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a hard time accessing the attic space with everything that burnt underneath and it wasn’t safe to go onto the roof. It was a hard one to get out.” Green said firefighters from the Whitehorse, Golden Horn, and Mount Lorne fire departments arrived on the scene at 7:44 a.m. and had to rescue one woman from a balcony. Several other people — as well as some cats and dogs — were also moved to safety. The buildings were severly damaged along with the RV and a nearby car which was damaged by heat. Green said firefighters battled the blaze into the early afternoon.

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hitehorse city council banned the use of motorized vehicles on the Whistle Bend perimeter trail at the urging of some of its residents June 12. Six residents spoke at the city council meeting about the safety of the trail if it was to be shared by motorized and non-motorized users. “The nine-foot wide walking trail is barely enough to get by people walking with a dog or a child. How are we supposed to share this trail with a motorized vehicle?” said Whistle Bend homeowner, Jefferson Olson. The city designated the contentious trail as motorized multi-use in 2009. But city councillors and residents questioned the legitimacy of the designation. Chris Antaya, a resident of Whistle Bend, said she

Four wildfires reported over hot weekend in Yukon Firefighters in the Yukon are battling four forest fires that started over the unusually warm weekend. Two of the fires are in the Southern Lakes region, one in the Klondike region and one in the Kluane region. Five crews, two helicopters and an air tanker responded to a lightning-caused fire 20 kilometres northwest of Johnsons Crossing. The seven-hectare fire can be seen from the Alaska Highway but is not expected to affect the highway. Another fire, 1.2 kilometers west of the Takhini Hot Springs, was quickly contained by firefighters. The human-caused fire is expected to be put out June 12, said

did not even know the trail could be used by motorized vehicles. Coun. Dan Boyd said the designation was not clear and “convoluted, at best.” The designation in 2009 was made before the new development in Whistle Bend that has brought in hundreds of new residents. Tim Brady and his wife bought a house on Eldorado Drive in May this year. He told councillors having a shared trail would detract the quality of life for him and his neighbours. “When we purchased this lot we didn’t know our new home would be backing onto a motorized multi-use trail,” said Brady. He added they have never participated in any previous discussion or consultation on the trail. Coun. Jocelyn Curteanu agreed it wasn’t fair to citizens who were purchasing homes in Whistle Bend under the assumption that the trail was non-motorized. She

shared concerns about how the trail would affect the seniors expected to move in to Whistle Bend when the new care facility opens. However, Mark Daniels, president of the Klondike Snowmobile Association, argued there was no evidence to suggest that motorized multi-use trails are unsafe. Daniels, who has extensive experience with trails in the Yukon, cautioned the council not to fall for the “myth that trails cannot be safely used by motorized and non-motorized users.” “My concern is that safety is a red herring thrown about in trail use,” he said. “If people are concerned, then we should educate them and not fuel the myth.” Julie Jai, another resident of Whistle Bend, said she understands that owners of snowmobiles, dirt bikes and quads need a place to use and enjoy trails as well. She suggested the use of Casca Boulevard, which is already

designated as a motorized multi-use trail leading out of Whistle Bend. Jai has been driving the push to make the Whistle Bend trail off limits to motorized vehicles and was delighted by council’s decision. “I was so thrilled today to see so many people from the Whistle Bend community come out and explain how important this trail is to them,” she said. “I really think that the Whistle Bend perimeter trail is our community’s Millennium trail.” The city council is yet to decide whether to bar motorized vehicles from the McCauley Creek Crossing Trail in Porter Creek. They are expected to revisit that trail’s designation in September after consultation with the task force and the Trails Greenways Committee.

George Maratos, a spokesperson for Yukon Wildland Fire Management. But the fire in the Klondike region, 70 kilometres southeast of Dawson City, is the largest of the four, at 683 hectares. The fire is burning in wilderness and poses no threat to nearby areas. “We will continue to monitor it,” said Yukon Duty Officer Lorne Harris in a news release. “However, the forecasted precipitation may reduce growth of the fire significantly.” Three of the fires were caused by lightning including the one in Kluane region, 65 kilometres northeast of Beaver Creek. Firefighters are keeping a close eye on the 3.5-hectare fire that is burning 11 kilometres away from an airstrip.

So far this season, 17 fires have burned 3,582 hectares of forest. (Sharon Nadeem)

in accordance with the act and one count of inducing someone to falsely declare on proxy applications that they would be absent from the Yukon during the hours fixed for voting. The Elections Act is a territorial law, but a federal Crown prosecutor has been brought in to try the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Both the Crown and Goeppel’s lawyer agreed the trial will take about five days. No trial date has been set. That will happen at a court appearance June 30. Goeppel lost in the riding of Whitehorse Centre to NDP Leader Liz Hanson by 55 votes. The Liberals went on to win a majority government. (Ashley Joannou)

Goeppel enters not guilty pleas Former Liberal candidate Tamara Goeppel entered not guilty pleas to charges she is facing under the Elections Act. The pleas were expected. Goeppel’s lawyer has said since the charges were first announced that she plans to fight them. Goeppel did not appear in court when the pleas were entered June 9. Her lawyer appeared by phone. She is charged with two counts of aiding or abetting someone to make proxy applications that were not

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Spring sitting wraps up Ashley Joannou News Reporter

he spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly wrapped up June 13. It was the first chance for nearly all of the Liberal MLAs to be part of a full sitting. Prior to the last territorial election Premier Sandy Silver was the only Liberal with a seat. Silver said he’s proud of what they accomplished. “We’re representing as Yukoners in the legislative assembly. We don’t have to act as politicians on this grand stage.” During the session, the government made National Aboriginal Day a statutory holiday as promised. Other bills became law thanks to Yukon’s one-of-a-kind “guillotine clause” which means any government bill that was debated, even for a minute, gets put to a vote as soon as the sitting is over. The Vital Statistics Act and Human Rights Act were amended to include transgender people, the government made room for a new Yukon Supreme Court judge and changes were made to various tax rates. The biggest bill this sitting was the Yukon’s 201718 budget. After insisting the outgoing Yukon Party government left the books in a mess, Silver eventually predicted a $6.5-million surplus this year and growing deficits into the future. Silver has since created a financial advisory panel that has been tasked with coming up with solutions to improve the outlook. More details, including a schedule of public consultations, should be rolling out today, the premier said June 13.

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Premier Sandy Silver speaks during the legislative assembly April 20. The first sitting of the legislature finished June 13. The next sitting will start Oct. 3. The panel has been given until Oct. 31 to submit its final report meaning its budgetary suggestions should be presented before MLAs rise for the year. Silver said it’s too early to say whether the government will need to issue any supplementary budgets this year to top up what it has already planned for. “The supplementary (budget) should be more for these things that happen that you didn’t know about when you were doing the budgetary process in the spring, more of an emergency or as things come up.” At least one major project has come up. The Ross River School continues to

deteriorate. Engineers are recommending it be relevelled again, just two years after a round of similar repairs. That could cost $1.2 million on top of the $500,000 the government may need to spend to fix the underground cooling system that appears to be causing the problems in the first place. Engineers recommend the building be relevelled this summer. No decisions have been made yet, Silver said. Interim Yukon Party Leader Stacey Hassard said the possibility of debt was one of the key issues for him this sitting. “Obviously, the Yukon has been fortunate enough

to be one of the last jurisdictions in Canada to have no net debt so it’s very disturbing to see the government moving in the direction they’re moving,” he said. “They’re claiming $216 million in debt by the end of their mandate.” Like they did for most of the election, the Yukon Party spent much of the sitting focused on the upcoming federal carbon tax. Opposition MLAs repeatedly questioned the government looking for any extra detail on what might be coming. The Liberals repeatedly responded that they would be making information public as soon as it arrives from the federal government.

Hassard said he doesn’t think his party spent too much time focused on a single issue. “The fact that we didn’t get a response is the concerning part,” he said. “This is a subject that is going to hit every Yukon in the pocketbook and for a government to sign on to something without knowing what the consequences are, or how the program is going to be rolled out, is ridiculous in my mind.” After admitting frustration at not having more information from the federal government about the carbon tax, Silver said: “I don’t want to send the message that we’re frustrated with Ottawa. The message is

we’re ready to work to make sure that our commitment throughout the campaign is reflected in their federal backstop.” Silver complimented the NDP for its work this sitting, while criticizing the Yukon Party for being focused on a federal decision. “What you see with the NDP is that they’re trying their best to stretch into NDP platform commitments and they’ve done their research in bringing that approach into the legislative assembly,” he said. “The Yukon Party on the other side, they’re still focusing on federal considerations,” Silver said. “I don’t really understand their approach to this but we’re still willing to work with them.” NDP Leader Liz Hanson said she has mixed feelings about the sitting. “You can be really, really nice and still make it clear that I’m the government and you’re not,” she said. In May, an NDP motion to review the Yukon’s minimum wage was voted down by both other parties. The NDP have been advocating for a $15 minimum wage, though the motion itself only called for a review and didn’t mention a specific rate. Hanson said the Liberals should be considering suggestions outside of their mandate. “I expect that a politician and a government represents mature adults so you can recognize that (other parties) may have some good ideas.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Whitehorse’s new rainbow crosswalk damaged Ashley Joannou News Reporter

hitehorse RCMP have opened a file after the city’s new rainbow crosswalk was damaged. The crosswalk, designed to show support for the LGBTQ community, was only painted in the downtown core last week. Now it has black rubber tire marks streaking across it. Police aren’t saying much right now except to ask anyone who witnessed the damage to come forward. According to a post circulating on Facebook, a truck was spotted deliberately spinning its wheels

to create the marks on the afternoon of June 12, allegedly circling around the block to come back and do more damage. The discovery has Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis fuming. It is a sign that a small portion of the community that still needs to be educated, he said. The rainbow crosswalk was painted deeper into the road making it more long lasting than some other street markings, the mayor said. Curtis said the black marks will be gone long before the rainbow disappears. “Someone can drive over there and leave as many black marks as they want,” he said. “It’s still

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Tire marks are seen burned into the rainbow crosswalk at the corner of Third and Main in Whitehorse. going to be there.” If they’re not cleared

away soon “I’ll get a brush and take it off myself,” he

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Stephanie Hammond, who helped organize Whitehorse’s Pride Parade this past weekend said she’s obviously unhappy that something like this has happened. “I feel like that is absolutely an isolated minority view in the community. It’s been my experience through these five years of Pride that the overwhelming view amongst the community is one of love and support,” she said. “We’re a resilient community and we can clean up crosswalks, persevere and continue to spread those messages of love and acceptance.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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and bats are of particular concern as they can collide, often fatally, with turbines or their blades. “We’ve been doing a lot of studies on the site over the last three years specifically concerning birds,” said Asselstine. The area along the shoreline was identified as a bird migration corridor so the location of the turbines was adjusted to be roughly 200 meters from the lake. Bird monitoring will continue for the duration of the project under Yukon College biologist Dave Mossop who has already identified 91 species of birds in the area. A bat management plan is also in the works and will be overseen by wildlife biologist Brian Slough. “Wind turbines have the potential to seriously impact bats,” he said. No studies have been conducted yet on bats near Kluane Lake,

though monitoring will begin soon. “This is a great opportunity to learn about bats in the area,” said Slough, admitting the full extent of the turbine’s impact will only be understood after they are in operation. “We may find that there’s no migration through the area at that height, but we don’t know what we’re going to find,” he added. The project is slated to run for 25 years, after which the turbines may be refurbished and continue to operate. “We think this is the first step toward a great renewable-energy future for the community,” said Colin Asselstine. “Self-sufficiency is one of Kluane First Nation’s goals.” The public consultation period for the project runs until June 21. Contact Andrew Seal at andrew.seal@yukon-news.com

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put forward in the legislative assembly by Takhini-Kopper King MLA Kate White. “There have been a lot more accidents lately that have involved distracted driving,” said White. “National statistics say distracted driving is the number one killer right now. Even more so than drinking and driving.” White would like to see the fines increased. “The conversation that has to happen right now is: is $250 really enough of a deterrent?” she said. Penalties for distracted driving vary widely across the country, ranging from $115 and four demerits in Quebec, to five demerits and up to $1,200 in fines in Prince Edward Island. In Alberta, distracted driving laws prohibit a range of activities while behind the wheel, in-

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cluding “personal grooming.” In the neighbouring Northwest Territories fines start at $322 — doubling in school and construction zones — and repeat offenders have their licences suspended. In the Yukon, distracted drivers face a fine of $250 and three demerit points. Drivers on graduated licenses also lose all experience hours and have to restart the program, even if they are using a hands-free device. Drivers recieve a one-month suspension of their license at 15 demerits. Drivers with graduated licenses have then suspended at seven. During discussion in the legislative assembly, White said failing to yield at a yield sign carries four demerit points, yet distracted driving — which causes many more fatalities — carries only three. Whitehorse resident Charles Behan believes higher penalties would be effective. His 18-year-old daughter Jessica was killed in a traffic accident in 2013, just months before her high school graduation. Behan never received

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a full explanation of what caused the crash. He says it was distracted driving. “I’d like to see the penalties go up. (A) $4,000 fine and six demerits. Now, are you going to use your cell phone again? I don’t think so,” he said. “This can’t happen to another family. It’s too much of a toll.” He and his family have now started a Facebook group called Parents Against Distrated Driving to spread awareness. Beyond stiffer penalties, Behan also thinks enforcement needs to increase. “Go to any intersection in town and watch. There are people running red lights, people talking on their phones, not paying attention. There are people texting and driving,” he said. “I blame a lot of this on the RCMP. You don’t see them. They’re not enforcing it.” Kate White agrees that the government, which sets enforcement priorities for the RCMP, could ask the police to put more focus on distracted driving. She also thinks the lack of stigma around the issue is a problem. “As a society we frown a lot more on drinking and driving than cell phone use.” The government has agreed to consult the public on the issue, but has so far given no timeline or scope of the review. Contact Andrew Seal at andrew.seal@yukon-news.com.

