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ukon MP Ryan Leef has introduced a private member’s bill that would allow the courts to consider a person’s fetal alcohol spectrum disorder when sentencing them for a crime.

If it becomes law, Bill C-583 would amend the Canadian criminal code to include a definition of FASD. It would also give judges the ability to order assessments of people who may suffer from the disorder.

“If, in the court’s opinion, the condition was relevant or contributed to the commission of the offence,” FASD will be considered as a mitigating factor when it comes time for sentencing, the draft amendment says.

Leef, who introduced the bill in the House of Commons on Monday, said it was created in part because of his personal experience as a correctional superintendent and police officer.

“Now as a member of Parliament I have an opportunity to create a piece of legislation. I reflected back on my personal and professional experience and knew that this was an avenue that required serious attention and serious discussion,” he said.

FASD is a permanent brain injury caused when a mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy.

It can cause people to have impaired judgment, an inability to control their behaviour and an impaired ability to understand the consequences of their actions.

Leef says judges in Canada have been asking for this kind of clear direction in the law.

“When you look at the case-specific examples, you’re really not seeing a great manifestation across the country in mitigation being applied to people with FASD. It’s really not the court’s experience.”

Some studies suggest 60 per cent of people with FASD older than 12 have been charged with or convicted of a crime.

Leef acknowledged that additional costs would need to be covered by the provinces and territories, in order to pay for the assessments.

He said any assessment would only have to be done once.

“On the initial instance there might be an uptake of orders coming in.

But it’s not something that we have to repeat because we know FASD is not

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Yukon MP Ryan Leef presented his private member’s bill on Monday, seeking to recognize fetal alcohol spectrum disorder as a mititgating factor when someone is sentenced in court.

curable. So once someone has been determined to have FASD there really isn’t a need in a subsequent case for another order to be directed by the court.”

Canadians are willing to accept a reasonable cost associated with doing the right thing for other people, said Leef.

“Particularly for the most vulnerable. It would be hard to argue that when one in 100 Canadians are born with FASD, which is an alarming rate, and nearly 60 per cent of those will have some conflict with the law, that there’s something we need to be doing to reflect that.”

Faisal Bhabha, a professor with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, said the bill “takes a very progressive approach to considering a person’s disability and so from a human rights perspective it is a very positive approach.”

Bhabha, who focuses on human rights and the constitution, said some concerns could be raised over the part of the bill that dictates when an assessment can be ordered.

If necessary, a judge could order the person be held in custody while the assessment is done, according to the current draft.

“There’s a very vocal patients’ rights movement in Canada, psychiatric patients’ rights, who argue very strongly against any sort of laws that

give anybody the power to detain people who suffer from psychiatric illness against their will or to subject them to medical treatment or testing,” Bhabha said.

In response to the concerns, Leef’s office said that section of the bill is identical to other laws in Canada.

“Ultimately, the discretion is in the hands of the court and each side will have opportunity to make submissions to the court on a remand motion. You will note that the section reads ‘may,’ not ‘shall,’ and it would be incumbent upon the court to be satisfied on evidence that the custody is necessary.”

The bill has been reviewed during each of its drafting phases by the legislative drafters and research lawyers in the House of Commons, according to Leef’s office.

The bill still needs to go through reviews and debates before it becomes law.

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Yukon may pay for Dome Road reroute Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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he end of the Slinky placer mine saga may be in sight.

The Yukon government, the City of Dawson and Darrell Carey – who owns the Slinky claims – are close to a deal that would see the territory pay to have a section of the Dome Road rerouted.

Carey owns the rights to mine under that section of road. Under the tentative agreement, he would have three years to mine the area once the road has been moved and then give up his claims, said Bryony McIntyre, manager of mineral planning and development with Energy, Mines and Resources.

Carey staked the claims in 1998 and 1999, before Dawson’s municipal boundary was extended to include the Dome area.

Since then, his efforts to pull placer gold from the ground have put him in conflict with the town of Dawson and Dome Road residents.

The claims are adjacent to, and in some cases overlap, properties in a 74-lot subdivision. Local residents have complained that the mine operations are disruptive and pose a threat to their safety and property values.

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Dawson City from the top of the Midnight Dome. The Yukon Government is negotiating to reroute part of the Dome road so a local miner can access mineral claims in the area.

that Carey’s placer mining licence not be renewed because of those potential adverse effects. But Energy, Mines and Resources went against that recommendation and renewed the mining permits anyhow.

In 2012 Yukon Supreme Court found that Carey owed the city more than $28,000 for clearing

trees and excavating gravel too close to the road, in breach of his mining permit.

The town had argued that the work was not only in breach of the licence, but made the road unsafe for motorists.

Carey’s excavations “pose significant hazards to, and unreasonably interfere with, the

integrity of the Dome Road,” said the statement of claim.

The Yukon government wants to see a speedy resolution to the Slinky mine conflict because it has plans to develop a subdivision on that same parcel of land, said McIntyre.

“Really that is the end goal, is that we get some lots made

available for the city of Dawson residents.”

But as long as Carey maintains rights to his claims, the subdivision can’t be developed.

And Carey could sit on those claims indefinitely, so long as they are kept in good standing, until such a time as the value of the gold underneath the road justifies the expense of paying to have it rerouted.

So the Yukon government has stepped in to pay for the Dome Road to be moved itself. In exchange, Carey must agree to mine in a specified timeframe and then extinguish his rights to the area.

“Get in, get out, and that’s it: the land’s freed up,” said McIntyre.

Another benefit of the project will be to improve safety on that stretch of road, especially at the corner where the Dome Road meets the Mary McLeod Road, she said.

The government has estimates for how much the project will cost, but is not releasing them at this time because the agreement has not yet been signed off by the three parties, said McIntyre.

After it is finalized, there will be a public meeting in Dawson to discuss the specifics, she said.

The City of Dawson and Darrell Carey could not be reached for comment by press time.

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

Utilities board mulls LNG plan Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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ukon Energy is in front of the Yukon Utilities Board this week making the case for its plan to replace aging diesel generators in Whitehorse with ones that burn natural gas.

Seventeen community members signed up to speak Monday night at a public session. All opposed the project, expressing concerns about climate change, the environment, safety, and cost.

“I ask you to oppose the construction of a new (liquefied natural gas) facility,” said Yukoner Mary Amerongen. “It does not make sense economically, but, much worse, tying the Yukon further into using fossil fuels does not at all make sense for living beings here or anywhere.”

Yukon Energy says the project will save Yukoners money on their electricity bills compared with replacing the generators with new ones that burn diesel.

Natural gas also releases fewer greenhouse gases than diesel when burned. However, the total carbon footprint of natural gas could be much worse than diesel if significant amounts of gas are allowed to escape through the production, transportation and storage of the fuel. Those fugitive emissions are difficult to track and currently unregulated in Canada.

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Yukon Energy operator Jim Power checks one of the seven generators at the Whitehorse Diesel Plant. The company is planning to replace the aging engines with liquified natural gas generators.

Many Yukoners are also concerned about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, an unconventional process used to extract a growing percentage of North America’s natural gas.

Yukon Energy had promised a frack-free source of natural gas for its Whitehorse generators, but had to change its plans.

Shell Canada recently aban-

doned its plans to build an LNG plant at its Jumping Pound facility in Alberta, which is where Yukon Energy had planned to source its gas.

Now Yukon Energy plans to buy gas from FortisBC’s LNG plant in Delta, B.C. It is the same source that Northwest Territories Power Corporation currently uses to ship natural gas up the Demp-

ster Highway to its LNG facility in Inuvik.

That plant gets its gas from a variety of sources, and it’s impossible to tell how much has been produced through fracking. More than half of B.C.’s natural gas now comes from unconventional sources.

“Yukoners are concerned about where the proposed gas will come

from, and this government can no longer guarantee a frack-free source of gas,” said NDP MLA Kate White in the legislature Monday. “Some Yukoners were nearly ready to give their support to the construction of the proposed LNG plant because of that promise of frack-free gas.

This government was attempting to gain social licence for this facility by committing to a frack-free source of gas. That social licence is now gone.”

Energy Minister Scott Kent responded that the new source of gas will not affect the economics of the LNG project in a significant way. He also said that there are processes for those Yukoners with concerns about the project to express them.

The Yukon Utilities Board hearing continues at the Whitehorse Westmark hotel this week, although the opportunity for public comment has passed. Transcripts and documents related to the hearing are available at the board’s website.

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board is also in the process of assessing the project.

It released a draft screening report last month, and will accept comments on the proposed recommendations through April 22.

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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what witness we can call – we don’t have a clue about anything.”

Leibel said he would be reachhe coroner in charge of an ing out to the family in the next few upcoming inquest says he is days. now in a position to speak He said it’s important to speak with the concerned families. with the family and “cover off what Norm Leibel says he officially are their concerns, what are their issigned paperwork this week that sues, what is it they want to see come makes him a Yukon coroner. out of the inquest.

“While my appointment had “The last thing I want to have gone through the legislation folks re- happen is that at the end of an cently, I only signed the documents inquest the family or some other here this morning,” he said Monday interested party coming forward afternoon. saying we didn’t ask the relevant “Until I signed those documents I questions,” he said. wasn’t a coroner for the Yukon. That Scheunert, 47, died June 21, 2012 had to be done before I could act in and Johnny, 60, died on Aug. 9, 2012. any sort of capacity as a coroner.”

Leibel, a retired B.C. coroner, Liebel was responding to conwas appointed earlier this month by cerns raised by the family of Teresa the territory’s chief coroner, Kirsten Scheunert, one of two women who Macdonald, to preside over the died after receiving care at the Wat- inquest. son Lake Hospital.

As head of the inquest, Leibel said An inquest into Scheunert’s death he will be looking at the evidence, and the death of Mary Johnny is deciding what else needs to be colscheduled to last for two weeks in lected and developing a witness list. early June.

He said he understands the famScheunert’s family spoke publicly ily’s frustration. earlier this week, saying they felt in “One of the important issues is the dark when it came to how they for me to understand that the family were going to represent their family is anxiously awaiting the start and at the inquest. that’s not an easy thing to do. It’s “We know absolutely nothing. been an awfully long time since the There’s plenty of questions we have, deaths occurred and we’re finally even just down to whether we need going to be getting to inquest come to be down there for the full two June. So that’s an awfully long time weeks; it’s a huge financial burden and I understand that.” for us to be there,” Scheunert’s The coroner said he will be lookdaughter Crystal Thomas told the ing at all the evidence Macdonald News. “Or if we can call witnesses, collected during her original invesNews Reporter

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“Then we’d end up with a country erty must be a minimum of two hectares in size, according to the order in residential subdivision rather than a rural residential subdivision.” council signed last month.

It was a group of residents from A 2013 survey found that more the Robinson subdivision who oriMount Lorne residents support onetime only subdivision and minimum ginally petitioned the government for the ability to subdivide, said Percival. lot sizes of three hectares.

“People could see how crazy The community is happy to have the prices were for properties and gotten at least most of what they wanted, said Peter Percival, chair of thought that maybe this was a good the hamlet’s local advisory council. opportunity to be able to cash in on “The majority of us are happy that that.” it’s a one-time only subdivision, so But others were concerned that the impacts on the community will densification in the area would affect be not as intense as they would be if the rural character of the neighbourit had been multiple subdivisions.” hood.

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tigation. But he insists that doesn’t mean the inquest will come to the same conclusions.

“One thing I want to make clear is that the investigations she conducted and the reports that she issued will not form part of my inquest in so far as determining what are the details,” he said.

“When the inquest starts it will be the responsibility of myself as the presiding coroner and the jury to make all of the findings.”

After Scheunert’s death, Macdonald’s initial report ruled the registered nurse died of mixed drug toxicity.

