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CMP seized weapons, drugs and cash during a March 16 raid that targeted several locations in Whitehorse. It’s part of an ongoing effort to disrupt organized crime in Whitehorse, said Cpl. Calista MacLeod. “We’re very aware of the harm that drugs and violence do to our communities,” she said during a news conference yesterday. “This investigation was focused on disrupting the suppliers who bring drugs into our communities, not just catching it after it gets here.” Reporters were invited to view the seized materials at the Whitehorse RCMP building on Wednesday afternoon. Three rifles, four hand guns, a taser, a bullet-proof vest and several bags filled with ammunition covered a large table. There were also bags filled with Canadian currency, although MacLeod did not confirm how much. She did say the cocaine represented between 45 and 90 individual sales, if left uncut. “But usually drugs are cut with all sorts of questionable things so it could potentially be much more than that,” she said. Some of the items were clearly related to the 856 gang, including a pair of black Tshirts with the number emblazoned on the front. The gang, originally from Langley, B.C., took its name from the prefix of phone numbers in the city’s community of Aldergrove. Senior members can be identified by the numbers tattooed to their inside lip. In the past 10 years it has slowly expanded to other Canadian cities, including communities in northern British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. MacLeod said the gang has increased its visibility and its activities in Whitehorse in the past year. “The drug trade in the North has connections to organized crime in southern Canada,” she said. “These criminal organizations have not historically had much direct presence in our communities. In this operation, the 856 gang has had much more of a visible presence.” When asked by a reporter if the gang had been involved in other crimes around the city involving drugs and guns, she said “they seem to go together.” Police are still investigating a

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Weapons, drugs, and gang paraphernalia were displayed during a press event on Monday at the RCMP detachment in Whitehorse after a recent seizure by police. Mounties say they are seeking to disrupt the 856 gang’s activities here.

drive-by shooting in February that left a woman injured. Earlier in the month, police found a fully automatic AK-47, a sawed-off bolt-action shotgun, drugs and ammunition inside a Whitehorse-area storage locker. MacLeod said the public’s help is needed to put in a dent in the gang’s activities. “We need all Yukoners to help us bring the demand down,” she said. Police have charged 12 people with drug trafficking and weapons offences. Two men have made first appearances in territorial court: Bradley Prowal, 27, from Langley, B.C. and Lucas Radatzke, 30, from Trail, B.C. Police are still searching for Gerrit Houben-Szabo, Stewart McCarthy and Augusto Duminuco while two others facing charges are currently in custody in British Columbia on unrelated matters. Houben-Szabo, 27, was arrested at the Whitehorse airport on Feb. 9 after Whitehorse RCMP received an anonymous 911 call that a man in the arrivals area had a handgun tucked in his pants. When Houben-Szabo was searched, police found 11 grams of cocaine and a knife in his pocket, but no gun.

He was scheduled to appear in territorial court on a charge of possession for the purposes of trafficking. Yukon RCMP conducted three raids on March 16. Two were vehicle stops, one off of the Alaska Highway at Trails North and the other on Mountain View Drive. Police also executed a search warrant on a residence in an undisclosed part of Whitehorse. Members of the Yukon RCMP Federal Investigations Unit, the Emergency Response Team and local investigators carried out the searches. At the time, RCMP said the arrests were “the culmination of a police-wide effort to address a group of offenders in our community.” Steven Bullers, 40, from Whitehorse was facing a single count of trafficking in cocaine. Jeffrey Redick, 34, and Taylor Wallace, 23, from Whitehorse as well as Jason Morgan, 33, from Abbotsford, B.C. were facing multiple charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon and possessing a loaded restricted firearm. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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Premier gives businesses a budget sneak-peak a few issues, there’s an agreement on the majority of the recommended amendments.” remier Pasloski spilled When asked by an audience some of the 2015-budmember about the environget-beans at a Yukon mental assessment changes, Chamber of Commerce lunch Pasloski said that decision ulon Wednesday. timately rests with the federal He gave the business comgovernment. munity a taste of the Yukon’s “This is federal legislation. If largest capital budget ever, they pass this legislation, we’re including $87.5 million alwilling to sit down with the located for more than a dozen First Nations to say, ‘How can construction projects across we implement those amendthe territory. ments here on the ground, (in “Because of our strong a way) that works for everyfinancial management over the body?’” he said. past decade, this budget is full “It’s about leadership, and of job-creation projects,” he recognizing what we can consaid. trol and what we can’t control. He also reiterated his govAnd I believe that we need to ernment’s focus on reviving focus on those things that we the struggling mining industry. can control.” “The mining industry has However, some of the been the backbone of Yukon amendments opposed by First for more than a century,” said Nations were recommended to Pasloski. Canada by the Yukon govern“It is an industry that we all ment. benefit from. That’s why we The premier did not conare so focused on ensuring its sult with First Nations before viability. It drives much of the putting those recommendaother activity of other sectors, Joel Krahn/Yukon News tions forward, and his position like retail, construction and continues to be that the federal Premier Darrell Pasloski revealed parts of his territorial budget earlier this week during a hospitality. So when you see bill should be passed as drafted Yukon Chamber of Commerce luncheon. this government focus on minwithout further negotiation or ing and other resource indusconsultation. sue if those changes pass. said. legislative assembly. tries, you need to know that A parliamentary committee If you ask the premier, “It’s a typical cycle, and as “It’s kind of a sacred trust we see this as an investment in that you do that in the legisla- the election approaches, we get though, he’s said things are not heard from the premier, First your small- and medium-sized tive assembly, not to special Nations and industry on the as bad as they might seem. more building projects than businesses as well.” changes earlier this week. “We know that continued the contractors can handle, interest groups,” she said. The long list of major capiThere are real concerns economic success is largely and as a result more people “We just witnessed over tal projects included $7.4 mil- the last week the premier, in with the assessment process dependent upon co-operative come up from down south to lion for the new F.H. Collins, that everyone agrees on, said governance, and forming partbuild, and more companies my view, thumbing his nosed plus $3 million to upgrade the against the whole concept of Silver, but the Yukon Party is nerships with First Nations,” from down south take on the school’s existing trade wing. attempting to address them in he said at the chamber lunch. an elected, democratic legisla- major projects. The government has also ways that do more harm than “The opposition parties “What we’re hearing from tive assembly. If you had the committed millions to the good. will focus on issues where the contractors and what we’re money to go to a business new Sarah Steele alcohol and “I don’t think anybody in Yukon government and First luncheon … you would have a hearing from pipe-fitters and drug treatment building, the that room doesn’t believe that Nations disagree. These few better idea of what the govern- skilled trades workers, is this St. Elias group home, a new there’s a better way to move disagreements are the part of is a boom and bust. And why ment is proposing to spend Salvation Army shelter, and our relationship that end up in forward on these recommenYukon taxpayers’ and citizens’ is it that government spendan interim senior care facility dations. ing is boom and bust? There public. In reality, there are far money than those members that will deal with those who “There are some logistiof the legislative assembly that needs to be a better way to take more areas where First Nation are being kept at the hospital cal problems with the way we governments and the Yukon were elected by all Yukoners to politics out of our decisionbecause there are not enough do our assessment that really making process, to allow the government agree and work represent them.” extended care beds. should be the focus of the neeconomy to flourish.” together.” Liberal Leader Sandy Silver The territory’s biggest projgotiations and the argument, A major issue this legislative Pasloski mentioned some said the announced Yukon ect this year will be the 150and I’m wondering about the construction and developbed continuing care facility in Party spending spree has more sitting, which started Thursmethodology that the Yukon ment projects that the Yukon Whistle Bend. The government to do with the election coming day, is sure to be the governParty uses to address these government is helping to fund regulatory and assessment in the next year or so than with ment’s relationship with First plans to spend $26 million on Nations. with First Nations, and said careful financial planning. that project over the coming concerns. It’s flawed. It’s absoThis week Yukon First Nathat negotiations have begun “We create a false economy year. lutely flawed, and their leadertions joined together in firm to reach reconciliation agreeOpposition NDP Leader Liz when we make these large, ship is going to put us into the opposition to federal amendment with non-settled First Hanson criticized Pasloski this major decisions based upon courts, and it’s going to hurt ments to Yukon’s environmen- Nations. political cycles as opposed to week for sharing details of his the economy.” “Even on issues such as budget with the business com- based upon a more evened-out tal assessment regime, and Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com munity before tabling it in the approach to capital builds,” he have renewed their promise to YESAA, where we disagree on Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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City and territory scramble to aid of recyclers Jacqueline Ronson

process will take several months, and it could be several months after that before equipment is city-wide curbside program secured and the service is up and is still in the works, it’s just running, said Clohosey. taking a little longer than The outcome of that process is expected, says Shannon Clolikely to shape recycling in the terhosey, manager of environmental ritory well into the future. sustainability with the City of At the moment, the recycling Whitehorse. industry is in a bit of disarray, and Three Yukon companies have both the city and the Yukon govformally expressed interest in op- ernment are scrambling to help it erating the service, which the city to its feet. estimates will cost households $15 The industry took a major hit a month for weekly collection. when commodities prices crashed The city is currently working in 2008. on a request for proposals and The territory’s largest procesa contract for the service, said sor, Raven Recycling, shut its Clohosey. public drop-off service in October “It’s very detailed, and we’re because it could no longer cover just really making sure we do our the costs of shipping materials due diligence, and get it right.” out. After that’s done, the three That has only P&M to deal companies will have an opportuwith the territory’s plastic, paper, nity to bid on the contract. That glass and metal. News Reporter

“It’s been a bit of a gong show, I’m not going to lie,” said P&M owner Pat McInroy in an interview this week. “I think we’ve finally got our head above water now.” Now the city and territory have announced they have found new money that they hope will get Raven back on its feet. “It’s a good news story,” said McInroy. “We’re going to get a few extra dollars to get rid of a bunch of problematic things, and it’ll lighten the burden on us a little bit.” The Yukon government has also promised up to $573,000 to support the processors in 2015/2016, two and a half times what was provided in the past year. And, for the first time, instead of a straight per-tonne diversion credit, the amount of the credit will vary depending on the material. That makes sense because different materials cost different amounts to process, and fetch different amounts on the recycling markets Outside. The City of Whitehorse has also chipped in, providing an additional $57,300 in diversion credits to recyclers this year, beyond its regular $150,000 funding cap for that program.

In addition, it has advanced the $150,00 set aside for 2016 diversion credits. Hopefully that won’t mean there’s nothing left in 2016, said Mayor Dan Curtis in an interview this week. “We’re really hoping that by then we’re going to have a longterm solution. Right now this is more of a short term,” he said. This short-term plan also involves helping Raven and P&M Recycling deal with stockpiled material. The Yukon government has chipped in $68,000 to ship out 400 tonnes of mixed plastics, which is one of the least valuable recyclable products. And the City of Whitehorse has agreed to take on stockpiled mixed paper, to use in its composting program. Recycling paper is certainly preferable to composting it, said Clohosey, but “since this has been stockpiled for a little while, it’s not in great shape anymore.” The compost created from the paper will be a lesser grade, she said. It will be used for industrial and landscaping projects, rather than farms and gardens. Raven has yet to announce if these new funding injections will

be enough for it to reopen its drop-off service. “They haven’t said definitively either way,” said Currie Dixon, minister of community services. “But they have reiterated the fact that it’s a board decision. It’s not up to one person, it’s the board that has to decide. “For the Yukon government’s part, we’ve provided everything that has been asked of us by them. So from a financial point of view, we think that we’ve addressed their concerns, so we’re hopeful that that would mean that they would reopen their public dropoff.” The territory also has new regulations in the works that will allow recyclers to collect more fees for processing beverage containers, tires and electronics. That should help ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry, said Dixon. While diversion credits were always intended as a stop-gap measure, the Yukon government might consider continuing them for some of the less valuable materials into the future, though those decisions have not been made yet, he said.

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the Auditor General and individual senators, I am unable to comment on the substance of the audit at this time,” Lang said in a statement issued yesterday. The statement came after CTV reported that Lang had paid the money back after auditors questioned him about the expense, an allegation attributed only to “insiders.” The office of the auditor general refused to confirm if it had any agreement with Lang that would prevent him from disclosing whether or not he had paid back money for any expenses.

“Any details regarding our scope, progress and methodology will not be discussed while the work is ongoing,” according to an email from a spokesperson. According to Lang, his office has completed one of four phases of an audit into his expenses. “We responded in full to all auditor general questions in mid-December of last year,” the statement reads. Further phases include a meeting with the auditor general’s office, the reporting of findings, and the signing of by the senator on those findings. “When the process is complete, I am confident that Yukoners will find that I have acted in good faith and in keeping with Senate policies and practices,” said Lang. (Jacqueline Ronson)

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Strychnine killed two Porter Creek dogs; third recovering from apparent poisoning hyperventilating. The poison is an odorless, colorless crystalline powder that affects Porter Creek dog is recoverthe nervous system by causing ing after exhibiting the signs uncontrolled firing of the nerves, of being poisoned on Sunday, which can result in death. only two weeks after two other dogs Trigger was rushed over to Alpine on the same street died from ingest- Veterinary Medical Centre, where ing strychnine. they gave him a 50 per cent chance Roreigh Eftoda lives on Tamarack of survival. Drive. Her two-year-old Husky, TrigEftoda estimates heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had about ger, started exhibiting symptoms of 20 seizures by the time they arrived. strychnine poisoning after he came Vets pumped his stomach and inside on Sunday morning. found what looked like raw hamâ&#x20AC;&#x153;He was breathless and agitated, burger meat, Eftoda said. it looked like he was drunk,â&#x20AC;? she They asked her to search her said. property for any toxins, but none â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought he was just restless be- were found. cause heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d slept all night and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Trigger survived but sustained want to sleep during the day. But he some injuries to his tongue from the wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come up the stairs. seizures. He stumbled over and had a seiNow, Eftoda is afraid to bring zure. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the most horrific him home. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovering at her thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever experienced.â&#x20AC;? parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home in Riverdale. Eftoda said she immediately â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m scared this person is comsuspected strychnine because his ing back,â&#x20AC;? she said of the suspected pupils became very large and he was culprit. Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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Trigger, a black two-year-old husky, is recovering after showing symptoms of strychnine poisoning.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trigger is the nicest, friendliest dog who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a single mean bone in his body. I feel very violated and very unsafe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re throwing strychnine in my backyard. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked to a few neighbours about getting the neighbourhood watch back together.

People wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand for this.â&#x20AC;? Results from Triggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toxicology tests arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t back yet but are expected in the next few weeks, she added. Jordi Mikeli-Jones, president of Konaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coalition, said this has been an ongoing problem for more than a decade.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard over the years about dogs being poisoned,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know somebody knows something. My concern is what if a child picks up that cookie or that hamburger meat? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if this person keeps doing this?â&#x20AC;? Yesterday, bylaw officers were visiting homes in Porter Creek to notify residents of the poisonings. In a news release, they confirmed that a pair of Corgis had died from strychnine poisoning on or around March 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dog owners are reminded to always be vigilant of what their animals could be ingesting when they are away from their property, or if there is anything suspicious in their yard,â&#x20AC;? it said. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact bylaw services at 668-8317 or the RCMP at 667-5555. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

Dead, badly beaten dog identified Myles Dolphin News Reporter

he identity and origin of a black Labrador cross that was savagely beaten and left dead in a dumpster next to Copper Road Veterinary Clinic earlier this month has been revealed. Tulie, the dog formerly known as Jane, was born in Carcross last year and taken from a home on Taylor Street in mid-October, according to Jordi Mikeli-Jones, president of Konaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coalition. Mikeli-Jones recently tracked down Tulieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former owner, who now lives in the N.W.T. Until this week, no details were

available about who the dog was or where it came from. The only details known were the injuries it had sustained, which were revealed during a necropsy. The dog had severe blunt-force trauma, a bullet through the back of her head and multiple fractures throughout her body. All four legs, as well as her jaw, were also broken. Tulieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former owner last saw the dog one day in mid-October. The woman was helping a friend clean her house on Taylor Street, and Tulie was tied up outside to a cement block. She was whining for a bit but

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after 20 minutes, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d disappeared. Posters were put up in the neighbourhood and animal shelters were contacted, to no avail. Mikeli-Jones said the woman was â&#x20AC;&#x153;horrified and saddenedâ&#x20AC;? to hear the news about Tulie. She was able to provide pictures of the dog, which are now being used on an updated poster thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been put up around town. Mikeli-Jones said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also determined the approximate time when Tulieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was discarded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spoke with General Waste Management and they confirmed the dumpster was last picked up on March 12,â&#x20AC;? she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means the body was discarded between the 13th and the day she was discovered, Monday the 15th.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live in a vast wilderness, it would have been easy to dispose of her body. I think the person may have wanted her to be found because her leg was protruding from the dumpster.â&#x20AC;? Mikeli-Jones said she has a case file six-pages long, filled with leads and information sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s received since news broke of Tulieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discovery two weeks ago. But she said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made the most progress in the past 48 hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried because I thought we were

at a dead end,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But finding out where she came from and who adopted her has motivated me some more. My spidey senses are tingling and I feel like we might be on the right path.â&#x20AC;? Mikeli-Jones said she urges anyone with information to come forward. Since starting a fundraising campaign for reward money, more than $7,500 has been raised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has to be someone out there who remembers seeing a dog like that around that time,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No amount of information is too small.â&#x20AC;? Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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OPINION Wolverine’s woes undermine industry’s tall talk

oosters of mining like to say that their industry’s bad old days are behind us, and that today’s regulations ensure that taxpayers won’t be left on the hook for pricey environmental clean-ups. The unravelling of Yukon Zinc’s Wolverine mine may stand as a lasting example otherwise. While it may still be premature to write the mine’s obituary, prospects do not look good for the operation to re-open anytime soon. The company recently received creditor protection for $646 million in debt. The mine itself has been shuttered since late January, citing plummeting mineral prices. Now its underground workings are slowly flooding, because the cash-starved company cannot afford to operate its pumping and ventilation equipment. What’s more, the mine’s operators seem more eager to point fingers at the Yukon government and workers compensation board than accept responsibility for the mess they find themselves in, if the first report by the court-appointed monitor is any indication. That report states that the company stopped operating the mine’s pumping and ventilation equipment due to safety concerns. However, this claim is contradicted by the WCB, which says it was told by the company that it stopped the equipment because it ran out of fuel. Those safety concerns seem to be in reference to a stopwork order that the WCB issued in early February that deemed an underground ramp unsafe. However, a spokesman for the compensation board says this order wouldn’t

prevent the mine from accessing its pumping and ventilation equipment by an alternate route. The report also indicates that the mine is waiting for consultations with the Yukon government before it works out the cost of firing back up the pumps and ventilation systems. The implication is that the ball is in the government’s court. Yet the territory says it has been waiting for the company to move on the matter. Following the company’s move into creditor protection, the government has taken matters into its own hands and hired its own consultants to assess the extent of the flooding. In the meantime, nobody knows the extent of the damage. While the flooding violates the terms of the company’s mining licence, Yukon Zinc says it wants to negotiate with the territory to loosen that condition. Maybe the first sign that things were getting seriously weird with the mine occurred in early February, when the mine sued its main contractor, Procon, for defamation. Procon had put a lien on the mine for nearly $18 million in outstanding payments. Yukon Zinc countered that it owed Procon only a tiny fraction of that, and accused the contractor of being part of a strange, racist conspiracy. Needless to say, the financial wranglings of mining companies are not supposed to be this colourful. Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski has so far declined to comment on the Wolverine mess. But it’s worth noting that the mine’s parent company is essentially the crown corporation of our Chinese Publisher

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sister province, Shaanxi. It wasn’t long ago when Pasloski visited the province in September 2012 to forge that relationship. So far, it seems we don’t have much to show for it. Rather than back-stop the debt, the Chinese parent company instead seems content to cut free its debt-ridden child. Indeed, Yukon Zinc’s owners have joined the queue of creditors hoping to be paid. That must be galling to Yukon creditors. The mine’s owners knew they were taking a gamble with their money when they bought the property. The same cannot be said about local businesses that agreed to provide fuel and other supplies to the site. It would be manifestly unfair if the parent company, which is owed the lion’s share of debt, somehow ended up at the front of the line to be paid. The Yukon government is also owed $3 million, for the fund to be used to eventually clean-up the mine site. It’s starting to look likely that the territory will instead have to step in to pay that bill. The company was originally supposed to pay up the money by July 2014, but the mine Reporters

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haggled with the territory to create a new, staggered payment schedule. The company missed its payments at the end of October and January. Now the territory is threatening the company with fines. It seems a little late for that. Regulators presumably didn’t want to be accused of pushing an operating mine that faced financial difficulties over the brink by refusing to show flexibility. Yet, with hindsight, had the government acted tougher, maybe the public would not face the prospect of being owed so much money now. It’s fair to ask at this point whether the Yukon Party’s enthusiasm for mining may partly be to blame. If the company does go bust, it will be the first hardrock operation to do so under the Yukon government’s own watch, after the federal

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What to do next on Yukon Zinc ties for this and coming years will need to be slashed. Ditto for busiserving the mine, as they by Keith nesses see revenue fall and possibly also Halliday have to write off bad debts. The Yukon government is also owed a reported $3 million that Yukon Zinc is supposed to pay as security for its reclamation and closure plans. The company is now out of compliance with its mining license for failing to pay ukon Zinc’s creditor protec- the full amount. The total security tion court documents make is about $10.5 million. for grim reading, with bad This is based on a reclamation news for pretty much everyone and closure plan submitted by the involved. company and approved by govChinese state-owned mining ernment regulators. One hopes company Jinduicheng, the main $10.5 million is enough to reclaim shareholder, will likely have to and close a mine located in the write off a big chunk of its equity bush several hundred kilometres investment. It also lent big bucks from Whitehorse, especially to Yukon Zinc, and is the biggest since even here in Whitehorse we creditor on the list to the tune of struggle to build a high school for $595 million. less than $40 million. Other creditors, including a If further bad news arrives and long list of Yukon businesses and the Yukon government ends up government agencies, are owed holding the bag, there is a risk another roughly $50 million. that costs could be much higher. This includes some First Nation Especially since the court docuorganizations. ments confirm that the company It is also more bad news for the is in violation of its temporary approximately 220 employees and closure plan and not been able to contractors put on “temporary “access the underground mine layoff ” in January. areas since mid-January 2015 due The Yukon government also to safety concerns. As a result, the has plenty of exposure. Whatever underground areas have not been figures it had pencilled in for dewatered nor ventilated.” corporate income taxes, employee So there you have it: a finanpersonal income taxes and royal- cially struggling mine with under-

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ground safety issues owned by a distant superpower government in violation of its mining license and temporary closure plan, unventilated and slowly filling with water. Even the people who write Yukon government press releases may not be able to put a shine on this one. And in the “closing the barn door after the horse bolted” department, people working at other mining companies must know that the Yukon public and regulators will dial their scrutiny up to 11 on future applications. So what is to be done with this mess? The first thing is to follow the money. The trail leads back to China. Chinese state-owned companies have the full backing of the state when they go overseas and invest. This cuts both ways. We should press them not to hide behind legal entity structures and watch if one of their companies fails to meet its legal, environmental and business obligations. Jinduicheng is based in Shaanxi province. Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski and Shaanxi Governor Zhao Zhengyong signed the Yukon-Shaanxi sister province agreement in 2012, complete with a nice photo op. Governor Zhao is not just governor but also, probably more importantly, deputy secretary of the Shaanxi

Communist Party. He also got his degree in mining and metallurgy so will be a quick brief on this file. Time for that awkward phone call. It is also time for our MP and senator to get their Conservative colleagues in government in Ottawa to lean on the Chinese embassy. One suspects that the Chinese ambassador is not keen that Chinese state-owned companies get a lot of bad press for being out of compliance with mining regulations. As Prime Minister Stephen Harper noted during the controversy over state-owned companies acquiring Canadian resources, “purchases of Canadian assets by foreign governments through state-owned enterprises are not the same as other transactions.” We don’t know the power politics between Jinduicheng and the Shaanxi Communist Party and provincial government, nor their relationship with Beijing and the other big Chinese state-owned companies active in Canada. Maybe the China desk at the Department of Foreign Affairs could help connect the dots, or at least look up everyone on the Chinese version of Google for us. One of the few points of leverage for the Yukon may be that officials in Shaanxi probably don’t want this to blow up into a national issue that affects Canada-

China relations and the other Chinese state-owned companies in Canada, and therefore attracts the scrutiny of their bosses in Beijing. Closer to home, the Yukon government will have to manage the file aggressively to make sure short-term actions by the company do not come back to haunt us. As the News reported last week, government inspectors ordered the company on February 13 to continue dewatering the mine. Apparently, the pumps are still off. This will require close scrutiny, as will the company’s plan indicated in the court documents to ask the Yukon government to let it change its temporary closure plan to make it cheaper. This is worrying. We do not want Yukon taxpayers and the Yukon environment to end up paying the price for this fiasco. The ultimate owners of the mine, who would have benefited from its profits and output, need to meet their obligations. Our Yukon and federal political leaders need to be vocal and aggressive in making sure that they do. I haven’t heard much out of them so far. Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. You can follow him on Channel 9’s “Yukonomist” show or Twitter @hallidaykeith

that Rotary Centennial Bridge and Millennium Trail users should share this city showcase trail with offroad vehicle operators. Howof the land, part of the water and opposition to the proposed motorassets as important as the Rotary These are extracts of my submiswe all have a duty to our ancestors ization: the Riverdale Community Centennial Bridge and the Millen- ever, sharing should not mean sion to Standing Committee on the degradation of the experience to protect it for all our children’s Association, Downtown Residents’ nium Trail. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern presently enjoyed by current users, sake. Motorization will involve Association, Porter Creek ComDevelopment regarding Bill S-6 I and many other Yukon people signifi cant costs. Typically, motorand the potential increase in their munity Association, Crestview I write to you today as a constand behind the Yukon First Naized trails are more expensive to exposure to injury. That’s not what Community Association, Wolf cerned citizen of the Yukon Terriestablish and maintain than nonCreek Community Association, we feel sharing is all about. tory and Canada. I and the people tions opposition to the Bill S-6. motorized trails. City resources the Yukon Bird Club, Active We are sure that many responwho support me feel strongly that We are not going back to colonial rule, we are fed up with our First would be better used for other Trails Whitehorse Association, sible offroad vehicle operators Bill S-6, the amendments to the critical priorities. the Whitehorse Rotary Club, the enjoy the bridge and MillenYukon Environmental and Socio- Nation friends and neighbours having to go to court to protect It is possible that the city may Rendezvous Rotary Club of Whitenium Trail as walkers, runners, economic Assessment Act, repour rights. There is no going back horse, and Doug Hamilton. propose a trial motorization of the or cyclists, and recognize that the resent a form of “agency capture when we all have had the taste of bridge and adjacent Millennium The Whitehorse Rotary Club, phenomena.” This phenomenon Millennium Trail should remain the promise of self-governance. Trail. Such a trial would involve the Rendezvous Rotary Club and occurs when agencies such as the off-limits to off-road vehicles. I have no quarrel with the Doug Hamilton were major spon- significant costs to the public and assessment board, that are supThe bridge celebrates its 10th will expose citizens to summer and sors of the bridge. posed to protect us from corporate Canadian people, most are law anniversary in July. Let’s give it a abiding, honest and earnest. But winter offroad vehicle use of this Many people don’t realize that waste, pollution and inefficiency, well-deserved present and mainthere are some people in power city showcase trail. opening the bridge to offroad become puppets for the industries tain its non-motorized designaThere is no compelling reason that they are supposed to regulate. who shouldn’t be and the flaws in vehicle traffic would mean that tion. Bill S-6 illustrate this perfectly. to motorize the Rotary Centennial portions of the Millennium Trail By shortening the project We urge concerned residents to on each side would also have to be Bridge and portions of the Milassessment timelines, delegatsend written comments to mayorSally Wright lennium Trail. There are already motorized, in order to allow ofing important decision-making andcouncil@whitehorse.ca, and to Kluane Lake froad vehicles to access the bridge. significant networks of accessible powers to people who can easily speak up at the 5:30 p.m. city hall motorized trails on either side portions include several be manipulated by politics and meeting of April 7. Speak out against plans to These blind corners and narrow sections. of the river. A large number of relegating First Nations governmotorized users have the means In addition, new motorments to being interest groups, Bill allow vehicles on footbridge to transport their offroad vehicles Rob McClure ized trails would be cut through S-6 essentially takes us back to the Patrick Milligan “out and away.” To all users of the Millennium greenbelts on both sides of the time 20 years ago when our terriActive Trails Whitehorse Association We have heard the argument Yukon River to provide motorized tory was nothing more than a col- Trail and Rotary Centennial access to the Millennium Trail and onial welfare state whose resources Bridge: Active Trails Whitehorse Assoits footbridge. All of this would were managed from afar. be done through one of the most I am a concerned Yukon person ciation urges the city to maintain the pedestrian status of the Rotary popular and scenic portions of the who recognizes the use of fossil The Yukon News welcomes letters from its readers. Centennial Bridge and all portions Millennium Trail. Motorized users fuel is impacting our water, our Letters should be no longer than 500 words and must be signed would also need to cross Robert atmosphere and our children’s fu- of the Millennium Trail. with your full name and place of residence. A daytime phone The Rotary Centennial Bridge Service Way and Nisutlin Drive to ture. I have lived in the Yukon for number is also required for verification purposes only. We reserve was planned, designed and funded get to the Millennium Trail. 30 years surrounded by the most the right to edit letters for clarity, length, accuracy and legality. as a pedestrian bridge specificThe city has a responsibility resilient, innovative and progresYou can send submissions to editor@yukon-news.com. They can to fully inform residents of all sive people. We worked together in ally to promote active living and be faxed to 867-668-3755 or mailed to 211 Wood St., Whitehorse, reduce greenhouse gases. implications prior to contemplatgood faith to create YESAA. The Yukon Y1A 2E4. The following have stated their ing changing the status of public First Nations of the Yukon are part

