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Motorists should expect delays on Range Road from the McIntyre Creek bridge to Eagle Point Lookout next week due to road work. (Black Press file photo)

Expect delays along northern section of Whitehorse’s Range Road next week

Traffic on the road will be down to one lane during the day

The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on the extent of the Yukon ombudsman’s jurisdiction to demand government documents in its investigation responding to public complaints. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)

Yukon Supreme Court rules on ombudsman’s jurisdiction

One of three proposed declarations granted by court. Others found too broad

The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie forest area in Alberta on May 12. Yukon firefighters are assisting in fighting wildfires in Alberta and the N.W.T. (HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service/Canadian Press)

The Yukon sends additional wildfire personnel to Alberta and the N.W.T.

A total of 21 firefighters sent Outside

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)

Yukon government takes environmental assessor to court over recommendation on Peel watershed project

Territory says YESAB didn’t have adequate information to make decision

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)
Adeline Webber, chair of the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children working group, at a press conference on March 24. On May 31, Webber was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as the Yukon’s 37th commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News file)

New Yukon Commissioner Adeline Webber excited to ‘connect with all Yukoners’

Webber aims to champion the importance of family bonds and engage with communities across the Yukon

Adeline Webber, chair of the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children working group, at a press conference on March 24. On May 31, Webber was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as the Yukon’s 37th commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News file)
During her term, former Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard launched a literary program to share stories with students. (Courtesy/Office of the Commissioner of Yukon)

Yukon’s 1st Francophone commissioner reflects on successes, challenges of term

Despite the upheavel of COVID-19, former-Commissioner Angélique Bernard had a memorable term

During her term, former Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard launched a literary program to share stories with students. (Courtesy/Office of the Commissioner of Yukon)
An aerial view of flooding at Jessica Pumphrey’s farm taken by a local pilot. (Submitted/Jessica Pumphrey)

Flood evacuee criticizes emergency response to Yukon’s Klondike River flooding

Jessica Pumphrey is hopeful that the Yukon government’s upcoming flood relief program will help

An aerial view of flooding at Jessica Pumphrey’s farm taken by a local pilot. (Submitted/Jessica Pumphrey)
Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)

Vegetables aren’t all that grow in Whitehorse’s community gardens

Social bonds, a sense of accomplishment and healing all spring from the soil

Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)
Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters in the Yukon government cabinet office on April 27. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Residential construction spending skyrockets in the Yukon

Data shows increase of 21.6 per cent over one-year period

Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters in the Yukon government cabinet office on April 27. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
In a statement on the youth investment fund, Premier Ranj Pillai said extracurricular activities empower young people to explore the world around them through music, sport, art and community and are an incredibly important part of a well-rounded education. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Twelve youth programs receive funding

More than $59,000 provided through the youth investment fund

In a statement on the youth investment fund, Premier Ranj Pillai said extracurricular activities empower young people to explore the world around them through music, sport, art and community and are an incredibly important part of a well-rounded education. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Surveillance footage shows damage being done to the Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park. (Courtesy/RCMP)

RCMP seek suspects after damage to Shipyards Park building

Surveillance footage captured a group of suspects spray painting structure

Surveillance footage shows damage being done to the Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park. (Courtesy/RCMP)
A wildfire burns in this file photo. The Yukon government and Carcross/Tagish First Nation have signed an MOU on wildland fire management. (Black Press file photo)

Yukon government signs MOU on wildland fire management with Carcross/Tagish First Nation

The agreement will help combat and reduce the risk of fires and create new jobs

A wildfire burns in this file photo. The Yukon government and Carcross/Tagish First Nation have signed an MOU on wildland fire management. (Black Press file photo)
The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Appeal by man convicted of 2017 murder near Whitehorse tossed by court

Edward Penner fired lawyer and stopped participating in hearings. Appeal of 2019 conviction halted

The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Ivan Coyote will receive a honorary doctorate degree from Yukon University (Courtesy/Yukon University)

Yukon author to receive honourary doctorate degree

Ivan Coyote will be the first to be presented with an honourary degree from Yukon University

Ivan Coyote will receive a honorary doctorate degree from Yukon University (Courtesy/Yukon University)
Whitehorse RCMP responded to a suspicious fire in Whitehorse on May 23. (Dana <strong>Hatherly</strong>/Yukon News)

Arrest made in Whitehorse fire investigation

Calgary man faces arson charges

Whitehorse RCMP responded to a suspicious fire in Whitehorse on May 23. (Dana <strong>Hatherly</strong>/Yukon News)
A limited-edition KitKat with packaging featuring Watson Lake’s iconic Sign Post Forest. (Kaitlyn McCulloch/Facebook)

Watson Lake’s Sign Post Forest is officially ‘KitKat famous’

The community’s most iconic attraction has been featured on KitKat packaging nationwide

A limited-edition KitKat with packaging featuring Watson Lake’s iconic Sign Post Forest. (Kaitlyn McCulloch/Facebook)
Roly Poly the bear is seen sedated prior to relocation. (Yukon Conservation Officer Services/Facebook)

Bear scare closes Yukon campground

Marsh Lake campground and recreation site are closed due to bear activity

Roly Poly the bear is seen sedated prior to relocation. (Yukon Conservation Officer Services/Facebook)
Adeline Webber has been chosen to serve a five-year term as the Yukon’s commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News Files)

Trudeau announces appointment of the Yukon’s new commissioner

The prime minister has announced that Adeline Webber will serve as the next Commissioner of Yukon

Adeline Webber has been chosen to serve a five-year term as the Yukon’s commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News Files)
Highways and Public Works Minister Nils Clarke (left), Premier Ranj Pillai, Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn, Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Finance Minister Sandy Silver attend a flood briefing on May 29. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Limited details on upcoming flood relief revealed as flooding dislodges 82 people in the Yukon

Dozens of evacuees have registered with Yukon government’s emergency support services

Highways and Public Works Minister Nils Clarke (left), Premier Ranj Pillai, Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn, Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Finance Minister Sandy Silver attend a flood briefing on May 29. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7:30 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Robert Service Way set for 24/7 reopening

Road and nearby trail won’t close overnight as of May 29

Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7:30 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)