Whitehorse Daily Star

May 5, 2014

• Fourth turbine caused latest power woes More problems with Yukon Energy's fourth turbine caused a power outage Friday afternoon for some 4,000 customers, says the utility's spokeswoman.
• P.E.I. has been down the collaborative care road As the Yukon begins its transition to collaborative care, there's an opportunity to learn from those who've gone ahead.
• Sternwheeler Floats Into Fair Jessie Collins put together a project on the SS Keno sternwheeler in Dawson City for her Yukon/Stikine Heritage Fair project.
• Haze is strictly atmospheric, officials say The haze in some parts of the territory is the result of something called atmospheric haze, Yukon Wildland Fire Management said Friday.
• Residents urged to help clean up the community Wednesday City council has challenged organizations to take part in the clean across Whitehorse 20-minute makeover event set for Wednesday.
• Man dies a day after dirt-biking mishap A 23-year-old man has died after a dirt-biking mishap at the old motocross track off Robert Service Way.
• Correction The story "Store owner can attest to over-stressed health system contained” in Friday's edition mispelled Rita Fincham's surname.
• Educators honoured for their dedication Three northern educators were honoured for their work at a ceremony held last Thursday afternoon where each was named as an outstanding adult educator.
• Yukoners raise $28,000 for local family Bernard and Amanda Stehelin want the Whitehorse community to know just how grateful they are for the support that came through in a big way for their family Saturday.
• Letter is singling out one council candidate: partner A new Vanier Catholic Secondary School council will be elected today.
• New Democrats plan for vote, listen to Turmel Almost 100 people attended Saturday's NDP convention at The Old Fire Hall, party leader Liz Hanson said this morning.
• Board rejects three Yukon Electrical projects A decision by the Yukon Utilities Board regarding the Watson Lake LNG proposal could have implications for Yukon Energy's $42-million proposal in Whitehorse, observers say.

May 2, 2014

• Artists' show explores the abundance of light Luminous Flux, which will open at 5:00 this afternoon at Arts Underground, investigates the extremes of light in the North.
• Long-distance runner to be honoured this evening A feast and dance are set for this evening to celebrate the journey by Brad Firth, also known as Caribou Legs, to Whitehorse from Inuvik, N.W.T.
• Tourism industry representatives honoured The 2014 Yukon Tourism Awards of Excellence were presented last Saturday.
• More information sought on Mactung mining project For the first time the Yukon government has returned a recommendation to YESAB's executive committee for further consideration.
• Homegrown Theatre Festival to begin next week As the first rays of light emerge on the dawn of this year's Homegrown Theatre Festival, one theatrical sunburst shines particularly bright.
• Clarification Yukoners Concerned About Oil and Gas Exploration/Development have collected 1,700 signatures on their petition to ban Yukon Energy's conversion to liquefied natural gas and the use of hydraulic fracturing in the territory.
• Major education symposium deemed fruitful A three-day symposium which drew nearly 250 educators to the territory has been deemed a success by organizers.
• Community choir is offering a trip back to the '60s Local music lovers are about to embark on a groovy trip back to the 1960s.
• Store owner can attest to over-stressed health system Rita Finchman's eyes grew watery as she recounted the difficulties she's faced navigating the Yukon health care system.
• Beware of waterways' spring menaces It's that time of year when rivers and lakes are starting to melt, creating dangerous conditions if proper safety precautions are not taken.
• Second Yukon man charged with Internet luring An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with luring children over the Internet, a recently established crime in the Criminal Code.
• Wildlife officers share experiences Wednesday's mock cougar attack behind the Whitehorse General Hospital was just that: a mock cougar attack.
• Fund-raiser for leukemia-stricken boy goes Saturday "Heartbreaking.”
• Action migrates from the ice to the courts Weak hockey reffing is now grounds for a lawsuit.

May 1, 2014

• YESAB committee has LNG plant application Yukon Energy's application for a new $42-million LNG plant is in the hands of the executive committee for the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board.
• Spring Time Relaxation This Dall sheep was spotted last week on Sheep Mountain near Kluane Lake.
• Food bank receives funding to purchase premises The Food Bank Society of Whitehorse officially received its one-time $750,000 grant from the Yukon government this week to assist with the purchase of its 306 Alexander St. premises.
• Sun-Dazzled Celebration Yukoners gathered last Saturday to celebrate World Tai Chi & Qigong Day in an event organized by Tai Chi Yukon on the Whitehorse Wharf.
• Town hall session draws 30 residents Traffic and trails topped the list of concerns for approximately 30 residents from Takhini, Raven's Ridge and Kopper King who turned out Wednesday evening for a town hall session at Takhini Elementary School.
• Readying For The Fire Season Kevin Whelin, centre, a spare on the Carcross Yukon Wildland Fire Management team, takes a fitness test Wednesday morning
• Notice to Whitehorse Star readers Over the past 20 years, prices have continually risen in all areas of trading; mainly transportation, all supplies and the cost of living in general.
• Seniors' program receives additional funding The Yukon contingent getting set to compete in the 2014 Canada 55+ Games in August will be able to get some extra training time thanks to a grant through the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program.
• House endorses MP's bill on FASD The Yukon legislature has urged Ottawa to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Criminal Code, but backed away from incorporating the organic brain disability into territorial legislation.
• Changes to act would recognize same-sex parents The Yukon government has tabled legislation to amend the Vital Statistics Act to recognize same-sex parents.
• Premier receives guidance on LNG use, fracking At least 328 residents from Premier Darrell Pasloski's Mountainview riding have signed a petition urging the government to ban hydraulic fracturing and liquified natural gas (LNG) in the territory, says Julie Frisch.