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Community of Fort Resolution Celebrates Hamlet Status
YELLOWKNIFE (March 26, 2010) – In January 2010, Fort Resolution officially became the Northwest Territories’ newest hamlet. Today, the community of Fort Resolution is celebrating this major milestone.
Fort Resolution’s decision to take on the added responsibilities that come with hamlet status was taken after much reflection, and will allow the community to have greater authority over its own development and governance. New responsibilities include administering bylaws, acquisition and disposition of property, infrastructure and program development, and overseeing land development and management plans.
“Attaining hamlet status goes a long way to fulfilling this Government’s commitment to support strong, independent sustainable communities,” said Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community and Affairs. “With hamlet status, the community of Fort Resolution will be able to set out, undertake, and achieve the goals that the community feels will most benefit its residents.”
Helping take on the new responsibilities that come with hamlet status is the community’s first ever hamlet council, which was elected in December 2009. Judging by the interest that the election generated and the high levels of participation, the community is well on its way to embracing its new hamlet status.
The successful change in status of Fort Resolution is part of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ strategic initiative of Managing this Land which continues to focus on developing governance at the community level.
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Alty
Communications/Website Advisor
Corporate Affairs
Municipal and Community Affairs
Tel: (867) 920-3092