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Yukon’s mining ranking drops PAGE 3

Big, big air Skiers reached new heights at the Yukon Freestyle Ski Championships over the weekend at Mount Sima.

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Katelyn Vowk performs at the Yukon Synchronized Swimming Championships at the Canada Games Centre on Sunday. See story page 24.

Bumpy road to Old Crow Oh my God, they killed Kenny!

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tempted to keep the animals from escaping,” the report says.

“One horse escaped the chute he horse wrangler who died by slipping through a gap as one on the job was crushed by of the metal fence panels was bea feral horse attempting to ing dragged into position. escape.

“A second horse, following the The Yukon Workers’ Compen- first, tried to leap the dragged sation Health and Safety Board panel, which broke upon impact released its preliminary findings entangling the horse. The broken into Arnold Johnson’s death panel knocked the victim to the yesterday. ground and the horse rolled on Johnson, 57, died near Kusawa top of him before getting up.”

Lake in January when he sustained The injuries were “not surviva fatal head injury. able,” the report says. Johnson On January 26, the Burwash died the next day at Whitehorse man was part of a team hired by General Hospital. the government to round up wild According to the board, the horses. direct cause of the accident was Three workers were herding “that the metal fence panels in the half a dozen feral horses into a chute were not capable of withmakeshift chute with five-footstanding the force applied against high fencing. them and one failed when the According to the report, metal wild horse attempted to jump it.” fencing panels were staked to the Safety board spokesperson ground within a wooden corral.

Richard Mostyn said the prelimiThe chute was being used to nary report is just a first step. A guide the animals into a horse complete investigation could take trailer to be taken off the property. more than a year.

“At approximately 10:30 a.m., “These preliminary findings are two of the workers were attempt- basically released to inform the ing to close the chute by pivoting public of the direct cause of the one of the metal panels across recent fatality,” he said. the entrance while the other at“We really want other YukonNews Reporter

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Snow sculptures smashed Vandals destroyed or partially damaged eight snow sculptures this weekend at Shipyards Park.

Whitehorse RCMP Const. Dean Hoogland said a concerned citizen called 911 Sunday at about 12:35 a.m. The caller reported seeing two males destroying sculptures in the park.

When officers attended they found two teens among the sculptures.

A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old have been charged with mischief.

Their names are not being released because of their age.

Teams from around the world completed the sculptures as part of the International Snow Carving Competition that took place during this year’s Rendezvous festivities.

“It’s so disappointing to have such beautiful pieces of public art destroyed by vandalism,” said Linda

BRIEFS Rapp, the city’s director of community and recreation services.

Because of the recent cold spell, the sculptures could have stayed standing for a longer than usual, said Rapp.

Multiple awards were handed out this year. The Alaskan creation, a cabin with a bear, won the judges’ choice and visitors’ choice award. It survived the onslaught.

A large screw-like sculpture from Switzerland, which won the carvers’ choice award, was not so lucky. It was one of the sculptures damaged.

Also destroyed was a sculpture featuring the characters from the TV show South Park riding on a polar bear.

In the end, all that remained was Kenny’s head.

(Ashley Joannou)

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Remnants of smashed snow carvings are piled up at Shipyards Park on Monday.

ers who are corralling livestock or doing similar activities to examine their equipment and procedures so that other people aren’t injured or killed.”

In the report the safety board reminds all employers that they are required to provide staff with safe work procedures.

Mostyn said his office is nowhere near being able to say whether or not any charges or other sanctions could come from this case.

Ron Billingham, spokesperson for the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, said no one from the department would be commenting until the full report is completed.

He said the contract to move the horses was awarded to Dan Sabo, a man with extensive previous experience.

“He was subcontractor to the previous livestock control officer.

He’s been doing this contract for the Yukon government for the last couple of years.”

Billingham said the department is co-operating with the health and safety board’s investigation.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Identity of crosswalk crash victim released by coroner The territory’s coroner has released the name of a Whitehorse pedestrian killed last week.

William Marvin Lagimodiere was hit by an SUV on Feb. 26 while crossing Fourth Avenue between Ray Street and Second Avenue.

The 69-year-old died later that day.

Police have said the driver was sober and is co-operating with officers.

The investigation is still active, RCMP Const. Dean Hoogland said Monday.

So far no charges have been recommended against the driver.

(Ashley Joannou)

Corrections Our Feb. 26 article on Whitehorse’s sustainability review included a photograph of the city’s environmental coordinator, Bryna Cable, who we misidentified as Shannon Clohosey, manager of environmental sustainability.

We’re sorry about the mix-up.

As well, an article in the same edition on plans to re-open the Brewery Creek gold mine neglected to say that shareholders of one of the companies involved in the new venture have yet to approve the deal. If approved, Americas Bullion Royalty Corp. will retain controlling interest in the project. The vote will be held at the end of March.

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Police investigating after teen burned Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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ara Goodwin-Chief ’s 13-year-old son was walking to Jack Hulland Elementary School Monday afternoon.

He’d missed the bus and was on his way to meet his parents for a ride home.

On his way he was approached by three other teens his age.

One of the boys sprayed him with Axe body spray, a scented aerosol deodorant, his mom said.

“He thought this kid was just putting Axe on him, like a spray perfume. He was going to say thanks.”

Then one of the other teens pulled out a lighter.

The sleeve of her son’s jacket caught fire. The flames singed his eyelashes and hair, she said.

He was able to put out the flames by jumping into a snow bank, she said.

“He said his arm was on fire, his complete arm, his shoulder.

However, because he jumped into it right away, the snow bank put it out.”

Goodwin-Chief is not releasing her son’s name.

The boy was shook up but did not need medical attention.

His mom believes it could have been much worse.

Her son was wearing a cover

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Tara Goodwin-Chief’s son was sprayed with flammable liquid and lit on fire by teenagers in Porter Creek on Monday. The boy was not seriously injured.

over much of his face to protect it from the cold. It also ended up protecting him from the flames.

“His ears were protected and it came up over the nose so that whole area of his face was covered,” she said.

“But probably without that, it definitely would have done more damage.”

The attackers just walked away afterwards, she said.

Whitehorse RCMP confirm they are looking into a complaint of an assault near a Porter Creek bus stop, but say it is too early in the investigation to release much else.

“At this point the investigation is in the early stages so I’m

not in a position to confirm or deny any facts of the case right now,” Const. Dean Hoogland said today.

“It is ongoing and being actively pursued. Given the serious nature and the consequences this incident could have had, we’re taking it very seriously.”

Goodwin-Chief said her son

knows the other boys, but not well. “Prior to this he’d never had any incidents (with them),” she said.

She’s still not sure what motivated the attack but is hoping the boys involved will be held accountable in some way.

“It would be a completely different scenario if they were lighting a cigarette or something and he was just there, versus ‘I’m going to deliberately spray you and I’m going to light you,’ and not even know the kid. That’s scary as a parent.”

A search of websites like YouTube will turn up multiple videos of people using aerosol body sprays to light things on fire. Some videos show pant legs or even beards set ablaze.

The Axe company website includes a “responsible use” section that warns of the product’s flammability.

Underneath a video that tells users “you know what’s stupid?

Lighting Axe on fire,” the site says: “Axe is flammable. Do not spray or apply near heat, flame or while smoking.

“After application until product is dry, do not smoke and avoid flame and intense heat. Can cause serious injury or death.”

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Yukon knocked from top 10 for mining Jesse Winter

claims issues are a deterrent to investment, 18 per cent calling it a strong deterrent and three per cent he Yukon has lost its top-10 saying they wouldn’t spend any score in the Fraser Institute’s money here. annual ranking of worldwide Yukon placed 25th on existing mining jurisdictions. environmental regulations, below In the latest report, released this Zambia, Liberia, Burkina Faso, week, the Yukon is now considered Wyoming and Suriname. the 19th most attractive place in In terms of its legal system, howthe world for mining companies to ever, the Yukon did much better. invest, down from eighth last year. Only five countries scored better The report polls mining comthan the Yukon, and only one was panies, asking them a series of deemed better on the taxation questions about whether they’d question. consider investing in 112 jurisdicTwo other strong areas were tions across the world. For each the geological database, where the question, the jurisdictions are Yukon placed 13th with 65 per cent ranked from most to least appealof respondents saying it was ening for investors. couraging investment, and security, “The greatest drops between with 67 per cent saying it encouryears was in uncertainty concernaged investment. ing the interpretation and enforceThe highest ranking the terriment of existing regulations, politi- tory earned relative to other juriscal stability and for the taxation dictions was on its trade barriers, regime,” said Alana Wilson, one of which respondents said were the the report’s authors. third-least restrictive in the world, The Yukon ranked 79th on the behind only Utah and Minnesota.

Samson Hartland, executive undisputed land claims index, with director of the Yukon Chamber of 58 per cent of the survey responMines, said he was disappointed dents saying the territory’s land News Reporter

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Hunters lost en route to Old Crow found safe Two hunters from Fort McPherson are safe after mechanical issues forced them to abandon their snowmobiles on their way to Old Crow.

The hunters were part of a larger group that travelled from Fort McPherson to a cabin at Curtain Mountain, also known as Mount Millen, according to an RCMP news release.

The pair set out from the cabin towards Old Crow Sunday morning, an estimated 14-hour trip.

with the rankings.

“You can’t ignore the elephant in the room. I’m down here at (the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto) and it’s what everyone is talking about. The political stability, it’s interesting words that they used.

That’s land-use planning and certainty in the Yukon,” Hartland said.

Uncertainty created by the lawsuits between the Yukon government and affected First Nations is scaring away investment, he said.

Specifically, Hartland pointed to the court battles over the government’s plans for the Peel watershed and the proposed Atlin campground.

“We’re going to call to bring some semblance of stability to the conversation… To have it play out in the courts is a delicate situation, and we want to encourage people to get to the table and just talk,” he said.

With much of the territory’s land-use planning unfinished, the government can’t afford to be dragged to court every time there is a dispute, said Hartland.

BRIEFS RCMP were notified Monday morning when the hunters had not yet arrived.

Community members in both Old

Mines minister Scott Kent said he was also disappointed in the rankings, but he is encouraged that the areas needing improvement are ones the government has the power to change.

“I haven’t had a chance to review the whole study, but it’s obviously disappointing. It takes an awful lot of work to gain that reputation and work your way up to a top 10 ranking, such as we had,” Kent said.

When it comes to relationships with First Nations, Kent disputes that those relationships have soured.

“I think we have good relationships on a number of files. Obviously there are some challenges that we face in dealing with specific aspects with respect to First Nations relations. We’re always looking to improve there,” he said.

But Opposition Leader Liz Hanson said this is all a sign of a bigger problem.

“The problems we’re facing here in the territory is a government that has said pretty clearly to the Yukon and the world that the main pillar of their economic develop-

ment vision is mining, and then they’ve done everything possible to thwart the success of that mining,” Hanson said.

When two Yukon First Nations announced they were suing the government over its handling of the Peel watershed land use planning, Premier Darrell Pasloski told CBC that allowing the courts to settle the dispute is sometimes required.

“We truly are leading not only the country, but in a lot of respects leading the world on this, and that’s why sometimes you have opportunities where there is disagreement and that resorts to going to the courts to create that certainty,” he said.

“It speaks volumes when you have a premier who doesn’t see the irony in saying something like ‘lawsuits bring certainty,’” said Hanson.

“The reality is that lawsuits don’t do anything other than drive away the certainty we thought we had all created through devolution and land claims.”

Crow and Fort McPherson formed search parties and set out along the trails towards the cabin.

A helicopter also set out from Dawson to aid the ground search teams.

It was the helicopter team that found the hunters at about five p.m.

Monday, said Sgt. Brad Kaeding.

Following mechanical problems, both men had returned to the cabin to wait for help. Both were found healthy and uninjured.

They have since returned to Fort McPherson.

(Jacqueline Ronson)

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Whitehorse hires new city manager Jesse Winter

With a background in science and a degree from the University of Alberta, Smith said it took her a little hitehorse has hired a new city while to figure out that working in manager, but it didn’t have to government was more her speed than go too far afield to find her. spending her days working as a bioloChristine Smith will take over gist with fish. for acting city manager Brian Crist “Fish just didn’t do it for me. They in April, leaving behind her current don’t give a lot of feedback,” Smith post as the director of community said, laughing. affairs for the Yukon government.

“I had the opportunity to work Crist found himself temporarily in with the development assessment the job after the city fired its previous branch as a senior planner for a manager, Stan Westby, last fall.

It’s a move that makes sense, Smith couple of years. It made me realize said, given her professed love of mu- how I love to collaborate and influence and gain common ground with nicipal politics.

“I’m really excited. I’m super pas- people, having them move forward sionate about municipal governance. in a common direction. When the opportunity came up to move over to It’s one of the most democratic and community affairs I took that right transparent forms of government because it’s the closest to the people,” away,” she said.

It was in that role that Smith she said.

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really got to learn the ins and outs of Yukon’s municipal governments, both in Whitehorse and in the communities.

That experience is one of the things that set her apart from the other candidates, Mayor Dan Curtis said.

“She has a tremendous history with Community Services,” he said.

“Community Services deals with the municipalities and mayor and councils – anything to do with the heart and soul of our community.

We learned pretty early on when she put her hat in the ring that we had a pretty special person,” he said.

Curtis said the hiring process was long and exhaustive, with dozens of applications submitted from across Canada and a lot of strong ones from the Yukon.

“We went through this long, arduous journey, and we are very proud that those who hit the short list were all locals,” he said.

But ultimately Smith’s experience won her the job.

“I worked extremely closely with her in my role as mayor. She’s our go-to person when it comes to Build Canada or the gas tax or any legislative stuff, or the Association of Yukon Communities,” he said.

Smith was born in Calgary, and moved to Nova Scotia at age five. At 10 she and her family moved to Faro, before bouncing back to Nova Scotia, then back again to the Yukon, this time to Whitehorse where she graduated high school at F.H. Collins.

Along the way she even spent some time at the National Ballet in Toronto.

“I’m a Canadian, but mostly I’m a Yukoner,” she said.

Smith said her first order of business when she takes over in April will be to get to know the people she will be working with, at least the ones she doesn’t already work closely with.

“The way I like to approach any situation is to fully understand it. To do that, I need to talk with the people.

I need to talk with senior management, their staff, folks around the city.

“There’s the on-the ground perspective, really meeting people, finding out what their interests are, something they’ve always wanted to see. That’s the kind of data I’m looking for. I like to see the big picture.

I am not interested in just making change for change’s sake. It has to be from the ground up,” she said.

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

Commentary by premier’s advisor raises eyebrows Jesse Winter

sions for a rather malleable concept of the Crown’s honour,” Schmidt wrote. he honour of the Crown “In addition to the danger of shouldn’t hamstring the judicial activism that this new apgovernment when negotiating proach unleashes, it undermines with First Nations, according to one the very goal of land claims – to end of Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski’s government paternalism and achieve top political advisors. socio-economic equality for Yukon Yule Schmidt published a comFirst Nations through a conclusive mentary in the National Post last settlement of grievances,” the opinweek arguing that final agreements ion piece reads. with First Nations were supposed Schmidt ends by asserting that to produce legal certainty, but have “the courts have replaced the govinstead led to long-running court ernment’s paternalism with a form battles thanks to judges’ interpretaof their own. And its enshrinement tion of what counts as meaningful in statutory law will make it particuconsultation. larly difficult to undo.

“The consequence of this deci“As long as the honour of the sion has been to remove the “final” Crown trumps the legal provisions from Yukon’s Final Agreements, of land claims, the Yukon governswapping agreed-upon legal proviment and its settled First Nations will continue disputing the meaning of their final agreements in court.”

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special advisor to the Yukon government, and that the piece represents only her opinion and not those of her employer. She declined a request to have the News reprint her commentary in full.

Even so, the existence and timing of the piece has the territory’s opposition leaders up in arms.

“This kind of thinking is an indicator of why we are dropping very fast in the Fraser Institute standings,” said Liberal Leader Sandy Silver.

“When you see this stick-in-the-eye approach from the Pasloski government, it raises questions about how the government approaches its dealings with First Nations.”

Silver also questioned the timing of the piece, which was published just before the premier and some of his ministers attended the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto this week, hoping to promote Yukon’s mining sector.

Elaine Schiman, a spokeswoman for the premier, said he was unavailable for an interview because of his busy schedule at the mining conference, but insisted that the piece was

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not approved by the cabinet office and the Yukon government does not share Schmidt’s opinion.

But Schmidt’s contention is the issue at the heart of a lawsuit soon to be fought over the government’s handling of the Peel watershed land use planning process. Two affected First Nations have filed a suit, arguing the government did not negotiate fairly with them when it threw out the Peel planning commission’s final recommended plan in favour of one it created itself.

The government, meanwhile, maintains that it has lived up to its legal responsibilities.

“If this was not approved by the premier’s office, the question remains, does the premier share the views of one of his top political advisors?” Silver asked.

Schiman would not say what the government’s position on the honour of the Crown is, only that the government supports final agreements and sees them as beneficial to both First Nations and the government.

NDP Leader Liz Hanson also had questions of her own.

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“Does this signify an opening up of this government to allowing people in their employ to speak their mind without censure? I would hope that we would see a similar freeing of people who, for example, work for the Department of Education,” Hanson said.

Last year the government issued an order barring Education employees from commenting publicly without first getting approval from the department’s communications branch.

“To my knowledge, that gag order has never been rescinded. We have seen public servants who are essentially fearful to talk on anything not even related to their line of work, but if they work for the Yukon government they are afraid. If this is a sign of a new opening for the government, then we’ll look forward to them tabling the whistleblower legislation this spring. Wouldn’t that be nice?” Hanson asked.

Schmidt is a contributor to Troy Media and the conservative blog C2C Journal, where her name appears alongside well-known political pundits like David Frum, Preston Manning and Tom Flanagan. She has written about subjects ranging from sexual harassment in the RCMP, to the civil war in Syria and democracy in Egypt.

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First trucks make the long haul to Old Crow Jacqueline Ronson

the steering wheel and bouncing around.”

Lieuwen hauled in buildOld Crow ing supplies for the Vuntut umours flew through the Gwitchin First Nation – mostcommunity of Old Crow ly lumber, some trusses, a few Friday as people tried to figpallets of cement and some ure out when the first convoy odds and ends. of trucks would arrive.

There were quite a few One person would tell you slowdowns along the way, he they were due in an hour, and said. the next would say the trucks “Starting out, when we first were still 180 kilometres out, turned off of Eagle Plains, a travelling no faster than five lot of the loads were falling or 10 clicks an hour. apart. We had to stop fairly Thirteen trucks had set out often,” said Lieuwen.

