November 29, 2011 - Trappers in each region of the Northwest Territories have been honoured for their achievements during last year’s trapping season.

“NWT trappers work hard at their craft, and these awards recognize the invaluable contribution they make to our economy,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay. “I want to offer my congratulations to all of them for their well-deserved awards.”

Awards are given to the top trapper in each region in four categories:

November 28, 2011 – Minister of Health and Social Services Tom Beaulieu met with provincial, territorial and federal Ministers of Health and Wellness in Halifax, Nova Scotia November 24-25, 2011.  

November 25, 2011 - Today, twelve northerners are ready to take their places in the workforce as they graduate from the Corrections Northern Recruit Training Program.

This six-week program gives NWT residents the technical and theoretical skills required to be successful in the Corrections Service.

November 25, 2011-  The Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, was elected vice president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) during the PNWER winter meeting in Victoria on November 18.

November 23, 2011 -Today is the National Day of Remembrance for victims of road crashes in Canada. Each day, an average of six people lose their lives due to collisions on Canada’s streets and highways. Each year, an average of 3.5 people are killed on Northwest Territories roads, and for every person killed, 75 people were injured, many of them seriously. The Day is set aside to remember these victims and to consider ways we can reduce the number of collisions in the future.

November 22, 2011 – Premier Bob McLeod attended the Tlicho Assembly Thursday, November 17 to discuss the government’s work and priorities with the leaders of the Tlicho Government. This is the first time an NWT premier has appeared at the Tlicho Assembly, and the third time Premier McLeod has met with Tlicho leaders since being elected. The most recent meeting was on November 3.

November 22, 2011 -The GNWT is doubling the number of fur pelts trappers can claim under the Grubstake program, from 200 to 400 pelts per trapper. This enables the most productive trappers to receive additional start-up funding in the fall of 2012. 

November 21, 2011 - Today On the Air: If you have an addiction, know that help is out there. Talk to your local counsellor, nurse or doctor.

Programs and services for NWT residents with addictions

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

November 16, 2011 – Premier Bob McLeod met with Sahtu leadership Monday, November 14, 2011 as part of the GNWT’s continuing commitment to work with Aboriginal and community leaders.

“We have a shared interest in creating a strong and prosperous territory,” said Premier McLeod. “We continued our discussions from the successful meeting we held in Dettah just after the territorial election. The Sahtu leaders were very clear about their vision for the region. I know we can work together to build consensus and move forward as a territory.”