Whitehorse Daily Star

November 15, 2007

• Real McKenzies bring real Scottish punk rock to Yukon Bagpipes, kilts and the copious consumption of Scottish whisky will be the order of the day this weekend, as the Celtic-flavoured punk rock band The Real McKenzies take over Coasters.
• Every day above ground is a good one' I am not sure how I want to be remembered.
• Mortal struggles in fact and fantasy It's been quite a week for Arthur Penhaligon.
• Pianist to indulge in fantasy at Whitehorse recital 'The piano is the most complete instrument, it's an instrument that encompasses the entire spectrum of tonality, right from the lowest bass to the highest soprano possible,' says classical pianist Ian Parker.
• School locked down after firecracker incident Two related firecracker incidents at local high schools this week have Whitehorse RCMP investigating three people who may be responsible for the disturbances.
• Man gets five years, 10 years probation Charles Stewart, 23, was sentenced to five years' penitentiary time and 10 years' probation today.
• Canadian Tire franchise owner is recovering in Vancouver Dan Charlebois, the franchise owner of the Canadian Tire store in Whitehorse, is recuperating in Vancouver General Hospital after breaking his pelvis in six places during a traffic accident on Nov. 8. Charlebois was to undergo a second surgery this afternoon to repair his pelvis.
• Extra Saturday bus service laid on again Another run of the downtown loop for city transit buses will be operational for Saturday's celebration of volunteers for the Canada Winter Games.
• Air concerns raised over diesel generation The territory's environmental watchdog says it's powerless right now to direct Yukon Energy's management of diesel generation and its impact on air quality over Riverdale.
• Be humble enough to accept you need help' Ed. note: This is the final instalment of a five-part series tracing a tale of drug addiction and rehabilitation in recognition of National Drug Awareness Week (Nov. 18-24).
• Slain officer's funeral was emotional, Yukon MP says It was 'very moving and gratifying' to see so many people, including RCMP officers from across the country, attend Const. Doug Scott's funeral in Brockville, Ont., Yukon MP Larry Bagnell said Tuesday.
• She is safe with the Creator' Angel Carlick left a lasting contribution for her community.
• Police seeking four Yukon residents The public's assistance is requested in locating four Yukoners wanted by the RCMP as of noon Wednesday.
• Rural health needs are challenging Dr. Brian Day, president of the Canadian Medical Association, said in an interview Thursday that rural health care in Canada poses some unique challenges that must be dealt with.
• Fundamental changes in health care funding needed Canadian Medical Association (CMA) president Dr. Brian Day says something is wrong when Canada, one of the greatest countries in the world, has a health care system that is ranked 30th in the world.
• Study sets out solutions to women's homelessness It takes only one event to lead to homelessness, says Charlotte Hrenchuk.
• Taser use questioned in legislature Police in the territory are governed by a national RCMP policy on Taser use, says Sgt. Roger Lockwood of the 'M' Division.
• Railway chugs into another ridership record SKAGWAY Despite a number of operational challenges, the White Pass and Yukon Route hauled 30,000 more passengers this year than in 2006, setting another seasonal record.
• Teamsters approve rail contract SKAGWAY The approximately 55 Skagway rail workers with Teamsters Local 959 have voted to ratify a new agreement with the White Pass and Yukon Route.

November 14, 2007

• Cathers welcomes back ambulance attendants DAWSON CITY No one plans to require emergency medical services, of course, but those in Dawson who might find themselves in that need can breathe a little easier.
• Addiction treatment called life's most difficult challenge Ed. note: This is the fourth instalment of a five-part series tracing a tale of drug addiction and rehabilitation in recognition of National Drug Awareness Week (Nov. 18-24).
• Committee should scour investments: NDP NDP Leader Todd Hardy wants public hearings on the territory's investments after Dec. 14.
• Communities receive new funding The Yukon government has created a new infrastructure funding program to help rural communities in dealing with municipal responsibilities, such as potable water, wastewater, solid waste and emergency management and response.
• Chief to serve a second term The six Auxadis (headmasters of each clan) of the Carcross-Tagish First Nation have elected Mark Wedge of the Deisheetaan clan to serve a second four-year term.
• Long-winded ministers talk out Liberal bill The Yukon Party government should have the guts to vote against a bill it's not in favour of, says Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell.
• Petroleum exploration bid invitation out The Yukon government has announced a call for bids from the oil and gas industry for two locations in northern Yukon.
• Child care needs a new approach, Liberal leader says Child care will need to be addressed in a different way over the long-term, says Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell.

November 13, 2007

• Youth coming to terms with teen's death Angel Carlick's friends and colleagues at the Blue Feather Youth Centre are determined she will not have died in vain, says Sandra Bryce, manager of victim services for the Yukon government.
• Boulevard's extension becomes political As blasting continues for the Hamilton Boulevard extension, more figurative blasting found its way to the Yukon legislature Tuesday when NDP MLA John Edzerza took Community Service Minister Glenn Hart to task about the new roadway.
• Turbine problem led to latest power failure A problem early this morning with one of the two turbines at the Aishihik dam briefly blacked out part of Porter Creek, MacPherson and areas north of the city.
• Every one of those slugs was meant for him' Ed. note: This is the third instalment of a five-part series tracing a tale of drug addiction and rehabilitation in recognition of National Drug Awareness Week (Nov. 18-24).
• Council endorses batch plant proposal Territorial Contracting was given the green light by a unanimous city council Tuesday evening to relocate its concrete batch plant to the McLean Lake area.
• Fraser asked to probe investment decision Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell has formally requested federal Auditor General Sheila Fraser to investigate the $36.5 million the Yukon government invested into two asset-backed commercial paper trusts.
• Changes planned for child care subsidy Changes to the territory's child care subsidy will help low-income families, but the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition's co-chair would ideally like to see a more universal system, similar to what's in place in Quebec.
• Code enacted for vehicles The Yukon has enacted the National Safety Code (NSC) regulations for commercial vehicles.
• Yukon College marking global education week Yukon College is celebrating International Education Week, from Tuesday through Friday, along with 85 other countries from around the globe.
• Hoping for a more peaceful world DAWSON CITY They had to add chairs to the Robert Service School gym for the Remembrance Day service again this year.
• Legend of broken treaties possible: Penikett DAWSON CITY 'To make peace to make a treaty takes the courage to make compromises, and to surrender thoughts of total victory and total defeat.'