Whitehorse Daily Star

June 9, 2011

• Government funds community youth projects Yukon youth will benefit from $54,500 in territorial money directed toward 19 projects through the Youth Investment Fund this summer.
• View from corner office won't change very soon The Yukon government doesn't have any plans to do anything about the heavy equipment parked in protest at the main administration building, a government spokeswoman said today.
• Rotating strikes migrate north Many mailboxes in Whitehorse will be empty today as the ongoing rotating strike of postal workers hits the city.
• Crews conduct burn-off to fight fire A successful burn-off procedure was conducted Wednesday on the Cassiar Bar fire located 20 kilometres downstream from the confluence of the Teslin and Yukon rivers in the Carmacks district.
• Come clean on contract dispute: opposition Opposition Leader Arthur Mitchell says somebody in the cabinet owes Norcope Construction an explanation about why a $2-million contract went straight to Sidhu Trucking.
• Women camp out in protest on lawn at legislature "Rich and poor, they're scamming everyone.”

June 8, 2011

• Dog show will have special Afghan element ( Preview ) The Yukon Kennel Club (YKC) will be holding its 40th annual Dog Show at the Mt. McIntyre Recreation Centre (lower floor), June 10-12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
• Exploring the frontiers of our language The second annual North Words Writers' Symposium, Exploring the Frontiers of Language, wrapped up here last weekend, with about 30 writers from Alaska and the Yukon in attendance.
• Two adults, two children found dead in Iqaluit RCMP are investigating the deaths of a man, woman and two children in the Nunavut capital.
• Bumpy artery will be reconstructed Reconstruction of Industrial Road from Two Mile Hill to the lights at Quartz Road will go ahead this summer for an estimated $2.4 million from Ottawa.
• NDP leader decries state of town's water The "shocking state” of drinking water in Watson Lake needs to be examined and addressed, says NDP Party Leader Liz Hanson.
• Yukoner honoured with Beringia research award Longtime Yukoner Earl Bennett was recognized for his significant contribution to the understanding of the Beringia land bridge during a presentation at the Dawson City Gold Show last month.
• Fire closes Tatchun Lake campground Two new fires were reported in the territory in the last 24 hours, Yukon Wildland Fire Management officials said today.
• Fun From A Bird's Eye View Crowds were thin shortly after the Midway Canuck Amusements' carnival, occupying the parking lot of Takhini Arena, opened late Tuesday afternoon.
• Financial donations are best option: Red Cross The Canadian Red Cross is actively responding to wildfires in Alberta and is encouraging Canadians – including Yukoners – to help by making a financial donation.
• Yukon project managers chapter may be created Project managers in the Yukon could soon have more support if one of their own has his way.
• Riding The Rig Cohen Delafosse, three, enjoys a truck ride Tuesday afternoon
• Display offers decades of art and artifacts Jim Robb is a local institution.
• Class action suit can expand to territory A father and son from Yellowknife have won their bid to expand a class action suit to the Yukon.
• Officers praised for lengthy, outstanding service RCMP Commissioner William Elliot joined members of the Yukon's M Division in their mess hall Monday to recognize officers and civilians for their service and bravery.
• Heavy equipment backs up contract protest Norcope Construction parked several pieces of heavy equipment in front of Premier Dennis Fentie's corner office this morning to protest a $2-million contract award to another company.

June 7, 2011

• Parks puts on the Ritz – and other duds DAWSON CITY – Parks Canada is doing a number of new things this year to help celebrate its 100th anniversary.
• Fun, Fun, Fun Midway Canuck Amusements has set up its rides, games and other fun paraphernalia in the Takhini Arena's parking lot
• Students fine-tuning major production Dreams do come true.
• Detoured and Ditched This sedan could be seen in the ditch along the North Klondike Highway just south of Pelly Crossing last Tuesday.
• Territory's fire situation remains stable; three campgrounds re-open No new fires were reported in the territory in the last 24 hours, Yukon Wildland Fire Management said late this morning.
• Fund-Raisers On A Mission Yukoners participate in the Whitehorse version of the annual Relay For Life
• Fibre link foiled disruptions Northwestel Inc.'s recently completed fibre optic cable was called to action late last week when a piece of equipment on another company's network in northern Alberta failed.
• MP and Liberal leader offer takes on budget Yukon MP Ryan Leef was scheduled to defend his party's budget in the House of Commons this afternoon.
• Medical staff residence is already full Medical staff who are new to Whitehorse have a swanky new place to stay.
• Man loses alleged discrimination case For the second time, the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication has dismissed a complaint from a man convicted of beating and sexually assaulting a number of women,