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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

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 →