News archive for August 20, 2008
Alberta woman dies after vehicle hits her
August 20, 2008 at 5:06 pm
A 26-year-old Alberta woman died Tuesday evening after she was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Second Avenue.
Government appeals waterfront injunction
August 20, 2008 at 5:04 pm
The territorial government is appealing Yukon Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale's decision that granted an injunction on the tender for two pieces of property on the Whitehorse waterfront.
Strahl vows to work on renewing agreements
August 20, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Several first nations are still without renewed financial transfer agreements with Ottawa but federal Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says he's committed to changing that.
Better community awareness need to stem assaults: advocate Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 5:00 pm
A local leader in women's affairs says increased community awareness is necessary to curb the numbers of violent assaults against women.
SOUNDING THE WARNING Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Alaska Fish and Game biologists Sean Farley, left, and Rick Sinnott walk past a warning sign.
Female grizzly bear shot, cubs orphaned Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Environment Yukon conservation officers are asking for the public's help in their investigation into the shooting death of a female grizzly bear near Ruby Creek, about 30 kilometres east of Kluane Lake.
CYFN considering downtown location Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 4:49 pm
The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) may soon be moving downtown, according to Grand Chief Andy Carvill.
MLA compiling licence ‘horror stories’ Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Yukon driver's licences may be the butt of many jokes - some suggest they appear crafted in a teenager's bedroom for use as fake identification.
River surrenders bike to determined salvagers Subscribers only
August 20, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Passersby on the Robert Campbell Bridge were greeted with a strange spectacle on Monday afternoon, as four friends rescued an abandoned bike from the bottom of the Yukon River.
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