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Faro mine remediation plans take shape Ashley Joannou News Reporter

fter nearly two decades of caring for the abandoned Faro mine site, the federal and territorial governments are getting closer to coming up with a remediation plan. Starting this month, the Yukon government is scheduling public consultation meetings in communities around the territory to talk about the future of the site. The meetings are a required step before both governments can submit a remediation plan to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board next year, said Dustin Rainey, the Yukon governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior project manager. Once the largest openpit lead-zinc mine in the world, the Faro mine was abandoned in 1998 leaving behind 70 million tonnes of tailings and 320 million tonnes of waste rock, which have the potential to leach heavy metals and acid into the surrounding land and water, according to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Various government departments have been maintaining the site since its closure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Care and maintenance, in the Faro sense, is its own industry unto itself,â&#x20AC;? Rainey said. The mine site still employs dozens of people. The water treated there is about equivalent to the amount of water the City of Whitehorse uses every

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Public consultation meetings have been scheduled for June to discuss the future of the abandoned Faro mine site. year, he said. While work to date has focused primarily on the water, the remediation plan will include work on the contaminated land. Instead of moving the contaminated land around, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to go with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;stabilize in placeâ&#x20AC;? approach, Rainey said. Any of the dams currently in place will be upgraded. The waste rock piles â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be re-sloped (and) flattened, to make sure that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more stable,â&#x20AC;? he said. The piles will then be covered â&#x20AC;&#x153;to isolate that mine waste from the atmosphere and the environment.â&#x20AC;? More details about what the land will look like and what it could be used for will be available once the plan is submitted to the

assessment board next year. No matter how much work is done to clean up the Faro site, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear government will be able to wash its hands of the project completely. Rainey said there will always have to be someone monitoring the water. As well, the huge pit, which is more than a square kilometre in size, is never going to be filled in, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There always will likely be places that are just unsafe for people to access on the site and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to control that just to protect peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own health and safety.â&#x20AC;? The fact that the site may need to be cared for â&#x20AC;&#x153;foreverâ&#x20AC;? concerns Lewis Rifkind with the Yukon Conservation Society.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to pay for this? Are we going to pay for it forever?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every dollar we spend on water treatment on this mine site is a dollar less for schools, hospitals, roads and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unusual for YCS to say this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dollar less for investing in other economic development opportunities.â&#x20AC;? The federal government pays the bills for the work at the mine site. The territorial government is in charge of most on-site management. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada estimates it has spent $350 million on the site since 1998. That includes $150 million on care and maintenance. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no word on how much the department plans to spend on remedi-

ation and future monitoring. No one from INAC was available to comment for this story. Rifkind said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad the plan is heading towards the Yukon assessment board because that will mean more transparency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as you start putting stuff into YESAB and into the water board, a lot of documentation is available and you get a chance to ask questions.â&#x20AC;? There are still concerns about what is on the site and what is flowing off, he said. Since about 2013 high levels of zinc have been seeping out into the north fork of Rose Creek which flows past the site. The numbers continue to be high during the winter, Rainey said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the waste rock dumps get older, it is expected that seepage will increase, which will damage water quality and impact fish and their habitat. Environment and Climate Change Canada has called for immediate attention to this issue,â&#x20AC;? according to federal government documents. According to the documents the plan is to realign the creek to try and separate the mineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water from the ground water for treatment. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduled for 2018. Actual remediation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to start until 2022 once the assessment board has approved a plan and the government gets a water licence. Community meetings about remediation have been scheduled for Ross River on June 19 and Faro on June 20. More meetings will be happening in Pelly Crossing, Watson Lake, Carmacks and Whitehorse according to the territorial Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. Those meetings havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been scheduled yet. The Town of Faro has seen a dramatic drop in population since the mine closed. Chief Administrative Officer Ian Dunlop said the remediation plans could benefit Faroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sounds like there could be over 100, possibly 150, workers that would be involved in that over a long term of about 15 years or so. So that would definitely bring a lot of economic stability to the town.â&#x20AC;? Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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he Yukon Women’s Coalition is shocked by the recent deaths of Sarah MacIntosh and Wendy Margaret Carlick. We extend our sincere condolences to the MacIntosh and Carlick families and to the communities of Whitehorse and Watson Lake. Both women were well known and loved by many. Wendy Carlick was a passionate advocate who worked tirelessly at seeking answers about the untimely death of her own young daughter, Angel Carlick. Her efforts contributed a great deal to raising awareness around missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls and the need for answers and support. Sarah MacIntosh opened her doors to those in need and was a huge support to many. The number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls amounts to a crisis in the Yukon. The women who are missing or murdered are mothers, sisters, daughters, nieces, aunties and important members of our communities. The murders of Angel and Wendy Carlick are a generational tragedy. Many people are hurting and women’s groups are concerned these cases could affect women coming forward and advocating for other women. The coalition is committed to continuing to advocate for equality for all Yukon women through various initiatives. In the past year, the coalition has worked closely with Yukon RCMP, Family and Children’s Services and the Department of Justice to strengthen response services to women who have experienced violence. We’ve advocated for changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act to allow victims of violence to terminate or take over leases and to improve the administration of social assistance by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. As women serving non-government agencies, we often go past our mandates so the women and children we serve do not fall through the cracks. We would like to see the many gaps that directly affect women addressed. Women’s shelters in Yukon provide safe spaces for women in Yukon. The federal government has slated funds to women’s shelter and the number of women and children that access women’s shelters in Yukon is increasing. Yet we have not seen any funding increase to address the increasing demand. We need to support organizations that help women in the Yukon like Safe Place, which is

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the only afterhours service provided to women regardless of whether they are intoxicated. We need a transitional home specifically for women leaving the correctional centre. We need more support for children aging out of care who often ultimately suffer on the streets, victimized because they have nowhere to go, and are not aware of services they can access. We need to increase access to mental health services and ensure these supports are culturally relevant. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cannot be delayed further and actions to address this issue need to be identified and implemented now more than ever. Locally, the coalition looks forward to collaborating with Yukon government to enhance services for victims of violence. We feel encouraged and hopeful to see how the commitments focused on health and wellness, outlined in the recent territorial budget, are carried out. We know from experience that true, systemic change requires commitment and sustainable policy action along with an increase in funding to create new positions and enhance existing services. Women seeking safety or support can access: Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, Sat-

urday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For the A Safe Place Drop-in program, contact or go to the Yukon Women’s Transition Home Society, open 24/7. The crisis line can be reached at 668-5733. Women who need help with legal issues can access the Women’s Legal Advocate at the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If anyone has information about the deaths of Sarah MacIntosh and Wendy Margaret Carlick, please contact Yukon RCMP. Anonymous information can be provided to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and the Kwanlin Dün tip line at 867-456-8477. Members of the Yukon Women’s Coalition: Yukon Women in Trades and Technology Les EssentiElles Dawson Women’s Shelter Help and Hope for Families: Watson Lake Transition Home Yukon Status of Women Council Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

Last time I drove to Ross River, I turned my GPS on to see how many miles were ahead, check my fuel mileage, and so forth. As I went past the turnoff into Faro, I noticed the GPS showed the road ahead narrowing down — then it displayed “unpaved road.” Sure enough, after travelling over 200 miles on smooth, chip-sealed and paved roads, I hit mud, pot holes, sink holes, washboard, embedded rocks, and hair-raising curves over and around the hills. The 40-mile trail between Faro and Ross River is the only gravel road to a community in the Yukon (except for Old Crow). If you decide to visit the little town of Faro,

you will drive over a widened, almost new chipsealed road right into the town itself. When you go down the last hill into Ross River, you’d better slow down or the washboard surface will shake you into the ditch and you’d better not have a can of pop between your legs. Two communities with the same size population, both towns almost totally dependent on government funding. One is predominately white, the other mostly First Nation. Need I say which one has the good road? I hope Justin Trudeau knows that prejudice is still kicking within the vast government bureaucracy of the Yukon. They have millions to blow on un-needed projects but everyone in Ross River has to endure that cow path year after year.

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First Nation people leave a small footprint on the earth compared to society as a whole. Most people I know only want a little place to live, something to drive that runs most of the time, ammo for their hunting rifles — and to know that their family members are okay. You won’t find them building a 4,000-squarefoot house for a family of three. You won’t see them in a two-block line-up to get the latest iPhone. Nor would they kill a beautiful animal for the sake of its horns. But I doubt if they want to wait another 75 years for a decent road to their community. Justin, are you there? Sam Holloway Marsh Lake

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Why the provinces and territories should do most of the work on weed

ttawa is again being accused of downloading problems to the provinces as it moves to legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana. Its new legislation — the Cannabis Act — sets out only some parameters for the new regime. It will revamp various aspects of the criminal code relating to the sale of marijuana to minors and driving while high. It will also handle the licensing of producers and quality control. But it will leave a lot of the details — including the thorny issue of retail and distribution — to the provinces and territories. Several of the provinces have complained that Ottawa is moving too quickly (as if none of us knew this was coming) and is leaving too many of the details to provinces and territories to

sort out. Downloading problems to the provinces has been a recurring problem in the Canadian federation for many years. But there is also fine line between offloading responsibility and respecting the jurisdiction of the province over matters of a merely local or private nature. The reality is that some things — like legalizing and regulating marijuana — just cannot be done without provincial and territorial involvement. The problem with the offloading critique is that Ottawa is setting up more or less the same division of powers that exists with alcohol. It is a federally mandated criminal offence to drive with a blood alcohol level over .08. Ottawa handles the licensing of breweries and distilleries under the Excise Act. Alcohol producers must comply with the standards of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on matters such as labelling and the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunication Commission when it comes to advertising. But that is more or less

where Ottawa’s role ends. The failure of some to understand that division of responsibility has become a political problem for the Liberals as critics have seized upon Ottawa’s ceding of jurisdiction to the provinces as evidence that Ottawa doesn’t know what it’s doing. One move which has raised a lot of eyebrows is by the decision to set 18 as a nationwide minimum age for marijuana use. Judging by the criticism of that move it seems that many assume that this is where Ottawa wants to see the legal minimum set. The fact that it is open to the provinces to choose a higher age if they wish seems to get lost in the discussion. This really isn’t any different than the situation with alcohol (in fact, I’m not aware of any federal minimum age when it comes to booze). In Yukon, as with most provinces, the legal age to buy alcohol is 19, while in Alberta, Manitoba and Newfoundland the age is set at 18. Ever wonder why that is? Because it is the provinces, not Ottawa, that set those standards.

