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and tin. But it is still accepting refundable beverage containers. The Yukon Blue Bin Recycling he City of Whitehorse is Society currently offers curbside fast-tracking plans to offer pick up of all household recycurbside recycling collecclables once every two weeks in tion. a dozen Whitehorse neighbourOn Monday, city councillors hoods for $20 a month. The approved spending an additional recyclables are brought to P&M $100,000 to finalize the program Recyling to be sorted and prodesign. cessed. The new program is based on Danny Lewis, acting executive a report prepared by the engidirector for Raven, said the socineering consultants Morrison ety is pleased to see the city movHershfield. The study estimates ing forward with the inclusion of that households would pay $15 recycling in a waste management per month for weekly curbside system. recycling collection. “Though we are unsure at the That money would cover both moment how this will affect us collection and processing of recy- and our current situation around clable materials. the non-refundable items, we are Many details still need to be still hopeful that this is a good ironed out, such as which orgastep in the right direction,” he nizations and companies would wrote in an email. be involved or when the program “There is more recycling in our would actually begin. territory than just that produced “We still have to figure out all by the residents of Whitehorse the details of what a curbside pro- and therefore a larger solution gram would look like, but we are will be needed in the long run continuing with meetings with to address all of it, but until that the industry to get ideas from happens, at least the residents of them and continue discussions,” Whitehorse have a temporary said environmental sustainability solution to look forward to.” manager Shannon Clohosey in an Once the city’s program is deemail. signed, anticipated for late March, “But the value of a curbside the city will have a “turn-key” program is that there is a revenue plan ready for implementation, source for the collection and Clohosey told councillors. processing of recyclables collected It would be in council’s best through that program. Unfortuinterest to skip the tender pronately there are still so many fac- cess and sole-source the design tors to figure out that we cannot contract to Morrison Hershfield commit to a date.” based on its past work with the Whitehorse residents will soon city, which includes writing the receive a survey asking them Solid Waste Management Plan, about services they’d be willing to she added. pay for. Councillors Irwin, Curteanu The new program comes one and Stockdale commended the month after Raven Recyling anproject and the fact that it is being nounced it would no longer be expedited to fill an urgent need in offering its free public recycling the community. drop-off service to Whitehorse “It’s important that we put the residents. spurs to the horse to see how fast The depot is no longer accept- we can get this done,” Irwin said. ing cardboard, paper, plastics, Coun. Cameron said he had styrofoam, milk cartons, tetrapaks concerns about sole-sourcing any Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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contract, and asked for further clarification. “I know Morrison Hershfield has done a lot of good work for us but it goes against every fibre in my body to go for sole-sourcing,” he said. “Being part of the private sector that relies on the competitive process that allows me to get my jobs done, I’d just like a bit more information as to why you think these guys walk on water.” Clohosey said the firm had completed a number of projects for the city over the years and their staff was familiar with curbside collection programs elsewhere in the country. Mayor Dan Curtis said that over 60 per cent of citizens mentioned during the budget consultations currently underway that they’d be willing to pay for a curbside collection service. Under the city’s solid waste action plan, the municipality is trying to divert half of all waste from the landfill by 2015. The Yukon government has made the same pledge. During question period on Monday, the NDP Opposition’s critic for community services, Kevin Barr, asked Environment Minister Currie Dixon if the government planned to uphold its promise. “What we’re focused on is taking steps that will benefit the long-term health of the Yukon and focus on taking steps that will improve the structure of our recycling regime in the territory,” said Dixon. “Whether that takes a year, two years or three years, that’s less important than making those important decisions – those important decisions about Yukon’s future and about the recycling regime in the territory.” Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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City council won’t spare bowling alley by user fees.” Sher said he’s been told over 90 bowlers use the lanes on a weekly hitehorse city council has basis, including participants in the knocked down a plea to children’s league, men’s league and save the city’s only bowlsenior’s league. ing alley on Monday evening. Mad Trappers is also practice Harold Sher, executive director of grounds for the teams who compete Big Brothers Big Sisters Yukon, was in the Youth Bowling Canada Nahoping to convince councillors that tional Championships every year. the city should take over Mad TrapA better building would encourper Alleys. age even more people to come play, Unfortunately, his pitch fell in the Sher said. A new facility could be gutter. designed like the one in Watson The alley, located in the Riverdale, Lake, which is adjacent to the town’s hasn’t turned a profit in years and is community centre, he said. set to close this spring. The five-pin Coun. Kirk Cameron said there alley with 10 lanes has been around is a long history of bowling in the since 1976. Yukon but he couldn’t recall governSher told council that his group ment ever getting involved to make raises more than 20 per cent of its it work. operating budget during its Bowl for “If you look around Canada you Kids Sake fundraiser. have a lot alleys that are run by the “We respectfully ask that the private sector,” he said. city begin a study to determine the “They’re able to turn a profit and feasibility and costs associated with the business community makes sure providing bowling lanes,” he said. it works. I just wonder if it needs a “We believe thousands of people different business model to make it would applaud the city for getting work here. out in front of this issue and taking “I’m not convinced it should be the lead to invest in a bowling facil- taken over by government.” ity. Once infrastructure is there, opMayor Dan Curtis echoed Camerational expenses could be covered eron’s statements. Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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views but did not hear them. “The fundamental reason why the current bowling facility isn’t profitable is that over the past 20 years there has been rapid expansion of subsidized city recreational programs and facilities creating competition for discretionary recreational spending,” he wrote in an email afterwards. “The fact remains there are several user groups who will be without a facility this spring.” In late September, plaza owner Chris Sorg told the News the arrival of an investor with deep pockets could potentially keep the facility afloat. Alistair Maitland/Yukon News “If the community really demWhitehorse city council rejected Harold Sher’s proposal for the onstrated it’s prepared to support city to take over Mad Trapper Alleys. it at a level that has not been there – like I said, we haven’t made an A bowler for more than 40 years, lar,” he said. arrangement with a future tenant Curtis said losing the bowling alley “We don’t have the space, the at this point,” he said at the time. would be a “great loss to the comfunds or the cash to rent a place or “We have made the decision but munity.” But a municipality’s key re- redesign one. Hopefully someone barring anything miraculous hapsponsibilities are to provide services can come forward and perhaps look pening, something unexpected happens, and an investor coming along such as water, sewage, garbage and at a new location. infrastructure, he said. “I’ll be the first one there when it saying they want to purchase the “The Canada Games Centre is opens. But it’s not something I could facility, then we’ll see what happens.” – With files from Tom Patrick being subsidized $3 million a year by in good conscience support.” Contact Myles Dolphin at taxpayers and in that facility there is Following the meeting, Sher said myles@yukon-news.com lawn bowling, which is very popuhe felt city council listened to his
Education Dept. takes no issue with top bureaucrat’s online PhD the time of his hire since they were not and are not requirements of his position as ADM of public schools.” ll you have to do to complete In addition to the online PhD, a PhD level course at the Trask has a master of divinity from Newburgh Theological Semi- the Atlantic School of Theology, nary & College of the Bible is read which is affiliated with St. Mary’s a book and summarize its contents, University in Halifax. and that’s good enough for Yukon’s Royle defended Trask’s continued Department of Education. use of the honorific “Dr.” in front of Albert Trask, Yukon’s assistant his name. deputy minister for public schools, “Dr. Trask received his PhD from received a PhD in biblical studies an accredited theological institution from Newburgh in 2005. and is therefore entitled to use the The school, located in Indiana, prefix ‘Dr.’ He is more than happy delivers Christian education courses to discuss his qualifications and his online. pastoral ministry with anyone who It is not recognized by major would like more information.” accrediting bodies in Canada or the Trask has not responded to mulU.S., including the Association of tiple interview requests. Theological Schools, the Council for Here’s what you have to do to earn Higher Education Accreditation or a PhD in biblical studies from the the U.S. Department of Education. Newburgh Theological Seminary, acIt is recognized by the Transworld cording to the school’s website: Accrediting Commission InternationPay US$2,595. al, an unrecognized body that claims Pick six books from the course list. to accredit bible schools around the If you don’t like the books listed, you world. The U.S. Department of Edu- can ask to have other books approved cation calls this sort of entity a “fake by your advisor. accreditation agency.” Order them online or find them in Education deputy minister Valerie a bookstore. Royle issued a statement on the issue Read them. yesterday, saying that Trask’s religious For each book, write a 10-20 page credentials had no bearing on his hir- chapter-by-chapter summary of its ing for the position. contents. You may, but are not reTrask also holds a bachelor of arts, quired to, reflect on what you learned. a bachelor of education and a master If you do not wish to read so many in educational administration from books, you may replace up to three of Memorial University of Newfoundthem with what the school calls “no land. travel seminars.” “What seems to be at issue are Dr. For an extra $175 per seminar, you Trask’s credentials in his personal can download a video of a lecture. and spiritual ordination into pastoral Now, you only have to summarize the ministry with the United Church of content in four to six pages. Do that Canada, which were not verified at three times, and your PhD course Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter
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the research for and writing of a doctoral dissertation.” Online learning normally does not qualify, as frequent interaction with faculty and other students is a critical component. The institution must provide training in research methods and teaching methods. Substantial library holdings and facilities are required, along with study space, tech support and reference staff. Newburgh acknowledges on its website that its educational model is not approved by mainstream accreditation bodies. “Our programs are not designed to meet any specific local, state, territorial, regional, or national licensing or credentialing laws. “The main question to be asked when considering a school is ‘Is this Alistair Maitland/Yukon News the school that will please God?’ If Valerie Royle, Yukon’s deputy minister of education, stands it pleases God then it doesn’t matter behind the decision of one of her senior staff to refer to himself as a doctor, even though the college that granted the who is displeased. “We feel the accreditation of God degree is not properly accredited. is on our school because we strive to please Him in academics and miniswork is half done. near the end of chapters.” Now comes the real work: In order And that’s it. You now have a PhD. try training.” Trask sits on Yukon’s Teacher to complete the PhD, you have to The Association of Theological Qualification Board, which evaluates submit a paper of a minimum of 60 Schools has about 240 accredited pages. You must refer to at least 20 American and Canadian schools in its the validity of a teacher’s qualifications for the purpose of determining sources. membership, of which Newburgh is their salary level. Quoting directly from your sourc- not one. Trask defended his degree in a letes is encouraged, but not necessary. It sets out standards for accreditater to the media this week. “I encourage students to consider tion of PhD programs that are much “As I hold a doctorate degree, I providing some quotes from the aumore rigorous than what is offered at am entitled to refer to myself and to thor in each paper,” states the college’s the online school. be referred to by others as Dr., as is “best practices” section of its website. A PhD program should include anyone else who holds a PhD.” “While not essential to paper writing two years of full-time coursework, He signed the letter, “Dr. Albert or your grade, it is helpful because au- plus the time necessary “to prepare Trask.” thors often best summarize their own for comprehensive examinations, to Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com thoughts on a given subject, especially acquire teaching skills, and to conduct
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Cornell sentenced to 11.5 years in prison Ashley Joannou News Reporter
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hristopher Cornell was sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison yesterday for shooting at an RCMP police car during a high-speed chase near Haines Junction in 2011. The 33-year-old was found guilty of eight charges he faced at trial earlier this year. That includes two counts of attempted murder, one of RCMP Cpl. Kim MacKellar and the second for deputy conservation officer Shane Oakley. Oakley and MacKellar were pursuing Cornell and his thengirlfriend Jessica Johnson following a robbery at Madley’s General Store where the janitor was attacked with bear spray. That’s when Cornell fired a rifle out the back of the SUV he was in, hitting the radio box on the dashboard of the police car. “Particles of glass, plastic and metal fragments hit and penetrated Cpl. MacKellar in the face, eyes and body,” Judge Leigh Gower said in his decision. “While Cpl. MacKellar was wearing a flack jacket which protected his torso, he was injured by flying pieces of metal which penetrated his exposed left shoulder.” He was be medevaced to Van-
Man sentenced for assaulting nurse A Whitehorse man was sentenced yesterday for punching a nurse at Whitehorse General Hospital. Todd Brownrigg was sentenced to 90 days for assault. But, with the time he has already spent behind bars, that’s considered time-served. On July 26 the 47-year-old was brought to the hospital with a cut on his head. He was intoxi-
couver and underwent multiple surgeries to remove the shrapnel from his body, including his eyes. Johnson was originally scheduled to go on trial alongside Cornell. But on the day the trial was scheduled to begin she pleaded guilty to some of the lesser charges. She was sentenced to five years in prison. Cornell’s sentence was based on a plea bargain between both sides. The only question that remained was how long Cornell, who was found to be a long-term offender, would be under the watchful eye of the corrections system once he is released. The Crown was asking for the maximum of 10 years. Defence was asking for half that. In the end Gower sided with the Crown and imposed the maximum. After all, he said, if Cornell does well on the conditions he can apply to have it shortened some time in the future. Gower spent much of his decision discussing Cornell’s history and his prospects for rehabilitation once he is eventually released. He went over Cornell’s troubled childhood in detail. Cornell’s father was a heavy drinker and his mother drank when he was young, though she is now sober.
“Mr. Cornell has a limited recollection of his childhood years. He says he was bounced around with relatives and foster homes when not living with his mother. He also reported that the relatives on both sides of his family were into partying and heavy drinking. He regularly witnessed incidents of violence during these parties,” the judge said. Cornell says he started drinking and smoking marijuana at eight or nine years old. The judge noted Cornell’s extensive criminal record – 39 charges since 1994. After 1994 he would get at least one criminal conviction a year with the exception of 1998 and 2000, Gower said. Cornell’s drinking continued until he developed stomach ulcers at 18 and stopped. He continued to do drugs: marijuana, crack cocaine and eventually heroin. While in jail at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre, Cornell admits he was not the model inmate, Gower said. “On the other hand he also believes that he has been a victim of discrimination and has been unfairly treated by certain guards and officials at WCC. Indeed, he has served a total of 284 days in solitary confinement as a result
of various internal offences,” the judge said. Cornell has been in custody for 27 months and 27 days. Gower noted that Cornell’s behaviour has been improving recently. The court heard that Cornell still disputes some of the things that came out during his trial. “Put simply, Chris is not accepting responsibility for some of the more serious offences, including the attempted murder of Cpl. MacKellar,” Gower said quoting from one report. A psychiatric assessment of Cornell was not all negative. In fact, the doctor who completed the report expressed some optimism that he would be able to get his life back under control following the intensive treatment available in federal prison. Dr. Shabehram Lohrasbe concluded that the “likelihood of Mr. Cornell committing a future act of violence is high unless sustained and fundamental changes occur,” Gower said. Yet the doctor was “cautiously hopeful” that Cornell would respond to treatment in prison. He pointed out a number of factors, including that Cornell is intelligent, will benefit from aboriginal-based treatment programs in prison and is aware that
this is his last chance. When testifying in court, the doctor said the high-intensity treatment in prison will benefit Cornell. He testified that “I expect him to succeed” and “I will be more surprised if he re-offends,” according to the judge’s decision. Lohrasbe said supervision once Cornell is released will help him stay on the right path. It’s something that “ideally should go on indefinitely,” he said. Since “indefinitely” is not an option, Gower gave Cornell the maximum of 10 years supervision as part of being a long-term offender. “If indeed Mr. Cornell does as well as defence counsel expects, it seems to me that he would have a very good chance of shortening or terminating the LTSO,” he said. “On the other hand, if he does encounter difficulties along the way then we can expect that steps will be taken by the parole board to assist him in coming back into line before he commits a further criminal offence.” With credit for the time he has already spent behind bars, Cornell has about eight years left in his sentence.
cated and had to be held in full restraints, said prosecutor Joanna Phillips. He was let out of the restraints to go to the washroom. On his way back he threatened the nurse and a doctor and struck the nurse with a closed fist. Brownrigg’s lawyer, Gord Coffin, said his client has no recollection of what happened, but admits his guilt. He was taken to the hospital that day after falling down the
stairs at the Chilkoot Trail Inn in Whitehorse. Witnesses say he may have had some sort of seizure when he landed, Coffin said. He says he has no recollection between standing at the top of the steps and waking up in police cells. He wasn’t diagnosed with a concussion, but that seems likely, the lawyer said. For about a month afterwards he felt dizzy, had headaches and vision problems.
Brownrigg told the court he is “very ashamed” of what happened and that he has a great deal of respect for nurses. He said he wishes he could apologize to the nurse. In sentencing Brownrigg, Judge Michael Cozens said he accepts that he is remorseful. The judge noted that his last conviction was for impaired driving in 2010. Aside from that, his criminal record stops in 2006. Brownrigg will be on probation for one year. He is banned from attending the hospital unless it is for medical treatment and cannot have contact with the nurse unless it’s at an agreed time in order to apologize. (Ashley Joannou)
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Massive anti-fracking petition tabled Thousands of Yukoners have signed a petition to ban hydraulic fracturing in the Yukon. The NDP tabled the petition in the legislative assembly yesterday, adding 5,200 names to 2,200 that signed an earlier petition, according to NDP Leader Liz Hanson. The Yukon government must respond to all petitions tabled in the assembly. (Jacqueline Ronson)
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Whistleblowing law still not good enough: ombudsman Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter
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he Yukon government has tabled long-awaited whistleblower legislation, but it still needs some tweaking, says the territory’s ombudsman. Diane McLeod-McKay released her comments on the law this week. The Public Interest Disclosure of Wrongdoing Act is supposed to protect Yukon government employees who speak out against corruption and wrongdoing in the public service. An earlier discussion document suggested that the commissioner responsible for investigating allegations would only have the power to make recommendations to the public body where the wrongdoing took place. If, for example, a public servant was fired for exposing a corrupt boss, the commissioner would only have the power to suggest to that same boss that the employer get her job back and be compensated for the lost work. That wasn’t good enough, McLeod-McKay said earlier this year. And indeed the government has made changes in the tabled legislation so that binding orders are possible. If the public entity does not agree with the commis-
sioner’s recommendation, then the commission can refer the matter to an arbitrator. That arbitrator would then investigate and have the power to make a binding order. “That should at least give public service employees some comfort knowing that if they do make a wrongdoing disclosure and they are reprised against, that they will have a binding order if necessary,� said McLeod-McKay in an interview Tuesday. But an issue remains. In its current form, the law gives no time limit for the government to implement the commissioner’s recommendations, after it has agreed to them. It must only follow through “as soon as is reasonably practicable,� according to the act. “I think that’s a bit of a loose end,� said McLeod-McKay. Remedying a situation where an employee has been wrongfully punished is “very serious,� and there should be a deadline to comply, she said. Further, the commissioner must have the power to refer to an arbitrator if that deadline is not met. Another issue with the act are the strict limitations on going public with a concern, said McLeod-McKay. “It makes it nearly impossible for an individual to be able to publicly disclose in the event
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Yukon’s ombudsman Diane McLeod-McKay isn’t satisfied with the territory’s whistleblower legislation.
of an imminent risk of harm.� Not only must there be a specific and immediate threat that makes it impossible to disclose to a supervisor first, but the employee must disclose to the appropriate law enforcement agency, and that disclosure is not protected if the employees breaks any law in doing so. Asking an employee to ensure that no law is broken is unreasonable in an urgent situation of potential danger, said McLeod-McKay. “I don’t think an individual would actually go forward
with that kind of a disclosure because the consequences are, if you get it wrong, you’re not protected by the act.� The wording should be changed so that an employee should not knowingly break any laws when making a disclosure, she said. Further, the law as tabled allows for future regulations to limit the commissioner’s power to investigate. “I don’t think that should be allowed,� said McLeod-McKay. That could impede a proper investigation, and those powers should be set by law, she said.