That was contradicted by a later patient safety review, ordered by the hospital corporation, which said it was an irregular heartbeat that killed her.

Johnny died of a bowel obstruction after being originally diagnosed as having alcohol withdrawal.

The inquest itself was originally scheduled for March but was pushed back to give everyone more time. At the time, Macdonald said lawyers for the hospital corporation and the two doctors involved have applied for standing at the inquest. This means, like the families, they would have access to any documents and the ability to ask questions during the inquest.

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Legal aid budget still up in the air Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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Yukon Justice Minister Mike Nixon says his department is still working on getting Yukon’s legal aid more funding.

to justice for Yukoners and they’re ones that we take seriously. So if the department, legal aid society and management board require additional time to bring forward a comprehensive analysis for gov-

ernment to make a decision, I’m happy with that.” .

Nixon said an announcement is expected in the near future.

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he Department of Justice has given Yukon legal aid another $235,000 to cover the bills for the last fiscal year.

But there is still no news on whether the organization, which provides services for people who can’t afford a lawyer, will see any increase in its core funding for this coming fiscal year, which began April 1.

Earlier this week, Justice Minister Mike Nixon announced his department would be giving the Yukon Legal Services Society the lump sum of “one-time” funding.

It is the second lump sum given to the organization in the last five months.

A total of $435,000 in additional cash was given to the society this fiscal year. On top of this most recent money, the society received $200,000 last October.

At that time, some services had been suspended over budget concerns.

Nixon estimates legal aid will go into the new year with a surplus as a result of this latest funding.

“They’re in pretty good shape right now,” he said on Monday.

“Tomorrow is April 1, a new day for the new fiscal year, and there will be cash flowing to the society tomorrow.”

Legal aid’s budget is a combination of federal and territorial money.

Under the current budget, $864,000 of legal aid’s $1.639 million in core funding comes from the federal government.

But lawyers with legal aid have been lobbying the government for more core funding.

They say it is difficult to plan a year’s budget when they are dependant on top-ups every year.

Legal aid was provided with an extra $180,000 in the 2010-11 year to cover high-cost cases before the courts. A year later the government gave another $235,000 in one-time funding to cover more cases.

Last October, Nixon ordered his department to review legal aid’s budgetary needs.

He says no formal decision has been made yet as to whether there will be an increase in core funding.

In the budget made public this month, legal aid’s funding stayed nearly the same as the year before.

A revised budget for legal aid is still making its way through the appropriate channels, said Nixon.

“The analysis between the Department of Justice and the legal aid society was done in early January,” he said.

“Then the Department of Justice needs to sit down and go over that analysis with the Management Board Secretariat before bringing the final options to the management board for a decision to be made.”

Nixon said the process takes time.

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Boating groups seek space on Schwatka Lake Eva Holland News Reporter

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epresentatives from two Yukon water sports groups presented their vision of a recreation hub on Schwatka Lake to Whitehorse’s city council on Monday night.

Daniel Girouard of the Yukon Canoe Kayak Club and Shannon Jones of the Yukon Breeze Sailing Society spoke to council about the possibility of setting up a permanent home, for their groups and others, on the shore of Schwatka.

In the short term, they are seeking permission to store boats and other gear in sea-cans near the lake, and are also asking for access to a boat dock or ramp, bathroom facilities, shelter of some sort, and a parking area.

In the longer term, they envision a year-round permanent facility for a variety of recreational groups, including office space, change rooms, and a multi-purpose room – think Mount McIntyre for water sports. They told council that in addition to their own groups they already have support for the project from the Yukon River Marathon Paddling Association, Yukon Wind Sport, and local businesses Equinox Adventures, Yukan Canoe, and Up North Adventures.

Girouard told council that the groups would like to locate their base on the southwest side of Schwatka, just south of the floatplane docks at the point where

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The Yukon Breeze Sailing Society is less well known.

The group was incorporated as a non-profit in 2011, and for the past several summers it has imported instructors and boats from British Columbia to offer sailing camps for Yukon youth. The goal, said Jones, is to build the society’s presence and its capacity to offer courses taught by Yukoners. The group plans to purchase its own boats, certify and hire local instructors, and offer an expanded selection of courses and camps in 2014.

The society has secured funding for its boat purchases and expanded programming, but is in serious need of storage facilities and a staging area, Jones said.

The request from the two groups is complicated by the Mike Thomas/Yukon News Local watersports groups are pushing the city to create a recreational hub at Schwatka Lake. fact that the land in question is in the midst of a possible re-zoning process. The area Miles Canyon Road curves of the lake, the ideal location ism. currently belongs to the terriuphill and away from the for setting up lanes for racThe Yukon Canoe Kayak tory, but the city is seeking to lake. There’s an existing ing would be in a sheltered Club has more than 200 acquire and develop it. There parking pullout and a stretch bay on the southeast side. So members, and Girouard are also existing private docks of empty government land after paddling out from their pointed out that the group in the area whose permits are there. It’s also more accessible ramp, boaters would be out represents only a fraction reissued by the city each year. than the existing boat ramp of the planes’ way. of the Yukon’s paddlers – so Girouard and Jones told on the southeast side of the He also suggested that demand for a Schwatka facillake, which requires a longer most powerboaters use the ity, he argued, would be high. council that their 2014 programming would still go drive down Chadburn Lake existing southeast boat ramp The group is particularly ahead without the new space, Road. and head upriver towards keen to improve its sprint Councillor Kirk Cameron Marsh Lake from there – they paddling courses and compe- just in a reduced capacity.

They need an answer by early asked both presenters how don’t spend their time on titions. Sprint canoeing and June in order to plan for the they planned to deal with the Schwatka itself. Jones added kayaking are both Olympic summer. competing traffic on Schwat- that the floatplane companies sports, and last summer the “I think Schwatka Lake is ka Lake – floatplanes, power- are already in support of the YCKC sent two Yukon padboats and other users. Girproject, because they expect dlers to compete at the sum- a wonderful asset to the city,” ouard explained that while that a permanent city presmer Canada Games. The goal Girouard told council. “We the groups would access the ence near their docks would is to send 12 Yukoners to the should be able to access it for water from the southwest side reduce incidences of vandal- next Canada Games in 2017. recreational purposes.” revised collective agreements with municipal employees. The agreements with Public Service Alliance of Canada locals Y022 and Y023 had expired on August 31, 2013, prompting a

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The new agreements will be in effect until August 31, 2017.

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Monday’s city council meeting opened with something different: before digging into committee reports and voting, council heard readings from three different Yukon poets.

The literary interlude was part of the Mayor’s City Poetry Challenge, a cross-Canada effort to encourage municipal governments to honour the poets in their communities.

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Whitehorse is one of more than 30 cities, including nine provincial and territorial capitals, to get involved.

First Nations poet Stephen Reid, also known as Khasha, read his poem, “We will be children.” Whitehorse-based Michael Reynolds read a poem called “Kite flying, Varanasi,” and Joanna Lilley read “This is the house,” an environmental poem.

Mayor Curtis called the readings “three great examples of why Whitehorse is great.”

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COMMENTARY More like the Unfair Elections Act Linda Leon

violations (all the fines proposed in Bill C-23 should be 10 times higher).”

Open letter to MP Ryan Leef: There is a far too brief 30-day n your recent letter to the Yukon News, you said, “the Fair time limit to reporting electoral crimes. Companies conducting Elections Act will ensure citizens robo-calls are not required to are in charge of democracy.” provide call lists or scripts to While Bill C-23 imposes punishments to those who are caught the CRTC. Political parties are not required to provide lists of committing electoral crime, you individuals with access to the are incorrect to state that it will voter databases. This last part empower the commissioner of would have made the discovery Elections Canada. and prosecution of Pierre Poutine The commissioner may no longer compel witnesses to testify. possible.

To say that there were numerThe commissioner will be anous cases of voter fraud using the swerable to the attorney general, which unlike Elections Canada is vouching system in the last election is untrue. While there were not an arms-length institution.

The act enforces secrecy about irregularities, Harry Neufield, investigations undertaken by both who in 2011 reviewed electoral law and rule compliance, has the commissioner and the direcnot found a single case of voter tor of public prosecution. These cases will be exempt from access- fraud. Neufield recommended a tightening up of regulations, to-information requirements. not voter suppression. The chief This part of the act is called electoral officer said that 120,000 “Independent Commissioner of voters used the vouching system Canada Elections: Freer Hand.” in the last election.

“Freer Hand” for whom?

The voter information card You said that the act will “respect the results of democratic (VIC) used by 73 per cent of seniors and care home residences elections by ensuring no one in the last election will no longer individual can reverse the decision of thousands of voters before be applicable. Many First Nations judicial recourses are exhausted.” people, rural people, the newly When has a fair election ever been moved, those working away from home, students and homeless over turned in Canada? Who is people also use VICs. the “one individual” conservaWhere is the substitute for tives are so worried about? Is it a whistle blower, a victim of Pierre these two systems of voter identification that will make it Poutine or the commissioner, possible for these people to vote?

Marc Mayrand?

According to Neufield, hundreds The Conservative Party has of thousands of people will be been conducting a slander campaign against Mayrand since disenfranchised under the Unfair the in-and-out Elections Canada Elections Act. Section 44 of the bill states, “In shenanigans were first exposed. I must remind you that Conserva- addition, the party whose candidate received the most votes in tive MP Peter Penashue comthe previous election will be able mitted a crime through electoral expense fiddling. The subsequent to make recommendations to the re-election in Labrador was com- returning officer for individuals to occupy the position of cenpletely appropriate. tral poll supervisor.” Essentially, And where exactly are the “sharper teeth” you talked about? political parties will get to choose who supervises the polls rather Democracy Watch believes that than Elections Canada. How can Bill C-23 failed “to increase the amount of all proposed fines to a that be right?

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Non-Canadians may spend up to $500 on political donations before they have to register as residents.

Annual donation limits have been raised to $1,500 per year, from $1,200. Candidates own campaign donation limits increased to $5,000, from $1,200.

The so-called “small donations” is in fact an increase that will allow the wealthy to buy elections.

Six academics, endorsed by 160 Canadian scholars, wrote a damning essay on the Unfair Elections Act. “While we agree that our electoral system needs some reforms, this bill contains proposals that would seriously damage the fairness and transparency of federal elections and diminish Canadians’ political participation,” the essay states. Nineteen International scholars writing an open letter in the Globe and Mail said, “We believe that this act would prove (to) be deeply damaging for electoral integrity within Canada, as well as providing an example which, if emulated elsewhere, may potentially harm international standards of electoral rights.”

To say this bill will “ensure citizens are in charge of democracy” is beyond misleading. It is an insult to our intelligence.

Linda Leon is a Whitehorse freelance writer.

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by Graham Lang

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irst dear reader, I must apologize. This article, unfortunately, has nothing do with cool treats and everything to do with the issue of abandoned and vacant properties in the city.

The City of Whitehorse has an issue with vacant land and derelict buildings downtown. Walking down Second Avenue from Robert Service Way one passes, in order, a shuttered mechanic’s garage that is home to numerous vehicles and oil drums, a large empty lot that used to be an Esso gas station and a vacant building which used to be the Dairy Queen (which is sorely missed).

This walk will take you five minutes, and these buildings and lots have been this way for years.

And this is just one small portion of one street.

Council should put the issue of abandoned and vacant lots on its radar and investigate the tools available to encourage development.

There are at least two options available to the city to deal with vacant/low-use buildings and property. The first is a vacant-

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building bylaw applying standards and penalties to abandoned buildings. The second option is a restructuring of the property tax system to encourage development of vacant or low-use properties.

The first option was pioneered in Canada by the City of Winnipeg, which enacted its Vacant Buildings By-Law in 2010. The bylaw sets minimum standards of maintenance for abandoned buildings and applies a yearly penalty to owners of such property. The penalties are designed to encourage individuals to develop or sell the property. Toronto and Hamilton have since followed suit and adopted similar bylaws.

