Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for July 2, 2009

Land claim process achieves major milestone

July 2, 2009 at 5:50 pm

More than 15 years after inking its land claim with the federal government,

Co-operative winds help crews bring forest fire under control

July 2, 2009 at 5:48 pm

A human-caused fire near Dawson City was contained thanks to fire crews and agreeable weather conditions earlier this week.

First nations team up to safeguard pipeline interests

July 2, 2009 at 5:44 pm

A coalition of two Yukon first nations without land claim agreements has formed to protect their interests in the potential development of the Alaska Highway gas pipeline.

Canada Day 2009 Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Some Pic's From Canada Day.

Teflon-equipped mailboxes will return graffiti to sender Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:38 pm

Graffiti may not be a thing of the past, but officials with Canada Post are hoping new mailboxes will help keep graffiti artists at bay.

Horsepower A Plenty Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Doug MacKrell talks about the flat 12 engine in his Ferrari last Sunday at Whitehorse Motors Ltd.’s first show 'n' shine.

ATCO pursued N.W.T. power producer as well Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:32 pm

As Premier Dennis Fentie engaged in secret negotiations to merge Yukon Energy with Yukon Electrical Co. Ltd. (YECL), owned by Calgary-based ATCO,

Correction Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:27 pm

The caption under a photo on page 5 of Tuesday's edition had the wrong names.

City approves new building standards Subscribers only

July 2, 2009 at 5:24 pm

New standards to the way most homes in Whitehorse are built will come into effect for development permits issued as of Sept. 1.