Ross River residents renew calls to find missing Kaska woman
It’s been more than three years since Ramona Peter disappeared with few if any traces from Ross River, a community located about 400 kilometres northeast of Whitehorse. The last time someone saw the then-40-year-old woman, she was in front of one of the community’s most popular meeting places, the Dena General store.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-ross-river-kaska-ramona-peter-rcmp-9.7221259?cmp=rss

Ross River residents renew calls to find missing Kaska woman
It’s been more than three years since Ramona Peter disappeared with few if any traces from Ross River, a community located about 400 kilometres northeast of Whitehorse. The last time someone saw the then-40-year-old woman, she was in front of one of the community’s most popular meeting places, the Dena General store.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-ross-river-kaska-ramona-peter-rcmp-9.7221259?cmp=rss

'It's heartbreaking': Ross River residents urge Yukon government to replace condemned pool
It's been eight years since "severe foundational and structural issues" forced the closure of the pool in Ross River, Yukon, and residents are calling on the new territorial government to revisit the idea of restoring or replacing the facility.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ross-river-pool-yukon-9.7164037?cmp=rss

Kudz Ze Kayah mine project in Yukon approved again, while First Nation blasts decision
The Yukon and federal governments have given the go-ahead to a contentious mine project near Ross River, despite strong opposition from local First Nations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/kudz-ze-kayah-mine-project-in-yukon-approved-again-while-first-nation-blasts-decision-9.7162155?cmp=rss

Kudz Ze Kayah mine project in Yukon approved again, while First Nation blasts decision
The Yukon and federal governments have given the go-ahead to a contentious mine project near Ross River, despite strong opposition from local First Nations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/kudz-ze-kayah-mine-project-in-yukon-approved-again-while-first-nation-blasts-decision-9.7162155?cmp=rss

Watson Lake, Yukon, man charged with manslaughter granted bail
Judge John Phelps granted 51-year-old Ryan Laverdure bail with conditions on Monday. Laverdure faces four charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the death of 26-year-old Skye Dick in Ross River, Yukon, last April.
#crime #law #WatsonLake #Yukon #RossRiver
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/watson-lake-yukon-man-charged-manslaughter-granted-bail-9.7043707?cmp=rss

In Yukon's Ross River, water, heating fuel and groceries run low as temperatures hit –55 C
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.
#weather #supplies #transportation #Yukon #RossRiver
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/in-yukon-s-ross-river-water-heating-fuel-and-groceries-run-low-as-temperatures-hit-55-c-9.7027911?cmp=rss

First Nation School Board works to turn the page on low literacy rates in Ross River
At the beginning of the last school year, on average primary students in Ross River could read 46 words. By June, that number had jumped to 82 words, according to numbers from the First Nation School Board.
#education #literacy #school #RossRiver #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/first-nation-school-board-low-literacy-rates-ross-river-yukon-1.7542578?cmp=rss

Stitching tradition: Yukon teen honours her Kaska Dena culture with traditional clothing designs
From ribbon skirts to beaded vests, 13-year-old Jael Johnnie of Ross River, Yukon, has created dozens of pieces — bringing joy, pride and inspiration to her Yukon community.
#clothing #culture #tradition #Yukon #RossRiver #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/stitching-tradition-yukon-teen-honours-her-kaska-dena-culture-with-traditional-clothing-designs-1.7530320?cmp=rss

Stitching tradition: Yukon teen honours her Kaska Dena culture with traditional clothing designs
From ribbon skirts to beaded vests, 13-year-old Jael Johnnie of Ross River, Yukon, has created dozens of pieces — bringing joy, pride and inspiration to her Yukon community.
#clothing #culture #tradition #Yukon #RossRiver #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/stitching-tradition-yukon-teen-honours-her-kaska-dena-culture-with-traditional-clothing-designs-1.7530320?cmp=rss