Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 15, 2010

This one was the toughest, says a victorious Hans Gatt

February 15, 2010 at 4:33 pm

Hans Gatt became the 27th winner of the Yukon Quest early this afternoon on the Whitehorse waterfront,

Gatt credits ‘outstanding dog team’

February 15, 2010 at 4:29 pm

A lot can happen in 160 kilometres

Perfect storm of woes sends racer to sidelines

February 15, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Gerry Willomitzer surprised race followers Saturday morning when he became the first musher to scratch from the 2010 Yukon Quest.

Dogs enjoying healthy Quest Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:24 pm

Head veterinarian Kathleen McGill is impressed with the dogs she has seen so far on the Yukon Quest this year.

Chiefs debate tour company’s plight Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:22 pm

The chiefs of the four first nations that have invested in a high-end tourist operation met Friday to discuss the troubled situation the company finds itself in.

Judge finds inmate guilty of obstructing justice Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:21 pm

A man who made a threatening call made from the pay phone in the Whitehorse jail was found guilty of obstructing justice Friday afternoon.

Board starts hearing into water licence application Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:19 pm

The five-day public hearing into a controversial water licence application for the proposed Carmacks copper mine began this morning.

Court finds man not guilty of kidnapping Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:13 pm

A man charged with kidnapping after he gave two teenaged girls a ride from Carmacks to Whitehorse has been found not guilty.

Correction Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:12 pm

The front page caption in last Thursday’s edition

Helping Ease The Strife In Haiti Subscribers only

February 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm

The colour and action were hot and heavy at Hidden Valley Elementary School last Thursday afternoon