The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Fire Danger system in the NWT is moving to a five-step expression of fire danger level to align with other Canadian agencies, and provide stronger guidance to residents and land-users.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!
Schools, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications for Muskox tags are being accepted for the 2026-27 hunting season starting April 1, 2026. Northwest Territories residents with a Resident Hunting Licence will be able to apply for muskox tags in the Sahtu and North Slave zones.
Yellowknife –
March 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Weledeh Catholic School, École St. Patrick High School, and the Kimberlite Career & Technical Centre.
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Yellowknife –
March 25, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Dumping garbage, appliances, or construction materials on public land damages the environment, creates safety hazards for wildlife, and is illegal under territorial legislation.
Yellowknife –
March 24, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Jimmy Bruneau school in Behchokǫ̀.
Backgrounder:
March 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You can now nominate an NWT resident for the 2026 GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award. This annual award is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that help make the territory more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report summarizing feedback gathered during engagement on Phase II of the P
Yellowknife –
March 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Correction: The previous release of this PSA on March 12 stated the Technical Safety Act had come into force. The PSA should have stated the Technical Safety Act received assent and will come into force summer 2026.