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Fire Ban Lifted July 5, 2024

Effective immediately, the mandatory ban on open-air fires that was put in place on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) has been lifted for the City of Yellowknife due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures. A fire ban may be issued if fire danger conditions are extreme and necessitate a ban.

Please practice fire safety at all times, burn responsibly, and ensure your fire is cold before leaving. All fires must be in an approved fire pit and require a burn permit. For more...

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting July 8, 2024

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 Monday, July 8, 2024 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to:

• Give Third Reading to By-law No. 5090, a by-law to appoint Stephen Van Dine as City Manager for the City of Yellowknife; and
• Discuss an in camera personnel matter.

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

Capital Update June 28, 2024

Capital Update June 28, 2024

Attachments Capital Update June 28, 2024

Canada Day Event

Canada Day Event

The City of Yellowknife (the City) invites the public to celebrate Canada Day at the Somba K’e Civic Plaza on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 12:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

During this free event, everyone can enjoy family-friendly activities, including a bouncy castle, a balloon artist/magician, and a variety of live performances. There will be food from local food vendors available and local artisans on-site. The performance schedule will be posted on the City’s website in the coming days.

The...

Canada Day Holiday Hours

The City of Yellowknife would like to wish everyone a happy Canada Day!

The City's municipal service schedule is as follows:

City Hall                                                  CLOSED

Solid Waste Facility                             CLOSED

Visitor Information Centre                 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Yellowknife Public Library                  CLOSED

Fieldhouse and Multiplex                   12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Garbage & Compost Pick Up               Will remain the same

Sewage Pumpout/Water Delivery      Will remain the same

Ruth Inch Memorial Pool

Lane Swim                                           12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Public Swim                                         1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Family Swim                                        3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p...