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2023 Reconciliation Gathering

The City of Yellowknife invites all residents to participate in its annual reconciliation gathering to create a vision for what Reconciliation looks like in Yellowknife, and what it should entail moving forward. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on August 29, 2023, at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. This evening will be facilitated by Tanya Tourangeau and Dëneze Nakehk’o and will include an overview of what actions the City has undertaken to date, opportunities to share information and ideas...

Yellowknife Firesmarting Commences

The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that firesmarting work has commenced in the community. 

Heavy equipment will be operating in the sand pits to expand firebreaks.  Residents are asked to avoid the work area and follow all signage.  City staff have removed sprinklers from community parks and will begin installation in the Kam Lake area today. 

The City wants to stress that our community is not currently at threat.  These measures are precautionary, and more information on the...

Yellowknife Wildfire Preparedness

AUGUST 5, 2023

The City of Yellowknife would like to update residents on proactive actions we are taking  in response to Behchokǫ̀/ Yellowknife Fire ZF015, which is currently burning 37km northwest of Yellowknife.

As dry and windy conditions are forecast to continue throughout the weekend and upcoming weeks, the City is working closely with experts from the GNWT Department of Environment and Climate Change to mitigate any potential future risk to Yellowknife. Based on expert advice, work to...

Special Council Meeting - August 8, 2023 Agenda

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following Motion:

• That Council approve the expenditure of funds on an emergency basis for wildfire mitigation/risk reduction within the municipal boundary.

Please see the attached Agenda for the meeting. 

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting August 8, 2023

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following Motion:

• That Council approve the expenditure of funds on an emergency basis for wildfire mitigation/risk reduction within the municipal boundary. 

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of...