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Holiday Lights Competition Winners

The City of Yellowknife (the City) and Northland Utilities are pleased to announce the winners of this season’s Annual Holiday Lights Competition. The top five winners will receive a $100 prize courtesy of Northland Utilities and a "City of Yellowknife Holiday Lights Top 5" plaque for display.

The top five winners are:

• 207 TILILO TILI
• 5 WONG COURT
• 117 NIVEN DRIVE
• 105 BANKE CRESCENT
• 12 LAMOUREUX ROAD

With a large number of participating homes, there was no lack of holiday spirit around town this year....

Capital Update January 5, 2024

Capital Update January 5, 2024

Attachments Capital Update January 5, 2024

Ice Safety Reminder

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents to use caution while on the ice on the various lakes around the city.

The City has received information of a large hole in the ice on Yellowknife Bay between Joliffe Island and Old Town. Ice conditions may be unpredictable and may change significantly from one area to the next, especially because of the milder conditions seen this winter.

Always be careful when traveling on the ice on any lake, especially in a vehicle or on a machine, and keep these...

Capital Update December 29, 2023

Capital Update December 29, 2023

Attachments Capital Update December 29, 2023

Fuel Truck Fire at 124 Bristol Avenue

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:20 a.m., the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) received a call for service for a fuel truck fire at the refueling station located at 124 Bristol Avenue. When crews arrived on scene, smoke and flames were visible on and around the fuel truck.

The YKFD used a hose line to contain the fire to the fuel truck. With the assistance from the Airport Fire Department who arrived on scene, the fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported and the fire was...