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Name: 2026 Yellowknife Open Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start: 2026-06-28
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Fred Henne Territorial Park

NWT Election 2023: John Stanley’s Frame Lake interview

Emily Blake·October 26, 2023

Businessman and kickboxing coach John Stanley says he offers a cool head, a regular-guy approach and a focus on homelessness and the economy.

Julian Morse is seen in a supplied photo

NWT Election 2023: Julian Morse’s Frame Lake interview

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A fire in downtown Yellowknife in the early hours of July 5, 2026. Photo: Peter Adourian

Overnight explosion, fire reported at Yellowknife encampment

Ollie Williams·July 5, 2026

Residents reported an explosion followed by fire along an access road between Yellowknife's Anderson Thomson Tower and 51 Street in the early hours of Sunday.

Peel River ferry ‘becomes dislodged,’ staff trying to retrieve it

Ollie Williams·July 5, 2026

The MV Abraham Francis ferry that crosses the Peel River outside Fort McPherson came loose after a cable broke. Staff are trying to get it back, the GNWT said.

The burn area from fire FS015 is seen north of Wrigley on July 2, 2026. Image: Sentinel-2

Officials ‘expect more pressure on southern portion’ of Wrigley fire

Ollie Williams·July 5, 2026

While the fire responsible for Wrigley's evacuation hasn't come closer in days, NWT Fire says winds from the north this weekend could mean difficult conditions.

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Fred Henne beach reopens, GNWT says E coli levels are actually fine

Ollie Williams·July 4, 2026

Barriers were placed between the water and the beach at Fred Henne Territorial Park. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

The NWT government reopened a Yellowknife beach after E coli warnings regarding the water turned out to have been based on an apparent sampling error.

An air tanker over Fort Simpson on July 4, 2026. Photo: Mike Canney

Cabin Radio’s Northern Knockout: World Cup of NWT communities

Heading into the World Cup last 16, how is your NWT community doing? We paired each one with a real-life World Cup team. Check the bracket here.

NWT Tourism given $500K to expand international reach

Ollie Williams·July 4, 2026

Crews work into night to save Fort Simpson homes after intense day

Ollie Williams·July 3, 2026

Review finds use of force ‘appropriate’ in Dene man’s arrest, RCMP say

Emily Blake·July 3, 2026

Evacuees navigate problems, find solutions at Yellowknife’s multiplex

Kai Wilson·July 3, 2026

‘Every antler once belonged to a sacred animal’

‘No reports of illness’ associated with Fred Henne beach E coli

Ollie Williams·July 3, 2026

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28 2026 Yellowknife Open Beach Volleyball Tournament 2026 Yellowknife Open Beach Volleyball Tournament All Day YK Beach Volleyball Club is running the second annual Yellowknife Open Beach Volleyball Tournament! The tournament will have youth and adult divisions! All teams will be guaranteed 3 games. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdftuUGYBnTUWqheyStDsf2eafzq8AorVcKcEx78P_kK_9xBg/viewform or scan the , ... CDETNO INCUBATEUR INTENSIF 48h Top Chrono CDETNO INCUBATEUR INTENSIF 48h Top Chrono 8:30am - 5:00pm Building on the success of its first edition, CDETNO is pleased to announce the second edition of its 48h Top Chrono Intensive Business Incubator, which will take place on June 27 and 28, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Diamond Plaza building in Yellowknife. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship and , ... Family Fun Walk – Diabetes Awareness Family Fun Walk – Diabetes Awareness 9:30am Children, strollers, and dog walkers are all invited to join us for a fun-filled community event promoting healthy living and diabetes awareness. Come and enjoy the socialization, exercise, and community connection while helping raise awareness about diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyles. , ... Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ...
29 Community Meet & Greet: Niven Lake Ravine Trail Project Community Meet & Greet: Niven Lake Ravine Trail Project 4:00pm - 6:00pm Help Shape the Niven Lake Ravine Trail – Community Meet & Greet #1 Join the project team at the ATCO Aquatic Centre to learn about the project and share your ideas for improving the trail. Your input will help guide future design and upgrades. , ...
30 Coffee & Conversation: Niven Lake Ravine Trail Project Coffee & Conversation: Niven Lake Ravine Trail Project 6:00pm - 8:00pm Help Shape the Niven Lake Ravine Trail – Coffee & Conversation #2 Stop by for a coffee, chat with the project team, and share your feedback on the Niven Lake Ravine Trail Project. We’ll be set up along the trail to raise awareness about the project and hear directly from trail users about their experiences an , ...
1 Canada Day Parade – July 1st 11 AM Canada Day Parade – July 1st 11 AM 11:00am - 12:00pm Public Service Announcement CANADA DAY PARADE Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Yellowknife and True North DATE: July 1, 2026 TIME: 11 AM ROUTE from Aquatic Centre Parking Lot, north on Franklin, east on 48th St. ending at Sir John Franklin School THEME – CELEBRATING SOCCER WITH RHYTHM AND ROOTS QUESTIONS: rotary.yellowk , ... Multicultural Festival Fashion Show Multicultural Festival Fashion Show 11:00am Step into the spotlight and celebrate the beauty of your culture!Do you own a stunning traditional outfit? Are you proud of the colors, patterns, and stories woven into your cultural clothing? This is your chance to shine on stage at the Multicultural Festival Fashion Show.We’re looking for bold, proud, vibrant partici , ...
2 Teddy Bear Pop-Up Picnic Teddy Bear Pop-Up Picnic 1:00pm - 3:00pm You’re Invited: Teddy Bear Pop-Up Picnic! Join the NWT Literacy Council and the YKDFN Wellness Team for a fun summer afternoon of storytelling, singing songs, and a scavenger hunt.•When: Thursday, July 2 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM•Where: Wıìlıìdeh Site (YK River)•What to bring: A picnic blanket and your favorite teddy bear , ...
3 Yellowknife Elks Lodge 314 Charity Golf Tournament Yellowknife Elks Lodge 314 Charity Golf Tournament Join us for our annual charity golf tournament in support of the Yellowknife Elks Lodge. This fun community event brings together participants for a day of golf, prizes, and a silent auction. Funds raised will support programs and initiatives for youth, seniors, and community members. All are welcome to take part or su , ...
4 Lego FIFA Mini Trophy Lego FIFA Mini Trophy 10:00am - 12:00pm Make it, take it and lift it like a champion. Your LEGO® FIFA mini trophy awaits. Come in store to build your very own official LEGO® FIFA mini trophy and take it home for free. In this session, Kids will: Engagement with LEGO play combined with the huge cultural moment of the FIFA World Cup. Learning fine motor , ... 4th Annual Show n Shine 4th Annual Show n Shine 11:00am - 12:00am Mark it the calendar folks July 4th our annual Show n Shine is gonna be a blast lots of activities live music all day n night plus draws fundraiser for NWT SPCA, if ya came last year and had fun well we gonna be doubled up on the fun plus flash tattooing a piercing what a fun packed day it’s gonna be , ... Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days 11:00am - 5:00pm For the month of July every Saturday from 11am to 5pm pull up for a fresh cut and a real conversation. AFRO Wellness, powered by LJJ Barbershop, is creating space for community connection, wellness, and meaningful conversations around mental health and substance use in the Black community. This is more than a haircut — , ... Nerf Gun War & BBQ Nerf Gun War & BBQ NERF WAR & BBQ 2026 Who says growing up means you have to stop having fun? Join us for an afternoon of foam-fueled warfare, great food, cold drinks, and friendly competition. Whether you’re coming to dominate the battlefield, settle old scores with your friends, or simply enjoy a burger while watching the chaos u , ... Sol de la Media Noche Sol de la Media Noche 9:30pm - 12:00am Norte Collective presents Sol de la Media Noche, a unique summer celebration inspired by the energy of Latin culture and the magic of northern nights.Join us at Elks 314 for an evening of Latin house, Afro house, reggaeton, and dance-floor favorites curated by DJ Nimni. Whether you’re coming to dance all night or , ...

5 Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... Sol de la Media Noche Sol de la Media Noche 12:00am - 2:00am Norte Collective presents Sol de la Media Noche, a unique summer celebration inspired by the energy of Latin culture and the magic of northern nights.Join us at Elks 314 for an evening of Latin house, Afro house, reggaeton, and dance-floor favorites curated by DJ Nimni. Whether you’re coming to dance all night or , ...
6 Communauté Leadership Pluriel.les Communauté Leadership Pluriel.les 5:30pm - 7:30pm La communauté Leadership Pluriel·les se lance le 6 juillet 2026 au Visitor Centre à Yellowknife. Ce projet pilote mené en partenariat avec le CDÉTNO et le CNF a pour objectif de favoriser le développement du leadership informel, la confiance, le partage d’expériences et la création de liens durables entre participant·e , ...
7 Farmers Market Farmers Market 5:15pm - 7:15pm The Yellowknife Farmers Market is a place to find delicious food, fresh local vegetables, home-made bread, tasty desserts, local art and crafts, and friends. Come enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the market! , ...
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9 Folk On The Rocks Big Shiny Trivia Night Folk On The Rocks Big Shiny Trivia Night 7:00pm Yellowknife – Folk On The Rocks is excited to announce a brand new event in the lead up to the festival!!! FOTR’s Big Shiny Trivia Night will be a night to get to know FOTR’s 2026 lineup and win some fun, exclusive prizes! Prizes include exclusive FOTR merchandise (designed for this event!), special items from RANGE Ma , ...
10 Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ... Territorial Fastball Championships Territorial Fastball Championships 6:00pm - 12:00am Come down to Tommy Forrest Ball Park for the 2026 NWT Men’s Fastball Championships! Teams from Yellowknife and Hay River will battle it out Friday through Sunday for this year’s crown. Games begin at 6:30 PM on Friday July 10 Finals scheduled at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 12 Beer gardens open all weekend until , ...
11 Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days 11:00am - 5:00pm For the month of July every Saturday from 11am to 5pm pull up for a fresh cut and a real conversation. AFRO Wellness, powered by LJJ Barbershop, is creating space for community connection, wellness, and meaningful conversations around mental health and substance use in the Black community. This is more than a haircut — , ... Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ... Territorial Fastball Championships Territorial Fastball Championships All Day Come down to Tommy Forrest Ball Park for the 2026 NWT Men’s Fastball Championships! Teams from Yellowknife and Hay River will battle it out Friday through Sunday for this year’s crown. Games begin at 6:30 PM on Friday July 10 Finals scheduled at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 12 Beer gardens open all weekend until , ... Afro-Caribbean Dance Party Afro-Caribbean Dance Party 10:00pm - 2:00am Afro-Caribbean dance party at The Raven Pub. Afrobeats, dancehall, soca, and reggae all night long. , ...

12 Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ... Territorial Fastball Championships Territorial Fastball Championships 12:00am - 10:30pm Come down to Tommy Forrest Ball Park for the 2026 NWT Men’s Fastball Championships! Teams from Yellowknife and Hay River will battle it out Friday through Sunday for this year’s crown. Games begin at 6:30 PM on Friday July 10 Finals scheduled at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 12 Beer gardens open all weekend until , ...
13 Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ...
14 Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ... Farmers Market Farmers Market 5:15pm - 7:15pm The Yellowknife Farmers Market is a place to find delicious food, fresh local vegetables, home-made bread, tasty desserts, local art and crafts, and friends. Come enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the market! , ...
15 Inner Landscapes Inner Landscapes All Day Join us July 10 for the opening of Inner Landscapes, an all‑women’s exhibition about the thoughts and memories we keep to ourselves. The show features glass mosaics by Vicki Tompkins and Dot Van Vliet, hyper‑real drawings by Lori Warren and photo assemblage by Kirsten Murphy.The exhibition includes a foreword written b , ...
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17 Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival All Day Overview Dance under the midnight sun at the 46th Annual Folks On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17-19, 2026! Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival – July 17-19, 2026 Join us for the 46th Annual Folk On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17th to 19th, 2026! Get ready for a , ...
18 Fort Smith – Men´s Breakfast Fort Smith – Men´s Breakfast 8:00am - 8:30am Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival All Day Overview Dance under the midnight sun at the 46th Annual Folks On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17-19, 2026! Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival – July 17-19, 2026 Join us for the 46th Annual Folk On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17th to 19th, 2026! Get ready for a , ... Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days 11:00am - 5:00pm For the month of July every Saturday from 11am to 5pm pull up for a fresh cut and a real conversation. AFRO Wellness, powered by LJJ Barbershop, is creating space for community connection, wellness, and meaningful conversations around mental health and substance use in the Black community. This is more than a haircut — , ...

