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Mike Campbell | ALASKA DISPATCH Neff crossed the finish line in Whitehorse in the pre-dawn darkness at 5:14 a.m. with his nine strongest dogs still in harness. Moore was just a tick of the clock behind with 10 dogs. By Tom Patrick | YUKON NEWS Averaging a speed of 191 kilometres an hour, Davy was about two kilometres an hour from the record. (Average times include fuel stops.) Though just off the record, his speed was enough to win his second straight title in the 651cc-open class, one of four divisions won by Yukoners this year. Read the full article in the Yukon News.  Overall winners, left to right: Randy Martin #3, Craig Hill #2, Jarrid Davy #1. Photo courtesy of Karen Hess. Saturday’s Alcan 200 snowmachine road rally on the Haines Highway from the Canadian border to Dezadeash and return was won by Jarrid Davy of Whitehorse for the second year in a row. According to race organizer Karen Hess, the race was fast but no new records were set, “This year there was $1,500 for the fastest local to finish and that was Chris Brooks. The money came from $1,000 Mary Miles in memory of Dennis, $200 Fogcutter Bar & $300 Howser’s IGA. The odd thing is that he won because he wasn’t the fastest but the only local to finish. There were two locals and Jack Smith Jr. didn’t finish, so the money went to Chris. Chris also got the RED LANTERN AWARD, for the last racer to finish the race in 2:46:10, with an average speed of 56.” Overall winners: Jarrid Davy 1st overall / Whitehorse / Time 1:18:11 / avg. speed 119. by Chuck Tobin | WHITEHORSE STAR Last month alone, the city issued construction permits for housing and other projects with an estimated total value of $14.3 million, according to records. In September 2010, the value of construction permitted in September was $4.3 million. The total value of construction for the first nine months of this year is estimated at $86 million, compared to $59.2 million to the end of September last year. For all of 2010, the total value was estimated at $69.4 million. The city calculates the value of construction based on the estimated development cost of a project when the building permit is issued, not including the price of the land. WHITEHORSE, YT–The Yukon Party has made political history, winning its third majority government with 11 of the territory’s 19 seats. Its leader, Darrell Pasloski, won his first seat in the legislature. He took over the leadership of the party last May and was under a lot of pressure to win his riding and lead the party to victory.  Haines Mayor Jan Hill Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill was unable to attend the Chamber of Commerce candidates forum on Friday, September 23, at the library. Hill had prearranged meetings with Yukon officials in Whitehorse. She asked Chamber of Commerce officials if she could have a statement read at the candidates forum while she was away on borough business, but her request was denied–a departure from the way the Chamber handled similar situations in past years. Mayor Hill apologized for her absence, but said the benefit to Haines was worth the trip. The following is her report from those meetings: by John Thompson | Yukon News Weekend passes for the festival, which runs from June 10 to 12, have nearly sold out. But worry not, bluegrass fans. Organizers intend to also sell tickets to individual events.  Celia Bower wins battle and passes ball to teammate HAINES–On Friday Feb. 11, 2011, Haines kicked off the 4th annual Triple Threat Basketball Tournament. There were 248 total students playing, represented by 7 teams from Haines, 4 teams from Whitehorse, 1 team from Skagway, and 15 from Juneau. Considering the number students playing, with coaching staff and other people involved with the teams support, one can only imagine the planning and coordination it took to house and feed them. Except for the main hallways, floor space was at a premium at the school–the majority being occupied by sleeping bags and back packs. Haines School helped with the some of the feeding logistics by having an open concession stand Friday and Saturday and a spaghetti feed on Saturday evening. Read more-> |
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