Whitehorse Daily Star

September 18, 2008

• Governments fund six anti-crime projects The Yukon and federal governments have announced $851,620 in grants to six crime prevention projects in the territory.
• Miner honoured for contributions to history DAWSON CITY - Each year, the Yukon government presents a Beringia Research Award to someone who has done much to advance the study of Beringian artifacts.
• Reconstruct spending committee, Yukon opposition leader urges After resigning as chair of the Yukon legislature's public accounts committee (PAC) last March, Opposition Leader Arthur Mitchell wants to see the oversight body revamped.
• Habitat for Humanity Yukon announces partner families Habitat for Humanity Yukon has chosen the families for its latest housing project.
• Kathleen Lake Campground closed The Kathleen Lake Campground has been closed until further notice due to bear activity in the area.
• Erroneous statement unleashes confusion on voter ID rules A CBC radio story about voter identification has caused confusion for two New Democratic Party election candidates in the North, including the Yukon's hopeful, Ken Bolton.
• Website salutes signing of human rights declaration A new, interactive youth website has been developed in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• Mining road gets green light in spite of board's warnings A road to a mine exploration site near Dawson City will go ahead, despite warnings from the territory's environmental screening board that its construction would be harmful to wildlife in the region.
• FASD sufferers need own justice niche: expert When Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond told a Whitehorse audience last night that "people with FASD have no problem accessing the justice system," her comment was met with wry laughter from the 100 judges, lawyers, aboriginal leaders and others in the room.
• City's bottom line will reflect a small deficit, reports show The city is headed toward a small deficit by the year-end if current financial statements are any indication.

September 17, 2008

• Six artists to tour their works Outside Yukon Six recipients of the recently-initiated Touring Artist Fund will share $38,610 in funding to assist promoting themselves outside the Yukon and furthering their professional development, Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor said Monday.
• Deputy minister of Tourism named A New Brunswicker has been appointed deputy minister of the Department of Tourism and Culture, effective Oct. 1, Premier Dennis Fentie said Tuesday.
• Dome Road mining plan called benefit to town DAWSON CITY - Placer miner Stuart Schmidt has reconsidered his bid to begin replacing the Dome Road as a prelude to mining under the existing road.
• Whitehorse women take to the streets to demand safety The 16th annual Take Back the Night March is set for Friday evening in Whitehorse.
• Radical Reels Tour rolls into city This Friday, adventure enthusiasts can experience fresh powder, dizzying heights and death-defying stunts without risking their necks in the process.
• Railway society receives new trolley The Miles Canyon Railway Society could be seeking more skilled drivers for the downtown trolley with the addition of the new trolley that's sitting in the Roundhouse.
• From Finland to Alaska to Argentina - by Christmas DAWSON CITY - Argentina would seem to be a favourite destination for folks on two wheels this summer. And it seems one of the favourite ways of getting there is to start in the North and work your way south.
• College impresses association president Yukon College has a lot going for it, and in many ways is a leader among the country's 150 colleges.
• Yukon Queen's operation is subject of hearing DAWSON CITY - It would appear the lines have been drawn in the question of the Yukon Queen II's continued operation along the Yukon River between Dawson City and Eagle, Alaska.
• New Democrat laments Pasloski's absence from Dawson City forum Ken Bolton, the New Democratic Party candidate for the Yukon riding for the Oct. 14 federal election, says he is "extremely disappointed" by the Conservative candidate's decision not to attend an all-candidates' forum tomorrow evening in Dawson City.
• Council poised to award Takhini North work The city could be leaving the Takhini North reconstruction and development plans in the hands of UMA Engineering.
• Residents relieved stand-off ended peacefully Residents of Mayo are shaken and tired, but ultimately relieved today after an all-night stand-off between police and an armed man ended peacefully this morning.

September 16, 2008

• Yukoners invited to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder roundtable The Yukon will host a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) justice roundtable this week.
• CDF funds 12 Mile Ditch study, seniors' activities The Yukon government is investing more than $100,000 through its Community Development Fund (CDF) by investing in several projects throughout the territory, Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon Minister announced earlier this month.
• Nominations for Commissioner's Awards recipients actively sought The public is invited to nominate an outstanding Yukoner for a Public Volunteer Service and/or Bravery award from the Commissioner's Office.
• Gender inequality exacts terrible pain: Lewis Social activist, author and former politician Stephen Lewis wore his heart, and his political stripes, on his sleeve last night during a sold-out speaking engagement at the Yukon Convention Centre in Whitehorse.
• College acquires simulation tool for nursing programs Yukon College and one of its partners, Bow Valley College, recently received state-of-the-art technology to help practical nursing students and the medical community.
• Hospital plan adopted Whitehorse General Hospital is on a new mission after adopting its strategic plan last month.
• Cocaine seized, man arrested Local police took a suspected drug dealer and 53 grams of crack cocaine off the street early Sunday morning.
• Names drawn for 11 Porter Creek land lots With 24 applications coming into the city's first land lottery, more than double the number of lots available would have been needed for everyone who put their name in to get a piece of property.
• Stick would settle for plastic bags charge City councillor Jan Stick has changed her mind about an outright ban of single-use bags in Whitehorse.