Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for January 19, 2009

Snowmobile race claims rider’s life

January 19, 2009 at 5:42 pm

Snowmobilers in the Alcan 200 Road Rally stopped at the race's halfway point in Dezadeash on Saturday to take a vote on whether they should keep going.

Major highways closed

January 19, 2009 at 5:40 pm

Unseasonable weather is creating havoc for the territory's highways, forcing the closures of three main routes and travel advisories for five others.

Competition forces SuperValu out of business

January 19, 2009 at 5:37 pm

After 37 years in the local grocery business, SuperValu - formerly Food Fair - is closing, co-owner Mike Palamar confirmed this morning.

Mixing Fitness and Fun Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Tug-o'-war, sledding and skating with the mascots

Premier forecasts bulging territorial budget Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:31 pm

Expect another huge territorial budget this spring as the Yukon government hopes to ride on the coattails of massive increases in spending expected in next week's federal budget.

City launches major OCP review Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:28 pm

City officials plan to spend the next month and a half listening to how residents want Whitehorse to develop over the next quarter-century.

Icy and wet city roads keep crews busy Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:25 pm

City crews were left steaming this weekend as they tackled road conditions they don't usually deal with until spring.

Recycler receives $249,000 grant Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:22 pm

After being forced to make short-term changes to its operations in light of the recent dive in world commodity prices, the Raven Recycling Society is also focusing on its long-term future.

Disability Awareness Expo Held Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Wheelchair basketball was played at the Yukon Council on disABILITY Awareness Expo

Support services agency employees join PSAC/YEU Subscribers only

January 19, 2009 at 5:17 pm

Workers at Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services in Whitehorse have joined the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and its component, Yukon Employees' Union (YEU).