With what the GWNT describes as "extremely limited" accommodations in the city, the territorial government and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is recommending residents with non-urgent dental travel plans review their appointments and plan for a later date if they do not already have confirmation of accommodations for their travel.

The GNWT says this is a trend it is seeing more across the city, but is especially common this time of year with a boost in travel and tourism.

"In Yellowknife, the boarding home accommodates most medical travellers and relies on hotel rooms when at capacity. The GNWT and the NTHSSA continue to review options to ease accommodation pressures during this high-demand period," according to a Monday release from the Department of Health and Social Services.

For now, the GNWT asks all residents that they consider private accommodations if they are available.

"If you can stay with family or friends and donSA国际影视传媒檛 want to reschedule your dental appointment, consider this option when making travel plans," it stated.

The GNWT is also advising residents covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program to confirm their accommodations before booking a dental appointment. Residents in the Beaufort Delta region should confirm with their NIHB or their own insurance for coverage and whether they can book a dental appointment in Whitehorse.

Those with travel already scheduled and with accommodations may want to consider booking non-urgent or urgent dental appointments during that time, the GNWT states.

Residents covered under other benefit programs should contact their employerSA国际影视传媒檚 benefit administrator, the GNWT adds. 

"Work with your benefits provider to confirm travel and accommodation options," it stated.

Residents with medical travel not related to dental should continue to work with their medical travel benefit administrators to plan their travel and accommodations, the GNWT also noted.