At this critical moment while Yukoners are deciding their future government, the Wildfire Awareness Society has prepared a report card on three elements of the wildfire risk reduction in Whitehorse. We believe that similar considerations apply to all Yukon communities. Wildfire Risk in the Forest Around Whitehorse – GRADE A The bulk of forest land is owned by the public via governments; thus forest fuels management is a public responsibility. Since most public forest lands ar

Recent tributes to Ione with her death on September 15 didn’t mention Ione’s ongoing commitment to her community until just before her passing. Ione was an active member of the non-profit citizens group, the Wildfire Awareness Society. The group was formed in 2017 under the title” Citizens for a FireSmart Whitehorse” in reaction to the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray. Ione joined the group as a passionate advocate for evacuation awareness and preparedness. Her knowledge

FiresSmart Northwest Territories has developed great guidelines on sprinklers systems that can be used to protect personal...

The use of vinyl siding as cladding and soffit material is very widespread in Whitehorse.  It’s low cost, low maintenance and wide colour...