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Parking Meter Rate Changes

In February 2024, Council passed an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, increasing rates for all parking meters in Yellowknife.

Starting today, April 17, until April 30, the Municipal Enforcement Division will be working across the city to reprogram all parking meters with the new rates. During this transition period, residents may notice some parking meters at the previous rate and some at new rates. The Passport Parking Canada App will be updated with the new rates on May 1,...

Fire on Cameron Road

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on April 15, 2024, the City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a call on Cameron Road for a report of a fire.

Upon arrival, crews saw flames and smoke outside coming from the yard area, as a result of stored materials catching fire. YKFD extinguished the fire and was on the scene until approximately 1:45 a.m. The Municipal Enforcement Division diverted traffic on the scene.

No injuries were reported. There are no health concerns because of the smoke in...

2024 Spring Reminders

As we welcome spring and the warmer temperatures it brings, the City of Yellowknife reminds residents of important changes happening around the city and precautions that should be taken during the spring melt season.

Roads and Sidewalks

• Exercise extreme caution, particularly in mornings and evenings, as daily temperature changes cause slippery road and sidewalk conditions;
• Before May 15 as per By-law No. 5055 property owners or occupants with a public sidewalk are asked to sweep their sidewalk to...

Capital Update April 12, 2024

Capital Update April 12, 2024

Attachments Capital Update April 12, 2024

51 Avenue Toboggan Hill Closure

The City of Yellowknife wishes to advise residents that effective Friday, April 10, 2024, the recreational toboggan hill at 51 Avenue between 55 and 54 Streets will be closed for the season.

Please use caution and obey signage while heavy machinery removes the snow from 51 Avenue. Residents can expect the street to be back open to vehicular traffic by 4:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the City at 920-5600.