Media Releases

Structure Fire on Gitzel Street

The Yellowknife Fire Division received a call for service to 992 Gitzel Street on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 7:10 p.m., as a fire was reported at this structure.

The initial attack crews were not able to make entry into the structure, as the fire had burned through the floor and was located in the crawl space. Crews repositioned themselves and attacked the fire from the crawl space.

The fire spread through the walls of unit 992 and into the attic space. Crews accessed the fire through unit 991,...

Holiday Lights Competition Winners

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and Northland Utilities are pleased to announce the winners of this season’s Annual Holiday Lights Competition. The top five winners will receive a $100 prize courtesy of Northland Utilities and a "City of Yellowknife Holiday Lights Top 5" plaque for display.

The top five winners are:

• 207 TILILO TILI
• 5 WONG COURT
• 117 NIVEN DRIVE
• 105 BANKE CRESCENT
• 12 LAMOUREUX ROAD

With a large number of participating homes, there was no lack of holiday spirit around town this year....

Ice Safety Reminder

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents to use caution while on the ice on the various lakes around the city.

The City has received information of a large hole in the ice on Yellowknife Bay between Joliffe Island and Old Town. Ice conditions may be unpredictable and may change significantly from one area to the next, especially because of the milder conditions seen this winter.

Always be careful when traveling on the ice on any lake, especially in a vehicle or on a machine, and keep these...

Fuel Truck Fire at 124 Bristol Avenue

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:20 a.m., the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) received a call for service for a fuel truck fire at the refueling station located at 124 Bristol Avenue. When crews arrived on scene, smoke and flames were visible on and around the fuel truck.

The YKFD used a hose line to contain the fire to the fuel truck. With the assistance from the Airport Fire Department who arrived on scene, the fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported and the fire was...

New Year's Eve Fireworks 2023

The City of Yellowknife invites residents to ring in 2024 by joining us for our annual fireworks display. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Residents can enjoy the show from the Somba K’e Civic Plaza, as the fireworks will be set off on Frame Lake.  

Please be aware of the following safety reminders:

• If viewing the fireworks near Frame Lake, be sure to avoid the area where the fireworks are being set off. This area is outlined in red on the map located on our website. The...