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Yukoners responding to wildfires across Canada
June 20, 2023
The Yukon has sent a total of 76 staff, including three unit crews, to incidents in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Quebec.
Master plan finalized for a Range Point neighbourhood development
June 19, 2023
KDFN and the Yukon government have completed a joint master plan to develop a new neighbourhood in Range Point.
Yukon Government monitoring Donnie Creek wildfire
June 16, 2023
The Government of Yukon is monitoring Donnie Creek wildfire.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations renew firefighting partnerships for wildfire season
June 15, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations have renewed three-year agreements for the hiring of wildland fire crews.
The Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of 2022 sport awards
June 8, 2023
Government of Yukon honours Yukon athletes with the 2022 sport awards.
Additional funding bolsters Yukon First Nations-led wildfire risk reduction
June 7, 2023
The Governments of Yukon and Canada are partnering to enhance community wildfire prevention with $1.55 million to support Yukon First Nation-led FireSmart projects.
Government of Yukon supporting residents affected by flooding
May 29, 2023
Government of Yukon is supporting residents affected by flooding in the Klondike.
The Government of Yukon congratulates Dawson City on its new waste diversion and recycling facility
May 25, 2023
Dawson City opens a new recycling facility.
Old Crow residents celebrate the opening of the first assisted-living home for Elders in the community
May 23, 2023
Old Crow builds its first-ever Elders Complex to support Elders aging at home in their community.
Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders at 2023 Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 16, 2023
Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders at 2023 Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting.