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Development Permits Advertisement, Week of January 24, 2025

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City Begins Extinguishing Efforts

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to advise the public that extinguishing efforts will commence at the Solid Waste Facility starting today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This operation marks a significant step towards the full extinguishment of the ongoing subsurface fire at the facility.

The City is prioritizing resource needs to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the firefighting efforts. This initiative is guided by the Yellowknife Landfill Control and Risk Reduction Plan...

Capital Update January 17, 2025

Capital Update January 17, 2025

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Capital Update January 17, 2025

2024 Assessments for 2025 Taxation

Property Assessment Notices have been mailed to all ratepayers (persons or businesses responsible for paying property taxes). An assessment is a value placed on property (land and buildings) for municipal and school tax purposes.

Assessment Open Houses are scheduled for January 23 and 24, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Assessor will be on site to answer assessment questions by appointment. Residents may call (867) 920-5664 or (867) 920-5625 to make an appointment with the...

Dog Impound Fee Increased

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to remind the public of the increase in the dog impoundment fee, which took effect on January 1, 2025. This fee increase was approved by City Council in December 2024.

Current impoundment fee: $250/day per dog

The dog impoundment fee applies to dog owners whose pet is being held due to being separated from their owner.

This fee adjustment supports the increasing costs of daily care when dogs are impounded. Dog owners are encouraged to ensure their pets...