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Another distinguished Yukoner has passed away. Former commissioner Doug Bell died sometime Sunday in Whitehorse at the age of 94, according to various sources. He hadn’t been in good health for some time, they said. Bell’s passing was met with surprise this morning by Ione Christensen, his old friend and predecessor as commissioner. “He hadn’t been well for some time,” she told the Star. Christensen said Bell had served with her as deputy commissioner for a time, and took over for her when she re-entered politics. They had known each other for years, and even competed in the Toastmasters competition. ....