Story & photos by Dan Davidson 2014 is the first year that the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Heritage Department’s Myth and Medium event can live up to its promotion and actually be biennial. Prior to the last gathering in 2012 there had … Continue reading →

By Dan Davidson Tom Byrne, known for nearly 30 years as the voice of Robert Service at the little cabin on 8th Avenue, and later on Front Street and at the Westmark Hotel, celebrated his 90th birthday on January 10 … Continue reading →

Story & photos by Dan Davidson Close to 100 people turned out for the noon hour Protect the Peel protest march in Dawson City on Wednesday, January 29, the numbers no doubt enhanced by the fact that it was a … Continue reading →

By Dan Davidson Photos by Carrie Docken It’s been a challenge, but the Dawson Golf Association (DGA) has managed to keep the town’s golf course running in the black since the town acquired the facility from the family of the … Continue reading →

Photos by Alyssa Friesen Among the holiday festivities, which included the Boat Parade, Robert Service School Christmas Concert and a feast at TH Hall, The Nutcracker was performed by Whitehorse’s Northern Lights School of Dance in collaboration with local talent.

Story & photo by Dan Davidson Reports from the Whitehorse Star, Yukon News and CBC North indicate that Air North will indeed be flying Holland America clients between Fairbanks and Dawson next summer instead of busing them over the Top … Continue reading →

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 →

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).

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 →