YELLOWKNIFE (February 11, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Anti-Poverty Action Plan, tabled yesterday in the Legislative Assembly, describes the commitments the GNWT has made to address the needs of those NWT residents most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty.
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YELLOWKNIFE (February 7, 2014) – The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee has released the results of the 2013 Species Assessments.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 6, 2014) – Today, Finance Minister J. Michael Miltenberger presented the territorial government’s 2014-15 Budget in the Legislative Assembly.
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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.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 3, 2014) – Residents of Tulita, Norman Wells and Yellowknife will soon get a glimpse of life in the North in 1957 as Dr. Tom Andrews, Territorial Archaeologist at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, screens Tie-cho-ka: Quelques images du Grand Nord in the three communities.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 30, 2014) – Effective at noon on Friday, January 31, 2014, drivers will access the Ingraham Trail on the newly constructed Highway 4 alignment road. The nearly six kilometres of new road will provide travellers with a safer, more comfortable driving experience.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 29, 2014) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Robert C. McLeod is inviting the public to submit nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This marks the 24th year of this awards, which recognize the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the Northwest Territories.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 29, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is hosting a career fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre from January 31 to February 2, 2014. This event will showcase employment opportunities within the GNWT, particularly highlighting those related to devolution.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 28, 2014) – Resident NWT Olympians Michael Gilday and Brendan Green will be representing more than their sport and country at the Sochi Olympics. They will also be real-life models for the NWT’s rich cultural heritage and beautifully-crafted traditional arts and fine crafts.
In recognition of their personal and athletic accomplishments in making the Canadian Olympic team, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has gifted both athletes with traditionally-beaded moose hide gloves and slippers to wear outside of their competitions.
