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Mackenzie Gas Project gets green light from NEB
(December 17, 2010) The National Energy Board has ruled that the Mackenzie Gas Project is in the public interest and can be built.
Read Press ReleaseNWT gets new electricity rates
(December 10, 2010) The new electricity rates that came into effect on December 1 will result in all NWT residents having access to affordable power.
Read Press ReleaseITI releases new Diamond Policy Framework
(December 7, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has developed a new Diamond Policy Framework to support the growth of the territory’s diamond manufacturing industry.
Read Press ReleaseITI holds trapper workshops in the Beaufort Delta region
(November 25, 2010) GNWT funded trapping workshops in the Beaufort Delta are enhancing trapper skills in the region.
Read Press ReleaseITI announces sponsorship of Dehcho Protected Area
(November 12, 2010) ITI has announced it will sponsor the ?ue Túé S?lái area in the Dehcho region as a Candidate Conservation Area under the NWT Protected Areas Strategy.
Read Press ReleaseNorthern Mining Workforce MOU partners conclude successful meeting
(November 4, 2010) The partners of the Northern Mining Workforce Initiative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of the MOU at a successful meeting.
Read Press ReleaseGNWT revises Business Incentive Policy
(October 18, 2010) The GNWT has revised its Business Incentive Policy after two years of consultations with various stakeholders.
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GNWT Salutes NWT Entrepreneurs during Small Business Week
(October 18, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the importance of assisting NWT entrepreneurs.
Fall harvest a success for ITI’s community garden initiative
(October 13, 2010) The fall harvest at community gardens across the NWT has been a success thanks to community gardeners and the GNWT’s Small Scale Foods Program.
GNWT product development workshop a success
(October 5, 2010) GNWT product workshop teaches fly-fishing to seven NWT tourism operators.
ITI launches second phase of the Come Make Your Mark campaign
(October 5, 2010) ITI has launched the second phase of its Come Make Your Mark National Marketing Campaign, this time targeted at post-secondary students across Canada.
Tourism 2015 Industry Discussion Paper
(October 4, 2010) The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment has released a discussion paper to gain feedback from industry stakeholders on a new tourism strategy.
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GNWT promotes its energy potential to the world at 2010 Energy Congress
(September 16, 2010) Developing NWT hydrocarbon and hydro potential and encouraging federal investment in the NWT was the focus of Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod’s this week at the 2010 World Energy Congress in Montreal.
Minister Bob McLeod promotes the NWT’s hydrocarbon potential at the World Energy Congress
(September 15, 2010) Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod spoke to attendees of the 2010 World Energy Congress about the NWT’s hydrocarbon potential and what has to happen for that potential to be realized.
ITI and ECE celebrate NWT Arts Week
(September 13, 2010) This is NWT Arts Week – a celebration of the NWT’s arts and fine crafts community, and the cultural and business contributions it makes to our lives in the NWT.
Northern ministers renew action plan on development issues facing northern communities
(September 2, 2010) Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod and his fellow federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for northern development renewed their commitment to collaborate on important northern social, economic and fiscal issues at the Northern Development Ministers’ Forum.
Improvements to North Arm Territorial Park Completed
(August 25, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) officially unveiled improvements to the North Arm Territorial Park during a ceremony at the park. The infrastructure improvements include a new gazebo and playground equipment.
GNWT Sponsors Traditional Knowledge Programs for Youth
(August 3, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories continued its support for traditional knowledge this summer with the successful sponsorship of two initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to learn more about traditional culture and life skills.
NWT Delegation Returns from PNWER Annual Summit
(July 21, 2010) The Northwest Territories delegation has returned from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Calgary after exploring and debating issues of importance to the NWT.
GNWT Releases Comparative Analysis Study on Small Business
(July 8, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has released a new study that compares the state of small businesses in the NWT with those in the Yukon, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Community Gardens Provide Affordable Produce in NWT Communities
(July 5, 2010) New community gardens are sprouting up in communities across the Northwest Territories thanks to the Government of the Northwest Territories' Small Scale Foods Program.
