Whitehorse Daily Star

April 30, 2006

• OIL FROM NORMAN WELLS PIPED TO AND REFINED IN WHITEHORSE Little was it thought when the original 'Discovery Well' was drilled in 1928 in the Fort Norman area that, through the exigencies of war, the oil that flowed from there would be piped to Whitehorse, a distance of 595 miles, and refined here.

April 28, 2006

• Yukoners are promoting arts and culture in Japan Four Yukon artisans and their art were recently loaded up on a jet and began a 16-hour journey to Japan.
• Anything Goes for Whitehorse drama students People looking to enjoy an evening of theatre this weekend will have a difficult choice to make.
• Bookends Fat Ollie's Book: how not to write a detective novel The Ed McBain who wrote the 87th Precinct novels was also the Evan Hunter who wrote the screenplay for The Birds.
• Filmmaker Sarah Abbott a big hit with Yukon festivals DAWSON CITY For filmmaker Sarah Abbott, making films is about making people think.
• The Colourful Five Per Centô Why, it's Andy Hooper, of course The late Andy Hooper was a wonderful man, and one of a kind.
• Food, medical issues among inmates' concerns A letter from Whitehorse Correctional Centre inmates stating they may file a human rights complaint is a 'standard sort of letter,' says Sharon Hickey, the territory's director of community corrections and adult probation.
• Series producers anxious for air date Though somewhat frustrated with the uncertainty over scheduling for his Northern Town television series, Daniel Janke is optimistic about a tentative summer start date.
• Family helped accident victim's recovery Having a young family was the motivating factor in Tim Hierlihy's life when his lower right leg was mashed in an accident that happened while he was working on the Alaska Highway more than 20 years ago.
• Dawson financial plan announcement set Premier Dennis Fentie was scheduled to make an announcement regarding the financial plan for Dawson City later this afternoon.
• Tourism slogan compared to porno site: MLA Klondike MLA Peter Jenkins says the Department of Tourism should repeal the Yukon's new branding and start again.
• Canadian Tire store plans firming up Construction of the new Canadian Tire store next to Wal-Mart will go ahead as planned, even though the construction bid was signficantly overbudget, store owner Dan Charlebois said this week.
• Meeting Caveman Bill and a shrivelled toe 'I think I've just been able to visit the only constituent I haven't been able to meet yet.' Yukon MP Larry Bagnell after visiting the home of Dawson City's
• Man's action against government adjourned Yukon Supreme Court Justice Leigh Gower has granted a requested adjournment for former Yukoner Sa Tan in his case against the territorial government.
• Grant bid fades to black City council has denied a funding request from the Yukon International Film Festival for $3,000.
• Steer visitors down the hill, businessman urges A lack of clear signage on the Alaska Highway telling tourists where Whitehorse's downtown is located and what you can do there is a problem that could lead to people bypassing the city.
• Longtime city man wants Liberal nomination Phil Treusch, a Riverdale resident for 25 years, plans to seek the Riverdale South nomination for the Yukon Liberal Party in the pending territorial election.
• Young president aims to energize his party The Yukon Party has added a new and youthful face to its party executive. Dan Macdonald was acclaimed as the party's executive president last month.
• MLA disillusioned by group home status The Yukon government is in the planning stages of a new group home, but Porter Creek South MLA Pat Duncan says she thought the project was further along than that.
• Medical travel payouts enriched Yukoners having to travel Outside for medical reasons will soon be provided with more money to do so.
• Man lauded for volunteer efforts Volunteers of the Year nominees from numerous organizations were honoured at a City of Whitehorse luncheon held this week to recognize those who have given to their community.
• Final police link to Mad Trapper hunt remembered Frank Hersey has been remembered by Yukon author Dick North as a man who knew his own mind and lived a very adventurous life.
• Youth asked to show off cinematic talents The Yukon International Film Festival is asking Yukon youth to demonstrate their cinematic talents and participate in the festival's Youth Trailer Competition.
• Phone book features Mount Lorne artist A popular winter sport enjoyed by many northerners is depicted in the artwork selected to appear on the covers of Northwestel Inc.'s 2006 Yukon and northern British Columbia telephone directories, due out next week.

April 27, 2006

• Yukon university concept rekindled If elected to form government, the NDP would move forward on creating a Yukon university, says NDP Leader Todd Hardy.
• Rodent's adventure killed the lights A squirrel that got caught in the wires at a Riverdale substation turned out the lights for more than 12,000 customers at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
• Residential school deal fantastic' for victims A final deal reached on compensation for residential school survivors is being described as 'fantastic' by a local lawyer working on the case.
• Teachers' pact ensures three years' labour peace The territorial government and the Yukon Teachers' Association have ratified the tentative agreement they reached earlier this month.
• City merchants perform cleanup Downtown merchants performed their annual spring cleanup in the city core and along the waterfront this morning.
• Others don't talk for us, chief says Neither Premier Dennis Fentie nor the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is speaking on behalf of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, says Chief Mike Smith.
• Environmental Board Game unveiled The new Environmental Board Game that has been in development at Environment Yukon for the past year was unveiled at a local school last Friday.
• Federal government to act on complaints of smoke Steps will be taken at the Elijah Smith Building to ensure compliance with the city's bylaw that prohibits smoking with three metres of entrances.
• Law society head takes on more duties Tracy-Anne McPhee, the president of the Law Society of Yukon, is taking on a more national role as the president of the Federation of Law Societies, representing roughly 88,500 lawyers across the country.
• Placer secretariat director named The committee leading the implementation of the new Yukon Placer Regime has announced Robert Thomson as the executive director of the Yukon Placer Secretariat, effective May 1.
• Convention bureau pursues city money City council's contribution to a Yukon Convention Bureau (YCB) initiative will help dispel myths about life North of 60.
• Scenic drives website is up The second of seven Yukon scenic drives is now online and available for the travelling public to view.
• Hope' to appear in entrance to Whitehorse Elementary A new mural will be unveiled Monday for the front entrance to Whitehorse Elementary School.
• Mandarin website greeted positively A move to bridge the language gap between the Yukon Department of Economic Development and China could make investing in the territory easier.
• First nations are short-changed on education: chief Mike Smith, chief of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, says the federal government is being negligent in its responsibility to aid first nations in drawing down education.
• Former Yukoner honoured in B.C. Yukon Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber and B.C. Lt.-Gov. Iona Campagnolo presented Capt. Michael Marek, an ex-Yukoner, with a 10-year service certificate last Saturday for his work with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award that he has performed in the territory and B.C.
• First nation resents' plans for golf course subdivision After two years of negotiation, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation bowed out of a land selection after being assured by government the area would be developed as a golf course, says chief Mike Smith.
• Activities salute volunteers The Yukon Volunteer Bureau along with similar organizations across the nation, is celebrating the contributions volunteers have made to their community.