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Landlord padlocks trappers’ association’s offices

July 15, 2009 at 5:19 pm

The Yukon Trappers' Association is in deep trouble financially, and Yukon first nations are being asked to do anything they can to help.

Previously abused dog to be put down

July 15, 2009 at 5:17 pm

The owner of a dog that will be put down after attacking three people says he wasn't informed of the animal's traumatic history when he adopted it from the local animal shelter.

Plane crash victim mourned as ‘gracious’ woman

July 15, 2009 at 5:15 pm

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety board arrived in Destruction Bay today to assist with the investigation into a fatal plane crash there on Monday night.

Late fire marshal a ‘warm, genuine person’ Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:11 pm

Leaving behind a legacy of improved fire services in the Yukon, Marty Dobbin, the territory's fire marshal, died unexpectedly in his home last Saturday.

Salvagers’ court appearance cancelled Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Any legal actions against the Alberta family who tried to salvage a First World War plane from the bottom of Watson Lake are on hold, police and Justice officials confirmed today.

Correction Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:09 pm

Re: "CBC transmitter gets three years' grace" in Tuesday's edition.

Vuntut Gwitchin independent, says Linklater Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:06 pm

The Council of Yukon First Nations does not speak for the Vuntut Gwitchin of Old Crow, Chief Joe Linklater has reminded Premier Dennis Fentie in a recent letter.

Governing party spurns committee appearance Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:05 pm

The Yukon Party is flaunting democracy by refusing to attend a public accounts committee meeting to decide if hearings are warranted on the disclosure of government's recent dealings with ATCO, says Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell, the chair of the committee.

Pair pedalling to raise autism awareness Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:01 pm

An Adventure for Autism had a couple of long-time friends cycling through Whitehorse on their way to South America last week.

City awards firehall contract Subscribers only

July 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Ketza Construction will build the city's new fire hall.

News archive for July 15, 2009