Free Access to Fieldhouse Track and Indoor Playground Amidst Wildfire Smoke

In light of the ongoing wildfires and their impact on air quality, the City of Yellowknife (the City) is granting free access to the track and the indoor playground at the Fieldhouse when the local Air Quality Health Index is of 7 or greater. The Air Quality Health Index for Yellowknife can be found on the Government of Canada website. The Yellowknife Public Library also remains open as an option for public access during its regular operating hours. 

Community members will be notified when free access to these facilities is in effect via the City’s social media channels. This free access is being provided to encourage safe exercise for those at the greatest risk including children, elderly and at-risk populations and is available to all residents.

Note that due to the current Air Quality Health Index, free access to the Fieldhouse track and indoor playground is now in effect, until air quality improves.

Municipal and Territorial fire departments continue to work hard to protect the communities in the area. Residents can learn more about wildfire prevention and safety by visiting the website of the Government of the Norwest Territories. Additionally, for information on how to improve indoor air quality, please refer to the Government of Canada’s Guidance for Cleaner Air Spaces during Wildfire Smoke Events.