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Blasting from the Country

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

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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

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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

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Hey Dawson, we want to hear from you!

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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.

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A New Face at the Sun!

  by Samantha Elmsley My name is Samantha Elmsley, and I am delighted to be joining the Klondike Sun team as the Student Intern this summer. Born and raised in Smiths Falls, Ontario, I am currently a student at the … Continue reading

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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

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Spring Reflections

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Search and Rescue Trainees Drop in on the Ice Bridge

Story & Photos by Dan Davidson The yellow CC-115 Buffalo aircraft circled above the Yukon River half a dozen times before the two parachutists bailed out and their orange chutes bloomed, looking a lot like the paraglider wings that often … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Summer Student Intern

A golden opportunity to make some $$ this summer and tell stories from our incredible, colourful, quirky community. The Klondike Sun is now hiring for our summer student intern position. Eligibility requirements include: – Post-secondary education (currently enrolled in a … Continue reading

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