YELLOWKNIFE (December 5, 2012) – Minister of Finance J. Michael Miltenberger released the final report on Budget Dialogue 2012 today. The report details NWT residents’ priorities for Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) program spending and ideas for ways the GNWT can spend more efficiently and effectively.
FORT PROVIDENCE (December 3, 2012) – Traffic is now flowing on the newly opened Deh Cho Bridge near Fort Providence. The Bridge permits 24 hour traffic across the Mackenzie River year round.
Premier Bob McLeod and Transportation Minister David Ramsay, together with community leaders and elders, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the Bridge. Premier McLeod said "this was an important achievement that will benefit the people of the Northwest Territories for generations to come."
YELLOWKNIFE (December 3, 2012) – A new exemption for Income Assistance clients came into effect December 1, 2012. Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) introduced the change which allows individuals receiving payments under Impact Benefits Agreements (IBA), treaties or land claim settlements to claim an exemption of up to $500 per year for each household member when determining eligibility for Income Assistance (IA).
FORT MCPHERSON (November 30, 2012) – Four Fort McPherson residents were honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on Saturday, November 24th .
Frederick (Sonny) Blake, MLA Mackenzie Delta, presented medals during community feast to:
HAY RIVER (November 28, 2012) – An intergovernmental agreement has been signed between the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) as part of 2012 NWTMN Annual General Assembly activities.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 28, 2012) Over 120 participants came together to talk about energy at the 2012 Northwest Territories Energy Charrette. This three-day event was a collaborative process to outline how to meet the territory’s future energy needs and provide input on the development of the 2013 NWT Energy Plan.
Yellowknife (November 26, 2012) The co-chairs of the Northwest Territories - Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Cooperation and Development met in Yellowknife today to discuss the environment, economy, energy, transportation and advanced education and employment.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 26, 2012) – Educators, health staff, youth workers, and counselors in twelve communities are being trained to teach NWT youth about healthy sexuality.
NORMAN WELLS (November 26, 2012) -- Oil and Gas Industry representatives were in Norman Wells last week to meet with Sahtu business leaders and representatives of the NWT and regional chambers.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 21, 2012) -- Today marks the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. The day is set aside to remember those who have been seriously injured or killed due to a collision on our roads and trails.
