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Regulations, including minimum rental standards, are being proposed to support the new Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Input from Yukoners will help balance the rights of tenants and landlords in support of a healthy rental market in Yukon.
Provide your input and comments by MARCH 11, 2014 Questionnaires can be completed online at www.community.gov.yk.ca/ consumer/new_rlta.html. Print copies are available at your nearest community library and at the Information Desk in the Yukon Government Main Administration Building on Second Avenue in Whitehorse. For more information, contact: Employment Standards and Residential Tenancies Community Services 307 Black Street, Whitehorse Phone: 867-667-5944 Toll-free outside of Whitehorse: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5944 Email: residentialtenancies@gov.yk.ca
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rand Chief Ruth Massie says the Yukon government is misrepresenting its relationship with Yukon First Nations. Last week, Premier Darrell Pasloski insisted that the relationship between Yukon First Nations and the government is a good one and in no need of repair. “I believe that there are a lot more things that unite the governments than divide these governments,” Pasloski said in an interview with the News. But that simply isn’t the case, said Massie. “Our leaders are very, very frustrated. We feel very disrespected,” Massie said, adding that as far as the Council of Yukon First Nations is concerned, the Yukon government is not respecting the territory’s self-government agreements. “Absolutely, the relationship is souring. At what point do we walk away from the table and say we don’t want to talk to you anymore?” Massie asked. The biggest problem is that the government doesn’t respect First Nations governments as partners, and refuses to accept any suggestions made at the negotiating table, Massie said. “We are not being listened to. We sit down at the table and sometimes we sit down at the table with a solution. When do they ever listen to our recommendations? “What is the sense of even trying? It’s frustrating for us when people don’t listen to what we have to say. When does our opinion count?” As she sees it, at the heart of the conflict are two very different styles of government. The First Nations, she said, listens to their constituents and govern by consensus. The Yukon Party, by comparison, governs based only on its political ideology and won’t accept any outside perspective, she said.
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The Peel is a perfect example of this broken relationship, she said. “Absolutely, all the First Nations are very, very concerned (by the government’s new Peel plan). Our basis is the protection of our land, our water and our air. They did not modify the (Peel planning commission’s) final recommended plan. They re-wrote the whole thing. They operated outside the Umbrella Final Agreement,” she said. The First Nations of Nacho Nyak Dun and the Tr’ondek Hwech’in have sued the Yukon government over its plan for the Peel watershed, alleging the government violated constitutionally-protected agreements by implementing a plan that is nearly the opposite of what the planning commission recommended. The Yu-
kon chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Yukon Conservation Society are also parties in the lawsuit. The Gwich’in Tribal Council of the Northwest Territories has said it’s planning a separate lawsuit over similar concerns. The Peel planning commission’s recommended plan would have banned new staking and road building in 80 per cent of the region. By comparison, the government’s plan doesn’t ban roads anywhere in the watershed and staking is only withdrawn in 29 per cent of the area. The government says stricter environmental regulation will keep other areas of the region safe from environmental damage. Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com
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Finding those lost to a tragic history Ashley Joannou News Reporter
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oanne Henry won’t give the boy’s name. But when she speaks of him it’s clear she’s remembering a close friend. They were students together at Coudert Hall in Whitehorse, one of three residential schools Henry attended as a child. “He was my buddy,” she said. One day, her friend decided to go swimming with a group of other students. She was sick and couldn’t come along. After the trip to the water, the group returned but her friend wasn’t there. “I kept asking, ‘Where is he? Where is he?’ Nobody would really say anything and then someone just kind of yelled and said, ‘Well he died. He drowned in the swimming pool.’” Staff at the school didn’t talk about it, she remembers. Students were expected to just carry on. “It was like he was nothing, but to me he was something, he was my friend,” she said. Now a grown woman, Henry is executive director of CAIRS, the Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools, in Whitehorse. In her position, she often hears the stories of other people whose friends and family died or just disappeared while attending residential schools. “I know of these situations where the parent has gone to the airport to wait for their child, after not seeing their child for years, and the child doesn’t come home,” she said. “And then they find out that they don’t know where the child is, they don’t know what happened to them.”
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A group of residential school students with nuns, Yukon, circa 1890.
all we have is a note in a quarterly return saying ‘three students died this year.’ All we know is three students died this year, who were they?” Project staff comb through records from a variety of sources; death certificates, school records and other reports. They match up whatever they can to try and come up with a more complete story. Early records released by the federal government were used to uncover about 4,100 children’s deaths. Of those, about 50 are children who died either at, or as a result of, Yukon’s residential schools. Some of them are currently nameless. Half have no listed cause of death. The most common recorded causes of death on the Yukon Filling in the blanks records are diseases like tuberculosis, Murray said. Henry has passed her friend’s She is certain the number name on to the Truth and Recon- of deaths from schools across ciliation Commission of Canada’s the country will climb as more Missing Children Project. records are found. The project’s goal is to identify “I know that without a doubt how many children died or went that the number will go up.” missing as a result of being sent The 4,100 estimate was to Canada’s residential schools. reached before the commission It’s a massive amount of won a significant court case last documentation that keeps getting year. bigger. Fractured records reflect That January, an Ontario Suthe many fractured lives left in perior Court judge ordered that the wake of a school system that the federal government provide forced aboriginal children from reams of additional records from their families and tried to strip Library and Archives Canada. them of any cultural identity. Now researchers are scramSome documents have names bling to get through as many of dead students but no cause documents as possible, to identify of death. Some only mention a as many children as possible, death, but nothing to identify the before the end of their mandate child who once lived. Many are in June 2015. missing burial sites. “We immediately targeted “Little hill in graveyard” reads Health Canada records because that’s where the hospital files are, one burial note connected to so we are finding more records in Yukon’s Shingle Point School. those files of students’ deaths. So “Buried on hillside overlookwe now have to add those to the ing the Yukon,” is the only localist,” Murray said. tion provided on another. “The problem we’re having is “Some (deaths) are quite that (in Health Canada records) documented,” the commission’s executive director, Kimberly Mur- they’re not identified as students. We find the death of a young ray, told the News this week. person and we have to cross refer“Then there are others where
Efforts at assimilation began almost right away. Children were forbidden to speak their own language or practise their own culture. Today, there are an estimated 80,000 former students still living, according to the commission. The commission itself was first formed in 2008, following a lawsuit between the government, First Nations and a number of churches. Since then it has held public hearings across the country so former students can have their stories heard. Often they are stories of isolation and abuse. The commission also heard from parents of former students. “We have heard from survivors that say they don’t know what happened to their brother. Or a parent or a grandparent saying, ‘I don’t know what happened to my child,’” Murray said. The list being created will be kept at the commission’s national research centre and will be accessible to families. Earlier this year, the federal government announced it would extend the commission’s mandate, moving the deadline for its final report to June 30, 2015.
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Students at the Choutla school in Carcross share a swing circa 1930.
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per, she said, nothing is digitized. This means the records will have to be gone through manually and placed on a spreadsheet to be Yukon asked to help handed over. In B.C., some older death To help fill in other gaps, the records include information on a commission has reached out to person’s ancestry. That is not the every province and territory in Canada looking for things such as case in the Yukon, Living said. It is not clear how long the death certificates. territory expects to take to fulfill In December, British Columthe request. bia became the first province to release some information. ComA shameful past mission staff were sent documentation on about 4,000 First When Canada was created in Nation children, ages four to 19, who died between 1917 and 1956. 1867, churches were already operating a few boarding schools for The Yukon government said yesterday, after being questioned aboriginal children. In the 1880s by the News, that it too would be the federal government fully embraced the residential school providing information. model. The territory’s vital statisIn the end there were more tics are the responsibility of the Department of Health and Social than 130 residential schools across the country. The last one Services. closed in 1996. A letter from the commission Schools were built in the was sent to the department in Yukon. Yukon children were also January. sent Outside. Gathering data should start It’s estimated that more than within the next two weeks, 150,000 First Nation, Metis and spokesperson Pat Living said Inuit children were taken from yesterday. In the Yukon all files are on pa- their families.
Murray is blunt when it comes to the chances of finishing all the work in time for the report. “I feel confident in saying this work will not be done by the end of our mandate and it will have to be continued on … (by) the national research centre or other organizations,” she said. She expressed frustration that all the documents from the country’s archives came so late, and only after a court order. “It’s very frustrating because I think if we were able to have access to all this information five years ago that we might have been able to complete the work,” she said.
Moving towards healing Both Henry and Murray recognize the importance of the work, no matter how long it takes. “Maybe there are parents out there looking for their child today, and the child could have been dead for the last 40 or 50 years,” Henry said. “To finally be able to close the door on that, to finally be able to know what happened to your child. For anybody that’s going to make them feel better.” Murray said this information is something people have been asking for. “We hear from survivors and their families and inter-generational survivors that they can’t have healing when they have this sort of wound in their family history.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
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Yukon government and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation have commenced a local area plan process for Tagish as per Carcross/Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement. In accordance with the Agreement, a planning committee will be established to direct preparation of the local area plan. The planning committee will consist of six members with three nominated by the Yukon government and three nominated by the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. You should put your name forward to be on the planning committee that will develop a local area plan for tagish if you have: • an interest in the future use of the area and in public planning processes; • a willingness to make time to participate in the 2-year planning process; and • a familiarity with the land use issues and interests affecting the area. Should you be interested in a nomination by the Yukon government, please submit an expression of your interest and some information about yourself in writing to EMR Land Planning Branch (K320-LP), P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6, or by email at doris.dreyer@gov.yk.ca. People interested in a nomination by the Carcross/Tagish First Nation can forward their name and information to Natasha Ayoub, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Department of Heritage, Lands and Natural Resources, Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 or 821-4251 ext. 8219, or by email at natasha.ayoub@ctfn.ca Deadline for expressions of interest is february 24, 2014. For more information contact Doris Dreyer, Land Use Planner, EMR Land Planning Branch at 667-5299 or call toll free at 1-800-661-0408. For information also contact Natasha Ayoub, Environmental / Ecological Manager, C/TFN Department of Heritage, Lands and Natural Resources at 821-4251 ext. 8219.
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to British Columbia, N.W.T. and Nunavut, the only cost that can be recovered are expenses. I don’t think he Yukon government wants to our current legislation gives families make it easier for grieving loved the right amount of time to heal ones to receive financial damages from such a loss.” when a family member is killed. Suing someone civilly is an exPublic comments are being acpensive option, Nixon said. cepted on proposed amendments to “A family that lost a child in an the territory’s Fatal Accidents Act. accident needs to go find a lawyer, Changes to the legislation would pay $20,000 for a lawyer to go to allow families to also seek comcourt and hopefully recover the cost pensation for grief and loss when a not just from the legal but anything close family member is killed and additional.” another person is at fault because of According to a discussion paper a wrongful act, neglect or default. prepared by the Department of The Yukon is one of the few juJustice, there are two common aprisdictions in the country that allows proaches to bereavement damages in damages for out-of-pocket expenses Canada. only, according to the Department The first approach requires relaof Justice. This means things like tives to testify in front a judge. Then funeral costs. damages are left up to the court. If the changes are approved, the The other option, “which the Yukon would be the first territory to Department of Justice is examining have this type of legislation. closely,” according to the discus“As a parent myself, I couldn’t sion paper, is to make damages a imagine getting that phone call fixed amount once fault has been (when a child is killed) and I can established. only imagine that I won’t want to “This would spare family memeven be close to work. I would need bers the distress of having to give time to recover from such an event,” evidence of their grief in court, while said Justice Minister Mike Nixon. still providing fair compensation,” “With our legislation, it’s similar the officials write. News Reporter
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In most cases, damages are paid for by the wrongdoer’s insurance. The Yukon public is being asked to comment on the two options. The fixed amount being suggested is payments of $75,000 for a spouse of the deceased, $75,000 for a parent or guardian and $45,000 for each child, according to the government’s comment form. Or those numbers could be adjusted. Benefits could also be extended to family members, such as siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, steprelatives, aunts and uncles. Nixon said he has no personal preference as to which option is used. “I think that’s why we want to put this out to a public process. So we can talk to people, talk to organizations to get their input on this.” The public can submit comments, either by email or regular mail, before March 1. More information and a comment form can be found on the Department of Justice website. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
hospital for most of the next week. Wiese is asking the public to “look out for their friends and family. If they’re too intoxicated, don’t let them go home, call someone for help or walk with them wherever they need to get to, especially in this weather.” He also asks the public to “try to help people through the disease of addiction. In the state she was in, she probably didn’t know how cold it was or anything else like that. We don’t suspect that any crime has taken place, it’s just terrible circumstances.” Whitehorse has seen the death of two men found lying in the snow in the last month. Pelly Crossing man Robin Sam, 33, was found dead on Jan. 13 near the pedestrian trail on Two Mile Hill. Dylan Alexis, 24, of Whitehorse died this past weekend after being found in a snowbank near McLean Lake road. The bodies of both men have been sent Outside for autopsies, and no cause of death has been confirmed. (Jacqueline Ronson)
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orthwesTel has further dropped the fees it charges Internet users who exceed their monthly usage limits to $3 per gigabyte, from $5. It’s the second time the company has dropped these fees, which were initially set at $10, in the face of public criticism that such charges were exorbitant. Curtis Shaw, the company’s director of marketing, mentioned the fee change, which took effect Feb. 1, during a heated meeting with the Utilities Consumers’ Group that stretched on for an hour and a half on Wednesday night. “Our goal here in the residential market, we don’t want anyone to get a surprise bill,” Shaw said. “There is no malicious intent with these usage rates.” Last month dozens of NorthwesTel’s Internet users complained about overage charges climbing into the thousands of dollars. Shaw said the company is considering putting in place a usage cap to cut people off after they reach their monthly limit, as is found in other jurisdictions. In Ontario, subscribers to Bell Canada – the company that owns NorthwesTel – are charged a fee per gigabyte when they go over their limits, but only up to a maximum of $80. But these two situations are not really comparable, said Shaw. “The issues of Toronto or Montreal with millions of people sharing common infrastructure, the cost is quite different. We are looking at different ways of pricing our packages,” Shaw said. Kyle Jennex, the Whitehorse resident who first raised the issue of excessive overage charges last month, said he wasn’t satisfied with Shaw’s answers. Jennex has been collecting
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The Utilities Consumers’ Group’s Rob Hopkins, left, discusses NWTel Internet overage charges while the telco’s Curtis Shaw, centre, listens at a public meeting Wednesday.
names on a petition asking the telco to change its overage charges policy. He’s heard from 80 people so far, he said, and the group is still considering launching a classaction lawsuit against the Internet provider if they still don’t listen. NorthwesTel’s infrastructure also drew criticism, especially its cable Internet lines in Porter Creek. Some residents have complained of unreliable connections and intermittent service in that area, which NorthwesTel attributes to the copper cable it installed there. The lines were buried un-
derground as exposed copper, with no protective casing. Shaw conceded that was a mistake, and said the company will repair or replace those lines. The company may need to dig up some roads in the area to do it, but Shaw couldn’t specify which streets. Another issue raised at the meeting was the company’s practice of charging customers for data that moves within their private networks but doesn’t go out to the Internet itself. These ‘packet charges’ happen when, for example, a business
has an office downtown and a warehouse in one of the industrial areas. Rather than use the Internet itself to send information back and forth, many companies choose to link their locations together. NorthwesTel still charges those companies for moving information around inside their network. “It’s like charging people to drive on the highway when they never leave their own street,” said one man at the meeting. The Yukon government’s Department of Economic Development also sent a representative to
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the owner has yet to explain why. Robert Simard owns Yellow Cab, Quality Cabs, Whitehorse Taxi, Northstar Taxi and 5th Ave Taxi. Dave Pruden, Whitehorse’s manager of bylaw services, said he learned that the phones were down on Tuesday. Pruden has tried to get in touch with the owner, but Simard’s cell phone number is also out of service, he said.
The five companies only represented six cabs in the city, said Pruden. Two of the taxi drivers had relocated to other companies as of Thursday afternoon, he said. There are six companies still operating in the city, with a total of about 40 taxis, said Pruden. Ken Giam owns Premier Cabs. He hired on two of the drivers left without work after the sudden disappearance of Simard’s companies, he said.
They were both part of the Yukon Nominee Program, and they were in a tough spot, said Giam. “They are now like, ‘What am I going to do?’ They are foreigners. They don’t have any family here.” An administrator for the nominee program called him and asked if he could take them on, said Giam. The News was not able to reach Simard for comment by press time. (Jacqueline Ronson)
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he Dawson Regional Planning Commission is in Whitehorse today to get feedback on its proposed land use plans. It will also hold a consultation in Dawson City on Wednesday of next week. The public meetings come on the heels of two lawsuits filed against the Yukon government over its handling of the Peel regional land use plan. The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun and Tr’ondek Hwech’in sued the Yukon government last month for its decision to open 71 per cent of the Peel watershed to staking, rather than the 20 per cent recommended by the planning commission. Some have expressed concern that conflict over the Peel will put other land use plans in jeopardy. “I’m very concerned for the Dawson regional land use plan,” said Sandy Silver, interim Liberal leader and MLA for the Klondike, in an interview last month. “Who is going to come forward with their best efforts without the opinion in the back of their mind: ‘What’s the Yukon Party going to do with this once we present it? If it’s not exactly what they want, what’s the likelihood that any of the fruits of our labour are actually going to be heeded?’” Scott Casselman, who chairs the Dawson commission, said he hopes conflict over the Peel plan will not affect his group’s work. “I hope it doesn’t spill over into our plan and our process, but naturally it probably will,” said Casselman. “Of course, the issue of the Peel continues to come up. Our commission tries not to
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The Dawson Regional Planning Commission will have its consultation meeting in Dawson City on Feb. 12.
get too sidetracked with that. We’ve got enough work just dealing with what we need to do in the Dawson region.” Tr’ondek Hwech’in, the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Yukon government are all parties to both the Dawson plan and the Peel plan. But so far the governments have worked well together on the Dawson plan, said Casselman. “I suspect that the territorial and First Nation governments have probably learned from the previous plans, as everybody has. We’ve had a very good working relationship with them all along.” The Dawson region is dif-
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ferent from the Peel because there is already significant mining activity in the area, said Casselman. “It is very much a working landscape. There is a community, of course, in the heart of the region, Dawson, and there are a number of people in Dawson who work the land there.” The commission formed in 2010. Since then it has worked to collect detailed information about the what exists in the region and how people would like to see it used. “We were in a bit of a better position than the previous two land use plans in that, with each plan that goes on, lessons
are learned,” said Casselman. “The government was more prepared to get that data to us in a quicker time frame. But it still took a couple years.” Now the commission has developed five alternative proposals for what the plan might look like. Some of the plans would do more to allow for mining and oil and gas development, while others do more to protect ecological and heritage resources. The commission has released an 85-page document to help the public understand the plan alternatives and their relative merits. Commission members will be available at the hearings
to talk about the plans and answer questions. The Whitehorse event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Old Fire Hall. The Dawson event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the YOOP Hall. There will be presentations at noon, five and seven at both events. The commission will collect feedback on the alternative plans through March 2. After that, the group will work to develop a draft land use plan for the region. More information is available at dawson.planyukon.ca. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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EDITORIAL Some circular reasoning
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hitehorse is home to some uncommonly bad drivers. This fact is underlined by the city’s recent efforts to improve the public’s understanding of the much-maligned roundabout. The rules for navigating a roundabout are fairly simple: drivers entering the circle must yield, while those within the circle have right of way. Signal as you leave the circle. Really, that’s it. Yet Whitehorse’s roundabouts are the sites of much confusion, as illustrated by our article in Wednesday’s edition. Some drivers entering a circle blast right through, failing to yield to those with the right of way. Alternately, drivers within the circle pull to a stop and yield when it’s their turn to go. In extreme cases, a confused tourist has been seen driving a roundabout in the opposite direction. Or, in one notorious example, a city bus driver plowed straight through a roundabout, apparently forgetting it was there. But the big reason why roundabouts see so much congestion is because of confusion over who yields and who goes. A variety of forces appear to be at work. Some commuters along Riverdale’s Lewes Boulevard fancy themselves to be gunning down the Alaska Highway, and have trouble imagining that they don’t possess the right of way when they hit the circle on the corner with Nisutlin Road, despite the yield signs indicating as much. Others, meanwhile, are under the impression that drivers are supposed to take turns proceeding. There’s also the small-town impulse to show a bit of friendliness and wave other traffic through. This cordiality was actually needed in Riverdale before the city installed the traffic circle and the lights at Hospital Road, otherwise cars turning left from a side road would have been stuck
until the morning traffic subsided. But at a roundabout, such gestures only create a confusing impasse in which nobody knows whose turn it is to go. Some drivers have even learned the rules backward, but have no knowledge of this and remain adamant they are driving the right way. We queried our readers on Facebook earlier this week about their roundabout frustrations, and one respondent described at great length how she would nose into the roundabout, expecting those inside the circle to yield to her. She couldn’t understand why she kept encountering upset drivers giving her the finger. Roundabouts are a sufficiently emotional issue that, during the last municipal election, one unsuccessful candidate for mayor pledged to pave them over and install more traffic lights. But, to borrow a line from gun enthusiasts, roundabouts don’t cause accidents. People do. Indeed, a raft of studies have found that when roundabouts are built in place of traffic lights at intersections, they result in fewer accidents. And because traffic moves more slowly in a roundabout than an intersection – where the tendency is to speed up to make a light – what accidents that do occur are less serious. Roundabouts tend to be particularly unpopular with seniors. Yet they are the most likely to benefit from them, as elderly drivers are the most likely to face an accident in an intersection, often due to failing to obey the right of way, according to the U.S.’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Roundabouts also tend to reduce pollution, because fewer vehicles are left idling at a stop. And they’re cheaper to build than traffic lights. Roundabouts should even get everyone to their destination sooner, provided that drivers know how to use them. Studies by the IIHS in three states consisPublisher
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tently found that roundabouts reduced traffic congestion when they were built in place of intersections. But all of this is premised on the idea that people know how to navigate roundabouts. In Whitehorse, too often that isn’t the case. A variety of solutions have been promoted. People want a new bridge out of Riverdale, or roundabouts far bigger in size, or fancier signage. At the end of the day, we suspect the city’s education campaign is probably the most appropriate approach. Maybe this is overly optimistic, but it shouldn’t be beyond the ability of Yukoners to learn how to obey a yield sign. It’s certainly the most cost-effective approach. The city’s encouragement of residents to take the bus, walk or bike, or to ask employers to allow them to start and end work at off-peak periods, are all similarly sensible. Maybe it’s also worth keeping in mind the broader picture. Some Yukoners seem to fly into a blind rage if they end up stuck in traffic for, say, 10 minutes. The next time you face a similar inconvenience, try to spend a moment reflecting on the many poor souls who waste a good slice of their lives crawling up and down Toronto’s Highway 401, and count your blessings. This is just one of many small ways in which Yukoners often forget how lucky they are. (JT) Reporters
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LETTERS The precautionary principle fracturing despite their need for should prevail with fracking natural gas.
Water is key to life in the Yukon. Yet little is known about ground water here. And groundwater often ends up, through natural springs, in the surface water – rivers and lakes. If hydraulic fracturing for shale gas or oil is to be considered for the Yukon, we need to apply the precautionary principle. Much more needs to be known about our ground water before fracking is even considered.
