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New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025

As the community counts down to the New Year, the City of Yellowknife warmly invites residents and visitors to come together and welcome 2026 at the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display. The celebration will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, lighting up the winter sky with a vibrant display. Residents are encouraged to gather at Somba K’e Civic Plaza to enjoy the show, with fireworks launched from Frame Lake. Whilst you plan your evening to enjoy the fireworks display, please...

Snowmobile Safety Reminder 2025

As Yellowknifers gear up for another busy winter on the trails, the City is encouraging all snowmobile operators and riders to prioritize safety. Responsible riding helps protect you, your passengers, and everyone sharing our winter landscapes. Snowmobile use is permitted only in authorized areas — Zones A and B, and is prohibited in designated red zones. Operators must follow all posted and regulated speed limits:

• 45 km/h maximum on roads
• 30 km/h maximum where no speed limit is posted
• 30 km/h...

Be In The Room: Engage Directly with Experts at the Modern Gold Mining Workshop

The City of Yellowknife invites residents, local leaders, and Indigenous governments to register and join one of two full-day Modern Gold Mining Workshops. The Yellowknife session will be held on Saturday, November 22, at City Hall, and the Dettah session, delivered in partnership with Yellowknives Dene First Nation, will take place on Monday, November 24, at the Chief Drygeese Centre. These interactive workshops provide a rare opportunity to engage directly with experts shaping mining in the...

Statement From the City of Yellowknife: Incident at Yellowknife Public Library

The City of Yellowknife is aware of an incident that occurred on November 18, 2025, at the Yellowknife Public Library involving our contracted security provider and a member of the public. We understand that a partial video recording of this incident is circulating on social media.

The City takes all such incidents seriously. Our contracted security firm has initiated an internal review of this incident.

The safety and well-being of library staff, security personnel, and all Yellowknifers is our...

Grant Programs 2026

Applications for the City of Yellowknife’s 2026 Community Grant Funding Program and Heritage Committee Grant Program are now open. The application deadline for all grants is Monday, 19 January 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The Community Grant Program includes the following 3 categories:
- Community Service Grants
- Multi-Year Grants
- Sponsorship Grants These grants are intended for non-profit, community organizations that deliver events, projects, or programs that align with the Council’s Strategic Directions....