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Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on the parking lot upgrades at Selkirk Elementary School

Minister Clarke announces upgrades to the Selkirk Elementary School parking lot, which will lead to improved traffic flow and safety.

Construction of the Dempster Fibre Line is complete

Construction of the critical backup telecommunications fibre line between Dawson, Yukon, and Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is now complete.

Statement from Ministers on the transfer of two lots in Dawson from Parks Canada to the Government of Yukon

The Red Feather Saloon and the Former Territorial Courthouse National Historic Site are now owned and managed by the Government of Yukon.

New signage at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges Traditional Territories

The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International has a new sign acknowledging the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

“Sign reads, in both white and tan colours: “Welcome to Whitehorse and the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. We are happy to see you.” The message is shown in Southern Tutchone, French and German.

Addressing road safety on the Alaska Highway through Whitehorse

To improve safety for all road users, the speed limit on the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse, from Two Mile Hill through to the Kulan Industrial area, is being reduced to 70 km/h.

The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look

The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look.

The new DL for the Yukon

Off-grid highway maintenance camps to use solar-generated power

The Government of Yukon is going to use solar power to run some of its off-grid highway maintenance camps.

An aerial view of the Klondike Highway Maintenance Camp with newly installed solar panels (September 2023). Credit: Government of Yukon.

Minister Nils Clarke issues statement on Airport runway improvements

The Government of Yukon continues construction at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

Statement from Minister Clarke on updates to the North Klondike Highway

Minister Nils Clarke issues statement on updates to the North Klondike Highway.

Update on the Dawson City Ice Bridge

Read the most up-to-date information on the conditions of the Yukon River ice bridge in Dawson.

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Date modified: 2026-05-27