YELLOWKNIFE (October 14, 2014) – Each year during National Fire Prevention Week Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Robert C. McLeod 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.

“Firefighters and fire departments are an integral part of our community emergency response,” said Minister McLeod. “Recognizing those who selflessly protect our homes and families is important and these awards are one small way we can say thank you.”

YELLOWKNIFE (October 10, 2014) – Members of the Executive Councils of the Tłįchǫ Government and the 17^th Legislative Assembly met this week as agreed to in Working Together – the Tłįchǫ Government/Government of the Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (Working Together).

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YELLOWKNIFE (October 9, 2014) – The Northwest Territories’ (NWT) most productive trappers for the 2013/14 season were formally announced today. Individual trappers in each of the NWT’s five regions are recognized annually in four categories: highest sales, most pelts, and the senior and junior trappers of the year.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 8, 2014) – Finance Minister J. Michael Miltenberger announced Budget Dialogue 2014: Taking Stock today. The Budget Dialogue will update the public on the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) fiscal outlook and hear from NWT residents on the GNWT’s financial management and fiscal strategy.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 8, 2014) – Members of the Executive Councils of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the 17^th Legislative Assembly met yesterday as agreed to in the Northwest Territory Métis Nation – GNWT Memorandum of Understanding.

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FORT SIMPSON (October 7, 2014) – New developments at the Prairie Creek Mine will increase employment opportunities and promote economic growth in the Dehcho Region.

Responding to today’s announcement by Canadian Zinc Corporation (CZN) regarding the start-up of the Prairie Creek underground program as it moves towards full production, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay says he is pleased with what the development of a producing mine will mean for the residents of the Dehcho Region.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 7, 2014) – Seven NWT students have been awarded Northern Aviation Scholarships of up to $5,000 to support their full-time studies leading to northern aviation careers.

This scholarship develops a northern workforce by encouraging northerners to pursue careers in aviation and is sponsored by the Governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Discovery Air, Keewatin Air and North-Wright Air.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 6, 2014) – NWT residents are being invited to check their homes to ensure adequate fire safety measures are in place by filling out a simple questionnaire during National Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11. Residents with children in grades 7 and under who participate by filling out a Home Fire Safety Checklist will be entered in a prize draw.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 6, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod, as Minister Responsible for Women, will launch Family Violence Awareness Week today at a ceremony at the Salvation Army in Yellowknife. The theme of this year’s Family Violence Awareness Week is “Family violence is everyone’s business. What will you do?”