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City of Yellowknife Seeking Applications for New Homelessness Projects

The City of Yellowknife is looking for applications from Non-Government Organizations who are interested in running projects to support the city’s homeless population. Back in...

Dettah Ice Road Expected to Open Ahead of Schedule

Just in time to make those Christmas Day commutes easier, the Dettah Ice Road is expected to open ahead of its average expected date. The...

True North FM Donates $3,800 to Yellowknife School Food Programs

Just in time for the holidays, the True North FM team has decided to give back to the community. On November 30th, True North FM...

New Yellowknife Hobby Shop Opening on Saturday

Trading card and board game enthusiast in Yellowknife are about to have another avenue to explore their hobbies! Coming to the upper level of the...

Yellowknife Altering Business Hours for City Services during Holidays

The City of Yellowknife has shared the holiday operating hours for the various city-run services. Most of the city’s services, garbage, compost, sewage pumpout, and...

Winners Declared for YK Shop Local Campaign

Yellowknife’s Shop Local Holiday Initiative has found its winners! Every year for the holidays, the City of Yellowknife launches ShopYK, a campaign to encourage locals...

St Patrick High School Preparing for “Human Chain” Food Bank Donation

Yellowknife’s St Patrick High School is continuing a more than 20-year tradition with the Salvation Army. On Wednesday, December 18th, students from St Pat’s Interact...

Yellowknife A&W Permanently Closing at the End of December

After fifteen years of operation, Yellowknife’s A&W location will be permanently closing its doors at the end of December. The announcement was made in a...

Yellowknife Preparing for New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

The City of Yellowknife will once again be holding a special fireworks display to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The event will be taking place on...

Holiday Lights Competition Returns to Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife is once again partnering with Naka Power Utilities to put together the annual Holiday Lights Competition! Residents are encouraged to decorate...

SPCA awarded $10k grant from Pedigree Foundation

As part of a grant program offered by the Pedigree Foundation, Yellowknife’s SPCA will be receiving $10,000 to help run their operations. For their third...

Yellowknife local wins $1 Million with scratch and win ticket

A Yellowknife resident now has a much heavier wallet after a lucky draw on a scratch ticket! Leon Haniliak purchased a $10 Majestic Scratch &...

Yellowknife Salvation Army Feeling Effects of Canada Post Strike

The ongoing Canada Post strike has thrown a wrench into the holiday plans of many Canadians, and that includes the operations of the Salvation...

Aurora Chorealis Holding Special Performance at Legislative Assembly

Aurora Chorealis and the Fireweed Children’s Chorus will be taking part in a special holiday performance at the Legislative Assembly. The winter concert is known...

Yellowknife Snow Cleaning Schedule for Week of December 9th

The City of Yellowknife has shared the snow cleaning schedule for the week of December 9th. On Monday, Morrison Drive will be cleaned from Sikyea...

Diavik Diamond Mine Donates $25k to Native Women’s Association

Rio Tinto has announced that they will be donating $350,000 to 14 different organizations across the country to help provide greater services to people...

Yellowknife Lights Up for the Holidays!

Yellowknife's Samba K'e Civic Plaza was bathed in colours as part of the City's participation in the Winter Lights Across Canada event! This event was...

New Line of Accessible Busses Launching in Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife will be holding a special launch event for their new line of busses. The new vehicles are known as YKFlex, and...

FOTR Seeking Debt Forgiveness to Pursue Stage Renovations

The organizers of Yellowknife’s beloved Folk on the Rocks are seeking debt forgiveness from the City Government for a loan that was taken out...

Yellowknife RCMP Investigating Firearm Incident in Ndilo

Yelllowknife RCMP are currently investigating a case of threats being made with a firearm. The incident occurred in the community of Ndilo, and locals may...

Winners Announced for Santa Clause Parade

The City of Yellowknife has shared the winners of the 2024 Santa Clause Parade. This year saw one of the largest turnouts for the Santa...

Yellowknife Snow Cleaning for Week of December 2nd

The City of Yellowknife has shared the snow cleaning schedule for the week of December 2nd. On Monday, all of Hearne Road and McMeekan Causeway...

Stuff the Bus 2024 Exceeds Expectations

The 2024 Stuff the Bus Food Drive was a resounding success! As with every year, the True North FM Team partnered up with the Yellowknife...

New Photography Exhibit Coming to Yellowknife Heritage Centre

A new photography exhibit is coming to Yellowknife’s Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. The work of Yellowknife based photographer Bob Wilson will be on...
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