Statement from Currie Dixon on the Passing of Ione Christensen
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of a Yukon political trailblazer – Ione Christensen.
Yukon Party Texting Campaign Indicates Yukoners are Ready for Change
WHITEHORSE - The results from Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon's texting campaign to Yukoners show the territory is ready for change. Dixon exchanged texts with over 7000 Yukoners during the outreach, with over 2100 Yukoners sharing their thoughts via the survey. That feedback has helped shape the party's platform for the upcoming election.
Letter Confirms Yukon Hospitals Are Chronically Underfunded
WHITEHORSE - A recent letter from the Yukon Hospital Corporation to all three political parties provides more confirmation of chronic underfunding of Yukon Hospitals under the current Liberal government and their NDP partners. The letter, signed by the Chair of the Yukon Hospital Corporation Board, CEO, and Chief of Medical Staff, is highlighted by their joint statement that ‘significant annualized increases to O&M funding’ are necessary ‘to solve critical gaps.’
An Open Letter from Leader Currie Dixon on Crime and Public Safety
Over the past several years, we have watched crime tighten its grip on our communities. Statistics paint a concerning picture. Over the past 10 years, Yukon's property crime has surged by 42 percent, and violent crime has soared by 47 percent. These are not just numbers; they're a reflection of lives disrupted, businesses shuttered, and a sense of safety eroded. Downtown Whitehorse, once the vibrant heart of the community, now frequently experiences break-ins, gang activity, and open drug use, leaving residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors alike feeling unsafe.
Keith Jacobsen Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Whitehorse Centre
WHITEHORSE – Keith Jacobsen will be on the ballot for the Yukon Party in Whitehorse Centre in the 2025 territorial election, which must be called by October 3. Jacobsen was acclaimed after the 5 p.m. nomination period deadline passed on September 2.
Laura Lang will be the Yukon Party Candidate in Whitehorse West
WHITEHORSE – Laura Lang will represent the Yukon Party in the riding of Whitehorse West in the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3. Party members in Whitehorse West picked Lang at a nomination meeting held on Thursday evening, August 28.
Jen Gehmair Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Marsh Lake-Mount Lorne-Golden Horn
WHITEHORSE – Jen Gehmair will represent the Yukon Party in the riding of Marsh Lake-Mount Lorne-Golden Horn in the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3. No other party members stepped forward to seek the nomination in the riding before the 5 p.m. deadline on August 28.
Rose Sellars Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Riverdale North
WHITEHORSE – Rose Sellars will be the Yukon Party candidate in Riverdale North for the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3. Sellars was acclaimed after the deadline to submit nominations passed at 5 p.m. on August 26.
Peter Grundmanis Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Mountainview
WHITEHORSE – Peter Grundmanis will represent the Yukon Party in the Mountainview riding during the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3. Grundmanis was acclaimed after the 5 p.m. nomination period deadline passed on August 21.
