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Booze views: Researchers to survey Yukoners on alcohol use Lori Garrison News Reporter
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he Yukon government and Health Canada are teaming up to conduct a voluntary survey examining the views on alcohol use among residents of Yukon and Northwest Territories. The study is “the first of its kind in Canada,” Yukon chief medical officer Dr. Brendan Hanley said in a press release. Researchers want to get a better understanding of what people know and think about alcohol and the risks associated with it, said Erin Hobin, who heads the study. The information they gather will give Health Canada a better understanding of not only the attitudes present in the Yukon and N.W.T., but other parts of Canada as well, she said. Alcohol is a leading risk factor in many health issues, including cancer, something “the majority of Canadians don’t understand,” she said. “Alcohol is such a big part of our culture in Canada … I think it’s important to know where we’re at,” she said. The study is “pretty large,” said Hobin, with Health Canada putting up $700,000 and about 2,000 residents of the Yukon and N.W.T. expected to participate. Researchers hope the survey compliments other Yukon government efforts related to mental health and alcohol harm-reduction programs, she said. There have been few large-scale studies on alcohol use and attitudes done in the territories, she said. This study is meant to fill a gap in the
Government announces members of election boundaries commission A new commission will review, and possibly suggest changes to, the territory’s election ridings. After every second election the Yukon government is required to create an electoral district boundaries commission. For the next year the commission is being asked to “review the existing electoral district boundaries and to make proposals regarding the boundaries, number and names of the electoral districts that should be
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A survey on alcohol use among residents of Yukon and Northwest Territories is being conducted by the Yukon government and Health Canada. body of research, which helps governments better implement policies and programs. The information collected is stored on a secure server, said Hobin. “I understand that some of these questions can be rather sensitive so I want to assure people their information is secure,” she said. The survey is the
first part of a multi-part study, she said. Part two will begin in 2018, when researchers will continue to do surveys and to look at Yukon Liquor Corporation data on sales to gain “a broader understanding of public purchasing patterns,” she said. The survey is conducted through the Yukon Liquor Corporation in Whitehorse. Participants answer
questions about their consumption, health risks associated with alcohol use, where they get their information about alcohol and their patterns of use. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and participants receive a $5 Tim Hortons gift card for their time. The survey began May 5 and runs until June 3.
in place at the time of the next general election,” according to a government statement. Each political party with seats in the legislative assembly appoints one representative to the commission. Though the appointees are not allowed to be government employees, no one on this year’s commission is new to politics. The Yukon Party has gone with Currie Dixon, a former minister and the party’s campaign chair during the last territorial election.
The NDP is being represented by Anne Tayler, a former candidate in the territorial election who worked with NDP candidate Melissa Atkinson during the last federal election. The Liberals have chosen Darren Parsons, a local political operative who has worked on a handful of campaigns including former MP Ryan Leef’s and the leadership campaign of former Yukon Party premier Darrell Pasloski. The chair of the commission is required to be a Yukon Supreme Court
judge. According to the legislation, the chair is chosen by the senior judge, not a political party. In this case Justice Ron Veale appears to have chosen himself as chair. Veale has experience in politics: he was Liberal leader for a short time in the early 1980s. The fifth member of the commission is chief electoral officer Lori McKee. The commission will hold public hearings and issue an interim report within seven months. A final report will come five months after that. (Ashley Joannou)
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Yukon schools to get naloxone kits in bid to combat opioid crisis Ashley Joannou News Reporter
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ukon school principals are being trained on how to use naloxone a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. It’s part of an effort by the health and education departments to get more information about deadly drugs like fentanyl into Yukon schools. “As graduation season is coming up, students need to know the danger of these drugs and how small of an amount can cause serious repercussions and often death,” Education Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said in the legislative assembly May 9. The minister’s comments come as the territory’s coroner confirmed five deaths linked to fentanyl in just over a year. Acting chief coroner Heather Jones said fentanyl-related deaths account for about five per cent of the caseload at the Yukon coroner’s office. “Fentanyl is not a B.C.-only problem. It is a problem everywhere. It is in the Yukon now and it is killing Yukoners,” Jones said in a statement. Last year in B.C. there were 575 deaths where fentanyl was detected either alone or in combination with other drugs. The coroner anticipates the number of Yukon deaths could go up. It currently
takes between four and six months to get toxicology reports back from Outside confirming whether someone had fentanyl in their system when they died. “Part of the reason for that is that with so many fentanyl deaths in B.C. they’re expediting those cases which is putting the rest of us behind,” Jones said in an interview. In B.C. the drug was detected in 139 overdose deaths in January and February of 2017. That’s a 90 per cent increase over the same period last year, Jones said. McPhee said teachers at Vanier Catholic Secondary School have already received training on how to use naloxone. They’ve also learned more about the drugs and their prevalence in Canada which will help them speak to students, she said. “We’re encouraging conversation. Generally what the research shows is the best way to have kids engage in this kind of thing is just through straight conversations.” The majority of principals from across the territory will learn how to use a naloxone kit at an administrators meeting May 11, said Chris Madden, a spokesperson for the Department of Education. Once a school has a staff member trained to use naloxone, it will get a kit. Principals will also be hearing from health officials
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The Yukon health department says 183 naloxone kits have been handed out to individuals to help combat fentanyl deaths in the territory. so they can pass information about opioids on to their staff. In February the Yukon government expanded where Yukoners can pick up free naloxone kits, including at Whitehorse pharmacies and community health centres. The Yukon health department gave out 412 kits. Of those 183 have been handed out to individuals, spokesperson Pat Living said. Some drug users are seeking fentanyl, according to Catherine Elliot, the Yukon’s deputy chief medical officer of health. In other cases they might not know what they are taking. Fentanyl has made its way into street drugs, sometimes being disguised as Xanax or Oxycodone pills, she said Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more powerful than mor-
phine. “These are drugs that are manufactured in questionable circumstances. There’s zero quality control, there’s zero control around contamination and cross contamination with toxic and non-toxic substances,” Elliot said. The Yukon deaths have been spread out over the last year. If her office saw a cluster of deaths it suspected of being fentanyl-related, Jones said she would try to get the toxicology reports back sooner. Yukon RCMP Supt. Brian Jones said he doesn’t believe the drug is being manufactured in the territory. It’s too early in the police investigation to talk about where it might be coming from, he said.
“Initially it was about harm reduction, and making people aware that it was here, and making sure that people were doing the things that they need to do to protect themselves,” he said. “We’ve worked with our government partners on that and now we’re actively transitioning into that investigating stage to learn more about it and see if we can put a dent in it.” The opposition has asked whether the Yukon government will be seeking money from the federal government to help deal with opioids. “Over the last several months, the federal government has been signing individual health transfer deals with the different provinces and territories,” said Watson Lake MLA Patti McLeod. “In addition to the health
transfer and all the money for home care and mental health, British Columbia received an extra $10 million to help address the opioid crisis in their province. Alberta also received an additional $6 million to help address the opioid crisis in their province.” The Yukon government signed its health deal with the federal government. Yukon officials have said if other jurisdictions got a better deal from Ottawa there would be a chance to go back and alter the territory’s deal. “Is the Government of Yukon currently in discussions with Canada to amend our health deal to ensure that we also receive money to address this important health issue?” McLeod asked. Health Minister Pauline Frost didn’t specifically comment on the health deal. She said “all options” are being looked at. “Clearly this is not a Yukon-only issue and we are looking at ensuring that we have the necessary resources in place, whether they come from the federal government or from within our own budgets. “We need to address it as a major crisis and we are, as expressed, working with the departments, First Nations and the health professions to address the crisis that we are confronted with.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
National Aboriginal Day officially a statutory holiday in the Yukon Ashley Joannou News Reporter
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ational Aboriginal Day is now officially a statutory holiday in Yukon. On May 8 Yukon’s MLAs unanimously passed a bill amending the Employment Standards Act and declaring June 21 a holiday. It’s the first piece of law passed by the Liberal government since it took office last year. “We have the opportunity to show the provinces of Canada that National Aboriginal Day is a day of celebration, hope and pride,” Premier Sandy Silver said last week. “It is especially poignant to legislate the statutory holiday this year, as we celebrate 150 years of Confederation. Let us remember that Canada is much older than Confeder-
ation. Let us celebrate the First Nation people of this country, the people who were here first.” Yukon is the second jurisdiction in Canada, after the Northwest Territories, to make National Aboriginal Day a holiday. The statutory holiday was one of the Liberal Party’s election promises but government has been talking about the idea since at least 2015. That’s when a bill agreeing to look into the idea passed unanimously. A survey of about 1,400 Yukoners found that most — 83 per cent — were in favour of National Aboriginal Day becoming a statutory holiday. That number got much lower when focusing specifically on employers. There, only 54 per cent of the people surveyed supported the idea.
The Yukon Party voted in favour of the bill but not before reiterating some of its concerns over what impact this could have on local businesses. MLA Scott Kent suggested deferring the issue until next year. “That would give these businesses time to prepare and give municipalities time to account for it in their budgets — that type of thing,” he said. “Perhaps the minister would potentially consider a staggered implementation, where this June 21, the Yukon government would recognize it as a holiday and then bring it in as a full statutory holiday next year.” Community Services Minister John Streicker said that’s not something the government is considering. “We did run on a cam-
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The Dakhkà Khwaàn Dancers perform during National Aboriginal Day celebrations in 2016. The Yukon government passed a bill declaring the day a statuatory holiday. paign of bringing it in and we think that has helped to inform the business community. We took steps as well to speak with them directly and let them know that we were going to see
it early.” Last Canada Day the Yukon government paid $116,700 in overtime to employees who had to work on that statutory holiday, Streicker said. Payroll
on an average day is about $1.6 million, he said. The collective agreement with the Yukon Employees Union and the Yukon Teachers’ Association have been reviewed and no changes will be required to accommodate for the extra holiday, Streicker said. For now, federal employees aren’t as lucky. The introduction of a new holiday in the Yukon won’t change things for them, according to a spokesperson for the Treasury Board of Canada. “Their designated 11 paid holidays are already determined in their collective agreements,” Martin Potvin said in an email. “A change to the current provision would need to be negotiated with the relevant bargaining agents.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
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Jesse Malloch hits a jump at the motocross park on Robert Service Way in 2014. Whitehorse city council voted May 8 to grant a 10-year lease of the land to the Yukon Cross Country Motorcycle Association. clists) would create more noise problems for campers and trail walkers,” said Keith Lay, a representative for the Active Trails Whitehorse Association. There are also liability issues to the city, he said, and was concerned that there was no plan by YCCMA to fence in and monitor the area “to ensure that non-YCCMA members will not have access to the bike park.” Both Lay and Lebel said the leased area was not the appropriate place for the bike track and that the YCCMA should look for land to lease privately, beyond city limits. “The basic idea here is to give the kids someplace to ride. It’s a legitimate sport and good exercise,” said Mike Beaman, president of the YCCMA. “The track has been used in that area since the 1970s,” he said. “It’s at the end of the runway, there are no houses there.” Another concern raised
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by residents was whether or not children would be permitted to use the track. Under the current city bylaw, no one under the age of 16 can operate a motorized vehicle inside city limits. Beaman said they would be asking council to change the bylaw so kids could ride under the supervision of their parents. “The bylaw is not very friendly to the kids,” he said. “We are hoping they will make an amendment to the bylaw to do things the way the rest of the country does.” The YCCMA has approximately 100 members, he said, many of whom are families with children. “We’re doing this for the kids,” he said. “The basic idea is to give the kids a place to ride.” Coun. Betty Irwin was vocally opposed to granting the lease. She said she didn’t feel it was an appropriate place for the track and had concerns about the length of the lease.
“To enter into a 10-year lease?” she said. “No, I’m not in favour of this.” Under the lease agreement, the city can cancel the lease, but must give the YCCMA 12 months notice. Mayor Dan Curtis said that he himself lived in the area and that he heard the planes more often than he heard the motorbikes. “We don’t want to demonize people who have motorbikes and ATVs,” he said. “I don’t think everyone (with a motorcycle) is trying to rip up the trails.” “I in no way meant to give the impression that I ‘demonize’ anyone,” said Irwin. “ What I object to is that I don’t believe this is an appropriate place for these activities.” “If someone is walking in a pair of sneakers there will be someone concerned in the community,” said Curtis. “We see the LNG plant right there — it’s not as if (the area) is exactly pristine.”
