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UPCOMING POINT-IN-TIME HOMELESS COUNT

The City of Yellowknife (the City) will conduct its fourth Point-In-Time (PiT) in October 2024 with community partners and volunteers.  “PiT” is part of a coordinated national effort to measure homelessness across Canada.

The 2024 count will provide a snapshot of homelessness in our community since the last PiT Count conducted in 2021 revealing 312 people experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife.  The PiT Count will identify individuals staying in shelters, short-term housing, and sleeping...

Capital Update September 27, 2024

Capital Update September 27, 2024

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Capital Update September 27, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday Hours

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, please be advised of the following schedule changes for City of Yellowknife facilities:

City Hall                                                 CLOSED

Solid Waste Facility                             CLOSED

Visitor Information Centre                 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Yellowknife Public Library                  CLOSED

Fieldhouse and Multiplex                   12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Garbage & Compost Pick Up              Will remain the same

Sewage Pumpout/Water Delivery      Will remain the same

Ruth Inch Memorial Pool

Lane Swim                                           12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Family Swim                                        1:00...

Capital Update September 20, 2024

Capital Update September 20, 2024

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Capital Update September 20, 2024

Amnesty Day

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce that the Solid Waste Facility will host an Amnesty Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

During Amnesty Day, residents can dispose of regular residential waste free of charge, as the $16.50 tipping fee will be waived. Note that tipping fees for special residential waste will still apply. Visit our website for more details on which items qualify as special waste. 

Commercial vehicles are not included under the...