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Father Jean-Marie Mouchet, founder of the TEST ski program, died in Whitehorse on Monday. He was 96.

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priest in the 1950s in Old Crow and to have that kind of respect from the community, it was alor Father Jean-Marie most unheard of,” Sudrich said. Mouchet, skiing wasn’t just In the 1960s, Mouchet pioa winter recreation. For him, it neered the Territorial Experiwas an act of faith. mental Ski Training – or TEST “He was never on or off, he – program, and a decade later was always just 100 per cent he had landed Old Crow and a ski coach and a priest. The Inuvik racers on the Canadian way he believed in sport, the National Team, and helped send two were intrinsically linked the famous Firth sisters, Sharon for him. His expression of faith and Shirley from Inuvik, to was through sport,” said Pavlina compete at the Olympics. In Sudrich, a close family friend 1993 he earned the Order of and one of Mouchet’s many Canada for his dedication to the students over the years. people of the North. Father Mouchet died on He has a slew of Yukon acMonday in Whitehorse. He was colades to his name as well. 96. Mouchet was inducted into the Mouchet came to the Yukon Yukon Hall of Fame in 1980, after the Second World War as and earned the commissioner’s an Oblate priest. He was sent to medal in 1981. Old Crow to aid in the CathoSudrich grew up in Whitelic conversion of the Gwich’in horse and learned to ski people. But he also taught them through the TEST program to ski. Many of the Old Crow herself, and is now the coach families were by his bedside in of Ontario’s provincial crosshis final days, Sudrich said. country ski team. She spoke to “He had a very profound the News from Silver Star, B.C., respect for the Gwich’in people, where she is coaching her own and it was mutual. To be a athletes in the Canada Cup race News Reporter

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Chinook numbers continue to plummet Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

his year’s Yukon chinook salmon run could have been the worst on record, despite stricter restrictions on fishing on both sides of the border. The Yukon River Panel is gathered in Whitehorse this week to review the season and discuss the future of the salmon. “It’s hard not to get emotional,” said Duane Gastant’ Aucoin, who spoke on behalf of the Teslin Tlingit Council. Asking First Nations to hold back more than they have been in recent years would be like trying to squeeze blood from a rock, he said. The Teslin Tlingit used to harvest 1,100 fish in an abundant year, while this year they only took 24, said Aucoin. He remembers as a young boy being terrified of the giant salmon that his grandmother would pull into the boat, he said. But now, there are hardly any salmon, and the ones that do show up are small. To the Tlingit people, the salmon are more than food, said Aucoin. They are a people who come to visit every year, to replenish not only the human inhabitants, but the environment itself. “We all feel the loss of the numbers going down.” Fishing restrictions on the Alas-

ka side of the border were stricter this year than they have ever been. Stephanie Schmidt, a research biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, gave an overview of the U.S. season Tuesday. Measures were taken to reduce the chinook bycatch in the commercial chum fishery. When chinook in the river were abundant, fishermen had to leave their gillnets at home and use dipnets or beach seines instead. All chinook had to be immediately released, live. Gillnets are set across a river and catch fish that run into them by ensnaring their gills, while dipnets are used to scoop fish out of the water by hand, and beach seines are nets used to corral fish from shore. When the bulk of the chinook run had passed, commercial fishers could bring out the gillnets, but the allowed mesh size was reduced, as well at the allowed depth, to target chum more specifically and allow chinook to get through. In the end, 484 chinook were caught by the fishery, down from about 1,200 last year, said Schmidt. The harvest by Alaska native subsistence fishers was curtailed, too. Chinook typically enter the mouth of the Yukon River in pulses, with more of the fish in the early pulses headed for Canadian waters.

to fish at all. Others allowed for short fishing windows, or pulled fish camps out early, she said. If fewer than 30,000 chinook get to the border, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans would consider shutting down the First Nations fishery altogether. This has never happened. If it ever does, it could have significant implications, given the established rights of First Nations to harvest fish and manage their own fisheries. This year came close to that threshold. An estimated 30,725 fish made it to the Eagle sonar station, just below the border. Ian Stewart/Yukon News Under federal treaty, Alaska A chinook salmon at the Whitehorse fish ladder in August. must allow 42,500 fish to pass into The Yukon River Panel is meeting this week to discuss the Canadian waters, plus enough to alproblem of low chinook numbers. low for First Nations to share in the harvest. That goal has not been met In past years the first pulse of Last year, 26,772 chinook were in five of the last seven years. fish has been protected by shortharvested in Alaskan portions of The position of the Teslin Tlingit term subsistence closures as those the Yukon River watershed in subCouncil is to “shut the river down,” salmon move up the river, allowing sistence and commercial fisheries. said Aucoin. more fish to make it to the border. Yukon First Nations took 2,200 Being so far from the mouth of Last year, the first and second fish. the river, Teslin sees the worst of the pulses of fish were protected. On this side of the border, First effect of over-fishing in the ocean And in 2013, for the first time Nations are responsible for managand in lower sections of the river. ever, fishing was restricted on the ing their own fisheries. The management decisions done third pulse as well. The Department of Fisheries to date haven’t been working, said The effect of those manageand Oceans works with First NaAucoin. ment decisions are yet to be seen, tions to reduce the harvest, instead It’s time to take a break, get as harvest numbers have not been of regulating the fishing directly, together, figure out what’s going on finalized. said Mary Ellen Jarvis with DFO. and come up with a new plan, he Many remote communities First Nations used different tools said. along the river depend on the fish to curtail the harvest, she said. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com for food through the winter. Some urged their members not

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CYFN Grand Chief Ruth Massie said staking in the territory should be banned until proper consultations with First Nations are held.

of the new proposed consultation process on November 13. This does not give First Nations enough time to meaningfully participate, wrote Massie. “I accept the time constraint placed on the Yukon government through the Yukon Court of Appeal, yet it appears efforts from the CYFN and the Yukon First Nations to engage Yukon government in a collaborative and productive manner continue to go unheeded.” When the Yukon government first announced the proposed changes to the mining regime, it suggested that notification of First Nations for Class 1 exploration activities would be implemented across the territory, without exception. Class 1 activities include clearing trees, building trails, digging up rock and even the use of explosives. But last month it became clear that the government only plans to require Class 1 notification in certain designated areas. The Council of Yukon First Nations would like to see this reversed, according to the letter. Chiefs of the Teslin Tlingit Council and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations also wrote the premier in the last week detailing concerns with the proposed mining rule changes and the consultation process. “We find the consultation process to date flawed and en-

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Mayor hops on a bus Ashley Joannou News Reporter

hitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis says he’s really enjoying taking the bus to work every morning. Earlier this week he was getting off at the stop across from city hall downtown when he thanked the driver for the positive experience and shook his hand. The driver pointed to city hall and said, “You’re welcome. Wait, Do you work here?” the mayor remembers, laughing. While other mayors might be concerned about their lack of recognition, Curtis puts a positive spin on things. “It means he’s that nice to everyone, he didn’t have any other motivations.” Curtis, who lives in Riverdale, started taking the bus this week in response to concerns about the amount of congestion coming out of the area in the mornings. “I thought about it and decided I want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem,” he said. He said he loves his new route to work and plans to continue. At peak travel hours, when the buses are at their fullest, with people heading to work or school, it’s not uncommon to watch those braving the cold on foot out-pace the buses and cars as the vehicles crawl out of the subdivision. The mayor estimates it takes about three minutes to walk from his house to the nearest bus stop and then another 18 to 20 minutes to get to work depending on the traffic. That’s sometimes quicker than a drive, he said. “Driving is not painless,” he added. “You have to get up every morning to warm up your car and clear it off.”

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Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis, right, rides the 5 p.m. bus to Riverdale on Tuesday. Traffic congestion in the subdivision prompted him to take public transit for his commute to and from city hall.

Riverdale is a busy subdivision. It is home to five schools as well as the city’s only hospital. Earlier this year, a new set of stop lights at Hospital Road were turned on. Acting city manager Brian Crist said lights were chosen for the intersection – as opposed to something like a roundabout – after a traffic study was completed. The decision was made based on traffic flow and the amount of

cars moving through the area, he said, adding that it is important to help people turning into the hospital. Crist, like the mayor, also lives in Riverdale. He says the length of his commute has not changed since the lights were installed. The wait can change depending on what time you are heading downtown, he said. “If you leave before 7 a.m. there is no waiting time. If you

wait until 8 or 8:30 there is some stack-up.” Before the lights, things could still back up in the area when drivers would stop to let others make the left turn to Whitehorse General Hospital, Crist said. They are also important for emergency vehicles looking to access the hospital. Lights and sirens from approaching ambulances can change the lights if necessary, he ex-

plained. Crist said the city has the ability to adjust the timing of the in-ground sensors that trigger the lights when standard vehicles are stopped. Crews usually come north once a year to do that kind of work. A new traffic study for the area will be done after the lights have been up for some time, he said.

On Saturday at 5:12 a.m. an employee of Goody’s Gas Bar told police a man had entered the Porter Creek store and demanded money from the safe. “The demand was not met and the suspect proceeded to bear spray the employee,” police said in

a statement. The man left empty handed. “The employee immediately contacted RCMP. Whitehorse RCMP attended the scene along with M division police dog services. The suspect was not located.” Police are asking for the public’s

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band from the right shoulder to the left waist area. He had heavy rubber boots on. Anyone with any information in relation to this crime is asked to call the Whitehorse RCMP at 667-5551. (Ashley Joannou)

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2002 and November 2011, in and around the Haines, Alaska area, the office said. As of last November, Canadian authorities have laid charges against 17 people connected with the investigation. On March 22, 2013, Lyle Whitmarsh was convicted in Alberta provincial court of one count of illegally possessing and importing a brown bear into Canada. He was fined $4,000. On October 16, 2013, Whitmarsh’s brother John was convicted of two counts of illegally possessing and importing into Canada a brown bear. He was fined $15,000. Both men were clients of Martin, the American authorities say. Martin will next appear in Yukon court in January. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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the rules that Corix broke during the cleanup. “The on-site operator’s response to questions about the process for mould remediation raised a significant concern about the likelihood of unnecessary mould exposure throughout the facility,” the report said. The workers didn’t have proper training, the contaminated area wasn’t sealed off from the rest of the facility, and workers used an inadequate vacuum to do the cleanup, the report said. The cause of the mould and standing water was resolved by increasing the airflow through the affected area, the report said. A spokesperson for Corix did not return a call for comment by Monday morning.

