I’ve been enjoying my art practice immensely since the election in October. I can’t wait to rise in the morning, usually around 6:00 AM, and get at it. Between maintaining my web hosting/design business, filling orders and learning a new bookkeeping program, the day becomes slammed with tasks. As the household’s chief cook and bottle... »

Ah… nice to get out of Dodge for a breather! As much as I love Dawson I was feeling a bit claustrophobic after the big sundown shoot-out on Front Street last October. The glare coming off the shiny new pavement skewed my aim and was only able to graze my opponent. One thing is for... »

Dawson seems to rank at the top of the list when considering the uniqueness of  small towns on the planet in terms of flavour and location. Arguments go back and forth about the attributes or shortcomings of our town. One thing that can be defended remains the ability of a small community like Dawson to absorb... »

The Yukon Municipal Act which serves as the rule book for Municipalities and Territorial Government states the following - Effect of this Act 5 – The Government of the Yukon is bound by the bylaws of a municipality, except as otherwise established by the Commissioner in Executive Council by regulation. Because municipalities are a ’statutory creature’ and... »

A lot of people think that the mayor sets the agenda for a council meeting – a common misconception. The mayor brings a draft agenda forward with input from staff and other councilors in accordance with the Procedures Bylaw #05-18. This draft agenda is posted in public at least 48 hours before the meeting. A call to... »

If ever there existed a case for doing away with party politics, the moment appears nearer than we think. An already tenuous faith in our legislative political system teeters on the brink of the absurd while some members dance back and forth across the floor at will for the sake of convenience, not conviction or... »