Whitehorse Daily Star

March 16, 2005

• Violent offender set for parole review A Whitehorse woman who was viciously assaulted in her own home is frightened by the notion her attacker will be up for release Thursday.
• Fentie triggers enormous spending warrant The premier is going to spend $260 million without getting the legislature's approval.
• Dryden doles out cash for seniors Canada's social development minister promises to look at not handing out daycare money to the Yukon based on population.
• Yukoners complete Red Cross course Eight Yukoners finished a two-week course at Yukon College last Friday. They're among the first in Canada to have completed the new Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) pilot course, the Yukon government said in a statement.
• Performer's prize will buy recording time Natasha Nettleton thinks a bit before she describes the type of music she plays.
• Man acquitted after gift paper fracas A man accused of beating his wife with rolls of wrapping paper was acquitted of an assault charge last month.
• New jail programs unveiled Justice Minister John Edzerza has announced three new programs for the Whitehorse Correctional Centre in the upcoming territorial budget.
• Tourism budget enriched The 2005-06 territorial budget will be increased by $575,000 to further market the Yukon as a tourism destination, acting Tourism and Culture Minister Glenn Hart said Tuesday.
• Man stays put behind bars during his appeal A man in jail for trafficking cocaine has lost his bid to be released on bail while he's appealing his sentence.
• Radio show to mark 20 years To celebrate its 20 years on the air, Rencontres will produce a live CBC North show from 6:28 to 8 p.m. local time on Friday.

March 15, 2005

• We have to operate on crumbs,' chief says The Liard First Nation has announced layoffs and cutbacks in what's being described as a significant cash-flow problem.
• Mayor hops aboard railway bandwagon A railway between Alaska and northern B.C. that would run through the Yukon is a lot closer to reality than many people may think, says Mayor Ernie Bourassa.
• Hart outlines more projects before new budget is tabled The territorial government is showing off more of its new budget before the legislature reconvenes later this month.
• School included in budget plans The territorial government is putting $5.4 million into the upcoming budget to build a new school in Carmacks whether the first nation likes it or not.
• 2007 Winter Games pick Enbridge Inc. as another sponsor Enbridge Inc. of Calgary has been named an official supplier of the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse.
• Liberals' slate stays at four candidates There were no surprise, last-minute candidates to enter the territorial Liberal party leadership race before Monday afternoon's deadline for nominations.
• Council adopts deal with Peak Fitness Peak Fitness may not be making a whole lot of money from a deal to provide fitness equipment to the city when the Canada Games are in town in February 2007.
• Dawson hires full-time bylaw enforcement officer DAWSON CITY For the first time in a number of years, Dawson City has a full-time bylaw enforcement officer.
• Coffee cup reminder issued Single-use coffee cups must be placed ?n garbage containers once they've been used in Whitehorse, the Raven Recycling Society is reminding java fans.
• WIDOW ESCAPES AS FIRE GUTS ARLINGTON A chance visit by Jim Toohey on his way from his home at Sulphur to Dawson probably saved the life of Mrs. Harry McDonnell Wednesday night when the Arlington Roadhouse burned to the ground.

March 14, 2005

• NDP support has surged in the last year If an election was held today, the NDP would narrowly win the popular vote and possibly the election, according to a poll.
• Businesses had rough weekend Several Whitehorse businesses had their windows smashed with rocks and pieces of wood over the weekend.
• Suspected norovirus outbreak victims flooded local hospital A suspected outbreak of norovirus sent 45 members of a visiting contingent of Japanese students to the Whitehorse General Hospital emergency room last Thursday evening and Friday morning.
• Barges too heavy; salvage efforts frustrated again There was no effort to remove heavy equipment from the bottom of the Nisutlin River in Teslin over the weekend.
• Peace coalition plans gathering The Yukon Peace Coalition will host a potluck at at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Whitehorse United Church at Sixth Avenue and Main Street.
• Accused in child porn case takes stand A Whitehorse man accused of downloading child pornography took the stand Friday.
• Yukoners optimistic about Canada Gala Mayor Ernie Bourassa is hoping his presentation at the Canada Gala in Anchorage last Thursday might have convinced some of the territory's next-door neighbours to take in the 2007 Canada Winter Games when they come to town in two years.
• City may dole out some environmental grants The city could be spending close to $10,000 on environmental projects this spring.