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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, …

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 …

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 …