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Community, Featured, Health, News August 13, 2020

Pilot project intends to offer more streamlined care for mental health services to NWT residents

Mental health support options will be available online and for same-day care, all at the touch of your fingertips.


Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is joining together with the Government of the Northwest Territories for a two-year mental health project to reduce wait times and improve services. Jennifer Drygeese,…

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Education, Featured, News August 10, 2020

NWT post-secondary students can now access two new grants for upcoming academic year

These grants will help students with the cost of technology equipment and internet services.


The Government of the Northwest Territories announces two new grants aimed at post-secondary students receiving full-time financial assistance (SFA) for the 2020-21 academic year. The Technology Grant is a one-time grant of $750 to help students purchase things like computers, printers, scanners, and tablets and the Support Grant is a…

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Environment, Featured, News August 4, 2020

Severe rainstorm hits Hay River

"We're hoping to get it cleaned up and put a plan together to open before the summer's out," says GNWT contractor.


Louise Falls Campground is temporarily closed after the wider South Slave region experienced a severe rainstorm Monday morning. The Twin Falls Territorial Park – Lake Louise Falls Campground was the most heavily affected area, according to Garth Mackay, GNWT parks maintenance contractor, responsible for the parks in Hay River. Reports…

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Featured, News, Politics July 24, 2020

GNWT shuffles cabinet in the name of COVID-19

The government of the Northwest Territories cabinet is seeing some changes, announces Premier Caroline Cochrane. This is “to protect the health of NWT residents and communities,” she says in a press release on Thursday. Diane Thom is named, minister of seniors, and will continue her roles as deputy premier, minister…

Featured, Health, News July 23, 2020

GNWT launches visual COVID-19 data dashboard

"Because making data accessible is important and having data available on the pandemic will always be relevant," says the GNWT.


In an effort to be transparent, the territorial government has created an interactive visual dashboard to allow residents an easier look at COVID-19 data, through visual aids such as graphs and maps. The data shows updated daily statistics on new cases, recovered cases, completed tests, a breakdown of symptoms and…

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Featured, Industry, News July 22, 2020

GNWT to host public budget dialogue sessions

The budget dialogue will allow NWT residents a chance to share their views on spending priorities.


A more inclusive approach to setting financial policy is coming to the NWT through a public online budget dialogue with several online sessions planned to discuss the budget for 2021. The Government of the Northwest Territoires is hosting online sessions that will take place between July 20th-August 4th,  where residents…

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Featured, News, Politics July 17, 2020

Tłı̨chǫ Government says it was left out of the conversation for Rae Road tender

"The GNWT is not a government for Aboriginal people," says Grand Chief Mackenzie.


Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief George Mackenzie says “enough is enough” and demands the cancellation of a public tender for the reconstruction of Rae Road. Tłı̨chǫ leaders say they were left out of the conversation when the Government of the Northwest Territories issued a tender for the project. In a news release,…

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Featured, Industry, News July 7, 2020

GNWT extends handful of COVID-19 relief measures

NWT businesses and residents are getting an extension on some  COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $550,000 to support the relief measures, expecting approximately $5.2 million in savings through waived fees. The funding will support licensed child care programs, in addition to waiving fees like…