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Esther Aasman runs down the South Klondike Highway during the ‘Kinda’ Klondike Road Relayon Sept. 11. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Runners speed down the North Klondike, Alaska Highways for ‘Kinda’ Klondike Road Relay

The Klondike Road Relay returned, ‘Kinda’, after a year hiatus due to COVID-19

Esther Aasman runs down the South Klondike Highway during the ‘Kinda’ Klondike Road Relayon Sept. 11. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)

State of emergency lifted in Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge

Water levels continue to drop and are well below peak 2007 levels

Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)
Two public exposure notices issued Sept. 16. (Black Press file photo)

Public exposure notices issued for Air North flight, Canadian Tire

If present in those locations, people should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days

Two public exposure notices issued Sept. 16. (Black Press file photo)
Quenton and Carolyne Doon show off their selected Cards Against Humanity Family Edition submissions. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Whitehorse twins’ jokes selected for Cards Against Humanity family deck

Carolyne and Quenton Doon are now part of the exclusive Funny Kids Club

Quenton and Carolyne Doon show off their selected Cards Against Humanity Family Edition submissions. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
A young skateboarder grinds a rail after the new, fully accessible skatepark officially opened on Sept. 14. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Whitehorse’s fully accessible skatepark in Riverdale officially opens

Skatepark users will no longer need to hop the fence to use the new facility

A young skateboarder grinds a rail after the new, fully accessible skatepark officially opened on Sept. 14. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
An undated photo of Theodore Frederick Kampf, whose remains were identified by the Yukon RCMP Historical Case Unit. (Photo courtesy Yukon RCMP)

Human remains found in 1983 identified as American Theodore Frederick Kampf by Yukon RCMP

The Yukon RCMP Historical Case Unit has identified human remains found near Dawson City in 1983

An undated photo of Theodore Frederick Kampf, whose remains were identified by the Yukon RCMP Historical Case Unit. (Photo courtesy Yukon RCMP)
Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Yukon and one public exposure notice has been issued. (Yukon News/file)

Yukon reports six new COVID-19 cases, issues exposure notice

Six more people have tested postive for COVID-19 in the territory

Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Yukon and one public exposure notice has been issued. (Yukon News/file)
Yukon and Northwest Territories players and coaches are seen together during a Table Tennis North training session in 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

Two northerners lead the way at Canadian table tennis’ highest levels

Thorsten Gohl and Kevin Murphy are guiding table tennis in Canada and the north forward

Yukon and Northwest Territories players and coaches are seen together during a Table Tennis North training session in 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
A tent was set up on Main Street to celebrate International FASD Awareness Day on Sept. 9. Cupcakes and information brochures were distributed. It was one of three events across Whitehorse. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Yukon celebrates Interational Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

The day celebrates those with FASD and their supports in the community

A tent was set up on Main Street to celebrate International FASD Awareness Day on Sept. 9. Cupcakes and information brochures were distributed. It was one of three events across Whitehorse. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Curling Canada will require mandatory vaccines for all of its events. (File photo)

Yukon curlers attending Curling Canada events must be fully vaccinated

All curlers attending Curling Canada events need to be fully vaccinated to compete

Curling Canada will require mandatory vaccines for all of its events. (File photo)
Drivers are asked to watch for runners, walkers participating in the 2021 ‘Kinda’ Klondike Road Relay. (Tom Patrick/Yukon News)

Drivers asked to be aware of runners, watch speeds during KRR

The KRR will take place Sept. 11 and Sport Yukon is asking drivers to be careful on the highways

Drivers are asked to watch for runners, walkers participating in the 2021 ‘Kinda’ Klondike Road Relay. (Tom Patrick/Yukon News)
The Yukon Invasive Species Council unveiled its Clean, Drain, Dry sign on Sept. 3 at Schwatka Lake. Pictured are YISC executive director Andrea Altherr, Aven Knutson and YISC president Michel Duteau. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Threat of zebra, quagga mussels inspires Yukon Invasive Species Council sign campagin

Zebra and quagga mussels could change the Yukon’s water drastically if they arrive in the territory

The Yukon Invasive Species Council unveiled its Clean, Drain, Dry sign on Sept. 3 at Schwatka Lake. Pictured are YISC executive director Andrea Altherr, Aven Knutson and YISC president Michel Duteau. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Another Yukoner dies of COVID-19, positive case found at PCSS

Eight new cases were discovered between Sept. 3 and 8.

Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Yukon wheelchair racer Jessica Frotten seen on the track in Tokyo practicing. (Photo submitted by Jessica Frotten).

Yukon wheelchair racer ‘humbled’ to take part in Tokyo Paralympic Games

‘We really became ambassadors for sport and for human resilience in this whole pandemic’

Yukon wheelchair racer Jessica Frotten seen on the track in Tokyo practicing. (Photo submitted by Jessica Frotten).
Diane McLeod-McKay, the information and privacy commissioner for Yukon made 18 recommendations on improvements to the Health Information Privacy and Management Act. (File photo)

Information and Privacy Commissioner issues comments on improvements to HIPMA

Diane McLeod-McKay made 18 recommendations to improve HIPMA

Diane McLeod-McKay, the information and privacy commissioner for Yukon made 18 recommendations on improvements to the Health Information Privacy and Management Act. (File photo)
Northwestel is looking to increase internet speeds and lower rates. (Yukon News file)

Northwestel seeks CRTC approval to increase internet speeds, lower rates

The plans would improve internet performance while lowering rates by $10 per month

Northwestel is looking to increase internet speeds and lower rates. (Yukon News file)
Brent Sass crosses the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race finish line in Whitehorse on Feb.11 2020. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

Yukon Quest registration opens for four races

Yukon Quest registration in the territory and Alaska opened on Aug. 21

Brent Sass crosses the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race finish line in Whitehorse on Feb.11 2020. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
Mara Roldan races in the XCO Quebec Championships in 2019. Roldan made the Canadian national team and has raced in Val di Sole, Italy on Aug. 26. (Catherine Forest/Submitted)

Yukon mountain biker Mara Roldan gets flat tire at Val di Sole world mountain bike championships

Mara Roldan said she’s disapointed in about the end result but gained lots of experience

Mara Roldan races in the XCO Quebec Championships in 2019. Roldan made the Canadian national team and has raced in Val di Sole, Italy on Aug. 26. (Catherine Forest/Submitted)
Jessica Frotten, seen in 2017. (Yonathan Kellerman/Athletics Canada)

Yukon wheelchair racer Jessica Frotten competes in her last event at the Tokyo Paralympics

Jessica Frotten’s last Paralympic event was the 4x100 universal relay

Jessica Frotten, seen in 2017. (Yonathan Kellerman/Athletics Canada)
Air North flight 4N554 on Aug. 29 from Vancouver to Whitehorse has been issued a public exposure notice. (Yukon News/file)

Air North flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse issued a public exposure notice

Anyone on Air North flight 4N554 should self-monitor for symptoms until Sept. 12

Air North flight 4N554 on Aug. 29 from Vancouver to Whitehorse has been issued a public exposure notice. (Yukon News/file)