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Yellowknife City Manager resigns weeks into tenure

Just two weeks after starting the position, Yellowknife City Manager John Collin has tendered his resignation from the City of Yellowknife. A release from the...

City outlines wildfire preparedness steps as 2023 assessment looms

The City of Yellowknife is implementing various strategies to assure wildfire readiness. KPMG has been contracted to conduct an after-action assessment for the city's...

Yellowknife RCMP Investigating Weekend Shooting

Yellowknife RCMP are currently investigating a shooting that took place over the weekend. On Sunday, April 21st, around 3:15 am, officers were informed of a...

Yellowknife Burlesque Artist Chosen for Scholarship in Las Vegas

A Yellowknife burlesque artist is set to be honoured for their work on a national stage. As the only museum in the world dedicated to...

Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” Stage Show coming to NACC

A local theatre group will soon be giving Yellowknife a welcome taste of one of music's most beloved Southern Belle's Ptarmigan Ptheatrics, a non-profit group...

Folk on the Rocks 2024: Second Wave of Artists Announced

With less than 90 days until the North’s most popular music festival, Folk on the Rocks has revealed their second wave of artists who...

Ecology North Plans Full Schedule of Events for Earth Week

To help celebrate Earth Week in Yellowknife, Ecology North has a number of special events on the way. Strating on Sunday, April 21st, the day...

Javaroma donates portion of sales to support Gaza residents

Rami Kassem, the owner of Javaroma gourmet coffee and tea shops in Yellowknife, organized a fundraiser to support victims of the conflict in Gaza. "Everyone...

Yellowknife to Increase Rates for Parking Meters

In the next few weeks, the parking meters spread across the City of Yellowknife will all be having their rates increased. This comes after the...

Investigation Underway after Pedestrian Struck by Low-Speed RCMP Vehicle

The Yellowknife RCMP are currently investigating an incident where a pedestrian was struck by one of their own patrol vehicles. On the evening of April...

NTHSSA Introduces New Service Option for Outpatients at Stanton Hospital

More options for outpatient lab services are now available at the Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority made...

Council weighs in on anti-loitering device creating buzz downtown

If you find yourself distracted by the annoying buzz of mosquitos downtown, you may just be hearing things. The device in the downtown core, has...

New Exhibit Opens in Yellowknife’s Visitor Information Centre

A new exhibit is coming to Yellowknife’s Visitor Information Centre in the Centre Square Mall. The new exhibit is called “Skies of Wonder,” and will...

New Volunteer Collaboration Group active in Yellowknife

Yellowknife has a new group dedicated to directing local volunteer services, and it’s already in effect. As of April 1st of this year, Yellowknife Volunteers...

Yellowknife Accepting Applications for Food Truck Lottery

The City of Yellowknife is once again taking applications for the Food Truck Lottery. This is an annual draw, where the winning food truck will...

As Temperatures rise, Yellowknife Plans for Spring Maintenance

The City of Yellowknife has sent out a few spring reminders for motorists as part of the weekly Capital Update. With most of the snow...

Yellowknife Search and Rescue Group seeking New Volunteers

The City of Yellowknife’s Search and Rescue team is currently looking for new volunteers to join their team. They will be running their Basic Searcher...

Dettah Ice Road Officially Closed

The Dettah Ice Road has officially closed for another year. This year was one of the shorter seasons for the road’s operation, with it not...

Yellowknife’s Bullocks Bistro Receives $10k in Evacuation Recovery Aid

One of Yellowknife’s most popular restaurants will be receiving some more financial aid to help recover from the evacuations. As was the same with many...

Fire Marshal Investigating Structure Fire in Yellowknife

The GNWT’s Office of the Fire Marshal is currently investigating a structure fire that took place on Monday night in Yellowknife. First responders were sent...

Yellowknife’s New Busses Ready for Service

Yellowknife’s brand new busses are ready to go, and will be out on the streets later this afternoon. Mayor Rebecca Alty appeared alongside several spokespeople...

Dettah Ice Road Set to Close For Season

The Dettah Ice Road is set for an early closure on Tuesday. The GNWT Department of Infrastructure says warm weather striking Yellowknife over the last...

120 Singers Set to Perform in Latest Show of YK’s Aurora Chorealis

Yellowknife’s Aurora Chorealis group is getting ready for their next spring concert, which will feature over 100 singers. The performance will be called “Connections,” and...

Yellowknife Toboggan Hill & Ice Rinks Closing for Spring

A handful of Yellowknife winter attractions have either been closed for the season, or will be closing in the coming days. Firstly, due to the...
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