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Behchokǫ̀ area search utilizing aircraft with forward looking infrared

The Behchokǫ̀ RCMP are continuing to coordinate a search and rescue operation for 54-year-old Ralph Beaulieu. Beaulieu, who was supposed to be picked up...

Bike Rodeo Returns to Yellowknife after Four Years Away

The City of Yellowknife is once again inviting young students to take part in the annual Bike Rodeo. Put together by the Municipal Enforcement Division,...

City Manager Leaves Council with Strong Message for Revised City Plan

John Collins, the departing City Manager of Yellowknife, marked his final day on the job by unveiling the revised 2024-2026 work plan, which he...

Sheila Bassi-Kellett reappointed as Yellowknife City Manager

At last night's council meeting, Sheila Bassi-Kellett was reappointed as the city manager for Yellowknife. Mayor Alty expressed gratitude to Bassi-Kellett for stepping in...

KPMG’s analysis of municipal wildfire response

An after-action review evaluating the City of Yellowknife's response to the previous summer's wildfires was presented at city hall. The presentation was based on...

What the city has done to date to prep for fire season

The City of Yellowknife has committed to a working draft of an emergency evacuation plan, set to be operational by mid-June. They've outlined a communication...

Yellowknife Gathers Together for 2024 Trade Show

As it does every year, the Yellowknife Trade Show saw hundreds of residents make their way to the Multiplex over the weekend. The Trade Show...

Yellowknife emergency phone lines restored

Northwestel has restored Yellowknife's landline connections. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. The temporary mobile numbers provided by the city for...

Yellowknife Golf Club Open for the Season

The Yellowknife Golf Club is once again open for the season. A staple of the community since 1948, the Clubhouse and supply shop have both...

YK businesses urged to open pathway to permanent residency through PNP Program

“I can’t express in words how I felt when I got my permanent residency,” said Karm, a 30-year-old food counter attendant at Copper House...

City of Yellowknife Seeking New Provider for Dog Pound Services

The City of Yellowknife is making a change to their dog pound services and their provider. Coming into effect on June 1st, the Great Slave...

CIBC Run for Our Lives Donates $525k to Stanton Territorial Hospital

It was just announced that the CIBC Run for our Lives Committee presented a donation of $525,000 to the Stanton Territorial Hospital. The donation was...

Pair of Stanley Kickboxing athletes win big at the Canada National Championships

For the past thirteen years, Stanley Kickboxing has participated in the Canada National Championships of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO). This year,...

First North Slave Fire of the Year Reported Far South of Dettah

A single fire has been reported in the North Slave region, far to the south of Dettah. The Fire Danger Forecast for the entire North...

NorthWords Holding Mother’s Day Event

The NorthWords NWT group is putting together a special event to help celebrate Mother’s Day. The group is partnering with the YWCA to help celebrate...

Salvation Army feeling the pinch as food need soars

Earlier this year, the Salvation Army purchased $15,000 in dry goods, and when complemented by generous donations from community partners, would last them for...

UPDATE: Missing Yellowknife Man Located Safely

The Yellowknife RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man. 20-year-old Lance Lafferty was last seen in downtown Yellowknife. He is described...

City Changes Important Parking Sign near St. Patrick High School

The City of Yellowknife is advising the public of a change that was recently made to the signage on a certain street. On April 26th,...

Yellowknife Street Cleaning Continues, City Advises Residents Clean Sidewalks

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents to make sure they keep their sidewalks clean. Over the winter, dirt and gravel deployed during the winter...

Yellowknife School Participating in National Music Cellebration

  A Yellowknife school is getting ready to take part in an annual, nationwide music event. Monday, May 6th is “Music Monday,” which is a day...

Applications Open for Yellowknife’s Indoor Garage Sale

The City of Yellowknife is once again getting ready to hold the annual Indoor Garage Sale. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18th...

Punk & Pizza, Brenden MacIntosh Releases Debut Album “Pizza Time”

Some say pineapple on pizza isn't natural, but what about punk on pizza? It was a loud night for those in the Yellowknife music scene,...

City of Yellowknife Offering Spring Cleaning Program to Volunteers

With the warmer weather slowly settling in, the City of Yellowknife is taking the opportunity to spruce things up for the season. Local non-profit organizations...

Services Returning to Nova Plaza after Fuel Spill

The services offered by the North Slave Education, Culture and Employment Service Centre, as well as the Employment Standards Office will soon be returning...
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