Thursday morning from Eagle “After the first day, it wasn’t Plains, the first convoy to so bad. Everything was tied travel Old Crow’s first winter down good and settled into road since 2004. place. It held together that They expected a full, long way. It’s just the road was so day to travel the 260-kilorough, that was the worst metre road. part.”

But no trucks came around One of the trucks carried a the bend on the Porcupine Caterpillar tractor as support River Thursday evening, and to help the others up steep Friday came and went without hills or out of tight spots. a sighting, too.

The Cat had to be unloaded When the 13 trucks finally 25 times over the two-androlled into town Saturday a-half days on the road, said afternoon, they had put 40 Lieuwen. driving hours into a trip that The worst incident hapwas expected to take less than pened Saturday morning, he 20. said.

“It didn’t matter how slow “Every truck that went you go, you’re just bouncing over, the road got worse. I in the cab,” said Dave Lieuwas fourth from the end. wen, a trucker with Mercer Everybody made it except the Contracting. “It got awful very last truck. He just about hard on the shoulders and tipped over. His trailer slid neck just from hanging onto and it was pretty bad.”

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The next convoy of four trucks is scheduled to head out towards Old Crow Thursday morning, he said.

“Guys are working away up there, struggling with a blizzard, it sounds like. But they’re working hard to get the road in shape and get it healed up from the trucks coming back out loaded, and get ready to go back in.

“We’re just kind of rolling with the conditions and trying to get all these loads in before the end of March.”

Ross Mercer, owner of MerJacqueline Ronson/Yukon News cer Contracting and one of A frost-covered truck drives on the frozen Porcupine River the truckers on the first conSaturday, carrying lumber on the last stretch of the Old voy, said he is feeling optimisCrow winter road. tic about getting all the loads into Old Crow in time.

The top speed they reached to maintain it while sending “I think the rest of the job was about 30 km/h, but there smaller convoys through in will probably go a lot better.” hopes that it goes quicker. But was “probably no more than Despite the setbacks, the the first convoy has to get off five minutes of that in the trip so far has been a lot of the one-lane road before the whole trip,” said Lieuwen. fun, and he’s happy for the next group can start.

“There was times we were chance to be a part of the Saturday evening and going so slow you couldn’t project, Mercer said.

Sunday were spent unloading even see it on the speedom“It’s a big job for us. We’re trucks and loading them back a pretty new business. So it eter.” up with old tires, oil tanks and means a lot to me personally The winter road project is heavy machinery on its way now days behind schedule, and to my partner that we back out. Trucks were lined with close to 40 trucks still pull this off and do a good up on the Porcupine River ice, job and get everything in that waiting to start the trip. ready to leave Sunday evening. we said we would. It’s a really The original plan was to The convoy made it back close the road March 17. The neat opportunity to do so to Eagle Plains late Tuesday, permit for the road expires very much Yukon-style said Randy Shewen, the proafter March 31. trucking.” ject manager, on Wednesday Now the plan is to get the Contact Jacqueline Ronson at morning. road fixed up and continue jronson@yukon-news.com

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Catholic schools should be free to teach their creed

‘What’s next, forcing the Mae Bachur shelter to euthanize all their animals after one week because they get public funds?’

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f the editor of the Yukon News thinks ‘Yukon’s Catholic school boards are out to lunch’ (editorial, Feb. 28), he would have done well to join them for said lunch. He would have found he was dining with good people and he may have come away with some new understanding and respect for the Catholic school councils, the church, the Bible and for people of faith.

Instead, if I may paraphrase his words, “He showed his own adeptness at overlooking such things as truth, and violation of fair and balanced comment, when it suits his fancy.”

We are all human and may not always do what we know to be good, true, right, legal, best, honourable and so forth whether its something as simple as exceeding the speed limit, tasting one unpaid grape at the grocery store, or something more serious. Most of us do not, however, change our view of what is good, true, and right just because we occasionally fail at it.

The editorial stated that “the Catholic church views homosexual acts as ‘depraved and sinful’” as if the term targets homosexuals, when the reality is that there is a long list of acts the church, not just Catholics, regards as depraved and sinful.

(Lying, drunkenness, brawling and cheating, to name a few.)

Moreover, when using those words the church does not intend disrespect nor to cause hatred toward anyone. The church teaches these things with love and hope that those who practise them will turn away from them, love and follow God and live according to His word for the wellbeing of their bodies and souls and for the good of the community.

That some people fail in this and use these words in a spiteful way remains the failing of man, not the Bible nor the church.

Is the church “mealy mouthed”

for using the phrase “same-sex attraction” rather than gay, or are they mealy mouthed who use the euphemistic word “gay” rather than “homosexual”?

In any case, same-sex attraction is not the same as gay. That is particularly true among the young when boys may prefer the company of boys, and girls prefer the company of girls. They may even “experiment” with each other, but that does not make them gays and lesbians. So, why criticize the church for using gentle, non-judgemental language with vulnerable adolescents, rather than a label?

The saying, “figures don’t lie but liars figure” may be well to keep in mind regarding UBC’s study and uncertain correlation for a reduction in gay student suicides in schools that have gay-straight alliances.

Extrapolating UBC’s stats as proof of the value of such clubs is overreaching, so why mention it, except as a lever to force Vanier to have a gay-straight club?

Hardly fair pool. But then this anti-Catholic campaign is not about fairness, is it?

Unfortunately, the finding that a dwindling number of Catholics actually believe scripture (or perhaps more correctly, pick which parts of scripture they choose to believe), and the core tenets of their faith when it comes to sexual matters, (including birth control, homosexuality, marriage and divorce) does seem to be true. So, if the “faithful” don’t subscribe to it, why insist on teaching it?

Catholics must answer this question for themselves. However, neither belief nor unbelief can change the immutable nature of holy scripture, and whether some people believe it and practise it or not does not change its wholesome goodness nor the value of teaching its principles and precepts.

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straight alliance club at Vanier as the price for the school continuing to receive public funds. What’s next – forcing the Mae Bachur shelter to euthanize all their animals after one week because they get public funds?

And what about all the other people and organizations who enjoy public largesse? Should they also all be required to teach their members things they don’t believe? Why require Catholic schools to teach that homosexuality is morally and spiritually OK when for Catholics, as well as many other people, it is not?

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Vanier did not, has not and will not harm anyone, and if the Catholic school councils are out to lunch, you can be sure it is a working lunch on behalf of their schools and their students. They deserve credit and respect, not censure.

Your editorial said as much in stating that “most parents … enroll

their kids in Whitehorse’s Catholic schools … because the schools are strong on academics and screen out the riff-raff.”

Why does the Yukon need a publicly funded school system for Catholics in 2014? Simple. Because it is the respectful and right thing to do.

Rick Tone lives in Whitehorse.

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Let’s abolish Yukon’s human rights commission I would suggest that there must be a better way to structure our human rights system to strike a better balance between access to justice for those discriminated against and an accused’s rights to a fair hearing.

The shadow system currently works as follows: a complaint is made to the human rights commission which then conducts an investigation. The human rights commission weighs the results of the investigation to determine whether a hearing is required, or if the complaint should be dismissed.

If a hearing is required, it goes Graham Lang before a different body, the huf I was charged with a crime I would not be happy. If after man rights tribunal, for hearing of evidence and determination. the charging I was told that The first issue with the curmy case would not be heard in the rent system is that of cost. The normal justice system but rather it would be managed and decided complainant need only lodge a by three random citizens I would complaint, and then the commission does the rest of the work be apoplectic. free of charge. The commission Yet this is the situation faced completes the investigation, deby anybody who is accused of termines if a hearing is warranted, discrimination. Under the Huand has a lawyer advance the man Rights Act we have set up complainant’s case in the event of a shadow justice system to deal a hearing. with discrimination complaints, The accused is left to their a system which is free for the own devices, meaning they must complainant, expensive for the hire their own counsel to defend accused and overseen by citizens the accusation. Individuals are appointed by government rather essentially incentivized to pursue than judges.

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We need more environmental leadership Last week Jackson Katz spoke at a conference here about the crisis in masculinity. He described how our norms invite boys to adopt a “tough guise,” concealing their feelings to be cool, so as to dominate others in a hierarchy, rather than encourage them to be moral, interactive beings.

Somehow, the tragedy of a huge problem of violence (e.g. guns) – mostly perpetrated by men on other men – is concealed by the media, though misogyny is also in the tough guise pose, perpetuating an attitude of it being cool to denigrate the feminine.

It being a teachers conference, Katz discussed bullying in schools, but he argued this issue affects all aspects of society. He recommended that culturally we need to stop being bystanders who walk away, and instead, as bystanders, to speak out.

Children need to be educated in this, yet leadership needs to come from authorities (adults, teachers, elected leaders etc.) as it is very difficult to change social norms and those who speak up need lots of support.

Katz also gave a powerful example of moral leadership working: a 2013 YouTube video of intervention in an army sexual harassment scandal in Australia, by the army chief of staff, David Morrison, whose exhortation to decent behaviour has gone viral.

With my interest in our healthy future, and given the threat of climate change and environmental

an issue through the free human rights commission rather than the courts.

I commonly advise employers who are faced with a hearing to just pay whatever amount requested by the human rights commission to make a complaint go away, as the cost of a hearing will ultimately be more expensive than a settlement, regardless of the merit of the claim.

The second issue is that of fairness of hearing. Judges are professional triers of fact who are steeped in the rules of court (of which there are many). There is a question of whether a tribunal struck of citizens can provide the fairness and soundness of procedure found in a court.

The composition of the human rights tribunal is also a question, as it is not beyond the pale to think that individuals who apply to sit on a human rights panel may be more predisposed to sniffing out discrimination than a judge. If we set up a panel of individuals to oversee DUI charges, I would imagine that the type of person who would be interested in that position would be those with a tougher view on suspected drunk drivers rather than more lenient.

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pressing issue is that of setting the boundaries of our society.

The issues that are tried before human rights tribunals are those central to our civil society, such as free speech. I would suggest that perhaps the boundaries of free speech should not be set by a random panel of citizens, but rather by the legislature and the courts. The curtailing of our civil liberties must be treated with the utmost of importance and should rightfully be subject to our formal court system.

Given the above, I suggest we do away with the human rights commission in full. The issues being dealt with are too important to the accused and society as a whole to be put in the hands of an ad hoc body. Yet with this abolition we also need to ensure that there is a doorway into the formal justice system for individuals who face discrimination.

The human rights commission receives funding through a contribution agreement with the Department of Justice. The 2013/2014 budget calls for $665,000. A more efficient way to meet the needs of individuals would be to instead park $500,000 a year into a bank account with provisions that allow individuals with discrimination suits to ac-

cess the fund to hire a lawyer to pursue their cases.

There would be certain criteria in place for access, much like legal aid, but it would ensure that individuals who are on the margins of society would have access to the justice system. Accused could also apply, to level the playing field and ensure a balance. We would have to build safeguards into the system so that lawyers have incentives to drop weak cases, but that is simply a matter of setting up payment structures and awards for costs.

This would have three big advantages. It would take the decision-making out of a committee’s hands and puts it in the hands of judges. It would provide access to justice to those who need it. And it would streamline the process and create a cheaper system: instead of a complaint making its way through an investigation, a commission and then a panel of adjudicators, a complaint is put into one court system with one judge to oversee the matter.

At the end of the day we have a population of 30,000 people with two justice systems in place. There has to be a more efficient way in which to approach the issue of discrimination in our territory.

Graham Lang is a Whitehorse lawyer.

plans to open things up; it’s clear to me that working with First Nations is the only way to go.

I recommend that if a proponent I googled him, I discovered he has and processed wood to purchase devastation, it is a short step to me has the money to buy but one airline by anyone, including woodcutters. to feel impelled to call on our leaders been an active boy scout since his ticket, better to visit the adjacent youth. What I find here isn’t scout’s This will make it possible for you to take a moral stand for a decent to have a year-round supply as well. First Nation than to take your chanquality of life for future generations, honour but hypocrisy. ces on a trip to Whitehorse. Given I call on our local politicians to Some of you are taking advanfor a living planet with drinkable the current complexity of land claim acknowledge their moral leadership, tage of this already and I thank water and breathable air. We must settlements, legal judgments and and say no to fossil fuels, and frack- you. invest in renewables, not oil infraing, in the Yukon. I suspect that it If anyone wants to call me for a politicking, that First Nation is your structure. best “project insurance policy.” will feel refreshingly enjoyable to act direct apology, my cell number is I worry many “leaders” find it You can wade into the legal wat335-5192. inexpedient to link morals to climate with honour. ers if you like, but you might not leadership. Yet surely it is more want to rely on the few dissenting Dev Hurlburt moral to avoid death by climate and Susan Gwynne-Timothy opinions in the Yukon’s legal opus, Marsh Lake Mayo Road ecological disaster for millions. given the over-riding weight of the Articles abound on how “inwinning side’s precedents. And while Woodcutter saddened terests,” keen on making Canada a Miners best consult the first half of Schmidt’s article is resource colony, deliberately cloud by article’s slant with First Nations a decent recitation of the principles public discourse and work hard to underlying the reconciliation of distort our politics so the public will This letter is a general apology to Re: “When ‘Final Land Claims’ aren’t respective rights, the second half is not recognize the urgency of acting all woodcutters and wood cusactually ‘final’ by Yule Schmidt (Naa hodge-podge of Reform Partyimmediately against climate change tomers that were offended by the tional Post, Feb. 25) type canards (“judicial activism,” and toxic pollution. article written by the Yukon News I’m a pro-development strategist “dissenting opinions,” “fiduciary as a Politicians must stop buying that about the new wood processor at who has turned-out a book called synonym for paternalism”) that the the economy exists apart from the Hurlburt Enterprises.

Resource Rulers: Fortune and Folly on native legal winning streak has since environment – as if we will even I object to the headline “FireCanada’s Road to Resources. driven multiple legal stakes through. have an economy if the environwood without flakes.” The negative My Yukon credentials are recedSpeaking of staking, the next ment collapses. Do these politicians tone was apparently an attempt at ing.

I was federal negotiator for the batter up might want to try joint hope they will be admitted to some humour by the writer and editor.

1993 Yukon Oil and Gas Accord, was venturing with that adjacent First geodesic dome otherwise reserved I asked both the writer and properly rewarded with one of Cap- Nation and have the claim entered in for rich people, after environmental editor of the Yukon News to tain Dick’s surprises, and read last its name. There’s a novel idea! collapse? apologize to you for this but they year that the Council of Yukon First The law on the duty to consult is Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson just refused. I sincerely apologize to Nations had presented the Yukon quite clear – it’s been embraced at joined an anti-fracking lawsuit as a you on their behalf. premier with a copy of Resource Rul- every Court of Appeal in the country private individual, even though his I also disagree with the article’s ers as a Christmas present. (except P.E.I.) and hardly requires job makes him one of the highest Other than that, I’ve kept track of further fine-tuning. It’s time for the profile individuals in the U.S. push- contention that I intend to make small-time woodcutters obsolete. It the consistent legal winning streak Yukon government to get with the ing the industry. is not our intention to put anyone racked-up by Yukon First Nations program and quit handing matters Why? A fracking development (a litany of same is quite beyond the off to their litigators. proposed near his multi-million dol- out of business.

In fact, I intend to increase the scope of this letter). lar property will reduce his property Whether it’s airports, parks, min- Bill Gallagher value. He seems not to have a prob- use of firewood by making it more lem inflicting this on others. When available year-round. We have logs ing, caribou, heritage habitat, or big Waterloo, Ontario

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Ottawa reduced to ‘gestures’ on Ukraine response, say former top envoys Mike Blanchfield Canadian Press

OTTAWA he Harper government’s response to the RussiaUkraine crisis smacked of empty gestures from a country that has become increasingly marginalized on the world stage, two retired Canadian ambassadors charged Sunday.

Those scathing reviews came from two of the county’s most distinguished ex-diplomats: Jeremy Kinsman, who has served as Canada’s senior envoy to Russia, Britain, Italy and the European Union, and Paul Heinbecker, the former ambassador to the United Nations and an adviser to past Conservative and Liberal prime ministers.

They were highly critical of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision Saturday to temporarily withdraw Canada’s ambassador to Russia, and of Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird for not ruling out the expulsion of Russia’s ambassador to Canada, Georgiy Mamedov, in a later televised interview.

Both dismissed the Canadian response as “gestures” that underscored Canada’s lack of clout on the world stage, especially since its historic failure to win a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2010.

“We are the great practitioners of grand gestures,” Kinsman said Sunday in a telephone interview from California.

“Pulling your ambassador out for consultations – I happen to believe always you don’t do that. That’s strictly a gesture. This is the one time when you want your ambassador there.”

Kinsman said that recalling Canada’s ambassador and suggesting the Russia’s envoy to Ottawa could be next is “silly” and that the government simply wants to be “seem to be doing something.”

“That’s just childish,” he added. “Georgiy Mamedov is the dean of the diplomatic

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Russian soldiers guard a pier where two Ukrainian naval vessels are moored in Sevastopol, Ukraine, on Wednesday.

corps. He’s being there for 11 years, he’s been dealing with Canada for 30. He’s a professional.”

Heinbecker said at times like these it is essential to maintain high-level diplomatic contact – not cut it off.

“Mamedov is one of the guys you really want to be able to talk to,” Heinbecker said in an interview in Ottawa.

“Mamedov was the guy who negotiated the end of the Kosovo war. He knows a little bit about how to cope with these kind of West-versus-Russia situations.”

Heinbecker said he hopes Canada’s envoy returns to his post in Moscow within days and that the Harper government recognizes the need to keep its embassy there, and Russia’s in Ottawa, functioning at full strength.

“It’s a government given to gestures. It’s foreign-policy by declaration and by gesture, all calculated with an eye on the next election,” Heinbecker said of Ottawa’s general response to the crisis.

Fen Hampson, director of the global security at Waterloo, Ont.’s Centre for International Governance Innovation, defended the government’s decision as “a principled step in the right direction.” He also praised Baird for visiting protesters in Kyiv in December.

On Saturday, Harper also announced that Canada planned to boycott preparatory meetings of ministers and officials for the G8 summit, which is supposed to be held in June in Sochi, where the Winter Olympics just ended.

Hampson said Canada should begin discussions with other G8 members about expelling Russia, “which was admitted on our watch at the Halifax summit” in 1995. He also said Canada has an influential role to play in NATO. “As a NATO member, we should also be pressing to beef up NATO forces in Central Europe and the Balkans while also ensuring in ongoing talks between NATO and Russia that the situation does not escalate or get out of hand,” he added.

Roland Paris, director of the University of Ottawa’s Centre for International Policy Studies, said Canada needs to do more to reinforce its commitment to NATO. “These events also underscore the ongoing importance of the NATO alliance. There is a perception among some officials at NATO headquarters that Canada’s commitment to the alliance has waned in recent years.”

