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News September 14, 2022

No territorial holiday for Queen’s funeral: Premier

"Providing an additional holiday at this short notice would have far reaching service delivery implications," says Premier Cochrane

Despite this week’s announcement of a federal holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, public service employees in the NWT will not be given the day off. The territory’s public service employees will still have to show up to work on Monday, Sept. 19, according to a statement by Premier…

Community, Featured, Health, News, Politics May 5, 2020

Premier says hair salons, similar businesses likely first to re-open with right protection; detailed recovery plan still to come

NWT residents in need of a haircut will need to let their locks grow a little longer. But they can take comfort in knowing hair salons and similar businesses are likely going to be among the first to open once allowed. During a news conference on Tuesday morning, Premier Caroline…

Community, Featured, Health, Life Style, News, Politics April 8, 2020

Premier urges communities to not put up blockades

A handful of leaders around the Northwest Territories have set up roadblocks or checkpoints for people entering their community. On March 19, K’atlo’deeche First Nation set up a checkpoint monitored by community members to only allow access to the reserve to residents and essential workers. On April 3, Deninu K’ue…

Featured, News, Politics November 5, 2019

Here is who will lead each GNWT department

This morning, Premier Caroline Cochrane announced which cabinet members will lead each department. Below is the full list: Paulie Chinna (Sahtú) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister of Housing, Minister Responsible for Homelessness Katrina Nokleby (Great Slave) – Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Minister…

Community, Featured, News, Politics October 21, 2019

Four candidates make their pitch for Premier position

While much of the political banter has been focused on the federal election, the territorial government has been plodding along its transition to the 19th Legislative Assembly. One of the most important decisions the new MLAs will make is coming this week: selecting a new Premier. On Friday, the four…

Featured, News, Politics July 8, 2019

Premier meets with provinces opposing carbon tax

What do the premiers of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have in common? They’re all opposed to the federal plan to price carbon emissions. They’re also the only provinces part of a special meeting with NWT Premier Bob McLeod taking place today in Calgary. Trista Haugland is communications coordinator…