I am not especially inclined to this option as it requires the creation of an entire enforcement mechanism and opens up disputes as to whether a building is abandoned or not. Further, it doesn’t deal with the issue of vacant or low-use properties, such as the vacant Esso property.

So I think we would be better off pursuing the second option, the restructuring of our commercial property tax system to encourage desired development.

I would like to see the city move to a system where we ignore the buildings when assessing property and instead tax just the land.

The underlying idea is to tax the land’s potential rather than the actual development. Such a land value tax was conceived

by Henry George in 1879 and is intended to encourage the development of lots to their full

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A man walks past an empty lot in downtown Whitehorse on Tuesday evening.

potential.

For illustrative purposes let’s take two side-by-side lots: the office building on the corner of Lambert and Second and the abandoned Dairy Queen building.

Using the current assessment system, which takes the value of the land and replacement cost of the building into account, the office building lot is assessed at $3.5 million, meaning it pays $60,000 in property taxes in a year. The Dairy Queen building, meanwhile, is assessed at $790,000, meaning it pays only $13,000.

Both buildings are side by side in the commercial core of the city and the lots are the exact same size, yet one lot pays one-fifth of the property tax of the other.

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While the Dairy Queen owner has some incentive to develop or sell, that inducement would be much stronger if faced with a similar bill as its neighbour.

Further, the current system of assessing the replacement cost of a building has actually seen the tax bill of the Dairy Queen lot decrease along with the condition of the building. Since 2009 the Dairy Queen building has depreciated in assessed value by $40,000, while the office building next door has increased by $400,000.

Under the current system, letting your building run down results in a lower property tax bill which, again, doesn’t exactly force an owner to think about maintaining or developing derelict or abandoned buildings.

If the Dairy Queen lot instead came with a tax bill commensurate with its location rather than with the derelict building, the increased tax bill would force the owner to think about either developing the property or selling to somebody who would.

A land value tax would also encourage development on the vacant Esso lot, a lot to which a vacant building bylaw would, for obvious reasons, not apply. The Esso lot is assessed at $560,000, meaning it currently pays $9,000 in property tax in a year.

I note that the Esso lot is the size of both the office building and the Dairy Queen building combined, and is literally a stone’s throw from those buildings. The office building and Dairy Queen pay a combined $73,000 in property tax for the same footprint as the $9,000 Esso lot.

Under a land value tax system, the Esso lot would be subject to a tax commensurate with its neighbouring lots to encourage development or sale. Meanwhile, the office building rate would come down and the Dairy Queen and Esso rates would rise. The same property tax would be paid to the city, just by different players.

It is time that council investigate giving itself the tools to encourage the owners of derelict and vacant properties to either develop or sell. Second Avenue will look better for it.

Graham Lang is a Whitehorse lawyer and long-time Yukoner.

up-front to get this remedied. No matter how you look at this, you yet again show your favouritism Open letter to Resources Minister to the utility.

Scott Kent: nurses and down to the support proposed under which a Yukon second was described as general For the complaint on the Spring is upon us and Yukon staff, we were looked after and farmer would need a permit bestatements that did not provide Yukon Electrical office closing for organic farmers are hopeful. We fore he/she could plant GM crops. never once in need of anything. details of actual impacts to cusbill payments, you embrace genlook forward to the new season The new facility was welcomApplying for this permit would tomers. eral statements and comments by and also to at least a partial solu- involve a public debate, where ing and meet all our needs. WatFor the complaint on changethe utility, but discredit any comson Lake is very fortunate to have over of meters, both Yukon tion to the very real danger posed citizens could express concerns by the federal government’s recent about GM crops in their area and such a fine hospital. Thanks also Electrical and we know full well as plainant views. You then brush off goes out to Dr. Said Secerbegovic to the real reason for changing of the real facts that some 10 per cent an official would have to make a approval of genetically modified for being there throughout. When at least the one meter, which was decision on a case-by-case basis. of Yukon Electrical customers pay alfalfa. We would like to comfamilies go through the ordeal of given to you as the objection case. their bills at the downtown office This is far more complicated mend officials in your departa loss of a loved one, nothing is than the outright moratorium and that this utility just applied ment for coming up with what This was because in the billing more important than the support periods just prior to the changethat organic farmers (and many for yet another office workes at may be a way forward. you receive from special people, other Yukoners) have suggested. the expense to ratepayers, all at Through petitions and other over, the person living in this such as those at the hospital.

But it is an open and democratic forums, hundreds of Yukoners residence worked out of town for the same time as they were planThanks so much again. We will several weeks at a time and would ning on this closure. process and we would like to see have expressed concern about never forget it. it in place.

These are not first complaints GM crops in general. GM crops shut everything down except the We know that this is only a filed by our organization nor will all risk spreading into our natural fridge. Therefore, there was a Richard Durocher proposal so far. We urge you to they likely be the last. But what is environments with unknown minimal bill statement for a few Watson Lake move it forward toward acceptconsequences for native plants. months prior. This showed a ma- concerning is that all objections ance and we stand ready to parare dismissed by your board. CerGM crops all have unknown jor discrepancy from the regular We need a electrical tainly there must be an occasional health effects, because long-term, ticipate in fleshing out the detail billing for this household. of this system. consumers’ bill of rights worthy cause! unbiased studies have not been Yukon Electrical assumed a What we need is a clear done. failure of the meter and quickly Brian Lendrum, chair Open letter to the Yukon Utilities GM crops all threaten the changed it, using their explanation Consumer Bill of Rights, which Growers of Organic Food Yukon Board: UCG has been pursuing, on deaf livelihood of organic farmers of normal utility practice for the Since the New Year the Yukon ears, for many years now. Many through contamination of their need to change older meters for Watson Lake hospital staff Utilities Consumers’ Group has organic crops. And GM crops all testing and verification. They were customers cannot understand offer compassionate care submitted two complaints to your never forced by your board to the language or even where to benefit, not the farmer, but the board. One regards the changeseed company who also manufacgive proof of the actual age of the access the terms and conditions of My family and I would like to over of electrical meters without tures the pesticides that the GM meter and the work order demon- service which your board applies take this opportunity to thank the any notice to customers and the crops are intended to work with. strated as the original meter date. as your gospel for decision makWatson Lake Community Hosother involves removal of the The advent of GM alfalfa ing. And the utilities do what they The problem with all of this pital and all the staff for the care downtown office as a bill payment is that when a customer has brings all these threats home to want, when they want. and compassion that you showed option.

Yukon, because alfalfa is a crop significant discrepancies in their through our difficult time.

Both were dismissed by you.

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Critics cry foul as Conservatives table another bloated budget bill Bruce Cheadle

GST tax rebate – which will now be calculated automatically by the Canada Revenue Agency.

OTTAWA “Under the leadership of he latest Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, omnibus bill weighs in our government has never at 359 pages and alters strayed from our commitment to everything from the food and rail strengthen the economy for all safety regimes to the Judges Act, Canadians, and never wavered the National Defence Act and the from seeing our plan through,” handling of temporary foreign Finance Minister Joe Oliver said workers. in a release.

In all, almost 40 different piecBut, as has become routine es of legislation are being altered with the Harper government, the by the single bill tabled Friday. latest budget bill is stuffed as well The government says it is with measures that traditionally designed to enact measures in last have little to do with the financial month’s federal budget, and has accounts of the country. christened the effort the “Harper “I think there are over 300 Government Creating Jobs & pages, 30 sections, all sorts of Growth While Returning to Baldisparate things – food safety, rail anced Budgets With Economic safety, judges, even military ranks Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1.”

– that have nothing to do with the The official Opposition NDP budget,” complained Liberal critic simply calls it a “monster.”

John McCallum.

The legislation, as budget imIn fact, the finance minister’s plementation bills are supposed office asserts that the budget to do, puts in place the legislative delivered last month before thenmachinery to make good on a finance minister Jim Flaherty renumber of budgetary measures. signed from cabinet does include These include benefits such some reference to every element as a tax credit for search and laid out in his successor’s first rescue volunteers, an increase in implementation bill. eligible adoption expenses for The bill includes provisions to tax purposes, raising tobacco impose fines against companies taxes and eliminating the need that abuse the temporary foreign for individual tax filers to claim a workers program.

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details,” he said.

Harper himself, as a young opposition MP, once eloquently critiqued Liberal omnibus legislation because of the dilemma it posed for parliamentarians trying to do their job responsibly.

As the young Harper implored in 1995, “In the interest of democracy I ask: How can members represent their constituents on these various areas when they are forced to vote in a block on such legislation and on such concerns?”

“We can agree with some of the measures but oppose others. How do we express our views and the views of our constituents when the matters are so diverse?”

The Liberal omnibus bill that drew Harper’s ire in 1995 was 21 pages in length and altered 11 Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press existing pieces of legislation.

Minister of Finance Joe Oliver responds to a question in In recent years, the ConservaParliament on Monday. tives have used omnibus budget bills to alter everything from the It has more than 50 pages of Cullen could not contain his exas- Environmental Assessment Act to changes to the Trademarks Act. peration, noting there are actually the Fisheries Act and the immiIt harmonizes hazardous goods items in the bill his party supports gration law. rules with the United States, – such as a reversal on imposThe most recent one was precludes three senators from ing GST on hospital parking and rushed through the Commons in the parliamentary pension plan some of the targeted tax credits.

October, and included a measure while under suspension and even It’s all that other stuff unrethat changed how Supreme Court gives cabinet a say on regulations lated to budgetary finances that justices are appointed. The top regarding fresh fruits and vegdrives opposition MPs wild. court responded last week that etables.

“Our past experience has such a change required a constituNDP finance critic Nathan taught us that the devil lies in the tional amendment, and was thus beyond Parliament’s power.

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Poilievre: No need to panic over election reform bill; won’t commit to changes Murray Brewster Canadian Press

OTTAWA he minister responsible for democratic reform says he’s listening to the growing tide of outrage about the Harper government’s controversial new electoral reform bill, but Pierre Poilievre would not commit to making changes.

Doing the circuit of political television shows on Sunday, the junior minister continued to defend the overhaul and once again denied that he misquoted the author of a report the Conservatives have used to justify extraordinary measures in the legislation.

Poilievre, appearing on both CTV’s Question Period and Global Television’s The West Block, said a House of Commons committee is only four days into hearings over Bill C-23, known as the Fair Elections Act, and it’s too early to determine whether there will be any amendments.

“We have over a month left,” he told CTV. Opposition to the bill has been almost universal, with political parties, academics and editorial writers criticizing most aspects of the legislation. Poilievre tried to take some of the sting out the arguments with a reassuring tone, but gave no hint of compromise.

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Pierre Poilievre, the federal minister responsible for democratic reform, responds to a question in Parliament on March 25.

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Hearings in Ottawa are supposed to wrap up by May 1st and New Democrat MP David Christopherson accused the Conservatives of intending to use their majority to bulldoze the legislation through Parliament before summer.

They’re counting on public apathy to kick in after the law is passed, he said.

“That’s the calculation,” Christopherson said.

“They’ll take the hits now, all the hits that we’re putting on them and from you, they take it all because they know by summer, it’ll be forgotten. By Labour Day, it’ll be ancient history and this won’t come back again until Canadians want to know why the next election seemed to have been skewed in favour of the

Conservatives.”

Former B.C. electoral officer Harry Neufeld, who authored a report often cited by Poilievre, told a Commons committee last week that his position on voter identification has been misrepresented and the minister has been “selectively reading and quoting” from it.

Neufeld said his concern with irregularities revolves around administrative errors, not voter fraud.

Poilievre said he’s quoted Neufeld “verbatim.”

