November 7, 2011 – The Department of Public Works and Services will host the 2011 Project Management Conference from November 29 to December 1. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend.

“This conference is a chance for the entire northern project management community to share their knowledge on everything from procurement trends to new energy efficiency technologies, and will promote closer ties within the construction and consulting industries,” said Jackson Lafferty, Minister responsible for Public Works and Services.

November 10, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod today announced the appointments of Ms. Sheila Bassi-Kellett as Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Mr. David Stewart as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.

November 9, 2011 - The GNWT will continue to promote and support a diversified economy that will provide for greater future stability in all kinds of economic cycles. - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, Akaitcho Business Development Corporation Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony, Nov. 8, 2011.

November 9, 2011 - "Geosciences information is the key tool that most geologists and prospectors turn to in determining both where and how to explore for these resources. Reliable geosciences data is vital to encourage exploration in areas with high resource potential, which in turn will foster significant mineral exploration investment in the Northwest Territories – contributing to the sustainability of the NWT mining industry." - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, CanNor/GNWT Geoscience Funding Announcement, Nov. 8, 2011

November 8, 2011 - Today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health, together with the Honourable David Ramsay, Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), announced that the resource industry can count on up-to-date geoscience data in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to support resource exploration and development projects.

November 7, 2011 - Today was the digital mammography machine’s first fully operational day at the Stanton Territorial Hospital. The digital mammography machine was purchased through the funds raised by the CIBC Run for Our Lives and the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation.

The CIBC Run for Our Lives is the NWT’s own breast cancer fundraiser, where money raised in the NWT stays in the NWT. Funds raised by the event are invested in breast health and breast cancer programs, services and equipment needed in the NWT, as well as national research.

November 7, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod and the Cabinet of the 17^th Legislative Assembly held a day-long planning retreat at the Sah Naji Kwe Lodge near Behchoko on Nov. 3, 2011. Discussions included approaches to engaging with NWT Aboriginal leaders, the timeline around establishing a Cabinet agenda for implementing the priorities of the 17^th Legislative Assembly, improving government communications, Devolution and managing relations with federal, provincial and territorial governments.

November 4, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay, presented the 2010 Parks Hospitality Award to Reid Lake Territorial Park operators Al and Mary Morton.

The Minister presented the award at the NWT Tourism Gala and Awards Dinner on Nov. 3. The Gala dinner was the closing event for the NWT Tourism Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Yellowknife Nov. 2 – 3.

November 4, 2011 - Today On the Air, we’re talking about the water you drink.

Why are so many communities are getting new or upgraded water treatment plants? Bonus online audio feature: What to do during and after a boil-water advisory.

Technology in the classroom isn’t just about computers: kids need a broad range of technology skills they can use throughout life.