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of citizenship. It was closed eight years ago and that has resulted in a backlog of between 80 and 100 aymond Sydney has some people, many of them children, ambitious plans for the who aren’t able to take advanKwanlin Dun First Natage of the KDFN citizenship tion. benefits, Sydney said. Currently a councillor with He also wants to set up parthe First Nation’s government, don workshops, to help people Sydney has spent long stretches with old criminal records get working as the acting chief, their slates wiped clean so they and helped the community go can move on with their lives. through the last eight years of “Say you’ve got a teenager work building a government es- who gets in trouble and has a sentially from the ground up. record. Now he’s 50, and he’s “The scope of it was quite totally turned his life around. He overwhelming,” Sydney said. should be able to get that record “Getting everything in place removed,” Sydney said. took a long time.” But navigating the federal And, if the Wolf Clan member pardon system is challenging for is elected chief in March, that even the most well-supported hard work isn’t likely to stop any people, and Sydney worries that time soon. many Kwanlin Dun citizens who Sydney is one of four canmight deserve pardons aren’t didates vying to be chief of the able to get them without help. Kwanlin Dun First Nation. He’ll But that doesn’t mean he face off against Doris Bill, Wayne wants to give everyone a free Jim and Jessica Edzerza. The pass. Community safety is a current chief, Rick O’Brien, isn’t serious concern in Kwanlin Dun, running for re-election. and to help deal with it Sydney “We are a young self-govern- wants to create a full-time comment,” said Sydney, “but we’ve munity advocate position. come a long way.” “No matter how good our “We have 15 different boards policies are, many of our families and committees with terms have a wide spectrum of people of reference in place. We’ve and challenges, and someone doubled the number of council will always fall through the meetings; we have a new cemcracks. A community advocate’s etery and implemented a First job would be to catch those Nation hires policy. The Jackson people,” and make sure they get Lake healing camp contributhe help they need, Sydney said. tion agreement has been signed, But, in order for this all to which brings $500,000 a year for work, “we need to develop a the next three years,” he said. strong economic revenue base But going forward, there is to support our social programstill a lot of work to be done, ming, especially around housSydney said. ing,” he said. “We need to work on keeping According to Sydney, Kwanlin our membership included and Dun is the largest single landinvolved, and on building our owner in Whitehorse, and the external relationships,” he said. largest contributor to the city’s One of the very first changes property taxes. But as it stands, Sydney would make as chief is to the community has a lot of difre-open the government’s office ficulty making money by leasing News Reporter

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its land because it can’t register it with the government without giving up traditional rights and title. And banks won’t back mortgages or loans for land that isn’t registered. It’s a catch-22, and a solution has been in the works for years, but negotiations have stalled, Sydney said. Sydney said he’d push to finish that work so the community can use the money from land leases to help support its social infrastructure, much of which is crumbling. The last major plank in his platform is to create a development corporation for the government, which would operate at arms length from the chief and council, and help drive economic activity in the community. The First Nation currently has its own construction company, Canyon City Construction, which would be brought under the control of the development corp. once it’s set up, Sydney said. Sydney grew up in Whitehorse and was raised in the old Kwanlin Dun village, before it was moved from the Marwell industrial area. He spent 15 years policing with the RCMP and one year as a pre-release transition worker at Whitehorse Correctional. Before being elected to council three years ago, Sydney served two years as a justice support worker for Kwanlin Dun. His time in the community’s front line positions, and his background in justice, gives him a unique insight into the challenges facing his community, he said. The election is slated for March 19, with an advance poll to be held on March 3. Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Peel miner seeks access or compensation Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

he Yukon government’s new plan for the Peel watershed is not friendly enough to development, says the president of a company with claims in the area. Tarsis Resources Ltd.’s Goz Creek zinc deposit now finds itself in the middle of a protected area. Marc Blythe said the government should reduce protections around the company’s claims or pay for the expropriation of the resource. “Even though the government has grandfathered our claims, I think it would be quite difficult for us to get community licence to move that project forward,” said Blythe. “I think Canadians generally, when they see something designated as protected area, they don’t expect that there’s potentially a donut going to be carved in that by a mine.” Being surrounded by protected areas would make it a lot harder to develop the project, he said. “We’d like to see them either put a buffer zone around our project, so that there’s a clear demarcation between us and any protected area, and that would also allow us the potential to expand for infrastructure and to make sure that we can capture all the mineralization that’s there. “Or, alternatively, we’d like them to expropriate it and compensate us for that. And we think that either option is reasonable.” But the future of the government’s plan for the Peel is uncertain for an unrelated reason. First Nations with territory in the area have sued the Yukon government, sayings its plan does not live up to their

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Tarsis Resources has claims on a property at Goz Creek in the Peel watershed, a newly protected area.

agreements. They would like to see the plan recommended by the Peel planning commission implemented instead. Under that plan, Tarsis’s Goz Creek claims would be surrounded by an even higher level of protection, as no roads would be permitted to access the mine site. Blyther attended the Vancouver news conference where the chiefs of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun announced the lawsuit, he said. “I do think that where a government makes an agreement with a First Nation they

should definitely abide by the terms and conditions of that agreement. Ultimately the court will decide if they have or haven’t.” The Goz Creek claims date back to 1973, said Blythe. They are located in the southeast corner of the watershed. “This wasn’t something that was just dreamed up to try and get compensation or anything like that. This is a long-standing project that’s been around, and is well known and documented.” Beneath the claims there is a defined, high-grade zinc resource, he said. It’s currently fairly small but the company believes it could be much

bigger. “Obviously it’s a remote project as well. We recognize that. That’s part of the reason it hasn’t been developed or mined completely by now.” A sustained upswing in zinc prices could make a mine economically viable on Goz Creek, said Blythe. “One of the things that really disappoints me about where the whole discussion on the Peel has gone is that there’s been this whole sense put forward by environmental interests that mining can’t co-exist peacefully with other activities in the Peel. I think that’s just wrong. I think that mining can definitely co-exist

in there with other interests. We’re talking about an area the size of Ireland. It’s huge.” It’s a myth that the Peel is untouched wilderness, he said. In fact, there have been extensive exploration campaigns in the area. He’s seen one figure of $150 million spent on exploration in total, he said. “For an area to have $150 million spent on mineral exploration on it and still be called pristine, I think that’s probably a testament to the quality of the work that’s been done by companies in that area.” Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

Yukon and B.C. partner on oil and gas Jacqueline Ronson

both parties to share information freely and co-operate on projects of mutual interest. ukon and B.C. have signed It also describes a process for an agreement to co-operate Energy, Mines and Resources on the regulation of oil and gas to hire employees from B.C.’s industries. Oil and Gas Commission to “It recognizes that we provide services or expertise to both have resources and skill them. sets and we share a common The agreement will allow the boundary where collaboration regulators to “share our colacross the boundary might be lective wisdom and how they in our collective interests,” said handled some experience from Ron Sumanik, director of oil the past and what did they do and gas resources with Energy, right and what did they do Mines and Resources. wrong,” said Sumanik. “It’s also a recognition that “And the conversation is a there’s better strength in team- two-way conversation. They’ve work rather than working in admitted they can learn from our respective silos.” us and collaborate. When we The five-page agreement asks broached this subject a year News Reporter

ago, it was a no-brainer.” The Yukon Legislative Assembly is currently facilitating a public conversation about the risks and benefits of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the territory. The controversial method of extracting natural gas from shale rock has been banned in some jurisdictions around the world. B.C. is very familiar with the technique, having experienced a significant shale gas boom over the past several years. More than 85 per cent of wells drilled in B.C. today are targeting unconventional resources, according to a spokesperson for the oil and gas

commission. NDP Opposition Leader Liz Hanson spoke out on Twitter and Facebook yesterday against the agreement between the regulators, suggesting that Energy, Mines and Resources is pre-empting the public conversation about fracking by partnering with B.C. “What does the Yukon Party not understand about due process?” asked Hanson. The legislative committee tasked with assessing the risks and benefits of fracking has not yet completed its work, she said. “Does the Yukon Party government have to be so blatantly transparent about its real inten-

tions?” Sumanik said that the B.C. commission’s expertise in shale gas development is indeed valuable to the Yukon at this time. “There’s no question it’s a topic that’s on the forefront of the Yukon dialogue, and so we’ve had conversations with them. “We think the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission is a responsible and world-class regulator and we can benefit from cooperating with them, and we think we have opportunities to offer in sharing and partnering with them going forward.” Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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omeowners in a Whitehorse condominium complex have won the latest court battle against the developer. A Yukon Supreme Court Justice has ordered the developer to pay nearly $400,000 in unpaid condo fees. The board for the Falcon Ridge Mike Thomas/Yukon News complex took the The developer of the Falcon Ridge complex has been ordered to pay developer, a num- nearly $400,000 in condo fees by the Yukon Supreme Court. bered company owned by Brian Ridge first came to the by the condo developer,” he Little, to court late last year. said. public’s attention when the They argued Little’s comBetween 2005 and 2012, condo corporation took pany owed them the money the developer built 86 the developer to court over that is used to cover comhomes, most of which were a controversial apartment mon expenses between all sold off. building on the property. the homes. It still owns 10 units in Last year, Veale halted Brian Little, on behalf of the complex. construction on the project the developer, insists there The condo board was – which still sits half finwas an “understanding” originally asking for more ished. with the condo corp. that it than $2 million – a combiVeale called the case “a would not pay any condonation of fees, interest and cautionary tale for condo minium fees until units were other penalties it claimed it developers, condo corporasold or leased. was owed. tions and condo owners.” But in a decision released In his decision Veale reHe ruled the developer this week, Justice Ron Veale calculated that number and did not get the appropriate disagreed. consent from homeown“There is no evidence that awarded the condo board $394,212.79. ers before starting the new supports the contention that The developer also argued construction project. the condo corp. made an that asking for retroactive More than $1 million has explicit agreement or had an payment of fees was unfair. been sunk into the building, understanding that condoAgain, Veale disagreed. according to court records. minium fees would not be “In this case, the obligaMore recently, the court’s charged to the units owned tion to pay its share of the attention turned to what to common expenses always ur do with the land in question. Friday, Feb 7 to existed but was conveniently In January, Veale said the Thursday, Feb 12 disregarded by the condo developer should construct developer,” he said. Whitehorse Yukon Cinema Whi8thorse four-plex units or a com304 Wood Street Ph: 668-6644 Veale ordered the money bination of four-plex and be paid with an interest at single family units on the the rate of 18 per cent per land. year compounded monthly. He gave a 90-day deadline He also ordered the (G) Nightly at 7:00 & 9:20 PM to come up with an apdeveloper to pay the condo Sat & Sun Matinees in 3D at 1:00 PM & proved plan. corporation’s legal costs. Contact Ashley Joannou at in 2D at 3:20 PM ashleyj@yukon-news.com Development in Falcon

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Yukon mulls First Nation lawsuits In the wake of three legal challenges, the Yukon government says it always strives to meet legal obligations with First Nations. “I can say that as a matter of course the Yukon government consults with First Nation governments on a wide range of subjects, and regularly, in order to fulfill our legal obligations,” said Lesley McCullough, assistant deputy minister with Justice. The Taku River Tlingit filed a lawsuit this week because it says it was not properly consulted on the government’s plans to build a new campground on Atlin Lake.

Less than three weeks ago the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun and the Tr’ondek Hwech’in sued the government over its new plan for the Peel watershed. The Gwich’in Tribal Council has also promised legal action over the Peel decision. All claim that the government is failing to meet its agreements with First Nations. The government’s legal obligations come not only from agreements but also from legislation and common law, said McCullough. But there can be some disagreement about how much consultation is enough. “From time to time we anticipate that there will be

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EDITORIAL A hat trick of sorts

he Yukon government has won a gold medal in an event that you may not even know existed: provoking lawsuits. In an impressive feat, the territory has racked up three of them in three weeks. In legal circles, we believe you call that a hat trick. All these cases involve aggrieved First Nations. Two were triggered by the territory’s botched handling of plans for the Peel watershed, while the third was prompted by the government’s intentions to build a new campground near Atlin Lake. A common thread ties these cases together. It’s that the Yukon government treats the constitutionally-entrenched rights of First Nations to be consulted on matters that affect them as a mere formality, to be checked off after a decision has already been made, rather than engaging these parties in a meaningful way, as if their input actually means something. In the case of the Peel, the territory ignored seven years of planning talks to produce its own plan for the watershed, which does pretty much the opposite of earlier recommendations by opening up most of the region to mining. As for Atlin’s First Nation, it first learned about the Yukon’s plans to build a campground on its traditional territory by reading news reports on the subject, and contends it hasn’t had nearly enough say on the matter. Such complaints are not new. The Yukon Party has a knack for provoking them – and for losing the court cases that result. This appears to be ingrained behaviour on the part of our leaders, difficult to shake no matter how many times their legal council has a chat with Justice Leigh Gower about the nature of First Nation rights. Consider another recent lawsuit – after a while, it becomes difficult to keep track – launched by the Ross River First Nation over its objections to mining laws that al-

low prospectors to use machinery and explosives on traditional territory without first seeking permission. A court decision forced the territory to change these rules on Ross River’s land, but the Yukon has refused to modify the rules on the traditional territory of the White River First Nation, which is in essentially identical circumstances, as a First Nation without a settled land claim. We suppose another lost lawsuit will be needed to sort that one out. The court fight with the territory’s francophones, which also resurfaced this week, also fits into this pattern. It’s a victory of sorts for the Yukon government to see the appeals court toss out an earlier order to build a pricey new school for the territory’s French-speaking children, and it’s heartening to hear both parties are now trying to reach an amenable solution, rather than going through another trial. But wouldn’t it have been much better to avoid the court case in the first place? The public has already footed more than $2 million in legal bills for this one case alone. The government hasn’t been so forthcoming about the costs of its other court battles, but suffice to say plenty has been wasted fighting cases that could have been avoided, had our government possessed a bit more diplomatic finesse. Instead, it’s almost as if the Yukon government goes out of its way to invite these fights, by communicating as little as possible, as late as possible, with affected parties. As the pile of lawsuits grow, the Yukon Party runs the risk of eroding the belief, broadly shared since the settlement of land-claim agreements, that the Yukon is a legally stable place to do business. That in turn undermines the Yukon Party’s main schtick – that is, that they’re the guys who protect the territory’s economic prosperity. It may all come back to bite them during the next election. (JT) Publisher

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LETTERS Abolish the Quest The Yukon Quest is built on the exploitation and killing of dogs and is inhumane! Is this an “event” to be proud of? Of course not. Being a mediated world, the media continues to show preference to stories demonstrating human supremacy over animals by the exploitation and killing of non-humans. At least the papers permit ongoing opinions/concerns with respect to non-humans and how they are treated/ exploited. Knowing what we know, how can anyone ethically support the Quest? Why do the Quest’s promoters turn a blind eye to these problems? We cannot hide behind ignorance. Are the Quest’s promoters in denial about the inherent cruelty in the dog mushing industry? Or

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do they simply not care? Will tourism in the Yukon suffer without the labour of the dogs? I can’t seem to get anyone from the Tourism Department nor the Quest office to answer this simple question. This race is all about people, not dogs. The dogs are chattel slaves: they are resources, property to be used for human entertainment, and can be killed and or discarded when they are no longer useful. When will we see an end to the spending of public money on this race? Stop the propaganda mush! CBC North appears to have

many resources at the ready to follow the Quest-humanrace from start to finish. And yet: Why doesn’t the CBC follow the complete process required to build the perfect “dog team” (slavery, as I call it)? Why don’t you, CBC, ask some tough questions for a change, instead of paying mindless tributes to the Yukon Quest every year? It’s past time: The Yukon Quest needs to be abolished – shut down for good! For the dogs! Mike Grieco Whitehorse

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Frack the Peel and pass the tofu philosophy. As a vegan, I can’t just eschew the use of animal products for myself, I must embrace the by AL POPE belief that the world will be a better place without animals, other than vegan pets. Farm animals will naturally be the first to go. When no one is eating animal products we will quickly turn the age-old question on its head, asking which became extinct first, the chicken or the egg? What place will there be for pigs in a n the advice of a helpful world without pork? For cattle in a reader – I would say a fan milkless, beefless society? For sheep but modesty forbids – I’ve when no one wants wool? been considering a vegan lifestyle. You might think that wool Since a large part of my diet consists would be an exception to the proof meat, eggs, and dairy from my scription on animal products, since own farm, becoming vegan will re- it can be taken from a live animal quire a great deal of consideration. without inflicting injury, other than To begin my vegan education I to the dignity of the sheep. But turned to the Vegetarian Resource vegans do not cull, and shepherds Group, where I learned that, “Vegmust. Every time you breed a ewe, ans, in addition to being vegetarian, there’s a 50-50 chance you will get a do not use other animal products male lamb. Allow them all to grow and by-products such as eggs, dairy to maturity and your flock will be products, honey, leather, fur, silk, about as manageable as a convenwool, cosmetics, and soaps derived tion of soccer hooligans. from animal products.” And anyway, the very existence So as a vegan I will need to find of livestock is unethical, and their new clothing options, as well as a extinction will be a great leap fornew diet. Gone my leather boots, ward for vegans. Next to go will be my wool sweaters, my down parka, the wildlife, their habitat destroyed my felt boot liners and silk underin the endless search for petroleum wear. to make nylon, polyester, and polyOK, I don’t actually have any silk propylene clothing to replace wool, underwear, but I can strike it off the feathers, silk, felt and fur. Petroleum list of future possibilities. will be in great demand in a vegan I understand that veganism is world, not only for clothing, but not simply a lifestyle choice, it’s a for the manufacture of fertilizers to

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Let’s focus on the Games, not the grievances I wonder if all those who think it’s appropriate to use the Sochi Olympics as a platform to protest Russia’s laws regarding homosexuality feel the same about terrorists (or should I say “freedom fighters”) who also want to use the Olympic games to further their political objectives. The Tsarnaev Brothers planted a bomb at the Boston Marathon as a way to get world attention and action against USA foreign policy in the middle east. Terrorists killed several people at the Munich Olympics in 1972. A domestic terrorist detonated a bomb at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. At the international political level, states have been doing tit for tat boycotts for years over one issue or another. If one group can use sporting events to gain attention for a cause, then why not any other group, for any other cause and by any other means? OK, we can all agree that terrorist acts at sporting events of any kind are way beyond any reasonable measure of legitimate protest, but really, lets consider the broad picture. Right now, we have Russia in our sights, but are there any countries, including ours, that are so pure and righteous that no one would ever find fault with them and a reason to use the Olympics as a foil for a protest no matter which country is the host?

replace all that lost manure. Not all ethical clothing will have to come from oil. Many vegans will turn to cotton. But cotton is grown using vast quantities of chemical fertilizer and pesticides – so back to the oilfields again – and even more water. According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, it takes “about 2,720 litres of water to produce one cotton T-shirt, equivalent to what an average person might drink over three years.” Also according to EJF, “In 2008, 2,890 billion litres of water was used in Pakistan to grow the cotton needed just to make products sold by the homestore Ikea – equivalent to the volume of drinking water consumed in Sweden over 176 years.” Over the past 50 years cotton production has turned the vast teeming Aral Sea into the vast lifeless Aral Desert. But then of course, in a vegan world, who needs fish? Does seem a shame about the water though. As a vegan, I’ll have to forego the use of working animals. As the Vegan Society puts it, “Vegans oppose all forms of exploitation of animals.” No more plough horses, carrier pigeons, or guard dogs (though vicious dogs will be protected by law, so long as they only bite in an amateur capacity). On the plus side, there will be no exploitation of honey bees, which will create millions of jobs handpollinating all that vegetation. As I consider a vegan lifestyle,

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it is this prohibition on beasts of burden that gives me the greatest pause. You see, my vegetable garden is quite dependant on the exploitation of earthworms. These are not naturally-occurring earthworms, and can in no way be considered pets, or as vegans would say, companion worms. I introduced them to my garden to work for me. In the fall I bring as many as I can recover indoors for the winter so that I may turn them out and exploit them again next year. When I stop eating dairy, meat, and eggs I’ll be needing a lot more veggies, and as a conscientious vegan I’ll have to try to grow them without manure, and without exploiting earthworms. Just as I was starting to close in on selfsufficiency, it appears I’ll be back to depending on diesel trucks to supply my food. As a vegan, I’m really going to have to learn to love the tar sands. But of course it will all be worth it if we can save the animals from being unethically exploited, or born, so having given it full consideration, count me in. Out with the down parka, in with the fleece jacket. Frack the Peel and pass the tofu burgers. Nobody said ethics come cheap.

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On another note, I would like to thank Rick Tone for his advice in last Friday’s paper on how to write an award-winning column. If I understand him correctly, this is

to be achieved by creating a kind of column of the absurd, in which a multi-billion dollar tax giveaway is the opposite of money spent. To be more worthy of awards, I am to enter a make-believe world in which the Conservatives’ tax cuts to corporations saved the Canadian economy, even though last year Jim Flaherty himself complained that the money was all still sitting in corporate bank accounts achieving nothing. Perhaps in this new world the opposite of spending is squandering. When I pass through that looking glass, Canada’s deficit will be entirely the fault of stimulus spending, and the fact that Flaherty squandered an amount very similar to the deficit in donations to his corporate cronies’ bank accounts will have no bearing on the matter. In that enchanted world, when Employment and Social Development Canada says, “in 2012, the percentage of adult Canadians who were holding a job was 61.8 per cent,” the numbers can only be squared by counting babies, retirees, and moose. Again, a big thanks to Mr. Tone for the advice, and also for proving my point, that Flaherty’s real talent is the ability to con people into believing he knows what he’s doing. Al Pope won the Canadian Community Newspaper Award for best columnist in 2013. He also won the Ma Murray Award for Best Columnist in B.C./Yukon in 2010 and 2002.

Ottawa is abuzz with the idea of fair elections. Canadians certainly are! Fair Vote Canada’s frequently asked questions give us some imelected by less than 30 per cent of If Canada again hosts the Olym- ought not to use sporting events portant insights: the votes cast. whether local, national or interpics, is it possible that the minions “What’s wrong with the candinational, and especially not the We were shocked to see that the who dislike our carbon emissions date with the most votes winning? Olympics, as opportunities and Conservatives’ Fair Elections Act record will protest, bomb, boycott, With just one winner in each riding, leverage to promote and achieve our had no mention of giving inclusive fly flags at half mast and do everyhalf of Canadian voters don’t actualmeaning to almost all votes for fair thing they can to disrupt the games political and social views. ly elect anyone, and our parliaments We all live in glass houses, so let’s electoral representation. Were you on our soil to make their point to us and legislatures don’t actually look involved with the development of and to the world? Or is it only OK to just leave our politics, grievances, anything like us. We believe that ‘[i]n preferences, and protests in whatever the proposed act? make a fuss when the Russians are a democratic government, the right form and regarding whatever subject We appreciate the concern exthe hosts? of decision belongs to the majority, alone, and let the sports events be pressed by Minister Pierre Poilievre Perhaps the point can be better but the right of representation besports events without judgement. for putting the “focus back on honmade by postulating similar camlongs to all.’ (Ernest Naville, 1865)” There is plenty of time and opest people taking part in democracy,” paigns against our sporting events How bad can it be? In 2011, the portunity to promote grievances but without changing the current right here at home. For example, votes of seven million Canadian without linking them to sports. electoral system it is impossible. since we Yukoners know the Amervoters elected no one. ConservaEnjoy the Olympics. One of the desired outcomes of icans are scooping out unsustainable tives in Quebec, New Democrats in our meeting was your commitment Saskatchewan, Liberals in Alberta, catches of salmon (and in the case Rick Tone to put forward a motion to Parliaof bycatches, wasting our beautiful and (almost) all Greens (not just Whitehorse ment to establish a committee fochinooks by dumping them overthe five per cent of them in one cused on having an electoral system riding) all deserve to be represented board), why don’t we boycott the Every vote should count that would result in truly representa- by someone they voted for. Each of Yukon Quest, especially given that tive democracy, and to try your best Canada’s regions is actually much the start of this year’s Quest was in Open letter to Yukon MP Ryan to bring this forward before the next more diverse than our voting system Fairbanks? Leef: election. What happened to your What about the Arctic Winter suggests. To begin, thank you for submitcommitment? Games – would that not be a great It’s an election. Doesn’t someone ting Yukon’s Fair Vote Canada petiWe have many concerns with the have to lose? Candidates and parties sporting event for us to trash to proposed Fair Elections Act and now can lose, but voters never should. In force our territorial governments to tion signatures to Parliament. After our positive meeting with it appears that your government is ban all ATVs, snowmobiles, bikes their 2011 election, 97 per cent of you in your Whitehorse office on rushing it through Parliament. This New Zealand voters cast a vote that and perhaps all but a certain low Jan. 22, we understood that you is not the kind of democracy that impact on the environment type of elected someone to represent them. agreed with our expressed need for our children want to experience. footwear? Can we not find a sportIn Canada, less than 51 per cent of Canada to change its present First Did you discuss electoral reform us did. ing event, like say last year’s interwith Peter Braid, Stephen Woodnational fastball tournament, where Past the Post (FPTP) electoral sysWe came to you with our contem to a system that would result in worth, Scott Reid and any other we could really leverage our protest cerns in good faith. We hope that we fair electoral representation. interested members? As you may against development of the Peel? can continue to work together for a In 2011, under the FPTP system, know, 170 Conservative MPs have My point is not that all of these democracy that includes us all. half of the votes (from all parties) now had similar meetings with issues are not important and we elected nobody. The MPs who make constituents about electoral reform, Dave Brekke, Whitehorse should not make our views known, up the majority government were like we did on Jan. 22. We are sure Sally Wright, Kluane Lake but rather that, in my opinion, we

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International law is on Israel’s side Al Pope is opposed to Israeli settlement building which he deems contrary to international law. Yet, he illustrates a disregard for international law by championing the Palestinian violation of the Oslo Accords, which is a binding instrument of international law. The Canadian government opposed the Palestinian unilateral declaration of statehood because it was a direct violation of the terms of the accords to which the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships obligated themselves. Yet, Mr. Pope berates the Canadian government for not endorsing this violation. In point of fact, the Oslo Accords contain no prohibition whatsoever on building Jewish homes in settlements. According to the terms of the accords, the issue of settlements is to be determined in a final status phase of negotiations which, as everyone knows, has yet to take place. Even so, the Israeli government has refrained from building new settlements as a good will gesture, instead building strictly in existing settlements in settlement blocs to accommodate natural growth and which, in any peace agreement, Israel is expected to retain. The same cannot be said for the Fatah Palestinian leadership which does violate its commensurate obligations through its unilateral declaration of statehood and its continued incitement and glorification of terror which is a serious roadblock to peace. The Hamas leadership in Gaza, furthermore, calls for the genocide of Jewish people worldwide and violates the rights of its minorities with impunity, which explains why Christians are fleeing Gaza and the West Bank. Mr. Pope’s claim that the West Bank is “Palestinian territory” is inaccurate. There exists no legal instrument which places the territories under Palestinian sovereignty. The legal status of the territories is “disputed.” This is because both Israel and the Palestinian leadership claim the same territory. Israel’s claim to the territories is compelling. Historical and indigenous, its rights are also legal by virtue of the Balfour Declaration, the 1923 San Remo

Declaration, the League of Nations Mandate instrument and article 80 of the United Nations Charter. The Canadian government’s position is not suffering from a lack of clarity. However, one can suggest that a deficient knowledge of the historical record and international law has led Mr. Pope to make incorrect assumptions. Our Canadian government rightly sides with democracies, not dictatorships. Michelle Whiteman HONESTReporting Canada

battles). But maybe you feel you cannot do that because of pressure from the industry or other reasons. Then another option to regain respect and trust of Yukoners would be to call an election now, because finally the people know about your party’s stand on the Peel, on oil and gas development and on frackin – issues you did not have on your agenda before you got elected. By doing nothing you are not only wasting taxpayers’ money on court battles (fought against the very same taxpayer) but also polarizing our Yukon community – not to mention losing the trust and respect of most Yukoners . Mr. Pasloski, a couple of weeks ago you travelled to South Africa to honour the late Nelson Mandela’s courage and dignity. I want to ask you now to do the right thing and show courage and dignity yourself.

ment in helping the club maintain first-class trails for the enjoyment of all skiers. We are taking this opportunity to publicly thank Air North for their generosity. Cross Country Yukon and the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club urge skiers and their families and friends to show their appreciation by choosing to fly Air North, Yukon’s Airline! Kathleen Wood President, Cross Country Yukon Anne Kennedy President, Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club

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I am angry, and the more I think about it the more angry I become. Protect the Peel Just what is wrong with the or call an election people we elected as “leaders”? My focus is on both Prime Minister Open letter to Premier Darrell Stephen Harper and our very own Pasloski: premier, Darrell Pasloski. On Jan. 31, Yukoners could I feel they are two peas in the read your response to the comsame pod, and I feel that Harper munity-wide opposition to your has influenced Pasloski in his governments modified Peel plan decisions about the Peel land use . You said: “So what we have here plan. I think the economy and is both ends of the spectrum not Elke Huber “business” is the only thing that Tagish happy. And I think that speaks matters to them. I don’t believe he a lot to what we were trying to understands the true definition of Air North supports achieve.” democracy. I actually wonder if cross country skiing Yes, Mr. Pasloski, you are right. he could find it in the dictionary. That speaks a lot about how you I believe that the people of the On behalf of the Whitehorse define your government. ObYukon and elsewhere in Canada viously you define a compromise Cross Country Ski Club and have spoken, and due process has Cross Country Yukon (CCY), we not been followed. But no, apparas a solution which makes both would like to congratulate Air ends of the spectrum unhappy ently our “leaders” know best for North, Yukon’s Airline for its sup- the rest of us. – as you mentioned, “that is evidence that the government has port of cross country skiing in the Pasloski rejected the Peel planfound the balance it was looking Yukon. ning commission’s final report. Air North and Cross Country for.” This report came at great cost in Yukon have recently entered into money and time, and by rejecting But if you take a moment of a three-year sponsorship arrange- it, the constitutional rights of thorough consideration, you should know that a compromise ment, along with the Whitehorse Yukon citizens has been violated, Cross Country Ski Club, that is exactly the opposite thing: a particularly First Nations citizens. provides significant relief in the solution which makes both opI believe that our “leader” has expense of running our two orponents – in our case, mining gone deaf to the wishes of the maand conservation groups – happy ganizations. jority of the Yukon people. These Through this sponsorship, Air are the people he works for, but I or at least content. The final recNorth will provide diesel fuel ommended plan for protection think he has forgotten that minor each month during the ski season detail. I also believe he has forgotof the Peel watershed, a product which will make a significant dif- ten that the power of the people of seven years of intense work from different groups of interest, ference in the costs of operating is stronger than the “people in is precisely that. trail grooming equipment. Air power.” Now I know you are an intelNorth will also subsidize the cost The term “honourable” has no ligent human being and a person of tickets and baggage fees for meaning unless it is earned, and who wants to be respected for Yukon skiers travelling to comin this circumstance, the Yukon what you do and think, like all petitions and events outside the government politicians have not of us. And there is a way to earn territory. earned the right to use honourrespect you’ve lost from your This is the type of support that able in front of their names. The constituents. helps CCY develop Yukon athletes decisions made by Pasloski about The easiest way out would such as Emily Nishikawa, who are the Peel land use plan are, in my be to accept the final recombelief, a fireable offense. now competing at Olympic and mended plan (and as a nice side World Cup levels. For the Whiteeffect, it would also save a lot of Richard Oziewicz horse Cross Country Ski Club, it money, otherwise spent for court is also a major community investTeslin

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Time to overhaul our property tax system Graham Lang

magine if the City of Whitehorse passed a bylaw stating that all Granger residents had to pay 25 per cent more for apples than Riverdale residents. Such discrimination based on location would be unfair, and probably wouldn’t last. Yet that’s pretty much how the city’s property tax system works. Those lucky enough to live in Riverdale or Porter Creek pay considerably less property tax than those in similar homes in Granger. What’s more, residents of Golden Horn and Marsh Lake, who benefit from city infrastructure, pay a fraction of the tax of those residents within city limits. It is high time we move to a system in which equal services demand equal taxation. I’m not implying that property tax assessors are failing in their job. They are saddled with an arcane system that values residences based on the “estimated replacement cost” of a home, rather than on market value. This is a difficult calculation to make in the first place, and even harder to keep accurate over the passage of decades.

