The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering free dredged material (dirt) to residents in July 2025 in Hay River.
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Hay River –
May 28, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of several Northwest Territories (NWT) communities that Northwestel will be conducting planned network maintenance on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (MST).
Yellowknife –
May 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (May 25, 2025) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and its partners are aware of a new encampment established in Yellowknife.
May 15, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Bears are coming out of hibernation in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you. Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.
Don’t invite them in!
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Further to the updates provided in January and February 2025, the Government of the Nor
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
As duck hunting season approaches, this is a reminder for the public that Avian Influenza has previously been detected in a small number of birds in the Northwest Territories. Residents should take some simple and easy steps to protect themselves.
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Applications for bison tags are now available for the 2025-26 hunting season! There are four bison tags for the Mackenzie bison population available to NWT residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence.
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession Regulations.
Hay River –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for customers for the 2025 sailing season, with a focus on simplifying and standardizing pricing.
Key changes for 2025 include:
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