Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for August 31, 2012

City manager bylaw passed Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:19 pm

It took two weeks after new city manager Stan Westby started his job with the city, but council has an updated City Manager Bylaw in place.

Arctic adventure has youth eying a career as a conservation officer Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:16 pm

If there’s one thing a sea voyage from Canada’s eastern Arctic to Greenland’s western Arctic region can do, it’s to push the resolve of a prospective conservation officer further down his career path.

College helping students find digs Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:15 pm

Yukon College Student Services is putting up a new housing board to help students find rental units in the city.

‘Sundog opened so many doors,’ artist says Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:11 pm

Five years after starting the beginner carving program at the Sundog Carving Studio, Justien Senoa Wood returns to the Northern Cultural Expressions Society (NCES) to host her first solo art show.

College set for 10 days of orientation events Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:08 pm

More than 540 new and returning students starting classes next week can look forward to 10 days of music, food, games, and competitions during orientation activities at Yukon College.

Registration fair proved popular Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:07 pm

The city’s annual registration fair, held last Saturday, saw a large number of Whitehorse residents taking an interest in active living, Mayor Bev Buckwaysaid Tuesday.

Premier unveils major shake-up of DMs Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Premier Darrell Pasloski has unveiled major changes in the roles of several senior leaders within the Yukon government public service.

Liberal MLA has doubts about ‘major upheaval’ Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Premier Darrell Pasloski believes his sweeping shuffle of deputy ministers will ultimately lead to better government.

Dawson’s council, chamber object to Northwestel’s plans Subscribers only

August 31, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Neither the City of Dawson nor the local chamber of commerce are enthusiastic about the proposed Northwestel Modernization Plan that the company is proposing to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.