Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for May 24, 2012

Driver appeals conviction, seeks his freedom

May 24, 2012 at 2:42 pm

A man convicted of impaired driving causing bodily harm is waiting to learn if he will be released from jail pending his appeal.

Waste management company eyes territory

May 24, 2012 at 2:40 pm

A specialized waste management company wants to move into the Yukon, says the company’s business manager.

Murder trial hears from officer who wrote most of the warrants

May 24, 2012 at 2:38 pm

As prosecutors continue their case against a woman accused of killing an Ibex Valley man, jury members heard from the officer who wrote the majority of the warrants in the case.

CDF will fund major paramedic training program Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:36 pm

More than $1 million has been awarded to 12 community organizations through the territorial Community Development Fund (CDF), including a new paramedic training program at Yukon College.

Moves With Meals Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Members of the dance group Infinite Movement perform this morning

Northern regions discuss joint approach to issues Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm

Infrastructure, tourism and research dominated the Arctic Caucus agenda last week as it met in Whitehorse for its annual meeting.

Home Builder Helps Build The Community Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Evergreen Homes hosted a fund-raiser May 5 and raised $2,570 for the Yukon Hospital MRI Campaign.

Correction Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:28 pm

A story in Wednesday’s edition reported that bridge funding for 2012-2013 for the Kluane Lake Research Station is being provided by Environment Canada.

Flyers On The Wires Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm

These tree swallows were taking a quick break after having swarmed the swamp behind the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter on Tlingit Street.

Rural property owners can pay taxes online in French Subscribers only

May 24, 2012 at 2:26 pm

Rural property taxpayers, for whom Yukon government is the taxing authority, can now pay their 2012 property taxes online with service in either French or English.