Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for December 11, 2009

Warmer climes beckon AYC’s executive director Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm

After more than five years as executive director of the Association of Yukon Communities, Tom Paterson is resigning his post.

College launches photo contest Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 4:18 pm

Yukon College is celebrating the season and boosting its Facebook page with a Yukon winter photo contest.

Peel plan could trigger compensation bids Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Mining and exploration companies may have no choice but to seek financial compensation if they’re forced out of the Peel watershed, says one company executive.

Black Sheep Aviation looks to renew lease Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 4:14 pm

Nearly two years after the lease agreement Black Sheep Aviation had with the city for a float plane base at Schwatka Lake ended, a new agreement has been drafted.

Food For Fines program lacks council’s approval Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 4:10 pm

The city’s annual Food For Fines program will be finished before council even approves it.

Nutcracker packed them in at Gerties venue Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 3:47 pm

The slot machines and gaming tables were quiet in Diamond Tooth Gerties last Sunday as the curtain went up for the Northern Lights School of Dance production of Nutcracker,

Whitewater jams to flow to new venue Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 3:44 pm

More than a decade of open mike tradition that is Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam has called the moving company.

Grants give Yukon artists a chance to travel Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm

Canadian and international audiences will see the talents of six Yukon performing and visual artists thanks to $34,770 in grants recently awarded through the territorial Touring Artist Fund.

Frostbite fund-raiser warmed up Old Fire Hall ( Review ) Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 3:39 pm

The Old Fire Hall played host to a variety of musicians on Wednesday evening.

Illustrator’s work gaining a higher profile Subscribers only

December 11, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Eleanor Rosenberg is on a self-promotion blitz.