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OPEN HOUSE ON THE RAW WATER SUPPLY UPGRADE PROJECT

The City of Yellowknife is inviting residents to attend a public Open House on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Explorer Hotel (Katimavik A Room) to learn more about the Raw Water Supply Upgrade Project.

This project will modernize and expand the City’s raw water system, helping ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient drinking water supply for the long term.

The Open House is an opportunity for residents to learn about the project, ask questions, and share feedback.

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Public Notice Special Council Agenda April 15, 2026

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a Resolution regarding Proportional Representation in Canada’s Federal Elections.

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of Yellowknife pursuant to Section 27 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act of the...

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting April 1, 2026

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to give Third Reading to By-law No. 5128, a by-law to renew the existing
electricity distribution franchise agreement with Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Ltd. until December 2035.

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of...

Good Friday and Easter Monday Holiday Hours 2026

In observance of the Good Friday statutory holiday on April 3, 2026, and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026, the City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows:
 
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
• City Hall: Closed
• Solid Waste Facility: Closed
• Garbage Collection: Operating on regular schedule
• Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout: Operating on regular schedule
• Fieldhouse: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Multiplex: Operating on regular schedule
• Aquatic Centre: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lane...

March 25, 2026 Council and Special Council Meeting Agendas

The Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Agendas are now available at the links below:

• Council Meeting Agenda
  https://apps.yellowknife.ca/COUNCIL%20AGENDA%20MARCH%2025_%202026.pdf

• Special Council Meeting Agenda
  https://apps.yellowknife.ca/SPECIAL%20COUNCIL%20AGENDA%20MARCH%2025_%202026.pdf