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Humane Society Dawson opens an off leash dog park

Story & photos by Dan Davidson While a substantial number of the dog owners in Dawson City seem to treat the town as it if were one large leash free zone, it really isn’t, and even on the dike trail … Continue reading

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New discount for classified and business card inerstions!

The Klondike Sun is now offering a package discount for business card and classified ads: purchase 6 classified ads get one free ($6 per insertion); purchase 6 business card insertions get one free ($25 per insertion). Insertion dates must be … Continue reading

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New experiential education model premieres for rural students

Story & photos by Dan Davidson During the last week in September, 86 students from seven rural communities were in Dawson City for a week of experiential learning as part of the new Northern Rural Experiential Model (REM).

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Dick North leaves behind a Yukon literary legacy

By Dan Davidson The Yukon lost one of its literary lights when Dick North passed away on September 23. North, the author of five major books about Yukon historical events and personalities, as well as one novel, had been in … Continue reading

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2014 dates

Save the dates! The Klondike Sun 2014 publication schedule and submission deadlines are available to view and download here. Our first issue in 2014 is Wednesday, January 8th.

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Kormendy house fire probably caused by electrical failure

Story & photo by Dan Davidson Another Dawson heritage building surrendered to fire on the morning of September 20. The former Bear Creek residence belonging to Peggy Kormendy and her late husband, Steve, went up in flames in the wee … Continue reading

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Discovery Days lived up to its name as people discovered lots to do

Story & photos by Dan Davidson Discovery Day, August 16, 1896, has different meanings for different people, depending on how it may have affected them. This was reflected in the speeches by community leaders that followed the parade on August … Continue reading

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Klondike Kate closes the Palace Grand's summer season

Story & Photos by Dan Davidson The Palace Grand Theatre and Gillian Campbell go together like peanut butter and jam, or to choose a simile more in line with the Klondike Kate era tunes she favours, like a horse and … Continue reading

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Reflections from a personal gold rush

By Samantha Elmsley Photo by Samuel Sharp I don’t want to confuse you, but this is the truth: summer is pretty much over. As such, it’s time for some post-holiday reflections. I drove up to Dawson with a partner I … Continue reading

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DCMF 2013

The Sojourners performing at the Palace Grand. Story & Photos By Dan Davidson One had to wonder if the closing tune chosen for the finale at the Dawson City Music Festival this year wasn’t sending the wrong message. Following the … Continue reading

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