It remains to be seen if this sort of legislation will accomplish its goals, not only in the Yukon but across the country, the ombudsman said. But the Federal Accountability Initiative for Reform (FAIR), an organization that has advocated for Canadian whistleblowers since 1998, said this country’s whistleblower protection laws are not only ineffective but harmful. The laws are structured to silence whistleblowers, not protect them, said David Hutton, the group’s executive director, in an interview with the News earlier this year. “It just becomes a black hole where whistleblowers go and their allegations die, and they die with them,� he said. “Whistleblowers in Canada today are significantly worse off than 10-15 years ago: their common law rights have been narrowed and the whistleblower laws that are claimed to protect them do the opposite, forcing them into secretive administrative procedures that deny them due process, facilitate rather than prevent reprisals, and seem designed to keep damaging disclosures hidden from public view,� Hutton wrote in a 2013 report produced for an Alberta think tank. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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Squabbles may lead to First Nation split, warns family head Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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ears of infighting may ultimately lead to a breakup of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council, according to one traditional family head. Bonnie Harpe, head of the Susie Jim family, said the damage done over the past decade is irreversible. “That’s the whole reason we’re not successful as a government, because we can’t get along,” she said. “Some of the families are with you on certain things, then against you on others. We’re being labelled as difficult to deal with because we’re open, honest and vocal about issues and they don’t like it.” Fighting between the First Nation’s six traditional families boiled over during a five-day special general assembly held at the end of October. On the second day, families couldn’t agree on an agenda and
Alberta woman sentenced over fraudulent cheques A Yukon Territorial Court judge praised an Alberta woman for taking responsibility for her actions, improving her life, and turning herself in for a crime she committed eight years ago. But Judge Michael Cozens ruled that he still had to give the woman a criminal record for writing fraudulent cheques to steal money from her Yukon employer in 2006. Dawn Morgan was working for Alaska Canada Rail Link. Part of her duties included working
the assembly was adjourned by consensus. The other traditional families are the Jenny Dawson family, the Chief Jim Boss family, the Jenny Lebarge family and the Maggie Broeren family. The Undeahel family is the only one that does not actively participate, according to Chief Kristine Kane. Harpe said she’s had discussions with members of the Maggie Broeren family to consider other options, such as leaving the First Nation altogether. “We want to distance ourselves but we don’t know how, yet,” she said. “We want to look at the possibility of forming our own band because we know we’re never going to get anywhere otherwise. We’ve tried.” Dave Bunbury is a member of the Maggie Broeren family who attended the latest general assembly. He confirmed there have been early talks about the possibility of leaving the band.
He even brought it up at the general assembly, he said. “It’s been 12 years since our land claims were settled by the TKC, and it hasn’t adhered to one agreement,” he said. “We have no housing, no social programs other than what the Department of Indian Affairs said we could administer, and we have people suffering. I suggested that they give us our name back, give us our money back and our share of the land. “They can have the rest and leave us alone, we’ll go our own way.” He said he also told the assembly he would start putting together a list of names, made up of people who are unhappy within the First Nation. “We have a number of members who are homeless,” he said, “who spend the night at the Sally Ann.” The last successful general assembly – where legislation was passed – took place in 2001, Harpe said, during the time she
was chief. Bunbury said it was even earlier, in 1999. He said the recent general assembly came to a grinding halt when members of his family weren’t given proper answers to his questions. “We wanted to know why one of our members had been accused of uttering threats to a Ta’an Kwach’an staff member,” he said. In late September, the Ta’an Kwach’an Council office was temporarily closed following a threat to its staff. Some of the band members on social assistance are now afraid to go back to the TKC office because they fear they’ll be accused of uttering threats, too, Bunbury said. “None of them would hear it and Chief Kristina Kane wouldn’t answer us,” he said. “Her tactic was to keep quiet. In her capacity as chief she didn’t step forward and address it. “Any good leader would do that. She preaches unity in the paper yet she wouldn’t speak to us.”
Harpe, who now lives in Edmonton, said there is too much secrecy within the First Nation and trust between some of the families has completely eroded. She said the First Nation never contacted her about the latest general assembly. She said she called the band office to find out which address they had on file, but they wouldn’t tell her. She’s also concerned about the lack of information on the First Nation’s website. Last week, Chief Kane told the News the First Nation is required to contact every family at least 30 days before a general assembly. She said notices were placed in newspapers, local radio stations, the TKC website and through the mail. Kane said her role as chief of the First Nation is to maintain neutrality and respect everyone’s opinion, but she isn’t at liberty to speak about the infighting between families.
on the payroll. Over several weeks Morgan and an ex-boyfriend wrote three bogus cheques to themselves from company funds totalling approximately $9,000. Morgan says she was pressured by her boyfriend. She was arrested, but ran from the Yukon. Now 41 years old, Morgan turned herself into police in June of this year. She said she wanted to put that part of her life behind her. After a troubled childhood and early life, she has been sober and working a steady job for
five years. She is now in a stable relationship. Cozens said Morgan is now a contributing member of society with a bright future. Restitution has already been paid. Her lawyer was asking for a conditional discharge. The Crown was asking for a ninemonth sentence to be served in the community. Cozens said he was sympathetic to the positive steps Morgan has taken, but that this case was not exceptional enough to consider not giving her a criminal record. He sentenced her to 180 days to be served at home. She will have a 9 p.m. curfew and have to do 20 hours of community service. Considering the time she already spent in custody, there are 146 days left in the sentence. “I think you’ve done remark-
ably well,” Cozens said. “You should be proud of yourself.” (Ashley Joannou)
They were orphaned in July when Yukon conservation officers were forced to shoot and kill their mother. The sow had begun eating out of garbage cans, and returned to residential neighbourhoods even after the conservation officers tried to relocate the family. “In their new home in Canadian Wilds, the bears will become ambassadors, educating zoo visitors on how to allow bears to remain wild animals,” the zoo’s statement said. Spokesperson Trish ExtonParder said the cubs don’t have names yet. The zoo considered running an open contest to come up with a name. But since the cold is coming, the bears are settling into their winter hibernation so they’re not often visible to the public, she said. Instead, the zookeepers will have the responsibility of coming up with names. The names chosen for animals usually have something to do with where they are from, she said. (Ashley Joannou)
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Yukon cubs settle into the Calgary Zoo The Whitehorse bear cubs sent this summer to live in the Calgary Zoo have been safely introduced to their new den mate. Manuka, the facility’s other black bear, was introduced to the two Yukon cubs in stages over the last few weeks, zoo officials say. “This is such a positive story for us as we were able to become the new home for two orphaned cubs and at the same time, provide company for our lone black bear,” curator Mike Teller said in a news release. “Young bears are very social and this will be very enriching for all of the bears.” The siblings, who are about eight or nine months old, arrived at the Calgary Zoo in late August and had to go into quarantine before being introduced into the bear habitat.
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Board recommends roadside grizzly hunt restrictions Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter
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he Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board has proposed that roadside spring grizzly hunting be banned on Southern Lakes highways and on the Haines Road. The heart of the issue is potential conflict between wildlife viewing and bear hunting. Last spring a blond grizzly was legally shot off on the Tagish Road. The killing sparked an outcry among some residents who had become fond of the bear, which had lived in the area for years. The incident later prompted some Yukoners to deliver a petition to the Yukon Legislative Assembly calling for an end to bear hunting within a kilometre of Yukon roads. But the issue had been simmering for years before that. An earlier petition on the subject was delivered in 2003. Concerns specific to the Atlin Road grew and in 2010 thenenvironment minister John Edzerza asked the management board to look into a no-hunting corridor on that stretch of road. The board has twice recommended against that proposal. But given the specific interest in
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A grizzly bear forages along the Atlin Road. The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board has proposed a spring roadside hunting ban for grizzly bears in southern Yukon.
protecting bears from being shot within the potential view of photographers and tourists, the manage-
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took place in the spring of this year. “The review found that public opinion was divided, ranging from S TA R S P O N S O R S
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keeping the status quo to eliminating all roadside bear hunting in the territory,” according to the board. “Though it was recognized that this review was not intended to address grizzly bear conservation, more concerns on the practice of roadside hunting of grizzly bears were raised in this review than for any other species, including black bears.” The board has proposed that no grizzly bear be taken during the spring hunt within 30 metres of the centre line of Tagish Road, the Atlin Road, the South Klondike Road, and the Alaska Highway from Jake’s Corner to the Slims River Bridge, just north of Haines Junction. “This proposed amendment to the regulations should go some way towards addressing the conflicts between wildlife viewing and wildlife harvesting that has been in the public eye for the past decade,” according to the board. It would restrict the grizzly bear spring hunt, the most likely period of conflict, when animals are attracted to the flush of green vegetation growing along the highway corridors. This proposal would not affect fall grizzly bear hunting nor black bear hunting in either spring or fall. The Yukon Fish & Game Association opposes the change. “Obviously we don’t support it,” said Gord Zealand, the group’s executive director. “We believe this is kind of a shotgun approach to something that could be very specifically managed if there are issues.” He noted that shooting sows and cubs is already illegal, and there is no conservation concern with grizzly bears in the Yukon. The association supports ethical hunting, but that can mean different things to different people, said Zealand. For an older or physically disabled person, getting a bear near a road might be the only way they can get one, he said. If there are concerns on a specific stretch of road, then deal with that area in isolation, said Zealand. “We’re never in support of big broad-based closures, because they never come back.” The way hunting is managed in the territory does not allow for much flexibility, he said. “Where you’re tied to a regulation process that takes forever, well Jesus, it doesn’t make sense for anyone.” The management board will accept comments on the proposal until Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. At that point it will be up to the environment minister to decide whether or not to bring the proposal forward for final approval by cabinet. The changes will likely come into effect for the 2016 spring grizzly hunt, if they are approved, according to the board. Detailed information and an online survey are available at yfwmb.ca. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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The affordable housing pinch hurts everyone Bill Thomas, Charlotte Hrenchuk and Hannah Zimmering
spend the money based on a complete picture? We know, for example, that when people make $15/ embers of the Yukon hour, an affordable rental rate Anti-Poverty Coalibased on CMHC’s definition tion are struggling to underof affordability would be stand the decision-making $780/month. When making process and evidence being minimum wage, an affordable used when deciding how to rent would be $557/month. spend the $8 million remain- Median rents currently sit at ing in the Northern Housing $900/month. Trust Fund. We know others If the analysis were done are also questioning who is and the reality of the housing being consulted and how the situation were acknowledged, spending of federal funds members of the Yukon Antiwill match findings of Yukon Poverty Coalition believe government’s Housing Action multi-unit rental accommoPlan. dation would be in highest We question why the demand. vacancy rate for all kinds of We know that the private housing is being used as the market will not build this marker for the availability kind of housing without govof affordable rental housernment incentives. The real ing in Whitehorse. We know estate market has proven this; the market is segmented. contractors have confirmed Simplifying the data is not a it. Just to be clear, we are not transparent approach. Lump- talking about condominiums ing single detached housing, and duplexes, we are talkcondominiums and duplexes ing about multi-unit buildwith apartments does not ings (apartments) adding to provide a clear picture. Acdensity and choice for citizens cording to the Yukon Bureau – low-income earners, new of Statistics, there is a 2.3 per Canadians, young workers, cent vacancy rate for apartpeople in need of supports ment units under $1,000 in that come to where they live. Whitehorse – that’s fewer than There are many people in 20 units across the city. need and many solutions. We We are wondering why have yet to hear that decisions median rents, which have will be made based on facts been on the rise since 2005, or that all stakeholders will be are barely discussed. Why is heard. Or even that decisions the government not doing will be made based on the last its homework and finding 11 months of work on the out the percentage of Yukon government’s Housing Action people that are living in hous- Plan. ing that costs more than 30 How about providing supper cent of their net income port to Grey Mountain Hous(the Canada Mortgage and ing? How about using the Housing Corporation’s defmoney to support a plan to inition of affordability)? Why end homelessness? How about not analyze those gaps and building more social housing?
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How about providing incentives to contractors to build more affordable housing? How about buying already constructed housing and contracting non-profits to provide supports? These options would give everyone, including the most vulnerable in our community, an opportunity to thrive. And they have all been proposed through the Housing Action Plan. We don’t believe the current way of doing business is good enough for the citizens of the territory. It’s not good for any of us – not for people looking for housing, not for people wishing to live here, not for those building the housing, not for the bureaucrats doing the policy work, not the politicians, not the advocates, not the landlords nor the real estate agents. It is time our government did their homework, used the information available to them and spent the federal money on what it was meant for – housing pure and simple. Housing that fills gaps in the continuum and supports all sectors of the community. Bill Thomas, Charlotte Hrenchuk and Hannah Zimmering are co-chairs of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. Reporters
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Holocaust survivor to speak next week This year the F.H Collins History class is hosting a series of events to educate our society on the dangers of prejudice, racism, and hate. Robbie Waisman is an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor, who was only 14 when he was sent to Buchenwald. He will be sharing his story with the public on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the F.H. Collins gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and we will have the Anne Frank
Exhibit open for tours during this time. These events coincide with Holocaust Education Week. This is a momentous event, as it may be one of our last chances to hear the story of a Holocaust survivor first-hand. You may think teenagers could care less about Remembrance Day, but we feel it is important that our society is educated on the dangers of prejudice and hate, and that we learn the possible outcomes of such discrimination. Devon Widrig Whitehorse
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Was Michael Zehaf-Bibeau a ‘terrorist’? may be in certain circumstances, is that it has such strong, negative emotional connotations which by Kyle not conducive to rational Carruthers are political debate. Acts of terrorism are horrific and so outside of what we consider acceptable in armed conflict that we have a strong visceral reaction whenever the term is invoked. Unfortunately, politicians recognize this and as a result the ew words in the English term has been politicized and language inspire as much carelessly used over the years. controversy and debate as The term has become a tool of the word “terrorism”. In the after- propaganda, rather than a clearly math of the recent events in Otta- defined term that might be useful wa much ink has been spilled on in political discourse. The unthe question of whether Michael fortunate tendency of politicians Zehaf-Bibeau was a terrorist and and pundits to use the term to whether his reprehensible actions describe just about any armed reon Oct. 22 qualify as terrorism. sistance contrary to their interests Politicians and pundits have has cheapened the word. sought to give this answer a Humans have an unhealthy clear-cut yes or no answer. The obsession with questions of leader of the Official Opposition, semantics and the need to have Thomas Mulcair, proclaimed yes or no answer to these questhat Zehaf-Bibeau was merely a tions. But if we need to have criminal and was not a terrorist. an answer to the question of Prime Minister Stephen Harper whether Zehaf-Bibeau is a “terretorted that there is “no contra- rorist,” however, it is my view the diction in individuals who may correct answer to the question is have a series of personal financial “in ways, kind of, but in others, and mental difficulties, and also not really.” be engaged in terrorist jihadist In its most literal sense “terroractivities.” ism” means to terrorize, and it The difficulty with employing is certainly not unreasonable to the term “terrorism,” as apt as it infer that intent on the part of
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Zehaf-Bibeau. It is hard to imagine that he expected the murder of a single unarmed soldier at the National War Memorial and a doomed Hail Mary in the halls of Parliament to accomplish any strategic objectives. If he had actually hoped to weaken the ability of the Canadian Armed Forces to wage war his efforts were feeble and ineffective. It is not an unreasonable assumption that at least part of Zehaf-Bibeau’s mission was to use fear as a means to weaken the resolve of the Canadian public and its politicians to participate in future military endeavours in the so-called “Muslim world.” On another commonly understood dimension of terrorism – the targeting of civilians – we have a mixed result. Strictly speaking, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was a military target, so it is understandable why some would reject the use of the term terrorism to describe his death. But Cpl. Cirillo was a reservist performing a largely symbolic role, far removed from the battlefield. If an attack on him was not terrorism, how would we describe an attack on Canadian Rangers performing exercises on snowmobiles in the Arctic? What about attacks on cadets standing guard at a Remembrance
Day ceremony? As with so many other things in politics, the line between military target and pseudo-civilian in military dress is not 100 per cent clear. Terrorism, in the public mind, is usually understood as an organized endeavour with planning, logistics, and (usually) collaborators. Here the classification of Zehaf-Bibeau as a terrorist breaks down somewhat. As far as we can tell, he acted alone, without any direction other than in the vaguest sense of targeting western interests. There also does not seem to have been much planning involved. It is entirely plausible, given how events unfolded, that he snapped, grabbed a weapon, and headed to downtown Ottawa with barely a forethought. This is very different from some of the carefully planned, coordinated terrorist attacks we are accustomed to. Finally there is the question of his motivation. Zehaf-Bibeau was an adherent to a radical version of Islam and apparently espoused some religious-political grievances consistent with those of jihadists. But he was a habitual petty criminal, and had issues with mentally illness, and drug addictions. The exact interplay of these various factors we will
probably never know since ZehafBibeau was shot dead during his murderous rampage – but it is likely that each played some role in motivating him to do what he did, further muddying the water. At the end of the day very little hangs on the question of whether Zehaf-Bibeau was a terrorist or not. It is enough to note that his actions were criminal, repugnant and unacceptable; that they were motivated by a complex mixture of social and personal factors; and they would have been difficult to predict without the benefit of hindsight. Our obsession with debating this point detracts from the more important question of what, if anything, can and (as importantly) should be done within the context of a free and open liberal society to prevent or minimize recurrence. So called “lone wolf terrorism” present a serious challenge to an open society, and the practical reality is that there may be very little we can do to guarantee it will not happen again. There is a serious discussion to be had about police powers and civil liberties, and it should take place without the use of highly emotive terms. Kyle Carruthers is born and raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.
