The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ.
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Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Hay River –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for the 2026 sailing season to communities along the Mackenzie River, Great Slave Lake and the Western Arctic.
Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Paulatuk –
April 14, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT has completed construction of a new three-bedroom modular duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing units. These units replace homes that had reached the end of their service life, ensuring continued access to safe and suitable housing for families in the community.
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour.
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Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honoured.
April 13, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 14-20, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 13, 2026.
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Changes to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program were made earlier this year to encourage harvesting and trapping, with new payment increases now in effect. The Government of the Northwest Territories has increased the following:
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is continuing community engagement on the Mackenzie Valley Highway to share updates and discuss next steps.
Upcoming community meetings:
Yellowknife –
April 9, 2026
News Releases
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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