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SOARING AT SIMA – Ethan Davy (top) and Nicholas Zaccarelli take part Saturday in the annual Yukon Yamaha/Mt. Sima Uphill Challenge hosted by the Mount Sima ski hill. See more photos, p. 6
April 25, 2024
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HIGH KICK – The Yellow team’s Justin Gross, right, practises for the high kick while the Blue team’s Derek Funk, centre, marks him during the final of the Fast and Furious tournament on Saturday at the Canada Games Centre. The Blue team captured the coveted title.
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A FINALE IN SONG – Whitehorse Concerts presented the final Chapel Series of the season Sunday at the United Church. Michael Gwynne-Thompson, right, and Ben Johnston-Urey were two of the featured performers. Sonja Anderson, (soprano) performed with Rachel Grantham, Sarah Jane Poirier and Robbyn Chiles making special appearances with Anderson. Next, Whitehorse Concerts will hold a pop-up orchestra concert featuring members of the All City Band, Problematic Orchestra, Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra, and more at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at the United Church.
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A CULTURAL CELEBRATION – The ’24 Yukon Youth Summit began Wednesday evening with the elder, youth and educator awards at the Yukon Arts Centre. The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers opened for the show, sharing their culture through dance and story. The summit ends today at the arts centre.
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HONOURING OUR YOUTH – The ’24 Yukon Youth Summit began Wednesday with the elder, youth and educator awards at the Yukon Arts Centre. Emeral Poppe (above) from Watson Lake was one of the youth receiving an award for ‘her unwavering commitment to revitalizing the Kaska language and advocating for her culture. Returning to her community after university, she immersed herself in learning and teaching Kaska.’ The summit continues until Friday at the arts centre and Yukon University.
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RIDING INTO THE PREMIERE – Prepare for a whirlwind ride for the Guild Hall’s presentation of ‘Ride the Cyclone’, opening this evening. See photos, p. 6.
A downtown school is essential, city told
A city core that loses its school soon lapses into a dying neighbourhood, city council was told Monday evening.
North Alaska Highway in for major upgrades
The bumpy North Alaska Highway will become much safer and smoother over time.
MLA welcomes an improved artery
Wade Istchenko, the Yukon Party MLA for Kluane, said Tuesday afternoon he’s pleased to see the planned upgrades to the Shakwak portion of the North Alaska Highway.
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