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Fire destroys Riverdale home’s second floor

flames as well as smoke and water. At one point the flames caused a partial collapse of Fast-acting firefighters are the ceiling on the second being credited with saving a floor. No firefighters were family home from complete in the building at the time. destruction after a fire earlier Eventually the scene was safe this week. enough that crews were able “It was a great save by our duty crews,” deputy fire chief to climb on the structure to finish putting things out. Kevin Lyslo said yesterday. Once everything was safe, “It would have gone to the items were placed under ground. It was growing fast specially designed covers as even as we pulled up.” protection from smoke and Fire crews were called to water. the home on Bell Crescent A damage estimate has not in Riverdale on Monday just been completed at this point, after 1 p.m. Investigators said Lyslo. were on the scene most of Fire investigators are still that afternoon and returned working to determine exactly yesterday. what caused the fire. Lyslo said the second It appears it started either storey of the single-family somewhere in a room on the home was severely damage by second floor or in the attic, Jesse Winter/Yukon News Lyslo said. Whitehorse firefighters There is nothing to suggest work to save the upper the fire was anything other level of a Riverdale home than an accident. Monday. (Ashley Joannou)

Film exposes harsh realities of residential schools The Yukon Human Rights Commission will screen a film this week to raise awareness of the continued impacts of the residential school system on aboriginal communities. Residential school survivor Joanne Henry will speak before the screening. She hopes that people will come out and get a better understanding of what Canada’s aboriginal people and communities lived through, and continue to live through, she said in an interview this week. “The message was given out

years ago, to take the Indian out of the child. Well, they not only took the Indian out of the child, they took the identity, they took self esteem, they took everything that makes us persons. How do you take something out of somebody and expect them to carry on in their life?” The film, We Were Children, tells the story of Lyna Hart and Glen Anaquod, two survivors of residential schools. The National Film Board and Eagle Vision production combines documentary interviews with dramatic re-enactments that tell the story of the abuses suffered by the children who were ripped

from their families and sent away to school. The film shows a very harsh reality, said Henry. “I imagine any boy or girl who went to residential school could relate to it. It tells the story.” It’s not an easy story to tell, and it’s not an easy story to hear. Commenters on the National Film Board’s website for the movie describe being deeply disturbed by the film, sobbing uncontrollably, wanting to vomit and only being able to watch it in bits and pieces. At this week’s screening in Whitehorse, there will be elders and counsellors on hand for those who need support during or after

the film. There will also be quiet rooms available for ceremony and reflection. The screening will take place Wednesday December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. The United Nations’ Human Rights Day is Dec. 10. (Jacqueline Ronson)

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The great Canadian experiment to house the homeless Trudy Lieberman

housing to the mentally ill who need it to re-enter society, Goering wrote in a commentary hat health is more than that she and colleague Stephen health care was a point I Hwang wrote for Evidenheard many times on my recent ceNetwork.ca. They wrote that Fulbright fellowship visit to traditional housing solutions Canada. Right now in the U.S., for the homeless, such as comyou’d never know that though, munity programs and beds in what with all the hullaballoo shelters, “have not measurably over dysfunctional websites and reduced the number of homefailed efforts to get more people less people country-wide,” so the covered by insurance. You’d Canadian government looked think the only thing that matters for other cost-effective alternais a cheap premium that sometives. how equates with good health “People don’t like to live in outcomes. group homes,” Goering told Well, all Canadians have acme when I visited with her in cess to health care, but not every Toronto a few weeks ago. Canadian has good health, and Some 2,250 homeless people on this trip I heard much more in five Canadian cities enrolled about the social determinants of in the program in 2011. Half of health than about the country’s them received mostly privateinfamous waiting lists. sector housing; the other half When I asked Canadian got the usual community or health expert Michael Decter, shelter referrals. Those in the who served as a deputy health private sector group chose an minister in Ontario, what his apartment in a neighbourhood top priority was for Canadian they liked, and the program prohealth care, it wasn’t reducing vided the furniture. Participants wait times for cataract surgery. contributed 30 per cent of any It was addressing the poor monthly income they received health of the country’s aborigin- toward the rent while subsidies al populations, which he called from At Home/Chez Soi paid an embarrassment. the remainder. They also had “To fix this,” he said, “the to agree to a weekly visit from a country must deal with poverty, case manager. diet, education and housing.” To qualify for this housing In the U.S. we don’t often initiative, individuals don’t need think about coupling housing a job or a stable lifestyle, and with health, but Canada has. they don’t need to enter rehab, One project, At Home/Chez Goering and Hwang wrote. Soi, funded by the Canadian However, those who had their government, is a randomized own apartments started asking controlled trial focused on for additional help to keep their housing for the mentally ill. At home and the stability, privacy Home/Chez Soi is built around and safety it offered, Goering the concept that housing is the noted. first order of business, folWhat are the results so far? lowed by support services that For people in their own aparthonour a person’s choices and ments, “the quality of life is offer a range of resources, says better and aspects of social Dr. Paula Goering, a psychiatry functioning are better,” Goering professor at the University of explained. “And they are using Toronto who led the study. more services in the community At Home/Chez Soi provides Troy Media

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than acute services.” That could be a plus given that Canada is trying to shift from costly acutecare settings to care in the community, which frees up resources for the very sickest and trims wait times for elective surgeries. There is some evidence, Goering added, that use of emergency rooms is down, too. While researchers expected to see different physical and mental health outcomes for the two study groups, they found improvement in both. The reasons: perhaps some participants who were in crisis at the beginning of the study returned to a more normal state anyway, or maybe the similar effects stem from what Goering calls “an accessible health-care system that does serve both populations.” On the money side, the interim results point to cost offsets for other services. Goering added that “for every $10 spent on housing, $7 are saved Reporters

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in health and criminal justice costs.” Researchers in Portugal, Australia, and France have looked at the program, and the French have started their own parallel study. What’s next? The program is likely to continue with support from the federal government whose response to the project’s success has been “quick and dramatic.” Goering said the fact that the program was a randomized, controlled trial strengthened researchers’ voice in government. They had also hoped for support

from the cities and provinces to continue the program, but that has been slower to achieve. Funding has been secured in two cities, is somewhat in place for two more, but not at all in the fifth one, Montreal. Still, At Home/Chez Soi is an innovative approach to homelessness that reinforces the truism that good health is more than swallowing the latest wonder drug. Trudy Lieberman is an adjunct associate professor of public health at Hunter College in New York City. Courtesy www.troymedia.com.

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Canada’s economic health check ing the long-term bag for dodgy economic policies, may want to pay more attention. by Keith The IMF’s 2013 report card on Halliday Canada is reassuring, at least compared to most other countries. Economic growth in the year up to the first quarter of 2013 was 1.4 per cent. Although this was down from 2.6 percent the year before, growth like 1.4 per cent is better than most European countries can even dream about these days. IMF he International Monetary economists also expect Canadian Fund just completed Canada’s growth to accelerate into 2014. annual economic health check. The IMF expects the big The IMF is perhaps best known growth drivers to be a recovering for its crisis lending to debtU.S. economy and continued maschallenged governments in places sive investment in the Canadian like Greece, Portugal or Ukraine. energy sector. These factors will However, it also does annual outweigh headwinds such as inpolicy reviews for the rest of its debted governments and consum188 member countries. ers cutting back their spending. The IMF is the international So far, so good. economic equivalent of your anHowever, the IMF also likes to noying doctor, who keeps sugtalk about “downside risks.” The gesting you eat less bacon and U.S. economy could be derailed by exercise more when you haven’t more Washington bickering over even had a heart attack yet. And the federal debt ceiling, or excesas many of us ignore our doctor’s sively rapid “tapering” of quantiadvice, many governments find it tative easing by the federal reserve. easy to ignore the IMF. If a coun- A sudden slow-down in emerging try doesn’t need a multi-billion markets or further ructions in the dollar IMF loan, then the organEurozone could also create probization has limited leverage. lems for Canada. Many national politicians find The energy sector could end up the IMF annoying for its buzzkill growing faster than expected, esviews on many of their favourite pecially if new pipeline construcexpensive election promises. Cittion and U.S. demand grow faster izens, who usually end up holdthan assumed. However, delays

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in energy infrastructure projects or faster growth in U.S. oil and gas production – driven by more fracking in unconventional properties – could slow the Canadian economy. The IMF, like your baconhating doctor, also has some advice for Canadians. With growth solid and inflation remaining low, the IMF tells us that there is no hurry for the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates. This is good news for people with floating-rate mortgages and consumer debt, and bad news for savers. The IMF also says that the federal and provincial governments need to continue to manage their deficits carefully. We are “not immune to long-term spending pressures, mainly coming from population aging and continued growth in per capita health care costs.” As for the federal deficit, the IMF considers the current debt repayment approach “appropriate.” There is room if the economy slows down, however, to delay balancing the budget. The IMF suggests the provinces (and territories also, I assume) set up independent budget offices so that citizens have an independent view to compare with the rose-tinted forecasts that finance ministers often make. Their economists also suggest a more

formal fiscal policy, spelling out in advance how the deficit will be allowed to move up and down in good years and bad. The IMF points out the new federal and Alberta policies in this area as steps in the right direction. IMF boffins also suggest Canada take steps to manage the risks in its housing sector better. Reuters reported that Canadian household debt as a percentage of income hit a record high in the second quarter. It was even higher than the figure in the U.S. just before their bubble burst. With house prices continuing to surge in many parts of the country, and Canadians taking on ever more debt to pay them, we risk “triggering a less friendly unwinding of domestic imbalances and further weakening of household spending.” That is IMF-talk for a housing bubble bursting. The IMF also suggests we rethink how mortgage insurance happens in Canada. The taxpayer, through the CMHC, has guaranteed almost $600 billion of mortgages in Canada. To put that in perspective, it is more than double the total annual federal program budget. If Canada had an American or Irish style housing accident, the federal government would be crippled if it had to make good on a substantial portion of the

$600 billion in insurance. That may be a remote eventuality, but you might have noticed that “once in a lifetime” events seem to be happening to banks and insurance companies more often lately. The IMF is quite right to say that we should be rethinking our approach to insurance while the housing market is relatively good. The government has already started to take some steps. If anything happens in the next few years, we shall see if they started soon enough. So what are the implications for Yukoners? First of all, it is reassuring that the IMF thinks the federal finances are in tolerable shape. This bodes well for our continued transfer payments. Secondly, it looks like we will continue to enjoy low interest rates and our exporters will have a relatively strong Western Canadian economy to export into. That may not sound too exciting, but we should be thankful we’re not reading an IMF report like the ones being published in Athens or Kiev this year. 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

Bibi and Barack, the sequel by THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

ould Bibi Netanyahu and Barack Obama share the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize? The thought sounds ludicrous on its face, I know. The two do not like each other and have radically different worldviews. But as much as they keep trying to get away from each other, the cunning of history keeps throwing them back together, intertwining their fates. That will be particularly true in the next six months when the US-led negotiations to defuse Iran’s nuclear bomb-making capabilities and the US-led negotiations to reach a final peace between Israelis and Palestinians both come to a head at the same time. If these two leaders were to approach these two negotiations with a reasonably shared vision (and push each other), they could play a huge role in remaking the Middle East for the better, and – with John Kerry – deserve the Nobel Prize, an Emmy, an Oscar and the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Let’s start with the Iran talks. After his initial and, I believe, wrongheaded

outburst against the US-led deal to freeze and modestly roll back Iran’s nuclear program in return for some limited sanctions relief, Netanyahu has quieted down a bit and has set up a team to work with the US on the precise terms for a final deal with Iran. I hope that Bibi doesn’t get too quiet, though. While I think the interim deal is a sound basis for negotiating a true end to Iran’s nuclear bomb-making capabilities, the chances of getting that true end are improved if Bibi is occasionally Bibi and serves as our loaded pistol on the negotiating table. When negotiating in a merciless, hard-bitten region like the Middle East, it is vital to never let the other side think they can “outcrazy” you. The Jews and the Kurds are among the few minorities that have managed to carve out autonomous spaces in the Arab-Muslim world because, at the end of the day, they would never let any of their foes outcrazy them; they did whatever they had to in order to survive, and sometimes it was really ugly, but they survived to tell the tale. Anyone who has seen the handy work of Iran and Hezbollah firsthand – the US Embassy and U.S. Marine bombings in Beirut, the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Lebanon, the bombing at Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, and the bombing of the Jewish Community Centre in Buenos Aires – knows that the Iranians will go all the way. Never negotiate with Iran without some leverage and some crazy

on your side. Iran’s leaders are tough and cruel. They did not rise to the top through the Iowa caucuses. While you need some Obama “cool” to finalize a deal with Iran, to see the potential for something new and to seize it, you also need some Bibi crazy – some of his Dr. Strangelove stuff and the occasional missile test. The dark core of this Iranian regime has not gone away. It’s just out of sight, and it does need to believe that all options really are on the table for negotiations to succeed. So let Bibi be Bibi (up to the point where a good deal becomes possible) and Barack be Barack, and we have the best chance of getting a decent outcome. Had Bibi not been Bibi, we never would have gotten Iran to the negotiating table, but without Barack being Barack, we’ll never get a deal. Just the opposite is true on the Israeli-Palestinian front. Had Kerry not doggedly pushed Bibi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the negotiating table, Bibi would not have gone there on his own. As Stanley Fischer, the widely respected former Bank of Israel governor, told a New York University forum on Tuesday: “The approach that we have to be strong, because if we’re not strong we will be defeated, is absolutely correct but it is not the only the part of national strategy. The other part is the need to look for peace, and that part is not happening to the extent that it should,” the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported. I believe Europeans, in particu-

lar, would be more sympathetic to a harder-line Israeli position on Iran if they saw Israel making progress with the Palestinians, and if some of them did not suspect that Bibi wants to defuse the Iranian threat to make the world safe for a permanent Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Moreover, if Israel made progress with the Palestinians, it could translate the coincidence of interests it now has with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arabs – which is based purely on their having a common enemy, Iran – into a real reconciliation, with trade and open relations. On the Iran front, Netanyahu’s job is to make himself as annoying as possible to Obama to ensure that sanctions are only fully removed in return for a verifiable end to Iran’s nuclear bombmaking capabilities. On the Israeli-Palestinian front, Obama’s job is to make himself as annoying as possible to Netanyahu. Each has to press the other for us to get the best deals on both fronts. This is a rare plastic moment in the Middle East where a lot of things are in flux. I have no illusions that all the problems can be tied up with a nice bow. But with a little imagination and the right mix of toughness and openness on Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian issue, the Israeli prime minister and American president could turn their bitter-lemon relationship into lemonade. Thomas L. Friedman writes on international affairs for the New York Times.

