Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to provide Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) financing to Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., the operator of the Ekati Diamond Mine:
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Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today:
Driving on winter and ice roads in the Northwest Territories comes with unique challenges. These roads support community resupply and see increased commercial and residential traffic throughout the winter, especially from December to March and particularly on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.
Amendments to the Driver’s Licence Regulations and General Identification Card Regulations are set to come into force by the end of January 2026.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Harry Camsell School in Hay River.
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding interim Cabinet arrangements:
“Earlier today, Minister Lucy Kuptana advised me that she has decided to seek election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has created new Northwest Territories Defensive Firefighter Training (NWT-DFT) materials to support fire departments in small communities across the territory.
Unearthed is a new Mezzanine Art Gallery exhibition at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) featuring ceramic sculptures by Yellowknife artist Maura Meng. This exhibit opens on December 19th.
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report:
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