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Spring Large Item Pick-Up

The City of Yellowknife’s 2025 Spring Large Item Pick-Up will take place from Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, 2025, offering residents free curbside collection of eligible large household items. This program is available to households that receive regular Curbside Cart collection services.

To participate, residents must submit a completed Large Item Pick-Up Form by noon on Friday, May 9, 2025. Forms can be submitted via:

• Email: customerservice@yellowknife.ca

• In Person: Customer Service Desk at the...

Statement from the City of Yellowknife - Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy

“I would like to begin by acknowledging on behalf of Council members and residents the horrific and tragic events surrounding the senseless vehicle attack in Vancouver. On behalf of all residents, I offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of this tragedy.

The Yellowknife Filipino community forms an invaluable part of Yellowknife’s rich cultural heritage. Yellowknife stands with the Filipino community and offer our unqualified support and compassion...

3rd Annual Rock Wall Climbing Competition

The City of Yellowknife, in collaboration with the Yellowknife Climbing Club (YKCC), invites the community to join us for the 3rd Annual City of Yellowknife Rock Wall Climbing Competition on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall.

This competition will feature climbers of all ages and skill levels, with categories for kids, youth, and adults. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a first-time participant, we encourage everyone to register and take part in this exciting...

Aquatic Centre Opens

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce that the Aquatic Centre will open on Monday, May 5, 2025. Regular admission applies on opening day.

With an 8 lane lap pool and a leisure pool, this state-of-the-art facility can accommodate more programs than ever before. Registration for spring swimming lessons opens on May 6, 2025 at 9 a.m., with lessons commencing on May 12, 2025. Summer recreational and aquatic programs, kicking off at the end of June, will be open for registration on...

Improper Electronics Disposal Leads To Landfill Incident

Improper disposal of household hazardous waste in garbage bins can pose serious risks to the Solid Waste Facility (SWF) and the wider Yellowknife community. Damaged or compressed electronics can become flammable and may spark during waste compaction in City garbage trucks or at the SWF. These sparks can lead to fires, which may spread quickly and result in air quality concerns for residents.

A fire occurred at the SWF on April 22, 2025, with the suspected cause being the improper disposal of...