Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for December 24, 2009

Local shortage of lots is still the problem: realtor

December 24, 2009 at 3:13 pm

July, August, September proved to be the second-hottest quarter in real estate transactions on record.

Marauding elk see couple mount all-night vigils

December 24, 2009 at 3:10 pm

After losing $1,500 worth of oats, an equal amount in fencing and spending more than $300 on “bear bangers” to deter elk encroaching on his property,

‘I feel like this job is my thanks’

December 24, 2009 at 3:07 pm

In the months before Andy Nieman’s new job even existed, the position was the subject of criticism and disappointment from many.

Front Pages From Past Year Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:58 pm

2009

‘We can’t even imagine how poor people are’ Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Some students in Nepal and India will have Yukoners to thank each time they take a book out of their school library.

Vendors pleased with bustling shopping season Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:42 pm

It’s Tuesday afternoon in The Old Firehall downtown.

Bagnell remains big booster of boss Ignatieff Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:29 pm

His party continues to poll a solid 10 per cent behind the ruling Conservatives and his leader, Michael Ignatieff,

Gasline anti-freeze use blamed for blaze Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:27 pm

A car was destroyed by fire Wednesday after its owner attempted to use gas line antifreeze to help thaw out the frozen vehicle.

Salvation Army did well locally Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:26 pm

While the national office of the Salvation Army reported Monday that its annual kettle campaign was not doing as well as hoped,

Dawson restores town staff’s holiday break Subscribers only

December 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm

In a last-minute about-face, Dawson’s council has rescinded an earlier motion cutting back the annual staff Christmas to New Year’s holiday.