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Illegal cross-border sheep harvest leads to major convictions in the Yukon and Alaska
Illegally harvested thinhorn sheep have been returned to the Yukon following a joint investigation, with significant fines and convictions that reinforce strong cross-border wildlife protection efforts.
Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation partner to develop community wildfire protection plan
This strategy is the first community-specific wildfire resiliency framework for Carcross and Tagish. It will empower the signatories to prioritize local actions that help safeguard communities and make them more resilient to wildfire.
Agricultural leases available in Golden Horn
The Government of Yukon has affordable seasonal leases for food producers available in the Gentian Lane area of Golden Horn.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Liard First Nation new Chief and Council
Premier congratulates Liard First Nation on the swearing in of their new Chief Harlan Schilling and six new Councillors.
S&P Global affirms the Yukon ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for 2026
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed the Yukon’s ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for the 17th consecutive year.
Celebrating the collaborative approach to the Aishihik Hydro Facility operations
Leaders from Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the Government of Yukon and Yukon Energy Corporation reaffirm their collaborative approach to operations at the Aishihik Hydro Facility.
Robinson Roadhouse formally designated a Yukon Historic Site
The Government of Yukon has designated Robinson Roadhouse as Yukon’s 13th Historic Site, helping preserve an important piece of our shared history.
Modernizing the Yukon Development Corporation to better support the Yukon’s economic priorities
The Government of Yukon is reviewing and renewing the Yukon Development Corporation’s mandate to strengthen its role in supporting economic development, investment and future growth.
Yukon government renews support for Queer Yukon Society with three-year funding agreement
The Yukon government to provide more than $1 million over three years to support Queer Yukon Society’s internal governance improvements, ongoing operations and program delivery.
Yukon personnel join Northwest Territories’ wildfire response
The Government of Yukon has sent wildfire personnel to the Northwest Territories to assist with wildfire response. The NWT is experiencing a significant wildfire season, with multiple communities evacuated in recent days.
Date modified: 2026-05-27