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Yellowknife Installing New Stop Signs

The City of Yellowknife will be installing a few new stop signs in the community. The new signs will be set up at the intersection...

After celebrating milestone season SnowKing brewing plans for 2026

Surrounded by towering snow castle walls, giant snow slides, and spectacular sculptures, Martin Rehak aka ‘King Marty One Boot’ smiles warmly as visitors stream...

Yellowknife firefighters battle blaze at apartment complex

Firefighters and RCMP responded to a fire that broke out at an apartment building in the city of Yellowknife yesterday afternoon. On March 27 at...

FOTR 2025 Announces First Wave of Artists!

The first wave of musical artists for the 2025 Folk on the Rocks music festival has just been announced! What is likely the most anticipated...

AVENS Honouring Employees with Awards Ceremony

The AVENS Seniors Community in Yellowknife will soon be holding a special awards ceremony to help honour their most dedicated employees. The event is known...

New Healing Lodge to be built in Yellowknife

N.W.T. MP Micheal McLeod announced that $7 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program will go to build an eco-sensitive Endacho Healing...

Two Yellowknife Students Selected as Loran Scholars

Two Northern students have just been named as the recipients of a prestigious award! Back in January, three NWT students, as well as 87 other...

YK Polar Plunge Event Raises over $32,000 for Special Olympics NWT

Early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 23rd, dozens of Yellowknife locals and visitors gathered for another of the city’s unique events. Participants and spectators...

Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty Running as Liberal Party Candidate for NWT

In a sudden announcement on her Facebook page, Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty has just shared that she will be running as the Liberal Party...

Yellowknife Prepares for Closing of Ruth Inch Memorial Pool

With the City’s new Aquatic Centre nearing completion, the City of Yellowknife is saying goodbye to the previous swimming pool. Beginning over the weekend, the...

YK Chamber of Commerce Pushing for New Immigration Employment Approach

The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is urging the GNWT to make some important changes to how the Territory handles Immigration. In a recent media release,...

YK Fire Department holds Memorial Service for Past Heroes

Early in the morning on Monday, March 17th, the Yellowknife Fire Department held a special memorial service for two of their fallen heroes. Twenty years...

New Ricky’s Location Opens in Yellowknife

For the city that could already be considered the culinary centre of the North, the doors to a new restaurant have just opened in...

Alberta RCMP Investigating In-Custody Death of Yellowknife Suspect

The Alberta RCMP are currently working with Territorial officers in investigating the death of a man who was already in custody. At around 4:00pm on...

Applications Open for FOTR Main Stage Showdown

The organizers behind Folk on the Rocks have announced that they are once again holding the Main Stage Showdown! This is a talent-show style event...

YK Man Arrested after Fake Firearm Incident

A Yellowknife man is facing several charges after using a fake firearm to make threats. At 7:00pm on March 6th, Yellowknife officers were informed that...

Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Visiting Yellowknife & Northern Schools

NWT students and the City of Yellowknife is being given a small taste of the final frontier! Throughout the week, Canadian Astronaut Col. Jeremy Hansen...

New Transitional Housing Project Opening in Yellowknife

In a joint coordination between the GNWT, the City of Yellowknife, and the Salvation Army, a brand new Transitional Housing Centre has just been...

Yellowknife Celebrates Black History Month at Annual Gala

On Saturday, March 8th, the Chateau Nova Hotel in Yellowknife had the honour of hosting the Black History Month Gala, organized by BACup North. While...

Stanton Foundation Raises $200k at Masquerade Gala

After holding their annual Masquerade Gala back in February, the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation has shared how much money they were able to raise...

Yellowknife Man Arrested after Pointing Firearm at Stanton Security Officer

The Yellowknife RCMP were recently called on to respond to a firearm incident at the Stanton Territorial Hospital. The incident occurred around 3:25 in the...

Yellowknife Snow Cleaning Schedule for Week of March 3rd

Snow cleaning services continue for the City of Yellowknife. On Monday, March 3rd, crews will be cleaning Arden Avenue from Dagenais Drive to Finlayson Drive,...

30th Annual Snowking Winter Festival Opens in Yellowknife

At 12:00 o'clock sharp on Saturday, March 1st, Snowking and his team once again opened the front gate at Yellowknife's 30th annual Winter Festival! After...

YK Fire Department Respond to Local Structure Fire

Early in the morning on Tuesday, February 25th, the Yellowknife Fire Department responded to a structure fire within the community. The call was made just...
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