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Wayne Henderson, seen here in 2007, will not decorate his garbage truck and dress as Santa Claus this year.

Ashley Joannou

possible (anymore),” said Rapp.

The garbage truck that Santa used for all those years was sold t appears to officially be the in 2011. The new ones are not end of an era. designed the same way and preFor two decades, Santa, known vent them from being decorated, as Wayne Henderson during the Rapp said. non-festive season, would drive “The whole mechanics of the a garbage truck decked out in other truck is different,” she said lights and other Christmas rega- this week. “It’s basically not oplia around Whitehorse. erational if you have lights on it.”

The city attempted to end the When controversy over the event last year. After a flurry of cancellation of the tradition public complaints, a comproerupted last year, the city exmise of sorts was developed. City plained that there are only three councillors drove Santa around garbage trucks, two for regular in a lit-up van instead. service and one for backup. “(The decision to lose the garWith the bin system that the bage truck) was such a shock to city implemented a few years ago, the community that we decided sanitation workers can’t use just to come up with a compromise,” any truck to pick up garbage like Linda Rapp, the city’s director they used to when there was a of community and recreation breakdown. services, said of that decision.

On top of that, under territoBut this year even that won’t rial law, it’s illegal to have flashing be happening. lights on a motorized vehicle, The city will be putting on a except for emergency vehicles. number of Christmas events, but In the past the city always got the lit-up trash truck is no more. a waiver for Santa’s truck.

Last year, instead of having “It was a great unique tradihim drive around on a garbage tion but operationally it wasn’t News Reporter

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truck, the city used a one-ton vehicle, a Santa from the Rent-ASanta charity program, and city councillors acting as elves. “(This year) we’ve opted to go with other activities that we feel will have a better reach to the community,” Rapp said.

Henderson told the News that, as a city employee, he was not in the position to comment for the story.

Rapp said many of the city’s holiday traditions have evolved over the years.

She points to things like the Winterval Festival, happening this year on Nov. 30.

“It used to be Santa coming down the street and then pictures and now it has transitioned into much, much more,” she said.

The same can be said for the city’s Festival of Lights Tour with Santa, scheduled for Dec. 14.

“It used to be getting on a transit bus and driving around looking at the lights. Now it’s a really full night of activities.”

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Coroner calls Watson Lake inquest Ashley Joannou

She was admitted to Watson Lake Hospital extremely dehydrated, with severe diarrhea he Yukon’s chief coroner and vomiting. has called an inquest into “The diagnosis was ‘alcothe deaths of two women who holism’ despite the abnormal died following treatment at the vital signs, and the patient’s Watson Lake Hospital.

Teresa Ann Scheunert, 47, persistent complaint of lower died June 21, 2012 and Mary abdominal pain, which was asJohnny, 60, died less than two sociated with nausea, vomiting, months later on Aug. 9. apparent melena and vomitus “Most coroner’s inquests which smelled of stool,” Macdeal with only a single incidonald notes in her report on dent,” Yukon Coroners Service the death. said in a bulletin.

“Chief Coroner Kirsten She writes that Johnny’s Macdonald says that the facts condition steadily got worse and circumstances of these and “it would appear that her two deaths are sufficiently abdominal pain was not inrelated in time and will involve vestigated with blood work or many of the same anticipated X-rays until the third day after witnesses such that it will be admission. Even then, the findmore effective to hold a single ing of dilated loops of small inquest into the deaths.”

The inquest is scheduled bowel did not result in further for March 24 to April 4, 2014. investigation or intervention.”

Testimony will take place in The chief corner was critical Whitehorse but be televised to of the lack of documentation the Yukon College campus in in this case.

Watson Lake.

Submitted photo/Yukon News By the time Johnny was Scheunert went to the transferred to Whitehorse Genhospital with severe back pain. Teresa Scheunert, left, with daughter Crystal Thomas. Scheunert’s 2012 death is one of two She later died from a toxic mix that will be the focus of coroner’s inquest. eral Hospital it was too late. of medications. The death was According to the most recent and a lot of expense on our decided if that will happen in “This is a victory for the ruled accidental. statement, the inquest is in the part but we feel it is one of the this case. families and for the public.

“It would appear from the public’s interest. most important things we can A jury in a coroner’s inquest We’re glad to see that public facts that the system let down “The decision to proceed do for her,” Scheunert’s sister, does not find guilt or legal interest has prevailed,” said YuMs. Scheunert,” Macdonald to inquest has been made in Wanda Zimmerman, said today responsibility. They do have kon NDP health critic Jan Stick wrote in her report. consideration of the ongoing from Alberta. the option of making recomin a statement.

Johnny died of a bowel obThe family found out about mendations to prevent similar “We have to find out what struction after being originally public interest, the chief corothe inquest yesterday. deaths from happening again. happened in order to fix the diagnosed as having alcohol ner’s concern of the accuracy They will be present for Zimmerman says she hopes system. We certainly hope that of information being circulated withdrawal. Her death was the proceedings but haven’t something can be learned from the inquest will allow for inruled natural causes. in the media, as well as lingerdependent expert witnesses to Scheunert’s family has been decided if a representative will her sister’s death. ing questions and concerns take the opportunity to ques“The death of a healthy testify and that the family will publicly calling for an inquiry in the community of Watson woman who worked as an RN have an important role in the into her death as opposed to an tion witnesses, she said.

Lake and of the families of the Many recent inquests in the deserves a full investigation.” proceedings.” inquest, but say they are happy deceased.” territory have been overseen by The NDP called in the Johnny died in Whitehorse that something is being done.

Contact Ashley Joannou at a local judge acting as coroner. legislature for an inquiry into “We’re very pleased. It has General Hospital after being taken a lot of effort on our part Macdonald said she hasn’t Scheunert’s death. sent there from Watson Lake. ashleyj@yukon-news.com News Reporter

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Housing corp. consults on action plan Jacqueline Ronson

marize their conversations for the wider audience.

Whitehorse City Councillor he Yukon Housing CorJohn Streicker presented on beporation hosted a forum half of a group that was talking yesterday to brainstorm the about solutions for affordable government’s promised houshousing. ing action plan.

He spoke to using education The plan was to bring toto help people manage their gether governments, industry, expectations about what sort of organizations and activists to accommodation and how much come up with ideas to help space they really require.

Yukoners get better access to One audience member was housing, regardless of their not so sure that would solve the level of need. problem.

Close to 100 people showed “I just moved here, and up for the full-day event to pro- my expectation was that the vide their input. vacancy rate was low, and that “People walked in the door I was going to spend a lot of with passion, they spent the day money to not get very much. So with passion, and I think there’s I don’t know how I could lower a commitment to continue on my expectations further.” with that,” said Pamela Hine, The audience erupted with president of the Yukon Houslaughter. ing Corporation, in her closing For the afternoon, parremarks. ticipants had broke off into At the end of the day, parfive groups, each tasked with ticipants had a chance to sum- coming up with solutions for News Reporter

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people at different places on the housing continuum.

The groups discussed assisted, supportive, social and affordable housing, and also home ownership.

Assisted housing means accommodations where a high level of support is required, such as a continuing care facility.

Supportive housing refers to situations where some level of support is required, as may be the case for some people with a cognitive disability.

Social housing means subsidized accommodations for people who cannot afford a place to live at market rates.

Affordable housing generally refers to rental housing and the challenges associated with ensuring that accommodations are appropriate and affordable for those who need it.

And home ownership, of course, deals with the chal-

lenges associated with getting people into their own private residences.

Many of the groups spoke to the need for better education, and also better collaboration between different groups.

For example, one speaker noted that while the City of Whitehorse has removed minimum footprints for houses from its bylaws, the financial community still won’t offer mortgages for tiny homes.

Streicker suggested a housing leadership council to work towards better communication between stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

“One of the things that we really like is this room,” he said. “We like the energy that’s here, because people are coming from across the board. We think this is a big issue, so we think that we need more of this, more often.”

Kristina Craig with the Yu-

kon Anti-Poverty Coalition said she was happy to see the housing corporation reaching out to co-ordinate different groups and stakeholders.

“Unless everybody is on the same page, it’s pretty hard to make progress.”

Mary Cameron, a director with the housing corporation, said that the organization hopes to produce a housing action plan document for discussion by next fall.

But the plan will be flexible, and will adapt and change as required. Some actions are already underway, she said.

Participants were asked to volunteer for working groups that will continue to develop the ideas that came out the forum.

There has been a lot of expressed interest in continuing with the work, said Cameron.

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Board has recommended that the The First Nation is seeking legal Atlin Lake campground project go advice as to what steps to take next, ahead despite opposition from First said Ward. It is prepared to take the Nations and neighbours. battle to court, he said. “We’re pre“It feels like the government has pared to do whatever it takes to make created a legal system for itself to a stand for our territory.” legally steal land from under the feet The Yukon government is not of the Taku River Tlingits. That’s the likely to back down quietly at this way it feels to me,” said John Ward, point, he said. spokesperson for the Atlin, B.C.“They’re not going to halt this based Taku River Tlingit First Nation. thing and say, ‘Oh, we’re sorry, we The proposed campground is made a mistake. Let’s talk.’ What’s located on the eastern shore of Atlin done is done in their mind. They’re Lake, just north of the British Colum- plan is to go ahead, bulldoze us aside, bia border. It is within the traditional and use the land even though it’s not territory of the Carcross/Tagish First legally theirs, in my mind.”

Nation and the Taku River Tlingit.

Camp Yukon, a year-round recUnlike the Carcross/Tagish First reation site located directly adjacent Nation, the Taku River Tlingit do not to the proposed campground, also have a land claims agreement with opposed the development. the Yukon government for the porThe group was disappointed but tions of its traditional territory that not surprised by the YESAB recomfall within the Yukon. mendation, said Joel Nettleton, the The First Nation says the govern- camp’s general director. ment must first sit down to talk about The organization was cynical with the land claim, and then talk about the process from the beginning, he what land should be developed, and said. how.

He, like many others, heard Ward said he was “disappointed” about the campground when it was that the assessment board did not announced in the news as a commitacknowledge that in its decision. ment from the government, he said.

“I think YESAB was in the wrong, “It wasn’t announced as if it was knowing full well this violates our a possibility that was going to be constitutional rights.” looked into, and perhaps this could The board did mention the happen,” said Nettleton. “It was potential loss of economic opportuannounced as something that was nities for the First Nation, but said going to happen. ‘Merry Christit “cannot address the hypothetical mas, Yukoners, you’re going to get a outcomes of a land claim negotiation new campground as a result of the wonderful Yukon government and their generosity with providing you these wonderful facilities.’ Basically, when they have announced it with Stand out from that kind of a commitment in the the crowd and be seen! announcement, it would be pretty News Reporter

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The camp is worried about the continued loss of privacy and wilderness character in the area, said Nettleton. It is also concerned about the safety of campers and the security of camp property, he said.

A petition was tabled this week in the legislative assembly urging the government to halt action on the Atlin Lake campground and look for other options.

It suggests that the Conrad historic site, south of Carcross, would be a suitable alternative.

The site was negotiated as part of the government’s final agreement with the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

The government must respond to the petition by December 9.

The role of the environmental and socio-economic assessment board is to look at a proposed development and determine if the negative impacts of that project can be mitigated.

If it recommends that a project go forward, it usually includes a list of recommended mitigating conditions.

In this case, the board has suggested 16 terms and conditions. Most are related to monitoring and protecting fish and wildlife in the area.

The board also recommended working with the affected First Nations to protect heritage resources in the area, and developing a safety and security action plan.

The board’s suggestions have been made to the Yukon government, which ultimately may accept, reject or modify the recommendations.

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local First Nation elder says the security guards at the Qwanlin Mall are treating him and his people unfairly.

Sweeney Scurvey, a member of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, said he was minding his own business scratching a lottery ticket outside the mall earlier this month when an employee of Sirius Security approached him and told him to leave.

“What this guard didn’t expect was for me to stand up to him. I told him that I was here on business. I mentioned that I knew people in Extra Foods and Shoppers Drug Mart, and reminded him that I was an elder,” Scurvey said.

“He said, ‘I don’t care. They can’t do anything to me anyway,’” he said.

Scurvey’s apartment in the McIntyre Village was under construction at the time, so he couldn’t go home. He had planned to spend his afternoon downtown as he often does, but said the guard continued to harass him until he left the property.

It would be one thing if the guard was simply rude, but the guards at the mall don’t hassle everyone equally, Scurvy said.

“He’s targeting First Nations. There were cars parking illegally in handicapped spaces all day and he didn’t do anything about it… ,” Scurvey said.

A self-described mission school survivor and “sober alcoholic,” Scurvey said he

Gray’s guards more powers to enforce anti-loitering rules, but he said there is more to the issue than just kicking people off the curb outside Extra Foods.

The thing that his critics seem to be forgetting, Gray said, is that while its true his guards are moving people away from high traffic areas and further out of sight, just leaving them where they are to get drunk on the street isn’t a solution either.

“The person who is smoking crack, or drinking, and isn’t welcome in their home community anymore? Where are they going to go?

“I understand where (the critics) are coming from.

Those people are marginalized, for sure, but it’s not my Ian Stewart/Yukon News job as a security provider to Sweeney Scurvey says security guards at the Qwanlin Mall have been unfairly targeting First solve those problems. That’s Nations people. the social responsibility of the governments, both federal tion’s government responded are two sides to every story. was not drinking on the and territorial, to do a better At the end of the day, we have job,” he said. to numerous calls for day in question, though he a mandate. The store ownercomment. recognizes that many from For every critic who opship has given us a mandate, But Sirius Security owner his community do struggle poses the work his guards and that’s what we’re doing,” do, Gray said he hears thanks Sonny Gray said that people with substance abuse issues.

But that shouldn’t make them critical of his employees work he said. from store owners and paGray is one of a number targets for discrimination, he are ignoring a hard truth: trons who feel safer when his most of the people who loiter of advocates pushing for the said. guards are on watch. territory to create trespassing “He (the guard) is living in near the mall and the liquor Gray said his employees legislation, but there has been have worked with Yukon store are First Nations. the wrong century,” Scurvey “This job that my security a lot of blowback from local said.

College’s Northern Institute housing advocacy groups and for Social Justice to help gain guards are doing, it’s not It’s not the first time support services who help a fun job. There’s nothing people have raised concerns cultural sensitivity for their people on the street. about the guards at the mall. about this job that’s enjoywork, and he plans for that to Many critics say that A Kwanlin Dun staff member, able. Having to act like a continue. trespassing laws would only watchdog in that particular speaking on the condition Contact Jesse Winter at further criminalize neighbourhood is extremely of anonymity, said they have jessew@yukon-news.com homelessness. difficult,” Gray said. heard many similar comGray’s employees also pa“The lottery ticket incident plains from other elders, and – he (Scurvy) was intoxicated trol Yukon Housing buildings COMPUTER ACCESSORIES Scurvey said the issue was at the time. My guard remem- at night, and do private secubrought to KDFN chief and 207 Main Street rity for events around town. bers it. That’s not going to council.

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times, and the lab dropped him.

The owners of the labs took off.

They scattered,” Williams said. hen Darol Stuart was walking “It was all in panic, and the dogs home with his dogs from are screaming and then they just, Sunday night’s Grey Cup final at a one went one way, one went the friend’s house, the last thing he exother. Perhaps they thought it was pected was to end up in a veterinar- best to get out of the area. Maybe ian’s emergency room. they had no idea how much damage But that’s where he and his was done,” Williams said. partner Dianne Williams took their Williams and Stuart took Hunter terrier Hunter after he was attacked to a vet where he had to be sedated by an unknown black lab in the and stitched up. Two cuts to his greenbelt area of Hillcrest. neck were deep enough to tear the “Darol was walking our two dogs muscle. The bill for his treatment home last night around 7 p.m. Both was nearly $700. of them were on a leash, when two Williams said she’s shocked black labs came running over a hill that someone would just take off from behind. One of the labs made without even exchanging phone contact with Hunter and the dog numbers or checking that her terhad the terrier in its mouth and was rier was OK. shaking him,” Williams said in an But after hearing about the interview Monday morning. incident in news reports, the lab’s Stuart was able to get the lab to owners did come forward to make release Hunter, but the lab’s owner, reparations. who also witnessed the attack, “They heard it on the radio. didn’t stick around to see if the ter- They immediately said, ‘this is our rier was hurt. responsibility’ and they’ve offered “Darol kicked the dog a few to pay all the vet bills. They didn’t News Reporter

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“They’re nice people. It could have been a different outcome. They did come forward, and they are socially responsible dog owners, and they’ve promised that their dog will be muzzled in the future,” she said.

Calls to the lab’s owners were not returned by press time.

City bylaw manager Dave Pruden confirmed Monday afternoon that an investigation was ongoing. Dog owners who can’t control their animals can be subject to fines under the city’s animal control bylaw, he said.

“People out there have to have control of their animals. They can’t just run up to other animals and attack them,” Pruden said.

But enforcing those rules is sometimes easier said than done.

“If both animals are in an off leash area, dogs are dogs and they will sniff each other. All of a sudden one gets a little bit more anxious,

and things might start escalating it.

It’s a challenge to say which dog was instigating a fight,” he said.

But if an off-leash dog attacks an on-leash one, that is usually a more clear-cut case, Pruden said.

In this case, Hunter was definitely on a leash and the lab was not, William said.

But just because an incident occurred doesn’t mean the city can lay a fine. Pruden explained that it is often difficult to identify dogs accused of acting aggressively.

“If someone says, ‘It was a husky,’ for example, well, there are an awful lot of huskies in Whitehorse.”

So far in 2013 there have been 23 investigated complaints of dogs acting aggressively towards other dogs.

This can, but doesn’t always, include actual attacks. But there have been no tickets issued for that offence in the past three years.

There were also 23 reports of dogs acting aggressively towards people, and again, no tickets.

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COMMENTARY A creative definition of ‘honourable’

By Linda Leon

Magazine, wrote, “The Liberals kicked his tires at least Open letter to MP Ryan once.” Wise heads prevailed Leef: and it was left to Mr. Harper Come I to speak in Caesar’s to appoint Mike Duffy to the funeral. He was my friend, Senate. It is clear that Mr. faithful and just to me: Duffy would have been just as Yet Brutus says he was eloquent and just as enthusiambitious; And Brutus is an astically partisan had he been honourable man.” stumping for the Liberals.

The quote is from Mark Mike Duffy and Pamela Anthony’s speech at the Wallin were big guns for hire. funeral of Caesar from Julius By their own reckoning, they Caesar by Shakespeare. did what they were paid to We are living in Shakedo, campaign on behalf of the spearian times, Ryan. Large Conservative Party. Both senfigures are brought low by ators were talented persuaders intrigue, ambition and hubris. and they did much to further Senator Dan Lang, with the prospects of the Conservregard to the Senate scandal, ative Party. No wonder they told the Yukon News, “All I feel betrayed. know is that the prime minisNo wonder the Prime Minter is an honourable man, and ister’s Office and the Senate he’s doing the best he can for Board of Internal Economy Canada.” took such twists and turns Senator Irving Gerstein around the expense scandal. If also has a broad definition you look past the sanctimony, of the word “honourable.” “I there is panic in Conservative do not only admit to being a ranks. They lost three, if you bagman, I have always proinclude Nigel Wright, importclaimed it, because raising ant Conservative operatives. money for our party, or any They have discovered that the party for that matter, is both Prime Minister’s Office keeps honourable and necessary.” big binders on caucus memIrving Gerstein and his fellow bers. And they now know bagman, Doug Finley, were anyone can be thrown under well-rewarded with Senthe bus. ate seats for their part in the Mike Duffy was too much in-and-out Elections Canada of a professional to not keep a scandal, in which illegal elec- detailed paper trail. I wonder tion expense fiddling helped what else he knows? the Conservative Party win Please don’t get me wrong, the 2006 election.

Ryan. I don’t admire the disMike Duffy wanted to be a graced senators. It is just that senator so bad, his nickname I admire the prime minister, the Prime Minister’s Office when he worked at CTV and his caucus wranglers even was “the senator.” Jonathan less.

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The problem with the Senate is that it has always been used for patronage appointments. But not all senators are bagmen or crooks. Outstanding individuals have been given senate appointments, if for no other reason then that their stature would reflect well on the prime minister who appointed them. The principled Hugh Segal, humanitarian Romeo Dallaire who has done so much for child soldiers, and Lillian Dyke, a professor of neuropsychiatry and proponent of science and human rights, are genuine assets to the Senate. But Mr. Harper doesn’t like to be upstaged. And, from the way his Senate appointees behave, it appears that he based his choices on their willingness to obey.

Senator Lang said, “we’re supposed to be a sober second thought… a check against the power of the House (of Commons) and a way to slow down that legislation if needed. That’s important.” In November 2010, the Conserv-

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ative senators, after skulking like vultures for a day when there weren’t enough Liberals present to stop them, killed the Climate Change Accountability Act. This is the first time in Canadian history that the Senate ever killed a bill that had been passed by elected representatives.

That they did so without a thought, without a word of debate and in a flagrantly devious way says everything one needs to know about the character of Mr. Harper’s senators.

In his book, Harper’s Team, conservative pundit Tom Flanagan said, “We cannot win by being Boy Scouts.” Boy

Scouts being famously associated with notions of honour, we now understand how the current Senate scandal came to be.

Personally, I would like to see Senate reform. We do need a check on the House of Commons. But as long as Mr. Harper is prime minister, I fear any action taken on the Senate would be for partisan advantage and not be best for Canada.

Is Mr. Harper an honourable man?

May you walk on the high road.

Linda Leon is a Whitehorse freelance writer.

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The new new F.H. Collins

by Keith Halliday

YUKONOMIST I f I gave you $50 million and told you to redesign a high school in a growing city, could you come up with a design that cut the number and size of classrooms, shrank the gym, replaced the cafeteria with a lobby, killed half the soccer fields and eliminated the region’s only running track?

If so, please apply to the Public Service Commission for a senior role in the Department of Education.

The sorry saga of the new F.H. Collins school continues.

The department has learned a few things from the process so far, including last year’s student and parent protests at their first F.H. plan (protests, which I was a part of). At the parent information night last week, no ministers attended to present their plans or take questions from the audience.

Officials structured the evening as a “drop in” with small presentations spread around the room so the unruly peasantry

would never have a chance to congregate and get uppity by asking too many questions in public.

And they only invited current F.H. parents whose kids have a good chance of graduating before the new school is built, not any from the feeder schools who might get really mad.

It’s a clever approach if your communications objective is to avoid embarrassment and ensure the minister doesn’t learn anything unpleasant about your plan from parents (or frontline teachers).

I heard a rumour that one of the Masters of Public Administration programs that people take remotely here was going to use the new F.H. as a case study of dysfunctional northern government decisionmaking. If true, it would be a good example. It would also be ironic, since Patrick Rouble, the minister responsible for starting the whole thing, completed his management degree from Royal Roads during his time in office.

The case study would start with the original decision to build a new school. I was on F.H. school council at the time.

I was expecting to see a business case comparing the cost of the new school with the savings in heat and maintenance with a new building. I was also expecting to see an assessment

of how a new building would improve the educational outcomes of students compared to, say, spending the $50 million on extra teachers for the next few decades.

At a professionally run corporation, rigorous analysis for a big-ticket decision would be de rigeur. At the Department of Education, not only did they not show such analysis to mere parents but I got the strong impression it didn’t even exist. Officials waved their hands a lot and said there would be a lot of benefits, but they appeared to have an extreme allergy to numbers.

The next unforced error was a classic, which management gurus have written about as long as there have been management schools. They designed the new school first, incorporating lots of great features, then only realized a year or two later that it was too expensive for their budget. This is why top project managers build the budget parameters into the process from the beginning, and have lots of check-ins throughout the process. If there are signs of trouble, they have time to change course.

In the case of the first new F.H. design last year, they appear not to have realized they blew the budget until the tenders came in. Ouch.

The new new F.H. design is based on an Alberta

school. F.H. has a waiting list, and Whitehorse is a growing city, so I don’t know why the government decided to build a smaller school. According to my sources, who prefer to remain anonymous to avoid retribution, the design put out to tender did not have enough classrooms to deliver the current F.H. curriculum.

The word on the street is that F.H.’s principal actually had to go to meetings at the department and say things like: “The current F.H. building has X classes going on at the same time, so if you build the new school with X minus four classrooms, then where will the other four classes happen?”

The tender has now been re-issued with more classroom space. If management attention is focused, at this late stage, just on getting the number of classrooms right then I wonder what smaller mistakes lurk in the plan.

The government appears determined to build. They have to get construction going next spring if the desired construction jobs are to be created in time for the next election.

Given that the new new F.H. design is going to get built, the question turns to how to minimize the damage.

First, the government should commit to replacing the F.H. field and running track it is destroying; not “maybe,” not “in

a few years,” but as a confirmed part of the F.H. plan.

Secondly, they shouldn’t destroy the old gym. Despite its age, this is actually a fine gym.

With a new wrap of insulation, it would help serve our growing community where groups already struggle to find enough gym space. If the Department of Education isn’t interested, then give management of it to user groups who use it today such as Basketball Yukon or Volleyball Yukon. Or let the soccer people turn it into another indoor soccer field.

Any of these groups could partner to manage it like the clubs for golf, curling, softball or cross-country skiing manage their facilities. And then we would have two gyms in the same place for big sporting events like the Western Canada Games.

Don’t just bulldoze it. That would be more like vandalism than sensible facility planning.

Full disclosure: I am an F.H. graduate, was on the school council a few years ago and helped protest last year’s decision to tear the gym down and not rebuild it for several years.

My kids are current and prospective students.

Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels.

You can follow him on Twitter @hallidaykeith

What we can learn from Winnipeg’s new crime reduction strategy Rick Linden

to an 85 per cent decline in car theft. Violent crime and community safety have remained WINNIPEG significant challenges for the n the recent federal throne city of Winnipeg. speech, the Harper governBut a new a new crime ment proposed a law to ensure reduction strategy called Block that people like Paul Berby Block could significantly nardo will never get out of jail. change this.

Sounds good – except the truth The Province of Manitoba, is that he, and others like him, the City of Winnipeg and the will almost certainly never get Winnipeg Police Service have out of jail under current laws developed partnerships with anyway. a broad range of social agenIn other words, it was cies and community groups nothing more than symbolic that will establish one of North legislation that plays well to the America’s most comprehensive general public. community safety and wellness Wouldn’t it be better if the initiatives, literally tackling the government put its energies be- issues block by block. hind supporting initiatives that Three factors give Block by would actually make Canadians Block a good chance of being safer? Communities across the successful: integrated social sercountry are not waiting on the vice delivery; crime prevention federal government, and are through social development doing just that. Winnipeg is a and a new policing strategy. case in point.

First, Block by Block focuses Between 1991 and 2010, the on prevention and early intercrime rate in Canada’s nine lar- vention, modelled on Prince gest cities declined by a whopAlbert, Saskatchewan’s comping 50 per cent. In Winnipeg, munity mobilization program. the reduction was only 25 per Prince Albert has reduced its once-soaring crime rates by cent, much of which was due Troy Media

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over 40 per cent, and has also seen reductions in emergency hospital admissions and social service referrals.

Winnipeg’s program will bring together a broad range of agencies to deliver services to those at highest risk and in greatest need. Consider a 3 a.m. police response to a troublesome party house.

The police called EMS to take an unconscious woman to the hospital. The police supervisor then had to decide what to do with three girls at the party in their early teens.

No social agencies were open that late at night and he didn’t want to detain them because their only offence was underage drinking.

He spent considerable time trying to locate a responsible adult to look after them. This call involved three police cars and two EMS vehicles and police had no means of following up to ensure the same problems didn’t arise at the same house the next day.

Block by Block will enable the police to work with other

agencies to deal with problems like this one.

First, service delivery will be co-ordinated through a “hub,” a group including community agencies, child welfare, health, addictions, education, police and probation. This group will co-ordinate services to individuals and families. The hub’s goal is to intervene at an early stage before problems become serious.

Second, Block by Block will focus on crime prevention through social development.

The LiveSAFE initiative is focused on improved housing, better access to wellness services, neighbourhood beautification and improved infrastructure.

Finally, a new policing strategy will better serve the area.

The Winnipeg Police Service will work with the community to deal with the issues underlying criminal behaviour, because they know they cannot arrest their way out of the city’s problems. The police are part of the hub and are partners in LiveSAFE.

The force is also implementing a smart policing initiative, focusing on hot spots – places with a high incidence of crime and disorder – and on high-risk individuals, rather than simply responding to calls for service. This approach has been proven effective elsewhere.

Reduced crime is one of the anticipated outcomes of Block

by Block, but there may be other benefits, such as reduced emergency hospital admissions, reduced family service referrals, better educational outcomes and higher employment rates.

Other communities are implementing similar initiatives that will have real impact on safety. The federal government can carry on with its window dressing, while communities across the country are rolling up their sleeves and getting things done.

Rick Linden is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and teaches criminology at the University of Manitoba. He is also chair of the Manitoba Police Commission. Courtesy www.troymedia.com.

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Let’s recognize the good and the bad in mining

Perhaps this irony was lost on Pasloski’s speech writers. Pasloski’s government is not content with just encouraging environmental damage at the surface through poorly I was disappointed to read the planned development, they are also speaking points of Premier Darrell happy to ruin the lovely rocks that Pasloski at the Yukon Geoscience lie beneath our feet.

Forum recently. It seems to me that I am not against mining per se, Pasloski, his government and his and I have mostly been employed speech writers have once again dem- in the Yukon because of mining and onstrated their love of mining and exploration. However, I am against complete disregard for the Yukon’s the saccharin coating that Pasloski “world renowned wilderness.” and his government pour over the Pasloski stated in his address to mining industry. the forum that “what many don’t see I would much rather they recogis the value and beauty of the geolnize the industry for what it is – with ogy beneath that landscape.” Well, all the good and bad that comes we definitely will not see that beauty with it – and clearly lay out their once those rocks have been blasted plan to responsibly manage mining and then passed through the priin the Yukon to achieve a balance mary crusher, the secondary crusher, of a robust economy and a lasting, the ball mill and the flotation cells. unblemished wilderness.

That beauty will be unrecognizable The government should prioriand never again seen in its original tize the land planning process in the form.

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from Yukoners who can have a say in how our resources are used. We need to designate areas as being available for mining, and designate other areas as out of bounds to mining, all largely driven by ecological values.

As part of the process, thought needs to be given to the cumulative effects of all development in an area and the social and economic effects of development over time. “Wasn’t this kind of approach adopted for the Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan?” I hear you ask. Silly me, of course it was. It’s just too bad the government can’t be trusted to follow a process when they don’t like the outcome of that process.

Instead of prioritizing and implementing land use planning that helps to manage the negative and positive effects of development, the government continues to tell us that the Yukon is open for business and that they will not be “unduly swayed by environmental concerns.”

According to Pasloski, the “resources embedded in our ground are nature’s endowment to us.”

More poorly chosen words, Mr. Pasloski. You are not supposed to use up the endowment capital (those beautiful rocks) but live off the interest that the capital accrues. Not so easy to do when mining rocks. Mining does have a place in the Yukon, so let’s get on and responsibly plan for it and very much be “swayed by environmental concerns.”

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nor any opposition party for that matter, a carte blanche to do nothing but criticize the government for political gain. Opposition members must still serve the public to the best of their abilities, with more regard for the public good than their own party’s.

I have watched Question Period and have been rather disappointed with the lack of respect you show to not only the elected government but to the decorum of the legislative assembly. Huffing and puffing and tossing papers in contempt does not seem to me a suitable behaviour for a public servant. In the capacity of Official Opposition leader, you still have a duty to represent me just as you represent all Yukoners. Do not forget that.

In its purest conception, the opposition is to provide sober second thought to government policy and action. In other words, the opposition’s job is to poke holes in policy from different perspectives in order to ensure (and this is the crucial part) that the end policy or action is in the best interest of Yukoners, not in the best interest of the NDP. After all, what is in the best interest of the NDP is not necessarily in the best interest of Yukoners. You were not elected, and it is time to accept that and serve Yukoners in the capacity you have been assigned to the best of your ability.

I hope you will give my comments due consideration and perhaps move towards a more constructive approach in opposition. I recognize that it is no easy task to serve as an elected official, particularly in an opposition role, and I appreciate the work you do. I wish you the best of luck throughout the remainder of this legislative session.

cannot be an easy one, particularly not in a majority government setting.

Yet I still must ask you a favour: please stop referring to yourself and your party as the true voices of the Yukon people. By presenting your party as the true government (which is what I infer from your continued claim to represent public wishes despite having lost the election), you disrespect those Yukoners who did not vote for the NDP. And that, I am afraid, was a majority of us.

To be sure, I have nothing against you personally. Consider this a friendly critique, as my intention is not to aggravate you but perhaps to give you pause to consider that you may best serve the public acting in the capacity of Official Opposition that was assigned to you, rather than continuing to charade as the pseudo-government and offer nothing but hackneyed criticism of every step the elected government takes.

Currently, I feel rather let down by the Official Opposition, as the criticisms it levies at the government are not thoughtful but rather predictable. At every turn, either the government is “bungling” something, “disrespecting” someone, or “creating uncertainty.”

Earlier this year I recall reading a release about the Yukon Party showing disrespect to NGOs. To that I counter that the NDP shows constant disrespect to the Yukon Party.

Given that it is the Yukon Party, not NGOs, that have a mandate given by a majority of Yukon people, disrespecting the chosen representatives of the public seems to me to be the more egregious of the two transgressions.

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City to test home water meters Jesse Winter News Reporter

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hitehorse residents use up to13.9 million litres of water every day.

That’s roughly five and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools or 29.5 million large coffees flowing through the city’s water mains and shower heads every 24 hours.

However you measure it, it’s a lot of water. And city engineer Wayne Tuck wants to use home water meters to help cut back.

“We do know that many municipalities are going to water metering throughout Canada and it’s shown water usage dras-

tically reduced,” Tuck said.

Under a pilot project slated to begin this winter, the city will install between 20 and 25 meters on volunteer family homes around the city. The meters won’t lead to any additional charge for water usage just yet, but they will help Tuck and the city’s engineering department figure out just how much various Whitehorse homes are using.

“We’re trying to get a variety of family sizes,” Tuck said.

“We’re not trying to get people to change their lifestyle, but continue to do what they normally do and we can get an idea of what they currently do

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promoting themselves to actually set proper budgets for the project.”

Like the F.H. Collins school replacement, the Beaver Creek fire Silver alleges more hall construction contract went out capital mismanagement to tender, but then was cancelled when the bids came back over The Beaver Creek fire hall is budget. another example of the Yukon In this case, the lowest tender Party failing to properly manage came in 50 per cent higher than the capital projects, said interim Liberal government’s estimated cost.

Leader Sandy Silver.

The government cancelled the “The government was very keen tender because it is fiscally responto take credit for this project, high- sible, said Highways and Public lighting it in its budget speech in Works Minister Wade Istchenko.

2012 and again this year. Unfortu“I have assured the residents of nately for residents of Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek that they will be getthe government was too busy ting a fire hall. ... Our consultant is

and maybe we can see ways of changing that,” he said.

“A single person who eats out all the time is going to use much less water than a family of five,” he explained.

If the pilot project is a success, residential meters could be made mandatory across the city, and residents would be billed for their water based on how much they used, instead of the flat rate fee currently in place.

City workers would be able to read the meters wirelessly as they roam the city without having to set foot on individual properties, Tuck said.

Tuck said it’s hard to compare municipalities across Canada

because they all measure their total water usage in different ways. Whitehorse uses about 500 litres per capita per day, which covers everything from tooth brushing to water main bleeding. By comparison, a major metropolitan city like Toronto uses just under 400 litres per capita per day.

Two of the biggest losses of Whitehorse water come from the bleeding systems that the city uses to keep pipes from freezing in the winter, and deadend water mains that create inefficient water circulation.

“We also do have leaks in our system. Our aim is to also install system meters as well and try to

determine where leaks may be occurring,” Tuck said.

The city is also embarking on new sewer, storm and water utility bylaws to address the wasteful water bleeding and fix dead-end mains. When new water mains are laid, like the ones planned for the upcoming Ogilvie Street reconstruction, they will be replaced with pipes surrounded by coiled electrical wires. The wires will heat the pipes to keep them from freezing, instead of having to flush water through them continually.

That bylaw passed first and second reading at city council on Monday night.

receiving and reviewing the design as we speak and we look forward to getting that project out into the new year.”

(Jacqueline Ronson)

Last month, an engineering report found that the 70-year-old walkway over the Pelly River was at risk of imminent collapse, and must be torn down.

Others, however, have suggested that repairing the bridge is possible and should be done to save the historic structure.

The government has agreed to have a different engineering consultant review the findings and see if saving the bridge is possible.

Yesterday, the government wrote to the assessment board asking that the proposal to demolish the bridge be withdrawn.

“Department staff, concerned about the potential length of the YESAB process, did submit an application to YESAB because winter is the best time to take the bridge down, if indeed that is the option that needs to be done,” said Community Services Minister Brad Cathers in the legislature Tuesday.

“However, it is premature to seek public views on such an application when neither the public, nor the government have received (the engineer’s) recommendations, so the YESAB application has been withdrawn.”

(Jacqueline Ronson)

Ross River bridge demolition on hold The Yukon government has withdrawn a proposal to demolish the Ross River suspension bridge.

The plan was submitted to the Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment Board last week.

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Begging the world to listen

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A poster in Dharamsala, India, showing Tibetan Buddhist monks who have self-immolated in protest of China’s occupation of their homeland.

this man when we met him was his genuine lack of anger against those who had tortured him and left him crippled for life. He had only compassion and empathy for his oppressors. His only wish was for the world to understand what was happening to Tibetans and their land. Yeshe Ngawanag was a light, and whenever we visited we left feeling restored and fulfilled with love and caring for other human beings.

Another woman escaped with her daughter and grandchildren.

They walked 12 days, wearing light clothing and carrying little food. Her uncle, father and brother had been in prison and tortured. The uncle for 30 years, father for eight and brother about 11 years. When released, they were too sick and barely alive.

Chinese authorities took everything from their home. They had nothing.

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The list goes on. Some left and were shot by authorities. Kelsang Nsmtso would be over 20 years old now, but she was shot dead at the infamous Nangpa La Pass near Mt. Everest in 2006. On that September day, she and 80 other Tibetans were struggling to cross the ice and crevasses at 5,700 metres. Some people were detained and beaten with shock prods and batons.

Until 2008, 2,500-3,000 people escaped to India annually. Due to Liesel Briggs/Yukon News Tibetan refugees march through Dharamsala, India, during a candlelight vigil in February 2012. expanded military presence, 1,000 annually is the maximum that have managed to sneak across the border Liesel Briggs self-immolated. In 2012 around 80 *** since then. There are at least 100,000 Special for the News died. Recently, in Dharamsala, north It all started prior to 1959 when refugees now living in India.

India, a man drank gasoline, poured China officially invaded Tibet. Even Those inside Tibet are suffering. he master tailor, farmer and gas over himself and then started before that date, Chinese soldiers Venerable Bagdro, is a stalwart advofather of two had lit himself on to light himself on fire. Authorities had shot Tibetans, forced residents cate of Tibetan rights and political fire with a butter lamp. Engulfed in stopped him. off their land and systematically activist, wants the UN to “send a flames, he lurched some 40 steps, But they couldn’t stop a nomadic destroyed temples and monasteries. representative to Tibet so that the then died. farmer in Tibet. Or a 20-year-old Tibetans were banned, on pain of reality on the ground can be known This happened in late September man in Kathmandu. Or a 43-yeardeath, to have Buddhist symbols or and required actions could be taken.” on a road in eastern Tibet. Shichung, old Tibetan forest guard. Or a pictures of the Dalai Lama.

In the late 1980s he was incarcerage 41, was the 121st person to self20-year-old mother of four in East One monk my daughter Roseated in Drapchi for three years. His immolate in Tibet. There have also Tibet. All burned themselves. So did marie and I knew, now deceased, crime was taking part in a probeen incidents in India, Nepal and numerous monks, nuns and other could not walk easily because his feet independence protest. In his book China. lay people, including teenagers and had been crushed. He’d been in the A Hell on Earth – a brief biography Shichung had told people it was an elderly grandmother in Beijing. most notorious Tibet prison – Drap- of a Tibetan political prisoner – he difficult living under Chinese represIn one month alone, 21 people chi near Lhasa – for 10 years and describes being handcuffed and sion. He did what so many others set themselves alight. One man built under house arrest for an additional hung from the ceiling to just above have done. a huge pyre of wood, set it on fire 10. His crime: throwing rocks. the floor, doused with ice cold water using gasoline, then climbed onto it. to stay awake, beaten with metal rods What was remarkable about In 2013 at least 25 people have

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and rifle butts, electrocuted in the ears, and more.

He understands only too well why people self-immolate. They are begging the world to listen. They want basic human rights.

Tibetan poet Tsering Woeser and Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei have recently collaborated on a book about Tibetan self-immolations trying to get across to the world why this is happening, Immolations in Tibet: The Shame of the World was released in French mid-October 2013, and will be translated to English shortly.

Self-immolation, many Tibetans feel, is the only way to tell the world about the suffering and denial of human rights in Tibet. As Woeser wrote in her book, “self-immolation is the most hard-hitting thing that these isolated protesters can do while still respecting principles of nonviolence.”

*** My head bows down and tears suffuse me. It’s another candle light vigil, in solidarity with the suffering.

But the utter anguish accosts me.

Is this what it’s like, I reflect, one day a person says enough? He or she feels no anger, just despair and unconditional love for fellow Tibetans. This love, this unhappiness in a life without basic human rights, drives people to measures normally not undertaken. This is the ultimate sacrifice. What would you do?

We trudge behind others holding our candles, keeping them flickering, bowing in greeting to those we know.

Children don’t shout, but stolidly walk with adults. Mothers clutch babies, old men shuffle on shaky legs. We all turn down Temple Road in Dharamsala, north India. More people join in.

In silence we had lit our candles.

In silence we walked. This vigil, as so many before is also a plea to the world for compassion. It is a light of hope.

Liesel and Rosemarie Briggs work with Tibetans in exile and raise funds to assist them to re-establish themselves in India. For more information visit www.hands-of-hope.ca or phone (867) 668-7082.

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Serious U.N. climate hopes deferred to 2015 Karl Ritter

two biggest carbon polluters – this Some observers couldn’t help didn’t completely get this done I Jennifer Morgan, of the World year agreed to work jointly on noting that the Warsaw talks were think ... the world will draw the con- Resources Institute, praised national energy efficiency, carbon capture held in a soccer stadium where del- clusion you really cannot trust the actions from expanding solar power WARSAW, Poland technology and other mitigation egates were literally moving around U.N. to deliver on this process,” said in Germany to new wind farms in fter another U.N. climate projects. in circles.

Jake Schmidt, a climate expert at the Brazil but said they’re not enough. conference gave only modest “This was a missed opportunity “It is hard to resist that as a Natural Resource Defence Council.

U.N. studies show global emisresults, European Climate Commis- to set the world on a path to a global metaphor” for the U.N. process, said Asked about the point of the sions need to peak in 2020 and then sioner Connie Hedegaard says the climate deal in 2015, with progress Nathaniel Keohane, vice-president U.N. talks, U.S. climate envoy Todd start falling to stabilize warming at process needs to provide a “substan- painfully slow,” said Mohamed of the Environmental Defence Fund Stern said, “It’s important to have an 2 degrees C (3.6 F), a level countries tial answer” to global warming in Adow, a climate change adviser at and a former special assistant on international agreement to provide hope will avoid the worst consetwo years to remain relevant.

Christian Aid. “We need a clear plan climate and energy to President confidence to other countries that if quences of climate change.

Even if it succeeds, it’s worth to fairly divide the global effort of Barack Obama. they are ready to step forward and “The U.N. is the one place where reconsidering whether the interna- responding to climate change and a The Warsaw talks advanced a take action, that their partners, their all countries come together and tional confabs need to be held every timeline of when that will happen.” program to reduce deforestation competitors, others are doing the everyone has a voice,” Morgan said. year, and whether the scope of each To avoid the brinksmanship in developing countries but made same thing.”

“World leaders simply need to set session should be narrower, Hedeof the U.N. negotiations, many only marginal progress on building Still, he said international action their sights higher and empower gaard told The Associated Press on countries, both developed and the framework for a deal in Paris in won’t do the job in reducing the use Sunday. developing, want to stop the fast 2015. Key issues like its legal form of fossil fuels and increasing energy their teams to engage in a more con“Maybe it would be time now structive way. Without much greater rise of potent greenhouse gases and how it will differentiate between efficiency. “We all know that any to think if there should be themes ambition and action, we will soon called HFCs using another treaty the commitments of developed and policies that do those things funfor the conferences so that not each that essentially eliminated the use of developing remain unresolved. be headed to a far more turbulent damentally happen at the national conference is about everything,” she ozone-depleting chemicals.

“If we go to Paris and say we level,” Stern said. and dangerous world.” said in a telephone interview.

In two decades, the U.N. talks have failed to provide a cure to the world’s fever. Heat-trapping carbon emissions that scientists say are warming the planet are growing each year as most countries still depend on coal and oil to fuel their economies.

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WASHINGTON Robert G. Dreher, acting assistant he government for the first time attorney general for the Justice Information on how submit your catch card has enforced environmental laws toDepartment’s Environment and can be found on the protecting birds against wind energy Natural Division, in a 393-6722. back of your catch card.

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Wyoming wind farms. ties, including at Duke’s Top of the The Obama administration has World farm outside Casper, Wyo., championed pollution-free wind the deadliest for eagles of 15 such power and used the same law against facilities that Duke operates nationoil companies and power compawide. The other wind farm included nies for drowning and electrocuting in the settlement is also in Converse birds. The case against Duke Energy County and is called Campbell Corp. and its renewable energy arm Hill. All the deaths, which included was the first prosecuted under the golden eagles, hawks, blackbirds, Migratory Bird Treaty Act against a wrens and sparrows, occurred from wind energy company.

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“In this plea agreement, Duke The Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Dina Cappiello/AP Photo Energy Renewables acknowledges has a market capitalization of nearly A golden eagle flies over a wind farm in Converse County, Wyoming. For the first time, $50 billion. the Obama administration is taking action against wind farms for killing eagles.

“We deeply regret the impacts spa robes & towels biologists found that wind turbines ate get rewarded, because prosecuthe benefits of wind energy in the of golden eagles at two of our wind had killed at least 67 bald and golden tors take it into consideration before most environmentally responsible facilities,” said Greg Wolf, president 207 Main street tel: 633-4842 pursuing prosecution. eagles since 2008. Wyoming had way possible.” of Duke Energy Renewables Inc. in Once a wind farm is built, there the most eagle deaths. That did not a statement. “Our goal is to provide A study in September by federal include deaths at Altamont Pass, an is little a company can do to stop the deaths. Some firms have tried using area in northern California where Pêches et Océans Fisheries and Oceans radar to detect birds and to shut wind farms kill an estimated 60 Canada Canada down the turbines when they get eagles a year.

Until Friday’s announcement, not too close. Others have used human spotters to warn when birds are flya single wind energy company had ing too close to the blades. Another been prosecuted for a death of an eagle or other protected bird – even tactic has been to remove vegetation to reduce the prey the birds like to though each death is a violation of La date limite pour retourner votre carte de consignation des captures de eat. federal law, unless a company has saumon de 2013 est le 30 novembre 2013.

As part of the agreement, Duke a federal permit. Not a single wind energy facility has obtained a permit. will continue to use field biologists Des renseignements sur la façon de soumettre votre carte de consignation se to identify eagles and shut down tur“Wind energy is not green if it bines when they get too close. It will is killing hundreds of thousands of trouvent au verso de la carte. Pour obtenir des renseignements install new radar technology, similar birds,” said George Fenwick, presisupplémentaires, composez le 867-393-6722. to what is used in Afghanistan to dent of the American Bird Conservancy, which supports properly sited track missiles. And it will continue En vertu de la Loi sur les pêches, le défaut de soumettre une carte de wind farms. “The unfortunate reality to voluntarily report all eagle and bird deaths to the government. is that the flagrant violations of the consignation des captures avant la date limite constitue une infraction The company will also have to law seen in this case are widespread.” passible d’une sanction. apply for an eagle take permit, and In 2009, Exxon Mobil pleaded draft a plan to reduce eagle and guilty and paid $600,000 for killing bird deaths at its four wind farms in 85 birds in five states. The BP oil Wyoming. company was fined $100 million Duke’s $1 million will be divided. for killing and harming migratory The fine – $400,000 – will go into birds during the 2010 Gulf oil spill.

And PacifiCorp, which operates coal a wetlands conservation fund. The plants, paid more than $10.5 million state of Wyoming gets $100,000. The Fisheries and Oceans Pêches et Océans in 2009 for electrocuting 232 eagles remainder will be used to purchase Canada Canada land or easements to protect golden along power lines and at its substaeagle habitat and for projects aimed tions. at minimizing interactions between Wind farms are clusters of tureagles and wind turbines in Wyobines as tall as 30-story buildings, ming. with spinning rotors as wide as a While the settlement with Duke passenger jet’s wingspan. Though is a first, there could be more the blades appear to move slowly, 3 they can reach speeds up to 170 mph enforcement. The Fish and Wildlife Card is November 30, 2013.

Service is investigating 18 birdat the tips, creating tornado-like death cases involving wind-power vortexes. facilities, and about a half dozen Flying eagles behave like drivers Information on how to submit your catch card can be found on the have been referred to the U.S. Justice texting on their cellphones; they back of your catch card. For more info, call (867) 393-6722. don’t look up. As they scan for food, Department.

“No form of energy generation, they don’t notice the industrial turor human activity for that matter, bine blades until it’s too late.

Failure to submit prior to the deadline is a contravention of the is completely free of impacts and The wind farms in Friday’s wind energy is no exception,” said settlement came on line before the Fisheries Act and subject to a penalty.

Obama administration drafted vol- the American Wind Energy Associauntary guidelines encouraging wind tion in a statement, adding that air pollution-free wind power helps energy companies to work with the what experts say is the greatest threat Fish and Wildlife Service to avoid locations that would impact wildlife. to wildlife and their habitats – global Companies that choose to co-oper- warming.

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Belfast police mount checkpoints to deter IRA bombers Shawn Pogatchnik

Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s outside the specified target. defying the traditional IRA threat second-largest city, suspected The latest attack also involved to kill anyone who co-operates IRA members twice have handed IRA militants accosting a driver with British forces. Nobody was DUBLIN, Ireland bombs to innocent motorists and ordering him to deliver a hurt when the bomb’s detonaorthern Ireland’s police and ordered them to deliver the bomb, this time to Victoria Square, tor failed to trigger the intended heightened security Tuesday, weapon to the city’s police headan open-air shopping mall opened explosion. deploying roadblocks in Belfast quarters. in 2008 next door to two of the The Belfast Telegraph in an to deter potential car bomb atUnusually, both refused. A bus IRA’s favoured targets: the courteditorial Tuesday lauded the three tacks by Irish Republican Army driver abandoned her bus at a stop house and central Belfast’s main drivers for risking IRA retaliation. militants, following the first such instead, while a fast-food delivery police base.

“These people showed enorfailed attack on the capital in a man fled on foot from the bombVictoria Square features a mous courage in standing up for decade. ers.

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U.S. gives out a big methane burp, study says Seth Borenstein

analyze their data from 2012, at concentrations – especially is manure. and that will capture more of any within Texas, Oklahoma and “If you shovel it into an impact of the natural gas boom Kansas – the scientists have a artificial lagoon you are WASHINGTON from hydraulic fracturing, Migood idea: Cows, oil and gas. creating the perfect prohe United States is spewing chalik said. Studies recently have Nearly one-quarter of the duction for methane, but 50 per cent more methane – shown conflicting results about U.S. methane emissions came it cuts down on the smell a potent heat-trapping gas – than how much methane escapes dur- from those three states. Texas is and your neighbours its federal government estimates, ing fracking and other forms of by far and away the No. 1 state complain less,” he said. a new comprehensive scientific fossil fuel drilling. for refineries that turn oil into Roy Kaltschmidt, Lawrence study says. Much of it is comOutside experts praised gasoline. Texas and Oklahoma Berkeley National Laboratory/ ing from just three states: Texas, the study. Robert Howarth at have been big oil and gas drilling AP Photo Oklahoma and Kansas.

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ersuading artists to work together often isn’t easy. Harreson Tanner likens it to “trying to put socks on feral cats.”

Tanner knows what he’s talking about. The sculptor is an original member of the Yukon Artists at Work Co-op, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

In order for YAAW to become a reality, artists had to check their egos at the door, said Tanner. The payoff: a place to sell their work, and a chance to collaborate with the same artists they would usually compete against.

Lillian Loponen, or, as Tanner calls her, The Divine Miss Lilly, is another original member. The anniversary celebration coincides with her first solo exhibit at the gallery in six years. She says the co-operative is “like a family. We look after each other. Artists are usually loners.”

Loponen says the cooperative is a self-made business; artists work for artists. To get the original co-operative off the ground, everyone had something to offer: optimism, vision, carpentry skills, interior design, accounting, marketing or business senses.

The co-operative gallery is now squeezed into a strip mall on Industrial Road, after moving from its original location in McRae. But the legacy of collaboration continues.

Member artists have to work a shift per month at the gallery. When they tour visitors through the gallery, they point out favourite works by other artists.

Heather Hyatt is a realism artist who draws with graphite pencils.

She has been a member for around four years. She says she is glad Loponen’s work is on exhibit for the anniversary, because it is so good.

She stops by a life-size oil portrait by Suzanne Paleczny and points out the unexpected colours worked into the painting. “But it works,” she says.

The community engendered in YAAW encompasses more than artists. “There are non-artists here all the time. They’ve really taken an ownership of the place,” says Paleczny. They ask artists on shift about their own work, and how long it takes to complete a piece. “It feels cool for non-artists to hang-out with artists,” says Tanner, and the YAAW gallery gives people access.

Since opening, YAAW has managed to wrangle a financial existence through sales commissions and artist membership fees. Today there are 35 member artists. The gallery is on a tour-bus route in the summer, when sales are higher. They also ship art to South America and Europe.

But Paleczny says the co-operative is hanging on by a string financially these days. Art sales are low in this uncertain financial climate. However, artists don’t talk about money as much as they talk about the talents of their peers. Before YAAW, there

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Lillian Loponen at Yukon Artists at Work in October. The artist-run gallery is celebrating it’s tenth anniversary this month.

Ian Stewart/Yukon News

wasn’t a space for professional Yukon artists to show their work. Now, there is a regular inventory of art. It has turned artists into local celebrities.

Loponen captures scenes of Yukon winter with watercolour paint. Imagine greyish-green coffee-

stained fog, punctured with rays of slanted January sun. Unlike other Yukon artists, such as Ted Harrison, Loponen doesn’t outline separate colours with black borders; her bold shades bleed into one another.

Loponen says people have been asking where to buy some of her

original paintings. She works with watercolour, which she says is a difficult medium, and she is a slow producer. But, she says, “scarcity creates a high demand.”

Loponen describes her body of work as a timeline from 1982 to the present, a “melody of Yukon images.”

Lately she has been “trying out the magic of green” in an attempt to capture the winter essence of the Yukon.

Loponen’s new paintings will be on display until Nov. 20. Tanner, meanwhile, is optimistic about the next 10 years of YAAW. “We should have a good long legacy,” he says.

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Parents should be left alone to post silly photos of kids today from 1 to 3?”) without going into a song and dance about why she is asking me to change my schedule.

The other giggles at the end of every sentence she says — even when giggling is not appropriate. Is there a polite way to ask them to change their annoying habits?

GENTLE READER: No. The habits of your colleagues are not rude, just maddening (to you, that is; others might consider them charming), so it would be impolite to admonish DEAR MISS MANNERS: I saw a them. post on social media that was a link However, you have the advantage to a website for friends to donate to a of working in a place that values couple who recently bought a house. silence. If you are in a designated This couple justified this by writquiet area, you may apologetically ing they were never going to have shush them in the name of profesa wedding and suggested people sionalism. And if you are not, Miss think of the savings of not having Manners permits you to plead old to purchase formal wear to attend a habit. wedding. Instead, they are asking for donations to purchase things and DEAR MISS MANNERS: I won’t make upgrades on their new home. be having my holiday dinner parties I know my feelings on the subject, this year. And this makes me sad. but was curious how Miss Manners It seems as though everyone has feels about this request. become a special-needs person when GENTLE READER: Really? You it comes to being a dinner guest. Evcan’t guess Miss Manners’ feelings ery dish is questioned as to content about this? and nutritional value. “That is so bad Chiefly she feels that it must be for you,” and, “I couldn’t eat that; it’s hard to resist telling them, “That’s not on my (Diet of the Month).” very considerate, but you needn’t One has always thought that have worried about me. I wouldn’t a polite decline of any dish was have gone to your wedding anyway.” enough. But some have to go into long explanations of why they DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a couldn’t possibly eat something so college student studying abroad on a horrible. budget in London, a very expensive I cook with love and care, and city. I’d love to bring home gifts for only wish to entertain with delicious, many of my friends and family, but nutritious food, to be a gracious feel that it isn’t financially feasible to host, and certainly not to endanger do so for more than a few people. the lives of my guests. Has passively Should I buy gifts only for my insulting one’s host become the closest friends, not all of whom norm? I hope not. have gotten me gifts when they GENTLE READER: Indeed, went abroad? Buy something small hospitality has suffered greatly and affordable for a wider circle of from the all-too-prevalent habit of people? food fussing. Miss Manners hates Should I bother buying gifts if to think of your abandoning your the only affordable ones I can find holiday dinners, but she thoroughly are cliche touristy gifts (mugs or understands why you would not be clothes with “London” emblazoned thankful to entertain a table full of on them), rather than gifts that rechildish ingrates. ally appeal to my friends’ and family Should you reconsider, she recmembers’ interests and that they ommends your citing an old rule of would actually appreciate? etiquette that you will have trouble GENTLE READER: Etiquette believing ever existed. So will any does not require returning from a guests you might relent enough to trip laden with presents for everyentertain, which is why you can cite one you left behind. As an optional it as a curiosity that it would be fun gesture, it can be delightful, but as a to try. habit it only encourages others to reThat is a complete ban on talkplace “Welcome home!” with “What DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have ing about food at the table. And did you bring me?” a co-worker who utilizes a wireless “complete” means that even compliMiss Manners hopes that your head-set in the bathroom, continuments are not allowed. That part friends are not in the habit of giving ing her conversations with internal was abandoned to acknowledge the you silly souvenirs of places you did and external customers while comhosts’ efforts when the middle class pleting her business. As she responds not go. The last she checked, London no longer employed cooks. Eventuto the customer, we believe the line is was full of secondhand book stores where you might find something to ally, the rule was forgotten entirely, not mute. opening the way for complaints. We address their individual interests.

My co-workers have tested the badly need that ban back. Appreciatheory that you can hear everything, DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work tive guests can praise the food in and the toilet flushing is loud and their letters of thanks. in a public library. Two colleagues clear. How do we address this in a (Please send your questions to here have habits that will, under non-passive-aggressive manner? I Miss Manners at her website, www. find it very rude, and I can’t imagine proper circumstances, send me missmanners.com; to her email, screaming into the night. what our customers are thinking. dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or One blithers and dithers; she GENTLE READER: Your concern through postal mail to Miss Manners, that your co-worker is embarrassing cannot make a simple request (“Can Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., you work on the reference desk the company is justifiable, but Miss Kansas City, MO 64106.)

fond of wearing hats outside. My dear mother always instructed me that it was rude to wear a hat indoors, and I am not suggesting that such rules have relaxed.

However, as a professional workDEAR MISS MANNERS: My ing in New York, upon entering my partner is in the military, and ocby Judith office building I have to present casionally we find ourselves in the Martin my identification in order to pass situation of having to go out on an through the security gates in the errand with him in uniform. We lobby (a wonderful addition in these have experienced the whole gamut post-9/11 times). Because I carry a of responses from strangers, from disapproving stares to adorable little briefcase, I have only one free hand DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at children approaching us and boldly with which to fish out my identification and press it against the gate asking, “Do you fight bad guys?” the age now when my friends have in order to open it. Thus, I am left started having children of their own. Sometimes we get the standard without a hand with which to carry “Thank you for your service,” which That puts me in the generation who my hat. he appreciates and responds to with share nearly every part of our lives What is a gentleman to do under online, and though I don’t have chil- “Thank you for saying thank you.” these circumstances? My current Most of the reactions from dren of my own, I certainly enjoy the custom is to leave my hat on my strangers range from tolerable to pictures and stories my peers post head until I’ve passed through the endearing (to the mother of the boy about their kids (who are too young security gate (even though this who thought he was a superhero: for Facebook accounts). means wearing the hat into the Your son is adorable! May he never The trouble is, where does the lose his sense of wonder). Sometimes building, up an escalator and across cute story end and the humiliation the lobby) and then, once I’ve people become a little too curious begin?

Many of my friends with children and ask where he has deployed to in returned my identification to my post not only “cross-eyed bear” anec- the past, want to know exactly what pocket, remove my hat and hold it in dotes, but stories of their sons and it is he does in the military, when he my hand.

GENTLE READER: If she were daughters being naughty or reckless will be shipping out again, etc. not a lady, and thus obliged to keep (as toddlers will), and include details While these are conversations her hat on her head, Miss Manners that, were I that child, I would not we routinely have with our friends would tip her hat to you for your want to be public knowledge. It’s and family, I don’t think it is public known that most social media make information any stranger in a coffee desire to obey the letter of the law.

But in this case, observing the spirit up a permanent digital record. And shop should be badgering us for. is sufficient. Gentlemen are allowed even if future colleagues and friends What response would you recomto keep their hats on as they travel don’t find these stories, every adult mend to terminate these conversathrough transitional spaces such the child grows up around will know tions without sounding rude or as lobbies, corridors and airport them. dismissive? esplanades.

Since these kids won’t have acGENTLE READER: You are forcess to their own online identity for tunate in that this form of intrusiveDEAR MISS MANNERS: I several years, it’s a very one-sided ness, unlike the general nosiness that attended a wedding where the narrative indeed. I’m not sure how is rampant nowadays, starts from a couple made a show of toasting each to talk to the parents involved about premise of respect. other with sparkling cider in elegant my misgivings without seeming nosy Miss Manners is not suggesting stemware. While this was lovely or discouraging them from sharing that this requires your partner to to behold, no festive beverage was their experiences raising children. enter into such conversations, only provided for the guests to participate GENTLE READER: The urge that he can draw on that respect to in any way. I understand this has to rescue endangered children is a excuse himself. “I’m on leave, and become quite the tradition at wednoble one, and Miss Manners agrees I’m afraid my time is limited” or, dings. I always thought when toasts with you that these children are in “Please excuse me, but these are were offered, everyone should be danger of being embarrassed in matters I’d rather not discuss,” he years to come. As you point out, they can say apologetically. given the opportunity to participate. are not yet old enough to embarrass GENTLE READER: Perhaps that themselves. is because you thought that bridal DEAR MISS MANNERS: Now However, this is not a form of couples cared about their wedding that winter is nearly upon us, I am guests as guests, not to mention as family and friends. Why you should want to attend weddings of people who just want to assemble an audience, and assume that you should Pivot Festival Passes be thrilled to be allowed to look on, Miss Manners cannot imagine. cruelty that justifies outside interference. The most you can do is to say jokingly, “Wow, I bet his future bosses will enjoy seeing that.”

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Manners can see that you and your colleagues are having far too much fun with this.

The original worker’s behavior is a problem for the boss, and it should be raised to her in a general way: “Do we have a policy on cellphone use when dealing with customers?

There have been some reports of strange sounds in the background, and I was hoping we could all get some guidance.”

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Female Mustangs score big at Wickenheiser tourney Tom Patrick News Reporter

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hitehorse’s female rep hockey team gave goalies a good workout over the weekend.

The Great Canadian Dollar Store Female Mustangs outshot opposing teams 150-38 in their first three games at the Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival in Calgary, Alta.

The Mustangs opened with three straight wins before ending with two losses to Alberta’s Stettler Storm.

They finished with second place in the tournament’s Tier 3 midget division.

“The girls played awesome, keeping in mind we have a mix of bantam, peewee and midget players,” said Mustangs head coach Louis Bouchard. “We had a good game against Stettler who was an all midget team – they were big girls.

And we were running a short bench with injuries and that caught up to us in the last two games.”

Along with the lopsided shotson-net ratio came unbalanced scores in the first three games.

The Mustangs opened with a 4-0 win over N.W.T.’s Yellowknife Wolfpack as Whitehorse logged 35 shots to Yellowknife’s 15.

Whitehorse’s Sierra Oakley scored a hat trick while teammate Devina McLeod also scored and had two assists. Destiny Taylor and Mary McBride had assists.

The Wolfpack got only one shot on net in the first period.

“They just couldn’t break it out of their end,” said Bouchard. “To be fair to N.W.T., they have a team that is similar to ours – peewees and midgets.”

The Mustangs’ bench grew short after game MVP Mykhaila McInroy suffered a broken arm when a hit from behind sent her into the boards with just 20 seconds left in the game.

“That left us short-benched for the rest of the tournament,” said Bouchard. “She’s a tough, tough kid.

She didn’t even fall on her knee, just skated off the ice.”

The Mustangs then outshot Alberta’s Airdrie Lightning 47-9 in a 7-1 win. Oakley logged her second hat trick while McLeod put two more in. Maddie Nicholson and Monica Johnson also found the back of the Airdrie net.

Veteran Mustangs forward Oakley finished the tournament with seven goals and two assists, while fellow forward McLeod racked up eight goals and four assists.

“They were able to get that many points because the other lines were working hard and keeping the puck in that end,” said Bouchard.

The Mustangs finished the winstreak with a 10-2 win over Airdrie, piling 68 shots on net.

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Female Mustangs forward Davina McLeod competes against the Yellowknife Wolfpack at the Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival in Calgary on Friday. The Mustangs won silver.

McLeod had a four-goal game while Maddie Nicholson had two.

Taylor, assistant captain Sophie Janke and captain Chyanne Spenner also scored. “(McLeod) is a new player from Aklavik (N.W.T.) originally and she’s living and going to school here,” said Bouchard. “Apparently part of her reason for moving here is the strength of our hockey program.

“She’s a very good player, nice kid. She’s learning a lot. She’s never played in a rep hockey program before.”

The Stettler Storm then rained a pair of losses onto the Mustangs.

The Storm beat Whitehorse 5-2 in the last round-robin game and then 5-1 in the gold medal game.

Shots were 27-21 and 26-21 in favour of Stettler.

“It was closer than the score indicates,” said Bouchard. “We weren’t able to generate enough shots on net to challenge that goalie but we were spending more of our share of time in their end.”

McLeod scored in each game and Oakley notched one last one. Haley McConnell got on the board with an assist.

“Haley McConnell had an awesome tournament,” said Bouchard.

“For a girl who just turned 12, she really impressed.”

Mustangs goalie Ali Nordahl secured the shutout in the opener and was in net in the third and fifth

Dave Holland photo

Mustangs captain Cheyanne Spenner fights for the puck.

games. Abbigail Turner was in net for the other two.

The Wickenheiser tournament, named after Olympic women’s hockey gold-medalist Haley Wickenheiser, was the Mustangs’ first of the season and was the first time the fourth annual event was held

outside of Burnaby, B.C. Whitehorse finished fourth in midget Tier 2 division the last two years. The Female Mustangs, then the Northern Avalanche, competed in the inaugural Wickenheiser tournament in 2010, winning gold in the Tier 3 draw.

“When we were playing this weekend we were keeping a close eye on Tier 2 because we were debating whether or not to register in that division,” said Bouchard. “We can definitely play in Tier 2.”

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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This is a monthly feature running the last Wednesday of every month. We believe a page devoted to the challenges and accomplishments in our diverse lives is a terrific way to connect Yukon women. For thirty years, the Yukon Status of Women Council (YSWC) has worked through political activism, public awareness and education to bring women’s issues forward. We encourage groups and individuals to submit content. We want this to be your page. Please contact YSWC at 667-4637, or by email: TheRPGrrl@gmail.com. Due to space restrictions we may not be able to print all submissions.

mifepristone (Health Canada is being urged to approve the use of the drug mifepristone (more commonly known as RU-486) in Canada. It is internationally recognized as the “gold standard” of non-surgical abortion options, is listed as an “essential medication” by the World Health Organization, and has already been available for decades in 57 countries. It is taken orally anytime within the first nine weeks

of pregnancy and produces a result much like a natural miscarriage within two days. Meanwhile, Canadians’ only non-surgical abortion option is “second-rate,” at best: Methotrexate is prescribed off-label for abortions (meaning that is not the purpose it is produced for), must be administered by injection, takes longer to take effect, and may still require medical intervention if the abortion is unsuccessful.

For more information, visit http://o.canada.com/news/national/ approve-non-surgical-abortion-pill-medical-association-journalurges/ or search RU-486 online.

Bank notes When Mark Carney was governor of the Bank of Canada, the Bank decided to remove the images of the first notable Canadian women who finally made it onto our bank notes. While Queen Elizabeth II appears on $20 notes, the result is that there are again no women from Canadian history on our bills. It is unacceptable that female historical figures are not featured on the Polymer Series or another series - just male prime ministers and the Queen.

Bank notes that belong to all Canadians should depict a wider range of Canadians, of both genders as well as various ethnic origins. Who and what is celebrated on our bank notes matters, as it reflects what we consider important in our culture and history and who we consider worthy of honouring for achievement.

Women are not absent from the list of notable worthies in Canada, just notably absent or under-represented in many of the images that surround us and which contribute to our view of the world and our potential role in it.

We call on the Bank of Canada to add women from Canadian history to our bank notes as soon as possible, and announce that all future series will feature females as well as males.

Have you signed the change.org petition about getting Canadian women included on our new bank notes? Please visit http://chn. ge/1cr8g0x to read more and sign!

Reprinted with permission from author Rebecca Cohen (http://gynostar.com) Watch this space for the next installment next month!

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Nachos rally for win in final minutes at Bob Park tourney Tom Patrick News Reporter

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oals aren’t often scored by players lying on their belly, but one was on Sunday and it changed the course of a game.

Nacho Nyak Dun Development Corporation’s team rallied from a goal down to beat Roadhouse in the final of the Bob Park Ice Breaker Broomball Tournament at Takhini Arena.

Nacho’s Matt Dickson scored the game-winner from the prone position next to the Roadhouse net, stretching to lift the ball over the glove of Don Rogers, to give his team a 2-1 win.

“We had a short bench and luckily enough of the young kids pulled it out again,” said Nacho captain Chris Saunders.

“It’s nice to have 25-year-olds on the team.”

The Nacho squad won the season-opening tournament in 2010 under the name Coyne, defeating Roadhouse in the final.

Sunday was the Roadhouse’s fifth straight year in the final, last winning it in 2009.

“This team usually gets our number in the end and it’s usually this kind of last-minute flurry,” said Roadhouse captain Drew Wintemute. “It’s hard against them because when they put everyone out there they can be dominating for sure.”

All three goals came in the final four minutes of regulation time, with Roadhouse drawing first blood.

Wintemute scored on a long shot through traffic to give Roadhouse a 1-0 lead with 3:59 left in the second of the twoperiod game.

Nacho responded 43 seconds later with a backhanded shot from Justin Saunders. Justin was Yukon league’s top-scorer last season.

Dickson then got his bellygoal with 1:44 left in regulation. He almost put in an empty-netter from mid-ice, missing by inches in the final minute.

Roadhouse was the dominant team in the first period, with more scoring opportunities and twice as many shots.

The Nacho team showed a lot more life in the second period.

“Matt came in and gave a little pep talk and said, ‘If you’re tired and don’t want to play, get off because there’s lots of guys who want to play,’” said Chris. “So Justin and Matty started the period off with long shifts and had lots of chances but didn’t get opportunities to

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Nacho forward Justin Saunders prepares to score on Roadhouse goalie Don Rogers while Drew Wintemute defends during the Bob Park Tournament final on Sunday at Takhini Arena. The Nacho team won 2-1.

score a goal.”

“We definitely had more chances, we just couldn’t score,” said Wintemute of the first period. “I think we outplayed them and I think we had more scoring chances, but we missed some open nets.

And you don’t want to do that.”

Nacho’s only loss in the tournament was 5-0 to Roadhouse in the round-robin.

“A couple of our guys didn’t make it out so we had a short bench – a much shorter bench,” said Chris. “(Roadhouse) was playing well and got lots of shots on net and a lot went in.”

Roadhouse arrived in the final with a semifinal win over defending champs, the Spectrum Security Bears, who also won the league championships last season.

Nachos squeaked into the final with a 1-0 win over Ridge Pub, with Justin scoring in the final minute.

The Nacho team has been a powerhouse in the Yukon Broomball Association’s league in recent years. They won the league championship three times in a row under the name

Coyne from 2008 to 2010 and again in 2012 as Nacho Nyak Dun Development Corporation.

Last season they didn’t even enter the league playoffs.

“A couple of our guys were working outside of town a lot and we just didn’t manage to pick up any new players,” said Chris. “We ended up folding the team in the last round of the season because we didn’t recruit enough players.”

The Yukon Broomball Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and has lots in store for this season and next.

The YBA intends to send a mixed team to the 2014 Senior & Mixed Nationals this April in Calgary for the first time. The sport’s governing body in the territory is working towards sending a mixed team to the 2014 World Broomball Championships next year in Japan.

The Saunders went to the worlds on Team Yukon in 2010.

“Justin is interested. I’m getting a little long in the tooth but some still think I can get a couple more years out of this warrantee,” said Chris.

The Bob Park tourney, which had eight teams compete this year, featured an alumni game on Saturday night to celebrate the association’s 30th anniversary.

Included in the game was original player and former Yukon MP Larry Bagnell.

“We had an alumni game

last night with some of the old-timers from the original ’84,” said association president Milford Allain. “They came out and had a hoot and it was great to see some of the older players mix with the younger generation.”

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Yukon rinks log historic run at Dominion championships ‘We would have been happy to have just won one game. That was honestly our goal, just to keep expectations low. That helps to keep everyone on the team relaxed.’

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efore leaving to compete at the Dominion Curling Club Championships last week in Thunder Bay, Ont., the Yukon men’s team had a modest goal.

“Honestly, before we left, we were just hoping to win a game,” said skip Pat Paslawski.

“We would have been happy to have just won one game. That was honestly our goal, just to keep expectations low. That helps to keep everyone on the team relaxed.

“When we won our first game we said, ‘Right on, we can just have fun now.’ It kind of got easier from then on because the pressure was off.”

The Paslawski rink far exceeded their goal.

Both Yukon rinks representing the Whitehorse Curling Club produced historic runs at the championship for club-level curlers.

Paslawski’s men’s team and Nicole Baldwin’s women’s team both reached the playoffs, losing to Saskatchewan in the semifinals on Friday.

On both accounts it was the first time a Yukon team advanced past the round-robin at the championship.

“It was a very good week for both of us,” said Baldwin.

“I’m very proud of my team and I’m sure Pat – I can’t speak for him – is very proud of his team.”

Pasklawski went 5-1 in the round-robin to make the semis, defeating N.W.T., Mani-

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Team Yukon skip Nicole Baldwin delivers a shot at the Dominion Curling Club Championships in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Friday.

Both Yukon teams reached the semifinal.

toba, New Brunswick, B.C. and Northern Ontario.

Their only loss in the robin was 6-2 to Alberta, who went on to take gold.

The rink, which includes third Doug Hamilton, second Alexx Peech and lead Trent

Derkatch, lost 5-1 to Saskatchewan in the semi.

“We’re really proud of ourselves and we’re really proud of the girls too,” said Paslawski.

“Everyone was curling well, we were good sportsmen and we represented the Yukon really

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well. The curling was good but everything else was just as important.”

The Baldwin team went 4-2 with wins over N.W.T., Alberta, New Brunswick and Northern Ontario in the robin for a berth in the semifinal.

They were just a shot away from reaching the final, but fell 6-5 to Saskatchewan in an extra end in the semi.

“I had an opportunity to win it and I came up short on the draw,” said Baldwin, who was joined by third Ladene Shaw, second Helen Strong and lead Rhonda Horte.

Paslawski, Derkatch and Hamilton have been curling together for about five years, said the skip, but last week was their first bonspiel with Peech.

Both rinks are filled with experience at national championships.

Paslawski has curled at two mixed nationals in 1995 and 1997, and the Tim Hortons Brier in 1999 with Peech’s father. Hamilton competed at a mixed nationals in 1988.

Peech threw granite at the jun-

ior nationals in 2004 and 2005.

Last week was Baldwin’s second time at Dominion, second time for Strong and third time for Shaw. Horte has curled at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

“We played to our gameplan and I’m very proud of my team for where we reached at the Dominions,” said Baldwin.

“It was a great week.”

Neither team will return to next year’s Dominion championship due to a new rule by the Whitehorse Curling Club that stipulates no team can go two years in a row.

“It’s to make sure this opportunity get shared around,” said Paslawski. “I like the rule, honestly, because I’m just so thrilled to go and represent the Yukon, and I’ll go back to Whitehorse and tell all my friends and family that I just had so much fun. We’re hoping the word will get around that there are some pretty good opportunities for adults athletes in curling.”

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Crusaders power through Warriors at championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he Vanier Crusaders Grade 8 boys team had two F.H. Collins Warriors teams to go through in the playoffs of the Yukon Grade 8 Volleyball Championships.

But they got the job done.

The Crusaders took the boys title with a 25-11, 25-19 win over the F.H. Collins Warriors Gold squad at the championship hosted by Volleyball Yukon at F.H. Collins Secondary on Saturday.

“I’m just so proud of the boys, they have trained so hard and they’ve been so committed, every single one of those boys,” said Crusaders head coach Paula Stoker. “We have a huge roster of 14, plus our team manager, and they have come to every single practice and every single game and had really good commitment.

“We use a fair-play system, so everyone rotates on equally. I don’t do any substitutions, even in the nail-biting moments. So they won as a team and played as a team all year. I’m just so happy for them because they deserve it.”

Vanier lost to Warriors Black in the round-robin but defeated them in the semifinal to reach the final.

In fact, the Crusaders finished third in the round-robin, behind the two Warrior teams.

“They have such heart,” said Stoker. “They work as a team and really help each other out and really encourage each other to keep going in the nervous parts.”

The Crusaders jumped out to a 5-0 lead to start the match and took the first set on a tip over the Warrior defence from Cruz Goodman, who was named tournament MVP. The Warriors put up more of a fight in the second set, taking a couple small leads. They went up 5-4 on an ace from Angus Clarke. Down 10-9, Vanier tied the score on a back-row kill from Goodman and took the lead for the last time on a kill from Nathan Abel.

The Crusaders took the match on a block from Andrei Regis.

With a roster of 21 players, F.H. Collins decided to field two teams – a Gold and a Black – for the championships.

“The guys worked hard,” said Warriors head coach Andrew Craigen. “Lots of energy with the guys, just trying to get them to focus on things we worked on is always a challenge.

“But both (teams) showed up for the tournament and played well, so I’m pretty proud of those guys. I think they will have a bright future at F.H.” In the battle for bronze, Warriors Black took third with a

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Vanier Crusaders Sebastian Cuenza digs the ball during the final of the Yukon Grade 8 Volleyball Championships on Saturday at F.H. Collins Secondary. The Crusaders beat the F.H. Collins Warriors for gold.

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Vanier’s Katlego Khoza, left, and Casey Williams go for the ball.

31-29, 25-16 win over the Porter overall I think it was strong team work and the guys were working Creek Rams.

“Good team effort all around,” hard the whole time.”

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Porter Creek Rams’ Robyn Lee bumps the ball during the final of the Yukon Grade 8 Volleyball Championships on Saturday at F.H. Collins Secondary. Lee was named tournament MVP.

