Whitehorse Daily Star

November 25, 2007

• Mining industry booming, geoscience forum is told Expenditures by the Yukon's mining industry are again booming, both in exploration and development with the new Minto copper-gold mine.
• Teen's cause of death undetermined A preliminary autopsy on the remains of Angel Carlick leaves more questions than answers for those who continue to mourn the death of the 19-year-old girl.
• Government plans own smoking legislation It will be simpler for the Yukon government to bring forward its own anti-smoking legislation instead of making amendments to the Smoke-Free Places Act that was proposed by NDP Leader Todd Hardy.
• YTG is getting very close' to social assistance changes The territory's Health and Social Services Minister is continuing to insist changes to social assistance will be announced soon.
• Pair charged after drugs, cash found RCMP officers in Watson Lake arrested and charged two individuals with drug possession on Saturday.
• Motion would suspend RCMP's Taser use A motion posed by NDP Justice critic Steve Cardiff would see Justice Minister Marion Horne suspend the use of Tasers by RCMP officers in the territory.
• Firm interested in safeguarding mine site Alexco Resources Corp. is one of two parties that will be invited to bid on the job to look after the bankrupt Faro mine for three years, until a final closure plan can be implemented.
• Kennel club helps animal shelter After hearing about Trooper, the dog dragged behind a pickup truck down Hamilton Boulevard last February, the Yukon Kennel Club decided to make a $400-donation to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter's Bella Fund.

November 22, 2007

• James rocks Yukon with two sold-out shows Renowned veteran musician Colin James was in Whitehorse this week for two performances at the Yukon Arts Centre.
• Library, Berton House host a literary evening DAWSON CITY Berton House writer in residence George K. Ilsley held a prose-writing workshop and round table in the Dawson Community Library on the evening of Nov. 19.
• Tales that blend fact and folklore together Cinnamon 'Minn' Hotchkiss has been having a really bad year.
• Plastic bag art sprouts up in the Klondike DAWSON CITY Claudia Borgna, a United Kingdom-based installation and performance artist, recently wrapped up her stay as an artist in residence with the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture's (KIAC's) McCauley House program.
• In hot pursuit of moly �- ATLIN, B.C. It's flat-out at Adanac Moly's Ruby Creek project north of Atlin.
• Changes simmering for Hot Springs' ownership A major shift in the future of the Takhini Hot Springs is occurring today, says one of the original investors looking to take control over the majority of shares.
• Violence prevention videos are planned Elaine Taylor, the minister responsible for the Women's Directorate, and Justice Minister Marian Horne are commissioning two Yukon-relevant videos and a training manual as part of the government's public education campaign on violence prevention.
• Teenagers face drug charges after police stop their vehicle The RCMP Drug Section arrested and charged two 18-year-old men with drug possession on Wednesday afternoon.
• Yukon Quest will have new race marshal for 25th running A Yukon Quest veteran will take on a new role with the 1,600-kilometre sled-dog race next February.
• Alcohol called crime's longtime catalyst Despite continuing high levels of alcohol-related crimes in the Yukon, the good news is there is an extensive network of addiction treatment services available.
• WCB rate increases shock' chamber's head The average 11-per-cent increase for employers in 2008 on Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board rates is a hard hit for businesses, says the president of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.
• Moratorium placed on Taser use at jail A moratorium has been placed on the use of Tasers at the Whitehorse Correction Centre.
• Legion's gift kicks off festival fundraiser The Yukon Hospital Foundation launched its annual Northwestel Festival of Trees fundraiser Thursday at the Elijah Smith Building.
• Two men, woman sought by police The public's assistance is requested in locating three Yukoners wanted by the RCMP as of noon Wednesday.
• French-language high school envisioned With the help of $7 million to $9 million in government funding, high school-aged students at Ecole Emilie-Tremblay could enjoy a new facility as early as September 2009, says Jean-Marc Perrault, president of the Association franco-yukonnaise.
• City wants estimate of arena's value The city has hired an appraiser to establish a market value for what's left of the Stan McCowan Arena.
• Businesses' customers deserve privacy: official Many Yukon businesses face some unique challenges when it comes to fulfilling their obligations to protect the privacy of their clients, says Elizabeth Denham, an assistant federal privacy commissioner.
• Yukoners spending more cash, latest figures suggest Yukoners are spending more money on goods.
• New TV series targets first nations youth Longtime Yukoner Carol Geddes, the writer, producer, and director of the new television series Anash and the Legacy of the Sun-Rock, says first nations youth are her target audience because she wants them to have a better understanding of their heritage.

November 21, 2007

• Tumour removal sidelined premier Premier Dennis Fentie says he is recovering from the removal of a low-grade cancerous tumour.
• Minister explains conflict but declines questions Justice Minister Marian Horne has stated what her conflict of interest is on the Carmacks-to-Stewart Crossing transmission line project.
• Anti-smoking legislation has been formally tabled Anti-smoking legislation in the territory could not only see smoking banned in all public places, but could also ban candy made to look like tobacco products.
• Ailing political leaders are back after medical trips to Vancouver Premier Dennis Fentie and NDP Leader Todd Hardy are both back in the territory after each politician spent time at Vancouver General Hospital.
• Twin Bear program now in its 15th year Since 1992, the Yukon Liquor Corp. has invited its customers to share in the spirit of the holiday season through the ever-popular Twin Bear program.
• Council hears Earl's parking plan With Earl's Restaurant scheduled to open early next year, Whitehorse city council is being asked to approve an amendment to the commercial parking requirements.
• Investment probe is welcomed: Taylor Acting Finance Minister Elaine Taylor says the government welcomes the federal auditor general's probe of the $36.5 million that was put into two asset-backed commercial paper investments.
• Dawson City's rink is ready for skaters in record time DAWSON CITY Despite a mild November, compared to last year's deep freeze, the Art and Margie Fry Arena is ready for skating.
• School's students, staff to make anti-bullying stance A team of anti-bullying student volunteers at F.H. Collins Secondary School has invited all students and staff to don pink clothing on Friday in a show of support for the eradication of bullying in schools across Canada.
• Elders, youth explore creating advisory body About 20 first nations youth and 30 elders from across the Yukon gathered at the Council of Yukon First Nations' building this week for a two-day summit on the formation of a proposed Elders and Youth Advisory Council.