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ARTS Old World brass in Old Town

Roxanne Livingstone Special for the News

Yukoners use their sagging detached garages to indulge their passions. In Old Town, Whitehorse that can be tinkering with trucks, building projects, and most often storing their treasures that can’t fit into the small houses. But beside the weed-covered ditches of Eighth Avenue, the pert sounds of an acoustic brass band pop out of a garage. It’s the weekly practice of The Brass Knuckle Society. Jesse Whitehead lives in the nearby house and is the leader of the band. “It’s fun to have the juxtaposition of New Orleans or Old World brass in the Yukon,” he says. “It was my ambition when I moved up here. It’s celebratory. It builds community. The tradition is live acoustic music in the street – original, live folk music from around the world. I think it’s important to reach out to people – that’s what we are about.” Whitehead is a Kootenay boy turned Vancouver musician/cycle tourer. When he moved to the Yukon a year and half ago, he cycled to Atlin to play his trumpet and cornet at the music festival and later paddled to Dawson for their famous July festival. Then he met a tuba player from Quebec City, Wiliam Auclair Bellemare, and grabbed him to begin building a band. Kristen Range plays accordion while Thibaut Rondel is on alto sax. “Things really clicked when we met Will Hegsted, tenor sax. He’s the one that brought everybody to the next level. He challenged us

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The Brass Knuckle Society’s frontman, Jesse Whitehead, performs at last season’s Frostbite Battle of the Bands.

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every day and by the third practice he wrote a song for us. He inspired us to get shows and be a real band.” While Whitehead is the organizational leader of the band, they look to Hegsted as the musical director. Hegsted spent the first eight years of his life on a trapline near Frances Lake and says he absorbed music into his bones from his family. “My dad was a music teacher before I was born. I learned music through osmosis, there was always instruments lying around the house so I spent a lot of time dabbling. I got my first saxophone when I was

10 but only played it seriously in the last four years.” The band laughs off the hierarchy of who is the boss, and Hegsted himself insists they are all open to ideas and simply throw things together the best they can. Two months ago, Dawson Creekraised Josh Regnier and his drums joined the band. His philosophy dovetails with the others. “If we are having fun and dancing around it is really inclusive and others do it,” he says. “It can open you up socially and it’s authentic.” They say they want to reach out

to people, and so on Halloween night The Brass Knuckle Society did. In fact, they reached in – into the homes and ears of Old Town residents as they marched through the streets. The tuba summoned, the saxophones tempted, and the cornet thrilled us from the edge of the Pioneer Cemetery. The accordion player was absent and the drummer was late to emerge from the garage. Under the hanging telephone wires Regnier strode down the hard mud of Eighth Avenue to join his band. He

had secured his drums with dog leashes and bungee cords. With a rat-tat-tat of the drums, children and dogs tugging on ropes ran after him. Costumed parents scurried to keep up. On Wood Street about 75 living souls danced around the gleaming brass instruments. Some were in skeleton costumes on stilts. A finely dressed lady twirled her orange Chinese umbrella over her head. There were paper mache lanterns on poles. A witch in striped stockings kicked her legs up high while children jumped around to the oompah oompah melody. The five masked musicians in wool suits led the way down Seventh Avenue with a slow tease. Whitehead used his hand to muffle the bell of his cornet to create suggestive notes. It sounded like an eastern European Jewish wedding song as it got faster and faster. Kids zigged and zagged through the musical mob to trick or treat at each door. Residents stepped onto their porches or yards to peer at the Pied Piper musicians leading a motley dancing mob. The Brass Knuckle Society paraded us down Fourth Avenue where cars honked at the sight. The cornet, proudly tarnished from a career longer than the life of anyone here, led the way to return us alongside the spruce treed cemetery. The sky grew a richer black as the costumed crowd lingered to hear a gypsy tune. The stars had crept lower. It seemed they too wanted to hear the celebratory sounds. “Our band was meant for moments like tonight,” said Whitehead.

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A frosty festival Photos by Ian Stewart Photos from clockwise: Santa Claus gets a lift from Philippe Leblond during the Winterval parade on Main Street in downtown Whitehorse on Saturday. Ivone Matavele, a volunteer with Canada World Youth, sings while Ssasi Sangare plays the djembe. The Christmas tree at Front and Main glows after the official tree-lighting. Youngsters enjoy roasted marshmallows at a fire barrel on the riverfront. The Brass Knuckle Society provides the tunes, despite the -26 temperature.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

SPORTS AND

RECREATION Crusaders become giant killers in volleyball final Yukon senior boys title. Last year had a similar story with the Crusaders going winless in Super Volley before winning the championships in a barnburner against the Warriors. “I don’t know how we pull it off every year, but Vanier always comes through the backdoor of every tournament,” said Crusaders captain Louis Kedziora. “We lose every game up to it and then we win the last championship. I’m surprised that every year we pull it off somehow. “After Dawson we all just buckled down and the coach told us we really had to work

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ithin the gymnasium at Vanier Catholic Secondary there is a plaque above a door that reads: It isn’t the hours you put in, it’s what you put into the hours. The Vanier Crusaders senior boys team put a lot into their hours to win the senior boys division of the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships at Porter Creek Secondary on Saturday. “We were definitely the underdogs, there’s no hiding from that,” said Crusaders head coach Jeremy Staveley. “There are nine guys here … and they came to practice and worked and worked and worked. They might not have the same amount of experience as the other team, but they sure had the work ethic.” Vanier defeated the F.H. Collins Warriors 25-23, 25-22 in the final for the title. The Crusaders, who finished third in Whitehorse’s Super Volley league, weren’t the underdogs because they were weak, rather because the Warriors were so strong. The loss prevented the Warriors from capturing the team’s first triple crown, having already won the Dawson Invitational Volleyball Tournament and the Super Volley title. In fact, the loss was the Warriors’ only one since the start of the Super Volley season. So what went wrong? “I’m still trying to figure that out, actually,” said Warriors head coach Shaun McLoughlin the day after the loss. “I thought the guys were fairly calm to start, but as soon as Vanier started pressing a lot harder than they had all year – that was probably the best match I’ve seen Vanier play all year – it caught the guys off guard a bit. I don’t think they knew how to react. “It was really the first time we’ve been pressed all year by a team up here. No matter how much we prepared for that in practice, the nerves just threw the guys off.” The Warriors looked on their way to the title early on, taking a 13-6 lead in the first set. The Crusaders eventually moved to within two on a kill from power Zach Giczi followed by a block by Noah Kitchen to make it 22-20. Then the wheels came off for the Warriors. Vanier tied the game 23-23 on two missed Warrior attacks and a line violation. A lifting violation and a botched Warrior attack ended the set. It took five match-points for Vanier to complete the upset. Up 24-17,

our asses off to get this medal,” he added. “We all went to every practice and we just buckled down and put everything in and we got it.” Vanier reached the final with a win over the Porter Creek Rams in the semifinal. Dawson’s Robert Service School Knights captured the bronze with a straight-set win over the Rams. Giczi credited “a lot of hard work throughout the season” for the Crusaders’ triumph. “We practiced so hard, everyone showed up for practice every day. We worked really hard for it. “We lost our first two games of the tournament and from then on our coach told us: next we’re undefeated, no balls hit the floor without someone diving. “We went out there and just put all our hearts into it.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com Tom Patrick/Yukon News

Left, F.H. Collins Warriors’ Josh Harlow attempts to block Vanier Crusader Trent Pumphrey during the senior boys final of the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships at Porter Creek Secondary on Saturday. The Crusaders took the title for the third year in a row. Bottom, Crusaders libero Mustafa Syed goes for a dig in the final.

Vanier missed an attack, Warriors’ Tristan Sparks scored two points with big blocks, and Giczi missed a spike. Giczi would make it up. At 24-22, after two big digs by libero Mustafa Syed, Giczi delivered one last kill. He was named tournament MVP. “It feels great, I’m super glad,” said Giczi. “But I couldn’t have done it without my team. I wouldn’t have

won MVP if I didn’t have Libero Mustafa passing up balls, everyone working hard to get balls up. I never would have won without my setter Louis (Kedziora), he played really well and got balls up to me every game – perfect sets.” The win marked Vanier’s third straight

Tournament All-Stars Tristan Untershute (Carcross) Jamie Favron (Knights) Tanner Borsa (Rams) Jono Runions (Warriors)

Louis Kedziora (Crusaders) Trent Pumphrey (Crusaders) MVP Zach Giczi (Crusaders)

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Rams prevent Crusader sweep in senior girls final Tom Patrick News Reporter

ollowing a loss to the Vanier Crusaders in the Super Volley final, the Porter Creek Rams were itching for a high-stakes rematch against their cross-town rivals. Their wish came true. Rams defeated the Crusaders 26-24, 25-21 in the senior girls final of the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary. It was the second year in a row the Rams captured the senior girls title. “I’m just really proud because after a tough loss in our Super Volley final there, they took it, they used it, and they came out and shined today,” said Rams head coach Amy Palamar. “I couldn’t be prouder, they played an amazing game,” she added. “They came out and did all the things we’ve been working on and they played their game. They were strong and fought right to the end.” The win for the Rams prevented Vanier from winning all four divisions at the championships on Saturday. The Porter Creek squad’s only loss of the season was to the Crusaders in the Super Volley final, having gone undefeated

in the regular season, the Dawson Invitational and the championships last week. “It feels good,” said Rams power and captain Daria Jordan. “After what happened in the Super Volley final we came and played our game, showed them what we could do, and came out on top.” After slipping behind 17-12 in the opening set, the Rams tied the score 19-19 and took a one-point lead on back-row kills from Jordan. They then took the set on an unreturned serve from power Sam Wintemute. “I think at the beginning of the game it was mostly nerves,” said Jordan. “Everyone was really nervous after what happened in the Super Volley final. Once the nerves were gone and we started attacking and playing how we could, that’s when the game turned around.” Tied 9-9 in the second set, the Rams went on a eightpoint run on the serve of setter Hannah Milner, who was named to the tournament’s All-Star team. The Rams reached matchpoint on a crafty tip from Milner before middle Teah Dickson knocked in an unreturned serve to end the match.

With a bucket load of kills in the final, Jordan was named the tournament MVP. “I was surprised,” said Jordan. “But I think all of my team played just as well as every other player, we all did what we needed to get it done in the end. It just went to one person and I’m proud to say I was the MVP of the tournament.” The Rams arrived in the final with a semifinal win over Dawson’s Robert Service School Knights, who beat the F.H. Collins Warriors to take bronze. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Porter Creek Rams captain Daria Jordan spikes the ball against the Vanier Crusaders during the junior girls final of the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary. The Rams defended their title from last year.

Tournament All-Stars Kailey Sparks (Warriors) Melissa Neuf (Knights) Chloe Turner-Davis (Crusaders) Chanel Newell (Crusaders)

Hannah Milner (Rams) Sam Wintemute (Rams) MVP Daria Jordan (Rams)

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Mulish Mustangs fight to silver in Wetaskiwin Tom Patrick News Reporter

he Peewee B Mustangs just don’t give up. Their persistence served them well over the weekend in Alberta. The Whitehorse rep team twice fought back from losing situations en route to a silver at the Wetaskiwin Peewee Challenge, a Tier 4 tournament an hour south of Edmonton. Not bad for a team that had only three games under their belt before leaving on the road trip. “I’m very happy with the trip,” said Mustangs head coach Ryan Hennings. “These boys only played three games as a group prior to going to this tournament and we were playing teams from Alberta that play two games a week and have practices … they’ve played 20 games this season, in pressure games, in tournaments every second weekend.” Down 2-0 against Wainwright STS Storage Saturday morning, the Mustangs got on the board with a goal from defenceman Josh Kearney. In the final minute of play, with the goalie pulled, Whitehorse tied the game on a goal from winger Adam Hennings during a mad scramble in front of the Wainwright net, sending the Whitehorse fans into a frenzy. “It felt like a win for us, it felt like a loss for them,” said Ryan. “It was a battle right down to the end.” Later in the day the Mustangs found themselves down 3-2 at the start of the third period against the Okotoks Oilers. Not only did Whitehorse take the lead, the team piled seven goals in the Oilers’ net. Mustangs Keegan Bevilacqua, Kyle Bierlmeier and Adam Hennings each had two goals in the game. Joshua Zaccarelli, Brandon Petelski and Jakob Ekholm each contributed individual goals. “We got contributions from all our lines and all our players,” said Hennings. “We got on a roll, put the puck in the net, and kept on rolling.” The Mustangs opened the tournament with a 6-4 win over home team Wetaskiwin Black Hawks with Whitehorse snapping the tie on a pair of third period goals. Bierlmeier had two goals in the game and winger Joseph Coyne was named Whitehorse’s Player of the Game. “The kids were nervous of course,” said Ryan. “It was their first tournament and the pressure was on. They were all full of excitement. “The kids were totally ecstatic (with the win),” he added. “We started off on a real good note and that gave the kids some confidence to play. They knew they could play with these teams in Alberta. We started moving forward and gaining some momentum.”

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The Mustangs fell 2-0 in a rematch against Wainwright in the gold medal game on Sunday. Whitehorse sent two pucks off the crossbar and one off the post in the third period but just couldn’t get one through. “It was just one of those games where we just couldn’t get a break,”

said Ryan. “The kids never gave up the whole weekend, battled hard, and truly deserved that silver medal.” Mustangs teams, including the Peewee Bs, will be busy this weekend for Hockey Day in Whitehorse and Mustangs Night. The Peewee B Mustangs will

host the Juneau Capitals for a four-game series and the Norcope Bantam Mustangs will play four games against the visiting Port Alberni Bulldogs. The weekend will also feature league games and an interesting matchup between the Peewee A

Mustangs and the Female Mustangs on Saturday. The action kicks off with a Timbits game between Whitehorse teams the Wild and the Flames Friday at 4:45 p.m. at Takhini Arena. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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through the second set (of the junior girls final) we had three, four guys here, so we were late starting,” said anier’s junior boys team cut Shewfelt. “So it was hard to get them through two doses of black and focused, ready to play for the first gold to win the Pepsi Volleyball Yuwhistle. But the team came together kon Championships at Porter Creek really well. They came out right from Secondary on Saturday. the get-go ready to play.” After defeating the F.H. Collins The Crusaders trailed the Warriors “9” Team in the semifinal, the Vanier for the majority of both sets during Crusaders downed the F.H. Collins the final. When they fell behind 19-13 “10” Team 25-18, 25-21 in the final to in the second set, Shewfelt called a take gold. timeout to get his team back on track. Crusaders head coach Dustin “During a timeout I try not to Shewfelt was happy with the win. Ac- talk too much,” said Shewfelt. “If it’s tually, he was happy he had enough something they are doing well, I’ll players to compete in the final. start with that. If there are things that “I was a bit nervous at the beginneed to be changed, I’ll try between ning because by three quarters News Reporter

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two and three little things they can change without be too wordy. Keep it short and simple and make sure they can focus on those three things when the whistle comes.” Whatever he said, it seems to have worked. Vanier climbed back into the game beginning with a kill and an ace from RJ Siosan and tied the set 19-19 on a spike from Kyle Rubio. Rubio also delivered the winning serve in the first set and was named tournament MVP. “He was probably the most consistent hitter through that final game,” said Shewfelt. “He was able to hit through the block. And just make the smart play when the hit wasn’t there. Kyle was really good at keeping the ball alive and keeping it in play, whether it’s an off set or passing up a free ball … He’s a very smart player.” The Crusaders took the match on a volley from setter and captain Daniel Moses, who said he was surprised by the win. “I thought they were the stronger team,” said Moses. “They were better at passing and hitting at the beginning of the year, but then we got better.” Vanier, who won the Dawson Invitational Volleyball Tournament, lost to the Warrior finalists team comprised of Grade 10 players during the tournament’s round-robin. “We split up our training squad into a Grade 9 team and a Grade 10 team about two weeks ago with the aim of finishing first and second,” said Warriors head coach Peter Grandmanis. “We played well to get here, came up a little bit short today. Vanier has a big, experience team and it showed through with a couple-point difference in each set today.” The Warriors “9” Team defeated Dawson’s Robert Service School Knights 25-18, 25-23 for the bronze. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Crusaders hang on for junior girls title Tom Patrick News Reporter

he Vanier Crusaders watched a sizable lead dwindle to nothing in the junior girls final of the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships. Instead of letting their nerves get the better of them, they stayed tough and took a 25-18, 25-23 win over the Porter Creek Rams on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary. “It was a great feeling, the girls worked extremely hard all year and every single one of them gave it their all, all the time,” said Crusaders head coach Dwayne Stoker. “We had a tough semifinal yesterday … So we coaches were worried about them keeping it mentally together. “Porter Creek played a fantastic game, probably the best game I’ve seen them play.” Vanier was cruising in the second set before the Rams began to turn the tide. Down 19-9, the Rams pulled within a point of the Crusaders on a kill by Thea Carry to make it 20-19 for Vanier. The Crusaders made a little breathing room on a kill from Jiela Tobias and a service winner from Lauren Gillies at 22-19. Porter Creek’s Brook McNally tied the game 23-23 on an ace before missing her next serve to give Vanier matchpoint. “I’m so impressed with the girls, I couldn’t ask for more from them,” said Rams head coach Emily Fedoriak. “They worked so hard. We were down by 10 points that one time and they fought back to lose by two. The girls were happy with the outcome and so was I.” Tobias put in a service winner for the match and was named tournament MVP. “I love playing on the court with her,” said Crusader captain Laurie Reti. “She’s the other power, back-row hitter. When she swings I get stoked

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Vanier Crusaders Kate Londero, left, and Lauren Gillies attempt a block in the junior girls final at the Pepsi Volleyball Yukon Championships at Porter Creek Secondary on Saturday. The Crusaders won in two sets.

and it makes me want to play harder.” Saturday’s game was a rematch of the Dawson Invitational Volleyball Tournament final in October. The Crusaders took that one as well.

“I’m incredibly stoked, it feels good,” said Reti. “Last year is was both silver for Dawson and Yukon champs, so it feels good to win. “It was a great season and my team was phenomenal

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Crusaders power Jiela Tobias sets the ball in the final. Tobias was named tournament MVP.

to play with … I’m actually pretty sad it’s over.” The F.H. Collins Warriors claimed the bronze with a 2516, 25-16 win over the Teslin School Predators. The Preda-

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Skiers named top athletes at awards night Tom Patrick News Reporter

he Sport Yukon Awards Night “was a good night for cross-country skiing,” said Whitehorse’s Alain Masson. In addition to Masson’s induction into the Sport Yukon Hall of Fame for his work as head coach for Cross Country Yukon, four cross-country skiers won the major individual athlete awards at the ceremony held Thursday at the Westmark Whitehorse. “It was great to see a lot of the skiers rewarded for their great results last season,” said Masson. “I was happy it coincided with my induction into the Hall of Fame. It was a great evening to be surrounded by skiers. It was a fantastic evening.” Having competed at the World Nordic Championships last season, Whitehorse siblings Graham and Emily Nishikawa were given the international male and female athletes of the year awards. “I was really happy and honoured to win that,” said Graham. “I had a great season last year and I was super honoured.” “I was very honoured,” said Emily. “My mom texted me – she was at the award ceremony – and told me that I won, and I was so excited and so honoured to win this award.” The Nishikawas, who are both on the national development team, won the awards in 2011 and Emily again last year. Before qualifying for and competing at the world championships, the Nishikawas both posted personal best results at a World Cup event last December in Canmore, Alta. Graham raced to 15th in the 30-kilometre skiathlon and Emily sped to 34th in the 15-kilometre skiathlon. Graham went on to win two silver and two bronze at the Haywood Ski Nationals – the Canadian championships – at the end of the season. Both listed the trip to the worlds and the career-best finishes at the Alberta World Cup as their season highlights.

in the Year of Birth aggregate at the nationals and placed seventh overall in his first time competing in the senior men division. He and teammate David Greer won the silver in the team sprint on opening day. Johnsgaard went on to take fifth and sixth in two other races at the Haywoods. Spending the year training with his team, the Yukon Elite Squad that he helped found, was his season highlight, said Johnsgaard. “The whole year, the whole summer, it was pretty amazing to have five of us from the Yukon who are all friends and high-performance athletes all training together in the same spot. It was pretty amazing to have that group of guys to train with.” Cross-country skiers were not the only award winners on Thursday. Whitehorse curling rink Team Koltun was named team of the year. The team placed fourth in the women’s division of the 2012 Canadian Junior Curling Championship in February. “We were very excited,” said skip Sarah Koltun. “When we heard we were nominated we were very grateful, very honoured. Bob Nishikawa photo “We think it’s a pretty Whitehorse cross-country skier Graham Nishikawa races at the Alberta World Cup last big deal because we are very December. Nishikawa and his sister Emily were named international athletes of the proud of where we’re from year at the Sport Yukon Awards Night last Thursday. and the place we represent. We always go out to all these Year of Birth aggregate divhad great results last season “Making it to the world tournaments and try to do ision and was sixth for junior and they now have an extra championship was definitely our best and show people the women. award to show for it. The two a highlight, and I had a great Yukon can compete, so to be The Carleton University 20-year-olds were named race at the Canmore World recognized for that is very exnational/territorial athletes of skier bagged a bronze in the Cup – it was a career best for citing. We’re all very grateful.” team sprint in the CCUNC me,” said Graham. “Skiing at a the year. The team, which includes “I was super happy, it’s nice division (Canadian College high level and consistently the third Chelsea Duncan, second and University Nordic Cham- Patty Wallingham and lead whole year was exciting, seeing to get the recognition of the pionships). hard work I’ve put in,” said the hard work paying off.” Jenna Duncan, finished the Murray then took gold in Murray. “It’s a chance to step “Making the world chamround-robin portion of the the open female 10-kilometre junior nationals tied for third back and look at what you’ve pionship team along with my classic in the CCUNC divbrother, that was definitely the done. with a 7-3 record. ision, earning a silver in junior “Thanks to everyone who highlight of my season,” said With only the top three have helped me along the way women. Emily. “And my best World teams advancing into the “I was top-10 every day, so because I wouldn’t have made Cup result was here in Canplayoffs, Team Koltun played that was great,” said Murray. it without them.” more in December last year. a tiebreaker against Ontario, Murray will soon compete A season of hard work came We both had a great race on losing 6-5. at the World University Games to a head for both skiers at that day in December last The high point of the the Haywood Ski Nationals in in Trentino, Italy, later this year.” season was “making it to that month. tiebreaker,” said Koltun. “GoMarch. Whitehorse’s Knute JohnsJohnsgaard also placed first ing into that last game knowMurray took first in the gaard and Kendra Murray

ing we had to beat Ontario if we wanted to keep our dream alive. “Unfortunately it ended quickly with the loss in the tiebreaker game. But just making it out of the round-robin was huge for us. We were pretty proud of that.” Team Koltun took five wins to place third in their first Women’s World Curling Tour event, the Valley First Crown of Curling, at the start of last season. Years of hard work have culminated in a coach of the year award for Whitehorse’s Russ Tait. “Throughout the Yukon there are a lot of great coaches, and it’s nice to be recognized because it’s been since 1987 I’ve coached every season, every year,” said Tait. “I finished with the Canada Games, so it’s been a long time, but it’s been very rewarding watching the athletes develop over the long term.” Tait was head coach of the Yukon men’s volleyball team at the Canada Summer Games this past August in Sherbrooke, Que. The team twice defeated P.E.I at the Games. He began with a core group of players on the team in elementary school and continued to coach them up through high school and on to the Western Canada Summer Games and Canada Summer

