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he Yukon government has signed a charter with the owner of the Casino mine project, which it says will help clarify roles and responsibilities during the environmental assessment process.

But the Yukon Conservation Society says the document, the first of its kind in the Yukon, shows a disturbingly close relationship between the government and mining companies.

The Casino project has been under review by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board since January 2014. In February, YESAB announced it was referring the project to the highest level of environmental assessment in the territory, partly over concerns about the proposed tailings pond.

The project charter was signed by deputy minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Stephen Mills and Western Copper & Gold president Paul West-Sells in January, and was tabled in the legislative assembly last week.

The primary purpose of the charter is to identify the roles of the government bodies involved with the assessment process, and to establish points of contact between the government and the mining company, according to the document. “YG (Yukon government) is committed to working with CMC (Casino Mining Corporation) and others, including Yukon First Nations and Canada, to ensure that the assessment process ‌ occurs in a timely and efficient manner with respect to the project,â€? the charter reads.

Lewis Rifkind of the Yukon Conservation Society said the tone of the charter is “very problematic,� because it suggests the government is trying to help Western Copper & Gold to get the Casino project approved. “This seems like the entire bureaucracy has been shanghaied into facilitating this process to go through YESAB,� he said. “It

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Western Copper & Gold’s Casino property is 300 kilometres northwest of Whitehorse. A charter has been signed between the Yukon government and the mine’s owners. raises eyebrows.�

He also wondered why the government bothered to sign a charter with the mining company, instead of simply issuing an internal document outlining roles and responsibilities.

But Julie Stinson, acting director of the government’s development assessment branch, said the charter is simply meant to “provide clarity.� She said the government might also sign charters for other large projects in the future. “For a complex project like this, there’s many players, many departments that the proponent needs to work with,� she said.

West-Sells said the idea for the charter came up last summer, though he said he couldn’t remember whether it was the company’s idea or the government’s.

He said the document is based on similar charters used in other jurisdictions, including British Columbia.

It won’t change the way the government deals with the company, he added. “It’s just really more of ‌ a phone list and a contact list,â€? he said.

The charter lists a number of government officials with specific roles in the assessment, including an oversight committee of deputy ministers chaired

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Stinson said most large projects have a manager assigned to them, though this is the first time the role has been laid out in a charter. “It’s been done since YESAA (the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act) came into effect,� she said.

The charter also says that the Yukon government will work with other decision bodies, including First Nations and federal departments, “with a view to making decision documents conform.�

Rifkind questioned whether that’s an attempt to eliminate any disagreement among different parties. “Is this getting rid of neutrality within the bureaucracy?� he asked.

But Stinson pointed out that the requirement for decision bodies to consult one another is part of the assessment legislation. “You don’t have to conform, but you’re supposed to make the effort to first,� she said.

YESAB recently released draft guidelines for the information Casino will need to submit as part of the panel review process.

The public can review and make comments on the guidelines until May 19. They can be found at casinomine.panelreview.ca.

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Mining association says Canada needs a carbon price Maura Forrest News Reporter

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he organization that represents Canada’s mining industry has announced it supports a price on carbon across all sectors of the Canadian economy.

The Mining Association of Canada says revenue from a carbon-pricing scheme should be used in part to support lowcarbon technology.

“The current government has been elected on a mandate to put a price on carbon, and we see value in engaging as a constructive partner,” said Brendan Marshall, the association’s senior director of economic affairs.

Marshall pointed out that British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec already have some form of carbon pricing, and Ontario has recently unveiled its own cap-and-trade regime.

“The reality is the majority of metal and non-metal mines in Canada are already operating in a region where there is a price on carbon or where there’s a commitment to establish one,” he said.

Marshall said that carbon pricing is better than other forms of regulation, because it allows companies to decide how and where to cut emissions.

The organization’s announcement raises questions about Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski’s opposition to a carbon tax in a jurisdiction heavily dependent on mining.

Pasloski has made much in recent weeks about how a carbon tax won’t work for the Yukon.

“A carbon tax would force our families and our businesses to pay more,” he said during last week’s budget speech. “And it would put our economy at a disadvantage.”

But Pasloski hasn’t said what he would do if the federal government insists on a national carbon price. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers have agreed to work toward a carbon-pricing mechanism, but there are few details on what

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Transport trucks parked along the Dempster Highway in 2013. The transportation sector accounted for two-thirds of the territory’s greenhouse-gas emissions in 2010. exactly that means.

“We are going to oppose it – use what means that we can,” Pasloski told the News last week.

But he added that he doesn’t know “what all the levers are that the federal government has.”

Marshall said he understands that the North “is not on an equal footing” when it comes to the cost of doing business and dependence on fossil fuels. Western Copper & Gold (owner of the Casino project) and Victoria Gold are both members of the association.

He said there’s room for special considerations, but didn’t say the North should be exempt from carbon pricing.

Chris Ragan, chair of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, also criticized the idea of an exemption for the Yukon. The commission is a think-tank dedicated to carbon-price analysis, whose advisory board includes Reform Party founder Preston Manning, former prime minister Paul Martin and Suncor CEO Steve Williams.

“The only good argument for not doing a carbon price is that you don’t care about the problem,” he said. “I think it’s pretty clear that the most cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions is a carbon price.”

Ragan challenged Pasloski’s claim that a carbon tax would raise the cost of living and have a disproportionate impact on lowincome families.

Earlier this month, the commission released a report outlining different options for using revenue from a carbon tax.

If the government’s biggest concern is the financial impact on residents, Ragan said, that can be minimized through income tax cuts or direct cash transfers to households.

“If I now give back the revenue to all households, I’ve increased the prices, but I’ve also increased their income,” he said.

But Ragan acknowledged that a carbon tax would increase the price of goods and services.

That’s its purpose, he explained.

“To complain about the policy

because it increases prices is to kind of miss the point.”

It’s worth noting that Yukoners pay substantially less tax than residents of any other jurisdiction for transport fuel, though the ground transportation sector was responsible for 64 per cent of Yukon’s greenhouse-gas emissions in 2010.

Yukon’s gas tax is 6.20 cents per litre, far lower than anywhere else in Canada. The other territories pay 10.70 cents per litre, and the provinces all pay more than that. The Canadian average is 14.25 cents per litre.

British Columbia has a gas tax of 21.17 cents per litre, the highest in Canada. Of that total, the province’s carbon tax accounts for 6.67 cents per litre.

If that same rate were applied in the Yukon, the territory’s gas tax would increase to 12.87 cents per litre – still lower than the national average.

Still, Pasloski maintains that a carbon tax doesn’t make sense in the Yukon, since the territory accounts for less than one per cent

of Canada’s emissions.

“We’re dealing in reality and not in just strictly ideology,” he said.

Meanwhile, both the NDP and Liberal leaders seem to be favouring a carbon price, though they’re vague on the details.

“I think there’s a real opportunity here to put some pricing on carbon emissions,” NDP Leader Liz Hanson told the News last week. But she said the tax could target industry instead of individuals. She also stressed the importance of reducing subsidies to fossil fuels.

Liberal Leader Sandy Silver said he has “no fear about putting a price on carbon,” but it would have to be revenueneutral.

That’s a shift from a year ago, when he said the Yukon Liberals didn’t support a carbon tax.

“We need to be responsible,” he recently told the News. “And we need to be on the right side of this issue.”

Contact Maura Forrest at maura.forrest@yukon-news.com

Yukon Liberals say government is allowing private sector to shrink tell a different story.

“Under the Yukon Party, the News Reporter government is becoming the economy,” he said. “Why has this iberal Leader Sandy Silver government failed to grow the says the Yukon governprivate sector?” ment’s rhetoric doesn’t Silver’s numbers come from match its record when it comes the Yukon Bureau of Statistics’ to job creation. monthly employment reports.

In the legislative assembly on Those reports show that privateWednesday, Silver said the prisector jobs have declined steadily vate sector has lost 600 jobs while for the last two years. the public sector gained 500 in In March 2016, there were the last year.

10,300 private-sector jobs in the During last week’s budget territory, down from 11,700 in speech, Premier Darrell Pasloski March 2014. The public sector said that “government needs to grew to 8,600 jobs from 7,600 in support the economy, not beMarch 2014. come the economy.”

That means 45.5 per cent of working Yukoners were employed But Silver said the numbers Maura Forrest

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by one of the four levels of government in March 2016, up from 39.4 per cent two years ago.

“This government is saying that they’re growing the private sector, but that’s not true,” Silver told the News.

Still, the private sector hasn’t been shrinking throughout this government’s mandate. In March 2012, there were 10,600 private-sector jobs in the Yukon.

Two years later, that number had increased by more than 1,000.

In fact, the private sector has grown and shrunk multiple times in the last four years.

In the legislative assembly, Pasloski quickly went on the offensive.

“Look out, public sector. The public sector Yukoners want to know what jobs that the Liberal Party will cut when they come into power,” he said. “Will it be teachers? Will it be nurses? Will it be people who look after our roads or our education assistants?”

But Silver insists that he doesn’t have it in for government employees.

“Nurses and teachers need not worry. We’re not cutting jobs,” he said. “Growing government’s not a bad thing. This is not about that.”

Silver said he’s just pointing out that the Yukon Party isn’t being totally honest when it claims

to be helping the private sector.

He said a Liberal government would work to grow the private sector, though he wouldn’t provide more details.

“Our job right now is to critique this government,” he said.

“When the platform comes out, we’ll show you that we have a plan for the economy.”

The latest Yukon Bureau of Statistics report also shows that the Yukon had the lowest unemployment rate in the country in March 2016, at 5.4 per cent.

Canada’s overall unemployment rate is 7.1 per cent.

Contact Maura Forrest at maura.forrest@yukon-news.com

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For example, if she’s driving to Dawson City and someone is News Reporter looking for a ride to Carmacks, they won’t be able to find her new carpooling website trip. has made it a lot easier to She also questions the site’s find that perfect mornbuilt-in calculator for splitting ing singing partner or weekend gas costs. road trip companion.

For example, it’s suggested Yukonrideshare.com allows that a driver charge $125 to commuters to connect with take someone from Whitehorse each other based on where to Keno City, or $83 to take two they live and want to go. other people, according to the The joint partnership besite. tween the Yukon government The calculator uses the and City of Whitehorse has Canada Revenue Agency’s aubeen in the works for the past tomobile allowance rates. For year.

2016 the rate is set at $0.54 per Users have to register to find kilometre in the territories. single trip or commuting partThibeault said that’s too ners, or post trips of their own. much and she’d rather just Emylie Thibeault has already have the option of putting in used the website to post a trip the amount she wants. she’s making next weekend. “It’s complicated for no reaOriginally from Quebec, son,� she said. where several carpooling serWith Kangaride, the most vices already exist, she said this popular carpooling service in website was long overdue.

Quebec, users need to pay a $5 “In a place where distances deposit to guarantee their seat are so long between towns, a for a trip, Thibeault said. tool for ridesharing is muchThat ensures fewer noneeded,� she said. shows, she added.

But there is still room for A person’s driver’s licence improvement, she added. also has to be validated in orBased on some of the feader to use the website. tures she’s seen in Quebec, she “They should have set up a suggested a few ways the webbeta version of the website so site could be even better. we could have told them about Users should be able to post this,� Thibeault said. sections of their trip, she said.

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Shannon Clohosey, manager of environmental sustainability for Whitehorse, said RideShark is always looking to improve their product and frequently makes upgrades, which would (PG) May Frighten Young Children, be applied to Yukonrideshare.

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Enumerators will begin visiting homes across Yukon to collect the names of all eligible electors.

To be eligible, you must be: • a Canadian citizen, • at least 18 years old and, • a resident in Yukon for the past 12 months.

Enumerators will be working in your community to include every eligible elector on the List of Electors. Adding your name to the list of eligible voters will make voting quicker and easier when the election of Members of the Legislative Assembly takes place later this year.

You will be asked for your full name and address, which will appear on the List of Electors.

You will also be asked for your birth date and gender, which will not appear on the List.

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Please share the requested information when your neighbourhood enumerators visit — and please contain your dogs to provide them with a safe working environment.

Thank you — in advance — for your cooperation.

Les recenseurs commenceront bientôt à visiter les habitations du Yukon en vue d’Êtablir la liste des Êlecteurs admissibles.

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She said the site’s calculator provides suggestions only and that people are encouraged to “determine a fair sharing of costs among themselves.�

And while Kangaride allows users to leave comments and rate drivers, that won’t be a feature you’ll see in the Yukon, Clohosey said. “In a small jurisdiction we want to stay away from public reviews,� she said. “Anyone who has a negative experience can contact the administrator to let us know about it and we can take action.�

Clohosey said RideShark has launched carpooling websites all over the country and has already weeded out many of its bugs.

Moreover, city and government staff tested the website beforehand “to ensure smooth operations� and they welcome comments from users via the contact e-mail, she added.

The initiative is part of Whitehorse’s transportation demand management plan, which the City adopted in 2014.

One of the goals is to reduce the number of people who drive themselves to work from the current 75 per cent to 50 per cent in the next 25 years.

According to the city’s research, the population of Whitehorse is expected to grow by 15,000 people in the next 25 years, adding an estimated 36,000 more vehicles to the city’s roads.

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Interest growing in Whistle Bend lots after long lag Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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he real estate market in the Whistle Bend subdivision is picking up steam after years of lukewarm interest from prospective homeowners.

According to a Yukon government news release this week, only 90 of the 322 residential lots developed in the neighbourhood remained unsold as of April 1.

In the past, the government has had a much bigger inventory of lots at its disposal. At least three separate lotteries in the past four years failed to attract a single buyer.

In September 2012, only 26 of the 90 single-family lots received bids, while 64 generated no interest at all.

A lottery was cancelled in September 2013 because no one was interested. And in June 2015, none of the 50 lots made available were sold.

But lots are selling more quickly these days, according to Ron Billingham, a spokesperson for Energy, Mines and Resources.

He gave the example of the Copper Ridge subdivision, where interest was also slow to pick up at the beginning. “I think we had nine lotteries there, it starts off really slow,� he said.

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Houses under construction on Skookum Drive in Whistle Bend. “But people get momentum.

No one wants to be the first in the field. “Once you get to a certain point sales get a lot more active.�

By August 2010, more than 70 people had put their names in the government’s lottery for just four lots in the Copper Ridge and

Whitehorse Copper subdivisions.

Darrell Hookey and his wife have lived in Whistle Bend for the past 18 months.

But when they first poked around the subdivision in search of a lot two years ago, they weren’t impressed by what they saw.

“It looked like a wasteland, we had no interest at all,� Hookey said. “It was one big construction zone.�

They went back six months later and were blown away by the amount of development in the area, he said.

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Hookey was recently named chair of the Whistle Bend Community Association. He said over 25 people showed up at the first meeting. “We elected a board and there’s a good mix of young and old,� he said. “We love our neighbours and there’s a real sense of pride here.�

The government announced this week it is investing more than $15 million in capital funding for the subdivision.

That includes the design and construction of phase three’s infrastructure, such as the drainage system and Eagle Bay lookout, as well as the overall planning of phases four through seven.

This fall, the government is planning on releasing 29 townhouse lots in Whistle Bend.

Next year, still as part of phase three, it will release 55 single family home lots, 20 townhouse lots and four multi-family lots.

According to the City of Whitehorse’s website, phases three to seven will house approximately 4,900 residents in a variety of housing types, and will include amenities such as commercial development, paved trails, parks, schools and landscaping.

When complete, Whistle Bend is envisioned as a neighbourhood for about 8,000 residents.

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Plans unveiled for new affordable housing complex in Whistle Bend Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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he Ta’an Kwach’an Council’s business arm has unveiled designs for its new housing development in the Whistle Bend subdivision.

The Da Daghay Development Corporation, in partnership with the Yukon government, is planning the construction of a 42-unit complex that will feature one- to three-bedroom apartments built to Super Green standards. “This is a proud moment for all Ta’an Kwach’an citizens,� said Ta’an chief Kristina Kane in a news release. “This is a significant project which will create new jobs and provide clean, new, affordable housing for Ta’an Kwach’an citizens.�

The complex, called River Bend, will consist of three buildings facing each other and a park area in the centre.

The design calls for 27 onebedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom units.

Each unit will have its own laundry and storage area, as well as its own balcony or terrace, said Ben Asquith, CEO of the development corporation. “We’re looking to create an affordable and safe residential community,� he said.

Thirty of the units have been set aside for Yukon Hous-

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The design for a new Ta’an Kwach’an housing development in Whistle Bend has been released. ing clients, he added, while the remaining 12 are for Ta’an Kwach’an citizens.

To qualify for Yukon Housing’s rent supplement program, a family’s total household income must fall under $48,500 in Whitehorse.

Under the program, clients pay 25 per cent of their monthly income to the housing corporation, with the corporation topping up that amount to ensure the landlord received the median rental rate – currently $950.

The program helps about 40 households a year in Whitehorse.

The development corporation plans on applying for a tax break

Technology, were sued by Northwestel for defamation after an interview on CBC radio in which he claimed that a new fibreoptic line won’t solve all of the territory’s Internet problems That lawsuit was later dropped. As part of the original lawsuit, Northwestel had asked the court to order an apology.

from the City of Whitehorse.

The City’s development incentive policy offers a maximum of $500,000 in tax incentives over 10 years if a building has at least 25 rental units.

If the proponent qualifies, it’s also eligible to receive a onetime capital grant up to $500,000 from the Yukon government under its Municipal Matching Rental Construction Program.

Asquith said a request for proposal for design assist and construction management was recently awarded to Evergreen Homes & Construction.

The company will work with Kobayashi & Zedda Architects

Lehner and Northwestel issued a joint statement Tuesday. It stops just short of Lehner saying, “I’m sorry.� “Mr. Lehner may have misspoke and inferred sole responsibility of these issues to Northwestel, which he would like to amend and clarify,� the statement says. “There are many fac-

Ltd., which designed the housing development, until a certain point when the development corporation can start negotiating a fixed price contract, Asquith said.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late June and the complex should be completed

by September 2017. The price tag for the project has been estimated at $6.5 million, not including the cost of the land.

The Ta’an Kwach’an Council is the second-largest landowner in Whitehorse, after the Kwanlin Dun First Nation.

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

tors that can contribute to Internet issues, including on premise wiring, customer equipment and third party services, all of which are beyond Northwestel’s responsibility.�

The statement ends by talking about how much money Northwestel has spent on infrastructure. “Orange Technology and Northwestel share a

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Neither Northwestel nor Orange Technology are commenting further.

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ir North is adding one more weekly flight each way to its Ottawa route this summer.

Right now, Air North flies from Whitehorse to Ottawa, with a brief stopover in Yellowknife, on Sundays and Thursdays.

The plane goes back the other way on Monday and Friday.

From June 13 until Sept. 16 passengers will now have the additional options of leaving Whitehorse on Tuesdays and Ottawa on Wednesdays. “The Ottawa route was actually our best performing route last summer,� said Air North president Joe Sparling.

Not wanting to tip his hand to his competitors, Sparling wouldn’t say how many people have been flying to and from Ottawa. The company usually flies a 737 that can fit up to 120 passengers. “There was an awful lot of full flights last summer, that’s probably the best way to describe it,� he said.

Air North launched the route to Ottawa about three years ago.

