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secrecy. But that doesn’t mean they got what they wanted.

The Council of Yukon First enator Dan Lang says amend- Nations called the amendments ments to Yukon’s environan “about face� from what they mental assessment regime will had been consulted on for two strengthen the territory. years. “This will set the foundation The specific area of contention for our economy in the next was whether or not the adequacy number of years to come,� said review period should count Lang in an interview last week. towards the overall assessment Bill S-6, now in front of a timelines.

Senate committee, will legislate Under the tabled amendmaximum timelines for proments, it does count. The council ject assessments, among other insists it was promised otherwise. changes.

Grand Chief Ruth Massie Members of the mining indus- has not responded to interview try, First Nations and opposition requests for this story. parties have criticized the federal The CYFN also alleges that, government for developing the besides First Nations, the only amendments behind closed groups consulted on the legisladoors, without public review. tion were the Prospectors and But Lang said there was plenty Developers Association of Canof opportunity for input leading ada, Mining Association of Canup to the stage where the bill was ada, Yukon Chamber of Mines, drafted.

Canadian Association of Petrol“I think in this case there has eum Producers and Canadian been ample, ample discussion at Energy Pipeline Association. the preliminary stages which, to “Yukoners should be outraged my knowledge has never taken that nobody, not even Yukon place before to the extent that government, is asking their opinthis has taken place,� said Lang. ions about an assessment regime “The government of Canada was that will directly affect them and very, very conscientious, I know, their families,� said Massie in a in ensuring that they fulfilled and news release. “Where’s the transmore than fulfilled their duty parency? Where’s the honesty? to consult with respect to First Where’s the responsibility?�

Nations.�

Lang said the new legislated The Yukon Environmental timelines will bring certainty and Socio-economic Assessment to development projects in the Act underwent a significant pub- Yukon. lic review beginning in 2008, and “Hopefully we’ll never get into the amendments flow from that a situation again where some of work, said Lang. these environmental hearings go “There has been a significant, on for years and years and years, significant discussion amongst and even then sometimes a deciall the parties with respect to the sion or a definite decision isn’t proposed amendments.� taken.�

First Nations were privy to But the assessment board draft amendments before they already has its own timelines for were tabled on the condition of reviews. Although they are not Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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set in legislation, they are followed diligently.

Under the new amendments, the board will have the ability to stop the clock when it is waiting for the project proponent to provide information it has requested.

That proponent time is a significant factor in how long an assessment will take overall.

Assessments of the Carmacks Copper mine and the Eagle Gold mine both took more than two years, but almost half of that time was when the board was waiting for information.

The amendments propose a 16-month cap for larger projects, excluding waiting time, and both of these projects met that benchmark.

The Mactung mine, which just received a new assessment report this week, has been tied up in assessment since 2008. As of press time data was unclear how much of that time was spent waiting for proponent information.

The tabled amendments also could give significantly more control over assessments to the Yukon government.

The federal minister would have the power to devolve all responsibilities to the territorial minister.

Also, the Yukon minister would determine if a new assessment is required when an existing project is modified.

That will be a change for the better, said Lang. “Is it a good thing that decisions are made at the regional level? Yes. Look at the province of Alberta, look at the province of British Columbia. It’s to everybody’s advantage.�

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Courts allow cameras inside Peel trial Ashley Joannou

the trial starts, Bailey said.

That includes things like where the single camera will be located, he Yukon Supreme Court how the footage can be used after is allowing part of next the fact and what specifically can week’s Peel River watershed be recorded. trial to be video recorded.

“It makes sure that the camIt’s the first time cameras have era can’t focus on paperwork on been allowed in a Yukon courtcounsels’ desk in such a manroom in living memory. ner that it can be read, that the The application was made on recording is not going to capture behalf of all the plaintiffs in the conversations between clients and case, by the Yukon chapter of the counsel, for example,” Bailey said.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Baltgailis said no decisions Society. have been made around what will Justice Ron Veale agreed to happen to the footage after it is allow the first two-and-half hours recorded. of day one to be recorded.

“When CPAWS made the apKaren Baltgailis, with the plication there was not a specific Yukon Conservation Society – use in mind,” she said. “Except one of the other plaintiffs – said that we thought it was important everyone recognizes how historic to have archival footage.” this trial will be.

The case comes before the “This is obviously a high Yukon Supreme Court on Monprofile, precedent-setting case and day. The trial is expected to last a the plaintiffs in this case have an week. interest in documenting it, basiThe Nacho Nyak Dun and cally for posterity,” she said.

Tr’ondek Hwech’in First NaAndrea Bailey, legal officer tions, together with the Yukon with the supreme and territorial Conservation Society and Yukon’s courts, said that, as far as anyone chapter of CPAWS, are suing the can remember, the recording will government because it rejected be a first. the planning commission’s rec“It seems to be the first time ommendation for the watershed. that there’s ever been a video The recommended plan would recording of a court proceeding,” have banned new staking and she said. road building in 80 per cent of A number of the final details the region. still need to be worked out before Instead, the Yukon government News Reporter

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Police investigating suspicious potty fire RCMP are investigating a suspicious Port-A-Potty fire from Friday morning.

A 911 call came in at approximately 1:30 a.m. from a person reporting a portable outhouse on fire in Shipyards Park.

The flames were quickly doused once the fire department arrived.

Police say no suspects have been identified at this point.

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for the last two and a half years.

He previously served as one of Premier Dennis Fentie’s chiefs of staff for five years, from 2002 until 2007.

“Some have asked if this is a retirement. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to do quite a few different things over the years and I have no idea what lies ahead for me,” he said in an email.

“I have always enjoyed everything I have done and not once have I ever considered these different undertakings ‘work.’ So I guess I can tell you that I have never worked a day in my life and therefore, I don’t need to ‘retire.’”

(Ashley Joannou)

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Yukon Justice Ron Veale.

approved a land use plan for the Peel that would only ban staking in 29 per cent of the area.

The legal battle surrounding the Peel has received national and

downtown Whitehorse.

Approximately 7,700 customers had their power back in 50 minutes. Everyone else was up and running by 11 a.m.

For obvious reasons, the raven did not survive.

This is not the only bird to cause recent problems to a northern electrical system. In June, a raven caused a power outage in Yellowknife. In that case the bird caught fire after touching the wires and started a forest fire.

(Ashley Joannou)

international attention. Court staff are preparing for a particularly large crowd.

The trial will be broadcast onto video screens in a second

courtroom to allow more people to watch.

Meanwhile, activists across the territory are planning events to mark the trial.

A blog and a daily audio podcast are being organized. On the first day, from 12:30 until 1 p.m., a silent vigil is scheduled to take place on the courthouse steps.

A fire circle will be taking place each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

On July 10, a public event, dubbed Voices of the Peel – Together Today for our Children Tomorrow, will take place at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. It includes elders and youth telling stories, music, images and dancing.

In Dawson, daily prayer circles will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Danoja Zho Cultural Centre.

Motorcyclist Don Curry is fundraising for the case by riding from Portland, Oregon to Inuvik, N.W.T. He is scheduled to arrive in Dawson on the 7th. Curry plans on riding this last portion of the trip – which travels along the Dempster Highway – standing up.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

the operations of the utility, the warrant executed by the Watson deficit must be funded by rateLake RCMP since April in relation to drug trafficking. payers.”

“The RCMP remains commit(Sam Riches) ted to disrupting the flow of illegal drugs within the communities City council approves it serves,” the police said. final lots in Whistle Bend (Ashley Joannou)

Whitehorse city council is moving forward with its development plans for Whistle Bend.

City council has approved the Whitehorse residents should be final lots in the first two phases of bracing for a higher than expect- the development. ed hike to their water and sewer Final approval was granted for bills next year. three multiple family lots, three An unexpected city deficit of public utility lots, a commercial more than $600,000 means adlot, a site for future planning and Pasloski picks ditional hikes are coming to what a public service lot.

Mounties seize cocaine new chief of staff was already pegged to be a 4.7 Additionally, road rights were per cent increase in next year’s approved for Casca Boulevard, in Watson Lake RV bust Premier Darrell Pasloski has budget.

Raven causes power outage Keno Way, Olive May Way and named a new chief of staff.

The city’s 2014 budget, tabled Tarahne Way, and a number of A mother and daughter from Ric Stryde will take over the in January, increased water and A raven that got too close to a greenbelt lots, as shown on the Alberta are facing drug traffickjob at the end of July after a short substation transformer sparked ing charges after being arrested in sewer rates by 4.7 per cent and an approved Whistle Bend Subdivitransition period. He replaces additional 4.7 per cent increase an outage Monday morning. sion sketches.

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About 9,000 customers scatThe new subdivision plan enOne Saturday, June 28, Watson was expected next year. That Stryde was raised in the North- tered around Whitehorse and the Lake RCMP executed a search figure is now looking closer to 6.5 compasses the remaining unsurwest Territories. His previous Southern Lakes region lost power warrant at a home in an RV park per cent. veyed areas and two new utility work experience includes serving around 9 a.m., said Jay Massie, How the city chooses to lots not previously approved. in Watson Lake. as senior northern advisor to manager of ATCO Electric Yukon.

Two women were found inside implement the increase won’t be Amendments to the plans also Indian and Northern Affairs decided until the fall when the “He got up into a bad spot. and taken into custody without included “some fine-tuning and ministers Chuck Strahl and John That large fault caused an overprocess of crafting a 2015 budget minor corrections to boundaries.” incident. The search of the RV Duncan. begins. load on the hydro plant,” Massie found several items including Subdivision approvals for “Mr. Stryde comes to us The deficit was found after said. eight individually wrapped packsubsequent phases of Whistle with extensive experience in the auditors completed their review As a safety precaution, the ages of crack cocaine weighing Bend will be brought forward for political world, particularly in system’s response to a surge like 2.4 grams, more than $4,000 and of the city’s 2013 financial statecouncil approval at a later date. policy and northern issues. We ments. The finance committee that is to trip a number of break- an extendable baton, police said (Sam Riches) are fortunate to have him join also reviewed the statements and ers. In this case four of the seven in a news release. our team,” Pasloski said in a news breakers servicing Whitehorse has no concerns to the report, Michelle Stertz, 45, and her Good Night! release. council said. and the Southern Lakes area were daughter, Amber Stertz, 20, Nielsen told the News he Water and sewer services affected. both from Edmonton, have Wind up your day with believes the chief of staff position operates as a separate utility, The blackout was scattered. It been charged with possession of everything you need. should be changed regularly, and included parts of Carcross, Teslin, cocaine for the purpose of trafand council noted, “in order to that this change was planned for maintain the separation between Porter Creek, Whistle Bend, Cop- ficking.

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Assessors reconsider Mactung project Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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he Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board has issued new recommendations for the Mactung mine after being ordered back the drawing board by the Yukon government.

The assessment board issued its final recommendations on the project in March.

But the territorial government, which has the final say on project, said that the board did not sufficiently consider the potential effects of the project on the Liard First Nation and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun. The “screening report appears to focus exclusively – or almost so – on the potential effects of the project on (the Ross River Dena Council),” according to Yukon’s decision.

It also asked the board to take another look at the recommendations regarding the proposed dry stack tailings facility, given some inconsistency between the board’s analysis of that part of the project and its recommendations.

North American Tungsten’s proposed tungsten mine is located along the Canol Road near the N.W.T. border.

In the new report, the assessment board acknowledged that the earlier report did not explicitly reference the concerns of the Liard First Nation and the Nacho Nyak Dun. “The absence of specific references to all of the concerns and interests of NND and LFN is an oversight on the part of the executive committee,” according to the document.

The concerns of those First Nation were taken into account, however, and led to certain recommended changes to the project design.

The most significant change was that the company agreed to use an existing road through the N.W.T. to access the project rather than building a new one through the Yukon.

It had initially suggested that a Yukon road would make more sense in order to avoid a parallel assessment project in the neighbouring territory.

As a results of the further review, the assessment board

concerns in the new recommendations.

They seem to be recommending a lot more data collection and monitoring, but that may not be enough to satisfy the First Nation’s concerns, she said.

Newton said she will be seeking explanation and clarification from the assessment board before reaching a conclusion on the acceptability of the new report.

To date, the company has been much more receptive to the concerns brought forward by the First Nations than the assessors have, she said.

Now the Yukon government must consider the board’s new recommendations and Submitted photo/Yukon News determine if it has met their request.

North American Tungsten’s Mactung site is on the N.W.T. If the territory finds that the border, 230 kilometres northeast of Ross River. board still has not sufficiently has added about 30 new recmit an updated water manage- accommodated the concerns of the First Nations, it may send ommended conditions for the ment plan to First Nations, the report back to the board mine to proceed.

Yukon and Canada. for reconsideration.

Many relate to increased Sarah Newton, lands manThe Mactung project has monitoring of waste rock and ager for the Liard First Nation, been in the environmental aswater resources. said on first review it is unclear sessment process since 2008.

The board recommended how the board has accomContact Jacqueline Ronson at that American Tungsten submodated the First Nation’s jronson@yukon-news.com

White River signs co-operation agreement with miners Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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he White River First Nation and the Kaminak Gold Corp. have agreed to co-operate as the Coffee Gold project advances through the exploration phase of development.

The Coffee Gold project is

located in 130 kilometres south of Dawson City and falls in the traditional territory of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the White River First Nation. A portion of the project falls within Selkirk First Nation as well.

Kaminak reached out to the White River First Nation last year, said Allison Armstrong, the

company’s director of lands and environment.

“We just took some time to get to know each other and find out a little bit about the First Nation, and give the First Nation an opportunity to get to know Kaminak.”

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It also allows for employment, training and business opportunities for members of the First Nation.

“White River First Nation is pleased that we’re able to work with Kaminak, and we appreciate their co-operation,” said Angela Demit, acting chief of the First Nation, in an interview this week.

“Some of the areas that I’m speaking about, where Kaminak is located, is where my family and relatives lived, as did other White River First Nation members over many generations, and it is an area shared by other First Nations also.”

The White River First Nation went to Yukon Supreme Court in 2012 to protest the Yukon government’s decision to give a Class 3 exploration permit to Tarsis Resources Inc., an unrelated company, for its White River property.

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This new agreement with Kaminak could help prevent a similar conflict down the road.

“It’s a really great foundation for our relationship moving forward,” said Armstrong.

The agreement will bring benefits to the First Nation, said Demit.

“It will benefit all our membership, and that is what our elders desire, because this area was used by them before the next generation came along.”

The company signed a similar co-operation agreement with Tr’ondek Hwech’in last year.

“We’re excited about our project, and we’re excited about the work that we’re doing with the First Nations, and we’re looking forward to continued success with our collaborative studies and building on the relationships that we’ve established so far,” said Armstrong.

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Eagle Plains is being marred by gas development half a century ago clearly stands out today, a full scale oil and gas project will have irrevocable environmental Open letter to Richard Wyman, impacts as all-season roads spread president of Northern Cross (Yuand industry installations of all kinds kon) Ltd. mar the landscape. That’s the nature ou have a dream. A dream wherein you extract the hidden of the business; anybody who has driven the endless resource roads in treasures from the deep unthe Fort Nelson area knows precisely derground at Eagle Plains and hope that someday, somehow, somewhere, what I’m talking about.

In January I attended your presa pipeline will materialize to facilitate entation at the legislature as well as getting your product to market. A perfectly natural dream when in your the information session in June at the Yukon Inn. In your attempt to apline of business. pease the public, you know what you You are confident about the presence of large quantities of oil and gas need to say. However, what I became aware of are the things you prefer to in the area. Over the years you have leave out. increased your company holdings to Applying positive spin by empha5,000 square kilometres. That is a sizeable chunk of our northern landscape sizing things like “sensitivity to the and, if successful in your venture, we environment” and “minimizing our shall see an incremental but relentless footprint,” you talked about the pains you’ve taken to avoid making six kiloindustrialization of the Eagle Plains metres of new trail or road someplace. region over the next decades.

But the roughly 4,000 kilometres of In an area where a cutline made Jannik Schou

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new seismic lines you cut this past winter, including some 225 kilometres of access roads, somehow didn’t qualify for comment!

You projected a fuzzy iPhone snap taken from an aircraft of an old wide cutline being joined by a narrow wiggly line, and indicated that the latter is your standard today. Mr. Wyman,

that’s deception in the extreme. In fact your company has cut many hundreds of kilometres of line virtually straight as an arrow, dissecting your exploration area into a tight grid with less than 300 metres between the lines.

You spoke with pride about how tidy you keep it around your drill rig but let’s not get distracted by trivia, the fact is that in the next phase of your project you hope to extend allseason roads to 20 new drill sites. As you acknowledged, there will be flare stacks. Welcome to northern Yukon – home of the bright winter nights.

You made a point of emphasizing that you do not expect to need hydraulic fracturing – probably a good thing given the widespread opposition to fracking in the Yukon. However, in January I noted that you expressed an interest in being able to frack should it prove advantageous sometime in the future.

Following your presentation it

was time for the advertised Q and A, but you wiped that one off the table swiftly by stating that there wouldn’t be one. So much for that – and so much for the “honesty and integrity,” “open and honest discussion” and “timely information” highlighted on your posters.

If you were concerned that penetrating questions would steal your show and give you bad press you got away with it but amongst many in the audience you sowed nothing but distrust, not allayed by the availability of you and your staff for individual queries.

“When we are finished with our activities, we will return the land to its natural state,” said the writing on the wall. Easy to say and sounds good, but who are you trying to kid?

You are dreaming, Mr. Wyman, and may your dreams forever remain exactly that: dreams.

Thanks for the coffee.

Jannik Schou lives in Lake Laberge

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In support of the Slinky mine deal

by Graham Lang

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ecently the Yukon government struck a deal with a placer miner on the Dome Road in Dawson City which has come under some criticism in the local papers. The deal, in brief, requires the government to move the Dome Road and allow the miner to access the paydirt there under. In exchange, the miner will voluntarily cede his claims at the end of the mining project, allowing the government to put in residential lots.

The deal reconciles the conflict between the rights of the sub-surface mineral holder (the miner) and the rights of the surface holder (the government).

The miner, through the staked claims, has a right to access the surface to get to the minerals.

As long as that claim exists, any surface development will be sub-

ject to the miner’s right of access.

The deal in place gives the Slinky mine a window in which to exercise that access, and then the right is removed forever, ending any possible future conflict and allowing for development.

I support this deal, as it recognizes both the rights of both the miner and the surface holder, and comes to a compromise that is acceptable to both. Though the Slinky mine holds rights that are inconvenient to the City of Dawson, those rights cannot simply be ignored or removed through zoning or permitting mechanisms – they must be dealt with fairly.

As a democratic state based on the rule of law it is imperative that we respect lawfully granted rights, even if those rights inconvenience the government down the road (pun intended).

To do otherwise is to enter upon a slippery slope wherein rights are ignored or removed at the whim of government and to the detriment of claim holders who played by the rules.

The Slinky mine situation is representative of a growing conflict in the territory, a conflict which pits lawful mineral

claim holders against expanding townships and communities.

The situation is by-and-large a byproduct of the expansion of town boundaries in the 70s and 80s, which brought mineral claims once outside of certain town boundaries within the purview of the townships.

The townships now wish to develop these expanded areas and, much to their chagrin, find that holders of mineral claims are not exactly pleased when they find the surface of their claims zoned for residential development. This conflict is currently playing out within the boundaries of Whitehorse as holders of mineral claims in the copper belt area face off against developers and the City of Whitehorse over the Raven’s Ridge Development.

Much like the Slinky mine situation, the claims in Whitehorse were originally staked outside of municipal boundaries. It is the municipalities that came to the mineral claims, and not the other way around.

The municipalities cannot claim ignorance of the mineral claims, as they are validly listed with the mining registrar. By zoning the surface of claims for

Affordable housing cancellation is appalling Open letter to Housing Minister Brad Cathers: It seems the memory of your department is quite short. Three years ago, people were camping on the lawn of the legislative assembly building to express the urgent need for affordable housing.

Since 2011, as far as I know there have been no new affordable housing projects developed in Whitehorse other than a few projects to replace older buildings or answering the needs of a specific population like seniors housing.

Hundreds of people are living in decrepit hotel rooms paying over $1,000 a month because there are no other options.

Many of these rooms, that are not affordable or adequate long term housing, are paid for by the social assistance rental allowance, our tax money.

Stakeholders from the whole community have participated in multiple consultations and been through several attempts and false starts to invest the $13 million from the Northern Housing Trust fund. These funds have been sitting in a bank account for at least 10 years while hundreds of people continue to live in housing with black mould, extreme high heating costs or spend more than 50 per cent of their income on housing, supplying the long list of food bank clients.

I can’t believe that after years of consultations and of multiple cancelled projects, a few calls

from the most prosperous in our community is enough to cancel a long-awaited supply of affordable rental units in Whitehorse.

