Whitehorse Daily Star

July 21, 2005

• Shooter didn't know right from wrong Edward Mason was found not criminally responsible for the shooting death of Germain Gaulin near Watson Lake last year.
• Bison may have yielded sasquatch' hair The most famous hair sample in Whitehorse will journey south to Alberta for analysis.
• Insurance uncertainty frustrates businessman 'I'd like to get my money back? Wouldn't you want your money back?' Philippe LeBlond asked in an interview this morning.
• Vehicle registration simplified Motor vehicle registration renewals just got a lot easier.
• Children's museum is gaining support It appears Yukoners may want a children's museum developed in the North.
• Minister mum on subdivision ultimatum Community Services Minister Glenn Hart won't say what would happen to the Whitehorse Copper residential subdivision if city council doesn't do what he wants.
• Uncertainty surrounds potential secure ID document: minister There is a lot of confusion regarding the timeframe and structure of a proposed potential secure identification document set to be launched for Jan. 1, 2008, says Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor.
• Governments pave way for Alaska Highway initiative The first phase of the Alaska Highway Community Initiative has received a $30,000 shot in the arm from two governments.
• THE LITTLE STEAM ENGINE DUCHESS With the burning of the stern wheeler TUTSHI in Carcross in July 1990, the eyes of visiting tourists and locals alike were drawn to the little locomotive 'Duchess.'

July 20, 2005

• Accused thought he was being attacked When Edward Mason fired his gun at Germain Gaulin last April, he was experiencing alcohol-induced hallucinations, Yukon Supreme Court heard Tuesday.
• Hospital extinguishes smoking room The Whitehorse General Hospital has shut down its smoking room and patients wanting to light up now have to go outside.
• WCB's claims costs jumped in 2004 The Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board's annual report shows the number of claims and expenses related to them rose significantly during 2004.
• Agriculture staff plan a field day The public is invited to attend the Yukon agriculture branch's Research and Demonstration Field Day on Thursday.
• Sasquatch' hair analysis nears conclusion In the wake of last week's reported sasquatch sightings, the Department of Environment is analyzing a hair sample found with a footprint in Teslin.
• Bids received for Games modular units Two multimillion-dollar bids were received by Tuesday's tender deadline for the construction of 141 modular units needed for the 2007 Canada Winter Games Athletes Village.
• Quite a ride' to Games readiness predicted The seventh-inning stretch is approaching the host society for the Whitehorse 2007 Canada Winter Games.
• Bill an evolution' of marriage: senator The controversial same-sex marriage bill passed through its final reading in the Senate last night, and Yukon Senator Ione Christensen says it's now time for Canada to move on to more important things.

July 19, 2005

• No road, no subdivision,' councillor believes Community Services Minister Glenn Hart has sent city council an ultimatum: change your mind on an access road or the proposed Whitehorse Copper country residential subdivision doesn't go anywhere.
• Kenyon named to head economic region Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon has been elected to serve as president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) for a one-year term beginning in July 2006.
• Accused was not prone to violence, murder trial told Edward Mason, the man accused of killing Germain Gaulin last April, was not predisposed to aggressive and violent behaviour, according to forensic psychiatrist Todd Tomita.
• City prepares for a gas tax windfall of $18.4 M The City of Whitehorse could receive $18.4 million in gas tax royalties for municipal infrastructure funding if city council approves a proposal presented to it Monday night.
• Heritage Training Fund receives money infusion The Yukon government is giving $60,000 to the Heritage Training Fund through the Community Training Funds.
• Southwest Yukon river recognized A plaque to commemorate the national significance of the Tatshenshini River was unveiled at Dalton Post last Thursday.
• More roadwork planned The Departments of Highways and Public Works and Community Services have awarded contracts valued at almost $10 million for three highway construction projects and three Copper Ridge projects.