Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for June 25, 2009

Documents prove ‘secret manoeuvring’: Phelps

June 25, 2009 at 5:07 pm

For more than two weeks, Premier Dennis Fentie denied secretly negotiating the privatization of the Yukon Energy Corp. (YEC).

Someone has a valuable ticket

June 25, 2009 at 5:06 pm

A $100,000 winner for the June 17 Extra ticket remains unclaimed.

City plans green space protection

June 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm

The city will delay the release of its revised Official Community Plan (OCP ) until the fall, but in doing so will also include a plan for green space in the city.

Canadians re-enter plane search Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 5:01 pm

The Canadian search is back on for a missing civilian plane, which left Wolf Creek, AK last Saturday but never arrived in Whitehorse as planned.

Dog stolen from visitors Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm

A family visiting the Yukon from the United States had their dog stolen last night and police are hoping the public can help reunite the Americans with their canine companion.

‘Again, the fire tankers saved the day’ Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Almost all of Whitehorse's emergency resources were called into action this morning because of a trio who set out on an ill-fated off-roading adventure last night.

Heavy Lifting Required

June 25, 2009 at 4:54 pm

An Igloo Building Supplies truck overturned at the McCrae service station early Wednesday afternooon.

City council grants subdivision extension Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm

It could be some time before the plans for new lots near the Yukon Gardens site on the Alaska Highway come to fruition after council agreed last week to extend by one year the subdivision of the 9.2-hectare site.

Fashion Show Planned Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 4:51 pm

Amy Fontaine is one of the acts for the Heritage Festival Society fashion show Saturday at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Correction Subscribers only

June 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm

An article in Wednesday's edition