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A group of runners begin the Yukon River Trail Marathon in Rotary Park on August 1. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Runners beat the heat in 2021 Yukon River Trail Marathon

After a year away because of COVID-19, the Yukon River Trail Marathon returned in 2021

A group of runners begin the Yukon River Trail Marathon in Rotary Park on August 1. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
The area within the crossed yellow lines have been issued an evacuation alert due to wildfires. (Graphic by Yukon Emergency Measures Organization)

Evacuation alert issued for areas around Dawson due to wildfires

Kilometre 680 to Hunker Creek Road, Dawson Airport, Henderson Corner and Rock Creek are all under evacuation alert

The area within the crossed yellow lines have been issued an evacuation alert due to wildfires. (Graphic by Yukon Emergency Measures Organization)
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has reported the Yukon’s eighth COVID-19 death along with seven new cases. (File)

Hanley reports the Yukon’s eighth COVID-19 death

Seven new cases were also reported on July 30

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has reported the Yukon’s eighth COVID-19 death along with seven new cases. (File)
Ashley Bradley raised $785 by collecting returnables with all proceeds going to the Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Whitehorse local Ashley Bradley collects $785 worth of recyclables to donate to CAIRS

In early July, Ashley Bradley put out a call on her Instagram…

Ashley Bradley raised $785 by collecting returnables with all proceeds going to the Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Ranj Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

On Yukon Time: Great Yukon Summer Edition funding given to 57 recipients

On Yukon Time: Great Yukon Summer Edition has distributed $500,000 between 57 organizations

Ranj Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Rylee Outton competes in the YCCMA Harescramble on July 24. (Mike McCann/Submitted)

Yukon Cross Country Motorcycle Associations holds season’s first Harescramble

YCCMA’s first Harescramble of the year saw 55 riders of all ages participate

Rylee Outton competes in the YCCMA Harescramble on July 24. (Mike McCann/Submitted)
Dave Blottner, executive director at the Whitehorse Food Bank, said the food bank will still require masks, safe six inside. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Not all Yukon businesses, institutions will ease mask-wearing in their facilities

Mandatory masks may end on August fourth but not every Yukon business will be jumping on board

Dave Blottner, executive director at the Whitehorse Food Bank, said the food bank will still require masks, safe six inside. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Whitehorse’s Jessica Frotten looks at her time after the 200-metre event at the World Para Athletics Championships in London, England on July 15 2017. Frotten is headed to Tokyo to compete in Paralympics. (Yonathan Kellerman/Athletics Canada)

Yukon wheelchair racer Jessica Frotten will represent Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Jessica Frotten will represent Canada in at least three para-athletic events in Tokyo

Whitehorse’s Jessica Frotten looks at her time after the 200-metre event at the World Para Athletics Championships in London, England on July 15 2017. Frotten is headed to Tokyo to compete in Paralympics. (Yonathan Kellerman/Athletics Canada)
Five Yukon municipalities will or have used the Canada Community-Building Fund to improve existing recreational facilities including the Canada Games Centre. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Community-Building Fund assists five Yukon communities improve recreational facilities

Five Yukon municipalities will be using Community-Building Fund to upgrade recreation facilities

Five Yukon municipalities will or have used the Canada Community-Building Fund to improve existing recreational facilities including the Canada Games Centre. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
The ambulance carrying the man rescued from the Yukon River makes its way down the Millennium Traion July 22.(John Tonin/Yukon News)

A strong community effort led to the rescue of a man in the Yukon River, says Scott McDougall

Kanoe People owner Scott McDougall rescued a man from the Yukon River on the afternoon of July 23

The ambulance carrying the man rescued from the Yukon River makes its way down the Millennium Traion July 22.(John Tonin/Yukon News)
Glacier Bears swimmer Hannah Kingscote competes at a 2017 meet. Kingscote finished in the top three of Swim Canada’s virtual Race Again Challenge in 2021. (Tom Patrick/Yukon News)

