The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith.
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Fort Smith –
February 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Backgrounder:
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, we gather today at a significant moment for our territory and for our country. It is a moment of change and uncertainty, but for the Northwest Territories, it is also a moment of opportunity.
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the second Premier’s Territorial Address.
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
When Canada looks to its future, the North is a guiding light — and the Northwest Territories is at its heart. Progress is coming into view as we turn shared priorities into action.
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Orders previously in place at École William McDonald Middle School and N.J. Macpherson School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.
Yellowknife –
January 26, 2026
News Releases
The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour: Sustainable Bioenergy for Northern Communities: Reliable. Affordable. Local. starts today in Yellowknife and runs until January 28.
Inuvik –
December 22, 2025
News Releases
The Inuvik Homeless Shelter will enter a new chapter of community-led leadership on January 5, 2026, when operational responsibility transitions from Housing NWT to the Inuvik Homeless Shelter Advisory Board.
Yellowknife –
December 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Princess Alexandra School, Diamond Jenness Secondary School, and the Diamond Jenness Trades Centre in Hay River.
Princess Alexandra School
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Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Boréale School in Hay River, Chief Sunrise School in Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Deninu School in Fort Resolution.
École Boréale School in Hay River
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Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today: