Whitehorse Daily Star

June 3, 2009

• A perfect recipe for the noble Riesling The Riesling is a noble white varietal from Germany and the largest producer worldwide.
• Company owner faces charges Beleaguered businessman Jon Rudolph is facing yet another court date - this time to answer for charges made against him and his company, Golden Hill Ventures, under the territorial Environment Act.
• Student cleans up in scholarships sweepstakes Since emigrating from Colombia
• Woman's trial put off to October The possibility of new evidence has postponed the trial of Alicia Murphy until Oct. 13, the prosecutor in charge of the case said Monday.
• Large Mayo-area fire fought as danger rating rises The season's second wildfire in the Mayo district was reported Tuesday afternoon near Reverse Creek, approximately 50 kilometres west of Mayo.
• Something's Fishy Here Hundreds of people, including these youngsters, gathered for the popular annual salmon fry release
• Tagish residents' phone woes should be over, NWTel says After nearly a week of phone line outages in Tagish, all customers should have their services back online, Northwestel Inc.'s spokeswoman said today.
• Driver who rammed RCMP cruisers is jailed Wayne Silverfox has a long history of drinking and driving - too long in the minds of the judges who have heard the details of his antics over the years.
• Plans unveiled for medical staff residence The Yukon Hospital Corp. unveiled its $16-million staff residence at a public open house Tuesday evening in Whitehorse General Hospital's cafeteria.
• CBC's band switch triggers pair of petitions Lake Laberge resident Pete Beattie doesn't want to lose the CBC Radio One 570 AM frequency.
• Ideas for Riverdale include wider bridge lanes Riverdale could have a very different look if the proposals in a draft plan for the neighbourhood go ahead.
• Clash ensued after licence was judged bogus A violent confrontation at a Whitehorse nightspot, sparked by a suspected fake Yukon driver's licence, has renewed the Liberals' calls that the outdated ID get a makeover.

June 2, 2009

• Yukon Gardens seeks subdivision extension City staff are suggesting council approve a one-year extension to the subdivision of the 9.2-hectare Yukon Gardens site where 19 new Highway Commercial lots are proposed.
• Airtankers action B.C. fire; Outside crews headed north B.C. firefighters were scheduled to arrive in the Yukon this afternoon to bolster local resources as the forest fire danger rating continues to get worse.
• Tranquility TRANQUILITY - A loon cruises Schwatka Lake recently. The current hot spell will see many waterfowl cooling off.
• Yukon Forum wants proposals for Northern Strategy funding The Yukon Forum is seeking project proposals from first nation governments and territorial government departments for the final round of Northern Strategy Trust funding.
• Social worker backs group conferencing The Yukon government welcomed an expert on an element of its new child legislation to the territory last week.
• North British Columbia blaze shuts down Alaska Highway Watson Lake RCMP shut down a portion of the Alaska Highway near the Liard Hot Springs due to a fire Monday night, but traffic is now flowing freely.
• Rooftop concert attracts safety officer A Grade 7 concert held Monday on the roof of Whitehorse Elementary School ended with a visit from a safety officer with the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
• Day of Action planned for June 11 The Carcross-Tagish First Nation (CTFN) is organizing a demonstration to take place in front of the Elijah Smith Building on June 11.
• Court of appeal chastises businessman's conduct Yukon's three Court of Appeal justices have censured Frank Calandra, owner of the Skky Hotel, for "reprehensible" behaviour toward another local businessman.
• Club wants long-term control over trails The Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club believes it may be time to acknowledge mining as an important part of the city's history, while also recognizing the importance of current uses on developed land.
• Accused Mounties scheduled to return to court on June 24 Court proceedings against two Watson Lake RCMP officers charged with sex crimes will continue in Whitehorse later this month.

June 1, 2009

• Greens look to Streicker for next election The Green Party of Canada has again chosen John Streicker as its Yukon candidate in the next federal election.
• Downtown parking rules, zoning may change The changing face of downtown development has city planners going to the property owners and the general public with proposed changes to parking and zoning.
• Talent Showcased Chris Radwanski performs at the F.H. Collins Secondary School talent show
• Man faces several assault charges A Whitehorse man has been arrested and charged with a string of assaults after being caught in the act last week.
• 'Aim for the stars,' graduates advised As the 77 grinning Vanier Catholic Secondary School graduates filed to their seats Saturday morning, a gymnasium crowded with families and teachers beamed proudly back at them.
• Car rolls over An early-morning rollover on the Alaska Highway has resulted in charges against both the driver and passenger of the flipped vehicle.
• Milestone Achievement Vanier Catholic Secondary School graduates Johnathan Heynen, Kathleen Hare, Shayla Malchow, Ashley Reynolds and Brianna Turner (left to right)
• Experts assessing downtown's walkability The most used, but also the most ignored form of transportation when it comes to planning and engineering is walking, says Jacky Kennedy, director of Canada Walks and an expert with the Canadian Walking Master Class.
• There's no guarantee power rates won't rise Yukon Energy's boss is backing away from assurances the new $142-million Mayo B hydro expansion and Pelly-to-Stewart Crossing grid hookup will not increase electricity prices in the territory.
• Passport stipulation to be phased in gradually Effective today, Canadians travelling to the U.S. require a passport, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are committed to flexible, practical implementation.
• Berton House writer fulfilling a 30-year ambition Robert D. Turner has been fascinated by riverboats and railways for most of his existence.