This system of assessment has led to a wide disparity in property tax bills between owners of similar types of property in similar types of neighbourhoods, and needs to be reviewed wholesale. A quick perusal of the local real estate listings show two houses, one on Garnet in Granger and one on Alsek in Riverdale, listed for sale at $379,000. The home in Granger is assessed for taxation purposes at $207,000 while the home in Riverdale is assessed at $154,000. This means the Granger resident pays $2,270 in property tax while the Riverdale home, though selling for the exact same price and with access to the exact same services, pays only $1,690. The home in Granger, receiving the same services as the home in Riverdale, pays almost $600 more in property taxes in a given year. This is not an isolated case. A comparison of similarly priced listings between Granger and Riverdale/Porter Creek reveals that the Granger homes are typically assessed at higher rates. Taking five random houses in Riverdale and Porter Creek listed for sale between $310,000 and $419,000 (averaging at $360,000), one

sees that the Riverdale/Porter Creek assessments average out to $157,000, with an average property tax bill of $1,720. Compare those numbers to five random houses from Granger for sale between $309,000 and $420,000 (averaging at $360,000) and one finds that the assessments average out to $211,000 with an average property tax bill of $2,315. This means the average Granger resident pays approximately $600 (or 25 per cent) more on average in property tax than his or her neighbours in Riverdale and Porter Creek. The neighbourhoods receive the same level of service from the city, but by virtue of our current system Granger is forced to bear a larger share of the cost. I won’t even get into the tax savings found downtown. It will just depress the good people of Granger and Copper Ridge. Yet consider the real winners of this drama: the residents of Golden Horn and Marsh Lake. These residents just outside of city limits pay half the property tax of their neighbours in Wolf Creek and Mary Lake. A house in Golden Horn which recently sold for $400,000 has

a yearly property tax bill of $1,070. A house of that value in Wolf Creek would pay, depending on assessment, approximately $2,000 to $2,300 in tax. The distance between the houses can be measured in feet, and the services they receive from the city are identical, yet one resident pays double the property tax of the other. This is because the homes in Golden Horn and Marsh Lake fall on the good side of the city limit line and are under the Yukon government’s property tax regime, which levies considerably less tax due to a much lower mill rate. We should adopt a fairer system, one based on services provided, rather than on the assessed value of homes and arbitrary lines. I’d suggest that we replace the current “replacement value” regime with a fixed levy per-lot system, with different types of lots assigned differing fixed yearly rates.. For example, if one has a single-family residential lot connected to city utilities there would be a fixed amount, say $1,700, in property tax levied per year which would catch all homes in Riverdale, Downtown, Porter Creek and

Granger. Those single family residents without city utilities, being Spruce Hill, Mary Lake, Sima and Wolf Creek, would pay another rate, say $1,400, hopefully generally closer to those rates paid in Golden Horn. An agreement between YTG and the city on that issue would be helpful in achieving fairness. This method would not only equalize payments between similar neighbourhoods and similar types of lots. It would also move the city away from the game of wealth distribution, which is what the current system, at its heart, truly is. The city requires that people with bigger houses pay more tax than those with smaller houses to access the same services. It is the equivalent of the federal government taxing your income based on the value your neighbour puts on your truck. Let the Yukon government decide what wealth should be redistributed, as they have access to the income tax filings that allow them to accurately make those calculations. Let the city focus on ensuring those who receive the same services pay the same tax. Graham Lang is a Whitehorse lawyer practising real estate and commercial law.

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Debate over wisdom of income splitting extends beyond Tory caucus I’m not sure that overall, it benefits our society,” he said in a post-budget interview before OTTAWA the Ottawa Chamber of Comhe governing Conservamerce. tives aren’t the only ones That flies in the face of the divided over whether expand- Conservative campaign proming income splitting to famiise in 2011 to allow individuals lies with young children is a to transfer up to $50,000 to wise way to provide tax relief. a spouse for tax purposes, as Think-tank experts have long as they have at least one long duelled over the prodependent child under 18. posal; some say it will benefit The promise was contingent the wealthy and provide little on the budget being balanced, relief to low-income famiwhich is why it came up after lies, while others insist it can Flaherty tabled his latest fiscal be tweaked to make it more blueprint: Tuesday’s budget equitable. projects a $6.4-billion surplus The simmering debate ahead of the 2015 election. boiled over again Wednesday On Wednesday, though, after Flaherty, in his first post- Flaherty said he’d rather spend budget appearance, mused the extra cash on reducing the about whether it’s a good idea $619-billion debt and lowering after all. taxes. “I think income-splitting There is evidence in Tuesneeds a long, hard analytical day’s budget that the Departlook ... to see who it affects ment of Finance has been taking a close look at how the tax and to what degree, because Canadian Press

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cially, with some 86 per cent of Canadian families gaining nothing from the proposal. The C.D. Howe Institute is essentially in step with that percentage, also noting income splitting’s lack of benefit for single parents. The institute estimates 40 per cent of total benefits would go to families with incomes exceeding $125,000, collecting up to $6,400 from Ottawa, with more savings potentially coming from the provincial tax bill. CCPA looked at the potential impact of income splitting in three scenarios: on pensions, for those families with children under 18 and for all families across the board. In a Jan. 27 report, it said the impact in all three cases would be very unequal, while the cost to Canadian governments would be substantial. The upper third of Canada’s richest families would receive $3 of every $4 spent on income splitting, the report said. Seven of 10 senior families get no benefit at all from pension income splitting, while the richest 10 per cent of senior families receive more than the bottom 70 per cent combined, it noted. The Conservative proposal could, however, provide more equal treatment of families if it’s accompanied by other measures, Mintz suggested. The government should consider getting rid of boutique tax credits altogether, instead offering comprehensive tax reform that lowers rates and treats everyone equally, said Gregory Thomas, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “Everybody, every federal minister and MP and everyone in the country with an interest in getting some tax relief to Canadians has an opinion on this,” Thomas said. “The good news is, there’s time for a debate.”

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Climate change, environmental regulation get short shrift in Conservative budget Bruce Cheadle

the 2014-15 spending plan, although she never once mentioned the environment, let OTTAWA alone climate change. inance Minister Jim Fla“Our Gov continues to herty’s latest federal budget support the development of dedicates all of five pages to transportation infrastructure, “conserving Canada’s natural which will help economic heritage” – with measures such development in the North,” as resurfacing the Trans-Cana- was one typical tweet from the da Highway through a national minister. park and building more snowIn an email Wednesday, mobile trails. Aglukkaq said the budget is Critics cite the absence of “building on our record of the words “climate change” in reducing greenhouse gas emisthe 400-plus page document sions by expanding the eligibilas evidence that the governity of tax incentives for clean ment has “just given up on the energy, which will support the economy and reduce greenenvironment.” house gas emissions.” The Conservatives have “Our government is comcertainly moved a long way from their 2007 federal budget, mitted to protecting both the environment and our econowhich dedicated 17 pages to my,” the email continued. various environmental initiaThe Harper government’s tives after invoking a “global enthusiastic promotion of imperative to address climate natural resource extraction, change.” particularly oil and gas, is a Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq took to Twit- point of pride for Conservatives. ter on budget day to promote But despite having spent about $25 million over the We sell trucks! last two years advertising its “responsible resource development” slogan, there was no money in Tuesday’s budget earmarked for enforcing environmental stewardship. A three-member panel on tanker safety delivered a report in November to the government that made 45 recommenwww.drivingforce.ca dations, including increased Canadian Press

resources for the coast guard, Environment Canada and Transport Canada to help improve Canada’s preparedness for oil spills from tankers and barges. The budget says only that the government is “carefully reviewing” the recommendations. The spending document did commit $28 million over two years to help the National Energy Board review pipeline proposals, and it extends a $13-million per year tariff break to offshore oil and gas drilling units. Jim Prentice, the former Conservative environment minister, was in Ottawa on Wednesday delivering a speech to the Economic Club of Canada. In a round table with The Canadian Press before the speech, the CIBC senior vicepresident said Canada needs to start preparing now for negotiations on energy and the environment with a new U.S. president in 2017. “I think it’s important that we be far-sighted and recognize we’re in the energy business – and since we’re in the energy business, we’re in the environment business,” said Prentice. While careful not to criticize his former Conservative colleagues, Prentice said action must extend beyond building

domestic pipelines and consulting with First Nations. “If we do all that and have some well thought-out environment policies relating to carbon emissions, then we’ll be taken seriously at the (negotiating) table,” he said. But carbon emissions are not an explicit part of the government’s 2014-15 policy framework. The budget, however, does include more than $400 million to “protect and preserve Canada’s rich natural heritage.” Most of that money, $391 million, goes to Parks Canada over five years for infrastructure improvement and is heavily back-end loaded. Projects include cash for the Trent-Severn canal in eastern Ontario and money to pave the Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.’s Glacier National Park. There’s also money for a recreational fishery partnership and $10 million for snowmobile trails. “You’re scraping – scraping! – when you have to put snowmobile trails under the environment section to beef up your environmental credentials,” said Megan Leslie, the NDP environmental critic. “It’s clear to me that the Conservatives have just given up on environment altogether.” Liberal environment critic John McKay said the Conser-

vatives have made “a calculation that those who are concerned about the environment will never vote for us anyway, so who really cares?” McKay said the Conservatives have been “magnificently successful” in playing down environment policy. “The irony at this point is that they have so ignored and degraded the environmental file that they’re actually putting business interests at risk, for instance the Keystone (XL) pipeline,” he said. The oil and gas industry can’t get social licence for its projects because the public doesn’t believe its government is minding the store, he added. “When you have a cheerleader instead of a regulator it’s actually contrary to your best interests.” Keith Stewart of Greenpeace Canada said the government obliquely recognizes the cost of climate change and unbridled development by providing hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief for floods and train crashes – but then fails to “connect the dots.” “I’m gobsmacked on how they can blow the entire 2013 reserve on cleaning up after the Alberta floods and Lac-Megantic, and then throw more money at speeding up pipeline approvals” in the 2014 budget, Stewart said.

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Burial fund gets $108M injection as olive branch to angry veterans Murray Brewster

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OTTAWA he Harper government is pouring an additional $108 million into a federal fund that gives impoverished ex-soldiers a dignified burial, and is loosening the criteria so it will apply to younger veterans, such as those who fought in Afghanistan. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s latest budget contained the measure, an olive branch to the veterans community which has become increasingly disenchanted and vocal about their treatment. The measure also removes a political thorn from the government’s side ahead of next year’s federal election, one that saw the country’s largest veterans group conduct a letter-writing campaign. The government was put on the defensive in 2012 when The Canadian Press revealed that the Last Post Fund, meant to assist veterans families with burial costs and a headstone, had rejected two-thirds of the requests put before it since 2006. Last year’s federal budget increased the amount of money available for funeral expenses by $65 million, but did not loosen the eligibility criteria, which have not been revised in decades. The individual entitlement was also raised to $7,376 from $3,600. The funds announced Tuesday are in addition to those in last year’s budget. Throughout much of its existence the fund has been restricted to First and Second World War veterans, and those who fought in Korea. The rules generally excluded modern-day soldiers who served during the Cold War and in Af-

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ghanistan, unless they happened to be in receipt of a veteran disability pension. There’s also a means test that says a qualifying veteran’s estate must be valued at less than $12,010. In order to meet the demand to bury modern-day veterans, the fund began making public appeals for donations. Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino was asked for comment on the budget Tuesday, but a spokesman declined. Federal finance officials, speaking on background Tuesday, said

eligibility has been opened up, but the means test remains the same. The Royal Canadian Legion lobbied to open the Last Post Fund to modern-day veterans and had several face-to-face meetings with Flaherty. Gordon Moore, the Legion’s Dominion Command president, has said it was scandalous the fund had

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Budget forces Canadian military to stow equipment shopping list until 2016 Murray Brewster

each year to buy new gear, but the new budget kicks that planned spending – originally scheduled to take place OTTAWA between 2014 and 2017 – down the he badly needed new equipment on road to “future years,” putting many the Canadian military’s shopping programs in doubt. list may end up becoming a wish list The movement of funds piles on over the next three years after Tuesday’s previous budgets by carving as much federal budget pushed $3.1 billion in as $2.1 billion out of National Defence planned capital spending off into the operations. distant future. As the biggest discretionary pot of The reallocation and delay outlined federal money, the military is accusin Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s fiscal tomed to having a financial target on plan puts in writing a contraction in military spending that has been evident its back. But the pain won’t end once in defence circles for a number of years the government delivers a $6.3 billion surplus at the end of the next budget – and which the Conservatives have year, one defence analyst says. been keen to play down. National Defence will continue to It’s partly a reflection of the governfeel the squeeze as the Conservatives ment’s failure so far to deliver longstrive to keep the books balanced – promised new ships, search planes, without generating new revenues – in helicopters and trucks, but it’s also a significant part of a concerted Conser- order to finance long-promised 2015 vative campaign to outflank the deficit campaign goodies like income splitting, said Dave Perry, a professor at Carleton in the run-up to the 2015 election. Defence sets aside a certain amount University and a researcher with the Canadian Press

Conference of Defence Associations. “If you are making all of these moves to restrain federal spending writ large, cut taxes and spend money on other programs, I don’t see a big windfall coming for the military post-2015,” Perry said. “I just don’t see how it can work given the political parameters they’ve outlined.” Deferring capital spending will erode the buying power of projects that have already been announced, forcing the military to either make do with fewer ships, planes and vehicles, or settle for less sophisticated gear, he added. The replacement of the country’s aging jet fighters, which National Defence was supposed to start spending on next year, will likely be the most high-profile victim of the reallocation. The government put the F-35 program, a political lightning rod, on hold in December 2012 and has yet to

say whether it will hold a full-fledged competition to determine which fighter to buy. Other big-ticket items likely to fall into the shuffle would include the navy’s new supply ships, the long-promised Arctic patrol boats, replacements for Canada’s aging Sea King maritime helicopters and new fixed-wing search planes, among others. Defence Minister Rob Nicholson, who announced a reboot of the military procurement program last week, promised the government would begin posting a renewed list of its defence equipment needs this coming June. In the meantime, though, Perry said the renewed departmental spending freeze – coupled with other restraint measures – will have a significant impact on defence, forcing it to internally reallocate as much $591 million by 2015. That will mean less cash for operations, maintenance and training – and

the numbers are stark. In the 2009-10 budget year, the last before the axe began to fall on spending, National Defence was given $7.6 billion to spend on upkeep, fuel, patrols and exercises. According to Perry’s research, that number has fallen by 18 per cent. The effects are already apparent. On Monday, the Snowbirds flying team announced it was cancelling performances in the U.S. due to budget cuts. A number of the army’s logistics trucks, known as the B-Fleet, have also been mothballed. And defence sources say funding for CF-18 operations and maintenance, the air force’s premier weapons system, has already been curtailed by as much 25 per cent. “The navy has a lot less flexibility because they don’t have the math to play with,” Perry said. “They’ll be tying up ships, even if there is no further pain.”

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Global science group criticizes Alberta wolf bounties, says they don’t work Bob Weber

They pointed out that at least six municipal districts, as well as two branches of the EDMONTON Alberta Fish and Game Aslberta programs that offer sociation, were paying wolf cash for dead wolves are bounties of up to $500 per obsolete and ineffective and wolf – several times the value the provincial government of the animal’s pelt. should take steps to forbid U.S. hunting groups such them, says the world’s largas the Wild Sheep Foundaest network of conservation tion have paid out thousands scientists. of dollars on wolf bounties In a letter to Alberta Prethrough local fish and game mier Alison Redford, the clubs. International Union for the As of last spring, at least 643 Conservation of Nature asks bounties had been paid out in the government to “eliminate Alberta, they said. the archaic and out-dated The information about methods of wolf bounty paybounties spurred the internaments.” tional union, which advises the But defenders of the program say wolf populations are United Nations on conservagrowing in Alberta and some- tion matters, to write letters thing needs to be done to keep to both Redford and Alberta Environment Minister Robin them in check. Campbell. Last spring, environmen“The bounty payments ... talists warned that privatelyare (an) ineffective method funded bounties for killing wolves are shifting control over of predator management and Alberta’s wildlife management would be unacceptable in to special interest groups. many countries around the Canadian Press

said Carbyn. “The wolves get smarter, and they’re going to do their thing. “It makes some inroads into the wolf population, but it won’t solve the problem.” Carbyn said U.S. game managers radio-collar one member of a pack – called the Judas wolf – and use that to locate Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press and eliminate an entire pack if it starts causing problems. A global science group is Gordon Poirier of the speaking out against wolf Alberta Fish and Game Assobounties offered by some ciation said he’s aware of the Alberta municipalities and skepticism over bounty prohunting groups. grams, but said the combined take of hunters and trappers world,” said the Feb. 4 letter. in the province don’t begin Bounties don’t target the specific wolves and wolf packs to control burgeoning wolf numbers. that attack livestock and “The wolf population is reduce big-game populations, said Lu Carbyn, a University of almost out of control,” he said. Alternative measures, such Alberta biologist and member as sterilizing a pack’s alpha of the union’s canid specialist male and female, have been group. blocked in the past by public “If you have just trapoutcry, he said. He maintains ping and shooting, you’re bounty programs are targeted not necessarily killing all the pack – just a portion of them,” and do work.

He acknowledges the problem is made worse by increasing human encroachment into wolf habitat, but adds that doesn’t change anything. “You have to do something,” Poirier said. “They have to be controlled.” In his response, Campbell seems to acknowledge that scientists have a point. “Government staff have met with several of the municipalities offering wolf bounties and provided them with information indicating that these types of programs are not effective in reducing wolf depredation,” he wrote on Jan. 3. Carbyn said Alberta’s current approach goes against internationally agreed-on standards for wildlife management. “If they have a wolf control program, it should not be a broad-scale program,” he said. “It should be problem-specific, limited in duration and carefully monitored.”

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Town of Watson Lake Taxing Authority Notice is hereby given that unless the arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, the collector will at the expiration of the period of sixty days from the date of this advertisement, proceed to register a tax lien in accordance with the provisions as outlined in Section 88 of the Assessment and cordance with the provisions as outlined in Section 89(1) of the Assessment and Taxation Act. (Please note that the total amount of tax arrears does not include the 2010 2014 Property Taxes) Roll#

Title Holder

Location

Legal Description

Certificate of Title

Property Tax Arrears as at Jan. 10, 2014

Administration Charge

Balance Owing

L6800024003060

Stewart, Cecilia Jennifer

822 Ravenhill Drive

Lot 3, Blk 24, Plan 26467

2008Y0209

1,605.31

160.53

1,765.84

& Tashoots, Israel Frank L6800701018020

Thoors, Helga

233 Ptarmigan Road

Lot 1-18, Plan 33726

87Y1234

2,433.03

243.30

2,676.33

L6800601075040

Kuus, Ronald

14 Old Alaska Highway South

Lot 1075, Plan 96-51, Legal 4

96Y804

5,043.48

504.35

5,547.83

L6800002022090

The Kaska Tribal Council

509 Frank Trail

Lot 22, Block 2, Plan 99-227

2004Y0767

8,092.81

809.28

8,902.09

L6800031001030

Persson, Kim Michael

124 Morley Cres.

Lot 1, Block 31, Plan 40427

2008Y1377

930.59

93.06

1,023.65

L6800056008030

MacDonald, Richard Gerard

227 Canyon Blvd.

Lot 8, Block 56, Plan 58843

2011Y0287

852.06

85.21

937.27

L6800601012000

Liard First Nation

Campbell Block

Lot 1012, Plan 68522

2010Y0963

10,740.91

1,074.09

11,815.00

L6800016025060

Cornell, Jeffrey C. & Cornell, Brenda

246 Adela Trail

Lot 6, Block 16, Plan 23074

96Y499

1,005.14

100.51

1,105.65

L6800020006010

Burdes, William & Long, Teresa

708 Hyland Avenue

Lot 6, Block 20, Plan 25447

2008Y0491

1,188.85

118.89

1,307.74

L6800025023090

Slager, Stanley Duane

808 Ravenhill Drive

Lot 10, Block 24, Plan 26467

88Y249

8,740.36

874.04

9,614.40

L6800033006040

Burdes, William

920 Nahanni Drive

Lot 6, Block 33, Plan 52685

2010Y0568

848.89

84.89

933.78

L68000106014090

Knull, Kathleen J. & Grunow, Ralph A.

271 Wye Drive

Lot 14, Block 16, Plan 23074

91Y946

550.10

55.01

605.11

L6800023010090

Tyerman, Barry Wayne

600 Liard Avenue

Lot 10, Block 23, Plan 26466

92Y396

550.10

55.01

605.11

L6800024002070

Kasperavicius, Michele

824 Ravenhill Drive

Lot 2, Block 24, Plan 26467

2005Y0837

550.14

55.01

605.15

L6800024012050

Slager, Stanley Duane

804 Ravenhill Drive

Lot 12, Block 24, Plan 26467

98Y1025

2,570.41

257.04

2,827.45

L6800024017000

Griffiths, Norman Griffiths, Marlene

111 Teslin Cres.

Lot 17, Block 24, Plan 26467

2010Y1035

1,304.45

130.45

1,434.90

L6800025002040

Ellis, Anita B D Johnnie, Daniel Walter

144 Teslin Cres.

Lot 2, Block 25, Plan 44754

2010Y0185

6,147.24

614.72

6,761.96

L6800036017040

Peters, Darrell Armstrong, George

104 Nisutlin Way

Lot 17, Block 36, Plan 40427

90Y397

550.14

55.01

605.15

L6800036030070

Rousseau, Paul

130 Nisutlin Way

Lot 30, Block 36, Plan 40427

2002Y1174

550.14

55.01

605.15

L6800501302010

Watson Lake Motors Ltd.

824 Adela Trail

Lot 13, PCL B, Plan 22919

89Y329

50,895.75

5,089.58

55,985.33

L6800600100050

Liard First Nation Development Corp.

807 Lakeview Ave.

Lot 1, Plan 50396

2007Y0117

15,640.57

1,564.06

17,204.63

Final Total

120,790.47

12,079.05

132,869.52

Dated this 14th day of February, 2014,

Collector of Taxes

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Canadian software engineers in short supply LuAnn LaSalle Canadian Press

MONTREAL ech startup Hootsuite wants to hire 100 software engineers this year and it says it will be all but impossible to find them in Canada. The Vancouver company, like other Canadian tech companies, is competing with San Francisco’s Silicon Valley which regularly draws software engineers to work at heavyweights Google, Twitter, Facebook, Apple and LinkedIn, and startup firms. Hootsuite will likely have to recruit internationally to add to the ranks of its 80 software engineers, said Ambrosia Humphrey, the company’s head of human resources. “It’s a bit of a brain drain,” Humphrey said. “It’s really difficult to compete with really highly funded Silicon Valley companies.” Hootsuite’s senior software engineers help build mobile apps allowing its customers to manage and measure their social networks. It competes against recruiters, such as San Francisco-based Hired. com, which is looking for as many as 200 Canadian software engineers for Silicon Valley firms to hire. Hootsuite’s CEO Ryan Holmes has spoken out about the impact of Silicon Valley, saying Canada suffers from a growing shortage of computer developers and software engineers because the U.S. tech

hub has claimed the best and the bright for several decades. “In order to keep people here, we have to do a better job of promoting ourselves,” said Humphrey. For Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder and CEO of Hired.com, it’s not a brain drain from Canada. He said it offers an opportunity for engineers to get work experience and connections in the venture capital community. “Then they’ll come back to Canada and utilize those skills to start new companies and mentor the next generation of up and comers,” said Mickiewicz, a Canadian who has also opened up a Vancouver office for Hired.com. He said the growing use of smartphones means there’s a huge demand for software engineers who can develop mobile apps. He said it’s not unusual to for annual salaries to run between US$140,000 to $160,000 to start, plus company stock, to work in the San Francisco Bay area, home to about 350,000 Canadians. Hired.com said it narrows down the list of applicants for tech companies, and candidates usually get multiple offers from which to choose. They’ll have the opportunity to work for firms such as mobile payments company Square, online vacation rental company Airbnb, online ticketing service Eventbrite and social networking giant Facebook, he said. Analyst Kash Pashootan said

there aren’t enough big tech or startup firms in Canada to offer the same salaries or benefits. “Even for the patriotic, diehard Canadian who insists on their startup being in Canada, in many cases the company gets to a point where it’s forced to sell to a U.S. big tech firm,” said Pashootan, portfolio manager at First Avenue Advisory in Ottawa, a Raymond James company. He said 68 per cent of Canadian startups have been sold to U.S. companies in the past five years, citing the sale Halifax-based GoInstant’s to Salesforce.com for $70 million in 2012 . Bufferbox, which has kiosks for consumers to pick up online orders, was sold to Google for an undisclosed amount in 2012. However, Pashootan said the Canadian government has made it easier for immigrant entrepreneurs with a visa program that links them to private sector organizations who are experts in working with start ups. Also, the Ontario and the federal governments announced in January up to $100 million in a venture capital fund funding to invest in startup companies. CEO Greg Isenberg brought his five software engineers from Montreal to San Francisco to help run his company, 5by, which developed an app that sifts through online videos and delivers them to users based on mood, social interests and

time of day. “I would say there’s a top tier of talent that exists here that is unrivalled,” said Isenberg, 25. University of Waterloo is considered a feeder school to Silicon Valley and about a third of its software engineers head there after

graduation. Dean of Engineering Pearl Sullivan said she’s not sure the movement of engineers can be called a “brain drain” anymore, as the tech marketplace is global in reach. And some of the engineers to return to Canada.

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Screening mammography doesn’t cut breast cancer deaths, Canadian study says Helen Branswell

phy suggests the widely used technique isn’t reducing the number of women who die TORONTO from breast cancer. long-term, landmark – The latest update from the and contentious – Canow 25-year-old Canadian nadian study looking National Breast Screening at the impact of breast cancer Study, published in the British screening with mammograjournal BMJ, suggests annual Canadian Press

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mammograms given to women in their 40s and 50s found more cancers, but didn’t save more lives. The authors say that in countries where breast cancer treatment is state of the art, screening mammography doesn’t appear to be more effective at reducing breast cancer deaths than regular breast self-examination plus an annual breast exam given by a medical professional. The study also said that screening mammography is leading to overdiagnosis of breast cancer, suggesting between one in four and one in five breast cancers detected through a mammogram wouldn’t require treatment if they hadn’t been found. But the science of distinguishing a killer cancer from one that won’t be fatal isn’t yet perfected, so breast cancers that are found are treated. That, the authors said, equals one over-diagnosed breast cancer for every 424 women who received screening mammography in the clinical trial. “In technically advanced countries our results support

the views of some commentators that the rationale for screening by mammography should be urgently reassessed by policy makers,” they said. (An important point to make clear: The study looked at mammography as a cancer screening tool, a way to find cancers early in people who appear to be healthy. Its findings have no bearing on the use of mammography to determine whether women who have found a lump or lumps in a breast actually have cancer.) Some might concluded the study’s findings imply that formal breast cancer screening programs – which often target women 50 and older – are starting to screen too early. But lead author Dr. Anthony Miller offers another take on it. He believes the findings can probably be extrapolated to women 60 and older as well, which would call into question the value of screening mammography where good care for breast cancer – including tamoxifen or other post-treatment drugs – is available and accessible to all. “There’s little question

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so “would place a great many women at increased risk of dying unnecessarily from breast cancer.” In the statement, the group reiterated complaints it has been making about the study for years – that the quality of the mammograms was poor, that researchers steered sicker women into the arm of the study where mammography was given, leading to skewed results. For a randomized controlled study to produce valid findings, the people in the two arms of a trial must be essentially similar. Stacking one arm of the trial would have an impact on the findings. Miller has heard many of these critiques of the over the years, and he dismissed them in short order, calling them “misconceptions” and “false-

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hoods.” Of the suggestion that the mammography machines used were secondhand and not state of the art – a new claim – Miller said: “Absolutely wrong. I don’t know who on Earth invented that one.” “They’re obviously conflicted,” Miller said of the radiologists group. Conflicted perhaps, but not alone. While the Canadian Cancer Society didn’t trash the study, the agency’s director of cancer control policy attempted to downplay it. Robert Nuttall said the study’s findings related to women age 40 to 49 – that there isn’t a clear benefit from screening mammography in this age group – are consistent with other studies. But he said other studies have shown that screening women over the age

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of 50 does cut deaths due to breast cancer. “We still have the opinion that based on everything that’s gone on around the world that screening mammography, especially for women 50 to 69, is beneficial,” he said. An expert on cancer screening, Dr. Gilbert Welch of Dartmouth University’s Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, said the issue is not so simple. (Welch is the person who described this study as probably the most meticulously conducted and reported randomized trial on screen mammography.) Late last year, Welch and a colleague published an analysis in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine that attempted to translate for women what the evolving science on breast cancer screening is revealing. His aim: to help women make an informed choice about whether the benefits of screening outweigh the potential harms. “The last thing I’d want to

do is ban mammography. I just want to make sure than women understand the deal,” said Welch, who authored a book on cancer screening titled “Over-diagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health.” Welch’s analysis suggested screening 1,000 50-year old women annually for a decade would save between zero and three lives. Over the same time, nearly half or more of those 1,000 women would have at least one false alarm on a test and between three to 14 would be over-diagnosed and treated needlessly. With breast cancer, treated needlessly can mean some combination of lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy. To answer the question of what benefit screening mammography has in an era when breast cancer treatment has become such much more effective at saving lives, Welch and his co-author proposed that two new clinical trials

– one is never enough proof – should be conducted. In the meantime, Welch said more consideration and careful thought is taking place on the value of mammography. “The mantra of 20 years ago that this is only something that can help you, it can’t hurt you – people understand it’s more complicated than that.” But Miller said he finds little openness to the idea among the agencies that run breast cancer screening programs. “By and large they don’t want to talk to me about it. A number of people who are in these positions were responsible for setting up programs in the first place. And they don’t want to admit there’s a problem.” He suggested, though, that the International Agency for Research on Cancer – an agency of the World Health Organization – may evaluation screening mammography later this year.

