October 31, 2011 - The Lafferty ferry at the Fort Liard crossing near Fort Simpson has resumed service and is forecast to end operations for the season on November 4.
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August 26, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) opened its new Data Centre today. Minister Responsible for Public Works and Services Michael McLeod, officially cut the ribbon on the new facility this afternoon.
August 26, 2011 - Minister of Transportation Michael McLeod delivers remarks on the status of the Deh Cho Bridge.
August 17, 2011 - Minister of Transportation Michael McLeod sheds light on the progress and processes to be completed for the all weather road to be completed between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.
August 9, 2011 - The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, was joined today by the Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Government
Funding supports economic opportunities for Yellowknife Airport
August 5, 2011 - Hours of operation of the Arctic Red River ferry at km. 143 Dempster Highway will be extended from Tuesday August 9 to Thursday August 11 to accommodate highway travellers attending the Gwich’in Annual General Meeting in Tsiigehtchic.
June 30, 2011 - Students in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories training for careers in northern aviation can now apply for one of thirteen (13) $5,000 scholarships through the Aviation Career Development Program (ACDP).
June 20, 2011 - The Project Description Report (PDR), for the future construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Gwich’in Settlement Area, was presented to Transportation Minister Michael McLeod by Richard Nerysoo, President of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, marking another
June 15, 2011 - For the third consecutive year, hundreds of bicycle helmets, supplied by BHP Billiton, are being distributed by the GNWT throughout the Northwest Territories to encourage children and youth to wear their helmets while cycling.