Author Archives: CKRW News Room
Queen Elizabeth ll Has Passed at the Age of 96
The longest running British monarch, Queen Elizabeth ll has passed away at the age of 96. She passed away quietly this morning at her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, according to a statement from...
Sep 08, 2022 Photo: CKRW file
Yukon RCMP Report a Man From Czechia is Missing
Yukon RCMP reported Vaclav Jones is missing and was last seen boating in the Nisutlin River near Teslin YUKON - The Yukon RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Vaclav Jonas, who was reported m...
Aug 24, 2022 Photo Courtesy: Yukon RCMP shows, the missing man Vaclav Jones.
Twelve Affordable Homes Built in Whitehorse
In a joint effort by the Yukon Government and 45358 Yukon Inc, 12 new affordable homes have finished construction. WHITEHORSE - Construction of 12 new affordable homes is complete as the Government of...
Aug 23, 2022 Photo Courtesy: Yukon Housing Corporation.
Grant Offered to Youth Mental Wellness Organizations
Support through the Youth Directorate and Aboriginal Relations is made available for youth-serving organizations in the Yukon YUKON - Organizations serving the youth can apply for a new Mental Wellnes...
Aug 23, 2022 File Photo
Whitehorse RCMP Release Update on Fatal Semi-Truck Collision
The semi-truck crash that closed a portion of the Alaska Highway was confirmed fatal by Whitehorse RCMP YUKON - Authorities have confirmed the semi-truck that drove into the ditch yesterday on the Ala...
Aug 19, 2022 Photo: CKRW file.
Elijah Smith School in Whitehorse Vandalized
Days before the school year begins, the Elijah Smith School in Whitehorse gets vandalized WHITEHORSE - Elijah Smith school has been hit by a wave of vandalism as the school year starts. The damage was...
Aug 19, 2022 Photo Courtesy: Yukon Highways and Public Works shows an individual painting over the vandalism
Prescribed Burn Near Mary Lake Community
Wildland Fire Management staff set to perform prescribed burns near Whitehorse WHITEHORSE - Wildland Fire Management staff are planning a prescribed fire operation in the Mary Lake area. A managed fir...
Aug 19, 2022
Overturned Semi-Truck On Fire
A semi-truck fire has closed a portion of the Alaska Highway WHITEHORSE - Emergency crews responded to an overturned semi-truck on fire, that closed a portion of the Alaska Highway. Authorities respon...
Aug 18, 2022 Photo: John Kennedy/CKRW Fire crews getting water from the Yukon River.
University Of Calgary research program set to visit Yukon; Studying corridors and transportation
Researchers from UofC are going to be visiting Whitehorse to discuss ways that transportation corridors can be improved in the north. A research program based out of the University of Calgary is comin...
Aug 16, 2022 The School of Public Policy is looking for input from northerners. Photo provided by the University of Calgary.
Whitehorse Dog Attack Update
Visitor attacked by dogs WHITEHORSE - Bylaw services have released more information on the Copper Ridge dog attack on Wednesday. Brian White, the acting manager of Whitehorse Bylaw, says the victim is...
Aug 11, 2022 Whitehorse Bylaw Officer/Tim Giilck/CKRW
