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Out with the old and in with the new

Posted on December 16, 2013 by admin

The old nursing station ceased operations on Wednesday, December 11 at 8 a.m. In service since 1969, with a variety of additions and renovations, the replacement of this facility has been on the municipal and territorial agenda since the late … Continue reading →

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Air North wins flight appeal for Fairbanks-Dawson route

Posted on November 28, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Humane Society Dawson opens an off leash dog park

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

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!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 18, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 7, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 4, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on September 11, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on August 26, 2013 by admin

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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