Water, water everywhere – will there be a drop to drink? The Whitehorse presentations of Dr. Gilles Wendling (public meeting on Friday night, testimony to the Select Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing on Saturday) have made one thing clear – the damage done to groundwater by hydraulic fracturing for shale gas is irreversible. Furthermore, such damage is highly likely in the Yukon given the widespread presence of groundwater Stuart Clark Whitehorse and the presence of many known fractures in the ground, particularly Correction in the Whitehorse Trough. The Europeans have employed the We mistakenly labelled last precautionary principle in such situaweek’s Al Pope column tions. In short, this principle says that (Break out the rainy day if the consequences of some action funds) as by Keith Halliday. are both serious and irreversible, it Big apologies to both is up to the proponent to prove that writers, and our readers, for these consequences can be avoided. the confusion. This has led France to ban hydraulic
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It’s all very clear by AL POPE
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omewhere in the great book of Conservative Party strategy it is written that, when muddying the political waters, members shall in all cases employ the expression “very clear.” It’s rumoured that the marketing group considered using “perfectly clear,” but rejected it for its Nixonian association. In any case, informed Ottawa-watchers know that whenever Stephen Harper or any of his cabinet ministers declare themselves to be very clear, a gob of bitumen to the eyeballs is sure to follow. Maxime Bernier pronounced himself very clear when he, Harper, and Peter Mackay were denying all knowledge that the notorious torturers of the NDS were torturing prisoners handed over to them by Canadian troops. Less clear was why they ever believed that the Afghan secret
police would make an exception for Canada’s detainees. Peter Mackay was again very clear about the F-35 fighter jet, as the price played billion-dollar leapfrog with itself. Jim Flaherty wants to be “very clear” that he is “committed to balancing the budget in 2015. Period,” though he was equally clear in the past that it would be balanced by now. At press time, teams of researchers were still busy tabulating the number of times Harper has declared himself very clear while ducking questions on the Senate scandal. Most recently, according to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, the government has been “very clear” about its position on Israeli settlements on the West Bank, despite the fact that it’s impossible to tell what that position is. The website of the Department of Foreign Affairs makes the following declaration: “As referred to in UN Security Council Resolutions 446 and 465, Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The settlements also constitute a serious obstacle to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.” The occupied territories are lands taken by Israel during the Six Day War in 1967. Settlements
are illegal Israeli housing projects on those lands, as well as in annexed territories in East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. Leaders of the settler movement are unequivocal about its purpose, which is to extend Israeli sovereignty into areas claimed by the Palestinians, to make it impossible that the land will ever be returned. In condemning this act of aggression, the DFA joins not only the UN Security Council, but the International Court of Justice and almost every other country in the world. But while the Canadian government officially opposes the settlements, Harper and Baird have been very clear that they will neither engage in nor tolerate public criticism of this or any other action taken by the Israeli government. During his recent love-fest in Israel, Harper told the Knesset that criticism of Israeli policy is “the face of the new antiSemitism.” Baird told an appreciative crowd at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that there would be “consequences” for the Palestinian Authority if they file an international legal complaint against Israel’s settlement program. Though loath to criticize Israel for its deeds, Baird has no problem with issuing sharp criticism
of the PA for its words. When Abbas made his successful bid for UN recognition of Palestinian statehood, Baird was there to oppose him. The general assembly overwhelmingly supported Abbas, but the Canadian government didn’t like his speech. “He could have been generous, and we didn’t see any generosity in his remarks,” Baird told the AIPAC convention. “And that deeply, deeply concerned many of us.” In response to Abbas’s speech and the decision of the UN to recognize the existence of a Palestinian state, Israel announced that it would build 3,000 new illegal homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Canada of course officially opposes this development, but neither Baird nor Harper has made any public expression of deep concern. In fact, according to Baird, the Palestinians themselves are to blame for this appropriation of their territory. Had Abbas not made such an ungenerous speech, Baird explained, Israel would not have had to retaliate. NGOs who take steps to oppose the settlements cause the Conservatives concern too, as Oxfam Canada was just reminded. Oxfam opposes international trade with the Israeli settlements, a fact which came to light recently when the international develop-
ment agency fired its “global ambassador” Scarlett Johansson. Johansson came into conflict with Oxfam policy when she took a job representing Sodastream, a gadget manufactured by an Israeli company on occupied Palestinian land. Jason Kenney, Canada’s minister of employment and one of the most powerful figures in the Conservative Party, responded with a tweet announcing that he had “bought a nice Sodastream” and thanking Oxfam for the tip. For a Canadian NGO, such a jab is not to be taken lightly. In 2009, the church-based aid group Kairos lost its government funding for exactly this: opposing the illegal settlements that the DFA also opposes. Canada opposes Israeli settlements on occupied land. We also oppose opposition to those settlements, whether by word or by deed. We recognize that the settlements are in violation of the Geneva Conventions and an obstacle to peace, but we can’t say so out loud, and there will be consequences for anyone who does. In the Conservative Party of Canada, this is what passes for clarity. Al Pope won the Canadian Community Newspaper Award for best columnist in 2013. He also won the Ma Murray Award for Best Columnist in B.C./Yukon in 2010 and 2002.
COMMENTARY Flaherty deserves more credit than Nordicity gives Rick Tone
ent a “stay the course” budget, especially given that the governl Pope’s “Break out the ment is still running an annual rainy day funds” article deficit, which Pope took pains to in the Jan. 31 edition of criticize while at the same time the News misrepresented facts seeming to criticize Flaherty for and took cheap shots at Federal not spending more money. Go Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. figure. Pope wrote that Flaherty As for Flaherty’s supposed “spent” $60 billion on “tax cuts” record setting deficit of $50 to corporations. Perhaps its a billion, Pope failed to mention question of semantics, but are the context. That deficit was not cuts and spending opposites? created when the wheels fell off Regardless, those cuts may have the world economy and unions, helped keep many businesses, companies, the other political small and large, in business and/ parties, economists, and provinor in Canada rather than closing cial governments were all urging or moving to lower-tax jurisdic- Flaherty to turn on the taps to tions and taking jobs with them, counter the recession, save jobs in which case the damage to our and help the unemployed. economy may have been a great If anything, that deficit was deal more than the $60 billion created by broad consensus Flaherty supposedly “spent.” across Canada, not just by the Pope failed to mention that Conservative government. It those cuts were encouraged and therefore seems to me rather ungenerally applauded by most fair for those same parties who businesses and economists. I asked for the deficit spending to also would have thought Flanow attack the government for herty deserved credit rather than it while at the same time comderision for his intent to presplaining about spending cuts to
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get back to a balanced budget. When Pope asserted that Flaherty’s $50-billion deficit was “record setting,” he also forgot to compare deficits going back over the last several decades in constant dollars by applying the CPI index, or perhaps something less complicated like the price of gas when the Liberals under Trudeau were governing Canada. (It was 45 cents an imperial gallon then, or about 10 cents a litre compared to $1.40/litre now – 14 times more expensive today.) Had he done so, Pope would have noticed that the largest deficit in Canadian history happened under the Trudeau Liberals. They had a $30 billion deficit, which, if we multiply by the increase in the cost of gas (or for that matter the cost of cars, food, housing or the average of many other products) Trudeau’s deficit would be well over $100 billion in today’s terms. Moreover, Trudeau spent all that money when our economy and the world economy was strong
compared to the spectre of a 1930s-type depression and mass unemployment which Flaherty faced. To draw meaningful conclusions, one has to be able to show how one set of numbers and facts measures up against some other set of numbers and facts or against some standard. Sure, Canada’s national debt is now a record setting $600 billion, but that doesn’t look quite so bad when we consider that under the Liberals it was $580 billion and those were more valuable dollars back then. Sure, Flaherty left Ontario with a $5.6 billion debt, but under Bob Rae of the NDP, Ontario’s debt soared to over $10 billion and those also were more valuable dollars. In fact, even compared to the recent Ontario Liberal governments of McGuinty and Wynn, Flaherty looks very good indeed. How about Pope’s “38.2 per cent” jobless rate among Canadian adults? Where did that
come from, given that the recent official rate was only 7.2 per cent unemployment? Did Pope include every retired senior, stayat-home parent, baby and school kid (and perhaps a few moose) who are not even in the job market to arrive at his number? I do agree that things are tough for a lot of Canadians, but that too has to have a context. Compared to the robust full employment economy we would like to see, we are well off the mark. Nevertheless, given that we are doing quite well compared to most other developed countries, accusing Flaherty of “running the Canadian economy with all the facility of a cheap con artist” was unfair to say the least. In future I hope Pope will give full and fair context to his numbers. As it is, in my opinion the column at issue was well off any standard that would merit his best columnist award. Rick Tone is a Whitehorse resident.
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A roundabout quiz Quick now, when approaching a traffic circle, who has right of way? a) Me, because I got there first. b) Trucks, because they are big. c) The vehicle entering the circle from the right. d) The vehicle entering the circle from the left. e) Whoever is on the main artery and is going straight through the circle. f) Yield in every direction possible. Confused? If so, you are not alone. For some reason, when the City of Whitehorse adopted traffic circles, it neglected to provide the necessary direction that we see in traffic circles in England, where the modern circle was standardized. The last time I was there, the signs said “Yield to the right.” This simple phrase immediately turns your head in the correct direction. Here, of course, such a sign would read “Yield to the left.” I will be asking the city to consider putting such signs in place. In the meantime, please slow down, yield to the left and watch for pedestrians. Let’s all get to our destinations in one piece.
This ‘balance’ is bunk
of consideration and public discussions found conservation had to be heavily weighted. Yukoners “Balanced” is the Yukon Party in the Yukon Party’s consultation government’s “message word” – said so too, as did First Nations. the word you’ll remember after Despite that there’s never been they stop talking. a mine in the Peel and the only “Balance” needs the right resource extraction has been from scale. Kluane National Park is a investors’ wallets, the Yukon Party large area that may not look balanced from a resource extraction says unfettered access is essential to get “balance.” perspective. But if we look from Given the remoteness of the the International Space Station, Peel, the commodities slump, the we can see all of Canada and the evaporation of resource capital distribution of development and and lack of any hope a Peel minnature by our national parks. At ing project will get a social license that scale, Kluane Park looks balto operate, no reasonable person anced. would say there’s potential there. The Dawson gold fields are a If you take a Peel mineral project large area blanketed by mining to Dragons’ Den’s Kevin O’Leary, and crisscrossed resource roads he’ll say “Are you crazy, I’ll never with creeks ripped up and mined. get my money back much less Is that balanced land use? Step make money with that”. back and look at the Yukon as a The Yukon Party’s attitude is whole and the intensive induslike the Tea Party Republicans in trialization looks balanced. their opposition to Obamacare. It Many believe the Peel scale shut down the U.S. government is bigger than the Yukon and and did untold economic damage Canada since it’s of world signifi- to again fight a battle they already, cance. The planning commission’s repeatedly lost. The Yukon Party plan shows that. lost the Peel battle at the commisThe Yukon Party plan shows sion, again at the public consultaotherwise. Which plan uses the tion, and there’s a good chance correct scale to weigh economic they’ll lose again in court along development and conservation? with losing the tax dollars spent writing and marketing a second The commission’s seven years
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An act of betrayal plan and litigation. To twist a rhetorical question by Sarah Palin, “how’s that fight’n and lawyer’n stuff working out”? The answer is: not well. After the Ross River staking fiasco, the White River exploration rejection and the Carmacks agricultural lease case, the Yukon Party may try finding some common ground. Our economy is running fine without the Peel. In this low commodity cycle, there’s nothing gained by causing investors uncertainty with litigation and damaged First Nation relations. There’s Yukon mineral projects with more favourable locations and proven economic feasibility struggling for capital. How do Yukon Party-created problems help them attract investment and achieve wealth creation? And that “balanced” the Yukon Party government is marketing – read the fine print in the Yukon Party plan. No area is protected, since roads are allowed everywhere and to cross rivers to access claims. Skeeter Wright Whitehorse
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Help our veterans Open letter to MP Ryan Leef: On Friday, January 31, I sent you the following email: “As a constituent, and the grandson of a member of the Royal Canadian Navy who served in two World Wars, I would urge you to support the motion put forward by the NDP to keep the service centres for veterans open. The alternatives put forward by the Minister of Defence will have dire consequences on the lives of veterans and their families who often count desperately on the help they receive from Veterans Affairs. “Please, in the name of human compassion, support this motion to keep the Veterans Offices open.” Nevertheless, and without any response from you or your office, on Monday, Feb. 3, you voted against this motion and in favour of closing the said offices. The motion read: “That, in the opinion of the House, the men and women who bravely serve Canada in the armed forces should be able to count on the government for support in their time of need, and that the government should demonstrate this support by (a) immediately addressing the mental health crisis facing Canadian soldiers and veterans by hiring appropriate mental health professionals; (b) reversing its decision to close veterans’ offices; and (c) prioritizing and concluding the over 50 outstanding boards of
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environment be damned. Oil and gas companies indicate the Yukon has enough gas to last for 25 to 50 years. So am I correct in thinking that oil and gas industries want to frack environmentally sensitive Jean-Francois Des Lauriers Yukon land for gas and then in Whitehorse the blink of an eye – 25 to 50 – years, they will abandon the wells, Fracking isn’t worth the risk plug them and leave? They can’t reassure us that CBC Radio’s 6 o’clock news on these abandoned fracked well Feb. 3 headlined: “Researchers sites will never leak. Industry from University of Toronto are reported data obtained from the reporting that emissions from the Select Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic oil sands in Alberta are dangerFracturing found that five per ously underestimated in the soil and water in Alberta. This means cent of wells fail soon; more wells fail with age and most all wells the impact of the pollution on human health is under-estimated fail by maturity! A hydrologist, Mr. Gilles and under-reported”. Wendling, presented to the These pollutants, known as PAHs, can be highly carcinogenic Committee on fracking and (producing cancer). My son asks stated that little is known about groundwater but what is known me if I have ever seen pictures is that the high chance of leakage of the deformed fish in Alberta! does exist as does the potential It was also reported that there is to permanently change an area’s not enough money to monitor watershed. emissions. The hydrologist said more During a presentation to the study is needed to determine the Select Committee Regarding the full scope of the potential impacts Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic on groundwater, and it should Fracturing, H. Wayne Hamal, happen before there are 10,000 CEO of EFLO Energy Inc. came to the Yukon to convince us that his company can frack safely. It’s almost laughable, but not so much when you think of our You love that government’s focus (obsession) on industrial development, the
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February 19
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COMMENTARY
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Respect the final agreements
Ruth Massie Open letter to Premier Darrell Pasloski: n behalf of the Council of Yukon First Nations and its members, I express our profound disappointment with the action of Yukon government to subvert the land use planning process established in the Yukon First Nation final agreements, reject the final plan recommended by the Peel Watershed Planning Commission and impose a new plan that differs dramatically from the final recommended plan. This final recommended plan has been viewed generally by the public as a balanced approach amongst the various interests within the Peel watershed. In fact, the Yukon First Nations advised last week that they adopted the final recommended plan in relation to their parcels of settlement land within the Peel watershed. Yukon government’s decision to impose a new plan is contrary to the overwhelming public support expressed for adoption of the final recommended plan during the final round of public consultation facilitated by Yukon government. The Yukon First Nations want to establish a constructive governmental relationship with the Yukon government in order to enhance governance for Yukoners and build a strong economy in the Yukon. The CYFN members are implementing their respective Yukon First Nation Final and SelfGovernment Agreements. They supported the devolution of lands and resources in the Yukon Territory on the understanding that the Yukon First Nations and Yukon government would be able to work together to manage and administer those matters and develop successor resource development legislation to replace the outdated mirror legislation. First Nations have invested their monies in the Yukon Territory and undertaken economic development initiatives, including the development of partnerships with various proponents to support mining activities within their respective traditional territories. In the end, we want to establish effective and efficient processes to manage the lands and resources of our traditional territories based on the values and perspectives of all Yukoners. We want to support sound economic development projects that bring long-term benefits to our communities, citizens and businesses without compromising our environment. Unfortunately, the CYFN and its members have been mired in an increasingly adversarial discourse with Yukon government. This discourse, which has been defined by confrontation and litigation, has been tiresome and frustrating and only serving to alienate Yukon First Nations and Yukon government. It appears that Yukon government’s decision to impose a new
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plan for the Peel watershed is consistent with this discourse. At this point, the CYFN has deep concerns about the approach of the Yukon government with respect to the Peel watershed and we support the efforts of our members to commence legal action to protect their interests – and the interests of the vast majority of Yukoners – in the Peel watershed and maintain the integrity of the Yukon First Nation final agreements. The CYFN cannot support the decisions of Yukon government when those decisions are made contrary to process established in the Yukon First Nation final agreements. These constitutional documents belong to all Yukoners. They are blueprints for cooperation and collaboration between Yukon First Nations and Yukon government and amongst all Yukoners. They cannot be abandoned or disregarded for reasons of political expediency. Yukoners have invested heavily in the implementation of the Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and, in particular, the public has committed extensive time and resources into the development and review of the Peel Watershed Planning Commission’s final recommended plan. Yukon government’s high-handed and cavalier rejection of that plan serves to dismiss that public investment in both the land claim and self-government agreements and the land use planning process. Moreover, the CYFN cannot
support decisions that serve to prejudice the interests of the future generations of our children and other Yukoners. In our view, Yukon government’s new plan that permits the construction of new roads within the Peel watershed and opens up about 70 per cent of the Peel watershed to mineral exploration is breaching our duty to future generations to protect this pristine area. This is highly irresponsible and short-sighted. In closing, the purpose of land use planning under the Yukon First Nation final agreements is to provide governments and users certainty about the sorts of activities permitted and not permitted in an area. In this case, the new plan imposed by the Yukon government in the Peel watershed only serves to undermine the certainty provided by the Yukon First Nation final agreements. In turn, this will raise concerns from industry and others about the viability of investing in the Yukon Territory. The CYFN urges the Yukon government to set aside its new plan and work with the Yukon First Nations in accordance with the Yukon First Nation final agreements. As a public government, Yukon has a trust-like duty to manage the lands and resources in the Yukon Territory in the best interests of the electorate – not industry or special interest groups. We urge Yukon government to act accordingly. We remain prepared to work with you to carry out that duty.
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Workshop on Mining Pelly Crossing yukon College CaMPus Wednesday February 12, 2014 and Thursday February 13, 2014 4:30pm till 8:00pm (or so) Malcolm Taggart, an independent Yukon economist, will be offering a workshop focussed mainly on economic issues around mining in the Yukon. Food will be served at the supper break each evening and all are welcome.
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Feds to create longer wait to become Canadian, strip citizenship from terrorists Diana Mehta
Alexander. “Citizenship is a pledge of mutual responsibility and a shared commitTORONTO ment to values rooted in our he Conservative governhistory.” ment proposed sweeping The government is calling changes to the Citizenship the proposed overhaul the Act Thursday that included first comprehensive reform increasing eligibility requireto the Citizenship Act since ments for immigrants who 1977. want to become Canadians Under new legislation, perand stripping citizenship from manent residents will have to terrorists and those who take have a “physical presence” in up arms against Canada. Canada for four years out of The changes are aimed at six years before applying for strengthening the value of citizenship, compared to the Canadian citizenship and previous requirement of three increasing the efficiency of the out of four years. process required to attain it. They will also need to be “Canadians understand physically present in Canada that citizenship should not be for 183 days each year for at simply a passport of conveleast four of those six years nience,” said Citizenship and and will have to file Canadian Immigration Minister Chris income taxes to be eligible for Canadian Press
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citizenship. “Our government expects new Canadians to take part in the democratic life, economic potential and rich cultural traditions that are involved in becoming a citizen,” said Alexander. While the residency requirements have increased, the government says its new laws will speed up processing times for citizenship applications. It plans to reduce its current decision-making process from three steps to one. The current backlog sits at more than 320,000 citizenship applications, with processing times stretching to as much as 36 months. The government hopes its changes will mean that by 2015-16, successful applicants get their citizenship in less than a year. More applicants will also have to meet language requirements and pass a knowledge test to attain citizenship, with the government A Bean North day is a good day.
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expanding its age range for those requirements to those aged 14-64, compared to the current range of those aged 18-54. The revamped laws would also mean citizenship can be revoked from dual nationals who are members of an armed force or groups engaged in armed conflict with Canada, and from those convicted of terrorism, high treason or spying. The legislation will also deny citizenship to permanent residents who are involved in those activities. Officials say those provisions will likely only apply to exceptional cases. The new legislation would also bar people with foreign criminal charges and convictions from getting citizenship.
Current laws only bar citizenship for those with certain domestic criminal charges and convictions. In another change, permanent residents who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces will have a fast track to citizenship. Meanwhile, the government plans to extend citizenship to the so-called “lost Canadians” who had been wrongfully denied it in the past. The group of individuals who fell through the cracks in existing legislation include certain children of war brides born before 1947 when Canada had no citizenship laws of its own. The bill detailing the Citizenship Act revamp was introduced in Parliament Thursday morning.
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DND budget turf war stymied hiring of psychiatrists, social workers Murray Brewster
lingering inability to fill the desperately needed positions has the taint of deficit-fighting OTTAWA politics as much as it relates to bureaucratic, budgetary a nation-wide dearth of mental turf war that has stymied health workers, say a series the hiring of psychiatrists and of defence sources intimately other mental health profession- familiar the file. als at National Defence may be Defence spokeswoman finally coming to an end in the Marie-Helene Brisson would wake of a suicide crisis that’s not say when the hiring process gripped the military. would be completed, nor how Eighteen months after the soon those staff might be availHarper government put up able. $11.4 million toward a chronic But a series of defence staff shortage, the department sources told The Canadian says it’s just now in process Press some long-standing obof hiring up to 54 individuals stacles may have been removed. to fill a need first identified a A ceiling on the total number decade ago when the country’s of staff has been increased and war in Afghanistan began to the downloading of hiring deheat up. cisions closer to the front line And the department’s are among allowances being Canadian Press
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Come out to our Open House to view the Draft Range Road North Neighbourhood Plan and provide your comments. This area includes the Takhini & Northland Mobile Home Parks, Mountain View Place, Mountain Air Estates, Stone Ridge, several Kwanlin Dün First Nation parcels, and surrounding greenspace. When: 7-9 pm, Thursday February 13 Where: City of Whitehorse Public Safety Building, 305 Range Road, Large Meeting Room For more information: visit whitehorse.ca/rangeroad, email ben.campbell@whitehorse.ca, or phone 668-8338.
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made as the military struggles with a sweeping number of suicides. Both opposition parties say the fact soldiers have had to take their lives to prompt the government to start moving on hiring is “deeply shocking.” Both New Democrat MP Jack Harris and Liberal defence critic Joyce Murray say it’s unconscionable, especially in light of stories they’ve heard from soldiers and their families who sometimes wait between up to two years for access services like counselling. A report by the Canadian Forces ombudsman, in the fall of 2012, underscored that the department had never reached its goal of employing 447 mental health workers, a benchmark established in 2003. As of last month, there were only 388 positions filled. The number has barely moved since Pierre Daigle’s report and has actually remained constant since about 2008. The question is: Why? Money has never been an issue. Each of the positions has been fully funded as part of the baseline budget for the military’s medical branch since the early 2000’s. In fact, the Harper government’s injection of an additional $11.4 million – on top of a previous $98 million – left military officials in a quandary, according to defence sources. Former Canadian Forces surgeon general, retired commodore Hans Jung, told a Parliamentary committee in December 2012 that “the issue has never been a lack of resources,” rather, it was his ability to spend allocated funds because of “hiring practices.” The problem has been a stifling process that effectively creates a disincentive to hire, one that’s only grown worse since the 2010 federal budget instituted a hiring freeze, say the defence sources, who were not authorized to talk to the media. Even though the positions
were identified and money earmarked, every potential hire – both contract and public service – has been subject to an increasing level of scrutiny since that landmark deficitslaying budget. Each application must be justified in writing, vetted and put before a committee of assistant deputy ministers at National Defence. The process could sometimes take six months – or more. That committee is chaired by the assistant deputy minister, human resources/civilian and more often than not the requests were either turned down – or had taken so long the candidate had accepted another job. The question being asked internally for years has been: “Why do we have to rejustify each position?” The answer, invariably, was that in order to increase staff in one area, staff would have to be cut elsewhere, said the sources. “They were looking at every penny,” said one source. The bottleneck was so bad, and so worrisome, that in late 2011 and early 2012 staff from the military’s medical branch made a special appearance before the closed-door bureaucratic committee, pleading to be allowed to hire. What was even more disturbing, the sources said, was that unspent salaries for mental health professional were kicked back to the department and eventually to the federal treasury in the form of lapsed funds. Critics have been raising the alarm about how much of the defence budget has not been spent. At the end of the 2011 budget year, the department gave back $1.5 billion toward the deficit fight. The government’s fixation of a balanced budget before the next election and the incentives for bureaucrats to get there have created this situation, said the NDP’s Jack Harris. “This is putting electoral strategy ahead of the lives of
our soldiers, sailors, airmen and women, who need help,” he said. The Liberals were even more pointed in their criticism, saying the bottleneck has been evident for years and it was up to former defence minister Peter MacKay, and now his successor, Rob Nicholson, to have rattled cages. “They’ve used National Defence for photo opportunities, but this government doesn’t have a clear intention around the well-being of its injured soldiers and this is proof,” said Murray. The hiring freeze – known bureaucratically as the fulltime equivalent cap – has not affected the drive to hire more psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, said Brisson. “Mental health professionals are typically in short supply in Canada, and it can be difficult to attract qualified and experienced candidates into the public service,” she wrote in an email late Friday. Yet, in November 2012, during an appearance before the House of Commons defence committee, the current military surgeon-general, Brig.-Gen. Jean-Robert Bernier, testified that over 200 applicants were waiting at that time to fill the vacant public servant positions. Since the budget for those jobs had already been established, Brisson was asked to account for the additional millions of dollars the Conservatives threw at mental health in 2012. At the time, the news release linked it directly to the hiring of 50 extra staff. Brisson said it has been used to reduce to wait times through advance initiatives such as telehealth for remote locations, the purchase of 90 high-definition desktop videoconferencing systems, and for the exploration of advanced post-traumatic stress treatments, such as virtual reality exposure therapy.
