Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for September 17, 2012

AFN’s national chief visits housing site

September 17, 2012 at 2:49 pm

A historic Habitat for Humanity project is underway 50 kilometres west of Whitehorse – the first build on First Nations settlement land.

Man sentenced for two sexual assaults

September 17, 2012 at 2:48 pm

A Watson Lake man was sentenced to 38 months in custody and three years’ probation Friday afternoon for two sexual assaults, one involving a young teenaged girl.

Former city employee hopes to move onto council

September 17, 2012 at 2:45 pm

After nearly three decades working for the city, Helen Geisler is ready to take a seat in council chambers in the Oct. 18 municipal election.

Man believes he can make a difference on city council Subscribers only

September 17, 2012 at 2:43 pm

A resident of Whitehorse for the past dozen years, Garth Brown is seeking a councillor’s seat in the Oct. 18 election.

MP plans to unveil brand new program Subscribers only

September 17, 2012 at 2:41 pm

As the House of Commons reconvenes today and MPs from across the country returned to Ottawa,

Critics kept close eye on controversial dog trainer Subscribers only

September 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm

Whitehorse RCMP made two brief appearances at a weekend event featuring a controversial dog trainer in downtown Whitehorse.

Agriculture ministers wrap up their meeting Subscribers only

September 17, 2012 at 2:37 pm

A new national advisory body focused on agriculture innovation will not have representation from the Yukon or either of the other two territories,

Book launch set for Friday Subscribers only

September 17, 2012 at 2:35 pm

A local religious leader and educator will be sharing her spiritual thoughts with an even wider audience.