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City Launches Two New Grants

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is excited to announce two new grants for eligible small and medium-size local businesses and organizations to apply for. The City knows that businesses and organizations are still navigating the impacts of Covid-19 and these grants are intended to assist with that recovery process.

The first grant is the COVID-19 Festival and Events Grant, which aims to help reinstate or bring new events and festivals to Yellowknife. Organizations can apply for this grant once...

Council's Strategic Directions Launched on PlaceSpeak

Yellowknife City Council has released a draft of its new Strategic Directions, a guiding document that will inform Council’s decision making over their term of office. 

Council is seeking public input on Council’s Strategic Directions 2023-2026 and invites residents to provide feedback by engaging on PlaceSpeak, a free to use online tool.  Council’s Strategic Directions for 2023-2026 launched on PlaceSpeak on May 30, 2023. 

 Residents are encouraged to join the discussion and let Council know what is...

Indoor Garage Sale 2023

The City of Yellowknife is hosting the well anticipated annual Indoor Garage Sale at the Multiplex  on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tables are now on sale for $21 each with a maximum of four tables per person. Book your tables before they are sold out.  For more information or to book a table, visit https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/getting-active/indoor-garage-sale.aspx

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For more information contact:

Alex Bolanos

Special Events Coordinator

Community Services/Programs Division

City of...

Municipal Enforcement Community Showcase

The City of Yellowknife’s, Municipal Enforcement Division, invites community members to a Municipal Enforcement Community Showcase on June 10, 2023 at Somba K’e Civic Plaza from 12:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m.

Municipal Enforcement Officers will be on location to meet and speak with residents and provide safety information. In addition, there will be patrol vehicle tours, giveaways, free bike helmets for children who need them (while supplies last), and a free BBQ with lots of food and beverages,...

Fieldhouse Open House

The City of Yellowknife (the City) invites the public to an open house at the Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Explore the features and amenities that the Fieldhouse has to offer. City staff will be on-site to answer questions regarding group bookings, facility services and programming. There will be no charge to access the walking track and indoor play area.  

In addition, come watch a climbing competition hosted by the Yellowknife Climbing Club which begins at 9 a.m....