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Government of Yukon, Yukon Energy and ATCO Electric Yukon thank Yukoners for helping reduce peak demand this winter
As the snow begins to recede, the Government of Yukon, Yukon Energy and Atco Electric Yukon are recognizing and thanking Yukoners who did their part to reduce peak electricity usage on the coldest days this winter.
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.
New tourism banners unveiled for National Tourism Week
Six new tourism banners by Yukon artists unveiled as part of National Tourism Week.
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 and Ontario sign partnership agreement to explore energy solutions, including small modular reactors
The Governments of Yukon and Ontario announce a partnership agreement on energy cooperation.
New works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
Eleven new works have been selected for inclusion in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
Yukon government increases funding to support hospital services and advance expansion project
The Yukon government is increasing funding to support hospital services, address cost pressures and advance planning for the expansion of Whitehorse General Hospital project, Yukon Hospital Corporation
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27