MPRD Knowledge
Wild Card
The Team
GNWT
MRO
100

What does the "R" MPRD stand for?

Resources

100

This is everyone's favorite workday.

Friday

100

Who is the Director of MPRD?

Dianna Beck

100

What level of government is GNWT?

Territorial government

100

What office is the main point of contact for information on Mining Regulations in the NWT?

Mining Recorder’s Office

200

Which department is MPRD part of?

Industry, Tourism and Investments (ITI)

200
The color of Mike Byrne's shirt yesterday.

Burgundy / purple

200

Who manages calendars, travel, and coordination behind the scenes?

Administrative Assistants

200

What system is used for travel authorizations and expenses?

System for Accountability and Management (SAM)

200

Name one Deputy Mining Recorder in MPRD

Katherine Todd or Katrina Almond

300

What city is MPRD primarily based in?

Yellowknife

300

What did we eat on Tuesday for lunch?

Pizza

300

What tool do we rely on daily to communicate internally?

Work Email / Outlook

300

What system is commonly used to store and manage documents?

DIIMS

300

Name one thing the Mining Recorder’s Office issues.

Prospector’s licences / claim tags / mineral claims / leases / permits

400

What is one key responsibility of MPRD?

Managing mineral and petroleum resources / supporting development

400

This is what people check when a meeting ends.

Phone / Email

400

What’s the most common phrase heard before a meeting starts?

“Can everyone hear me?”


“You’re on mute”

400

What is required before booking work travel?

Approved Travel Authorization (TA)

400

Name one Mining Records Clerk in MPRD.

Brittany Goulding or Brynn Martin

500

What type of resources does MPRD oversee?

Mineral and Petroleum reosources

500

What is the name of the consultant/facilitator?

Natasha

500

What was the color of Mike Byrne's button shirt yesterday?

Burgundy / Purple

500

Who is our new ADM for MPR?

Peter Fast

500

What is the full mailing address of the Mining Recorder’s Office?  

Suite 207, Scotia Centre, 5102 50th Avenue, P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2L9