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Public Engagement on Wildfire Response

Following last summer's extraordinary wildfire season, the City of Yellowknife has contracted KPMG 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 to long-term actions needed to strengthen and standardize the emergency response capabilities within the City’s mandate.

The...

Statutory Public Hearing Notice By-law No. 5079

The City would like to advise residents that City Council has given First Reading to By-law No. 5079, a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law No. 5045 to permit a ‘campground’ on a portion of Lot 3, Block 569, Plan 4219 located in the Zone: KLS 2 – Kam Lake South Two (a property located near south end of Kam Lake Road).

The Council of the City of Yellowknife will hear any person claiming to be affected by the by-law who wishes to be heard at seven o’clock in the evening (7:00 P.M.) on Monday, March...

Capital Update March 8, 2024

Capital Update March 8, 2024

Attachments Capital Update March 8, 2024

Vehicle Fire on Range Lake Road

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on March 5, 2024, the City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a service call regarding a vehicle fire on Range Lake Road. YKFD extinguished the fire and were on the scene until approximately 1:30 p.m. The Municipal Enforcement Division were on the scene to divert traffic. No injuries were reported.

Friday Night Disco Skate

Amid City Hall’s decorative lights and under a starry night sky, the City of Yellowknife is excited to invite the community to our upcoming disco themed skate night.

This free, all ages community event will take place at the outdoor rink on Frame Lake on Friday, March 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The featured artist for the evening is DJ GladItsNight, who will be playing fun disco dance tracks throughout the night.

Note: If the temperature drops below -25°C (including wind chill), the event will...