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Games. The Canada Games team also competed as the Sub Zero U18 men’s volleyball team this season winning the Tier 2 of Division 2 at Alberta Volleyball’s Premier Tournament in April. The team then won three of eight matches to reach the semifinal of Tier 2, Division 2 at the Canadian Open in May. At the Canada Games the team narrowly lost a five-set match to Team Newfoundland and Labrador. “Canada Games and defeating P.E.I. was a big highlight, but the match we played against Newfoundland, even though we lost 15-13 in the fifth, that was basically the (Memorial University) men’s team,” said Tait. “To play a five-set grueling match, point for point – it doesn’t get any closer than 13 all in the fifth, and the last two points could have gone either way. “I really look back with fond memories of that match because our guys gave it their all and performed at their best.” When he’s not playing or reffing soccer, Whitehorse’s Geoff Woodhouse is administering the sport in the territory with the Yukon Soccer Association. After years of hard work, Woodhouse was named administrator of the year on

Thursday. “I’m delighted. It’s very nice to be recognized,” said Woodhouse. “It’s a lot of work, both Whitehorse Minor and the competitive co-ed league, and refereeing, but if we can help participation in sports in the community, that’s fantastic.” Woodhouse oversees the Whitehorse Co-Ed Soccer League that is now in its third season and has reffed for over a decade. He became the president of Whitehorse Minor Soccer in 2007 and has been re-elected to the role each season since, but plans to step down after this season. “Both my kids have gone through the system, they’re well out of the system now, and there comes a point where you really do need to have the organization refreshed,” said Woodhouse. Hall of Fame inductee Masson, 52, has been the head coach and sport co-ordinator for Cross Country Yukon since 1995. Since he began as head coach, 14 Yukoners have been selected for national team spots, including the Nishikawas. “That’s great, he deserves that so much,” said Emily Nishikawa. “He’s worked so hard and he’s put together such an incredible program in the Yukon, I feel so lucky to have been a part of that and

growing up on the Yukon Ski Team.” Masson represented Canada at three Olympic Games, two winter and one summer. He competed in cycling at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles. He then raced in cross-country skiing in the 1998 Winter Games in Calgary and the 1992 Games in Albertville, France. He also skied at four world championships. Following retirement in 1992, the Montreal native began to work as a wax technician with Cross Country Canada. Masson continues to work with Canada’s national ski teams. He has attended seven world championships and three Olympic Games as a wax technician. Masson will add a fourth Olympics to the list in

February at the Sochi Games. The Yukon Ski Team’s 2006/2007 season is one that stands out in his mind. That year Whitehorse hosted the Canada Winter Games with Yukon skiers winning three medals. At the end of the season Yukon skiers collected 17 medals at the Haywood Ski Nationals, the most the Yukon Ski Team has ever won at a national championship. “That year was remarkable,” said Masson. “I was very pleased, I was super happy,” added Masson of the induction. “I’m very honoured to have been selected.” For a list of winners visit www.yukon-news.com. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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hey say a cat in gloves catches no mice. How about hockey gloves? The Cat Women team fought back from a goal down to win the final of the fifth annual Women’s Hockey Jamboree on Friday and Saturday at Takhini Arena. The clowder crew downed the previously undefeated Black Widows 4-1 in the final of the tournament hosted by the Whitehorse Women’s Hockey Association. “The league puts on this jamboree,” said WWHA president and Wonder Women player Joelle Hodgins. “This is the only tournament we put on. There’s the Rendezvous tournament that the men’s rec league puts on and there’s a Dawson tournament,

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ulak. Grieve won the MVP letters with two goals and two assists throughout the tournament. Most Sportsmanlike awards were given to Cat Women’s Stacey Bowden, Black Widows’ Maralyn Rogers, Wonder Women’s Liz Eddy and Atomic Betties’ Maya Oakley. Most Outrageous Player awards – introduced this year – went to Cat Women’s Kirsti Muller, Black Widows’ Christine Blodgett, Wonder Women’s Guin Lalena and Atomic Betties’ Vanessa Bogaert. This year’s tournament featured 56 players on four teams, all assembled for the tournament using a playerrating system to balance them out. The tournament included players from Whitehorse, Haines Junction and Dawson City. The WWHA has some big plans on the horizon. The league, which is now made up of seven teams, hopes to assemble and send three teams to a tournament in Calgary following their playoffs. The league is also hoping to recruit local businesses to sponsor teams that will take the name of the businesses next season. “We’ve never done that before,” Hodgins. “That’s a big difference from the past. So a specific sponsor will sponsor that team for the year and they’ll have name badges on the jerseys.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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3-BDRM D/T condo, N/P, N/S, no parties, avail Jan. 1, $1,700 + utils. 334-8873 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 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 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 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 3-BDRM 1-BATH in Porter Creek, private fenced yard, lots of parking, call for details 633-5414 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 ROOM in spacious shared trailer in Crestview, near bus, w/d, cable, internet all included. $500/mon + $250 dd. 335-5310 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 SMALL FURNISHED cabin, elec, propane cook stove, wood stove, internet, firewood, no running water, $500/mon. 660-5020 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 FURNISHED BDRM. in Copper Ridge home, N/S, N/P, refs reqʼd, $575/mon. 336-1406 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. 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 LARGE FURNISHED room in spacious, shared trailer in Crestview, near bus, w/d, cable & internet all included, $750/mon + $375 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 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 LOOKING FOR mature quiet female. $550 all in, very near downtown, avail Dec. 1. Leave voicemail 336-0465 LEGAL 2-BDRM basement suite avail Dec 1st, Mt. Sima subdivision, $1,200/mon including utils. 336-0455 NEW TOWNHOUSE in Ingram, room, N/P, N/S, $750/mon, utils incl. 668-2848 BACHELOR APT 15 mins from downtown, clean, private entry, parking, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, $950 incl. 333-0497 FULLY FURNISHED room including double bed in d/t house, $550/mon + utils. 335-5175

700 SQ ft cabin located in Wolf Creek, fully supported with all the amenities. Asking $750/mon + dd. 334-9230 FULLY FURNISHED room for rent close to bus and grocery store, incls all utilities, cable, wi-fi. N/S, N/P. Available until April 30th. $525/mon. 456-7855 CARCROSS CUT Off, full plumbing, Oil heat/ elec, L/R, bedroom, dining area, bathroom, elec. stove/fridge, great location, N/S, 10-12 min from downtown, 667-6970 LARGE 2-ROOM suite, w/d, utils, wifi, HDTV included, 15 mins from Main St, $975/mon + $200 dd. 335-3619 or 780-915-2940 GARDEN SUITE Looking for a clean, quiet, single person to rent FULLY FURNISHED, One Bedroom, cozy, 900 sq. ft. Garden Suite. Very Private. Fireplace. Open concept. Has all the amenities. Located in Porter Creek. Right on Bus Route. Close to shopping. N/S, No Pets. $1,000/mo. plus Utilities. Call Barbara in evenings 633-2180 2-BDRM LEGAL basement suite in C/R, sep ent & driveway, fridge, stove, w/d, discount for 1-yr lease, avail Jan. 1, $1,250/mon + utils. 668-6446 or 336-1406 2-BDRM CABIN with addition, recently renoʼd, on Spirit Lake, wood heat and propane monitor. 45 min from Whitehorse. $875/mon + utils. 667-7268 eves NORTHLAND, COZY, clean, furnished, own bathroom but no shower, sheltered parking, near bus, N/S, N/P, Claire 456-7833 2-BDRM TRAILER, fully renoʼd, wood/oil heat, fridge, stove, w/d, avail Dec. 1, refs&dd reqʼd, $1,500/mon + utils, we pay the pad rent. 668-4070 1-BDRM BASEMENT suite in C/R, nice & clean, private entrance, N/P, N/S, $900/mon. 332-8801 BACHELOR APT 15 mins fr downtown, private ent, cable incl, on bus route, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, avail Jan. 1, $950/mon. 333 0497 2-BDRM HOUSE in Riverdale, partially furnished, N/P, N/S, laundry facilities, avail Dec 15, $1,100/mon. 867-634-3887 LG 3-BDRM suite in PC, avail Jan 1st, new reno, satellite TV, dishwasher, shed, garden, $1,600/mon all incl, text or leave msg 336-0306 2-BDRM HOUSE in PC near Jack Hulland w/basement, w/d, heat and utilities incl, bright, clean, quiet area, N/S, no partying, pets okay, avail immed. 336-0112 3-BDRM HOUSE, Takhini, 2,000 sq ft w. garage, N/S, N/P, avail Jan. 1, $1,700/mon. 334-6510 WANTED: FEMALE roommate in d/t house, N/S, N/P, refs & dd reqʼd, $600/mon includes elec & laundry. 668-5185 or 667-7840 2-BDRM BASEMENT suite, Riverdale, avail immed, $1,200/mon includes everything, $500 dd required. Call Pink, 334-6283 RIVERDALE TOWNHOUSE January 1. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, finished basement, carport and large common yard, N/S, pets considererd, $1,450/mon + utils. 334-5585 1-BDRM SEMI-FURNISHED walk-out apt on greenbelt/bus route in PC, bright&clean, w/d, sep. ent, incl heat, N/S, N/P, no parties, dd&refs reqʼd. $800/mon. 336-4416 1-BDRM FULLY furnished apt in d/t, incl heat, lights, hot water, basic cable, N/P, no parties, responsible tenant, avail immed, $950/mon. 668-5558

2-BDRM UPPER floor furnished unit shared duplex in CR, lg bdrm, small bdrm/office, open kitchen, dining, living, private bath, shared laundry, $1,100/mon all incl, avail immed to July 1, 393-2700

Kluane Corporation

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.

2-BDRM HOUSE d/t, laundry, parking incl, sm fenced backyard, N/S, no parties, pets considered, $1,200/mon+utils. Contact whse@hotmail.com.

Please send cover letter and resume by email to gclark@kluanecorp.ca by December 15th, 2013.

SMALL BACHELOR apt, fully furnished d/t area, incl heat, lights, basic cvable, N/P, no parties, resonsible tenant, avail immed, $800/mon. 668-5558 OFFICE SPACE, 257 sq ft, heat/elec included, 2nd flr, corner of 4th & Wood, lease required, $530/mon includes GST. 333-0085

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2-BDRM CONDO-STYLE apt, Hillcrest, clean, 5 appliances, elec heat (not included) carport, N/S, no dogs, responsible tenants, $1,150/mon + dd. 333-0085 2-BDRM CONDO-STYLE apt, Hillcrest, newly renoʼd, clean, 5 appliances, elec heat (not included), carport, N/S, no dogs, responsible tenants, $1,450/mon + dd. 333-0085 2-BDRM APT in D/T, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, avail immed, $1,100/mon + elec, 334-9087 2-BDRM + den, attached garage, upper level of triplex in PC, bright, energy efficient, near bus stop, N/S, no parties, one cat ok, $1,350/mon + utils. 333 0866 CHARMING CABIN on Takhini river w/private sauna,/electricity/phone/internet, no running water. Both wood & toyo stove. Refs reqʼd, avail Jan. 1, $650/mon. 668-1045 3-BDRM HOUSE in Ibex Valley, wood stove, elect heat, shower, w/d, phone/internet., refs reqd, avail Jan. 1. $1,200/mon. 668-1045 4-BDRM, 2-BATH bi-level house in Riverdale. 1800sqft, N/P, no parties, ref reqʼd, avail immed, $1,700/mon + utils. 335-5976

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 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 HAINES JUNCTION 2-storey house. Contemporary design, open concept on cul-de-sac, 10+ acres, Fire-smarted around house, lots of trees left, view of St. Elias Mtns, 1350 sq. ft. Rod 634-2240 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 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 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 WATSON LAKE split level home, 2 acres, private well, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, custom kitchen, heated workshop, garage and outbuildings, patio, $199,000 (appraised at $250,0000), 867-536-7757

Help Wanted JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

is looking for a

General Manager

3-BDRM UPPER level of house, Ingram, avail Jan. 1, heat, hydro & laundr incl, first/last month rent, $1,750/mon. 334-4755

OFFICE SPACE, 454 sq ft, heat/elec included, reception & 2 sep rooms, 2nd flr corner of 4th & Wood, lease required, $965.95/mon includes GST. 333-0085

Yukon News

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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Village of Haines Junction

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MUNICIPALITY OF HAINES JUNCTION

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Village of Haines Junction invites applications for the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Haines Junction is home to approximately 850 residents and has extensive year round services and amenities. Located at the junction of the Alaska Highway and the Haines Road, Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness and is a community that offers a high quality of living and unparalleled recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Reporting to Mayor and Council, the successful applicant will be responsible for the overall administrative functions of all municipal departments, as per the Yukon Municipal Act and the bylaws and policies of the Village. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years’ experience in municipal senior management and should have the following: 1) Proven track record in municipal operations

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

2 Parts/Service Advisors and a Product Advisor for our growing dealership. We offer competitive wages and a benefit package. 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.