“We have listened to input from stakeholders who point to recent increases in land availability and housing supply in Whitehorse that have resulted from government and private sector actions,” you said. Where were the Yukon Real Estate Association and the Yukon Residential Landlord Association when you did the consultation for this project to put to use the $13 million available for investment for affordable housing? Shouldn’t assessing upcoming housing projects have been part of the Yukon Housing Corporation’s planning process from the beginning? Are we now somehow supposed to believe that the housing crisis is being solved on its own, but only the real estate and landlords’ association knew about it until now?

There are many expensive condos available on the market, but the list of rental units in the newspapers is quite appalling in its short length. Not even a year ago, in your press release for these projects, you were quoted saying: “For many Yukoners finding affordable rental housing remains a challenge.”

We now clearly know who you are working for, and it’s clearly not the Yukon population, and those most in need of affordable housing. “The Yukon government remains committed to working on the issue of

improving availability of affordable rental accommodation, and we are formally inviting both the Yukon Real Estate Association and the Yukon Residential Landlord Association to become more involved in developing the Housing Action Plan for Yukon.”

I sincerely doubt your commitments toward affordable housing as you just cancelled a project that would have allowed just that.

Ketsia Houde Executive Director Les Essentielles

The Slinky mine deal sells-out Dawson residents Like many Dawson residents I have been involved in trying to resolve the issues of mining in municipalities, addressing the conflicts between the municipal and mining acts and seeking a resolution to the Slinky mine issues in the community.

These matters have really come to the fore since the Yukon government announced its decision to relocate sections of the Dome Road and Mary McLeod at taxpayers’ expense ($1.3 million) to allow Darrell Carey, the owner of the Slinky claims, to mine under the existing highways.

Residents have put in an enormous amount of work over the past five years trying to assist governments and the community to identify long-term solutions to the problems we face. In the past couple of weeks I have received

development townships set up conflict between developers and mineral claim holders, and then back away saying it is out of their hands, leaving the individuals to fight the issue out in court or with the Yukon Surface Rights Board.

Rather than leaving the parties to fight it out in court, the municipalities and the Yukon government need to come up with a policy that treats claimholders fairly while also allowing for responsible development.

Firstly, the townships need to ensure mineral holders and developers come to terms on developing the surface before zoning for development. In the event no compromise can be made the development should be stalled until expropriation legislation is put in place by the Yukon government.

Secondly, the Yukon government needs to enact modern expropriation legislation that ensures a formula for fair compensation if mineral claims are expropriated. An example of such legislation is the mining rights compensation regulation of the Mineral Tenure Act in British Columbia. The legislation

sets out the formula by which mineral claim holders are compensated when the government expropriates mineral claims. If the municipalities want to see development they will have to pay the price for extinguishing the mineral claim holder’s rights.

This may mean significant payments to claim holders, but such payments are necessary to compensate parties who played by the rules and fairly staked claims. It is also short-term pain, as no further claims can be staked in city boundaries, and when claims are bought out no new claims emerge to take their place.

What we cannot do as a territory is ignore the rights of the mineral claim holders because those rights now inconvenience us. Those claims were staked in accordance with the rules. To take the claims away, or otherwise prevent their use, without fair compensation is not only unjust, but strikes at the heart of the rule of law. If one person’s rights can be ignored or removed unfairly, there is no certainty in the system for any of us.

Graham Lang is a Whitehorse lawyer and long-time Yukoner.

but that the costs and damages Mr. Carey owes the municipality need not be paid. The government recently held a public an email from Energy, Mines and Resources stating that it has meeting in Dawson to “inform” “no comment” and “won’t take a residents of the proposals with position” on questions I raised in just five days notice and at one of the busiest times of the year. It’s relation to the Slinky mine. no surprise residents are feeling A couple of days later the Yukon Environmental and Socio- ignored and disregarded.

It is in everyone’s best intereconomic Assessment Board ests to engage the community emailed to say “it is unlikely the and find a way to truly resolve executive committee will rethe issues for the long term spond” to an inquiry about the benefit of the Yukon. But that’s need for an assessment for the project. To date, Yukon’s Depart- never going to happen when ment of Community Services has the expediency of tenders and bailing out ailing mining outfits failed to address any of the contakes precedence over the rights cerns or solutions we’ve raised nor even provided a single piece and needs of communities and residents. of advice. Now we discover that The Yukon government has department will not take up resibeen fully behind Darrell Carey dents’ numerous offers to meet. every step of the way – even after Residents are being stonewalled he was found guilty in the Yukon and ignored.

Supreme Court for permit inIf this wasn’t bad enough, we fractions. Residents have received only discovered an agreement absolutely no support or advice between governments and Mr. in the years we’ve been actively Carey had been signed, weeks involved in this. after the event. Not even city So who does represent us, and staff or council thought it worthy who do we look to for support? to advise us.

This agreement not only conJim Taggart firms the road relocations paid Dawson City for by the Yukon government

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You can send submissions to editor@yukon-news.com. They can be faxed to 867-668-3755 or mailed to 211 Wood St., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4.

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Rob Ford: ‘I’m ashamed, embarrassed and humiliated’; pledges clean living largely symbolic since city council stripped him of most of his power in November following his admisTORONTO sions of alcohol abuse and drug use ayor Rob Ford ended two during “drunken stupors” that came months of self-imposed after months of denials – along with exile Monday when he offensive and profane comments he returned to City Hall from a stint was recorded making. in rehab to resume what mayoral The mayor extended sincere duties he still has, apologizing for his apologies to everyone hurt by his past offensive behaviour, pleading words and actions. It was never his for a second chance, and promising intention to embarrass the city, he an “unwavering” commitment to said. living clean.

Looking back, he said, “I’m In a 15-minute statement, Ford ashamed, embarrassed and humilispoke passionately of his addictions ated.” and his belated realization that they The mayor also made it clear he were destroying him. would stay on as mayor and fight for “For a long, long time, I resisted re-election in October. the idea of getting help,” Ford said.

“I’m also resolved to continue “I was in complete denial. I had to work harder than ever for the become my own worst enemy.” taxpayers,” he said.

Ford heaped praise on the With less than four months left in rehabilitation facility he entered his term, Ford is expected to devote two months ago for saving his life most of his time to his re-election and forcing him to “confront his bid. personal demons.”

Ford, whose outrageous behavHe said he knows he will require iour has earned him international treatment for the rest of his life but that getting help has changed his life notoriety, abruptly left for rehab May 1 after almost a year of insisting forever. he didn’t have a substance-abuse “I can proudly say I have begun problem and would not take time the process of taking control of my out for treatment. life,” Ford said.

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford during an invite-only press conference at City Hall in Toronto on Monday.

the company he kept – he has been photographed with known drug dealers – Ford said those associations were now emphatically over.

Even before his announcement Monday, the mayor was under fire for restricting media access to his announcement – ostensibly for space reasons – and letting it be known through his brother and campaign manager, Coun. Doug Ford, that he would be taking no questions.

His departure in May came just

hours after the Globe and Mail said a drug dealer had shown two of its reporters a video of Ford allegedly smoking what was said to be crack cocaine. Around the same time, the Toronto Sun published audio of Ford at a bar making anti-gay remarks, using an ethnic slur, and saying he would like to “jam” a rival female mayoral candidate.

Ford had publicly sworn off alcohol late last year, but was forced to admit he had been drinking in

a videotaped incident in January in which he used Jamaican swear words. He called the incident a “minor setback.”

Apart from lingering questions about his substance abuse, Ford is under continuing police investigation after a guns and gangs probe allegedly captured conversations about a video that appears to show the mayor smoking crack cocaine.

Ford’s friend, Alesandro Lisi, has been charged with extortion related to attempts to retrieve the video – initially reported in May last year.

Lisi has been committed to trial next year.

Also, Democracy Watch has asked the city’s integrity commissioner to investigate media reports that both Ford brothers allegedly lobbied on behalf of two companies with ties to their family’s label business.

Ford’s stint at rehab in Bracebridge, Ont., came after he apparently tried without success to enter the United States for treatment. Days later, he told the Toronto Sun that rehab was “amazing” and said he was making calls to constituents.

He was also photographed with members of the community during excursions into Bracebridge.

With deals yet to be locked in, questions surround Canada’s free trade agenda Julian Beltrame

TPP will see the light of day,” says Lawrence Herman, a Toronto-based trade lawyer formerly with Cassels OTTAWA Brock. he Harper government’s The situation is not much more vaunted free trade agenda is clear with Canada’s agreement-in either a roaring success or principle reached with Europe last hopelessly stalled – and given that October. Officials say CETA is taking government officials aren’t comlonger than anticipated to render menting, even experts in the field are into legal text, but observers believe having trouble deciding which. the deal has run into substantive Next week, the government roadblocks. would have reason to trumpet Also perplexing is why Canada its free trade achievements when has not ratified the foreign investhundreds of negotiators from 11 ment protection agreement with Asia-Pacific countries descend on China, called FIPA, when the two Ottawa as part of the Trans-Pacific sides signed the treaty almost two Partnership (TPP) talks, viewed as years ago. the next big deal after the European The one agreement that appact known as CETA. pears to have staying power is the But Ottawa is barely acknowledg- free trade deal with South Korea, ing the event is even happening; although that rates low in terms of so much so that the Council of significance next to the CanadaCanadians issued a release Friday European Union pact, or even TPP. wondering why the government is Trade agreements aren’t usually “setting (a) new global standard” for big vote-getters for governments, secrecy. but the consequences for the Harper There may be good reason for the government of failure on CETA underwhelming embrace of TPP. – or having to announce further With more than 20 negotiatconcessions to the hard-bargaining ing rounds to date, it’s beginning Europeans – could be a serious issue to appear that the countries vying entering an election year. to create one of the world’s biggest The federal government has trading blocks are just going through made free trade deals a central plank the motions. of its economic agenda, and Prime “Everyone is indulging in a Minister Stephen Harper all but charade where negotiations are declared “mission accomplished” for going forward. It’s the biggest game CETA at a ceremony in Brussels last in town, but I’m not convinced October.

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“The Conservatives have made this such a high-level issue for them that, if they can’t close these deals, they will have problems and it’s not just closing deals, it’s closing good deals,” said NDP trade critic Don Davies.

“But I think their rhetoric has never matched the reality.”

Matthew Kronby, a former Canadian trade negotiator who is now a partner with the Bennett Jones law firm in Toronto, says there are still issues to be worked out before CETA can be completed.

“It’s very close, but getting over that last hump is a challenge right now,” he said.

One key issue, sources say, involves the controversial investorstate clause that allows private firms to sue governments if they feel they have been unfairly thwarted in their operations.

Several European countries, including Germany, are said to be balking at signing because they fear they will have to offer the same arrangement to U.S. companies, which are notoriously more litigious than those in Canada. As well, the Europeans are concerned U.S. firms would be able to piggy-back on CETA to sue in Europe through their Canadian subsidiaries.

Further complicating matters, committee chairs from 16 European parliaments sent a letter last week to European trade commission Karel de

Gucht asking him to consider CETA, and the Europe-U.S. trade deal if it comes to fruition, “mixed agreements” that require ratification from all 28 member national parliaments.

Trade consultant and former negotiator Peter Clark says the difficulties show that Canada never really had an agreement with Europe and the haggling continues on several fronts.

If the Europeans are getting cold feet over CETA, Davies says he has been told it is Ottawa that is having second thoughts about the investment protection treaty with China.

Reports of a cabinet rift over the agreement have surfaced, although a senior government official told The Canadian Press that concerns about labour mobility issues were alleviated somewhat last week by Ottawa’s overhaul of the temporary foreign workers’ program.

A substantive problem, says Davies, concerns the non-conforming measures clause grandfathered into the FIPA that would allow China to frustrate Canadian firms seeking to invest in the world’s second-largest economy. Canada has the Investment Canada Act and a few other well-known restrictions, but barriers are far more numerous and, perhaps, more mysterious in China.

“There could be thousands,” said Davies. “I asked for a list in committee and they (government officials)

couldn’t provide them.”

But perhaps the most problematic is the talks surrounding TPP, which seek to create a trading block among 12 countries on both sides of the Pacific representing 40 per cent of the world’s economic output and 26 per cent of global trade.

U.S. President Barack Obama has set his sights on the Asia-Pacific summit in November for arriving at an agreement-in-principle, although Australia’s trade minister said recently the first half of 2015 is more realistic.

Even that deadline may be too optimistic, say analysts, given that Obama has not secured fast-track authority to negotiate a deal from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, or even the Senate.

The prospects that the mid-term elections in November will return a more friendly Congress appear slim, they note.

Fast-track authority gives the White House the green light to negotiate an agreement and send it to Congress for an up or down vote but, without it, any deal struck with the U.S. can be picked apart later by special interests in Congress.

“If I was negotiating I’d be quite skeptical about what can be delivered,” explained Kronby. “You make concessions and you make a deal and the U.S. comes back a year or two later and says it’s not good enough.”

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Canada, agrees the higher prices will be good for the bottom line of industry and government alike, but not necessarily on a sustained basis.

The long-term outlook for oil is little changed, he said.

“In general, when we have a higher risk of conflict in that region of the world, it tends to put an additional premium on oil prices,” he said.

“It’s not really related to the underlying fundamentals of oil right now, which are still very strong, but wouldn’t have supported the $4 and $5 per barrel jump that we’ve seen, say, in the last 30 days or so.”

“So in reality, the status quo hasn’t changed. This is just an additional risk premium that results in a flow of financial benefit, but not necessarily an impact on the real Canadian economy.”

A rise in oil prices also tends to drive up the Canadian dollar, which can be a drag on exporters.

“Exports were incredibly weak in the first quarter, so it’s really not the best time to see this,” said

Crawford.

“And of course it has a roundabout impact on our monetary policy. We’re sort of out of room to cut our interest rates any more. So there’s no monetary policy that can lessen the impact of higher oil prices on our Canadian dollar if there is a goal to keep the Canadian dollar trading at around 90 cents (US).”

Oil prices have climbed to 10-month highs in recent weeks amid rising sectarian tensions in Iraq. To date, the violence has not had a substantial impact on crude output there, but it’s been causing market jitters.

West Texas Intermediate oil for August delivery, the main North American benchmark, was trading at around US$106 per barrel on Tuesday.

The head of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Abdullah Al-Badry, said market speculation is to blame for the increase in prices as Iraq is “still producing as normal,” with 95 per cent of its capacity in the country’s south unaffected by the violence.

Bring mandatory voting, preferential ballot to Canada: Trudeau adviser Jennifer Ditchburn Canadian Press

OTTAWA anada should adopt mandatory voting and a preferential ballot to re-engage citizens in the political system and reinforce democracy, says a new paper by an adviser to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

The analysis, by academic Robert Asselin for the progressive think-tank Canada 2020, comes as Conservative backbencher Michael Chong pushes a bill aimed at rebalancing power between the Prime Minister’s Office and the House of Commons.

Asselin, of the University of Ottawa’s graduate school of public and international Affairs, points to the recent Ontario election as more evidence of the gulf between Canadians and the political system. In that case, approximately 52.1 per cent of eligible voters turned out to cast a ballot.

Asselin proposes the type of mandatory voting that Australia has instituted, as well as a preferential ballot where the second and third choices of voters are applied until one candidate achieves more than 50 per cent of the vote.

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Scotiabank commodity market specialist Patricia Mohr says the increase has a “two-pronged impact,” but the benefits should outweigh the drawbacks.

“Of course on the positive side, it really bolsters earnings for Western Canada’s oil industry, but also the oil industry in Newfoundland and Labrador,” she said. That, in turn, brings more tax and royalty revenues to government coffers.

On the downside, crude is a big factor in gasoline prices.

So the higher it goes, the more consumers are pinched.

“But I would guess that the positive impact on earnings and also on our merchandise trade performance would offset the negative impact on consumers of higher gasoline prices,” said Mohr.

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“I’m pushing mandatory voting and preferential ballots so that citizens don’t see democratic reform just as reforming institutions, but they see it as something that belongs to us and if we don’t take care of it like anything else in our lives … it will just fall apart,” Asselin said in an interview.

Trudeau is also a supporter of a preferential ballot, having made it a plank of his leadership platform. The party passed a resolution at its convention earlier this year that said a Liberal government would launch an all-party consultation on reforming the electoral system, including looking at a preferential ballot.

Asselin would also like to see a strengthening of accountability for the people whom Canadians elect to represent them. He said party discipline has been followed to the extreme in Ottawa, and MPs need to re-establish their legislative independence.

That means setting aside the talking points provided by their leaders’ offices, and spending more time understanding the issues before them.

Asselin recommends that members of Parliament and the committees they sit on be able to hire more staff to research and

analyse legislation – all part of better asserting their independence.

He points out that most congressional and senatorial committees in Washington have upwards of 25 non-partisan researchers, compared with only one for Canadian committees.

“If we want MPs to fulfil their role and hold executives to account, we need to provide them with the means to do so,” writes Asselin.

“If Parliament matters and ministers are allowed to hire more than 20 staffers, why are we accepting that MPs can only hire one legislative assistant under the current budget?”

Asselin also proposes that question period be reformed to double the length of questions and answers to 90 seconds, and instituting a prime minister’s question period that would allow him to take more questions from backbenchers.

The speaker should also be able to take punitive action against MPs and ministers who “behave inappropriately” during question period, he says.

Asselin notes his paper was written for Canada 2020, and is not an indication of Liberal party policy.

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Birthday bash Whitehorse celebrated Canada Day on Tuesday

Clockwise from the top: parade-goers receive some duck love; performers show off their acrobatic feats in Shipyards Park; the Kaska Dena Drummers perform; revellers of all ages wave from the Yukon Filipino Association float in the parade; and the Ryan McNally Trio entertain the crowd.

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High court’s title ruling changes aboriginal landscape, says experts “Now we have certainty. Now we know where the clout lies and people have to get together and work through these issues.”

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ipelines. Gold mines.

Liquefied natural gas. Coal. Logging.

Fisheries.

The list of natural resource projects potentially affected by a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada is long and lucrative.

And industry, policymakers and indigenous leaders alike will be sorting through the fallout from the decision on aboriginal title for some time to come.

“We won’t really know the implications, I think, probably for a number of years, maybe a decade or so,” said Gordon Christie, director of the Indigenous Legal Studies Program at the University of British Columbia law school.

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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, at a news conference in Vancouver after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, granting it land title to 438,000-hectares of land on Thursday.

know that it’s possible – finally.”

And it wasn’t a small postage stamp of land. The high court granted title to more than 1,750 square kilometres, approximately one-third the size of Prince Ed“Let’s see what the province ward Island. does in reaction to this and what The decision buoyed opponimpact this has on resource deents of oil pipelines proposed velopment.” through B.C., including the The high court decision Northern Gateway pipeline by granted aboriginal title – for the Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and the first time in Canadian history – to Trans Mountain line by Kinder the Tsilhqot’in Nation in the B.C. Morgan.

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“I think they’re probably back It amounts to ownership akin on their heels,” said Stewart Philto private property and provides a lip, grand chief of the Union of road map for First Nations across B.C. Indian Chiefs. the country to establish title over The Gitxaala, through whose unceded lands. territory the Northern Gateway “Until yesterday, we didn’t must pass and who have already actually have any piece of land launched court action against in Canada that was clearly held under aboriginal title. We knew it existed but we hadn’t had any BIRTHDAY First Nation that actually was able PRESENTS to establish that they had title to a piece of land,” Christie said.

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the project, said approval of the pipeline violates the principles set out by the high court.

Unlike in other provinces, the Crown never signed treaties with most British Columbia First Nations, including the Tsilhqot’in.

While the decision is specific to their claim, there are also aboriginal groups in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes that did not sign treaties.

The ruling prompted the Tahltan nation to announce its intention to file a title claim to derail Fortune Minerals’ controversial

Arctos Anthracite coal project on Mount Klappan, in northern B.C. The Tsilhqot’in victory means the province and the federal government cannot approve the mine without their consent, the nation said.

“We do not want to go to court, but so far the province and Fortune have refused to listen to us and court may be our only option,” said Annita McPhee, president of the Tahltan Central Council.

The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia de-

clined a request for an interview about the decision. The Council of Forest Industries did, as well.

But Prof. Dawn Mills, from the University of British Columbia’s Department of Mining Engineering, said the decision is an opportunity for industry to work with First Nations to evolve.

“This is an opportunity to critically look positively – not negatively – to look positively at best practices,” she said.

The mining industry model was already changing, Mills said.

First Nations have been open for discussion and open for business, she said.

“It’s not business as usual but I think it’s better business than usual,” she said.

But they’ll have to talk environmental stewardship, along with royalties and jobs, said Prof.

William Lindsay, director of the office of aboriginal affairs at Simon Fraser University.

“It’s new, but I don’t think people need to be afraid of it,” Lindsay said. “Now we have certainty. Now we know where the clout lies and people have to get together and work through these issues.”

Chief Joe Alphonse, head of the Tsilhqot’in National Government, left the door open to investment.

“You want certainty for your investors to come into British Columbia and Canada? Then deal with us as First Nations people, deal with us in a meaningful way, in a respectful way.”

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COMITÉ SPÉCIAL D’EXAMEN DES RISQUES ET DES AVANTAGES DE LA FRACTURATION HYDRAULIQUE

Le comité spécial d’examen des risques et des avantages de la fracturation hydraulique a été établi par décret pris par l’Assemblée législative le 6 mai 2013 (motion n°433).

