Yukon North Of Ordinary

All news by Chuck Tobin

Plane suffered heavy damage in ‘buzzing’ incidentSubscribers only

May 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm

When the private Tundra aircraft flown by an off-duty RCMP officer clipped a parked vehicle at 200 kilometres an hour last January, the damage was substantial – to the aircraft and the SUV.

Planned church takes another step forwardSubscribers only

May 17, 2013 at 5:07 pm

The proposal to build a church at the corner of Range Road and Mountainview Drive was moved forward by city council at its Monday night meeting.

Some groups don’t need grants: councillorSubscribers only

May 17, 2013 at 4:44 pm

City council approved $161,231 in spring grants on Monday night, but not before Coun. Dave Stockdale suggested some of the organizations are pretty flush.

Council should re-examine the legality of its action ( Analysis )Subscribers only

May 17, 2013 at 4:42 pm

At the risk of beating a dead horse, 10 bucks says city council is breaking the law by meeting in secret with the Mount Sima folks.

Police officers help residents from their homes

May 16, 2013 at 2:38 pm

RCMP officers were called to the assistance of Ross River residents Wednesday afternoon after the Pelly River flooded its banks and threatened their homes.

Court explains its dismissal of decisionSubscribers only

May 16, 2013 at 2:30 pm

The Yukon Court of Appeal has handed down its reasons for dismissing a decision of the Yukon Supreme Court in a case involving the Ross River Dena Council.

Investigators were amazed a wing hadn’t fallen off

May 15, 2013 at 3:08 pm

An off-duty RCMP officer who clipped a Fulda rental SUV with the wing of his private airplane at 200 kilometres an hour pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday afternoon.

Power rate subsidy has shelf life, minister saysSubscribers only

May 15, 2013 at 3:02 pm

The Yukon’s monthly subsidy for electrical bills is not permanent, says Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Brad Cathers.

Brace for a power rate increaseSubscribers only

May 15, 2013 at 3:01 pm

Yukoners can expect to see another increase in their monthly electrical bills beginning July 1.

Council members get fired up over statue issue

May 14, 2013 at 2:54 pm

City councillor Dave Stockdale says he doesn’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth.