Fire Restrictions are now in place for all public and private lands in the North Slave Region, effective immediately until July 28, 2026 at 23:59 MT. This ban does not apply in National Parks.
This affects the following communities:
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Yellowknife –
July 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
July 21, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The 2025 Northwest Territories Forest Health Report is now available. It highlights continued pressure on forests from prolonged drought, insect activity, and changing environmental conditions.
Yellowknife –
July 21, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Whether you have been impacted by a mine closure, are looking for employment, or are considering a career change, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has supports available to help you take your next step.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Due to extremely dry and hot conditions and the increased risk of wildfire, a fire ban is now in effect for multiple Territorial Parks in the North Slave, South Slave and Dehcho regions. This ban prohibits all open fires.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Provide feedback on proposed changes to the Academic Year and School Attendance Regulations and the Education Staff Regulations, under the Education Act.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT and City of Yellowknife are advising residents that encampment clean ups at three Yellowknife sites will continue under a new bi-weekly schedule for the next eight weeks, beginning today, July 17.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah.
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Yellowknife –
July 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement
One case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, has been confirmed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) in a herring gull in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The transmission risk to humans remains very low.
July 6, 2026
Public Service Announcement
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 07, 2026 17:00
Yellowknife –
July 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Swimming restrictions at the main beach area of Fred Henne Territorial Park are now lifted. Follow-up testing indicated safe levels of bacteria.