GNWT seeks public engagement on reducing fire services outside Yellowknife
Residents on Highways 3 and 4 will soon see a reduction of emergency fire services from the city. As of April 1, the City of…
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Wellness walk in Yellowknife kicks off National Addictions Awareness Week
The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre celebrates over 30 years hosting the march.
Nearly 100 people marched down 51st St. to bring awareness to addictions on Monday. Addiction is the cause of pain, says Katherine Arden, wellness manager…
RCMP: Two missing men found safe
Yellowknife RCMP announced two missing men have been located and are both safe. An RCMP press release says a 38-year-old man and 34-year-old man were…
Yellowknife’s Solid Waste Facility reintroduces salvaging site
The salvaging site will officially be open to the public Sept. 15.
In an attempt to reduce waste and optimize space at the Solid Waste Facility, the City of Yellowknife will reintroduce a salvaging site. “We had…
Territorial government goes back to the drawing board after rejected day shelter proposal
"The day shelter is temporary, the best thing we could do is to have housing for everybody," says Rebecca Alty, mayor for Yellowknife.
Since the proposal for a temporary lease of the lower level of the former side door centre for at-risk youth was rejected by the city…
Police investigating after body found in downtown Yellowknife
Police are investigating an incident over the weekend where a body was discovered in downtown Yellowknife. At 2:39 p.m. on Saturday, police searched an alley…
City, YKDFN launch sprinkler system to protect communities from wildfires
Approximately 100 years ago a wildfire left Dettah smoldering, giving it the name which translates to “bunt point.” “We don’t want history to repeat itself,”…
Wildfire safety workshop coming to Dettah
Not open to the public.
A two-day wildfire safety workshop will be hosted by the City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN). The event will run from…
YKDFN and City of Yellowknife organize economic development workshops
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have announced an economic strategy plan, through a set of workshops, to get citizens and…
Yellowknife Public Library reopening Thursday
After closing for months as a result of the pandemic, the Yellowknife Public Library will reopen Thursday at a limited capacity. The reopening comes with…