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In observance of the Canada Day Statutory Holiday on Wednesday, July 1, City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows: •     City Hall: Closed •     Solid Waste Facility: Closed •     Garbage Collection: Operating on a regular …

The City of Yellowknife is beginning planning for future improvements to the Niven Lake Ravine Trail and is inviting residents and trail users to participate in the first round of public engagement. The Niven Lake Ravine Trail, also known as the Fire …

The public is hereby advised that a hearing of the Development Appeal Board of the City of Yellowknife has been scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an Appeal of …

The mayors of Iqaluit, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Inuvik met in Inuvik this week to advance a coordinated northern approach to Arctic security, defence readiness, and community resilience, recognizing the urgent and rapidly evolving nature of northern …

Beginning June 26, 2026, the City of Yellowknife will undertake a major sewage forcemain replacement project along 50 Avenue between 45 Street and the new lift station currently under construction near School Draw Avenue. This project will replace a …

The Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a structure fire at Wood Fired Pizzeria on 49 Street in the early morning hours of today. The YKFD received the call at 3:57 a.m., and fourteen firefighters responded to the incident. Fire crews arrived on …

Residents and visitors are invited to join the City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for the ceremonial unveiling of Wıı̀lıı̀deh Avenue. The ceremony offers an opportunity to witness an important community milestone, learn more about …

The City wishes all Yellowknifers a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day , with special recognition of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in our community, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. As the statutory holiday falls on a Sunday, a substitute …

The weather is getting warmer, and as residents look forward to summer adventures, the City of Yellowknife is reminding everyone to stay prepared for emergencies by signing up for Voyent Alert! The City of Yellowknife will conduct a test of the Voyent …

A new name recognizing language, place, and partnership. One of Yellowknife's most visible streets will carry a new name beginning June 21, 2026, as Franklin (50) Avenue becomes Wıìlıìdeh (50) Avenue. The change follows a formal request from the …