SCHEDULE II YUKON TERRITORY ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION ACT SECTION 83 (1) FORM TL2 PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO TAX LIEN
TOWN OF FARO
Notice is hereby given that unless the arrears of property taxes and costs are sooner paid, the collector will, at the expiration of the period of sixty days from the date of this advertisement, proceed to register a tax lien in accordance with provisions as outlined in Section 88 of the Assessment and Taxation Act. (Please note that the total amount of tax arrears does not include the 2014 Property Tax.)
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Kelinda Sax Theresa Robinson
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64192, Lot 279 2006-066, Lot 8-2
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$2,109.26 1,499.29
$210.93 149.93
$2,320.19 1,649.22
Dated this 4th day of February, 2014
Tom Lie, Collector of Taxes
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A look at how Russia enforces its ban on gay ‘propaganda’ Laura Mills
of his protest online and filed a complaint. Isakov was fined 4,000 rubles in January and his appeal is MOSCOW still pending. hen the Sochi Winter A journalist and teacher Olympics begin today, Newspaper editor Alexander many will be watching to see Suturin was summoned to court whether Russia will enforce its after he published an interview law banning gay “propaganda” to minors if athletes, fans or activists with an openly gay schoolwave rainbow flags or speak out in teacher in his weekly paper in Khabarovsk, a city on the Amur protest. River that borders China. Fines The message so far has been are much higher for those accused confusing. of spreading propaganda with the The International Olympic Committee has reminded athletes help of media or the Internet, so that “no kind of demonstration or Suturin was fined 50,000 rubles political, religious or racial propa- ($1,400) by a Khabarovsk court last week. In the interview, the ganda is permitted in any Olymteacher – who was told his school pic sites.” Athletes will be free to contract would not be renewed express their opinions at news after he came out publicly as gay – conferences, however, according defended LGBT rights. to IOC President Thomas Bach. Sochi organizers initially took Social networking issue with Bach, but then backed When journalist Yelena Klioff. mova posted an enraged column President Vladimir Putin has about the propaganda law to a assured gays that they will be welcome in Sochi but only if they news website, she got a reaction she didn’t expect: An underage “leave the kids alone.” Dmitry Kozak, the deputy prime minister lesbian from provincial Russia reached out to thank her for the overseeing the games, repeated column, saying it had helped keep that message Thursday. her from committing suicide. KliThe Russian government initially banned all protests during mova kept up the correspondence with the girl and set up Chilthe games. Following an internadren-404, an online group hosted tional outcry, it set up a designated protest zone far from any of by Russia’s top social networking website, which allows gay and the Olympic venues. lesbian teens to post supportive Across the rest of the country, however, Russian judges have been letters to each other. Now Klimova is facing trial this implementing the law and handmonth in her Urals hometown of ing out fines. Here’s a look at who Nizhny Tagil, after several comhas been targeted since the law took effect in July: Associated Press
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Isakov, the gay activist from Kazan, was fined after Arkhangelsk teenager Erik Fedoseyev wrote to Kazan authorities. According to Isakov, Fedoseyev’s complaint said he had been encouraged to act by Street protests his father, whose wife had left him Gay pride parades have been for another woman. de facto banned for many years in The activist who complained Russia, but since last year city au- about Maria told the AP that he A schoolgirl thorities often cite the propaganda didn’t regret intervening in the life Shortly after a 14-year-old girl law as a reason to forbid any dem- of a 14-year-old girl he had never in the small town of Dyatkova, met. onstrations. When small groups 300 kilometres (200 miles) from “The girl is sick and she needs of demonstrators try to defy the Moscow, held a one-person picket bans, police usually detain them to be suspended from school,” to protest the gay propaganda immediately but rarely hold them Isayev said by phone. law, the phones at her home and Isayev said he’s contacted the school started ringing. An anti-gay for long or press charges. relatives and school principals activist from St. Petersburg, Timur Vigilante activism of more than a dozen openly gay Isayev, called the girl’s principal The cases that end up in court teens like Maria, but that hers was and later her mother, demandare often the result of complaints the only case that went public. ing that she be homeschooled so from anti-gay activists who lobby “If we don’t do it (enforce the she could not spread her ideas to law), things will be bad for this for the propaganda ban to be other children. country,” he said. more rigorously enforced. Maria, who asked that her last name not be used in this article, was disciplined by a governmentrun commission for the protection of children’s rights, which ordered her to make weekly visits DaWson City yukon College CaMpus and encouraged her to see a psyMonday, February 10, 2014 and tuesday, February 11, 2014 chiatrist. 4:30pm till 8:00pm (or so) While under normal circumstances she can’t be held legally Malcolm Taggart, an independent Yukon economist, responsible until age 16, she says will be offering a workshop focussed mainly on economic issues around mining in the Yukon. the commission threatened to take her to court under the propaganFood will be served at the supper break da law if she continued to express each evening and all are welcome. her views in public. This week, after her case became a national Please see community bulletin boards for media sensation, Maria said the specific topics and schedule. commission director quietly promised her that the complaint against her would be dropped.
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Squirrels disappear from Moscow’s parks, as poachers turn them into pets One by one, the bushy-tailed residents of Moscow’s parks have been disappearing. The problem: Russians have gone nuts for squirrels. City official Alexei Gorelov says he has received multiple reports of squirrel poaching in local parks. In response, municipal authorities on Jan. 31 ordered bolstered security for all of Moscow’s green areas. Gorelov, who heads the Ecological Control Department of eastern and northeastern parts of Moscow, said Wednesday that more police patrols would be dispatched to fend off the poach-
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magine a home you could build in a week: one that came in a box, could fit almost anywhere and could be heated with two electric space heaters. In your mind’s eye, you’re probably envisioning giant egg cartons or ugly shipping containers stacked awkwardly atop each other. After all, most prefabricated homes are not exactly architectural masterpieces. But what if someone told you they could build you a home so efficient that it exceeds the Yukon energy-saving requirements by an R-value of 10, and comes with a rustic cabin exterior, a modular kitchen and vaulted ceilings? And what if you were told he could do it all for less than the average square-foot cost of a traditional house? Paul Girard says he can do just that. In fact, the Whitehorse contractor says that as soon as his ATAPOP Homes (Arctic to Antarctic Portable or Permanent) business goes into full production, he can do it 50 times a year, and bring low-cost energyefficient homes to the North’s most challenging environments. “You could put this house on Marsh Lake, where there’s no power, and heat it with solar or wood gasification or just about anything,” Girard said, standing beneath the sweeping beams of his first prototype home in downtown Whitehorse. The proof-of-concept garden suite has just been finished, and Girard says he’s getting ready to launch his business idea Canadawide. The idea is to build houses in Whitehorse, ship them to anywhere, and assemble them on the spot, but do it with highefficiency materials and engineering, and reap your savings through low heating and maintenance costs. Girard has been a contractor since 1983 and working in the Yukon since 1996. He says he got tired of building low-efficiency houses that waste electricity, and wanted a way to help the North tackle its housing shortage. “I started thinking, what if I started building green. Like, really, really green,” he said. He found a client who agreed to buy the first prototype as a way of helping get the project off the ground. It took four months to finish the prototype, in part because his designs were so unorthodox they weren’t in the city of Whitehorse’s code book at all. “The city forced me to engineer everything for the house because it was not in the code book,” he said. In the end, Girard took a loss
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Paul Girard, owner of ATAPOP Homes, designed a prefab house to meet the needs of remote and northern communities.
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on the first house, but he says he isn’t worried because the demo proved his theories about building with energy efficiency as the highest priority. The house, which looks like a two-storey cabin with a jaunty roofline and slanted deck awnings, is constructed on a concrete pad with adjustable pilings. To start off, Girard constructed a skeleton out of posts and beams, then pre-fabricated all the walls, roof and other pieces at his 10,000-square-foot shop in the Mount Sima industrial area.
The walls are made of plywood instead of drywall and mud, and come pre-assembled. They only have to be bolted to the frame, sprayed with foam insulation, and sealed to form an airtight envelope – one of the secrets to the building’s energy savings, said Girard. “Even the windows are not added after, like most buildings,” Girard said. “The doors and windows are all installed at the factory.” The outside is clad in metal sheeting or lumber with a nontoxic finish. When it’s all assem-
the crew accidentally left the two 1,000-watt space heaters running all night one evening. The temperature outside dipped to -25 C. When the crew got back the next morning, the inside temperature was too warm to work, and they had to open all the doors and windows. “That’s how efficient these things are,” he said. The prototype’s material costs are roughly the same as for an average Whitehorse home, which costs between $250 and $300 per square foot. But Girard anticipates big savings to come from low labour costs to assemble the houses en masse. Once he’s at full production, he reckons he could provide upwards of 40 homes a year by building them in Whitehorse and shipping them wherever they are needed. Jesse Winter/Yukon News “Even in the communities, I can supply them for $250 (per square foot) delivered and asbled, the house has R-40 floor and walls, R-10 windows and an sembled. If they want to order, say, 10 houses, I can hire a HerR-60 attic, said Girard. By comcules transport plane and deliver parison, the minimum requirethem that way,” he said. ments for building in WhiteGirard plans to offer two horse are R-28 for the floor, R-32 different models of homes. One for the walls and R-50 for the will be an 864-square-foot twoceiling and R-3.6 windows. bedroom home and the other a “You can see that we’re way smaller 640-square-foot oneabove average. Everything on the bedroom bachelor pad. house is natural. This could all Right now Girard has about be put in a Sea-Can and deliveight staff working for him, but ered anywhere,” he said. expects that number to go up The building is so easy to heat as high as 20 if he’s able to get you could almost do it with a enough buyers. space heather, said Girard. Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com When they were building it,
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Fracking blasts pressurized water and chemicals into underlying rocks to release trapped natural EDMONTON gas and oil. lberta New Democrats say It has changed the game on newly released documents North American resource extracshow fracking has become an tion in the last decade – fuelling unregulated free-for-all in the an oil and gas boom in North province with no regard for the Dakota and delivering a 15 per impact on groundwater or on cent overall production increase people’s health. south of the border, according to NDP Leader Brian Mason Alberta government data. presented information this week It has also resulted in a provided under freedom-ofbacklash from environmentalists information laws that shows the and from homeowners who live number of hydraulic fracturing near fracking sites. Their main licences granted by the province concern is polluted groundwater soared 647 per cent last year to and aquifers. 1,516. In Lethbridge, homeowners Mason said the amount of wa- and city council are fighting an ter allocated and used for frackapplication by Calgary-based ing has increased even faster. Goldenkey Oil to drill three wells “Most Albertans don’t realize using vertical hydraulic fracturing that fracking in Alberta is almost within city limits and within one completely unregulated,” he told kilometre of where people live. a legislature news conference. The legislature members for “And it is increasing on a Lethbridge – Progressive Conserdramatic scale without any unvatives Bridget Pastoor and Greg derstanding of what the potential Weadick – have told residents consequences will be.” they are making sure concerns are He said the water loss alone is heard. Mason said they two need sobering, with more than 17 mil- to go farther and actively fight the lion cubic metres used in 2013. development. “This is an enormous amount “They’re mealy-mouthed of groundwater. It’s pumped hedging on the whole question.” into the ground, it’s polluted Fracking has brought with it by chemicals and it’s never seen controversy in other provinces. Newfoundland and Labrador, again.” Canadian Press
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Canada raising liability for nuclear, offshore oil & gas operators to $1 billion Bruce Cheadle Canadian Press
OTTAWA he Conservative government has introduced legislation that would dramatically bump up the amount of liability coverage required for nuclear plants and offshore oil and gas operations. The new $1-billion liability replaces the current $75-million minimum for nuclear operators, and liability thresholds of between $30 million and $40 million for energy companies and offshore shippers, depending on where they operate. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver called the billion-dollar target “a very significant, robust amount which is comparable to international standards.” And he stressed the $1 billion limit only applies to no-fault liabilities. “But the responsibility at fault
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population.” Green party Leader Elizabeth May, who had already pored over and annotated the hefty piece of legislation by mid-afternoon Thursday, said whatever else the bill may do, it does not make Canadians safer. “This is entirely post facto – what you do after spills and accidents,” said May. “So the claim this is going to make anything safer is, on the face of it, absurd.” And while the new billion-dollar liabilities mark a significant jump over the current, outdated coverage, they remain a fraction of the monumental remediation costs of recent disasters in both the nuclear and offshore oil industries. The March 2011 meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, and the April 2010 explosion, sinking and blowout of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drill rig in the Gulf of
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Scientists add sense of touch to robotic hand, a step to more lifelike prosthetics Lauran Neergaard Associated Press
WASHINGTON o feel what you touch – that’s the holy grail for artificial limbs. In a step toward that goal, European researchers created a robotic hand that let an amputee feel differences between a bottle, a baseball and a mandarin orange. The patient only got to experiment with the bulky prototype for a week, and it’s far from the bionics of science fiction movies. But the research released Wednesday is part of a major effort to create more lifelike, and usable, prosthetics. “It was just amazing,” said Dennis Aabo Sorensen of Aalborg, Denmark, who lost his left hand in a fireworks accident a decade ago and volunteered to pilot-test the new prosthetic. “It was the closest I have had to feeling like a normal hand.” This isn’t the first time scientists have tried to give some sense of touch to artificial hands; a few other pilot projects have been reported in the U.S. and Europe. But this newest experiment, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, shows Sorensen not only could tell differences in the shape and hardness of objects, he also could quickly react and adjust his grasp.
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“It was interesting to see how fast he was able to master this,” said neuroengineer Silvestro Micera of Switzerland’s Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, who led the Swiss and Italian research team. “He was able to use this information immediately in a quite sophisticated way.” Scientists have made great strides in recent years in improving the dexterity of prosthetics. But the sense of touch has been a much more difficult challenge, and is one reason that many patients don’t use their prosthetic hands as much as they’d like. Consider: Grab something and your own hand naturally grasps with just enough force to hang on. Users of prosthetic hands have to carefully watch every motion, judging by eye instead of touch how tightly to squeeze. The results can be clumsy, with dropped dishes or crushed objects. “You always have to look and see what’s going on, so that’s what is so much different from this new hand that I tried,” Sorensen, 36, said in a telephone interview. First, doctors at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital implanted tiny electrodes inside two nerves – the ulnar and median nerves – in the stump of Sorensen’s arm. Those nerves normally would allow for certain sensations in a
hand. When researchers zapped them with a weak electrical signal, Sorensen said it felt like his missing fingers were moving, showing the nerves still could relay information. Meanwhile, Micera’s team put sensors on two fingers of a robotic hand, to detect information about what the artificial fingers touched. For one week, cords snaked from a bandage on Sorensen’s arm to the artificial hand, and the electrodes zapped the nerves in proportion to what the sensors detected. They essentially created a loop that let the robotic hand rapidly communicate with Sorensen’s brain. “It is really putting the brain back in control of the system,” said biomedical engineer Dustin Tyler of Case Western Reserve University, who wasn’t involved with the European work but leads a team in Ohio that recently created and tested a similar touch-enabled hand. “That’s an important step.” Added neurobiologist Andrew Schwartz of the University of Pittsburgh: “It shows with a few sensors and some pretty elementary technology, that they can recover a fair amount of functionality.” To be sure Sorensen used touch, and didn’t cheat by looking or hearing telltale sounds, he wore a blindfold and headphones as Micera’s team handed him different objects.
implants can last; for safety reasons, Sorensen’s were surgically removed after the experiment. But a lot of work is under way. In Ohio, Tyler’s team recently issued video showing a blindfolded man gently pulling stems from cherries without crushing them, thanks to similar implanted nerve stimulators and a sensor-equipped prosthetic hand. The main difference, said Switzerland’s Micera, is in how the nerve electrodes are implanted. The European approach puts them inside the nerve rather Patrizia Tocci, Science Translational Medithan around it for better control, cine/AP Photo but that’s more invasive and some Amputee Dennis Aabo Soresearchers worry it could damage rensen holds an orange while the nerve over time. wearing sensory feedback In Pittsburgh, Schwartz’s team enabled prosthesis in Rome. is about to test another approach To feel what you touch – – a brain-controlled robotic hand that’s the holy grail for artififor the paralyzed that would “feel” cial limbs. through electrodes implanted in a brain region known as the sensory “Suddenly I could tell if it was cortex. a hard object,” Sorensen recalled, Whatever the approach, touch describing sensations that changed is a complex sense and these are along with his grip. “The response, all basic first steps involving how the feedback from the arm to my someone grasps, not more sophistinerves and to my brain, they came cated sensations such as texture or very strong.” temperature. Micera cautioned that it will take “There is definitely tremendous several years of additional research value to having a sense of touch, a to create a first-generation artifisense of feeling from the hand,” said cial hand that can feel, and looks Case Western’s Tyler. “What that more like a traditional prosthetic. feeling is, how we use it – that’s yet First, they have to prove these nerve to come.”
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Dawson comes alive for the Quest Eva Holland Special for the News
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anadian Rangers Sgt. John “Mitch” Mitchell sits at a table in a small, crowded room on the second floor of the Dawson City visitor information centre. Around him, members of the media, mushers and their handlers lean in and take notes as he details the trail conditions for the next 500 miles of the Yukon Quest. He has notes in front of him, too, but mostly he recites from memory, detailing patches of overflow and glare ice, and the distances from checkpoint to checkpoint. He knows the trail as well as anyone. Mitchell has been building and breaking trail for the Yukon Quest since its inaugural run in 1984. A Dawsonite since 1976, he entered the race himself in 1985, after a decade and a half of running his dogs along a trapline, and when the Canadian Rangers expanded to Dawson City in 1991, he joined up. It was his idea to have the Rangers break trail for the Quest as an annual training exercise. “They can blame that on me,” he says. “I suggested to headquarters that that would be a hell of an exercise. And that was the start of it.” Mitchell is one of a core group of Dawsonites that have dedicated themselves to the Yukon Quest year after year: building trail, feeding the mushers and their entourages, and manning the checkpoint while the race rolls through. The town is quiet during the early months of winter, but the arrival of the Quest each February marks the start of a busier season. When the mushers blow in off the Yukon River, Dawson City begins to come out of hibernation. Gaby Sgaga has been volunteering for the Yukon Quest for 15 years, since her first winter as a newcomer in Dawson. She started out as a shift worker, taking her turn at the desk in the visitor information centre, and doing any odd job that needed doing. In 2006, she became the checkpoint manager, a position she’s kept every winter since. “I love dogs, so I’m totally into it,” she says, in between directing volunteer traffic at the visitors centre. “I love what these dogs achieve.” Sgaga receives applications to volunteer at the Dawson checkpoint from Quest fans around the world – she’s had people fly in from Toronto, Ireland and Germany to pitch
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Top, Ranger Sgt. John Mitchell of Dawson City leads the Ranger team that builds the Canadian half of the trail every year. Below, a team braves the cold of the Yukon Quest trail.
in. “They start contacting me in October,” she says. But her crew also includes a solid local contingent. This year, she has 30 volunteers at her disposal – they’re responsible for plowing the snowcovered government campground in West Dawson that becomes the mushers’ home for the mandatory 36-hour layover they serve here, setting up a cabin for the veterinarians to use as a makeshift clinic nearby, and staffing both the vets’ cabin and the visitors centre checkpoint itself 24 hours
a day. In the back room of the visitors centre, a converted gold rush-era warehouse, another contingent of local volunteers keeps a food and beverage concession running around the clock. Anna Claxton, the president of the organizing committee for Dawson’s annual Percy De Wolfe Memorial Mail Race, takes the lead here. The Percy committee provides hot meals, coffee and baked goods to the mushers, handlers, media, and other visitors who pass through the Quest checkpoint as a fundraiser for their own race. All of the food they sell is cooked and donated by local Dawsonites – Claxton estimates the number of people who help out is in the hundreds. “People in Dawson are so good about it,” she says. “Everybody trots out their best recipes and everything is homemade.” While she has a six-page phone list of residents who bake or cook for the concession, she also coordinates a group of 10 or more volunteers who staff it each day. Many of the Dawsonites who volunteer for the Quest run dog teams themselves. Sgaga has nine dogs – “They’re my children,” she says – while Claxton is also a recreational musher and skijorer. As for Mitchell, he’s out of the mushing game now. Asked about his 1985 race, he laughs and says, “I found out my dogs weren’t as good as what I figured, and I found out I was a lot tougher than I figured.” But he enjoys getting out on the trail by snowmachine each year, and coordinating the Ranger patrols that build and maintain the route, as practice for the day when they might need to break trail for the regular Canadian Forces. Dawson has changed in the decade and a half that Sgaga has been volunteering for the race. There are more new faces in town than ever, it seems. But it’s still a sleepy place for the first half of the winter. It’s only when the Quest teams start off, whether from Fairbanks or Whitehorse, that Dawson’s residents re-emerge to welcome the visitors. “I like seeing volunteers come back, I love the friends I’ve made that I stay in touch with. I love the feeling of family,” says Sgaga, explaining what brings her out again each February to work around the clock at the checkpoint. “I like being a part of something bigger than me.” Eva Holland is a Whitehorse-based freelance writer.
