Whitehorse Daily Star

April 16, 2013

• Investigators pinpoint cause of Tags fire in Watson Lake The territorial fire marshal's office has determined the blaze which destroyed the Tags store in Watson Lake was caused by an electrical problem, says fire marshal Dennis Berry.
• Firefighters, businesses help buy pool chairlift Mayor Dan Curtis and city council commended the fund-raising efforts of the city's firefighters and local businesses Monday for raising almost $10,000 to support persons with disabilities.
• Special week celebrates achievements in education The importance of lifelong learning will be highlighted as the territory celebrates Education Week, which began Monday and will end Friday.
• Hospital corporation bailout helped save interest, premier says The interim leader of the Liberal party questioned the government Monday on its decision to provide the Yukon Hospital Corp. with a $27-million bailout.
• Two Yukoners are recognized for finding prehistoric bison fossils Two Yukoners who made unexpected and rare discoveries of prehistoric bison fossils a year ago in the Whitehorse area have been formally thanked.
• First Nations social studies units to be required in schools Yukon First Nations social studies materials will become part of the required curriculum for all Grade 5 classes beginning in the 2013/14 school year.
• New ownership to check into Edgewater Hotel Just a little more than four years after the Edgewater Hotel was sold, it will change hands once again.
• Hundreds lose power after vehicle strikes pole This morning's downtown Whitehorse power outage occurred when a motorist struck a power pole in the alley north of Black Street, behind The Fruit stand.
• A day of celebration became a day of tragedy The three Yukoners taking part in Monday's Boston Marathon had all crossed the finish line before two explosions went off there, killing three people and seriously injuring scores more.

April 15, 2013

• Suspicious activity ruled out after fire The Yukon fire marshal has ruled out suspicious activity after a fire earlier this month at the Tags store in Watson Lake.
• Campaign peppers viewers with salty talk Would you like a little soup with that salt?
• Welcoming A Special Guest Paralympic swimming champion Stephanie Dixon
• ‘Get out into the world, do interesting things' Aside from being a storyteller, Carrie Mac describes herself as "a mama, an artist, a paramedic, a world traveller, and a fairy godmother.”
• All-Girls Science Club is doing very well: officials A virtual chat with Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is one of the highlights for girls in Grades 4-7 during the 2013 All-Girls Science Club.
• Encouraging Niceties Christine Blodgett, at podium,
• Government sees strong need to have case heard The Yukon government says there is a pressing need for the Supreme Court of Canada to hear an appeal of the case involving the recording of mineral claims in the Ross River area.
• Don't hear appeal, Kaska urge high court The Yukon government is crying wolf to try to hoodwink the Supreme Court of Canada, says the Ross River Dena Council.
• Government embraces recommendation on mine The Yukon government has fully embraced the YESAB's recommendation to allow Victoria Gold to proceed with its Eagle Gold open-pit project near Mayo.
• Amendments to Education Act will help improve students' success: Kent Students will have access to more instructional time and teachers will receive more professional development opportunities as a result of amendments passed in the Yukon legislature last week.
• Local Liberals enthusiastic about Trudeau's big victory Local Liberals are celebrating their new federal leader after Justin Trudeau's landslide victory Sunday in the party's leadership role Sunday.

April 12, 2013

• Dawson Forest Resources Management Plan finalized Last month's signing ceremony of the Dawson Forest Resources Management Plan
• Budget sees Dawson residents dodge a tax increase Dawson's 2013 final operating budget was presented to the public (four people in the gallery and an unknown number watching DCTV) at Tuesday evening's council meeting. It was released just about a week before the Municipal Act deadline of April 15.
• Council approves richer capital budget The city increased its $14-million capital budget by more than $10 million Monday night.
• YECL can retain service right, board rules Yukon Energy will not be allowed to move in on turf occupied by the Yukon Electrical Co. Ltd., the Yukon Utilities Board has ruled.
• Olympians Celebrated Rachel Pettitt, an accomplished figure skater,
• Fire victim overwhelmed by support The final tally isn't in yet, but Janet Van Bibber is deeming last weekend's fund-raiser for her sister Wilmonica's family a success.
• Stolen art is worth $1,645 More local art has been stolen.
• A Visitor From Above A raven lands near some Canada geese Thursday afternoon
• Migration of swans continues We continue to see more swans arriving.
• Spending on alcohol in territory nears $40 million As the Yukon's population grows, so does its alcohol consumption.
• Price of generic drugs drops Yukon residents filling prescriptions for certain drugs will have begun noticing a reduction in the cost, effective April 1, thanks to an agreement among provinces and territories announced in January.
• Keep Yukon free of GMOs: farmers Tom Rudge was born and raised in Alberta, a city boy as he described it, who couldn't wait to get away.
• Hospital contractor has not paid full wages, suit alleges A B.C. heating and plumbing company wants a court order upholding the Builder's Lien it has filed on the new Watson Lake Hospital for $1.1 million in unpaid work.
• Reaching The Breaking Point A bridge explodes at last Saturday's 20th annual Bridge Building Competition.
• Company files suit over contaminated land purchase Company files suit over contaminated land purchase
• Seven city sites available for food vendors Seven sites are up for grabs as the city gets set for its first lottery on summer vendor sites.
• Late For Easter, But Still Hopping This rabbit is hinting at losing its white winter coat
• Gerties slot machines were fed well, figures show Of all the different forms of gambling in the Yukon, the slots take the cake.
• Remains' condition precluded official death cause There were so few human remains left inside the burned-down rubble of Gordon Seybold's home, there's no way to determine an official cause of death.
• Assign special plates to impaired drivers: MLA In Minnesota and Ohio, citizens convicted of impaired driving must trade their licence plates for a visually distinct plate which publicly identifies their crime.
• ‘We're still prepared to negotiate with them' The city is facing a lawsuit over the document that guides all planning throughout Whitehorse.