Dr. Said, as he is known, has proved himself by providing services above and beyond. water that comes from the moun- Lake, translated) is along the South He was our physician, who also privilege, celebrity, and financial The last week has been a whirlKlondike Highway. We have many delivered babies, as well acted as wind of information, analysis, and resources. They said it was a small tains, is the translation). a dentist, veterinarian, confidant I am sure this tank is for the circle in Toronto, so one can only concerns in our area, water being eye-opening disclosure about the and friend. new liquefi ed natural gas generimagine the reality that women in foremost. horrific acts of violence perpeDr. Said spent 35 years being ators in Whitehorse. Yukon face. Water is alive. It has memory. trated against women by Jian available on duty 24/7, 365 days If so, then I would have liked to It’s the most mysterious substance. This is the conversation we Ghomeshi. of the year and never refusing need to have. What are we missing stand at the bridge, drum in hand It is sacred, if you will, and we all It is normal for me to hear treatment to anyone at any time. and maybe have stopped them a as police offi cers, lawyers, judges, need it to live. I love water! discussions of violence prevention If needed he did home visits (not couple minutes, maybe a prayer, a We lost a lot when the control in my work at the women’s centre, service providers? How can we normally done in this day and moment of silence, too, reflect the structure went in at Lewes River change our institutions so that but suddenly I am hearing these significant change this leads us to. and Marsh Lake, salmon being the age) to provide patient and family women feel safe coming forward conversations at the coffee shop, Engineers, ATCO, NorthwesTel, big one. Muskrats too. Imagine the support. He cared. to report these deliberate, strategic all over social media, and over Beside his duty as a physician, Highways and Public Works – acts of violence? change at that time! breakfast at home. he sat on many boards, including everyone was there when I drove How can we infl uence our This is not only incredibly town council. He was and still is over this morning to see the tank family and friends so that we Colleen James encouraging, but also marks a a huge supporter and contributor crossing the bridge at Carcross. better support women who do Carcross unique opportunity. with his generous donations to I became angry and sad at disclose violence to us? Many women were assaulted. various groups in the community. the same time and rushed to get As a fi rst step, let’s believe In support of None, until recently, reported these After all the years of dedipictures. women. Let’s ask them what they Dr. Secerbegovic crimes to the police. Sadly, this is cated service it saddens me to see The risks and benefits are too need. not surprising. Only 10 per cent of how unfairly he is treated by the great in my view. I risk being the As a second step, let’s learn I have been a resident of Watson sexualized assaults are reported to powers that be. In my opinion fool for ever speaking against oil more. The 12 Days to End Viothe police. Of that, charges are laid lence will begin November 25. Lake since 1970. Dr. Said SecerDr. Said does not deserve this. and gas as the way for us to go, in only one-third of the cases. Of Although semi-retired, it is nice because the decision was made be- begovic and family arrived in Take this opportunity to attend those who are charged, only half fore we got to public consultation Watson Lake in 1977 to be our events, read some literature, and to see our doctor still serving the end up with a conviction. new doctor. We had some reserva- community. part. I believe in alternative ways challenge your understanding of As an educated, employed tion regarding his age, having to create energy. violence against women. Because Dr. Said, you are truly second woman with supportive family always had older aged physicians. to none. The benefits are to the big it’s happening to one in four and friends, some familiarity women. We better start responding companies who trudge on as if the We wondered if he was up to the with my legal rights, and no past bumble bees have no right to clean task, and if he would he fit into in a better way. Teri McNaughton trauma or legacy of colonizaliving too. Governments blaze the our close-knit community. Watson Lake tion to combat, I’m still not sure trail for them by stripping legislaHillary Aitken that I would report an incident tion, undermining First Nation Program Coordinator of sexualized assault or domestic Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre people and, ignoring the public. violence to the police. There’s a pressure for more So why aren’t women repower, so fast: raise the Southern Change coming too The Yukon News welcomes letters from its readers. porting? What’s not working? Lakes, connect a power line from Letters should be no longer than 500 words and must be signed fast for Carcross As these women have identiSkagway, build LNG generators with your full name and place of residence. A daytime phone fied, they feared the backlash they (which means that much more number is also required for verification purposes only. We reserve Tuesday, Oct. 28 makes history for stuff coming through our comwould face in the media, online, the right to edit letters for clarity, length, accuracy and legality. the Yukon, as a huge white tank and with their peers if they went munity), along with Carcross’s You can send submissions to editor@yukon-news.com. They can crossed Naataase Heen, the river at planned resort, new lakefront lots, public. They knew it would be be faxed to 867-668-3755 or mailed to 211 Wood St., Whitehorse, Carcross. It’s at the headwaters of their word against Jian’s, and etc. There is no plan. Yukon Y1A 2E4. the Yukon River (Shaw nulth hini, Jian’s word is backed with power, Tutshi Lake (or Black/Charcoal
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Senate committee puts a spotlight on terrorism Daniel Lang
recruitment and financing and operations, and prosecutions will he Senate’s standing com- come under scrutiny. mittee on national security The first part of our study is and defence is examining focusing on terrorist threats to security threats facing Canada. Canada and Canadians. It is a Cyber-espionage, criticaltimely endeavour. Canadians deinfrastructural threats, terrorist serve to know what is happening
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in our country and what can be done to prevent terrorists from targeting and using Canada as a haven to spread their hate and violence. Following the murder of Canadian servicemen Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal
Nathan Cirillo, our committee heard recently from RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and CSIS Assistant Director of Intelligence Michael Peirce. Here is what we learned. In 2010, there were 50 terrorist organizations operating in Canada. Today, the government has designated 53 organizations as security threats. Senators were told that, in 2010, CSIS was tracking 200 individuals believed to be involved in terrorist-related activity. Today – according to a broad and necessarily imprecise approximation shared by Commissioner Paulson – “we can talk about thousands of police occurrences where people will have identified individuals who will require a response.” Such numbers are in addition to the 80-plus radical Islamists who have returned to Canada after providing support to terrorists abroad. And they are above and beyond the 140 Canadianconnected individuals who are currently abroad, 90 or so in Syria and Iraq. The committee also gained insight into terrorist financing, a burgeoning issue. Assistant Director Peirce testified that there are two broad ways of financing terrorists whom CSIS is tracking. “One is financing for individuals within Canada, for example, who want to travel to engage in jihad. Those are relatively small sums but very operationally important.” The second approach: “financing that flows from Canada to terrorist organizations.” “That kind of financing,” he said, “is very dependent on the kind of terrorist organization.” We were told that organizations and individuals in Canada attempt to “operate under cover of different purposes, ostensibly raising money for humanitarian purposes in Syria and Iraq, and they may well be actually funneling that money to a terrorist organization.” Terrorist financing from individuals ranges from “moderate” sums of up to $10,000 and “when you’re talking organizations, you are talking six-figure sums.” In the face of these compel-
ling concerns, we were told that Canada has had 17 terrorist convictions since 2001, under the Anti-terrorism Act. While the government should be commended for these successes, clearly more needs to be done to address what is happening in Canada. This would include the need to confront, charge, and detain those spreading hate and financing terrorism. We need to use all tools necessary to stop those who are materially supporting terrorist organizations and terrorist activity – including applying the full force of the law to those undertaking what lawyers call “acts preparatory” to related terror crimes. Canadians want a clear and honest picture of what terrorist threats we face. Where is the danger coming from? How are Canadians being encouraged to embrace radical Islamism? What support systems are facilitating radicalization and terrorism? And most importantly, what preventive prosecution and other counter-terrorism strategies can be employed to head off terrorist violence? While addressing these issues, we must protect the privacy of Canadians, ensuring that excessive security intervention not unduly interfere with citizens’ traditional right to go about their lives and business, freely and unencumbered. In the coming weeks and months, our Senate committee will focus on these issues in a careful, reasoned and bipartisan manner that puts the interest of Canada and Canadians first. We will strive to deliver an initial report by the spring of 2015. In the meantime, Canadians are invited to tune into the national-security committee hearings, airing live, Mondays at 1 p.m. when Parliament is sitting at http://sen-parlvu.sen.ca and repeated on CPAC.
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Preston Manning, Paul Martin among advisers of new group on economy and environment Alberta finance minister Jim Dinning, Suncor CEO Steve Williams and Dominic Barton, the global OTTAWA managing director of McKinsey and reston Manning, Paul Martin Co. and Jean Charest walk into a bar In some respects it replicates the with 10 economists. National Round Table on the EnviNo, it’s not a joke, but the ronment and Economy, a research punchline is a new, fully private shop begun in 1988 by the Mulroney commission that hopes to engineer a government but axed in the 2012 fundamental change in Canada’s fis- budget by the Harper government. cal policies to help the environment While the official line was that the – and the economy. roundtable’s research was duplicated Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission elsewhere, senior cabinet minister launches today advocating a single, John Baird acknowledged the govoverriding principle: To start putting ernment pulled the plug because the a price on pollution and stop taxing research kept pointing to politically income, employment, profits and unwelcome carbon taxes. other things we actually want more “We think the independence of in our economy. is crucial,” Ragan said of the new, “We should not be indifferent privately funded group. about how we raise revenues,” says “The Ecofiscal Commission is Chris Ragan, a McGill University independent of all governments. economist who is chairman of the Period.” $1 million-a-year commission. And while he said the com“They’re not all the same.” mission won’t shy from critiquHe believes the notion is no less ing policies that are ineffective or ambitious and controversial than counterproductive, “our goal is not public health care, or the Canada to enter into a fi ght with anybody,” Pension Plan, or continental free said Ragan. trade, policies that have become “Our goal is to lay out practical, national orthodoxy. sensible, good policy options. What “We’re here to say, ‘Hey, not only we will not do is simply be critical.” is this doable, it’s smart,”’ Ragan, These are serious people with who has served as an adviser to the a serious agenda, not likely to be governor of the Bank of Canada at derailed by predictable screams out Finance Canada, said in an interof Ottawa about job-killing carbon view. taxes. “I actually think this is the next “Here’s where we’re hoping that great policy opportunity.” who we are is as important as what it While the message may not be is we have to say,” Ragan said. new, the messengers are. The commission also has much The commission, funded by broader aims than picking a fight five family foundations and two corporate sponsors, is comprised of with a Conservative government in 10 nationally recognized economists Ottawa that’s been playing off the economy against the environment and backed by a cross-partisan advisory board that includes everyone since it came to office almost nine from Manning, Martin, Charest and years ago. Leona Aglukkaq, the federal former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt environment minister, was back at it to tax specialist Jack Mintz, former Bruce Cheadle Canadian Press
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Why do sexual assault victims stay silent? No easy answer, say experts Diana Mehta Canadian Press
TORONTO hy didn’t you go to police? ‘’ A simple question, but without a simple answer when it is posed to sexual assault victims. Experts agree that the reasons why sexual assault victims are often reluctant to step forward are myriad. Mabel Athena is all too aware of the complexity surrounding the issue. She says a man she’d known for just a few hours raped her twice while she was touring a foreign country. She was in shock and faulted herself for trusting her attacker. She didn’t go to police. Five years later, Athena feels it’s important to speak out on the issue. “For the longest time I blamed myself for putting myself in that situation,” she said. “But not dealing with it and having bits and pieces come out and hijack the rest of my life for years – I don’t know if it would have been different if I just had the resources right away and been able to confront it right away.” Crisis workers, lawyers and police agree there are many reasons a victim may not come forward – ranging from emotional trauma and fear of authority, to a lack of clarity over just what constitutes sexual assault. Even for those who do come forward, taking action against an alleged assailant is not easy. Elizabeth knows that only all too well. The now 25-year-old – who did not want to give her last name – says a man she met at a bar took her to his home, bit her, choked her unconscious three times, threw her against a mirror so hard it broke, and sexually assaulted her four times, all while she tried to scramble away. She went to police. After an investigation that lasted over a year, she says police told her they didn’t have substantial evidence to press charges. “I am glad I did it just on a personal level to know that I did the best that I could, but I would never judge someone for not going forward. It’s a horrible process. You have to share your story with so many strangers,” she said. The question “Why didn’t you go to police” has become part of the public conversation around allegations against former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi, who has been accused of abusive behavior
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by women who have gone to newspapers and broadcasters with their allegations and not police. One allegation dates back more than 10 years. Ghomeshi says he plans to meet allegations against him head-on. He has said he has engaged in role play and rough sex, but that it was always consensual, and said he was fired from CBC because of the risk that his sex life would become public “as a result of a campaign of false allegations.” None of Ghomeshi’s accusers has so far reported going to police with their allegations. Speaking generally, Amanda Dale, executive director of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic which supports women survivors of violence, says the criminal justice system is set up to protect the rights of the accused. “It is a large behemoth that you face as one woman alone trying to report what is already a pretty intimate crime, if indeed it meets the threshold of being a crime at all,” said Dale. “There are lots of shades of humiliation and degradation and misogyny that don’t meet the definition of a crime.” While she noted some positive legal changes in Canada, such as tighter restrictions on the records criminal lawyers can access about an alleged victim, she said avenues outside the legal system can sometimes yield more satisfying results. “I’m not saying there have been no reforms or that more reforms aren’t possible,” she said. “I am saying that there are, from the victims perspective, often ameliorative or reparation kinds of schemes actually give more sense of justice than the criminal justice system.” Those other avenues include going to a body like Ontario’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Board or similar entities in other provinces which provide financial compensation to victims without the need for a
criminal charge if they decide the alleged assaults were a crime. Victims also have the option of attempting to sue the perpetrator or any institutions involved – a step which isn’t right for everyone, but which can be just what some victims need, said Simona Jellinek, a lawyer who has represented victims of sexual assault in civil suits for 18 years. “What suing does do is it generally helps people come forward and put the blame where the blame needs to be,” she said. “Sometimes going through that process is very cathartic and therapeutic in terms of standing up for yourself and taking back control.” What helps many victims is just knowing the options they have available, she said. Police work hard to emphasize those options as well, and say if women want to report an incident – but not pursue it any further – that’s fine with them. “We recognize how much courage it takes for people to come forward but we also want them to know that we wouldn’t force them into doing something that they are not comfortable with,” said Sgt. Trish Ferguson of the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section of the Ottawa Police Service. Police also work closely with community agencies and hospitals to encourage reporting of alleged assaults and do outreach work with some of the more vulnerable pockets of the city’s population, said Ferguson. “I think people’s reasons for not coming forward are as diverse as the people themselves,” she said. “We want to make sure that victims are heard.” It’s tough to find hard figures on sexual assaults in Canada though, particularly as the last national survey on violence against women was conducted by the fed-
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ences being relational humans with men,” she said. “How are you going to defend the fact that this was somebody that you know, that’s just one strike against you right there.” Another barrier victims face is revictimization, as observers might raise questions about what they were wearing, how much they were drinking and how hard they tried to ward off sexual advances, said Tsepnopoulos-Elhaimer. Altering those biases will take a societal change as well as support from governments, she said, noting that the Ghomeshi case, while drawing a lot of attention, would likely not trigger significant change. “If we’re waiting for (these women) to make the difference or any woman who shows up at a rape crisis centre or wherever she may be, that is not how we’re going to shift society. This is a collective issue.”
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Framing income splitting: Family friendly, or lining the wallets of wealthy dads? Jennifer Ditchburn Canadian Press
OTTAWA he political race is on to frame the government’s marquee income-splitting plan as either a financial boon to Canadian families with children or a “retrograde” measure skewed towards men and the wealthy. The stakes are high for all the parties, who are fighting for the support of some key constituencies – women, suburban voters and the middle class – in the lead-up to the 2015 election. Their attitude toward the tax measures will be key. The NDP flat-out calls the income-splitting plan “paternalistic” and “backwards.” “Income splitting is a retrograde plan that pressures women to stay at home,” NDP MP Nycole Turmel said during question period Friday. “While we’ve got serious labour shortages and the working population is aging, this is the last thing we should be doing.” To illustrate what he considers the plan’s lopsided priorities, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has emphasized the fact that high-earning fathers such as himself and Prime Minister Stephen Harper will reap its benefits. Cabinet ministers, meanwhile, fanned out across the country Friday to highlight income splitting and the government’s suite of other tax measures for families with children under 18. The income-splitting proposal would allow the higherearning spouse in such a family
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to transfer up to $50,000 in income to the lower earning spouse, lowering the marginal tax rate of the former. One of the central criticisms of income splitting is that it could create a disincentive for the lower-income spouse – in most cases a woman – to return to or join the workforce. The calculations done before one decides to take a job would take into account potential earnings versus how much will be lost in tax breaks and credits.
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For example, a non-working mother who currently pays no tax would suddenly find herself in a tax bracket as a result of income splitting. Getting a job would bump up her tax rate even further. Income splitting also offers no benefits for single parents. The C.D. Howe Institute studied the Conservative party’s initial income splitting proposal in 2011, and found that the wealthy benefited the most, and also that the measure might deter the lower-income spouse from entering the workforce. Now that the government has put a $2,000 cap on the tax benefits, study co-author Alexandre Laurin said the same trends hold, but they just aren’t
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as pronounced. “It would usually always be above-average families that get the most, it’s kind of by definition,” said Laurin. He added: “One of the consequences of joint taxation is that it affects the incentives for the lower-income spouse to work more or to participate in the labour force, and that will not change.” Lisa Philipps, a law professor at York University’s Osgoode Hall, has studied the impacts of income splitting, including the gender equity implications. She said her main gripe with the tax proposal is that it eats up so much money that could be directed elsewhere. On Friday, TD Economics
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Shawn Atleo becomes Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shqwi qwalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or speaker for better relations Dirk Meissner Canadian Press
NANAIMO, B.C. hawn Atleo has listened to grandmothers in the Arctic, heard the concerns of the youth in his home village of Ahousaht on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and felt Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold winters and its harsh politics, making him ideal for the new British Columbia position of Shqwi qwal. A Shqwi qwal, pronounced she-qwall, is a West Coast aboriginal name given to a community leader who helps build new paths and relations. B.C. Premier Christy Clark said that there is no better connected, respected or qualified aboriginal communicator in Canada as she appointed Atleo as Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Shqwi qwal at a ceremony at Vancouver Island University on Thursday. The former Assembly of First Nations National Chief said it was time to come home and embrace a moment in history where British Columbia must engage in deep and vulnerable discussions between its aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples. Atleo described the Shqwi qwal as the person who ensures everyone has their say when the community meets in the village longhouse. The Shqwi qwal often does more listening than talking, but the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wisdom and respect ensures that concerns and issues are aired fully and completely. Atleo and Clark said British Columbia is at moment where aboriginals and non-aboriginals face social, cultural and economic issues that require understanding and acknowledgment of each other to drive economic and social prosperity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to hear each others stories. We need to acknowledge each others struggles,â&#x20AC;? said Clark, citing the recent apology in the legislature for the hanging of six Tsilhqotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;in chiefs 150 years ago and the current economic agenda to develop a liquefied natural gas industry.
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Canada leading global study looking at best ways to prevent Inuit suicide Bob Weber Canadian Press
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anada is leading an international effort to pull together the most effective ways to prevent suicide among aboriginal youth in the Arctic, an ongoing
tragedy across the circumpolar world. This month, officials from the eight countries that ring the North Pole gave final approval for researchers to visit northern aboriginal communities to study how they’re dealing with the
problem. Nunavut’s chief coroner called a special inquiry in January after 45 people killed themselves in 2013 – a significant increase from the previous high of 34. That record number put the
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territory’s suicide rate at 13 1/2 times the national average. But it’s bad elsewhere, too. Suicide rates among Alaskan aboriginals are about three times the United States average. In Greenland, 2010 government data reported about one suicide a week in a population of about 56,000. Statistics in Norway, Sweden and Finland for the aboriginal Saami population are difficult to tease out. But available data suggests suicide and mental health are issues in their communities as well. “I think that’s clearly why the Saami health leadership as well as the government of Norway is supportive of this project,” said Malcolm King, science director for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, which is coordinating the project. Teams are already at work in the participating countries of Canada, the U.S., Norway, Sweden and Denmark, King said. He’s hoping Russia, which is also said to suffer high Arctic aboriginal suicide rates, will join. Suicide across the circumpolar world seems to have some common features, said King. It affects predominantly young people up to their mid-20s, and seems to involve rapid cultural displacement that Arctic people faced as southern governments exerted their authority over their northern regions. “A common thread that’s emerged in a lot of this so far
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is what we might call cultural continuity,” he said. “It issues around formation of identity, and disconnections with the community. That may not sit as a cause in mainstream thinking, but it certainly has been talked about a lot as a common thread among indigenous peoples.” King said common themes are also beginning to emerge about the most effective prevention programs. “There are certainly some indications that involving youth in various ways in finding their own pathway to mental wellness is an important part of projects,” he said. “Good practice models all involved active participation of youth.” Often, those models are as simple as giving youth a voice, such as a photography, theatre or film project. Some involve peer support through social media. “They get people thinking positively about their mental well-being, providing a positive alternative to what otherwise might be negative,” King said. “Overcoming a sense of being alone, in itself, is probably a good thing.” The government of Nunavut has long run suicide prevention programs of its own. Mentalhealth advocates say services in the Arctic don’t even come close to meeting the demand. They point out Nunavut doesn’t even have a residential substance abuse program. The overall report is expected at the next Arctic Council meeting in March in Iqaluit. The Canadian government has contributed $1 million to the project.