With marijuana, provinces can decide that one can make the decision to accept the risks of partaking once they reach adulthood or if a nanny state ought to protect adult developing brains from their own free will until they reach the age of 25 as some are suggesting. More gnashing of teeth has occurred around the fact that it will not be a criminal offence under the Liberal’s regime for teenagers to possess up to five grams of marijuana. Critics have used this move to somehow argue that Ottawa is somehow saying that is OK for teenagers to use marijuana. Again this criticism fails to appreciate the nature of the Canadian federation and the role that provinces and territories are supposed to play. If you were ever caught by the police with some booze as a teenager you may have received a ticket under a territorial statute — the Yukon Liquor Act. Neither the criminal code, nor any other federal law had anything to say about the matter. When you buy alcohol you buy it from the Yukon

Liquor Corporation. The licensing of premises that serve alcohol is handled by the Yukon Liquor Corporation. I could go on like this. Returning to marijuana, not only is the decision to leave these matters to the provinces a reasonable balancing of national and local decision making, it is probably constitutionally necessarily. Intruding into certain aspects of regulation could result in those efforts being struck down by the courts. The constitution sets out those categories of matters that are to be left to Ottawa and to the provinces. And anyone familiar with the court decisions those sections might see how a “Federal Marijuana Store” might run afoul of provincial jurisdiction. The Yukon Act, while a simple statute of federal Parliament, gives more or less the same powers to our territorial legislature. There was a time when provinces fought lengthy court battles to protect their autonomy. They would vigorously push back whenever Ottawa ventured onto their turf. It still happens sometimes. But on this hot-button

subject that some jurisdictions would prefer not to deal with right now that doesn’t seem to be the case. Fundamentally I think part of the issue is that many provincial officials aren’t sold on the idea of legal weed, don’t want to see any of this happen and are loath to be seen as enabling the process. There may be something to the criticism that Ottawa is not giving the provinces enough time but I’m not wholly convinced. And while I feel for the bureaucrats whose political masters waited until the Liberals introduced their bill in Parliament to actually get this process moving it was certainly foreseeable what role provinces and territories would play. As someone not immersed in the business and culture of government, sorting out the details doesn’t seem overly daunting to me. The debate over whether criminalization or regulation is a better approach is effectively over. Let’s get on with it. Kyle Carruthers is a born-and-raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.

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UK’s May holds alliance talks with Northern Ireland party chief “Any deal which undercuts in any way the process here or the Good Friday Agreement is one which has to be opposed,” he said. The stakes for May are high. Without a so-called confidence and supply deal with the DUP, her party risks losing the vote next week on the Queen’s Speech. If that happens, Corbyn will demand a chance to try to form a government by uniting progressive factors in the House of Commons. “The Labour Party stands ready to offer strong and stable leadership in the national interest,” he said.

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LONDON chastened Prime Minister Theresa May made progress Tuesday in securing a deal with a small Northern Ireland party with whom she hopes to govern, just days after a catastrophic election wiped out her majority in Parliament. May desperately needs the Democratic Unionist Party’s 10 seats to pass legislation. The Conservatives are considering an arrangement in which the DUP backs May on the budget and her confidence motions in return for policies favourable to Northern Ireland — a situation that could lead to huge benefits for a small part of the United Kingdom. Party leader Arlene Foster seemed buoyant as she arrived at May’s Downing Street office — and her good mood just kept on going. “We’ve had some very good discussions today and those discussions are continuing this afternoon,” she said. “I hope that we can reach a conclusion sooner than later.” In a reflection of her newfound humility, May managed a joke at her own expense as Britain’s House of Commons got underway in the first sitting after Thursday’s general election. After House Speaker John Bercow was re-elected without challenge, a chastened May quipped: “At least someone got a landslide.” May had called the vote early in hopes of strengthening her majority going into talks on exiting the European Union. Instead, she found the opposition Labour Party unexpected-

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street after the general election in London June 12. ly making a strong second-place showing and national politics thrown into disarray. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn countered with a bit of previously unseen swagger, wearing a huge red rose — his party’s symbol — in his lapel as he sparred with May and taunted her about the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming vote on her legislative program, known as the Queen’s Speech. “I congratulate her on returning and I’m sure she’ll agree with me that democracy is a wondrous thing, and can throw up some very unexpected results,” he said. He added: “I’m sure we all look forward to welcoming the Queen’s Speech just as soon as the coalition of chaos has been negotiated.” During the election campaign, May had used the “coalition of chaos” phrase to describe what a victory for Labour would look like. The talks with the DUP

follow May’s apology to Conservative rank-and-file lawmakers in a meeting Monday that signalled she would be more open to consultation, particularly with business leaders demanding answers about the details on Britain’s departure from the European Union. “I’m the person who got us into this mess and I’m the one who will get us out of it,” she said. May is under pressure to take on a more cross-party approach to Brexit talks. The Evening Standard, edited by ex-Treasury chief George Osborne, reported that Cabinet ministers have initiated talks with Labour lawmakers to come up with a “softer,” less hard-line divorce from the EU. Environment Secretary Michael Gove declined to deny the reports when pressed, but told Sky News that the reality of the election result meant that May and her government would need to reach beyond party lines.

“The parliamentary arithmetic is such that we are going to have to work with everyone,” he said. Foster will almost certainly ask for greater investment in Northern Ireland as part of the deal, as well as guarantees on support for pension plans and for winter fuel allowances for older people. Though Foster supported Brexit, she also might demand that May pursue a cushioned exit from the EU, given her party’s wish that a soft border remain between Northern Ireland and Ireland, an EU member. Even the idea of an alliance is complicated, however. Some involved in the Irish peace process are alarmed because the 1998 Good Friday peace accords call for the British government to be neutral in the politics of Northern Ireland. Foster’s rivals in Northern Ireland, such as Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams, have objected.

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Meanwhile, the chief EU negotiator has told the Financial Times that the clock is ticking on Brexit talks, and that Britain should be wary of further delays. Michel Barnier warned that no progress had been made in the three months since May triggered Article 50 to start the process of leaving the union. “My preoccupation is that time is passing, it is passing quicker than anyone believes because the subjects we have to deal with are extraordinarily complex,” he added. “I can’t negotiate with myself.”

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Ontario researchers to study dust for carcinogens after Fort McMurray ﬁre Liam Casey Canadian Press

TORONTO group of Ontario researchers is travelling to Fort McMurray, Alta., next month to study dust left in homes from the forest fire that ravaged the city last year. The team’s work is among several studies that are being conducted on the health effects of the ferocious blaze that forced more than 80,000 people to flee. Arthur Chan, an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto, said his team has received overwhelming interest from “concerned” homeowners in Fort McMurray who are offering up their places to be tested. “We hope we don’t find

anything,” Chan said. “But we’re looking for heavy metals and also some organic compounds that are potentially carcinogens. We’re going to assess those levels and compare to what we know are normal levels in a home in Canada.” Chan and his team are looking to analyze residual ash from the blaze that consumed 2,400 homes after it hit the city last May. On July 10, Chan and two of his students will head to Fort McMurray and begin collecting samples from homes in the city and nearby Fort McKay First Nation, which wasn’t hit by the fire, but winds blew ash its way. Chan said he was initially hoping to take samples from 40 places, but residents of 220 homes said they’ll open doors to the researchers. “We will try to go to as many places as we can,”

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Workers put out markers around a devastated area of Timberlea in Fort McMurray Alta., June 2, 2016. he said. “We will pick up a few samples at each place. We’ll try to look at areas that are more accessed, like the living room floor, and then other places that are less frequently cleaned, like the tops of doors.”

Chan, who has a background in atmospheric chemistry, first got the idea for the study when he read a news article roughly a month after the wildfire began about people preparing to return to their homes. It got him thinking

about the long-term effects of the blaze. When the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Alberta Innovates and the Canadian Red Cross put out a call for proposals to look at various health effects in the aftermath of

the fire, Chan proposed his research, which won approval and funding from the group along with six other studies. The other projects are looking at issues that range from the health effects of the blaze on first responders, to the mental health needs of children, to food safety. Chan said his team will collect samples this summer, again in the fall and a final time next winter and will look to publish the results once their analysis is complete. They’ll also have residents fill out surveys to figure out if an insurance company came and cleaned homes, or if people did the task themselves, and will perform an analysis to see if certain measures led to higher or lower levels of contaminants.

Doctors challenge policy requiring referral for services that clash with morals Paola Loriggio Canadian Press

TORONTO he debate over Ontario doctors’ right to refuse to provide medical services that clash with their moral or religious beliefs is headed to court. A group of five doctors and three professional organizations is challenging a policy issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario that requires doctors who have a moral objection to the treatment sought by a patient to refer them to another medical professional who can provide the service. The group — which includes the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians’ Societies and Canadian Physicians for Life — says the policy contravenes doctors’ right to freedom of religion and conscience under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It wants the court to immediately strike down the part of the policy that requires a referral “made in good faith, to a non-objecting, available and accessible physician, other health-care professional or agency.” The college, meanwhile, argues the two-year-old policy is meant to prevent

harm to the public and ensure access to care while recognizing that individual doctors may be morally opposed to some treatments and procedures. It says compelling doctors to refer patients seeking an abortion, contraception or medically assisted death — services among those deemed problematic by the group — to another doctor is not the same as forcing them to participate in that particular treatment. “At its core, the human rights application calls upon the court to consider whether the self-governing body regulating Ontario’s 40,000 physicians can set professional expectations for its members even though some physicians may see those expectations as implicating their Charter rights,” the college said in court documents filed ahead of Tuesday’s hearing. “It is the college’s position that not only can it do so, it should do so, in furtherance of its duty to regulate the practice of medicine in the interest of Ontario’s large and diverse patient population.” The college says allowing doctors to simply refuse certain services without a referral can cause harm to patients, particularly those seeking help with sexual health, where stigma and

embarrassment already pose significant barriers. “Physicians’ means of communicating their objections may mean that patients do not receive accurate or objective medical information about services,” it says in the documents. Patients, particularly those from vulnerable communities, ”can also be harmed by the moral judgment and stigmatization that a physician’s refusal to assist communicates to patients,” it says. It also says the list of treatments and procedures that doctors may object to is long and continuously changing, and sometimes has more to do with the characteristics of the patient than the service itself. The group argues there is no evidence that allowing doctors to opt out of certain services without offering a referral has harmed anyone. “Contrary to the respon-

dent’s efforts to characterize it as such, this case is not about women’s rights, LGBT rights, homeless rights, refugee rights, mental health rights or addicts’ rights,” it says in court documents. “This case is about whether the government can compel physicians to violate their consciences and their sincerely held religious beliefs,” either directly or indirectly through a referral, it says. It specifically points to policy as it applies to medically assisted dying, saying it “forces the applicants and other physicians to be complicit in the taking of human life.” The policy was established in 2015 under the guidance of a working group and was subjected to external consultations, which the college says it took into consideration. It says the working group weighed other options, such as having patients

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Canada at 150: Many indigenous people see little reason to celebrate Chinta Puxley Canadian Press

EDMONTON fter surviving 11 years in a residential school with art as his only escape, 19-year-old Alex Janvier was ready for freedom. But in mid-1950s Canada, freedom still depended on the colour of one’s skin. Janvier was offered a spot at what is now the Ontario College of Art and Design. But his destiny lay in the hands of the Indian agent from his home reserve in Alberta. The agent said no — the man who would become one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous artists wasn’t smart enough to go. A chance to study in the United Kingdom was similarly denied. Under Canada’s pass system — a vestige imposed during the failed Northwest Rebellion to prevent others from leaving reserves to join the uprising which lingered into the mid-20th century — there was no appeal, no recourse. Janvier was allowed to attend art school in Calgary under the watchful eye of the local diocese, but he had to keep a piece of paper with the Indian agent’s signature on it in his shirt pocket. He met a fellow student there and he recalls taking her to a movie one night. He had his arm around her. He was feeling good. It felt as though life was beginning to open up. The couple were at the bus stop when a police cruiser pulled up. “You! Come here!” he recalls one of the officers shouting. “Not you, him. What are you doing?” Janvier says he walked over and explained they were waiting for a bus, but the interrogation continued. “Am I to be arrested?” Janvier asked.

