The Government of the Northwest Territories is proposing amendments to the Petroleum Resources Act (PRA) and the Oil and Gas Operations Act (OGOA). This is the first step in a longer-term review, and we want to hear from you!
ITI News
March 6, 2018
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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s Film Commission is proud to recognize and celebrate this film about: Chamaè, a young warrior, is trying to survive nuclear winter in a post-apocalyptic future while being both hunted by raiders and haunted by her past.
March 5, 2018
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Premier McLeod and Minister Schumann attended the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada tradeshow in Toronto this weekend - a key event for the mining industry; and one at which prospective developers and the financial sector gather to seek out new projects and partnerships, foster new relationships and build on existing ones.
February 28, 2018
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Tourism is the largest renewable resource based industry in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Within the economy it is considered an export, and it brings new dollars into the territory and generates employment for many northerners. The industry spans several sectors including food services, accommodations, tour operators, transportation, and attractions.
February 28, 2018
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A sleek new website is setting the stage for further growth in the territory’s flourishing film industry. Visit the new site: www.nwtfilm.com
February 23, 2018
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A snapshot of hotel occupancy rates in Yellowknife is providing yet another indicator of growth in the NWT’s tourism sector. Data acquired by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)’s Tourism and Parks division shows year over year gains in February (nearly 9% increase), August (nearly 6% increase), October (over 11%) and November (nearly 9%).
February 22, 2018
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Industry, Tourism and Investment’s Jennifer Thistle (Manager of Tourism & Parks for the Dehcho) and Stephanie Hardisty (Tourism Development Officer for the Dehcho) had close to 700 visitors to their booth at the Edmonton RV Trade Show February 8-11th!
February 21, 2018
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The bright and stylish uniforms that will adorn Northwest Territories (NWT) athletes at the 26th Arctic Winter Games in Hay River and Fort Smith will also include a link to the NWT’s roots and traditional economy. Team NT’s official “walk out” uniform was formally unveiled in a ceremony on Tuesday.
February 20, 2018
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The 2018 Available Light Film Festival wrapped up on February 11. The Whitehorse-based festival featured the largest number of NWT filmmakers ever this year. Check out our photo recap of the exciting event!
February 19, 2018
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It’s not every day that Disney comes to town. But, last January, as the temperatures dipped between – 30 and – 40 Celsius in Yellowknife, a small team from Disney arrived in Yellowknife to shoot for their next feature film. The snow-covered terrain, frozen lakes, and frosty temperatures of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) offered the perfect setting for elements of the new sci-fi adventure A Wrinkle in Time starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.