The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has confirmed the first case of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and the fungus that causes the disease (Pseudogymnoascus destructans or Pd) in the Fort Smith area as part of ongoing bat monitoring.
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Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
2222 Hi-Rez NDN: The Cyberpunk Smoke Signals of Morgan Zoe is a new exhibition opening at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC). The opening reception will be on Thursday, June 25, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the PWNHC café.
May 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells.
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Łutselk'e –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
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Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications for Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program Now Open
Apply now for the Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀.
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April 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Charles Tetcho School in Sambaa K’e and Ɂehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę.
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Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ.
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Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Allain St-Cyr in Yellowknife.
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