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Man says he ate fish, birds and turtles as he drifted for 13 months across the Pacific Ocean Nick Perry
away. But that’s the story a man identifying himself as 37-year-old WELLINGTON, Jose Salvador Alvarenga told the New Zealand U.S. ambassador in the Marshall t’s a story that almost defies Islands and the nation’s officials belief: A man leaves Mexico in December 2012 for a day of shark during a 30-minute meeting fishing and ends up surviving 13 Monday before he was taken to months on fish, birds and turtles a local hospital for monitoring. Alvarenga washed ashore on the before washing ashore on the tiny atoll of Ebon in the Pacific remote Marshall Islands some Ocean last week before being 5,500 miles (8,800 kilometres) Associated Press
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taken to the capital, Majuro, on Monday. “It’s hard for me to imagine someone surviving 13 months at sea,” said Ambassador Tom Armbruster in Majuro. “But it’s also hard to imagine how someone might arrive on Ebon out of the blue. Certainly this guy has had an ordeal, and has been at sea for some time.” Other officials were reacting cautiously to the Spanish-speaking man’s story while they try to piece together more information. If true, the man’s ordeal would rank among the greatest tales ever of survival at sea. Armbruster said the softspoken man complained of joint pain Monday and had a limp but was able to walk. He had long hair and a beard, the ambassador said, and rather than appearing emaciated he looked puffy in places, including around his ankles. Otherwise, he added, Alvarenga seemed in reasonable health. Armbruster, who speaks Spanish, said the survivor told the following story: He’s a native of El Salvador but has lived in Mexico for 15 years and fishes for a man he knows as Willie, catching sharks for 25 pesos ($1.90) per pound. On Dec. 21, 2012, Alvarenga left Mexico in his 23 foot (7 metre) fiberglass boat for a day’s fishing, accompanied by a teen he knew only as Ezekiel, who was between 15 and 18. A storm blew the fishermen off course, and soon they were lost and adrift. “He talked about scooping up little fish that swam alongside the boat and eating them raw,” Armbruster said. “He also said he ate birds, and drank birds’ blood.” After about a month, Ezekiel died, the survivor told officials. Alvarenga also talked about
municating with where he’s from, we’ll be able to find out more information.” Bing said the man had no identification with him and other details of his story remained sketchy, including the exact location of his departure from Mexico. The survivor’s vital signs appeared good except that his blood pressure was a bit low, Bing said. After doctors give him the all-clear, Bing said, officials hope to repatriate him to Mexico or whatever country is appropriate. Bing said the Mexican ambassador in the Philippines, Julio Gee Bing/AP Photo Camarena, has been involved in Jose Salvador Alvarenga the case. Camarena could not be said he left Mexico in contacted immediately. December 2012 for a day Erik van Sebille, a Sydneyof shark fishing and ended based oceanographer at the up surviving 13 months on University of New South Wales, fish, birds and turtles before said there was a good chance a washing ashore on the boat drifting off Mexico’s west Marshall Islands. coast would eventually be carried by currents to the Marshall eating turtles. Once near Ebon, Islands. He said such a journey he swam ashore. would typically take 18 months “He thanked God, initially, that he had survived,” the ambas- to two years depending on the winds and currents, although 13 sador said. “He’s very anxious months was possible. to get back in touch with his “The way that the currents employer, and also with the famin the Pacific work is that there ily of Ezekiel. That’s his driving is a very strong westerly current motivation at the moment.” Armbruster said the man said just north of the equator and that basically drives you directly he had no family in Mexico but from Mexico all the way toward he does have three brothers who live in the U.S., although he could Indonesia and in the path, you go not immediately provide officials right over the Marshall Islands,” he said. with contact details. There have been other cases Gee Bing, the acting secretary of foreign affairs for the Marshall of people surviving for months adrift in the Pacific. In a case Islands, said he was somewhat with similarities, three Mexican skeptical of Alvarenga’s account after meeting with him Monday. shark fishermen in 2006 said they “It does sound like an incred- were lost at sea for nine months before being rescued near the ible story and I’m not sure if Marshall Islands. In 1989, four I believe his story,” Bing said. men survived nearly four months “When we saw him, he was not really thin compared to other in the Pacific Ocean near New survivors in the past. I may have Zealand after their multi-hulled some doubts. Once we start com- boat capsized.
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NEW YORK pray-painted at night on a Lower East Side handball court, the “Howard the Duck” mural showed the comic book character peeking from behind a trash can with the words: “Graffiti is a art, And if art is a crime, Let God forgive all.” That 1978 work helped propel the illicit graffiti art movement out of the subway and into the mainstream. So it’s only fitting that a canvas recreation of that mural (the original was painted over around 1988) is a part of a major exhibition on graffiti art opening Tuesday at the Museum of the City of New York. “It was the shot heard around the world,” said its creator Lee Quinones, also known by his tag LEE. “This was a movement that needed a visual manifesto. . I wanted to bring that conversation that was so elusive in the subways above ground, to a context almost similar to a museum.” Only 18 at the time, Quinones became known among his generation for covering a 10-car subway train. He and an artist named Fab 5 Freddy were among the first to earn gallery recognition with a 1979 exhibition in Rome. What makes the New York City as Canvas exhibition unique is that it focuses only on works from the city that were collected over the years by East Village artist Martin Wong, who befriended and mentored many of the graffiti artists, including Quinones, and promoted their once-renegade art form. Wong’s collection of more than 300 such works was donated to the Museum of the City of New York before his death in 1999.
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payment is by donation; registration at the door. The workshops are funded in part by the Government of Yukon Environment Department Contribution Agreement. It’s an opportunity for students to see marten handling and pelt preparation for auction. Demonstration and information provided by
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February 9th starting early and ending late at the Yukon Transportation Museum. Charlie Ahearn/AP Photo
The 1978 graffiti mural “Howard the Duck,” painted on a handball court in New York. The Lee Quinones mural was a pivotal work that helped propel the illicit graffiti art movement into the mainstream.
About 150 are in the exhibition, which runs through Aug. 24. In addition to the “Howard the Duck” oil canvas, which Quinones made for Wong, other highlights include a compilation of inkdrawn tags collected by Wicked Gary, founder of the first graffiti writing club, the Ex-Vandals, and a member of a collective of writers called the United Graffiti Artists who were the first to exhibit their work in a gallery setting. Graffiti exploded in New York in the 1970s because of the subway – an expansive canvas for the young renegade artists. The seminal 1983 documentary Style Wars and other media attention contributed to its spread beyond New York. But only a handful of the largely teenage graffiti artists were “doing what we would call masterpieces, blanketing whole sides of trains,” said the exhibit’s curator, Sean Corcoran. They included DAZE (Chris Ellis), CRASH (John Matos), FUTURA 2000
(Leonard Hilton McGurr) and LEE – all successful artists today – who succeeded in connecting the subculture to a broader audience by virtue of their artistic talent. Wong “had the foresight to scoop all this stuff up when no one else in New York was thinking about it seriously,” said Sacha Jenkins, a writer and filmmaker who has written extensively on the graffiti movement. As evidence of graffiti’s growing credibility as an art form, Corcoran pointed to the public interest in the elusive British street artist Banksy and the outcry over the recent white-wash of a New York City’s mecca to aerosol art known as 5Pointz. “Graffiti-influenced art is on the verge of a new breakthrough,” Quinones said. “We’re on the crest of the wave. There’s a number of artists, and not necessarily those who painted on subways” who are embracing the style and being signed by blue-chip galleries.
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HOLLAND AMERICA LINE IS NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS YUKON – Applications are now being accepted by the Holland America Line Inc. Community Advisory Board (CAB) for grants to local service and non-profit groups in the Yukon. The CAB is comprised of Yukon civic and business leaders who advise Holland America Line Inc. on local corporate contributions and community involvement projects.
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Scientists find plague DNA in 6th century teeth, warn new strains could spark future pandemics Maria Cheng Associated Press
LONDON cientists say two of the deadliest pandemics in history were caused by strains of the same plague and warn that new versions of the bacteria could spark future outbreaks. Researchers found tiny bits of DNA in the teeth of two German victims killed by the Justinian plague about 1,500 years ago. With those fragments, they reconstructed the genome of the oldest bacteria known. They concluded the Justinian plague was caused by a strain of Yersinia pestis, the same pathogen responsible for the Black Death that struck medieval Europe. The study was published online recently in the journal, Lancet Infectious Diseases. The two plagues packed quite a punch. The Justinian Plague is thought to have wiped out half the globe as it spread across Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. And the Black Death killed about 50 million Europeans in just four years during the 14th century. “What this shows is that the plague jumped into humans on
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Jennifer Klunk examines a sample of an ancient tooth from the 6th century in Kitchener, Ontario.
several different occasions and has gone on a rampage,” said Tom Gilbert, a professor at the Natural History Museum of Denmark who wrote an accompanying commentary. “That shows the jump is not that difficult to make and wasn’t a wild fluke.” The plague is usually spread to humans by rodents whose fleas carry the bacteria. “Humans are infringing on rodents’ territory, so it’s only a matter of time before we get more exposure to them,” Gilbert said. Still, he and other experts doubted a modern plague epidemic would be as devastating. “Plague is something that
will continue to happen but modern-day antibiotics should be able to stop it,” said Hendrik Poinar, director of the Ancient DNA Centre at McMaster University in Canada, who led the new research. He said about 200 rodent species carry the plague and could potentially infect other animals or humans. Poinar warned that if the plague transforms into an airborne version – which can happen if the bacteria reaches the lungs and its droplets are spread by coughing – it would be much harder to snuff out. That type of plague can kill people within 24 hours of being infected. Poinar said scientists need to sharpen their surveillance of plague in rodent populations to try averting future human infections. “If we happen to see a massive die-off of rodents somewhere with (the plague), then it would become alarming,” he said. There are several thousand human cases of plague every year, most often in central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and parts of the Americas.
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15 Duke Road, Whse 667-6620 Sunday worship Service: 10:30am Rev. GReG aNDeRSoN
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Quaker Worship Group ReLIGIoUS SoCIeTY oF FRIeNDS Meets regularly for Silent Worship. For information, call 667-4615 email: whitehorse-contact@quaker.ca
website: quaker.ca
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Reader Service Sundays 10:30 am 332-4171 for information
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Christ Church Cathedral Anglican
Church of the Northern Apostles
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
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403 Lowe Street
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1609 Birch St. (Porter Creek) 633-5385 “We’re open Saturdays!” Worship Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer Meeting All are welcome.
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada early Service 9:00 - 10:00 am Family Service 10:30 am - Noon Filipino Service 4:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday School ages 0-12
2060 2nd AvEnuE • 667-4889
Rigdrol Dechen Ling,
91806 alaska highway
The Temple of Set
The World’s Premier Left hand Path Religion
a not-for-prophet society. www.xeper.org
canadian affiliation information: northstarpylon@gmail.com
4Th aveNUe & eLLIoTT STReeT Services Sunday 8:30 aM & 10:00 aM Thursday Service 12:10 PM (with lunch)
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Calvary Baptist
1301 FIR STReeT 633-2886
Sunday School during Service, Sept to May
THe ReV. ROB LANGMAID
45 Boxwood Crescent • Porter Creek 633-4032 • All Are Welcome
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108 WICKSTROM ROAD, WHITeHORSe
1-867-667-2353
Sunday Sacrament Service starts at 10:00 AM Sunday School at 11:00 AM and Priesthood hour will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Northern Light Ministries Dale & Rena Mae McDonald Word of Faith Ministers & Teachers. check out our website!
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor L.e. harrison 633-4089
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St. Saviour’s
1154c 1st Ave • Entrance from Strickland
Regular Monthly Service: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month 11:00 AM • All are welcome. Rev. David Pritchard 668-5530
For further information about, and to discover Islam, please contact: Javed Muhammad (867) 332-8116 or Adil Khalik (867) 633-4078 or send an e-mail to info@yukonmuslims.ca
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Celebrate Heritage Day by thinking about Yukon’s historical and cultural heritage. This year’s theme is “Have fun with heritage by celebrating historic places made for play”. You can win a prize if you had fun at a historic site or museum this year. Enter by colouring the picture and writing a short paragraph about your favourite heritage place or activity.
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Parks Canada Family Discovery Pass: unlimited entry to participating National Parks and National Historic Sites for a year. SeconD prize: Family pass for Parks Canada’s “Then and Now” tour in Dawson City. tHirD prize: Historic Sites Prize Pack name: ________________________________________________________________ address: ______________________________________________________________ phone: ________________________________________________________________ your favourite heritage place or activity:________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Quizzes and Fun Facts: 1) The Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair is held every year at the beginning of May.You can do a fun project about our history and culture or take part in the Young Citizens Video Program. 2) The School House at Fort Selkirk Historic Site was built in 1892 and is Yukon’s oldest building. It was used as a school until the early 1950s when Fort Selkirk was abandoned. Question: Do you know why Fort Selkirk was abandoned? 3) Did you know the Yukon Wildlife Preserve has a 5 km ski trail that runs alongside the animal pastures and you can take a self-guided walking tour year round? 4) Take part in MacBride Museum’s “Murder at Gold Bottom” program and be a detective solving a fictional mystery based on historical facts. 5) Can you put the following Yukon landmark events in the correct chronological order?
a. Province-like powers are devolved from the federal government. b. Yukon is made a territory separate from the Northwest Territories c. The capitol moved from Dawson City to Whitehorse d. The Alaska Highway is constructed. e. Yukon Land Claims Umbrella Final Agreement is signed f. Gold is discovered in the Klondike 6) Have you played “Should I Join the Rush?” Thousands of people came to the Yukon in 1898.Would you have been one of them? Search for “MysteryQuest23” to play the computer game. 7) The original Palace Grand Theatre was built by Arizona Charlie Meadows from the wood of two wrecked sternwheelers.You can visit the Palace Grand and learn about the colourful characters who entertained Dawsonsonites over 100 years ago.
#2 answer: The Klondike Highway was built and the riverboats which supplied Fort Selkirk stopped running. #5 answers: f: 1896, b: 1898, d: 1942, c: 1953, e: 1993, a: 2003.
the Dawson - Whitehorse stage leaving Dawson in 1902. The historic Winaut’s Store and Oak Hall buildings shown in the drawing are now Klondike National Historic Sites offices. They have been preserved by Parks Canada to look just as they did in the early part of the last century.
Submit your entry by February 18, 2014 to the yHma office: Drop oFF: or mail:
Donnenworth House at 3126 third avenue in Whitehorse yHma at 3126 third ave., Whitehorse, yukon y1a 1e7
Winners will be announced in the Yukon News on Heritage Day, February 21, and the best entries will be posted at The Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair in May.
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Alberta group finds new homes for unwanted pet potbellied pigs for the size of pigs,” Domoslai said. “So for someone to say `I guarantee this pig will stay 20 pounds’ is totally inaccurate, because a pig will not be full grown until they’re four yearsold.” Pig breeder Angela Hardy says it’s a matter of comparison – micro pig breeds are much smaller than a hog found on a farm, which can weigh as much as 1,000 lbs. “Pot-bellied pigs are a step down from farm pigs, weighing in around 200-250 lbs at maturity,” says Hardy. “Micro pigs are the smallest of their kind, and truly are `Micro’ when compared to their larger cousins,
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Pete Seeger: ‘From way up here the Earth looks very small’ know where to start. Break up three of them and four more like it start up.” by DAVID Seeger and his wife, Toshi, devoted SUZUKI a lot of time to protecting the Hudson River near their home in Beacon, New York. To save the polluted waterway, they raised money to build a sloop, the Clearwater, to take children, teachers and parents sailing. The boat and cleanup efforts have since spawned a science-based environmental education organization and “This machine surrounds hate music festival – and led to progress and forces it to surrender.” - Words painted on Pete Seeger’s in restoring the river and ridding it of toxic PCBs, pesticides and other banjo man with a banjo can be a power- chemicals. Seeger was also involved in antiful force for good. Pete Seeger, who died January 27 at the age of 94, fracking efforts, adding the line, “This land was made to be frack-free” to his inspired generations of political and late friend Woody Guthrie’s anthem, environmental activists with songs “This Land Is Your Land,” when he ranging from “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” to “Sailing Down My joined Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews Golden River.” From the late 1930s until his death, at a Farm Aid benefit last year. Like all of us who devote our lives Seeger brought his music to union to trying to make the world better, halls, churches, schools, migrant Seeger made mistakes along the way. camps, nightclubs, TV studios, But he was willing to admit when he marches and rallies – always invitwas wrong and to change his views. ing audiences to join in. His calling As a geneticist, I’m fascinated by took him from being hauled before the built-in need we have for music; it the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1955 to being invited to reaches deep within us. The power of perform at President Barack Obama’s a good song to touch us emotionally and rally us to action is nothing short inauguration in 2009. Like me, he was inspired by Rachel of extraordinary. And musicians are often the first Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring to to donate their time and music to become a strong defender of the environment as well as human rights. In worthy causes. It’s why I’ve had such both social justice and environmental deep admiration for musicians I’ve worked with and often been lucky causes, he believed in the strength of grassroots efforts. As he told the CBC enough to call my friends, from Bruce Cockburn and Gordon Lightfoot to Radio program Ideas, “The powers Neil Young and Sarah Harmer and that be can break up any big thing they want. They can attack it from the the members of Blue Rodeo. Musioutside. They can infiltrate it and cor- cians have inspired millions of people rupt it from the inside – or co-opt it. with powerful anthems, from Seeger’s rendition of “We Shall Overcome” to But what are they going to do about John Lennon’s “Imagine.” In recogni10 million little things? They don’t
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Treaty 8. As “just a musician,” Young was criticized for having the nerve to speak out and for his harsh words about rampant tar sands development. But, as much as it would be better if the media, public and government paid far more attention to First Nations and their spokespeople, a celebrity with conviction and the ability to communicate through the powerful medium of song – or other forms of artistic expression – can
often highlight a struggle in ways few others can. Like Nelson Mandela, who died in December at age 95, Pete Seeger was a great communicator for whom principles mattered more than anything else. He was a true American and world citizen and we’re better off for the contributions he made during his long life. With contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.
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Climate researcher says there’s still time, but not much by Ned Rozell
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ainting the breeze one dozen at a time, monarch butterflies once fluttered across the meadow of James Hansen’s Pennsylvania farm. Now, the climate activist and his wife are lucky to see one. Monarchs are threatened by lack of the only food – milkweed – they eat as caterpillars. Herbicides, land clearing and other people-related activities may be dooming the monarchs. “I wonder if we are witnessing the extermination of a species,” Hansen, the 73-year-old longtime NASA researcher, said to a crowd of about 3,000 people in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Hansen was the headline speaker at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, attended by more than 20,000 scientists in December 2013. Hansen used “extermination” for its implication that people have a choice on some matters, such as the survival of more complicated species. “There is still an opportunity for humanity to exercise free will,” he said. “It’s still possible to get on a different path, but not if we don’t try.” Hansen was talking about the warming effects of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the result of fossil fuel emissions. He spoke to the crowd of scientists in San Francisco about the perils of pushing our planet into a state that will be at best uncomfortable for humans. After a 46-year career with
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Climate scientist James Hansen speaking at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco in December 2013.
NASA during which he studied, among many other things, the clouds of Venus, Hansen retired in April 2013. One of the reasons is because government employees are forbidden from suing the government. Hansen is part of a lawsuit against the United States in which plaintiffs argue the government is obligated to protect the atmosphere from harmful greenhouse gases. He and many others see Earth’s 50-kilometre shell of life-enabling vapors as a public trust. “Today’s adults must deliver to their children and future generations an atmosphere as beneficial as the one they received,” Hansen wrote in a recent paper he coauthored with 17 scientists titled Assessing “Dangerous Climate Change:” Required Reduction of Carbon Emissions to Protect Young People, Future Generations and Nature.
In his talk, Hansen pointed out that humanity cannot keep operating as it is and expect a friendly planet. There will simply be too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, preventing heat from wafting out to space and further weighting the planet’s energy imbalance. In an ideal state, Earth radiates as much energy to space as it absorbs from sunlight. “We can’t burn all the fossil fuels and we’re going to have to phase out coal use,” he said. “We already used up most of our carbon budget.” Along with mentioning ice sheet disintegration, sea level rise, species extinction and climate extremes, Hansen also said he realizes that suing his government is not going to change much. He sees human-made climate change as a moral issue and hopes people will rise to action as they did against slavery and for
civil rights. His plan of action includes a “carbon fee,” which he proposes as an agreement between the world’s two largest emitters of carbon, the United States and China, “with a border duty imposed on products from nations without a carbon tax, which would provide a strong incentive for other nations to impose an equivalent carbon tax.”
Governments would issue dividends from the carbon tax equally to all residents. Economic modelers Hansen cited in his paper suggested that the higher prices people would pay for gasoline and fuel oil would be offset by the dividends. Nuclear power is also an essential part of the equation, said Hansen, as is reforestation of much of the globe (trees and other large plants are marvellous at sucking up carbon). With fuel companies not paying the true price for extracting the resource and passing on that lack of cost to consumers, it’s hard to get the masses concerned, he said. “It’s much easier just to avoid the topic, and that seems to be what we do,” Hansen said. “This is a very hard problem to deal with and we’re running out of time.” Time may indeed be short for monarch butterflies. In late January 2014, researchers for the World Wildlife Fund Mexico calculated that concentration of monarch butterflies overwintering on trees there is at its lowest concentration since biologists began monitoring them in the winter of 1994-1995. Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute.
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The formation of the engineering profession in the Yukon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor a career in engineering. For 21 in December of 1941, engineers years, the association has sponwere involved in the design and sored the annual bridge buildconstruction of the Alaska Highing competition, where students way. Military engineers continued and adults compete in various by Michael Gates to oversee the upgrade and maincategories to see who can build the strongest bridge across a span ngineers have been around tenance of the highway for many years after the war. of 700 millimetres. Rules for this since the construction of One of these men was Lieutenenjoyable contest can be viewed the first pyramids, and they at the following website: http:// were certainly in the Yukon from ant-Colonel Malcolm C. Sutherland Brown, a graduate of the its early days. By the summer of scienceadventures.wix.com/ Royal Military College at Kings1898, the first bridge was built scienceadventures#!bb-get-startton, Ontario, who had a long and across the Klondike River after ed/ccmo illustrious career as a military designs prepared by a mechaniThe association also presents engineer. During World War II, he cal engineer from Seattle named awards to those who have demreceived the Distinguished Service Rufus Buck. The bridge, which onstrated excellence in the field Order for the construction of the was financed by two men named of engineering in the Yukon. The first bridge over the River Orme Howard and Roberts, was built Courtesy of Mike Scott association has also developed in France after the Normandy by contractors Kruppler and a “hall of fame” of prominent From left to right: John Scott, Paul Sparks, John Phelps and invasion in June of 1944. He then Albertson. members of the profession, and unidentified guest at the #1 hydro plant in Whitehorse in The bridge linked Dawson City held a series of important postillustrates interesting engineering April 1954. Both Scott and Phelps are featured in the Hall of to Klondike City, or “Lousetown,” ings after the war until he was ap- Fame for the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon. projects that have been underpointed Senior Highway Engineer which was located on the optaken in the past. of the Northwest Highway System to Whitehorse in May, 1950. posite side of the Klondike River was among the charter members Examples include the conin Whitehorse from 1952 to 1956. near its mouth. A toll of 25 cents of the organization. Phelps was elected to the terstruction of the massive Yukon Sutherland-Brown was instru- ritorial legislature in 1952 and per crossing or $3 a month was Today, The Association of Ditch (1906-1909), which promental in the establishment of charged for foot passage, while Professional Engineers of Yukon again in 1955. It was during this vided both water and electrical the body that is today known as higher tariffs were charged for can boast of having 718 members, power for the mining operations time that he introduced the prithe Association of Professional one and two-horse wagons. The vate member’s bill he had crafted of whom 129 are based in the in the Klondike, and the building bridge lasted for 13 years before it Engineers of Yukon (APEY), and along with Sutherland-Brown. Yukon. The current president is of the Whitehorse Dam, which was its first president in 1953. He was taken down. Brian Crist, P.Eng. The associaBill 35, An Ordinance Respectwas completed in 1958. To peek Mining engineers flooded into takes credit for drafting the first tion is a self-governing body of ing the Practice of Professional at these and to learn more about ordinance respecting the enginthe Yukon to oversee the operEngineering, received assent April professional engineers that regu- the association, you should check eering profession. He asked John ation of the placer mines in the lates, governs and disciplines the 2, 1955. This was the act that out this website: www.apey.yk.ca/ goldfields. The Yukon Gold Com- Phelps to help him create and engineering profession here. Only index.php constituted the association as we introduce the ordinance into the pany and the Yukon Consolidated know it today. The following year, individuals licensed by the AssoThe next time you take a drive, territorial legislature. Gold Corporation (YCGC), as ciation of Professional Engineers cross a bridge, walk into an office Phelps, Sutherland-Brown and John Phelps was the son of well as other ventures, employed of Yukon are permitted by law to building or turn on a light switch, large staffs of engineers to oversee Willard Leroy Phelps, a Klondike Scott were among the first dozen undertake and assume responengineers who were officially remember that somewhere in the stampeder, lawyer, and longall aspects of their operations, sibility for engineering projects in background, there are professionregistered in the Yukon. sitting member of the territorial from ground preparation, to By the end of 1956, there were the territory. al engineers who are designing legislature. John Phelps earned dredge construction, to power The association provides and overseeing these projects. You 15 engineers registered to practice a degree in mine engineering at generation and planning. scholarships for students interwon’t even know they are there. in the territory; of the six based Warren MacFarland, a mining the University of British Columested in entering the profession, This article was provided by the in Whitehorse, Phelps and Scott bia in 1940. He soon became an engineer and a graduate of the and attends career fairs where Association of Professional University of California, was first employee of the Yukon Electrical may have been the only homeEngineers of Yukon students can learn more about grown members. Four, including employed by Yukon Gold in 1909. Company, of which his father was Sutherland-Brown, were in the He remained active in the mining a major shareholder. Along with military, two were based in Elsa, business in the Yukon and Alaska brother-in-law, and fellow enTr’ondëk HwëcH’in Hän naTion for the next five decades. He rose gineer, John Scott, he formed the and two were from out of the territory. Curiously, none of the through the corporate ranks of first hydro generating company engineers working for the Yukon the YCGC to become its general in Whitehorse. The new plant manager in 1934, and in 1943, started supplying electrical energy Consolidated Gold Corporation I HAVE GRANTED A POLL to elect one (1) Councillor for the Tr’ondëk when a chapter of the B.C. ChamHwëch’in Hän Nation Council, and state that voting will be held on: ber of Mines was established in Monday February 24, 2014 to Tennis Yukon’s head coach the Yukon, he was named honor9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on obtaining his Tennis Canada Coach 2 certification! Special Polling Places: ary president. thanks to Department of Community Services Sport and Whitehorse: Willow Room – Yukon Inn Recreation Branch and Tennis Canada for their support of this When the United States was significant achievement. 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Napkins are not supposed to be bibs by Judith Martin
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been eating out for more than half a century and can’t recall a single occasion when my lap napkin prevented a spill onto my pants. All it ever did was fall on the floor. From your position of prominence, could you not make a plea for rationality? So many times a napkin could have saved me from getting spaghetti, wine or grease on my shirt front, necktie or suit. Shouldn’t manners make sense instead of being a stupid formality that prevents you from embarrass-
ing yourself? GENTLE READER: Rationality in etiquette? Are you out of your mind? Well, no, Miss Manners admits that there is some, although not nearly as much as people think. The reasons tend to be invented retroactively to justify long-standing customs. And if etiquette had been arrived at through rational thought, thinking people in all cultures, at all periods of history, would behave alike (presuming they were polite).
