Power has been restored to most of Haines Junction after a problem earlier on Monday at the local generating station. The power went off on Monday morning following an exhaust leak at the station, ATCO Electric Yukon said in a statement late Monday afternoon. The temperature in the community was below –40 C, and the leak “prevented the facility from operating efficiently,” according to the company. This resulted in a full power outage to the community,” the statement read. Haines Junction resident Kari Johnston says she saw a huge plume of black smoke rising over the generating station as she drove into town around 11:40 a.m.

Source: CBC News December 23, 2025 16:41 UTC