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Modern Gold Mining Workshop

Today, stronger regulations, better technology, and shared decision making with Indigenous governments create new opportunities to do things differently. As diamond mines close, it’s time to talk about whether modern gold mining, with new safety measures, could help support the interests of the community.

What does modern gold mining look like today, and could it play a role in our future?

The City of Yellowknife is hosting two workshops to discuss how modern gold mining differs from the regions...

Structure Fire on Borden Drive

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 2:56 p.m., the City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 248 Borden Drive, which was initially reported by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Upon arrival, the crew observed smoke emanating from the back of the building. A total of 19 firefighters were deployed to the scene, and the fire was promptly brought under control and fully extinguished.

Fire crews remained on site until approximately 4:44 p.m....

Budget 2026

The City of Yellowknife’s Draft Budget 2026 will be presented at the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on November 3, 2025. Watch the live webcast, starting at 12:05 pm., or view the recording later on the City website. Draft Budget 2026 and its supporting documents will be posted to the City’s website that evening.
 
To provide feedback on Draft Budget 2026, please email Council@yellowknife.ca. To make a presentation at the November 24 Council meeting, please email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca

City of Yellowknife Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Community Recreation

The City of Yellowknife, ATCO, and NAKA Power Utilities (NWT) are proud to share that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term partnership that will set the stage for the naming of the ATCO Aquatic Centre and the NAKA Community District. This MOU helps strengthen and sustain Yellowknife’s recreational spaces where residents of all ages come together to learn, grow, and connect.

The NAKA Community District envisions treating key recreational facilities,...

Restoration of Click and Fix YK

The City of Yellowknife advises that Click and Fix YK has now been successfully restored.

Click and Fix YK went offline on September 13, 2025. Since that time, residents were asked to report non-emergency issues related to City infrastructure by email. Residents are encouraged to once again submit these requests through Click and Fix YK.

Click and Fix YK is a user-friendly online platform that allows residents to easily report issues, request services, or submit maintenance needs directly to City...