Whitehorse Daily Star

August 27, 2012

• It's That Time of Year Again Some Yukon schools reopened
• Chinook run failed to reach 42,500 target The official count of Yukon River chinook salmon at the Eagle, Alaska sonar is over, with the arrival of the fall chum salmon run.
• Cleansing The Aftermath Members of the Whitehorse Fire Department perform cleanup
• Military vehicle buffs salute highway's history Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) were in Whitehorse over the weekend as part of their convoy celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Alaska Highway.
• Local surveyor reinstated to national body The Whitehorse surveyor who was stripped of his credentials in 2008 following substantial problems with a subdivision development has been reinstated.
• Mayoral candidate has ideas for keeping youth here Mayoral hopeful Scott Howell wants to bring Yukon youth home.
• Tribunal orders man's benefits reinstated The Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal has ordered a former miner's benefits reinstated, ruling he continues to suffer following an accident more than 20 years ago.

August 24, 2012

• City officials oppose museums' funding request The City of Whitehorse may have well over $10,000 in its Heritage Fund, but that doesn't mean it will put it toward a workshop for three local museums.
• Preserve pursuing special accreditation If everything goes as planned, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve could become the 27th accredited member of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) this fall.
• Historic book launched before appreciative audience A good portion of JJ Van Bibber's middle life period was involved with placer mining in the Dawson City area.
• Chefs to help women's centre replenish freezers Hopes are that full bellies will lead to a fully stocked freezer.
• City's spending is on-target It appears city will, indeed, stay within its budget this year.
• Compensation proposal expected to hit $3.5M Financial settlements are being offered to residents of Upper Liard whose homes were ravaged by flood waters in June, the Yukon government announced this morning.
• Silver finds defection a golden chance to excel Less than a year into his rookie MLA term, Sandy Silver has become the interim leader of the Yukon Liberal Party.
• City official target of slanderous posters City hall is standing by its manager of indoor facilities after posters defaming Art Manhire's character were placed on posts throughout the downtown area.
• Hotel's buyer plans year-round operation The new owner of the Westmark Klondike Inn says the hotel will be getting a $1-million facelift and begin operating year-round again.
• Whistle Bend expected to stabilize prices Home buyers looking for property in Whistle Bend could be paying anywhere from $76,000 to $180,000 for a lot in the neighbourhood which is set to become the city's largest subdivision.

August 23, 2012

• Firefighters gather in Dawson The 20th annual conference of the Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs is underway until Saturday in Dawson City.
• Many local businesses expect growth More than 50 per cent of local businesses surveyed by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce predict their business will grow in the next three years,
• Red Cross depot needs volunteers The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program depot in Whitehorse needs more volunteers.
• Honouring The History-Changing Discovery Residents of and visitors to Dawson City celebrated the anniversary of the discovery of gold over the Aug. 17-19 long weekend.
• Latest active living guide released The city's Fall Active Living Guide has been released.
• Lawyers and policy makers held 94th conference here Exemptions from mandatory minimum sentences, new rules for wills, and new rules for absentee military and student voting were three of the issues considered by senior lawyers and policy makers recently in Whitehorse.
• Correction A story published last Friday regarding an upcoming auction to benefit helicopter crash survivor John Postma
• Luxury Digs This northern flicker family
• Two more bush fires reported Two new lightning-caused fires were reported Tuesday in the Watson Lake district.
• Registration fair set for Saturday The city is preparing to host Saturday's seventh annual Community Registration Fair.
• Council wants the public to help form police priorities The newly established Yukon Police Council is seeking input from Yukoners on policing priorities in the territory.
• Tomorrow is deadline to help young singer A familiar young voice around the Yukon is trying her hand at a national singing competition and needs the public's help.
• Shift in water inspection duties troubles observers There's every reason to be concerned now that the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources is taking on the role of policing water use at mine sites, says the NDP critic.