Media Releases

Halloween Skate

Get into the Halloween spirit this year by coming out to the annual Halloween Skate hosted by the City of Yellowknife. This skate will take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Shorty Brown Arena in the Multiplex. This free event is open to everyone! Come in your Halloween costume and have fun skating around the rink all dressed up. 

2024 Budget Input

The City of Yellowknife is seeking public input for the development of the 2024 Draft Budget. If there are considerations you would like to see included in this important financial plan, you are invited to make a presentation to Council at its meeting on October 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. Residents can also email their input to budget@yellowknife.ca before October 20, 2023.

To make a presentation, please email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca or call (867) 920-5646 before noon on October 23 to be included on the...

Pumpkin Lane 2023

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the return of Pumpkin Lane! Come take a stroll along the McMahon Frame Lake Trail (near the JumpStart Accessible Playground) to see the pumpkin path lit up and marvel at the creative carvings done by community members.

This event will run from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, through to Saturday, November 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Residents are invited to showcase their pumpkins by adding them to the path throughout the event. Lighting supplies are...

Public Boat Launch Removal

The City of Yellowknife wishes to advise residents that on Monday, October 16, 2023, the public boat launch in Old Town will be removed. The floating curtain under the McMeekan Causeway Bridge to Latham Island will be installed to promote ice formation, providing a safe passage for both pedestrians and snow machines.

For more information, please contact the City at (867) 920-5600.

Fire Prevention Week

From October 8-14, 2023, the Yellowknife Fire Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote Fire Prevention Week. Throughout the week, safety tips will be shared related to this year’s theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”

The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

“Year after year, cooking remains the leading cause of home...