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An Air North 737 approaches the Erik Nielsen International Airport in Whitehorse. The airline is adding another weekly flight to Ottawa this summer. “When we launched the route I expected that most of the travel would be business travel, largely government,� Sparling said. “I was completely surprised to learn that it was anything but government traffic, it was really visiting friends and relatives, it

was leisure travel. I think that that’s been the growth in the travel.�

According to the Department of Highways and Public Works, which runs the government’s travel department, in 2015 Yukon government employees flew ei-

ther into or out of Ottawa on Air North 127 times.

That same year they flew into or out of Ottawa 322 times on Air Canada and 24 times on Westjet.

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Sparling said adding more options this summer will hopefully mean more people fly with Air North round-trip. “We know we’re losing some traffic when we only fly twice a week because we do find that people will go one way with us and come back another way because the timing doesn’t work for them.�

Particularly for passengers flying out of Yellowknife, choosing Air North can save significant time over the old option of flying through Edmonton, he said. “Before we started, a typical trip from Yellowknife to Ottawa took at least 10 hours,� he said. “I think they were spending as much as $1,000 one way and they’re now flying for a third to half as much, and it’s a three- to four-hour non-stop flight.�

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ou can debate the merits of the Yukon government providing disaster relief funds to residents whose homes are damaged or destroyed by flooding. Some will take the hard-headed view that flooding is a risk that comes with building on a floodplain. Others will side with helping affected homeowners, noting that flood insurance is hard to come by in Canada – because only people living in flood-prone areas would buy it, these policies end up being prohibitively pricey.

But surely we can all agree that the Yukon government has shown nothing but callous ineptitude by stringing along homeowners near Ross River who have waited for nearly three years to learn whether such help will be forthcoming.

These homeowners had good reason to believe they would receive a timely answer.

Not long after the Pelly River breached its banks, they heard from Yukon Housing Corporation officials that past decisions had been made in six months or less. And they knew that residents in similar situations received help. In 2007, residents of Marsh Lake and surrounding areas were offered grants and interest-free loans of up to $35,000 to help with repairs. And in 2012, $3.5 million in assistance was offered to help 13 homeowners in Upper Liard relocate or rebuild.

And so they waited. And waited. And waited. Finally, this week the Yukon Housing Corporation indicated that some federal housing money may be available to affected homeowners, through an emergency repair program that could offer residents up to $50,000. The Yukon government also says it is preparing a policy to prevent affected homeowners from being left hanging for so long in the future, by ensuring a decision about flood relief would be made within six months.

That’s good to hear, but the Yukon government still hasn’t offered a cogent explanation about why affected homeowners have had to wait until now for an answer.

Little wonder: a review of the public record makes it hard to escape any other conclusion than this is a result of bone-headed mismanagement.

It sounds as if officials with the Yukon Housing Corporation and the Department of Community Services both expected their counterparts to take the lead on the file. As a consequence, for a long time nothing ended up being done.

Housing corporation officials have suggested that they were waiting to see if federal disaster relief funds would be available to them, but it turns out that such funds would only be available after the territory created its own disaster assistance program – something that never happened before the federal government’s six-month deadline.

The housing corporation also insists that creating a disaster assistance program wasn’t their job: that responsibility fell on the Department of Community Services.

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What’s all the more strange about this is that there is evidence that the government was, in fact, preparing such a program, but for reasons unknown it never followed through. Briefing notes prepared for the housing minister in the autumn of 2013 said that “a flood program for the spring 2013 floods is being developed.�

Internal correspondence within the housing corporation also says that the riding’s Yukon Party MLA, Stacey Hassard, told property owners that a flood program was being developed. (Hassard initially refused to be interviewed on the subject. When we recently managed to buttonhole him, he insisted he doesn’t recall making this commitment.)

While the government’s flood relief plans never materialized, officials also seemed unwilling to rule out help in the future. When we asked housing officials about the long delays back in August 2015, they insisted that a decision would be made by the fall of that year. But they flubbed that deadline too.

It remains a mystery why our political leaders seemed equally incapable of either following through with their flood relief plans or actually ruling out such assistance.

But Premier Darrell Pasloski’s fondness for shuffling his cabinet may well have contributed to this dithering.

After all, the appointment of a new minister will often put long-standing plans on hold for months while the boss is brought up to speed. And since new ministers often have new priorities, it’s conceivable that this particular file ended up being buried by other business.

Consider this: since the time the Pelly River flooded we’ve had five ministers who could have been involved with this file.

Community Services has been run by Elaine Taylor, then Brad Cathers and now Currie Dixon. The housing corporation has been overseen by Scott Kent, then Brad Cathers

and now Stacey Hassard. Both organizations also saw departures at the senior management level during this period.

All this shuffling about makes it difficult to hold anyone in cabinet accountable for their actions, since by the time a political mess is discovered, there’s usually a new minister in charge who will shrug and say he or she is still coming up to speed on the file and can’t really comment. This must be often viewed as a feature, rather than a bug, by the premier. But it also must further bog down the treacly speed at which our government moves.

And, in this case, such inertia creates real hardship for affected Yukoners. One is Murray Reid. After the flood destroyed both his home and a cabin that he depended upon for income as a rental property, he spent two years living in a trailer on the property, thinking he would soon be hearing from the government about assistance. But that call never came.

Reid says he’s been unable to work because of hip replacement surgery and has been living on social assistance since losing his rental income. Faced with the prospect of another cold winter without a real home, he finally left his property in the fall and is now living in a Whitehorse motel. He welcomes the possibility of now receiving help, but he’s understandably angry about how long it’s taken. “I never felt old until recently,� he told the News recently. “My hair went grey, just like that – it was almost like overnight. Just stress and being mad all the time.�

If our government had any decency it would issue an apology to the families involved. The implausibility of this actually happening, given the Pasloski government’s rule of refusing to ever concede it has ever done anything wrong, says much about the sort of leadership we have.

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A tale of three budget speeches another record in terms of government spending: $1.391 billion.

This is about $37,000 per Yukoner, and about $300 million bigger than five years ago.

by Keith On taxes, there were no tax cuts to attract investment and people, Halliday although our taxes remain lower than most places in Canada. Our UKONOMIST gas tax is the lowest in Canada.

Cigarette taxes are third lowest.

Small business tax rates are tied he most important speech for third lowest. Our sales tax is of the year for a Yukon prezero, and tied for lowest in Canada mier is the budget address, with Alberta and the other tersince in our system the premier ritories. Our income tax rate for is also the finance minister. The someone making $100,000 a year same is true of the opposition is the third lowest in Canada. The leaders, especially in an election premier made a big deal about beyear like this one, since they are ing opposed to a carbon tax. auditioning for the job.

On our cash reserve, while the The speech from the throne budget is in surplus in accrual at the start of a legislature may accounting terms, in a cash sense be full of grand talk, but few pay any attention to it. It is the budget it runs down our cash reserve by $75 million, from $132 million speech where you can “follow the at the end of last fiscal year to a money” to see what the governprojected $57 million at the end ment really cares about. of this one. This reserve was $223 Last week’s territorial budget million two years ago. With only was the Yukon Party’s last pre$57 million in cash left, after this election opportunity to show Yukoners their plan. Do the numbers budget the government will not be able to keep spending so much show us whether they believe in more cash than it collects, unless big government or small governit borrows. ment? Higher taxes or lower?

Indeed, the Yukon Party’s How much of our rainy day cash projections show Yukon governreserve should be spent during ment spending actually shrinking this recession to stimulate the in 2017-18 after this year’s record economy? Of this, how much is budget. The Yukon government in big investments that will boost our long-term productivity versus budget hasn’t shrunk year-to-year spending on government services? in a very long time.

On the question of whether I read the budget documents the budget invests in big-ticket last Thursday. Whether you like the Yukon Party or not, the budget infrastructure that will improve our economy’s productivity over made their position on these the long run, consider the items questions clear. bigger than $10 million that were On the size of government, they put forward a budget that set announced: $67 million for the

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Whistle Bend continuing care facility, $22 million for the hospital’s emergency room and MRI project, $15 million for planning on phases 3-7 of the Whistle Bend subdivision, and a combined $23 million in Shakwak and Robert Campbell highway upgrades.

Big investments in economically-related infrastructure such as electricity generation, mining roads, internet infrastructure and the Dawson airport may be coming in the future, but they are not in this budget.

So that’s the Yukon Party’s position. The opposition leaders had over the weekend to bone up on the delights of government accounting, analyze the numbers and lay out their alternative visions in the legislature this week.

This also gave them time to reread some classic finance minister speeches to tune up their rhetoric.

Winston Churchill was finance minister for several years in the 1920s, although even Churchill fans will admit he didn’t shine in the portfolio (remember the gold standard fiasco of 1924?).

So it was with some excitement that I prepared my Excel table to compare the three fiscal policies, before downloading the NDP leader’s speech on Monday.

She made a series of pointed critiques about how the Yukon Party runs the territory, which engaged voters should read before the next election (along with the premier’s speech and the Liberal speech discussed below). She noted how the annual surplus has declined in recent years. But she did not put forward specific alternative policies on the size of government, tax rates, deficit

spending (or not) or any of the economically-related infrastructure projects I mentioned above.

On Tuesday, the fun continued with the lone Liberal MLA’s budget speech. He also critiqued how the Yukon Party runs the territory, but avoided presenting the specifics of an alternative fiscal policy.

After reading the opposition speeches, my Excel table remained blank. Would they spend more or less? Make taxes higher or lower? Institute a carbon tax or not? Run down the cash reserve faster or slower? Cancel any big projects and replace them with others? Or do they agree with the broad outlines of the Yukon Party’s fiscal policy, but just want to

fiddle with the list of projects the cash gets spent on?

It is a time-honoured political strategy for opposition parties to say as little as possible and hope to benefit when voters get tired of the incumbent. It may work for them. But it makes me nervous that I don’t know where the opposition leaders stand on these very important questions after reading their budget speeches.

Perhaps they will tell us more before the next election. I hope so.

Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. He won 2015’s Ma Murray award for best columnist.

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onus section: As a service to fantasy sports fans looking for a new hobby after their teams didn’t make the NHL playoffs, I ran the budget speeches given by Yukon’s three territorial party leaders through Microsoft Word’s readability statistics module. Make your bets now before reading any further.

I looked at three key metrics, the budget speech equivalents of goals, assists and penalty minutes. They are longest speech, most words per sentence and grade-level reading difficulty.

The winner was, in all three categories… Liz Hanson! She rang in at 8,461 words, 26.3 words per sentence and a Grade 13.5 difficulty level (which means her speech was suitable for second-year Yukon College students).

Darrell Pasloski clocked in at 5,691 words, 19.5 words per sentence and a Grade 10 difficulty level.

I’m awarding Sandy Silver a tie for second, since his speech was a bit shorter but he managed to say it with longer sentences. His speech was 5,421 words, 19.8 words per sentence and also Grade 10 difficulty level.

Hanson’s biggest problem according to Word was long sentences.

Pasloski and Silver got flagged most often for passive voice.

Yukon News data boffins also ran the three budget speeches through “sentiment analysis” software developed by Professor Daniel Soper from the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University. This is essentially a machine that reads texts and assesses the overall “sentiment, tone or emotional feeling.”

The machine reader rates the sentiment from -100 (very negative) to +100 (very positive). All three speeches were in negative sentiment territory, with scores below zero.

Silver gave the least negative speech, pipping Hanson at the post by -8.8 to -9.0. This could be because Silver spent two early paragraphs of his speech talking about the Thaw di Gras festival in Dawson, lip syncing and the chili cook-off. Pasloski scored -17.2, his overall score pulled down the by the carbon tax part of his speech which scored -27.1 (Keith Halliday)

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These word clouds give greater prominence to the words most frequently used in our leaders’ budget speeches. Liberal Leader Sandy Silver’s is on top, followed by Premier Darrell Pasloski’s on the bottom left and Official Opposition Leader Liz Hanson’s on the bottom right.

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Dion said the previous Conservative government signed the contract on Feb. 14, 2014, and said that commitment must be respected, adding that he can’t block exports unless the armoured vehicles are being used against innocent civilians.

So far, he said, there is no evidence of that. “Should I become aware of credible information of violations related to this equipment, I will suspend or revoke the permits,� he said. “We are watching this closely and will continue to do so.�

Dion’s office said in email that the export permits are “an administrative process and a necessary part of deal to facilitate exportation of goods.�

In a news conference Wednesday, the minister reiterated the contents of government documents released Tuesday by his office: that government officials advised him – the poor human rights record of Saudi Arabia notwithstanding – that there was no evidence the Saudis would use the vehicles against their own people.

They also show the government is satisfied the Saudis would use the equipment to defend Canada’s common se-

curity interests, which includes fighting the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

The previous Conservative government approved the Saudi contract and the Liberals decided to honour it because they said cancelling it without cause would trigger costly financial penalties.

Dion went on the offensive against the Conservatives and the NDP, who continued to make political hay out of the controversial deal. “Credibility matters. The Liberal party committed during the 2015 election campaign to respect the previously agreed contract. The Conservatives and the NDP did the same during the campaign,� Dion said.

Conservative foreign affairs critic Tony Clement said if a “preponderance� of evidence shows the armoured vehicles are being used in the fight against terror, “then I’m fine with the deal.� Otherwise, he said, it should be cancelled. “The government has a responsibility to put the facts on the table for Canadians to make their own decisions as to whether this deal does in fact help the fight against terror rather than in the suppression of civil rights of innocent citizens.�

In the House of Commons, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair said the fact that Dion signed the export permits just last week shows the Liberals have “misled

Canadians about the Saudi arms deal.�

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Mulcair knows that contracts can’t be cancelled retroactively. “We will honour the contracts signed by Canada in February of 2014,� Trudeau replied. “The fact is there are jobs in London relying on this.�

The documents say Canada is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. They cite reports of the high number of executions, the suppression of political opposition and freedom of expression, arbitrary arrests, the poor treatment of detainees, limitations on freedom of religion, discrimination against women and mistreatment of migrant workers.

The documents say Canada has to weigh “whether there is a reasonable risk that the goods might be used against the civilian population. The department is not aware of any reports linking violations of civil and political rights to the use of the proposed militarypurposed exports.�

They say the military vehicles help Saudi Arabia defend threats to its security, including interests it shares with Canada. “Given that ISIS is a potential threat to KSA (the kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and the general potential threat of Iran, Canada can consider that the KSA is facing legitimate threats,� the documents say.

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Suicide crisis on Attawapiskat First Nation reverberates on Parliament Hill “Will this minister commit to a total overhaul to ensure that every Canadian Press child in this country has the menOTTAWA tal health supports that they need to have hope and a positive future? he misery and neglect at the Health Minister Jane Philpott root of a suicide crisis on a said the government must – and remote northern First Nation has will – respond. “shocked the world,” an NDP MP “It is completely unacceptable said Tuesday as the cascading in a country as rich in resources as tragedy in Attiwapiskat reverberCanada that young people should ated on the floor of the House of get to the point that their life seems Commons. worthless and they would want to No one can understand “how end it,” she said. a country as rich as Canada can She pledged to ensure that leave so many young children and young people behind,” said Charlie mental health resources be applied to those who need them, describAngus, whose sprawling northern Adrian Wyld/CP Ontario riding includes the deeply ing the mental health of young A tattered Canadian flag flies over a building in Attawapiskat in people in particular in the troubled 2011. The remote northern Ontario First Nation has declared a troubled and isolated aboriginal community. communities as “devastating.”

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Earlier Tuesday, Commons Speaker Geoff Regan cleared the way for a rare emergency debate on the crisis, which has so overwhelmed local leaders that extra police officers have been called in from nearby communities.

On Monday, officials thwarted what they called a suicide pact by 13 young aboriginal people, including a nine-year-old, after they were overheard making plans to kill themselves.

Attawapiskat’s chief and eight councillors declared a state of emergency on Saturday, citing 11 suicide attempts so far in the month of April and 28 recorded attempts in March.

“These nightmares and tragedies should serve as wake-up calls that there isn’t time to wait,” Angus said in a letter requesting the debate.

“An emergency debate is required in order to allow parliamentarians to address this crisis and show that as parliamentarians we are willing to work together because the days of shrugging off the tragedies or tinkering with Band-Aid solutions are over.”

Angus himself opened the emergency debate Tuesday evening by saying it wasn’t just about Attawapiskat, “this is about who we are as Canadians and our whole nation.”

He said what’s happening in the community isn’t new, and it’s time to do more than just apply BandAids and send in emergency flights.

“I think tonight might be the beginning of a change in our country and that’s what I’m asking us all to come together to do,” he said in the emergency debate.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said aboriginal communities need hope, and that should be the message from the debate.

“These children need to know they are valued and they have value,” she said.

Former prime minister Jean Chretien, who was minister of what was then called Indian affairs and northern development from 1968 to 1974, happened to be on the Hill for unrelated business Tuesday.

The solution for some may be to leave their isolated communities, he suggested.

“It’s an extremely difficult problem,” said Chretien. “I was with this problem in 1968, a long time ago, it takes time and patience and there’s always tragedies of that nature that occurs.”

He said he spent a lot of time visiting reserves Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the 1980s, after he left politics temporarily.

“It was extremely difficult at that time,” he said. “There is no economic base for having jobs and so on and sometimes they have to move like anybody else.”

Newly appointed Sen. Murray Sinclair, the former judge who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, said dealing with the problems of indigenous peoples will take a long time.

“I said for seven generations aboriginal people have had their rights denied by legislation in this country and children have been taken away in institutions called residential schools and we need to realistically think that it’s going to be a multigenerational approach before we can get proper answers in place,” he said.

There must also be mental support in the communities.

“First of all, the children who have spoken out and the ones who have indicated what their thinking is, they need to be supported,” he said. “They need proper mental health supports in their communities.”

That kind of help has been lacking for years, he said.

“As result, people are suffering, so this is just a manifestation of that suffering, so putting proper mental health supports in for people, children who are in that kind of need is very important.”

He said children shouldn’t be taken from their communities and the support they find with their extended families. The residential solution didn’t work in the past and won’t work now.

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Supreme Court rules that Metis, nonstatus Indians are federal responsibility Rosalie Abella, writing for the court.

Canadian Press “Restating this in declarations would be of no practical utility.”

OTTAWA The Congress of Aboriginal anada’s 600,000 Metis and Peoples joined with several indinon-status Indians are viduals, including Metis leader indeed “Indians” under Harry Daniels, in taking the fedthe Constitution, the Supreme Court of Canada declared Thurs- eral government to court in 1999 to allege discrimination because day in a long-awaited landmark they were not considered “Indidecision more than 15 years in ans” under the Constitution. the making.

Some 17 years later, the ruling “It is the federal government is sure to have an impact on the to whom they can turn,” the relationship between the federal unanimous 9-0 ruling said.

The high court was also asked government and 600,000 Metis and off-reserve Indians across to rule on whether the federal the country. government has the same reDaniels died in 2004, and sponsibility to them as to status his son Gabriel was added as a Indians and Inuit, and whether they have a right to be consulted plaintiff the following year.

“I’m overwhelmed, I have a by the government on their heavy heart right now,” an elated rights and needs.

Gabriel Daniels said after the No need, the court said. decision was handed down.

