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Whitehorse General Hospital in 1947. In her comments, written in the margins of the Guide Book, Mrs. Shailer noted the distinction between the facilities for the townies and the military. “The military hospital cares for army and airmen and the dependents,” she wrote. “…We receive marvellous care.’” (Courtesy/Gates collection)

History Hunter: Letters to a young girl describe Whitehorse in 1950

I was intrigued by a small acquisition made by my wife, Kathy,…

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Yukonomist: The numbers behind retiring in the Yukon

Since the Klondike gold rush, there has been a dramatic change in…

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Wyatt’s World for Sept. 29, 2023.

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Yukonomist: Alaska Daily: Paean to Northern journalism

Despite claims we live in the era of Peak TV, streaming services…

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Wyatt’s World for Sept. 22, 2023.

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In 1981, Parks Canada celebrated the royal wedding of Charles and Diana with an outhouse themed “The Royal Flush.” A life-size doll wearing a wedding dress was placed in the “throne room.” Its arm was suspended in the window so that it gave the royal wave when the outhouse was in motion. (Courtesy/Kathy Jones-Gates)

History Hunter: Klondike outhouse race had a 45-year run

The Klondike International Outhouse Race, I am told, has run its course.…

In 1981, Parks Canada celebrated the royal wedding of Charles and Diana with an outhouse themed “The Royal Flush.” A life-size doll wearing a wedding dress was placed in the “throne room.” Its arm was suspended in the window so that it gave the royal wave when the outhouse was in motion. (Courtesy/Kathy Jones-Gates)
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Yukonomist: The Icelandair of Alaska

Northern Pacific Airways, a new airline in Anchorage, is launching a bid…

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Wyatt’s World for Sept. 15, 2023.

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Yukonomist: How Yukon rent control is working, so far

There has been lots of debate about the Liberal-NDP alliance’s experiment with…

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Wyatt’s World for Sept. 9, 2023.

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We were able to squeeze in a meeting over breakfast with Peter and Diane van der Klok during a busy weekend in Dawson City. Peter fondly remembers the time he spent in Dawson during the late 1950s. (Michael Gates/Yukon News)

History Hunter: Dawson trip full of memories

It can take me 45 minutes to walk a block in Dawson…

We were able to squeeze in a meeting over breakfast with Peter and Diane van der Klok during a busy weekend in Dawson City. Peter fondly remembers the time he spent in Dawson during the late 1950s. (Michael Gates/Yukon News)
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Yukonomist: You and your Home Ignition Zone

Your realtor may not have mentioned it when you bought your home,…

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Wyatt’s World for Sept. 1, 2023.

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Yukonomist: Some pointed reminders on Whitehorse wildfire risk

“There but for the grace of God go we,” as the old…

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Wyatt’s World for Aug. 23, 2023.

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The home that J.B. Tyrrell lived and worked in can be found on Seventh Avenue in Dawson. It was originally located on Church Street where the cenotaph and Victory garden are located today.” (Courtesy/Michael Gates)

History Hunter: Early geologist made his mark in the Klondike

When you stroll the park surrounding the historic Commissioner’s Residence in Dawson…

The home that J.B. Tyrrell lived and worked in can be found on Seventh Avenue in Dawson. It was originally located on Church Street where the cenotaph and Victory garden are located today.” (Courtesy/Michael Gates)