Media Releases

Council Appoints New Mayor

At a Special Council meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, Yellowknife City Council addressed the vacancy created by Mayor Rebecca Alty’s April 29 resignation following her election as Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories.

With 18 months left in the current term, Councillors weighed three options:
• To elevate a Councillor to Mayor and leave the resulting council seat vacant;
• To elevate a Councillor to Mayor and fill the open council seat by appointment or by-election; or
• To run a full...

2025 Construction Season

The City of Yellowknife would like to inform residents about planned construction projects scheduled to take place throughout the city this summer. These projects include:

• Replacement of watermain, sanitary and storm sewer piping, and residential service connections on Mandeville Drive, from Finlayson Drive to Hordal Road.
• Replacement of watermain, sanitary and storm sewer piping, and residential service connections on 41A Street and 49A Avenue, between 41 Street and 42 Street.
• Pavement...

Spring Large Item Pick-Up

The City of Yellowknife’s 2025 Spring Large Item Pick-Up will take place from Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, 2025, offering residents free curbside collection of eligible large household items. This program is available to households that receive regular Curbside Cart collection services.

To participate, residents must submit a completed Large Item Pick-Up Form by noon on Friday, May 9, 2025. Forms can be submitted via:

• Email: customerservice@yellowknife.ca

• In Person: Customer Service Desk at the...

Statement from the City of Yellowknife - Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy

“I would like to begin by acknowledging on behalf of Council members and residents the horrific and tragic events surrounding the senseless vehicle attack in Vancouver. On behalf of all residents, I offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of this tragedy.

The Yellowknife Filipino community forms an invaluable part of Yellowknife’s rich cultural heritage. Yellowknife stands with the Filipino community and offer our unqualified support and compassion...

3rd Annual Rock Wall Climbing Competition

The City of Yellowknife, in collaboration with the Yellowknife Climbing Club (YKCC), invites the community to join us for the 3rd Annual City of Yellowknife Rock Wall Climbing Competition on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall.

This competition will feature climbers of all ages and skill levels, with categories for kids, youth, and adults. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a first-time participant, we encourage everyone to register and take part in this exciting...