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Free Syrian Army commander says Canada should be training Islamic State resistance France and Britain and made it clear they will not participate unless they get to choose who is trained because they know better who is and who is not an extremist. U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said they want to build an “effective opposition force, not
just a hit-and-run group of rebels,” but Alawak says he doesn’t see that happening in the near future. He is also suspicious of who the Americans are courting as potential partners in the region. “I hope the American intelligence – the CIA – should be more
selective in choosing opposition figures, and (should not) choose just anyone. They should choose reliable persons,” Alawak said. “What will make Assad survive is the divide of the American administration and he is depending on such division.”
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KUWAIT CITY senior member of the opposition to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime says Canada’s time, effort and money would be better spent training ground forces to retake territory from the Islamic State in both Iraq and Syria, rather than on a bombing campaign. Brig.-Gen. Hussam Alawak, who heads up intelligence for the Free Officers Movement – one arm of the Free Syrian Army – also warned in an interview with The Canadian Press that new anti-aircraft weapons threatening coalition jets come from looted stockpiles in Libya and more potent weapons may be on the way. Alawak, who defected prior to the Arab Spring uprising, says the current U.S.-led bombing campaign will not dislodge the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and may drive up recruitment to the group. Operations involving Canadian fighter-bombers continued over the weekend with two CF-18s dropping bombs on ISIL targets near Fallujah, west of Baghdad, but the air force refused to provide updated details on the mission other than to say all aircraft returned safely to base. Chinese-made FN-6 heat-seeking missiles – known as Manpads – have begun appearing in Iraq. Alawak claims they come from a cache of thousands weapons provided by Qatar to anti-Gaddafi fighters, which fell into the hands of Libya’s top extremists following NATO’s 2011 bombing campaign. They were transferred to Syria through a warehouse belonging to extremists in Turkey, he said. Alawak, who was a senior intelligence officer in the Syrian air force before opposing the Assad regime, says the air campaign will be “almost useless” in grand scheme of things and that the main effort should be put towards forming armies of liberation. “If Canada wants to continue in a useless thing, then it’s up to them,” said Alawak, who spoke through a translator after returning to Cario.
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He praised the Harper government’s strident anti-Assad rhetoric and Canada’s efforts to accept Syrian refugees, but pointed to the recently concluded military training mission in Afghanistan as an example of something more effective that Canadian forces could be doing. Prior to the departure of Canadian warplanes, the country’s top military commanders acknowledged that Washington had sounded out its partners about contributing to such a program in Iraq only, but underlined it was something the Harper government had not considered. There is a need “to get Iraqi security forces on their feet and be able to conduct ground operations” against enemy militants, Lt.Gen. Jonathan Vance, the country’s domestic and overseas operations commander, said on Oct. 17. “This indeed will take an effort – a training effort. That the U.S. is looking to trusted partners – amongst whom are NATO – to consider this is not unexpected.” There were published reports in the U.S. that NATO had been approached by Washington to organize it, but a spokesman for the military alliance’s senior commander said the formal request would have to come from the Iraqi government. Lt.-Col. Jay Janzen said the allies agreed at the leader’s summit in Wales that if the new government of Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad asked for capacity-building help, “including building more effective security forces,” the alliance would consider it. “To date a request has not been received, but our offer stands,” he said in an email last week. The U.S. policy in Syria is to recruit and train opposition force to defend territory, rather than to seize it back from the Islamic State, according to administration officials who spoke to the Washington Post on Oct. 23. Characterizing it as a defensive posture seems aimed at not provoking a wider conflict involving Iran and Russia, which both back Assad. Alawak says his group recently held talks in Jordan with the U.S.,
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164 reasons for Canada to celebrate United States’ do-nothing Congress ogy, Gary Doer said his staff at the embassy in Washington lobbied hard, attempting to WASHINGTON make the case that hurting ven if Americans are Canadian companies could afhistorically unhappy with fect American ones because of their Congress as they head to the integrated supply chain. the polls this week, there are “Our view is, if you’re a a few good reasons for Canagoalie, stopping 164 out of dians and other foreigners to 165 shots – that’s good,” Doer celebrate this era of legislative said in an interview. “But in lethargy. a supply chain, anything that One-hundred-and-sixtygets through is not good.” four reasons, to be more The one that made it precise. through was part of a waterThat’s the number of infrastructure bill. Doer said protectionist Buy American other measures might have measures that have stalled, had a worse impact had they according to a tally from the proceeded, including a publiclast four years compiled by the transit bill he said would have Canadian government. been devastating for Canadian The figures show that all manufacturers. but one of 165 bills that inBased on the list provided cluded Buy American proviby the Canadian government, sions failed to make it through The Canadian Press counted Congress since that body that: became split four years ago • Two-third of the bills with between a Republican House Buy American measures since and a Democratic Senate. January 2011 have come from Put another way, that’s Democrats – or about 116 of a legislative success rate of the 165. Only one-third were about 0.6 per cent. sponsored by Republicans. That’s low even for what’s • Many came from the commonly called “the donortheast, midwest and west nothing Congress” – where coast, but the plurality were just two per cent of bills sponsored from lawmakers on have become law among the the so-called rust belt. Thirty22,000-plus introduced the eight came from traditional last four years. manufacturing hubs like Ohio Canada’s ambassador said and Michigan. his team deserves some credit • The undisputed king of Buy American provisions, for this. Using a hockey analAlexander Panetta Canadian Press
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timists hope might break the legislative logjam in Washington. A lower-than-ever 14 per cent of Americans surveyed by Gallup have expressed support for the current Congress. Republicans are making the bold prediction that Congress will become more productive if they win both chambers, as polls suggest is likely. “We’re going to break the blockade in Washington by having a Republican Senate,” said Mitt Romney, the 2012 presidential nominee, in an interview with Fox News Sunday. J. David Ake/AP Photo “You’re going to see bills get A cyclist rides across the front plaza of the U.S. Capitol to the president’s desk. He will yesterday morning. sign some. Some he won’t sign (and will veto) – no question from among the 535 members made.” about that.” of the U.S. Congress, was Sen. Bills like these get lots of Romney offered a few exSherrod Brown. The Ohio attention in Canada when amples of things Republicans Democrat sponsored nine they’re introduced. could force through – includsuch bills. That was nearly The reality, however, is that ing the Keystone XL oil pipedouble any other lawmaker. a bill introduced in the curline from Canada, and presi• The proposals varied rent U.S. Congress is about dential fast-track to negotiate widely in size and importance. half as likely to become law the 12-country Trans Pacific Just looking at Brown’s own as even a longshot private Partnership free-trade deal. bills, some held major implimember’s bill introduced in Those priorities speak to cations for Canada – such as Canada’s House of Commons. areas where legislative paralyone to ensure all infrastrucAbout four per cent of sis has frustrated the Canature projects receiving U.S. private members’ bills introdian government. government money be built duced in Commons became It turns out that there are with American material. law in the last session before quite a few of those, too: Others were less conseprorogation – 15 out of 340. • The current Congress quential, like Brown’s AllFor government-sponsored failed to send a Keystone bill American Flag Act: “The bills in the Commons, the rate to the president’s desk, partly American flag is one of our was 77 per cent – 50 out of 65. because the Democratic leadnation’s greatest symbols,” The U.S. congressional sys- ership in the Senate interfered. Brown said, announcing the tem, with its myriad of vetoes, • The Congress also slowed measure. “It’s only fitting that filibusters and other procedown international free-trade we honour our veterans and dural checks-and-balances, is talks, because divided Demoexpress our patriotism by specifically designed to avoid crats wouldn’t bring a fastsupporting American worksuch easy bill-making. track bill up for a vote in the ers and businesses. American However, Americans are Senate. flags should be Americanespecially unhappy with their • Costly meat-labelling current legislature. rules were left intact, even They will be voting Tuesday after they were condemned by PIN-BACK BUTTONS to bring an end to the most the World Trade Organization. statistically unproductive 207 Main Street • Snowbirds would have Congress in generations, in Tel: 633-4842 been allowed to spend more midterm elections some optime in the U.S. each year, under an omnibus immigration bill that passed the Senate, but House Republicans were divided on immigration and refused to touch it. As for Buy American, the Canadian government hopes If you think you know all about a future free-trade deal might Yukon’s tourists – think again! finally settle procurement Using psychographic research along with traditional demographic uncertainty for Canadian information, the Canadian Tourism Commission has developed the companies, once and for all. Explorer Quotient™ segmentation model. Tourism Yukon is The status quo in NAFTA alpleased to offer nationally recognized training programs to lows Canadians access to big Yukon’s tourism industry to learn more about developing federal projects, but would and promoting experiences that visitors are looking for. require side-deals for state and local projects. “We want to get a more Nov 25 Marsh Lake Community modern procurement policy Centre 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (in the Trans-Pacific PartnerJan 15 Whitehorse 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm ship), rather than dealing with 165 proposals,” Doer Jan 29 Whitehorse 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm said. “But that’s in a state of suspended animation because there’s no fast-track For details and to register www.tc.gov.yk.ca/tourism authority.”
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Beauty and darkness mingle in solo exhibition Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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asamichi Nakatsuka is covered in tattoos and sports a multi-coloured hairstyle you could spot a mile away. The walls in his small basement apartment are blanketed in paintings he’s produced over the past several months. The themes range from portraits of beautiful women to more somber-looking skulls. Posters of his favourite punk bands take up the rest of the wall space. Tomorrow night he’s presenting about 20 of his artworks in an exhibition titled Beauty in Darkness. It’s the first time he’s ever presented his work publicly, he said. “I’m very excited,” said 29-year-old Nakatsuka, who began painting with watercolours and oil earlier this year. He first came to Canada at the age of 24, with a one-year working holiday visa in hand. Living in Toronto, he took part in a culinary arts program, where he was surprised to fall in love with cooking. “When I moved to Toronto I didn’t really want to cook, but I knew it would make it easier if I wanted to immigrate to Canada,” he said. “Then, I just kind of fell in love with it.” Nakatsuka had always been good at drawing but began sketching more seriously after getting his first tattoo in Toronto. It’s a tribute to one of his favourite bands, Rancid, on his left shoulder. He brought his sketchbook to a tattoo parlor and they told him he had a good eye. He went back home to Japan but his love for Canadian culture eventually brought him back. Today, Nakatsuka has 11 tattoos. When asked if he planned on getting more, he answered without hesitation. “Hell yes! I need more and more,” he said, adding he’d like to go to Germany to get his sleeves – tattoos that cover most or all of the arms – done. Nakatsuka has been living in the Yukon for the past three years. He moved to the territory when he realized there were a lot more jobs here than in the rest of the country, he said. Last summer, he began tattooing friends in Whitehorse and Dawson City. He knew he would have to branch out and learn how to do coloured tattoos if he wanted to
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Masamichi Nakatsuka is a water colour painter aspiring to bring his unique style to the world of tattoo artistry. His exhibit, Beauty in Darkness, opens at 5 p.m. this Thursday at Gallery 22 above Triple Js.
become successful. “A lot of people ask for coloured tattoos,” he said. “Up until last year I was only doing black and grey ones.” On his Facebook page there are dozens of pictures of tattoos he’s done so far. Many of them are of skulls, but there is the occasional band logo and even Gollum from the Lord of the Rings. Some of them have been inspired by costumes worn by Mexicans during the Day of the Dead holiday. He prefers painting portraits because they come so naturally to him in his imagination, he said. It only takes him a few days to finish a painting. The longest one, of a woman holding a guitar, took about six days, he said. It’s also the one he’s most proud of. Even though Nakatsuka is focused on his paintings, he wants to open his own tattoo parlor some day. “That’s my dream,” he said. He attended a tattoo convention in Toronto a few months ago and took part in a seminar, after which he obtained two certifi-
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Samples of Nakatsuka’s work that will be on display.
cates. His passion for cooking will also be on display at tomorrow’s opening show, where he plans on serving authentic Japanese finger
foods. The solo exhibition is taking place at Gallery 22, located just above Triple J’s Music, Tattoos and Piercing shop.
The opening will be held from 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow night. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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Sistine Chapel frescoes turning white from touristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; carbon dioxide, humidity Nicole Winfield
marvel at Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterpiece. Officials first noticed the whitenVATICAN CITY ing patina in 2010 and immedihe Vatican revealed a closely ately launched an investigation. kept secret last week: The The damage wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visible from Sistine Chapelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious frescoes the ground, but close inspection were starting to turn white from showed pockets of frescoes covered the air pollution caused by so many with a powdery patina that caked visitors passing through each day to them like cracked sugar icing. Associated Press
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and this whitening was reversible,â&#x20AC;? he said. Officials acknowledged that the major cleaning of the frescoes completed in 1994 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which removed centuries of built-up candle wax, dirt and smoke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; probably removed a barrier between the frescoes and the environment that allowed the whitening to take place. But they said the main culprit was the sheer number of human beings who cram into a tiny shoebox-shaped space that has limited natural air flow. The head of the Vatican Museums, Antonio Paolucci, has ruled out closing the Sistine Chapel to protect the frescoes, but has said that 6 million visitors a year is the limit. To allow crowds to continue to admire Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500-year-old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Judgmentâ&#x20AC;? behind the altar, the Vatican has installed sensors to monitor humidity, dust and carbon dioxide levels, as well as closedcircuit TV cameras to count the number of visitors so that the new cooling and ventilation system can adjust itself accordingly. The previous air conditioning system, installed in the early 1990s, was designed when only about 2 million people visited each year.
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Comedian Amy Poehler opens up in memoir Yes Please, but only to a point Nick Patch
at such a glacial pace, she mainly worried whether she would finish at all. TORONTO As part of her preparation, n Amy Poehler’s new memoir she read best-selling memoirs Yes Please, writer friend Alex by powerful pals Mindy Kaling, Baze describes her distinctive Tina Fey and Lena Dunham. Big laugh as “the sound one hears mistake. when running over a raven’s foot “It was a terrible idea,” said with a shopping cart.” Poehler, clad in a short-sleeved It’s a sound she makes a lot black dress with a white collar during a recent round of interpoking out underneath. “It’s a views in Toronto, a forceful, jarnightmare. All I did was distract ring and uplifting tone that trav- myself by reading other people’s els through the walls of a hotel work and then flinging myself on where she’s rat-a-tatting through my bed, like: ‘I’ll never do it.”’ quick chats with journalists. Of the documentation of her To anyone walking the hotel’s struggle, she adds: “I was always halls, it almost sounds like she’s drawn to authors who didn’t hide having fun. But this is torture for their work, who were into demysher, isn’t it? tifying things, peeking behind “No. No, you know what? I the curtain. … I don’t pretend it’s mean, no. Yes. No… yes,” she this beautiful golden egg that was answered with a furious pace and delivered to my door.” another explosion of laughter. That egg, by the way, is cheer“I’m on a lot of beta blockers, so fully scrambled: Poehler hops everything’s fine.” from childhood to Hollywood to It’s clear, though, that Yes motherhood, from self-help to a Please represents an uneasy open- chapter by Seth Myers, with little ing up for the previously guarded concern for chronology. Poehler. In a chapter called “ObligaThe 43-year-old star of Saturtory Drug Stories, or Lessons I day Night Live and Baby Mama Learned on Mushrooms” Poehler wrote the book while shooting dutifully documents the drugs Parks & Recreation 12 hours a day, she’s tried and her opinions raising two children under six, of each. She doles out sex and “going through a divorce and pro- divorce advice. She writes briefly ducing many projects and falling and carefully about boyfriend in love and trying to make apNick Kroll and ex-husband Will pointments for cranial massage.” Arnett, but both are kept backShe included that sentence in a grounded and blurry. Her mom, foreward that details how writing dad and Parks & Rec co-creator a book “nearly killed” her, how it Michael Schur all contribute passages or footnotes, with Poehler was “awful.” Progress unspooled Canadian Press
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explaining that she wanted to illustrate qualities in herself she was otherwise struggling to express. The book is, then, charmingly manic – and as a result nicely captures the eternal energy Poehler radiates in person. Famously friendly, Poehler shares only the celebrity anecdotes that are flattering. Certainly, this is not a tell-all that will earn Poehler any enemies. “No, I’m not worried. If someone is (mad), that will just make it more exciting,” she said. “I don’t think Antonio Banderas will sue me because I said he smelled good. But if he does? It’ll be the sexiest lawsuit ever.” If Yes Please is hard on anyone, it’s Poehler. One early chapter details her enduring body image issues, with Poehler lamenting her legs, her thin hair and “crazy smile.” She shares that she once dated a male model and, while snooping through his journal, learned that he felt proud for dat-
ing someone “funny but not that pretty.” “Then I went home and cried and took way too long to break up with him,” she writes. So for someone who struggles with a mirror, what’s it like to stare at her face splashed across a cinema screen? “It’s really, truly awful,” she replied. “I really hate hate hate it. And it doesn’t get better. It’s not like after you get a thousand pictures taken that you’re like: Now I really start to like how I look or my face. I particularly hate it. “And I think it just goes to show that most people have this demon voice that lives with them and whispers things in their ear, like: ‘You’re not smart enough or pretty enough or you’re not this or you’re too that.’ “Too often, we try to tell people that they need to get rid of that voice. … But that voice does not go away. It hides in your closet and waits. … Twenty years from now, it’s going to come back
and whisper something even meaner. So it’s about coming to terms with that being in your life.” As revealing as Yes Please can be, Poehler draws strict boundaries around her relationship with Ontario-raised Arnett (boundaries that exist in this interview as well), writing: “I don’t want to talk about my divorce because it is too sad and too personal.” In the book, Poehler plays with the super-sweet perception she’s earned – in part due to signature role as do-gooder civil servant Leslie Knope. And more than anything, releasing Yes Please in a way that felt comfortable meant confidently saying no. “I’m not used to talking about myself,” she said. “I’m actually a pretty private person. So it was a strange exercise to try to be truthful and funny and write a book about myself but still try to be true to what I wanted to share. “I say in the book that nothing is anybody’s business. And I do kind of believe that.”
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Globetrotting travel writer’s new book, Art of Stillness, makes case for staying put Jenny Barchfield Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL ico Iyer has spent the past several decades on the move, incessantly hopping from one far-flung destination – Ethiopia, Morocco, Indonesia – to another. But the globetrotting travel writer is now convinced the most exciting place to go is nowhere at all. In his new book The Art of Stillness, the British-born, California-raised son of Indian parents preaches sitting quietly in one place as an antidote to our constantly-connected, multi-tasking, airport-hopping lifestyles. Iyer, 57, a Time Magazine journalist, shot to international fame with his 2000 book The Global Soul, which chronicled the emergence of a new breed he dubbed “transnationals” – people who all but live in airports, have addresses on different continents and carry several passports and multiple currencies in their pockets at all times. After years of living the sort of rootless existence he so deftly described in the book, Iyer began to feel the need to slow down like a nagging itch. “It was gradual. I noticed I had 1.5 million miles on United Airlines alone, so I thought, ‘I’ve got plenty of movement in my life,”’ he said in an interview in Rio de Janeiro, where he spoke at a TED conference last month. “I need stillness.” Iyer’s move some 15 years ago to a remote village in Japan, where he lives with his wife and children but without a cellphone, car, bike, or television in a lan-
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guage he understands, and with only sporadic email access, helped him step away from the fray. “The longer I’m in rural Japan, the more I end up in the 13th century,” he said. “The rest of the world is surging forward, and I’m there and I’ve never heard of Facebook or smartphones or Skype or any of that.” While this chosen isolation might seem counterintuitive for someone who still makes his living as a travel writer – Iyer acknowledged that being hard to reach has infuriated many an editor over the years – he insisted it enriches both his life and his work by giving him the time and the space necessary to process, digest and reflect on experience. “We’re very different people when we’re running from one plane to the next appointment to the next email and we can only keep gathering fragments but never get any deeper than that,” he said. “I can feel inside myself that spending time very quietly is like the construction of a house that then you can go and inhabit, rather than always running on quicksand, which I feel that more and more of us are doing now.” A heartfelt manifesto to the benefits of ditching the cellphone and snipping up the frequent flier card, The Art of Stillness is anything but a self-help book or how-to guide for achieving inner peace. “I’ve never meditated in my life, I don’t practice yoga nor any religion,” Iyer said. “I’m a tourist on the realm of stillness. I can tell people a little of this foreign country but I don’t live there,
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don’t speak the language.” In the book, he profiles uncontested masters of stillness, from Matthieu Ricard, a Frenchman with a Ph.D. in molecular biology who ditched a promising scientific career to become a Tibetan monk, to revered singersongwriter Leonard Cohen, who traded the pleasures of the senses for several years of living the near-silent life of meditation as a Zen monk. “Leonard Cohen had been my hero since I was a teenager,” said Iyer. “Probably because he seemed glamorous and he was always travelling around and had beautiful girlfriends and wrote
so wonderfully. And then to encounter a man who’s had all that and says nothing compares to the adventure of stillness, says it’s the most voluptuous entertainment. “That made a big impression” – one that would lead Iyer to a retreat at a Benedictine hermitage to which he’s returned year after year. “When I began travelling, when I would tell people about going to Tibet or going to Cuba
or India, their eyes would really light up,” Iyer said. “Now, I notice that their eyes really light up when I talk about going nowhere, or going offline.”