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Hillcrest ballot results stay secret as residents vote on improvement plan Lori Garrison News Reporter
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esidents of Hillcrest cast the last of their votes on a much-contested proposed Hillcrest improvement project May 9. Election results will be made available publically and to council May 12 at noon, said Mike Gau, director of development for the city. Because votes could be cast by mail, the city is waiting for any last-minute votes to come in, said Jessica Apolloni, city communications manager. Any vote postdated for May 9 will be considered, she said, and two and a half business days is a “reasonable” time period to wait for them. “While the vote ended yesterday, there’s a buffer period to wait in case anything else comes in on the mail,” she said. The city refused to release preliminary vote results. It is unknown how many ballots have yet to come in by mail, said Gau. “We wait to have some certainty of the results so there aren’t multiple releases of information,” he said. The proposed improvements include new water and sewer mains, upgrades to fire protection and storm drainage, installing sidewalks, repairs to roads and efficiency upgrades to water services. Eighty-eight per cent of the costs of these improvements will be paid for through city taxes, said Gau, but the remaining 11 per cent — which pays, specifically, for “a portion” of surface work — is to be recouped from homeowners as a local improvement charge as mandated by
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The corner of Summit Road and Roundel Road is seen in Hillcrest. Residents of the neighbourhood cast votes on a plan that would see upgrades such as road repairs, new sidewalks and new storm drains. Results of the vote will be made public May 12. bylaw. At a public hearing on the improvements May 8, more than half a dozen residents stood before city council to speak to their concerns. Primary among them was cost, with some people saying they or their neighbours would have to sell their homes if they were expected to foot the bill. Councillors were told at the meeting the average cost to a homeowner is esti-
mated to be $15,000. Gau said these charges are standard rates set by the bylaw. Part of the reason the improvements are being done, he said, is to prevent future damage to properties which might occur if current systems in the area are not repaired. These damages would likely be more than the local improvement charges and be the full responsibility of homeowners,
he said. “It’s expensive, there’s no doubt about that,” he said. “That’s been acknowledged, but (residents) are benefiting from this.” “There have been a number of discrepancies with this project. I understand the work and the time the city has spent … but this community (of Hillcrest) has been around a long time and not a lot of has been done (improvement-wise)
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in the community so I wonder where all this tax money has gone,” said Hillcrest resident Ron Woods. “I really think city council should take a good hard long look at this before making any decisions.” Residents spoke multiple times on the voting process, in which ballots not received are counted as being for the project. Resident Leslie Carter called this process “unfair and undem-
ocratic.” “Fifty per cent plus one but ‘yes’ on ballots not returned?” said Woods. “That’s crazy.” “This project has been advanced by the community and we consider this a bonafide project,” said city engineer Wayne Tuck. “It’s not a vote for or against … they have to vote to defeat the project.” “This is a totally democratic process.” Gau said the voting process used in these procedures has been carried out according to the bylaw, but admits it is complicated and sometimes difficult for people to understand. “It’s confusing. It’s the only instance where we use this system of voting,” he said. Gau said the city has held “numerous meetings” to help people understand the process. “It is unfair to expect citizens to understand bylaw processes,” said Carter. City council will be formally presented with the vote results and a package summarizing the concerns of residents at the May 15 city council meeting, according the City of Whitehorse website. If the votes are 50 per cent plus one against the improvements, the project stops there, says Gau. If the vote comes back in favour of the project, however, council can vote to proceed. “A positive result allows council to continue, but a negative result stops it,” he said. Council is set to make a decision to either accept or reject the project on May 27, pending a positive vote.
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Then-FBI Director James Comey listens while testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington May 3. a clear distinction between the two: The Clinton probe was concluded in July, until new information was discovered that Comey felt compelled to share with Congress. The Trump campaign investigation, though, was (and remains) very much open; having reached no conclusions, the FBI had nothing to say. How all this led Trump to fire Comey is, at this writing, beyond us. Trump’s justification is grounded in Justice officials saying they “cannot defend” Comey’s handling of the Clinton case. Specifically, it faults Comey’s decision to announce the decision not to prosecute. However deep the criticism runs at Justice, it’s bizarre to see Trump lambaste Comey for his investigation of Trump’s defeated opponent. Comey’s handling of the Clinton investigation is certainly open to second-guessing, something Democrats may never tire of doing because Comey may have cost their
candidate the election. But this instead looks like Justice or the White House using the Clinton case as a pretext for dumping Comey in the middle of his investigation of Trump associates. And remember: Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who said in a letter to Trump that he agrees with this decision, had recused himself from the Russia investigation. He should be nowhere near any action that now undermines public confidence in that case. By Tuesday evening, Trump’s critics were insisting on different approaches: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants a special prosecutor to assume the Russia probe, while Republican Sen. John McCain wants a special congressional committee to take the case. With the firing still fresh and more details to come, we’re less concerned with protocols than with the mission: Americans who’ve demanded a full accounting of Russia’s meddling have to double down on that insistence.
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s an outsider looking in, I must say it is fascinating and terrifying to see how strong the glue is that holds modern conservative political movements together. Thoughtful conservatives have long prided themselves on their purported conviction, moral clarity and unity of purpose which, they believe, stands in contrast to lack thereof shown by compromising, wishy-washy liberals. But that self-image must presumably be under some strain. Their big tent is being forced to make room for the rise of more insular, authoritarian views — focused on supposed civilizational clashes and migrating hordes of Syrian refugees rather than on prosperity and economic freedom — and at the same time to economic nationalists who are rejecting prevailing orthodoxy about
trade. There has never really been a prototypical conservative. The movement has enjoyed success electing politicians in Canada and the United States in recent decades, but it has always been an uneasy alliance of different factions. But there were certain unifying principles they all could get behind without surrendering too many of their core values. The compromises they made for the sake of unity were seen as small and acceptable. Sure, the libertarians (for example) didn’t care for the movement’s socially conservative proclivities, but they could find common ground on issues such as trade and tax policy and that was good enough. The nativists, now on the rise — who might not have cared for the relatively welcoming approach to immigration exhibited by leaders like George W. Bush or Stephen Harper — were able to put aside their disagreements because of their utter hatred of the broadly defined left. But times seem to be changing and ideas that were once fringe, even counter to the dominant narrative, are ascendant. How long can the right’s big tent hold it all together?
And how long will thoughtful, traditional conservatives rally around their parties, which are being co-opted and pushed to pursue policies that are in conflict with their own values? The rise of protectionist tendencies in the U.S. Republican Party has been one of the most remarkable turnarounds to witness. Free trade, after all, was a conservative idea. It arose from an ideology that was convinced unleashing the power of markets, and allowing capital to flow to and from the far reaches of the globe was a good thing. It was the left, and Democratic politicians who expressed concern about the social impact of hollowing out the manufacturing base in the United States and outsourcing production to China and Mexico. But it is now a Republican president, responding to the demands of a base that elected him, who almost pulled the plug on NAFTA — the framework for trade on the North American Continent for over 25 years — just a few weeks ago. The themes may be different here in Canada — protectionist tendencies are more prominent on the Canadian left, for example. But the Conser-
vative Party’s leadership race has been incoherent as party members struggle to choose a leader to take them into the future. How are Michael Chong, Kellie Leitch and Maxime Bernier members of the same party? How is it that, in a party which has long prided itself on provincial rights, someone like Kevin O’Leary, who routinely spoke of forcing recalcitrant provinces to bend to his will, could consistently poll above 20 per cent among party members? What unites this crowd of candidates other than their disdain for the Liberals and the left? The interesting question is whether these fissures will develop into cracks and then chasms or whether the binding force will continue to succeed in keeping the whole thing together. In the U.S., where the unity of the movement has been most challenged through the election of a president who can hardly be called conservative in the traditional sense thus far suggest it may well be the latter. Even though establishment conservatives abandoned Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election en masse last fall,
the coalition managed to hold. While many Bernie Sanders boosters stayed home — preferring to burn the whole thing down than elect a hawkish centrist like Hillary Clinton — reluctant Trump supporters held their nose and stuck with their party. Trump may by morally grotesque but the Supreme Court hung in the balance, so the social conservatives voted for him anyway. He may have talked of tariffs and keeping out foreigners, but he promised to cut taxes and repeal Obamacare so the free market conservatives voted for him anyway. Sure, he is an erratic know-nothing narcissist with zero experience running a government, who mused openly about the possibility of using nuclear weapons, but intelligent, educated conservatives — the very “elite” he rails against — helped hand him the nuclear launch codes. And they stand with him to this day. With the odd exception, the Republican Party has given no indication that they will do anything but walk in lockstep with a president that eschews so many of their values. The glue that binds con-
servatives still holds. Shifting back to Canada, a number of conservative friends have mused privately to me in recent month about whether they could continue to support the Conservative Party if it picked certain candidates standing for the leadership. Luckily for them, O’Leary abruptly dropped out of the race and other lunatic fringe candidates are distant also-rans. It now seems likely that the party will make the decision easier for them and choose one of the candidates they can live with. Crisis averted for now. But as more parochial and xenophobic flavours of conservativism continue to assert themselves, we will get to see whether it can all be held together. At some point, principled, thoughtful conservatives may have a choice to make between the values that brought them to the movement in the first place, and making common cause with those who view Ezra Levant’s agit-prop clown car outlet, The Rebel, as a legitimate source of news. Much depends on how far they are willing to bend. Kyle Carruthers is a born-and-raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.
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B.C. minority government: razor-thin Liberal win Laura Kane Canadian Press
VANCOUVER ritish Columbia has its first minority government in 65 years as the Liberals squeaked out a razor-thin victory over the NDP on Tuesday, with the Green party holding the balance of power for the first time in Canadian history. Christy Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liberals won 43 seats, the NDP under John Horgan got 41 and the Greens led by Andrew Weaver achieved a major breakthrough by picking up three seats. The NDP won one riding by only nine votes, making a recount a certainty that will determine the difference between a minority and an ultra-thin majority if it were to flip to the Liberals. Clark said she intends to lead the next government, adding the result presents an opportunity to open up a new dialogue â&#x20AC;&#x153;about how we do things, what we should do, how we want to shape the future of our province.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight is the beginning of something very different, and something that I think could be really exciting for the future of our province and our kids,â&#x20AC;? she said. She said her party won
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the popular vote, finishing with 40.9 per cent compared with the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 39.9 per cent based on preliminary election results. Clark said she is confident that when absentee ballots are counted, they will strengthen the Liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; margin of victory. As the incumbent premier and with the most seats, Clark would be expected to get the first opportunity to form a minority government with the support of the Greens, who finished one seat short of gaining official party status in the legislature. Horgan was not ready to concede defeat, however, saying that British Columbians have waited 16 years for a new government and will have to wait a bit longer until all the votes are counted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what we do know: a majority of British Columbians voted for a new government and I believe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they deserve,â&#x20AC;? he said. The campaign began four weeks ago with Clark and the Horgan locked in a tight race to be premier, and Weaver hoping to build upon his one seat in the legislature. Weaver, whose party doubled its popular vote to 16.7 per cent compared with the last election, looked ecstatic as he addressed supporters in Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a historic day
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B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark waves to the crowd following the B.C. election in Vancouver May 10. for British Columbia,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People across British Columbia have shown that they are ready for politics to be done differently.â&#x20AC;? Weaver wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to tip his hand on whether he would support the Liberals or NDP in a minority government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the days ahead there will be plenty of discussions taking place between all parties. Now is not the time for those discussions, now
is the time for Greens across North America to celebrate,â&#x20AC;? he told a cheering crowd. After his speech, Weaver said he called Clark and Horgan to congratulate them on their campaigns and â&#x20AC;&#x153;start the conversation on the next steps for our province in the days ahead.â&#x20AC;? Andrew Wilkinson, advanced education minister in Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government, said definitive results might not be available until the end of
the month when absentee ballots and judicial recounts must be completed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be some time before this is completely clear.â&#x20AC;? Based on preliminary numbers, voter turnout was up slightly to 56.45 per cent on Tuesday compared with 55.32 per cent in 2013. The NDP focused its campaign on the seat-rich Lower Mainland. The party took several Liberal ridings in the
city of Vancouver and won a handful of battleground ridings in the suburbs of Metro Vancouver, including seats in Surrey, Coquitlam and Delta. The New Democrats also swept all four ridings in Burnaby, where the prospect of increased tanker traffic from the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion loomed large. Clark endorsed the project after the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval, but Horgan has promised to use â&#x20AC;&#x153;every tool in the toolboxâ&#x20AC;? to stop it. Several Liberal cabinet ministers lost seats in Metro Vancouver, but the party did well in rural and Interior B.C., where their pro-resource job message appeared to resonate. The Liberals were trying to win a fifth successive majority government after holding power for 16 years. While Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promise of a booming liquefied natural gas industry has not materialized over the past four years, Clark was able to point to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong economy as proof of the Liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; financial savvy. Horgan sought to portray Clark as out of touch with regular British Columbians who feel the economy is not working for them, while Weaver cast the Greens as political outsiders.
