Media Releases

YKFlex Buses Begin Service

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce that the new YKFlex vehicle fleet officially begins service on Friday, December 6, 2024.

The YKFlex vehicles will replace the previous Yellowknife Accessible Transit System (YATS), and maintain the same specialized transit service YATS offered but with increased comfort and safety. YKFlex will continue to provide door-to-accessible door service for registered users who are unable to board, ride, or disembark the fixed route transit system...

2024 Santa Claus Parade Winners

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

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

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

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...