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Forest Fire Extinguished Behind Canadian Tire

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. the Yellowknife Fire Division, with assistance from the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment and Climate Change, responded to a forest fire 200 meters behind the Canadian Tire building. Upon arrival, crews estimated there to be a 10 square meter fire, burning the trees and underbrush within the vicinity. 

Personnel successfully contained the fire to the area, deploying hose lines until the fire was extinguished. Overhaul was...

Fire Ban Beginning July 12, 2023

A City of Yellowknife fire ban will be in effect starting Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on open air burning fire pits and will remain in effect until further notice.

Due to current conditions the area is experiencing, the Yellowknife Fire Division is implementing a fire ban to reduce the risk of wildland fires within city limits.

“The fire ban is a proactive measure to reduce the risk of fires starting from camp fires, bonfires or other open sourced flames within city limits. We...

Water and Sewer Rate Review

On June 4, 2023, the City of Yellowknife (the City) released an Interim Report with recommendations for rationalizing City water and sewer rates. Residents were encouraged to provide feedback via the City’s PlaceSpeak website by July 4, 2023. A number of comments have been received, and based upon the interest expressed to date, the City is extending the public engagement period to July 21, 2023.

The Interim Report was developed by InterGroup Consultants, a firm that specializes in utility rate...

Capital Update July 7, 2023

Capital Update July 7, 2023

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Capital Update July 7, 2023

Call For Artists To Design Street Pole Banners

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is seeking artists to submit design concepts to be included on street pole banners hanging from poles located along Old Airport Road.

All forms of artwork are being accepted, however the final version of the artwork must be converted to a digital format. The deadline to submit a draft concept is August 4, 2023. The goal is to accommodate up to 10 unique designs.

Successful applicants will receive $750 for use of their designs and are expected to complete their...