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lood levels are gradually dropping in Quebec, particularly in the western part of the province, Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux said Tuesday. But Coiteux said Quebecers must be realistic and realize things will not return to normal for sometime. “We have to be patient,” he told a news conference. “The situation won’t improve overnight. It will happen on a very gradual basis. We have major flooding in several areas and, gradually, the floods will become average and then minor. “We are headed toward a drop in the water levels which will be complete only at the end of the month. We don’t control the weather, so it’s conditional on that. But we’re headed toward improvement.” So far, the heavy rains and melting snowpack across Quebec have flooded 2,733 residences in Quebec, forcing the evacuation of 1,940 people in 171 municipalities. The floods have claimed at least one life in the province — Mike Gagnon, 37, whose car ended up in a surging river in the eastern Gaspe region. Authorities were still searching for a two-yearold girl who disappeared in the same incident. About 1,650 soldiers are helping municipal and provincial officials in Quebec. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the federal government will pay for the military-related costs. “When Canadians are facing natural disasters or serious issues, we pull together, that’s who we are,” Trudeau said in Ottawa. “Quebec and Ontario
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Pierre Lefebvre wades along a flooded residential street with a small boat in Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Que., west of Montreal May 9. asked for military support and we’re happy to give it and of course the federal government will assume all the costs related to support for Quebec and Ontario in these floods.” Despite the easing of various water levels, some people in the Montreal-area community of Deux-Montagnes continued to use canoes to get around Tuesday. James Taylor borrowed his friend’s and said he’s acting like a water taxi, bringing people around to check on their homes. Taylor said he feels a bit guilty that his house is dry and that his neighbours are suffering. He believes municipal-
ity authorities in his town and others could have warned residents earlier that water levels were going to rise in order to give people more time to prepare. “Local authorities knew what parts of the town were more vulnerable than others,” Taylor said, adding residents had to make tough decisions when they banded together to bag sand and rescue people. “We had to choose what houses to save and which ones to let flood. A group of residents and volunteers shouldn’t have had to make that kind of decision.” Another local, Sylvie Briere, was dropped off outside her flooded home by a
local man with a canoe. Even though the water level had reached her front door, Briere was in relatively good spirits. The floods, she said, have allowed her to get to know her neighbours. “We have really discov-
ered each other because of this,” she said. “We all worked together on this street. When the waters recede were going to have a big street party. A community barbecue.” Premier Philippe Couillard, who attended the
Montreal news conference, said he understands the frustration many people are feeling. “First, I want to tell people affected by the floods… that it’s very, very terrible,” he said. “I can understand the anxiety, the angst people feel right now. I would feel the same, even some anger, if it were my home being affected the way I’ve seen certain homes being affected.” Couillard also reiterated his call for Quebecers to donate money to help flood victims. The provincial government is contributing $500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross fund and the City of Montreal is intending to kick in $250,000. The premier said he donated money on Tuesday morning. Quebec’s national assembly will not sit Tuesday, allowing members to stay in their respective ridings an extra day, while Montreal’s agglomeration council voted to extend the state of emergency in the area by five days.
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Whitehorse’s thrift stores are gone, but the flea market lives on
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Shoppers browse through the flea market at Changing Gears May 6. Lori Garrison News Reporter
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child skips past holding a naked doll, a bead braided into its hair. An older man with the sleeves of his polo shirt rolled up to his shoulders leafs through a box of records, setting aside a copy of Bach’s collected symphonies with a well-loved cover. A young couple walks by holding a tray of freshly made donuts aloft, the sweet smell of warm powdered sugar drifting just above my nose. This is a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon at the May 6 flea market at Changing Gears, the first of many set to run this summer. “What I like is that it’s really crowded,” said vendor Claire Strauss. “How often do Yukoners feel like they have to look out for each other when they’re walking?” I’ve been out of territory for the last few months. When I drove back up from Montreal, everything I owned — one dog, a bag of clothes badly in need of patching, four pairs of socks (three of which had holes), an appropriately named poor-boy cap, a pair
of rotting boots and half a bottle of Black Grouse blended scotch — fit in my Suzuki hatchback. As such, I found myself sorely in need of a few living essentials. I went to the flea market not for business or pleasure, but because my last pair of jeans were developing a hole in the crotch which was rapidly causing them to be unsuitable for work or polite company. When I was a small child, my father, a consummate bargain hunter, would take me to a local flea market in Ontario. I don’t think it exists anymore, but I remember I used to love going. Not to buy things, but because there were always interesting people to meet and see and talk to. Flea markets are amazing cultural spaces. Among the sellers was Ranin — a spry, brightfaced young girl who walked with a bounce in her step when she was called — and her mother. The pair are recent immigrants from Syria. Ranin’s mother didn’t speak English, but she smiled enthusiastically as Ranin translated for me. She was
selling traditional Syrian pastries, baklava, date cookies and ‘sesame treats’ all carefully arranged on trays. “My mother says she wants to do this because no one knows these treats,” Ranin said. “Syrian food is interesting and no one knows these.” The sellers were not only people cleaning out their basements, but craftspeople like Kim Tucker of Zanti Kamala, a small local company which makes jewelry and bath products. We stood before her brightly coloured, intricate designs amid the spicy smell of her soaps while we chatted. “I like coming out to meet people, to support the community,” she said. The flea market itself is financially tied to the community, as it is, in part, a fundraiser for Humane Society Yukon. Instead of paying a rental fee for their table space, said Strauss, vendors donated a portion of their proceeds or gave the shelter something from their wares to sell at their own rummage sales. A donation jar was set up at the front of the tent so people could give money if they wished to.
Fun fact about me: I don’t buy new things if I can help it, especially clothes. It’s my personal philosophy that there’s just too much stuff already in the world to justify buying something brand-new when so many things wind up in the landfill. Given that Raven Recycling told the News last week that the biggest reason it decided to close its beloved free store was that the sheer volume of donated goods was simply too much for it to handle, there are obviously a lot of used things to go around. “We were basically turning over the store every day,” said Joy Snyder, executive director of Raven Recycling. So many items were being donated, she said, that many of them were simply being sent to recycling or the landfill despite people’s best intentions that they be reused. The average Yukoner, she said, produces nearly one tonne of waste every year (including construction waste). Of that, 20 per cent of it is diverted from the landfill through recycling and 11 per cent is further diverted through composting, leaving 69 per
cent to go to landfill. Reusing or repairing damaged goods is, in my mind, a way of reducing this, so I love yard sales and free stores and flea markets. It’s also a very Yukon trait, part of the culture of do-it-yourself and self reliance which attracted me to the territory. This do-it-yourself culture is beginning to wane in the Yukon, however, said Lewis Rifkind, conservationist with the Yukon Conservation Society and self-proclaimed “king of reuse culture.” “When I first moved here in 1992, you could still sift through the landfill … but all that has changed,” said Rifkind. “I understand why — liability, proper waste management and such — but we seem to have moved away from that self-sufficient, work-withwhat-you’ve got culture and moved to an if-youneed-it-buy-it culture.” Part of this, his says, has to do with what he sees as increased economic prosperity among Yukoners, but it’s more largely “a shocking indictment of our consumer culture.” “People are very keen to donate used things, but
not to buy them,” he said. “You’re expected to buy everything shiny and new.” Shiny and new was not what I was looking for. One thing I love about buying used is that I often wind up with unusual things. Today, I walk away with two pairs of name-brand, well-fitting jeans, a scarf, a set of records (despite the fact that I don’t yet own a record player), a clock someone has drawn a sled dog on, a wooden plate with brass deer to hang my keys on, a handful of new flies for catching grayling from the very enthusiastic and delightful fly-tier selling his wares, a Rhino fillet knife, a fishing net, a copy of Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse and, best of all, a 16-inch 38-cc Poulan chainsaw, complete with a little gas tank and jug of two-stroke oil. The chainsaw needs an adjustment, the fuel drained, and maybe a new spark plug, but I don’t mind. Fixing things is a pleasure you don’t get when you buy something brand new. The next flea market is scheduled for May 27. Contact Lori Garrison at lori.garrison@yukon-news.com
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Alaska lawmaker mum amid apology demand for abortion remarks Becky Bohrer Associated Press
JUNEAU n Alaska lawmaker who set off a firestorm by suggesting women try to get pregnant for a “free trip to the city” for abortions is a military veteran and first-year representative with a reputation for being outspoken in his conservative beliefs. Rep. David Eastman, a Republican from Wasilla, is a firefighter and father of two young children. Eastman found himself in the hot seat last week when he discussed his concerns about the use of state funds and Medicaid for abortions. In an interview with The Associated Press, he said there are not many places “where you have the kinds of incentives for abortion that we have in this state.” “We have folks who try to get pregnant in this state so that they can get a free trip to the city, and we have folks who want to carry their baby past the point of being able to have an abortion in this state so that they can have a free trip to Seattle,” he said. Eastman made similar comments later to a public radio reporter. The backlash was swift, with lawmakers, including Eastman’s own Republican caucus, calling on him to apologize. Rep. Geran Tarr, an Anchorage Democrat who said the House should consider censuring Eastman, called his comments “deeply offensive, racist in nature and misogynistic.” Many Alaska Natives live in rural communities, where health services are limited and travel often is needed to access care in larger communities.
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Alaska has restrictions in place that Planned Parenthood says effectively force women seeking a second-trimester abortion to travel out of state for procedures. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, a Dillingham Democrat, and Rep. Charisse Millett, the House Republican leader, said Monday that they had heard nothing from Eastman in response to separate requests that he apologize. Edgmon said nothing had been determined as to what further steps, if any, might be taken. During a brief legislative floor session, Eastman gave a speech about a mine. He avoided reporters in leaving the floor. The Alaska Supreme Court has held that the state must fund medically necessary abortions if it funds medically necessary services for others with financial needs. The state health department has said it uses the same out-of-state travel policy regardless of the medical service being provided but has not provided details. In response to Eastman’s comments, Liz Medicine Crow, president and CEO of the First Alaskans Institute, a non-profit that works to help Alaska Natives, said she believes leadership of the House majority and minority caucuses “understand the incred-
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ible trauma that this type of commentary and hate speech can create. That’s why they’ve taken the serious action that they’ve already taken and I’d just love to see what that follow-through will look like. I think many of us are watching.” In a letter shared by Eastman’s office, Pamela Samash, president of Right to Life Interior Alaska, praised Eastman’s anti-abortion stance. She wrote that she is offended by women “who use abortion as birth control.” “The big question is the whole picture: What happened to mother-child bond?” she said in an interview. Tuckerman Babcock, chair of the state Republican Party, said a censure “smacks of thought police.” But he said Eastman’s comments were inexcusable and hopes he apologizes. “I would hate to see him fail to do that because he’s smart and very energetic and taking on a lot of good fights,” Babcock said. “It’s his first term. Everybody makes mistakes but you need to own up to your mistakes.”
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Everywhere a Steins: Dawson artist showcases latest print, video work
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Like many of Stein’s pieces, “Write Twice Turing” is a print made from a wood engraving.
