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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Improved water treatment services coming to Mount Lorne Français
MOUNT LORNE, YT, Aug. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Enhanced water treatment services are coming to Mount Lorne after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the Government of Canada. Funding will support the design and construction of a new water treatment plant and secondary infrastructure, which will produce potable water to address the current needs and the future growth of the community. The project, managed by the Government of Yukon, will include modern filtration and disinfection systems. It will also connect the Lorne Mountain Community Centre to the new drinking water supply through a buried water service connection with freeze protection, ensuring long-term resilience under a changing climate. The future water treatment plant and associated infrastructure will help provide safer and more reliable drinking water to residents of Mount Lorne. Quotes "Providing communities with drinking water they can rely on is a top priority. This new facility will provide Mount Lorne residents and visitors with safe, year-round access to potable water – supporting both public health and community development. We will continue working with our partners to deliver green infrastructure projects and provide reliable essential services across Canada." Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development "Thank you to the Government of Canada for their support in improving water treatment services for Mount Lorne. Through this investment, we're developing essential infrastructure for building a resilient community. This is another way in which we're meeting our commitment to create a healthier, more sustainable future for Yukoners." Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services "The new water treatment facility will be a great benefit to the residents of Mount Lorne. The facility will supply the needs of the Mount Lorne Community Centre and replace its aging well. In addition, many residents who rely on public water for home use will have better, more reliable access. Many people in our community have worked for years to bring the project to this stage. We are all very excited to see this new community facility moving forward. We appreciate the support of the federal and territorial governments in making it happen for our citizens." , Chair of the Mount Lorne Local Advisory Council Quick Facts The federal government is investing $3,600,000 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This stream helps build greener communities by contributing to climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting renewable technologies. Including today's announcement, over 30 infrastructure projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced in the Yukon, with a total federal contribution of more than $139.4 million and a total territorial contribution of nearly $31.5 million. Green Infrastructure Stream Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Strengthened Climate Plan Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Hamilton Spectator
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Yukon environment, highways minister won't seek re-election
Nils Clarke won't be running in this year's territorial election, according to a press release from the Yukon Liberals shared on Aug. 1. Clarke, first elected to represent Riverdale North in 2016, currently serves the cabinet positions of Minister of the Environment and Minister of Highways and Public Works. He's the second Yukon cabinet minister to announce that he's not seeking re-election in recent days, after community services minister Richard Mostyn announced his plans on July 30 . In the release announcing Clarke's plans, Premier Mike Pemberton thanked him for his work, and noted his compassion and constant presence. The release credited Clarke as playing a key role in the signing of the Kusawa Park Management Plan and the Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Traditional Conservation Area Agreement. He also was key to the designation of Chasàn Chùa as a territorial park, according to the release. As minister of highways and public works, Clarke was involved in investments made into the rebuilding of the runways at the Whitehorse International Airport, and the completion of the Dempster Fibre Project. He also helped put into place a new Traffic Safety Act, which comes with higher fines for unsafe driving behaviour , according to the release. Clarke is quoted as saying Yukoners have made his time in office 'so meaningful.' 'You have shown me how diverse, unique, and caring the Yukon's population is,' Clarke is quoted as saying. 'I deeply appreciate your unwavering support, especially approaching the one-year anniversary of the vehicle accident in which I was involved and where a deeply valued colleague and community member tragically lost his life.' Clarke was seriously injured in a car collision at the intersection of the Alaska Highway and Swan Haven south of Whitehorse on Aug. 2, 2024 . The collision killed deputy minister of the environment Michael Prochazka. This May, RCMP laid charges against Robert James Smallwood in relation to the crash. Clarke was transported to hospital in Vancouver, but returned to serve in the legislature in the fall sitting. Prior to his election in 2016, Clarke was the executive director of the Yukon Legal Services Society. Clarke also served as speaker of the legislative during his first term. The territorial election must take place on or before Nov. 3, and the election must be called by Oct. 3. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
01-08-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
'We need our language': first students from Kwanlin Dün language revitalization course graduate