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away from pushing the final to a third set following an unreturned serve from Brynn Serbatius to make hitehorse’s three high schools it 26-25. were represented by two girls But the Red Rams leveled the teams apiece at the Yukon Grade 8 score on a kill from Robyn Lee. Volleyball Championships, but only Teammate Rebecca Koser then one could take the title. found a gap on the Warriors’ court The Porter Creek Rams Red Team with a deep bump for match point defeated the F.H. Collins Warriors and Peyton L’Henaff put a kill down B Team 25-16, 27-25 in the final to the middle for the win. take gold at the championships on Lee had back-to-back kills to take Saturday at F.H. Collins Secondary. the first set and was named tourna“They had a great tournament. ment MVP. They played really well as a team,” “Consistency. She was great with said Rams head coach Dan Bisson. her serves, she didn’t panic,” said “I told my girls the whole time, the Bisson. “We played regular (threebest team always wins … You play as hit) volleyball, which is a big thing a squad, you win as a team, you lose for these kids to learn, and she was as a team. at the centre, very positive all the “The kids did that really well – time. both (Rams) teams.”

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dynamic changed a little bit. She rose to the occasion, she stepped up and became a leader and won MVP.” The Rams Red Team placed second in the six-team round-robin behind the Rams Black Team that went undefeated up to the playoffs.

The Warriors B Team placed fourth behind the Warriors A Team in the round-robin. The Vanier Crusaders teams finished fifth and sixth.

“I think the girls played great, we’re really proud of them,” said Warriors head coach David Schroeder. “They battled the whole tournament and exemplified a lot of sportsmanship and teamwork.”

The Rams Black Team beat the Crusaders 23-25, 25-20, 15-4 for the bronze medal.

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Hidden Valley wins double gold at volleyball championships ‘They gave us two untrained Grade 6s and they showed up in our gym and they worked and worked.’

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Hidden Valley Huskies Grade 7 girls celebrate winning their fourth consecutive Yukon Elementary Volleyball Championships on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary.

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Keeping the players well fueled was key, joked co-head coach Peter Harms.

“Raw meat and doughnuts,” said Harms. “We bring jerky and doughnuts and we’re going out for pizza … That’s how you feed huskies: raw meat and doughnuts.”

The Huskies boys team took gold for the first time since 2007 with a 26-24, 25-15 win over the Jack Hulland School Hawks in the final.

The Huskies girls spiked their way to gold in a 25-20, 2518 win against the Christ the King Elementary Wolverines.

The Hidden Valley girls have now won the elementary championship four years in a row.

“We play at recess, at lunch and after school,” said Harms.

“They just couldn’t get enough ball and they just played and

played and played.”

Not only did both Hidden Valley teams go undefeated at the championships, neither team even dropped a set in any match.

The girls team had to borrow two players from Holy Family School just to have six players on the court. Hidden Valley only has 14 kids in a Grade 6/7 split class in the school of just 74 students.

“It was awesome, the play was awesome,” said Harms. “I only have two Grade 6s and two Grade 7s, so we borrowed two Grade 6s from another school – they wouldn’t give us any 7s – and they came to practices and worked very, very hard. It was awesome.

“They gave us two untrained Grade 6s and they showed up in our gym and they worked and worked.”

The Huskies girls were so short-benched they played some games with just five players during the regular season.

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the championships following an ankle injury, but the player toughed it out.

“I had one girl hurt her ankle in about the fourth game, so she was kind of in pain for the fifth game,” said Huskies co-coach Heather Boardman.

“All year we had no subs,” added Harms. “None of them could be sick for any game.”

The Christ the King Wolverines topped the Whitehorse Elementary School Wolves 25-20, 21-25, 15-10 in the boys’ bronze medal game to take third.

Ecole Emilie Tremblay fought back from a set down to defeat the Whitehorse Elementary School Wolves 25-27, 25-19, 15-8 in the girls’ bronze medal game.

The Huskies’ athleticism isn’t limited to volleyball. The school’s girls basketball team has also won the Yukon Grade 7 Basketball Championships the last two years.

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port Yukon wants Yukoners to get off the couch and get active.

As part of the fourth annual RBC Sports Day in Canada, the sport governing body has issued the Higher Faster Stronger Yukon Challenge.

The challenge is to get Yukoners to jump, run and lift in an effort to promote sports and active lifestyles all this week.

“We’re trying to get as many communities and Yukoners involved – all ages, not just kids,” said Olympic weightlifter Jeane Lassen, Sport Yukon’s physical literacy co-ordinator. “A lot of the communities don’t have access to the great facility, the Canada Games Centre, so we’re trying to encourage people to get active, even in smaller community halls or in their own house.”

While Sports Day events are being held across Canada this week, the Higher Faster Stronger Challenge is unique to the Yukon.

Yukoners are encouraged to jump – like skipping rope, for example – run and lift weights, then record the amounts completed on a form that can be downloaded from the Sport Yukon website.

“We’re trying to get people to track how much they’ve done,” said Lassen. “So if you lifted a 10-kilogram medicine ball 10 times, then you’ve lifted 100 kilograms. We’re trying to add up all of the Yukoners’ efforts and see how many kilograms lifted, centimetres jumped and metres run over the week.”

At the end of the week, which begins today and ends Sunday, completed forms can be submitted to Sport Yukon. Sport Yukon will then conduct draws for each community and lucky winners will receive Canadian Tire gift cards.

“It’s a bit of an incentive to take part and to get your results in,” said Lassen.

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Karyin Qiu works out at the grand opening of the Yukon Sports School at F.H. Collins Secondary School on Monday, which coincides with Sports Day in Canada.

“The community with the most per capita will get a plaque for their efforts.

“We have commitments from quite a few communities already, but it’s not too late if a community hasn’t decided to host, they can still do it. It’s very simple to put together. A lot of schools are going to be hosting it. It’s definitely not too late, it’s very straightforward.”

Sport Yukon will also host a Higher Faster Stronger event at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 30 – the actual Sports Day in Canada – that will include numerous activities.

A full list of events, including those taking place throughout the territory, can be found at sportsday.cbc.ca.

“It’s Yukon’s own challenge that

we’re doing on our own to see how many Yukoners we can get involved in Sports Day in Canada through this challenge,” said

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2-BDRM, 1.5 bath house, Carcross Cut-off, monitor stove heat, laundry facilities, well, shop, $900/mon + utils & dd. Email cozyhomeforu@gmail.com for more info/application.

2-BDRM 1-BATH apartment with appliances on Main St, avail Dec. 1, refs & dd reqʼd, $1,575/mon + utils, 667-7462, Email nsevergreenoffice@gmail.com ROOMMATE WANTED in nice 2 bdrm suite downtown, fully furnished, heat, hydro and int incl, responsible tenant, male or female, no pets, 335-6957 2-BDRM FULLY furnished house, PC, recently renoʼd, 1 level w/wheelchair access, refʼs reqʼd, $1,500/mon + utils. 335-6840 CABIN 20 min. north of town, wood stove, elec & water incl, avail immed, $700/mon.

335-4431 3-BDRM D/T condo, N/P, N/S, no parties, avail Jan. 1, $1,700 + utils. 334-8873 2-BDRM DUPLEX in Copper Ridge, N/S, N/P, responsible tenant, dd & refs reqʼd, $1,200 + 50% utils, avail Jan 1st. 393-3823 OFFICE/STUDIO SPACE available in Marwell area, street facing. Approx 840 sq ft includes coffee room, utils incl. Call Michelle or Brenda at 667-2614 or michelle@totalfireyukon.ca SMALL OFFICE space, 2nd Floor, Main St., reasonable rent, all included, ideal location, for info call 332-7545 2-BDRM APT, d/t Cook St, incl utils & internet, avail Dec. 1, $1,400/mon. 335-1269 FULLY FURNISHED room includes single bed/ dresser/bookcase/desk, incls all utils cable, netflix, internet, laundry facilities in home, close to bus stop N/S, N/P. 456-7855 HILLCREST, 2-BDRM, avail Dec 1, W&D, wood/oil heat, near bus stop, schools & groceries, pets ok, lg fenced backyard, storage shed, $1,100/mon + utils. 667-6530 energynanne@gmail.com

2-BDRM APT located 5 mins from Main St. N/P, N/S, refs+dd reqʼd, avail Dec 1st. $1,200/mon + elec. 456-4120

2-BDRM APT with balcony, 404 Jeckell St., newly renoʼd, 5 appliances, private parking w/plug, avail Dec. 1, $1,200.00 + utils, 250-767-3478, email apvedress@gmail.com

CHARMING 3-BDRM country residential suite, W/D, wood stove, well, pet friendly, 35 min from Whitehorse, $1,110/mon incl utils.

334-3053 or 334-8271

2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, Teslin, large den/living room, lake view, wood/oil heat, large fenced yard, w/d, pets ok, N/S, $800/mon + utils, avail immed. 250-686-6416

2-BDRM 1,300 sq ft duplex in Riverdale, available Dec 1, N/S, no pets, $1,575.00/mon. For info call 334-3878

3-BDRM 2-BATH country residential mobile on acreage, newly refinished, pet friendly, water delivery, 1st/last month rent $1,450/mon, for info 250-681-3729

2-BDRM SELF-CONTAINED unit, Granger, above ground, own laundry, bright, N/S, no parties, small pet ok, sep ent, dd, $1,250/mon incl utils. 633-6332 LARGE, CLEAN bachelor suite, McCrae, wood/oil heat, smoking permitted, pet-friendly, private secure yard, lg storage shed incl, avail immed, $700 + utils.

334-6730 RESPONSIBLE FEMALE roommate for furnished room in d/t house, heat, laundry, kitchen facilities, N/S, N/P, refʼs reqʼd. $620/mon. 688-5185 days, 667-7840 eves/weekends 2-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, Copper Ridge, avail Dec. 1, reasonably priced, 336-1406, for info. 668-6446.

UPPER FLR, 3-bdrm PC house, 5 appl, stor. shed, extra prkg, on bus route, recent reno, N/S, N/P, no parties, avail Dec. 15, $1,600/mon. heat incl, dd&refs req'd 668-3120 FULLY FURNISHED 1-bdrm suite PC, clean, quiet person, 900 sq.ft., private, open concept, all amenities, on bus route, close to shopping, N/S, N/P, $1,000/mon + utils, Barbara evenings 633-2180

3-BDRM 1-BATH in Porter Creek, private fenced yard, lots of parking, call for details 633-5414 DOWNTOWN FURNISHED accommodation.

Suitable for single working person. Call 667-6546 for more details.

2-3 BED mobile home avail Dec. 1st, completely renovated, electric/oil heat, lg fenced yard, cable tv, laundry, can be partially furnished, N/S, no cats, refʼs reqʼd. $1,200+util.

332-0726 FULLY FURNISHED 1-bdrm garden suite PC, clean, quiet person, 900 sq.ft., private, open concept, all amenities, on bus route, close to shopping, N/S, N/P, $1,000/mon + utils, Barbara evenings 633-2180 MARSH LAKE 3-bdrm 2-bath house (1,000 sq ft) w/d, N/S, avail immed, $1,000/mon + elec & dd. (250) 864-4499 BACHELOR APT 15 mins fr downtown, private entrance, on bus route, N/S, N/P, dd&refs req, avail Jan 1, $950/mon incl cable, 333-0497 FURNISHED BDRM. in Copper Ridge home, N/S, N/P, refs reqʼd, $575/mon. 336-1406

2-BDRM BASEMENT suite, Wolf Creek, 5 appliance, large fenced yard, N/S, no parties, one dog ok, refs&dd reqʼd, $950/mon + utilities. 393-3728 FURNISHED ROOM in spacious shared trailer in Crestview, near bus, w/d, cable, internet all included. $600/mon + dd.

335-5310 3-BDRM 2.5-BATH townhouse, CR, garage, fenced/landscaped, N/S, pets may be considered, avail Jan. 1, $1,750/mon + utils + 1 mo. dd. 334-3012 or 335-8910 LARGE FURNISHED room in spacious, shared trailer in Crestview, near bus, w/d, cable & internet all included, $750/mon + dd.

335-5310 FURNISHED ROOM w/double bed, bedding, TV, cable, internet, phone, parking available, on bus route, laundry facilities, avail immed, $700. 667-7733 SMALL FURNISHED cabin, elec, propane cook stove, wood stove, internet, firewood, no running water, $500/mon. 660-5020 FULLY FURNISHED 2-bdrm suite available for weekly/monthly terms, sep ent, laundry, fully equipped kitchen, basic cable, wifi, fireplace and utilities incl, NS, NP. $700/wk 334-1249.

LEGAL 2-BDRM basement suite avail Dec 1st, Mt. Sima subdivision, $1,200/mon including utils. 336-0455 BACHELOR APT 15 mins from downtown, clean, private entry, parking, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, $950 incl. 333-0497 HOUSEMATE WANTED, furnished room in Riverdale by bus stop, seeking responsible tenant, ref req'd, 2 cats, med friendly dog, $550/mon, $400 dd, avail immed. 456-7490 700 SQ ft fully supported cabin 15 min from downtown, c/w septic field, water holding tank, has all amenities, $750/mon + dd.

335-8089 LOOKING FOR mature quiet female. $550 all in, very near downtown, avail Dec. 1.

Leave voicemail 336-0465 NEW TOWNHOUSE in Ingram, room, N/P, N/S, $750/mon, utils incl. 668-2848 700 SQ foåot cabin located in Wolf Creek, fully supported with all the amenities. Asking $750/mon + dd. 334-9230

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 LONG-TERM HOUSESITTER available for winter months, gd w/pets & plants. No criminal record, 30 yr. Yukon resident. 335-0009 WANTED, 2-BDRM house, rent to own, $20,000 deposit plus legal fees, payments not to exceed $850/mon unless on own property with low interest, Beve @ 668-4380 or larkin1954@hotmail.com WANTED: 2-BDRM apartment/small house near Porter Creek or Takhini Hot Springs Rd, need running water and wood heat. Plan to stay several years with German family. waldlaeufer_c@web.de WANTED: RESPONSIBLE housesitter for December 10-24 near Golden Horn school, car available. 667-2307

Real Estate SOOKE, BC., mobile home, lovely adult park, sunny and bright, pristine coastline, get out of the snow without leaving Canada! $129,000. 456-7140 CABIN FOR sale, new, 10ʼx14ʼ, wired, insulated, c/w propane stove, fridge, heater. Can be moved. $15,000. 660-5545 HAINES JUNCTION view lot, approx.

100'x100', flat, fully serviced, no requirement to build, walk to school and village amenities, next to park, $69,5000. 867-634-2040 MAYO, SPLIT level, 3-bdrm, 2 bath, lower, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, office, family rm & laundry area, upper, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, w/walk-in linen closet, kitchen w/pantry. $100,000 obo, babeross@msn.com WATSON LAKE split level home for sale, 2 acres, private well, 3-bdrm 2-bath, custom kitchen, heated workshop, garage and outbuildings, patio. Winter sale: $199,000 (appraised at $250,0000). Call 867-536-7757 3-BDRM, 2-BATH house, full basement suite, corner treed lot, bus stop in front, near schools, 49 Redwood street. 604-868-4149 BEAUTIFUL & bright describes this new 2013 Mobile home in quiet well managed park. 3 beds + 1 bath . See Property Guys #143605 no dogs $154,900 call 334-4174

RAYMOND BROS TRUCKING LTD Accepting resumes for WATER TRUCK OPERATORS Fort Nelson oil patch $27-$30/hr + overtime Seasonal camp work Class 1 or 3 First Aid, H2S & GODI required sraymond@northwestel.net RAYMOND BROS TRUCKING LTD is accepting resumes for experienced Class 1 drivers for seasonal camp work in fort Nelson.

Drivers must have references & experience with End Dump, Winch Truck & Low-Bedding Equipment.

H2S, 1st aid & GODI required Email: sraymond@northwestel.net WANTED, JOURNEYMAN/CARPENTER for work on a basement reno, door trim, baseboards, hanging ceiling, closets, etc.

Call for details 633-4580 Gold Village Chinese Restaurant Looking for experienced full-time kitchen helper and server Apply with resume to 401 Craig Street, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 867-993-2368

We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, vehicles & ATVs. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS FURNACE BURNER, fully reconditioned, new motor, transformer & pump, $200.

633-3053 LADYʼS GOLD & diamond ring, 10K, claw set brilliant cut diamond, set on 5.5 grm naural gold nuggets, trademark Jacoby Bros, .72 cut clarity, VV52, colour J. $4,000. 335-8479 OSBORNE WOOD-BURNING fireplace insert in gd cond, $300 obo. 633-6238 aft 6pm WORLD HOCKEY Association – remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. Ross 633-3154 TRADING CARDS – binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. Ross 633-3154

WANTED FOR Heatherʼs Haven, lawyer with experience in administrative and negligence law, must be better than YTG lawyers, wannabe govʼt lawyers need not apply. Ken at 668-4011

Miscellaneous for Sale BETTER BID NORTH AUCTIONS Foreclosure, bankruptcy De-junking, down-sizing Estate sales.

Specializing in estate clean-up & buy-outs.

The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717 STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684.

30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

CFL FOOTBALL cards – 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500.

Ross 633-3154 HOCKEY CARD set, 1964-65 Parkhurst (Tall boys format; printed 1994-95), 180 cards + Future Stars insert, set of 6. $150.

Ross 633-3154 HOCKEY CARD set: 1956-57 Parkhurst Missing Years set, printed 1993-94, set of 180 + Future Stars insert set of 6. $150.

Ross 633-3154 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. Ross 633-3154

FOR SALE roll-top desk, teak veneer; room divider, steel, 3 sections, gold/off-white; art, original and prints, all framed; sheepskin rug, new, white. 667-2583 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps?

Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night.

Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Legal Services CIVIL WAR Trading Cards: 4 complete sets of unique trading cards commemorating the U.S. Civil War, including the 1962 Topps set. $750 firm. Call 633-3154 MCDONALDS H O C K E Y cards from 1991-92 to 2009/10. Almost every card issued minus some short prints, incl. 27 unopened paks/yr. Over 1,200 cards, $1,000 firm. Ross at 633-3154.

ELITE TRAVELLER scooter, 3-wheel, excellent for mobility problems, like new, open to offers. Richard, 667-7057.

DELTA DRILL press, floor model, 16 1/2”, $400, 10-ton Hyd body kit, brand new, $350.

633-4643 NUMEROUS LEGGO sets with boxes & instructions, prices vary. 393-3638

TWIN CAPTAIN'S bed in white melamine with 3 drawers and headboard with shelves, mattress included, $100. 633-6494 LARGE BOX of Christmas dishes, $10.00, 668-5882 HOOKED ON Phonics, Your Reading Power, $100, Harley boots, ladiesʼ size 10, never worn, $200.

YELLOW ROSE china dish set, 8 place setting incl dinner plate, side plate, bowl, cup & saucer, no chips or cracks, 1 saucer has some crazing. $115. 821-6011 WHITE CHINA trimmed in gold, setting for 8, dinner plates, side plates, cups/saucers, serving platter, serving bowl, sugar/creamer, salt/pepper, $150. 456-4434 RSF WOOD stove, brass framed door, c/w steel floor mat, back shield & chimney pipe, ideal for cottage/camp use. $250. 667-6951 eves APPROX 400 board feet of 1x6 cedar boards in 2ʼ + 4ʼ lengths, $700. 633-4018 NEW/USED STORE shelving (like in Cdn. Tire store), good for shop, garage or store, excellent prices, 333-0717 MOVING SALE: satellite receiver $70, loft bed $90, juicer $20, obo. 334-3698.

3 TON chain hoist, new, and forced air propane heater 30,000 BTU, new.

604-868-4149 ONE GALLON BeautiTone paint, Benjamin Moore colour HC-33 Montgomery White, $10. 633-4580 M-7 TWIN pipes, mint shape, hardly used, $50, 332-7174 HONDA GENERATOR EB 2200X like new.

604-868-4149

NEW 2013 GE 50 gallon liquid propane water heater, 36,000 BTUs, recovers @ 87 GPM, 6 yr warranty, $450 firm. 333-0744 HARMAN PELLET stove, $800. 456-2633

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.

Winterval 2013, Several Volunteer Opportunities On Saturday November 30th, the 6th edition of the traditional Winterval Santa parade and arts festival will warm up Main Street, bring MAGIC to the winter, and give a kick-start to the holiday season! We’re looking for volunteers to help make it a huge success and spread the magic.