Le comité organise des audiences publiques en vue de recueillir les opinions des citoyens yukonnais.

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Burials, food stores and tent sites from Inuit ancestors found on Hudson Bay

CALENDRIER DES AUDIENCES PUBLIQUES Ross River

Lundi 7 juillet 13 h

HOPE Centre

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Lundi 7 juillet 19 h 30

Recreation Centre Bell Avenue

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Mardi 8 juillet 11 h

Carmacks Recreation Centre River Drive

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Mardi 8 juillet 18 h 30

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Les personnes qui souhaitent faire connaître leur point de vue au comité sont invitées à s’inscrire en remplissant le formulaire en ligne, au http://legassembly.gov.yk.ca/rbhf_public_hearings.html, ou en téléphonant au bureau de l’Assemblée législative, au 867-667-5494.

Le comité accepte aussi les commentaires écrits.

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A stone cache for storing food at a Inuit hunting camp on Hubbard Point, Manitoba.

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33rd Yukon Legislative Assembly

SELECT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING The Select Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing was established by Order of the Legislative Assembly on May 6, 2013 (Motion #433).

The Committee will be holding public hearings to receive the views and opinions of Yukon citizens.

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Individuals who would like to present their opinions to the Committee are encouraged to register at http://legassembly.gov.yk.ca/rbhf_public_hearings.html or by calling the Legislative Assembly Office at (867) 667-5494.

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some of the tools we find, will help to give us some connection with the High Arctic.”

WINNIPEG Petch first stumbled on the site n the western coast of 17 years ago when she spotted Hudson Bay in norththe tent rings from the air. She ern Manitoba there’s a didn’t stay long when she reached gravelly cliff, covered in grass and the site by foot because a halflarge rocks, with a 360-degree dozen polar bears were “surveyview of the stark and wild area ing us for lunch.” around it.

She was able to determine the It doesn’t look like much to settlement was likely to be 1,000 the untrained eye, but some 400 years old, since there was no eviyears before Europeans set foot dence of metal. The tent rings are in North America, the cliff was huge, she said, almost as though a thriving hunting camp for the they were made “by giants.” Some ancestors of today’s Inuit. tents were positioned in a figure Today, there are remnants of eight, suggesting an extended 22 large tent rings, as well as food family lived together. caches, burial grounds and kayak It was – and still is – a perfect rests – all estimated to be about place to hunt and gather food for 1,000 years old. a harsh winter.

Researchers are heading to the “It was very safe,” Petch said. site, just south of the Manitoba“You could see the beluga comNunavut border, next weekend ing in. You could see the seals. If to carefully excavate for animal you looked inland, you could see bones and tools in the hope of caribou and you could watch out gaining insight into the lives of for bears. There would be fish in the river. It was a very productive the ancient Inuit known as the area for people to be.”

Thule.

Petch and a team consisting “Our Manitoba coastline is of marine biologists, elders, our best-kept secret. We don’t research assistants and a Nunavut talk about it much and yet we student plan to spend a week have this very vibrant coastline mapping the site and studying that has been home to a lot of whatever settlement remnants people over a very long period they can find. The burials will of time,” said Virginia Petch, remain untouched. the project’s chief archeologist.

The Thule first settled in Al“We’re hoping that the kinds of aska before moving eastward into structures we find, and maybe Canadian Press

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Arctic Canada and Greenland about 1,000 years ago. They are thought to have had some contact with the Vikings when the Norse reached Canadian shores in the 11th century.

The ancestors of today’s Inuit relied heavily on bowhead whales, using their meat for food, blubber for oil and bones for building homes and making tools.

The southwestern coast of Hudson Bay is home to one of the largest concentrations of belugas in the world when sea ice recedes in the summer. About 60,000 belugas migrate to three Manitoba estuaries to feed, give birth and nurse their young.

Kristin Westdal, marine biologist with Oceans North Canada, has been studying the whales for several years and is hoping to learn more about them through the history of the Thule.

The archeological survey is being conducted by Inuit Heritage Trust and The Pew Charitable Trusts Oceans North Canada as part of its research into the Hudson Bay ecosystem.

“People often forget that Manitoba is a marine province,” said Westdal. “This site is there because the people in the region came to that area to hunt the beluga. This is a very important site in the area for marine mammals and also for the Inuit people.”

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U.S. says it will no longer produce or acquire anti-personnel land mines, intends to join treaty Nedra Pickler Associated Press

WASHINGTON he United States has announced its intention to join an international treaty banning land mines, without setting a time frame while working through possible complications on the Korean Peninsula.

Human rights advocates applauded the progress, announced Friday, but said the Obama administration should immediately commit to a ban and begin destroying its stockpile, while Republicans accused the president of disregarding military leaders who wanted to maintain land mines in the U.S. arsenal.

The 15-year-old Ottawa Convention includes 161 nations that have signed on to prohibit the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

President Bill Clinton had a goal of joining the treaty, but the Bush administration pulled back amid objections from military leaders.

Obama ordered up a review of the U.S. policy when he came to office five years ago, and a U.S. delegation announced the change in position Friday to a land mine conference in Maputo, Mozambique.

“We’re signalling our clear aspiration to eventually accede to the Ottawa Convention,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters travelling with the president Friday.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the United States has no land mines currently deployed around the globe but maintains an active stockpile of just over 3 million. “They are all in inventory and that’s where they will stay,” Kirby said. He added that the stockpile will begin to expire in about 10 years and be completely unusable in about 20 years.

Land mines being used in the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea are administered by South Korea, but the U.S. administers a stockpile in South Korea in case of an invasion from the North.

“The situation on the Korean Peninsula presents unique challenges, for which we are diligently pursing solutions that would be compliant with the Ottawa Convention,” National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said.

Physicians for Human Rights director of programs Widney Brown said the U.S. announcement is “a step in the right direction, but we remain concerned about anything less than a full commitment to sign the Mine Ban Treaty as soon as possible.”

“The U.S. government has been missing a key opportunity to lead on a groundbreaking agreement that has achieved great success in preventing deaths of innocent victims, including many children,” she said.

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 720th Military Police Battalion watching as a mine sweeper look for weapons in 2003 in Iraq.

Steve Goose, head of delegation for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, said the U.S. should at least set a target date to join the treaty, immediately pledge not to use land mines and begin destruction of its stockpiles.

“While they are saying they are working toward banning them in the future, they are leaving open the option of continuing to use them in the meantime, which is kind of a contradictory way to approach things,” Goose said in a telephone interview from the Mozambique conference. “They’re bad enough to ban them, but we still want to use them.”

The administration’s announcement also was also criticized by the top Republicans on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, who cited recent testimony by Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that land mines are an “important tool in the arsenal of the armed forces of the United States.”

“The president owes our military an explanation for ignoring their advice and putting them at risk, all for a Friday morning press release,” said Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon.

Sen. Jim Inhofe, a Republican, said: “The president’s land mine policy seriously weakens the United States at a time when

threats to the nation are on the rise.”

Kirby said he would not speak for Dempsey specifically, but that senior civilian and military leadership at the Pentagon had a “robust discussion” on the policy and fully support the administration’s announcement.

The U.S. has given more than $2.3 billion in the past two decades to more than 90 countries to remove mines and other conventional weapons and to aid victims.

The Obama administration also in 2010 stopped the use of “persistent” or “dumb” mines that do not disarm and can remain a danger to unsuspecting locals for years.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, a Democrat, has been pushing Obama to sign onto the treaty in a series of speeches from the Senate floor since March, including one Tuesday in which he spoke next to a large picture of a Vietnamese girl who lost her legs in a mine accident. He said the U.S. announcement is incremental but significant, and he will push Obama to sign the treaty before he leaves office.

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The Carmacks mushroom rush subsides Alistair Maitland News Reporter

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Stacks of morel mushrooms sit in front of the float plane used to transport them from remote locations on June 6.

lumping mineral prices have meant that some Yukoners usually engaged in mineral exploration have instead spent their summer hunting for morel mushrooms.

It’s been a good summer to do it. Morels thrive at the sites of forest fires, and last year’s burn near Carmacks led to an explosion of morels in the area. Hundreds of pickers converged on the site a few weeks ago, while local transportation companies kept busy flying pickers in and mushrooms out of remote locations.

The price for mushrooms is right. The field price, that which pickers are paid for a pound of morels, has doubled in the past three years, topping at $12 per pound. Good pickers can come out of the woods with 80 pounds strapped to their backs daily. Morel prices are buoyed by high demand from the kitchens of Europe and beyond.

Jeremy Budd is a Vancouver-based commercial buyer who helps get the mushrooms to market. A mushroom picker since childhood, Budd and his business partner, Austin Glenn, travel across Canada to find and export wild mushrooms to the world market. He says northern Canada is one of the best places in North America to find morels.

The asymmetrical, ace-shaped fungi only thrive after a good forest fire. This year the area surrounding Carmacks is benefiting; a year earlier, it was a spot south of Watson Lake. Due to Yukon’s small population areas, wildfires are often allowed to continue to burn if there is no danger to people and property.

The result is large swaths of land that have a good potential for morels. That’s where Budd and Glenn go to work.

As soon as the snow melts, the burned land is researched for premium mushroom growing. Soil type, tree types and elevation are all considered. Buyers are then sent in and set up camp to receive mushrooms from pickers. The majority of mushrooms are then dried according to the duo’s specifications. While these are trucked down to B.C. for export, the shorter shelf life of fresh morels necessitates air freight.

Transportation is an important part of the operation. The outfit has partnered with Manitoulin Transport to truck the mushrooms to B.C. while Tintina Air uses floatplanes to fly pickers in and mushrooms out of remote locations. Once back in Whitehorse, Air North transports the morels to Richmond, B.C. Budd estimates that 400 pickers were harvesting morels at the peak of the season. Dave Sharp, operations manager of Tintina Air concurs. When mining exploration was booming, 97 per cent of Tintina’s revenue came from providing air transportation services. But with the recent slump, a lot of his business this season is coming from mushrooms, not mining. Sharp’s pilots have been flying thousands of pounds of mushrooms to waiting trucks daily.

Not everybody is pleased with this Gold Rush-like response to the harvesting of morel mushrooms. Chief Eric Fairclough of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation wants to see more oversight.

“The mushrooms are there, the opportunity is there for people to make money. I have nothing against that at all,” says Fairclough. “If we had some regulations in place to properly deal, for example with the buyers and the type of camps that get set up, what’s needed out there for proper facilities and so on, and the safety of people walking through the bush.”

Fairclough says about 1,000 pickers may have come into the area, and he worries some are camping for the summer. Many hadn’t obtained permission to pick on settlement land, and Fairclough says this influx has resulted in trails being cut, trees being felled for firewood and garbage left behind. He also worries about alcohol being consumed at picker camps and the potential for boating or ATV accidents.

“We need some guidelines so that they don’t leave here and we end up with a big mess out there,” he says.

Budd insists the industry can be both sustainable and environmentally friendly. While he says his company can’t control the behaviour of pickers that sell them their mushrooms, it does have policies and guidelines in place to respect the land. “We urge all of our pickers to never leave garbage in the forest and to be respectful of the local boundaries that are there.”

As for respecting First Nation settlement land, that goes into the planning process for the setting up of buyer camps.

“There’s no permitting process, there’s parks to avoid, there’s traditional native lands to be conscious of. With our fly-in camps, we studied the maps and put our camps that were outside of those boundaries.

If there’s a rule in place and they’re not supposed to go into that area then to be respectful of it. But there is no way of controlling it from our end.”

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Alberta frogs most at risk from climate change: report Bob Weber Canadian Press

EDMONTON he peaceful croaking of frogs in Alberta ponds could eventually go silent, according to an assessment of how climate change could affect the province’s plants and animals.

“Our grandchildren are going to see a much different mix of species,” said Chris Shank of the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, an environmental agency sponsored by government and industry.

Shank said that over the next 40 years, Alberta’s average temperature is likely to increase between 2.5 C and 3.5 C, while precipitation is likely to stay about the same.

“It’s going to be drier, so the species have to be able to adapt to those changed conditions,” said Shank.

Many species are already adapted to a wide variety of conditions and will probably do just fine. Those with narrower or more specific requirements will have to move, either further north or to higher elevations.

Highly mobile animals such as birds won’t have much trouble shifting locale. Others, however, will.

“Amphibians – we’re talking about frogs, toads and salamanders – are probably the group that will be most affected,” Shank said.

“They need standing water to breed in and we expect a lot of those shallow ponds to dry up, at least in some years, and they have very porous skin they need to keep moist. It looks like they’re going to be challenged.”

Those requirements make it harder for amphibians to hop or crawl across a field or clear cut in search of a fresh pond, said Shank.

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As a result, six out of Alberta’s 10 amphibian species are considered highly vulnerable to climate change.

Eight of the 37 species of mammals assessed were considered highly vulnerable. Only five of the 55 species of birds assessed fall into that category.

Climate is most likely to threaten those mammals and birds with narrow habitat requirements, such as Ord’s kangaroo rat in southern Alberta and the mountain-dwelling American pika, as well as the greater sage grouse and whooping crane.

Species likely to flourish as Alberta’s climate changes are those already highly familiar – whitetailed deer, coyotes, blue jays and robins.

“It’s the ones that biologists call generalists – the ones that don’t have specific habitat requirements, specific requirements for temperature or moisture, that eat a variety of species,” Shank said.

“They’re going to do quite well. They’re probably going to increase.”

Shank said that climate change pressures in Alberta will also be heavily affected by the province’s ongoing industrialization, but scientists haven’t figured out how to understand the interplay between those two factors.

“We’ve identified that as a major issue. The interaction of climate change and human development, to determine how they’re going to interact is extremely complex and we haven’t determined a way to do that, but people are certainly thinking about it.”

Meanwhile, Shank said Alberta could help out the most vulnerable species by finding them new places to live.

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He also points out most of the vulnerable species are already endangered.

“If we can continue and enhance our efforts to protect species at risk, it’s going to have a big effect on how biodiversity in general responds to climate change in Alberta.”

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A horse is a horse, of course, of course I do a lot of research at an archive near where they live, and as a postgraduate student, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to pay for my own accommodations in the area, which is

by Judith quite a distance from my university.

Martin While Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled to get so many visits from their grandson, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help feeling guilty that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m inconveniencing them by staying so long. They DEAR MISS MANNERS: A would never tell me if I was being friend has recently purchased a a burden, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help feeling horse and has plans to obtain an- a little exploitative, especially other very soon. Should one wait because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the archive all day and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend a lot of time with for the second purchase before throwing a horse-warming party? them.

Do you have any advice on Should such an event be held how to show the proper level in a house or a barn, perhaps in a of respect and gratitude when garden or paddock, if the weather staying with relations? On the is good enough? What would be a other hand, how far do familial suitable gift?

GENTLE READER: Is the hope obligations go in these situations?

When does â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no troubleâ&#x20AC;? start to warm the horse? In that case, meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve overstayed your a blanket seems the only fitting welcomeâ&#x20AC;?? gift. And if he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share, then GENTLE READER: The another one for his friend. advantage of being part of a close As for venue, Miss Manfamily is that one can be less forners suggests it be wherever the mal with invitations. You have the horse(s) would feel most at home. privilege of asking your grandparents to stay, just as they have that DEAR MISS MANNERS: of telling you when it is and is not I have fallen into the habit of convenient. If they insist that it is, inviting myself to stay with my then you may take them at their grandparents for periods of a word. week or more, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concerned But, Miss Manners warns, as that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too polite to tell me if you are family, you must act as such. You do not get to behave as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m inconveniencing them.

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a regular guest would, because a regular guest would wait for an invitation. Furthermore, as you are visiting with some frequency, you cannot expect your grandparents to put their lives on hold.

Help out with chores when you can, make or treat them to an occasional meal, and above all, keep them apprised of your schedule so that they can make their own plans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which may or may not include you.

toys for me and my children to pick up ourselves. For one thing, I am trying to teach my children that when you are hosting, it is your duty to clean up. Secondly, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make visiting our house a chore for the children or the parents.

Lastly, we have a very organized, set way we pick up toys.

Everything has a specific place.

When the kids and parents pick up the toys willy-nilly, it actually makes twice as much work for us DEAR MISS MANNERS: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because we have to go back and my third marriage. Should I have reorganize everything. my dad walk me down the aisle?

I have tried to gently tell the GENTLE READER: If he parents that picking up is not doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plead exhaustion from the required. Some listen, but others first two trips. are quite insistent on ignoring Miss Manners reminds you me and picking everything up that the guests will be aware that incorrectly. What is the best way his previous attempts to give you to go about getting them to leave away were unsuccessful. But the the picking up for us to do after custom is now so far removed everyone leaves? from its original meaning of a GENTLE READER: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please let brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaving the guardianship me, it is my pleasure. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that of her father for that of a husband when you have the play group that it hardly seems to matter. over, you will want to clean up too. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to teach Sebastian DEAR MISS MANNERS: how to be a good host.â&#x20AC;?

I often host play dates at my If you must, you may add â&#x20AC;&#x153;... home with young children and and put everything in its proper their mothers. The kids all play place,â&#x20AC;? but Miss Manners warns together while the moms chat. you that you will do better acting When it is time to end the play the gracious hostess and using date, the mothers often try to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;teaching momentâ&#x20AC;? card, make the kids pick up the toys, than implying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it or the mothers will pick them up all wrong!â&#x20AC;? Your guests will then themselves. also be more receptive to taking I would prefer they leave the the hint to host a play date in the

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the rule for standing around talking in the gym locker room naked?

GENTLE READER: Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Every four years, my husband and I have hosted a large party for the World Cup. We save for four years (my husband works manual labor and I am a public school teacher) so we can treat our friends, neighbors, teammates (we both play on adult leagues and coach as well) and their families to catered food, drinks, mariachis and a bounce house for their children.

Watching it takes two hours, and it is fun to share the excitement with other soccer fans.

However, past World Cup parties have been ruined for me by spouses of soccer fans who do not enjoy the original â&#x20AC;&#x153;football.â&#x20AC;?

One time, a lady constantly reported â&#x20AC;&#x153;skirmishesâ&#x20AC;? between her 5-year-old child and other kids and wanted me to intervene. Another time, a spouse complained about how much she hated soccer, grabbed one of my fashion magazines, and wanted me to view and comment on photos with her during the game.

I spend hundreds of dollars planning this party and hiring people to cater to guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes during the game (bartender, caterer, etc.), and I wish I could be left to watch and enjoy it for two 45-minute halves with the rest of the group.

Is this asking too much, Miss Manners? Is there something I could put in the invitation to make it clear that the game is the reason for the party and that hosting duties will be suspended during the match? Or am I mistaken in thinking that I could enjoy 90 minutes every four years if I invite guests to my house?

I bet that answering this question will aid many American football fans who attend and/or host Super Bowl parties as well. Please let all of us sports fans know.

GENTLE READER: You could provide a separate bounce house for people who make nuisances of themselves by sabotaging the terms of an engagement they have accepted. Or ask a game-averse friend to do substitute hosting while you watch.

But you could also include in the invitation the timing of both the overall party and the actual game (adding an hour or so before and after) and suggest that guests who do not enjoy watching come late or arrive early to socialize with you.

After that, Miss Manners is afraid you must take it on a caseby-case basis: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so sorry, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really enjoying watching the game. Perhaps we can talk about fashion afterward â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or at an Oscar party.â&#x20AC;? If they are perceptive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and award-show enthusiasts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they will understand that they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to talk sports while they are reviewing the red carpet.

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SEATTLE cientists studying southern resident killer whales for the past decade now know they are among the most contaminated marine mammals, with pollutants particularly high in the youngest whales, according to recently released information.

Biologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration summarized a compilation of research findings that reveal the mysterious lives of a small population of endangered killer whales that frequent the Puget Sound off the northwestern U.S. coast.

The research also shows that the orcas prefer to eat chinook salmon; hunt less, travel more and call louder when vessels are in the area; and head to the outer coast during the winter, foraging as far south as Central California and eating salmon from the Columbia and Sacramento rivers.

Yet, despite recovery efforts including new vessel rules and designated critical areas, scientists say the orcas continue to struggle to recover and more long-term work needs to be done to ensure survival.

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The southern resident killer whale population, which numbered more than 140 animals decades ago, declined to a low of 71 in the 1970s when dozens of the mammals were captured live to be displayed at marine parks and aquariums across the country. In 2013, there were about 82.

Local and regional efforts began in the early 2000s to conserve them. The federal government listed the population of orcas, known as southern resident killer whales, as endangered in 2005.

Scientists came up with a recovery plan in 2008 after noting that animals face three threats – lack of prey, pollution and disturbance from vessel traffic.

From 2003 to 2012, NOAA spent about $15.7 million on research and conservation projects, the agency said.

The southern resident killer whales are different from transient killer whales, because they primarily eat fish rather than other marine mammals such as seals and sea lions. They travel in three families, or the J, K and L pods. Whales from the same pod tend to spend most of their time together.

The orcas can be found in the Salish Sea and the inland waters of Washington state. They have been seen as far south as Monterey Bay, California, and as far north as Chatham Strait in southeast Alaska.

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Old traditions, new celebration

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Above: First Nation traditional dancers during the Adaka Cultural Festival at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre on Sunday. Top right: Maori sculptor Lyonel Grant, foreground, and Tahltan/Tlingit master sculptor Dempsey Bob work on a carving together. Right: Phillip Smith, left, and grandson Andrew Smith with their handmade moosehide boat.

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Canadian superhero Johnny Canuck is back in reprint of 1940s comic books Anne-Marie Vettorel Canadian Press TORONTO Canadian comic book hero used as a morale booster during the Second World War could soon return to print – if he gets a boost of his own.

Johnny Canuck, a Second World War Canadian comic book hero who in one issue fought Adolf Hitler in hand-to-hand combat, has been silent for decades. But now Toronto archivist and publisher Rachel Richey has obtained the rights to reprint the collection of classic comics for the first time.

Richey is launching a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of resurrecting Johnny Canuck.

The character appeared in 28 issues of Dime Comics written by Leo Bachle and published from 1941 to 1946. He’s a “hero” but not a “superhero” – he doesn’t have superpowers. Instead, Johnny Canuck fights using his strength, quick wit and patriotism.

As a teenager, Leo Bachle lied about his age to enlist in the Canadian army, said Robert Pincombe, a Canadian comics historian. After his age was discovered, Bachle returned to high school in Toronto. The Johnny Canuck character is physically modeled after Bachle, and his teachers and friends were often written into the comics, said Pincombe.

“Leo was a kid himself, so he knew what kids wanted to see,” Pincombe said. “He wanted to see action, wanted to see clear villains. So he brought all that to the page.”

Johnny Canuck was a glorified personification of the Second

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Archivist and publisher Rachel Richey poses next to a splash page of Johnny Canuck in Toronto.

World War effort, Richey said.

“He’s a two-fisted, aviator-type character,” Pincombe said. “Comics in general rely on caricature in order to make the ‘good versus evil’ more clear.”

As part of the “war at home,” the Canadian government restricted American imports of non-essential goods, including comics and pulp novels. This gave Bachle’s homegrown hero a market in which to flourish, Pincombe said. The comics cost 10 cents and were a popular source of children’s entertainment.

The original Johnny Canuck was a symbolic character from 19th-century political cartoons, a Canadian version of Uncle Sam. His name has been used and

adapted over time, including as the namesake of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team.

In the comics and elsewhere, the Johnny Canuck character appears in various ways, said Richey.

He might show up as a lumberjack in one story and a soldier in the next.

Reintroducing him to the public imagination, she said, creates opportunities for artists to recast him further.

“He’s a really adaptable character,” Richey said. “And yes, maybe (war) was the situation for him in the forties, and now he can be supplanted into something else that Canadians believe in, or something that is threatening the Canadian way.”

(the comic) and you see wolves and trees and landscape.”

These black-and-white comic books are entertainment, but they are also historical documents that contain elements of wartime propaganda, she said. In the Johnny Canuck series, modern audiences will find jarringly racist depictions of Japanese characters.

If Johnny Canuck had continued his adventures into the mid-20th century, Richey said, he would have changed with Canadian society.

“Maybe if he was around for those 70 years that he was kind of lost to the depths of the Canadian comics, then he could potentially have changed,” she said. “For now we have this image of Johnny Canuck as he was.”

Richey raised $50,000 as part of the crowdfunding campaign to reprint Nelvana, and hopes to fund this venture the same way.

The Kickstarter campaign for Johnny Canuck will begin Sept. 1.

Richey has reprinted other comics from the early 1940s. Her latest book, a collaboration with fellow comics publisher Hope Nicholson, is a collection of reprinted comics starring Nelvana of the Northern Lights, a partInuit demigoddess who rides into battle on the back of a polar bear.

There’s plenty of blatant Canadiana there too, Richey said.

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Sunscreen can protect against cancer causing UV rays if it’s used properly Sheryl Ubelacker

the sun’s rays, says Freiman. “It does reduce effectiveness. It can become photo-unstable … and disintegrate with time. It probably doesn’t go to zero in terms of efficacy, but we don’t encourage people to keep it in a heated environment for too long.”

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TORONTO ith all the warnings about skin cancer from excess sun exposure, the need to put on sunscreen while outdoors is pretty well a no-brainer. But it takes more than a quick slather to successfully to protect the skin from potentially harmful ultraviolet rays.

The effectiveness of a sunscreen to limit skin exposure is measured by its sun protection factor, or SPF, number. The higher that number, the more protection a product will provide against UVB rays, the ones that cause sunburns.

“People need to use SPF30 and up, and what that reflects is proper UVB protection,” says Dr. Anatoli Freiman, chair of Canadian Dermatology Association’s sun protection program.

“Number 2, the sunscreen should be broad-spectrum, meaning it protects against UVA and UVB as well.”

The Canadian Dermatology Association reviews research on various sunscreens and those that meet scientific standards get its stamp of approval. While the CDA logo on the packaging helps consumers know they are choosing an approved product, Freiman acknowledges that many people still don’t use sunscreens to get their utmost benefit.

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that show that getting SPF higher – say SPF70 – can compensate for under-application. So therefore you get a little bit better protection.”

While no one becomes immune to sunscreen’s effects Getting started over time, people have different sensitivities to the sun and may need to use a higher SPF product Sunscreen should not be used for babies six months and young- than others to achieve the protection they need. Fair-skinned er, nor should their delicate skin be exposed to direct sunlight. But people, for instance, can burn more easily than darker-skinned older children and adults should be vigilant about using sunscreen, people whose skin contains more melanin, the pigment in skin. which should be applied at least “Some folks who take certain 15 minutes before going outdoors medications can be more sunso it can be absorbed by the skin. sensitive,” says Freiman, suggesting they may need to use a Pick the correct SPF product with a reading of SPF60 or higher.

The CDA recommends that consumers use a minimum sunDon’t skimp screen strength of SPF30.

“The question is: is the more Freiman advises applying the SPF, the better?” said Freiman, equivalent of about a shot glasswho is also medical director of full of sunscreen over the body the Toronto Dermatology Centre. and about five millilitres (a tea“And typically, yes, because the spoon) on the face. “Sometimes higher the SPF, like SPF60, the people forget obvious places, behigher the protection. But the hind the ears, the lower lip (and) curve sort of plateaus, so with the back of the hands,” he says.

SPF30 you get about 97 per cent And don’t forget the toes, which protection against UVB rays, and are can be exposed in sandals, and with SPF60, you’re getting into the backs of the knees and legs, about 98.5 coverage.

“So it’s incremental increases.

That being said, a lot of people AD MATS underapply sunscreen. They don’t 207 Main Street apply enough, so in that sense Tel: 633-4842 there’s actually been some studies

Is sunscreen safe?

There have been suggestions that the ingredients in sunscreens may be carcinogenic, or cancercausing, but experts say there is no proof the products carry any risk of harm.

“There’s always talk, it’s controversial, but basically we do know that the proven studies showing the efficacy of sunscreen with protection against skin cancer clearly outweigh any hypothetical claim,” says Freiman. “As scientists, we know that sunscreens work, they make a difference, they prevent skin cancer and that’s what we advocate. It’s safe and effective.”

What else Statistics released last month by the Canadian Cancer Society show cases of skin cancer – particularly the most deadly kind, 123RF photo melanoma – are on the rise in both women and men. This year, an estimated 6,500 Canadians because 40 to 80 minutes after, common sites for melanoma to will be diagnosed with melanmost of the sunscreen is washed develop. off. It depends on the type of the oma, and 1,050 will die from the sunscreen, but usually what it disease.

Reapply frequently means is it needs to be reapplied Besides using sunscreen to more frequently than every two prevent skin cancer, experts recGenerally, sunscreen should hours.” ommend seeking the shade when be reapplied every two hours outdoors, especially between 10 during exposure to the sun (even a.m. and 3 p.m., and covering up When in doubt, throw it out on seemingly overcast days), but with clothing, including a broadit may be needed more often deBecause sunscreen can degrade brimmed hat and UV-blocking pending on how hot the weather over time, products carry exsunglasses. Skin cancer can occur is and types of activity, he says. piration dates, after which bottles on eyelids and too much exposure “Nothing is completely should be tossed as their ingredito sunlight can lead to cataracts. waterproof or sweat-proof, so ents will no longer offer proper Some manufacturers sell sunthey’re more water-resistant,” protective clothing that carries Freiman says of products that are protection.

And while storing sunscreen an ultraviolet protection factor, formulated for those engaging in a vehicle may make it readily in water sports and strenuous, or UPF, rating; there are also accessible, the heat of summer perspiration-producing exercise. products that can be thrown in Usually, such sunscreens recom– or indeed, the cold of winter the washer with clothes to make mend reapplication every 40 to 80 – can play havoc with products’ them sun-protective; and special minutes. chemical ingredients, which can wristbands can tell wearers when “So that needs to be respected lose their power to protect against they need to reapply sunscreen.

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All decked out Extend life of deck with premium stain, annual power wash Megan Cole Canadian Press

VICTORIA ecks have become an essential feature of a modern home and a hub of activity for life in the summer, so most homeowners would rather spend their time enjoying them, not maintaining surfaces.

The weather across Canada, from snow to rain and hot sun, can cause serious deck maintenance issues, such as a need for sanding and staining every few years for optimal appearance and durability.

“With the Vancouver weather we get lots of requests for lowmaintenance decks,” says Jobie Mallett, owner of Vancouver’s Little Star Renovations. “People want low maintenance, but I always tell them it doesn’t matter what you put on, there is always going to be some kind of maintenance.”

Instead of talking low maintenance with his clients, Mallett says he tries to divert their thinking to long lasting because, if nothing else, homeowners will have to power wash their deck every year to extend its life.

“It often comes down to the kind of stain they use,” he says.

“That is a big deal. People pick cheaper stains and end up having huge maintenance issues down the road.”

Mallett says when a homeowner is spending $10,000 on a deck, an extra $200 on welltrusted premium stain is pennies when you consider the amount of maintenance needed in future if you put on a bad product.

“I’ve seen so many people put on a cheap stain because it has a

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Low maintenance has become the biggest request from homeowners when it comes to decks, but experts like Joshua Czerwinski says some maintenance will give the investment a longer life.

big box store label on it, and then they have huge issues down the road because they have to try and remove the old stain to put a new one on,” he says. “You get what you pay for, but it is well worth the money to buy a premium stain.”

Like Mallett, Joshua Czerwinski, sales and design manager/ owner of Paramount Custom Decks Inc. in Edmonton, says low maintenance is a huge request from his customers when it comes to decking and related products.

“In the last five to 10 years the low-maintenance products have

improved substantially,” says Czerwinski. “The selection out there is a lot bigger than it was. The problems and warranty claims have been going down drastically.

The products, in my opinion, are a lot better.”

Czerwinski says there is annual maintenance homeowners should do like snow removal and cleaning.

Clearing snow from a deck protects the wood and also prevents potential collapse of the deck itself if there’s a heavy buildup of the white stuff. Washing annually helps remove leaves

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Deck construction, much like other home improvement projects, is increasingly being tackled by homeowners. Czerwinski and Mallett say basic deck construction is something someone with basic to intermediate carpentry skills can do.

Before taking on a deck project Czerwinski says there are three essential things to look at.

“The important parts for a homeowner to pay attention to when building a deck is the foundation and the way the deck The new Yukon home of

attaches to the house through a ledger board,” he says. “They should also familiarize themselves with all the necessary permits and follow all your local building codes, and that would cover safety.”

The biggest issues Czerwinski says homeowners run into with deck construction have to do with the length of time they’ve given themselves to complete the project.

“A lot of times they will have friends or family come help out and they will be doing the project incorrectly or sometimes it will be taking much too long,” he says.

“Most of the time it is the combination of those two things.”

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Time for tenderness: More post-coital cuddles, better sex life, study suggests Lauren La Rose

that I wouldn’t read too much into,” Muise said. “It’s possible that cuddling after sex might be a bit more relational for women, so it feeds into the relationship quality, whereas (for) men, it’s slightly more sexual.”

Pillow talk, cuddles, caresses and kisses after sex may be more beneficial to some than others.

But Muise said the findings suggest it’s important to focus on these more affectionate aspects of the experience.

“When we think about sex – especially in heterosexual relationships – we tend to think about intercourse and orgasm as being kind of like the goal of sex.

“It might be beneficial to broaden this idea of sex, and think about some of these more affectionate behaviours as being actually important for how satisfied you feel with the sex that you’re having with your romantic partner, as well as how satisfied you feel about the overall relationship.”

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evoting time to sharing post-coital kisses and cuddles with your partner could be a big boost to your relationship – and lead to a better sex life, new research suggests.

“We know from other research that sexuality is an important part of overall romantic relationship satisfaction,” said lead author Amy Muise, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga.

“But we know less about what features of sex – and what it is about sex – that enhance satisfaction in a relationship.”

Previous research suggests that the time immediately after sex is particularly important for bonding and intimacy in relationships, said Muise. So researchers wanted to see how post-coital moments were affecting both sexual experience and overall relationship quality.

The findings were published in the recent issue of Archives of Sexual Behavior. The study was co-authored with Muise’s UTM colleague Emily Impett and Elaine Giang of the University of Guelph-Humber.

The two-part study collected information from an online survey of 335 individuals. Most of them were married or living together, and had been in their current relationship between four months and 30 years.

Researchers also conducted a 21-day survey of 101 couples, where nearly half of the participants were living together (29 per cent), married (17 per cent) or engaged (three per cent). Remaining participants were in a committed relationship but not living together. In both studies, participants were predominantly heterosexual.

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“What we found was that regardless of how long people generally spent (being affectionate), on days where they spent more time than they typically do, they reap these benefits,” she said.

“They felt more satisfied with the sexual experience that they had just had, and they also felt happier in their overall relationship.”

In the first study, around 40 per cent of participants had children. In looking at the difference between people with and without children, the effect of time spent being affectionate after sex was “significantly stronger” for parents, Muise said.

“This is interesting, because couples who had children actually spent less time engaging in affection after sex which makes sense because … our sample was at an age where probably a lot of their children were a bit younger. So, if they had children in the home, it might be more difficult for them to find time to be alone together and be affectionate. …

“Even though they spent less time, it seemed to matter more

for them in terms of their satisfaction.”

Muise said the study of couples asked participants about the quality of the post-sex affection.

“Maybe spending 10 minutes cuddling is a long, wonderful amount of time for one partner – but maybe that’s actually pretty short for the other partner,” she said. “Even though they report the same amount of time, one partner might say: ‘Yes, it was high quality, I was satisfied with that.’ The other partner might be less satisfied with it.

“We did find that when people said the affection was higher quality, they felt more satisfied – and so did their partner.”

Muise said men felt more sexually satisfied when they spent more time cuddling after sex which, in turn, made them feel more satisfied with their relationship.

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Whitehorse paddlers win four divisions in grueling Yukon River Quest “We had a really difficult crossing of Lake Laberge. It was a really big wind and it caused four-foot swells. It was a south wind, so we were surfing on a lot of those waves.”

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Team Ts’alvit, seen at Lake Laberge last Wednesday, placed third overall and was the top Yukon team in the Yukon River Quest.

Whitehorse teams won four divisions.

Stephen Byrne of the Rum Runners team on Lake Laberge, top.

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“We are experienced racers – this was our seventh River Quest – and we were challenged greatly, he 16th annual Yukon River as were many racers.”

Quest will long be rememMcKenna was in one of four bered as one of the toughest. boats with Whitehorse paddlers The mornings were cold, the to win a division in this year’s wind unrelenting, and the river Quest. was lower and slower than usual.

McKenna and Elizabeth Bosely No record times were posted. paddled the top women’s tandem However, there was one dubious canoe, reaching Dawson with a record set: most teams to scratch time of 55 hours, 17 minutes and during the 715-kilometre race seven seconds. They placed 17th from Whitehorse to Dawson City. overall out of the 48 boats.

Only 48 of the 66 teams “Also it was very low water this reached the Klondike. Nine year so the river was moving at teams scratched before reaching a much slower pace than other Carmacks, the first mandatory years,” said McKenna. “So all the layover. times are slower.

“We had a really good race “We were also hit by a very together … but it was a very dif- heavy headwind and storm in our ficult race in a lot of ways,” said approach to Kirkman Creek.”

Whitehorse’s Pat McKenna. “We Whitehorse’s Team Ts’alvit was had a really difficult crossing of the top Yukon boat and the top Lake Laberge. It was a really big mixed voyageur canoe team. wind and it caused four-foot The team of Pam Boyde, swells. It was a south wind, so Pauline Frost-Hanberg, Mowe were surfing on a lot of those nique Levesque, Kim Outridge, waves, but in a lightweight racing Jake Paleczny, Karen Mann and canoe, it was very challenging.

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Dawson with a time of 48:43:26.

“It’s always a super race and there’s always challenges,” said Jim. “The south part of Laberge, wind-wise, was problematic this year. But by and large we were able to get over to the east side of Laberge and when it got really windy we sneaked behind some rockery and put our spray deck on. When the wind died we got back on Lake Laberge and it was quite reasonable.

“Weather wise, we lucked out all the way to Carmacks and all the way to Dawson.”

The boat had three first-time Quest racers, while the Boydes have competed in a few and Levesque was on the winning women’s voyageur last year.

Team Ts’alvit’s name is Gwich’in for Arctic loon, inspired by some feathered friends who often welcome boats into Dawson.

“Whenever you show up in Dawson at the mouth of the Klondike River, there’s always an adult pair of Arctic loons –

sometimes they call them Pacific loons,” said Jim. “So we decided to call the boat the Arctic loon and look for a Gwitchin name for it.”

This year’s Quest featured eight voyageur canoes with five making it to the finish.

Yukon paddlers were winners in the women’s voyageur division. Whitehorse’s Team Whoa won the category with a time of 57:37:59, putting the team at 28th overall.

On board were Tunde Fulop, Sylvia Anderson, Yvonne Kinsey, Lynda Campbell, Katherine Stewart, Tory Russel and Toronto’s Elizabeth Clune and Patricia Clune.

A pair of Brits were the overall champs in this year’s Quest.

Shaun Thrower, 53, and Steve King, 41, of Herefordshire, United Kingdom, led the field into Dawson with a time of 45:30:32, almost a full six hours from the course record. The “Two Numbnuts” also pocketed the tandem kayak title.

Montana’s Dave Hutchison came second overall, paddling his solo kayak into Dawson at 46:25:52.

Perth, Ont.’s Gaetan Plourde cruised over the finish line in 49:48:57 for fourth overall. The 40-year-old was about one hour and 20 minutes from the solo canoe record he set in 2010.

Esteva Philippe, 58, of French Polynesia and Esteva Nicolas, 29, of France, rounded out the top five in a men’s tandem canoe, coming in at 49:54:10.

Yukon’s other division win came from Whitehorse’s Carl Rumscheidt and Grande Prairie, Alta.’s Mary Obstfeld in the mixed tandem kayak category.

The father-daughter team crossed the line in 59:19:04 for 32nd overall.

Thirteen countries were represented in this week’s race including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Guatemala, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Mountain bikers soak up the sun in 24-hour race

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Cyclists race to the finish line of the 24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Festival on Sunday. Below, a rider comes out of a turn near the end of the race

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f there were such a thing as caffeinated Gatorade, it would probably be a hit at the 24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Festival.

About 155 mountain bikers fought a mean mix of trail riding and sleep depravation at the 13th annual event hosted by Yukon’s Contagious Mountain Bike Club from noon Saturday to noon Sunday.

Riders from as faraway as Australia, New York, San Francisco, Ontario and Quebec took part in the event held at a new location this year, at the Biathlon Yukon range on Grey Mountain Road.

But the locals cleaned up, topping all but one division.

“I drink lots of coffee and when I don’t feel like biking I get my boyfriend to push me out and make me bike more,” said Whitehorse’s Meagan Wilson. “It’s a fun event. I look forward to doing it again next year.”

With just two hours of sleep, Wilson took first in the solo female division. The 30-year-old completed 20 laps of the 12-kilometre course for the win. Wilson, who is a former Yukon mountain bike champ, placed second the last two years.

“It was fun. It was nice to bike

somewhere different,” said Wilson. “It was more tiring because I biked more.”

Roblin, Ontario’s Kim Wood placed second with 16 laps and Abbotsford, B.C.’s Erika Joubert third with 13 laps, in solo female.

Whitehorse’s Sean McCarron has the race down to a science.

The 39-year-old won his third solo male title with 19 laps.

“I think the biggest thing for me is constant fueling and monitoring the bike and body,” said McCarron. “You start feeling pain or spasming or dehydration, you have to get it before it happens.

“Every four laps I clean my bike. I eat before and during every lap – I was eating every half hour for the whole day. And I take a lot of breaks. I got no sleep, but I take a break after every lap.”

It was almost a short night for McCarron. His wife ran home to fetch his old bike after he broke his bike’s fork on his seventh lap.

McCarron also placed eighth in the solo men’s division of the 240-kilometre Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay the previous weekend.

“I’ve never done it back-toback, so I thought this year why not have a little extra incentive to get training and riding,” said McCarron.

Whistler, B.C.’s Andrew Reid came second with 15 laps and Whitehorse’s Mario Villeneuve rode to third with 13.

Whitehorse’s Team Moose Knuckles – Troy Henry and Michael Marsh – squashed the only other team in the two-person division with 22 laps.

Calgary’s Maverick and the Billygoat – Jennifer and Karl Tremblay – completed five laps

for second.

Terrace, B.C.’s the Terrace Expendables rode 30 laps to take the four-person division. Smithers’ 5450 placed second ahead of Whitehorse-Courtenay, B.C. split team of Nymph Falls 4 Ever.

Whitehorse’s Harder, Faster, Stronger put their hardy, speedy strength to good use to win the eight-person division.

The team of Finn Matrishon,

James Minifie, Dan Reimer, Jonah Clark, Thomas Tetz, Hans Gatt, David Pharand and David Gonda cycled to first with 35 laps. Gonda also rode the fastest lap in the event.

Smithers’ Rock Paper Smithers placed second with 29 laps and Whitehorse’s Duckworth Ducks came third with 28 laps.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Yukon to send record-sized team to Special Olympics Games the first Yukoners to compete in golf and bocce at the national Games.

Golfer Jean-Sebastien Gallant ukon will be represented by the largest earned a spot at nationals with performance at the 2013 Speterritorial team ever his cial Olympics British Columbia assembled at the 2014 Summer Games last year.

“He’s been to two test events Special Olympics Canada Summer Games next week and the provincials last year, which qualified him to go to nain Vancouver. tionals this year,” said Peters.

The territory is sendYukon’s bocce team of Aimee Lien, Taylor Amundson, Trevor ing a team of 39, with 24 athletes, up from 18 at the Beemish and Teresa Roberts rolled their way to bronze at the 2010 national Games in B.C. Games and will be the first to which Team Yukon colcompete at the nationals. lected 12 medals.

Yukon will be represented on the track by Jessica Pruden and It’s the largest team Darby McIntyre. ever sent to the quadrenMcIntyre, who is the youngnial Games from Canada’s est athlete on the team at just 14 three territories and a years old, won four medals at the B.C. Games. Next week will be his sign of Special Olympics first nationals.

Yukon’s continuing suc“It’s awesome,” said McIntyre. cess, said Yukon Chef de “I just love being about to show Mission Janine Peters. off my fitness and Special Olym“It’s absolutely a success and pics makes it all possible. I’m every year we hope to grow a thankful for all my coaches.” little more and more,” said Peters.

Ernest Chua and Kevin Spof“Every year we hope to have a fard are hoping to make a splash bigger team. next week in the swimming com“A lot of these guys are vetpetition. Chua won three gold erans … There’s probably four medals in B.C. and Spofford colnew athletes. There are a lot of lected three silver and a bronze. returning who might have comYukon will also be knockpeted at a provincials or nationals ing pins in Vancouver as Carrie Tom Patrick/Yukon News in a different sport.”

Yukon bocce athlete Trevor Beemish shows his enthusiasm at the Special Olympics Yukon Rudolph, Garry Chaplin, Hayley The team received a warm pep rally on Friday at Yukon Inn. Yukon is sending its largest-ever team to the 2014 Special Halushka, Lisa Bachli and Tyler send-off at Special Olympics Repka compete in five-pin bowl- Olympics Canada Summer Games in Vancouver next week.

Yukon’s pep rally on Friday at the ing.

Yukon Inn, with speeches from “I think we’re going to do Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis, really well in our national Games Yukon MP Ryan Leef, Yukon in five-pin bowling, and I think Senator Dan Lang and champion the rest of the team will do their curling skip Sarah Koltun, among best as well,” said Rudolph. “Just others. have fun – that’s all I plan on The large Yukon squad also doing.” learned who will lead them into Yukon’s largest contingent is the opening ceremonies with the soccer team with 10 players team veteran Marvin Hall named and three coaches. Set to take the Yukon’s flag-bearer. pitch are Gaetan Michaud, Kenny Hall will be competing in his Atlin, Rachel Dawson, Teddy second national Games with over Jackson, Marvin Hall, Christo15 years of competition under his pher Lee, Duncan McRae, Owen belt.

Munroe, Steven McGundy and At his first national Games in Mike Sumner, who won silver in 2010, Hall won Yukon’s first-ever figure skating at the 2013 Special gold medal in five-pin bowling.

Olympics World Winter Games in “In preparation for these South Korea.

Games he’s been training with his “This is definitely the most ensoccer teammates three times a thusiastic team,” said Peters. “I’ve week and is very committed and worked with these athletes for dedicated,” said Peters. “He rarely 12-plus years as a volunteer and complains about the hard work I’ve seen them grow into young, that is asked of him and is very strong athletes with determinasupportive of his teammates. tion. They’re just amazing. They “I am confident he will do a bring out the best in us. It just terrific job leading Team Yukon makes me really proud to be a 2014 into the opening ceremonpart of this.”

Tom Patrick/Yukon News ies.”

Contact Tom Patrick at Yukon athletes show some team spirit during the pep rally. tomp@yukon-news.com This year’s team also includes Tom Patrick News Reporter

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Yukon Special Olympian Owen Munroe, centre, carries the torch during the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday. Flanking him are fellow athletes and torch bearers Darby McIntyre, left, and Jessica Pruden, right, as well as members of the RCMP.

The Skookum Jim Friendship Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tän Sakwäthän Youth Diversion and Family Support Program is offering a

Easier than ever to donate to the Humane Society!

Paypal is a quick, easy and safe method of supporting the Shelter. You can make a one-time donation or you can donate a set monthly amount, all with one simple click of the mouse! Go online today.

A printable receipt is provided at time of donation.

Canoeing Program for women and girls

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca Click â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donateâ&#x20AC;? then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charitable Giftsâ&#x20AC;?.

Or enter the link below: http://www.humanesocietyyukon.ca/charitablegifts.html The Shelter relies heavily on the donations of generous Yukoners. Over 60% of our annual budget is made up of donations and fundraising. Without YOU, the Shelter would not be able to run.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help themselves!

Our furry, four-legged friends thank you!

For more info, please call 633-6019.

Learn to navigate our Yukon waters in an encouraging and welcoming environment.

This program is holistic in nature and has a strong Aboriginal focus. An Elder will be present at each session.

Instructors are highly skilled paddlers and are fully trained in rescue techniques. Sessions will be every Thursday evening in July and for full days on Sundays.

This program is FREE. Limited transportation available.

To register, contact Marney Paradis, Coordinator, at 633-7683 or email: sjfcdiversion@northwestel.net Registration forms available at www.skookumjim.com This program is sponsored by the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directorate.

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PUZZLE PAGE

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!

5 8 8 2 9 4 3 3

8

5 1

7 4 4 6 7

1 5 2 9 6

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.

2 3 1 Level: Advanced

WEDNESDAY 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.

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: the state of being destroyed.

Puzzle A

BIINOVLO

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol # that classifies or categorizes the accompanying text.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Federally chartered savings bank 4. Droop 7. Point midway between E and SE 10. Not generally occurring 12. Water arum 14. Sharp barks 15. Continent 16. Afflicted 17. As fast as can be done, abbr.

18. Breeding ground 20. Minnesotan 22. Many not ands 23. This moment

24. Yemen capital 26. Temptresses 29. Surface matt of grass & roots 30. Elementary institute 34. Humorous in a shrewd way 35. Mother 36. To feel regret 37. Do without discovery 43. Runner that glides over snow 44. Actor ___ Day-Lewis 45. Leaks out slowly 47. Abbr. for degree 48. Ribonucleic acid

49. Loudly lamented 52. Rows, one over another 55. Italian Island 56. Lofty nest of a bird of prey 58. Legally binding command 60. Informal term for a human head 61. Dismisses angrily 62. Soluble ribonucleic acid 63. Big clock in Westminster 64. Radio direction finder (abbr.)

65. de cologne

19. Boast 21. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)

24. Made tender 25. Sanctum in an ancient temple 26. Partial 27. People of Scandinavia 28. Arabian open-air markets 29. Sine wave generator (abbr.)

31. AKA pentyl 32. __ Jones Industrial Average 33. Garland of flowers 38. About Andes 39. German name for Vienna

40. Sea between Greece and Turkey 41. Revolutionary Loyalists 42. Sharpen on a whetstone 46. Middle East cup holders 49. Swiss painter Paul 50. Israeli politician Abba 51. A beloved person 52. Petty quarrel 53. Irish Republic 54. Airport actor Andrews 55. Outward flow of the tide 57. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.)

59. Follows sigma

CLUES DOWN 1. Title of Italian monk or friar 2. Part of a window frame 3. Gusto (Italian) 4. Aforementioned 5. The whole lot 6. Quick-eyed (Scottish) 7. A prosperous state of well-being 8. Pole used to support rigging 9. Clairvoyance 11. 45320 OH 12. Dog whisperer Milan 13. Youth loved by Aphrodite 14. Old Testament name of God

Puzzle B

A H AG TSH

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: a dress glove extending above the wrist.

Puzzle C

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Beautifully finished office space is available in the Taku Building at 309 Main Street.

This historic building is the first L.E.E.D. certified green building in Yukon. It features state of the art heat and ventilation, LAN rooms, elevator, bike storage, shower, accessibility and more.

Call 867-333-0144

Available Now Newly renovated OFFICE SPACE & RETAIL SPACE Close to Library & City Hall A short walk to Main Street Phone 633-6396 1-BDRM APT downtown, avail July 1, N/S, no dogs, no partying, active seniors in the building, $850/mon + dd, incl utils. 633-3940 3-BDRM 2-BATH in Takhini, garage, N/S, N/P,avail July 1, $1,650/mon. + utils.

334-6510 OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE, downtown Ogilvie St, wheelchair access, 1,350 sqft, reasonable rent, 667-7144 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd storey of building in Marwell.

340-sqft & 190-sqft spaces.

Quiet, reasonable rent.

334-7000 or 667-2917 3-BDRM 2-BATH duplex, Copper Ridge, 1-car garage, 5 appliances, lots of storage, avail July 1, refs & dd reqʼd, $1,700/mon + utils. 334-1907 SMALL HOME/CABIN at Carcross Cut Off. Living room, bdrm, bathroom, kitchen area.

Monitor oil heat, plumbing/well. Country residential 12 min from town. Stove & fridge, some furniture. N/S. 667-6970

All shares for complete ownership offered at $990,000.

Call Leigh at 867-633-4136 for details.

2-BDRM 1.5 bath, Teslin, lake view, in town, garden, fenced yard, oil/ wood heat, well & town sewer, 4 appliances, N/S, pets ok, $700/mon + utils. 335-4460 2-BDRM 1-BATH top floor of house, downtown, incls elec & heat, ample parking, avail immed, $1,300/mon. 332-7285 1-BDRM 1 bath, Copper Ridge, share kitchen, heater & electric incl, available anytime, $800/mon. Call or leave message: 334-2472 or 456-7191 1-BDRM APT, Porter Creek, newer, N/S, N/P, close to Super A, responsible tenants, avail July 1, $950/mon. 393-3767 aft 5 pm

2-BDRM APT, Puerto Vallarta, sleeps 4, ocean view, available for 1 week in 2015.

668-4587

Offices in CAPITAL Hotel at 103 Main.

Heat, Power, Security System included.

Reasonable Rates 170-245 sq ft.

Archie 668-2648

SMALL 1-BDRM apt, downtown, avail July 15/Aug 1, N/P, N/S, no parties, refs&dd reqʼd, $850/mon incl most utilities. 334-2269

1-BDRM 1-BATH ground level basement suite, Crestview, avail July 1, sep ent & laundry, N/S, small pets negotiable, dd & 1 yr lease, $1,000/mon + utils. 334-7921

3-BDRM 2-BATH condo, Porter Creek, N/P, N/S, refs&dd reqʼd, avail July 16, $1,700/mon + utils. 335-5248 YUKON APTS, 28 Lewes, now accepting appls for 1-bdrm unfurn, $1,200/mon, 1-bdrm furn, $1,650/mon, heat & elec incl, refs&dd reqʼd. 667-4076 2-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, Granger, avail Aug 1, $1,350/mon incl utils, 336-1406 or 668-6446 1-BDRM BASEMENT suite with outside access, Porter Creek, pellet stove, washer/dryer, electric, oil, basic cable & water incl, N/P, no parties, $1,050/mon.

335-6944

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871

ROOM IN Porter Creek, quiet home, responsible tenant, free satellite TV, avail July 1, $600/mon. 334-4568

3-BDRM 2-BATH 1/2 duplex, Takhini East, partially furnished, 37B Dieppe Drive, avail Aug 1, $1,650/mon + utils + first/last month.

E-mail katenkennedy@yahoo.ca

2-ROOM SUITE, Granger, lg yard, private ent, storage room, laundry, parking, satellite TV incl, N/S, avail Jul 1, $1,095/mon incl utils. 633-4715

2-BDRM MAIN flr, Riverdale, avail Aug 1, N/S, N/P, $1,400/utils. 335-3660

4-BDRM 1.5 bath house, Riverdale, 9 Takhini Rd, new kitch & back deck, private backyard/shed, 1 year lease, refs reqʼd, N/P, N/S, $1,900/mon + utils. 335-0993

OFFICE SPACE 936 sqft, 3 attractive offices plus large reception Minutes from Law Centre & City Hall $24 per sq ft includes Janitorial, heat, a/c & electricity 335-3123 or 667-2063

SHARES FOR SALE Location, Location, Location Alro Properties Ltd. owns free and clear 2 office buildings in Whitehorse - The PROF. BUILDING at 2099 2nd Avenue & The SELWYN BLOCK on 4th Avenue.

This is a thriving office rental business at a very low price.

2-BDRM 2.5 bath 2-storey townhouse, Crestview, on greenbelt w/deck, incl all kitchen/laundry appliances, avail July 1, N/S, small pets negotiable, dd & 1yr lease, $1500/mon + utils. 334-7921

FURNISHED ROOM, Ingram, new, utils & internet incl, N/P, N/S, no parties, female only, avail immed, $700/mon. 335-5248

Real Estate TAGISH WATERFRONT home w/million dollar view, 1,400sqft ranch style, 3-bdrm 2-bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, 20X24 garage, dock, boathouse, oil heat, Property Guys #143589, $349,000.

867-399-3710 PRIME REAL estate, 32 acres between Mayo Village and Band, less than $9,999 per acre, $299,000.00. 333-9627

2-BDRM TRAILER, Baranov TC, refs reqʼd, long term lease, avail immed, responsible tenants, $1,200/mon. 667-2046

5 ATLIN lake view town lots. Prime location, Discovery Ave & 3rd St. 1 double lot incls old log house. Reduced to sell, $150,000 takes all. Email: mjbhome14@live.co.uk or John 250-676-9597

2-BDRM SUITE, McCrae, fully furnished, rent includes all utils & Sat TV, $995/mon.

633-4827

ATLIN, 1000 acre placer claim and 120 acre placer lease, both virgin, close to Atlin with good access. Call 250-319-5848

2 ROOMS, Ingram, fully furnished, family house, heat, electricity, internet & laundry incl, N/S, N/P, no parties, clean & responsible tenant, $650/mon & and $700/mon.

334-3186

CONDO SUITE NANAIMO, B.C. Quality construction+materials, partially furnished, w/kitchen appliances, well organized 300 sq ft.

Quiet residential area near transit, shopping, & park.

Low condo fees+utilities.

Asking $85,000.

Call: 867-660-4516.

4-BDRM DUPLEX, Porter Creek, fenced, newly renoʼd, avail Aug 1, dd&refs reqʼd, min 1-yr lease, responsible tenants only, $1,700/mon + utils. 334-9557

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5 AC, Mt Lorne, Robinson Sub, school bus route, 30 minutes from downtown, power, phone, internet, high potential/quality well development, regs allow for 2 homes on lot, $190,000. 668-4355 2-BDRM 1.5 bath rancher, Teslin, lake view, garden, yard, greenhouse, shed, handcrafted interior, wood/oil, well & sewer, $45,000 in renovations completed, in town, $115,000, motivated to sell. 335-4460 2-BDRM CONDO, downtown, elevator, heat water floor heating, no shared walls, 2 units per floor, deck, wheelchair access, humidifier, intercom, fan, $312,000. 250-716-6190, email hanasaly.czca@gmail.com MT. SIMA Rancher, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, 936 sqft, large attached garage, includes well, on 1.65 acres, 6 Talus Dr, asking $376,900 obo.

336-1549 2-BDRM CABIN, Tagish, Sidney Str, Lot 12, blue siding, electric ready to hook up, gd location, 5 minutes to bridge for fishing, serious inquiries only. Delphine 780-926-1966 4-BDRM HOUSE on 7 acres. Large separate shop. Beautiful location looking SSW at Kluane Mountains near Haines Junction.

Great for a B&B or outfitters, $510,000. See Property Guys #143516. 867-336-1870 7.5 ACRES of land close to KM 1462 Alaska Hwy on South Side. 2 parcels to chose from, close to power & phone. Treed & slopes slightly, $159,500. 633-4822 1850-SQFT RANCHER. 2-bdrm + den, 2 kitchens, wood/tile floors, new windows, propane, wood stove, well, new septic, garage, cabin, fenced. Beautiful 4.9 acres, Hot Springs Rd. Serious purchasers only.

668-2972 3-BDRM 1-BATH mobile home, Benchmark Trailer Park, quiet, well managed, no dogs, asking $149,900 + GST. 334-4174 RIVERDALE LOT, 100x50, new water/sewer services, south-facing backyard, alley, 3-mins to trails, quiet street, 21 McQuesten, 2nd floor views, $169,900. wallymaltz@mac.com LARGE LOG 5-bdrm home in Watson Lake by airport, $169,900, reduced, must sell, see www.propertysold.ca for more details, ID 3601, best offer takes it. 780-628-4722

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 Help Wanted ROSIEĘźS DAYHOME has opened for children 18 months and older 15 years experience, downtown location Low rates 633-4318 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 Fax resume to: 867-993-2336

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YUKON NEWS TORIN FLOOR jack, 2 1/2 ton, new cond, $40. 334-8318 MENĘźS VASQUE hiking boots, size 10.5 or 11, 667-7144 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? Clamp Roof & Floor Truss Plant (presses roof trusses up to 55 feet) Complete with: â&#x20AC;˘2 Dewalt 14â&#x20AC;? radial arm saws â&#x20AC;˘Connector plates â&#x20AC;˘Engineered roof designs Asking $5,000 or best offer Phone: 334-1483 or 633-3057 LARGE 667-7144

CAN THE FELLOW who has my 6 John Lyons VHS videos come forward and call me.

I have lost your number.

Call Deb at 333-0744 250 GAL single wall fuel tank, cement pads for leg rest incl, $200 obo. 668-2216 ELECTRIC SAW, new, still w/tags, $45 obo.

668-5185 days, 667-7840 eves JACK LALANNE power juicer elite mod #MT-1066, good cond, $50. 633-2106 lv msg

O U T D O O R air conditioner,

GREAT SELECTION of Usbourne books @ various prices, 633-2293 or 335-0659

WOOD STOVE, 2ĘźX2Ęź, c/w 14Ęź pipe insulate, $400. 867-862-7047

GYPSY WAGON on 16Ęź flat trailer, unfinished, make me an offer. 456-4755

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10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 pm VARIOUS STORE POSITIONS

401 MAIN STREET Whitehorse, Yukon info@townmountain.com

The Real Canadian Superstore is looking for candidates to work in all departments who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers! Successful candidates will enjoy:

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Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!

WANTED Welders, labourers and those familiar with steel work for tank projects in NWT and Nunavut 3-4 weeks in, one week out Must not be afraid of heights Criminal Record check required, however a criminal record does not eliminate you as a Candidate.

Must be in good shape, pass a medical.

Above costs paid for.

Fax Resume to: (780) 449-0001

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED Experience in AP/AR an asset Full time Email resume to: lechefmichel@yahoo.com

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 â&#x20AC;˘ SELL â&#x20AC;˘ LOANS THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 GLASS ENTRANCE door, metal frame, used, steel tracks for 5th wheel hitch, basic cash register. 667-7144 BASIC OLDER cash register, $150.

667-7144 DIESEL OIL stove, new, gravity fed, 32,000BTU, perfect for camp, shop, greenhouse, with fuel line, $950. 334-5214 14X16X6' TENT, new, no frame, rear chimney, 2-zipper door, 2 windows, $1,200.

334-8335 5 PLASTIC drums, black, $40 ea. 456-4755

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

If you possess strong time management skills, have a sharp wit, and a responsible work ethic, please submit your resume with a cover letter to: Stephanie Newsome, Operations Manager, Yukon News 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4 Or email to stephanien@yukon-news.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Long Haul Driver

CHILD CARE REQUIRED. Looking for child care in my Riverdale home for two children, Monday to Friday.

For more details please call 334-7257 FRISKY FRESH FISH is looking for young, energic, self-motivated individuals with experience in retail and food service.

Positions in Whitehorse and Carcross.

Please send resumes to friskyfreshfish@gmail.com

Data Entry Clerk

Whitehorse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Nelson Switches Pacific Northwest Freight Systems is currently looking for a long haul driver to serve the Whitehorse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Nelson Switches.

Local Delivery Driver Pacific Northwest Freight Systems is currently looking for a full me local delivery driver to serve the Whitehorse area.

Responsibili es: â&#x20AC;˘ Working Monday to Friday, you will deliver a wide variety of products to diďŹ&#x20AC;erent addresses, via various routes. Willingness to work the occasional weekend is a must. â&#x20AC;˘ Follow route and me schedule â&#x20AC;˘ Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate delivery vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Collect payments â&#x20AC;˘ Fill in logs and reports â&#x20AC;˘ Follow safety regula ons and standards

Responsibili es: â&#x20AC;˘ Transport goods and materials over long distances and obtain necessary documents to transport goods â&#x20AC;˘ Load and unload cargo â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Follow safety procedures for transpor ng hazardous goods â&#x20AC;˘ Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspec on of vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Record cargo informa on, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel expenditure â&#x20AC;˘ Manage bills of lading and maintain log books â&#x20AC;˘ Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers â&#x20AC;˘ Report any incidents to dispatcher â&#x20AC;˘ Follow all appropriate traďŹ&#x192;c laws â&#x20AC;˘ Report serious mechanical problems to the freight managers â&#x20AC;˘ Keep truck and associated equipment dy and in good working order

Qualifica ons: â&#x20AC;˘ Class 3 license with air (Class 1 license a definite asset), with clean abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Must be physically fit, capable of li ing up to 75 lbs. â&#x20AC;˘ Forkli experience â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organiza onal and me management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Good communica on skills

Qualifica ons: â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Class 1 licence with air, and clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Must be physical fit, capable of li ing up to 50 lbs. â&#x20AC;˘ Be available to work the occasional weekend â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organiza onal and me management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Good communica on skills

We oďŹ&#x20AC;er: â&#x20AC;˘ Team atmosphere where staďŹ&#x20AC; are valued and appreciated â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent well maintained equipment and facili es â&#x20AC;˘ Compe ve industry wage rates with annual review â&#x20AC;˘ Group benefits plan â&#x20AC;˘ Opportuni es for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge

We oďŹ&#x20AC;er: â&#x20AC;˘ Team atmosphere where staďŹ&#x20AC; are valued and appreciated â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent well maintained equipment and facili es â&#x20AC;˘ Compe ve industry wage rates with annual review â&#x20AC;˘ Group benefits plan â&#x20AC;˘ Opportuni es for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge

How to Apply: Please email resumes to lance@pnwgroup.ca or call Norm or Lance at 667-2050.

How to Apply: Please email resumes to lance@pnwgroup.ca or call Norm or Lance at 667-2050.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this posi on, however only those being considered will be contacted.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this posi on, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Applica ons are being accepted un l Friday, July 11, 2014.

Applica ons are being accepted un l Friday, July 11, 2014.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SELKIRK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Location: Whitehorse, Y.T. Status: Full-time, Permanent Wage: Dependent on experience Closing Date: Monday, July 14, 2014 at 4:00 PM The Selkirk Development Corporation (SDC) is a progressive organization, owned by the citizens of Selkirk First Nation. With interests in mining, real estate, and tourism, we are a growing dynamic organization, if you are seeking a challenging, rewarding position in a team environment, we have the opportunity for you.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Selkirk Group of Companies, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the achievement of corporate goals and objectives within the established authority delegated by the Board. The CEO will direct the daily operational activities of the company’s corporate office and business units. The CEO will provide financial leadership by identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic fiscal plans, including the achievement of revenue and profitability goals.

Education and Experience: A graduate of a degree program in business management or related field with several years of work experience. An equivalency of several years of executive work experience and training may be considered. A strong record of accomplishment and success in business development with related long-term experience may be considered.

For additional information, please contact Bonnie Roberts, Office Manager Submit resume with cover letter to: Selkirk Development Corporation Suite 201-166 Titanium Way Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 0G1 Fax: (867) 393-2182 Or email: broberts@selkirkdevcorp.com We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferential hire for qualified Selkirk First Nation citizens is in effect.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca RHUBARB PLANTS, 3 small $5 ea, 3 large $15 ea, fresh rhubarb for sale. 667-7404 8ʼ INFRARED vertical propane deck heater, $150 obo. 633-3805 10X30 BUILDING to move, 2x6 construction, all insulated and wired, on blocks, built in 2012, easy to move, call for details.

667-6805 PELICAN BOX #1400, airtight, waterproof, shockproof, ideal for satphones, cameras, lenses, $50. 335-7535 WOOL RUG 7'x9', framed original art, antique oval hall table, English basin & pitcher/vase, unique quilted tapestry 5'x7', email klondiker05@yahoo.ca WORLD HOCKEY Association, 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154

The Yukon News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate will have sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Mike Thomas Publisher, Yukon News, 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2E4 or email to mthomas@yukon-news.com

TRADING CARDS, binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. 633-3154 BEDDING PLANTS Nasturtiums, beans, sweet peas, and more. Dancers Fundraiser.

13 Redwood St, Porter Creek. 633-2037 VIVITAR LENSES, 90-230 (1:4.5) and 28mm (1:1.9), fits Pentax, incl Teleconverter 2x22. 668-4587 FOOSBALL 335-7711

T A B L E , like new, $50.

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

633-3154 PROPANE FIREPLACE insert, Vermont Castings Majestic L30 insert complete with remote, surround, louvers and chimney liner, $700. 334-6908 GARDEN ARBOUR, beautiful summer wedding backdrop, white 49"x24"x90", portable, available for viewing in Mary Lake subdivision, used once for wedding, $125. Laura 668-3978

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.

GRAVITY FED oil stove and insulated chimney pipe, exc shape, $800 obo. 332-2768

10 GALLON ceramic crock (sour kraut), $100; blender/food processor, toaster, slow cooker, all for $50. 336-8463

SINGLE TICKET for full weekend for Atlin Music Festival, 333-0744

395 HUSQVARNA chainsaw, paid $1,450, used less than 15 hrs, asking $1,100 obo.

336-1949 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154 1045 TAGISH Estate Rd, 1977 T-bird $300, welding sizzler 225 AC/P, antique stove, blow-in insulation, 5 bags, love seat, etc.

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FOODSAVER SYSTEM for sealing fresh food, incl plastic roll, $55. 660-4321

PERSIAN CARPET, Quom, silk, 6ʼX3ʼ10”, circa 260 knots per sq”, very fine condition, $1,250. 633-3476 PORTABLE BBQ with full 20 lb tank, $30.

633-3053 SECURE METAL shed, 5ʼX5ʼ, good cond, $1,500. 867-862-7047 HEAVY BARBEQUE, 6ʼ long, 2ʼ diameter, $800. 862-7047

100-GAL TIDY tank w/13 gpm pump, like new, $1,200. 996-2111

EQUALIZER HITCH, heavy duty, $250, portable torch kit c/w spare oxy bottle, only used twice, $400. 334-6101

WOOD COOKSTOVE, McClary Jubilee, $750. Kim 668-6613

20ʼX16ʼ STELCO steel corrugated culvert, new, $250. ykstuff@yahoo.ca

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Whitehorse Nuit Blanche

an awesome WNB Volunteer T-shirt, a WNB poster, gratitude, a karmic boost, breakfast with the artists, audience, organizers, and WNB volunteers at 6:00 AM the morning after the big night!

We’re seeking volunteers to help with the set-up, tear-down, cleanup, and security of this 12-hour/ all-night, pedestrian-friendly, roving contemporary art show on July 5th in downtown Whitehorse.

Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!

July 5th 7:00 p.m -- 7:00 a.m July 6th 2014

Advertising Sales Representative

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014

As WNB artists will be working through the night, we also seek “companion volunteers” to ensure that artists are never alone at her / his site.

WNB sites include: The Old Fire Hall, On the Wharf, Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, YuKonstruct, United Church on Main Street, l’AFY, and a private backyard on Jarvis near the clay cliffs.

Volunteer shifts are 4 hours long from 6:00 PM July 5 -- 6:00 AM July 6. WNB sites are open to the public from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. So, volunteer shifts are: Shift A: 6:00 PM -- 10:00 PM, Shift B: 10:00 PM -2:00 AM, Shift C: 2:00 AM -- 6:00 AM. In your email, please let us know which of the three shifts works for you, and what you are most interested in doing (set-up, teardown, clean-up, security, companion) As thanks for volunteering your time and energy, you will receive:

(Whitehorse Nuit Blanche is funded

by Arts Fund and City of Whitehorse.)

Contact: If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email Monique and Aimée at whitehorsenuitblanche@ hotmail.com.

THE 2014 MOOSEHIDE GATHERING

JULY 24-27 NEEDS YOU! Please visit www.trondek.ca for the Moosehide Gathering Service Roles that are available: Set up/take down, Info Booth, Merchandise, Dock Hand, Concession, Kids Tent, and Many More!

This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone who is interested.

Moosehide Gathering couldn’t happen without the help of volunteers!

Sign up today! hrjobs@trondek.ca or www.trondek.ca or Or drop by TH HR Department

Closing date: July 4, 2014 No phone calls please.

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2 ALUMINUM boxes, 19"L x 16" W x 16"H w/seats and backrests, 1 Aluminum box, 24"L x 25"W x 16"H w/seat, $ 190. 668-6808 HOOD FOR argo, new, half price, misc bearings & seals, drive belt & drive chain, all new. 334-6101 2 PLASTIC water tanks, never used, 3ʼHX2.5ʼWX5ʼL, $400 ea.

LARGE FOUNTAIN corner type made in Australia, used only 2 seasons. Cost $2,500, asking $1,500. A must see item. Beautiful in a greenhouse or garden. 335-8815 SAW MILL, 36” blade w/gas motor, can cut up to 30' long beams or boards. Needs a new home to build, $1,800 obo. 335-8815 50ʼ TOWER for wind generator or communications, 24" wide, all steel, very strong, on my trailer, ready to go, $1,500 obo.

335-8815 WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE sawmill, 125 hrs, 18 HP, gas, LT28, on wheels w/power feed option, 12 spare blades, Runs & works very well. Cost $17,000 + shipping. Asking $12,000. 335-8815 TINY HOUSE on trailer, 144 sqft main + 72 loft with dormers, quality, bright, charming, healthy, R-30 sheepwool insulation, Incinolet, shower, Bosch on-demand hotwater, propane F/P, $69,900. wallymaltz@mac.com BLUE RAY movies, $10 ea, regular movies, $5 ea, power tools. 334-6043 SZ 20P pants, 17 pairs of pants, dress, capri, shorts & yoga, $100 firm. 668-5154 SZ 18P pants, 24 pairs of pants: dress, capri, shorts & yoga, $120 firm. 668-5154 STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485.

30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca SHOP RIDER, redone, battery charger, new tires, $3,500 obo. 334-6043 BLACK TV stand, glass doors, $50 obo; white microwave oven, $50 obo; 2 lg wooden trunks both w/locks, $75 obo. 393-3113 KITE ARC 630, never used, make an offer, 633-2236

Electrical Appliances KENMORE TOP load washer & front load dryer, older models, $100 ea, sold as pair or separately. 456-7030 CROSLEY ELECTRIC clothes dryer, 11 years old, works great, $100. 335-7711 GE 6-CYCLE dryer, great cond, works fine, manual included, $80. 633-4607 KITCHEN STOVE, working cond, 4 burners & oven, $50 obo. 633-2106 lv msg DRYER, HARDLY used, exc working cond, $200. 335-6042 lv msg SAMSUNG FRONT-LOAD washer & dryer, exc cond, silver in colour, $1,000. 633-6484 FREEZER, MEDIUM size, $100. 335-6042 lv msg WASHER & dryer, 5 yrs old, great cond, we bought stackers, $100 ea. 668-5083 days

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS 2 BELL satellite receivers w/remotes, good cond, $60. 334-8318 TIVO SERIES 2, never used, c/w WiFi adapter, remote, IR cable, power cord, refurbished & received from TiVo, $20. 668-5185 days or 667-7840 eves 42” FLAT screen TV, $400, tall corner unit entertainment centre, $100. 633-4707 32” RCA TV, free for you to pick up.

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Computers & Accessories SEAGATE 1.5 TB External hard drive, still in box, $60, 633-2093 FAX/PHONE, BROTHER 275, exc cond, heat printing, no ink needed, $20. Ink cartridges, Canon, 14 units, $14. 335-7535 2 SATELLITE phones GSP-1600 Tri-Mode, c/w 3 x 110 V chargers, 2 extra batteries, 2 hard cases, works exc, $160. 668-6808

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 Musical Instruments

VIVITAR (CAMERA lens company) scope, fixed 4-power scope with rings, duplex cross-hair reticle, exc cond, $75. 633-2443

WANTED: SOMEONE to bring 3 lash cinches from Valemount, BC, thinking big game guide if anyone can pass on this request, 250-566-1346

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

MOSSBERG 4X4 .30-06, stainless steel barrel & action, synthetic stock, fixed 4 power Bell scope, very good cond, $450 obo.

633-2443

Cars

IBANEZ HOLLOW-BODY guitar, quilted maple body, solid wood, like new, sounds great, $1,250. 334-3009

MOSSBERG 500 .410 gauge shogtun, exc cond, PAL required, $100. 335-0801

JEAN LARRIVEE custom built acoustic guitar, #24 of 50, authentic paperwork included, custom built case, beautiful, sounds great, only 50 made, sounds great, $4,200.

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WEATHERBY .338 Winchester mag, c/w gun case, 3X9 scope, strap, 2 boxes ammo, FAC reqʼd, $1,250 obo. 633-3805

Firewood

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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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads $150 per cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 Donʼs Firewood “Service thatʼs often copied, never duplicated” 1/2 - 4 cord deliveries Kwanlin Dun & Social Services $250 per cord 393-4397 anytime 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.

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REMINGTON MODEL 710 300 Winchester Mag, synthetic stock, PAL reqʼd, located in Carcross, $400. 821-3525 1911 A1 Norinco 45 ACP accurized, Wilson combat internals, maple grips, $350.

335-6352 H&R SINGLE shot rifle in 30-06 calibre w/variable 3x9 Bushnell Trophy scope, as new, 8 shots fired to sight in, need cash, $300 firm. 333-9313 SAVAGE 7MM Rem Mag, c/w muzzle brake, scope, rings, bipod, 2 boxes of ammo, very well maintained, PAL required, $900 firm.

334-2173 MARLIN 1984 Lever Action in 44 mag, exc cond, c/w Ashley Express sights ($120 value), $700, PAL required. 335-7154 AYA (AGUIRRE y Aranzabal) 12-gauge shotgun, vg to exc cond, to trade for similar cond/quality 16 gauge sxs. 633-2443 303 BRITISH, $100. 762X54 R Russian, $150. 12-gauge Winchester pump model 2200, $450. 30-30 Winchester Model 94, 1970 mint cond, $650. 667-6752 or 332-8706 AMMO, HORNADY 450 Marlin 350 + 325 gr.2, Winchester 300 WSM 180 gr.3, Federal 300 WSM 180 gr, scopes, 2 x Leupold, Vari-X III 2.5-8x40 & VX-3 4.5-14x40.

668-6808 Bowtech Compound Bows for sale.

New with warranty, free set up and tuning.

Carbon Arrows from $75 a doz.

Montec BHʼs $35. Will ship. martin@swampdonkeyoutdoors.ca Martin Tinney Ph: 780-720-8357 http://www.swampdonkeyoutdoors.ca BENELLI NOVA 28" pump action 12ga 3 1/2 chamber camo. Interchangeable chokes, great cond, $500. 867-634-2559

Wanted WANTED: CARING individuals who would like to join our team of volunteers, training will be provided. Contact Cst. Philip Whiles at Philip.Whiles@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for more info

Guns & Bows

WANTED: LOOKING for a small coffee table and a shed to store bikes in. 633-3959

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

WANTED, LEATHER couch or chair in good condition, Marilyn 333-0609 WANTED: TESLIN frieghter canoe, 336-3383 byrongagne@gmail.com WANTED: MEDIUM size wood stove for use in green house in good cond. 393-3777

2013 CHEVROLET Cruz, exc cond, power windows, AC, winter/summer tires, selling because heading to school, $19,000 obo.

335-6343 2009 RED Toyota Matrix XR, exc cond, standard, winter pkg, summer/winter tires, power everything, great on fuel, 71,000 kms.

333-9990 2009 TOYOTA Matrix XR awd, exc cond, every option but navigation, remote start, winter package, new windshield, auto, great on fuel, 92,000 kms, $12,500. 333-9990 2008 CHRYSLER 300 touring model, silver, c/w sunroof & 2 sets of tires, very well maintained, 53,000kms. Price reduced to $10,000. 333-9966 2007 DODGE Caliber SXT, 4cyl auto, P/W, P/DL, A/C, cruise, well maintained, c/w mounted winter tires & roof rails, 94,000 km, $9,200. 334-4965 2007 FORD Focus SES hatchback, auto, new touch screen stereo unit Apple product compatible, recent professional detail, for info 778-350-2253 or cheylsea@yahoo.ca 2007 TOYOTA Camry Hybrid, 118,000km, exc mileage, Toyota maintained (records available), push-button start, Bluetooth, new brakes & windshield, dual climate, mechanics report, $9,900. 456-7857 2006 4-SPD auto Chrysler Sebring, P/L, P/W, keyless entry, cruise control, A/C, second row folding seat, exc cond, $7,500 obo.

667-7733 2006 CHEV Equinox AWD V6 auto, black, fully loaded, p/l, p/w, pwr/heated seats, 6 disc changer, sunroof, new windshield, brakes, 168 000 kms, $8,100 obo. 334-7842 1981 FORD Granada, 4-dr, 6-cyl, in running condition, good tires, $200 obo. 668-2006 2005 DODGE Neon, 4-dr sedan, great gas mileage, exc cond, 100,000km, blue, $5,700 obo. 667-7733 2005 MONTE Carlo 3.4L, 6-cyl, 77,500kms, auto, P/L, P/W, remote start, extra winter tires on rims, mechanical & body great, $5,000 obo. 667-0407 2004 MUSTANG, orange, 3.8L V6, fuel efficient, lots of extras, summer/winter tires on rims, 120,000km $5,500. 668-7212, email meknora@hotmail.com for info

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2004 PONTIAC Vibe (like Toyota Matrix), very good cond, dark blue, FWD hatchback, P/L, P/W, 138,000kms, $6,600. 393-2929

2002 TOYOTA RAV4. v good cond, alloy rims, AWD, 106,000 km on engine, c/w winter tires on rims, $6,800. 393-2929

1989 CADILLAC sedan, great body, very clean inside, runs well, new brakes, lights, good highway car, $1,500 obo. 336-8878

2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 94,000kms, runs very well and economically, great shape, $3,500. 334-1935

1994 GEO Metro, running rough but good for parts, engine needs attention, $120.

668-6805

1989 TOYOTA Corolla, $700, 1989 Enticer snowmobile, $300, or $800 for both.

668-7987

1966 FORD Galaxie XL 500, 2 dr hard top.

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1991 SENTRA Classic, good motor, exceptional interior, good tires, can be delivered, $200. 821-2938

1978 JAG Xj sedan, $5,500 obo. 332-2768

1992 HONDA Civic VX hatchback, red, 50mpg drives straight 5-spd standard, air, good glass & interior, body fair, 328,000k, solid engine, 2-dr, on winters, $1,800. 334-6087

1964 PONTAIC Bonneville 2 dr, hard top.

867-821-3004

2003 PONTIAC Grand Am for parts, front end smashed in but everything else is fine, 336-3065 lv msg 2003 SUBARU Forester, green, AWD, manual, 177,000 km, well maintained, reliable, c/w Thule racks, 2 sets of tires on rims, $6,100 obo. 335-3784 2002 CAVALIER, 157,000km, manual, runs excellent, second owner, must sell, $3,200 obo. 333-9313 anytime

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 200-Series sedan diesel, manual, mint cond, mechanically superb, great gas mileage, 4 tires on wheels, oil and diesel filters, some accessories, $5,700 obo. 668-6808

1964 PONTAIC Bonneville 2 dr, hard top.

867-821-3004

CHEVY ASTRO, well maintained, mechanically sound, 8 seats, clean interior, non smoking/no pets, good tires, runs well, $1,450 obo. 335-5237 CHRYSLER SEBRING Touring 2006, 4-dr, power windows/locks, cruise control, a/c, ins row folding seat, exc cond, $7,500 obo.