Senior Foreign Affairs Department officials also summoned Mamedov on Saturday, and reamed him out “in the strongest terms certainly in my time at Foreign Affairs,” Baird told Global’s West Block on Sunday. Baird did not rule out expelling Mamedov, saying “we’ll obviously be revisiting this on an hour by hour basis.”

Kinsman and Heinbecker said all the bluster underscored the fact that Canada’s ability to influence world events has been greatly diminished since loss of the Security Council seat in 2010. Baird has since said Canada won’t mount a

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This past weekend there was a reminder of Canada’s failure to win a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2010. Had Canada succeeded its two-year term would’ve expired by now.

However, tiny Luxembourg chaired Saturday’s crucial council meeting on the crisis, as part of the rotating duties that the rotating cast of nonpermanent countries is allowed to perform at the influential world body.

“Generally speaking, you can see that the big issues do get discussed at the UN Security Council,” said Heinbecker.

“When you take yourself out of that game, you lose one of the vehicles you have for having some influence.”

Added Kinsman: “If you’re not there, you’re not involved.

It’s the same as pulling out your ambassador. You need to be present for any discussion. Outcomes always involve compromise.”

Baird is flouting the “evidence” that compromise is a necessary feature of international diplomacy and you need to be at the table to negotiate it, said Kinsman.

The reality, said Kinsman, is that Ukraine is Russia’s neighbour and the two have to be encouraged by the West to find a diplomatic solution to the current crisis.

Heinbecker said there is no prospect that NATO countries will ride into Ukraine like the “calvary” based on the lack of military intervention to save Georgia or in Syria.

The only way out of the situation, said Heinbecker, is a diplomatic effort, “a mixture of carrots and sticks.”

Instead of simply boycotting the G8 meeting the other member countries should convene a separate G7 at the same time as the Sochi meeting would have taken place, he said.

“That would send some kind of a message to Putin.”

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Before D.C. audience, Joe Clark expresses frustration with Harper foreign policy Alexander Panetta

Mulroney government’s refusal to close its South African embassy in the 1980s, which he says helped it successfully fight apartheid.

“Canada now talks more than we act and our tone is almost adolescent – forceful, certain, enthusiastic, combative, full of sound and fury,” says the book.

“That pattern of emphatic rhetoric at the podium, and steady withdrawal from the field, raises a basic question: What does the Harper government consider the purpose of foreign policy?”

Clark also bemoans a broader reluctance in Canada to debate big ideas.

He told his audience Thursday that, by the early 1990s, Canadians were tired of activist government following a Mulroney era marked by battles over free trade and the country’s constitutional makeup.

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WASHINGTON ormer prime minister Joe Clark says he can’t understand why the Harper government would bar the opposition from a delegation to Ukraine and suggests its combative approach to international issues sometimes hurts the country.

Speaking to a U.S. audience, Clark, who also served as foreign affairs minister, said he regularly involved opposition parties on foreign missions – and Canada benefited as a result.

He cited one example in particular: his co-operation with former NDP MP Dan Heap. Clark said the Mulroney government was on the outs with some key left-wing actors in Central America, and the Toronto New Democrat helped establish valuable connections through his NGO contacts.

“Let me tell you what we did: we involved opposition parties regularly in activities overseas. We relied on them, heavily,” Clark said.

“I do not understand why there is this exclusion of parliamentarians (in Ukraine) – if it happened.”

He made the remark when asked about reports that Canada’s main opposition parties had been refused spots in a delegation to Kyiv this week. The Conservatives called it a government trip, and added that the opposition didn’t even deserve to go after Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau told a joke about Ukraine.

Clark spent an hour taking questions about his new book on foreign policy, How We Lead.

The book is deeply critical of what it describes as the Harper Tories’ “megaphone” approach to international affairs – in other words, plenty of loud grandstanding and not much constructive work on the ground.

He was equally critical when asked about the Keystone XL pipeline.

He said the government deserves some of the blame if the project is stalled. If the Harper government hadn’t spent a couple of years shouting at the environmental movement, he said, it might not have attracted such opposition.

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Former prime minister Joe Clark says he can’t understand why the Harper government would bar the opposition from a delegation to Ukraine and suggests its combative approach to international issues sometimes hurts the country.

Clark told the audience that the belligerence began with verbal attacks by Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver after the Conservatives won a majority in 2011, and continues to this day with environmental groups having their tax status threatened.

All of that, Clark said, got noticed by U.S. environmentalists who carry some influence in the White House.

“One of the real problems that I think lingers over that pipeline is, before the pipeline question arose, the Government of Canada deliberately went out of his way to be seen as an adversary of environmentalists,” Clark told the forum at the Wilson Center.

“It just seems to me to have been an unwise way to set the stage for the case that we had to make…

The steepness of the hill that Canada has to climb was created, in part, by the attitude of the Government of Canada on environmental questions.”

Clark was complimentary of the government on some fronts.

He credited Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird for his sustained effort on behalf of homosexuals being persecuted around the world.

He also applauded the prime minister for embracing a free-trade agenda that includes the signing of a potentially historic pact with the European Union, and involvement in talks toward a 12-country TransPacific Partnership.

But there was plenty of criticism – just like in the book.

The book calls for a more creative approach to foreign affairs, retooled for a new age, and suggests better outreach with increasingly powerful non-state actors like NGOs. He laments that the current government, too often, leans toward disengagement.

The book cites as one example Canada closing its Iran embassy.

Clark contrasts that with the

He drew laughs by noting that Jean Chretien promised not to do anything with the constitution – and voters rewarded him with a majority.

“The problem is that, since then, Canada has not talked about much.”

Clark was also asked about a provincial issue – the Parti Quebecois values charter.

He called the plan alarming. He said it’s even more alarming that the PQ might be winning support because of it. A Quebec election is expected this spring, and the PQ has jumped to a strong lead in the latest polls.

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Ottawa student leader denounces ‘rape culture’ on Canadian campuses

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Anne-Marie Roy, president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa, is speaking out about an online conversation among five fellow students in which she was the target of sexually graphic banter.

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Anne-Marie Roy, 24, is going public despite being threatened with legal action by four of the male students, who say the Facebook conversation was private.

Nonetheless, Roy – who received a copy of the conversation via an anonymous email – said she felt compelled to speak out, especially since the five individuals were in positions of leadership on campus.

“They should be held accountable for those actions.

Actions have consequences and I think that this is certainly something that can’t go unnoticed,” said Roy, who heads the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa.

“Rape culture is very present on our campuses…I think that it’s very shameful to see that there are student leaders who are perpetuating that within their own circles.”

The incident was first

reported in the Fulcrum, the university’s English language student newspaper.

Roy said she was sent screenshots of the Facebook conversation on Feb. 10, while student elections were being held on campus.

The online conversation – a copy of which was obtained

by The Canadian Press – included references to sexual activities some of the five individuals wrote they would like to engage in with Roy, including oral and anal sex, as well as suggestions that she suffered from sexually transmitted diseases.

“Someone punish her with their shaft,” wrote one of the individuals at one point. “I do believe that with my reputation I would destroy her,” wrote another.

After confronting a member of the conversation in person, Roy said she received an emailed apology from all five men which emphasized that their comments were never

actual threats against her.

“While it doesn’t change the inadmissible nature of our comments, we wish to assure you we meant you no harm,” the apology, written in French, read.

“We realize the content of our conversation between friends promotes values that have no place in our society and our campus, on top of being unacceptably coarse.”

But Roy felt the apology wasn’t enough.

“I was very torn up by the conversation,” she said. “I also think there needs to be a level of responsibility taken for the words that were said in that conversation.”

Roy decided she would bring it up at a Feb. 23 meeting of the student federation’s Board of Administration, which oversees the affairs of the student union.

Her plan was to distribute copies of the conversation to the board’s members while asking the board to move a

motion to “condemn” those who engaged in the discussion, two of whom were board members. The other three were involved with organizing campus events.

After learning of Roy’s plan, four of the five individuals sent her a letter warning her that the conversation was a private one and that sharing it with others would amount to a violation of their rights.

After consulting with a lawyer, Roy chose to go ahead with sharing the conversation with the board, but received a cease and desist letter during the board meeting.

The letter – which identifies the four participants as Michel Fournier-Simard, Alexandre Giroux, Alexandre Larochelle and Robert-Marc Tremblay – threatened legal action against Roy if she did not “destroy” her copy of the online conversation and stop sharing it with others.

The letter also alleged that Roy, through an intermediary, had initially considered not sharing the conversation if the four participants would promise not to run for student leadership positions in the future. Roy told The Canadian Press that she never considered that.

After learning of the letter, the board decided to shelve the motion introduced at the meeting, but Roy said she wasn’t ready to drop the matter.

“It was kind of like getting a double whammy, you get put in a very difficult situation and to have these men try to take all power away from me by telling me that I need to be censored and that I can’t take action,” she said.

“This is also incredibly frustrating and I think speaks to the fact that rape culture does not get challenged enough.”

The one participant in the conversation who is not threatening legal action said the entire incident has been a huge learning experience.

“There was some conversation with some pretty violent, like, some pretty demeaning words,” said Pat Marquis. “I didn’t say much in that conversation, but I didn’t stop it either.”

Marquis was a vice-president in the student union

until he resigned this weekend, reportedly after receiving hate mail and threats related to the conversation. He said he planned to meet with Roy to “discuss ways to move forward.”

“There’s a lot of boys’ talk and locker room talk that can seem pretty normal at the time, but then when you actually look back at it, it can be offensive,” he said.

“I would never say that kind of thing out in the public but when it was a private conversation I guess it slipped my mind that that’s really not acceptable.”

Another member of the five, who did not want to be named, said the conversation was private and obtained illegally. He said the participants didn’t believe they promoted rape culture, but “didn’t stop it,” and now wanted to “promote the end of rape culture together.”

Meanwhile, a lawyer for Larochelle said his client was to meet with Roy on the weekend to defuse the situation.

He also provided The Canadian Press with a copy of a letter he sent to the author of a blog which has discussed the matter openly.

“Nothing in my client’s statements are misogynistic, ‘’slut-shaming“, or refer to ‘’rape,“ wrote Michael D. Swindley in that letter.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the University of Ottawa said it was “appalled” by the online conversation which it said demonstrated attitudes about women and sexual aggression that had “no place on campus, or anywhere else.” It said it was working

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those kinds of behaviour and comments that are made demeaning towards women.”

The footprint that such comments can leave on the Internet should also make individuals think twice before sending demeaning or hurtful messages, she said.

“Whereas 20 years ago those guys might have been out sitting around having a beer and talking in that way, it is quite different when you’re putting in print, because it’s there as a record.”

Roy’s experience comes about four months after outraged complaints surfaced

over student chants at universities in Halifax and British Columbia.

The president of the Saint Mary’s University students’ association stepped down in September after a frosh-week chant glorifying the sexual assault of underage girls was captured on a video that made national headlines.

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Canadian families experience robust growth in net wealth despite high debt Julian Beltrame

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OTTAWA Those family units have also anadian families have accumulated more debt, a total become wealthier over of $1.34 trillion in 2012, up the past several years, from $864.6 billion in 2005. with net worth rising despite Most of the debt – about $1 trilthe well-documented growth in lion – has been used to finance household debt and a setback from the recession, a new Statis- home purchases. All figures are in inflation-adjusted dollars. tics Canada study shows.

The Conservative governIn a report that takes a long view on the state of Canadian fi- ment said the report shows that nances, the agency finds that the Liberal criticism of their policies as not benefiting Canadians gen2012 median net worth among erally is wrong. family units – of two or more “That is a very significant persons and unattached indiCanadian Press

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But while the overall picture of family finances was positive, the report also pointed to continuing disparities across regions, age groups and types of families.

The biggest single reason for the improvement in finances overall has been due to house prices reaching record levels, notes economist Andrew Jackson of the Broadbent Institute,

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and those prices are widely projected to moderate or even fall in the next few years.

“The big question is if and when we get a housing price correction, individuals will still be holding the debt and that is a cause for concern,” he said.

Real estate prices have risen faster than mortgage debt and other assets, he notes, but if the trend reverses, some Canadian families may discover their wealth rests on “shifting sand.”

For those who owned their homes, the median reported value of the residence was $300,000, up 46.6 per cent from 2005 and 83.2 per cent from 1999.

In terms of inequality, the report found that the wealthiest 20 per cent of family units accounted for 67.4 per cent of the total national net worth, although that was slightly lower than the 69.2 per cent the top quintile possessed in 2005.

Meanwhile, the top 40 per cent of families possessed 88.9 per cent of total net worth, leaving the bottom 60 per cent with a mere 11.1 per cent of the pie.

The lowest quintile – the poorest 20 per cent of families – had an overall negative net worth, meaning that as a group they had more debts than assets.

That segment of the population saw its family median net worth drop from about $1,300 in 1999 to $1,100 in 2012. By contrast, the top quintile saw its family median net worth rise from $981,400 in 2005 to $1.38 million in 2012.

Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter said the data, while positive, still shows household debt remains a The new Yukon home of

concern.

“The standout is the tremendous growth in net worth over the 13-year period. It works out to average annual increases of better than five per cent, which is quite impressive,” he said.

But that doesn’t mean household debt is a non-issue, he added, predicting that the biggest impact on the economy will be to act as a check on consumer spending going forward.

Overall, total family assets in Canada rose to $9.4 trillion in 2012, with the value of families’ principle home representing one third of the total assets. Pension assets, including employer plans and private pension plans, made up 30 per cent of the total, while other real estate holdings – rental properties, cottages, timeshares and commercial properties – represent almost 10 per cent.

But the report confirms large disparities in net worth depending on age, the nature of the family unit and regions of the country.

For instance, median net worth was highest for families where the person with the highest income was 55 to 64 years old in 2012. For that group it came in at $533,600, more than double that of the overall population.

And lone parent families had the lowest median net worth – only $37,000.

Regionally, British Columbia reported the highest family median net worth at $344,000, followed by Saskatchewan ($271,400), Alberta ($267,500), and Ontario ($265,700).

B.C. families had the biggest improvement since 1999, jumping from $150,700 when the province placed fourth.

At the bottom, family units in Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island had a median net worth of $167,900 and $150,300 respectively.

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B.C. researcher part of African dig that may defy timeline on human evolution ‘That is, when did we begin to think in ways that are common for humans today and distinct from non-modern humans?’

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ers on a recent dig in Ethiopia.

Some members of the research team speculate discovKAMLOOPS, B.C. eries at the site, known as the n the 4.5-billion history of Gademotto Formation, could Earth, 80,000 years is the move the timetable for brain blink of an eye. development to about 280,000 But in terms of human years ago. evolution, it has the potential A research paper published to be a drastic shift. A team by the team said the discovof archaeologists and anthro- ery is significant “because it pologists believe that length provides direct evidence for a of time may be just how much highly advantageous, complex earlier our ancestors began technology that pre-dates the using their brains to develop emergence of Homo sapiens.” basic skills.

Hutchings, however, is It has been commonly doubtful, because the new believed that around 200,000 data would indicate a differyears ago, human ancestors ent date for the emergence of began to become cognitively Homo sapiens – a group that “modern.” includes humans and their “That is, when did we begin ancestors – and because there to think in ways that are com- have been no sites found with mon for humans today and similar tools that were used in distinct from non-modern that time period. humans?” said Karl Hutch“I’m not as convinced,” he ings, an assistant professor in said. sociology and anthropology The area has several sites at Thompson Rivers Univerwhere hominids, a subgroup sity in Kamloops, B.C., and a of Homo sapiens, have been member of a team of research- found.

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break stones and, from that, determine how they were made and why they were used.

He studied more than 200 javelin-shaped, mostly obsidian projectiles found at the site along a large collapsed volcano crater in the country’s Rift Valley.

His research involved analyzing the fractures in the stone and using the results to determine how the objects were used. Fractures are different based on whether the objects are thrown or used as a hand tool, for example.

He hopes to return to Ethiopia to visit the Gademotto Formation again for further investigation.

Whatever the results of the study, Hutchings said the work will have an impact.

He said we can better understand our place in the cosmos and where we are headed if we better understand ourselves.

“Of course, we can’t witness or dig up these behaviours, so archaeologists look for indications of these behaviours among things that do preserve; in this case, specific stone tools, since stone preserves so well,” he said.

“So, I am seeking to identify that place and time where we began to think in ways that characterize modern humans.”

Once the timeline of where and when our ancestors began to evolve is more clear, research can concentrate on why, he said.

“It’s always the ‘why’ questions that are most fascinating.”

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Taking the ‘Highway of Tears’ to the stage Meg Walker

ductions. It opened in Saskatoon, then toured to Toronto, with different actors in the sisters’ roles. earing Ojibwe spoken, For the 2014 tour, Gwaandak and loving aboriginal dance New Harlem started at the Talking culture and knowing Stick Festival in Vancouver and what a friendship centre is – these joined the Tr’ondek Hwech’in’s are some advantages Keith Barker Myth and Medium festivities last counts as benefits to growing weekend in Dawson City. up in a small Northern Ontario Eli Ham has acted the role of town.

Daniel, the husband, in each city.

The Metis actor and playAn experienced stage, film and wright, whose play The Hours television actor, Ham notices that that Remain hits Whitehorse this when he works with First Naweek, only became aware of that tions theatre companies, “there’s list when he moved to Toronto. an honour to the storytelling that “I was used to living in a comdoesn’t exist in some of the other munity that was about 50 per cent cultures I identify with.” native and 50 per cent non-native.

Does working with The Hours To never see aboriginal people that Remain leave Ham overanywhere in Toronto was very whelmed by the dark side of weird. But I learned it was a privhumanity? After all, the Native ilege to know those things and to Women’s Association of Canada bring them forward.” has compiled information about Barker established himself in 582 missing and murdered abToronto as an actor. He graduGwaandak Theatre photo original women and girls, 20 per ated from the George Brown cent of whom are still missing as Christine Wesley Genier, left, and Eli Ham in a scene from Gwaandak Theatre’s production Theatre School and became the of late 2013. of The Hours that Remain, playing March 5-8 at the Yukon Arts Centre. The play deals with Artistic Associate at Native Earth ongoing crisis of missing and murdered aboriginal women.

In January this year, an OtPerforming Arts. He made the tawa researcher Maryanne Pearce leap into writing when he learned published online a free, fully about British Columbia’s infamsearchable database of missing ous “Highway of Tears” during a and murdered women that she discussion after a show in 2009. built over seven years for her “I was incredibly angry,” he PhD thesis at the University of recalls. “I read the paper, I watch Ottawa’s law school. The “new” the news, I grew up in Northern number of missing and murdered Ontario – how did I not know aboriginal women in Canada: about this?”

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“Highway of Tears” refers Ham notes that the play ends to an 800-kilometre stretch of with optimism, and the audience road between Prince George and is not abandoned.

