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Yellowknife –
July 10, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the recommendation of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Yellowknife –
July 3, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
Yellowknife –
July 2, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Services is inviting interested members of the public to submit an application to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2020
Public Service Announcement
To ensure the continued safe use of Fred Henne Territorial Park, including ensuring physical distancing measures are followed, the Government of the Northwest Territories, led by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be monitoring the capacity of the beach and public day use are
Yellowknife –
June 23, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Both extensions will take effect as of June 24, 2020 and expire on July 08, 2020.
Yellowknife –
June 19, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Due to very dry conditions with no forecasted rain through the weekend and into next week, the City of Yellowknife has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within the City’s municipal boundaries. The ban prohibits open fires, including the use of approved fire pits.
Yellowknife –
June 19, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) advises that travel restrictions have been updated for Highway 7 to support COVID-19 response.
Scheduled exits will now be permitted on Highway 7 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Yellowknife –
June 17, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) have reached a tentative agreement.
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions will take effect as of June 10, 2020 and expire on June 23, 2020.