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Council And Committee Meetings Moving to Wednesdays Beginning February 1, 2026

The City of Yellowknife wishes to advise the public of the upcoming schedule change for Council and Committee meetings.

Effective February 1, 2026, the Governance and Priorities Committee meetings previously scheduled for Mondays at 12:05 p.m. will now be held on Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m. on the first, second, and third Wednesdays of the month, unless otherwise specified or provided for in the Council Procedures By-law.

Council meetings previously scheduled for Mondays at 7:00 p.m. will now take...

City Advances Let’s Move YK Transportation Plan Following Strong Public Input

The City of Yellowknife has completed the first round of public engagement for the new Transportation Plan, Let’s Move YK, marking an important milestone in shaping how people will move around the city over the next 25 years.

Through surveys, interactive online maps, and community pop-up events, more than 1,000 residents shared their experiences, priorities, and ideas for improving transportation in Yellowknife. This input reflects how people travel today and the challenges they face year-round...

Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours 2025

In observance of the Christmas Holidays from Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26, 2025, and New Year Holidays on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows: City Hall

• Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Closed at 12 p.m.
• Thursday, December 25, 2025: Closed
• Friday, December 26, 2025: Closed
• Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Closed at 3 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1, 2026: Closed

Solid Waste Facility

• Wednesday, December 24,...

Santa Visits Yellowknife for 2025 Holiday Swim & Skate

Santa is extending his stay in Yellowknife this holiday season! On Saturday, December 20, 2025, he’ll be at the Aquatic Centre from 5:00–6:00 p.m., and on Sunday, December 21, 2025, he’ll hit the ice at the Shorty Brown Arena from 6:00–7:00 p.m., bringing festive fun, treats, and cheer for the whole community. Santa Swim

• When: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Yellowknife Aquatic Centre
• All ages are welcome to enjoy a festive public swim with Santa on the pool deck....

Property Tax Payment Reminder 2025

The City of Yellowknife reminds residents that property taxes can be paid through pre-authorized monthly payments. Signing up for automatic payments helps ensure no interest is incurred on late payments. The enrollment deadlines for pre-authorized monthly payments are January 15 and July 15 each year. To sign up for pre-authorized payments, submit the completed pre-authorization form, along with a void cheque, to the City of Yellowknife in one of the following ways:

• By email to...