Prince Rupert where as many as As for his role, “I’m not what 43 women have been murdered you call a method actor. I’ve seen or disappeared between 1969 and too many people who are even my 2011. As Barker learned more, age who have pillaged their perincluding the fact that more than sonal experiences so deeply that half of the women were aboriginit drains them; you have to find al, he transformed his shock into technical ways to commit fully to the The Hours that Remain. a moment,” he explains.

The play follows Denise Then Ham relates that his (Christine Wesley Genier) in her mother founded Optimism Place, struggle to understand her sister a women’s shelter in Stratford, Michelle’s disappearance. Denise’s when he was in junior high husband Daniel (Eli Ham) supschool. He learned early on that ports her, but isn’t sure what to men are part of healing the effects do when Denise starts seeing Gwaandak Theatre photo of violence on the extended comMichelle (Melaina Sheldon) in vi- Eli Ham, left, Christine Wesley Genier, and Melaina Sheldon in a scene from The Hours munity. sions and even vanishes for a few that Remain.

“I do find [acting in the play] weeks to try and find her. costly,” he adds. “I’m always tired David Storch directing. Flather ended up laying for a while.” weeks.”

Barker was leading the Young at the end, even though it’s only later asked Genier if she would act Then in 2012 Patti Flather, The play’s tone and scope Voices program (now renamed an hour. Then we have the wonin the play when Gwaandak and the managing artistic director of organically expanded to rememthe Animikiig Program) with derful experience of the talkback Gwaandak Theatre, asked Genier Toronto’s New Harlem ProducNative Earth while he was writing bering all missing women in and that very quickly reinvigortions decided to co-produce it. to join the Aboriginal Summer Canada. It’s a difficult topic, one The Hours That Remain. ates me.”

Genier knew her answer immediPlay Reading Series.

“By teaching and working with the actors say they are honoured When stories of large-scale traately.

“I didn’t think returning to to perform. young writers week after week, I gedies get crunched into statistics, “It’s never supposed to be Christine Genier is familiar to theatre would be in the cards for learned how to write a play at the they can be strangely under-reme anymore because I had a lot of about accolades, but the differsame time that I was doing it,” he Yukoners through her popular ported and overly-familiar at the things going on,” Genier says. But ence between this and any other bluegrass-drenched The Chrisrecalls. same time. A creative work can she joined the performance read- play I’ve worked on is this is tine Genier Show on CHON FM. He wrote a first draft that was temporarily bring the question of about telling a story that despering of Yvette Nolan’s play Annie Before radio, she studied at the 63 pages long and heard it read a national problem into a smaller Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Mae’s Movement and rediscovered ately needs to be told,” she says. out loud one night. scale that lets the individuality of “As long as we’ve done that and her love of the stage.

Toronto.

“I was so embarrassed that I missing and affected people shine The Hours that Remain was an- we’ve done that in a good way “The last time I did any real threw it out and started over,” through. other play in that summer reading and a respectful way, I think we’ve Barker laughs. “I had put a role in amount of acting was in 2001,” The Hours that Remain is at the series. Melaina Sheldon, an actor done a good job.” for myself, as many actors do. But she says. “I also did production Yukon Arts Centre Wednesday, The Hours that Remain was and costume designer originally manager work, electrical, whatas soon as I took myself out of March 5 to Saturday, March 8, initially co-produced in 2012 by from Teslin, took Michelle’s role ever they’d let me do on stage. the play, it became a story about each show at 8 p.m. the Saskatchewan Native Theatre in that initial reading and contwo sisters and I was able to write Then in 2004 I started in radio Meg Walker is a Yukon tinued the role for this tour, with Company and New Harlem Proand that’s where my heart just (the next draft) … in about two visual artist and writer.

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Rob Ford draws cheers, no jeers on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show Colin Perkel Canadian Pres

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ob Ford reeled off his accomplishments and referred to himself as just an “average, hardworking politician” Monday during a highly-anticipated appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live show.

The Toronto mayor, sporting a black suit with a bright red tie and pocket handkerchief, arrived to loud applause and tossed Tshirts into the audience.

Kimmel had introduced Ford by saying, “our first guest tonight has tripped, bumped, danced, argued and smoked his was into our national consciousness.”

The host wasted little time delving into some of the controversies surrounding Ford, noting “many people seemed angry” that he was having Ford as a guest.

According to Kimmel, one Toronto resident wrote that having Ford on the show “is a slap to all Torontonians” and referred to “domestic abuse, drunk driving, racism, homophobia and inability to tell the truth.”

Kimmel asked if there was “any validity to any of these things,” to which Ford replied, “Is that all I got? I guess they don’t talk about all the money I’ve saved.”

Kimmel also asked Ford point blank if he was homophobic. Ford laughed off the question and replied, “No, I’m not homophobic, are you?”

Asked if he has to apologize a lot for his behaviour, Ford said that while he has had to do so a couple of times, “the apologies are over, I’m moving on.” He said people will judge him on his “proven track record.”

Turning serious at the end of the segment, Kimmel said Ford “seems like a very nice guy” and suggested he get some personal help.

“If you are an alcoholic, drinking enough that he would try crack in his 40s and you don’t remember it, maybe that’s something that you might want to think about, like talking to somebody.”

Ford dismissed the advice saying, “I wasn’t elected to be perfect, Jimmy, I was elected to clean up the mess that I inherited, and that’s exactly what I’ve done.”

Kimmel added that getting help is “nothing to be ashamed of ” and a “good example for other people who might be in a similar situation.”

“Talk is cheap,” replied Ford.

“Action speaks louder than words.

We’ll let the people decide on October 27. I’m just a normal average, hardworking politician that’s real.”

Kimmel earlier recalled that Ford and his brother, Coun. Doug Ford, had accused Toronto police Chief Bill Blair of waging a political campaign against the mayor.

Ford had challenged Blair to

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appears on the 9th annual Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars special in Los Angeles.

arrest him, prompting Kimmel to ask Ford if it was a “good idea” to issue such a dare to the chief.

“They follow me around for five months and came up emptyhanded. I just want him to come clean with the taxpayers,” said Ford. “How much money has he (Blair) spent? It’s all politics.”

When Kimmel mentioned a purported video in which Ford is allegedly seen smoking crack cocaine, Ford reiterated his call

for Blair to release it.

“I want the world to see it,” said Ford.

Ford and Kimmel left their seats at one point to watch a series of videos depicting Ford in lessthan-flattering scenarios, including an infamous cellphone video of Ford ranting about wanting to kill someone.

Ford indicated that he didn’t know who he was talking about.

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Kimmel also played an infamous video of Ford’s Jamaican patois rant at a Toronto restaurant late last year in which he also criticized Blair.

Ford repeated that he “just went out with a few friends,” adding that he has “a lot of Jamaican friends” and said no when asked if he had ever been to Jamaica.

“I would love to take you there for spring break some time,” joked Kimmel.

Kimmel also drew laughs from the studio audience by playing several videos that had gone viral, including one from city council in which he mimes a drunk driver, dances in council chambers and almost knocks down a fellow councillor.

Ford had said prior to the program that his appearance on Kimmel’s show was to promote Toronto and its film industry.

He told Kimmel that Toronto is “booming” and repeated a claim of having saved taxpayers $1 billion and boasted about the city’s low tax rate.

“You are not the average politician, my friend,” said Kimmel at the end of the segment. “You are the most wonderful mayor I’ve ever witnessed.”

The appearance on the program followed months of wooing of Ford to appear as a guest of Kimmel. The late-night host has

repeatedly skewered the Toronto mayor since stories emerged last May of a video showing Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.

Kimmel, who once joked that Ford was his “favourite new reality show,” took one of several swipes at Ford in January, after the Jamaican patois video surfaced.

“Just when you thought he couldn’t possibly pull another nugget out of his bag of crazy, he gets drunk and speaks Jamaican,” Kimmel said. “When you’re the best, that’s what you do.”

Ford’s spokesman, Amin Massoudi, said Monday that Toronto taxpayers were not on the hook for the mayor’s trip, which included three members of his city hall staff and Doug Ford.

“Mayor Ford and Coun. Ford are paying for themselves and the staff,” Massoudi said. “The Jimmy Kimmel show paid for one dinner.”

Walking down Hollywood Boulevard checking out the Walk of Fame on Sunday, Ford was spotted by a CNN camera crew covering the Oscars and asked why he was in L.A. “We are Hollywood North and we have a great city and we want people to come and visit our city, and make movies, and see the great theatres and restaurants we have and sporting venues and, you know, we have a responsible government there, too,” Ford said.

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On Tibetan New Year, a hunger striker protests China’s occupation

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Tenpa Dhargyal, a Tibetan living in exile in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, India, is on a hunger strike to protest the Chinese occupation of his homeland.

Rosemarie Briggs Special for the News

Mcleod Ganj, India cy wind whipped off fresh snow on the Himalayas and I shivered beneath layers of wool and fleece, hurrying towards the main temple by the Dalai Lama’s residence. Beneath an overhang by the Tibetan Martyrs’ pillar was a bundle of blankets. A very weak man was being tended to by friends.

To mark Tibetan New Year (Losar), Tenpa Dhargyal began a 72-hour hunger strike and still refuses to take even a drop of water.

When I spoke to him, he had had no food or liquid for almost three days and was very weak. He is protesting Chinese occupation of Tibet and demonstrating his solidarity with self immolators and their families.

Tenpa has pledged, beginning with this hunger strike, to never again celebrate Tibetan New Year until “Tibetans inside Tibet and the exiles, are reunited.” He also vows he will not remove his “Save Tibet”

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headband until the day of freedom.

Against the wishes of his concerned friends, Tenpa agreed to an interview. He was pale and weak. With assistance he sat up for a photo and then was helped to lie down. His voice was low and he paused periodically to catch his breath. Speaking was an effort but he wants his message to reach across the world.

He wants people to know the truth about Tibet and feels international pressure is essential for Tibetans to gain freedom.

Tenpa was born into a nomadic family in the Golog region of Amdo, Tibet. He spent his childhood in the high mountains grazing yaks and hearing the terrifying stories of Tibetan torture and death.

At the age of 14, Tenpa enrolled in a monastery, and at the age of 20 went into meditative retreat for three years. Emerging from retreat, he set off to meet the Dalai Lama.

Crossing the Himalayas is treacherous. The military must be avoided and the frigid cold endured. Many do not survive

the trek. Tenpa was fortunate and reached India in the spring of 2000.

At this time very little information was available to Tibetans about their own religion, about the Dalai Lama or about the Tibetan government in exile. Once in India, Tenpa came into contact with Tibetans devoted to the cause of bringing information to Tibet.

So in 2001, Tenpa once again made the dangerous journey over the Himalayas, but this time with a sack full of religious and political information. He managed to cross the infamous Nangpa La Pass and descended to just below the snowline before hiding until night.

When darkness fell, he left his hiding place and was pounced on by the military, interrogated, and hauled off to face torture and brutality.

Five years later he was released.

In 2008, he was again imprisoned and tortured for a month. Upon release he fled to India.

The depth of Tibetan distress is perhaps unimaginable for us with the many freedoms we take for

granted. Tibetans continue to lay down their lives, hoping that their sacrifice will bring world attention and help free Tibet from the oppressive rule of China.

Tibetans continue to be imprisoned and tortured. Since 1998, there have been 127 confirmed selfimmolations by Tibetans willing to give the ultimate sacrifice with the hope that this will draw enough political attention to their cause to effect a change.

The first self-immolations of 2014 have already taken place.

China’s response to this desperation has been a crackdown on communities and families of self immolators.

Some individuals have even been given suspended death sentences for “inciting” others to protest.

In 1959, the Dalai Lama and 100,000 Tibetans fled to India.

Since then, Tibetans have continued to pour over India’s border seeking refuge and freedom.

I asked Tenpa what his wish for the world was. His reply was simple.

He wished for truth and for people to follow truth.

Tenpa wished for people to “come to know the reason of truth and support truth” in any situation.

He explained that people generally choose to chase money and ignore truth. And that really is the heart of the matter, isn’t it? The world ignores the truth that over 1.5 million Tibetans have died as a result of Chinese invasion and occupation. It’s inconvenient and unpleasant to be reminded.

If we consider this truth, we may have to take a stand. We might have to support peace, freedom and nonviolence. What would such a world look like?

As I write this, I think of Tenpa.

He is now huddled under blankets with concerned friends keeping vigil. Tenpa is trying to follow truth, trying to peacefully stop injustice, but he cannot do this alone. The world needs to help.

Rosemarie Briggs is currently in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala India.

She is assisting some Tibetan refugees who have resettled in India, after fleeing Tibet. To read more go to www.hands-of-hope.ca

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Legal battle ends over Ikea monkey Heartbroken ‘mom’ says court fight was too costly Colin Perkel

Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary.

“The legal system failed us TORONTO and Darwin,” Nakhuda said he ownership battle over Friday.

“We are broken hearted and the Ikea monkey, whose antics and plight garnered at- we anticipate that we will contention worldwide, has finally tinue to live in pain.” ended with his heartbroken At the “mom” giving up her costly same time, efforts to get him back from she said, the an animal sanctuary. steep cost of a The fight ended this week legal challenge after Yasmin Nakhuda decided with its dubiagainst pursuing her appeal ous chances against a judge’s decision to of success put Darwin in the care of coupled with the “crushcustom playing cards ing pain” of separation had left her with no choice but to 207 main street abandon her highly publicized tel: 633-4842 quest.

In its own statement, the sanctuary based in Sunderused vehicle sales land, Ont., said it was pleased the tug of war was over and that it had now assumed perCanadian Press

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manent care and ownership of the furry critter.

Darwin sparked a social media frenzy when the infant Japanese macaque escaped from a crate in Nakhuda’s car parked in an Ikea parking lot

the sanctuary in an effort to get him back.

Last September, an Ontario Superior Court justice ruled that Darwin is a wild animal and that Nakhuda’s ownership ended with his escape from her car, sparking her now aborted appeal.

The judge also ordered her to pay $83,000 in legal costs, something she has done, said Kevin Toyne, the sanctuary’s lawyer.

Nakhuda, a real estate lawyer, said she had pursued the case because she loved Darwin and could not stand the thought of his spending the next 30 years in a “jail cell.”

“All we can hope is that the sanctuary will show compas-

“All we can hope is that the sanctuary will show compassion by allowing us to see Darwin and give him the warmth of hugs that Darwin craves and needs for his proper development.”

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in Toronto in December 2012.

Images of Darwin, dressed in a shearling coat, as he wandered around alone quickly went around the world.

Animal services seized him and sent him to Story Book, prompting Nakhuda to sue

sion by allowing us to see Darwin and give him the warmth of hugs that Darwin craves and needs for his proper development,” Nakhuda said.

“Somehow, deep in my heart, I believe that Darwin and I will still be reunited through the power of love.”

Sherri Delaney, founder of the sanctuary, said Darwin’s story had focused needed attention on the sale of exotic animals as pets in Canada.

“Unfortunately, Darwin was imprinted by humans in his early and formative months which rarely bodes well for a monkey,” Delaney said.

However, he has slowly been learning to be more monkey than human, and has grown in size and confidence, now weighing about 11 pounds – just under half his expected weight as a fullygrown macaque.

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Parties for toddlers can be appropriately low-key from the (over)stimulation.

would be simply to say that you have given the dinner for many DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was years, but now feel that it is someat a social civic club event held at one else’s turn. a member’s rather stately home.

The alternative is to have a When refreshments were served, a quiet talk with your nephew and

by Judith member took aside our gracious the children’s mother, if she is hostess and informed her that in the picture. In a charmingly Martin her choice in window treatments self-deprecating way, you should just did not do her home justice, admit to being particular, and and told her she would have her having a household that is not decorator call her to correct the geared to the infrequent visits of situation. I am curious at what children.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our Miss Manner would have said?

But, you should add, you enjoy two children are in day care and GENTLE READER: “Well, you those visits, and ask their help have a lot of friends they play know tastes differ. I’m terribly in making them pleasant for all. with every day. Often when one of sorry that my windows offend Could there be some organized them has a birthday, the parents you, and I apologize on their beplay, with adult supervision? Or will throw what I consider to be half. But we are actually very fond would that not be necessary by a lavish party and invite all of the next year, when the children will other children, who are 2, 3 and 4 of them.” be older and more responsible? years old.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I Or would the parents rather take These events seem to be unihave hosted Christmas dinner for over being the hosts so that their versally overstimulating for the my family for many years. This children will be at home? birthday child, and the idea that year, my nephew’s children, while If kindly said, this will serve as one child gets all the toys for the unsupervised, destroyed a decoraa warning.

But as a precaution, day is quite a challenge for the tion.

Miss Manners suggests enlisting guests, as well. I think it’s crazy My nephew’s stance was that another family member to watch that it’s come to this so soon. my home is not “child-proofed.”

I the children.

For my own kids, we have done informed him that children need very small parties. We have dinner DEAR MISS MANNERS: At with one or two other families we to learn not to touch everything that they see. His response, in es- the last minute our friends backed are close to, let the kids play in sence, was that I am too particuout of a New Year’s plan that they our yard, have a small cake, and lar. initially suggested. We were planany gifts that are given we open I no longer desire to invite this ning on spending time together, after the party or the next day, to nephew to my home. How do I but they decided to attend a party avoid fights. leave him out without offendof people we didn’t know.

However, I am feeling that I am ing his mother (my sister) and This left my husband and me not being appropriately gracious. his cousins, who are very close to in limbo on New Year’s Eve. We Year after year, we are invited to these parties, and I have no inten- him? Shall I inform him now that eventually salvaged our night he and his family are no longer by finding an alternative, but tion of inviting these children welcome, or just leave him out the situation left me with a very (and their parents and siblings) unpleasant feeling toward the to our birthday parties, because it next year?

GENTLE READER: Ah, the friendship. We’ve known the would just be too many people. holiday spirit lingers on. couple for a few years and spend Is it OK for me to keep going Are you seriously telling Miss a lot of time together. Recently to their parties and not invite Manners that you are cutting off they’ve been going through a difthem to ours? At this point, my members of the family because ficult time in the relationship, and kids won’t notice if we don’t go, I’m feeling that the husband is but I feel rude for refusing. I usu- children broke a decoration?

Mind you, she does not care initiating more distance, while the ally enjoy attending the parties — wife and I are becoming closer. visiting with other parents, letting for your nephew’s response. Not I don’t know if I should voice the kids run around together. It’s only should he have apologized and offered to replace it, but he my disappointment, let the situaoverstimulating, but we have a should have instructed the chiltion slide, or even distance myself good time. dren to apologize. from the couple (mostly due to Luckily for us, my son’s Still, you have a whole year to the husband’s increasing coldness, birthday is in the summer, when work this out. And if you don’t, but also this New Year’s event many people are on vacation, so itself). Please suggest a tactful sometimes I just say we celebrated you will not hold another family course of action. his birthday when we were out of Christmas dinner, because those relatives who are close to him will GENTLE READER: Too late. town. join him in banishment.