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2010 DODGE Ram 1500, silver, quad cab, 4x4, 5.7 V8 Hemi, 3.92 diffs, rambox cargo MNGMT system, 13,248 km, many extras, like new, $33,500. 393-3123 2010 F150 Supercrew 4X4, $21,000 + GST 2011 F550 Crew Diesel 4X4 flat deck, $41,000 + GST 53Ęź triple axle (inclined) car hauler trailer, $9,500 + GST Range Rider canopies off long box 2010 GMC, $1,000 + GST ea 456-2121 2009 DODGE Grand Caravan, Stow nĘź Go, 145,000 kms, new tires & brakes, silver, $9,999 firm. Text/call 867-332-5322

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250-651-2170 2000 RAM 1500 crew cab short box 4X4, auto 5.9L V8, new motor last year, 165 mi on body, 4â&#x20AC;? lift, Cai Xtraleif shocks, canopy, 12â&#x20AC;? subs, $7,500. $7,500 obo. 335-8657 1998 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, 5 spd manual, rear airbag ride. Nw: front brakes, roters, ball joints, tie rod & a boxliner. Candy apple red. 229,000kms. $6500 obo.

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1977 CLUBWAGON Chateau van, 50,000 original mi, $1,500. 668-6805

2003 CHEV truck, good cond, 41,802km, 633-4318 or 668-3448

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2006 FORD 550, 8' flat deck, tool boxes, with Fassi 60 folding crane, 28' reach, good cond, $22,000. 668-6943

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2003 FORD F150 XLT 5.4L auto, air, P/W, P/L, leather, canopy, $6,500. 335-2052

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2003 CHEVY Silverado flat-deck work truck, runs well, will need transmission work eventually, $3,200 obo. 335-3784

2002 GMC Sonoma, ext cab SLS, V6 auto, 4X4, good running condit, matching canopy, 90,000kms, good rubber, $4,200. 633-4102 or 333-9831

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2005 FORD F350 diesel crew cab, long box, new injectors, dummy plugs, stand pipes, high pressure oil pump, oil cooler, Ipr value, $16,000 obo. 334-3676 2005 GMC 2500 SLE diesel crew cab, leather and full load except sunroof, well maintained, $17,500 obo. 335-7455

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2005 DODGE Ram 1500 with 1989 Northernlite camper, both units loaded with extras, $20,000 obo, willing to sell separately.

336-2786

1991 F250, auto, 4X4 long box, $2,000.

333-0745

TRUCK & trailer unit, 28Ęź 2006 Royal trailer, 1997 Ford F350, $13,000 for unit, will sell separately. 633-3805

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 Auto Parts & Accessories

2006 HONDA Shadow 750, exc cond, 4699 km, mustang seat, saddlebags, roll bars, windshield, running boards, dual mirrors.

333-9929

TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box

HARLEY DAVIDSON ladies small heated liners, pants, jacket, gloves, dual control thermostat, works great, seldom used, exc cond, $500 for all. 667-7351

Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100

2007 RAPTOR 250 2wd sport quad, full skid plate, nerf bars, rear saftey flag, hand guards, new rear mud light tires, great starter/kids quad, $2,950. 333-0141

BATTERY CHARGER, 100% new, 10A2A, $20. 335-7535

QUAD 4X4 with trailer & plow, good rubber, winch front & rear, $3,500 or will consider trade small car or pickup. 867-335-0076 (cell)

300 CHANNEL tracking scanner, Trunk Tracker II, $150 obo. 633-3805 6 TRUCK tires, 225/75 R16, almost new, $200 apiece or all 6 for $1,000. 333-0943 4 SUMMER tires on rims for Ford F-150, P235/75 R17, $100 obo. 633-6961 4 BOLT 4 on 100 Gun metal Evo7, c/w new tires 205/40 R17, fits on most Toyota and Honda, $600. 334-2472 TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $250 ea or 4 for $900, near new condit, 633-3053 JEEP DRIVE-TRAIN, rebuilt 351 Windsor engine with auto trans, $1,000. 667-2046 TWO MAGNAGRIP radial HT tires, P215/75 R15, new, $50 ea. 668-6805 THULE FRONTIER 668ES rooftop carrier c/w Thule roofrack & hardware, $450.

335-8201 TRUCK/CAR SEAT Recaro Orthopedic, never used, ready for installation, $350 obo.

668-6808 TIRE, CHEV S10, 1990, R15 w/rim, 633-2236

Pets IT'S A DOG'S LIFE BOARDING KENNEL New, clean, safe, family friendly.

Heated indoor kennels with covered outdoor runs.

Large play area in natural setting, daily walks.

131 Empress Rd, Golden Horn Subdivision 333-9841 MED SIZE dog house, new, insulated with 11/2" Styrofoam walls, floor & ceiling, house is completely finished w/shingled roof, $325.

Call 333-9013 and will email pic MALE NEUTERED cat, 3-yrs old, black & white spots, calm, well behaved, suitable for quiet, responsible owner. 393-2869 BEAUTIFUL WORKING line German Shepherds, 3 avail, M&F. CKC registered, microchipped, vaxed & wormed. Suitable for work, sport, SAR, Therapy, Service or companion.

Parents health tested, titled, $1,800.

333-9770 GORGEOUS POMERANIANS, 2 Males available, light cream/orange. CKC Registered, microchipped, vax'd & dewormed.

Outstanding personalities. Will be very small, so appropriate homes a must, $2,500.

333-9770

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles TAITĘźS 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 RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg Recreational Powersports and Marine (RPM) Repairs Service, repair and installations for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, chainsaws, marine and more Qualified and experienced mechanic Great rates!

Call Patrick at 335-4181 2012 YAMAHA Super Tenere XT 1200Z, 1200 cc, shaft drive adventure touring motorcycle, many after-market accessories, very good cond, 26,500kms, $12,000. 660-4711 2008 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 883L, 2,700km, windshield, passenger seat & backrest, roll-bars & highway pegs, $8,500.

634-2412 2010 POLARIS Ranger 6X6 side by side, EFI 800, only 190kms, c/w winch, windshield roof & side racks for box, spare tire & misc, $13,500 firm. 334-6101 2006 SUZUKI Eiger 400, 4x4 ATV, 4000 km, 4 new tires, 4 new brakes, winch, recently serviced, clean, reliable, fuel efficient, $3,900 obo. 335-7184 2010 KLX250 dual purpose, 1,400 km, $3,750. 335-2052

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1989 ATV, Kawasaki Bayou 300 4 X 4, old but runs well, in Haines Junction, $500.

867-634-2526 2008 YAMAHA Phazer, 3,000km, moderately used, good on fuel, reliable, beginner mountain machine, $3,500 obo. 336-2606 2009 CANAM Outlander 800, great cond, 2 up-seat, ud Lite tires, green/black colour, low km's, $8,500 obo. 335-4846 KTM 530 EXC 2010, exc cond, street legal, 145 hrs, mods, recluse clutch, FMF exhaust, JD jetting, R&D Powerbowl, skid plate, hand guards, well maintained, $7,200 firm. Hans 668-2703 HONDA FOURTRAX ATV 420 R 2008, runs in exc cond, approx 2100 km, $4,000.

633-6953 ATV BOX, heavy duty, $100. 668-6808 1984 YAMAHA XVZ12 Venture motorcycle needs work, $1,200 obo. 335-1681 2002 YAMAHA RX1 1000 cc, 4 stroke trail machine. Very fast with nice ride. Must sell. $4,000 obo. 335-8815 2011 YAMAHA 250R. Upgrades include fuel tank to 15L. Customized to fit saddle bags.

Barely driven & only on paved roads, exc cond, well maintained. 336-0769 2007 SUZUKI Bandit 1250 S, 25,000kms, matching exhaust/tuner mods, Corbin seat, soft bags, new chain/sprockets/tires, show room cond, garage-kept, $7,500. 334-6366 2010 WR 450, Recluse clutch, new back tire, handle bar risers and hand guards, awesome trail riding machine, $5,500 obo.

332-7174 2005 V-STAR 1100 Yamaha, fully dressed, 13,000 kms, flawless, red on black, $5,200.

821-2938 150 PITSTER side by side, good cond, $1,600 obo. 332-7174

24Ęź A STARCRAFT cabin cruiser c/w full canvas, cabin buss heater off engine, scotty electric downriggers, new galvanized tandem axle trailer, 165hp inboard merc cruiser, runs well, $12,000 obo. 668-4593

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

Older 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bayliner, 5.7 Mercruiser Bravo III leg, radar, auto pilot, front and rear helms, fridge, stove, furnace, plotter, 2 down riggers, trailer, trolling motor. $15,000.00

18.5Ęź CAMPION Bow Rider w/190 hp 4.3L V6 Merc, + 1997 Yamaha 15hp kicker, EZ load trailer, 2 Scotty downriggers, fish finder, new full top, low hrs, exc cond, $11,000.

399-3710

FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

STOWABLE DECK tables, Springfield (round 24"), Garlick (rectangular 28x15") $120 ea. 668-6808 CRAB AND shrimp pot pulley, fits in Scotty downrigger holder, new, $400. 667-6752 or 332-8706 19' WEST Wight Potter, exc cond, c/w 6hp Evinrude outboard, roller furler jib, on trailer, retractable keel, sleeps 4, stove, sink, bbq, cooler, potty, tows with SUV, $6,500.

336-2606 8 ALUMINUM boats, 2-12Ęź, 2-14Ęź, 2-16Ęź, 2-18Ęź, mile 5.5, Carcross Rd, 1st right off CC road, cash deals only

Heavy Equipment HIGHLANDS IRRIGATION Supplying miners since 1974 Aluminum Pipe - New and Used Diesel Pumps Hoses - Fittings info@thewaterpeople.com 1-800-665-5909 www.thewaterpeople.com

YARD SALE

July 26th & 27th t 9:00AM-3:00PM BARBEQUE & FREE Pet Cuddles!

@ the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter parking lot

LOST/FOUND

DIESEL TANK, 12Ęź, 3,000L, good cond, $1,200. 867-862-7047

LOST

KUBOTA GEN set, 24 kw, diesel rebuilt, (gasket, starter, alternator) lots of parts, $4,000. 867-862-7047

MARINER 20HP outboard jet motor, $950 obo. 336-0460

RIPPER FOR 330 Hitachi Excavator, $3,800 obo. 333-9627

Pet of the Week!

A.J.

Any items you wish to donate can be dropped off at the animal shelter during regular hours.

Want to set up your own table? You can do that! $25.00 for a 10x10 space, just be sure to take an items that do not sell with you when you leave.

Come by and shop for an assortment of household Contact the shelter for further details. ( We will not be able to take the following donations: goods and animal equipment. All proceeds go t #PPLT .BHB[JOFT t *ODPNQMFUF #SPLFO &MFDUSPOJDT towards the care of our homeless Yukon animals. t $PTNFUJDT t 'PPE 1SPEVDUT t $MPUIFT 4IPFT t 0MEFS 57T

1991 BABY Kenworth cabover, long frame, single axle, excellent shape, 667-2046

21' CAMPION, marine radio, GPS, depth sounder, 2 downriggers, walk around, cuddy, 2 live wells, anchor, 225 mercury outboard w/trailer, $8,000. 333-0745

Hi there! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A.J.! I am an energetic young guy that loves to play. I have made a few friends here and play well with them. I walk well on a leash and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m house broken. I have come a long way with my manners and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m learning lots. I do really well with older children and would do well in a home with lots of room to run.

I am currently in foster, contact the shelter for info on how to meet me.

2014

12Ęź ALUMINUM boat, trailer, 9.9 hp Evinrude (older), short shaft, $2,300, 2005 750 Honda Shadow motorbike, $2,900, several 7.5 hp Mercury outboard engines. 333-0717

2002 POWER Prime V300" Dry Prime Water Pump .

Hours on meter: 3050.0 hours.

12" intake, 10" discharge, Diesel, John Deer 6068TF158 Engine, Skid Mounted, Integrated Fuel Tank.

Maximum output 5000 GMP. Maximum Head 115 feet Purchase Price: $28,000.00 Phone A1 Cats for questions or details at 780-538-1599 or view www.a1-cats.com for photos.

BOAT TRAILER, 12Ęź, new tires/rims, seals w/oiler hubs, 2â&#x20AC;? hitch, wired, safety chains, good cond, $450. 393-2707 eves

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.

Call 867-334-1935

Caterpillar D9N, D10N, & D11N dozers (all with u-dozers and rippers), Cat 345C excavator & Cat D400D Rock trucks for sale, rent, or rental purchase.

All sitting in Dawson City, YK. Phone A1 Cats for questions or details at 780-538-1599 or view www.a1-cats.com for photos.

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

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER: 5VFT 'SJ QN QN t 4BU BN QN $-04&% 4VOEBZT .POEBZT

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2000 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, newer N14 Cummins engine, big sleeper, 667-2046

Marine

Pet Report

t Wheeler st. 9 mos. DSH, grey tabby with lots of white. Female, not spayed. Light brown eyes.

Wearing a Blue collar with blinking lights.

Contact Sue or Frank @ 336-3523 (18/06/14) t Mine near Burwash landing. 9yr old Husky X, Light brown and white. Wearing a black collar, answers to Shiva. And a 9 month old Bear dog X, Black, medium to long hair, no collar, answers to Snuggles. Contact Rebecca @ 335-5541 (20/06/14) t Woodland road in the Ibex Valley, Large white Maremma, wearing a leather collar with a chain attached, unneautered male. Answers to the name Jack. Contact Robert @ 334-8444 (21/06/14) t Evergreen, Tabby black body gold eyes, neutered male, no collar, Contact Cindy @334-6858 (24/06/14) t Marsh lake, ~1 yr old male husky, no collar, answers to Blacky, Contact Dan @ 3345116(24/06/14)

t Lowbird, DSH, little black, female, no collar has a green tattoo in ear, answers to Ellie, Contact Breanna @ 668-5265 (24/06/14) t Valier cres, Chihuahua, male 2yrs orange and white on the chest has a curly tail, no collar, Contact Francis @ 689-1727 (26/06/14) t Crestview, DSH female 6-7 months old, black with white paws, no collar, answers to Boots Contact Sabrina @ 334-9160 (27/06/14). t Riverdale, DSH, female, black and grey and white, contact Johanna @ 335-4774 (28/06/14)

FOUND t On Strickland and second. Small white Maltese X, wearing a pink harness. Female. Contact Chelsea @ 335-7104 (18/06/14)

RUNNING AT LARGE...

If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS t 3yr old, neutered male, Akita, grey and white (A.J.) t 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan)

t 3 yr old, spayed female, Lab X, Black (Meraai) t 7 yr old, neutered male, Great DaneX, tan and white (Spot)

CATS t None at this time.

AT THE SHELTER DOGS t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne) t 1 yr old, female spayed, staffie/labX, black (Peanut) t 3 yr old, spayed female, black and tan (Breezie) t 2 yr old, spayed female, cream, husky (Darby) t 11 weeks old, female, husky, black and brown (Wiggles) t 3 yr old, male neutered, Bear dog X, Black and White (Chandler)

t 3 mo old, female, Husky X, Black and White (Monica) t 7 mo old, neutered male, collie/ lab X, brown and white (Caleb) t 6 mo old, neutered male, lab/husky X, blonde (Sven)

CATS t 3yr old, Female spayed, Calico, Tortie and white (Maia)

SPECIAL t Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

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.

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

You can also check out our award winning website at:

WWW.HUMANESOCIETYYUKON.CA

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2 404 timberjacks skidders, $4,800 pair, 2 D69U cats parts, $4,000 pair, Chev service 4x4 1-ton $3,800, Champion grader, $4,900, 48'' head sawmill, $6,400, Mayo location for all. 333-9627

2000 COACHMEN Mirada 30ʼ Class A motorhome, 66,139 kms, Ford Triton V10, Onan 4000 gen, A/C, shower, queen bed, mechanically inspected May/14, price reduced to $19,000 obo. 335-5506

VANGUARD OKANAGAN camper, older but in good shape, 11ʼ, c/w fridge, stove, furnace & bathroom, $2,900 obo. 334-6101

1993 MOTORHOME, 27ʼ, vg cond, 138,000 kms on it. Sleeps 6, full bathroom, $10,900.

334-3252

HEAVY DUTY trailers made from 3/4-ton pick-up boxes, $600 ea. 667-2046

Coming Events

12,000 KG ATCO-Trailer, dual axles, Gooseneck, currently with high sides, can be converted into flatbed, new bearings, brakes & tires, $3,800 obo. 668-6808

1998 COLEMAN tent trailer, clean canvas, sleep 7+, king&queen; pullouts, table to bed, couch to bed, indoor/outdoor cooking surfaces, indoor toilet/ outdoor shower, 2 awnings, approx 3500lb, $6,950 obo. 334-7842

VANGUARD 9'6" truck camper. Older model in perfect working order. Sink, gas stove, heater, gas/electric fridge. Sleeps 4. New foam bed. Ready to go camping, $1,800 obo. 333-0919

2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length 28ʼ, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, stereo, large awning, $10,500. 633-2580

2001 10'8" Citation Supreme truck camper w/ electric jacks, winter pkg, n/s bed, booth dinette, 6 cu. ft. fridge, dual batteries, clean, no pets, non-smokers, $12,000. 335-9490

3406 CAT engine, complete, 250 Cummins new rebuilt, air ride various heav truck cutoffs. 667-2046

Campers & Trailers

2009 30' Citation trailer, polarpak pkg, enclosed valves tanks, thermopane windows dualpane skylights, 50amp power baseboard heaters, slide awnings, 16" wheels, shocks, equalizer hitch/antisway, $32,900 obo.

633-3339 or 334-9634

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

30ʼ RAINBOW Gooseneck trailer w/flip over ramps, 3-7,000lb axles, $10,500 obo, 18ʼ heavy car haulter trailer w/hideaway ramps, $4,000 obo, single axle enclosed trl, 6ʼx10ʼ, 3 outside tool boxes/roof rack, $2,500.

334-6101

2008 CORSAIR Excella 29.5 RKDS Polar Pac 5th wheel, loaded, many extras. 867689 -4590 2010 JAYCO 29' BHS trailer, sleeps up to 9, CD/DVD/iPod JK.SND.SYS, electric patio awning, microwave, outside BBQ, used less than 14 days, like new, $25,500. 393-3123 1992 NORTHERN Lite 6ʼ10” camper, fits small trucks, currently on Dodge Dakota, fits Tacoma etc, GVWR 310kg, fiberglass construction, no damage/leaks, $9,500. View at 148 Alsek. 335-2173 17ʼ UTILITY trailer, home built, very strong, two 3,500 pound axles, needs a bit of deck work, $1,400, 390-2313 9ʼ CAMPER, c/w fridge/stove/oven/water tank/toilet, roof leaks, small repairs to outside needed, no jacks, doors/windows good, $300 obo. 668-2894

The family of Rita Kluane Joe would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for all of the love and support they received when she passed away and in the preparations for her funeral.

Thank you to the following people for their donations of food and baking: Kluane Martin, Lisa Jacobs, Cheryl Smith, Jocelyn Kinney, Luke & Sandy Johnson, Agnes Johnson, John & Vera Hume, Trudy Joe, Levi Graham, Heather Jim, Sharan Kabanak, Anne Marie Miller, the Scarff family & Pastor Lynn.

Thank you to all the pallbearers, cooks and waiters for all of your hard work, you did a wonderful job.

We apologize for overlooking Paul Boyle when paying the workers and thank him for his patience and understanding and would like to thank him for all that he has done for the family.

Special Thank You to Chusia & Naneek Graham, Simon & Jonah Johnson, Luke Johnson, Lena Johnson, Andrea Kerr, Northway Singers, Juniper Groves & Family, Dorthy & Bertha Moose, Lillian Underwood, Chief James Allen, Albert Hume, Champagne/Aishihik, Chief Danny Cresswell, Bonnie Joe, Betsy Jackson, Robin Bradasch, Katie Johnson & Kluane First Nation for your kindness & support.

Thank you family & friends who travelled to be with us at the funeral, the nursing staff in Haines Junction who cared for Rita throughout her life, all those who called on a daily basis while Rita was in hospital in Vancouver, BC, and all who greeted the family at the Whitehorse airport.

Thank you for all of your thoughtfulness, kindness & generosity.

Thomas Joe’s Family, Margaret (Grace) Johnson’s Family & Peter Johnson

Sheila Dianne Rose, C.M., Ph.D. M

25, 1942

M

25, 2014

Sheila Rose passed away peacefully at Whitehorse General Hospital on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the company of her loving and devoted husband, Floyd McCormick.

Sheila’s family would like to thank all those who showed her such care and compassion since she was irst diagnosed with cancer in 2007. In particular, we would like to thank Dr. Sally Macdonald for giving Sheila over 20 years of care and friendship; Dr. Lucille Stuart for helping Sheila through the last months of her life; the home care nurses, social workers and occupational therapists who helped keep her at home as long as that was possible; and the nursing staff at WGH who tended so carefully to Sheila in her inal days.