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one day a year as your primary residence.â&#x20AC;? In the midst of the scandal, OTTAWA the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal economy hen lawyers arrive at the committee voted to change the Ottawa courthouse Tuesrules. Senators are now required day for the long-awaited start to show their driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, of the Mike Duffy trial, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll health card, and income tax file be armed with the equivalent of to prove their province of priadvanced degrees in the rules mary residence. governing Senate expenses. Bayne is likely to point out Both sides will be armed those rules were brought in with heavy binders packed with after the period covered by the reams of notes on the guidelines charges. The same goes for the provided to senators, and on the rules governing travel expenses, often confusing system that they which were changed in 2012. use to file their claims. Duffy is also facing 18 charges Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shaping up to be a courtrelated to travel expense claims room battle over interpretation he filed, as he attended political and semantics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that all fundraisers, gave speeches and senators are sure to be watching attended funerals. closely. Prior to 2012, the Senate travel Duffy faces 31 charges of policy didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide much speAdrian Wyld/CP fraud, breach of trust and bribcific guidance as to what was OK Sen. Mike Duffy arrives to the Senate on Parliament Hill in ery, all associated with living, and what wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t when travelling Ottawa in October 2013. travel, and contracting expenses on Senate business. filed by the former Conservative â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was not mandatory for living expenses. That amount statutes actually say about what appointee. senators to provide the detail was in fact covered by Stephen constitutes a primary residence? 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Last April, investor to declare what they consider â&#x20AC;&#x153;deficiencyâ&#x20AC;? could cause inelitional capital region, declaring it tigators announced they would gible expenses to be paid out. their primary residence. his secondary residence after his not pursue criminal charges The Senate administrative An independent audit by appointment in late 2008. against him. Deloitte in 2013 pointed out the rules refer specifically to partisan He designated a home in The police allege that it was activities as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an inherent and esvagueness of the rules, that inCavendish, P.E.I., as his primary Duffy who twisted the arm of sential part of the parliamentary cluded no criteria for determinresidence. A subsequent indethe PMO to foot the bill for the functions of a senator.â&#x20AC;? Those ing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;primary residence.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pendent audit, commissioned by repayment, hence the bribery functions exclude, however, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As such, we are not able to the Senate, found that he spent charge. anything that has to do with assess the status of the primary about 30 per cent of his time on â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I had had the courage residence declared by Sen. Duffy candidates during an election the island. to say no back in February when against existing regulations and campaign. Duffy has long insisted that this monstrous political scheme The 2012 travel policy inguidelines,â&#x20AC;? the auditors wrote. he followed all the rules, but was was first ordered,â&#x20AC;? 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U.S. pledge for deep carbon cuts pressures Canada ahead of UN climate summit Bruce Cheadle

Rather than common Canada-U.S. emissions targets, a spokesman for the minister later OTTAWA said in an email: “The governformal American pledge to ment has been clear that the cut greenhouse gas emisintegration between our two sions by up to 28 per cent over economies means that the Unitthe next decade is shining a ed States and Canada should discomfiting spotlight on the co-ordinate on regulatory apCanadian government. proaches where appropriate.” The United States was one of The U.S. proposal has drawn a handful of countries to meet intense interest around the Tuesday’s March 31 target for world. The White House hopes submitting emissions reduction to increase pressure on other pledges ahead of next Decemcountries to announce equally ber’s United Nations climate ambitious goals. summit in Paris, known as Most countries missed TuesCOP21. day’s informal UN deadline. The But after two decades of European Union, Switzerland, Canadian governments loudly Norway, Mexico and Russia have asserting that a continental also submitted contribution approach to climate targets is targets to date. critical to North America’s inNonetheless, New Democrat tegrated economies, the silence Megan Leslie accused the Harpfrom Ottawa on this year’s er government of acting like “the global climate conference has worst student in the class” by been deafening. failing to produce a Paris target Under NDP questioning this week. in the House of Commons, “We will submit Canada’s Environment Minister Leona greenhouse gas emissions targets Aglukkaq said she welcomed the in the weeks ahead and we are aggressive U.S. targets, but didn’t seeking information from the commit to match them. provinces and the territories on “We have always said to effec- how they will meet their targets,” tively reduce global greenhouse Aglukkaq responded. gas emissions, all major emitters At least one province, howevmust be on board,” Aglukkaq er, is unhappy with the current said. federal consultations. Canadian Press

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OTTAWA arliament may have approved a year-long extension to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combat mission in Iraq and Syria, but the Harper government is once again refusing to say how much it will cost taxpayers. Nor will it reveal the estimated pricetag for upcoming involvement in NATOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reassurance operations in eastern Europe. Late Tuesday, the federal Treasury Board tabled its reports on plans and priorities for the coming fiscal year, which is a rough guidebook to upcoming departmental spending. The costs of Operation Impact and Operation Reassurance are classified, according to National Defence. Dave Perry of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astonished. He says it is the first, and only, time since this form of Parliamentary reporting was created in 1996-97 that a cost estimate for an international operation was withheld because that information was deemed classified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have absolutely no clue why this information is being withheld, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m astounded that it is,â&#x20AC;? said Perry, an expert on defence spending who has written several detailed analyses of the effects of Conservative governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spending cuts on the military. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of any reason why this information would â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the first time ever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now be considered classified and not releasable.â&#x20AC;? New Democrat defence critic Jack Harris accused the government of not only keeping the public in the dark, but watchdogs such as the parliamentary budget office, which had a tough time compiling its own estimate on the war earlier this winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This looks like Mr. Harper wants a blank cheque for this war, with no one having access to the numbers,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already refused the PBO access, now the public will be kept in the dark.â&#x20AC;? A spokeswoman for Defence Minister Jason Kenney said she was unable to comment late Tuesday on the decision. The Liberals said it was unacceptable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only thing that is transparent about this government is the lengths it will go to stonewall the public,â&#x20AC;? said Liberal defence critic Joyce Murray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is simply no rationale,

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LIFE Yukon firefighters put their fitness to the test Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

ome Yukon firefighters have taken up an extraordinary challenge. Called either Firefit or Firefighter Combat Challenge, it’s a fitness competition designed to push firefighters to their limits. Deputy fire marshall James Paterson is encouraging Yukon firefighters to get involved. He was on a competition team a decade ago with the Whitehorse Fire Department. “We competed internationally for about four or five years,” he said. “We got pretty good with that department, we were very enthusiastic, and we were ranked 13th in the world with respect to fire department combat teams.” It’s time now for the next generation to take the baton, he said. “I saw the need for it again. I noticed that the Whitehorse Fire Department has been hiring fantastic volunteers these days that are really fit to begin with. So I took upon myself to take these guys and say, ‘Look, let’s just keep this momentum going.’” Now, for the first time, the Yukon is training up two competition teams, one made up of Whitehorse firefighters and the other from the volunteer departments in the communities. The competition itself is a series of tasks that directly relate to what firefighters might have to do on the job. In full gear and with breathing apparatus on, you have to carry a 45-pound coil of hose up five flights of stairs, then haul up another 45 pounds hand-over-hand to the top of the tower. Then it’s back down the stairs, to a machine that simulates smashing through a roof with an axe. After that you run about 150 feet, drag a hose fully charged with water back the other way and hit a target with a blast from the nozzle. Then you have to lift a 175-pound dummy under his armpits and drag him back 150 feet to the finish line. Guys at the top of their game run the course in under two minutes. The final task of dragging the dummy is “demoralizing and mentally tough to do that right at the end of all of these other events, because he is heavy,” said Patterson. “He weighs about 175 pounds. But when you think

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about today’s general population, our clients or our customers, typically they’re weighing more and more these days, unfortunately. We need to be ready to move them if we need to.” The whole event is a little nutty, he said. “I’ll be honest with you. I question why I do it all the time. There’s so much stress, getting ready to do this event,” said Paterson. “I just find there’s nothing as stressful as combat challenge. I think it has to do with putting on a mask on your face and having your air supply restricted – that really freaks me out. And then you have all of these people watching you, who are your peers, and then to go ahead and go through this fitness challenge, it’s quite intimidating. “But to be able to do it, and do it effectively, and then go back to your home department and fight a fire, you just feel like you can handle anything. You feel like you are there, and you’re at the top of your game,

and you’re ready for battle.” While the competition is intense, any firefighter should see this as something they’re capable of, he said. “Although a lot of people may look at this as an elite fitness test – it’s not. We don’t want our firefighters to be afraid of it. We want them to look at it like, ‘Wow that’s a really good thing, and it could protect our firefighters from injury or harm when we’re working on the fire ground.’” Being fit doesn’t just make for better firefighters, it helps keep them and their coworkers safe, said Paterson. Most on-the-job deaths of firefighters result from heart attacks, he said. “Our guys aren’t typically, as you would imagine, getting blown up or burnt or crushed, or breaking ankles or whatever. That happens, but it doesn’t happen as much as our people are having heart attacks.” It’s a lesson the Yukon fire service knows too well. In 2011 Tagish fire chief

Kurt Gantner died at age 49 from a heart attack while driving, the day after fighting a large house fire. Heart attacks within 24 hours of active fire duty are automatically considered jobrelated. The fire service leads the way on many aspects of personal safety equipment and training, said Paterson. “But we don’t do a great job with respect to protecting our people with respect to cardiovascular emergencies,” he said. “A lot of firefighters are carrying a lot of weight around their midsection. They’re very strong individuals, and they’ve got a lot of tenacity and a lot of grit, but when it comes down to the alarm going off at two o’clock in the morning and then going from absolute rest to full blast within four minutes, without any warm-up, that puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the heart and lungs.” As for Paterson, now 44, he’s still training every day with the young guns. For him, a day

off means going for a 10-kilometre run on his own. The teams plan to compete this June in Calgary. Paterson’s personal best in competition, at one minute 43 seconds, is a decade behind him. Still, he thinks he’d probably beat it, if not for the fact that he’s scheduled to run his first marathon just three days before. “I think if I was fresh, I could probably go sub-1:40,” he said. “I want my wife to know that I’m coming home safely, and that I’m in the best possible condition to come home and see her at the end of the day, to see my kids at the end of the day and not have a heart attack because I wasn’t prepared or because I said, ‘Ah, you know what? I’ll pass on fitness today. I’ll pass on fitness tomorrow. I’m in good shape. I’m OK. I’m a firefighter.’” Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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What’s next? Next generation GMOs could be pink pineapples, purple tomatoes, healthier oils approval in the coming years, following the OK given recently given to apples that don’t brown WASHINGTON and potatoes that don’t bruise. ancer-fighting pink pineThe companies and scientists apples, heart-healthy purple that have created these foods are tomatoes and less fatty vegetable hoping that customers will be oils may someday be on grocery attracted to the health benefits shelves alongside more tradiand convenience and overlook tional products. any concerns about genetic These genetically engineered engineering. foods could receive government “I think once people see more Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press

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Facing that concern, companies developing the new products say their strategy for winning over consumers is to harness the increased interest in healthy eating. “This is a new wave of crops that have both grower benefits and consumer benefits,” says Doug Cole of J.R. Simplot, the company that developed the potatoes. Many modified types of corn and soybeans are engineered to resist herbicides, a benefit for growers trying to control weeds but of little use for the consumer. Simplot’s potatoes are engineered to have fewer black spots, a benefit not only for farmers seeking higher yields but also for consumers who wouldn’t have to soak them before preparation. British scientist Cathie Martin has developed the modified purple tomatoes and hopes to eventually sell them as a juice in the United States. She says some of those same health-conscious consumers that have concerns over GMOs should be attracted to a product with potential to help lower the risk of cancer. “This product has been designed to be good for them,” Martin says. Retailers are still uncertain. McDonald’s buys Simplot’s conventional potato products, but said the company does not have “current plans” to source any GMO potatoes. Other retail chains have already pledged not to sell a genetically engineered salmon that is pending approval at the Food and Drug Administration. Cathleen Enright of the Biotechnology Industry Organization says the industry worries that opposition from advocacy groups will slow development. “At the end of the day, the marketplace is going to determine what is going to succeed,” Enright said.

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The pain is being felt in the public sector, too. In announcing a grim budget with a record $5-billion deficit CALGARY last week, the Alberta government he Racette family is on a cashsaid it would be shedding 2,016 jobs. only diet for the next four years. Most of those cuts will be through Dale Racette, a truck driver, and attrition, but around 370 layoffs are his wife, a school bus driver, are trying expected. to dig themselves out of a $45,000 And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another layer of hardhole. ship that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grab headlines, said It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any one thing. The daycredit counsellor Nadia Graham. to-day costs of raising two children â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing people in the oil just piled up over 14 years, Dale and gas industry who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necesRacette said from Red Deer, Alta. sarily getting laid off, but they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Two months ago, the Racettes got their annual bonus, â&#x20AC;Ś (and) sought the help of a credit counsellor they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting the overtime they to work out a debt repayment plan. normally get.â&#x20AC;? The first step was to shred their six â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s putting a pinch on peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; credit cards. finances,â&#x20AC;? Graham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The debt Racette says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s optimistic his job problems that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing are not at a distribution company is safe, but debt problems that have been created heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lived through enough economic in the last, say, four months or so, ups and downs in Alberta to know he but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re issues that have come to canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take anything for granted. a head.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty secure. I Jeff Schwartz, executive director wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bet a whole lot of money I of Consolidated Credit Counselling donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have, mind you,â&#x20AC;? he said. Services of Canada, said he saw a 38 According to Statistics Canada, per cent year-over-year increase in Alberta lost 14,000 net jobs in Febru- clientele from Alberta in February. ary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7,000 of those in the natural Nationwide, there was also an increase resources sector. Suncor Energy Inc., â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but in the order of 10 to 15 per cent. Cenovus Energy Inc., Nexen ULC and Schwartz said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprised ConocoPhillips Canada are among by the numbers. A report by credit the big oil companies to have cut jobs monitoring agency Equifax earlier as they grapple with low oil prices. this month said Calgarians had the Canadian Press

highest non-mortgage debt loads in the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an average of $28,263 in the last three months of 2014. Edmonton wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far behind, with average debt at $26,305. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Albertans are in the deepest debt,â&#x20AC;? said Schwartz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to earning big. When a boom cycle comes through, they do very well and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. But as part of that, they also live big.â&#x20AC;? There was a 58.7 per cent increase in consumer proposals in Alberta between December 2013 and December 2014, according to Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest insolvency statistics. Bruce Alger, a licensed trustee at personal insolvency firm Grant Thornton in Calgary, said more than half the work heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing these days is on consumer proposals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a legal process where debtors can pay some amounts owed to a creditor, without having to resort to bankruptcy. Alger said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already seen a bit of an uptick in clients asking him for help, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expecting to see an â&#x20AC;&#x153;influxâ&#x20AC;? come summer or fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a lot, Albertans are typically young and optimistic and credit is readily available,â&#x20AC;? said Alger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been generally so good here for so long that if you survived 2008-2009 unscathed, you think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wow, I can handle just about anything.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Klondike’s community cable TV faces uncertain future Chris Windeyer Special to the News

tefanie Cleland is a self-described television addict. She watches a lot of TV. Sometimes she and her husband will inadvertently record over one another’s shows. She’d like to order on-demand movies or payper-view MMA fights. But Cleland is one of a handful of subscribers to the digital version Dawson City’s municipallyrun cable television system. She used to get satellite TV, which offered simple PVR recording as well as pay-per-view and ondemand services. Then she moved across the street, into the shadow of the Dome, the giant hill that rises above Dawson and blocks satellite signals from a large swath of town. She had to switch to the city’s cable service, which lacks many of the features modern TV subscribers take for granted. “There is no way that this system, for the price that we pay, comes close to satellite,” she told a public meeting on the future of the cable system March 31. Publicly-owned and mostly analog, Dawson’s municipallyrun cable system seems like a relic from another era. It is the more legitimate descendant of a scheme launched by the town’s former mayor, Peter Jenkins, who subscribed to satellite feeds using the names of dead pioneers, then broadcast the signal locally. That arrangement was replaced in 1998 with a legitimate, municipally-run cable service that today has more than 300 subscribers, including a handful of subscriptions to a digital service that was launched in 2012. The fibreoptic-based service is especially important because a large swath of Dawson households can’t get satellite TV, thanks to surrounding mountains. Mayor Wayne Potoroka lives in one of those households. “There’s a pretty distinct line that runs from northwest to southeast

