Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for December 18, 2009

Farmer tells court he meant no harm

December 18, 2009 at 5:21 pm

A veteran Mayo Road cattle farmer will have to be on his best behaviour for the next three years, after being found guilty of threatening a local animal rights activist.

Man convicted of pornography possession returns to court

December 18, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Brian Nowazek, one of two Yukon men convicted of possessing child pornography earlier this year, was back in court this week after being caught using a computer.

Parties offer dubious reviews of each other

December 18, 2009 at 5:14 pm

The Yukon’s three parties all claimed the political and moral high ground following the end of the fall sitting Thursday afternoon.

Rounding up the MLAs’ work Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm

The territory’s record billion-dollar budget for 2009/2010 was enriched by more than $70 million as MLAs rubber-stamped a supplementary spending bill.

As the applause grew, his smile broadened Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 5:09 pm

For students at Vanier Catholic Secondary School, Christmas is clearly about giving to others and celebrating the spirit of the season.

Aviation pioneer flew U.S. senator to Mt. Kennedy Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 5:05 pm

In the close to two weeks since his death, Lloyd Ryder has been remembered for his community spirit.

Celebrating The Season Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 4:51 pm

The Grade 1 class

Online tips designed to save energy Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 4:50 pm

A new series of information sheets designed to help people make energy-efficient choices when renovating homes or buying new appliances was announced Monday by Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Archie Lang.

YEC boss shines clarity on blacked-out document Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 4:48 pm

There is nothing dark about a blacked-out section of a contribution agreement delivered to the legislative assembly this week, says the president of Yukon Energy.

Lights of Life shine once again ( Comment ) Subscribers only

December 18, 2009 at 4:45 pm

For the past 19 years, Yukon Hospice has been helping Yukoners deal with the loss of loved ones and assisting the living when their time has come to pass on.