October 12, 2011 - "We need the opportunity to invest in our people, to put funding in community programs that will best support residents and to allow us the opportunity to invest in the long term needs of this Territory." Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Oct. 12, 2011, Yellowknife, NT.
September 23, 2011 - September 23 to October 2, 2011 is NWT Arts Week, a celebration of the arts and fine crafts community and the significant cultural and economic contributions the arts and crafts sector makes to NWT communities. Various events are being held to showcase the diverse talent of NWT artists, allow artists to develop their skills through workshops, and provide networking opportunities. In the NWT, the production of arts and fine crafts is also an important element of a diversified economy.
September 20, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA), is offering $750 Get Active NWT grants to community groups to help residents get active this year.
August 30, 2011 - As a result of his extensive research and field work in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Carleton University PhD candidate Mr. Thomas Mumford has been awarded the prestigious W. Garfield Weston Award of Northern Research.
August 26, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod informs the house on the unprecedented 60 million dollar multi-year commitment towards energy programs and initiatives.
Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of this Legislative Assembly, Members clearly signaled energy policy and programming as priorities and directed this government to pursue initiatives that reduce the cost of living, and in particular, energy costs.
August 24, 2011 - The Minister of ITI Bob McLeod has been busy promoting the NWT over the last four years. Through various partnerships, the GNWT has been able to launch a wide variety of program that showcase the beauty of the NWT, educate investors on the potential of our mineral and petroleum resources, and take steps into helping local business be more competitive with online programs like BizPal.
August 24, 2011 - After successful launches in Ontario, Quebec and universities nationwide, yesterday the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will launch the next phase of the Come Make Your Mark national marketing campaign – this time in Atlantic Canada.
August 22, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canadian Zinc Inc. today signed a Socio Economic Agreement (SEA) for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine in the Dehcho Region.
August 19, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), and the Chairman of the Board of Canadian Zinc Corporation will sign a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) on Monday, August 22, 2011, for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine.