“It was already well estab“I am just thinking about lished in Canadian law that my dad. I’m not going to start the federal government was in crying… He would be climbing a fiduciary relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples and the walls ? he would be happy that the federal government had but he’d be focused on things to come.” a duty to consult and negotiIn the moments following the ate with them when their rights were engaged,” said Justice decision, the building’s foyer Mike Blanchfield

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filled with Metis and aboriginal stakeholders, all of them barely able to contain their delight. As they spoke, whoops of joy and hollers of celebration echoed through the building.

One Metis leader said the ruling would have implications for future negotiations with the government over lucrative natural resources.

Ron Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Metis Community in Alberta, said his community is “completely surrounded” by oilsands development.

“The oilsands and government have always walked over top of us and it’s been hard for us to get any kind of consultation or any type of mediation for that matter with the oil companies,” he said in an interview.

“This is going to allow us to have an actual voice where industry and government have no choice but to work with our people.”

Abella said Thursday’s ruling was another chapter “in the pursuit of reconciliation and redress” in the long history between Canada and its Indigenous People.

“The constitutional changes, the apologies for historic wrongs, a growing appreciation that aboriginal and nonaboriginal people are partners in Confederation . . . all indicate that reconciliation with all of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples is Parliament’s goal,” Abella wrote.

Abella cited the Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

The government considered Metis to be Indians as far back as 1818 and the notion was upheld after Confederation, Abella wrote in a ruling that offered a sweeping review of government inquiries and studies of aboriginal relations dating back

decades.

“Both federal and provincial governments have, alternately, denied having legislative authority over non-status Indians and Metis,” the ruling said.

“This results in these indigenous communities being in a jurisdictional wasteland with significant and obvious disadvantaging consequences,” it added, which included depriving them of programs, services and other government benefits.

Jason Madden, lawyer for Metis National Council, an intervener, said the ruling was a “game changer” and a “slam dunk” because it upheld the notion that the government has a duty to negotiate with Metis.

“There is no way that the federal government can avoid or hide from this issue any longer,” he said in an interview. “It’s got to be positive negotiations with Metis just as much as there is with First Nations.”

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Old Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual ski loppet full of smiles and laughter

Knute Johnsgaard Special to the News

OLD CROW hile people in Whitehorse were putting their skis in storage and dusting off their bikes the people of Old Crow were just getting prepared for the biggest ski event of their season, the Father Mouchet Memorial Loppet.

I was on my way back to the community for the third year in a row. Joining me to help with the loppet was my friend and former ski coach Pavlina Sudrich, who carries enough positive energy and enthusiasm to brighten anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day.

When we stepped off the plane in Old Crow, our skidoo taxis were waiting for us, the twostroke exhaust swirling upwards from the idling Bravo in the crisp minus 15-degree air. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be hard pressed to find a place more welcoming than Old Crow. Smiling faces, handshakes and hugs are custom to anyone arriving at the tiny airport.

A lot had changed in Old Crow from the previous year. After school in the ski chalet a few new faces greeted us, along with some familiar faces on kids that had grown six inches and learned to tie their own shoelaces. The ski club was equipped with a few new skis, and the long lost tracksetter had finally been unearthed sometime last summer.

It was amazing to see how much the young skiers had improved. Three years ago they were learning to stand on skis, last year they were shuffling around, and now they were skiing. Most importantly, everyone was having fun. Skiing is of course much more fun than standing or shuffling around.

While the two-kilometre trail was well maintained, the five- and eight-kilometre trails needed a lot of attention before Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race. Heavy snow left willows drooping over the trail and the wind-blasted face of Crow Mountain created deep

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Jonathan Frost leaves the start of the Father Mouchet Memorial Loppet in Old Crow. snow drifts and side hills that required a lot of shoveling. Pavlina swung wildly at the willows with a dull hatchet as I attempted to level the slope by taking snow from the high side and adding to the low side of the slanting trail.

A beautiful crimson sunset over Crow Mountain rewarded us for our hard work that evening.

With one day to go, word of the races was spreading across town. Allan Benjamin wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taking any chances; he stopped off a day early to size up his ski boots.

Last year Allan was left with mismatch sizes.

Ronald Benjamin had just finished hauling his fifteenth load of wood from nearly 20 kilometres across the Porcupine River to add to his already impressive pile of firewood when we came to ask for his help. Without hesitation he put his woodcutting on hold to help with the final track setting

of the racecourses. Ronald drove with precision as I rode right on the track-setter for extra weight.

The tattered rope between the skidooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hitch and the steel tracksetter jerked and broke only once.

I strung the Start/Finish banner between the ski chalet and a lonely spruce tree opposite the trail. It was a struggle last year to hang it. This year I was reminded how I had broken off all the branches scrambling down the previous time. Now I had to shimmy up like you would a flagpole, rope in mouth. I was covered in tree sap but managed to get the job done.

A relaxed start time of 10 a.m. gave us time to prepare the final touches to the racecourse in the morning. With blue food colouring we marked out a nearly straight start/finish line. The trail signs, colourfully made by the

youth centre, had to be put out on course along with flagging at intersections. A sign of particular importance was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;CAUTION EXCITING (CRAZY) DOWNHILLâ&#x20AC;? sign to warn unsuspecting skiers of the trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical descent.

Jonathan Frost was the first to cross the line in the six-andunder two-kilometre race. He collapsed in exhaustion at the finish, unable to go another inch, let alone speak. His effort would eventually win him a big shiny trophy and a Lego spaceship set.

Gavin Charlie came charging into the finish with one pole, the other surely lost in the seemingly bottomless snow off the side of the trail. A replacement was rushed down to him in time to gain a few seconds with his final strides. The seven-to-10-yearolds did two loops to make four kilometres while a few young skiers tackled the more challenging

five- and even eight-kilometre courses.

For the final race of the day, the eight-kilometre, there was a mixed bag of athletes at the start line: young and old, locals, schoolteachers, and those of us who came up from Whitehorse.

Eleven-year-old Tyra took off on course just ahead of her uncle Allan. The course starts out on the fun, rolling two-kilometre before veering up a challenging ravine.

Winding its way up into the subalpine, the trail finally flattens out and offers amazing vistas of the Porcupine River and of Crow Flats over spruce trees dwarfed by the permafrost.

We traversed the mountain for several kilometres before coming to the exciting (crazy) downhill.

Aidan Kyikavichik, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never skied the five-kilometre course in his life fell (only) three times on the hill, and finished with a big smile of satisfaction on his face.

Martha Benjamin was positioned just before the finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racer coming!â&#x20AC;? she would yell out in warning so the timers could prepare to record the time.

Cheering continued until the last racer crossed the line.

Caribou chili simmered on the stove inside and the snack table was brimming with homemade donuts, dry meat, and even fresh strawberries. The young racers eagerly gathered around for the awards, eyes glancing between the golden trophies and array of prizes on display in the windowsill.

The chalet was packed full of skiers: skiers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d skied for the first time ever and skiers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d skied for the first time in 20 years.

As I handed out the trophies I thought of Father Mouchet and how happy he must be to see the racers proudly receive their awards in the room full of smiling faces and laughter.

Knute Johnsgaard is a former TEST and Yukon Ski Team athlete who currently skis for the Canadian national ski team. He helped organize this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Father Mouchet Memorial Loppet.

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Skiers stranded on Alaska ice field for four days helicopters.

He said they were in good spirits and uninjured.

“Being on the mountain that ANCHORAGE, ALASKA long, in the cold, in the snow, escuers on Tuesday picked isolated, we are going to take up two skiers who were them to the hospital,” Calabro stranded on an Alaska said. “We just want to make sure glacier ice field for four days. they are safe.”

The experienced outdoor enAn airplane had dropped off thusiasts were in good condition Neyman, 36, and Hanna, 45, on after braving fierce winds and Friday but could not return that snow by digging a snow cave for night because of bad weather. shelter.

Though planning to spend just A break in the weather alone day on the ice field, they lowed an Alaska Air National carried a light tent and two days Guard helicopter to land on of provisions, plus communicathe Harding Ice Field to reach tion devices important to their Jennifer Neyman and Christorescue. pher Hanna. Rescuers assessed Strong wind and snow shredthe health of Neyman and ded their tent Saturday. They Hanna before they were flown dug snow shelters but were to Central Peninsula Hospital in running out of fuel for their cook Soldotna. stove.

Hospital spokeswoman Neyman and Hanna used Camile Sorenson said Hanna cellphone calls and satellite text felt so good, he didn’t check in. messages to communicate with Neyman was being evaluated, friends and rescuers. Satellite she said. co-ordinates indicated the duo “They had to dig out 4 feet were at the 4,300-foot level of of snow around the survivors to the Harding Ice Field, the largget to them,” said Guard Lt. Col. est ice field entirely within U.S. Matt Calabro, 38, the director of boundaries. operations for the 210th ResStrong winds and low clouds cue Squadron, which flies the hampered rescue efforts.

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“The terrain there is pretty gnarly,” said Calabro, 38, who also was the helicopter pilot on Monday’s attempt to rescue the two skiers.

“High mountain peaks, clouds, snow, icing and the glaciers, so everything is white-onwhite,” he said. “It’s like what we call flying in a pingpong ball.”

Besides the white-out conditions, there were 30 mph winds with higher guests. “You can only go as far as you can see, so

it’s a really dangerous environment to fly in,” he said.

He attempted to put a fourman rescue team on the ground Monday when he couldn’t land the helicopter. The first attempt, about 8 miles from the skiers, was aborted because of huge crevasses, which would have made for dangerous overland conditions.

The rescue team was eventually lowered to a nearby spot that doesn’t have many cre-

vasses. The team was making the approximate 15-mile hike to the survivors when weather cleared Tuesday.

A Guard helicopter pinpointed the skiers’ location Tuesday, and crew members spotted skis believed to mark the entrance of a snow cave they dug.

The Guard’s Rescue Coordination Center had received a satellite text message from the two earlier Tuesday saying they were “OK.”

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Mining sector eyes treetop needles, bark for help with hitting pay dirt tered across a 1,000-square-kiloGeordon Omand metre plateau region in central Canadian Press B.C. The samples were analyzed VANCOUVER over several months to reveal ritish Columbia’s trees trace concentrations of 52 elecould hold the key to ments, from gold and silver to unearthing the wherethallium and molybdenum. abouts of promising new min“This is a raw-data release, so eral deposits hidden in remote the final judgment of the success and inaccessible regions of the of the program will be by the province. resource sector,” Madu said.

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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Never-ending battle against mosquitoes set to start once again Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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tarting in the next few weeks, the City of Whitehorse and a dozen Yukon communities will begin the annual battle against the invasion of mosquitoes in the territory.

As the snow melts and ponds, puddles and swamps begin to flood their banks, the Yukon’s mosquitoes will start to hatch.

For the last few decades, the job of keeping that population under control has been given to D.G. Regan and Associates out of Langley, B.C. Mother Nature does her best to keep mosquitoes at bay naturally, said president Curtis Fediuk. They get eaten by birds, bats and fish.

But the bugs’ defence is to “hatch in numbers that are so large even Mother Nature couldn’t control them.”

According to Fediuk a coffee cup of water could have 100 mosquitoes in it.

“It doesn’t matter how many birds or bats you’ve got. If you’ve got a soccer field-area full of that many mosquitoes you’re talking billions,” he said.

“There’s just no way that somebody’s going to find and eat those billions of mosquitoes in the next three days before they disperse in the neighbourhood.”

The company helps Mother Nature out using Vectobac, a natural bacteria that’s deadly to mosquito and black fly larvae but won’t harm other animals that eat it.

Fediuk calls the discovery of the bacteria in the 1970s the “silver bullet” of mosquito control. It has been used in the Yukon since about 1985.

It’s grown in giant vats “like yogurt,” he said. It only becomes active when mixed with the unique PH levels inside the mosquito’s stomach and causes holes or ulcers in the bugs’ stomach wall.

The bacteria will be dropped into water around Whitehorse and the communities starting in April. The program runs until about August.

Big bodies of water will get treated from helicopters while smaller spots, anything from water traps on golf courses to large tire ruts, will be treated by people on the ground.

Fediuk estimates his company will cover about 600 hectares around Whitehorse and about the same amount spread out over the rest of the communities.

“In a typical community we usually look within a kilometre or two kilometres of the com-

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Curtis Fediuk, president of D.G. Regan and Associates based in Langley, B.C., holds a handful of Vectobac, which will be eaten by mosquito larvae and kill them. munity and identify the priority habitats,” he said.

In the Yukon, the most common type of mosquito is of the Aedes variety. Those mosquitoes lay their eggs in the dirt and mud at the edge of bodies of water.

When the banks flood because of melting snow or heavy rain, for example, the water can trigger the eggs to hatch.

But in the case of the Aedes mosquito, eggs don’t always hatch the first time they get wet. They can last in the dirt up to 20 years, Fediuk said.

No program is going to completely wipe out mosquitoes, and it’s important to continue treating for the bugs even if it looks like they’re under control, he said, because populations can bounce back quickly.

This year the Department of Community Services spent about $100,000 on mosquito control outside of Whitehorse.

The communities pay about a third of that cost back to the department, officials say.

Whitehorse city council just awarded Fediuk’s company another three-year mosquito control contract. The deal is worth $62,985 each year.

Communities have mosquito control programs for comfort, economic and health reasons, Fediuk said.

“It’s either so the public can enjoy the summer, or for sports associations, or businesses,” he said.

“If you’ve got a campground or a restaurant with an outside patio, if nobody sits down and has lunch you’re not in business for very long.”

Residents with water on their property that has been treated in the past will be getting a knock on the door soon to see if they want to take part in the program again this year, he said.

The company will also speak to anyone who wants to have their property added to the programs.

Residents in Whitehorse can call the city at 633-BITE. Residents outside of Whitehorse can call 667-5811.

A full list of the communities participating in the 2016 mosquito control program can be found on the Yukon Department of Community Services website.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Greenland ice sheet is melting freakishly early, say scientists by 6.5 degrees. Inland at Kangering from the burning of fossil fuels lussuaq, it was 64 degrees (17.8 because it is causing seas to rise, Associated Press degrees Celsius), warmer than St. putting coastal areas at risk, Meier Louis and San Francisco. said.

WASHINGTON Langen and other scientists said If the entire Greenland ice sheet reenlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive ice sheet this is part of a natural weather melted, which would take centuthis week started melting system, but man-made climate ries, it could add 20 feet (6 metres) freakishly early because change has worsened it. or more to the global sea level, of a weather system that brought â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things are getting more Meier said. But within the next unseasonably warm temperatures extreme and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting more century, Greenland ice melt alone and rain, scientists say. common,â&#x20AC;? said NASA ice scientist could raise it by a couple feet, he While the record early melt is mostly from natural weather on top Walt Meier. said. of overall global warming, scientists Greenland ice sheet melting â&#x20AC;&#x153;The concern is things are say they are concerned about what is one of the more visible and key moving faster than we thought,â&#x20AC;? it will mean when the melt season signs of man-made global warmMeier said. begins this summer. This early melt, however, could be temporary.

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That smashed the record for early melting by more than three weeks. Such a melt is normal for late May, not mid-April, Langen said.

Normally, no ice should be melting in Greenland at this time of year. Before now, the earliest Greenland had more than 10 per cent surface area melting was on May 5, back in 1990. Even in 2012, when 97 per cent of Greenland exhes 1.5 - 3.5 inc sion perienced melt, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have such s after one se an early and extensive melt.

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So long, suckers! Inky the octopus makes an amazing escape WHITEHORSE OPEN HOUSE COFFEE GOLD MINE PROJECT April 20th at the Old Fire Hall 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentation will begin at 5:30 pm Refreshments will be provided Location: 300 College Drive, Whitehorse Kaminak Gold Corporation is hosting a community open house for the proposed Coffee Gold mine project in west central Yukon, about 130km south of Dawson.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND nky the octopus waited until it was dark and the staff had gone home from the National Aquarium of New Zealand before making his move.

He squeezed and pushed his way through a tiny gap in the mesh at the top of his tank and slithered 2 metres (6.6 feet) to the floor. Then he made a beeline across the room to a drain hole.

With a body the size of a rugby ball, Inky managed to stretch out and squeeze into the hole. From there, he shimmied down the 50-meter (164foot) pipe until he was back in the Pacific Ocean.

All he left behind three months ago was a slimy trail, allowing staff at the Napier aquarium to re-create his amazing escape.

He’s not been seen since.

Inky’s story begins on Pania Reef, several hundred yards (meters) out to sea from the aquarium. He was pulled up by a fisherman in a lobster pot and wasn’t in good shape. He’d been attacked, probably by a snapper or some other fish, and a couple of his tentacles were half their normal length.

After a year recuperating at the National Aquarium, said manager Rob Yarrall, Inky was once again in good health. And he’d been delighting the staff with his intelligence.

“He used to come up and you could hand-feed him,” Yarrall said. “He’d grab hold of you with the suckers on his tentacles, or squirt water at you. And he worked out how to screw the top off a jar.”

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Inky the octopus swims in a tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier, New Zealand. have no bones, octopuses can squeeze through almost any hole that’s larger than their beaks, so the drain hole, 15 centimetres (6 inches) wide, was no great challenge.

After Inky escaped, the aquarium staff figured out what happened, admired his cleverness, wished him the best and went back to work.

No one thought to publicize the story until Robyn McLean, communications manager for

the Napier City Council, heard about what happened this week. She told a local reporter, and before long she and her small staff had fielded more than 100 calls from international media.

“It shows how we should never take animals for granted,” McLean said. “The humble octopus is a very, very intelligent creature. He thought this one out and he nailed it. So, go Inky.”

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ANN ARBOR, MICH. Canadian man who repeatedly entered Michigan to buy and ship thousands of turtles to his native China only to be caught with 51 of them strapped to his legs was sentenced Tuesday to nearly five years in federal prison for smuggling.

It was a tough punishment for Kai Xu, who has been locked up for 19 months since his arrest and had hoped to be released. The 27-year-old expressed remorse to a judge and thanked agents “for stopping the darkness of my greed and ignorance.”

Ahead of the hearing, Xu wrote a letter to U.S. District Judge John Corbett O’Meara, saying he sold turtles partly to make money for college. He said he was a semester short of an engineering degree.

The government said Xu shipped turtles to China from Canada and the U.S., or hired people to fly with turtles in their luggage to China, where they are coveted as pets. He was apprehended with 51 of them on his legs at the Ontario, Canada, border in 2014.

It’s not illegal to buy turtles from breeders in the U.S., but Xu’s crime was shipping them overseas without a federal permit.

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A smuggled turtle is seen next to a ruler. attorney Matthew Borgula told the judge, adding that hiding turtles under his pants was “not a good way to get them across the border.”

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Woodward said Xu’s remorse was genuine, but described his smuggling scheme as one of the largest in recent years.

Woodward asked for five years in prison, near the low end of the sentencing guidelines. O’Meara could have gone lower than the guidelines, but settled on 57 months without an explanation, though he praised Xu for becoming fluent in Spanish while

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“We don’t have a whole lot of cases exactly like this every day,” O’Meara said of turtle smuggling.

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Borgula objected to the government’s conclusion and asked that O’Meara hear testimony. The judge declined, saying he was pressed for time. An appeal is planned.

“The sentence is very severe,” Borgula told The Associated Press.