The bill would eliminate the practise of vouching at polling stations – something Poilievre said is only “fair and reasonable” in the minds of the public.

“I think most Canadians would think it reasonable that when you go to vote, that you bring some identifi-

cation to show who you are,” he said.

Neufeld, speaking last week, recommended better training of elections staff to end vouching problems and more widespread use of voter information cards.

He suggested as many 520,000 people could be hurt by the legislation and not allowed to vote.

Poilievre shot back: “Well, that’s just false.”

He went on to note that voters can bring 34 approved forms of ID which would allow them to cast a ballot.

In addition to vouching, there has been widespread concerns expressed over provisions that would keep the chief electoral officer from communicating with the public except for when, where and how to vote.

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Caucus, grassroots pushback led to the loss of Harper’s key campaign man Dimitri Soudas, who worked for the PM on-and-off for a decade, stood accused of meddling with the nomination of his MP fiance Jennifer Ditchburn Canadian Press

OTTAWA rare case of collective pushback from both caucus and grassroots party members forced Prime Minister Stephen Harper to cut loose his handpicked campaign point man.

The Conservatives are scrambling to fill the party executive director post vacated Sunday by Dimitri Soudas. He left smack in the middle of candidate nominations for the 2015 election.

“I suppose hire on merit, fire on performance,” Industry Minister James Moore said of the exit.

It’s the latest departure of a key Harper confidant – Harper lost chief of staff Nigel Wright to the Senate spending scandal last May. MPs and rank-and-file Tories were unhappy and uncomfortable with what they saw unfolding around Soudas and his fiancee MP Eve Adams, both of whom inspire strong opinions within the party.

There were mounting concerns that Soudas was using his position to help Adams secure a nomination in a newly created suburban Toronto riding, at the same time as the party was

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Dimitri Soudas answers questions in Riviere-du-Loup, Que. on April 20, 2011. Soudas, the Conservative Party’s executive director, has resigned amid a controversy over his MP fiance’s nomination bid.

promising to show no favouritism to incumbent MPs. The fact that the party’s pre-election strategy was leaked to the Toronto Star following a meeting in February was also a

strike against Soudas.

Soudas told The Huffington Post Canada Monday that he is “madly in love” and that the choice to resign was clear.

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Sources say the situation became so uncomfortable that even Harper could no longer stand by Soudas, who worked for the PM, on-and-off, for a decade.

Other candidates had been in the mix for the executive director’s job in December, but Soudas won the day as Harper’s choice.

“The impression was he was getting personally involved in Ms. Adam’s efforts to get the nomination,” said Ontario MP David Tilson. “Particularly in his position, that’s inappropriate.”

In one case, Soudas showed up at an Adams fundraiser held by an Oakville, Ont., financial planner, even though his contract specified he steer clear of the nomination fight.

A Conservative source also said there was evidence a doorto-door canvass for Adams had been organized from Soudas’s office at party headquarters. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

The opposition reacted to the Soudas situation with glee in the House of Commons on

Monday.

“What’s going on with this prime minister’s judgment when yet another insider goes down to the ‘eve’ of destruction?” said NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau also criticized Harper’s hiring judgment.

“I think that’s yet another example of this government in general but Mr. Harper in particular showing poor judgment in his appointments process, whether it’s for senators or executive directors or chiefs of staff,” Trudeau told reporters in Ajax, Ont. Adams is a controversial figure within the Conservative caucus. Her decision to run in a different riding from the one she won in 2011 left some privately puzzled.

She has come under criticism from party members for using her Commons mailing privileges and office budget to send material to people in the new riding of Oakville-North Burlington. This mailing area currently lies in the riding held by Transport Minister Lisa Raitt.

Adams told The Canadian Press last week she had followed all the rules in sending out the correspondence.

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More than skin deep Students with Yukon College’s esthetics program learn all sorts of useful skills. If they don’t wind up working in a beauty salon, they may end up like one graduate and get a job at a mine.

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ala Neumann’s hands and nails are soft and perfectly manicured.

The nails she’s working on could use a little help.

Neumann is one of eight students enrolled in Yukon College’s Skills for Employment in Esthetics program.

Each Friday the class gets a chance to do some hands-on learning by pampering staff and fellow students.

Last week the small classroom was full of students giving manicures and pedicures. In the back of the room one student was focused on learning how to tint someone’s eyelashes and wax their eyebrows.

The whole room smelled faintly of lime and grapefruit thanks to a homemade sugar scrub.

The 15-week program started in January and is scheduled to wrap up near the end of April.

For the first month students learn how to give a proper manicure. That’s followed by months focusing on pedicures, facials, makeup, and hair.

It’s the hair classes that Neumann is looking forward to most, she said.

“I like it. I’m more into the hair and makeup, but we haven’t started hair yet,” she said while applying a coat of shiny purple nail polish.

Staff and students who come in to get work done pay a small portion of what they would at an established salon.

Money earned on spa days goes towards specialized equipment kits for the graduates to use when they’re ready to start work. In all, they’ll each need about $200 worth of supplies.

Students are given a taste of the esthetics business, said instructor Gina Alaric. Some will move on to further education Outside while others could get entry level positions and apprenticeships at local salons.

Even if they don’t choose a future in esthetics, the course is designed to help students pick up other useful skills.

On days that they are not learning about hair and nails, the class works to upgrade their math and reading skills.

They also design their own business cards and brochures, and work on resumes and cover letters.

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Kala Neumann works on a client’s nails during a weekly spa day put on by the esthetics program at Yukon College.

Last year, one student who didn’t go on to work in esthetics was able to get a job at Minto mine, Alaric said.

“I bumped into her at the grocery store and she said ‘Gina, I just bought a new Malibu car.’ So she learned how to come on time, she learned how to be committed to something. We did her resume and cover letters, she got the job and now she’s got a new car.”

Neumann, who is from Carcross, said she hopes to stay in esthetics once she graduates.

“I want to try and get a job in a salon, or I’m thinking I might move to Teslin or Carcross, I’m not sure yet,” she said.

She first heard about the program after searching the college’s website. She’s always been the kind of person who would help her friends with their hair, she said.

“I never really did nails that much but I’ve always liked doing makeup and hair a lot.”

On a busy Friday, the class can see as many as 25 people come in for treatment during the three hours the spa is open.

Staff jumped at the chance

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Wanda Kuba checks out her new eyelash tint while esthetics student Brenda Smith, left, and instructor Ammanda Partridge look on.

to help out, said Alaric.

“They love supporting them. Even though they go out and maybe sometimes the nails aren’t perfect, they don’t care because it’s giving the students a chance to experience it.”

The program was launched last year after a recommendation from the college president’s advisory committee on First Nations initiatives.

Local First Nations had

been sending young people Outside to take esthetics courses, but many students were returning home unsuccessful, said Alaric.

“They kept sending their students out to Vancouver and Edmonton to esthetics or beauty courses. The students would move out, it was very expensive and the students might not be successful so they’d end up quitting,” she said.

Tuition for an Outside program can be as much as $20,000, Alaric said. The college’s skills program costs around $1,000.

The committee advised the college to “have something here so the students can get a taste of esthetics or beauty so that we’re not pouring all this money out of the Yukon,” she said.

Students have come from communities around Yukon and as far away as the Northwest Territories. The class is open to both First Nations and non First Nations students.

Alaric said many people can be overwhelmed coming from a small community to bigger cities down south, but Whitehorse is less frightening.

“Most of these girls are single moms so you know, it’s close for them to come and experience school at the college rather than going Outside to Edmonton and Vancouver,” she said.

The college plans to run the course again next year.

“We’ve already had a lot of people say they’re interested,” Alaric said.

Contact Ashley Joannou at a shleyj@yukon-news.com

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Already locked in: report shows Canada not immune to impact of global warming Bob Weber Canadian Press

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op scientists say the latest international report on climate change shows that Canadians must wake up to the impact of warming temperatures on land, on water and in communities across the country.

They say the Intergovernmental Report on Climate Change, released Sunday in Japan, shows changes are on their way and further delays in responding to them only narrow the options.

“We no longer have the option of choosing between mitigation and adaptation,” Debra Davidson, a University of Alberta sociologist and lead author on the report, said Monday.

“We’re already locked into a global warming scenario in which adaptation will be absolutely necessary if we want a reasonable quality of life,” said Davidson, one of more than 2,000 scientists and expert reviewers from 70 countries who contributed.

The report says crop patterns will need to shift. Although some studies predict better growing conditions in more northern latitudes, disruptions to normal rain and snowfall patterns will cause problems, it suggests.

“There’s always been some predictions in some areas that some crops will do better,” said John Smol, a biologist at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. “But if the drought frequency continues, what’s the economic cost of a 10-year drought?”

Some Canadian lakes are already seeing algae blooms increase at rates that can’t be explained by agricultural run-off, he said. Popular fish such as lake trout could be threatened by changing patterns of spring thaw and winter freeze-up.

Floods, too, will be an issue for Canada, predicted Andrew Weaver, a British Columbia Green party legislature member, climate modeller and lead author on previous editions of the report. The number and value of insurance claims are already on the rise in Canada, he pointed out.

The report warns the entire fresh-water ecosystem of the vast

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Demonstrators participate in a silence protest in front of a conference hall where the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is meeting in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Monday, March 31, 2014.

boreal forest that stretches almost across the country is under threat.

“Rates of climate change associated with medium- to high-emission scenarios pose high risk of abrupt and irreversible regionalscale change in the composition, structure and function of terrestrial and fresh-water ecosystems,” it says. “Examples that could lead to substantial impact on climate are the boreal-tundra Arctic system.”

Look for other nations to eye Canada’s abundant fresh water with envy, Weaver warned.

“If you look at the climate projections, we get a heck of a lot more water and the southern U.S. gets a heck of a lot less. Where we have water, we get more, where they don’t have water, they get less.

“There are issues of water transportation that are going to raise their head in the near future whether we like it or not.”

Davidson warned that the consequences of climate change will

fall more heavily on poor communities. Wealthy centres have more money to upgrade homes, build seawalls or buy more insurance.

They’re more likely to have better infrastructure in the first place.

And if they need to change how they fish or farm, they can make the investments more easily.

“A poor community will have relatively fewer resources at the household level,” Davidson said.

Canada needs to stop thinking about climate change as something that only affects sea ice or lowlying tropical islands, said Smol.

“These are things that many people in the scientific community have known and have been saying ‘It’s getting worse and worse and worse and worse. And if anything, the rate of getting worse is accelerating.’

“The longer we wait, the harder it is to do anything. And we’re losing options.”

An Environment Canada sci-

entist was one of the lead authors of the study. The department declined to make him available for an interview and instead outlined in an email the measures the federal government has taken to fight climate change.

A 2012 report by Environment Canada acknowledged the country will miss its 2020 greenhouse gas reduction targets by nearly onethird.

In question period in Ottawa on Monday, Liberal MP Joyce Murray from British Columbia took Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to task.

“Rather than doing its part to fight climate change, the government’s track record is clear: take credit for provincial actions, mock all proposals to make polluters pay, cut Environment Canada’s climate change and clean-air budget massively, heckle from across the aisle and cheat future Canadians of their right to climate security,”

Murray said.

Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq said the government has been “committed to protecting the environment while keeping the Canadian economy strong since 2006.

“Our government has invested significant funds in more efficient technology, better infrastructure and adaptation of clean energy.”

Megan Leslie, NDP environment critic, pointed out that Canada now ranks dead last among OECD countries when it comes to climate change.

“The … report is clear,” she said. “Canadians are already dealing with the stark realities of climate change and it is only going to get worse.”

Aglukkaq again replied that the government has invested “more than $10 billion in green infrastructure, energy efficiency, adaptation, clean technology and cleaner fuels.”

