The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
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Yellowknife –
July 15, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife, NT (July 14, 2022) – With the recent rains in the Beaufort Delta, the Superintendent of Parks has signed a Lifting Fire Ban Order for all Territorial Parks in the Beaufort Delta Region.
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Due to continuing dry conditions, the Superintendent of Parks has signed a Fire Prohibition Order for all Territorial Parks in the Beaufort Delta Region. The ban prohibits open fires, including the use of approved fire pits.
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Northern leaders, working as the Intergovernmental Council (IGC), are working to identify and draft the regulations needed to bring the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) first Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into force by 2023.
Yellowknife –
July 4, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Due to continuing dry conditions, the City of Yellowknife has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within the City’s municipal boundaries. The ban prohibits open fires, including the use of approved fire pits.
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
Inuvik –
June 17, 2022
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
June 15, 2022
Media Statement
The following media statement was issued by Diane Archie, Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure, and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, on their participation in the Arctic Development Expo.
June 13, 2022
News Releases
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment are in Toronto this week to promote mineral exploration and development opportunities in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
June 10, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Due to very dry conditions with no forecasted rain through the weekend and into next week, the City of Yellowknife has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within the City’s municipal boundaries. The ban prohibits open fires, including the use of approved fire pits.