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Floral MemorialSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

Flowers have been left at the Alaska Highway near the Whitehorse weigh scales to mark the passing of Diane Roby.

Bids for land purchase ordered sealed

July 17, 2008

Claiming Premier Dennis Fentie has broken a promise, the Ta'an Kwach'an Council has received a court order temporarily preventing the sale of two waterfront properties.

Society is fundraising to create a shelter for youth

July 17, 2008

Whitehorse's Youth of Today Society (YOTS) aims to raise $425,000 to purchase a downtown facility to provide 24-hour supported living for the region's homeless youth.

Anglers face more fishing restrictions

July 17, 2008

A drastically-low return of chinook and sockeye salmon on the Tatshenshini and Alsek rivers is prompting more restrictions on anglers.

Two more fires found along the Peel RiverSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

Two new wildfires have been discovered in the Old Crow district near Peel River in the Tetlit Gwich'in First Nation traditional territory.

Grueling PreparationSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

Cyclists practise for the upcoming Tour de Whitehorse

Old Crow centre officially opensSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor was in Old Crow this week to congratulate and offer support to the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation as members officially opened the John Tizya Centre on Tuesday.

Berton House’s financial future looks secureSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

DAWSON CITY - It hasn't been quite a year since the Canada Council indicated that it was cutting funding to the Berton House Writers' Retreat Program. The move was announced to the world at large by Elsa Franklin, the late Pierre Berton's long time manager and good friend.

Just Fiddlin’ AroundSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

When the kids from Fiddleheads aren't performing in Fiddlerush

Community Development Fund helps youth projectsSubscribers only

July 17, 2008

The Yukon government's Community Development Fund (CDF) is awarding $177,928 in funding to a wide range of community projects.