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Yellowknife Firesmarting Commences

The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that firesmarting work has commenced in the community. 

Heavy equipment will be operating in the sand pits to expand firebreaks.  Residents are asked to avoid the work area and follow all signage.  City staff have removed sprinklers from community parks and will begin installation in the Kam Lake area today. 

The City wants to stress that our community is not currently at threat.  These measures are precautionary, and more information on the...

Yellowknife Wildfire Preparedness

AUGUST 5, 2023

The City of Yellowknife would like to update residents on proactive actions we are taking  in response to Behchokǫ̀/ Yellowknife Fire ZF015, which is currently burning 37km northwest of Yellowknife.

As dry and windy conditions are forecast to continue throughout the weekend and upcoming weeks, the City is working closely with experts from the GNWT Department of Environment and Climate Change to mitigate any potential future risk to Yellowknife. Based on expert advice, work to...

Special Council Meeting - August 8, 2023 Agenda

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following Motion:

• That Council approve the expenditure of funds on an emergency basis for wildfire mitigation/risk reduction within the municipal boundary.

Please see the attached Agenda for the meeting. 

Long Weekend Fire Safety Reminders

The City of Yellowknife would like to thank Yellowknifers for their hospitality and welcoming attitudes while we hosted our neighbors and friends from Behchokǫ̀. The City’s collaboration with many partners like the GNWT, Tłı̨chǫ Government, and local businesses and organizations, assisted to make a difficult, uncertain situation safe and more bearable for evacuees.

The City is pleased Behchokǫ̀ residents can now return home. As a result of this, the wristband program that offered access for...

Garden Competition Returns!

The City of Yellowknife’s (the City) Annual Garden Competition is back by popular demand!

This year’s garden competition will take place from Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to Friday, August 11. A fun way to recognize gardeners in Yellowknife who have the green thumb that beautify our city, residents can nominate local gardens online for a number of categories. To learn more about the categories, please see the City’s website. Following nominations, residents can vote on which garden they feel deserves...