What we are really dealing with is folk custom, and eating rituals are among the most basic of them, as any anthropologist can tell you. So it is all the more strange that many Americans, not just you, have not progressed beyond the bib stage. (The napkin is not intended to protect the lap from falling food, but to be available when needed to blot the mouth.) Miss Manners supposes it has to do with the demise of the nightly family meal. You are suggesting that we give
up and admit that we are incapable of getting food into our mouths without getting it all over ourselves. With all due sympathy to your plight, Miss Manners is unwilling to make that concession — and to lose the company of people whose appetites are adversely affected by looking at your food stains. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)
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Quest teams set out from Dawson with Sass in the lead
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Brent Sass was the first Yukon Quest musher to arrive at the Dawson City checkpoint late Tuesday night. Sass will collect $5,000 worth of gold if he finishes the race.
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Allen Moore arrives at the Dawson City checkpoint at 1:30 am Wednesday wearing a windproof suit.
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he Yukon Quest is half over, but the race has only just begun, according to the frontrunners. Eureka, Alaska’s Brent Sass reached Dawson City – the 1,000-mile sled dog race’s halfway point – late Tuesday evening. Allen Moore, the
defending champ from Two Rivers, Alaska, was just twoand-a-half hours behind. Hugh Neff, the 2012 Quest winner, was just an hour-anda-half behind Moore. “This race is just about to get going. Once you hit Dawson, that’s the place you start really racing,” said Sass. “Up until now we’re just trying to hold our dog team
together, keep them healthy, and I’m really glad I’ve been able to do that and get here first. That’s a first for me after seven Quests – this is my eighth Quest. I’m in a very good position right now.” “I’m looking forward to getting to the finish line, but there’s a lot that’s going to go on between here and there,” said Moore. “Hopefully it’s all
positive.” Sass set out from Dawson with a two-plus hour lead Thursday morning. He and Moore traded the lead early in the race until after Slaven’s Cabin, where Sass began to grow a lead. “I’ve been running on a very different schedule,” said Sass. “I’ve been blowing through all the checkpoints. I camp before or after the checkpoints. “I’d go through a checkpoint and camp and those guys would be back at the checkpoint and they would pass me. Then I’d come to the next checkpoint and go ahead.” “He’s been resting in different places than I have – actually, he hasn’t been resting much,” said Moore. “We have been leapfrogging and probably will be in the future.” Sass placed third in last year’s Quest behind Moore and Neff and has finished in the top-10 every year since 2008. As the first to Dawson, Sass will pocket four ounces of gold worth about $5,000, if he finishes the race in Whitehorse. Moore arrived in the Klondike town in second place last year as well before winning the race with a record time of eight days, 18 hours, 27 minutes. This year’s course is even shorter than last year. “With the trails being as fast as they are, we’re going a lot faster,” said Moore. “We’re a day earlier (into Dawson) than normal, at least. “We’ve been staying on our schedule,” he added. “The trail has been different of course, but we still stuck to our schedule trying to get the
most rest for our dogs in the first half and we achieved that. “I’m pretty happy with the dogs coming into here. They are well hydrated, they’re perky and they have a lot of energy still. Hopefully that’s going to pay off at the end of the race. That’s what I’m gambling on.” Ester, Alaska’s Cody Strathe was fourth into Dawson just before 7 p.m. Wednesday. Two River’s Matt Hall, the race’s leading rookie, followed in just after midnight that night to begin his mandatory 36hour layover in the former capital. Dawson City’s Brian Wilmshurst is the only Yukon musher left in the Quest after Whitehorse’s Normand Casavant and Dawson’s Jean-Denis Britten scratched from the race on Sunday and Monday respectively. (Fairbanks, Alaska’s Mike Ellis was the third to scratch, dropping the field to 15 teams.) Wilmshurst moved from 14th up to 11th over Wednesday night and was the leading Canadian in the race at press time on Thursday. “It’s been a very good first half of the race,” said Sass. “My dogs are looking strong, healthy and happy. Things have gone pretty smoothly. I’ve been able to run my own race, which is probably the most important thing. “My biggest plan is to just to keep running my team and not worry about my competition too much,” he added. “I have a little bit of a lead here, which helps me to do that. “If I can continue running my dogs at my schedule, I think that’ll be my best bet.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Former Yukon champs battle in mid-winter tourney
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Top, Blaine Tessier stretches into a shot against Julien Revel at Squash Yukon’s Mid-Winter Hump Tournament at Better Bodies on Saturday. Revel won the men’s A division. Right, Kai Knorr swings for one in the B division final.
Tom Patrick
Grayson Peters defeated Mark Tubman 15-9, 15-8, 15-10 for third in the men’s A draw. old winter temperatures conRevel defeated Grayson Peters in trasted with the heated competi- four games in the semifinal. tion at Squash Yukon’s Mid-Winter “He played smart and got me off Hump Tournament that wrapped up guard,” said Revel. Saturday at Better Bodies WhiteJunior player Mustafa Syed, the A horse. draw’s No. 2 seed, took the consolaFormer territorial champs Julien tion with a 3-2 win over Sam Penner. Revel and Blaine Tessier met in the Syed was a finalist in the open men’s A draw final. division at the last year’s Yukon Revel took the match 15-12, 15championship. 12, 15-5. While former Yukon champs “I played fairly well against fought it out in the A final, juniors Blaine,” said Revel. “I think he got a locked horns in the B draw final. bit tired in the first game so it was Kai Knorr, 18, won 17-15, 17-15, a bit easier than the last two games. 14-16, 17-15 over Ehsan Idrees, 16, I was patient, put on some pressure for the B title. and it worked out pretty good.” Knorr won the men’s A draw at Revel, who won the Yukon the Yukon championships last May championships three straight times and plans to return to the Canadian between 2008 and 2010, was still Junior Squash Championships in recovering from a sprained ankle Markham, Ont., in a couple months. sustained in a soccer tournament Chris Toleman, the B draw’s over the Christmas holidays. second seed, topped Dylan Letang “It’s an injury that takes some 15-9, 15-11, 15-13 for third place. time to heal,” said Revel. “It’s kind of Shahid Syed came back to defeat painful playing sometimes. Lori Muir 8-15, 15-12, 15-13, 15-11 “I actually didn’t feel it much in in the B consolation. the last game, so I was pretty happy.” Ava Cairns lived up to her top News Reporter
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Lindsay sisters a splashing success at B.C. AAAs Tom Patrick
spot at the Canadian Age Group Championships this summer in Winnipeg. hitehorse siblings Rennes She also obtained an invite to and Cassis Lindsay have the Western Canadian Swimming returned from a short course Championships with her backchampionship with a long list of stroke times. However, the western Got any championships are in just over a accomplishments. Sports Tips? week in Vancouver, so she’s not The two Glacier Bears Swim planning to attend. Club members and five team“It’s short notice, so we don’t mates competed at the Swim B.C. plan on going, but we are going AAA Short Course Championto (the age group) nationals,” said ships over the weekend in KamCassis. loops. All seven Glacier Bears set perBetween the two sisters, there sonal best times at the meet. were three medals, invites to maWhitehorse’s Thomas Bakica jor swim meets and a club record claimed 12th in the 400-metre IM set. and 200-metre breaststroke and “I’m happy with what I got,” came 13th in the 800-metre freeGot any said Rennes. “I still need to style for boys 11-and-under. improve on a lot,Tips? but I’m pretty Sports Brother Luke Backica took 40th happy with what I did.” email:tomp@yukon-news.com email:tomp@yukon-news.com in the 200-metre freestyle and Rennes won gold in the 45th in the 200-metre individual 400-metre individual medley (IM) medley in boys 12-13. Teammate Matt Blakesley sped Tom Patrick/Yukon News to 15th in the 1,500-metre freeGlacier Bear Cassis Lindsay’s performance at the B.C. AAA Short Course Championship last style and 19th in the 400-metre weekend earned her invites to two major swim meets. IM in boys 12-13. Got any Aidan Harvey accumulated and silver in the 200-metre freereally fun.” 50-metre butterfly time trial befour top-20 placings for the Sports Tips? style in girls 11-and-under. Cassis won bronze in the fore taking fourth in the 50-metre Glacier Bears. He took 15th in She set a personal best time of 100-metre backstroke in the girls freestyle and 200-metre freestyle, email:tomp@yukon-news.com the 200-metre backstroke, 16th 5:38.88 in the 400IM and is now 12-13 division. and seventh in the 100-metre free- in the 50-metre freestyle, and Got any ranked fourth in Canada in the The backstroke specialist also style and 200-metre backstroke. 19th in the 100-metre backstroke event for her age division. took first in the 50-metre back“I’m feeling very proud of Sports and 400-metre freestyle in boys Rennes also swam to fifth stroke time trial the first evening myself,” said Cassis. “In a couple 11-and-under. Tips?and in the 200-metre butterfly of the meet. Medals were not races, like the 100 freestyle, I Hannah Kingscote swam to 200-metre individual medley, and awarded in time trial but Cassis messed up one of the turns, but 17th in the 100-metre butterfly sixth in the 800-metre freestyle. did set a new club record of 31.88, I really came back and ended up and 100-metre IM, and 18th in “It was really fun,” said Rennes. surpassing an eight-year-old rectaking seventh. And I was one the 200-metre backstroke and “It was nice having a lot of team ord set by Bronwyn Pasloski who second slower than my normal 50-metre freestyle in girls 11-andmembers there because there’s now swims for Indiana University time, which is really good.” email:tomp@yukon-news.com under. usually not very many. This year in the U.S. Her times in the 50 back, 100 Contact Tom Patrick at there was quite a few, so it was Cassis also came fourth in the tomp@yukon-news.com back and 100 free earned her a News Reporter
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Whitehorse’s Bob Smallwood sweeps last week during the Yukon playdown for a spot at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship. Smallwood and his wife Jody earned Yukon’s spot for the second year in row.
Nishikawa preps for Sochi with world cup race Yukon’s newest Olympian was burning up the trails last weekend before heading to Sochi. Whitehorse’s Emily Nishikawa took 40th in the 10-kilometre classic at the FIS Ski World Cup in Toblach, Italy on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who was the only Canadian in the race, finished in 30:06.8 at the final world cup before the start of the Sochi Olympics on Saturday. The result marks Nishikawa’s second best finish at a world cup event. She placed 34th at the Alberta World Cup just over a year ago in Canmore. Nishikawa will take part in her first Olympic race on Saturday in the women’s skiathlon. The Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club will be hosting a public viewing of her race in their clubhouse in the morning at 9:30 a.m. Her first race comes just after Emily Nishikawa’s Olympic Dream Day on Friday in Whitehorse, as
BRIEFS proclaimed by Whitehorse city council on Jan. 27. “The support I’ve been receiving from Whitehorse is so incredible,” said Nishikawa in a recent email to the News. “Thanks to everyone – it is so special to share my Olympic journey with my community who has supported me for so long. I couldn’t be more proud to be a Yukoner.” Nishikawa will also race in the 10-kilometre classic Feb. 13 and 30-kilometre skate Feb. 22. She will be the first Yukon crosscountry skier to compete at the Olympics since Jane Vincent and Lucy Steele at the Albertville Games in 1992. (Tom Patrick)
Marsh Lake Loppet goes non-competitive The Marsh Lake Classic Cross Country Ski Loppet will be about
the skiing and not about racing this year. Due to icy trail conditions the 20th annual loppet will be a leisure ski with no races this Saturday at the Marsh Lake Community Centre. “We have made these changes for the 20th annual loppet to reduce the hazards for all skiers,” said race chief Wendy Morrison in a news release. “We hope that participants will still come out to enjoy a leisurely ski and take in the beautiful scenery, the great food and prizes and the hospitality of Marsh Lake volunteers.” It will be the first time the loppet is not a competitive event. The loppet regularly sees over 200 skiers take part, many in funny costumes hoping to win the Peter Milner Captain Fun Award. Skiers can register for the race in Whitehorse at the Mount McIntyre Rec Centre, Icycle Sports and Coast Mountain Sports until 5 p.m. on Friday. Registration will remain open the morning of the loppet up to 11 a.m. at the Marsh Lake Community Centre. (Tom Patrick)
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ukon’s hopes for wrestling ulus are resting on the shoulders of two young men. Whitehorse’s Ryan Thompson and Joseph Melanson will make up Yukon’s wrestling team at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games this March in Fairbanks, Alaska. Team trials were hosted by the Wrestling Association of the Yukon on Jan. 25. “The team is smaller than I would have hoped, but I think both gentlemen we have wrestling should have a good chance at coming home with a medal,” said Yukon wrestling coach Rob Langmaid. Melanson, 17, will wrestle in
the 62-kilogram weight class and Thompson, 15, in the 82-kilogram weight class. Thompson won gold in the 75-kilogram class at the 2012 Yukon Elementary Wrestling Championship, helping his Hidden Valley Elementary School win the best performing school trophy at the annual championship. Melanson, who recently moved from Nunavut with his family, has a background in judo and has collected medals at some major competitions. He was also an alternate for Nunavut’s wrestling team at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games. “Ryan has come up through the wrestling program in the Yukon, has competed at the
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Ryan Thompson, right, and Dennis Itsi during the Arctic Winter Games wrestling trials at Holy Family Elementary School on Jan. 25.
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The Department of Highways and Public Works, Property Management Division, invites current or prospective commercial landlords to a lunch-time information sharing session. Property Management will provide information on the Yukon Government’s leasing standards and on the procurement process of long-term leases. Procurement Services will provide an update on procurement practices. Landlords please RSVP and provide any agenda items to Patti Wagantall, 867-667-5879 or Patti. Wagantall@gov.yk.ca. Please notify who you are representing and advise of any dietary restrictions. Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Westmark, Room #5 Details: Lunch will be provided
elementary tournament several different years, and has been a member of the Whitehorse wrestling club this last year,” said Langmaid. “Joseph’s wrestling background was with Nunavut before his family transferred to Whitehorse this past summer. He’s also been training with the Yukon wrestling club.” Langmaid has been coaching wrestling for eight years, including at the high school level in New Brunswick and Manitoba. He then coached the Watson Lake team for three years before moving to Whitehorse this year. As an athlete, Langmaid wrestled at the university and na-
tional level, at one point holding a fifth-place national ranking for his weight class. “Ryan has been working on leg attacks as his main go-to move and Joseph’s background is in judo and he is comfortable with leg attacks and throws,” he added. Yukon had a team of six wrestlers at the 2012 Arctic Games in Whitehorse, which was the first Yukon wrestling squad to compete at the Arctics in a decade. Yukon won a gold, silver and bronze in wrestling at the 2012 Games. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Free Workshops for Separated Or Divorced Parents This 3 hour information session covers the following topics:
• resolving the legal issues • relating to the other parent • effects of separation/divorce on adults and children
this workshop is mandatory for parents in proceedings involving a claim for child custody, access or child support in Yukon supreme court. (some exceptions apply) certificates are issued upon completion of workshop and presentation of identification. Tuesday February 11, 2014 from 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Westmark Whitehorse Hotel 201 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon ATELIERS EN FRANÇAIS : les ateliers sont offerts en français sur demande. pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de ces ateliers, veuillez vous adresser au centre d’information sur le droit de la famille. For registration or further information, please contact Family law information centre (Flic), 2134 – 2nd avenue, whitehorse, Yukon phone: 867-456-6721 toll Free 1-800-661-0408 local 6721 e-mail: Flic@gov.yk.ca
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Kakuro
By The Mepham Group
Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.
FRIDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
To solve Kakuro, you must enter a number between 1 and 9 in the empty squares. The clues are the numbers in the white circles that give the sum of the solution numbers: above the line are across clues and below the line are down clues and below the line are down clues. Thus, a clue of 3 will produce a solution of 2 and 1 and a 5 will produce 4 and 1, or 2 and 3, but of course, which squares they go in will depend on the solution of a clue in the other direction. No difit can be repeated in a solution, so a 4 can only produce 1 and 3, never 2 and 2. © 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.
Puzzle A
Puzzle B
CLUES ACROSS 1. Buttery salad lettuce 5. Xtreme sport term “Shred the ___” 9. Superior of an abbey 14. R____y: prayer beads 15. Unaccompanied & apart 16. ___ and Diu, Indian 17. Norway’s capital 18. Notice of someone’s death 19. High above 20. 2012 London Games 23. Optic covering
24. Mrs. Nixon 25. Turkish title of respect 26. Eyelid hair 31. Degraded 35. Saudi peninsula 36. Small fry 37. Back talk 38. Disposed to inflict pain 41. Put in advance 43. Landed properties 45. Zedong 46. Shellac resin
47. Awaken from sleep 51. Naval signalling system 56. Ancient Semitic gods 57. Fleur-de-lys 58. Stomach of an animal 59. Separates seating areas 60. 100 = 1 Samoan tala 61. Fante edwo, yam 62. Jubilant delights 63. Extinct ratite birds 64. Coarse file
21. Dresden River 22. Mexican Indian 27. Emit coherent radiation 28. Arab overgarments 29. VI or six 30. Thou ____ sinned 31. French abbot 32. Prevents entry 33. Be next to 34. Stalk of a moss capsule 39. Books of maps 40. Jump upward or forward 41. Can’t move
42. Covers a building 44. Division into factions 45. Boat area 48. Lesion 49. Bonitos genus 50. Good gosh! 51. Cruise 52. State of comfort 53. Young woman (French) 54. 100-year-old-cookie 55. Exchange 56. Shopping receptacle
CLUES DOWN 1. Negative cheers 2. One periodical 3. Mild and pleasant 4. Cheatgrass or downy 5. Rejoiced 6. Person of no influence 7. Plant source for indigo 8. Key in again 9. Compatibility device 10. Indonesian jewelry island 11. Big man on campus 12. Stumblebums 13. Explosive
Puzzle C
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Call 867-333-0144
2-BDRM 1-BATH bsmt suite, newly renovated, furnished, sep ent, w/d, close to bus, avail immed, N/S, N/P, $1,600/mon incl utils except elec. 334-8634 NEW BACHELOR apt, Central Park, Takhini, ground level, murphy wall bed, full bath, sep ent, shared laundry, parking spot w/ plugin, avail Mar 1, $950/month. util. incl. mjtrainor@hotmail.com
FEMALE ROOMMATE for downtown house, clean, responsible tenant, refs reqʼd, rent includes heat, cable TV, laundry/kitchen facilities, avail Mar 1, $600/mon. 668-5185 3-BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Takhini, close to bus, school, N/S, N/P, $1,500/mon + utils & dd. 334-7987 FURNISHED ROOM in condo, Riverdale, to share with 2 others and a dog, N/S, N/P, parking limited, DD&refs reqʼd, avail mid-Feb, $550/mon all incl. 333-9492
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1-BDRM SMALL house, D/T, lovely garden, partial furnishing possible, 1 pet max, long term tenant preferred, avail Mar 1, $1,200/mon non-inclusive. 334-7252
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The Yukon Learn Society is currently accepting resumes for our Tutor/Learner Coordinator position. This is a permanent part-time position (3 days weekly, totaling 20 hours).
OFFICE S P A C E , new, 256 sq ft, beautiful/bright, phone/internet ready, energy efficient, electric & wood heat, composting toilet, $1,000/mon + utilities, Chris @ 335-4729 or 456-7148
TESLIN LAKE, 4-bdrm 2 bath home with insulated shop on .18 acre with well, gorgeous views, must sell, no reasonable offer refused, $365,000. 867-633-4778
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HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871
Tutor/Learner Coordinator The Tutor/Learner Coordinator is primarily responsible for the efficient and effective management of all aspects of a multi-component program that supports volunteer tutors in their work with adult learners. To apply, please forward covering letter and resume to: admin@yukonlearn.com or drop off at 2158 2nd Avenue, Suite B, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5N9.
Closing Date: FebRUaRY 20, 2014.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
45ʼ HIGHWAY trailer converted to house, bathtub, toilet, kitchen, woodstove, reinsulated, c/w motorhome converted to water tank, nicely done, moveable, wherever you want, $17,900. 333-0717
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Chief Peacemaker
This position is appointed by the Teslin Tlingit Justice Council (s. 8 of the Teslin Tlingit Council Peacemaker Court& Justice Act) Teslin Tlingit Peacemakers will provide an invaluable service to the community and represent an important element to public confidence in the administration of justice as represented within and provided by the Peacemaker Court. Teslin Tlingit Peacemakers will handle both Stage I: Years 1-4 court matters (conflict resolution and mediation) and Stage II: Years 5+ matters (adjudication of Teslin Tlingit Laws and other federal and/or territorial laws based upon agreement with Teslin Tlingit Council). The Peacemakers may have senior administrative duties in relation to the operation of Peacemaker Court. a peacemaker mUst have: • Knowledge and understanding of Ha Kus Teyea (Tlingit Way), Teslin Tlingit Council structure and operations including: • Teslin Tlingit Final Agreement and Implementation Plan; • Self-Government Agreement and Implementation Plan; • Teslin Tlingit Constitution; • Administration of Justice Agreement and Implementation Plan; • Teslin Tlingit Council Peacemaker Court and Justice Council Act; • Teslin Tlingit Council Laws, Regulations and Policies; • Teslin Tlingit Council Strategic Framework; • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of judicial independence, impartiality and fairness within the Peacemaker Court operations, principles of natural justice and rules of evidence; • Knowledge and understanding of Yukon Court processes and Court Registry Services; • Capacity to exercise sound judgment, based upon common sense and Ha Kus Teyea; • Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely orally and in writing; and • Excellent analytical skills. edUcation & experience: • Successful completion of B.C. Justice Institute Professional Certification, which includes but is not exclusive to: Conflict resolution, mediation, how to conduct a fair and impartial hearing, conflict-of-interest rules, dealing with victim/offender dynamics, victim psychology; • Experience in the administration of justice and/or restorative justice services; • Demonstrated experience as a team leader and/or managerial experience; • Experience in a legal and/or court proceedings; and • Experience in dealing with a wide variety of professionals, and officials from other levels of governments, Territorial Courts, Clan Leaders, Elders and TTC Citizens.
