http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/ Dawson City Citizen's Forum en Reply from BellaVega, 06.07.2010, 11:21:

> I'm not against a ban on smoking in public places. I'm all for it. I think
> outdoor areas should be included too (playgrounds, entrances to public
> buildings, bus stops, etc.) thats a public issue, to be decided through
> the political process. But it's important to recognize that privately
> owned businesses aren't subject to the same kind of collective decison
> making processes. The distinction between public and private property is a
> real one, and it seems to have been entirely overlooked.
>
> If we ban smoking in a private business for the benefit of the patrons and
> employees, should we think about banning smoking in private residnces for
> the benefit of guests and the mailman? Why not keep it simple and say
> privately owned property is subject to privately made decisions, while
> publicly owned property is subject to publicly made decisions?

I think the problem with that thinking is that any restaurant or bar could charge a membership fee to come through it's doors which would designate it as a private club and not subject to the laws. I think besides private homes, any building or outdoor area where the public is allowed should not allow smoking.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3473 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:21:28 GMT Reply from BellaVega, 06.07.2010, 11:14:

There's a medical clinic in Dawson City. But I don't think there's a hospital. There's also the Dawson Nursing Station. You might call them to see if there are jobs.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3472 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:14:12 GMT Reply from BellaVega, 06.07.2010, 11:05:

I practice catch & release when I fish. I fish for the joy of fishing not to make money selling my catch. I do occasionally keep a fish and eat it with my family. I think this is not only hurting the health of our salmon but the health of the river and the sea and it's entire ecosystem. We need to practice what we preach and push our governments to make stricter laws of fishing and limits.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3471 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:05:40 GMT Reply from BellaVega, 06.07.2010, 10:59:

The trail system is looking really good. I've taken a few rides on it and it's really enjoyable for me and my family. I think more communities need to build trail systems to encourage more physical activity while also preserving our wildlife.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3470 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:59:17 GMT Reply from BellaVega, 06.07.2010, 10:52:

I think that would be a great idea. It seems that kids are spending too much time playing video games or at least mine our. I would love to have an indoor play area that they could go to and burn off some energy and stay healthy and fit.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3469 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:52:42 GMT Post by Snowbound, 25.05.2010, 14:28:

As a mother of three who lives in this town year round and 3/4 of the year being miserable weather for young kids, I'd like to see a indoor facility for the kids to enjoy.

We already have a nice playground behind Trinke Zho and the school playground for summer time use.

Every time we go to Whitehorse we are at the Canada Games center enjoying their indoor facilities because let's face it it's too windy in Whitehorse to enjoy their playgrounds every time we go there.

It could be community run by parents and everyone with kids should have a key.

Just wondering what others thoughts were on something like this?]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3468 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:28:12 GMT Reply from Molly Shore, 03.05.2010, 16:37:

"Apparently 0.0542 obscure units of climate change scariness per year."

Hahaha! Science!

I finally got around to registering on this forum in order to enter the occasional LOL. Keep up the good work.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3465 Mon, 03 May 2010 16:37:23 GMT Post by arimaya, 29.04.2010, 05:39:

hi

I am a student from Israel, trying to connect directly to you in order to ask you some questions I would like to receive a feedback from you on how you see Israel? If you could, what would you ask the people of Israel?

thank you,

arik]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3464 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:39:51 GMT Post by John, 13.04.2010, 15:12:

They're at it again!

It's been awhile since I've checked but having rolled past their pumps at the Shell station in town today, I see their fuel price is set at 1.39 per litre for regular unleaded!

That's approximately $6.32 per gallon for those travelers reading this with plans for a summer trip to Dawson.

Do these business owners have no shame? And I use the term "business owners" advisedly since another, less flattering term comes to mind instead.

Fortunately for those of us in this captive market and for our visitors there is a reasonable option that has been operating quietly in the background.

Alberta Fuel Distributors have a depot just outside of town in Callison on Washboard Way. It's self-serve with either a credit card or prearranged cardlock.

It's super convenient and get this; 1.13 per litre ($1 less per gallon than in town) for regular unleaded at the time of this writing. If you qualify for one of their cardlocks it's cheaper yet.

So, there you have it, enjoy our Chamber of Commerce sanctioned culture of fleecing the tourist.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3463 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:12:17 GMT Reply from dogeatdog, 11.04.2010, 17:49:

election please.. I know of more than one person that voted and are not within the City limits we need another election. A fair election]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3462 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:49:06 GMT Reply from Stephen Johnson, 27.03.2010, 12:41:



This year's Yukon River Breakup Guessing Contest has begun (another
indication spring is on its way - hurray!).

Using all the data (including 2009), the mathematics predicts the breakup
to occur (drum roll...) on May 6, 2010 at precisely 1:31:05 a.m.

However, as Mark Twain said, "There are lies, damned lies and
statistics!". That being said, chances of winning on that day and time are
about 1 in 31,680 (22 days x 24 hrs/day x 60 min/hr). For
that calculation I chose dates between April 28 (earliest date so far) and
May 19 (latest date if we discount May 28, 1964 as being anomalous).

So, to all who buy tickets... GOOD LUCK]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3461 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:41:57 GMT Reply from tudor, 21.03.2010, 01:03:

That sounds great!

We dropped our CDMA network a couple of years ago, but I still have the phone, so that makes it easy. :-)

Video Skype quality would be plenty. I'm a tech support come programmer, so I tend to do alot of code-related activity. It doesn't take much traffic, but the response rate is more important, so it's good to hear there'll be decent net access at least. :-)

Thanks for your help!]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3460 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:03:43 GMT Reply from foreverN5, 19.03.2010, 18:46:

Local telephone and internet service provider for more details:

http://www.nwtel.ca/personal/internet/dsl/

Internet connections are good, Video Skype etc works awesome but no fibre optic to town so depends exactly what you are trying to do if you have a business reliant on it.

Cellphones work within 10-20 miles of town but CDMA only. Local provider for more details:

http://latitudewireless.ca/plans]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3459 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:46:19 GMT Post by tudor, 14.03.2010, 20:02:

Hey,

I'm considering the possibility of moving to Dawson City from Australia. (A bit of a change, I know, but it's for my partner's career as she may be offered a job in Dawson soon.)

I need two things to live in a city other than food and a roof. They are mobile phone (a.k.a. cellphone) coverage and internet access.

I did a search for "Dawson City cellphones" on google and came up with a scary set of forum discussions that appeared to put forward every ignorance and myth ever created about cellphones, and very little to encourage acceptance of the idea. (The forum content certainly doesn't give me a particularly good impression of the place.)

But that was all back in 2005/06, and nothing comes up any more recently than that.

Can someone tell me what the latest news is on a cellphone network in Dawson?

Clearly there must be some kind of internet access there, too, otherwise people wouldn't be posting on forums. What companies offer internet access there? What type is it? (ADSL, wireless, dial up) What is the coverage, cost, speed and bandwidth available?

If there's a technophile around, that would be very handy to know! I've now worked 15 years in the tech industry.

Cheers,
Tudor.]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3458 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:02:10 GMT Post by Darwin, 23.02.2010, 13:24:

In the late 70's to early 80's, my family and myself were mining on the upper Bonanza and Eldorado creeks. My father sold our old family buss to A local mechanic shop owner. I don't recall the man's name. It was A 1957 or 1958 cheve school buss converted to A motorhome. I believe it was brown and white with A wooden door and dual exhaust stacks mounted on each side of the windshield. I am now in Arizona and have no way of getting there to try and find it. If anyone has seen anything like this, can you please contact me via e-mail.

Thanx for the help. Darwin
Dar1k@msn.com]]> http://www.cityofdawson.com/forum/forum_entry.php?id=3456 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:24:25 GMT