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Cole Digel of Whitehorse skied the 32K category at the Buckwheat International Ski Classic as the Everlasting Gobstopper, taking the award for best costume at the race. (Courtesy/Andrew Cremeta)

Skiers take on the trails at Log Cabin, B.C. in the 2023 Buckwheat International Ski Classic

Whitehorse dominates the 32 km category

Cole Digel of Whitehorse skied the 32K category at the Buckwheat International Ski Classic as the Everlasting Gobstopper, taking the award for best costume at the race. (Courtesy/Andrew Cremeta)
RCMP have released more details on the homicide of two men in Mayo on March 11. (Black Press/File)

Police appeal for public’s help in Mayo homicide investigation

RCMP release more details on March 11 deaths

RCMP have released more details on the homicide of two men in Mayo on March 11. (Black Press/File)
RCMP are investigating two deaths in Mayo, believed to be homicides. (Black Press Media/File)

RCMP investigate possible homicides in Mayo

Two deaths were reported on the morning of March 11

RCMP are investigating two deaths in Mayo, believed to be homicides. (Black Press Media/File)
City of Whitehorse crews continue are seen clearing snow off Pelly Road in Riverdale in 2022. The city’s 2023 operating budget proposes increased winter road maintenance. (Yukon News file)

Staffing, transportation top public’s list of concerns over City of Whitehorse budget

Council to vote on moving forward with 2023 operations spending

City of Whitehorse crews continue are seen clearing snow off Pelly Road in Riverdale in 2022. The city’s 2023 operating budget proposes increased winter road maintenance. (Yukon News file)
Drummers close the International Women’s Day gathering on March 8 as City Councillor Michelle Friesen and baby Theo look on. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Women’s Day demonstration aims to support Whitehorse city councillor in bringing baby to meetings

Coun. Michelle Friesen has been taking her son to council meetings since July

Drummers close the International Women’s Day gathering on March 8 as City Councillor Michelle Friesen and baby Theo look on. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. RCMP executed a search warrant in downtown Whitehorse on March 3, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, guns and ammunition. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Two arrested following search warrant in downtown Whitehorse

Drugs, cash, guns, ammunition seized in March 3 search

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. RCMP executed a search warrant in downtown Whitehorse on March 3, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, guns and ammunition. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. Yukon News file photo

Back in the saddle: Popular Alaska-Yukon bike relay returns June 17

Registration opens March 15 with spots for 1,200 cyclists

Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. Yukon News file photo
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Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. (Yukon News file)

Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska bike relay returns June 17

Registration opens March 15 with spots for 1,200 cyclists

Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. (Yukon News file)
The City of Whitehorse has released its proposed $100.3 million operating budget for 2023. (Screenshot/City of Whitehorse)

City of Whitehorse unveils record-breaking operating budget for 2023

Tax and fee hikes proposed as city deals with cost increases

The City of Whitehorse has released its proposed $100.3 million operating budget for 2023. (Screenshot/City of Whitehorse)
RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. In the following days police said Aaron Smarch, a 35-year-old Carcross man was the one who died and that they are investigating his death as a homicide. On Feb. 6 they arrested 18-year-old Norman Kendi and charged him with first-degree murder with a 17-year-old now also facing a murder charge. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

RCMP make second arrest in Feb. 2 Whitehorse homicide

The second person arrested and charged with first-degree murder is 17-years old.

RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. In the following days police said Aaron Smarch, a 35-year-old Carcross man was the one who died and that they are investigating his death as a homicide. On Feb. 6 they arrested 18-year-old Norman Kendi and charged him with first-degree murder with a 17-year-old now also facing a murder charge. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
(Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Polar Games bring in youth to Whitehorse

Grade 6 students from around the territory gathered together in Whitehorse on…

(Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
The Yukon’s department of Health and Social Services is encouraging Yukoners who have symptoms or may be at risk to get tested for syphilis given the increased rates the territory is seeing. (Screen shot/Yukon government)

Syphilis rates rising in the Yukon

Highest rate seen since 1979

The Yukon’s department of Health and Social Services is encouraging Yukoners who have symptoms or may be at risk to get tested for syphilis given the increased rates the territory is seeing. (Screen shot/Yukon government)
RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. Police have confirmed a homicide investigation is underway. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

RCMP investigate homicide

More details made available on Feb. 2 situation that closed part of Fourth Avenue

RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. Police have confirmed a homicide investigation is underway. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
A portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street is closed as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. Police say more information will be released when it is available. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Police investigate suspicious death

Fourth Avenue and Ogilvie Street area is closed

A portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street is closed as officers investigate a suspicious death in the area. Police say more information will be released when it is available. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
A panorama view of Chortkiv, Ukraine. (Courtesy/International Encyclopedia of Ukraine)

City of Whitehorse considering sister city offer from Chortkiv, Ukraine

The City of Whitehorse could soon be looking at its sister city…

A panorama view of Chortkiv, Ukraine. (Courtesy/International Encyclopedia of Ukraine)
Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)

City news, briefly

This week at Whitehorse City Hall

Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)
A total of 40 residents from 22 households in the Ravens Ridge subdivision have signed a petition calling on the City of Whitehorse to keep hogs out of their neighbourhood. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Neighbourhood petition asks Whitehorse council to ban backyard hogs

Hogs present a hinderance, residents tell council

A total of 40 residents from 22 households in the Ravens Ridge subdivision have signed a petition calling on the City of Whitehorse to keep hogs out of their neighbourhood. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Team Yukon takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games that were held in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, the last time the games were held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 230 Team Yukon athletes and cultural contingent members will be making their way to the 2023 games beginning Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon gets set for Arctic Winter Games

It’s the first AWG since 2018

Team Yukon takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games that were held in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, the last time the games were held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 230 Team Yukon athletes and cultural contingent members will be making their way to the 2023 games beginning Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)
Whitehorse city council is considering moving forward with the procurement for the expansion to the city’s operations building. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Operations building expansion put to council

Offices would add another 1,505 square metres to structure

Whitehorse city council is considering moving forward with the procurement for the expansion to the city’s operations building. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)