The current schedule is as follows: Workshop (Old Fire Hall) and Santa photos (Roundhouse) – 1:00-3:00 pm Muster for Santa Parade – 3:00 pm Santa Parade (down Main Street) – 3:30 Lighting of the tree – 4:00 pm Winter Arts Festival (Old Fire Hall, outdoors) – 4:15-5:30 pm Santa photos (Roundhouse) – 4:15-6:00 pm The following volunteer positions are available: Whole Day: Santa Handler (x1) – Possibly the most important position of all! This person will pick up Santa from his home, drop him off at the end of the day, and make sure that he gets where he needs to be for photos and the parade. Must hold a valid driver’s license and provide a vehicle.

First Aid certified volunteer (x1) – Be available to provide first aid if needed. Must hold up-to-date certifications in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Security (x4) – Assist with the parade

MASTER CRAFT variable speed wood lathe, $500 obo. 456-2633

WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. Ross 633-3154

to ensure marchers are safe and aware of the route and provide general security during the activities following the parade, both at the Old Fire Hall and outdoors. One volunteer will also be required to cover the workshop prior to the parade.

Before and after: Event set-up and strike (x2) – Assist with the set-up and strike of a sound system, tents, signs, etc.

Decoration set-up and strike (x3) – Put up decorations at the Old Fire Hall and outdoors, including lights on trees, etc.

Parade: Winterval parade sign holders (x9) – Walk in the parade while carrying one of 9 signs that spell out WINTERVAL. Arts Festival: Raffle tickets (x2) – Encourage visitors to submit raffle entries.

Fire Pit (x2) – Make sure attendees are safe around the two fire pits, add logs when needed, and hand out marshmallows for roasting.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Lianne Maitland, Winterval 2013 Production Assistant, 867 335 5387, lianne.maitland@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/246514308836510/ Funding for this project is made possible through the assistance of Arts Fund, Department of Tourism and Culture, Mike Nixon, Minister.

Special Thank you to the City of Whitehorse and our presenting sponsor, Northern Vision Development, for supporting this event.

You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.

Help Wanted YUKON MAN Barbershop requires one barber/hair stylist. For more info please call 336-0950.

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MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

Community Services

Employment Opportunity What a great opportunity to join a collaborative team as our

Recreation Manager

The Town of Faro is a progressive; growing community of approximately 400 residents located 357kms northeast of Whitehorse in beautiful Yukon. The Recreation Manager reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer in the performance of a variety of highly responsible duties.

This is a full-Time Term posiTion (up To Two years) our recreation manager serves a very important role in the town and possesses the following competencies and suitability factors: The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties including, but not limited to: • Promotion, development, and delivery of special events and core recreation programs.

• Management of all recreation facilities.

• General administration, ability to write proposals, develop and manage a budget • Ensure that all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and pursuant to regulations are adhered to including Town of Faro Policies and Procedures.

• Applicant must be willing and available to work evenings and weekends.

• This position will report directly to the Chief Administrative Office reQuiremenTs • Experience in event and program planning.

• Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher).

• Possess a degree in recreation or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Must be a “people person” – and especially enjoy working and relating to children and youth as well as adults • Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

• Must be highly organized.

• Excellent leadership skills and a minimum of two years management experience.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required or willingness to attend training when it is offered in the community.

• Incumbent must pass a security check.

If you are a quick learner and interested in working with our dynamic team of Faro in a rewarding position, please forward your resume and a covering letter by 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2013. Should you require any further information or a detailed job description, please do not hesitate to contact us at (867)994-2728.

Tom lie, Chief administrative officer Town of faro Box 580 faro, yukon, y0B 1K0 e-mail: cao-faro@faroyukon.ca fax: (867) 994-3154 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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DIGITAL GE answering machine, c/w instructions, $15, call 633-2093

INFRARED SAUNA, 1-yr. old, two-person size. $500. 393-3754 or 334-4787.

BLACK SEAL skin boots, menʼs size 9, $250 firm. 668-5043 HELMET, MOTOR bike, size for 8-12 yrs, $10. 667-6966

11 CHRIS Caldwell original prints, Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous 25th anniversary celebration, all signed by artist, dated 1988, prints 23 out of 500, 33 out of 500. 633-2535

WOOD STOVE, Jotul 500 c/w fan, rear heat shield, chimney parts also avail, 4-yrs. old, exc condit. 393-2125

GREEN POWER Juice Extractor, juicer, homogenizer, pasta maker, heavy duty $150 obo. 667-6931 lv. msg.

WATER PUMPS, one Homelite 1 1/2”, other 2 1/2” Briggs and Stratton, 604-868-4149 PORTABLE CUSTOM built testing sluice new with 3” Honda water pump new and new suction hose with Venturi tube $4,600 for all, 604-868-4149

Startech 7 Port USB 3.0/2.0 Hub with Charging Port ST7320USBC, $35, 667-6472 HONDA EU3000IS generator, used as a backup, has low hours, good cond, c/w original manuals, $1,750. 667-6472

Kluane Corporation

is looking for a

General Manager

to oversee projects and job sites in Burwash Landing, Yukon starting January 1st, 2014. Must be able to travel to Whitehorse and possibly other Yukon communities.

Please send cover letter and resume by email to gclark@kluanecorp.ca

by December 15th, 2013.

The award winning

CANON EF 24mm Lens, f/1.4L, Series II, superb for weddings, low-light photography, original packaging, excellent condition, $950, 667-6472 CANON EOS-1DS Mark III DSLR Camera, 21.1 Megapixel, full frame CMOS Sensor, 5 fps, live view, weather resistant, takes both CF and SD cards, good cond, $850, 667-6472

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely data entry as well as clerical duties. This person must be a team player with exceptional customer service skills, solid English grammar, have attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Black Press is an internationally recognized newspaper/publishing group with more than 170 publications across Canada and the United States.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to: Stephanie Newsome, Operations Manager, Yukon News 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4 Or email to stephanien@yukon-news.com NO PhONE cAllS PlEASE.

MOFFAT RANGE top electric "drop in" 4-burner, SS/ 110 volt, older but in good shape, $50, 867-634-2631 30” HOT Point refrigerator, ceramic top range & over range microwave, $600 as package. 667-7072

TVs & Stereos

CANON 5D Mark II DSLR Camera, 21.1 Megapixel, full frame sensor, 1080p movie mode, broad ISO, live view, 3.9 fps, weather resistant, original box/manuals, exc cond, $1,250. 667-6472

Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

REILO M3 burner, $250, 667-6752 or 332-8706

30 GAL John Woods oil-fired hot water tank, $600, 667-6752 or 332-8706.

DAYTON EXHAUST fan w. back draft damper, 1,500 CFM, $200. 667-6752 or 332-8706 2-LEVEL CAGE for small animals (rabbits, chinchillas, etc), made of solid pine with arborite floors. Has 2 front opening doors with wire mesh, $60 Matt 667-4394 WOMENS "YUKON Parka" size 10, wine colored inner duffle and shell /w fur trim exc cond, $100. 634-2631 DELTA 12” variable speed wood turning lathe model 46-700C, many accessories, asking $550. 668-5833

DELL DESKTOP computer, P4@2GIG, 80GIGHD, 1.25 GIGRAM, DVDROM, CDRW, WinXP, MSOffice 97, 17” LCD monitor, $100. 332-1680 lv msg.

HP LASERJET 6P C3980A Plain Paper B+W Laserjet Printer w nearly full cartridge, quality results, $50, 667-6472 CANON CANOSCAN 5600F Scanner, exc cond, rarely used, c/w setup guide and installation software. Asking $50, 667-6472

Electrical Appliances

Musical Instruments

KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 SEARS BEST refrigerator, $200. 633-2580 eves LAUNDRY PAIR. Regular, top loading washer and propane dryer. Both work fine.

Kenmore brand. $100. Call 393-2929

We will buy your musical instrument or lend you money against it.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

DRYER, $150. 335-7520 or 393-2600

PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com

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2 Parts/Service Advisors and a Product Advisor for our growing dealership.

We offer competitive wages and a benefit package.

Ruby Range Adventure, one of Yukon’s leading outdoor adventure companies, is looking for an exceptional operations manager for the seasonal operation.

The job of the operations manager entails the management of overall operation of the company. You need to be enthusiastic with great people skills, you likewise perform related tasks and duties when the situation warrants it. You need to be very detailed oriented and extremely responsible to run the day to day and multiday trip operations. With a range of responsibilities at your feet, you need to be a great all-rounder and an expert multi-tasker.

DUTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Plans and heads the operations of the company.

• Planning, scheduling, improving, monitoring operations.

• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfull under tight deadlines and time pressures.

• Interviewing, hiring of tour guides, tour escorts, drivers.

• Training, coaching of tour guides, staff and personnel.

• Responsible for the supervision of up to 25 operational staff members at any given time.

• Developing, implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures.

• Coordinating duties with the office- and base/fleet manager.

• Reporting to senior management.

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • 2-3 years of supervisory experience in operation.

• 5 years experience in a managerial position.

• Clean driving record and class 4 drivers license.

• First Aid Certificate & CPR • Spoken and written fluently in English.

• Fluency in German, French and Spanish would be an added advantage.

This position is seasonal with the possibility for year-round employment depending on qualification and performance.

Application deadline: December 5th, 2013 If you have the experience, drive and interest to qualify for this opportunity please email your resume, cover-letter and references to jobs@rubyrange.com.

For full job description visit www.rubyrange.com/operations-manager

LEFT-HAND VALENCIA semi-acoustic, Groove Factory amp, soft case, $450.

333-9607 MAPEX FALCON Single Bass Drum Pedal, like new, extremely adjustable $175 obo.

667-6931 lv. msg.

ANTIQUE 1960'S Gerhard Heintzman upright piano for sale. $2,000. 334-3053

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Operations Manager

BILL NASH Stratocaster relic with tremelo bar, $1,800, Bill Nash T52 Telecaster, relic finish, pastel red, $1,800, ash body w maple neck on both, c/w hard case, 335-9230

PS2 WITH games & controllers, $50, Wii Fit system w. balance board, controllers & games, $125. 633-4707

POWER “G” generator, 1,000 watts, never used, asking $175. 668-5833

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3/4 SIZE violin with case, bow, and chin rest. $250.00. 335-9230 to view

TAMA IRON Cobra PowerStroke Double Bass Drum Pedal, used, refurbished $75 obo. 667-6931 lv. msg.

PANASONIC KX-FP250 Plain Paper Fax and Copier. Includes a spare roll of ink film (KX-FA136A). Asking $50, 667-6472

Bu owing r G r u

2 ACCORDIONS: 2 row Hohner, 3 row Hohner. Both in exc cond. 867-994-2233

Computers & Accessories

TIGER LOOP for oil furnace or boiler, $100.

667-6752 or 332-8796.

has an exciting opportunity for a part-time data entry clerk.

Data Entry Clerk

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Applicants should see Brad Barker for the Parts/Service position and Derek Kindervater for the Product Advisor. @ 6111-6th Avenue, Downtown, Whitehorse.

No phone calls please.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council 117 Industrial Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613 Facsimile: 867.667.4295

E M P LOY M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y

Family Support Worker Full Time ı TKC wage scale Level 6 This position is responsible for overseeing Child Welfare matters, and providing family support and guidance for citizens of Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, many of whom may be survivors of former Residential School and/or their descendants.

The descendants may suffer the intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools and may require development of life skills and parenting skills. This position will be responsible for providing family support and on-going education, including liaising with other inter-departmental program staff and community agencies.

To access the job description please call Human Resources Department or contact by e-mail human.resources@taan.ca The TKC Preferential Hiring policy will apply.

Closing date: Thursday, December 5, 2013

Firewood FIREWOOD FOR SALE 20-cord orders Big or small tree length Logging truck loads $150/cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton: 335-0894 HURLBURT ENTERPRISES $250 per cord We have wood. You-cut available.

Discount for larger quantities.

PROMPT Scheduled Delivery Visa, M/C, Check, Cash Dev Hurlburt 335-5192 • 335-5193 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432 DIMOK TIMBER 6-cord or 22-cord loads of firewood logs.

You cut in the bush - $105 /cord Call 634-2311 or email dimoktimber@gmail.com DONʼS FIREWOOD 20 Cord Always stock piled for quick deliveries to -40° C. Social Services & Kwanlin Dun 393-4397 DRY PINE, 18”, $250/cord, prices may vary upon length. Call Stu at 633-5041 BIG BEAR WOODWORKS Firewood & Delivery Clean beetle-kill wood Accurate honest cord Will deliver anywhere $250 per cord Available Now Call 867-689-9017 CGFJ WOODCUTTING SERVICE $250 - 16” lengths $220 - 4ʼ lengths Prompt, friendly service Dry timber, money-back guarantee 336-2013 Fire-killed Spruce Firewood Very dry, clean burning $250/cord 16”x3-cord load Larger loads available $190/cord if you cut & haul from my yard in town 333-5174 FIREWOOD Clean, beetle-kill, dry Ready for pick-up, $220/cord or Local delivery, $270/cord 1/2 cords also available for pick-up only Career Industries @668-4360 MELDON FIREWOOD Prompt, professional delivery Licenced, certified and registered Haines Junction standing dead wood $250 - 22”, 18”, 16” $220 - 4ʼ $200 - 8ʼ Jordon 335-0725 TEN TON Firewood Services $160 - cord for 10-cord load - 30ʼ lengths $250 - cord - bucked up, discounts on multiple-cord orders Call or text David 867-332-8327 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Cut to length, $260/cord Same day delivery Call 334-4911 Dry Pine Firewood $240/cord 456-7112

Guns & Bows

1997 TOYOTA Aristo RWD, 300 hp to rear wheels, 140,000kms. $2,300 obo. 3351460

Cars

1993 CIVIC DX Hatchback, standard, clean, winter/summer rubber, 1989 Acura engine, minor rust, runs, needs battery, $1,900 or cash + trade. 335-5945 call/txt

Case cutlery, high quality hand-crafted pocket and hunting knives available at G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

1992 CROWN Vic LX, 104,000kms, clean, always serviced, runs great, $2,500 obo.

335-3868

BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667-2276 LEE ENFIELD #1 Mk 3, 303 British, 10 rd mag, sporterized wood, good bore, military sights, steel scope rings, with 3-9x40mm scope mounted. PAL req'd, $350 firm.

667-2276 WANTED: 9MM Largo/Bergmann ammo or reloadable brass, fair price, 667 2276 RUGER M77 Hawkeye, 300 win mag, all weather, mint condition, incl mounted 3-9x40mm Leupold scope, Plano Gun Boot, cleaning kit, must have firearm license, $900, 335-1093 1250FPS AIRGUN, Gamo Rocket, .177 caliber, fully functioning, incl 4x32 Gamo Sporter– scope, good condition, small piece of synthetic stock broken, firearm license reqʼd, $110. 335-1093 LEE ENFIELD No4 Mk1, 303 British, 10 rd mag, sporterized, good condition, picatinny style rail instead of rear sight, sling, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667 2276 NON RESTRICTED firearms safety course, presented by Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, Dec 7 & 8. For more info call 667 6728 or 334 1688 MARLIN .22LR XT, bolt action, synthetic stock, w/ optics, mint condition, need PAL, $275, 334-5498 RARE 30-30 1896 Winchester manufactured 1906 nickel,/ steel , 26” octagonal barrel exc condit, 604-868-4149 WANTED, INEXPENSIVE break action 12 gauge shotgun. 334-7664

Wanted WINTERVAL IS looking for volunteers and parade participants to help make the magic happen November 30! For info contact Lianne Maitland, 335-5387 or lianne.maitland@gmail.com WANTED: ELECTRICAL wire scraps, 12 or 14 gauge, >8" sections for art project. Kim @ 668-6613 WANTED: NEED extra cash? Seeking reliable person travelling southeast, to bring light items down to or near Golden, BC, now or in future, lv msg 250-439-8225 WANTED: FREE home gym, electric typewriter with self-erase feature, 333-9607 WANTED: HEAVY duty professional treadmill in good working condition. Leave msg between 9am & 5pm @ 667-2737 WANTED: CEMENT chimney blocks, 16-3/4"x16-3/4", (inside fluliner hole: 9-1/4"x9-1/4"), need as many as 18 but will take any.

667-6530 or energynanne@gmail.com WANTED, WOOD Stove small to mid size, nothing fancy, but solid and in good working condition, will pay fair price. 668-5511

1989 PLYMOUTH Sundance, new tires, roof rack, auto, $1,000 obo. 668-5751

Trucks 2013 DODGE Dart SE 4-dr sedan, black exterior/interior, less than 180,00kms, advertised at $15,995 on TV, make me an offer.

634-2720

2010 NISSAN Altima Coupe, 45,000km power everthing, a/c, c/c, CVT trans, moon roof, heated seat, spolier, remote start, winter tires on rims, $18,500 obo. 335-0959 2009 SUBARU Impreza sedan,5-spd std, 4-door, new winter tires, 65,000km, exc cond. $12,900 obo. 660-5212 2007 D O D G E Caliber, like new, 126,000kms, standard, heated seats, remote start, 6-CD stereo, 3 sets tires, $9,800 obo.

333-0236 or 456-4112 2007 SUBARU Forester, 5-speed manual transmission, dealer-serviced, one owner (non-smoking), new struts, Toyo winter tires two weeks ago. Well looked after. 125,000 km (mostly hwy driving). $13,500 obo.

660-5212 2007 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, white, AWD, command start, extra set winter tires, tow package, approx 128,000kms, $15,500.

332-4143 2006 CHEV Equinox AWD, black, 167,000kms, p/w, p/l, sunroof, 6 disc changer, heated seats, new windshield, great condit, $8,900 obo. 334-7842 2006 CHEVROLET HHR, 148,000kms, good cond, clean/smoke free, $7,500. 336-2036 2005 MAZDA 6, 4-dr, 4-cyl, 140,000kms, $7,500. 668-4844 2005 Nissan Sentra, 1.6L, blows cold air when comes to stop, $2,000. 633-8532 2005 PONTIAC Grand Am, 150,000 km in good running condition, $4,500. 334-9239 2005 PONTIAC Grand Am, in good shape, 180,000kms, p/w, p/d, p/s, auto, $4,500.

335-9230 for more info 2005 PONTIAC Sunfire air, tilt, cruise, auto, p/w, p/l, alum rims, 130,000kms, new windshield & winter tires, exel on fuel, $5,000.

332- 6022 2003 CHEV Cavalier, new winter tires, fully winterized, runs well, 243,000kms, $1,400 obo. 633-6114 2003 FORD Explorer Sport XLT. 2-dr V6 auto, 4-wd, 168,000 km, nice shape, good for winter driving, $5,200 obo. 332-4858 2002 CHRYSLER Concorde 116,000 ks all options, leather, drives great, in super clean condition, $4,000 obo. 335-3868

WANTED: URGENTLY need compact car or beater truck to go to work on Annie Lake Rd. Help is very much appreciated. 821-4772 or 334-2221.

2002 TOYOTA Corolla, 4 door, 4 cyl, A/T, power windows, A/C, studded winter tires, 175,000kms, $4,900. 332-0726

WANTED: LOOKING for a Clare oil furnace sidewall vent cap. 633-4326

2001 PONTIAC Montana, long version, fairly well maintained, 250,000kms, $2,000 firm, 336-2036

The following insurance salvage is up for bids. Salvage vehicles may have significant collision damages. Listed salvage is currently located at Irving Collision Repairs. GST will be added to all bids. It is offered on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Bids close at 6:00 p.m. Dec. 2, 2013. Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information.

MAKE Ford Kia Toyota Subaru

1-866-269-2783 • 9039 Quartz Rd. • Fraserway.com

2007 CHEVROLET Uplander, 101,000kms, Silver FWD, $5,500.00, serious Inquiries only. 668-4787

2009 LAND Rover LR3, mint condit, 21,000kms, 3-yrs left on warranty or 140,000kms, leather int, loaded, service avail anywhere in N. America, $39,000.

