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2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award nominations now open
April 23, 2024
The Premier is encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy, a foundation of lifelong learning.
New funding for north Alaska highway upgrades to be provided over three years
April 23, 2024
Upgrades coming soon to the north Alaska Highway.
![Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke and Premier Ranj Pillai make announcement about the north Alaska highway. Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke and Premier Ranj Pillai make announcement about the north Alaska highway.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/styles/medium/public/alaska_hwy.jpeg?itok=pz0XmwpM)
Statement from Premier Pillai on visit from UK Consul General Thomas Codrington
April 23, 2024
Premier Ranj Pillai issued a statement on his meeting with UK Consul General Thomas Codrington.
![Premier Ranj Pillai poses for a photo with the British Consul General Thomas Codrington, on April 22, 2024 in the Cabinet office. Premier Ranj Pillai poses for a photo with the British Consul General Thomas Codrington, on April 22, 2024 in the Cabinet office.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/styles/medium/public/yg_pu_eco_20240422_2522.jpg?itok=GS2UM5BL)
A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon
April 22, 2024
A national park in the Peel Watershed would permanently protect the area.
Elijah Smith Elementary School exterior retrofit complete
April 22, 2024
Elijah Smith Elementary School gets a 90,000 sq ft facelift.
![After - Exterior of Elijah Smith Elementary School March 2024. Photo courtesy of Yukon Government After - Exterior of Elijah Smith Elementary School March 2024. Photo courtesy of Yukon Government](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/styles/medium/public/elijah_smith.png?itok=RrEA8bPi)
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million to 21 Yukon-based projects through the Community Development Fund
April 22, 2024
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million to 21 Yukon- based projects through the Community Development Fund.
Whitehorse Public Library reopens to the public
April 22, 2024
Whitehorse Public Library reopens its doors to the public.
Commissioner announces the book launch of From Fort Cudahy to Taylor House
April 19, 2024
Commissioner of Yukon Adeline Webber announced the launch of the book From Fort Cudahy to Taylor House.
The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announces information sessions for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être Yukon
April 17, 2024
The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announce Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon information sessions in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Watson Lake.
Phase seven lottery and tender open for new lots in Whistle Bend
April 17, 2024
Lottery and tender releases for residential lots in Whistle Bend.