The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Order previously in place at Range Lake North School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.
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Yellowknife –
September 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2025
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the first announcement of Projects of National Interest.
Inuvik –
September 5, 2025
News Releases
Premier RJ Simpson, along with Ministers Lesa Semmler, Vince McKay, and senior government officials, joined MLA for Nunakput and Minister of Housing NWT and Status of Women, Lucy Kuptana, on a four-day constituency tour of the Nunakput region.
Yellowknife –
September 2, 2025
News Releases
Minister Caitlin Cleveland is pleased to announce that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the Northwest Territories’ 2025 allocation for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) by 47 nominees, bringing the total to 197.
Yellowknife –
August 28, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is allocating up to $14 million to implement the Support Assistants Initiative for the 2025–26 school year, ensuring students continue to receive the in-class support they need despite recent changes to federal funding.
Yellowknife –
August 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
As the new school year begins, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing an update on drinking water safety at three Yellowknife Education District No. 1 schools: École William McDonald Middle School, Range Lake North School and N.J. Macpherson School.
Yellowknife –
August 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up testing results confirming elevated lead levels in the drinking water at N.J. Macpherson School.
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Hay River –
August 12, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tłı̨chǫ Government:
Yellowknife –
August 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (August 6, 2025) – As the new school year approaches, École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School will implement new measures to improve drinking water safety and address concerns about lead.
July 21, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 22-28, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 21, 2025.