Month: February 2021

COVID-19 Update - February 25, 2021 The COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 72 with no active cases. Seventy-one people have recovered and one person has died. We have tested 8,027 people. As of end of day Wednesday, February 24, there were 14,364 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered in Yukon. The Government of Yukon has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to […]

RCMP Report Armed Robbery in Carmacks When one of the victims confronted the intruder, he was immediately bear sprayed. Both victims were able to secured themselves in a safe location. The intruder then stole an F150 truck and left the location. Both victims were treated at the Carmacks Health Center and later released. On February 19, 2021, at approximately 4:24am, Carmacks RCMP were notified of an armed robbery. The complainant reported that he and […]

Government of Yukon Holds Aviation Lease Parcel Lottery A total of 10 aviation lease parcels located in Whitehorse and Mayo are now available through a land lease lottery. These parcels will provide a variety of opportunities for  established and growing aviation businesses in the territory. As part of the Government of Yukon’s commitment to providing opportunities for growth within the aviation sector a total of 10 aviation lease parcels located […]

Two More Candidates Confirmed for the Yukon Party Experienced public servant and private sector management consultant Cynthia Lyslo will represent the Yukon Party in Riverdale South. Retired Federal Fishery Officer Chad Sjodin (show-DEAN) has secured the Yukon Party nomination in Porter Creek South. The nomination periods in two more ridings have now closed for the Yukon Party, putting in place candidates 11 and 12 for the upcoming territorial election. Experienced […]

The Government of Yukon has started legal action, filing a Statement of Claim against the contractor and the bonding company. The Government of Yukon remains dedicated to the completion of this project. Work on the arena will continue during court action. Construction of the new Carmacks arena will be retendered in March 2021. The Government of Yukon terminated the right of the original contractor to continue work on the project […]

The Territorial Skills Competition is a one day competition that serves as a contest to test a participant's skills in a skilled trade or technology area, with a chance to win prize packs to further the development of one’s skill set! With the generous support of Yukon Government’s Department of Education, Yukon University, and local industry, Skills Canada Yukon will be hosting the Territorial Skills Competition on April 24th, 2021 . This year we […]