Media Releases

Food Truck Lottery 2025

The City of Yellowknife will hold the 2025 Food Truck Lottery on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.

Entry into the lottery is automatic for food vendors who hold a valid 2025 food truck business license issued by the deadline of June 24, 2025. No separate registration is required.

Food truck operators who do not yet have a 2025 business license must submit their application and all required supporting documents to the City by June 24, 2025 to be eligible for the...

Household Hazardous Waste Days

In line with the City of Yellowknife’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and promoting a cleaner city, the City is proud to partner with KBL Environmental to co-host Household Hazardous Waste Days on June 28 and 29, 2025, at the Solid Waste Facility from 11a.m. to 3p.m.

During this event, residents are encouraged to safely dispose of approved household hazardous waste items free of charge. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to:

• Antifreeze

• Propane cylinders

• Household...

Collaborative Session Aims to Boost Business Vitality Across Yellowknife

Local businesses and organizations across Yellowknife are invited to participate in a collaborative brainstorming session to discuss strategies for enhancing public and employee safety, promoting economic activity, and strengthening the overall business environment.

The session will be held on Tuesday, June 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Organized in collaboration with the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, this working session will bring together business...

City Response to Downtown Encampment

The City of Yellowknife is aware of the encampment that has been established downtown.  The City has been working collaboratively with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) since August 2024 to find a sustainable solution to address unsheltered homelessness and encampments.  The City recognizes the impact of the current encampment on businesses and residents and is taking steps within its legal authorities to respond to the situation. 

The set-up of the current encampment appears to...

Structure Fire in Old Town

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:36 a.m., the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to multiple reports of visible flames in the vicinity of Pilot’s Monument in Old Town.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a small wooden structure approximately 400 feet from the road, estimated to be 20 by 10 feet in size. The structure had been largely consumed by fire, and nearby brush had begun to ignite. Crews acted quickly to bring the fire under control and conducted a thorough overhaul of the area to...