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News

Man failed to pick up wife at airport

August 27, 2008

A 67-year-old Whitehorse man's whereabouts remain unknown despite a recent aerial search and a witness who reported seeing him about a week ago, the man's wife told the Star this morning.

Criminal records checks have lengthy wait times

August 27, 2008

Getting a criminal records check in the Yukon is becoming a lengthy affair and is creating problems with the delivery of child care in Whitehorse, according to those in the business.

Council adds $3.5 million to budget

August 27, 2008

The city's budget for 2008 will likely jump by $3.5 million on the strength of one vote by council Monday night.

Yukoners challenged to stay safe Sept. 2Subscribers only

August 27, 2008

Play safe, arrive alive, look both ways before crossing the street - whatever it takes, Dr. Brendan Hanley, the chief medical officer for the territory, wants Sept. 2 to be an injury-free day for Yukoners.

Road reopenedSubscribers only

August 27, 2008

A stretch of the North Klondike Highway 15 kilometres south of Carmacks was reopened last night after a section of it washed out late Monday afternoon.

Travellers aim to be home for ChristmasSubscribers only

August 27, 2008

DAWSON CITY - The rain has slackened at Koidern River Lodge as the two helmeted figures pull up to the gas pump.

Kenyon and Taylor attending northern ministers’ conferenceSubscribers only

August 27, 2008

Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon and Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor are looking forward to meeting with their northern development counterparts at this year's Northern Development Ministers Forum.

QUITE A KITESubscribers only

August 27, 2008

Ryan Todd flies his kite.

Sidewalk meant to make Quartz Road saferSubscribers only

August 27, 2008

Pedestrians along Quartz Road could be a little safer later this year after city council voted in favour of awarding a $162,343 contract to Skookum Asphalt at its regular meeting Monday night.

Public has chance to tackle Fentie, ministersSubscribers only

August 27, 2008

Not as good as getting time from a genie fresh out of the bottle, last evening at the Yukon Inn, Whitehorse residents got the next best thing in the form of Premier Dennis Fentie.