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Yellowknife – October 30, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a new tool to address the ongoing drug toxicity crisis and contaminated illicit drug supply.

Yellowknife – October 1, 2024
News Releases

Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, announced today the appointment of the Honourable Judge Jeannie Scott to the position of Chief Judge of the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – August 28, 2024
Media Statement

Premier and Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, joins the RCMP in the Northwest Territories in welcoming its new Commanding Officer of “G” Division, Chief Superintendent Dyson Smith:

Yellowknife – June 25, 2024
Public Safety Bulletin

Minister R.J. Simpson announced today the appointment of Erin Wagner as the new Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective June 17, 2024. Ms. Wagner succeeds Ms. Renée Fougère, who held the position since last year.

Yellowknife – September 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced that Renée Fougère will be appointed as the Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective August 28, 2023.  Ms. Fougère takes over from Mr. Jeremy Walsh who served in the position for one year.

Yellowknife – August 15, 2023
Media Advisory

Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.

Yellowknife – July 17, 2023
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with assistance from the City of Yellowknife Municipal Enforcement Division, conducted a roadside drug and alcohol survey from July 12 to 15, 2023 in Yellowknife.

Yellowknife – July 6, 2023
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its What We Heard Report on Missing Persons Legislation.  

Yellowknife – May 29, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – April 19, 2023
News Releases

The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal, Canada’s highest honour for the corrections field, has been awarded to 21 employees of the NWT Corrections Service.

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