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FireSmarting Your Home

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 05:32 PM

The City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD), in collaboration with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and FireSmart NWT, is pleased to continue offering wildfire resilience initiatives to residents of Yellowknife and N’dilǫ.

As part of this initiative, free Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessments are available upon request. These assessments are conducted by YKFD staff and provide property-specific recommendations to reduce...

City of Yellowknife Summer Hours 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 06:59 PM

The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that effective Tuesday, May 20, 2025, until Friday, August 29, 2025, City Hall will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for its summer hours. Regular winter hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

The City’s hours of operation for the Victoria Day long-weekend can be found on our website.

We encourage residents to take note of the adjusted hours and plan their visits accordingly.

Victoria Day Holiday Hours 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:20 PM


In observance of the Victoria Day statutory holiday on Monday, May 19, City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows:

  • City Hall: Closed
  • Solid Waste Facility: Closed
  • Garbage Collection: Operating on regular schedule
  • Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout: Operating on regular schedule
  • Fieldhouse: Open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Multiplex: Open 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Aquatic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Public Swim)
  • Yellowknife Community Arena: Closed
  • Yellowknife Public Library: Closed


National Police Week 2025

Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 05:43 PM

In recognition of National Police Week, taking place from May 11 to 17, 2025, the City of Yellowknife (the City) honours the contributions of the Municipal Enforcement Division (MED), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the many first responders and community organizations dedicated to serving our residents every day.

This year’s theme, “Committed to Serve Together,” highlights the importance of partnership in maintaining public safety. The City celebrates the collaboration among...

Development Permit Advertisement, Week of May 9, 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 06:23 PM

Please read entire Development Permits Advertisement.

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