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Lawyers say no to crime bill On Jan. 27 a story ran in the Yukon News in which Justice Minister Mike Nixon stated that he did not think the omnibus crime bill will be a problem for the territory. Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-14 16:13:23

Tragic deaths bring back memories Tragic deaths bring back memories First, my apologies to the family and friends of the Rusk family and their boarder, Donald McNamee. This was a perfectly preventable tragedy but as usual, the government doesn't do anything until someone dies. Reading a Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-14 16:13:23

Alexco aims to up silver production Alexco Resource Corp. plans to open two additional mines in the Yukon's Keno Hill district by the end of 201.2 The company started producing silver from its Bellekeno underground mine in late 2010. Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-14 16:13:22

Juneau singer loved the Yukon Juneau singer loved the Yukon Alaskan singer/songwriter Buddy Tabor died of lung cancer this week.  Shortly before his death, he said he wanted to express his gratitude to all those who came out to the tribute concert held at Whitehorse's Old Firehall i Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-14 16:13:21

THE COLOURFUL FIVE PER CENT SCRAPBOOK: Gold during the Klondike Gold Rush was $15 and $16 an ounce The above weights were probably used during the Klondike Gold Rush. The weight on the far right was made by J.L. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2012-02-14 16:13:00

YUKONOMICS: Dogfight over Whitehorse: Why we should care about Air North Let's skip the tired Second World War dogfight metaphors and get straight to the point about air travel in the Yukon: it is critical to our wallets, lifestyles and economy. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2012-02-14 16:12:59

ROUGHING IT: Ode to my snowshoes Walking on clouds must be similar - the pillowy sensation with each step, moving above ground where only birds can fly, and all those nitty, gritty details of landscape, like rocks and undergrowth, obscured by the fluffy stuff underfoot. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2012-02-14 16:12:59

U.S. equities slip, Feb. 6-10 Despite some signs of economic recovery in theUnited States, broader fears thatGreece’s parliament would not approve the stricter financial reforms necessary for the country to receive more bailout funds dampenedU.S.equities in the Dec.... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:46

Venture sees small point, large volume drop in Feb 6-10 period Vancouver – The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index saw its first week of decline since mid-December in the February 6 to 10 trading period, dropping 11.56 points to 1,653.55 points as questions about the Greek debt deal overshadowed... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:45

TSX falls as fears over Greece resurface Fears over whether Greece would be able to meet austerity requirements set by the European Union meant the risk-free trade was back on. That led investors to pile into U.S.treasuries sending both the Canadian dollar and the TSX Composite Index... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:45

MAX Resource hopes to find 'silver lining' in Majuba Hill Vancouver — MAX Resource (MXR — C) recently reported assay results from the autumn 2011 drill program at their Majuba Hill silver/copper property in Pershing County, Nevada.   Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:44

First Quest teams expected to reach Whitehorse early Tuesday The Yukon Quest is Alaskan musher Allen Moore Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:18

Yukon fails to track qualified oil-furnace mechanics The furor over the unregulated state of the territory Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:18

Lethbridge police probe Yukon RCMP complaint Lethbridge investigators who are looking into a complaint that Whitehorse RCMP used excessive force while arresting a woman last month have wrapped up their Yukon interviews. Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:17

Team Scoffin brings home winning record from nationals Yukon Category: News Province: Yukon Newspaper: Yukon News Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2012-02-13 20:02:16

Eagles, Buffalos and America the Beautiful: Investing in US Coins From gold- or silver-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to high-risk junior exploration plays, options, futures, coins, bars or shares in senior mining companies, the modern investor has no shortage of ways to invest in precious metals. Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-13 12:34:11

Round-up of explorers in Idaho Ask a mining investor about gold in Idahoand Midas Gold (MAX-Tt) will likely be the first name that pops to mind. The company has put itself at the forefront of the conversation by proving up 5.8 million oz. of the yellow metal at its Golden... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:05

Canada/China sign landmark uranium deal A new trade deal allowing exports of Canadian uranium to China is producing cheers from uranium companies across the country. The deal was one of several agreements signed during a visit this week to China by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:04

Pilot Gold hits high grade in search for next Long Canyon Vancouver – On the hunt for the next Long Canyon deposit, Fronteer spin-out Pilot Gold (PLG-T) thinks it has found just that some 75 km southeast of its original Nevada discovery.   Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Headline News Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:03

Kuriskova uranium project low-cost, Tournigan says Slovakia has four nuclear reactors that generate half the nation's electricity needs, and two more reactors are planned or under construction. That makes Tournigan Energy's (TVC-V) flagship Kuriskova uranium deposit in the country an attractive... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:02

Events Feb 11-12  California Resource Investment Conference  Hyatt Grand Champions Resort Local: (604) 687-4151 Toll-free: 1 (800) 363-3356 Email: info@cambridgehouse.com Website: www.cambridgehouse.com Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:02

The shine is back on uranium stocks Korea Electric Power Corporation is taking a 13.9% stake in Strathmore Minerals (STM-T) in a deal that will also give the Korean energy giant off-take rights to a portion of the uranium junior's future production. Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:01

Perseus turns 1M oz. gold project into 7M oz. gold mine in Ghana Perth-based Perseus Mining (PRU-T, PRU-A) has brought its first West African gold mine to commercial production, pouring 35,801 oz. gold from the Edikan gold mine in Ghana in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011.  Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:44:00

Crocodile execs applaud Luxor's higher offer Luxor Capital Group has increased its partial offer for Crocodile Gold (CRK-T), which operates gold mines in Australia. The New York-based investment company has raised its bid to US62¢ from US56¢ a share to buy 215.4 million... Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:43:59

TSX Venture short positions Short positions outstanding at Jan. 31/12 (with changes from Jan. 15/12). Category: News Province: Northwest Territories Newspaper: Northern Miner Feed: Print Edition Date: 2012-02-10 18:43:58

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