Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for April 7, 2008

Premier promoted Yukon’s potential at Edmonton meet Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 4:26 pm

In a one-day round trip to Edmonton, Premier Dennis Fentie said he was able to successfully talk up the Yukon as a prime investment.

Dawson water delivery rates on the upswing Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 4:23 pm

DAWSON CITY - Dawson residents on trucked water delivery will see their rates rise as a result of a bylaw which received first reading on March 18.

Liberal wants Lang’s involvement examined Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Liberal MLA Don Inverarity has made his own request to have the conflicts commissioner look into allegations against cabinet minister Archie Lang.

Money available for 2007 flood victims Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 4:18 pm

Another $1 million in relief funding has been set aside to assist property owners whose homes or cabins were damaged in last summer's flooding.

Man sentenced Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 4:14 pm

A 24-year-old man received a four-month conditional sentence and two year's probation in territorial court last Thursday after he was found guilty of assault with a weapon.

MP to taste fatherhood at 58

April 7, 2008 at 4:04 pm

No one likes to be the butt of a joke, but on April Fool's Day, Yukon MP Larry Bagnell turned the tables on his pranksters.

Labour gives hand-cyclist a generous send-off

April 7, 2008 at 3:51 pm

Ramesh Ferris, who is slated to begin his six-month Cycle to Walk journey this weekend, was the proud recipient of a cheque for $8,250 from the Yukon Federation of Labour this morning.

Old Fire Hall gets new life

April 7, 2008 at 3:46 pm

The Old Fire Hall has opened its door for its first full year of arts performances.

New judge ‘possesses vision and compassion’ Subscribers only

April 7, 2008 at 5:32 am

The newest judge in the Yukon was welcomed to the bench Friday afternoon at a swearing-in ceremony that packed courtroom #1 at the Andrew Philipsen Law Centre.