Stephanie Waddell

A landslide shuts down Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Update: Another landslide closes part of Robert Service Way, area trails in Whitehorse

No injuries reported, city crews are on the scene

A landslide shuts down Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
An ice bear photographed by Peter Mather in 2021 on the Klukshu River. Mather and another photographer Peter Zenkl have produced a film about the bears that will be screened at the Yukon Arts Centre April 6. (Courtesy/Peter Mather)

New documentary follows Yukon photographer’s search for ice bears

Peter Mather has been collecting images of bears covered in ice for over seven years

An ice bear photographed by Peter Mather in 2021 on the Klukshu River. Mather and another photographer Peter Zenkl have produced a film about the bears that will be screened at the Yukon Arts Centre April 6. (Courtesy/Peter Mather)
Competitors in Snowboard Yukon’s Yukon Champs are seen at Mount Sima during the April 1 and 2 competitions. (Snowboard Yukon/Facebook)

Snowboarders take on Mount Sima in Yukon Champs

Close to 30 competitors test their skills in style events and snowboard cross

Competitors in Snowboard Yukon’s Yukon Champs are seen at Mount Sima during the April 1 and 2 competitions. (Snowboard Yukon/Facebook)
Brandon Wicke perfects his skills on the Super Smash Bros. game. Wicke is part of a group of about a half dozen Yukoners getting set to travel to Vancouver in May for the Battle of BC 5, billed as B.C.’s biggest Smash Bros. tournament. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Brandon Wicke perfects his skills on the Super Smash Bros. game. Wicke is part of a group of about a half dozen Yukoners getting set to travel to Vancouver in May for the Battle of BC 5, billed as B.C.’s biggest Smash Bros. tournament. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
A skier soars during Freestyle Yukon’s Yukon Champs held March 25 and 26 at Mount Sima in Whitehorse. (Mark Kelly/Freestyle Yukon)

Freestyle skiers take on the slopes and big air at Yukon Champs

More than 20 take part in two day event

A skier soars during Freestyle Yukon’s Yukon Champs held March 25 and 26 at Mount Sima in Whitehorse. (Mark Kelly/Freestyle Yukon)
Three young fans cheer on their team during the women’s division final game. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Game On! Yukon Native Hockey Tournament returns

A record 56 teams take to the ice in Whitehorse

Three young fans cheer on their team during the women’s division final game. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 29, 2023.

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A downtown Whitehorse map showing the area proposed for a pedestrian town square through the summer months. (Screenshot/City of Whitehorse)

City of Whitehorse seeks input on town square concept

Pedestrian-only section of Main Street proposed

A downtown Whitehorse map showing the area proposed for a pedestrian town square through the summer months. (Screenshot/City of Whitehorse)
Mayor Laura Cabott. (Yukon News file)

Council adopts $100.3-million operating budget

Property taxes increasing by more than 3 per cent

Mayor Laura Cabott. (Yukon News file)
An RCMP insignia. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media)
An RCMP insignia. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media)
Outgoing KDFN chief Doris Bill, seen here in 2019, was defeated in her run for a fourth term of office. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Kwanlin Dün First Nation elects new chief

Outgoing chief Doris Bill wishes new council well

Outgoing KDFN chief Doris Bill, seen here in 2019, was defeated in her run for a fourth term of office. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
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)
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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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for Feb. 24, 2023.

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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)