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Civic Holiday on April 4, 2025

In celebration of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) Spring Carnival, the City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce that a half-day civic holiday has been declared for Friday, April 4, 2025.

By-law No. 5103, which received Third Reading at the March 10, 2025, City Council meeting, was passed to provide residents with the opportunity to participate in the festivities of the YKDFN Spring Carnival. The half-day holiday, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), encourages the community...

Development Permits Advertisement, Week of March 28, 2025

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Development Permits Advertisement, Week of March 14, 2025

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Development Permits Advertisement, Week of March 7, 2025

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Tourist Accommodation Tax Comes Into Effect On April 1st, 2025

The Tourist Accommodation Tax By-Law No. 5099, passed by the Yellowknife City Council in 2024, comes into effect on April 1st, 2025.  This By-Law requires that a 4% tax be applied to the purchase price of tourist accommodation in the City. The funds collected will be used to enhance and grow the tourism sector in Yellowknife.

All operators of licensed tourist accommodation within Yellowknife must comply with this new tax. This includes both larger commercial properties and short-term rental...