It’s not only the husband who GENTLE READER: Indeed, That is one of your choices. has distanced himself from you, you are lucky. Many parents The graceful way to arrange that but also the wife, in acquiescing have regaled Miss Manners with the joy of their child’s summer birthday (although the child in question was not so jubilant), when inviting the whole class to the party is not a necessity.

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to the rudeness of standing you up. Miss Manners would advise you to avoid making other plans with them. Should they notice, she hopes that any overtures they make will begin with a big apol

venue. In either location, once the performance ends and the applause begins, you are free to talk, whether about the details of the performance or where you parked the car.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend and I attended a prerecorded broadcast of a live opera performance, and during the applause segment, we began quietly discussing aspects of the performance. At the time, there were no titles being shown on the movie screen, just the bows by the cast from the audience perspective.

Shortly after our conversation began, an audience member in front of us turned around and inquired if we realized we were the only people in the theater who were talking. When I asked if our conversation was distracting her from listening to what was merely the sound of applause, she responded that it was.

Were we honestly being rude to discuss the performance during the applause (a camera shot of the audience in the Royal Opera House in London where the performance was recorded showed people standing while applauding and engaging in verbal conversations with each other), or was the individual in front of us simply being overly critical?

GENTLE READER: As admirers of a 400-year-old art form, opera lovers (among whose number Miss Manners counts herself) are not always vociferous advocates for novelty or change. They are also a passionate bunch. While they have forgotten that pre-19thcentury audiences countenanced talk during the singing, the relatively recent advent of theater broadcasts into suburban movie theaters has left many disoriented.

This is the only explanation Miss Manners can give for a constituency whom she would otherwise expect to insist that opera house manners be maintained in spite of the change of

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to ask someone how many carats are in her diamond ring?

GENTLE READER: If you are the owner’s insurer or pawn broker, certainly.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As part of my job, I am sometimes required to attend lunches and/ or awards events. If I am seated at a round table with my back to the speaker, is it rude to turn my chair around to see/hear better, or should I continue to face (and converse with) the other guests at my table?

I am instructed to network, listen to speeches, note key names, describe my own organization’s work if asked, and broaden my understanding of how the featured guests fit into the landscape of my field.

GENTLE READER: You are concerned because turning one’s back on a dinner partner is rude.

But so is conversing during a speech, both to the speaker and to any other people who happen to be listening to the speech.

That both you and your dinner partner are listening to a speech not just excuses, but requires, your attention.Rather than move the furniture, however, you might simply turn your neck and cock your head to show that you are listening to the speaker. No one will worry about your actual sight lines if you don’t, and it will save you the trouble of turning the chair back around for dessert.

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)

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RECREATION Skiers catch biggest air at freestyle championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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Keegan Hopkins launches off a ramp during the slopestyle competition at the Yukon Freestyle Ski Championships on Saturday at Mount Sima.

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kiers were literally reaching new heights at the Yukon Freestyle Ski Championships over the weekend at Mount Sima.

Competitors were launching off a 50-foot jump in Sunday’s big air competition. It’s the biggest jump, in terms of snow used to construct it, the hill has ever seen, Sima has confirmed.

“If we can keep that, that’s going to make us national level,” said Steven Harlow, a coach with the Yukon Freestyle Ski Team. “We have an awesome park, but with a jump like that we can move into … bigger spins and all these variations of super high-level tricks.

“Not only can we have high-level athletes, we can have pro-level athletes.

There’s not a single doubt in my mind we can have that.”

The big jump raised Harlow to new heights. Harlow landed a switch misty 1080 – the most difficult trick he has ever stuck – to finish first in the masters 19-and-over division for his first Yukon title.

“I’ve never tried that trick in my life before,” said Harlow. “The first time I brought it to 900 and the second time I thought I had to go bigger because I landed on the knuckle the first time and it just came perfectly to 1080. I stomped it pretty darn hard.”

There were only two skiers in the masters division, but competition was fierce. Harlow beat out former Yukon team member Miguel Rodden, who has been competing in Whistler, B.C., this season. Rodden almost landed a switch double rodeo 1080 with a safety grab, a trick that would have set a high-water mark at Sima.

“That’s a pretty crazy trick,” said Harlow. “You see guys in the Olympics do that.

“I got the trophy, but I’m so stoked to see someone else try that. If I got second, that wouldn’t change how I feel right now.”

It was a close one in the male 16-18 category as well.

Etienne Geoffroy beat Yukon teammate Josh Harlow by just one point for first in big air.

Geoffroy, who placed second in Saturday’s slopestyle, performed a switch bio 1080 with a grab for his big trick, outdoing Josh’s corked 900 with a blunt grab.

“I’ve never landed it before in competition,” said Geoffroy. “And I haven’t done it in a super long time, so I’m happy I could pull it off.”

The 15-year-old recently won the Yukon team its first gold on the Timber Tour – a nationwide competitive ski series – last month, a month after winning silver at another Timber Tour event.

“I’m having a great season,” said Geoffroy. “Hard work pays off. All the training, all the trampoline training and all that, is paying off. It’s been showing in our comp results.”

Yukon ski team’s Kyran Allen decided to compete up a division in Saturday’s slopestyle. He showed the older boys how to do it.

The 15-year-old took first the males

16-18 division.

“It feels good,” said Allen. “It’s the Yukon champs – there’s no pressure or anything.

“Hopefully I’ll get more podiums at the B.C. championships and the junior nationals.”

Allen placed first ahead of Geoffroy in second and Josh Harlow – last year’s champ – in third.

Allen gave the judges a mixed bag with a flat 540 to a switch 540 to a corked 900 in his winning run.

“I guess I won mostly because of the variety,” said Allen. “I was spinning different tricks, a more inverted spin to a straight spin to a corked spin.

They’re all different tricks.

“The flat 540 was a trick I learned that day.”

Members of the Yukon Freestyle Ski Team will soon be packing their skis for the Canadian Junior Freestyle Skiing Championships in Quebec in a couple of weeks.

Six members are set to compete at the event including Josh Harlow, who won the team its first medal at the nationals last year with a bronze.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

Results Slopestyle Males 16-18 1st Kyran Allen 2nd Ettienne Geoffroy 3rd Josh Harlow Masters 19-and-over 1st Miguel Rodden Female 1st Lyndsey Boorse Males 14-15 1st Evyn Dinn

2nd Milan Lapres 3rd Jacob Finton Super youth 1st Logan Krause 2nd Cole Beaman 3rd Anthony Barteaux Under-eight 1st Axel Anderson 2nd Konrad Simpson 3rd Sarah Auoda

Big air Males 16-18 1st Etienne Geoffroy 2nd Josh Harlow 3rd Dylan Reed Masters 19-and-over 1st Steven Harlow 2nd Miguel Rodden Female 1st Lyndsey Boorse Males 14-15 1st Milan Lapres 2nd Argus Huggard 3rd Cole Sinclair Females under-13 1st Sarah Auoda Males under-13 1st Evyn Dinn 2nd Jacob Finton Males under-13 (halfpipe) 1st Logan Krause 2nd Cole Beaman 3rd Anthony Barteux Under-eight 1st Sebastian Paredes 2nd Kemper Murray

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Dylan Reed spins in the air.

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Yukon boarder wins bronze at B.C. championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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hitehorse’s Reanna Newsome jumped and slid to bronze for a second year in a row at a B.C. championships.

Newsome, who will compete at the Arctic Winter Games in a couple weeks, captured bronze in slopestyle at the B.C. Snowboard Championships at Big White in Kelowna over the weekend.

“That was super cool,” said the 15-year-old. “I placed the same at last year’s provincials in the younger age category.”

Newsome’s bronze run consisted of a tail-press on the down box, backside boardslide on the rail, a shifty on the first jump, indie on second and nose grab on the third.

At the championships all female riders were grouped into one category, meaning Newsome out-performed some older competitors in the seven-rider division.

She also placed fifth in snowboardcross on Sunday.

“I’ve been riding for a season and a half now and I started with the Women in Snowboarding (program) and it’s crazy how fast-tracked it’s been,” said Newsome. “Actually placing in events like the provincials is cool.”

Newsome was one of seven members of Snowboard Yukon’s Elite Team to compete in Kelowna.

Teammate Haylie Grant placed fifth in slopestyle. Had the division been split by age, she would have taken third.

On Sunday Grant advanced through three rounds to reach the final and take fourth in the snowboardcross.

Yukon’s male riders had a much larger field to contend with.

Esa Suominen led Yukon’s male riders both days at the championships. Suominen placed 27th overall out of 63 boarders in the slopestyle, finishing 15th in the 15-18 age category.

“I feel like I could have done better if the weather was better because the weather was really bad that weekend,” said Suominen. “It was overcast and the jumps were so slow that we couldn’t get speed for the jumps.”

“I didn’t get a chance to land my run, which is why I didn’t feel I did too good. It was supposed to be a backside rodeo to half-cab to a frontside 360, but I didn’t end up landing my run because I couldn’t get enough speed for my run.”

Suominen went on to place

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Yukon rider Esa Suominen goes inverted during the B.C. Snowboard Championships on Saturday in Kelowna. Suominen finished 15th in slopestyle.

18th out of 26 in Sunday’s boardercross. The 15-yearold, along with teammates Newsome, Adam Waddington and Robert Fualds, competed in the more competitive FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski) races at the championships to earn points towards higher level competitions.

“I was pretty happy with that because this was my first time ever doing a boardercross,” said Suominen. “I have never practised it, so I was happy with my performance.”

Ethan Davy, the youngest on the team, was competing at his first outside event over the weekend. The 12-year-old took 23rd in his 14-and-under age group and 55th overall in slopestyle.

Davy, who won the 12-andunder division in slopestyle and snowboardcross at last year’s Yukon championship, then reached the quarterfinals in snowboardcross in his age group, taking seventh in Kelowna.

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“It was a good setup overTim Schirmer placed 17th “Most years we come down all, but I think our kids have in the 15-18 age division and to a competition and it’s getbeen a little spoiled this year 29th overall in slopestyle. He ting away from (Whitehorse’s because we had Tyler give us then made the semifinal in Mount) Sima, trying new a really great training facility snowcross, taking sixth. things and being around the “It was a really tight comthis year and a lot of the kids parks and conditions,” said petition for Tim,” said Couch. Couch. “This year we were were saying they wished they “He was in a race for second were back home practising and kind of disappointed because and just before the last turn we have one of the best parks training on our jumps again.” the person right behind him at the moment and we have Contact Tom Patrick at elbowed him in the face and (groomer) Tyler Nichol who tomp@yukon-news.com knocked him out (of the race).

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Synchro swimmers put on show at Yukon championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he Yukon Synchronized Swimming Championships is an important stepping stone to bigger Outside competitions.

It provides swimmers, who often can’t compete outside the Yukon, a chance to experience competition and show their stuff.

“It’s a challenge up here with there being just one pool – trying to get pool time – and the cost of the sport,” said Synchro Yukon president Shannon Duke.

“Some of our younger swimmers want to go out and compete, but there aren’t competitions for solos and duets … that makes the Yukon championships really important for them.”

A total of 11 swimmers took

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Jamie Duke, front, and Katelyn Vowk perform a duet at the Yukon Synchronized Swimming Championships at the Canada Games Centre on Sunday. Duke and Vowk are preparing for the national championships.

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Catherine Seal performs a solo routine.

to the water for the championships, hosted by Synchro Yukon and the Northern Novas, on Sunday at the Canada Games Centre.

The championships provided two Yukoners a chance to perform before a pair of Outside competitions, including one at the national level.

Northern Novas Jamie Duke and Katelyn Vowk are heading to the Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships in Saskatoon, Sask., this spring.

“We haven’t had any swimmers go to nationals in a while,” said Shannon.

In addition to providing experience to swimmers, the championships did the same for officials.

FINA – Federation Interna-

tionale de Natation or International Swimming Federation – the governing body of water sports, has issued new competition guidelines. The championship was the first in the Yukon since FINA made the changes.

“What’s new this year is FINA has all new figures and judging for synchronized swimming, so it takes a minimum of nine judges to judge the competitions now,” said Shannon. “So we spent the weekend doing a judges training course.

“The way synchronized swimming is judged or marked is changing this year. This was the first competition we’ve had with those judging rules.”

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Pre-comp/rec 16-and-under figures 1st Teera Walsh 2nd Samantha Steele

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Mustangs, Wolfpack clash at Air North Challenge Tom Patrick News Reporter

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apital city hockey teams collided at the first annual Air North Hockey Challenge over the weekend in Whitehorse.

Three Yellowknife Wolfpack rep teams visited Whitehorse to play Mustangs club teams while one Mustangs squad travelled to Yellowknife to play the Wolfpack.

It could be the start of a beautiful friendship – and rivalry – between the Whitehorse and Yellowknife minor hockey associations.

It all started when Air North announced direct flights between Whitehorse and Yellowknife this past November.

“We started calling each other as soon as the flights were announced,” said Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association president Carl Burgess. “All the hockey heads saw the new opportunity and almost immediately Air North, the Yellowknife and Whitehorse minor hockey (associations) started talking about how to make this regular, even before we had this one planned.

“We’re already going through options of what it might look like next year. This one seems to be a success. Lots of smiles and great competition.”

“The associations are very alike in that it’s hard to find competition close by, so travelling is definitely part of it,” said Peewee Wolfpack coach Greg Works.

“Talking to the people over here, the associations are almost identical.”

The similarities continue on the ice. Between the eight teams – four from Whitehorse, four from Yellowknife – there were 17 games played.

The Wolfpack won nine and the Mustangs eight.

The Norcope Bantam Mustangs produced four wins in five games against the Wolfpack in Yellowknife.

The Bantam Mustangs won 6-1, 3-2, 6-2 and 6-4. Their only loss was 4-3 in a shootout in the second of three games on Saturday.

The Female Mustangs came out on top in three out of four games. After suffering a 5-4 loss to start the series, Whitehorse bounced back with three straight wins.

“I liked having them over here, they’re a nice team, fun to play with,” said Female Mustangs captain Chyanne Spenner.

After the loss, “We were communicating more and our passes were more accurate. We got more shots.”

The Female Mustangs won 4-2, 5-2 and 7-2 to end the series on Saturday.

“I think (the 7-2 win) really stood out because we were talking a lot and we were passing really

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A Yellowknife Wolfpack player plows into Whitehorse Mustangs goalie Glenn Howard during the Air North Hockey Challenge at Takhini Arena on Saturday. Three Wolfpack teams traveled to Whitehorse to play the Mustangs at the first annual event.

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Female Mustangs’ Davina McLeod brings the puck into Wolfpack territory on Saturday.

well,” said Spenner.

The Midget A Mustangs were held to one win in the four-game series. They lost 6-1 and won 4-2 before 6-3 and 7-0 losses.

The Peewee A Mustangs went winless over the weekend against the Peewee Wolfpack, losing 5-1, 9-3, 4-0 and 6-0.

The Peewee Wolfpack won a tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, two weeks ago and another in Banff, Alta., at the start of the season.

“The weekend was great, the hockey was good, the hospitality was super and it’s been a great experience for our kids,” said Works. “We’ve never billeted with families before. Usually when we travel we stay in hotels. It was a good experience for them, they seemed really excited to be staying in people’s houses.

“The weekend couldn’t have been better. It was really good.”

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The trails on Montana Mountain are already highly regarded.

In 2011 the International Mountain Bicycling Association announced it had inducted the Mountain Hero Trail on Montana Mountain into its Epic Trails category.

Outdoor Magazine declared Yukon – specifically Whitehorse and Carcross – as the world’s best mountain biking destination in the American publication’s April issue.

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Crusaders poised for three-peat at basketball championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he Vanier Crusaders senior boys team will attempt to three-peat at the Yukon Basketball Championships this week.

They appear to have the tools to make it happen.

The Crusaders won the Super Hoops title in a 93-61 win over the F.H. Collins Warriors at Vanier Catholic Secondary on Friday.

The win marks the end of an immaculate Super Hoops season, having not dropped a game in the Whitehorse high school league.

“We’ve played tremendous as a group, we’ve really come together as a team,” said Crusader head coach Cody Hougen.

“We started more as individual units and came together as a really solid team and it’s shown in our play.

“We still have the Yukon champs ahead of us and that’s going to be our biggest challenge. All the other teams will be at their best, playing as hard as they can.”

The Crusaders finished the first half up by 21 with a buzzerbeater from Alex Bonvier.

The team showed their stamina with a 16-point run to start the fourth quarter to go up 87-52.

“We have a really deep bench,” said Hougen. “We have eight guys on the bunch that can come on and contribute, and that’s what we got today. I think almost everyone scored on the team.”

Crusaders co-captain and league MVP Chris Carino led his team with 25 points in the final while teammate All-Star RJ Siosan had 21. Ian New, who was named the Crusaders’ Player of the Game, had 10.

“It feels great,” said Carino.

“Everybody on the team had their own job and they did a good job. From the start we knew we wanted to win and that’s what drove us to this point.”

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Left, Vanier Crusader Josh Tobias drives to the hoop during the Super Hoops final on Friday at Vanier Catholic Secondary.

The Crusaders beat F.H. Collins 93-61. Right, Vanier’s Ian New pushes in against F.H. Collins’ Ryan Hindson.

Warriors’ JB New led his team with 15 points. Michael Tesoro was named F.H. Collins’ Player of the Game.

“Tonight we didn’t finish baskets early on that would have kept us in the game,” said Warriors head coach James Shaw. “It allowed their lead to expand and expand. That was the difference.

“We got a little tired and a little lazy on defence. They started dominating us in transition and the game was pretty much settled by then.”

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Undefeated Warriors win Super Hoops championship Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he F.H. Collins Warriors will take a perfect undefeated record into the Yukon Basketball Championships this week. The Warrior senior girls team is the one to beat.

The Warriors capped an undefeated run in the Whitehorse high school league to take the Super Hoops title in a 56-39 win over the Vanier Crusaders on Friday at Vanier Catholic Secondary.

“The girls have played really well and we’ve had a strong group of athletes put in a lot of time to get better over the years, so they’ve been great to work with,” said Warriors head coach Tyler Bradford. “The girls came out with a lot of intensity, especially on the defensive end, and kind of took over the game.”

“F.H. is a phenomenal team,” said Crusaders head coach Sean McCarron. “They’re a really well balanced team. Their quickness was the difference – their ability to run the ball and get down the floor. And that’s everybody: their post players, their guards are quick, and they play aggressive defence. So it’ll be a challenge to put together a win next week when it matters most. But we’re going to try.”

The Warriors took control right from the tipoff and finished the first half up 36-16. In the second quarter the Warriors created more turnovers than a pastry shop in apple season, many coming in steals by Quynh Nguyen, who was named league MVP. “Quynh was fantastic,” said Bradford. “She puts in a lot of effort and plays with a lot of intensity. She’s a very talented player. Great on the offensive end, great on the defensive end. A good team leader.”

Down by over 30 points in the third, the Crusaders fought back and made it a game again.

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Top, F.H. Collins Warrior Sam Burgis eludes Vanier defenders during the Super Hoops final on Friday at Vanier Catholic Secondary. The Warriors won 58-39. Bottom, Vanier’s Kelly Mahoney dribbles down court while league MVP Quynh Nguyen of F.H. Collins chases.

Vanier came alive again after team All-Star Sadie Pater was taken out of the game with a head injury. Pater had to be helped off the court following what may have been an elbow to the head.

The Crusaders went on to outscore the Warriors 16-6 in the fourth quarter.

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said McCarron. “A lot of the girls who came on in the second half hadn’t played in the first half. So I think it was a combination of them being well rested and making the best of their time on the floor.”

Nguyen, Warriors Player of the Game Jacy Sam and All-Star teammate Jay Kelly each had 10 points in the final. Warrior Sam Burgis, who was named a Super Hoops All-Star, put eight points on the board.

Crusaders Player of the Games Rean Portea led her team with eight points.

The Crusaders arrived in the final with a 46-36 win over the Porter Creek Rams in the semifinal on Thursday.

The Rams, who are the defending Yukon champs, placed third in Super Hoops with the loss.

“We probably played our best basketball game of the year,” said McCarron. “It wasn’t perfect … but we had longer stretches of smart, aggressive play, longer stretches of what we wanted to do. Working hard to minimize our mistakes paid off yesterday.”

Yukon Basketball Championship will wrap up this Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary.

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www.yukon-news.com • 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E4 • Phone: (867) 667-6285 • Fax: (867) 668-3755 For Rent 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 HOBAH APARTMENTS: Clean, spacious, walking distance downtown, security entrance, laundry room, plug-ins, rent includes heat & hot water, no pets. References required. 668-2005 SKYLINE APTS: 2-bdrm apartments, Riverdale. Parking & laundry facilities. 667-6958 $600, $800, $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 ROOM IN 3-bdrm condo in Ingram, heat & TV incl, $800/mon. 333-9987

for rent Approx. 1650 sq ft

of high-end office space available immediately.

Independent HVAC system, elevator accessible, excellent soundproofing, move-in ready.

Please call Kevin at 334-6575 for more information.

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 3-BDRM UPPER level downtown, bright & clean, heat inclʼd, avail immed, $1,700/mon.

334-5448 Available Now Newly renovated OFFICE SPACE & RETAIL SPACE Close to Library & City Hall A short walk to Main Street Phone 633-6396 3-BDRM APT in a house, 2 full baths, dbl garage, shared laundry, N/S, pets negotiable. Refs & DD reqʼd, avail immed, $1,650/mon + utils. 334-1907 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 1/2 DUPLEX, 2-bdrm, wood/oil heat, new carpet, pets ok, $1,350/mon. 334-1816 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

for rent

MARSH LAKE, 3-bdrm 2-bath house, washer/dryer, N/S, avail immed, $1,100/mon + elec & dd. 864-4499

of high-end office space with fantastic views available immediately.

Elevator accessible, excellent soundproofing, large windows, lots of natural light.

ROOM FOR rent, Riverdale, furnished, N/P, N/S, no parties, $650/mon incl utils & internet, avail immed. 335-5248

Approx. 750 sq ft

Please call Kevin at 334-6575 for more information.

3-BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Riverdale, newly renoʼd, new kitchen, avail immed, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, $1,400/mon + utils. 332-8686

1-BDRM SUITE D/T, responsible tenant, N/P, N/S, avail Mar 1, $850/mon, utils incl.

456-3003, lv msg 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 3-BDRM, 1.5 bath condo, Takhini, close to bus, school, N/S, N/P, $1,500/mon + utils & dd. 334-7987

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

FEMALE ROOMMATE for downtown house for March and April, 2014, refs reqʼd, $600/mon incl elec, heat, kitchen/laundry facilities, 668-5185 1-BDRM APT 20 mins south of Whitehorse, N/S, $750/mon + utils. 456-2135 after 7:00pm NEW 2-BDRM mobile home in Barnoff, N/S, N/P, $1,550/mon incl utils. 334-4187 3-BDRM DUPLEX in Crestview, attached garage, large kitchen, N/S, N/P, $1,400/mon + utils & DD. 393-3117 SMALL HOUSE/STUDIO, downtown, furnished, refs reqʼd, $900/mon incl utils, $450 dd. 668-4321

FURNISHED ROOM in large home incl all utils, TV with cable, wifi internet, phone, laundry/parking available, on bus route, $650/mon, no dd. 667-7733 VALLEYVIEW, 3-BDRM, country kitchen, d/room, 5 appliances, basement, oil heat, N/S, N/P, refs&dd reqʼd, $1,600/mon + utils.

668-6147 WALK IN basement suite, Porter Creek, N/S, no dogs, laundry & cable incl, $800/mon incl utils. 633-3155 NEW BACHELOR suite, bright, new appliances, fixtures, kitchen, bathroom, private ent, deck, green belt, laundry access, N/S, no parties, $950/mon incl heat, hydro, wifi, cable. 335-4446 3-BDRM TRAILER, Crestview, fully furnished, w/d, N/P, avail early March, $1,100/mon incl utils, $550 dd required.

335-5310 1-BDRM BASEMENT suite, Porter Creek, bright, clean, N/S, N/P, no parties, $950/mon, responsible tenants, avail March.

667-2046 ROOM FOR rent, everything included, $600/mon. 336-1695 5-BDRM 2-BATH house, Riverdale, 1,900sqft, fully fenced back yrd, storage shed, greenhouse, appliances, N/S, responsible tenants, avail Mar. 1. $1,800/mon + utils. 668-5530 or 633-2363 CABIN FOR rent, Riverside, rustic, cozy, blue jug, outhouse, propane stove, woodstove, greenhouse, water/showers nearby, 30 minutes from town in Mt. Lorne, prefer long term, $550/mon. 633-4322 DOWNTOWN BRIGHT spacious 2-bdrm apt, top floor, views, shared yard/greenhouse, avail Apr. 1, N/P. $1700/mon incl. heat/elec, 334-8001 1-BDRM APT located right downtown near Main St, avail Apr. 1, $900/mon incl utils.

334-4741 1-BDRM BASEMENT suite, Granger, bright & spacious, own parking, no laundry, N/P, N/S, no parties, dd&refs reqʼd, avail April 1st, $1,000/mon incl heat, hydro. 335-5890

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 PROF. SEEKING 1-bdrm apartment/suite in Riverdale, downtown or Granger area for April 1st. 336-8194 HOUSE-SITTER AVAILABLE in Whitehorse area, May to Sept, many references, good with animals, gardens, etc. jgraf5@yahoo.ca or 335-2300

Real Estate 2-BDRM CABIN, Tagish, Sidney Str, Lot 12, blue siding. Electric ready to hook up. Gd location, 5 minutes to bridge for fishing. Serious Inquiries only. Tony 780-926-1966 LAND FOR sale, 7.5 acres, no building deadlines, accessible gravel road on one side, power,phone available nearby, gently sloped and treed, $159,900. 633-4822 MOBILE HOME, Takhini Trailer Park, new siding, flooring, 12ʼx22ʼ addition, bathroom, upgraded windows & electrical, new water & sewer pipes, $55,000 obo. 332-8258 DOWNTOWN 2-BDRM condo for sale, 3rd floor, good views, approx 1,040 sqft, in-floor heating, elevator, no shared walls, available March 16, 2014, $334,900.00. Call or text 332-1400

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

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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 Fax resume to: 867-993-2336 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. CANADIAN LYNDEN TRANSPORT Looking for Class 1 drivers with superb experience Please e-mail resume to abjork@lynden.com or Fax 867-668-3196 Phone: 668-3198 START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives!

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CLARK BUILDERS Now Hiring in Whitehorse and Yellowknife Project Managers Project Coordinators Estimators Superintendents Apply at www.clarkbuilders.com Amber Enterprises is looking for: CAMPGROUND ACCOMMODATION ATTENDANTS, NOC #6435 May till Nov, full time, shift work.

Requirements: Front desk customer service, accommodation registration, barista, and office staff Must speak English with a second language preferred (German, French, Spanish) Contact: rsc@klondiker.com Apply with cover letter, resume, and references.

Amber Enterprises is looking for: SEASONAL LIVE-IN ONSITE CAMPGROUND OFFICE MANAGER NOC #0632 $12.50 per hour.

May till Oct, full time, shift work.

Requirements: Accommodation Registration Management, Payroll, Scheduling, Staffing, Customer Service Must speak English and also have one of the following: German, Spanish or French Contact: rsc@klondiker.com Apply with cover letter, resume, and references.

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

Specializing in estate clean-up & buy-outs.

The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, vehicles & ATVs. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS NIKON 401X Autofocus Camera for slides/prints, 90 mm Lens with Nikon adaptors, lg Lowepro Camera bag, $50, Slik tripod, $50. 660-5101 DIRT DEVIL vacuum cleaner, nearly new, $40. 668-6007 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 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 CFL FOOTBALL cards, 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500.

633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca ARCTIC SPA HOT tub cover, 1 yr. old, fits 88”x88” tub, $1,000 new, asking $500.

667-4910 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, $25.

633-3154 FIBREGLASS WALL & tub combo, 2 pcs, minor damaged edges, color snow white, retail $950, asking $450. 647-996-7531 BAFFIN SNOPACKS Boots, sz 12, Arctic type, new, $90. 660-5101

WOOD LATHE with bench, 3/4 hp, adjustable speed, $250. 660-5101 SPIRIT MASK, “Blind Fisherman”, painted cedar carved by Calvin Morberg, $350.

335-9934 LEATHER TEDDYBEAR, mooseskin and beads, $100. 335-9934 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. YOUTH GAUNTLETS, rabbit fur suede, imitation shearling lining, $185, baby slippers, beaver trim, $80. 335-9934 SIZE 10 Canvas Tops, moose + #10canvas,

by Daisy OʼBrian, $150. 335-9934 2007 HUSQVARNA 395 xp-g, 30” bar, heated handle, runs like new, $500 obo.

335-3467 SMALL DECORATIVE bird cage suitable for budgie or canary, $25. 333-0239 LARGE BIRD cage, 22”x36”h, heavy duty cage c/w stand, suitable for small parrot, $50. 333-0239 TWO LIKE new, never worn in Whitehorse, beautiful graduation gowns, 1 ballgown, 1 mermaid style, sizes 8 & 10, $200. 668-5882 DOWN SLEEPING bag, older but plenty warm, $50. 660-5101 3 GRANITE counter tops, 8ʼ sections, radius edges, light rose color, open to offers.

821-2938 DE-HUMIDIFIER, BARELY used, $40 obo.

633-6244 MOVING OUT, home furniture, area rugs, camping gear, fishing net 100ʼ, new, lots of other stuff. 393-3113 for info.

FIREPLACE, PROPANE, cast iron, gray, $1,195. 332-6116 MOCCASINS, 335-9934

SZ 10,

moose, $100.

ENVIROLET COMPOST toilet, new, never used, electric, waterless, c/w venting pipe, $2,400 obo. 633-6502 KRENOL 425 All Fiber insulating machine, 200ʼ of 2 1/2” hose, used twice, paid $7,000, asking $5,000. 335-2005 or 668-5814 MYSTERY AND detective novels, 35 cents each, 668-6007 OIL FURNACE, 3 yrs old, just serviced professionally. Olsen BML80B, 59,000-97,000, BTU/hr. EnergyGuide 83, $1,000. 335-8153 MAKITA 12” planer, 6” joiner combination machine, 220 volt carbide joiner blades, 3 sets HSS planer blades, exc shape, $900.

633-2916 after 6pm.

MENʼS GOLD chain, 26”L, 10k yellow gold, appraised at $450 in 2007, $300 obo.

633-2837 CONTACT ME if you are interested in ordering bulk, organic food from Horizon Foods.

334-3978 SMALL SLOW cooker, gently used, $15; black canvas travel bag w wheels, $10; scales, in good shape, $8. 668-6007 MICROWAVE OVEN, 19x9, near new, used once, paid $84, selling at $70. 668-6007

Electrical Appliances KENMORE DRYER, front loader, works great, $300. Also nw pump out of Kenmore washer, $40. 332-7797 KENMORE CERAMIC top range, convection, self-clean, delay cook, top end several years ago, one burner is slower, $200, can deliver in Whse area. 667-2276 HOTPOINT CLOTHES dryer, almond colour, $50 668-4575 FREE MICROWAVE, older model, but works fine. 633-3154 ELECTRIC KITCHEN range, top line GE Profile, glass top with bridge burner, triple surface unit, warming zone, convection oven, $400 obo. 633-5419 CLOTHES DRYER, good working cond, heavy duty, $50. 633-2837

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS SANYO TV, 32” screen, excellent picture and sound, am upgrading. $160 obo.

633-6355

Musical Instruments

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

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

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS TENOR RECORDER, Clarinet size, nickel flaps on lower notes, c/w case & beginner book, beautiful sound. $55.00 obo. 633-6355 PIANO WITH Bench, Mason & Risch, full keyboard, 39 & 3/4“ high, motivated to sell, $800 obo. 633-6355 PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com GUITAR RAVEN A-series 6-string with case, offers. 660-5101 ELECTRIC GUITAR: Fender Bullet Strat (Squier), Arctic white, excellent for beginner/students or casual players, $100.

335-9875

Duke’s Firewood standing dry beetle Killed spruce

avoid the Fall rush & prices! spring Wood prices: 6 cord load $210/cord $230 for multiples of 2 cords Approx 8 cord loads of 20ft dry logs $1300 cash and debit accepted

334-8122

DONʼS FIREWOOD customer appreciation.

One lucky person who takes delivery of our seasonʼs 750th cord of firewood receives that cord free of charge. Thanks! Don at 393-4397 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads $150 per cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 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

Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (2 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ You-cut and you-haul available ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery

MasterCard

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

The Thomson Centre: The Corner Store

Big Brothers Big Sisters- Male InSchool Mentors

Thomson Centre requires a volunteer for our small in-house store

As an In-School Mentor, you share with each member of this Agency, a valued reputation. We symbolize friendship, responsibility, trust, and a concern for the protection and well-being of children.

Wednesdays 12:00 – 2:30. This position involves serving Residents when they come to the counter, recording their purchases, making change, and counting cash.

BYTE is looking for a volunteer willing to come to our office to help clean for an hour per week.

In-School Mentors will: • meet with the child in the school for approximately one hour per week at time agreed upon by all parties • be a friend to the child • be a consistent and positive role model by modeling responsible behaviors such as reliability, respect, honesty, appropriate manners etc, along with a concern for the protection and wellbeing of children • be supervised by the Agency Caseworker and will remain accountable to her/him • meet with Agency Caseworker in person or by phone a minimum of three times per year at the beginning, middle and end of the school year • work with the school and the Program Liaison in the school to create a positive relationship • report any concerns to the Agency Caseworker and/or the School Liaison

Tasks include vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the kitchen, watering the plants, and helping with garbage and recycling.

Contact: Harold Sher, ED of BBBS bbbsyukon@gmail.com 668-7911

This is an enjoyable, social, and rewarding position that provides a valuable and highly-appreciated service to Thomson Centre Residents.

Previous experience is not necessary; training and support will be provided. We do require an RCMP records check and a minimum of 6 months commitment to volunteering.

For more information please call Kathy at 393-8629.

BYTE: Volunteer Office Cleaner

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8 Telephone: 867.668.3613

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (2) The annual Spring Cultural Camp is taking place March 17th to 21st inclusive at Helen’s Fish Camp. We are looking for a qualified Cook who will be responsible for ordering and maintaining food supplies; camp site preparation; lunch meal preparation on a daily basis plus snacks; kitchen clean-up; etc. We also require a Cook’s Helper. To qualify you must possess a Food Safe Certificate, AND you must supply a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

Closing Date: March 12, 2014 Please submit a cover letter and meal menu to Cora Lee to the above address as shown or by e-mail to cjohns@taan.ca. Preference will be given to a TKC citizen.

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

Firewood

Contact info@yukonyouth.com or call 6677975 if you are interested!

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

Computers & Accessories EPSON PHOTO R1800 color printer, free.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

COMMERCIAL FLEET MECHANIC

North 60 Petro Ltd. is a home heating delivery and bulk fuel Transportation Company having a fleet of 16 plus truck and tractor combinations. We are currently looking to hire a journeyman mechanic to diagnose, service and maintain our current fleet.

The ideal candidate will have a commercial or heavy duty journeyman certification, experience with diagnosing electronic controls on Cummings and Caterpillar engines, experience with major driveline repairs and overhauls.

Class 1 driver’s with air endorsement and PMVI qualifications would be an asset.

Candidate must have the willingness to work overtime as required.

This is a full time position based in Whitehorse. Wages are based on our collective agreement. We also have an excellent benefit package with tool allowance.

PLEAsE subMIT yOuR APPLICATION by: MARCH 14, 2014 North 60 Petro Ltd. Attention: sharon Ness 146 Industrial Road Whitehorse, y.T. y1A 2V1 Phone: 867-633-8822 or Fax: 867-633-8841 sness@north60petro.com

YEU Staff Positions Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) Yukon Employees’ Union occasionally invites YEU members to backfill YEU staff positions on a temporary basis. These positions can include:

Membership Services Officer Executive Assistant Financial Officer Union Advisor Intake Advisor Communications Officer Executive Director

If you believe you have the qualifications to fulfill any of the roles above and would like to be added to an eligibility list, please submit your resume to contact@yeu.ca , send it through the mail or drop it off in person to: Yukon Employees’ Union 201-2285 2nd Avenue Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 1C9

Only members of Yukon Employees’ Union will be considered for the eligibility list.

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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

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

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

Senior Advisor to Chief & Council

Term Full Time Salary: $70,821.44 - $82,851.07 Location: Haines Junction Under the direction of the Chief, this position provides a wide range of administrative and analytical self-governance support to the Chief that includes strategic thinking on new directions for the organization; project design and project analysis including financial review. As well this position will assist in fostering good public relations with citizens, staff and other governments.

