The fate of a proposed emergency youth shelter for Whitehorse remains in limbo as the Yukon government (YTG) wants more information before committing $1.4 million for three years of operations funding.

Marijuana users have contributed more beauty and more richness to the world than anyone else, yet they are hunted down like dogs.

It began with the potential for a full-blown donneybrook, but ended as something just short of a love-in.

When it comes to shooting, 17-year-old Nich Rittel is a man of few words, but his natural talent in the sport speaks for itself.

Members of the Yukon cycling team stole the show at this year's Tour of Juneau bike race.

Yukon Energy has reached an out-of-court settlement over the hugely controversial Mayo-Dawson City transmission line, the president of the publicly-owned corporation said today.

The deluge of rain in the Carmacks area is forcing the Minto mine to release untreated water containing metals above its water licence limits.

Standing beside Assembly of First Nations National (AFN) Chief Phil Fontaine, Buzz Hargrove, the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union boss, had harsh words for the federal government during an impromptu press conference at the Braeburn Lodge on Wednesday morning.

VeloNorth had a good mixture of seasoned vets and first-timers in attendance at the biking club's Yukon Individual Time Trial Championships.

Twenty two hardy souls didn't let the rain put them off and came out to enjoy the forest for the Yukon Orienteering Associations' Wednesday night meet.

A 67-year-old Whitehorse man's whereabouts remain unknown despite a recent aerial search and a witness who reported seeing him about a week ago, the man's wife told the Star this morning.

Getting a criminal records check in the Yukon is becoming a lengthy affair and is creating problems with the delivery of child care in Whitehorse, according to those in the business.

The city's budget for 2008 will likely jump by $3.5 million on the strength of one vote by council Monday night.

A heroes welcome greeted Yukon Olympian Jeanne Lassen as she entered the Whitehorse International Airport on Tuesday.

While most of the world watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games, 31 intrepid souls took part in the 20th running of the Chocolate Claim Pre-Skagway 10 Miler.

With the assistance of highway workers, some motorists were able to navigate a stretch of North Klondike Highway 15 kilometres south of Carmacks, after a section of it washed out late Monday afternoon.

As Dawson City prepares to host Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday and details of the visit remain known only to Harper and his inner circle, the Yukon Liberal Party and federal New Democrats ridiculed what they perceive as Conservative motives for making the trip.

The new building proposed for 100 Range Rd. by Chilkahit Holdings Inc. will be a positive development for the city, insist two city councillors.

There was no shortage of volunteers, spectators or participants Sunday for the first-ever Sima Slamfest Mountain Bike Downhill Race.

Summer may not bring up images of ice rinks in most minds, but several Arctic Edge Skating Club skaters have been hard at work in the Canada Games Centre, Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and even Mississauga.