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

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

Historic standards database project underway

Story & photo by Samantha Elmsley Dawson City builders, rejoice: the Dawson City Museum and the Heritage Advisory Committee are coming together this summer to build a database of photos that will help builders fulfill the historical building standards.

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

Dawson songwriters launch CD at the Palace Grand

Story & photos by Dan Davidson Early last winter, during a stretch when the thermometer dipped into the minus 40s, Nathan Tinkham came to town with a portable recording studio, set up at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, and made … Continue reading

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

Blasting from the Country

By Lisa McKenna Known as the Texas Troubadour, he was a pioneer of American country music.

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

YACWI meeting raises critical issues

By Samantha Elmsley On June 13, thirteen women met in the KIAC ballroom to discuss ongoing issues pertaining to women in the Yukon. Hosted by the Yukon Advisory Council on Women’s Issues (YACWI), the meeting provided a forum for local … Continue reading

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

RSS Grads advised to be true to themselves and remember their home

Story & Photos By Dan Davidson The Palace Grand Theatre was packed on June 1 as Principal Ann Moore asked the audience to stand and welcome the Robert Service School Grad Class of 2013. They entered to the opening four-part … Continue reading

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

Ice Pool winner has several moments to remember from this year's event

Story & Photo by Dan Davidson Breakup 2013 is one that Dawne Mitchell won’t forget for a while. Winning $3,872 in the IODE Ice Pool is memorable enough, but other events will enhance the memory.

Posted in Front Page Headline | 1 Comment

Old CIBC Building to be Declared a Municipal Historic Site

Story & Photo by Dan Davidson The purchase of the Old CIBC Building on Front Street by the City of Dawson at the end of January was just the first step in the town’s plan to save the place from … Continue reading

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment

Spring Reflections

Posted in Front Page Headline | Leave a comment