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News

Alberta woman dies after vehicle hits her

August 20, 2008

A 26-year-old Alberta woman died Tuesday evening after she was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Second Avenue.

Government appeals waterfront injunction

August 20, 2008

The territorial government is appealing Yukon Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale's decision that granted an injunction on the tender for two pieces of property on the Whitehorse waterfront.

Strahl vows to work on renewing agreements

August 20, 2008

Several first nations are still without renewed financial transfer agreements with Ottawa but federal Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says he's committed to changing that.

Better community awareness need to stem assaults: advocateSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

A local leader in women's affairs says increased community awareness is necessary to curb the numbers of violent assaults against women.

SOUNDING THE WARNINGSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

Alaska Fish and Game biologists Sean Farley, left, and Rick Sinnott walk past a warning sign.

Female grizzly bear shot, cubs orphanedSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

Environment Yukon conservation officers are asking for the public's help in their investigation into the shooting death of a female grizzly bear near Ruby Creek, about 30 kilometres east of Kluane Lake.

CYFN considering downtown locationSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) may soon be moving downtown, according to Grand Chief Andy Carvill.

MLA compiling licence ‘horror stories’Subscribers only

August 20, 2008

Yukon driver's licences may be the butt of many jokes - some suggest they appear crafted in a teenager's bedroom for use as fake identification.

HIGHWAY HAVOCSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

Wreckage from Tuesday morning's accident.

River surrenders bike to determined salvagersSubscribers only

August 20, 2008

Passersby on the Robert Campbell Bridge were greeted with a strange spectacle on Monday afternoon, as four friends rescued an abandoned bike from the bottom of the Yukon River.