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Larval surveying and monitoring for the City of Whitehorse 2016 Mosquito Control Program is scheduled to begin as early as 11 April 2016, depending on conditions. The goal of the annual control program is to reduce adult mosquito annoyance for residents and visitors. Experience has proven that the best way to achieve this is through effective control of larval mosquito populations.

Control of larval mosquito populations will be completed as required, and where necessary, throughout the season on the basis of mosquito population surveillance. Larvicide applications will be made using aerial (helicopter) and ground-based, handbroadcast methods. Control program operations will extend throughout the summer and until mid-August.

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Blais opened exhaustive hearings Monday into whether highspeed Internet access should be a basic service and what that could mean. But he said it will be up to participants to demonstrate why the CRTC should act and why market forces are not enough to ensure the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for Internet services is being met. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As it is crucial not to confuse â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;wantsâ&#x20AC;&#x153; with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;needsâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, the CRTC is asking parties to take a factbased and objective approach to these discussions,â&#x20AC;? Blais said in an opening statement to the hearings.

Since 2011, basic telecommunications services in Canada have been defined by the CRTC as touch-tone phone service, low-speed Internet, access to long distance, directory assistance, enhanced calling and privacy protection features, emergency services and voice mail.

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The regulator also mandates that Canadians be provided with a printed version of their local phone book on request.

By the beginning of last year, 96 per cent of Canadians had access to the Internet at download speeds of at least 5 megabits per second, according to the CRTC. About four per cent of the population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had no access at those speeds.

Many cannot afford it, say advocacy groups.

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The group wants the CRTC to mandate $10-per-month highspeed home Internet for families and individuals living below Statistics Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low income threshold, which in 2013 was set at $20,933 for an individual and $41,866 for a family of four, after taxes.

Some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Internet service providers already offer service for $9.99 per month, on a limited basis, to low-income households.

Rogers Communications, Compugen and Microsoft Canada began offering the cut-rate high-speed Internet service in 2013 to some Toronto Community Housing units and Rogers since expanded availability to other parts of its service area.

Before the hearings began, the CRTC received more than 26,000 comments from individuals and businesses concerned about access to telecom services. More than 30,000 Canadians also answered a questionnaire on the subject.

The federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent budget included money to improve the availability of broadband Internet in isolated communities.

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Why you might soon text robots as often as your friends media and technology consultant.

Messaging services are now growing faster than traditional online social platforms such as Facebook SAN FRANCISCO or Twitter, according to research by he robots are coming – to Wolf’s firm, Activate. help run your life or sell you And experts say messaging bots stuff – at an online texting can handle a wider range of tasks service near you. than apps offered by retailers and In coming months, users of other consumer businesses. In part, Facebook’s Messenger app, Mithat’s because bots can recognize a crosoft’s Skype and Canada’s Kik variety of spoken or typed phrases, can expect to find new automated where apps force users to choose assistants offering information and from options on a drop-down services at a variety of businesses. menu. Reaching a chatbot can be as These messaging “chatbots” are simple as clicking a link in an online basically software that can conad or scanning a boxy bar code with duct human-like conversation and a smartphone camera. A specialdo simple jobs once reserved for purpose app requires a download people. Google and other comand often a new account sign-up. panies are reportedly working on “Bots are the new apps,” similar ideas.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said In Asia, software butlers are last month. Microsoft has just crealready part of the landscape. When ated new programming tools for Washington, D.C., attorney Saman- businesses to build bots that will tha Guo visited China recently, the interact with customers on Skype, 32-year-old said she was amazed the Microsoft-owned Internet voice, at how extensively her friends used video and messaging service. bots and similar technology on the Facebook is widely expected to texting service WeChat to pay for unveil similar tools for its Messenmeals, order movie tickets and even ger chat service at the company’s send each other gifts. annual software conference starting “It was mind-blowing,” Guo Tuesday. It’s already partnered with said. U.S. services lag way behind, a few online retailers and transporshe added. tation companies so consumers can Online messaging has become use Messenger to check the status routine for most people, offering of a clothing purchase from online more immediacy than email or retailer Zulily, order car service from Uber or get a boarding pass voice calls, said Michael Wolf, a Brandon Bailey

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At those services, automated chatbots handle some interactions, with supervision from human operators. Similarly, Facebook has been testing a digital assistant called “M” – sort of like Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana – that can answer questions or perform tasks like ordering flowers in response to commands on Messenger. It uses a combination of artificial intelligence and input from human overseers.

Another messaging service, Kik, which is popular among U.S. teenagers, opened a new “bot shop” last week. Kik users can talk to bots that will answer questions about the weather, show funny videos or help with online shopping. Slack, a messaging service used by businesses, has partnered with Taco Bell to introduce a “Taco Bot” that helps Slack users order ahead for meals at a local outlet.

In Asia, many smartphone owners are used to playing games and buying items through messaging services like WeChat, which claims 700 million active users. One in five WeChat users has added bank or credit card information so that person can check balances, pay bills or send money to friends, according to the Andreesen Horowitz venture capital firm.

Tech experts are particularly eager to see what Facebook does

with Messenger, since its 900 million users make it the world’s second biggest chat platform after WhatsApp, which claims 1 billion users. Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014.

Both are free to users and don’t produce much revenue for Facebook. But if Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has given WhatsApp’s co-founders leeway with their service, executives have signalled they are increasingly looking for ways to make money from Messenger.

Although Facebook has not ruled out advertising on Messenger, analyst Ken Sena of the Evercore investment firm says a more immediate revenue source could be fees

from businesses, such as hotel and travel companies offering to provide reservations and other services through the chat app.

With the help of artificial intelligence programs that learn from interactions, Sena said in a recent report, chatbots “are becoming scarily good” at carrying on humanlike conversations.

Or sometimes just scary. Microsoft last month shut down an experimental chatbot , known as Tay, after malicious Twitter users taught the program to repeat racist and sexist statements. Undeterred, the company has pledged to learn from the experience and build better software in the future.

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the brains and behaviour of those raised in cities or currently living in one.

On the upside, city dwellers are on average wealthier and receive better health care, nutrition and sanitation than rural residents. On the downside, they experience an increased risk of chronic disease, a more demanding and stressful social environment and greater levels of inequity. In fact, city dwellers have a 21 per cent greater risk for anxiety disorders and a 39 per cent increased likelihood of mood disorders.

A study published in Nature links city living with sensitivity to social stress. MRI scans show greater exposure to urban environments can increase activity in the amygdala, a brain structure involved in emotions such as fear and the release of stress-related hormones. According to the study, the amygdala “has been strongly

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Provides practical help for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

May 11 & 12 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CRN: 30052 $400 + gst Location: Yukon College Rm A2204 Instructor: Angela Neufeld, Margot Neely

Orientation to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) A starting point for learning about NVC, this workshop explores fundamental principles and approaches to NVC through structured NEW activities and real life situations.

May 24 CRN: 30067 Location: Yukon College Rm A2402

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Next Steps – Moving to Collaboration and Action

This course builds on Nonviolent Communication fundamental principles and practices and focuses on their application in work NEW and family relationships. PREREQUISITE: Completion of the 1-day Orientation to Nonviolent Communication workshop or 2-day Introduction to Nonviolent Communication workshop May 25 & 26 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CRN: 30078 $350 + gst Location: Yukon College Rm A2402 Instructor: Mark Nelson, Mitch Miyagawa

Grief and the Frontline Professions

Many jobs that involve supporting and caring for people also often involve loss and grief. This course examines grief, skills and resources for supporting others, and tools for stress reduction and balance.

May 25 & 26 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CRN: 30068 $325 + gst Location: Vista Outdoor Learning Centre Instructors: Hospice Yukon

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implicated in anxiety disorders, depression, and other behaviours that are increased in cities, such as violence.”

The researchers also found people who lived in cities for their first 15 years experienced increased activity in an area of the brain that helps regulate the amygdala. So if you grew up in the city, you’re more likely than those who moved there later in life to have permanently raised sensitivity to stress.

Author and professor David Gessner says we’re turning into “fast twitch” animals. It’s like we have an alarm clock going off in our brains every 30 seconds, sapping our ability to concentrate for longer periods of time. The demands of urban life include a constant need to filter information, dodge distractions and make decisions. We give our brains little time to recover.

How do we slow things down?

Nature seems to be the answer.

Cognitive psychologist David Strayer’s hypothesis is that “being in nature allows the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s command centre, to dial down and rest, like an overused muscle.”

Research shows even brief interactions with nature can soothe our brains. Stanford’s Gregory Bratman designed an experiment in which participants took a 50-minute walk in either a natural or an urban environment. People who took the nature walk experienced decreased anxiety, brooding and negative emotion and increased memory performance. Bratman’s team found walking in natural environments can decrease rumination, the unhealthy but familiar habit of thinking over and over about causes and consequences of negative experiences. Their study also showed neural activity in an area of the brain linked to risk for mental illness was reduced in participants who walked through nature

compared with those who walked through an urban environment.

Korean researchers investigated the differences in brain activity when volunteers just looked at urban versus natural scenery. For those viewing urban images, MRI scans showed increased blood flow to the amygdala region. In contrast, areas of the brain associated with empathy and altruism lit up for those who viewed natural scenes.

In Japan, scientists found people spending time in nature – shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” – inhale “beneficial bacteria, plant-derived essential oils and negatively-charged ions” which interact with gut bacteria to strengthen the body’s immune system and improve both mental and physical health.

Spending time in nature regularly is not a panacea for mental health but it’s an essential component of health and psychological resilience. Nature helps us withstand and recover from life’s challenges. Even city dwellers can find nearby nature – a garden, local park or trail – to give their overworked brains a break.

Every spring, the David Suzuki Foundation challenges Canadians to spend more time outside for health and mental well-being.

The 30×30 Nature Challenge asks people to commit to spending at least 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 days in May. When you take the 30×30 pledge at 30x30.davidsuzuki.org/, you’ll receive the latest research on the health benefits of spending time outdoors along with practical tips on how to add green time to your daily routine.

Let’s show our brains – and bodies – some love. Get outside!

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and cofounder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Public Engagement Specialist Aryne Sheppard.

Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples

Addresses mental health, mental health problems, and mental health first aid for substance, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders.

May 25, 26 & 27 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CRN: 30062 $250 + gst Location: Yukon College Rm C1440 Instructor: Angela Neufeld

Yukon First Nations 101 - Online

Developed in partnership by Yukon College, 14 Yukon First Nations and CYFN, this course includes: regional cultural competency, linguistic groups, traditional territories, impacts of contact and colonization, historical events, Yukon Agreements, and Yukon First Nations today –culture and values.

Self-study Continuous intake CRN: 20613 $89.99 + gst

Also coming up later this spring . . . t Residential Schools Awareness t Trauma Training t Self-Regulation through EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Registration: Please call Admissions to register at 867.668.8710 and quote the Course Registration Number (CRN) listed above.

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The giant wave of Icy Bay said. “It’s really a unique event to have a tsunami 100 meters high.”

The landslide dumped rocks and soil into a finger of Icy

by Ned Bay known as Taan Fiord. The avalanche debris also covered Rozell the tongue of Tyndall Glacier where it dips into salt water.

LASKA Seconds after the mass hit the CIENCE water, a wave swept down the fiord. landslide last fall caused a Unlike during the Lituya giant wave of the type not Bay tsunami – during which seen in Alaska since the stothree anchored boats were ried 1958 event in Lituya Bay. sunk by or rode atop a 100After a period of heavy foot wall of water – no fisherrains, a mountainside near man were in Taan Bay at the Tyndall Glacier collapsed into time of the slide. a fiord of Icy Bay on October “If it was September or any 17, 2015. The displaced water time in the summer, the wave generated a wave that sheared could have gotten a fishing alders more than 500 feet up boat or two,” Larsen said. on a hillside across from the The Icy Bay landslide was slide. larger than the amount of rock To put that in perspective, and soil a huge earthquake the 2011 tsunami in Japan shook into Lituya Bay on a July reached about 130 feet above day in 1958. But the Lituya Bay sea level. The Icy Bay wave wave was larger because it fell may be the largest since a from a higher elevation into magnitude 8 earthquake shook deeper water. much of a mountain into Scientists estimate the Icy Lituya Bay in 1958. The wave Bay slide might be the bigthat followed ripped spruce gest non-volcanic landslide, Submitted Photo/Chris Larsen from 1,700 feet up a mountain by volume, in North America’s The site of an October landslide in Taan Fiord, within Icy Bay. slope and left trimlines in the written history. Icy Bay and bay that are visible today. slide spilled 200 million tons of places like it will have more landslides as time goes on, rock in 60 seconds.

Last October, seismologists Winter snows hid the extent Larsen said. Warmer temperaat Columbia University in of the wave generated from the tures melt more glacial ice that New York detected the Icy Bay buttress hillsides. When the ice landslide on their instruments. rock avalanche. Upon hearing Göran Ekström and Colin Stark a report from a pilot colleague melts, oversteepened slopes will fail. Sometimes it takes a that the landslide area of Icy specialize in picking up landBay was free of snow, glaciolo- big rain or an earthquake to slide signals. They figured the shake them down. gist Chris Larsen flew there in “These megatsunamis are his Cessna 180 from his home infrequent in the historical in Fairbanks. The Geophysirecord but will most likely cal Institute professor used a camera system mounted in his increase,” Larsen said.

Since the late 1970s, the plane to make a high resoluUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks’ tion map of the landslide and Geophysical Institute has provided the path of the megatsunami. this column free in cooperation “It almost blows away with the UAF research community. everything in the historical reNed Rozell is a science writer for cord except for Lituya Bay,” he the Geophysical Institute.

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Public notice is hereby given, to the citizens of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, that I have granted a poll to elect: 1-CHIEF And, that such poll will be held at polling places as set below: Date: May 2, 2016 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM NOTICE is further given that the persons officially nominated as candidates are as follows:

CHIEF Stanley Njootly Sr. Tracy M. Rispin

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Words and music to go to war to considered to be part of the British Empire. But the hit of the evening, according to the newspaper, was little Gordon McKeen when he performed his own composition titled “The Yukon Boys Will Surely Win Where the English Channel Flows.”

Jack Suttles, an American from the Klondike, had once been a member of a minstrel group, and had toured the continent before coming north. His name appears in the Dawson Daily News a number of times with reference to his musical and cinematographic creations.

In May of 1916, he created the song titled “Life Along the Yukon,” whose lyrics were enough to instill homesickness in the heartiest Yukon soldiers:

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HUNTER It’s a long way to dear old Klondike, It’s a long way to go; It’s a long way to golden Yukon – To the homeland of the sourdough.

You may sing of Tipperary.

Strand and Leicester Square – It’s a longer mush to old Klondike.

But my heart’s right there.

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The two stanzas above, which were sung to the tune of “It’s a Long way to Tipperary,” were composed a few weeks after war was declared

by Canada, against Germany, in August, 1914. The words were penned

by John Dines, who was referred to in the Dawson Daily News as Dawson’s troubadour. When not working for the Dawson City Fire Department, he was a musician and band leader who performed and

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When hundreds of Yukon men went overseas to war, their spirits were lifted somewhat by the rousing poems and songs composed by their compatriots back home. entertained for dances in Dawson.

The Boyle detachment was sponsored by mining millionaire Joe Boyle and was to be sent overseas as a unit to fight in a machine gun battery. The detachment already had a mascot, a shaggyhaired hound named Jack; now they had a rousing song to “sing with zest when they sit about the campfires on the way to Berlin.”

The Great War had a catalytic effect upon the artistic endeavours of many Yukon poets and troubadours. These composers created lively pieces to perform at social events and fundraisers for the

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Patriotic Fund, the Yukon Comfort Fund, and various other charitable wartime causes.

In the fall of 1915, the Whitehorse chapter of the International Order, Daughters of the Empire (IODE), received a hundred copies of the words of a song written by George Warnicker of Vancouver. It was titled “Why Don’t You Wear a Uniform?” and its obvious intent was to shame young fit men into volunteering in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Its effect upon the ears of the Whitehorse men who read the words or heard the song is not known, but a hundred or so men from the southern Yukon eventually enlisted.

When the men of the George Black contingent were preparing to leave Dawson in October of 1916, a gathering was held in the Moose Hall the evening of October 7. Stirring patriotic songs were sung by the community; popular favourites at the time included “Oh Canada,” “The Maple Leaf Forever,” and “Rule Britannia.” The latter song acknowledged that Canada was still

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And so I am sending the token, Rich with their magic charm, Straight from the heart of the Yukon,

You may talk about your rivers, from the Volga to the Rhine.

To guard you and keep you from harm.

But of all the pictured places, there is none of them like mine.

We feel that your sturdy manhood,

Where the mighty Yukon River is flowing to the sea

Your courage tried and true,

Life along the Yukon is good enough for me.

The tune continues for several more verses, but you get the idea. In early December, 1916, Willie Chisholm, described as one of the Yukon’s most noted poets, wrote a letter to the Dawson Daily News, portraying in verse the daily routine at the Willows Camp in Victoria. This was where the men were receiving training before heading overseas as an infantry company.

Marie Joussaye Fotheringham, whose husband, a former Mountie, had enlisted with the George Black contingent, compiled her own literary work into a small booklet of poems titled “Selections from Anglo Saxon Songs.” The booklet sold for a dollar a copy, and half the proceeds were donated “to provide Field Comforts for our Yukon Soldiers at the Front.” All of the men who enlisted were to receive a free copy from the Women’s Protective League in Dawson.

Fotheringham was no novice

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to the literary establishment; she had already published a book of poems, including her most well-known work, Only a Working Girl. The Canadian Encyclopedia online describes her as Canada’s first working-class poet. Among her Anglo Saxon verses was “Good Luck to the Yukon Contingent.” She gathered over 200 four-leaf clovers from the parade grounds of Minto Park in Dawson. Each was carefully mounted on cards bearing the aforementioned poem, which included the following:

With the luck of the British army Will carry you safely through.

In January, 1917, Martha Black accompanied her husband overseas, serving as first-aid attendant to the men aboard the troop ship the S.S. Canada. Charles Sedley Barwell, with the Yukon Infantry Company, created the following impromptu shanty, which was sung lustily on deck between dashes of salt-sea spray, demonstrating that the one and only lady voyager among the 1500 passengers was far from being an unwelcome mess mate or any damper on the soldiers’ merriment: We have stolen Mrs. Black and we will not bring her back, ‘Till the Germans quit and when the Allies win ‘Till we nail the Union Jack to the Kaiser’s chimney stack, And we toast the Yukon Daughters in Berlin.

The only poet who did not contribute any verse that made reference to Dawson City or the Klondike was the world famous Bard of the Yukon, Robert W. Service, who served as a journalist, then as an ambulance driver during the war.

The closest he came to mentioning the territory was in the poem “The Man From Athabasca.” It was about a man from the Canadian north, who yearned for home, and charmed his fellow soldiers with stories of his life in the northland.

Service’s poems were published in Rhymes of a Red Cross Man. It became a best seller that topped the international book sales for many months.

Learn more about Robert Service and his wartime poetry at “The North and World War I” conference, which will take place in Whitehorse and Dawson City May 9-15.

