Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for July 14, 2010

Officer swept away after boat capsizes near Mayo

July 14, 2010 at 2:54 pm

A search is underway for an RCMP officer missing in the Mayo area.

Chamber reminds members of foreign worker rules

July 14, 2010 at 2:51 pm

The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce has issued a caution to local business owners about hiring foreign workers, but a simple caution is all it is, says chamber president Rick Karp.

Circumstances permitted solid caribou count

July 14, 2010 at 2:49 pm

So far so good with this summer’s attempt to get a solid aerial count of the Porcupine caribou herd, says an Alaskan biologist.

Grand Chief coasts to easy victory Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Council of Yukon First Nation (CYFN) interim Grand Chief Ruth Massie was elected by a landslide this morning, beating out contender Joe Jack with 38 votes to his 13

Car Fire Doused Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:44 pm

The engine of this Toyota caught fire

Tourism operation gets more time to ready financial plan Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:41 pm

The Great River Journey wilderness tourism operation received another extension to prepare a proposal to avoid bankruptcy on Tuesday afternoon.

Fun-Filled Antics Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:39 pm

Youth have some fun at the Vista Outdoor Learning Centre last week.

Assembly delegates debate CYFN’s future Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:35 pm

Teslin Tlingit Council delegate Duane Aucoin perhaps best described the point at which the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) finds itself these days.

Washouts’ Toll Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:33 pm

A man views the impact of one of the major washouts on Alaska’s Taylor Highway,

Watson Lake hospital work begins Subscribers only

July 14, 2010 at 2:31 pm

Preliminary work has formally begun on the planned Watson Lake Hospital.