456-4918 2009 NISSAN Frontier, red, king cab w/canopy, 81,000km, c/w all season tires, like new, $12,000 obo. 335-6904 2008 FORD F150 4x4 quad cab 5.4 l, c/w P/S, P/L, P/W, cruise, back-up camera, tow package, 3-pc. Tonneau, CD, new tires, etc., 120,000 km. $17,500. 660-4806

2007 FORD Diesel F250 XL 4x4 Super Duty extended cab 8', long box, 77,000kms, AT tires, good condition, $12,500 obo. damien_meroni@yahoo.com 2006 DODGE Grand Caravan, silver, auto, low kms, c/w winter studded tires, all seasons for summer, has front bumper damage, $6,500 obo. 334-1500 2005 DODGE 1/2 ton Ram 4x4, quad cab, long box, V/8, auto, P/S, P/B, A/C, cruise, radio/CD, $6,600. 667-7777 1998 CHEV Blazer 4x4, v6, auto, leather seats, loaded, $3,700 obo. 633-5211

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2001 TOYOTA Echo, 2-dr auto, 170,000km, exc condit, c/w mechanical inspection, easy to maintain, good gas mileage, $3,500 obo.

332-7213

salvage sale

YEAR 2003 2012 1999 2009

2013 TOYOTA Tacoma 4x4 V6, ext cab, 6-sp manual, a/c, p/w, pdl, back-up camera, matching canopy, 8-yr warranty, 10,000kms, summer/winter tires, exc condit, $32,900.

335-1932

We Sell Trucks!

2007 CHEV LS 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes/battery, $16,500 obo 633-4311

2012 NISSAN XTerra Pro-4X, 16,000km, paid almost $41k last year with extras, c/w Bluetooth, satellite radio, hatch tent, trailer brakes & hitch, $29,900. 336-0375

WANTED: BLACKBERRY world edition cell phone, they were the first to come out, I need the parts, call 332-7737

WANTED: FREE or cheap wedding dress that I can make new again for my wedding. If you have one you want to get rid of call or text 334-4215

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Pet Report Hours of operation for tHe sHelter: Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm • Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CloSed Sundays & Mondays

633-6019 WED, Nov 27

2013

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets spayed or neutered.

For iNFormatioN call

633-6019

lost/found

lost • None at this time. found

• riverdale area on Grey mountain School road, medium size dog with brown head with white body and darker brown spots, contact Puneet @334-2955. ( 17/10/13)

• Hillcrest area, male Husky white and tan, wearing a large Harley Davidson collar, contact christina @604-9909944. (20/11/13) • alaska Highway by the aiport, female, rottie X, wearing a pink collar, contact Fabiau @ 335-2920, 393-4314.

(23/11/13).

2001 FORD E350 15-passenger van, silver grey, diesel, exc condit, 270,000kms, inspected, $10,000. Tom 633-4786

2005 F-350 dually, 6" lift, chrome wheels, heated leather, full loaded, stored all winter, only 130,000kms, immaculate condition, will consider trade, $22,000 obo, 335-7436

1998 CHEV Z71 4x4, $3,000 or trade for double-axle trailer. 336-4008

2005 F150 Super Crew, loaded, leather int, FX4, sun roof, 135,000kms, black, $17,800.

334-3160 or 633-3116 2005 FORD E350 Cube Van, 16ft, 126,000km, Turbo Diesel, clean, well maintained, full loading ramp, exc condit, $11,000 firm. 335-3421 4X4 ACCESS Cab, fully loaded, SR5 TRD package, keyless entry/car starter, w/canopy & two sets of tires (summer/winter) on rims, exc condit, serviced regularly. $18,000.

336-1019 2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Xcab long box, great unit, remote start, trailer tow pkg, aluminum liner/toolbox, fully serviced, new battery & tires. 633-4311 2003 FORD Ranger XLT extra cab with jump seats, c/w command start, a/c, box liner, 2wd, auto, 6-cyl, dk blue, great condit, 129,000 kms, $4,300. 668-4504 2003 TACOMA, reliable, well-maintained, 180,000 miles, new winter tires, asking $7,000. 335-4436 2002 CHEV 1500 Silverado 1/2 ton 4x4, ext. cab, v/8, auto, P/S, P/B, cruise, short box a/c, radio/CD, new Wrangler grips, $6,300.

667-7777

AVAilABlE foR Adoption

2002 F250 ext cab long box lariat, , new factory Ford transmission, 142,000 miles, fully loaded with leather, camper/tow package, $8,500 668-5882

in fostER HoMEs

doGs • None at this time.

At tHE sHEltER

doGs

2005 DODGE 1500 quad cab, long box, 5.7 Hemi, electr. break controller, rear air shocks, 130,000kms, $8,500 obo, 633-5246

RunninG At lARGE...

if you have lost a pet, remember to check with city Bylaw: 668-8382

• 5 yr old female, lab/Pit Bull X, black (Gaia) • 3yr old, neutered male, akita, grey and white (a.J.) • 1 yr old female, Husky, grey and white, (chinook) • 7 yr old, neutered male, GSDX, black and tan (Nitro) • 11 week old, male, Bear dog X, black and brown (Ernie) • 11 week old, male, Husky X, white and brown (chance) • 11 week old, female, Husky / Bear dog X, black (chris) • 13 week old, male, Husky / Bear dog X, blonde (Justin) • 11 week old, male, Husky / Bear dog X, black and tan (lance) • 1 yr old, female, Bear dog / Husky X, black (lulu)

CAts • 1.5yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy) CAts

• 11 yr old, DSH, female spayed, black (Neko) • 8 yr old, DSH, female spayed, calico (mao) • 2 yr old, DSH, female spayed, black and white (morticia) • 2 yr old, DSH, female, lilac tortie (Whimsy)

2002 GMC 1500HD V8 6L 4x4, 4-dr, runs well, no leaks or mechanical issues, heated seats, c/w alloy 18" wheels, 233,000 kms, $6,500 obo. 332-8833 2001 C H E V R O L E T Van, seats 7, 160,000kms, run well but no heat, c/w four winter tires and command start, $1,500.

393-8139 2001 FORD E-350 V8 diesel, extʼd passenger van, auto 8-cyl, 2 buckets, 1 bench, 186,301kms, $4,500 334-662

1998 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 ext. cab v/8 auto, P/B, P/S, cruise, a/c, radio/tape, new rubber, $3,600. 667-7777 1998 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, 5 spd manual, rear airbag ride. Nw: front brakes, roters, ball joints, tie rod & a boxliner. Candy apple red. 229,000kms. $6500obo. 633-3116 or 334-3160 1998 DODGE Dakota w/command start, 8,000 lb. Warn winch, v8, new motor drive train, $4,500. 668-6809 1996 NISSAN Quest minivan, V6, auto, power mirrors/seats/windows/sunroof, CD-changer, winter/summer tires, block heater, towing package, 255,000kms, new brakes, runs well, $1,900, 633-6389 1996 NISSAN Quest minivan, V6, auto, power mirrors/seats/windows/sunroof, CD-changer, winter/summer tires, block heater, towing package, new brakes, runs well, 255K, $1,900. 633-6389 1994 TOYOTA SR5 Pickup, extended cab, 5 sp V6, 4X4, green, no rust, c/w canopy, will pass safety inspection, $3,000. 335-6898 1992 CHEVY Astro extended van, seats 8, runs well, 1 liter oil/1,000km, clean, good tires, well maintained, $1,150. 335-3421 1990 6CYL Dodge Dakota pickup w/canopy, standard, studded tires, low mileage, glass and interior in exc condit, $3,500 obo.

334-6265 1990 FORD F-150, 6” procomp lift, 35” mud terrain tires w full size spare on rim, many new parts, needs some work, $1,000 obo.

336-0502 1988 CHEV 1/2 ton, runs good, new motor 3 years ago, very little rust, w/command start & canopy, $1,600. 456-2525 1984 FORD F-350 crew cab 4x4 manual with 351 4 barels with late Vanguard, 8.5ʼ, $3,500. 334-7373 HAYNES REDAIR manual for 1993-1999 Ford Ranger pick-up, $15. 660-4806

Gently Used

Atv’s:

Inventory

2005 Arctic Cat 650 V2 Limited Edition ......................................$5,499 sold 2009 Yamaha Big Bear 250 ..........................................................$3,499 2009 Yamaha Wolverine 450 .......................................................$4,999 2011 Yamaha Bruin 350 winch/plow included ...........................$5,499 2012 Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI 200km .....................................$6,499

snowmobiles: 2006 Yamaha Venture Tf 2up 2900km ........................................$3,999 sold 2007 Yamaha Apex Gt 121" .........................................................$5,999 2007 Yamaha Vk Professional Widetrack ..................................$5,499 sold 2008 Yamaha Phazer Mtx 144" Timbersled Suspension ..........$6,499 2009 Yamaha Phazer Rtx 121" sold ....................................................$5,499 2009 Yamaha Nytro Rtx Se 121" Sno X Edition 1275km ...........$7,999 2010 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144" .......................................................$6,999 2010 Yamaha Nytro Mtx 162" 180hp Turbo 1800km ..................$8,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144" Speed Racer Edition ...................$9,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Mtx 162" 270hp Turbo ..............................$15,999

spECiAl • Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets.

Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com

Dog Wash Fundraiser

1st Saturday of each month. Next Date:

Saturday, December 21st at mae Bachur animal Shelter 10:00am - 2:00pm : Dog Wash every

alSo 3rd Saturday of the e or month @ the Feed St

if your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 tlingit street.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Pets will be posted on the Pet report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.

You can also check out our award winning website at:

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(867) 668-2101 or 1-800-661-0430

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Pet of the Week!

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himsy

Hey there! I’m Whimsy! the cheerful, and not to pat myself on the back or anything but I sure am beautiful!

I love to follow you around the room and tell you lots of stories. Maybe you can come down and listen to a couple some time?

1979 CHEV 2500 350, engine/tires/drive train good cond, cab damage so eed to change or use as parts truck. $800$ obo.

332-7737 FORD F-250 4X4 Supercab, 5.4 L gas engine w/auto trans, 147,000 kms, 8' box w/liner, fibeglass cap w/rack, tow package, summer/winter tires on rims, new windshield, ext warranty, $15,500. 335-0277

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 TIRES! TIRES! TIRES! Seasonal Changeover Lots of good used tires–15”,16”,17”,18”,19” and 20”–lots to choose from. $25 to $150 a tire. $25 to mount and balance per tire.

Call Art 334-4608 TRUCK C A N O P Y , white high rise, 80”lx60wx28”h, lots of windows, originally on Toyota p/u, $200. 660-4806 SET OF 16” rims w/summer tires and good hub cabs, from Toyota Matrix, 205/55 R16.

633-3154.

195/70 R14, 4 all-season tires on 5-hole rims, 2 Hankook H714 in good condition, other 2 s/b replaced, $150 obo. 667-7455 2 SETS of 2 Dunlop winter tires on Ford rims, 205/6015 or 205/6515, $100 per set.

393-3638 2003 DODGE Cummins engine parts for sale, Turbo, intercooler pipes air intake and exhaust manifold, excellent shape. 633-6502 1985 FORD F-250 4x4 manual with 6.9 diesel for parts. Take it away for $250.

334-7373 4 GOODYEAR Nordic non-studded 15” winter tires and steel wheels, Chev/Buick 5-bolt pattern, approx. 70% tread remaining. $375.

821-6011 SET OF 4 black winter rims, 16" with 5-bolt pattern, $60 for the set, call Matt 667-4394 4 ALL season Motormaster tires on rims, 15” rims, 205/70 R15, good condit, fit older Subaru Forester $175. 250-964-8495 or sara4dp@yahoo.com SET OF 4 used Good Year Nordic Tires P215/65R15. Asking $125 OBO 456-7855 TOYO OBSERVE GSI-5 winter tires, 225/60R16 mounted on Toyota steel rims, excellent trea, paid $1,200, asking $700 obo.

332-7174 TRUCK CANOPY, 92”x60”, high rise, white, lots of windows, originally on S-10 p/u, $200.

660-4806 SET OF 4 tires, 205/55 R16 Sailun Ice Blazers, directional studded, used 1/2 a winter season, $250. 335-4284 6 750X15 bias ply directional lug snow tires w/tubes, good for plowing snow, $40 ea.

667-6752 or 332-8706

Pets Canines & Company Dog Obedience School All level training courses Private lessons FCI/WUSV/MEOE/Bronze Master Trainer and FCI certified training directors Serving the Yukon since 1992 333-0505, 668-4368 www.facebook.com/caninesandcompany CAT BED. 17 x 21 x 8 inches. Would suit small dog. New condition, not used. $15.

393-2929.

TO GIVE away, 1 Pointer/Husky cross sled dog w/dog house for recreational team.

335-2675.

2 PET carriers, small and med-small for cat or dog, plastic hard shell, $15 ea. 660-4806 TO GIVE away, male German Shepherd, 7 yrs. old, good with kids. 867-399-3042 LOST: LARGE, shy, red/brown male husky (resembles a malamute) Mendenhall Sub since November 14th, red collar. Browny is sadly missed, please call or email with any info, cbakerhawk@gmail.com, 456-7596

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles

633-6019

126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

TAITʼS CUSTOM TRAILER SALES 2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailers Drive on Drive off 3500 lb axles

by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com

2000 GEN II Polaris, 500 liquid rebuilt engine, recently serviced, 36” track, $2,800.

633-4643

V-NOSED 8.6ʼX20ʼ enclosed trailer, has barn doors, side window, roof vent, wired. $6,750 obo. Gary 335-9596

2006 POLARIS Edge classic touring, 550 fan, electric start, reverse, two up seat, 1,000 miles, $5,200. 633-4643

2012, 16' rainbow equipment trailer, dual 5000 lb axles, used for one summer, $3600 OBO 668-5882

1991 POLARIS 488 Fan-cooled, 121” studded track, engine rebuilt, $1,500. 633-4643 440 ARCTIC Cat Cheetah Touring, long track, little used, older, well maintained, runs well, c/w cover, rear cargo/hard case, extra oil and skimmer on Teflon runners. $2,600.

335-3421 2000 POLARIS 2-up Sports 500 sled w/reverse, 975 mi, asking $3,500 or will sell w/7x12 single axle trailer for $4,500 obo.

333-0717 2010 POLARIS Assault 800, less than 1,000 mi, c/w new powder track, ice scratchers, gold finger throttle & cover. $7,500 call or text 335-1983 2005 SUMMIT 1000, 162" x 2.5", 16" wide track, exc condit, 1,600 kms, new rebuilt engine. $5,500. 334 6370/667 4981 2010 ARCTIC Cat 600 Sno Pro race sled in great condition, $6,600.00. 334-6857 2013 ARCTIC Cat 600 Sno Pro race sled in great conditon, $9,200.00. 334-6857 WANTED: SNOW plow for my 500 Arctic Cat quad, 2008 model. 336-1621 ARGO CONQUEST, new tires/rims $6,800, Argo Conquest, new motor ,windshield, canopy, $7,800. 867-863-5715 SNOW PLOW for Arctic Cat or Suzuki, like new, $275. 633-6114 WANTED: 456-2130.

CHILD-SIZED snow machine.

2010 TUNDRA 550F, good condit, heavy duty bumper, tow hitch, large windscreen, manual, cover. Stored indoors. 136 track, runs great. $5,500. 393-7759 day, 6674172 eve RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg SINGLE TOY carrier for sleds or quads, fits 6ʼ or 8ʼ box, easy load all aluminum, $1,200 new, asking $600 obo. 668-6809

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467

Heavy Equipment TECK ARMOURED electrical cable #000/3 wire, $7/ft. 863-5715 2003 Dodge Single Cab 4x4 service box, $7,900 2003 Dodge Crew Cab 4x4 service box, $9,800 2003 Chev Super Cab 4x4 service box, $6,900 Ex-Yukon Electrical trucks 333-0717 HOBART 225 amp gas powered welder 2000 obo. call 633-6502 2003 JOHN Deere 310. Four wheel drive loader/backhoe in great condition, under 1,200 hours, $48,500. 332-9975 or 668-3367 1997 I N T E R N A T I O N A L 4900 S/A Plow/Dump Truck DT466 diesel, 10-sp, air brakes, underbody & front plow, sander controls, for info 334-3775 2000 BOBCAT 773, 2,300 hrs, open cab, block heater, 5 attachments, rock & smooth bucket, man-lift, snow-push, heavy duty hydraulic dirt/snow blade, extra tires/rims, $19,600 obo, package deal. 334-7098

Campers & Trailers TAITʼS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon 26ʼ TANDEM Dually Pintle Trailer, Hydraulic Tilt deck, 15,000lbs axles, very strong trailer $4,500 obo, 335-0244 CAR-HAULING DOLLY with new tires and 2 sets of straps, $700 o.b.o. Mornings at 456-4312 LATE 70ʼS 8.5ʼ Vanguard on 1984 F-350 crew cab 4x4 manual, $3,500. 334-7373

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Coming Events ATLIN GUEST HOUSE Deluxe Lakeview Suites Sauna, Hot Tub, BBQ, Internet, Satellite TV Kayak Rentals In House Art Gallery 1-800-651-8882 Email: atlinart@yahoo.ca www.atlinguesthouse.com ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca CAROLING CHORISTERS, singers from the Whitehorse Community Choir will come to YOUR Christmas party and sing carols for 20 minutes. Nov 29, Dec 13, 14 & 20. Fundraiser. 633-4786 HU, A spiritual love song to God, regain peace, love and comfort. Tuesday Nov 5 and Tuesday Dec 3 at 8:10 pm at Elijah Smith School. 633-6594 or www.eckankar-yt.ca FIRST NATIONS Craft Fair at Elijah Smith School Nov. 30th. Book your tables now!

Call the school at 667-5992.

THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. Group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info call Cathy 633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713 HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library, 409 Jarvis, M-F, 11:30-3:00. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net COFFEE HOUSE! Sat. Dec. 7, featuring Darcy Lindberg, Alana Martinson the Open Stage! Help set up 6PM, 7PM Open stage sign-up, 730pm show! $5 United Church Bsmt, 6th+Main, 633-4255 WOMEN'S HOCKEY Jamboree, Nov 29 & 30 at Takhini Arena. Registration is now open! Guaranteed 5 games and banquet.

For registration forms email wwhajamboree@gmail.com IT'S ALL about Coffee and Chocolate. 5 pm, Wednesday, November 27, Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, 9002 Quartz Road (at Icycle Sport). Fundraiser/slide show for Hands of Hope. 668-7082 MEDIATION YUKON AGM on Dec. 3 at 6:30pm, Canada Games boardroom.

AGM, TABLE Tennis Yukon, Sun. Dec. 1, 2:00pm, Whitehorse Elementary School. Info 668-3358 FREE NINE-WEEK study of key Old Testament topics Wednesday nights 7:00pm starting Nov. 13 at Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene, 633-4903, details at http://www.whitehorsenazarene.org/old-testament.html DECREASING SUFFERING in difficult situations. Buddhist teacher Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche. Nov 30, Dec 1, 10:00am-5:00pm, Vista Outdoor Learning.

All welcome. Suggested donation $220.

Register: savonian@hotmail.com.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST scholar Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche returns to Whitehorse November 28. Public talk on mind and how mental states affect accomplishment of goals. 7:00 pm High Country Inn. NORTH END Gallery, Halin de Repentigny reception Nov 8 till end of November, oil on canvas, Transition, Halin's first show in two years featuring new works. 393-3590 YUKON LIBERAL Party Annual General Meeting, December 4th 5:30pm, MacBride Museum. This is notice of constitutional amendments, see YLP.ca for details. Only members may vote. Join or renew at YLP.ca HUMAN RIGHTS Day is December 10. Join the Amnesty International Action Circle to write letters to protect and promote human rights worldwide. Whitehorse United Church (upstairs)7:00pm-9:00pm. www.amnesty.ca THE LITTLEST Art & Craft Fair, 15 years of handmade and local gifts. Saturday, December 7th ,10am – 5pm. 56 Carpiquet Road, Takhini North

MUSIC FOR A WINTER AFTERNOON, Whitehorse String Ensemble Sunday December 1, 2pm, Christ Church Cathedral 4th Ave & Elliott St across from RCMP, admission $10 at the door. For info 667-4630 VIMFF WHITEHORSE Dec 12 and 13. Two nights of mountain films showing at the Beringia Centre. Tickets sold at Up North Adventures.