GNWT Partners with CDETNO on Come Make Your Mark National Marketing Campaign
(June 29, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO) have agreed to partner on the Come Make Your Mark / Faites le saut national marketing campaign to help address labour shortages in the NWT.
GNWT Employee Receieves National Award from the Fur Institute of Canada
(June 24, 2010) The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment's (ITI) Robert (Guy) Erasmus has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Jim Bourque Award.
Enodah Wilderness Travel is the Latest Recipient of the GNWT's Tourism Support Program
(June 11, 2010) With the support of the Government of the Northwest Territories' Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program, Enodah Wilderness Travel has unveiled its expanded and modernized Trout Rock Lodge.
GNWT Recognizes NWT Mining Week
(June 7, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories is recognizing NWT Mining Week this June 6-12, in honour of a sector responsible for over 2,000 direct jobs in the territory.
Tourism Week is From June 7th to 13th
(June 7, 2010) The tourism industry and its importance to the Northwest Territories is being celebrated this Tourism Week, June 7th-13th. Held annually in the NWT and across Canada, Tourism Week recognizes the tourism industry and its $71 billion contribution to the Canadian economy.
GNWT Begins Public Process on Potential Withdrawal from Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation
(May 17, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has begun a public process to potentially withdraw from the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC).
GNWT Releases Responses to Electricity and NTPC Reviews
(May 14, 2010) Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released their official response to the Electricity and NTPC Reviews.
National Marketing Campaign
(April 9, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched the National Marketing Campaign’s website.
Campaign launched to attract people to live and work in the NWT.
(April 8, 2010): The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a national marketing campaign to convince residents of select regional jurisdictions across Canada to consider living and working in the Northwest Territories..
NWT Furs in High Demand at Seattle Auction
(March 8, 2010): Over $550,000 worth of Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs were sold at a wild fur sale hosted by Fur Harvester's Auction Inc. in Seattle, Washington on February 19, 2010.
GNWT Continues Support of Northern Manufactured Products
(March 2, 2010) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories has added made-in-the-NWT signs to its stable of approved Northern Manufactured Products.
Diamond Mine Employee Survey Released
(February 24, 2010) -- A survey of diamond mine employees has found that recreational opportunities, closeness to family and friends and cost of living are all key factors when they are thinking about moving to or from the Northwest Territories.
NWT Visual Artists To Promote Arts and Crafts at 2010 Olympics
(February 12, 2010) -- The NWT arts and fine crafts sector will be out in full force at the 2010 Winter Olympics, as territorial artists arrive in Vancouver on February 13th to promote their work and the sector to the world.
Tourism Days Kicks off at Canada's Northern House
(February 8, 2010) -- Mikey McBryan, star of History Television’s hit reality TV series Ice Pilots NWT, headlines a delegation that will promote tourism in the Northwest Territories at Canada’s Northern House this week.
NWT Muskrat Sells Out at North Bay Fur Auction
(February 2, 2010) -- Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur muskrat pelts sold out at a January 9th wild fur sale held at the Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. in North Bay, Ontario. All 12,638 muskrat pelts were sold.
Pan-Territorial Marketing Brand and Campaign Launched
(January 25, 2010) -- A pan-territorial marketing brand and marketing campaign during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will promote the Northwest Territories as a place to live, work and invest in.
New Report Published on Northwest Territories Parks
(January 21, 2010) -- A new report looks at the future of territorial parks in the NWT and lays out a vision for enhancing those parks in the future. Naturally Spectacular – A Northwest Territories Parks Perspective was released today by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Minister McLeod Attends Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver
(January 15, 2010) -- The Minister of industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod will be in Vancouver, B.C. next week attending the 27th Annual Mineral Exploration Roundup. The event takes place January 18-21.
Canada's Northern House is Officially Open
(January 14, 2010) -- Canada’s Northern House opened its doors today in downtown Vancouver. A key feature of the plan to promote the three Northern territories at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, it will be the source for information about living, visiting and investing in the territories and a showcase for Northern arts and culture.
GNWT Announces New Program for Polar Bear Outfitters
(January 8, 2010) -- A new assistance program for polar bear outfitters is providing additional help to the sector to promote and develop alternative hunting and tourism products.