Media Releases

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...

Civic Holiday Hours 2025

In observance of the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 4, City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows:

•     City Hall: Closed
•     Solid Waste Facility: Closed
•     Garbage Collection: Operating on regular schedule
•     Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout: Operating on regular schedule
•     Fieldhouse: Open from 12p.m. – 6p.m.
•     Multiplex: Open from 12p.m. – 6p.m.
•     Aquatic Centre: Open from 12p.m. – 1p.m. for lane swim and 1p.m. – 5p.m. for public swim
•     Yellowknife Community Arena: Closed
•     Yellowknife...

Community Showcase 2025

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the return of the Community Showcase, an event dedicated to promoting the wide range of recreational, cultural, and leisure opportunities offered by local non-profit organizations.

This initiative serves as a platform for non-profits to share information, engage with the public, and encourage participation in their programs and services. By bringing together residents and service providers in one location, the City aims to foster stronger community...

Snowmobile Fire at Sr. John Franklin Highschool

On Monday, July 21, 2025, shortly after midnight, the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a reported fire behind Sir John Franklin High School.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a snowmobile fully engulfed in flames within the back compound of the school. The fire had begun to spread to an adjacent shed. After putting out the snowmobile fire, firefighters immediately turned their attention to the shed. Following containment of the exterior flames on the shed, firefighters entered the...