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

2) Excellent communications and interpersonal skills 3) Growth and infrastructure renewal experience 4) Grant development and budget preparation 5) Certificate in local government or relevant post-secondary education The salary range for this position is $81,510 to $103,740 per annum and an attractive benefit package is included. The closing date for this competition is January 3, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. If you wish to be considered for this position, please send a covering letter and a resume to:

Mayor Mike Crawshay

Village of Haines Junction Box 5339, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0 You may also fax your application to (867) 634-2008, or email to vhj@yknet.ca The Village of Haines Junction thanks everyone for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Village of Haines Junction does not offer compensation for relocation expenses.

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.

Whitehorse Folk Society Whitehorse Folk Society is seeking volunteers to help with set up and tear-down of their coffeehouse, starting 6PM this Sat. Dec. 7, 2013, at the United Church basement. Coffee House! Sat. Dec.7 2013. 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. Paul Davis 633-4255 paulsurvelo@yahoo.ca

Blood Ties is looking for Board Members If you are interested in HIV/AIDS, Hep C, addiction, poverty and housing for marginalized people in Yukon, then please consider joining board of Blood Ties. Requirements: 2 hours per month for board meetings and some committee work (about 1 hour per month). Call Patricia Bacon for more info: executivedirector@klondiker.com or 633-2437 ext 22

Attention Knitters!

Thomson Centre

Thomson Centre requires 1 volunteer to support Residents’ Handcrafts Program Friday mornings 9:45 - 11:20. A very enjoyable assignment! Criminal records check required. Min. 6 month commitment requested. Under the “B”… Volunteer opportunity supporting Thomson Centre Residents in Bingo program Thursdays 1:15 – 3:00. Our most popular program! Orientation provided. Criminal records check required. Min. 6 month commitment requested. Kathy Elliot Phone: (867) 393-8629 kathy.Elliot@gov.yk.ca You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.

Advertising Sales Representative The Yukon News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Mike Thomas Publisher, Yukon News, 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2E4 or email to mthomas@yukon-news.com No phone calls please.

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

Icy Waters Ltd.

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

has a vacancy for an:

AnimAl cAre worker (except farm) Aquarist for Arctic chArr fAcility (Noc 6563) Pay rate $16/hour, 40 hours per week. to assist Management in maintaining and improving husbandry practices in all aspects of the aquaculture facility; participate in vaccination and brood stock programs; undertake research including recirculation technology. the applicant should have at least 12 months experience of fish health, breeding and genetics issues. An understanding of hAccP both for internal and export use, is required. high School, and college vocational qualifications in fish or animal health are required.

Please email resume to Jlucas@icywaters.com ; cloSiNg dAte for APPlicAtioNS iS deceMber 31St 2013.

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613

EmploymEnt oppoRtUnIty

Special Projects Coordinator

Term to end of April 2014 with possibility of an extension In this special projects role, you will research legislation and policies specific to Lands and Resources; coordinate consultations specific to Lands and Resources including briefings for the Manager, Chief and Council and TKC Community; prepare documents for decision making processes and ensures optimum flow of critical documents; monitor project budget and maximizes quality assurance of deliverables. As well, you will provide support to the manager and legal counsel specific to land management processes. 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: December 6, 2013

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 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

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

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

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

HARMAN PELLET stove, $800. 456-2633 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

Laborer/Small Engine Mechanic required. Primary responsibilities include loading/unloading construction equipment and cleaning/preparing equipment for rentals. See full job description at MACPHERSON RENTALS 117 Copper Road, Whitehorse, or on our website at www.MacPhersonRentals.com. Please drop off resume in person.

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

GREEN GARDEN RESTAURANT is seeking an experienced, hard-working, reliable full-time food and beverage server, $12 per hour. Apply with resume to 1612 Centennial Street between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm.

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

REILO M3 burner, $250, 667-6752 or 332-8706 TIGER LOOP for oil furnace or boiler, $100. 667-6752 or 332-8796. WOMENS "YUKON Parka" size 10, wine colored inner duffle and shell /w fur trim exc cond, $100. 634-2631

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

POWER “G” generator, 1,000 watts, never used, asking $175. 668-5833 DAYTON EXHAUST fan w. back draft damper, 1,500 CFM, $200. 667-6752 or 332-8706

FURNACE BURNER, fully reconditioned, new motor, transformer & pump, $200. 633-3053 WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 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

CFL FOOTBALL cards – 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500. Ross 633-3154

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

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 DELTA 12” variable speed wood turning lathe model 46-700C, many accessories, asking $550. 668-5833

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

Operations Manager

CANON EF 24mm Lens, f/1.4L, Series II, superb for weddings, low-light photography, original packaging, excellent condition, $950, 667-6472

TRADING CARDS – binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. Ross 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association – remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 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 MASTER CRAFT variable speed wood lathe, $500 obo. 456-2633 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

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 STARTECH 7 Port USB 3.0/2.0 Hub with Charging Port ST7320USBC, $35, 667-6472 30 GAL John Woods oil-fired hot water tank, $600, 667-6752 or 332-8706. 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 HONDA EU3000IS generator, used as a backup, has low hours, good cond, c/w original manuals, $1,750. 667-6472 8X8 TIMBERS 16ft long for sale $60 a piece 336-3383 byrongagne@gmail.com WEDDING RING set, 2.5 carat diamond total, 14K gold on both, valued at $18,000, replacement $31,000.00, asking $8,000 obo, rare & registered, serious inquires only. 335-2092 8” GAS ice auger, runs great, $100.00. 335-2103 KENMORE VACUUM cleaner, $20.00, high quality exercise ball $10.00, 668-5882 USED 9ʼ Myers snowplow, fair cond, c/w frame but no rack, pump or lights, $1,500. 633-4666 AS SEEN on TV, new Tria Beauty Skin Rejuvenating Laser Kit with cleanser, value $170, asking $65. 333-9305 FRAMED MIRROR, 4ʼ3” x 3ʼ4” wide, $150 obo. 334-3822

WOMENʼS DOWN coats, MEC xs, $85, Land End, med, $125. 311B Hanson St. after 5:00 pm. HONDA PRESSURE power washer, 2600 psi, 160cc, gas powered, 4-stroke, 2.3 gpm, new in box, $180 obo. 335-4407 PAIR OF beaver mitts, moose hide outers and sheep wool inners, new cond, $250. 335-2103 HUSQVARNA MODEL 455 (55cc) Rancher Chainsaw with 18" bar, hard case, new cond, barely used, $300 obo. 335-2103 ONE BATTERY charger on wheels. 668-6931 or 332-9355. YOUTH WINTER jackets, MEC sz 12, $40, Patagonia XL, $40, Loki sz 10, $30. 311B Hanson St. eves. NEW DOUBLE XL black wool jacket, tan colored leather sleeves, $100. 334-1846 TWO GOOSE down jackets, 1 green (L) Canada Goose and 1 Blue (XL) Woods, both in new cond, reasonable offers accepted, 335-2103 CHINA, ROYAL Albert, Happy Anniversary, Wedding Anniversary, 25th, and 50th, various pieces starting at $15, 332-0025 lv msg LARGE WESTSTEEL Tidy Tank, asking $500. 335-7154 NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE of 18th century English pub scene with light and guild frame, 39" x 33", $100. 668-5972 MEN'S MEDIUM Mexx jacket $40.00 black, 633-6484 NIKKEN WATER filtration system, countertop, gravity-fed, over $200 new - asking $50obo. 336-2226 Diddybeats in ear high performance headphones, like new condition, colour pink. $75.00, 633-6484 Full length mink coat, great X-mas gift, size 12-14, new cond, 633-6870 CANADA GOOSE down parka w/fur ruff, model Resolute, top of the line extreme parka, blue, mens XL, like new, $600. 668-5511 AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK Oilskin Drover, extra long length, leg straps, deep fantail gusset, removable cape, 11 oz wax cotton, brown, large, like new, $150, 668 5511 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pottery, vintage, out of production in 80s, various pieces, $10 each or $100/dozen, 332-0025 lv msg LADIES SIZE 10 black Hush Puppies with heel, like new $30.00, 633-6484 SLOW COOKER, Bravetti, stainless steel, as new, mini slow cooker $15, 332-0025 lv msg MEN'S BLACK Volcom hoodie medium, $50.00, 633-6484 MEN'S LARGE Jack & Jones jacket white, great condition $50.00, 633-6484 CANNING JARS, vintage, glass lid c. 1940-1950s, Gem, Carona, Jewel, all sizes $10 each or $100/dozen. 332-0025 lv msg. MEN'S MED Bench Hoodie, brown wool, great shape, $50.00 obo. 633-6484 LADIES WINTER boots and shoes (new) from ShoesRUs (never worn), size 9 & 10, priced cheap to sell, 667-6587 lv msg LADIES CLOTHING (new), great for Xmas parties and evening gown/dresses (never worn) for New Years. 667-6587 lv msg PLANT POTS, ceramic, small to medium sizes, various designs, $5 each or 3/$10. 332-0025 lv msg MEADE 8" Schmidt Cassigrain Telescope. Too many accessories to list. $1,000 obo. 335-7154 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS (new) from Partylite, Plantation and Murdochs (still in boxes) priced cheap to sell. 667-6587 lv msg

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Manager, Procurement Services – Whitehorse (Permanent) Department of Highways and Public Works Salary: $74,196 to $85,720 per annum

Closing Date: December 11, 2013 Requisition: #4274

For viewing all jobs, please go to

www.employment.gov.yk.ca “Committed to employment equity” Public Service Commission (867) 667-5834

VARIOUS ITEMS for sale (new), great for Xmas presents (still in boxes), priced cheap to sell, 667-6587 lv. msg. MEN'S LARGE BENCH jacket, grey excellent shape $50.00, 633-6484 MEN'S LARGE Bench hoodie, excellent shape black with blue accent $60.00, 633-6484

Electrical Appliances KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 SEARS BEST refrigerator, $200. 633-2580 eves DRYER, $150. 335-7520 or 393-2600 30” HOT Point refrigerator, ceramic top range & over range microwave, $600 as package. 667-7072 MOFFAT RANGE top electric "drop in" 4-burner, SS/ 110 volt, older but in good shape, $50, 867-634-2631 DRYER, 2 years old, excellent working condition, $250. 335-7830 GE DISHWASHER, good condition, white, asking $85. 335-1399 INGLIS DRYER, extra large capacity, works fine, $125. 667-7152 AERUS ELECTROLUX ceramic, infrared heaters, 6-mon old, work great, 1/2 of original retail value, $200 for one/$250 for the other which purifies the air as it runs. 336-2226

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS 55" PHILLIPS Projection TV in great condition, $75.00 obo. 336-2996

