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March Break Activities

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to be offering several fun and engaging programs over March Break. Whether kids are keen to learn new skills in the pool or get creative with arts and crafts during our Day Camp, participants are sure to have a good time.

The March Break Day Camp is geared towards children ages 7 to 12 years old and will run in two sessions: Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15, and Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kids are welcome to sign up for...

Capital Update February 9, 2024

Capital Update February 9, 2024

Attachments Capital Update February 9, 2024

Public Notice Special Council Meeting February 12, 2024

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 12:05 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to give First Reading to By-law No. 5075, a by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, as amended, to reflect changes approved in Budget 2024.

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of Yellowknife pursuant to...

City's After Action Assessment Commences

The City of Yellowknife committed to reviewing the actions taken by the City in response to last summer’s extraordinary wildfire season and the emergency response undertaken. 

Through a competitive process, KPMG has been contracted to complete an After Action Assessment to identify best practices demonstrated by the City’s response to the 2023 wildfire season, as well as areas for improvement. The intent is to determine actions that will ensure better preparation for the future, as well as medium...

Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and Northern Roots are excited to announce the second year of the Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program. During this program, residents will learn vegetable production skills, attain hands-on food growing and harvesting training, and receive ongoing mentorship support to transform their yard into an abundant food garden.

Last year we were happy to see 18 mentees learn how to create a sustainable food garden. While some mentees became market...