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March 2, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to better support mineral exploration across the territory.

Yellowknife – March 2, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the criteria for forgiveness of debts under Housing NWT’s legacy mortgage program.

Yellowknife – February 26, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognized the exceptional contributions of volunteers across the territory at the 2025 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards (OVA).

Yellowknife – February 24, 2026
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Language learners and speakers from across the NWT gathered this week in Yellowknife for the annual Mentor-Apprentice Program gathering to celebrate the achievements of the 2025–26 cohort.

Yellowknife – February 23, 2026
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The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Ltd.

Yellowknife – February 23, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is releasing new flood hazard and flood inundation maps for five of the ten communities at highest risk of river flooding in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Yellowknife – February 18, 2026
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Correction: A previous version of this news release incorrectly stated that applications invited through the Expression of Interest draws would be assessed in order of work permit expiry date.

Yellowknife – February 6, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG) were recognized on the national stage for their partnership on the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road (TASR), which was awarded at the 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships in the E

Yellowknife – February 5, 2026
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Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2026‑2027 Main Estimates to the 20th Legislative Assembly.

Fort Good Hope – February 4, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories, through Housing NWT, is partnering with Ne’rahten Development Ltd., the business arm of the Yamoga Land Corporation, to support the K’áhsho Got’ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope.

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