Media Releases

City of Yellowknife Summer Hours

The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that effective Tuesday, May 21 until Monday, September 2, 2024, City Hall will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for its summer hours.

The Yellowknife Public Library (YPL) is closed on Sundays from May until September, but will operate with its regular hours from Monday to Saturday. To see the YPL’s full schedule, please visit our website.

The City’s Victoria Day long-weekend hours can be found online.

36th Annual Bike Rodeo

The City of Yellowknife’s Municipal Enforcement Division (MED) invites families with children from kindergarten to grade six to attend the 36th Annual Bike Rodeo and barbecue. This free event will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Multiplex.

During the Bike Rodeo, kids will be guided through an obstacle course to test their safety skills and will be provided with bike safety information. Those who wish to participate must bring their own bike; free helmets will be...

2024 Super Bingo Date Change

In an effort to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Annual Charlie Zoe Nitsiza $150k Handgame Tournament and at the request of this year’s hosting organization, NWT Hockey, the City of Yellowknife (the City) has moved the 2024 Super Bingo from June 29, 2024, to June 22, 2024. For further information, please contact the City at (867) 920-5600 or NWT Hockey at admin@hockeynwt.com.

City of Yellowknife Launches Emergency Email Notification System

The City of Yellowknife is unveiling its new emergency email notification system, which allows residents to sign up to receive immediate updates to their inboxes during an emergency situation.  This system will send residents an email with emergency updates when they occur, and will provide information on where people can go to get more details.

Residents are encouraged to join to stay up-to-date on City of Yellowknife critical public safety updates.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the same as the...

Niven Lake Residential Ballot Draw - Land for Sale

On Thursday, May 30, the City of Yellowknife will hold a ballot draw for three residential lots in the Niven Residential Subdivision.

The City holds ballot draws to ensure potential purchasers have a fair chance at obtaining developable residential lots. This sale of three residential lots in the Niven Lake Residential subdivision will provide opportunities for residential development. The lots are Lots 77 & 80 Block 308, Plan 4204 (2 & 5 Findlay Point) and Lot 32, Block 309, Plan 4204 (142...