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This year’s flu shot offered good protection against becoming seriously ill: study Helen Branswell

In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that flu vaccine cuts the risk of infecTORONTO tion by between 50 to 70 per his year’s flu shot offered cent, putting this year’s vaccine substantial protection to at the high end of the effectivepeople who received it, new ness one might expect from Canadian data suggest. a flu shot, especially one that The vaccine appeared to does not include an adjuvant or be about 71 per cent effective boosting compound. against all flu strains, and 74 per Canada used vaccine with cent effective against H1N1, the adjuvant in the 2009 pandemic; strain responsible for more than the vaccine effectiveness was nine in 10 of all confirmed flu calculated about 93 per cent infections this year in Canada, then. But adjuvants are not the study says. used in seasonal flu vaccine in The research measured how Canada. effective the vaccine was at The results released Thursday preventing what’s called mediwere an interim estimate, calcally attended influenza – inculated in time to help inform fections where the person was the experts who will meet at the sick enough to seek care from a World Health Organization later doctor or a clinic. this month to select the viruses The effectiveness rate was sig- that should go into flu vaccine nificantly better than that seen for the 2014-15 Northern Hemiin a similar study conducted sphere winter. last year by the same group of Skowronski said she and her researchers. colleagues – from B.C., Alberta, “I think 74 per cent is pretty Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario good, actually. And it’s certainly – continue to gather data and better than what we measured will issue a final analysis at the last year for the H3N2 that was end of the flu season. dominating,” said Dr. Danuta The estimate is reached by Skowronski, an influenza expert comparing the flu vaccine status at the British Columbia Centre of people who seek care for refor Disease Control in Vancouspiratory illness from participatver. ing doctors in the five provinces Canadian Press

that take part in the ongoing study. The same patients are also tested to see if their illness is actually caused by flu or one of the numerous other viruses that cause symptoms similar to flu. Last year this group’s midseason estimate suggested the flu vaccine was about 45 per cent effective at preventing medically attended influenza. By the end of the season, the vaccine effectiveness estimate had slipped to 40 per cent. But last year nearly 90 per cent of cases were caused by the H3N2 flu virus, which has been a minor player so far this season. While people of all ages can be infected by both these strains, the two viruses mainly target different age groups. This year’s H1N1 outbreak has been hitting young and middle-aged adults particularly hard; H3N2 is typically harder on seniors. This year’s pattern of illness – highlighted in media reports of previously healthy adults dying from flu – triggered huge demand for vaccine in Canada in January, a time when influenza vaccination efforts are typically winding down. Many provinces ended up scrambling to buy additional

doses to meet the unexpected surge. The current variety of H1N1 viruses have been around since 2009, when the virus caused a pandemic. In the years since then it has continued to circulate but at lower levels, making up less than 20 per cent of confirmed flu cases each year. Skowronski said this winter’s

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images. “I was driving back down the Dempster, and I was totally bushed. ou have to be shooting all I had driven to Inuvik, and I just the time.” wanted to get home, to sleep in my It’s a common refrain in the bed and see my family. I was up photography community: don’t on the border, and I was photoforget to ABC – Always Bring your graphing a grizzly bear and got a Camera. couple good photos. It’s an easy rule to forget, or not “I was going to go back to Dawtake seriously, but that simple misson, but I thought, you know what? take can be a most crucial one. After If I’m going to be shooting like spending almost two years working Paul, I really shouldn’t. I know there with one of the world’s best phoare some photos around the Peel tographers, Yukon’s Peter Mather River bridge because people are won’t be making it anymore. fishing there all year long, and it’s a “You can’t take time off from lot of the old traditional people livshooting, and you have to get used ing on the land,” Mather said. to capturing those emotional mo“It would mean about two more ments, where someone has a smile days up there instead of going back to see my family. I was like, ‘I have or a twinkle in their eye,” Mather to do it.’ It was probably the best said, discussing what he learned photo I got all summer,” he said. while working as a photo assistant But Mather is no stranger to to National Geographic photogshooting in difficult outdoor enrapher Paul Nicklen. The two spent vironments. One photo that he has more than a year and a half workyet to shoot will take a Herculean ing on the magazine’s recently-reeffort and still might not turn out leased story about the 2011 mining at all. boom in the Yukon. “I want to try to get the herd Not that Mather ever really did migrating in the spring. They go in leave his camera at home. Yukoners a huge long line, and I want to get might recognize his name as he’s a camera trap shot really close to already a very successful wildlife the herd’s leader but with the whole and natural history photographer line stretching back for kilometres in his own right. But since working into the distance,” he said. with Nicklen, Mather’s work has “I’ll have to Ski-Doo in, but by taken a much more documentary, the time I’m done the shot there journalistic approach. won’t be enough snow to Ski-Doo “It was pretty intense. When you out. So I’ll probably have to get want to get a story, you just go 24 dropped off by a helicopter, ski for hours. When I started applying that two weeks, and then get picked up to my work, it made a really big difRemy Rodden photo again,” he said. ference,” he said. Whitehorse photojournalist Peter Mather chasing the Porcupine caribou herd in Alaska’s Mather will set up a number of Nicklen used to live in WhiteArctic National Wildlife Refuge. motion-sensor camhorse, and now lives era traps to better his in Victoria, B.C. But chances, and try to get he spent so much time the caribou climbing working on assignover a hill. ments Outside even “I want that sort of when he lived here that Chilkoot trail look with he decided he needed a them fading away into local guide to help with the distance,” he said. the Yukon story. Once he’s on locaSo he hired Mather, tion, Mather will set up but he made an uncoma number of camera mon exception. Most traps. He’ll have to keep photo assistants aren’t checking and reset them allowed to shoot while over again for days they’re on location with until he gets the shot he the photographer, but wants. All in all, Mather Nicklen and Mather Peter Mather photos expects it could take compromised. Left, Vuntut Gwich’in caribou hunt near Old Crow. Right, the Porcupine caribou herd in the Arctic National three weeks and up“He was nice enough Wildlife Refugee. wards of $5,000 to try to let me work with him for a photo that might and the caribou they rely on for and shoot at the same but then the northern lights come Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife not even happen. And if it does, it time. We tried to work it out so that Refuge for years. Teaming up with survival. It’s an almost symbiotic out and Paul’s putting on his hip still might not make it into print. we could both shoot, but of course Nicklen made sense. But it wasn’t relationship, but it’s threatened by waders and crawling into a lake to Mather has a long road ahead of I had to miss some opportunities try to get a photo of northern lights oil and gas development in nearby an easy assignment, given the him if his work is going to grace the because I was assisting him, and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and increasing and lily pads in the water at three remote locations and Nicklen’s pages of the world’s most prestisometimes he didn’t have a fullpressures in Gwich’in territory. in the morning, and it’s freezing incredible work ethic. gious magazine, but he’s a lot closer time assistant,” Mather said. It’s also a big departure from outside,” he said. “We heard there were caribou now thanks Nicklen and the lessons The two spent almost two years and grizzlies up on the Dempster, But, Mather said, that’s the kind Mather’s usual wildlife photoghe learned. working on the Yukon story, which so we drove up there and tried of dedication it takes to get images raphy, and working with Nicklen “To get a story in there, you focuses on the mining industry, and shooting for a while but it just showed him how difficult yet worthy of National Geographic’s really have to out-shoot their curits potential threats to the territory’s wasn’t there,” Mather said of one rewarding photographing people famous yellow-rimmed cover, rent shooters. I’ve got probably northern ecosystems in places like can be. which is exactly where Mather has particularly memorable outing. another three years of work on this the Peel watershed. On another solo trip Mather “So the same day we drove back set his own sights. before it’s ready, but I owe a lot to It’s an area that Mather knows made up the Dempster Highway, His story looks at the deep down the Dempster and we got Paul,” Mather said. well. He’s been photographing the the insight he gained from Nicklen cultural connections between the to Bravo Lake at like 3 a.m. in the Contact Jesse Winter at caribou of the North Yukon and jessew@yukon-news.com led to one of this summer’s best morning. We’d been up since 6 a.m. Gwich’in people of Old Crow News Reporter

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Barbie doll features in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue ture for the 55-year old doll, which has been both beloved NEW YORK as a plaything and criticized fter 50 years of debate as an unrealistic standard of over her unattainably beauty for decades. perfect figure, Barbie now is In fact, Barbie has faced unapologetic about her tiny scrutiny for everything from waist and endless legs. her chiseled facial features To prove it? The doll, and disproportionately small which is made by Mattel, is waist to her “life choices.” flaunting her frame in Sports And last year, an artist Illustrated Swimsuit’s 50th renewed controversy over anniversary issue that’s hitBarbie’s effect on body image ting stands on Tuesday. She’ll after an artist posted pictures be featured alongside super- of the more meaty physique models like Christie Brinkley the doll would have if she and Brooklyn Decker as part had the figure of an average of a campaign called “un19-year-old. apologetic.” Mattel has tried to change “As a legend herself, and Barbie with the times. The under constant criticism doll has gone through several about her body and how she reinventions, including 150 looks, posing ... gives Barbie careers, from architect to ... and her fellow legends an lifeguard, and a brief publicopportunity to own who ity-stunt breakup with her they are,” said Lisa McKboyfriend Ken. night, Mattel’s senior viceBut this latest move, which president of marketing. again sparked online debate The campaign is a deparon Wednesday about body Associated Press

image issues, comes as Mattel tries to revive interest in the doll icon. Barbie is worth an estimated $1.3 million in sales for the toymaker and she’s the No. 1 toy brand. But Barbie has lost some popularity in recent years to edgier toys like Mattel’s Monster High dolls with their tattoos and neon hair. In fact, Barbie has had declining sales in five of the last six quarters, with sales falling 13 per cent in the most recent quarter. Mattel hopes the “unapologetic” campaign will boost Barbie’s image. As part of the campaign, there will be a collector Sports Illustrated Barbie doll, an event at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Beach House on Monday, a billboard in New York’s Times Square and @Barbie tweets with the hashtag “unapologetic” on Twitter. Barbie also

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Man once lauded as ‘Japan’s Beethoven’ says he’s regained hearing; CD sales rise Mari Yamaguchi

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LIFE ‘Caribou Legs’ plans 1,200 km run for the Peel Jacqueline Ronson

20 years on the opened up for running around Inuvik. He streets of Vannew mineral won’t let the extreme cold couver smoking staking. It’s a far hold him back. rad Firth wants all cocaine. It will cry from the 20 “I think about the old Gwich’in people to write eat me if I stop per cent recom- ancestors there, they used to to Yukon Premier Darrell my campaign.” mended by the run with snowshoes in -40 Pasloski and tell him why it’s He moved planning comweather hundreds and hunimportant to protect the Peel back to Inuvik in mission for the dreds of miles. I just honour watershed. December after area. them when I run. I believe I In April, the ultra runtouring N.W.T. The Tr’ondek get their strength, their enner plans to run all the way communities to Hwech’in and durance, their stamina.” from Inuvik to Whitehorse talk with youth First Nation of He likes it when people in order to deliver the letters about healthy Nacho Nyak recognize him around town in person. lifestyles. Dun have sued and stop for a handshake or Just call him Caribou Legs. When he the governa hug, he said. “Hopefully he can read heard about the ment over the “I get a lot of comments, them and get a firsthand Yukon governdecision. The ranging from, ‘Hey Caribou sense of our attachment to ment’s plan to Gwich’in Tribal Legs, good for you! Keep it the land,” said Firth. “All open up the Peel Council has up, keep going!’ They’re realthe stories, all the history watershed to deannounced it ly encouraging, really posiof people living on the land velopment, Firth will launch legal tive, really warming. Some of up in the watershed. And found a new action as well. the kids run with me. They what it’s done for them, how reason to run. The Gwich’in want to race with me.” hurt they are right now, how “I just want people have He will run from Inuvik to afraid they are, how tense to do what I can called the Peel Whitehorse over three weeks and anxious they are right through action. watershed home with a symbolic satchel of now.” I don’t want for millennia. letters for the premier. Firth is Gwich’in, born the Dempster CommunFirth hopes many more and raised in Inuvik. Highway to be ities of Fort letters will be carried in his But he spent most of his ruined. I don’t McPherson and support vehicle. life in Vancouver, and much want all these Aklavik are on The letters are being colof that time as an addict on big trucks, roads the Peel River lected at the Gwich’in Tribal the street. and development Submitted photo/Yukon News itself. Anything Council office in Inuvik, he He started running as a messing up on Bradley Firth, also known as Caribou Legs, is going to that happens in said. They are already startway to get away from his the highway up run the entire Dempster Highway to raise awareness Yukon portions ing to trickle in. addictions six or seven years there and all the of the watershed for the Protect the Peel movement. He hopes that people in ago, he said. the commun“This old ities along the elder in Van1,227-kilocouver told me metre journey to go back to will come out what I used to to watch, run do when I was alongside and a kid. And I carry messages couldn’t answer of support for that, I couldn’t the Peel, he think of that. said. And he asked Whitehorse me, ‘What did is far from the you use to do end of Caribou as a kid?’ And Legs’s jourI said, ‘I don’t ney. In May he know.’ And he plans to run all said, ‘You ran. the way from You ran as a Vancouver to kid. We all run Inuvik. as kids.’ And I That trip, thought about it too, will be and it’s true.” dedicated to Firth hasn’t raising awarelooked back. “I’m running ness and supaway from my port for the addictions,” said Peel, he said. Firth. “SomeYou can times I think follow Firth’s Submitted photo/Yukon News about my addic- Caribou Legs took up long distance running after kicking his drug addiction. journey by tion behind me visiting the and it’s chasing Caribou Legs Last month the Yukon me. Because it’s progresFacebook page. beautiful scenery and the eventually flows to them. government released a plan sive, incurable and fatal, and water and everything like These days Firth is trainfor the Peel watershed that Contact Jacqueline Ronson at I know about that. I spent that.” ing up to two hours a day, jronson@yukon-news.com sees 71 per cent of the area News Reporter

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Curls and dimples: Shirley Temple, child star who made ‘em smile during Depression, dies at 85 Hillel Italie Associated Press

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inspirational power of movies. She was credited with helping to save 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy and was praised by everyone from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to ordinary fans as a bright spirit during a gloomy time. She was “just absolutely marvelous, greatest in the world,” director Allan Dwan told filmmaker-author Peter Bogdanovich in his book Who the Devil Made It: Conversations With Legendary Film Directors. “With Shirley, you’d just tell her once and she’d remember the rest of her life,” said Dwan, who directed her in Heidi and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. ‘’Whatever it was she was supposed to do – she’d do it. ... And if one of the actors got stuck, she’d tell him what his line was – she knew it better than he did.“ In 1999, the American Film Institute ranking of the greatest screen legends put Temple at No. 18 among the 25 actresses. Her achievements did not end with movies. Retired from acting at 21, she went on to hold several diplomatic posts in Republican administrations, including ambassador to Czechoslovakia during the sudden collapse of communism in 1989. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died at her home near San Francisco, surrounded by family members and caregiv-

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At age 6, she won a special Academy Award – and was presented with a miniature Oscar statuette – in 1935 for her “outstanding contribution to screen entertainment” in the previous year. Temple’s mother, Gertrude, worked to keep her daughter from being spoiled by fame and was a constant presence during filming. Her daughter said years later that her mother had been furious when a director once sent the mother off on an errand and then got the child to cry for a scene by frightening her. “She never again left me alone on a set,” she said. Temple became a nationwide sensation. Mothers dressed their little girls like her, and a line of dolls was launched. They are now highly sought-after collectibles. Her fans seemed interested in every last golden curl on her head: It was once guessed that she had more than 50. Her mother was said to have done her hair in pin curls for each movie, with every hairstyle having exactly 56 curls. Her immense popularity prompted Roosevelt to say: “As long as our country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right.” Decades later, her interest in politics brought her back into the spotlight. She made an unsuccessful bid as a GOP candidate for Congress in 1967. After Richard Nixon became president in 1969, he appointed her as a member of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations General Assembly. In the 1970s, she was U.S. ambassador to Ghana and later U.S. chief of protocol. She then served as ambassa-

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Friday, February 14, 2014 dor to Czechoslovakia during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. A few months after she arrived in Prague in mid-1989, communist rule was overthrown in Czechoslovakia as the Iron Curtain collapsed across Eastern Europe. “My main job (initially) was human rights, trying to keep people like future President Vaclav Havel out of jail,” she said in a 1999 Associated Press interview. Within months, she was accompanying Havel, the former dissident playwright, when he came to Washington as his country’s new president. She considered her background in entertainment an asset to her political career. “Politicians are actors too, don’t you think?” she once said. “Usually if you like people and you’re outgoing, not a shy little thing, you can do pretty well in politics.” Born in Santa Monica, Calif., to an accountant and his wife, Temple was little more than three when she made her film debut in 1932 in the Baby Burlesks, a series of short films in which tiny performers parodied grown-up movies, sometimes with risque results. Temple’s expert singing and tapdancing in the 1934 movie Stand Up and Cheer! first gained her wide notice. The number she performed with future Oscar winner James Dunn, “Baby Take a Bow,” became the title of one of her first starring features later that year. Also in 1934, she starred in Little Miss Marker, a comedy-drama based on a story by Damon Runyon. Her appeal faded as quickly as it had emerged. She missed a shot at playing Dorothy in The Wizard

of Oz when 20th Century Fox chief Darryl Zanuck refused to lend out his greatest asset; the part went to Judy Garland. And The Little Princess in 1939 and The Blue Bird in 1940 didn’t draw big crowds, prompting Fox to let Temple go. Among her later films were The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, with Cary Grant, and That Hagen Girl, with Ronald Reagan. Her 1942 film Miss Annie Rooney included her first on-screen kiss, bestowed by another maturing child star, Dickie Moore. After her film career ended, she concentrated on raising her family and turned to television to host and act in 16 specials called Shirley Temple’s Storybook on ABC. In 1960, she joined NBC and aired The Shirley Temple Show. Her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, was a bestseller. Temple married Army Air Corps Pvt. John Agar, the brother of a classmate at Westlake, her exclusive Los Angeles girls’ school, in 1945. He took up acting and the pair appeared together in two films, Fort Apache and Adventure in Baltimore. She and Agar had a daughter, Susan, in 1948. The actress filed for divorce the following year. She married Black in 1950, and they had two more children, Lori and Charles. That marriage lasted until his death in 2005 at age 86. In 1972, she underwent surgery for breast cancer and was credited with opening up public discussion about the disease. She issued a statement urging other women to get checked by their doctors and vowed: “I have much more to accomplish before I am through.”

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Church Of The Nazarene

601 Main Street 667-2989

8th & Wheeler Street

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4Th aveNUe & eLLIoTT STReeT Services Sunday 8:30 aM & 10:00 aM Thursday Service 12:10 PM (with lunch)

668-5530

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1301 FIR STReeT 633-2886

Sunday School during Service, Sept to May

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108 WICKSTROM ROAD, WHITeHORSe

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Sunday Sacrament Service starts at 10:00 AM Sunday School at 11:00 AM and Priesthood hour will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

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Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor L.e. harrison 633-4089

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1154c 1st Ave • Entrance from Strickland

Regular Monthly Service: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month 11:00 AM • All are welcome. Rev. David Pritchard 668-5530

For further information about, and to discover Islam, please contact: Javed Muhammad (867) 332-8116 or Adil Khalik (867) 633-4078 or send an e-mail to info@yukonmuslims.ca

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Curls and dimples: Shirley Temple, child star who made ‘em smile during Depression, dies at 85 Hillel Italie Associated Press

ny kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for Annie can

only dream of being as beloved – or as important – as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at 85, sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of

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8th & Wheeler Street

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dor to Czechoslovakia during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. A few months after she arrived in Prague in mid-1989, communist rule was overthrown in Czechoslovakia as the Iron Curtain collapsed across Eastern Europe. “My main job (initially) was human rights, trying to keep people like future President Vaclav Havel out of jail,” she said in a 1999 Associated Press interview. Within months, she was accompanying Havel, the former dissident playwright, when he came to Washington as his country’s new president. She considered her background in entertainment an asset to her political career. “Politicians are actors too, don’t you think?” she once said. “Usually if you like people and you’re outgoing, not a shy little thing, you can do pretty well in politics.” Born in Santa Monica, Calif., to an accountant and his wife, Temple was little more than three when she made her film debut in 1932 in the Baby Burlesks, a series of short films in which tiny performers parodied grown-up movies, sometimes with risque results. Temple’s expert singing and tapdancing in the 1934 movie Stand Up and Cheer! first gained her wide notice. The number she performed with future Oscar winner James Dunn, “Baby Take a Bow,” became the title of one of her first starring features later that year. Also in 1934, she starred in Little Miss Marker, a comedy-drama based on a story by Damon Runyon. Her appeal faded as quickly as it had emerged. She missed a shot at playing Dorothy in The Wizard

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Quaker Worship Group ReLIGIoUS SoCIeTY oF FRIeNDS Meets regularly for Silent Worship. For information, call 667-4615 email: whitehorse-contact@quaker.ca

website: quaker.ca

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Reader Service Sundays 10:30 am 332-4171 for information

www.orthodoxwhitehorse.org

www.vajranorth.org • 667-6951

Christ Church Cathedral Anglican

Church of the Northern Apostles

An Anglican/episcopal Church Sunday Worship 10:00 aM

Sacred Heart Cathedral

TAGISH Community Church

www.tagishcc.com

The Church of Jesus Christ of

(Roman Catholic)

4th Avenue & Steele Street • 667-2437 Masses: Weekdays: 12:10 pm. Saturday 5 pm Sunday: 9 am - english; 10:10 am - French; 11:30 am english

Bethany Church

Ph: 668-4877 • www.bethanychurch.ca

Christian Mission

403 Lowe Street

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For more information on monthly activities, call (867) 633-6594 or visit www.eckankar-yt.ca www.eckankar.org ALL ARe WeLCOMe.

Box 31419, Whitehorse, YT Y1a 6K8 For information on regular community activities in Whitehorse contact:

at 10:30 AM

Orthodox

Meditation drop-in • Everyone Welcome!

eCKANKAR

Religion of the Light and Sound of God

oFFICe hoURS: Mon-Fri 9:00 aM to 12 Noon

Pastor Mark Carroll

St. Nikolai

Vajra North Buddhist Meditation Society

1609 Birch St. (Porter Creek) 633-5385 “We’re open Saturdays!” Worship Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer Meeting All are welcome.

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada early Service 9:00 - 10:00 am Family Service 10:30 am - Noon Filipino Service 4:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday School ages 0-12

2060 2nd AvEnuE • 667-4889

Rigdrol Dechen Ling,

91806 alaska highway

The Temple of Set

The World’s Premier Left hand Path Religion

a not-for-prophet society. www.xeper.org

canadian affiliation information: northstarpylon@gmail.com

4Th aveNUe & eLLIoTT STReeT Services Sunday 8:30 aM & 10:00 aM Thursday Service 12:10 PM (with lunch)

668-5530

Meeting First Sunday each Month Details, map and information at:

867-633-4903

Calvary Baptist

1301 FIR STReeT 633-2886

Sunday School during Service, Sept to May

THe ReV. ROB LANGMAID

45 Boxwood Crescent • Porter Creek 633-4032 • All Are Welcome

Bahá’í Faith

whitehorselsa@gmail.com

Latter Day Saints

108 WICKSTROM ROAD, WHITeHORSe

1-867-667-2353

Sunday Sacrament Service starts at 10:00 AM Sunday School at 11:00 AM and Priesthood hour will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Northern Light Ministries Dale & Rena Mae McDonald Word of Faith Ministers & Teachers. check out our website!

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor L.e. harrison 633-4089

www.northernlightministries.ca

St. Saviour’s

1154c 1st Ave • Entrance from Strickland

Regular Monthly Service: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month 11:00 AM • All are welcome. Rev. David Pritchard 668-5530

For further information about, and to discover Islam, please contact: Javed Muhammad (867) 332-8116 or Adil Khalik (867) 633-4078 or send an e-mail to info@yukonmuslims.ca

Anglican Church in Carcross

or call 456-7131

Yukon Muslim Association www.yukonmuslims.ca

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Pet octopuses are high maintenance but surprisingly personable Linda Lombardi

seems like mischief-making. King’s Ollie demonstrated an ability to manipulate both objects hen Nancy King got a pet and people by inventing a game. New mining company with the best camp octopus, she made a serious It made use of a glass-cleaning in the Klondike is looking for a few exceptional commitment: She wouldn’t spend tool with two pieces held together staff members for the 2014 gold mining season. a night away from her home in by a magnet, one inside the tank We are located about 70 km from Dawson City. Dallas the entire time she had it. and one outside. “I had decided it would be an “She learned that if she pulled Currently looking for: experiment in whether I could off the inside of the cleaning • ExpEriEnCED Cat D11 anD D10 opErators have a relationship with an magnet, the outside would drop octopus,” she says. “I sat with her off and we would come running,” • artiCulatED roCk truCk opErators every day and spent time with says King. • HEaD Cook her, and I got rewarded for that.” Ollie was not unique in • assistant Cook If the closest you’ve gotten to appearing to enjoy getting a • WasH plant opErators an octopus is sushi, you probably reaction out of humans. Denise wonder: Rewarded how? In fact, Whatley of Atlanta teaches her please send resume to: jobs@dominiongold.ca octopuses can be very interactive, octopuses that if they come to and show evidence of a surprising one corner of the tank, they’ll degree of intelligence – even what get attention, and if they go to another spot, she’ll take her hand out of the tank. “I’ve had several of them do Yukon Fish & Game Association this off and on for two hours,” she says. “With one, I would go 68th Annual Wild Game Banquet & Awards sit down, and I wore myself out running back and forth – it was YFGA would like to extend a sincere thank you almost like it was laughing at me.” to the following donators to the Banquet Interacting with an octopus is a lot like communicating with an alien, since these animals are Air North MArie-Noelle, deNiS yukoN yAMAhA vastly different from humans: AjAx Steel MArtiN, MurrAy yukoNMikedecoyS Whatley points out that octoAlAyuk AdveNtureS MAther, peter yukoN trApperS ASSociAtioN puses have three hearts, a brain AfgA MediciNe cheSt phArMAcy yukoN Wildlife preServe surrounding the esophagus, blue AlpiNe AviAtioN Metro chrySler blood and no bones. Yet keepers Arctic BAckhoe Murdoch’S geM Shop AwArds say that individual octopuses have Arctic StAr priNtiNg North eNd gAllery Big Bull Night Sponsors different personalities, and some BeANS North roASter NortherM say they can tell humans apart. BlAckBird BAkery NorthWeStel BAck couNtry coNStructioN “I had one little guy, I’d put BooNe & crockett BlAckSheep AviAtioN off the hook MeAt WorkS my hand in the tank and he’d rub BoStoN pizzA cANAdA flooriNg ofAh on my fingers to be petted,” says roSS, Bruce cANAdiAN tire pAceSetterS productS Whatley. “But he would never BuilderS SupplylANd coldWell BANker- redWood reAlty pAreNteAu, NAthAlie do this for my husband, even c&d feed yg eNviroNMeNt philMAr rv though he’s the one who feeds the cANAdA flooriNg hougeN’S SportSlodge rAy’S kNiveS animals.” cANAdiAN tire hurlBurt eNterpriSeS iNc. rogue river outfitterS The rewards of communing cAStle rock eNt. j & l coNcrete royAl BANk of cANAdA with this alien intelligence come ceNteNNiAl MotorS kAl tire SAfe trAilS at a high price, though. This is an chAlleNger geoMAticS ltd Mic MAc MotorS SASkAtcheWAN Wildlife fed. animal with specialized needs. checkered flAg recreAtioN pAul deuliNg Scott, doNNA For starters, it requires a lot of Associated Press

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space. Whatley says an octopus needs at least a 55-gallon aquarium, with a second large tank for a sump to hold the complicated filtration equipment needed for a saltwater aquarium. Another backup tank setup is a good idea in case there’s an emergency, like the octopus inking its tank, which can clog its gills and kill it. Finally, you’d better have a good lid, because the octopus is a master of escape. And with all that, all you can keep in the tank is one octopus, because they’ll eat any tankmates, including other octopuses. Feeding is complicated and expensive – you can’t run out to the pet store for octopus chow. “There’s no such thing,” says King. “You go to Whole Foods and buy shrimp.” And that’s the easy route – live food is superior both for nutrition and enrichment. “They profit from hunting a bit, and they do like it better,” she says. King and Whatley are members of The Octopus News Magazine Online (TONMO), a community of hobbyists, professionals and scientists interested in cephalopods, the group of animals that includes octopuses. One thing newcomers will learn at TONMO is that only about a half dozen of the approximately 300 known species of octopus are good candidates for a home aquarium. Another member, Richard Ross, aquatic biologist at the Steinhart Aquarium in the California Academy of Sciences, believes that sharing knowledge online has helped reduce the number of unsuitable octopuses being sold. One species called “wonderpus” (after its Latin name) used to sell for a high price, even though it would only survive for a couple of months. After Ross figured out how to care for the species properly and wrote about it, that has changed. “We’re actually seeing fewer of them come through the trade,” he says. That’s good for everyone because not only is the species difficult to keep alive but, says Ross, “given its coloration, there’s every reason to assume that it’s venomous.” Kept properly, a suitable aquarium species will live its natural lifespan, but sadly, that’s no more than a couple of years. And to their owners, the death of an octopus is like the death of any other beloved pet. “I think part of the reason I normally have two is because when you lose one, it’s devastating,” says Whatley. Although King says Ollie was “the best pet I ever had” and inspired her to co-author a book on pet cephalopods, right now she’s not keeping another octopus. “I was really grieving when she died,” she says. “I didn’t really think I would be lucky enough to find a second Ollie.”

Friday, February 14, 2014 Yukon News - Rendezvous 2014

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Recollections of Rendezvous’ half-century history Jacqueline Ronson

the board in 10 or 12 years, but remains an active supporter, he said. One of the great features of endezvous celebrates the festival, until recently, was its its 50th anniversary downtown location, said Hougen. this year, but the festival That was a unique aspect comhas a deeper history that pared to what other towns were few left in the Yukon still doing, he said. “People could watch all the remember. events, they could go into a bar, Rolf Hougen was a teenthey could go into a restaurant. ager in 1945 when activists They would get cold. There was a with the Labour-Progresplace to go. “Now, I was at the one last year sive Party organized Yukon and I shivered for about one hour Carnival Week as a way to and couldn’t get in the building it fundraise and promote its was so packed – they had the one candidate. tent – so we gave up very quickly The candidate lost the elecand left.” tion by a slim margin, and the About a decade ago the events party packed up its bags and left. moved off Main Street to the Hougen was among the group of more spacious accommodations people that took up the reins and of Shipyards Park. ran the Whitehorse Winter CarniHougen misses having the val from 1946 through 1950. downtown retailers, banks, bars “It was a very broad-based and restaurants all get involved, event, not too different from he said. today, in fact,” said Hougen. They used to compete for the There were lots of contests most elaborate decorations and Rolf Hougen Photo/Yukon Archives and events for the kids, held out costumes, he said. Auctioning the Garter, 1950 Winter Carnival. on the ice behind the White Pass This year, Rendezvous will rebuilding, he said. turn to Main Street for one day of certainly changed the dogs comThe whole event was a fundForce, he said. There was the one-dog-pull, events and festivities, and Hougen pletely from the working dogs of raiser for a new civic centre that While the 1950 carnival was a snowshoe races, and contests to is happy to see it, he said. those years. would later be called the Jim great success, it was a bit much build fires and boil water. But he also laments that people “These were primarily First Light Arena. for the organizers. Hougen’s favourite event was Nation people, although the head “We raised $14,000. And “I guess we all got burned out, do not seem to be as interested in the dog sled races, he said. of the RCMP in Old Crow was $14,000 was a lot of money then, or whatever. We didn’t run it after community activities as they once “There were no, what you were. one of the racers who brought a compared with $14,000 today,” 1950.” would call, professional racers. team down. To me that was an said Hougen. But it wasn’t too long before “Before television came, the They were all trappers who had exciting event, because of the The U.S. army was in town Whitehorse started to itch for a participation of people in the dog teams. And they came from tradition of the people. That’s all for the festivities that year for a winter festival again. community was much, much all over the Yukon, including Old they did in the wintertime, was military exercise, and organizers The carnival returned in 1962, greater than today. People can stay Crow. use their dog teams on the trap made use of the soldiers’ skills. taking the name of the Yukon home and watch television, they “They competed with heavy line.” The communications unit Sourdough Rendezvous Festival. don’t have to go out for entertainsleigh dogs that were working The final year of the Whitestrung wires and installed teleAnd Hougen, of course, ment.” dogs. Right now, all the racers are horse Winter Carnival, in 1950, phones between all the downtown jumped right back on board. He The irony is that Hougen himprofessional, that’s all they do, is was a very special year, said events, said Hougen. chaired the festival in 1963. self pioneered reliable television train for dog races. And they’ve Hougen. And another unit was assigned The Yukon Sourdough Rendez- and radio services in the Yukon. to cut trees for a ski hill and invous Society registered in 1964, “I can take responsibility for stall a tow rope, all as part of the and this date is recognized for bringing television to Whitehorse training. anniversaries. – be condemned for it, I guess – Operation of that ski hill, Hougen has been directly located near where Hamilton involved with the festival for most but it’s here.” But Rendezvous is also here to Boulevard is now, was later of its 50-year modern history stay, he said. And that’s thanks to handed over to the Canadian Air as well. He has not served on the many, many people who have contributed their blood, sweat and tears over the years. This year’s team has seen a lot of new people with fresh ideas, he said. “I think they’ve done a great job this year. They’ve got a lot of events and several new events. It’s pretty packed with activities. I think this will be the best one in FROM YOUR LOCAL JEWELLERS AT many years.” ud It will be the best, while still p sp u remaining true to its history, he on D sor a l said. u of Q ueen Candidate, Pa “Rendezvous remains much the same as it was 50 years ago. Not a heck of a lot of change. Honest, reliable, Some new events, some dropped top quality workmanship. events, but really no significant by harlotte Residential & Commercial difference. Which says something: framing, siding, decks, renovations it means it was pretty good 50 & spray foam insulation. years ago, too.” 204A Main Street • Whitehorse • 668-928 News Reporter

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Clockwise from top: Carnival sleigh ride, 1948; Chief Jim Boss and RCMP Inspector Kronkhite, 1948; Main Street parade, 1950 and dog sledding in 1948.

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Street party returns to main drag Jesse Winter News Reporter

f you’ve ever wanted to hurl a frozen turkey down Main Street, this weekend you will get your chance. The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous is reviving its Main Street party as part of its big 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. There are events that we couldn’t throw on Main Street anymore,” said assistant manager Claire Beach. “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 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 pitching in to co-host an evening concert featuring Vancouver’s The Matinee and the Midnight Sons, winners of this year’s recent BYTE Battle of the Bands.

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Street hockey on Main Street in 2006.

The Matinee will be adding to the festival’s roots-rock sounds, blending banjos and mandolins with pop beats and husky vocals. It should be a perfect mix with the Midnight Sons’ haunting northern sound. Don’t worry, Shipyards Park will still be busy with flying chainsaws and flour packing the following weekend as usual, but Beach said this year the organizers have a lot more going on as well. “There is lots happening. One of the biggest events that we’re excited about is that we have (Saskatoon-based rock band) The Sheepdogs playing two different shows. The one is already sold out, but we’re looking at ways we can expand our

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capacity. 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, and what was bigger in the 60s than James Bond?

Our biggest congratulations to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival for 50 years of Festival celebrations! Proudly supporting Fleuressa Smith as Queen Candidate for 2014. We wish her and all the Queen candidates the best of luck! Have fun and drive safely everyone!