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though the community. If you’re past that line and too close to the hill, satellite’s not an option for you.” The system is facing the same technological and commercial realities as larger, private-sector cable providers everywhere. According to an analysis of the system prepared for council by Renner Associates Consulting, the profusion of options for satellite TV where it’s available attracts many viewers. Meanwhile, ondemand video services like Netflix continue to lure viewers away from traditional broadcast TV. In her own report to council, senior finance officer Joanne Van Nostrand wrote that analog cable transmissions will end in five to six years. “Without substantial upgrades, the service provided by the city will be inadequate to meet the demands of the custom-

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warned that interest by privatesector operators in purchasing the Dawson system was “lukewarm” and that the profitability of TV services is declining as the cost to provide channels climbs. The current system also includes three public access channels, including rolling local ads, an emergency channel and a camera view of the town. Resident Peter Menzies urged councillors to consider a small levy to fund those channels, and allow them to broadcast locally-produced programs. “It’s hard to imagine the city getting out of the (cable) business,” Menzies said. “I see it as a public utility.” Potoroka said the service is profitable and has amassed a $200,000 reserve fund (the 2015 budget projects revenues will fall around $100 short of expenses

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Widespread use of drones by business years away, experts say Michelle McQuigge

more ambitious drone-based projects could take off. They said such efforts would usinesses may have started include the Prime Air initiative planning for the day when that online retail giant Amazon is drones help their future plans take refining, in part by testing aircraft flight, but experts say corporate at an unknown site in rural British visions will have to stay more Columbia. grounded for several years. Amazon has put forward a The regulatory framework tantalizing vision that evokes city that has made Canada a welcom- skies teaming with drones that ing destination for small-scale deposit packages on customer commercial drone use is in no doorsteps mere moments after way ready for a more broad-based theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been ordered. adoption of unmanned aircraft, But lawyers, business owners they said, adding new laws and and drone manufacturers all agree traffic management systems that such a project would be difwould have to be in place before ficult to implement. Canadian Press

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Technically our system is flexible enough to deal with it. In practice â&#x20AC;Ś when the airspace truly becomes congested, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably years away from that,â&#x20AC;? said Diana Cooper, Head of Drones and Robotics at law firm LaBarge Weinstein LLP. The countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulations for unmanned aircraft are currently spelled out by Transport Canada, Cooper said, adding that there are very few hard and fast rules to date. The agency has publicly stated several safety measures, such as staying at least eight kilometres away from airports and not hovering over 90 metres, but Cooper said those are merely strongly encouraged guidelines for safe drone use. Businesses wanting to use drones for day-to-day operations negotiate their own terms with Transport Canada when they apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). Cooper says first-time commercial efforts are subject to fairly restrictive SFOCs, adding Transport Canada often relaxes the terms as the relationship becomes more familiar. SFOCs essentially function as contracts that Transport Canada negotiates on a case by case basis, she said. Amazonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current testing facility in B.C. was arranged through such an arrangement, but Cooper said the scope of that project falls well within parameters the government is used to working with. Dave Kroetsch, president of drone manufacturer Aeryon Labs in Waterloo, Ont., agrees, saying the vast majority of projects involve using drones in relatively isolated areas within a humanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line of sight. Companies have, in fact, been using drones to perform everything from agricultural surveys to police crime scene scans over the past 10 years, he said. When unmanned aerial veThe Yukon home of

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hicles (UAVs) move beyond line of sight, Kroetsch said the wellcontrolled regulatory framework that has served the companies so well essentially ceases to exist. Kroetsch said such scenarios pose complex questions around liability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When there is an accident, because statistically it just will happen, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsible â&#x20AC;Ś and how do you deal with that from a regulatory perspective?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the kind of thing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really been tackled yet.â&#x20AC;? Scott McTavish, whose company Accuas Services Inc. performs drone-based surveys across the country, said another problem centres around the available technology. Developers have come up with the means to sense and avoid obstacles in mid-air, but McTavish said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re far from stable enough to be used over crowded urban settings. Nor, he said, are the existing options sophisticated enough to duplicate the subtle processes that take place in a human-helmed cockpit. Avoiding mid-air obstacles presents a prime example: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The UAV has to make a decision as well,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an object coming towards the UAV, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great, but now you

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the world’s aquifers are already overexploited. Water shortages and unsafe water lead to many problems, including food scarcity and crop failure, increased poverty and disease, ecosystem collapse, problems for industry and increasing conflicts over dwindling supplies. As individuals, we should do everything possible to conserve water, but avoiding massive shortages of clean water will take concerted action at all levels of society. The UN report concludes: “The global water crisis is one of governance, much more than of resource availability, and this is where the bulk of the action is required in order to achieve a water secure world.” Water conservation is the best way to ensure we have enough to go around. Recycling wastewater and reserving clean water for drinking, moving away from water-intensive agricultural practices, reducing water pollution and avoiding industrial activities that use excessive amounts of water are also important. The report states that the growing demand for meat, large homes, motor vehicles, appliances and other energyconsuming devices “involves increased water consumption for both production and use.” And while population is a factor, the report shows the increase in water demand is double the rate of population growth. At the policy level, better supply and sanitation infrastructure and improved management are essential. Protecting natural assets such as forests and wetlands that purify and store water and reduce flooding will help, especially in light of expected increases in natural disasters as the world continues to warm. Of course, doing all we can to reduce climate change and its consequences is also crucial. The report also notes the world’s current obsession with economic growth has “come at a significant social and environmental cost,” including greater demands on water resources. Getting a handle on water management and conservation concerns us all. It’s also about social justice, as the poor feel the brunt of negative impacts from water pollution and shortages. As the UN report points out, “It is now universally accepted that water is an essential primary natural resource upon which nearly all social and economic activities and ecosystem functions depend.” Water makes life possible. We must never take it for granted. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

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Catching a lake as it became land

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A comparasion of the lake on the shore of the Beaufort Sea that drained on July 5, 2014.

even though lake drainage is a That’s why Jones and Arp will common event, it might be becom- be out on snowmachine again, installing instruments, making more so. With less sea ice floating on the ing measurements and thawing dinner inside a Teshekpuk Lake Beaufort Sea, there is more free cabin. Starting next week, the pair water to be transformed to rain Ned Rozell/Yukon News and a few colleagues will leave and snow. On their traverse last Chris Arp, left, and Ben Jones on the North Slope during a snowmachine journey to study snowmachine tracks from Tooyear, Jones and Arp found that lakes in spring 2014. Guido Grosse of Potsdam, Germany, is in the background. snow tended to be deeper on top of lik to Teshekpuk lakes and then windy and not instantly rewarding. ran to the sea eroded and thawed lakes that were closer to the Arctic back to Toolik Field Station about But all those samples and instruan ice-wedge network, forming a three weeks later. Follow their trip Ocean than the Brooks Range. Ice ments installed in a shotgun patthrough perfect whiteness here: channel six feet deep. beneath that snow tended to be by Ned tern sometimes pay off in dramatic Why does it matter if a brackthinner. That contrasted with other www.arcticlakes.org/calon-blog. Rozell ways. Since the late 1970s, the University ish body of water in a place with years, when the farther-north lakes Lakes form and disappear in of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical no people is now dry land? That had thicker ice. Teshekpuk Lake Institute has provided this column free the far north all the time (drained lake was a safe place for black brant had ice eight feet thick in the early in cooperation with the UAF research lake basins make up more than 60 1970s; it was five feet in 2014. community. Ned Rozell is a science percent of the arctic coastal plain), to float while the migratory geese writer for the Geophysical Institute. Is that trend going to continue? but few people have seen it happen. replaced their flight feathers. And Why did the lake drain? In a paper just published, Jones CUSTOM PLAYING CARDS f a lake drains on top of the and Arp write that heavy winter Grade 6 world, will anyone hear it? snowfalls and early summer rains 207 Main Street Ben Jones and Chris French Immersion Class pushed up the water level until the Tel: 633-4842 Arp did. The Anchorage- and lake cut its bank. The water that Will your child be in Grade 6 Fairbanks-based scientists placed next school year? sensors in a bathtub-shaped lake on Alaska’s northern coast a few Is he or she interested in years ago. From what they can tell, learning French? BODY BLAST ZUMBA the lake topped its rim and eroded/ thawed a channel to the Beaufort École Whitehorse Elementary School is Tuesday / Thursday at 6:05pm Saturday Morning at 11:00am Sea on July 5, 2014. With a flow offering a Late French Immersion Grade 6 Starts March 31st SPINNING greater than some northern rivers, Class. We will host an information night Mon / Wed at 7:15pm INSANITY the lake’s water spilled into the on April 22nd April 9 at 6:30pm at the school. ocean. 2 sessions starting in April CORE PACING Information: 667-8083 Northern lakes have formed, Mon/Wed/Fri at 6:00am Sunday’s at NOON filled and emptied for thousands Mon/Fri at 6:05pm Starting April 12th of years, but this is the first time scientists have observed it with instruments. Jones, of the USGS Call or visit us on our website for more information or to pre-register! Science Center and Arp, of UAF, Yukon Trapper’s 95 LEWES BLVD. WHITEHORSE, YUKON Y1A 3J4 were intrigued by the lake on their PHONE: 668-4628 Association Email: info@peakfitnessyukon.com first trip to the Arctic together in Check us out on Facebook presents… 2007. About 100 miles southeast of Barrow, part of the lake’s shore was a bluff over the Beaufort Sea. They guessed the lake would drain by MARTEN FUR HANDLING 2020, and wouldn’t it be interesting APRIL to see what happens? 4TH The pair know a lot about the ubiquitous bodies of water that 10AM-4PM Improve your fur handling skills for better stain the map blue in northern YUKON TRAPPERS grades at the auction house! ASSOCIATION Alaska. Each of the past four springs, they have snowmachined a 175 TITANIUM WAY presented by Robert Stitt 900-mile loop over the heart of the WHITEHORSE North Slope. They pause at dozens Pay by donation. Ashley Furniture HomeStore of lakes, shovel away snow and Everyone welcome. Qwanlin Mall drill holes in ice. If the lakes are not Bring your own frozen to the bottom, they bottle lunch/drinks. Contact Carol at water samples for analysis later in a For more 1-866-763-5550 Ext. 801 warm lab. information call From traveling with them last 867 667-7091 spring, I know their work is cold, Come see the Tax Lady or on Facebook.

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sored the fabrication of a quilt consisting of squares signed by the many men who volunteered for the George Black Contingent. by Michael Gates When it was raffled off, her name was drawn; she later gave it to f any Yukon woman stood her son Lyman as a wedding gift, out in her patriotic activities but it is now on display in the during the First World War, it MacBride Museum. had to be Martha Black, the wife At numerous events, she spoke of Commissioner George Black. on patriotic topics, and wrote She not only had the status about the same in special edito be a leader in the communtions of the newspapers. When ity, she had the resources. Many she was abroad, she acted as a gatherings of the Imperial Order spokesperson for the Yukon, Daughters of the Empire and championing the country and other groups were held in the crowing its accomplishments. commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence, which It was Martha, who, in an had ample comfortable space for article in London in March 1917, such events pointed out that in proportion Even before the war had to the population, the Yukon had commenced, she was positioned given more to the various patristrategically to influence events. otic funds than any other part She engineered the formation of Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Men, women and of three chapters of the IODE, children have averaged $20 per and they in turn honoured her head,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which is pretty by naming a fourth chapter after good when it is considered that her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in recognition of (her) we are not a rich people up there untiring efforts â&#x20AC;Ś in organizing in spite of rumor. All the funds and carrying on patriotic works have been helped.â&#x20AC;? in Dawson. The Martha Munger When her husband George Black chapter commenced with a and a large contingent of Yukonmembership of ten, which (even- ers departed Dawson City to tually) grew to fifty-six.â&#x20AC;? enlist in Victoria October, 1916, To raise funds, she once spon- Martha accompanied them, act-

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Sometimes forced enthusiasm is just what it takes by Judith Martin

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MANNERS DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a woman who, as comedienne Margaret Cho once put it, ovulates sand. I am not an evil witch who eats children; I just do not possess the enthusiasm for children, and the stories that accompany them, that others do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially, to be honest, other women. The issue is that my femininity seems to make other people assume that I am baby-crazy. With friends, even those with children, this is mostly not a problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I go to movies with the adults, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

receive invitations to their kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthday parties, which is fine with me. But with others, I often find myself with a smartphone suddenly shoved under my nose, a picture of an unknown newborn on it, while the holder of said phone stares expectantly at me, waiting for the appropriate cooing. I am a horrible actress. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perform, least of all under that pressure, and unfortunately saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, good for her!â&#x20AC;? in a pleasant tone doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be good enough, judging by the silent wait that follows. If I do manage to squeak out a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cute!â&#x20AC;? it comes off as obviously forced. The air may look clear when the mother finally scuttles off, but the condemnation hangs heavily.

I have had a baby plopped into my lap at a gathering without even being aware that it was being passed around â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and again the hopeful stares came. I have been introduced to small, barely verbal children at parties, and then found myself purposefully left semialone with them to talk/entertain them while the parent or grandma watches me stumble through, awkwardly pretending to converse, her smile gradually morphing into a frown as I fail to deliver. I am trying to work on my ability to fake inter-

est, but frankly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going well. My talent for insincerity has sadly never been great. I personally find it rude to expect others to stock the pond when one is fishing for compliments. Am I rude or are they? GENTLE READER: Neither. Unless, of course, one or both of your reactions creeps into the extreme (for example, shrieking in horror and dropping the baby in your case, or leaving it on your doorstep, never to return, on theirs).

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Carcross musher Crispin Studer races the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race outside of Dawson last week. Studer won the race for the third straight year.

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them for and they did good at it.” The Carcross musher comrispin Studer’s mushing pleted an undefeated season season has gone to the with a win at the Percy Dedogs – they deserve the credit, Wolfe Memorial Mail Race in according to him. Dawson City on March 27. “It’s mostly my dogs, it’s It was the 34-year-old’s not really me,” said Studer. third straight Percy win and “The dogs did what we trained fourth in total with a win in News Reporter

2011. “The dogs were awesome and I’m really proud of them,” said Studer. “I own about 30 dogs, and half of them my friend William Kleedehn has been training. He has 12 at his home, and I have 12, and the other six are either retirees or puppies. So we train them

together, but he wasn’t able to do much racing because he got injured, so I ended up running the main dogs in every race.” Studer completed the 338-kilometre race from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska and back in 20 hours and 21 minutes. Whitehorse’s Normand Casavant reached the finish line 24 minutes later for second. Dawson City’s Jason Biasetti, who pocketed this year’s Sportsmanship Award, placed third at 22 hours and 51 minutes. The Rookie of the Year winner, Gaetan Pierrard of Whitehorse, placed fourth. Whitehorse’s Nathanial Hamlyn came fifth, a spot up from Vet Care Award recipient Alexandra Rochat of Whitehorse. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Studer. He narrowly avoided disaster about 110 kilometres into the race when an avalanche took out a section of the trail just a couple minutes before he got there. “It happened a couple minutes ahead of me on the trail,” said Studer. “It was one metre thick with rocks and chunks mixed in it, so I was happy to avoid that. “I heard a big roar and I went around a small bend and there was three feet of snow and rocks on top of the trail.” The Percy was Studer’s fourth race and fourth win of the season. Studer won his fifth 30-kilometre title at the Carbon Hill Sled Dog Race in January. He then won the 100-mile Silver Sled race at the start of March.