Alkan Air will be providing air ambulance services to Yukoners for the next ten years, thanks to a new contract with the Yukon government. The awarding of the contract was announced on July 29. It's a $157-million contract, valued at around $15.7 million a year. Alkan Air has been doing medevac flights in the territory for decades, according to Alkan Air chief executive officer Lacia Kinnear, but this is the first time the company has been awarded a ten-year contract with the government. Alkan Air provides medevac flights from rural Yukon to Whitehorse, as well as from Whitehorse to southern cities like Vancouver and Calgary. The length of the contract will be instrumental in ensuring longevity and continuity of service in the Yukon, Kinnear said. She said other jurisdictions like the Northwest Territories and British Columbia have been awarding 10-year contracts to their respective air ambulance providers. 'We're really grateful that government has continued with that trend, because it's definitely the best way to ensure consistent and quality service for Yukoners,' Kinnear said. The contract, according to the press release, will begin April 1, 2026, as the current contract with Alkan Air is set to expire on March 31, 2026. There is the option for the contract to be extended by an additional two years. As part of the contract, Alkan Air will continue to provide 24/7 air ambulance coverage to the territory. 'We'll be introducing two new planes to our fleet, not brand new, but new to the Yukon, and they will have all brand new interiors, as well as new internal, the med equipment and the inside will all be brand new,' Kinnear told the News over the phone on July 30. The contract will also see continued partnership with the Yukon First Nation Air Leasing Limited Partnership, according to Kinnear. The partnership is composed of eight First Nations development corporations, who will help Alkan Air purchase and lease the new aircraft required for this contract, according to a Yukon government press release. There are two new planes being introduced to the Yukon as part of this contract, said Kinnear. She said that Alkan Air will own 25 per cent of the new planes and the Yukon First Nation Air Leasing Limited Partnership will own 75 per cent. 'This will help to ensure that the benefits of this work in this contract are shared, through both training, employment opportunities, but also a shared path towards economic reconciliation and by bringing local First Nations into the contract and economic opportunities within the territory,' Kinnear said. 'There is the goal of hiring both First Nation pilots, First Nation AMEs, but also recognizing and working with our First Nation partners about what is the pathway to make sure that those people are in those programs so that we can eventually hire them into this contract,' Kinnear said. AME refers to aircraft mechanical engineer. The territory has seen an increase in demand for air ambulance service in the past years, according to the Yukon government's press release. In 2020, 988 patients were transported via air ambulance in the Yukon; in 2024, that number was 1,489. Kinnear said the new contract allows Alkan Air to meet that increase. The provisions include the number of pilots and the number of mechanical engineers that Alkan Air is able to employ to work on aircraft to ensure work is done as needed and on schedule. The contract also has a provision that there can be an additional aircraft added at some point in the contract. She said that opportunity is forward thinking in case demand increases. 'I think that that is something that is building a lot of resiliency into the system within the 10 year contract.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
01-08-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Yukon govt signs 10-year contract for medevac services with Alkan Air
Alkan Air will be providing air ambulance services to Yukoners for the next ten years, thanks to a new contract with the Yukon government. The awarding of the contract was announced on July 29. It's a $157-million contract, valued at around $15.7 million a year. Alkan Air has been doing medevac flights in the territory for decades, according to Alkan Air chief executive officer Lacia Kinnear, but this is the first time the company has been awarded a ten-year contract with the government. Alkan Air provides medevac flights from rural Yukon to Whitehorse, as well as from Whitehorse to southern cities like Vancouver and Calgary. The length of the contract will be instrumental in ensuring longevity and continuity of service in the Yukon, Kinnear said. She said other jurisdictions like the Northwest Territories and British Columbia have been awarding 10-year contracts to their respective air ambulance providers. 'We're really grateful that government has continued with that trend, because it's definitely the best way to ensure consistent and quality service for Yukoners,' Kinnear said. The contract, according to the press release, will begin April 1, 2026, as the current contract with Alkan Air is set to expire on March 31, 2026. There is the option for the contract to be extended by an additional two years. As part of the contract, Alkan Air will continue to provide 24/7 air ambulance coverage to the territory. 'We'll be introducing two new planes to our fleet, not brand new, but new to the Yukon, and they will have all brand new interiors, as well as new internal, the med equipment and the inside will all be brand new,' Kinnear told the News over the phone on July 30. The contract will also see continued partnership with the Yukon First Nation Air Leasing Limited Partnership, according to Kinnear. The partnership is composed of eight First Nations development corporations, who will help Alkan Air purchase and lease the new aircraft required for this contract, according to a Yukon government press release. There are two new planes being introduced to the Yukon as part of this contract, said Kinnear. She said that Alkan Air will own 25 per cent of the new planes and the Yukon First Nation Air Leasing Limited Partnership will own 75 per cent. 'This will help to ensure that the benefits of this work in this contract are shared, through both training, employment opportunities, but also a shared path towards economic reconciliation and by bringing local First Nations into the contract and economic opportunities within the territory,' Kinnear said. 'There is the goal of hiring both First Nation pilots, First Nation AMEs, but also recognizing and working with our First Nation partners about what is the pathway to make sure that those people are in those programs so that we can eventually hire them into this contract,' Kinnear said. AME refers to aircraft mechanical engineer. The territory has seen an increase in demand for air ambulance service in the past years, according to the Yukon government's press release. In 2020, 988 patients were transported via air ambulance in the Yukon; in 2024, that number was 1,489. Kinnear said the new contract allows Alkan Air to meet that increase. The provisions include the number of pilots and the number of mechanical engineers that Alkan Air is able to employ to work on aircraft to ensure work is done as needed and on schedule. The contract also has a provision that there can be an additional aircraft added at some point in the contract. She said that opportunity is forward thinking in case demand increases. 'I think that that is something that is building a lot of resiliency into the system within the 10 year contract.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBC
30-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Yukon government enters new 10-year contract for air ambulances
Yukoners can count on having air ambulance services for at least the next decade. The territorial government has signed a new 10-year contract with Alkan Air Limited.
