Yukon North Of Ordinary

All news by Elizabeth Hames

Offender is freed on conditional sentenceSubscribers only

August 13, 2010 at 3:28 pm

A man who was arrested following an investigation by the RCMP drug section was released on a conditional sentence in July.

Injunction suspends teacher’s dismissalSubscribers only

August 13, 2010 at 3:24 pm

A Yukon teacher will continue to work for the territorial government, pending a decision to determine if he should be permanently reinstated.

Show’s third visit won’t be the lastSubscribers only

August 13, 2010 at 3:13 pm

EMERALD LAKE – The Yukon is still one of the most beautiful places to visit on horseback, according to an American television show that paid a return visit this week.

Canvas reflects artist’s love of the northern landscapeSubscribers only

August 13, 2010 at 2:54 pm

Whitehorse painter Emma Barr has a not-so-secret love affair.

Food bank grateful for growers’ dedicationSubscribers only

August 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

Those picking up hampers at the Whitehorse food bank this summer will walk away with boxes full of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

Yukoners excluded from Bell Mobility suit

August 11, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Yukoners won’t be included in a class action lawsuit in the Northwest Territories against Bell Mobility.

Damaged cables playing havoc with communications

August 10, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Many Northwestel Inc. customers in the Yukon, Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) and B.C. may have had their telecommunications services disrupted Monday and again today.

Drowning victim described as a family pillar

August 9, 2010 at 3:46 pm

Residents of Old Crow are in shock after a respected member of the community has unexpectedly died, Liberal MLA Darius Elias said today.

Playing hookey complicated Marsh Laker’s life

August 6, 2010 at 5:28 pm

A man who was charged with drug-related offences may have avoided court, if only he hadn’t played hookey.

Skyscrapers’ owner unhappy with insurerSubscribers only

August 6, 2010 at 5:25 pm

After more than six months of watching his insurance company “drag their feet,” the owner of the historic Log Skyscrapers says he will only receive about half of what it costs to repair the charred building.