For more information about the conference, go to: http://heritageyukon.ca/wwi/ north-and-wwi-conference Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in Whitehorse. He is currently writing a book on the Yukon in World War I. You can contact him at msgates@northwestel.net

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Get together en français L’AFY vous propose un nouveau rendez-vous mensuel à Dawson sur fond de musique en français. Petits et grands, francophones et francophiles, tous sont les bienvenus! Apportez votre plat préféré et venez participer aux discussions, activités ou jeux proposés. Le 22 avril, de 17 h 30 à 19 h 30, au Klondike Institute of Art and Culture. dawson@ @afy.yk.ca yy

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Arctic Edge posts team record of 21 medals on Vancouver Island

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Arctic Edge skater Alissa Russell competes at the Vancouver Island Skate International over the weekend in Parksville, B.C. The Whitehorse figure skating club won 21 medals at the meet.

2014 and 18 last year, members of the Whitehorse figure skating News Reporter club collected a team record of 21 medals at the Super Series or a fourth year in a row, the season-ending competition over Arctic Edge Skating Club the weekend in Parksville, B.C. surpassed its medal count “It always seems to be a good from the previous year at the end-of-the-year (competition).

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“There was a lot of positive placements and personal bests … They’ve worked really hard and they keep representing us well when we go out to competitions. They all came back with something positive.”

Over half the team of 12 skat-

ers won two or more medals, but only one grabbed two gold.

Lenneah Timmermans took gold in the junior bronze solo dance competition and in Elements 1. She also placed sixth in STAR4 girls U13.

Teammate Mikayla Kramer skated to gold in the gold interpretive division. She also claimed silver in senior silver solo dance and open elements.

Bronwyn Hayes placed first out of 10 skaters for gold in bronze Interpretive. She also pocked bronze in STAR5 girls U13 and Elements 2.

Adrian Lau won two medals in just his second competition outside of Yukon with silver in STAR4 Boys and bronze in preintro interpretive.

Mikayla McCain scored a gold in STAR4 girls U13, bronze in pre-intro interpretive and placed fourth in elements.

Anika Kramer achieved gold in STAR3 and silver in pre-intro interpretive.

Alissa Russell pocketed gold in Elements 2, placed fourth out

of 17 in pre-juvenile women U13 and fifth in bronze interpretive.

“I skated well this weekend and I was most proud of my double toe,” said Russell in an email to the News. “This competition had lots of our skaters and we had fun.”

Teammate Natalie Austin raked in the silver, placing second in intro interpretive, STAR3 ladies and junior bronze solo dance.

Chloe Van Lankveld landed a silver in intro interpretive and came fifth in STAR4 girls U10.

Jamie Nickel attained silver in bronze interpretive women and also posted fifth-place finishes in STAR5 girls U13 and Elements 2.

Tessa Moore added another silver on the pile, placing second out of 17 in pre-juvenile women U13. She also placed sixth bronze interpretive.

Meghan Birmingham skated to fourth in Elements 2, eighth in bronze interpretive and ninth in senior bronze.

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ukon players continue to be luminous blips on B.C. Hockey’s radar.

Four Whitehorse players have been invited to the B.C. Cup, under-16 elite showcase, this month in Salmon Arm, B.C. Hockey announced this week.

“It speaks to how good those four hockey players are,” said U16 Mustangs head coach Martin Lawrie. “Behind the scenes, the support they’ve received from (Whitehorse) Minor Hockey has been a big part of opening these opportunities for them.

“They are four really good hockey players, so it’s exciting.”

Whitehorse’s Bryce Anderson, Oscar Burgess, Dylan Cozens and Brett Walchuk are among 120 players selected from a pool of about 7,000 2001-born players from B.C. and Yukon.

It’s the first time in about a decade that four Yukon players have been invited in the same season to attend the U16 identification camp that offers players the chance to perform in front of B.C. Hockey and Hockey Canada scouts.

“The experience is going to be great. The concept behind it is built off a Hockey Canada model, exposing players who have been identified to these camps to see how they operate at the next level,” said Lawrie. “The ultimate goal for these guys is to make Team B.C. They cut down from this camp to 40 kids who get invited to a final camp (in July).”

All four players were on the Whitehorse Bantam Mustangs gold-winner rep team – the first ever from Yukon – at the B.C. Hockey Championships last year.

This season Anderson plays forward for the Bantam Mustangs, Burgess forward for the U16 Mustangs and the Bantam Mustangs, Walchuk defence for the U16 Mustangs.

Anderson, Burgess and Walchuk were on the Bantam Mus-

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Yukon Mustangs forward Bryce Anderson handles the puck at a tournament in December. Anderson is one of four Whitehorse players selected for the B.C. Cup U16 identification camp this month in Salmon Arm. tangs when they won silver at the B.C. Hockey Championships for Tier 3 last month in Smithers.

Cozens has been a team leader for the Delta Hockey Academy bantam prep team in B.C. this season. The winger finished the season second on the team in scoring with 31 points (19 goals and 12 assists) in 25 games.

Cozens led his team in scoring in two premier western Canadian tournaments – the John Reid Memorial and the Pat Quinn Classic – this season with All-Star and MVP honours picked up.

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in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League last month.

While the four players received invites to Salmon Arm, another is already there.

Whitehorse’s Maddie Nicholson, a forward for the Female Mustangs this season, is currently there playing in the B.C. Cup for U16 females. Nicholson, who was also invited to the camp last year, is one of 114 players selected.

Though there hasn’t been a formal announcement, hockey insiders say Whitehorse’s Kyron Crosby will receive an invitation to the B.C. Cup for U15 players next month in Richmond. Crosby was also on the silver-winning Bantam Mustangs last month.

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Left: Titan Gaming’s Sebastin Insley scores his second of three goals during the atom final of the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Championships on Sunday at the Canada Games Centre. Titan Gaming defeated PNW Group 6-3 for the title. Above: Titan Gaming goalie Kieran Mooney ensures a shot goes wide during the final.

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hitehorse Dental drilled the competition in novice and Titan Gaming were titans of the atom division at the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Championships on Sunday at the Canada Games Centre.

“We are all very excited for the kids. They practiced hard all year and were committed to getting better everyday,” said Dental head coach Tim Hogan in an email to the News.

“We are very proud of them for keeping a positive attitude in the games we were losing and working through that adversity to play hard all weekend.”

Whitehorse Dental had to fight to reach the novice final, but when they got there they ran away with it, beating Kilrich Builders 7-0.

Rowin Lang had a four-point game with a hat trick, and Noah Kinney had a goal and assist.

Axel Anderson, Casey Tisiga and Owen Hogan also scored.

Dental goalie Ray Stalder kept the net clean for his second shutout of the championship.

“Rowan Lang had a great game. Thayer Battersby and Alex Kiriak kept our team in every game with their amazing defence,” said Tim. “Noah Kinney and Owen Hogan did a great job bringing the puck out of our end to get shots on net and set the rest of the team up to get goals on rebounds. Aiden Lund-Rayner was always in the right spot to get shots on net. Casey Tisiga and Axel Anderson got early goals to jump start the team in the final game.

“Everyone on the team played as hard as they could all weekend and contributed when they had

the chance.”

As lopsided as the score of the final was, Whitehorse Dental barely made it past the semifinal. After going 2-2 in the round robin, Dental squeaked by Envirolube in a 2-1 overtime win with Aiden Lund-Rayner scoring the game-winner.

“All of the teams in the novice division were pretty even and they all spent the season taking turns winning some games,” said Tim. Booster Juice took third in a 3-1 win over Envirolube with a pair of goals from Drake Cooper.

Canadian Tire placed fifth.

With only a few losses to blemish their season record, Titan Gaming dominated the league. But things didn’t look all too promising early on in last week’s championship.

Titan suffered a 3-2 loss to PNW Group in round robin play before meeting them again in the atom final.

“Our kids were pretty dejected

after that game, but we had a good talk in the dressing room and got their spirits back up,” said Titan head coach Adam Labar.

Titan Gaming claimed the atom title with a 6 – 3 win over PNW. Scoring machines Sebastin Insley and Conner Labar led the team in the final. Insley registered a natural hat trick, capped with the game-winning goal.

Conner assisted the game-winner and added his team’s last two goals of the season. Kurtis Hyatt also scored.

“Everyone in the dressing room, including the parents, were ecstatic,” said Adam.

“Our approach all year was about being a team … Every player on my team from day one was held accountable. They all learned real fast and committed to playing for each other.

“I had a lot of players playing for five or six years and I had a lot of first-year players, so I had a re-

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Skookum Asphault grabbed bronze with a 6-2 win over fourth

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Whitehorse Beverages finished in fifth place.

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The Auroras cast a spell on judges at the Mabel Moran Regional Island Interior and Lower Mainland Meet over the weekend in Richmond, B.C. The squad from the Northern Novas, Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s synchronized swim club, won gold in the recreational Star 3-4 division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were put together in January so it was kind of a late start, but they all seemed to work really well together,â&#x20AC;? said Northern Novas coach Aura-lea Harper, of the team which includes Ella Laliberty, Chrystal Goulah, Kinley Battersby, Mia Houde, and Mia Maguire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like they had a good time, which is most important.â&#x20AC;?

The Northern Novas sent 11 swimmers to the meet, which was the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meet of the season outside of Yukon.

The pre-competitive team of Camron Maguire, Helene Maguire, Taylor Jobin, Amelia Frey and Kate Josie, took second in the provincial stream 11-12 category.

Jobin produced a second place finish in the solo category for the 13-15 age group. Teammate Teera Walsh took third in the 16-18 age group.

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Yukon’s men’s rink, Team Stuart, notched two wins while the territory’s women’s rink, Team Johnson, earned one win at the championship for curlers 60 and over.

Skip Darol Stuart, who has competed at two Brier championships, was sliding granite at his first masters nationals.

“I enjoyed it immensely. It was a whole lot of fun,” said Stuart. “We didn’t do as well as we would have liked, but the competition was rather stiffer than I expected.”

Team Stuart (2-7) produced one win in their pool and one in the seeding round to place fourth out of six in the seeding pool and 12th overall ahead of N.W.T. and P.E.I. The rink, which included third Gordon Zealand, second Robert Walker and lead Clarence Jack, beat N.W.T. 10-4 and P.E.I. 6-3.

They also lost in an extra end to Team Ontario, who placed second with a loss to Alberta in the final.

Stuart’s teammates have all competed at the championship before, but Jack, playing in his 15th, was far and away the team’s veteran.

“He knew everybody there,” said Stuart. “He said it would rank up there as one of the best ones he’s been to. They treat you pretty well in Nova Scotia.”

Team Johnson came away with a 1-7 record, placing fourth out of four in the women’s seeding pool.

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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 BRIGHT OFFICE/STUDIO Space Available 1,300 sq. ft.

129 Copper Road.

Space includes Kitchen area with stove & fridge.

667-2614 Ask for Brenda or Michelle totalfire@northwestel.net

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 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 APT, downtown, N/S, no dogs, utils included, handicapped accessible, $950/mon + dd. 633-3940 ROOM AVAILABLE for responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, $750/mon all inclusive. 393-2275 QUIET 3-ROOM cabin, 1/2 acre lot, Tagish Rd, no power, water or neighbours, wood heat, pet ok, $300/mon. 867-399-3920 2-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, Riverdale, open concept, N/S, N/P, laundry facility, shed, $1,100/mon + utils + $1,100 dd, close to schools & hospital, photo: madidi-amazon.com/38_suiteb_photo.htm.

322-1476

GREAT OLD HOUSE downtown converted to commercial/office space. â&#x20AC;˘Next door to coffee shop. â&#x20AC;˘1,500 sq ft @ $17 sq ft plus triple net. â&#x20AC;˘Will do renovations.

Contact Glenys @ 335-0148

2-BDRM APT, Riverdale, with balcony, only 2 yrs old, avail immediately, heat, lights & water incl, laundry, responsible tenant, N/P, no parties, $1,500/mon. 668-5558 FULLY FURNISHED bedroom, Copper Ridge, close to bus route, grocery store, includes utilities including wifi, cable, refs reqĘźd. 335-0388

2-BDRM 1 bath, Riverdale, bright, close to shopping, schools, bus, 2 parking spots, N/S, N/P, available May 1, $1,300/mon including utilities. 333-9948 after 5pm or email styxel@hotmail.com PUERTO VALLARTA/MEXICO 5-star timeshare rental, several rooms can be arranged, ocean view. Call 334-6948 for details

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HOUSE HUNTERS

LIKE NEW - INGRAM DUPLEX!

WATERFRONT - TAGISH LAKE CABIN

37 YEARS, Yukon resident, willing to house-sit, look after your property.

Marcel@madidi-amazon.com 1-BDRM SUITE, Copper Ridge, very nice, private, N/S, N/P, responsible tenants, avail May 1, $950/mon + utils. 456-7397 ROOM IN new 3-bdrm condo, Porter Creek, responsible tenant, avail May 1, dd & refs reqĘźd, utilities included except internet, $700/mon. 335-0487 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE year-round, professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house, references. Tracy @ 334-2882 4-BDRM 3.5 bath, 15 mins north of Porter Creek, 40 acres fenced, great for horses, avail June 1, $2,500/mon + utils. 334-6615 EXPERIENCE ALL THE YUKON wilderness has to offer!

Our outpost camp is the perfect spot for large or small groups.

Weekly rentals include luxurious main lodge, three separate guest cabins, shower house, motor boats, canoes, and kayaks.

World class fishing & outdoor adventures are right out the door!

Contact Grizzly Creek Lodge @ 867-399-3791 or ofarrell.dr@gmail.com for more info.

1-BDRM GROUND floor apt in quiet Porter Creek home, bright, sunny, carport, sep ent, private laundry, wood stove, N/S, no parties, $975/mon incl heat & elec. 332-0067 FURNISHED ROOM, Riverdale, all included, with 2 adults & 1 cat, N/S, $600. 336-4887

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FOR LEASE PRIME LOCATION ON 2ND AVE. Suitable for retail, ofďŹ ce or commercial. 1,145sq. ft. or larger if units combined. Handicap accessible.

Lots of parking for customers or clients To view or for more information call

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Almost new, bright Condo on greenbelt with garage. 3 BR, 2.5 bath. Walk-in cemented 4' crawl space. No more cutting the grass or storing garbage in your home until garbage day & minimal snow shoveling. Be pampered by condo living, let someone else do the exterior maintenance while you enjoy life.

$339,000

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FULL DUPLEX - PORTER CREEK!

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Friday, April 15, 2016

YUKON NEWS

2-BDRM 1-BATH mobile home, Takhini, all appliances, bright & sunny, rebuilt unit 2007, $1,300/mon + utils. Call/text 780-257-2928 to view

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NEW 20X26 ft cabin, Mendenhall, 40 minutes from Whitehorse, toilet, shower, electric heat, new appliances, next door to convenience store, pub, restaurant. 668-4540 ROOMMATE WANTED, Marsh Lake, quiet, beautiful waterfront location, hiking trails, canoe/kayak access, animals welcome, $450/mon. 660-4321 FURNISHED ROOM, includes double bed, TV with cable, wifi internet & all utilities, shared laundry/kitchen facilities, avail May 1, parking available, $650/mon. 333-3457 1-BDRM ONE month short rent, fully furnished, 3 minutes to bus, avail May 1-May 31, dd reqʼd, N/S, N/P, $450 + utilities.

334-3280 EXECUTIVE 3-BDRM main floor of house, Copper Ridge, N/S, avail June 1, quiet, responsible tenants, lease required, $1,450/mon + utils. 393-3109 3-BDRM SUITE, Crestview, fenced yard, all inclusive heat, electric, TV, Internet, private laundry, dishwasher, available June 1, pets ok, lease required, $1,700/mon. Txt or call 336-0306

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 LAND FOR my skid cabin/art studio. Am currently in W-horse but would consider other locations/remote areas. Proximity to water/views/internet a bonus. Contact thesiswhereitallbegan@zoho.com

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VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon

AREA MANAGER

AFD Petroleum is currently looking for an area manager for our Whitehorse and Dawson City locations. If you are an energetic, self- motivated individual with 5+ years of management experience and would like to contribute to the success of a growing company, then this could be the job for you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO:

www.afdpetroleum.com/careers EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Yukon Suspension Bridge is currently seeking Employees for the up-coming 2016 tourist season.

Positions available are:

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HEAD CHEF COOK ASSISTANT/DISHWASHER RESTAURANT SERVER CASHIER TOUR GUIDE

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

For more information of our business visit us at,

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT SERVICES THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have a relevant certificate or diploma in Civil Engineering, building technology, business management, project and property management or the equivalent in training and experience. The incumbent will have a broad knowledge of First Nations Government systems and an awareness of housing issues affecting First Nation people both locally and nationally. Knowledge of building construction codes and regulations, WCB regulations, and employment law is also a must.

Candidates should also possess very strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills, as well as have extensive financial management experience.

THE JOB: This key senior management position is responsible for directing Government Services activities that include construction and renovation projects, building operations and maintenance, managing landlord and tenant relationships, and community infrastructure planning and operations.

Supervising a variety of positions in the Government Services department, this position will direct the provision of day-to-day government services to the community and implement construction and capital projects, while also ensuring that strategic goals, work plans, policies & procedures are developed, implemented and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

A detailed job description is available @ http://www.vgfn.ca/employment. php Salary Range: $52.47 to $68.21 per hour (65 hours biweekly); plus benefits

www.yukonsuspensionbridge.com

COTTAGE-STYLE TRAILER, 1.5 bdrms, tongue & grove/living room, click flooring, tiling, new bathrm fixtures, new deck, permaculture garden, 3 appliances, trails/view, quick sale, $23,000 obo. 668-5188

Email: info@yukonsuspensionbridge.com Phone: 604-628-5660 Fax: 867-456-7001

Please submit resumes by: April 22, 2016 @ 4p.m. to: Brenda Frost Manager, Human Resources Tel: (867)966-3261 ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3800 Email: hrd@vgfn.net

2-BDRM 2-BATH condo, 58 Falcon Drive, perfectly situated, 1280 sq ft, asking $285,000 furnished, possible unfurnished.

Serge @ 667-5462 days, 667-2196 evenings

Posted: April 4, 2016 3-BDRM 2.5 bath condo, 302-102 Goldeneye St, bright, almost new, on greenbelt, garage, walk-in 4ʼ crawl space, $359,000.

633-6813 OPEN HOUSE, 3-bdrm 2.5 bath condo, 302-102 Goldeneye St, Saturday April 16, 1pm-3pm, almost new, bright, on greenbelt, walk-in cemented crawl space, $359,999.

SQUANGA LAKE .6 acre waterfront property w/camp, year round access, $95,000 obo. 867-821-4429 leave message

is inviting applications for

2016 Finance Assistant Senior Summer Student THIS IS A TERM POSITION Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing basic financial and clerical support to the Finance Department of TTC including general back-up and support for accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliation functions. The position also assists other Finance staff in the performance of their duties as necessary

The student must have been enrolled & completed school for the 2015/2016 school year and must be returning to school in September 2016.

Education & Experience • • •

PURSUANT TO: BYLAW #2016-01 The TOWN OF FARO invites interested parties to submit a bid for the purchase of Lot 321, otherwise known as

519 DOUGLASS DR.

on an “as-is, where-is” basis.

Bids shall be accepted at the Town Office in a sealed envelope clearly marked

“Lot 321 Auction” during regular business hours until 3:00pm PST, Friday, April 22, 2016.