“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. The 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 our 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 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. “Lets just say there will be a 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. Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Society on the 50th anniversary of the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival. Winter’s highlight for Yukoners young and old, it is a fantastic celebration of our history and culture, and an unforgettable Yukon experience. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who make this festival possible: first to the many sponsors, for without you there would be no Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival; secondly, the board of directors and members of the Sourdough Rendezvous Society. Last but not least, hats off to the army of volunteers who work tirelessly to make it all happen. It is you who make the Sourdough Rendezvous Festival such a truly memorable experience. Congratulations, and here’s to another 50 years,

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The Sheepdogs, Elliott Brood headline this year’s festival Jesse Winter

line the Party on the Waterfront. The band, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, shot to fame in fter nearly three years 2011 when they won a Rolling on the road, Ryan GulStone contest and landed on the len and his bandmates cover of the magazine – the first needed a break. unsigned band to pull off such The timing couldn’t have a feat. been better, really, because their Since then it’s been three first gig back on the road is also years of touring at near breakthe first time that the Sheepneck pace, Gullen said. But dogs’ bassist and his comrades while the Rolling Stone cover will play the Yukon. coup netted them some big They’re one of a number of headlines and attention, it’s high-profile bands playing at the foundation they laid on the this Sourdough Rendezvous Canadian indie-touring circuit and, as any Yukoner who has long before Hollywood came experienced the festival knows, calling that keeps them on resting up ahead of time is a everyone’s radar. good idea. “For us, we had been mak“My dad lived in Whitehorse ing music together for so long. from ‘72 to ‘77. He tells me It was easier to deal with the stories from up there, but I’ve pressures of making new music, never actually been up there,” the whole Rolling Stone thing, Gullen said. Needless to say, he’s because it felt to us we had been pumped. Submitted Photo/Yukon News a band for a really long time. The Sheepdogs will take the The Sheepdogs will be playing at the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. “Some of those people (in stage Saturday, Feb. 22 to head- the Rolling Stone contest) had been in a band for less than a described the band’s brand especially when you add in the year. We’d been touring around of southern rock as “groovy, banjos and mandolins of Vanfor years, losing money but harmonic, neo-psychedelic, couver’s The Matinee, who play learning how to deal with each easy-going and relaxed.” the kick-off Main Street party other. We had years where there Fresh from a Juno nominathis weekend. were no stakes to get mad at tion for their video single FeelThat suits Gullen just fine. each other and sort it all out,” ing Good, they’ll play this year’s “What is great about roots Gullen said. festival alongside Canadian folk music and kinds of older music, Now that they have, they’re roots rockers Elliott Brood. it was a lot less complicated, confident they can keep the “I think it’s really cool. We’ve you’re not auto-tuning it. It’s good times coming through played with them before. We all about more about a mood and their well-established sound. hung out at the Dakota Tavern a feeling, and an emotional feelOne part Lynyrd Skynyrd, in Toronto,” Gullen said. ing, or just hanging out drinkone part The Doors, with a The bands won’t be sharing beers.” heavy dose of shaggy beards ing the same stage – Elliott 9002 Quartz Rd As anyone who’s been part of and a whole lot of flannel, Brood plays the Licenced to the annual festival knows, there Whitehorse the Sheepdogs have earned a Thrill party at the Kwanlin Dun will be plenty of that over the 633.4563 place next to Canada’s folkCultural Centre on Feb. 21 – weekend. www.yukoncoffee.com rock legends. When the cover but the paring gives the festival Contact Jesse Winter at was announced, Rolling Stone jessew@yukon-news.com a distinctly roots-rock sound, News Reporter

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Festival events! For more details check www.yukonrendezvous.com Friday, February 14 Queens Fashion Show 6–8 PM Tea dresses, walking suits, and ball gowns... OH MY! Come and enjoy an evening full of revelry and entertainment as you get to know our queen contestants while they showcase period fashions of the gold rush era. We’ll also explore fashions from the past 50 years! Tickets at the Yukon Inn. Location: Yukon Inn, Fireside Room $15 adult, $10 youth/child/senior Rendezvous Pub Crawl 7 PM Sponsored by Yukon Brewing Co. Hop on the Rendezvous bus and join us for our first Pub Crawl! Ticket price includes your seat on the bus, a chance to win swag, and drink specials at each bar exclusive to the pub-crawlers! Last stop is at the Sourdough Sam Saloon for the Sam’s contest. Location: Various bars, $20 per seat (19+ event) 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Lip Sync! Join us as we kick off the 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest in the theme of “Retro Sam.” These guys are sure to put on a show! $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Continues until Feb. 23. Location: Takhini Hot Springs

Saturday, February 15 Queens Tea & Social 11 AM–2 PM Come join former queen participants in celebrating the 50th reunion and spend time with the 2014 candidates. Girl Guides of Canada–Yukon, celebrating 100 years of fun and service, will be lending a hand. Open to public. $5 at the door with limited seating. Location: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre STReeTFeST NooN–4 PM Proudly presented by Outside the Cube Location: Main Street Ping Pong Ball Drop NooN Presented by Hougen Group of Companies Hundreds of ping pong balls will be dropped from the top of Hougen Centre to the waiting hands down below. Each ball will be numbered and there will be prizes associated with each ball number. Kids can collect up to 10 balls each and turn them in for prizes. Ages 5–12 Location: outside Hougen Centre, Main Street Dod Sled Rides NooN–4 PM Presented by Muktuk Kennels Complimentary Dog Sled Rides for children 4–12 years of age. Register at the White Pass & Yukon Route Building. First come first served. Registration cutoff at 2:45 p.m. Location: Main Street, between Front St. & 2nd Ave. Caricaturist NooN–3:30 PM Complimentary thanks to Stantec Join Mark in the lobby of the Elijah Smith Building and get your face drawn for your favourite Rendezvous memory. Share your pictures on Facebook and Twitter and tag us, and you could win a prize! All ages. Location: Lobby of elijah Smith Building Hot Dog eating Contest 1–2:30 PM How many hot dogs can you eat in this timed event? Yes, we will be ready for a mess! Registration cutoff at 2 p.m. Ages 13–17. Location: Lobby of elijah Smith Building Frozen Turkey Bowling 1–3 PM Take your shot at trying to knock down all the pins while bowling with a frozen turkey! All frozen turkeys will be donated to Muktuk Kennelsand Mae Bacher Animal Shelter post event to feed the animals. Ages 13 + (adults too) Location: Main Street, between 3rd & 4th Ave Blast from the Past KIDSFeST 1–3 PM (Events run continuously on Main Street in front of Hougen Centre). Ages 5–12 • TIM BIT TOSS: How many Tim Bits can you get through Sourdough Sam’s mouth in this timed event? • MIDNIGHT SUN COFFEE ROASTER “BEAN BAG RELAY”: How fast can you hop your way to the finish line in this timed event? Prizes for all who participate. • FROZEN CHICKEN BOWLING: Even the little ones get to try their hand at ‘bowling’ a frozen chicken towards the bowling pins–prizes for all who participate. All frozen chickens will be donated to Muktuk Kennels and Mae Bacher Animal Shelter post event to feed the animals. Pie eating Contest 3 PM Who can eat their pie the fastest in this timed event? Registration cutoff at 2:30pm. Ages 13–17. Location: Lobby of elijah Smith Building

Aurora Colour War 3:30 PM Presented by Stantec Imagine a snowball fight. Now imagine if the snow was purple, red, green, or blue… that’s the Aurora Paint War! You are going to get dirty and colourful, so dress accordingly! The paint is made with cornstarch or flour, and therefore very easy to remove and safe for consumption should it be ingested. Disposable ponchos will be for sale at the event. Ages 13+ (including Adults). Location: Main Street, in front of Yukon Travel Snow Carving Commemorative Unveiling 4 PM Presented in part by Lotteries Yukon, City of Whitehorse and Don Watt Join us in watching the talented carvers are they create a commemorative Rendezvous snow sculpture in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Carving will take place in front of the White Pass and Yukon Route building. Location: Main Street Party on Main 7–11 PM Proudly presented by Outside the Cube Join us to kick-off Rendezvous in style! In partnership with the Frostbite Music Society, Rendezvous hosts an outdoor concert with entertainment for all ages, featuring headliner band, The Matinée. Location: Main Street Families attend FRee outside the concert grounds $5 for 19+ access to both hot and cold bars Caricaturist 7–10 PM Complimentary thanks to Stantec Join Mark on Main Street and get your face drawn for your favourite Rendezvous memory. Share your pictures on Facebook and Twitter and tag usyou could win a prize! Location: Main Street 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest Queen of the Creeks 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Ever wondered what a man looks like showing off the latest in ladies’ fashions? Watch this portion of the Sourdough Sam competition to find out. $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs Rendezvous at the Legion various times Organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 Various events at the Legion including Dinner and Dance on Fridays and Saturdays, Tournaments (Cribbage, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard, Poker) and hot food available during the day. Contact the Legion for more information at 667-2800 or 667-2802. Location: 503 Steele Street

Sunday, February 16 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Bare n’ Boot! If their fashion style didn’t work to win over the ladies, will a striptease? $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs Rendezvous at the Legion various times Organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 Various events at the Legion including Dinner and Dance on Fridays and Saturdays, Tournaments (Cribbage, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard, Poker) and hot food available during the day. Contact the Legion for more information at 667-2800 or 667-2802. Location: 503 Steele Street

Monday, February 17 2013 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Karaoke Sam! You watched them lip sync, but can they actually hold a tune? $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhini hotsprings.com. Contest continues until Feb. 23. Location: Takhini Hot Springs

Tuesday, February 18 2014 Int. Snow Carving Competition ALL DAY Organized by the City of Whitehorse Teams from around the world continue to craft their snow sculptures. Judging will take place Saturday morning, with awards Saturday afternoon on location. Location: Shipyards Park Queen Variety Show 7 PM Come check out the queens as they showcase their talents before the Sourdough Sam contestants show off their dating skills! $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers So Sam thinks he can dance! Who said there were no more dancing Casanovas? $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn Yukon Arm Wrestling Championship 8 PM Presenting Sponsor: Jarvis St. Saloon Test your strength at this competition for a chance at the title as Yukon’s Arm Wrestling Champion! Featuring male and female categories. Location: Jarvis Street Saloon The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs

Wednesday, February 19 2014 Int. Snow Carving Competition ALL DAY Organized by the City of Whitehorse Teams from around the world continue to craft their snow sculptures. Judging will take place Saturday morning, with awards Saturday afternoon on location. Location: Shipyards Park 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Dating Game & Kielbasa Eating Contest! Watch the Sams try to use their dating savvy and wit to impress the ladies. $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn Hairy Leg, Tattoo, & Beard/Mustache Competitions immediately following Sourdough Sam Competition Calling all hairy northerners! And those with awesome tattoos! We’re searching for the hairiest legs, the best new and old beard growth, and the sweetest looking mustache you can sport! $10 to participate, $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs

Thursday, February 20 2014 Int. Snow Carving Competition ALL DAY Organized by the City of Whitehorse Teams from around the world continue to craft their snow sculptures. Judging will take place Saturday morning, with awards Saturday afternoon on location. Location: Shipyards Park Yukon College Queen’s Luncheon 11:30–1:30 PM Sponsored by Yukon College and Culinary Arts Program. Open to the public. $12/adult, $7 student/senior/child. Tickets available through Yukon Arts Centre Box Office and Arts Underground. Location: Yukon College Cafeteria Rendezvous with Murder Dinner Theatre 6 PM Supported by Lotteries Yukon, YTG Tourism & Culture, and Canadian Heritage Murder and mystery surround the guests on this evening of entertainment and superb food. Diners have the task of solving the Rendezvous-style crime. Scripted by playwright Erin McMullan, directed by Anton Solomon. (19+ event) Location: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, Tickets are $65.00 through Yukon Arts Centre Box office Rendezvous Mini Giant Bingo 6 PM Organized by Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society Guaranteed $9500 in cash prizes to be won: early birds, regular games and bonanza. Doors open 3:30 p.m. Games begin 6:00 p.m. License # 2014-014. Location: elks Hall

Superstar! 7 PM Presenting Sponsor: Yukon Energy Come out and cheer on talented Yukoners as they vie for the top prize in the competition. 2014 will feature a special prize based on public vote! Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Tickets are $20/Adult, $12 Senior/Student through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground. 2014 Sourdough Sam Contest 8 PM Organized by Snowshoe Shufflers Talent No Talent/Knighting! As we start to wrap up the contest, the Sams pull out all the stops as they show you their hidden talent—or lack of it! Gillian Campbell and her band will perform following the show. $5.00 Admission. Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn Lions CASINo! 8 PM Organized by Lions Clubs of Whitehorse Society Blackjack Tables, Roulette Wheel, Crown and Anchor Wheel! License # 2014-007 Location: Yukon Inn, Fireside Room The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs Rendezvous at the Legion various times Organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 Various events at the Legion including Dinner and Dance on Fridays and Saturdays, Tournaments (Cribbage, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard, Poker) and hot food available during the day. Contact the Legion for more information at 667-2800 or 667-2802. Location: 503 Steele Street

Friday, February 21 NorthwesTel Spelling Bee 9 AM–3 PM Sponsored by NorthwesTel Champions from across Yukon compete for bragging rights and cash prizes! Categories include English, French, and Francophone. Location: YTG Administration Building Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Recreational Hockey Tournament 9 AM–MIDNIGHT Organized by Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League. Cheer on the teams in this recreational hockey event with ‘A’, ‘B’, and women’s divisions. Location: Takhini Arena and Canada Games Centre Dog Sled Workshop & Display 11 AM–2 PM Sponsored by RBC, Royal Bank & RBC, Dominion Securities; Organized by Casaventures, ‘Training with love’ Join in educational workshops on caring for sled dogs. Free rides for children 4–12 years of age. Location: Shipyards Park, Jenni House/Rendezvous office Rendezvous Tent, Shipyards Park 11 AM–6 PM Entertainment includes Gillian Campbell, Cancan Line, Military Band, Ryan McNally, Boyd Benjamin, Diyet, Old Cabin and many, many more local performers. KIDSFeST Slide ‘N Glide, Kids Activities 11 AM Take part in races and fun games on the hill! Don’t forget to bring your sleigh or snow toy to join in the fun. At 2 p.m. there will be singing by the fire. Have a hot cup of cocoa and maybe a girl-guide cookie. Mt. Sima Mini Terrain Park 11 AM–2 PM Organized by Friends of Mt Sima Society Snow terrain park with 3 features, straight box, kink box & butter box. Skiers, snowboarders, and Green Run ability level with own equipment. Helmets manditory. Location: Shipyards Park NW corner Snow Castle Dedication Ceremony NooN The official unveiling of the Snow Castle! Location: Shipyards Park Yukon Sourdough Air Display Aircraft Arrivals ALL DAY Sponsored by Westmark Whitehorse Location: Whitehorse International Airport 2014 Int. Snow Carving Competition ALL DAY Organized by the City of Whitehorse Teams from around the world continue to craft their snow sculptures. Judging will take place Saturday morning, with awards Saturday afternoon on location. Location: Shipyards Park Cabane à sucre, Sugar Shack ALL DAY Organized by the Association franco-yukonnaise Venez goûter à la tire d’érable et à bien d’autres produits! Come and enjoy maple toffee. Location: Shipyards Park

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Family Fun Fair NooN–5 PM Organized by Yukon Soccer Association Kids have an opportunity to win prizes by playing a variety of games. $1 admission fee. Location: Whitehorse elementary School

Prince and Princess extravaganza 3–5 PM Two age categories for boys and girls—ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 12. Back by royal decree, we are on the lookout for little cuties everywhere to come out and play! Location: Shipyards Park, Main Performance Tent

The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhini hotsprings.com. Contest continues until Feb. 23. Location: Takhini Hot Springs

Rendezvous Fiddle Show (Afternoon Matinee) 3 PM Presenting Sponsor: Mic Mac Toyota Featuring Canadian Grand Champions Calvin Vollrath & Mark Sullivan joined by Daniel Lapp. Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Tickets are $25.00 adult/$15 student/senior/child through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground 4th Annual Rendezvous Grad Challenge 3 PM Presented by TD Group and Canadian Tire Come out and cheer on our high schoold grad classes as they compete for prize money! Traditional events include: Bed Races, Partner Pack, Axe Throw, Chainsaw Chuck, Smoosh Board, and Log Toss. Location: Shipyards Park Rendezvous Fiddle Show 7 PM Presenting Sponsor: Mic Mac Toyota Featuring Canadian Grand Champions Calvin Vollrath and Mark Sullivan joined by Daniel Lapp. Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Tickets are $25.00 adult/$15 student/senior/child through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground Rendezvous All-Ages Concert feat. The Sheepdogs 7 PM Presented in part by TD Group & Castle Rock Enterprises FREE admission to youth aged 12-18. Location: Shipyards Park, Rendezvous Tent, 19+ tickets are $25, through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground. Limited availability at door. License to Thrill: Since 1964 7:30 PM Presented in part by Premier Cabs Celebrate Rendezvous’ 50th birthday in the style of 007! Come dressed as your best secret agent, villain, or Bond girl and dance the night away to our headline band Elliott Brood. Plus, play some games in our mock Casino Royale for wonderful prizes! 19+ Location: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Tickets are $25/adult, $15 senior/student through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground. Rendezvous Drag Dance 8 PM–1 AM Organized by Queeryukon Bring out your inner Drag King or Queen and join us for a night of dancing with DJ Dash. Win prizes for best drag and indulge in tasty treats for all. Tickets available at Burnt Toast. Location: Town & Mountain Lounge Lions CASINo! 8 PM Organized by the Lions Clubs of Whitehorse Society Blackjack Tables, Roulette Wheel, Crown and Anchor Wheel! License # 2014-007 Location: Yukon Inn, Fireside Room Shuffler Soiree! 8 PM–1AM Snowshoe Shufflers invite you to join them for a night of live music and dancing, just the way Trapper’s Lounge is meant to be! Featuring performances by Quoia & Soul Migration. Appearances by characters & celebrities, including the Can-Can Dancers. $5.00 Admission Location: Trapper’s Lounge @ The Ramada Klondike Inn The Hair Freezing Contest ALL DAY Organized by Takhini Hot Springs It’s simple—take a dip at Takhini Hot Springs, freeze your hair in a crazy style, take a picture, and you could win one of the 3 big prizes! Send us your picture & name to swim@takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Springs Rendezvous at the Legion various times Organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 Various events at the Legion including Dinner and Dance on Fridays and Saturdays, Tournaments (Cribbage, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard, Poker) and hot food available during the day. Contact the Legion for more information at 667-2800 or 667-2802. Location: 503 Steele Street

Saturday, February 22 Annual Sourdough Pancake Breakfast 8 AM–1 PM Organized by: Knights of Columbus Location: CYo Hall, Corner of 4th and Steele Registration/Weigh In for one Dog Pull 9 AM Sponsored by Arctic Range Adventure Location: Shipyards Park, Snow Pad 2014 Int. Snow Carving Competition ALL DAY Organized by the City of Whitehorse Teams finish their snow sculptures with judging taking place all morning and awards presented in the afternoon. Location: Shipyards Park

Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Recreational Hockey Tournament 9 AM–Midnight Organized by the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League Cheer on the teams in this recreational hockey event with ‘A’, ‘B’, and women’s divisions. Location: Takhini Arena and Canada Games Centre Babe Southwick Memorial Dog Sled Races 10–11:30 AM Brought to you by RBC Dominion Securities / RBC Royal Bank / Yukon Yamaha 4-Dog/4 Mile, 6-Dog/6 Mile, plus recreational kids races to follow. Registration to participate must be completed by 9:30 a.m. Location: Start line at Shipyards Park Yukon Yamaha’s Mad(am) Trapper Contest 10 AM The athlete of all athletes! Enter this competition and you automatically enter the Flour Packing, Axe Throw, Chainsaw Chuck, Swede Saw, and Log Toss. Scores are combined to find the ultimate athlete, plus you can win prizes in all these events and the grand prize for the Mad(am) Trapper! Categories for men and women and $1500 in prizes! Broomball 3-on-3 Tournament 11 AM Organized by Yukon Broomball Association Come check out the Yukon’s coolest sport. Help celebrate our 30th year with a 3-on-3 tournament open to everyone over the age of 15. Sticks and balls supplied by the Yukon Broomball Association, with fun provided by you! Contact Craig Mitchell at business.craig@hotmail.com for details and to enter your team. Location: Shipyards Park Dog Sled Workshop & Display 11 AM–2 PM Sponsored by RBC, Royal Bank & RBC, Dominion Securities; Organized by Casaventures, ‘Training with love’ Join in educational workshops on caring for sled dogs. Free rides for children 4–12 years of age. Location: Shipyards Park Rendezvous Performance Tent 10 AM–4 PM Gillian Campbell, Can-Can Line, Military Band, Ryan McNally, Boyd Benjamin, Diyet, Old Cabin and many, many more local performers. Location: Shipyards Park KIDSFeST 11 AM Events taking place both inside and out! Come down to Shipyards Park (Frank Slim Building) to take part in the programming that is safe and fun for all ages. Location: Shipyards Park, Kids Area Yukon energy’s Family Wilderness Survival Contest 11 AM Bring the whole family to participate! Location: Shipyards Park Yukon electrical Flour Packing Contest 11:30AM This event showcases some of the life skills necessary to survive the Yukon at the turn of the century. Competitors pack hundreds of pounds of flour on their backs and head for the finish line. Location: Shipyards Park Mt. Sima Mini Terrain Park 11 AM–2 PM Organized by Friends of Mt Sima Society Snow terrain park with 3 features, straight box, kink box & butter box. Skiers, snowboarders, and Green Run ability level with own equipment. Helmets manditory. Location: Shipyards Park NW corner Junior & Senior one Dog Pull 11:30 AM Sponsored by Arctic Range Adventure Come watch these mighty K-9’s pull their weight and earn their supper! Location: Shipyards Park–Snow Pad Yukon Sourdough Air Display 12–3 PM Sponsored by Westmark Whitehorse Featuring squadrons from across North America! Location: Whitehorse International Airport FRee ADMISSIoN Family Fun Fair 12–5 PM Organized by the Yukon Soccer Association Kids have an opportunity to win prizes by playing a variety of games. $1 admission fee. Location: Whitehorse elementary Food Bank Chili Cook-off 1–4 PM Organized by The Whitehorse Food Bank Fundraiser for the Whitehorse Food Bank organized by Ryan Leef (MP). Celebrity chefs will be cooking their favourite chili recipes for the public. $20 at the door or $10 plus 1 or more non-perishable food item. Location: MacBride Museum

Community Challenge 1:30 PM Sponsored by Yukon College A fun filled contest based on a humorous theme. Got a team? Sign up at the Rendezvous Office. Come on out & show what your team is made of! Location: Shipyards Park, Ice oval Gazebo 4th Annual Rendezvous Grad Challenge Road Hockey Tournament 2 PM Presented by TD Group and Canadian Tire Round robin tournament, including finals. Each school will submit two teams of four (each team must have minimum 1 female). Location: Shipyards Park Hard Water Canoe Races 3–4 PM Sponsored by Kanoe People This one is an old favourite! Teams of 4 or 5 compete in this zany activity. Location: Shipyards Park Log Toss event 3–4 PM Sponsored by Arctic Star Printing test your strength and see how far you can toss a log! Categories for men and women. Location: Shipyards Park, Snow Pad 2014 River Runner 120 & Skijor Race 3 PM Organized by Dog Powered Sport Association of Yukon Dog sled and skijoring race, from Shipyards Park to Mendenhall, and back. Race finish on Sunday, Feb 23, 2014 at, 1 p.m. Location: Start Line at Shipyards Park Pet Parade 3:30 PM Sponsored by The Feed Store Dress your pet in their favourite outfit! Prizes awarded for the best entries. Entry is by donation to the Humane Society Yukon. Location: Shipyards Park, Rendezvous Tent Better Bodies Partner Pack 4 PM Sponsored by Better Bodies’ Teams of 2 compete in this grueling obstacle course. Great prizes to be won! Open to all couples. Location: Shipyards Park–Snow Pad Dog Howling Contest 4 PM Sponsored by The Feed Store Bring your furry friends on down and have them sing and howl to compete for the title of best howler! Entry is by donation to the Humane Society Yukon. Location: Shipyards Park, Rendezvous Tent Rendezvous at the Legion various times Organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 Various events at the Legion including Dinner and Dance on Fridays and Saturdays, Tournaments (Cribbage, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard, Poker) and hot food available during the day. Contact the Legion for more information at 667-2800 or 667-2802. Location: 503 Steele Street Queen Crowning 5:30 PM Sponsored by Superior Propane Featuring performances by the winner of the Queen Variety Show, as well as appearances from other Rendezvous characters. All this plus the crowning of the 2014 Rendezvous Queen & Court! Location: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Tickets are $20/Adult, $12/Senior/Student/Child through Yukon Arts Centre Box office and Arts Underground. ReNDezVoUS AT NIGHT 8 PM–1 AM Snow Sculptures & Fire Dancers! 8 PM–1 AM Take in the incredible snow sculptures at night while you tour the park and watch the fire dancers light up the night! Fireworks extravaganza 8:30 PM Presented by Back Country Construction & Capital Towing. Coordinated by Warren Zakus and Fireworks Committee. Pyrotechnics music performed by All City Band. Bring your radio tuned to 96.1FM, The Rush, and enjoy the show! Party on the Waterfront 8:45 PM–1 AM Supported by Lotteries Yukon, YTG Tourism & Culture, and Canadian Heritage. Join us in the Rendezvous Tent for an unforgettable night of live entertainment featuring the Juno Award winning band, The Sheepdogs! Location: Shipyards Park – Rendezvous Tent Tickets are sold out. Additional tickets may be available at the door. (19+)

Sunday, February 23 Sourdough Pancake Breakfast 8 AM–1 PM Organized by Knights of Columbus Location: CYo Hall, Corner of 4th and Steele Yukon Scrabble Championship 8 AM Organized by Whitehorse Scrabble Club Sponsored by Yukon College Eight-round tournament. Check in is from 8–8:30 a.m. First game at 9 a.m. sharp! $20 entry fee. Location: General Store Room, Gold Rush Inn

Cabane à sucre, Sugar Shack ALL DAY Organized by the Association franco-yukonnaise Venez goûter à la tire d’érable et à bien d’autres produits! Come and enjoy maple toffee. Location: Shipyards Park Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Recreational Hockey Tournament 9 AM–Midnight Organized by the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League Cheer on the teams in this recreational hockey event with ‘A’, ‘B’, and women’s divisions Location: Takhini Arena & Canada Games Centre Rendezvous Tent 10 AM–3 PM Bob’s & LoLo, Gillian Campbell, Boyd Benjamin, Military Band, and much more—don’t miss Quoia and Elliott Brood performing at our volunteer appreciation. Location: Shipyards Park Bobs & LoLo 10 AM–NooN Presented in part by TD Group & Castle Rock Enterprises Show times are 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Opportunity to meet the performers after each show! Location: Shipyards Park, Performance Tent Whip Saw Contest 10 AM Sponsored by Klondike Business Solutions One up. One down. And a giant whip saw in between. Remember the Whip Saw Contest? It’s back! Teams of two compete in this timed event to see which team can saw the wood the fastest. Categories for men and women. Location: Shipyards Park KIDSFeST 11 AM Events taking place both inside and out! Come down to Shipyards Park and the Frank Slim Building to take part in the programming that is safe and fun for all ages. Location: Shipyards Park, Kids Area Chainsaw Chuck Contest 11 AM–1 PM Presented in part by Totaltrac (2012) Inc. This event is about physical strength & technique, but also helps relieve frustration. Cash prizes awarded for the top 3 men and women! Location: Shipyards Park, Snow Pad Swede Saw Contest 12–1:30 PM Sponsored by Builders Supplyland How fast can you saw a log? Remember to pull, not push your way through this one! Location: Shipyards Park Yukon Sourdough Air Display 12–3 PM Sponsored by Westmark Whitehorse Featuring squadrons from across North America! Location: Whitehorse International Airport FRee ADMISSIoN 4th Annual Rendezvous Grad Challenge 1 PM Teens vs. Queens Exhibition Road Hockey Game Presented by TD Group and Canadian Tire Fun exhibition game that sees our grad challenge road hockey champions take on the Queen’s Court! Location: Shipyards Park Axe Throw Contest 1–3 PM Sponsored by Solid Gold Communications Men and women’s divisions compete while spectators are encouraged to stay in the bleachers for this one. Gold nuggets to be won! Location: Shipyards Park, Snow Pad Human Bowling, Ages 5–17 1–2 PM Human Bowling, Ages 18+ 2–3 PM Sponsored by Telus Contestants are placed on an innertube at the top of the tobaggan hill and bowl themselves down, attempting to knock over as many bowling pins as possible! Location: Shipyards Park, Slide/Glide Hill Truck Pull 2–3 PM Presented by Matco Transportation Systems The truck pull competition is back! Do you and your friends have what it takes to pull a truck? Grab your team of 10 to 20 people and come find out! Location: Shipyards Park, ogilvie & Front St. Aurora Colour War 2 PM Presented by Stantec Teens and adults already got to try out the Aurora Colour War at StreetFest. Now, those 12 and under get a chance to take part! Come dressed to get dirty! Disposable ponchos will be for sale at the event. Location: Shipyards Park Rendezvous Wrap-Up Parade 3–4 PM Featuring Rendezvous character floats with highlights from the past 50 years to celebrate the theme of Blast from the Past. (Parade entries should converge at 1 PM for judging.) Float staging area at Whitehorse Elementary School.

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Family Fun Fair NooN–5 PM Organized by Yukon Soccer Association Kids have an opportunity to win prizes by playing a variety of games. $1 admission fee. Location: Whitehorse elementary School

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Friday February 21 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Northwestel Spelling Bee (YTG Admin Bldg.)

11:00AM – 12:00PM

Mount Sima Mini Terrain Park (Shipyards Park)

3:00PM – 5:00PM

Rendezvous is all about the kids! Friday , Feb. 21 Come on out with family and friends and join in the fun on the heritage day holiday

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Prince & Princess Contest (Shipyards Park Tent)

saturday February 22 8:00AM – 10:00AM Sourdough Pancake Breakfast (CYO HALL)

There will be toboggan races, skating, snowboarding, and other events for the whole family. Be sure to bring your sleigh or snow toy so you can join in the fun. Plus, we’ll warm up later in the day with hot cocoa and cookies. See you there at 11 a.m.

11:00AM – 12:00PM

Mount Sima Mini Terrain Park

Also on Friday, catch the Northwestel spelling Bee. It starts at 9 a.m. in the main foyer of the YTG Administration Building on Second Avenue. Watch as these talented kids from across the territory compete in both English and French. Proudly sponsored by NorthwesTel. There will also be dog sled workshops and displays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on FrIdAY ANd SATurdAY. Sponsored by royal Bank & rBC – dominion Securities, kids can partake in educational workshops about caring for sled dogs. Children up to the age of 12 can also get a free dog-sled ride. This event is organized by Normand & Karine Casavant and CasAdventures Sled dogs.

(Shipyards Park)

11:00AM – 11:45AM Family Wilderness Survival Contest (Shipyards Park)

12:00PM – 5:00PM Family Fun Fair

(Whitehorse Elementary)

3:30PM – 4:30PM

Friday is also the day for the prinCe and prinCess extravaganza. It’s a friendly, fun competition with two age categories — 4 to 7 and 8 to 12. The royal event is held at Shipyards Park in the main performance tent starting at 3 p.m.

Pet Parade & Dog Howling

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saturday , Feb. 22

sunday February 23

Come out and partiCipate in kids aCtivities and events throughout the day at shipyards park. events Begin at 11:00 a.m.

8:00AM – 10:00AM Sourdough Pancake

Plus, Saturday is the day for pet lovers! Get your pet all dolled up so they can join in the pet parade, organized by the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. rendezvous is pleased to partner with them on this event. Entry is by donation to Humane Society Yukon. The pet parade is at 3:30 p.m. in Shipyards Park.

10:00AM & 11:30AM

Then stay for the dog howling Contest at 4 p.m., also organized by Mae Bachur Animal Shelter representatives.

10:00AM – 1:00PM

Bobs and Lolo

(Shipyards Park Tent)

Kidsfest Indoor Activities (Shipyards Park Tent)

sunday , Feb. 23

11:30AM – 12:30PM Pizza Lunch

(Shipyards Park Tent)

on sunday, kids rule the main performanCe tent! There will be two performances by Treehouse favorites BoBs & lolo.

3:00AM – 4:00PM

Plus, FACE PAINTING, HoT CoCoA, A FrEE PIzzA luNCH, ANd MorE KIdS ACTIvITIES in Shipyards Park and the YSr tent until 12 p.m.!

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Find the events schedule in the centre spread of the souvenir program or download it from our site at yukonrendezvous.com. Special thanks to all the sponsors and contributors who make these activities possible for Yukon children and their families!