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Dawson City artist John Steins is showing New Work at Arts Underground in Whitehorse until May 27. Pierre Chauvin News Reporter
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porting a deep burgundy jacket, a checkered yellow and gray shirt and big black sunglasses, John Steins strikes a pose next to one of his pieces, entitled “Selfie.” The resemblance is uncanny. It’s the opening night of the Dawson City artist’s latest
exhibition — titled New Work — that mixes his latest print and video work. Steins’ work goes from ultra-realistic renderings of digital photos he took in Dawson City to mysterious abstract art. But they all share a common element: Stein’s passion for wood as a medium. The former mayor and current studio technician at the Yukon School of Visual Arts
(SOVA) came up with some of his pieces as inspiration for future woodwork. There are the print pieces made from wood engravings and woodcuttings that are neither abstract nor realistic art. “Write Twice Turing” for example has the feeling of abstract geometrical art and yet is reminiscent of some fantastic world — take the design of Harry Potter’s Chamber of Secret
for example. But in his exploration of mixing woodblock elements into print, Steins doesn’t get pigeonholed to one style. Using digital photography and computer effects, his photos of the streets of Dawson City, the Alchemy Café, or a cabin turn into works of beautiful creations. “(Wood) is an interesting medium,” Steins said. “I like the tactile part of it.” But working with wood comes with its share of challenges — and that’s what Steins is looking for. “I like the surprise element: You don’t know 100 per cent what will happen.” Much of Steins’ print work is meant as an inspiration for potential future colour or black and white woodcuts. “I like working with my hands, I like the idea of expressing myself.” Even some of the videos shown at the exhibition fit this interest with wood and woodblocks. In “Digging for Treasure in Bonanza” a crane digs piles of dirt, presumably in a placer miner operation. But it’s the post-processing that make the video fit Stein’s theme: besides the black outline of the crane and the piles of rocks, all the colours have been stripped and replaced. The sky is now coloured bright orange, the piles of rocks are yellow. In another video, a negative space rendering of Steins
filming himself — everything is black, expect for the outline of the room and Steins’ face which are in white — reflects yet his obsession over woodcutting. Part of this exhibition is also an homage to Stein’s father, Ilgvars. “There’s a reference to his style (in the work),” Steins said. “The black stuff and some of the pieces.” Steins said his father’s work influenced him in a lot of ways, but can’t precisely pinpoint how. According to Arts Underground, Steins has been printmaking in his log cabin studio since 1978. Some of his art was chosen to be permanently featured at the law court in Whitehorse. At the opening reception, Steins is chatting with some of the people who came by. “I’ve been making art for a long time,” Steins said. “I’m not incredibly ambitious about going out into the world.” And after all, he’s already gotten a taste of what notoriety is like during the infamous “Axis of Weasels” incident of 2003. At the time eBay pulled a set of prints he made mocking George W. Bush over the invasion of Iraq before changing its decision. New Work runs at the Arts Underground’s Focus Gallery until May 27. More information is available at artsunderground.ca. Contact Pierre Chauvin at pierre.chauvin@yukon-news.com
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SPORTS AND RECREATION Squash Yukon hosts largest championship, capitals challenge for squirrel cup
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Nick the squirrel sits atop the YellowHorse Cup trophy during the Yukon Open squash championship at Better Bodies Whitehorse on May 7. This year’s championship had a record field of players. Tom Patrick News Reporter
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ver the last few years the Yukon Open has attracted more players from outside the territory, but this year it was a whole other animal. Yukon, N.W.T., Alberta and B.C. were represented at this year’s squash championship that wrapped up May 7 at Better Bodies Whitehorse. Organizers moved couches and lounge chairs courtside to accommodate the spectators at the event that saw a record field with 81 players, making it the largest event ever hosted
by Squash Yukon. “I think the previous record was about 75, way back a couple of decades ago,” said Squash Yukon president Stephen Buckler. “It was a team effort. A lot of people came together to help out finding sponsorships, getting furniture, setting up the camera, making it into a tournament that people from all across Canada would want to come to. So I just want to thank everyone for helping out.” With Yellowknife players in the mix, it’s official: a rivalry has been awakened. Last season Squash Yukon sent a dozen Whitehorse players to
Yellowknife to compete in the N.W.T. championships. This past weekend Yellowknife reciprocated by sending 10 to the Yukon Open, thereby resurrecting the YellowHorse Cup, a trophy adorned by Nick, a taxidermied squirrel with a racquet in one hand an a tiny bottle of Winterlong beer in the other. “Squash Yukon really wanted to get a rivalry going between Yellowknife and Whitehorse again because back in the day that was the big thing in squash in the North,” said Buckler. “So we decided to make this goofy trophy that people would be excited about bringing into their
club. We brought 12 people to their club last year to challenge them and that totally sparked it.” YellowHorse Cup, which will be fought over at tournaments featuring players from the two capitals, goes to the side that wins the most games in head-tohead matches. Yellowknife won it this time by a confusing score of 85.5-54.45, but Whitehorse players plan to take it back early next month at the N.W.T. championships. “Maybe five, 10 years ago … we used to have a really good rivalry with them, had a challenge cup trophy, and we kind of figured we’d resurrect it,”
said Yellowknife’s Garrett Hinchey. “I remember when we used to have the old one — that trophy got lost in Whitehorse and no one knows where it is — they (Whitehorse players) won it eight or nine times and we only won it one time. So it’s nice to be the inaugural winners of the new one. My mom owns the gym in Yellowknife and she’s already trying to figure out where she’s going to put it — this taxidermied squirrel with a beer in its hand.” The influx of Outside players to this year’s open meant it was a lot tougher to keep titles in the territory. Whitehorse players won
two out of eight divisions — three if you count former Whitehorsians. Lia Johnson, who was raised in Whitehorse but now lives in Kelowna, B.C., went undefeated in four round robin matches to take the open women’s division. “I’m feeling really great. I came up to play in the tournament because I heard the group had put on a big showing, getting everybody together, so it’s fun to be back in the Squash Yukon community,” said Johnson, 29, who moved south six years ago. “I’ve been playing some of these ladies for probably 15 years, so it’s kind of fun
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Sara Fabbro-Swizdaryk hits a forehand against Kennedy Locke-Cairns in the women’s C consolation final.
Carl Burgess winds up a backhand against Stephen Grundmanis in the mixed open consolation final.
to come back and play them again.” The other Whitehorse players to top divisions were Jonathan Hawkins in men’s A and Susan Whitty in women’s D. Victoria players Dominic Henderson, Wilson MacDonald and Jeremy Lynn pocketed the rest of the men’s titles. Yellowknife’s India Edwards-Loewen claimed the women’s C division title. The mixed open division — the highest division at the championship — was taken by Edmonton’s
in the mixed open division, placing third.
Jorge Quintero, making his first trip to Whitehorse. “My sponsor from Manta told me it would be a nice tournament here, it would be great for me to come, so I came and it’s a great place,” said Quintero. “A lot of people signed up, everybody was excited, everybody has improved from what I hear from previous years. People are going to other cities to play and it’s getting bigger, and that’s what we want. “I’d love to come back.” Quintero didn’t drop a game in his three matches.
The 31-year-old is originally from Colombia, where he was one of the top players in the country. He used to play and train with Colombia’s Miguel Rodriguez, one of the best in the world. “We were No. 1 and No. 2 back then and he kept going with squash, and I decided to go to school,” said Quintero. “So I stopped squash a little bit but picked it back up a couple years ago.” Two-time Yukon champ Cameron Webber was the highest finishing Yukoner
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Top results Mixed open
Men’s B
Women’s open
1st Dominic Henderson 2nd Benjamin Grundmanis 3rd Zale Apramian Consolation: Mackenzie Cameron
1st Lia Johnson 2nd Terri Cairns 3rd Lori Muir
1st Jorge Quintero 2nd Devin Madsen 3rd Cameron Webber Consolation: Stephen Grundmanis
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1st Jonathan Hawkins 2nd Andrew Goodwin 3rd Denver Styan Consolation: Dylan Letang
1st Wilson MacDonald 2nd Ivan Johnson 3rd Kevin Maves Consolation: Stephan Burdess
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India EdwardsLoewen 2nd Jada Smith-Kwok 3rd Erika Joubert Consolation: Kennedy Locke-Cairns
Women’s D
1st Jerremy Lynn 2nd Ravinder Singh 3rd Jim McGeragle Consolation: Brian Larnder
1st Susan Whitty 2nd Sue Stokes 3rd Jeanine Sinclair Consolation: Gale Payne
B.C. junior hockey clubs to scout northern talent in Whitehorse Tom Patrick News Reporter
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orthern hockey players will be given a chance to showcase their skills in front of B.C. scouts next week. A prospect camp spearheaded by the Trail Smoke Eaters club from the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), a Junior A league, will take place in Whitehorse, May 19-21. “I’m not sure there’s been anything like this in Whitehorse before, with three or four junior teams interested, with the intention to draw players from all over the North,” said Hockey Yukon president Carl Burgess. “They’re choosing Whitehorse over a lot of other locations in a huge region that includes (the) northwest United States and parts east,” he added. “That’s how big it is, how potent this opportunity could be.” Joining scouts from the Smoke Eaters will be ones from the Beaver Valley Nighthawks from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), a Junior B league, as well as
the Kootenay Ice from B.C. Hockey’s Major Midget League. They will be searching out players born between 1998 and 2002. “The BCHL is one of the premier junior A leagues in the west,” said Burgess. “They have a great record of moving players on to fantastic careers and scholarships. In the BCHL, you can still maintain scholarship eligibility in that league. “The KIJHL is the top of the class for junior B.” Not only are there already Yukon players on junior teams down south, some teams have multiple players from the territory on the roster. Wyatt Gale, Jarrett Malchow and Riley Pettitt made up the “Yukon line” on the KIJHL’s Summerland Steam last season. Johnny Elias, Matthew Cooper, Niall Lawrie all played for the Kootenay Ice major midget team this past season. “The Smoke Eaters approached us. They were noticing more and more Northern talent — Yukon talent — in major midget
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Trail Smoke Eaters defenceman Connor McCarthy stands in front of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks net during a BCHL game in March. The Smoke Eaters, the Beaver Valley Nighthawks and the Kootenay Ice will hold a prospect camp in Whitehorse, May 19-21. leagues and junior leagues and decided to make this part of their recruiting and
prospect network,” said Burgess. The prospect camp will
consist of a competitive scrimmage format — basically a mini tournament in
which players are separated onto teams. There will also be a development skills camp for younger players born 2003 and up the same weekend. “It’s nice that people recognize there’s a strong hockey market up here — strong talent-wise, if not huge in numbers,” said Burgess. “Whitehorse is a natural node for players to come in from Alaska, N.W.T. and northern B.C. We expect to see players from all those jurisdictions here.” “It’s new, so we’re not expecting to pack the rafters full of players, but we know there’s lots of interest and this is a huge value for any midget player,” he added. “It would save the cost of all the travel down south. To have one at home is a huge value, especially with three teams involved. There’s rarely camps down south hosted by more than one team.” For more information contact Burgess at (867) 333-4900 or Steve Robinson, operations manager for the Smoke Eaters, at (250) 231-8489. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Carmacks run reaches 40th year
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Runners leave the start line during the 40th annual Carmacks Ridge Run in Carmacks on May 5. It was the biggest Carmacks run yet with almost 600 students from 19 schools.
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Participants run along the ridge. Kyle Nightingale/Government of Yukon
Tantalus Grade 6 sisters Winter Tricker, left, Autumn Tricker run shoulder to shoulder. Tom Patrick News Reporter
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efore there was the Kluane Chilkat bike relay or the Klondike Trail ‘98 relay, there was the Carmacks Ridge Run. Though maybe not as big as the other two, the Carmacks event will likely
go down as the biggest youth running event in the territory this year. The 40th annual Carmacks Ridge Run, hosted by the Tantalus Community School, saw a record turnout in Carmacks on May 5. “It was a huge success,” said Tantalus principal
Morgan Douglas-Alexander. The four-decade old event had 590 students from 19 Yukon schools compete. Following the five-, three- and one-kilometre runs, there were some big appetites to feed. Organizers served up seven kilograms of pasta
salad, “gallons” of juice and over 700 hotdogs at the post-race barbeque with Carmacks mayor Lee Bodie working the grill. “We normally get between 400 and 450 … and 12 to 15 schools,” said Douglas-Alexander. “The kids had fun, the weather was perfect, it was just a really great day. It was one of those ah-ha moments
where I go, ‘This is why I’m in education.’ The kids were fabulous, everyone of them.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
Female division winners Novice: Jada Wheeler Atom: Ruby Ferland Juvenile: Hannah Jirousek Junior: Hannah Deuling Peewee: Winter Tricker Bantam: Anju Perren
Midget: Abi Freeman Adult: Amy Day-Janz Masters: Maura Sullivan Male division winners Novice: Travis Smith Atom: Cody Adams Juvenile: Gary Schulze Junior: Nathen Blackjack Peewee: Simon Connell Bantam: Naoisa Dempsey Midget: Ben Kishchuk Adult: Bryan Clubbe Masters: Alain Desrochers
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Decade-old rivalry continues at Yukon Table Tennis Championships
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Champion Christina Nie hits a shot during the women’s singles final. Tom Patrick/Yukon News
Whitehorse’s Ryan Bachli serves during the men’s singles final at the Yukon Table Tennis Championships at Elijah Smith Elementary School on May 6. Bachli won his fifth men’s singles title. Tom Patrick News Reporter
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or a 10th year in a row Ryan Bachli and Kevin Murphy met in the men’s singles final at the Yukon Table Tennis Championships. This time it was brief, ending in straight sets for the first time. Bachli defeated Murphy 11-6, 11-9, 11-6 to claim his fifth men’s singles title on May 6 at Elijah Smith Elementary School. Both players are from Whitehorse. “I think he’s just getting
old,” said Bachli, teasing his long-time coach and friend, who had a hip replacement a year and a half ago. “I think he needs his other hip replaced.” Bachli, 25, defeated Murphy, 59, in four sets in last year’s final. The previous year Murphy claimed his 20th singles title with a five-set win over Bachli in the final. “There’s never been a straight-set win before, so that’s a first,” said Murphy. “He was playing well, I thought I was playing good. I can hang a lot of the missed points on I didn’t make one
block off his loops, his heavy topspins. If he missed the table I got a point … but I couldn’t get block number one on him. I think that was one of the major things, from my perspective, that didn’t happen for me.” Bachli reached this year’s final with a straight-set win over Daniel Li in the semifinal. Li went on to take third with a four-set win over Ethan Gaw of Dawson City. “I’ve been pretty lucky lately — I haven’t lost many games lately,” said Bachli. Bachli also took the men’s doubles title with partner
Alex Zhang, defeating Murphy and Li in the final. Whitehorse’s Christina Nie has changed the type of grip she holds the paddle with and it’s getting results. The 43-year-old captured her fourth Yukon women’s singles title with an 11-8, 1210, 7-11, 11-8 win over 2012 champ Xiu Mei Zhang in the final. “I feel great,” said Nie. “This year I changed from the panhandle to shakehands — the way I hold the paddle — and I feel it works well. It works for me.” Nie, who last won the
title in 2015, knocked out the defending champ, Dawson City’s Emily Gaw, in the semifinal. “She’s a very good player, very quick,” said Nie. The 14-year-old Gaw went on to take third with a win over Ashley Harris. She also teamed up with fellow Dawsonite Kate Crocker to win the women’s doubles title. Gaw defended her junior girls title with three straight round robin wins. Dawson’s Sarah Nyland and Crocker placed second and third, respectively. Sam Crocker, another player down from Dawson City, won the junior boys title with three round robin wins.