Whitehorse Glacier Bears Swim Club finish eighth in national virtual event

Glacier Bears swimmers finished eighth at during the virtual Swim Canada Race Again Challenge as well as set many club and personal best times

Glacier Bears swimmer Hannah Kingscote competes at a 2017 meet. Kingscote finished in the top three of Swim Canada’s virtual Race Again Challenge in 2021. (Tom Patrick/Yukon News)
Special Olympics Yukon launched its 40th anniversary logo on July 13. It was designed by local graphic designer Jodie Thomson. (Special Olympics Yukon/Submitted)

Special Olympics Yukon launches 40th anniversary celebration logo

Special Olympics Yukon celebrated its 40th anniversary in June but has big plans to mark four decades

Special Olympics Yukon launched its 40th anniversary logo on July 13. It was designed by local graphic designer Jodie Thomson. (Special Olympics Yukon/Submitted)
Sport Yukon’s Kids Recreation Fund will receive half of money raised by Yukoners in a national 50/50 draw. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Sport Yukon’s Kids Recreation Fund will benefit from nation-wide 50/50 raffle

A nation-wide 50/50 raffle will support Canadian Olympians on their quest of the podium as well as charities at the provincial and territorial level

Sport Yukon’s Kids Recreation Fund will receive half of money raised by Yukoners in a national 50/50 draw. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
The Tat’la Mun Lake fire near Carmacks. (Photo courtesy Yukon Protective Services)

Lightning strikes cause 17 new fires in central, southern Yukon in the last 24 hours

Over 3,386 lightning strikes on July 21 had sparked 17 new forest fires in central and southern Yukon

The Tat’la Mun Lake fire near Carmacks. (Photo courtesy Yukon Protective Services)
Alberta First Nations are seen on the Canada Day Reflection Walk hosted by the Lorne Mountain Community Association at the community centre off Annie Lake Road. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Walk through Canada’s Indigenous traditional territories at the Lorne Mountain Community Centre

The Lorne Mountain Community Association set up a Canada Day Reflection Walk through the country’s Indigenous traditional territories. It will remain up through August

Alberta First Nations are seen on the Canada Day Reflection Walk hosted by the Lorne Mountain Community Association at the community centre off Annie Lake Road. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
The high streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

High streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended

Water levels on the Yukon River at Carmacks have been steadily dropping since July 3

The high streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
The Lake Laberge forest fire is now 4,004 in size. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)

Lightning the cause of 21 new forest fires in the territory

Of the 21 new fires, nine started on July 20

The Lake Laberge forest fire is now 4,004 in size. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)
People doing the Warrior Walk for Healing Nations make their way down the highway past the Carcross Cutoff on June 26. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Warriors Walking for Healing Nations supported by the Tahltan Central Government

The Tahltan Central Government has contributed $10,000 to the Warriors Walking for Healing Nations

People doing the Warrior Walk for Healing Nations make their way down the highway past the Carcross Cutoff on June 26. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
The ‘Race to the Klondyke’ will be held by the Yukon River Quest and Yukon River Marathon Paddlers Association. The race will begin on August 14 departing from Carmacks to Dawson. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Yukon River Quest holding ‘Race to the Klondyke’ in August, registration opened July 14

After cancelling the 2021 Yukon River Quest, officials announced a race from Carmacks to Dawson in August.

The ‘Race to the Klondyke’ will be held by the Yukon River Quest and Yukon River Marathon Paddlers Association. The race will begin on August 14 departing from Carmacks to Dawson. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
By building food security and sovereignty food insecurity can be reduced, says Chris Pinkerton Yukon Energy food security network coordinator. Mike Thomas/Yukon News

COVID-19 shines light on Yukon’s food insecurity issues: Chris Pinkerton

COVID-19 puts food insecurity at the forefront of people’s minds said Chris Pinkerton, food security network coordinator

By building food security and sovereignty food insecurity can be reduced, says Chris Pinkerton Yukon Energy food security network coordinator. Mike Thomas/Yukon News