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Structure Fire on Borden Drive

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 2:56 p.m., the City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 248 Borden Drive, which was initially reported by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Upon arrival, the crew observed smoke emanating from the back of the building. A total of 19 firefighters were deployed to the scene, and the fire was promptly brought under control and fully extinguished.

Fire crews remained on site until approximately 4:44 p.m....

Budget 2026

The City of Yellowknife’s Draft Budget 2026 will be presented at the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on November 3, 2025. Watch the live webcast, starting at 12:05 pm., or view the recording later on the City website. Draft Budget 2026 and its supporting documents will be posted to the City’s website that evening.
 
To provide feedback on Draft Budget 2026, please email Council@yellowknife.ca. To make a presentation at the November 24 Council meeting, please email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca

City of Yellowknife Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Community Recreation

The City of Yellowknife, ATCO, and NAKA Power Utilities (NWT) are proud to share that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term partnership that will set the stage for the naming of the ATCO Aquatic Centre and the NAKA Community District. This MOU helps strengthen and sustain Yellowknife’s recreational spaces where residents of all ages come together to learn, grow, and connect.

The NAKA Community District envisions treating key recreational facilities,...

Restoration of Click and Fix YK

The City of Yellowknife advises that Click and Fix YK has now been successfully restored.

Click and Fix YK went offline on September 13, 2025. Since that time, residents were asked to report non-emergency issues related to City infrastructure by email. Residents are encouraged to once again submit these requests through Click and Fix YK.

Click and Fix YK is a user-friendly online platform that allows residents to easily report issues, request services, or submit maintenance needs directly to City...

City works with Łutsel k’e on Community Planning

Chief James Marlowe, Łutsel K’e, welcomed Mayor Ben Hendriksen to his community on Friday, October 17, 2025, to discuss Yellowknife’s 2050 Community Plan Update and other topics of mutual interest – a historic first between the two communities.

“Our goal is to build and have a good working relationship with the City of Yellowknife. Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and its members contribute tremendously to the growth of the city, its businesses and service providers,” said Chief James...