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Santa Claus Parade 2023

Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 01:37 PM

The City of Yellowknife is excited to invite all residents to take part in the 2023 Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Watch the downtown core come alive as community groups and festive floats take to the streets to spread holiday cheer!

This year’s theme, “Yellowknife Strong”, highlights the perseverance of our community and the dedication of first responders, essential staff, and volunteers during this past wildfire season.

Community organi­zations,...

City Landlines Down

Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 12:00 PM

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to advise residents that City phones are not working as a result of a network issue that is impacting local and long distance service. As such, currently residents will not be able to access 9-1-1 or reach the City by phone. As an alternative to calling 9-1-1, residents are asked to report an emergency in-person at City Hall, the Fire Hall, or the RCMP office. For City related inquiries, please contact the City by email.

Shop Local this Holiday Season

Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:54 PM

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce are excited to launch the annual Shop Local campaign from October 30 to November 26, 2023. $10,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs, which includes $5,000 from the Chamber’s Business Relief Fund and $5,000 from the City.

“This holiday season we are once again encouraging residents to support the Yellowknife business community by shopping local,” said Mayor Rebecca Alty. “This year has been tough, and for those who can, we...

Entrepreneurship Week

Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:53 PM

From November 6 – 10, 2023, the City of Yellowknife (the City), in partnership with the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, Makerspace YK, the Francophone Immigration Network of the NWT and the Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, is offering a series of free workshops for Entrepreneurship Week.

Leading up to the Global Entrepreneurship Week initiative, the City will offer a rich and diverse program to anyone interested in expanding their...

Halloween Skate

Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 04:35 PM

Get into the Halloween spirit this year by coming out to the annual Halloween Skate hosted by the City of Yellowknife. This skate will take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Shorty Brown Arena in the Multiplex. This free event is open to everyone! Come in your Halloween costume and have fun skating around the rink all dressed up.