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I know what the government did in the past; they said where we had to live. I know that we’re not treated equally now, because I can feel it. We’re all Canadians and we should all be treated equally.”
An ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships. A critical part of this process involves repairing damaged trust by making apologies, providing individual and collective reparations, and following through with concrete actions that demonstrate real societal change.
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Cassie, a Mi’kmaq youth from a community in Nova Scotia
On September 30th, take the time to appreciate that Canada is a great country from coast to coast to coast, and that there were great peoples living here for hundreds of years BEFORE European settlers stepped foot on this continent. It is the duty of every Canadian TODAY to learn about the history of the Canadians who were here before that time. If we don’t, we lose a valuable part of who we all really are.
Georges Erasmus, Dene Nation, co chair of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
September 20, 2022(Cancelled) October 4, 2022 October 18, 2022 November 1, 2022
“Where common memory is lacking, where people do not share in the same past, there can be no real community. Where community is to be formed, common memory must be created.”
Meeting ID: 506 321 8045
Package will be available on the Town’s Website at the time of the meeting at: http://www.faro.ca/p/files and documents
Council Chamber is open to the public. The Next Regular Meetings are:
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The term ‘reconciliation’ often has different interpretations, but for the purposes of this guide, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada refers to reconciliation as:
Council Meeting
What does Reconciliation mean?
In its’ simplest form, reconciliation is about Indigenous and non Indigenous peoples coming to terms with the events of the past in a manner that rebuilds trust and respectful relationships. This will enable people to work out historical differences and build healthy relationships with a focus on bettering future generations in Canada
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Option C Votes 40
After completing Asbestos Removal, the Town should demolish and remove the Solar Complex building.
— Solar Complex
Office & Administration News Option A 55% Option B 45%
Option A Option B Option C Option D 63 52 100 20 504030 60 70 Gravel
Option A Option B
Support an alternate Quarry location away from residential development, such as Lot 1027 (Landfill Property).
The Town should try to actively list the Solar Complex (“as is”) for sale, until September 30, 2023, before any decisions are made.
Option B Votes 52
Gravel Quarry
Support the Quarry location initially proposed by Boreal Engineering Ltd.
Option A Votes 14
After completing Asbestos Removal, the Town should renovate the Solar Complex building as funding is made available.
Solar Complex Quarry
Option D Votes 28
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Plebiscite 2
Option A Votes 63
The Town should do nothing at this time and review the situation at the end of May 2023.
Option A 12% Option B 28% Option C 35% Option D 25% Solar Complex
Plebiscite 1 — Gravel Quarry
Option B Votes 32
Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee
There are benefits to both options. For instant Faro just celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Community Services Building. Most of the work to make this project happen was completed by our former council. While at the same time, fours years is long time, some perspective councillors may be discouraged by that level of com-
Advisory Committee Meetings......................p. 3
There are members of our community who are survivors of residential schools and children or grandchildren of Survivors.
CSB Grand Opening.....................................p. 4
Recreation New & Events.....................p. 6
Message from the GM of Rec. & Culture......p. 6 September Recreation Schedule p. 7
Fire Prevention Week p. 10
Have you checked your facets lately? ..........p. 9
Key Home Fire Escape Planning Tipps p. 11
Do you need Industrial Land? p. 9
Is chaired by Councillor Sarah McHugh and meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pmi n Council Chambers. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Town Office, Rec. Center, Landfill and Shop will be closed.
Public Works Advisory Committee
Is chaired by Councillor Sarah McHugh and meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm in Council Chambers. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 21 @ 2:00 p.m.
Fire Department ...................................p. 10
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Contractor Resource List..............................p. 9
Is chaired by Councillor Taylor Fetterly and meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Council Chambers. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 12 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Town of Faro Offices and Facilities will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, in accordance with the National Day of Mourning in Canada, to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Office & Administration News ..............p. 2
What does Reconciliation Mean? ........p. 1
The Association of Yukon Community’s unanimously passed a resolution at their 2022 Annual General Meeting to request that the Yukon Government extend the term for municipal councils from three (3) to four (4) years.
Town Contact Information & Staff Directory..p. 12
Themitment.budget
Council Meetings p. 1
for an election, even a bi election, is usually $3,000 or more, so having 3 elections in 12 years, as opposed to 4 elections in 12 years, saves in budget and staff time. However, that amount is just for the actual election and does not include the additional amount of time and money spent with new Council orientation and training, which can take place over several months as a new Council comes up to speed after an election. Would the length of term influence your decision to run for Town Council? The Yukon Government is looking for input before considering changes to the Yukon Municipal Act. Surveys are available online from September 1 to September 28, 2022 at www.yukon.ca/engagements while paper copies can be found at the Town Office.
The Town of Faro encourages every resident to take time on September 30 to learn about and remember all the children who suffered as a result of the Residential Schools and Federal Indian Day Schools
Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee
Town Office Closed
Sparky Mad Libs p. 11
Advisory Committee Meetings
Seniors Events p. 8
September 30, 2022
Plebiscite Results p. 2
Explore Volunteer Fire Fighters....................p. 11 Community Notices ..............................p.12
Should Town Councils have Three or Four Year Terms?
Public Works Up dates .........................p. 9
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
While watching the groups of our school children with their teachers and interested community members walk through the building, it was obvious everyone was impressed with the functionality and complexity of our new Community Ser-
On September 8, 2022 we held out Grand Opening of our new Community Services Building. It was a huge success, and I would like to commend all those who pitched in to make the opening ceremony happen. For those that were unable to attend, but would still wish to see it, I suggest you contact Mark Vainio, Operations Manager, to make arrangements for a suitable time to tour the building. MLA, Stacey Hassard sure can cook a mean burger, thank you
Mayor Jack Bowers
Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn, spoke of the contribution both the Federal and Yukon Governments
Thank you Wildstone for the incredible job. L R: Mike Melissen, V.P. Wildstone; Rory McGrinder, Asst. Superintendent, Bruce Paterson, Superintendent; Mike Evans, Project Manager.
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Minister Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services admiring the plumbing and what a wonderful job Wildstone did. It really is a piece of art.
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each department needed. After the speeches, a bronze plaque was unveiled identifying the contributions of all involved including the two recent councils and their CAO’s. This is a building we all can be proud of. I believe it also signals that Faro is on the rebound, that we are a growing community, and can anticipate more new construction to follow. We’re looking forward to the move in date.
Following the ceremony, a tour of the Community’s Infrastructure was arranged with Minister Mostyn, Deputy Minister Matt King, Director of Infrastructure Shelby Workman, Project Manager Ryan Brown, WSP Engineer Germaine Cave, Councillors Taylor Fetterly and Sarah McHugh and our CAO Larry Baran. We toured the lower bench around Dawson Drive, Harper Street, Hoole Street, and Mayo Avenues to see where the next phase of sewer main replacement would be. We noted that the existing asphalt there was paid for by the taxpayers of the Town and the future street surface must be asphalt again once the ‘ingroundwork’ is completed.
Thank you to Ted Baker with the Faro EMS giving Ambulance tours to the DVG Students
Lenka Kazda, GMF, giving the DVG High School Students a Tour.
Following the tour, we had an opportunity to discuss a host of topics as a group that I can’t help but feel will reap future benefits. I believe that our visitors left with a renewed sense of the community of Faro and that our little community made an impression on them, with all that they saw and heard.
We then drove through the unfinished section on upper Douglass Drive so the Minister and others could see firsthand the problems with the uncompleted works. Everyone strongly expressed their dissatisfaction with the slow progress and the quality of the work. A strong complaint was noted in the lack of notice given for different aspects of the work which was, and is, a big inconvenience to the residences affected. The Minister and his staff promised that corrective action would be taken.
MLA, Stacy Hazzard; Councillor Taylor Fetterly, Mayor Jack Bowers, Former Councillor Tina Freake
Thank you Sparky for coming out and welcoming the Del Van Gorder Students.
Thank you to Frank Stubbs with the Faro Volunteer Fire Department for giving Fire Truck Tours to the DVG Students
The CRIC's last day will be on September 16th. On behalf of the Town of Faro, I want to thank all visitors/residents for visiting our Interpretive Centre. In addition, I want to thank all my staff for all their hard work and dedication.
Recreation News & Events
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Our community and the Yukon Territory would benefit from more wellness programs. Wellness is a fundamental component of a community, and we understand the importance of attaining better physical and mental health. As a result, the recreation staff is working hard, looking into funding and partnership opportunities to restart the Women's Wellness Program. The last Women's Wellness Program was a great success. Thus, we would like to continue the program. In addition, we want to start a Men's Wellness Program more information will be shared soon.
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~Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Glow Bowling
Denis Bento Seniors Trip
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We are proud to provide our seniors with activities such as the last trip to Whitehorse. The activities in Whitehorse included:
The CRIC receives visitors from all over the world, and if you have a chance to talk to one of the CRIC employees, there are many stories! For example, this summer, we had a cat rescued from below the CRIC's back deck. The cat was happy and even posed for a pic-
~MacBride Museum Tour Movie Theater
Women and Men Wellness Programs
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The smile on the seniors' faces says everything! During the last seniors' trip to Whitehorse, one of the activities was water biking; although the activity sounded intimidating at first, the seniors did not fear it. Instead, they showed us how it's done!
~Glass Blowing at Lumel Studios Water Biking
Campbell Region Interpretive Centre (CRIC)
want to thank all residents participating in the Faro Market at the CRIC. Also, thanks to all sellers for selling their goods. For the Winter, we plan to have the Faro Market at the Rec Centre more info will be shared
Message from the GM of Recreation & Culture
Thanks to New Horizons for Seniors Program Funding for their support!
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1:00-2:00pm
1:00-3:30pm Open Gym
ThursdaysFridays
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Every Second Thursday*
Ages 6 to 12 Starting September 16th Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm
10:00-11:30am
1:00-2:30pm Open Gym 3:30-5:00pm Kids Club 7:00-9:00 pm Youth Group**
Adult Floor Hockey
Age 10-16 5 5:45 pm
Tuesdays
Time: 7pm-9pm
Faro Rec Centre Gymnasium
Parent & Tot*
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Parent & Tot*
Wednesdays
Host: Squash Yukon
Times:Location: Age 6-9 4 4:45 pm
Location: Recreation Centre Ages: 13 – 17
Please stop at the Rec. Centre from 1 6 pm to register your kid. For more info, please call 994 2375.
10:00-11:30am
Food will be provided.
*TBA meeting schedule will be posted online in advance.
Seniors Games & Walks 2:00-3:30p.m. Seniors Yoga 2:30-3:30pm Open Gym 4:00-5:30pm Open Court Basketball 7:00 pm Fire Practice (Fire Hall)
1:00-2:30pm
For More Information www.squashyukon.yk.caVisit:
Pickleball 3:00-4:30pm Open Court Basketball 4:30-6:00pm Open Gym
*Not organized by rec staff. **Bi Weekly, check schedule online or by calling the Rec. Center Questions or comments? Please contact the Faro Recreation Centre at 867 994 2375 or e mail recreation@faroyukon.ca. *Schedule is subject to change*
3:30-5:00pm Kids Club 6:00-8:00pm Archery* 7:00-8:30pm Adult Floor Hockey
Date: September 28th
16+ 6-6:45 pm
1:00-2:00pm Seniors Games & Walks 2:00-3:30 Seniors Yoga 2:30-3:30pm Open Gym 3:30-4:30pm Badminton 7:00-9:00pm Outdoor Volleyball*
Squash Clinic in Faro
Closed
Seniors Bread Baking Workshop
Saturday, October 8 3 pm 5 pm Recreation Centre (Curling Rink)
Tuesdays: 6 pm 8 pm
For more information, please contact Peter Kazda at pkazda@yahoo.ca
Wednesdays and Fridays
Senior Yoga Classes
Location: Del Van Gorder School
Games & Walks
Location:
Fun Archery Balloon Shooting
2pm-3:30pm
Archery
Starting on October 11th
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Location: Rec Centre (Curling Rink).
These Workshops are funded by the New Horizons for Seniors Program. For More information contact the Rec. Center Phone 994-2375 or e-mail recreation@faroyukon.ca
To Register call 994 2375 or e mail recreation@faroyukon.ca
Ages: 6 and up. Children under 6 are permitted with parental supervision.
Prizes available to be won Great opportunity for families to have fun.
Location: Rec Centre Youth Lounge Instructor: Cyndy Bekk
Come utilize the gym to walk or play cards. The gym is open for seniors who would like to improve their fitness goals. This program promotes healthy living, safe socializing, and exercise.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Ages: 6 and up.
Instructor: Marilyn Boyle
Time: 1pm 2pm
Children under 6 are permitted with parental supervision.
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24
Starting on Wednesday, September 7th
Does the purchaser need Single Phase power or Three Phase power?
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Does the purchaser need water?
Ifhome.youhave any concerns about how to do this, please call the Town Office.
The Town of Faro is Seeking Contractors in the community who may periodically be interested in short term contracts to clear and clean private properties where the landowner has been unable or unwilling to maintain their property after notice has been given and the Town is required to complete the work for the safety of the community under authority of the Property Maintenance Bylaw (Bylaw 08 04).
When Town Crews are unable to complete the work due to their own schedules, the Town has the authority to issue a contract to complete the work, pay the contractor, and invoice the property owner.
Periodically, the Town Office gets an inquiry about the availability of industrial land in Faro. Because most land around Faro is Crown Land, interested people usually end up contacting the Yukon Government Lands Branch (YGLB) about the possibility, after which the process was reported as being a bit challenging.
The Town Office needs to know how much land a purchaser would need for their business (e.g.: 1 acre or 10 acres?)
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That is changing because the Town of Faro is working closely with YGLB to develop a new industrial subdivision and bring more industrial land to the community. Currently, we are reviewing a few sites that would lend themselves to development and marketing, possibly as early as next Spring.
Contractor Resource List
For more information, please contact: Larry Baran, CAO 867-994-2728 ext 4 cao-faro@faroyukon.ca
may prove to only be an annoyance in your faucets and shower heads, it could potentially block the Water Bleeder hole which could compromise its’ function and water line freeze protection for your
So, what do we need to know to help make this a reality?
This notice is for residents on the Upper Bench (Yates & Douglass) who have been experiencing water service disconnections and reconnections. The Town Office encourages you to check your water faucets and bleeders to ensure that plastic shavings have not collected in your filters and
It is Almost Time To Turn your Water Bleeders! If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact Mark Vainio, Operations Manager 994-2728 ext. 7 Email: operations@faroyukon.ca Thank you, for your Cooperation Regarding this Important Matter!
If you are interested in acquiring industrial land in Faro, in the near future, please contact the Chief Administrative Officer, Larry Baran at 867 994 2728 ext 4 or via email at cao faro@faroyukon.ca.
Have you checked you faucet aerator lately?
Contractors who are interested in short term contracts are encouraged to contact the Town Office to add your name to our Resource List. All contractors will be required to have a current Town of Faro Business License or a Yukon Inter-Municipal Business License.
Pubic Works Up-dates
We would like to thank the Yukon Fire Marshals for supporting this event. Follow the Town of Faro’s Facebook Page or check out the Website for more information about Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fun games, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.
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Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Kieth Austin, a/ Fire Chief. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!”
Fire Department
The Town of Faro and the Faro Volunteer Fire Department are joining Yukon’s Fire Marshals in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM, October 9 15, 2022. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!
The Town of Faro, in conjunction with the Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Community BBQ & Recruitment Night in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”
Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
Volunteer Requirements: Atleast18 Years of Age Receive Medical Clearance from a Health Professional Complete a Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening from the RCMP; Attend Wednesday Night Fire FirePractices.Fighters receives an honorarium for their service.
Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
The Town of Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Community Barbeque
Location: The Old Fire Hall
Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Come out and learn about the important roll community fire departments play. Bring the Kids for Fire Truck Tours.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
Volunteers Needed
Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department is looking for New Members. If you are able to volunteer please consider joining Faro’s Fire Department.
Time 12:00 2:00 p.m.
Registration Tables will be set up for anyone wanting more information about joining Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department.
The Faro Volunteer Fire Department is accepting 2 Fire Explorers aged 16 &17, parental permission is required. Forms are available from the Town Office or at the School.
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Key Home Fire Escape Planning Tips:
Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
GM of Recreation & Culture Denis Bento Rec. Centre: 994 recreation@faroyukon.ca2375
Friday: 10 am 5 pm
Community Notices
Landfill Hours
Finance Clerk Glenda2728Powerext2
Wednesday: 1 pm 4 pm
www.facebook.com/TownofFaro
GM of Finance Lenka finance@faroyukon.ca2728Kazdaext3
The Source of official Town information and notices:
Heather Campbell
994 2728 ext 4 cao faro@faroyukon.ca Operations Manger Mark Vainio
Town Office
Doc Forbes passed away earlier this month. Doc served as a Council Member from 2009 till 2010, during a time when Faro was so busy with infrastructure projects. Doc Harold James Forbes, or simply Doc as we all knew him, was a big man with a big heart for Faro. Those who knew him, will surely miss him. Doc will be laid to rest with his first wife Phyllis later this month. Our condolences are sent to his family and children at this difficult time.
Correspondence to Mayor & Council: councillor.mchugh@faroyukon.cacouncillor.fetterly@faroyukon.cacouncillor.medvid@faroyukon.cacouncillor.nyland@faroyukon.camayor.bowers@faroyukon.ca
Tuesday: 10 am 5 pm
994 2728 ext 7 Town Shop: 994 operations@faroyukon.ca2758
Doc Forbes
Executive Assistant Jennifer Brooker 2728 ext faro@faroyukon.ca5
finclk@faroyukon.ca
Public hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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Job Postings
We were all saddened to hear of Heather Campbell’s unexpected passing last month. As many of you who were here then will recall, Heather was twice elected as Mayor of Faro, beginning in 2009 and serving till January 2014. Much of the earlier Building Canada Infrastructure Projects were started while she served as Mayor. As Mayor Heather took on the production of the local Community Monthly Newsletter, the Frozen Mukluk. This became a passion and she kept it alive even after her term as Mayor ending. Our thoughts are with her family and Heinz through this difficult time.
All job postings and descriptions can be found on the Town’s Website.
www.faro.ca
Town Contact Information & Staff Directory:
Larry Baran
Chief Administrative Officer
Saturday: 10 am 5 pm