News archive for February 8, 2008
Yukon Quest rookie draws starting position Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:15 pm
FAIRBANKS - A Yukon Quest rookie from the territory has been guaranteed the top spot for at least part of the 1,600-kilometre sled dog race to Whitehorse.
Most Yukoners set for first half of departures Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:14 pm
FAIRBANKS - Mushers will leave the starting chute of the Yukon Quest Saturday in the following order.
Quest officials studying Eagle Summit options Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:13 pm
FAIRBANKS - Yukon Quest officials are considering their options to deal with trail conditions at Eagle Summit, a 1,105-metre (3,685-foot) climb on the trail, race marshal Doug Grilliot said Thursday night.
Finishers group helped get race prizes spread changed Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:12 pm
FAIRBANKS - Yukon Quest mushers making it into the significant money can thank former finishers of the long-distance sled-dog race for their winnings.
Ministers met Japanese business figures Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Yukon investment and business opportunities were highlighted at an event organized with the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver last month.
Manufactured home definition may be in for some changes Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:10 pm
The city is looking to redefine what a manufactured home is – literally.
Adventurers out to test endurance limits Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Amidst temperatures in the -30s and -40s, many Yukoners consider it a triumph just to get outside and walk the dog.
Life insurance dispute lands before Supreme Court judge Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Both sides in a civil case against the BMO Bank of Montreal concluded their submissions in Yukon Supreme Court Wednesday morning.
Honour Trudeau with statue, MP suggests Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Walking up to Parliament Hill from Rideau Street in Ottawa, the first thing one sees is a statue of Canada's seventh prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
Fire destroys car in Takhini Subscribers only
February 8, 2008 at 5:03 pm
The Whitehorse Fire Department was notified of a vehicle fire in Takhini at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, just 20 minutes after it was notified of a building fire on Lewes Boulevard.
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