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2008

September 29, 2008 Yukon Land Management to be Streamlined
September 15, 2008 Research Collaboration and Social Licence Highlighted at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
August 14, 2008 Timber Harvest Project Moves Forward in Haines Junction Area
August 5, 2008 Government Launches Rebate Program to Help Yukoners Reduce Energy Costs
August 4, 2008 Progress By TransCanada Pipelines Bodes Well For Yukon
July 28, 2008 New Care and Maintenance Contract Awarded for Faro Mine Complex
July 7, 2008 Consultation Begins On Miners Lien Act Amendments
June 20, 2008 Yukon Government Seeks Feedback on Energy Strategy
June 19, 2008 Government Supports Yukoners' Efforts to Reduce Energy Costs
May 26, 2008 Celebrate Yukon Mining & Geology Week, May 26-30
May 21, 2008 Government Extends Rate Stabilization Fund for One Year
May 13, 2008 EMR Minister Tables Yukon Minerals Advisory Board Annual Report
May 12, 2008 Climate Change Action Plan and Energy Strategy out for Consultation
March 18, 2008 Yukon Government Supports Mining Exploration with Grassroots Funding
March 17, 2008 Yukon Government Renews Funding for Yukon Placer Secretariat
March 5, 2008 Premier Promotes Yukon Oil and Gas at Arctic Gas Symposium
January 31, 2008 Yukon Mining Industry Will See More Activity and More Investment in 2008
Janaury 24, 2008 Yukon Advantage To Be Showcased At World’s Premier Mining Conference

2007

December 17, 2007 Oil and Gas Rights Awarded in Peel Plateau
December 3, 2007 Yukon Encouraged by Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Applications
November 30, 2007 Yukon Interests Advanced in MacKenzie Gas Project Hearings
November 27, 2007 Mining Awards Announced for Outstanding Reclamation
November 13, 2007 Yukon Government Announces Fall 2007 Oil and Gas Call For Bids
October 23, 2007 Yukon Government Participates in Oil & Gas Symposium
September 17, 2007 Vehicle Emissions Clinic Expected to Attract Large Crowd
July 19, 2007 Yukon Housing Corporation Supports Energy Conservation
July 12, 2007 Major Mine Licencing Website Launched
June 28, 2007 Oil And Gas Rights Awarded In Northern Yukon
June 1, 2007 Reel Mower Rebate Program Promotes Clean Air
May 14, 2007 Electrical Rate Reduction Targeted And Rate Stabilization Fund Extended
April 27, 2007 Yukon Government Announces Funding For Yukon Placer Regime
April 27, 2007 Government Announces "Mining 101" Awareness Seminars
March 28, 2007 Yukon Government Extends Rate Stabilization Fund
February 9, 2007 Teslin Forest Management Plan Receives Formal Approval
January 31, 2007 Yukon Government Sets Sights On Mine Development
January 26, 2007 Yukon Expects Greater Interest At Mineral Exploration Conference
January 10, 2007 Washer Rebate Program Promotes Energy Conservation

