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A memorial for Clare Cherepak was set up in the foyer of Vanier Catholic Secondary School on Monday. The 15-year-old died early Saturday in a crash on the Alaska Highway that also killed Brendan Kinney, 20.

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irst Nations around the territory are biting the bullet this summer in support of restrictive regulations to help boost the much-diminished Yukon River chinook salmon population. Although Alaska has met its border escapement goal of getting at least 55,000 fish into Canadian waters, this year’s run is made up primarily of younger, male salmon. As a precautionary measure, most Yukon First Nations continue to voluntarily ban harvesting chinook, despite being given the green light to access their total allowable catch two weeks ago. In communities like Teslin, meanwhile, residents fear they are losing ancient traditions tied to catching salmon. Tom Cove, the Teslin Tlingit Council’s director of lands and resources, said the effects are farreaching. “It certainly affects food and diet, but it also has a devastating effect on cultural continuity,” he said. “There’s an intimate and culturally unique relationship with fish and wildlife. It’s passed on from generation to generation but also between people and the fish.” Cove said fishing for salmon isn’t done in isolation of other activities on the land, such as gathering food, plants and medicine. The self-imposed fishing ban means it’s a lot quieter around the community this summer. “Some of the most dramatic evidence is when you see vacant fish camps, where people would have otherwise been at the height of their activity on the land,” he said. “It’s growing weeds. There are very limited ways of mitigating the negative effects of the ban.”

The TTC has been one of the more proactive Yukon First Nations when it comes to chinook conservation. For many years, they’ve opted to fly fish into the community from the Taku River during the salmon runs there. Cove said it provides temporary relief to the situation, but it’s by no means a satisfactory replacement. Pauline Frost, chair of the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee, said Yukon First Nations have shown “great leadership” in the interest of chinook repopulation. “For many years, Canada was bearing the brunt of conservation,” she wrote in a news release on Aug. 12. “With the proactive management in Alaska and the sacrifices on the part of Alaska communities, we have had a year where one river, two nations, and many governments have worked together to get as many fish on the spawning grounds as possible.” As of Aug. 10, more than 64,000 Yukon River chinook salmon had passed into Canada through the Eagle sonar, according to the subcommittee. Roughly 70 per cent of those fish are male, which creates uncertainty in the overall ability of the fish to replenish its population in the coming years. In Mayo, the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation has also publicly supported a voluntary fishing ban. The government recently purchased a metric tonne of sockeye from Skeena River, B.C. and is offering two fish per citizen. Matthew McHugh, fish and wildlife officer for the First Nation, said the closure is a huge concern for members of the community. “People are used to fishing right now, they’re twiddling their thumbs and antsy to get out there,” he said.

“It’s fine and dandy to provide a bit of a food source, but it doesn’t really address the whole culture and tradition of the fish camp, and pulling fish out of nets and smoking them on the river.” To help alleviate some of that loss, the community is holding a fall fish culture camp, targeting chum salmon, at Fraser Falls. McHugh called it “a bit of a crap shoot” because they have no idea of the abundance of chum salmon in the area, but they’re hoping to get elders and youth together so they can interact on the land. “That’s the big concern – the youth aren’t learning the techniques out there,” he said. In recent days Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation, Kwanlin Dun First Nation and the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation have issues news releases stating their support for voluntary bans on catching chinook. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans confirmed that two First Nations had decided to harvest chinook salmon for cultural or ceremonial purposes, but wouldn’t say which. The commercial, recreational and domestic fishery of chinook will remain closed for the remainder of the 2014 season in order to protect salmon stocks, according to DFO. Cove said TTC is calling on other communities along the Yukon River to stop fishing the chinook entirely. “At some point we believe the fish will find a way to recover and come back,” he said. “We have to concentrate on the chinook, this unique, remarkable species of fish that through no act of its own, is suffering a threat to its very existence.” Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorse mourns two killed in highway crash Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

hitehorse residents have been hit hard by the loss of two young people this week. Clare Cherepak, 15, and Brendan Kinney, 20, died after a car crash on the Alaska Highway in the early hours of Saturday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the sudden and tragic loss of one of our students,” wrote Ryan Sikkes, principal of Vanier Catholic Secondary School, where Cherepak attended, on the school’s website. “Her smile, warmth and humour will be missed by staff and students alike.” Vanier is open from noon to four this week for students and community members to get together and share memories of Cherepak. “It is heartening to read all the posts on this and Clare’s page – I know her family appreciates all your support during this difficult time,” wrote Sikkes. “When dealing with tragic events like this, it is also important to take care of yourselves. Counsellors will be available at Vanier Catholic Secondary to talk to anyone who has been affected by this incident.” As of Tuesday the school’s reception area had transformed into a memorial for the teenager. Just inside the front doors sat a small table with a photo of Cherepak, a burning candle, flowers and a bible. Behind that, friends and teachers posted photos and wrote memories in marker on a large poster board. Also nearby were craft supplies to make a colourful card or a small felt heart to give to Cherepak’s family or someone else in need of support. Brochures with information on places to go and people to call for help and comfort were also on hand. “With the heaviest of hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved daughter, sister and friend Clare Cherepak,” wrote members of her family in a message posted on the Vanier website. A memorial service and recep-

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The scene of the fatal motor vehicle accident between a semi-truck and a Honda Accord at the intersection of the Alaska Highway and Robert Service Way on Saturday afternoon. Clare Cherepak, 15, and Brendan Kinney, 20, both died in the early-morning collision.

tion for Cherepak will take place at Vanier on Thursday at 2 p.m. The family asks attendees to “come as you are, or in bright colours, just as Clare would have liked.” Cherepak’s family has requested that well-wishers donate to the Whitehorse Food Bank or Blood Ties Four Directions instead of bringing flowers, “to honour Clare’s compassionate and giving nature.” “Clare was loved by many and will be missed by all.” Cherepak’s friends and family have also gathered online at a Facebook page called “RIP Clare Cherepak” to share memories, photos and condolences. Porter Creek Secondary School, where Kinney graduated in 2012, has also opened its doors “to students or others from the community who want to talk, to post a message or photo, or leave a private written message for the families,”

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Friends and teachers wrote about their memories of Clare Cherepako at a memorial set up at Vanier school.

wrote vice-principal Trevor Ratcliff on the school’s website.

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Counsellors are available there as well, from noon through four this week. Cherepak and Kinney were both passengers in a Honda Accord around 3 a.m. Saturday when the car collided with a semi-truck pulling a B-train. The RCMP investigation is ongoing, but police suspect that the driver of the Accord attempted to turn into the intersection at Robert Service Way when it was struck by the truck. A third passenger, an 18-year-old male, was medevaced to Vancouver General Hospital where he is in serious but stable condition. The car’s driver, a 15-year-old female, was treated for injuries at Whitehorse General Hospital and has been released. The truck driver was not harmed. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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Yukon government relying on B&Bs to fill in for group homes Ashley Joannou

been short on appropriate placements.” Bed and breakfasts had not he Yukon government has been used previously, she said. been forced over the past Living said the B&Bs have been year to rely on local bed used less than five times, for stays and breakfasts to house youth in that are usually around four days government care, after the beds in long, until a more appropriate group homes have filled up. spot can be found. They have Pat Living, spokesperson for been used to house youth 13 years the Department of Health and or older, she said. Social Services, confirmed that There are no youth currently “within the past year, Family and staying at B&Bs, she said. Children’s Services has occasion“When children and youth ally used local B&Bs to house come into care, they typically youth coming in to care, on a very don’t do so in a planned way, so short-term basis, when we have on occasion we don’t have enough News Reporter

beds,” she said. “So the use of B&Bs has been a very deliberate choice on our part because it provides a more homelike atmosphere until an alternative is available.” Living said the youth living at the bed and breakfasts have a worker that stays with them. “In the same way that they would have a worker if they were in a group home or that they would have staff around them in a group home, they would be accompanied in the B&B when they’re there,” she said. The youth still go to school

and participate in any of the planned activities they would be a part of if they were living in a group home. There are currently six group homes in the territory. Living didn’t know how many beds that is. As for whether or not using bed and breakfasts is a sign that there needs to be a new group home in the territory, Living would only say that the department is monitoring the situation. “We are aware of it. We’re looking at it. But in all honestly, it could be an anomaly as well.”

According to Living, the government pays the local bed and breakfasts “the regular B&B rate based on the normal occupancy.” She didn’t say how much that is. Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham could not be reached it time for today’s deadline. Cabinet spokesperson Elaine Schiman said the minister is aware of the situation in regard to B&B usage and “the need for development of an additional group home facility is currently being examined.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Student dental records lost Sam Riches

a thorough search before informing parents. “We undertook an extensive he search for a missing search, by multiple players, dental health logbook, through all the possible locawith the information of tions that the book could be,” more than 300 students, will said Living. continue on, says Pat Living, That search included the spokeswoman for Department dental health office, the dental of Health and Social Services. therapy room in the school, In late July, Whitehorse and vehicles that the theraresidents whose children atpists were traveling in. tended Christ the King were “We took a period of time informed of the missing book to look for it and when we had through a letter, explaining exhausted all the locations we the book had been lost or could think of, that’s when misplaced. we undertook to inform the It was discovered that the parents. That took us several book was missing at the end weeks.” of the school year, but the Each school has its own department opted to undergo dental logbook. They are News Reporter

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typically stored in the dental health office. Therapists visiting a school check out the books as needed. The book is kept locked in the dental office at the school and returned to the main dental office at the end of the year. The department noticed the Christ the King book was missing in June. “We believe it’s been misplaced,” said Living. “Once school is back in we think we stand a pretty good chance of being able to track it down.” The department has not been able to complete a search of all the schools, as many are shut down over the summer months and many dental

therapists may change schools. “The search is ongoing,” Living said. “We haven’t stopped looking for it. We very clearly understand the importance of protecting personal information for both our clients and our patients.” The logbook contained student names and numbers, dates of birth, and dental plan information – such as “tooth five had a filling.” The information, Living said, could not be used to commit identity fraud. The department has informed Diane McLeodMcKay, the territory’s information and privacy commissioner, but not the RCMP as

they don’t believe it has been stolen. The process has led to the department evaluating its current procedures and how it can “implement changes to prevent similar instances from occurring.” “I’ve been with the department for about 20 years and this is the first time something like this has happened. The program itself predates me by a good 20 to 30 years, no one can remember anything like this happening before,” Living said. “If it surfaces we will happily send out a letter saying it has been found.”

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thrown to the ground before the man got back on his bike and cycled away. 70-year-old woman She said she’s lucky she assaulted in Riverdale fell on the grass and not the this weekend says it concrete. all started when she told a Several people heard her cyclist to stop riding on the calling for help and came. sidewalk. She was taken to the hosCarol Boschman says she pital. Nothing was broken, was walking down Lewes but Boschman, whose left Boulevard near Klondike arm is in a sling, said she’s Road Sunday afternoon sore and has some soft tissue when a cyclist came up from injuries and inflammation. behind her on her right side. Police are asking for the “He flew by me, and I said public’s help to track down a to him, ‘Hey, you’re breaksuspect. ing the law. There’s a wellThe man is described as marked bike lane for you to approximately 5’10” tall, with be on.’” a medium build, according Boschman says the man to the RCMP. He appeared went and placed his bike in a to be about 50 years old with bike rack, and she thought he shorter dark hair. He was was calling to her. wearing prescription glasses. She said she moved closer He had on a red coat with to hear what he was saying. reflective patches on the “Then he started yelling side and dark pants and was at me and yelling and yelling wearing a dark hat. at me, ‘Get out of here, get Investigators have released away, get out of here.’ He was a blurry image of the suspect. really yelling. He said, ‘We Anyone with any infordon’t need Yukoners like you mation is asked to call the here,’ is what he said. I just Whitehorse RCMP detachkind of stood there. The next ment at 867-667-5551. thing I knew, he proceeded to Boschman, who has lived slap me.” in Whitehorse for the last Boschman says she was eight years, says people need slapped three times and to be aware of the rules when News Reporter

Nehass to stand trial About two months after a judge found Michael Nehass unfit to stand trial, a Yukon mental health review board has reversed that decision. Nehass will be back in court this week to set a date for trial. The Yukon man has been in jail since December 2011. He is facing a slew of charges

in both territorial and supreme court. Many of the charges he accumulated while in custody. In May of this year, a territorial court judge found that Nehass suffers from a major mental disorder. While suffering from a disorder does not necessarily mean a person is unfit to stand trial, judge Michael Cozens ruled Nehass’s beliefs “overwhelm his ability

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Nehass’s lawyer, Bibhas Vaze, would only say that “in my view the board properly considered evidence regarding fitness for trial – that is, the capacity to understand the proceedings one faces, the jeopardy that lies therein, and the ability to instruct counsel – and came to the correct conclusion.” Meanwhile, a 19-year-old

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teen who spent a month in jail waiting for his hearing after being found not criminally responsible was released last week. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge. The list of conditions include that he work with officials to come up with a mental health care plan and attend counselling. (Ashley Joannou)

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MATTERS A now-famous 1972 photo of Earth taken by Apollo 17 astronauts from 45,000 kilometres away became known as “the blue marble”. The late scientist Carl Sagan described a 1990 picture taken from six billion kilometres away by the unmanned Voyager 1 as a “pale blue dot.” The vision of Earth from a distance has profoundly moved pretty much anyone who has ever seen it. “When we look down at the earth from space, we see this amazing, indescribably beautiful planet,” International Space Station astronaut Ron Garan said. “It looks like a living, breathing organism. But it also, at the same time, looks extremely fragile.” Referring to the atmosphere, Garan added “it’s really sobering … to realize that that little paper-thin layer is all that protects every living thing on Earth.” Many astronauts report a deep feeling of connection that transcends borders and worldly conflict – referred to by some as the “overview effect.” Apollo 14’s Edgar Mitchell said, “You develop an instant global consciousness, a people orientation, an intense dissatisfaction with the state of the world, and a compulsion to do something about it. From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty.” How can anyone who has even seen a photo of the Earth

treat our small blue home with disdain and carelessness? How can anyone fail to recognize how precious and finite the resources, especially water, are – and that we must share and care for what we have? The “blue marble” photo from Apollo 17, the last manned lunar mission, catalyzed the global environmental movement. Now, as people around the world compete for air, water and land – not just with each other, but with corporations bent on profit at any cost – we need a resurgence in action to care for our small blue planet. That’s why I’m about to embark on what will likely be my last national tour. From September 24 to November 9, I’m crossing the country, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, B.C., with 20 stops along the way. The plan is to work with Canadians from all walks of life to protect the people and places we love. It’s the most important thing I’ve ever done. And it’s going to be fun! Because they care deeply about our country and the planet, many friends are joining me along the way, including Feist, Neil Young, the Barenaked Ladies, Margaret Atwood, Kinnie Starr, Raine Maida, Grimes, Danny Michel, Stephen Lewis, Bruce Cockburn, Robert Bateman, Shane Koyczan and many more. The goal of the Blue Dot Tour is to work with community leaders and groups, local governments, First Nations, musicians, writers, legal experts and – we hope – you on local, regional and national initiatives to ensure all Canadians have access to clean water, fresh air and healthy food. Ultimately, we’d like to see the right to a healthy environment Publisher

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In praise of Eagle Plains Doug Sack

out of the river valley where the real fun begins as you climb up to the southern doorway to the EAGLE PLAINS Plains. veryone who lives in this There, where it flattens out on vast and varied territory, top, you’ll find a mandatory pit which Harry Waldron used stop with a big view of the Ogilvie to describe as a “207,000 square far below where it meanders mile outdoor insane asylum,” north-east to join the Peel and, has a favourite place sonewhere eventually, the mighty Mackenzie between the B.C. border and the on its journey to the Beaufort Arctic Ocean, and I am no differ- Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Do not ent in that regard. drive past the viewing platform, Mine has remained constant because it is one of the great hisfrom the moment I first saw it in torical photo ops in all the Yukon. the mid 1970s from the seat of a There, right in front of your D-8H Caterpillar bulldozer. I’ve eyes, you’ll find a 30,000-year-old been an Eagle Plains kind of guy history lesson in which you can ever since. clearly see the exact spot where Now this is not to say I’m a the Laurentide Ice Sheet ended. Dempster Highway kind of guy, It’s as if the last Ice Age knocked even though it’s my favourite road on the front door of the Eagle in the world, because the road Plains but decided not to come in. itself has caused me to mutter To your right are the rough more angry curses than sighs of peaks of the Ogilvies, devastated pleasure over the years and I’ve by millennia of glaciers and mileoften described it as “the Road to deep ice fields. To the left are the Nowhere” because it concludes in gentle rolling peaks of the tundraInuvik, N.W.T., a town I’ve never covered Richardsons, untouched been able to find a reason to like. by any erosion other than that Inuvik is certifiable proof that it caused by wind, sun and rain. is possible to go too far north in The contrast is as stark as seelife’s elusive quest to find peace, ing a photograph of an 80-yeartruth, serenity or beauty, but this old Bombay Peggy standing next is not the time nor place to dwell to the angelic Jackie Evancho, but on unpleasant places. maybe you have to be a mountain To limit the boundaries of man to describe geology in such spectacular even further, the feminine terms. Plains of Eagle have a very defTo put it more clearly, from inite beginning and end in the that point north along the route middle of the Dempster, if you of the Dempster to slightly south know where to look and why. of the N.W.T. border where they For sure, the first third of the grow smaller and smaller evenDempster runs through some tually disappearing into the flat amazing country, including the Arctic tundra like the tail of a sea craggy Tombstones, the bald dragon disappearing under water, mountaintops along the Blackyou can see how all the mounstone and a nice long run on the tains of North America would banks of the bucolic Ogilvie River. have looked had they been spared But it’s the dramatic uphill run the devastation of the ice. Special for the News

Reconsider plans for liquefied natural gas Open letter to the Yukon Energy Corporation board of directors: I understand that you are having a board meeting this week and I hope that you will be able to include some crucial items on your agenda. First, as you drive to the Yukon Energy boardroom please note the proximity of the new liquefied natural gas generating and storage site to the only entrance to the Yukon Energy infrastructure. Also note that the dam, diesel generators, Yukon Energy administration and control systems are all very close. Pat Irvin can tell you all about the fire that happened at Yukon Energy on October 30, 1997, what was lost and what the risks are with having all this crucial electrical infrastructure in one place. Secondly, according to newspaper reports, your management will be presenting an up-to-date estimate of the possible cost over-runs of the $38 million project. Please take this opportunity to review this project and consider, is it the same project that you approved back in September 2013? Here are some changes: The LNG is no longer from

guaranteed conventional sources that the Shell Jumping Pound facility was touted as, after Shell cancelled that project back in February. There is only one LNG supplier, Fortis in Delta, B.C., so you are buying fracked LNG, and you have to accept spot pricing because stuff happens when there is only one supplier. The A-train trucking units are still not permitted in B.C., so the transportation costs are going to be greater and – surprise! – the trucks leak. Venting is normal. The old generators are old, but as was revealed during the Yukon Utilities Board hearing, Yukon Energy could not provide a written report of their status. Documents showed they have only needed to be run for 12 hours each for the past three years. With the downturn in the economy, Victoria Gold on hold, Whitehorse Copper mired and now Minto mine looking at layoffs. Who knows what the repercussions of the Quesnel mining disaster is going to have on the industry? Is the need for expanded capacity that urgent anymore?

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A scene along the Dempster Highway.

The plains also have many people stories, starting with the varied native cultures who hunted the great caribou herds for tens of thousands of years, and some interesting white man misadventures of the last century, such as the Lost Patrol. In a nutshell, a Mountie patrol making an annual routine trip from Fort MacPherson to Dawson in the winter of 1910-11 got lost and starved to death. Their bodies were found the following spring by a rescue patrol led by Cpl. W.J.D. Dempster, for whom the highway is named. And “The Mad Trapper of Rat River” saga ended violently in 1930 on the Eagle River, where Albert Johnson was tracked down and killed by Mounties using an airplane piloted by flying ace Wop May. While neither of those tragic stories has anything to do with my high regard for these proud plains, the legend of Harry Waldron is another matter because he

was a good personal friend back in Dawson in the ‘70s. To outward appearances, Harry was just another government welder who worked 40 hours a week bending metal to suit his will. Off-duty he was a “life of the party” kind of guy who entertained tourists for years in Diamond Tooth Gertie’s gambling casino in Dawson by picking up tables with his teeth and, occasionally, going on-stage to recite Robert Service poems, a hobby at which he excelled. For reasons known only to him, while welding on the Eagle Plains as his working career was winding down, he proclaimed himself “The Keeper of the Arctic Circle” and sat in a rocking chair dressed in top hat and tuxedo at latitude 66, 33 degrees north, to recite Service to unsuspecting busloads of tourists. He did that for years at one of the coldest and windiest spots on the plains, well known for frequent sightings of grizzlies, and nobody ever knew

if he had a deal with the tour companies or if one of his loose screws finally fell out. He passed on several years ago but is immortalized with a photo at the Tombstone Interpretive Centre as a significant contributor to the lore of the Dempster. I camped at the Arctic Circle last week for three nights to honour his memory and noticed his job has been taken over by a dancing gopher who greets every tourist, especially the children, and eats right out of their hands. When I got back to Eagle Plains Lodge and mentioned to owner Stan McNevin that Harry has been replaced by a gopher, he laughed and suggested he probably would have preferred one of those dancing girls from Gertie’s but at least a local got his job. Maybe Harry actually believed the Yukon is an outdoor nuthouse and needed a doorman in a tuxedo to welcome visitors to the Arctic Circle, where the nearby mountains look like they’re made of soft green velvet soon to turn to the rainbow colours of autumn and finally the quiet white of winter. Personally, I think he just wanted people to have a good chuckle as they passed through the Yukon’s most beautiful spot. Beauty and laughter have always travelled well together and it’s as if they were married where the Eagle Plains cross the Arctic Circle. Harry knew that. I know it. And, now, so do you, but I would love to hear from other Yukoners about places you love or loathe… and why. It could make good column fodder down the road. Doug Sack was the sports editor of the Yukon News from 1974 through 1984. He’s currently touring the territory.

to their original colour, electric orange, and the weather-stained, bare plywood to a wall of white. The improvements were quickly noticed. Did you ever imagine Yukon food and camaraderie. The raising The Rotarians did have some Energy would need surveillance of a 20-foot totem pole downtown help. A small but efficient band of cameras because of the daily protest- against a backdrop of Tlingit singlocals showed up too. They probers and sacred tobacco? ing and dancing with the staccato of ably felt, as I did, that they weren’t Lastly, please read Ken de la hammer-drill and the smell of cedar about to let a bunch of well-meanBarre’s letter to the editor in the Aug. and concrete dust in the air was ing strangers do good works in our 6 Yukon News. He summarizes the truly inspiring. town unaided. problems with the regulatory review Our group, on behalf of the Well, they’re no longer strangers of the Yukon Energy LNG project community of Carcross, wants to but friends. Thank you so much very well. thank CTFN for hosting such an Rendezvous Rotary Club for your This is a decision point on the engaging, inclusive and fun gather- interest and investment in our comproject. I was on the Yukon Energy ing. munity! board: I know you can stop it, right The second event we’d like to And thanks to the following now, before we waste any more of highlight involves the Rendezvous fellow locals for proving that we our children’s future on this bad Rotary Club of Whitehorse. Their know what volunteerism is too: idea. Carcross member, Kells Boland, ap- Shale Brooke and Granite Davies, proached us with the kind offer of Norma Waddington, Nelson Lepine, Sally Wright doing a volunteer project here and Nancy Maides, Linda Pringle and Kluane Lake seeking directions on that. friends. We immediately pointed to the We also appreciate the support Some thank-yous totem memorial, some parts of of the following businesses: Builders which seemed poorly finished and Supplyland, The Bistro (thanks for from Carcross tacky. So, a dozen Rotarians showed the beer, Dustin, you saved lives), A couple of remarkable events have up recently, under their own steam, Caribou Coffee and Southern Lakes Woodwork. occurred in our town of late that we on their own dime and with their own supplies. think deserve mention. They spent the day cleaning Dan Kemble Carcross/Tagish First Nation’s Chair, South Klondike Dakka Kwaan Days was a wonderful and painting under the hot sun. When done they’d transformed the Local Advisory Council, mid-summer celebration involving cultural events, competitions, paddlewheel from ugly, P.W. green Carcross

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First Nations launch court challenge of B.C. treaty process But the alliance argues the majority of nine parcels of property being signed over actually falls within its VANCOUVER own membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; traditional territory. stack of overlapping land claims Alliance chairman and Grand by First Nations is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cancerâ&#x20AC;? Chief Stewart Phillip argues a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fundawithin British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treaty pro- mentally flawedâ&#x20AC;? B.C. Treaty process cess, says a prominent provincial chief is hampering fair resolution of the spearheading a court challenge of dispute. the decades-old method of negotiatâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This process has been around ing aboriginal rights and title in the now for approximately 23 years. It has province. cost billions of dollars with very little The seven-members Okanagan result,â&#x20AC;? Phillip said in an interview on Nation Alliance has filed filed a civil Monday. claim in B.C. Supreme Court in VanPhillip said he believes the governcouver disputing the B.C. Treaty pro- ment is signing so many of these cess, and centres it legal action around incremental agreements because of an agreement between the province the criticism around the glacial pace and Ktunaxa Nation Council. of treaty talks. The incremental treaty agreement â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overlap issue is the cancer of was signed in March 2013 and gives the B.C. treaty process.â&#x20AC;? the Cranbrook, B.C., nation and its British Columbia is the only adjoining bands 242 hectares of land province that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sign agreements in the West Kootenay. The deal is the with its First Nations in the 1800s. first stage of forging a broader treaty. There are only a couple modern-day Tamsyn Burgmann Canadian Press

treaties. The process for negotiating aboriginal land rights was established in 1992 by agreement of the province, the federal government and the First Nations Summit. Those efforts created the B.C. Treaty Commission, an independent body devised to facilitate the treaty negotiations. The lawsuit seeks a declaration by the provincial government, under the minister of aboriginal relations, that it failed to consult with the alliance before unilaterally moving ahead with the Ktunaxa deal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also seeking an injunction stopping the province from taking further steps to transfer the lands, known as the Wensley Bench. A spokesman for the province declined comment on the lawsuit, but noted the goal of instituting incremental agreements is to speed up the process.

A request for comment by the Ktunaxa nation was not immediately returned. The alliance contends the land signed away includes village sites, hunting grounds and other cultural heritage sites important to its own members. The legal action was filed after the group attempted for more than a year to resolve the issue with the province directly, Phillip said. He said many swaths of land are in dispute across the province, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only when a claimant group is at the point of signing off on an agreement that it triggers the concern of the adjacent community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like your neighbour talking ad nauseam about what they want to do in terms of improving their property,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really pay much attention to it until the guy starts knocking your fence down and encroaching on half of your property to complete his renovation of his

house.â&#x20AC;? B.C. Treaty Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre declined to comment on the suit because the case is targeting the province. But the commission will always encourage First Nations to work out protocols on shared territory, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This business about running off to court every time we run into an obstacle, I mean, eventually we have to sit down and figure it out amongst ourselves,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the position of the treaty commission since day one, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always going to be our position.â&#x20AC;? Another overlapping treaty agreement thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caused a stir in recent weeks has occurred near Terrace, B.C. The Gitxsan First Nation threatened evictions of the railway, foresters and fishermen in a dispute over land it claims, but was handed to two neighbouring First Nations in a treaty agreement.

Icebreakers head out to map Arctic sea floor Bob Weber Canadian Press

anada has sent two icebreakers to the High Arctic to gather scientific data in support of its plan to bid for control of the sea floor

under and beyond the North Pole. The coast guard vessels Terry Fox and Louis St. Laurent set out Friday on a six-week journey that will take them to the eastern side of the Lomonosov Ridge, a long undersea feature that runs from near Elles-

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mere Island in Nunavut northward over the pole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If ice conditions permit, this survey will include areas in the vicinity of the North Pole,â&#x20AC;? said a government bulletin released Friday afternoon. The trip comes after Canada made a partial submission in December to the United Nations body that is considering claims from different countries to sections of the Arctic sea floor. That submission involved 1.2 million square kilometres, but Prime Minister Stephen Harper stepped in at the last minute to insist Canada extend its claim

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YukomiCon celebrates geek culture

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Party-goers dance it up during YukomiCon’s Costume Ball on Saturday night.

At Comic-Con International in San Diego, one of the most popular in North he Whitehorse ConAmerica, upwards of 130,000 vention Centre smells people attend each year. To like fried food and too put it in layman’s terms, commany warm bodies in one ic-cons are a celebration of room. Alice of Wonderland geek culture on a scale you’ve greets me at the door. In the probably never seen before. dim light it looks like the front John Boivin, one of the of her dress is splattered in organizers of the Yukon’s blood. first-ever comic-con, can imIn one corner of the room mediately sense I’m out of my Kevin Sorbo, star of the TV depth. Looking around, it’s series Hercules: The Legendnot hard to tell why. In this ary Journeys, is engaged in an cape-clad, sword-wielding animated conversation with crowd, my jeans and sweater a woman dressed as Spiderstick out like a sore thumb. man. “Heads up!” he warns as “Listen,” he explains paa man swinging a light saber tiently. “Nerds are just people runs past. with an intense interest on a This is YukomiCon, and I’m focused subject. Comic-Con is an outsider who has stumbled just Spruce Bog for nerds.” into the nerd kingdom. I begin to relax a little. It’s Comic-cons, short for true. A woman dressed as a comic book conventions, steampunk wench is delicately began in the 1970s and have examining an old Nintendo since exploded as world-wide gaming system. It reminds me phenomenons. The events of the way I would handle a celebrate comic books, films, custom made piece of pottery, science fiction and fantasy or a new pair of skis. literature, and their related “The last comic-con I was popular art forms. They at was in 1981,” Boivin tells involve workshops, panel dis- me. “Back then it was mostly cussions, celebrity autographs, about comic books and Star and of course lots of dressing Trek. Now we have a whole up as your favourite sci-fi or variety of interests, from gaming, nostalgia stuff, board fantasy character. Pavlina Sudrich Special for the News

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Kevin Sorbo, known for his role in the hit fantasy TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, was one of the celebrities during the three-day event.

games, cosplay (short for costume play), digital art, inking. The whole thing is a broad

expression of pop culture.” In a time when comicbook storylines dominate

Hollywood, the dividing line between where nerd culture ends and pop culture begins is increasingly blurry. This week, for example, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Guardians of the Galaxy are battling it out for box office domination across North America and here at home in Whitehorse. What casual theatre-goers may not realize is that each of these multi-billion dollar franchises is firmly rooted in comic-book history. The Guardians of the Galaxy first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1969, and the ninja turtles began as a comic-book series in 1984, preceding the cartoon series that ran from 1987 until 1996. “There’s an interesting tension that goes along with that popularization,” Boivin explains. “Nerds feel they’re different, that their interests are unique, but the fact is their niche is larger than ever. Now comic-cons appeal to die-hard fans as well as the people just mildly interested in comicbook movies.” If I’ve learned anything from classical history, it’s that if you’re going to infiltrate Troy, you’d better do it in hid-

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 ing. Before sneaking in to the panel discussion entitled “Fan Chat: Out of the Basement,” I borrow a friend’s mask. It’s an impressive fur-covered construction I’m told will make me look “just like Bebop.” All I can tell as I make my wobbly way to the conference room is that the mask weighs at least 10 pounds and severely limits my visibility. The panel discussion is underway when I arrive. A group of people sitting at the front of the room are engaged in a rapid, excited conversation with the packed audience. Character names are thrown back and forth, episode references fly fast and thick along with statements like “that’s so meta.” Someone cracks what I assume is an inside joke and everyone laughs. I can feel the community in this room. There is a palpable sense of excitement mixed with relief here. It’s a place where people with sometimes marginalized interests can come together and discuss face-to-face things like niche cartoons that are much loved by them but little known by the rest of us. Next door, several games of Warhammer are taking place. Land Pearson is head of the Northmen Gaming Club. Dressed as a Jedi, Pearson tries to explain the game of Warhammer. From what I can tell it involves two armies. “The ones we’re playing with today are your typical

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James Vainio, flanked by minister Mike Nixon and Vickybunnyangel, celebrates winning a prize during the Kids Cosplay Contest.

dwarves, dragons, and elves – the fantasy ones,” Pearson says. Indeed, hundreds of miniature rats, dwarves and dragons, all intricately painted, line the tables of the large room. Players roll several pairs of dice, consult manuals and use measuring tapes to gauge the advancing armies’ approach. From what I can tell it’s like a painstakingly manual computer game. “What we like about Warhammer is the

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face-to-face component,” says Pearson. “You don’t get that with a computer game. We meet once a week and a lot of time will go out for a beer or something afterwards. We’re a community, like a contemporary Lions Club.” The more I look around, the more I realize the comicbook-loving introvert I thought I would find here doesn’t exist. Never is that more clear than in talking to Vickybunnyangel. This

self-described cosplay fanatic has won multiple awards at comic-cons across North America for her elaborate costumes and embodiment of popular sci-fi characters. “Cons are great because it’s a warm, welcoming environment for a typically introverted community. You’re in a place where everyone is into the same things you are. You don’t have to be worried about being made fun of because we all understand each other.”

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Today Vickybunnyangel is dressed as Yuuko Ichihara from the manga series xxxHolic. She is styled as a geisha wearing a satin kimono with an elaborate wig and headpiece. Her eyes are blood red. Like the genre itself, everything about her is exaggerated. “I have about 30 different costumes I’ve made myself. Every one of them has presented a unique challenge to me – it’s always a project or character I’ve wanted to tackle.” Bunnyangel, who sells her portraits online and at comiccons, travels to at least one ‘con per month. “I think (cosplay) is a liberating experience. Everyone loves dressing up for Halloween. It’s positive, you get to be someone else.” As Bunnyangel says this, I think about the last Halloween costume I put a lot of effort into. I remember putting it on and for a few hours slipping into the skin of someone else. It was fun. Staring through the narrow slits of my Bebop mask I take one last look at the hustling crowds. I may not be able to read a manga comic book – I’m told you read this Japanese-style comic right to left – but I can read a room, and for the many people here the Yukon’s first comic-con is a success. Pavlina Sudrich is a freelance writer in Whitehorse who is interested in stepping up her comic-book game.

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A force of nature in comedy, Robin Williams was one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors David Bauder

during a Hollywood heyday in the 1980s and 1990s. His Academy Award as a supporting actor in Good NEW YORK Will Hunting came in a drama. he question from a fan in a In 1997, Entertainment Weekly Sirius XM interview last year magazine named Williams the funwas innocent – what do you think niest man alive, and the very next you’d be doing if you didn’t become year listed him as one of the world’s a comedian? – and within seconds 25 best actors – a double distinction Robin Williams was impersonating that made him rare, if not unique. physicist Stephen Hawking getting a He touched every generation and lap dance at a strip club. demographic, making his entrance in “Now don’t sit on the keyboard!” a 1970s comic generation with Steve Williams said, coaxing laughs from Martin, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd a few dozen people in a Manhattan and Billy Crystal. He exploded onto studio. the scene at a time when two schools How did he get there? Explaining of comedy dominated – Saturday it would take twice as long as it took Night Live and Johnny Carson – and to actually happen. Would anyone Williams felt equally comfortable else in the world have made such a running with both crowds. leap? Williams was the voice of a genie Not a chance. Williams, who died in Aladdin and a hyper disc jockey in an apparent suicide Monday, was in Good Morning Vietnam. In Mrs. a comic force of nature. The world Doubtfire, he played a dad who got to know him as the wild alien dressed as a woman to see his kids, in Mork & Mindy, a comedian who and in Birdcage, he played a gay man. elevated improvisation to an art He was an English teacher in Dead form and also demonstrated a rare Poets Society, a scientist in Awakenversatility in more serious roles. He ings and a prisoner of war in Jakob moved seamlessly from comedy to the Liar. In this year’s independent film The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, drama to tragedy to comedy again Associated Press

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remained a fugitive. Rescuers set traps baited with delicious treats such as sardines BRANDON, MAN. and tuna, but still had no luck. Manitoba cat has been safely Then last week they reported that trapped after evading capture one neigbourhood resident was for weeks with what was believed sabotaging their efforts by making to be a bird feeder stuck on its noise and flashing lights to delibhead. erately scare the animal away. According to the Brandon Dog captures sometimes and Area Lost Animals group, take months, Gramiak said, but Butterscotch is in good shape cat captures are usually much considering his ordeal and was quicker. being treated at the Grand Valley “His vision and sense of smell Animal Clinic. was affected because of this conRescuers were originally contraption. So to get him to the trap, cerned the ginger-and-white cat to get him to find the front of couldn’t eat or drink because of the trap, that was the challenge,” the device, but they later said they Gramiak explained. believed it could do both. At one point, rescuers arrived Toni Gramiak with the animal at a trap and found a Jack Russell group said it now appears the de- terrier inside. The pooch had vice was actually an insect catcher, managed to pull free from a girl not a bird feeder. who was walking it, and sniffed its She said the cat was waiting way to the bait meant for Butwhen a Brandon animal control terscotch. officer went to check the trap The dog was happily reunited early Saturday morning. with its owners. “Butterscotch walked into the There was previously no word trap finally,” Gramiak said Satur- on whether Butterscotch was day. “He was very scared.” male or female, but Gramiak said The cat was first spotted in the the cat is now recovering after predicament on July 23. being neutered, free of charge, by Despite having the device on a veterinarian at the clinic. his head and much of its face Butterscotch will be held for covered up, Butterscotch was several days for an owner to come still able to run and jump and forward, and will be put up for

She said Butterscotch was an occasional visitor to her yard before getting its head caught in the device and that he had gotten along well with her own cat, which she keeps on a leash. Butterscotch was spotted during the past two weeks in the

company of other cats, but fled whenever people approached. News of his safe capture prompted dozens of Facebook comments expressing relief and congratulations to the rescue group’s volunteers for their perseverance.

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LIFE Old Log Church seeks historic status Myles Dolphin News Reporter

lene Peck might be up in her 90s, but she still remembers her wedding at the Old Log Church. “I finished the school year and the next day we got married,” the former teacher said from her home in Fort St. John, B.C., recalling the brief time she spent working in the Yukon. “Whitehorse was really small back then. We had a minister but there were only three or four people at the ceremony.” The year was 1950 and the Old Log Church and Rectory were already 50 years old. Whitehorse was on the cusp of becoming the territory’s capital, growing in size and importance. More than six decades later, the Yukon Church Heritage Society board has nominated the buildings for heritage status, seeking to have them recognized at both the municipal and territorial levels. Built in 1900, the buildings are intimately linked to the early development of the city. At the turn of the 20th century, Anglican missionary William Carpenter Bompas was concerned with the lack of a place to worship in the community. He enlisted the help of Reverend R. J. Bowen, a trained carpenter who had previously built log churches in Dawson City and Forty Mile, to rectify the situation. After a brief bout with typhoid, Bompas came to Whitehorse on July 31, 1900 and set up work tents next to the church’s current site, in what is now Bishop Stringer Park. With the community’s help, the single-storey log structure was completed by October and the first service was held on Sunday, Oct. 7. A photographer captured the momentous occasion. The black and white picture, showing a packed room filled with stern faces, can be seen today inside the museum, along with other artifacts from various eras. Those include Reverend Bowen’s tools, his concertina and pictures of Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1959. The adjacent rectory was completed in 1901 and is still being used by the church for visiting clergy. Over the years, both buildings have seen their foundations and roofs replaced, but the logs have aged well. Linda Thistle, president of the heritage society, said the board has always felt the buildings were historic sites and deserving of heritage status. “The church was the centre of community in those days and throughout the war years, when it was used by all denominations,” she said. “Robert Service was the churchwarden for a while. Its use has been

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The Old Log Church on Elliot Street in downtown Whitehorse.

The Old Log Church’s rectory in downtown Whitehorse.

unbelievable.” She estimates tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world have visited the site. “Our joke at the museum is that if we had a dollar for every picture a tourist took of the church, we’d be all right,” she said with a laugh. Last summer, the YCHS board began the process to have the buildings designated as historic sites. They submitted applications to the city and to the Yukon government’s cultural services branch.

Thistle then gave a presentation at the church to the Yukon Heritage Resources Board, which was impressed by the fact that the buildings have been in almost continuous use since 1900. They made a recommendation to Minister Mike Nixon, who approved the request. The site will be recognized, provided there are no objections, by Sept. 30. For city recognition, a public hearing will be held on Oct. 14 and

the paperwork to be completed, only to be interrupted by the election of the territory’s first responsible government. When the Progressive Conservatives rose to power and formed the first party government of Yukon in 1979, the legislation was forever lost in the wind. “We thought that maybe with the territorial government we should have been grandfathered,” Thistle said. “But we weren’t, so when we realized the site wasn’t a historic one, we decided to dot our I’s and cross our t’s and get the process underway.” If approved by the city, the buildings will join a group of 15 other recognized historic sites, including the Taylor House, the telegraph office and the Old Fire Hall. Considerations are based on architectural history, cultural history, Alistair Maitland/Yukon News context, integrity and age, according to the city’s website. Benefits of the designation a report read to council on Oct. 20. include additional protection Council will make a final deciensuring the buildings and grounds sion on Oct. 28. cannot be altered, and possibly acFor more than 30 years, howevcess to more funding. er, the board was under the impresBoard member Len Beecroft sion the church and rectory were said an ongoing battle over the already considered historic sites. years has been to make people realIn 1978 a huge crowd descended ize that the buildings are a lot more on the corner of Elliott Street and than just a church and rectory. Third Avenue for a plaque unveil“They’re overlooking the fact ing ceremony, where the buildings that it’s a museum,” he said. were declared territorial historic “It’s so much more than that.” sites. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com The wheels were in motion for

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tranded on a mountain with a pack full of sheep meat, Anne-Marie Briggs had no other option than to bed down for the night and wait until daylight. “I had no food, no water, and no gear. I lit a little fire and I just sang songs in my head to try and make the cold go away.” Briggs recounts the story from her sun-soaked garden on Burma Road, just outside of Whitehorse. She’s young, maybe in her early thirties and built like an elastic band, all coiled power. She’s holding her twoyear-old son as she talks while her other son, age four, draws absently beside us, listening to the story. “I was hunting with a couple of guys and I just ended up with too much weight in my pack. I didn’t have the strength to make it back.” It’s stories like these that perhaps help explain why so few women hunt when compared to their male counterparts. In

hunter surveys conducted by Environment Yukon, 85 per cent of respondents are male. While this number isn’t directly linked to the number of licensed female hunters in the territory, it’s clear that women, as a rule, don’t hunt as much as men. Briggs and her friend Nansi Cunningham are exceptions. The two women have over three decades of hunting experience between them. Both women were introduced to hunting by their partners. “I moved up here in the early ‘90s from Vancouver,” Cunningham tells me. “My partner was a hunter. I’d never done it but always knew it was part of my belief system. I’ve been hunting ever since then.” Nansi is older than Briggs. Wisps of her white hair blow in the wind. There’s a lean toughness to her, and when she talks about hunting her passion is striking. “It’s physically the most challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life. It’s also an experience where you can be the closest to yourself. For me, it’s what the

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essence of living is.” Angela Code is a 26-year-old Sayisi Dene woman who grew up hunting in the Yukon and northern Manitoba. She shot her first caribou when she was 13. “I remember hiking out with my dad and seeing the caribou. As I was aiming for it, my dad told me to be calm, control my breathing, and aim for the neck. I got it in one shot.” There is a pervasive element of hunting philosophy that creeps into each of these three women’s stories as they talk. All speak of the importance of connecting with nature and the food they consume, and of harvesting animals with the utmost respect. For Code, hunting has always been a natural part of her heritage. “It’s funny to think of people who’ve never had the experience of living in a close relationship with nature. People who get their water from the tap and their food from the grocery store are never part of anything themselves. For myself, I am proud to hunt, to be able to provide for myself and my family. It can give women a strong sense of independence.” Briggs’s passion for hunting centres on access to the outdoors and sharing that experience with her family. “I like knowing we’re part of the eco-system, being part of the land. There’s a strong

spiritual aspect. When we shoot an animal, it’s sacred to be able to do that. We always say thank you. It’s very hard. The most important thing is to be out there with the animals.” Cunningham says while she relishes the time spent in the mountains, one of the most important parts of hunting is knowing where her food comes from. “I want to know how the animal was killed, to ensure it was a good kill. I want a good clean shot so the animal never knew I was there.” When it comes to explaining why more women aren’t hunting, Cunningham says, “Women don’t hunt because they probably haven’t had someone to mentor them.” In an effort to bridge this gap, Cunningham works with the Yukon Fish and Game Association’s Yukon Outdoor Women program. This three-day May workshop is geared towards providing women with hunting, fishing and backpacking skills. “It’s an amazing skill and confidence building event. We’ve had women come out of there with friendships that last for years,” Cunningham says. But, while the course is a great introduction to hunting, it’s still not enough when it comes to equipping women with the confidence and experience required to be a successful

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The essential kit for hunting large game hot thermos of tea, the satellite phone and chocolate bars. We’re also sure to grab our head lamps and stuff these in our pockets as we leave the wall tent in the morning. The point of this box is that you don’t drop the moose and then go, “Crap! I left my headlamp at the camp!” Or the come-a-long is in the driveway or something stupid.

Everything is in the box. It’s packed at home, when you are stress-free. I share this list because I feel so strongly about meat not being wasted. Ethical hunting is about being prepared and ready for the unexpected. And there is always the unexpected! If you are prepared, there is no reason for meat to be

wasted. Calling and shooting a moose takes no time, if you are lucky. Cleaning, getting back to camp and hanging it, takes much longer. Do it right, do it once. Sharp shooting, and good luck out there! Cathie Archbould is a professional photographer and an avid hunter based in Whitehorse.

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Aside from the wall tent, stove, canoe and motor, there is “the box.” very New Year starts off It’s only opened once the with an email from my beast is down. I know hunting moose-hunting partner. for everyone is different. “Have you booked the It’s something learned from fly-in?” Short and sweet – not our parents, or in my case, one for many words either in learned and collaborated from person or on email. every hunter I’ve hunted with. “Yes, all booked,” I fire You may do it differently, but back. this is how we do it, and it “When?” works. I send off the dates and The box is a large Rubbertime we will actually be lifting maid ActionPacker that really off the float plane base on is lifted from the float plane the river heading to our lake into the canoe and never in the middle of the Yukon moved until it’s time. so that she can book it in her Everything you need to chock-a-block work schedule. butcher, stay sustained, and It doesn’t matter that our transport the field-dressed moose hunt is eight months meat for the next five hours is away and there’s three-plus in this box. feet of snow on the ground. It is all you need, all you We’ve turned the corner into might need, and everything the a new year, and we both you can’t forget. Here it is – are already thinking about our the list! precious seven days away from • Two tarps that you can cell phones, emails and work, lay out upon opening the box where we get down to basics. so that the meat stays clean. I have a few key roles on Includes tarps to lay over the this particular hunt, and one meat. is booking the flight. • Knives and knife sharpenAfter our online calendars er – the first things laid out on have the specific week blocked the tarps for easily handling. off in bold red the next email • One saw – I am now using I receive is, “can you send me a Fat Max 9 point, as there is the list.” no assembling like the WyoWe’ve been hunting moose ming meat saw, and it seems for 10 years together. From sharper. the first hunt, by canoe, when • Two pairs of waders. we dressed out the moose • Two pairs of gutting pants. with head lamps while one of • Water bottle filled with us read out loud the Yukon clean water. “regs” with the compliment• Four soda waters. ary “quartering your big • Two Cokes to prop you up game” chapter. It wasn’t the on hour four of cleaning. best job, but we got it done. • Six granola bars, because I never thought I’d go although you’ll be motivated hunting again as the whole by adrenalin and night comexperience was pretty overing, you will get hungry. whelming. But we regrouped • Bug spray – black flies and and debriefed the hunt back at no-see-ums will love you once home over one of that year’s you have blood on your arms. roasts. And at that point, “the • Cheesecloth bags for baglist” was started. ging the meat, to keep it clean I had taken the free moose and bugs out. hunting workshop that Yukon • Matches and firestarter, in Environment offered in early case we end up spending the September and had gotten a night. starter list then of suggested • Ropes for hanging meat, gear for canoe hunts and flyonce we are all done, at the in hunts. But now, many years meat pole. later, our list is pretty tight. • A come-a-long, in case In fact, so tight the past few there is an aquatic situation. years, new hunters have asked The last-minute stuff to throw in in the morning is a for it for their hunts. Special for the News

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One of the differences between hunting and many other common activities is that the hunter is often alone with no other people watching to affect his or her behaviour. The presence or absence of onlookers should not affect your behaviour. Cheating is possible, as only the hunter knows what really happened and what rules were stretched or broken. The hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story could be made up, rather than a true description of events. Ethics are a personal code of conduct that a person lives by. They are respectful, responsible behaviours, a caring attitude and just being fair. They apply everywhere in life, but are rapidly disappearing any many areas of sports, politics, business and recreational activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the greatest thing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only thingâ&#x20AC;? is becoming the all-

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Yukon cleans up at national, western orienteering championships

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Yukon’s Caelan McLean competes at the Canadian Orienteering Championships in Whistler, B.C., last week. Yukon orienteerers won 20 medals at the national championship.

