Media Releases

Call Out for Canada Day Vendors

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is accepting applications for art, crafts and food vendors for the Canada Day celebration. This event will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Somba K’e Civic Plaza.

Please complete this vendor application form to express interest in participating. The application deadline is Thursday, June 27, 2024. Note that preference will be given to non-profit organizations or parties who donate a portion of their revenue.

Anyone interested...

Proposed Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 5045

From June 14 to July 5, 2024, the City of Yellowknife (the City) is seeking residents’ input on a proposal to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045. The use and development of land is regulated by Zoning By-law No. 5045, while supporting the City’s objectives.

The proposed amendment is to add two new residential zones: Residential Intensification (RI) and RI-1, and some associated changes. Note that no property will be pre-zoned under the scope of this amendment. The purpose of this amendment is to...

Community Roundtable on Homelessness

The City of Yellowknife will host a Community Roundtable on Homelessness on June 26, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. During this event, facilitated by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, community members will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and connect with others around housing solutions. "We are hoping to provide a unique space for residents to openly share their ideas and insights” says City Councillor Ben Hendriksen, the Chair...

Yellowknife Fire Division Open House

Get ready for a fun and educational afternoon at the City of Yellowknife Fire Division's Annual Open House! Join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fire Hall, located at 100 Taylor Road, for a free BBQ and a chance to meet our local firefighters. Residents will also get an opportunity to explore fire trucks up close, and discover the amazing tools and equipment we use to keep our community safe.

Activities include:

• Live fire demonstration: Showcasing YKDF’s firefighting...

Yellowknife ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Yellowknife, let’s get active for the chance to win!

The City of Yellowknife invites residents to get active in ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge, presented by Novo Nordisk, help the City win up to $100,000 to use for community recreation initiatives!

The challenge runs from June 1 - 30, 2024, and is open to all residents and visitors. The City encourages Yellowknifers to engage in the following challenges:

Pup Walk – June 1 to 7, 2024: Yellowknife residents and visitors are encouraged to hike...