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The governments of Canada and Yukon invest in new arena in Carmacks
September 7, 2018
Carmacks residents to get a new arena through the federal Small Communities Fund and territorial funding.
Results of public engagement on FASD released today
September 7, 2018
The information gathered through this engagement is now being considered by the Government of Yukon as it develops a Yukon FASD Action Plan.
Yukon hosts placer mining study mission fellows from five countries in Africa and Latin America
September 6, 2018
Fifteen study tour participants from five countries are in Yukon to learn about placer mining.
Government of Yukon and partners promote Back to School Safety campaign
September 6, 2018
Yukoners may have noticed blue no-parking zones showing up near some Whitehorse schools. Find out what they mean.
Public input sought on proposed expanded leave benefits
September 6, 2018
The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners on recent changes to the federal Employment Insurance programs.
Art exhibit by Continuing Care residents opens this week
September 5, 2018
The Artistic Expressions exhibit features works by more than 10 residents from Birch Lodge, Thomson Centre, Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge Place.
Early Childhood Education Bursaries now available for Yukoners
September 4, 2018
Bursaries for Yukon students pursuing full or part-time studies in early learning and childhood education are now available.
Khàtìnas.àxh [pronounced “Kaw keen ah sa”] Community School is now the name of the Teslin School
September 4, 2018
Teslin Tlingit Council, the Teslin School Council, students, parents and residents celebrated the renaming of the Teslin School in a ceremony today.
Community projects receive more than $748,000 from the Community Development Fund
August 31, 2018
Funding recipients include the White River First Nation, Mayo Volunteer Fire Department Association, Mental Health Association of Yukon, Riverdale Com
Nomination Period Extended for Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission
August 31, 2018
The Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in have agreed to extend the nomination period.