Ethan Gaw took second, ahead of Gerard Parsons. This year’s championship opened with a mixed doubles competition on May 5 that strangely only Dawson players competed in. Kate Crocker and Parsons took the win with Nyland and Sam Crocker finishing second. “Dawson has quite a good group of kids playing, which bodes well for us,” said Murphy, head coach of Table Tennis Yukon. Jesse Caley went undefeated in four round robin matches to take the rookie singles title. Rogan Parry placed second and Kaleb Parry third. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Dawson City’s Emily Gaw whacks a backhand during a doubles match on May 5.
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Stay or go? Kyle Lowry gives no hints Lori Ewing Canadian Press
TORONTO o matter how the question was posed, Kyle Lowry wouldn’t bite. The Toronto Raptors point guard will opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent, and a lucrative deal beckons. But less than 24 hours after the Raptors’ season ended in a four-game sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Lowry gave no hints about his intentions. “Honestly man, I want to just get better, I want to have fun, I want to win a ring. I want to make sure my family is happy,” said Lowry, a father of two young boys. ”And that’s all I’ve thought about right now. “Honestly, I wouldn’t BS you guys. I would, but not this time. Not this time.” The Raptors met with the media on their traditional post-season locker cleanout day. Hopes for the season had been high after their historic post-season run a year ago. But they collided with Cleveland earlier than expected, and the mood around their Biosteel Centre training facility Monday was one of unrealized goals. Now Toronto heads into an off-season of uncertainty, with questions not only about the future of Lowry, but coach Dwane Casey and free agents Serge Ibaka, P.J. Tucker and Patrick Patterson. When asked to assess his performance on the season, Casey said ”could have done better. I always feel that way.” He singled out his players’ confidence in threepoint shooting, plus defensive areas such as shot challenges and rotations. “There’s always areas in our team, in our play, that I feel like I can do a better job, our staff, we all can do better,” Casey said. ”There’s nothing we can be satisfied about, with our job performance, especially after the way we went out. Even the season, there were times we could have been better defensively, better offensively, definitely, and adapting to the new age NBA, which is the three (pointer).” A year after all-star DeMar DeRozan, who was facing free agency, made his intentions about staying in Toronto crystal clear, Lowry had some fun verbally sparring with reporters, who asked several
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The crowd reacts after Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry scores a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Toronto on April 18. “I never looked at it or tried to put it into perspective, what it would be like without him,” DeRozan said. ”It’s going to be a decision on him that he’s going to have to make, and I support him 100 per cent. “We gained something that goes way beyond basketball. So that’s why when it comes to things like this, I don’t put the pressure on him, or I don’t say: do this, do that. He’s got to make the decision, as a friend I’ve got to be there to sup-
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times about his intentions. “You know what? That’s a good question. Haven’t thought about it though,” he said with a wry smile. ”I’ve said that three times already. Four. That’ll be my fourth time. I’m going to say it one more time. Only thing I’ve thought about is opting out. Which I will do. And getting better as a basketball player. Those two things. “Want to try again?” laughed Lowry, who had a player option for next year worth US$12 million, but stands to earn significantly more. Can the team get to where it wants to go without Lowry? “It would be difficult,” Casey said. Lowry led the Raptors past Milwaukee in the opening round of the playoffs and was Toronto’s best player in Games 1 and 2 against Cleveland. A sprained ankle saw him miss the last two games. “Man, it sucked,” he said. “I wanted to be out there with my teammates and I wanted to play. Sitting on the bench in Game 3 suited up and knowing I can’t play, Game 4 sitting there trying to help my team no matter what it was — helping them see plays, coach — it just sucks that I wasn’t able to help my team.” Whether Lowry chooses to stay or go, DeRozan said he’ll support whatever decision his friend and teammate makes.
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port him.” Ibaka, who was acquired with Tucker at February’s trade deadline to inject some much-needed toughness, said he hasn’t thought about his future, but that “I have fun here. I like the city, I like the fans.” Tucker proved his worth in the playoffs, particularly in Game 4 against Cleveland when he forced LeBron James to make six turnovers. Tucker had the line of the afternoon when asked
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if he prefers to play a physical or finesse game? “Have you ever watched me play?” he shot back with a laugh. ”I don’t think I have any finesse in my game at all. The most dirty, rugged, nasty-looking stuff you’ve ever seen in your life. That’s me.” Lowry and DeRozan had kind words for Casey. “Even when we had our bad days, our good days, we stuck by him,” DeRozan said. ”One thing about Case, Case is one hell of a
person outside of a coach.” Lowry said he and Casey have butted heads but added the coach allowed him to “become a threetime all-star and allow me to become the player I am and have a voice.” Casey “helped me be me, a better man, a better basketball player,” said Lowry. “I think our relationship has grown from here,” Lowry added, holding up a hand, “to here.”
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June 22nd, 2017 – NND Forum – come learn from our Agents representing NND - Business Trust, Investment Trust, NNDDC, Committees, etc. June 23rd & 24th, 2017 – Assembly Business June 25th, 2017 – Industry Day – come and see what Mining Activities are happening in our Traditional Territory New appointment for Elders Representative will be held June 24th at 1:30pm. Deadline for any Resolutions with any financial content must be handed 30 days prior to the Annual General Assembly; the deadline for submissions will be 4:30 pm, May 24th, 2017. Email to Chrystal Lattie at chrystal.lattie@nndfn.com If you need a ride locally, contact the front desk of FNNND at 867 996-2265 Ext. 0. Gas PO will be provided to citizens coming from out of town, upon attendance. For more information please contact Carol Van Bibber at carol.vanbibber@nndfn.com Meals will be provided
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Cottages / Cabins 2 tiny cabins 20km west of Whitehorse. Furnished, no water, shared bathroom/shower in separate bldg. Rents start at $600 & include heat, internet, water. Well-behaved pets allowed. 668-4254 Squanga Lake titled property w/camp, year round access, $95,000 obo. 867-821-4429 leave message
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Real Estate 0.69 acre of land with existing water & sewer from previous house in Porter Creek. Quiet, spacious, green belt and close to stores, schools & bus routes, $250,000. No triplexes or duplexes. 333-1002
Housesitting HOUSESITTER available yearround - Professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house. References. Call Tracy 334-2882
Misc for Rent RV parking/storage, boats, trailers etc, 20 minutes north of town, safe and secure location, from $25/mon. 668-6885
Office/Retail OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd floor of building on Gold Road in Marwell Size is 180 sq ft Quiet space with reasonable rent 667-2917 or 334-7000
Rooms for Rent Furnished room in PC, avail May 15, close to all amenities, WiFi, laundry & kitchen facilities, $450/mon. 6332837
Double lot, serviced, in Mayo. Old house on property. $43,000. 867996-2545 Private sale, beautiful sandy lake front beach property, Army Beach, Marsh Lake, fenced, over 1/2 acre, super water break, dock, etc. 867667-2988 day, 867-633-3729 eves
Business Opportunities HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
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• Acts as the liaison between Dease River First Nation and Canada, British Columbia on all program matters. • Manages the annual audit exercise; including the fiscal year closure • Prepares annual fiscal year budgets for Council approval • Provides back up when required to the finance officer in maintaining a/p, a/c payroll functions. • Insures compliance with INAC, First Nation Health Authority and SWWG reporting requirements on program delivery as identified in the funding agreements. • Working with the operations manager identify and implement project activities under the Professional and Institutional Development initiative sponsored by INAC. • Manage human resources working closely with departments and Chief and Council ensuring labour standards and human rights are met.
Qualifications Dease River First Nation Administrator • Undergraduate degree in business or management or the equivalent combination of education and experience • 5 years working knowledge of accounting software, preferably with Quick Books • Strong financial management skills including development of annual program budgets • Working knowledge of current auditing practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles • Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation • Skilled in negotiating and conflict resolution • Working Knowledge in preparing materials and reports in support of compliance reporting. • Experience working with INAC programs and initiatives • An understanding of Federal Funding Agreements and FNHA Agreements
How to apply: Resumes will be accepted until 4:30pm May 19, 2017 Resumes can be faxed to Attention: Chief Ruby Johnny at (250) 239-3003 Or e-mailed to wolf_kaska@hotmail.com References required. Salary negotiable Please Note: There will be a process of short listing applicants and only the applicants on the list will be interviewed.
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COYOTE ENTERTAINMENT Full-time Sales Clerk Wages $15.70/hr High School Graduate Operate computerized inventory system; Provide product advice; Prepare product sales; Process payments. Effective interpersonal skills & team player Resumes: coyotevideo007@gmail.com
Early Childhood Educator (NOC4214) Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive and emotional and social development of children. The successful candidate must possess a diploma in early childhood education or equivalent education to qualify for a level three childhood education certificate in the Yukon. Wage $20.00/hour. Please email resume to
KATHY’S KITCHEN Watson Lake Cook needed ASAP $18/hr Accommodations available Call Gerry or Kathy for more info or email: gkvigeant@northwestel.net 867-536-4536
ROUTE 13 DIESEL requires a domestic diesel, light pick-up truck technician. Minimum of 3 years experience. Dealership experience an asset. Full time, permanent position. Call Adam at 867-333-6001 or fax 867-333-6002 for more info
FIL-CAN CLEANERS Light Duty Cleaner NOC 6731 Permanent full time $15.57/hour Criminal Record Check required Applicants with relevant experience preferred Apply by email: gayangosjubilee@yahoo.ca
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HELP WANTED Looking for experienced landscapers and carpenters for full-time summer work. We pay competitive rates. Call 867-689-9009
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JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Solar PV Installations • Full time position • $80K+ depending on experience • Solar experience an asset but, willing to train • Must have valid fall arrest • Clean criminal/driving record
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
WORSLEY GATEWAY HOTEL Experienced restaurant cooks, shift work, newer hotel in Worsley, Alberta. Shared staff accommodation or rental homes available. Starting wage $15/hr. Salary evaluated after training. Starting early to Mid-May. Email Dawn @worsleygateway.ca
Are you interested in a Career – not just a job? Do competitive wages, financial bonuses, excellent benefits, educational assistance, permanent full-time employment, pension plan, 100% Health Care premium coverage and national advancement opportunities sound interesting? If so, then you might want to explore what Emco Corporation has to offer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional individual to join our Whitehorse team as:
Purchaser/Inventory Control/ Counter Sales EMAIL RESUME & CV TO:
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Dall Contracting Ltd is the Marketer/Bulk Plant for Petro-Canada and we currently have two Full-time job opportunities at our Whitehorse location:
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR and
FUEL TRUCK DRIVER
Due to the size of our facility and the number of people at our location, we ask that everyone pull together and multi-task. Your main responsibilities will be the consolidation of branch requirements and issuing PO’s to vendors. Duties will also include exceptional levels of customer service, sourcing, pricing, ordering and expediting of inventory products. You will be required to monitor and track PO status’, inventory analysis and provide technical support. A minimum Grade 12 education combined with superior customer service skills is required. Must have strong PC, organizational and customer service skills and work well in a team based environment. You will have strong analytical and decision making skills - previous experience in a purchasing environment would be a definite asset. Excel experience is a mandatory requirement. If you are interested in exploring this challenge, please forward a copy of your current resume in confidence to: Lisa Gudbranson Emco Corporation, 114 Calcite Road Unit #1, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2Z4 Fax: (867) 668-2172 | Email: lgudbranson@emcoltd.com No Phone calls please!
Please submit cover letter and resume to dall@northwestel.net Deadline for application is May 17, 2017 For more information please see our job postings at www.yuwin.ca or contact our Fort Nelson Head Office (250) 774-7251.
If saving the planet sounds good... THEN WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU! Raven is looking for a Bookkeeper. This is a part time position (20 to 25 hrs/ wk) with a starting salary of $21/ hour. Raven offers innovative conditions of employment and flexible scheduling. The Raven Recycling Society is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works to divert waste from Yukon landfills and educate the public. Applicants must have the following qualifications: • Completion of post-secondary education in accounting and/or experience. • Demonstrated working knowledge of Simply Accounting Pro and Excel • An oversized - no make that a gigantic sense of humour.
