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06/01/2026

05/21/2026

Please be advised that Wildland Fire Crews are conducting controlled burns in the Crocus Bluff area for Fire Smarting Activities.

City of Dawson Fire Department is aware of the work being done.

05/11/2026

Hello Dawson,

Community Clean-Up Day - Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 12 to 3pm.

We hope you join us in helping to tidy up Dawson after the winter.

Bags and gloves will be available at the Gazebo thanks to City of Dawson Parks & Recreation

If you need materials to organize a clean-up at your workplace, contact us at 993-7400 ext 299 or [email protected]

05/08/2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:45 p.m.
The water level on the Yukon River at Dawson has fallen 1.7m since peaking at 5:30 p.m. on May 7. Water levels will continue to drop overnight but are expected to stabilize tomorrow.

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Klondike Region Breakup Update
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group, which includes the City of Dawson, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Government of Yukon response agencies.

The Lower Yukon River remains under a Flood Watch. The ice jam has released, and water levels are currently dropping. Crews are monitoring the situation, and you are currently not being asked to evacuate.

Be prepared to leave on short notice. Residents are advised to move to higher ground if necessary. Ensure your emergency kit is ready (yukon.ca/fr/situations-durgence-et-securite/preparation-aux-urgences/trousse-durgence)

If water levels overtop the d**e and flood town, an Alert Ready notification and community sirens will be activated.

If you need immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.

Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca.

Klondike Valley Fire Department Dawson City Fire Department City of Dawson Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

Klondike Region Breakup Update
Tuesday May 5, 2026

This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Government of Yukon response agencies.
• The Klondike River is now under a Flood Warning. This means river levels have exceeded or will exceed banks very soon. Several ice jams at Henderson Corner are causing flooding. The ice jams could move and affect places downstream. Crews are on site responding.
• An Evacuation Alert is in place for Klondike Valley from Henderson Corner through Rock Creek to the TH Farm, including all residences on both sides of the highway, and the airport long-term parking lot. If you are in this area, be prepared to leave on short notice.
• Power has been temporarily disconnected for some customers in the Henderson Corner area to ensure safety. If you see a downed power line, stay back and call Yukon Energy immediately (1-800-676-2843).
• Sand and sandbags are available at C4, the Mammoth Statue on Front St., and Klondike Valley Fire Department. Please help yourself or fill sandbags for your neighbours.
• If you need assistance, call 9-1-1.
• The Lower Yukon River – Dawson Region remains under an Ice Advisory. The Flood Hub has daily updates on current river conditions and ice jam impacts: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/
• Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca.
• For the latest road conditions, check 511 (www.511yukon.ca).
• The next update will be shared Wednesday, May 6. Updates are shared:
 www.Yukon.ca/emergencies, www.CityofDawson.ca, www.Trondek.ca
 Radio:106.9 FM CFYT in Dawson, 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley
 Info Board on Front Street (across from the General Store)

Dawson City Fire Department Yukon Protective Services Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government Klondike Valley Fire Department Yukon Energy

05/02/2026

Klondike Region Breakup Update - Friday May 1, 2026

This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr’ondek Hwechin and Government of Yukon response agencies
> The Lower Yukon River – Dawson Region is now under an Ice Advisory. The Klondike River remains under an Ice Advisory.

> An Ice Advisory means: river ice is changing or expected to change. Ice may melt, break or move; large pieces of ice may be flowing in the river. River levels can change very rapidly. Changing ice conditions may cause isolated flooding in low-lying areas. As breakup continues, an Ice Advisory may be upgraded to a Flood Watch or Flood Warning.

> Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca or pick up more information at your fire hall.

> Sand and sandbags are available at C4, the Mammoth Statue (across from the Commissioner’s Residence on Front St.), and Klondike Valley Fire Department. Please help yourself.

> If you need assistance, call 9-1-1.

> Read advisories on the Flood Hub, which also has daily updates to current water conditions: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/

> The next update will be Monday, May 4. Updates are shared at:
www.Yukon.ca/emergencies, www.CityofDawson.ca, www.Trondek.ca
> Radio:106.9 FM CFYT in Dawson, 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley
> Info Board on Front Street (across from the General Store)

Dawson City Fire Department Klondike Valley Fire Department City of Dawson Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government

02/18/2026

Help with transitioning off of Dawson City Cable Service:
On Wednesday Feb 18th Northwestel will provide 2 sessions at the Downtown Hotel - the first is for commercial customers at 4pm and the 2nd is for Residential Customers at 6:30pm.