Media Releases

Pumpkin Lane 2023

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the return of Pumpkin Lane! Come take a stroll along the McMahon Frame Lake Trail (near the JumpStart Accessible Playground) to see the pumpkin path lit up and marvel at the creative carvings done by community members.

This event will run from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, through to Saturday, November 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Residents are invited to showcase their pumpkins by adding them to the path throughout the event. Lighting supplies are...

Public Boat Launch Removal

The City of Yellowknife wishes to advise residents that on Monday, October 16, 2023, the public boat launch in Old Town will be removed. The floating curtain under the McMeekan Causeway Bridge to Latham Island will be installed to promote ice formation, providing a safe passage for both pedestrians and snow machines.

For more information, please contact the City at (867) 920-5600.

Fire Prevention Week

From October 8-14, 2023, the Yellowknife Fire Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote Fire Prevention Week. Throughout the week, safety tips will be shared related to this year’s theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”

The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

“Year after year, cooking remains the leading cause of home...

Fire ban lifted

Effective immediately, the mandatory ban on open-air fires that has been in place since Wednesday, July 12, 2023, has been lifted for the City of Yellowknife. Burning is permitted in approved fire pits only. Burning in an unapproved pit will result in a fine. The City of Yellowknife’s Fire Division may issue a Fire Ban at any point due to changes and increased risk from weather and environmental conditions. The City of Yellowknife Fire Division will continue to monitor conditions and notify the...

Welcome Home Gathering Cancelled

Due to the air quality currently in Yellowknife, the City of Yellowknife (the City) is cancelling its Welcome Home Gathering planned for today, September 23, 2023. While it's an unfortunate outcome, the safety of everyone is our primary concern.

Please stay tuned for more information about a potential future event in the coming weeks.

The Welcome Back Shop Local will continue throughout the weekend - more information on this initiative can be found on the Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook...