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Lee Goodwin totes a marijuana flag at a 4/20 rally held at Rotary Peace Park in 2016. Goodwin is questioning why a marijuana dispensary must be located in the industrial area, when tobacco and alcohol are sold on Main Street. ment location or compound in Marwell makes sense, limited storefront activity does not. Councillor Betty Irwin said she too would be disappointed to see the sale of cannabis restricted to one location. She said she would rather have seen it treated the same as other restricted products such as alcohol and tobacco. One way it will be treated similarly is when it comes to rental units. Under the proposed rules, landlords may restrict smoking at rental properties, the same way they do with cigarettes. Yukon Housing said it doesn’t allow smoking in

units on the Yukon Housing Corporation lease. Cannabis will be included under its current smoke-free policy. According to the Yukon Department of Community Services, which is responsible for the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, references to “smoking” in tenancy agreements would likely be interpreted to include the smoking of cannabis once it is legal. “Though our office would not likely uphold an outright restriction on consumption of cannabis, limitations on smoking within a tenancy agreement, similar to that of cigarettes would likely be upheld,” spokesperson Bonnie Venton Ross

said in an email. “The exception to this would be an allowance for medical consumption which would be governed by the Yukon Human Rights Act.” Once the territory’s cannabis laws are passed, the residential tenancies office will be releasing policy on cannabis “to give landlords and tenants clarity and finality on the issue,” she said. A public hearing on the city’s proposed bylaw change will be held during council’s Feb. 12 meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Contact Amy Kenny at amy.kenny@yukon-news.com

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ou can buy alcohol and tobacco on Main Street in Whitehorse — Lee Goodwin wants to know why, then, a government-run cannabis retail location might be tucked away in the city’s industrial end. “I’ve spoken to a lot of people in the last couple days, this has become a major issue,” Goodwin told city council this week. “Marijuana has had a stigma of being a bad thing.” Goodwin appeared before Whitehorse City Council Jan. 15 after city administration recommended last week that cannabis sales be restricted to the Marwell neighbourhood in Whitehorse. A zoning amendment is being brought forward to authorize sales under “retail services, restricted.” The bylaw proposes changes to existing definitions to exclude that use from other retail locations. Council passed first reading of that bylaw. Goodwin, who uses cannabis medically, has a licence to grow for himself and others, though he isn’t actively growing because he doesn’t have a facility. He said Marwell isn’t conveniently located for many in Whitehorse. “I and a lot of people would ask you to reconsider that,” he said, adding that while he thinks a govern-

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ouncil of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston called Jan. 12 “a historic day.” That afternoon, Premier Sandy Silver and Teslin Tlingit Council Naa Sháade Háni Richard Sidney signed an intergovernmental agreement outlining shared priorities between the Government of Yukon and Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC). These include subdivision development, forestry, education, health and social services, fish and wildlife, economic development, infrastructure, tourism, and land exchanges. Johnston said the governments have been not quite fighting, but challenged for

many years when it comes to Yukon First Nations and the reality of self-government. The agreement, the first thing Silver said was handed to him as premier after the 2016 election, will hopefully form the basis of a new relationship now and into the future, said Sidney. In a post-signing interview, Sidney said there are many complicated issues that require dedication and commitment from both governments to ensure success. Education and infrastructure are big ones for TTC, he said. Silver added that there are economic as well as cultural considerations for some of these issues. “When we’re talking about education, there is a consideration about bricks and mortar, but there’s also a

consideration about how we want to teach our children,” said Silver. By drawing on traditional knowledge, he said Teslin students will be so unique, there will be no post-secondary institution in North America that wouldn’t be interested in having them. Silver said the last thing he wants to see is this agreement sitting on a shelf, which is why timelines have been built into it. Within 45 days, people will be appointed to manage progress on each issue. He didn’t give any concrete examples of what that progress would look like. The agreement is similar to a joint priority action plan that the Yukon government and the First Nations came up with in October 2017.

That agreement was also aimed at identifying and working on common issues. Silver said this agreement differs in that it responds specifically to the Teslin community, and what its priorities are. “It speaks to the sophistication of the TTC and their willingness to work,” said Silver, who noted it could be a model for other communities. “I think what we do is we follow the lead of the chiefs … we want to follow the lead of the communities themselves. There’s not a one-size fits all approach. It never works that way.” The agreement can be read on the TTC website at www.ttc-teslin.com. Contact Amy Kenny at amy.kenny@yukon-news.com

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Old Crow woman successfully appeals assault sentence that was based on her unrelated marijuana use Jackie Hong News Reporter

n Old Crow woman has successfully appealed her sentence for a 2016 assault after a Yukon Supreme Court judge found she was unfairly penalized for her unrelated marijuana consumption. Lena Josie, now 57, was originally given six months’ probation after pleading guilty to assault for punching another woman in the face. But Yukon Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale ruled that sentence, which would have given Josie a criminal record, “unfit.” Instead, he gave Josie a conditional discharge which does not come with a criminal record. Trial judge Michael Cozens, who had also considered a conditional discharge, had focused on Josie’s daily marijuana use when sentencing her, even though it was not an issue raised by either the Crown or defence. “I still have that problem that a discharge for someone who says that they are going to continue on a daily basis, which will facilitate trafficking or cultivation for possession for the use of marijuana simply is contrary to the public interest,” Cozens said in his reasons. “The remorse issue and the issue of vigilante justice would not in themselves have precluded me from granting a discharge, but when I throw in the mar-

ijuana issue, it is a bigger issue for me.” Cozens ultimately gave Josie six months’ probation instead of a conditional discharge. She appealed her sentence, with arguments heard before Justice Ron Veale Nov. 30, 2017. In his decision released Jan. 16, Veale wrote that Cozens had “erred” in his sentencing when Cozens compared Josie’s case to one where the offender had pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. “The denial of a conditional discharge… may have been appropriate for that particular offence and offender, but it is not appropriate for (Josie),” Veale wrote. Among other things, Veale pointed out, the offender in the possession case had two small bags of marijuana, $350 and a cellphone, and also defiantly told the court he wasn’t going to stop smoking marijuana. Josie’s marijuana use, meanwhile, had nothing to do with the assault, and she had spoken about her consumption in the context of a pre-sentencing report. “In my view, (Josie’s) case is distinguishable as there was no illegal drug activity in her offence and her disclosure of marijuana smoking was appropriate for her counselling and pre-sentence report and not a disclosure for which she should be penalized in her sentencing,” Veale

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An Old Crow woman successfully appealed her sentence for a 2016 assault after a Yukon Supreme Court judge found she was unfairly penalized for her unrelated marijuana consumption. wrote. “I am of the view that it is not in the public interest that the personal possession and use of marijuana should result in imposing a criminal record on a 56-year-old First Nation woman who has taken counselling, apologized, and taken responsibility for her offence… I find that a discharge in these circumstances would not affect the

public’s confidence in the administration of justice.” Calling Cozens’ sentence “unfit,” Veale allowed Josie’s appeal and granted her a conditional discharge that followed the same conditions as her probation sentence. In an interview, Josie’s lawyer, Vincent Larochelle, said his client was “excited and glad” with Veale’s decision, and that the

successful appeal will be important in future cases where offenders have an otherwise clean or sparse criminal record. “For those individuals, I think it’s going to be significant that they can be honest and forthcoming with their (probation officers) when they’re going to sentencing and say, ‘Yeah, you know what? I have a problem with this or that

drug,’ whether it’s marijuana or any other drug,” he said. “…What this decision is, if your drug use is not related to your criminality, then there’s nothing to stop you from asking for a conditional discharge, provided that the other circumstances you need to point to exist in your particular case.” Contact Jackie Hong jackie.hong@yukon-news.com

Whitehorse council ends quarry plans Amy Kenny News Reporter

uarry dreams were crushed the night of Jan. 15 when Whitehorse City Council rejected a proposal from Norcope Construction. The Whitehorse-based company has been asking the city, since Sept. 2016, to amend its Official Community Plan designation for a parcel of land next to

Whitehorse City Council approves extension for Challenge affordable housing project Coun. Samson Hartland said granting an extension to the Challenge Cornerstone Project is a “no-brainer.” The project, an initiative

the UTAH siding yard, at kilometre 1415 on the Alaska Highway. Norcope was looking for the designation to be changed from mixed-use-industrial/commercial to industrial, which would allow for a quarry. City staff had previously expressed concerns about the site’s proximity to residential areas as well as about Norcope’s plan to use Miles Canyon Road,

a popular recreational road, as an access road for trucks. There was also concern from city planners that after Norcope was done with the pit, the site would be unusable. The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, both of which own land in the area, provided letters stating they were not supportive of the amendment. Norcope recently re-

vised its original proposal, reducing the size of the quarry and creating a buffer betwen the proposed pit and residential areas. Council still went with the recommendation of the city planning committee to defeat the bylaw at first reading. Doug Gonder, Norcope president, stood near a handful of Norcope employees after council’s decision.

Gonder said he felt he had been given a green light by the city to develop the site (last week, city planner Kinden Kosick said administration had always had concerns), and was disappointed by the outcome. “What I find real puzzling is that you’re working between administration, who is voting against you while you pay your fee to go ahead and get the ap-

plication started in the first place,” said Gonder. “So we’ve expended a gigantic amount of cost and time to this point to have administration within the city come in and defeat it.” Gonder said there’s demand for gravel, so his company will try again, maybe with a new council. “We’re back to square one,” he said.

of the Challenge Disability Resource Group (CDRG), features seven penthouse units and 42 affordable housing units, as well as office space for CDRG and another NGO. Last week the CDRG asked for an extension on

the closing date on the land at 704 Main St. The organization is waiting to hear whether the Yukon government will approve a one-time ask of $7 million. During the Jan. 15 council meeting, Hartland said

he’d struggled in the past with delays in the process (the closing date was pushed back once already in 2017). He said he’s now onside with it because the project is backed by a non-profit, and it aligns with a number of the city’s strategic priorities

in terms of providing affordable housing to vulnerable Yukoners. Coun. Betty Irwin echoed Hartland’s excitement, saying she hopes to be around long enough to see the project completed. Hartland did ask council

to keep in mind their latitude with this circumstance when considering future extensions requested by other developers. The extension was granted. The new closing date is March 26. (Amy Kenny)

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city bus driver gave the thumbsup to a watching photographer as the bus zipped past idling traffic on Lewes Boulevard Monday morning. That was Day One for a pilot project testing a bus-only lane along Lewes during morning rush hour. The lane, separated from car traffic by pylons, will remain in place Jan. 15 to 19, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The project is aimed at reducing transit wait times on weekday mornings, when the city said Riverdale buses can be up to 17 minutes late. Duncan MacDonald said the longest he’s waited for a bus is 10 minutes. On Monday morning, MacDonald stood at the bus shelter at Lewes and Tummel Road, waiting for the 7:47 a.m. bus (it arrived at 7:52 a.m.) to get to F.H. Collins, where he’s in grade 12. MacDonald said it’s not the wait at the shelter, but the wait on the bus that’s most irritating. There have been times it’s taken almost 30 minutes to drive the less than one kilometre between the bus stop and his school. More than once, he’s gotten off and just walked the rest of the way to school. Riverdale resident Kate McConnell has made simWed, Jan 17 & Thurs, Jan 18 Whitehorse Yukon Cinema 304 Wood Street Ph: 668-6644

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A bus drives alongside traffic in the newly-created bus lane on Lewes Boulevard the morning of Jan. 16. ilar decisions in the eight years she’s been a transit rider. Some days, she said, she walks out of her apartment to find traffic backed up to Grey Mountain. On those days, she forgoes the bus and walks to work downtown. “This time of day, it sometimes takes 20 to 25 minutes,” she said, as she waited on Lewes for the 8:27 a.m. bus (it arrived at 8:31 a.m.). She said her employer is understanding, but notes that buses have been particularly late this winter, and it’s getting to be problematic. In the summer, McConnell said it’s nowhere near as bad. In her experience, the snarls are tied to school traffic, which may have experienced a decerase the week of the pilot project. The Department of Ed-

ucation confirmed this is exam week for all Whitehorse high schools, two of which are in Riverdale. Cheri Malo, transit manager, said the city wasn’t aware of the exam period until after the project was set up and ready to go. She said traffic levels might be down from what they are during a non-exam week, but they might also rise when the new French first language high school is built on the Riverdale education reserve land. Traffic changes day-to-day, Malo said, but predictable transit is still important. “Our goal is to have the traffic flow as normal as possible at all times,” she said, noting that, typically, the 8:20 a.m. buses to Porter Creek and Copper Ridge get stuck every day. “Realistically it’s not about the traffic. It’s

about transit being dependable.” “When they get in their cars they have their own ability to know what they’re doing. If you get on the bus, you don’t get the choice to make a different choice.” The city will take the information gathered from the pilot, look at the city’s master plan and the Lewes Boulevard study, and consider how traffic is managed. Riders and drivers are invited to fill out an online survey (whitehorse. ca/transit) at the end of next week. Cyclists are reminded to ride in the bus lane during the pilot phase. Results of the project will inform future Transit Master Plan recommendations.

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and second reading at a council meeting Jan. 15. Coun. Rob Fendrick said the alternative to the automated counter, which was used in the 2015 election, is manual counting. He called the October election “very important” and said a manual count would extend the wait time for results.

Coun. Jocelyn Curteanu agreed. She asked city administration when electronic voting would simply be the norm, so the issue no longer has to come in front of council every election cycle. City administration said this would need to be changed through the Municipal Act. Under the act, Community Service Minister John Streicker must approve the bylaw before it can go to third reading. (Amy Kenny)

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Whitehorse daycare abruptly shuts down, leaving parents scrambling Jackie Hong News Reporter

he owners of one of downtown Whitehorse’s largest daycares said they had no choice but to suddenly shut down their business after the Canada Revenue Agency seized their assets, leaving dozens of parents scrambling to find alternative childcare services. The Cheeky Monkey daycare at 406 Baxter St., which was licensed to take care of 47 children and had 12 employees, closed its doors Jan. 13 after parents picked up their children for the last time that evening. In a joint phone interview Jan. 15, Cheeky Monkey owners Andi and Mike Worden said they were left with no alternatives. “(The CRA) froze all my accounts and I can’t operate without money to operate a daycare,” Andi said, explaining that she’d been having ongoing issues with the federal agency and found out it had seized her assets the afternoon of Jan. 12. She declined to elaborate on what the CRA issues were. “I’m doing the best I can… I had no choice. I’m going bankrupt because I have no choice,” she said. “I mean, right now I can’t even feed my own kids, how am I supposed to be providing food for everybody else’s?” The couple is working on getting someone to take over the daycare and reopen under different management, Mike said, but at this point, it’s out of their hands. They also tried to get the CRA to release some of their assets so they could pay staff, he said, but to no avail. “We did everything we could to keep it going and… the option wasn’t

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The Cheeky Monkey daycare at 406 Baxter St. suddenly ceased operations on Jan. 12. even on the table to keep it going, even for another 14 days,” he said. “…It’s a horrible situation. We wish we would have a little more time to work on the issues with the CRA and it didn’t happen.” Former Cheeky Monkey employee Sarah McDiarmid said Andi individually told staff the news around lunchtime on Jan. 13. “She just kind of came in and said, ‘Look, as of right now, at 5:30, the daycare will be shut down for personal reasons,’ and that’s about all we got,” McDiarmid said in an interview Jan. 15. Andi had seemed “pretty upset” earlier in the day, McDiarmid added, but other than that, staff had “no clue” that the daycare was going to be shut down. “Honestly, I didn’t know what to do,” she

said. “ … I was quite scared and honestly, I was a little mad just because we didn’t get that notice, because now I have to find a new job and all the rest of the staff had to find a new job and all of the parents and all of the kids (affected), it’s just an unfortunate situation.” The rest of the day was “pretty tense,” McDiarmid said. “You could see some of the staff were pretty stressed out and everybody was asking each other questions and … a few staff were crying and a few parents who were upset and crying and so it was a pretty emotional day, I think, for everybody,” she said. “It was kind of sad to see the kids ask parents … ‘Mom, dad, why are we taking all of our stuff home?’”

Metal worker Molly Keizer, whose 20-monthold son Ben had been at Cheeky Monkey for 10 months, said she was notified about the daycare’s closure via a phone call the afternoon Jan. 13. “(Andi) seemed very stressed out on the phone call and she was basically saying that she was done and wasn’t going to be running the daycare anymore, and so, effective immediately, we have no childcare,” Keizer said, adding that there was also an employee from the department of Health and Social Services (HSS) on the line to reassure parents the closure was not related to any risks to the welfare of their children. The news, Keizer said, came with “no warning whatsoever” and left her “kind of in shock.” “We never had a prob-

lem. The childcare has always been great, but it’s just shocking that that would just get yanked out from underneath you like that with no notice,” she said. When her husband went to pick up their son that evening, Keizer said Andi, who appeared “very upset and stressed out,” told him the CRA had seized all of her lost assets and she wouldn’t be able to reimburse parents for the daycare fees they’d already paid. Keizer said she’d already paid the more than $800 monthly daycare fee for Ben for January, which is money she now considers lost. “If her assets have been seized by Canada Revenue, what could you possibly do about it?” she said. “But if she knew she was in financial trouble, you’d think that you’d

get some kind of warning or maybe she could have closed it down at the end of December so people didn’t pay her an extra $1,000 for the next month and then lose that money.” Keizer added that while she was able to find a spot at another daycare for Ben — one where he’d been on a waitlist for two years — she feels bad for the other families who might not have been so lucky. “It’s not just the money, it’s also that all of those families will be trying to compete for whatever’s available in the other daycares in town,” she said. “I don’t know. It’s crazy.” Health and Social Services spokesperson Pat Living said Jan. 15 that Cheeky Monkey parents who were receiving subsidies will be getting their money back, and that the Child Care Services Unit may also be able to assist other parents financially as well. Affected parents are asked to call the unit at 867-667-3492. Since the closure, Mike said, the Wordens have heard from several parents of children who stayed at Cheeky Monkey. While most of them have been understanding, he said, others have screamed at Andi and threatened the couple with lawsuits. “Had we known this was coming down, like this was the way it was going to play out, we would have let everybody know it advance... We’re heartbroken and we’re apologetic for how the community’s going to view us after this,” he said. Andi agreed, adding, “It was never our intent to screw anybody over.” Contact Jackie Hong at jackie.hong@yukon-news.com

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here’s a yawning gap between rhetoric and reality when it comes to the Trudeau government and Canada’s record on international aid. The words are admirable. The prime minister has proudly told the world that, under his government, “Canada is back” as an active player on the international stage. Yet the numbers show this country is at the back of the pack among global peers in matching promises with dollars. In fact, its commitment to international assistance is at near-record lows and it’s tied for last place with Japan in the share of national income going to aid. The Trudeau government inherited a bad situation from the Conservatives, who slashed spending on aid to balance the federal budget in time for the 2015 election. But in the past two years the Liberals have done nothing to fix the situation. If anything, it’s gotten worse. The 2018 federal budget will be an opportunity to change course. At the very least, the government should halt the drift downward and start rebuilding Canada’s commitment to international aid. The time is right. Canada holds the presidency of the G7 this year and Justin Trudeau will host the group’s annual summit in the Charlevoix region of Quebec this June, where he plans to emphasize gender equality and climate change. And the government is campaigning for a seat on the UN Security Council. If Canada wants to be taken seriously as an international player, it must back its words with dollars. At the same time, reversing the trend on foreign aid would send a powerful signal at a time when the Trump administration is pulling the United States away from its international commitments. That leaves an opening for Canada and other countries that reject the American retreat into surly isolationism. The situation now is shocking for anyone who values Canada’s traditional role as a force for good on the world stage. Canada spends about $5 billion a year on international aid, which sounds like a substantial amount of money. In fact, it amounts to just 0.26 per cent of GDP (or 26 cents out of every $100 of national income), according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. That’s substantially less than the generally

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accepted average of comparable countries (0.32 per cent of GDP). It’s far less than so-called “like-minded countries” such as Britain, Norway and Denmark spend, and nowhere near the United Nations’ longstanding target of having developed countries devote 0.7 per cent of GDP to aid. More to the point, it’s just half of what Canada used to spend on foreign aid under prime ministers Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney, when this country was a leader in the area and put aside 0.5 per cent of GDP. It’s not realistic to expect the government to go that far anytime soon. The country has many other pressing priorities. But it is reasonable to expect that a government which proclaims its commitment to what it calls “progressive internationalism” should do a lot better than it has done so far. That means reversing the gradual decline in international assistance and bringing Canada up to at least the average level of comparable countries. It should start doing that in its next budget. Of course, the Liberals haven’t been completely inactive on the development front. Back in June, the prime minister announced Canada’s new “feminist international assistance

policy” aimed at empowering women and girls. But it came with no new dollars attached. The money was reallocated from other parts of the existing aid budget. At the same time Ottawa found billions of dollars more to devote to national defence. The government also announced it will create a new “development finance institution” in Montreal, with an initial capitalization of $300 million. This was originally a Harper government proposal, and is aimed at partnering with private sector investors to support initiatives in developing countries. When it gets up and running, the new institution may well play a useful role in channeling private capital into development projects. But it can’t be a substitute for government-backed international assistance private money won’t address issues like the unprecedented flow of migrants or famine arising from climate change. The government is right to lean against the dangerous trends toward isolationism and nativism that are sweeping much of the world. Canada should play an active, progressive role. Doing our full part in international assistance is an essential part of that — and the time to step up is now.

big hole in the ground and dumped everything in. Unfortunately over time a lot of chemicals would leach into the ground and the water table. Where would you put it now? No one would want to live within miles of the pit. If there was a fire then a real plethora of very interesting chemicals would be released. This is not a solution. It costs money to dispose of this stuff and we only have one solution — truck it out. Who pays the cost? Disposal costs are lower down south because it doesn’t have to be trucked as far. If we charge the consumer a disposal fee when something is purchased the retailers howl because their products become more expensive. Our already high cost of living goes up. The advantage of doing this is that now there is no charge for dropping this stuff at the dump.

If the user is charged for dropping stuff at the dump many people will just use mother nature as a disposal site. Then taxpayers have to finance someone to go out and clean up the messes. The government could just take over the operation and pay the fees out of general revenues. Unfortunately taxes would go up with retailers and the taxpayer both upset. The advantage here is the cost per person would not be as great as fees but we would all pay for things we didn’t use. I believe no one is going to be happy with the solution. It will be interesting to see whose interests will win, the retailers, the consumer or the taxpayer?

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n my Dec. 20, 2017 column I speculated about how a future return to power for the Yukon Party’s might unfold. Now it’s time to ponder what the future holds for the Yukon NDP — which was reduced from official opposition to just two MLAs in the 2016 territorial election. Elizabeth Hanson continues to lead the party but after more than eight years at the helm and two election campaigns there is speculation about her future as leader. The current era is an anomalous one in the Yukon’s short history of partisan electoral politics. Before Sandy Silver’s Yukon Liberals came to power in 2016 the party had enjoyed

just one short term in office and has traditionally been the smallest party in the legislature. In the elections of 1982 and 1989 the party was wiped out completely. Not only have the Liberals rarely governed, they have not played the role of official opposition very often either. They were the second largest party just twice — between 1978 and 1982 under the leadership of Iain MacKay and between 1996 and 2011 under Arthur Mitchell. Yukon politics has of course been dominated by the Yukon Party with the NDP playing second chair. The NDP has occasionally governed — between 1985 and 1992 under the leadership of Tony Penikett and again (after a brief hiatus) in 1996 and 2000 under Piers McDonald. But those days are becoming faded memories. So what does the NDP need to gain power once again? After being passed over in the last election in favour of the Liberals as an

alternative to a tired Yukon Party government, the party will need to do some soul searching before we head to the polls again. Despite a strong desire for change, the party lost 226 votes compared to its 2011 showing. There were only a handful of ridings where the party was a close second. It wasn’t for a lack of substantive policy and ideas. The Yukon NDP, despite being shut out of government for nearly two decades, to its credit has been a strong voice for social democratic and environmental causes in the territory. It deserves some credit, for example, for nagging the previous Yukon Party government until it introduced the more tenant-friendly Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. During the 2016 campaign it made a spirited pitch that was strong on environmental issues including fracking and the Peel watershed; and (agree or not) made a substantial

increase to the minimum wage a centre-piece of its platform. (As an aside, it is regrettable that we didn’t have enough of a debate over that particular plank during the short campaign.) The fundamental problem the NDP in the Yukon faces, I think, is that our high transfer payments mean more conservative parties have not had to ignore the territory’s social needs in the way that jurisdictions which actually have to make tough choices between taxes and spending do. The previous Yukon Party government invested heavily in the kind of social infrastructure that might typically be associated with social democrats. We have two new hospitals, a new homeless shelter, a new emergency room, a new building for alcohol and drug services, and a new continuing care facility on its way. This isn’t to say that we don’t have our issues — a lack of affordable

housing being the most acute — but they aren’t ignored by other parties in the way that they often are elsewhere. The Yukon Party also maintained a state of relative peace with its public-sector unions thus mollifying a certain constituency that might find a natural home with the NDP. I wrote previously that the Yukon Party will find its route back to power in the choices the government makes in addressing the fiscal crunch we find ourselves in. It is plausible that the government’s decision-making on budgets (or the environment for that matter) will kill off some of the voter enthusiasm that drove its 80 per cent surge in support in 2016. And, such a decline in voter turnout would indirectly benefit the NDP. But could it also contribute to any sort of surge in NDP support? I think the Liberal Party’s handling of these issues present fewer openings for the

NDP than the Yukon Party. People just don’t look to the parties of the left for balanced budgets or anti-tax populism and I have doubts that we will see any sort of deep spending cuts or hard restraint that will hurt the poor and lower middle class in a way that drives voters into the arms of the NDP. If the Yukon Party’s road to power is the South Canol, the NDP’s is the north. I think it will take a confluence of certain factors — including a new sense of energy and enthusiasm within the party, some serious errors on the part of the government, and probably poor choice in new leadership on the part of the Yukon Party as well. Running on the issues hasn’t seemed to be enough in recent years. But if the NDP can get itself elected in Alberta it can certainly happen here. It is just a question of how to get it done. Kyle Carruthers is a born-and-raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.

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regime. “The pursuit of nuclearization will bring you neither security nor prosperity. Investing in nuclear weapons will lead only to more sanctions and to perpetual instability on the peninsula.” Freeland and others emphasized that they were not seeking regime change, and suggested that by abandoning its nuclear aspirations, Pyongyang would help bring a safer, more prosperous future to its people. Whether that message resonates with Kim Jong Un’s regime will have to be seen, but analysts have long asserted that it sees nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantor of its survival in any conflict with the U.S. Freeland, meanwhile, dismissed suggestions that U.S. President Donald Trump has made the current standoff with North Korea worse through his public comments. “The source of the threat to the international community, the source of the illegal actions, the source of the nuclearization is North Korea,” she said during the closing news conference. “It is North Korea’s actions which are making us all less safe, and to which we all need to respond as allies and as an international community.” with files from Laura Kane and Geordon Ormand

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two most important allies and neighbours: China and Russia. “We agree that the need for UN member states, especially China and Russia, to fully implement agreed-upon sanctions is essential to their success,” Tillerson said. The U.S. last year sanctioned several Chinese companies and individuals for their alleged involvement in helping North Korea skirt sanctions, while both Russia and China have been accused of exporting oil to Pyongyang. The two countries, neither of which were invited to the Vancouver meeting, have previously denied the charges and criticized Tuesday’s gathering as potentially harmful to peace prospects on the Korean peninsula. To help close the gaps in enforcement, Freeland said the Canadian government had earmarked $3.2 million to help other countries with training and other technical assistance, and that it would raise the issue during the G7 summit. One of the questions heading into the meeting was whether participants would endorse a U.S. call for naval interdiction of North Korean shipping, following concerns about smuggling. While participating nations agreed to take a tougher line, Tillerson said, the results were not ex-

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OTTAWA he economy’s impressive run prompted the Bank of Canada to raise its trend-setting interest rate Wednesday for the third time since last summer — and to send a signal that more increases are likely on the horizon. The central bank pointed to unexpectedly solid economic numbers as key drivers behind its decision to hike the rate to 1.25 per cent, up from one per cent. The latest increase follows two hikes in July and September. The bank also sent a message that the economy will likely need an even higher benchmark over time. In getting there, however, it said the governing council will remain cautious when considering future hikes by assessing incoming data such as the economy’s sensi-

tivity to the higher borrowing rates. On Wednesday, the bank couldn’t ignore the data even as it acknowledged that the heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement — and the potential negatives for Canada — was casting a shadow over its outlook. “Recent data have been strong, inflation is close to target, and the economy is operating roughly at capacity,” the bank said in a statement. “Consumption and residential investment have been stronger than anticipated, reflecting strong employment growth. Business investment has been increasing at a solid pace, and investment intentions remain positive.” Moving forward, the bank predicted household spending and investment to gradually contribute less to economic growth, given

the higher interest rates and stricter mortgage rules. It predicted Canada’s high levels of household debt would amplify the effects of higher interest rates on consumption. The rate increase by the Bank of Canada is expected to prompt Canada’s large banks to raise their prime lending rates, a move that will drive up the cost of variable-rate mortgages and other variable-interest rate loans. Exports have been weaker than anticipated, but are still expected to contribute a larger share of Canada’s growth, the bank said. It also noted that government infrastructure spending has helped lift economic activity. The Bank of Canada said the unknowns of the NAFTA’s renegotiation are continuing to weigh on its forecast and have created a drag on investment and exports. It warned that lower

corporate taxes in the U.S. could encourage firms to redirect some of their business investments south of the border. On the other hand, the bank predicted that Canada will see a small benefit from the recent U.S. tax changes thanks to increased demand. The bank also released new economic projections Wednesday in its latest monetary policy report. For 2017, it’s now predicting three per cent growth, as measured by real gross domestic product, compared with its 3.1 per cent prediction in October. The bank slightly increased its predictions for 2018, up to 2.2 per cent from 2.1 per cent. It expects the economy to expand by 1.6 per cent in 2019, up from its previous call of 1.5 per cent. The fourth quarter of 2017 and the first quarter of 2018 are each expected to see annualized growth of 2.5 per cent.

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lexia Ackert and Sam Bidaman had wanted to try ice climbing for years, but didn’t really have an opportunity until they moved to Whitehorse recently. They had been rock climbing plenty of times, but never scaled a wall of ice. “It’s our birthday gifts to ourselves,” Bidaman said. After an almost twohour drive and a 10-minute hike in the woods, the two adventurers and their guide, Chris Gishler of Equinox Adventures, arrived at a frozen waterfall on Mount White. It looked small and fairly easy to climb, but looks can be deceiving. Bidaman took to the cascading wall of ice first. It was slow going for him, having never used ice picks and crampons to climb before. “It’s easy to get flaily,” he said with a chuckle. “Especially when your arms and hands get tired.” His first climb may not have been the most graceful climb he added, but he made it to the top and that’s the prime objective. Ackert attempted the frozen waterfall second. About halfway up she turned and yelled down, “I don’t trust the ice picks as much as I do my hands.” With every swing of the pick the climber is assault-

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Chris Gishler, right, gives some last second tips to Alexia Ackert, before she attempts her first ever ice climb. ed with a barrage of ice debris, but they have to be strong and precise with their swings, or risk not having a strong hold. “It was a lot harder than I was expecting,” said Ackert, who also made it to the top on her first try.

Despite the cold hands, burning forearms and ice to the face, both climbers couldn’t wait to climb again once they got back to the bottom. Helping conquer fear and succeed has perhaps been Gishler’s favourite

part of teaching climbing to tourists and Yukoners alike over the last 16 years. “There’s a really transformative affect with adventure,” he said. “It’s really neat to see people come out and grow as a person a little bit by trying

something new.” Gishler started the business in 2002, after he couldn’t find another adventure company that offered what he wanted to do. Equinox now has several different customized ice climbing adventures,

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Left: Alexia Ackert crawls a little higher as she scales a frozen waterfall on Mount White. Right: Chris Gishler gives some pick swinging tips to Alexia Ackert, right, and Sam Bidaman, centre, before they ascend a sheet of ice for the first time.

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Yellow Pages Ltd. cuts another 500 jobs as it struggles with digital shift Ross Marowits Canadian Press

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he weather was more than a little odd for the middle of January, but that didn’t put a damper on the 24th Carbon Hill Sled Dog and Skijor Race on Jan. 14 at the Mount Lorne Community Centre. The race day, organized by the Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon, included two competitive races, a recreational race and a kids dash. Positive temperatures and rain were less than ideal, but Simi Morrison, president of DPSAY, said the results were about as expected. “I don’t think there was a big impact really. We thought the times were a little slower than usual,” said Morrison, also adding that the 30-mile loop used for the race is actually between 36 and 38 miles long. “Of course it takes longer.” Warm weather, especially after a cold snap like Whitehorse had the week before the race, tends to mean slower dogs and slower trails. “The dogs feel the temperature difference,” said Morrison. “When it’s warmer, the dogs slow down a little bit and the trail gets softer.” Thirteen teams took part in the 30-mile race, nine in the 10-mile race and six in the six-milerace. A total of 12 children participated in the 100yard kids dash. Martine Lelevier was the first musher to finish the 30-mile loop in a time of 3:22:09. Crispin Studer finished in second with a time of 3:27:04 and Dana

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Krys March and her team of dogs race during the 24th Carbon Hill Sled Dog and Skijor Race near Mt. Lorne on Jan. 14. Koudelova was third in 3:30:58. The 10-mile dog sled race finished in a tie between Mandy and Armin Johnson, both crossing the finish line in 34:42. Luc Twedell finished in third

with a time of 37:38. Claudia Wickert was the fastest 10-mile skijorer with a time of 56:15. In the six-mile skijor race, Robert Siefke was the fastest with a time of 29:45. Cheyenne Tirschmann

finished in 30:43, good for second place, and Maxime Aerts rounded out the podium with a time of 36:51. This year marked the fourth year DPSAY has run the event since taking over from the group of

Mount Lorne citizens that previously organized the race day. Overall, Morrison said the turnout and the race day were good, despite rainy conditions. “We were surprised at

how many teams still came out because it rained at the beginning,” said Morrison. “I guess we all start getting used to this crazy weather.” Contact John Hopkins-Hill at john.hopkinshill@yukon-news.com

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Left: A lead dog eyes up the racing lane as the team lines up to head out on a run during the 24th Carbon Hill Sled Dog and Skijor Race. Middle: One lead dog cannot contain its excitement as it bounces around in anticipation. Right: A team of dogs and a musher race by some snow covered trees in the rain.

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Team Scofﬁn wins place in 2018 Brier John Hopkins-Hill News Reporter

eam Scoffin punched their ticket to the Brier with a victory in the Yukon Men’s Curling Championships held at the Whitehorse Curling Club from Jan. 11 to 14. Following an 8-4 victory over Team Smallwood in the semi-final, Team Scoffin defeated Team Solberg 8-5 in nine ends to win the championship and a trip to the Brier. Skip Thomas Scoffin,

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third Tom Appelman, second Wade Scoffin, lead Steve Fecteau and fifth Clint Ireland will represent the Yukon at the 2018 Brier this March in Regina. Laini Klassen, president of the Yukon Curling Association, said the skip has been a part of Yukon curling for years. “It’s actually really exciting to see him making it through because he has been a part of Yukon curling as a junior curler for years,” said Klassen. “Now he’s back curling [in the] Yukon with his father,

which was really exciting.” “He’s done really well as a junior curler and it’s nice to see him have success as an adult curler now.” The championship was a modified triple knockout setup, meaning a team had to lose three times to be eliminated. The six teams played in three events, each ending in a qualifier for the playoff round. In the first event, Team Scoffin got off to a slow start losing 4-3 to Team Williams in the first draw. Team Smallwood defeated Team Solberg in the A

qualifier 9-4. The next event got off to a better start for Team Scoffin when they defeated Team Paslawski 9-7 in nine ends. Team Solberg then beat Team Scoffin in the next draw 6-5 on the way to winning the B qualifier. In the third and final event, Team Scoffin found their stride rattling off victories over Team Zealand, Team Smallwood and Team Solberg to win the C qualifier and a spot in the semi final. Team Solberg advanced

directly to the final as the team with the most qualifying games. The final draw started with Team Solberg taking the lead 1-0 in the second end before Team Scoffin responded with five in the fourth end, making the score 5-1 for Team Scoffin. Team Solberg scored two in the fifth and Team Scoffin responded with two of their own in the sixth. Singles from Team Solberg in the seventh and ninth bookended another single from Team Scoffin

in the eighth. While having six teams made for a schedule that was at times confusing for spectators, Klassen said the weekend was an overall success. “There were lots of really super close games,” said Klassen. “I was impressed with all the curling this weekend.” The 2018 Brier, Canada’s national men’s curling championship, will be at the Brandt Centre in Regina from March 3 to 11.

week ending Jan. 14. The Yukoner had nine points in three games last week. On Jan. 9, Cozens scored in the Hurricanes’ 5-4 shootout victory over the Red Deer Rebels. In another game against the Rebels on Jan. 12, Cozens scored a goal and added three assists in a 6-4 victory. Cozens scored his first career WHL hat trick in a 5-2 victory over the Kootenay Ice on Jan. 13. An assist on the final Lethbridge goal completed a four-point night that saw Cozens named the game’s

first star and the WHL’s first star of the night. So far this season, Cozens has 16 goals and 20 assists in 38 games. He’s fourth on the Hurricanes in scoring and first in the WHL rookie scoring race. (John Hopkins-Hill)

The final game between Save-On-Foods and Whitehorse Dental will be played in Whitehorse at a later date. Nine atom hockey teams travelled to Haines Junction for the three-day tournament. Haines Junction, Dawson City, Watson Lake and six Whitehorse teams made up the field. In the bronze medal game, Dawson City defeated Whitehorse’s Canadian Tire 5-3. Up by two after the first period, strong goaltending allowed Dawson City to cruise to victory despite some heavy pressure by the opposition

as the game went on. Details for the date and time of the gold medal game have not yet been announced. (John Hopkins-Hill)

intermission. A back and forth second period saw each team score three goals, leaving the score 5-3 heading into the third period. Kootenay added a pair in the third, including one by Johnny Elias of the Golden Rockets at 12:19. The Summerland Steam’s Lukas Jirousek was held off the score sheet for the Okanagan/Shuswap team. Okanagan/Shuswap outshot Kootenay 46-27 in the game. (John Hopkins-Hill)

Yukon atom championships final delayed by weather The gold medal game of the 2018 Yukon atom hockey championships in Haines Junction was postponed on Jan. 14 over concerns of a possible highway closure between Haines Junction and Whitehorse.

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The Kootenay prospects defeated the Okanagan/ Shuswap prospects 7-3 in the KIJHL Top Prospects Showcase in Kelowna on Jan. 13. Kootenay opened the scoring with a powerplay goal at 10:43 of the first period and added an evenstrength marker to make the score 2-0 at the first

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OTTAWA ce dance darlings Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will carry Canada’s flag into the opening ceremony at next month’s Winter Games in South Korea. The Olympic gold medallists were introduced Tuesday at a news conference in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was there to mark the occasion. “The honour of carrying the Canadian flag into the opening ceremony of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang brings with it a sense of duty, privilege, and above all, great pride,” Virtue said. Virtue, 28, and Moir, 30, made their Olympic debut eight years ago on home ice in Vancouver, where they captured a gold medal and became household names. They won ice dance silver four years ago in Sochi and added another silver in the team event.

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Canadian figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are announced as Canada’s flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the PyeongChang Olympic Games during an event in Ottawa on Jan. 16. The duo then took two years off before deciding to make one more run for Olympic gold. They say they will retire after the Games in Pyeongchang. Their biggest challenge for gold will come from French couple Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, who edged the Canadians at the Grand

Prix Final in December. Hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser carried the Canadian flag at the opening ceremony in 2014 while decorated speedskater Clara Hughes had the honour at the Vancouver Games. “In accepting this unparalleled honour, we commit to embodying the

values and the standards that make Canada such a special place and we vow to embrace the Olympic spirit in its purest form,” Moir said. “Team Canada is ready and we cannot wait to be in Pyeongchang with the Maple Leafs on our backs and in our hearts.” The Pyeongchang Olympics open Feb. 9.

IOC visits Calgary to discuss potential of hosting 2026 Winter Games Canadian Press

CALGARY embers of the International Olympic Committee are in Calgary this week to meet with the city’s Olympic project team. Calgary city council is deciding whether to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Council is expected to address the question again at its next meeting Jan. 29. The IOC is in Calgary at

its own cost, according to a statement Tuesday from the city, to provide feedback and resources on a potential bid. IOC members will tour the winter sport facilities still in use from the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, the statement said. With few cities interested in holding the Olympic Games, the IOC has revamped processes to make both bidding and hosting Olympic Games cheaper and more sustainable. Calgary is currently in the

WOOD ST. CENTRE EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2018/19 SCHOOL YEAR Are you interested in learning more about the experiential programming available for Grade 9 – 12 students at Wood Street Centre? If so, we invite your family to attend an information meeting on Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 pm at 411 Wood Street. Teachers will be on-hand to answer any questions you may have about the ACES, FACES, CHAOS, ES, MAD, OPES or PASE programs. Application forms will be available at this meeting, at your school or at www.woodstreetcentre.ca Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 667-8413 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2018

“dialogue” phase. The IOC will invite cities to bid for 2026 in October, 2018 and the deadline is January, 2019. Council voted Nov. 20 to spend up to $2 million more exploring a bid but said only $1 million would be released until it’s known what the federal and provincial governments are willing to contribute to a bid. City staff estimated a bid price tag would be between $25-million and $30 million. A project team of city staff and consultants took

over the work of the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee, which estimated the cost of hosting the Winter Games at $4.6 billion. Calgary wants a deeper dive into five areas before it approves a bid: capital costs security operating costs finances and financial guarantees. Council gave $5 million for CBEC to conduct its research. CBEC’s work came in $1.5 million under budget and that money was passed on to the project team.

Guides to the Law

The Yukon Public Legal Education Association has published new Guides to the Law. Topics include Suing or Being Sued and Foreclosure. More topics will be available soon. Visit us at 102-2131 2nd Avenue as well as online at www.yplea.com and many community libraries. Thanks to our funder, Yukon Law Foundation!

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Guides de loi

L’Association yukonnaise d’éducation et d’information juridiques a publié de nouveaux guides de loi. Les thèmes incluent Poursuite civile ou être poursuivi et La faillite. D’autres guides seront bientôt disponibles. Passez nous voir au 102 -2131, 2e Avenue, ainsi qu’en ligne à www.yplea.com, et plusieurs bibliothèques régionales. Remerciements sincères à notre bailleur de fonds, la Yukon Law Foundation.

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Must have own vehicle, valid drivers licence, and vehicle insurance. Flexible days and hours available. Most shifts start after 4pm. Excellent wages, and food discounts.

2-storey cozy cabin 30 mins south of Whitehorse, oil monitor heater, water nearby, pets considered. 3932728

Duplex / 4 Plex 2-bdrm duplex, Porter Creek near Super A, older, 800 sq ft, electric heat/wood stove, w/d, private storage, fenced back yard, avail January 1, DD req’d, $900/mon + utils. 689-5797

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OPEN HOUSE

Range, older, excellent working condition, $75. 633-4826

STAFF NEEDED Apply in person at Pizza Hut. 2220 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT

Housesitting

LIARD FIRST NATION

HOUSESITTER available yearround - Professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house. References. Call Tracy 334-2882

Misc for Rent Small, self-contained bachelor apartment, downtown, heat, lights & basic cable include, N/P, no parties, available immediately, $825/mon. 668-5558

Homes for Rent 2-bdrm, 2-bath executive home, Valleyview, large open bsmt, large fenced back yard on greenbelt, heated garage, responsible tenants, refs req’d, $2,500/mon + utils. 333-9849 Rural Whitehorse house, N/S, no dogs, references, available immediately, $1,200/mon plus propane. 633-2885, lv msg Small 1-bdrm house, Calgary area, 40 mins from airport, private & quiet, short term considered, furnished incl utilities for preferred renter. 3352063

Office/Retail Office/retail space, 1350 sq ft, available in spring. Busy downtown location, wheelchair accessible, small kitchen area, enclosed office space. 332-7144 Office unit for rent, approx 800 sq ft, has bathroom, small kitchen, located in Marwell Industrial area. 333-0409 for more info

Rooms for Rent 2 furnished rooms in Porter Creek area, all amenities included with some shared areas. 633-2206 for more info Large bedroom, free TV, laundry & power included, available immediately, $800/mon. Turk @ 667-6060

UNIT #57 18 AZURE ROAD

Saturday, January 20th & Sunday, January 21th 1:00 - 4:00 PM $

349,900

Call Carol @ 334-7333 for more info.

HAS THE FOLLOWING FULL TIME VACANT POSITIONS: Accountant Education Manager CELC/ALFA Coordinator Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker NNADAP Worker Contact the Executive Assistant 867-536-7901 or ea@liardfirstnation.ca for the job positing you would like to apply for. Closing date for all positions is Monday, January 22, 2018.

Employment Business Opportunities OWNER OF AUTOMOTIVE SHOP looking to slow down. Will consider options to lease shop or consider contract arrangement for you to operate the current business. Open to ideas. Let’s talk. Emailrunnorth41@gmail.com.

Help Wanted HOUSE CLEANER WANTED

as soon as possible. *12 hours a week *2 or 3 times per week as preferred *Year round Please text 867-336-4112 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LEGAL ASSISTANT Shier & Jerome, Yukon Lawyers is looking for a Legal Assistant – possibly you? If you are interested in a career as a legal assistant, we want to talk with you! If you are experienced, selfmotivated, and have the ability to multi-task and set priorities, we definitely want to talk with you! You would be responsible for working as a team-player within our small law firm, file management and administrative tasks. Ideally, you have previous office experience, excellent communication skills, a professional manner, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. If you think you have what we are looking for, please email your resume to info@shierjerome.ca. Telephone: (867) 668-2600 | Toll Free: 877-668-8882 www.shierjerome.ca

First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun

MAYO, YUKON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND) is becoming an independent nation of self-reliant people who give back to their nation and look after the land and water. Currently we are advertising for the following positions:

• • • •

Fish and Wildlife Officer Environmental Officer Lands Officer (2) Preschool Teacher (2)

If you are a leader in developing and being a part of a team that can accomplish great things, and believe in helping people to achieve their potential, we want to hear from you! Detailed job descriptions are available at: www.nndfn.com Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Ronalda Moses, Manager, Human Resources First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun Tel: (867) 996-2265 ext. 138 | Fax: (867) 996-2267 Email: humanresources@nndfn.com

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms

Firewood/Fuel

Tikka T3 Lite LH 338 Federal, $650; Winchester model 92 in 44 mag, $550 ﬁrm, reloading dies included. 867-399-3791

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

Wanted: 8 mm Mauser brass, dies & FMJ bullets; also M1 carbine & No. 4 Lee Enﬁelds, non-sporterized. 867-993-3911 or email thirtypound@hotmail.com

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8516027

TTC Invites resumes for

Records Information Manager This is a regular full time position

Reporting to the Executive Manager, the Records Manager ensures effective development and administration of processes and procedures for storage and maintaining of TTC’s information and records in all formats and mediums most commonly appearing in paper and electronic. This position also develops processes for auditing compliance to the standards put in place. Main Duties & Responsibilities • The key responsibility of this position is to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations regarding the creation, storage and retention of both paper and electronic records • Manages and directs the preservation of the corporate history and valuable information throughout • Manages the resources of the records management team Education & Experience • Graduation from an accredited college or university in records and document management program, information management program, archival or library science or minimum of 5 years related experience in the industry as a certiÀed records manager (ICRM). • Demonstrated experience in using records management or document management software and general information systems • Experience in establishing and scheduling records disposal protocols and procedures • Good understanding of information management principles, information systems and archives • Knowledge of electronic imaging, storing, arranging, indexing, classifying records and documents Conditions of Employment • Ability to maintain strict conÀdentiality is a mandatory requirement • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Sign & agree to abide by TTC Oath of ConÀdentiality & Code of Conduct For more information please call 867.390.2532 ext 316 Please quote the job title in the subject line of your email, fax and/or cover letter: Workforce Development, Teslin Tlingit Council Box 133,Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 | F. 867.390.2176 humanresources@ttc-teslin.com

Closing Date: Friday, January 26, 2018 **no later than 4pm**

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Village of Carmacks

inistrative Officer Chief Adm

Kluane First Nation

Carmacks is a scenic community located at the confluence of the Nordenskiold and Yukon Rivers. Located approximately 2 hours north of Whitehorse by highway, it is known as the “Hub of the Yukon”, as you can easily travel by road to almost any destination in the Yukon. Carmacks is home to approximately 550 residents, many of which are citizens of the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Permanent, Full-Time Position

Salary Range starting at $48,804 per annum (based on experience)

Under the direction of council and in accordance with section 184 of the Yukon Municipal Act, the CAO is responsible for the operation and administration of the municipality.

Overview:

The Community Support Worker supports individuals and families with achieving wellness goals through outreach, prevention, pre-treatments, support, counselling, education and activities that helps to improve the overall wellbeing for the KFN citizens and the community at large. This position will work closely with the Case Manager.

Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating the qualifications outlined below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide.

Accountability/Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess strong motivational, public relation and conflict resolution skills, along with the ability to promote and facilitate Councils’ vision through programs, projects and activities;

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• Knowledge of grant programs available;

Education/Experience:

• A post-secondary degree in Public or Business Administration; • Several years of senior management experience, local government experience would be an asset; • Proven experience in strategic planning, labor relations, financial management and communication skills are essential;

Non-violent and positive communicator Holistic Perspective on Wellness Comfortable to work within Cultural Protocols Ability to deal with stress and crisis situations Good Time Management Flexible and Adaptable Problem Solving Skills Accountable and Dependable Adhere to Policies, Legislations and Regulations Ability to maintain Conﬁdentiality Excellent Ethics & Integrity

• Degree or Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or relevant degree/or a minimum 5 years’ experience working in the ﬁeld of wellness. • Experience working in a cross-cultural and team environment.

• Bylaw, policy and budget development and knowledge of territorial and federal statues and regulations; • Ability to foster and develop collaborative relationships within the community and with other levels of government;

Conditions of Employment:

• Knowledge of rural Yukon and local community would be an asset;

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Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package including RRSP, relocation and housing subsidy is also available subject to negotiation.

First Aid/CPR certiﬁcate Criminal Record Check Clean Driving Record Class 5 driver’s license Food Safe (not required but preferred)

For more information please contact Human Resources at careers@kfn.ca or call 841-4724 ext. 229.

Please submit your resumes with references by January 26, 2018 addressed to: Mayor Lee Bodie, Village of Carmacks Box 113, Carmacks, YT YOB 1CO Fax: 867 863 6606 | Email: vocmayor@northwestel.net

Open until filled. Please submit your resume, in confidence, to the above address. Thank you, for your interest in working for Kluane First nation, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Merchandise for Sale

Transportation

Firewood/Fuel

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Sport Utility Vehicle

2-pc solid oak china cabinet, 82”Hx66”L, glass & solid doors, adjustable shelves, $500 ﬁrm. Kelly 668-7821

Ice Field winter boots, like new, gd to 50 below, sz 10, $100. London Fog full length trench coat, grey blue in colour, zip-out liner, women’s sz L, $50. 633-3117

Wood stove, brand Valley Comfort, Model C25, wood capacity 22” long, cast iron liner. Dimensions: 22.5x22x35, vg cond, $350. 6674380

Auto Accessories/Parts

3-shelf bookcase, 30x11x32, new, never used, $35. 668-7001

iPhone 5S 32 GB Bell/Virgin, good cond, c/w charge cord, $150. 3346087

Fox Lake Fire-Killed Wood for sale $190/cord for 8 cords delivered tree length $250/cord for 2.5 cords delivered at 16” length Or You Come and Get It from our yard in Whitehorse $185/cord cut your own from the pile $190/cord you pick up 8’ lengths $220/cord you pick up 16” stove lengths 333-5174 or 633-3493

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed Everything over 8" split Prices as low as $250/cord Single and emergency half cord deliveries Scheduled delivery

MasterCard

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

Misc. for Sale 2 Alpaca sweaters made in Peru, Sz L, new, $100/ea. 633-3117 Bolland pipe, 7’ long, 6” I.D. sked, 40 or 1/4” wall, new, 1/2 price, $90. 667-6752 or 332-8706 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 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 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $0.99/each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or TreeTime.ca.

KLONDIKE UPHOLSTERY We recover: * Snowmobiles * Boats * RVs * ATV seats * Restaurant seats * Heavy equipment seats We also sell DYI supplies, foam cushions and mattresses. Call or text 867-335-2301 Rhythmic gymnastics/ﬁgure skating girl’s sequined costumes, sizes range from 5-6, $100 each, must be seen, can send pics. 867-689-5294 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

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. Women’s leather boots, sz 8, like new, rarely worn, $80 obo; boots bought at Coast Mountain, new in box, sz 8-8.5, dark brown, $75 obo. 668-5185

Misc. Wanted Attention Outdoor Climbers: Yukon Climbing Access Society seeks your input. Please email: climbingaccess.yt@gmail.com for the survey link by January 30 and be entered for a prize draw. Wanted: Condensed Reader’s Digest books in paperback form. 6674540 Wanted: Home exercise working order. 633-4806

bike

Wanted: Real wood ﬂooring small bathroom. Call 633-4826

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Wanted: used sheet metal rooﬁng for large shed. 334-6087

Sporting Goods Bowﬂex TC10 Treadclimber, great shape, c/w track lubrication kit, $1500. 456-7207

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

2014 Kia Rondo 5-dr SUV, auto, exc cond, low kms, extra set of tires on rims. 333-9020

Trucks & Vans

Cars - Domestic 1997 Mustang GT, 2-dr, V6, auto, green, no rust, serviced regularly, runs like new, $3,500 obo. 335-0894

2001 JEEP CHEROKEE

2002 Chrysler Intrepid 4-dr sedan, only 73,000kms, sunroof, power windows, auto, vehicle is in great shape, $3,750 obo. 334-9216

V8 auto, power locks/windows, cruise control, heated seats/mirrors, remote start, 16 disc CD player, new tires.

2005 Kia Spectra, 5-dr hatchback, 137,000kms, manual, great condition, $3,450. 333-9020

$5,450.00 Call 667-7777

2006 Ford Escape, $4,000 obo. 334-7305

exc

cond,

2015 Toyota Corolla, loaded, remote start, sunroof, heated seats, 26,000kms, new winter tires mounted on rims, $16,500 ﬁrm. 334-8031

Motorcycles

Downhill Rossignol skis, 170, blue with bindings, great shape, $100 obo. 633-2458

2010 2-passenger automatic scooter, 250cc, new cover, windshield, 400kms, new condition, $2,500. 333-9020

Stereo / DVD / TV

Snowmobiles

26” Sharp HDML TV, wall mounted or pedestal, manual, upgrading, $115. 667-2226

2003 Yamaha MM700 good condition, 144” track, lots of bolt on HP, $2400 obo. 867-336-3695.

2009 CHEVROLET 3/4 TON 4X4, EXT/CAB V8 / Auto $12,000.00 Now... $8,400.00 Call 667-7777

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Champagne Aishihik

Trust TRUST ADMINISTRATOR Job Type: Part time – hourly Salary: TBD Job Description: Under the direction of the Trust Chair Person, this position provides a variety of coordination and administrative duties to the Champagne Aishihik Trust (CAT).

Duties:

Volunteers

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.

Copper Ridge Place: Friendly Visitor Volunteer Task description: Volunteers need to complete our Application Package which includes an RCMP check. All volunteer will be screened in, have an interview and take part in an orientation to our facility. Responsibilities: Come once a week for an hour to spend time visiting a Resident. Skills needed: Patience; Ability to listen and communicate well; Reliability; Willingness to accept supervision. Time commitment: 6 months commitment requested

• Support the Chair and Board of Trustees by scheduling and coordinating all board, committee & community meetings • Consolidating & distributing materials and taking minutes at the Board meetings • Manage and coordinate the CAT records, including management of active, inactive, archival records and a reference library • Oversee the transferring of funds from investment accounts • Assisting the Chair in creating the annual operating budget • Monitoring operating budget funds and reporting on budget variances and cash flow • Assist the Chair with preparing reports, briefings, correspondence and proposals • Liaise with CAFN on communication and planning • Manage accounts payable, process expense claims & honorariums and arrange travel • Liaise with investment managers and contractors • Other duties as required

Experience: Grade 12 post secondary education or training, office administration or secretarial experience with coursework in bookkeeping or accounting or equivalent combination of training and work experience. Working in a First Nation trust environment would be an asset.

Incentive for the volunteer: Opportunity to contribute to community and elders living in care; Periodic in-service training related to working with elders; Volunteer appreciation/recognition program Catherine Chenier, catherine.chenier@gov.yk.ca, 867-393-7508

The Frostbite Music Society: 2018 Festival Volunteers First Call

Incentive for the volunteer: Experience in festival organization environment. 12 hour commitment gets you a weekend pass and food. Exposure to some great music.

2016 GMC Sierra SLT 3500 HD, 4WD, crew cab, dual diesel, 80,000km, black, 2 alternators, trailering wiring, camper, 5th wheel, high idle switch, underbody shield, box cover, $53,000. 633-4375

Utility Trailers 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 PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467

*Furniture Repair *Small Appliance Repair *Interior/Exterior Painting *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing *Window Washing

393-2275 SMITH’S CONTRACTING RENOVATIONS *New building renovation. *Windows, doors, siding, decks & fences. *All home repairs from footings to roof. *Over 30 years experience. Phone 867-689-2881

Giving Paw RECOGNITION WALL See our website for more info:

Sookie

Bacon

Eve

Dinozo

Niro

Ned

Bobcat

Scrooge

Boots

Ronnie

Blair

Annabelle

Thor

Olli

Snowball

Cobalt

Tyson

Pookie

Majik

Trapper

Houdini

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Services

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, crew cab, Z71 suspension, 4X4, command start, bucket seats. tonneau cover, exc cond, summer/winter tires w/rims, $15,500. 689-0537

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Services

*Restorations * Maintenance

633-6019

frostbiteyukon@gmail.com, (867) 668-4921

Trucks & Vans

HANDYMAN SERVICES 24-7 *Renovations * Repairs

FOR INFORMATION CALL

Time commitment: 12 hours over 3 days. Inform team leader if not available. Max 6 hour shift. flexible hours possible.

Misc Services

Home Repairs

Help control the pet overpopulation problem have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.

Skills needed: Onsite orientation provided, please provide any additional skills certification ie: First Aid, Yukon BARS course, Foodsafe...

Misc Services

2011 BMW X5 turbocharged Diesel AWD SUV, full options incl. command start, 360d camera, panoramic sunroof, navigation, dual dvd players, too much to list, $27,500. 333-9020

Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Carpentry/ Woodwork

2008 F150 4x4 crewcab, rack with ﬂashing light, exc cond, $7,500 obo. 334-7305

2018

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER:

Responsibilities: Fulfilling time/shift commitments, NO alcohol or drug use for duration of shift. Respectful attitude toward public.

Services

2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty ﬂatdeck Dually, 2WD, runs great, good tires, good glass, 240,000kms, $4,500 obo. 335-5465

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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

633-6019

Task description: Security Staff, Stagehands, Bar Staff, Production Assistants, Kitchen Help, Kids Day Activity Volunteers.

Please send all resumes and enquiries to: cafntrust@outlook.com

1996 Chev 6.5L diesel, tow package, air bag on suspension, $2,000 obo. 867-536-4876

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SALVAGE SALE The following insurance salvage is up for bids. Salvage vehicles may have significant collision damages. Listed salvage is currently located at Irving Collision Repairs. GST will be added to all bids. It is offered on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Bids close at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 29th. Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information. YEAR 2007 2016 2014 2009

MAKE Lexus Ford Toyota Honda

MODEL FILE NUMBER ES350 1301822 Fusion 1324375 Corolla 13288001 Civic 1329126

BRANDING Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage

Misc Services Misc Services

BUSY BEAVERS Hauling, Pruning, Painting Snow Shoveling General Labour Call Francois and Katherine 456-4755

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

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

SPEEDY SPARKLE Professional Snow-Clearing Company Specializing in downtown sidewalks and home driveways Fully insured Call Francis 668-6481 or 334-8480

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

RUNNING AT LARGE...

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

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Announcements

Snowclearing

Coming Events

Personals

Travel House Exchange To swap our home near the heritage village of Merrickville, on the Rideau Canal, ON (50 min south of Ottawa) for home in Whitehorse area July, August 2018. 613-269-4754 joan.walker@yahoo.com

Pets

Livestock 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 Ask about free delivery for larger orders Straw and alfalfa bales available 335-5192 * 668-7218 QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain ﬁnished. Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic pork - $5/lb Domestic wild boar - $6/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 * 335-5192

Pet Services CANINES & COMPANY Classes: Puppy Fundamentals/Basic Obedience January 9 & February 13 Puppy Essentials January 3 & February 26 Private lessons Training daycare available Call 333-0505

Pets Free to good home, 6-year old spayed female tabby cat, “Baby Girl”, very good cat, we can’t take her to our new place. 334-2018 after 6pm. Wanted: Aquarium 24”W x 21.5”H x31” diagonal. 393-6443

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communityDMBTTJàFET.ca 1-866-669-9222 Book by province or whole country and save over 85%! Announcements Coming Events Active Trails Whitehorse Association presents: Walking Portugal’s Coastal Rota Vicentina Trail Tuesday, January 23 Whitehorse Pubic Library Downstairs Meeting Room 7:15 pm. All welcome, free! Info: www.activetwa.org Ancient Beringians and Peopling of the Americas, the next Long Ago Yukon talk with Dr. Ben Potter of the U. Of Alaska, Beringia Centre, on Saturday, January 27 at 1pm Building a Better World: Implications for Individual, Family and Society January 26, 7:00pm, KD Cultural Centre. Saturday Workshop 1:00pm French Cultural Centre 393-4335

Chilkoot Trail/Log Cabin: Non-motorized weekend: January 19-21. Other weekends & weekdays: Multiuse. For into: 867-667-3910 Coffee House Saturday February 3, featuring: Deb Jutra+Annie Avery+ Open Stage! Help set up 6PM+open stage sign-up, 7:30PM show, bring a $5 bill, bsmt United Church 6th+Main, 633-4255 COME STROLL DOWN PENNY LANE at Whitehorse United Church Sunday, January 28, 7:00pm An evening of live Beatles music, so come listen, sing, maybe even dance a little? $10 charge. All proceeds to Mission & Service Fund and Braeburn Camp Fund 6th & Main Street, Upstairs Elevator access 867-667-2989 or wuc@klondiker.com Downtown Urban Gardeners Society AGM Wednesday, January 17, 6 pm Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Join the community gardening movement. All are welcome. Finger food potluck. FASSY Parent Caregiver Support meeting, Thursday January 25, 6:30pm at FASSY. Come and learn what’s happening for people with FASD in Yukon. Call 393-4948 Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? Explore dreams, past-life recall and out of body experiences. Learn about the sound HU. Workshop presented by Eckankar. Sat, Jan 20, 10–11:30 am, Whitehorse Public Library. 633-6594 Horaire piste Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 19 au 21 Janvier: activities non motorisees. 867667-3910 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 Jazz in the Hall, Thursday February 1. Grant Simpson’s Duke Ellington Duets with saxophonist Olivier de Colombel. Old Fire Hall. Doors 6:30 pm. Show 7 pm. Porter Creek Community Association meeting Monday, February 5th, 5:15 pm, Guild Hall. All Welcome. Come show your support. Info 6334829 Queer Yukon: free, all ages bowling night for the LGBTQ+allies community. Mad Trapper Alleys, Saturday, January 27, 7 - 10pm. www.queeryukon.com. Salsa and Bachata night, Intro Bachata and Salsa lessons at 8pm. Dance to the latest Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba music Saturday Januray 20th, 8:00pm-11pm, The Social House 102 Wood Street Stories Into Songs EN FRANÇAIS, free workshop for seniors. Help pro musicians make a song! January 25, 1830, AFY (Strickland). For more info: 336-2015 or wittheatre.ca The Yukon Circle of Change annual AGM is Wednesday, February 7, 7pm in the Lupine room of Whitehorse Public Library. Come help us Be the Change! yukoncircleofchange@gmail.com The Yukon Orienteering Association AGM is set for January 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Sport Yukon meeting room. All members are welcome. Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Khentrul Rinpoche, will be teaching in Whitehorse February 10 & 11. For information go to katogchokuling.org. Suggested donation $220. All are welcome. Whitehorse Concerts presents the Baroque Strings Collective on Sunday, January 21st at 1:30pm in The Yukon Arts Centre’s Art Gallery. Admission is by donation. Whitehorse Riﬂe & Pistol Club Annual General Meeting Sunday February 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm at clubhouse on Grey Mountain Rd. Yukon Bird Club annual Potluck supper/Slideshow on Thursday, January 18th at 6pm, Hellaby Hall, bring your pictures, 10 or less, on memory stick and dish to share. Yukon Science Institute AGM Monday, January 29, 5:30 pm at the Whitehorse Public Library. All welcome. Yukon Territorial Green Party AGM is Thursday, January 25th, at 7:00pm, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. yukongreenparty.ca

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FOOD? Meetings

Mondays 7:30 p.m. 4071 4th Avenue oayukon@gmail.com www.oa.org

DRUG PROBLEM?

BOBCAT SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Call or Text 867-689-5119 or 867-332-8327

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.

Coming Events

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ATLIN, B.C. THURSDAY 7:30PM 5 Mile Group (OM) Tlingit Cultural Centre 1-250-651-7799

BEAVER CREEK, YT 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

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MEETINGS:

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAYS 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 404A Ogilvie Street < BYTE Office> FRIDAYS 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Avenue <Many Rivers> SUNDAYS 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 404A Ogilvie Street < BYTE Office>

DAWSON CITY, YT

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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WEDNESDAY

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

FRIDAY

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