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Focus northern emergency response on people who live there, not tourists: report Bob Weber Canadian Press

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study done across the North is suggesting that emergency planners in the Arctic should start thinking about the people who live there and stop talking about tourists on cruise ships.

“Everyone’s focused on what happens when the cruise ship goes down and what’s going to happen as shipping increases in the Northwest Passage,” said Sara French, who conducted the study for the Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program in Toronto.

“But we’ve got some real challenges in responding to emergencies right here, today, for those who are living in the North.”

Program staff held discussions on emergency preparedness in the three northern territories last fall. The results suggest the current approach is inadequate and getting worse.

Only one community – Whitehorse, Yukon – has 911 service and there are no searchand-rescue aircraft based in the North. That means there are long delays before southernbased planes can reach Arctic skies.

The study also points out that spring floods are common in communities along rivers. Earthquakes happen on a weekly basis. Climate change is

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Critical infrastructure from power plants to communications systems are aging and vulnerable.

Small communities, unwilling to give up looking, are sometimes forced to raise thousands of dollars when official searches for people lost in the wilderness are called off.

“This is something that is a day-to-day issue in the North,” said French.

She suggested northerners need the resources to be able to look after themselves.

She pointed out that the first responders to a 2011 airplane crash in Resolute, Nunavut, in which 12 people died, were all local volunteer firefighters.

“What northerners are saying is that ‘we know that we’re on

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“A huge barrier to having effective response to emergencies is that often these people had never met each other until things went down,” said French.

As well, she said, some assets such as search planes should be based in the North. The purchase of fixed-wing search-and-rescue airplanes has been delayed for years.

Proper emergency response is part of demonstrating sovereignty in the Arctic, French said. But the better reason to improve that capability is because northerners are Canadians, too. out there and do whatever we “We’re asking for them, as can.”’

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Commercial medical marijuana producers banking on massive sales under new rules James Keller Canadian Press

VANCOUVER rom the outside, there’s little to distinguish MediJean Distribution Inc.’s headquarters from the unremarkable office complexes and warehouses that surround it in a sprawling slice of industrial suburbia near Vancouver.

Inside, however, the picture is unlike anything else around it. The company is putting the finishing touches on a massive hydroponic operation as it joins a lucrative new industry made possible by Health Canada’s overhaul of the country’s medical pot system.

One of the facility’s growing rooms is already home to dozens of maturing green plants of various strains, and it will soon house many more. The concrete vault is empty, but it will eventually be filled with dried marijuana ready to be shipped across the country.

In contrast to the stereotypical grow-ops of movies and TV newsreels – whether for medical use, the black market, or the uncomfortable place where those two worlds collide – the facility has a sterile laboratory feel, which is precisely the point.

“This is anything but a growop,” says Anton Mattadeen, the company’s chief strategy officer, during a recent tour of the facility in Richmond, B.C. “It is a clean-run, biopharmaceutical facility designed to produce the highest quality produce available.

Whatever your views are based on the stigma (of marijuana), that’s not us.”

Mattadeen makes the same pitch other operators do: MediJean, he says, will be able to produce a wide variety of consistent, high-quality marijuana that simply wasn’t available in the makeshift home growops of the old system.

MediJean is one of hundreds of companies that have applied to supply marijuana under new Health Canada regulations that aim to stop patients from growing their own pot and instead restrict production to licensed commercial operations.

A dozen commercial growers have been fully licensed so far, and dozens more, like MediJean, are in the late stages of approval. MediJean expects to produce 90,000 kilograms of medical marijuana in its first year.

“It’s a huge market,” says Mattadeen.

A recent Federal Court ruling injunction will allow patients to continue to grow under the old rules for now, but the commercial regime will still proceed as planned.

Under the new system, patients send a form signed by their doctor to the commercial producers of their choice. The marijuana will then be shipped directly to them using a secure courier, such as Canada Post or a private company.

As of early February, Health Canada had received more than 450 applications from prospective

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MediJean CEO Chris Dollard, left, and Chief Strategy Officer Anton Mattadeen stand at the medical marijuana facility in Richmond, B.C. The company has a licence from Health Canada to grow marijuana for research and development purposes.

producers, with about 25 new applications arriving every week.

While Health Canada sold medical marijuana for $5 a gram under the old system, prices are expected to average about $8 initially, though the federal government predicts competition will make the drug cheaper as more producers enter the market.

Health Canada says the number of patients consuming medical marijuana in the country could increase to between 300,000 and 400,000 within a decade.

PharmaCan Capital has already invested in three medical marijuana outfits in B.C., Ontario and Quebec, and says it has raised more than $10 million in the last 12 months.

CEO Paul Rosen says attitudes toward marijuana are shifting in Canada and around the world – in the industry’s favour.

“There’s a lot of cultural momentum – globally and within Canada – leading to a general, more accepting, liberal understanding of what marijuana really is,” says Rosen.

In addition to Health Canada, medical marijuana operators also must deal with local municipalities, where politicians and residents aren’t always ready to welcome the marijuana industry.

In Richmond, where MediJean is setting up shop, city councillors initially prohibited medical marijuana production while leaving open the possibility of approving applications on a case-by-case basis. After months of poring over the proposal

and the people behind it, council voted to give MediJean its blessing in mid-March.

Some communities, such as the B.C. cities of Abbotsford and Langley, have moved to ban medical marijuana production altogether.

In Lakeshore, Ont., a town of about 40,000 people just outside Windsor, municipal officials actively sought out a medical marijuana producer after Health Canada announced the new rules.

They found CEN Biotech, a Michigan-based company that is now building a $12-million facility on a four-hectare lot a stone’s throw from the town’s Ontario Provincial Police station.

Mayor Tom Bain said the response from his fellow councillors and residents has been mostly positive, thanks to the promise of tax revenues and jobs in a community whose fortunes have long depended on the turbulent auto industry.

“It’s going to be limited to medical marijuana and it’s not going to be anything else, so with those regulations in place and with such a strong geographical location next to the police department, we felt we were ready to go ahead with it,” says Bain.

The commercial market also has its detractors among patients, particularly those who have been growing their own marijuana. They complain the prices will be too high under the new system and they won’t have the same access to the strains that work for them.

A group of patients won a Fed-

eral Court injunction March 21 that will allow them to continue to grow and possess under the old rules until a legal challenge of the updated regime is heard, likely within the next year.

The federal government warned allowing the old system to continue would prevent the commercial market from fully developing.

Mattadeen, the strategy officer at

MediJean, says he isn’t worried. He insists the market will be healthy, even with the injunction.

“You’re talking about a pretty small number of people who are comfortable and want to be able to grow their own product,” he says.

“There’s no reason for any licensed producer to view this particular injunction as an issue for the business that we’re trying to do.”

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Doobie doobie do or don’t: onus for prescribing medical pot now on doctors

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Indeed, that was a key intention of the amended Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (Health Canada spells marijuana with an “h”). Only regulated and inspected producers would be allowed to sell quality-controlled weed for medicinal purposes, making it illegal for patients or their current suppliers to operate even small, home-based grow-

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But the plan went up in smoke March 21, at least temporarily, when a B.C. federal court judge granted an injunction allowing anyone currently licensed under the sunsetting rules to continue growing plants until a constitutional challenge mounted by a group of patients is heard.

Even without that legal wrinkle, the seismic shift in how Canadians can obtain cannabis has polarized the medical community and left many questioning how easy it might be for recreational users to abuse the system – and the trust of doctors who are its gatekeepers.

Dr. John Goodhew, who has been helping patients access medical marijuana since the mid1990s, says the new setup and attendant media attention will likely mean a flood of requests for the drug.

“This is patient-driven, not doctor-driven. So it’s seldom that I’m going to have a patient in my office who has something and I’m going to say: ‘Hey, why don’t you try marijuana?’ That’s really not the way it happens,” explains the primary-care doctor, whose downtown Toronto practice includes about 300 patients with HIV.

“It comes down to the reason somebody wants to use it.”

While weed contains the psychoactive ingredient THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), there are hundreds of other compounds in the plant that may have remedial effects: many people with HIV or cancer use pot to stimulate their appetite to prevent wasting and to combat nausea caused by the drugs fighting their disease.

People with MS who use pot say it helps relieve muscle spasticity; some people with epilepsy attest that marijuana reduces their seizures; while others with chronic pain report the drug eases their suffering.

One positive aspect of the new rules, Goodhew offers, is that they do away with administrative red tape, allowing the doctor to judge whether a patient might benefit from cannabis when conventional pharmaceuticals have failed to provide relief.

“I have many patients in my practice who use medical marijuana, but it’s in the context of comprehensive, ongoing care I provide my clients,” says Goodhew, contradicting any notion he is a Dr. Dope.

“So people can come in with any condition and say: ‘Sign me up for marijuana.’ But likewise

they can come in for many conditions to have OxyContin prescribed – I’m not going to prescribe it,” he says of the highly addictive painkiller, recently replaced by a more tamper-proof pill called OxyNeo. “It’s going to have to be appropriate. I’m still going to be looking for some of the key symptoms that we know marijuana helps with, things like nausea, weight loss, muscle spasticity, epilepsy and chronic pain, of course.”

Yet doctors’ groups, including provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, are cautioning members against prescribing the drug, primarily because of uncertainties about its effects. Doctors, they stress, are under no obligation to authorize any patient to use marijuana.

The College of Family Physicians states on its website that Health Canada is placing doctors in an “unfair, untenable and to a certain extent unethical position by requiring them to prescribe cannabis.” It also warns that physicians could be held legally liable if the patient suffers a cannabisrelated harm, “just as they are with other prescribed medications.”

“We want to make sure we don’t harm our patients,” says Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, president of the Canadian Medical Association. “And one of the ways we don’t harm our patients is to make sure that if we’re going to be giving them access to medication that that medication has been tested to the highest standards there are.”

As it is, relatively few clinical studies have been done to assess the benefits and harms of marijuana, which medical conditions it can treat, and what dosages are safe and effective – all part of the rigorous process required for any other pharmaceutical brought to the market, he argues.

“But right now we’re asking Canadian physicians to put patients in harm’s way because we’d be prescribing this medicine – they call it medicine, I’m yet to be convinced it is – blindfolded, because we really don’t know anything about the strains that are out there.”

That’s a concern the CEO of Medreleaf, one of 12 producers licensed so far to grow medicinal pot, has often heard from the medical community. It’s a worry he calls understandable.

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MediJean lab manager Abdul Ahad displays marijuana leaf tissue, left, and plant callus, right.

in this case is we’re dealing with a plant – let’s call it what it is – and there are a variety of producers producing what they’re all calling the same thing – ‘Oh, I’ve got medical cannabis,”’ says Neil Closner.

“But there are literally hundreds of different varieties of this plant, all that have very different chemical compositions and chemical characteristics, which make their interactions with individuals very different.”

The 5,100-square-metre Medreleaf plant, located in an undisclosed high-security location in Markham, Ont., north of Toronto, is growing 20 varieties acquired through a partnership with Israeli producer Tikun Olam, which has been gathering “battle-tested” treatment data on about 7,000 patient users over the last decade.

To obtain marijuana, a patient registers with the company online and mails in their prescription.

Trained nurses, called patient care co-ordinators, work with the person to determine the strains most likely to help their symptoms.

“In almost all cases, patients start off taking one variety and wind up moving to something else,” says Closner. “And we can work through that with them.”

Medreleaf will soon post its catalogue of varieties online, at which time it will also reveal product prices.

Prohibited by Health Canada from operating a store-front for patients to pick up their orders, the company will send its product by courier to anywhere in Canada, requiring a signature upon delivery.

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“It’s not going to be just left on someone’s doorstep,” says Closner, though he concedes the mode of delivery could pose the risk of the pot being diverted for illegitimate purposes.