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he started in a beautiful red dress. It was sleeveless, with a gold piece of fabric down the front. She wore it with a large matching red hat and black boa. That’s not a getup the average woman could pull off. But no one has ever accused Gillian Campbell of being average. Over decades of performing on stage, designer Ray Buchanan has outfitted her with more than $100,000 worth of original hand-beaded gowns, hats, jewelry, and boas. Those creations – along with the exuberant woman who wears them – have become as much a part of Rendezvous festivities in the Yukon as anything else. This year Campbell has been named an honourary lifetime member of the Rendezvous board. It’s an honour that Campbell compares to “winning an Oscar.” Festival organizers say it is well deserved. “She’s so much a part of everyone’s favourite Rendezvous stories,” said board president Marj Eschak. “She

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forming annually at Whitehorse’s Rendezvous events. A self-professed “touchy, feely, huggy sort of person,” Campbell’s “Klondike Kate” shows have always been musical. She’ll sing herself, but aims to include as much audience participation as possible. The crowds grew quickly. In the early years, Rendezvous sets scheduled to last 45 minutes at Whitehorse’s Sternwheeler Lounge would go on for hours. During one show, Campbell remembers coming out to perform and finding audience members had borrowed chairs from an adjacent restaurant so that they could have a seat. “I said, if the fire marshal comes in here they’ll be hell to pay,” she says. The manager of the event pointed to a man sitting on the floor near the front of the stage. It was the fire marshal. On another occasion, a particularly excited fan tried to get to the front of the line to see a show. “Some guy thumped him out. They said, ‘No we’re waiting for Gillian,’” she remembers. “That’s very nice and very sweet but I don’t want people having a punch-up to get in my show.” Over the years she’s faced food poisoning, broken zippers and laryngitis. Then there was the time that former MP and deputy prime minister, Erik Nielsen,

Friday, February 14, 2014 Yukon News - Rendezvous 2014 tried to undo her zipper while she was sitting on his lap. “I said, you naughty boy, you keep your hands to yourself.” He’s the only one who has ever tried to do that, she said. Campbell’s show has taken her across Canada and all over the world promoting the Yukon. But for all that she’s given to the territory, Campbell says she’s received much in return. That includes close friendships with a core group of people who have watched Rendezvous grow to this year’s 50th anniversary. “The whole crew is wonderful, just love them all,” she says. The Yukon is responsible for introducing her to her second husband, Edward, and a marriage that has lasted 25 years. Edward was a bank manager in Dawson City when Campbell got off the plane in 1967. He and a manager from another bank had been asked to pick up the luggage for the new performers in town. “Gillian came off the plane, with these two babies in her arms, and I said to (him) ‘I think she’s going to be the best of the whole works,’” he remembers. Decades since it started, the show hasn’t changed much. “We do a lot of the old stuff, you won’t catch me doing rap,” Campbell says laughing. And she can still pack in the crowds. “People would come from Alaska. There was one guy who came from Fairbanks every year just to be the doorman at Gillian’s show,” Eschak said. After a hiatus, she returned to Rendezvous in 2010. She’ll perform wherever she’s asked, whether that’s at a high school or a special performance at the Macaulay Lodge and Thomson Centre continuing care homes. The people singing with her there are the same ones who filled the Sternwheeler Lounge in the early years. Eschak says she’s seen residents, many of whom struggle with Alzheimer’s, light up when Campbell enters the room and starts to sing. For the 50th anniversary she will be at a variety of events around the city. That includes the Queen contest, the Sams show, the Queen reunion and the tent at Shipyards Park. She says she’ll always be grateful for the career she’s been able to create for herself and her family. “The Yukon has always been so good to us.” Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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A bicycle contraption could be used to power a propeller to drive it forward. According to Varicle, in various newspaper interviews, the balloon could: “carry speedy relief to the Klondike District,” enable a topographical and geographical survey of the country, and aid in finding a good railroad route to the interior. After that, the party would look for the missing Andree expedition, another balloon party that went missing the year before in an attempt to reach the North Pole from Spitzbergen Island. Varicle’s scheme appeared to cover all the bases. Aside from the vast distances separating Spitzbergen and the Klondike, the lost Andree party had only been in the air for a few days before taking refuge on an island only a short distance from its point of departure, though the remains of the party weren’t discovered for another 34 years. No one, including Varicle, was aware of that at the time. Despite the extensive press coverage of the Varicle party’s intended balloon trip to the Klondike, Varicle came north without balloon (there was no supply of gas available), and mined on Dominion Creek for a number of years. Another balloonist, named John Leonard, however, did. He demonstrated his lighter-thanair balloon in Dawson City on several occasions, and his demonstrations were well covered by the newspapers of the day. While floating over Dawson City, Leonard hung beneath his balloon, performing on a trapeze. He also parachuted from the balloon, twice landing in the Yukon River (he had to swim to shore) and was injured after landing on the steep roof of the N. A. T. & T. Co store on Front Street. Varicle’s mining venture didn’t work out, so by 1902, he had set

from Paris, France, was a member of the French “Geographical Society,” and a founding member of the French Electrical Engineer Society. He was known to have by Michael Gates secured a number of patents, ave you ever heard of including the universal key can Jean Anthony Varicle, the opener, a photographic telegraph French balloonist, dentist, instrument, and a “combination and would-be polar explorer, who key used by the French governlived in Dawson City after the ment in connections with time Klondike Gold Rush? The queslocks on all post office property.” tion was posed by Chris Allan, a He was also a dentist. US Parks Service historian, and I He had a reputation as one of acknowledged that I knew of him. the most experienced balloonThe question is, what do I really ists in Europe. In early 1898, know about the man? the United States military had In the era before powered intended to purchase two of his flight, lighter-than-air balloons balloons for use in the Spanishwere the only means to ascend American war, but he couldn’t into the firmament. The Klondike produce them in time to meet Gold Rush was an excellent optheir timetable. portunity for aeronauts to come According to early newspaper up with all kinds of gold-rush accounts, some provided to me schemes. by Allan, Varicle was preparing to One of the more publicized venture to the Klondike. His balloon would be steered by means proposals came from Dr. Anof a sail and rope dragging below. thony Varicle. Varicle, who came

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up a dentistry practice in Dawson City, advertising painless extractions, and had become an active booster of the community and eager participant in the social life. Upon a number of occasions, he even acted as French consul, when the incumbent, R. AuziasTurenne, was out of town. The Arctic Brotherhood Hall was packed tightly with interested spectators on Saturday evening, August 5, 1905, to hear about Varicle’s grand scheme: to make Dawson City the headquarters for an experimental station, which would organize a polar expedition, and be the point of departure for the North Pole. According to the Dawson Daily News, a thousand people crammed into the gaily decorated and electrically illuminated hall. When he stepped onto the stage he was greeted by an ovation like few ever heard in Dawson. The elite of Dawson attended to endorse his proposal: Commissioner McInnes, M.P Alfred Thompson, Chief Justice Dugas, and Superintendent Z.T. Wood of the Royal North West Mounted Police. The consuls of Norway and Sweden were there too. The program for the evening included vocal performances by several local singers. The ladies received a bouquet of flowers each time they ascended the stage to perform. The esteemed doctor invested considerable sums of his own money in the proposition, and was successful in establishing the International Yukon Polar Institute, and publishing an impressive prospectus for the society. Dr. Varicle, not being fluent in the English language, had Charles MacDonald speak on his behalf. MacDonald had performed a similar task for Varicle before a recent gathering of visitors from the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Dr. Varicle had Fisheries and Oceans Canada

presented the visiting engineers with a lovely album of Klondike photos. The album itself had been decorated with pyrographic art by local artist Mort Craig, and the esteemed doctor had subsequently been made an honorary member of the society. The expedition, MacDonald explained, would not reach the pole by balloon. Instead, a party of experienced northerners would travel over land and ice by sled. By September, Dr. Varicle had made his way Outside, accompanied by MacDonald, intent on promoting the North Pole expedition, but his trail gets cold at this point. The expedition never happened. On July 26, 1907, Varicle died of stomach cancer in Seattle, where he had again been practising dentistry. Dr. Varicle is typical of many of the colourful people who graced the charismatic Klondike capital in the post-gold rush period, but about whom we must piece together their story from many sources. A quick scan of the Yukon genealogical website reveals that he held a number of claims and mined, but so did everyone else in Dawson. The government records revealed little about his stay in the Yukon. I have not located any of his personal papers yet. The information I have found so far provides more questions than answers. What about his life in France before coming to America, for example? It is possible that careful scrutiny of archival material in France would inform us of the early life of this intriguing gentleman? It won’t be possible to connect all the historical dots without some more history hunting… Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in Whitehorse. His latest book, Dalton’s Gold Rush Trail, is available in Yukon stores. You can contact him at msgates@northwestel.net

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The following list of arrears of taxes has been prepared in accordance with Tax lien procedures in the Assessment and Taxation Act. Unless the arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, a tax lien will be registered at the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date of this advertisement in accordance with Section 88 of the Assessment and Taxation Act. Roll Number

Registered Owner

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CARPENTERS HALL ASSOCIATION GLYNN, MICHAEL THOMAS HODGINSON, WILLIAM & POND, SAMATHA LACOSSE, EVANN DEBRA LYNNE PESCHKE, MARK ROUGH, JAMES W F HENNESSEY, ASHEYA MAH, TIPPY WILKINSON, TYYA TERVOERT, HEINZ F & KARLA H 37724 YUKON INC LITTLE, BRIAN ROBERT LITTLE, BRIAN ROBERT 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC LITTLE, BRIAN ROBERT 37724 YUKON INC LITTLE, BRIAN ROBERT 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC 37724 YUKON INC CARLICK, ALLAN & CATHIE MACLELLAN, CATHERINE & ROBERT J SMITH, STEVE BOB, CLAUDIA DAWN HANSEN, GUSTAV H & STELLA DICKEY, DUTTIE & MCGINNIS, LEN FAULDS, NON MARIE/ROCHE, CARLY & WONGA, KEVIN/GRAHAM, JACQUELINE EVANS, JOE LEE DJEARAM, SANTHANA & SALEENA A BUYCK, CHERYL L & SPROKKREEFF, ANDREW MITCHEL ANTONIC, JELENA KUIPER, CATHERINE MORGINN, CATHERINE MILLS, RENEE & MALCOLM MENZIES, MICHAEL SHAUN CRAVEN, BRYAN ROY & DION, BRENDA L SHAW, REG WEAVER, BRENDA CHARLENE L’HENAFF, MICHAEL W & RHONDA K KELLY, MARK A GREFF, CHRISTINE & HEARD, PAUL REEDER, PATRICIA ANNE & KENNETH A 46645 YUKON INC COLLEE, JENNA & STROCHINSKI, TREVOR ALTON, SUSAN HELEN & JANKE, DANIEL JACOB OMILON, DALE THOMAS & KAREN LOUISE DRIFT, WYATT BOYD SLONSKI, DUSTIN BENJAMIN BROOK, DAVID/ STALEY, PETER RAYMOND BAKK, WARREN WINSTON & BRITNI SHAE REDLIN, IAN STUART SIMARD, ROBERT BOYD

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8,246.89 1,792.26 109.39 1,905.60 1,959.03 2,070.12 2,381.30 496.02 1,069.14 4,254.96 2,741.80 2,461.31 2,426.27 2,435.75 2,437.04 2,437.04 2,426.27 2,437.04 2,426.27 2,437.04 2,437.04 2,437.04 2,437.04 2,437.04 6,327.60 1,371.32 1,129.13 871.76 1,452.97 1,500.38 990.99

824.69 179.23 25.00 190.56 195.90 207.12 238.13 49.60 106.91 425.50 274.18 246.13 242.63 243.58 243.70 243.70 242.63 243.70 242.63 243.70 243.70 243.70 243.70 243.70 632.76 137.13 112.91 87.78 145.30 150.04 99.10

9,071.58 1,971.49 134.39 2,096.16 2,154.93 2,277.24 2,619.43 545.62 1,176.05 4,680.46 3,015.98 2,707.44 2,668.90 2,679.33 2,680.74 2,680.74 2,668.90 2,680.74 2,668.90 2,680.74 2,680.74 2,680.74 2,680.74 2,680.74 6,960.36 1,508.45 1,242.04 959.54 1,598.27 1,650.42 1,090.09

24796 29876 57388 57388 93-95 96-40 95-17 95-17 29819 CC195 98-142 98-142 2004-0087 2012-0048 CC69 CC133 29877 53574 75557 89-67 94-71 2007-0018 2007-0044 2008-0094 2008-0097 2005-0167

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3,949.62 1,934.40 5,790.53 2,653.30 927.64 496.49 1,489.96 1,940.97 3,343.12 1,305.92 2,427.40 2,574.85 4,972.54 904.63 1,644.51 497.58 5,714.58 3,510.11 735.75 2,104.64 2,669.84 6,798.22 504.58 2,102.84 2,159.61 2,578.70

394.96 193.44 579.05 265.33 92.76 49.65 149.00 194.08 334.31 130.59 242.74 257.49 497.25 90.46 164.45 49.76 571.46 351.01 73.58 210.46 266.98 679.80 50.46 210.28 215.96 257.87

4,344.58 2,127.84 6,369.58 2,918.63 1,020.40 546.14 1,638.96 2,135.05 3,677.43 1,436.51 2,670.14 2,832.34 5,469.79 995.09 1,808.96 547.34 6,286.04 3,861.12 809.33 2,315.10 2,936.82 7,478.02 555.04 2,313.12 2,375.57 2,836.57

$138,075.18

$13,822.22 $- 151,897.40

As at the 11th day of February, 2014 at the City of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Valerie Anderson, CGA, Collector of Taxes

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Call for expressions of interest tagish loCal area plan planning Committee

Yukon government and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation have commenced a local area plan process for Tagish as per Carcross/Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement. In accordance with the Agreement, a planning committee will be established to direct preparation of the local area plan. The planning committee will consist of six members with three nominated by the Yukon government and three nominated by the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. You should put your name forward to be on the planning committee that will develop a local area plan for tagish if you have: • an interest in the future use of the area and in public planning processes; • a willingness to make time to participate in the 2-year planning process; and • a familiarity with the land use issues and interests affecting the area. Should you be interested in a nomination by the Yukon government, please submit an expression of your interest and some information about yourself in writing to EMR Land Planning Branch (K320-LP), P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6, or by email at doris.dreyer@gov.yk.ca. People interested in a nomination by the Carcross/Tagish First Nation can forward their name and information to Natasha Ayoub, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Department of Heritage, Lands and Natural Resources, Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 or 821-4251 ext. 8219, or by email at natasha.ayoub@ctfn.ca Deadline for expressions of interest is february 24, 2014.

we don’t have that much time. Many argue that if renewables received the same level of government subsidies as the nuclear industry, we’d be ahead at lower costs. Thorium essentially just adds another fuel option to the nuclear mix and isn’t a significant departure from conventional nuclear. All nuclear power remains expensive, unwieldy and difficult to integrate with intermittent renewables – and carries risks for weapons proliferation. If the choice is between keeping nuclear power facilities running or shutting them down and replacing them with coalfired power plants, the nuclear option is best for the climate. But, for now, investing in renewable energy and smart-grid technologies is a faster, more cost-effective and safer option than building new nuclear facilities, regardless of type. That doesn’t mean we should curtail research into nuclear and other options, including thorium’s potential to improve the safety and efficiency of nuclear facilities. But we must also build on the momentum of renewable energy development, which has been spurred by its safety, declining costs and proven effectiveness. With contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

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along with recycled uranium fuel. With the right type of reactor, such as this design or the integral fast reactor, meltdown risks are reduced or eliminated. Thorium can be employed in a variety of reactor types, some of which currently use uranium – including heavy water reactors like Canada’s CANDU. But some experts say new technologies, such as molten salt reactors, including liquid fluoride thorium reactors, are much safer and more efficient than today’s conventional reactors. So why aren’t we using them? Although they may be better than today’s reactors, LFTRs still produce radioactive and corrosive materials, they can be used to produce weapons and we don’t know enough about the impacts of using fluoride salts. Fluoride will contain a nuclear reaction, but it can be highly toxic, and deadly as fluorine gas. And though the technology’s been around since the 1950s, it hasn’t been proven on a commercial scale. Countries including the U.S., China, France and Russia are pursuing it, but in 2010 the U.K.’s National Nuclear Laboratory reported that thorium claims are “overstated”. It will also take a lot of time and money to get a large number of reactors on-stream – some say from 30 to 50 years. Given the urgent challenge of global warming,

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who take the threat of global warming seriously to embrace the development and deployment of safer nuclear power systems.” What are “safer nuclear power systems”? And are they the answer? Proposed technologies include smaller modular reactors, reactors that shut down automatically after an accident and molten salt reactors. Some would use fuels and coolants deemed safer. (Industry proponents argue the low incidence of nuclear accidents means current technology is safe enough. But the costs and consequences of an accident, as well as problems such as containing highly radioactive wastes, provide strong arguments against building new reactors with current technology.) One idea is to use thorium instead of uranium for reactor fuel. Thorium is more abundant than uranium. Unlike uranium, it’s not fissile; that is, it can’t be split to create a nuclear chain reaction, so it must be bred through nuclear reactors to produce fissile uranium. Thorium-fuelled reactors produce less waste, and while some trace elements in spent uranium fuels remain radioactive for many thousands of years, levels in spent thorium fuels drop off much faster. China and Canada are working on a modified Canadian design that includes thorium

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A great Alaska earthquake meets southern California by Ned Rozell

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n expected event in Alaska could affect millions of Americans. Here’s how: On Thursday, March 27, 2014, a slab of the seafloor larger than human imagination fractures, rumbling beneath the Alaska Peninsula. In several planet-ringing minutes, thousands of years of potential energy releases to become kinetic. A great earthquake occurs right where scientists predicted it would. The Pacific floor plows beneath Alaska in the region between Kodiak Island and the Shumagin Islands south of Sand Point. A block of sea floor the size of Kodiak Island rises. A bulge in the Pacific Ocean rebounds toward Los Angeles. Scientists from the National Tsunami Warning Center see the rise and fall of lonely buoys and consult online seismic information and tsunami models. They call disaster-preparedness officials in Los Angeles with two messages: 1. Your city is in the crosshairs of a large tsunami, and 2. It will arrive in four hours. The wave from the magnitude 9.1 earthquake outpaces an Alaska Airlines jet flying from Anchorage to Seattle. In the open ocean, the mass of tumbling water from whitecaps to ocean floor is a slight swell not noticed by the captain of a container ship halfway on his journey from China to Los Angeles. As the wave slows over the shallower waters of the continental

shelf, its terrifying head rises from the depths. The sea floor shoves it three metres toward the sky as the wave passes Vancouver Island. The people of Los Angeles see and hear the warnings on their smartphones, televisions and car radios. Before Indonesia in 2004, tsunamis were an abstraction, but images of that tsunami and Japan in 2011 have made some wonder, as author Simon Winchester wrote, “whether the geological consent that permits them to inhabit so pleasant a place might be about to be withdrawn.” Los Angeles prepares for this unwanted export from the Aleutian Trench. Much of the city is beyond the reach of the mass of water that will soon slosh over the shallows, but the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach cannot run for high ground. Here is where, in an event with many impacts, we look at the economic. All 314 million Americans have an intimate relationship with the largest and second-largest ports in the United States. Each day, Star Wars cranes in the 4,300-acre port of Los Angeles and neighboring 3,200-acre port of Long Beach lever from ships to railcar and truck more than 40,000 shipping containers. In those six-by-12-metre metal boxes are jeans, tablet computers, bananas, cement, baseball gloves, coffee beans and office chairs that will soon be in stores across America. The tide is high in Los Angeles. This increases the punch of the wave. Despite the warning, not all of the 35 ship commanders are able to motor their sluggish machines to the safety of the open sea. As the first waves blows into the port, ships ride crazy currents caused by port geometry. Like bathtub toys, they crash into each other, wharfs and cranes.

In staging areas on the inland side of the ports, more than 2,500 Japanese and Korean cars awaiting rides to dealerships from Fairbanks to Orlando are suddenly awash in salt water. One thousand metal containers full of stuff are soaked. In the days to weeks following the tsunami it takes to reopen the port, as much as $4 billion will not get exchanged. Millions of items we use everyday are either soaked with brine or are stranded beyond our reach. Those billions might be greatly reduced if we have enough similar goods stored in dry warehouses and if ships that escaped the harbor and those waiting to come in can deliver their goods soon after, said Anne Wein of the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. Wein, a mathematician, is one of many researchers, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks tsunami modelers Dmitry Nicolsky and Elena Suleimani, who on their computers created an earthquake that cracks offshore of Alaska on the 50th anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964. The scientists wrote chapters about the damage this tsunami would do to everything from ecosystems to the economy. The narrative of an event that has not yet happened is an unusual product for scientists. The possible earthquake of March 27, 2014 is an attempt to “try to get out of our comfort zone and translate the science to make it accessible to decision makers,” Wein said. The almost-900 page report (broken down into several chapters) is located here: http://pubs.usgs.gov/f/2013/1170/ Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute.

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Elk pioneers may have led humans into North America

ive years ago, paleogeneticist Meirav Meiri, then a graduate student at Royal Holloway, University of London, working with the British Natural History Museum, embarked on a project that sent an international team of scientists on an elk hunt. The results of that initiative were recently published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, B, Biological Sciences. That research generated exciting new ideas about elk distribution, about mammal migration across the Beringia Land Bridge, and about human migrations from Asia into North America. Yukon, with its strategic location along ice age migration routes and its growing collection of Pleistocene fossils, was a valuable team member, and territorial paleontologist Grant Zazula is listed among the many authors of the paper. Somewhere back in the Pleistocene, elk populations separated; the European red deer became a subspecies, as did the Asian ancestors of today’s wapiti, the iconic North American elk (Cervus canadensis), says Zazula. “It has long been established that North American elk were a late invader of North America, but it wasn’t really established just when they got across the land bridge.” There are a few sites in the Lower 48 where elk remains were thought to have been found in archeological sites that had once been dated back to well before 15,000 years ago. Some people thought that there were a few different elk migrations into North America,

Zazula says. “It was determined in this project that all those earlier reported elk were actually not elk; they were bison or some other ice age mammal.” The remains of elk in Alaska and Yukon carbon date to about 15,000 years ago and precede a period of significant human migration into the region by only about 1,000 years. Some archeologists had suggested a relationship between elk and early people but that theory wasn’t seriously pursued until now, Zazula says. The ancestors of today’s Northern American elk moved into far northeastern Asia about 50,000 years ago. They expanded into Siberia during a relatively warm period in the ice age, which they enjoyed until about 25,000 years ago. After that, “the populations really took a hit.” Some elk likely retreated back southward, says the paleontologist. “But we know from genetic continuity in the data that some of them stayed in northern Siberia and somehow they were able to survive the harsh, cold, dry conditions – probably in the river valleys where there were still some shrubs surviving.” But why did the elk remain on the west side of the land bridge for more than 30,000 years and not cross east into Alaska until 15,000 years ago? They were, after all, living on the edge of the bridge. “It had to have something to do with habitat on the land bridge itself,” Zazula says. He stresses that the bridge was not what we might picture today, short and narrow, but a terrain that extended for more than 1,500 kilometres, and was “just another extension of the landscape the elk were already on.” The intermediate area between Asia and Alaska was probably a more harsh environment than what was on either

of 3,000 kilometres in a thousand years. They’re not pushing the boundaries, they’re actually pushing a just little further out.” Among other discoveries made by the elk researchers were the 500-year-old remains of an elk at 71 degrees north. That’s well above the Arctic Circle, on the Arctic coast of Siberia and very recent. Today, elk don’t live much further north than Whitehorse, and those are the descendents of elk imported in several increments from Alberta since 1950. In Yukon and Alaska the most recent radio carbon date Government of Yukon photo for elk bones is about 5,000 Ancestors of this elk crossed the Beringia Land Bridge into years ago. When explorers like Alaska and Yukon 15,000 years ago. Frederick Schwatka arrived here in the late 19th century, they sil evidence of heavy human saw no elk. side. What changed 15,000 years predation on elk at a time when Perhaps our fossil record is ago? “Globally climates warmed mammoth and horses were be- incomplete because the warmer up and glaciers started to melt, ginning to disappear along with ground doesn’t preserve bones the Bering Land Bridge started as well as earth did during the the dry Arctic steppes. to flood and conditions all A warming climate benefitted ice ages. At any rate, says Zazula, across the Arctic went from there was something happening wandering hunters in another cold, dry mammoth steppe in more recent times prior to way. “One of the things that until, basically, it was shrubby the arrival of European people people need, in order to build tundra – lots more nutrients tools, is wood,” says Zazula. “It’s that led to local extinctions, on the ground for elk,” says the really hard to build hunting including those of bison and scientist. The damp conditions implements without any woody musk ox. that led to the flooding and dis- vegetation. If your spear shaft “Based on what we know of appearance of the land bridge the Yukon and Alaska over the breaks, you’re screwed.” Also, made crossing more bearable wood is a light, portable fuel for last 5,000 years, there doesn’t during a narrow window befire. People did burn bones and seem to be any pronounced entween 15,000 and 11,000 years mammoth dung, but with much vironmental or climatic reason ago, at the end of the Pleistothe elk are gone.” more effort for less heat. cene. Once again, science has folThe move southeast by elk And if it was more bearable lowed a spate of answers with and their human predators for browsers like elk, it may well wasn’t a mad dash, though yet more tantalizing questions. have been for other species as This column is co-ordinated by the carbon dating reveals that elk well, most notably, humans. Yukon Research Centre at Yukon reached Montana about 12,000 “What we argue in this paper College with major financial support years ago. “A thousand years in from Environment Yukon and Yukon is that this provides a good archeological time doesn’t seem College. The articles are archived at model for how and when, and very much, but 1,000 years is http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/remore important, why people several generations of people. search/publications/newsletters were not able to cross the land So think of a human migration _articles bridge until that time,” says Zazula. The first elk remains on the Alaska and Yukon side date 2014 North American Indigenous Games from about 15,000 years ago; July 20 – 26, 2014 the first verifiable archeological sites show up about 1,000 years later. Those sites contain fos-

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thought for the relatives and friends whom they may have been disgusting for years. Your friend has already explained the reasoning behind this: that lack of consideration toward one’s own circle is permissible because one can probably get away with it. Not a charming attitude. DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the protocol for wearing hats? Can they be worn at a wedding? May women wear them only indoors? How does one politely ask a family member to please remove a baseball cap during one’s wedding ceremony? GENTLE READER: During one’s wedding ceremony? Are you telling Miss Manners that rather than gazing into the eyes of your beloved and listening to the officiant explain what you are getting yourself into, you were checking out the guests? It is true that the only proper hats for wedding guests are outrageous ones worn by ladies attending daytime ceremonies. Had you caught the offender on his way in, you might have enlisted an usher to say, “Sir, would you mind removing your hat,” or appealed to your relative’s wife, mother or child to snatch it from his head. However, you cannot police your own wedding guests. So you might just as well concentrate your attention on the ceremony.

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learned otherwise and had to wait close to an hour to be seated. The establishment refused her request, as you must have 12 in your party to qualify for a reservation. Upon inquiry, the neighbor told us that she felt uncomfortable lying to the restaurant hostess, but felt we could find it in our hearts to forgive her. I am confused by her behavior and believe this could have been handled with a little more thought, in either moving the event to another restaurant or adding four more guests. This is not the first time she has pulled this stunt, only the latest. What are your thoughts? GENTLE READER: That indeed, there is such a double standard, particularly in regard to restaurants. Miss Manners hears about it in the peculiar confessions of people who panic about their lack of table manners when going to a restaurant — with no

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The Department of Highways and Public Works, Property Management Division, invites Yukon building contractors and Yukon Contractors association members to a lunch-time information sharing session. Property Management will provide information on the processes for engaging and administering consultant services. Procurement Services will provide an update on procurement practices. Contractors please RSVP and provide any agenda items to Patti Wagantall, 867-667-5879 or Patti. Wagantall@gov.yk.ca. Please notify who you are representing and advise of any dietary restrictions. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: High Country Inn, Room B1 Details: Lunch will be provided

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SPORTS AND

RECREATION 250 Yukon athletes on Arctic Games roster Tom Patrick

The biathlon teams – ski and snowshoe – have both increased. They went from six ski and five total of 250 athletes will be snowshoe in 2012 to eight ski and striving for gold next month seven snowshoe this year. at the Arctic Winter Games Yukon will field its largest alpine in Fairbanks, Alaska. ski team in eight years at the Arctic Add on coaches and the terWinter Games with 11, up from ritory’s cultural contingent, and eight in 2012. Team Yukon’s roster jumps to 296, The biggest squad Yukon is not counting mission staff. sending next month is for the Dene The number of athletes is down games with 19 athletes and two from 272 Yukon athletes at the coaches. 2012 Arctic Games but more than The smallest teams are the the 238 in the 2010 Games. wrestling team with two athletes The absence of two sports teams and one coach and the dog mushexplains the drop in numbers. ing team with two athletes and two Yukon is fielding one less soccoaches. cer team than in 2012 with none Yukon’s flag-bearer for the entered in the intermediate female Games’ opening ceremony will be division. named at the team’s pep rally on More surprisingly, Yukon is not March 14 at 6 p.m. at the Kwanlin entering a bantam male hockey Dun Cultural Centre. team. The 2014 Arctic Winter Games A conflict between the Arctic will take place March 15-22 in Games and the B.C. Provincial Fairbanks. Hockey Championships taking Yukon was second behind place the same week is partly to Alaska in the ulu count at the 2012 blame, said Gerry Perrier, direcArctic Winter Games in Whitetor of Arctic Winter Games for the horse with 122. The territory was Yukon Amateur Hockey Associafourth with 101 in 2010 Games in tion. Grande Prairie, Alta. “At the bantam level, it’s The following roster is subject to Tom Patrick/Yukon News particularly important from an change, said Sport Yukon. Arctic Edge skater Mikayla Kramer performs at the Yukon opportunity standpoint that our Contact Tom Patrick at Figure Skating Championships in December. Kramer is one bantam players go to the bantam tomp@yukon-news.com of eight skaters on Team Yukon for the Arctic Winter Games. provincial championship in terms Team Yukon roster of exposure,” said Perrier. “Any kids who want to be seen by scouts need Sarah Diment Alpine skiing Cross-country skiing Ebony Leamon to attend that tournament. Liam Diamond Dannica Nelson “Typically what happens is when Leif Blake Zackary Endress Quynh Nguyen we have a conflict year, we’ll send Savannah Cash Angus Endress Galena Roots our bantam A team to provincials Regan Fuerstner Abby Hawes Jacy Sam and our bantam B team to Arctic Cambria Fuerstner Charlie Hawes Michelle Tran Winter Games.” Adam Hynes Tayler Mitchell Coach: Nicole Schroeder The other issue preventing Dagmar Janzen Shane Orban a Yukon bantam team is a lack Hannah Jirousek Samantha Richardson Male basketball of coaches. There were enough Michael Kishchuk Manas Sarin-Toews coaches and players in the midget Chris Carino Mary Londero Josie Storey division to send one team to the Nylan Duncan Liam Mather Katie Vowk Arctics and one to provincials. Bryan Hermosa Zoe Painter Coach: Yves Titley Yukon’s rep female team is not Ryan Hindson Solstice Sarin-Toews going to provincials because it Pierre Lefebvre Nichollis Schmidt Arctic sports Chris Nerysoo has too wide a range of ages to be Andrew Seal Reena Coyne Ian New competitive in a midget division at Amanda Thomson Andrew Crist Cassel Scholz provincials. Coach: Nathalie Dugas Matthew Jacobson R.J. Siosan “Unfortunately, this year we Coach: Veronique Therault Mikaiah Ladue Josh Tobias were unable to get coaches to coach Coach: Perry Hynes Mark McKinnon Coach: Tim Brady the bantam B team despite two forKeona McLaughlin mal calls and many informal calls Culture Jade McLeod Ski biathlon for coaches,” said Perrier. Kara-Lyn Fredrickson Fayne O’Donovan “On behalf of Hockey Yukon Liam Adel Cassandra MacDonald Robyn Poulter and Whitehorse Minor, we’re very Jake Draper Kevin McLachlan Cailtlyn Venasse disappointed we won’t be repreMicah Hildes Nicole Murdoch Coach: Melissa Carlick sented at the bantam level,” he Nadia Moser Alita Powell Coach: Colin Hickman added. “This is the first time this Maria Peters Emile St. Pierre Dana Sellars has ever happened. It starts with Manager: Kathy Fredrickson Badminton Tristan Sparks the conflict and ends with the Zach Heynen Pelly Vincent-Braun fact that we couldn’t find coaches Female curling Peter Jensen Coach: Jane Vincent despite everyone putting in their Bailey Horte Line Jensen Coach: Dennis Peters best efforts. It is an unfortunate Kelly Mahoney Emily Knickle situation. We really hope it’s not Kelsey Meger Mannie Sharma Snowshoe biathlon repeated.” Alyssa Meger Ritik Sharma While hockey and soccer numClodagh Berg Coach: Rhonda Horte Nora Vincent-Braun bers are down, other teams have Bruce Wilson Coach: Abbie Rotondi grown. Chris Holmes Male curling Coach: Casey Parker “We have more biathletes than Tima Johnson we’ve had in years,” said Team Trygg Jensen Marika Kitchen Female basketball Yukon Chef de Mission Tracey Brayden Klassen Francis Reid Will Klassen Bilsky. “So Biathlon Yukon has Jetta Bilsky Daniel Sennett Joe Wallingham Coach: Laurie Jacobson Kennedy Cairns-Locke done an excellent job at building Coach: Dan Thomson Coach: Kevin Patterson Jayden Demchuk their program.” News Reporter

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Illness bumps Nishikawa out of her best event in Sochi “I am optimistic that I will be healthy enough to start in the relay and the 30-kilometre. Looking forward to lots more racing to come!” Tom Patrick News Reporter

hursday was supposed to be Emily Nishikawa’s big day in Sochi. Instead, she didn’t even put on a pair of skis. The Whitehorse cross-country skier sat out the women’s 10-kilometre classic on Thursday due to a cold-bug she’s picked up at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. “Ya, it was definitely disappointing to miss the 10-kilometre, but I am feeling better every day!” said Nishikawa in an email to the News. “I am optimistic that I will be healthy enough to start in the relay and the 30-kilometre. Looking forward to lots more racing to come!” Not only is the 10-kilometre classic her best event, it is the event that landed her a spot on Canada’s Olympic team. She took first place in the event

at the Olympic trials last month in Canmore, Alta., before taking sixth in the 15-kilometre skiathlon. For the benefit of her team, Nishikawa’s spot in the race was handed to a teammate. Canada’s Brittany Webster placed 42nd, Daria Gaiazova 44th, Amanda Ammar 55th and Heidi Widmer 57th in a field of 75 skiers in the 10-kilometre race. Nishikawa led the Canadian team in the 15-kilometre skiathlon last Saturday in her first Olympic race of her career. The 24-year-old came 42nd ahead of Webster and Ammar, who placed 51st and 55th, respectively. “I was really happy with my race,” she told the News following the event. “I had such an incredible experience at my first Olympic race. It was an amazing atmosphere, beautiful day and I was able to have a great race.”

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With convalescence, Nishikawa could race in the women’s 4x5kilometre relay on Saturday and the 30-kilometre skate on Feb. 22. However, the official decision will be made by the team in the days leading up to the races. This is not the first illness to hamper Nishikawa at a major international event. Both she and her brother Graham fell ill at the 2013 Nordic

World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy, last March. Emily placed 57th in two races for her best finishes. “She’s fighting a cold, that’s why she’s not starting,” said Graham. “It’s a bit of a bummer. “It’s definitely not a bad cold, so we’re hoping, by skipping this one, she’ll be able to start the relay and the 30-kilometre.” The 30-kilometre mass start

free technique race “is in a week, so she has lots of time,” he added. “She’d get really sick if she tried to race (the 10-kilometre). Unfortunately that’s her main event.” Emily is the first Yukon crosscountry skier to compete at the Olympics since Jane Vincent and Lucy Steele at the Albertville Games in 1992. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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wo Nishikawas will be wearing Canadian red and white in Sochi after all. Whitehorse cross-country skier Graham Nishikawa has been named to Canada’s team for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, Cross Country Canada announced Tuesday. Graham, the brother of Emily Nishikawa who is competing at the Sochi Olympics in cross-country skiing, will be a guide for famed Paralympian Brian McKeever of Canmore, Alta. “It’s a totally new and exciting event and I’m very honoured that they wanted me to come along,” said Nishikawa. “It is very rewarding helping other people out. It’s a nice change taking the focus off myself.” Graham, who is a member of the national development team, was not selected for Team Canada following the Olympic Trials last month in Canmore. He will be one of three guides on the Paralympic

team that includes 11 para-Nordic skiers and biathletes. Graham will be McKeever’s secondary guide after his main guide, Erik Carleton of Canmore. “Brian and I have been really good friends the past 10 years,” said Nishikawa. “We made a good situation work where I joined their training group and we trained together all summer. “I knew this was in the cards and they were interested in having me come along as a backup guide for Brian, in case he needed another guide. “I was very happy to be able to join their team.” McKeever, who is legally blind, made headlines leading up the Vancouver Olympic Games in 2010, becoming the first athlete named to Canada’s Paralympic and Olympic teams the same year. However, he did not end up racing in the Vancouver Olympics. He did win three gold at the 2010 Paralympics, bringing his Paralympics medal count up to 10, including one in biathlon from Torino in 2006.

Graham has actually never performed guide duties for McKeever in an official race before. “I’ve trained with him essentially every day of the year, so I’m very familiar with how we ski,” said Nishikawa. “Erik Carleton is his primary guide and I’ll be there in case they need me. “One of them would be a sprint race and a lot of drafting comes into to play there, leading him for a certain amount of time as hard as I can go, and then he can slingshot around to the finish,” said Nishikawa. “The 20-kilometre is mostly skiing together … working together as a team.” “I try to stay in front of him throughout the whole race and helping him if there are tricky corners, telling him left or right,” he added. The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will take place March 7-16 following the Olympic Games. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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he Whitehorse Mustangs had a weekend good enough to be bronzed. Actually, it kind of was. Atom and peewee teams from the Whitehorse rep hockey club collected bronze medals at the Sunshine Coast Hockey Tournament in Gibsons, B.C. Both won bronze in onegoal games. The Atom Mustangs downed the North Vancouver Storm 3-2 in the bronze game with Landon Marsh scoring the game-winner. The Storm defeated the Mustangs 4-2 earlier in the tournament. “The bronze game was a comeback in the sense that that team handed them a loss earlier,” said Mustangs coach Carl Burgess. “It was a nailbiter – pulled goalies and everything.” The Atom Mustangs were placed in the bronze game following a three-way tie for second place in round-robin, and were excluded from the gold medal game based on goals for and against. The Mustangs opened with a 5-2 win over the West Vancouver Thunder with a gamewinner from Joey Schultz. After the round-robin loss to North Vancouver, the Mustangs were shutout 6-0 to the Sunshine Coast Blues, who went on to win the tournament. “They couldn’t put the puck in the net and the wheels fell off,” said Burgess. The Mustangs wrapped up the round-robin with a 2-0 win over the Seafair Islanders, who claimed silver at the tourney. Whitehorse’s goalies Naoise Dempsey and Aiden Power shared the shutout while Ashton Underhill had a two-point game with a goal and assist. “It was fantastic, it was their first engagement in quite some time,” said Burgess. “It’s

Whitehorse tied the Semiahmoo Ravens 1-1 with a shorthanded, unassisted goal from Kyron Crosby, and the West Vancouver Thunder 1-1 with a goal from Williamson, assisted by Oscar Burgess and Kyle Bierlmeier. The Mustangs downed the North Vancouver Avalanche 2-0 on goals from Williamson and Saul Gale, each assisting each other’s goals. Potvin also logged an assist and goalie Smith was named Player of the Game. Whitehorse was shutout 2-0 to the Sunshine Coast Blues in the semifinal. “I thought they had a pretty good tournament,” said Kirk Gale. “They came out in the first game pretty good – I thought it was a decent pace. “We got out-shot in a couple of the games, not creating enough scoring chances, but that’s because we spent a bit too much time in our own zone. It’s hard to create offence if you’re trying to get the puck out of your zone most of your shifts.” Before heading home, the Mustangs downed the North Vancouver Storm 5-3 in an exhibition game. Whitehorse’s Josh Austin had two goals.

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always harder for the goalies in those environments and they stepped up huge. They did bag a shutout at one point. “They were really even matches and all three lines contributed. I haven’t seen an even team effort like that in quite a while.” The Peewee Mustangs claimed bronze in overtime on Sunday, in a 2-1 win over the West Vancouver Avalanche. The Avalanche forced overtime with 16 seconds left in regulation, but Player of the Games Kyle Schwantz scored a power play goal for the hardware. Whitehorse’s Isaac Williamson scored the first goal and Saul Gale, Eric Potvin and Liam Hudson each had assists in the game. The Peewee Mustangs went 3-2-1 over the weekend counting an exhibition game on Monday. “The kids battled,” said Peewee Mustangs head coach Kirk Gale. “Our goaltending was really good between Dawson Smith and Glenn Howard. They kept us in every game. “So we were able to weather the storm in our own zone.” The Mustangs posted two ties before penciling a checkmark in the win column.

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t seems every time the Yukon Freestyle Ski Team leaves the territory they accomplish something for the first time. A gold medal on the Timber Tour … Check! Yukon’s Etienne Geoffroy won his team’s first gold medal on the Timber Tour in Prince George, B.C., over the weekend. “It felt great to stand at the top of the podium,” he said. Geoffroy captured the medal in big air at the nationwide competitive ski series in the M2 division (16-17). In fact, Yukon monopolized the podium in the event, with teammates Josh Harlow and Dylan Reed taking the silver and bronze, respectively. Geoffroy, 16, who won silver in big air on the Timber Tour last month in Penticton, won gold with a switch 1080 with a mute grab. “It was one of the best tricks I’ve ever done,” he said. “It’s awesome. Again I was one of the youngest in my category, so it’s great to go out there and show them what I’m made of.” Harlow climbed to silver with a corked 900 with a blunt grab. Reed claimed bronze with a switch 900 with a mute grab. “I had never done that before in a competition,” said Reed. “That was actually one of the best switch 9s I’ve ever done.” Reed climbed onto the podium twice in Prince George. The 17-year-old also won bronze in the slopestyle competition in M2. It was his first time winning two medals at a single Outside competition.

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However, the Yukon team believes some mistakes might have been made in the judging of the slopestyle event. “The judging’s pretty weird at competitions, but it is what it is,” said Reed. “I did a switch 900 and they marked down as a switch 540, which is a 360 less than what I did. “Once they corrected it, they only bumped up my score three points or something because they said they didn’t really remember my trick.” The Yukon squad almost had its first medal of the season in a female division over the weekend. Lyndsey Boorse narrowly

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missed the podium in the big air after completing her first 360 in a competition, taking fourth in F3 (15-16), one point behind the bronze finisher. Boorse, who won gold at the B.C. Freestyle Ski Championships last season, also took seventh in slopestyle. Finishing behind Reed in slopestyle was teammate Aidan Allen in fourth, Harlow in fifth and Geoffroy in seventh. “Unfortunately, in slopestyle it was really cold out there and I kind of lost my focus when I was waiting to drop in for my run, and I fell both times and got seventh,” said Geoffroy. Other Yukon results include Niko Rodden with fifth in big air and ninth in slopestyle and Kyran Allen with sixth in big air and 16th in slopestyle, in the M3 division (15-16). “Everyone did awesome,” said Yukon coach Steven Harlow. “We didn’t realize how the rails were going to be judged, versus the jumps, but now we know we have to work a little on the rails, pump up the jumps as well. When we get to junior nationals, we’ll be doing tricks that will blow away the other guys.” The Timber Tour is a qualifier for the Canadian Junior Freestyle Ski Championships in March. With their results at the last two Timber Tours, Geoffroy, Reed and Josh have decided to compete at the senior nationals at the end of March at the Apex Resort in Calgary, Alta. “We weren’t sure if we were at that level to go compete against older people,” said Geoffroy. “After this comp we proved to ourselves that we are.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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he Polarettes’ first competition under American rules and scoring was a learning experience. That was the point of going stateside. The Whitehorse gymnastics club sent a team of eight to the 2014 Charity Choice Invitational in Tacoma, Wash., over the weekend. It was an opportunity for the Polarettes to compete under the American code of points in the lead up to the Arctic Winter Games next month in Fairbanks, Alaska.

“This was a first for us and it was a very steep learning curve and learning experience,” said Polarettes head coach Catherine O’Donovan. “When we go to Juneau, we compete under Canadian rules because they like our rules.” It was the Polarettes’ first competition in the contiguous U.S. and they were the only Canadian team there. Of the eight Whitehorse gymnasts in Tacoma, four will compete at the upcoming Arctic Games. “The reason why we had selected this meet was we wanted to practise U.S. rules because when we go to Fairbanks, Alaska, this year, they are doing it based on U.S. gymnastic rules, opposed to the Arctic Winter Games rules that we had used in the past,” said O’Donovan. “So we needed to give that a whirl and figure out what we need to change, and that’s what we got out of it. “Our routines were too high difficulty. We have a lot of skills that are ranked higher than the girls were doing and they got penalized for that. “Where in Canada, if you do a harder skill, they devalue it to the lower level. They don’t penalize you for it.” The Canadian system uses five levels, each with four age categories. The Americans use 10 levels, each with three age categories. As a result, all eight Polarettes were separated into different categories. Whitehorse’s Megan Banks came the closest to a medal in Tacoma. Banks, who will compete at the Arctic Games, placed fourth on the beam, fifth on the bars, for fourth all-around in Level 7 senior A. “There were two routines that got especially clobbered for that,” said O’Donovan. “Megan Banks,

seventh on the bars, beam and allaround in Level 7 junior B. Emily King, the youngest on the Games team, came 10th allaround with ninth on the bars in Level 7 child A. Games teammate Anisa Albisser took 10th on the bars en route to 12th all-around in Level 7 junior A. “Overall, our team did really good routines,” said O’Donovan. “When you look at our routines, they executed them really well. The biggest issue was the differences in the Canada-U.S. rules.” Other Polarettes results include Cailtyn Venasse taking fifth on the vault and eighth all-around Tom Patrick/Yukon News in Level 8 senior A; Fayne O’Donovan sixth on the vault Polarettes gymnast Fayne O’Donovan performs on the and eighth all-around in Level 8 bars in January. The Whitejunior B; Reena Coyne eighth on horse club competed at the the vault and ninth all-around Charity Choice International in in Level 8 junior A; and Maggie Tacoma, Wash. last weekend. Fekete ninth on the bars and 13th all-around in Level 6 junior A. she had the best results out of “We also chose it because everybody, but on floor – she had it was a charity invitational in the best routine out of everybody, which each team chooses a charprobably the best routine I’ve ever ity to compete on behalf of,” said Catherine. “The top five teams seen her do – but she was penalized because her leaps and jumps are awarded money up to $12,000 to a charity, which we were quite were quite high level. In Canada drawn to. you can do any level of difficulty “We chose to compete for the leap – they want to encourage Juvenile Diabetes Foundation those harder leaps. because my younger daughter is “She had an excellent floor a diabetic … and one of our athroutine with a really poor score.” letes’ sisters is diabetic as well.” Sydney Cairns – another Contact Tom Patrick at upcoming Games athlete – placed tomp@yukon-news.com

Review of Proposed Regulations including Minimum Rental Standards for the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Regulations, including minimum rental standards, are being proposed to support the new Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Input from Yukoners will help balance the rights of tenants and landlords in support of a healthy rental market in Yukon.

Provide your input and comments by MARCH 11, 2014 Questionnaires can be completed online at www.community.gov.yk.ca/ consumer/new_rlta.html. Print copies are available at your nearest community library and at the Information Desk in the Yukon Government Main Administration Building on Second Avenue in Whitehorse. For more information, contact: Employment Standards and Residential Tenancies Community Services 307 Black Street, Whitehorse Phone: 867-667-5944 Toll-free outside of Whitehorse: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5944 Email: residentialtenancies@gov.yk.ca

CA L L FO R

ARTISTS & PERFORMERS Application Forms Available :

Online at www.adakafestival.ca or at your local First Nation office

Application Deadline : March 7, 2014 For More Information :

867.667.7698 info@adakafestival.ca

Yukon Invasive Species Council presents:

Become a spotter in the Spotter’s Network Program of the Yukon Invasive Species Council. March, 26th 2014 Dawson: Y.O.O.P. Hall 6:30pm Watch for a workshop in your community.

YISC Yukon Invasive Species Council

You can support early detection and rapid response of invasive species in the Yukon. info@yukoninvasives.com www.yukoninvasives.com

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Yukon News

Friday, February 14, 2014

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by Leigh Rubin

Yukon News

Friday, February 14, 2014

PUZZLE PAGE

Kakuro By The Mepham Group

Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Feel like a small fish in a big pond?

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.

Stand out from the crowd and be seen! Advertise your business in the Yukon News.

Phone: 867-667-6283 Fax: 867-667-3755

LOOK ON PAGE 75, FOR THE ANSWERS

SCHEDULE II Yukon Territory Assessment and Taxation Act Form TL2 Section 84(1)

Properties Subject to Tax Lien

Government of the Yukon Territory

Notice is hereby given that unless the arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, the Collector will, at the expiration of the period of sixty days from the date of this advertisement, proceed to register a tax lien in accordance with the provisions as outlined in section 89(1) of the Assessment and Taxation Act. (Please note that the total amount of tax arrears does not include the 2014 property tax.) Roll Number Title Holder Location

Lot

Prop.Tax Certificate Arrears at of Title Jan. 3, 2014

Admin. Charge

Balance Owing

231

2009Y0272

905.32

90.53

995.85

105D/07

1069

2010Y0250

1,722.67

172.26

1,894.93

Y22-04131045000 2005-111 12633 YUKON INC. KLUANE WAGON ROAD, KM 1476.8 AK HWY

105D/13

1045

2010Y1226

586.90

58.69

645.59

135.79

Y23-04141326080 SINCLAIR, GORDON ROY TAKHINI RIVER ROAD

95-67

105D/14

1326

2000Y1097

7,877.58

787.75

8,665.33

25.00

135.79

Y25-00000093090 LAKUSTA, KATHERINE LYNN GLACIER ACRES SUBDIVISION

57732

94Y754

1,415.24

141.52

1,556.76

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y39-00000008070 MARTEL, LEO KENO

82760

93Y822

110.79

25.00

135.79

99Y577

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y39-00000032070 MARTEL, LEO P. KENO

82760

90Y853

196.23

25.00

221.23

252

99Y577

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y39-00000052020 MARTEL, LEO KENO

82760

95Y1150

110.79

25.00

135.79

253

99Y577

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y48-20021035050 MILOS, TRAVIS MAYO INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION

73139

105M/12

1035

2011Y1225

110.79

25.00

135.79

105D/02

1128A

2006Y0760

775.91

77.59

853.50

Y48-20021044040 338245 ALBERTA LTD. MAYO INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION

73139

105M/12

1044

2009Y0969

110.79

25.00

135.79

115A/06

1022

2009Y0089

780.86

78.08

858.94

Y55-00000053000 SHORTY, FRANK & MARGARET ROSS RIVER

29803

82Y25

205.86

25.00

230.86

2007Y0896

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y55-00000061000 TROYER, EDWIN D. ROSS RIVER

29803

73Y837

126.07

25.00

151.07

1033

2000Y1200

135.10

25.00

160.10

Y55-000000062090 TROYER, EDWIN D. ROSS RIVER

29803

73Y837

126.07

25.00

151.07

2005Y1038

1,994.04

199.40

2,193.44

Y55-00000075040 COULAS, COLETTE A. ROSS RIVER

29803

2005Y0260

323.19

32.31

355.50

12-13 & PCL 96Y340

4,056.56

405.65

4,462.21

Y55-00000192020 COULAS, COLETTE A. ROSS RIVER

43548

192

99Y433

110.79

25.00

135.79

2012Y0399

1,009.79

100.97

1,110.76

Y55-00000235010 TND MOTOR HOTEL LIMITED CANOL HOTEL

95-95

235-2

2009Y0456

3,383.28

338.32

3,721.60

S 1/2 260

99Y248

164.91

25.00

189.91

92-32

92Y221

632.60

63.26

695.86

2003Y1318

731.14

73.11

804.25

Y66-03023058010 LEMOIGNAN, FRANCES & SHIRLEY TESLIN LAKE COTTAGE SUBDIVISION FINAL TOTAL

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Roll Number Title Holder Location

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Lot

Prop.Tax Certificate Arrears at of Title Jan. 3, 2014

Admin. Charge

Balance Owing

1019

2004Y0835

3,292.52

329.25

3,621.77

Y19-04085231080 REEVES, CHRISTINA EVA TAGISH BEACH

58615

804

246

99Y577

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y21-04071069000 LEWIS, RACHAEL ANNE KM 141.9 - KD HWY # 2

92-118

19561

804

247

99Y577

110.79

25.00

135.79

Y05-04030248000 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘DRIVER’

19561

804

248

99Y577

110.79

25.00

Y05-04030249090 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘BAND WAGON’

19561

804

249

99Y577

110.79

Y05-04030250050 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘BANNER’

19561

804

250

99Y577

Y05-04030251040 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘HOSTLER’

19561

804

251

Y05-04030252030 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘RAPID TRANSIT’

19561

804

Y05-04030253020 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘TALLY HO’

19561

804

Y13-20021128040 ROBERTS, WAYNE D. CARCROSS — ACROSS RIVER

2006-114

Y15-01061022080 ANDRESEN-EVERATT, LEAH DEZADEASH LODGE — KM 201

2009-015

Y15-01160016060 O’BRIEN, JOANNE & MARGARET MENDENHALL RIVER

20578

Plan

Quad

Y05-02021019080 R ALEY OIL FIELD SERVICES LTD. WALKERS CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

2002-277

105B/02

Y05-04030246020 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘LEADER’

19561

Y05-04030247010 ARKONA RESOURCES INC. MINERAL CLAIM ‘WHEELER’

Y15-01161033030 2000-175 MCKEOWN, SIDNEY PETER ROCK SHOP & LODGE — KM 1557 AK HWY Y18-04082070000 WILSON, TRACY D. & FREDERICK E. NEW CONSTABULARY SUBDIVISION

54071

Y18-04095012030 PINEAU, IAN & SCHIFFKORN, C. & A. M’CLINTOCK PLACE

55750

Y19-04084082010 HANSON, ADAM & UHER, PAMELA SIX MILE RIVER

63813

Y19-04084260120 HOTTE, OWEN & DARLA SIX MILE RIVER

21066

Y19-04085013020 BEAR, CAROL LYNN TAGISH BEACH

37021

Group

803 115A/16

105D/09

804

Block

Plan

Quad

Group

Block

852

105C/02

Dated this 14th day of February, 2014 Harvey G. Brooks, Collector of Taxes

$31,992.90 $3,448.69 $35,441.59

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RIVERDALE: FURNISHED room, N/S, N/P, no drinking, clean, quiet home, serious inquiries only, $600/mon. 667-2452

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

3-BDRM DUPLEX, CR, garage, greenbelt, fenced yard, lg patio, avail immed, refs&dd req. $1,700/mon + utils. 334-1907 Available Now Newly renovated OFFICE SPACE & RETAIL SPACE Close to Library & City Hall A short walk to Main Street Phone 633-6396

WEEKEND GET AWAY Rustic Cabin-45 minutes from town Hiking Trails in the summer Skiing in the winter Includes sauna. Reasonable rates. Rent out by the week or for a weekend. 867-821-4443

ARE YOU New to Whitehorse? Pick up a free Welcome to Whitehorse package at The Smith House, 3128-3rd Ave. Information on transit, recreation programs, waste collection & diversion. 668-8629

$575, $775, $900, ROOMS. BACHELORS. 1-BDRMS. Clean, bright, furnished, all utilities incl, laundry facilities. Close to college & downtown. Bus stop, security doors. Live-in manager. 667-4576 or Email: barracksapt@hotmail.com 1-BDRM APT 20 mins south of Whitehorse, kitchen/living room, partly furnished, N/S, $750/mon + utils & DD. 456-2135 after 7:00pm

Beautifully finished office space is available in the Taku Building at 309 Main Street. This historic building is the first L.E.E.D. certified green building in Yukon. It features state of the art heat and ventilation, LAN rooms, elevator, bike storage, shower, accessibility and more.

Call 867-333-0144

HOBAH APARTMENTS: Clean, spacious, walking distance downtown, security entrance, laundry room, plug-ins, rent includes heat & hot water, no pets. References required. 668-2005 STUDIO/OFFICE SPACE available on Copper Road. Two spaces available or able to combine for one large space. First unit, 780 sq. ft. Second unit, 1,080 sq. ft. Full lunchroom and utilities included. Contact Brenda or Michelle at 667-2614 or email totalfire@northwestel.net MT LORNE Community Centre, 1-bdrm apt, 25 min south of Whitehorse, avail early March, N/S, N/P, $850/mon incl utils, for info check www.mountlorne.yk.net. or call 667-7083

Office Space fOr LeaSe Above Starbuck’s on Main St. Nice clean, professional building, good natural light. 3 different offices currently available. Competitive lease rates offered.

Sandor@yukon.net or C: 333.9966

RENDEZVOUS PLAZA on Lewes Blvd, Riverdale Lots of parking 1,100 sq ft (previously flower shop, studio) 7,000 sq ft (previously Frazerʼs) Call 667-7370 3-BDRM. APT, P.C., close to school & Super A, nice & clean. No dogs. $1,100/mon. 332-8801 LARGE 1-BDRM suite, furnished, sep ent, w/d, utils incl, dd&refs reqʼd, responsible tenant, N/S, no parties, $1,300/mon. 668-4966 RENT ONE of our cozy cabins with sauna for a weekend getaway Relax and enjoy the winter wonderland on the S. Canol Road 332- 3824 or info@breathofwilderness.com. ROOM FOR rent, N/S, N/P, immed, $750/mon. all incl. 393-2275 3-BDRM 2-BATH new townhouse Porter Creek, avail immed, $1,600/mon + utils & dd. 334-8088 WANTED: FEMALE roommate, prefer over 50, to share 2-bdrm apt beside Riverdale Super A, basic cable & utils incl, $450/mon + $450 dd. 335-8915 ROOM IN Northland, smokerʼs home, everything included, avail Mar. 1, $750/mon. 668-4776 ROOM AT KK, $500/mon all inclusive. 336-1695 NEW BACHELOR apt, Central Park, Takhini, ground level, murphy wall bed, full bath, sep ent, shared laundry, parking spot w/ plugin, avail Mar 1, $950/month. util. incl. mjtrainor@hotmail.com

2-BDRM 1-BATH bsmt suite, newly renovated, furnished, sep ent, w/d, close to bus, avail immed, N/S, N/P, $1,600/mon incl utils except elec. 334-8634 BEDROOMS IN house, Riverdale, fully finished, close to bus, dd reqʼd, N/P, N/S, avail immed, $480/mon + utils, 334-3280 after 4 pm Office Space for Rent 550 sq. ft., ground floor Wheelchair access Close to Law Centre, City Hall $25/sq. ft. includes heat, power, taxes, Basic janitorial, free off-street parking with plug-in 335-3123 ROOM FOR rent, Riverdale, furnished, N/P, N/S, no parties, $600/mon incl utils & internet. 335-5248 1-BDRM SUITE D/T, responsible tenant, N/P, N/S, avail Mar 1, $850/mon, utils incl. 456-3003, lv msg NEW 2-BDRM mobile home in Barnoff, N/S, N/P, $1,550/mon incl utils. 334-4187 SKYLINE APTS: 2-bdrm apartments, Riverdale. Parking & laundry facilities. 667-6958 3-BDRM 2-BATH condo, Falcon Ridge, recent renos, energy efficient, plenty of storage, laundry, modern appliances, close to schools/bus, $1,500/mon + utils + dd. 334-8183 FURNISHED ROOM in condo, Riverdale, to share with 2 others and a dog, N/S, N/P, parking limited, DD&refs reqʼd, avail mid-Feb, $550/mon all incl. 333-9492 3-BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Takhini, close to bus, school, N/S, N/P, $1,500/mon + utils & dd. 334-7987

2-BDRM APT, P/C, avail Mar. 1, new utils, in-suite laundry, $1,400/mon + utils. 333-0005 OFFICE S P A C E , new, 256 sq ft, beautiful/bright, phone/internet ready, energy efficient, electric & wood heat, composting toilet, $1,000/mon + utilities, Chris @ 335-4729 or 456-7148 FEMALE ROOMMATE for downtown house, clean, responsible tenant, refs reqʼd, rent includes heat, cable TV, laundry/kitchen facilities, avail Mar 1, $600/mon. 668-5185 1-BDRM HOUSE, small, clean, Carcross Cutoff, office, big kitchen, livingroom, laundry, large deck, big yard, N/S, N/P, $1,100/mon + utils, 456-2634 3-BDRM 1 bath house, Granger, main floor on 2nd storey, huge beautiful deck off kitchen, large yard, private paved driveway. avail Mar 1, $1,500/mon + utils. 633-4778 TAKE BACK your power! Renters, reduce electricity, heat & water costs with Quick Start Home Energy Kit, 393-7063 or energy@gov.yk.ca for free kit. Being energy efficient is quick & easy! MCCRAE SUBDIVISION, large heated workshop with small office, $1,500/mon. 332-3100 FOUND A Ford car key on Chadburn ski trails, attached to a binder clip Julie 335-9396 LARGE HOME in Watson Lake, 2 acres near airport, wood boiler/oil backup heat, $1,000/mon + utils, Lelah 1-780-632-9618 ROOM IN Copper Ridge, clean, good neighbourhood, $649/mon incl hydro+heat, email if interested: sarah_g_d@outlook.com

for rent for rent Horwood’s Mall Approx. 750 sq ft

of high-end office space with fantastic views available immediately. Elevator accessible, excellent soundproofing, large windows, lots of natural light.

Please call Kevin at 334-6575 for more information.

Approx. 1650 sq ft

of high-end office space available immediately. Independent HVAC system, elevator accessible, excellent soundproofing, move-in ready.

Main Street at First Avenue Coming Available Soon! Two small retail spaces. 150 & 580 sq. ft. (Larger space faces Front Street)

Please call Kevin at 334-6575 for more information.

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Friday, February 14, 2014 ROOM IN bright 2-bdrm apt, Riverdale, top floor, fully furnished, laundry, N/S, N/P, near Super A & bus, $600/mon incl utils. Andrea 335-6789 1-BDRM SUITE, PC, newly renoʼd, large bedroom, close to bus, quiet, drug/alcohol free, $850/mon w lease, $900/mon without. 334-2490, www.79-12.com for more info 3-BDRM BSMT suite, c/w washer, dryer, fridge, stove, private driveway/entrance, storage shed, N/P, N/S, avail Feb. 15, responsible tenants, $1,800/mon incl heat, elec, satellite TV. 336-2996

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Community Services

We are now accepting applications for Yukon summer aquatics staff in Yukon communities.

4-BDRM, 2-BATH house, Riverdale, 1,200 sqft on pocket park, large fenced yard, car port, all appliances, large deck, avail Mar 1, $1,600/mon + utils. 393-2739 3-BDRM 3 bath condo in Copperidge, avail immed, 1,550 sq ft, laundry, stainless appliances, 2 masters, N/S, no parties, pets negotiable, $1,900/mon + utils (elec) 334-1184 1-BDRM, FULL bath in CR, bright, fully furnished. sep entry, green belt, N/S, N/P, $1,250/mon incl heat/hydro/wifi. 335-2288 6-BDRM HOUSE, Riverdale, close to bus, N/S, N/P, no drinking, avail Mar 15, $2,100/mon + utils + dd. 334-1704

Pool Managers

Des professionnels engagés Conseils en développement de carrière

Please submit your resumé and a copy of your current certifications by February 26, 2014 to:

Création, amélioration et traduction de CV Simulation d’entrevue

4-BDRM, 2.5 baths, newly renoʼd, 2 car garage, fully fenced backyard, storage shed, N/S, N/P, avail Apr. 1. $1,600/mon + utils. 633-3719

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 HOUSESITTER WANTED for April 13-25. 456-4826 2 PERSONS require place to call home around Whitehorse, something a little out of town, must be pet-friendly, contact 587-340-0695

Des services personnalisés et des ressources utiles.

3-BDRM 2 BATH house, suite in bsmt, large corner, 2 driveways, treed lot, close to bus/schools, 49 Redwood Street, s/w corner of Redwood/Larch, open to reasonable offers. 633-6553 45ʼ HIGHWAY trailer converted to house, bathtub, toilet, kitchen, woodstove, reinsulated, c/w motorhome converted to water tank, nicely done, moveable, wherever you want, $17,900. 333-0717 213 ACRES surrounding Davie Hall Lake near Atlin. $1,285,000, details at http://propertyguys.com/property/index/id/77748, pics at http://s965.photobucket.com/user/danielhalen/library/Davey Hall Lake MARSH LAKE, .86 acres level lot high overlooking lake, well treed, small cabin weather-clad, 9 Raven Crescent, New Constabulary, $75,000.00 obo. 333-9976 or 633-3537 4-BDRM 4-BATH executive style home, nearly 4,000 sq ft on 1 acre Watson Lake shore, many custom features, approx 1,200 sq ft shop, finished 320 sq ft cabin, extensive landscaping, $499,000 furnished, 536-7636 2-BDRM 1-BATH half-duplex in Hillcrest, beautifully renovated, expanded, greenbelt, 1,600 sq ft. hardwood throughout, finished basement, quiet, $319,000. 335-6802 RIVERDALE LOT, cleared, serviced (new, upgraded), south backyard, alley, 50x100. 21 McQuesten, quiet street, close to trails. $169,900. wallymaltz@mac.com. Build in Riverdale! TUMBLEWEED, TINY house on trailer, 162 sq.ft. main, 72 sq.ft. dormered loft, spacious. R-30, propane F/P, modern kitchen, window seat, table, Incinolet toilet, Bosch on-demand hot water, more. $75,000 wallymaltz@mac.com OPEN HOUSE Feb 15 and 22, 1:00pm3:00pm, 4021-4 Ave. Own a one-bedroom unit in one of Whitehorse's most desirable condominiums. Millenium Trail, river, and mountain views! 3-BDRM 2-BATH home, Copper Ridge, mahogany wood/tiled floors upstairs, open concept living/dining, master has walk-in closet, new appliances, large fenced back yard. $439,900. Lisa 335-1572

Help Wanted 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.

Éducation

Direction de l’enseignement postsecondaire

CENTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 302, rue Strickland, Whitehorse (Yukon) 867.668.2663 poste 223 www.sofa-yukon.ca

Real Estate HAINES JUNCTION, 2-storey 2-bdrm house, contemporary design, open concept, 10-acre lot, cul-de-sac, fire-smarted around house, 85% completed, 1,350 sq ft, $275,000 as is. 634-2240

SUMMER POOL STAFF

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Employment Opportunity

Marie Cairns Government of Yukon Sport & Recreation Branch C-10 PO Box 2703 Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6 FAX: (867) 393-6416 E-mail: maire.cairns@gov.yk.ca

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

Pool Manager Applicants must possess the following current awards or certifications: National Lifeguard Service, Water Safety Instructor, Lifesaving Society Instructor, Pool Operator Level I, CPR “C” and Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care. Certification in Pool Operators II, Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor/ Examiner, Water Instructor Trainer and NLS Instructor/Examiner would be an asset. Wages range from $18-22/hour and many communities offer extra benefits, such as accommodations and a travel subsidy.

Lifeguards / Instructors

Minimum qualifications for a Lifeguard/Instructor are a current National Lifeguard Service Award, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, CPR “C” and Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care.

Employment Opportunity

Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.

Coordinator/Faculty Advisor

Payroll Clerk

Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP) School of Health, Education & Human Services Applied Arts Division Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent Position from: June 9, 2014 Salary: $72,629 to $86,462 per annum Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Initial Review Date: March 14, 2014 Competition No.: 14.15 The person in this position will coordinate and teach within the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP). His or her coordinating duties will include: reviewing curriculum; building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., Yukon’s K-12 teaching community, the Department of Education Public Schools and Yukon First Nations); and liaising with the University of Regina’s Faculty of Education. As a faculty advisor, he or she will be responsible for teaching, supervising and counselling teacher-learners in the areas of academic requirements and professional growth. The successful candidate will have a PhD, EdD or Master’s in Indigenous Education, Teacher Education or Indigenous Teacher Education and experience teaching in the K–12 and post-secondary sectors, coordinating educational programs/ projects, and developing community links and partnerships with First Nations communities. A valid driver’s license is required. Experience teaching preor post-service teachers and knowledge of Yukon First Nations and distance learning methodologies and technologies will be considered assets. Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

Financial Services Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent Position Salary: $52,574 to 62,592 per annum Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Initial Review Date: March 03, 2014 Competition No.: 14.16 As a part of the financial services team, the Payroll Clerk, under the supervision of the Payroll Officer will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of an integrated payroll system by ensuring compliance with payroll and accounting principles and standards. This will include processing the student training allowance and casual payroll, general ledger reconciliations, generating reports, calculating remittances, responding to inquiries, issuance of T4/T4A’s and communicating effectively with employees. As the ideal candidate, you will have related post secondary coursework along with relevant accounting support experience which has provided you with a full understanding of the payroll process. This will be combined with exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, a strong customer service attitude and a strong working knowledge of related software and automated financial systems. Canadian Payroll Association Certification may be considered an asset or willingness to acquire. Candidates without the formal coursework but with similar experiences as noted above may also be considered. Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

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Friday, February 14, 2014 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

First nation of

nacho nyäk Dun First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun is seeking 3-4 interested individuals to serve as Trustees to the NND Investment Trust for terms of 3 years. Please send your resume and cover letter with attention to: Executive Director, Brenda Jackson First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Box 220, Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0 Or email to: execdirector@nndfn.com

Closing date for applications is March 31, 2014 by 4:00 PM.