For complete auction details visit the Bids and Tenders page at www.faroyukon.ca Or, contact the CAO at 200 Campbell St. PO Box 580, Faro, YT Y0B1K0 Phone: (867) 994-2728 E-mail: cao-faro@faroyukon.ca

• • • • • • • •

Must have a Valid Driver’s License Preferably a Grade 11 or 12 student Inputs all assigned financial data such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, contribution agreements, temporary financial assistance, etc. into AccPac and other databases i.e. AIS. Monitor aeroplan points and book flights or use points as policy states when necessary.

Receives and processes interoffice mail.

Maintains the list of long distance codes for employees, and adds or deletes codes in the Genesis system.

Maintains cash receipts filing and bank deposit slip filing. Assists accounts receivable with research when necessary.

Purchases supplies for Finance department and performs general purchases for TTC such as purchase orders, letterhead, travel claims, envelopes, printer supplies, etc Photocopies and binds budget book and audited financial statements annually and distributes materials to appropriate persons and/or departments.

Assists with arranging/coordinating various meetings and/or workshops, as required.

Performs reconciliations of various accounts as directed and assists other finance department staff as necessary.

For more information please call 867.390.2532 ext 316.

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

Closing Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 *no later than 4pm** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.ttc-teslin.com

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Finance AR Assistant This is a term position for 12 months June 2016 - June 2017

Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing and managing collection services behalf of TTC. The position is responsible for administration of accounts receivable. The position is responsible for the working with the Housing Department on current rental collection requirements and undertakes all activities associated with old housing related debts.

Education & Experience • Grade 12 and/or post-secondary education in accounting • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Knowledge of, and experience with, applying accounting principles and procedures on a computerized accounting system - Accpac, including the processing of accounts receivable • Knowledge of, and experience with, the reconciliation of statements/ accounts; • Knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office; • Good computer skills and experience with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel; • Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; • Excellent communication skills; • Strong organizational skills; • Knowledge of TTC policies and procedures; • Knowledge of office practices and procedures; • Good work ethic, good attitude, team player and willing to take training; For a job description please call 867.390.2532 ext 316 To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume HR & Staff Development Officer Workforce Development Teslin Tlingit Council Box 133 Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 f. 867.390.2176 humanresources@ttc-teslin.com

Closing Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 **no later than 4pm** TTC’S HIRING POLICY WILL BE IN EFFECT.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.ttc-teslin.com

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COUNTRY LIVING, 2-bdrm 1 bath, family room, oak kitchen, living room, garden doors to deck, lake view, rock & driftwood gardens, appointment necessary, $329,500. 660-4022

Manager Required for Mobile Home Park:

Job Positions

We are looking for a couple or individuals to manage a 140-space mobile home park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of management including: Working with tenants to collect rent, enforce rules, deal with resident issues, must have strong communication skills and the ability to manage an office.

Previous experience in a related position managing MHP or Apartments and performing light maintenance work would be preferable.

ISSUE DATE: APRIL 11, 2016 The Village of Haines Junction is looking to hire:

TAGISH LAKE waterfront cabin, hour south of Whitehorse, road access, power, phone/Internet, ot 100 X 150, cabin 540 sq ft plus sleeping loft, $189,000. 867-334-4770

Senior Lifeguard(s) Executive Assistant (Exempt Position) Summer Student – Office Administration (Term Position)

This is a part-time position, living on-site and includes a 3-bedroom 2-bath mobile home plus utilities with a small contract fee.

Contact: Cao-vhj@yknet.ca Chief Administrative Officer, Monika Schittek Village of Haines Junction, Box 5339, Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0

APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CREDIT AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Please submit your resume to ttc@northwestel.net.

More information is available at: http://www.hainesjunctionyukon.com/ index.php/village-services/jobs-tenders-rfps

Full time Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Must have experience in a Auto Body Repair Shop doing polishing and final detailing/clean up for delivery, some paint preparation as well. Experience in yard management and organizing vehicles is needed. Must have a polite, courteous demeanor, and good communication skills when dealing with customers and co-workers. Job entails heavy lifting and strenuous work, so it is necessary to be in good physical condition. Must be willing to work in dusty, noisy body shop environment and have a great work ethic. Other duties include shop custodial work as well as shuttling customers and delivery of vehicles, a drivers license with clean abstract is required.

• Designated • Certified • Insured

www.generalenterprises.ca

Help Wanted

CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Be part of one of Canada’s most dynamic environmental and socio-economic assessment processes and work with an energe c, progressive organiza on. We are commi ed to the well-being of our employees and encourage their personal and professional development.

Please send your resume to

info@norcope.com or fax 867-633-2620 Look us up on the web at www.norcope.com WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS SEASON!

We are an impar al, effec ve and efficient organiza on that provides assistance to all involved in the assessment process.

ASSESSMENT OFFICER

If you feel you have the qualifica ons and desire to meet the challenges of this posi on, please forward a cover le er and resume outlining how your experience and qualifica ons relate directly to the posi on.

A job descrip on is available at the Dawson Designated Office, 705 Church Street in Dawson YESAB Head Office, Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street in Whitehorse or on our website at www.yesab.ca.

Please submit applica ons to: Finance and Administra on Manager, YESAB Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J9 Ph: 867.668.6420 Fax: 867.668.6425 or email to yesab@yesab.ca Toll free: 1.866.322.4040 Resumes must be received by April 17, 2016.

Mukluk Appraisals Inc. (867) 335-1798

The following full time positions are available (min. 3 yrs Experience): Redi-Mix Drivers Precast personal Screen Plant operator Form work Carpenter Concrete place and finish

Heavy equipment operators Truck drivers Class 1 and Class 3 Pipe utility installers Supervisors Survey

The annual salary range for this posi on is $67,988 - $78,385 based on 75 hours biweekly.

26-37 SYCAMORE, completely redone in 2015 mobile home, like new, new roof, siding, windows, kitchen, bathroom, flooring etc.

Reduced priced, now asking $82,000.0 Call 332-8777 to arrange a visit.

mukluk@hushmail.com

Phone days 867-667-6315 • Fax 867-668-6977 Email: irving@northwestel.net

Located in Dawson, this posi on reports to the Manager, Designated Office and is responsible for assis ng in conduc ng environmental and socio-economic assessment of projects. This includes iden fying project effects and mi ga on measures for adverse effects, determining the significance of any residual effects and developing recommenda ons.

CORNER OF Range Road and Rhine Road, Takhini, 39,000 square feet of property, zoned for commercial and residential, $440,000. 867-332-1927

Resumés must be received no later than: 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, April 21, 2016

SPECIALIZED CLEANER

Dawson Designated Office Full-Ɵme, 6-month Term

CABIN AT Marsh Lake, New Constabulary subdivision, 1/2 acre lot, 2 sheds, foundation started for shop, for more info call 668-2006 lv msg

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Salesperson/Product Advisor Detailer, Detail Supervisor Tire & Lube Technician Must have own tools.

All positions are full-time permanent.

We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.

If you are friendly, energetic and have a great attitude, please apply in person with resume and drivers abstract to 6111-6th Avenue, Downtown, Whitehorse.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. We thank all applicants but only those short-listed will be contacted.

HELP WANTED Hotel Front Desk Clerk NOC #6525 Qualifications: Completion of college program in front desk operations or hotel management required.

Applicants with relevant experience preferred Hours: 40 hours per week Wage: $15/hr Duties: •Register arriving guests, assign rooms •Answer telephone enquiries •Compile and check daily records Contact: HR Manager hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A-2H1 LEAD CSR NOC#6551 $17 per hour, 40 hours per week Duties: to provide wide range of cash based products and services Email taunya.hirschl@moneymartdr.com

CATERING COORDINATOR Prepare and coordinate healthy meals, snacks and drinks for our Yukon locations and local events.

Events planner with culinary/catering skills to use collaborative social media tools to plan, administer and supervise our organization’s catering operations. More info… www.openbroadcaster.pro/opportunity

Looking for

BARISTA

in high paced coffeeshop in Carcross.

Full-time position.

Please call 333-0535

Friday, April 15, 2016

Help Wanted RETAIL SALESPERSONS, CARCROSS. Full or part time hours.

Duties include handling food, cleaning, inventory management, folding clothes.

Must be reliable, friendly, able to multi-task.

Starts mid May. Apply to mattwat@shaw.ca.

Miscellaneous for Sale 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 Native Brain-Tanned MOOSE HIDES At Reasonable Prices Tanned beaver & other furs also available.

Phone (780) 355-3557 or (780) 461-9677 or write: Lodge Fur & Hides Box 87, Faust, AB. T0G-0X0 NEW PUMP, factory fabricated, on wheels/dolly, suitable for firefighting, prospecting or other high pressure uses, c/w new fire hose, suction hose & hardware, never used, $650. 867-993-3525 SELF PROPELLED SNOW Blower, clears 30" wide path, electric start, 6 forward & two reverse speeds, excellent condition, canopy available extra, $700. 333-9020

YUKON NEWS

2 AIR North sale tickets, Whitehorse-Dawson, or Dawson-Old Crow, or Dawson-Inuvik, 130 ea. 332-9975

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MENĘźS BLACK shoes, sz 9, like new, $15.

334-8318 REFILL THE SHED with super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine this spring: $225 cord bucked/delivered.

Text or call Doug Martens @ 334-7364 BROTHER CORRECTRONIC GX-6750 electronic typewriter w/extra ribbon and manual, new $160, asking $70. 660-4443 66Ęź HEAVY duty 3/4â&#x20AC;? copper roll for plumbing water lines, paid $660, asking $350.

334-6685 LIONEL OR MTH trains, looking to buy or trade. Call 633-6310 MILWAUKEE 12â&#x20AC;? double mitre saw, slide cutting with stand, slide ot extensions for material, new $1,100, $800 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726

Employment Opportunity

Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity through education and training.

SANYO ELECTRONIC cash register, used for 1 year, $200. 867-689-9748 or 660-5411 LIVE ANIMAL cage trap, large, $30 ea, 2 for $50. 667-7467 50 DVDS, already bagged, $50. 334-5199 OIL SPACE heater, Monitor model 441, 40,000 BTU, intake/exhaust pipes included, fully serviced, working well when removed, $600. 334-3775 FREE, TWO bone coloured toilets in good shape and working fine. Terry @ 633-6081 TABLE TENNIS table on wheels with folding function for single person play, $75.

660-4321 QUALITY LARGE tanned black bear hide for sale, $900 obo, permits in hand.

335-5843 SHOP VAC, wet and dry, 10 gallons, like new. Call 633-4375

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Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions.

Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre COORDINATOR Traditional Teaching Circles and Camps

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Executive Assistant to Management Committee

Part-time position (3 days each week) from date of hire through February 29, 2017 Rate of pay: $29.39/hour

Regular Full-time / Salary: $49,249.18 - $57,614.57 Location: Whitehorse

This position is restricted to a survivor or intergenerational survivor of residential school. It requires a high degree of understanding on the lasting effects of residential schools.

CLOSING DATE: April 18, 2016 @ 4:30 pm CAFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HR Preferential Hire Policy will apply.

For a complete job description please check the CAFN website at http://www.cafn.ca/jobs.html or contact below.

The Coordinator of Traditional Teachings Circles and Camps is responsible for the successful delivery of weekly programming aimed at the following three goals: t To increase knowledge of Traditional education within Urban Residential School survivors and their families t To foster the relationship between Elders and younger generations by learning together and helping each other on their healing journeys t To help build strong foundations for future generations.

The Coordinator must work in unison with Elders and with facilitators and will partner closely with the Traditional Parenting Program. Through Traditional teaching circles and seasonal lands-based camps, the Coordinator will work with Elders, facilitators, and the Traditional Parenting program to provide opportunity for the Urban Aboriginal population to come together and share, learn, empower, grieve, love and support one another.

Client-centred tasks include, but are not limited to: t Hosting womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circles with female Elders and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circles with male Elders. t Hosting youth and Elder circles t Hosting family days t Hosting seasonal camps

Send up-to-date resumes to: Manager, Human Resources Champagne & Aishihik First Nations Fax: (867) 667-6202 / Phone: (867) 456-6882 Email: sbreithaupt@cafn.ca

QUILT SUPPLIES, fabric books, DVD, some rulers, templates etc, bobbin tension gauge top & bottom. 456-2541

MONARCH 1/2 hp deep well submersible pump, solid state control, 240 volts, good running condition, $75. 634-2321

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DOUBLE EGG carton foamy, $20; batting for stuffing, $10; A Hard DayĘźs Ride print by RCMP artist Todd Gray, $30. 633-5009

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Casual Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

BOSCH TABLESAW, 10â&#x20AC;? complete w/collapsing stand, must be seen, $700 new, asking $500. 335-4749 or 668-4726

SEED STARTER greenhouse, 4ĘźHx5ĘźWx2ĘźD, custom built, wood & glass, on wheels, $100.

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TWO PROPANE fireplaces, $200 each obo; two queen size boxsprings, no mattresses, $75 each. 335-1406

SEWING MACHINE table with 4 drawers, c/w stool with storage under the seat, $100.

333-9020 Canvas Tents and Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, B.C. Canvas Tent Shop, www.Canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices

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PO Box 580, Faro, YT Y0B1K0 Phone (867) 994-2728

JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE TOWN OF FARO Public Works Labourers and a Painter (May to September, full-time for 20 to 22 weeks)

Utility Operator (Permanent, full-time)

Summer Students in Public Works, Gardening and Recreation (Part-time and full-time)

GIS Technologist/Asset Management Specialist (16 week term, ideal for post-secondary student)

Check the Town of Faroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.faroyukon.ca for detailed job postings.

Resumes can be dropped off at the Town OfďŹ ce, faxed to 867-994-3154 or e-mailed to cao-faro@faroyukon.ca.

Roles and responsibilities include: t Develop, deliver, and report on all teaching circles and camps t Follow-up and host meetings with facilitators and Elders to evaluate programs t Follow-up with program participants to ascertain well-being t Develop safety plans t Provide direct support for Elders t Provide linkages for after-care counselling Requirements: t Strong understanding of the lasting effects of residential schools on survivors and their children t Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills. t Proven ability to work in emotionally exhaustive environments t Ability to work with all age groups in a diverse cultural setting. t Ability to maintain client conďŹ dentiality at all times.

This posting closes April 26 at 4:30pm.

Please forward your resumĂŠ and cover letter via e-mail or in person to: Marney Paradis Executive Director Skookum Jim Friendship Centre 3159 3rd Avenue sjfcexecutive@northwestel.net

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre 3159-3rd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1G1 Phone: 867-633-7680 | Fax: 867-668-4460 www.skookumjim.com

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CHEST WADERS, near new, $50; menʼs Vasque hiking boots, floater jacket, $40 ea obo; heavy glass office door with lock.

667-7144

MILWAUKEE 18 volt drill with 2 batteries, case & charger, used, good shape, new $275, asking $100 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726

2 WATER tanks with valves, 300 gal & 500 gal both for $1,000 or can be sold separately. 633-5243 or 334-8469

CABIN FOR SALE

2006 OIL furnace 56300 to 95400 BTU nozzle .60 67000 BTU maintained, still working great, available mid summer, 2006 tank so cannot be installed in City. 667-2461

12x24 Timber frame high insulation, tin roof, pine siding, custom kitchen, two lofts, gravity fed water tank, wood stove, 3 propane lamps, oven with double burner.

$48,000 | 867-335-1775

BURLS FOR sale, different sizes. 399-3920 eves.

SHOP CRANE, 2 tonnes, like new, $150.

Call 633-4375 20,000 LB rocker plate table 5th wheel, Reese lock safety, $600 obo. Gus at 393-4796

CABIN FOR sale, 12X24 timber frame, high insulation, tin roof, pine siding, custom kitchen, 2 lofts, gravity feed water tank, wood stove, 3 propane lamps, oven w/double burner, $48,000. 867-335-1775

PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com 2005 GIBSON Les Paul studio guitar & case, exc cond, $990 obo. 332-0067

Firewood

SMALL FROST Queen freezer, $125 obo.

332-0067

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

20 CU ft refrigerator with bottom freezer, 5 years, great condition, $300. 633-2837

SAUNA STOVE, 13 inch, 25 inches long, $50. 456-4987

G.E. 4.5 cu ft top loader washer w/agitator, & G.E. 6 cu ft electric dryer, clean, exc cond, extended warranty on both to Nov./19, paid $1,265, asking $950. 633-2448.

OLDER BOSCH 12” miter chop saw, needs love but runs fine, $75. 335-4749 or 668-4726

Computers & Accessories SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 smart phone unlocked 16GB, gd cond, $190. 334-6087

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

✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ Prices as low as $245 per cord ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery

GOPRO HERO 4 silver video camera, brand new, includes an S.D. card, $500.

867-996-2368 CANON IMAGERUNNER photocopier, black and white, solid industrial/business machine, excellent condition, $150. Call or text Matt @ 332-1281

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Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators with minimum 5 years’ experience. Standard First Aid an asset and must be committed to safety.

Superintendent with minimum five years experience.

Must have working knowledge of practices, materials and equipment associated with civil construction, as well as a strong commitment to safety.

Project Manager/Estimator, must be team-oriented with strong computer skills and a good understanding of civil construction and site work.

Please forward resumes to office@castlerockent.com or fax to 867-633-2621.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Office Manager Posting Do you love working with people? Are you a goal oriented individual that likes to get things done? Is organization your middle name?

Dakwakada Capital Investments (DCI) is the investment arm of the Champagne Aishihik First Nation and one of the largest private sector employers in the Yukon.

We are looking for an Office Manager to join our team. This is a mission critical role as it keeps everything afloat and moving forward and it will never be described as dull! Your role ebbs and flows from report and funding writing, arranging board meetings and events, providing financial support, taking minutes, and managing paperwork though to website updating and participating in community engagement events.

As Office Manager you work as a core member of our team. You have a broad scope in supporting the DCI leadership team, the DCI Board of Directors, the Champagne and Aishihik Trust and the Boards of our subsidiary organizations. Confidentiality and discernment are inherent in your nature as you are immersed in our strategic operations.

Your positive attitude makes you a valued member of the team and is recognized by those around you. Your solid computer skills help you be efficient and effective with your work.

Come and join a successful Yukon based organization that offers competitive wages and benefits commensurate on education and experience. Please submit your resume to joey@dakwakada.com.

Closing Date: Monday, April 18th, 2016 at 4:00 PM

ANDYʼS FIREWOOD SERVICE Order Now For Spring/Summer Delivery Avoid High Fall Prices Quality standing dry Haines Junction Full stacked, measured cords Scheduled deliveries Satisfaction guaranteed $245/cord 667-6429 (or 335-0932)

Musical Instruments

Electrical Appliances

PROPANE BBQ, 2 burners with side warmer, no tank, $50. 633-4379 PAM STAND-UP floor screw gun with self feed screw strips, powered by Milwaukee drill, used once, new $450, asking for $400 with screws. 335-4749 or 668-4726

DEWALT AIR coil roofing nailer, used, complete with soft case & airhose, vg cond, used on 3 roofs, new $275, asking $150.

335-4749 or 668-4726

IPAD MINI 4, new with smart cover & GSX apple care, bought in December for $730, asking $600. Call 334-6948 for more info.

