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ADVISORY

In light of the rapidly changing situation regarding the risks of transmission of COVID-19 in the NWT, the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley (GLWB, SLWB, WLWB, MVLWB) are taking a proactive approach to limit the possible spread of the virus by closing its offices to the public, effective March 19, 2020.

Diavik Technical Session

Coming up March 3, 2020 at 8:30 am, the Wek'èezhìı Land and Water Board will be hosting a Technical Session for Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) Water Licence (W2015L2-001) Amendment Application to allow for underground mining of the A21 Kimberlite pipe. The session will be held at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, in Kat D and E. This session is intended for Parties engaged in the process to meet and discuss questions or concerns with DDMI and their consultants directly. For further details, see the attached agenda.

 

Resource Co-Management Workshop

Thank you for your recent participation at the Resource Co-management in the Mackenzie Valley Workshop 2020 held at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife.  We invite you to share your thoughts on the workshop, please follow the link to enter our survey.  This will help us greatly in organizing future workshops.

MVRMA Agenda and PPTs

SAHTU LAND AND WATER BOARD COMMUNITY TOUR

The SLWB is hosting a community tour and is holding community meetings in Fort Good Hope (February 18), Norman Wells (February 19), and Tulita (February 20). The purpose of the meetings are to meet with the public regarding the processes of the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley. 

Release of Guideline for Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil Treatment Facilities in the Northwest Territories

Media Release for PHCSTFS Guidelines in the NWT

Hay River Technical Session

Coming up February 11-13, 2020, the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board will be hosting a Technical Session at the Hay River Recreation Centre for the town's Type A municipal licence renewal (MV2019L3-0010). This technical session is meant to provide a forum where parties can discuss their concerns about the Town of Hay River’s Water Licence renewal application directly with the proponent and its consultants. Please note that the technical session is not a public hearing; Board members and their legal counsel will not be participating.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Wek'èezhìı Land and Water Board is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist for our Yellowknife office. For further details, please see the attached job posting that closes Sunday, January 19, 2020. 

Giant Mine Public Hearing

Coming up January 20-24, 2020 the MVLWB will be holding a Public Hearing on Giant Mine Remediation Project Post-Environmental Assessment Information Package (MV2007L8-0031) and Land Use Permit (MV2019X0007) application. It will be held at the Chateau Nova, in the Caribou Room, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. This event is open to the public, however public input will be limited to a brief portion of the agenda, the majority of the agenda is for registered interveners.

Register Now! Resource Co-management in the Mackenzie Valley Workshop 2020

Click here to register!

 

Tłı̨chǫ Government Employment Opportunity

The Tłı̨chǫ Government is currently looking for a Regulatory Specialist in their Culture and Lands Protection Department. The position is a full-time, permanent role, and is located in Yellowknife. Closing date for applications is November 22, 2019, at 5:00 pm. Please see the attached document for details. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to hr@tlicho.com.

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