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City's After Action Assessment Commences

Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 06:25 PM

The City of Yellowknife committed to reviewing the actions taken by the City in response to last summer’s extraordinary wildfire season and the emergency response undertaken. 

Through a competitive process, KPMG has been contracted to complete an After Action Assessment to identify best practices demonstrated by the City’s response to the 2023 wildfire season, as well as areas for improvement. The intent is to determine actions that will ensure better preparation for the future, as well as medium...

Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program

Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 06:23 PM

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and Northern Roots are excited to announce the second year of the Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program. During this program, residents will learn vegetable production skills, attain hands-on food growing and harvesting training, and receive ongoing mentorship support to transform their yard into an abundant food garden.

Last year we were happy to see 18 mentees learn how to create a sustainable food garden. While some mentees became market...

City Repairs Water Main Break

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 04:46 PM

On January 23, 2024, the City of Yellowknife (the City) advised residents that work to repair a water main break located in the vicinity of Woolgar Avenue would commence. Despite efforts throughout the day, the City was required to perform two emergency water shut offs to address the tremendous volumes of water being generated by the break.

The water was shut off at approximately 9:30 p.m. for 30 minutes and at 2:10 a.m. for 15 minutes. It was necessary to shut the water off so that staff could...

World Snow Day Photo Contest

Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 01:34 PM

The City of Yellowknife invites the public to participate in a photo contest for World Snow Day this Sunday, January 21, 2024. World Snow Day, promoted by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation, is a worldwide celebration that encourages people to get outside and enjoy the snow.

Participate in World Snow Day this Sunday by getting involved in outdoor winter activities on your own or with friends and family. Submit a picture of these moments outdoors to events@yellowknife.ca for a chance to...

Property Assessment Notices

Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 04:37 PM

Please be advised that Property Assessment Notices have been mailed to all ratepayers (persons or businesses responsible for paying property taxes). Assessment Open Houses are scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall. The Assessor will be on site to answer assessment questions by appointment. Residents may call (867) 920-5664 or (867) 920-5625 to make an appointment with the Assessor or to speak to a representative regarding assessments.

For information regarding...