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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

CBC North Dec 29

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

CBC North May 28, 2025

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

CBC North May 10, 2025

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 | CBC News

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.

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CBC Indigenous May 10, 2025

Stitching tradition: Yukon teen honours her Kaska Dena culture with traditional clothing designs | CBC News

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.

CBC

CBC North May 4, 2025

Pool in Ross River, Yukon, won't re-open again this year, 7 years after closure
The pool in Ross River, Yukon, will remain closed for at least another year. The territory's department of Highways and Public Works conducted a detailed structural and geotechnical investigation of the pool last fall an...
#infrastructure #government #recreation #RossRiver #Yukon #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/pool-in-ross-river-yukon-won-t-re-open-again-this-year-7-years-after-closure-1.7525399?cmp=rss

Pool in Ross River, Yukon, won't re-open again this year, 7 years after closure | CBC News

The pool in Ross River, Yukon, will remain closed for at least another year. The territory's department of Highways and Public Works conducted a detailed structural and geotechnical investigation of the pool last fall and found severe foundational and structural issues.

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CBC North Apr 18, 2025

RCMP investigating woman's death in Ross River, Yukon, a week ago
Police said Thursday that 26-year-old Skye Dick of Ross River had been injured "reportedly from an incident involving a motor vehicle," and that she died from her injuries.
#police #death #accident #RossRiver #Yukon #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/rcmp-investigating-woman-s-death-in-ross-river-yukon-a-week-ago-1.7513940?cmp=rss

RCMP investigating woman's death in Ross River, Yukon, a week ago | CBC News

Police said Thursday that 26-year-old Skye Dick of Ross River had been injured "reportedly from an incident involving a motor vehicle," and that she died from her injuries.

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Missing People Canada Oct 5, 2023

Yukon RCMP search efforts for missing person in Ross River continues ahead of hunting season - #RossRiver #Yukon
https://missingpeople.ca/yukon-rcmp-search-efforts-for-missing-person-in-ross-river-continues-ahead-of-hunting-season/?feed_id=20893&_unique_id=651ebf55c9a14

Yukon RCMP search efforts for missing person in Ross River continues ahead of hunting season

The investigation into the disappearance of Ramona Peter is still active. Searches and other follow ups are continuing as information is received. Ground, river and aerial searches in and around the community of Ross River have been extensive, thanks to assistance from Yukon Search and Rescue as well as dedicated…

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Missing People Canada May 1, 2023

Ross River, Yukon RCMP seeks public help in finding missing 40-year-old Ramona Peter - #RossRiver #Yukon #missingperson #missingpeoplecanada #missingincanada

Ross River RCMP is requesting public assistance in finding Ramona Peter, a 40-year-old First Nations woman who was reported missing on April 28, 2023. According to friends and family, it is out of character for her to be out of contact...

More Info: https://missingpeople.ca/missing-first-nations-woman-in-ross-river-yukon-ramona-peter-40/

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Peter V. Tretter ✅ 🇨🇦Feb 16, 2023

The unceded Yukon https://bit.ly/3k55rRl #Indigenous #Yukon #TraditionalTerritory #KaskaDena #RossRiver #ykpoli #cdnpoli @cdnpoli

The unceded Yukon

As Yukon marks 50 years since the start of land claim negotiations, one First Nation in the territory is not celebrating. The Kaska Dena in Ross River say settling a land claim in their traditional territory would go against their fundamental beliefs and values.