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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...

2025 Spring Clean-Up

With warmer weather approaching and longer days returning, the City of Yellowknife is pleased to announce the return of its annual Spring Clean-Up program. This long-standing initiative offers non-profit and community organizations the opportunity to contribute to the beautification of our city while earning $700 per assigned clean-up area.

The 2025 Spring Clean-Up will take place from Saturday, May 10 to Saturday, May 24. Participating organizations must provide a minimum of ten volunteers per...

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...

Development Permits Advertisement, Week of April 25, 2025

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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...