Northwest Territories

While data collected by the centre for climate change shows that water levels remain low in most rivers and lakes across the territory, scientists predict it will likely change for some major waterways this spring. Looking at snowpack measures, data showed that water levels are forecasted to rise above average across much of the western and southern Mackenzie River Basin.

From the devastating 2023 wildfires that saw most of the territory and its largest city evacuated, to the Lytton wildfire in B.C. and the Fraser Valley floods, a new 2026 film focuses on women who embrace community leadership roles as mothers, artists, health professionals at the frontlines of climate disasters. “Women are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters and yet, they are not represented in terms of shaping climate policy,” said filmmaker Nova Ami.

The next phase of construction has begun on the new 50-unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife. Site mobilization began March 3, and construction is expected to begin later this month.

Yellowknife’s Black Knight Pub is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style this year, with live music, authentic Irish ale, and traditional Irish food.

Team NT concluded this year’s Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse with an outstanding showing across the events, with record-breaking performances, numerous gold medal wins, and a strong overall medal count.

“After the mined ore is processed by the end of March, Diavik will have successfully completed its planned operations, ending 23 years and more than 150 million carats of diamond production. The mine will then move into decommissioning and its active closure phase,” read the statement.

The Aurora College Board of Directors has announced that Dr. Angela James will be retiring from the position of Aurora College President, effective immediately.

Premier R.J. Simpson has announced the creation of a new Associate Deputy Minister position within the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released their report on public feedback gathered as part of phase two of the Public Services Act modernization initiative.