Optometric Assistant/ Licensed Optician Are you a motivated, organized and energetic team player committed to personal growth with an active interest in vision, fashion and health? Do you enjoy helping people with your excellent communication skills? Then this exciting and challenging job is for you! Experience with computers, cash and excellent customer service will be an asset. Training will be provided as needed. Extended health and dental benefits are available. Closing DATE: MonDAy FEb 24, 2014 Probation period: 6 months Hours: 40.0 hrs/week Apply in person to Reception, email or fax with resume and cover letter: 2093 second Avenue, Whitehorse, yT y1A 1b5 Fax: 867-667-6526 Email: eyes@northernlightsoptometry.ca no PHonE CAlls PlEAsE.

New mining operation located in the Dawson City mining area is currently seeking:

• Cook • Cooks Helper/Cleaner • experienCed dozer operators • 40 ton roCk truCk operators • pa rt time Camp maintenanCe person Competitive wages, all operating experience is an asset. operating season is approximately from april to mid-october. please send resume to: dean.russell@telus.net

Tutor/Learner Coordinator The Yukon Learn Society is currently accepting resumes for our Tutor/Learner Coordinator position. This is a permanent part-time position (3 days weekly, totaling 20 hours). The Tutor/Learner Coordinator is primarily responsible for the efficient and effective management of all aspects of a multi-component program that supports volunteer tutors in their work with adult learners. For more information and a full position description, please email: admin@yukonlearn.com

To apply, please forward covering letter and resume to: admin@yukonlearn.com or drop off at 2158 2nd Avenue, Suite B, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5N9.

Closing Date: FebRUaRY 20, 2014.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.

now Hiring: trips and tours Coordinator Want to join our growing team? Up North Adventures has an opening for a Trips and Tours Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position available immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full job description available by emailing: kalin@upnorthadventures.com Fluency in English is mandatory. Ability to communicate in German, French, Spanish or Japanese considered a strong asset. Think you’re a good fit? Please email your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant education and experience to:

kalin@upnorthadventures.com

no later than 5:00 pm Friday, February 28th, 2014.

Wolverine Mine Current Job Opportunities Wolverine Mine is a fly-in/fly-out underground mine operation located approximately 250 km by air northeast of Whitehorse and 190 km north of Watson Lake along the Robert Campbell Highway. We operate a “dry” camp, and provide flights from Whitehorse, Watson Lake and Ross River based on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and to a zero-incident safety culture in which all employees participate. We offer competitive salaries and exposure to a dynamic operating mine environment. We encourage career growth through ongoing training and development support. Current Wolverine Mine career opportunities include: • Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor • Senior Human Resources Coordinator • Mine Planner (EIT level mine engineer) • Instrumentation & Controls Technician • Journeyman Millwright • Metallurgy Summer Student (2nd year university) • Surface Labourer • Temporary Mill Helper For full job postings visit: www.yukonzinc.com If you are interested in becoming a member of the Yukon Zinc, Wolverine Mine team, please send your resume via the Current Careers option on our web site or by fax toll-free at (866) 887-7517 Yukon Zinc corporation is a mining, exploration and development companY that has been active in the southeast Yukon region for over 10 Years.

Yukon’s Adventure trAvel outfitter P: 667-7035 A: 103 Strickland W: upnorthadventures.com /upnorthadventures H: Mon-Sat 10-6 @UNAYukon

Assistant City Engineer Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week Salary Range $56.98 to $64.17 per hour. Interested candidates should forward applications/ resumes, clearly outlining how their experience and education meet the position requirements, to: careers@whitehorse.ca by 11:59pm March 3, quoting 002-ENG-14. For details, visit:

www.whitehorse.ca

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

Minute Recorder Ta’an Kwäch’än Council requires a Minute Recorder for Council Meetings, the Elders’ Council Meetings and other meetings as may occur from to time. Council meets at least twice a month in the evenings usually from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.; Elders Council meets at least once a month usually for the entire day from 9:30 – 4:00 p.m. The ideal contractor will possess excellent written communication skills. Must be flexible, extremely well organized and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment. If you are interested, please submit a proposal including previous minute recording experience, a sample of your minute-taking style and your expected fee.

The TKC Preferential Hiring policy will apply. SUBMIT PROPOSALS BY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 by email to: Legislation and Policy Analyst: bbergmann@taan.ca

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Welder Permanent Full Time 40 hours per week – 10 hours per day; Sunday to Saturday 7am - 7pm Salary Range $32.09 to $37.76 / hour. This is a unionized position and contract negotiations are in progress. Apply to careers@ whitehorse.ca by 11:59pm March 9, quoting 013-OPS14. For details, visit:

www.whitehorse.ca

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Friday, February 14, 2014 ELECTRICIAN WANTED Journeyman, commercial work Email resume to jaytech@klondiker.com

WITTE GENERATOR head from BD model diesel unit, 1200 rpm 120/240 volt 60 cycle, 4.9 KW. $250. 336-1412

HYDRAULIC OIL cooler, 26.4 GPM, new unit cost $250 + shipping/taxes, can be used to convert your diesel vehicle to run on WVO, 336-1412

MENS MEDIUM & large hoodies/jackets by Mexx, Bench, Jack & Jones, gently worn, $30-$60 ea. 633-6484

DRAWING TABLE (36”x48”) in very good condition, $75. Flushing toilet, 1.6g, new, never used, $75. 456-4755

Miscellaneous for Sale

ARCTIC PRO Muck Boots, men's size 10, like new, worn once, $120 firm. 633-2981

LAUNDRY TUB (sink) free, bit grubby, but fine for a cabin, garage or shed. 633-3154

WOOD COOKSTOVE, McClary Jubilee model with water jacket, $800 obo. 668-6613

FOUR ADIRONDAK chairs, two are folding $25 ea, 336-1990

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 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 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 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 2 WATER pumps, 1 1/2” Homelite, 2 1/2” Briggs and Stratton trash pump. 633-6553

e l e C t iOn jOb OP P ORt u n i t i e s Kwanlin Dun First Nation Election Job Posting for the following positions

• Deputy RetuRning OfficeR • 4 pOll cleRks Deputy Returning Officers duties include manage the poll, hand out ballots, supervise the voting process, close the poll, conduct the ballot count on Election Day and fill out the records of the vote. Poll Clerks duties include record the voters and assist the Deputy Returning Officer at the poll. Applicants should have previous election experience, competent and reliable. Applicants must be available for a paid training session. Preference will be given to Kwanlin Dun First Nation Citizens. Closing Date: Friday, February 21st – 4:30 pm Please submit your resume to: Mary Anne Carroll – Chief Returning Officer Email: cro2014@kdfnelection.com or drop off at KDFN Election Office at 89 McClennan Road between the hours of 11-2 Tuesday-Thursday

PRINTS ALL framed, with glass and signed by artists: Jim Robb, Moon Over The KLondyke and Caribou Crossing. Robert Bateman, End of Season Grizzley. 633-6553 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 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. 20 IAN Rankin paperback novels (John Rebus detective), all in good cond, $30. 633-3154 3 TON chain hoist, new, 30,000 BTU propane forced air heater, new. 633-6553 MOULINEX MASTERCHEF 850 food processor, makes juice, slices, chops, $100 obo. 667-6752 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, new, still in box, cost $300, asking $150. 668-6033 RENDEZVOUS DRESS, blue velvet/gold trim, evening gown, size 8, c/w feather hat, purse, pic at Sequels, $200. 667-6752 SPIRIT MASK, “Blind Fisherman”, painted cedar carved by Calvin Morberg, $350. 335-9934 MOTOMASTER HYDRAULIC Body and Frame Repair Kit, 4-ton hydraulic pressure, 18 pc set. Used once, like new, selling 1/2 price $80. 336-1412 LEATHER TEDDYBEAR, mooseskin and beads, $100. 335-9934 SIZE 10 Canvas Tops, moose + #10canvas, by Daisy OʼBrian, $150. 335-9934 CAMPBELL HAUSFELD pin nailer, drives 1/2" to 1" pin nails, c/w multi-directional exhaust cap, Allen wrench, oil, tool case, 23 gauge, 2.0 cfm @ 90 psi, never used $40. 336-1412 KIPOR DIESEL gen set, 6700 watts, like new, only 20 hrs, $1,000.00 monster-177@hotmail.com MOCCASINS, 335-9934

SZ 10, moose, $100.

TIDY TANK for diesel fuel, incl pump, 450 L capacity, $450. 335-9934 UNIWELD CUTTING torch set w/regulators, hoses, link below tells specs, http://www.toolsource.com/stuff-readytousemedium-duty-welding-cutting-outfit-p100017.html, $125. 336-1412 YOUTH GAUNTLETS, rabbit fur suede, imitation shearling lining, $185, baby slippers, beaver trim, $80. 335-9934 CHAMPION 3000 LB electric winch, never opened, $100. 336-1412 WOODBUG PORTABLE chainsaw mill, 3ʼx 10ʼ sections, 20ʼ on 6x6 skid frame, c/w two 30" chain bars, chains, Husqvarna XP 394 incl, http://woodbug.com/feature.html, $3,000 336-1412 SINGLE MANTEL propane wall lights, $40 ea or all 3 for $100. 336-1412

Employment Opportunity

Dèslin Development Corporation (DDC) Board of Directors

General Manager Start Date: April 1st, 2014 Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Type: Full-Time Closing Date: February 21st, 2014 The General Manager, reporting to the Board of Directors of the Dèslin Development Corporation (DDC), will lead the agency to ensure it fulfills its mandate to i) explore, identify, and capitalize on local economic development opportunities, ii) impact positively and measurably on local business development, iii) identify and implement training and professional development programs for local individuals, iv) create long-term employment opportunities for persons living in the area, v) assist in long-term community economic development planning and project implementation, and vi) assist in diversifying the local economy. To apply with résumé and cover letter and/or to request a full job description outlining the General Manager position’s roles, responsibilities, and qualification requirements, please contact: Brad Stoneman at: Box 190, Teslin, Yukon, Y0A 1B0 Email: stoneman@northwestel.net Phone: 867 390 2180 or 867 335 1723

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.

Expression of Interest for: Sessional Instructor(s)

First Nations Leadership Training (FNLT) Program School of Community Education & Development Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Hourly Rate: $32.30 to $36.33 Competition No.: 14.14 Initial Review Date: March 3, 2014 Yukon College is looking for interested, qualified candidates to deliver the First Nations Leadership Training (FNLT) program, which consists of one-day courses in the following subject areas: • Fundamentals of Governance and Public Administration • Roles and Responsibilities of elected and Appointed Officials • Strategic Planning and Prioritizing • Implementation, Legislation, and Policy • Personal Challenges of Leadership Applicants should have relevant education and experience with an emphasis on First Nations governance and agreements. Previous experience working with First Nation governments, organizations and/or communities would be considered an asset. For additional information please contact: Michael Kulachkosky, Instructor/Coordinator Email: mkulachkosky@yukoncollege.yk.ca Phone: (867) 456-8577 If you have the relevant education and are interested in teaching in a postsecondary setting, please send us your resume. Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

Employment Opportunity

Expression of Interest for: Casual Hire On-Call Administrative Assistant

School of Health, Education & Human Services Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Hourly Rate: $24.99 Competition No.: 14.13 Initial Review Date: February 24, 2014

Yukon College is looking for an on-call Administrative Assistant to assist as needed, with providing a broad range of support services to the division, primarily administrative in nature. This will include assisting and directing enquiries from students, staff and the public; and assisting with general office needs. We are looking for an individual who has previous experience in a support position in an office environment with the ability to multi-task various office procedures, to provide excellent customer service in a multi-cultural environment, good bookkeeping skills and a working knowledge of word-processing using Microsoft Word. Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

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AUTHENTIC CANADA Goose parkas, coyote fur trim, menʼs lg, red, never worn $550, women's size med, worn a few times, new cond, $500. 336-1990

LADIES SIZE medium Xenon 85 Osprey hiking pack, purchased in 2013, used once, $200. 336-1990

YELLOW CLIPPER Tripper canoe, used twice, paid $2,400 asking $1,750. 336-1990

POLAR BEAR rug, all dressed, claws, teeth, head, 333-9986

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS, Cape Horn 21' Kayak, padded seat, c/w paddle, paddle float, pump. 336-1990

RENDEZVOUS CAN-CAN outfits, various colors, variety of sizes, call for info. 633-4415

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613

expression of interest

Wildlife Monitor Technicians

GORILLA GRIPPER, save your back, great for packinåg drywall of other sheeted goods, like new condition, retailed at $57 ea, asking $50 for the pair, 335-0177 2 8ʼ metal posts, new, $85 new ea, asking $60 ea. 668-2659 SOFT TUB approx 12 yrs old, pump, hard articulated lid, liner, ground fault switch replace, some chemicals incl, $1,600 obo, 660-5703, 333-0763 BLACK LEATHER Granny boots, sz 10, never worn. 667-6587 CHIMINEA OUTDOOR fireplace, cast iron made, chimney & cap, large screen log door, 24”x24”x55”high, $75. 334-8520 MINK STOLE in mint condition, 668-2461 for details TWO TOPOGRAPHIC Yukon River map books printed on waterproof paper, Whitehorse to Carmacks/Carmacks to Dawson City, retail $27.50 ea, both for $30. 633-3113

Friday, February 14, 2014 5ʼ X 8ʼ area rug, off white, $25. 667-7705 ELECTRIC BARBEQUE, used once, great for balcony, $75. 667-7705 WORK ROOM full of miscellaneous mechanics tools, carpentry tools, hand saws, power tools, electric sanders, electric drills, paint dryer, new spray painter etc. 633-6553

The TKC Preferential Hiring policy will apply. Expression of Interest Exclusive to TKC Citizens. For further information or to submit your interest contact Brian Bell, Renewable Resources Technician, at 668-3613; e-mail bbell@taan.ca Closing date: as soon as Possible

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

Employment Opportunity

Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) School of Trades & Technology Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse) Term to June 30, 2016 with the possibility of an extension $72,629 to $86,462 per annum Based on 75.0 hours bi-weekly Competition #: 14.19 Initial Review Date: March 3, 2014 Yukon College is seeking an Instructor to join CNIM. CNIM’s comprehensive skills and trades training offers students access to training opportunities that are nationally recognized and uniquely customized for the North. In addition to training, the centre facilitates access to applied research specific to the Northern minerals and mining industry. With your extensive knowledge and hands-on experience, you will be conducting practical and theoretical training as well as ensuring that equipment and shops are conducive to a quality learning environment for students. In addition you will maintain the highest safety standards. The ideal candidate will have certification as a Heavy Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal) including extensive experience in an industrial/commercial/mining environment. Teaching experience and/or teaching qualification would be considered an asset and/or additional certificates of qualification in other mechanical trades would be an asset. Please visit the departmental website for information on the Heavy Equipment Technician Program: http://www. yukoncollege.yk.ca/programs/view/heavy_equipment

KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 HOTPOINT (GE) washer & dryer, 8 years old, works great (we upgraded) $300 obo for both. 334-5323

CRAFTMAM 37IN snow blower, like new, used only 10 hrs., under warranty until Oct 2015, $550. 667-5662

KENMORE CERAMIC top range, convection, self-clean, delay cook, top end several years ago, one burner is slower, $300, can deliver in Whse area. 667-2276

TED HARRISON print, “Carcross Church”, professionally framed, $300. 660-4806

KENMORE WASHER & dryer in working order, $300 for pair, 668-2919 after 6:00pm

PANASONIC FAX with phone and copier, 633-6553

KENMORE FRIDGE, sidexside, 18 cuʼ, ice/water dispenser, Kenmore stove, glasstop, self-cleaning convection, Whirlpool dishwasher, quiet auto, extra features, all white in color, $1,100 obo. 335-3123

MOVING OUT sale, construction tools, home furniture, truck rims, lots of other stuff, make an offer. 336-1318

Casual Positions Rate of Pay: $26.71/hour. Work commences February 24th through to March 28, 2014. Requires high level of physical work in remote settings in all weather conditions, traveling the backcountry by truck, ATV, snowmobile, and by foot. You will monitor both wildlife and human activity (includes interaction with people on the land) and make written and oral reports. You are expected to be available for weekend work. Basic computer skills and knowledge of GPS would be an asset.

Electrical Appliances

Tucker & Company has a full time position available for a

Receptionist/Runner

Duties include reception, filing, preparation of correspondence, daily banking and rounds, maintenance of office supplies and other tasks assigned by Lawyers and legal assistants. Candidate must be comfortable working on computers, organized, reliable and able to multi-task. Experience is not required; however administrative skills will be an asset. For more information please contact Kelly McGill at Tucker & Company, 667-2099. You may submit your resume directly to kmcgill@tuckerandcompany.ca. Please provide resume and cover letter by Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. 102-205 Hawkins St., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1X3 Ph 867-667-2099, fax 867-667-2109

Employment Opportunity www.yukoncollege.yk.ca Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon College’s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukon’s capacity through education and training.

Expression of Interest for: Sessional Instructor/Coordinator(s) School of Community Education & Development Whitehorse Correctional Centre Campus Hourly Rate: $32.30 to $36.33 Competition No.: 14.11 Initial Review Date: February 17, 2014

Yukon College is looking for interested, qualified candidates with relevant education, experience and, exceptional demonstrated skills to teach and provide coordination in the two following subject areas:

Adult Basic Education (ABE) This position provides on-call instruction in Adult Basic Education and employment readiness programs and assists with program/course coordination and campus administration as required.

Home Smart Program The successful candidate for this position will provide sessional instruction in and the coordination of the Home Smart program. This program provides Yukon First Nation and non-First Nation communities with resources, skills and tools to increase the social resilience of children and families living in deficient housing in rural and isolated settings. Training modules address such subjects as: Basics of Home Systems, Cleaning and Pest Control, Healthy Living, Fire/Electrical Safety, Preventing Moisture problems, Home Heating, and Emergency Preparedness.

Yukon College offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Please note, both positions work with inmates within the Whitehorse Correctional Centre Campus and candidates must pass a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) security check.

Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Box 2799, 500 College Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

DRYER, ELECTRIC top loading standard size in good working order, $50 or $75 delivered in Whitehorse city limits. Phone # 633-5552

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

Computers & Accessories EPSON PHOTO R1800 color printer, free. 633-3154 WIFI + Cellular iPad Mini, White, 16GB, bought May 2013, MD537C/A, dual core A5, exc cond, save $100 buying new, $375 obo. jameslwood@gmail.com APPLE MACBOOK, 13” laptop, $1,000 new, asking $325. 633-3053

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 CORT X2-SA Limited Edition electric guitar with new Spyder IV 30 amp, great cond, $300. 335-8844 CASIO KEYBOARD CTK-710 and stand, gently used, $75. 633-4699 FREE, SUPER Genie organ, works great, good shape, 667-2940 FENDER TELECASTER elec guitar, made in US, like new, c/w custom case, $1,200 obo. 334-3009 DRUM KIT, bass, floor tom, 2 hanging toms, snare, hi-hat, cymbals, stool, $425. 336-2075 YAMAHA PORTABLE keyboard, model type PSR-E323, 61 keys, used twice, c/w stand, mint cond, asking $350. 335-5085

Firewood DRY SPRUCE FIREWOOD $250/cord Call David 335-3616 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. FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed $3,000 per logging truck load Delivered to Whitehorse Approximately 20 cord loads Also community deliveries Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 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 100+-cord bucked firewood always available No-charge emergency delivery Kwanlin Dun/Social Services Wy wait? Prompt delivery $240/cord City limits No excuses 393-4397

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Friday, February 14, 2014 036 STIHL 2ʼ bar & chain, new, $75. 336-0460 FIREWOOD for sale $200/cord for 8 foot lengths $250/cord for stove length Text or Call 334-8960

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Standing dry from Haines Junction $250/cord cut and delivered Prompt delivery Steelwater Contracting Phone: 334-9867

BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667-2276

2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt LS, manual everything, 5-spd, 120,000 km, silver, 4-dr, FWD, summer/winter tires, $5,000 obo. 633-3529 lv msg

LEE ENFIELD No.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

2007 NISSAN Sentra, 2L auto, $4,800. 336-2607

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 The Patty Maker We process wild meat. We offer: Cut, grind, cut & wrap Fresh sausages 1/4 lb patties All natural casing Werner Fischer 7 Locust Place (off Ponderosa) 633-2346

Cheapest wood from Haines Junction!! CGFJ WOODCUTTING SERVICE Delivered $220 - 16” lengths $200 - 4ʼ lengths Prompt, friendly service Dry timber, money-back guarantee Prices vary for Communities 689-1727

2006 FORD Focus Hatchback, new winter tires, used all-seasons, new battery/aLternator, less than 89,000kms, $7,500 obo. 335-8203 or 332-8203

LEE ENFIELD No.4 Mk1, 303 British, 10 rd. mag, sporterized, good+ cond, T 01 scope mounted instead of rear sight, sling, $300 firm, PAL reqʼd. 667-2276 NON-RESTRICTED CANADIAN firearms safety course presented by Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club, Feb 15 & 16 . For more info call 334-1688 or 667-6728

TEN TON Firewood Services $150/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

BRAND NEW bushnell scope (banner) 3-9x 40mm including mounting rings, all-around big game scope, great for muzzleloaders or centerfire rifles, $90. 335-0177

DIMOK TIMBER 6 CORD OR 22 CORD LOADS OF FIREWOOD LOGS BUNDLED SLABS U-CUT FIREWOOD @ $105/CORD CALL 634-2311 OR EMAIL DIMOKTIMBER@GMAIL.COM

RENDEZVOUS SHOOTING Sport & Memorabilia Show, Saturday, February 22 10:00am-4:00pm, Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Clubhouse, for tables/info call Len 633-6094 PELICAN 2- rifle hardshell case, used once, water and dust proof, one of the best cases made, over $300 new, $150 firm. 335-0176

ANDYʼS FIREWOOD SERVICE February 1st Price Drop! Limited time quantity offer Haines Junction Standing Dry Fully stacked, measured cords $220/cord - 7-cord loads $230/cord - small orders Stock up now! 667-6429

2007 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, white, AWD, command start, extra set winter tires, tow package, approx 128,000kms, $14,000 obo. 332-4143 2007 TOYOTA Matrix, std trans, exc running cond, $7,500. 633-2740

WINCHESTER 94 30-30, $375. Marlin lever 30-30, Bollard rifling, $350, Mossberg 12-gauge, short barreled pump, like new, $350. 334-7465

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

2007 PONTIAC G5 4-dr sedan, manual locks/windows, auto, 116,626km, summer /winter tires, $6,500 obo. 333-0274

2003 SUBARU Legacy GT sedan, AWD, new tires/brakes, well maintained/exc cond, tan color, non-smoker, 185,000km, 393-2504 2002 MUSTANG GT, 8-cyl standard, low kms, great cond, $8,500. 633-2740 2001 CHEV Cavalier auto, good cond, good tires, runs great, highway mileage, 334-6265 1998 PLYMOUTH Breeze, auto, 4-cyl, 4-dr, 186,000kms, new battery, wheel bearings, CD, winter/summer tires, remote start, great basic commuter, $1,800. 336-1684 1998 SUBARU Legacy automatic, good cond, $3,500. 334-7373 1997 CHEVY Cavalier red coupe, nice cond, recently safetied, 2.2L 5-spd manual, sunroof, perfect glass, no rust, economical, 39 mpg, reliable, $1,800 firm. 334-8083 1990 HONDA CRX Si, manual, new all season tires/rims, motor swapped, 120,000 on newer motor, aftermarket headlights/taillights, dents/chips on the hood, minor rust, $4,500. 335-8883 1989 TOYOTA Corolla, runs good, $1,000 obo. 668-7987

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2012 CHEVROLET Sonic LT, blue, new condition, great on fuel, full warranty, 17,470 kms, 668-6639

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2011 CHEVY Aveo hatchback, auto, 27,000kms, summer/winter tires on rims, great gas mileage, must sell, $8,500 obo. 334-1006

Case cutlery, high quality hand-crafted pocket and hunting knives available at G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

2010 MAZDA 3 GS Sport, 6-spd manual, 2.5 L 4 cyl, fully loaded, power everything, full size/factory spare, 16" studded winter tires, low kms, well maintained, 335-3691

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Whitehorse, Yukon Salary Range: $74,639 – $87,809 plus benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trade professional to join our mechanical maintenance team. The Mechanic performs journey level mechanical work in the installation, repair and maintenance of various pieces of generating prime movers (hydro, diesel, natural gas and wind) and auxiliary equipment. This position requires regular travel throughout the territory and periods of stand-by coverage.

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2009 DODGE Caliber SXT, auto, factorycommand start, new mud/snow tires, 57,000kms, mint shape, great car, $11,500. 668-4206

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Systems Control Centre Operator Permanent Full Time Position

Whitehorse, Yukon Salary Range $74,639 to $87,809 plus benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trade professional to join our operations team. The Systems Control Centre Operator works to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient management of Yukon Energy’s power grids. This position will be required to work 12 hour rotating shifts. We are looking for someone with: Power Engineering, or journey Electrical or Powerline Technician certification and several years related experience. Strong computer skills in Windows based applications and strong communication skills are required. To apply to either of these positions, submit a covering letter and resume by 5:00 pm, February 24, 2014 to Human Resources via fax to (867) 393-5334 or email us at hr@yec.yk.ca. We appreciate all responses; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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2012 4X4 Toyota Tacoma, access cab, 4-cyl standard, new snow tires, good cond, $23,000 obo. 633-3347 2012 NISSAN XTerra, want a new vehicle for used price? 18,000km, Trail Green colour, immaculate, many extras, $29,900 336-0375 2011 DODGE Ram 2500 diesel 4X4 crew cab, 8ʼ box w/canopy & sliding deck, many features, 129,000kms, $34,500. 333-0451 2011 SUZUKI Grand Vitara JLX 4X4, loaded except leather, 49,000km, new Blizzak ice tires, 2.4l 4-cyl auto $18,500 obo. 335-3656 after 5:00pm 2010 DODGE 3500 dually, 4X4, 29,000kms, all options incl DVD ent centre, B&M gooseneck hitch, beautiful truck, mint, cond, $59,995. 668-4206

2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD diesel, 6" lift, 35" tires on 20" rockstar rims, leather, heated seats, edge programmer, cold air intake, many extras, must sell, 336-1541 2007 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 crew cab, V8, auto, loaded, dealer serviced, matching canopy, 2 sets wheels/tires, 150,000kms, exc cond, $25,000. 334-8912 lv msg 2007 TOYOTA Tundra CrewMax Limited, 5.7l 4wd, loaded except navigation, 74,000km, sunroof, power rear window, exc cond, $25,000 obo. 334-4335 2005 F350 diesel Lariat, 4wd, long box, fully loaded, all engine updates, orig owner, exec cond, 160,000kms, $18,500. 334-9436 or 667-4463 2005 GMC Sierra, crew cab, leather, Bose stereo, lots of miles, regularly serviced, runs good, $6,500. 334-5739

2010 DODGE Ram 3500 SLT auto, 4x4, long box, crew cab, camper tie-downs, tan color, custom headache rack/camo neoprene front seat covers, non-smoker, 87,000km $29,000, 334-7726

2004 CHEV cube van 16ʼ, 143,000km, $9,800, 2000 F-450 cube van, 285,000km, 23” box, $10,900, 1989 E-350 cube van, 16ʼ box, $3,900. 333-0717

2009 F350 Lariat 4x4, 80,000 kms, full warranty (2015), fully loaded, exc cond, heated leather seats, 8ʼ box, tow package, camper ready, $24,900. 336-0405

2004 FORD F250 XLT super duty 6L diesel auto, 4x4 crew cab, winter front, running boards, bed liner, major engine tune-up last year, $11,900 obo. 456-4981

2009 KIA Borrego, 4WD, 7 passenger, auto, new tires, tow hitch 5,000lb, full winter package, heated front seats, cruise, 4-wheel ABS, many extras, $18,500 obo. Bob @ 333-9242

2004 GMC Sierra 4.8L 1500 parts, 112,000 kms on all parts, 2wd trans, complete motor, diff, fuel tank & pump, rims, tires and more, reasonable offers. 334-6776

2009 TOYOTA Tacoma club cab, 4-cyl, RWD, auto, c/w canopy, $14,000 obo. 399-3332 2008 FORD F150 4x4 quad cab 5.4 l, c/w P/S, P/L, P/W, cruise, back-up camera, tow package w/brake controller, 3-pc. Tonneau, CD, keyless entry, etc., 120,000 km. $17,500. 660-4806 2008 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 crew cab, 5.7L, V8 6-spd auto w canopy & sliding deck, many more features, 129,000 kms, $27,000. 333-0451 2007 CHEV 2500HD, Crew Cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes/battery, must sell, $16,000. 633-4311 2007 FORD Ranger Sport supercab, 145,000 km mostly highway, runs great, 2 sets of tires incl studded winter, $9,500 obo. 335-7640

2003 CHEVY Silverado ext cab 1500 4x4, V8, new trans, new tires w rims, heated leather seats, Bose speakers, box liner, tonneau cover, extra tires, $8,000 obo. 334-4878 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 2002 DODGE Ram 2500 4X4, short box, 4-dr, 5.9L gas, custom stereo/alarm, sunroof, many extras, $10,000. 867-536-2307 2002 FORD F150 7700 edition, 194,000 km mechanical A1, good winter tires, good cond, lots extra parts, $6,000 obo. 336-1318 2002 GMC Sonoma SLS 4X4 quad cab, auto, 4.3L V6, power everything, 192,000 kms, exc body/mechanical cond, good rubber, full size spare, tow package, canopy, racks, $8,500. 393-3562

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2001 DODGE 1 Ton Extended Van, separation between driver and cargo plus shelf unit, cell 336-0995

BEW DIESEL engine, no valve cover, no timing cover, no intake fits a 2004 Jetta. 120,000km, $1,850 obo. 668-4550

2001 DODGE Dakota Sport RT, 5.9L, auto, new tires/windshield, low kms, exc cond, $6,500. 633-2740

TOYOTA 2LT Diesel engine, running condition, no turbo, $600 obo. 668-4550

2001 GMC Jimmy SLS, 4.3L V6 w/auto shift-on-the-fly 4X4, auto start, overall great cond, $3,000 obo. 668-4315 2000 FORD Excursion SUV, 130,000kms, seats 8, very clean, must sell, $9,500. 334-1006 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 deck truck, ready to go to work, lots of new parts, mechanic owned and operated, Beaver tail. 335-7510 1999 JEEP Grand Cherokee Limited, 4.7L PowerTech V8, Quadra-trac ll 4x4, fully loaded, heated leather seats, exc cond, recent engine rebuild, $4,800. 336-1684 1998 DODGE 3500 diesel 5.9L, under 240,000kms, flat deck, many extras, $12,500 obo. 336-0460 1995 FORD F250 Econoline van, runs, needs windshield/battery, insulated, and 1994 Ford Aerostar, runs, needs TLC, must go, info 333-9358 1995 HUMMER H1 green convertible, 43,000 original miles, 37” Super Swamper tires, 15,000lb winch, versatile off road vehicle, must sell, $25,000 obo. 335-8600 1986 CHEVY flat deck, new tires, alternator, battery, power steering hose, tranny kit, exc cond, $2.400 obo. 334-6103 1984 F-350 crew cab 4x4, gas, manual, $2,000 334-7373

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THULE MOUNTAINEER cargo box, 17 cu ft, exc cond with lock and keys, $275. 456-7297 AUTOTRAN 5-SPD Triptronic transmission, BEW engine, 120,000km, code is 09A 321 105, $1,160.00. 334-5297 5-SPD STANDARD transmission for 1999-2004 VW Golf or Jetta TDI, $1,000, 334-5297 1994 BMW 328iS for parts. Blown engine. Transmission, body & interior are good, $800. 334-5297

CLASSIC 7ʼ wooden sled in nice shape, c/w bag, hook etc. $650 obo. Tagish 399-3920

TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box

DIESEL INJECTION Pump for 1995 VW Golf, Passat, Jetta. 1.9L Turbo Diesel, $600 obo. 668-4550 1999-2003 VW Gold or Jetta engine, 100,000kms, complete, $1,200 obo. 668-4550

RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg

Pets

PLOW TRUCK, 1989 Dodge Power Ram 4x4, short box single cab truck, Meyer hydraulic plow, $4,500. 334-1006

Auto Parts & Accessories

2006 VESPA LX motor scooter, red, 298,000kms, as new, $2,900. 335-4768

FULL SIZE truck bed liner, fits 1974-1996 Ford, $200. 633-2580

ALUMINUM CANOPY w/4-side lockers, 667-2940

RANGE RIDER truck canopy, long box, white, tinted windows, locks with keys, exc cond. $175. 456-7297

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

VARIOUS CUMMINS engine parts for 2003 Ram 3500, turbo, fresh air intake with filter, intake plenum, inter-cooler. 633-6502

3/4 PUG & 1/4 chug pups 8-wks old, 4 males 1 female, have their first shots, call 633-5362 for appt. to view

Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100

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WORKING LINE German shepherd pups, CKC reg. Imported world champion bloodlines, house broken, crate trained, in training, ideal for sport, personal protection, family, approved home only, $2,500. 668-6118 GIANT SIZE dog crate, paid $450, asking $350 obo, exc cond, 660-4723 FISH TANK, large size complete with light, rocks, cabinet, etc, $100. 336-2075 GORGEOUS RED brindle/bluenose Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies for sale, serious inquiries only. 667-6019 for more info SIBERIAN HUSKY to give away, 4-yrs old, great dog, well-trained, very good with people, serious inquiries only. 336-1318

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 2007 SKI-DOO Summit HO Hill Climb Edition, 153" w new 2011 800 engine, 200 miles, $5,800, monster-177@hotmail.com