This position works in Haines Junction in a normal office setting and requires occasional overtime. Position is regularly required to meet regular and ad hoc deadlines in the production of materials and information. A high level of concentration is required while conducting research. Frequent travel can be expected, including accompanying the Chief or Council members to meetings as required. The incumbent will frequently interact with people of different culture and values. Stress may be encountered when responding to inquiries or interacting with people of different values We offer a competitive benefits package with RRSP plan, group health with Sun Life, and a travel benefit.

Education and Experience: Successful completion of a Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or a directly related field combined with Human Resource & Financial experience at a senior level with Self Governing First Nation governments. Executive level experience working with First Nations governments in a political and administrative capacity. Fluent in English is a requirement.

Condition of Employment: Criminal Record Check Possess a valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License CAFN’s Human Resources Policy will apply. For complete job description please check the CAFN website at http://www.cafn.ca/jobs.html or contact below.

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

Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on March 20th, 2014 Send Applications and/or resumes to: Kathy Brown Champagne and Aishihik First Nations 304 Jarvis Street Whitehorse Yukon Territory, Y1A 2H2 Fax: (867) 667-6202 Phone: (867) 456-6879 Cell: (867) 332-5247 Email: kbrown@cafn.ca

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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

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

DONʼS FIREWOOD 100+-cord bucked firewood always available No-charge emergency delivery Kwanlin Dun/Social Services Why wait? Prompt delivery $240/cord City limits No excuses 393-4397

WHITEHORSE RIFLE and Pistol Club, firearms safety course (class size limited) Mar. 15 & 16, 2014. Info 633-2488, 333-5640 BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667-2276

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

MARTIN SABRE compound bow, lots of accessories, target block, Pelican case, complete kit, $400, will consider trade for equivalent value rifle/shotgun. 335-6008 text or call HARRINGTON & Richards 12 Gauge Magnum single shot shotgun w/hammer, 32” barrel, with removable recoil pad and shell holder, $100. 332-2501 or 668-2522

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. JOB OPPORTU N ITY

Tu Lidlini Petroleum Inc. General Delivery, Ross River, Yukon Y0B 1S0

Truck Drivers Needed

Required Qualifications: • Clean Drivers Abstract – must supply an updated copy with resume • Class 3 Drivers Licence with an air ticket • Must be physically fit • Must be willing to work long hours • Some travel is necessary

FREE!

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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 WANTED TO buy. Long bow left over 45 pound draw. Call 667-6778 BENELLI NOVA 12ga shotgun, 3 1/2” chamber, 28" barrel, 3 interchangeable chokes, camo pattern, exc cond, $500. 634-2559 WINCHESTER MODEL 1906, .22 pump action rifle, mfg in 1913, PAL required, $500 firm. 333-9056 HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB .30-06 US Model 9000. Redfield 2x-7x scope, great hunting rifle. $550. Joe 668-4344 J STEVENS Arms Co. Little Scout .22 rifle circa 1920s. $200. Joe 668-4344 PENTAX PF ED 60 spotting scope with 60X zoom eye piece, $500. 668-4634

Wanted WANTED: ALL-AMERICAN canner with room for 7 quart glasses, 335-9934 WANTED: FOOT pedal for sewing machine, 3 prongs, 7A 125V, 335-9934 WANTED: LOOKING for Jim Robb original artwork. Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery is curating an exhibit featuring artwork

by Jim Robb this summer. Call Jessica Vellenga (867) 393-7109 for details I AM looking for a lift from Whitehorse to Skagway as soon as possible. I share the gas. Thank you. favinette@hotmail.com WANTED: ADJUSTABLE trailer drop hitch ball mount for 2" receiver, looking to raise the trailer ball about 10-12". $25 range 334-6087 WANTED: GOOD used breadmaker, reasonable price. 633-2751 WANTED: USED bricks for outside landscaping project. Happy to pick them up.

660-5844 WANTED: WITNESSES to accident Sunday Feb 23 2014 approx 0945 hrs at lights at 2 Mile Hill and Chilkoot Way, involving beige Kia Sorrento and black Dodge Ram truck.

Contact 667-7830 ANYONE INTERESTED in forming a calligraphy group, could meet afternoons, to include simple lessons & displays. Pat @ 667-4141 WANTED: OLD-FASHIONED typewriter in good working order, reasonable price.

668-6871 WANTED: 335-9934

KITCHEN Aid Artisan, call

WANTED: TRUNK in good condition, good locks and very clean inside, 668-6007 WANTED: PICK up truck. Prefer 4 x 4, late 80's or 90's Toyota, Nissan, but will consider what you have. 633-4322

Cars FREE, 1992 Ford Festiva, fixable. 633-4391

Please submit your resume attention: Kim Redies at Tu-Lidlini Petroleum or by email: tulidlini.kim@gmail.com

Deadline to apply: March 14, 2014 at 3:00 PM

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2012 CHEVROLET cruze great on gas, c/w heated steats, summer/winter tires, $19,000 obo. 336-4886 2011 CHEVY Aveo hatchback, auto, 27,000kms, summer/winter tires on rims, great gas mileage, must sell, $8,500 obo.

334-1006 2007 DODGE Caliber, like new condition, 128,000 km, standard, heated seats, remote start, 6 CD stereo, 2 sets tires, $9,500 obo.

333-0236 or 456-4112 2007 HONDA Civic, 4-dr, auto, new windshield, all power options, good tires, lots of service records, clean, runs great, 200,000km. 667-4463 2007 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, winter & all season tires, tow hitch, approx 128,000kms, $14,000 obo. 332-4143 2006 CHEV Aveo, standard, new windshield, runs good, 93,000km. $4,995 obo. 335-5452 2006 FORD Focus Hatchback Coupe, under 90,000km, new winter tires, set of all seasons, new battery/alternator, dealer maintained, $7,500 obo. 335-8203 2002 C H R Y S L E R Concorde LX, 117,000kms, super clean, body/glass spotless, well maintained, $3,800. 335-3868 2002 HONDA Civic 4-dr standard, new clutch, new windshield, winter/summer tires, 170,000kms, good clean car, $4,500.

334-9436 or 667-4463 2002 NISSAN Sentra SER Spec-V, manual, 197,500 kms, power all, sunroof, cold air intake, headers, 8" factory subwoofer, command start, etc. 668-7382

2005 FORD E350 Cube Van, Turbo Diesel, 16', 125,000 km, well maintained, excellent condition, priced to sell, $9,900 + GST, firm.

335-5237 2004 F250 Ford super duty 4door 4x4 XLT short box with bed liner gets 19 miles/gal ready for trailer hauling with electric brake, $11,900 obo. 456-4981 2003 CHEV Silverado 2500HD, Duramax diesel, crew cab 4X4, fully loaded, leather interior, heated leather seats & mirrors, exc cond, $13,900 obo. 332-8801

1999 DODGE Ram 1500 SLT 1/2 ton, 4X4, ext cab, 4-dr, V8 auto, c/w canopy, new Michelin tires, all power equipped, $4,299.

667-7777 or 336-2029 1995 CHEVROLET 1500 4X4 c/w box liner, canopy, tow hitch, truck rack, new winter tires, two spare rims, well maintained. $4,500. 668-5701

1997 INTREPID Sport, 114,000kms, great shape, inspection done, runs & drives exc, $2,500. 335-3868

Auto Parts & Accessories

1994 FORD Tempo in running/driving condition, will need some work on front end, $300.

667-2876 leave msg

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

1-866-269-2783 • 9039 Quartz Rd. • Fraserway.com

2012 4X4 Toyota Tacoma, access cab, 4-cyl standard, new snow tires, good cond, $23,000 obo. 633-3347 2011 DODGE 1500 quad cab, short box, 4X4, fully loaded, sunroof, trailer pkg, box cover, factory warranty, offers or will consider older mini-van as part trade. 456-2043 or 333-0403 2010 DODGE 3500 dually, all options incl DVD entertainment centre, rear heated seats, B&M gooseneck hitch, only 29,000kms, replacement cost $88,000 + GST, asking $57,750. 334-4206 2009 DODGE Caravan with stow and go seating, 134,000km, new all season tires, $12,000 obo. 333-0236 or 456-4112 2009 KIA Borrego, 4WD, 7 passenger, auto, new AT tires, tow hitch 5,000lb, full winter package, heated front seats, cruise, CD/MP3/USB/AUX/SAT, 4 wheel ABS, ESC, DBC, $17,500 obo. 333-9242 2008 GMC Sierra 4x4 2500 ext cab long box, great shape inside & out, $15,000 obo.

334-4923 2007 3500 Dodge Laramie diesel, low mileage, 2 sets tires on rims, winter studded and summer, $38,000 obo. 336-1701 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 2006 CHEV Equinox AWD, 168,000kms, fully loaded, AC, pwr windows, locks, seats, sunroof, 6 CD changer, new windshield, great cond, $8,400 obo. 334-7842 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 DODGE CUMMINS parts, turbo, intercooler, fresh air intake. 633-6502

Canines & Company Puppy & Obedience Level 1 Feb 25, April 15 Private Lessons Behaviour Modification FCI/WUSV/MEOE certified Bronze Master Trainer Serving the Yukon since 1992 www.facebook.com/ caninesandcompany 333-0505 or 668-4368 caninesandcompany@northwestel.net

FULL SIZE truck bed liner, fits 1974-1996 Ford, $200. 633-2580 WANTED: 15" Volkswagen rims with studded winter tires, $100-$200 range. 334-6087

FLEMISH GIANT/ANGORA cross rabbits for sale. Ready to go to new homes. $65 ea.

333-0915 WANTED: 668-7659

EXTRA-LARGE dog crate.

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 2010 POLARIS 800, 155 track, all stock, 30 hrs on unit, c/w cover, wheel dollies, $6,500 obo. 334-5182 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

MODEL Focus Wave Rondo Tacoma Montana Altima F250 Ram Wagon B3500

FILE NUMBER 675834 682718 697618 694825 707948 703964 714291 713343

BRANDING Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage

ax

Hi! I’m Jax! I’m a little shy so when you come into the general cat room I most likely will be hiding under the blankets just ask the staff and they will find me so that you can meet me, But I think a house that I’m the only animal would be good for me. So come on down and meet me today!

weDneSDay, marcH 5

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

2014

have your pets spayed or neutered.

For inFormation call

633-6019

LOST/FOUND LOST

• Downtown area, 2 yr old, grey and white, female DSH very fluffy answers to Jewels, if found contact Patty @667-6994. (18/02/14) • mendenhall area, 3 month old puppy, female white and brown patches answers to Daisy, if found contact raymond @ 6687291. (22/02/14) • crestview area, 7 month old, DSH female black and grey with a little orange behind the ears , no collar answers to Skittles, if you found contct marie@ 667-2024.

(22/02/14)

• Porter creek area, 5-6 month old kitty, male, black answers to Salem.if found contact morgan @ 334-0126. (04/02/14)

FOUND

• Granger, small grey/white female cat, DSH, no collar contact Hauff or Holly @ 668-3372 (10/02/2014) • cowley creek, medium, black and white akita and Husky, wearing a blue harness contact rebecca @ 403-891-4827 (14/02/14)

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

2008 YAMAHA Nytro custom, ported polished head, shaved 20 thou, k&n intake, hindle exhaust team roller clutch, Diamond S tunnel, 1.75 race track, float x shocks, many extras, $9,500 obo. 334-5613

Pet of the Week!

J

633-6019

TO GOOD home, hamster & accessories, $15. 633-4391

The following insurance salvage is up for bids. Salvage vehicles may have significant collision damages. Listed salvage is currently located at Irving Collision Repairs. GST will be added to all bids. It is offered on an “as is, where is” basis. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Bids close at 6:00 p.m. March 10, 2014 Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information.

MAKE Ford Pontiac Kia Toyota Pontiac Nissan Ford Dodge

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

5 HUSKY puppies, 8 weeks old, 2 male, 3 female, $100 ea. 332-8945

salvage sale

YEAR 2003 2007 2007 2008 2009 2006 1999 2001

Pet Report

PUGS, 11 weeks old, 2 males, 1 female, have all shots, $400. 633-5362 to view.

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

VINTAGE 1985 Citation II, restored with low kms, $1,400 obo. 668-3243

We Sell Trucks!

Pets

2001 GMC Jimmy SLS, 4.3L, V6 auto 4X4, auto start, overall great cond, low kms, $3,000 obo. 668-4315

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

Trucks

2 SETS summer tires, Goodyear Wrangler, P275/65R18, 1 set new, other set used 1 season, $700 & $500. Pat 332-3438

2002 F250 Lariat, ext cab long box 4x4, 225,000km, tow package, camper package, leather, $7,900 obo. 668-5882

1997 H Y U N D A I Tiburon, green, 220,000kms, nice little car but needs trans work, $850. 334-5209

1989 TOYOTA Corolla, runs, $1,000 obo.

668-7987

TRUCK TOPPER/CANOPY, heavy duty, side sliding windows with screens, front sliding window, back window with lock, 98"x72"x22", dark red, $650 obo. 660-4646

2002 CHEV Silverado 4x4 ext cab, 4-dr, V8 auto, cruise, new Wrangler tires, $5,999.

667-7777 or 336-2029

2000 HYUNDAI Accent GSI, 5-sp manual, 2-dr, 126,000 kms, $1,800. 668-7190, after 5:00pm

1992 SENTRA classic, selling for parts, good motor, trans, new tires, good battery, interior in exc cond, will deliver, $300.

821-2938

4 M O T O M A S T E R all terrain tires, 225/75R16, studded, 3,000km, 4 steel wheels (rims), 5 lug bolt pattern, 4.5" or 114.3mm, fits on Jeeps and many others, $650. 660-4646

2003 FORD Excursion XLT, V10 gas, exc running cond, seats 8, removable rear seat, rear split doors with hatchback, incl tow pkg, $8,500 obo. 667-7733

1995 FORD F250 Econoline van, runs, needs windshield/battery, insulated, and 1994 Ford Aerostar, runs, needs TLC, must go, info 333-9358

1994 MITSUBISHI Gallant, new trans, P/W, P/L, sunroof, Alpine stereo, winter/summer tires on rims, good cond, $1,800 obo.

336-3570

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AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

• 5 year old, spayed female, lab/Pit Bull X, black (Gaia) • 6 months old, female, Husky / labX, blonde ( winnie) • 1 yr old, female, blonde, husky/ lab X (lucky)

cATS

• 11 month old, neutered male, DlH, grey (Deegan) • 6 months old,DSH, grey and white, neutered male (moss) • 2yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy)

AT THE SHELTER DOGS

• 1 yr old, neutered male, Pekingese, white and brown (christmas) • 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/ rottweiler, black and brown ( trouble) • 8 months old, neutered male, StaffordshireX, black ( tank) • 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) • 4 yr old, neutered male, husky, black and white (rikki) • 7 weeks old, female, corgi X, black and brown (Pippa)

• 7 weeks old, female, beardog collie X, black (molly) • 7 weeks old, male, beardog collie X, black (Gil) • 7 weeks old, female, beardog collie X, black (Deema) • 7 weeks old, male, beardog collie X, black and brown (Goby)

cATS

• 2 yr old, DSH, white and black, neutered male (tom) • 3 yr old, DmH, black and white, spayed female (cece) • 3 yr old, DSH, white and black neutered male (Jax) • 2 yr old, DSH, brown spayed female (minou)

SPEcIAL • Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

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

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RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg

2010 ARCTIC Cat M8 Sno Pro, low kms, $7,000. Trev @ 867-689-8738

2001 POLARIS 800 RMK 151” track, black, low miles, exc cond, $2,700 obo. 334-4477

KTM OWNERS: new WP rear PDS shock spring, #69N/mm, $100. 334-4477

2007 BRP 400 Outlander quad, $4,000 obo.

336-1701

KIDʼS SNOWMOBILE Arctic Cat Snowpro 120, bought new 14 months ago, $2,200.

334-1006

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 440 CHEETAH Touring Package Deal, low km, well maintained, runs great, c/w cover, extra oil, belt, new Skimmer on Teflon runners, rear cargo box, $1,850 firm. 335-5237 2008 SMALL dirt bike, 90cc, $350. 668-3243 1999 POLARIS Sportsman quad, auto w/reverse, 4X4, new tires/battery/winch, high-low range, $3,300. 333-0239 SKIMMER, STAND behind style, box is 65”l; 21"w; 19"h, exc cond, $300. 821-6011

QUAD TIRES, 2 tires 25x8-12, 2 tires 25x12-10, $350 for all. 633-6502

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

2012 POLARIS assault 800, 155" track, good shape, well maintained, low miles, C&A pro skis, extra belts, $9,000 obo. 334-6032

21ʼ CAMPION Fishing Machine 210, walk around with cuddy, 225 Merc outboard on transom, GPS, fish finder, marine radio, 2 live wells, trailer, $11,000. 333-0740 or 333-0745

SKIMMER, STAND behind style, box is l:65”; w:21"; h:19", exc cond, $300. 821-6011

18ʼ FREIGHTER canoe & trailer, 20 hp Johnson, exc cond, $3,200. 334-8912 lv msg

2009 RHINO/CHINO UTV side by side for sale for parts only, $1,800 obo. email: hendrik@mountsima.com or call (867) 332-4174

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

2010 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 883L, red, beautiful bike, 11,000 kms, c/w windshield, locking saddlebags, engine guard, luggage rack, $8,000 obo. 334-4364

NEED TO repower? V-8 marine engine w/ OMC inner & outer transom assembly, can use omc or volvo penta outdrive w/transom assembly, $5,500 obo. 633-6502

Wayne Richardson Hobbs Sept 14, 1928-March 1, 2014 Our beautiful Dad lost his 5 year battle with cancer on March 1, 2014. his family was at his bedside until the very end.

Wayne is pre-deceased by his beloved wife Lona, infant daughter Janet and eldest son Doug.

Wayne loved the Yukon and made it his home permanently since 1969. Wayne is survived by his brother Stuart, his children Bill (carolyn), patsy, penny (Gordon), rick (Jill), pam (clive) and carol. Grandchildren Bill, Bob, Leaha, ryan, Lora, Sterling, Steven and theoren. Great Grandchildren cameron, Jacob and elizabeth. he will be missed by his many great friends throughout the Yukon and the rest of canada and beyond.

“Where do you go when you leave the Yukon? You go to Heaven” A phrase that had a lot of meaning for Wayne signifying that the only way you leave the Yukon is on your final journey.

An informAl gAthering to celebrAte WAyne’s life Will tAke plAce in the grey mountAin room At mt. mcintyre centre on WednesdAy, mArch 5, 2014 from 6pm-9pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the MS Society of Canada.

Miles Millean Popp, CD August 8, 1928 - February 10, 2014

T

he family are saddened to announce the passing of their father Miles. He was predeceased by his parents Dumitru (Dan) and Rachila, six brothers and five sisters.

He leaves to mourn two sisters, Alexandria and Eugenia, both of B.C.; his daughter Lorna, her children Stephen and Heather; daughter Karen and her son Jamie; son Tim and his wife Linda.

