Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for October 10, 2008

Streicker: ‘I’m running for the Yukon’ Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:59 pm

The Star: Many people see the Green Party as a one-issue party. How do you try and address that notion?

MP unsurprised by premier’s endorsement of Conservative Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Liberal-incumbent Larry Bagnell has hit back against Premier Dennis Fentie's suggestion the federal Liberal party and Bagnell have done little for the Yukon.

Man astonished he had to pay postage to cast vote Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:56 pm

A B.C. man temporarily working in Whitehorse encountered some hassle this week while attempting to vote by special ballot for a candidate in his home riding of Vancouver Island North.

Ski hill operator receives another $200,000 Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:54 pm

Mount Sima is on the road to becoming a year-round operation after the Yukon Lottery Commission announced Thursday it will inject $200,000 into the ski/snowboard facility.

2010 Yukon Quest will begin later Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:52 pm

The 2010 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race will start Saturday, Feb. 6, a week earlier than the traditional second Saturday of February race start date, officials said today.

Collision Aftermath Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:50 pm

Members of the Whitehorse Fire Department examine the scene of a multi-vehicle collision

Police plan to beef up traffic patrols this weekend Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:49 pm

The RCMP will be keeping a close eye on Yukon roads over the long weekend and are asking people to buckle up and drive safely.

The historically based tale of Eagle’s Washer Woman Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:45 pm

Ted Genoways was travelling in Alaska in 1996, the first of the Klondike Centennial Years, when he stopped in Eagle, that haven of disaffected and unsuccessful stampeders who didn't want to live in Canada, and came across the story of Anna Malm.

The truth behind horns and antlers Subscribers only

October 10, 2008 at 5:40 pm

There is some misconception between antlers and horns that we should put to rest.