Media Releases

Good Friday and Easter Monday Holiday Hours 2026

In observance of the Good Friday statutory holiday on April 3, 2026, and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026, the City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows:
 
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
• City Hall: Closed
• Solid Waste Facility: Closed
• Garbage Collection: Operating on regular schedule
• Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout: Operating on regular schedule
• Fieldhouse: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Multiplex: Operating on regular schedule
• Aquatic Centre: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lane...

Half-day Civic Holiday Declared In Recognition of the YKDFN Spring Carnival

On March 18, 2026, during a Special Council Meeting, City Council declared a half-day civic holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in recognition of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Spring Carnival taking place this weekend. Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to participate in the festivities and come together as a community to celebrate this important cultural event. In observance of the half-day civic holiday, the City of Yellowknife facilities and services...

City of Yellowknife Seeks Community Input on Future Programs

The City of Yellowknife invites residents to shape the future of local recreation by participating in the 2026 Community Programs Survey. The feedback will help guide the development of new programs and enhance existing services, ensuring they align with our community's interests, needs, and schedules.

Yellowknifers value opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, and build community connections. By sharing your input, you help the City identify the programs you’re most excited about,...

Yellowknife Fire Division Modernizes Fleet to Strengthen Emergency Response Identity

The Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) is modernizing its fleet with a shift toward high-contrast, safer color schemes. The new red-and-black vehicle design, paired with retroreflective materials that enhance nighttime visibility, accompanies the replacement of three vehicles to the Division’s emergency operations fleet: an Administrative Pickup, a Command Vehicle, and an Ambulance. Moving away from the Division’s traditional white and green, these updated units adopt a new look, strengthening...

Aquatic Centre Temporary Closure for Warranty Inspection and Repairs

The City of Yellowknife advises residents that the Aquatic Centre will be temporarily closed from April 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to May 2, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to complete a comprehensive warranty inspection and related repairs.
 
As the facility approaches its first anniversary since opening on May 5, 2025, this scheduled inspection is a standard and important step for new buildings. It allows contractors and specialists to thoroughly review mechanical, structural, and operational systems, address...