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1998 issues online

Posted on August 13, 2011 by admin

We continue to update our archives as summer marches on here in Dawson City. The first ten years of the Klondike Sun are now available online thanks to funding provided by the Yukon Government’s Community Development Fund, Historic Resources Fund … Continue reading →

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Dawson City considers new worlds of art  |  Yukon News

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

The Yukon News previews the upcoming Riverside Arts Festival taking place in Dawson, August 11-14. Expect a complete wrap-up of the event in the next issue of the Klondike Sun, available August 24.

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Tr’ochëk National Historic Site Receives its Plaque

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

Story and photos by Dan Davidson It’s taken nine years since Tr’ochëk was officially declared a National Heritage Site by the then Minister of Heritage, Sheila Copps, in 2002 but the bronze plaque commemorating that designation was finally unveiled at … Continue reading →

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Klondike Sun Video Teaser (1 of 3)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

Welcome to the first installment of the Klondike Sun’s summer video series in which we’ll be previewing stories appearing in our upcoming issues. Summer student reporter Alyssa Friesen interviews garden co-coordinator Katie English about the Dawson City Community Garden’s new … Continue reading →

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Placer Miner's BBQ and Dance

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

The Klondike Placer Miner’s Association held their annual BBQ and Dance at the Art and Margaret Fry Recreation Centre the evening of Friday, July 29th.  Expect a story in our upcoming August 10th issue. But for now, catch a glimpse … Continue reading →

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1997 issues now online

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

We’re continuing to add new issues to our online archives. All 24 issues from 1997  can now be downloaded (including the attractive “Klondike Life” insert included with each edition from that year!) Check them out right here.

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1996 Issues now online

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

In January 1996, the Klondike Sun changed its distribution schedule and began being published twice a month. Take a look for yourself right HERE.

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DCMF gets its first electronic dance party

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Story and photo by Alyssa Friesen It was loud. It was sweaty. People were crowd surfing. And there was a parachute. On Friday, July 15, following the gentle strumming of Sarah MacDougall and bluesy nuances of Dennis and the Hellhounds, … Continue reading →

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Online subscription feature now available!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

Don’t live in Dawson but want to keep up with news of the north? Get a subscription to the Klondike Sun, now available for purchase online via Paypal, right HERE.

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DCMF photos now online

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

For full coverage of the 33rd Dawson City Music Festival including feature interviews with musicians David Essig, Yukon Blonde, the Stampeders and more, check out our next issue available July 27th. For now, here’s a sneak peek of the festival … Continue reading →

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