Studer also topped the roughly 225-kilometre Cinnamon Bun Run (formerly the River Runner) last month. The Bun Run, which like the Percy was held in warm temperatures, was good preparation for last week’s race in Dawson, said Studer. “It was like (the Percy), it was a pretty warm race,” he said. “It was three, four, five degrees the whole way. I ran pretty much the same dogs; eight of the nine of the dogs I had in the Percy I also had in the Cinnamon Bun Run … I saw who could handle the heat, was good with the heat, and I pretty much chose those dogs.” Tagish’s Ed Hopkins, who posted a career-best third place finish in the Yukon Quest this past February, placed first in the 160-kilometre Percy Junior race. Dawson’s Dany Jette took second and Dawson’s Jeffery Mickelson, who was given a Vet Care Award, took third in the junior event. “It was very, very warm,” said Studer. “In the afternoon of the first day, I took a break in 40 Mile, which is 50 miles out from Dawson – a quarter of the race – and when I left there after my break it was plus eight or nine degrees, which was the warmest I think I’ve ever seen in a dog race. “After it cooled down a bit it was good for the rest of the race.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorse skiers nab eight Buckwheat titles Tom Patrick News Reporter

Top three results Female 10-and-under (5 km) 1st Kate Mason (Whitehorse) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24:24 2nd Constance Lapointe (Whitehorse) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28:12 3rd Maude Molgat (Whitehorse) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30:54

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Yukon boarders miss the cut at freestyle nationals years that he will qualify for juniors. So to almost make the finals on his first appearance, and still have two more kicks at the can, is pretty impressive.” Schirmer and Yukon teammate Adam Waddington also rode in the open men’s competition on March 25. Schirmer placed 18th in the qualifier and placed 33rd overall and Waddington 21st and finished 43rd out of 68 boarders. “There were a lot of good riders out there, but the weather wasn’t that great for open nationals. We had a bunch of fog, rain/snow and everything was really slushy,” said Schirmer. “So it was pretty hard for the tricks and to get the right amount of speed, so it was a hit-or-miss situation.” Yukon had no boarders at last year’s nationals because it overlapped with the Arctic Winter Games, at which Schirmer won a silver and two bronze and Waddington three

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ith slopestyle snowboarding now an Olympic event and the sport becoming mainstream, it’s getting tougher and tougher to place high at national events. Two Yukon boarders took on Canada’s best and failed to break into the finals at Canada Snowboard’s Freestyle Nationals last week in Whistler, B.C. “I thought it went very well,” said Yukon head coach Mary Binsted. “The incredible thing about this sport is that it’s progressing really quickly and it’s really impressive how the athletes are progressing from year to year. The courses are getting bigger and more challenging exponentially year from year, and I think that reflects the progression of the sport. “It may have something to do with the fact that slopestyle is an Olympic event. There are a lot more kids across the country competing.” Yukon’s Tim Schirmer almost advanced past qualifying in the junior competition over the weekend. The 16-year-old placed eighth in qualifying, missing the final by two spots, and finished 15th overall. “That was something else,” said Schirmer. “I feel I did pretty good. I could have done a bit better, but with the condi-

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Yukon snowboarder Tim Schirmer competes at the Canada Winter Games in February. Schirmer placed 15th for junior men at the Freestyle Nationals in Whistler, B.C., on Saturday.

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silver. Both also represented Yukon at the Canada Winter Games in February. Schirmer placed 11th – one spot from the final – in the slopestyle event at the Games. While it was Schirmer’s first freestyle nationals, it was Waddington’s third. He was the first Yukon boarder to compete at the championships in 2012 and placed 20th in junior men in 2013. “It is really great to have those guys there because they started out in (Snowboard Yukon’s) Sandor’s Shredders at the introductory level and worked their way through the teams, and they’ve both been to Arctic Games and had fantastic results,” said Binsted. “Taking a bite at nationals is the next step in their competitive career. It’s pretty neat to see them progress year after year.”

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ymnasts from Whitehorse’s Polarettes club vaulted through the nerves to open the season at the Twisters Invitational over the weekend in Abbotsford, B.C. Five of the six Yukon gymnasts at the international event were competing in their first event of the season. “I definitely saw a lot of nervousness from the girls at this meet who hadn’t competed yet this year,” said Polarettes coach Catherine O’Donovan. “The only one who had competed this year was Reena (Coyne); for everybody else it was their first meet of the year. So I saw a case of jitters, kids forgetting what they were supposed to do, just losing their head a little bit. That’s OK, that’s how it goes. It’s a learning experience.” Coyne was the only Yukon gymnast to compete at the Canada Winter Games in February. She placed 12th out of 14 in Level 5 open in Abbotsford. She sprung to 10th on vault, 11th on bars and completed her first double twist while flipping on the floor. “She managed to get it the day before we left and performed it at the competition,” said O’Donovan. Teammate Anisa Albisser competed at Level 5 for her first time.

She placed eighth out of eight in Level 5 novice, with sixth on vault and seventh on beam and floor. She was in line to compete at the Canada Games but broke a bone in her foot three weeks before the competition. “We were going just to get a competition under her belt,” said O’Donovan. “She isn’t quite back up to where she was before she broke her foot.” Polarette Matisse Robertson placed 11th all-around in Junior Olympic Level 7B out of 13 gymnasts. She tied for sixth on the floor and seventh on vault. Tom Patrick/Yukon News “The biggest sucYukon gymnast Reena Coyne performs cess was Matisse,” said her floor routine at the Canada Winter O’Donovan. “She’s a Games in February. Coyne was one of pretty shy athlete; I six Polarettes to compete in Abbotsthink she’d prefer to ford, B.C. over the weekend. hide behind a coach than perform in front 16th on the vault; Alexis Benson of a crowd. But she managed to step 15th all-around in Junior Olympic up to the plate and did really well, Level 6B, with eighth on floor and and she had some great success with placing ninth on beam; and Anna some new skills that she just put Gishlet 18th all-around with 13th into her routine.” on the floor in Junior Olympic Other Polarettes results include Level 6B. Caitlyn Venasse placing 20th allContact Tom Patrick at around in Junior Olympic 8C with tomp@yukon-news.com

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For Rent HOBAH APARTMENTS: Clean, spacious, walking distance downtown, security entrance, laundry room, plug-ins, rent includes heat & hot water, no pets. References required. 668-2005 WEEKEND GET AWAY Rustic Cabin-45 minutes from town Hiking Trails in the summer Skiing in the winter Includes sauna. Reasonable rates. Rent out by the week or for a weekend. 867-821-4443

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334-5553 PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2,600 sq ft on 2nd Ave just a block off Main Street. Large open area and 6 offices with 2 baths, kitchen, vault, wheelchair access, alarm, and parking. Great to share space or sublet offices. Additional cold storage available. $5,000/month Phone 334-6676

Above Starbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Main St. Nice clean, professional building, good natural light. 536' ft. office space on Main St c/w kitchette. Competitive lease rates offered.

Sandor@yukon.net or C: 333.9966

1-BDRM GROUND floor suite in Riverdale close to Super A. Avail immediately. Clean, bright, separate entrance & laundry. N/P, N/S. Refs & DD reqĘźd, $1,050/mon, heat & elec incl. 633-9732 or 633-2158 3-BDRM SUITE, Riverdale, quiet street, fenced yard, parking, garage, $1,750/mon incl heat & utils. N/S, N/P. 668-7502

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1,200 sq. ft. on two levels, 3 upstairs and large open space on main level. Located in the Calcite Center. Terms Negotiable. Call 393-2181.

FENCED YARD for rent, downtown Whitehorse. Contact Stephan (867) 332-4082 or stephane@asprinting.ca

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1-BDRM DOWNTOWN suite Refs & DD reqĘźd, $1,350/mon all incl, 334-0514 or 667-2988 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd floor of building on Gold Road in Marwell Sizes 180 sqft & 340 sqft Quiet spaces with reasonable rent 667-2917 or 334-7000 AFFORDABLE DOWNTOWN office space for lease, $14 ft 2 + cam, 1,800 sqft, 202 Strickland Street on the 2nd floor. Contact Stephan (867) 332-4082 or stephane@asprinting.ca ROOM FOR rent, N/S, N/P, avail immed, $750/mon all incl. 393-2275 2 BEDROOMS in Riverdale house, near park, fully furnished, close to bus, N/P, N/S, $380-$500/mon + utils & dd, avail immed. 336-0368 FURNISHED BEDROOM in new home, Ingram, responsible tenant, $700/mon all inclusive. 334-3186

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1 LARGE room, N/S, N/P, avail immed, share bath, laundry, upstairs kitchen & family room, internet extra, cable available in family room, $675/mon, $375 dd. 335-1616

2,628 SQUARE FEET OF PRIME OFFICE SPACE Available for Lease NOW! Two Suites available for lease. Suites can be leased separately or combined as one. One suite is 1,248 square feet. The second suite is 1,380 square feet. Located in a professional building downtown Whitehorse, this space is ideal for accounting, legal or other professionals.

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CABIN, SMALL & cozy, avail immed, outhouse, water available on site, woodstove, 25 min from town towards Haines junction, $400/mon + power. 668-6885, 1275woodland@gmail.com

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CANADIAN TIRE Whitehorse, Yukon We are currently looking for

Parts Back Window Person DUTIES:

Serve technicians and process their requests for parts; Source products/ parts through authorized suppliers; Follow established procedures regarding the ordering and sale of parts to the service department; Control and maintain inventory; Responsible for working or ensuring adequate coverage on all scheduled shifts; Ability to remain productive with minimal supervision; Assist with parts counter during down times or as time permits; Follow company, store and department policies; Complete other tasks, as required. Demonstrated automotive subject matter interest and knowledge; Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals; Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment; Experience with use of an automotive parts lookup system; Organizational ability and attention to detail; Punctual and reliable; Effective written and oral communication skills; Basic math skills; Keyboarding skills in a busy service centre, with state-of-the-art equipment and modern technical training, the Service Manager and the technicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to combine automotive expertise with good customer relations skills contribute to making Canadian Tire the most recognized leader in the automotive service industry. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE JUN 30, 2015 TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB Please email your resume with cover letter at hr.452@thetire.ca, fax attn: HR Dept 867-6672904 or you can also drop off resume and ďŹ ll out an application at the customer service desk.

Da Daghay Development Corporation is looking for business minded individuals to ďŹ ll vacancies on the board. If you are interested in getting involved in the Taâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an Kwachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an development corporation, please contact us. TKC citizens are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants call for an information package. E. dadaghay@northwestel.net T. (867) 667-6609 C. (867) 332-7898

COOK WANTED Main duties are as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare and cook complete meals â&#x20AC;˘ Oversee kitchen operations in the absences of head chef â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain inventory and record food, supplies and equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Clean kitchen and work area Employment requirements are as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of secondary school education â&#x20AC;˘ At least 3 years experiences in the kitchen as cook â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak Japanese and cook some Japanese dishes could be an asset. TO APPLY: Email: antoinette@northwestel.net OR drop off your resume in person at Antoinetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Selkirk First Nation

P.O. Box 40, Pelly Crossing, YT Y0B 1P0 Phone: 867-537-3331 Fax: 867-537-3902

START DATE: MAY 1, 2015.

Administrative Assistant Capital & Infrastructure THIS IS A 40 HRS BI-WEEKLY POSITION Reporting to the Capital & Infrastructure Manager, this position assists in managing and coordinating the departments administrative records; forwards records to central ďŹ ling and archiving; provides a wide range of secretarial and administrative support; provides meeting arrangements and secretarial support for meetings, including minute taking and transcribing; and performs other related duties including assisting of the TTC Housing Program and maintaining up to date information on TTC housing units; assisting tenants in understanding TTC housing policies and procedures; and other related duties, including assisting with project cost tracking. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Grade 12 supplemented with a CertiďŹ cate in Administrative Services or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and experience using applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Accpac and AIS. MAIN DUTIES: t 1SPWJEFT B XJEF SBOHF PG TFDSFUBSJBM BOE BENJOJTUSBUJWF TVQQPSU JODMVEJOH XPSE QSPDFTTJOH DPSSFTQPOEFODF NFNPSBOEVNT EPDVNFOUBUJPO NJOVUFT FUD GSPN XSJUUFO PS PSBM JOTUSVDUJPO t .BJOUBJOJOH BO FGmDJFOU mMJOH TZTUFN t .BLJOH BQQPJOUNFOUT BOE USBWFM BSSBOHFNFOUT BOE EFBMT XJUI SPVUJOF BENJOJTUSBUJWF FORVJSJFT PO CFIBMG PG UIF EFQBSUNFOU t .BJOUBJOJOH B NPOUIMZ DBMFOEBS PG VQDPNJOH FWFOUT NFFUJOHT XPSLTIPQT FUD UIBU BSF PG JNQPSUBODF UP UIF EFQBSUNFOU t 'PMMPXJOH VQ PO SFRVFTUT GPS JOGPSNBUJPO BOE BTTJTUJOH TUBGG XJUI WBSJPVT DMFSJDBM BOE BENJOJTUSBUJWF NBUUFST t 1SPWJEJOH NFFUJOH BSSBOHFNFOUT BOE TFDSFUBSJBM TVQQPSU GPS DBVDVT NFFUJOHT OFHPUJBUJPOT FUD CZ PSHBOJ[JOH DPPSEJOBUJOH BOE DPOUBDUJOH QBSUJDJQBOUT BOE t .BJOUBJOJOH BOE VQEBUJOH UIF "*4 %BUBCBTF PO B EBJMZ CBTJT CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: t 7BMJE $MBTT :VLPO %SJWFS T -JDFODF

For more information, please call 867.390.2532 ext 316. Please quote the job title in the subject line of your email, fax and/or cover letter: Workforce Development TESLIN TLINGIT COUNCIL Box 133, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 f. 867.390.2176

humanresources@ttc-teslin.com CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 **NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM** TTCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hiring Policy will be in effect.

1-BDRM APT, downtown, $950/mon 1 person, $1,000 2 people, heat, light, cable incl, avail Apr 1, N/P. 668-5558 2-BDRM 2-BATH home on acreage, 25 min north of Whitehorse, pets welcome, $1,450/mon + utils. 667-4169 for details

ROOM IN large 5-bdrm house, share with 4 adults, fully furnished, all inclusive utilities, cable tv, parking, $650/mon. 334-3456

Communications OfďŹ cer IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR

SHOP/OFFICE/STUDIO Multi-Use Building with space available to rent Very Competitive rates Various sizes, short & long term Washroom on site Friendly environment whserentals@hotmail.com Phone 667-6805

LARGE 3-BDRM 1-bath apt, Porter Creek, private entrance, all inclusive, $2,200/mon. 335-3592

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Teslin Tlingit Council

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position provides communications support to the Selkirk First Nation (SFN). The position, working collaboratively and respectfully with SFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management team and staff; will be responsible for executing SFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic communications plan and providing strategic advice on and delivery of government communications to the Executive Director, the Chief and Council and other SFN staff members in all aspects of media relations and communications (branding, promotion, Public Relations, etc.). There will be an opportunity for on the job training with an experienced communications specialist. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE t Completion of a 2-year post-secondary diploma in communications or marketing, publishing, public relations, or journalism or relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may also be considered. t Experience in the following areas: writing/editing content, media relations, special events coordination, and coordination of advertising and publications. t Knowledge of local media (i.e. commercial newspapers and radio stations). t Experience using word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software (PowerPoint/Keynote). Salary Range: $25.25 to $30.28 per hour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Level 5 Hours & Days of Work: Hours of work are based on 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However, hours may vary according to the needs of the government. Hours of work may include from time to time weekends and evenings. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter no later than 5:00pm of the closing date. For more details and a job description visit our website http://www.selkirkfn.ca or contact: Betty Baptiste, SFN Personnel OfďŹ cer Tel. (867) 537-3331 ext. 205 Fax: (867) 537-3002 Email: gillb@selkirkfn.com Closing Date: April 10th, 2015 at 5:00 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to SFN Citizens. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for consideration. The Successful candidate will be expected to reside in Pelly Crossing.

