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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This April, join us in recognizing the unsung heroes who are always there when we need them most. From April 13 to 19, we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honouring the dedicated Dispatchers who serve as the critical link between emergency situations and life-saving responses.

At the City of Yellowknife, our Emergency Dispatchers manage over 6,000 calls each year, coordinating essential services for Fire & Ambulance, Public Works, and our Municipal Enforcement Division....

Indoor Garage Sale 2025

The City of Yellowknife is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Indoor Garage Sale – a beloved community event offering an exciting opportunity for both vendors and shoppers to discover hidden treasures and great deals, all under one roof! Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your reusable shopping bags for a fun and sustainable shopping experience.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Location: Multiplex – Ed...

Skills Canada NWT Temporary Crosswalk

On Friday, April 11, 2025, Skills Canada, Northwest Territories, will be hosting a competition at Summit Air on Old Airport Road. Due to the expected number of participants, overflow parking will be directed to the Bristol Pit parking lot, leading to an increase in pedestrian traffic across Old Airport Road between Summit Air and the parking lot.

To enhance pedestrian safety, the City of Yellowknife will be implementing the following temporary measures along Old Airport Road:

• A temporary...

Public Notice Special Council Meeting April 14, 2025

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to:

• adopt Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, March 24, 2025;
• approve the expenditures of $15,600 from the Heritage Committee budget to support applications from Black Advocacy Coalition UpNorth and Yellowknife Historical Society; and

Preparations Underway for Aquatic Centre Opening

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is ramping up preparations for the opening of the Aquatic Centre.  To this end, the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool (RIMP) will be closed to the public as of Monday, April 14, 2025, to enable staff training in the new facility. Please be advised that all aquatic programming will be temporarily paused as of April 14, until further notice.

During this period, residents may notice increased activity at the Aquatic Centre as preparations continue for both staff training...