The City of Yellowknife has begun Phase 2 of water testing in municipal buildings. The tests were begun because of elevated levels of lead reported in water at local schools. The first phase of testing detected dangerous levels of lead in 4 of the tested buildings.
The city of Yellowknife has finalized the results of its 2025 general assessment. Property assessment notices are expected to be mailed to all residents and business owners responsible for paying property taxes this week. This assessment saw an increase in assessed land and building values across the city.
The festival's sculpting symposium will see artist teams hailing from Spain, India, Finland along with with artist teams from Yellowknife and other parts of the country.. “Teams will land here in early March and have four days, from March 5 to 8, 2026, to create stunning works of art from the best carving snow in the world!” said Niki Mackenzie, award winning carver and Festival Board member in a joint statement with Keith MacNeill, a multi-year symposium coordinator.