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“I absolutely love it. I’m saving on toiletries, diapers, kids’ clothing, food,” said Taylor, who runs the personal finance blog Squawkfox. The popularity of smartphone and tablet apps that save or, in some cases, pay consumers, fall under a number of categories, including ones that promote store flyers and coupons, those that offer rewards for visiting a retail store and ones that allow you to compare prices by scanning product barcodes. They’re convenient to use but Taylor cautions that also makes it easier for consumers to overspend. “If you’re using these apps and all of a sudden, you’re shopping more often – that’s not a good plan. If you’re buying food you don’t really need, that isn’t good for you – then it’s not a good app,” she said. “If you’re using the app to reduce your expenses on a real grocery haul, then yeah, it’s a great app.” Users should also be aware of what they may be trading in for the big discounts. Consumer technology expert Marc Saltzman suggests that customers stick to apps owned by reputable companies if they have concerns about their personal information being collected and shared. Retailers like these types of apps because it gives them a window into customer preferences and purchases. But the apps also put more knowledge into the hands of the customer on where to spend their dollars. “Retailers feel it’s a blessing and a curse,” he said. “We have a more educated society when it comes to pricing and quality, a customer who can pull up a review of a product just by taking a picture of it, Google it and see what other customers say about it. On the other hand, it lets retailers better connect with their users and make the shopping experience more personalized and rewarding.” John Fanous, vice-president of marketing at Mediative, and
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Santé en français : nous voulons connaître votre opinion Le gouvernement du Yukon coordonne un projet pilote pour améliorer l’accès aux services de santé en français. Si vous ou l’un des vôtres avez utilisé, depuis janvier 2014, les services à la clinique de spécialistes de l’hôpital général de Whitehorse, à la Direction des services de santé assurés ou au programme de soins de santé à domicile, nous aimerions recueillir vos impressions. Sylvie Painchaud, 867-456-3832 | sylvie.painchaud@gov.yk.ca y p @g y
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Understanding Legislation This 1-day workshop introduces non-lawyers to the theory and practice of interpreting legislation and regulations. No previous course work in law is required to take this course. If you are new to working with legislation and regulations, or if you want to expand your understanding of the purpose, development and application of these tools, this training may meet your needs. In the workshop you will work through the following areas: the sources of law; researching the law in relation to reading and understanding statutes; and how to interpret actual statutes and prepare draft rules or policies.
Feb 9, 2015 9:00am to 5:00pm CRN: 20480 $175 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)
Practice and Procedures for Decision Makers This introductory course is for members of boards, tribunals, and committees with a quasi-judicial function. The course was developed by the B.C. Council of Administrative Tribunals, and is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of their role and responsibilities as tribunal members. **This course is a pre-requisite to take Advanced Decision Writing**
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Advanced Decision Writing This 2-day workshop builds on the decision-writing module in Practice and Procedures. Its focus is to assist board and tribuna members to acquire and retain writing skills directly relevant to them. Participants will practice particular skills and techniques through focused writing exercises, and by revising one of their own decisions. They will receive individual feedback on their decision from an instructor. The workshop will include large and small group discussion and exercises.
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Arbitration Training This 3-day training provides an introduction to arbitration. The first part of the course focuses on theory and the last part focuses on the practice, including fact scenarios that you would use when conducting a hearing and writing a decision using the procedures and evidence in your decision.
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YFN 101: History of Yukon First Nations and Self-Government This 1-day course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about Yukon First Nations and Self-Government. Develop a broader understanding and appreciation for the key events in Yukon First Nations distant and recent past, in a day that includes interactive activities, discussions and presentations by staff from the Yukon First Nations Initiative department at Yukon College. The instructors incorporate historical timelines, facts, personal stories, and activities for an engaging look at history and recent developments. For more information on this course call: First Nations Initiatives @ 867.456.8582
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went on a cruise, we were seated with several other couples at a large round table for dinner. The others had arrived before we did and, as there was a bread basket on the table, they had chosen their bread plates. However, some of them had taken the one on the right side of their place setting. My husband was seated on my right and he DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like correctly chose the bread plate to his left, which left me with no to give gifts that have meaning bread plate. to me with the receiver in mind. How should I have handled this What should be the purpose besituation? The woman to my left hind the type of gift that is given? had an unused bread plate to her For example, this Christmas left, so I asked if I might have that I mailed religious gifts to family one. This clued her in that she and did not receive one thankhad chosen the wrong one, but it you, but did receive raves for the wasn’t made into a big deal. doghouse I built for my neighbor’s dog, aside from my neighIt seems that many people, even bor. well-educated adults, are unaware What should be the motivation or forgetful that their bread plate in choosing a gift? Need or want? is to the left of their place setting. Sharing an interest? I didn’t want to embarrass anyone GENTLE READER: Building by saying, “Your bread plate is the that doghouse was a spectacuone to your left,” but I did want to lar present, and Miss Manners have some bread and butter with doesn’t wonder that it attracted my dinner. admiration beyond that of the GENTLE READER: But you recipient. She trusts that the dog did get your bread and butter, has been licking your hand in and the lady to your left does not gratitude. seem to have died of humiliation. But unless your relatives are Miss Manners is gratified to know simply too rude to acknowledge that your effort to acquire a plate presents, something must have unobtrusively triumphed over gone wrong. With religious items, your impulse to criticize the manthat can easily happen. Even if you ners of people who might then be chose presents that you know to tempted to pitch you overboard. DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it impolite to whisper at the dinner table? GENTLE READER: Yes, but Miss Manners admits that there are exceptions. You are allowed to whisper, “I think there might be some food caught on your teeth” or, “If you don’t stop putting your hand on my knee I’m going to stab you with my fork.”
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hitehorse’s F.H. Collins Warriors and the Porter Creek Rams struck gold in the Klondike on Saturday – twice. The Rams won both the junior and senior girls divisions and the Warriors won the junior and senior boys divisions at the 36th annual Dawson Invitational Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Dawson City’s Robert Service School. In a bit of deja vu, it is the exact same gold medal winners as at the 2012 Dawson tournament. “The guys are starting to click and work together and are starting to figure out our team system a little bit,” said Warriors head coach Denis Boyd. “All the small things we’ve been working on all season are slowly coming together, so our game is becoming a little more polished. We’re just building our way up for Yukon champs and to finally get that Yukon championship that has evaded F.H. the last couple years.” The Warriors won the Grade 11/12 boys title with a 25-14, 25-17 win over the hosting Robert Service School Knights in the final. The win marked a three-peat for the Warriors, having won the senior boys division in 2012 and 2013 as well. Saturday also marked the second year in a row the Knights made an appearance in a final in Dawson. In fact, two Robert Service teams reached finals last year to end a seven-year drought. “Our one captain, Max Clarke, stood out … He was out there for almost every game, every set,” said Boyd. “Alan Mark, Peter Jacob, Etienne Geoffroy-Gagnon – there were some guys who took a really strong leadership role. It’s a long weekend, lots of games, the bus ride up, the early morning games, the late night games: It’s tough on the body and hard to keep energy throughout the whole weekend. And they did a really good job at managing themselves and time, and it definitely showed out on the court.” The Warriors are undefeated in two Super Volley matches so far this season and are hosting the final games of the regular season this Thursday and Friday. They won Whitehorse’s Super Volley league title and the Dawson tourney last year but were denied the triple crown when they were upset by the Vanier Crusaders in the final of the Yukon Volleyball Championships – the team’s only loss of the season. “We’re looking to go undefeated there as well so we can hold a perfect record going into the Super Volley championships,” said Boyd. “Not only do we want the Yukon championships, we want the triple crown – something F.H. hasn’t had before. We’re trying to break some records here.”
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The Porter Creek Rams celebrate their gold medal win in the senior girls divison of the Dawson Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. The Rams and the F.H. Collins Warriors won two divisions each.
Rams come back in junior girls final Porter Creek’s junior girls get dangerous when their backs are up against the wall. After dropping first-sets, the Rams would sharpen their play in the second set. It happened in the final. The Rams defeated Vanier Crusaders 12-25, 25-12, 15- 10 to win the 9/10 girls title. “It was a mixture of nerves and excitement, and the girls weren’t playing their game,” said Rams head coach Emily Fedoriak. “Before the start of the second set they calmed down and took their time. We had one girl on our team (Billie Robertson) serve 15 serves in a row, which really gave us a strong lead, and I think mentally that’s why we were able to pull through with the win.” The round-robin portion of the tournament consisted of two-set matches with no third sets. At the end of the robin, sets won and lost determined each team’s seeding going into the playoffs. “It was actually a really close round robin tournament; we split almost every game,” said Fedoriak. “We’d lose the first set and then win the second set. All the teams are fairly close.” “All the girls played well. It was a good battle between all the schools,” she added. “We were pretty equally matched. It was a good tournament.”
Warriors tough it out in junior boys division F.H. Collins’ junior boys were facing adversity before they even left
Whitehorse. They lost their captain Skylar Bryant to a broken arm, sustained in a soccer match, before leaving for Dawson. Things didn’t get much better after they arrived. The Warriors’ starting setter, Curtis Terrier, suffered a broken nose in a collision during a game Friday morning in Dawson. “He had a black eye and blurry vision and was having difficulty seeing, so we’d try him in the final if he could see well enough,” said Warriors co-head coach Nathan Bingham. “So when the final came, he felt like he could see well enough and wanted to play. So he got back in the line-up and that was really good for us because he’s an excellent setter. He performs well under pressure and is a really composed athlete. I was a little more confident things were going to go our way when Curtis said he was going to get back in the line-up.” It did go their way. The Warriors topped Porter Creek 25-18, 26-24 to capture the 9/10 boys title. “It was pretty tight in the second set,” said Bingham. “They just about pushed it to three sets and I’m glad we finished them in two because anything can happen in a third set. But we were the better team.” The Warriors dropped just one set during the tournament, going three sets against the Dawson Knights in the semifinal. The Knights also gave them trouble in the round robin, losing 2522, 25-23 to the Warriors. “Dawson surprised a few people in this tournament,” said Bingham.
Rams three-peat in senior girls
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Rams’ Hannah Milner sets the ball to Tayla McNally during round robin play.
F.H. Collins’ senior boys were not the only ones to make it three in a row on Saturday. The Porter Creek Rams won their third straight Dawson title with a 2522, 25-23 win over the Vanier Crusaders in the 11/12 girls final. “It feels good. Last year I coached them and I have a lot of the same girls again this year, and it’s nice to work with them again,” said Rams head coach Amy Palamar. “And the new girls are a great addition.” The Rams – the defending Yukon champs – split a two-set round robin match in Dawson with Vanier, who defeated Porter Creek in the Super Volley season opener at the start of October. The Rams have since won their last two Super Volley games in Whitehorse. “My starting line-up, they work so well as a unit, and I can’t say one stood out more than another,” said Palamar. “They were always there for each other … We’ve been working on team unity and it showed this weekend, for sure.” Vanier won both junior divisions last year in Dawson and three out of four divisions in 2011 and 2010. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Seven visiting teams to challenge Mustangs this weekend Tom Patrick News Reporter
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hitehorse will be awash with hockey action this weekend as seven outside teams come to town to fight for supremacy. The hometown Mustangs will faceoff against teams from Yellowknife, Fort Nelson, Wasilla and Juneau, Alaska, in the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association’s International Fall Showdown beginning Friday. Nine teams, including two from the Whitehorse Mustangs rep hockey club, will take part in the two-division peeweebantam Tier 3 tournament. It very well may be the first dual-division tournament the city has hosted, said Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association president Carl Burgess. “I don’t know if there’s ever been a standard format competitive tournament like this,” he said. “We’ve hosted lots of teams, have had house league level tournaments. But outside of the multi-sport events, like the Canada Winter Games, I don’t know if we’ve had a competitive tournament in town.” “It grew from some interest we were getting late summerearly fall, and we had teams who were interested in visiting, including Wasilla – the Matsu Eagles. They were entertaining bringing one of each team to have our usual match-up. And then the interest kept coming in and we decided to turn the corner into a standard format tournament to see how it works. And lo and behold, we filled two divisions.” The Peewee division features the Mustangs, the Yellowknife Wolfpack, the Fort Nelson Bluebell, the Wasilla Matsu Eagles and the Juneau Capitals. The Bantam division includes the Mic Mac Toyota Mustangs, the Yellowknife Wolfpack, the Wasilla Matsu Eagles and the Juneau Cap-
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Bantam Mustangs forward Johnny Elias attempts to score on Juan de Fuca in Richmond, B.C., over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Bantam Mustangs will face teams from Yellowknife and Alaska at the International Fall Showdown this weekend in Whitehorse.
itals. The tournament includes a ceremonial puck drop and “hockey show” at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Takhini area before a Fort Nelson-Juneau peewee game followed by a Whitehorse-Yellowknife match-up at 7:45. Admission is free. “It is excellent hockey and I know it’ll be a great time,” said Burgess. This weekend’s action comes just two weeks after the Mustangs and Wolfpack faced each other in the second annual Air North Hockey Challenge, a 24-game series with 12 games in Whitehorse and 12 in Yellowknife. Wolfpack won 13 to Whitehorse’s eight, and three ended in ties. “We’ve only finished half of
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the Air North Challenge for this season,” said Burgess. “All the teams will travel again by the end of the season, but I don’t know if it will happen on the same weekend like we did earlier. “All the Whitehorse teams that stayed home will go to Yellowknife and vice versa.” The Atom Jr. Mustangs will again be the hometown favourites as they host a second annual atom tournament early December. Last year the Atom Mustangs beat the Matsu Eagles in the final for gold. Whitehorse has also been selected to host the Tier 3 midget division of the B.C. Hockey Championships this March. “The atoms I think will have White Rock and Yellowknife for a mini tournament in early December,” said Burgess. “We still have the Yukon championships throughout the territory, we have house league teams from places like Tok, (Alaska) calling us for exhibition visits, so it’s a pretty exciting time. Lots of folks want to come to Whitehorse to play hockey right now.” The Bantam Mustangs went undefeated to win the Seafair International Ice Breaker, a Tier 2 tournament, over the Thanksgiving weekend in Richmond, B.C. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Peewee Mustangs forward Saul Gale winds up for a slapper during the Air North Hockey Challenge on Oct. 26. The Peewee Mustangs will face teams from Yellowknife, Alaska and Fort Nelson this weekend.
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eam SmartStop will have its captain for another season. Watson Lake cyclist and team captain Zach Bell has signed on for the 2015 season with the professional cycling team based out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, SmartStop announced last week. “We had such a good year, we had such good guys on the team, the chemistry is really good,” said Bell. “I looked around a little bit … there was one other team that had the same kind of dynamic, but I’ve had such a good relationship with the director there, Mike Creed, that I think it made sense once I knew a lot of the guys were coming back. “I want to keep doing what we’ve been doing. It’s a bit of an unfinished project. Like I’ve said in a few other interviews already, we’re still building and I want to be a part of that.” Under the leadership of Creed, a former pro cyclist turned team director last season, Team SmartStop headed in a new direction, focusing more on multi-stage events than on short one-day races. The transition went extremely well. Team SmartStop made the podium in every event they raced and finished first in the Union Cycliste Internationale’s Americas Tour rankings, which includes North and South America. The team also came third in the team standings in the U.S.’s National Racing Calendar. “It’s going to be a similar group of guys doing a similar program and we’re hoping to improve on the success we had this year,” said Bell. Also returning for another season with SmartStop is Travis McCabe, who finished first in the men’s individual standings of the National Racing Calendar; U23 Canadian Time Trial National Champion Kris Dahl; and Rob Britton, who made the podium in the general classification of three major events this past season. Slovenia’s Jure Kocjan, who placed first in the UCI American Tour individual rankings, has also agreed to another year with the 13-rider team. Bell, who missed a large chunk of the season with a broken collarbone sustained in a crash in New Mexico at the start of May, finished ranked 28th in the UCI individual rankings with three podium finishes in UCI races. The 31-year-old two-time Olympian ended the season with a win in the road race of the Thompson Bucks County Classic, one of two wins for the SmartStop team at the UCI event in September. “Zach is an unbelievable professional, he surprised me throughout the year, we knew he was going to be a really nice, strong guy but we saw him drop some really good
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Watson Lake cyclist Zach Bell races in the Tour de Alberta in September. Bell has signed on for another year with the SmartStop pro team, it was announced last week.
climbers at Bucks County,” said director Michael Creed in a news release. “I have no more expectations or goals for him but we will be looking to put him in a position to win a UCI race. He knows where he is at and where I need him to be.” Aside from his work with SmartStop, Bell produced three top-10 finishes in track cycling at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, this summer. In one race, he helped Canadian teammate Remi Pelletier-Roy win a bronze medal. Bell also placed 14th in the men’s time trial in road racing at the Games. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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3-BDRM, 2-BATH duplex in Copper Ridge, available Dec 1, $1,500/mon + utils. 633-6708
SUITE, HILLCREST, avail Nov 15, on green space and bus route, shared laundry, clean responsible tenants only, N/P, N/S, $1,200/mon inclusive. 334-1333 to view 3-BDRM 2-BATH townhouse, Porter Creek, new, modern, beautiful upgrades, N/S, pets negotiable, dd&refs reqĘźd, avail Dec 1, $1,700/mon + utils. 336-6697 3-BDRM DUPLEX, Echo Valley Rd, $1,200/mon plus 1st/last monthĘźs rent + utils. 780-351-2671 2-BDRM 2-BATH mobile home, Carmacks, spacious & clean, washer/dryer, large private yard, propane furnace & Toyo Stove, currently having renos, $700/mon + utils. Contact: info@cdcproperties.ca WANTED: FEMALE roommate in downtown Whitehorse, 3fl apt, $600 including heat & water. Contact syoon0610@gmail.com or 335-2249 for viewing
3-BDRM, 1.5-BATH Riverdale condo, oil & electric heat, 5 appliances, N/S, available immed, $1,400/mon + DD. 633-2968 PRIME RETAIL space, corner 4th & Ogilvie, 1300 sqf & 600 sqf storage. Email or call for appointment. 867-399-3671 or sangerer@hotmail.com
Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE available for house-sitting in or on bus line to Whitehorse, beginning in December, responsible, mature, clean, can care for pets/plants, handyman. References. 867-334-0339 or 778-267-6645
Real Estate
ROOMMATE WANTED to share Marsh Lake home, close to community centre and ski trails, animals welcome, N/S, share utils, $500/mon. 660-4321
REMOTE TRAPLINE #381, 600 sq mi, several hotsprings on line, good marten country, 750 sq ft main cabin, 3 line cabins, turn-key operation, all equipped, $100,000. 393-2714
1-BDRM MOBILE home, Carmacks, newly renoĘźd, new furnace, spacious/clean, washer/dryer, large private yard, large shed, pull through driveway. $725/mon + utils. Contact: info@cdcproperties.ca
Brand New Single Family Homes starting at $349,900. Certified Green. Show Home Open Daily 1-85 Aksala Dr. Visit www.homesbyevergreen.ca for more details or call Maggie 335-7029
ROOM, SHORT term rental, large room, king size bed, semi-private bathroom/laundry, available now until Dec. 15 only, close to bus stop, $725/mon. 334-9415 3-BDRM HOUSE with office/den, 1.5 bath, Porter Creek, large fenced yard, refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon + utils. 604-349-4688 VALLEYVIEW 1-BDRM legal suite, 2 levels, ground floor/basement, available Dec. 1st, NS, NP. Partly furnished, heat inclĘźd. Private entrance, private driveway, short walk to CGC, ski trails, $1,300/mon. 668-2659 1-BDRM WALK-OUT basement suite available in Copper Ridge, N/P, N/S. Security/DD. Available Dec 1st, $1,000/mon + utils. 393-3823
55 SEAT RESTAURANT FOR LEASE JANUARY 15, 2015 Good location in Porter Creek. Owner motivated to ďŹ nd the right operators. Will provide some renovations. Exceptional lease rate to the right party.
