YELLOWKNIFE (February 11, 2016) – A celebration was held today to mark the completion of the Hamlet of Fort McPherson’s new four-bay parking garage. The new facility will provide much needed space within the community for storing and maintaining municipal vehicles and equipment.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 5, 2016) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Sport North Federation would like to clarify recent media reports regarding a matter that is currently before the courts.
The GNWT and Sport North have a long history of successful partnerships in delivering sport programming that benefits athletes and communities across the NWT and continue to work as partners, despite having sought resolution of this contractual dispute in the courts.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 14, 2016) – Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), is now accepting nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 26th year of this award, which recognizes the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the NWT.
Residents are encouraged to nominate an elder, youth, individual, or group volunteer in their communities. This program acknowledges individuals who donate their time to improve the quality of life for NWT residents.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 23, 2015) – The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs has announced the nine non-government organizations (NGOs) that will receive funding through the 2015-2016 Non-Government Organization Stabilization Fund.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 21, 2015) – The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT), through Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), conducted an after action review of the 2014 wildfire season and the civil emergency response to identify recommendations to improve the NWT’s ability to help prepare for and respond to emergency events in the future.
The 2014 wildfire season was the most severe season on record for the Northwest Territories (NWT), resulting in impacts which posed considerable challenges for the NWT emergency response system.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 5, 2015) – Each year during National Fire Prevention Week, the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, recognizes members of the NWT Fire Service for their work in protecting our families and homes from the threat of fire by awarding the annual Fire Service Merit Awards.
Mr. Speaker, community governments are critical partners in building a strong and independent North. As we near the end of our term, it is a good time to look back at the work we have done to support community governments and the challenges that still remain.
YELLOWKNIFE (September 21, 2015) – The NWT Fire Marshal is reminding residents that with the beginning of another winter that all residents should be checking their carbon monoxide safety preparedness.
Carbon monoxide is a gas that is created by the incomplete burning of fuels. These fuels include gasoline, wood, natural gas, propane and oil. All are common and used daily in homes across the NWT.
YELLOWKNIFE (September 1, 2015) – The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking nominations for the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards.
Based on nominations from community members, fire departments and fire chiefs, the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards honour and recognize individuals and community fire departments for their significant contributions to fire safety and fire service in communities across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
YELLOWKNIFE (August 24, 2015) – In order to ensure residents of the territory are prepared in the event of a crisis the Government of the Northwest Territories is participating in Operation Nanook to test the government’s emergency management practices and protocols.
Taking place in the Inuvik and Fort Smith areas between August 17 and 28 the exercise is an opportunity to work with partners from community governments, the Government of Canada, the Canadian Forces, and the RCMP to validate the GNWT’s emergency preparedness regime.
