2000

Commissioner of Yukon Jack Cable

2000

First White Pass Train Arrival Celebration

In July of 2000 a ceremony was held in Carcross to celebrate the 100 years of the first White Pass Train arrival. The steam locomotive, old 73, was there to give rides. In attendance was Mr. and Mrs. Yukon, who…

2000

Robert Service’s Birthday

Every year the Yukon celebrates Robert Service’s birthday. Service emigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1894. He joined the Bank of Commerce in Victoria, B.C. and was transferred to Whitehorse and then to Dawson City. After 8 years in the…

2001

Alex Van Bibber

Alex’s introduction to trapping began early in life growing up alongside the Pelly River, under the McArthur Mountains. He honed his skills under the tutelage of his parents and developed a wealth of experience trapping with his brothers at home,…

2003

International Sourdough Reunion

The Vancouver Yukoners Association welcomed delegates of the 71st Sourdough Reunion 2003 to Whitehorse on September 24 to 28

A Brief History of the International Sourdough Reunion, Inc.

The great rush to the Arctic between 1898 and 1903 resulted…

2004

Yukon RCMP “M” Division

The Yukon RCMP “M” Division said goodbye to Chief Superintendent, promoted to Assistant Commissioner, Darrell Madill and welcomed Chief Superintendent Dave Shewchuk. Madill has been transferred to Manitoba. Shewchuk arrived from Calgary. On hand for the ceremony was RCMP Commissioner…

2007

Canada Winter Games – Whitehorse Yukon 2007

Whitehorse hosted the Canada Games on February 23 to March 10, 2007.

To prepare for the games a new multiplex recreation Centre was constructed at the top of the two mile hill.

The building totaled 181,000 square feet consisting of…