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Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day Commemorations and Holiday Hours 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Every November, we wear a poppy over our hearts to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for Canada. The City of Yellowknife invites residents to join the Cenotaph Vigil and Remembrance Day Parade to honour our veterans, remember the fallen …
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Explore Modern Gold Mining Through New Technologies, Environmental Safeguards and Northern Experiences
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
How has gold mining changed over the years? What environmental safeguards are in place today, what technology advancements have occurred over the last 70 years, and what can North Slave residents learn from mining experiences elsewhere in the North? The …
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New Council Gets to Work on Setting the Way
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The City of Yellowknife, in partnership with Extraordinary Yellowknife, is introducing new wayfinding signs across the city to help residents and visitors discover more of Yellowknife's attractions, trails and public spaces. The first phase includes new …
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City of Yellowknife Welcomes Two New Directors to Senior Management Team
Friday, October 30, 2026
The City of Yellowknife is pleased to welcome two new members to its Senior Management Team: Stacia Kean, Director of Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships, and Ken Brunton, Director of Community Services. "Stacia and Ken bring extensive …
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New Yellowknife City Council to be Sworn in November 2, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The City of Yellowknife will hold the official swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and City Council on Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon. The ceremony marks the beginning of the new Council's four-year term, serving Yellowknife residents from …
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2027 City Grant Applications Open
Monday, October 26, 2026
Applications for the City of Yellowknife's 2027 grants are now open! Whether you are planning a community event, a heritage project, or a program that makes a difference for Yellowknife residents, the City wants to help bring your ideas to life. All grant …

About Yellowknife

Set on the edge of Great Slave Lake and surrounded by rugged northern landscape, Yellowknife is where nature and community are part of everyday life. Here, wilderness is never far away — whether it’s a paddle after work, a walk around Frame Lake, or the northern lights overhead on a winter night.

What truly makes Yellowknife special is its people. This is a city where neighbours show up for one another, where community spirit is real, and where ideas quickly become reality. Residents are builders, artists, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who actively shape the place they call home.

Yellowknife is proudly shaped by the cultures, histories, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples who have cared for these lands for generations, and that spirit continues to shape the identity and future of our city today.

Life here moves differently — adventurous yet grounded, rugged yet welcoming. For many people, Yellowknife begins as an adventure and becomes home.