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Compost Facility Fire on August 18, 2025

On the afternoon of Monday, August 18, 2025, a piece of equipment operating within the Compost Facility at the Solid Waste Facility (SWF) caught fire. The fire spread to nearby piles of cardboard but was quickly and effectively contained through the coordinated efforts of the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) and SWF staff.

As a precaution, the SWF was temporarily closed during response operations and has since resumed normal operations.

While the fire is considered contained, some smouldering may...

City Of Yellowknife Appoints New Fire Chief Jason Arns

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Arns as the new Fire Chief, effective September 15, 2025. This appointment follows a rigorous, multi-stage national recruitment process to fill the position, which has been vacant since April 2025.

Jason Arns brings over two decades of experience in fire services, emergency management, and public safety, having served in leadership roles across Canada in both urban, and rural settings and will be responsible for leading the...

2025 Final Tax Levy

The City of Yellowknife would like to remind property owners and ratepayers that the 2025 Final Tax Levy Installment payment must be received by the City no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025.

How to pay:
- In-person at City Hall by cash, cheque or debit card;
- By mail with a cheque to PO Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4;
- After hours by dropping off a cheque at the convenient drop box located at City Hall, or
- Through your bank’s online banking or telephone banking systems (please...

Motor Vehicle Accident on Highway 3

On July 31, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requested the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) to respond to a motor vehicle incident on Highway 3 involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck.

The occupant of the passenger vehicle required assistance exiting the vehicle. However, no specialized equipment was necessary. The individual was transported to Stanton Territorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the commercial...

Business License Forms Revision 2025

The City of Yellowknife is revising its Business License application forms to ensure a more coordinated and thorough cross-departmental review process. These updates incorporate input from relevant City departments to ensure all necessary considerations are addressed before a license is issued.

The updated forms are available on the City’s website and the previous versions will no longer be accepted for application purposes.

This revision is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to streamline internal...