News archive for July 9, 2008
Dyea: a visit to a ghost of a town Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:43 pm
DYEA, Alaska - Surrounded by massive evergreens in the midst of the forest which was once the bustling town of Dyea, where hordes of goldseekers waded their goods ashore and sought the beginnings of the Chilkoot Pass to the Klondike gold fields, you have to be astounded at the pace of geological and social change.
Long-term sewage pond is becoming full
July 9, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Reaching full capacity in the city's long-term sewage pond is forcing the municipality to seek a 45-day extension from Oct. 31 to Dec. 15 on discharging treated sewage.
Ford proved a congenial visitor, tour guide says
July 9, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Skagway's Buckwheat Donahue is good at keeping a secret and equally good at getting tongue-tied too.
City hears support and criticism of infill lots
July 9, 2008 at 4:26 pm
The city seems to have support for its proposal to release six Porter Creek lots, but that didn't come without significant criticism at Monday evening's council meeting.
Vessel returns to cruise Yukon waterways Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:23 pm
If only the MV Dorothy could talk, the tales she would have.
Training money spurs MLA’s advice Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:20 pm
If the government wants to get more aboriginal people employed, it needs to address the underlying issue of drug and alcohol addiction, says John Edzerza, the NDP MLA for McIntyre-Takhini.
Harley-Davidson motorcyclists to gather here for rally, parade Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:18 pm
The Yukon Chapter of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) will be hosting the 9th annual Western Regional H.O.G. Rally (Miles from Ordinary) in and around Whitehorse tomorrow through Sunday.
Easement agreement approved Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:17 pm
City council has given third reading of the easement agreement for Yukon Electrical Co. Ltd. to use land stretching across nine of the lots making up the former Motorways truck yard site on the waterfront.
Many types of art meeting at Dawson’s Confluence Gallery Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 4:03 pm
DAWSON CITY - The former Dawson City Arts Society Member's Gallery in the School of Visual Arts building has undergone a name change this summer. It has become the Confluence Gallery, a name that implies all sorts of things.
Hopes and dreams of the demimonde at the Palace Subscribers only
July 9, 2008 at 3:56 pm
DAWSON CITY - Buckshot and Bloomers is a short dramatic performance being offered by Parks Canada as a matinee at the Palace Grand Theatre.
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