LOOKING FOR responsible female roommate for downtown house, elec & heat incl, laundry/kitchen facilities, refs reqĘźd. 668-5185 or 667-7840 1-BDRM BSMT suite, Porter Creek, incl lights & heat, avail April 1, no parties, 1 small dog ok, $850/mon. 633-4136 FURNISHED ROOM with half bath at Marsh Lake, waterfront, N/S, animal welcome, $500/mon. 660-4321 3-BDRM 1.5 bath house, Hillcrest, open concept kitchen w/wood floors, close to school/bus, on green belt, oil heat + utils extra, $1,600/mon + dd, serious inquiries. 633-6895 FURNISHED ROOM, includes TV and cable in room, wifi internet, parking, laundry, kitchen facilities, large comfortable home, $650/mon. 333-3457 BACHELOR SUITE, Wolf Creek, quiet, bright, private kitchen, ensuite bathroom, avail April 1, $750/mon + utils. 334-4477 1-BDRM + den apt, Marsh Lake, sep ent, own laundry, open plan living area, lake view, balcony, refs reqĘźd, N/S, N/P, $1,000/mon utils incl. 660-5411 2-BDRM MOBILE home, Lobird, avail May 1, clean, bright, on bus route, dd & refs reqĘźd, N/S, N/P, $1,100/mon + utils. Call/text 332-8116 2-BDRM MOBILE home, on private acreage city centre, 3 mins to downtown, avail May 31, clean, vg shape, dd & refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon + utils. 334-6868 1-BDRM APT, Porter Creek, avail April 10, new flooring, paint, ceilings, laundry, dd & refs reqĘźd, N/S, N/P, $950/mon, utils incl. Call/text 332-8116 BEDROOM IN house, Riverdale, shared kitchen & bath, N/S, no parties, heat & elec incl, $550/mon + dd. 456-5848

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 WANTED TO RENT: Small garage in downtown near Ogilvie Street to store tools & other items with enough space to set up and use table saw. Does not need to be heated but would prefer electricity. Willing to pay $100/mon. Call 667-2737, leave message YOUNG PROFESSIONAL couple looking to rent a 1-2 bedroom unit, quiet/respectful tenants, long or short term rental beginning June 1, no smoking, no pets, moving from Vancouver. 604-839-9416 HOUSE SITTER available, excellent references, call 334-8669 or email yukon_bound@hotmail.com

Real Estate Condo Studio in Nanaimo, B.C. Quality construction+materials, partially furnished w/kitchen appliances, well organized 300 sq ft space in quiet residential neighbourhood. Transit, park, shopping nearby. Low condo fees+utilities. Asking $85,000. Call 867-660-4516 3-BDRM 2-BATH house, office with suite in basement, large corner treed lot, close to bus & schools, will sell furnished or unfurnished, offers, 49 Redwood Street, Porter Creek. 633-6553 2-BDRM 1-BATH condo, 1,221 sq ft, Main St, 2 units per floor, wood, tiles, carpet, humidifier, intercom, deck, bsmt storage, parking, wheelchair access, pets welcome, $316,000 flexible. 250-716-6190, email hanasaly.czca@gmail.com TITLED OFF grid, 0.2734 hectares, at 4th of July Bay, Atlin. Green belt of two sides with view of lake and mountains, $50,000. 250-651-2222 for more details

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 WANTED: COUNTRY residential home within 30 min/easy commute to Whitehorse. Looking for a home needing TLC or renovating for couple just starting out, preferably waterfront or acreage. 705-868-8873 2 LAKEFRONT lots @ 4th of July Bay, Atlin, 2 lots, 1.38 acres, 2 cabins, shop, shower house, turn key package $180,000. 250-651-2222 or king,jimbeth@gmail.com for details 4-BDRM 4-BATH house, Takhini North, 2,310 sq ft, newly built in 2010, R28 walls, R60 attic, fully fenced, abuts green space, close to everything. 456-0004 FOX LAKE cabin on .144 ha lot, wind/solar power, propane lights, stove, fridge, mostly furnished, 5 rooms main floor w/large sleeping loft, $247,000. 633-5540

MENĘźS XL Snowgoose parka, ski pants, down-filled parka, quilted vest, various lighter jackets. Will take offers. Call 667-7467

DAYTON EXHAUST fan c/w back draft damper, 1,500 CFM, $150. 667-6752 or 332-8706

BLADEZ 5.9T treadmill, retailed for over $1,000, asking $300. Call 667-7467

TIGERLOOP FOR oil furnace or boiler, $100. 667-6752 or 332-8706

TREKK SLEEPING bags, (7 degrees C, -20 degrees C, -46 degrees C), 3-person dome tent, single sleeping mattress, hip waders. Will take offers. Call 667-7467 WANTED TO RENT: Small garage in downtown near Ogilvie Street to store tools & other items with enough space to set up and use table saw. Does not need to be heated but would prefer electricity. Willing to pay $100/mon. Call 667-2737, leave message

Help Wanted

DELHI 10X10 fan, complete with cabinet. Suitable for wood furnace, $150. 667-6752 or 332-8706

SKKY HOTEL IS HIRING Hotel Cleaner/Janitorial immediately. Starting wage is $14.13/hr 40 hrs a week. Submit resume to Front Desk or email decristofarop@rogers.com

SHARK FLOOR steamer, like new, $60; office chair, like new, $20; Vileda spin-mop & bucket system, $15. 393-4366

GOLD MINE CAMP COOK May through September Sub-Contractor work Please send resume to: dodgemachining@msn.com or contact: 307-266-1241 for more details. HELP WANTED Hotel Front Desk Clerk NOC #6525 Qualifications: Completion of college program in front desk operations or hotel management is required. Applicants with relevant experience preferred: Hours: 8 hours per week Wage: $14/hr Duties: â&#x20AC;˘Register arriving guests and assign rooms â&#x20AC;˘Answer telephone enquiries â&#x20AC;˘Compile and check daily records Contact: HR Manager hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1

Miscellaneous for Sale WINDOOR RECYCLER We buy & sell: â&#x20AC;˘ Brand new/used double/triple pane vinyl/wood windows. â&#x20AC;˘Brand new steel/vinyl exterior doors with frames. Now selling: â&#x20AC;˘Brand new unfinished oak kitchen cabinets. 333-0717 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, rifles & ammo. G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY â&#x20AC;˘ SELL PIONEER FEATHER-LITE parka, menĘźs sz med, like new, $150, snowmobile suit, unisex down insulated, $75. 633-3053

2 YORK 3-ton air conditioning units w/horizontal coils. Any 3 phase power, $1,100/ea. 667-6752 or 332-8706

RELIO M3 burner for oil furnace or boiler, $175. 667-6752 or 332-8706 8ĘźX10Ęź REVERSIBLE braided rug, beige, smoke & pet-free, stain on one side, overall like new cond, new $1,200, asking $600. 393-8077 ICE AUGER, 8â&#x20AC;? Viper, $125. 333-0914 50 DVDS, already bagged, $50. 334-5199 ICE FISHING gear, 10â&#x20AC;? auger, tent, skimmer, fish finder, $1,200 obo. 867-689-4882 GET-A-GRIP ULTRA traction on snow, casual, dress, athletic footwear, WomenĘźs SML-MED, 5-9, menĘźs 3-7, Euro 36-41, 2 replaceable spikes incl, $10. 336-4898 OLDER OIL tank , 250 gallons, no leaks, $150. 633-4656 MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS, hand, power mechanic, carpenter, view at 49 Redwood Street, Porter Creek. 633-6553 ARM SLING with straps, clean & exc cond, $10. 336-4898

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS

At least 5 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience as a journeyman Mechanic familiar with Cat, Hitachi, and Kenworth tractors. Must be prepared to work out of town.

Must have current industrial ďŹ rst aid ticket and valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to work out of town.

All positions pay above fair wage and for the out of town jobs will experience plenty of overtime.

For more information of our business visit us at,

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

Teslin Tlingit Council IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR

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KING CANADA KC-1440/Birmingham CT-1440G metal lathe, like new, vg cond, low time/usage, incl floor stand & extras, $5,000 + tax. 667-7573 Mon-Fri or lv msg

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BELMONT BARBER chairs, asking $300 each. Call 667-7467

2 weeks! 4 issues!

INSIGNIA DIGITAL picture frame, asking $50. Call 667-7467

Photo + 30 words

4 INDUSTRIAL black sinks, will take offers. Call 667-7467

MENĘźS WESTERN-STYLE suits w/2 pairs dress pants & co-ordinating dress shirts, all custom made from Thailand, XL jackets, 34â&#x20AC;? waist, 28â&#x20AC;? length. Will take offers. Call 667-7467

Must have 5 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in a supervisory role on road or earthworks related projects.

INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID ATTENDANT

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

With our extensive, organized listings, readers will ďŹ nd your ad easily, so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be climbing the walls looking for buyers.

XL T-SHIRTS & sweatshirts, souvenir items that have never been worn. Will take offers. Call 667-7467

ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Must be an experienced ďŹ nish operator on road construction projects. Looking for ďŹ nish dozer, excavator and grader operator. Must be able to work from survey stakes.

HEAD CHEF COOK ASSISTANT/DISHWASHER RESTAURANT SERVER CASHIER TOUR GUIDE

For Sale NATIVE BRAIN-TANNED HIDES and Tanned Beaver Pelts at reasonable prices Phone (780)335-3557 If no one is available please leave msg or call (780)461-9677

ELECTRIC â&#x20AC;&#x153;OPENâ&#x20AC;? sign, also flashes On & Off, ideal for new or existing business, asking $150. Call 667-7467

Must have 2 years experience on road construction/ earthworks projects. Duties include: provide quality control, conduct quantity calculations, provide survey layout and prepare documentation of all surveying activities performed.

FINISH EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Positions available are:

MORE BUYERS with the ClassiďŹ eds.

SIMONIZ S1600 pressure washer, will take offers. Call 667-7467

ROAD CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR

Must be experienced in all aspects of servicing heavy equipment used in the road construction business: dozers, graders, loaders, packers, rock truck and highway trucks and trailers. Class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with air is required. Must be willing to work out of town.

Yukon Suspension Bridge is currently seeking Employees for the remainder of the 2015 tourist season ending September 30th.

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PERSIAN CARPET, Habibian Nain, creme/blue, tan, red trim, 600 knots psi, 5'X8', bought mid-east, appraised, documented, offers, great in L/R, dining rm, home, cabin, $2,100. 456-4109. herbeeking@hotmail.com

SIERRA D light jacket, womenĘźs sz M, $40; MEC hiking pants, wms sz 8 & 10, $25 pr. 311B Hanson St, eves

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HANDICAP SHOWER chair, unused, white w/rubber suction cups, clean & exc cond, $85 obo. 336-4898 DELUXE HAND-HELD shower massager, new in sealed case, 3 settings $20. 336-4898

633-6019 FRIDAY, APRIL 3

2015

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have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

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

HITACHI 52â&#x20AC;? LCD television w/stand, asking $1,000. Call 667-7467

BERNINA MODEL 830 sewing machine, has all attachments & manual, $400. 634-2578

ENTERTAINMENT STAND w/built-in fireplace, has electric heat, c/w remote control, $300 obo. 633-5130

CANON PRINTER, PIXMA MP560, like new, memory card compatibility, print from camera, $150 obo. 336-4898

Computers & Accessories

â&#x153;&#x201D; Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed â&#x153;&#x201D; Everything over 8" split â&#x153;&#x201D; $250 per cord (6 cords or more) â&#x153;&#x201D; Single and emergency half cord deliveries â&#x153;&#x201D; Scheduled or next day delivery

V-TECH CORDLESS phone system with Blue Tooth wireless technology, asking $100. Call 667-7467 MasterCard

LOST

FOUND

t Copper Ridge , Golden Retriever neutered male, wearing a black collar with tags, answers to Max. Contact Haylie @ 335-519 t Lost on Aishihik Rd, neutered male Pomeranian, red, no collar, 7 yrs old, answers to Peddles. Contact Rita @ 332-8507 ( 03/19/15)

t Copper Rd Mighty Wash, male, neutered whippet. White with brindle patches, wearing a collar. Found near Copper Road, if he is yours please contact Brooke @333-9861

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

2-YR OLD white eco-toilet & white small sink, $100 obo for both, suitable for small bathroom; black long women's dress size L, suitable for wedding/prom, worn once, $40. 668-5185 TOP COAT, London Fog, sz 42R, black; Arctic North Slope parka, by Woods, sz M/M, lt brown; Pioneer jacket, green, sports wear, down filled, sz M/M, all like new. 667-6779 DOUBLE WINE kit, c/w 2 kits in 1, makes approx 60 bottles so cost approx .65 cents/bottle, $39. 633-6264

Musical Instruments

Kale

WHITE GOLD diamond ring, emerald & white gold diamond ring, several pieces of very old original paintings, caribou hide, moose hide, original Yukon space heater circa 1904, etc, call to view/price. 332-5181 WOMENĘźS SZ 9 1/2 Harley Davidson boots, like new, $50. 667-7057 BOTTOM OF wine barrel, one glass, bottle holder, solid wood, $200. 335-5352 MOVING-OUT SALE, furniture, tools, electronics, clothing, and housewares. Call 333-0772 to arrange to view BRAND NAME Kork Flooring, clip & go, no glue, 3'x1', 200 sq ft approx, $475. 333-0539 GARAGE DOOR, 8x16, insulated, white colonial style sectional panels, good condition, $1,000. 660-4550 AIR NORTH one-way ticket to anywhere except Ottawa. Must be used by April 30th, $170 total price. 667-2323

Electrical Appliances WASHER-DRYER, 334-0254 (cell)

Tristan

S.A. vouchers accepted.

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

EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery â&#x20AC;˘ Dry accurate cords â&#x20AC;˘ Clean shavings available â&#x20AC;˘ VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise. ORDER NOW 456-7432

Guitar/Bass and Music Theory Lessons with Jim Holland in the Takhini Hot Springs area. Beginners to intermediate Call for times and prices 867-335-0396

$250. 633-4115 or

KENMORE WASHER & dryer, approx 5 yrs old, vg cond, $250. 633-2837

DJG CONTRACTING Delivering single/multiple cord orders cut to length 20 cords in tree length Pick up in Whitehorse or Haines Junction Call or text David at 332-8327

Stringed instrument repair and fine furniture restoration

Mingus

104 Tungsten Rd., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6T9

867-668-3408 erica@northwestel.net GETZEN TRUMPET, $200 obo. 333-5577

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

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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Guns & Bows

Firewood ANDYĘźS FIREWOOD SERVICE End of season discounts Quality standing dry Haines Junction Full measured cords, stacked $230/cord Discount for large orders 335-0932, leave message

LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY â&#x20AC;˘ SELL LEE ENFIELD No4 Mk1, professional conversion to .308 win, new .308 bbl, no finish, new bolt parts, new synthetic stock, scope mount, no sights, no magazine, $500, PAL req'd. 667-2276 LEE ENFIELD No1 Mk III* SMLE, sporterized wood, aftermarket Lyman sight, full length bbl, new camo finish with clearcoat, good cond, $340, PAL req'd. 667-2276 RUGER MINI 14 w/synthetic pistol grip stock + original wood stock, 4x32 scope, 2x5 round mags. $850 obo. Text/vmail @ 335-2788

ILLY

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DUKE'S FIREWOOD Round Firewood Multiples of 2 cords, $250/cord Round 6 cord load, $230/cord Cash sales only 334-8122

ANTIQUE GERHARD Heintzman upright piano, est. year 1885, we no longer play, needs tuning, pick up only, will need piano moving equipment, $1,200 obo. 667-7504

RESTRICTED FIREARMS course presented by Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club April 26. For more info call 334-1688 or 667-6728 NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS course presented by Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club April 18 & 19. For more info call 334-1688 or 667-6728 SPANISH 12-GAUGE double barrel sxs shotgun, external hammers, vg to exc cond, mirror bores, $400. 633-2443

Come on down to the shelter and meet me.

Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member!

2 CORDS of wood, 18â&#x20AC;? lengths. Must pick up. Quick sale, $400. 633-2293

ELECTRIC GUITAR & amp, exc cond, comes in hardshell case, Samick guitar & Fender amp, $375 obo. 633-5130

Arrival: March 7/ 15 Sex: Female Breed: Bear dog x DOB: ~2011

And more....

DIMOK TIMBER 6 cord or 22 cord loads of firewood logs You cut firewood @ $115/cord Call 634-2311 or email dimoktimber@gmail.com

Erica Heyligers * luthier

Pet of the Week!

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.

Cheque, Cash

MEDI-CHAIR, EXC cond, hardly used, blue, remote controls chair to move up & down & lay back, $600 obo. 633-4079 to view

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Tobie

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

TVs & Stereos

36â&#x20AC;? CHIMNEY length, 6â&#x20AC;? diameter, new cond, insulated stainless, includes 6â&#x20AC;? wall band, $65. 333-0914

1 XL4 16â&#x20AC;? Homelite chainsaw, 1 Supermini 18â&#x20AC;? Homelite chainsaw, new chains, both for $175. 332-6565

LOST/FOUND

16.5 CU ft top-freezer GE refrigerator, stainless steel w/spill-proof glass shelves, gallon door bins, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, exc cond, 28"W x 65"H x 28" deep, $375 obo. 332-1779

633-6019

HUSQVARNA COMMERCIAL M96 bolt action rifle, 8 mm calibre, Norma peep sight, walnut stock, good to vg cond, includes partial box of ammo & reloading dies, $495. 633-2443

Wanted

126 Tlingit Street

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CELEBRATE! 1 column x 3 inches ...............Wed - $ s &RI $35.10 2 columns x 2 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $46.80 2 columns x 3 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $70.20 2 columns x 4 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $93.60

WANTED: VOLUNTEER to teach beginner English to an adult. 393-2275

Births! Birthdays! Weddings! Graduations! Anniversaries!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 WANTED: NEEDED for projects, scrap lumber, old kids toys, freezer burnt meat, soiled clothing. Drop off on front lawn or door @ 145 Falcon Drive. WANTED: SPRAY foam insulation equipment, cash paid. 334-8444 WANTED: OLD style wooden chairs, any condition, cash paid. 334-8444

1999 CADILLAC, 2-dr, winter/summer tires on rims, $2,800. 336-2029

LOOKING FOR 1980s Yamaha Enticer 340 snow machine, running or not. Call 335-6025

Cars 2014 FORD Mustang GT, fully loaded, Brembo, sunroof, navigation, 10k with full warranty, $20,000 firm. 334-5148 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe, 2.0T, fully loaded, 6-spd standard w/cargo tray, winter front mats, new winter tires/rims, oil pan heater, 13,000 kms, $26,500 obo. 334-9039 2011 MALIBU LT 6-spd, man shift out, 63,000km, great on gas, $11,000 obo. 633-4946 or 334-5311 2009 HONDA ST 1300, red, all tuned up, new tires, 12,000 mi, $9,950. 667-7223 2009 NISSAN Sentra, 4-cyl engine, 55,789km, silver-grey color, $9,800. 332-7500 2008 TAURUS LTD, 138,000kms, transferrable extended warranty, summer/winter tires on rims, blk ext/int, $9,800. 336-0995

2006 CHRYSLER Sebring, 107,000 kms, exc cond, well maintained, $5,900 obo. 333-3457 2005 TOYOTO Echo, 5-dr hatchback, exc cond, 192,000 km, no rust, $5,900 obo. Text/call 250-202-4319 2004 CHRYSLER Sebring, 4-dr, auto, air, cruise, tilt, P/L, P/W, remote start, 104,000km, exc cond. Rob @ 334-2333 2002 JEEP TJ Sport, 5-speed, well maintained, $6,000. 633-6313 2000 FORD Taurus sedan, 4-dr, P/W, P/D, cruise, V6 auto, 4 new snow tires, $1,950. 336-2029

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Trucks

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

2011 DODGE Ram 1500 regular cab, short box, 4x4, 26,000km, well maintained, never driven in cold weather, all season/winter tires, headache rack, red, $21,000. 335-3938 2008 CHEVY Tahoe, trailer hitch, power windows/doors, 2 batteries, running boards, rubber mat flooring, leather back seat, 177,000 kms, $12,900. 333-3457

SOLD! PR 2012 Toyota Corolla #7569A / $19,7977............. ............. PROMO $13,995 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L V8 #7501B / $39 $39,199 199 .......PROMO PR $25,795 2010 Toyota Tundra SR5 #7467A / $42,766 .......PROMO $29,800 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara #7479A / $34,060 ....PROMO $18,995 2009 Kia Sorento #7527A / $32,745.................. PROMO $14,790

2007 DIESEL Jeep Grand Cherokee, loaded, leather, heated seats, sunroof, trailer brakes, well maintained, 123,000kms, motivated to sell, $19,000, will consider reasonable offers. 334-1195

PRICE: $49,496

38,795

2006 FORD F250, ext cab 4-dr, super duty turbo diesel 4X4, long box, no leaks in seals, new tires all around, all fluids recently changed, 5th wheel bar, $17,000. 334-1374

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S STOCK #7388B

PRICE: $28,998

PROMO:

21,290

2006 TOYOTA 4-Runner Limited, 120,000 km, auto, new tires, V6, $13,000. 335-3444

2011 Nissan PathďŹ nder LE

2005 FORD E350 cube van, low mileage, 152,709km, vg cond. James @ 668-2759 for info

STOCK #7413A

PRICE: $47,748

PROMO:

30,400

STOCK #1502

PRICE: $42,126 $

33,995

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

TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490/ea, asking $125/ea or all for $400. 633-3053 DODGE HEAVY-DUTY headache rack for full size truck with 8Ęź box, 64 3/4â&#x20AC;? wide, tapers to 63â&#x20AC;? at back, black, slick, like new, $300 obo. 660-4516 4 TOYO M/T tires, L/T 265/70/R17, 10-ply, 90%-95% tread, retail $1,860, asking $1,000 obo. 336-4898 CANOPY OFF 1988 GMĂ&#x2021; pick-up, 8Ęź box, highrise model, tinted windows, good cond, would also make great doghouse, $250. 633-4656 3X MICHELIN LT265/70 R17, great tread, $300 obo. 633-4311 LOADHANDLER, MANUAL crank slides, mat along box bed for pick-up truck, unload firewood, brick, compost, $75. 633-4656

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2000 GMC Sierra, ext cab, 280,000km, exc compression, well maintained, runs on synthetic oil, $4,500. 334-1374 1999 CHEVROLET Silverado, x-cab 4x4, V8 auto, c/w winch, headache rack & rails, storage bins, $5,950. 336-2029 1996 FORD Ranger, 2-wd, 4-cyl, 5-spd, $1,800 obo. 867-689-4882

WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS?

THULE CASCADE XT, includes crossbars & locks, $175. 333-0914

Pets

The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse: THE YUKON NEWS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE IN ALL YUKON COMMUNITIES AND ATLIN, B.C.

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 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

2008 YAMAHA Roadliner, 2,800 mi, red/black/chrome, 1,900 cc, 116ci, belt drive, beautiful, selling for health reasons, $9,300. 336-0995 2002 YAMAHA Mountain Max, best triple in sleds, freshly rebuilt, new track, new seat cover, broken ski handle but otherwise great. 867-993-6066 ARGO CONQUEST, rebuilt motor, windshield, canopy, $6,700, Argo Conquest, new tires/rims, $5,800, both in great shape, both for $10,000. 867-863-5715 2008 YAMAHA VStar 1300cc tourer motorcycle, has highway lights, wind deflectors, waterproof bike cover, 7,800km barely driven, exc cond, $8,800. 333-6069 SKANDIC WIDE tracks, liquid cooled & fan cooled models, several available starting at $3,750, 2003-2005. 867-821-3003 1995 YAMAHA 1100 Virago, 26,000kms, $3,800 obo. 335-0894 2005 ARGO 8X8 avenger, new top, windshield, multi-mount winch, 40 amp alternator kit, dual gun boot mount, 495 hrs, green, exc shape, runs/drives great, $8,000 obo. 332-1645 2015 SKI-DOO Tundra 550 LT, 154" track, lightly used, less than 200 miles odo, includes new cover & belt, located in Dawson City, $9250 obo. 867-993-3445 WANTED: OLD, broken-down motorcycles. 335-1106

2013 BEARCAT snow machine. 633-4115 or 334-0254 (cell) POLARIS 2003 RMK 700, new motor, new track, $3,000. 334-0528 or msg at 668-5729

Marine

2006 HONDA VTX 1300 w/windshield, saddlebags, back seat rest, new tires, low kms, $8,000 obo. 393-3211

21Ęź CAMPION, walk around with cuddy, marine radio, GPS, depth sounder, 2 downriggers, 2 live wells, 225 hp mercury on transom w/trailer, $6,900. Email ekositsin@hotmail.com

MOTORCYCLE GEAR including leather jacket, chaps, heated rain gear, gloves, helmets, saddlebags, etc, will take offers. Call 667-7467

2014 FOLDING canoe Ally DR 16,5, new, never used, incl pack sack, repair kit, some spare parts, weight only 20 kg, $2,000 firm. 660-4723 or 332-5450

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PURE BRED registered black Pomeranians, fully grown should weigh approx 4-7 lbs. Application & home visits may be required. Ready in April. $1,200, serious inquiries only. 333-0933 ST. BERNARD PUPPIES Ready March 20th First shots Both parents are registered purebred Only 1 female & 4 males left 668-7218 â&#x20AC;˘ 335-5192 CANARY BIRD cages for sale, XL, $40; L, $30; M, $20; S, $10. Call 667-7467 WANTED: PICK of the litter male kitten, large size, med haired breed of parents, must be free, going to excellent country home. 667-2940 WANTED: SMALL light-weight electric shaver w/variable cutting length attachment. 668-5188

Bernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods

Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles

Has your fur buddy slowed down? Return 'spring' to your dogĘźs step. Older or injured dogs benefit from Glucosamine and MSM. Tasty pharmaceutical grade powder. Dosage based on weight. 332-7828

Airport Chalet Airport Snacks & Gifts

DOWNTOWN:

SLEEPYPOD AIR soft dog carrier, suitable for small dog like Yorkie, never used, $80. 668-5537

2009 YAMAHA Venture MP 4-stroke, exc cond, rear seat, cargo box, block heater, extra-wide skis, scratchers, belts, mirrors, Yamaha cover & spare carbide runner, $5,500. 660-4516

TONNEAU COVER, grey, fits 5Ęź8â&#x20AC;? box, sell for 1/4 original cost, $375. 333-0914

HILLCREST GRANGER

CANINES & COMPANY New! Puppy Play School Program March & April, Saturdays, 5 sessions 8-16 week old puppies Practical skills, play skills, house-training, socializing, pre-obedience school Hands-on learning. www.caninesandcompany.ca Phone 333-0505

2 DODGE Sundance parts cars, could be made into running car, $500. 867-689-4882

2002 DODGE Dakota SLT 4X4, 4-dr, matching colour cap, 169,000kms, loaded, blk leather interior, gold exterior, with mechanical, $8,900. 336-0995

2013 Toyota Tacoma Limited PROMO:

EMPTY TRUCK coming to Whitehorse Saturday April 4 from Calgary, If you need anything trasported to Whitehorse this coming weekend for a price. 333-9514

2006 F350 Diesel, supercab SB, 300,000km all highway, grey, exc cond, many power options/updates, exc deal @ $11,000. 335-2172

PROMO:

1979 FORD 3/4 ton van, 2 minor rust spots, factory rebuilt 351 Windsor, low miles, good glass, electric brake hookup & trailer hitch, $800 obo. 456-4198

5 BRAND new Goodyear 245/75-17â&#x20AC;? 10ply mud/snow tires, $420 cost each, complete set of 5 for $1,350 obo. Call 332-1374

USED VEHICLE SPECIALS!!

STOCK #1406

153,614kms.

1989 FORD 1-ton dually 4X4 flat deck, good shape, $5,000 obo. 335-4485

2007 CHEV 2500HD, crew cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, $14,900 obo. 633-4311

2013 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD

1993 CHEVY cube van, James @ 668-2759 for info

1977 CLUBWAGON Chateau Ford passenger van, 50,000 original mi, exc engine, tinted glass, 3/4 ton, $1,800. 668-6805

2007 TOYOTA Matrix, red, 128,000 km, exc cond, standard, $7,100. 668-4895 to view

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July 9, 1940 - March 28, 2015

Friends are the ďŹ&#x201A;owers in the garden of life. With great sadness we announce the passing of Colleen Daniels on March 28, 2015 in Vancouver General Hospital. Colleen C ll was born in Edmonton and ďŹ rst arrived in the Yukon in 1965. She left for a year before permanently moving back to Whitehorse in 1967. She worked for a time at the post ofďŹ ce. In 1985 she worked at Lubbock Valley Flowers helping to start the ďŹ&#x201A;ower shop. Colleen worked there until her retirement in 2007. Colleen leaves behind her long-time friend, and companion as well as sister, Barb, brothers, Jack, Jim (Deb), Ken (Diane), many nieces and nephews and many Whitehorse friends. There will be no funeral services as per Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes.

