Hey NWT drivers – especially our new and younger drivers – Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is coming up from October 20 to 26. It’s all about starting the conversation on safe driving and cutting out risky behaviours that put you and others at risk.
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Yellowknife –
October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Fort Good Hope –
October 3, 2025
News Releases
Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT and Status of Women, joined Member for Sahtu Danny McNeely on a four-day constituency tour of the Sahtu region.
Yellowknife –
September 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
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.
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: