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  Yukon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yukon or Yukon Territory or (often) the Yukon is one of Canada's northern territories, in the country's extreme northwest.
The next important event in the Yukon's history was the construction of the Alaska Highway during the Second World War, which, after its badly needed reconstruction by the Canadian Government in the late 1940s, opened up the territory to road traffic.
The two main Yukon rivers flowing into the Mackenzie in the Northwest Territories are the Liard River in the southeast and the Peel River and its tributaries in the northeast.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yukon   (3433 words)

  
 Yukon River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The longest river in Alaska and the Yukon, it was one of the principal means of transportation during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898 to 1899.
The Lewes River is the former name of the upper course of the Yukon River, from Marsh Lake to the confluence of the Pelly River at Fort Selkirk.
The generally accepted source of the Yukon River is the Llewellyn Glacier at the southern end of Atlin Lake in British Columbia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yukon_River   (622 words)

  
 Yukon Territory Alaska Northern British Columbia
• The official tree of the Yukon is the sub-alpine fir.
Of this, 20.4 miles (32.8 km) are in Alaska; 32.2 miles (51.8 km) in British Columbia, and 58.1 miles (93.5 km) in the Yukon.
Yukon has a population of just over 31,000 people today, almost identical to that of 1900.
www.yukoninfo.com   (774 words)

  
 Yukon Quest - Home Page
The Yukon Quest Board of Directors is the body which directs each office in their fundraising, promotional and race activities.
Yukon inquiries should be sent to yukonquest@polarcom.com or call Stephen Reynolds at 867.668.4711.
Yukon nominations should be submitted by May 24 to be considered at the Yukon Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 25th.
www.yukonquest.com /servlet/viewnewslist   (1354 words)

  
 Yukon
Unlike most ships with large open holds for cargo, the Yukon was designed to carry a crew—its bulkheads and low decks form a maze of narrow passages and small compartments, some of which are over 50’ from the nearest exit.
To compound the potential danger, the ineffectual sinking of the Yukon left it on its portside, allowing sand and silt to fill the hull and block off several exits.
The Yukon nearly experienced its first fatality on the day it was opened to the public when an instructor nearly lost his life.
www.cawreckdivers.org /Wrecks/Yukon.htm   (564 words)

  
 Yukon Archives - Tourism and Culture - Government of Yukon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
A new bibliography is available of all sources in Yukon Archives pertaining to the planning, construction, and subsequent use of the Alaska Highway (and CANOL project).
The Yukon Archives is located next to the Yukon College at Yukon Place in Whitehorse.
Yukoners are encouraged to deposit business and society records, family papers, diaries, photographs, church and school records, political papers, and other memorabilia in the Archives for permanent preservation.
www.btc.gov.yk.ca /archives   (376 words)

  
 CBC News: Court allows gays in Yukon to marry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Justice Peter McIntyre ordered the Yukon government Wednesday to change its definition of marriage to, "the voluntary union for life of two persons, to the exclusion of all others".
The Yukon Supreme Court also ruled that two gay men, Stephen Dunbar and Rob Edge, should be able to marry, and they will, this Saturday.
Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie praised the court, saying the judge's decision demonstrates how courts can be used to extend freedoms to all Canadians.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2004/07/14/yukon_gays040714   (298 words)

  
 Next generation Databases - Welcome Yukon - ExtremeExperts
According to Campbell (Microsoft product unit manager for the SQL Server Engine), Yukon characterized as a "fourth generation" database that is optimized to provide "autonomous computing." Microsoft executives have used the autonomous computing label to describe interactions between computers that don't trust each other.
Yukon won't be an XML database, but will rather integrate support for XML data types into the relational SQL Server database.
Yukon's ability to handle a given number of concurrent users with a given set of hardware resources will be as good as (or better) than that of SQL Server 2000.
www.extremeexperts.com /sql/articles/Yukon.aspx   (1529 words)

  
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Yukon provides more new language constructs and primitives for the T-SQL language than can be enumerated here.
SQL Server Yukon has implemented three levels of security that limit the capabilities of assemblies registered in the database.
Yukon supports a statically typed subset of the XQuery 1.0 Working Drafts in the range of December 20, 2001 to November 15, 2002.
msdn.microsoft.com /msdnmag/issues/04/02/YukonBasics/default.aspx   (5138 words)

  
 Yukon
The Yukon basin is one of the most sparsely populated and least developed regions of North America.
The Yukon River is a major salmon-spawning ground, and salmon fishing is an important seasonal activity.
The Yukon is used to generate hydroelectricity, but it remains one of the greatest undeveloped hydroelectric resources in North America.
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0853192.html   (365 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Environment - Water Resources Branch
The water management responsibility was transferred from the federal government to the Yukon government on April 1, 2003.
Water use licences are issued by the Yukon Water Board, which has its administrative offices within the Executive Council Office.
The Yukon Department of Health and Social Services is responsible for drinking water quality in the Yukon.
www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca /epa/waterresources.html   (333 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Department of Education - Home Page
The Government of Yukon today announced nearly $130,000 in funding for a workplace literacy project that is being made available to staff of Yukon First Nation governments.
The Government of Yukon announced today that the results of the 2004-05 Yukon Achievement Tests (YAT) are quite positive and have remained fairly constant in terms of average test scores from the last five years.
The Yukon government is renewing its support of Yukon's heritage by funding $60,000 to the Heritage Training Fund through the Community Training Funds.
www.education.gov.yk.ca   (963 words)

  
 Yukon
The Yukon Territory - rugged and untamed, is the setting of abundant mountainous timberland, sun-lit valleys and cool brisk rivers flowing over natural stone.
Yukon wall tile is like no other - refreshingly unique in its texture and glazing process.
Natura Yukon, the perfect floor for luxuriously rustic motifs, is also the perfect match to our Yukon wall and accents.
www.floridatile.com /ProductStuff/yukon.htm   (465 words)

  
 Microsoft to build great wall of Yukon | CNET News.com
The next version of SQL Server, code-named "Yukon," will include a long list of new security-related features when it debuts in 2003, said James Hamilton, SQL Server's design architect.
Yukon will include the ability to more easily add security fixes, Hamilton said.
The test version of Yukon is scheduled for release in early 2003, with final shipment slated for late in the year.
news.com.com /2100-1001-957376.html   (894 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Department of Community Services - Emergency Measures Organization
The Emergency Measures Branch (EMB) of the Yukon Government, through the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), is responsible for coordinating the Territory's preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, major emergencies and disasters.
As the territorial authority for emergency preparedness, it is incumbent upon EMO to provide leadership to ensure that the appropriate contingency plans are in place to deal with foreseeable risks and hazards.
To aid in the accomplishment of this mandate, Yukon EMO is divided into 13 geographical preparedness areas, mirroring the RCMP detachment boundaries
www.community.gov.yk.ca /emo   (254 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Department of Community Services - homepage
The Yukon Employment Standards Board would like to hear your comments on their proposal to increase the Yukon Minimum Wage using the Consumer Price Index for current and future increases.
As part of the Yukon Government's continuing commitment to providing safe drinking water, read the "What we Heard" (pdf 2.2MB) report to learn what other Yukoners consider to be important issues in managing Yukon's drinking water.
Protecting Yukon communities, forests and natural resources from wildfires is the responsibility of the Wildland Fire Management Program of Protective Services.
www.community.gov.yk.ca   (413 words)

  
 Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works - Access to Information & Protection of Privacy
Yukon’s Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("the ATIPP Act") provides individuals with a formal method of requesting information held in Yukon government departments.
It does not apply to the Yukon Legislative Assembly, Yukon courts, Yukon College, Yukon Hospital Corporation, and some boards and committees (including boards and committees established under Land Claims legislation).
Appeal to the Yukon Supreme Court if you do not agree with the Commissioner's recommendation or it is not accepted by the government.
www.atipp.gov.yk.ca   (737 words)

  
 Yukon Chamber of Commerce - Home
Yukon Chamber of Commerce prides itself in having strongly devoted community-oriented members.
Yukon’s location offers the amenities of a large city while maintaining a strong sense of community in a hometown environment.
Yukon is a vibrant and lively community where people feel comfortable raising their families.
www.yukoncc.com   (219 words)

  
 .NET Magazine - SQL Connection - Get Ready for Yukon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Yukon promises to incorporate the benefits of native XML and object-oriented databases within a fully programmable relational database framework.
Paul Flessner provided an initial look at Yukon during his October 21, 2001, presentation at the Professional Developer's Conference (see Resources).
Flessner mentioned Yukon's native HTTP connectivity, XML data type, and XQuery processor, and he demonstrated the SQL Workbench's IntelliSense features with the C# stored procedure code running in the embedded.NET Framework's common language runtime (CLR).
www.fawcette.com /wss/2003_06/magazine/columns/sqlconnection   (602 words)

  
 Tourism and Culture - Product Development and Research - Tourism and Culture - Government of Yukon
Through two rounds of extensive consultations, Yukon people participated in the discussion and development of a comprehensive vision for tourism.
This document outlines key issues affecting tourism in the Yukon and proposes principles, goals and aims that will enable the territory to gain from the economic and social benefits of tourism.
A Feasibility Study for a Yukon Health and Wellness Tourism Industry Part One (PDF 428KB), Part Two appendix (PDF 2.48KB) This study explores the potential to create and package a variety of wellness vacation experiences in Yukon and what other jurisdictions in Canada are already doing.
www.tirc.gov.yk.ca   (1036 words)

  
 Diocese of Yukon - Home
Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC & Yukon
Terry Buckle elected metropolitan of B.C. and the Yukon - Nov 5, 2005
As acting Metropolitan for British Columbia and Yukon, Bishop Terry Buckle was the presiding bishop of the ordination of John Privett in Kelowna September 2005.
anglican.yukon.net   (112 words)

  
 An Inventory of Yukon Climate Change Initiatives: Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Climate change is emerging as one of the most significant environmental issues facing the planet, and particularly the north.
The Yukon government has taken on a leadership role for many of the climate change initiatives.
It will be used as a resource for the Yukon Climate Change Coordinating Committee and other organizations working on climate change, and for the development of a Yukon Climate Change Strategy.
yukon.taiga.net /knowledge/resources/yc4/initiatives/overview.html   (322 words)

  
 TIA Yukon - Welcome
The Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon (TIA Yukon) is the visitor industry association forging a common voice and taking action to influence, promote and assist the development of tourism in the Yukon.
The lobby and program efforts of TIA Yukon are intended to serve the entire industry as all sectors are impacted by marketing dollars, sound and relevant research, industry standards, human resource needs, and more.
TIA Yukon is pleased to partner with tourism related organizations throughout the Yukon, Canada and in the United States to facilitate the latest in tourism developments and share the work and efforts of our partners throughout the Yukon.
www.tiayukon.com   (394 words)

  
 Softball Yukon Home
Incorporated in 1974 the, Yukon Amateur Softball Association, also known as Softball Yukon, is the recognized Sport Governing Body for Fast Pitch (including orthodox) and Slo-Pitch Softball within the Yukon Territory.
Its office is located in the Sport Yukon building at 4061 fourth avenue in the City of Whitehorse.
The programs of Softball Yukon are financed through contributions from the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee, private sector sponsorship, membership fees and a very aggressive fund raising program.
www.softballyukon.com   (333 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Candidates and Ridings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Despite the Yukon's fabled gold rush, mining is now rare and the economy has been in the doldrums for years.
Lived in Mayo when she first came to the Yukon in 1985, where she was the Yukon College Community Campus co-ordinator.
Territorial: As a member of the New Democratic Party for the last 15 years, she was an advisor to the Yukon New Democratic governments of Tony Penikett and Piers McDonald.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/306   (946 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Yukon Housing Corporation - Home Page
Yukon Housing Corporation links families, communities and the housing industry with programs and services that work to support the housing needs of Yukoners.
The Yukon Housing Corporation initiated an evaluation of its Social Housing Program in accordance with terms of the federal/territorial Social Housing Agreement of 1998.
The Yukon Housing Corporation is pleased to announce the Accommodating Home Mortgage Program.
www.housing.yk.ca   (201 words)

  
 Yukon Cartoon
I would like to introduce you to that mischievous little mutt by the name of YUKON.
**I am sad to say that the real Yukon is no longer with us.
This site can be a dedication to the times he made me laugh and to the times when I was down, he made me a little happier.
www.geocities.com /SoHo/gallery/8810   (132 words)

  
 Yukon Soccer Association
Yukon Representative Soccer Teams train year round, both indoor and outdoor.
The Yukon Soccer Association holds a number of Referee Clinics throughout the year, typically in April, just prior to the Outdoor season, and in September, just prior to the Indoor season.
YSA coordinates numerous events throughout the year, including several levels of referee and coaching clinics, the Juneau Exchange, Rep Team camps, and the Yukon Indoor and Outdoor Soccer Championships.
www.yukonsoccer.yk.ca /ysa   (307 words)

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