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UPDATE: Yellowknife Resident Dead after Vehicle Collision

Several ambulances were called to the scene of a pedestrian/vehicle collision on Friday afternoon in Yellowknife. The accident took place around 5pm at the intersection...

Yellowknife RCMP to Participate in National Memorial Ceremony

The Yellowknife RCMP are getting ready to take part in a nation-wide memorial service. Each year, on the last Sunday of September, police stations across...

Three Yellowknife Groups Awarded Canada Post Foundation Grants

Three different Yellowknife organizations have just become the shared recipients of a major grant. The Canada Post Community Foundation is given out to charities, schools,...

Yellowknife Couple Wins $1 Million in LOTTO MAX

A Yellowknife couple has just been announced as the winners of the $1 Million Lotto Max while they were visiting Alberta. While out visiting family...

UPDATE: Missing Man Located Safely

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual. 53-year-old Ernie Sangris was reported as missing on September 7th. He is...

Changes Coming to Yellowknife Transit System

The City of Yellowknife will soon be adding new routes to the public transportation services, as well as additional updates. Formerly known as Yellowknife Conventional...

Firearm Charges Issued in Yellowknife Arrest

Yellowknife RCMP recently arrested an individual during an unrelated investigation. As soon as the suspect was aware of the police, he attempted to flee the...

Three Yellowknife organizations share $15K funding boost from Canada Post Community Foundation

Three Yellowknife-based organizations will be sharing $15K in Canada Post Community Foundation grants. The Yellowknife Playschool Association, the NWT Montessori Society, and the Sport North...

YKCC to test out new Performance Program during 2024-25 season

The Yellowknife Curling Club will be testing out a newly created Performance Program during its 2024-25 season. According to the YKCC, a "curling club pro"...

City of Yellowknife and union representing city employees ratify collective agreement

The City of Yellowknife has announced that the Public Service Alliance of Canada Local X0345 and City Council have ratified a new Collective Agreement...

City releases updated emergency management plans, building on 2023 Wildfire After-Action Assessment

The City of Yellowknife has released its updated Community Emergency Plan and Evacuation Plan. According to the city, the plans will play a critical role...

Large item garbage pickup returns to Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife’s Large Item Pickup Event is back for one week starting next Monday. During the event, residents will be allowed to...

Snowking XXX seeks performers for 2025 festival

The Snowking Winter Festival has announced an open call for performers for Snowking XXX. The festival is scheduled from March 1st to the 28th and...

YKCares raises more than $20K during Co-op food drive

The YKCares Food Drive at Co-op managed to raise more than $20,000 during its 2024 event earlier this month. The total numbers came in a...

City and city workers bargaining unit reach tentative agreement to provide annual wage increases

The City of Yellowknife and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, representing the main bargaining unit of City employees, have reached a tentative agreement. Should...

Snowking’s 50/50 fundraiser winners selected

SnowKing's Winter Festival XXX "Hardcore Snow Pour" fundraising drive finished up earlier this month generating a total jackpot of $9,270. According to SnowKing, more than...

Community Showcase Returning to Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife will be once again holding the annual Community Showcase later this month. The event is set to take place on Friday,...

City Warns of Parking Ticket Text Scam

The City of Yellowknife is advising the public of a new scam that has been going around. The scam is being executed through text messages...

CIBC Run for Our Lives Returning to Yellowknife

After being unable to hold the event due to last year’s wildfires, the CIBC Run for Our Lives Mud Run event is coming back...

Tenant Fees set to Rise at Yellowknife Airport

The fees for tenant services at the Yellowknife Airport are set to increase. The fee increase is set to take place on October 13th. The...

Two Men Facing Charges after Yellowknife Home Invasion

Four people have been arrested after a home invasion took place in Yellowknife. On August 24th, Yellowknife officers were informed that a group of masked...

Yellowknife Encourages Back to School Safety

With kids getting ready to head back to school, the City of Yellowknife is reminding residents of some safety tips to keep in mind. School...

Snowking Announces Official Dates for 30th Winter Festival

Many months ahead of the actual event, Snowking and his team have shared the official date for the 2025 Winter Festival. In a royal proclamation,...

Yellowknife & GNWT Officials Exploring Plans to Address Homelessness

After a homeless tent encampment recently appeared in downtown Yellowknife, Mayor Rebecca Alty met with Premier R.J. Simpson and other GNWT Leaders to discuss...
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