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City of Yellowknife Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Community Recreation

The City of Yellowknife, ATCO, and NAKA Power Utilities (NWT) are proud to share that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term partnership that will set the stage for the naming of the ATCO Aquatic Centre and the NAKA Community District. This MOU helps strengthen and sustain Yellowknife’s recreational spaces where residents of all ages come together to learn, grow, and connect.

The NAKA Community District envisions treating key recreational facilities,...

Restoration of Click and Fix YK

The City of Yellowknife advises that Click and Fix YK has now been successfully restored.

Click and Fix YK went offline on September 13, 2025. Since that time, residents were asked to report non-emergency issues related to City infrastructure by email. Residents are encouraged to once again submit these requests through Click and Fix YK.

Click and Fix YK is a user-friendly online platform that allows residents to easily report issues, request services, or submit maintenance needs directly to City...

City works with Łutsel k’e on Community Planning

Chief James Marlowe, Łutsel K’e, welcomed Mayor Ben Hendriksen to his community on Friday, October 17, 2025, to discuss Yellowknife’s 2050 Community Plan Update and other topics of mutual interest – a historic first between the two communities.

“Our goal is to build and have a good working relationship with the City of Yellowknife. Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and its members contribute tremendously to the growth of the city, its businesses and service providers,” said Chief James...

New Webpage Launched for Lift Station 1 Replacement Project

The City of Yellowknife has launched a new webpage dedicated to the Lift Station #1 Replacement Project. This project represents a significant investment in the City’s wastewater and sewage infrastructure and will help ensure reliable service for residents for decades to come.

The new webpage provides a centralized source of accurate and timely information for the public. It allows residents to stay informed about key project milestones, upcoming work, and any potential impacts to nearby roads or...

Santa Claus Parade 2025

The streets of downtown Yellowknife will light up with holiday cheer as the Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Inspired by the city we call home, this year’s “Winter Wonderland” theme showcases the creativity, energy, and community pride of Yellowknife residents.

“Yellowknife’s winters are a defining part of our city — beautiful, challenging, and full of character. The Santa Claus Parade celebrates the spirit of our community, where creativity,...