He was born in Truax Saskatchewan where he grew up on a farm during the “Dirty Thirties”. At the age of 13 he left home to cowboy west of Calgary at Seabee, Alberta.

In 1943 at the age of 15 he joined the Canadian Militia serving with the Prince Albert Volunteers and later the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse. He was released from the army in 1946 and went back home to farm near Bjorkdale, Saskatchewan.

In 1948 he was employed by the CNR as a brakeman, fireman and finally an engineer and did this until he joined the RCAF in 1954. During his time with the airforce he learned several trades that being stationary engineer, boiler mechanic, gasfitter, welder, plumber, heating systems and hydronic heating engineer. He reached the rank of corporal and served honourably to 1969 when he took his release.

He had been stationed at airbases at Namao, Cold Lake and Calgary, Alberta; Goose Bay, Labrador; Resolute Bay and Alert, NWT; Clinton and Uplands, Ontario and Whitehorse Yukon Territory.

There in around 1970 he started his own successful business MP Heating and Gasfitting until he retired. At a young age he developed a deep love of the outdoors and hunting. This he continued into his adult life where he hunted in all parts of Canada.

Eventually he joined the Yukon Fish and Game Association and later the Safari Club International which led to a lifetime membership of which he was very proud of.

He was also involved with the Cadet League of Canada as the territorial representative and helped out with the local cadet corps whenever he could. One of his achievements was to help form a cadet camp in the Yukon which still exits today.

In 1996 he then moved to Pincher Creek Alberta where he lived up until a recent move to Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre on January 20, 2014 due to declining health issues so to be closer to Karen, Tim and Linda.

He was there three weeks to the day when he passed away.

He was awarded the Canadian Special Service Medal with Alert bar, Canada 125 Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) for long service. He will be dearly missed by family and his friends which he was so fortunate to have many of.

Condolences may be made by visiting www. wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403-7823366 or 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 NAUTILUS 2-CYCLE marine engine oil, 334-4477 2000 15HP Mariner outboard, long shaft, exc cond, electric charging system, day tank, spare prop, $1,500 obo. 668-5644 eves

COLEMAN TENT trailer, spacious, bright, sleeps 7-8, king bed, queen bed, table to bed, couch to bed, 2 awnings, outdoor shower, indoor/outdoor cooking, toilet, $7,900 obo. 334-7842

Heavy Equipment

14ʼ SPRAY foam insulated cargo trailer, great tool trailer, has ramp door, $6,500.

334-4206

GAS-POWERED 225 amp arc welder/gen set on four wheeled hitch pull trailer.

633-6502

20ʼ SPRAY foam insulated car hauler/cargo trailer, would double as great tool trailer, $7,500. 334-4206

5KW DEUTZ genset , top end done, $4,500, ST2 Lister, 4.5 kw, top end done, good fuel economy, 1200rpm, $5,500, SR3 Lister, 6kw-1200rpm, $5,000. Ph 633-4822

Coming Events

Campers & Trailers TAITʼS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon 2002 10 1/2ʼ Frontier camper, $6,500 obo.

336-1701 8ʼX12ʼ DOUBLE wide quad trailer, seldom used, $2,800 obo. 336-1701 WANTED: INEXPENSIVE, simple camper or wall tent. 336-2108 2007 30ʼ gooseneck tri-axle trailer, 7,000lb axles, trailer racks all around, trailer brakes, $10,500 obo. 334-9054 2006 STARLITE enlosed cargo trailer, 14ʼ inside, 6ʼ wide, man door & side, exc cond, $4,700. 334-8912 lv msg 4' X 8' utility trailer, 2" hitch receiver, small heavy duty trailer, $250 obo. 660-4646 SNOWBEAR UTILITY trailer, 4' x 8' deck, 2,090 lb axle, weighs 450 lbs, $1,150 obo.

660-4646 SWS TRAILER, 2 axles, 7000lbs, enclosed cargo mate, 20ʼlx81/2ʼwx7ʼh, barn doors, $10,895. 332-6116

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 THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713 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 FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Fa study Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Wood Street School from 6 p.m. No charge. For an introduction to the practice call 633-6157 YUKON WHOLISTIC Health Network Annual General Meeting, 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 5, Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome! 667-6030 for more info

Rebekah Sharon Rose June 27, 1985 - March 4, 2004

It’s been ten years, but just as loved now as you were then.

‘Til we meet again.

Love Dad and the boys.

Garry Kimpinski Feb 22, 1940 – Feb 25, 2014

Born in Minnedosa, Manitoba, passed peacefully away surrounded by loved ones in Whitehorse General Hospital on February 25th, 2014 “Pin”, as he was affectionately known, moved to Faro in 1970 and worked at Cyrus Anvil for many years. In 1986 he became the Airport Communicator for the Town of Faro. In 1995 he moved to Watson Lake where he managed the Watson Lake Airport until his retirement in 2004 then returned to Faro in 2006.

Known for his great sense of humour, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends who will fondly remember his quick wit and the gleam in his eye. Amongst his interests he was an avid hockey player and fan, enjoyed fishing, golfing and was always up for a good game of cards.

He leaves behind memories to be cherished by his loving partner of 18 years, Sylvia Richardson and her daughter Carol, his three sons Terry, Todd, and Garry Jr., and stepdaughters Linda and Dianne. He will be fondly remembered in a big circle of friends, by many Faroites and Legion

members to which he held a strong allegiance.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the many friends who brought him joy and supported him through his lifetime and in his final days. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Kanachowski, Dr. Bamford, Dr. Skinner along with all the nurses of Faro Health Center and Whitehorse General Hospital.

In respect of his final wishes no service will be held. A family gathering will take place this spring in Faro to commemorate his final resting place. Memorial contributions may be made by donating to the Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca

“Pin” with his buddy “Rufus”

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 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 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 LEARN ENGLISH free! Classes every Friday at 7.00pm. Call 335-5443 for info

JAZZ ON the Wing with Diana Panton & Canadian Jazz Masters. Sun, Mar 9, 7:30 pm cabaret. Arts Centre. Tix yukontickets.com.

YAC Box Office, Arts Underground or door AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Action Circle.

Letter writing to protect and promote human rights worldwide, Tuesday, March 25, Whitehorse United Church (upstairs) 7:00pm-9:00pm. www.amnesty.ca Call 667-2389 CRESTVIEW CROSS-COUNTRY ski group meets Sundays at 12:00 noon at 222 Squanga Ave to ski Pine Forest Loop, 2-3 hours, free

YUKON GUILD of Needlearts Meet Thurs.

Mar 13th 7:00pm, Whse. Public Library.

Bring or meet a friend, start or finish a project, preserving the art of hand embroidery.

Info 633-4026 HAMLET OF Mt Lorne LAC monthly meeting, Tuesday March 11th LMCC 7:00pm, all welcome

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

TAGISH MUSIC Jam, March 8th, 2:00pm, Tagish Community Centre. Patrick Brown of Tagish will host this month's jam. Musicians and non-musicians wanted! Everyone welcome to jam or listen. Free.

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

TAGISH COMMUNITY Centre, Vanier Jazz Combo Performance, March 5th, 1:00pm. 8 members of grade 9-11 students performing a variety of styles of jazz music, lots of improvisation and fun

FREE WIGS, hats and head coverings for people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. For more information email: yukonsupport@hotmail.com YUKON CONSERVATION Society AGM, Wednesday March 19, 2014 at 5:30pm. 302 Hawkins St. 668-5678 for more info 12TH ANNUAL Disability Expo, March 12, 2014, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center JAZZ IN the Hall featuring the Jazz Kids.

Thurs, Mar 6, 7:00pm cabaret, Old Fire Hall.

Tix $5 at the door

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

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

HABITAT FOR Humanity Yukon will be holding its AGM March 29, 2014, at the Whitehorse Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome!

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 HISTORICAL A R M S Collectors.

Guns-Knives-Militaria. 42nd Antiques Show & Sale. Sat. March 8, 9am-5pm. Sun March 9, 9am-3pm. Heritage Park, 44140 Luckackuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 off Hwy 1) Buy-Sell-Trade. For info or table rentals Gord 604-747-4704 Al 604-941-8489. See our website www.HACSbc.ca.

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 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com

Commercial & Residential

Snow Removal (867) 336-3570

Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding

AL-ANON MEETINGS

DOCUMENTARY FILM Yukon Parle Français, March 5, Old Fire Hall, 7:30 pm.

This tells the story of Francophones who fell in love with Yukon and decided to settle. In French, free YK-AK COFFEE House, Sat. Apr. 19, 2014.

Open Stage By Invitation, bring potluck 4:30PM, help set-up 5:30PM, 7:00PM show! $5 United Church Bsmt, 6th+Main, 633-4255

NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106

60 Below Snow Management

F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting, 6:30 pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the fine dining room at the school. Everyone welcome

JACK HULLAND School Council, regular Council meeting, March 5, 2014, 7:00pm, School Library. Everyone is welcome

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

Services

THE HOURS That Remain, by Keith Barker, inspired by The Highway of Tears, directed

by David Storch, March 5-8, YAC, 393-2676, www.gwaandaktheatre.com

INTERESTED IN a Yukon car club with shows, cruise nights, road track, drag strip?

Meeting Wed March 5 6:30pm, #7 Chadburn Cres. Kulan industrial (Quantum Machine) More info : klondikecruisers@gmail.com

Journeyman Plumber Available for residential and commercial repair, service and installation Prompt, professional, and guaranteed workmanship $50/hour until May 1st Call 335-6982

FRI, MAR 7, 5-8, Sat, Mar 8, 10-4 JustUs viewin, arts-based activist approach to early child care inequity in YT, Old Fire Hall, inspired by info collected anonymously from early childhood community

"YUKONERS CONCERNED" will present a 45 min science-based power point presentation on the consequences of fracking at the Carmacks Recreation Centre (upstairs) Thursday Mar. 6 at 7:00pm

EVEREST NIGHT, dinner and slideshows of Himalayas, April 10, United Church basement 6:00pm, tickets for sale March 10 at Well-Read Books, Fundraising Event for Hands of Hope, www.hands-of-hope.ca 668-7082

PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368

WHITEHORSE: AN illustrated history. Slide Show & Talk with authors Monday, March 10, 7:00pm, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, Multipurpose room, free! KDCC & Yukon Public Libraries

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

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

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988

contact 667-7142

Has your life been affected by someone’s drinking ???

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

CLOSED DEC. 25TH FOR CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY

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

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SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865

DRUG PROBLEM?

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

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Anonymous MEETINGS:

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health Centre

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

Library Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Carmacks Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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Thursday - 8:00 p.m.

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

Health Centre Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Community Support Centre 1233 2nd Ave.

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre Haines Junction Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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

Health Centre Old Crow Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

Tagish Y.T. Monday 7:30pm Lightwalkers Group Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach Telegraph Creek B.C. Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

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

Health Centre Watson Lake Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

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LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 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!

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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

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

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

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

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If you need extra hands to vacuum, bake cookies or peel potatoes, call 668-6835 Over 10 years experience

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

ELEMENTAL FARM Eat organic, fresh & local this summer!

15-week veggie box program (CSA) Free-range chickens & turkeys Must pre-order by April 1st Email elementalfarm@riseup.net for more information Recreational Powersports and Marine (RPM) Repairs Service, repair and installations for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, chainsaws, marine and more Qualified and experienced mechanic Great rates 335-4181

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Lost & Found FOUND AT the start of the Dawson trail, small axe, identify to claim. Ryan 334-7664 LOST: TWO gold rings, Monday, February 14. Reward offered, sentimental value. Call 456-7428

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Sports Equipment WANTED: MEN'S hockey helmet. 336-2108 WANTED: ELECTRIC bike. 393-1953 JIFFY 30 cc ice auger, two holes drilled, $350 obo. 633-6502

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Business Opportunities

Livestock

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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

PUBLIC TENDER SHAKWAK HIGHWAY PROJECT SPOT IMPROVEMENTS KM 1832.2 TO KM 1840.1 HIGHWAY RESTORATION KM 1840.1 TO KM 1854.5 & KM 1856.6 TO KM 1868.3 ALASKA HIGHWAY #1, YUKON 2014-2015

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WANTED MOTIVATED ENTREPRENEURS. Learn the water business where you live from a Pro with over 30 years experience in Edmonton. Teach you all the business, unlimited leads to tax deductible equipment. Call 780-421-7776; www.homewatersystems.ca

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

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Project Description: Project includes approximately 26 km of highway restoration including loading, hauling and placing of granular materials, culvert replacements, ditching, supply and application of calcium chloride and various other works Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 15, 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 Stanley at (867) 633-7901.

Funding for this project is provided by the United States Government as part of the Shakwak Project Agreement 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

Project Description: Provide custodial services, cleaning supplies and equipment at 501 Taylor St, 205 Rogers St, White Pass Building, and Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre,in Whitehorse, Yukon, as per specifications, standards, and task schedules.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 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 Ross Lindley at (867) 667-3175.

Mandatory Site Visit on March 11, 2014, meeting at 501 Taylor Street at 10:00 a.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

Highways and Public Works

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MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR 501 TAYLOR ST, 205 ROGERS ST, WHITE PASS BUILDING, AND WHITEHORSE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

“YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION” WEDNESDAY * FRIDAY

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 ONE-PIECE BOYʼS snowsuit, size 3T, Molehill brand, pretty new, $60. 393-2630 2-SEATER BIKE trailer, CCM, pretty new, $300. 393-2630

Childcare ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2014 Day/Night/Weekend Spots available Call 668-3448

Furniture OFFICE CHAIR, brown, adjustable arms, back & seat, $100. 667-7107 BLACK ENTERTAINMENT centre, $40.

393-2630 FREE - kingsize box spring. 667-6616 KINGSIZE WOODEN bed frame in good cond, $20. 633-2837

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Milean Popp, ALSO KNOWN AS Miles Popp, who died on February 10, 2014.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday April 4, 2014 with: Timothy J. Popp, Executor Box 563, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0

SINGLE BED, cherry wood head & foot board, with nearly new foam top mattress, $250. 668-4575 SMALL BLACK desk/table, no drawers, great as a computer desk or extra table, $40.

334-2788 CHAIR WITH wooden arm rests, suitable as dining room chair or for desk, fabric seat, metal legs, $25. 334-2788 FREE: TEMPUR-PEDIC queen size box spring 633-6787 COMPLETE QUEEN-SIZE bedroom set, bed frame, head/foot board, mattress, box spring, dresser mirror, high boy dresser, 2 side tables, all solid wood, exc cond, 335-5388 ANTIQUE LIGHT oak hutch, newly refinished, new glass doors on upper half, 6ʼ wide, will sell top separately for $200 or entire unit for $1,200 obo. 633-6244 COUCH & chair, brown w/wood trim, $300.

667-7107 BEDROOM 667-7107

HUTCH & end table, $75.

PublIC TENdER ROSS RIVER WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 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 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

and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

PUbLIC TENDER

Community Services

REqUEST fOR PROPOSAL

2 BEIGE wingback recliners, stylish/cozy, $300 obo; never-used microstereo system $50 obo. Pick up only. Granger. 335-9693 or e-mail: lodgician@gmail.com

Personals 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 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

pubLIC TENDER MAINTENANCE OF THE ROSS RIVER SOLID WASTE FACILITY 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

Community Services

PUBLIC TENDER DAWSON AIRPORT CBSA EXPANSION DAWSON AIRPORT - BLDG. #2544 DAWSON CITY, YUKON 2014

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 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 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

Project Description: Technical services including engineering and policy advice to the Oil and Gas Resources branch for 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 25, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Kyle Rolling at 867-667-3565.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

Energy, Mines and Resources

Highways and Public Works

OIL AND GAS TECHNICAL AND POLICY CONSULTANT

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

Puzzle Page Answer Guide

Sudoku:

Good Night!

Wind up your day with everything you need.

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Kakuro:

PUBLIC TENdER EXTERIOR RETROFIT UNIT 870600 - 5 PLEX 356-354 CAMPBELL STREET FARO, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 26, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Crossword:

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.

Site Visit: March 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Joint tender closing with Faro The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

Project Description: Supply and installation of modular building.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is March 14, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Mike Otto at (867) 667-3004.

Site visit March 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PURCHASE WHEELED SKID STEER LOADER AND ATTACHMENTS

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Word Scramble A: Pluvial B: Caveat C: Hoodwink

Public Meeting

Fox lake local Area Plan Energy, Mines and Resources Land Planning Branch, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are holding a public meeting on the Fox Lake local area planning process.

The meeting provides an opportunity for area residents, First Nation citizens, and the general public to meet the planning steering committee and consultant who will be assisting with the development of the plan; and to provide input into the next steps of the project which will include the collection of information and identification of land use issues.

Where: Hootalinqua Fire Hall When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 For more information, please visit: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/fox_lake_local_area_plan.html or contact: energy, Mines and Resources land Planning branch tomoko Hagio (867) 667-3179, or Toll free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3179 Tomoko.hagio@gov.yk.ca ta’an Kwach’än council natalie leclerc • (867) 668-3613 ext. 285 NLeclerc@taan.ca Kwanlin Dün First nation John Meikle • (867) 633-7859 • jmeikle@kwanlindun.com

03.05.2014

HAY FOR SALE Square bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale.

633-4496

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ºOffer available to all qualified retail customers who lease a new 2014 Versa Note/Versa Sedan/ Sentra/Altima Sedan, on approved credit, from a participating Nissan retailer in Canada between March 1st and March 31st, 2014. This program is applicable to Nissan Finance special or standard lease rates. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Customer can choose between two (2) options: four (4) semi-monthly payment waiver or NF cash support. The 4 semi-monthly payments waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support; only one option can be selected. Payment Waiver: First four (4) semi-monthly monthly lease payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $500 per month (inclusive of taxes) per month. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $500 per month (inclusive of taxes). After two (2) months, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. NF Cash Support: $500/$500/$500/$750 NF cash support is applicable to the lease of any new 2014 Versa Note/Versa Sedan/Sentra/Altima Sedan models and will be deducted from the negotiated selling/lease price before taxes and can be combined with special lease or finance rates. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. 0%/0%/3.9% lease APR for a 39/39/60 month term equals 78/78/120 semi-monthly payments of $69/$79/$138 with $0/$0/$1,850 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,356/$6,156/$18,289. $950/$950 NF Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Finance. $200/$400 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission.

This offer is only available on lease offers of an 39 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. s Models shown $20,585/$21,565/$34,728 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/Sentra 1.8 SR (C4SG14 AA00), CVT/Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. ≠sFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,630), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between March 1 – 31st, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car/Compact Utility Vehicle segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. †Global Automakers of Canada Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. *All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. Not responsible for errors in data on third party websites. 12/17/2013. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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