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Help Wanted 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 NOC: 6435 Wanted: Hotel Front Desk Clerk Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent Wage: $13.00 per hour Main Duties: Register guests, Answer Inquiries Follow Safety and Emergency Procedures Clerical duties (faxing, photocopying) Apply by email to yukon202@gmail.com Employer: Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. Creative Play Daycare is seeking a full-time and part-time child care worker Wage will depend upon level of ECD education Level 1 - $16.00/hr Level 2 - $18.00/hr Level 3 - $22.00/hr Downtown location Health Benefits Off the floor planning Wonderful facility with on-site playground and indoor mini gym Drop off resume to 312 Strickland Street or Phone 667-2761
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4221-4th Ave. Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K2 5 VAcAnT pOsiTiOns Opening date: Feb 1st, 2014 Closing date: Feb. 28th, 2014
Sanchez Cantina is taking applications for a
Part-time server Part-time dishwasher/general kitchen helP Minimum two years experience Willing to work evenings and weekend . Drop off resumé to 211 Hanson street.
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CANADIAN LYNDEN TRANSPORT Looking for Class 1 drivers with superb experience Please e-mail resume to abjork@lynden.com or Fax 867-668-3196 Phone: 668-3198
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Judas Creek subdivision, Marsh Lake
1200 square feet House on .5 Acre, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Triple Windows, Well & Water Holding Tank, Septic, Woodstove, Oil Heating System Ph: 660-4817 | Email: grositta@yahoo.com $
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No SurpriSeS = peace of MiNd
• Pre-Sale or Purchase visual inspections of structure and systems • Commercial Maintenance Inventory Inspections • W.E.T.T. Inspections of Wood and Pellet burning stoves / fireplaces
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Gas Service Attendant $11/hr
Open 24/7. This position requires you to work shiftwork. NOC: 6621 Mail or Drop off Resume to:
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4221-4th Ave. Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K2 5 VAcAnT pOsiTiOns Opening date: Feb 1st, 2014 Closing date: Feb. 28th, 2014
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 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 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154 TRADING CARDS, binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154 MASON COMMERCIAL sewing machine for carpets, CM3.601, #3, second-hand, good cond, $600. 393-4552
Native Brain-Tanned
Moose Hides AT REASONABLE PRICES Tanned beaver & other furs also available.
Ph (780) 355-3557 or (780) 461-9677
or write Lodge Fur and Hides, Box 87, Faust AB, T0G 0X0 CIVIL WAR Trading Cards: 4 complete sets of unique trading cards commemorating the U.S. Civil War, including the 1962 Topps set. $750 firm. 633-3154 MCDONALDS H O C K E Y cards from 1991-92 to 2009/10. Almost every card issued minus some short prints, incl. 27 unopened paks/yr. Over 1,200 cards, $1,000 firm. 633-3154. 20 IAN Rankin paperback novels (John Rebus detective), all in good cond, $30. 633-3154 4 TONNE wood splitter, $100 obo. 335-2103 MOVING OUT sale, queen size bed, quad, coffee table, wardrobe cabinet, ice fishing gear, Bradley smoker, dog sled, book shelves, Keurig coffee machine, cast iron pots/pans, etc. 335-2103 1990 POLARIS Indy Lite 500cc, liquid cool, fun, fast trail machine, $1,700. 399-3911
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CFL FOOTBALL cards, 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500. 633-3154
Dèslin Development Corporation (DDC) Board of Directors
General Manager Start Date: April 1st, 2014 Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Type: Full-Time Closing Date: February 21st, 2014 The General Manager, reporting to the Board of Directors of the Dèslin Development Corporation (DDC), will lead the agency to ensure it fulfills its mandate to i) explore, identify, and capitalize on local economic development opportunities, ii) impact positively and measurably on local business development, iii) identify and implement training and professional development programs for local individuals, iv) create long-term employment opportunities for persons living in the area, v) assist in long-term community economic development planning and project implementation, and vi) assist in diversifying the local economy. To apply with résumé and cover letter and/or to request a full job description outlining the General Manager position’s roles, responsibilities, and qualification requirements, please contact: Brad Stoneman at: Box 190, Teslin, Yukon, Y0A 1B0 Email: stoneman@northwestel.net Phone: 867 390 2180 or 867 335 1723
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Employment Opportunity
Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.
Instructors, Faculty Development 2 positions Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent Positions from: May 1, 2014 Salary: $72,629 to $86,462 per annum (Based on 75.0 hours bi-weekly) Competition No.:14.08 Initial Review Date: February 28, 2014
Reporting to the Department Head, this position is responsible for the design and delivery of faculty development courses, workshops and other training activities that support instructional excellence for both synchronous and asynchronous college course delivery. Working in an instructional and coaching capacity, this position develops and facilitates courses and related learning activities on instructional skills, curriculum development, course content design, and specific skills for teaching with educational technologies and distance learning delivery methods. Applicants should have an Master’s degree in a related field (i.e., Adult Education, Curriculum or Instructional Design) combined with experiences in: teaching in a college or university setting; instructor professional practice development; instructional design in developing and revising content, learning activities and assessments; curriculum conversion from traditional to technology enhanced or technology based delivery methods and experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or combination of LMS plus various educational technologies. This position has a variable work schedule with possible evenings, weekends and/or noon hour periods scheduled. Consideration may be given to those with an appropriate blend of education and teaching experience. Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon,Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Executive Director
Yukon Women in Trades and Technology (YWITT)
Closing Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2014 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some evening and weekend hours required) Wage: $25-$30 per hour DOE Job Description/Duties: YUKON WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY (YWITT) If you are an energetic, visionary leader committed to making a real difference for Yukon women of all ages, this job is for you. As the Executive Director you will be the leader and senior manager responsible for carrying out the YWITT strategic plan. Working with governments, industry and non-government partners, you will be responsible for overseeing the funding, developing, managing and delivering of a variety of diverse training programs for adults and exciting and educational events for youth. Additional highlights of necessary knowledge, skills and abilities are: • • • • • • • • •
excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills public relations –strong networking skills proposal development financial management within a context of multiple government funding agencies flexible program planning, implementation and evaluation ability to provide hands on support to trainers in a variety of trades and technology related workshops ability to flex hours to accommodate evening and weekend programs Trades and/or Technology industry experience will be considered an asset. Applicants must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel to various communities within Yukon.
requirements/qualiFications: The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a relevant field and/or a minimum of five years experience in a similar work environment/capacity. You understand the responsibilities of an Executive Director reporting to the volunteer, policy-oriented Board of Directors of a non-government organization. HoW to apply: Quoting the title, please submit your resume to: YUKON WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY #191 – 108 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4 or Email: ywitt@yukonwitt.org Phone: 867-667-4441, Fax: 867-633-5689. Contact Name: Kim Solonick WE THANK ALL THOSE WHO APPLY AND ADvISE THAT ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES INvITED FOR AN INTERvIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
EMPloYMEnt oPPoRtunitY Dakwakada Development Corporation (DDC)
Finance Manager
Currently Dakwakada Development Corporation (DDC) has an opening for a Finance / Office Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall success of the corporation (and its subsidiaries) by effectively managing all financial tasks along with administrative oversight. The position will also include efforts to minimize corporate risks, coordination of Board of Director meetings, provide corporate support, property management and assisting with researching and assessing business cases and emerging investment opportunities while providing recommendations to Senior Management. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess a university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration and a minimum of 3- 5 years of progressive financial and office administration experience. Knowledge of the construction and manufacturing sector is considered to be an asset. Candidates should also possess advanced knowledge of all aspects of financial analysis, accounting and financial reporting. The candidate should further possess demonstrated skills in problem solving and analysis, proficiency in the use of computer programs particularly excel, relational databases, MS office. Good oral and written communication skills to be able to clearly explain financial concepts and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality as it concerns sensitive financial information are required. A valid driver’s license is required. Some travel may be required. HoW to aPPlY: Qualified candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter by February 10, 2014 to: Human Resources at #6 – 17 Burns Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z3, fax to (867) 668-5841, or email to michelle@dakwakada.com Preference will be shown to a qualified Champagne Aishihik First Nation Citizen. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. oRGaniZational BacKGRounD: Dakwakada Development Corporation (DDC) is a privatelyheld investment firm located in Whitehorse, Yukon. Our sole-shareholder is the Champagne and Aishihik Trust, an organization whose purpose is to hold and manage most investment and business assets of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, based in Haines Junction, Yukon. DDC has made numerous investments in the Yukon, primarily in growing sectors. Investments in construction and manufacturing sector include Castle Rock Enterprises, Kilrich Industries Limited and the RAB Energy Group/Northerm. Other investments include a variety of property holdings.
Dakwakada Development corporation #6 - 17 Burns Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z3
www.dakwakada.com | p. 867-668-5831 | f. 867-668-5841
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Friday, February 7, 2014 MASTER CRAFT drill, 18 v. cordless c/w 2 batteries, $25. 334-7250
HELP
WANTED
Wolverine Mine Current Job Opportunities Wolverine Mine is a fly-in/fly-out underground mine operation located approximately 250 km by air northeast of Whitehorse and 190 km north of Watson Lake along the Robert Campbell Highway. We operate a “dry” camp, and provide flights from Whitehorse, Watson Lake and Ross River based on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and to a zero-incident safety culture in which all employees participate. We offer competitive salaries and exposure to a dynamic operating mine environment. We encourage career growth through ongoing training and development support. Current Wolverine Mine career opportunities include: • Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor • Senior Human Resources Coordinator • Mine Planner (EIT level mine engineer) • Instrumentation & Controls Technician • Journeyman Millwright • Metallurgy Summer Student (2nd year university) • Surface Labourer • Temporary Mill Helper For full job postings visit: www.yukonzinc.com If you are interested in becoming a member of the Yukon Zinc, Wolverine Mine team, please send your resume via the Current Careers option on our web site or by fax toll-free at (866) 887-7517 Yukon Zinc corporation is a mining, exploration and development companY that has been active in the southeast
Yukon region for over 10 Years.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Yukon Chamber of Commerce
Office Manager
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day office functions, including the processing of invoices working in conjunction with the chamber bookkeeper. Work will also include organizing meetings and events, as well as assisting with workshops and conferences. This position requires strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to handle and balance a variety of tasks within time constraints. This person will be a public face of the chamber, both at the office as well as at public events; so the ability to interact with others in a pleasant and professional manner is critical. The suCCessful appliCanT will have The fOllOwing: • Post–secondary coursework in office administration or a related field or equivalent; • Experience performing a wide variety of administrative support services (i.e., drafting and proofreading documents, maintaining filing systems, working with databases); • Experience providing client service in a busy office environment; • Experience using a variety of computer programs including database software and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required, familiarity with Simply Accounting and basic Website Content Management Software would be an asset; • Experience providing financial administration such as receiving payments, reconciliation and invoicing would be considered an asset; • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; • Event planning / co-ordination experience; • Valid Yukon driver’s license; • Willing and able to work some evenings and weekends when required. SAlARY RAngE: $36,000 TO $42,000 PER AnnuM For a detailed job description, contact Peter Turner at: 393-6060 or president@yukonchamber.com ClOse DaTe: MOnDaY, februarY 24, 2014 Submit resumes to: Yukon Chamber of Commerce Suite 205 - 2237 Second Ave., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0K7 or email to president@yukonchamber.com
2 DOZ squirrel boards, $3 each, 8 Marten stretchers, $5 each, all made according to NAFA specifications. Mike 633-2945
Counter Clerk
DAYTON EXHAUST fan c/w back draft damper, 1,500 CFM, $150. 667-6752 or 332-8706
We are currently searching for a Counter Clerk to join our Whitehorse location. If you are a team player with an interest in auto parts and a knack for coordination and organization, this opportunity is for you.
RELIO M3 burner, $175. 667-6752 or 332-8706
If you are looking to grow your career with a successful, continuously growing company, we want to hear from you! Please forward your resume to Daniel Murray:
dmurray@napacanada.com
or apply online at www.uapinc.com/careers.
BINDERS IN exc cond, different sizes. $1 to $2/piece, 335-7535
TIGERLOOP FOR oil furnace or boiler, $100, 30-gal John Woods oil-fired hot water tank, $500. 667-6752 or 332-8706 BIONAIRE ELECTRIC air cleaner suitable for large area rooms, Hamilton Beach “Trueair” air cleaner, bedroom size. 668-5786 38”X70” “MAGNETIC” mattress pad, hand washable, 668-5786 MASTERCRAFT CORDLESS drill/2 batteries, $25. 334-7250
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613
40ʼ OF 4X8 double-tiered pallet racking, new unfinished oak kitchen cupboards, upper and lowers, enough for whole kitchen. 333-0717 OLSEN OIL furnace, 110,000 BTUs, downflow, suitable for garage, $120. 633-5569 LEATHER TEDDYBEAR, mooseskin and beads, $100. 335-9934
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MINUTE RECORDER Ta’an Kwäch’än Council requires a Minute Recorder for Council Meetings, the Elders’ Council Meetings and other meetings as may occur from to time. Council meets at least twice a month in the evenings usually from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.; Elders Council meets at least once a month usually for the entire day from 9:30 – 4:00 p.m. The ideal contractor will possess excellent written communication skills. Must be flexible, extremely well organized and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment. If you are interested, please submit a proposal including previous minute recorder experience; a sample of your minute-taking style and, your expected fee. SUBMIT PROPOSALS BY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 by email to: Legislation and Policy Analyst: bbergmann@taan.ca
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly capable individual to fill the position of Office Manager Reporting to the President (Executive Director), the Office Manager will work in support of, and in collaboration with, the Chamber President as well as the Chamber Employer Advisor, the Chamber Board, the business community, volunteers and the general public.
MAKING JEWELLERY? 2 pieces of jewellery equipment, great shape. 334-7250
MOCCASINS, 335-9934
SZ 10, moose, $100.
LAUNDRY TUB (sink) free, bit grubby, but fine for a cabin, garage or shed. 633-3154 ARCTIC PRO Muck Boots, men's size 10, like new, worn once, $120 firm. 633-2981 WOOD COOKSTOVE, McClary Jubilee model with water jacket, $800 obo. 668-6613 SIZE 10 Canvas Tops, moose + #10canvas, by Daisy OʼBrian, $150. 335-9934 SINGLE MANTEL propane wall lights, $40 ea or all 3 for $100. 336-1412 HYDRAULIC OIL cooler, 26.4 GPM, new unit cost $250 + shipping/taxes, can be used to convert your diesel vehicle to run on WVO, 336-1412 WOODBUG PORTABLE chainsaw mill, 3ʼx 10ʼ sections, 20ʼ on 6x6 skid frame, c/w two 30" chain bars, chains, Husqvarna XP 394 incl, http://woodbug.com/feature.html, $3,000 336-1412 CHAMPION 3000 LB electric winch, never opened, $100. 336-1412 UNIWELD CUTTING torch set w/regulators, hoses, link below tells specs, http://www.toolsource.com/stuff-readytousemedium-duty-welding-cutting-outfit-p100017.html, $125. 336-1412 CAMPBELL HAUSFELD pin nailer, drives 1/2" to 1" pin nails, c/w multi-directional exhaust cap, Allen wrench, oil, tool case, 23 gauge, 2.0 cfm @ 90 psi, never used $40. 336-1412
CONTRACT POSITION Kwanlin Dün First Nation Judicial Council is seeking a
Judicial Council Administrator The Judicial Council Administrator provides administrative support to the Chair of the Council, receives and records all correspondence, and organizes Judicial Council business. Candidates require a sound knowledge of administrative and legal procedures. Knowledge of Kwanlin Dün First Nation law is an asset. This is a part-time contract position. Submit confidential expressions of interest stating your hourly rate and qualifications by Monday, February 10, 2014. Kwanlin Dun First Nation Judicial Council 27 McIntyre Drive Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5A5
MOTOMASTER HYDRAULIC Body and Frame Repair Kit, 4-ton hydraulic pressure, 18 pc set. Used once, like new, selling 1/2 price $80. 336-1412 DRAWING TABLE (36”x48”) in very good condition, $75. Flushing toilet, 1.6g, new, never used, $75. 456-4755 MENS MEDIUM & large hoodies/jackets by Mexx, Bench, Jack & Jones, gently worn, $30-$60 ea. 633-6484 YOUTH GAUNTLETS, rabbit fur suede, imitation shearling lining, $185, baby slippers, beaver trim, $80. 335-9934 SPIRIT MASK, “Blind Fisherman”, painted cedar carved by Calvin Morberg, $350. 335-9934 KIPOR DIESEL gen set, 6700 watts, like new, only 20 hrs, $1,000.00 monster-177@hotmail.com WITTE GENERATOR head from BD model diesel unit, 1200 rpm 120/240 volt 60 cycle, 4.9 KW. $250. 336-1412 TIDY TANK for diesel fuel, incl pump, 450 L capacity, $450. 335-9934 POLAR BEAR rug, all dressed, claws, teeth, head, 333-9986
For more information, please contact: KDFN JuDicial couNcil E-mail: kdfnjudicialcouncil@gmail.com Phone: 867-335-6726
www.kwanlindun.com/judicial_council
FOUR ADIRONDAK chairs, two are folding $25 ea, 336-1990 LADIES SIZE medium Xenon 85 Osprey hiking pack, purchased in 2013, used once, $200. 336-1990 WILDERNESS SYSTEMS, Cape Horn 21' Kayak, padded seat, c/w paddle, paddle float, pump. 336-1990 AUTHENTIC CANADA Goose parkas, coyote fur trim, menʼs lg, red, never worn $550, women's size med, worn a few times, new cond, $500. 336-1990 YELLOW CLIPPER Tripper canoe, used twice, paid $2,400 asking $1,750. 336-1990
RENDEZVOUS CAN-CAN outfits, various colors, variety of sizes, call for info. 633-4415
Electrical Appliances KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 KENMORE WASHER & dryer in working order, $300 for pair, 668-2919 after 6:00pm KENMORE CERAMIC top range, convection, self-clean, delay cook, top end several years ago, one burner is slower, $300, can deliver in Whse area. 667-2276 KENMORE FRIDGE, sidexside, 18 cuʼ, ice/water dispenser, Kenmore stove, glasstop, self-cleaning convection, Whirlpool dishwasher, quiet auto, extra features, all white in color, $1,100 obo. 335-3123
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. Cheapest wood from Haines Junction!! CGFJ WOODCUTTING SERVICE Delivered $220 - 16” lengths $200 - 4ʼ lengths Prompt, friendly service Dry timber, money-back guarantee Prices vary for Communities 689-1727 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
TEN TON Firewood Services $150/cord for 10-cord load - 30ʼ lengths $200/cord - 3-cord load 11' lengths $240/cord - bucked up, discounts on multiple-cord orders Call or text David 867-332-8327 DIMOK TIMBER 6 CORD OR 22 CORD LOADS OF FIREWOOD LOGS BUNDLED SLABS U-CUT FIREWOOD @ $105/CORD CALL 634-2311 OR EMAIL DIMOKTIMBER@GMAIL.COM FIREWOOD FOR SALE Standing dry from Haines Junction $250/cord cut and delivered Prompt delivery Steelwater Contracting Phone: 334-9867
TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS
Computers & Accessories BROTHER ALL-IN-ONE fax, copier, scanner, printer, works great, $75. 334-7250 NINTENDO 3DS, c/w 6 games & charger, $100. 633-5765 EPSON PHOTO R1800 color printer, free. 633-3154 WIFI + Cellular iPad Mini, White, 16GB, bought May 2013, MD537C/A, dual core A5, exc cond, save $100 buying new, $375 obo. jameslwood@gmail.com
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 VIOLIN WITH case, over 100 yrs. old, donʼt know maker, $350. 334-2418
Junior/ Intermediate
AudItor
A busy accounting firm requires a motivated individual to assist with the following; • Assist senior auditors with preparation of audit files, • Preparation of various types of financial statements, • General administrative duties. The successful applicant will have successful completed course work in financial accounting and auditing. Completion of a basic tax course and experience in a public practice setting would be an asset to the candidate. The applicant should have a working knowledge of Caseware, Excel and Word. The starting wage will depend on experience. A benefits package is available for the successful candidate. Please forward your resume to:
M. McKay & associates
Certified General Accountants 204-208A Main Street Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 2A9. Phone: 867-633-5434, Fax: 867-633-5440, or E-mail: mm_ assoc.office@northwestel.net Closing date is February 8th 2014
FREE, SUPER Genie organ, works great, good shape, 667-2940
104 Tungsten Rd., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6T9
867-668-3408 erica@northwestel.net DRUM KIT, bass, floor tom, 2 hanging toms, snare, hi-hat, cymbals, stool, $425. 336-2075
Firewood
Duke’s Firewood standing dry beetle Killed spruce
avoid the Fall rush & prices! spring Wood prices: 6 cord load $210/cord $230 for multiples of 2 cords Come cut your own at $75/cord Approx 20 cord truckload logs $2800 Approx 8 cord loads of 20ft dry logs $1300
cash and debit accepted
334-8122 DONʼS FIREWOOD 100+-cord bucked firewood always available No-charge emergency delivery Kwanlin Dun/Social Services Wy wait? Prompt delivery $240/cord City limits No excuses 393-4397
Are you a motivated, organized and energetic team player committed to personal growth with an active interest in vision, fashion and health? Do you enjoy helping people with your excellent communication skills? Then this exciting and challenging job is for you! Experience with computers, cash and excellent customer service will be an asset. Training will be provided as needed. Extended health and dental benefits are available. Closing DATE: MonDAy FEb 24, 2014 Probation period: 6 months Hours: 40.0 hrs/week Apply in person to Reception, email or fax with resume and cover letter: 2093 second Avenue, Whitehorse, yT y1A 1b5 Fax: 867-667-6526 Email: eyes@northernlightsoptometry.ca no PHonE CAlls PlEAsE.
EmploymEnt opportunity
Executive Director The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to lead and manage our organization. The successful candidate must have: • excellent communication skills • management, fundraising, and strategic planning skills • experience with non-governmental organizations • relevant educational background or equivalent experience • knowledge of environmental issues • a strong environmental ethic
YCS is a vibrant, 45-year-old grassroots environmental organization committed to pursuing ecosystem well-being and sustainable living throughout the Yukon and beyond. 37.5 hours per week $27 to $32 per hour
Email resume and cover letter to: ycs@ycs.yk.ca, Attention: Search Committee For full job description see www.yukonconservation.org
FENDER TELECASTER elec guitar, made in US, like new, c/w custom case, $1,200 obo. 334-3009
Erica Heyligers * luthier
Optometric Assistant/ Licensed Optician
Closing date: February 16, 2014.
