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Drive Alive! is Joining Forces with BHP Billiton
Jun 5, 2008 – Yellowknife -- The Department of Transportation’s Drive Alive! transportation safety information program, is joining forces with BHP Billiton to help keep young bicyclists safe announced the Minister of Transportation Norman... Read the rest

Governor Palin Signs Omnibus Crime Bill
Jun 5, 2008 – Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today signed Senate Bill 265 into law. During the legislative session, several crime bills, including the Governor’s crime bill, were rolled into SB 265.... Read the rest

Michael Jeffery Named to Barrow Court
May 29, 2008 – Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today appointed Michael I. Jeffery to the Barrow Superior Court. Jeffery, 63, has lived in Barrow for 31 years and has a long record... Read the rest

Governor Palin Honors International Excellence with North Star Awards
May 28, 2008 – Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin yesterday presented businesses, international organizations and an elementary school with the first Governor's North Star Awards for International Excellence. The Governor announced the awards... Read the rest

Flags Lowered for Crash Victims: Including three state employees
Apr 24, 2008 – Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory and honor of the four people onboard a state-chartered helicopter that crashed last... Read the rest

Nunavut’s Education Week 2008 – Be a Teacher!
Apr 22, 2008 – IQALUIT – Education Minister Ed Picco is encouraging Nunavummiut to pursue teaching as a career during Education Week 2008, which is this week. “This year’s theme, Be a Teacher,... Read the rest

Toward a National Strategy on Inuit Education: Remarks to Delegates at the Summit on Inuit Education
Apr 15, 2008 – Thank you, Nellie for that kind introduction and warm welcome. It is wonderful to be back here in Inuvik. Before I begin my remarks today, I want to pay special... Read the rest

Transitional Funding Agreement will Streamline Nunavut Wellness Programs
Apr 7, 2008 – IQALUIT – The Minister of Health and Social Services with the Government of Nunavut, Leona Aglukkaq, is pleased to announce the signing of a new agreement with Health Canada that... Read the rest

Funding Announced for Persons with Disabilities
Mar 7, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – The Government of Yukon announced today over $30,000 in funding to support an Employability Skills Program to be delivered by Challenge Community Vocational Alternatives starting this month. “Challenge... Read the rest

Yukon Government Supports Ramesh Ferris in Cross-Canada Journey
Feb 29, 2008 – WHITEHORSE - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers today announced the Yukon government will support the efforts of a local man to raise awareness of the importance of immunization... Read the rest

Yukon Government Releases First Year SCAN Results
Feb 23, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – First-year statistics for the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) office have been compiled by the Yukon government. The public has made 139 complaints respecting 108 properties since the... Read the rest

Yukon Government to Fund Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Feb 13, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Education Minister Patrick Rouble and Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers are pleased to announce that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program will be offered beginning in... Read the rest

Yukon Government and CYFN Release Education Reform Final Report
Feb 8, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Members of the Education Reform Project Executive Committee; Chief Joe Linklater, Chief Liard McMillan and Minister of Education Patrick Rouble, today released the Education Reform Project final report.... Read the rest

YTG Announces New Project to Address Housing Needs of Women and Children
Feb 5, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Minister responsible for the Women’s Directorate Elaine Taylor, announced today the government’s intention to design and build a new housing project of up to 30 dwelling units in... Read the rest

Minister Picco Welcomes NTI’s Annual Report
Feb 4, 2008 – IQALUIT, Nunavut – Honourable Ed Picco, Minister Responsible for Education, is welcoming Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)’s annual report on Kindergarten to grade 12 education in Nunavut, Saqqiqpuq. “I believe NTI’s... Read the rest

Local Physician Takes on New Role as Yukon's Medical Officer of Health (MOH)
Feb 1, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers announced today that Whitehorse physician Brendan Hanley will assume responsibility as Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in early February. "We... Read the rest

Yukon Government Injects $153,000 into Community Youth Projects
Feb 1, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Yukon youth and community groups are continuing to benefit from the Winter Activities Program with total funding of $153,000 for 2007/2008. One sponsoring organization from each of the... Read the rest

Partnership Provides Safety Net for Youth
Jan 28, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers is pleased to announce $227,000 towards a unique partnership between Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, Blue Feather Youth Centre, the Council for... Read the rest

Two New Yukon Initiatives Mark National Non-Smoking Week
Jan 23, 2008 – WHITEHORSE - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers today announced two Yukon initiatives to help mark National Non-Smoking Week from Jan. 20-26, 2008. The first initiative is the fifth... Read the rest

Governor Palin Introduces the Health Care Transparency Act
Jan 19, 2008 – Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today introduced the Alaska Health Care Transparency Act which will provide more effective tools to help Alaskans access affordable health care, and to ensure... Read the rest

Telehealth Up and Running in Yukon Communities
Jan 17, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers today announced that all Yukon communities have improved health care services with the expansion of the Yukon Telehealth Network. Telehealth links... Read the rest

Yukon Government Continues to Increase Learning Opportunities
Jan 17, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Education Minister Patrick Rouble has announced that students and staff in Yukon schools are enjoying increased learning opportunities, as a result of continued Yukon government investment in video... Read the rest

Yukon Invests in Capacity Development
Jan 15, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Minister of Education Patrick Rouble today announced $700,000 in new funding to 2010/11 through the Northern Strategy for the Association of Yukon Communities’ Community Training Trust Society (CTTS)... Read the rest

CDF Contributes $599,572 to Help Strengthen Yukon Communities
Jan 7, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Minister of Economic Development Jim Kenyon has announced that the Community Development Fund (CDF) has awarded $599,572 of Tier 2 funding. The work of the 12 recipient organizations... Read the rest

Yukon Amending Small Claims Court Act Regulations
Jan 4, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – The Yukon government is taking steps to modernize the small claims court process and is consulting with Yukoners on how to best amend regulations to the Small Claims... Read the rest

Second Psychiatrist to Open Practice in January
Dec 17, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers is pleased to announce the arrival of a second psychiatrist to Yukon this month. Dr. James Holmlund will open his new... Read the rest

Beverage Container Program Celebrates 50 Million Containers Collected
Dec 17, 2007 – YELLOWKNIFE – More than 50 million beverage containers have been returned to depots around the Northwest Territories (NWT), announced the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, the Honourable Michael Miltenberger.... Read the rest

Yukon Liquor Corp: Get the Right Mix for Your Next Event
Dec 14, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) has released a new booklet, in response to customer requests, to help hosts plan stress-free and enjoyable events. Good Mix is a valuable... Read the rest

NWT Releases Results of 2007 Student Assessments
Dec 14, 2007 – YELLOWKNIFE – The results from the 2007 Northwest Territories-wide Alberta Achievement Tests (AATs) and Functional Grade Level (FGLs) were released today by the Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture... Read the rest

Families and Children with Disabilities will Benefit from New Program
Dec 13, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Yukon children with disabilities and their families will now benefit from a new program announced today by Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers. The Services to Children... Read the rest

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