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News

Old Crow residents cope with snowmobile tragedy

May 7, 2008

A 24-year-old man who was killed in a snowmobile accident Monday is being remembered as a popular member of his community in Old Crow.

Major garbage collection changes proposed

May 7, 2008

Proposed changes to city garbage pickup would eliminate back alley collection and change how residents put their garbage out.

Teslin man’s sentencing put off

May 7, 2008

The sentencing of a 40-year-old Teslin man convicted of extortion and mischief has been delayed due to a breakdown in the relationship between the man and his lawyer, the Yukon Supreme Court heard last Thursday.

Canada Day to ring in higher tobacco taxesSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

The Yukon government is going to reach a little deeper into the pockets of smokers as MLAs voted unanimously to increase the tax on cigarettes and loose tobacco.

Money crunch forces NNBY layoffsSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

Northern Native Broadcasting Yukon (NNBY) has fallen on hard times, with financial struggles resulting in the layoffs of six television employees.

Blasted rocks leave residents shaken, their homes damagedSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

A 25-pound rock ripped through the roof of Russ Carpenter's Lobird Park mobile home while he was watching TV at about 6:45 Tuesday evening.

Stories of Nepal: starting a grand adventureSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

Last October, 13 of us Yukoners went to Nepal to paddle some of the rivers and see the country.

Man wants time to read transcriptsSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

A 71-year-old man who is appealing his assault conviction wants more time to review the transcripts of his trial before proceeding, the Yukon Supreme Court heard Monday.

FCM seeks new ways to fund municipal needsSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

HAINES JUNCTION - The announcement that the federal government has made the gas tax program permanent pleases Gord Steeves a great deal.

Eager readers entertained their peersSubscribers only

May 7, 2008

It remains true that not everyone at last week's Young Authors' Conference wants to read their work aloud to their peers, teachers and mentors.