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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The City of Yellowknife invites all residents to join the Canadian Armed Forces in paying tribute to those who have served defending our values and freedoms, as well as honoring those who continue to serve our country today, at the 2025 Remembrance Day …

  Mayor Ben Hendriksen of Yellowknife and Mayor Peter Clarkson of Inuvik sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Council Chamber, City Hall, on November 6, 2025.   Today marks an important moment for the North. The City of Yellowknife and the Town of …

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 Monday, November 10, 2025 in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to: …

The City of Yellowknife Program Division is pleased to announce an expansion of its online self-serve booking services. Residents and visitors can now reserve additional facilities through the City’s recreation booking system,  PerfectMind .   The …

Today, stronger regulations, better technology, and shared decision making with Indigenous governments create new opportunities to do things differently. As diamond mines close, it’s time to talk about whether modern gold mining, with new safety measures, …

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, …