Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 5, 2008

Building planned for single moms, children

February 5, 2008 at 5:29 pm

The Yukon government has promised a new 30-unit apartment complex to meet the needs of single women and their children who need affordable housing.

Council ponders proposed mobile home park

February 5, 2008 at 5:27 pm

A proposed mobile home park on Range Road had city councillors wondering aloud if they had the power to quash the development.

Land exchange would produce two country residential parcels

February 5, 2008 at 5:25 pm

City council heard an application report Monday evening that would see a land exchange produce two country residential lots.

Quest 300 veteran ready for the full-length odyssey Subscribers only

February 5, 2008 at 5:23 pm

More than a decade after he started running dogs, Didier Moggia is ready to leave the starting chute of the Yukon Quest sled dog race in Fairbanks this Saturday and make his way to Whitehorse.

Teacher, community leader honoured as outstanding elders Subscribers only

February 5, 2008 at 5:21 pm

A dedicated youth teacher and an aboriginal community leader were honoured Saturday evening for their work as outstanding elders.

Comments on parks rules due Feb. 18 Subscribers only

February 5, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Environment Minister Dennis Fentie has extended the deadline for public comment on the proposed Yukon Parks Regulations to Feb. 18.