THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1852, the Chilkat Indians from the coast arrived at Fort Selkirk, and finding it only partially defended took it over and chased the HBC men under Robert Campbell away from their own post. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/destruction-fort-selkirk/

Yukon Energy heads face questions from opposition MLAs
Officials from both the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation appeared as witnesses at the Legislative Assembly Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-energy-questions-9.7172765?cmp=rss

THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In his notes taken from Robert Campbell's correspondence and his journals, Chief Trader James Anderson is able to accurately describe Campbell's route into Fort Selkirk and give an accurate timing for the journey. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #NWT #Yukon https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/liard-river-notes/

B.C. man convicted of manslaughter, found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Yukon Supreme Court
Seth Boss was found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder for the death of Anthony Primozic in Haines Junction by the Yukon Supreme Court on Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/seth-boss-yukon-supreme-court-decision-9.7172789?cmp=rss

Yukon government axes engineer on Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
The Yukon government has axed the engineer of record on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project because “different expertise” is needed to move the project forward, according to the highways minister.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/engineer-axed-nisutlin-bay-bridge-9.7171978?cmp=rss

BMC says it wants to talk after Kaska slam approvals for Yukon mine
BMC Minerals, the company behind the controversial Kudz Ze Kyah mine, says it wants to meet with Kaska First Nations after Ottawa and the Yukon government approved the zinc-silver-copper project.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/bmc-says-it-wants-to-talk-after-kaska-slam-approvals-for-yukon-mine-9.7171209?cmp=rss

THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1851, Fort Selkirk's chief trader Robert Campbell made his way up the Mackenzie River, travelling from to north and surprising all the gentleman at the headquarters of Fort Simpson who did not expect him to come from that direction. #NorthwestTerritories #NWT #Yukon #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-simpson/

Police in Mayo, Yukon, responding to standoff
In a news release, RCMP said they believe the person is armed. Police have set up a perimeter around the area.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/police-in-mayo-yukon-responding-to-standoff-9.7171968?cmp=rss

Yukon MLAs vote to include RCMP in Whitehorse Emergency Shelter review
MLAs from all three parties voted in favour of an opposition motion, which included amendments proposed by the Yukon Party. The motion urges the Yukon government to work with First Nation governments, the 405 Alexander Advisory Committee and RCMP on a review of the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-mlas-include-rcmp-on-whitehorse-shelter-review-9.7171171?cmp=rss

THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
There were ramparts on the #Yukon River, and on the Porcupine: they were places where high rock walls narrowed the rivers and created a claustrobic feeling. However, magnificent as these ramparts mightbe, the Ramparts of the Mackenzie River were a magnificent sight that was not to be forgotten. #Journeys #NorthWestTerritories #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ramparts/