last updated: April 30, 2006
Over 6 million containers recycled in 4 months, Press Release April 19, 2006
"Since the Beverage Container Program began November 1, 2005, over six million beverage containers have been returned for reuse and recycling."
GNWT Barren-ground Caribou Management Strategy and Interim Measures, Press Release February 21, 2006
Get Smart About Energy During Education Week, Press Release February 20, 2006
Figures for Beverage Container Program, Press Release December 15, 2005
Beverage Container Program Offers Cash for your Trash, Press Release November 1, 2005
Ingraham Trail will be monitored, Press Release July 4, 2005
Geographic Information System portion of ATLAS complete, Press Release June 9, 2005
Ministerial Reassignments Announced, Press Release March 17, 2005
"The Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger - Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (effective 1, April, 2005)"
New Care and Maintenance Arrangement at Giant Mine, Press Release March 15, 2005
"New arrangements are being made for the care and maintenance of Giant Mine, including an approximately $8-million contract awarded to the Deton'Cho Nuna Joint Venture."
Canada, GNWT Agree to Cooperate on Giant Mine Remediation Project, Press Release March 15, 2005
Eight in ten NWT residents want more protected areas in the territory, Press Release March 14, 2005
Former NWT Premier Appointed to National Round Table of the Environment and the Economy, Press Release February 14, 2005
Restructuring of the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Moves Ahead on Time, Press Release January 18, 2005
Federal government moves jeopardize Nahanni National Park expansion, Press Release December 2, 2004
Federal Environment Minister, Chair of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board and Chair of the Inuvialuit Game Council Establish Joint Review Panel for the Mackenzie Gas Project, Press Release August 18, 2004
Joint Study to Assess Climate Change Impacts on Northern Transportation, Press Release May 19, 2004
Justice Launches New Legislation Web Site, Press Release April 2, 2004
Senator urges immediate expansion of Nahanni National Park Reserve and World Heritage Site to protect the entire South Nahanni Watershed, Press Release March 30, 2004
MACA Launches ATLAS Web Site, Press Release February 13, 2004
"Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Henry Zoe has announced the launch of a digital mapping/\GIS web site known as ATLAS Interim."
IMA Schedules Signed, Press Release January 5, 2004
"The Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN), the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Government of Canada have signed three schedules to the NWTMN Interim Measures Agreement. Chief Negotiators for the three parties signed the Disposition of Commissioner's Lands, the Forest Management and the Travel and Tourism schedules in early December."
Consulting Canadians: Regulations Amending the Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations
Start Date: December 13, 2003; End Date: January 12, 2004
Cabinet Portfolios Assigned, Press Release December 15, 2003
The Honourable Robert D. Nault, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Announces Policy to Prohibit Bulk Water Removal in the Northwest Territories, Press Release December 5, 2003
GNWT Steps Towards Waste Recovery Programs, Press Release October 24, 2003
"The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will move ahead with developing territory-wide waste recovery programs thanks to the passage of the new Waste Reduction and Recovery Act October 10, 2003."
Draft Water Management Strategy Released, Press Release August 28, 2003
Premier Releases NWT Energy Strategy, Press Release July 31, 2003
GNWT Enhances Environmental Assessment Team, Press Release July 11, 2003
Waste Recovery and Reduction Act Introduced, Press Release June 12, 2003
Annual Report Shows Improved Air Quality, Press Release June 4, 2003
Energy Strategy Discussion Paper Released, Press Release January 29, 2003
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