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Construction resumes for the Dawson City Recreation Centre
Construction resumes for the Dawson City Recreation Centre.
Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders and local advisory representatives at the Association of Yukon Communities’ 2026 annual conference
The Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders and local advisory representatives at the Association of Yukon Communities’ 2026 annual general meeting.
Tipping fee holiday at Government of Yukon solid waste facilities, May 21 to 25
Time to plan your spring clean-up. Tipping fees will be waived at Yukon government-run solid waste facilities May 21 to 25.
Government of Yukon resumes construction for Whistle Bend subdivision
The Government of Yukon resumes construction for the Whistle Bend subdivision.
Yukon’s emergency alert system will be tested during Emergency Preparedness Week
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week taking place May 3 to 9, Yukoners are invited to prepare for potential flooding and wildfires with hands-on activities.
Government of Yukon opens new licensing pathway for U.S.-trained doctors
The Government of Yukon makes it easier for U.S.-trained doctors to practice in the Yukon.
Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan published for Kluane Lake (Lhù’ààn Mân) area
A Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies priority areas for reducing the wildfire risk around a community. The draft plan for the Kluane Lake (Lhù’ààn Mân) area is now available.
Construction resumes for Chasàn Tatäy subdivision
The Government of Yukon is restarting construction for the Chasàn Tatäy subdivision for the 2026 construction season. Work will be advanced for the wastewater lift station and forcemain.
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.
Government of Yukon announces over $30 million in municipal grant funding
The Government of Yukon provides municipalities with annual funding.
Date modified: 2026-05-27