YELLOWKNIFE (May 21, 2014) – The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has launched a new campaign to keep water safety top of mind at beaches in territorial parks for Northwest Territories’ residents and visitors.

“We have beautiful beaches in the NWT and I know everyone is looking forward to enjoying them,” said Minister of ITI David Ramsay. “This campaign is a reminder that people can have fun while being safety-conscious. We are encouraging people to have an open discussion with their children about water safety at home and at school.” 

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YELLOWKNIFE (May 16, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has issued a Request for Qualifications requesting submissions from proponents to support the Stanton Territorial Hospital Renewal Initiative. Proponents that best meet the required qualifications will be shortlisted and then asked to submit detailed proposals.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 15, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod welcomed the introduction of Bill S-5 yesterday, which will formally establish the Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories’ Sahtu Region.

The new national park reserve is the result of almost a decade of planning between the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Sahtu Dene and Métis and the governments of Canada and Yukon. It is an area of spiritual and cultural significance to the people of the Tulita district and an important calving ground for mountain caribou.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 14, 2014) – Another spectacular camping season officially begins tomorrow when most Northwest Territories (NWT) campgrounds open their gates. Parks in the Beaufort Delta Region open June 1.

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 (May 9, 2014) – Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu announced today that drivers, commercial carriers and organizations in the NWT can now access several new online driver and motor vehicle services.

Through the Department of Transportation (DOT) online driver and motor vehicle services, NWT residents can now:

INUVIK (May 9, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod and NWT Association of Communities (NWTAC) President Tina Gargan will join with community leaders from across the Northwest Territories at the 48^th Annual General Meeting of the NWTAC in Inuvik today to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of Canadians during the 12-year military mission in Afghanistan.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 7, 2014) – The education ministers of N.W.T., Nunavut and Yukon met yesterday in Yellowknife to review current issues and discuss ways to continue working together to support education across Canada’s North.

HOUSTON (May 7, 2014) – The Northwest Territories’ vast energy resources and the political and economic advantages of devolution were profiled by Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister David Ramsay at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)  in Houston, Texas this week.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 6, 2014) – Minister of Health and Social Services Glen Abernethy today launched Mind & Spirit, a wellness magazine to raise awareness of mental health. The magazine will help inspire people to talk about mental health as it shares success stories of individuals dealing with and overcoming mental health and addiction issues. It also provides information on the services that are available to residents seeking help.