F.H. COLLINS School Council Regular meeting December 4, 6:30p.m. in the Fine Dining Room at the school, everyone welcome A GOSPEL Christmas, an evening of Christmas music presented by Whitehorse Community Choir, 8:00 pm, Dec 6th & 7th, Yukon Arts Centre, tickets at Yukon Arts Centre and Arts Underground YUKON SCIENCE Institute presents Math, Pattern, and M.C. Escher: The relationship between symmetry and beauty with Bryn Knight, Sunday, November 24, 7:30pm, Beringia Centre, Whitehorse. Free READING & Talk, Writing From a Place of Wonder with Yukon writer Claire Eamer, Thursday, December 5th at 7:30pm at Whitehorse Public Library. Free.

SLUT SHAMING & Victim Blaming, panel discussion Thurs, Dec 5 at 6:30 pm, Rah Rah Gallery. Free, everyone welcome, refreshments served. Call 667-2693 or email vfwc@northwestel.net

Brian James

LILLIES

September 1, 1971 – LaRonge, SK November 19, 2013 – Calgary, AB Brian Lillies of Calgary, Alberta and formerly of Whitehorse, Yukon, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the age of 42 years.

Brian is survived by his loving mother, Christina; sister, Kirstin; niece, Courtney and nephew, Harrison Lillies.

He was predeceased by his father, Jim Lillies.

A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 – 4th Street N.W., (WithiN the valley of QueeN’S Park Cemetery) oN friday, November 29, 2013 at 3:00 P.m.

PleaSe forWard CoNdoleNCeS through WWW.hffS.Com

PORTER CREEK Community Association meeting Monday, December 2nd, 5:15pm at the Guild Hall. More information 633-4829.

Everyone welcome FOOD BANK Society of Whitehorse annual general meeting, Wednesday December 11th at 6:00pm, 306 Alexander Street, Whitehorse. For info call 393-2265

Evangeline (Angie)

HOSPICE LIGHTS of Life Opening Ceremony Thurs Dec 12, noon, Elijah Smith Bldg.

Remember the life of a loved one, Dec 12-20. More info 667-7429

1941 – 2013

NOVEMBER 30, 7:00pm “Into the Mind”, Sherpas Cinemas Ski Film, Beringia Centre, advance tickets at Up North Adventures $15.

Supported by Yukon Brewing and Up North Adventures, proceeds to Yukon Avalanche Association.

JACK HULLAND School Council is holding its regular council meeting on December 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome YUKON PUBLIC Legal Education Association annual general meeting, December 18 @ 5:15pm, Java Connection boardroom NOVEMBER 29: 7pm “Volume 8” Backcountry Snowmobile Film from 509 Films at the Roadhouse. Tickets $10 at the door. Supported by Yukon Brewing. Proceeds to Yukon Avalanche Association INTRO TO Quaker Practice, silent worship, corporate discernment, peace and social justice work, 6 experiential learning sessions, first Sundays 1:00–3:30pm December 1. Sue 334-6629 yukonsuestarr@gmail.com THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. Group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info call Cathy 633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713

Kulych

“ The Soul of our family”

A Celebration of Life

will be held at Mount McIntyre Thursday, November 28. 2013 @ 2:30 pm

Angie is survived by her husband Harry of 56 years, their four children, eight grand children and one great grand daughter; Dale (Monica) Natasha (Derick) Izabella, Landon and Tanner, Ron (Darla) Kendra and Brayden, Vickie (Colin) Kaleb and Kane, Tammy (Omey) and Randi ; sister Josephine of Edmonton and numerous extended family and friends throughout North America.

A very sincere thank-you to Dr. Sally MacDonald, Dr. Xiu-Mei Zhang and the very caring and professional staff on the surgical ward at Whitehorse General Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Angie Kulych Memorial account c/o Monica Kulych @ RBC (Royal Bank) Account# 09950 5012638 to support palliative care training in Yukon.

Brian H. Hunt December 8, 1943 – November 18, 2013

On November 18, 2013, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Brian H. Hunt passed away peacefully at Whitehorse General Hospital. Born December 8, 1943, he is survived by his loving family: His wife Gudrun, sons Derek and Carson and their immediate families, as well as his extended family throughout Canada and Austria.

He will be remembered by all the lives he touched through education and youth and fitness involvement throughout his life and career. The time he invested and his dedication will never be forgotten.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Alison O’Hearn, whom Brian trusted with her care and unwavering support. Although the time was short, her compassion and care was very much appreciated by both Brian and his family. In addition, the Home Care Support Team and the nursing staff at Whitehorse General Hospital were exceptional.

GENERAL METING, Yukon Queer Film Alliance. Monday December 2 @ 6:30pm, 40 Dieppe Dr. Meeting to discuss Coordinator position for Festival.

If you would like to send your fondest memories, thoughts or pictures of Brian, you can email them to: memorylane@ thehuntfamily.ca Please include your contact information.

ATELIER SUR la violence faite aux personnes aînées. Mercredi 27 novembre de 18h30 a 20h30 au Centre de la francophonie. Un échange sur la violence déclarée et non-déclarée. 668-2663, poste 320

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Canada at www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca

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MEETINGS:

Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. <BYTE> Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Ave. <Many Rivers>

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Yukon Communities & Atlin, B.C.

ELIJAH SMITH School Council is holding its regular council meeting on December 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome

- INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills

Enriching our Understanding of Homelessness in Whitehorse presented by the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition, Wednesday, December 4th, 7 pm, Frank Slim Building, Shipyards Park. Everyone welcome.

Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414

THE ART of Belonging, Monday December 2nd at Yukon College, 7pm, join us for a night of anti-racism performances showcasing youth voices, refreshments by donation, free. 393-2676

SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service.

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988

Services

BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.

Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc.

Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050

S.V.P. CARPENTRY Journey Woman Carpenter Interior/Exterior Finishing/Framing Small & Medium Jobs “Make it work and look good.”

Call Susana (867) 335-5957 susanavalerap@live.com

do you have a problem with food?

Beaver Creek Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Carcross Y.T. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Library Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Carmacks Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Dawson City Y.T.

Thursday - 8:00 p.m.

New Beginners Group Richard Martin Chapel Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Community Support Centre 1233 2nd Ave.

Destruction Bay Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Faro Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Haines Junction Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Mayo Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Old Crow Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Pelly Crossing Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Ross River Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Tagish Y.T. Monday 7:30pm Lightwalkers Group Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach Telegraph Creek B.C. Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin Y.T.

Wednesday - 7:00pm Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday - 1:30p.m.

Health Centre

Watson Lake Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

meetings

mondays 7:30 p.m.

4071 4th avenue oayukon@gmail.com • www.oa.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse

MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui 4141B - 4th Avenue.

8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St..

8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No Puffin (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 6:00 pm Young People’s Meeting BYTE Office, 2-407 Ogilvie Street 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 9:00 pm Whitehorse Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 2:30 pm Women’s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital (room across from Emergency) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Marble Group Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)

NS - No Smoking OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking

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MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • construction • renovation • finishing • cabinets • tiling • flooring • repairs • specialty woodwork • custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net ANGYʼS MASSAGE Mobile Service.

Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology.

Angelica Ramirez Licensed Massage Therapist.

867-335-3592 or 867-668-7724 angysmassage@hotmail.com 200-26 Azure Rd Whitehorse YT, Y1A 6E1 NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It's That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 CUTTING EDGE BOBCAT SERVICES •Experienced operator •Insured & WCB certified •Snow removal •Site preparation •Landscaping •Backfills •Asphalt prep work •Clean up & haul away More Info & Free Estimates 333-9560 LOG CABINS & LOG HOMES Quality custom craftsmanship Using only standing dead local timber For free estimate & consultation contact: Eldorado Log Builders Inc. phone: 867.393.2452 website: www.ykloghomes.com IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES “Country Residential Snow Plowing” •Post hole augering •Light landscaping •Preps & Backfills Honest & Prompt Service Amy Iles Call 667-4981 or 334-6369 TCM MAID SERVICE Reliable, Thorough & Professional Reasonable Rates References available 335-4421or 393-3868 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

Has your life been affected by someone’s drinking ???

WEDNESDAY 12:00 noon Hellaby Hall, 4th & Elliott

FRIDAY

7:00 pm Lutheran Church Basement Beginners Mtg ( 4th & Strickland ) 8:00 pm Lutheran Church Basment Regular Mtg ( 4th & Strickland )

KLASSIC HANDYMAN SERVICES “HOME RENOVATION SPECIALIST” “SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOMS” Start to Finish • FLOORING • TILE • CARPENTRY • PAINTING • FENCING • DECKS “ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!!

DON: 334-2699 don.brook@hotmail.com TOMBSTONE CONTRACTING Loader and dump truck services Driveways, parking lots, concrete driveways, sidewalks and pads.

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CITYLIGHT RENOS Flooring, tiling, custom closets Painting & trim, kitchens & bathrooms Fences & gates Landscaping & gardening Quality work at reasonable rates Free estimates Sean 867-332-1659 citylightrenos@gmail.com BOBCAT AND BACKHOE SERVICES in Whitehorse, Marsh Lake, Tagish area Call Andreas 660-4813 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865 SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585 ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a competitive quote!

867-332-7879 SNOW CLEARING Sidewalks, Driveways, Commercial, Residential Call Francis at Speedy Sparkle 668-6481 or cell 334-8480 CONSULTING SERVICES available for proponent(s) requiring government permitting and YESAB assessment work on their projects.

Reasonable hourly rate Please contact Zodie at 403-785-7150 or zodie.groves@gmail.com PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently.

604-259-1592.

Cromarty General Contracting Licenced boiler mechanic (repairs & services) Home & office renovations Bookkeeping services Residential cleaning For boiler & renovation services call 334-2701 For bookkeeping & cleaning services call 335-2702 Employer wanted!

Plumbing and heating technician (Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter B, Red Seal) is looking for full-time employment in Whitehorse, available immediately.

Call or text Frank at 403-827-5643 Wanted: Plumbing jobs!

Journeyman plumber can help you with your plumbing and heating projects.

Contact Frank by phone or text at 403-827-5643 or email frank.herbrig@gmx.net SNOW CLEARING/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-8447 Acorn Building Construction *Bathrooms *Kitchens *Renovations Call Roland at 633-5324 or 334-1198

QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for full delivery Payment plan available Samples on request 668-7218 335-5192

Lost & Found FOUND: 633-4580

BUFF found on Alsek Rd,

LOST- RED wool hat with 4 chin straps on Main Street Nov. 19 or 20, sentimental value. 667-4330

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HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218 TIMOTHY/BROME MIX round bales for sale.

Irrigated quality hay, netting wrapped Delivery available Phone 334-4589 WINTER HORSE boarding/pasturing available close to Whitehorse.

Excellent feed with economical prices.

Phone 334-4589 HORSE BOARD on Takhini River Road, 100+ acres, immediate access to Dawson Trail. $175/month 3 months in advance.

633-4868 or 335-1509.

GRASS-FED BEEF No hormones/antibiotics $4.50/lb hanging weight Sold by quarter, half or whole YUKON VALLEY FARM 335-4431

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Sports Equipment RIGHT-HAND HOCKEY stick, Easton Ultra-Extreme, never used, $15. 660-4806 1991 ALPINE ll double track, good condit, c/w winch and spare parts. $2,000. (867) 634-2157 AVALANCHE BEACON Tracker DTS, excellent condition, easy to use, 2 avail, $130 ea. 821-6011 KICK SLED in good shape, $360 obo.

633-4018 WANTED: HEAVY duty professional treadmill in good working condition. Leave msg between 9am & 5pm @ 667-2737 LINE TWINTIPS 133 Freestyleski with Salomon bindings (skis 1 yr old, tops worn, bottom good), bindings March 2013, $150 obo.

Txt 336-0903 BOYS BAUER ice skates, sz. 5, Pro-Hockey Life, exe condit, paid $335, asking $150.

667-6966 LOOKING TO purchase a rowing machine.

Please call Molly@668-7852 KICK SLED, Norwegian, good condit, new over $600.00, sell for $200.00. 456-4312 SMALL HAND dumbbells, rubber coated, 2 each of 1, 2 & 4 lb, $10 for all. 332-1680 lv msg.

SIX WEIGHT plates, 10 lbs each. Buy all 6 for $50. 667-6472

Livestock YUKON PORK MEAT Cut & Wrapped Government inspected 25lb. boxes or individual order YUKON VALLEY FARM 335-4431

HAY FOR SALE Good variety of excellent quality hay 1st cut alfalfa/timothy mix (65/35%) 60-65 lb, $14.50 2nd cut alfalfa/timothy mix (90/10%) $15 Brome/timothy/orchard grass mix $14.50 Plus we have our own brome hay, $12 for 50-55 lb Oat straw bales $7 Nielsen Farms - Maureen at 333-0615 or email: yukonfarm@gmail.com TWO CANADIAN made Sensation Ride treeless saddles for sale, 17", dressage and all purpose, both complete. Check out www.nickerssaddlery.com and call 334-1522 for inquiries and pictures.

Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 INFANT CAR seat, 0-12 mon, good condit, $40, auto baby swing, good condit, $50.

334-7061 EASY BAKE Oven c/w attachments & instructions, exel Xmas gift, $25. 667-6966 KEEN NEWPORT H2 sandals, pink, kids size 12. Worn one season. Asking $20, 667-6472

Childcare LOLAʼS DAYHOME Located downtown Has spaces available for children 12 months & older Fully licenced & ECD levels 12 years experience Enjoy a clean & learning environment Call 668-5185

Furniture REAL WOOD chairs, need new upholstery, $5 ea, side tables, $25 ea. 393-2275 SOLID OAK drop leaf coffee table, 47 1/2”L. Width 21” (closed ), 35” (open), 15"H. $75.00. 867-634-2040 for info/photo

Kitchen or Restaurant for Lease Town and Mountain Hotel 401 Main Street Apply to Kayle Tel: 668-7644 Fax: 668-5822 Email: info@townmountain.com

WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

ELECTRIC MATTRESS cover w. dual controls, fits king size mattress, great condit. $75, maple headboard/footboard and springs, dbl. size, $40. 660-4806 ANTIQUE WOODEN child's school desk.

Width of table part: 21”, length 14", total height of chair part 31.5”, pull-out drawer. $120. 821-6011

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Craft Fair, December 8th at Lorne Mountain Community Center, reserve a table now. 667-7083

101A WILSON Drive, Sat, Nov 30 3-8pm, beads for making jewellry, each bag $1 (may be worth $10 or more!), 12 bags for $10

BEIGE OVERSTUFFED couch, $350, 633-4707

PUblIC TENDER

ARTISTS PRINTS framed w/matting & glass all signed by the artists, 1 Bateman , End of Season, 2 Jim Robb Moon on The Klondyke and Carribou Crossing.

604-868-4149

12 DAYS of Christmas Market, Tuesday Dec. 11 to Dec. 22, presented by the Fireweed Community Market Society at The Old Fire Hall. Opening day Noon-9pm, Sat-Wed 10am-7pm, Thur-Fri 10am-9pm

PURCHASE HIGH ROOF CARGO VANS

LARGE WOOD office desk with matching credenza and 2 large filing cabinets.

604-868-4149

ARTFUL THINGS Christmas Market, Saturday, Dec. 14th at the Westmark Hotel, 201 Wood Street, 10am-4pm, featuring 12 local bakers, artists and craftspeople. Everyone is welcome!

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, light oak colour 40"H x 46"L x 16"D, $200, 668-4575 before 8pm COFFEE TABLE & two end tables, oak, 50" x 26", 24" x 22" $150 668-4575 before 8pm RED SOFA bed , excellent condition, like new, $300. 668-4575 before 8pm.

KING SIZE Posturepedic mattress, new condit, less than 1-yr old, paid $1,000, asking $550 obo. 633-5324 LA-Z-BOY COUCH & loveseat, burgundy leather, in good condit, $1,200 obo.

335-7520 or 393-2600 CORNER COMPUTER desk, light color, $50. 667-6630

Personals DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community?

Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime.

Info: RCMP 867-667-5555 ARE YOU MÉTIS? Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?

There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845

COFFEE AND Chocolate Christmas Fair 5:00pm Wednesday, November 27 @ Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, limited edition Hands of Hope Coffee/chocolates/truffles & more, India Nepal Slide Show www.hands-of-hope.ca GRANDMA BABEʼS Beads & Bangles Jewellery Sale, Sunday, December 1st, 2-4 pm, at the Masonic Hall, 1501 Dogwood Street, (off Wann Rd) COOKIES! SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 10am-2pm, small $6, large, $15, pies too. Whitehorse United Church, 6th & Main, 667-2989.

TRAVEL BACK in time to Bethlehem for ʻOne Starry Nightʼ. Enjoy this fun interactive family event! Drop in 6-9 pm at Elijah Smith Elementary on Dec. 7th. Admission: FREE JOCELYN'S FINE Jewelry, Saturday 10am-3pm, 6 Carnelian Court (Copper Ridge) 633-6953, buy 1 item save 10%, buy 2 items save 20%, buy 3 items save 30%

LIGHTING ERIK NIELSEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - BLDG.#1380 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2013 / 2014

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is December 11, 2013. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Trevor Justason at (867) 6678450.

Site Visit: December 3, 2013 at 10:00a.m.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

in 3 issues (3 consecutive weeks)

Highways and Public Works

Project Description: Purchase two high roof caargo vans for Fleet Vehicle Agency Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2013. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to David Knight at (867) 667 3114.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Garage Sales #101 - 100 Lambert St. downtown, Saturday, Nov 30th, 10-2pm, moving out, furniture, flat screen TV, Christmas decorations, jewelry, pictures, knick-knacks, kitchen stuff, no earlybirds. 668-5972

Puzzle Page Answer Guide

Sudoku:

Highways and Public Works

PubLIC TENDER PAN-TERRITORIAL HEALTHY EATING PROJECT FINAL REPORT

PUBLIc TENDER

Advertise your Home PHONE: 867-667-6283

Craft Fairs

FIRST NATIONS Craft Fair at Elijah Smith School Sat. Nov. 30th 10-4. Crafts, silent auction, concession, entertainment. School fundraiser. For more info call 667-5992

House Hunters for only $60+GST

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Kakuro:

Crossword:

Word Scramble A: Shuffle B: Compress C: Gobble

Project Description: The Proponent will provide the Government of Yukon Department of Health and Social Services with a final report of the activities of the pan-territorial healthy eating project. The report will collect and compile the lessons learned from the Departments of Health and Social Services in the Governments of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon through this pan-territorial project.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is December 11, 2013. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Before November 14, 2013, documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Second Floor, 9010 Quartz Road, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. On or after November 18, 2013, documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101, 104 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Sidney Maddison at 867-667-5694.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Health and Social Services

Yukon News

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*Take an 8 bi-weekly payment holiday only applicable to purchase finance offers with terms of up to 84 months on all new 2013 and 2014 Nissan models (excluding NV, NV200, and GT-R) when purchased and delivered between Nov. 1 - Dec. 2, 2013. Leases are excluded from program. Offers available only through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit. Offers only available on special low rate finance contracts, and does not apply to Nissan Canada Finance standard rate programs. May not be combined with cash purchase offers. Bi-weekly payments deferred for 120 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charge (if any) will not accrue during the first 106 days of the contract. After the 106 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest (if any) bi-weekly over the term of the contract but not until 120 days after the contract date. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. ≠ Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $31,558 financed at 2.9% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $192 for an 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $3,349.04 for a total obligation of 34,907. ‡13,000 cash discount is valid on all 2013 Titan models/$3,000 cash discount is valid on all 2013 Frontier models when registered and delivered between Nov. 1 – Dec 2., 2013. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ◆ $31,558 Selling Price for a new 2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. s Models shown $43,658/$39,093/$53,378 Selling Price for a 2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2013 Frontier Crew Cab 4.0 SL 4X4 (4CUG73 AA00), automatic transmission/2013 Titan Crew Cab SL 4X4 (3CFG73 AA00), automatic transmission. *≠‡◆sFreight and PDE charges ($1,560/$1,695/$1,730), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars.

Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between Nov. 1 - Dec. 2, 2013. ∞Ward’s Large Cross/Utility segment. MY14 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/Utility Class. 2014 Pathfinder S 2WD with CVT transmission fuel consumption estimate is 10.5L/100 KM CITY | 7.7L/100 KM HWY | 9.3L/100 KM combined.

Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors.

2014 Pathfinder Platinum model shown. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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