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Artist Alex Janvier pictured at his gallery in Cold Lake First Nations 149B Alberta February 8. Alex Janvier is a pioneer of contemporary Canadian aboriginal art in Canada. “A smart ass, eh?” he remembers the officer responding and then came the question: “Do you have a pass?” Janvier pulled out the note the agent had signed. He remembers the cop glancing at it and then throwing it on the sidewalk for Janvier to pick up. “That’s how it was,” Janvier, now 82, shrugs. “There was no law to do it and yet those Indian agents pushed it like you wouldn’t believe.” As Ottawa spends $500 million on throwing the country a 150th birthday party, many Indigenous people, including Janvier, wonder what’s worth celebrating. To recognize 1867 as the birth of Canada is to celebrate the beginning of an abusive relationship. Janvier’s colourful, abstract art, which was recently displayed in a special exhibit at the National Gal-

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lery, has taken him around the world and every time he returns home to Cold Lake, Alta., he feels a surge of relief and affection. But it’s the land, not the country, that inspires his loyalty. “I don’t have to celebrate,” he says. “That 150 years is none of my business. It never included me so why jump up and down and celebrate?” To celebrate 150 years for many means to raise a glass to the continuing legacies of colonization - the disproportionate number of Indigenous children in government care, dozens of communities without clean drinking water and some without basic indoor plumbing. The Canada being celebrated this year would not exist without the suppression of First Nations, says Pam Palmater, lawyer and chair of Indigenous gover-

nance at Ryerson University. “The only way that it could exist is from our genocide and the theft of lands and resources and the ongoing discriminatory laws, policies, exclusion from our territories,” she says. “The only reason they are able to maintain this is because they put us in jail, they put our kids in foster care, our women go murdered and missing because they keep us out of the way. Canada 150 is a celebration of how they’ve been able to keep us out of the way. It wouldn’t be Canada 150 without all of that.” Canada’s milestone of 150 seems quaint when compared to the history of Indigenous people dating back at least 10,000 years, notes Isaac Murdoch, from Serpent River First Nation about 150 kilometres west of Sudbury, Ont.

“Ignoring 10,000 years of our history erases us when they only celebrate 150,” says Murdoch, who is behind the #Resistance150 hashtag on Twitter. “It seems silly for Canada to celebrate 150 in these lands when Indigenous people have been here forever. It’s quite rude. It really is.” When European settlers first arrived, they used First Nations for knowledge on how to survive the harsh elements and rugged terrain, as well as military allies and fur traders. Once the fur trade declined and the military threat from the United States subsided, Indigenous people became more of an obstacle to settlement and the exploitation of resources. When Canada was born, it only had two recorded parents - the French and the English. No mention was made of Indigenous people.

“I’m not a Canadian. I don’t know why it’s so offensive to say that. I’m Ojibwa. I was born Ojibwa. That’s who I am. Our nation is separate from Canada,” Murdoch says. “Indigenous people have always been known to Canada as the Indian problem. Their whole policies when creating the country … were to contain the Indian problem.” Canada’s first prime minister, Sir. John A. Macdonald, made it a goal to “do away with the tribal system, and assimilate the Indian people in all respects with the inhabitants of the Dominion.” That mindset would last through the next century. The British North America Act imposed a European-style bureaucracy on all things Indigenous. Ceremonies were outlawed, traditional governance was replaced by powerless band councils, reserves were set up. Through it all, the Indian agent was king. With the pass system - the same system that prevented Janvier from going to art school and gave police the right to harass him - Indigenous people needed permission to leave the reserve or conduct any business on it. They were expected to become farmers but needed permission to sell a cow. “It was a way of control,” says National Chief Perry Bellegarde with the Assembly of First Nations. “The pass/permit system that Indian Affairs put in place here in Canada was such a strong system of controlling Indigenous peoples that the apartheid system in Africa was modelled after the Indian Act system, the reserve system and the permit system.” They could not vote, consult a lawyer and could be relocated “for their own protection” if their land was needed for settlers. Equally,

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they could be relocated “in the national interest” if their settlement were built upon mineral-rich soil or along the shores of a river that needed damming. “The relationship became one of interdependency to one where we became wards of the state,” Bellegarde says. ” A lot of our people were starved into submission by the Indian agents and the Indian Act and the killing of the buffalo. Our entire way of life was taken away.” Then they came for the children. “When the school is on the reserve the child lives with its parents, who are savages; he is surrounded by savages,” Macdonald told the House of Commons in 1883.

“Though he may learn to read and write … he is simply a savage who can read and write … Indian children should be withdrawn as much as possible from the parental influence.” Residential schools were set up and children were removed from their homes by force if necessary. Thousands died, buried in unmarked graves. Others were sexually and physically abused, returning to their communities alienated from their culture and haunted by demons that have been passed on through generations. “It was like a jailhouse for little kids,” Janvier remembers. “They used to feed us pills to control us. “They said it was for my health, but what it used to

do is sedate you, calm you down so you didn’t get too crazy in that school.” To this day, Janvier doesn’t know what the pills were. The records of his lost childhood, like those of so many, were apparently destroyed by a flood. There was also what became known as the Sixties Scoop - apprehending First Nations and Metis children and placing them with non-Indigenous families. The intentions were more subtle but the resulting trauma was the same. All of these policies have taken their toll. The majority of today’s Indigenous people don’t share in Canada’s health and prosperity. Many live below the poverty line in dilapidated housing without access

to clean water. Their life expectancy is lower. Their odds of growing up a ward of child welfare, in prison, addicted to drugs or alcohol are much higher. Sen. Murray Sinclair says the abusive relationship between Canada and Indigenous people has gone on long enough. Divorce isn’t an option. Neither side is moving out. The next 150 years will be about learning to co-exist, but that can only happen if it begins with honesty and equality. “Trying to figure out how we can live together in the same territory is really the issue,” says the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which examined residential schools. “Nobody’s going away. If

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nobody’s going away then how do we get along on this land?” That won’t happen unless Canadians acknowledge the foundation upon which their country is built, he says. “We need to acknowledge that Indigenous people are in a position of inferiour power, inferiour economic status and problematic social conditions largely because of government actions over last 150 years. “We cannot say let’s assume from this point forward that everybody’s equal because the reality is that we’re about 150 yards behind the starting line and you’re asking us to now enter the race with you. That’s not fair.” Canadian people, who

are becoming more educated about their own history, will likely be the ones that push their government into action rather than the other way around, he says. Canada 150 is a birthday party, “yours, not ours,” Sinclair wrote recently. “Don’t be surprised if we keep pointing out that it is not an anniversary about our relationship. It’s an anniversary of the joining of colonies and colonizers. “Invite me and my relatives if you want. We might come and watch you blow out your candles, and sure, some of us will probably eat some of your cake. We might even sing Happy Birthday to you Canada. “But then, we still need to talk about our relationship.”

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OTTAWA n increase in incidents targeting the Muslim population drove a five per cent rise in hate crimes in 2015, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Hate crimes targeting Muslims rose from 99 incidents in 2014 to 159 incidents in 2015, the agency said. The total number of criminal incidents motivated by hate was 1,362, 67 more than the year before. “The number of hate crimes presented in this release likely undercounts the true extent of hate crime in Canada, as not all crimes are reported to police,” Statistics Canada said in a note accompanying Tuesday’s data release. The agency did note that in 2015, police services increased outreach to ethnic groups and, in addition, the National Council of Canadian Muslims made efforts to encourage reporting of hate crimes to police. A spokesperson for the organization, Amira Elghawaby, said Tuesday that former prime minister

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Stephen Harper’s decision to focus on the use of face coverings at citizenship ceremonies during the 2015 election campaign contributed to discrimination among Muslim women. “You can almost immediately see the moment that Mr. Harper started talking about the face veil, we immediately started getting reports of women being harassed in Canada,” she said during a news conference on Parliament Hill. “We can’t make a direct link per se but … certainly it was a factor.” Of the hate crimes reported to police, 48 per cent were motivated by hatred of a race or ethnicity, 35 per cent were motivated by hatred of a religion, and 11 per cent were hate crimes targeting sexual orientation. Speaking outside the House of Commons on Tuesday, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale called the trend outlined by the Statistics Canada figures “deeply troublesome.” “We all need to work very hard to reinforce the generous, inclusive, accommodating nature of the country that has made us the finest example of pluralism that the world has ever known,” he said. Part of this work will involve police services across Canada to reporting annually on hate crimes and incidents, said Elghawaby. “Toronto police and Hamilton are the only police services that we are aware of that do that,” she said. “Everybody else is only reporting to Stats Canada … that’s why we are here talking about 2015

numbers. We need these numbers sooner.” Canadians are in denial about hate crimes, added Chelby Daigle, an author who has documented anti-black racism in Ottawa. “Year after year, as a member of the black community, we’re the highest targeted group and yet you’re not seeing much of a narrative about blacks being a targeted group for hate crimes,” Daigle said. “We all have to start owning this and I think when we do that, we’ll be able to push institutions like police and … government to be more accountable.” Statistics Canada says eight of 10 provinces reported an increase in the number of police-reported hate crimes from 2014 to 2015. The increase was most pronounced in Alberta, where police reported 193 hate crimes compared with 139 the year before, a rise driven by a higher number of crimes motivated by hatred against the Muslim population, Arab or West Asian populations, black populations and the Jewish population. The agency noted that Alberta reported an overall increase in crime in 2015; police officers from the province have previously said they believe the increase in crime overall is linked to the province’s economic downturn. In Ontario, which historically records close to half of the total number of hate crimes in Canada, fewer crimes motivated against the Jewish religion and against the black population saw the overall rate decline by five per cent from 2014.

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anine Starink has a hair dryer in one hand and a brush in the other. She softly hums to the music playing on her portable speaker as she gets ready to carefully brush. But it’s not her hair she’s doing. Today isn’t about her. It’s all about Manny. Manny is her beloved pet, but he’s also a show dog. He’s getting ready to go in the ring, his fourth show in two days. For Manny, this is all part of a day’s work. “He’s currently the number one Giant Schnauzer in Canada,” Starink says proudly as she brushes the dog’s right paw while he casually rests his left paw on her arm. Starink is one of nearly 100 dog owners who participated in the Yukon Kennel Club Dog Show held over the weekend at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. Dog handlers, owners and breeders from all across Canada and Alaska participated in the three-day event. They’re connected by one common thread — their passion for dogs. “Once you find that breed you connect with that matches your lifestyle and is just the right match, it’s like finding your soulmate and a partner,” says Leslie Joannisse, President of the Yukon Kennel Club Association. “It’s like your soulmate in dogs.” The kennel club’s 46th annual event had dogs compete in three events — conformation, obedience trials and rally trials. In conformation shows, judges evaluate the dog to determine whether it conforms to the written breed standard as set out by the Canadian Kennel Club. Winners are named best in breed, an honour for breeders and owners. “It’s very important, if you’re planning on breeding your dogs, that you adhere to the breed standards and you need that objective opinion from a judge,” says Joannisse, a breeder herself. “It’s just a validation that you’re doing the right thing.” Joannisse breeds Bernese mountain dogs, a working dog that originated in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. They were originally bred to

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Handler Marcia Fischer of Anchorage, AK, shows off Dyler, a pomeranian, at the Yukon Kennel Club’s 46th annual dog show at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre June 10, 2017.

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Paul Bagnall shows Jayda, a Bernese mountain dog, at the Yukon Kennel Club’s 46th annual dog show at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre June 10, 2017. drive cattle, cart milk and protect dairy farms, says Paul Bagnall. He and his wife Lynne drove from Edmonton with their three Bernese and a Newfoundland. “We love participating in this show and hanging out with other dog lovers and owners. Everyone here is really nice and helpful,” says Bagnall. Bagnall and his wife handle their own dogs, meaning they show their own dogs in the ring. This isn’t the case for everyone. Some owners hand over their dogs to professional handlers. But it isn’t as easy as just walking the dog around. “There’s a lot of work that goes into it. People think it’s easy but it’s not. It takes years to train a dog and you normally start as a puppy,” says Amy Netzel, owner and handler of Felicity, the only Great Dane to compete in the

show. Four-year-old Felicity refuses to be handled by anyone else and has a special attachment with Netzel. This makes them a great team in the obedience and rally trials, where the trust between handler and dog is paramount. Handlers walk their dog through a course that includes a figure-eight and specific signs with instructions for sitting, staying, heeling and standing. The map for the course is distributed 10 minutes before each show and handlers are allowed one walk-through before the event. “It’s an ultimate test of trust and connection between the dog and handler,” says Netzel. This year’s show also included an extra day of the junior handling event, an attempt to encourage more kids to participate and encourage interest in

the sport. Joannisse hopes that this will help combat the dwindling participation numbers that the sport has been seeing the last few years. “We have some really, really, cool kids up here that are keen on dogs and showing their dogs. They’re the future of our sport,” says Joannisse. To keep the momentum going, she hopes to add more kids events and classes later in the year. For now, the Yukon Kennel Dog Show is going strong, organizers say. The number of obedience entries is going up and there are enough overall entries to ensure the event happens again next year. Planning, Joannisse says, is already underway. See video of the event online at yukon-news.com/ multimedia Contact Sharon Nadeem at sharon.nadeem@yukon-news.com

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Terry Dennison shows off Chloe, an havanese, who won best in breed at the Yukon Kennel Club’s 46th annual dog show at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre June 10, 2017.

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Ziva, a minature schnauzer, is examined by judge Letitia Bett while handler Zsofia Wagner keeps the dog’s attention. Ziva went on to win best in breed at the Yukon Kennel Club’s 46th annual dog show at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre June 10, 2017.

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Wonder Woman and Whitehorse mayor Dan Curtis lead the way during the Whitehorse’s Pride Parade, organized by Queer Yukon, on Main Street June 10. An estimated 450 people marched to show their support for the LGBTQ-Plus community. Tom Patrick News Reporter

hitehorse’s Main Street was once again a flowing river of colour, support and pride on June 10. An estimated 450 people took part in Whitehorse’s fifth annual Pride Parade, which was part of Queer Yukon’s annual 24 Hours of Gaylight celebration. “As it often is, Pride is just a really great opportunity for the whole community to show their support of diversity and inclusion,” said Queer Yukon organizer Stephanie Hammond. “I think that was evident by all the different groups that we had taking part in the parade and the barbeque.” “It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone was dressed to the nines,” she added. If estimates from last year and this year are correct, more people marched in the parade despite some deciding to watch the spectacle instead of being a part of it.

“I know some people who are always in the parade decided to be a spectator because they wanted to see it for a change,” said Hammond. A highlight this year was when the parade went over two newly painted crosswalks at Main and Third Avenue. One is a rainbow — a common LGBT symbol — and the other is painted in blue, pink and white, representing the transgender flag. Photographers lined the crosswalks to capture the moment the parade met the decorated pavement painted just days before. “That was really special this year,” said Hammond. The 24 Hours of Gaylight continued on with a barbeque at Rotary Park, a 1920s themed “Gin & Jazz” dance party at the Yukon Transportation Museum in the evening, and the third annual Pride Paddle canoe and kayak event on June 11, which saw a record 45 paddlers take part. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Left: John Streicker, centre, approaches Whitehorse’s new rainbow crosswalk. Right: Pride supporters dance and wave flags from the decorated lead vehicle.

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uff’s Skagway Marathon is billed as the toughest marathon in

Alaska. It’s particularly tough to win when there are Yukoners in the field. Yukon runners won all six divisions at the seventh annual event on June 10 in Alaska. “It’s a fairly tough course,” said Carcross’ Denise McHale. “There aren’t any super big climbs, but just continual rolling hills. And it was a really windy day Saturday so there was a big headwind coming back, so it wasn’t necessarily a fast course, but a beautiful course. “It was nicely run with great volunteers and it was a nice local, low key event.” McHale took first in the women’s marathon with over a half hour to spare, crossing the finish at three hours, 23 minutes and 52 seconds. The 43-year-old, who is a former 100-kilometre national champ and six-time winner at the Yukon River Trail Marathon, decided last-minute to enter. “I was going to do a long training run here this weekend, but then I thought, ‘Maybe I’ll pop down to Skagway,’” said McHale. “I had always looked at doing that marathon, but it never worked timing wise. “It was kind of close and a good, forced training session. You always run a little faster in a race than you would if you were just out training on your own.” Whitehorse’s David Eikelboom captured the men’s title in record time. The 30-year-old cut a half hour off the previous record with a time of 2:47:56. Like McHale, Eikelboom is a Yukon River Trail champ and is entered in the Reckless Raven ultra, a new 80-kilometre race to be held in Whitehorse on July 2. “This was a tune-up race for the Reckless Raven 50. So the goal wasn’t to go out there and kill myself, but to try and run more of a cautious race and live to walk the next day,” said Eikelboom. “I feel good today. I was able to go out for a little jog, so mission accomplished for that. “I got a little nervous because right when the race started there was a guy … (who) went out pretty fast. I was glad Dominic Bradford was there too because we were talking to each other in the first couple of miles: ‘Let’s remember the goal here, it’s not to get in a sprint with

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Minnesota’s Jason Hoepker runs at the Duff’s Skagway Marathon on June 10 in Alaska. Yukon runners won every division at the seventh annual race. some dude we don’t know.’ “Over the first half of the race, Harry (Subertas) is his name, kind of slowed down a little bit and we ended up running with him for a good chunk.” A pair of Whitehorse win streaks were kept intact in Skagway. Kendra Murray won the women’s half marathon, making it seven straight times in which a Whitehorse runner won the division. Murray, a cross-country skier and orienteerer who has competed at world championships in both sports, topped the largest division of 54 runners with a time of 1:35:11. Daniel Dreiseitl won the men’s half with a time of 1:31:09, maintaining its status as a division that has always been won by a Whitehorse runner going back to the inaugural event in 2011. Whitehorse’s Bonnie Love and John Storms were the top half-marathon walkers on the day. Love finished in 2:36:41 and Storms in 2:27:44. They both represented Canada in walking events at the 2017 World Masters Games in New Zealand this past April. A total of 115 racers — six fewer than the participation record set last year — took part in this year’s marathon. None was eaten by bears.

“This was the first year we had bears actively on the course while racers were out,” said race chief Kristin Wagner. “One racer had to be followed with two cars and a four-wheeler while a bear sat on the side of the road watching in curiosity. The bear activity is certainly something we are going to chat about at our next board meeting as we look towards the 2018 race.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

Top-five finishes Women’s half marathon 1st Kendra Murray (Whitehorse) — 1:35:11 2nd Erica VanVlack (Whitehorse) — 1:36:17 3rd Maura Sullivan (Whitehorse) — 1:37:42 4th Anett Kralish (Whitehorse) — 1:38:39 5th Shawna Smith (Whitehorse) — 1:39:14 Men’s half marathon 1st Daniel Dreiseitl (Whitehorse) — 1:31:09 2nd Nolan Isozaki (California) — 1:32:02 3rd Tom Ullyett (Whitehorse) — 1:38:00

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Richard Thompson (Whitehorse) — 1:44:34 Benjamin Scott (Skagway) — 1:44:36

Women’s marathon 1st Denise McHale (Carcross) — 3:23:52 2nd Valerie Morey (Whitehorse) — 3:56:27 3rd MaryAnn Love (Juneau) — 4:17:25 4th Joanne Van Bibber-Widrig (Whitehorse) — 4:26:38 5th Mindy Shaw (Juneau) — 4:31:43 Men’s marathon 1st David Eikelboom (Whitehorse) — 2:47:56 2nd Haroldas Subertas (Massachusetts) — 2:57:38 3rd Dominic Bradford (Whitehorse) — 2:57:55 4th Jason Hoepker (Minesota) — 3:18:38 5th Blake Bottle (Arizona) — 3:19:04 Women walkers 1st Bonnie Love (Whitehorse) — 2:36:41

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Whitehorse’s Dominic Bradford approaches the finish. 2nd Alyssa Sawyer (Arizona) — 2:56:19 3rd

Jean Smith (Juneau) — 3:00:27

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Becky Jensen (Skagway) — 3:16:45

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Donna Lambert (Haines) — 3:21:34

Men walkers 1st John Storms (Whitehorse) — 2:27:44 2nd Reed McCluskey (California) — 4:20:40

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lson Fencing, Softball Yukon and Dave’s Cleaning were all home safe with gold medals over the weekend. The three teams went undefeated in their divisions at the Whitehorse Minor Softball Territorial Championship at the Pepsi Softball Centre, June 9-10. “They literally played as a team,” said the Softball Yukon team head coach Don Fitzsimmons. “No one was down on anybody, they were all positive and all backed each other the whole time.” Softball Yukon captured the under-14 division title with a 12-10 win over P&M Recycling in the final. In a come-from-behind effort, Softball Yukon scored eight runs for a 12-9 lead in the fifth inning. With bases loaded and two out, the team scored five runs on a walk and three hits from Alyssa McCulloch, Kaleb Zaliauskas-Swan, Kit Bradford-Andrew and Memphis Friesen to take the lead. “When we finally told the kids to just have fun they relaxed and everything came easy after that,” said Fitzsimmons. “People were patient in the batters box, they took the walk if the walk was there for them, and swung away if the pitch was good.” Arctic Backhoe took third in the division. Olson Fencing took gold in the under-12 division with a sixth-inning mercy-rule win over another Softball Yukon-sponsored team in the final. After the second inning ended 1-1 Olson Fencing broke it open in the third with seven runs en route to a 17-5 win. “We had players who had never played baseball before (this season),” said Olson Fencing head coach Chad Fraser. “Theo (Anderson) had an amazing game, Alex (Kiriak) made a great catch, Isaiah (Fraser) and Beau (Yurchak-Lovelace) both hit homeruns. This was a very intense game, so it was awesome for them to step up.” “I had three pitchers today — Beau, Jacob (Nickel) and Theo all pitched — and they were all throwing strikes. It didn’t seem to phase them that this was an intense game.” Marsh Lake Tents & Events finished with the bronze. Dave’s Cleaning cleaned up in the under-17 division, tying their first game — after coming back from down seven runs in the final inning

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Softball Yukon pitcher Kit Bradford-Andrew looks for a catch during the U14 final of the Whitehorse Minor Softball Territorial Championship on June 10 at the Pepsi Softball Centre. Softball Yukon, Olson Fencing and Dave’s Cleaning all won divisions. — before winning their next two. They claimed gold with a 16-9 win over Yukon College in the final. “The kids played great. A lot of the kids on this U17 team I’ve coached previous years, I coached in U14 and some in U12,” said Dave’s Cleaning head coach Russ Hobbis. “We took control once we were up at bat and the kids hit great — lots of singles and a couple homeruns, once with bases loaded.” Some big bats helped the cleaning crew to victory. Matthew Tremblay and Parker Hobbis both hit grand slams in the final. “In the final game Kenny Hyatt pitched the whole game and just nailed it for us,” said Russ.

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Above: Softball Yukon’s Claire Young takes aim at a pitch from P&M Recycling. Right: Olson Fencing pitcher Jacob Nickel throws one in during the U-12 final. “They were an awesome group of kids to coach,” he added. “I had so much fun

coaching the U17s.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Dawson City’s Sam Crocker plays at the Yukon Table Tennis Championships last month. Crocker and Ethan Gaw won the open team event at the Alaska/Yukon Challenge over the weekend in Fairbanks. Tom Patrick News Reporter

espite having a contingent half the size of their American counterparts, Yukon ruled supreme at the Alaska/Yukon Challenge. The Yukon team, which had 10 players to Alaska’s 20, won all four divisions at the 10th annual table tennis event in Fairbanks June 9-10. Yukon head coach Kevin Murphy doesn’t recall

Yukon winning all the divisions before. “I think this is the first time,” he said. “One of the things that happened is Anchorage didn’t quite have the participation, didn’t have one of their stronger players who usually shows up … and he’s usually a factor in there.” This year’s event saw an all-Whitehorse open singles final with Ryan Bachli defeating Daniel Li. Bachli won his fifth men’s singles title at the Yukon Table

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Tennis Championships last month. Dawson City’s Gerard Parsons took the B division singles with a win over Fairbanks’ Carol Johnson in the final. Parsons and fellow Dawsonite Emily Gaw also won the B division team

event. Gaw, who is the current Yukon girls champ, won the Yukon women’s singles title in 2016. Dawson wasn’t done contributing to the success of Yukon, which last won the Challenge in 2015. Dawson’s Ethan Gaw and Sam Crocker topped the

the playing field between players of different skill levels. “That would be a big change and a pretty good validation of how influential the Dawson club has become in Table Tennis Yukon,” added Murphy. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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open team event with a win over parent-son team Doron and Eric Partyka of Fairbanks. Klondike players might be even tougher to beat next year. Dawson is slated to host next year’s Alaska/ Yukon Challenge that uses a handicap format to level

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Kulych win streak continues into new golf season Tom Patrick News Reporter

hitehorse’s Landon Kulych has an addiction. “I’m working hard on my game,” he said. “I just like it. I don’t have any ambitions or goals this year, I’m just addicted to playing golf. I really am. I’ve been working hard on my game over the last three years and I’m starting to see some of the benefits. I’m enjoying the game. It’s nice to get a little bit of verification from the hard work I’ve put into it.” It would seem Kulych is also addicted to winning tournaments. The 29-year-old defended his men’s title at the third annual Mountain View Golf Club Open, held at the Whitehorse club on June 10 and 11. With the win Kulych has now won six straight Yukon tournaments with men’s titles at the Yukon Golf Championships and the Mountain View club championships the last two years. Kulych carded 68 and 76 to finish at even par for a nine-stroke win on Sunday. His 68 on Saturday is the lowest score in competitive amateur play at Mountain View in five years. It also marks Kulych’s personal best in competition and is just one stroke off his best round. He logged two bogeys, four birdies and an eagle on Hole 3. “I got off to a good start yesterday with two pars and an eagle and just managed to make minimal

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Whitehorse’s Landon Kulych tees off on the final hole of the Mountain View Golf Club Open on June 11. Kulych defended his title at the third annual tournament. mistakes and lots of putts,” said Kulych. “The putter was really good today and yesterday. It got me out of a lot of trouble.” “Today and yesterday I had two groups of really solid guys to play with. The grouping you get can really affect your play, so that was nice to have good people in

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The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre will be hosting a Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Town Hall meeting on June 15, 2017. The Government of Canada made a commitment in the Budget 2016 to engage with Indigenous organizations and parents to determine the best approach to delivering high quality early learning and child care for Indigenous children and families. The town hall meeting is an engagement session that will help shape the development of an Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework. Have your say in how Canada should be addressing the child care priorities of Inuit, Métis, and First Nation peoples. For advanced copies of the questions that will be explored at the meeting, please email sjfcfriends@northwestel.net. Town Hall Meeting on Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care June 15, 2017 6 - 8pm. Food and beverages provided. Transportation is available if required (please call 633-7680 at least two days prior to arrange). Child minders on site. For more information, please contact Tammy at 633-7688.

