Effective today, the Department of Finance has introduced amendments to the Northwest Territories’ Liquor Regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yellowknife –
May 8, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that Highway 8 (The Dempster Highway) will be closed to all traffic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 8, 2020. The highway will be closed beginning at kilometre 1 and extending to kilometre 14.2.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2020
Public Service Announcement
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is particularly important that each one of us take all possible precautions to prevent wildfire. Limiting the number of human-caused or preventable fires helps reduce the risk of exposure to fire crews and the public.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2020
Public Service Announcement
With most winter roads and ice crossings now closed, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
reminds drivers that it is unsafe and illegal to drive on closed winter roads.
Doing so can endanger your life, the lives of others, and your vehicle.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2020
Public Service Announcement
As the spring melt and break-up approach so does flood season in the NWT. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to be prepared.
Yellowknife –
April 28, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that demolition of the former Northern Frontier Visitors Centre is underway in Yellowknife.
The facility closed to the public in 2017 due to deterioration. Work is ongoing to determine future use of this important property.
Yellowknife –
April 28, 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 April 29, 2020 and expire on May 12, 2020.
Yellowknife –
April 24, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Northwest Territories (NWT) Businesses are asked to complete the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s (ITI) COVID-19 Business Survey.
Yellowknife –
April 15, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Territorial Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions takes effect as of April 15, 2020 and expire April 28, 2020.
Yellowknife –
April 10, 2020
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (April 10, 2020) – NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola today took action to protect NWT residents with two new binding public health Orders.
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