HAY RIVER (October 29)– A new federally-certified egg-grading station for the Northwest Territories officially opened Friday in Hay River.
In cutting the ribbon to the state-of-the-art facility on Friday, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay noted that its operation will position the NWT to benefit from the National Regulated Egg Marketing Program and the market opportunities it offers.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 25, 2012) – Pedestrians, particularly parents of children, are reminded of the importance of wearing reflective material when walking on our sidewalks, streets and highways. Children walking to and from school and those using crosswalks will be most visible to drivers when wearing reflective material on their outer clothing.
YELLOWKNIFE (Wednesday, October 24, 2012) – The first strategic plan on French language services offered by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) was tabled today at the Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife, le mercredi 24 octobre 2012 – Le premier plan stratégique sur les services en français du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (GTNO) a été déposé aujourd’hui à l’Assemblée législative.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 23, 2012) – The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Aa1 credit rating has been confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service. A high investment grade credit rating provides assurance that the GNWT’s fiscal plans are sound.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 17, 2012) – Five Northwest Territories residents and organizations were honoured this morning at the second annual Minister’s Cultural Circle Award Ceremony. The event took place in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly and was as a way to recognise the important and lasting contributions of those dedicated to the arts and cultures of the North.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 17, 2012) – Tourism numbers were high across much of the Northwest Territories this year. Camping was extremely popular in nearly every region, and over 23,000 camping nights were recorded in territorial parks this past summer, based on online reservations.
AKLAVIK (October 16, 2012) – Four Aklavik residents were honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on Friday.
Premier McLeod presented medals to:
PAULATUK (October 16, 2012) – Edward Ruben of Paulatuk has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Jackie Jacobson, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, presented the medal to Mr. Ruben on October 10.
AKLAVIK (October 15, 2012) – Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Premier Bob McLeod and Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) President Robert A. Alexie signed three agreements on Friday to formalize their government-to-government relationship.
The three agreements were:
