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he Attorney General of Canada has filed a defence against a lawsuit launched by a man assaulted by a Carcross RCMP officer in 2015 while he was handcuffed in the back of a police cruiser. The victim, Duke Beattie, sued Const. Jason Potter, the officer who assaulted him, Const. Daniel Rouleau, the officer who was partnered with Potter, the RCMP and the Attorney General back in May. In his statement of claim, Beattie says the assault left him with injuries to his eye and head and suffering from depression and anxiety. He also claims he suffers from “humiliation, loss of self esteem, a loss of enjoyment of life, physical pain and emotional suffering, and a loss of earnings past and prospective.” Beattie accuses Rouleau of being negligent in failing to stop the attack

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The statement of defence also denies that Beattie suffered any of the injuries or damages he alleges in the lawsuit and asks Beattie to provide proof of them, adding that if he actually was injured, Beattie “failed to mitigate his damages, including by failing to seek out or follow the advice of physicians or other health care [sic] professionals” following the assault. As well, if any injuries occurred, “such damages were caused in part by the conduct of (Beattie), particulars of which include (Beattie’s) provocation and his failure to comply with the orders of a peace officer and (Whitehorse Correctional Centre) staff,” the statement of defence says. The statement concludes by requesting the lawsuit be dismissed against Rouleau and the RCMP, “and nominal damages, if any be apportioned as against Cst. Potter.” The case has not been heard by a judge yet. Contact Jackie Hong at jackie.hong@yukon-news.com

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Const. Potter to stop on multiple occasions.” In doing so, Rouleau “attempted, and was successful, in stopping (Potter) from inflicting harm” on Beattie and “at all times acted in accordance with the standard care expected of a police officer in the circumstances,” the statement says, showing he was not liable for the incident. As well, the statement of defence says the RCMP “adequately trained, supervised, and supported” the constables and “did not encourage or condone Const. Potter’s conduct.” The RCMP also launched criminal and internal investigations after learning about the assault, the statement says, which led to “disciplinary measures” against Potter. “Even if the RCMP did not meet the standard of care expected of a police service in the circumstances … the negligence of the RCMP did not cause the injuries, losses or damages alleged by (Beattie),” the statement of defence reads.

he building of the new Salvation Army centre in Whitehorse is under budget, according to the Department of Health and Social Services, though it’s unclear how much money has been spent on certain aspects of the project. The total budget for the new centre is $14,875,000. The government has so far spent $14,691,006, said department spokesperson Michelle Boleen. When the government announced the project in 2015, it said it would contribute $10.2 million. The full amount was spent on construction, said Boleen. She said she didn’t know whether more money was needed. The Department of Environment’s site assessment and remediation unit

spent $26,157 on assessing the property in 2015-2016, Boleen said. It was previously home to a gas station and a car-repair shop. Ultimately, $1,218,764 was spent on cleaning up the soil and dealing with asbestos found during demolition. Construction of the building is now complete. An opening date has not yet been set, but Health and Social Services spokesperson Pat Living told the News last week it would take place in late September or early October. The building is in the process of being furnished. Earlier this week, Living said the government provided “a significant contribution towards furniture costs.” “Funding is being provided directly to the Salvation Army in the form of a transfer payment so they can directly

select and purchase furniture,” she said in an email. Boleen could not provide the exact amount provided to the Salvation Army, but said $280,000 has been spent on “furniture fixtures and equipment.” The total of these costs — for construction, assessment, remediation, and furniture fixtures — is $11,724,921. It’s not clear what the remaining $2,966,085 has been spent on. Boleen said, though, the $10.2 million spent on construction did not include the costs of purchasing the land, design, and contingency. “Those are the outstanding figures, but I don’t know the breakdown of them,” she said. The press release announcing the project back in 2015 said: “In total, the Yukon government is contribut-

ing $10.2 million for the lot purchase, design development and construction of the centre.” The government has spent $3 million in federal Northern Housing Trust money, Boleen said, and the Salvation Army also contributed funds. “I can’t speak to whether that’s included in the (budget), $14.8 million.” Living said earlier this week that the department and the Salvation Army have been working together over the past several months to create a plan for the centre’s programming. The building, located at Fourth Avenue and Alexander Street, will have 25 shelter beds and 22 transitional housing apartments. It will replace the aging facility across the street. Contact the Yukon News at editor@yukon-news.com

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and also says the RCMP and federal government are accountable for not training the officers properly, and is seeking several damages and costs from all parties. In the statement of defence, filed on behalf of everyone Beattie is suing, the Attorney General “(denies) each and every fact and allegation … except as expressing admitted herein” and describes Beattie’s requested compensation as “unreasonable, excessive, and too remote to be recoverable.” The statement acknowledges that Potter assaulted Beattie and notes that Potter was punished for his actions. However, it says the assault was provoked by Beattie threatening to harm Potter’s wife and Potter, who was driving, stopped the car, got out and grabbed Beattie “with his left hand near his collar,” yelling at Beattie to stop the threats. Rouleau “attempted to stop the incident immediately as it began,” the statement continues, and “instructed

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man charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after Whitehorse RCMP intercepted a package containing hundreds of fentanyl tablets will be heading home to Toronto after he was granted bail Thursday afternoon. But, as territorial court judge Michael Cozens put it, living with and abiding by the strict bail conditions “is not going to be easy.” Twenty-six-year-old Jibril Hosh Jibril, from Toronto, was arrested and charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking on June 30. Whitehorse RCMP had confiscated a package two months earlier containing 535 tablets of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid often described as 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. The case is believed to be the first involving a fentanyl seizure in the territory. Dressed in a plain white t-shirt, black sweatpants and black socks with no shoes, Jibril entered the courtroom Thursday carrying a copy of the Qu’ran and a blue folder that contained, among other things, a copy of the front page of the News that featured a prominent headline about the fentanyl bust. Sporting a close-cropped haircut and small beard, Jibril sat at the defence table next to his lawyer, Lindsay Nohan, and remained mostly silent and emotionless throughout the proceedings, occasionally whispering to Nohan or glancing up at her or Crown attorney Jean-Benoît Deschamps as they addressed the judge. The evidence presented in the hearing is covered by a publication ban, but after about two-and-a-half hours of arguments, and to the objection of Deschamps, Cozens granted Jibril bail, during which he will be released into the custody of his older sister in Toronto. “This is a significant bail hearing,” Cozens said, adding it was a “difficult case but very

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Bail was granted to a Toronto man who was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking back in June. well-presented on both sides” before listing off the conditions Jibril must adhere to. Upon release from the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC), pending a $5,000 cash deposit, Jibril must remain within his sister’s line-of-sight at all times, meaning she must come to Whitehorse to pick him up and accompany him back to Toronto. Within 36 hours of arriving in Toronto, he must surrender to Toronto police to answer for an outstanding bench warrant for him in Ontario. While in Toronto, Jibril must live at his sister’s apartment and will be under house arrest, meaning he cannot leave the unit unless his sister is accompanying him barring “exceptionally extreme” circumstances.

Jibril will have to answer the phone or door “within reasonable hours” to authorities checking if he’s following his bail conditions and must not possess any alcohol, drugs, firearms, ammunition or explosives. He also must not enter any establishments that sell alcohol and attend any counselling or addiction treatment programs as recommend by his bail supervisor, maintain the part-time job he’s been offered by his sister and not use cell phones except for work purposes. A police officer may also search Jibril, the apartment or any vehicle he’s in without a warrant for the duration of his bail, and he must return to Whitehorse and surrender himself to the WCC 48 hours before any court proceedings are set to begin.

“This is not going to be easy… I don’t think it’s going to be easy at all, being inside an apartment 24-7,” said Cozens, who decided not to restrict Jibril from using the internet. “You’ve got to remain sane while you’re in a fairly tight environment,” Cozens quipped. The judge added that he will provide a written reasoning for his decision next week. The case has been adjourned until the end of the month, when a preliminary hearing is expected to be held. A conviction of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Contact Jackie Hong at jackie.hong@yukon-news.com

Yukon RCMP “dropped the ball” by not telling the public sooner about the arrest of a man in Whitehorse who was charged with possessing fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking, Supt. Brian Jones told the News Aug. 17. “This thing breaks down into two ways,” Jones said about the case that started back in April, when Whitehorse RCMP intercepted a package containing 535 fentanyl tablets. A suspect, Jibril Hosh Jibril, 26, was arrested and charged June 30, but the RCMP did not make the information public until this week following an inquiry by a News reporter. “In my mind, the pills are seized in April, the investigation happens and (Jibril) is located and arrested, which is Part A,” Jones said. “And then he’s released for court July 1, and at that point, we make a mistake.” Jones said he’d intended to make the information public following Jibril’s arrest, but the RCMP made “a mistake of omission” and “dropped the ball, internally, our processes from July 1 to whenever your reporter phoned us.” Jones added that the RCMP had “no intent” to make the news about the discovery of the pills public until after an arrest was made and that Jibril was “a difficult person to find.” The investigator on the case was also “actively involved” in a homicide investigation at the time but “caught a lucky break” in locating and arresting Jibril. Although the RCMP is aware of fentanyl use within the territory, Jones said it’s unclear how significant the seizure of the package is when it comes to fentanyl supply. “We still don’t have enough information to know what part of the pie these 535 pills were,” he said. (Jackie Hong, with files from Chris Windeyer)

Feds in town for carbon tax talks Ashley Joannou News Reporter

he Yukon government says that when it calls the territory’s carbon tax rebate “revenue neutral” it means the territory will return all revenues to Yukoners, not necessarily that every Yukoner will get back exactly what they paid. “The revenue neutral that I refer to in (saying) revenue neutral is for the Yukon government, meaning we’re not going to keep the money,” said cabinet spokesperson Sunny Patch. “That’s the intention behind the revenue neutral term.” Patch said the territorial

government will not make money off the carbon tax when it is implemented by the federal government sometime in 2018. The Yukon Party criticized the territorial government earlier this week over a suggestion that certain people or businesses could get more of a rebate than others. In a survey issued earlier this week, the government wants opinions on whether people like seniors or rural Yukoners should get more of the money. The Opposition accused the government of picking winners and losers and not ensuring that the carbon tax was revenue neutral for individual people or

businesses. The Liberal election platform promises that all the carbon tax would “be distributed back to individual Yukoners and businesses through a rebate.” The Yukon Party points to a quote from Premier Sandy Silver in April when he said the government would “make sure that 100 per cent of that tax stays in the Yukon so that it is truly revenue neutral for Yukon businesses and Yukon families.” Patch said she couldn’t promise that individual Yukoners will get the exact amount back that they spend on carbon tax. Asked whether she thought Yukoners would

accuse the government of misrepresenting its position if some of them end up getting less back, Patch said, “That’s a difficult one to answer.” “We will return all the money to Yukoners, we’re working on how that rebate will look and we will endeavour to make a rebate that works properly for the people of Yukon.” Meanwhile federal officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada were in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Haines Junction this week to hold closed-door sessions on the carbon tax. The meetings were for representatives from municipal and First Nations

governments as well as industry. The media was not allowed in. “Not all participants are necessarily comfortable with their comments being on the public record, and we want to elicit frank and open comment on carbon pricing in the Yukon,” federal spokesperson Mark Johnson said in an email. The federal government has promised that a study on the impacts of a carbon tax in the Yukon will be completed this fall, before any decisions are made on how the tax will be implemented here. No public meetings were planned in relation to the study. Johnson said the government is “comfort-

able with our approach” and that the public will have other opportunities to comment before the tax is implemented. A Canada-wide public comment period closed June 30. “By no means are we at the end of the process,” Johnson said. “While I can’t provide specifics yet as the decisions have not yet been made, we certainly expect more opportunities for public engagement down the road.” The territorial government has created an email address, climatechange@ gov.yk.ca, to collect opinions and pass them on to the federal government. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorse firefighter Nicholas O’Carroll demonstrates loading used clothes into a clothing bank receptacle at Raven Recycling Aug. 17. “What’s left of that, we divide up between the two of us.” Raven Recycling’s Danny Lewis said he knows there’s a need for this. “This is definitely a relief valve, just to help with some of the issues that are happening right now with the clothing in our city,” he said. Whitehorse has seen a recent shuttering of all of its outlets for used clothing and other items. The free store at the city’s landfill closed in the spring of 2016, followed by the Salvation Army’s thrift shop in April of this year. The charity’s executive director said at the time that people were dropping off bags and bags of things that were, essentially, trash. The following month, Raven closed its free store as well. “It was an avalanche effect,” said O’Carroll. “When one was pulled out, it was all dumped onto the next one. When the next one pulled out, it was all dumped onto the next one. It was putting a lot of stress

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Northerners keep an eye on NAFTA Ashley Joannou News Reporter

hile Canada is involved in the first week of negotiations around the North American Free Trade Agreement, opposition leaders are accusing the Yukon Liberals of not being open enough about the territory’s position on the agreement. NAFTA negotiations start this week between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. In April Premier Sandy Silver promised to brief both opposition leaders on topics related to NAFTA. About 100 days later the leaders of the Yukon Party and the NDP both signed a letter saying they still haven’t been briefed. “I think any time that the federal government is dealing on something that could significantly impact the economy of the Yukon we must be at the table,” said Yukon Party interim leader Stacey Hassard. Hassard called the amount of trade the territory does across the border “a significant number for the Yukon” even if it’s not a large part of Canada’s overall picture. Figures from the Yukon Department of Economic Development show that in 2016 the Yukon exported $200 million across the border to the U.S. That was mostly copper and other metals. The territory also imported $50 million worth of goods and services from the U.S. that year — mostly fish and petroleum products. In terms of trade with Mexico, the Yukon exported $2.3 million worth of goods, mostly in drilling and boring tools, and imported $35 million, primarily truck machine parts and fire extinguishers. Those numbers include products that travelled

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NDP Leader Liz Hanson, left, and Yukon Party interim leader Stacey Hassard have not been briefed by the Yukon government on NAFTA. though the U.S., Mexico and Yukon and on to other destinations. NDP Leader Liz Hanson said opposition members need to know the government’s position on NAFTA to do their job. “People ask you questions or they’ll make comments about things the territorial government is doing and not doing,” she said. “I think we serve the interest of the public better if we understand where the government is coming from, what position they’re taking on any of these things.” For its part, the government is promising to brief both opposition parties before the next sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly in October. Barbara Dunlop, director of policy, planning and communications for the Department of Econom-

ic Development said the government needs to get a better sense of what is going to be discussed at the negotiation table. “It’s hard to speculate on what the specific … interests are going to be from the U.S. and Mexico,” she said. “Although Canada is leading the process, Yukon will be receiving regular briefings and will be in a position where we can analyze the issues as they come forward, identify those that are of interest to us, and look at them as the talks progress.” Canada’s minister of foreign affairs, Chrystia Freeland, only recently issued a series of general ideals around what Canada would be looking for in the negotiations. Along with calling for improvements to the dispute settlement process, Freeland said Canada wants

“progressive” elements in a new NAFTA: stronger labour standards, tougher environmental protection provisions as well as chapters on gender and Indigenous rights. Most of what Canada has said publicly about its requests is fairly vague at this point. But it’s enough to get some people interested in territorial issues to pay attention. For her part, Hanson hopes the Yukon will support the call to strengthen the dispute resolution process. Right now, if the Yukon government and local First Nations were to agree to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the territory, she said, and an American or Mexican company had plans to frack, they could lodge a complaint, she said. “They could be sued because somebody could argue that they made

investments here, so you owe us.” She said there should be respect “for the unassailable right of the Government of Yukon and the government of Yukon’s First Nations to regulate in the public interest to not allow that activity to occur in this territory.” One environmental group is pinning some hope on talk of tougher environmental protections. Gary Blundell, program manager for the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee, said he’s hoping that whatever Canada is pushing for might include something to protect the Porcupine caribou herd and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that the herd relies on. Republicans in the U.S. have already stated their intention to try and open the land up for drilling which environmentalists and Indigenous people believe

would dramatically impact the herd. “If there could possibly be some mention…of maintaining the protection of protected areas that have already been established, not opening them up, for new development. That’s what we would support,” Blundell said. Ken Coates, a historian and former Yukoner who is now Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan, said including a request for an Indigenous chapter is a sign of the federal government’s values. That idea came from Perry Bellegarde, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, he said. “We’re just getting used to these ideas that essentially what you do is to take a trade negotiation away from practicalities, which is how do we pass oil and gas across the border … into values.” Coates admits that changes related to the environment, gender and Indigenous issues are unlikely to be agreed to by the Americans under President Donald Trump. “Those are not issues to which the Trump administration is particularly well disposed,” he said. “They do not hold the same value system on environment and on Indigenous issues as the governments in Canada.” Even if Canada’s requests don’t get any traction, that doesn’t mean they are without value, Coates said. “I think it is somewhat symbolic to include the gender, environment and Indigenous issues on the table, but I actually think it’s a signal to the fact that Canada continues to change. That’s not inconsequential.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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entanyl and the dangerous class of opioids like it amount to one of the major public health issues of our time. Police, politicians and public health officials in the Yukon rightly fear a wave of opioid-related deaths coming to the territory. Elsewhere, opioids amount to a full-blown epidemic. In British Columbia, there were 525 overdose deaths through May of this year. At a rate of 4.5 deaths per day, B.C. is on pace, according to the Vancouver Sun, to hit 1,400 deaths for the year, a massive spike above the 935 deaths reported last year. The Canadian Press reports that 2,458 Canadians died in 2016 of opioid overdoses. In the United States, meanwhile, total drug deaths, including opioids, ranged between 59,000 and 65,000 in 2016, according to a New York Times projection created using data from various state and national public health agencies. That includes 122 deaths in Alaska. So we are, in a sense, surrounded by this misery. Five Yukoners have already died from fentanyl overdoses. That may not amount to the same numbing toll as B.C. or Alaska, but it remains a serious problem and an obvious priority for M Division. This is why it is particularly disappointing that it took the RCMP roughly six weeks to reveal that they had charged someone with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. Police intercepted a package in late April that allegedly contained 535 tablets of fentanyl, but it was not until late June that investigators finally arrested a suspect. Jibril Hosh Jibril, 26, faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. “He was a difficult person to find,” said RCMP Supt. Brian Jones, “and when he was found he was arrested.” He said police were not waiting for lab results to confirm the pills were fentanyl before making the arrest. “As soon as we found him we were going to arrest him.”

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Ashley Joannou This when the RCMP should have released information about the seizure and arrest. Jones himself says “we dropped the ball.” It was not until one of our reporters got wind of the story that the RCMP put together a news release. By the way, doing this, instead of giving us the story first, is, strictly speaking, poor media tradecraft. Then again, literally nobody cares about this except reporters. Police have said the pills were bound for another jurisdiction — they won’t say where. It is not clear if the pills were intended to be consumed as-is, or not cut into other drugs, a practice that has made the consumption of heroin and cocaine even riskier than they were before the opioid epidemic. Jones said police are still trying to Submitted photo/RCMP grasp the full picture of the opioid Hundreds of fentanyl tablets were seized from an crisis here. “We still don’t have the information to know what part of the accused dealer by the RCMP in April. pie these 535 pills were.” can be fatal. “A puff of fentanyl from closing To his credit, Jones acknowledges a plastic bag is enough to send a full-grown the police fell short here. And though he was man to the emergency room.” loath to say so directly, Jones said the heavy This is why the RCMP needs to do better at police workload thanks to a spate of murders communicating the presence of these drugs also played a role in the communications in the territory. Drug users, first responders, breakdown. even, conceivably, Good Samaritans who And here’s thing: The reason we are stop to help someone in distress, are all podisappointed with the RCMP’s failure to tentially at risk. announce this arrest is that communicating The RCMP saw something, and they information about the presence of fentanyl is of vital public interest. Given the danger of should have said something. It’s not about simply touching fentanyl, alerting the public us in the press getting the story. It’s about to the drug’s increased presence is extremely the safety of the public the police are sworn important. to protect. As the Atlantic reported in May, three Contact Chris Windeyer at editor@yukon-news.com milligrams of fentanyl — just a few grains —

With the wildfire situation in B.C. imprinted in my mind, I would like to suggest to the residents and business owners in Whitehorse to bring to the attention of those in government the need to implement major forest fire prevention measures to reduce fire risk. The forest south of town, from the Carcross Cutoff through Wolf Creek to the South

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Access Road and on to Copper Ridge, is a fire disaster waiting to happen. The forest is extremely thick and fuel-rich. If the circumstances are right, and a fire gets started, Whitehorse is going to have a catastrophe on its hands. We need to pay attention to what happened in Fort McMurray and other communities (Williams Lake, Cache Creek, Clinton

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EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery * Dry accurate cords *1/2 Cord Orders Accepted *Clean shavings available *VISA/MC accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Assoc Costs will rise ORDER NOW 456-7432

Norge propane stove, used, $100. 867-821-4338

Furniture 6-drawer chest of drawers, good condition, $20. 456-4554 Dining room table, 7 chairs, almost 2 yrs old, solid wood, very good condition, paid $1,400 new, asking $650. 667-7840 Elegant home/ofﬁce desk, 60L”x28D”x30”H, with matching wooden ofﬁce chair, purchased at Ashley’s less than 2 years ago, too large for condo, $400. Reply to nnigel34@yahoo.ca

Ongoing yard sale, Mile 932.2 Old Alaska Highway near Scout Lake Rd, 9am-4pm daily, follow orange signs, lots of quality items. 336-0908 Pendleton Xtra-Large jacket, perfect shape; Bombardier Skidoo belt. Offers. 668-5188 Raspberry plants, $15 each. 3326565 Reciprocating saw in box, never opened, $110; various carpentry tools, 4’ level, squares, 1/2 drill, skillsaw etc. 335-5766 RON’S SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATV’s, Small industrial equipment. Light automotive & welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg

Canyon City Construction LP is looking to hire a highly motivated individual

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The Yukon Teachers’ Association is seeking an energetic, friendly & professional person to be YTA’s part-time Receptionist. The role is for up to 45 hrs per month on a roster of Thursday, and then Thursday/Friday on alternating weeks.

• Siteworks, Utilities & Landscaping Site Manager Fall projects, possible extension into winter. Competitive wages. QC based incentive scheme available. Min. 5 years Commercial site management experience required, preferably Yukon local. Familiarity with heavy equipment and COR safety practices in this field. Full job descriptions available on the Yuwin website.

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Queen Tempur-Pedic mattress, good, clean condition, always had cover, $300 obo. 633-5177 Tall book shelf, 4 shelves, $40. 6332837

Heavy Duty Machinery Complete 24” sluice box & Lister diesel pump w/approx 250’ of 4” aluminum Victaulic pipe. 332-2246

Misc. for Sale 10” Delta construction table saw w/stand, $200; 12” King tilt sliding mitre saw, $250; Campbell Hausfield compressor on wheels, 8 gal, 125 PSI, $40. 335-5766 1976 60’x12’ mobile home, 2-bd bathroom, F/S/W/D hot water tank incl, nice interior, outside needs TLC, ready to move, great starter for $25,000. 336-4123 or 334-0372 200-225 CD’s, wide selection, $60 obo. 393-2780 2 Mustang floater coats, cruiser class, X-large, $50 ea. 668-2885 eves & weekends, 667-3950 day Bear Cat chipper/shredder, model SC3305E, with blower, only used for 25 hrs, great condition, $1,100. 6334375 Canvas Tents & Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, BC Canvas Tent Shop www.canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices Dresser, 4-pc set, cream w/gold trim, $800 obo. Indoor plants $5/ea, 2 for $7. 2 lg ceramic floor lamps, $50/ea. 2 black office chairs, $40/ea. 668-4186 Elliptical trainer, cardio style, barely used, $500 obo. 633-4311 FOR YOUR CANOE TRIP shuttles and fishing trip requirements give www.nisutlinoutfitting.com in Teslin a call this summer at 1-867-334-7364 Fishermen are the best people! Head mounted wolf rug, exc shape, $450 obo. 633-3050 or 334-1693 Indoor/outdoor plants, trees, shrubs, purple Lilacs, Honeysuckle, Mayday, Sea Buckthorn, Potentilla, Caraganas, perennial flowers, starting $5 to $100. 668-4186 Mastercraft router & table in box, never opened, $200; Mastercraft 9” bandsaw, 9” throat, in box, never opened, $200. 335-5766 Men’s & women’s Vasque hiking boots, floater jacket, hip waders, metal frame glass door with lock, FREE. Call 667-7144 Moving out sale, items too numerous to mention including outboard motors, sporting goods, cutting torch, quad, wood stove, etc, 10am12Noon. Call 456-4927 for more details

Duties will include to: • welcome & greet visitors • answer the switchboard, screen & forward phone calls • receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers • maintain a presentable reception area • Clear written and verbal communicator • Proficient computer skills including the use of email and Microsoft Office software

Email resume to: office@canyoncityconstruction.com or fax resumes to: 867-633-6859

Please forward your cover letter and copy of your resume to the Yukon Teachers’ Association (YTA). Applications may be faxed to 867667-4324 or e-mailed to execdir@yta.yk.ca.

Mission oak table, size 41.5” x 67.5”, includes two 12” inserts & 6 chairs, $1,000. 633-6548 Queen size mattress w/box spring, in excellent condition, comes with bed protection cover, $300 obo. 393-2630

The role will commence in September 2017 with a wage of $19-$21 /hour depending on experience.

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King-size bed & 2 bedside tables, Ashley furniture upholstered head/foot board, Cherry coloured wood, $2,500 obo. 867-446-0447

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Pelly Construction Ltd. is a privately owned and operated contract mining company based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Over the past 30 years Pelly has successfully completed many substantial earth moving projects, mine development & infrastructure, environmental reclamation projects, as well as an isolated airstrip and port facility in Rothera, Antarctica. Pelly Construction Ltd. is actively seeking an experienced, ticketed First Line Supervisor for our Eagle Gold Project. The proposed Eagle gold mine will produce doré from a conventional open pit operation with a three-stage crushing plant, in-valley heap leach and carbon-in-leach adsorption-desorption gold recovery plant. More information on the project can be found on the Victoria Gold Corp website at https://www.vitgoldcorp.com/ Under the general guidance of the Project Superintendent, the first Line Supervisor serves as the first line of supervision within a mining environment. The incumbent will supervise the work activities and assigned employees in any combination of construction and mining duties. • • • • •

Prepares safety topic daily for morning toolbox meeting Ensures crew is advised of the hazards for the day and advised of their work tasks Set up of crew and provides further instruction when requested Maintains constant contact with crew to ensure work is completed as required Review of all safety and equipment paperwork and ensures that equipment is safe to operate or requests repairs and maintenance from the mechanic department • Coordinates training of employees with the safety department • Anticipates and reacts to shortages of material, equipment, personnel and space to meet schedule. • Recommends actions such as hiring, transfers, promotions, discharges, assignments and discipline employees. • Understands the profit aspects of the department and meets or exceeds the budgetary objectives in relation to labor, waste, indirect labor and expenses. • Aids in the establishment of safety rules and instructions in the proper use of safety equipment. The Ideal Candidate Outside of the skills and necessary qualifications, our ideal candidate must be committed to achieving superior results with integrity and sustaining our safe and positive work environment while having the ability to embrace working side by side others in a diverse culture. Skills: • You bring a strong commitment towards safety and foster a strong positive safety culture. • You have the ability to multitask and proactively manage tasks and commitments. • You possess excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. • You are accountable for your areas of operation, including all direct and indirect reports. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent. • Post-secondary education would be considered an asset. • Multi Equipment experience is necessary. • Knowledge of Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. • Previous Open Pit Mining and construction experience. • Valid First Aid Certificate. • Current and valid First Line Supervisor Certification. • Current Leadership for Safety Excellence certificate would be an asset. • Valid Driver’s License. We pay a competitive wage along with an overtime rate after 8 hours daily and 40 hours weekly. Camp accommodation will be provided. Work schedule to be determined. We offer a generous group benefits package including medical, dental, life and travel insurance as well as a group RRSP program where we will match your contributions. To apply for this position, please bring your resume to our office at 111 Industrial Road, beside Integra Tire. We are open from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM. You may also email your resume to resume@pelly.net or fax it to 867-667-4194.

Pelly Construction is a privately owned and operated contract mining company based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Over the past 24 years Pelly has successfully completed many substantial earth moving projects, mine development & infrastructure, environmental reclamation projects, as well as an isolated airstrip and port facility in Rothera, Antarctica. We are actively seeking candidates for the following positions for the Eagle Gold project: • Heavy Equipment Operators * Dozer Operator; Grader Operator, Loading Tool Operator • Haul Truck Operators • Heavy Duty Fuel and Lube Technicians, must have airbrakes endorsement • Site Office Administrator • Safety Coordinator • Labourers • Blaster with current YT blasters certification • Driller • Surveyor The proposed Eagle gold mine will produce doré from a conventional open pit operation with a three-stage crushing plant, in-valley heap leach and carbon-in-leach adsorption-desorption gold recovery plant. More information on the project can be found on the Victoria Gold Corp website at https://www.vitgoldcorp.com/ At this time, we are accepting resumes from candidates who have previous experience working in an open pit mine setting, completing site prep work. Operators who have finishing work experience will be shown preference. Our wages are Yukon competitive and dependant on experience. Camp accommodations will be provided. Work schedule to be determined. We offer a generous employee benefits package which includes medical, dental, life and travel insurance coverage. We also offer a matching RRSP program. As Pelly is a company with deep roots in the Yukon, we are committed to providing our local residents opportunities any chance we get and therefore local applicants will be given preference. If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply with an updated resume which outlines all of your past experience. While we like to see our applicants in person, you are also welcome to email your resume to us at resume@pelly.net or send it by fax to 867-667-4194. If you are in the area, please stop into our office at 111 Industrial Road, which is right beside Integra Tire. We are open from Monday to Friday, 8AM until 5PM. If you have recently applied to work for our company, please give us a quick call to ensure your resume is still on file! Thanks for your interest and we hope to give you a call in the near future!

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Shop Vac, 10 gal, like new, $35. 668-2885 eves or weekends, 6673950 day. Ted Harrison Painting Paradise books, soft cover @ $40, retail $80, or limited edition signed hard cover @ $250, retail $500. 633-4311 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 Woods 3-star sleeping bag, canvas shell, goose down liner w/snap-in wool blanket, $350 obo. 332-0067

Misc. Wanted Wanted: Boy’s clothing for school, size 8-10 and size 6, also size 6 girl’s clothing for school, mainly dresses, in good shape, willing to pay reasonable price. 667-2440 or lv msg Wanted: HD iron board. 332-7797 Wanted: Kitchen chairs, will look at anything even needing repairs. 6335177 Wanted: Rim with tire, pre-1970 GM 14” 5 stud x 4.75” rim with tire for spare on Chev. 334-6087 Wanted: Sausage stuffer. Call 6685644 WILL PAY for Yukon River Salmon, also moose meat. Call 867-9962006 or 867-393-4074

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

Sporting Goods Canondale men’s road bike, handmade in USA, 56 cm frame, exc cond, $600; Haro BMX 24” wheels, mint condition, need to sell ASAP, $400. 334-0368 Hockey gear, tykes and youth, shin pads, chest protectors, pants & pant covers. Tykes to youth skates. Goalie pants, youth XL. 668-4186 Women’s mountain bike, Giant Liv Tempt 3, small frame, 27.5” tires, hydraulic disc brakes, front suspension,, near new condition, $550 obo. 332-2905

Stereo / DVD / TV RCA 52” Television, must be picked up, best offer. 633-3518

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Aircraft Super Stinson 108-3 230 hp, 900 SMOH, ﬂoats, wheels, GPS, STOL, all metal skin, many new parts, recent annual, $56,000. 867-994-2262 for details

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

Cars - Domestic 1999 Ford Taurus 4 dr sedan, 130,000kms, p/s, p/w, a/c, auto, V-6. 667-7777 1999 Toyota Camry LE, excellent condition, low kms, auto, $2,000 obo. 633-3982 2000 Audi TT, very good condition, runs beautifully, 193,000kms, $7,500 obo. 335-5221 2005 Ford Taurus, 4 door, power equipped, 83,000kms. $5,500. 6677777 2005 Honda Accord Coupe, auto, great car, $5,000 obo. 867-6342888 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, 4-dr, 170,000kms, P/S, P/W, P/L, no leaks, doesn’t burn oil, c/w 4 winter tires on rims & spare, clean & reliable. 334-7162 2007 Chevy Cobalt LTE, 170,000kms, 4-dr, 5-spd, power locks & windows, cruise, remote start, good tires, $4,500 ﬁrm. 6686911 2007 Pontiac G6, 4 door, auto, good shape, $5,000 obo. 867-634-2888 2010 Dodge Charger, cruise, a/c, stability control system, pozi rear end, $6,300 obo. 333-3457 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0L luxury model, white, only 80,000 kms, exc cond, sunroof, keyless entry, lots of extras, $10,000. 668-6534 or 3347534. 2012 Dodge Gran Caravan, 187,000Km, loaded, excellent condition, $13,900 obo. 322-2404 2012 Ford Focus, command start, summer & winter tires on rims, automatic, 110,000 kms, great condition, $8,000. 334-6759 2015 Dodge Journey SXT V6, 13,400kms, loaded, exc cond, new Nokian tires, reduced to $23,900 obo. 456-3373 Thule cargo roof top carrier, approx 3’ x 2’, $100 obo. 393-2780

Motorcycles 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, $14,500. 668-1315 2006 Harley Davidson Softail DeLuxe, well maintained, low mileage at 8,000 mi, $13,900 obo. 306-6610988 2010 Yamaha V Star 650 Silverado, 314kms, ridden very little due to health, very nice motorcycle, $6,500 obo. 335-1445 2017 Honda Rebel 300, posted last week with wrong price, should read $4,000 ﬁrm instead of $4,800 obo, it has 0 kms & full warranty. 390-2244

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CATERPILLAR 735B TRUCK for sale in Dawson City. 2012 model with only 2,271 hours. Absolutely perfect condition. $400,000.00 Jonathan Ganter 780-289-4989. jonathanganter@hotmail.com

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2009 Argo Avenger 50, c/w tracks, tub trailer, 7,000lb ﬂat-deck utility trailer, exc cond, low mileage, $19,999 obo. Call/text 335-3784

1997 Ford F250 Turbo Diesel 7.3 litre Trailtech ﬂat deck Manual transmission Comes with tire chains $4,000 obo 335-4334

2011 Polaris Ranger Crew 800, low mileage, no off road, power steering, covered top, front & back plexie wind screens, $10,000 ﬁrm. 3323734 2015 Yamaha Grizzly 550 with tub trailer, like new, 300kms, sacriﬁce at $10,000. John @ 336-0908 Argo Conquest, model V899-37, green, winch, only 31 hrs used, like new, 3 yrs old, $12,800. 250-6517650

Recreational/Sale 1991 Dodge Ram 250 camper van, 318 motor, a/c, cruise, p/windows, awning, furnace, fridge, stove, bathroom, 2 dinettes, everything works great, located in Golden Horn, $8600 obo. 633-3050 or 334-1693 1993 Coachmen 29’ Class A motor home, 454 Chev motor, four speed auto, air ride, 1,000 watt inverter, ready to go, $10,500. 633-3257 2000 National Dolphin Class A, 36’, 2 slides. V-10 Triton engine (Ford), 77,342 miles, sleeps 6, incl’s car dolly, $25,000. 250-869-7110 or 334-8340

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2002 Ford ambulance, 82,000kms, 7.3L diesel, all emergency equip, sirens, lights etc work, $7,700. 667777 2004 Dodge Durango LTD, 4X4, one owner, new tires, $3,500. 6605360

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1993 Chevy Suburban, $2,500 obo. 633-2218

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2002 Chev 3/4 ton, x-cab, 4x4, headache racks, bush bumper winch, 219,000kms, $8,200. 6677777

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4X4, 1 owner, good body, glass, winter tires, saftied, must be seen, 131,000kms, $5,900. 334-6393

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2000 Mazda MPV mini-van, like new tires, runs great, $3,300 obo. 3333457

2005 Ford/Majestic Class C 24’ motorhome, sleeps 6, washroom, microwave/oven, generator, lots of storage, E350 super duty, good gas mileage, $24,900 obo. Phone/text 867-332-4909.

2000 Jeep Cherokee, Special Edition, complete power, inﬁnity sound system, heated leather seats, sunroof, remote start, new tires, 216,000kms, $5,500. 667-7777

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1993 GMC 3500 dually, 5-spd, 6.5L diesel, extended cab, long box, 294,000kms, excellent condition inside/outside, safety inspection, ready to haul, $5,500. 334-0372

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1994 Ford F250, 4WD, Turbo diesel, runs well, great work or wood truck, $1,850 obo. 633-2218

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1995 Chevrolet S10, automatic, no reverse, no rust, engine runs well, 259,780kms, canopy, c/w 2 sets of good tires, best offer. 633-4826

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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

Elijah Smith School Council is holding its AGM on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Hope Community Church meets each Saturday at 1pm for Worship Service. All are welcome in the log church across from the RCMP station in Carcross. Come as you are!

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2003 F250 Triton V10, 288,000kms, 4X4 auto, c/w 1979 camper, #9 cylinder has misďŹ re, runs/drives just low on power, $5,900. Call/text 867333-0375 for more info 2003 Montana van all equipped for traveling, + cooler, 2 bikes, rack, 185,000 kms. New brakes, battery, alignment. All together, $4600. Available Whitehorse Aug. 12-14th Call/Text 403-493-6044 2007 Chev 2500HD crew cab 4x4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, $13,500. 633-4311 2007 Chev Trailblazer, Ultra grip tires, trailer hitch, tinted windows, $6,300 obo. 333-3457 2007 Dodge Calibre, 4-dr, custom rims with new tires, c/w extra set of snow tires on rims, $4,500. 6681958 2008 F-350 Lariat s/c long box srw diesel, 160,000kms, 5th wheel hitch, $23,900. 334-9258 2008 GMC K1500 4X4, whiskey brown, extended cab, short box, 6â&#x20AC;? lift, 20â&#x20AC;? rims, new tires, well maintained, rear air bags, dual exhaust, 210,000kms, $9,500. 334-0372 2009 Chev 2500, 3/4 ton, 4x4, extended cab, $9,200. 667-7777 2009 Ram 1500 Sport, well maintained, all round good condition, 131,000kms. 335-5221 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 4X4, reg cab, outdoorsman package, air, tilt, cruise, Nav, power everything, running boards, new tires, 260K recent mechanical/oil change, no issues, $9,800 obo. 334-2802

Utility Trailers 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ&#x201A;at deck trailer, good working order, double 5-ton axles with electric brakes, c/w loading ramps, $4,750. 667-4858 TAITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lymann motor boat, model Fisherman w/inboarder 150hp, 4,200 RPM, and 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trailer, $3,000 obo. 633-4826 Canoe inďŹ&#x201A;atable SOAR 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Top quality, vg cond. Sturdy, great for white water. Equipped with D-rings, c/w a pump, a tool + repair kit box, & paddles. Sold for $890. 334-7275 Houseboat, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide, on trailer, all equipment must be seen, sleeps 6 adults. 867-399-4002 InďŹ&#x201A;atable 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; raft boat, like Zodiac, suitable for ďŹ shing, hunting, transport etc, 3 separate airtight chambers for safety with Boston valves, $415. 334-6087

Cleaning Lady and Car for Hire with Driver to help with daily chores. $20 per hour. References available upon request. Call 335-1088

THOMASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING SERVICE *Shingle Replacement *Metal Roofs *Roof Tiles *Repairs (867) 334-8263

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Home Repairs HANDYMAN SERVICES 24-7 *Renovations * Repairs *Restorations * Maintenance

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Misc Services 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 FROGGY SERVICES PEST CONTROL For all kinds of work around the house. Windows & wall cleaning Painting Clean Eavestroughs Carpentry Yard Work, etc. references available 867-335-9272

Livestock 1991 Logan Coach 2 horse straight haul trailer, excellent condition, loading ramp, interior lights, locking tack area, ready to haul, $3,800. 3340372 Hay & Straw For Sale Excellent quality hay Timothy/grass mix 60+lb $14.50 Alfalfa/grass mix 60+lb $15.50 Straw bales (baled in springnot prime) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615

QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain ďŹ nished. 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

Pets Large dog kennel, 48â&#x20AC;?Lx32â&#x20AC;?Wx36â&#x20AC;?H, used only once, paid $390, asking $220. 668-5644.

Quarter horse, Fjord, 14 years old, 14 hands, lined buckskin. 867-5362633 for more info

Wanted: Akita puppy and Pug puppy for a decent price. 393-4630 or email: theyoung1983@gmail.com

In Memoriam

In Memoriam The best God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come to Meâ&#x20AC;? With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best

LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6M9 668-3632

Painting & Decorating PASCAL REGINE PAINTING PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Small drywall repair Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368

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

March 14, 1946 - August 18, 2011

Always remembered and missed so much! Love Edwin

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Min Kota electric boat motor, 30 lbs, 12 volt, $80. 633-4826 PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467

Services Carpentry/ Woodwork MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 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 SMITHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONTRACTING RENOVATIONS *New building renovation. *Windows, doors, siding, decks & fences. *All home repairs from footings to roof. *Over 30 years experience. Phone 867-689-2899

The Government of Carcross/Tagish First Nation considers the re-designation of the following Settlement Land parcels: 1. C-33FS (parcel between RCMP station and Montana Services) from Downtown Core Commercial (DCC) to Comprehensive Mixed Use (CMU) 2. part of C-16B, entire C-17B, part of C-18B, part of C-19B, entire C-23B and part of C-38B (greater Chootla subdivision area) from Country Residential (CR) to Residential (R) A public meeting will take place on August 31, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the main office of the Government of Carcross/Tagish First Nation to discuss the proposal. Attached is a map depicting the area affected by the proposed amendment. Comments to the proposed amendment can be submitted to Doris Dreyer, Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 or to doris. dreyer@ctfn.ca. The deadline is September 15, 2017. Should you have questions, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate calling Doris at (867) 336-1049.

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Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 P (867) 821-4251 F (867) 821-4802 www.ctfn.ca Dear Carcross/Tagish First Nation Citizens, we are pleased to inform you that the Government of Carcross / Tagish First Nation is in a position to offer its Citizens residential lease parcels in the Watson River Subdivision. There are 10 lots. The application deadline is September 4, 2017. If you are interested in building your own home in the Watson River Subdivision, please contact Doris Dreyer at 336-1049 or doris.dreyer@ctfn.ca for more information. She can assist you with questions about the lease application process, how to obtain a mortgage, the permits required and what you can build. Information packages and lease applications will be mailed out to all C/TFN Citizens households. Should you be interest in obtaining the mailout, but are uncertain if we have your up-to-date address, please contact Marie Helm at (867) 821-4251 or reception@ctfn.ca Watson River Subdivision

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COMPENSATION BOARD CHAIR Kwanlin DĂźn First Nation is accepting Letters of Interest for DSSRLQWPHQW E\ &RXQFLO RI D TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG SHUVRQ DV WKH &KDLU WR WKH &RPSHQVDWLRQ %RDUG &DQGLGDWHV ZKR DUH QRW D FLWL]HQ RI WKH .ZDQOLQ 'Â Q )LUVW 1DWLRQ ZLOO EH FRQVLGHUHG Term: 7KH WHUP RI WKH &KDLU RI WKH &RPSHQVDWLRQ %RDUG GRHV QRW H[WHQG EH\RQG -DQXDU\ Deadline for Applications: Â&#x2021; /HWWHUV RI ,QWHUHVW VKRXOG EH VXEPLWWHG RQ RU before 6HSWHPEHU VW S P WR Kim Solonick Director of Governance ([HFXWLYH &RXQFLO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH Kwanlin DĂźn First Nation 0F,QW\UH 'ULYH :KLWHKRUVH <XNRQ < $ $ NLP VRORQLFN#NGIQ QHW For full information, visit www.kwanlindun.com/index.php/employment

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Coming Events

Al-Anon Meetings, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someone’s drinking? Wednesday 12Noon @ new Sara Steele Bldg, main entrance. Friday beginner’s meeting, 7pm, regular meeting 8pm at Lutheran Church, 4th and Strickland.

Hospice Yukon: Free, conﬁdential services offering compassionate support to all those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F, 11:30-3. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net

Multicultural Centre of the Yukon, After School ESL Tutoring Program Kindergarten to Grade 12 begins September 11th. Register now at 4141D-4th Avenue. For more information call 667-6205 or email info@mcyukon.com

Packing our stories over new trails, Whitehorse 911 with Max Fraser, Sept 11, 2-4pm, Yukon Transportation Museum. Storytelling, live music, bannock and tea.

Silent auction of northern art/crafts in Atlin, 19 August, 1-3pm, Atlin Mountain Inn. Originals, prints, seal skin mukluks, etc, of well-known artists. A fundraiser for Atlin Supportive Living Society.

Porter Creek Secondary School Council is holding its AGM on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Wee Moves - Kid-Friendly Sundays. Bring your bike & learn all about the rules of the road! Sept 10, 2-4pm, Yukon Transportation Museum. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Annual General Meeting for the Shuwateen Ancestral Group Events (SAGE), Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Room Sept 2/17 at 11:30 am shuwateenancestralgroupevents@gmail.com for info A Yukon Camino to celebrate St James Day, walk/hike 1 of 3 minicaminos around downtown Whitehorse on Monday July 24, 5 pm at Waterfront Wharf. We’re on Facebook at Canadian Company of Pilgrims -Whitehorse Chapter. CNIB mobile days, September 8, Dawson City, 10-3pm @Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Hall, September 11, Whitehorse 10-3pm @Golden Age Society, September Watson Lake 9-2pm @Signpost Seniors Centre. More info: Brad Hooge 1604-431-2151 Come celebrate Discovery Day at the Old Log Church Museum on Monday, Aug 21, 10am-5pm. Kids’ crafts and guided tours all day, free refreshments. Corner of 3rd and Elliott. Foodsafe Level 1 workshop, Saturday August 26, 2017. Cost: $75.00. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Yukon Tourism Education Council at 667-4733 or info@yukontec.com for more information or to register. Historical evening prayer, Anglican, Old Log Church Wednesday & Sunday, 7pm, ‘till August 30, 2017; Tuesday Outreach barbecues, Stringer Park, Christ Church Cathedral, 11:30am-1:30pm ‘till August 29.

Yukon Registered Music Teachers Assoc. Annual General Meeting Sunday September 17, 6:30 PM 106 Strickland Street. All welcome.

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 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 Patrick Holahan at Patrick.Holahan@gov.yk.ca. Site Visit: August 28, 2017 at 9:00 am. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 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/

COMMUNITY TRAILS MAP AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Village of Haines Junction proposes to create a community trail map and implementation plan for the municipality. This project consists of two distinct rounds of work, including conducting a public consultation process to help establish appropriate recommendations to be made to Council, and the creation of an implementation plan along with a cost-beneƤt analysis. Request for Proposals packages may be picked up in person at: Village of Haines Junction 178 Backe Street, Box 5339, Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0 867-634-7100 or online at: http://www.hainesjunctionyukon.com/ Deadline for proposals will be 4:00 p.m. PST August 31, 2017

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2017 - 2018 HEATING FUEL DELIVERY SERVICE Bids will be received at the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) offices located at #1 Allen Place, Haines Junction, Yukon; or #304 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, or by mail at Box 5310, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B-1L0 until: 3:00:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017 Tenders must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked: “CAFN Heating Fuel Delivery Services 2017 - 2018” in accordance with the instructions within the tender documents. Tender documents may be obtained at the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Property Services Department, #1 Allen Place, Haines Junction, Yukon, or on the website at www.cafn.ca The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the Tender which the CAFN deems to be in its own best interest. Tenders submitted by fax will not be accepted nor considered. All enquiries to:

Terry Rufiange-Holway CAFN Property Manager Phone: (867) 634-4200, ext. 225 Fax: (867) 634-2108 Email: tr-holway@cafn.ca

MAJOR ARTWORK PROJECT FOR THE GRAND HALL OF THE ST. ELIAS CONVENTION CENTRE

There will be up to $70,000 available for this project.

CHAMPAGNE AND AISHIHIK FIRST NATIONS

REQUEST FOR BIDS ANNUAL SERVICING OF WOOD/OIL/PROPANE HEATING EQUIPMENT

The Art Acquisition Selection Committee, on behalf of the Village Of Haines Junction, recognises that this is a large and potentially multi-disciplinary project and therefore invites individual Yukon artists or teams to submit their Ƥ of the Grand Hall of the St. Elias Convention Centre.

Property Services is seeking bids from qualified contractors to service the space heating appliances in CAFN’s offices, community buildings and rental residences. This includes the Whitehorse office, Klukshu Hall and our communities of Takhini River, Champagne, Canyon and Haines Junction.

Ƥ ǡ Ȁ information package for the project from the Village of Haines ƥ Ǥ ǡ Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0 or from the Village Website at www.hainesjunctionyukon.com.

Bids must be submitted in the evaluation form specified in the invitation, and sealed in an envelope or package that cannot be seen through and delivered by hand or mailed to: CAFN Property Services Department, #1 Allen Place Box 5310, Haines Junction, YT. Y0B-1L0

Ƥ (RFQ), a shortlist of up to ͡ Ȁ Committee, sent a Request For Proposals package and invited to prepare proposals. Ȁ a proposal that meets the conditions of the Request for Proposals will be reimbursed $1000.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VILLAGE OF CARMACKS NEW ARENA DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Project Description: Architecture and Engineering services for the design, tender, and construction administration services for the new arena in Carmacks, YT. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 12, 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 Micheal Ukrainetz at micheal.ukrainetz@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. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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Deadline for submissions to the RFQ will be 5.00 p.m., November 20, 2017

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Jack Hulland School Council is holding its AGM on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Request for Bid packages are available on the CAFN website at www.cafn.ca Bids must be received at the location specified above, before the specified closing time, as determined by the clock at the closing location. Bids received late, or not received completely by the closing time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Project Description: The Department of Highways and Public Works is seeking to establish pre-qualiÀed vendors for a planned future procurement to The purpose of the RFQ is to establish four QualiÀed Source Lists (QSLs) by identifying pre-qualiÀed consultants to perform work in the areas of design services within the geotechnical (with a specialty in frozen ground), civil and river engineering disciplines for Highway design services. 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 4:00:00 PM on September 6, 2017. Technical questions may be directed to Sandra MacDougall at (867) 332-7935. Interested parties may obtain information from www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

The closing time is: Friday, August 18, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. For further information, contact: Terry Rufiange-Holway CAFN Property Manager 867-634-4200, ext. 225 tr-holway@cafn.ca

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Coming Events Tennis-Mountain bike camp, August 22-25, 9am-4:30pm daily, 7-13 years old, $240, spots open! Need your own bike. Contact: tennisyukon@gmail.com or www.tennisyukon.com Wee Moves, kid-friendly Sundays, ﬂy like an eagle or build paper planes that do, August 27, 2-4pm, Yukon Transportation Museum. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Whitehorse will experience a 50% partial solar eclipse. Yukon Astronomical Society will be handing out 200 free solar viewers to observe this event safely on August 21, Shipyards Park, 9am-11am. Yukon Orienteering Association meet set for August 30 on the Yukon College map. Registration starts at 6:00 pm in the student parking lot. For information contact Jen at 3351139

Personals Whitehorse Duplicate Bridge Club August 15, 2017 1st - Mark Davey & Bill Curtis 2nd - Jan Ogilvy & Darwin Wreggitt 3rd - Dick Smith & Nick Smart We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Golden Age Society. New players are welcome. For more information call 633-5352 or email nmcgowan@klondiker.com

Lost & Found Found: Set of keys on 10th Avenue in Porter Creek. Shirley at 633-3527

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PUBLIC TENDER SNOW REMOVAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS AREA #2 WHITEHORSE ,YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 7, 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 Kevin Poyton at kevin.poyton@gov.yk.ca. Mandatory site visit: August 24 at 9:00am. Meet at Copper Ridge Place 60 Lazulite Drive, Whitehorse 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 Canadian Free Trade Agreement. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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PUBLIC TENDER GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING SERVICES KM 174 TO KM 190, ROBERT CAMPBELL HIGHWAY #4 YUKON 2017-2018 Project Description: Bids are requested to provide drilling services for subsurface geotechnical investigations and soil sampling between km 174 and 190 Campbell Highway #4. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is September 11, 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 Kisa Elmer at kisa.elmer@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 Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 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/

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e learned this week that the Yukon News has been blocked in Russia. Our website seems to be on the blacklist maintained by Roskomnadzor, the Russian internet regulator who screens the web for content the regime deems morally or politically suspect. The Yukon News is also not available in large parts of China, including Beijing, Shenzen, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang Province or Yunnan Province. So the Yukon News joins the ranks of other newspapers and media outlets such as Reuters, New York Times and Wall Street Journal that have been blocked at one time or another in either China or Russia. It’s nice to be noticed. But it’s a mystery how the News ended up on the censor’s list of website addresses. It could have been a link from another site that more directly offends the regime, a prank, or a mistake. Or it could have been

something we wrote. Did my column on Yamal’s Arctic tourism strategy give away too many secrets? Did our coverage of the Arctic Council touch a nerve? Maybe it was Kyle Carruthers’ recent column “The opinion page is supposed to be biased.” It was a great piece, but maybe someone in the Kremlin didn’t like all that talk about “free expression and open debate.” BlockedinRussia.com is what we used to check our status in that country. The website is run by anonymous techies who claim to have “little robots located inside Russia that personally check every single site to confirm whether it is accessible or blocked.” The group says its organizers are concerned about internet censorship in Putin’s Russia and that the project is “entirely supported by money we would otherwise have spent on vodka.” BlockedinChina.net performs a similar service, and says that sites like the Yukon News may be blocked if they consist of “western news media, social networks, and sites built on user-generated content” as well as content deemed “vulgar, pornographic, paranormal, obscene, or violent.”

We are fortunate that we can read columns unfiltered by government censors. But we shouldn’t get complacent. Russia and China control their citizens’ access to certain parts of the web with crude but obvious methods. Your internet, on the other hand, is also increasingly shaped and controlled for you, and often in sophisticated and subtle ways you may not be aware of. Nearly everybody knows each person gets different ads on their webpages, based on their location, browsing history and other mysterious factors known only to the algorithms that serve up the ads. Did you also know that websites might be offering you different prices than your friends and neighbours? Using big data, web vendors are getting increasingly savvy at predicting how sensitive you are to price. They can predict who will leave the site without buying, and offer a carefully calculated discount. Everyone else pays the higher list price. Social media is an incredibly rich source of data about you that can be used to tailor what you see and don’t see on the internet. Political parties, including those in the Yukon, are

increasingly using Facebook and other platforms to serve up micro-targeted messages. You may get an ad about the Peel in your feed, while your friend gets one about the economy. Canadian politicians have been caught before having one position in French in Quebec and another in English in the rest of the country. Now they can have 36,665,268 different positions — one for each Canadian. And today there is no equivalent of the bilingual journalist to bring the contradictions to light. No one other than the political operatives involved can see what messages they sent each group. All you can do personally is click on the “Why am I seeing this ad?” link, and speculate. In the last Yukon election, I “liked” all the political parties on Facebook. In addition to alarming a few friends, this elicited the desired deluge of ads. But I could only see the ones aimed at people like me. The Guardian, in the UK, went even further and asked all its readers to send in screenshots of political ads. The Guardian’s study and a similar one by the Observer revealed some troubling practices. For example, the Tories appear to

have quietly inundated the Welsh marginal constituency of Delyn with Facebook attack ads. A group using Facebook’s “Lookalike Audiences” platform to buy ads to encourage youth voting in the constituency noticed that the price per click surged from £1.08 to £3.40. Their ads were being drowned out. It was only by setting up dummy accounts with various demographic characteristics that they found out about the wave of Tory advertising. Some call these “dark” ads since the existence of the campaign is not visible publicly, only to the audiences who get the ads. Such tactics are believed to have had major effects on the U.K. general election and the Brexit vote. The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office is conducting an investigation into whether data privacy laws were broken (a bit late for the Brexit vote, of course). Other reports suggest the Trump campaign also used such techniques effectively. There are now reportedly teams of battle-hardened and unregulated international political data consultants working on campaigns from Romania to Kenya. At the moment, it seems that the darks arts of censors and marketers are

winning the battle. You are stuck in your own private internet, subtly manipulated by people who want you to buy certain things or vote certain ways. Short of going off-grid, it is difficult for you as a regular citizen to control your data footprints across the web or know how what you see on your screen has been shaped by someone else’s algorithm. Government privacy regulators are trying to catch up, but it is hard for them to be as nimble and innovative as internet entrepreneurs. In the meantime, you should dial up your skepticism about what you see on your screen and think twice about sharing that alarming-sounding story from a news site you’ve never heard of. You may also want to educate yourself about the data you share. With the right tools, it is possible to increase your privacy. Using things like virtual private networks as well as privacy-oriented internet browsers and search engines can go a long way. Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. He is a Ma Murray award-winner for best columnist.

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Arctic explorer’s ship to return to Norway after 90 years in Nunavut Bob Weber Canadian Press

early 90 years after she sank into Nunavut’s Arctic seabed, the ship that took famed explorer Roald Amundsen on his second polar expedition is finally ready to sail back home to Norway. Now only sea ice in the Northwest Passage stands in the way of the Maud beginning her way home to a hero’s welcome near the Norwegian city where she was built. “It’s all depending on the development of the ice,” said Jan Wanggaard, the Norwegian who’s been working for the last six years on the project. “It looks like it can happen within the next couple weeks.” The Maud was built in 1917 for Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole. He also made groundbreaking expeditions in the Canadian Arctic, including the first successful transit of the

Northwest Passage. Amundsen intended to use the specially strengthened Maud — named after Norway’s then-queen — to drift across the North Pole while frozen into moving sea ice. After two failed attempts, she was sold to the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1925. Three years later, the ship sank while moored in shallow water just off Cambridge Bay. For decades, parts of her hull protruded above the waves. In 2015, Wanggaard and his crew successfully refloated Maud’s 40-metre oaken hull. It now sits aboard the barge that will carry her back across the Atlantic. The crew has been working to clean the ship and ready her for the voyage. “She looks really good,” said Wanggaard. ”Everybody who can see her is impressed by the state of the ship.” It wasn’t all smooth sailing. The Norwegian

Explorer Roald Amundsen’s ship the Maud is shown on the barge that will float her back to Norway and the tug that will haul her. efforts were initially opposed by the people of Cambridge Bay, who thought the ship should stay where she was. Then the Canadian government wouldn’t give the group an export permit, even though the Norwegians have legal title to the hulk. They finally got the permit by default when no Canadians presented a salvage

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