1990

Annie Ned, C.M.

A respected Elder of the Aboriginal community, Annie Ned, C.M. has spent a lifetime maintainig and promoting the culture and language of her people. Her recounting of stories and legens and her active participation in various cultural events helped preserve…

1990

Order of Canada medal to Annie Ned

Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn presented the Order of Canada medal to Annie Ned, mother of Elijah Smith, at a ceremony in the foyer of the Yukon Government Building.

1990

Toni Onley, Artist

In July of 1990 Marg and Rolf Hougen made arrangements for Toni Onley, the Vancouver based water colour artist to spend time in the Yukon painting scenes in various locations. To the right is Ted Harrison and Toni Onley at…

1991

Fred H. Collins

Fred H. Collins served as Commissioner of the Yukon from 1955 to 1962.  Retired army colonel Collins was the last Ottawa appointed civil servant to fill the post.  He was succeeded by Gordon Cameron , former Mayor of Whitehorse.  Fred…

1991

Northern Rangers

In April of 1991 the Northern Rangers were based at the Boyle Barracks for training program. They were from Old Crow, Mayo, Ross River, Whitehorse etc. On this occasion General Golnar, of Northern Command inspected the Rangers.

1992

Commissioner Ken McKinnon

Under the chairmanship of Commissioner Ken McKinnon the official opening of the 50th Anniversary of the building of the Alaska Highway was held in Dawson Creek, B.C. mile ?0?. Guests included Gov. Gen. Ray Hnatyshyn and Gerta, Lt. Gov. of…

1992

Order or Merit

1994

Commissioners Award

1995

Commissioner Judy Gingell

1996

Roy Minter

Once you have breathed its early morning air after a light rain… Once you have listened to the silent hiss of the slowly flowing Yukon River… Once you have basked in a Yukon sun-tinged midnight dawn… And once you have…

1996

YUKON GOLD: Al Oster

These notes are from Al Oster L.P. record cover of Yukon Gold

YUKON GOLD – Al Oster

Hello Folks,

It all started many years ago I’m sure. Ever since I can remember I was reading everything that was available concerning…

1997

Phil Lind

Phil’s grandfather was in 40 Mile since 1894 and missed the initial staking rush in August 1896 but was successful in acquiring claims. In 1903 he sold out, a wealthy man and returned to St. Mary’s, Ontario, his home town…

1997

White Pass Discontinued Service from Skagway to Whitehorse

In 1982 the White Pass discontinued the operation of the railroad from Skagway to Whitehorse. There were concerns that it would never run again and pieces of it were being sold. A group of Yukoners and Alaskans got together, formed…