An environmental commitment would be an asset. Drop off resume in person to 100 Galena Road. Ask to see Joy or Danny.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Our People Working Together Program Manager Competition # 17-18- 08 Employment Status: Term Full Time (Immediately March 31, 2021) Salary: $73,691.35 - $86,208.46 Level 8 Location: Haines Junction, Yukon Our People Working Together Wellness Support Worker (2 positions) Competition # 17-18- 09 Employment Status: Term Full Time (Immediately March 31, 2021) Salary: $64,479.97 - $75,432.44 Level 7 Location: Haines Junction, Yukon For a complete job description please check the CAFN website at www.cafn.ca or contact below. Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday, May 12, 2017 Send current resumes and supporting documents to: Capacity and Policy Development Department Fax: (867) 634-7071 Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 241 or ejackson@cafn.ca
#105 – 2131 Second Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1C3
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Construction Survey Party Chief • For engineering projects in Yukon, Alberta, BC • 2 years of experience in construction using GPS RTK and Total Station/Robotic If interested, please send resume to lloos@capms.ca or drop it off at our office. Tel. 867.668.6599 Fax. 867.668.7599
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JOB POSTING Alexco currently has vacancies at its Keno Hill project in Elsa, Yukon for the following:
HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR • Two weeks on/two weeks off working 12 hours per day; • Provide on-site first aid response capabilities including off shift call outs (St. John Ambulance OFA or Red Cross EMR Certification); • Ensure compliance with applicable Regulatory and Company requirements for health and safety; • Lead and oversee safety audits, inspections and assist in preparing Job Hazard Analysis and develop mitigation measures for hazards; • Lead accident and incident investigations and reporting; • Maintain employee health and safety training records, safety management system database, equipment reports and safety performance records and statistics; • Conduct underground workplace industrial monitoring (noise, dust, etc.); • Maintain active participation in the Underground Mine Rescue Team; • 5 to 7 years of related experience with a focus on underground mining projects and environment; • Underground mine rescue trainer certification is considered an asset; • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation considered an asset.
Closing Date: May 8, 2017 4pm PST
DEVELOPMENT MINERS • Two weeks on/two weeks off working 11.5 hours per day; • 5+ years’ as an underground miner; • Experience with safe handling of explosives. Must have, or be able to obtain, a Yukon underground blasting certificate; • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans; • Experience achieving production and safety targets; • Valid First Aid certificate (mandatory); • Mine Rescue training (will be considered an asset); • Proven competency as a Bolter / Jumbo Operator; • One-Boom Tamrock Jumbo experience; • Jackleg and Stoper experience; • 2, 3.5 Yard Scoop experience; • Experience using radios, visual and light signals to communicate.
Closing Date: May 19, 2017 4pm PST Only those applicants who possess the skills and education requirements noted above need apply. Occupational drug and alcohol testing will be a condition of employment. Alexco provides camp room and board for employees residing outside of the immediate area. Please send your resume with cover letter to the attention of HR Manager, Alexco Resource Corp., hr@alexcoresource.com or fax to 604-6334887. See our Careers page at http://www.alexcoresource. com/s/careers.asp for all Job Postings.
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YUKON TIRE MECHANICAL Service Advisor/Receptionist Full time, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Should have good computer and communication skills Apply in person to 107 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, or call 334-4210
EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery * Dry accurate cords *1/2 Cord Orders Accepted *Clean shavings available *VISA/MC accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Assoc Costs will rise ORDER NOW 456-7432
30” aluminum storm door & frame, $30. 667-2104 3 propane, 2-light chandelier, 3 single light wall lamps, $75. 456-4087 4-drawer metal file cabinet, exc shape, $350. 332-6565 8 sheets drywall, 4’X12’, $100. 4564030 9+ used & new locks, door knobs, assorted, $65. 668-6808 Bissell vacuum & shampooer, good condition, on wheels, $50. 334-8318
Children Children’s Misc Wanted: Couple of baby cribs in good condition, reasonable price. 334-4625 if you have something available
Daycare Centers MARANATHA PRE-SCHOOL DAYCARE is looking for Early Childhood Educator full time, permanent, with ECE Level 3. Wage is $22 per hour. Email resume to maranathawhitehorse@gmail.com or call 668-7937
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Appliances Free to anyone willing to pick up both, Kenmore front-loading electric washer/dryer, dryer works, washer needs new main bearing. 667-6544 Large apartment-sz chest freezer, mind cond, $150. 633-2837
Computer Equipment Apple Cinema Display, 24”, great shape, $120, afternoons and evenings. Peter @ 333-9043
Firearms Beretta semi-auto 12-gauge shotgun, synthetic stock, $1,000. 3359897 LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R NEW & USED 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY * SELL
PETER’S FIREWOOD SERVICE Good dry, standing wood Cut to 16” - 18” lengths $250 per cord Call 633-4606
Furniture 3 very solid wine bottle shelves, each for 80 bottles, $70 for all 3. 668-6808 62” entertainment wall unit, shelves & glass door on right-hand side, cupboard underneath TV area, fits approx 40” TV, exc cond, $100. Antique chest trunk, 1853, excellent condition, $180. 668-6808 Beautiful coffee table with drawer for dining room, 112cm long, 65cm wide, 44 cm high. $80. 334-9604 Corner desk, metal with glass top, 61”x30”Hx24”D each side, great condition. 335-5388 Roll-away cot with duvet, $25. 6336623 Set of 2 bedside tables, dark brown, c/w 2 large drawers, $75 for set. 633-2602 Wood frame bunk beds, $300. 3363721
Canvas Tents & Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, BC Canvas Tent Shop www.canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices
2-drawer metal filing cabinet, includes dividers, good for home use, $25; Baycrest sewing machine with buttonhole attachment, $20. 6336623. 2 fuel barrel pumps. Both for $275. 332-6565 40 bird houses. 332-6565
Car roof rack, universal mount, paid $140, asking $50. 334-4299 between 4pm-9pm Coleman generator, 5,000 watts, 4-stroke, works ok but leaks oil, $500 obo. 334-6043 Dark blue cement board siding, 1200 sqft, $2.50/sqft. Call for pictures or viewing, more at this price if needed. 335-3331 Driving from Ottawa to Whitehorse May 19, lots of space for belongings & people, can stop in Ikea for you on my way. 334-4856 for more info Electric chain saw, works fine, $100 obo; DVDs, $2.50 ea; Blue Rays, $5 ea. 334-6043 Electric masonry tile router, $50; electric tile cutter, $50. 334-0235 Elliptical trainer, cardio style, barely used, $600 obo. 633-4311 For sale, variety of bank notes for sale, certified, error notes, test notes, different ranges and types. US silver dollar collection includes stamps. Call/text Francois 336-7579 FREE: Approx 90 sqft quality floor tile, light gray/beige. 667-2760 or yukoncamerons@klondiker.com Front wheel only, rim/tire/brake disc assembly, for fat tire bike, 26”x4” complete, $100. 633-4311 Greek Aegean fisherman’s hat new, tags still attached, Black wool, size 7 3/8 (large), $30. 633-2431 Iridium sat phone, comes with external antenna and other attachments, $800. 335-3331 Mobile home frame with 3 axles, springs & wheels. Offers. 633-3608
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Heavy Duty Machinery 2000 International Eagle Highway tractor, model 9900i, full pro sleeper, Cummins engine 435 hp, 46 rears, full lock-up, 10-speed. For more info call 867-993-5937 8,000 gal fuel tank, never used, offers. 633-3608
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Yukon Hospital Corporation has the following openings: Payroll & Pension Plan Administrator | Whitehorse General Hospital Regular Full Time, 75 hours Bi-weekly | Competition #2017-061
Communications Analyst | Whitehorse General Hospital Term Full Time, 75 hours Bi-weekly | Competition #2017-118
Pharmacy Technician II | Whitehorse General Hospital Term Full Time, 75 hours Bi-weekly | Competition #2017-129
Building Technician | Whitehorse General Hospital Regular Full Time, 75 hours Bi-weekly | Competition #2017-133
Therapy Assistant | Whitehorse General Hospital Term Full Time, 75 hours Bi-weekly | Competition #2017-134
Please email your resume/application quoting the appropriate competition number to: Human Resources Department, Whitehorse General Hospital Email: wghjobs@wgh.yk.ca Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Visit our website at yukonhospitals.ca for more information on these and other job opportunities.
Marlin 45-70 guide gun, exc cond, 18.5 in BBL, 4 shot mag, must have PAL, $800 obo. Call, text or leave msg 332-2352 Rifle, 223 - IZH-18MH with sight, 1 shot, good for wolf, sheep, coyote, caribou, new, never fired, $400. 667-2791 Savage 99-C lever action, ca. 243 win, good cond, excellent bore, $575. 456-2633 Savage model 99, 250-3000 caliber, metal and wood, good cond, open buckhorn sights, good shooter, $425. Jim @ 456-2633 Savage model 99, .300 Savage caliber swivels & recoil pad, very good cond, excellent bore, $725. Jim @ 456-2633 Wanted: Hunting rifle for big game, prefer .300 Win Magnum or .338. Call/text/leave message 333-4653
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Teslin Tlingit Council is inviting covering letters and resumes for
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Fort Selkirk Fort Selkirk is a former trading post on the Yukon River at the confluence of the Pelly River. It is located midway between Whitehorse and Dawson and is co-owned and co-managed by the Yukon Government and the Selkirk First Nation. We are looking to fill a number of positions to help with the Restoration Project along with providing tourist services to seasonal river visitors. We are looking to fill the following positions: • Project Manager (1) • Operations Technician (1) • Carpenters with restoration experience (2) • Carpenter’s Helper (2) • Interpreters (2) • Watchman (1) • Cook (1) The Restoration Project will commence approximately the beginning of June and run until the first week of September. Food and accommodation will be provided for all of these positions. Preference will be given to Selkirk First Nation citizens. For more information including required qualifications and job descriptions, contact Teri-Lee Isaac at isaact@selkirkfn.com or by calling 867-537-3331 ext 606. Please submit all applications via email to humanresources@ selkirkfn.com Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. These positions close May 12, 2017.
1 Game Guardian This is a 6 Month Term Position
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Covering Letters and Resume must be received by the Workforce Development Department of the Teslin Tlingit Council by 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, May 12, 2017 For more information, contact 867-390-2532. Ext 316 You may also fax your application to 867-390-2176 or Email to humanresources@teslin-ttc.com JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TTC hiring policy will be in affect.
Reporting to the Lands & Resources Director, the Game Guardian will assist in delivering the fish and wildlife management program of the Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) Renewable Resources Division and the Teslin Tlingit Renewable Resources Council on Settlement Land and within Traditional Territory. The incumbent will assist to communicate the duties and responsibilities of TTC citizens and the general public that are present both on and off Settlement Land, and perform other related duties. The successful candidate shave have Grade 12 or equivalent in education, training and experience. The successful candidate shall have knowledge of Chapter 16 of the Teslin Tlingit Council Final Agreement, knowledge of Territorial legislation(s) pertaining to trapping, including but not limited to the Yukon Wildlife Act, Agreement of International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS), and knowledge of Yukon Trapping regulations, fisheries management principles and practice. The successful candidate shall have knowledge of Teslin Tlingit Council goals and aspirations & a Class 5 Drivers Licence.
BOX 133 • TESLIN, YUKON Y0A 1B0 • 867·390·2532 • http://www.ttc-teslin.com/
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Transportation
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Misc. for Sale
Sporting Goods
Cars - Domestic
Motorcycles
Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
Invacare Meteor electric scooter, solid 4 wheeled scooter for outdoor use to assist with mobility issues, $4,500 new, asking $2,000 obo, like new, located in Faro. 867-994-2442, email tsbaker@northwestel.net ITM 3 1/2 digital LCD watt meter ACV, ACA, DCV, DCA and watts. For shops, labs, and schools . True power and accuracy, $150. 6332431 NEW MODULAR HOMES starting under $80,000 delivered! Best Buy Homes Kelowna WWW.BESTBUYHOUSING.COM Canada’s largest selection of in-stock homes, quick delivery custom factory orders! Text/Call 778-654-0345. New professional Radio Shack digital clamp-on AC/DC multimeter, loaded with many features True RMS, $125. 633-2431 Otterbox shock and water resistant case for Apple Ipad Air II. Hardly used. Like new. $20 Call/text Matt 837-332-1281
Pair of Garmin GPS hand held map 76 and 12 channel GPS, vg cond, $125/ea or $225/both. Call/text 3348083
2001 Toyota Corolla, silver, runs well, serviced regularly, oil changed, good tires, great for work or new driver, 175,000kms, $3,900. 3932275
2009 Yamaha 1300cc street cruiser, low kms, serviced, last fall, new windshield, leather saddle bags, tires, plug in for heated accessory, reduced to $4,500. 333-9020
1971 GMC 1-ton service truck, Chev 350 engine, standard, needs work, great project truck or for parts, offers. 334-1343
2007 Chev 2500HD crew cab 4x4 great unit, 190,000 kms, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, $14,000 obo. 6334311.