CASIO KEYBOARD CTK-710 and stand, gently used, $75. 633-4699
Stringed instrument repair and fine furniture restoration
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Advance your Advance yourcareer career ATCO Electric withwith Yukon Electrical Yukon has been serving the reliable Yukon ATCO Electrical Electric has delivered safe and since 1901.to customers in northern and electricity
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We’re We’rerecruiting: recruiting:
Customer Service Advisor, Qualified Whitehorse, YT Career Opportunity# D14/28-IEXT
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For information,please visit: www.atcocareers.com Des services personnalisés et des ressources utiles.
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Yukon Electrical is part of the ATCO Group of Companies, with operations and opportunities across the world.
CENTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 302, rue Strickland, Whitehorse (Yukon) 867.668.2663 poste 223 www.sofa-yukon.ca
50 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed $3,000 per logging truck load Delivered to Whitehorse Approximately 20 cord loads Also community deliveries Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 ANDYʼS FIREWOOD SERVICE February 1st Price Drop! Limited time quantity offer Haines Junction Standing Dry Fully stacked, measured cords $220/cord - 7-cord loads $230/cord - small orders Stock up now! 667-6429
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Yukon News DRY SPRUCE FIREWOOD $250/cord Call David 335-3616
FIREWOOD for sale $200/cord for 8 foot lengths $250/cord for stove length Text or Call 334-8960 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
Employment Opportunity
HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782
✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (2 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ You-cut and you-haul available ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery
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Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.
Expression of Interest, Mine Surveying Curriculum Developer
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining’s Mineral Resource Tech Program Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Casual Position Competition No.: 14.09 Initial Review Date: February 11, 2014 The Mineral Resources program is looking for a curriculum developer to undertake development of a new Surveying for Mining field course to be offered in the spring of 2015. This course is intended to combine an introduction to current surveying techniques and theory with practical field application on an active or decommissioned Yukon mine site. Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge are encouraged to submit resumes. Experience with current teaching methods at the post-secondary level would be an asset.
Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.
Guns & Bows ENFIELD P-14 .303 British rifle, $150. 633-2443
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 LEE ENFIELD No.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
LEE RELOADING press quick change system, good for 3 presses, extra bases easily made, bought 2, only need 1, sell for my cost $43. 332-1680 lv msg
LEE ENFIELD No.4 Mk1, 303 British, 10 rd. mag, sporterized, good+ cond, T 01 scope mounted instead of rear sight, sling, $300 firm, PAL reqʼd. 667-2276
1962 MODEL 94 Winchester 30/30, in good, clean shape, $550 obo. 334-2418
TOBIN ARMS 16-gauge shotgun, older model sxs, barrels choked full/modified, good bores, tight lock-up, good blueing in barrels, action/sidelocks have no blueing remaining, double triggers, $375. 633-2443
We are looking for a softgoods buyer, to be located in Whitehorse, Yukon.
expeRience/education RequiRed: • Minimum 2 years related retail buying experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Effective communication, analytical, negotiation and organizational skills. • Completely comfortable working with Excel and Word. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. If this opportunity appeals to you, please send your resume to chougen@hougens.com or fax 867-667-7282.
GRANGER
Bernie’s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods
DOWNTOWN: The Deli Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn Cashplan Klondike Inn
Mac’s Fireweed Books Ricky’s Restaurant Riverside Grocery Riverview Hotel shoppers on Main shoppers Qwanlin Mall superstore superstore Gas Bar
Wanted WANTED: OLD guitars and amplifiers for fix up or parts for cash, also any other musical instruments you may have. Dave at 333-9084 WANTED: 2003 753 bobcat snow blade, 336-3922
I BUY antler, (caribou/moose/deer) $10$12/lb. I make knives for Cabela's and NRA. Call or email if you have 50+ pounds, or can consistently supply me with antler. 360-332-4380 WANTED: FOOT pedal for sewing machine, 7A 125V, 335-9934 WANTED: 10 hp outboard motor, 335-9934 WANTED: ALL-AMERICAN canner with room for 7 quart glasses, and Kitchen Aid Artisan. 335-9934
Cars
First nation of
nacho nyäk Dun First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun is seeking 3-4 interested individuals to serve as Trustees to the NND Investment Trust for terms of 3 years. Please send your resume and cover letter with attention to: Executive Director, Brenda Jackson First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Box 220, Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0 Or email to: execdirector@nndfn.com
Closing date for applications is March 31, 2014 by 4:00 PM.
The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse: Coyote Video Goody’s Gas Green Garden Restaurant Heather’s Haven super A Porter Creek Trails north
.458 WINCHESTER Magnum rifle, custom made, w Ruger barrel and Mauser action, $975 firm. 334-2384
WANTED: A ukulele with case, 336-0096
Managing product assortment in order to identify and address opportunities; • Negotiating product costs, terms; • Identifying items to maximize promotional and marketing opportunities; • Participating in product pricing strategies to achieve specific margin objectives, and recommend appropriate markdowns; • Traveling to trade shows across Canada and the US.
WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS? PORTER CREEK
ZEISS CONQUEST 3x9x40 rapid z-600 riflescope, exc cond, c/w original warranty card, $475. 335-8925
WINCHESTER 94 30-30, $375. Marlin lever 30-30, Bollard rifling, $350, Mossberg 12-gauge, short barreled pump, like new, $350. 334-7465
Responsibilities include:
This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Airport Chalet Airport snacks & Gifts
WINCHESTER MODEL 12 pump action 16-gauge shotgun, 28” barrel, full choke, good bore, good cond overall, hunting gun, not collector, $325. 633-2443
SAVAGE FOX BST sxs 16-gauge shotgun, 28” ventilated rib barrels, choked full/modified, checkered walnut stocks, beavertain forearm, gold trigger, recoil pad, good cond, $500, 633-2443
We are the Taku Sports Group, a group of sports companies that cater to a wide range of sports and outdoor enthusiasts in the Yukon. We have 4 stores encompassing 30,000 square feet of retail space, located in downtown Whitehorse, Yukon.
For more information on the Mineral Resources program, please visit: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/programs/info/ mineral_resources
HILLCREST
The Patty Maker We process wild meat. We offer: Cut, grind, cut & wrap Fresh sausages 1/4 lb patties All natural casing Werner Fischer 7 Locust Place (off Ponderosa) 633-2346
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
Softgoods Buyer Wanted
For more information please contact: Dr. Joel Cubley, Mineral Resources program coordinator Email: jcubley@yukoncollege.yk.ca
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1990 HONDA CRX Si, manual, new all season tires/rims, motor swapped, 120,000 on newer motor, aftermarket headlights/taillights, dents/chips on the hood, minor rust, $4,500. 335-8883 2011 CHEVY Aveo hatchback, auto, 27,000kms, summer/winter tires on rims, great gas mileage, must sell, $8,500 obo. 334-1006
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Friday, February 7, 2014 2010 MAZDA 3 GS Sport, 6-spd manual, 2.5 L 4 cyl, fully loaded, power everything, full size/factory spare, 16" studded winter tires, low kms, well maintained, 335-3691
2007 CHEV 2500HD, Crew Cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes/battery, must sell, $16,000. 633-4311
2009 DODGE Caliber SXT, auto, factorycommand start, new mud/snow tires, 57,000kms, mint shape, great car, $11,500. 668-4206
2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD diesel, 6" lift, 35" tires on 20" rockstar rims, leather, heated seats, edge programmer, cold air intake, many extras, must sell, 336-1541
1991 GMC 1/2 ton, 6.2L diesel, air bags, needs work, make offer. 336-1695
2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited AWD 7 passenger minivan, 74,000 kms, power sliding doors/rear hatch, sunroof, every option available, new winter tires on rims. 333-9020
1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 4wd, 4-cyl diesel, auto, excellent fuel consumption, seats 8, middle seats swivel, 128,000 kms. $3,900. 333-9020
4 door, Auto, White
2007 TOYOTA Tundra CrewMax Limited, 5.7l 4wd, loaded except navigation, 74,000km, sunroof, power rear window, exc cond, $25,000 obo. 334-4335
1986 CHEVY flat deck, new tires, alternator, battery, power steering hose, tranny kit, exc cond, $2.400 obo. 334-6103
2014 Dodge Dart SXT
2005 F350 diesel Lariat, 4wd, long box, fully loaded, all engine updates, orig owner, exec cond, 160,000kms, $18,500. 334-9436 or 667-4463
2008 PONTIAC G5, 5-sp manual, power windows/locks, great cond, low Kms, $12,000 obo. 633-2262 2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt LS, manual everything, 5-spd, 120,000 km, silver, 4-dr, FWD, summer/winter tires, $5,000 obo. 633-3529 lv msg 2007 DODGE Caliber, like new, 126,000 km, standard. C/w extra tires, stereo system, tow pkg, garage door opener. $9,500 obo. 456-4112 or 333-0236 2007 NISSAN Sentra, 2L auto, $4,800. 336-2607 2007 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, white, AWD, command start, extra set winter tires, tow package, approx 128,000kms, $14,000 obo. 332-4143 2006 FORD Focus Hatchback, new winter tires, used all-seasons, new battery/aLternator, less than 89,000kms, $7,500 obo. 335-8203 or 332-8203 2005 CAVALIER, 5-speed, great cond, $4,000 obo. 336-0594 2004 HONDA Civic LX, 88,000 km, c/w 17' maxxis ferris rims, injen cold air intake, 335-5036 for details. $8,000 obo. 335-5036 2003 SUBARU Legacy GT sedan, AWD, new tires/brakes, well maintained/exc cond, tan color, non-smoker, 185,000km, 393-2504 2001 CHEV Cavalier auto, good cond, good tires, runs great, highway mileage, 334-6265 1998 SUBARU Forester, manual, 230,200 kms, new radiator, snow tires, AWD, good cond, $3,200 obo, text 250-499-0495 1998 SUBARU Legacy automatic, good cond, $3,500. 334-7373
SALES • BODY SHOP • PARTS • SERVICE 2008 GMC Envoy SLE, GREY ..........................................................................$16,500 2005 Honda Pilot EX, black ..........................................................................$13,900 2008 Arctic Cat M1000 Snowmobile ................................................... $7,500 2007 Pontiac Torrent, aWD, RED..................................................................$12,995 2005 Ford F350 Crewcab, 4X4, DiEsEl .................................................$10,500 $ SOLD! 2007 Kia Spectra 5, 5-spEED, RED................................................................. 6,595 IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE!
2008 Toyota Corolla SE
10,550
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2014 Chrysler 200 LX LEASED
2004 CHEV cube van 16ʼ, 143,000km, $9,800, 2000 F-450 cube van, 285,000km, 23” box, $10,900, 1989 E-350 cube van, 16ʼ box, $3,900. 333-0717
RANGE RIDER truck canopy, long box, white, tinted windows, locks with keys, exc cond. $175. 456-7297
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2004 FORD F250 XLT super duty 6L diesel auto, 4x4 crew cab, winter front, running boards, bed liner, major engine tune-up last year, $11,900 obo. 456-4981
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2012 4X4 Toyota Tacoma, access cab, 4-cyl standard, new snow tires, good cond, $23,000 obo. 633-3347 2012 NISSAN XTerra, want a new vehicle for used price? 18,000km, Trail Green colour, immaculate, many extras, $29,900 336-0375
2011 SUZUKI Grand Vitara JLX 4X4, loaded except leather, 49,000km, new Blizzak ice tires, 2.4l 4-cyl auto $18,500 obo. 335-3656 after 5:00pm
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2010 DODGE Ram 3500 SLT auto, 4x4, long box, crew cab, camper tie-downs, tan color, custom headache rack/camo neoprene front seat covers, non-smoker, 87,000km $29,000, 334-7726 2003 FORD Explorer SportTrac XLT, 4x4, 4L.V6, 4-door, heated leather seats, remote start, sunroof, c/w 4 winter tires, pickup box cover/extension rack, $7,500. 667-6951 eves
ALUMINUM CANOPY w/4-side lockers, 667-2940 PLOW TRUCK, 1989 Dodge Power Ram 4x4, short box single cab truck, Meyer hydraulic plow, $4,500. 334-1006
1992 BUICK Regal Grand Sport, 4-dr, sunroof, no body damage, runs good. $1,000. 335-5046
1982 CHRYSLER Cordova slant 6, auto, make offer. 336-1695
1984 F-350 crew cab 4x4, gas, manual, $2,000 334-7373
2005 GMC Sierra, crew cab, leather, Bose stereo, lots of miles, regularly serviced, runs good, $6,500. 334-5739
23,595
2011 DODGE Ram 2500 diesel 4X4 crew cab, 8ʼ box w/canopy & sliding deck, many features, 129,000kms, $34,500. 333-0451
1989 TOYOTA Corolla, runs good, $1,000 obo. 668-7987
1992 DIESEL Pathfinder, right-hand drive, 190,000kms, $4,250 obo. 668-2773
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1997 CHEVY Cavalier red coupe, nice cond, recently safetied, 2.2L 5-spd manual, sunroof, perfect glass, no rust, economical, 39 mpg, reliable, $1,800 firm. 334-8083
1992 C R O W N Vic, 105,000 km, serviced/well maintained, c/w inspection, super clean, $2,200 obo. 335-3868
1994 SHUTTLE bus made into work truck, one passenger seat left, 7.3 diesel, good working order, $3,000. 335-5046
2010 DODGE 3500 dually, 4X4, 29,000kms, all options incl DVD ent centre, B&M gooseneck hitch, beautiful truck, mint, cond, $59,995. 668-4206 2008 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 crew cab, 5.7L, V8 6-spd auto w canopy & sliding deck, many more features, 129,000 kms, $27,000. 333-0451 2007 3500 Dodge Laramie, low mileage, 2 sets tires on rims, winter studded and summer, 336-1701
TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box
2002 DODGE Ram 2500 4X4, short box, 4-dr, 5.9L gas, custom stereo/alarm, sunroof, many extras, $10,000. 867-536-2307
Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100
2001 DODGE 1 Ton Extended Van, separation between driver and cargo plus shelf unit, cell 336-0995 2001 GMC Jimmy SLS, 4.3L V6 w/auto shift-on-the-fly 4X4, auto start, overall great cond, $3,000 obo. 668-4315 2000 FORD Excursion SUV, 130,000kms, seats 8, very clean, must sell, $9,500. 334-1006 2000 YUKON XL SLT, 198,000kms, exc shape, $7,500 obo. 633-3088 1996 CHEV 1500 Silverado Ext Cab w/canopy/suspension air bags, lots of recent work, needs brake master cylinder/steering column combo switch, $2,750 obo. 334-7262 1995 FORD F250 Econoline van, runs, needs windshield/battery, insulated, and 1994 Ford Aerostar, runs, needs TLC, must go, info 333-9358 1995 HUMMER H1 green convertible, 43,000 original miles, 37” Super Swamper tires, 15,000lb winch, versatile off road vehicle, must sell, $25,000 obo. 335-8600
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Les Holway
Time Speeds ahead and life goes on as always. We grow older, but we think of you “the way you were” when you left us. You will be forever in our thoughts and memories loving you and missing you.
Your mom and all the family.
1999-2003 VW Gold or Jetta engine, 100,000kms, complete, $1,200 obo. 668-4550 5-SPD STANDARD transmission for 1999-2004 VW Golf or Jetta TDI, $1,000, 334-5297 BEW DIESEL engine, no valve cover, no timing cover, no intake fits a 2004 Jetta. 120,000km, $1,850 obo. 668-4550 AUTOTRAN 5-SPD Triptronic transmission, BEW engine, 120,000km, code is 09A 321 105, $1,160.00. 334-5297 DIESEL INJECTION Pump for 1995 VW Golf, Passat, Jetta. 1.9L Turbo Diesel, $600 obo. 668-4550
Pets FREE TO good home male hypoallergenic poodle X . Quiet and calm very gentle demeanour. Would do well with children and likes cats. 335-6343
Auto Parts & Accessories
2003 FORD F150 4x4, manual, c/w canopy, exc cond, new tires, low mileage, $7,400 obo. 689-7890
2002 GMC Sonoma SLS 4X4 quad cab, auto, 4.3L V6, power everything, 192,000 kms, exc body/mechanical cond, good rubber, full size spare, tow package, canopy, racks, $8,500. 393-3562
TOYOTA 2LT Diesel engine, running condition, no turbo, $600 obo. 668-4550
6 750X15 bias ply directional lug snow tires with tubes, good for plowng snow, $25 ea or offers, 667-6752 or 332-8706
In Memory
Dr. Frank J.W. Timmermans 1945-2003
Carpe Diem
THULE MOUNTAINEER cargo box, 17 cu ft, exc cond with lock and keys, $275. 456-7297 1994 BMW 328iS for parts. Blown engine. Transmission, body & interior are good, $800. 334-5297 VARIOUS CUMMINS engine parts for 2003 Ram 3500, turbo, fresh air intake with filter, intake plenum, inter-cooler. 633-6502
Mary Jacquot Remembering you with Love As you watch over us. Your family
Lena Trepanier Brule Barber April 13, 1932 ~ FebruAry 1, 2014
lena went to God with a heart wide open on the morning of February 1st 2012, after struggling with a long illness. She was a woman of many names and one great spirit and will always be remembered for her youthfulness, her butter tarts and her butterflies. lena and her husband larry came to the yukon from Kelowna b.C. in the late 70’s. She managed the bennett lake Camp in the early 80’s until its closure, and the ross river Hotel until she and larry opened l&l Services in Faro. in 1989 they moved to Drury Creek and opened lena`s place until they retired to the home that larry built on the Magundy river. lena continued to work in Faro, and in 2004, received the yukon Golden Host award. lena is survived by her husband of 37 years larry barber, daughters linda Wyatt Trepanier of Costa rica, louise Magnan of Amos, Quebec, grandson Keith Wyatt of Vernon b.C., sister Mona Trepanier and brothers Joe and Valmont Trepanier of repentigny, Quebec. She is predeceased by grandson brian Wyatt. The family would like to thank the medical staff of Whitehorse General Hospital for their kindness and compassion, Heritage North Funeral Home for making them comfortable, and Father Claude for his love and prayers. THe FAMily WelCoMeS All To A CelebrATioN oF liFe GATHeriNG AT THe SporTSMAN louNGe iN FAro oN SuNDAy FebruAry 9TH FroM 1:00 To 4:00. FuNerAl SerViCeS AND MASS Will be HelD AT SACreD HeArT CATHeDrAl AT 2:00 oN WeDNeSDAy FebruAry 12TH WiTH reFreSHMeNTS To FolloW iN THe C.y.o HAll. Flowers can be sent to Thompson Centre care of larry barber or in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SpCA of your choice. lena loved her cats.
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Pet Report Hours of operation for tHe sHelter: Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm • Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CloSed Sundays & Mondays
633-6019 FriDay, FeBruary 7
Help control the pet overpopulation problem
2014
have your pets spayed or neutered. For inFormation call
633-6019
2007 SUMMIT XP 800 Hillclimb, adjustable suspension all around, 154" track, aftermarket can, mint shape, $7,500 obo. 334-1859 or 668-7115
SPRINT SLED for sale, mint cond, blue/yellow sled bag, snow hook incl, $900. 335-2103
Marine
NEW FULLY insulated dog house for small to medium dog, measures 32"x32"x22 high, opening 12"x14", finished inside, shingled roof & painted. 668-7369
WORKING LINE German shepherd pups, CKC reg. Imported world champion bloodlines, house broken, crate trained, in training, ideal for sport, personal protection, family, approved home only, $2,500. 668-6118 GIANT SIZE dog crate, paid $450, asking $350 obo, exc cond, 660-4723
LOST
• MCINTyRE AREA, 10yrs old, black with white on chest and white toes, male, wearing camo collar with city tags. if found contact Jarmah @ 335-4802 • GANGER AREA, choc labX , f/s, wearing a black collar with pink paw prints on it, answers to Gunniss. if found contact mike @ 250-775-0570 (24-01-14) • MT. SIMA AREA, 7 yrs old, f/s, black and brown GSD/HuskyX no collar right eye is half blue. if found contact mia @ 333-0383. (28/01/14).
• GANGER AREA, choc lab 5 months old, female, no collar. if found contact todd @ 332-3814 (28/01/14). • PILOT MTN, Husky, reddish brown, female, very shy, wearing green to red collar no tags, answers to red. if found contact lee or Jim @ 6683469. (31/01/14). • ANNIE LAkE RD, 4yr old, black, sled dog, male, if found contact leanne @ 633-6502. (31/01/14).
CLASSIC 7ʼ wooden sled in nice shape, c/w bag, hook etc. $650 obo. Tagish 399-3920 FISH TANK, large size complete with light, rocks, cabinet, etc, $100. 336-2075 GORGEOUS RED brindle/bluenose Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies for sale, serious inquiries only. 667-6019 for more info
Motorcycles & Snowmobiles
2009 RMK 700, 155-track, fox shocks, lots of extras, clean sled, $6,000 obo. 332-9002 1994 ARCTIC Cat Puma, 2-up, $1,700 obo. 633-5791
2 ARCTIC Cat 440s trail sleds, 1988 & 1989, ʻ89 has new motor/clutch, good cond, ʻ88 has torn track, good motor/clutch, good for parts, $2,400 for both. 334-7030 2001 POLARIS 800 RMK 151” track, black, low miles, exc cond, $3,000 obo. 334-4477 250 SUZUKI Sport quad, mint cond, good for young rider, $750. 335-2103 2012 KODIAK Yamaha ATV 450 4x4 EPS, exc shape, 34.8 hrs and 105 km, c/w winch, plow, hitch, 4ʼ dump trailer, paid $9,900, asking $9,000 obo. 633-6855 2007 400 Outlande quad and plow, 336-1701 2009 KLX Kawasaki snow bike, c/w new tiers, low kms & hours, lots of upgrades, great dual season toy, $9,500. 334-1776 2002 SKANDIC super wide 500, $5,500 obo. 335-1509 2010 KAWASAKI KLR 650 cc, 1,850 kms, on/off road, XL pants, jacket, helmet, saddle bags, exc cond, $5,400. 334-8912 lv msg
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
2005 ARGO Avenger, 8 wheel w/rubber tracks, windshield, soft enclosure, winch, ROPS canopy, 460 hrs, 2 spare tires, lots of good parts, $11,500. 334-7726
2005 CAN Am Outlander Max 400 ATV, $4,500, have 2 of them, will sell together package deal. 334-1006
RUNNING AT LARGE...
RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg
1997 YAMAHA Venture 600, 2-up, great cond, must sell, $2,800 obo. 334-1006
2007 SKI-DOO Summit HO Hill Climb Edition, 153" w new 2011 800 engine, 200 miles, $5,800, monster-177@hotmail.com
2008 SKI-DOO Tundra 800 4-stroke, 7,500km great cond, great on fuel, $7,000. 250-634-1594 for info
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
2010 RMK assault, new 146 2/12 paddle track, new chain case sprockets/chain, 2 extra windshields, new sliders, ice scratchers, slp silencer, extra clutch weights, call or text 335-1983
2009 SUMMIT Hill Climb, upgraded suspension, 154" track, no missing paddles, 800 powertek, aftermarket can, reverse, +extras, low kms, rode once this year, no trades, $7,800 obo. 668-7115 or 334-1222
2002 ARCTIC Cat ZR800, 4" risers, new track, lots of extras, low miles. $2,200 obo. 335-1662
1996 POLARIS XCR 600 Triple, new track, heated handlebars & seats, runs great, $1,500 obo. 867-536-2307
FOUND
• none at this time.
if you have lost a pet, remember to check with city Bylaw: 668-8382
IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS
• 5 year old, spayed female, lab/Pit Bull X, black (Gaia) • 6 months old, female, Husky / labX, blonde ( Winnie) • 5 yr old, neutered male, labX collie, black (arlo) • 1 yr old, female, blonde, Husky/lab X (lucky)
CATS
• 11 month old, neutered male, DlH, grey (Deegan) • 6 months old,DSH, grey and white, neutered male (moss) • 2yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy)
• 1 yr old, neutered male, Pekingese, white and brown (christmas) • 2 yr old, neutered male, black and white, husky X (D.o.G) • 5 months old, male, husky, white (cupid) • 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/ rottweiler, black and brown (trouble) • 8 months old, male, StaffordshireX, black ( tank)
2003 RXI Yamaha 1000 turbo sled, for parts or rebuild, low miles, $1,500. 334-5739 SKIDOO CITATION 250 electric start, good cond, new track, $900 obo. 334-1006
Gently Used
Inventory Atv’s: 2009 Yamaha Big Bear 250 ..........................................................$3,499 2009 Yamaha Wolverine 450 .......................................................$4,999
AT THE SHELTER DOGS
2008 POLARIS Dragon low windshield, new, $4, Polaris Dragon windshield bag, $40, Polaris Hi Fax XL slides (new), $40, 1 pr. Simmons Flexi skis (blue/black, $150. 334-8520
Yukon Kennel Club is pleased to host “Come Meet the Dogs” March 1, 2014, 12:00noon-4:00pm Takhini Arena Mezzanine More than 25 different breeds will be showcased! Bring the entire family to meet some awesome pups, get some wet kisses! Entry by donation. Some fantastic prizes to be won! For more information or to get involved: www.facebook.com/YukonKennelClub
3/4 PUB & 1/4 chug pups 8-wks old, 4 males 1 female, have their first shots, call 633-5362 for appt. to view
LOST/FOUND
Friday, February 7, 2014
• 3yr old, neutered male, akita, grey and white (a.J.) • 4 mos old, female, husky X, blonde (Bianca)
CATS
• 2 yr old, DSH, white and black, neutered male (tom) • 3 yr old, DmH, black and white, spayed female (cece) • 4 yr old, DSH, grey, neutered male (mack)
snowmobiles: 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 2009 Bravo 250 mint condition 700km ....................................... $5999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144" Speed Racer Edition ...................$9,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Mtx 162" 270hp Turbo ..............................$15,999
motoRCYCles: 2000 Yamaha 650 Vstar ............................................................... $3,499 2008 Honda Shadow 750..............................................................$4,999
• Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com 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.
2008 Yamaha R6 Canadian Edition .............................................$7,999 2011 Harley Davidson Sportster 1100 ........................................$8,999 2012 Yamaha Bw50 Scooter ....................................................... $2,499
Pets will be posted on the Pet report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.
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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 .............................................................$3,999
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HOUSEBOAT ATLIN Lake 12x54, refurbished, dishes, fish finder, life jackets, rod holders, ext. 14' front deck, 2 way radio, trailer, one year storage, moorage conditions apply, $55,000. 778-233-2855 98 SEA sport efi 5.0 liter/dp furuno radar raymarine chartplotter/fishfinder, autopilot 2012 9.9 highthrust kicker wallas two burner stove with blower under 500 hrs. $45,000 obo. 633-6502 WANTED: RIVER tripping canoes 16ʼ or larger, good to great shape. (Royalex, ABS, or triple layer), am buying several units, 336-1709 2002 16.25ʼ Harbour Craft boat & trailer, 50 HP Johnson & 9.9 hp Yamaha, down rig, new winch, life jackets, exc cond, $14,000. 334-8912 lv msg 18ʼ FREIGHTER canoe & trailer, 20 hp Johnson, exc cond, $3,200. 334-8912 lv msg REPOWER YOUR boat, new V-8 marine engine, omc transom assembly, $5,500 obo. 633-6502
Heavy Equipment HOBART 2 2 5 AMP, gas powered welder/genset on transport wagon, $2,500 obo. 633-6502 BOBCAT S650, good condition, must sell, I canʼt drive. $1,000 firm. 334-4474 HOTSY TRAIL Blazer Pressure Washer, trailer mounted, self-contained, 250 gal. water tank with 2 hose reels, perfect for construction, mining operations or your own business, cell 336-0995 WANTED: OLD Hi-Boy trailers suitable to be used to build a bridge, 334-8960 HOBART 225 amp portable gas powered welder/genset, 17 hp Kohler engine, comes on 4-wheeled steel wagon, $2,500 obo. 633-6502
Campers & Trailers TAITʼS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon 45ʼ VAN trailer, made into very nice home, lots of extras, water truck, generator, battery packs, inverters, $18,000 obo. 335-5046
2008 Yamaha Wr450 Offroad .......................................................$4,499
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1 KM south of Robert Service Way, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y.T.
48ʼ TRAILER & 53ʼ insulated trailer, $6,000 obo ea. 633-3088 2008 8X12 double wide quad or snowmobile trailer, 336-1701 2002 10 1/2ʼ Frontier camper, 336-1701 OLDER VANGUARD 8.5 ft. everything works, roof doesnʼt leak, one corner damaged, $800. 334-7373 TRUCK/CAMPER MID-WINTER sale, 1988 Ford Crew Cab 1-ton w 1984 camper, well maintained, many upgrades, $5,000 obo. 668-3243 WANTED: CAMPER van. 456-2130
Coming Events ATLIN GUEST HOUSE Deluxe Lakeview Suites Sauna, Hot Tub, BBQ, Internet, Satellite TV Kayak Rentals In House Art Gallery 1-800-651-8882 Email: atlinart@yahoo.ca www.atlinguesthouse.com ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca
GRANDPARENTS AND extended family: Having problems with access or custody? Contact Grandparents Rights Assoc. of Yukon, meetings as needed. 821-3821 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
CAN-CAN KICK-OFF, Friday, Feb. 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Westmark Whitehorse. Itʼs time to Rendezvous, the Can-Can Kick-off is here. Come & check out our amazing new can-can lines sponsored by Air North HAMLET OF Mt Lorne LAC Monthly meeting, Tuesday February 11th LMCC 7pm, all welcome
YRTA (YUKON Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tues. Feb. 11th, 9:30 a.m. at Ricky's. All welcome! Info: 667-2644
YUKON WHOLISTIC Health Network Annual General Meeting, 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 5, Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome! 667-6030 for more info
CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-Motorized Weekends: Feb 7-9 & Feb 28-Mar 2. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910
YUKON GUILD of Needlearts meet Thurs. Feb 13th 7:00pm, Whse Public Library. Bring your friends & kit & ideas for ATC. Preserving the art of embroidery. Info 633-4026
HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 7 au 9 février et du 28 fév. au 2 mars : activités non motorisées. 867-667-3910 SUPPORT GROUP for People who have had a diagnosis of cancer. First Monday of each month, Copper Ridge Place, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Next meeting February 3, 2014. Info: yukonsupport@hotmail.com FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Fa study Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Wood Street Annex from 6 p.m. No charge. For an introduction to the practice call 633-6157 YUKON LIBERAL Party Leadership. Per YLP constitution 29A, this is notice of a leadership convention to be held March 1, 2014. See ylp.ca for details LORNE MOUNTAIN Centre February 8th Coffeehouse, Two Piano Tornado with Annie Avery, Grant Simpson, doors open 7pm, tickets $18, info www.mountlorne.yk.net MT LORNE Classic Ski Race 2014, Feb 22nd noon, info and registration @ www.mountlorne.yk.net LORNE MOUNTAIN Centre Skate-A-Thon, February 16th 2:00pm. Join us for fundraising activity for the whole family, pledge forms, info on great prizes, www.mountlorne.yk.net LORNE MOUNTAIN Centre, Foodie Club meeting February 10th 7:00pm. Discover East India cuisine. Register 667-7083, more info www.mountlorne.yk.net Yukon Kennel Club is pleased to host “Come Meet the Dogs” March 1, 2014, 12:00noon-4:00pm Takhini Arena Mezzanine More than 25 different breeds will be showcased! Bring the entire family to meet some awesome pups, get some wet kisses! Entry by donation. Some fantastic prizes to be won! For more information or to get involved: www.facebook.com/YukonKennelClub ZERO WASTE Garage Sale, Saturday, February 14th, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Canada Games Centre, $20/table by February 7th. 633-5402 for info COME TO the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition's monthly meeting on Thursday, February 20, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at CYO Hall. Everyone welcome. Call 334-9317 WHITEHORSE UNITED Church is again offering Singing Valentines, February 14. We do phone Valentines too, better get your orders in soon. 667-2989 CONCERT FEATURING world-renowned composers of sacred music, Don Besig and Nancy Price, Whitehorse United Church, Saturday February 15, 7:00pm. Free-will offering WORLD-RENOWNED COMPOSERS of sacred music, Don Besig and Nancy Price, Whitehorse United Church, Saturday, February 15. Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm. 667-2989 to register YUKON GREEN Party AGM, Friday, February 7th, 6:30pm, Whitehorse Public Library, election of directors, refreshments. Everyone welcome, come and volunteer. 633-3392 or yukongreenparty@gmail.com for details ALL-CITY BAND Dessert & Dance, Feb 9, 2013 7:00pm featuring The Big Band, Westmark Whitehorse, tickets: Riverside Grocery, Dean's Strings, online @ allcityband.com Home-Baked Desserts! VALENTINE'S DINNER/DANCE at Tagish Community Hall, Feb. 15th, 5:00pm, potluck dinner, auction, live band, love story competition, $5 cover. More info 867-399-3407 ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association meeting Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:00pm, Sports Yukon Boardroom, major topic, Rotary Centennial Bridge
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NON-RESTRICTED CANADIAN firearms safety course presented by Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club, Feb 15 & 16 . For more info call 334-1688 or 667-6728 SACRED MUSIC composers, Besig and Price at Whitehorse United Church Saturday, Feb. 15. Workshop 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. To register 667-2989; Concert at 7 p.m. All Welcome.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS in the matter of the estate of
DAvID ChRISTOpER BOyLE Deceased, of Whitehorse, Yukon territory, who was found deceased on september 27th, 2013, near Jake’s Corner, Yukon territory. all persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with the undersigned, on or before march 7, 2014, after which date the said estate will be distributed, having reference only to claims which have been so filed.
all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the estate in care of the undersigned: Christine m. hakim Lamarche pearson Barristers & solicitors 505 Lambert street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1a 1Z8
SAVATE IS an empty handed fighting form using the feet, the hands, and other body parts Come try at Aikido Dojo on Baxter St. Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. savateyukon.weebly.com 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, www.hospiceyukon.net, 667-7429 AURORA BRIDAL FAIRE is searching the community looking for musicians who perform at weddings. If you're a professional musician or band that loves to do weddings and would like to do more, join us at the Aurora Bridal Faire. Call 633-5656 or email wildernessweddings@sheiladodd.com
PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY OF DOWFROST HD GLYCOL 94% IN 205 LITRE DRUMS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 27, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Bill Stonehouse at (867) 667-8281. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Highways and Public Works
PUBLIC TENDER
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Aurora Bridal Faire March 8th, 2014, Kwanlin Dun Centre. Are you getting married soon? Or are you a friend or mother of the Bride to be? Register the Bride for the Aurora Bridal Faire at "Hello Gorgeous" and receive special gifts and the chance to win fantastic prizes. wildernessweddings@sheiladodd.com or facebook/Aurora Bridal Faire HOSPICE WORKSHOP "LIVING with Loss" Thurs Feb 27, 6:30-8:30pm for anyone living with personal loss or supporting others who are grieving. Register: 667-7429, administrator@hospiceyukon.net
REqUEST FOR PROPOSAl COURT TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES Project Description: Preparation and supply of accurate transcripts of proceedings for all levels of Yukon courts. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 26, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mark Daniels at (867) 667-3461. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CANADA-YUKON BUSINESS SERVICES CENTRE Project Description: The Department of Economic Development is seeking a business or organization to assume the development, management, operation, and staffing of the Canada-Yukon Business Services Centre (CYBSC). Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 28, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Ian Young at (867) 667-5753. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Justice
PUBlIc TENDER TAKING DOWN THE ROSS RIVER SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 20, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Tim Ekholm at (867) 456-5349. Site Visit: February 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html Government of Yukon Highways and Public Works
Project Description: To provide support services in developing, presenting and implementing its position and recommendations in the internal trade arena. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 27, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Lisa Badenhorst at (867) 456-3909. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Highways and Public Works
Economic Development
Community Services
INTERNAL TRADE SUPPORT SERVICES
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Economic Development
Project Description: Taking down the Ross River Suspension Bridge framework and decking, including suspension, bracing cables and supports. The north and south towers are to be protected and left intact. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 20, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Jack Bowers at (867) 667-8992. 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
FIRE ALARM UPGRADES GADZOOSDAA RESIDENCE - BLDG.#1315 WHITEHORSE, YUKON
BRING ON THE BRIDE and her many fun friends. A special day with Bridal dresses, photographers, caters, venues, tent rentals, party planners, decorations. Facebook/Aurora Bridal Faire March 8th, Kwanlin Dun
REquEST FOR PROPOSAL LARGE MAMMAL-VEHICLE COLLISIONS Project Description: To develop a database of large mammal-vehicle collisions on Yukon numbered highways and public roads for the period 2000 to present based on data archived within the Departments of Environment and Highways and Public Works; to provide a GIS-based analysis of high collision areas and to prepare a literature-review driven report of wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation measures that are relevant to Yukon’s environment, society, and economy which also includes recommendations for implementation. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 19, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Alain Fontaine at (867) 536-3214. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Environment
RENDEZVOUS VOLUNTEER Recruitment Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Westmark Whitehorse. Rendezvous would not happen without our amazing volunteers. Come out and be part of our 50th anniversary festival LORNE MOUNTAIN Community Centre, planning meeting for Northern Backyard Gardening program, Saturday February 15 2.30 pm, drop in, info at 667-7083
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THOMSON CENTRE requires a volunteer for our small, in-house store. An enjoyable, social, rewarding experience! Wednesdays 12:00–2:30. Previous experience not required. Call Kathy at 393-8629 F . H. C O L L I N S Secondary School Parent/Teacher/Student conference Thursday March 13, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Friday March 14 10:00am-1:00pm. No classes for students on March 14, but students may attend either session, no appt required
ExprEssion of intErEst Have you experience working on log built historical structures? Job includes the installation of oakum chinking. The Old Log Church Museum is looking for interested parties to submit a quote for the Rectory building. Site can be viewed at the corner of 3rd & Elliott St, Whitehorse. Written submission must be received by February 21,2014. For more information please contact 633-6255.
FUNERAL SERVICE of Sylvain Perron (died Dec 26th 2013) on Friday Feb 7th at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral (Steele and 4th). Bring toques
PORTER CREEK Secondary School council, regular council meeting February 12, 2014, 6:30pm, school library, everyone welcome
WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting: Mon. Feb. 10th, 7:30 p.m. at WGH, new members welcome! Info: Barb @ 667-2087
Services
TAKHINI SCHOOL council, regular council meeting, February 11, 2014 at 7:00pm, school library, everyone is welcome
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of
Kimberly Dwayne Klippert,
of Mayo, Yukon, Deceased, who died on September 8, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, before the 28th day of February, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.
AND FURTHER, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are required to make payment to the Estate at the address below. BY Cheryl Klippert c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (867) 668-5251
T.E.A.M. HEATING Oil Burner Services Certified Journeyman O.B.M. Light commercial & residential Installation/Repairs and Service Licensed and Insured 867-334-1680 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 SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service. At corner of 6th & Strickland. 667-2988 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 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
FIRST NATION
SelkiRk FiRSt NatiON
attention: albert Drapeau, executive Director PHONe: 867-537-3331 | FaCSiMile: 867-537-3902 eMail: execdir@selkirkfn.com
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Yukon government has recently received an expression of interest (EOI) for the development of an eco-wilderness resort at Stoney Mountain on Millhaven Bay near Carcross. As part of the process, the Yukon government is required to determine if there are other private interests that may wish to submit a competitive proposal. Information on the size, scope and vision of the proposed project can be found at: http://inecdevcorp.com/2014/ project-proposals/the-lodge-at-stoney-mountainproposal/ Interested parties are requested to advise the Energy, Mines and Resources Land Management Branch, in writing by 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2014 to: Director, Land Management Branch (K320), P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 For further information please contact the EMR Land Management Branch at 667-3150 or call toll free 1-800-661-0408.
BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 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 www.svpcarpentry.com IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES “Country Residential Snow Plowing” •Post hole augering •Light landscaping •Preps & Backfills Honest & Prompt Service Amy Iles Call 667-4981 or 334-6369 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 SNOW CLEARING No job too big or too small Skid Steer & Trailer Call Lawrence at 335-3390
Commercial & Residential
expression of interest
Interested individuals can obtain a Request for Proposal package from the Selkirk First Nation office. The deadline for submissions is February 7th, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. Inquiries or submissions can be sent by email or facsimile to:
NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106
60 Below Snow Management
SELKIRK
Selkirk First Nation is seeking interested individuals for one contract position as Chief Returning Officer, and one contract position as Deputy Chief Returning Officer to administer the Selkirk First Nation General Election, according to the Selkirk First Nation Election Act (2013).
Friday, February 7, 2014
Snow Removal (867) 336-3570
Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES, EROSION OF THE YUKON RIVERBANK, FORT SELKIRK
CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR YWCH&SB (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION), BLDG#1936
Project Description: Provision of services for preliminary engineering and design, for a long term solution of the Yukon Riverbank at Fort Selkirk. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 5, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Bruce Barrett at (867) 667-3463. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Project Description: Provide custodial services, cleaning supplies and equipment at Workers’ Compensation Building, as per specifications, standards, and task schedule. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 12, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Ross Lindley at (867) 667-3175. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Tourism and Culture
Highways and Public Works
PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 Budo-Taijutsu-Ninjutsu Private, semi-private & group classes Esoteric lessons for the modern warrior More than self defence, This is a lifeʼs journey Sensei Jason Wyatt, Moku Senshi 334-3480 - 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 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 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 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/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-8447 FINISHING CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS For Clean, Meticulous & Tasteful Quality Work INTERIOR Design & organization of walk-in closets, laundry & storage room, garage Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, Wood & Laminate, Stairs. EXTERIOR Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Storage Shed DIDIER MOGGIA 633-2156 or cell 334-2156
WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
House Hunters Advertise your Home in 3 issues (3 consecutive weeks) for only $60+GST PHONE: 867-667-6283
Property Management for Condos Accounting, Contractors, Reserve studies. North of 56 Property Mgmt Call 332-7444
The Handy Woman home repairs & renovations drywall • weatherstripping carpentry • bathrooms Affordable, Prompt Service SPECIALIZING IN SMALL JOBS
TREADMILL, HEAVY duty, up to 12 mph, 10 degree incline, 6 preset programs, 2 heart rate programs, 3 user programs, Polar HR strap incl, great cond, $375. 633-3824 MSR FURY four season, 2-person tent, used 3 times, mint cond, $450. 336-1990 GRAPHITE RACING kayak paddle and a canoe paddle, used twice, $200 ea. 336-1990 SOLE F80 treadmill, heavy duty gym quality, folds up, less than 100 kms, paid $2,500 asking $1,400. 336-1990 FISHER CROSS country skis, Swix poles, Solomon boots ladies size 8, carrying bag, waxes etc, used 4-5 times, new cond, $350 obo. 336-1990
Livestock QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for guaranteed delivery Payment plan available Samples on request 668-7218 335-5192
MARILYN ASTON 867 . 333 . 5786
Lost & Found FOUND: SET of keys in Porter Creek at the top of Pine street on the trail. Call 633-4618 FOUND: SET of keys at Golden Horn school, Dodge ram key & others, 667-8130 FOUND: LACOSTE prescription glasses on corner of 12th Ave and Spruce St. in Porter Creek, around Jan 13th. 633-3810 to claim LOST: GLASSES in soft brown case D/T area, has Harley Davidson on side arm, round transition-type lenses, text or call Bill 333-9066 LOST: GLASSES in brown case, transition round lenses, Harley logo on arm, text 778-652-8307 or email ethercell@gmail.com or drop off
Business Opportunities
Looking for New Business / Clients? Advertise in The Yukon News Classifieds!
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Get 1 MONTH OF FREE ADVERTISING Book Your Ad Today! T: 667-6285 • F: 668-3755 E: wordads@yukon-news.com Worldwide travel company seeks distributors. We are well established in the luxury travel industry. Full training and support is provided. Very lucrative compensation plan. Ph: 633- 5756 or info@onlineholidayincome.com
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 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 HERITAGE BREEDING sow for sale, Berkshire/Tamworth mix, 335-4431 LOOKING FOR a companion horse for boarding close to Whitehorse. Will be well cared for. 633-3086 LOOKING FOR Yukoners to go in on buying Chantecler hens, if anyone sells them locally, give me a call at 668-2768
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 ONE-PIECE BOYʼS snowsuit, size 3+, blue/black/grey, pretty new, $60. 393-2630 2-SEATER BIKE trailer, CCM, pretty new, $150. 393-2630
Childcare LOLAʼS DAYHOME Located downtown Has spaces available for children 6 months & up ECE with more than 12 years of experience Fully licensed Call 668-5185 days or 667-7840 evenings
High Paid Consulting & Information Product Blueprint Earn $2,500-$8,000 per sale. Call Now To Apply. 24 Hour Free Recorded Message: 1-800-846-9070 ext. 465 VILLAGE BAKERY Haines Junction Lease or Sale for 2014 season Email for details villagebakery@hotmail.ca
ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2014 Day/Night/Weekend Spots available Call 668-3448
Furniture TV/STEREO CABINET (or other uses), 4ʼ high, black with glass doors on castors, offers. 333-9020.
Sports Equipment
OFFICE DESK (5.3ʼx24”), metal, adjustable height office chair, exc cond, $100. 334-7250
FITNESS EXERCISE ball for strengthening, conditioning & balance training, c/with instructions. 668-5786
SOLID DARK brown bunkbeds comes with mattresses, $600. firm. 668-4374 or 333-9813
Kitchen or Restaurant for Lease
Town and Mountain Hotel 401 Main Street Apply to Kayle Tel: 668-7644 Fax: 668-5822 Email: info@townmountain.com
BLACK ENTERTAINMENT centre, fits 32” TV, $40. 393-2630 QUEEN-SIZE INFLATABLE mattress bed plus Woods air pump, never used. 668-5786 WOOD TRUNK w padded top for storage, good cond, $25. 334-7250 SOLID OAK carved dining hutch w shelf, dark brown, $1,000, matching round table w twist legs, fixable damage to the table, $275 or $1,225 for both. 336-1990
Personals 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
pUbLIC TENdER INTERIOR RETROFIT UNIT 084000 6A - 2004 CENTENNIAL WHITEHORSE YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 11, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Robert Kostelnik at 867-667-5795. Site Visit: February 4, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555
REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR NEW WHITEHORSE CONTINUING CARE FACILITY - BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS AND PRE-CONCEPT PLANNING WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2014 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 14, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Anwar Rizvi at (867) 667-3533. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Highways and Public Works
REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL
REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO SURFACE AND GROUND WATER FOR YUKON MINE SITES AND MINE REMEDIATION PROJECTS
BRIDGING CONSULTING / PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES: YWCHSB BUILDING ADDITION
Project Description: Provision of technical advisory services related to surface and ground water issues for Yukon mine sites and mine remediation projects for use by the Assessment and Abandoned Mines branch of Energy, Mines and Resources. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 27, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Carenn Kormos at (867) 3937429. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Energy, Mines and Resources
Project Description: Provide Bridging Consultant / Project Management services throughout the Design-Build contract for construction of a proposed new 1,022 SM (11,000 SF) multi-story building at the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) building at 401 Strickland, Whitehorse Yukon. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 26, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Jim Stephens at (867) 667-5450. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board
REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF PHARMACY SERVICES TO COPPER RIDGE PLACE, MACAULAY LODGE AND THOMSON CENTRE Project Description: Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) with Continuing Care for provision and delivery of pharmacy services to Copper Ridge Place, Macaulay Lodge and Thomson Centre. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 18, 2014. 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 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Adeline Griffin at (867) 6618750. 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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