Whitehorse Daily Star

December 31, 2010

• I am very proud to be a hunter and fisherman A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to a Liberal MLA, and he labelled me as a "controversial character”.
• Finding the first of the mortal instruments ( Bookends ) There are several ways in which you might introduce yourself to The Mortal Instruments.
• Yukoners enjoyed whirlwind tour of U.S. museums From Nov. 1-10, two Yukoners who are intimately involved with museums and culture had the opportunity to travel to the U.S. as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program.
• Mining continued to storm back from oblivion The Yukon's hardrock mining industry continued its return this year as a major player in the territory's economy.
• Politicians backed to the ropes in 2010 ( Analysis ) Premier Dennis Fentie weathered the political storm whipped up by his failed bid to privatize the Yukon Energy Corporation in 2009,
• 2010 featured higher taxes, development debates By all appearances, it seems 2010 was very much a balancing act for city council.
• The top 10 Yukon stories of the year Choosing the top 10 stories of the year is, to a large extent, an arbitrary task.
• Crews plan break from safeguarding Mayo Crews working day in and day out to battle high water in Mayo will take New Year's Day off.
• 9/11 documentary to be released next year It's a project that's been nearly four years in the making, but local filmmaker Max Fraser says it's a sure thing that his film detailing the events of 9/11 in Whitehorse will be screened in 2011.
• ‘I always did say I would go to Ottawa' One of Dawson City's finest is going to Ottawa to take on the rank of chief superintendent and director of the country's aboriginal policing branch.

December 30, 2010

• Katimavik students due in capital next month The first of four Katimavik groups, each comprised of 10 young Canadians, will arrive in Whitehorse on Jan. 5.
• History In Lights Parks Canada has lit up the Commissioner's Residence
• Winter/spring Active Living Guide released Those looking for some new activities this winter and spring are in luck, with the city releasing its 2011 Winter and Spring Active Living Guide.
• Yukon Chamber of Commerce endorses more talks on Peel The Yukon Chamber of Commerce says it commends the decision to have further dialogue on the Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan.
• Images Of A Cold Snap Steam rises from the water
• Northwestel awards scholarships to 10 students Northwestel Inc. has awarded 10 scholarships collectively worth $25,000 to outstanding post-secondary students from across the North.
• Director game for new challenge at wildlife preserve Greg Meredith says it's not hard to enjoy work these days when he can look up from his computer to see a herd of muskox outside.
• Rivers Edge Partnership plans riverfront housing A new urban three-storey condominium development on the last remaining waterfront property in downtown Whitehorse is set for construction, the proponents said earlier this month.
• Old Crow residents anticipate improved Internet service Old Crow residents will soon enjoy faster Internet service.
• ‘She feels as if she is being called a liar' A woman whose life has been drastically and negatively altered since suffering a workplace accident has had her benefits reinstated by the Yukon Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal after they were cancelled by the compensation board.

December 29, 2010

• Duck breasts with lemon honey sauce Duck breasts with parsnips
• Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Dec. 25
• ‘Whitehorse came to our rescue again': Sally Ann Whitehorse residents proved once again they were in the Christmas spirit this year when it came to giving.
• Window Wonders Maximilian's Goldrush Emporium in Dawson City
• Latitude Wireless expands its service to Dawson airport Latitude Wireless has expanded its network coverage area in Dawson City to include the airport and some residential areas south of town.
• Dollars For Penny Penny Bower receives a $500 cheque from Hank and Susan Moorlag from the RCMP retired veterans.
• Drivers reminded to watch for wildlife Local motorists are being reminded to take extra care when travelling,
• Diversion ditch eases Mayo water worries It looks like Mayo may have tackled its flooding problem, says the local incident commander for the emergency response organization.
• Poll drops MP's support by 15 per cent The territory's Liberal and NDP opposition parties are in a statistical dead heat when it comes to voters' preferences,