Whitehorse Daily Star

June 15, 2004

• North 60's liability in 1999 fire stays put The Yukon's top court has rejected North 60 Petro's argument that it couldn't be found liable for a 1999 airport hangar fire that saw the company handed a $14-million bill after the longest civil trial on record in the territory.
• Council won't backpedal on fines given to cyclists Cyclists who were handed tickets by city bylaw officers on Clean Air Day will be forced to pay up or fight it in court.
• One hundred visitors attending conference The Yukon Liquor Corp. has welcomed about 100 visitors from across Canada and the United States to the 2004 national joint conference of the Canadian Association of Liquor Jurisdictions and the Association of Liquor Licensing Authorities.
• More Yukoners are working Last month, 1,200 more Yukoners had jobs than a year earlier.
• Fire risk is rising Hot, dry weather is forecast for the Yukon and fire officials are advising the public to take extra precautions later this week and next weekend.
• Stand up to U.S. missiles, parties say The U.S.-led missile defence program is becoming a hot election topic in the Yukon.
• Insect triggers roll-over; $700 worth of tools stolen A mosquito proved Monday evening that the Yukon's bugs may be small, but they're mighty enough to topple machines or at least Mazda cars.
• Local Rotarians fund water project in India Thousands of people in an impoverished region of India will be getting access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities as a result of fundraising by two local service clubs.
• Council looks to expand projects list Over the next year, the Yukon Status of Women Council will focus on raising more money following the group's annual general meeting earlier this month.
• Island fire extinguished Haines Junction forest firefighters responded to a campfire that escaped the control of those who lit it.
• FAMOUS WOMAN YUKONER Miss Katherine Ryan, the only woman who was ever made a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, famous throughout frontier Canada, arrived in Seattle on the Princess Charlotte yesterday morning for a short visit.

June 14, 2004

• Three caribou calves perished within hours Three of 29 Chisana caribou calves released from a wilderness pen into the wild with their mothers last Friday evening were killed by bears within hours.
• Nurse helped save life, passenger says A B.C. woman on the same bus as a young man who had to wait longer than usual for medical treatment after the Teslin ambulance broke down credits the quick intervention of a nurse on the Greyhound run as well.
• Safe stolen from mall postal outlet Businesses faced with money orders are being asked to take extra precautions after a safe containing Canada Post money orders was pilfered from a local post office branch.
• Vandalism of signs a form of intimidation' A number of damaged NDP lawn signs have left party supporters suspecting it's not the work of simple vandals.
• Financially desperate' woman stole debit card, withdrew $800 A nursing home employee who stole a debit card and took $800 from a co-worker and friend has received an absolute discharge.
• Yukoners can vote after hearing partial results On June 28, Yukoners will know how the rest of the country voted before the territory's polls have closed.
• Mounties' voices fall silent on old-style radio scanners The local Mounties just got harder to listen in on.
• RCMP officers outshoot Troopers The Mounties had to fiddle a bit with the old saying 'third time's a charm,' but they've finally managed to outshoot the Alaska State Troopers.
• City officials frown on free use of park City administration is recommending council stay away from granting the rental fees for Rotary Peace Park for the Gathering of Traditions Potlatch Society.
• Festival event drew 250-plus A day after the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival wrapped up, festival president Bob Hayes is looking forward to next year's event.

June 11, 2004

• Skill sets need fine-tuning when putting together first resume Are you a student looking for your first job?
• Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event is a go in Faro this weekend Canadian hero Rick Hansen is thanking the volunteers in Faro who are making the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion a reality this Sunday.
• Association planning celebrations The cultural sector of the Association franco-yukonnaise is inviting the community to the solstice and Saint-Jean Baptiste celebrations on Thursday, June 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Rotary Peace Park.
• Yukon artist Anne Louise Genest's CD released locally Caribou Records has announced the release of Big Dream, its latest full-length CD project by artist Anne Louise Genest. It's for sale locally.
• Record number of old telephone books collected Northwestel Inc. will contribute $9,500 to the 13 schools that participated in the 2004 Directory Recycling Program.
• A treasure for children and for mystery lovers alike The press package for the adventures of Geronimo Stilton is truly impressive.
• Strange doings on life's highways in the big city TORONTO There can hardly be a more startling feeling than the realization that you're being followed by an airplane at least, that's the case if you don't happen to be in the air yourself.
• Victim bled profusely after stabbbing Stabbing a buddy twice and bragging about it afterward netted a young man 18 more months in jail this morning.
• Golden Horn residents reject advisory council The community of Golden Horn has decided not to pursue the creation of a local advisory council.
• School bids sad goodbye to an old chum Takhini Elementary School students ended the school year with a goodbye to a special friend.
• Suspicious car probed; police visit grad party Anyone missing a new air compressor might find it at the Whitehorse RCMP detachment.
• Major parties hearing mixed messages Long campaign hours are beginning to take a toll on the territory's federal election candidates and their campaign managers as the odyssey reaches the halfway point.
• Many teachers are calling it a career There will be a record number of teachers retiring in the Yukon this year.
• Porter Creek grads hear words of wisdom Porter Creek graduates were told they need the courage to follow their dreams.
• Boy finishes school year after suspension averted A few days ago, Ben Driscoll and his mother, Corain, weren't sure the Grade 7 Whitehorse Elementary School student would get to say farewell to the school he's attended since first grade with his fellow classmates.
• RCMP veterans will gather here The RCMP Veterans Association will host its 2009 national convention in Whitehorse.
• Now it's meat prices making summer pricey First it was the gas prices ... now, even staying home and having a good ol' fashioned steak or rib barbecue might be too pricey for some.
• Accused attacker to be checked for mental disorder A Teslin man accused of breaking into a Catholic priest's home shortly before last Christmas and attacking him with a knife will be assessed to determine whether he had a mental disorder at the time.
• City on path to trail development decision The city could be spending $28,000 on updating its plans for trail development around town.
• Yukoners quizzed on igloos, polar bears Three Yukon teens found themselves the object of everyone's fascination in a recent trip to Moncton.
• Forget the duct tape; Valdy carries Canada Peter Gzowski, the former host of CBC radio's now-defunct Morningside, left many legacies with his passing.
• Man set for award Jack Fraser is receiving recognition for his many accomplishments and contributions not only to Dawson City but to the entire Yukon.
• Woman cautious about doctors' deal Judy Gibbons isn't sure whether this week's new agreement between Yukon doctors and the territorial government will help her family's predicament.
• Museum recalls Gold Rush era banking DAWSON CITY The latest addition to the North Gallery of the Dawson City Museum is an exhibit celebrating the history of banking in the Klondike capital.
• City employees may work for Canada Games While some city employees might be leaving the city ranks, at least temporarily, to work for the 2007 Canada Winter Games, others could be moving up the ladder to take on their positions.
• Yukon researcher given lucrative grant A Yukon researcher will receive some major cash to examine issues related to climate change.