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Month: January 2013

Chili Cook-Off a Hot Event!

Chili Cook-Off a Hot Event!

On Saturday, January 19, our Yukon Member of Parliament – Ryan Leef hosted the first annual Chili Cook-Off to raise money for the Food Bank. Along with Ryan, there were a number of celebrity chefs including: Josh from Earls Whitehorse; Dr. Karen Barnes – President of Yukon College; Hon. David Laxton – Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly; Paul Flaherty – CEO & President of NorthwesTel; Hon. Elaine Taylor – Deputy Premier and Minister of Community Services; Ted Staffen – former Speaker…

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Yukon Energy donates $10,000!

Yukon Energy donates $10,000!

Yukon Energy ran a campaign over December, promising to donate $2 to the Food Bank for every “Like” on their Facebook page. If they reached 2500 people, they said they would double the donation. Although they didn’t quite meet their target, Yukon Energy still generously donated the full amount. Thank you Yukon Energy! It is support like this from the business community and individuals that helps us feed our community!