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Yellowknife – January 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Over $74 million is available to community governments as part of the Northwest Territories Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (NWT CHIF).

Fort Smith – January 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Residents are invited to - Have your say on the Development Plan for Fort Smith Airport.

Yellowknife – January 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Residents across the Northwest Territories are invited to share their perspectives on mental wellness and addictions recovery services. Your feedback will help improve access, equity, and culturally safe supports for people and families across the NWT.

Yellowknife – January 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Discover a new video series that celebrates Indigenous systems of care and the important role they serve in supporting children, youth, and families across the NWT.  

Yellowknife – January 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Residents and retailers in the NWT can now access CannSell Online Training — a free, territory-specific course designed to support safe and responsible cannabis sales.

The CannSell course provides guidance to cannabis retailers and their employees on topics such as:

Yellowknife – December 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Have your say on proposed changes to property tax legislation.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is reviewing the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to make property taxation clearer, and more consistent across the territory.

Yellowknife – December 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Boréale School in Hay River, Chief Sunrise School in Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Deninu School in Fort Resolution.

École Boréale School in Hay River

Yellowknife – December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Driving on winter and ice roads in the Northwest Territories comes with unique challenges. These roads support community resupply and see increased commercial and residential traffic throughout the winter, especially from December to March and particularly on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.

Yellowknife – December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Amendments to the Driver’s Licence Regulations and General Identification Card Regulations are set to come into force by the end of January 2026.

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