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Update on Negotiations
Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 04:21 PM
The City and the Union have been continuing negotiations to try and reach an agreement. On Tuesday morning, the Union’s bargaining team left the table with more than 13 hours left to reach a deal and avoid a strike.
The Union left the bargaining table without giving the City the opportunity to be creative and work with the Union towards a solution.
The City’s bargaining team remains in the bargaining location ready to share its ideas towards the settlement of an agreement.
Changes to City of Yellowknife Services Due to Strike Notice
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2023 09:58 AM
The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to update residents about the current labour negotiations happening with PSAC Local X0345, represented by the Union of Northern Workers (the Union).
At 12:01 a.m. on February 5, 2023, the City received notice from the Union that the City employees it represents will strike on February 8th, 2023.
The City is disappointed to receive this strike notice today, as bargaining negotiations are set to continue tomorrow. The City remains committed to the...
City of Yellowknife and Prosper NWT Launch Entrepreneurship Week
Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 06:18 PM
YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | November 5, 2024
Yellowknife, NT – The City of Yellowknife and Prosper NWT are excited to announce the upcoming Yellowknife Entrepreneurship Week, taking place from November 18-22, 2024. This event is part of the global celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which ignites the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide each November.
The theme for this week is “Get Inspired! Online Tools to Grow Your Business.” Inspirational entrepreneurs...
City Mourns the Passing of Justice Murray Sinclair
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 06:32 PM
YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | November 4, 2024
The City of Yellowknife mourns the loss of Justice Murray Sinclair, a trailblazing leader and a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation.
Justice Sinclair’s dedication to uncovering the truths of Canada’s residential school system and his unwavering commitment to justice and equality have been instrumental in fostering a deeper awareness of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. His efforts have laid the...
Vehicle Fire on Morrison Drive
Posted on Monday, December 04, 2023 12:16 PM
On Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:37 a.m. the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) received a call for service to a vehicle fire in a detached garage at 48 Morrison Drive.
The Yellowknife Fire Division responded with one fire truck, one water tanker, one ambulance and six firefighters to the incident; and were able to successfully put out the fire.
The Municipal Enforcement Division were on scene to assist with traffic control. Traffic and transit routes were temporarily disrupted, but have since...
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