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Statutory Public Hearing By-law No. 5105

The Council of the City of Yellowknife will hold a Public Hearing at seven o’clock in the evening (7:00 p.m.) on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear any submissions to By-law No. 5105, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended. The purpose of the Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the subject lands known as 20 Gitzel Street and adjacent lands legally described as Lot 1-2, Block 119, Plan 634, Lot 1-1, Block 119, Plan 1192 and part of Road Plan 85, from PR...

Statement from the City of Yellowknife - Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy

“I would like to begin by acknowledging on behalf of Council members and residents the horrific and tragic events surrounding the senseless vehicle attack in Vancouver. On behalf of all residents, I offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of this tragedy.

The Yellowknife Filipino community forms an invaluable part of Yellowknife’s rich cultural heritage. Yellowknife stands with the Filipino community and offer our unqualified support and compassion...

3rd Annual Rock Wall Climbing Competition

The City of Yellowknife, in collaboration with the Yellowknife Climbing Club (YKCC), invites the community to join us for the 3rd Annual City of Yellowknife Rock Wall Climbing Competition on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall.

This competition will feature climbers of all ages and skill levels, with categories for kids, youth, and adults. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a first-time participant, we encourage everyone to register and take part in this exciting...

2025 Spring Clean-Up

With warmer weather approaching and longer days returning, the City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the return of its annual Spring Clean-Up program. This long-standing initiative offers non-profit and community organizations the opportunity to contribute to the beautification of our city while earning $700 per assigned clean-up area.

The 2025 Spring Clean-Up will take place from Saturday, May 10 to Saturday, May 24. Participating organizations must provide a minimum of ten volunteers per...

Aquatic Centre Opens

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce that the Aquatic Centre will open on Monday, May 5, 2025. Regular admission applies on opening day.

With an 8 lane lap pool and a leisure pool, this state-of-the-art facility can accommodate more programs than ever before. Registration for spring swimming lessons opens on May 6, 2025 at 9 a.m., with lessons commencing on May 12, 2025. Summer recreational and aquatic programs, kicking off at the end of June, will be open for registration on...