As Yukon continues to deal with a prolonged spell of extreme cold that's put the grid under 'significant strain,' emergency officials are advising people to be prepared in case of a power outage ... .
Yukon's communities have been moved off the grid and on to diesel generation facilities as cold temperatures continue to create a high demand for energy ... .
People in Ross River, Yukon, are running low on water and heating fuel as the community's trucks aren't able to run in –50 C temperatures. And the truck that brings groceries to the community has yet to arrive ... .
Power had been restored to most of Haines Junction, Yukon, by Monday evening, and ATCO Electric said it should be back for the whole community within hours. The power went out Monday morning following an exhaust leak at the local generating station ... .
The Yukon's health department issued a notice saying nursing services will be unavailable in Faro between Jan. 5 and Feb. 2, due to staff shortages. Faro's mayor says it's become a recurring issue, and the government needs to find a way to solve it ... .
Yukon is facing dangerously cold temperatures over the Christmas holiday, driving up electricity demand. Yukon Energy Minister Ted Laking is urging residents to decrease power usage to relieve the strain on the power grid ... .
Frigid temperatures that hover around -40 C continue to keep much of the territory in its grip. There’s no sign of that weather, patterns of which are coming from Siberia, easing up any time soon ... .
Adventure passes including general admission, plus unlimited ice skating and snow slide access, are $29 for adults and $24 for children ages 3-17.Yukon’s Christmas in the Park... S Holly Ave., Yukon.