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Capital Update January 12, 2024

Capital Update January 12, 2024

Attachments Capital Update January 12, 2024

Structure Fire on Gitzel Street

The Yellowknife Fire Division received a call for service to 992 Gitzel Street on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 7:10 p.m., as a fire was reported at this structure.

The initial attack crews were not able to make entry into the structure, as the fire had burned through the floor and was located in the crawl space. Crews repositioned themselves and attacked the fire from the crawl space.

The fire spread through the walls of unit 992 and into the attic space. Crews accessed the fire through unit 991,...

Holiday Lights Competition Winners

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and Northland Utilities are pleased to announce the winners of this season’s Annual Holiday Lights Competition. The top five winners will receive a $100 prize courtesy of Northland Utilities and a "City of Yellowknife Holiday Lights Top 5" plaque for display.

The top five winners are:

• 207 TILILO TILI
• 5 WONG COURT
• 117 NIVEN DRIVE
• 105 BANKE CRESCENT
• 12 LAMOUREUX ROAD

With a large number of participating homes, there was no lack of holiday spirit around town this year....

Capital Update January 5, 2024

Capital Update January 5, 2024

Attachments Capital Update January 5, 2024

Ice Safety Reminder

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents to use caution while on the ice on the various lakes around the city.

The City has received information of a large hole in the ice on Yellowknife Bay between Joliffe Island and Old Town. Ice conditions may be unpredictable and may change significantly from one area to the next, especially because of the milder conditions seen this winter.

Always be careful when traveling on the ice on any lake, especially in a vehicle or on a machine, and keep these...