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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 2001 POLARIS 800 RMK 151” track, black, low miles, exc cond, $3,000 obo. 334-4477 2003 RXI Yamaha 1000 turbo sled, for parts or rebuild, low miles, $1,500. 334-5739 2010 KAWASAKI KLR 650 cc, 1,850 kms, on/off road, XL pants, jacket, helmet, saddle bags, exc cond, $5,400. 334-8912 lv msg 2008 SKI-DOO Tundra 800 4-stroke, 7,500km great cond, great on fuel, $7,000. 250-634-1594 for info 2005 ARGO Avenger, 8 wheel w/rubber tracks, windshield, soft enclosure, winch, ROPS canopy, 460 hrs, 2 spare tires, lots of good parts, $11,500. 334-7726 2005 CAN Am Outlander Max 400 ATV, $4,500, have 2 of them, will sell together package deal. 334-1006 1997 YAMAHA Venture 600, 2-up, great cond, must sell, $2,800 obo. 334-1006 SKIDOO CITATION 250 electric start, good cond, new track, $900 obo. 334-1006 2009 SUMMIT Hill Climb, upgraded suspension, 154" track, no missing paddles, 800 powertek, aftermarket can, reverse, +extras, low kms, rode once this year, no trades, $7,800 obo. 668-7115 or 334-1222 1996 POLARIS XCR 600 Triple, new track, heated handlebars & seats, runs great, $1,500 obo. 867-536-2307 2008 POLARIS Dragon low windshield, new, $4, Polaris Dragon windshield bag, $40, Polaris Hi Fax XL slides (new), $40, 1 pr. Simmons Flexi skis (blue/black, $150. 334-8520

Atv’s:

2009 RMK 700, 155-track, fox shocks, lots of extras, clean sled, $6,000 obo. 332-9002

2009 Yamaha Big Bear 250 ..........................................................$3,499 2009 Yamaha Wolverine 450 .......................................................$4,999

2007 SUMMIT XP 800 Hillclimb, adjustable suspension all around, 154" track, aftermarket can, mint shape, $7,500 obo. 334-1859 or 668-7115

snowmobiles: 2007 Yamaha Apex Gt 121" .........................................................$5,999 2008 Yamaha Phazer Mtx 144" Timbersled Suspension ..........$6,499 2009 Yamaha Nytro Rtx Se 121" Sno X Edition 1275km ...........$7,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144" Speed Racer Edition ...................$9,999 2012 Yamaha Nytro Mtx 162" 270hp Turbo ..............................$15,999 2012 Yamaha Venture TF ............................................................ $9,799

motoRCYCles: 2000 Yamaha 650 Vstar ............................................................... $3,499 2008 Yamaha Wr450 Offroad .......................................................$4,499 2008 Honda Shadow 750..............................................................$4,999 2008 Yamaha R6 Canadian Edition .............................................$7,999 2011 Harley Davidson Sportster 1100 ........................................$8,999 2012 Yamaha Bw50 Scooter ....................................................... $2,499 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 .............................................................$3,999

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1994 ARCTIC Cat Puma, 2-up, $1,700 obo. 633-5791 2004 MOUNTAINCAT, 800 long track snow machine, great cond, 1,000 miles, $3,600. 333-0192 2013 RMK Pro 800 153' mbrp cann , shovel bag, extra belt, 2 jugs oil, low kms hardly used, $9,500. 334-2384 SMALL PULL-BEHIND snowmobile trailer, good for ice-fishing, $100. 456-2218 2010 TUNDRA Sport snowmobile, 550F, exc cond, low kms, $5,900. 334-8854 2005 ARCTIC Cat M7 for parts or need new engine, rest in good shape, want to sell asap $1,800 obo. 336-1318 1999 SUMMIT X 670 HO, Twin Jaws pipes, 4" block, Pro taper bars, all very good cond except 1cyl low compression, not seized, $1,250 obo. 334-6776 2008 POLARIS Dragon 800, 155” track, fresh rebuild, many extras, $7,500 obo. 334-7670 PROJECT SLED, 1998 Formula Z chassis with GPZ 1100 street bike engine, (motor mounts, drive train, hood, complete) 334-6776

Marine 2002 16.25ʼ Harbour Craft boat & trailer, 50 HP Johnson & 9.9 hp Yamaha, down rig, new winch, life jackets, exc cond, $14,000. 334-8912 lv msg

PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 18ʼ FREIGHTER canoe & trailer, 20 hp Johnson, exc cond, $3,200. 334-8912 lv msg WANTED: RIVER tripping canoes 16ʼ or larger, good to great shape. (Royalex, ABS, or triple layer), am buying several units, 336-1709 REPOWER YOUR boat, new V-8 marine engine, omc transom assembly, $5,500 obo. 633-6502

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 CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-Motorized Weekends: Feb 7-9 & Feb 28-Mar 2. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910 HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 7 au 9 février et du 28 fév. au 2 mars : activités non motorisées. 867-667-3910

Heavy Equipment

SUPPORT GROUP for People who have had 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

HOTSY TRAIL Blazer Pressure Washer, trailer mounted, self-contained, 250 gal. water tank with 2 hose reels, perfect for construction, mining operations or your own business, cell 336-0995

FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Fa study Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Wood Street Annex from 6 p.m. No charge. For an introduction to the practice call 633-6157

HOBART 225 amp portable gas powered welder/genset, 17 hp Kohler engine, comes on 4-wheeled steel wagon, $2,500 obo. 633-6502

YUKON LIBERAL Party Leadership. Per YLP constitution 29A, this is notice of a leadership convention to be held March 1, 2014. See ylp.ca for details

WANTED: OLD Hi-Boy trailers suitable to be used to build a bridge, 334-8960

LORNE MOUNTAIN Centre Skate-A-Thon, February 16th 2:00pm. Join us for fundraising activity for the whole family, pledge forms, info on great prizes, www.mountlorne.yk.net

2007 HM 400 Komatsu 6X6 rock truck in Whitehorse, $130,000, can finance to right person on rental purchase, lots of mining equipment, Wes at brmining@hushmail.com, or 250-235-3333 MINING PROCESSOR for sale, c/w 10-yard hopper, auto feeder, 16ʼ long x 6ʼ diameter trammel, 3/4” screen, New Zealand-type sluice box 8ʼx12ʼ, $62,000. Call Al, 456-4905

Campers & Trailers

MT LORNE Classic Ski Race 2014, Feb 22nd noon, info and registration @ www.mountlorne.yk.net SAVATE IS an empty handed fighting form using the feet, the hands, and other body parts Come try at Aikido Dojo on Baxter St. Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. savateyukon.weebly.com

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

Yukon Kennel Club is pleased to host “Come Meet the Dogs” March 1, 2014, 12:00noon-4:00pm Takhini Arena Mezzanine More than 25 different breeds will be showcased! Bring the entire family to meet some awesome pups, get some wet kisses! Entry by donation. Some fantastic prizes to be won! For more information or to get involved: www.facebook.com/YukonKennelClub ZERO WASTE Garage Sale, Saturday, February 14th, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Canada Games Centre, $20/table by February 7th. 633-5402 for info COME TO the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition's monthly meeting on Thursday, February 20, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at CYO Hall. Everyone welcome. Call 334-9317 WHITEHORSE UNITED Church is again offering Singing Valentines, February 14. We do phone Valentines too, better get your orders in soon. 667-2989 WORLD-RENOWNED COMPOSERS of sacred music, Don Besig and Nancy Price, Whitehorse United Church, Saturday, February 15. Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm. 667-2989 to register

WANTED: CAMPER van. 456-2130

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CARHAULER, 16', tandem axle, electric brakes, $2, 500. 335 9934 PJ TRAILER 2008, 20ʼ tandem axle flat deck, 13,800 gvwr, 16" rubber, 2 5/16 ball, brakes on all 4 wheels replaced 2012, bearings done 2012, $4,500. 633-5470

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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 GRANDPARENTS AND extended family: Having problems with access or custody? Contact Grandparents Rights Assoc. of Yukon, meetings as needed. 821-3821 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 LEARN ENGLISH free! Classes every Friday at 7.00pm. Call 335-5443 for info

Aurora Bridal Faire March 8th, 2014, Kwanlin Dun Centre. Are you getting married soon? Or are you a friend or mother of the Bride to be? Register the Bride for the Aurora Bridal Faire at "Hello Gorgeous" and receive special gifts and the chance to win fantastic prizes. wildernessweddings@sheiladodd.com or facebook/Aurora Bridal Faire BRING ON THE BRIDE and her many fun friends. A special day with Bridal dresses, photographers, caters, venues, tent rentals, party planners, decorations. Facebook/Aurora Bridal Faire March 8th, Kwanlin Dun

He was a real survivor, who had more than 9 lives. At one year old he showed up at my Whitehorse apartment window in 1995 as a stray, and seemed to belong with me right from the start. Over the past 19 years we lived in 13 different places, including a few journeys across Canada, and an 8 year stint in Ontario before finally making our way back to the Yukon. He was an indoor/outdoor cat who roamed and hunted many a critter but always outwitted predators himself. He was rescued more than once from trees, patched up numerous times after scrapping with feline yard intruders, and was even stolen once from my home in downtown Whitehorse and went missing for a month. Miraculously he survived on his own and was found in Riverdale by a kind family who put out a search for his owner. By an uncanny fluke, he was returned to me. It just seemed meant to be. Diagnosed with 3 different chronic health problems over the years he attended many a vet appointment and had many close calls, but soldiered on through it all. He patiently tolerated living with some of my other cats (outliving them all), and made way for my daughter when she came along 6 years ago. You could tell he loved and watched over her, sharing his spotlight with her so graciously. Adolf was my longest and most constant companion. Tenacious yet gentle, tough yet fragile. I always considered him to be part of the Yukon’s ‘Colorful 5%’. There have been many people in my life who also recognized and loved his uniqueness, and his calm, strong spirit. I’d like to acknowledge those who cared for Adolf with me, and for me, at various times throughout his life. He’ll remain with us still, as we carry on without him. Goodbye my dear old friend. You certainly lived a long and rich life.

Kim Rogers

AURORA BRIDAL FAIRE is searching the community looking for musicians who perform at weddings. If you're a professional musician or band that loves to do weddings and would like to do more, join us at the Aurora Bridal Faire. Call 633-5656 or email wildernessweddings@sheiladodd.com THOMSON CENTRE requires a volunteer for our small, in-house store. An enjoyable, social, rewarding experience! Wednesdays 12:00–2:30. Previous experience not required. Call Kathy at 393-8629 HOSPICE WORKSHOP "LIVING with Loss" Thurs Feb 27, 6:30-8:30pm for anyone living with personal loss or supporting others who are grieving. Register: 667-7429, administrator@hospiceyukon.net WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting: Mon. Feb. 10th, 7:30 p.m. at WGH, new members welcome! Info: Barb @ 667-2087 F . H . C O L L I N S Secondary School Parent/Teacher/Student conference Thursday March 13, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Friday March 14 10:00am-1:00pm. No classes for students on March 14, but students may attend either session, no appt required TAGISH PANCAKE Breakfast! February 23rd, 9:30am-12:00pm, Tagish Community Centre. $8.00 per adult, $3.00 per child. Everyone is welcome to attend

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

633-6019 FriDay, FeBruary 14

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

2014

have your pets spayed or neutered. For inFormation call

Pet Parade & Pet Howling LOST

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Pilot mt, husky, redishbrown, female, very shy, wearing green to red collar no tags, answers to red. if found contact lee or Jim @ 668-3469. (31/01/14). annie lake rd, 4yr old, black, sled dog, male, if found contact leanne @ 633-6502. (31/01/14).

20 Adventurous Years

ATV TRAILER, 4ʼ long, 38” wide, $450 obo. 336-0460

2010 CARGO max 6x10 V nose, exc cond, spare tire, aluminum ladder rack, $3,500 obo. 336-1318

YUKON WHOLISTIC Health Network Annual General Meeting, 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 5, Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome! 667-6030 for more info

LOST/FOUND

2009 JAYCO JayFlight BH27' trailer, exc cond, & 2009 Ford Super Duty Long Box 6.4L diesel truck, exc cond, 128,682kms, mostly hwy, 334-6724 for details/viewing

2007 LANCE truck camper, 1181, largest in class truck camper (dually preferable), TV, generator, awning, electric jacks, queen bed, 30lbs propane bottles, AC/furnace, slide out, full washroom, $19,900. 780-986-4674

SACRED MUSIC composers, Besig and Price at Whitehorse United Church Saturday, Feb. 15. Workshop 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. To register 667-2989; Concert at 7 p.m. All Welcome.

VALENTINE'S DINNER/DANCE at Tagish Community Hall, Feb. 15th, 5:00pm, potluck dinner, auction, live band, love story competition, $5 cover. More info 867-399-3407

Possibly a Husky/Akita Mix, wearing a blue harness. He is safe and sound in Cowley. Please call 403-891-4827 or email angelnelken@gmail.com

TRUCK/CAMPER MID-WINTER sale, 1988 Ford Crew Cab 1-ton w 1984 camper, well maintained, many upgrades, $5,000 obo. 668-3243

LORNE MOUNTAIN Community Centre, planning meeting for Northern Backyard Gardening program, Saturday February 15 2.30 pm, drop in, info at 667-7083

CONCERT FEATURING world-renowned composers of sacred music, Don Besig and Nancy Price, Whitehorse United Church, Saturday February 15, 7:00pm. Free-will offering

Dog found in Cowley Creek Area!

OLDER VANGUARD 8.5 ft. everything works, roof doesnʼt leak, one corner damaged, $800. 334-7373

1999 25ʼ Espre travel trailer, great cond, little use, new batteries/flooring, $8,500 obo. 334-7713

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Friday, February 14, 2014

633-6019

22 Saturday, February Main Tent

3:30 - 4:30pm • Shipyards Park Register online or the day of event.

- Pet Junction Sponsored by The Feed Store

FOUND •

Granger, small grey/white female cat, DSH, no collar contact Hauff or Holly @ 668-3372 (10/02/2014)

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

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

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5 year old, spayed female, lab/Pit Bull X, black (Gaia) 6 months old, female, Husky / labX, blonde ( Winnie)

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1 yr old, female, blonde, husky/ lab X (lucky)

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

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3yr old, neutered male, akita, grey and white (a.J.) 4 mos old, female, husky X, blonde (Bianca) 2 yr old, spayed female, blue heeler, black and white (mc) 10 weeks old, female, golden retriever X, blonde(tig) 10 weeks old, male, golden retriever X, blonde (Kozik) 4 yr old, male, husky, black and white (rikki) 10 weeks old, female, golden retriever X, blonde (clay)

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6 months old,DSH, grey and white, neutered male (moss) 2yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy)

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1 yr old, neutered male, Pekingese, white and brown (christmas) 2 yr old, neutered male, black and white, husky X (D.o.G) 5 months old, male, husky, white (cupid) 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/ rottweiler, black and brown ( trouble) 8 months old, neutered male, StaffordshireX, black ( tank)

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10 weeks old, female, golden retriever X, black and tan, (Bobbi)

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2 yr old, DSH, white and black, neutered male (tom) 3 yr old, DmH, black and white, spayed female (cece) 4 yr old, DSH, grey, neutered male (mack)

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:

www.Humanesocietyyukon.ca

Thank you

I would like to thank everybody who sent me wishes of sympathy after the death of my husband Richard “Dick” Lapensée.

Your support has been very much appreciated and very comforting. Special thank you to the staff of EMS and Whitehorse General Hospital who had anything to do with Richard’s care, especially Drs Chau, Anderson and Storey, nurses Annik, Sue, Koreen and Linda from Emergency Department, Lesley and Brenda from Medical Ward, your care and compassion was incomparable. We are very lucky to have such a great professional team to care for the people of the Yukon. Thank you all very much. Hélène Lapensée

McLachlan

Yukon News

Friday, February 14, 2014

Juzo James (Butch) Nakamura

YUKON SCIENCE Institute presents Forecasting in the Yukon: the democratization of weather and the changing role of the professional meteorologist with Mike Smith, Monday, February 17, 7:30pm St. Elias Community Centre, Haines Junction. Free.

OctOber 20, 1930 – February 14, 2005 Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet. Let it not be a death but completeness. Let love melt into memory and pain into songs. Let the flight through the sky end In the folding of the wings over the nest. Let the last touch of your hands be gentle Like the flower of the night. Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, And say your last words in silence. I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way.

Forever in Our Hearts,

Carol, Dean, Emily, Taylor, and Ian

KOVACS Ruth Ann (nee McLeod)

Harry (February 14, 2013) & Joyce (July 13, 2009) Remembering you is easy We do it every day, But missing you is the heartache That never goes away. Lovingly remembered by Jerry, Terry, Bonnie, Tim and Karen, and families.

Tex Morrison

(Richard Michel Gordon)

August 31, 1941 – February 6, 2014

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on February 18, 2013. Tis but a year ago Since God called you away, And we who loved you most of all, Miss you more each day Lovingly remembered by her husband Zoli, and family.

it is with greAt sAdness thAt we

Joseph “Joe” Prentice

Tex passed away February 6 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jennifer, two daughters he adored – Rebel (Bob) Kuntz, Jodi (Leif) Sutherland and his grandchildren Texas and Xander Sutherland whom he loved dearly.

As per Tex’s wishes no service will be held. Our family would like to thank Dr. Kanachowski and the nurses and staff at the Thompson Centre who all tried to make Tex’s last days as comfortable as possible, Dr. Ron Kolton, Dr. Don Sin, Head of Respiratory Medicine, St. Paul’s Hospital, all those with the Yukon Home Care Program who helped us so much, and staff at the Medicine Chest. If you wish, please make a donation to the Yukon Hospital Foundation in his name.

Rise & Shine Story Time: Wednesdays, February 5-March 12, 10:30am–11:15am, stories, music, finger plays & crafts for children 3-6 years & caregivers, registration necessary, space limited. 667-5239 INSCRIPTION À la maternelle 4 ans en français langue première. Jardin dʼÉmilie à lʼécole Émilie-Tremblay, jusquʼà la fin février 2014. Visitez www.csfy.ca ou 667-8150 pour tous les détails BARN DANCE Sat. Feb 22, Old Fire Hall. Gordon Stobbe, master fiddler and caller, Barndance Band & Fiddleheads, adults $10, youth $5, families $25, tickets at the door. 633-4501 SUGAR SHACK at Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous February 21-22-23, Shipyards Park. Come treat yourself to maple taffy on snow, maple baked beans and other maple products. Information: www.afy.yk.ca THE HOURS That Remain by Keith Barker, inspired by The Highway of Tears, directed by David Storch, Feb 28 & March 1, Danoja Zho (Dawson City) www.gwaandaktheatre.com HOOTALINQUA FIRE Protection Society AGM and open house, Tuesday, March 4, 6:00pm, Hootalinqua community hall and firehall (across from Takhini Gas). Everyone welcome. Refreshments and door prize RISE & Shine Story Time: Wednesdays, February 5-March 12, 10:30am–11:15am, stories, music, finger plays & crafts for children 3-6 years & caregivers, registration necessary, space limited. 667-5239 PADDLERS ABREAST Recreational Paddling: register till March 2nd by email: paddlersabreastwhitehorse@gmail.com or telephone: Claire 393-1949 or Karin 393-4726 For breast cancer survivors and supporters. 4 sessions at the Canada Games Centre, weekly paddles May and June THE HOURS That Remain, by Keith Barker, inspired by The Highway of Tears, directed by David Storch, March 5-8, YAC, 867 393-2676, www.gwaandaktheatre.com SCULPT WINGED creatures with Sandra Storey or make silver jewellery with special guest instructor Mathew Nuqingaq @ Arts Underground, March 1 weekend. For information/ registration call 667-4080 QUEER YUKON: upcoming events for the LGBT community and allies. Feb. 21st Rendezvous Drag Dance at the T&M, tickets $15 at Baked Cafe. www.queeryukon.com

Services

Announce the sudden pAssing of

of whitehorse, yt februAry 10, 1943 – februAry 10, 2014

He leaves behind his mother Kathleen, sisters Kaaren Broughton and Marilyn (Norman) Lacroix and brother Marvyn all of Temagami, Ontario, his brother Joseph (Nurgul) of West Vancouver and brother Ian (Marion) of Whitehorse and numerous nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his father Gordon, sister-in-law Evelyn and brother-in-law Ken.

YUKON SCIENCE Institute presents Forecasting in the Yukon: the democratization of weather and the changing role of the professional meteorologist with Mike Smith, Sunday, February 16, 7:30pm, Beringia Centre, Whitehorse. Free.

- 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 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 SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service. At corner of 6th & Strickland. 667-2988

He leaves behind his loving partner Shanon Cooper, Daughters; Seana Prentice Nesgaard, Shannon Poelman (Dan), Granddaughters; Kayleigh, Brenna and Paige, his brother Clifford Prentice (Yvonne) and many loving friends and extended family. A funerAl mAss And celebrAtion of life will be held

sAturdAy, februAry 15, 2014 At 2:00 pm sAcred heArt cAthedrAl with A reception to follow in c.y.o. hAll.

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 BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 Bookkeeper Taking new clients 393-3201

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 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

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

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In loving memory of Herbert (Herb) Zollweg born February 19, 1929 in Salzburg, Austria. Herb was predeceased by his beloved wife Gwenda. Loved Father of his children Ingrid, Mark, and Jens, loved Grandfather of Joshua, Max, Hamish, Annabelle and Amelie. Herb passed away peacefully on February 9, 2014 at Copper Ridge Place. Herb came to the Yukon in 1953, was married and had 3 children. He worked as a plumber in many Yukon communities, but his real passions were his horses and outfitting business. He chose to live a simple lifestyle surrounded by nature and his beloved animals. Herb will be missed by his family, friends, and his faithful dog, Fatima. A celebration of Herb’s life will be held at a later date. Special thank you to the nurses and staff at Copper Ridge Place.

pubLIC TENDER PUbLIC TENDER SERVICING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS YUKON HOUSING UNITS VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON Project Description: Provide annual maintenance and inspections. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 12, 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 Ted James at 867-334-4401.

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PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 KLASSIC HANDYMAN SERVICES “HOME RENOVATION SPECIALIST” “SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOMS” Start to Finish • FLOORING • TILE • CARPENTRY • PAINTING • FENCING • DECKS “ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!! DON: 334-2699 don.brook@hotmail.com

PubLIC TENDER KENO CITY WATER DELIVERY Project Description: Provide water delivery to Keno residents on the basis of a maximum of three times per week ensuring compliance with all the regulations for delivery of bulk water. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 3, 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 Rob Anderson at (867) 465-6542. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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

PUbLIC TENDER PRODUCE, HAUL AND STOCKPILE RIP RAP, KM 249.8 KLONDIKE HIGHWAY #2, YUKON, 2013-2014 Project Description: Producing, hauling and stockpiling 600 cubic metres of Class I rip rap at km 249.8 LHS of the Klondike Highway. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 20, 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 Sandra Orban at (867) 633-7935. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

Budo-Taijutsu-Ninjutsu Private, semi-private & group classes Esoteric lessons for the modern warrior More than self defence, This is a lifeʼs journey Sensei Jason Wyatt, Moku Senshi 334-3480 Property Management for Condos Accounting, Contractors, Reserve studies. North of 56 Property Mgmt Call 332-7444

PUbLIc TENDER STANDING OFFER AGREEMENTS FOR THIRD PARTY EQUIPMENT RENTALS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 26, 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) 393-6387. 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. 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

Highways and Public Works

Community Services

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES, EROSION OF THE YUKON RIVERBANK, FORT SELKIRK

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAl MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CANADA-YUKON BUSINESS SERVICES CENTRE

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR GOLDEN HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, YUKON, 2014

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 27, 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 Rob Anderson at (867) 456-6542. 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: Provision of services for preliminary engineering and design, for a long term solution of the Yukon Riverbank at Fort Selkirk. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 5, 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 Bruce Barrett at (867) 667-3463. 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 Department of Economic Development is seeking a business or organization to assume the development, management, operation, and staffing of the Canada-Yukon Business Services Centre (CYBSC). Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 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 Ian Young at (867) 667-5753. 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: Provide custodial services, cleaning supplies and equipment at Golden Horn Elementary School, as per specifications, standards, and task schedule. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 13, 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 Ross Lindley at (867) 667-3175. Mandatory Site Visit on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. 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

Tourism and Culture

Economic Development

Highways and Public Works

MAINTENANCE OF THE ROSS RIVER SOLID WASTE FACILITY

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

74 SNOW CLEARING/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-8447

ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a competitive quote! 867-332-7879

Licensed and Professional Automotive Repairs 20-year Journeyman Mechanic Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Call Brian Berg 867-633-6597

T.E.A.M. HEATING Oil Burner Services Certified Journeyman O.B.M. Light commercial & residential Installation/Repairs and Service Licensed and Insured 867-334-1680

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Yukon government has recently received an expression of interest (EOI) for the development of an eco-wilderness resort at Stoney Mountain on Millhaven Bay near Carcross. As part of the process, the Yukon government is required to determine if there are other private interests that may wish to submit a competitive proposal. Information on the size, scope and vision of the proposed project can be found at: http://inecdevcorp.com/2014/ project-proposals/the-lodge-at-stoney-mountainproposal/ Interested parties are requested to advise the Energy, Mines and Resources Land Management Branch, in writing by 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2014 to: Director, Land Management Branch (K320), P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 For further information please contact the EMR Land Management Branch at 667-3150 or call toll free 1-800-661-0408.

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Friday, February 14, 2014 VEHICLE LOANS Bear Country Pawn is offering vehicle loans up to $10,000 Must have stable employment and chequing account Call 335-5500

FINISHING CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS For Clean, Meticulous & Tasteful Quality Work INTERIOR Design & organization of walk-in closets, laundry & storage room, garage Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, Wood & Laminate, Stairs. EXTERIOR Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Storage Shed DIDIER MOGGIA 633-2156 or cell 334-2156

LOW COST MINI STORAGE

Now 2 locations: Porter Creek & Kulan. Onsite & offsite steel containers available for rent or sale.

Phone 633-2594 Fax 633-3915

OFFICE LOCATED BESIDE KLONDIKE WELDING, 15 MacDONALD RD., PORTER CREEK, info@lowcostministorage.ca

60 Below Snow Management Commercial & Residential

The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is requesting proposals from companies or individuals to be the Project Manager and Event Coordinator for the Opportunities North Conference to be held in early October, 2014. For a copy of the full RFP, contact Peter Turner at 393-6060 or president@yukonchamber.com Responders must already be, or must become, Yukon Chamber members. SCOPE OF WORK: • Develop and provide a turnkey solution to project management and event coordination for the conference. The duties of the project manager and event coordinator include: • To develop and implement a comprehensive work plan and prepare semi-monthly updates on planning progress for the YCC President and YCC Planning Committee. • The identification and acquisition of $150,000 or more in sponsorship for the conference. • The development and implementation of a marketing plan aimed at attracting approximately 250 delegates from northern and western Canada and Alaska businesses, chambers of commerce, trade organizations. • The pursuit and attraction of approximately 5 – 10 trade show booth participants. • With the guidance of the YCC Planning Committee, the identification of conference speakers. The project manager and event coordinator will be responsible for making the necessary arrangements to secure their attendance. • Development of a profit model. PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE: • A résumé outlining the proponent’s experience and background in event planning, project management, securing sponsors and event speakers, working with the hospitality industry, and managing project budget and progress. • A proposed approach and timeline for the project. • A budget for the project (which will not exceed $50,000), including daily and hourly rates. • References. PROPOSAL EVALUATION: This is a value-driven request for proposals, so cost will not be the only factor in the proposal evaluation. Evaluation will also be based on daily and hourly rates, the project management and event coordination experience of person(s) involved as well as the proposed approach and timeline for the project. The Yukon Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel this tendering process at any time, and the right to accept or reject any application. Awarding of this work will be contingent on the quality of proposals received and the securing of initial project funding from government. Close Date: Monday, March 3, 2014 at 3:00 pm Submit to: Yukon Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER OF Suite 205 - 2237 Second Ave., COMMERCE Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0K7

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GRAPHITE RACING kayak paddle and a canoe paddle, used twice, $200 ea. 336-1990

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SOLE F80 treadmill, heavy duty gym quality, folds up, less than 100 kms, paid $2,500 asking $1,400. 336-1990

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MSR FURY four season, 2-person tent, used 3 times, mint cond, $450. 336-1990 FISHER CROSS country skis, Swix poles, Solomon boots ladies size 8, carrying bag, waxes etc, used 4-5 times, new cond, $350 obo. 336-1990

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EMERGENCY LIGHTING, HEAT DETECTORS & FIRE ALARM TEST, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON

ANNUAL SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE SERVICE TEST AND INSPECTION YUKON HOUSING UNITS VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON

Project Description: To provide testing, inspection and certification services to Fire Alarm Systems and Emergency Lighting

Project Description: Provide testing, inspection and maintenance services to sprinkler and backflow systems

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 12, 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 Ted James at 867-334-4401.

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 BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MAYO SENIORS 6 PLEX MAYO, YUKON Project Description: Provide building design and construction specifications for an unrestricted design for Yukon Housing Corporations current and future projects Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 3, 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 Robert Kostelnik at 867-667-5795. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

MENʼS SNOWBOARD boots, Firefly, sz 11.5, exc cond, still in box, $50. 456-2218 TREADMILL, HEAVY duty, up to 12 mph, 10 degree incline, 6 preset programs, 2 heart rate programs, 3 user programs, Polar HR strap incl, great cond, $375. 633-3824

Livestock QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for guaranteed 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 LOOKING FOR Yukoners to go in on buying Chantecler hens, if anyone sells them locally, give me a call at 668-2768

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

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

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NOTICE to

DOUG GIROUX

from MALAMUTE SALOON LTD. O/A TAKHINI MOBILE HOME PARK TAKE NOTICE THAT a proceeding has been commenced against you as Tenant, by Malamute Saloon Ltd o/a Takhini Mobile Home Park as Landlord, in the Territorial Court of Yukon, under File Number 13-T0064. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT further proceedings in the above designated application are scheduled to be heard on 10 March 2014 at 2:00pm at the Law Court Building at 2134 Second Avenue in the City of Whitehorse. IN THE EVENT THAT you wish to participate in the continuation of the said proceedings on 10 March 2014 at 2:00pm you should contact the Territorial Court as soon as possible prior to the date above set out concerning the filing of affidavits or other documents or evidence which you may wish to present to the Court in response to the claims of the Landlord.

Kakuro:

02.14.2014

Yukon News

Friday, February 14, 2014

IF YOU FAIL to respond or if you fail to attend at the continuation of proceedings on 10 March 2014 at 2:00pm at the Law Courts at 2134 Second Avenue in the City of Whitehorse, the proceedings may continue in your absence and the Court may make any orders requested by the Landlord and justified by the information before the Court.

KELLY CARRIER, adjustable for babies/kids up to 50lb, c/w rain shield/backpack style diaper bag, zippers onto system, great for hiking, $350 new, asking $150. 334-5323 GRACO SNUGRIDE 35 infant car seat with base, used 1 year, never been in accident, $300 new, asking $150. 334-5323

Childcare LOLAʼS DAYHOME Located downtown Has spaces available for children 6 months & up ECE with more than 12 years of experience Fully licensed Call 668-5185 days or 667-7840 evenings ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2014 Day/Night/Weekend Spots available Call 668-3448

SOLID DARK brown bunkbeds comes with mattresses, $600. firm. 668-4374 or 333-9813 SOLID OAK carved dining hutch w shelf, dark brown, $1,000, matching round table w twist legs, fixable damage to the table, $275 or $1,225 for both. 336-1990 DINING TABLE 46X72 or 46X92 w self storing butterfly leaf, solid red birch framing w American Cherry veneer over lumber core, Italian rustic finish, $950. 660-5152 LEATHER COUCH (7ʼ) & love seat (5ʼ), dark brown, and ottoman table, all in good shape, paid over $2,000, asking $1,000 for the set. 334-5323 OAK CHINA cabinet with matching table and chairs, new condition, $250. 667-7705

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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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

LARGE WOOD office desk and matching credenza, two large metal filing cabinets. 633-6553

BORNBRED RED: Please meet me at Timmyʼs on Main on Saturday, 10:00am or Sunday, 12:00 noon. Alex

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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 6, 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

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is March 6, 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 Bill Stonehouse at (867) 667-8281. 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: Preparation and supply of accurate transcripts of proceedings for all levels of Yukon courts. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is February 26, 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 Mark Daniels at (867) 667-3461. 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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REqUEST FOR PROPOSAl

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

Teslin Tlingit Council REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Heritage Centre Landscape Design Teslin Tlingit Council is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to develop a Landscape Design for a portion of the site of its Heritage Centre in Teslin, Yukon. For more information, or to request an electronic copy of the R.F.P., please contact: Adam Grinde, Director, Capital and Infrastructure Ph: 867-390-2532, ext. 388 E-mail: adam.grinde@ttc-teslin.com

PROPOSAL DEADLinE: Friday, February 28, 16:00 (4:00 PM)

Application Number Numéro de la demande

PM13-055

PM07-586-1

PM13-051 QZ10-042-1

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

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

Bardusan Placers Ltd Assignment from Ken Wilson to Marletta Hollingsworth Daniel Trudeau and Roland Berglund Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd

Thunder Gulch and Lightning Creek

Placer Mining

March 10, 2014

UN LLT of Clear Creek

Placer Mining

February 25, 2014

Magnet Gulch and Bonanza Creek

Placer Mining

March 10, 2014

Don Creek

Quartz Mining

February 25, 2014

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.

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.

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