News archive for February 6, 2008
Man receives six months’ probation after window struck Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:27 pm
A 53-year-old Whitehorse man was sentenced to six months' probation Monday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief.
Geoffrion returns to the Quest after finishing Quest 300 in ‘07 Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Musher Paul Geoffrion and his dogs are no stranger to the Yukon Quest.
Hardware store solves computer woes Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Home Hardware is now open for business following a malfunction in its computer system, manager Rod Smooks said Tuesday.
Quest beckons musher back to the trail Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Getting to the finish line of a 1,600-kilometre sled-dog race would be enough of an accomplishment for most people.
Yukon Energy, fire department team up for rescue equipment Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Thanks to a partnership between Yukon Energy and the Whitehorse Fire Department, a new piece of equipment is available to rescue people from confined or hard-to-reach spaces.
Drug offence nets man jail time, probation Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:22 pm
A 27-year-old Whitehorse man was sentenced to six months in jail and nine months' probation in territorial court last Friday for his conviction of cocaine possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Size of caretaker residences questioned Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Northern Vision Development's latest proposal before the city had councillors raising their eyebrows at Monday evening's standing committee meeting.
Bright future seen for mining, exploration Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:21 pm
While stock markets opened the year on shaky ground, there is still ample optimism in the mining and mineral exploration sector, says the president of the Yukon Chamber of Mines.
City gives up on $24,640 in outstanding debts Subscribers only
February 6, 2008 at 4:20 pm
As the saying goes, you can't get blood from a stone.
YTG proposes longer mayoral, council terms
February 6, 2008 at 4:16 pm
The Yukon government is proposing 14 changes to the Municipal Act, including one that would see mayors and councillors in office for four years instead of the current three.
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