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Murray Scheck, 59, was first reported missing to the police on Jan. 3.

Police began investigating and conducting interviews. So far, it appears the last time Scheck was seen was in Whitehorse on Dec. 19, 2013, Yukon RCMP Const.

Dean Hoogland said yesterday.

Scheck, who works as a carpenter, may be driving a gray 2010 Dodge Challenger with Yukon licence plate EJH98.

He is described as a Caucasian, 5’8”, weighing 167 pounds with grayish brown hair and brown eyes. Police say they don’t know what Scheck was wearing when he was last seen.

Meanwhile, police are still looking for a second missing man.

Robert Schellenberg, 47, was reported missing by his roommate on Dec. 10.

He was last seen three days earlier.

On Dec. 15, the 1995, blue GMC pickup truck Schellenberg had been driving was found in a gravel pit about 20 km northwest of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway.

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The truck provided no clues as to where Schellenberg has gone, police said at the time.

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Hoogland said there are no updates on the Schellenberg case.

Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing to the public for help.

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NorthwesTel customers fight huge internet fees is usually one of three things: programs running in the background, neighbours poaching group of more than 20 Wi-Fi access by hacking passNorthwesTel customers words, or viruses that spew across the North are considjunk data at odd hours. ering a class-action lawsuit “Number one, make sure against the Internet provider you have a virus checker over what they say are outraon your PC. If you’ve got a geous and suspicious usage wireless router, make sure it’s fees. locked. If you do see excepWhitehorse’s Kyle Jennex tional usage, give us a call and was the first person to speak we’ll be able to assist you.” up recently after he noticed NorthwesTel used to charge odd upload rates on his home $10 per gigabyte when usInternet connection last fall. ers went over their caps. The “The first time I noticed company has reduced that to was in November. I religiously $5 per gigabyte and in Whitecheck my usage. I understand horse some plans have a $2.50 that it’s more expensive up per gigabyte charge for overage here, and even that is fine. use.

What I’m not OK with is Orange Technology, a paying for data that I’m not Whitehorse-based computer using,” he said. network and data security The data was moving in Ian Stewart/Yukon News firm, says some of its clients the middle of the night, Jenhave recently complained Kyle Jennex is angry over charges for data usage he says are false on his NorthwesTel nex said, and it was almost about unusual Internet charges internet accounts. He is considering a class-action lawsuit. all uploads, not downloads. from NorthwesTel. His online NorthwesTel usage less. I have passwords that are of those heavy users, but he said he thinks NorthwesTel’s “In some instances, there is gauge showed between five and completely random that would doesn’t buy the company’s measurement system is flawed. usage that is theoretically imseven gigabytes of uploads per take some pretty sophisticated torrent explanation because, It wouldn’t be the first time possible based on the limitaday. In total, there were nearly equipment to hack into,” he through is own monitoring, he the company had mistakenly tions of network access speed 200 gigabytes he says he can’t charged people for data they can account for every legitisaid. to NorthwesTel’s network,” account for. At $5 a gigabyte, “We even tried disconnect- mate gigabyte he uses, but his didn’t use. In 2010 the compa- said spokesman Martin Lehner that’s $1,000 he didn’t expect ny admitted it had overcharged in an email. bills still keep going over. ing all our devices from the to pay. hundreds of its customers be“I know how torrent prorouter and it still kept happenOrange Technology has “I depend on the Internet grams work, and I have my up- cause of a “glitch” in its system begun monitoring its clients’ ing. The only way I could get for our lifestyle. We like our when the data usage monitors data usage with its own hardthem to stop was to physically loads set to one kilobyte. The music and our movies and were not reset properly. One fact that they couldn’t tell me unplug my modem,” he said. ware, and those measurements our TV, so I download a lot of customer was charged $2,500 where it was going or why it One of the explanations have found a “discrepancy stuff. I also believe that if I’m was happening is very suspect,” above his usual monthly bill suggested by NorthwesTel is between the amounts we are paying for 150 gigabytes, I’m of $88. he said. that heavy users who downseeing from our hardware, and going to use that up.

NorthwesTel’s vice-presJennex said since he went load with peer-to-peer file the amounts that NorthwesTel “So because of that I moni- sharing programs, like a Bitident of marketing, Curtis public with his concerns, he’s is displaying on their online tor our usage carefully so I can Torrent client, forget that after heard from more than 20 other Shaw, insists that the comusage counter,” said Lehner. spread it out throughout the pany’s monitors and bills are northerners who have had they’ve downloaded a movie On that point, NorthwesTel now accurate. month and to make sure we serious trouble as well. or TV show, their system bespokesman Eric Clement said “There’s no goal here to don’t go over,” he said.

One man in Whitehorse said comes a mini-server and starts the issue Lehner cited was have people see hidden charges related on only one client.

When Jennex complained to uploading that data to other he was charged 198 gigabytes or overage charges. The goal is NorthwesTel, he was told the torrent users. If a homeowner on top of his 150-gigabyte The situation was resolved to make sure people are on the and the client was compenextra use was likely caused by limit. At $5 a gigabyte, that’s doesn’t remember to turn off right package for what they’re sated for the extra charges, $990 in unexpected charges. file transfer programs runthat uploading capability, it consuming,” Shaw said.

Jannex said the worst story ning in the background, or can cause their usage to creep Clement said.

If customers are approachhe heard was from a woman in that maybe his home Wi-Fi up as BitTorrent runs in the At this point, with more upthe Northwest Territories who ing their monthly limit, Shaw network had been hacked. But background. set customers contacting him Another common explana- was charged $3,000 in overage said email notifications can that doesn’t make sense to daily, Jennex said he has conalert them. Whenever custom- tacted a law firm about pursution is that users are watching fees in a single month. him. ers complain about unexpect- ing a possible class-action suit.

With so many people all “The way they’re talking, it’s too much online TV or playing ed usage, the company investisaying they’re being charged too many online games. like every second neighbour Contact Jesse Winter at for data they didn’t use, Jannex gates and Shaw said the culprit jessew@yukon-news.com Jennex admits he is one is hacking into your wireJesse Winter News Reporter

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Carcross builds capacity with tiny homes project Jesse Winter

community that we don’t have enough job opportunities. We know that there are individuals arcross will soon be getting who are interested in carpentry, its own suite of tiny houses, so we designed this program but the project is meant to build around them,” said Nelson Lepmore than just housing capacity. ine, the First Nation’s director of The Carcross/Tagish First infrastructure.

Nation has partnered with the The idea is to take youth who Council of Yukon First Nations, want to break into the Yukon conthe United Brotherhood of Carstruction workforce, but might penters, the Yukon Mine Training lack the life skills or education to Association and architects Komake the leap. By working with bayashi and Zedda to help train them on a project that has real 16 CTFN citizens as carpenters significance for the community, and build three tiny homes in the Lepine hopes the program can community. help inspire and empower youth.

“The intent of this is that we’ve “This initiative goes over and always had complaints from our above the carpentry. We’ll be News Reporter

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helping them to work on reading skills or math skills, or other life skills. We will target the individuals that are interested and have the drive,” Lepine said.

The program is being put together with help from the First Nation’s infrastructure, wellness and capacity departments.

The three homes, when finished, will provide much-needed housing stock for the community’s elders or other people in need, Lepine said.

“The location is in one of our compounds, but we’ll look at doing a training component including transporting houses from a building site to a training site.

We’ll be doing plumbing, electrical, drywalling, everything that goes into building a house.”

Lepine said the project isn’t just about getting the houses built. Even though it’s not really required as part of standard construction, he said the program organizers are looking at things like building roof trusses on the ground and then bringing in a rigging and hoist instructor to teach how to lift the roofs onto the buildings.

Everything is done with an eye to supporting the students along the way, he said.

“This is just an introduction.

We’re trying to see what they’re

interested in. If they choose to go beyond this, we are going to help them do that and pursue that.

“The carpenter’s aspect makes sense as the nucleus of all of this because you can’t do electrical unless you have a house. You can’t do plumbing unless you have house, and someone has to build the house. We figured we might as well do all of it,” Lepine said.

The project will run for 16 weeks, beginning in February.

“If all goes well we’re hoping that Feb. 3 will be the first nail in a board,” Lepine said.

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorse emergency crews responded to a car crash at the new traffic lights on the corner of Lewes Blvd and Hospital Road Tuesday night.

Nobody was injured.

Developers eye affordable housing dollars Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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he Yukon government may finally spend $13 million in federal housing money it has been sitting on since 2006.

Twenty-two organizations have expressed interest in using the money to develop new affordable housing in the Yukon.

“One of the gaps that we’ve seen in the marketplace is that we have working single mothers, young couples, working young families – that affordable part of the market has eroded over time,” said Michael Hale,

vice-president of operations with the Yukon Housing Corporation.

“Rental rates have gone so high, the vacancy rates are so low that there are people who in previous years have been able to rent on the private market, and they just can’t find it now.

And we’re targeting that group.”

The money comes from the leftovers of the $50-million Northern Housing Trust, which the federal government gave to the territory to address housing needs in 2006. Most of the money – $32.5 million – was given to Yukon First Nations to address their most pressing housing needs, and $4.5 million was used to construct the new

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As part of the deal, the government would pay up to half of the capital costs for new affordable housing rental units. In exchange, the developer would agree to keep rent affordable for 10 years.

Affordable will be defined as no higher than 95 per cent of median rent in the area.

Median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Yukon was $850 in September of 2013, according to government statistics, so “affordable” would mean a rental rate of no more than $807.50.

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ders were interested in a land parcel, Lot 262, earmarked for that purpose.

In that case, the government planned to sell the land to the highest bidder who agreed to build a minimum of 30 affordable rental units on the property.

The only two bids received both asked for additional funding to help pay for the affordable housing, and were thrown out.

The lot has since been divided into two and sold.

Yukon Housing’s current affordable housing plan is “fundamentally different” from what happened with Lot 262, said Hale.

The Lot 262 plan involved attempting to sell a parcel of land with strings attached, while the current plan is offering a capital infusion for non-profits and private developers who have their own ideas about how and where to best develop affordable housing, he said.

“It’s putting ideas on the table.”

Yukon Housing was not involved with the planning for Lot 262.

The fact that the current project has received 22 proposals is very promising, said Hale.

“It’s a remarkable number. Obviously there is lots of interest.”

In the coming weeks a committee will go through those expressions of interest and formally request proposals from up to 10 of the groups.

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Hale says the opposite is true, and that this partnership arrangement will allow taxpayers to get $26 million in value out of their $13 million investment.

“It’s not an answer for everything that’s challenging with housing, it simply isn’t. But, it’s something we could target, where we knew we could attract other people in and double the amount of housing that we can conceivably get out of this $13 million.”

NDP Opposition housing critic Kate White said she is happy to see the government pushing for affordable housing, and that it is “just about criminal” that the territory has sat on the federal housing money for as long as it has.

“There are many people who are renting far above what their incomes allow, and that’s because, I would suggest, we don’t really have an affordable housing market. We have a housing market that’s incredibly tight, which then drives up the prices, and that’s where we’re at right now.”

She wants to know why developers must only commit to affordable rates for 10 years, she said.

After that, rents could be jacked up, or units could be sold off as condos, possibly removing them from the rental market altogether.

In the legislature last month, Brad Cathers, the minister responsible for Yukon Housing, responded to that question by saying that it is challenging to predict what the housing market will look like 10 years from now.

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WRFN calls for staking ban The White River First Nation is demanding an immediate staking ban in its traditional territory and is threatening legal action.

The call comes in response to recent changes to mining legislation.

A Yukon Court of Appeal decision from December 2012 ruled the government had a duty to consult with the Ross River Dena Council even for the lowest level

of exploration activities.

The government dealt with the ruling through amendments to the Quartz Mining Act and Placer Mining Act and the associated regulations.

The amendments give the government the authority to designate areas of the Yukon where a notification for the low-level work is required.

Right now the government has used the new authority only to cover the Ross River area, which was the subject of the lawsuit.

BRIEFS The White River First Nation says there are “gaps” in the new legislation.

“The legislative response by Yukon does not meet the Yukon’s legal duty to consult with White River and any activity that takes place without proper consultation with White River First Nation will be subject to legal challenge. Like the Kaska Nation,

WRFN holds unsurrendered aboriginal rights and title to our lands and have not signed any land claim agreement with Canada and Yukon,” the First Nation said in a statement.

Chief Charles Elkland Jr. said any changes in the Ross River area clearly apply to White River territory as well.

“The Ross River Dena Council case decision that found that ‘free entry’ mining system was a breach of aboriginal rights clearly applies to WRFN territory and

is a call to action of the Pasloski government,” he said.

“As we stated last year, all staking must be suspended in our territory pending resolution of these matters. WRFN has asked for years for a true process to resolve issues with government to create certainty for all. To date, there has been no serious commitment to this from YG and the economy will continue to falter as a result with terrible uncertainty in investment.”

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in the 1980s when the airport was built, but it was never officially titled, explained Ron paperwork snafu deBillingham, spokesperson for cades in development has Energy, Mines and Resources. forced the Yukon government About a year and a half ago, to court over a piece of land the government wanted to including a baseball diamond transfer the parcel of land over in Teslin. to the Village of Teslin.

The application to the YuInstead of just slicing off the kon Supreme Court focuses on small piece of land where the a piece of land that includes ball diamond sits, the governthe community’s airport, ment wanted to hand over the some homes and the baseball complete larger land parcel. diamond.

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“A big thing that the government is working on now is working with communities in their future planning.”

If the Yukon government wants to give, lease or dispose of land, the plan has to be based on a correct title.

Billingham said when officials with the territory’s lands office checked, they realized a piece of land in question overlapped with Class A settlement land near the Alaska Highway that actually belongs to Teslin

Tlingit Council.

Now the government needs to go to court to get approval of the new map, with a new border for that particular parcel of land that does not overlap with the First Nation’s land.

It has taken about a year to accumulate all the necessary paperwork so the issue could be brought before the court.

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the land was part of the Teslin Post lndian Band Reserve.

Billingham said that while the change will not affect anything on the ground in Teslin, and there isn’t any dispute over what needs to happen, it is important to have any questions cleared up in case any work needs to be done on the land in the future.

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Assessors contemplate Casino mega-mine Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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estern Copper and Gold Corp. has submitted a proposal to assessors for its massive Casino mine project.

The $2.5-billion openpit mine is by far the largest project ever considered by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board.

The plan is for Casino to produce 120,000 tonnes per day over a 22-year mine life.

The next largest proposal that assessors have looked at was Victoria Gold Corp.’s Eagle mine, at 30,000 tonnes per day.

The Casino mine, if it is built, will eat up 150 megawatts of power.

That’s more than the current generating capacity of the entire Yukon power grid.

The plan is to truck liquefied natural gas to an on-site power plant. The operations will require about 11 truckloads of LNG per day.

The mine will employ an estimated 1,000 people during construction and 600 during production.

Paul West-Sells, president of Casino Mining Corp., said he is proud of the proposal the company has submitted.

“It was some late nights and some strained, bloodshot eyes over December.”

The company has spent more than six years and $18 million putting the proposal together, he said.

That includes hiring experts to collect baseline environmental data and consulting with affected First Nations and communities.

The company hopes to achieve YESAB approval in the next 18 to 24 months, said West-Sells.

It would take an additional six months or so to receive a quartz mining licence, and the company is therefore hoping that construction will begin in 2016, with first production in late 2017.

That depends first of all on the assessment process going remarkably smoothly, and secondly on finding investors with deep pockets willing to put up the $2.5 billion for construction.

Talks about potential financing opportunities are still at an early stage, said WestSells.

“As we meet some of the intermediate milestones through the YESAB process, those conversations will get a little bit more serious.

“A year from now is probably when we can start to hopefully have things a little bit more … firmed up, and within two years’ time they had better be fairly firm, because we’ll be, hopefully, on the verge on construction.”

Getting through the assessment process will not be without challenges.

One difficulty for assessors will be simply digesting the volume of information in the proposal, said Stephen Mills, the YESAB chair.

“It is thorough, there are almost 7,000 pages over 13 volumes. It will be challenging for YESAB, for us, to work through that volume of information, and it will also be challenging for others who provide really good input into our assessments to also go through that information.”

The board plans to hire four consultants to help, said Mills.

One contract will deal with the hydrology, aquatic resources, engineering and geotechnical specifications, which is not uncommon for mining proposals, he said.

Experts will also be hired to consider fish and wildlife issues, parts of the projects concerning the use of liquefied natural gas, and socioeconomic impacts.

A two-year assessment process is feasible if the company has done its homework, said Mills.

The efficiency of the assessment depends on the quality of initial proposal, the quality of the baseline data that has been collected, and the ability of the company to quickly respond to information requests from the board, he said.

The first hurdle that the company must clear is to prove that it has adequately consulted First Nations and affected communities.

A request has been sent out to those groups asking for comment on the company’s

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Paul West-Sells, president and CEO of the Western Copper and Gold Corporation.

records of consultation, said Mills.

The next step is for the board to determine if the proposal is adequate.

Never has a proposal come before the executive committee without requiring some additional information, said Mills. It remains to be seen if the information request for Casino will be major or minor.

Casino Mining, a subsidiary of Western Copper and Gold, has engaged with the board over the past couple years, and that probably has resulted in a more complete proposal, said Mills.

Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine, which Mills cited as an example of a mining project that moved fairly efficiently through the assessment process, took a little over two years to clear YESAB. That mine has been fully approved for construction, but is still waiting to find the $420 million in capital to start building.

Once the Casino proposal has been deemed adequate, the board will open the project to public comment.

If all goes smoothly, that process could begin in three or four months, said Mills.

The company has set up a website, www.casinomining. com, to provide information about the project in a userfriendly format, said WestSells.

The full project proposal is available on YESAB’s online registry.

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P.E.I. proposal fails to spark CPP reform to buy zero new net benefits.

The second important stumbling block is the fact ast month, finance minthat many research papers isters across Canada met have found that the workers to consider an expansion to truly in need in the next genthe Canada Pension Plan. eration of retirees are those One specific proposal for who earn between 50 per reform was introduced by the cent of the average wage and P.E.I. finance minister back 200 per cent of the average in September. Wes Sheridan wage (i.e., between $25,000 outlined the need for an exand $100,000). Those below pansion of the CPP and then $25,000 do fairly well through described in some detail his combined Old Age Security, idea for a “wedged” expanGIS and CPP benefits. Worksion. ers earning over $100,000 This is not entirely new appear to be able to take care as the idea arises from work of themselves with the tax indone by Professor Michael cented vehicles now available.

Wolfson of the University of These two reasons are Ottawa (previously of Stats precisely why P.E.I. was proCanada). So the ideas have posing a new wedge benefit. academic foundations and Here’s how – and why – it support. would work.

Unfortunately, the proposFirst, any new tier of beneals were deep-sixed by the fits would be fully funded. federal finance minister, Jim That is, each generation of Flaherty, who stated that the workers would pay in full Canadian economy was too for their own benefits. There fragile at this time for anywould be no inter-generathing that would raise payroll tional transfers. This also taxes. means that the absolute full Expanding the CPP is not impact of any reforms would an easy matter. First, it is not be felt until 39 years from counter-intuitive to mandate now. So starting soon is very poor workers to contribute important. extra money to the CPP when Today, the CPP provides an any extra benefits would just inflation-protected defined be lost to claw backs in their benefit that replaces 25 per Guaranteed Income Supplecent of earnings up to apment benefits. In fact, given proximately $50,000. Conthat there are several provin- tributions are 9.9 per cent of cial income supplement plans, earnings or a maximum of the loss of benefits could be a about $4,600 (but split 50/50 full dollar for every extra dol- with one’s employer). Curlar of CPP benefit earned. So rently the maximum annual they would be forced to pay in CPP benefit is about $1,000 a money they really don’t have month or $12,000 a year. The Robert Brown Troy Media

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average payment is about half of this or $500 per month.