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Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

DONʼS FIREWOOD •Year round harvest/supply •Beetlekill stockpiled in Whitehorse •$235/cord delivered city limits U-Cut available “Firewood When You Want It!” 393-4397 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

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Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL RUGER 77-22, as new, 22 LR caliber, c/w scope, $700 obo. 668-4726 or 335-4749

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BROWNING BLR 308 lever action rifle, brand new in box, never fired, $850 obo. Call 335-5843

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633-2488

2000 DODGE Caravan, 225,000kms, running condition but needs some work, good rubber, trailer hitch, $650. 399-3920 eves

2008 PONTIAC Montana van, V6 auto, P/S, P/B, A/C, CD player, new tires, seats 6, 85,000kms, $7,100. 334-4210

RUGER MODEL 77, 270 Winchester cal, as new, only fired 10 rounds, green/brown laminated stock, c/w Ruger scope rings, $700 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726

1999 FORD Taurus 4-dr, V8 auto, new tires, $1,895. 667-7777

2008 PONTIAC Torrent, very clean, extra set of tires, new windshield, brakes, tires, remote start, $10,800. 335-1572

NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS safety course, Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, April 16 & 17, 8:30 am start. For more info call 633-2488 BENELLI MR-1 .223Rem semi-automatic rifle, x2/5 round magizine with scope, $1,500 obo, open to trades. 335-1467 WOOD LONGBOW with quiver of wood arrows, handmade in the USA, fully functional, also looks good for decoration or medieval role playing, $150. Call or txt Matt 332-1281

1999 M A Z D A Miata convertible, 230,000kms, new brakes & top, runs great, $5,100. 332-0067 1993 LINCOLN Town Car limousine, priced for quick sale at $3,500 obo. Call Mike 332-4444

2005 CHEV Blazer 4X4, 2-dr ZR2, 100,000kms, $2,500. 335-1490

Trucks

2005 CHEV Silverado 1500, LS Ext Cab, tonneau cover, spare tire all P265, 4 DR V8, rear tow receiver & wiring, power driver seat, great condition, $8,700 obo. 334-3456 2005 FORD Expedition, 190,000kms, exc cond, fully loaded, leather, P/W, sunroof, power seats, Blue Tooth, seats 8, command start, new battery & brakes, $7,900.

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LA CSFY recherche un(e) consultant(e) pour dÊvelopper, administrer et analyser des sondages à ses clientèles bilingues.

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WANTED: 45-50 gallon barrels to be used as fire barrels. Call 633-3888

2001 Ford F-450 Flat-deck Truck

WANTED: SOMEONE who can teach me Danish, private lessons, perhaps via SKYPE? Contact Travis at strategynorth@outlook.com

7.3 Diesel 5-speed Manual Trans, 180,000 Kms, 13-foot Deck with Haydraulic Tailgate & Hinged Side Racks

Cars

$11,975.00 | TEL 667-7777 2012 F150 4X4, 5.0L FFV Engine 6-spd auto trans, c/w extra Set of studded winter tires, SuperCab SWB, 4WD, XLT, 6.5Ęź box, 60,304kms, $22,000 obo. 335-5911 2012 TOYOTA Tundra SR5 4X4, single cab, 2â&#x20AC;? body lift, after market custom tires, hard tunic cover, only 14,000kms, CDR proof available, $25,000. 334-9852 2011 F350 Super Duty XLT FX4 off-road package, long box, headache rack, box rails, wood box liner, 6.2L V8, gas, white, 88000 km, good condition, $25,000. 668-2414 2011 FORD F-150 4X4 3.7 Litres V6 automatic, 114,500Km 6 speed transmission, $15,500 obo. 867-456-2121

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2.4L Mivec 5 speed manual transmission.

Power everything, A/C, aftermarket stereo & headlights, front strut tower bar, tinted windows, carbon ďŹ ber spoiler. Comes with winter tires on aluminum rims. Very clean.

SEE KIJIJI FOR MORE INFO. Bright yellow! $8,000 obo.

Call or Text 867-335-7997 2010 HYUNDAI Accent, good clean reliable unit, 76,000 kms, $8,000 obo. 633-6665 2010 MUSTANG GT convertible, V8, 5-spd manual, heated leather seats, gold & black, all maintenance records available, c/w extra floor mats. 336-0505 2010 SUBARU Forester 2.5X Limited, exc cond, low km's at 58,000, everything works great, no issues, new battery, brakes, recent oil change, winter/summer tires, $18,500.

335-0554 2010 T O Y O T A Matrix, auto, 4-cyl, silver-grey, 71,000kms, $7,500. 633-3116 2007 CHRYSLER 300 4-dr V6, chrome rims, compact spare, 164,000kms, beautiful car, great condition, $8,900 obo. 334-3456 2005 CHEV Cobalt, great on gas, clean and well kept, 134,000kms, grey in colour, $4,000 obo. 335-1410

NOW REDUCED TO $8,350.00

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-240 4-door Sedan 248,649 km.

Loaded, all options, new snow tires.

$11,966 $11, $1 1 96 1, 966 6 | TEL 667-7777

1998 Jaguar XJ8 130,000 Kms, British Racing Green, Absolutely immaculate.

Truly a Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Limousine.

$9,955.00 | TEL 867-536-7206

2007 FORD F250 pick-up, V8 auto, posi-track, $4,900. 667-7777

1958 FORD Edsel, Pacer, original cond, runs well, has inspection, needs windshield, $4,100 obo. 399-3920 eves

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2007 FORD F150 4X4, 4-dr, short box, King Ranch, leather, sunroof, leather, air, cruise, tilt, power seats etc, vg cond, $13,900.

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2004 TOYOTA Sienna LE, 7 passenger, 5-spd automatic, V-6 180,853 kms, sliding door, new tires, bucket seats, 3rd row folding seat, a/c & more, $8,500. 334-2771 2003 CHEVY Blazer LS 4x4 4-dr, 155,300 kms, regularly maintained. new breaks all round last year, comes with winter/summer tires, $2,500 obo. 334-7013 2002 CHEVY Avalanche 1500, black, sweet stereo system, lots of new parts, contact for more info, 250,000km but it still runs great, $6,500 obo. 334-1042 2002 DODGE dually 4x4, 6 sod / 8ft. deck, 200 gal tank/electric pump, many work orders done, $12,000; 12kw Lister Plant/electric panel, $5,000. 250-318-8477

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Monthly Charity Dog Wash All proceeds go to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter

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2001 DODGE Laramie 4X4, Q-cab, hirise canopy, new plug wire, rotor plug, $2,500.

Gus at 393-4796 1997 CHEV Yukon 2-dr SUV, exc cond, loaded with options, $7,000. 667-2976

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

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If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

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

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1998 DODGE 1 ton hydraulic tilt deck, 17,8000kms, runs good, $5,500 obo.

336-3922 1995 DODGE 5.9L, Super Cab, DSL, auto, 12-valve 2-wheel drive, Hirise canopy, 3/4 ton diesel, Hankook tires, 284,000 kms, new rad, fuel pump, 2 new batteries, water pump, thermostat, synthetic oil and more, $3,500.

Gus @ 393-4796 1993 E150 cargo van with contractor shelving, needs to have water pump installed, rebuilt pump comes with van, $800 obo.

334-0974 1988 CHEV 1500 Silverado, good tires, shocks & muffler, runs very good, not a 4WD, pllus 2 spare tires, $780. 668-2437

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 DRIVERĘźS SIDE window of a 6Ęź canopy truck cap, $50. 334-5199 215/60 R15 Blizzak, fits 2004 Subaru & upwith wagon rim, used 3 months, $550 obo.

Call Gus at 393-4796

Pets FREE TO good home, 3 1/2 year old female cat, spayed, has shots. Kitty is an indoor/outdoor cat and she doesn't mind dogs either.

Call 660-4578 for further information.

EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER available immediately in Whitehorse. Great with pets and plants etc. Dependable and reliable. Excellent local references. Non-smoker, Non-drinker. Call Cyril at 867-689-5838 WANTED: TWO cats, preferably indoor/outdoor cats. 334-6868 CKC REG'D female Pomeranian, 14 weeks old, vaccinated, microchipped, Good with kids, cats and dogs of all sizes, friendly, sweet, social, lifetime breeder support, $2,000. Health guarantee/spay contract.

333-9770 CKC REG'D Male Pomeranian, 14 weeks old, vaccinated, microchipped, vet checked, good with kids, cats, dogs of all sizes, friendly, social, lifetime breeder support, $1,200, health guarantee/neuter contract.

333-9770 FREE TO good home, 6-yr old lab cross, neutered, very friendly, needs fenced yard.

334-6022

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles

2002 CHEV Blazer, good for parts, good engine, good tranny, good front clip, open to offers. 335-1490

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

TRUCK BOX, black, fits full size truck, 70â&#x20AC;?X20â&#x20AC;?, $45. 660-4321

2009 GRIZZLY ATV, c/w spare tires, rims & tracks, $5,500. 335-4237

TRUCK CANOPY, fits Tacoma double cab 6ft box, has aluminum rack on top, excellent condition, $800. 334-5190

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YUKON NEWS RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2009 YAMAHA V Star 1300 touring cruiser, new tires, leather saddlebags, recent tune-up/oil change, windshield, passenger back rest, $5,500. 333-9020 2009 ST 1300, 12,000 miles, new luggage rack, new tires last year, exc cond, $8,200.

667-7223 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 ATV SNOW plow with ears, good shape, asking less than 1/2 price of new, $350.

334-6685 CLASSIC 1979 BMW R65 airhead, exc mechanical, cosmetic, well maintained w/new battery, speedo, rebuilt carbs, good tires, needs nothing, good Yukon bike, $3,500.

Mark 393-2962 2008 HARLEY Davidson Electra Glide Classic, 24400 kms, great condition, well maintained, Screaming eagle pipes, tons of chrome and leather, removable trunk, lots of extra/spare/original parts, $15,000. 334-1564 2005 POLARIS 500 w/winch, $4,500 obo.

668-6931

1981 BMW R100, touring classic bike, good cond, maintained, c/w full-fairing, pannier liners, workshop manuals, $4,150. 399-3920 eves

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1992 YAMAHA Venture Royale, great bike for local trips & long distance touring, 1,300 cc V-4, 56,000 kms, exc cond, $4,200.

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2009 HARLEY V-Rod, two-tone blue factory paint, ABS, security system, excellent condition, 23,000 km, 240 mm rear tire, Harley's performance cruiser, $10,500. Rob 335-2600

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Meta Lillian Bailie MARCH 11, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; APRIL 16, 2015

No words I write can ever say how much I miss you everyday.

As time goes by, the loneliness grows; How I miss you, nobody knows.

I think of you in silence; I often speak your name, but all I have are memories.

No one sees me weep but the love I have for you is in my heart and mind to keep.

I never stopped loving you; I know I never will.

Forever in our hearts and never forgotten, Love from

BOB HOLDITCH Ć­ SISTER, JOAN HUSSEY

Celebration of Life for

CAT 966C, fair condition, spare on rim, gd. spade nose bucket, many extras, $16,000. tel: 250-651-7542, email awatlin@gmail.com

19Ęź LOWE Roughneck welded aluminum boat, full stand-up canopy, 115hp Suzuki 4-stroke, Nav system, fish finder, downrigger. Call 867-333-0285 or 333-0290

773B CAT rock trucks, located in Edmonton.

Call 780-915-3291

LOWRANCE M O D E L X59DF depth sounder/fish finder, compete, as new, $125 firm. Phone 668-2945.

BARREL DOCK floats, polydrum-styrofoam filled, located in Tagish, $25 each, 5 for $100. 333-2489

SKID STEER angle broom, 6Ęź wide, 3 position, universal skid steer mount, steel/poly bristles, lightly used, good cond, $2,650.

334-3775 SKID STEER dozer/snow blade, 78â&#x20AC;? width, hydraulic angle, universal skid steer mount, bolt on cutting edge, good cond, $2,450.

334-3775

20Ęź NORWEST wooden freighter canoe, built in 2002, not used much, c/w 35hp Seahorse & trailer, $4,600 obo. 399-3920 eves

1998 385 Peterbilt M11, Cummins, 370 HD 10-speed, 690,000kms, air, tilt, cruise, runs great, no issues, c/w 17,000 folding crane, $25,000 obo. 633-5274

Heavy Equipment

Aircraft

MINI-EXCAVATORS and skid steer loaders for rent, Dawson area.

With or without operator, mob/de-mob available.

Great for landscaping, mining, general construction.

Call Joe 867-993-3914

1969 CESSNA 182M Full IFR, Garmin 430W, A/P TTAF 2953, STOH 1072, many extras, great condition, $75,000. tel: 250-651-7542, email awatlin@gmail.com

CATERPILLAR D8K salt tracks less than 10% worn with 26â&#x20AC;? pads, $12,500.

780-289-4989, jonathanganter@hotmail.com 1980 DODGE welding truck with 400 amp Canox Air pack welder, $22,500.

780-289-4989, or email jonathanganter@hotmail.com

Campers & Trailers TAITĘźS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon

1987 BMW K 100 LT, project bike, needs ignition module & other work, c/w extra parts & shop manual, $1,350 obo. 399-3920

2008 KAWASAKI UTV, runs great, $3,000.

867-994-2104

Custom-cut Stone Products

14Ęź 25 hp Suzuki with trailer painted camo, hunting boat ready for the water, $2,500 obo.

336-3922

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI Ultra Classic, pristine condition, fully loaded with reverse gear installed, very low mileage, $13,500 obo. Len for more info, 633-2997 2008 SUZUKI C109RT, factory windshield & luggage, driving lights, 13,000 kms, 109 cid/1800 cc, excellent cruiser for long trips or daily rider, stored indoors, excellent condition. Rob 335-2600 2009 YAMAHA Vstar, only 8400kms, one owner, genuine Yamaha windscreen included, $5,000, obo. 334-5196 H-D â&#x20AC;&#x153;SCREAMINĘź Eagleâ&#x20AC;? exhaust pipes for Sportster, new, never used, still in box, $200.

633-3638 2005 HONDA motorcycle, 1100 cc, $4,000.

667-2976 2012 NINJA 250 â&#x20AC;˘Practically new, 458kms. â&#x20AC;˘Never dropped. â&#x20AC;˘Great condition. $3,500.00 Call 334-5660 2005 YAMAHA Venture Royal, full dressed, windshield, hard saddle bags, stereo, intercom, new rear tire, 24,000 miles, exc cond, silver, 333-9661 & lv msg.

1988 KAWASAKI Vulcan 1500, windshield, Vance and Hines Pipes, 84,000 km, $3,500.

333-9661 lv msg

Liquor Corporation

Liquor Corporation

LIQUOR ACT

LIQUOR ACT

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â&#x153;&#x201C;New Licence â?&#x2018; Existing Licence â?&#x2018;

TAKE NOTICE THAT Frostyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Inc. of Box 5404 Haines Junction Y0B 1L0, is making application for or change(s) to Food Primary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All (Deck Extension) liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Frostyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant situated at 200 Alaska Highway, in Haines Junction, Yukon.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Southern Lakes Resort Inc. of Suite 326, 108 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4, is making application for or change(s) to A Food Primary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All and Off Premises liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Southern Lakes Resort situated at Ten Mile Road, in Tagish, Yukon.

Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should ďŹ le their objection in writing (with reasons) to:

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

President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9

not later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th day of May 2016 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is April 15, 2016.

The second time of publication of notice is April 22, 2016.

The third time of publication of notice is April 29, 2016.

not later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th day of May 2016 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The ďŹ rst time of publication of notice is April 15, 2016.

The second time of publication of notice is April 22, 2016.

The third time of publication of notice is April 29, 2016.

Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to the Licensing & Development Branch at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

Any questions concerning this speciďŹ c notice are to be directed to the Licensing & Development Branch at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION RFQ 2016-022 Supply of Bucket Truck

2009 SUZUKI 800 cc, saddle bags, 2-up seat, lots of extra chrome, 10,000kms, exc cond, $6,000. 390-2764

December 28, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 8, 2016

Viewing for Mary will be held on April 16th from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Anglican Church, located in Mayo.

Funeral service for Mary will take place on April 16th at 2:00pm at the Mayo Community Hall with Potlatch to follow at 5:00pm.

ONE OF a kind 2008 professionally customized Harley Davidson Softail Custom with only 6000kms, so many features, $18,250 obo, health forces sale. For info call 668-5882

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 17Ęź GRUMMAN canoe, older but in great condition, solid aluminum, c/w new paddles, $1,200. 867-993-3525 1984 ZETA 24' Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, barbecue, galley, head, canvas enclosure, GPS chart plotter fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint, many extras, reasonable offers. 332-1374

Yukon Energy is seeking ďŹ xed price quotations for the supply of one distribution bucket truck (GVW 19,500) complete with a di-electrically insulated articulating boom, single personnel bucket, minimum working height of 44 feet, material handling capacity of at least 1,500 lbs. and utility boxes on the body of the truck.

Sealed quotes, clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;RFQ #2016-022 Supply of Bucket Truckâ&#x20AC;? will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. Yukon time, Friday, April 29, 2016 at Yukon Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main ofďŹ ce building, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon.

To obtain a Request for Quotation package contact Lynda Harlow at 867-393-5302 or at lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.

Friday, April 15, 2016

YUKON NEWS

1987 27ʼ Econoline motorhome, sleeps 6, great shape, 87,000 miles, excellent tires, must see, clean, $10,000. 668-6931 eves or 332-9355 days

KIDS KREATE, free family art class at the Yukon Arts Centre, April 24 from 1–4pm, printmaking. Registration not required. Call 393-7109 for more information

LIVE WORDS readings Saturday April 23, guest writers, Haines Junction Library, Haines Junction, 7pm

2010 BIG Tex car hauler, 18ʼ, tandem 3500 lb axles, 4ʼ ramp, like new, $4,500, obo.

633-4246 lv msg

HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 1 au 3 et du 22 au 24 avril. activities non motorisees.

867-667-3910

LIVE WORDS Dianne Whelan author tour Monday April 18, Carmacks Library, Carmacks, 1:30pm, free, and Tuesday April 19, Pelly Crossing Library, 10:45am & Mayo Library, 7pm. Free.

20ʼ ENCLOSED trailer, side door, rear barn doors, tandem axles, next to new, good shape, $6,000 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726 2002 CORSAIR truck camper, Excella, 9'2" w/shower, queen bed, N/S, fantastic fan, tinted windows, rear awning, well kept, $13,000. 668-4876 2012 STARCRAFT Launch 15ʼ lightweight travel trailer, rear tent end bed, rear corner bath w/toilet, tub/shower, wardrobe/pantry, 4 cu ft fridge, front booth dinette, A/C, 2 burner range w/microwave, $13,000 obo. 335-8107 1999 F350 diesel dually, 2001 10ʼ Arctic Fox Camper, auto, supercab, fully loaded, new tires, many options, $6,500; camper, queen size bed, A/C, micro-wave, slide out, electric jacks, $15,000. Don 667-2005 2014 18ʼ Jayco Feather Lite travel trailer, sleeps 4-5, excellent condition, fully equipped, view at Fireweed RV in McCrae Tuesday-Friday. 668-5082 1998 1-TON dually with 1996 Kodiak fibreglass 11ʼ camper, $15,000. 667-2976 2011 JAYCO Eagle Superlite 5th wheel, 25ʼ, slide-out, many amenities including awning, queen bed, bbq, TV, near new cond, in storage since 2014, $25,000. 633-5103 or 334-2768 1996 TRIPLE E Topaz trailer, excellent condition, fully equipped, full bathroom, well maintained, must be seen. 333-0261 WANTED: CAMPER van in good condition.