Goodhew, who prescribes a daily maximum of five grams of medicinal marijuana, concedes some people try to fool doctors into unwittingly authorizing access to dope that will be smoked to get high – not to feel better.

“It would be naive to say otherwise,” he concedes. “But I’ve done my due diligence. This comes back to clinical judgment.

You could ask me exactly the same question about Percocet or OxyContin or Tylenol 3s.

“With almost any question that gets raised, I look at the analogy of the narcotics we prescribe, which are much more addictive, have much higher street value, and yet doctors have been dealing with them for years and we’re comfortable with being gatekeepers with that.”

Still, like the CMA and other doctors groups, Goodhew has some criticisms of the new regulations, especially that only dried weed can be prescribed. That will likely mean many patients will get their dose by toking a joint, an “unhealthy” practice he discourages, suggesting a vaporizer instead.

Health Canada, which also discourages smoking, says patients are free to make edibles, by incorporating the herb in baked goods or creating an oil or tincture.

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Closner of Medreleaf, not surprisingly, also touts the advantages, saying a commercial greenhouse provides sanitary growing

conditions that ensure mould-free products that are safer and more consistent in quality.

“Doctors up until now under the old program were essentially writing prescriptions for – it’s a crude term, but – basically a street drug,” concludes Closner.

His budding company is embarking on a cross-breeding program aimed at creating unique strains to address specific patient symptoms. It also hopes to partner with researchers to “help elevate the science and the understanding of this product.”

Francescutti of the CMA still isn’t convinced.

“It was a court that said we believe there’s benefit and patients should have access to it,” the Edmonton emergency medicine specialist says of the 2000 Ontario ruling that led Ottawa to initially regulate medicinal marijuana.

“So it was the courts that quite frankly put us in this mess and we’re trying to figure a way out of this mess. And trust me, we are in a mess.”

“The way I’m going to handle it is not to provide access to marijuana. It’s as simple as that.”

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Crafting a canoe from firewood Strip by strip, Ken Briggs has painstakingly pieced together a boat from beetle-killed wood Liesel Briggs Special for the News

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old your finger right there, don’t move it.” We’d been rubbing our fingers over the smooth, silky hull and had felt a slight imperfection. Out came the sander. That bump got smoothed and inspection of the strip canoe resumed.

It’s spellbinding to see a wood strip canoe materialize. Strip by strip the canoe comes alive.

Yukon beetle-killed firewood is central to the Briggs family. We use this dry, durable wood to feed our fireplace. We also turn it into furniture, wooden bowls, and steak or sandwich boards, or we build it into cabins or shops. This wood shimmers in the sun.

It was a natural progression, when my husband, Ken Briggs, contemplated his big load of beetle-killed firewood, to pronounce, “Why not use firewood to make my canoe?”

It was foreordained: a pile of 20-foot logs, requiring a few steps prior to gluing wood. Chosen logs were sawed on a portable band saw mill. Full 1x10 inch boards were cut, then planed down to 7/8 of an inch thick.

These boards were then cut into 1/4-inch thick strips with as thin a blade as possible, not being particularly careful in handling, as he required resilient boards.

Finally, each strip was milled with a bead and cove so they’d fit together.

A pile of milled spruce strips makes not a boat. A hull-shaped form is needed.

Ken’s formwork was built on a 2x10, called a strongback. A strongback is “like concrete foundations for your house,” Ken says. “Any defect will ricochet all the way down the line, and it will cause endless problems.”

A strongback is a straight level base that the formwork of the boat is fastened to.

The formwork, cut out of half-inch plywood from a template Ken designed, was nailed to the strongback. As Ken said, “It doesn’t have to

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Ken Briggs works on his handmade canoe, built from beetle-killed wood.

be off a lot to have a crooked boat. You really have to use a string line to line up forms. Everything must line up.”

Next came gluing spruce strips onto the formwork and nailing them with miniscule nails to keep them in place.

For interest, some cedar strips were added.

While Ken worked on his strip canoe he recounted how his passion for boats began as a small child, dreaming about and playing with boats. His grandad further fueled it by helping him build a boat, and instructing him on how to sharpen and care for tools.

Those lessons transferred into realizing the importance of accuracy and patience, as in, gluing strips of wood to the hull.

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Putting strips on didn’t take that long. It’s an engrossing, exacting and rather magical process. At first there is one single strip.

Then slowly the hull begins to take shape. With every strip, mostly spruce with an occasional cedar insert, the project moves closer to a finished hull.

Spruce proved to be strong. The 16-foot lengths

took all the bending and twisting required. At the centre of the hull Ken made joints, using long tapers.

Once all the strips were glued and nailed, all nails were removed and miniscule holes and imperfections or cracks were filled with an epoxy and sawdust wood filler.

This next stage: patience and sanding. Initial smooth-

ing was with a 50-grit sanding disk on a side grinder.

Next 80 grit on a palm sander did the job. When the hull was judged smooth, Ken raised the grain by wetting down the entire boat. Once dry, he palm sanded using 120-grit paper.

Finally came fibreglassing. The six-ounce fiberglass cloth was draped over the entire hull and clamped in place. Ken applied epoxy resin, which is generally used by boat builders as it bonds well to wood. (Of course it was minus 30 Celcius outside. It was crucial to keep the shop very warm.) Sanding continued, between thin coats of epoxy. The final sanding was with wet 400grit paper on the palm sander. That made a white paste, which had to be washed off.

This labour of love took weeks, and once done I could conceive a glossy form sliding through the water reflecting its shine.

Ken stood back from his work and said, “If you get joy out of spending time and putting a little touch or something special into your creation, then you should build a strip canoe. One shouldn’t be intimidated by it. Even if your job isn’t perfect the wood comes to your rescue.”

Now – 10 weeks later – Ken’s doing trim work – gunnels, seats, thwart, decks.

The final touch will be spar varnish for protection from the sun.

In contemplating this woodworking project Ken remarks, “It’s nice to use Yukon wood to make a canoe and not buy the materials.

Maybe you have to be a bit of a dreamer to have a canoe like this. There are Kevlar and composite plastics that are excellent.”

He adds, “If you have any artist in you, you’ll love a strip canoe. It fits in with the trees and streams, with the natural world. When you build something you put a bit of yourself into it. It’s not mass produced. If you build in some little flourish then every time you look at it you’ll smile.”

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US autism estimate increases to 1 in 68 children, a 30 per cent move in 2 years Mike Stobbe

based agency said its calculation means autism affects roughly 1.2 million Americans under 21. Two NEW YORK years ago, the CDC put the estimate he government’s estimate of at 1 in 88 children, or about 1 milautism has moved up again to lion.

1 in 68 U.S. children, a 30 per cent The cause or causes of autism increase in two years. are still not known. Without any But health officials say the new blood test or other medical tests for number may not mean autism autism, diagnosis is not an exact sciis more common. Much of the ence. It’s identified by making judgincrease is believed to be from a cul- ments about a child’s behaviour. tural and medical shift, with doctors Thursday’s report is considered diagnosing autism more frequently, the most comprehensive on the freespecially in children with milder quency of autism. Researchers gathproblems. ered data in 2010 from areas in 11 “We can’t dismiss the numstates – Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, bers. But we can’t interpret it to Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Mismean more people are getting the souri, New Jersey, North Carolina, disorder,” said Marisela Huerta, Utah and Wisconsin. a psychologist at the New YorkThe report focused on 8-yearPresbyterian Center for Autism and olds because most autism is diagthe Developing Brain in suburban nosed by that age. The researchers White Plains, N.Y. checked health and school records The Centers for Disease Control to see which children met the criand Prevention released the latest teria for autism, even if they hadn’t been formally diagnosed. Then, the estimate Thursday. The AtlantaAssociated Press

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researchers calculated how common autism was in each place and overall.

The CDC started using this method in 2007 when it came up with an estimate of 1 in 150 children. Two years later, it went to 1 in 110. In 2012, it went to 1 in 88.

Last year, the CDC released results of a less reliable calculation – from a survey of parents – which suggested as many as 1 in 50 children have autism.

Experts aren’t surprised by the growing numbers, and some say all it reflects is that doctors, teachers and parents are increasingly likely to say a child with learning and behaviour problems is autistic. Some CDC experts say screening and diagnosis are clearly major drivers, but that they can’t rule out some actual increase as well.

“We cannot say what portion is from better diagnosis and improved understanding versus if there’s a real change,” said Coleen Boyle, the

CDC official overseeing research into children’s developmental disabilities.

For decades, autism meant kids with severe language, intellectual and social impairments and unusual, repetitious behaviours.

But the definition has gradually expanded and now includes milder, related conditions.

One sign of that: In the latest study, almost half of autistic kids had average or above average IQs. That’s up from a third a decade ago and can be taken as an indication that the autism label is more commonly given to higher-functioning children, CDC officials acknowledged.

Aside from that, much in the latest CDC report echoes earlier findings. Autism and related disorders continue to be diagnosed far more often in boys than girls, and in whites than blacks or Hispanics. The racial and ethnic differences probably reflects white communities’

greater focus on looking for autism and white parents’ access to doctors, because there’s no biological reason to believe whites get autism more than other people, CDC officials said at a press briefing Thursday.

One change CDC officials had hoped to see, but didn’t, was a drop in the age of diagnosis. Experts say a diagnosis can now be made at age 2 or even earlier. But the new report said the majority of children continue to be diagnosed after they turn 4.

“We know the earlier a child is identified and connected with services, the better,” Boyle said.

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement Thursday, saying the nation needs to step up screening for the condition and research into autism’s causes.

“It’s critical that we as a society do not become numb to these numbers,” said Dr. Susan Hyman, head of the group’s autism subcommittee.

Autism may be linked to faulty prenatal brain growth in at least some kids, small study says Lindsey Tanner

functioning, emotions and communication – which can all be troublesome for children with small study that examined autism. the brains of children who The structural defects were died found that certain abnorfound in 10 of 11 children with malities were common in autistic autism, but in only one of 11 children but not in kids withchildren without the disease. The out the disorder. The research children’s brains were donated bolsters evidence that something to science after death; causes before birth might cause autism, of death included drowning, at least in some cases. accidents, asthma and heart The clusters of disorganized problems. brain cells were discovered in tisThe authors said the defects, sue samples from brain regions detected with sophisticated lab important for regulating social tests, likely occurred during the Associated Press

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“Because this points to the biological onset in prenatal life, it calls sharply into question other popular notions about autism,” including the scientifically debunked theory that childhood vaccines might be involved, said lead author Eric Courchesne, an autism researcher at the University of California, San Diego.

Experts not involved in the latest study called the results preliminary and said larger studies are needed to determine if the defects are truly common in autism or even in people without the disorder. What causes defects isn’t known, Courchesne said, adding, “It could be gene mutations and environmental factors together.”

Scientists generally believe that genetics is one of the factors contributing to autism. Previous research has suggested these factors might include infections during pregnancy, pre-term

birth, and fathers’ older age at conception.

The study was published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine.

Other scientists have suggested that autism may be linked with abnormalities in the brain’s frontal region, and that for at least some children, problems begin before birth, said Dr. Janet Lainhart, an autism researcher and psychiatry professor at the University of Wisconsin.

“But this research provides probably some of the most elegant evidence for those two very important biological themes,” she said.

The study follows Courchesne-led research suggesting that abnormal gene activity leads to an excessive number of brain cells in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, located behind the forehead. The same region and adjacent areas of the brain were implicated in the new study.

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His studies suggest that in children later diagnosed with autism, genetic networks that regulate prenatal brain cell growth are faulty. Larger studies are needed to determine how common the abnormalities are and what might be the cause.

“These abnormalities are not trivial,” Courchesne said. “These are fundamental to developing a human brain.”

The new study involved children aged 2 to 15. Most previous autism brain studies involved samples taken from autopsies of adults.

