Media Releases

As Yellowknife Grows, City Seeks Input on the Future of Key Facilities

Residents rely on City facilities every day, from visiting the library to accessing services. As Yellowknife continues to grow, the City is asking for input on how these facilities are working and how they can best support the community.

The City is reviewing how key facilities are used today and how they can best meet community needs. This includes City Hall, the Public Library, the Visitor Centre, the Wildcat Café, the Mine Training Building, and the former Ruth Inch Memorial Pool.

Whether you...

The Final Report For 2026-2036 Climate Action Plan

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to release the Climate Action Plan 2026–2036, a 10-year strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and strengthen the community’s resilience to climate change. Yellowknife is currently experiencing the social, economic, and environmental effects of human-caused climate change. Through this Plan, the City will build strong partnerships and implement meaningful solutions that reduce emissions while enhancing resilience. The actions outlined in the Plan will...

DND to Host Public Town Hall in Yellowknife on Northern Investments

The City of Yellowknife is encouraging residents and community partners to attend an upcoming public Town Hall hosted by the Department of National Defence (DND) to learn more about major federal investments being planned in the North.

As part of these discussions, DND will also be presenting to the City of Yellowknife’s Special Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) on Monday, April 20, 2026. The meeting will be livestreamed through the City’s website and will provide an opportunity to hear...

Super Bingo 2026

The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications from eligible religious and charitable organizations to host Super Bingo 2026, a licensed bingo event that provides an opportunity to raise significant funds for community programs and services. The Super Bingo is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Super Bingo events are larger in scale and feature prize payouts ranging from $50,000 up to $100,000.

To Apply
There is no application fee. Eligible organizations in good standing can apply by...

Parking Meter Rate Changes Take Effect May 1, 2026

The City of Yellowknife advises residents and visitors that updated parking meter rates will take effect on May 1, 2026, following City Council's approval in December 2025. These changes are part of an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 and apply to all parking meters across the city. What’s changing:

• Parking meter rates will increase across all meter types
• Nickels (5 cents) will no longer be accepted at 1- and 2-hour parking meters
• No changes are being made to Parking Certificate Services