2003 Chevy tracker 4x4, 2L, 4cyl engine, 5 speed, manual, vg body, new clutch assembly, exc sound sys, great tires, brakes, $4200 obo. 334-8083
Recreational/Sale 16’ trailer, beautiful shape, bath, shower, everything works. Real at 689-8487
2003 Jeep Liberty, excellent condition, blue, reliable vehicle, no accidents, $6,500. 668-6885
1977 GMC motorhome, good rubber, new floor, no leaks, $2000. August at 393-4796
2005 Mercedes-Benz, 248,649kms, loaded, all options, new snow tires, $6,500. 667-7777
1999 Western Wilderness 11’ camper, exc cond, full bath, toilet, 3-way stove, fridge, furnace, A/C, king bed, sleeps 6, $8,000. 334-2862
Wavesport Recon 70 2016 whitewater kayak creek boat, excellent condition, $800. Theresa at 334-2653
Tools Dewalt 7770 radial arm 10” and spare one, $150. Delta 10” table saw c/w stand, $100 obo. 334-1212
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts 2005 F150 for parts, 4.6 auto engine, diff, hood, driver’s door; 1997 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4, rough but all there; 6 Pathfinders, take one, take all. 334-0235 2 B.F.G.T.A. radials, new, $400. 456-4030
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. Silver coin collection, many different collections, Olympic collection etc, 1976 silver stamp collection by Cartier rarity. Text/call Francois at 867336-7579 T-shirt/coffee mug/sports cards/vinyl sticker etc, small business/hobby, c/w heat press, printer, 34” cutter/plotter, plus enough inventory to easily make your investment. 334-1564
3 LT 275/65R18 tires & rims, Goodyear. 2004 5.4 Triton engine, 51,000 kms. 336-4550
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 * SELL
Parting out, 2012 Ford Focus, 4-door hatchback, lots of new parts. 334-3160
Wheel chair, located in Faro, $100 obo. Contact 867-994-2442, tsbaker@northwestel.net Wood lathe, new condition, 42” bed with turning tools & manual, on stand, $400. 456-2633 Yard Machines snow blower, 22”, like new, hardly used, needs new fuel filter, $700 new, asking $300 obo, located in Faro. Contact 867994-2442, tsbaker@northwestel.net
3 Toyota pick-ups, 90s, 4-Runners, $90; carburated 302 motor, like new, $400; Honda 4” trash pump, $1,750. 334-0235 4 tires & chrome rims fits 2012 Ford Focus, $400. 334-3160 4 wheels, 15”, 6 bolt, will fit Toyota/Nissan p/u-suv. Tires are mounted but no good. $150 for wheels, tires free. Call/test 332-2352 Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold for Dodge 318/360 V8 engine. Freshly glass beaded, like new, $110. Call/text 334-8083
Set of 4 Goodyear Eagle LS 2 summer tires, 215/55R 16, good shape, $80. 333-9604 Summer highway tires, 5, 195 60 R15, Toyo. On Subaru rims. $150. 668-2802 Tires from 2002 Cadillac SUV, $200 ea. with rims. For more info call 3346043 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
Misc. Wanted Tiny house on wheels, open house May 13 & 14, 200 sqft, bright, spacious, designed with Yukon winter in mind. To view/more info call 3353477 Wanted: frozen cranberries, blueberries & black currants. 668-1944 Wanted: Honda XR200R dirt bike. 332-7797 Wanted: Looking for a steering helm,cable, gear shift control, etc from a small boat for a home project. I am willing to remove from the donor boat. 334-6087 Wanted: shipping container. 6334322. Wanted: Sterling Silver flatware set, at least 45-pc starter set, prefer case included. 334-8197 Wanted: Washing machine, top load, only spin cycle needs to work. Free or cheap. Will pick up. 6334201
Cars - Domestic 1985 Ford Merkur sports car, turbo, 2.3L, 4cyl, 5 speed, 4 wheel independent susp, alloy wheels, vg cond, $4300. Call/text 334-8083 1990 Mercedes Benz SL 500, exc cond, new tires, suspension, goes fast, sounds great, sound system included, priced to sell. 668-6885 1996 Jeep Cherokee, exc cond, n. 260,000kms, very well maintained, must be seen, $4,500 obo. 3356851 1997 Cougar XR7, showroom condition, never winter driven, immaculate, $7,500. 334-3160 1997 Toyota Camry XLE exc cond, runs great, new breaks, sun roof, leather seats, reliable car, $4500 obo. Trades considered. 668-6885
Heavy Duty Machinery
Musical Instruments PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 Email: bfkitchen@hotmail.com
Sporting Goods 2014 Medium Devinci Troy mountain bike, awesomely fast Enduro and XC style riding, c/w many upgraded parts incl. advanced rear shock. only ridden two seasons, $2,500 obo. 336-2003 Osprey Atmos 35 mens backpack. Grey, clean exc cond. Don’t use it anymore. $100 obo. Call/text 3322352
2007 Chevy Cobalt LTE, 170,000kms, 4-dr, 5-spd, power locks & windows, cruise, remote start, good tires, $4,500 firm. 6686911 2008 Dodge Avenger, 200,000kms, front end recently done, new tires, new battery, a few body scratches but clean inside and out, asking book price $6,00. Roger at 6335210. 2009 Ford Taurus X, AWD SUV, v/6 auto, air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM, Sirius radio, CD, loaded, 173,250kms, $9,975 obo. 333-0186 or 667-7774 2009 Nissan Versa, 4 door sedan, automatic, gas mileage city, 26 miles/gallon, highway, 33 miles/ gallon, 113,175 kilometers on vehicle, non-smoking, winter tires on rims, $7,000. 633-2956. 2010 Mustang GT convertible, V8, 5-spd, manual, heated leather seats, gold/black, 59,000kms, price reduced to $25,000 obo. 336-0505
Motorcycles 1998 Virago II Hundred Special addition, 37,000kms, black, all original, $3,200. 667-7223
2008 Adventurer camper 86 SBS with dinette slide, fits short box 1 tonne truck, well maintained, excellent condition, sleeps 4, bath with shower, $14,500 obo. 335-1128. 2011 Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Light 5th Wheel, model 8244S, 26’7”, full kitchen, slide, a/c, tv, garden tub, walk-around Queen, BBQ, professionally maintained, $27,000. 633-5572 20’ travel trailer, older model, clean, bright, dry, great guest accommodation, cabin, crew quarters etc, located in Tagish, $2,500. Gerry @ 3332489 26’ Evergreen trailer, leather seats and chesterfield upholstery, lightweight, easy to haul, large frig, stove, oven, TV, multiple storage areas, $27,000. 633-3113
Wanted: 5th wheel hitch with rails, must fit 2009 Chev Silverado short box. 335-5980
2006 Yamaha Virago 1100cc, well dressed, well maintained, new tires, windshield, saddle bags etc, $4,200 or trade for small truck-camper. 3341056
2000 Jeep Cherokee, Infinity Gold Limited Edition, $3,500. 667-7777
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1990 Chevy Blazer S10, new shocks, brakes, brake line, oil change, rad flush, rust on door panels, $900 obo. 334-6043 1995 Chevy, K-3500, 4x4, 180,000 km, many new parts, new tires, runs great, $5500. 335-333119 1997 GMC 3/4 ton diesel, 2WD, automatic, single cab, long box, canopy, good condition, $4,000; 8’ GMC box trailer, 3/4 ton, will sell together or separately, both white. 334-2862
2011 BMW X5, diesel, AWD SUV, command start, 4-way cameras, backup camera, panoramic sunroof, navigation, dual DVD players, reduced to $29,800. 333-9020
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Utility Trailers 8x14 flat bed utility trailer, two ft. steel rail, 3500 pound torque axle, new 14” tiers, new bearings, build in scissor ramp, lights work, $1,500. 334-9951
2007 Ford 1/2 ton, extended cab, 4x4, $12,000. 667-7777
Royal XR5 cargo trailer, 5’x8’ + Vfront, barn doors, elec brakes w/ breakaway, mtd spare tire, low milage, many tiedowns, $3,500 obo. 867-634-5344
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SALVAGE SALE
City of Whitehorse is looking for Canada 150 volunteers at http://www.whitehorse.ca/specialevents
The following insurance salvage is up for bids. Salvage vehicles may have significant collision damages. Listed salvage is currently located at Irving Collision Repairs. GST will be added to all bids. It is offered on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Bids close at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 15th.
The local professional theatre company Open Pit Theatre is looking for a treasurer! Founded in 2011, Open Pit Open Pit Theatre explores new approaches to play development by creating and producing professional theatre. We function on per-project funding and run all daily operations as volunteers. Open Pit Theatre’s past work and events include Leave a Message (après le bip), The Yukon Devised Project and the annual Silent Film Nights. We have our first full production of Busted Up: A Yukon Story coming up this fall as part of the Yukon Arts Centre season and the Canada 150 celebrations. We offer yearly public workshops to the community and strive to build bridges between artists of different mediums in the community. To know more about our mighty company: www.openp.it No artistic or theatre knowledge or experience is required. We encourage people of different backgrounds, ethnicities, age groups and spheres of expertise to join our growing company. The treasurer will need to dedicate approximately 7 hours a month to Open Pit Theatre for board meetings and follow ups. The treasurer help the board and Artistic Directors with financial statements and overall financial health of the company!
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c/w ripper, two blades, angle + “c” frame & straight with hardware
Tel: (867) 667-7777
1986 Ford Club Wagon E-250, runs well, seats 12, 193,161 kms, $600 obo. 668-4360
2009 Chev, 3/4 ton, extended cab, $12,000; 2009 Chev extended cab, $9,000. 667-7777
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1983 Ford 4X4 short box, body & frame toast, drive train all good, 300 cu.in. inline 6, 4-speed, was running when parked. 456-4030
Timberline camper, high quality, 11.5’, rarely used, family layout, lots of storage, Atwood electrical jacks, 118L 3-way fridge/freezer, 80 watt solar panel, heated basement, sunroof, etc, $11,200. 668-6808
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1972 5-ton International cab & chassis, dual fuel tanks, 920 Bud rims, 28,000 original miles, stored under cover, offers. 633-3608
2008 Ford 250 Superduty diesel crew cab, good condition, $11,500. 332-8393
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Two sets of golf clubs and carry bags, one left and one right handed, a few dozen golf balls with each, $100 each. 633-3113
1971 tandem axle International dump truck, has been stored for several years, good rubber, $7,500. 456-2633
community
Ron’s Small Engine Services Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATV’s, Small industrial equipment. Light automotive & welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg
Roubaix Elite Carbon Fact road bike by Specialized, like new, carbon construction, low price at $1,220. 668-6808 to view/more info
Community Services
Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information. YEAR MAKE 2003 Kia 1992 Ford
MODEL FILE NUMBER Rio 11709221 Crown Victoria 1179229
BRANDING Salvage Salvage
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TOPSOIL Call Dirtball
668-2963 Bobcat Services Now Available Excavating • Trucking Septic System • Driveways
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Transportation
Services
Services
Pets & Livestock
Utility Trailers
Electrical
Roofing & Skylights
Pet Services
TAIT’S 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
SIMA ELECTRIC *Since 2004 *Renovations *Service work *Trouble-shooting *Free estimates *Reasonable rates Call Jacques at 334-1176
Need A Roof? ALPHA ROOFING CONTRACTOR Residential * Commercial New Roof * Shingles Roof Inspection Re-roof * Leak Repair Torch-on * Tin Roof Journeyman High Quality Workmanship 332-4076
CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Classes Starting: May 23 and June 27 Tracking & Dog Puller Intro May 20-21 Private Lessons School Rental for Groups For info call 867-333-0505 www.caninesandcompany.ca
Boats 140 hp, 4 cyl, OMC, inboard complete out board drive with steering and throttle linkage, new prop, etc, steady compression, runs well. Pics and video available. 335-3331 14’ aluminum Lund V-hull boat, c/w Lowe Karavan galvanized trailer, spare tire on rim, less than 600kms on trailer, older 2-stroke 4hp Mercury outboard, Haines Junction, $2,200 firm. 867-634-2501 16’ Hourston Glasscraft. good condition, spare parts, reconditioned seats, 60hp motor in excellent condition, with EZload trailer, downriggers, 2 gas cans, $4500. 335-3331 1984 Zeta 24’ Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, BBQ, galley, head, canvas enclosure, GPS chart plotter fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint. Call for price. 3321374 or 633-6506 2006 MacGregor 26M sailboat with 50hp Honda 4stroke motor, custom trailer,exc cond, low hours on boat & motor. Sleeps 5, GPS/fish finder, marine radio. Great trailer-able boat. 668-7453 Aluminum Boat 20 XCalibur Legend, 115 4 stroke Mercury, canopy, trailer, premium package, great Yukon boat, $21,000. 332-7125 Infiniti whitewater kayak, 11.5’, paddle, spray skirt. $600 obo. 633-4311 Older 18’ Alaskan Lund w/Yamaha 2-stroke outboard, top, trailer, has no issues, $7,200 obo. 667-7470 Pontoon boat, propane fridge, stove, double bed, 28’, 14’ wide control inside cabin, new motor w/70 hrs on it, good price. 867-399-4002 PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 Prowler 12-volt trolling motor, like new, $250. 667-2104 YUKAN CANOE Canoe Instruction Courses Learn to Canoe with Yukan Canoe. We provide a safe, supportive and fun environment for you to learn or perfect your paddling skills. Many courses available: Intro, Whitewater, Lapie River, Swift Water Rescue, solo or tandem. We provide all needed gear. Check out our schedule at WWW.YUKANCANOE.COM
Services
Home Care HOME CARE AID I am a Qualified, Experienced Home Care Aid. Are you looking for a companion, someone for errands, appointments, respite or light housekeeping? I can help! Call me. 333-9398
Carpentry/ Woodwork JOSEF GRAF PAINTING Certified Journeyman for 20 seasons Residential & Commercial Free estimates & Consultations 335-2300 Master quality in the Yukon 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
Home Repairs HANDYMAN SERVICES 24-7 *Renovations * Repairs *Restorations * Maintenance
*Furniture Repair *Small Appliance Repair *Interior/Exterior Painting *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing *Window Washing
393-2275
Misc 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 FOR SALE NATIVE BRAIN-TANNED HIDES and Tanned Beaver Pelts at reasonable prices. Phone (780)355-3557 If no one available please leave message or call (780)461-9677 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6M9 668-3632
Painting & Decorating 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 Advertising It’s good for you.
