Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for September 6, 2012

Creek protection, housing top candidate’s priorities

September 6, 2012 at 2:31 pm

Pat Berrel’s résumé includes 15 years as the principal of Whitehorse Elementary School,

City swiftly replaces indoor facilities boss

September 6, 2012 at 2:28 pm

The general manager of the 2012 Arctic Winter Games is moving indoors.

Rollover kills Marsh Lake woman

September 6, 2012 at 2:27 pm

A 72-year-old Marsh Lake woman has died after a single-vehicle rollover last week.

Searing winds wreak havoc with power Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:26 pm

High winds and multiple downed trees knocked out power temporarily in spots around the territory Wednesday.

A Warm Welcome Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:24 pm

Yukon College president Karen Barnes serves up beef stew Wednesday.

Dawson elder receives Jubilee Medal Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:22 pm

The City of Dawson was one of the agencies given the opportunity to nominate an individual to receive one of the medallions being handed out to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

Dutch consul general made a get-acquainted visit here Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm

The Dutch consul general responsible for western Canada made his first official visit to the Yukon last week.

‘I am deeply saddened by this disrespectful act’ Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Vandalism at two traditional graveyards in Mayo, including a historic 100-year-old site, has the chief of the First Nation of Na Cho Nyak Dun calling the damage “a travesty.”

Program to help 3,000 young people find jobs Subscribers only

September 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm

The federal government has unveiled a new approach to help about 3,000 young Canadians find jobs in high-demand sectors of the economy.