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First fur auction of the year sees price increases across the board
(January 16, 2012) Wild fur pelt prices in the Northwest Territories have surged up to 135% at the first wild fur sale of the season.
Arctic Air takes off with big-screen premiere tonight
(January 10, 2012) Tonight’s premiere event at the Capitol Cinema in Yellowknife is a celebration of the hard work put in by those in the film and media arts industry who helped bring the production to life.
Minister Ramsay Elected Vice President of PNWER
(November 28, 2011) "I am pleased to have been elected and look forward to advancing the interests and concerns of NWT residents and business owners," said Minister Ramsay.
Grubstake Program to Provide More Support to Trappers
(November 22, 2011) The GNWT is doubling the number of fur pelts trappers can claim under the Grubstake program, from 200 to 400 pelts per trapper.
GNWT and Governments of Canada partner to advance geoscience research
(November 8, 2011) Over $5 million in funding will support continuing geoscience research and data analysis in the Northwest Territories.
Time to Celebrate Small Businesses in the NWT
(October 18, 2011) Small Business Week is from October 16-22 and celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the NWT and Canada.
Northern Mining Workforce Initiative Partners Conclude Successful Meeting
(September 6, 2011) The members of the Northern Mining Workforce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Initiative re-affirmed their commitment to achieving the objectives of this partnership at a productive steering committee meeting held on August 29, 2011.
PhD Student Awarded with Prestigious Award for Northern Research
(August 30, 2011) As a result of his extensive research and field work in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Carleton University PhD candidate Mr. Thomas Mumford has been awarded the prestigious W. Garfield Weston Award of Northern Research.
GNWT and Canadian Zinc Sign Socio-Economic Agreement
(August 22, 2011) The GNWT and Canadian Zinc Inc. today signed a Socio Economic Agreement (SEA) for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine in the Dehcho Region.
GNWT And Canadian Zinc to Sign Socio-Economic Agreement
(August 18, 2011) The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), and the Chairman of the Board of Canadian Zinc Corporation will sign a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) on Monday, August 22, 2011, for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine.
Pacific Northwest Economic Region Capital Visit in Yellowknife
(August 11, 2011) Canadian and U.S. Legislators and business leaders will meet at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Capital Visit and Arctic Caucus in Yellowknife.
Aboriginal Tourism Champions Advisory Council Formed
(July 27, 2011) Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod has appointed seven Northwest Territories (NWT) residents to a new Aboriginal Tourism Champions Advisory Council.
NWT Delegation Returns from PNWER Summit
(July 25, 2011) The Northwest Territories delegation has returned from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Portland, During the summit, NWT representatives had the opportunity to raise the profile of critical northern issues such as energy and mining.
GNWT Funding Program Supports Tourism Growth in the Sahtu
(July 22, 2011) The Norman Wells float base is celebrating its Grand Opening after numerous infrastructure improvements have been made including: the replacement of docks, addition of a Hospitality and Interpretive Centre, and development of grounds for a Sahtu Aviation Museum. The improvements were made possible through $600,000 in funding support over four years through the GNWT Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program.
GNWT Provides More Support to the NWT Film Industry
(July 18, 2011) The NWT film industry has become one of the territory’s most promising sectors and is in a great position to grow, thanks to recent changes by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Minister Heads to Washington, D.C. to Promote Arctic Natural Gas
(June 16, 2011) Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod will travel to Washington, D.C. June 17-23 to speak about the importance of Arctic natural gas to the North American energy supply to U.S. government officials, Senators, and Congressmen, as well as oil and gas industry executives.
Minister Attends the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) Annual Meeting
(June 14, 2011) Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod will be in Charlottetown from June 15-16, 2011 to attend the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) Annual Meeting.
BizPal Speeds up Processes for Businesses in Fort Simpson
(June 7, 2011) Starting and running a business in the Village of Fort Simpson has become easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork.
Tourism Week is June 6 to 12
(June 6, 2011) Tourism Week in Canada is being celebrated from June 6-12.
Release of the Northwest Territories Energy Report
(May 19, 2011) The Northwest Territories (NWT) Energy Report was released today by the Ministerial Energy Coordinating Committee (MECC).
New Sign Welcomes Visitors to the 60th Parallel
(May 9, 2011) Motorists entering the Northwest Territories on Highway #1 are being greeted by a new welcome sign today.
Fred Henne Park Awarded Readers Choice Award from RV West Magazine
(May 2, 2011) Fred Henne Territorial Park has been recognized as a Favourite Overall RV Destination in the 2011 Reader's Choice Awards from RV West Magazine.
Workshop Explores Opportunities to Grow NWT Film Industry
(March 31, 2011) The GNWT recently held a workshop with representatives from the NWT film industry to discuss how the government can provide support to the industry.
Read Press ReleaseNWT Furs Command High Prices at Seattle Auction
(March 30, 2011) There was an increase in demand this year for NWT furs at the Fur Harvester’s Auction held in Seattle Washington.
Read Press ReleaseMackenzie Gas Project: Nation-Building Project
(March 10, 2011) Premier Floyd K. Roland says he hopes today’s endorsement of the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) by the Government of Canada is a sign of even greater support to come.
Read Press ReleaseGNWT Optimistic about Territorial Economic Outlook in 2011
(March 4, 2011) The Northwest Territories Economic Review and Outlook for 2010/2011 shows the territorial economy is in a position to strengthen and grow.
Read Press ReleaseTourism 2015: New Directions for a Spectacular Future
(February 22, 2011) This new plan will guide GNWT investments in the tourism industry over the next five years.
Read Press ReleaseNew Partnership to Develop Common Mine Safety Training Standards
(February 15, 2011) New common standards for mine safety training are being developed by the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Northern Safety Association, and the three diamond mines in the NWT.
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