Whitehorse Daily Star

April 18, 2008

• We have a world-class taxidermist in our midst I have had the opportunity of seeing art in many forms, from pictures, cuttings, carvings and in the world of taxidermy.
• Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds live up to their name If it weren't for the awful lyrics and the horrid way in which they're presented, this album might actually be worth listening to.
• Reading that's both light-hearted and enlightening Wood and Shed have illustrated a neat little truth for young readers, but it's one that most adults would do well to remember.
• Young musicians showcased their talents DAWSON CITY - With the Rotary Music Festival field trip to Whitehorse coming later in the week, Tuesday night was the last opportunity for the musicians at the Robert Service School to show off their chops before they hit the road.
• Runway's approach path cleaned up Staff from two Yukon government departments recently joined forces with the Carmacks Development Corp. to remove six acres of trees and brush under the approach path to Runway 27 at the Carmacks Aerodrome.
• Marijuana offence lands man behind bars A 30-year-old Whitehorse man received 30 day's incarceration and nine month's probation in territorial court last week after he was convicted of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
• Man jailed after drug conviction A 41-year-old Whitehorse man received a 12-month jail sentence in territorial court last week after he was convicted of the possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
• Transmission line materials stockpiled along highway MIDWAY - There are numerous sites along the Klondike Highway between Carmacks and Pelly Crossing where signs of impending construction can be seen.
• Man is arrested after disturbance A 33-year-old Whitehorse man is facing charges of assault, failing to comply with probation, and failing to comply with an undertaking following his arrest early Wednesday morning.
• Location information wanted for this trio The public's assistance is requested in locating three people wanted in the Yukon as of noon Thursday.
• Project defied doom, produced log cabin builders DAWSON CITY - On the morning of April 4, two new log cabins sat at the R22 site just off the road to the former Brewery Creek mine.
• Reinventing the Gold Rush lure for a new century DAWSON CITY - There are those who feel that Gold Rush fever has peaked and is dying off amongst the travelling public.
• Whitehorse CPI increases again The cost of living in Whitehorse has jumped close to three per cent in the past year, according to figures released by the Yukon Bureau of Statistics.
• Forum chatter is too negative: chamber DAWSON CITY - The Dawson City Chamber of Commerce is concerned that recent discussions on the Cityofdawson.com Internet forum may be presenting a negative and not entirely accurate view of the prospects for summer employment and housing in the community.
• City's method torpedoed project: business owner City hall's approach to its proposal for reconstruction of Industrial Road may have been part of the reason property owners rejected the $2.2-million project, says a local property owner.
• Man repeatedly stabbed A 27-year-old Whitehorse man is listed in stable condition at Whitehorse General Hospital after being stabbed several times Thursday night.
• Longtime Yukon ornithologist recognized for work Veteran Yukon ornithologist and educator Dave Mossop received the 2008 Biodiversity Awareness Award at the Biodiversity Forum held at Yukon College earlier this month.
• Takhini plan has pluses and minuses: resident City council will vote later this month on the final draft for the Takhini North residential expansion, says city planner Mike Ellis.
• Yukon Party blocks ombudsman's testimony Concerns about amendments to the proposed Child and Family Services Act deserve proper debate in the legislature, says NDP Leader Todd Hardy.
• Woman found guilty of robbing 82-year-old man A 32-year-old woman was found guilty of robbery and forcible entry Thursday, following a two-day trial in territorial court.
• City challenges propertie's reduced assessments Why city hall is appealing a ruling lowering property taxes in Takhini North is somewhat puzzling, says the president of the local resident's association.

April 17, 2008

• CDF doles out $231,915 for projects The Community Development Fund (CDF) has awarded $231,915 to organizations across Yukon.
• MLA's apology legislation debate is adjourned The Yukon Party government's adjournment of debate Wednesday over the proposed Apology Act is "a slap in the face of the Western democratic process," says Liberal Justice critic Don Inverarity, who proposed the legislation.
• Early spring storm provokes traffic chaos As blizzard-like conditions suddenly slammed Whitehorse late Wednesday afternoon, some drivers found themselves in minor accidents.
• Government resists changes to child welfare legislation Premier Dennis Fentie called on the Speaker of the legislature to help vote down a proposed amendment to the Child and Family Services Act on Tuesday.
• Yukon first nations school materials released The Department of Education has released three new books for young readers.
• Parents wary of school funding cuts Parents with children attending Golden Horn Elementary School have been asked to lobby against any further cuts to funding for the school.
• Senior citizen was in state of great pain, officer says A trial involving a woman who allegedly entered the residence of an 82-year-old man in Porter Creek last June, and pepper-sprayed him before robbing him, began in territorial court Wednesday.

April 16, 2008

• NDP researcher retires after serving under three leaders Longtime Yukon NDP researcher Ken Bolton is retiring after more than a decade serving under three party leaders.
• Businesses' compostables to be picked up by city A test project involving the collection of compostable material from downtown businesses is meant to test the viability of the program with the city's commercial sector, says city engineer Wayne Tuck.
• Executive brings skills to firm's presidency Organizational skills and an ability to oversee the day-to-day work of a junior mining company has seen Susan Craig take on the role of president of Northern Freegold Mining Resources Ltd.
• Chamber protests Canada Post's ID policy DAWSON CITY - The Dawson City Chamber of Commerce is not happy with the current Canada Post practice of requiring identification from customers for any over-the-counter transactions.
• Lift station work awarded Arcrite Northern Ltd. has been awarded a $136,777-contract to install new equipment at the Marwell Lift Station.
• Swan enthusiasts are gathered here Swan experts and aficionados from across North America gathered at the High Country Inn today for the 21st Trumpeter Swan Society Conference.
• Society will have to pay to set up City council won't be extending another summer of grants to the Fireweed Community Market Society for use of the Shipyards Park parking lot.
• Minister ordered to make payments The Court of Appeal for the Yukon Territory has ordered the Justice minister to pay $20,949 to a Whitehorse man who successfully argued the failure to print and publish the Rules of Court in French seriously impaired his ability to engage in the judicial process.
• Mayor dispirited by rejection of road work Mayor Bev Buckway says she's extremely disappointed the proposal to reconstruct Industrial Road was turned down.
• Gold Rush as a tourist draw is waning: report DAWSON CITY - Greg Hakonson is having another Big Idea.
• Court hears of horrific allegations of abuse Three witnesses testified about their involvement in allegations of sexual abuse and torture in a civil trial against the Yukon government on Tuesday.
• Premier, MP riding high in DataPath poll Yukoners are more decided about the coming U.S. election than the ones at home, reports DataPath Systems of Marsh Lake.