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Good Friday and Easter Monday Holiday Hours 2026

In observance of the Good Friday statutory holiday on April 3, 2026, and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026, the City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows:
 
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
• City Hall: Closed
• Solid Waste Facility: Closed
• Garbage Collection: Operating on regular schedule
• Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout: Operating on regular schedule
• Fieldhouse: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Multiplex: Operating on regular schedule
• Aquatic Centre: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lane...

March 25, 2026 Council and Special Council Meeting Agendas

The Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Agendas are now available at the links below:

• Council Meeting Agenda
  https://apps.yellowknife.ca/COUNCIL%20AGENDA%20MARCH%2025_%202026.pdf

• Special Council Meeting Agenda
  https://apps.yellowknife.ca/SPECIAL%20COUNCIL%20AGENDA%20MARCH%2025_%202026.pdf

Half-day Civic Holiday Declared In Recognition of the YKDFN Spring Carnival

On March 18, 2026, during a Special Council Meeting, City Council declared a half-day civic holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in recognition of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Spring Carnival taking place this weekend. Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to participate in the festivities and come together as a community to celebrate this important cultural event. In observance of the half-day civic holiday, the City of Yellowknife facilities and services...

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting March 18, 2026

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 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to give First, Second and Third Reading of By-law No. 5127, a by-law to declare a one-half (1/2) day civic holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026 to enjoy the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) Spring Carnival.

This Special Meeting has been called by...

City of Yellowknife Seeks Community Input on Future Programs

The City of Yellowknife invites residents to shape the future of local recreation by participating in the 2026 Community Programs Survey. The feedback will help guide the development of new programs and enhance existing services, ensuring they align with our community's interests, needs, and schedules.

Yellowknifers value opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, and build community connections. By sharing your input, you help the City identify the programs you’re most excited about,...