Above: Junior winner Aimery Barrault picks up his marker on the 14th green during Round 2. Right: Tom Amson tees off on Hole 15 in the senior men’s competition. the field,” he added. “Yesterday my group was cheering me on. That’s what is unique about golf: you’re competitive, but when you see something nice happening you cheer for each other. That was fun, that made it easier.” Mountain View club pro Jeff Wiggins, getting a feel

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for a new set of clubs, hit 75 and 78 for second place in low gross. 2014 Yukon men’s champ Dan King finished with 78 and 82 for the third lowest score and won low net for the men’s top flight. Aimery Barrault topped the junior field with 103 and 88. Jake Ekholm placed first for low net. Nicole Baldwin, who won back-to-back Yukon women’s golf titles in 2013 and 2014, won the women’s flight with 90 and 91. Ken Taylor, the 2015 Yukon senior men’s champ, won the senior men’s flight

with 84 and 82. Harry Kulych took first for low net. In the men’s second flight Jamie Cairns won the low gross with 83 and 79, and Kevin Tarapaski won low net. In the men’s third flight Craig Dempsey claimed first in low gross with 87 and 96, and Jamie Millican Jr. took

first in low net. The 36-hole tournament was the qualifier for the BCGA provincial amateur and junior championships next month. The players who will represent Yukon were not confirmed at press time. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cameron Webber winds up a backhand during the N.W.T. Squash Championships in Yellowknife June 4. A Yukon team recaptured the Yellowhorse Cup, a trophy that goes to the better performing team from the two capitals, with some strong performances. Whitehorse juniors Mackenzie Cameron and Maya Cairns-Locke both won divisions, while Kennedy Cairns-Locke and Rannon Johnson were runner-ups. Open players Lori Muir and Stephen Buckler of Whitehorse were runner-ups in their respective divisions.

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Jacuzzi bathtub, 36â&#x20AC;?x72â&#x20AC;?x20â&#x20AC;?, gently used, $350; Fischer Mama Bear wood heater, new brick liner, new gas net on door, new paint, $750. 334-3559 Model railroad engines, coaches, wagons, British outline 00 gauge. 668-3516 Oil monitor heater, heats 600 sq ft house, $200. 667-6525 Pendleton pure wool jacket, cross design, extra large, worn twice, offers. 668-5188 Rockwell collectible plates: The Magician, Heavenly Dreams, A Time to Keep, $8 each or 3/$15; 336-1084 Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Engine Services Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Small industrial equipment. Light automotive & welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg RSF Aurora wood stove, c/w 3 pieces 2â&#x20AC;? walled chimney, takes 14â&#x20AC;? logs, no buckling in seams in chimney, $900, will consider selling separately. 335-1112

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...â&#x20AC;?MEGA MADNESS SALE!â&#x20AC;? 20X23 $5,780. 25X25 $6,312. 30X31 $8,175. 33X35 $9,407. One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1855-212-7036 Taig micro lathe, 3 and 4 saw chucks, milling attachment, live centre, lots of tooling, threading attachment, $950. 456-2130 Ted Harrison Painting Paradise books, soft cover @ $50, retail $80, or limited edition signed hard cover @ $300, retail $500. 633-4311

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Wall tent, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, airtight stove piping, $1,200. 334-5168 or 633-4018

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AGENCY MANAGER

Solar panels, quality 250 watt panels selling for $290 each, 20 available, 10 year warranty. Call before June 7 or after June 25. Ph. 633-2533.

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FULLFULL & PART-TIME SEEKING TIME & PART TIME

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â&#x20AC;˘ Housekeepers â&#x20AC;˘ Bartenders â&#x20AC;˘ Servers Town & Mountain Hotel Town & Mountain Hotel 401 Main Street, Whitehorse 401 Main Street, Whitehorse

Apply with resume and references Kayle Please apply with referencestoto: email: kayle@townmountain.com or 401 Main Email: info@townmountain.com Street

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SUMMARY: The Agency Manager directs and oversees general operaĆ&#x;onal and administraĆ&#x;ve acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es of the agency ensuring a safe, eÄ¸cient and producĆ&#x;ve operaĆ&#x;on. The successful incumbent takes all necessary steps to ensure the agency remains proÄŽtable and operaĆ&#x;onal to the standards of North 60 Petro Company management. May be required to perform other duĆ&#x;es as directed. SALARY: DOE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Agency management, operaĆ&#x;ons, maintenance, inspecĆ&#x;ons, inventory, personnel, customer service, safety, environmental and other duĆ&#x;es as directed. QUALIFICATIONS: CompleĆ&#x;on of Secondary School as well as a Class 1 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License is required. Several years of experience in transportaĆ&#x;on operaĆ&#x;ons, including supervisory experience is an asset. A college diploma or university degree in business or transportaĆ&#x;on administraĆ&#x;on is an asset. Several years of clerical, operaĆ&#x;onal or administraĆ&#x;ve experience related to freight traÄ¸c is an asset. For further informaĆ&#x;on on this posĆ&#x;ng please see out posĆ&#x;ng at www.yuwin.ca or indeed.ca Submit resumes by July 7, 2017 to: Tallulah Lamerton-McCullough HR Manager, North 60 Petro Email: tmccullough@north60petro.com Fax: 867-633-8841

Mahindra 4X4 tractor, front-end loader, new, diesel engine, 8-sp shovel, 4WD, box for hydraulics, lifts or rises, $12,000 ďŹ rm. 456-8910

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Misc. for Sale 1992 Ford B200 Bluebird school bus body, 5.9 Cummins diesel, 273,000kms, $7,500. 334-3559 4 rolls unused roll rooďŹ ng, $60 each or all four for $40 each. 334-5168 or 633-4018 6x6 & 2x6 ďŹ r bridge timbers, $2.25 a board foot. 633-6603 7-10 person screen tent, easy up, new, $50; air conditioner, ďŹ ts in window, $50. 633-9022 Acetylene torch, c/w tanks, hose, tips, etc; acetylene & oxygen cylinders, both full. 456-4927 Awning window, wooden frame, 2 glass panes, 93.5â&#x20AC;?x12â&#x20AC;?, ideal for log cabin, $35. 456-4087 Bissell vacuum & shampooer, good condition, on wheels, $40. 334-8318 Cabin wood stove, 16â&#x20AC;?x29â&#x20AC;?Lx27â&#x20AC;?H, incl steel plate welded on, 20.5â&#x20AC;?x18â&#x20AC;?, $150. 456-4087

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Lydell Group Inc. WANTED: GRAPPLE SKIDDER OPERATORS LOG TRUCK DRIVERS Benefits and Accommodations provided Fax 780-542-6739 Email: info@lydellgroup.ca

Advertising Sales Representative The Whitehorse-based Yukon News, a twice-weekly awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time salesperson for print and digital advertising. We are part of Black Press Ltd. which has over 170 newspapers across Canada and the U.S. Candidates must be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with clients. The winning candidate will be called upon to grow an account list with an aggressive cold-calling mandate. Qualifications: t .VTU CF B UFBN QMBZFS t #F BCMF UP QBZ BUUFOUJPO UP UIF EFUBJMT t 8PSL JO B GBTU QBDFE FOWJSPONFOU XJUI UJHIU EFBEMJOFT t #BTJD DPNQVUFS TLJMMT t .VTU IBWF WFIJDMF BOE WBMJE ESJWFST MJDFODF t &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t &YQFSJFODF JO BEWFSUJTJOH SFUBJM TBMFT PS TFSWJDF JOEVTUSZ JT an asset. $PNQFUJUJWF CBTF TBMBSZ DPNNJTTJPO HBT BMMPXBODF BOE B TUSPOH CFOFĂśU QBDLBHF 1MFBTF TVCNJU ZPVS SFTVNF BOE DPWFS MFUUFS CZ +VOF .JLF 5IPNBT 1VCMJTIFS :VLPO /FXT 8PPE 4USFFU 8IJUFIPSTF : 5 : " & NUIPNBT!ZVLPO OFXT DPN

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Community Development and Planning Officer The City of Dawson is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Community Development and Planning Officer. Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Community Development & Planning Officer (CDO) performs a variety of community development and planning, economic development, and land administration functions. Qualifications: Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications: Knowledge and Skills: â&#x20AC;˘ Post-secondary education in the area of planning or a related field; â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum of three-yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment where the provision of excellent service to the public was considered top priority; â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in public relations, conflict management, negotiation, mediation and problem solving; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize; â&#x20AC;˘ Effective written and verbal communication skills, presentation and listening communication skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated exceptional work ethic, can-do attitude, the desire to learn and be a team player; â&#x20AC;˘ Discretion, tact, compassion, good judgement and cultural sensitivity; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to plan, direct, develop, implement and evaluate programs, bylaws, policies and procedures; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, and the public; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work flexible hours; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to maintain confidentiality; â&#x20AC;˘ Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners; â&#x20AC;˘ Valid class 5 Drivers License; â&#x20AC;˘ Lands Viewer, GP and GIS experience would be an asset. A job description is available upon request or at www.cityofdawson.ca. Salary & Benefits: This is a Union position. Salary and benefits shall be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and offers a salary range of $66,655 to $79,987 plus benefits. Closing Date: A current resume and cover letter must be received at the City of Dawson Office by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 16, 2017. Interested applicants may submit applications marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personal and Confidentialâ&#x20AC;? Attention: Anne Mendelsohn: by email to: seniorfinanceofficer@cityofdawson.ca or by mail to: City of Dawson Office 1336 Front Street Box 308, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0 The City of Dawson thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Auto Accessories/Parts

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

Misc. Wanted 1-gal container for Proclosomles ﬁsh, soil & plants for cleaning 1-gal container. 668-5188 Wanted: any left over wild meat or ﬁsh in your freezer from last year you want to get rid of, will take it off your hands. 335-2300

2015 Dodge Ram 1500 parts, like new, complete exhaust system, manifold, catalytic converter, pipes, mufﬂer, stainless steel tips, $1,750 obo. 334-7535 2015 Dodge Ram parts, like new, intake manifold, $375; plastic engine cover, $125; front tow hooks, $150/set; front struts, $230/set; upper control arms, L/R, $250/set. 334-7535 4 P185/70 R13-85T Toyo ultra, 2 new, 2-500 miles, $400; 4 tires & rims 205/70 R15 Evertrek tread, 5-hole ﬁt Pontiac van ‘94-’98, 80% tread. Dave 393-4796

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4 Wrangler Goodyear tires, LT 245/70 R17, 80% tread; 4 tires & rims, 205/50 R15, 86H Quatrac 2 4-hole, ﬁt VW, ‘87-’90, 80 tread, $300. Dave at 393-4796

Flute, Taylor James Privilege, used 1 year, $1,000 obo; 3/4 size violin, new, $500 obo. 633-9022

8’ truck canopy, sliding windows on sides, $275; four 18” truck tires, $80 for all 4. 334-5942

