February 17, 2011 - Today during Session, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Jackson Lafferty, launched the Minister’s Cultural Circle to recognize those who contribute to preserving and promoting cultures and heritage in the NWT.
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February 17, 2011 - February 21-27 is Heritage Week, and northern cultural and heritage organizations are celebrating by hosting several events and programs across the territory.
February 16, 2011 - The Premier made a special announcement during Session today.
February 16, 2011 - The Minister of the NWT Housing Corporation (NWTHC), Robert C. McLeod, provided Members of the Legislative Assembly with an update on the NWTHC's Vacant Housing Unit Strategy.
February 16, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland is pleased to announce that His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss. Catherine Middleton will visit the Northwest Territories this July during their Royal Visit to Canada.
February 15, 2011 - Today during Session, the Minister of Justice, Jackson Lafferty, spoke about the recent commemoration of a police patrol that has become known as “The Lost Patrol”.
February 15, 2011 - NWT youth are encouraged to participate in the Canadian Securities Administrators ‘Financial Fitness Challenge’, an online contest that uses videos, Facebook and Twitter tips to help youth increase their financial literacy and offers them the chance to win an
February 15, 2011 - New common standards for mine safety training are being developed by the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Northern Safety Association (NSA), and the three diamond mines in the NWT (BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and De Beers Canada).
February 15, 2011 - The feasibility of running a fibre optics cable from the south of the Northwest Territories to Inuvik, and eventually to Tuktoyaktuk, is being studied by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
February 14, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment informed members of the work the GNWT is undertaking to improve the NWT film industry.