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The Peel watershed region in the Yukon is being considered for designation as a national park, a move that has been met with enthusiasm by Indigenous leaders and conservationists. The proposed park would encompass 3,000 square kilometers of protected land, including the Peel River corridor, Turner Lake wetlands, and Caribou River areas. The feasibility study for the park was announced by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, along with the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dün, and the governments of Canada and the Yukon.

The Alaskan government has allocated $42.6 million for improvements to a 225-kilometer stretch of the Alaska Highway in Yukon, Canada. The Shakwak corridor, which runs between Destruction Bay and the Yukon/Alaska border, has been severely affected by thawing permafrost, resulting in road surface distortions, cracks, and potholes. The upgrades will include resurfacing, improved drainage, and potentially raising the road level in vulnerable sections to minimize the impact of thawing. Construction is expected to commence in 2025 and conclude in 2027.

Dawson City, Yukon, witnessed a unique spectacle as the first-ever potato race occurred, drawing over a dozen participants to a fun-filled competition. The event, organized by Regan Shrumm, aimed to bring the community together and create some lively entertainment.