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of
RICHARD PAUL RIVEST, of Whitehorse, Yukon, deceased, who died on
April 14, 2017,
are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, before the 31st day of May, 2017, after which date the Executors will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice. AND FURTHER, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are required to make payment to the Estate at the address below. BY: Gerry Rivest and Bruce Rivest c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (867) 668-5251
Pets & Livestock
Livestock 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 springnot prime) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 Heston 540 Roundbaler, field ready, like new. 393-3477 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lbs Free delivery for larger orders Straw square bales available 335-5192 * 668-7218 QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished. Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic pork - $5/lb Domestic wild boar - $6/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 * 335-5192 Yukon Grown Hay Top quality Timothy and Brome hay. 60 lb bales $12 to $16 per bale Delivery Available Ph: 867-634-2666 moe484@gmail.com
Pets 2 pet carriers, one for small animal, one for medium animal, $20 for both. 633-6623 Newfie/Golden Lab cross for sale to good home, 7 mths male, very good boy. 335-1719
Announcements
Coming Events 2017 Predators Dog Puller Summer Championship Saturday, June 3, 2017, 9:00-3:00 at Shipyards Park. Running, jumping, puppies, newbies. Fast, fun, exciting. Spectators welcome. More info Carol Foster 668-3556. 50th Anniversary of Braeburn Lake Christian Camp 2018, planning meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 7PM, United Church. We’d love to have your ideas!
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633-6019 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
2017
Art for Other Artists! Consider creating art for Art Anonymous, a fundraiser for the Yukon Artist Relief Fund. Complete information for this juried art event is available from Arts Underground, 305 Main St. Deadline is September 30.
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER: Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays
Help control the pet overpopulation problem have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL
633-6019
Annual General Meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 30TH Location Whitehorse Public Library Time 7:00 pm
AGM and Appreciation Party, Dog Powered Sports Association, May 26th @ 6pm at Muktuk Adventures, Board members needed! Free movie: “Dog Power”, Free BBQ, cash bar, chili cook off, sign up: dogpoweredsports@gmail.com
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Max
Reba
Emmie
Chief
Bronson
Lydia
Edward
Dayze
Jigz
Callie
L.J.
Nala
Harley
Arlo
Max
Autism Yukon will be holding it’s AGM at 12:30 pm May 18th, at the Yukon Arts Centre Studio during our all-day conference with Dr. Temple Grandin and Aspie Comic Michael McCreary.
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PURCHASE OF PAPER FOLDER, INSERTER AND VERTICAL FEEDER SYSTEM
STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF HP SERVERS AND SERVER PARTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2017. 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 Jo-Anne Tingley at joanne.tingley@gov.yk.ca.
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 25, 2017. 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 Betty Monahan at betty.monahan@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/
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
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Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member!
RUNNING AT LARGE... If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2017. 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.
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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. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT (SOA) FOR BOOKS, NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUDIO VISUAL MATERIAL FOR GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
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With our extensive, Submissions must beorganized clearly marked with the above project listings, readers will fi nd your ad title. The closing date for submissions May 29, easily, so youis won’t be 2017. climbing Please refer to the procurement the walls looking for buyers. 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 Betty Monanan at betty.monahan@gov.yk.ca.
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All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.
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The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS Construction of Language Hub at Da Kų Cultural Centre Haines Junction, Yukon Tender Packages will be available on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the offices of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations located at: #1 Allen Place, Haines Junction, Yukon; or 304 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Completed Tender Packages can be returned to either of the above offices of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations until: 3:00 pm Local Time on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the Tender which the CAFN deems to be in its own interest. Tenders submitted by fax will not be accepted nor considered. All enquiries to: Craig Hampton, CAFN Project Manager (867) 634-5366 | champton@cafn.ca
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Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h
PM17-018
Rock Point Mining Inc.
Seymour Creek, Big Creek & Groundwater, Trib. of Yukon River
Placer
June 5, 2017
Edwin Wygle
Sixty Mile River, Groundwater and UNRLT #5, Trib. of Yukon River and Sixty Mile River
Placer
PM17-050
Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice. Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.
June 5, 2017
Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis. Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 31, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.
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QZ09-092-2 QZ09-092-2 Alexco Keno Hill Mining Alexco Keno Hill Mining Corp. Corp. Quartz Quartz Flat Flat Creek Creek and and Lightning Lightning Creek Creek May May 29 29 –– June June 2, 2, 2017 2017 9:00am 9:00am May May 29, 29, 2017 2017 Yukon Inn, Fireside Room Whitehorse, Yukon
Proposed Panel of the Board Greg Komaromi – Chairperson Steven Momeyer Wesley Barrett Blanche Warrington Jon Bowen Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat a Telephone: 867-456-3980 - Fax: 867-456-3890 - Email: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse
MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (CM) 4141B - 4th Avenue & Jarvis 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 8:00 pm No Puffin Group (CM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) 8:00 pm Porter Creek Step Meeting (CM) 1607 Birch Street THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 1:30 pm Yukon Unity Group (OM) #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Detox Meeting (OM) Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele Street, Main Entrance 2:30 pm Women’s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road (Board Room) 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road, boardroom SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Detox Meeting (OM) Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele Street, Main Entrance 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road, boardroom OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking
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DAWSON CITY, YT THURSDAY 6:00PM Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 FRIDAY 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 SATURDAY 7:00PM North Star Group (Open) Community Support Centre 1233-2nd Ave. (1st Floor) 1-867-993-3734 or 993-5095
DESTRUCTION BAY, YT Friday
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FARO, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
HAINES JUNCTION, YT FRIDAY
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MAYO, YT FRIDAY
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ROSS RIVER, YT FRIDAY
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TESLIN, YT WEDNESDAY 7:00PM Soaring Eagles Group (Closed) G Bldg, #4 McLeary Street 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) FRIDAY Health Centre
WATSON LAKE, YT FRIDAY
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Rendezvous Rotary Club 21st Lobster Dinner & Kitchen party, Friday May 26, Mt. McIntyre Rec Centre, 5:30pm-9pm, also famous BBQ ribs, Keitha Clark and The Slainte North Band, silent auction, tickets $60 at Yukon Inn or call 633-8526, for Shelterbox Canada and local projects
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FH Collins Grads of 1977 are having a 40th Grad Reunion July 14 to 16, 2017 in Whitehorse. If you are interested in attending please email: 40thGradReunion2017@gmail.com Frostbite Music Society AGM is Saturday, May 13, 1pm, Chambers House in Shipyards Park. We need committed people to help for our 2018 Festival. Fun preschool tennis program for 3-5 year olds, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11am-noon May 1 to June 14. www.tennisyukon.com for more info/registration. 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, 11:30-3. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net Junior Spring Tennis League, Saturdays, May 6-June 17 (no program May 20), 8-10 year olds 9-10:15 am, 10-12 year olds 10:30-11:45 am. www.tennisyukon.com for more info/registration. LOOKING FOR donations of household items for Humane Society sale. Please drop off at the Shelter, 126 Tlingit Road, any day of the week. No televisions or computers please. Lorne Mountain Community Association AGM May 11th 7pm, # 47 Annie Lake Road LMCC, short business meeting followed by community group presentations and BBQ. Come and join us, info 667 7083 Marsh Lake Emergency Services Society invites residents of Marsh Lake to the Annual General Meeting and barbecue on May 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Music Yukon Annual General Meeting Thursday May 11th at 5pm at the Gold Rush Inn General Store room. Board election, year-end reports, update on ongoing and future projects. Snacks and coffee will be available! Northern Backyard gardening program, 7-week Growers group has 2 spots open, May 25-September, learn to grow and get the produce you grow. More info 667-7083 LMCA or mountlorne.yk.net Paintball, Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14, 20 mins north of town, starts at 12noon, paintball field open, have markers, balls, masks. For more info/book your field call 668-6885 Prison Poems, the exquisite poetry of Mahvash Sabet imprisoned in Iran solely for her Faith. Tuesday May 16 7:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Room. Not Another Year Global Campaign Puck Pockets will hold their AGM on Saturday June 03, 2017 at 13:30 hrs at 17-9th ave Whitehorse, Yukon. Queer Yukon: upcoming events for the LGBTQ+ allies community. Community Clean Up, May 13. Yukon Pride, June 10. www.queeryukon.com.
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Residents of Marsh Lake are invited to an info session on wild fire properties/personal protection at the MLCC May 15, 7pm, presented by MLESS and YG Fire Management. Be prepared. Soda Pony plays Carcross Community Club May 11, doors 6:45pm/show 7pm; Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre May 10, doors 6:45pm/show 7pm; Wye Lake Cabin, Watson Lake May 9, doors 6:45pm/show 7pm. Admission: $5, elders & youth free www.musicyukon.com Summer gun show, July 29, Gold Rush Inn. Interested? Call 667-2278 Takhini Elementary School Council Regular Monthly Mtg. will be Thursday May 11 @ 7pm in the school library. All are welcome Teen Parent Society AGM, Thursday May 11th at 7:00 pm at Teen Parent Centre. New members welcome. www.teenparentcentreyukon.ca Tennis Yukon Open House/Tennis Day in Canada, Saturday May 13, 2-6 pm. Come by the Mt Mac courts to get your season pass, meet other players, and find out spring/summer program info and registration. The John Stetch Quartet from New York City. Wednesday, May 10, 7:30 pm. Old Fire Hall The Teen Parent Centre is now offering New Summer Childcare to the Whitehorse Community. Registration now open for preschool to school-age through June 15th to Aug 18th. For info: info@teenparentcentreyukon.ca The Yukon Child Care Association will be hosting its annual general meeting on June 2 at 1pm . Location Whitehorse Westmark banquet room. Yukon Bird Club trip to Paddy’s Pond in Hillcrest on Wednesday 17 May. Meet in front of SKKY Hotel at 6:30pm, 2 hrs. Everyone welcome
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FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Meeting Thursday May 25 at 6:30pm at the FASSY Office, 4041B 4th Ave. All are welcome. 393-4948 for info.
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Yukon African Music Night, Saturday, May13th, Jarvis Street Saloon, 8pm-1am: Live music, dance, craft; entry $15 www.yukontickets.com, Contact: Leonard @ LennyB854@gmail.com Yukon Art Society AGM on Tuesday May 16, 7pm, at 15-305 Main Street Whitehorse, below Hougen Centre. New board members welcome. Phone 667-4080 for more info. Yukon Bird Club is hosting early bird walks along the Yukon River every Monday until July 3. Meet at Shipyards Park at 7 am. (1 hr) Everyone welcome. Yukon Bird Club Thursday 18 May to Wye Lake, Watson Lake. Meet Susan Drury at Wye Lake Park at 6:30pm, 2hrs; Judas Creek, meet Jim Hawkings at SS Klondike, 5:30pm or Marsh Lake Community Centre at 6:15pm. 3.5 hrs Yukon Bird Club trip Wednesday 17 May. Explore migration at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve with trip leader Jake Paleczny and friends. 6pm $7 entry fee for non-YWP members. Everyone welcome. Yukon Bird Club trip Wednesday May 10, waterbirds of Quartz Rd. Wetland, repeat trip. Meet Jim Hawkings at Boston Pizza parking area @5:30pm, 1.5hrs Yukon Humane Society AGM Tuesday, May 30, 7pm in Library Meeting Room. Everyone welcome. Yukon Orienteering Association 1st meet of 2017 is set for May 10 on the War Eagle map. Registration and special YOA meeting 6 pm at pumphouse pond, 5.5 km along Fish Lake road. Info: Karen 335-0191.
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Lost & Found FOUND: Hiking boots at Rock Glacier/Kluane National Park. Call or leave message at 334-1013 Lost: Cat in Whistlebend near the pond, neutered male Siamese-Tabby X. Pale grey, white chest, tabby legs & tail. Mocha, 17.5 yrs old, declawed, metal hip. Ran off during aftershocks. Karin, 667-4209 h, 6673441 w LOST: Kokatat life jacket, yellow, between Rotary Park & Whitehorse City intake. 335-1993
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