Dr. Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, said the authors used advanced methods to examine cellular and molecular markers in more detail than previous research. But he said the study “highlights the critical need” for autopsy brain tissue to gain a better understanding of autism.

“If there really is this disorganized cortical architecture” in autism, it would develop before birth, said Insel. His government agency helped pay for the research.

About 1 in 88 children in the U.S. have one of the autistic spectrum disorders, which include classic autism and a mild form, Asperger syndrome.

Researchers from the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle also participated in the study. In addition to the National Institute of Mental Health, grants from the Allen institute, private foundations and the advocacy group Autism Speaks helped pay for the research.

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Future grandchild is worth chilly reception at shower cards, believing that decent people will provide their own answers, and delinquents will still not respond.)

If you were inviting people singly, “accepts” would be correct; if your friend was responding as a couple, it should be “accept.” Miss Manners’ guess is that it is the opposite, and that therefore you were both wrong.

If not, then your friend was not correcting you; he was simply making his own reply correct, which would be the proper thing to do.

your cholesterol.

The technology associated with diabetes is fast approaching this standard, although Miss Manners draws the line at drawing blood.

Restrooms exist to provide a proper location for such necessary

by Judith activities when away from home, Martin and those who use them have no business monitoring the respectable, if sometimes unaesthetic, activities of others.

You may chose to tell children that it is a medical procedure, or DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ignore them and let their parents son’s ex-wife is pregnant with my do that. Miss Manners would hope grandchild. Their separation has that any parents present would been tense, especially with her also resolve to teach their children DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am family blaming my son for the to be more discreet with their a businessman who frequently flies breakup. curiosity. both domestically and internaI have been invited to her baby tionally. I also happen to be an shower, where her mother and DEAR MISS MANNERS: My insulin-dependent diabetic. family will be. I really don’t feel Facebook friends have wonderful I currently do my glucose comfortable attending, knowing lives, and I am glad for them. testing in my seat.

It does involve how the family has treated my son, They have the best boyfriend/ but the baby’s mother really wants using a lancet device to get a girlfriend/husband/wife. (“Yeah, drop of blood to test, but is fairly me there.

Should I go and, if not, how do unobtrusive. Of course, all lancets, be jealous,” demands one young lady about the man in her life.)

I get out of it without hurting the alcohol preps and test strips are Their sons and daughters win baby’s mother’s feelings? If I do go, stored in my test kit for proper academic and sports awards and how do I handle the cool reception disposal later. are the most thoughtful beings on Am I being rude to perform her family will give me? the planet. this test next to a stranger?

InjecGENTLE READER: That the They enjoy relaxing/exciting/ tions I perform privately in the person who will be rearing your exotic vacations. They build huge plane’s lavatory. In the airport, I grandchild still considers you use the counter by the wash basin, houses and plant lovely gardens. family is something you want to They enjoy laughter and parties encourage. Having recommended since most water closets have no with friends and warm and happy room for insulin vials and other a cool reception for those who, holidays with families. Their supplies. unlike yourself, have done someMany people seem to stare and grandbabies become more and thing wrong, Miss Manners can resent the fact of performing such more adorable with each passing assure you that, though unpleasant, it is not fatal. And it is nothing a function in this space. I have also week.

They are thankful people, my had children ask, “What is that compared to being dependent on Facebook friends, wanting to man doing? Isn’t that a bad thing?” a judge’s order to see your grandexpress their sense of gratitude for (They’re obviously thinking of child. their drug education classes.) Am I all the good in their lives. As some will put it, they are “blessed.” too self-conscious?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A How does one know when one GENTLE READER: Absent friend returned a wedding RSVP has crossed the line between “sharan emergency, medical applicawith the “s” on “accepts” crossed ing” with a hundred or two of out. My feeling is that he was very tions (like bodily functions and one’s closest friends and boasting? grooming) are properly done out rude. You should not make what GENTLE READER: “Sharing” you think is a grammar check on a of sight — meaning in private or is a word best used to teach small in a restroom — unless they can wedding RSVP. Am I correct? children to allow other small chilGENTLE READER: This just be done so surreptitiously as to dren access to toys. The activity it shows how silly things can get be unrecognizable as such. Miss now describes teaches the contrawhen hosts attempt to supply the Manners does not object to a pill responses to their own invitations. taken at dinner, so long as it is not dictory lesson of It’s All About Me. It is one thing to share good (Miss Manners hates response accompanied by a dissertation on news with intimates who you know will rejoice for you, and for BEst whom you have reciprocal empathy. Shouting from the houseAnD… SaShimi • Tempura • robaTa • bbq • Teriyaki! tops, however — especially now that one is so easily able to reach Private room for untold numbers from there — is Large grouPs. S y a D another.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister was hostessing a luncheon for 12, and to her dismay, a guest showed up with her own guest, announcing to my sister, “I knew you wouldn’t mind.”

There was the table set for 12, which was all it would comfortably accommodate, with the china

service for 12 laid out on the best tablecloth. Horribly awkward!

I think I’d have been frozen in the doorway, but my sister let them in, despite her shock, and tried to conceal that she was laying a stray extra plate at a hastily added place. To my way of thinking, the guest should have been allowed to feel the full embarrassment of her actions ... if she was capable of it. Something along the lines of, “Your guest is welcome, but now you are the extra person for whom I have no space.”

Please, Miss Manners, what would be the correct thing to do in such circumstances?

GENTLE READER: The wisest thing to do, whenever someone says, “I knew you wouldn’t mind,” is to run. No good will follow.

Unfortunately, your sister was not in a position to do this, as she was at home with guests. Miss Manners congratulates her for behaving politely, although she deeply sympathizes with your desire to chastise the presumptuous guest.

A compromise that might squeak through as accidental would be to say sweetly to the offender, “I’m sure you won’t mind squeezing in a bit to make room for your friend,” and seating her diagonally with the corner of the table pointed toward her.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate for one of my friends to text my fiance exclusively with casual conversation? They were not friends prior to our relationship. I’m not asking if it’s wrong considering I do not know the situation, but rather I’d like to know if there are any guidelines that deem it appropriate.

GENTLE READER: Are you asking if it is appropriate for your friend to be friends with your fiance? Or are you asking Miss Manners to tell them to stop it?

If your fiance is texting your friend while you are trying to hold a conversation with him, then guidelines would deem this to be rude. Otherwise, you would do well to be happy that everyone is getting along.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a flight attendant for a major airline. As you can imagine, I deal with hundreds of customers each day I am at work. I try to present a polished look, and I feel that after 25 years in the industry, I still have maintained an excellent attitude.

What is really getting me down is when passengers comment on how I look. Nearly every day someone will say to me, “You look tired.”

I do not know how to respond — especially when I am not tired.

I do not comment on their looks, so why is it OK for them to comment on mine?

GENTLE READER: Well, it is not, but they mean it to be sympathetic. They are thinking how

tired they would be if they had to do your job, and offer this as a way of being sorry they are causing you more work.

But folks, telling people they look tired is really tiresome. Miss Manners begs everyone to cut it out.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Should I refrain from asking my sisters-in-law, none of whom I’m really close to, not to come to the hospital waiting room to wait with me while my husband, their brother, has a relatively routine surgery?

One of them is just nosy.

I’m sure they love their brother, but we never associate with them, and I just don’t want the stress of having to make small talk with them. It’s awkward, and I don’t want to be hurtful — I just want to be alone to wait.

GENTLE READER: Yes, you should refrain.

As inconvenienced as you might feel, this is their brother, and nosy or not, they have as much claim as you to wait for him at the hospital. Moreover, they’ve known him longer.

The stress of making small talk with in-laws is called being part of a family. But Miss Manners will allow you this: If the sisters ask if there’s anything they can do for you, you may send them out for coffee — if you do so graciously.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to cut, clean or clip your nails at a table at home or in a restaurant?

GENTLE READER: Only if you are eating alone, with the shades down, at a table no one else will have to use.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: New neighbors, who have yet to move into their new home, have been to the house twice, feeling free to invite themselves into our yard where my children and their friends are playing.

While I am not opposed to allowing their children in our yard, we do enjoy our family time with either just my family and/or our immediate family or close friends.

As a corner lot, our home is a gathering point for children, but we feel we are being taken advantage of.

I was offended when I came out of my home after dinner to find several children whom I do not know in my driveway. I feel this has got to get under control before it becomes a habit. While I do not want to offend others, we are obviously closer to some of our neighbors than others. I’m looking for the right words.

GENTLE READER: Return the offending children to their prospective home, and greet the parents with a worried look. “Oh, thank goodness we found you,” you should declare breathlessly.

“We weren’t sure you knew that your children had wandered off.”

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SPORTS AND

RECREATION Yukon teams win three divisions at Native Hockey Kaska Warriors repeat in oldtimer division

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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ukon teams won three of the six divisions at the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament in Whitehorse on Sunday, but none of those teams were from the capital city.

The Old Crow Gwich’in Braves won the youth division, Watson Lake’s Kaska Warriors topped the oldtimer division and the Teslin’s Inland Tlingit Warriors took first in the reintroduced C division at the 37th annual tournament held at Takhini Arena and the Canada Games Centre.

Though Whitehorse teams were shut out from gold medals, one came close. Very close.

Whitehorse’s Nannock Warriors dropped a three-goal lead in the third period en route to a 4-3 loss to Tuktoyaktuk’s EGT Nanooks/ Northwind in the A division final.

“You never know what actually goes wrong,” said Warriors captain Derek Johnstone. “They have a good team, but they obviously didn’t come ready to play at the start and we took advantage of that. We knew they were going to get their wheels back, which they did.

“It’s not easy to swallow because we were that close.”

It’s not the first time this has happened. The last time EGT won the division was in 2009, coming back from down 2-0 against the Nannock Warriors in the final.

EGT placed second last year and the Warriors third.

“It’s good to take the title back,” said EGT captain Drew Rose. “The atmosphere is so good to play in and it was a good game. It was fun.

“We went into the dressing room, told the boys we knew how to skate, what to do, and put it in action and we did it.”

Johnstone opened the scoring in the second period with a breakaway. Max Kotakak scored at the end of the second on a two-on-one rush with help from Mickey Ipana and Jamie Edzerza. Bill McKay scored for Whitehorse just 10 seconds into the third before the wheels fell off.

“Basically our team has been together for 30 to 35 years,” said Johnstone. “It’s been getting harder as the years go on because we’re getting a little bit older, but we bring a few players from down south to fill out our lineup.”

Haines Junction’s CAFN Storm took third place with a 4-0 loss to the Warriors in the semifinal.

Tlingit Warriors down Weekend Warriors in C final Teslin’s Inland Tlingit Warriors obviously held nothing back in the C division final.

The Tlingit Warriors produced the most lopsided final of the tournament with an 11-3 thump-

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EGT Nanooks goalie Mike Clague reaches for a bouncing puck during the A division final of the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament at Takhini Arena on Sunday. EGT defeated the Whitehorse Nannock Warriors 4-3.

ing of the Fort St. John’s Weekend Warriors.

“It’s unbelievable to win again.

We lost last year (in the jamboree final), so it’s good to come back and win this year,” said Tlingit captain Devaughn Davies. “But I couldn’t have done it without the guys I have and the girls – the girls played awesome – and our goalie Youge Blackburn.”

The first period actually ended in a 2-2 tie before the Tlingit Warriors cracked it open in the second for an 8-3 lead.

“They came out hard in the first period and gave us a little scare there,” said Davies. “But we got our composure back and just played our game. Just worked hard and put a few quick goals in the net and pressed on from there.”

Tlingit centre Mike Arnold had three goals and seven assists, teammate Wyatt Noskey had six goals and two assists and Jamie Tetlichi had one goals and four assists.

Noskey was named the division’s MVP and Arnold was the top scorer. Blackburn got the best goalie nod.

