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Public Notice Special Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting April 22, 2026

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee at 12:15 p.m. on April 22, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chamber.

The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss a memorandum regarding Community Plan Comprehensive Update, Section 7 - Section 9.

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of Yellowknife pursuant to Section 27 of the Cities, Towns...

Public Notice Special Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting April 20, 2026

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee at 12:05 p.m. on April 20, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chamber.

The purpose of this special meeting is to hear a presentation regarding planned National Defence / North American Aerospace Defense Command (DND / NORAD) Infrastructure in Yellowknife.

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

Parking Meter Rate Changes Take Effect May 1, 2026

The City of Yellowknife advises residents and visitors that updated parking meter rates will take effect on May 1, 2026, following City Council's approval in December 2025. These changes are part of an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 and apply to all parking meters across the city. What’s changing:

• Parking meter rates will increase across all meter types
• Nickels (5 cents) will no longer be accepted at 1- and 2-hour parking meters
• No changes are being made to Parking Certificate Services

CoY Recognizes Dispatch Team During Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

The City of Yellowknife is marking Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–19, 2026) and extending its sincere appreciation to the dedicated team at the City of Yellowknife’s Public Safety Communications Centre.

Providing essential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round, dispatchers play a critical role in coordinating emergency and municipal response services across the community. Over the past year, the team has managed more than 9,500 incidents, supporting fire, rescue,...

Open House on the Raw Water Supply Upgrade Project

The City of Yellowknife is inviting residents to attend a public Open House on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Explorer Hotel (Katimavik A Room) to learn more about the Raw Water Supply Upgrade Project.

This project will modernize and expand the City’s raw water system, helping ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient drinking water supply for the long term.

The Open House is an opportunity for residents to learn about the project, ask questions, and share feedback.

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