Media Releases

Road closures due to march

The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., several streets in the downtown core will be closed due to a public march. Please see the map below for the specifics on the road closures.

Santa Claus Parade 2023

The City of Yellowknife is excited to invite all residents to take part in the 2023 Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Watch the downtown core come alive as community groups and festive floats take to the streets to spread holiday cheer!

This year’s theme, “Yellowknife Strong”, highlights the perseverance of our community and the dedication of first responders, essential staff, and volunteers during this past wildfire season.

Community organi­zations,...

City Landlines Down

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to advise residents that City phones are not working as a result of a network issue that is impacting local and long distance service. As such, currently residents will not be able to access 9-1-1 or reach the City by phone. As an alternative to calling 9-1-1, residents are asked to report an emergency in-person at City Hall, the Fire Hall, or the RCMP office. For City related inquiries, please contact the City by email.

Shop Local this Holiday Season

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce are excited to launch the annual Shop Local campaign from October 30 to November 26, 2023. $10,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs, which includes $5,000 from the Chamber’s Business Relief Fund and $5,000 from the City.

“This holiday season we are once again encouraging residents to support the Yellowknife business community by shopping local,” said Mayor Rebecca Alty. “This year has been tough, and for those who can, we...

Entrepreneurship Week

From November 6 – 10, 2023, the City of Yellowknife (the City), in partnership with the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, Makerspace YK, the Francophone Immigration Network of the NWT and the Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, is offering a series of free workshops for Entrepreneurship Week.

Leading up to the Global Entrepreneurship Week initiative, the City will offer a rich and diverse program to anyone interested in expanding their...