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

Sporting Goods Coleman Sundome tent, 12’x12’x6’, never used, like new, $100. 6687001 Everlast heavy bag, as new, $120; speed bag w/gloves & hanger, as new, $120. 456-4927 Kayak, Wilderness Tsunami, 135 with rudder, skirt, $1,500 obo. 6339022 Nordic Trac treadmill, exp. 1,000, barely used, $350. 334-3559 Norwegian 4-season tunnel tent, Helsport Isfjell 4, large entrance bell, snow ﬂaps, roomy for 3 people ﬁts 4, weight 5kg, $250. 668-5014. 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

Sliding bed-extender for Frontier, $150. 668-5014

Nissan

Trailer hitch assembly for 2007 Subaru Forester, $25; full size Subaru spare tire, 215/60 R16, new, balanced on rim, $70. 633-6603 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 Universal roof rack for small to med car, $60 obo. Reg $229 at Cdn Tire. 689-2752

Cars - Domestic 1979 Cadillac Sedan Coupe de Ville, A-1 condition, everything runs, 2-tone brown, view at #60 Northland Trailer Park or phone 668-2332

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Trucks & Vans

2003 V-star, 1100cc, 11,000kms, well kept, $3,100. 336-4887 2005 Harley Heritage Soft Tail Classic, 43,000kms, $12,500. 335-5442 2007 Suzuki RMZ 450, like new, one owner, $2,700. 333-0564 GIO 4-stroke 250 dirt bike, low kms, good shape, $900. 633-5088 Wanted: Motorcycle with side car in good condition. Call 334-8197

2013 26’ Evergreen trailer, leather seats and chesterﬁeld upholstery, lightweight, easy to haul, large frig, stove, oven, TV, multiple storage areas, $27,000. 633-3113

Off Road Vehicles

38’ Gulfstream travel trailer, tag, 2 slides, 110V full size fridge, freezer, ofﬁce in front, shows new, low kms & use, great camp trailer, $20,000. 335-1845

1985 Ford F150, 170,041 kms, V8, fuel injection, auto, runs great, no oil leaks, $1,800. 332-5531 1986 Suzuki Samurai 4X4, complete, $500. 689-6254 1991 Ford F250, 306 standard, air shocks, 10’ camper c/w stove, fridge, furnace, $3,700. 633-5041 1995 Nissan 4x4, good running truck, just needs a new hub and it good to go. Located in Teslin, $1000 obo. 867-336-3922 1998 Ford F150, 352,000kms, V6 manual, new battery & tires, runs great, well maintained, $2,800. 3325531 2003 Ford F150 4x4 Heritage model. Ext’d cab, box liner, matching canopy, sunroof, 5.4 ltr V8, well maintained. 197,000 kms, runs well, $8,000 obo. 633-2675 2007 Chev 2500HD crew cab 4x4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, $13,500. 633-4311 2008 Dodge 2500 Ram diesel, 200,000kms, $22,000. 333-0464 2008 Ford F250 4X4, crew cab, SB, $7,500 obo. 335-3243 2008 Ram 3500, 127,000 kms, Cummins turbo diesel,12’ ﬂat deck, pintle, dual wheels, new brakes, seals, rear tires, exc cond. Consider trade on 5ton+ truck, $22,000 obo. 332-0343 2008 Ranger 4X4 extended cab, low miles, $8,500. 333-4585 2009 Chev Uplander extended sports van, V6, FWD, keyless entry, p/windows & doors, tinted glass, a/c, cruise, 2nd & 3rd removable seats, onStar ready, low mileage 141,000km, $7,900 obo. 334-3456 2010 F350, crew cap, dually, white, auto, 8’ box, 165k, like new light bar, new tire & winter tires, DVD, navigation remote starter, tow pkg, awesome truck, 778-232-6188 Mazda B-4000 SE 4.0L 4x4 manual transmission,120,000 kms, exc running cond & body. Very clean interior, new clutch. Box liner, tinted windows, auxiliary input on stereo, rear sliding window. Call/text 689-9827

1997 Cougar XR7, showroom condition, never winter driven, immaculate, $5,400. 334-3160 2002 Dodge Stratus 2 door sports coupe, rear spoiler bar, runs great, pioneer stereo system, V6, $2,499 obo. 334-3456 2007 Chevy Cobalt LTE, 170,000kms, 4-dr, 5-spd, power locks & windows, cruise, remote start, good tires, $4,500 ﬁrm. 6686911 2007 Dodge Caliber, hatchback, low miles at 40,000kms, good highway mileage, well maintained, P/S, P/B, $4,700. 667-2356 2010 Mustang GT convertible, V8, 5-spd, manual, heated leather seats, gold/black, 59,000kms, price reduced to $21,000 obo. 336-0505

2015 Polaris 325 Sportsman, like new, 400 kms, $4,500. 333-0564 8-wheeler Argo Conquest, new like condition, only 16 hrs use, $12,900. 250-651-7650

Recreational/Sale

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, $14,500. 668-1315

1979 28’ 5th wheel travel trailer, full bath, fridge, stove, sleeps 6, $3,500 obo. 633-9022 1998 Centurion 8’ camper, head on sleeper, fridge, stove, heater, toilet, outdoor shower, seldom used, vg cond, $4,500. Gerry 333-2489 2002 22’ Streamline holiday trailer, island queen bed, refrigerator/freezer, 3-burner stove, oven/microwave, full bath, c/w 2 propane tanks, 2 batteries, also Toyota 4-Runner to pull trailer, $13,000 for both or priced separately. 668-2919 2004 Coachman Freelander motorhome, 29.5’, diesel, low kms, excellent condition, $30,000. 333-0237 2008 28’ Toyhauler RV, loaded, genset inside & out, TV, shower. 335-3243 2008 Cougar 310 SRX toy hauler 5th wheel, polar package, heated tanks & basement, 35’ with separate garage, 1 super slide, TV, DVD & TV ant, $19,500. 456-2986 2009 8.5’ Adventurer camper, dinette slide, excellent condition, $14,000 obo. Terry @ 333-0285 2009 Crossroads 26’ 5th wheel RV trailer, one slide, 3-pc bath, A/C, lots of storage, polished aluminum wheels, mint, $20,000 obo. 6676407

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2012 Dodge Journey RT/AWD, heated leather, remote start, 2 sets of wheels, 141,000kms, exc cond, $17,500 obo. 333-0186 2013 Nissan Rogue SL AWD, black, one owner, 52,000kms, new cond, all maint records, loaded, new A/S radials, new battery, remote, heated seats, Bose, sunroof, $22,500. 6677501, 334-1258, or dom@northwestel.net 2014 Ford Focus Titanium, 4-dr hatchback, like new, 26,500kms, $12,500. 334-3160 Buick Park Avenue, like new, runs very well, $1,300 in recent parts, asking $1,100. 456-8910

Motorcycles 1948 home built wishbone frame, every component miles, too much 4874 details/pics

Harley Davidson, 80” shovelhead, pretty new, 900 to list. 204-648-

1972 Triumph 650 Bonneville, hard tail frame, needs engine work & paint job, steering, tire. 332-3928

Help Wanted

Cessna 180, wheels and ﬂoats. Call 867-536-4816

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5th wheel hitch, Hijacker, c/w rails, towing mirrors, 2 types, offers. 6334215 Import camper for smaller truck. Used on a Ford Ranger. 393-3097 Older 8’ Ultraline camper. Good starter camper for a young family or for hunting. Offers. 633-2675

Snowmobiles 2004 Polaris RMK 800, new track & belts, well maintained, fast machine, hot deal, $2,000. 334-7535 Alpine double-track 689-6254

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$300.

Sport Utility Vehicle 2007 Ford Freestyle Ltd Wagon 143,200 km. Seats 7, leather, heated front seats, retractable moonroof. Back-row seats fold ﬂat. Winter and all-season tires, $5200 obo. 3345364 2015 Dodge Journey SUV, OEM tires replaced with Nokian, loaded, exc cond, reduced to $28,000. Kelly at 456-3373

Trucks & Vans 1955 Ford pick-up, good body panels with engine, needs restoring. 332-3928 1975 Dodge camper van, many new parts, ready to roll, have insurance inspection, $2,200. 333-0564

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Aircraft

1979 Peterbor

2014 R Vision Trail-lite 21’, front queen bed, dinette slide, power awning, large bathroom, outside kitchen & shower, lots of storage, transferable warranty to 2021, $20,500. 334-1785

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1996 Chev Lumina, excellent shape, ready for new owner, $2,000 obo. 689-6254

Sharp 27” colour TV, 4-in-1 model, good condition, no remote, $35. 334-8318

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Reporting to the Workforce Development Director, the Recruitment & Staff Relations Officer is responsible for recruitment, developing, implementing, maintaining and reviewing the First Nation’s plans related to fair and equitable human resources policy development and administration. Providing support, guidance and advice to management and employees in matters relating to performance management and discipline; assisting and participating in the research and development of human resource management policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for conducting all recruitment for TTC and to ensure that competitions are conducted in accordance with policy and in keeping with the strategic direction of the Nation.

Freedom Trails Therapeutic Riding Association are Looking for Volunteers We are looking for volunteer help on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for the next 8 weeks. A commitment of 1 hr-5 hr/week on these afternoons is best but not essential. Horse experience is an asset but not required and if you enjoy working with people with a disability, maybe Freedom Trails is for you! Come join our team and join in the fun! For further information and any questions please call Judy at 6335911 or email ftrails@ajco.ca

Yukon Association for Community Living is Looking for Volunteers: Nature Walk Entrepreneur Task Description: Taking about 20 people to a walk threw the small forest behind Porter Creek Secondary School for about an hour talking about the bushes and the trees and possible wildlife we could see. Responsibilities: Plan out where we will walk and talk about the nature we will see. Skills Needed: Be able to talk to a crowd Time Commitment: 3 hours Incentive for the volunteer: Free Ice Cream Sundae at end of the walk Staff position that will supervise the volunteer: Francis van Kessel Francis van Kessel, Yukon Association for Community Living, executive@ycommunityliving.com, 867-667-4606 You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.

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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

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

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

2007 Cjay heavy duty enclosed trailer, 3-6000p axles, insulated, 110v electric wired heat/light, needs generator, new tires/rims all round, brake bearings serviced trailer in Whitehorse. 778-232-6188 2016 Rainbow HD equipment trailer, 7,000lb tandem axles, stake pockets, headache rack, slide away ramps, loading stabilizers, new spare tire, ex cond, $5,500. 6334656. 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

Boats 18’ square stern fibreglass canoe, $450; 4.5 hp Merc outboard motor, $400. 250-488-4979 Faro 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 20 Hourston cabin cruiser, ex-Tagish RCMP boat, nice condition, 140 hp Johnson 2-stroke, 1988, & 6 hp Evinrude, 1984, everything works well, $3,200. 333-0564 21.5’ Bayliner Trophy hard top with Cuddy cabin, 305 engine, Cobra leg, good shape, open to offers. 867399-3334 24’ Almar Jetboat, V-8 Redline Ford. Hamilton 211 Jet, extended range tanks, great boat for hunting, fishing, charter, $24,000 US. Dave in Haines, 1-907-305-0633 9.9 hp Johnson, long shaft in exc shape, $1,500. 667-6525 Mercury 25hp outboard, 2-stroke, 20” shaft, $1,500. 821-4429 Min Kota electric boat motor, 30 lbs, 12 volt, $99. 633-4826 PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 Rangeley 17-foot square stern royalex recreation/fishing boat in olive by Esquif. 51” beam, 3 seats, comes with oars, rated for 8hp short shaft, excellent condition, $2,600. 6685014 Volvo Penta D-4 counter rotating props, $250. 633-6502

Trucks & Vans

Services Carpentry/ Woodwork 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

Contractors Yukon Wood and Steel Contracting Construction, Renovations, Decks, Bathrooms, Flooring, Ceiling, Plumbing, Greenhouse. We offer a all inclusive home improvement service. Please call for a free estimate. 867-399-3671 sangerer@hotmail.com

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2011 F150 KING RANCH Loaded metallic black and gold, One owner, Excellent condition inside and out. All maintenance records, Non smoking. Asking $26,000.

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THOMAS’S ROOFING SERVICE *Shingle Replacement *Metal Roofs *Tile Installation *Repairs (867) 334-8263

Heston 540 Round baler, ready, like new. 393-3477

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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

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 Wanted: 4 good sized horses, green-broke is ﬁne. Neil at 335-2257

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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

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IN THE RUFF 2017

Humane Society Yukon

GOLF TOURNAMENT August 26th

Mountain View Golf Club

Obituaries

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In loving Memory of

Shirley Anno P¸inco

Moody

Morris

James

Blackie Chan

Max

Missy

Bunny

L.J.

Nala

Mr. Einstein

Salt

Master Shifu

Sam

Bones

Casper

(Robinso )

Shirley passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017. Shirley was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed dearly by all that were blessed to have known her. Please join us in the celebration of her life on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 at Hellaby Hall. Thank you to the countless number of nurses, doctors and EMS from WGH and to Dr. Carew who provided care for my mom over the years. To all the nurses, staff, volunteers and friends at Copper Ridge Place for providing the comfort, care and support to my mom. I am forever grateful. Forever in our hearts Donna and Lily.

Conrad (Con) Clement

CICHON

October 13, 1949 - May 28, 2017 It is with a heavy heart and deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Conrad (Con) Cichon on Sunday, May 28th 2017 at the age of 67. Con passed away peacefully at Whitehorse General Hospital surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of thirty-five years, Dora; their two sons, Randy (Becky) and Shane (Courtney); his three grandchildren Elsie, Eva, and Sara; his brother George and sister Eileen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thank you to everyone who has written, called, sent flowers, sent food, or shared their love with the family. Your kindness is very much appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Koltun and to the wonderful medical staff at the Whitehorse General Hospital intensive care unit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada in memory of Con.

And more... Dale

Dayze

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

YUKON NEWS

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Pets & Livestock

Announcements

Pet Services

Coming Events

Tenders

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

Attention Golfers: 2017 PGI Tournament for Literacy is June 17 at Mountain View Golf Club. Price is $150 including tournament and BBQ banquet. Call 668-6280 or yukonlearn.com

PUBLIC TENDER

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, YHC UNITS, DAWSON CITY

EXTERIOR ENERGY UPGRADE 18A & 18B LAURIER ST, MAYO

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Coming Events 2017 Whitehorse Boggs July 22. Show & Shine 11am ﬂag drops @ 12ish. Want to be involved, contact Tamara 689-0878 3rd Annual Yukon Trail Ride Day June 25 2017, 10am-3pm, 15 minute pony rides, 867-667-4321 to book. 75 % of the proceeds will be going to Yukon Food for Learning .

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PUBLIC TENDER HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION KM 73.1 TO KM 79.6 CAMPBELL HIGHWAY #4 YUKON 2017-2018 Project Description: The project consists of construction of approximately 6.5 kilometres of highway including trafÀc control, grubbing and clearing, constructing subgrade, sub-base and base courses, removing and disposing/salvage of existing culverts, supplying and installing corrugated steel pipe and structural plate corrugated steel pipe, supplying and installing H-Pile, constructing kilometre 77.7 Simpson Creek Bridge, constructing and removing detours, loading, hauling and placing rip rap, supplying and installing steel beam guiderail and breakaway cable terminals, supplying and applying calcium chloride, environmental compliance, and other related contract items. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 5, 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 Dale Enzenauer at dale. enzenauer@gov.yk.ca. This project is sponsored by the Building Canada Fund. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project. Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REMOTE PATIENT CARE EXPANSION The Department of Health and Social Services is requesting information. This RFI is intended to assist Yukon Health and Social Services (H&SS) in expanding its current Home Health Monitoring (HHM) activity to cover additional disease areas and provide a more complete and comprehensive model for Remote Patient Care (RPC). More scope and requirements are set out in Section 3. This RFI is intended to gather information that could assist H&SS in the development of a future formal procurement process. In the event that sufÀcient information is received, H&SS may, but is not obligated to, initiate a competitive bidding opportunity. Copies: Please send one electronic copy (cd/dvd/usb Áash drive) of your response to the RFI delivery address below. Please submit the completed electronic version of your response in either MS Word or PDF format. Additional documentation may be submitted but will be considered at the sole and absolute discretion of Yukon H&SS. Delivery address: Procurement Support Centre Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon Suite 101 – 104 Elliott Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2 ***PLEASE DISREGARD INSTRUCTIONS BELOW INDICATING HARD COPIES ONLY. PLEASE MAIL ELECTRONIC COPY TO ADDRESS INDICATED ABOVE*** Please Direct any questions by email only to Anne.Aram@gov. yk.ca. Telephone enquiries will not be accepted. This EOI is not a tender and will not be used to evaluate, select, or pre-qualify vendors for a future competitive procurement process, if any. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title and will be received at: Hard copies only may be mailed or hand delivered to the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101-104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. The closing date for submissions is before 4:00:00 PM on July 12, 2017. Technical questions may be directed to Anne Aram at (867) 667-8700. Interested parties may obtain the information package from www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre 867-667-5385.

PNEUMATICS & DDC UPGRADE - VANIER CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL BLDG.1258 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2017/2018 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 6, 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 Muhammad Shanjer at Muhammad.Shanjer@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit & Time: June 20, 2017 at 3:30 pm All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 29, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Wendy Wilson at wendy.wilson@gov.yk.ca.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Chris Gladish at chris.gladish@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit: June 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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Your paper.

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER WATSON LAKE WATER RESERVOIR UPGRADE Project Description: Construct new water reservoir in Watson Lake, Yukon. Project consists of upgrades to existing reservoir and adding a new addition to existing underground concrete reservoir Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 28, 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 Mike O’Connor at mike.oconnor@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. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

The VILLAGE OF TESLIN, in conjunction with DEISLEEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Are anticipating the construction of the 2017 BST Works project, as well as potential start-up of the Wpending Drainage Ditches and Connector Road projects.

The Village of Teslin and Deisleen Development Corporation are seeking

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (E.O.I.) FOR THE SUPPLY OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT For Full Expression of Interest packages, including response forms, and to access further information, please contact: Deborah Dupont Deisleen Development Corporation Box 190, Teslin Yukon Y0A 1B0 Email: deisleendevcorp@gmail.com Phone: 867-390-2310 Technical questions can be directed to: Adam Grinde (867) 333-9268 Deadline for submissions will be 4:00 p.m. June 16th, 2017 Submissions will be opened at the Village of Teslin Council Chambers on June 16th, 2017 at 4:01 p.m.; contractors who submitted information are welcome to attend The projects listed are being funded under the Building Canada Fund.

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 6, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

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Announcements

YUKON NEWS

Announcements

Coming Events

Information

Attn: All artists and crafts people. Cranberry Fair is now accepting applications for Nov. 26th sale. Info and application: cranberryfair@live.com or visit our new website: www.cranberryfair.com Application deadline July 31st.

Sonora Evangelical Ministries Mexican Family Fundraiser Friday June 16, 5pm-7pm, CYO Hall, 406 Steele St, Adults $20, Ages 7-12 $10, 6 & under Free. Call 667-2853 or 3327777 for tickets

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Summer Daycare Opening, Teen Parent Centre, for all parents of our community. We provide two snacks a day, open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm, highly qualiﬁed and experienced staff, exploring the local community attractions. info@teenparentcentreyukon.ca or phone 667-8336

Escarpment Parks Society AGM, Wednesday, July 12, 5:30pm at Cook Street Park. Yummy BBQ after record breaking fast meeting. All welcome. Info. 393-2977 Line of Life Association Yukon, will hold its AGM on Monday, June 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM. at Greenwood Place, 3090 3rd Ave. Join us. Call 867-667-6945 for information

The Outreach Van is looking for volunteer mufﬁn bakers. For more information on how to get involved, please contact the Outreach Van Coordinator at (867) 667-2970 or outreachvan@manyrivers.yk.ca

Live History presents: Robin’s Redemption - an interactive mystery theatre performance at the Old Log Church Museum, June 16th & 17th. Visit robinsredemptionolcm.eventbrite.ca for more info!

Thursday June 29, Yukon Film Society AGM, YFS Ofﬁce 212 Lambert Street 2nd Floor. Free BBQ 5pm, AGM 6pm. Info 393-3456 or email: gm@yukonﬁlmsociety.com.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION Meeting Faro Mine Remediation Project Monday, June 19, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ross River School, Ross River

Yukon Beer Festival Society AGM Wednesday, June 28, 5:30-6:30, Beer Taster’s Social Club, 102 Wood St. Last year’s festival and plans for 2017 discussed.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION Meeting Faro Mine Remediation Project Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sportsman Lounge Recreation Centre Town of Faro

Yukon Invasive Species Council hosts with Friends of McIntyre Creek a sweetclover weed-pull on Fish Lake Road. Meet at 10am on July 15 at the gazebo. Bring work gloves. info@yukoninvasives.com

Seniors amateur dart shooting starting October 3, 2017, 18 & over, preregistration free. Bring your own beverage. For more info contact Allan at 867-689-4946, phone or text

Personals CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention British Columbia residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1800-347-2540.

Lost & Found Found: 2 small jewelry boxes in paper bag. Found June 7, Tim Horton’s parking log. Call to identify. 633-5009

Yukon Invasive Species Councils presents Spotter’s Network Workshop. Free 2 hour session on identiﬁcation of our worst invaders. 5:30 PM at the Frank Slim Building at Shipyards Park. Info@yukoninvasives.com

FOUND: Norco bicycle, please provide description. 393-4519

Tenders

Tenders 8212388

LOST: Orange “Outbound” back pack between 2nd & 3rd Ave & Main & 2nd. 333-2505

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Announcements

Tenders

PUBLIC TENDER

PURCHASE OF TWO (2) CRITICAL CARE AMBULANCES AND TWO (2) PRIMARY CARE AMBULANCES

PURCHASE OF THREE (3) PUMPER FIRE APPARATUSES AND ONE (1) MOBILE WATER SUPPLY FIRE APPARATUS

FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT KLONDIKE GROUP HOME, BUILDING 1241.

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/

Tenders 8213574

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 6, 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 Patrick Holahan at Patrick.Holahan@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit & Time: June 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Yukon Water Board Office des eaux du Yukon

Highways and Public Works

Updated Notice of Type A Application and Public Hearing

Community Services

Avis de demande de permis et d’audience publique

GOVERNMENT OF YUKON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Application Number / Numéro de la demande: MN17-028 Applicant / Demandeur: Government of Yukon, Department of Community Services Type of Undertaking / Type d’entreprise: Municipal Water Source/ Point d’eau: Old Crow Wastewater Treatment, Tributary of Porcupine River Location / Emplacement: Old Crow Public Hearing Date / Date de l’audience publique: To be determined Public Hearing Location / Endroit de l’audience publique: To be determined Intervention Deadline / Date limite d’intervention: June 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm 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 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 Téléphone: 867-456-3980 - Télécopieur: 867-456-3890 - Courriel: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca

Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h

PM17-045

La Tierra Resources Ltd.

Rosebute Creek, an UNLLT to Rosebute Creek and Groundwater, Tributary of Yukon River

Placer

July 10, 2017

PM17-054

Charlie Brown

Bear Creek, Deadman Gulch, Groundwater & Dredge Ponds, Tributary of Klondike River

Placer

July 10, 2017

MS17-060

Yukon Government – Community Services, Infrastructure Development

Groundwater, hydraulically connected to Yukon River

Miscellaneous

June 28, 2017

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.

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.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROVISION OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NARES RIVER (NAATAASE HEEN) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT KM 105.2 KLONDIKE HIGHWAY #2 YUKON Project Description: The Department of Highways and Public Works is seeking to establish pre-qualiÀed vendors for a planned future procurement to Respondents are invited to submit a Statement of QualiÀcations in order to be placed on a QualiÀed Source List and will subsequently be invited to respond to a Request for Proposals for the Nares River (Naataase Hèen) bridge replacement. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title and will be received at the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101-104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. The closing date for submissions is before 4:00 PM on June 29, 2017. Technical questions may be directed to Khusru Zaman at (867) 336-1073. Interested parties may obtain information from www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER ROOF REPLACEMENT #4 HOSPITAL ROAD WHITEHORSE, YT Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 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 Rocky Philpott at Rocky.Philpott@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit & Time: June 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m. 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. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project. Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER GYMNASIUM FLOOR RE-SURFACING AT JACK HULLAND SCHOOL BUILDING #1233, WHITEHORSE, YUKON Project Description: Preparation and re-surfacing and painting of all game lines at Jack Hulland Elementary School. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 4, 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 Ben Hancock at Ben.Hancock@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit: June 26, 2017, 2:00 p.m. (Meet at front entrance of Jack Hulland School) All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Highways and Public Works

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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12:00 Noon Sarah Steel Building on 609 Steel Street, Main Entrance

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

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