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ir North isn’t putting enough federal government suits in its seats, and according to President Joe Sparling it’s preventing the company’s Whitehorse-Ottawa route from making money. The twice-weekly service, which stops in Yellowknife, was launched in Feb. 2014. “I anticipated when we launched that we’d be flooded with federal government travelers because it’s a far less expensive and far more convenient route,� he said. Sparling believes there are a number of reasons the company is coming up short. He mentioned Aeroplan Miles as an issue, since a lot of government employees redeem them. Air North’s operating costs are significantly lower than its main competitor because it’s not part of that program, he added. “It’s very expensive.� Another concern has been the federal government’s travel booking mechanism. Sparling said the new system doesn’t always show all the fares, or all the cheapest ones, and it’s driving high-yield tickets to Air North’s competitors instead. “We’re coming up short and taxpayers are spending too much money – we have to find a way to fix that,� he said. “A lot of federal agencies, like Aboriginal Affairs, are flying to and from the North under a mandate to somehow make the North more self-sufficient, and create more jobs. But invariably we find they buy more expensive tickets from our competi-
tors and they’re putting the very jobs we’ve created at risk. “To me, agencies like that should have purchasing policies that support their mandates.� Sparling said he’s pitched the idea to both a Senate standing committee and the Canadian Transportation Agency’s policy review committee for years. Ultimately, the biggest impediment to growth is one of capacity, he said. The pricing regime set by Air North requires a 75 per cent load factor – the percentage of occupied seats per flight – to be sustainable. But the Yukon market is flying with a load factor less than that, Sparling said. The load factor for the Whitehorse-Ottawa route was only 55 per cent for the first quarter of 2015, and Sparling estimates it to be about 60 to 65 per cent in June. There are two ways to improve load factors: either by growing traffic, or shrinking the number of seats in the market. Sparling said numbers show the company has done well to grow traffic over the years. In 2002, Air North transported under 25,000 passengers while its top competitor transported about 105,000. In comparison, Air North transported over 160,000 passengers last year while its main competitor transported about 100,000. “In essence we’ve created our own traffic, similar to what WestJet has done in new markets,� Sparling said. “But we haven’t grown the market enough to provide the load factors that are necessary to support the price structure, and that’s our next
challenge.� Increased charter and ground handling activities, coupled with growing fuel sales, have contributed to Air North’s projected operating profit of $1.5 million for 2015. That’s a significant turnaround from 2013, when the company lost an estimated $2.2 million. Sparling said despite facing challenges two years ago – namely a “turf war� with its two main competitors – the company found ways to diversify its revenue streams in 2014 and that led to a strong start this year. Last year, Air North launched a new charter program with Holland America, offering flights between Dawson City and Fairbanks, Sparling said. The company also has an airplane based in Edmonton that flies crews to Alberta’s oilpatch. Another plane is flown down to Vancouver, B.C. during the summer to offer sport fishing charters to the Queen Charlotte Islands. Sparling said commercial fuel sales to all of the major carriers that fly into Whitehorse have also grown, as well as sales to the federal government, Yukon Wildland Fire Management and other corporate customers. Another source of revenue has been additional ground handling activity for American Airlines, U.S. Airways and United Airlines in Vancouver and for KLM in Edmonton. That entails both check-in services and below-wing baggage handling services, Sparling added. “Basically those airlines have no employees, or very few, in Vancouver,� he said, “so we’ve taken over all of their handling.� Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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hitehorse’s only Filipino grocery store has shut down due to competition from big retailers and a lengthy investigation into the store’s participation in a program that places foreign workers in Yukon businesses. The Asian Central Store, which included a Filipino and Chinese restaurant, opened in January 2012. Owner Ailene Gayangos said her store provided a unique service to Whitehorse’s growing Filipino community, which she now estimates at over 3,000 people. “I know the feeling of being away and not having your comfort food,” she said. “Living in an isolated area, it’s always my passion to bring food... and bring the flavour here.” Gayangos said when she arrived in Whitehorse in 1989, there were maybe 20 or 30 Filipinos in town and it was almost impossible to find ethnic food. She opened her store to fill the gap, and stocked it based on customer requests. “Most of the time, with other immigrants... I will ask them to bring their container or spices that they would like me to look into, so I will try bringing it to them. So that made it really special,” she said. But nowadays, Superstore and other retailers are offering more and more specialty foods, and Gayangos is finding it hard to compete. She said her business has not been profitable, due to the high costs of rent, maintenance, and transportation. Gayangos relied on foreign workers to keep the business going. She hired most of her employees through the Yukon Nominee Program, which places prospective immigrants in Yukon businesses and gives them the opportunity to become permanent residents. “It’s really hard to get locals,
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Ailene Gayangos is closing down her Asian Central Store in Whitehorse. even local Filipinos to work in our establishment,” she said. “Some of them are working in government, or in the private sector, and we cannot compete with the salary.” But in May 2014, Gayangos received a letter that a community complaint had been filed against her business with the Department of Education, which oversees the Yukon Nominee Program. She said she doesn’t know who filed the complaint, or what it concerned. The Department of Education launched an investigation in response to the complaint. While the investigation was ongoing, Gayangos was not allowed to hire any new workers through the Yukon Nominee Program. Gayangos said what followed were months of confusion and poor communication from the government. In response to a request from Gayangos and her business partner, Mike Buensuceso, the Department of Education sent them an email in September 2014 informing them that the investigation had been forwarded to the Canada Border Services Agency for review.
The email included an apology for having failed to keep them updated. “We should be communicating regularly with you and have clearly failed to do so to date,” it read. Over the next few months, Gayangos and Buensuceso received several email updates from the Department of Education telling them that the CBSA’s investigation was ongoing and would likely be complete by the end of the year. Then, in January 2015, they received another email stating that the investigation was still ongoing. “We were informed by the Canada Border Services Agency that their offices planned to complete their investigation by the end of 2014. However, we are now told it will take longer,” the email read. Gayangos contacted Member of Parliament Ryan Leef for help this spring. On June 5, Leef forwarded her an email response from the CBSA, stating that “the CBSA does not currently have an investigation into the Asian Central Store.” However, Gayangos subse-
quently received a response to an access-to-information request she’d filed with the Department of Education. She was told her request was denied, “as the requested records are all related to an ongoing investigation.” Gayangos said no investigator ever showed up at her business or questioned her. She said the combination of financial difficulties and staff shortages caused by the investigation eventually became too much for her. A month ago, she decided it was time to call it quits. “You’re feeling kind of helpless,” she said. “For me, I feel that there’s some kind of rights as an employer that were compromised and there was no disclosure and there was no proper due process.” In an email statement to the News, a spokesperson for the Department of Education declined to comment on the specifics of this case. But he said the department has undertaken eight formal investigations under the Yukon Nominee Program since 2010, and that four more investigations are ongoing.
He also said investigations typically take “a few weeks,” but can take longer if the case is referred to an external agency like the CBSA. He confirmed that applications for new workers are not processed while an investigation is ongoing, but noted that “there is nothing restricting the employer from hiring local workers.” Genibeth Genito, a Yukon Nominee who’d worked at the Asian Central Store for just over a year when it closed on Tuesday, said there were times when the job was “crazy busy” because of the lack of staff. But she also said this job helped her feel comfortable in Whitehorse. “Pretty much the majority of the community goes here, so you’re able to connect,” she said. “For a newbie like me, it’s important that you’re able to be in familiar surroundings.” Genito now has 90 days to find another job so that she can keep her place in the Yukon Nominee Program. She said she’s worried, but she’s glad the store closed in the summer, as job prospects are better now than during the winter months. Still, for Genito and others in the Filipino community, the loss of a cultural hub is a real source of concern. Aileen Maningas, vice-president of the Canadian Filipino Association of the Yukon, said the Asian Central Store offered much more than groceries and authentic cuisine. She said community meetings and events were often held there because the Filipino community doesn’t have its own cultural centre. And in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, the Asian Central Store collected donations to send back to the Philippines. “Ailene and her staff had to go the extra mile because we didn’t pay them,” she said. “I’m really sad about it because it has become part of our life within the Filipino community.” Contact Maura Forrest at maura.forrest@yukon-news.com
Feds encourage Yukon families to sign up for child benefit cash these cash payments but who will not get that money until they News Reporter register,” said Pierre Poilievre at a anada’s minister of social de- news conference. Because of the program exvelopment visited Whitehorse pansion, some of the families are last week to encourage families not in the government’s database, to sign up for the universal child and won’t automatically receive care benefit program. the payment, he said. Last October the federal gov“Eight hundred seems like an ernment increased the program’s coverage. It used to be for families awful lot,” said Carol Church, owner and operator of the city’s with children under six, who reH&R Block, in an interview afterceived a $100 monthly payment. wards. She said she’s seen some Now for every child under of the letters being sent to famisix, a family will receive a $160 lies who qualify but who haven’t monthly-payment, and for every applied yet. child between six and 17, a $60 “Revenue Canada must know payment. who they are,” she said. “There are 800 families in Asked whether this announcethis territory that are eligible for Pierre Chauvin
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ment was part of a pre-election campaign, Yukon MP Ryan Leef, who was alongside Poilievre, said this announcement took place because the government had balanced the budget. “The timing has almost everything to do with the fact we balanced the budget and it’s time to put some of that money in the pockets of hardworking families,” said Leef. When Poilievre was asked why it was necessary for him to fly to Whitehorse to make an announcement about a program already announced eight months ago, Leef answered for him. “You can’t put a price tag on the value of having a federal min-
ister here, listening to Yukoners, talking directly to them,” he said. “We’re as far removed from Ottawa as you can possibly get.” Poilievre was also scheduled to attend the Adaka festival and was to meet with the business community, Leef added. “We’ve filled the minister’s schedule for today.” There is no firm deadline for families to receive the money – the program is retroactive and a payment for the money from January 2015 up to now will be sent out on July 20. “The sooner you sign up, the sooner you get your money,” said Poilievre. Last March, Canada’s parliamentary budget officer, Jean-
Denis Frechette, criticized the government’s measure, noting the program expansion would benefit families with little to no child care costs. “Many of the families that benefit from federal child-care initiatives do not incur child-care expenses,” Frechette told the Toronto Star. He also noted the cost of the program would go from $3.3 billion in 2013-2014 to $7.9 billion in 2017-2018. Poilievre lauded Leef’s work in the Yukon to help residents receive these benefits. He urged Yukoners to call Leef if they have questions about the program. Contact Pierre Chauvin at pierre.chauvin@yukon-news.com
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Tearful man asks for leniency after sexual conviction Pierre Chauvin News Reporter
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’m sorry.� Napoleon Ngeruka, an HIV-positive Yukon man who was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault for having unprotected sex while not disclosing his condition, offered these words as an expression of remorse in Yukon territorial court on June 29. Ngeruka struggled to contain his tears when he asked Justice Michael Cozens for leniency at the sentencing hearing. He was convicted on June 16 after pleading guilty. “He failed to disclose to her that he had HIV, he failed to use a condom and he failed to take anti-retroviral drugs to maintain as low a viral load dose as possible,� wrote Justice Cozens, adding that there could be no consent in that situation. The Crown is asking for three years in federal prison, but Ngeruka is pleading to avoid serving time in a penitentiary. His lawyer is asking for a conditional sentence of two years less a day. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the judge could give Ngeruka a conditional sentence, which could allow him to serve
the sentence at his home. That possibility was taken out of the criminal code for aggravated sexual assaults in 2007. The aggravated sexual assault charges were laid for two periods of time: 2005 and 2009. However, it is during the first one, in 2005, that the infection likely occurred, the judge said, which would make the conditional sentence available. “A conditional sentence is available but the Crown doesn’t think it’s appropriate,� Crown attorney Joanna Phillips told the judge. Ngeruka testified he has already been to jail three times, including once for breaching his bail conditions. He also said he lost friends after the case was reported in the media. “Sometimes when I go to bed, I wish I wouldn’t wake up,� he told the court. He had been under a curfew until last October. Justice Cozens noted Ngeruka suffered from a number of health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure. He is also the sole caregiver for one of his daughters, who suffered significant psychological damages after witnessing her mom being killed, the court heard. Ngeruka suffers from alcohol addiction, was diagnosed with
post-traumatic stress disorder and had to flee his home country in 1997 because of death threats, the judge also noted. However, the judge noted several aggravating factors, one of which being how Ngeruka infected a woman with HIV. While he expressed remorse, Ngeruka also made the complainant testify extensively about her sexual history, the judge said. After entering a guilty plea, Ngeruka disputed the fact he was the one who infected the woman with HIV. As a result, she had to disclose the nature, length and other details of her sexual life before the court. Her name and any identifying details that could reveal her identify are covered by a publication ban due to the nature of the crime. The judge ruled Ngeruka did in fact infect her, relying on expert testimonies from two doctors and the victim. HIV testing showed Ngeruka and the woman had a similar strain of HIV virus, one that is “not common� in comparison to other strains in the territory. None of the woman’s former partners except for Ngeruka tested positive for HIV. At trial, the woman testified
Ngeruka didn’t tell her about his condition, and didn’t use a condom. She would never have had unprotected sex with him had she known he was HIV-positive, she testified. The two first met in 2005 and their relationship lasted a couple of months. They met again in 2009, and had sex about four times, the woman testified. Justice Cozens also pointed
out that medical advances mean an HIV infection is not “a virtual death sentence anymore.� “But it’s still hanging over your head.� Despite that, the psychological harm is still quite significant, Phillips said. Justice Cozens is expected to render his decision on Ngeruka’s sentence next Thursday in Yukon territorial court. Contact Pierre Chauvin at pierre.chauvin@yukon-news.com
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hitehorse resident Adam Greetham has won this year’s $60,000 Yukon Innovation Prize for a new technology to make radon mitigation safer and more efficient. Greetham’s device could lead to energy savings for people in cold climates who live in homes with high levels of the radioactive gas. Greetham, whose background is in environmental remediation, said he got the idea for his new invention after attending radon measurement and mitigation courses sponsored by Yukon Housing. “I identified concerns and hazards within the radon mitigation industry in cold climates,� he said. “I have concerns that the performance may not be optimal.� Radon gas exists naturally in certain kinds of soil, and it poses no health risks at low levels. But it can seep up into basements when the pressure inside the house is lower than outside. This happens primarily in the winter, when the warm air inside the house has a lower pressure than the cold air outside. A thick blanket of snow on the ground also increases pressure in the soil, which can help push radon gas up through the foundations of a house. Radon gas can reach dangerous levels as it builds up inside a house. In fact, it’s the secondleading cause of lung cancer after smoking. To get rid of it, homeowners usually install a pipe from the ground beneath the floor slab out through the wall or roof of the house. A fan near the top of the pipe sucks air from
the soil and pushes it out into the atmosphere, keeping the soil pressure low. But in many homes, those fans run for much longer than necessary, and they often blow a lot of heat out of the house. That’s where Greetham’s invention comes in. The device acts as a regulator – taking measurements and shutting off the fan as soon as the pressure inside the house is a little higher than the pressure in the soil beneath. “It’s an automated system,� Greetham said. “It’s designed to provide optimum efficiency.� His system could also guard against another health risk. As radon fans blow out air, the change in pressure can prevent furnaces and stoves from blowing carbon monoxide up chimneys and into the open air. Instead, the poisonous gas could build up inside the house. But if the fans only run when necessary, that risk is reduced. The genius of Greetham’s idea is in its simplicity, said Stephen Mooney, director of Cold Climate Innovation at the Yukon Research Centre, which organized the competition. The device can simply be attached to a radon mitigation system that is already in use. “What people don’t know is how much heat they’re really sucking out of their buildings,� he said. “All that fan is going to do now is just to turn enough to keep those pressures different. And I think it will be cost-effective.� With the help of the Yukon Innovation Prize, Greetham hopes to have his invention on the shelves by January 2016. He plans to sell the devices to markets in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, for about $200 each.
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t was, as far as such things go, a nailbiter of an ending. Early last week, Canada’s senators, after seriously considering the idea of overturning a democratic reform bill passed by an overwhelming majority of our MPs and that would not have affected the Upper Chamber in any way, thought better and passed Michael Chong’s Reform Act. It wasn’t at all clear up until the final vote on the evening of June 22 how things would go, with some senators threatening to amend the bill – a move that would effectively kill it, as there wouldn’t be time for further revisions before the next election. It’s also reassuring to see that Yukon Senator Daniel Lang voted down the amendments and in favour of passing the bill. But it remains troubling that Lang didn’t see fit to answer our repeated queries about where he stood on the bill during the weeks leading up to its passage. After all, during that same period our senator’s office saw it fit to pump out news releases that shared his views on such matters as the 30th anniversary of the Air India bombing, as well as on more recent terrorist attacks. This refusal to communicate with his constituents only reinforces the impression that Lang is merely a lackey of the guy who appointed him – Prime Minister Stephen Harper being widely understood to not be a fan of the Reform Act’s aim of weakening the powers that party leaders wield. But what to do? You can’t exactly vote Lang out of office. Our Conservative MP, Ryan Leef, has no such assurance, of course. And, to his credit, he and his Liberal predecessor and nemesis, Larry Bagnell, have made positive noises about voting in favour of the Reform Act’s provisions if they are elected during the upcoming autumn election. That’s important, because, in the end, MPs must choose to liberate themselves from the heavy-handed powers that their party leaders have wielded in recent years. The Reform Act doesn’t require party caucuses to adopt new rules that give MPs newfound independence – it only offers them the opportunity to do so, through the holding of a recorded vote at the start of every term. If a majority of a party’s MPs opt in, it
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would allow them, as a group, to decide by vote whether one of their peers deserves to be removed from a leadership position or booted from their caucus altogether. It would also remove from the hands of party leaders another stick used to keep members in line: a veto over each MP’s candidacy in the next election. Taken together, it’s hoped that these measures will create an environment in which MPs are less fearful of defying their party leadership. As we’ve said before, these rules, had they previously been in place, could have created a very different situation for Bagnell when he faced a leader who told him he could either prop-up the long-gun registry or leave the party. Leef maintains he faces no such pressure, but it’s no secret that Harper runs an especially well-disciplined political party, and our MP performed some pretty fancy footwork before finally voting in favour of a doomed NDP-sponsored motion that supported an inquiry into the matter of missing and murdered aboriginal women. You can expect Leef to make much of this vote while trying to woo voters. He maintains Bagnell never stood up to his leadership in such a way; Bagnell, meanwhile, says he voted against his party on many occasions. For those inclined to
look for some hard numbers to resolve such disputes, rather than rely on anecdotes, it happens that there is some. J.F. Godbout, a Universite de Montreal political science professor, has made a spreadsheet that tabulates and ranks every Conservative MP by the measure of how many times they’ve voted against their party. It puts Leef at #27, having voted against the majority of his party five times in the past term. Godbout also has the numbers for how frequently Bagnell dissented during his terms as MP. He concludes that Bagnell was the more “disobedient� of the two, in that he more frequently voted at odds with the majority of his party. Of course, this kind of numerical comparison has its limits. Both politicians served at different times, and voted on different issues, as Godbout notes. And, of course, they belong to different parties. At least both Leef and Bagnell seem to have gotten the message that many voters are fed up with MPs being too cowed by their leaders. Even under the Reform Act’s new rules, it will take time for a more independent culture to emerge among Canada’s parliamentarians. But we can at least hope we’re seeing a small step in the right direction. (JT)
LETTERS No excuse for homophobia Open letter to the person who slowly drove past me on Hillcrest Drive in Whitehorse around 2:15 p.m. on June, 25, 2015, unwound their van window and while driving past yelled: FFFAAAAGGG!
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I hope you are prepared for that eventuality, and its consequences: I would not want to be associated with the stigma of homophobia. Owen Williams Whitehorse
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Alaskans cringe as new B.C. mine ramps up tures, community economies, recreation and subsistence, and, of course, its profitable seafood and tourism industries that employ thousands by Keith of people,” he said. Other Alaskan politicians Halliday have also weighed in, including Senator Lisa Murkowski. UKONOMIST “Canada is clearly not engaging with us,” she said earlier this year. “I met with the mericans generally Canadian ambassador when I don’t pay much attenwas in Whitehorse in Septemtion to Canada. ber … I’m trying to elevate One sure way to fix that this.” is to build a giant tailings Since she chairs the powerpond uphill from the borful Senate committee on der, especially one with over energy and also sits on the one hundred million tons of appropriations committee potentially acid-generating (watchers of House of Cards tailings in the watershed of a famous salmon-bearing river will know what this means), her close attention to Canadiloved by both First Alaskans an issues must be giving the and the Alaskan commercial vapours to our embassy in fishing fleet. Washington. Yukoners will be I’m talking about the Red curious to see what she and Chris mine, in the Stikine watershed just south of Dease the other senior Alaskans in Washington do when we ask Lake. Given the response from Alaska, they should have them to help us on Shakwak funding, Yukon River salmon called it the Red Flag mine. or ANWR and the Porcupine Alaskan Lieutenant-Govcaribou herd. ernor Byron Mallott made a The tension has been special trip to B.C. to investigate. He’s an Alaskan political further heightened by other heavyweight as both a Tlingit planned mines in the waleader and a former mayor of tersheds of rivers that pass Juneau. The region’s rivers are through Alaska, as well as the “key to southeast Alaska’s way fact that the company behind the Red Chris mine also of life including native cul-
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owns the Mount Polley mine. Yes, that’s Imperial Metals. Their disastrous tailings pond breach last year at Mount Polley discharged five million cubic metres of tailings water into a nearby creek. (That’s 1.3 billion gallons to Alaskans). Remember that the Red Chris mine is located in northern B.C., which has one of the most controversial land claims situations in Canada. All of this raises an interesting question. If many in the mining industry are complaining how hard it is to get permits in the era of aboriginal title and U.S.-funded environmental campaign groups, how can such a controversial mine possibly be going into production? The answer to this is that the Tahltan Nation has negotiated an impressive deal with Imperial Metals. According the Vancouver Sun, 87 per cent of Tahltan citizens who voted approved the arrangement. The details are secret, but are said to include training, jobs, revenue sharing and – critically – close Tahltan involvement in an enhanced program of environmental monitoring at the mine. A majority of the monitors will
be Tahltan citizens and independent third-party monitors will also be involved. The First Nation also successfully demanded an independent expert review of the mine’s tailings pond plans. Imperial Metals accepted the 22 recommendations made by the review. “Expanding the mine to its intended capacity will make the jobs, training and other benefits that we are using to build our nation possible. From here on our environmental oversight role – an important part of our agreement – will also start to expand,” said Tahltan Central Council President Chad Day when the mine officially opened last week. The Sun also reports that 20 to 30 per cent of mine employees are Tahltan members, a figure which the First Nation hopes to boost to 50 per cent within the next decade. This deal has undercut opposition to the mine by urban environmental groups, as well as by Tahltan citizens who don’t agree with their central council. Shortly after the Mount Polley disaster, an elders group called the Kablona Keepers blockaded the mine site for several weeks. Nonetheless, the mine
era in the countries that have most recently made the switch to proportional representation are a mirror image to our situation here in the Yukon. New Zealand, for example, suffered two devastating false majority governments in a row. Parties representing a huge majority of the electorate were shut out of power. The formation of grassroots electoral reform groups were a direct response to governments representing a small minority of the electorate, that broke election promises, ignored public consultation and governed as “elective dictatorships.” Sound familiar? We have, both federally and territorially, the worst examples of false majority governments in memory, with broken election promises, ignored public consultation, and agendas that do not represent the will of the majority. Elective dictatorships. Those countries, when faced with these same problems, made the switch to proportional representation. Now it is our turn. It is our time, to take the next natural step in the evolution of our electoral system. It is time to see our voices taken seriously by our elected representatives
and reflected in the governance of our beautiful territory. I encourage everyone to seek out electoral reform online. Listen for the next Democracy Salon and other events put on by Fair Vote Yukon. Come out to these events for inspiring conversation and offer your input. We deserve representation that reflects our collective will and lives up to the true concept of democracy. Let’s get this change done, folks.
opened. The Imperial-Tahltan deal provides a template for future mining projects in B.C. and more broadly in Western Canada. Even controversial mining projects are feasible, as long as the local community is convinced the benefits outweigh the risks. This means careful management of environmental risks, as well as hiring local people and sharing the financial benefits with the First Nation. It also helps that the mine expects to be open for more than 25 years, which means many years of benefits for the Tahltan. It also gives a longer payback for investments in training or mine services businesses. The Alaskans are still opposed to the mine in public, but in private they’re probably glad the Tahltan talked Imperial Metals into a tougher environmental protection regime than the B.C. government initially asked for. Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. He won this year’s Ma Murray award for best columnist. You can follow him on Channel 9’s Yukonomist show or Twitter @hallidaykeith
LETTERS ER a costly alternative to recruiting more GPs
cent of the power is granted to a party on a minority of votes, leaving a majority of the elecI’ve been in the Whitehorse torate without a representaGeneral Hospital emergency tive voice. The resulting “false room at least 35 times in the majority” becomes a haven last five years in order to get of unaccountability in our my prescriptions renewed. governments, and all too often I was recently told that each renders the expressed will of emergency room visit costs the people irrelevant. the Yukon government nearly With this simple but hugely $400. So the Yukon governbeneficial change, however, ment would rather pay $14,000 we can expect legislatures in for me to get my prescriptions which each party receives the renewed rather than recruit number of seats that reflects more diligently to satisfy the the percentage of the popular demand for general practitiovote they received. So a party ners. with less than 40 per cent of the vote does not control the Christian Torbik Whitehorse entire agenda (as is the case with our present system). They Let’s fix our broken will, however, have more influelectoral system ence on policy outcome than a party with only 25 per cent of The commitment to electoral the vote. reform announced by Justin But the important point is, Trudeau recently is the most all parties have a say in goverencouraging news from Ottawa nance, resulting in policy outin some time. I commend the come that is a closer represenLiberals for recognizing a very tation of the will of the people. serious problem at the core of This change is coming, our electoral system. folks. And, with the unabated This antiquated first-pastdiscontent of our territorial the-post (FPTP) system that government drifting so far we still use – a brave step for from the true concept of reprefledgling democracies censentative democracy, I believe turies ago – just doesn’t work this wonderful change will with our multi-party systems. happen here in the Yukon first. More often than not, 100 per The final days of the FPTP
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Appalled by terrorist footage in Conservatives’ attack ads Open letter to MP Ryan Leef: It was with horror and disbelief that I viewed an online video on Global National News
dated June 26, entitled “Federal Conservatives use ISIS propaganda in political attack ads.” The ad showed several clips of ISIS videos of people about to die in horrible ways. These people, whose faces are very visible, belong to families who have lost them to terrible atrocities. I am sure you are not without sympathy and respect for their grief. Your ad, however, does not convey this. Rather, it is an exploitation of these horrendous circumstances. There is a place for legitimate discussion of various foreign policy options; this attack ad does nothing to advance that discussion. Surely you can convey your message without resorting to such appalling and disrespectful advertising. Judy Harwood Dabbs Tagish
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Body recovered from Schwatka Lake A body was pulled from Schwatka Lake Wednesday night. The coroner says an autopsy is being performed but it is too early to confirm the man’s identity. Police say they were called to the lake around 11 p.m. Wednesday night when someone spotted a body. “Yukon Coroner’s Service confirms that the body is that of a male however the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed,� acting chief coroner Heather Jones said in a news release. “An autopsy will be performed as the investigation continues.� RCMP spokesperson Const. Julia Fox said it’s too early to talk about cause of death. Officers need to wait for the autopsy. On June 15, police were called to Miles Canyon. Witnesses reported a 19-yearold man had jumped or slipped from the cliff, near the bridge. He has not been located since. (Ashley Joannou)
Woman in hospital after single vehicle crash A Whitehorse man is facing a string of charges after a crash that sent a young woman to
hospital. On June 26 at approximately 7 p.m. RCMP were called to a single vehicle crash on Long Lake Road. A 25-year-old woman was taken by paramedics to Whitehorse General Hospital and later airlifted to Vancouver. A four-year-old in the vehicle was unharmed, according to police. Abraham Scott, 30, is facing one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm, one count of impaired driving with a blood alcohol level over 0.08, one count of obstructing a police officer and two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. The case is still being investigated. Whitehorse RCMP is asking anyone with any information to please contact police at 867-6675555. (Ashley Joannou)
Robert Campbell Bridge reduced to one lane for two weeks The Robert Campbell Bridge will be reduced to a single lane from July 6-20 to allow for repairs to be made overnight. Improvements to the ageing bridge, which was built in 1975, will include deck patching and concrete sealing.
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at the end of Main Street shortly after 10 p.m. on June 25. They found a man bleeding from an apparent stab wound in his arm. A knife was recovered at the scene. The victim was taken to Whitehorse General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A second man, 41-year-old Joseph Bernier, has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon. Police are still investigating and are asking anyone with information to call the RCMP at 867-667-5555. (Ashley Joannou)
Police seek driver who knocked over light post Police are still looking for the driver who crashed a truck and left it blocking part of the road Friday. On June 29, shortly after 3 a.m., Whitehorse RCMP, Whitehorse Fire Department and ATCO Electric were called to a single vehicle collision on Hamilton Boulevard. According to a witness, a truck appeared to have struck and knocked over a light post.
The truck was in a ditch, but the trailer it was pulling was still up on the road and blocking part of the way. The light post was also across the road. The driver of the truck was gone. Police say they don’t know if alcohol was a factor in this case. They are still investigating and ask anyone with information to contact Whitehorse RCMP at 867-667-5555. (Ashley Joannou)
Donations stolen from Whitehorse A&W Thieves swiped a donation box from a Whitehorse fast food chain last week. Police were called to the downtown A&W on the morning of June 29. Sometime overnight someone had smashed a window and stolen a box full of donated money for multiple sclerosis research. Investigators don’t know how much money was in the box. Anyone with any information is being asked to please contact Whitehorse RCMP at 867-6675555. (Ashley Joannou)
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Liza Muyco Starts Term As Whitehorse Rotary President Since joining the Rotary in 2003, Liza Muyco had always wanted to involve young people in the service organization. That is why Muyco, an accountant, office manager and businesswoman, is excited about her incoming term as President of the Rotary Club of Whitehorse starting on July 1. As club president, she plans to engage the youth to form either an Interact Club for those with ages 12 to 18, and a Rotaract Club for 18- to 30-year-olds. “The youths are our future leaders and to get involved in these organizations develops their leadership skills for various community and international projects,” Muyco said. “It is a life-changing experience for those who are involved in this worthwhile organization.” A former long-time resident of British Columbia, Muyco moved to Whitehorse over two years ago. She first joined the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise in 2003. Then moved to Surrey in B.C., where she became one of the founders and charter members of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Whiterock, B.C. before moving to Whitehorse in late 2012. Muyco was involved in various Rotary projects and fund raising initiatives. She has completed the Rotary Leadership Institute. In Whitehorse, she served as Director for Nakai Theatre for 2 terms and as Treasurer for the Yukon Council on Disability (YCOD) “My wish is to set up Rotaract and Interact Clubs for younger Rotarians to prepare them for future roles,” Muyco said. Originally from the Philippines, Muyco is the first Filipino woman to lead an international organization in Canada. The Rotary is a civic organization with over 1.2 million members worldwide. “I chose Rotary among any other organization because I know the Rotary’s ideals of creating lasting change in our communities and around the world,” Muyco said. “This is my way of giving back to the community by doing hands-on community service and international projects.”
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Other third parties should follow HarperPAC’s lead, close up shop, says Kingsley He has expressed fear that Canada has been going down a Canadian Press path similar to the U.S., where so-called political action commitOTTAWA tees – known as PACs – raise and anada’s former chief elecspend huge sums of money to toral officer is applauding influence political outcomes. the abrupt end of a contro“We have no idea who they are, versial Conservative political acwe have no idea who is contributtion committee Friday and calling ing, we have no idea how much on similar third-party groups to they are contributing,� Kingsley shut their doors as well. said. “Return the contributions Jean-Pierre Kingsley says he and let us have an election in acwas “very happy� to learn the cordance with the law.� group known as HarperPAC had HarperPAC has promised to shut down, and said he believes return donations to contributors. others – including the left-leaning Engage Canada, another group Engage Canada – ought to follow launched earlier this month by suit. former NDP and Liberal strateThe website for HarperPAC, gists, claims to be non-partisan. the brainchild of several longtime Last Friday, it launched a new Conservative supporters, disaptelevision ad targeting the Conserpeared late last week after a party vative approach to health care. spokesman publicly criticized the The group did not respond to a group – particularly its choice of request for an interview on Friday name. but it issued a statement instead. “Engage Canada is operat“I think they should all shut ing with the current legislative down,� Kingsley said. “Don’t set up shop, wait for the framework,� spokesperson Jessica Hume said in an email. writ to be dropped and then regThird-party groups can accept ister as a third party as you’re supmoney in the pre-writ period posed to. And follow the rules.� without having to disclose dollar Kingsley said he is particularly concerned that third-party politiYukon Housing cal organizations are cropping up Corporation’s Rent to take advantage of a lack of Supplement Program is now available in the regulation in the months before rural communities. this fall’s Oct. 19 vote – a conseVisit www.housing.yk.ca to learn more. quence of a fixed election date. Kristy Kirkup
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that are funded by union dollars. “We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,� he said.
Taylor did not respond to interview requests. The decision to shutter HarperPAC came after Conservative spokesman Kory Teneycke spoke out publicly against the organization in a report in the Toronto Star. The party does not “need proxies or other organizations� to speak on its behalf, Teneycke said. “We are more than capable of doing it ourselves,� he said. “I’m sure the motives of these people were well-intentioned, but their efforts were ill-conceived and unhelpful, ultimately.� Teneycke called it “very inappropriate� to start an organization in another person’s name that left a reasonable impression the group has something to do with the Conservative Party of Canada when it does not. “We were prepared to take whatever actions necessary to prevent that from continuing.�
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he store is tiny, but so far the draw has been huge. The newest shop to open its doors inside Horwood’s Mall is Cultured Fine Cheese. A micro-sized business taking up only 135 square feet, Larra Daley’s shop offers cheeses from around Canada and Europe. Since opening last week, interest has been steady – the kind of steady that doesn’t give you time for lunch or a bathroom break. “(Opening day) was actually a bit overwhelming. My husband took the day off of work from his business to come in and be here and just share the excitement and it was smokin’ busy,” she said. And it wasn’t just first day excitement. “I had a girlfriend stop in on Thursday morning just to say, ‘Hi, how’s it going’ and she spent the whole day helping me and came back the next day to just help me out because I think she felt bad that I was a bit swamped.” On Wednesday a passing cousin had to call Daley’s husband to come in to help because she didn’t have time to get to her cell phone. The fact that she’s already considering the possibility of hiring someone to help is a good problem for a new business to have. Daley says she’s grateful. “Whitehorse is really receptive to small business, to new businesses. So we’ve had a really amazing welcome, we’ll see how that all kind of balances out in the coming weeks and seasons.” Working in the shop surrounded by display cases of cheese, Daley pivots between slicing wedges off of large wheels and chatting up the customers about the cheese they’ve chosen, where it comes from, what to pair it with and what they might want to try next. It’s reminiscent of a sommelier talking about good wine. Though Daley insists she’s not an expert, that conversation is the kind of service she says she wants to offer people. “Talking to a customer, getting an idea of what sort of flavours they like, how adventurous they are, and for me sometimes I want to push that with them a little bit (to try new things.)” When the doors opened, the store started with between 50 and 55 different cheeses. About 40 per cent of the cheeses come from Europe, 35 per cent from Quebec and the rest from elsewhere in Canada. “I think probably some of the best cheese in Canada is coming out of Quebec,” Daley said, pointing to what little’s left of her wheel of Louis D’or Quebec cheese. “Personally I feel like that’s almost on the same level as like comte or beaufort, which has been made in France for hundreds of years. Classic, famous, French cheese.” So far Yukoners have shown themselves to be open to variety, she said.
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Larra Daley’s newly-opened Cultured Fine Cheese store is seeing early success in Horwood’s Mall. Smoked applewood cheddar from P.E.I. was gone by the second morning. The year-old comte went really quickly and so did the cave-aged gruyere. Each cheese has a small card that tells you what it’s made with and the flavours to expect, whether it’s the subtle fruity aromas of butter crab apple in the organic Raclette de Compton Poivre or the essence of roasted and salted hazelnuts in Le Blackburn. “There’s such a wide variety. What makes a good cheese, I think, is consistency, texture plays into it, flavour obviously, aroma. But it’s really subjective to the person eating the cheese,” she said. News of the Yukon shop is spreading. “We’re seeing tourists come in and find us already too, who are really
excited to find some of their favourite cheeses from back home,” she said. Alongside the cheese are all the fixings: Jellies and artisanal preserves, crackers, olives and mustards, balsamic vinegars and truffle honey from Italy. “I can definitely say the product sampling has been a lot of fun,” Daley said. While researching her new business, Daley visited cheese shops in Vancouver and Calgary and reached out to others in the business. “There’s kind of a select group of people who decide to dedicate their lives to cheese, I guess,” she said. “It has been really welcoming. Everybody I’ve approached has been really receptive and really open to ongoing contact if I have questions and stuff. So that’s been nice.” And she’s already imagining road
trips when things slow down. “I can’t wait until some point in the future I can pack my family up and do the little road trip through B.C. and meet all these people that I’m working with and get tours of the cheese factories and the farms and stuff like that.” Daley says they’re still experimenting with what cheese to stock. The store is too small to order directly from Europe, so they have to go through a wholesaler. That can mean having to order as much as nine weeks ahead of time. For the younger cheeses closer to home Daley says she wants to make sure the extra travel to the North doesn’t impact flavour or quality. “I’ve been checking with some of our customers who come in who recognize cheeses from Quebec and are trying them and I’m saying, ‘does
it taste like home? Is it still the same as when you had it in Quebec?’” she said. “I’m getting really good feedback about that. I’m feeling like so far quality isn’t compromised at all.” When asked why she would dedicate her time to this pursuit, Daley responds “Do you like cheese?” “Usually 99 per cent of people say ‘yes’ and that’s why. My husband and I both love cheese and we were finding that so many of our friends like us, when we leave the territory, one of the things we were cramming into cooler bags or suitcases upon returning was cheese,” she said. “It was just something we were hoping there would be a bit of a niche market for, cheese presented in this way.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
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New venture aims to boost advanced biofuel demand in Canada Ian Bickis Canadian Press
CALGARY t hasn’t been an easy road for biofuels in Canada, but green energy producer Bullfrog Power is hoping to get some mileage out of a new program. Bullfrog is offering to arrange for used cooking oil to be converted into biodiesel for companies that want to offset their carbon emissions, and later extend the program to retail customers. A key issue is that the company is promoting the use of advanced biofuels fashioned from waste materials rather than food crops, one of the ongoing criticisms of the biofuel industry. Company CEO Ron Seftel said that he’s pushing for more uptake of advanced biodiesel because it’s less controversial, and it can reduce vehicle emissions by 90 per cent compared with conventional diesel. “It’s a pretty significant reduction in GHGs on a litre per litre basis,� said Seftel. Donald Smith, CEO of research group BioFuelNet Canada, said hopes for greater use of crop-based fuel in cars have suffered amid criticism over using food for fuel, questions about how much it actually reduces emissions and lately the plunge in gasoline prices. Then there is the problem of modest government targets for biofuel use, Smith said in an interview. “On the Canadian side of things policy has not been strong,� he said. “There doesn’t seem to be a lot of enthusiasm.� Progress on advanced biofuels is further along in the United States, according to Smith, with several plants producing hundreds of millions of litres of
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oil used in the plant comes as a waste byproduct, and the process helps both farmers and the environment. He said Canada’s current mandate that biodiesel make up at least two per cent of diesel fuel creates a sizable 500 million litres of biodiesel demand, but the industry is pushing for the mandate to be increased to five per cent. “You live and die on government mandates,� said Paszti. “Government environmental policy in Canada and the U.S. is what drives renewable fuels takeup.�
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Global warming could hurt polar bear numbers in Alaska, elsewhere as soon as 2025: report Under either scenario, the bears in the Alaska, Russia and Associated Press Norway group – with an estimated population of about 8,500 – would ANCHORAGE, ALASKA start to be affected in either 2025 bout a third of the world’s or 2030, said lead author Todd polar bears could be in Atwood, an Alaska-based USGS imminent danger from research wildlife biologist. greenhouse gas emissions in as He said the main reason is soon as a decade, a U.S. governthis part of the Arctic has sufment report shows. fered some of the most dramatic The U.S. Geological Survey, the declines in summer sea ice. Interior Department’s research Polar bears feed primarily on arm, said updated scientific seals and use sea ice for feeding, models don’t bode well for polar mating and giving birth. When bear populations across the world, the sea ice retreats in the summer, especially in Alaska, the only state polar bears are forced to land. A in the nation with the white bears. study earlier this year found the The report released this week land-based food would not help a is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife polar bear adapt to the loss of sea Service’s recovery plan for the ice. The Office of Naval Research polar bear. It is expected to be said the past eight years have had published Thursday in the Federal the eight lowest amounts of sumRegister. mer sea ice on record. Greenhouse gases are blamed The USGS didn’t predict spefor the climate warming that’s cific number declines and instead reducing the polar bear’s summer projected whether a population sea ice habitat. would see a decreased or a greatly The effects of diminished sea decreased population. ice will lead to population declines “That’s not to say that we’ll lose throughout the century. Scientists polar bears completely out of the saw no rebound in population area, but we think that they’ll be numbers in the projections that at a greatly decreased distribustretched to the year 2100. tion than what they currently are,� The scientific models attempt- Atwood said. ed to predict the effects on polar Polar bears in Canada and bear populations under two sceGreenland also could see dramatic narios: one in which greenhouse population drops by 2050. Bears in gas emissions stabilized, and the the high Canadian Arctic fared the other in which they continued best in the two scientific models. unabated. They saw a “greatly decreased� Mark Thiessen
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Young men’s paths to jihadist views vary, federally funded study finds alone a comprehensive overview of what all terrorists discuss and Canadian Press believe. But they hope it will help OTTAWA guide authorities – including federally funded study of Canadian agencies – in devising young people who emcounter-radicalization programs braced radical jihadism found aimed at dispelling extremist they had little else in common, suggesting efforts to discourage thought and dissuading young people from joining Islamic extremism must be flexible and militants overseas. tailored to individual cases. Concern about adoption of “Terrorist Chatter: Underradical beliefs has only deepstanding What Terrorists Talk About” examined the online ac- ened since two Canadian soldiers were killed just days apart tivities of seven men who were last October by jihadi-inspired born or raised in the United “lone-wolf” attackers. States and active in the jihadist The authors say radicalizascene. tion is a highly complex and All seven were either conindividualized process, often victed of terrorism-related ofshaped by a poorly understood fences or, in two cases, killed in mix of factors. “It is no surprise extremist-related incidents. The study by U.S. firm Flash- then that counter-radicalization initiatives are equally complex.” point was funded through the While all seven subjects federal government’s Kanishka shared a common background, program, a terrorism research it appeared from their online effort led by Public Safety activities that their interests, Canada that flowed from the recommendations of the inquiry views and approaches were into the 1985 Air India bombing. highly varied. Some were more focused on The Canadian Press obtained religion, while others were more the study under the Access to into politics, the study says. Information Act. Some immediately adopted a Flashpoint compiled 1,871 jihadist mindset and others took online posts written by the much longer to come to these seven men in various open forums over several years. Some views. “Given this diversity, it were extremely brief, others becomes obvious that any more than 10,000 words. The counter-radicalization needs to researchers assigned them to be tailored to the specifics of the three main categories: social, case. Flexibility is the name of religious and political. the game.” The researchers stress that Another main finding was their work cannot claim to be a that, at least early on in their complete analysis of the views of the seven individuals, let conversion, the men were all Jim Bronskill
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Conspiracy theories abound in such online forums, the authors note, but three of the men vehemently denied suggestions that western governments – not al-Qaida – were behind the 9-11 attacks and the July 2005 assaults in London. One of the seven, Tarek Mehanna, born in Pittsburgh to Egyptian parents, used biting sarcasm to dismiss such notions in a 2005 posting. “There is unanimous agreement that it is not Muslims that carry out these attacks – nay, not even human beings; rather they are Martians who come to Earth to cause all of this havoc in preparation to take it over.”
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eople around the world have pledged their love, expressed their frustrations and declared their pressing need for pizza in billions of tweets in the last two years, all using emojis. The pictograms have become an integral part of online communication, according to the more than 10.1 billion tweets collected by website EmojiTracker since it launched on July 4, 2013. “They fill in body language, tone of voice, that sense of emotional nuance that you lose when you have just text in formal communication,� said Gretchen McCulloch, a Montreal-based linguist and writer. The standards for emojis and other computerized text are controlled by the non-profit Unicode Consortium. On June 17, the group issued its latest update to the Unicode standard and added a bottle with a popping cork, a turkey and the oft-requested taco to its lineup of symbols. The taco emoji had been the subject of an online petition started by Taco Bell that grew to 32,000 signatures by the time the
new symbol was released. The absence of a taco symbol and the presence of multiple forms of rice cakes and sushi reflect the Japanese origins of emojis. Originally developed by Japanese cellphone manufacturers, existing emojis became fully integrated into the wider standard for computer text in 2010. Since then, the Emoji Subcommittee of the Unicode Consortium has taken submissions from consortium members and the public at large on new additions. The number of emojis has grown to 1,281. The process has led to some idiosyncrasies. There are three distinct emojis for trains, but none for a high-five. Until this year, emojis representing faces and people were only available in a single colour. And emojis are displayed differently on different operating systems, which can lead to confusion. The dancer emoji, for instance, was proposed to the consortium as a symbol modelled on John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever.� Google’s Android software stays relatively close to the original intention, while on Apple phones Travolta becomes a salsadancing woman in a long skirt.
the University of California, San Diego. He says teenagers using emojis are not all that different than early humans using cave paintings. Those drawings weren’t just artistic expression, Cohn said, but were probably used to augment storytelling. “Using images integrated with spoken language, in this case with text, is as old as human communication,� he said. “This is just an extension of that, siphoned through a technological tunnel.� While the Canadian flag is represented as an emoji, McCulloch said she wishes Canadians had an emoji to call their own, beyond the Canadian flag. “We could have a moose emoji,� she said. “That would be pretty cool.� HO/CP
Various emojis are shown in a handout photo. McCulloch said emojis can’t necessarily be used to replace existing language. She points to the opening sentence of “Emoji Dick,� a translation of Herman Melville’s classic “Moby-Dick� that spins an emoji take on “Call me Ishmael.� “Something like telephone, man, sailboat, whale, okay sym-
bol – I don’t know if that’s linguistically specific,� she said. Instead, she said, what people seem to do is use emojis to emphasize or illustrate what they’re typing about, as someone would illustrate a tweet about shopping with shopping bags. Neil Cohn is a post-doctoral fellow studying visual language at
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Old school or new? Math teachers debate best methods as scores fall “alternative methods.� “I’m trying to be objective and I don’t want to tell teachers they can’t use a particular method at all, but I want to be clear on which methods have been shown to work and which haven’t.� Having said all that, Stokke admits that her research can’t conclusively pinpoint discovery-based learning as the reason for Canada’s faltering math scores. Her research reinforces an assessment by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2012, where 65 countries took part in the Program of International Student Assessment that examined math skills of 15-year-olds. Canada fell in those scores as well.
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TORONTO on’t get math teachers started on best teaching practices. The discussions are emotional, heated and they don’t agree on much – except that Canadian kids are falling behind their peers in other countries, and there’s no clear solution. There are generally two camps: those in favour of the old-school method to lecture kids with a “drill-and-kill� format that preaches practice, and another, ever-growing group that believes a more creative approach is needed to engage students. At a recent event in Toronto, dozens of teachers waited in line to take selfies with math-teaching celebrity Dan Meyer, delaying his keynote talk at the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education conference. He is part of the new-school camp. His approach is simple, Meyer says on the phone from California, where he’s a math education researcher at Stanford University. He presents a problem at the start of class, and lets the students try to figure it out. Hopefully, he says, the students will struggle. “That initial moment of struggle prepares them for what they’ll learn later,� he says. Meyer cites several studies that back up his ideas, including one from Manu Kapur, a professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Kapur’s study shows students who are given a problem to solve on their own – before instruction from a teacher – outperform students who are given the traditional lecturing style. The technique is in the early stages of implementation across Ontario, according to Sheena Agius, a math coach who helps teachers with the new method in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Just like all other boards in Ontario, it is moving away from rote learning to try to get students to understand math at a deeper, more conceptual level. “Just because we’re doing it, doesn’t mean we’re doing it well yet,� she says. “But it’s a learning process for teachers and that will come.� Meyer has many acolytes, such as Paul Alves, president of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Educa-
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Math teacher Paul Alves holds a visual learning aid at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School in Brampton, Ont. on June 24. tion and a high school math teacher at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School in Brampton, Ont., northwest of Toronto. “Teachers are really engaged by the way (Meyer) teaches math because when they try it they see the same thing – the excitement students have to do the math – and it changes the classroom. It invigorates it and energizes it, which wasn’t the case before,� Alves says. That engagement is priceless, Alves says. He says a teacher at another school dove headfirst into the newschool method for his Grade 9 applied math class. The class, he says, jumped from 40 per cent on the provincial tests using the old method to 70 per cent after implementing the new one. Yet both Meyer and Alves say they aren’t advocating abandoning the classic “chalk-and-talk� style. “At some point I need to know that kids can factor a quadratic equation, and sometimes you have to practise that skill to get good at it,� Alves says. On the other side of the dividing line, old-school math teachers are just as vociferous. Anna Stokke, a math professor at the University of Winnipeg, is a staunch defender of lecturing and practice. She recently published a report with the C.D. Howe Institute that
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The new language of climate change by David Suzuki
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f nothing else, the G7 countries’ recent agreement to end fossil fuel use for energy by 2100 signals a shift in the way we talk and think about global warming. Previous agreements were about reducing carbon emissions from burning coal, oil and gas. This takes matters a step further by envisioning a fossil fuel–free future. There are reasons for cynicism: the long time frame means none of the politicians
involved in the commitment will even be alive, let alone held accountable, for meeting the target in 2100; Canada and Japan watered down Germany’s proposal to end fossil fuel energy by 2050; and many governments, including Canada’s, haven’t met even their current weak commitments. But in calling for deep emissions cuts by 2050 and an end to fossil fuel energy by 2100 – “decarbonization” – the non-binding pledge at least shows governments recognize the need to confront climate change. Canada could show it takes the commitment seriously by heeding the advice of 100 scientists (including 12 Royal Society of Canada fellows, 22 U.S. National Academy of Sciences members, five Order of Canada recipients and a Nobel
Prize winner, from a range of disciplines) who released a statement with 10 reasons why “No new oil sands or related infrastructure projects should proceed unless consistent with an implemented plan to rapidly reduce carbon pollution, safeguard biodiversity, protect human health, and respect treaty rights.” According to Simon Fraser University energy economist and statement co-author Mark Jaccard, “Leading independent researchers show that significant expansion of the oil sands and similar unconventional oil sources is inconsistent with efforts to avoid potentially dangerous climate change.” Another author, Northern Arizona University ecologist Tom Sisk, said it’s not just about climate: “Oil sands development is industrializing and degrading some of the wildest regions of the planet, contaminating its rivers, and
transforming a landscape that stores huge amounts of carbon into one that releases it.” The reasons for a moratorium include: oil sands expansion and investment are incompatible with climate protection and are slowing the shift to clean energy; monitoring and enforcement are inadequate; landscape is being contaminated and reclamation is insufficient; First Nations treaties are being violated; affordable alternatives are available; cumulative impacts have been ignored; and Canadians are demanding solutions. Of course, it will take more than a non-binding pledge and slowing or halting oil sands expansion to avert the worst consequences of climate change. In an article in the journal Nature last year, eight scientists who signed the moratorium statement, including Jaccard, argued Canada and the U.S. must stop treating “oil-sands
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production, transportation, climate and environmental policies as separate issues, assessing each new proposal in isolation. A more coherent approach, one that evaluates all oil-sands projects in the context of broader, integrated energy and climate strategies, is sorely needed.” As part of a co-ordinated strategy, they proposed putting a price on carbon, through a carbon tax or cap-and-trade, to “ensure that the full social costs of carbon combustion are incorporated into investment decisions about energy and infrastructure.” Carbon pricing is widely accepted as an effective way to discourage fossil fuel use and encourage clean energy development. In future, people will look back and question why we burned such precious resources so wastefully. Fossil fuels are solar energy, concentrated over millennia and useful for numerous applications, many of which we probably haven’t even discovered. Yet we’ve burned them largely so people, often solo drivers, can move around in tonnes of metal and plastic on land-destroying and expensive infrastructure. And we’ve used them to create increasing amounts of plastic packaging and unnecessary products that are now choking our oceans and land. Moving toward zero carbon emissions – in a much shorter timeline than agreed upon by Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States – is absolutely necessary, and not just for the climate. Eliminating fossil fuel energy will cut dangerous pollution, create new economic opportunities and ensure resources are available for wiser applications. The words of scientists, government leaders and other experts – and now Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama – make it clear that it’s time to turn the page on this destructive and relatively recent chapter in our history. Now we must ensure our leaders strengthen and act on their commitments. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.
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Water fountains in the tundra began escaping from beneath the 10-foot square, and during the summer of 1949 the slab collapsed into an enormous, waterfilled thermokarst cavity. Eventually the slab sank as much as 50 feet below the surface.� Two years later, engineers injected refrigerant brine in the ground and installed freeze probes around the wellhead. That refroze the well shaft and reestablished the permafrost seal. Thirty years later, a drilling company sunk a well in the same area. It flowed out of control all winter, covering a portion of Farmers Loop with two feet of ice and inspiring lawsuits from local homeowners whose houses and cars became glaciated.
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hile tightroping on tussock heads in a bog off the Chandalar River, two companions and I heard a waterfall. Strange. Looking through binoculars, we saw a knee-high fountain of clear water in the tundra. The flow was as thick as your leg. We squished over to investigate. The three of us had never seen water spewing from the ground in such a way. The clear water was so cold it burned, forcing us to pull our hands back after a second or two. A few days later, on our flight out of the bush, pilot Dirk Nickisch said yes, he had seen tundra “hydrants� in a few arctic valleys. When I got back, local experts watched a video. They theorized that we had seen the effect of high-pressure groundwater finding a way through permafrost. Dan White is a hydrologist by trade who wears his Xtratuf boots less often now as the University of Alaska’s vice president of academic affairs and research. He thinks the hydrant may be an artesian well pressurized by a permafrost barrier. “Looks like water entering the subsurface from higher on the mountain,� he wrote in an email. “That is just the place it found to get out through the frozen ground. My guess is that water is channeling though a thawed ice wedge or something.� The gusher is about 75 miles north of the Arctic Circle, on the
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Wilderness guide Garrett Jones takes a photo of water fountaining from the tundra near the middle fork of the Chandalar River. south slope of the Brooks Range. That part of northern Alaska has remained cold enough to preserve permafrost — ground that remains frozen through the heat of at least two summers (it often has endured thousands of summers). The area featured other permafrost-related landforms, such as a house-size pingo. We ate lunch on top of the mound one day, noticing the birch trees that grew on it were rare in the surrounding spruce forest. Permafrost researcher Kenji Yoshikawa said sometimes pingos and frost blisters generate fountains. He thinks what we saw might be related to a frost blister, a pimple caused when freezing ground in early winter blocks groundwater already restricted from beneath by permafrost. The fountain we saw might be what happened when the pimple popped.
Water held under pressure by permafrost can be a problem if we try to use it. In 1946, workers for the Army Corps of Engineers drilled a well near the eastern end of Farmers Loop in Fairbanks. They penetrated a permafrost layer and the nonfrozen layer beneath it. At about 100 feet, they hit water. It was under so much pressure a fourfoot gusher erupted from the drill hole. Water flowed around the well casing in what engineers called an “uncontrolled artesian well.â€? Corps workers pumped cement down the casing to seal the well. They topped it with a 10-foot square of concrete that was one foot thick. “In August 1948 the final loss of control occurred,â€? wrote geologist Troy PĂŠwĂŠ in the chilling publication, Geologic Hazards of the Fairbanks Area. “Water
Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute.
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visit by her cousin Nigel, his wife Maya and their six year-old daughter Nina from England. A trip to Skagway and another longer one to Dawson City were included. Whitehorse activities included visits to museums. Kathy gathered up a well-chosen selection of northern books for Nina to read during her visit. Theme-related Playmobile toys were purchased as gifts for her to play with. Imparting historical information to this articulate youngster with a bewitching smile would
be my task. What could be more fitting for a history hunter? We greeted them at the airport with hugs and smiles. Kathy presented little Nina with a large husky dog stuffy that she immediately named Twinkle, and clutched firmly throughout her visit to the Yukon. The ride from the airport included a detour that took us via Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse rapids. Here, I explained that, over a hundred years ago, thousands of gold rush stampeders placed their lives in peril by
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careening through the then untamed waters. Nina just clutched Twinkle more firmly, fearing that he would fall into the frigid waters. We took them to the Caribou Crossing Trading post where, among other things, they took a ride with a dog team. I pointed out to my little cousin that the dog sled was a very important form of transportation in the early days, when the ice was on the river and a blanket of snow covered the frozen ground. The concept of Yukon winter was difficult to convey when the temperature was nearly 30 degrees Celsius. We followed that with a trip to Skagway. Stopping at Carcross for a short while, I told Nina to imagine Lake Bennett once filled with hundreds of tiny handmade Dawson-bound water craft. She played happily in the sand with a small plastic shovel she found lying on the beach. In Skagway, we had booked a ride on the White Pass train through the mountains. I told her about the gold rush, and how the stampeders took their supplies up the White Pass Trail while above them, on the mountain side, laborers worked on the construction of the White Pass railroad. The White Pass, I told her, became a vital supply link to the Yukon, bringing goods and people to the interior at a reasonable price. This information did not seem to excite her much. As the string of passenger cars rumbled and rattled their way to the summit of the White Pass however, Nina, wearing her White Pass engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat, became excited as we approached the first of the two tunnels that we passed through. The physical experience of the trip left more of an impact upon her than did the details of events from 100 years ago. I knew upon our arrival in Dawson that I was championing a lost cause. As we entered town and drove along Front Street, Kathy and I pointed out the various historic features of the community and regaled them with interesting stories about each. Nina wanted to see the house we once lived in. Tucked in between her parents in the rear seat as we wove our way up one street and down another, Nina was quiet until we reached Fifth Avenue, where, when passing Robert Service School, she spotted the immense playground. Her excitement was doubled as we passed the newly installed play toy behind the swimming pool, with its multi-storey tube slide. And that is where we went the following morning after breakfast. Dawson was filled with numerous opportunities to impart the history of First Nations and the gold rush. On the dome overlooking the Yukon River and the Klondike valley, I recited Robert Service Poetry to our guests. An evening cruise on the river was a good time to talk about early river transportation.
Nina was excited to go on a treasure hunt of the Parks Canada window displays looking for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Klondike Gusâ&#x20AC;? in the historic buildings of Dawson. As she rushed to the various displays, I covered themes of mercantile history, saloons, blacksmithing, early newspapers, and prostitution (we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell upon that topic). She was eagerly looking for Gus. At Discovery Claim on Bonanza Creek I told her about the myths surrounding the origins of the gold rush. She threw sticks into the water for our dog Casca to fetch. But I think we struck the paystreak, both literally and figuratively, when we panned for gold at Claim 33. There, our host, Ginny Holl, provided pans with paydirt and instructions on the fine art of gold panning. With fierce concentration, Nina swirled the water around her pan, slowly and patiently washing away the gravel and sand to expose the tiny grains of gold that lay within. When the gold was all that remained in her pan, she carefully transferred it to a tiny glass vial (along with the gold her parents and Kathy had recovered from their pans) and clutched the container firmly. The vial and its contents were later carefully wrapped and stowed away in her suitcase for the long journey home to England where, I am told, she displays her gold to one and all with great pride. Back in England, Cousin Nigel sent me a message telling me about Ninaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class presentation about her trip. She introduced her classmates to Twinkle (lots of oohs and aahs) and described what to do in case you encounter a bear. During their visit, they had seen a large grizzly and a brown bear with two cubs, she said, but she made no mention of history. She also told them how to pan for gold. This very much intrigued her classmates, as well as adults, who were filled with questions about Canada. One of Cousin Nigelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acquaintances, an American, was surprised to learn that the Klondike is not located in Alaska. Our little six year-old got that part right. She is, after all, a bright young girl who may, some day, even become interested in history. Any teacher can tell you that children that age donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a well developed concept of the past. Concrete experiences are what impress the formative young mind. The abstract history part of the brain doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t develop until they are older. Regardless of my failed attempts to inspire our little guest with the unique culture and history of the Yukon, we had a wonderful time. It was I who learned the biggest lesson. Thank you Nina! Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in Whitehorse. His three books on Yukon history are available in Yukon stores. You can contact him at msgates@northwestel.net
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Making sense of mixed messages from the mammoth steppe by Erling Friis-Baastad
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he icon of the mammoth steppe, Mammuthus primigenius, is well represented in the Yukon’s fossil record. Thanks to remains preserved in permafrost from the Klondike gold fields and Old Crow, we’re wealthy when it comes to mammoth teeth, bones and tusks. “The woolly mammoth is an incredibly important animal for understanding ice-age habitat,” says Rachel Schwartz-Narbonne, a PhD student at the University of Western Ontario and lead author of a paleontological study published in Nature Scientific Reports last month: “Solving the woolly mammoth conundrum: amino acid 15N-enrichment suggests a distinct forage or habitat.” “It’s fascinating to think, ‘How on Earth did this species manage to survive in something we would consider a hostile environment?’” she says. We have Yukon specimens of mammoth from 140,000 to 18,000 years ago, a period of time of drastic climate changes. (The Pleistocene epoch lasted from 2.6 million years ago to 11,700 years ago). And the mammoth steppe, a dry, cold and wind-swept land of tough grasses, was also home to horses, short-faced bears, steppe bison and other mega-critters that once thrived along a huge swath of habitat between Spain and Yukon and then disappeared in a late-Pleistocene extinction. Schwartz-Narbonne likens the highly populated long-ago steppe to today’s African savannah. “You are going to have to understand how they lived if you are going to understand what factors were involved in their extinction,” she says. “Trying to liken the African savannah to ice-age Yukon, you get an incredible mental image.” It’s also a disturbing image, given rapid changes to today’s climate and ecosystems. “(Mammoths) were a keystone herbivore, which means they created the habitat they lived in,” she says. During their travels, they transported shoots and seeds. They stirred and aerated soils. By defecating they nourished plants. By grazing and browsing they determined the foods available for other herbivores. But those same busy mammoths have been creating confusion back at the laboratory. That confusion, or amazement, came to be called “the woolly mammoth conundrum.” “Mammoths were herbivores, right?” says Schwartz-Narbonne. They mainly ate grasses. The gut contents, handily preserved in Yukon permafrost, told scientists so. Fragments of meals trapped in mammoth teeth told scientists so. Nitrogen begged to differ. “When we looked further, we found this really high value for
nitrogen isotopes, which suggested this was a carnivore, but we knew it wasn’t a carnivore – that meant something really weird was going on with the woolly mammoth,” she says. The image of a woolly mammoth tearing at animal flesh was hard for paleontologists and other scientists to digest. And that was one of the reasons SchwartzNarbonne’s co-author and supervisor Fred J. Longstaffe, her then graduate student colleague and peer, mentor Jessica Z. Metcalfe and colleague Yukon paleontologist Grant Zazula wanted someone with a strong chemistry background, like Schwartz-Narbonne, also working on this project. “(The mammoth) was either eating something very different – still grasses, but distinct grasses,” she says. “Or it was living in a very distinct habitat from other herbivores with lower nitrogen values, or it had some kind of weird physiological mechanism, which made it look like a carnivore in its isotopes even though in every other way it was clearly a herbivore.” She and her colleagues started looking into bulk protein preserved in mammoth bones and teeth. “We broke down the bulk protein into individual amino acids, which are the building blocks.” These confirmed that mammoths shared basically the same dietary physiology as other herbivores. The evidence, however, also suggested a distinct diet or a distinct habitat. One of the suggestions made was that woolly mammoth were living apart – in an area that was especially dry. Another possibility was that mammoth were eating some kind of food other herbivores didn’t want or couldn’t get at. With their long tusks and big feet mammoths would have been able to brush snow aside to get at decayed plants below – plants with time-altered nitrogen isotopes. Mammoths might have used the same migration routes repeatedly, depositing dung to and fro. They would then have been eating grass repeatedly fertilized with their own feces and whatever nutrients that contained. “Woolly mammoths were very influenced by the climate they lived in,” says Schwartz-Narbonne. If they required distinct habitat and food any change to climate or vegetation could have had devastating effects. Climate change is forcing today’s scientists to master a variety of disciplines and employ ever-evolving research tools and techniques, she says. “The most exciting work that needs to be done is at the edge of fields,” she adds. The boundaries of disciplines are being challenged, as is the case with anthropology. While organisms of all sizes were facing drastic changes in latePleistocene habitat, human hunters showed up. It is too soon, however, to pronounce definite conclusions about the cause or causes for extinctions. “It is important to keep an open mind,” says the scientist. Schwartz-Narbonne says she never intended to become a paleontologist. There was already one in the family, her father, who special-
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Mammoths shared the Yukon steppes with herds of other prehistoric animals that also vanished by the end of the Pleistocene epoch 11,700 years ago. izes in the very first animals. After late-night debates with herself over university catalogues and course
schedules, she came to a place where many disciplines meet, including traditional morphology (the
study of organism structures and their functions), physics, geology, chemistry, mathematics, archeology, and who knows what else? That’s the wonderful thing about this interdisciplinary work – there are still questions that can be thought through by people with very different backgrounds, says Schwartz-Narbonne. All thinking together they may soon be able to tell us where the Yukon’s woolly mammoths went ... and why. This column is co-ordinated by the Yukon Research Centre at Yukon College with major financial support from Environment Yukon and Yukon College. The articles are archived at http:// www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/research/ publications/your_yukon
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Zach Bell edged out of medals at road nationals Robert Jones/CanadianCyclist.com
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few milliseconds are all that separated Zach Bell from another national championship medal on Saturday. Racing in the Canadian Road Cycling Championships in Saint Georges, Que., Bell just missed out on making the podium, placing fourth out of 151 riders. “It was just inches on the day again and I was on the wrong side of those inches,” said Bell. “But I was happy to have another shot at it, get to the line and have the opportunity. But it wasn’t in the cards for me unfortunately.” Bell, who is originally from Watson Lake, was one of eight cyclists to log a time of exactly 4:34:00, with a ninth cyclist coming in at 4:34:04 and another three at 4:34:06. It was that close. Bell, who is captain of the SmartStop pro cycling team, won gold on at the championships two years ago on the same 186.2-kilometre course. SmartStop teammates Robert Britton and Kristofer Dahl in 14th and 31st, respectively. “In 2013 most of the strong guys on the course were flying solo on individual teams. This year we were basically all packed on three big teams,” said Bell. “Our team, SmartStop, being the smallest, we had three guys there.” Two days earlier Bell raced to a 10th place finish in the Canadian Time Trial National Championships. The two-time Olympian completed the 42-kilometre course in 1:01:30.28, just 4:16.65 behind the winner. Britton claimed a fifth place finish in the race. “The time trial course didn’t suit me very well and as far as national time trial results go, it’s probably pretty low on my list,” said Bell. “I haven’t been putting a lot of energy into that discipline in recent times. “I think the road race was pretty decent for our team. I had a shot at it. It’s the same course as I won on (in 2013). It came down to a very similar scenario in the end with a
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small group sprint. I didn’t get the corner quite right this time and had something working against me on the way in – having to do some work on the last 20 kilometres that I didn’t have to do last time. There were some fast, fresh guys still sitting in the group.” Bell is just getting back into the swing of things since taking a month off of racing. The 32-year-old took a break after feeling worn out by a busy start to the season. He pocketed a podium spot at the Vuelta Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic way back in February. “I had a really heavy piece of the calendar at the beginning of the year for the first time, so I trained really hard in the fall and winter and coming into the spring I did a lot more racing than I have in years past,” said Bell. “It was a bit of a gamble. We knew there was the potential it would either make me or break me and in the end it kind of broke me. “Fatigue caught up with me and I had to cut a couple races out.” All rested up, Bell might compete in some races in the BC Superweek that kicks off next week with the Tour de Delta. He also plans to lead his team at the Tour of Utah early August and the Tour of Alberta in September. “I felt like my form is coming back, so that was good. Hopefully that’ll mean good things in the near future as I go into the second part of the season,” said Bell. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Max Melvin-McNutt flies down the six-step at the Canada Day Skate Comp at Second Haven Skate Park on Wednesday. Melvin-McNutt regained his title at the annual competition. Tom Patrick News Reporter
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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition for skateboards to hit up Second Haven Skate Park on Canada Day for a competition. It would seem having Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Max Melvin-McNutt win it is also a bit of a tradition. After missing it last year, the 21-year-old was back on top at the Canada Day Skate Comp on Wednesday in Riverdale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to skate as much I like to these day because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; training for snowboarding,â&#x20AC;?
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said Melvin-McNutt, who snowboarded in a World Cup in the Czech Republic this past winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So it was nice to come out here, perform and win too.â&#x20AC;? Melvin-McNutt won the competition, which is the de facto Yukon skateboard championships, in 2008 and then three years straight from 2011-2013. He rose to the top Wednesday with a backside lipslide down the handrail, a crooked grind on the handrail, a blunt to fakie on the quarterfinal and an ollie heelflip to 180 on the pyramid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done the crooked grind, the back lip or the blunt
to fakie in a contest before,â&#x20AC;? said Melvin-McNutt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an awesome turnout with a lot of great skateboarding. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always good when everyone is skating hard.â&#x20AC;? Lower Post, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cody Ball, who won the comp last year, placed second behind MelvinMcNutt. Curtis Carlick, Sean Bossenberry and Paddy Robinson rounded out the top-five spots. Third placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carlick also won the best trick competition on the pyramid, landing an ollie over the hubba to flat. Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jerry Miller,
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Curtis Carlick launches off a ramp. who placed second at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comp, won best trick on the sixstep with a pop shove-it tailgrab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone was awesome skaters; everyone did really well,â&#x20AC;? said Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honest really glad with the turnout this year â&#x20AC;Ś Max hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been here the last couple of years. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed him being around here.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most impressive thing I saw Max do was the blunt to fakie on the quarterpipe.â&#x20AC;? Declan Casey took first in the under-12 category and Whitehorse band Soda Pony performed to close out the event hosted by Bringing Youth Towards Equality. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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he Whitehorse Glacier Bears are all so good at launching off the walls in turns, but it isn’t really evident until you see them race against other teams, says head coach Malwina Bukszowana. “Swimmers continue to prove that they are getting very good under the water off the walls. They gain a lot on every turn and we cannot see it at home because all of them are good at it, we cannot compare it in Whitehorse,” she said in a news release. Five members of the Whitehorse swim club were launching off the walls and scooping up strong results at the B.C. AA Long Course Championships over the weekend in Kamloops. They won two medals, made 18 finals and set seven club records. Cassidy Cairns barely qualified for the championship and turned out to be one of the two Whitehorse medalists. Swimming in the girls 12 to 13 category, Cairns won silver in the 100-metre breaststroke, cutting five seconds off her personal best. “A great surprise was Cassidy Cairns,” said Bukszowana. “Cassidy swam very smart, being patient and holding long and strong stroke. Breastroke is all about details, it is very
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Glacier Bears’ Luke Bakica races in Whitehorse earlier this season. Bakica was one of five Whitehorse swimmers to compete at the B.C. AA Long Course Championships in Kamloops over the weekend. technical stroke, so every little mistake makes a difference and creates more resistance.” Cairns also placed sixth in the 100-metre freestyle and made the B final in the 50 free. Whitehorse’s other medalist
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said Bukszowana. “Thomas is recently working on straight line, to minimize the friction in every stroke he takes, which pays off quite well. Same as Cassidy, Thomas was very patient, he was holding the line well and he breaks the WGB club record.” Teammate Brooklyn Massie sped to five A finals in Kamloops. The 12-year-old placed fifth in the 200 free, seventh in the 200 backstroke and 100
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Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.
FRIDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
To solve Kakuro, you must enter a number between 1 and 9 in the empty squares. The clues are the numbers in the white circles that give the sum of the solution numbers: above the line are across clues and below the line are down clues and below the line are down clues. Thus, a clue of 3 will produce a solution of 2 and 1 and a 5 will produce 4 and 1, or 2 and 3, but of course, which squares they go in will depend on the solution of a clue in the other direction. No difit can be repeated in a solution, so a 4 can only produce 1 and 3, never 2 and 2. © 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: to cause to emerge : discharge.
Puzzle A
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WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: cowboy.
Puzzle B CLUES ACROSS 1. Computer screen material 4. Doctors’ group 7. Last month (abbr.) 10. Walked along 12. Without (French) 14. Swedish shag rug 15. Extinct flightless birds 17. Showing sound judgment 18. Hungarian Violinist Leopold 19. Stone of W. Ireland 22. Appeared to be true 23. Feet of two syllables
24. Point that is one point E of SE 25. Foray 26. Anno Domini 27. Doctor of Nursing 28. ___ ‘n Boots 30. Southern California Assoc. of Government 32. Sight & sound information 33. Pa’s partner 34. Cozy 36. Measurement unit
39. Acute abdominal pain 41. Zigzag skiing 43. Study of unorthodox psych. 46. Epochs 47. Pintado 48. Palm starches 50. Br. Univ. river 51. A minute amount (Scott) 52. Fr. military cap 53. Helps little firms 54. Perceive with the eyes 55. Woman making her debut
16. Brazillian ballroom dances 18. Fleet 20. Recompenses (archaic) 21. Swiss river 28. The visual percept of a region 29. Soft palate flaps 30. Mediterranean ricegrass 31. Panama and Suez 34. Egyptian beetle jewel 35. W. Virginia town 37. Loose outer garment
38. Took more than your share 40. Hyperbolic cosecant 41. Young pig 42. A nearsighted person 43. Two large muscles of the chest 44. Affirmatives 45. Algonquian people of Central Canada 49. A person’s brother or sister
CLUES DOWN 1. Confined condition, abbr. 2. Lots of crocodiles 3. Alt. spelling of 15 Across 4. Elected Syrian Pres. 1971 5. Low volcanic crater 6. The Piano actress Paquin 7. A severe thrashing 8. Protective fold for vision 9. Am. releif organization 11. The recipient of funds 13. A tractor-trailer
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WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: minority.
Puzzle C
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ROOM IN 2-bdrm apt, large, heat, lights, water, Sat TV incl, small pets considered, $300/mon. 689-0864
3-BDRM DUPLEX in Hillcrest, wood/oil heat, w/d, avail immed, responsible tenant, avail immed, $1,150/mon + utils. 668-5558
OFFICE SPACE for rent, approx 1,000 sq ft, Yukon News building, heat & electricity included, $3,400/mon + GST. Stephen @ 334-9745
1-BDRM APT, downtown, $950/mon 1 person, $1,000 2 people, heat, light, cable incl, avail immed, N/P. 668-5558
1,250 SQ ft 2-story condo, downtown Whitehorse, $1,500/mon, 1-yr lease avail July 15, parking, heat & elec incl, partly furnished. Contact (778) 385-2832 or Whitehorse_condo@hotmail.com
2-BDRM 1-BATH bsmt suite, Riverdale, sep ent & laundry, close to bus stop, avail July 1, N/S, N/P, refs & dd reqĘźd. $1,375/mon + utils.
1-BDRM LUXURY suite, 1,200 sq ft, wheelchair accessible, fantastic view, N/S, N/P, refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon, heat incl. 667-6579 1-BDRM, RIVERDALE, fully furnished, close to bus, N/P, N/S, $480/mon + utils + dd. 336-0368 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd floor of building on Gold Road in Marwell Sizes 180 sqft & 340 sqft Quiet spaces with reasonable rent 667-2917 or 334-7000 SHOP/OFFICE/STUDIO Multi-Use Building with space available to rent Very Competitive rates Various sizes, short & long term Washroom on site Friendly environment whserentals@hotmail.com Phone 667-6805
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Above Starbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Main St. Nice clean, professional building, good natural light. 536' ft. office space on Main St c/w kitchette. Competitive lease rates offered.
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2-BDRM BSMT suite, Copper Ridge, L/R, D/R, lg bdrm, front parking, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, w/d, yearly lease, refĘźs reqĘźd, N/S, N/P. $1,400/mon. Khan @ 332-8188 CHILDCARE SPACE FOR RENT 3,000 sq ft in Rendezvous Plaza, Riverdale, Lewes Blvd entrance Lots of parking Also available 1,100 sq ft space (Flower Shop Studio) Call 667-7370 ROOM FOR RENT in dorm-style, shared accommodations. Semi-furnished with shared laundry, kitchen and bathroom facilities. $575/month, utilities included. Call Joel @ 668-4729.
Ground Floor OfďŹ ce Available ONE BLOCK FROM MAIN STREET Utilities & Parking Stall included, separate Entrance, Bathroom & Kitchenette, ideal for individual Professional.
2-BDRM 2-BATH townhouse, Hillcrest, new, avail July 1, N/P, N/S, no parties, refs & dd reqĘźd, $1,500/mon w/min 1 year lease. 334-6888 3-BDRM DUPLEX, Riverdale, close to schools, gym, groceries, N/P, N/S, dd & refs reqĘźd, avail July 1, $1,600/mon + utils. 668-5565 4-BDRM 2-BATH house, Riverdale, energy efficient, attached carport/double garage, renovated kitchen, greenbelt, N/S, N/P, avail Sept 1 or earlier, $1,950/mon + utils, heat, dd & refs. 332-8184.
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Full-time, Permanent Education Monday July 6, 2015 $59,344 to $71,213 plus benefits
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FURNISHED ROOM, downtown location, utils incl, Wifi, shared kitchen/laundry, N/S, N/P, refs & dd reqĘźd, avail July 1, $750/mon. 334-9531
ROOM FOR rent in 2-bdrm apt, Riverdale, can be furnished, shared kitchen, laundry on premises, N/S, N/P, $650/mon all inclusive. 332-1444
TWO-BEDROOM PORTER CREEK APARTMENT available immediately. â&#x20AC;˘Well maintained, secure, attractive unit. â&#x20AC;˘On bus route and close to shops. â&#x20AC;˘Additional garage parking optional. â&#x20AC;˘No smoking, no pet building. â&#x20AC;˘Reasonable utilities. â&#x20AC;˘Asking $1,300/mon. For viewings email karla@coldwellbanker.ca or call 334-4588
3-BDRM 1.5-BATH duplex, Hillcrest, N/S, N/P, dd & refs reqĘźd, avail Aug 1, $1,600/mon + utils. 393- 2828 2-BDRM HOUSE, Boreal Rd, wood cook stove, propane heat, 23 km to Main St, avail early August, $1,500/mon + utils. Text or call 720-381-9956 1-BDRM BACHELOR suite, Riverdale, avail Aug 1, shared laundry, nice decor, N/S, N/P, no parties, refs reqĘźd, $975/mon & shared elec. 668-6911
Alpha Interiors is Shutting Down Retirement is the plan. Equipment and everything must go!
Executive Director The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR) Society is a not for profit society with the main mandate of producing the YSR Festival, which just celebrated its 51 st Anniversary. The YSR Society is accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director. This position requires an individual that is reliable, committed, and focused on providing leadership for the society. The Executive Director, reporting directly to the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President and Board of Directors, will be able to take direction from the Board of Directors, while being self-directed in the day to day operations of the society. Working with a Board of 15, and a volunteer base of over 250 individuals, the Executive Director must be approachable, have excellent time management and conflict resolution skills, as well as project the brand of the society and its festival through their interactions and communications. Strong computer skills are essential and experience in the areas of budgets; tracking expenses/ revenues . Marketing experience and education will be considered an important asset. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society highlighting your experience and education in: â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013;
Leadership Implementing board policy and decisions Monitoring and overseeing financial management Managing staff and large groups of volunteers Maintaining, acquiring and disposal of physical assets Developing, planning and delivering programs and services Establishing, maintaining and advancing business and community relations through marketing and proposal preparation/reporting.
All resumes and cover letters are due to the society by July 10 , 2015. Those being considered will then be contacted by the Hiring Committee. Please submit resumes/cover letters via email to: miriam.smith07@gmail.com For the complete job description, please see our website at:
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t Stanley Dual tank portable compressor t 1 HP Coleman Contractor Compressor on Wheels t Hobart 175 MIG Welder t Lincolm 225 Precision TIG welder C/W stand t Smith gas welding outďŹ t C/W selection of Tips/Flamex Tips and stand t Delta Wood Lathe 36" bed plus 10ft. bed. Turning tools and accessories t 10 HP Ingersoll Rand air comoressor 120 gal. tank an 3 phase
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hourly Wage/Annual Salary: DOE | Hours per Week: Full-time (35-40 hours) Duration: Permanent
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Location: Dawson City and Yukon Communities Hours: Full-time, occasional evenings and weekends Salary: DOE, plus benefit package Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Deliveries in Whitehorse and Yukon communities â&#x20AC;˘ Medical and dental benefit package â&#x20AC;˘ Training provided REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Valid class-1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence with air brakes, a must â&#x20AC;˘ Dangerous Goods certificate an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Fuel handling experience an asset Please Contact: Len Williams Phone: (867) 667-7447 at KLUANE FREIGHT LINES LTD.
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB: Apply with cover letter, resume, references and a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract: By Fax: (867) 633-6492 By Email: lwilliams@kluanefreight.ca By Appointment: (867) 667-7447
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2-BDRM BSMT suite, downtown, avail July 4, $1,100/mon including utilities. 335-1269 3-BDRM UPPER level, Porter Creek, 6 appliances, paved driveway, fenced yard, N/S, pet friendly, responsible tenants, $1,700/mon incl utils. 633-5177 3-BDRM 3-BATH townhome, Whistlebend, new, super green, fenced yard, attached garage, lots of parking, avail Aug 15, $2,000/mon + utils. 332-5323 3-BDRM 1.5 bath condo, 1,200 sq ft, updated, 6 appliances, storage, parking, close to transit, schools, trails, N/S, N/P, $1,590/mon + utils & dd, avail Aug 1. 335-3349 3-BDRM 1.5-BATH condo, Riverdale, end unit, N/S, N/P, avail Aug 1, dd& refs reqĘźd, $1450/mon + utils. 333-9366 PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE/COMMERCIAL SPACE on Second Avenue & Alexander St. 1,145 sq ft, ground level Call 334-5038 for more information & to view DO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR RENTAL SUITE safer or more comfortable for seniors or mobility-challenged tenants? Yukon Housing Corporation has a new program for that. Visit www.housing.yk.ca to learn more 3-BDRM CONDO, Porter Creek, avail August 1, garage, 5 appliances, electric forced air heat, refs & dd reqĘźd, pets negotiable, $1,690. 334-5045 2-BDRM CONDO, Porter Creek, avail immed, insulated garage, 5 appliances, electric forced air furnace, dd & refs reqĘźd, pets negotiable, $1,590/mon. 667-7128 ROOM IN Porter Creek bi-level home, large, bright, close to bus, schools, walking trails, newly renovated kitchen & bathroom, wood heat & electric back-up, $650/mon + utils & dd. 668-3493 1-BDRM BSMT suite, avail Aug 1, fully furnished, utils included, shared laundry, kitchen & bathroom, Army Beach, $500/mon. 660-5020 2-BDRM DUPLEX, Hillcrest, washer/dryer, oil heat, available immed, N/S, N/P, $1,000/mon. 667-6113 2-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, Riverdale, open concept, N/S, N/P, laundry facility, shed, $1,060/mon + utils + $1,060 dd, close to schools & hospital, photo: madidi-amazon.com/38_suiteb_photo.htm 1-BDRM BSMT suite, Copper Ridge, avail Sept 1, responsible tenants, N/P, $950/mon + 1/3 utils. 336-0903 4-BDRM HOUSE, Hot Springs Rd, oil, wood or elec heat, $1,200/mon + elec. 668-2842 or 668-6552 2-BDRM DUPLEX, Porter Creek, 800 sq ft, washer/dryer, storage, wood stove & elec, avail Aug 1, $900/mon + utils & dd. 633-2837 1-BDRM FURNISHED bsmt suite, PC, avail Sept 1, oil, hot water, laundry incl, $1,200/mon. 335-5352 3-BDRM 2-BATH condo, Porter Creek, available September 1, dd & refs reqĘźd, 1-yr lease preferred, $1,700/mon + utils. 689-8769 1-BDRM EXECUTIVE country cottage, wood/oil heat, all amenities, spectacular river/mountain view. 1/2 hr north of D/T, available Aug 1, $1,000/mon + utils. 393-2684
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34 YEARS, Yukon resident, rental property owner looking to housesit for summer 2015, extremely clean, I mow lawns, take care of pets, vacuum, elite references. MarcelGareau@hotmail.com CABIN FOR 1 person, Takhihi Rd/Echo Valley/McCrae/Carcross Corner area for September. 867-689-8506 SINGLE WORKING father of 2 looking for affordable large 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom to rent August 1st. 335-8359 PROFESSIONAL NON-SMOKING couple with no pets looking for rental accomadations anywhere but downtown, prefer house, but open to private suite, Contact 332-3040 if you have anything available
Real Estate Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
10-ACRE PROPERTY, Tagish Estates, 600 sq ft log cabin, power, 3 season water, boat house, shed, access from property to Marsh/Tagish lakes, see ad on Facebook-Whitehorse houses for sale. 334-5083
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Take a look at 5 Versluce Place - it has a country feel in the city. With 2200ft+/- of living space, there is a 400 ft under deck storage that can be made as part of the house or used as cold storage and a 900 ft double garage. There are 3 stories, which makes for nice views, a bedroom and a bathroom on each ďŹ&#x201A;oor. The master has a 4 piece ensuite with a 2 person jacuzzi tub that is the perfect spot for viewing northern lights.
Qualifications: t Combination of experience and post secondary education in a related field t Knowledge of violence against women and issues facing women who have experienced abuse t Knowledge of issues facing and resources available to women (including those specific to First Nations women) t Experience working in a cross-cultural setting and a knowledge/sensitivity to the needs of Aboriginal women and their children t Satisfactory current criminal record check t Experience with Respond Based Practice an asset. Closing Date: 4:00 PM Monday, Monday, July 13, 2015 Submit resumes to: Barbara McInerney Executive Director, Kausheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Box 31392, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6K8 Fax: (867) 668-2374 Email: edywth@northwestel.net Job description available upon request.
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Dawson City, Yukon, is home of the Klondike Gold Rush and the heart of Trâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ondĂŤk HwĂŤchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;in Traditional Territory; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of our mining heritage and First Nations roots that run millennia deep. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a thriving cultural communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a post-secondary arts school, several world-renowned events and festivals, and burgeoning TV and ďŹ lm industryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that borders an outdoor playground sprawling hundreds of kilometres in either direction. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a vibrant historic community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with many remaining buildings and landscape features that supported the Gold Rush, and a town site that boasts national historic designation. Mining, tourism, culture, and our people are the foundation on which our town stands, and we respect personal freedoms and diversity of all deďŹ nitions. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a welcoming town and a great place to make a life and raise a family. Our community has a new hospital, excellent access to health care, and programming and activities that promote healthy lifestyles. We have a Recreation Centre, Curling Club, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, 9-hole Golf Course, Off-Leash Dog Park, and a ski hill. We enjoy an abundance of green spaces, as well as parks, playgrounds, and hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails-all the amenities for an active life. We also have a K-12 school, Yukon College campus, healthy business community, and numerous community groups and organizations in which to get involved. Through solid planning and focused effort, our town has tackled municipal challenges, developed our municipal infrastructure, and grown our community. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for the right person to lead us in the next steps of advancing our town.
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Looking for a great home on a view acreage within walking distance to one of the best schools in Whitehorse? Then you should take a look at this home! A 7 min. walk to Golden Horn Elementary School, approx. 2450SQ.FT., 3 stories (on a 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; crawl space), 3 bed, 3 bath, on 7.413 acres. 900SQ.FT. wrap-around deck w/large single car garage and a carport. Large fenced area w/lawn, vegetable and ďŹ&#x201A;ower garden areas w/raspberry bushes, Saskatoon berry trees, red & black current bushes and a greenhouse. Shed and dog run/chicken coop with storage up top. 150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; well with good water. All this and 360° $ mountain views!
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You are a strong leader with the academic and experiential backgrounds that will help you manage the overall operation of the municipality, including ďŹ nancial and human resources, strategic planning, project management, and policy and bylaw development. You can establish clear goals for senior staff and help them work towards meeting their objectives. Your background is preferably in municipal administration. As Mayor and Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only employee, you appreciate and understand governance practices and procedural rules. Under Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic direction, you will develop and implement policies and programs that meet the needs of residents, including public works, protective services, recreation, community and economic development, and a municipally operated cable television system. You are conďŹ dent in leading a team of 25 employees, in a unionized environment, to meet the goals of the municipality and expectations of municipal service. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and are comfortable working with the public in a high-proďŹ le position. If this position interests you, please submit your resume and covering letter clearly demonstrating the qualiďŹ cations outlined below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. t A post-secondary degree, preferably in Public or Business Administration; t Five years senior management experience overseeing a department or organization; t Developing and implementing policies and programs; t Experience in managing, building, leading, and motivating a team in a unionized environment; t An understanding of the principles of project management and business plan development; t Experience managing ďŹ nancial resources, including development of operating and capital budgets; t Experience working with First Nations Governments; t Experience working with the public, boards, and elected ofďŹ cials; t Ability to interpret and apply Federal, Provincial/Territorial and Municipal statutes, regulations, and programs. t Discretion, tact, compassion, and good judgment; t Excellent communication skills, both oral and written t
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A current resume including three references and covering letter must be received at the City of Dawson Administration Building by 4:00 pm on July 13, 2015. Applications to this position may be submitted by mail, email, or fax to the following:
CAO Selection Committee Attn: Dennis Shewfelt, Interim CAO PO Box 308 Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 cao@cityofdawson.ca Phone: (867)335-9149 Fax: (867) 993-7434 Further information on this position can be found at:
www.cityofdawson.ca/municipal-info/general-information/career-opportunities To learn more about our community and what we have to offer we encourage you to visit the following websites:
Klondike Visitors Association website at www.dawsoncity.ca/ Parks Canada website at www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/yt/klondike/natcul/dawson.aspx Yukon Community ProďŹ les website at www.yukoncommunities.yk.ca/dawson-city Klondike Institute of Art and Culture website at www.kiac.ca/
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3-BDRM 2-BATH Tagish waterfront home, 1,400 sq ft ranch style, use full time or weekends, kitchen, living/dining room, 20X24 garage, dock, boathouse, oil heat, Property Guys #153589, $339,000. 867-399-3710 HOUSE, KENO City, Yukon, lot size 800m2, power and water, phone, Internet available, propane stove, sold w/appliances, $55,000. Daniel @ d.schuenemann@gmx.com or 867-995-2490
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YUKON NEWS 2-BDRM CONDO, quiet, end of Main & 6th, quality construction, 2 units per floor, infloor heating, intercom, humidifier, wheelchair access, hood fan, bsmt storage, parking, $314,000 obo. 250-716-6190 or hanasaly.czca@gmail.com OPEN HOUSE Saturday July 4, 10am-2pm, Riverdale, 152 Alsek, 3-bdrm + 2, 2-bath, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, fenced, landscaped, newly painted. 336-2700
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3-BDRM 2.5 bath split level, Crestview, beautiful 2,800 sq ft, new heating system, new roof & deck, large, landscaped lot w/greenhouse, $475,000, Property Guys #703739. 334-5083
MOBILE TRAILER on new steel skids, 12'x40', 2X6 walls, R28, with R40 floor & ceiling, all appliances & HRV included, quick connect electrical, $55,000 obo. 667-4425
PROPERTY & cottage for sale by owner, 37 acres, partially cleared, zoned agricultural, near Little Atlin Lake, near power lines, exc soil, good well. Mrs. Johnson @ 867-333-0227
5-BDRM 3-BATH house, Riverdale, open concept, renovated, greenbelt, spacious yard, vaulted living room w/loft, kitchen with tons of counter space & cupboards, $519,000. Ken @ 633-2948
WATERFRONT, TAGISH Lake, 1,230 sq ft 2-bdrm 1-bath home, 1.01 acre, septic, water tank, large decks, garage, shed, lots of upgrades, very peaceful, $275,000. Call or text 1-250-218-8090
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The successful applicant will have: t Excellent customer service skills. t Strong communication skills. t Attention to detail while assisting with complex requests.
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Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.
Instructor, Visual Arts Two Dimensional (2D) & Three Dimensional (3D) Studios Applied Arts Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) - Dawson City Term Position From: August 17, 2015 to April 30, 2016 $38.53 to $45.87 hourly (effective July 1, 2015) (Based on 75.0 hours bi-weekly) Competition #: 15.73 Initial Review Date: July 06, 2015 The Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) offers a unique Foundation Year Program integrating Western European and Aboriginal North American practices, knowledge and history. The school is located in the sub-arctic community of Dawson City that features a vigorous international cultural network alongside a fascinating 19th-century Gold Rush-era history. SOVA is entering its ninth year of operation DV D ÀUVW \HDU XQGHUJUDGXDWH OHYHO HGXFDWLRQDO LQVWLWXWLRQ RYHUVHHQ by a Governance Council composed of the Dawson City Arts Society, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and Yukon College. Graduating VWXGHQWV FDQ FRPSOHWH WKHLU %)$V DW 629$ DIÀOLDWHG DUW VFKRROV across Canada, including OCAD University, NSCAD University, Alberta College of Art + Design and Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Successful applicants for this position will have a minimum Masters of Fine Arts (Studio) degree and a demonstrated record of professional activity including: exhibitions, curatorial work and publications. Experience teaching 2D and 3D studio courses at an undergraduate level is essential. Knowledge of historic and contemporary Aboriginal as well as Western aesthetic traditions is critical to this position. Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of introduction describing areas of teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, artist’s statement and 15 images of recent work or a website link.
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Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.
Expression of Interest for: Sessional Instructor(s) School of Continuing Education & Training Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Duration: Fall term (September to December 2015) Salary: $33.52 to $37.71 per hour Competition#: 15.76 Initial Review Date: July 6, 2015 Are you interested in teaching part-time and sharing your knowledge and experience with others? Do you possess a post-secondary degree/certification or possibly have a combination or related education and experience? We are looking for interested, qualified candidates with relevant education, experience and exceptional demonstrated skills in the following course areas: • • • • • • • • • •
3 + 2-bdrm, 2-bath, Riverdale, newly painted, 5 appliances, fully developed, suite potential, fenced, landscaped, $382,000 incl roof allowance. 336-4082
2.5 ACRE lot near Carcross, $126,000 incl GST. 333-1010 for more details
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Fleming Protection & Security Inc.
FOR LEASE: 401 WATERFRONT STATION This exceptional office space is available for long term lease. 2,143 sq ft with balcony overlooking the Yukon River. Currently undeveloped but awaiting your plan for finishing. Contact ceo@selkirkdevcorp.com or at 393-2181 to view and discuss terms and opportunity.
3-BDRM 2.5-BATH condo, Takhini, over 1,600 sq ft, energy efficient, located in Central Park, many upgrades, single car garage, $419,500. 393-3993
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JACKFISH BAY-LAKE Laberge, 180ʼ lakefront property, 40 mins from town, $287,000. 335-3431
Simply Accounting Quick Books Bookkeeping Customer Service Marketing Computer Training Entrepreneurship Human Resources Leadership and Supervision Financial Management
For more information about SOVA please visit: www.yukonsova.ca. For additional position information, please contact: Dr. Curtis Collins, Program Director & Chair, at: (867) 993-6390 or by email to: ccollins@yukonsova.ca.
If you have other expertise in other areas and for additional information please contact: Kathryn Zrum, Manager kzrum@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
HELP WANTED Housekeeping Room Attendant Qualifications: Relevant hotel certification preferred. Applicants with relevant experience preferred Hours: 40 hours/week Wage: $14.25/hr Duties: Make beds, change sheets, distribute clean towels & toiletries Dust furniture, vacuum carpeting & area rugs Clean hotel rooms/public areas Attend to guest requests for extra supplies Contact: HR Manager hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1 ORTHODONTICS CLINIC in WHITEHORSE has an immediate opening for an energetic person to do front desk & treatment coordination position on a part-time basis. Compensation depends on background, experience & performance. Experience with general computer use, Microsoft Word & Excel required. Hours are flexible and a commitment of 1 Saturday per month is required. Please send resume to: frontdesk@sphinxorthodontics.com
Miscellaneous for Sale WINDOOR RECYCLER We buy & sell: • Brand new/used double/triple pane vinyl/wood windows. •Brand new steel/vinyl exterior doors with frames. Now selling: •Brand new unfinished oak kitchen cabinets. 333-0717 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, rifles & ammo. G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL PERSIAN NAIN carpet, beige with blue trim, bought in Middle East, $1,900, appraised much higher. 204-880-7245 herbeeking@hotmail.com PROPANE FURNACE, good for mobile home, $100. 633-4375 INVERT RAC, as new, good to relieve headaches & realign spine, adjustable height, new $300, asking $250. 250-566-1346 POWER JUICER, Jack Lalanne, new, $45; new P.C. 1.4L ice cream/dessert maker, $18. 660-4321 BRASS WALKER, no wheels, $25; oil-filled heater, $35. 334-8318 150 GAL Tidy Tank w/electric fuel pump hose & nozzle, $750. 334-6101 OLDER KITCHEN cabinets, good shape, $50 obo. 332-9975 PLASTIC WATER tank, never used, 3ʼX2.5ʼX5.5ʼ, approx 200 gal, $375; 120ʼ of 3” green suction hose c/w camlock fittings; one 300ʼ roll 3” blue lay flat discharge hose. 334-6101 5LP BERKELEY deep well pump with air tank, new, $450. 334-8335 38,000 BTU gravity-fed oil stove, perfect for greenhouse, shop or wall tent, c/w hose, new, $900. 334-8335 14X32X6 WALL tent, new, 12 oz canvas, double zippered door, $2,200. 334-8335 FUEL TANKS, 1-200 gal, 1-250 gal, & 4ʼ high cradle, no leaks, all for $300. 633-4656 MOVING AWAY sale, La-Z-boy 2-seat recliner, $900, Skeeter vac, covers 1-acre area, $200; computer chair, $50; 1988 Volvo wagon, good cond, $2,500. 633-2676
Friday, July 3, 2015 METAL TRAYS, slide between legs of 200/250 gal fuel oil tanks, 1 63.5x15.75x4”, 1 78x15.25x4, galvanized sheet metal, corners riveted/soldered, cost $100 ea, asking $50 ea. 668-2802
PINE 1/4 round, primed 11/16x11/16x16', paid $11.49 per board, have 10 boards, $50 takes all. 332-1779 30" INSIDE door, 6 panel, with frame & hardware, white primed, $50 obo. 332-1779 COMMERCIAL DEEP fryer, 2 baskets, 220 volts, good shape, $100. 633-2346 LARGE BUXTON suitcase, used once. 668-2253 LARGE REMOTE control monster truck w/rechargeable battery pack. 668-2253 PREVIOUSLY LOVED ladiesʼ clothing & accessories for sale. Jocelyn @ 689-8483 for more info 4 BAR chairs, as is, $25; patio table, $20; some patio furniture to give away, elliptical exercise machine, $40. 668-6446 or 336-1406 COULD YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY use some upgrades? Yukon Housing Corporation has a new program for that. Visit www.housing.yk.ca to learn more. TWO WOOD stoves, $400 & $450. 660-5545 TABLESAW ON 43" x 53" table, 53" height, 10" blade, Delta 10, $180. 668-6808 MIG WELDER, Solar 2150 wire feed welder, incl. 2 masks & accessories, used only twice, $450. 668-6808 3 CORRUGATED brown tin sheets, 18ʼlong, 33" wide, 26 gauge, for roof or siding, plus assorted profiles & other tin pieces, all for $110. 668-6808 BUILDING, 14ʼX20ʼ movable, well constructed, R2000 insulated, insulated floor, marmorette flooring, pine interior, triple glaze windows, fully wired, needs some finishing, located near Lake Laberge, $30,000 obo. 668-6225 or 336-3496 2X4 BOARDS, free. 336-1406
VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JUSTICE SERVICES COORDINATOR
FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Type: Department: Closing: Salary:
DIRECTOR, NATURAL & HERITAGE RESOURCES THE JOB: Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for directing the business of the Natural & Heritage Resources Department in lands, environment, heritage, and fish and wildlife. This position supervises the Heritage Manager, Lands Manager, Fish & Wildlife Manager and Administrative Assistant. This position also serves as a member of the Senior Management Team in the Vuntut Gwitchin Government. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in one or more of the following: natural or renewable resource management, land management, environmental studies and have extensive relevant work experience at a senior management level. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles, practices, issues and legislations associated with natural resources management. Strong skills are needed for managing projects, developing policies and procedures, applying financial management, negotiating, supervising and problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. PAY RANGE: $79,806 - $103,748 ($52.47 - $68.21) per annum plus an excellent benefit package This is a full-time position based on 32.5 hours per week. (6.5-hour workday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.) VGG closes every second Friday. A detailed job description is available at: http://www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: July 3, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit resumes that include job experience related to position to: Brenda Frost Manager, Human Resources Vuntut Gwitchin Government Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3800 Email: hrd@vgfn.net
Full-time, one-year term Justice Friday July 10, 2015 $74,084 to $88,900 plus benefits
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Are you considering attending a skills training program this fall? You may be eligible for funding assistance if: ✓ You are unemployed or working under 20 hrs./week ✓ In receipt of regular EI benefits; ✓ Have collected regular EI in the last 3 years; ✓ Collected Maternity/Parental EI in the last 5 years or ✓ Have a physical or mental disability Phone 393-8270 to book an appointment or for more information. Take advantage of our free employment services r &NQMPZNFOU $PVOTFMMJOH r +PC CPBSE r $PNQVUFST 1IPOF 'BY r 3FTVNF EFWFMPQNFOU
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While qualified VGFN citizens will be given preference, all interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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COMMERCIAL STOCK pot cooker, propane, $50. 633-4375
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SHORT TERM WORK Champagne and Aishihik First Nations You will be required to submit an updated resume with copies of any and all certification where applicable. Preference will be given to CAFN citizens
1 Head Cook (4 days) Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe Levels I and II t Valid First Aid and CPR t WHIMIS Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe Levels I and II t Valid First Aid and CPR t WHIMIS Conditions: t Responsible for supplying their own transportation to and from the place of employment specified including the shopping of groceries for the camp; t Have their own cooking utensils, pot, pans or responsible for obtaining and returning what is available to them from the CAFN offices; t Must supply a healthy menu with dietary restrictions in mind t Must be able to place a food order and shop for a big event and stay within a budget
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GAME OF Thrones DVD set Seasons 1, 2 & 3, $In perfect cond, watched once, as new, $110 obo. 604-873-9609 500 NEW interior doors w/no frames, in all sizes, selling as a whole, $5,500. 334-6888
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1 Assistant Cook (4 days) Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe Levels I and II t WHIMIS t Valid First Aid and CPR would be an asset t 1 Bull Cook (3 days) Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe t Valid First Aid and CPR would be an asset
2 Cook’s Helper (3 days) Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe Levels I and II t WHIMIS t Valid First Aid and CPR would be an asset
1 Minute Taker Experience would be an asset.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER (Term position) THE JOB Reporting to the Executive Director, this position manages the Education department team in delivering programs and support services to VGFN citizens enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 12. These programs include the cultural education programs; homework tutor program; Elder in school program; student allowances programs; student incentive programs; school hot lunch program among other programs. The Manager also represents VGFN in education related business with governments, partners and professionals and assists with developing and implementing strategic goals and work plans. This position also supervises the Sports & Recreation Program. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a diploma in an academic field or the equivalent in experience and relevant training; Broad knowledge of government legislation regarding education; Knowledge of Yukon Education system, programs and services; Knowledge of educational issues affecting First Nation peoples both locally and nationally. The ideal candidate will need to be creative and innovative; culturally sensitive and possess management experience that includes financial and supervisory skills. Experience working in a First Nation community is an asset. PAY RANGE: $72,491 to $94,238 per annum plus an excellent benefit package This is a full-time term position based on 32.5 hours per week. (6.5-hour workday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:30 p.m)
1 Bull Cook (3 days) Mandatory Certification: t Food Safe t Valid First Aid and CPR would be an asset
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HR Dept. will not be responsible to submit anyone’s name via a phone call or email instruction. Each applicant will be responsible to submit an updated resume and copies of all updated certificates. CAFN’s Human Resources Policy will apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Application deadline: July 7, 2015 – 4:30pm Send Applications and/or resumes to: Champagne & Aishihik First Nations Fax: (867) 667-6202 or email aboss@cafn.ca
A detailed job description is available at: http://www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2015 @ 4PM For further information about this position, please contact: Brenda Frost hrd@ vgfn.net or by calling 867-966-3261 Ext 256. Please submit resumes that include job experience related to position to: Brenda Frost Human Resources Manager Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3008 Email: hrd@vgfn.net While qualified VGFN citizens will be give preference, all interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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100LB PROPANE bottle, fully certified 06-2015. 333-1010 WRINGER 335-3431
WASHER, exc cond, $170.
6 PANEL outside doors, including frame, left hand & right hand outswing, $100. 633-4375 FREE TO give away, chain link fencing, various sizes. 660-5545
REMOTE CONTROL Airplane, E-flite J-3 Cub, c/w 60" Wingspan, wheels, pontoons, brushless motor, JR Sport 6-channel radio and more, slight cosmetic damage, can email pics, $350. 332-2553 JOHN DEERE lawnmower w/rear bagger & snowblower $3,200, 11-pc patio set $250, 3 oak plywood bookshelves w/adjustable shelves/base, $300, L-shape office desk $100. 332-6156 days or 393-2663 until 9pm
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Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity through education and training.
Expression of Interest for: Sessional Instructor(s) School of Continuing Education & Training Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Duration: September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Salary: $33.52 to $37.71 per hour Competition#: 15.77 Initial Review Date: August 31, 2015 Do you possess experience and related education in the area of supply chain management and would like to teach part-time? Supply Management Training diploma program is starting up fall 2015 and we are looking for interested, qualified instructors with relevant education, experience and skills within this area. This program will be offered on a part-time basis over the next two years. Instructors are needed in the following course topic areas: Technical Courses (39 hours per course) â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Procurement â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Logistics â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Operations Management Soft-skill Workshops (2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 days per workshop) â&#x20AC;˘ Communication and Relational Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Negotiation Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation and Contract Management Business Management Seminars (2 days per seminar) â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Accounting and Finance â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Marketing â&#x20AC;˘ Introduction to Business Planning
UGG SHOES, sz 7, tan in colour, never worn, were too small, paid $120 US, asking $100 Cdn. 867-993-6347
Electrical Appliances
ULTIMATE SPIN Mop floor cleaner, includes new replacement mop head, $25. 393-4366
FRIGIDAIRE HEAVY duty propane dryer, new, $1,100. 334-8335
GLASS PANE, security glass w/embedded steel mesh, 37.4â&#x20AC;?X51â&#x20AC;?X1â&#x20AC;?, $55. Steve @ 334-4232 after 11am
GE DISHWASHER, good running order, clean, $125. 668-2807
MEAT SLICER, used once, manual commercial grade by Globe, model C12, original box & paperwork, $850. Steve @ 334-4232 after 11am
WHITE GE Profile 22 cu ft refrigerator w/pull out bottom freezer, runs great, very good condition, am renovating, $150. Deb @ 633-4326
FUJI GW690 III, professional camera w/manual, equipped w/90 mm lens, $875. Steve @ 334-4232 after 11am
SLIDE-IN RANGE, electrical, GE 30â&#x20AC;? white, self-cleaning, 4.1 cu ft oven, never used, black glass cooktop with bridge & warming elements, mint cond, $900 obo. 660-4321
LARGE BARBEQUE with propane tank, free; small bistro table, granite top, solid cast aluminum, $125. 633-4139
FULL SZ 15 cu ft fridge & elec rrange, almond colour, $100 for both. 633-2837
CONTAX 645AF medium format camera w/2 lens, exc cond, used very little, $5,500. Steve @ 334-4232 CAMPING FOOD, dehydrated celery, onion, sweet potato & TVP still in package, perfect for trips. 336-2108
TVs & Stereos 2 14â&#x20AC;? Toshiba old style TVs, exc picture, $45 ea w/remotes & original boxes. Steve @ 334-4232 after 11am
ROCKER-RECLINER, EXC cond; bar fridge, perfect cond. 667-7152
Computers & Accessories
5,000 GAL white plastic water tank, $3,500; 3,700 gal water tanker on wheel beds, needs lic plate, $2,500; 2 industrial/commercial freezer/fridge combination, never used, $4,200. 633-2119
IPHONE 4S, perfect shape, free of contract, Bell or Virgin Mobility, $160. 334-6087
SMALL CABIN, Lake Laberge, canoe & kayak for free use in exchange for help in gardening or painting. 633-2236 STEEL PIPES, 12Ęź lengths, 4â&#x20AC;? diameter, about 100 for sale, ideal for fencing. 633-4342 WATER TANK, 240 gal, like new, clean, was over $1,000, asking $600. 633-2236 WALL CARIBOU head, Permit 5936, without antlers, $200. 633-2236
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Stringed instrument repair and fine furniture restoration
Erica Heyligers * luthier 104 Tungsten Rd., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6T9
867-668-3408 erica@northwestel.net BLACK FENDER Standard Stratocaster w/maple neck, made in USA, c/w moulded hard case, hardly used, beautiful guitar, $1,050 obo. 332-2553 ROLAND CUBE 30 amp, c/w effects incl chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay, reverb, some cosmetic damage on the vinyl, scratches, $150 obo. 332-2553 ZOOM GFX-5 pedal board, tons of effects/settings, tuner, drum machine, sampler, $200 obo. 332-2553
Firewood
HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.
GARMIN MONTANA 600 waterproof GPS, barely used, paid $600, asking $325. 333-9366 SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 16GB Bell Smartphone, in new condition, Bell or Virgin mobility, free of contract, $140. 334-6087
Musical Instruments PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com
Employment Opportunity
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â&#x153;&#x201D; Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed â&#x153;&#x201D; Everything over 8" split â&#x153;&#x201D; $250 per cord (6 cords or more) â&#x153;&#x201D; Single and emergency half cord deliveries â&#x153;&#x201D; Scheduled or next day delivery
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APPROX 5 to 6 cords of firewood, $1,000 obo, you pick up, must be gone by July 15. 667-6770
Expression of Interest for: Casual Instructor, Skills for Employment Introduction to Digital Communication
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Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca
FIREWOOD $175/cord 20-foot lengths, 5-cord loads Small delivery charge 668-6564 Leave message
FRANKĘźS FIREWOOD â&#x20AC;˘Top quality, stacked cords for best value â&#x20AC;˘8 foot & stove length â&#x20AC;˘Single cord & multiple cords Phone 334-8960 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery â&#x20AC;˘ Dry accurate cords â&#x20AC;˘ Clean shavings available â&#x20AC;˘ VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise. ORDER NOW 456-7432
Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY â&#x20AC;˘ SELL LEE ENFIELD No4 Mk1*, professional conversion to .308 win, new .308 bbl, no finish, new bolt parts & synthetic stock, scope mount, no sights, no magazine, $500, PAL req'd. 667-2276 CZ 550 270 win, less than 100 rounds, accurate, high quality wood, $950, also new Minox 2-10X50, $450, both as a package for $1,300. 667-4425 MARLIN 45-70 SBL, like new, with Bushnell trs-25 Red Dot, $1,150. 667-4425 450 MARLIN ammo, 20 rds Hornady 325 gr Evolution $40, 20 rds 350 gr FP Interlock, $40. 668-6808 TIKKA T3 unused, new synthetic black stock, $180. 668-6808 RUGER MINI 14, .223, stainless, black synthetic stock, Leupold scope VX-II 3-9x50, 3 mags,100 rds ammo, $920. 668-6808
Friday, July 3, 2015 SAVAGE 30-06, stainless w/synthetic stalk, soft Levy case, 3x9 Fulfield scope and extras, mint, $850, PAL required. 333-9366 HOGUE GHILLIE Green overmolded, short action, heavy barrel stock, is pillar bedded, has holes drilled for a Kydex cheek riser, $100 obo. 668-6066 REMINGTON M700 CDL stainless fluted in 7 Rem mag, beautiful gun, as new, c/w 1-piece rings/bases, no scope, immaculate, hardly fired, $850 obo. Mark 334-7335 2014 XPEDITION Xplorer compound bow, specialized short hight/light weight for mountain hunts, 70# draw, 340FPS, adjst draw 27-30â&#x20AC;?, sights & release incl, like new cond, $850 obo. Mark 334-7335 SAVAGE 12-GAUGE semi-auto model 720, date made 1934, Winchester 12-gauge pump model 1912, date made 1914, $500 for pair. 335-3868 WANTED: USED shotgun for upland birds, over-under or side by side preferable, 16, 20 or 28 gauge. 336-3474
Wanted
MicMac USED VEHICLE SPECIALS!! SOLD! 2014 Dodge Journey R/T # 7696AA.......................... .................................... $29,299 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum #7366 66 ............................... $44,290 SOLD! 2012 Toyota Venza # 1504 .......................... ................................................. $27,290 2007 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner nnerr #1505AA ......................... ........................... $17,295 SOLD! 2012 Toyota Prius c Technology #7129........................... ............................. $17,995
WANTED: COLLECTOR wants badges & patches from law enforcement, fire department, conservation officers, aircraft & firefighters etc throughout the Yukon. Contact 927 Atlantic Ave, Winnipeg Man, R2X 1L5 WANTED: PAIR of wooden wagon wheels, cash paid. 334-8444 WANTED: WOOD Bug Husqvarna sawmill, with or without saw. 393-3123
1999 TOYOTA Tercel, good condition, runs well, no rust, standard transmission, new battery, 300,000 kms, $2,000. 334-6885 1996 CHRYSLER Intrepid, only 139,000 kms, clean & reliable, V6 3.5L, 4-dr, $2,400. 335-1317 1968 CORVETTE coupe, 427 auto, red on red leather, numbers match, appraised at $50,000, asking $29,900. 336-0946
Trucks
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE STOCK #7007
21,290
We Sell Trucks!
2011 Toyota Corolla Sport
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2004 DODGE Dakota quadcab, exc cond inside & out, no dents or rust, blue canopy, 1 owner, rear airbag suspension, $6,000. 633-3303 2004 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 X-cab, long box, great unit, remote start; trailer tow; checker plate liner & toolbox, fully serviced, new battery & tires. 633-4311 2002 CHEV 2500 4X4 Single cab, gas, auto, 220,000km Excellent tires, complete service box Recently painted, ready to go to work for mining, contractor, etc, $8,900. 333-0717 2001 1/2 ton truck, 81000km, 5.9L engine, ext cab, Laramie SLT, trailer package, spray box liner, retractable box cover, cruise, A/C. $9,000 obo. 456-4926
PRICE:
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2013 F-150, Limited Edition, 4x4, red, chrome, 21,700km, sunroof, loaded, leather heated seats, sat radio, command start, warranty, $67,500 blue booked, $46,500. 3932828
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S STOCK #7388B
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2009 FORD F-150 4x4 S XLT, 5.4L V8, great cond, transmission overhauled in 2013, brakes done 2014, just over 300,000km, $9,500. Shannon @ (403)835-7255
2010 Toyota Tundra SR5
2008 NISSAN S model Pathfinder, 150,000km, US model, good cond, $11,000 obo. 336-0946
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2007 CHEV 2500HD crew cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery. 633-4311 2007 F250 4X4 crew cab diesel pickup, new shocks, windshield, batteries, oil change, uninstalled new brakes, u joint & serpentine belt comes with, $11,000. Christina/Tom for details 633-6060
1992 CHEVY Astro van, many various new parts, blue in color, slight body damage, $1,000 obo. Call or text 332-6769 1991 FORD Explorer 4X4, 15Ęź, offers. 668-5188 1991 FORD F250 4x4 extended cab, full bench in back fits 6, boat rack, tow package, custom canopy, runs well, 147,000kms, $4,800 obo. Paul or Kerri 668-4768
Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box
1998 FORD F-150, great looking, mechanically sound, 4x4, 3-dr, reasonably priced at $4,750. 393-3801
Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100
1997 DODGE Ram V6 Magnum, new trans, body in good shape, $2,500. 633-2119
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1994 ISUZU Rodeo SUV 4X4, 209,000kms, $1,500 obo. 660-5545
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WERE YOU a squatter in Whiskey, Moccasin Flats, Sleepy Hollow or the Wye area? Need your story. squatterstory@gmail.com or Pat 667-4141
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HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER: 5VFT 'SJ QN QN t 4BU BN QN $-04&% 4VOEBZT .POEBZT Help control the pet overpopulation problem
FRIDAY, JULY 3
2015
have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL
633-6019
WANTED: 2-HANDED cross cut saw for wedding party prop, borrow, rent, or buy. 668-5166
2009 NISSAN Rogue SL, 3-spd auto, new tires, 131,000km, great gas mileage, $12,750 obo. 633-5155
2007 FORD Explorer XLT SUV, 218,000 km, needs bearings and brakes, $6,000 obo. 334-8413
WANTED: USED barbeque, preferably free but willing to pay a bit. 335-1515
2009 TOYOTA Corolla CE, 4-dr, automatic, 127,000 kms, grey, remote start, winter tires 1 year old, great on gas. 689-1252
2007 NISSAN Frontier crew cab, 6-spd standard, 4L, V6, loaded less leather, 199,000kms, $5,500. 333-0564
2007 FORD Focus, rose colour, 79,500 â&#x20AC;&#x153;in townâ&#x20AC;? kms, always serviced at dealership, command start, $8,500 obo. 667-4523
2006 CHEVY 3500 Silverado, flat deck, gas, only 30,000km on new engine & transfer case, 232,000km on truck, $9,800 obo. 335-6966
THE CAT ROOM AND OFFICE ARE OPEN. Please ask at the office if you would like to visit or walk one of the dogs.
2005 DODGE Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4, black, 5.7 Hemi, good tires, box liner, fogs lights, some dents/scratches, 297,000 km, runs great, $4,000 obo. Call/text 335-3337
Annual General Meeting
WANTED: INEXPENSIVE storage solution that can be placed on Whitehorse city lot, like 2nd hand moveable Cdn Tire shed or shed built on site, etc, approx 8ĘźX10Ęź. 668-4129 WANTED: BONE China tea cups/tea pots, 2 cup, and milk jugs, small, all for new Whitehorse cafe/store. 334-8444 WANTED: CHEST freezer, if possible for free, for a non-profit. 335 9934 WANTED: CHILDĘźS bicycle in good condition for 7-8 year old boy. 393-3777
2004 OLDSMOBILE Alero, red, 150,000 kms, runs great, automatic, cheap on gas, minor bumper damage, $3,250. 335-9931 2002 PONTIAC Grand Prix, 4-dr, p/w, auto trans, 146,000km, runs well, $2,800 obo. 334-8804 1999 FORD Taurus, 4-dr, V6, auto, P/W, P/D, cruise, a/c, new tires, $1,850. 336-2029
2005 DODGE Ram diesel, 3500, single wheel, 239,000 km, new, upgraded, tranny, drive shaft, well maintained, lots of upgrades, $19,500. 335-1317
WANTED: REFRIGERATOR in good condition. 333-0609
We are currently doing a deep cleaning at the shelter due to a Parvovirus outbreak. The dog kennels are presently closed to the public for two weeks.
July 21ST t PM @ the Whitehorse Public Library All members welcome and encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in becoming a member or has any questions contact the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter 633-6019. Current and proposed constitutions and bylaws are available online or upon request.
BEECH ST Denizens, join me for a multi-family garage & bannock sale on July 11th, the more the merrier. Call me at 16 Beech St. 393-4432
Dance Party Fundraiser
WANTED: USED plexiglass to build school bus shelter for kindergarten students. Any size or condition. Builder deaf so please e-mail: bvj003@gmail.com
Put your dancing shoes on and head down to Lizards Night Club on July 17th! All proceeds of cover charge will go to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. If you ever needed an excuse to let loose and get down this is it! See you on the dance floor Whitehorse!
+VMZ TH t PM @ Lizards Night Club
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Arts Up Front July 15-19, various positions, min 4 hours, incentives included. Please contact Sahana: coordinator@artsunderground.ca WANTED: WINCH mast & winch for boat trailer to use for winching boat on to trailer. 668-5207 WANTED: ANY leftover wild meat or fish in your freezer, I will take it off your hands. Leave voice mail at 335-2300 WANTED: SOMEONE to help cut wood in Fox Lake area. 633-2236
Deb & Stephen
Maltby
It took 28 years of marriage to finally get g us out of the house. Happy Anniversary H Mom M & Dad, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finally fin free. Love, JJames, Roxsane and Alainnah
Cars 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman, 6-spd man, pwr win/locks, ac, tilt, heated seat, Bluetooth, sun roof, run-flat tires, 4 studded tires on rims, Bi xenon headlights, 51,561kms. $19,000. 633-4417
2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe, 2.0T, fully loaded, 6-spd standard w/cargo tray, winter front mats, new winter tires/rims, oil pan heater, 14,000 kms, $22,500 obo. 334-9039 2007 TOYOTA Matrix, grey, 4-dr hatchback, well maintained, great mileage, c/w winter tires/rims, hitch, a/c, cd, am/fm 210,000 km, $5,400 obo. Rick in Atlin, 250-651-2252. 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 4.0, Auto, 170,000 km, glossy, great cond interior & exterior, works well, great shape, $7,000. Call/text 335-2555 2012 KIA Sorento 7 passenger, fully loaded, like new cond, new tires, no body damage, 110,000kms, $19,500. 334-7306 2000 MAZDA Protege, reliable economical car, excellent winter tires, $1,600. 633-2224
July 18TH & 19TH t AM PM @ the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter parking lot. GOT STUFF? NEED STUFF? This is a great opportunity to clean out your closets, cabinets, and garage and then fill them back up again! â&#x2DC;&#x2026; We will not be able to take the following donations: #PPLT .BHB[JOFT r &MFDUSPOJDT r $PTNFUJDT r 'PPE 1SPEVDUT r $MPUIFT 4IPFT r 0MEFS 57T
LOST/FOUND
LOST t RIVERDALE, LARGE, BLACK, MALE CAT, not wearing a collar, name is Onyx. Neutered, de-clawed, 10 years old. If found please contact Shawna Lee @333-0222 FOUND t FOUND MALE COLLIE AT EAR LAKE ROAD, wearing a blue collar, white and tan, with a little black. Very long nose. If heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yours please contact the shelter! 633-6019
WANTED: PINE fire wood, looking to buy 5 cords, 335-1230
2008 M A Z D A 3 Sport hatchback, 132,000kms, manual, fully loaded w/auto start, second owner, regular maintenance done, c/w winter tires, $8,500. Call/text 335-3412
Yard Sale
t KUSAWA LAKE CAMPGROUND & MENDENHALL AREA. Female Bear Dog-X wearing a red collar. She was with another large lab/shepherd-x also wearing a red collar but the lab/ shepherd-x took off into the trees. If the bear dog-x is yours, please call 633-6667 or 334-7039.
RUNNING AT LARGE... If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Half a century ago, two beautiful people joined together in marriage and embarked upon the adventure of a lifetime. They migrated across the country and travelled the world together. With their love, they raised 11 children and now, 12 grandchildren, to carry on and represent the love they have for one another.
Happy Golden anniversary Mom and Dad! You inspire us in everything we do in life and we are so proud of you both!
Love, Diarmuid Jr. (Berna), Roshean (Chris, Kaitlin, Chris Jr., Acasea, Sebastian), Tara (Sean, Maggie and Abby), Shawn (Darren, Ayla), Shannon (Robin, Seamus, Finn), Kieran, Catherine (Justin, Fayne, Gillian, Teague), Ryan, Declan, Conor (Kylene), and Brendan
And more.... Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member! Portraits by Gerry Steers, courtesy of Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computer Magic.
If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.
Pets will be posted on the Pet Report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.
You can also check out our award winning website at:
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LOADHANDLER, MANUAL crank slides, mat along box bed for pick-up truck, unload firewood, brick, compost, works great, paid $150, asking $75. 633-4656 HEAVY-DUTY HEADACHE rack for full-size Dodge truck w/8-ft box, Size: 64 3/4â&#x20AC;? wide, tapers to 63â&#x20AC;? at back, like new, black, $300 obo. Call 660-4516 4 FULDA tires, LT225/75 R16, $100. 332-9975
Friday, July 3, 2015
YUKON NEWS TRUCK CANOPY, fibreglass, 70â&#x20AC;?x100", side windows, sliding front window, medium duty roof rack installed, easily hauls 14Ęź boat on rack, older but solid, $500. 667-2276
3 TIRES, Michelin LT265/70 R17, good tread, $250 obo. 633-4311
BUCKET SEAT for car, never used, black in colour, $75. 867-993-6347 HAYNES MANUAL for VW Golf, GTI & Jetta 1999 thru 2005, all 4-cylinder gas, TDI diesel 1999 thru 2004, $10. 336-2108
4"-&4 t #0%: 4)01 t 1"354 t 4&37*$& 20-Ft Jon Navigator Aluminum River Boat NEW!................... $9,995 2010 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS ATV with 4 NEW Tires .........$7,595 2005 Dodge Caravan - V6, BLACK SUPER CLEAN ................................. $5,595 2012 Honda JC502 125cc Motorbike ........................................................ $2,995 2008 Pontiac G5 4dr - RED................................................................................ $6,595 2012 Kawasaki 650cc Ninja Motorcycle ......................................... $5,595 IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE!
2008 Hummer H2, SUT
John Henry Edward
Loaded! Leather, Skylight Roof, Blue
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Blue, 4 Door, Coldstart
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2004 ARCTIC Cat quad, 4,200 mi, in top condition, ride trouble free, located in Haines Junction, text for pics. 250-566-1346
2014 Dodge Grande Caravan
REMOTE CONTROL for winch for ATV, new in box w/wiring instructions, $100 obo. 250-566-1346
22,995
Ed was born in Westmeath, Ontario and grew up in Beachbourgh. He was the only child and raised mainly by his mother after losing his dad at a very young age.
Stow & Go! Loaded!!
Ed came to the Yukon in 1960 where he worked on repairing various bridges along the highways and learning the carpentry trade. After becoming a journeyman carpenter he lived in Whitehorse working on projects like the construction of F.H. Collins School and the Aishihik dam. Eventually Ed started his own construction company doing jobs throughout the territory and ďŹ nally settling in Dawson City. It was there when he discovered his true passion, moving buildings! No matter how big the build, Ed would move it.
Indian name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abeeshtaâ&#x20AC;?
April 20, 1933-April 18, 2015
To be held in Telegraph Creek, B.C. on July 6, 2015 at 1pm.
2001 YAMAHA V- star classic, 9,800 kms, new tires, oil, air filter, plugs, windshield on order, $5,000 obo. George @ 336-0995
26Ęź CRUISER Boat, 350 Chev engine, down riggers, fish finder, VHF radio, tandem trailer w/surge brakes, located at Tagish, $9,000. 456-5911
2007 KTM 200XC, exc cond, complete revalved & re-sprung suspension by RiderĘźs Edge, lots of after-market stuff, $4,000 firm. email sfarland44@gmail.com
OLDER 18HP Evinrude, short shaft, rebuilt engine & carburetor, 50 hrs use, $550 obo. 689-6194
2011 HARLEY Sportster 1300, less than 5000 kms, beautiful, sound, $8,700 obo, bike speaks for itself. 336-1348
SMOKER CRAFT 175 Ultima aluminum fishing machine, 90hp 4-stroke Mercury outboard, stereo, fish finder, etc. 668-7898 lv msg
ATV TRAILER, 2 axles, 4 Argo-tires, wooden box w/lid & rack on top, $175. 633-2346
6HP YAMAHA outboard motor, never used, $2,000 new, asking $1,550. 335-3431
#4 Fraser Road, McCrae, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 EMAIL: woloshyn@northwestel.net
Pets Has your fur buddy slowed down? Return 'spring' to your dogĘźs step. Older or injured dogs benefit from Glucosamine and MSM. Tasty pharmaceutical grade powder. Dosage based on weight. 332-7828 CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Puppy obedience classes starting July 9 Reactive dogs, July 8 For full schedule visit caninesandcompany.ca Full service training school, certified trainers 333-0505
1998 SKIDOO Tundra R, great shape, rebuilt engine, $2,300. 333-0564 2004 YFZ.523 Ice Cube engine, Rossier exhaust, lots of mods, c/w stock rims & tires plus full winter studded set, rear paddle tires, engine worth $7,000 w/mods, asking $8,000. 456-5911 2004 QUAD 90 GC Bombardier, $1,400 obo. 334-4804 or 667-4829
SEPPLA PUPPIES, $100; Husky/Lab/Collie puppy, $75; kittens, ready soon, $50. 667-2390
SUZUKI DL1000, dual sport, only 11,000 km, crash bar,cruise control, cover, adjustable windshield, exc shape, pleasure to ride, too many bikes in shop, $5,900. 633-4729
MALE BLUE Heeler, 6 weeks old, $150. Email raley@telusmail.net Swift River
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Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 2010 POLARIS Ranger 6X6 side by side EFI 800, 191 original kms, c/w winch, windshield, roof, spare tire & side racks, $13,500 firm. 334-6101
21Ęź CAMPION fishing machine 210, walk around w/cuddy, marine radio, GPS, depth sounder, 2 downriggers, 2 live wells, 225 Mercury outboard on transom, c/w trailer, $6,900. email ekositsin@hotmail.com 22.5Ęź FIBREFORM boat w/flying bridge, motor is new, rebuilt leg, $7,000 obo. 667-6060
Ashes will be put to rest with his dear lady, Rosie Dennis.
Luncheon will be served. Music by family and friends
WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS? The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse: THE YUKON NEWS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE IN ALL YUKON COMMUNITIES AND ATLIN, B.C.
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DOWNTOWN: Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn
CANOE, SOLO Prospector, 15Ęź, Western Canoeing, green, Marsh Lake, $550. 668-1959
100HP MERCURY outboard motor w/jet-leg, 2-stroke, good running cond, $1,000. 633-5246
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2 X OMC portable fuel gas tanks, 22.7 ltrs, 1 x Quicksilver portable fuel gas tank, 25 ltrs, each $20. 668-6808
2008 HARLEY Davidson XL883, only 3,300 km, windshied, saddlebag, roll-bars, hywy pegs, $8,000. 634-2412
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10HP OUTBOARD motor, 14Ęź aluminum boat & trailer, $1,200, located in Watson Lake. 867-536-7610
1984 17Ęź Campion fibreglass boat w/trailer, capacity 1590 kg, rebuilt 4-cyl OMC inboard, 15hp Johnson 2-cycle, cover, $3,900. 456-4981
For Quick Approval call: 668-5559
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9.9 4 stroke, high thrust, long shaft kicker motor, only 5 hrs used, $3,200 obo. 668-4593
ARGO 8X8 Conquest, exc cond, like new, only 16 hrs, c/w winch, $9,800. 250-651-7650
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1984 ZETA 24' Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, barbecue, galley, head, canvas enclosure, fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint, many extras, reasonable offers. 332-1374
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Crew 4x4 $
A service for Ed will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Y.O.O.P. Hall, Dawson City. Food and refreshments to follow. All are welcome.
BRAND NEW salmon & halibut rods/reels, used shrimp pots & gear, Garmin 4208 GPS Chart Plotter, Data Card with Alaska Maps, hand held GPS, VHF marine radio, Scotty Electric downriggers and more. 332-1374
1999 KAWASAKI ZRX 1100, 44,000kms, runs fantastic, $3,250. 667-4425
Burgundy/gold, 10,000 Kms
Ed was a very easy going and generous man. With him gone weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost a true friend and Yukoner!
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He was also passionate about sports especially boxing. One of the few times Ed would take time off from work would be to watch boxing on TV or sometimes even live!
TAITĘźS CUSTOM TRAILER SALES 2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailers Drive on Drive off 3500 lb axles by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg
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Recreational Powersports and Marine (RPM) Repairs Service, repair and installations for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, chainsaws, marine and more Qualified and experienced mechanic Great rates! Call Patrick at 335-4181
CRESTLINER 2010, 1750 Sport Angler, 90 HP Mercury outboard, 8HP trolling motor, electric downriggers, depth sounder, trailer, travel cover, lots of extras, $22,000. 335-1656
Heavy Equipment GOLD PLANT Trommel, 36Ęź long, 48â&#x20AC;? diameter, is on a 53Ęź triaxle high-boy, c/w extras, $120,000 + applicable taxes. 780-916-4247, lv msg if no answer COMPLETE SAWMILL, headsaw powered by Doreman motor, good working condition on trailer. 660-5411 100 BRL steel water trunk tank c/w 3â&#x20AC;? Bowie water pump & all air lines & fittings, $5,000; Norwood edger w/13hp Honda motor, c/w 3 sets lumber rollers, $2,800 obo. 334-6101 NIKON DTM-520 surveyorls total station, $2,500, c/w newly re-celled battery, charger, case, manual, h/d wooden tripod, prism pole, metal mini-prism available for $350. 332-2553 CONTAINERS, 1 is used, $4,500, 1 new for $5,200, serious inquires only. 334-6888 LEICA NA-730 surveyorĘźs level, $775, 30x optics, great cond, heavy duty wooden tripod, 4m Hultafors rod also available for additional $300. 332-2553
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AC/DC WELDER, 225 amp & built-in 8,000 watt generator on wheels, located in Watson Lake, $2,000. 867-536-7610 2008 KUBOTA MX5000 4WD tractor, c/w bucket & forks, only 560 hours, asking $22,000. Get details at http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/001/8/4/1849-kubotamx5000.html, or call 867-634-3881 Haines Junction
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Friday, July 3, 2015 KARGOMASTER CONSTRUCTION carrier, heavy duty 2200 # capacity, fits Ford F-350, 8' box, assembled, new, used once, $900. 633-5575
PEOPLE FIRST Society of Yukon is hosting their AGM at 7pm on July 9th at the YACL office. For more info call 667-4606 or peoplefirstyukon@hotmail.com
WANTED: WATER pump that would fit 1.5" hoses, preferably 50-100psi, gasoline. 668-3647
HISTORICAL EVENING prayer services held in the Old Log Church, 3rd & Elliot, 7pm, Wednesdays & Sundays, June 17 to August 30. 668-5530 for info
Aircraft 1972 CESSNA 150F, 6500 TT, 1452 SMOH, excellent condition, paint 6/10, interior 8/10, maintained cooperatively, call/text 867-335-2555 TOPO MAP 104 N/5 Teresa Island, Atlin Lake, good cond, $8. 336-2108
Campers & Trailers TAITʼS 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 2005 20ʼ Frontier travel trailer, dbl bed, great shape, good layout, sleeps 4, awning, fridge, propane stove, outside shower, everything works, $9,700. 393-3377 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, 23T6 model, large bath, queen size bed, large awning, great condition, $9,800 firm. 633-2580 2001 9.5ʼ Frontier camper, exc cond, hot/cold water, 3-burner stove, oven, double sink, north/south queen bed, large fridge, very clean, $7,500 obo. 333-9976 CAR HAULER trailer, two 3,500lb axles, 18ʼ working deck, 2 5/16” ball hitch, heavy frame & slide-in ramps, $4,000; 22ʼ Tridem gooseneck flatdeck trailer, 2 5/16” ball hitch, $4,500 obo. 334-6101 1977 GMC motorhome, good cond, fridge, stove, shower, $3,800 obo. 332-9975 UTILITY TRAILER, 7ʼx9ʼ, $650. 667-4425 2006 FLEETWOOD Evolution E1 camper trailer, excellent condition, must sell, $7,250 obo. 667-4425 LELAND 5TH wheel trailer hitch for pick-up, exc cond, $500. 633-4656. 2015 FOREST River Inc. 14'x7' utility cargo w/side door & ramp, lights inside, can haul approx 7,000 lbs, immaculate cond, $5,500. 335-9977 1994 VANGUARD trailer, 30ʼ, good cond, priced to sell, $7,500 obo. 333-6136 1988 26ʼ Travelaire motorhome, good cond, $5,300 obo. Randy @ 332-1360 for more info 2008 28' Wanderer travel trailer, great shape, sleeps 7-8, bunks + queen bed, table, couch, appliances, air & heat, everything works well, $11,900 obo, must sell asap. Text/call 519-854-1300
TUESDAY BARBEQUES in Stringer Park, 11:30am-1:30pm, in support of Whitehorse Food Bank & Nepal restoration. Hamburgers & hot dogs, $5.00. 668-5530 for info
DRESSAGE HORSE SHOW THIS WEEKEND! July 3, 4, & 5. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. @ The Riding Arena, Whitehorse, on Bea Firth Rd off of Burma Rd. off of the North Klondike Hwy. Spectators welcome! REMINDER OF cancellation of Slo Pitch Dance at Yukon Convention Centre, Saturday, July 11. For ticket reimbursement e-mail whitepromotions@northwestel.net.
Services
REGISTER FOR Night Steps, a family friendly fundraising night walk on Saturday October 3, 2015 at Rotary Park to help provide services for people who are blind or partially blind. For info: www.cnibnightsteps.ca
BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, Chainsaw Work, and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755
THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713
BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta. Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc. Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050
RAMSHACKLE THEATRE Society's AGM is Wednesday, July 8, 6pm, 34 Harvey Rd in Ramshackle Theatre Studio. All are welcome to attend. For details: taralynn5@gmail.com
ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •General Handyman Services •Light Carpentry, Drywall, etc •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʼs Discount 332-7879
ATLIN MINI Marathon Saturday July 11, 10am, 24k, 12k, 6k or 1.6k, Tarahne Park, registration 9:30. Runs end at Warm Springs with hot dog picnic. Free. Michèle 633-6081 HSYʼS ANNUAL yard sale July 18 & 19th. Please drop off your donations at Mae Bachur Animal Shelter between 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. No clothing or electronics. Thanks for your support FELTING WORKSHOPS with Shiela Alexandrovich. Come meet the sheep, have a delicious local lunch and make felt art. Flatwork, July 11 Hats, August 8 Small groups 668-5964 for info WEED-PULL WITH Yukon Invasive Species Council & Friends of McIntyre Creek July 18. Come out to pull Sweetclover. Meet at 10am at turn-off to Fish Lake Road. Barbeque starting at noon. www.yukoninvasives.com MUSIC AT MacBride kicks off Thursday, July 9 between 5pm & 7pm with Hank Karr and The Canucks, BBQ & cash bar, free for members & $5 for everyone else. www.macbridemuseum.com THE YUKON Bird Club presents Birds of Summer by Ione Christensen on Tuesday, July 7 at 1:30 pm at the McBride Museum
PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR 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 SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585 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
5 À 7 All In Music one Thursday a month, French-speaking musicians perform at Baked Cafe. July 16th: Mireille Labbé, voice and guitar. zik-o-baked.afy.yk.ca BLESSING OF the Animals, Sunday July 19, 10:30am, Whitehorse United Church, 6th & Main downtown, elevator, all pets on leads or in carriers. Photos & stuffies too! All welcome.
1989 FORD Travelaire 24ʼ Class C motorhome, 7.5L engine, 124,000kms, full bath, fridge/freezer, a/c, stove, exc cond, $13,900 or reasonable offers. 633-2836 2008 JAYCO travel trailer, 26', sleeps up to 9 comfortably, exc cond, $20,000 obo. 335-4547
Coming Events ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca AL-ANON MEETINGS, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someoneʼs drinking? Wednesday 12Noon @ Anglican Church, 4th & Elliott, back door, Friday 7pm Lutheran Church, 4th & Strickland, beginnerʼs meeting, Friday 8pm Lutheran Church regular meeting 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 11:30-3PM. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net FREE KIDS summer programs at Whitehorse Public Library June 16–Aug 13 for ages 4-12, registration required, space limited. To register call 667-5239 or email yplevents@gov.yk.ca. PUCK POCKETS AGM Thursday July 9, 2015 at 19:00 hrs, location 17-9th Ave, Whitehorse
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Mrs. Marilyn Bergman JULY 12TH, 1931 – OCTOBER 16, 2014
A Northern Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 12th, 2015 10:00 AM at Yukon Bible Fellowship
160 Hillcrest Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon Potluck to follow
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
We miss you more than ever,
Nils Johnson
your guidance and your love.
MAY 1, 1938 TO JULY 4, 2013
But, we know you’re still watching, silently from above.
The love you gave still warms us, the way it always will. But leaving left an empty space, that time can never fill.
From heaven you’re still giving, the love you always had. We know you hear us talk to you, we’ll always love you dad!
With love from your family who misses you so much!
FROGGY SERVICES PEST CONTROL For all kinds of work around the house Windows & Wall Cleaning & Painting Clean Eavestroughs Carpentry Yard Work etc. References available 867-335-9272
The family of
Michael James Frasher
2008 ADVENTURER 9.5 FWS camper, c/w Stablelift electric jack system, allows use of camper independant of truck, $16,500 obo. 332-2553 2006 GULFSTREAM travel trailer, 21ʼ, good shape, washroom was removed for storage, $5,500. 333-0564
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DONALD GORDON DECEMBER 1, 1968 – JUNE 25, 2015
Donald Gordon aka “Ducky” was born on December 1, 1968 in Whitehorse, Yukon to parents Caroline Gordon and Patrick Johnny. Ducky spent his life in the Yukon. He loved to go hunting and fishing, and the most important things to him were his family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday July 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, located at Fourth Avenue & Elliot Street. Interment will take place following the service at Kwanlin Dun Cemetery, located on Long Lake Road. A potlatch will be at Nakwataku Potlatch House at 5:00 pm.
would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to them during the recent loss of a wonderful husband and father. Words cannot even begin to express our family’s gratitude for the generous outpouring of kindness and love that has helped to get us through this difficult time. Whether it was flowers, cards, delicious food or hugs please know that it is greatly appreciated. Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the celebration of life and kindly shared their memories of Mike, sent cards and gave donations to Cancer Research. A huge special thanks to our great friend Linda Doll for bringing together our friends and family to help organize such a beautiful tribute to Michael’s life on Saturday evening. Thank you to Danielle Lister and Julia Frasher for the creation of the celebration program, Richard Corbet for leading the celebration and Gary Lachance for sound and music. Thanks to Linda Boone and the generous donations by businesses:, Mark with Wykes Independent Grocers, Leslie and Caroline with Frito Lay, Mike at Whitehorse Beverages, Chad at Superstore and Ray and Helen of Marsh Lake Tents and Events. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Father Kieran for the beautiful funeral service on Thursday, Tim Frasher (Mike’s brother) for the touching eulogy and Heritage North Funeral Home (Chris Thompson) for the respect and dignity shown to our family in the preparation of Mike’s journey to his final destination. Finally, a sincere thank you to Dr. Brad Avery, Dr. Danusia Kanachowski, the Home Care nurses and staff and all the nurses and staff of Whitehorse General Hospital for their care and kindness to Mike during his illness and final days in the hospital. Mourn his passing and celebrate his life. With love, the memory of his kindness and the strength of his example live on. Thank you for remembering him.
Warmest Regards, Tiffany, Logan, Julia
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PUBLIC TENDER TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT OF YUKON WITH HOME HEATING FUELS, ULTRA LOW SULPHUR DIESEL FUELS AND UNLEADED GAS TO LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 23, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to David Knight at (867) 667-3114. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY OF PROPANE TO VARIOUS YUKON GOVERNMENT LOCATIONS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 27, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Bill Stonehouse at (867) 6678281. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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PUBLIC TENDER VIDEO RECORDING PROCEEDINGS OF THE YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Project Description: The Yukon Legislative Assembly is contracting for the video recording of the proceedings of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for each sitting day from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 21, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Helen Fitzsimmons at (867) 667-5618. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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PUBLIC TENDER INITIAL ATTACK BASE RENOVATIONS - BLDG. #3443 HAINES JUNCTION, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 20, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Muhammad Shanjer at (867) 456-6811. Site Visit Scheduled for July 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
ATTENTION: DAWSON CITY HOMEOWNERS Energy North Construction will be in Dawson City starting June 24/15 and will be available for building insulation upgrade assessments. We will have an industrial vacuum system to clean out your attic and spray foam equipment to upgrade your buildings. Call 867-667-7414 to set up an appointment for a free assessment and estimate. TAIGA HANDYMAN SERVICES a division of Happy Daze RV Center Ltd. â&#x20AC;˘Painting and staining â&#x20AC;˘Light carpentry â&#x20AC;˘Mobile RV and trailer repairs â&#x20AC;˘Yard cleanup and maintenance â&#x20AC;˘Yard cleanup and maintenance Brian Charles Call/text 332-1933
FREELANCE CATSKINNER/WRITER Retired too early. Looking for Dozer to run this season. Any size, location or type of work. Good at finish work on small ones or Ripping and bulking on big ones. 40+ years of experience. As for writing, will tackle any writing job except love letters and love stories. 50 cents per word. Firm. 50+ years exp. 867-689-1998
LOST: ON gravel beach across from Ten Mile Resort on Tagish, grey day pack with kite & camera, $100 reward for return. 633-6404 or bdobrowo@gmail.com TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 17, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Anton Pertschy at (867) 6673651. Site Visit July 10, 2015 @ 10:30 a.m. Confirm attendance with project manager. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
Project Description: Removal of underground fuel storage tank and installation of a new above-ground storage tank at Vanier Catholic Secondary School. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 20, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mike Otto at (867) 667-3004. Site Visit July 9, 2015 @ 1 p.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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LOST: BLACK Kershaw speed blade knife during road relay weekend, reward offered. Call 667-7106
FOUND: LEUPOLD Rangefinder, tell me roughly where you lost it, model/type, and its yours again. 335-6648
FOUND: KEY, looks like for a 4-wheeler, on Moraine Dr, Whitehorse Copper, on June 22. Call to claim it, 668-7359
KLONDIKE WOODWORK Finishing Carpentry & Renovations For Clean, Meticulous & Tasteful Quality Work INTERIOR •Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, •Design & organization of walk-in closets, laundry & storage room, garage •Wood & Laminate, Stairs. EXTERIOR •Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Storage Shed 633-2156 or cell 334-2156
LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 PAINTING Williamson Yukon Services offers int/exterior, redo decks, fences, sheds etc. Reputable, reliable, reasonable. 18 years in Yukon Ph. 333-0403 CAPABLE, ENERGETIC COUPLE looking for trapping assistant opportunity. Equipped with new sleds and gear, completed trapper course, keen, willing to learn and help out. Available December to March. Please contact 334-7423 THE COUNTRY HOUSE Interior Decorating and Design Services Space planning Kitchen and bathroom design Colour consulting New homes and renovations Call: 667-2642 Email: countryhouseyukon@northwestel.net
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Sports Equipment BIFFY SACK, lightweight, minimalist shelter by Integral Design, waterproof but breathable, used only twice, large size, new $280 US, asking $160 obo. 667-4523 TREADMILL, GREAT cond, bought for $1,000, used 10 times, selling at $350. 334-6888
Lost & Found LOST: GLASSES with grey frames in black case, $50 reward. 633-3476 LOST: GREY hooded sweater w/zipper & Nissan key in pocket in Whitehorse on June 05, reward offered. Peter @ 399-3226
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153” SNOWBOARD w/red ride bindings, in used condition but very nice board, c/w size 9 Burton boots in new condition, $150. 334-6705 WALKING POLES, 2 pr Leki, $25 ea; single Trek R3, $10. 332-8899 BROOMBALL GEAR, shoes sz men's 7, shinpads, stick, helmet. $125 for all; camping tent Explore Solo, by Go Camping New Zealand, lightweight, fits one person, good for hiking/cycling, $60. 336-2108 2 IGLOO tents, Big Pack, sleeps 3, new, $200 ea. Marsh Lake 668-1959
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Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande
Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire
PM15-038
Frank Plut
PM15-050
Paydirt Holdings (1982) Ltd
Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu
Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise
Swede Creek, Tributary of Haggart Creek No-name pup, Sulphur Creek, Sulphur Creek Dredge Ponds, Tributary of Dominion Creek and Indian River
Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice. Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.
Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h
Placer
July 28, 2015
Placer
July 28, 2015
Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis. Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.
Request for Proposal Pool Mechanical Upgrade City of Dawson Pool Mechanical Upgrade Dawson City, YT Closing Date: 4:00 PM, July 17th, 2015 The City of Dawson is soliciting proposals for the provision of Architecture and Engineering Services for schematic design, detailed design, tendering & construction administration services.
Proposal Packages
Proposal packages are available at the City of Dawson Administration Office, located at 1336 Front Street, Dawson City, YT from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Packages can be obtained electronically by e-mailing marta.selassie@cityofdawson.ca.
Questions
Questions on the request for proposals can be addressed to: Marta Selassie, Recreation Manager (867) 993-7400 ext. 204 marta.selassie@cityofdawson.ca
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
John Richard Cletheroe
Wolfgang Eberlein
Deceased, of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory who died on
12 of February, 2014. All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Alice McGuire, on or before August 3, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed. All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: Alice McGuire of 91276 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 6E4 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7
Deceased, of Faro, Yukon Territory who died on
April 17, 2015. All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Anna J. Pugh, on or before July 17, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed. All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN Attention: Anna J. Pugh Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CONTRACT PARTIES OF
YUKON ZINC CORPORATION (hereinafter referred to as the “Petitioner”)
RE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS PROCESS AND EXECUTORY CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE PETITIONER PURSUANT TO THE COMPANIES’ CREDITORS ARRANGEMENT ACT (“CCAA”) This notice is being published pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated June 26, 2015 (the “CCPO”) which approved (i) a Claims Process for the determination of certain claims against the Petitioner and/or its Directors and/or Officers, and (ii) an Executory Contract Identification Process for the identification of all executory contracts with the Petitioner in effect as at March 13, 2015 (the “Filing Date”). A copy of the CCPO and other public information concerning the CCAA proceedings can be obtained on the website of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the Court-Appointed Monitor of the Petitioner (the “Monitor”) at http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/car/yukonzinc. Any person who may have a Claim against the Petitioner and/or any of its Directors and/or Officers, or who has an Executory Contract with the Petitioner, should carefully review and comply with the CCPO. Any person having a Claim against the Petitioner and/or any of its Directors and/or Officers arising or relating to the period prior to the Filing Date, which would have been a claim provable in bankruptcy had the Petitioner become bankrupt on the Filing Date and who does not receive a Claim Amount Notice with their Claims Package, or who receives a Claim Amount Notice with their Claims Package but disputes the amount or nature of their Claim as listed in their Claim Amount Notice, must send a Proof of Claim to the Monitor, to be received by the Monitor by no later than 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on July 28, 2015 (the “Claims Bar Date”). Proofs of Claim for Claims arising as a result of a disclaimer, resiliation or termination by the Petitioner on or after the Filing Date of any contract including any lease, employment agreement, or other agreement or arrangement of any nature whatsoever, whether written or oral, must be received by the Monitor by the later of: (a) the Claims Bar Date; and (b) 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on the day which is ten (10) days after the date of the Notice of Disclaimer or Resiliation sent by the Monitor to such creditor. The Executory Contract List is posted on the Monitor’s website. Any person who is a party to an Executory Contract with the Petitioner that was in effect on the Filing Date, and whose Executory Contract is not listed on the Executory Contract List, must send a Proof of Executory Contract to the Monitor, to be received by the Monitor by no later than 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on July 28, 2015 (the “Executory Contract Bar Date”). For the avoidance of doubt, any Claim a Creditor may have against the Petitioner must be filed in accordance with the process set forth in the CCPO. For the avoidance of doubt, any Executory Contract a person claims to have with the Petitioner in effect at the Filing Date must be asserted in accordance with the process set forth in the CCPO. If a person intends to assert both a Claim and an Executory Contract against the Petitioner, the person must comply with the requirements of both the Claims Process and the Executory Contract Identification Process. For clarity, meeting the requirements for asserting a Claim does not satisfy the requirements for asserting an Executory Contract, and vice versa. Creditors or persons claiming an Executory Contract requiring more information or who have not received a Proof of Claim form, Claims Package, Proof of Executory Contract form or Executory Contract Package, as the case may be, should contact the Monitor by telephone at (604) 806-7237, fax at (604) 806-7806, or email at yzc.claims@ca.pwc.com or visit the Monitor’s website at: http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/car/yukonzinc. UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE CCPO, HOLDERS OF CLAIMS THAT DO NOT FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM WITH THE MONITOR BY THE APPLICABLE DEADLINE SPECIFIED ABOVE SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE OR DISTRIBUTION UNDER A PLAN, IF ANY, OR OF ANY PROCEEDS OF SALE OF ANY OF THE PETITIONER’S ASSETS, OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A CREDITOR IN THE CCAA PROCEEDINGS OF THE PETITIONER, AND SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM MAKING OR ENFORCING ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE PETITIONER AND/OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY, ANY CLAIMS SUCH CREDITOR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE PETITIONER AND/OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS SHALL BE FOREVER BARRED AND EXTINGUISHED. UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE CCPO, PERSONS CLAIMING AN EXECUTORY CONTRACT WITH THE PETITIONER THAT DO NOT FILE PROOFS OF EXECUTORY CONTRACT WITH THE MONITOR BY THE EXECUTORY CONTRACT BAR DATE SHALL BE BARRED, ESTOPPED AND ENJOINED FROM ASSERTING OR ENFORCING THE EXECUTORY CONTRACT AGAINST THE PETITIONER.
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Livestock DRESSAGE HORSE SHOW THIS WEEKEND! July 3, 4, & 5. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. @ The Riding Arena, Whitehorse, on Bea Firth Rd off of Burma Rd. off of the North Klondike Hwy. Spectators welcome!
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TNDC is inviting contractors to submit stipulated prices for the supply of all labour and materials for two separate tender packages for the addition and renovation to an existing TNDC-owned garage and administrative building in Dease Lake, BC. The project includes renovation of 6,215 square feet of existing wood frame construction and the addition of 7,100 square feet of new wood frame construction. This is the ďŹ nal tender of four tender packages.
TP-02 Exterior Cladding & Interior Finishing: Includes, but is not limited to the following: Exterior cladding, exterior doors, overhead doors, windows, rigid & batt Insulation, sbs-rooďŹ ng membrane, sheet metal ďŹ&#x201A;ashing & trim, acid-etch concrete ďŹ nishing, interior wall framing, vapour barrier, interior doors and hardwear, gypsum board, suspended acoustic ceiling, mudding, taping and painting, vinyl ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, carpet tile, custom millwork, countertops, coordination with other contractors on site, including mechanical and electrical. Sealed tenders, completed in conformance with the contract documents provided, will be received up to 4:00 pm local time July 23, 2015 at the ofďŹ ces of: Carlyle Shepherd & Co. 2nd Floor, 4544 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1P8 Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Block D, 6504 Highway 37 Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 866-827-8632 (toll-free) 250-771-5482 Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd. Suite 26, 1114 Front Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1A3 Contract documents will be made available at the same addresses above. Technical questions will be received by email only and may be directed to Kelly Edzerza-Bapty, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (kelly@kza.yk.ca). Electronic drawings for TP-02 may be requested at the email address above. Architectural,structural, mechanical and electrical drawings (TP-01, TP-03 and TP-04) are also available electronically. It is the Tendererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to familiarize themselves with all available information. TNDC is also offering a Tahltan Participation Incentive Program, to entice prospective bidders to incorporate Tahltan participation in the labour component of their bid through an owner sponsored program.
HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Excellent quality hay â&#x20AC;˘Timothy/grass mix, 60 lb $14.50 â&#x20AC;˘Timothy/Brome hay, 60 lb $14.50 â&#x20AC;˘Straw bales (baled in spring) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 or yukonfarm@gmail.com
PUBLIC TENDER CHIMNEY REPLACEMENT GREENWOOD APARTMENTS WHITEHORSE YUKON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 21, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.
DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONVERSION OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY UNITS INTO MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING, WATSON LAKE
If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Carmon Whynot at 867-667-5718.
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 10, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.
Site Visit: July 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. meeting on site
If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Robert Kostelnik at 867-667-5795.
Contractors to confirm attendance with project manager and phone 667-5718 before July 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Addition & Renovation Tender Package TP-02 (Exterior Cladding & Interior Finishing)
1975 FORD dump truck, gas, $2,500 obo; Fordson Major diesel tractor, $1,500 obo; western saddles & pack saddles, hay $10/bale. 668-6564
QUARTER HORSE, been started, ridden with halter & saddle, not a childĘźs horse, willing to please, $1,500 obo. 536-2633 PONY GELDING, WELSH/ARAB. 12 yrs, 12.2h, palomino, great for small adult or confident child rider. Please call for more info. 867-334-4066 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lb Free delivery for larger orders Straw square bales available 335-5192 â&#x20AC;˘ 668-7218 HAY FOR SALE â&#x20AC;˘Dry bales kept under a shelter â&#x20AC;˘Great quality hay 60-70 lb bales, $10 35-40 lb bales, $8 633-4496 or mikeandastra@me.com QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished. Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic wild boar - $7/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 â&#x20AC;˘ 335-5192
Baby & Child Items CHILDRENĘźS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 BABY STROLLER, 3-wheel, used 1 yr, $100 obo. 334-4568
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Site Visit July 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review.
All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review.
View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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LAND LOTTERY Remote Recreation Lots Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Management Branch is holding a lottery for 6 remote recreational lots in the Carcross area. 4 lots are located on Bennett Lake and 2 are on Tagish Lake. Information packages and application forms are available from: Land Management Branch 3rd Floor, Room 320 Elijah Smith Building 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Or online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/upcoming_lotteries_tender.html Deadline: Lottery applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., August 11, 2015. Lottery Draws: The lottery will take place in Whitehorse at 1:00 p.m., August 12, 2015 in Room 1A, Elijah Smith Building, 300 Main Street. Applicants and the general public are welcome to attend the draw. All successful applicants will be notiÂżed the next day. For more information contact Land Management Branch at (867) 667-5215 or Toll-free 1-800-661-0408 local 5215 or visit online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands.
KING SIZE bed w/box spring, like new, $600. 335-5352 LEATHER BURGUNDY swivel chair, good cond, $40. 334-8318
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESIGN BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ROSS RIVER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT - BLDG. #6723 Project Description: Design, supply, and installation of new playground equipment at Ross River School. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 21, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mike Otto at (867) 667-3004. Questions must be received by the Project Manager a minimum of five working days prior to tender close. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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STORAGE CABINET, cedar, 4-dr, 32.5”L x 11.5”D x93”H, $75. 660-4321 2 LARGE wood-canvas chairs with leather cushions. 668-2253
BEAUTIFUL SOLID oak table with 8 chairs, exc cond, extends very long with 2 leaves, originally from Country House, $750. 336-1003 2 QUEEN size beds, sectional sofa, dressers, TV stand, computer desk & chair, kitchen table w/5chairs, coffee & end tables, must sell by July 15. 667-6770
VINTAGE IMPERIAL Loyalist bedroom suite, exc cond, solid cherry wood, dresser, 3/4 bedframe, desk, chair, nightstand, boxspring & mattress incl. 633-3266 VINTAGE CHEST trunk, early 1900s, beautiful condition, $260. 668-6808 KING SIZE bed, clean & in good condition, $50. 333-0402 SHELF UNIT w/wine storage, 68"H x 31"W x 18"D, holds 6 wine bottles, has 4 small drawers, 2 medium drawers, 1 large shelf, 1 smaller shelf, $50. 633-2307 COUCH, EXCELLENT condition, $290. 393-4366
PUBLIC TENDER FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT, GREY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL BLDG.# 1281, WHITEHORSE, YUKON Project Description: Removal of underground fuel storage tank and installation of a new above-ground storage tank at Grey Mountain Elementary School. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 21, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mike Otto at (867) 667-3004. Site Visit July 10, 2015 @ 1 P.M. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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CORRECTION The ad on page 33 of this issue should be as shown below. Price is $462,000.
SPLIT LEVEL: NEW CONDITION
Personals DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office WHITEHORSE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB June 30, 2015 1st - Bruce Beaton & Lynn Daffe 2nd - Dick Smith & Dan Scarffe 3rd (tied) - Andrzej Jablonski & Nick Smart Jan Ogilvy & Bob Walsh We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Golden Age Society. New players are welcome. For more information call 633-5352 or email nmcgowan@klondiker.co
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SATURDAY, JULY 4TH COPPER RIDGE M 35 TIGEREYE, Copper Ridge, Saturday July 4, 9am-12:30pm, tire rims, sports equipment, office supplies, books, kitchen stuff etc DOWNTOWN M 7160-7TH AVE, Downtown, corner of Alexander, Saturday July 4, 9am2pm, toys, children’s stuff
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INGRAM M 62 MALLARD WAY, Ingram, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, kids, baby, & maternity clothes, toys, Lego, games, stroller, toddler bed/ mattress, electric snow blower, household stuff, bikes, DVDs etc JAKE’S CORNER M JAKE’S CORNER, Saturday July 4, 10am-3pm, bring your own table, call if you are coming, 399-4008 JUDAS CREEK M DIGGERS DRIVE, Judas Creek Subdivision, Saturday July 4,
WHITEHORSE CURLING Club June cash calendar winners: $100, Mike Sparks; $50, Mark Pike; Gwen Hogan, Lori Austin; $25, Eva Birdman, Adele Mole, Melanie Magnuson, Patti Toole, Deborah Bastien, Clint/Valerie Ireland, Antonio Zedda, Elaine MacKenzie, Randy Ries, Glenna Tetlichi, Sharon Walsh, Scott Burrell, Sherry Smith, Elijah Stick, Karen Vallevand, Fred Walatka, Bryton Stevenson, Arlene Yeulet, Steve Sutherland, Joy Waters, Chelsea Duncan, Gordon/Rose Toole, Lou McCrae, Andrew Scoffin, Betty Hebert, George Nagano
WHITEHORSE CURLING Club May cash calendar winners: $100, Sylvia Kitching; $50, Joanne Hollingdale, Jenna Duncan, Deborah Walsh, Gerry Jansma; $25, Jason Kutny, Kaylie Allison, Jessie Stick, Annabell Vance, Tina Grant, Tess Lawrence, Cassandra Wheeler, Doug Cook, Pamela Booth, Bryan Varga, Roxienne Prestone, Maggie Carpentier, Rob Johnson, Paul Stoker, Dave Joe, Jerry Carlson, Pat Joe, Frank Taylor, Ryan Burke, Ric Hudson, Jenna Duncan, Joe Trerice, Pauline Wood, Kyle Gundmundsom, Loralee/Kevin Johnstone, Chris/Carol Dispasquale
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SWIVEL ROCKING recliner w/rocker Ottoman, $150. 334-4568
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CITY OF DAWSON FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT Project Description: Forcemain replacement in the City of Dawson including approximately 455m of 200 DIA forcemain replacement, connection to City of Dawson Waste Water Treatment Plant, one pump out/pump in manhole chamber, connection to an existing outfall manhole, aggregate supply including 300m3 of clear stone pipe bedding, 200m3 of sub base, and 500m3 of road base, groundwater dewatering/ pumping, and restoration including road signs, landscape topsoil and lawn seeding. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 24, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Rick Kent at (867) 456-6564. This project is being funded through Build Canada The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
Community Services
Request for ,QGHPQLÀHG Contractor RFIC #2015WWS0001
M #49 DIGGER’S DRIVE, Judas Creek, Saturday July 4, 10am-3pm, outdoor/indoor furniture, tools, sports equipment etc
CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Dennis & Theresa Beaudoin from Whitehorse, YT, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Residential Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located near 4 of July Bay Road near Atlin, BC on BLOCK B DISTRICT LOT 1602, CASSIAR DISTRICT. The Lands File for this application is 6403502. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer MFLNRO, at Bag 6000-3333 Tallow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 31, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:www.arid.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisment will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.
Approval to Perform Utility Installation Work Within City Right-Of-Ways Application documents for this RFIC may now be obtained at City Hall, or by email at procurement@whitehorse.ca. Applications will be received DW WKH RI¿FH RI WKH 0DQDJHU of Financial Services at City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C2 until 4:00 PM local time on Thursday July 16, 2015. Applications will only be considered where received at the above address by WKH FORVLQJ GDWH DQG WLPH VSHFL¿HG Submission by facsimile is not acceptable. Email submissions in PDF IRUPDW DUH HQFRXUDJHG DQG acceptable at procurement@whitehorse.ca Please direct all inquiries in writing to Dave Albisser at dave.albisser@whitehorse. ca with a copy to procurement@whitehorse. ca
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Garage afternoon start, follow the balloons and Yukon flag, wide variety including jewelry
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SALES Saturday July 4, 10am-2pm, Estate sale, tools, table saws, compressors, chop saws, drills, hand tools, saws, mechanical tools, etc
HILLCREST M 45 KLUANE CRES, Hillcrest, Saturday July 4, 9am-1pm, 2-family including canoes and variety of household items
PORTER CREEK M 76 TAMARACK DR, Porter Creek, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, no early birds, multi-family garage sale and epicure blow out sale
LOGAN M 61 FINCH CRES, Logan, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, leather La-ZBoy chair, oak desk, curio cabinet, TV entertainment centre, coffee/end tables, Victorian lamps etc
M 78 PONDEROSA DR, Porter Creek, Saturday July 4, 9 am-12noon
KULAN M 24 LABERGE RD, Kulan Industrial,
M 20-9TH AVE, Porter Creek, Saturday July 4, 9am-1pm, tools, dishes,
M 41 CEDAR CRES, Porter Creek, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, kids & baby clothes, camping gear, household items, bike etc
PUBLIC TENDER VALVE REPLACEMENT CLOSELEIGH MANOR UNIT 080000 100 LAMBERT STREET WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 9, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Carmon Whynot at 867-667-5718. Site Visit June 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Christmas items, tile saw, x-large dog crates, various hard cover books, etc, rain or shine M 5 YEW PLACE, Porter Creek, on Ponderosa, Saturday July 4, 9am12noon, no early birds, tools, winter gear, household items, women’s fashion & footwear, dishes, rain or shine RIVERDALE M 126 ALSEK RD, Riverdale, Saturday July 4, no starting time given, women’s clothes, furniture, French/English books, free coffee, kitchenware M 3 VANGORDA PLACE, Riverdale, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, patio furniture/flower pots, crafts/fabrics, household items, no early birds M 29 TAKHINI RD, Riverdale, Saturday July 4, 9am-12noon, arts & antiques TAKHINI HOT SPRINGS RD M HOTSPRINGS RD, 2nd left on Rivendell Rd, Saturday July 4, 10am2pm, household items, antique
furniture, electrical & pumping parts & pieces etc TAKHINI - NORTHLAND MHP M 219 NORTHLANDS TRAILER PARK, 986 Range Rd, second entrance, Saturday & Sunday, July 4 & 5, 9am1pm, knitting stuff, office chair, multi-family, weather permitting
SUNDAY, JULY 5TH TAKHINI - NORTHLAND MHP M 219 NORTHLANDS TRAILER PARK, 986 Range Rd, second entrance, Saturday & Sunday, July 4 & 5, 9am1pm, knitting stuff, office chair, multi-family, weather permitting
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