YELLOWKNIFE (September 12, 2014) – 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 NWT.
YELLOWKNIFE (July 22, 2014) – Under authority provided by the Hamlets Act, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs has appointed Bill Buckle as Municipal Administrator for the Hamlet of Fort McPherson effective July 17, 2014 for an indeterminate term. The appointment of an Administrator means that the hamlet council has been dissolved; all responsibilities of council are now being handled by the Administrator in cooperation with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA).
Mr. Speaker, two years ago, the 17th Legislative Assembly made supporting sustainable, vibrant, safe communities one of its goals. Today, I wish to advise Members on Municipal and Community Affairs’ efforts to help achieve that important goal. I am referring to efforts that are underway to help ensure the safety and security of Northwest Territories residents by assisting with community emergency preparedness.
Mr. Speaker, the RCMP enjoys a long and important history in the NWT, going all the way back to its original creation as a force established to police what was then a much larger Northwest Territories. Today, the RCMP continues to be valued for the policing services they provide and the contributions individual members make in our communities.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 27, 2014) – During the 2014 National Emergency Preparedness Week the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs asked residents to educate themselves on personal emergency preparedness with a chance to enter their names into a draw for one of two family emergency kits.
After many successful responses from across the Northwest Territories all entries were entered in a draw and two winners were selected. The winners of the 2014 Emergency Preparedness Challenge are:
Le projet est terminé, grâce aux contributions des gouvernements fédéral et provincial
Hay River, le 23 mai 2014 – Les représentants gouvernementaux et les résidants se sont réunis aujourd’hui pour célébrer l’amélioration des services d’urgence lors de l’inauguration officielle du bâtiment des services d’urgence de Hay River.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 13, 2014) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Robert C. McLeod recognized Northwest Territories (NWT) volunteers at the 2014 Outstanding Volunteer Award ceremony in Inuvik on May 9, 2014. These annual awards provide an opportunity to recognize volunteers and volunteer organizations for their outstanding contributions in communities across the territory.
Yellowknife, le 23 avril 2014 — Le ministère des Affaires municipales et communautaires invite les jeunes à présenter une demande au programme des jeunes ambassadeurs des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (TNO). Le programme offre aux jeunes la possibilité d’acquérir des compétences en leadership en participant à des évènements spéciaux et en acceptant des affectations bénévoles. Voici notamment les évènements auxquels les jeunes ambassadeurs ont participé dans le passé : les Jeux d’hiver de l’Arctique, les Jeux d’hiver du Canada et les Jeux autochtones de l’Amérique du Nord.
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand to address Members today on the incredible achievements of three northern Olympians.
I am, of course, referring to Biathlete Brendan Green of Hay River; Speed Skater Michael Gilday of Yellowknife and Cross Country Skier Jesse Cockney, who was born in Yellowknife and now lives in Canmore, Alberta.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 5, 2014) – The recipients of the 2013-2014 High Performance Athlete Grant were announced today by Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Robert C. McLeod and Maureen Miller, President of the Sport North Federation.
