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MTS cancels barge deliveries to Norman Wells and Tulita
May 23, 2024 Due to historically low water levels on the Mackenzie River, all Marine Transportation Services (MTS) barges to Norman Wells and Tulita are cancelled for the 2024 sailing season. This difficult but necessary decision was made as the Mackenzie River near Fort Providence is not navigable and includes obstacles such as large boulders […]
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Have your say on socio-economic mitigation strategies for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project
May 9, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents on proposed socio-economic mitigation strategies for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project. A public meeting will be held in Tulita to provide an update on the project and discuss the socio-economic mitigation measures proposed for the project. This meeting will also […]
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Applications open for Housing NWT scholarships in memory of Alfred Moses and Tom Williams
May 2, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the second year of funding for Northwest Territories (NWT) students working towards improving the suitability, accessibility, and affordability of housing in the territory. Twelve memorial scholarships of $1,000 each are available to NWT students pursuing careers ranging from construction and carpentry to business […]
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GNWT announces updates to Northwest Territories Emergency Plan ahead of 2024 high-risk season
April 22, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency Communications Protocol, ahead of the 2024 high-risk season. The updated Plan incorporates recommendations from the 2021 Flood After Action Review, lessons learned from the 2021 and 2022 […]
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Winter Fuel Resupply Program a Success
April 18, 2024 Over 6,290,000 litres of fuel were delivered to eight NWT communities during a successful 2023/2024 winter road season. Despite a shorter winter road season due to warm temperatures and extra fuel delivery pressures due to a shortened barge season, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) was able to successfully resupply the […]
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Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils
April 11, 2024 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions. The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents from across the Northwest Territories have an opportunity to […]
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Second call for members – Nunavut Mental Health Review Board
March 25, 2024 The Department of Health is seeking individuals interested in serving on the new Mental Health Review Board (MHRB). The MHRB is a result of the new Mental Health Act (MHA). The new legislation seeks to improve the mental wellness of Nunavummiut and address Inuit-specific mental wellness needs, while targeting a small segment […]
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Have Your Say on Thaıdene Nëné badı xá (Working with Thaidene Nëné) – Land Relationship Plan
March 21, 2024 Thaidene Nëné xá dá yáłtı (the operational management board for Thaidene Nëné), which includes members from Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Parks Canada, and the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT), is seeking feedback from the public to help inform the land relationship plan for the Thaidene Nëné protected […]
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Deadline for Feedback on Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Services Extended
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has extended the deadline for feedback on mental wellness and addictions recovery services. The new deadline to provide your feedback is April 25, 2024. The results of the survey are intended to inform the GNWT on the level of public awareness, accessibility, and user satisfaction with these services. […]
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Marine Transportation Services 2024 cargo rates and acceptance dates
March 14, 2024 Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo acceptance dates and cargo rates for customers ahead of the 2024 sailing season. Cargo acceptance dates are the final dates MTS will accept cargo for delivery to the communities it serves in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Cargo rates are what MTS charges customers […]
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