Media Releases

Ice Safety Reminder

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents to use caution while on the ice on the various lakes around the city.

The City has received information of a large hole in the ice on Yellowknife Bay between Joliffe Island and Old Town. Ice conditions may be unpredictable and may change significantly from one area to the next, especially because of the milder conditions seen this winter.

Always be careful when traveling on the ice on any lake, especially in a vehicle or on a machine, and keep these...

Fuel Truck Fire at 124 Bristol Avenue

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:20 a.m., the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) received a call for service for a fuel truck fire at the refueling station located at 124 Bristol Avenue. When crews arrived on scene, smoke and flames were visible on and around the fuel truck.

The YKFD used a hose line to contain the fire to the fuel truck. With the assistance from the Airport Fire Department who arrived on scene, the fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported and the fire was...

New Year's Eve Fireworks 2023

The City of Yellowknife invites residents to ring in 2024 by joining us for our annual fireworks display. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Residents can enjoy the show from the Somba K’e Civic Plaza, as the fireworks will be set off on Frame Lake.  

Please be aware of the following safety reminders:

• If viewing the fireworks near Frame Lake, be sure to avoid the area where the fireworks are being set off. This area is outlined in red on the map located on our website. The...

Winter Program Registration

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce that registration for 2024 Winter Recreation Programs will open on Tuesday, December 12, at 9:00 a.m.

Residents can register for programs online or by calling (867) 920-5683 or (867) 669-3457.  To register online, residents must first log in or create an account.  To explore the recreational programming available and to register, visit www.yellowknife.ca/Programs.  

Reinstating Penalties for Taxes and Utilities

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to notify the public that penalties will be reinstated for any unpaid taxes and utility charges as of January 31, 2024. Penalties will be applied at a rate of 1.8% on all overdue balances on the first day of each calendar month, until overdue amounts are paid in full.

Any overdue utility charges as of December 31, 2023 will be transferred to property owners’ tax accounts. If you are a new owner or a landlord, you should check all utility accounts...