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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 glacierviewcabins@gmail.com www.glacierviewcabins.ca 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

CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-motorized weekend: April 1-3 & 22-24. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910

LIVE WORDS Reading & Reception with writers, Wednesday April 20, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, Whitehorse, 7–9pm, free

THE ALZHEIMER/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with dementia. Info call Joanne 668-7713.

LIVE WORDS Dianne Whelan author tour Thursday April 21, Isabelle Pringle Library, Carcross, 7pm, and Friday April 22, Teslin Library, 1:30pm. Free

KLUANE MOUNTAIN Bluegrass Festival June 10-12 in Haines Junction. Tickets at Dean's Strings, Kluane Machine (Haines Junction) or online: yukonbluegrass.com.

Don't miss out, this event sells out

LIVE WORDS, Noah Richler reading & talk, Friday April 22, Old Fire Hall, 7pm, tickets $10.

LETʼS SPEAK French. Your schedule, your choice. 4-day Intensive French Classes or 7-evening French Conversation Classes.

From beginner to advanced starting May 2nd. fls.afy.yk.ca

LIVE WORDS Dianne Whelan author tour Saturday April 23, Watson Lake, 3:00pm.

Free

yukon-news.com LIVE WORDS reading, Heather OʼNeill, Saturday April 23, 1pm, Well-Read Books. Free LIVE WORDS Storied Science presentation with Sandy Marie Bonny, Sunday April 24, Beringia, Centre, 7:30pm YUKON FISH & Game will be having their free Bird & Bat Box Building for children at the Canada Games Centre on Saturday April 23rd, 12noon-4pm. 667-4263 WINTER TRIO CD Release Concert, Old Fire Hall, April 15, 2016. Doors 7pm, music 7:30pm. Tickets at Deans Strings. more info: wintertrio.com 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

NSNY IS holding their AGM on April 20th, 2016, 12Noon –1pm, 478 Range Road, Whitehorse. All are welcome INTRODUCTION TO Haven Approach. Join us in Whitehorse for a weekend of learning new skills, breathing, bodywork, experiential exercises, and connecting. April 22/23/24, 9:30am-4:30 pm. For more info 335-4150

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AUTISM YUKON Annual General Meeting Thursday, May 5, 7pm, 108 Copper Rd. Our AGMs are short, friendly and include food. At this meeting, we will have our yearly elections

NEW CHIMNEY, CHIMNEY CHASE AND FUEL TANK YUKON HOUSING - UNIT 878100 ROSS RIVER, YUKON

YUKON MULTIPLE Sclerosis Association annual AGM, Whitehorse Public Library April 26th 2016 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

TODDLER STORY TIME: Wednesdays, Apr 6 – May 25 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library. Free drop-in.

BABY STORY TIME: Mondays, Apr 4 – May 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library. Free drop-in.

INTʼL FOLK Fest, 30th Annual, Skagway, Friday April 15, 2016, 7pm AK time, Eagleʼs Hall, on Broadway at 6th. skagwayartscouncil@gmail.com. Bring Passport!

THE WILDWISE Yukon AGM is set for Tuesday May 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 in the Whitehorse public library meeting room.

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 4, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at laura.vanderkley@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

PUBLIC TENDER FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINE REPLACEMENTS VARIOUS LOCATIONS HAINES JUNCTION, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 5, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Robert Kostelnik at robert.kostelnik@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

NOTICE OF GRANT OF POLL: I have granted a poll to elect one (1) Chief and state that vo ng will be held on: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Polling Place: Carcross: Tagish: Whitehorse:

Your support ensured that our three teams participated in the 2016 Yukon Native Hockey Tournament!!

Thank you!

Votes May Be Cast For One (1) Chief: BARRETT, Wesley WALLY, Eileen CRESSWELL, Danny CARVILL, Andy

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PUBLIC TENDER STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SIGN POSTS AND HARDWARE Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 5, 2016. 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 Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Highways and Public Works

Site Visit: April 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.

Carcross Tagish First NaƟon ElecƟon 2016

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Chief Electoral Officer: Georgina Leslie 867 332-0426 Box 197 108 Ellio St, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A C64 Email: c nelec on@gmail.com

SLOPED ROOF REPLACEMENT- WATSON LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL, WATSON LAKE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 5, 2016. 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 Anton Pertschy at Anton.Pertschy@gov.yk.ca.

Site Visit: April 26th, 2016 at 1:00 pm

Advance Polls: Monday, May 16, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Carcross: Community Centre Tagish: Community Centre Whitehorse: Willow Room, Yukon Inn Candidate Forums: April 27 Curling Club Carcross May 5 Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre NoƟce of Appeals: Kevin MacGillivray 80 Sunset Drive Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A-3G5

PUBLIC TENDER

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All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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THE YUKON Development Education Centre (YDEC) Annual General Meeting with special guest speakers is on Wednesday May 19th at the Yukon Beringia Centre, 6:30pm. Contact 334-9606 for more information PORTER CREEK Community Association Annual General Meeting Monday, May 2nd, 7pm, Guild Hall, Porter Creek. All Welcome.

Spread the word & come show your support.

Info 633-4829 THE YUKON Child Care Associationʼs AGM is April 29 at the Westmark Whitehorse at 12:30pm. The AGM will take place during the child care conference “Embracing the Magic.”

Friday, April 15, 2016

YUKON NEWS YUKON PRIDE: Saturday, June 25. Parade, Picnic and Dance for the LGBTQ + allies community. Tickets for Queer as Funk at KDCC on sale now. www.queeryukon.com MARSH LAKE Solid Waste Management Society will hold its AGM on May 4th, 2016 7pm at the Marsh Lake Community Centre.

FERMENTED FOODS WORKSHOPS! Get hands-on instruction for making sauerkraut, curtido, kimchi, pickles and kefir, while learning how they can benefit your gut, health and pocketbook!

First one is on April 7.

More info at www.katherinebelisle.com/classes

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR WHITEHORSE LIQUOR STORE Project Description: The rendition of ongoing custodial services for the Whitehorse Liquor Store.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 10, 2016. 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 Stephen Dunbar-Edge at Stephen.DunbarEdge@gov.yk.ca.

Mandatory Site visit required on April 22, 2016 at 8:45 AM. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

PUBLIC TENDER STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT (SOA) FOR INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS AND STANDARD HARDWARE Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 5, 2016. 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 Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

FREE BOARD game drop-in for International TableTop Day @ Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Room, Saturday, April 30th, 12-5pm. Games provided, door prizes. All welcome. Hosted by Yukon Comic Culture Society.

THE EARLY Peopling of South America, Long Ago Yukon SKYPE talk with Dr. Thomas Dillehay, Vanderbilt University, Professor of Anthropology Saturday, April 16, 1pm, Beringia Centre www.facebook.com/LongAgoYukon ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association AGM Thursday May 26, 7pm, Sport Yukon, 4061-4th Ave, Boardroom #1, all welcome YUKON WHOLISTIC Health Network Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Thursday, May 12 at the Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome! Contact 667-6030 for more info.

FREE WEBINAR on Long Term Care with Dr. Pat Armstrong, York University researcher, Saturday April 16, 9:30 to 11:30 am at Yukon College, C1511. Information: Lillian 667-4563 or Patricia 668-8852 CREATIVE VOCAL Workshop with Yukon artist Scott Maynard. Part of Gwaandak Theatreʼs Ensemble Theatre Training Series.

All levels welcome. April 27, 6-9pm, YAC Studio.

Register at 393-2676, ensemble.gwaandaktheatre.ca INTERESTED IN hearing about bear hazards in your city? Join Lori Homstol and WildWise Yukon to discuss findings from Whitehorse Bear Hazard Assessment. April 19, noon, Whitehorse Public Library. Call 335-5212.

ELECTRIC FENCING technique workshop for small and large scale food producers, May 28th. Limited availability, fills quickly.

Contact WildWise Yukon for more info.

335-5212, info@wildwise.ca.

YUKON LPN Association AGM April 25th 7-9pm Copper Ridge Place Rendezvous Room. For more info call Keri Moore 332-7888, for babysitting info call Theresa 336-1964 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 PIONEER WOMEN of the Yukon Charter meeting, Monday April 18th, MacBride Museum 7:00pm. Open to women 20 years or more in Yukon. Information Call 667-7390

LORNE MOUNTAIN Community Centre AGM, May 19th Thursday 7pm followed by fun, community games and BBQ info www.mountlorne.yk.net YUKON ORIENTEERING Association registration for youth/kidʼs programs or Learn to Orienteer clinic at Sport Yukon boardroom 4-6:00 April 27th or go to YOA website for online registration at www.yukonorienteering.ca.

MT LORNE Spring Fair May 7, 10am-3pm, LMCC, km 1, Annie Lake Road, bedding plant sale, needle felting class, kids activities, garage sale, tables @ $10. Register 667-7083 GET TOGETHER en français April 22nd, 5:30 pm, Klondike Institute of Art and Culture. Painless French for everyone in Dawson! Pot luck, entertainment for kids, and live music. dawson@afy.yk.ca SLIDE INTO German. Join our group, learn and/or practice German over coffee every Saturday at the Birch and Bear, Waterfront Station, 10am-11am, no charge. Call 334-6948 for info.

TUNGSTEN, NWT 30 Year Reunion, invitation to all former Tungstenites, June 24-28, 2016, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Valemount, BC. Join the group on Facebook or call/text: Ingrid Hillgren (867) 689-4969 FREE FAMILY Art Class: Kids Kreate at the Yukon Arts Centre. Printmaking on Sunday April 24 from 1-4. Call 667-8460 for more information

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

Need A Roof?

ALPHA ROOFING CONTRACTOR Residential • Commercial New roof • Roof inspection Re-roof • Leak repair Shingles Torch-on • Tin roof • Journeyman High quality workmanship 332-4076 BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 PASCAL REGINE PAINTING PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Interior-Exterior Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Small drywall repair Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •Spring Renovation Sale •No GST April or May •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʼs Discount •Light Carpentry, Drywall, and Tiling also available 334-0974 JUDEʼS PAINTING & HOME RENOVATIONS •Interior & Exterior painting •Kitchen/bathroom renovations •Hardwood & Laminate flooring •Tile •Window & door installation Additions, sheds & water rooms Call 334-6175 judewaldman@gmail.com

EXPERT CARPENTRY •All types of projects •Commercial & residential •New construction & renovations •Interior & exterior •Fine finishing 334-5231

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REQUEST FOR TENDER RFT 2016-016 Aishihik Lake Generating Station Relicensing Project

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Yukon Energy is working with the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) to renew the Corporation’s Aishihik Water Use Licence and Fisheries Act Authorization. As part of this initiative, Yukon Energy is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to help with the planning, assessment, and authorization renewal.

The project will include doing an assessment of existing and potential environmental and socio-economic effects. Yukon Energy is seeking support for the necessary engineering, environmental, and socio-economic studies and analysis, as well as coordination and technical support for the Corporation, CAFN, and the various advisory committees involved in the project.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “RFT #2016-016 Aishihik Lake Generating Station Relicensing Project” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. Yukon time, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Corporation’s main office building, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon.

To obtain a tender package contact Lynda Harlow at 867-393-5302 or at lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN •Quality Work •Affordable Rates •Residential & Commercial •Free Estimates James at 335-3873

Lost & Found LOST: SET of keys including truck keys, 25-35 keys, $100 reward offered. 633-2700 or 689-1449 LOST: ON Feb 26/16, blue iPhone 5C in purple case, will buy it back, is disabled & black listed, cannot be used or hooked up, please return. 335-7169 or 867-537-3169

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Sports Equipment COLLECTORS BIKE, rare, 1990 Honda Pacific Coast Touring 800cc, mechanically excellent, c/w new windshield, $1,850.

333-9020

YUKON NEWS HAY FOR SALE If you pay more than 10 cents a pound for your hay, you are paying too much.

1,000 pound bales, $100 each.

633-3388 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

2013 ROCKY Mountain Altitude, medium, all mountain geometry, full suspension bike for single track, climbs/descends flawlessly, well maintained, new tires, converted to 'one by' on the front. 335-2885 147” GNU Park Pickle with bindings, $150.

689-6194 158” GNU Metal Gnuru, with GNU bindings, $200. 689-6194 COMPLETE HOCKEY equipment with bag and skates for 8-10 yr old, $100. 689-6194 2-PRYME BICYCLE helmets, includes sizing pads, 13 vents, $25/ea; 1-MEC rack pack, $15; 1- mini-pump, $15; 1- hand pump, $20, all in very good condition. 668-1850

QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished.

Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic wild boar - $7/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery.

Whole, half or custom order.

Samples available 668-7218 • 335-5192

Long Time Yukoner looking for long time clients.

NORCOTECH BIKE, 26”, 18-speed, solid, reliable, older model, $200. 311B Hanson St. COMPLETE HOCKEY equipment with bag & skates for 5-7 yrs old, $100. 689-6194 WEIGHT LIFTING bar & two 25 pound metal weights, $50. Terry @ 633-6081

Livestock 5 YEAR old mare with weaned yearling filly, both paints, bush horse ready to go, packs horns, handles hobbles well, gentle and calm, $1,000 for both. 334-4589

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2016-004 Whitehorse Hydro Units 1, 3 & 4 Hydraulic Turbine Assessment

Yukon Energy is inviting firm price proposal submissions from qualified firms for engineering services to do an assessment of the potential for the upgrade/update of the hydraulic turbines #1, #3 and #4 located at the Whitehorse Generating Station.

Yukon Energy is seeking a mechanical assessment of the current runner, and the electrical and ancillary systems that would go along with a runner upgrade. The assessment would be done through the summer of 2016 with the final report due October 31, 2016.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “RFP #2016-004 WH1, WH3 & WH4 Hydraulic Turbine Assessment” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. Yukon time, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Yukon Energy’s corporate offices, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon.

To obtain a proposal package contact Lynda Harlow at 867-393-5302 or at lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH ARKELL M 21 EAGLE PLACE, Arkell, April 15-17, 9am-8pm, indoor garage sale, clothing (women’s large), kitchen, books, sports equipment, miscellaneous

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH ALASKA HWY SOUTH M LOT 1134 GENTIAN LANE, 3 km past Carcross Cut-off on Alaska Hwy East, Saturday April 16, 9am-2pm, camping/sport equipment, furniture, household items, rain or shine ARKELL M 21 EAGLE PLACE, Arkell, April 15-17, 9am-8pm, indoor garage sale, clothing (women’s large), kitchen, books, sports equipment, miscellaneous COPPER RIDGE M 111 WILSON DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Saturday April 16, 9am-12Noon, household goods, adult goalie equipment, music gear, tools INGRAM M 132 GOLDENEYE ST, Ingram, Saturday April 16, 9am-2pm, furniture, coins, clothing, tools, speaker, DVDs, jewellery, watches, restaurant stuff

10-40' 2” aluminum irrigation pipes with sprinklers, 2-20' 2” pipe with sprinklers, 2-boxes sprinklers and connectors, $1,350.

333-0916 HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Excellent quality hay Timothy/grass mix 60+lb $14.50 Alfalfa/grass mix 60+lb $15.50 Straw bales (baled in spring - not prime) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615

Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 BOYʼS BICYCLE, $20; large scooter, $20; 3 small scooters, $10 ea; kidsʼ bike helmets, various sizes, $5 ea. 633-4379

Furniture BLACK FUTON, exc cond, hardly used, easily folds from sofa to bed, $100.

333-9020 OAK DINING table & four oak & cloth chairs, has one leaf, good shape, $300. 333-0916

PUBLIC TENDER

yukon-news.com GLASS TABLE with 2 chairs, $50. 333-0916 SERTA EUROTOP queen bed & box spring, 1 year old, clean, new condition. 633-2125 3-PC RED & black Bistro set, new, $250 firm. 667-7467 CHESTERFIELD AND chair, 2 years old, $2,000 new, asking $650. 633-3113 ANTIQUE, SOLID maple hutch, exc cond, beautiful, 4 drawers, large cupboard space & shelves, we don't have room for it, $750 obo.

335-0697

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

RIVERDALE M 13 MORLEY ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 16, 9:30am-12noon, furniture, appliances, household items, DVDs, etc.

M 44 ALSEK RD, Riverdale, Saturday April 16, 9am-11am, multi-family, rain or shine, kids item, kitchen items, books, furniture, BBQ and more TAKHINI - NORTH M 44 DIEPPE DR, Takhini South across from school, Saturday April 16, 9am-12noon, arts & crafts table, stained glass & scraps, beads & beading, assorted books, household items, clothing M 600 COLLEGE DRIVE, Takhini South, Saturday April 16, 9am-1pm, white elephant sale for seniors at the College residence TAKHINI - SOUTH M 41 CARPIQUET RD, Takhini North, Saturday April 16, 9:30am-1:30pm, downsizing, everything must go.

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Crossword:

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GarageSALES JUDAS CREEK M LOT 49, JUDAS CREEK, Saturday April 16, 11am2pm, downsizing, kitchen appliances, furniture, indoor paint, plants, kennels, tools, table tennis table MARY LAKE M 95 FIREWEED DRIVE, Mary Lake, Saturday April 16, 10am-2pm, truck canopy, tools, table & other saws, canoes, outdoor gear MCCRAE M 10 DENVER RD, down from Kilrich, Saturday April 16, 10am-3pm, huge window/door sale, Windoor Recycler, greenhouse/cabin/garage window sale, lots of awesome deals. 333-0717 PORTER CREEK M 134 PONDEROSA DRIVE, Porter Creek, April 16, 8am start, household, some furniture, lots of everything. 633-4101

WHITEHORSE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB April 12, 2016 1st - Andrzej Jablonski & Nick Smart 2nd - Diane Emond & Don Emond 3rd - Ruth Whitney & Cheryl Smith We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Golden Age Society.

New players are welcome.

For more information call 633-5352 or email nmcgowan@klondiker.co

Sudoku:

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 5, 2016. 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 Martin Eckervogt at Martin.Eckervogt@gov.yk.ca.

Highways and Public Works

Alterations, Hemming, Zipper Repair and more.

Garments in for repair, have to be freshly washed.

Sportees 6098 6th Avenue 668-2691

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DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm 404A Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

Project Description: Government of Yukon is seeking a Contractor to provide psychological and risk assessments, programming recommendations and counselling for offenders at Whitehorse Correctional Centre and offenders on community supervision.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 28, 2016. 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 Leah White at leah.white@gov.yk.ca.

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17 ARNHEM RD, Takhini North, Saturday April 16, 9am-1pm, collective garage sale, women´s clothes, kitchen items, house items, French and English books, DVDs TAKHINI HOT SPRINGS AREA M 1470 GULLY ROAD, towards Takhini Hot Springs turn left on Takhihi River Road, turn right on Gully Road or follow signs, Saturday April 16 and Sunday 17, 10am-4pm, 668-2407 for directions M

SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH ARKELL M 21 EAGLE PLACE, Arkell, April 15-17, 9am-8pm, indoor garage sale, clothing (women’s large), kitchen, books, sports equipment, miscellaneous

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