GNWT to host open house for the public

The Government of the Northwest Territories would like to know ‘what matters’ to the public.

Premier Bob McLeod, along with the territory’s Ministers, will be in Behchokǫ̀ next week to listen to residents. People will have the chance to speak one-on-one with the Cabinet members to discuss what changes, issues and priorities they would like to see become a focus.

The open house will be on Wednesday, April 25th at the Behchokǫ̀ Cultural Centre and will run from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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