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Steam engine spews oily soot on yard neighbourSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

SKAGWAY - White Pass and Yukon Route Steam Engine 69 made a mess of the back of Zack and Chris Ellis's outbuildings, four-wheeler and some plants on the afternoon of May 23. But crews were quick to respond to clean up the mess.

Tomatoes banished from fast food outlets

June 11, 2008

Due to an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella in the southern United States, several franchises in Whitehorse have yanked tomatoes off their menus.

Man given conditional term, told to pay restitution

June 11, 2008

A 22-year-old man from Pelly Crossing received a six-month conditional sentence and eight months' probation in addition to time served Tuesday after pleading guilty to six offences, including break and enter, theft and mischief.

Sod farmers bring rumours down to Earth

June 11, 2008

When Vanessa Falle first moved to Whitehorse, she learned that there was a very active rumour mill.

Porter Creek bench is closer to becoming Whistle BendSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

City councillor Florence Roberts says she'll miss the Porter Creek bench as it moves closer to being formally named Whistle Bend.

Cousins are bound for Inuvik in their trusty Model T FordSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

Last Saturday morning found two cousins, Dean and Reg Yoder, of Iowa City, Iowa, stopping at a local coffee shop while on their way to Inuvik.

Council clears enlargement of MacDonald Road parcelSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

A property on MacDonald Road will be a little bigger following a vote by council Monday night.

Institute grapples with technology’s social impactsSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

Over Christmas, Jenny Tipper received her first cell phone.

Ross River Dena Council denied pre-trial hearingSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

The Yukon Supreme Court has dismissed an application from the Ross River Dena Council to hold a pre-trial hearing about the applicability of the Rupert's Land and North-Western Territory Order of 1870 to the first nation's lawsuit against the federal government.

Texas firm wins $10-million Yukon government contractSubscribers only

June 11, 2008

Opposition Leader Arthur Mitchell is crying foul after a Texas communications firm announced it has won a $10-million Yukon government contract to install 43 radio sites throughout the territory.