Whitehorse Daily Star

February 27, 2007

• Warming climate of the utmost priority' The territorial government is preparing itself for one of the largest challenges now facing Yukoners: climate change.
• Cold snap paralyzes mail delivery DAWSON CITY After a week in the -40 to -45 C temperature range, even the hearty mail service feels inclined to pack it in for a bit or at least until it gets a little warmer.
• MAD students plan performance Black light puppets, energetic dances and an original, engaging plot: what could be a better way to spend some free time?
• Global polar year is subject of course Yukon College is now offering the only accredited university-level course on the International Polar Year (IPY).
• Yukon swimmers pull it all together They swam like they've never swum before.
• Bronze medal narrowly missed Team Yukon's lady pistoleers nearly had a bronze in Canada Winter Games action this week.
• North Yukon petroleum potential draws interest The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources received a total of 24 expressions of interest for the Eagle Plains oil and gas basin and one expression of interest for the Peel Plateau oil and gas basin, the Yukon government announced Tuesday.
• Bow sights proved a boone for young archer Claire Rudge, a local Canada Winter Games athlete, shot the lights out Tuesday morning to achieve a personal best during the qualifying round of archery's recurve bow competition.
• Hardships faced female mushers A quarter of the mushers who signed up for this year's Yukon Quest were women. It was a percentage the race officials were proud of and pointed to leading into the start of the 1,600-kilometre odyssey.
• Sale involves Yukon project VANCOUVER (CP) Southampton Ventures Inc. (TSXV:SV) stock soared nearly 63 per cent Tuesday after the company announced an agreement in principle to acquire a Yukon nickel-molybdenum project from Strategic Metals Ltd. (TSXV:SMD).
• KVA looks to expand tourism's potential DAWSON CITY After some initial trepidation about quorum and the problem of electing new executive members now that some of the former ones have been elected to public office, the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) held its annual general meeting Feb. 20.

February 26, 2007

• Ex-Teamsters official's case goes to high court Longtime Whitehorse resident Don Evans isn't giving up his fight to have his firing from Teamsters Local 31 deemed a wrongful dismissal.
• Tell Ottawa to boost northern tax break: MLA Taxpayers in all three territories should tell Ottawa to increase the Northern Residence Income Tax Deduction, says Bill Braden, the MLA for Great Slave in the Northwest Territories legislature.
• Council approves tax, fine increases City council has passed four new bylaws covering a variety of issues.
• Council to consider ATV sales proposal An application to sell ATVs out of a giant tent on the Alaska Highway has officially hit city council's table.
• Suspicious person was not a criminal, police conclude Whitehorse RCMP have determined there were no criminal offences taking place after a suspicious person was reported to them.
• Alberta, B.C., Nova Scotia open Games with wins If you're wondering who rocks the house, you don't have to go far to find the answer.
• Let's light up this town' A city councillor is again asking all Whitehorse residents to turn on their lights.
• City awards water and sewer contract City council has awarded a $300,000-contract for water and sewer system materials in the Marwell industrial area.
• It was all in the family at badminton finals It was something of a family affair in the Canada Winter Games badminton finals in the five individual events Monday.
• City's fiscal management lauded For the second year in a row, the Whitehorse municipal government has been recognized for its outstanding management of city finances.
• Keeping athletes safe is campaign's focus With the Canada Winter Games on, the Department of Health and Social Services has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at supporting athletes and Yukoners to stay safe, both on and off the field of play.

February 25, 2007

• Opening ceremonies were rich in northern culture Thousands of spectators packed ATCO Place on Friday afternoon to welcome more than 1,800 athletes, coaches and managers to the 2007 Canada Winter Games.
• Man charged with attempted robbery A local man is facing a charge of attempted robbery after a fight on Fourth Avenue near Strickland Street early Sunday morning.
• Badminton: a test of mental fortitude From the opening rally Saturday morning through to Sunday evening, the Canada Winter Games badminton competition grew more intense as the country's top seeds rose to the top.
• Games keeping city on the run The city's snow removal schedule has nearly doubled for the Canada Winter Games.
• Police investigate suspicious person RCMP are releasing few details about an investigation into a suspicious person reported at a Canada Winter Games venue over the weekend.
• Fentie to keep sharp eye on federal budget Following discussions with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Whitehorse on Friday, Premier Dennis Fentie says he remains hopeful that the territorial financing formula (TFF) will be included in the federal budget.
• Fires destroy two Dawson homes Two homes were destroyed in separate fires in Dawson City over the weekend.
• Singing, awards mark Quest banquet Local musher Sebastian Schnuelle received two honours at the finishing banquet of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Saturday night.
• Burning Cold opens in appropriate weather The three northern premiers opened a special art exhibition for the Canada Winter Games on Friday afternoon.