Monthly Archives: December 2013
Inaugural NWT Restorative Justice Recognition Award Presented to Paulatuk Resident
YELLOWKNIFE (December 18, 2013) – Mr. Fred Bennett, retired Community Justice Coordinator for Paulatuk, NT, has received the first Restorative Justice Recognition Award as a show of appreciation and gratitude for his efforts toward bettering both Community Justice and his community of Paulatuk. Mr. Bennett is the first recipient of this newly created award. Mr. […]
Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment launches new website
YELLOWKNIFE (December 18, 2013) – A new and improved Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) website launched today with a strong focus on client needs. “ITI has always prided itself on having a strong relationship with our clients, and this new site will be a great way for residents to access the information they need, […]
One Step Closer to Self-Government for the Délı̨nę Community in Northwest Territories
OTTAWA, Ontario (December 17, 2013) – An important milestone has been reached yesterday in the community of Délı̨nę with the initialling of the Délı̨nę Final Self-Government Agreement (FSGA). This brings this community closer to having control over the decisions that affect their day-to-day lives, including how programs and services will be delivered. “Today Délı̨nę is […]
NWT Energy Action Plan focuses on efficiency; alternative energy
YELLOWKNIFE (December 16, 2013) – Investments in energy efficiency programs, developing alternative energy systems, and reducing the high cost of energy in the Northwest Territories are highlights of the NWT Energy Action Plan, released today by the Ministerial Energy Coordinating and Climate Change Committee-of-Cabinet (MECC). The Energy Plan presents a three-year action plan and a […]
Find the service you need on the GNWT’s new service directory
YELLOWKNIFE (December 16, 2013) – The GNWT’s new service directory provides residents and businesses with a more effective and efficient way to find the government services they require. “The service directory connects people, information, and services,” said Minister of Finance Michael Miltenberger. “Improving our use of technology will reduce red tape by making it easier […]
GNWT discussing school utilization in Yellowknife and Hay River
YELLOWKNIFE (December 13, 2013) – The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has been in exploratory discussions with education partners on school utilizations in Hay River and Yellowknife since September. “Providing the children and youth of the NWT with the best education possible continues to be a priority for this government,” said Minister of […]
Gwich’in Tribal Council and GNWT sign memorandum of intent on capacity building
YELLOWKNIFE (December 12, 2013) – Members of Cabinet of the 17th Legislative Assembly and the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) Board of Directors met at the Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife and signed a Memorandum of Intent on Capacity Building. The agreement commits the GTC and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to develop terms of […]
Official condolence book for His Excellency Nelson Mandela
Northwest Territories residents can join other Canadians in signing Canada’s official condolence book for His Excellency Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa. A link to the book has been posted on the Government of the Northwest Territories’ website. Premier Bob McLeod is in South Africa this week to pay his final […]
Limited Resident Barren-Ground Caribou and Bison Harvest Approved
YELLOWKNIFE (December 9, 2013) – A limited resident harvest has been approved for the Beverly and Ahiak barren-ground caribou herds and the Slave River Lowlands bison herd in the Northwest Territories. “Resident hunters will be able to harvest one bull from the Beverly and Ahiak herds during the 2013-2014 hunting season as well as one […]
NWT Premier to attend the Commemorative Service for the passing of Nelson Mandela
YELLOWKNIFE (December 8, 2013) — Premier Bob McLeod will travel to South Africa this week to pay his final respects to His Excellency Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, as part of the Canadian delegation being led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The Premier will represent the Northwest Territories at the […]