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• Yukoners encouraged to apply for Northwestel's Northern Futures Scholarship Program

  Since its inception in 2002, the program has awarded over $500,000, helping students in the North.

• City of Whitehorse summer transportation maintenance work underway

  Motorists are urged to reduce speed, exercise caution, and follow signage in work zones to ensure the safety of both crews and road users.

• Yukon Government seeks input on new downtown public school

  The survey will collect input on topics such as location preferences, educational resources, and facility needs.

• Indigenous leadership takes centre stage: Rebecca Chartrand and Mandy Gull-Masty appointed to key cabinet roles

  The AFN Yukon Region emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration between the federal government and Indigenous communities.

• RCMP conducting training exercises on Schwatka Lake

  To ensure public safety, we are advising residents to avoid the area on Schwatka Lake for the duration of the two-day training exercise.

• CYFN makes history as winner of prestigious Arctic Inspiration Prize

  This prize will help in the purchasing of a space to dedicate a culturally save place for our families.

• Yukon NDP announce Yukon nurse seeking nomination for 2025 territorial election

  Tiara Topps is the first NDP candidate to be announced, and says that the territory's broken health-care system can be fixed.

• Yukon RCMP reopens 1967 cold case, seeks public's help

  The Yukon RCMP had previously apologized in 2022 for their handling of the case.

• Former Kwanlin Dün chief enters Yukon Liberal leadership race

  Doris Bill is the first candidate to announce her intention to run in the Yukon Liberal Party leadership race. Says she will focus on crime, bail reform, substance use supports, affordable housing, and responsible mining practices.

• Yukon Youth Health Report reveals progress and challenges

  Key findings include a decline in bullying, with fewer youth reporting being bullied in 2022 compared to 2018.

• Fatal collision on Alaska Highway claims two lives

  The incident happened around 4:00 am near the 1267 km marker, resulting in the loss of two lives.

• Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai resigns amidst surprise announcement

  After his resignation, he anticipates spending more time with his family and potentially working with the Armed Forces.

• Individual fined $30,000 for Wildlife Act violations in Yukon

  The individual faces significant restrictions, including a two-year prohibition on hunting in Yukon or accompanying others on hunts.

• Whitehorse community unites for Red Dress Day

  The Red Dress Day initiative, started by Métis artist Jaime Black, aims to raise awareness about MMIWG by displaying red dresses in public spaces. 

• Yukon Employee Union demand Text-to-911 access, citing equality and safety concerns

  The lack of Text-to-911 access disproportionately affects individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or unable to speak, denying them equal access to emergency services.

• CHON-FM welcomes a new General Manager

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  Champagne and Aishihik First Nations member Denise Beattie has taken on the role of General Manager with CHON-FM. Stuart Bonell discusses her goals for the future of the station in the interview below.

• Yukon students showcase coding at 11th Annual Yukon Robotics Challenge (Duplicate)

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  75 Yukon students took part in the challenge this year.

• Whitehorse General Hospital reduces laboratory test capacity due to equipment failure

  The hospital is prioritizing urgent needs, focusing on admitted patients, surgeries, and the emergency department, as well as tests for treatments like cancer care and samples from the communities.

• Yukoners celebrate Earth Day 2025 with community event

  The walk culminated at the Visitor Information Centre on 2nd Avenue, where attendees enjoyed a free showing of the film "Voices of the Wind River," as well as music, crafts, and facilitated discussions.

• CYFN and AFN Yukon Region host All-Candidates Forum on Yukon First Nations issues ahead of the federal election

  All four candidates for Yukon Member of Parliament gathered at the Beringia Interpretive Centre to discuss First Nations concerns less than two weeks before the election.