slopes. “At westerns, it was really different again … Lots of grasslands and here is a National Orienteeropen areas and open pine forests. It ing Week early in the season in was really fun.” May, but for competitive orienteerSavannah Cash led the Yukon ers August is the important month. squad at the nationals in WhistMembers of the Yukon Oriler. Cash, who competed in the enteering Association recently women’s 14-year-old division, wrapped up 10 days of events, was one of four Yukoners to win a camps and competitions at the medal in each distance at nationals. Canadian and then the Western “I wasn’t expecting to win much, Canadian Orienteering Champion- so it feels good to win,” said Cash. ships in B.C. “It was really pretty there and Yukoners collected 20 medals worth going… at the Canadian championships “It was a lot fun … it was pretty in Whistler and then nine at the different in Whistler than here oriwesterns in Savona, near Kamloops, enteering. And way hotter … The ending on Sunday. forests were more dense and harder “It was super, amazing terrain,” to go through sometimes.” said Whitehorse’s Brent Langbakk. Cash won silver in the middle “Whistler had some really neat before gold in the long and sprint. experiences. We actually took a The sprint “was petty easy – I didn’t gondola up Blackcomb Mountain make any big mistakes in that one,” to the start … and we were oriensaid Cash. “This one was done teering on the forested slopes of where all the shopping malls are in Blackcomb Mountain. Whistler. So for the sprint you had “It was different from what we’re to run through buildings and stuff.” used to; some old-growth forests, Whistler wasn’t the first time cliffs, big boulders, and really steep Cash was a triple-medal winner at Tom Patrick News Reporter

nationals. The 14-year-old won a gold and two bronze in 2012. “She’s been in our junior program for quite a few years now,” said Langbakk. “We didn’t send a junior team like we have in the past … She went down with her dad and obviously did really well.” Yukon’s Kerstin Burnett managed to win three medals in the tough women’s 21 elite division. Burnett, who competed for Canada at the senior world championships last year, took silver in the middle and bronze in the sprint and long in Whistler. Sara Nielsen, competing in women’s 35, snatched silver in the middle and sprint, and bronze in the long. Whitehorse’s Barbara Scheck was the another to medal in each distance. Scheck, who was in the women’s 55 age group, navigated to silver in each distance. Iron woman Nesta Leduc was the only other Yukoner than Cash to win a gold in an individual race. Racing in the women’s over-80 division, Leduc pocketed gold in

the middle and the sprint. She then followed up with silver in all three distances at the westerns in Savona. Leduc won two bronze at the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Italy last summer. “Nesta is such an inspiration,” said Langbakk. “I hope when I’m over 80 years old I’m in the wilderness navigating.” Langbakk was out of commission with concussion symptoms for eight months and is only just getting back on the trails. However, the five-time Team Canada member won silver in the middle and the long for men 35 at nationals. He then took two silver and a gold in the middle distance at westerns. “I was on my couch for eight months, missed a lot of work, so it was nice to get back into orienteering,” said Langbakk. “I had good races.” Fellow Yukoner Caelan McLean, racing in the men’s 20 division, picked up silver in the sprint and bronze in the long. He then returned home from the westerns

with three medals, winning silver in the middle and long, and bronze in the sprint. “He’s running in the 17-20 category and he’s at the younger end of that category,” said Langbakk. “He had some good performances; he did really well too. I think in a year or two he’s going to be outstanding. He was lacking a little bit of consistency compared to the top, top guys, but did really well.” Langbakk, McLean and Forest Pearson then teamed up to win gold in one relay, while fellow Yukoners Cash, Jill Pangman, and Bruce McLean snatched silver in another. Yukon’s 20 medals is up from nine last year. Orienteerers from the territory captured 32 medals in 2012, and 37 while hosting the championships in 2011, both with much larger teams. “It’s definitely a smaller contingent than we’ve have in past year. Fewer juniors went down,” said Langbakk. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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he only outdoor pool in the territory was the site of fierce competition over the weekend. Fifty-one swimmers from nine rural Yukon communities competed at the 2014 Swim Yukon Territorial Summer Swim Meet in Mayo. The Haines Junction Shakwak Sharks took first in the team competition, followed by the Beaver Creek Barracudas in second and the Watson Lake Dynamos in third. Beaver Creek’s second-place finish is “crazy,” said meet organizer Krista Senez with the Barracudas club. “This is the first time Beaver Creek has had a swim meet in nine years.” Not only was it the first time the Barracudas had a team in almost a decade, the team only had one swimmer. At the meet swimmers are awarded three points for first place, two for second and one for third. The total points are then divided by the team size Krista Senez/Yukon News to determine final placings. Joy Morin of the Dawson City Kodiaks races at the Swim Yukon Territorial Summer Swim Meet over the weekend in Mayo. “Usually it’s Dawson, Watson Lake and Haines Junction Fifty-one swimmers from Yukon communities competed at the annual meet.

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Watson Lake Dynamos’ Cian Hobbis swims the 50-metre butterfly.

that are really competing, because they are the only ones with big enough teams, so all the little communities don’t have a chance,” said Senez. “So we came up with a system of averaging it to give all the teams equal chance.” Beaver Creek’s one swimmer was seven-year-old Kendra Nieman. She won gold in the freestyle and backstroke, and bronze in the breaststroke, in the seven-andunder age group, the largest group with 11 swimmers. “She had never been to a swim meet before,” said Senez. “At the beginning of the year

she couldn’t swim in the shallow end. She was terrified of the water, in a life jacket, bouncing up and down in the shallow end when I got here. To train her for six weeks, get her to a swim meet, and she’s doing front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, was pretty awesome. To compete against 11 kids and still take first – her mom was thrilled.” Four swimmers at the meet won gold in all five events (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, individual medley and the butterfly.) Haines Junction’s Fisher Pasula took five gold in males

seven-and-under; Haines Junction’s Jackson Sheardown in males 8-9; Watson Lake’s Adam Cook-Lamha in males 10-11; and Watson Lake’s Cian Hobbis in males 12-15. Dawson City’s Joy Morin came close with four gold in girls 12-15. The meet changes locations each year with no club hosting twice within a five-year span. “It gives other teams a chance to host and other teams a chance to travel,” said Senez. See full swim results at www.yukon-news.com. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Records dunked in Long Lake Triathlon

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Swimmers leave the start line at the Long Lake Triathlon in Whitehorse on Saturday. Three course records were set in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race.

year, so I decided to run this year instead,â&#x20AC;? said Eikelboom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Megan is a better mountain biker than me ust before the start of the Long by far.â&#x20AC;? Lake Triathlon, swimmers in The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slowpokesâ&#x20AC;? team of Chrisblack wetsuits stared out at the tine Hakim, Lauren Whyte and frigid water with equal parts dread Chris Rider placed second in the and excitement on their faces. mixed division at 1:59:00. Even for Yukoners the water is Team Earth, Sun and Fire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; uncomfortably cold. Many finished Jenny Trapnell, Frederic Robert the relatively short one-kilometre and Steve Roddick â&#x20AC;&#x201C; placed third at swim stumbling out of Long Lake, 2:20:10. struggling to find their balance. A Erica Van Vlackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very first trifew got to their feet only to fall back athlon went well. She was surprised in the water. to learn she was the top open Overcast skies with a chill in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finisher. air didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help the swimmers in this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to (do a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race on Saturday. But three triathlon),â&#x20AC;? said Van Vlack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have records for the current course, first aunts and uncles that do tris all the used in 2011, were set anyhow. time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they do iron mans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun event,â&#x20AC;? said Dave goal is, in a few years, to compete Eikelboom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cool day, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with them in an iron man. You really good for the bikers and the have to start somewhere.â&#x20AC;? runners. The swimmers all froze The 26-year-old crossed the this morning.â&#x20AC;? finish line in 2:00:11, surpassing Eikelboomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mixed team, the previous womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record, set â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels,â&#x20AC;? was the first to by Holly Jones last year, by over 17 reach the finish line following the minutes. one-kilometre swim, 15-kilometre Van Vlack, who moved to mountain bike and six-kilometre Whitehorse a little over a year ago trail run. from Fernie, B.C., has a backThey posted a time of one ground in marathon running and hour, 33 minutes and 49 seconds, hockey. She also teaches fitness surpassing the mixed team record classes at the Canada Games of 1:37:51 set by Sue Bogleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team Centre. in 2012. She had a rather simple strategy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our friend Charles (Turanich- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finish.â&#x20AC;? Noyen) raced it last year with us â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much of a stratand connected us, so our team is egy, just have fun with it because called Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels,â&#x20AC;? explained it is my first one,â&#x20AC;? said Van Vlack. Eikelboom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So try the transitions, laugh at Victoria Ryan started the team yourself, just enjoy it.â&#x20AC;? off and was first out of the water by Kylie Bird, the only other open over a minute. Ryan swam at the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitor, came in at NCAA level at university in the U.S. 2:31:36. Former Yukon mountain bike Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lee Hawkings champion Megan Wilson pedaled beat his own personal record on in with a 10-minute lead over the Saturday. next biker. The 23-year-old came in at Anchor Eikelboom, who took 1:45:44, cutting four minutes off first in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yukon River Trail his 2011 winning time, to regain Marathon and third this year, did the open menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title. (He was less the run. than two minutes off the course â&#x20AC;&#x153;I broke my bike in half last record set by Joel Macht in 2012.) Tom Patrick News Reporter

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swimming is definitely my weakness; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done swim racing,â&#x20AC;? said Hawkings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the last time I swam that long was the other triathlon. So I had some ground to make up on the bike and Tom Patrick/Yukon News the run.â&#x20AC;? Open womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner Erica Van Vlack rides through the Hawkings has plenty of exmountain bike portion of the race. perience running trails, having competed at the Junior World Orienteering Championships four times for Canada. He also raced at the World University Games in Italy for cross-country skiing last December. Patrice Brunet placed second behind Hawkings with a time of 2:07:12 on Saturday. Chris Potvin snagged third at 2:15:10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a really great event,â&#x20AC;? said Hawkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m surprised every year that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not more well attended

because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think if people were a little

! more open to trying the swim â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think the swim scares a lot of ! people off. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that bad.â&#x20AC;? The third course record to fall crumbled in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team ! event. Team â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angie Bennettâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jody Eikelboom, Sam Salter and Kayleen ! Wilms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; finished in 1:47:49, slicing ! almost 23 minutes of the previous record set last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Kranenborg,â&#x20AC;? which

includes Rachelle Kranenborg, So phie Blackburn and Monica Kurz, " came second at 2:37:12. Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stephen Waterreus

took back his 2012 masters men title, winning the division with a

time of 1:51:04. Tim Sellars claimed ! second at 1:55:49. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Lake Triathlon saw 25 racers take part.

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MATURE YUKON Christian couple with well-behaved 10-yr-old dog looking to housesit from November 1 to March 31 or within those dates. Excellent references. Call 867-399-7099

DAWSON CITY district placer gold claim across from Last Chance Creek on 4 Above Pup, easy access from Hunker Creek road, has been drilled & hand mined, $2,000. Dan 867-336-1412

2+ BDRM, 1.5 bath townhouse condo, Riverdale, avail Sept 1, lots of renovations, $1,500/mon + utils. 633-6711 2-BDRM BSMT suite, bright & clean, avail Sept 1, $1,200/mon + utils. 333-0022

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 4-BDRM 3-BATH split level, Logan, 2,350 sq ft, greenbelt, sunken L/R w/fireplace, quiet neighbourhood, double garage, backyard eve sunshine, $479,000 firm. 667-6587

SEEKING A FULL TIME RECEIVER

1-BDRM LUXURY condo, downtown, exceptional sound & weather proofing, quality appliances, 1,184 sq ft w/60 sq ft balcony, reduced to $335,000 for quick sale. 335-2063

The successful candidate will be processing shipments of general gift merchandise and jewellery for retail sale at Murdochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Shipments arrive in boxes and require physical handling. An eye for detail is an asset to ensure product has arrived in saleable condition. Some jewellery experience is also an asset. The position also requires some front-end customer service. Competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package.

LOT 1026 Nygren subdiv, Haines Junction, 3.9 acres, semi cleared, fire smarted, fenced line, semi refurbished mobile w/6 appliances, wood/oil heat, no services,motivated to sell, $80,000 obo. 334-6065

Please apply in person with resume to

House Hunters

Murdochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 207 Main Street

DOWNTOWN GEM

2 Bar Managers The Town and Mountain Hotel has an opening for a working Bar Manager for a 200 seat cabaret. 803 WOOD STREET Charming home surrounded by escarpment green reserve, park and nature trails. Tastefully upgraded, 3 BR, 1Âž Bath, heated shop, greenhouse, huge decks, electric heat and Blaze King wood stove. $

399,900.00

For more info: vmenkal@mac.com

YUKON NEWS

As well we are looking for a working Bar Manager for an 80 seat upscale cocktail Lounge.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Yukon Suspension Bridge is currently seeking Employees for the remainder of the 2014 tourist season ending September 30th. Positions available are;

t t t t

COOK ASSISTANT/DISHWASHER RESTAURANT SERVER CASHIER TOUR GUIDE

Yukon Suspension Bridge is a world class tourist attraction located between Whitehorse, Yukon and Skagway, Alaska along the Klondike Highway. We are looking for energetic and personable individual who can work well in our customer service business. Daily transportation to and from the Bridge is provided. QualiďŹ cations and duties very from each position, should you require more information please contact us. If you feel you have the experience and knowledge to be a part of our team please submit resume. For more information of our business visit us at,

www.yukonsuspensionbridge.com Email: info@yukonsuspensionbridge.com Phone: 604-628-5660 Fax: 250-262-5123

This is a high volume business that requires an experienced, motivated, self-starting individual. Please apply by email with references kayle@townmountain.com website www.townmountain.com.

Help Wanted Gold Village Chinese Restaurant Looking for experienced full-time kitchen helper and server Apply with resume to 401 Craig Street, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 Fax resume to: 867-993-2336 PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

SERVERS, BARTENDERS & DOOR PERSONNEL, Drop rĂŠsumĂŠ off at

The Town & Mountain Hotel 401 MAIN STREET Whitehorse, Yukon info@townmountain.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today! DOWNTOWN DAYS CHILDCARE CENTRE Looking for staff with early childhood training ECD Levels II, III Wages $17 - $23 per hour depending on experience Phone 667-6776 for further details SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Training Provided Apply in person to: TAKHINI TRANSPORT #9 Lindeman Road, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-456-2745 Wanted: English-speaking live-in housekeeper beginning August 2014. Meal preparation, shopping, etc, for one senior. Light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Estimated 25-30 hours per week. Knowledge of German required. Knowledge of French and music an asset. Room & board provided with own room, private bathroom. Wage negotiable. 633-3638

Kluane First Nation JOB OPPORTUNITY ADMIN. COORDINATOR (Public Works & Housing Department) Term: Permanent F/T Location: Burwash Landing, Yukon Starting salary: L5- $40,331- $45,354. Reporting to the Director of Public Works & Housing, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to both the Public Works and Housing Department and coordinate all departmental administrative procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: s Assisting with all Public Works & Housing administration processes; s Providing reception duties including receiving messages and coordinating requests for work orders and service; s Assist with creating a wide variety of correspondence documents and reports; s Ensuring manual and computerized ďŹ lling and database are maintained and kept current; s Assisting with annual budgets and work plans; s Maintaining personal records and prepare timesheets and staff travel claims; s Ensure all administrative employment processes are met; s Assisting with new program and policy development for both public works and housing; s Work together with KFN Finance in preparing billing for accounts payable; s Assist with researching and preparing funding proposals & invoicing.

QUALIFICATIONS: s Related education or equivalent experience in ofďŹ ce administration with course work in a variety of computer applications such as: Word, Excel and Power. Minimum Grade 12 required. s s -UST HAVE PROlCIENT COMPUTER SKILLS ON -3 /FlCE SUITE OF programs. s s !CCOUNTING EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED AN ASSET s s 4RAINING IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT WORK PLANS BUDGETS s s !BILITY TO RESEARCH ANALYSE AND CREATE A WIDE VARIETY OF documents and information.

CONDITIONS/QUALIFICATIONS: s Valid Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License s Excellent communications skills QualiďŹ ed candidates can submit their resume to: careers@kfn.ca by August 22, 2014. 4HANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST ONLY QUALIlED candidates will be contacted.

Tlicho Engineering & Environmental Services Ltd. (TEES) has a number of challenging career opportunities as part of the Faro Mine Remediation Project. We are searching for the right people to ďŹ ll key roles in our dynamic fast-paced work teams. We invite you to join our team providing care and maintenance services at the abandoned Faro Mine site in Faro, Yukon

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR TEES requires an Environmental Coordinator responsible for performing / supervising ďŹ eld activities related to water quality, hydrology, geotechnical monitoring, meteorological, terrestrial, data management, lab analytics, reporting and assessment programs. Duties include (but are not limited to) managing ďŹ eld staff, surface water sampling, groundwater sampling, ďŹ&#x201A;ow monitoring, seepage and groundwater monitoring, and instrumentation maintenance. Ideally this candidate will have a BSc in Civil/Environmental/Geological Engineering, but the following will also be accepted: t Environmental Engineering Technologist Diploma, Environmental science or other related technician/technologist diploma; t 5+ years of environmental experience in conducting ďŹ eld work in a similar setting would be an asset; and t Experience in planning and conducting environmental investigations. Tlicho Engineering & Environmental Services Ltd (TEES) is committed to developing capacity of local impacted communities, providing to local business and preserving lands for future generations. TEES works in the most remote locations and extreme environments in the world, where we continually complete projects on schedule and under budget. TEES is contracted by Government of Yukon to provide care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex as part of the Faro Mine Remediation Project. For more information on the Faro Mine Remediation Project, please visit www.faromine.ca. APPLICATION PROCESS & FOR MORE INFORMATION Deadline for submission is August 20, 2014 by 6:00 pm. Please submit your resume to: jboyd@tlichoeng.com or by mail Faro Mine Complex PO BOX 400, Faro Yukon Y0B 1K0 By fax 867-994-2378

YUKON NEWS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

KITCHEN HELPER/ PREP COOK (NOC6711)

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

DUTIES: WASH, PEEL AND CUT VEGGIES AND FRUITS. RECEIVE SUPPLIES. BAKING.

Director of Education

35-40 hours/week, $12/hour

CAFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Human Resources Policy will apply. For complete job description please check the CAFN website at http://www.cafn.ca/jobs.html or contact below. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

BASIC OLDER cash register, $150. 667-7144 SOLID CORE unfinished maple door, new, 1 3/4â&#x20AC;? door 32" x 80" with window 24"x30" and fire rated door frame, complete $200 obo. 335-2648

Apply via email: mitsue@bakedcafe.ca REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Excavator operator to feed a sluice plant and/or rock truck driver for remote camp In Dawson City. Must have own transportation to Dawson. Please send resumes to monster-177@hotmail.com

Miscellaneous for Sale

Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on August 26, 2014 SEND APPLICATIONS AND/OR RESUMES TO: Human Resource Officer, Champagne & Aishihik First Nations Fax: (867) 634-2108 | Phone: (867) 634-4244 Email: jgraham@cafn.ca

GLASS ENTRANCE door, metal frame, used, steel tracks for 5th wheel hitch, basic cash register. 667-7144 240Ęź OF 3.5â&#x20AC;? x 20Ęź Victaulic pipe w/clamps, $600, 50Ęź of 2â&#x20AC;? copper pipe, offers. 332-6565

Regular Full Time Salary: $81,028.58 - $94,791.98 Location: Haines Junction Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Education is responsible for directing the provision of a full range of education, training and employment development programs and services to the Champagne & Aishihik community. All services shall be delivered based upon strategic values, vision, goals and objectives of the Champagne & Aishihik First Nation.

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

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

MENĘźS VASQUE hiking boots, size 10.5 or 11, 667-7144 BATH TUB glass, 60â&#x20AC;?X56â&#x20AC;?, sliding enclosure doors with metal frame, $125. 332-6565 CAN THE fellow who has my 6 John Lyons VHS videos come forward and call me. I have lost your number. Deb at 333-0744

TINY HOUSE on trailer. 144 sq ft main kitchen/dining/living/bath + 72 loft w/dormers. Bright, charming, healthy, R-40. Triple-pane windows, propane F/P, shower, incinolet, on-demand hot water, $69,900. wallymaltz@mac.com THULE QUEST, soft-sided cargo carrier, $40. 456-7758 HOUSEHOLD W I R E , 3-conductor, 14-gauge, min 75Ęź (probably more), $40. 633-2106 after 4pm V, THE complete series, The Final battle + the original miniseries, $30. Serge @ 667-2196 eves STEEL BUILDINGS...â&#x20AC;?STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!â&#x20AC;? 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca DIAMOND RING, 10 Cdn diamonds, white gold, never been worn, all paperwork incl, new $1,800, asking $1,000. 334-7405 COLLECTION OF vinyl records, 1960s, Ęť70s & 80s, rock, country, blues. 334-4568 PEX 1/2" crimping tool, like new, crimps 1/2" copper ring type, c/w Go-No Go gauge, $50. 634-2631 MISC KITCHEN appliances, slow cooker, electric frypan, etc, call 633-4079 to view

JACK LALAINE power juicer elite mod #MT-1066, good cond, $40 obo. 633-2106 after 4pm

7-SLED DOG houses, $25 ea; 1 pr womenĘźs black bunny boots, size 8, like new, $50. 668-7691

GYPSY WAGON built on 16Ęź flat trailer, tandem axle, unfinished, must see. 456-4755

KING SIZE sheet sets, 4 sets, king size duvet covers, 2 units, $100. 660-4806

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

SMALL DRUM, horse halters, 4-hole camp stove w/oven, 1/2â&#x20AC;? manilla rope, 200 feet. 867-399-3171 MEDICAL CHAIR, unused, in exc cond, $650 obo. 633-4079

Kluane First Nation

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FILES. SCHOOL is soon back, exc cond, all sizes, all colours, $1/ea. 335-7535

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Executive Director

100 GALLON fuel tank on stand, $200. 335-9510

HUMAN RESOURCES/ CAPACITY DIRECTOR Starting Salary: LT2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $70,998 (negotiable per qualiďŹ cations)

OVERVIEW: Kluane First Nation is a self-governing First Nation located at Burwash Landing on the shores of Kluane Lake in the Yukon. KFN is seeking a Human Resources/Capacity Director to join our small but dedicated Management Team. In this dynamic setting the Human Resources/Capacity Director will be responsible for the Health & Social; Education and Human Resources departments. Internally, they will be tasked with consistently managing KFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employee orientation, professional development and enhancing a culture of service. The objective is to create a workforce that strives for quality, continuous improvement and high performance. Externally, the Director will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of education, health & wellness programming to Kluane First Nation Citizens and community members where applicable. The objective externally is to create healthy happy citizens to build a strong community with a strong future. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Human Resources Capacity Director will bring best practices and a partnership approach to the delivery of all capacity needs from infancy to the elderly. They will be delivering human resources strategies to meet the changing and growing needs of KFN. The Human Resources/Capacity Director will be responsible for providing leadership in the areas of employee services, recruitment, retention, organizational development and training. They will oversee the Health, Social and Education programs and services for the Government.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: s s s s s s s s s s

University degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Education or related disciplines; Experience working closely with senior executives and managing programs and human resources; Experience working in a strategic partnership approach to Health, Social, Education and Human Resources with a focus on capacity strengthening; Strong evidence of delivering on commitments and being an innovator; First Nation management experience would be an asset.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume by August 15, 2014, in conďŹ dence: careers@kfn.ca Thank you for your interest in working with Kluane First Nation; only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted.

2 YEAR TERM FULL-TIME SALARY: $84,242 - $105,302

STOCK POT $60.633-4375

cooker,

propane,

VINTAGE BROWN Tupperware Canister set, 4pcs with lids, $10. 668-5882

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Grade 12, or four to five years working in a senior position in First Nation public administration or, successful completion of a degree in Public or Business Administration, preferably in a First Nations environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience; knowledge of Yukon and LSCFN government systems and Land Claims and other related agreements; knowledge of LSCFN history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations; knowledge of general management practices; knowledge of Human Rights Legislation; knowledge of Federal Labour Laws; knowledge of contract negotiation. DUTIES: t %JSFDUT UIF BDUJWJUJFT PG UIF EFQBSUNFOU CZ t 1SPWJEJOH EJSFDUJPO UP BMM EFQBSUNFOUT JO DBSSZJOH PVU UIF BOOVBM goals, objectives, priorities and strategies of Chief and Council; t %FWFMPQJOH JNQMFNFOUJOH NPOJUPSJOH BOE FWBMVBUJOH EFQBSUNFOUBM policies and procedures and assisting with the development of laws and regulation as directed; t &OTVSJOH UIBU BOZ MBXT QPMJDJFT QSPDFEVSFT BOE SFHVMBUJPOT SFHBSEJOH governmental activities are enforced and adhered to; t 8PSLJOH DMPTFMZ XJUI UIF 'JOBODF %JSFDUPS SFHBSEJOH UIF NPOJUPSJOH and control of budgets within the office. t "DU BT B MJBJTPO GPS $IJFG BOE $PVODJM UISPVHI DPNNVOJDBUJPO XJUI other First Nations, organizations, boards and committees, agencies and officials of Federal and Territorial Governments. Ensuring the LSCFN citizens are aware of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans, directives and policies; t .FFUJOH XJUI 1SPHSBN %JSFDUPST PO B SFHVMBS CBTJT UP SFWJFX QSPHSBN activities, establish priorities, and any other items of concern t 3FQPSU BOE MJBJTPO XJUI $IJFG BOE $PVODJM PO UIF EBJMZ PQFSBUJPOT PG the First Nation, provide Chief and Council with all relevant information and briefings on all on operations through comprehensive reports in writing and orally; t ,FFQ $IJFG BOE $PVODJM BQQSJTFE PG BMM JTTVFT BOE DPODFSOT UIBU SFMBUF to the functioning and priorities of the FN operation; t "TTJTU %JSFDUPST JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU BOE DPPSEJOBUJPO PG QSPHSBN goals and objectives, operational plans and program indicators for a variety of programs; t 1FSGPSNT PUIFS SFMBUFE EVUJFT LSCFN hire policy will apply Must provide a criminal records check Valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest along with your resume by 4:30P.M. Sept.1, 2014 to: "UUFOUJPO %PSJT $BPVFUUF )VNBO 3FTPVSDF 0ĂłDFS 10 #PY $BSNBDLT : 5 : # $ Phone: (867)863-5576 ext 280 Fax: (867)863-5710 Email: resume@lscfn.ca While LSCFN thank all applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

3000 WATT Briggs & Stratton generator, exc running order, 334-8555 after 5pm HYDROPONIC GROW kit, 8 lights incl, everything you need to start growing, $150. 335-1515 WII U 32 GB with controller and game, like new, $400 value, asking $200. 633-3053 YOUNG GIRLĘźS clothing, ages 11 to 14, 667-6616 SCHLAGE COMMERCIAL door lock sets, new, in box, brushed chrome, 4 complete sets, $100 ea. 335-2648 POOL TABLE 4X7, good shape, c/w 5 cues, 3 long, 2 short, all the balls for 8-ball, $50. David 333-9100 CUB BLACK bear rug, offers. 334-8555 after 5pm 12' X 14' canvas wall tent, 40" walls, 10oz canvas, no chimney hole, $1,200 retail, asking $575. 334-6605 INTERLOCKING METAL bed frame, interlocks to various sizes, $60 obo. 456-4766 MASTERCRAFT BAND saw, like new, used very little, $90. 393-2055 INDUSTRIAL REBAR, 30 pieces 1/2â&#x20AC;?, 40Ęź length, 20 pieces of 1/2â&#x20AC;?, 12Ęź length, 5 pieces 3/4'â&#x20AC;?, 60Ęź length, numerous 1/2â&#x20AC;? angle pieces, will not piece out, $1,000 takes all. 335-2648 WRIGHT-DITSON GOLF clubs with bag & folding cart, $75. 668-3968 VERY HIGH-END Foosball table, $250 firm. 668-4775 DINOSAUR DIARAMA, 667-7144 AQUARIUM WITH some new accessories, $100. 667-4090 CAMPING PORT-A-POTTY, $25, West King garburetor, new in box, $50, programmable radio scanner, $20, 5-hole 4.80X12 trailer wheel & tire, $15. 668-4082 FREE TO give away, cut-off saw, key cutting machine, childĘźs bike, 2 small TVs, older but work, 668-4082 OLDER FREEZER, works well, $40, vintage York 4-pc stereo, $25, vintage Electrahome turntable, $35, Scott fertilizer spreader, $15, convection oven, $15, child car booster seat, $10. 668-4082 TERRARIUM, 24â&#x20AC;?HX18â&#x20AC;?X18â&#x20AC;? with French doors & canopy light; fish tank, 25 gal with stand & storage cupboard, light, canopy & everything included, 667-6579 WOOD COOK stove with water jacket and warming oven firebox recast with fireproof mortar, copper water jacket, $900 obo. Dan 867-336-1412 CHAINSAW, HOMELITE 19â&#x20AC;?, $75. 633-3053

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 LIVESTRONG LSPRO2 TREADMILL 3.25 CHP motor, speeds 5-12 mph Belt size: 60 inches User capacity: 400 lbs 0-15% incline range Less than 1 year old, barely used Perfect working condition New: $4,000 Asking: $800 Moving & wonʼt have room for it Email: treadmill4sale2@gmail.com U-PICK BERRIES, $10 per kg, raspberries, saskatoons, currants, 667-4830 for directions and times 2 PELICAN 1600 cases, watertight, crushproof, dust proof, protection for your camera & equipment, both with foam dividers, good as new, $150 ea. 867-863-5404

WALL OVEN, $100 obo, Cooktop, $100 obo, over-the range microwave, $200 obo. 393-3122

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

TVs & Stereos

12-STRING SIGMA guitar, vg cond, $500. 334-8392

Paying cash for good quality modern electronics. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

3/4 VIOLIN Alegria including bow and case, $375. 667-2307

PELICAN 1520 case, watertight, crushproof, dust proof, protection for your camera $ equipment, good as new, $125. 867863-5404 JAPANESE TEA Set for 6 incl teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, approx 60 yrs old, $40. 667-4859

YAMAHA CVP 509 digital piano, check many features on Internet, $9,000 value, asking $6,700. Serge @ 667-2196 after 5pm

Location:

Whitehorse, Yukon

Hours:

Flexible

SANDBLASTING GUN kit, includes 2 bags of sand, $20. 633-4375

Salary:

$20-24/per hour DOE

Duration:

Permanent

12ʼX16ʼ TIMBER frame building, 3 king post trusses, currently used as picnic shelter, $5,500. Dan 867-336-1412 BOBBY HULL leather jacket, burgundy, size 44, like new cond, $90, medium size pet porter, $30. Jim 633-2070 CHINESE DRAGON (white/blue) tea set complete for 5 incl teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, approx 60 yrs old, $40. 667-4859 2003 OLSEN furnace, 120,000 BTU, thermostat, UV light & manual incl, service/inspected annually, furnace in exc cond, sold due to upgrade, $500 obo. 334-5400

Reporting to the Director Capital & Infrastructure, the Capital Planning & Development Manager will plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction and/or repair of TTC government buildings, roads, bridges, and other large capital projects and will participate in the planning of residential subdivisions. The incumbent will conduct research and analysis to develop the business case for go/no go decisions by TTC in consideration of proposed construction projects. The Capital Planning & Development Manager will participate in long range community planning, strategic asset management and life cycle costing, building and structural inspection, and will negotiate contracts or arrangements with various levels of government such as Territorial, municipal and other First Nations. The incumbent will provide senior management coverage in the absence of the Director, supervising staff, inspecting construction in progress and attending meetings as may be required. Education & Experience • Undergraduate degree with at least five years’ • experience or journeyman tradesperson with extensive experience in construction • strategic and capital planning • negotiating with government agencies and professional service providers • Experience in the tendering process • supervision of staff and managing contractors • proven experience in Asset Management • assessment of buildings and building systems • recording of assets and their condition • development of scheduled preventative maintenance • development of life-cycle costing/replacement cycles. Conditions of Employment • Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence • Standard First Aid / CPR

EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise. ORDER NOW 456-7432

Part-time – Two Days Per Week

29 SHEETS of Insulworks 3" insulation, 4'x4' sheets for hydronic heating, there are reliefs in them for the Pex Tubing, $15/ sheet. Tim 667-7973

TWO 2” white wood vertical blinds, 32” wideX80”long, all hardware incl, exc cond, $150 ea. 633-5234

This is a full time employment opportunity.

Firewood

Administrative Assistant

HEAD MOUNT Muskox hide, felt backing, $2,000 obo. Tim 667-7973

IN-LINE FAN (8") /w reostat, Nutech model 99-NB0525-8, purchased for commercial range hood, never installed, $400 obo. 634-2631

Capital Planning & Developing Manager

1967 GIBSON J50 steel string acoustic guitar w/ hard shell case, exc cond, second owner, $2,000 firm. Dan 867-336-1412

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

ISI CLASSIC glass mesh soda siphon, incl 11 Co2 cartridges, perfect for home bar, $65. 867-863-5404

YUKON NEWS

The Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee (YSSC) is looking for apart-time administrative assistant to work with our small, yet dynamic salmon management organization. The YSSC has been established under the Umbrella Final Agreement and has a mandate as the voice of salmon management in the Yukon. We have one Executive Director and a diverse Committee of 10 individuals.

For more information please call 867.390.2532 ext 316 To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume HR & Staff Development Officer Workforce Development Teslin Tlingit Council Box 133, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 f. 867.390.2176 humanresources@ttc-teslin.com

The YSSC requires basic administrative and communications, event and meeting management support. The individual must be comfortable working in a ﬂexible, creative, cross-cultural setting and within a shared downtown ofﬁce workspace.

Closing Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014 **no later than 4pm**

Requirements:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

t Certiﬁcate or diploma in ofﬁce administrationor equivalent experience or relevant course work;

www.ttc-teslin.com

t Knowledge of effective ofﬁce procedures; t Ability to support basic bookkeeping functions;

YUKON LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY

t Knowledge of records management systems;

Electrical Appliances

(Legal Aid)

t Experience using computer software;

KITCHEN STOVE, working cond, 4 burners & oven, $50 obo. 633-2106 after 4pm

t Ability to work with or interest in learning about social media and other digital communications tools; and

SEARS BEST fridge, good working order, $150. 633-2580

t Must be able to work independently in a shared workspace.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW STAFF LAWYER

Permanent position to start September, 2014

CROSLEY ELECTRIC clothes dryer, works great, $75, 335-7711 FREE TO good home, functional dryer. 633-4018 WHITE 18 cu ft fridge, top freezer, split cantilever shelving, white self-cleaning kitchen range, built-in dishwasher, sm microwave, white, turntable, 333-9020 WHIRLPOOL WASHING machine, front loading, like new, $200. 334-8555 after 5pm DANBY APARTMENT-SIZE dishwasher, c/w all sink hookups & manual, great cond, $100. Call or text 334-4215

More information contact: Dennis Zimmermann Executive Director 867-393-6725 or 867-336-3474 executivedirector@yssc.ca www.yssc.ca

Your store is hiring! Auto Parts Back-Window Person

Supports the automotive technicians by finding the right parts using a computerized system. Automotive knowledge and the ability to move quickly and keep track of inventory are essential.

