Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for November 14, 2008

Family objects as city moves toward quarrying Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Brian Walker and his son, Sean Smith, will have to wait until the city moves ahead with rezoning a chunk of space on the Old Livingstone Trail to convince council not to quarry the area.

City approves host of recreation grants Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm

Recreation groups around the city will be receiving more than $41,000 with council's approval of the annual fall recreation grants Monday.

Conservation group receives relief funding Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:56 pm

DAWSON CITY - The Conservation Klondike Society (CKS) and Environment Yukon have reached a funding agreement enabling the group to continue operating its recycling centre for the rest of the fall and winter.

Artist creates pictures from wood Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:53 pm

To Murray Martin, a piece of wood is like a blank canvas and the scroll saw is his paint brush.

Mayo-area couple named 2008 Farmers of the Year Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:50 pm

Ralph and Norma Mease have received the 2008 Farmer of the Year Award.

‘Perfect storm’ sees programs run dry Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:49 pm

The territorial government's home repair and upgrade program is tapped out for this year and NDP MLA Steve Cardiff wants more cash extended to the initiative.

Wildlife inventory work gets additional funding Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Making an additional $500,000 available for wildlife inventory work this year is already benefiting Yukoners, Environment Minister Elaine Taylor said Wednesday.

Fire claims concession building in Dawson Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:44 pm

DAWSON CITY - The concession stand at the old goldpanning venue in the north end of Dawson has seen many fine events over the years it has been there: gold panning, mud bogs, demolition derbies and military attaches' picnics.

A worthy spin to tide you over Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:27 pm

In terms of "new releases", Ryan McNally's self-titled debut is nearly two years young.

This monstrous task is a pleasure to watch Subscribers only

November 14, 2008 at 6:24 pm

Bernard Pomerance's play The Elephant Man is not an easy one to produce.