Computers & Accessories DELL DESKTOP computer, P4@2GIG, 80GIGHD, 1.25 GIGRAM, DVDROM, CDRW, WinXP, MSOffice 97, 17” LCD monitor, $100. 332-1680 lv msg. PANASONIC KX-FP250 Plain Paper Fax and Copier. Includes a spare roll of ink film (KX-FA136A). Asking $50, 667-6472 CANON CANOSCAN 5600F Scanner, exc cond, rarely used, c/w setup guide and installation software. Asking $50, 667-6472 HP LASERJET 6P C3980A Plain Paper B+W Laserjet Printer w nearly full cartridge, quality results, $50, 667-6472

Musical Instruments We will buy your musical instrument or lend you money against it. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com TAMA IRON Cobra PowerStroke Double Bass Drum Pedal, used, refurbished $75 obo. 667-6931 lv. msg. 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 3/4 SIZE violin with bow, hard case and chin rest, asking $250, call 334-9230 to view YAMAHA ACOUSTIC Guitar, Model F 325, steel strings, like new, c/w carrying case, guitar tuner and instructional DVD Learning the Guitar, $150. 668-5511 EPIPHONE TRIGGERMAN guitar amplifier, 100H, DSP, exc cond, retro look, 4-12” speakers in cabinet, $550. 668-3254 FULL SIZE violin w/case, shoulder rest, other accessories, recently returned from a check over with a luthier,, appraised at $7,000,asking $1,800 firm for everything. 336-2226

Firewood FIREWOOD FOR SALE 20-cord orders Big or small tree length Logging truck loads $150/cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton: 335-0894 DRY PINE, 18”, $250/cord, prices may vary upon length. Call Stu at 633-5041

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 HURLBURT ENTERPRISES $250 per cord We have wood. You-cut, You-haul available. Discount for larger quantities. Stockpiled in Whitehorse for PROMPT Delivery Visa, M/C, Cheque, 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 1ST QUALITY heating wood Season-dried over 3-yrs. to be picked up on Levich Drive in Mt. Sima industrial subdivision. Complete info at 335-0100. 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, $210/cord or Local delivery, $250/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 Dry Pine Firewood $240/cord 456-7112 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Cut to length, $260/cord Same day delivery Call 334-4911 FIREWOOD Split dry spruce 16” or 18”, $250 per cord Marsh Lake area Rolland at 332-4671 or 660-4671 PINE FUELWOOD seasoned two years, bucked to length, split and delivered, $250. 393-2728 DUKEʼS FIREWOOD Standing Dry Beetle Killed Spruce Wood Prices: 6 cord load $240/cord $260 for multiples of 2 cords Cut your own at $95/cord 20 cord truckload logs $155/cord 8 cord loads of 20ft dry logs $180 per cord Cash and Debit Accepted 334-8122

Guns & Bows 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

Case cutlery, high quality hand-crafted pocket and hunting knives available at G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, $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 X57VH .308 heavy barrel 4-12X Bushnell scope, like new, $550. Weatherby Vanguard 257 Wby 3-9X scope, 3.5 boxes factory ammo, like new, $750, must have PAL. 334-8604, lv msg.

MOSSBERG PLINKSTER 22 lr semi-auto, like new, 2 clips, $200, Mossberg 835 multi-mag 12 gauge, takes 2 3/4”, 2”+3.5” shells, 28” VR barrel, $350, must have PAL, 334-8604 lv msg.

REMINGTON 870 12, tactical with peep sights. Mint unfired. $550 obo. 335-7154

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

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

WANTED, INEXPENSIVE break action 12 gauge shotgun. 334-7664

WANTED, WOOD Stove small to mid size, nothing fancy, but solid and in good working condition, will pay fair price. 668-5511

ONE SPOTTING scope, 80 mm, Celestron Ultima 80 ed. 668-6931 or 332-9355 WANTED: OLD bolt action sheep hunting rifle for taxidermy project. Prefer blued barrel, wood stock, non-functioning or shot out rifle preferred, 336-4811 RUGER MINI 14 Ranch Model in 223, stainless and synthetic, excellent, $800. 335-7154

Wanted

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

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Pet Report 633-6019 WED, DEc 4

2013

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WANTED: SMALL or medium-sized wooden book shelf. Please call 667-7684. WANTED: BROOMBALL players for 2013/14 season, no experience needed, fun, gets you off the couch, makes winter go fast, meet new friends. Check our website yukonbroomball, or 335-0534

Cars

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

633-6019

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

AVAilABlE foR Adoption in fostER HoMEs

doGs • None at this time.

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

At tHE sHEltER

doGs

• 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) • 11 weeks old, male, GSDX, black and tan (Boo) • 6 months old, male, collie X, black ( Elf) • 8 yr old, neutered male, Husky GSDX, black and grey and white ( Ed)

• 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 CAts brown (chance) • 8 yr old, DSH, female spayed, calico • (mao) spECiAl • Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com

Pet Photos with Santa 2013 december 7 and 8 11:00 AM to 4:00 pM

1999 VOLKSWAGON Golf, 240,000kms, great on gas, a/c, p/l, CD player, black interior, dk green exterior, $1,800. 667-4770

1987 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta, new studded winter tires, exhaust & alternator, $1,000 obo. 334-7019 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002, 74.000km, not driven from 2007 to 2011, dark blue, great shape, $8,400. 335-1093

Trucks 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

We Sell Trucks!

2009 SUBARU Impreza sedan,5-spd std, 4-door, new winter tires, 65,000km, exc cond. $12,900 obo. 660-5212

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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 PONTIAC G6 4-door, grey, 6-cyl, auto, well maintained, 134,000kms, $8,700 obo. 332-0025 lv msg 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 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 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

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 2011 CHEVY Silverado one ton diesel, remote start, crew cab, long box, paid $59,000, asking $39,000. 456-7157 2009 NISSAN Frontier, red, king cab w/canopy, 81,000km, c/w all season tires, like new, $12,000 obo. 335-6904 2008 F250 with 7' flatdeck, 5.4L V8 4wd, recent full service, winter pack installed, new wheels and tires, 70,000km. $12,500 obo. 334-3049 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 ext cab long box 4x4, 6.0l, new rims and tires, 200k, c/w canopy, camper bars, $15,500 obo. 334-4923 2007 C H E V R O L E T Uplander Van 101,000kms, Silver FWD, $4,500, serious Inquiries only 668-4787 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 2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited awd 7-passenger minivan, 74,000 kms, power sliding doors/rear hatch, sunroof, loaded, new winter tires on rims. 333-9020 2006 GRAND Caravan, lots of kms but in good shape, $2,500. 633-4666

2003 SUBARU Legacy GT sedan AWD, 185,000kms, exc winter car, new tires, windshield, battery, brakes. sunroof, heated front seats/windshield, auto starter. $6,700 393-2504

2005 CHEV Silverado 2500 4x4, crew cab, long box, auto 6.0, 130,000kms, p/w & door locks, remote start, tilt, box liner, hitch, bumper, new ball joints/shocks/cv axles. $11,500. 633-3659

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

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

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

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

1999 TOYOTA Corolla, 277,000kms, timing chain, standard, new tran Jul/13, Yukon windshield, runs perfect, $2,000. 335-3327

2005 F250 4x4 ext cab, FX-4 off road pkg, new windshield, clean, solid truck. $10,900 obo. 660-5166

Pet of the Week!

at the mae Bachur animal Shelter

Gerry, from Gerry’s computer magic will be working her magic to capture your pet’s special visit with Santa. Your $25 donation will get you a beautiful 5x7 print. call 633-6019 to book your sitting. Walk-ins welcome! All proceeds go to

mae Bachur animal Shelter.

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.

1999 SUBARU Forester 217K, awd, auto, p/w, p/l, remote start, decent summer tires & excellent winter tires on rims, struts s/b replaced soon, $3,300 obo. 668-5876

1990 CHEVROLET Lumina, 120,000kms, auto, good 4 seasons tires, good shape, $1,000 gicheror@tiscali.it, 660-5253

lost/found

lost • Near the S.S. Klondike. medium. • mendenhall Subdivision, large Shepherd/ Elkhound X. Wearing a Greenland/Siberian Husky, brown chain style collar with tags that say and white, wearing red collar, shy “Honey”. if found please contact but friendly, answers to Browny Dan Kemble @ 335-8871. (2/12/13) contact cindy @ 456-7596. • (29/11/13) found • Porter creek red wood, Shepherd x • Hillcrest area, male Husky white and tan, wearing a large Harley Davidson lab, f/s, black and brown answers collar, contact christina @604-990to Kahlua contact caitten @ 9944. (20/11/13) 334-4343. ( 29/11/13) RunninG At lARGE...

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

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

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2004 CHEV Cube Van, 16ʼ box roll up door, 3500 1 Ton, 5.7L engine, solid wood floor perfect shape, 120,000kms, exc cond, $15,900. 333-9990 2003 CHEV Silverado 2500HD, diesel, quad cab, fully loaded, heated leather seats, exc cond, $14,900 obo. 332-8801 2003 CHEV Silverado needs a bit of work, asking $2,300. 336-3922 2003 FORD Explorer Sport Trac XLT, 4x4, V6, 4-door, heated leather seats, remote start, sunroof, c/w 4 winter tires, pickup box cover & extension rack. $7,500. 667-6951 eves 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 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 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 2000 JEEP Cherokee Sport, 4wd, automatic, 4L, V6. Class 3 hitch, alloy and steel wheels, Thule roof rack. 230,000km. $4,500 obo. 667-7884 1999 CHEVY Z71 4x4, auto, ext cab. $2,000 obo. 336-4008 1999 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton 4x4, ext. cab, V8 auto, c/w cruise, tilt, a/c, great shape, well maintained, comes with xtra tires, $4,800. 633-3860 or 334-3860. 1998 CHEV Blazer 4x4, v6, auto, leather seats, loaded, $3,700 obo. 633-5211 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 w/command start, 8,000 lb. Warn winch, v8, new motor drive train, $4,500. 668-6809 1997 FORD F150 4x4 5-spd, SC, SB transfer case blown, $1,000. 335-4407 1992 GMC 2500 ext cab 4/4, new motor, exhaust system & transfer case, very powerful, $5,500 obo. 334-5032 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 4wd, 4-cyl diesel, auto, excellent fuel consumption, seats 8, middle seats swivel, 128,000 kms. 333-9020 1989 BRONCO 4x4, motor issues, body good shape, lift kit, good tires, great project truck, $800 firm. 633-3571 1988 TOYOTA 4x4 V6 Xtra Cab, working condition, new battery, $2,500 obo. 668-5866 1987 TOYOTA 4Runner, 4 x 4, 5 spd, trailer hitch, roof racks, bush bumper, 250,000 kms, A/C, two sets of great tires on rims. $3,450 obo. 633-4322 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 GERMAN SPARK plug wires for 1992 VW Passat, like new. $60. 334-1846

rniE

Hi! Helloooo! Howdy! I’m the young and ambitious Ernie! When I’m bored, I like to chase my tail, but around here I don’t get bored very often! There are always people coming in and saying ‘Hi’! Maybe you should come down too, maybe even take me home?!

2005 F350 diesel Lariat, 4wd, long box, fully loaded, all engine updates, exec condit, $19,500. 667-4463 or 334-9436

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 NEW DODGE floor mats, black in color, 2 single front, 1 full length for back, out of 2010 Ram 1500, asking $100 obo. 456-4422

Pets TO GIVE away, male German Shepherd, 7 yrs. old, good with kids. 867-399-3042

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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 WANTED: KITTEN, orange in color preferred, will pay up to $50 for the right one. 668-2437

The Yukon Kennel Club has NEW COURSES for 2014! FCI/MEOE Certified Training Director - Niomi Smith Puppy Kindergarten Jan 7 – Feb 25 Novice Obedience Jan 4 – March 29 Agility Fundamentals Jan 7 – Feb 15 Foundation to Nosework Mar 4 - 29 Please contact Wendi @ 633-4952 www.Facebook.com/YukonKennelClub FEMALE BLACK/WHITE half Pom-half terrier lap dog free to good home, loving and loyal, we are never home, spayed and up to date on shots. 335-6343 2 BORDER Collie/Lab cross puppies free to a good home ASAP, 6-month old females, for more info, 334-0911 after 6pm BEWE SPRINT sled (dog sled), new cond, $1,200. 335-2103 FUNDOGS DOG TRAINING January 2014 Classes Positive, gentle, force-free Puppy Kindergarten Jan14 Small Dog Play Jan20 Growly Dog Class Jan14 K9 NoseWork® I + II Jan16 Good Manners I + II Jan20 667-6668 FunDogsTraining.com

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 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 WANTED: SNOW plow for my 500 Arctic Cat quad, 2008 model. 336-1621 SNOW PLOW for Arctic Cat or Suzuki, like new, $275. 633-6114 ARGO CONQUEST, new tires/rims $6,800, Argo Conquest, new motor ,windshield, canopy, $7,800. 867-863-5715 WANTED: 456-2130.