Ideal Candidates must: • demonstrate automotive subject matter interest and knowledge • have the passion to provide professional customer service and employee support • be a team player • be able to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment • have the experience with use of an automotive parts lookup system • possess organizational skill and attention to detail We will offer a competitive wage based on experience, plus benefits. Please fax your resume and cover letter at 667-2904 attn: HR department or email at hr.452@thetire.ca. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Yukon Legal Services Society (Legal Aid) is looking to hire a new staff lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal representation to eligible Yukoners referred to them by the Legal Aid Administration Office. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or a desire to pursue expertise in the areas of family, child protection, criminal and mental health law. Desired qualifications: • • • • • •

Ability to prepare clear, thorough, and grammatically correct written documents Ability to establish trust with clients and maintain confidentiality Ability to meet deadlines in a multiple task environment Possess strong time management and communication skills Coordinate time and workload with a legal assistant Strong interest in Supreme Court Family Law

We encourage recent calls. All applicants must be members of good standing of a Bar in Canada, and eligible to be called to the Yukon. Compensation is based on years of relevant experience. We offer a competitive salary, excellent compensation packages and a flexible working environment. Our staff lawyers have diverse work loads and gain access to learning and development opportunities that provide pathways to professional growth. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2014 Please submit your resume and expression of interest by email or fax to: Yukon Legal Services Society Administration Office Attention: Shannon Rhames Email: srhames@legalaid.yk.ca Fax: (867) 667-8349

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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

Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

â&#x153;&#x201D; Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed â&#x153;&#x201D; Everything over 8" split â&#x153;&#x201D; $250 per cord (2 cords or more) â&#x153;&#x201D; Single and emergency half cord deliveries â&#x153;&#x201D; You-cut and you-haul available â&#x153;&#x201D; Scheduled or next day delivery

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RUGER M77 Mark 2 243, $800. 335-3416 LEE ENFIELD No. 1 Mk III, 303 British, sporterized, very nice bluing, good bore, scope rail instead of rear sight, 10 rd mag, $300 firm. PAL reqĘźd. 667-2276

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 RUGER SUPER Blackhawk .44 mag, 7.5â&#x20AC;? barrel, stainless steel, $450. 333-0564 1953 TULA SKS, 7.62x39, unfired since arsenal refurb, numbers matching, incl sling, bayonet, clips, grease pouch, cleaning kit, hardwood stock, exc cond, $220. 335-3349

DONĘźS FIREWOOD Proudly Supports *Protect the Peel* Daily Deliveries City Limits, $260/cord 393-4397

AYA (AGUIRRE y Aranzabal) 12-gauge shotgun, vg to exc cond, to trade for similar cond/quality 16 gauge sxs. 633-2443 LEE ENFIELD shtle III, 303 British, sporterized wood, very good bore/metal finish, 10 rd mag, sights & scope rings installed, $300 firm, PAL reqĘźd. 667-2276

MAUSER 1908 DWM w Brazilian crest, 7 mm calibre, pristine cond, appears unfired, $1,000, will consider reasonable offers. 633-2443

Guns & Bows

NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS course presented by Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Aug 23 & 24. For more info call 667-6728 or 334-1688

TROPHY RIDGE React-One Sight, right hand, new, still in original package, ordered two by accident, paid $236, asking $175. 393-3675 eves

LEUPOLD SCOPE VX-3, 4.5 14x40, not used, ballistic turret, matte black, $820. 668-6808

Wanted

HORNADY AMMUNITION, 450 Marlin, 15x350gr FP Interlock + 20 (1box) 325gr Evolution, $ 50. 668-6808

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045, www.dollars4guns.com

Case cutlery, high quality hand-crafted pocket and hunting knives available at G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY â&#x20AC;˘ SELL â&#x20AC;˘ LOANS WINCHESTER MODEL 67 .22 single shot rifle, very good cond, $175. 633-2443

LEUPOLD SCOPE Vari-X 3, 2.5-8x40, matte black, very good, $240. 668-6808 FEDERAL AMMUNITION 300 WSM, 1 box Premium 180gr Soft Point + 13 rounds 180gr Triple shock for $50. 668-6808 WINCHESTER AMMUNITION, 300 Win. Short. Mag., 4 boxes @ 20 rounds 180gr, Powerpoint + 15 rounds SuperX 180gr PHP for $100. 668-6808

CROSSBOW, EXCALIBUR Ecomax, c/w all the extras, scope, quiver, bolts, cocking aid etc, exc cond, $750 for all. 335-1515

WANTED: MODEL train sets and/or accessories. 332-6467 WANTED: USED tires 30â&#x20AC;?X9.5, 15â&#x20AC;? rims. 633-4493 WANTED: 2-DRAWER oak filing cabinet, 660-4806 WANTED: CHARIOT baby carriage with all the covers, 668-5188 lv msg

WANTED: OLD boards sitting in your yard unused, needed for horse shelter, itĘźs good to recycle. 333-0744 WANTED: FERMENTATION crock (used to make sauerkraut), new or used, as soon as possible, willing to pay good price. Leanne @ 667-6474

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Porter Creek Super A has the following positions available:

Full-time Bakery Clerk

Flight and beneďŹ t package included. Must be able to work weekends and nights. Wedges depend on Experience.

Please apply in person to Mike or Dave. No phone calls please.

Kluane First Nation JOB OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & MUNICIPAL SERVICES

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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

Copperbelt Railway and Mining Museum Needs Volunteers!

2010 KIA Forte, black, 120,000 km, mainly highway, well maintained, manual, P/L, P/W, Bluetooth, airbags, no rust, $8,000. Laurence 418-262-3435

Term: Regular Full-Time Location: Burwash Landing, Yukon Starting salary: LT2 $70,998. (negotiable per qualiďŹ cations)

When: Saturday August 23rd from 11am-2pm

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Where: Copperbelt Railway & Mining Museum Mile 91928 Alaska Highway (between Kopper King and Ravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge).

2010 NISSAN cube SL, 49,000kms, engine in exc cond, great on gas, easy to get in/out, c/w winter & season tires, roomy, $13,000 obo. Text/call 332-1978 or trancelurai@gmail.com

We are teaming up with the Mae Bachur Animal shelter to help raise money for their shelter and help some of their dogs find forever homes! We are looking for volunteers to help BBQ hot dogs and paint faces.

2008 CHRYSLER 300 touring model, silver, c/w sunroof & 2 sets of tires, very well maintained, 53,000kms. Price reduced to $8,500. 333-9966

Skills needed Must be able to work on their own and know how to cook hot dogs and work a BBQ and the face painter .

2008 GMC Acadia, 120,000km, seats 7, rear DVD, heated leather, loaded, 20" summer wheels, new ultra ice grip winter tires, $18,000. 334-4500

The volunteers will also need to be comfortable around dogs because not only will the shelter be bringing dogs but people coming to the event are encouraged to bring their own dogs for train rides and play in our off leash area!

2008 HONDA Pilot SUV, seats 8, P/W, A/C, AWD, no accidents, serviced regularly at Yukon Honda, AWD, 112,400kms, great family/winter vehicle, no accidents, $16,500. 633-6336

Incentive for the volunteer

2007 DODGE Caliber SXT, 4cyl auto, fwd, loaded, well maintained, recent work/parts, 94,000 km, $8,700. 334-4965

KFN is seeking a qualiďŹ ed Director to lead their Public Works, Municipal services and Housing department. Overseeing the maintenance of roads, water, sewer, electriďŹ cation, municipal buildings, housing and other local government maintenance services will be their responsibility. They will undertake new Capital building projects and other initiatives for the Government. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Public Works and Municipal Services Director will manage the department and staff. This includes housing and Capital projects as well as maintenance and the provision of municipal type services. The Director is responsible for ensuring these areas meet the objectives set out by Council by establishing policies and procedures and ensuring they are provided in an equitable manner. They are also responsible for overall Capital planning, construction projects and management of all projects and proposal driven funding. They will prepare work plans and submit budgets as directed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Construction Management Degree or a degree in a similar ďŹ eld s 5-7 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a project manager with speciďŹ c training in Capital Planning s Background in budgeting and ďŹ nancial management s SigniďŹ cant work experience (5-10 years) in the construction industry with management experience s Knowledge of YFN history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations. s Class 5 Yukon driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required s Willingness to work extended hours or outside of normal ofďŹ ce hours QualiďŹ ed candidates can submit their resume in conďŹ dence to: careers@kfn.ca by August 15, 2014. Thank you for your interest. Only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted.

Two tickets to our downtown trolley as well as the satisfaction of helping out our local shelter as half of the proceeds from that day will go to them! Contact: Julia at copperbelt@yukonrails.com or at 867-667-6198.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon is looking for Volunteers! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon is looking for volunteers! We have two main programs: the Community Mentoring program and the In-School Mentoring Program. More information can be found on our website (www.bbbsofyukon. ca) or by contacting me. On Thursday August 21 from 12-1pm we will be hosting a Meet the Mentor Lunch at Java Connection for people who are interested in learning more about our programs and volunteer opportunities. Attendees will get a chance to hear form past/current mentors. Coffee, tea and lunch will be served! If you are interested in attending please RSVP to me by August 18th either by phone or e-mail and feel free to bring a friend! Contact: Shelby Maunder, Mentoring Coordinator (867) 335-5435 or shelby. maunder@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

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

2007 HONDA Civic, great on gas, c/w 2 sets tires/rims, remote start, manual 5-sp, clear glass, new battery, power locks & windows, maintenance records, detailed, 78,000 kms, $12,500. 335-2648 2007 PONTIAC Grand Prix, silver, loaded, second set of tires, 90,000kms, $6,500 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918 2007 PONTIAC Torrent, awd, leather heated power seats, sunroof, command start, new windshield, 149,000kms, $9,500 obo. 334-3153 2006 CHEV Equinox AWD V6, black, p/l, p/w, pwr/heated seats, 6 disc changer, sunroof, new windshield, brakes, recent maintenance, 168,000 kms, $7,600 obo. 334-7842 2005 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, 4-cyl, 75,000 mi, P/S, PDL, P/W, $7,250. 668-6961 or 332-8918 2005 SUBARU Imperza wagon, 210,000km, well maintained w/records, runs smooth, no accidents, some hail damage, winter tires/w rims, canoe/bike racks, $5,000 obo. Call/text 335-2555 2004 CHRYSLER Intrepid, showroom cond, 46,000km, stored inside, new tires/wipers/battery, $6,000 obo. 334-8555 after 5pm

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2004 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, low kms (50,000), $7,900. 334-4687

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 2004 PONTIAC Grand Prix, 4-dr, auto, P/S, P/W, brakes, leather interior, sun roof, heated seats, new tires, $5,800 obo. 334-4210 2003 GRAND Am, 150,000kms, rear spoiler, stick shift, fog lights, air, cruise control, great looking, exc cond, $4,900, 332-7054 or 667-7733 2003 GRAND Am, low mileage, 150,000, spoiler, fog lights, air, cruise, exc cond, $4,900. 332-7054 334-3456 2003 HONDA Odyssey, red, seats 7, runs well, cloth seats, rear windows tinted, non-smoking, no accidents, aftermarket CD player, decent windshield, p/w, p/l, 192,000km, $6,400 obo. 335-1509 2003 SATURN GM, 2.2L auto, new timing chain & battery, good tires, 171,000km, $3,500 obo. Dave or Gus at 393-4796 2003 TOYOTA Solara, heated leather seats, remote start, original owner, exc cond, 205,000kms, price reduced to $6,995 obo. 393-2926 or 336-1754 2002 PONTIAC Sunfire, standard, 180,322 km, comes with an extra set of winter tires on rims, $3,500 obo. 335-6677 2001 VW Jetta, sporty car, great cond, power everything, sunroof, alloy wheels, a/c, Sony stereo, standard, 252,000km, 4,000km on professionally rebuilt engine, $4,700 obo. 334-6807 2000 OLDS Alero sports coupe, exc cond, less than 94,000kms, new winter tires, $4,000 obo or will trade for small to med-size pick-up truck. 689-2752 1996 CADILLAC Seville STS, auto, 153,000km, leather interior, fully loaded, keyless-entry, sunroof, mechanic inspected, rear suspension is going but if driven responsibly on dirt roads itĘźs fine, $7,000. 668-7141 1995 D O D G E Neon, automatic, 268,000kms, new paint job, $1,500 obo. 667-7057 1992 HONDA Civic, auto, white, runs great, $1,500 obo. 399-3226 1991 TOYOTA Previa, 4WD, 320,000 kms, vg cond, No repairs needed, well maintained, head engine changed. Good all seasons, vg studded tires, hitch, $2,200 obo. 335-7535 1990 MAZDA MX6 coupe, Japanese import, 181,000km, regularly serviced, mechanically A-1, body good, interior excellent, $950 obo. 393-2162 1989 DAYTONA 190,000km, black with grey race stripes, needs some work, runs and drives, Kenwood deck, 2 12â&#x20AC;? subs, $500 obo, need gone. 336-0502 1986 BUICK Park Ave, V6, 3.8L, exc cond, 173,000 km, everything power, loaded, $3,000 obo. 335-7711 1978 GRAND Marquis, all original, body in prime shape, interior in good shape, drive train in good shape, great classic and driver. 668-3229 1971 FORD Ranchero 6-cyl 3-sp standard, California car, original body, 95% complete, needs carb, $5,000 obo; 1963 Chev Belair 2-dr sedan project car, no motor/trans, original V8 car, $2,000 obo. 393-2234 REGULARLY MAINTAINED, single owner vehicle, great for winter driving, new all season tires, new clutch, bit of rust. non-smoking owner, $3,500. 668-7659

Trucks

We Sell Trucks! 1-866-269-2783 â&#x20AC;˘ 9039 Quartz Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Fraserway.com

2013 CHEV Silverado 1500 4x4, w/boxliner, 14,000 kms, like new, take over payments $33,000 left owing. 334-9415 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD, 6L, crew cab, 4X4, 24,000kms, $25,500 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

2007 FORD King Ranch, 4-dr 4X4, short box, heated leather seats, sunroof, 20â&#x20AC;? wheels, 146,000kms, $18,500. 333-9899 2006 2WD Ford Ranger Sport Manual, blue, 119,608kms, 4.0L, exc cond, incl new set of all season winter rated tires/custom 20â&#x20AC;? rims/tires, $7,000 obo. 633-3946 2006 F150 ext cab, 4x4, blue,163,000 km, matching cap, exc cond, $13,500 obo. 403-352-0585 2006 FORD Escape, 129,700km, vg cond, non-smoking vehicle, 668-4108 2005 FORD F350 super duty diesel w/canopy, 247,000km, ext cab, long box, power everything, a/c, towing pkg, $9,700 obo. 334-7842 2005 GMC 2500 SLE diesel crew cab, short box, leather, fully loaded except sunroof, well maintained, not winter driven. 335-7455 2005 T O Y O T A Sienna awd van, 139,000kms, can be viewed behind T&M, $11,000. 668-7644 2003 GMC 4X4 Envoy, very clean, $7,200. 668-4775 2003 SILVERADO 2500HD Chev 4X4, grey, set up for camper, $8,000. 334-9782 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 quad 4x4, auto, 264,000kms, commercially maintained w/records, runs well, tool box, roof/side racks, new tires/battery, $5,000 obo. Call/text: 335-2555 1995 FORD Ranger XLT Lariat pickup, 4-cyl, 2WD, extra cab, long box w/canopy, great cond, $2,500 obo. Call/text 335-0233 1995 FORD Ranger XLT Lariat pickup, 4-cyl, 2WD, extra cab, long box w/canopy, great cond, $2,500 obo. Call/text 335-0233 1995 GMC Safari awd, 4.3L, recent front pads & rotor, rear shoes & drums, alternator, plugs, wires, $1,500 obo. 334-5408 1994 DODGE Plymouth, great running cond, reg maintenance done, $900. 633-2837 1994 FORD E250 van, runs, needs TLC, $200 obo, 1995 Ford Aerostar, needs TLC, will run, $200 obo. 333-9358 1993 CHEVY Suburban, blue, c/w 8,000lb winch, 180,000kms, clean & well maintained, $3,000 obo. 334-7797 1992 DODGE Dually 250 5.9 Cummins, in great shape. 668-3229 1991 31Ęź school bus, seats removed. Good running order, gas. Suitable for moving, storage, camping or work shop. 633-5155 1991 CHEVY Astro Van, 307,000km, needs fuel pump, tires, take it away for $300. 335-7711 1990 DODGE Caravan Grande, blue, automatic, cruise, a/c, 220,000kms, 3.3L V6 cyl, body & interior in good cond, great family vehicle around town, $925. 667-2174 1990 FORD F250 4-spd manual, comes with canopy, $2,000. 456-4567 1990 GMC Suburban, great cond, 290,000 km, well maintained, runs good, 4x4, auto, 5.7L V8, new battery & belt, full option, big roof rack, 9 passengers, safety inspection, $2,000. 336-1502 1990 TOYOTA 4-Runner, good running condition, some rust on the body, 288,000 kms, $2,800 obo. 336-3023 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 8-passenger, camping or handicap minivan, 2/4 wheel drive, 4-cyl diesel, auto, 130,000 kms, great on gas, ofers or trades, 333-9020

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100

TRUCK C A N O P Y , white, high rise, 80â&#x20AC;?LX60â&#x20AC;?WX28â&#x20AC;?H, $200. 660-4806 TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $150 ea or all for $600, near new condit, 633-3053 CHROME CHECKERED plate box liner, fits any truck with 8Ęź box, $250. 633-6200 4 HANKOOK Dynapak tires, 265/65 R18 (10,000kkm) mounted on 2008 Chev Tahoe, polished alloy rims w/centre caps, $1,000 obo. 393-4397 CHALLENGER ALUMINUM truck tool box w/butterfly lid, fits standard truck box, $150 obo. 393-2055 4 TIRES, all season, P195/70 R14, lots of tread left, $35 ea. 335-7711 2 TIRES, 265/75 R16 on 8-bolt Ford rims, $100. 334-5408 SET OF Toyo tires, 235/55 R17 all season. 667-6579 4 WINTER studded tires on rims, 195/65 R15, like new, $250 firm. 668-7504 lv msg SMALL BLOCK 351 Windsor motor, 334-4568 TRUCK RECEIVER hitch cargo extender, new in box, never opened, $120 new, asking $60 firm. 867-336-1412 TOYOTA LAND Cruiser HJ 60 5-spd H55 trans, can be made to work with Bj 60 or 70 series, $800 obo, many more parts available. Atlin 250-651-7818, lv msg

Pets CANINES & COMPANY DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL Group lessons Aug 12, Sept 30 Puppy Fundamentals Obedience Level 1 Private lessons, home visits, behavioural modification FCI Certified Bronze Master Trainer 333-0505 caninesandcompany@northwestel.net New! ON POINT Hunting Dog Training and Nutrition Providing Pets with Canadian and locally sourced raw food. Why Feed Raw? Lecture/Demo on Aug 9th, 5pm. $20 333-0404 onpointyukon@icloud.com GORGEOUS POMERANIAN puppies, CKC registered, vaccinated, 2 males, 2 females, orange, red and cream sable, wonderful temperaments, socialized with kids, cats and dogs, $2,500. 333-9770 to view TOP DOG TRAINING ACADEMY Specializes in aggression & obsessive behaviors Home visits & private lessons for behavior modification Basic & Intermediate Obedience Classes Sept. 9th- Oct. 8th Certified Dog Trainer with 19 yearsĘź experience Professional & Affordable services 334-7924 Dawnm72@hotmail.com www.Facebook.com/pages/Top-DogTraining-Academy

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 2004 POLARIS 500 H.O. ATV 4-wheeler, $3,750. 334-4687 2009 POLARIS Razr 800 ATV, 4,500lb Warn winch, roof, snorkel intake, upgraded shoulder harness seat belts, spare tire mount, upgraded mag rims, low hours, $7,500. 333-9020

2011 NISSAN Frontier 4X4, 6-spd standard, 4-dr, V6, loaded, under warranty, great shape, $18,900. 332-8801 2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT extĘźd cab, 4-dr, silver exterior, black interior, new tires, still under warranty, $13,800. 333-9020 2009 DODGE Caravan, exc cond, body in great shape, asking $5,900. Call or text 867-336-2607 2008 FJ Cruiser, 103,000km, great cond, very clean interior, $19,000. 336-0790 2008 FORD Ranger XLT 4x4 auto, extended cab, hitch, boxliner, great tires, synthetic oil, $8,000. 335-5993 2008 FORD XLT F350, superduty diesel, headache rack, driving lights, 170,000kms, good cond, $19,750 obo. Gary 335-9596 2008 JEEP Patriot North, 4wd, 4-cyl, P/W, P/L, a/c, Pioneer stereo, usb port, alternative power source, 116,000km, $9,700 obo. 334-7842

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Mikah is a member and beneficiary of Kwanlin Dun First Nation and belongs to the Crow Clan. His mother and grandmother raised him with a strong sense of self-identity through their cultural traditions and teachings, allowing him to be a proud Two Spirited young man. He has been involved in aboriginal advocacy for over 15 years, participating on my many municipal/community, territorial and national councils/committees. He has recently returned from Paris, France where he completed a semester abroad finishing his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. He knows first hand the importance of being a leader within our Aboriginal communities and strives to help his people in anyway he can. Mikah currently resides in Vancouver, BC where he conducts contract work with local First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Congratulations Mikah!

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

1997 HONDA Goldwing GL 1500 Aspencade, ready to go, a great ride. 668-3229

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2012 ARCTIC Cat 550 ATV, 900km, power steering, winch, windshield, h/t warmers, $8,500 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

2009 YAMAHA 950 VStar, very clean, low miles, 8,200kms on the clock, $6,000. Mark @ 334-5196

HONDA TRIKE, high range, low range & reverse, rebuilt engine, good cond, in Whitehorse, $600 obo. 250-793-6137

1989 HONDA Four-trax ATV, 350cc, winch/tires good, plastic fair, upgraded to newer machine, $2,000. 634-2631

1985 HONDA Shadow 1100 cc, lots of new parts, beautiful bike, exc cond, $3,500 firm. 633-4246 lv msg

ATV TIRES, 2 each Dunlop KT411 (25x8x12) and KT415 (25x10x12) ATV tires, about 50% wear, $125 takes them all. 633-2981 2003 YAMAHA WR450F, Recluse, FMF, Renthal, extras include plastics, original clutch, tubes, Klim pants etc, top end strong, $2,500 neg. 867-393-2828 lv msg 2008 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 883L, 3,000km, snap-on windshield, rollbars, highway pegs, passenger seat & sissy bar, extra shocks & oil, red in colour, $8,000. 634-2412 BEAR CAT 440, 120kms on new engine, new skis and track, all work done professionally at Listers, incl cover & new adult helmet, $2,999. 335-2648 2007 YAMAHA Phazer RTX 4-stroke, 4,300km, elec start & reverse, new skis w/carbides & piped, a true rocket, $3,500 obo. 393-4397

2006 - 350 Honda Fourtrax

2005 Yamaha V Star 1100 15000KM. Red on Black. $4800.

1500 Km, Snowplow, Winch, Cargo Carriers. $4800.

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2008 HONDA VTX 1800, less than 6,000 km, like new cond, powerful, $10,000 all my helmets jackets and gear. 335-1515 2009 POLARIS IQ touring snow machine, 4-stroke electric start, block heater, reverse, 2-person seat, exc cond, low miles, $7,500. 333-9020 2003 ARCTIC Cat 900 Mountain Cat snow machine, 151â&#x20AC;? track, low mileage, exc cond, double wide trailer available extra, $4,100. 333-9020 2004 MOUNTAINCAT 900, 159 track, 1,200 km, aftermarket bars, skis and windshield, newer chain/ bearings, c/w extra oil, $4,500 obo. Call or txt 334-8454 after 5

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have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

LOST/FOUND LOST t Crestview, DSH, 8 months old, male neutered, black with white chin and on chest and paws, Contact Nikki @ 334-6122 (31/07/14) t Johnston crossing, Collie X, female spayed, black and white, 7 years old, wearing a purple collar, answers to Kit Contact Theresa @ 633-4370 (01/08/14) t Keewnwa, DSH,9 months old, male, neutered, black and white, no collar, Contact Angela @ 332-3444 ( 05/08/14) t Crestview, DSH, 9-10 years old, female spayed, black on top and white under belly, no collar, answer to Posche Contact Martin @ 335-9025 (05/08/14) t Barnoff, DSH,white and orange and black, wearing a pink collar, answer to Duchess, Contact Belinda @ 332-5089 (06/08/14) t Wheeler street, DSH, male, orange, wearing a red

collar answer to Thomas, Contact Celia @ 250-3311875.(08/08/14) t Marsh lake, two Golden Retriever,male neutered, one is wearing a blue collar with tags and answers to Bently he is 8 yrs old, the other one is wearing a chokechain with tags and answers to Bailey he is 11 yrs old, Contact Rachelle @ 336-0520 (12/08/14)

FOUND t Found on Balsam, 5yr old, shepx, dark brown or black, male neutered, no collar, Contact Valerie @ 393-3630 (05/08/14) t Downtown south, parakeet Contact Jean @ 3341999 ( 08/08/14)

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

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

CATS

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

t 11 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black (Mingus)

AT THE SHELTER DOGS t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne) t 2 yr old, spayed female, cream, husky (Darby) t 6 mo old, neutered male, lab/husky X, blonde (Sven) t 1 yr old, neutered male, huskyX, white and brown (Miloo) t 2 yr old, neutered male, labX, black ( Warrio) t 2 yr old, spayed female, beardogX, black (Jackie) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and white (Buddy) t 13 weeks old, female, husky x GSD, black and blonde (Zummi) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and tan (Artie)

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 2002 16.25Ęź Harbercraft boat & trailer, 50 hp Johnson & 9.9 hp Yamaha, down rig, new winch, life jackets, exc cond, $13,500. 334-8912 lv msg

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 L-SHAPED ALUMINUM fuel tank & tool box combination w/electric fuel pump, 10' hose & nozzle, like new, 48"W31"D26"H, 380 litres, can be delivered to Whitehorse, $1,275. 250-651-7880

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, $31,900 obo. 633-3339 or 334-9634

3 8V71 Detroit engines w/pump drives & hydraulic pumps from 1900 Warner Swazey excavators, $1,800 ea, mid 70Ęźs Fiat Allis 945 loader parts, old Euclid rock truck parts, equipment tires. 250-651-7773

2004 34Ęź Class A Coachmen motorhome, under 50,000 kms, V/10 Ford auto, P/S, 4 disk brakes, new rear tires, camera, GPS, c/w 2014 car dolly. 334-4299 2008 14" cargo trailer by Interstate, near new, 3,500lb axles, low miles, LED lights, plywood floor, checker-plated front, spare, greasable hubs, all in exc cond. 335-1509

BRENTĘźS HYDRAULICS Portable line boring Bore welding, we go anywhere Torque nuts up to 30,000 ft lbs General machining, lathing, milling Phone 334-3027

FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa and RV Resort Offers more vacation for less money, hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. www.foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

Aircraft 1957 CESSNA 172, 4900 total time, Bush STOL, 4900TT, 475 SMOH, 3 point belts, King radio, 4-place intercom, great performer, well maintained, $36,000 obo. 633-5495 1972 CESSNA 150F, 6500 TT, 1452 SMOH, excellent cond, new windshield/radio, paint 6/10, interior 8/10, smooth engine, maintained cooperatively, call/text 335-2555, haiderrajab@hotmail.com

Campers & Trailers

1996 TRAVELAIR Rustler 5th wheel RV275, fully equipped with front queen bed, dinette, rear lounge, full bathroom and kitchen, $7500. 393-2629 lv msg 2009 WILDWOOD 29Ęź travel trailer, like new, used twice, front kitchen, dining/LR, slide, walk around queen bed, ducted a/c, incls equalizer hitch, view at Fireweed RV, $22,000 obo. 393-2652 1975 FORD F250 2WD truck with camper, good cond, rebuilt 390 engine, runs well, extremely clean, storage, kitchen, bed area & windows that open, $3,500. 336-0790

TAITĘźS 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

2009 15Ęź Hi-Lo travel trailer, low mileage, cheap & easy to tow, 3-way fridge, propane furnace/stove, a/c, awning, everything works perfectly, must be seen, $12,000 obo. 335-2223

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, $6,300 obo. 334-7842

1979 BIGFOOT 17' trailer, new propane tanks, good rubber, flipped axle for more clearance, fridge, stove, furnace, $4,500. 334-7664

2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length 28Ęź, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, stereo, large awning, $9,800. 633-2580

SHORELAND`R 20.5Ęź boat railer, only used once, everything in top cond, V-Frame, bunk, breakaway tongue, rlectric brakes, $1,100. 668-6808

1972 INTERNATIONAL school bus, partially camperized, manual, converted to propane, good for hunting or mining camp, best offer. 634-2631

24.5Ęź CRESTLINER, welded aluminum, 225hp, c/w tandem trailer, all rigging, $16,500 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918 NISSAN 10Ęź inflatable boat w/aluminum flooring, 950 lb max load, 5-person, w/Nissan 8hp outboard motor, 1 tank & extras, exc cond, $2,000. 668-7026 1980 BAYFIELD 25Ęź sloop, new head, holding tank/fuel tank, Yanmar 8hp diesel engine, 3-blade prop, pressure alcohol stove, 2 sinks, fresh water tank, view Slip 23 Marsh Lake. $9,500. 336-1412 FISHERMAN'S DREAM, 16.5 Legen full canvas, 50 hp Mercury, with trailer, exc cond, $8,500. Bob at 633-4781 or 334-2660 20' CHESTNUT Freighter canoe, professionally fiberglass-covered incl transom, vg cond, completely watertight, exc Northern Icon watercraft, trailer not included, $3,500. 334-6605 18Ęź SANGSTER, 120 Mercruiser inboard, needs work on starter & some electrical, c/w e-zy load trailer, $2,500 obo. 633-5540 14Ęź ALUMINUM Harbercraft with 15 hp Evinrude fuel tank and trailer, all together $1,000. 335-1515

Headstone Placing

George Edward Washington August 16, 1918 - November 18, 2011

Headstone placing for the Late George Washington on August 16, followed by potluck dinner with family and friends. Meet at DaKu Cultural Centre in Haines Junction at 2:00 p.m.

24Ęź SEARAY, 2 470â&#x20AC;? engines, works fine, needs minor TLC, $4,000. 333-0564

t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and blonde ( Bobo) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and white ( Cavin) t 6 mo old, neutered male, white,husky x, (Epic) t 3 yr old, female, chihuahua and dachshund x, white and tan, (Beamer)

CATS t 3 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black and white ( Rock) t 1 yr old, female, DSH, brown ( Peach) t 3 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black (Ross) t 3 yr old, male neutered,DLH, brown and white (Brian)

SPECIAL t Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

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

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24Ęź BAYLINER cabin cruiser, fully equipped for fresh or salt water, VHF & sounder, $19,000 obo. 668-2771 1995 18Ęź Bayliner Capri model lake boat, c/w 90hp Suzuki 4-stroke (2004) outboard engine, cuddy cabin, $7,500. 334-4687 16Ęź VALCO flat bottom river boat, c/w 40hp Johnson outboard on trailer, $1,300 obo. 334-4687 ATLIN HOUSEBOAT RENTALS ARE BACK! Still time this season to enjoy the Lake or call and book for next year! bobscontracting@atlin.net Phone 250-651-2488 2009 20' Legend Xtreme, 115 Mercury, full canopy & covers, 2 Scotty downriggers, CB Radio, dealer maintained, stored inside every winter, $23,000. 332-2655

Heavy Equipment MINING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE -Simplicity 5' x 14', 2 deck Grizzly Feeder -Slurry Tank and 100hp pump (frequency drive cabinet) -Belt Feeder Email for info @ thescottyb@hotmail.com-emailed 1970S KOEHRING excavator, good D330 Cat engine, machine is operational, 10Ęź7â&#x20AC;? wide, weight is 20 tons, $5,000. 333-0564

WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS WE MOURN THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED DAUGHTER, SISTER AND FRIEND

Clare Cherepak

Please join us at a service in celebration of Clareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, Thursday August 14, 2014 at 2:00pm, at Vanier Catholic Secondary School, 16 Duke St. in Whitehorse. Come as you are, or in bright colours, just as Clare would have liked. A reception will follow. We invite you to bring memories, written thoughts and photographs of Clare to be displayed at the reception. These will become a keepsake for Richard, Yolande and RĂŠmie. Clare was loved by many and will be missed by all. To honour Clareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compassionate and giving nature, in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the following organizations that assist Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less fortunate: Whitehorse Food Bank 867-393-2265, ofďŹ ce@whitehorsefoodbank.ca Blood Ties Four Directions 867-633-2437 bloodties@klondiker.com ~ A private interment will be held at a later date ~

HOME BUILT Camper, plywood construction, polystyrene insulation, peaked metal roof, lots of headroom, solid design and construction. $2,000. 335-9510 2005 NORTHERN Lite truck camper, 9'6" Classic Queen model, light enough for 3/4 ton, 2 awnings, electric jacks, stove/oven, large fridge/freezer, bathroom, storage, sleeps 4, great cond, $18,000 obo. 332-1691 1990 GMC StarCraft Conversion Van good tires, good body, clean interior, tow package, couch converts to queen bed. $3,500 or trade. 633-5177 2014 RAINBOW 19ʼ tilt deck trailer, tandem 3,500lb axles, new, $5,250 obo. 334-0578 1981 VANGUARD 8ʼ camper, 3-burner stove, oven, furnace, c/w 1 new propane bottle, 1-pc tin roof, good shape inside & out, $1,000 obo. 334-5408 1995 SPORTSMAN 5th wheel travel trailer, 26.5ʼ, well maintained, everything in clean and working condition, c/w AMFMCD player, microwave, large awning,new spare tire, 5th wheel hitch, $8,500. 633-4656 27' SILVERSPORT toy hauler, all aluminum frame for easy towing, interior lighting and venting, perfect for storing and hauling your toys all winter, $11,000 obo. 333-0375 2011 24ʼ Cougar travel trailer, polar package plus, 1/2 ton towable, very well maintained, lots of great features, $22,000 obo. 667-2804 UTILITY CLOSED trailer with lights inside and out, great for tools, moving, storage, hunting, $1,000 obo. 335-5843 for details CAR HAUL/UTILITY trailer, twin axle, hydraulic brakes, capacity 3,181 kg/7,000 lbs, deck 16'/total length 20', $3,000. 867-863-5404 1985 TOYOTA motorhome, very good shape, great mileage, $4,500 obo. 334-1935 TOY HAULER, Ragen F/X 18ʼ, sleeps 4-6, Great floor space, exc cond, lg bath w/shower, queen bunk, fridge, freezer, microwave, stereo, TV w/ DVD, furnace, etc, $16,000 obo. 334-2921 HEAVY DUTY 3/4 ton utility truck trailer, 16” tires, no rust, $750 obo. 334-4568

CRIBBAGE FUN event, Fridays July 25, August 1, 8 & 22, register at 1pm, games 1:30-4pm. 633-5023 WHITEHORSE CONCERTS AGM: Tuesday August 26, 7 pm at the Heritage Board Room at City Hall, 2121 2nd Avenue. All music lovers are welcome. For information call Steve. 668-6694 YUKON TERRITORIAL Championship Tennis Tournament. Matches run Tues-Fri Aug 19-22, 5-9 pm, with S/S Aug 23/24. Mens/Womens/Seniors//U18/U16/U14 and U12 divisions. www.tennisyukon.com or tennisyukon@gmail.com YUKON ORIENTEERING Association August 13 event MacPherson map. Start at Old Alaska Highway (turn right off Alaska Highway 1600 m past turn off to North Klondike Hwy.) Darren 667-6116 for info YUKON QUEER Film Alliance annual general meeting, 6:30 pm August 20 at 75 Ponderosa Dr. Members will be asked to approve a special resolution amending YQFA's bylaws. Info: outnorthqff@gmail.com YUKON ECONOMIC Developers Conference Sept 10-12, Dawson City, for people involved in community economic development. Info/registration: www.cned2014conference. com F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2014, in the Fine Dining Room at the school. Everyone welcome. GEOCACHERS, COME to Atlin Saturday Aug. 16 for meet & greet with Atlin geocachers at Tarahne Park at noon for the day or stay the weekend, info on www.geocaching.com, GC59PV7 ONLINE AUCTIONS: Heavy & Recreational Equipment - Terex Dozer, Chris Craft Boat, Modified E-Tec Skidoo, Customized Sled Trailer, Gang Plank Edger, Motorbike & Glorious BC Mountain Ranch. www.mcdougallauction.com. 1(800)263-4193 PV#319916 CANADIAN CELIAC Association Yukon Support Group with Community Dietician Kim Neufeld, R.D., Whitehorse Library Community Room (Ground Floor) Thursday, August 21 from 6pm-7:45pm

1996 26' Okanagan 5th wheel, 13' slide out, 2 new propane tanks, new stabilizer feet, queen mattress, real table/chairs, good cond, must be seen, $10,000 obo. 336-8525

YUKON WILDLIFE Preserve, Run Wild family fun race Monday August 18, registration 9:30am-10:15am, race starts at 10:30am, seniors $12, adults $15, youth $10, children $7, children under 5 are free

Coming Events

YUKON CANINE AGM, September 10, 6pm-8pm, Canada Games Centre swm room

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 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713 HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F 11:30-3:00, 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net COMMUNITY SAFETY Awards: Nominate a group or individual who works for community safety. Deadline for nominations Sept 5, 2014. More info 867-667-3656; www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cjps/CommunitySafetyAwards.html MATH TRAINING: Orton-Gillingham Math Teacher Training in Whitehorse, August 8-11 and 13-16 (www.mathworkshops.com). Contact Stephanie at LDAY, 668-5167 or ed@ldayukon.com for details and registration

SAFETYPALOOZA, OCCUPATIONAL Health & Safety Committee Training, September 17th & 18th at the Coast High Country Inn, Whitehorse. For more info contact: www.healthandsafetybc.ca 888-223-5669 or the YFL at 456-8250 HEART OF Riverdale Community Party/Flea Market, Discover the Heart, Sat Aug 16 9am-2pm, parking lot at 38 Lewes & Klondike, email info@theheartofriverdale.com or Susie Anne 335- 3442 for info & to register for a table/car space-$10

6 PTARMIGAN Pl, Friday August 15, 4pm-7pm, Saturday August 16 at 8:30am, hot bannock/jam, bdrm furniture, like new blk futon, chair, kitchen ware/pots+pans, misc HEART OF Riverdale Community Party/ Flea Market, Discover the Heart! Saturday Aug 16th 9am-2pm. Parking lot at 38 Lewes and Klondike. Email info@theheartofriverdale.com or call Susie Anne 335-3442 to reserve a spot

Services - INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414 BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta. Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc. Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050 SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service. At corner of 6th & Strickland. 667-2988 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • Construction • Renovation • Finishing • Cabinets • Tiling • Flooring • Repairs • Specialty woodwork • Custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 S.V.P. CARPENTRY Journey Woman Carpenter Interior/Exterior Finishing/Framing Small & Medium Jobs “Make it work and look good.” Call Susana (867) 335-5957 susanavalerap@live.com www.svpcarpentry.com

WHITEHORSE COMMUNITY Choir rehearsals for the fall term begin at the Whitehorse United Church, Monday Sept 8 at 7:15 pm. Registration available at the first two rehearsals ATLIN GARDEN Tour Sunday August 17, 12pm-4pm, benefit for Brewery Bay Marina, tickets $15, available at Arts Festival Gallery & Courthouse Gallery on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17 from 11am NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Federal Retirees, meeting with National Director August 14, 2pm-4pm, Public Library meeting room, info on recent activities and advocacy. For info contact Joanne at 633-2212 YUKON KENNEL Club AGM, September 17, 7pm-9pm, Sport Yukon Building

CITYLIGHT RENOS Flooring, tiling, custom closets Painting & trim, kitchens & bathrooms Fences & gates Landscaping & gardening Quality work at reasonable rates Free estimates Sean 867-332-1659 citylightrenos@gmail.com

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AL-ANON MEETINGS

GUILD SOCIETY Annual General Meeting. August 16th at 1pm Meeting only at this time. BBQ to be announced at a later date. All are welcome. CRIME PREVENTION Victim Services Trust Fund application deadline Aug 15. Visit www.justice.gov.yk.ca/CPVSTF.html or call 667-8746 or 1-800-661-0408, ext 8746 to find out more

YUKON NEWS

contact 667-7142

Has your

WEDNESDAY

life been

12:00 noon Hellaby Hall, 4th & Elliott

affected by someone’s drinking ???

CLOSED DEC. 25TH FOR CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY

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

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 PAINTING DONE RIGHT! Interior/exterior, oil, staining. Professional work at reasonable rates. 17 years in Yukon. Also serving the communities. (Williamson Yukon) Phone 456-2043 or 333-0403 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865

DRUG PROBLEM?

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

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>

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse

MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui 4141B - 4th Avenue. 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.. 8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No Pufﬁn (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 6:00 pm Young People’s Meeting BYTE Ofﬁce, 2-407 Ogilvie Street 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 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 Women’s Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (room across from Emergency) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Marble Group Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)

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

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

Carcross Y.T. 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

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

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

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

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

Telegraph Creek B.C. Tuesday - 8:00 p.m. Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin Y.T. Wednesday - 7:00pm Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday - 1:30p.m. Health Centre Watson Lake Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m. Health Centre

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Lost & Found LOST: PAIR of black half-framed prescription glasses somewhere in the downtown area, reward offered. 393-2587 CAMP YUKON lost & found will be on display at Bethany Church until Aug. 22nd. Feel free to stop by Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm to claim your items.

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BEADWORK FOUND near fish ladder. Call 667-6996 to identify LOST: SMALL blue Leatherman squirt in case in Copper Ridge/Granger area. Axel 667-4450 FOUND: NEAR Millenium Trail, Samsung smart phone. 633-6242

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 LOST: BORDER Collie, black & white, 11 yrs old, name is Kit, very friendly, scared to Alaska Highway near JohnsonĘźs Crossing July 31, not seen since. Significant reward offered. 668-3120 LOST CAT in Hillcrest area since Wed July 23, medium-length grey-haired neutered male, no collar but microchipped, very friendly, reward offered, any information greatly appreciated. 334-5919 FOUND: CELL phone in park in Hillcrest. 668-4876

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Call for tender Re-roofing of the Centre de la francophonie The SociĂŠtĂŠ des immeubles franco-yukonnais (SIFY) launches a call for tenders on the re-roofing of the Centre de la francophonie, at 302 Strickland Street in Whitehorse. Tenders must be sent prior to August 25, 2014, 8 am. The work will be overseen by a third party and has to be completed before October 17, 2014. For project description, please contact:

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Sports Equipment GIRLS FIGURE skates, like new, size 6, $15, Graf 370 Supra hockey skates, size 2.5, $15, Easton Synergy Hockey Pants, YT(XL), 16"-28", $15, snowboarding helmet, small (53-55cm), $15. 456-7758 POWER ICE Auger, new in box, never been used, $700 new, c/w 2 blades 10â&#x20AC;? + 8â&#x20AC;? & extension, asking $400. 335-2648 3 SETS of cross country skis/shoes/poles, $50 ea. 335-1515 TREADMILL, HARDLY used, like new, paid $400 new asking $200. 335-1515 LIVESTRONG LS PRO2 TREADMILL 3.25 CHP motor, speeds 5-12 mph Belt size: 60 inches User capacity: 400 lbs 0-15% incline range Less than 1 year old, barely used Perfect working condition New: $4,000 Asking: $800 Moving & wonĘźt have room for it Email: treadmill4sale2@gmail.com

Livestock 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 HAY FOR SALE Dry bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale. 633-4496 or astra@northwestel.net USED FARM MACHINERY Mower Conditioner, Round Bailer, Square Bailer, Seed Drill, Swather Disc, Hay Rake Machinery is older in working condition 335-5192 or 668-7218 Quality weed free brome hay bales for sale. 830 lb round bales and also small square bales Phone 668-2407 LEBARGE RANCH HAY Premium three grass horse blend, available in small square and netted round sizes. Also taking orders for fall oat bundles. Call 334-4589 FRESH CUT 1,000 lb hay bales In the field $100 each 867-633-3388 Please leave a message 8YR OLD gelding quarter horse, trail rides, packs, loads well, $2,000 obo. 332-1691 12 YR old brown registered thoroughbred gelding, 16hh, trained english, half passes, lead changes, solid in all gaits, also ridden western on the trails. Serious enquiries only. $2,500 firm. 456-2249

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of

JOHN TANNER SINCLAIR, of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Deceased, who died on July 15 2014, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Administrator at the address shown below, before the 15th day of August, 2014, after which date the Administrator will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice. AND FURTHER, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are required to make payment to the Estate at the address below. BY: Whitney Sandulak c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (87) 668-5251

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 LOVESEAT COUCH for sale, off-white colour, non-smoking home, exc cond, $200 obo. 456-4766

Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 GRACO DOLL stroller, double with canopy, doll swing, rocks and plays a tune, and doll high chair, $35 obo. 633-6895 HEAVY DUTY child swing set, $125, large 3ʼ deep swim pool with pump, cover, $60 obo, bikes $10. 668-4082 CHILD CARRIER, Piggyback Rider, new, grey orange in colour, weighs 3lbs, can carry a child up to 60lbs on adultʼs back, $50. 393-3675 eves BMX INTRUDER bike, suit a 9-12 year-old, $50 obo, books for sale for same age (How to train your Dragon, Percy Jackson Series etc), best offer. 334-9594

Childcare WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR KIDS? This is your opportunity to enrol your kids in Bubbleʼs Preschool, downtown. We offer a great environment, excellent programs and highly qualified teachers. Call Now 393-2577 CREATIVE PLAY DAYCARE has openings in its preschool program. Fun, caring environment. Qualified staff onsite. Playground mini-gym. Please stop by 312 Strickland Street or call 667-2761

Furniture DOUBLE BED, higher end Simmons pillow top, c/w bed frame, exc cond, clean, $200. 333-9020 COUCH, VERY clean, $75 obo. 334-1732 CONTENTS OF 1-bdrm apt, ongoing until itʼs all gone, by appointment only, 332-5337 downtown, thebigcontentsdeal@gmx.com LOVESEAT, BLUE in colour, exc cond, fairly new, $450 obo. 633-4079 DOUBLE 633-4079

BED with frame, $250 obo.

CHESTERFIELD, FULL size, $200, armoires, 2 units, walnut, $40 ea, oak book case 40”X48”, $25, oak high rise swivel bar stool, $40, oak end tables, 2 units, $20 ea. 660-4806 KITCHEN TABLE, gd cond. Very convenient, rounded on two sides, $12. 335-7535 SINGLE BOXSPRING, exc cond. Deluxe, white, $40. 335-7535

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SEARS ARMCHAIR/RECLINER, rose on white print, vg cond, $50. 336-0534 CHILDʼS 4-POSTER bed, $100. 667-4090 HEAVY WOOD bistro type table, table top solid wood has minor scratches, 4 wooden chairs has distressed wood look, good cond, $300. 334-8392 ROUND IVORY table w/4 captain chairs, c/w leaf to fit 6 comfortably, purchased from country house 5yrs ago, exc cond, $550 obo. 334-8392 BAR STOOLS with revolving top and back support, solid wood, metal pipe foot-rest, $42 ea or $75 for 2. 393-2588 10ʼ HAND scribed log picnic table, sealed with wood finish, never exposed to elements, $900. Dan 867-336-1412 2 CUSTOM-MADE Victorian lamps w/matching stand, paid $975, asking $450, dark oak round coffee table & end tables, $450, 3 dark wood nesting tables, $175. 667-6587 lv msg LEATHER COUCH & loveseat, paid $3,200, asking $1,600, oak entertainment centre, paid $800, asking $150, oak coffee table w/matching end tables, paid $900, asking $450. 667-6587 lv msg

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PROFESSIONAL BROWN leather massage table, paid $750, asking $150, twin box springs for king bed, $50, 2 twin mattresses, $50 ea. 667-6587 lv msg ANTIQUE SOFA, classic square lines, sturdy frame, needs new upholstery/padding to replace horsehair, free to person able to restore and use. 633-4786

Personals TO SEAN Sidney: This is to notify you that you have until August 15 to pick up your furniture and other items or they will be disposed of. Zumer Property Management, 633-3940 or 333-0147

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REGISTRAR FOR THE YUKON HUMAN RIGHTS PANEL OF ADJUDICATORS Project Description: To provide registrar services for the Yukon Human Rights Panel of Adjudicators, including executive secretariat services Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is August 28, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Luda Ayzenberg at (867) 6675615. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

NOTIFICATION OF FAILURE TO PAY.

Customer listed below are requested to contact LOW COST MINI STORAGE (phone 633-2594) regarding their storage container. If arrangements of monies owing can not be made, their items will be sold to recover costs.

Murray Scheck

CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555 ARE YOU MÉTIS? Are you registered? Would you like to be involved? There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL YUKON EDUCATION STUDENT PHOTOS - SCHOOL YEAR 2014/2015 Project Description: Provide photography of students for the Yukon Student Information System and optional packages for families to purchase. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is August 26, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Shannon Trott at (867) 667-3483. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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

PUBLIC TENDER ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS LAGOONS Project Description: For the provision of engineering inspections as required by water licenses for four sewage lagoons owned and operated by the Department of Community Services for 2014/15 and 2015/16. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 2, 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 Dwayne Muckosky at (867) 456-6191. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 4, 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. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Project Description: Construction of a new “Construction and Demolition Landfill Cell” including re-grading of site, re-location of shelters, buildings and garbage bins at Deep Creek Solid Waste Facility Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is August 28, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Darrin Fredrickson at (867) 667-5195. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Project Description: Right of way vegetation control Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 3, 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 Mackenzie Ingram at (867) 667-3697. 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: Construction of auxiliary lanes on the Klondike Highway to accommodate left and right turns to and from Couch Road North Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 3, 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 Dick Stilwell at (867) 633-7984. 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

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