Whitehorse Daily Star

September 27, 2007

• Historian celebrates the ladies of the day DAWSON CITY Alaska historian Jane G. Haigh is frustrated by the emphasis that current popular interpretations about the Gold Rush tend to place on a certain type of female stampeder.
• Four generations travel the river to tell tales DAWSON CITY Four generations of the Van Bibber family cruised into the Tr'ond'k Hw'ch'in First Nation dock in Dawson City last month.
• Eclectic mix of musicians hope to heal the divide Fully titled Healing the Divide: A Concert for Peace and Reconciliation, this CD is a live concert featuring the Dalai Lama, Tom Waits, Kronos Quartet and several others.
• Young adult mystery set in Fort McPherson Robin Harris is known for his imagination and for his persuasiveness.
• Drug dog would drive student from school A Porter Creek Secondary School student who suffers severe allergies to animals would be forced to seek her high school education elsewhere if the Canines for Safer Schools program brings a dog into the building.
• Two accused men awaiting trial The first of two trials stemming from search warrants conducted on a Riverdale townhouse will begin next month.
• Threat assessment program adopted in Yukon schools A training program aimed at educators, and born out of the Taber, Alta. school shootings, is now being used in Yukon schools.
• City's managers have new deal Nine months after their last contract ran out, the city's managers and management staff finally have a new agreement.
• Grizzly shot after trying to enter home A grizzly bear was shot in Haines Junction Tuesday after becoming too comfortable with residential surroundings.
• Carcross footbridge officially starts service A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday in Carcross marked the official completion of the new Carcross footbridge. The new steel and wooddecked footbridge replaces the old wooden footbridge, which has been removed.
• Chief devastated' by hunting rule change Joe Linklater, chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, says it's imperative the Yukon government reinstate enforcement of key regulations for hunting caribou along the Dempster Highway.
• Grub, generosity join forces for United Way fundraiser Hungry Whitehorse residents arrived in droves for the United Way campaign's kickoff breakfast and silent auction this morning.
• Multiple-family housing plan stirs discontent An application for a Porter Creek multiple-family housing unit has drawn some residents to take their opposition to the city.
• My draw is to the Karenni people' Recent events in Myanmar have re-awakened the debate surrounding the country's military rule, but the atrocities of the Burmese people continue to haunt local photographer Hal Ferris.
• Police seeking three Yukon residents The public's assistance is requested in locating three Yukoners wanted as of noon Wednesday. Richard William Linklater is charged with a federal parole violation pursuant to the Corrections and Criminal Release Act.
• Commissioner set to unreel fresh ideas Long-time Yukoner Barbara Dunlop sees room for growth in the territory's film and television industry.
• Decommissioned arena touted as foundation for film industry The Yukon needs to look into using the Stan McCowan Arena to build its entertainment industry, a film study says.

September 26, 2007

• Company welcomes staying of charges Four of six charges against Aurora Geosciences Ltd. of Whitehorse have been set aside by the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
• Koidern River Bridge to be shifted back A section of the Alaska Highway south of Beaver Creek will be closed Sunday night for a scheduled four hours to make repairs to the Koidern River Bridge.
• Smoking won't stop overnight,' visiting advocate concedes An Ottawa man is touring the Yukon this month, answering questions about the proposed territorial no-smoking legislation.
• Five students receive financial help Students in nutritional science, dental therapy, pharmacy and practical nursing will benefit from financial assistance through the Health Profession Education Bursary this year.
• Series with Yukoner is on tonight A northern star will be shining brightly this evening, albeit on the small screen.
• Anti-lagoon petition disallowed by Dawson municipal council DAWSON CITY Dawson's town council has followed the advice of its lawyer and voted to disallow a petition calling for a referendum on the location of the proposed aerated sewage lagoon.
• United Way to serve breakfast Friday Mayor Bev Buckway opened Monday evening's council meeting by proclaiming October to be United Way Month.
• Minister keen on corrections conference ideas Following a two-day correctional system conference, the territory's justice minister says it remains clear there needs to be a focus on healing for offenders.
• Premier recognizes outstanding performances Three individuals and two teams received the 2007 Premier's Award of Excellence from Premier Dennis Fentie at a ceremony held last Friday in Whitehorse.
• Fentie made case for more funding for first nations Ottawa has been made aware that Yukon first nations need more resources to have a chance at effective self-government, Premier Dennis Fentie says.
• Wildlife Act due for some changes after review ends A review of the Wildlife Act to help it fall into line with first nation self-government agreements has begun.
• Dawson's Terry Fox event raised $592 DAWSON CITY Students at Robert Service School raised $592 during the school's annual Terry Fox event held Sept. 14.
• BRUCE WHITESTONE It's high time to act responsibly! As one by one our major Canadian companies, particularly in crucial sectors of the economy, are taken over by foreign corporations, it is time that we begin to act responsibly on this matter.

September 25, 2007

• WCB rejects publicizing employers' names Despite a rising rate of injuries in young workers, the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board (WCB) has no plans to make public the names of the companies with the worst safety records.
• Official outlines preparations for new jail A new jail in Whitehorse isn't expected to open until 2011.
• I have lost the dearest friend I ever had' Major Evans is being remembered as man dedicated to his community.
• Planners taking advantage of 2002 work The development of a new correctional centre is on schedule, says the jail's project manager.
• City OKs application for land subdivision City council has approved the subdivision of a Commissioner's land parcel to enlarge the applicant's lot.
• Body found; autopsy set Yukon coroner Sharon Hanley has ordered an autopsy performed on the body of a 48-year-old man found in a room at the Capital Hotel early this morning.
• Yukon Energy mute on transmission line project Yukon Energy is not yet releasing whether the proposed Carmacks-Stewart Crossing transmission line will go ahead.
• MLAs' road show playing to vacant seats Politicians travelling the Yukon to discuss proposed anti-smoking legislation have largely been met by empty rooms.
• Forum spurs councillor to push for speedier land development After hearing the city blamed for costly delays in land development, a city councillor has put forth two motions to speed things up.