CHILD-SIZED snow machine.

RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 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 SINGLE TOY carrier for sleds or quads, fits 6ʼ or 8ʼ box, easy load all aluminum, $1,200 new, asking $600 obo. 668-6809 SNOWMOBILE SKIMMER, all metal, 6" long, tie down. $145 obo. 633-4322 MXZ REV rebuilt 800 cc motor 2004 ready to drop in, 336-3922 2008 YAMAHA Nytro 1000cc, new 21/2“ track, mountain under carriage, after market pipes, computer chipped, pushing 155 hrp. 3,000 km, all work done by Yukon Yamaha, all original parts. 333-0777

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

Heavy Equipment 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, Kohler gas powered, arc welder/genset sitting on a rubber wheeled steel wagon, exc cond, $2,500 obo. 633-6502

Campers & Trailers

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

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

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

2012, 16' rainbow equipment trailer, dual 5000 lb axles, used for one summer, $3,600 obo. 668-5882 8 FT sled deck for pickup truck. 14 inch telescopic sides. $800. 333-0777 5X10 UTILITY trailer with raised sidewalls, 3,500lb axle, $1,000. 335-2103 2009 T@B trailer, fridge, stovetop, sink, dining table which folds down to large bed, CD player, large tent which attaches, $12,000. 335-0607 or 334-5190

Coming Events CLIMB YUKON AGM, December 9, 6:00pm at F.H. Collins Climbing Wall.

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 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 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 YUKON PUBLIC Legal Education Association annual general meeting, December 18 @ 5:15pm, Java Connection boardroom

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

snowmobiles: 2001 Polaris 120cc Youth Snowmobile ......................................$1,699 2007 Yamaha Apex Gt 121" .........................................................$5,999 2008 Yamaha Phazer Mtx 144" Timbersled Suspension ..........$6,499 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 sold 2011 Yamaha Bravo 250cc 600km .............................................$5,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144" Speed Racer Edition ...................$9,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Mtx 162" 270hp Turbo ..............................$15,999

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1 KM south of Robert Service Way, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y.T.

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

F.H. COLLINS School Council Regular meeting December 4, 6:30p.m. in the Fine Dining Room at the school, everyone welcome

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

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 FOOD BANK Society of Whitehorse annual general meeting, Wednesday December 11th at 6:00pm, 306 Alexander Street, Whitehorse. For info call 393-2265 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 READING & Talk, Writing From a Place of Wonder with Yukon writer Claire Eamer, Thursday, December 5th at 7:30pm at Whitehorse Public Library. Free. 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 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.

LATIN DANCE Classes, new 8-week sessions start January 10, 2014, Beginner, Salsa and Merengue or Intermediate, Salsa. salsayukon@gmail.com or 336-0255 to register HUMAN RIGHTS Day, December 10. Join the Amnesty International Action Circle, write letters to protect and promote human rights worldwide. Whitehorse United Church (upstairs) 7:00pm-9:00pm. www.amnesty.ca MOVEMBER IS ending. Shave and come down to register for our New Growth Beard Contest! $10 entry fee, win prizes. Contact: admin@yukonrendezvous.comor by phone @ 667-2148 WHITEHORSE PHOTOGRAHPY club is hosting a 3-day workshop led by renowned Yellowknife photographer , Dave Brosha, Dec 6-8. Info at: whitehorsephotoclub.ca HOLISTIC HEALTH Practitioners Reconnection Open House, December 18, 5:30-7:30pm at RahRah Gallery on 6th Ave. Refreshments provided. To RSVP or more info call Tegan, 668-5180 or email ywhn99@yahoo.ca

Mike Kellie

owner operator of Hi-Way Service passed away in the family home in Watson Lake, Yukon on the sunny afternoon of Nov. 26/2013.

Thanks to all the nice nurses at the Watson Lake Hospital that put up with him before he checked himself out to go back home for his final weeks with his family. Very special thanks to Laura and the Hauser family for all the things you’ve done over the years.

Mike is survived by his son Jayves & granddaughters Kaydee & Lilly, and life long friend & partner Viola.

Clayton Robert

Wilson

October 12, 1960 - November 4, 2013

Clayton passed away at Ogilvie Camp, Dempster Highway, at the age of 53.

2004 SKIDOO Skandic 600, liquid cooled sled, near new, asking $4,000. 335-2103 1998 YAMAHA Warrior 350, 4-stroke, 5-spd w/reverse, runs & drives, needs TLC, c/w parts quad, consider trades on older 340-440 sled, $500 obo. 633-3571 or 335-4407.

Little Footprints, Big Steps was founded to provide ongoing care and protection for the children of Haiti. We welcome and greatly appreciate your support. Please check our website to donate, fundraise or to get involved.

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

THE LITTLEST Art & Craft Fair, 15 years of handmade and local gifts. Saturday, December 7th ,10am – 5pm. 56 Carpiquet Road, Takhini North

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

2004 MOUNTAIN Cat 800 snowmobile, 1,000 miles, exc cond, $3,700, 333-0192

2008 SKIDOO Summit X 154 track c/w Skidoo cover, tank & belt, exc cond, $6,900 obo. 332-8801

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

Inventory Atv’s:

2010 SKI-DOO GTX sport 550 with 850 kms on it, 2 up, runs very well. $6,500. 332-1200

2005 POLARIS 900 RMK 151 in good working order, $4,000. 336-4947

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

Gently Used

2011 POLARIS Pro-Rush 800, low kms, exc shape, still under warranty. 333-0656

2001 YAMAHA Raptor 660 4-stroke, engine blown, lots of aftermarket parts, good for parts/fixer upper, consider trades on older 340-440 sled, $900 obo. 633-3571 or 335-4407

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He is survived by wife, Chere; children Melissa (Jake), Michael (Melissa) and Jason; mother Gail Wilson; sister Cheryl Wilson (John) and brother Bradley Wilson (Tammy); three grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by first wife, Staria, and father, Bill.

Services for Clayton Wilson will be held December 7 at 2:00 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Dawson City; Reverend Laurie Munro officiating. Reception to follow at the Downtown Hotel Conference Room.

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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

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

NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 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

SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service. At corner of 6th & Strickland. 667-2988

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

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

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

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 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755

DRUG PROBLEM?

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

CHRISTMAS CRAFT Fair at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Come enjoy First Nations crafts and contemporary art on Saturday December 7th from 9:00am-4:00pm. For more info call 456-5322

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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

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

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

60 Below Snow Management Commercial & Residential

Snow Removal (867) 336-3570

Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding

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 )

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. 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 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222. 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 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 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 Acorn Building Construction *Bathrooms *Kitchens *Renovations Call Roland at 633-5324 or 334-1198 SNOW CLEARING/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-8447 CONDO MANAGEMENT SERVICES Including reserve studies. North of 56 Property Management. 332-7444

Lost & Found LOST- RED wool hat with 4 chin straps on Main Street Nov. 19 or 20, sentimental value. 667-4330 Found: Set of car keys with tab that says “Moosejaw Ford”. 667-7138

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Sports Equipment AVALANCHE BEACON Tracker DTS, excellent condition, easy to use, 2 avail, $130 ea. 821-6011 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 TUBBS SOJOURN 25 snowshoes. Good condition. $75 obo. 633-4322 WANTED: SOLOFLEX gym set, must be in good condition & complete. Virginia, 633-3388 XC SKIS, 167/190/195, $25 pr. XC boots, menʼs 7/10/46, $25. XC poles 140/150, $15 pr. 311B Hanson St. eves. MENʼS BAUER skates Supreme Pro, sz 10 1/2, asking $45. 456-2051 15M OZONE Manta snow kite, $700, 12m Ozone Manta snow kite $600, both good cond. 336-0556 OSPREY LUNA 60L hiking pack, women's size SM, lightweight, minimalist pack, hardly used, too small for owner. $275 new, asking $100, 336-2226 4-BIKE HITCH bike pack, used, great shape, soft ride element 4, swings back to open trunk doorm $100. 335 1093 BOWFLEX EXTREME, approx 10 yrs old, needs new rods (extra $230), first $150 takes it. 393-3638

Livestock 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 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

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 YUKON PORK MEAT Cut & Wrapped Government inspected 25lb. boxes or individual order YUKON VALLEY FARM 335-4431 GRASS-FED BEEF No hormones/antibiotics $4.50/lb hanging weight Sold by quarter, half or whole 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. LOCAL FREE Range pork, no hormones, no antibiotics. Professionally cut and wrapped. 20lbs or more, $6/lb.

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

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

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 KEEN NEWPORT H2 sandals, pink, kids size 12. Worn one season. Asking $20, 667-6472 WILL SEW doll clothes for your doll. phone 660-5922

Childcare CHEEKY MONKEYʼS DAYCARE Leisure on Lewes Complex A fun, educational program for your children. All food provided. Accepting enrollment in all age groups 6 months to 12 years. 334-4665

Furniture BEDFRAME ONLY, $100. 393-2275 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 SELLING TERRACOTTA look dresser/cabinet, good cond, very heavy, pick up downtown, $30, 335-1093 SMALL DESK for sale, 2 drawers, w: 45" d:23.5" h:26.5", good condition, $20, pick up downtown. 335-1093 SMALL DESK, 3 side drawers, 30" x 16", walnut veneer, $20, office chair, blue fabric, $15, 5-shelf bookcase, 24" x 10" x 66h, walnut veneer, $20. 668-5972 FREE - old a loveseat to give away, missing back cushions, Naali 336-2226 TV STAND with swivel top, shelf and cupboard below, walnut veneer, 29 x 16 x 21h, $30, small wicker chair with cushion, 25 x 30h $25. 668-5972 CURIO DISPLAY cabinet with 3 open shelves and built in clock, walnut veneer, 14 x 9 x 60h, $30. 668-5972 OVAL KITCHEN table, 60 x 36, with four spindle chairs, $60. 668-5972

Personals 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 DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SPECIFIED PROCEDURES REPORT MOUNT SIMA The City is inviting proposals from interested individuals or firms for the development of a Specified Procedures Report - Mount Sima. Respondents should submit bids in writing, enclosed in an sealed envelope clearly marked "RFP 2013-00384/2 Specified Procedures Report - Mount Sima" addressed to

Manager, Financial Services City of Whitehorse 2121 Second Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C2 Proposals will be accepted before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Monday, December 16, 2013. Proposal documents may be picked up from the office of the Manager of Financial Services, City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, after 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time on Monday, December 2, 2013.

Proposals will be "EVALUATED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF WHITEHORSE." Proposals submitted by facsimile will not be accepted or considered. All inquiries may be directed to the Director of Corporate Services at 867-334-2122 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.

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REQUEST fOR PROPOSALS YUKON BERINGIA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE THEATRE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADE PROJECT Project Description: The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre will undertake the Theatre Audio/Visual Equipment Upgrade Project. The project will include an upgrade to the lecture/presentation audio and visual equipment including the installation of a media patch, and the installation of a manually operated main drape to cover portions of the projection screen not in use. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 17, 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 Tyler Kuhn at (867) 667-3516. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAl SEARCHING FOR OUR HERITAGE DATABASE UPDATING 2013/2014 Project Description: Hard file reconciliation artifact entry clean-up, and new data entry for 6500 artifacts also the creation of six collector profiles and new research in relation to the Searching for Our Heritage database. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 17, 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 Doug Bishop at (867) 667-8905. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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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

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