The proposal would expand the CPP starting at earnings of $25,000. No new contributions or benefits would exist for those earning $25,000 a year or less. They would continue to depend on their OAS/ GIS/CPP. Pensionable earnings would be expanded up to $100,000 and there would be a new tier of benefits, and would bring maximum benefits to a 33 per cent replacement ratio versus today’s 25 per cent.

This could be paid for with new contributions of about 3.1 per cent (shared 50/50 with one’s employer – so 1.55 per cent each) starting at $25,000.

Assuming a 40-year career, for workers earning $40,000, their contributions would increase by a total of $465 a year (split 50/50). This would bring an estimated increase in CPP benefits of $2,250 per year.

Someone earning $75,000 would pay extra contributions of $1,550 (split 50/50) and would see a $7,500 rise in Reporters

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pension benefits annually. The maximum increase in benefits would be $11,250 – almost double the current maximum benefit under the existing plan.

The P.E.I. proposal stated that these changes would be phased in over a relatively short period of time (two to three years). Further, Sheridan argues that the new contributions are not taxes because they are buying real benefits.

It is not easy to amend the CPP. It requires the approval of two-thirds of the provinces with two-thirds of the population of Canada (including Quebec). And, as we saw on Monday, it can be nixed by a

“Rental rates have gone so high, the vacancy rates are so low that there are people who in previous years have been able to rent on the private market, and they just can’t find it now. And we’re targeting that group.”

Michael Hale, vice-president of operations with the Yukon Housing Corporation, on why more affordable housing is needed.

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The P.E.I. proposal was carefully thought out and deserved serious consideration.

The time for pension reform is now. P.E.I. has a viable solution. It will be interesting to see if the announced Ontario “go-it-alone” proposals will use the P.E.I. model.

It wouldn’t be a bad place to start.

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Live by the sword salesman or snowmobile vendor can tell you, each resident gets annual dividend cheque. In

by Keith an 2008 the figure on the cheque was Halliday over $2,000, but this year it was only $900 due to low investment returns in the markets.

Unfortunately for Alaskans, the shrinking dividend cheque is a harbinger of more bad news to come. Oil production has fallen from around two million barrels a day in the late 1980s to around Live by the sword, die by the 500,000 last year. Further declines sword.” The old saying comes are expected and the famous to mind as our friends in Alaska face a sudden drop in the oil rev- Alyeska pipeline is far from full capacity. enues they have become depenMore bad news comes from dent on. fracking and the discovery of The Alaskan government pulled in a whopping $7.4 billion vast unconventional oil fields in places like North Dakota. Surges (all figures U.S.) in oil revenues in new oil production mean lower last fiscal year, over $10,000 per oil prices. Lower production resident. The oil cash is three times the size of the federal trans- and lower oil prices are a double whammy for the Alaskan budget fer payment to the 49th state.

Canadians are often astonished (although individual Alaskans to learn that the state has neither won’t complain about lower gas and heating oil prices). an income tax nor a sales tax. It Even worse, at least in the short has stashed away enough cash over the years that the state earns term, is the new royalty proanother $5 billion a year from its gram that Governor Sean Parnell recently introduced. It aims to investments. boost production and governNot only is there no income ment revenue in the long run by tax but, as any Alaskan truck

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offering more favourable terms to oil companies. This may work in the long run, but in the meantime incentives to invest mean that revenues will go down in the short term.

The net impact of all this is huge. The state expects oil revenues to be a staggering $2.5 billion lower in 2015 than in 2013.

While some of the shortfall can be covered by dipping into reserves, it means tough sledding for many government programs.

One of the victims is the Alaska Highway pipeline. Sarah Palin attempted to revive this 1970s-era project in 2007, passing the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. She was such a big fan of the idea that she named her dog AGIA. The Alaska Highway pipeline project has been a faithful companion for Alaskan politicians for years. But now, like an old sled dog who has reached the end of his trail, Parnell is taking the pipeline office out behind the woodshed and putting it out of its misery. Its $4 million budget has been cut to zero.

While this may please residents of Mary Lake who weren’t keen on having a 48-inch pipe carrying

LETTERS

enough gas to power the Eastern seaboard just behind their backyard fences, the employees of the pipeline office aren’t happy. It also confirms the fears of Yukon First Nations and other governments along the pipeline route who were hoping for a slice of the estimated $100 million in property taxes and other revenues.

KTNA in Talkeetna also reports that the giant Susitna dam project has been severely cut.

Apparently the Alaska Energy Agency needs $110 million for preparation work, and has been allocated $10 million. Ironically, if the dam is delayed or eventually killed it will make Alaskans even more dependent on fossil fuels for their heating and power.

Alaskan politicians are already debating the cuts, showing a flair for soundbites that Yukon politicians haven’t quite mastered.

Senator Pete Kelly, a Fairbanks Republican, told the media that “state government has been eating a pretty high-fat diet the last 10 years and its pants are getting pretty tight. We have no choice but to put it on a diet.”

Anchorage Democrat Les Gara criticized the governor for

choosing education layoffs, cuts to renewable energy programs and delaying implementation of a child-abuse prevention program.

Governor Parnell’s budget also includes a stiff 32-per-cent cut in the capital budget.

The governor’s budget proposal is just a starting point in the Alaskan system, where the elected members have considerable scope to modify the governor’s draft budget. In the Yukon, of course, changes are usually minimal once the budget comes out of the premier’s office.

Our Alaskan neighbours face some big choices. Some think this situation creates an opportunity to pivot from oil to a more sustainable and climate friendly energy policy. Others agree with Sarah Palin’s famous suggestion to “Drill, baby, drill!” to find new oil and gas to replace the lost revenue.

I’ll leave it to the reader to speculate about which strategy Alaskan voters will support.

Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels.

You can follow him on Twitter @hallidaykeith

gency funding to help dozens of animals. We have turned tears of sadness into tears of joy. We have commenced working on a YukonI just wanted to say how much I told that their drop-in times have others really appreciate being door stated that, “we are too busy, wide spay-and-neuter program enjoyed the stories in the Yukon able to listen to CBC on the new changed from full afternoons to 45 you will have to come back another (working in tandem with the new Yuletide over the Christmas frequency. In mid December, your minutes/day and Friday afternoons. time.”

Yukon government and Humane holidays.

My personal experience with the Society Yukon program), and staff kindly left a telephone mesI returned a few days later to be The authors were very enterrefusal/incapacity to deliver basic sage informing me that the trans- turned away as they were too busy the creation of a territorial foster taining and I read the booklet mitter was functional. I certainly (second time). The third time, again health care to the citizens of White- network. cover to cover. A few of the stories horse, myself specifically, started last appreciated that notification.

I was turned away – too busy!

We plan to liaise with the I tore out to share with relatives September. Your department does I should report that reception I pointed out that this “drop in” Department of Education to get down south. I also liked the bookis excellent; not only in Tagish, was not working. They suggested to not seem to be able to adapt over into the schools this spring, and let format and the fact that it was time to this growing need for vacbut also in the Marsh Lake area, make an appointment, which I did see our Junior Ambassador Proin colour. It made the ads and the cinations.

Carcross and even Crag Lake, on the spot. gram get off the ground. We have Christmas greetings easier to read.

It makes one wonder how which until very recently had little The fourth time, the day of my worked with 40 bands to pull or no radio reception. appointment, I receive a call advising responsive management could or off the incredible Sunstroke and Carla Pitzel would be in a time of real crisis. It I want to thank you and that they were out of shingle vacMoonstroke Music Festivals.

Whitehorse your department for working to cine. I tried to reschedule. However, would seem that no one thought of We are currently working on scheduling extra drop in times? provide the audible CBC signal I could not as they did not know the first-ever, cruelty-free comCBC returns to Tagish By your department’s own adver- passionate fashion show called to the Tagish region once again. when the vaccine would arrive. tising one would get the impression ResQ, taking place on Saturday, Not only has an important safety I asked if they could let me know Open letter to Wade Istchenko, that vaccinations are important for and emergency communication when it arrived and then set up an Feb. 1, 2014. We couldn’t do what minister of public works: the public to have. system been reinstated, but deappointment.

Well, that was not we do without the support from Thank you for your letter dated In summary: Eight trips/appoint- an army of volunteers, individvoted listeners to CBC – yes, there possible as they were too busy to do December 12, 2013 regarding the ments to the Yukon Health Centre. are many – are able once again to that. ual donators, local businesses, CBC signal at Tagish. I sincerely enjoy audible broadcasts of our The fifth time I phoned last week No vaccinations. Turned away every awesome bands or the local vet thank you for the information time with no proactive management clinics. national network programs and for an appointment and they were and details regarding the situalocal news coverage. booked over two weeks in advance. I in place to notify when vaccines Thank you for your support. tion explained in your letter. After May I wish you and your deexplained that I was off to Mexico in would be available and to accommo- We realize that finances are tight listening to some of the frustratpartment officials all the very best two weeks so an appointment would date such delivery. I witnessed many across the territory, so the fact ing answers given by your colother people, many with children in that so many still rally in support for 2014 and once again thank not work. They advised to come to league, Mr. Brad Cathers, in the tow, also turned away, with no real you all for your efforts in supply- the Friday afternoon drop in. of our animal community – well, House on this matter after being clear hope of getting a vaccine in a ing the CBC signal to Tagish once Last Friday afternoon (sixth it warms our hearts. Our manquestioned by the MLA for the reasonable time frame. again. time), the parking lot was full as it date is simple: To improve animal Southern Lakes region, Mr. Kevin An ounce of prevention is worth usually is and I found a parking spot welfare in the Yukon through a pound of cure.

Barr, the exchange of information Richard C. Martin across the street. I made my way education, advocacy, financial you supplied in your letter was Whitehorse across a busy street only to find that assistance, fostering and support.

Ron Chambers much appreciated and clarified the waiting room was full, standing Together, we are making this hapWhitehorse the situation greatly.

What’s with the flu shot room only – did not even wait to pen.

After almost a year of lobbying be turned away this time. Returned This is what we have accomrunaround?

Kona’s Coalition I was delighted to be informed later the same afternoon (seventh plished in our first nine months. that the transmitter on Jubilee offers thanks time) about an hour later to find We hope you will continue to Mountain, Tagish, was once again Open Letter to Health Minister conditions even worse. support Kona’s Coalition in 2014, Doug Graham: operational on a new frequency Happy New Year! As 2013 comes This morning I arrived at 8:25 and witness our evolution.

I have tried repeatedly to receive of 103.1 FM. I sincerely thank to a close, Kona’s Coalition would (8th time) only to find several On behalf of the Kona’s Coaliyour government for the financial a flu and shingles vaccination since like to thank our supporters for people, many with children being tion board, thank you! this fall at the community health contributions to achieve this. helping us raise $20,000 to help turned away. I personally saw over centre on Quartz Road. The first animals in need.

Having just spent almost two 20 people being turned away. I too Jordi Mikeli-Jones We have provided emertime was after 1:30 p.m., to be only weeks in Tagish, I and many Whitehorse was turned away. A woman at the

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PM visits Inuvik to make announcement The Canadian Press

INUVIK, N.W.T. rime Minister Stephen Harper will be making an announcement today in Inuvik that is expected to focus on an all-weather road linking Canada’s Arctic coast to the south for the first time.

Initial work is nearly finished on the 140-kilometre gravel highway between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk and the entire project is scheduled to be complete by 2017.

The link, which will hook up to the Dempster Highway running through the Yukon, is expected to deliver many economic benefits and save northerners hundreds of dollars a year in shipping costs.

Harper has made northern development a key part of his mandate, although critics point out his promises exceed his achievements.

Completing a gravel-surfaced, all-weather road to the Arctic coast has been on the northern wish list since the 1960s, when local residents began pushing for it. Studies on the project began in 1998 and the territorial government sat down with Ottawa over it a few years later.

The wheels really began rolling in 2009, when CanNor – the federal economic development agency for the North – agreed to fund a project description for the road.

The Harper government promised to pay for half the $300-million project in the 2012 budget, a commitment that has since grown to

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$200 million. Environmental regulators recommended a year ago that the project move forward, and work began earlier this winter on what will eventually become the highway’s first 19 kilometres.

Once complete, the highway is expected to reduce shipping costs to Tuktoyaktuk for essentials such as groceries by about $1.5 million a year. That’s the equivalent of $1,500 in savings for every man, woman and child in town.

Construction will create the equivalent of 1,000 jobs, with 40 permanent positions.

The lure of a road all the way to the Beaufort Sea is anticipated to boost northern tourism by an annual $2.7 million. And local people will get improved access to health care, education and job opportunities once they no longer have to depend on air links or ice roads.

Energy companies such as Shell Canada, which is active in the Mackenzie Delta, are also expected to benefit. While they will still need ice roads to their individual sites, an all-weather road will reduce their costs and make transportation more dependable.

Building the two-lane roadway will be full of technical challenges, including many stream crossings, at least eight bridges and preserving permafrost to keep the ground under the road from sinking.

Project engineers say they won’t use the previously standard practice of cutting into surface layers and

James Munson/Yukon News

Work began earlier this year for an all-weather road between Inuvik, N.W.T., above, and Tuktoyaktuk.

building them back up with fill. Instead, they won’t cut through those insulating layers and will blanket the entire roadway with a subsurface fabric.

Most of the work will take place in winter to inflict as little permafrost damage as possible.

The completed highway will be the second major upgrade to the N.W.T.’s transportation infrastructure. The Deh Cho Bridge, which

opened in 2012, removed the need for ferries to cross the Mackenzie River south of Yellowknife.

But it won’t be the end of the territory’s ambitious agenda.

The N.W.T. is still seeking funding for an all-weather road down the Mackenzie Valley – an epic, 800-kilometre dream that would run from Wrigley to Inuvik through some of the most forbidding and remote and terrain in Canada.

The total cost has been estimated at $1.7 billion. But the road is considered key to opening up the territory’s mineral riches, boosting the nascent energy industry in the central N.W.T., and even reviving the stalled and long-awaited Mackenzie natural gas pipeline proposal.

Project descriptions for various sections of that road are currently being prepared by the territorial government and aboriginal groups.

Sears accuses Canada Goose of bullying, ‘campaign of intimidation’ Allison Jones

distinctive coats.

The department store has now filed its statement of defence in TORONTO Federal Court and is taking direct anada Goose is trying to aim not just at this particular “bully” Sears Canada Inc. and lawsuit, but what the retailer calls other retailers through litigation, Canada Goose’s “campaign of Sears is alleging in court docuintimidation.” ments as it hits back at a trademark Canada Goose is trying to claim infringement lawsuit. the exclusive right to sell any winter The parka maker’s real motive is coat with a fur collar “of any sort” to curtail the sales of lower-priced or with a circular logo on its sleeve, winter jackets so Canada Goose can Sears alleges in its statement of keep selling its products “at a huge defence. mark up,” Sears alleges.

“Canada Goose is simply atCanada Goose alleges in a lawsuit filed late last year that Sears tempting to bully Sears and others through demands, unfounded is selling knock-offs of its highly The Canadian Press

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litigation, statements in the press and the like, into ceasing activities that Canada Goose knows do not cause confusion or any harm to it,” Sears alleges.

“The real purpose of Canada Goose’s campaign of intimidation is to attempt to prevent or lessen sales in the marketplace of less expensive winter jackets…to preserve its temporary ability to sell its garments at a huge mark up to the public.”

Neither Sears’ nor Canada Goose’s allegations have been proven in court.

Canada Goose alleges that Sears is intentionally trying to mislead

consumers into believing they’re buying a “lower-end” Canada Goose jacket, the parka maker alleges in its lawsuit.

In its statement of defence, Sears says no consumer could confuse a Canada Goose jacket with Sears’ Alpinetek coats. Sears has held a trademark for the Alpinetek logo since 1998, Sears wrote in its defence.

Canada Goose has no exclusive rights to a circular logo positioned on the upper sleeve of a winter jacket, Sears alleges, saying it is commonplace for coats.

Canada Goose’s rights, if any,

are to the name and mark Canada Goose and not in such features as a circular logo and fur trim, Sears alleges.

Canada Goose has previously sued International Clothiers Inc., alleging it intentionally designed a logo and positioned it on jackets to mimic the Canada Goose Arctic Program design trademark.

The lawsuit was later settled on undisclosed terms.

Canada Goose bills itself in the lawsuit as a “Canadian success story,” as its jackets have become very well-known in Canada and abroad.

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Protesters use thrift store outfits to evade PM’s security James Keller and Steven Chua Canadian Press

VANCOUVER pair of climate-change protesters wearing cheap, thrift-store dress clothing evaded RCMP officers tasked with protecting Stephen Harper during an event in Vancouver on Monday, walking onto a stage within touching distance of the prime minister before they were whisked away.

The security breach happened at a Vancouver Board of Trade event at a downtown hotel, where Harper participated in a friendly questionand-answer session aimed at promoting his government’s economic agenda.

Roughly a minute after Harper was welcomed to the stage, a man and woman walked behind the prime minister holding signs attacking the Conservatives’ environmental record. One sign said Climate Justice Now, while the other featured a dark line crossed through the phrase Conservatives Take Climate Change Seriously.

The protesters were immediately taken off the stage and out of the room, prompting Harper to quip, “It wouldn’t be B.C. without it,” drawing laughter and applause from the audience.

A group affiliated with Brigette DePape, the former page who walked onto the Senate floor holding a Stop Harper sign during a 2011 throne speech, immediately claimed responsibility, saying the stunt was designed to criticize Canada’s environmental policies.

The event took place in a large hotel ballroom, where hundreds of people gathered for a breakfast event featuring the prime minister.

While reporters and TV camera operators were forced to have their equipment examined by a police dog, there appeared to be little in place – such as a security checkpoint to check credentials or ID – that would have prevented anyone from just walking into the room.

Indeed, one of the two protesters, local activist Sean Devlin, said he and his colleague weren’t stopped or approached by security at any point before they walked on stage.

“We just happened to be wearing black dress shirts and black pants and black aprons that we bought at Value Village, and we simply walked into the hotel,” Devlin said in an interview.

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room, people seemed to be treating us like we were supposed to be there. It was quite easy.”

The outfit cost about $7, he said.

Devlin was thrown down a small flight of stairs as he was forced off stage, while the young woman he was with was escorted away on foot.

They were handcuffed and brought into a kitchen area to be questioned, said Devlin, but were quickly released without being charged.

The prime minister’s office says it doesn’t comment on security matters and referred all calls to the RCMP. Cpl. Lucy Shorey of the RCMP said the force would be examining what happened, but she declined to discuss the incident in detail.

“The RCMP takes the matter very seriously,” said Shorey.

“We are currently reviewing the incident to decide what action needs to be taken to ensure the safety of the prime minister.

Obviously, we can’t discuss specific details on security measures.”

Board of trade CEO Iain Black, who was on stage beside Harper, said event staff were in

the room keeping a watch for anyone without one of the lanyards that were handed to ticketholders, but he said his group deferred to the RCMP when it came to security decisions.

Black said the incident happened so quickly that it was pretty much over by the time he fully processed what was going on.

“I didn’t really react, because there wasn’t a lot of time,” Black said in an interview.

“I looked at the prime minister, and he didn’t look rattled at all. ... He’s clearly got a lot of confidence in the guys around him, so when he didn’t react, I didn’t ever really feel threatened.”

Harper made several stops in the Vancouver area on Monday, but he did not field any questions from reporters.

The event was the first stop on a tour designed to highlight the Conservative government’s economic record, particularly the recent agreement in principle with the European Union on a free-trade agreement.

But the trip also took Harper into the epicentre of antipathy towards the government’s environmental policies, particularly as the Northern Gateway

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Harper was careful not to

take a position on the Northern Gateway pipeline during the question-and-answer session, insisting his government will wait for the approval processes to unfold.

A joint federal review panel approved the project, with conditions, in a report released last month, but the federal government has not yet said whether it will give the pipeline the go-ahead.

“The government’s role is not to endorse particular pipelines or particular energy business projects,” he said.

“Our job as a government is to set up proper processes of evaluation and scrutiny. We have a process of environmental review. The government will follow that process and take appropriate decisions, as it always has.”

The proposed $8-billion pipeline, which would move Alberta crude to Kitimat, on the B.C. coast, has prompted fierce protests from First Nations groups and environmentalists.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark has publicly condemned the current pipeline proposal, saying it does not meet a list of five conditions the province has set out, including strict measures to protect the environment.

However, the provincial government has also suggested the door isn’t closed yet.

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Rob Anders to face nomination challenge Bill Graveland

goal of shutting out Anders when the party next nominates a candidate in his Calgary ridCALGARY ing.

Calgary Conservative The website notes that 2014 group says it will attempt marks the 17th year Anders has to oust outspoken MP Rob been an MP and says it’s time Anders before the next federal for a change. election in 2015.

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Anders, 41, has represented Calgary West since 1997. The riding name is changing to Calgary Signal Hill under federal redistribution.

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thing. I haven’t run into anyone who has been satisfied with the representation Calgary West has had at the federal level. It surprises me how impassioned people have become,” David McKenzie, a Calgary lawyer who is chairing the campaign to replace Anders, said Monday.

“Mr. Anders, when he’s in the media, it’s generally not for reasons that people are proud of and it’s time for change.”

Anders did not respond to a request for comment.

He has faced a number of challenges during past nominations, including attempts by now Premier Alison Redford in 2004 and former Alberta member of the legislature Jocelyn Burgener in 2000.

He describes himself as a social conservative who is prolife.

Anders opposed honorary Canadian citizenship for Nelson Mandela in 2001 and labelled him a communist and a terrorist.

He is vitriolic in his dislike of China. He once compared the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the 1936 Berlin Games.

In 2012, Anders was dropped from the Commons veterans affairs committee after he lashed out against a veterans support group which had criticized him for falling asleep during a committee meeting.

He later apologized for saying his critics were NDP “hacks.”

“My personal favourite is falling asleep. It does cause one to start wondering about what we are paying for in terms of our representation. Just being there is not enough,” said McKenzie.

“The thing that hit my own radar was Rob Anders being the sole MP who refused to assent to granting honorary citizenship to Nelson Mandela, which required a unanimous vote.

I just thought it was embarrassing and that’s the type of feeling I’m getting from my neighbours.”

McKenzie acknowledges that Anders is very well organized.

The group’s candidate is to be announced by the end of this month.

Former Alberta cabinet minister Ron Liepert admits he is part of the group hoping to replace Anders.

“I think at the end of the day we will have a nomination and I will have to make a decision,” Liepert said Monday in a phone interview from Palm Springs, Calif.

“I can’t deny that I think it would be helpful to have someone who has a bit of name recognition and some experience in public life to challenge this fellow.”

Liepert was involved with Redford’s attempt to get the nomination in 2004 which he says is the last time there was an open nomination in the riding. He said he and many other Conservatives have let their federal memberships lapse as part of a “silent protest” against Anders.

He appears to be leaning toward putting his name forward.

“It wasn’t part of my game plan because flying back and forth to Ottawa isn’t something I had in mind, but at the end of the day, if we don’t have a solid strong candidate in place… he will be the candidate again.”

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Younger generation dominates list of a dozen MPs to watch in 2014 Bruce Cheadle Canadian Press

OTTAWA o one can predict the political future but here’s a list of a dozen federal MPs worth watching in 2014. A large number are in their 40s or younger, suggesting a generational change may be afoot in federal politics: – Michael Chong. The former Conservative intergovernmental affairs minister, who quit cabinet in 2007 over Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s move to recognize Quebec as a nation within Canada, is pushing parliamentary reform that would give backbench MPs more independence, and future prime ministers less caucus control. If the bilingual 42-year-old Ontarian isn’t harbouring future leadership ambitions, he should be.

– Jason Kenney. The minister of employment and social development has long had a power base within the Conservative movement in his own right. He made some waves late in 2013 when he abandoned the party line by supporting former Harper chief of staff Nigel Wright and by calling for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s resignation. Kenney, 44, must find a way to make a key Conservative promise, the already-advertised Canada Job Grant, a reality. He’ll also be under intense scrutiny by Conservatives interested in succession planning.

– Larry Miller / James Rajotte. Miller from rural southwestern Ontario and Rajotte from Edmonton are well-respected anchors in the Conservative caucus. They both support Chong’s private member’s reform bill. Neither is a partisan firebrand or caucus trouble-maker. If parliamentary reform is to become reality, it will require the steady resolve of backbenchers such as these.

– James Moore. The bilingual British Columbian makes every short list of potential successors to Stephen Harper.

His move to industry minister from heritage last summer appeared designed to give the 37-year-old more economic gravitas. If the Conservatives’ much-hyped consumeroriented focus on cellphone plans and cable TV is to have an impact, Moore will have to manage the high-visibility

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– Jim Flaherty. The only finance minister this government has known limped out of a health-problem-plagued 2013 sounding sick, tired and intransigent on the issue of pension reform. It is feasible the Conservatives could announce a balanced federal budget as early as this spring (freeing Flaherty to retire on a high note), but it may make more sense politically to hold off until the budget of 2015, an election year. Flaherty’s health, relations with other key ministers, and the politics of budget balancing will make his office one to watch.

– Dean Del Mastro. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former parliamentary secretary goes to trial this June on charges stemming from allegations of election spending irregularities dating back to the 2008 campaign. There will also be unrelated court dates dealing with Elections Canada’s continuing investigation of fraudulent robocalls in the 2011 election. Both court cases could reopen old wounds for the governing party.

– Justin Trudeau. Trudeau’s to-be-expected honeymoon after being elected Liberal leader in a landslide last April has proved remarkably durable and gaffe-resistant. His third-place party in terms of parliamentary seats enters 2014 reliably leading in public-opinion polls. Trudeau, 42, says he will remain unscripted and accessible but won’t be releasing a policy platform

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until 2015, which could make for another interesting year of open-mic high jinks. Given Trudeau’s position and pedigree, Canadians – and Conservatives most of all – can’t seem to take their eyes off him.

– Chrystia Freeland. The star Liberal candidate won a seat in downtown Toronto in a much-watched November byelection. The former business journalist, 44, has written a book “Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else,” that focuses on income inequality. She’s been appointed co-chair, with MP Scott Brison, of a Liberal economic advisory group. It will be up to policy advocates like Freeland to provide evidence the Liberal middle-class mantra is more than just rhetorical positioning.

– Tom Mulcair. The NDP leader has won widespread plaudits for his work grilling the government in the House of Commons over the Senate expenses scandal, and tells Parliament-watchers to expect more questions in the same vein when the House resumes in 2014. But with the NDP consistently languishing in third place in the polls, Mulcair needs to find an issue that casts him as something other than the inquisitorial leader of the official Opposition. Energy policy, where the Liberals are closer to the Conservatives, provides Mulcair an obvious path to differentiate his party

from the pack.

– Nathan Cullen / Olivia Chow. Cullen has announced he’ll keep his northern B.C. seat rather than run for the leadership of the provincial New Democrats, but Chow is thought likely to take a run at the mayoralty this year in Toronto. Bruce Hyer in northern Ontario quit the NDP caucus over his position on the gun registry and B.C.’s Alex Atamanenko announced recently he won’t seek re-election in 2015. The NDP can’t afford to lose many more seasoned MPs outside Quebec, where 57 of the party’s current 100 MPs were elected in 2011.

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The wood frog is Yukon’s most common amphibian. Its range covers 87 per cent of the territory.

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ver seen a Yukon frog? In a bog? Perhaps on a log?

The government has recently released a management plan for the territory’s amphibians.

Some might wonder how amphibians, which are coldblooded, could even survive the harsh Yukon winters.

But one frog species does a pretty good job. The range of the wood frog covers 87 per cent of the Yukon, as far north as Ney Khwi Vun (Frog Lake) in the Old Crow Flats, according to government documents.

Although no comprehensive population survey has been completed, best estimates suggest that more than 10,000 wood frogs live in the Yukon.

Northern frogs hibernate to survive through the winter.

While most amphibians would die if their body temperature dropped below zero degrees Celsius, the wood frog has a special adaptation that allows it to live down to 12 degrees below freezing.

The frog produces glucose which acts as an antifreeze, preventing cells from busting even as the body appears to be frozen solid. In the spring they thaw and emerge, alive.

The wood frog is not the only amphibian to brave the Yukon cold.

The western toad, the Columbia spotted frog and the boreal chorus frog each have limited ranges in southern parts of the territory.

Because of that, small impacts can cause huge ripple effects on the creatures, said Todd Powell, the manager of biodiversity programs for Environment Yukon.

“We run the risk of reducing, possibly losing them from the Yukon, which we definitely don’t want to do.”

Yukon’s only toad, the western toad, is a species of special concern under the federal Species at Risk Act. “Worldwide, amphibians are in trouble, by and large,” he said.

One in three amphibian species globally are threatened by habitat loss, and seven per cent of those are on the brink of extinction, according to the management plan document.

Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction, contamination and climate change, said Powell.

“They breathe through their skin, so they’re pretty sensitive to it. They are veritable canaries in the coal mine.”

Yukon’s amphibians do not currently face the same level of

threat that they do further south, and the goal of the management plan is to keep it that way, said Powell.

Losing species from an ecosystem can have dramatic and unpredictable effects on an environment.

“Everything matters, everything is linked in our food web,” said Powell.

“We care a lot about the diversity of the species in the territory, it makes our lives richer.”

The threatened western toad can be spotted in southwest Yukon, in the Liard River basin.

The toads survive the winter by burrowing communally more than a metre underground, under cover of deep snow.

In the North they are likely to be found near where hot springs provide additional warmth.

Because of threats to the toad’s habitat, the federal government has directed British Columbia, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon to develop management plans for the western toad.

And because all of Yukon’s amphibians face similar management concerns, the government opted to create one document for the four species, said Powell.

The management plan recommends collecting better information about the where

the frogs and toads are, and how many there are.

Most of the information that the government has about Yukon’s amphibians comes from reported accidental sightings by researchers or members of the public, not comprehensive surveying.

Information is currently collected and managed through the Conservation Data Centre.

The plan recommends continuing to record those sightings, and considering a more exhaustive monitoring program.

That will help identify sensitive amphibian habitat and allow those areas to be better protected from development and environmental contamination.

Amateur biologists are encouraged to help out be reporting amphibian sightings in the territory.

Environment Yukon produces a pamphlet on amphibians that includes an identification chart and instructions for reporting sightings. It also includes codes that you can scan with your smart phone to hear what the croaks of the different species sound like.

Keep your eyes out for unexpected surprises: with a warming climate, more amphibians could be moving into the Yukon.

The next immigrant to the

territory’s amphibious family could be a sneaky salamander.

The pamphlet notes that while no salamanders have been spotted in the Yukon, three species exist in northern British Columbia and southeastern Alaska.

Educating the public about amphibians and opportunities for seeing them in the wild is another part of the management plan.

The public is encouraged to look, but not touch, as bacteria and viruses can be easy transferred through the skin.

Boots should be washed after a hike through wetlands to decrease the risk of carrying disease between different populations of amphibians.

Many Yukon schools are close to ponds where frogs can be found, and student trips to check them out should be encouraged, according to the management plan document.

“What better than taking kids to ponds to look at frogs?” asked Powell. “It’s one of those age-old pastimes.”

More information about Yukon’s amphibians can be found on the Environment Yukon website.

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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Selling clicks to boost social media accounts brings hundreds of millions of dollars Martha Mendoza

activities bring in $200 million a year.

As a result, many firms, whose SAN JOSE, Calif. values are based on credibilelebrities, businesses and ity, have entire teams doggedly even the U.S. State Departpursuing the buyers and brokers ment have bought bogus Faceof fake clicks. But each time they book likes, Twitter followers or crack down on one, another, YouTube viewers from offshore more creative scheme emerges. “click farms,” where workers tap, When software engineers tap, tap the thumbs up button, wrote computer programs, for exview videos or retweet comments ample, to generate lucrative fake to inflate social media numbers. clicks, tech giants fought back Since Facebook launched with software that screens out almost 10 years ago, users have “bot-generated” clicks and began sought to expand their social regularly sweeping user accounts. networks for financial gain, winYouTube wiped out billions of ning friends, bragging rights and music industry video views last professional clout. And social December after auditors found media companies cite the levels of some videos apparently had engagement to tout their value. exaggerated numbers of views. Its But an Associated Press exparent-company, Google, is also amination has found a growing constantly battling people who global marketplace for fake clicks, generate fake clicks on their ads. which tech companies struggle And Facebook, whose most to police. Online records, indusrecent quarterly report estimated try studies and interviews show as many as 14.1 million of its 1.18 companies are capitalizing on the billion active users are fraudulent opportunity to make millions of accounts, does frequent purges. dollars by duping social media.

That’s particularly important for For as little as a half cent each a such a company that was built click, websites hawk everything on the principle that users are from LinkedIn connections to real people. make members appear more emTwitter’s Jim Prosser said ployable to Soundcloud plays to there’s no upside. “In the end, influence record label interest. they’re accounts are suspended, “Anytime there’s a monetary they’re out the money and they value added to clicks, there’s golose the followers,” he said. ing to be people going to the dark LinkedIn spokesman Doug side,” said Mitul Gandhi, CEO Madey said buying connections of seoClarity, a Des Plaines, Ill., “dilutes the member experience,” social media marketing firm that violates their user agreement and weeds out phoney online engage- can also prompt account closures. ments.

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action against bad actors that seek to game our systems,” said spokeswoman Andrea Faville.

Dhaka, Bangladesh, a city of 7 million in South Asia, is an international hub for click farms.

The CEO of Dhaka-based social media promotion firm Unique IT World said he has paid workers to manually click on clients’ social media pages, making it harder for Facebook, Google and others to catch them. “Those accounts are not fake, they were genuine,” Shaiful Islam said.

A recent check on Facebook showed Dhaka was the most popular city for many, including soccer star Leo Messi, who has 51 million likes; Facebook’s own security page, which has 7.7 million likes; and Google’s Facebook page, which has 15.2 million likes.

In 2013, the State Department, which has more than 400,000 likes and was recently most popular in Cairo, said it would stop buying Facebook fans after its inspector general criticized the agency for spending $630,000 to boost the numbers.

In one case, its fan tally rose from about 10,000 to more than 2.5 million.

Sometimes there are plausible explanations for click increases.

For example, Burger King’s most popular city was, for a few weeks this year, Karachi, Pakistan, after the chain opened several restaurants there.

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During an interview at a downtown Jakarta cafe, Hanafiah – wearing a Nike cap, blue jeans and a white T-shirt – said large social networks can boost a business’ public profile. “Today, we are living in a tight competition world that is forcing people to compete with many tricks,” he said.

Tony Harris, who does social media marketing for major Hollywood movie firms, said he would love to be able to give his clients massive numbers of Twitter followers and Facebook fans, but buying them from random strangers is not very effective or ethical.

“The illusion of a massive following is often just that,” he said.

The fake click market has generated another business: auditors.

Robert Waller, founder of London-based Status People, helps clients block fakes. “We have had a lot of people who have bought fake accounts, realized it’s a stupid idea and they’re looking for ways to get rid of them,” he said.

David Burch, at TubeMogul, a video marketing firm based in Emeryville, Calif., said buying clicks to promote clients is a grave error. “It’s bad business,” he said, “and if an advertiser ever found out you did that, they’d never do business with you again.”

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BuyPlusFollowers sells 250 Google+ shares for $12.95. InstagramEngine sells 1,000 followers for $12. AuthenticHits sells 1,000 SoundCloud plays for $9.

It’s a lucrative business, said the president and CEO of WeSellLikes.com.

“The businesses buy the Facebook likes because they’re afraid that when people go to their Facebook page and they only see 12 or 15 likes, they’re going to lose potential customers,” he said.

The company official spoke on condition of anonymity, saying he recently moved his company offshore to avoid litigation or cease-and-desist notices.

In Indonesia, a social mediaobsessed country with one of the world’s largest number of Facebook pages and Twitter users, click farms are proliferating.

Ali Hanafiah, 40, offers 1,000 Twitter followers for $10 and 1 million for $600. He owns his own server, and pays $1 per month per Internet Protocol address, which he uses to generate thousands of social media accounts.

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New battle comes to smart TVs Anick Jesdanun Associated Press

NEW YORK ore choice – and confusion – is coming to the next generation of TVs. At least three new software systems were announced Monday for Internet-connected television sets, which let viewers watch Internet video and interact with friends online on the big screen. The new smart TV operating systems will compete with software already available from Google and individual TV manufacturers.

The slew of options is in contrast to the smartphone market, where just two operating systems – Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android – dominate.

But more consumer choice will also mean more difficulties for services such as Hulu and Netflix to write apps. As a result, app selection on any given TV will be limited.

To fully enjoy the range of Internet video on the TV, many consumers will still have to buy a separate device such as Apple TV and Roku for as much as $100 – and then figure out how to install it. Those devices cost about $100, though Google sells a $35 Chromecast device with fewer features.

“I keep hoping we will see convergence,” said Colin Dixon, chief analyst at nScreen Media, a research firm in Sunnyvale, Calif. “Unfortunately we keep seeing the number of operating systems increasing, not decreasing.”

Chet Kanojia, whose Aereo online television service has been trying to expand onto more devices, said the tendency for TV set manufacturers to differentiate their systems with unique features turns app development into “a royal pain.”

That’s because Aereo’s engineers have to write new apps for each one.

The announcements at the International CES gadget show in Vegas include: – Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the Firefox Web browser, said it is putting its Firefox OS software on smart TVs, starting with Panasonic’s. The code powering Web browsers had been adapted

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last year to run smartphones targeted at emerging markets. Now, Firefox will be tweaked further with Panasonic’s help to work on bigger screens and incorporate TV-specific features such as electronic program guides. Panasonic expects to start selling TVs with Firefox OS later in the year. Other TV manufacturers will be able to use the same software without charge.

– LG Corp. announced plans to power 70 per cent of its smart TVs this year with the webOS mobile system it bought from HewlettPackard Co. last March. Although LG hasn’t disclosed specifics, the use of webOS paves the way for owners of LG sets to control home appliances from the TV. For starters, LG said the new software will make its TVs easier to set up and use.

– The streaming video device maker Roku Inc. said it is partnering with two large Chinese TV makers, TCL Corp. and Hisense International Co. Ltd., to incorporate its software so Roku apps can run on TVs without a separate device.

Several TV makers already have their own smart TV software. Opera Software is also trying to adapt its Opera Web browser to work on TV sets, similar to what Mozilla is doing with Firefox. Opera said some of its software is already on sets made by Sony, Samsung and Toshiba.

There also has been longstanding speculation that Apple is working on its own smart TV system, but the company hasn’t said anything about it and there’s no indication such a system is imminent. If Apple does make it, it would likely be limited to TVs under its own brand and would negate the need for a stand-alone Apple TV device.

In 2010, Google Inc. attempted to unify smart TV software by creating its Google TV system. Sony Corp. was among the companies that made TVs using Google TV. But Dixon said adoption of Google TV has been slow, in part because TV manufacturers didn’t want to turn their sets into conduits for Google’s services, as Android phones have become.

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And because many services already have websites that support HTML5 on the desktop, Gal said, those also should work on smart TVs through a browser.

Merwan Mereby, an executive with Panasonic Corp.’s interactive content business in North America, said that after years of developing its own proprietary technologies, Panasonic decided to embrace Firefox OS so that publishers and Web developers can bring content to the big screens more easily.

Still, there are challenges. Dixon said people tend to keep their TVs for several years. With a phone, upgrades are frequent enough that many users will have speedy enough processors to run the latest features.

With TVs, he said, it’s likely that older sets won’t run all the latest apps, regardless of the system used.

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Food tech startups aim to replace eggs and chicken Terence Chea Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO he startup is housed in a garage-like space in San Francisco’s tech-heavy South of Market neighbourhood, but it isn’t like most of its neighbours that develop software, websites and mobile-phone apps. Its mission is to find plant replacements for eggs.

Inside, research chefs bake cookies and cakes, whip up batches of flavoured mayonnaise and pan-fry omelets and french toast – all without eggs.

Funded by prominent Silicon Valley investors and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Hampton Creek Foods seeks to disrupt a global egg industry that backers say wastes energy, pollutes the environment, causes disease outbreaks and confines chickens to tiny spaces.

The company, which just started selling its first product – Just Mayo mayonnaise – at Whole Foods Markets, is part of a new generation of so-called food-tech ventures that aim to change the way we eat.

“There’s nothing to indicate that this will be a trend that will end anytime soon,” said Anand Sanwal, CEO of CB Insights, a New York firm that tracks venture capital investment. “Sustainability and challenges to the food supply are pretty fundamental issues.”

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Venture capital firms, which invest heavily in early-stage technology companies, poured nearly $350 million into food-related startups last year, compared with less than $50 million in 2008, according to the firm.

Plant-based alternatives to eggs, poultry and other meat could be good for the environment because it could reduce consumption of meat, which requires large amounts of land, water and crops to produce, backers say.

It could also benefit people’s health, especially in heavy meateating countries like the U.S., and reduce outbreaks of diseases such as avian flu, they say.

“The biggest challenge is that people who consume a lot of meat really like meat, and to convince them to try something different may be extremely difficult,” said Claire Kremen, faculty co-director of the Berkeley Food Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.

The American Egg Board, which represents U.S. producers, said eggs can’t be replaced.

“Our customers have said they’re not interested in egg substitutes. They want real, natural eggs with their familiar ingredients,” Mitch Kanter, executive director of the board-funded Egg Nutrition Center, said in a statement.

The industry has reduced its water use and greenhouse gas

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Josh Tetrick, left, watches as research and development chef Trevor Niekowal makes a plant-based scrambled egg at Hampton Creek Foods in San Francisco.

emissions, and hens are living longer due to better health and nutrition, he said.

Hampton Creek’s quest to replace the ubiquitous chicken egg is also backed by PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel and Khosla Ventures, a venture capital fund started by Sun Microsystems cofounder Vinod Khosla.

In its food lab, biochemists grind up beans and peer through microscopes to study their molecular structure, looking for plants that can fulfil the culinary functions of eggs. So far, the company has analyzed some 1,500 types of plants from more than 60 countries.

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The company’s first product – the mayonnaise – is sold for roughly the same price as the traditional variety. It soon hopes to start selling cookie dough and a batter that scrambles like eggs when fried in a pan.

“The egg is a miracle, so one of the hardest parts of replacing it is all the functions that it can do,” said Chris Jones, the company’s culinary director of innovations and a former contestant on Bravo TV’s Top Chef.

While Hampton Creek takes aim at the egg, another Gatesbacked company is targeting the chicken itself.

Beyond Meat, located in Southern California, sells “chicken-free strips,” which have the taste and stringy texture of poultry but are made from plant protein. It is sold at Whole Foods and natural food stores. It’s also working on a product that mimics beef.

Inside its test kitchen in El Segundo, Caitlin Grady, the company’s culinary ambassador, stir-fried the strips with broccoli, onion, peppers and sesame oil.

“I cooked it just like a regular stir-fry, but I don’t have to worry about the meat being raw,” Grady said.

The company is also funded by Obvious Corp., a startup incubator founded by Twitter’s founders, and Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, one of Silicon Valley’s premier venture capital firms.

“It can fit in a vegan’s diet. It can fit in a carnivore’s diet,” said Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown.

“We’re trying to appeal to the full range of consumers that are making some shift toward healthier protein.”

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LIFE Rendezvous returns to Main Street Jesse Winter News Reporter

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f you’ve ever wanted to hurl a frozen turkey down Main Street, this February you will get your chance.

The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous is reviving its Main Street party as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations this winter.

In years past, the festival celebrations were held on the downtown strip, but for most of the past decade the festival’s family attractions and games have been held at Shipyards Park because it got too big for its old home.

“The festival itself has grown substantially in terms of the number of events we host and the number of people who come into Whitehorse for the festival,” said Rendezvous assistant manager Claire Beach. “There are events that we couldn’t throw on Main Street anymore.

“We looked at bringing it back to Main Street, and a perfect compromise is having the street party to celebrate the 50th. If it’s a success maybe it’s something we’ll continue doing in the future,” she said.

The street party will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 from noon till 4 or 5 p.m. and will include everything from frozen turkey bowling to ping pong ball dropping to a paint war.

Later in the evening, the Frostbite Music Society is co-hosting a concert featuring Vancouver band The Matinee and the yet-to-bedecided winners of this year’s BYTE Battle of the Bands, which will be held in January.

Shipyards Park will still be busy the following weekend with flying chainsaws and flour packing as usual, but Beach said this year the organizers have a lot more going on as well.

“One of the biggest events that we’re excited about is that we have (Saskatoon-based rock band) The Sheep Dogs playing two different shows. The first one is already sold out, but we’re looking at ways we can expand our capacity and maybe sell some tickets at the door. The youth concert is free on the 21st, and Saturday night after the fireworks they’ll be playing the main stage with a few other bands on the 22nd,” she said.

“We also have a 50th birthday party that we’re throwing at the Kwanlin Dun centre on the 21st and that’s going to be huge.

(Toronto-based roots rockers) Elliott Brood, who headlined at the Dawson City Music Festival a couple of years ago, is going to be playing at that show, and we’re going to have all sorts of prizes and a mock casino,” Beach said.

The birthday bash is themed as an homage to the culture of 1964, the year the Rendezvous crew became an official society. And what was bigger in the 60s than

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Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous celebrations in February 2012. This year’s Rendezvous, the 50th anniversary, will include a one-day return to Main Street.

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“We’re calling it Licensed to Thrill. We’re asking people to dress as your favourite Bond or Bond girl or secret agent,” Beach said.

Other major staples of the festival, the Sourdough Queens and Sams contests, will also be in full swing this year, and the Sams even have a new home.

“The Sams events this year, instead of being up at Mount Mac, we are retrofitting the old Trappers Lounge at the Ramada Hotel. We’re going to be taking that over as the Sourdough Sam Saloon and all the Sam events will be hosted there every night from the 14th onwards. It’s going to be pretty amazing,” Beach said.

Last year some of the Sams contestants got themselves into some controversy over erotic shenanigans at the Jarvis Street Saloon and the Roadhouse Bar and Grill. Both bars had their liquor licences suspended for the violations.

Officials from the Yukon Liquor Board wouldn’t go into details about exactly what happened, but the broken rules ban things like table dances, lap dances, touching, the use of animals, props or devices with a sexual connotation, real or simulated acts of violence or the sharing of food between the audience and dancers.

Beach said that this year the organizers will be keeping a tighter leash on things.

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Most Rendezvous events, like this crazy carpet race, will continue at Shipyards Park.

few more hands on deck to throw a blanket on the situation if it pops up,” she said, laughing.

“It’s also good that it will be in our own event space instead of in

one of the bars, so we should be able to keep better control over what’s happening,” she said.

The entire festival runs from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday Feb. 23.

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Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Is 25 too young to save? Not if you want to retire on time: experts Romina Maurino Canadian Press

TORONTO hen 20-somethings look ahead to the new year, saving for retirement is unlikely to top their list of financial worries.

But a new survey suggests that’s exactly where it should be, given that 70 per cent of people polled thought they could only afford to retire if they started saving by age 25.

It may seem like a daunting task for a generation known for its high debt levels, costly tuition fees and lacklustre job prospects, but experts say that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

“There’s so much going on when you’re a young person just fresh out of school or trying to find your own way that it’s hard to prioritize everything,” said Brett Strano, a financial adviser with Edward Jones in Mississauga, Ont. “The challenges that are posed with that is that no one really knows how to allocate their extra cash flow.”

Only 26 per cent of those surveyed, across various age groups, said they felt they had saved enough for retirement, a figure that dropped to 20 per cent among workers with a household

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income of less than $100,000.

Those surveyed also said they only put nine per cent of their savings toward retirement on average, with RRSPs as the primary vehicle.

“You have a great opportunity when you’re young (to build savings) because of the compounding over a large period of time,” said Bob Stammers, director of investor education at the CFA Institute.

“The problem is you don’t have the money. Even if you didn’t have student loan debt, which most people do and they need to get rid of, and consumer debt, people are just not making as much when they start out.”

And for young people enjoying a regular paycheque for the first time, there is a strong temptation to spend.

“You want to start (saving) as soon as you can, and that’s different for everybody,” said Stammers.

“I don’t think there’s necessarily an age; I think for most people it’s going to be when they start in the working world and when they get involved with an organization that has a... (pension) plan.”

That’s exactly what Krystal Yee, 31, did after getting her first job.

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she made a point of putting $20 into an RRSP every month.

“It wasn’t a lot but it was something and it helped me maintain a saving mentality,” said Yee. “It’s really motivating to see my savings grow even if it was just a little bit and then, after I got out of debt, because I was already in the habit of saving money, all the money that I had earmarked for debt repayment now went into my savings.”

RRSPs are the type of investment vehicle that may allow people to save for retirement at the same time as other life goals such as owning a home, since they allow first-time homebuyers to take money out – effectively borrowing from themselves – without a tax penalty if they need the money for a down payment.

Many companies also now offer new employees a group RRSP or a defined contribution pension plan instead of defined benefit plans, which have become expensive to fund in the current low interest rate environment.

“The onus now moves to the employee to think about ... where their money should be invested,” Strano said.

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Team Koltun ends Yukon’s Scotties drought Tom Patrick News Reporter

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ukon’s 13-year absence from the Scotties Tournament of Hearts will come to an end next month.

Whitehorse’s Team Koltun punched their ticket for the Scotties with an upset over Yellowknife’s Team Galusha at the 2014 N.W.T./Yukon Ladies Championships on Monday in Yellowknife.

Having won the Yukon Junior Women Curling Championships last month, Sarah Koltun will be the first skip to compete in the junior nationals and women’s nationals in the same season, as far as the Canadian Curling Association can tell.

“It’s very exciting,” said Koltun, 20. “We’re all so excited. It’s a dream come true for all of us. For it to happen when we’re all so young, it’s amazing.”

“I don’t even know what to say, I’m still in shock,” said Koltun third Chelsea Duncan. “Sarah and I have been curling together for nine years and it’s amazing how far we’ve come and now we’re getting the chance to go to the Scotties.”

Following round-robin play between Yukon’s two teams and N.W.T.’s two teams over the weekend in Yellowknife, Team Koltun and Team Galusha were tied with 5-1 records, each taking a win over the other.

Team Koltun won the decisive tiebreaker 6-4 Monday morning, scoring two in the ninth end and running Galusha out of rocks in the 10th to claim the two territories’ one spot at the Canadian women’s championship.

“The game could have gone either way, but Sarah made a couple nice shots in the last end of the game and won her team the game,” said skip Kerry Galusha. “I wish those girls all the best.”

Galusha has had a stranglehold on N.W.T./Yukon berth at the nationals for most of the last decade.

She has made 11 appearances at the Scotties (once as an alternate) going back to 1998, including five out of the last six years. She has twice finished with a 4-7 record to place in the middle of the pack.

Team Koltun, which includes second Patty Wallingham and lead Andrea Sinclair, will be the first Yukon rink to play at the Scotties since Whitehorse’s Team Hatton in 2000.

The Koltun rink actually went to the Yellowknife playdowns as Yukon’s No. 2 ranked team after placing second behind Whitehorse’s Team Baldwin at the Yukon Women’s Curling Championship last month.

Team Baldwin – Nicole Baldwin, third Ladene Shaw, second Helen Strong and lead Rhonda Horte – finished in Yellowknife with a 2-4 record with a pair of

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Whitehorse’s Sarah Koltun watches her delivery during play at the N.W.T./Yukon Women’s Curling Championship in Yellowknife on Monday. Team Koltun will be the first Yukon rink to compete at the Scotties since 2000.

wins over N.W.T. 2, Team Mitchell of Inuvik.

Both games between the Yukon teams in Yellowknife ended in one-point scores – 7-6 and 6-5 – in favour of Koltun.

“We had a pretty good weekend,” said Koltun. “We had a few struggles here and there, but at the end of the day we were pretty proud of how we performed.”

“It was a hard-fought battle for everyone,” said Galusha. “The two Yukon teams were very strong this year and we were happy to see the competition because the last two years we haven’t seen anyone from the Yukon.”

“Last year we were supposed to go to Whitehorse to compete and there were no teams,” she added. “We bought our tickets and everything to compete and the Yukon couldn’t get a team together to compete.”

With their successes, Koltun, Wallingham and Sinclair have a couple busy weeks coming up.

Koltun won her eighth consecutive title at the Yukon Junior Curling Championships with her junior team on Dec. 21.

The win will send the skip to her eighth Canadian Junior Curling Championships at the end of the month, which is a record for the national event. It will be the final appearance at the junior nationals for Koltun, who will age-out after this season.

Her team placed fourth at last year’s junior nationals.

Duncan, who aged-out at the

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Yellowknife’s Kerry Galusha delivers her rock during the tiebreaker.

end of last season, and Koltun set the current record of seven appearances at the junior nationals last year.

Koltun’s junior rink is Wallingham as third, second Jenna Duncan – Chelsea’s little sister – and Sinclair as lead.

“The other girls have juniors, for me, this is my one thing,” said Chelsea of the Scotties. “It’s been my goal for a while, but mainly for this season and we accomplished it, so it’s an awesome

feeling.

“It’s a pretty good accomplishment for our first year as a women’s team.”

“I’m just really proud of my team, how we came out and performed,” said Kotlun. “When it came down to it, the girls were making their shots and making it easier for me. We just had a good weekend and we’re very proud of what we’ve done and how we represented the Yukon. We’re hoping we can carry this mo-

mentum into the juniors and the Scotties as well.”

The junior nationals will take place in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Jan. 18-26, followed by the Scotties in Montreal, Que., Feb. 1-9.

“They’re young, they’re energetic, they’re ambitious,” said Galusha. “I’m sure they will become the sweethearts of the Scotties this year because everyone loves an underdog and a young team.”

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Three Yukoners, two Dawsonites set for Quest

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Dawson City musher Brian Wilmhurst during the 2013 Yukon Quest. Wilmhurst is one of three Yukoners running the Quest in February.

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“I’ve seen both ways now,” expect and what to do. That said Wilmshurst. “It’s a great gives you some confidence too, 1,000 miles. The scenery is that the dogs are veterans now awson City will have more great, you get to see mountain too.” representation than any ranges and Yukon River. I’m Next month will be Casaother Yukon community in just excited to get back out vant’s fourth Quest. next month’s 31st annual Yuthere and relive the trail again.”

Casavant, 51, placed 10th in kon Quest.

The 32-year-old placed 17th 2009 and 2010 before moving Dawson’s Brian Wilmshurst last year and 16th in 2012. up to seventh last year as the Wilmshurst, who took up dog and Jean-Denis Britten have top Yukoner. He won the 2012 sledding in 2009, will be racing River Runner 100 race and the registered for the 1,600-kilodogs from his B-Line Racing 2012 Carbon Hill sled races. metre sled dog race between Kennels.

In his bio on the Quest Fairbanks, Alaska and White“I remember my first year website, Britten says he took up horse.

I was scared about going over dog sledding because he “had The only other Yukoner to register before Friday’s deadline Eagle summit and about some no car.” of the stories you hear about Twenty-one years later he’s was Whitehorse’s Normand on the trail,” said Wilmshurst. in his third Quest after placing Casavant, Yukon’s top finisher “This year I’m still nervous ninth in 2008 and scratching in in last year’s Quest.

2009. The 47-year-old is runA total of 21 teams are regis- about a few of them, at least I ning a brand new team from tered for this year’s race, down know what to expect and how to deal with them.

And my his Outbackriders Mushing from 26 last year. training gets better every year kennel.

Five Canadian teams are too, which makes it a lot easier.

“That’s awesome too,” said signed up, including the three “I think everyone is back Wilmshurst of having a second Yukoners. from last year’s team. So that’s Dawsonite in the race. “We There are also three past nice too: knowing that your need as many Yukon mushers champions, including dedogs have been through it as we can getting out there.” fending champ Allen Moore of before and they know what to All three returning champs Two Rivers, Alaska.

Next month will be Wilmshurst’s third consecutive Quest and third in total.

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are Alaskans. Along with Moore are Hugh Neff of Fairbanks and John Schandelmeier of Maclaren River.

Moore and Neff occupied the top-two spots in the last two Quests. Moore defeated Neff by one hour and 16 minutes last year, exacting revenge for losing to Neff by 26 seconds in 2012.

Neff has raced in every Yukon Quest since 2000 with the exception of 2004 and placed third in 2005 and 2010.

Moore placed sixth in his first Quest in 2011.

Schandelmeier will be racing his 17th Quest dating back to 1986, winning it in 1992 and 1996.

Other notable entries for this

year race are New Zealand’s Curt Perano and Sweden’s Torsten Kohnert, both of whom are Quest rookies.

The 2014 Yukon Quest begins on February 1 in Fairbanks.

“Our first event in town will be on Feb. 9 at Shipyards Park (in Whitehorse) and we’re offering free mushing rides to the public again this year,” said Quest executive director Marie Belanger. “There will be free hot cocoa and cookies, games for the kids and food available.

“We want to say thanks to the community for supporting us all these years.”

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Troy Henry rips into top-five at Olympic trials

Stephen Maunder photo

Whitehorse speedskater Troy Henry competes at Team Canada’s Olympic trials in Calgary on December 28. Canada’s long-track team will be announced later this month.

Tom Patrick

Calgary Oval in Alberta.

“I didn’t really have a Christmas break,” said Henry. “I stayed hitehorse speedskater Troy down here in Calgary this time Henry didn’t have an as around. Often I’d come up to relaxing and laidback Christmas Whitehorse and skate with the holiday as most. club in Whitehorse a little bit.”

The 24-year-old long-track Henry skated in two disskater spent his holiday season tance events at the trials, the preparing for and skating in Team 5,000-metre on Dec. 28 and the 10,000-metre on Jan. 3.

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He sped to fifth place in the 10,000-metre with a season best time of 14:07.57.

“I was six seconds behind the next spot, and for the 10-kilometre that’s really close,” said Henry. “I was really happy with that result because at the Olympic trials everyone is going to be at their best. So that pretty much put me at fifth in Canada in the

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10-kilometre.”

Henry also placed 11th in the 5,000-metre with a time of 6:46.24.

The day after the 10,000-metre, Henry competed on tired legs at the Canada Cup 2, an event unrelated to the Olympic trials, also in Calgary. Henry raced to 10th in the 1,500-metre (1:55.02) out of 63 skaters.

“It wasn’t all that fast,” said Henry. “It was still a good time, but it probably could have been four seconds faster. I was still pretty tired from doing the 10-kilometre the day before.”

Though a top-five finish at the Olympic trials could land a skater a spot on the Olympic team, Henry’s odds of making the team are not promising.

Canada’s long-track speedskating team did not post strong enough results in international competitions to qualify for the 10,000-metre at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, next month.

Additionally, Canada has only one spot in the 5,000-metre.

“It’s not likely I’d make it onto the Olympic team onto Sochi because there aren’t any positions available for Team Canada in the

10-kilometre,” said Henry. “The way we get positions is based on how we do in that distance at an international level throughout the season. We didn’t place well enough against other top countries to qualify.

“We did qualify for a spot in the five-kilometre, but it was just one spot in the five-kilometre.”

“Canada is typically really good at the sprint distances, so we got like four spots in the 500-metre and in the 1,000-metre and I think we got four spots in the 1,500-metre as well,” he added.

“So we have lots of spots in the sprint distances, but internationally we didn’t qualify for many spots in the long distances.”

Speed Skating Canada will announce the long-track team for Sochi on Jan. 22.

If Henry makes the team, he won’t be the only skater from Canada’s North to compete in Sochi.

Yellowknifer Michael Gilday has been named to Canada’s short-track team following strong World Cup performances this season. The Sochi Games will be the 27-year-old’s first Olympics.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Haines Junction to host snowboard race Tom Patrick

“We will incorporate a different discipline in each event,” said Pharand. “We’ll step it up with the second one, which will be more of a slopestyle one, so negotiating tricks and features down a course, picking up points on style and difficulty.

“The final one will be a boardercross event. So again with the gates, but no stopwatch, just riders racing against each other.”

Visit www.snowboardyukon. com for more information.

“They are designed to be fun,” said Pharand. “Every rider is a winner in the event and every rider gets a prize.”

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ig turnouts at CanadaSnowboard Riders events in the communities last season have encouraged Snowboard Yukon to add Haines Junction to the list this winter.

Snowboard Yukon plans to host a Riders event – a competition for young, novice boarders – next month in the Junction.

“The first time we went to Watson Lake was three years ago and we’ve gone ever since,” said Riders organizer David Pharand. “Last year we added Dawson City to the bill and it was a huge success, so we’ll definitely be going back there this March – the March 2 weekend.

“And we’re adding Haines Junction to the bill, so we’ll head out there to do a clinic and a camp and a competition for the youth of Haines Junction.”

Since Haines Junction does not have a ski/snowboard park, the event will be held on a toboggan hill or something similar at a location that has yet to be determined.

“We’re looking at the weekend of February 15 and 16,” said Pharand.

The Haines Junction event

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Noah Gilbert races through the gates during the first of the Canada Snowboard Riders competition series at Mount Sima on Saturday.

is one of six Riders competitions being held this winter in Yukon.

One will be held in Dawson City at Moose Mountain Ski Hill on March 1-2 and another in Watson Lake at Mount Maichen on January 24-26.

(The Watson Lake dates have not been confirmed.)

The Dawson and Watson

Lake Riders events will include clinics and will be held alongside Snowboard Yukon women’s camps.

Snowboard Yukon hosted its first of three Riders events at Whitehorse’s Mount Sima on Saturday. Turnout was a far cry from the 20-plus that attended Riders races last year in Watson Lake and Dawson, with

n o s i t a l u t a r g n

only three boarders out.

Asher Brault had the fastest time in the banked slalom race in Sima’s halfpipe to finish first in boys 12-and-over at 20.43 seconds. Simon Kishchuk took second with a time of 21.43 seconds.

Noah Gilbert was first in boys 10-and-under in 27.87 seconds.

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Habitat for Humanity Yukon congratulates Cliff Graw of Whitehorse.

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liff is the winner of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 from our 2013 Raffle. His lucky ticket(sold at Trails North) was drawn on December 31, 2013 at Mic Mac Toyota.

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abitat for Humanity Yukon congratulates Bev Bingham of Whitehorse. Bev is the winner of the $1,000 Gift Certificate at Integra Tire from our 2013 Raffle. Her lucky ticket(sold during an August 2013 ticket blitz) was drawn on Dec 31, 2013 at Mic Mac Toyota.

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abitat Yukon thanks all those who bought tickets in our raffle; you are all winners to us! The proceeds from this raffle are being used

for Habitat Yukon building projects(Takhini River triplex—almost finished, Whistle Bend 1 duplex—under construction).

Mac Toyota, TD Canada Trust-Haines Junction, The Feed Store, Trails North, The UPS Store, UAP NAPA, Well Read Books.

e certainly express our thanks to the management and staff at Mic Mac Toyota for their generous support and co-operation.

e would also like to thank those businesses that supported Habitat Yukon during our raffle: Canadian Tire, Extra Foods, Fireweed Market, Superstore, Whitehorse Liquor Store, Home Hardware.

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abitat Yukon is very pleased that the following fine Yukon businesses sold our 2013 Raffle tickets: Alpine Bakery, Bank of Montreal, Builders Supplyland, FAS GasHaines Junction, Griffith’s Heating and Sheet Metal, Integra Tire, Kal Tire, Kopper King Services, Locksmith Services, MacKay LLP, Mic

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PUZZLE PAGE

Kakuro

By The Mepham Group

Level: Moderate

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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 blod borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

WEDNESDAY 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.

Puzzle A

Puzzle B CLUES ACROSS 1. Angry 4. Mr. Claus 9. Minerals 11. Gluten-free diet disease 12. Nickel-cadmium accumulator 14. Day or rest & worship 15. King of Magadha (273-232) 16. Satisfy an appetite 17. Stage signal 18. Durable aromatic wood 19. Something used to lure 20. Actress Basinger

21. A rare and exceptional person 24. Quick head movement 25. Yeddo 26. Mythological bird 27. Root mean square (abbr.)

28. Chart of the Earth’s surface 29. Fish eggs 30. Recto 37. The cry made by sheep 38. Pitcher 39. Supports climbing plants 40. Arbitrager

41. Winglike structures 42. Singer Ross 43. Belonging to Barney & Betty 45. “Promises” author Wendi 46. Swindles 47. In widespread existence 48. Those opposed to 49. Used to be U___

14. Ship’s canvas 16. Aformentioned 19. Big man on campus 20. English actress Stark 22. Malaria mosquitoes 23. Many subconsciousses 26. A scrap of cloth 27. Cry loudly 28. Actress Farrow 29. S. Korean Pres. Syngman (1948-65) 30. Rectangular grooved joint

31. “___ the night before Christmas” 32. Male parents 33. Earlier in time 34. Rampart of felled trees 35. Scoundrel (Yiddish) 36. Pencilmark remover 37. Danish ballet dancer Erik 40. Blood clams genus 41. Subsititutes (abbr.)

44. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan

CLUES DOWN 1. Grace’s Principality 2. No longer seated 3. Translate into ordinary language 4. Point that is one point E of SE 5. Linen vestment worn by priests 6. A B vitamin 7. Ryan O’Neal’s daughter 8. Dull steady pain 10. Seaport on Osaka Bay 11. Cowpunchers 13. Mend a sock

Puzzle C

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334-8381 3-BDRM 2.5 bath townhouse, garage, fenced yard, pets ok. $1,600/mon + utils & dd, avail Jan 1. Call 335-8910 FURNISHED ROOM in family home, electricity and internet included, shared bath, N/P, N/S, no drinking, $700/mon. 334-3186

1 BEDROOM in Riverdale house, upper level, fully furnished, 3 mins to bus stop, N/P, N/S, dd, avail Jan. 1. $500 + utils. 334-3280 900 SQ/FT shop, insulated, oil heat, set up with three car bays. Out of city limits, 20 mins from town. $750 + utils. 335-4181 3-BDRM TAKHINI West duplex, full laundry, oil furnace, N/S, refs, oil and security deposit required, avail Feb. 1. $1,475/mon + oil and elec. 668-2703 BACHELOR SUITE, large, bright, heat/elec incl, private laundry, entrance, parking.

Internet/cable is negotiable, refs reqʼd. $900/mon. 335-4712 3-BDRM 1 bath, N/P, N/S, dd&refs reqʼd, CT, avail Feb 1, $1,350/mon + utils.

393-3823 3-BDRM HOUSE, fully renovated, avail Jan 28, N/P, N/S, refs&dd reqʼd. $1,600/mon + utils. 334-9087 3-BDRM 2.5 bath duplex, Takhini North, new, 1800 sq ft, avail Feb. 1, new appliances, deck, fenced back yard, refs reqʼd, $1,900/mon + utils, laram@northwestel.net or 668- 3756 TOP FLOOR of house D/T, 1 bdrm w/ den or smaller 2nd bdrm, close to shopping/services, shared laundry, avail immed, N/S, N/P, $1,600/mon incl heat and elec. 334-2512 2 BEDROOMS, Copper Ridge, for more details contact Julie at 334-4430

TWO STOREY cabin south of Whitehorse, elec, oil monitor heat, water nearby, quiet location, prefer no pets. 393-2728 1-BDRM 1 bath suite Crestview, avail immed, c/w dishwasher/washer/dryer, parking spot w/plug in, quiet, N/S, N/P, $1,000/mon incl utils, dd reqʼd, 393-2378 APT TO share with single, mature, N/S female, Riverdale, steps from bus stop, reasonable price, avail Jan 15. Leave contact details at 336-0355 2 BEDROOM townhouse/condo, 1300 sqft, min one year lease, N/S, N/P, avail immed, $1,800 + utils, a month obo. 335-7515 3-BDRM HOUSE, Takhini, 2,000 sqft w. garage, N/P, N/S, avail immed. $1,700/mon.

334-6510 ROOM IN clean home in Hillcrest, share kitchen, bath, laundry and living space with one, N/P, $650 all incl, 456-7140 2 units available on beautiful country spread, Mary Lake mins from D/T, all inclusive, HD satellite TV & Wifi, rent starts at $750/mon.

689-4751 2-BDRM 1 bath mobile home, 209 Mountain View, 1,000 sq ft, extra large kitchen and fireplace in L/R, has a fully fenced yard w. shed, avail Feb. 1. 633-3812

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE year-round.

Professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, & house. Refs. Call Tracy 334-2882 LONG-TERM HOUSESITTER available for winter months, gd w/pets & plants. No criminal record, 30 yr. Yukon resident. 335-0009 RESPONSIBLE MATURE female looking to rent a one bedroom suite or apartment in the Whitehorse area, preferably downtown or in Porter Creek. Michell at 336-3389 HOUSE-SITTERS AVAILABLE to care for pets, plants, property etc. Responsible with references and transportation. Non-smokers, non-drinkers, no pets, no children.

867-689-1737 WANTED: 1 or 2 bedroom place starting in Feb 2014 for 1 year. Ideally close to downtown. Must have parking space. Price is negotiable. 613-298-0690 HOUSESITTER WANTED, rural property near Whitehorse, have own wheels, love dogs, OK with woodstoves, Feb. 21 – March 9. 393-2929

Real Estate WATSON LAKE split level home, 2 acres, private well, 3-bdrm 2-bath, custom kitchen, heated workshop, garage and outbuildings, patio. Winter sale: $199,000 (appraised at $250,0000). Call 867-536-7757 TESLIN LAKE. 4-bed, 2-bath home with stone fireplace, beautiful pine finishing, spa tub, built in sound system, alarm, large garage, drilled well w great water. $365,000.

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WORLD HOCKEY Association – remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154

BEAUTIFUL 2013 Moduline 3 bed + 1 bath home in quiet, well managed Benchmark, 6 months free pad rent, no dogs. Property Guys #143605. $154,900. 334-4174

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps?

Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night.

Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

WINTER GET-AWAY in Sooke, BC, mobile home priced at $129,000, furnished, clean, adult park, allows two dogs, new flooring, green space/beaches nearby. 456-7140

HELMET, MOTOR bike, size for 8-12 yrs, $10. 667-6966

Help Wanted

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Techånician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Gold Village Chinese Restaurant Looking for experienced full-time kitchen helper and server Apply with resume to 401 Craig Street, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 867-993-2368 Laborer/Small Engine Mechanic required.

Primary responsibilities include loading/unloading construction equipment and cleaning/preparing equipment for rentals.

See full job description at MACPHERSON RENTALS 117 Copper Road, Whitehorse, or on our website at www.MacPhersonRentals.com.

Please drop off resume in person.

THERE IS a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs NOC: 6435 Wanted: Hotel Front Desk Clerk Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent Wage: $13.00 per hour Main Duties: Register guests, Answer Inquiries Follow Safety and Emergency Procedures Clerical duties (faxing, photocopying) Apply by email to yukon202@gmail.com Employer: Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd.

Miscellaneous for Sale BETTER BID NORTH AUCTIONS Foreclosure, bankruptcy De-junking, down-sizing Estate sales.

Specializing in estate clean-up & buy-outs.

The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, vehicles & ATVs. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS MODEL CARS & trucks, 1/24th -1/25th scale. Most are new/sealed, many to choose from, $10-$20 each & up. 667-6717 LADIES "COWBOY Threads" western style vest. New, never worn, with tags. Small. $25.

667-6717 HOCKEY CARD set, 1964-65 Parkhurst (Tall boys format; printed 1994-95), 180 cards + Future Stars insert, set of 6. $150.

633-3154 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154 HOCKEY CARD set: 1956-57 Parkhurst Missing Years set, printed 1993-94, set of 180 + Future Stars insert set of 6. $150.

633-3154 CFL FOOTBALL cards – 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500.

633-3154 TRADING CARDS – binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. 633-3154

CIVIL WAR Trading Cards: 4 complete sets of unique trading cards commemorating the U.S. Civil War, including the 1962 Topps set. $750 firm. 633-3154

CANON EOS-1DS Mark III DSLR Camera, 21.1 Megapixel, full frame CMOS Sensor, 5 fps, live view, weather resistant, takes both CF and SD cards, good cond, $850, 667-6472

QUEEN SIZE quilt cover set, "Fleur-de-lis" pattern, sage in colour, good quality material. $200. 633-5911

MCDONALDS H O C K E Y cards from 1991-92 to 2009/10. Almost every card issued minus some short prints, incl. 27 unopened paks/yr. Over 1,200 cards, $1,000 firm. 633-3154.

CANON 5D Mark II DSLR Camera, 21.1 Megapixel, full frame sensor, 1080p movie mode, broad ISO, live view, 3.9 fps, weather resistant, original box/manuals, exc cond, $1,250. 667-6472

BIOMAT PROFESSIONAL Amethyst Pillow Mat produces Infrared ray that penetrates body 5-6 inches, keeps cold out of bones, c/w spare controller, new $2,000 ask $1,200, deliver to Whse, 821-6000

Call for Interest

RIVERDALE LOT, clear, vacant, ready to build, new services, upgraded, 100x50, RS zoning, south-facing back yard/alley, quiet street, 2 minutes trails and, river, 393-4440

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success!

Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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Executive Director Permanent, Full-time Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Available Yukon Chamber of Mines is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Executive Director with the following experience: • Building positive relations with First Nations • Advocacy with all levels of government • Media awareness and public relations abilities • Office and financial administration The Executive Director reports to and is supported by the Board of Directors of the Yukon Chamber of Mines.

For inquiries please contact Michael Kokiw at 867-667-2090.

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous are looking for approximately 250 volunteers for the 2014 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous 50th Anniversary Festival.

Volunteers make Rendezvous Awesome! Do you have a special skill or simply enjoy arts and culture? Contribute this year to help enhance the 50th Anniversary Rendezvous Festival! Festivals require community support in order to be successful and volunteering is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteering also presents an opportunity to develop new skills and meet people.

Our Recruitment Team will find something perfect for you! Some of the areas that you can help with: • Park Event Coordinators & Decor • Venue / Event Coordinators • Volunteer Coordinators • Volunteer Recruitment Team • Assistant Coordinators • Information Booth (Festival Representatives) • Registration Services • Merchandise Team • Air Show Personnel • Performance Tent Team (Stage Hands, etc.)

• Pet Parade Handlers / Clean-up • General Laborers, Set-up / Tear Down Crews • Food and Beverage Services • Door / Ticket Sales • Security • Barricades • Shuttle Drivers • Parade Marshals • Mascot & Handler

Be sure to visit our website – www.yukonrendezvous.com - to check out the exciting line-up of events for the 2014 Festival from Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 23rd. And follow us on Facebook! We’d like to be friends with you and your family

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

JOB OPPORTUNITY Da Ku Cultural Facility Manager Regular Full-time | Salary: $70,821.44 - $82,851.07 Location: Haines Junction, YT | POSTED December 18, 2013 EDucaTiOn anD ExPERiEncE: Completion of Grade 12 with at least 2 years’ experience in either facility management, financial management or event planning/marketing. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

CAFN’s Human Resources Policy will apply. For complete job description please check the CAFN website at http://www.cafn.ca/jobs.html or contact below.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on January 10th, 2014 Send ApplicAtionS And/or reSumeS to: Human Resource Officer, Champagne & Aishihik First Nations Fax: (867) 667-6202 | Phone: (867) 456-6879 | Email: kbrown@cafn.ca

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING BOX 130, CARCROSS, YUKON Y0B 1B0 PHONE (867) 821-8300 FAX (867) 821-8214

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program Coordinator Health and Wellness Department

CLOSING DATE: January 9th, 2014 STATUS: Full Time-Permanent SALARY: Level 7-9, commencing on education and experience JOB SUMMARY As a member of our Health & Wellness team, the successful candidate is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Wellness Director for coordinating and providing prenatal nutrition support and education to expectant mothers and families. The Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Coordinator will use the Values and Virtues of Life (mental, emotional, spiritual and physical) as the basis of re-engaging and providing opportunities for like skills, education and support the health of women, mothers/fathers and infants up to age of three. Also be willing to implement the Theory of Change into the work environment. The person in this position must be willing to develop and implement the program in regards to change within the ongoing evolution of C/TFN circle governance, and other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS • Completion of grade 12 with post secondary coursework in Early Childhood Development, Woman’s Health Issues or a combination of work experience and education.

• Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and ability to help educate others on the topic; • Knowledge of nutrition, health and wellness of First Nation Communities; • Knowledge of C/TFN culture, history,demographics, goals and aspirations as well as a good knowledge of the Carcross, Tagish, Squanga and Whitehorse.

• Knowledge of and willingness to implement the Theory of Change concept into the program • Ability to deal with crisis intervention events • Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT • C/TFN Health and Wellness Department policy requires that all Health and Wellness Employees are role models for a substance abuse free lifestyle, and are working on their individual wellness plan • To submit to a Criminal Records Check • Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence • Travel to various locations in the Yukon is a requirement of this position Job Descriptions and Statement of Qualifications are available at the Capacity Development Office, please call: Patricia James at 821-4251 ext 8213 or Tanya James at ext 8269 An eligibility list will be established from this competition. It will be used to fill future vacancies, which may arise, for identical positions in the same department and location. The eligibility list will be valid for a period of six (6) months.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to Carcross Tagish First Nation citizens on all competitions for CTFN.

Contact: Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous office admin@yukonrendezvous.com 867.667.2148

Candidates’ applications/resumes should clearly demonstrate their related qualifications, since selection for further consideration will be based on the information provided.

You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

Community Services

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. PLEASE INCLUDE COVERLETTER WITH RESUME Please apply to: Carcross/Tagish First Nation Capacity Development Department Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Phone: (867) 821-4251 ext:8213 or 8269 Fax: (867) 821-8214 Email: patricia.james@ctfn.ca or tanya.james@ctfn.ca

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E M P L OY M E N T O P P O RT U N I T Y E M P L OY M E N T O P P O RT U N I T Y CHILD AND FAMILY LIAISON CHILD AND FAMILY LIAISON SUPPORT WORKER SUPPORT WORKER

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Justice Closing: Jan. 10, 2014 Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Level 6 -Justice $66,107 to $79,328Jan. plus benefi ts Department: Closing: 10, 2014 Salary: Level 6 - $66,107 to $79,328 plus benefits For complete details, visit www.kwanlindun.com/employment For complete details, visit www.kwanlindun.com/employment

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

ARCTERYX HYLLUS hat, blue moon, menʼs L-XL, never worn, still has tags, new $60, asking $35. 667-6472

MOVING SALE, household furniture, couches, chair, kitchen table, microwave, kitchen appliances, etc. 335-6042 lv msg

SIZE 8 booties, beige, Coast Mountain, new cond, $80 obo, hand-knit green sweater, $50. 667-7840

20' SEA container, good shape, no leaks, $3,700 obo, located in Whitehorse. 993-6500

WOOD LATHE in Atlin, new March 2013, specs and details, Google "General lathe 25-300." $1,100. Come with pickup, two strong backs, timbers, tarps, tie-downs and cash. 250-651-0055

PELICAN BOX #1400, airtight, shockproof, ideal for cameras, sat phones, $60.

335-8964

ARCTERYX STRIDE tight, menʼs black sz L, never worn, still has tags, new $100, asking $65. 667-6472 AIR NORTH shares, 2 shares offered, Class D-8-B, 4 segments per year or 2 round trips, $8,500 ea. 335-3082

CENTRAL VAC plug in outlet kind, $150, girl cartoons VHS $3, DVD cartoons $3, some action, girl clothes 4-6 and other things, $2, call Shelly 393-4341

31 WILLIAM W. Johnson westerns, $4 each obo. 633-6004

2005 SUMMIT 1000 in very good condition.

163 inch track, only 1700 km, not being ridden. $4,900. 334-6370

LEGO, 14 large sets of Lego c/w all pieces & mini figures, $375 obo. 334-7098

OTTER SKINS, two, tanned. $150 each.

668-2802

Taku River Tlingit First Nation

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Governance Office EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

siness is looking for people to join o

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The CAO reports directly to the Spokesperson. This management position will be responsible for ensuring that government services are in place and working effectively, ensures that policies are developed, updated and complied with by all managers and staff of TRTFN. This position also directs the activities of the Administration department, including planning and evaluation in the areas of administration, human resource management, organizational analysis; development of budget, staffing activities. The CAO will be working closely with the Finance Department, a firm grasp of accounting is recommended.

To obtain a job description, contact: Vickie Cowan, Assistant to the Spokesperson at (250)651-7904.

To submit a cover letter and resume, Fax: (250)651-7908 Email: spoke.assist@gov.trtfn.com or mail to TRTFN • Box 132 • Atlin BC • V0W 1A0.

Closing date: January 24th, 2014

We thank all those who apply but only those who are being considered will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FLIGHT ATTENDANTS

Our flight attendants provide authentic Yukon hospitality throughout the Yukon, Canada, and the United States.

A flight attendant’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew while on duty. Positive energy, teamwork, a sense of humour, a professional attitude and the ability to work in a team environment are required to work in this highly visible, fast-paced and exciting environment.

For complete details visit flyairnorth.com/careers CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2014 LOCATION: Whitehorse, Yukon POSITION TYPE: Seasonal full-time, March – September 2014 If you are interested in this position, please submit your resumé to Krista Power on or before January 20, 2014.

EMAIL/FAX: careers@flyairnorth.com / 867.456.3111 IN PERSON: Air North Administrative Office 150 Condor Road, Whitehorse, Yukon We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in the position and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

flyairnorth.com/careers

Air North, Yukon's Airline is committed to employment equity, and has been serving Yukoners for over 35 years.

We offer competitive wages, a benefits package and an enriching work environment to our over 300 employees.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

2 Parts/Service Advisors and a Product Advisor for our growing dealership.

We offer competitive wages and a benefit package.

Applicants should see Brad Barker for the Parts/Service position and Derek Kindervater for the Product Advisor. @ 6111-6th Avenue, Downtown, Whitehorse.

No phone calls please.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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20 IAN Rankin paperback novels (John Rebus detective), all in good cond, $30.

633-3154 FIBREGLASS WALL & tub combo, half price, some minor damage, can be hidden during inst, $450, can view on Main St, local deals only. 996-7531 BARBELL WITH 290 lbs of weights, $200 obo. 633-5324 TOASTER, NEW, white, Hamilton, $12, 14” Canon cartridges, $14. 335-8964

Chief Administration Officer Regular Full Time • $80,000 to 90,000 Salary • TRTFN wage scale dependent upon experience, knowledge and suitability.

YASHICA-CONTAX LENS, 100-300 mm, $60. 335-8964

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING BOX 130, CARCROSS, YUKON Y0B 1B0 PHONE (867) 821-8300 FAX (867) 821-8214

Counsellor

Health and Wellness Department

CLOSING DATE: January 10th, 2014 STATUS: Full Time-Term 2 Years with the possibility of extension SALARY: Level 12-14, commensurate with education and experience JOB SUMMARY As a member of our Health & Wellness team, the successful candidate is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness, to provide direct clinical counselling services involving consultation, assessments and treatments using individual, family and group modalities, often with survivors/victims of physical, sexual and other types of abuse. Assessing urgency and risk of harm to self and/or others involved with the client and developing a holistic treatment or management plan. The candidate will use the Values and Virtues of Life (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical) as the basis of their duties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor or Master of Social Work or Psychology Degree (or equivalent work experience in the areas of crisis intervention, trauma counselling, or psychology).

• Experience working with First Nations • Experience dealing with issues pertaining to the protection of children and families • Experience with several treatment modalities (family systems therapy, group and individual therapy) • Knowledge of mental health disorder, classification and diagnosis.

• Knowledge of Yukon first nation history with residential schools, loss of culture and community healing.

• Knowledge of current trends, developments and issues in mental health services and programming including assessment, interventions and support services.

• Ability to design and deliver individual and group treatment programs for a wide range of mental health and trauma issues.

• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary healing program and make appropriate use of other community resources CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT • Criminal record check • Will at all times maintain the strictest of confidentiality.

• Sign and abide by the CTFN Code of Ethics

2 BRAVO 250cc Yamaha sleds, both run but need a little work, $425 ea. 335-2406 BATTERY CHARGER, new, 10A2A, $20, electric heater, mini-oil filled, new, $15, Brother 275 fax/phone, heat printing, no ink, $20. 335-8964

Electrical Appliances KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 DRYER, 2 years old, excellent working condition, $250. 335-6042 LG DIRECT drive large tub dishwasher, stainless steel tub, white outside, 1 year old, exc cond, offers, 633-4234 WASHER AND dryer, Kenmore, regular, top loading washer and matching propane dryer, both work fine. $60 ea. or $100 for both.

393-2929 ELECTRIC WATER Heater, 1 year old, bought atFred's Plumbing, John Wood Pro Series 184 litre, 4500 watts, pickup or delivery, $350. 667-2680 SMALL CHEST freezer, 5.5 cu ft, compressor makes high-pitched sounds, fine in a basement, $30. 393-2929

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS TIVO W/REMOTE, IR sensor & WiFi adaptor, $30 obo. 667-7840

Computers & Accessories WII BOARD game & controller, $120, XBox PS2 w/Guitar Hero, $50. 633-4707 LINKSYS WIRELESS G Router (in box) and 2 Adapters (1 new in box). Exc shape. $50. 667-6717 LEXAR PRO Compact Flash Reader ExpressCard PCLe Interface, $35. 667-6472 APPLE AIRPORT Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi Model #A1354, 4th generation, $50.

667-6472 MACBOOK AC power extension cord (cord only), new, for MacBook Air/Pro 11”, 13”, 15”, and 17”. 6 feet. $10. 667-6717

Musical Instruments We will buy your musical instrument or lend you money against it.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com

Job Description is available, please contact Patricia James at 867-821-4251 ext. 8213 or Tanya at ext. 8269.

FULL SIZE violin for sale, with case and bow. Never used. Comes with teach-yourself instructional video. $300. 668-7659

An eligibility list will be established from this competition. It will be used to fill future vacancies, which may arise, for identical positions in the same department and location. The eligibility list will be valid for a period of six (6) months.

CORT X2-SA Limited Edition electric guitar with a Spyder IV 30 amplifier, both in great condition, barely played. $500. 335-8844

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to Carcross Tagish First Nation citizens on all competitions for CTFN.

TENOR RECORDER, Clarinet size, polished nickel flaps on lower notes, c/w case, carry strap, beginner songbook, beautiful sound. $55.00 obo. 633-6355

Candidates’ applications/resumes should clearly demonstrate their related qualifications, since selection for further consideration will be based on the information provided.

PIANO WITH Bench, Mason & Risch upright, full keyboard, 39 & 3/4“ high, motivated to sell, $865 obo. 633-6355

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Please apply to: Carcross/Tagish First Nation Human Resource Department Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Phone: (867) 821-4251 ext:8213 or 8269 Fax: (867) 821-8214 Email: patricia.james@ctfn.ca or tanya.james@ctfn.ca

Firewood CGFJ WOODCUTTING SERVICE $250 - 16” lengths $220 - 4ʼ lengths Prompt, friendly service Dry timber, money-back guarantee 336-2013

CRL FIREWOOD/WHITEʼS WOOD Standing dry from Haines Junction.

Cut to any length • $250/cord 335-1934 Serving Whitehorse since 2007

Come on Whitehorse, get off your stumps and start heating your homes with Yukon-made fuel!

FIREWOOD FOR SALE 20-cord orders Big or small tree length Logging truck loads $150/cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton: 335-0894 HURLBURT ENTERPRISES $250 per cord We have wood. You-cut, You-haul available.

Discount for larger quantities.

Stockpiled in Whitehorse for PROMPT Delivery Visa, M/C, Cheque, Cash Dev Hurlburt 335-5192 • 335-5193 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432 DONʼS FIREWOOD Wishing all a Merry Christmas Single cord specialists since 2008 3-hour emergency delivery time 20 cord cut firewood Always stockpiled for quick delivery No excuses 393-4397 1ST QUALITY heating wood Season-dried over 3-yrs. to be picked up on Levich Drive in Mt. Sima industrial subdivision.

Complete info at 335-0100.

Fire-killed Spruce Firewood Very dry, clean burning $250/cord 16”x3-cord load Larger loads available $190/cord if you cut & haul from my yard in town 333-5174 FIREWOOD Clean, beetle-kill, dry Ready for pick-up, $210/cord or Local delivery, $250/cord 1/2 cords also available for pick-up only Career Industries @668-4360 TEN TON Firewood Services $160/cord for 10-cord load - 30ʼ lengths $200/cord - 3-cord load 11' lengths $240/cord - bucked up, discounts on multiple-cord orders Call or text David 867-332-8327 PINE FUELWOOD seasoned two years, bucked to length, split and delivered, $250.

393-2728

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 FIREWOOD Split dry spruce 16” or 18”, $250 per cord Marsh Lake area Rolland at 332-4671 or 660-4671 DUKEʼS FIREWOOD Standing Dry Beetle Killed Spruce Wood Prices: 6 cord load $240/cord $260 for multiples of 2 cords Cut your own at $95/cord 20 cord truckload logs $155/cord 8 cord loads of 20ft dry logs $180 per cord Cash and Debit Accepted 334-8122 DIMOK TIMBER 6 CORD OF 22 CORD LOADS OF FIREWOOD LOGS BUNDLED SLABS YOU CUT FIREWOOD @ $105/CORD CALL 634-2311 OR EMAIL DIMOKTIMBER@GMAIL.COM

Guns & Bows Case cutlery, high quality hand-crafted pocket and hunting knives available at G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS LEE ENFIELD No 1 Mk 3, 303 British, 10 rd mag, sporterized wood, very good bore, military sights, steel scope rings mounted, $300, or $360 with decent 3-9x40mm scope mounted. PAL req'd. 667-2276 WHITEHORSE RIFLE and Pistol Club, non-restricted firearms safety course (class size limited to 22 students) Jan. 11+12/2014.

Info 633-2488, 333-5640 BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, handmade hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, inexpensive scope already mounted, $300 firm, PAL req'd. 667-2276 LEE ENFIELD #1 Mk 3, 303 British, 10 rd mag, sporterized wood, good bore, military sights, steel scope rings, with 3-9x40mm scope mounted. PAL req'd, $350 firm.

667-2276 LEE ENFIELD No4 Mk1, 303 British, 10 rd mag, sporterized, good condition, picatinny style rail instead of rear sight, sling, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667-2276 VINTAGE BEAR archery "polar" recurve 55# @ 28" $180. 334-7664 REMINGTON .280 stainless, Lone Wolf Summit XL bedded stock, Leupold 6x36 scope with original laminate stock. Ex. shape, very light mountain rifle, $1,500.

668-4634 PENTAX PF 65 ED spotting scope with 60X zoom eye piece. One of the best value, high end optic scopes around. $500. 668-4634 WANTED: LEE Enfield No4's prefer Longbranch- Top $ for original sniper stuff, email me at thirtypound@hotmail.com or call pete @ 905-878-1584 VINTAGE BEAR archery "polar" recurve RH 55# @ 28" $180. 334-7664

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

expression of interest Youth Story Animation Project Champagne & Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is looking for an individual or team with multi-media training and experience to work with CAFN Youth to assist them in telling our traditional stories through simple animation techniques. The project will operate during the period January through March 2014, and result in the production of one or more short multi-media presentations suitable for public viewing.

An information package on the Youth Story Animation Project can be obtained from the Department of Language, Culture and Heritage at Da Ku Cultural Centre in Haines Junction, and at the CAFN office at 304 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse. Contacts for this project are Sheila Joe / Paula Banks, at 456-6876. Those wanting to be considered for this project must obtain the information package, and submit a formal “Expression of Interest” that includes details noted in the package. Deadline for submissions of Expression of Interest is January 15th, 4:30pm.

CUSTOM 98 Mauser in 8 mil, stepped barrel, butterknife bolt, c/w 6X Redfield sling & 5 boxes ammo, $450. 668-4632

2007 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, white, AWD, command start, extra set winter tires, tow package, approx 128,000kms, $15,000 obo. 332-4143

Cars

Wanted

2007 TOYOTA Matrix, std trans, exc cond, $8,300. 633-2740

WANTED: FREEZER burned meats, game for small dog team. Thank you. 633 6060 or newmusher@live.ca

2006 FORD Focus ZX4 SES, silver, moonroof, leather heated seats, new winter Toyo Tires, 76,000 km, great on gas, $9,750 obo.

668-4186

1 OR 2-car garage for young local woodworking artist, prefer Hot Springs, PC area.

Craig 334-2121

2006 FORD Fusion, auto start, good tires, 173,000 kms, no problems but has cracked windshield, $5,400 obo. 335-5690

ANTLERS WANTED: Antler pile getting a little big? Looking for antlers for creative project. Moose, Caribou, or Elk, willing to pick up, open to negotiations. 332-8642 WANTED: ASAP dryer in good condition, reasonable. 332-7447 WANTED: LADIES Rendezvous dress size 12-16. Call 334 - 4625 WANTED: PLASTIC model car and truck kits, AMT, Revell, Monogram, etc, small or larger collections, all considered. 667-6717 WANTED: POWER-LIFT chair for elderly person with disabilities, must be in very good operating condition. Linda 633-3476 WANTED: SNOWMOBILE trailer 2 place steel frame. 634-2559

2006 HONDA Civic, 4-dr, very clean, one owner, winter tires, remote starter, $10,500.

334-9087

2012 NISSAN XTerra, Trail Green colour, trailer package, hatch tent, Bluetooth and more. Pd $41k in 08/12, reduced to $29,900.

336-0375 2007 DODGE Caliber, standard, heated seats, remote start, 6 CD stereo, 2 sets tires, like new condition, 127,000 km, $9,500, obo.

333-0236 or 456-4112 2007 NISSAN Versa, low mileage, one owner, exc cond, 70,000kms, $6,500.

335-0771

2005 CAVALIER, 4-dr, black, 5-spd, 4 cyl.

118,312 km, great cond, c/w 2 sets of tires and rims, $4,500 obo. 336-0594 2005 PONTIAC Sunfire, 4-dr, low kms, new windshield/tires, P/W, P/L, air, tilt, cruise, CD fully loaded, good on fuel, $4,400, 332 6022 2001 KIA Sportage, needs work, I have parts, $2,000 firm. 334-8668 1997 COUGAR XR7, Gold Edition, never winter driven, exc cond, ivory, 142,000 kms. $8500 obo. 633-3116 or 334-3160 1974 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle, body in great shape, runs well. $2,500. 993-5576

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1996 HONDA Accord 4-cyl, front wheel drive, 5-spd standard, 270,000kms, c/w PL, PW, PS, AC, CC, command start, good on fuel, new winters, $3,600 obo. 333-9982 1993 TOYOTA Corolla AWD wagon, good winter car, runs great, safety inspected, new brakes/exhaust/shocks/spark plugs, some rust, $1,200. 668-2576

1987 CIVIC Wagon, 5spd manual, 231,000km, studded tires, rusty but runs great, manual choke, easy start, great on gas, $1,200 obo. 633-6799 CHEVY HHR, 150,000 kms, very good cond, $7,000. 336-2036

Trucks

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MeMorial for

2011 CHEVY 1 ton diesel crew cab, only 40,000km, still under warranty, command start, On Star. Paid $59,000, asking $39,000. 456-7157

Scott fraser A ski up Mount McIntyre will be held on th

Saturday January 18

Time: Family and Friends will meet at 9:00 am; all are welcome to follow the procession at any time Start Location: Whitehorse Cross-country Ski Club Wax Room The Trail: Flowers will mark the course starting at the bottom of the Ascent Trail, up to and around the Jack Fraser Loop, ending at the site of the old Jack Fraser Cabin at 12:00 noon Attire: Kilts are strongly encouraged, but not required.

2009 TOYOTA Tundra Crewmax 4x4, 5.7L Limited, red, leather interior, sunroof, power everything, ext warranty, 68,500kms, $29,500. 335-2083 2008 F250 supercab with 7' flatdeck, 5.4L V8, 4WD, auto, recent full service, new windshield/battery, winter package, new tires/rims, low kms. $12,000 obo. 334-3049 lv msg 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 6.0l 200,000km $15,500. 334-4923

To be followed by

2007 CHEV 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes/battery, $16,000. 633-4311

Time: 6:00 pm

2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited AWD 7 passenger minivan, 74,000 kms, power sliding doors/rear hatch, sunroof, every option available, new winter tires on rims. 333-9020

A gathering of warmth, food and stories Location: 801 Ogilvie St. On behalf of the family we welcome everyone to the evening gathering who would like to participate.

Please RSVP and for more information please contact: cyd@cydfraser.ca

2006 HUMMER H2 SUV, fully loaded, c/w TVs leather, all power heated seats, dvd, low millage, after market moto metal rims, new tires, chrome kit, mint cond, 335-3869 2005 CHEV 1500 4x4, ext cab, 258,000 km, cruise, PW, PL, clean, minor things wrong, $6,250. 867-634-5275 2005 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 quad cab 4-dr, long box, auto, V8, P/S, P/B, cruise, a/c, radio/CD, $6,550. 336-2029 2005 DODGE Ram 3500 5.9 diesel auto 4x4, 4-dr SLT long box, loaded, 265,000 highway kms, running boards, camper tie-downs, well maintained, $18,500.

667-7276, 335-4568 2005 F150 Super Crew, loaded, leather int, FX4, sun roof, 135,000kms, black, $17,800.

334-3160 or 633-3116

Karen Mae Gage passed away peacefully on January 2, 2014. She was surrounded by family.

Karen’s family would like to thank the staff at the Carmacks Health Center: Yves, Helena, Deb and Terry for providing Karen and her family with so much support.

A service will be held on

Wednesday, January 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Carmacks Recreation Center.

A small reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Blair

Pigeon

With heavy hearts, the family of Blair Pigeon announces his sudden passing on January 2, 2014 at the age of 54.

Blair is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Melissa, his loving daughter Kelsey, his sisters Roxanne Davern and Gisele (Barry) Gregoire, his sisters-in-law Charlotte (Dennis) Sutherland, Lois Currie and Patti Huntley. Also left to mourn his loss are his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Blair is predeceased by his parents Pascal and Clarisse Pigeon, his in-laws Mel and Yvonne Huntley and his brother-in-law Gordon Davern.

A Celebration of Life for Blair will be held on Thursday, January 9th, 2014 at the Yukon Inn in the Fireside Room from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.heartandstroke.com

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 1994 CHEV Silverado 2500 2wd, new engine, rebuilt tranny, new tires/alternator/battery, P/S, P/B, P/L, P/W, no rust, ext cab, winch, clean, 290,000kms, $2,800 obo.

668-4726 1990 TOYOTA 3L V6 220,000, some rust, is straight piped, new water pump & alternator, c/w canopy, studded winter tires on rims $2,000 obo, 334-8287 call or text 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 4 wheel drive, 4 cylinder diesel engine, auto, excellent fuel consumption, 8 passengers, middle seats swivel, 128,000 kms. 333-9020 1986 F150 ext cab long box 2x4 351w. either for parts or needs some TLC, body quite rough, $500. 334-6776 1981 DODGE 250 Camper van, 5.9L, new battery & starter, runs well, $1,800.

993-5576 CENTENNIALMOTORS.COM 867-393-8100 We are now The Yukonʼs Distributor for TRUCKBOSS. TRUCKBOSS is simply the best truck deck on the market today.

TRUCKBOSS provides users unequalled quality and flexibility in hauling snowmobiles, ATV's, UTV's, and motorcycles along with industry exclusive winch loading & sealed under deck storage.

FOR SALE, 2004 Dodge Laramie, 1500 quad cab, fully loaded 4x4, new tires, canopy, 185,000km, $12,500. 456-4377 MAZDA B2300 2.3L 4 cylinder manual 150,000 km new timing chain and set c/w studded winter tires canopy included, great running cond, 334-8287 call or text TOYOTA TUNDRA 4x4, 380,000kms, many new parts, awsome bush truck, great for snow plow, good rubber, $2,500. 336-3922

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100

2005 F350 diesel Lariat, 4wd, long box, fully loaded, all engine updates, exec condit, $19,500. 667-4463 or 334-9436

NEW 2007-2013 GMC pickup Grille with GMC Emblem, in box. $150. 667-6717

2005 NISSAN frontier Nismo, 165k, new shocks, brakes, battery, transmission, hid headlight conversion, $9,900 obo. 333-9000

HEAVY DUTY receiver hitch that specifically will fit a 2011 Chev/GMC 3/4 or 1-Ton Longbox. Gd shape. C/w bolts. ($800 new), $200.

667-6717.

2004 GMC Savannah Cube Van, 143,000 km, white, good condition, priced for quick sale $12,000 obo. 334-9903 2003 CHEV HD 2500 - 4x4, ext cab, recent transmission, V8, 280,000 km, tow package $6,900. (867) 634-5275

TURBO, INTERCOOLER, pipes connectors and cold air intake for 2003 Dodge Cummins. 333-9790 4 TOYOTA Matrix mags with 4-16” tires, good cond, $400. 633-2740

2003 FORD Explorer SportTrac XLT, 4x4, 4L. V6, 4-door, heated leather seats, remote start, sunroof, c/w 4 winter tires, pickup box cover & extension rack. $7,500. 667-6951 eves

MANY TOOLS, new, great Christmas gifts.

633-2740

2003 FORD F350 Superduty dually crewcab 7.3l turåbo diesel, 143000km, $17,900.

660-5660

3 TRAILER tires, 14” on white spoke rims, $300. 633-2740

2002 CHEV Silverado 1/2 ton 4x4, auto, V8, ext cab, P/S, P/B, cruise, a/c, radio/tape, new Wrangler grips, short box, 207,000 kms, $6,250. 336-2029 2002 F250 ext cab long box 4x4, 225,000km, lariat trim, tow package, camper package, new transmission, $8,400.

668-5882

4 17” summer tires, good cond, from 2007 Ram 3500, $250. 633-2740

DODGE DAKOTA tail gate, new cond, $300.

633-2740 TWO NEW 12” Sony subwoofers, 2000w, and new 1400w 2-channel Sony Xplode amplifier with custom box ready to install, $500.

334-7877 4-195/55R 15 studded snow tires, lots of tread, $100. Keith, 334-8560

2002 F250 ext cab long box, 4x4, 5.4 gas, 225,000km, new transmission $8,400 obo.

668-5882

2003 CUMMINS turbo, intercooler, intake pieces and cold air intake for sale. All excellent shape. 633-6502

2001 CHEV Tahoe 4x4, 160,000 km, clean, leather seats, no damage, CD, PW, PL. $5,200. 867-634-5275

MOTOMASTER ELIMINATOR battery charger with digital technology for 6V and 12V batteries, never used, 2A/12A/30A/80A, paid $120 asking $60. 667-2196 eves

2001 DODGE Dakota Sport RT, 5.9L, auto, loaded, runs exc, $7,500. 633-2740 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 Deck Truck, fully hydraulic beavertail, 2-10,000 lb winches, well maintained, 335-7510 2000 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, 4.7L V8 auto, 4-dr, xtra cab, 2wd, black, power everything, clean, 175,000kms, $5,500. 334-8604 lv msg 1999 GMC Jimmy, 4-dr, fully loaded, 4-wd, auto, $3,800 obo. 399-3014 or 332-7921 1999 GMC Sierra 4wd, V8 auto, ext cab, cruise, a/c, c/w extra tires, 228,000 kms, good cond & reliable, $4,500. 633-3860 or 334-3860 1998 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, 5 spd manual, rear airbag ride. Nw: front brakes, roters, ball joints, tie rod & a boxliner. Candy apple red. 229,000kms. $6500obo. 633-3116 or 334-3160 1995 CHEV 1/2 Ton, extended cab, Z71 package, exc cond, fully loaded, call for price if interested, serious inquiries only, 668-2486 1992 GMC 2500 ext cab 4/4, new motor, exhaust system & transfer case, very powerful, $5,500 obo. 334-5032

Pets The Yukon Kennel Club has NEW COURSES for 2014!

FCI/MEOE Certified Training Director - Niomi Smith Puppy Kindergarten Jan 7 – Feb 25 Novice Obedience Jan 4 – March 29 Agility Fundamentals Jan 7 – Feb 15 Foundation to Nosework Mar 4 - 29 Please contact Wendi @ 633-4952 www.Facebook.com/YukonKennelClub GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, CKC reg. hip and health guarantee, European working bloodlines, approved homes only, crate trained, top sport, family, personal protection, ready to go, $2,000. 668-6118 GIVE AWAY to good home in the city, mature neutered Bichon Frise, crate and leash trained, microchipped and CKC registered, loves walks and cuddles. Serious enquiries only. Kala 332-3258

FUNDOGS DOG TRAINING January 2014 Classes Positive, gentle, force-free Puppy Kindergarten Jan14 Small Dog Play Jan20 Growly Dog Class Jan14 K9 NoseWork® I + II Jan16 Good Manners I + II Jan20 667-6668 FunDogsTraining.com Canines & Company Puppy & Obedience Level 1 January 7 Private Lessons Behaviour Modification FCI/WUSV/MEDE certified Bronze Master Trainer Serving the Yukon since 1992 www.facebook.com/ caninesandcompany 333-0505 or 668-4368 caninesandcompany@northwestel.net WANTED: UNNEUTERED male Labradoodle, will consider 0-5 yrs old. 536-2296 NEW EXO Terra reptile terrarium, c/w lock, Eco Earth substrate, PT2602 Mini/Tall size, 12”wx12”deepx18”tall, $100. 667-6717 MINIATURE SMOOTH Dachshund puppies, 1 black/tan male, 1 brown female, 1 red/tan female, ready to go to their forever homes in mid-January. 633-2336

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles TAITʼS 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 TUNDRA II skidoo, has reverse, $2,000.

867-536-7610 RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2008 SKIDOO Summit X154 track 800R c/w Skidoo cover, tank & belt, exc cond, $6,900 obo. 332-8801 2003 POLARIS Trail 550, new parts, in reliable condition, strong hitch, $2,000 obo.

334-2647 2006 ARCTIC Cat Bear Cat 570 longtrack, like new cond, c/w electric start, reverse,hand/ thumb warmers, approx 1,350 miles, $5,300. 867-634-2350 2001 700 RMK, needs work, runs good, new 2" paddle 152" track, riser handle bars, bent tie rods, cracked tunnel, great fixer-upper, $900. (867) 634-5275 1996 POLARIS Indy 500, 136" Track, EFI, runs great, needs clutch/belt adjustment, 2 owners, $2,200. (867) 634-5275 1991 POLARIS INDY 488, engine rebuilt, short track, $1,500. 633-4643 2012 POLARIS Pro RMK 800 163" 1050 miles good cond, c/w Bikeman Exhaust, rear tunnel bag, HMK shovel kit, Polaris custom fit cover. $10,000. 667-7276 or 335-4568 1997 YAMAHA Venture, 600 long track with hitch, $1,500 obo. 336-2081 1999 SUMMIT X 670 136x2" track, Jaws pipes & stocks, pro taper bars, 4" risers, runs great, small rip in seat, small crack in hood, $3,000 obo. 334-6776 2010 RMK 800, 863 miles, mint shape, 155" track 2.5" paddles, c/w slp pipe and can, slp intake kit, clutch kit, Vforce 3 reeds, cover. $8,000 obo. 634-2157 or 634-5389 2009 BEARCAT Widetrack XT, 3,500kms, 2-up seat, winch, handwarmers, reverse. $6,200. 335-2083 2009 BEARCAT 570 XT Wide Track, 2up, reverse, hand warmers, elec starter, good cond, $5,985. 393-2111 2004 800 MountainCat snow machine, only 1000 miles, great condition, $3,700.

333-0192 2009 M8 Arctic Cat. 153" x 2" track. Can. 2" riser. 800cc. 334-1890 2003 POLARIS 600 cc snowmobile, rack in the back, good cond, $2,500 or exchange for ATV. 819-817-0841 PROJECT SLED, Mint Formula Z Chassis with 1100cc street bike motor, hood, drivetrain, motor mounts, have everything to finish project, $2,000, info at 334 6776 2008 POLARIS Widetrak LX, c/w Muff pot, bib kit, chainsaw holder, axe holder, beverage cover, well maintained, $5,500 firm.

668-2407 2010 POLARIS Assault 146 2 1/2" paddle track good mountain machine, c/w new powder track, many accessories, low compression in one cylinder, offers. 335-1983

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 USED SIMMONS Skis to fit Polaris spindles, good cond, $250.00. 660-4000 2009 YAMAHA Venture MP, 500 cc 4 stroke, exc cond, $6,500 obo. 633-3012 2005 FIRE Cat 700 runs awsome, low kms. $3,000 2006 ARCTIC Cat Panther touring, 660 4 stroke, 2600 miles, exc cond, quiet, great on fuel, full factory cover $4,700. 333-0866 2 ARCTIC Cat 440s trail sleds, 1988 & 1989, ʻ89 has new motor/clutch, good cond, ʻ88 has torn track, good motor/clutch, good for parts, $2,400 for both. 334-7030 1999 SUMMIT x 670 HO, 136X2" track (90%) runs awesome, twin Jaws Pipes (stock as well), 4" risers, pro taper bars, $2,800, 334-6776

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

Heavy Equipment 17 H.P. 225 amp portable arc welder/genset, comes with trailer. excellent running condition. $2,500.00 obo. 633-6502

Pet of the Week!

r

ider

Hello!

My name is Rider.

I am a very active young guy and boy do I love to play! I get along well with other dogs, AND I’m housebroken. I’m a little cautious of men at first but I warm up quickly!

2010 4X8 enclosed utility trailer, 950 lb capacity, 2000 lb axle, very sturdy, lightweight, great cond, $1,800. 335-9199 2009 T@B trailer in exc condition, fridge, stovetop, sink, dining table folds down to large bed, CD player, c/w large tent which attaches, $12,000. 334-5190

Coming Events ATLIN GUEST HOUSE Deluxe Lakeview Suites Sauna, Hot Tub, BBQ, Internet, Satellite TV Kayak Rentals In House Art Gallery 1-800-651-8882 Email: atlinart@yahoo.ca www.atlinguesthouse.com 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 WHO IS Baha'u'llah? Has Christ returned?

Find out on Saturday, January 11 @ 7:30 pm. Call 633-5411 for directions.

THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. Group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info call Cathy 633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713 LATIN DANCE Classes, new 8-week sessions start January 10, 2014, Beginner, Salsa and Merengue or Intermediate, Salsa. salsayukon@gmail.com or 336-0255 to register HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F 11:30-3:00, www.hospiceyukon.net, 667-7429 LATIN DANCE Classes, New 8 week sessions starts January 10, 2014, Beginner Salsa and Merengue or Intermediate - Salsa.

336-0255 or salsayukon@gmail.com to register CRESTVIEW CROSS-COUNTRY ski group meets Sundays, 11am, at 222 Squanga Ave, to ski Pine Forest Loop, 2 to 3 hours, free HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 17 au 19 janvier : fin de semaine réservée aux activités non motorisées. 867-667-3910 CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-Motorized Weekend, Jan 17-19. Other weekends & weekdays, Multi-Use. For more info: 867-667-3910 MENTAL HEALTH Caregivers Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m., #4 Hospital Rd., main floor resource room, in Whitehorse. 667-8346 YUKON SCIENCE Institute AGM Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm at the Whitehorse Public Library. All welcome

Hours of operation for tHe sHelter: Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm • Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CloSed Sundays & Mondays

633-6019 WeDneSDay, January 8

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

2014

have your pets spayed or neutered.

For inFormation call

633-6019

LOST/FOUND

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

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

Pet Report

Public Meeting

Hotsprings Road Property Owners The Energy Mines and Resources, Land Planning Branch is holding a public meeting to discuss possible changes to the minimum lot size and allowances for detached secondary dwellings on rural residential properties in the Hotsprings Road Development Area.

When: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., thursday, January 23, 2014 Where: Hootalinqua Fire Hall For more information contact please contact the EMR Land Planning Branch at 667-3236 or toll-free at 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3236.

LOST • riverview Hotel area, blonde, small male puppy, wearing a red collar, short legs and a long torso. if found please contact Florence @ 668-2237 or 332-8082 or 867969-2117 (27/12/13) • Pilot mountain, redish brown, spayed female, small HuskyX, wearing a green collar no tags, very shy answers to red. if found contact lee @ 668-3469.

(27/12/13) • mcintyre area, 10yrs old, black with white on chest and white toes, male, wearing camo collar with city tags. if found contact Jarmah @ 335-4802

• Wolf creek area, Black lab, neutered male, wearing a red collar, very friendly answers to Jad. if found contact Bruce @ 3362327 (03/01/14).

FOUND • none at this time.

RUNNING AT LARGE... if you have lost a pet, remember to check with city Bylaw: 668-8382

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS • 5 year old, spayed female, lab/Pit Bull X, black (Gaia)

CATS • 11 month old, neutered male, DlH, grey (Deegan)

AT THE SHELTER

Public Meeting

local Area Plan - tagish The Yukon government and Carcross/Tagish First Nation will be holding public information sessions on local area planning for Tagish residents and Carcross/Tagish First Nation citizens.

Local area plans are policy documents that guide land use and development in a particular area. They are developed with the assistance of a planning committee consisting of people who are familiar with the planning area.

There will be public information sessions in Tagish and Whitehorse: Tagish Wednesday, January 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., tagish community Hall Whitehorse Wednesday, January 22, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Whitehorse library For more information please contact Doris Dreyer, Land Use Planner, Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Planning Branch at (867) 667-5299 or toll free 1-800-661-0408, or email doris.dreyer@gov.yk.ca

DOGS • 3yr old, neutered male, akita, grey and white (a.J.) • 7 yr old, neutered male, GSDX, black and tan (nitro) • 12 week old, female, Husky X, blonde (Bianca) • 11 week old, female, Husky X lab, black and tan (Bell) • 1 yr old, neutered male, labX GSD, black and tan ( rider) • 3 yr old, female spayed, Bear DogX GSD, black and tan (Holly) • 5 yr old, neutered male, labx collie, black (arlo) • 1 yr old, neutered male, Heinz 57, white and brown (christmas) • 8 wks, male, Border collie/lab X, blonde (Frosty)

• 8 wks, female, Border collie/lab X black (Joy) • 3 yr old, female, Daschund X, Black and White (Queenie) CATS • 8 yr old, DSH, female spayed, calico (mao) • 1.5yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy) • 6 months old,DSH, grey and white, neutered male (moss) • 6 months old, DSH, black and white, female spayed (Pinecone) • 3 yr old, DSH, black, male (coal) • 2 yrs old, DSH, brown female spayed ( minou)

SPECIAL • Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets.

Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com 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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Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande

QUEER YUKON: upcoming socials events for the LGBT and allies community at www.queeryukon.com. Bowling night, Rendezvous Drag Dance, Film Fests and more!

Placer Mining

February 3, 2014

LATIN DANCE Classes. New 8 weeks sessions starts January 10, 2014. Beginner Salsa and Merengue, or Intermediate Salsa. 336-0255 or salsayukon@gmail.com to register

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.

YUKON FISH & Game Association will be holding their AGM on January 15th, 2014, at the Canada Games Centre Board Room 7:00pm -10pm

PM13-029

Schmidt Mining Corp

Quartz Creek, Calder Creek Quartz Creek, Canyon Creek, Calder Creek and Little Blanche Creek

Yukon Water Notice Yukon WaterBoard Board– –Application Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

PM11-063-1 (Amendment to PM11-063)

Lorelie Jardine

Minto Creek

PM13-053

Geoplacer Exploration Ltd

Patton Creek, Tributary of Maisy May Creek

MN02-075-2 (Amendment to MN07-075)

McNevin Glacier Creek, Eagle Management Creek, Groundwater Ltd Assignment FOR OFFICE USE ONLY A. 8, 2013 Whitehorse Star, from YukonNorman News: January PM12-054-1 Dominion Creek Ross to The New Ross Mine Ltd

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.

PEER FACILITATED Support Group for people with a diagnosis of cancer. First Monday of each month, Copper Ridge Place, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Next meeting February 3, 2014. Info: yukonsupport@hotmail.com

February 3, 2014

Schmidt Mining Corp

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

YUKON WIG Bank lends wigs, hats, head coverings to cancer patients for free. Email yukonsupport@hotmail.com to make an appointment or for more info

Placer Mining

PM08-620-2

Application Number Numéro de la demande

YUKON WIG Bank provides wigs, free of charge, to individuals suffering hair loss due to cancer treatment. For more information contact: yukonsupport@hotmail.com

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

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

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.

THE YUKON Orienteering Association AGM will be held Jan. 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sport Yukon boardroom. Members are welcome.

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

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

Placer Mining

February 3, 2014

Placer Mining

February 3, 2014

Municipal

January 20, 2014

Placer Mining

January 20, 2014

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.

Yukon Water Board

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

Notice of Type A Application and Public Hearing Avis de demande de permis et d’audience publique

[INSERT DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE OF APPLICATION] FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Whitehorse Star, Yukon News: November 20, 2013 Application Number / Numéro de la demande: MN10-055-2 (Amendment 2 of MN10-055) Applicant / Demandeur: Government of Yukon, Community Services License / Licencié: Village of Mayo Type of Undertaking / Type d’entreprise: Municipal Location / Emplacement: Groundwater Wells Public Hearing Date / Date de l’audience publique: To be determined Public Hearing Location / Endroit de l’audience publique: To be determined Intervention Deadline / Date limite d’intervention: January 22, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

LDAY SNOWSHOE Loppet: Saturday, February 1st at Mt. Mac, 2.5 and 5 km routes.

Hot lunch, prizes and silent auction. $20 adults/$10 children/$50 families. www.ldayukon.com/668-5167 for details

JOIN US for the official kick off of our 50th Anniversary Festival January 9th. Meet our 2014 Queen Contestants and this yearʼs Mr. & Mrs. Yukon. Stay for a drink. Old Fire Hall, 5:00 pm.

FALUN GONG is an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Fa study Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Wood Street Annex from 6 p.m. No charge. Newcomers are welcome. Call 633-6157 DUGS COMMUNITY Garden AGM and Potluck, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 6189 6th Avenue at the corner of Cook and 6th. All welcome. 633-4379 for info LATIN DANCE Classes. New 8 week sessions starts January 10, 2014, Beginner Salsa and Merengue, Intermediate - Salsa, Intermediate - Rueda de Casino. 336-0255 or salsayukon@gmail.com to register YUKON SCHUTZHUND Association AGM, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room.

Dog training enthusiasts invited.

TAI CHI Yukon classes resume the week of January 6 including two classes for beginners. See www.taichi-yukon.ca, email info@taichi-yukon.ca or call 668-3814 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Action Circle.

Letter writing to protect and promote human rights worldwide. Tuesday, January 28, upstairs of Whitehorse United Church 7:00pm-9:00pm, www.amnesty.ca, or call 667-2389 BARN DANCE Saturday Jan. 11, 7:30pm Old Fire Hall, Bob Kuiper, Barndance Band, Fiddleheads. Adults $10, Youth $5, Families $25. Tickets at the door. Bob at 633-4501 for more info WEEKLY DROP-IN Recovery Group meetings, Wednesdays: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Alcohol and Drug Services. Call 667-5777 for more information SEEKING SAFETY Group, for women dealing with trauma and addiction. Call Alcohol and Drug Services at 667-5777 for more information THE AGM of the Yukon Music Camp Society will be at Well Read Books 11:00am on Sunday Jan 12. Everyone welcome!

YRTA (YUKON Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tues. Jan. 14th, 9:30 a.m. @ Ricky's.

Guests welcome. Info: 667-2644 WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting, Mon. Jan. 13th, 7:30 p.m. @ WGH. New members welcome! Info: Barb @ 667-2087

Services SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service.

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988 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 THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • construction • renovation • finishing • cabinets • tiling • flooring • repairs • specialty woodwork • custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 - INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com

DRUG PROBLEM?

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Anonymous MEETINGS:

Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. <BYTE> Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Ave. <Many Rivers>

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

Has your life been affected by

Copies of the application(s) and the Board’s Rules of Procedure, are available at the Yukon Water Board website: www.yukonwaterboard.ca. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board at Telephone: 867-456-3980 - Fax: 867-456-3890 - Email: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca

someone’s

On peut obtenir une copie de la demande, de même que les règles de procedure de l’Office, sur le site Web de l’Office des eaux du Yukon, au www.yukonwaterboard.ca, ou en contactant l’Office des eaux du Yukon à Téléphone: 867-456-3980 - Télécopieur: 867-456-3890 - Courriel: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca

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WEDNESDAY 12:00 noon Hellaby Hall, 4th & Elliott

CLOSED DEC. 25TH FOR CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY

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

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It's That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Tired of the snow in your driveway?

Let Redʼs Helping Hands shovel it for you each time it snows Reasonable rates 668-2866 (h) - 333-9958 (c) LOG CABINS & LOG HOMES Quality custom craftsmanship Using only standing dead local timber For free estimate & consultation contact: Eldorado Log Builders Inc. phone: 867.393.2452 website: www.ykloghomes.com S.V.P. CARPENTRY Journey Woman Carpenter Interior/Exterior Finishing/Framing Small & Medium Jobs “Make it work and look good.”

Call Susana (867) 335-5957 susanavalerap@live.com

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse

MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui 4141B - 4th Avenue.

8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St..

8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No Puffin (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 6:00 pm Young People’s Meeting BYTE Office, 2-407 Ogilvie Street 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 2:30 pm Women’s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital (room across from Emergency) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Marble Group Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)

NS - No Smoking OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 HEATHER MJOLSNESS, RMT Relaxing and therapeutic Swedish massage Gift certificates available!

689-5908 IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES “Country Residential Snow Plowing” •Post hole augering •Light landscaping •Preps & Backfills Honest & Prompt Service Amy Iles Call 667-4981 or 334-6369

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Yukon Communities & Atlin, B.C.

Beaver Creek

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

BOBCAT AND BACKHOE SERVICES in Whitehorse, Marsh Lake, Tagish area Call Andreas 660-4813 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865 SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585 ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a competitive quote!

867-332-7879

SNOW CLEARING Sidewalks, Driveways, Commercial, Residential Call Francis at Speedy Sparkle 668-6481 or cell 334-8480 CONDO MANAGEMENT SERVICES Including reserve studies.

North of 56 Property Management.

332-7444 CATHWAY WATER RESOURCES We buy used hot tubs and take trade ins! come visit us today at 101B Copper Rd., Whitehorse or call 668-7208 MAY-MAY'S FAMILY Day Home in Cowley Creek has two (18 months & up) spaces available M-F 7:30-3:30pm.

Hot meals and diapers included.

Day Home is closed on all school holidays (Christmas/Spring breaks & summers from July to mid-August) Please call Mary @ 668-3348 for more info PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368

Y.T.

Carcross Y.T. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Library Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Carmacks

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Dawson City

Y.T. Thursday - 8:00 p.m.

New Beginners Group Richard Martin Chapel Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Community Support Centre 1233 2nd Ave.

Destruction Bay Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Y.T.

Request for Proposals Technical Support Services Executive Committee Screening of Copper North Mining Corp.

– Carmacks Copper Project.

The Executive Committee of YESAB is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for technical support services in anticipation of the screening of the Carmacks Copper Project.

Interested Bidders should submit their Proposals on or before 4:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday, January 20, 2014.

For more information related to this RFP visit our website www.yesab.ca and click ‘Employment and Contracts’ at the top of the page or email Daniel.beaudoin@yesab.ca.

Faro

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Haines Junction Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Y.T.

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Old Crow

Pelly Crossing

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Y.T.

Ross River

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Tagish Y.T. Monday 7:30pm Lightwalkers Group Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach Telegraph Creek

B.C.

Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin

Y.T. Wednesday - 7:00pm Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday - 1:30p.m.

Health Centre

Watson Lake

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

60 Below Snow Management Commercial & Residential

REqUEST fOR PROPOSAL SECURITY PATROL SERVICES YUKON HOUSING UNITS WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Project Description: Provide security patrol services at Yukon Housing Units located in Whitehorse, Yukon Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 16, 2014. 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 Kristen Richmond at 867-456-3892.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy 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.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Mayo

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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REqUEST fOR PROPOSAL

PUBlIC TENDER

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

AIR CHARTER SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – CIRCUIT COURT TO VARIOUS YUKON COMMUNITIES

YUKON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE THEATRE AND AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADE

Project Description: This RFP is intended to procure a contract for the identification, consolidation and disposal, treatment or recycling of household hazardous waste from specified sites in Yukon.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Dwayne Muckosky at (867) 456-6191.

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

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

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 23, 2014. 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 Wayne Beauchemin at (867) 667-8039.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

Project Description: The Yukon Visitor Information Centre (VIC), located in Whitehorse, will undertake a theatre audio/visual equipment upgrade project. This project will include an upgrade to the lecture/ presentation audio and visual equipment including the installation of a media patch and the installation of motorized retractable HD video screen.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 28, 2014. 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 Jennifer Gehmair at (867) 6675429.

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

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

Community Services

Highways and Public Works

Tourism and Culture

Snow Removal (867) 336-3570

Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding

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Snowblower and Shovelling Driveways, sidewalks, and Low sloped roofs Put me to work!

Good rates.

Call Dave at 333-9084

Lost & Found LOST: ON December 26th (wedding day) a new Acer Aspire laptop in the box between PetroCan and Carmacks on N. Klondike Highway. 335-7478

LOST: CROSS-COUNTRY ski between Porter Creek & Kopper King on the highway.

Thanks. 633-6603 FOUND: ONE key on the sidewalk in front of the Department of Education building by the bridge, Tues. night. Call 667-4394 to identify LOST: DOWNTOWN Whitehorse Dec 21 set of house keys on a carabiner. 334-5655 FOUND: 334-0184

GATEWAY laptop computer.

FOUND IN alley in Riverdale, carrying case with menʼs clothing. 667-4378

LOST: BLACK “Brownline” Daytimer downtown week of Nov. 25, if found pls call Judy 333-0432

PUbLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS FOR GOVERNMENT OF YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF 3M SIGN FABRICATION PRODUCTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

Highways and Public Works

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Business Opportunities

Kitchen or Restaurant for Lease Town and Mountain Hotel 401 Main Street Apply to Kayle Tel: 668-7644 Fax: 668-5822 Email: info@townmountain.com

Take Advantage of our 6 month Deal...

Advertise for 5 Months and

ExpRESSION Of INTEREST

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING

YUKON ARCHIVES INGEST ASSISTANCE Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest relating to ability and experience in designing, testing, and implementing the organizational and technical infrastructure required for OAIScompliant ingest of digital records.

Written submissions clearly marked with the above project title, will be received up to January 22, 2014, at Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2.

Technical questions may be directed to David Shlosser at (867) 667-8958.

The responses will not be ranked or used to pre-qualify or assess the respondent’s ability to provide goods or services.

Interested parties may obtain the information package from www. gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre.

ClIMate CHaNGe aDaPtatIoN INfoRMatIoN PoRtal Project Description: To scope, design, develop and implement a Climate Change Adaptation Information Portal online service, sharing resources on climate change adaptation in the Arctic and a communications strategy promoting the portal.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 24, 2014. 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 stephen Roddick at (867) 4565544.

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

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

Government Environment

Get 1 MONTH OF FREE ADVERTISING Book Your Ad Today!

T: 667-6285 • F: 668-3755 E: wordads@yukon-news.com

Sports Equipment BOYS BAUER ice skates, sz. 5, Pro-Hockey Life, exe cond, paid $335, asking $150 obo.

667-6966 CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS, new, Salomon X-Adventure, 198cm, suits 60-75kg person. $175 obo 335-0233

PUBLIc TENDER APRON PANEL REHABILITATION - ERIK NIELSEN WHITEHORSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest relating to The Yukon Government, Department of Justice, Correctional Services Branch, is seeking interested persons to provide group facilitation skills training to professionals who work in a corrections environment.

Written submissions clearly marked with the above project title, will be received up to January 17, 2014, at Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2.

Technical questions may be directed to Leah White at (867) 667-5483.

The responses will not be ranked or used to pre-qualify or assess the respondent’s ability to provide goods or services.

Interested parties may obtain the information package from www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre.

YUKON BERINGIA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE THEATRE SEATING UPGRADE PROJECT Project Description: The Theatre Seating Upgrade Project will include the installation of new padded seat backs for the existing theatre seating in the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 28, 2014. 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 Tyler Kuhn at (867) 667-3516.

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

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

Project Description: HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM VERIFICATION AUDIT Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Terry Aschacher at (867) 667-5705.

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

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

Project Description: The project includes removal of existing concrete apron panels, removal and disposal of existing granular base, placement and compaction of new granular base course materials, construction of concrete stabilized base, forming, pouring and dowelling of new concrete apron panels, re-grading and installation of new asphalt pavement, sealing of joints with jet fuel resistant cold pour sealant, and repainting of aircraft stand markings.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 23, 2014. 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 Kyle Jansson at (867) 633-7922.

There is a MANDATORY site visit scheduled on January 15, 2014.

This project is being partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Airports Capital Assistance Program.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy 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.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 14, 2014. 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 Michael Templeton at (867)6675220.

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

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

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PUBLIC TENDER EXTERNAL COR AUDIT FOR TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE BRANCH

SIX OLYMPIC weight plates, 10 lbs each.

Buy all 6 for $50. 667-6472

WANTED, 16 to 20 foot electric hay elevator or conveyor in working condition. 633-4249

WOODEN PLAN Toys dollhouse and furniture and dolls. $125 for all. 668-7659

GIRLʼS BIKE, 16” Illusion Supercycle, purple/pink, white tires, age 4-6, good cond, $30. 667-6472

FORD 5000 farm tractor, hi/lo speeds, four cylinder diesel, ford factory front end loader, three point hitch, new rubber. $4,200.00 obo.

633-6502

HIGH CHAIR, exc cond, paid $170, asking $80 obo. Evenflo Car Seat, 2011, expires Dec 2017, rear facing from 5-30lbs and forward facing over 30lbs, $100 obo. 456-2753

WANTED: BOWFLEX or Soloflex home gym. Must be in good condition. Virginia @633-3388 SNOWBOARD & bindings, Firefly brand, 156 cm, used 5 times, exc cond, $75 obo.

456-2218 SNOWBOARD BOOTS, Firefly brand, menʼs sz 11.5, used 5 times, exc cond. $50 obo.

456-2218 134" BURTON snowboard with liquid bindings and boots size 7, used twice. $150 obo.

633-3565 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVERS: Ortovox F1. Excellent condition. $150 each or 2 for $250. 667-8031 SOLOFLEX EXERCISE (muscle) machine with leg extension, butterfly attachment and extra weight straps. See www.soloflex.com for info and pics. $400. 399-4478

Fresh free run farm eggs for sale. $6.00 / dozen Phone 633-4249

HERITAGE BREEDING sows available, Berkshire/Tamworth mix, 335-4431

Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 BABY CAR seat, newborn-12 mo, $40, auto baby swing, $50, 2-pc infant snowsuit, new, 1-pc infant snowsuit, new, all in good cond, 334-7061 for details

FISHING GEAR, new, never used, 5 reels-Scientific Angler, Penn, Daiwa. 8 rods-Tica Spey (15 ft.), Abu Garcia, Okuma, Penn, Alps, Colman, Berkley, Rapala, #1600 Pelican case, package $$. 668-4732

Livestock QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for full delivery Payment plan available Samples on request 668-7218 335-5192 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218 HAY FOR SALE Good variety of excellent quality hay 1st cut alfalfa/timothy mix (65/35%) 60-65 lb, $14.50 2nd cut alfalfa/timothy mix (90/10%) $15 Brome/timothy/orchard grass mix $14.50 Plus we have our own brome hay, $12 for 50-55 lb Oat straw bales $7 Nielsen Farms - Maureen at 333-0615 or email: yukonfarm@gmail.com

Furniture CREAM-COLOR OVERSTUFFED couch, good cond, $200, 633-4707 MICROWAVE STAND with hutch 2 doors + shelf on casters, dark wood grain, lots of storage space exc cond, $35 obo. 456-7880 3-PIECE ALL reclining microsuede loveseat, couch and chair, $800 obo. 334-8553 FOREST GREEN leather sofa, love seat and chair, sofa has some damage, love seat and chair have low mileage, $200. 456-4926 BEDFRAME, FITS twin or double, $30.

633-6004

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WEIDER WEIGHT machine, complete exercise for the entire body, also Trimline treadmill, monitors distance & time, walk, run, climb, $100 ea or $150/both. 668-5786 ELAN PINBALL Pro Junior twintip skis 145cm comes with Tyrolia SL75 bindings good condition. 821-3823

PUBLIC TENDER 1 FURNACE AND 2 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENTS YUKON HOUSING UNITS DESTRUCTION BAY, YUKON

Project Description: Installation of Owner supplied 1 Dettson AMP098SD furnace.l Installation of 2 fuel tanks Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 23, 2014. 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 867-667-3764.

SUPPLY OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

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DOUBLE-SIZE MATTRESS, cast iron headboard & footboard with rails, black, $150.

633-4707 MICROWAVE CART with hutch, 2 doors on casters, dark wood grain finish, exc shape, $35.00 obo. 456-7880

Personals 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

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

ARE YOU MÉTIS? Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?

There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845 DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

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PUbLIC TENDER SUPPLY HP COMPUTER PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TO GOVERNMENT OF YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

RENTAL VEHICLES FOR YUKON GOVERNMENT Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 23, 2014. 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.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

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

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PUbLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENdER SUPPLY OF MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY METERS FOR GOVERNMENT OF YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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

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PUBLIC TENDER 1 FURNACE AND 1 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT YUKON HOUSING UNITS BEAVER CREEK, YUKON Project Description: Installation of 1 Dettson AMP098SD furnace and 1 fuel oil tank supplied by YHC. Removal of 2 indoor single wall steel fuel oil tanks Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2014. 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 867-667-3764.

PUBLIC TENDER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES YUKON HOUSING UNIT #851300 - 106 NISUTLIN, WATSON LAKE, YUKON Project Description: Supply and installation of repairs and upgrades to Unit #851300 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 30, 2014. 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 Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114.

Site Visit: January 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

HEATING SYSTEM UPGRADE YUKON HOUSING UNITS OLD CROW, YUKON

Project Description: Heating system upgrades in Yukon Housing Units Old Crow, Yukon

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 16, 2014. 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 Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114.

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

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

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

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

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

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

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

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