Evacuation Alert issued for parts of Old Crow due to flood risk
Whitehorse, YT - Last Friday, an evacuation alert was issued for parts of Old Crow as the flood risk along the Porcupine River grows during the seasonal breakup. The Yukon Emergency Measures Organization and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation issued the alert for zones 1, 2 and 3 although other areas may be affected in t...
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Opening of Little Gold Creek border crossing briefly delayed due to weather
Whitehorse, YT - Folks planning on using the Little Gold Creek border crossing this weekend will have to find a backup plan as the opening of the crossing has been briefly delayed due to weather. Originally set to open today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says the brief delay is due to adverse weather condit...
May 17, 2024
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Yukon Party pushes government to do a comprehensive review following internet and cell service outage
Whitehorse, YT - In the wake of a recent telecommunications outage that left parts of the Yukon and the North without internet and cell phone services for close to 24 hours, the Yukon Party is calling for a thorough review of the incident and the government's emergency preparedness and response. Friday night's outage, ...
May 16, 2024
Whitehorse RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing Haines Junction residents Alexander and Shyann Williams.
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Whitehorse RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating two missing residents of Haines Junction, 36-year-old Alexander Williams and 24-year-old Shyann Williams. The pair were last seen in Whitehorse at around 3:00am Saturday, May 11th . They may be driving a blue 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with Yukon...
May 16, 2024
Three suspects apprehended by RCMP following armed robbery in Granger area
Whitehorse, YT - Three suspects were taken into custody following an armed robbery turned high-speed getaway in the Granger area on Monday afternoon and the Whitehorse RCMP say they are still investigating. Police have identified the suspects as Tyrell Sidney, Nathan Ouimet and Kody Smith. RCMP says Sidney has faced si...
May 15, 2024