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January 31, 2020
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Berton House writer celebrates adventurous women and girls Ailsa Ross grew up in Scotland, but travelled extensively enough after college to shed most of her accent.
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World Premiere Pending Mike Rudyk
- South Klondike Highway is nearing a week-long closure The South Klondike Highway remains closed today after avalanches on both the Canadian and American sides of the border.
- Compressor unit purchase OKed At its meeting Monday, city council approved a $65,000 budget amendment to allow for the purchase of a new compressor unit for the Canada Games Centre.
- Scam involves impersonating RCMP officers Yukon RCMP have received reports of a fraudster calling from what appears to be Yukon RCMP detachment phone numbers (867-667-5551) or 867-(local exchange)-5555), identifying themselves as a police officer, and asking for personal information.
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Deadline looms for Sandpiper Drive lots applications Wednesday is the deadline to apply for a city land lottery for two single-family residential lots that are larger and less expensive than the Whistle Bend lots that sold Monday.
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First Nation eyes large solar generating facility The White River First Nation is getting into the energy game.
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Council wants incentive plan clarified City council is seeking clarity on the city’s revised incentive policy to encourage housing developments.
- Appeal court declines to reopen convicted murderer’s appeal The Court of Appeal of Yukon has refused to reopen the appeal of a Yukon man convicted and sentenced for first-degree murder.
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Jury members begin to compile findings on Cynthia Blackjack’s death Nine days of witness and expert testimony regarding the 2013 death of Cynthia Blackjack wrapped up Thursday afternoon at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
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Alaskan musher Beattie draws bib No. 1 The 15 mushers attempting the 37th running of the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race drew for their bib numbers and starting positions on Thursday night at the Quest’s Start and Draw Banquet at the Westmark Hotel in downtown Fairbanks.
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For Quest rookies, finishing would be a win Three rookies will start the 37th Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race in downtown Fairbanks on Saturday, all with the same goal: just finish
January 30, 2020
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Only liver transplant could have saved woman’s life, inquest told Cynthia Blackjack was likely already too sick to receive treatment when she appeared at the Carmacks health centre the day before her death, an expert testified Wednesday.
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Elder remembered as a beloved role model The Yukon’s premier and MP are remembering the life of Pearl Keenan,
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Students become partners for 2020 Bell Let’s Talk Day Students at 227 Canadian universities and colleges, including the Yukon, took action to create positive change in mental health Wednesday as part of the 10th anniversary of Bell Let’s Talk Day.
January 29, 2020
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Dawsonites celebrate the bards in food and verse The two Roberts, Burns and Service, share the same month for their birthdays, though they are just over 114 years apart in time.
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Public risk for novel coronavirus is low in Yukon: health officer Public risk for novel coronavirus is low in Yukon: health officer
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An Expression Of Unity A ceremony of unity with the Koori people of Australia took place last Friday at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
- Council approves grants bylaw Required as a formality, city council passed third and final reading Monday of the bylaw to approve $650,636 in grants given out by city hall last year.
- Moose becomes factor in truck’s spill A semi-truck carrying approximately 48,000 litres of fuel slid into the ditch and spilled some fuel near Pelly Crossing last Saturday to avoid slamming into a moose.
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First Nations suffer resources shortfall: Blackstock Renowned child welfare activist Cindy Blackstock says the Yukon’s First Nations are lacking the resources they require to actualize self- determination and make a real difference in children’s lives.
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Suspect’s vehicle found; he remains at large Whitehorse RCMP have found the suspect’s vehicle involved in last Friday’s shooting in Porter Creek, but have yet to find the alleged shooter.