Klondike Sun ~ January 27, 2010

Christmas in Dawson a True Community Affair

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A wonderful feast was laid out for the entire community to share. All the trimmings were there, ham, turkey, stuffing, salads, vegetables and bannock. Volunteers cooked the turkeys all over town, Angela Rear helped with the details, and it was a fantastic meal, accompanied by music and carol singing.

Many TH Citizens honoured for Service

Story & Photos
by Josée Bonhomme

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Awards were handed out at the First Nation’s traditional community Christmas Dinner open to all citizens.

Volunteer of the Year went to Victor Henry, with Karen Farr and Kevin Mendelsohn as runners-up.

Employee of the Year was shared by Tim Gerberding and James MacDonald, who has since moved on to Whitehorse as Executive Director of the Ta’an Kwӓch’ӓn.

The Youth Award went to Allison Anderson, with honourable mentions to Tanner Sidney and Tyler Rear.

The Elder of the Year award was given to Julia Morberg, with honourable mentions to Percy Henry and Victor Henry.

Allison Anderson was recognized again as the Citizen of the Year, with honourable mention given to Peggy Kormendy and Angela Rear.

Shawn and Cathy Ryan at the Underworld reception

Ryan & Wood Honoured as Yukon Metals shine at Mineral Exploration Roundup

Whitehorse (January 18, 2010) – Yukon’s metals potential is taking the spotlight at the annual Mineral Exploration Roundup. “Yukon continues to achieve significant recognition by Canada’s mineral sector, despite the global economic challenges facing the mineral industry,” Premier Dennis Fentie said. “Our commitment to Yukon’s mining industry is yielding results.” Hosted each year by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AMEBC), Roundup brings together organizations and people representing all components of the global mineral exploration and mining sector.

This year, Yukon received special recognition by the AMEBC with two significant awards.

Yukoner Shawn Ryan has been selected as the recipient of the H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award for excellence in prospecting and mineral exploration. Ryan’s pioneering exploration work in the Dawson Range led to increased industry interest in the White Gold District. Over 8,000 claims were staked in the district last year with more than a dozen companies actively working in the area.

Accepting the award Ryan, as always, said that it belonged equally to this wife, Kathy Wood, the other half of Ryanwood.

In addition, Stephen Quin and Bruce McLeod of Capstone Resources are being recognized for their achievements in developing the Minto Mine with the E.A. Scholz Award for excellence in mine development. Capstone Mining Corporation continues to exceed production expectations and has recently … Cont’d on p. 2

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IN THIS ISSUE (24 pages!):

1 – TH Awards / Ryanwood Exploration honoured
2 – Page 1 items concluded
3 – Competing projects
4 – Uffish: Too Much Time/Nemo’s Notions
5 – Letter from J. Robb / Town Calendar of Events
6 – Fulda Follies
7 – Double Bob Fun
8 – Chamber Awards / No Foul Play suspected
9 – A New Gold Rush: Underworld Story gets better
10 – Parvovirus False Alarm / Raven Poem
11 – News Canada Health Tips / Library Notes
12-16 – TV Guide deleted
17 – 20 Years Ago in the Sun
18 – W. Ogilvie #2
19 – Reading Recovery / Blackout / Social Justice Films at Danoja Zho
20 – Authors on 8th – Thompson
21 – Bookends: Cabin Fever / More Comics Page
22 – Obituaries / Truck is Free / Students: Don’t Worry About Deadlines
23 – Classifieds, Jobs, Business Directory & Quickies
24 – City of Dawson News & Notices