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2024 Santa Claus Parade Winners
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 05:29 PM
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, community members got into the holiday spirit as they gathered on the streets of Yellowknife to watch the Santa Claus Parade. Every year, the participating organizations that spread the most cheer win a prize. This year’s theme was “The Grinch” and with over 35 fantastic floats, the judges had their work cut out for them. After some deliberation, the City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Santa Claus Parade:
- 1st Place: 440...
Intervention in NTPC General Rate Application
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 11:21 AM
Today, the Town of Hay River and the City of Yellowknife registered as interveners in the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) General Rate Application (GRA) with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for an overall power rate increase of 24.8%. Both communities will participate in the proceedings to ensure that rates remain as low as possible.
As residents are aware, NTPC is the primary generator of electricity in the NWT and also the primary operator of electricity transmission...
2025 City Grant Applications Open
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2024 05:05 PM
The City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 grants available through the City of Yellowknife. The application deadline for all grants is Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
The Community Grant Program consists of three grant categories:
- Community Service grants
- Multi-year grants
- Sponsorship grants
The Heritage Committee Grant Program consists of one grant category:
- Heritage Committee grants
For the Community Service grants, the...
Seeking Input on Livery Licence By-law
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 05:29 PM
The City of Yellowknife (the City) is seeking public feedback as it prepares to modernize Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 – a By-law which regulates taxi licensing and related matters.
From November 1-30, 2024, taxi companies, drivers and members of the public who rely on taxis are invited to share their general feedback on the current Livery Licence By-law as well as on the proposed changes via a survey on PlaceSpeak. This survey will be advertised on the City’s social media channels throughout the...
2024 Santa Claus Parade
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 04:30 PM
The City of Yellowknife is excited to invite residents to take part in the 2024 Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Watch the downtown core come alive as community groups and festive floats take to the streets to spread holiday cheer!
We would like to thank all residents who participated in the online Santa Claus Parade survey. The results are in, and this year’s theme is “The Grinch”. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with a dash of whimsy...