The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ.
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Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Hay River –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for the 2026 sailing season to communities along the Mackenzie River, Great Slave Lake and the Western Arctic.
Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour.
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Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Changes to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program were made earlier this year to encourage harvesting and trapping, with new payment increases now in effect. The Government of the Northwest Territories has increased the following:
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is continuing community engagement on the Mackenzie Valley Highway to share updates and discuss next steps.
Upcoming community meetings:
Yellowknife –
April 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Allain St-Cyr in Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program is open for applications for fiscal year 2026/2027.
Yellowknife –
April 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now open for the Housing NWT Memorial Scholarships to support residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to housing.
Applications are open until May 31, 2026, for the following scholarships:
Yellowknife –
April 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The 9th Annual Arctic Anglers Family Fishing Derby is happening April 3–5, 2026, on Prelude Lake!