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20 HP Mercury 2 stroke long shaft, guard plate on keel, tank and new spare prop, $750 obo. 633-4508

Heavy Equipment HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE IN ATLIN • 2004 JD330CLC Excavator •1995 JD992DLC Excavator •1990 White/GMC 10 Ton Tandem Hiab •1995 Western Star Tractor with Lowbed and 48' Tri-axle Hi-boy •Two Older Cat D7 Bulldozers •Large Diesel Dragline with 65' Stick •3 Car-Hauler Trailers •Assorted Fuel Tanks NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED Call 250-651-7531

CHRONIC PAIN, A Creative Expression support group starts Thurs April 16th for 6 weekly sessions, 12:30-2pm, Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services. Call Kim at 667-2970 ext 234 for info/registration PORTER CREEK Community Association meeting Monday, April 13th, 5:15pm, Guild Hall, 633-4829 for info. All Welcome. Come show your support NETWORK FOR Healthy Early Human Development AGM will be held at 6pm Saturday April 18 @ 108 Copper Rd, Whitehorse YUKON FISH & Game Association will be holding their AGM on April 8th at 509 Strickland St, 7pm-9pm YUKON CURLING Association semi-annual AGM April 9, 2015, at Sport Yukon at 7pm. All are welcome

GOLD PLANT Trommel, 36ʼ long, 48” diameter, is on a 53ʼ triaxle high-boy, c/w extras, $120,000 + applicable taxes. 780-916-4247, lv msg if no answer

YUKON COUNCIL on Aging AGM April 17 at the Golden Age Centre, 9am registration. 668-3383

WANTED: 20ʼ or 40ʼ seacan in good cond. 335-1106

NSNY IS pleased to announce their AGM on April 28th 2015. Meeting will be held at NSNY location, 478 Range Road, from 12pm to 1pm

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YUKON BEER Festival Society AGM at 7pm, Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 at the Towne Club, T&M Lounge, 4th & Main THE YUKON Child Care Association will be having it's AGM on April 17, 2015, location Westmark Whitehorse at 12:30pm HRMA-YUKON PRESENTS full-day workshop for HR professionals, providing tools to create and manage an effective HR strategy for all sectors. Westmark Hotel, April 9, 9 am. Contact spearse@hrma.ca. CANOL DEDICATION Dinner Fundraiser at MacBride Museum. Thursday, April 23. MacBride Museum is hosting a historically themed dinner, with the same menu as original dinner. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets: 667-2709 or www.macbridemuseum.com

2009 JAY Feather Sport travel trailer, 23ʼ, c/w equalizer bars & hitch, immaculate condition, $18,500. 334-9028

THE MOUNT Lorne Local Advisory Council's monthly meeting will be held April 7 at the Mount Lorne Community Centre at 7pm

1987 FORD camper van, fridge, stove, washroom, cabinets, furnace, everything works, 351 V8, low kms, $8,000 obo. 334-5199

THE YUKON Trappers Association is holding a Marten Workshop, presented by Robert Sitt, Saturday, April 4th, 10am-4pm, new location, 175 Titanium Way, Whitehorse. All are welcome. Phone 667-7091

2006 24ʼ Ford Adventurer Class C motorhome, V-10, 6 new tires, vg condition, 105,000kms, $28,000. 332-8811 2012 DOUBLE A tandem axle trailer, 18ʼ w/2ʼ dovetail & vertical ramps, low mileage, exc cond, good tires, elec brakes, 7,000lb axles, $5,700. 335-1106 2003 ROADTREK 190 Popular, most popular Class B motorhome in US/Canada, 107,100 km, great cond inside/out, $28,500. 633-4239

Coming Events ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca AL-ANON MEETINGS, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someoneʼs drinking? Wednesday 12Noon @ Anglican Church, 4th & Elliott, back door, Friday 7pm Lutheran Church, 4th & Strickland, beginnerʼs meeting, Friday 8pm Lutheran Church regular meeting HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to all those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F 11:30-3PM. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net GALA GARAGE Sale April 11 at Whitehorse Elementary gym. Fundraiser for Little Footprints Big Steps work in Haiti. Donate/Help? 456-4434 CRESTVIEW CROSS-COUNTRY ski group meets Sundays, 12Noon, 222 Squanga Ave, to ski Pine Forest Loop, 2-3 hours, free. Franz @ 633-2455 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 VANCOUVER YUKONERS Association announces the Canucks & Hank Karr will be playing after dinner at the VYA 87th annual Reunion, River Rock Hotel & Casino, Saturday, April 11. www.vancouver-yukoners.com for details EMPTY 14ʼ enclosed trailer leaving Whitehorse April 16 to Vancouver, willing to haul load and/or take passenger to help cover fuel costs. Dillon @ 335-3995 KLUANE QUILTERS Guild meeting, Thursday April 30, Whitehorse Public Library, 5:15pm-6:30pm. Come join us. Memberships due for 2015. New members welcome. 335-0186 for more info BUS TRIP to Dawson City May 15, 16, 17. For more info call Deborah 668-5538

TAGISH COMMUNITY Association is hosting an Easter Scavenger Hunt Saturday, April 4, 12:00 Noon, at the Community Centre. Fun for children & parents alike. 867-399-3407 SATURDAY SALSA Dancing at the Wheelhouse, 9pm-12:30am, Saturday April 4th, The Wheelhouse Restaurant, 2237 2nd Avenue. salsayukon@gmail.com for info INTʼL FOLK Fest, 29th annual, Skagway, Friday Apr 17, 7pm AK time, Eagleʼs Hall, Broadway at 6th. Skagwayartscouncil.blogspot.com, Réné Koher at Tokyoariel@hotmail.com 212-203-5090. Bring Passport! YK-AK COFFEE House, Saturday Apr. 18, 2015. Open Stage By Invitation, (867) 633-4580. Bring Potluck 4:30pm, help set up 5:30pm, 7pm Show. $5, United Church bsmt, 6th+Main APRIL 24, 2015, Midnight Sun Dirt Riders Association is hosting their AGM, 6pm-8pm, at CGC meeting room 2 THE WHITEHORSE Oldtimer Hockey League Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 23, 7pm, Tetra Tech EBA Boardroom, 61 Wasson Place ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Assoc advises the City is considering motorizing Rotary Centennial pedestrian bridge & significant portions of Millennium Trail. Public input session Tuesday, April 7, 5:30pm, City Hall. http://www.activetwa.org/millenniumtrail.html YUKON LEARN Self-Directed Computer Studies (Drop-In) is cancelled for April, May & June. We will open up again in July. ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association monthly meeting Tuesday, April 15, 7pm, Sport Yukon Boardroom #1. All welcome TENNIS YUKON summer kids camps. Sign up now for Tennis & Golf Camp or Tennis & Mountain Biking Camp. More information at www.tennisyukon.com THE WHITEHORSE Photography Club's Tuesday April 7 meeting features Yukon photographer Christian Kuntz. 7:00pm Whitehorse Public Library. Info at whitehorsephotoclub.ca DANCE GATHERING April 4 @ Leaping Feats 8-9pm. A place to dance the way you want! Adults, mature teens. Entrance by donation. whitehorsedancegathering@gmail.com YUKON PARTY Whitehorse West EDA AGM Thursday April 16, 6:30pm at École Émilie-Tremblay. Info: info@yukonparty.ca QUEER YUKON: upcoming events for the LGBTQ community and allies, www.queeryukon.com ELIJAH SMITH School Council regular council meeting April 7, 2015 at 6:30pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome

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YUKON ORIENTEERING Association. Learn To Orienteer Workshop May 2. Pre-register by Wednesday, April 29. Barbara at 668-2306

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BONES, BOTTLES & birch bark baskets, long ago Yukonʼs artifact identification event, Beringia Centre, 2-4pm, Saturday, April 25. Let experts look at your Yukon heirlooms. 633-6579 FRIENDS OF the Whitehorse Public Library AGM in WPL meeting room on Tuesday, April 14, 4pm. Come support your library. Info 633-6579 KLUANE MTN Bluegrass Festival June 12-14, Haines Junction. Get your weekend passes now at Dean's Strings in Whitehorse, Kluane Machine in HJ, or online: www.yukonbluegrass.com PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council regular council meeting April 8, 2015 at 6:30pm in the School Library. Everyone is welcome COMMUNITY GARDEN sign-up at Whitehorse Food Bank, 306 Alexander Street, Saturday, April 11 from noon until 2pm. For more information call Randy at 633-4379

Services 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 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Cabinets, Windows, Framing, Board, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • Construction • Renovation • Finishing • Cabinets • Tiling • Flooring • Repairs • Specialty woodwork • Custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585 FINISHING CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS For Clean, Meticulous & Tasteful Quality Work INTERIOR •Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, •Design & organization of walk-in closets, laundry & storage room, garage •Wood & Laminate, Stairs. EXTERIOR •Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Storage Shed DIDIER MOGGIA 633-2156 or cell 334-2156 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 IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES “Country Residential Snow Plowing” 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 ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •GST free for the month of April •Residential & Commercial •All jobs, large or small •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʼs Discount 332-7879 BURGESS BUILT CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter New Construction, Renovations Big or Small Frame to Finish Call Shawn 867-334-5190 shwn.burgess@gmail.com

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QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished. Hereford beef - $5/lb Domestic wild boar - $6/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 • 335-5192 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lb Free delivery for larger orders Straw square bales available 335-5192 • 668-7218 FARM TRACTOR, Case 1290 front end loader with 3 point hitch, excellent condition, runs well, Bill @ 668-1045

TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865

HORSE MANURE available, 10 minutes south of Whitehorse, horses' diet is almost exclusively Yukon hay. Bring your trailer and we'll help load it with small tractor. 667-7717

SNOW CLEARING/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-7635

CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903

TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC Now serving the Communities Residential • Commercial New and Renovations Licensed • Bonded • Insured Over 30 years experience Lance 867-332-2623 tnorthel@gmail.com

FAMILY DAY HOME IN GRANGER has a F/T space for a child 18 mo. and up. I also have space for a school age child after school and during summer break. Government licensed and insured. Please call 335-4520 for more info.

EAGLE CONSTRUCTION All manner of construction services •Kitchens, bathrooms •New construction & renovations •Interior & exterior services •Free estimates In business since 1985 Call 335-2005 or 668-5814

Lost & Found LOST: LEFT hat at Nisling Bison Corral cabin on March 22. Reward for return. 668-2802 FOUND: GOLD ring on Lewes Blvd. Call to identify. 667-6996 LOST: GREEN beaded necklace on Thursday, March 19th, somewhere on Main Street. Call 334-2854 FOUND: LED light for bicycle, 4th & Strickland. If you're the red-jacketed cyclist who lost your LED light around 1:30 on March 27, call to identify/claim. Darcy 660-5166

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ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2015 We will have openings for children 18 months and older Owner has been running the day home for over 15 years Call 668-3448 WANTED: LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for toddler, to supervise, care for, prepare meals & bathe. 40-hr work week (full time). Salary, $11/hr. Reside in private Whitehorse residence. Completion of Secondary school and minimum of 1 year full time caregiving work experience required. First Aid/CPR training and criminal record check is required. Apply by phone: (867) 334-5351, (867) 456-2081, or email karen.minguito@yahoo.ca

Furniture 2 LARGE metal filing cabinets, one drawer type, one with doors & shelves, 49 Redwood Street, Porter Creek. 633-6553 SOLID OAK coat rack, 3ʼ wide, 2ʼ long, with shelf on top, asking $75. Call 667-7467 LARGE VINTAGE mirrors, 30”X42”, $30; oval 25”X36”, $40. 311B Hanson St, eves 2 L A - Z - B O Y chairs, overall size 39”Hx49”Wx39”D, brown sugar color, smoke & pet free, exc cond, $550 ea or both for $1,000 firm. 393-8077 TWO TWIN bed frames, $50 takes both. 633-5130 MINI-FRIDGE, LIKE new, exc cond, $60 obo. 633-5130 LARGE 6 drawer wood desk with matching 6 drawers, 2 door credenza & 2 large metal filing cabinets, view at 49 Redwood St, Porter Creek. 633-6553 SLIDE MOTION solid oak rocker, $100 obo; blue futon w/frame, $125 obo. 332-0067 2 QUEEN size box springs & matresses, $100 ea. 668-3968 CONDO SOFA, like new, priced to sell, $300. 393-4366

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KING SIZE bed w/box spring, like new, $600; beige La-Z-Boy recliner, like new, $350. 335-5352

EXCELLENT STARTER board, mid-range quality, adj bindings, 54" long, excellent edges/bottom, top like new with stomping pad (req no finishing), appraised at $250, asking $150. 336-4898

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SPOT SATELLITE GPS Messenger, new in box, never opened, paid $149, asking $99. 633-6264

Livestock TIMOTHY/BROME HAY •No rain and in hayshed •Quality horse and livestock mix •Square and round bales •Delivery available For more information call 668-6742 or 334-4589

CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555 DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

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4 TATCHUN Rd, Riverdale, Saturday April 4, 9am-3pm, large sewing & quilting craft supplies, textiles, numerous other craft supplies 3 YEW Place, Porter Creek, Saturday April 4 & Sunday, April 5, 10am-3pm. Furniture, filing cabinet, Belmont barber chairs, industrial sinks, clothing, Xmas decor, kitchen items, patio furniture & more. 209B HANSON St, basement, downtown, Saturday April 4, 9am-4pm, household items, dishes, crystal, area rug, appliances, no early birds, please

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

ELIZABETH MARIE TOEWS, also known as Betty Toews - Deceased of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory who died on

February 7, 2015. All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Bhreagh D. Dabbs, on or before April 24, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed. All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN Attention: Bhreagh D. Dabbs Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALL VARIOUS FURNITURE FOR FH COLLINS SECONDARY SCHOOL Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is April 30, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Shannon Trott at (867) 667-3483. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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TAKE NOTICE THAT 535865 YUKON INC. of 5 Balsam Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 4V6, is making application for a Food Primary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beer and Wine licence and an Off Premises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Liquor licence, in respect of the premises known as The Village Bakery and Deli situated at 116 Auriol Street in Haines Junction, Yukon. Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should ďŹ le their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 no later than 5:00pm on the 8th day of April, 2015 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant. The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is 20, March 2015. The second time of publication of notice is 27, March 2015. The third time of publication of notice is 03, April 2015. Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to Licensing & Inspections, Yukon Liquor Corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, Chilkoot Brewing Co. Ltd., of 102A Copper Rd., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2Z6, is making application for changes to Liquor Manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retail Brewery and Liquor Manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retail - Distillery liquor licences, in respect of the premises known as Yukon Brewing situated at 102A Copper Rd. in Whitehorse, Yukon. Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should ďŹ le their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 no later than 5:00pm on the 15th day of April, 2015 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant. The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is March 27, 2015. The second time of publication of notice is April 2, 2015. The third time of publication of notice is April 10 2015. Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to Licensing & Inspections, Yukon Liquor Corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Lisa Armstrong of Mile 866 Alaska Highway, Yukon Y1A 4S8, is making application for a Food Primary-All and Off Premises Liquor Licenses, in respect of the premises known as Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner situated at Mile 866 Alaska Highway in Jakes Corner, Yukon. Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should ďŹ le their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 no later than 5:00pm on the 15th day of April, 2015 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant. The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is 27, March 2015. The second time of publication of notice is 2, April 2015. The third time of publication of notice is 10, April 2015. Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to Licensing & Inspections, Yukon Liquor Corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STEWART KENO TRANSMISSION LINE Project Description: The Yukon Development Corporation is seeking engineering services for the preliminary design of a replacement transmission line from Stewart Crossing to Elsa. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is April 9, 2015. 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 Matthew Sills at 867-393-5335. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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TAKE NOTICE THAT, Takhini Gas Ltd., of PO Box 20840, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6N8, is making application for a Food Primary - All Liquor Licence and an Off Premises - All Liquor Licence, in respect of the premises known as Takhini Gas Ltd. situated at Mile 3.8 North Klondike Hwy in Whitehorse, Yukon. Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should ďŹ le their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 no later than 5:00pm on the 15th day of April, 2015 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant. The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is March 27th, 2015. The second time of publication of notice is April 2nd, 2015. The third time of publication of notice is April 10th, 2015. Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to Licensing & Inspections, Yukon Liquor Corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INVITATION TO TENDER for Construction of Exterior Renovations and Repainting of Klondike Motors PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demolition and replacement of entry vestibule tower feature; minor modiďŹ cations to canopies; replacement or over-cladding of stucco areas with ACM panels; repainting of metal cladding to north and south facades, steel doors, site features and other elements; minor modiďŹ cations to west sidewalk and parking area. East and SE facades of shop remain unchanged. Documents may be picked up from Klondike Motors at 191 Range Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, 867-668-3399, after 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 26. A deposit of $50 is required, refundable if documents are returned without marks. The tender closing date is April 21, 2015. The Owner reserves the right to accept the tender of their choice, and the lowest priced, or any, tender may not necessarily be accepted. Inquiries during the tender period are to be directed to Charles A. McLaren Architect Ltd. at 867-393-2232.

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