NWT
NWT premier urges investment in Arctic ports as sea ice recedes
McLeod says it’s getting harder to resupply communities, life span of ice roads is getting shorter.
Canada to oppose Alaska oil drilling on caribou habitat: minister
Porcupine herd is considered crucial to the physical and cultural health of Indigenous people.
Will huge gas resource in BC, Yukon and NWT get to market?
It’s not clear whether companies behind export proposals will ultimately decide to go ahead.
NWT premier launches study for oil pipeline to Arctic Ocean
Bob McLeod says it’s time to explore the northern option to get resources to foreign markets with other pipelines being held up.
Alberta energy regulator, NWT in talks over technical support
The territory will take over responsibility from the federal government for managing its natural resources in April.
NWT three-year power plan reduces costs, shifts to renewables
The government will spend about $31 million over the next three years, including investments in hydroelectricity and wind power.
Parliament considers bill giving NWT power over resources
Legislation would see the territory get royalties from mining and energy production.
Saskatchewan plant to process ore concentrate from NWT mine
Langham residents worry about water being contaminated by leaking chemicals.
Town of Norman Wells heat supply cut due to power outage at Imperial Oil
Power outage at Imperial natural gas facility prompts controlled shutdown.
Oil development could bode well for natural gas: NWT minister
As companies develop oil in the Sahtu region, it’s like some natural gas come out of the ground with it.
NWT oil prospect raises economic hopes and environmental concerns
McKenzie Valley shale oil development is attracting much investment attention.