2006

November 28, 2006 Mining Awards Announced For Outstanding Reclamation
November 23, 2006 Thirty-Fourth Yukon Geoscience Forum In Whitehorse
September 5, 2006 Yukon Government Climate Change Strategy Adopted
September 1, 2006 Minister Lang Expresses Gratitude For Money Raised
August 31, 2006 Canada's First Mobile Abattoir Opens In Yukon
August 29, 2006 Ministers Generate Over Eleven Thousand Dollars For Charity
August 25, 2006 Yukon To Host Energy & Mines Ministers’ Conference
July 26, 2006 Agriculture Research And Demonstration Field Day
July 13, 2006 Resource Royalties Flow To Yukon First Nations
June 5, 2006 Lottery Announced For Release Of 19 Rural Residential Lots On The Takhini Hotsprings Road
June 1, 2006 Yukon Minerals Advisory Board Releases Annual Report
May 19, 2006 Letter Of Understanding Formalizes Commitment To Yukon Placer Regime
May 18, 2006 Rock With Us! Celebrate Yukon Mining & Geology Week, May 23-27
May 9, 2006 Yukon Farmers To Benefit From Yukon Farm Income Payment Program
April 19, 2006 Yukon Supports Agriculture Industry With Modernized Policy
April 18, 2006 New Executive Director Appointed To Yukon Placer Secretariat
March 28, 2006 Yukon Supports Positive Work Of Energy Solutions Centre
March 27, 2006 Yukon Placer Secretariat Progresses Toward Consultation
March 16, 2006 Yukon Government Unveiling Plans For Land Development
March 2, 2006 Minister Lang To Attend Convention In Mining Finance Capital
February 28, 2006 Alaska And Producers Agreement Good News For Alaska Highway Pipeline Project
January 24, 2006 Yukon Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Continues
January 19, 2006 Yukon Attending Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference
January 17, 2006 New Reclamation And Closure Policy For Future Yukon Mines
January 11, 2006 Oil And Gas Royalties Flow To Carcross/Tagish First Nation
January 5, 2006 Energy Solutions Centre Transferred To Energy, Mines And Resources

2005

December 22, 2005 Secretariat Established To Implement New Placer Mining Regime
December 8, 2005 Government Investment Will Boost Supply Of Yukon Produced Red Meat
November 30, 2005 Fire Salvage Timber Permits Awarded To Watson Lake Company
November 24, 2005 Mining Awards Announced For Outstanding Reclamation
November 17, 2005 33rd Yukon Geoscience Forum In Whitehorse Nov. 20-23
October 24, 2005 Yukon's Pipeline Position Will Be Promoted At 2005 Ziff Energy Conference
October 5, 2005 New Reference Manual Available To Help Yukon Gardeners
October 4, 2005 Nominations Sought For Outstanding Mining Reclamation
October 3, 2005 Lang Attends Canadian Council Of Forest Ministers' Annual Meeting
September 28, 2005 Minister Lang To Speak At 2005 Far North Oil And Gas Forum
September 23, 2005 Second Round Of Meetings Will Help Define Areas For Potential Timber Harvesting Opportunities
September 19, 2005 Lang Attending National Energy & Mines Ministers' Conference
August 9, 2005 Apprentice Pipefitters Will Gain Valuable Work Experience
July 27, 2005 Yukon Also Seeks Federal Support To Address Pipeline Impacts
July 25, 2005 Regulation And Fees Streamlined For Yukon Public Quarry Pits
July 19, 2005 Partnerships Drive Mining Training And Recruitment Programs
July 19, 2005 Agriculture Research And Demonstration Field Day
June 15, 2005 Lang To Attend Western Energy Alliance Meeting In Inuvik
June 8, 2005 Northern Pipeline Act Creates A "Yukon Advantage", Premier Says
May 19, 2005 New Regime To Manage Yukon Placer Mining Developed Through Cooperation
May 19, 2005 Dawson City Gold Show Kicks Off Yukon Mining & Geology Week
May 12, 2005 Consultations Will Help Set Harvest Levels In Southwest Yukon
April 29, 2005 National Forest Week Highlights Boreal Forest
April 29, 2005 Lang To Put Forward Yukon Pipeline Interests In Ottawa
April 21, 2005 Oil And Gas Symposium On Best Management Practices
April 5, 2005 New Program Will Enhance Forest Health And Research
April 1, 2005 Yukon Government Extends Rate Stabilization Fund
March 11, 2005 Yukon Introduces New Agriculture Program Guide
March 8, 2005 Yukon Sees $10 Million In New Mineral Exploration
March 7, 2005 Premier Promotes Northern Pipelines At Arctic Gas Symposium
February 24, 2005 Yukon Issues Drilling Permit To Devon Canada
February 18, 2005 Lang To Attend Inaugural Meeting Of Western Energy Alliance
February 16, 2005 Government Protecting Yukon Interest In Northern Pipeline