Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 5, 2010

Performers remain inspired by musician’s life ( Preview ) Subscribers only

February 5, 2010 at 3:26 pm

The genius of Canadian-bred jazz musician Lenny Breau was his ability to accompany himself on a seven-string guitar.

Dawson filmmakers reel in awards Subscribers only

February 5, 2010 at 3:24 pm

More than 60 interested on lookers and 11 tired filmmakers made their way to the Odd Fellows Ballroom in Dawson City earlier this week to watch the results of the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture’s 48-Hour Film Competition.

A magical evening of Pecha Kucha ( Preview ) Subscribers only

February 5, 2010 at 3:21 pm

The words “slide show” have long struck fear in the hearts of even the most patient among us.

Knowledge: from the library to a book ( Bookends ) Subscribers only

February 5, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Legend has it that the Royal Library of Alexandria was started in the city named after Alexander the Great during the reign of Alexander’s Egyptian successors, the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Territory has futuristic wildlife health plan Subscribers only

February 5, 2010 at 3:14 pm

In 2009, former Environment minister Elaine Taylor announced the creation of a full-time chief veterinary officer and a field vet for the Yukon who will head the animal health unit of the fish and wildlife branch.