Stephanie Waddell

Whitehorse

Reporter at Whitehorse, Yukon News

Editor, Yukon News

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New plaques in place for the Prospectors Statue in Whitehorse

Nov 20, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

New plaques are in place on the base of the Prospectors Statue at the Elijah Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. The statue at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street features a prospector and his dog. As the Yukon Prospectors Association said in a statement, the statue is designed to epitomize prospectors following their dreams.
‘Race to the Midnight Sun:’ Yukon River Quest registration begins Nov. 15

Nov 15, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

The countdown is on. Paddlers planning to enter the 2024 Yukon River Quest can begin registering at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15. The 715-kilometre race will begin June 26, 2024, with paddlers navigating waters from Whitehorse to Dawson. “The race passes through the traditional lands of five Yukon First Nations and honours the cultures of those who have lived off the river and nurtured it for centuries,” organizers said in the announcement.
Yukon River Quest registration begins Nov. 15

Nov 9, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

The countdown is on. Paddlers planning to register for the 2024 Yukon River Quest can begin registering at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15, race organizers stated in a Nov. 5 announcement. The 715-kilometre paddling race will begin June 26, 2024, with paddlers taking off from Whitehorse to Dawson. As described in the statement: “The race passes through the traditional lands of five Yukon First Nations and honours the cultures of those who have lived off the river and nurtured it for centuries.
Two Mile Hill path closes for the season

Nov 1, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

Those who commute via active transportation are being asked to use the north side of Two Mile Hill after the City of Whitehorse closed the multi-use path on the south side of the road for the season. Along with the seasonal closure of the pathway from Range Road to Chilkoot Way, the city is also advising that the other section of pathway along Two Mile Hill from Chilkoot Way to Second Avenue will be closed between Nov. 3 and 14 for water main testing.
Yukoner appreciation event kicks off Nov. 2

Nov 1, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

The holiday shopping season in the territory is set to kick off on Nov. 2 with the annual Yukoner appreciation event, put on by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. From Nov. 2 to 4, participating local businesses are set to host events and potentially have some good deals for local shoppers. As the chamber noted in a statement: “Take in local shops, eat at local restaurants, and make a day of supporting your local community with people you love.
One person dead following car crash in Dawson

Oct 31, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

An Oct. 29 car crash on the Dome Road in Dawson City has left one person dead and another facing charges of impaired driving causing death and refusing to provide breath samples. In an Oct. 31 statement, Yukon RCMP said officers were called to the scene at 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 29. The driver and passenger in the vehicle were leaving a party when the vehicle struck a large steel gate that pierced the side of the car the passenger was in, RCMP said. The passenger died at the scene.
WYATT’S WORLD - Yukon News

Oct 27, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

Wyatt’s World for Oct. 27, 2023.
Detour via Mountain View Drive for Yukon University, arts centre commuters

Oct 26, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

As the city continues work on its sanitary trunk main in Takhini, it is advising residents access to Yukon University and the Yukon Arts Centre is now via Mountain View Drive only. The detour was set up the evening of Oct. 25 and will remain in place until this year’s work is finished, the city said in a statement on social media. “Range Road will reopen with a packed gravel surface, and we will return next year for paving and curb work,” officials said.
City closes section of road for repairs

Oct 24, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

The southbound lane on Second Avenue between Steele Street and Main Street in Whitehorse is closed to traffic until further notice. The lane was closed Oct. 24 as City of Whitehorse water and waste services crew work to make repairs on underground infrastructure. Drivers are being asked to detour on Steele Street until the road reopens. The city noted in a statement it apologizes for the inconvenience. Residents can call 668-8350 ext.
Temporary housing initiative will continue until March 31

Oct 20, 2023 | yukon-news.com | Stephanie Waddell

The former Coast High Country Inn in Whitehorse will continue to serve as a temporary housing project through the winter months to March 31, 2024. The Yukon government and Safe at Home Society, which operates the program at the former hotel on Fourth Avenue, announced they have finalized a plan for the winter that will allow those currently living there to stay, while also opening up more rooms to new tenants.