19 Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival All Day Overview Dance under the midnight sun at the 46th Annual Folks On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17-19, 2026! Folk On The Rocks 46th Annual Music Festival – July 17-19, 2026 Join us for the 46th Annual Folk On The Rocks Music Festival, happening from July 17th to 19th, 2026! Get ready for a , ... Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... Inuvialuit Together Tour Inuvialuit Together Tour 11:00am - 3:00pm Drum dancing, country foods and culture. Join us on our Yellowknife stop and meet some of the corporate group staff and our chair, Erwin Elias, and learn how IRC is supporting Inuvialuit living away from the ISR. , ...
20 Classic Movie Monday – Network (1976) Classic Movie Monday – Network (1976) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Network (1976)Monday July 20, 20266:00PMRating: RLength: 2hr 1m After a news anchor has a breakdown on national television, the network attempts to profit from the man’s increasingly popular ravings. Directed by Sidney Lumet and the winner of 4 Academy awards, the film has been selected for preservation by the Library , ...
21 Farmers Market Farmers Market 5:15pm - 7:15pm The Yellowknife Farmers Market is a place to find delicious food, fresh local vegetables, home-made bread, tasty desserts, local art and crafts, and friends. Come enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the market! , ...
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23 NWT Culinary Festival NWT Culinary Festival All Day The NWT Culinary Festival is an annual celebration of everything grown, harvested, caught, and crafted right here in the Northwest Territories. Organized by the Territorial Agrifood Association, the festival brings together local chefs, producers, growers, and food lovers for four extraordinary days in Yellowknife. F , ...
24 NWT Culinary Festival NWT Culinary Festival All Day The NWT Culinary Festival is an annual celebration of everything grown, harvested, caught, and crafted right here in the Northwest Territories. Organized by the Territorial Agrifood Association, the festival brings together local chefs, producers, growers, and food lovers for four extraordinary days in Yellowknife. F , ... Cyanotypes (Sun Prints) Cyanotypes (Sun Prints) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Join us for a hands-on cyanotype (sunprint) workshop where you’ll create beautiful blue-toned prints using natural materials and sunlight. Cyanotypes are a photographic printing process that uses UV light to produce striking blue images. No experience needed. We’ll start by learning how to mix and coat your own paper w , ...
25 The Underground Presents: Glamour Alley The Underground Presents: Glamour Alley All Day Glamour Alley is a regular burlesque event put on by TeaseVanGams held at the Underground! The name Glamour Alley is an ode to Yellowknife’s original red light district in the 40’s. Glamour Alley showcases a variety of burlesque genres and styles! Our goal is to increase performance opportunities and increase community , ... Ptarmicon 2026 Ptarmicon 2026 All Day On July 25 & 26 we will be back at the Yellowknife Multiplex. The Ptarmicon you know and love but there’s a new bird in town… More details to come! , ... NWT Culinary Festival NWT Culinary Festival All Day The NWT Culinary Festival is an annual celebration of everything grown, harvested, caught, and crafted right here in the Northwest Territories. Organized by the Territorial Agrifood Association, the festival brings together local chefs, producers, growers, and food lovers for four extraordinary days in Yellowknife. F , ... Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days Afro Wellness – Community Haircut Days 11:00am - 5:00pm For the month of July every Saturday from 11am to 5pm pull up for a fresh cut and a real conversation. AFRO Wellness, powered by LJJ Barbershop, is creating space for community connection, wellness, and meaningful conversations around mental health and substance use in the Black community. This is more than a haircut — , ... The Amapiano Affair The Amapiano Affair 10:00pm - 12:00am Something new is coming to Yellowknife. Introducing The Amapiano Affair, a night dedicated to good music, good energy, and unforgettable vibes. Get ready for the infectious sounds of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Afro-House as we bring together music lovers, dancers, and vibe seekers for an experience unlike any other. Musi , ...

26 Ptarmicon 2026 Ptarmicon 2026 All Day On July 25 & 26 we will be back at the Yellowknife Multiplex. The Ptarmicon you know and love but there’s a new bird in town… More details to come! , ... NWT Culinary Festival NWT Culinary Festival All Day The NWT Culinary Festival is an annual celebration of everything grown, harvested, caught, and crafted right here in the Northwest Territories. Organized by the Territorial Agrifood Association, the festival brings together local chefs, producers, growers, and food lovers for four extraordinary days in Yellowknife. F , ... Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... The Amapiano Affair The Amapiano Affair 12:00am - 2:00am Something new is coming to Yellowknife. Introducing The Amapiano Affair, a night dedicated to good music, good energy, and unforgettable vibes. Get ready for the infectious sounds of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Afro-House as we bring together music lovers, dancers, and vibe seekers for an experience unlike any other. Musi , ...
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28 Farmers Market Farmers Market 5:15pm - 7:15pm The Yellowknife Farmers Market is a place to find delicious food, fresh local vegetables, home-made bread, tasty desserts, local art and crafts, and friends. Come enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the market! , ...
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31 Old Town Ramble & Ride Festival Kick Off Concert Old Town Ramble & Ride Festival Kick Off Concert 6:00pm - 10:00pm Help us kick off the Old Town Ramble & Ride with a concert filled with talent and passion. Join us at the Down to Earthy Gallery outdoor stage. , ...
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