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Tourist Accommodation Tax Remittance

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 01:37 PM

A reminder to all local short-term rental (STR) operators that on April 1, 2025, the 4% levy came into effect.  It must be collected, and owners must report the total revenue subject to the Tourist Accommodation Tax on each stay shorter than 30 consecutive days.

The first reporting period and payment, covering April 1 to June 30, 2025—must be submitted between July 1 - July 30, 2025. This levy applies to all STR accommodations, including those booked through online platforms.

Important...

City Installs Bike Lanes on Range Lake Road

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 05:38 PM

Bike lanes have been installed that run the full length of Range Lake Road — from Woolgar Avenue near St. Joseph School to Finlayson Drive at the N.J. Macpherson School intersection — creating a continuous, safe route for cyclists of all ages. 

The new lanes improve safety, encourage year-round cycling, and connect two major school zones, benefiting students and the surrounding neighborhoods.

This installation is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to support Active Transportation by improving...

Imagine Yellowknife in 2050 - Let's Plan It Together

Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 05:40 PM

Yellowknife is growing, changing and facing many opportunities and challenges, some we can see coming and some that we cannot right now.  A community plan is an important tool to help guide our community over the next twenty-five years regardless of what comes.

What do you want Yellowknife to look and feel like in 25 years? The City of Yellowknife invites all residents to help shape the future of our community as it begins a comprehensive update to its Community Plan.

Through Let’s Talk YK 2050,...

Electrical Fire at Forman Court

Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 02:04 PM

On Monday, June 16, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a report of fire and smoke at a residence on Forman Court.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined that the incident was an electrical fire located in the homeowner’s basement. Before YKFD’s arrival, the homeowner had shut off power to the affected appliance, and the fire had extinguished itself.

Firefighters entered the residence and found smoke throughout the home, which had been distributed via the...

Food Truck Lottery 2025

Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 02:04 PM

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...