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Yukon government releases flood and wildfire outlook
The communities of Carmacks, the Klondike Valley, Old Crow and Ross River are at an elevated flood risk this spring due to ice jam flooding while the communities of Teslin, Carmacks, Upper Liard and the Klondike Valley are at an elevated flood risk this spring due to snowmelt.
Final flood hazard maps released for Dawson, the Klondike Valley and Upper Liard
Final flood hazard maps for Dawson, the Klondike Valley and Upper Liard are now available, providing information to support community planning and emergency preparedness.
Yukon government provides update on implementation of Independent Review Board recommendations
Yukon government provides update on implementation of Independent Review Board recommendations.
New Dependable Grid Program rebates aim to reduce peak electric heating demand, improve affordability
The Government of Yukon launches new Dependable Grid Program with rebates to lower energy costs and reduce peak demand from electric heating.
Yukon launches National Pharmacare Program, improving access to contraception and diabetes medication
The Yukon National Pharmacare Program is now available. Eligible residents can access certain diabetes medications and contraceptives at little to no cost.
New Expanded Affordability Rate Relief will lower winter electricity bills
The Government of Yukon is taking continued action to reduce electricity rates through an expanded Affordability Rate Relief program to run from October 2026 to March 2027.
Government of Yukon announces over $30 million in municipal grant funding
The Government of Yukon provides municipalities with annual funding.
Water treatment to resume at Eagle Gold Mine with preparations for spring melt underway
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the Eagle Gold Mine site and preparations for spring melt.
Government of Yukon provides update on Wareham Dam spillway project
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the Yukon Energy Corporation’s replacement of the Wareham Dam spillway.
April snow survey shows snowpack is average to well above average across most of the Yukon
The Government of Yukon has released the April Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Date modified: 2026-05-27