December 15, 2010 - A delegation from the NWT will be in Montreal December 15 - 16 to examine the feasibility of using hydrokinetic turbine and biogas technology to generate electricity and reduce the cost of living in the Northwest Territories.
Minister ofIndustry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod and Weledeh MLA Mr. Bob Bromley will learn more about emerging energy technologies that could potentially be applied in the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is continuing to take action to reduce the cost of living in the territory as envisioned in the Northerners Working Together plan.
Media interested in interviewing Minister McLeod or MLA Bromley while they are in Montreal can contact:
Press Secretary Office of the Premier/Cabinet Government of the Northwest Territories Phone: (867) 669-2302
Danielle Mager Public Affairs and Communications Advisor Legislative Assembly of the NWT Phone: (867) 669-2230