Due to continued extreme fire danger and weather conditions, fire bans have been put into effect for parks in the North Slave Region prohibiting open fires.
Effective immediately and until further notice, fire bans are now in place for:
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Yellowknife –
July 26, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to continued extreme fire danger and extraordinary weather conditions, a fire ban has been put into effect for all parks in the South Slave Region today prohibiting open fires.
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife residents are advised that phase 2 of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) will be conducted on the Tin Can Hill site. Residents can expect to see signs posted on the site and personnel in the area obtaining samples. This work is expected to start in the next few weeks.
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Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A fire ban is in place for all public and private lands in the South Slave Region – from the west of the Slave River at Fort Smith through Fort Resolution, and stretching to the east to the border with the Dehcho Region.
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Yellowknife –
July 18, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting submissions from NWT artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups to display their art in the Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit space in 2024.
The deadline for applications is August 30, 2023.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with assistance from the City of Yellowknife Municipal Enforcement Division, conducted a roadside drug and alcohol survey from July 12 to 15, 2023 in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is in effect for Hidden Lake Territorial Park.
Paddlers and campers are advised to use only camp stoves for cooking.
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to current weather conditions, the Town of Hay River has banned open air fires within municipal boundaries.
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for the Hay River Territorial Park and campground.
Yellowknife –
July 4, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A suspected anthrax outbreak is underway in the Slave River Lowlands bison population.
15 bison carcasses were found in the Slave River Lowlands between Fort Smith and Fort Resolution over the weekend of June 30 – July 3, 2023.
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Income Assistance Regulations and the newly developed Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Regulations.