1-BDRM FULLY serviced cabin, Mt. Lorne, 25 mins to downtown, propane & electric heat, approved septic, 5 acres with separate entrance to another great building site. 335-2034 OPEN HOUSE, 103 Dezadeash Street, Haines Junction, Saturday November 8th from 12-4 pm. Realtors welcome 2-BDRM MILLENIUM home on 100X100 private lot, Haines Junction, 1/2 block from school, 2 greenhouses & raised beds. 867-634-2064
Help Wanted
KITCHEN HELPER/ PREP COOK (NOC6711)
DUTIES: WASH, PEEL AND CUT VEGGIES AND FRUITS. RECEIVE SUPPLIES. BAKING. 35-40 hours/week, $12/hour
Provide proposals to casaloma@northwestel.net Apply via email: mitsue@bakedcafe.ca
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OUTREACH COMMUNITY WORKER Opportunity to be part of a unique collaborative care team 32 HOURS PER WEEK (CONTRACT) SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS DUTIES INCLUDE: Working with team including Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse. Contact patients with regard to appointments .Transporting (with own vehicle) patients to and from appointments as needed. Assisting patients compliance with treatment plans, accessing community supports, other duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: Vehicle that will accommodate wheel chair and patients, clear drivers abstract with 3rd party liability. Cell phone. Criminal Record Clearance to be provided at time of interview. Experience working with mental health , addictions and chronic pain problems an asset. Please send resume to Eileen Carver OfďŹ ce Manager at Taiga Medical Clinic 210 Elliott St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A2 Closing date December 1, 2014
TAIGA
MEDICAL CLINICS INC.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014
TWO Commercial Truck & Trailer MECHANICS NEEDED Gearheads Truck Repair is located in Fort Nelson BC, and is the hub of the shale gas industry in Northeastern BC. We are a new company (3 years old), but have a great reputation for being the â&#x20AC;&#x153;go toâ&#x20AC;? place for all things needed for Commercial Trucks and Trailers. We specialize in Cat and Cummins engines, but work on all makes and models. We are also the only truck shop in town that offers 24/7 parts and service to our customers.
We pay excellent wages, and have great benefits packages and other incentives available. Starting wages vary on experience, but are between $27.00 to $55.00/hr plus overtime. Shift work can be arranged. Contact Jennifer at: gearheads@northwestel.net or by Fax: (250) 774-4328 or Phone: (250) 774-4331
Kluane First Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & PUBLIC WORKS Located in Burwash Landing, Yukon
Quiznos is looking for
OVERVIEW We are searching for a Director of Housing and Public Works. Reporting to and partnering with the Executive Director and a member of the Senior Management team, the position manages the department and the ten permanent staff. The Director is responsible for ensuring these areas meet the objectives set out by Council.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES Counter Attendants & Kitchen Helpers
Burwash Landing is approximately 2½ hour drive north of Whitehorse on the paved Alaska Highway. Kluane National Park is our backyard with Kluane Lake in our front yard.
Wages start 15 dollars.
In the coming year, KFN will be undertaking a major home renovation program, a 300-KW wind-diesel project, a new $3M water treatment plant, a commercial greenhouse with geothermal heat and a new Administration Building. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our O&M staff and a significant capital program. As a self-governing First Nation, Kluane has the resources to develop and grow.
Apply in Person with resume: 210B Ogilivie St NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.
Task description: Observe court proceedings with respect to violence against women, spousal violence, and sexualized violence; Attending Domestic Violence Option Treatment Court, trials, sentencings, and bail hearings; Collect data on mutualising language used, treatment of victims, and overall court atmosphere during these court proceedings. Skills needed: Interpersonal skills; Ability to take notes in fast paced environment; Ability to remain neutral in court proceedings ; Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism; Understanding and/ or interest in the issue of violence against women; Training and materials will be provided. Responsibilities: Meet with the Court Watch Yukon Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteers once a month for debriefing meeting; Arrive 15 minutes ahead of court proceedings to take note of court atmosphere; Take notes, fill out appropriate forms provided, and give them to the Coordinator; Provide a Criminal Record check. Time commitment: 4 hours of training; 4 to 8 hours a week of observing court proceedings; Attend a debriefing meeting once a month approx. 2 hours. Incentive for the volunteer: Develop knowledge of the court system through
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! ARE YOU INTERESTED in sharing your passion for the Yukon? Do you speak Spanish? We are looking for professional tour guides for the winter season with great communication skills. 667-2209 or jobs@arcticrange.com HELP WANTED Yukon Man Barbershop is seeking an experienced male barber/stylist with an artistic flair. Resume required. Please call (867) 667-6641 and leave a message. HELP WANTED Hotel Front Desk Clerk NOC #6525 Permanent Full-time 35-40 hrs/week, $13.00 per hr Duties include: â&#x20AC;˘maintaining inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments â&#x20AC;˘register guests, answer inquiries regarding hotel services and registration by mail, phone and in person â&#x20AC;˘present statements of charges & receive payment Contact: Joyce Yukon202@gmail.com Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1
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ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Yukon Status of Women Council: Court Watch Yukon Volunteers
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Training Provided Apply in person to: TAKHINI TRANSPORT #9 Lindeman Road, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-456-2745
trainings and experience; Be an active part in the research and data collection to provide feedback and recommendations to interested parties in the justice system (lawyers, judges, etc) to improve womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences in the court system. Contact information: Reem Girgrah, Court Watch Yukon Volunteer Coordinator Phone (867) 667-4637.
Yukon Women in Trades and Technology is seeking volunteers for the Young Women Exploring Trades and Technology Career Fair Yukon Women in Trades and Technology is seeking volunteers for the Young Women Exploring Trades and Technology Career Fair on November 28th, 2014. This is an fun an engaging conference for 8th grade women to explore various career options such as carpentry, hairdressing, pluming, painting, welding, metal working, culinary, and technology. Volunteers will be needed at various times throughout the day and the previous evening for set up. Tasks include being an assistant for workshops, set-up, breakfast and lunch assistance, and registration. Please contact Silina at 867-667-4441 or smills@yukonwitt.org
You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.
5-7 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience managing projects Background in budgeting and finance with advanced computer skills Significant work experience (5-10 years) in the construction industry Experience in municipal infrastructure and capital projects Knowledge of YFN history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations Class 5 Yukon driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence required Willingness to work extended hours or outside of normal office hours
The salary is in the range of $70,998 to $101,083 per annum. This is a management position and does not accrue overtime. To compensate, you are provided with an additional 10 days of annual leave. Health and dental coverage are fully paid by the employer and there is a 5% matching private pension plan. This area is in a northern prescribed zone for tax purposes. For a job description or if you have questions, please contact Mel Orecklin at Executive.Director@kfn.ca or call (867) 841-4274 ext. 231. Qualified candidates may submit their resume in confidence to: careers@kfn.ca The position will remain open until filled.
Miscellaneous for Sale
Executive Director Job Description
The Yukon Outfitters Association (YOA) is an established non-profit organization that has been around since the mid 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for managing its day to day operation, human and financial resources in order to deliver programs, initiatives, and services within the vision, mission and goals of the YOA. For a full job description, please contact the YOA Office.
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Governments Advisory and resource councils Fish and Wildlife Management Boards International Hunting Organizations Businesses and sponsors A variety of partners, agencies, communities and individuals
Salary
Wage is negotiable and depends on experience Any and all interested persons may submit their resume to Yukon Outfitters Association, located at 302 Steele Street or email to info@yukonoufitters.net or fax to (867) 668-4120. Closing date is November 20, 2014.
Community Services
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 MANFROTTO VIDEO Head and Tripod: Manfrotto Video Head (504HD) with 3-section Carbon Fiber Tripod (MPRO 535) and nylon carry case (MBAG100PN). Like-new condition. $900. 667-6472 3 8â&#x20AC;? inline Hurricane fans, used, $100. 1 8â&#x20AC;? Hurricane fan, new, $150. 336-4202 8 1000 watt light reflector hoods w class bottom, enclosed w 6â&#x20AC;? air cooled ports, $75 ea. 7 1000 watt 6â&#x20AC;? portedâ&#x20AC;? glass tube w batwing reflector, A$80 ea 10 1000 watt ballasts dual 120/240 watt w dimmable & super lumens from 50%-110% operating output, super efficient, lightweight and cool, $150 ea. 336-4202 HONEYWELL DIGITAL thermostat, model Focus Pro 5000, 5-yr warranty, new, $25. Daytol cooling thermostat, $50. 336-4202 3 COMPACT discs, 3 hours of audio dramatization, Louis L'Amour $15, 4 cassettes, 4 hours of audio dramatization, Louis L' Amour, 4 short stories, $20. 335-7711 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 COLLECTION OF 1,000 + vinyl records from 70s, 80s & 90s, rock, country & blues. 334-4568 HAND-KNITTED BOOTIES. 633-3555
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 WOLF HIDE, large tanned timber wolf pelt, typical grey & white colour, $500. 668-3632 lv msg
BERKELEY 5PL pressure pump with Pro Pressure Tank, PS6H-505, new, never used, $550. 334-8335
SIMPLICITY RIDE-ON lawn mower, runs but needs some work, offers. 456-2633
CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER, 32”, electric start, $750. 456-2633
WOOD SHAVINGS FROM MILL 1 ton feed bag Clean & dry Excellent bedding, mulch, landscaping, insulation etc. $50/bag plus $25 bag deposit Delivery available 633-5192 or 335-5192
GOPRO HERO 3 Black edition, 12MP sensor, 4K digital video at 15 fps, 2.7K video at 30 fps, 1080p up to 60fps, 720p at 120 fps, WiFi remote, $175. 667-6472
STEEL BUILDINGS - ”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
2 WOOL winter coats, 1 red sz 16, 1 black sz 20, exc cond, $100 ea obo. 633-2751 8-CHANNEL VERTEX road radio, almost new, good for oil patch, $200. 633-5155 POKEMON CARDS, 23 cards per pack for $2.50. 633-2479 PEX 1/2" copper ring crimper tool, $50. 634-2631
Native Brain-Tanned
STAINLESS STEEL double bowl sink with ledge, still in box with all accessories, paid $120, asking $65. 456-7880
AT REASONABLE PRICES
200+ CEDAR pickets for deck railing, 36" high, 4 3/4" wide at top & bottom, sculptured, 90 linear feet or more when spaced, need fresh stain, $75. 633-4786
Moose Hides Tanned beaver & other furs also available.
Ph (780) 355-3557 or (780) 461-9677 or write Lodge Fur and Hides, Box 87, Faust AB, T0G 0X0 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, rifles & ammo. G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL OIL FURNACE, Kerr 74 000 BTU. Riello 40 burner. Serviced every year. In vg cond, $450 obo. 667-6365 WALL TENT, 14X16X6, 12 oz canvas, new, never used, $1,200. 334-8335 BOSCH H O T water heater, Model 520HNLP, hot water on demand, never used, still in box, $1,200. 334-8335 HOT DOG/BURGER stand w/canopy, fully operational, $6,900. 867-996-2111 for info CRAFT, PIN Back button parts and supplies, make your own buttons, $20, 335-7711 32ʼX16ʼX6ʼ WALL tent, new, never used, $2,000. 334-8335 HOUSEPLANTS, PEACE lily, ivy, lipstick, umbrella tree, etc, $10-$45. 660-4321 HOUSE PLANTS $5-$20, silk flowers $10-$100, floor lamp $110. 668-4186 RUBBERMAID 31 L industrial mop bucket and squeeze, great condition, new looking, $25. 633-4326
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WHITE GROSLEY self-cleaning oven stove $250. Dyson vacuum $225. Kitchen appliances, pots/pans, Dutch oven. Open to offers. 633-3727 FULL-SIZE CANMORE portable dishwasher, white, in running cond, c/w sink adapter & a manuals, $50 obo. Pick up only. 633-6494 WASHER & dryer ready to go, both good shape, $300 for both or $200 for dryer and $150 for washer. 335-1088
TVs & Stereos
BOYS HOCKEY skates, sizes 11 & 12, $10 ea, girls figure skates, sizes 11 & 12, $10 ea, small white microwave, $20, blue office chair, $10. 668-5882
FREE, 50” Sony TV, rear projection, perfect for video games. 633-2293
WATERPROOF CAMERA/ELECTRONICS carrier, solid, 1300 case made by Pelican. 9.5”W, 7.25” front to back, 6.25”D, perfect cond, includes foam, $35. 633-6343
ANTIQUE STYLE music system, full size 3-speed turntable, AM/FM stereo radio, CD-R/RW player, 19.7 po Lx12.6 po D x 8.9 po H, exc cond, $75. 668-6303
HEYS SUITCASES. One 26”, used. One 30”, new. $50/both. 668-3594
Computers & Accessories
VINTAGE MIRRORS, $30, $45, & $75. 311B Hanson St
DAEWOO 17” computer monitor, works with PC or Mac, exc cond, $55. 633-6343
SOLID OAK drafting table w/large drawer (holds 22x30) paper, was painting table, can work on two pieces at once, made in 1940, $400 firm. 660-4206
LANDSʼS END down coats, wm med, $85, MEC xs blk, $75, MEC pile-lined wms lg, $60, MEC Hydrofoil pts, new, wm med, $80. 311B Hanson St
APPLE LAPTOP, 13”, 2.4 Hz Intel Core 2 Duo. 4 GB Ram, Nvidia Geforce 320 M, 250 GB hard drive, mid 2010. OSX Yosemite operating system, vg cond, $590. 667-4955
BUILDING, 14ʼ X 20ʼ movable, R2000 insulated, marmorette flooring, T & G pine interior, triple glaze windows, fully wired, needs some finishing, located near Lake Laberge, $30,000 obo. 668-6225 or 336-3496
CEDAR DECKING 1x6x12'-6' lengths, BC's interior red cedar, rounded edge, lift contains approx 800 sq ft or 270 pieces random lengths, $700 takes all, will deliver. 335-1088
Musical Instruments
INDUSTRIAL SEWING machine, Juki model, heavy duty lock stitch (regular stitch) good for sewing heavy canvas, leather, cordura etc, $150. 660-4206 STAINED GLASS, two 5-lamp chandeliers, blue, cream, wine, gold glass, nice iron work, $120 ea. 660-4206 BISSELL VACUUM, Digi-Pro, exc cond, incl power filter, hepa filter & extra bags, $250 new, asking $125 obo. 393-3777 BASEMENT POLE cover, no base or top, $75. 633-4647 ENGAGEMENT STYLE diamond ring, 1 carat, 18K yellow gold, appraised at $6,600, asking $4,000 obo. Documentation provided. 667-6641 LUGGAGE, ATLANTIC, 3-pc, one roller, one suitcase, one carry-on, forest green fabric, $40; mini-trampoline, new, collapses in half, c/w carrying case, $25. 336-3397 HONDA SNOW blower, HS 621, 6 HP-OHV Honda engine, electric start, exc cond, $750. 332-4092 ACORN RANGER wood stove, older model, takes 22” wood, 6” flue, fire brick lined, internal baffle, circulating fan, c/w stand, in working order, needs some welding, $150 obo. 633-5417 1965-66 TOPPS Hockey Cards, complete set, great shape, $1,500. Ross @ 633-3154
8ʼX6ʼ SLIDING glass door, new, never used, $1,000. 456-2633
MENʼS LEVI button jeans, new/used, craft supplies, variety, dinosaur diaramas. 667-7144
MASTERCRAFT WOOD lathe, 36” between centres, new cond, on metal stand, $500. 456-2633
CERAMIC TILE adhesive, 13.2L pail, ceramic tile grout, ivory colour, 2 - 4.54kg bags, $75. 633-4246 lv msg
INVERSION TABLE. 334-5337
4-DRAWER METAL filing cabinet. 332-6565
WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS?
The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse:
MONITOR HEATER Model 411. Uses heating fuel oil. Over 40,000 BTU per hour. Works perfectly. Serviced regularly, $1,000. 667-4955 HARDIE PLANK cedarmill vertical siding, 3 sheets of 4x10 . Colour white. New, retail $100/ea, asking $150 obo. 668-2659 VOLUME 1 through 6 Life & Teachings of Masters of the Far East. Paid $60, asking $40. 334-3043 TO GIVE away, exterior motion light in gd cond, interior globe light & fixture in gd cond. Jeanne or Brian. 668-2506 3300 SF, new in box, light commercial/residential glue down vinyl plank, retails for $9,000, asking $4,500 or can sell smaller job lots. 334-9903 NEW 36”X60” triple pane picture window. Bought for $750, asking $500. 333-0484 2 WHITE 24" vanities w/sinks, new. One has minor damage to shelf, $50. Other is fine, $75. 2 undermount bathroom sinks, $75/ea. Stainless steel kitchen sink w/tap, $200. 333-0484 STERLING SILVER spoon collection from different parts of the world in attractive display cabinets, 4 display cabinets total, serious offers only. 333-9020
Electrical Appliances
KENMORE 668-4680
18 cu ft fridge, $140 obo.
CROSLEY ELECTRIC clothes dryer, works great, we upgraded, $75 firm. 335-7711
SATURDAY GUITAR CLASSES at Dean's Strings Beginner & intermediate levels For more information or to register contact Krista at kristaaustad@gmail.com FENDER TWIN reverb tube amp, needs tube or fuse, older model, $300 obo. 867-869-2545 ALTO SAX, ST.90 Series IV Keilwerth, pristine condition, new travel case & shoulder strap $800. 668-4587 ELECTRIC GUITAR, good cond, $400 obo. 334-6519
3 GUITARS, fiddle, electric bass with amp. 668-1224 for more info YAMAHA DTX500 drums. Electronic drum set pre assembled rack system. Purchased late 2011. Used very little, $800 obo. 668-2659 WANTED: OLD Fender guitar amplifier's in working order. Contact Steve. 393-4744
Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn Home Hardware Klondike Inn Mac’s Fireweed Books Ricky’s Restaurant Riverside Grocery Riverview Hotel Shoppers on Main Shoppers Qwanlin Mall Superstore Superstore Gas Bar Tags Walmart Well-Read Books Westmark Whitehorse Yukon Inn Yukon News Yukon Tire
PORTER CREEK Coyote Video Goody’s Gas Green Garden Restaurant Heather’s Haven Super A Porter Creek Trails North
38 Famous Video Super A Riverdale Tempo Gas Bar
✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (6 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery
MasterCard
Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE $175 per cord 20 ft. lengths, 5 cord loads. Small delivery charge. 867-668-6564 Leave message DONʼS FIREWOOD Keeping Yukoners Warm For 7 years 393-4397 FIREWOOD Clean, beetle-kill, dry Ready for pick-up, $230/cord or Local delivery, $250/cord Prices include GST 1/2 cords also available for pick-up only Career Industries @ 668-4360 or 668-4363 332-1939 (cell) 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
Guns & Bows RUGER M77 Mark II, all weather stainless with scope rings, cal .223, new $500. 668-6716 LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL 12 GAUGE bolt action shotgun with 3-shot clip, $200. 335-1106
FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads $150 per cord Also offering approx 8-cord orders Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894
DOWNTOWN:
Bernie’s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods
Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782
PULSE DRUMS, maple shells, hardware, 5 piece set. Red lacquer finish, $400. 633-3810
Airport Chalet Airport Snacks & Gifts
GRANGER
Store (867) 633-3276
7-PIECE DRUM set, $400 obo. 334-6519
HILLCREST
RIVERDALE:
“YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION” WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com
Firewood
PROPANE CLOTHES dryer, new, $1,000. 334-8335
HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.
22-250 DIES, full length die and micrometer seater are Forster, neck die is Hornady, dies are in exc cond, c/w Forster hard case. 668-6066 RAGIM IMPALA recurve LH 60'' 55# @ 28'', $150, Bear Archery Polar recurve RH 64'' 55# $160. 334-7664
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have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL
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WINCHESTER 30.30 16" barrel, saddle ring, new black ceracote, True Glo sights, rear sight slighly damaged, recoil pad + Vero Vellini leather sling, $630. 334-9622
2009 TOYOTA Matrix XR, 95,700km, studded winter/all season tires on rims, heated mirrors, new filters/brakes, dent on left side, $9,000. 332-6768
2013 DODGE Ram 1500 4X4 Sport, quad cab, Laramie, leather, navigation, sun roof, 4â&#x20AC;? lift, 35â&#x20AC;? tires, 20â&#x20AC;? custom rims, spray-in box liner, 35,000kms, $44,000. 334-7535
H&R PARDNER 12-gauge single-shot break-actionshotgun, modified choke, great for grouse, hare, water fowl, can handle buck-shot and slugs, $210 new, asking $160, PAL required. 393-4314
2007 KIA Spectra 5, 5-spd manual, fully maintained highway commuter, loaded, extra studded tires on rims, 153,000 km, $5,600. 667-2276
2009 CHEV Colorado 4X4, ext cab, auto, V6, P/W, P/D, cruise, radio/CD, $7,995. 336-2029
BEAR ARCHERY polar recurve RH 64'' 55#, $160. 334-7664 THOMPSON-CENTER CONTENDER, .357 Max with Redfield, extra .22 barrel with Red-Dot sight, dies, ammo, carry case, $600. 667-2607 or 334-1102
t Alaske Hwy, 9 yr old, female, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, brown and white, answers to Abby. Contact Al @ 633-3758 (23/10/14)
FOUND t Medium haired, black and white female cat. Green eyes, found at Kopper King Trailer Park. Please call the shelter 633-6019 (23/10/14) t Cowley Creek, Husky X, female, black and white, wearing a collar no tags, Contact Megan @ 335-4776, 393-4404 (20/09/14)
t Airport Chalet, Pug X, male wearing a black collar, has red paint on the left leg, and a cherry eye in the right eye, Contact Evghenii @ 416-834-8596 (27/09/14) t Copper Ridge, Golden Retriever, wearing a red collar. Kristen Contact 334-8622 (08/10/14)
RUNNING AT LARGE... If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION DOGS
CATS
t 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan) t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne)
t 11 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black (Mingus) t 11 yr old, DLH female spayed, yellow and grey ( Kizzie)
1995 CHEV Corsica, 195,000 mi, drive away for $100, Marsh Lake. 660-4410 afer 6pm
GSG 22 cal. 1911, 2 clips, $400; Smith & Wesson Model N29, 44 magnum, stainless steel, 6â&#x20AC;? vented barrel, $650. 333-0564
1993 SUBARU Legacy Wagon, runs great, new alt & battery, safety check completed, winter tires on, $1,200. 668-2576
2007 CHEV 2500HD, crew cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, must sell, $15,000 obo. 633-4311
BROWNING A5 semi-auto shotgun. Made by FN Belgum around 60's. Engraved. 3" Magnum. Some exterior rust, insides clean & reliable, $1,000 obo. FAC reqĘźd. 334-4453
1991 TOYOTA Tercel, vg running condition, well maintained, good mileage, good run around town car or for student, $1,500 obo. 393-8732
2007 GMC Sierra 4X4, 1/2 ton, 5.3L auto, loaded, long box, ext cab, 240,000km, $7,000. 333-0564
Wanted
1990 CADILLAC Eldorado, 2-dr, full power, c/w 4 winter tires & 5 new summer tires & rims mounted, 58,000 original miles, $2,800. 336-2029
DOGS t 13 weeks old, male, Husky x GSD, black and white ( Cavin) t 7 weeks old, female, Husky, black and brown, (Cerry) t 7 weeks old, male, Husky, blonde, (Stephan) t 9 month old, neutered male, Bear Dog X, blonde (Snoosh) t 2 yr old, female, Lab X, blonde, (Julie) t 2 yr old, neutered male, Collie X, black, (Spooky) t 7 weeks old, male, lab X, black, ( Bert) t 12 weeks old, female, Husky X, blonde (Caroline) t 1 yr old, female spayed, Husky, blonde (Amour) t 11 weeks old, female, Husky, blonde (Brin)
WANTED: 456-3003
WOOD stove for wall tent.
WANTED: FILING cabinet, 1 drawer. 867-634-5251 WANTED: INTERESTED to pick up outdated wild meat and fish in the Whitehorse area. Peter, evenings, 333-9043 HOUSE CLEANER wanted twice a month starting in mid-November, 3 hours per visit, $20/hr, must have own ride, in Whitehorse, call 335-0607 for more information WANTED: SMALL chain link dog pen with gate 6Ęź high. 335-4708 WANTED: 1990S Suzuki King Quad ATV for parts, 296-300cc 4WD, fan cooled; rims/tires, 5-bolt AT 25 10 12â&#x20AC;? & AT 24 8 11â&#x20AC;? 4 bolt to fit King Quad. 660-4653, vy1dg@hotmail.com WANTED: SOMEONE to come and diagnose electrical problem on my F350 in Marsh Lake area, vehicle is stuck in my yard, might be ignition problems? 335-1088
Cars
AT THE SHELTER t 11 weeks old, male, Husky, brown (Duffy) t 11 weeks old, female, Husky, brown (Nova) t 2 yr old, neutered male, Husky, white, ( Marty) t 4 yr old, neutered male, Border Collie X, brown and black and white ( Dexter)
CATS t 9yr old, female spayed, calico, tortie and white,(Mao) t 3 yr old, neutered male, DSH, black and white ( Stewart) t 2yr old, DLH, female spayed, tabby, (Lindy) t 2 yr old, Siamese, neutered male, white (Epprit)
SPECIAL t Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 6683647 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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2009 DODGE Ram 3500 SLT, turbo diesel, power pkg, lks, mirr, rear slider etc, remote start, tow-haul/eng bk, mech insp 09/14, 72,500km, $28,500 obo. Email cgr-37@hotmail.com
CZ858 7.62X39, 6 clips, folding stock, like new, $600; Winchester #94, 30/30, lever action, $500. 333-0564
WANTED: SNOW blade to fit 2001 Dodge 1500 p/u. 390-2313
IN FOSTER HOMES
2001 FORD Taurus 4-dr, 114,500kms, cruise, P/W, P/L, V6 auto, 4 winter tires, $3,395. 336-2029
2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 extended cab truck, 4 doors, silver exterior, black interior, new tires, all receipts since new, warranty, $13,800. 333-9020
1999 FORD Taurus, great car, 130,000 km, 5 new winter tires, runs perfectly, well maintained, exc interior/exterior, must be seen, $3,350. 335-3570
WANTED: WOMEN broomball players, 18 + over. 334-3972
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LEUPOLD RIFLEMAN scope, 3X9 power, like new, $175. 667-2607 or 334-1102
WANTED: HYDROPONIC equipment & grow lights. 336-4202
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2004 CHRYSLER Intrepid, $3,000. 335-5263
2007 SUBARU Impreza SE, 5-spd manual, exc winter/summer tires on alloys, AWD, heated seats, leather steering wheel/shifter, fog lights, 145,000 kms, must sell, immediately, reduced to $8,000 firm. 335-1426 2000 CADILLAC Coup DeVille D'Elegance, fully loaded, leather interior, power everything. 200,000kms. Many new parts inclĘźg new windshield, battery, front brakes, exc car, $4,200 obo. 634-2099 ESTATE SALE, Truly a Gentleman limousine, 2003 Buick Lesabre Limited, clean in and out, loaded with many extras, leather heated seats etc, 188,000km, 27mpg, $6,500 obo. 867-536-7206 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe, 2.0T, 6-spd standard w/cargo tray, winter front mats, new winter tires/rims, oil pan heater, 12,000 kms, $27,500. 334-9039
1987 T O Y O T A Tercel hatchback, 120,000kms, great car, new battery & tires, very reliable in winter, $1,000. Call/text 250-329-4988
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2005 CHEV 2500 4x4, 6.0L, V8, auto, extended cab, 240,000km, headache rack, bumper winch, gooseneck hitch, very dependable, $8,500 obo. 332-8283/text Earl 2005 CHEVY Van, 12 passenger, sliding door both sides, winterized, rug floor, low kms, beautiful. View @ Gravel Lake, Km 624, Klondike Hwy. Price negotiable. 2005 DODGE SLT diesel, 298,000kms, exc shape, new Toyo tires, box liner, recent Southbend clutch, $15,000. 334-9990
2004 TOYOTA Sienna LE, great shape, 185,000kms, clean, $10,000 obo. 668-2659 2002 CHEVY Silverado 2500 HD, runs great, drives smooth, $4,900 obo. 334-4071 2002 FORD F350 auto, 7.3L diesel, great cond, 129,000km, P/L, P/W, new battery, starter, tires, rubberized bed, $14,900. 334-1674 2000 GMC 1 ton, 4 door, 4x4 long box, air, tilt, cruise, P/W, P/L, matching canopy, 300,000 km, runs good, great work or wood truck, $3,300 obo. 334-9903 2000 PONTIAC Montana 7 passenger van, well maintained, winter tires on, summer tires on rims, ready to go, $2,800. 667-4891 1999 CHEVROLET 1/2 ton 4X4, ext cab, c/w winch, head rack & rails, storage bins, $6,950. 336-2029
1997 CHEV Tahoe, great truck, 4x4, 240,000 km, good cond, no rust, works well, $3,500 obo. 667-7733 or 334-3456
Trucks
1997 FORD F150 4X4, short box, for parts or fixer-upper, $900. 867-869-2545
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1997 TOYOTA 4Runner LTD, auto, 232,000kms, green, c/w set winter tires + all season + light force lights, hitch, trailer pin. No rust. Approx. 2 months waiting period, $8,700. 867-993-3519
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2013 CHEVY Silverado 1500, 4x4, extended cab w/suicide doors, storage under back seat, box liner, no problems, $31,900 or take over payments. 334-9415
1996 DODGE Grand Caravan, 225,000km, runs great, reliable smooth ride, fully loaded, dark green, near new winter/summer tires, $3,300. 335-3570 1996 FORD F150 regular cab, 4X4, lovingly maintained, $3,800 firm. 334-3043 1995 GMC Safari awd, 4.3L, good body/interior, runs not too bad, newer brakes & tune-up, $700 obo. 334-5408 1995 PLYMOUTH, new winter tires, exc cond overall, no rust, good on gas, $1,000. 633-2837 1994 CHEV 1/2 ton, 4WD, $1,400 obo. 332-1514
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2006 CHEVROLET 3/4 ton 4X4, ext cab, V8 auto, P/S, P/W, cruise, new tires, 215,000, $9,950. 336-2029
2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Xcab long box, great unit, remote start, trailer tow, aluminum liner & toolbox, fully serviced, new battery & tires. 633-4311
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2007 AVALANCHE, new tires, brakes, nav/multi centre, tow kit with brake box, 112,000 km, great condition, $15,500 obo. 335-2180 for info
1994 FORD F250, reg cab, 7.3L turbo diesel, 320,000kms 8Ęź box, $3,500. 633-2218 1994 GMC 3500, newer tires, vg running cond, newer motor, $3,500. 633-2740 1993 CHEV Sienna 4X4 half-ton, 4.3L, new alternator, starter, tune-up, good tranny & transfer case, has clunk in front left hub, $300. 334-5408 1990 CHEV 1500, 5-spd, 2wd, $900 obo. 336-3361 1986 GMC cube van, needs transmission repaired. Best offer. 667-2600
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TRUCK & camper, 1988 Ford F-250 XLT, V8 gas, ext cab, 5 new 10-ply tires, tow package, trailer & camper wiring, exc cond, $6,500 obo. 335-1106
Auto Parts & Accessories TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $125 ea or all for $400. 633-3053
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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
4 WINTER tires P205/70R15 on rims for $175 total, used with Toyota Sienna, 778-708-0058
2009 POLARIS IQ 2-person touring snow machine, 4-stroke electric start, block heater, reverse, driver/passenger hand/thumb warmers, exc cond, $7,500. 333-9020
TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box
3X MICHELIN LT265/70 R17, great tread, $300 obo. 633-4311 5 BRAND new Goodyear 245/75-17â&#x20AC;? 10ply mud/snow tires, $420 cost each, will sell for $325/ea obo, only sold as a complete set, will not fit my truck. Call 332-1374 Ęť07 DODGE 3500 diesel, Mega B inj problem, $12,000. 633-2740 or 334-1131 8Ęź HEADACHE rack from late 80Ęźs Ford, $60. 867-869-2545 2 SETS of 15â&#x20AC;? tire chains, $50 ea; 4 225/75 R16â&#x20AC;? tires, mud & snow, 50% tread, $100. 334-5408 CANOPY FROM 1989 Ford F150 with racks, good glass, $200 obo. 334-5408 275 55R20 Hankook winter tires, almost new, set $800 obo. 456-2205 OPEN COUNTRY 245/70 R17 winter tires w/rims, tires & rims came off GMC Sierra truck, $600. 633-4647 AUTO REMOTE starter kit with 2 controlls, new, never installed, $100. 334-4299 MOTOR FOR Ford Ranger, 3L, new alt plus starter, $200. 633-2740 2000-2006 CHEVY truck regular cab chrome side window vent shades, new in box, never installed, paid $75, asking $50. 334-8347 SHURTRAX ALL-WEATHER traction, goes in truck box, lays flat, fill with water & it freezes, takes up about 5â&#x20AC;? high in box, adds up to 650lbs over rear axle, $50. 334-7535 2002 FORD Escape 4X4, 5-spd standard, 4-cyl, runs & drives good, for parts, $500; 1952 Chev sedan, 4-dr, 6-cyl, needs lots of work or for parts, $500. 333-0564 WINTER TIRES, no rims. Altimax Arctic 175/70R13. Used 6 weeks last winter, then car moved to warm climate. New $325, asking $200. 332-8636 3-265/70R17 TIRES, 2-205/75R15 trailer tires. 2-245/75R16 tires. 1-22X11X8 tire. 334-5337
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50 GALLON Aquarium, glass, c/w canopy, quality light, gravel & other accessories. Could be a terrarium. $100. 393-2929
Motorcycles & Snowmobiles TAITĘźS CUSTOM TRAILER SALES 2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailers Drive on Drive off 3500 lb axles by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg
KOEHRING EXCAVATOR, D330 Cat engine, 20 tons, 27â&#x20AC;? reach, runs great, works ok, $6,000. 333-0564 GOLD RECOVERY unit, 2-5M 3/hr, exc testing plant, works great. Like new. Price reduced to $6,000. View at Gravel Lake, KM 624, Klondike Hwy. 334-4211 lv msg TRUCK DECK air compressor. Airworks Twister 235. 235 CFM, 185 PSI. Approximately 800 hrs. 50 hp Yanmar Diesel Engine, electric controls, 800lbs, $13,000. 336-2606
2003 ARCTIC Cat 900 Mountain Cat snow machine, 151â&#x20AC;? track, low mileage, exc cond, trailer available etc, $3,750. 333-9020
Aircraft
2009 SKI-DOO summit 800 50th anniversary edition, has c and a skis, low and tall windshield, matching cover, 1,800 miles, $6,500 obo. 333-0484
C-172 HOMEBUILT project, O-360 engine rebuilt by AME, certified prop, fuselage, empennage, wings complete and inspected, $25,000. Wayne at 667-4933
2009 POLARIS Razr 800 atv, roof, 4500lb Warn winch, upgraded wheel/rims/spare tire/shoulder harness/seatbelts & vplow, $7,200. 333-9020
Campers & Trailers
2001 RAPTOR 660R, motor blown, aftermarket bumpers, nerf bars & pipe, newer tires, for parts or fixer-upper, $500. 867-869-2545 2 ARGO Conquests, one with rebuilt engine, windshield & canopy, $6,500, second with new tires/rims, $5,500, or both for $10,000. 863-5715
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
1982 YAMAHA XJC650J, needs a few parts, 1 owner, $600. 633-5155
HEAVY DUTY 3/4 ton utility truck box trailer made from Chevy truck box, blue & white, no rust, 16â&#x20AC;? wheels, $750 obo. 334-4568
2013 TUNDRA 600 Skidoo 4 stroke, lots of extras, 275 kms, nearly new, great machine, paid over $11,000 new, asking $9,500 obo. Ted @ 333-0038
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2004 SKIDOO 550 Skandic SWT, well maintained and ready to haul, new 24" wide track last season, includes shop manual & few extra parts, $4,500. 634-2631 GO-KART, 2 seats, 6 hp, good for kids up to 12 yrs, $400 obo. 334-6519 2014 TUNDRA LT 600 ACE, 1500 km, bumper, rear box, warranty Ęťtil 15 Dec 2014, $8,500 firm. 393-2714 2008 YAMAHA Phazer MTX, 500 cc, 4 stroke, 144â&#x20AC;?x2â&#x20AC;? long track, reverse, block heater, skid plate, hitch, great cond, $4,200. 393-3741
Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 WANTED: 25HP outboard motor w/long shaft in good working cond. 456-3003
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klondikerv.com or call us to view (867) 456-2729 1977 SKYLARK camper, 8Ęź, c/w new Porta-potty, extra jack, fridge, furnace & stove all work. 334-2018 after 6pm RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
1990 WESTERN Star s/a dump deck, fold down/removable sides, 1000 hrs on reman Cummins, needs work to pass PMVI, but solid truck. $11,000. 332-0343 700 LITRE slip tank, c/w GPI 12V pump, 1 yr old, $1,000. 332-0343 PILOT CAR sign on pick-up truck mount, $800. 633-4246 lv msg
SNOWBOARD YUKON 2014 AGM Thursday November 13, 7pm at Sport Yukon. Come be a part of our family for the upcoming season, board postions available WHITEHORSE EDUCATION, Career and Volunteer Expo. Kwanlin DĂźn Cultural Centre. Thursday, November 27th- 10:30-4pm. Public welcome, free entry. Full list of exhibitors at www.volunteeryukon.ca OKANAGAN PEARS & apples, premium fall fruit from Davison Orchards. Order and support Yukon athletes and performers participating in this year's fundraiser. Various varieties. Call 633-6373, 334-8764 or 334-7441 YUKONSTRUCT WORKSHOPS Thursday nights at 6pm at 135 Industrial Rd. Sign up online at Yukonstruct.com YUKONSTRUCT, THE YukonĘźs maker space. Come check us out Tuesdays 7-9pm at 135 Industrial Rd and see what weĘźre about. Memberships are welcome PĂ&#x2C6;RE POULE maman gâteau ActivitĂŠs en français pour enfants de 0 Ă 5 ans et leurs parents, Gratuit, mardi, 10h30, du 21 octobre au 16 dĂŠcembre, Bibliothèque Whitehorse. Rens. 867-668-2663, 500 HILLCREST COMMUNITY Association AGM Wednesday November 5, 7pm, at Yukon Transportation Museum. For info call Kat at 334-1547
1985 F250 and camper, engine job, 100,000, heavy duty springs, sold with camper or without, new battery, well maintained, donĘźt camp anymore. 334-4654
YUKON ORDER of Pioneers Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar, Tea and Bake Sale, Saturday November 8, 2014, 1pm-3pm, Golden Age Society, 4061A 4th Ave
ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS â&#x20AC;&#x153;your quiet get awayâ&#x20AC;? Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca
THE SHOPPERĘźS Lunch, Saturday November 15, 11:30am-2:30pm, downstairs at Whitehorse United Church, 6th & Main, $7.50 full meal, $3.50 soup or bunwich with drink & sweet; vegetarian choices available CHRISTMAS COOKIE Walk, Saturday December 6, 10am-2pm, downstairs at Whitehorse United Church, 6th & Main, pay your money & take your pick of homemade cookies, small box $6, large box $15 DRESS-UP EVENING of cinema, live music and improv in the 1920's. Photo booth, door prizes, popcorn. November 8, Centre de la Francophonie, 302 Strickland, 8pm, doors @ 7:30pm F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting changed to 6:30pm, Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Fine Dining Room at the school. Everyone welcome
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
THE YUKON Federal Green Party AGM will be held Thursday, November 27, at the MacBride Museum (lower floor), starting at 7:00pm. Come to meet and elect the 2015 board!
