May 19, 2011 - The Northwest Territories (NWT) Energy Report was released today by the Ministerial Energy Coordinating Committee (MECC). Highlights of the report include: opportunities to develop alternative energy sources, reducing the high cost of energy in the territory and an overview of GNWT energy projects and programs.
May 9, 2011- Motorists entering the Northwest Territories on Highway #1 are being greeted by a new welcome sign today.
“We are proud to have a colourful new welcome sign that was designed and manufactured in the NWT and creates a great first impression for visitors as they drive in to the territory,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod.
May 2, 2011 - Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod and Nunakput MLA and Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure member Jackie Jacobson, will be in Houston, Texas from May 2-5 attending the 2011 Offshore Technology Energy Conference. Along with attending meetings with key industry stakeholders, they will promote oil and gas development in the Northwest Territories.
May 2, 2011 - Fred Henne Territorial Park has been recognized as a Favourite Overall RV Destination in the 2011 Reader's Choice Awards from RV West Magazine.
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod says the award is a significant accomplishment because it is awarded by people who have camped in the park and reflects the results and accomplishments of ITI park staff and contractors dedicated to ensuring that the park is kept in top-notch condition for visitors to enjoy.
April 1, 2011 - Camping NWT, the online reservation system for territorial campgrounds, is ready today. Residents and visitors can book campsites online at www.campingnwt.ca. The Camping NWT site contains information about the campgrounds, site availability and campsite rates.
For more information, please contact:
Manager, Parks Operations
Industry, Tourism and Investment
Government of the Northwest Territories
March 31, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recently held a workshop with representatives from the NWT film industry to discuss how the government can provide support to the industry.
A main focus of discussion was on the importance of creating a Film Industry Association, and steps are now being taken to coordinate the establishment of an Association. Attendees felt an Association would help ensure the film industry has a unified voice to advocate for the NWT film industry members and act as a liaison with the GNWT.
March 30, 2011 - Final numbers are in and over $815,000 worth of Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs (GMVF) were sold at a wild fur sale hosted by Fur Harvester's Auction Inc. in Seattle, Washington on March 13, 2011.
March 10, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland says he hopes today’s endorsement of the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) by the Government of Canada is a sign of even greater support to come.
March 8, 2011 - The Community Harvesters Assistance Program was promoted by the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.
March 4, 2011 - The Northwest Territories Economic Review and Outlook for 2010/2011 shows the territorial economy is in a position to strengthen and grow.
