Public meeting for YKDFN chief election

The territorial government is planning to review the need for lead testing of public facilities including health care centres on a prioritized basis.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is raising awareness for road safety this spring with a public awareness campaign to help Northerners get home safe.

Communities across the Northwest Territories are mourning the passing of former Chief Frank T’Seleie Sr. The former chief is being remembered as a trailblazer for Indigenous rights. Dene National Chief George Mackenzie has issued a statement on behalf of the Dene Nation offering condolences.

Operational responsibility for the Inuvik Warming Shelter will be transferred to Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services, effective April 1, 2026.

The territorial government is introducing a “short-term” cost of living subsidy to offset the rising cost of electricity. While it is unclear how long the subsidy will be in effect, it proposes to offset the increase rates for places like the South Slave facing a 62 per cent rate increase. The cost increases came into effect Feb. 1, following the Public Utilities Board’s approval of an application from the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.