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News archive for August 2, 2012

Anti-suicide kit scores goal with star’s support

August 2, 2012 at 3:40 pm

An Aboriginal Youth Council of Canada project aimed at preventing suicide received a celebrity endorsement Wednesday afternoon in Whitehorse.

Potential money for NWTel rankles competitors

August 2, 2012 at 3:38 pm

If Northwestel Inc. really needs $40 million as part of improving its aging infrastructure, it should come from the company’s own pockets

Latest fire was human-caused

August 2, 2012 at 3:17 pm

People are to blame for the latest wildfire, officials say.

Land will provide base for farm group’s projects Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 3:13 pm

The territory’s agricultural industry received a boost this week as the Yukon Agricultural Association signed a 30-year lease with the government for a 65-hectare parcel of land for infrastructure projects.

SONGS UNDER THE SUN Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 3:05 pm

Hélène Beaulieu (above) performed with Danette Readman

Faro councillor announces candidacy for mayor Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Faro town councillor Diana Rogerson has declared her intention to run for the mayoralty of Faro in the Oct. 18 municipal elections.

MP content with his record 15 months into term Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 2:55 pm

Having been elected as the Yukon’s MP exactly 15 months ago today, Ryan Leef says that except for the current legal challenge against his victory, he’s pleased with how the first portion of his mandate has gone.

Yukon mine rescue team performed well Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 2:46 pm

Capstone Mining’s Yukon-based Minto Mine rescue team made an impressive showing at the Territorial Mine Rescue Competition held in Yellowknife in June.

Arts in the Park Subscribers only

August 2, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Pigs on the Wing performed a Pink Floyd tribute Wednesday evening