FREE DROP-IN computer lab, self directed computer studies, Mondays from 12pm-2pm, tutor/Instructor on site to assist. Yukon Learn Society 2158 - 2nd Ave, Suite B
THE MIDNIGHT Bands live at Lizards Friday, November 7, 2014, 10pm-2am. Enjoy a great evening of live music and rock and roll
ANYONE 55+ interested in playing shuffleboard join us at the Golden Age Society Monday afternoons from 1pm-4pm
ROBBIE WAISMAN, Holocaust survivor invites the public to a free presentation of his experiences, 7pm, November 5th, FH Collins gym, doors open at 6pm
CELEBRATE! Births! Birthdays! Weddings! Graduations! Anniversaries!
FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, Wood Street School, 6pm. No charge. Call or come by for an introduction to the practice. 667-6336
INTRO TO Conscious Aging, Aging with Intention and Passion. 1-day workshop at Vista Outdoor Learning Centre on Sunday, Nov 9. Larry at 336-0370 for registration/info
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
TECK ARMORED electrical cable, size 000. 863-5715
THE COMPASSIONATE Friends for bereaved parents is coming to Whitehorse looking for members and professionals for support and to serve on the advisory board. Contact Kim 336-1416
UTILITY/ATV TRAILER approx 7'6"x 8' flat deck trailer, home built, new 6-ply tires & spare, spare 4th wheel, built-in folding ATV ramp, works great, $800. 867-634-2631
12X40' DOCK (Dock Edge Plus). Two Pieces, built in 2013. PWF deck. Plastic floats, floating hollow plastic wheels. Hardware inclĘźd. Easy to launch & remove from water, $6,200. 336-2606
1980'S MF 50E industrial loader, 1yd q/a bucket, power shuttle trans, 3PT hitch, ext hyd, counter weight, 70 hp, 3,400 hrs, $20,000. 332-0343
METAL-STONE-CLAY MULTIMEDIA art by Leslie Leong, Yukon Artists @ Work, Oct. 17-Nov 17, 120 Industrial Road, Whitehorse
YUKON RIVER Trail Marathon (BARA) Annual General Meeting Wednesday November 19, 5pm, Sport Yukon. New board members welcome. Pizza provided. Info: Ken 668-7592 or yukonmarathon@gmail.com
Coming Events
2012 BOBCAT S-205, fully loaded, hand & foot controls, exc cond, like new, only 175 hrs, 2 buckets, will deliver in Yukon, $39,500 obo. 335-1106
WE ARE looking for seniors 55+ interested in quilting, knitting, crocheting & crafts to join us on Tuesday afternoons at the Golden Age Society.
WANTED: LOOKING for free or to purchase, rent or borrow camper jacks, tripod, hangar variety. Corner mounted hydraulic or hand crank jacks in working order considered. 867-634-5107
WANTED: COLEMAN Scanoe (square stern) in usable condition. 667-2607 or 334-1102
Heavy Equipment
ANYONE 55+ interested in playing pool, join us at the Golden Age Society Monday mornings from 10am-Noon or call about a different time.
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JACK HULLAND School Council regular council meeting, November 5, 2014, 7:00pm, school library. Everyone is welcome WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting, Mon. Nov. 10, 7:30pm at WGH. New members welcome! Info: 667-7185 THE SNOWFLAKE AFFAIR A festive sale of fashion, art, crafts, jewelry & tasty treats THE OLD FIRE HALL Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th, 11am-5pm Phone 668-4835 WHOLE CHILD Program will be holding its AGM at 6:00 on Monday, November 24, 2015 in Room 10A at Whitehorse Elementary School ONDE DE choc (Shock Waves) Friday, November 14, 7:30pm, Yukon Arts Centre. About 20 Francophone artists get together to give you a truly unique artistic experience. choc.afy.yk.ca COMMEMORATING THE CANOL, a free public presentation at MacBride Museum, Thursday, November 6, 7-9pm. Visit www.macbridemuseum.com for more information, or call 667-2709x4 WHITEHORSE PHOTOGRAPHY Club is holding their AGM on Thursday Nov 6, 7PM at Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Open to all. Memberships available. www.whitehorsephotoclub.ca WHITEHORSE CONCERTS presents the dynamic Fung-Chiu Duo, piano four hands, Saturday, November 15, 2014 at The Yukon Arts Centre, concert begins at 8:00. Please contact: steve@whitehorseconcerts.com for more information. PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council is holding its Regular Council Meeting on November 12, at 6:30 pm in the School Library. Everyone is welcome. WHITEHORSE EDUCATION, Career and Volunteer Expo. Kwanlin DĂźn Cultural Centre. Thursday, November 27th- 10:30-4pm. Public welcome, free entry. Full list of exhibitors at www.volunteeryukon.ca AGM NOTICE for Local Y010 (YEU) November 19, 6-8pm. YEU Union Hall Lucy Jackson Room. For info contact Tammi @ Y010.president@gmail.com or 335-1329 WHITEHORSE RECREATIONAL Ice Hockey Association Special Meeting vote on legal name change to Whitehorse Rec Hockey League to be held Dec 3, at 7 pm at Sport Yukon. WOLF CREEK Community Association AGM Wed, November 26th at 7:30pm, Golden Horn School Libary. Info: Ken. 668-7592 ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting (AGM) of Yukon African Caribbean Association, on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:15pm-6:45pm at Whitehorse Public Library. Contact: yaca@yaca.yk.net HOMEGROWN MUSIC night at LMCC, Km1 Annie Lake Road, November 22, 7pm, 3 Yukon cabin bands, Morgan Girls, Celtic Tide, Black Iron Blossoms, by reservation $25 include mex food buffet. 667-7083, www.mountlorne.yk.net MT. LORNE Foodie club/community kitchen style, Persian Cuisine November 26, 7pm, please register, $20, bring containers. 667-7083 more on www.mountlorne.yk.net STORIES AND Voices of the Valley meeting at LMCC, Km , Annie Lake Road, December 3, 7pm. Recordings of local residents stories, snacks/refreshments provided, free event. More on www.mountlorne.yk.net NOTICE IS hereby given to the public that the first AGM of Borealis Soul will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at 6pm at Leaping Feats Studio. COFFEE HOUSE! Sat. Dec 6. Featuring: Calla Paleczny + the Open Stage! Help set up 6PM, Open stage sign-up 7PM, 730PM show! $5 United Church Bsmt, 6th+Main, 633-4255
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
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 THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Renovation â&#x20AC;˘ Finishing â&#x20AC;˘ Cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Tiling â&#x20AC;˘ Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Specialty woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net
IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Residential Snow Plowingâ&#x20AC;? All Subdivisions & acreages off Mayo Rd, MacPherson, Hidden Valley, Pilot Mountain & Hot Springs Rd. Honest & Prompt Service Amy Iles Call 667-4981 or 334-6369 ANGYĘźS MASSAGE Mobile Service. Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology. Angelica Ramirez Licensed Massage Therapist. 867-335-3592 angysmassage@hotmail.com 8 Versluce Place Whitehorse YT, Y1A 5M1
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MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hui 4141B - 4th Avenue. 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.. 8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No PufďŹ n (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 2:30 pm Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (Board Room) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting 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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IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It's That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1-800-587-2161. LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 ELECTRICIAN â&#x20AC;˘Licensed â&#x20AC;˘Residential & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘All jobs, large or small â&#x20AC;˘Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘10% SeniorĘźs Discount 332-7879 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 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222. TCM MAID SERVICE Reliable, Thorough & Professional Reasonable Rates References available 335-4421or 393-3868 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 PROFESSIONAL THAI LADY â&#x20AC;˘Hair Styling â&#x20AC;˘Manicure â&#x20AC;˘Pedicure â&#x20AC;˘Thai Massage Will provide services at your home or my home For an appointment phone Pat at 633-5395 (also voice mail) ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY â&#x20AC;˘Custom Braces â&#x20AC;˘Prosthesis â&#x20AC;˘Custom Orthotics â&#x20AC;˘Custom Compression Garments â&#x20AC;˘Shoe Modification â&#x20AC;˘Shoe repair Call Ursula or Stefan Angerer for Appointment (Former Owner of Northern Hospital Supplies) 867-399-3671 JUDEĘźS PAINTING & HOME RENOVATIONS â&#x20AC;˘Kitchen/bathroom renovations â&#x20AC;˘Hardwood & Laminate flooring â&#x20AC;˘Tile â&#x20AC;˘Window & door installation Additions, sheds, water rooms & outhouses â&#x20AC;˘Interior painting â&#x20AC;˘No job too small Call 867-689-1458 Email judewaldman@gmail.com
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 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
Lost & Found FOUND: I N FH Collins girl's gym changeroom on October 14, 2014, Pandora bracelet and beads. Call FH Collins Office at 667-8665 to describe and claim GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
Sports Equipment BLACK DIAMOND Justice 187cm twin-tip skis w/rocker, Garmont Delirium AT boots sz 10 mens, Diamir Freeride AT bindings. Toe of binding needs replacement. All other equip in exc shape, $1,000. 336-2606 AT GEAR for sale, Scott mission ski 178cm, Fritschi eagle binding and G3 skins for $500, paid $1,200, excellent condition. 335-5262 MARIN HYBRID bike, vg cond, great road/paved trail bike, 17” frame, 26” tires, recently serviced with new chain/rear tire, c/w many extras, $250. 633-6343
THREE WANDERING horses, black paint stallion, black paint mare, this yearʼs brown foal, trespassing @ LaPrairie Ranch, km 1484 Alaska Hwy, since September 2014. Contact Virginia LaPrairie at 633-3388 to make arrangements
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 2-SEATER BIKE trailer, new, CCM brand, $150. 393-2630 ONE-PIECE SNOWSUIT, size 3T, Molehill brand, $60. 393-2630 TODDLERʼS CLOTHES, 3T & up, make me an offer. 393-2630
PICKLE SNOW board with binder, $400 obo. 334-6519
Childcare
DOWNHILL SKI boots, Nordica BZX, grey, length 11 po (290mm), width A, for teenagers, exc cond, $55. 668-6303
DOWNHILL SKIS w/boots. Good for child 7-12 yrs old, $75 obo. 668-2659 TREK 6700. Beautiful mountain bike, used very little, in amazing shape. Size medium, $450 obo. 668-2659 4 PAIRS of skis with bindings, Rossignol, Bermuda Shorts, Volkl Solomon, Head, $150. 332-6565
Furniture TO GIVE away, double futon mattress, no frame, needs cleaning. 333-9305
Livestock
FAUX LEATHER loveseat, dark brown, exc cond, $230. 668-2576
HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218
7-PIECE BEDROOM furniture set, perfect for girls room, $275. 633-5592
OAT BUNDLES FOR SALE •Great horse feed •On field price $1.00/bundle •Two bundles/day/horse •Feed alone or good hay supplement Call 668-6742 1996 SOUTHLAND horse trailer, 3 angle haul or 4 straight, 2 3500lbs flex axles, spare tire, brakes/lights work, all bearings checked recently, lots of options, $4,500. 332-8832/text MASSEY FERGUSON 510 combine with p/u header, $5,000. 633-4326 HORSE FOUND in the Ibex Valley area, one sorrel gelding, no brands. To claim please contact Angelique. 456-4088
BED FRAME, queen, solid wood, black finish, c/w endtables that slide into sides, solid wood slats incl, good cond, $100. 336-3397 IKEA COMPUTER desk, new cond, 31”x 63”, wheels for easy moving, sturdy design, underneath rack for computer/power wires, medium dark wood, $120. 633-6343 5 DINING chairs, light colour solid wood, blue fabric seats, $100; headboard panels, NIB, Nexxt Design Luxe, tweed grey, 8 w/mounting materials, $200 new, asking $100. 336-3397 LARGE PINE table & 6 matching chairs, table has leaf, very heavy & well made, $450 obo. 393-2869 to view UTILITY TABLE, 60”LX30”W, sturdy, suitable for crafts, displays, etc, $29. 332-4092 SERTA TWIN mattress, pillow top, good cond, $50. 334-7535 PINE CHEST of drawers, $65. 311B Hanson St ELEGANT DINING room table w/8 chairs. Solid wood, rustic oak. Chairs have leather seats. Lazy Susan and Storage drawer under table. Paid $3,000, asking $800. 667-6562
Personals
CHEEKY MONKEYʼS DAYCARE Leisure on Lewes Complex A fun, caring environment for your children. Hot meal program included. Accepting enrollment in all age groups 6 months to 12 years. 334-4665
GOALIE GEAR, 3 pr goalie skates for shoe sz 6, 6.5, 7.5, $75/pr. Vaughn Velocity 30" pads, $150. Vaughn Epic Jr large chest protector, $75. 667-4630
TIMOTHY/BROME HAY •No rain •Quality horse and livestock mix •Square and round bales •Delivery available For more information call 668-6742 or 334-4589
IKEA COMPUTER floor carrier, exc cond, holds any PC computer tower, extra storage space, wheels for easy moving, sturdy design, medium dark wood, $90. 633-6343
CANWOOD PINE TV Stand. Solid wood. Has 2 shelves & 2 large drawers for DVDs. 43”Wx22”D, gd cond, $120. 393-2929
KOSS FAMILY DAY HOME available now in Porter creek. Accepting 18 months and older . We provide snacks and lunch. Contact 867-336-3769
ROSSIGNOL ALL mountain skis, 170 cm, Carbon 82 Avenger, Axiom 120 bindings, new, $450. 393-3741
DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555
FRONT DESK reception counter, nice shape, $300. 332-0343
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
ANTIQUE DISPLAY case, glass front and top, oak covered sides, very heavy, 50” wide, 21” deep, 42” high, $150. 667-7467
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OAK KITCHEN table and chairs set, $275. 667-2760 IKEA SHELVES, wall mounted, medium wood with metal brackets, easy to install, exc cond, 11”X47”, 2 shelves, $45. 633-6343 FULL LENGTH wall-standing mirror, exc cond, light wood frame, 76”HX17”W, $20. 633-6343 FULL LENGTH free-standing mirror, exc cond, dark wood frame, 62”HX18”W, $25. 633-6343 LA-Z-BOY BROWN leather sofa, good solid frame, some scratches, $450; black leather desk chair on wheels, $25. 633-4647 DARK STAIN tall dining room table w/6 chairs, $600; dark stain solid wood kitchen table, $125; dark stain entertainment centre, $75; 2-shelf entertainment stand, $50. 633-4647
THE SNOWFLAKE AFFAIR, A festive sale of fashion, art, crafts, jewelry & tasty treats, THE OLD FIRE HALL, Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th, 11am-5pm 668-4835
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT Centre Christmas Craft Fair November 22, 10am-3pm, Child Development Centre. Door prizes, silent auction, pictures with Santa betweeen 11-12 & 1-2. For tables call Rhonda 456-8182 FIRST NATIONS Craft Fair at Elijah Smith School Saturday December 13th, 10am-4pm. To book tables call 667-5992 or email Melanie.Bennett@gov.yk.ca 12-DAYS OF Christmas Market presented by the Fireweed Community Market Society December 11th - 22nd at the Old Fire Hall. Opening day: noon-9pm, Sat-Wed: 10am-7pm, Thurs-Fri: 10am-9pm.
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CKES CHRISTMAS Craft Fair Saturday, November 8, 10am-3pm, Christ The King Elementary School, 20 Nisutlin Drive, Riverdale. Call Paula at 633-2724 to book a table or for more information ANGLICAN CHURCH Women Christ Church Cathedral ACW Bazaar, Saturday, November 15, 11am-2pm at Hellaby Hall, Elliott Street. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & bake sale, Saturday November 22, 10am-2pm, 600 College Drive, senior residence lobby, unique crafts and delicious baking, door prizes & raffle
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Assignment from Tim Coles Enterprises to 0869809 B.C. Ltd
Canyon Creek
Placer Mining
November 17, 2014
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Assignment from La Tierra Resources Ltd to Mario Ley
Victoria Creek
Placer Mining
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Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.
Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis. Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.
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Project Description: This tender is intended to procure services for hauling of household waste bins from the Upper Liard Transfer Station to the City of Whitehorse Solid Waste Management Facility along with the temporary provision of rental bins. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is November 25, 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 Rob Anderson at (867)456-6542. 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 November 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 Marion Morrison at (867) 6675972. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
SURVEY NOTICE Section 87(1) Quartz Mining Act
Situated in the Watson Lake Mining District in Quad 105 H/3 west of Robert Campbell Highway at approximate Latitude 61°07’, Longitude 129°26’. Take notice that a survey has been made of the following mineral claims shown in Schedule A under Instructions from the Surveyor General, and that at the termination of sixty days from the date of this notice the said survey shall be accepted as defining absolutely the boundaries of the said claims, unless in the meantime it is protested, as provided in Section 75 of the Quartz Mining Act. The plan of survey can be viewed at the office of the Mining Recorder, Watson Lake, Yukon. Dated at Whitehorse, Yukon this 6th day of October, 2014. Gabriel Aucoin Underhill Geomatics Ltd. Agent for Yukon Jade Ltd. SCHEDULE A
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