We would also like to thank Dr. Hagen Kennecke and Dr. Peter Pavlovich at the BC Cancer Agency, and Mary MacAvoy, Kristie MacLeod and all the nurses at the chemotherapy unit at WGH. A celebration of Sheila’s life took place on Friday, May 30th at the Whitehorse United Church. We would like to thank Rev. Bev Brazier for leading the service and all those who participated in it Sheila Maissan, Larry and Melissa Bagnell, John Wright, Jennifer Moorlag, Joanne Lewis, Barry Kitchen and the WUC choir. Thank you as well to all those who attended the service; and those who put on the wonderful reception afterwards.

Finally, we would like to thank all of you who dreamed and schemed with Sheila over her years in Whitehorse whether it was at work, at play or in the large number of worthy causes she initiated or joined. Thanks to you, Sheila lived the rich and full life she envisioned.

1999 MALLARD travel trailer, sleeps 6 , bunks in rear, front master bedroom, c/w hitch, hitch on back of trailer for bikes, exc shape, 333-0141

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 THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713 YUKON TOURISM EDUCATION COUNCIL (YTEC) AND MULTICULTURAL CENTRE OF THE YUKON (MCY) offices will be relocating as of June 2nd, 2014.

The new offices are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and Jarvis Street or 4141-4th Avenue, 2nd Floor (Performance Centre Building).

Phone numbers and email remain the same YTEC 667-4733 / MCY 667-6205

WANTED: LOOKING for a used collapsible A frame trailer for camping, call 667-6203

INTERESTED IN strengthening your core?

Creating better posture? Achieving long lean muscles? Pilates Classes for everyone from beginners to advanced. email for more information longleanmean@hotmail.ca

1991 FORD 1-ton crew cab, exc shape, with older camper, everything works, stove, fridge, furnace. 667-2046

SUMMER GUN & hobby show, July 26, Goldrush Inn, 10am-4pm, for Info Donovan at 667-2278

1980 DODGE 200 motorhome, 143,000kms, 360 V8, awning, 3-way fridge, stove w/oven, hot water heater, propane heater w/thermostat, toilet, 2 spares, $5,500 obo. 393-3753

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association July 2 College/Porter Creek map. See website for start location off Mountainview Dr. Beginner/intermediate start at 6:30pm. Advanced/Expert mass start at 6:50pm. Info call Barbara 668-2306

2009 ROCKWOOD Freedom 1910 tent trailer, furnace, 4-burner stove, fridge, 2 propane tanks, new battery, awesome family camper, great cond, $8,000. 456-4071 1990 FORD Coachmen Family Van 3500, Sleeps 4, 22,700 original miles, furnace, stove, fridge, microwave, shower, toilet, generator, kitchen sink, new tires worth $3,000, exc mechanically, $7,500 obo. 332-6967 35ʼ SAFARI Monaco motorhome, great cond, 300hp diesel, 6-spd auto, all new tires, trailer hitch/tow bar, back-up camera, 3 solar panels, sofa, queen island bed, etc. $36,000 obo. 334-2345 27ʼ FRONTIER motorhome, exc cond, new tires, large fridge, rooftop air, lots of storage, 60,000kms, very clean & ready to go, $14,000. 334-0675 or 334-0657 CAMPER SECURITY Timberline SC89, 8ʼ9” long box, just inspected, exc cond, sleeps 4, N-S queen bed, fridge, 3-burner stove/oven, large skylight, bathroom, furnace, insulated basement, stored covered, $7,500. 335-4393 1994 12ʼ Coleman Pioneer tent trailer, good cond, $3,500. 335-3397

CAMP YUKON Kids Camp (ages 8-12): July 6-12. Teen Camp (ages 13-18): July 13-19. Cost $285.00. Register Now: www.camp-yukon.com, 91806 Alaska Highway. 668-4817 YUKON ECONOMIC Developers Conference, for people involved in community economic development, Dawson City, September 10-12. For more info and early registration http://ecdevnorth.org/ ATLIN MINI Marathon Saturday July 12/14, 10am 24 k, 12 K, 6 k or 1.6k, Tarahne Park Reg. 9:30 Runs end at the Warm Springs with picnic. Free. Michèle 633-6081 YACL CELEBRATE Summer invites children, teens & adults with disabilities & their families/caregivers to join in 8 inclusive summer events June 24th-Aug 21. Call 667-4606 http://www.ycommunityliving.com/programs. html HAMLET OF Mount Lorne Local Advisory Council next monthly meeting is Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 pm at LMCC, km. 1, Annie Lake Road. Info: 667-7083

Shelley Patricia

PAUL July 17, 1961 – June 23, 2014 Glow brightly, little light We will love you Never forget you Always be with you.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shelley Paul.

There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 21 Strawberry Lane starting at 3:00 p.m.

Please join us with your stories and memories to share.

Please call 633-4018 if you require more information regarding the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shelley’s niece Eva von Flotow.

A donation jar will be available at the celebration of life.

CAPITAL CUP Tennis Championships, Whitehorse vs. Juneau, the rivalry continues July 11-13 at Mt.Mac tennis courts. Sign up now tennisyukon@gmail.com, www.tennisyukon.com CANADIAN CELIAC Association Yukon Support Group, monthly meeting in Whitehorse Library Meeting room, drop in July 24 between 6:00 and 7:45 p.m. for information, informal discussion and support LOOKING FOR A person to join a group of 3 canoes paddling the Snake River from July 5 to 24. All food and preparation done.

867-689-5294, coork_1@hotmail.com LES CAFÉS 5 à 7 en musique July 3rd, 5 p.m., Baked Café With Pascale Geoffroy (violin-guitar-voice), Info: vhamel@afy.yk.ca YUKON ORIENTEERING Association meet July 16 on Paddyʼs Pond/Hillcrest map. Start 6:30pm at Elijah Smith School. For info call Forest at 668-2306 IʼM RIDING my bike from Dawson to Inuvik.

Could you drop off a medium sized package of food at the Eagle Plains Hotel sometime between July 18- 22? David 336-1174 WHITEHORSE ABORIGINAL Women's Circle AGM July 28, 5pm, #6-4230-4th Ave. (where Chon FM was), light refreshments served, hear what we've done over the past year and what weʼll be doing next

Services KLONDIKE INSULATION Spray foam insulation Competitive Prices - Price Match Phone 867-335-6886 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 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 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 NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 - 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 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com S.V.P. CARPENTRY Journey Woman Carpenter Interior/Exterior Finishing/Framing Small & Medium Jobs “Make it work and look good.”

Call Susana (867) 335-5957 susanavalerap@live.com www.svpcarpentry.com FROGGY SERVICES PEST CONTROL For all kinds of work around the house Windows & Wall Cleaning & Painting Clean Eavestroughs Carpentry Yard Work etc.

References available 867-335-9272

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Small drywall repair Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 CLEANING SERVICES 22 yrs experience.

Reliable, honest, professional attitude, Car detailing, organizing, my own supplies or yours, .

Reasonable rates, references.

Commercial, industrial, apartment buildings & residential.

Cheryl 667-2882

DRUG PROBLEM?

HOUSECLEANING, SPRING Cleaning, Detailing!

Safe, reliable, bondable RCMP check available on request For into call 334-7405

Narcotics

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

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It's That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865 ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a free estimate!

867-332-7879

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Mondays 7:30 p.m.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse

MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hui 4141B - 4th Avenue.

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

8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No PufďŹ n (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 6:00 pm Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting BYTE OfďŹ ce, 2-407 Ogilvie Street 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 2:30 pm Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital (room across from Emergency) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Marble Group Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)

Licensed and Professional Automotive Repairs 20-year Journeyman Mechanic Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Call Brian Berg 867-633-6597

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

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

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

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

Library Friday - 1:30 p.m.

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

Health Centre

Dawson City Y.T. Thursday - 6pm (summer only) New Beginners Group Rm 2160 @ Hospital Friday - 1:30pm Unity Group Rm 2160 @ Hospital Saturday - 7pm North Star Group Community Support Centre 1233-2nd Ave.

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

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Health Centre

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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

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Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

INTERESTED IN FREE JEWELLERY and having fun with friends!?

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Either host your own party or join our amazing Yukon team!

Phone 334-4944 GENERAL SERVICES & CARPENTRY â&#x20AC;˘ New Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Work + Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Painting CALLâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;867-336-1610 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

SANI-BLAST WATER TANK CLEANING & SANITIZING (867) 633-3784 WE PROVIDE! Manual cleaning of interior surface (up to 2hrs) 15 minutes of spherical impingement wash cycle with extraction of residues 30 minutes shock treatment with ozonator 15 minutes of extensive impingement rinsing 100 gallons of fresh potable water CALL TODAY TO HAVE YOUR POTABLE WATER TANKS CLEANED & SANITIZED

BY PROFESSIONALS! TAIGA TILE & STONE Ceramic, porcelain, glass, slate, stone & cultured stone kitchens, bathrooms, backsplashes, fireplaces and exteriors 6 years in the trade Excellent references Contact Adam, 867-335-6526 ANGYĘźS MASSAGE Mobile Service.

Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology.

Angelica Ramirez Licensed Massage Therapist.

867-335-3592 angysmassage@hotmail.com 8 Versluce Place Whitehorse YT, Y1A 5M1 Home Support/Respite Care Available Certified nursing-home attendant/ home-care worker Available days, evenings & weekends Recent RCMP check Valid drivers licence Tender, loving care 334-7405 LEEĘźS BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Specializing in shoebox receipts, payroll, small & large businesses Using Sage 50/Simply Accounting and Excel Good for truckers/small contractors $30 per hour Phone Lee at 334-7625 YELLOW TRUCK EXCAVATING 393-3667 or 333-0972 Residential and Commercial Gravel - Sand - Concrete - Topsoil Dump Truck and Excavator Rentals Bobcat Services Excavating - Landscaping Road Construction MILLENNIUM GENERAL SERVICES -Spring Yard Cleaning -Power Raking -Aerating -Cut and Vacuum -Fertilizer -Install New Lawns -General Bobcat Work Make a Reservation First-Come, First-Served 633-3404 / 334-4474

Lost & Found LOST: TRAILER gate with licence plate, left at gate of Mt. Lorne dump on Sunday June 15. 633-6313 LOST: PAIR of dentures on 4th Avenue Monday or Tuesday between Salvation Army & Main St. 667-5670 ext #5, or 668-2311 LOST: LAB/HUSKY cross, all white, no collar (got out of it), name is Koda, large & friendly, lost on Saturday eve in McIntyre. If found please contact 335-3899

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YUKON NEWS HAINES BOROUGH Police Department. An officer found an orange Black Diamond backpack with ladies apparel along the Haines Highway during the bicycle race.

Please contact our department to reclaim your backpack. 907-766-2121

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS VENTILATION AIR INTAKE RELOCATION CLOSELEIGH MANOR, BOILER CHIMNEY EXTENSION – 100 LAMBERT STREET YUKON HOUSING UNIT # 080000 WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 15, 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 Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114.

Site Visit: July 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

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

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

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INTERPRETIVE PULL-OUT INFRASTRUCTURE Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest relating to undertake undertake repair and maintenance of Tourism and Culture’s interpretive pull-out infrastructure along Yukon highways and major roads.

Written responses to this request should include previous experience undertaking comparable repair and maintenance work, training and/or credentials and contact information.

Interpretive sites are located throughout Yukon and interested parties from Yukon communities are encouraged to respond. Respondents should indicate their location within Yukon and the region(s) they are interested in working within.

This REOI will be used as a regional source list for future invitational tendering opportunities. It will not lead directly to any contract.

Written submissions clearly marked with the above project title, will be received up to July 4, 2014, at Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2.

Technical questions may be directed to Clare Daitch at (867) 667-3458.

The responses will not be ranked or used to pre-qualify or assess the respondent’s ability to provide goods or services.

Interested parties may obtain the information package from www. gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre.

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

Tourism and Culture

FOUND: SET of Mastercraft drill bits for larger projects at corner of 2nd and 4th in front of Yukon Employees' Union building, can be picked up at YEU/upstairs by identification MISSING: FROM Bernie's gas station June 23 at 1 pm, decorative large green bag with two stylized butterflies, sentimental value, older iPod inside, reward, no questions.

Vanessa 456-4877

FOUND: KNIFE on Carmacks burn ATV trail June 14 while mushroom picking. 668-1040 and describe FOUND: MASTERCRAFT circle saw kit (originally identified as drill kit) at corner of 2nd & 4th in front of YEU Building. 667-2331

Business Opportunities GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

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PUBLIC TENDER

Project Description: The project includes replacing abutments, and damaged Bailey panel end posts, installing new timber wing walls, reconstructing road, placing rip rap and other miscellaneous work.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 17, 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 Amin Abdullah at (867) 6337942.

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.

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

Project Description: Provision of LiDAR Mapping Services of the Klondike Highway, Freegold Road and Silver Trail corridors.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 22, 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 Michael Kearney at (867) 6337931.

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

Highways and Public Works

LIDAR MAPPING SERVICES FOR KLONDIKE HIGHWAY, FREEGOLD ROAD AND SILVER TRAIL CORRIDORS

IN CONJUNCTION WITH DESLIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Are anticipating the construction of Phase 2 of the Teslin street improvement project during the summer/fall of 2014.

Sports Equipment WOMENʼS OʼNEILL 2-pc Farmer John style wetsuit, sz 10, used once, $80; 2 new pairs of womenʼs track shoes, Acer sz 7.5, Adidas sz 7, $60 ea. 633-4607 SET OF ladies golf clubs in leather bag, $50.

633-3805 ROAD BIKE, exc shape, $800. 332-2768

2 PAIRS inline skates, size 9, incl elbow & knee protectors, $30 ea. 668-4587 AIR HOCKEY table, exc cond, $100.

633-4827 TREADMILL, TEMPO 632T, 2 1/2 years old, gently used, $400. 334-2031 1982 PEUGEOT 10-spd road bike, like new, $250. ykstuff@yahoo.ca

Livestock OLDER MARE, broke to ride, up to date on Coggins, vaccines, teeth and farrier work, for more info call 456-2249 15-YR-OLD PACK horse, Cogins negative, teeth just floated, exc cond, $750 obo. Bernard 667-2067 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 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

CYCLE CROSS bike, awesome shape, $450, 332-2768

HAY FOR SALE Dry bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale.

633-4496 or astra@northwestel.net

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Free Range grass-fed Chickens & Turkeys Irrigated & fertilized Brome Hay Standing dead pine firewood Call 334-8960

BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENTS FOR YUKON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS BLOCK I VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON 2014 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 23, 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 Alex Jobin at (867) 393-6259.

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

FREE RANGE, ORGANICALLY FED, locally reared; Fresh Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys.

Remember what chicken tasted like... this is it.

Processed whole birds will be ready mid-July.

Robert 334-8444 ibexvalleyfarm@gmail.com

Legals

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 30-min consultation for $25+tax.

1.800.663.1919 604.687.3221 DIAL-A-LAW Access free legal info on BC laws.

1.800.565.5297 604.687.4680

Funded by the Law Foundation of BC

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESIGN/BUILD FOR 8 HOUSING UNITS

In anticipation of this initiative, Village of Teslin and Deslin Development Corporation are seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

The project will be two duplexes, each containing 2 three-bedroom units and 2 one-bedroom legal suites, to be built on Ta’an Kwäch’än Settlement land in the Porter Creek Subdivision of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Interested parties can access information from: Brad Stoneman Deslin Development Corporation Box 93, Teslin Yukon Y0A 1B0 e-mail: stoneman@northwestel.net phone: 867-390-2180

For further clarification please contact Dennis Nicloux, Housing Manager email dnicloux@taan.ca; telephone (867) 668-3613 ext. 297; or, in person at 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse.

This project is being funded under the Building Canada Fund.

Proposals must include the following: s Timeline including start and completion dates; s Designs; and s Costs associated with the entire project including permits.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be awarded. The proposals will be assessed on cost, delivery, experience and references.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: July 7, 2014 by 4:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014

GRACO INFANT car seat, $15, basic white crib, no mattress, $40. 334-7061 CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 INFANT/TODDLER CAR seat, fairly new, exc cond, asking $100 obo, for info call 393-2630 CHILDʼS BIKE trailer, two-seater, can be used as stroller, very new cond, only used twice, $200 obo. 393-2630 TODDLER JOGGER, push style, $45; 2 strollers, 1 small & 1 large. 633-2293 or 335-0659 2 TRAILER bike attachments, $15 ea, bike (5-yr old), $20, HaPe-Woody-Click Ambulance theme box set, $50, Plan toy doll house w/7 dolls, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen sets, couch, $100 obo. 668-7659

Furniture BEDROOM SUITE (2 dressers & 2 end tables), $550 obo. 633-6619 after 5:00pm DINING ROOM suite, buffet, hutch & table with 6 chairs, $995 obo. 633-6619 after 5:00pm WOODEN KITCHEN table & chairs, $75.

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BEAUTIFUL FOLK art antique side board, $650. 668-5882 ANTIQUE DRESSERS, man's highboy and dresser with mirror, exc cond, $500 each obo. 334-5683 METAL BED frame, extends from double to king, $100. 633-2981 COUCH & loveseat, rust colour, faux suede, easy to clean, $1,200 obo; handpainted high back chairs, $200/pair. 336-846 LARGE OFFICE desk 6'X3" with wing, 4' office round table, 2 6' filing drawer credenzas, memo board, corner unit 5' X 3', $2,500.

668-7051 KING-SIZED MATTRESS, like new, deluxe, organic, Green Sleep brand, Ergo Hevea Sogno, see tmasc site for details, Selling due to latex allergy. 633-6462 WANTED: A good used double bed & frame. 336-1621 2-PIECE COUCH, cloth, brown, $75 obo.

334-1732

Personals CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community?

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

Info: RCMP 867-667-5555 DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office 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

COUCH & love seat, good cond, $400 obo; double bed, box spring & frame, very clean, $190 obo. 393-3113

Garage Sales

LARGE CHINA cabinet on buffet, $400; 4ʼ round d/r table & 6 chairs, leather seats/backs, $450. 633-3805

8TH & Alexander, downtown, Wednesday July 2, 5pm-9pm, multiple household moving sale, furniture, art, sports equipment, kitchen supplies etc

SOFA & reclining chair, 2 seats on sofa recline. 633-3805 DINING ROOM table, dark mahogany with insert & 4 chairs, $475. 633-6484

PUBLIC TENDER

GOLD RUSH chest trunk, $130. 668-6808

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Project Description: Purchase Vehicles for Fleet Vehicle Agency Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 22, 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 David Knight at (867) 667-3114.

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

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

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

BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENTS YUKON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS - BLOCK II VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is August 6, 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 Alex Jobin at (867) 393-6259.

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

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SEARCHING FOR OUR HERITAGE - RESEARCH AND DATA ENTRY

PURCHASE VEHICLES

Your Community Connection

Project Description: Searching for Our Heritage identifies and documents Yukon First Nations artifacts that originated in Yukon and are held in collections around the world. The purpose of this project is to perform research, data entry, database edits, and to write collector profiles.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 16, 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 Doug Bishop at (867) 667-8905.

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

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

PUBLIC TENDER

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SHAKWAK HIGHWAY PROJECT CHANNEL UPGRADES COPPER JOE CREEK KM 1695.4 ALASKA HIGHWAY YUKON Project Description: Work consists of but is not limited to excavating common materials and constructing the channel, producing hauling and placing rip rap and vegetation and restoration of site.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 31, 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 Stanley at (867) 633-7901.

Funding for this project is provided by the United States Government as part of the Shakwak Project Agreement 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.

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

Highways and Public Works

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Tourism and Culture

APPLICATION FOR A PESTICIDE PERMIT UNDER THE ENVIRONMENT ACT Application No. 4201-21-018

Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande

PM09-664-3

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Assignment from 44379 Yukon Inc to Ironstone Resources Ltd.

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Laskey Creek, Tributary of Gold Run Creek

Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice.

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

Placer Mining

Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h

July 14, 2014

Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis.

Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.

A vegetation control program will be carried out on the White Pass & Yukon Railway lines from the BC border to MP 66.5, approximately one mile south of our Carcross depot in the middle of downtown Carcross, Yukon. This program is necessary in order to eliminate brush, weeds and other undesirable vegetation, which constitutes a hazard to the public and as well the White Pass & Yukon Railway employees. If left uncontrolled, vegetation contributes to trackside fires, impairs proper inspection of track infrastructure etc.

Products that will be applied are Arsenal PCP #23713 and VIsionMax PCP #27736. Herbicides will be applied on the rail line using a spray with a boom to apply to the ballast area of the railroad track.

Spraying will take place between July 15 and August 15. A person wishing to comment on this application for a permit must send written copies of the comments to the applicant and the Environmental Programs Branch (V-8), Department of Environment, Box 2703, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6, Fax (867) 3936205 or email envprot@gov.yk.ca within 14 days of the first publication of this notice (Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014).

Notices of the proposed activity, maps and signed copies of the application will be put up at the Log Cabin parking lot area, the Carcross Canada Post Office as well as any highly visible location within the town of Carcross.

DeAngelo Brothers Corporation Box 3326, Regina, SK, S4P 3H1 306-949-1315 or Toll free 1-866-707-9333

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