The Ross River Renegades placed third in a 7-5 semifinal loss to the Weekend Warriors.

The weekend marked the first time in about 20 years a C division was included in the tournament, which saw 40 teams take to the ice.

Watson Lake’s Kaska Warriors haven’t lost a game in the tournament in two years.

After the Warriors went undefeated last year, they pulled it off again, defeating the Whitehorse Arrows 6-3 in the oldtimer final. Before last year, the Arrows had won the division four straight times.

“Every year we get together and try to do this,” said Warriors player and coach Don Magun. “We all play in a league in Watson, we have an oldtimer league in Watson.

“As part of Kaska First Nation, I think we’ve been coming here over 30 years. You win some, lose some, and you win some. We’ll be back next year.”

The Warriors’ Travis Cunningham had three goals and an assist in the final and teammate Dean Flett had two goals and an assist.

Watson Lake’s Lois Gardiner produced three assists and was named the division’s MVP and was its top scorer. Teammate Craig MacDonald was named best goalie.

Old Crow’s North Yukon Eagles took third with a 6-4 loss to the Arrows in the semifinal.

Tahltan Selects extinguish Spit Fires

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Old Crow Gwich’in Braves’ Jarod McCulloch scores the gamewinner in a shootout against the Whitehorse Wolverines in the youth division final.

in seven shooters apiece before the stalemate was broken.

Braves’ Jarod McCulloch scored the game-winner before goalie Cole Smith stopped the Wolverines’ seventh shooter, giving the Old Crow team a 3-2 win and the youth division title.

“I’ve been coaching these kids since they were 10 years old and I’m so proud of them,” said Braves coach Darius Elias. “They don’t play together (regularly) but they gelled. We lost against the Wolverines in Game 1 and had to come through the backdoor.

“These kids are going to grow Braves take youth division up to be wonderful, productive members of society, I guarantee. in shootout “I’m so proud of them because The Old Crow Gwich’in Braves they dug down and won the gold medal.” needed their bravery in the final It was a bit of payback for the minutes of the youth division final.

Braves, who lost to the Wolverines Locked at two apiece with the defending champion Whitehorse in the final last year.

Wolverines, the game went to a The Braves won the division shootout. Each team had to send three straight times between 2008

and 2010. The Gwitch’in Gladiators from Old Crow won in 2011.

Also scoring for the Braves were Jeremy Keevik and Andrew Charlie, assisted by Dawson Elias and captain Johnny Elias, who was named the division’s MVP. MaKenzie Benn-Wipp and Nakodan Greyeyes scored for the Wolverines.

McCulloch was named most sportsmanlike player and Smith was named best goalie for the division.

“He stood on his head today,” said Elias. “I knew when I picked him up he’d be a wonderful goalie.

He won it for us. He made some key saves at key moments in the game.”

The Braves won the team spirit award after lending one of their goalies to their semifinal opponent, the Fort Nelson Flyers, who had lost their goalie to injury. The Flyers placed third with a loss to the Braves.

The Tahltan Selects really turned the tables on the Gwich’in Spit Fires in the jamboree final.

After losing 5-1 to Old Crow’s Gwich’in Spit Fires in the second round, the Tahltan Selects of Dease Lake, B.C., defeated the Spit Fires 3-0 in the final to defend their title from last year.

“We were just fired up, ready to go,” said Selects Tyrell Miller of the final.

“The majority are always playing together, we just picked up a few out-of-towners from Whitehorse to help us out,” he added. “It’s the same team as last year.”

Teslin’s Junior Inland Tlingit Warriors came third after a 7-2 loss to the Selects.

Outlaws over Outlaws in B final It was a battle of outlaws in the B division final.

N.W.T.’s Aklavik K&D Outlaws defeated B.C.’s Williams Lake Shuswap Outlaws 7-2 in the final. The Aklavik team won the division last year as well.

“They’re a good bunch of hockey players, they really keep going, they don’t give up,” said Aklavik general manager Billy Storr. “They keep skating and if you’re not skating you can’t score goals.”

B.C.’s Lower Post Eagles came up short in a 6-5 loss to Shuswap to place third.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Baldwin sweeps up ninth international spiel title Tom Patrick

played good shots and the other team played good shots as well, so I feel that we were just a little hitehorse skip Nicole stronger,” said Baldwin, who Baldwin is now one title won the bonspiel for her first shy of double digits. time in 1994. “We caught on to Team Baldwin went undefeat- the ice a little bit better, because ed once again at the Whitehorse it was changing quite a bit out Curling Club’s International there.”

Bonspiel over the weekend.

Team Duncan was a new Baldwin has now won the team assembled for the bonwomen’s A division nine times. spiel, but it includes some “It feels good,” said Baldwin. very experienced curlers. Skip “I’m actually more excited that Chelsea Duncan and third Patty Ladene (Shaw) and I have curled Wallingham played on Sarah in most of them together and Koltun’s team this season and we’ve won three in a row now.” reached the Scotties Tournament Baldwin took the title with a of Hearts – the first Yukon rink 9-3 win over Team Duncan in to do so since 2000. Wallingham the final on Sunday. and lead Jenna Duncan won the Team Baldwin, which Yukon junior title with Koltun includes Shaw as third, Jaime in December and competed at Hewitt as second and Diane the junior nationals.

Huber as lead, won four Duncan second Jody Smallstraight games for the title. wood has represented Yukon Baldwin and Shaw curled at the mixed nationals and the together to win the Yukon mixed doubles nationals.

Women’s Curling ChampionHowever, Chelsea is fairly new ship. to the skip position.

Tom Patrick/Yukon News Team Baldwin took a 3-0 “I decided to give it a shot Team Baldwin skip Nicole Baldwin watches her shot during the Whitehorse Curling Club’s lead in the final before Duncan as skip,” said Chelsea. “For an International Bonspiel on Sunday. Baldwin won her ninth womens’ title. tied it up in the third. Baldwin entire tournament, that was my then scored one in the fourth, first time. I used to skip back in the day when I was probably 12 two in the fifth and ended with years old, but I haven’t much three singles.

“The team came together and since then.

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“The only other time was at the Scotties – Sarah and (coach/ fifth) Lindsay (Moldowan) were sick and I had to skip there.

That worked out OK for me so I decided to give it a shot at an actual spiel.”

Koltun curled on a team with Moldowan and her team’s sports psychologist, Tracey Bilsky, and placed second in the women’s C draw after a close loss to Team Duncan in the A draw.

On the men’s side, Skip Walter Wallingham will need a few more titles to get up to Baldwin’s number, but he’s on his way.

Wallingham regained the men’s A division title after first winning it in 2012.

With son Joe playing second on the team and daughter Patty on the Duncan rink, there were three Wallinghams vying for titles on Sunday.

“This is the first time I’ve won it with my son, so it’s good,” said Walter. “It was lots of fun. It was good curling, good to see the teams from out of town here.”

Wallingham secured the title with an 8-6 win over Frank Taylor’s rink in the final.

Team Wallingham is a geographically diverse Yukon rink.

Walter is from Mayo, Joe lists Whitehorse as his hometown, third Nelson Lepine is from the Mayo and Elsa areas, and lead Ed Kormendy is from Dawson City. Kormandy was on Walling-

ham’s winning rink at the 2012 bonspiel. Joe won gold with his junior team while representing Yukon at the Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks, Alaska, a couple weeks ago.

Tamar Van Den Berghe’s team took first in the women’s B event, Laura Eby won first in the women’s C and Leslie Grant won first in women’s D over the weekend.

Matt Johnson’s team topped the men’s B, Dustin Mikkelsen won the men’s C and Justin Meek won the men’s D. The 62nd annual International Bonspiel featured 14 women’s teams and 22 men’s teams, including rinks from Alaska and B.C.

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Autographed memorabilia from Carey Price, Saskatchewan Roughriders and others Yukon artwork Patio furniture 2014 Team Canada Olympic Apparel Grey Cup weekend for 2 Various Housewares and jewelry UFC 174 weekend for 2 in Vancouver

ticket PriceS $700 TABLE foR 8 • $100 SiNGLE

How you can Buy tHem Phone: 668-6511 E-mail: fundraising@specialolympicsyukon.ca

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Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Corporate/Commercial, Employment Law

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www.tuckerandcompany.ca Ph: 867-667-2099 Fax: 867-667-2109 102-205 Hawkins St. Whitehorse, YT Bringing us together.

Gold SPonSorS:

over 100 live and Silent auction itemS includinG: •

Platinum SPonSorS

For the Benefit of Special Olympics Yukon

April 12, 2014 The Grey Cup will be in “attendance”!

Yukon Convention Centre Doors Open at 5:30pm, Dinner starts at 6:30pm www.SpecialOlyMpicSyukOn.ca Each guest will receive a key that gives them the chance to win an Energy Star rated 60” LG Smart TV provided by Yukon Electrical Ltd.

• CKRW • Whitehorse Beverages • Whitehorse McDonald’s • Pelly Construction Ltd. • Riverdale Super A

Silver SPonSorS: • 2014 ISF Junior Men’s World Softball Championship • Dave’s Trophy Express • Clark Builders • Elks Lodge no.306 • Capstone Minto Mine • Northern Cross (Yukon) • Yukon News

national SPonSorS: • Canada Life • Home Hardware • Staples

Bronze SPonSorS: • ALX Exploration Services • Tetra Tech EBA • The Hougen Group of Companies • Locksmith Services • Men’s World • Marsh Lake Tents and Events • Sport Yukon

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PUZZLE PAGE

Kakuro

By The Mepham Group

Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

WEDNESDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

To solve Kakuro, you must enter a number between 1 and 9 in the empty squares. The clues are the numbers in the white circles that give the sum of the solution numbers: above the line are across clues and below the line are down clues and below the line are down clues.

Thus, a clue of 3 will produce a solution of 2 and 1 and a 5 will produce 4 and 1, or 2 and 3, but of course, which squares they go in will depend on the solution of a clue in the other direction.

No difit can be repeated in a solution, so a 4 can only produce 1 and 3, never 2 and 2. © 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: being hardened and thickened

Puzzle A

ABSULC

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: a strong desire or propensity : longing; also : urge, craving

CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of health plan 4. Atmospheric haze 7. A period of time 10. Auricle 11. Copycat 12. Manpower 13. Delicate fern genus 15. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 16. Zanzibar copal 19. Jackie’s 2nd husband 22. Calcified tooth tissue 23. Conjoined twins

24. Mythological birds 25. This (Spanish) 26. Lowest hereditary title 29. Pre-transplant plot 33. Fiddler crab genus 34. Professional legal organization 35. Most thick 40. Sleeve indicator of mourning 44. Far East housemaid 45. Hmong 46. With three uneven sides 49. Tempts

53. Jewelry finding 55. Showed intense anger 56. Black tropical American cuckoo 57. Sculpture with a head 58. A single entity 59. What part of (abbr.)

60. Before 61. Confined condition (abbr.)

62. Hurrah 63. Transport faster than sound

CLUES DOWN 1. Sorli’s Tale hero 2. A musical master 3. Speech 4. Swiftest 5. Opaque gem 6. Origins 7. Proceed from a source 8. Rechristened 9. Liquorice flavored seed 13. Small amount 14. Mineral aggregate 17. Prefix for wrong 18. Point midway between E and SE

20. A single instance 21. French river 26. Undeveloped blossom 27. One pip domino 28. Fled on foot 30. Sheep bleat 31. One point N of due E 32. Father 36. A projecting part 37. Improved by editing 38. Made melodious sounds 39. Treatment 40. Agreeableness

41. Bell sound 42. Tennis contests 43. Furnace vessels 46. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.)

47. Licensed accountant 48. Crude potassium bitartrate 50. Insert mark 51. Election Stock Market (abbr.)

52. A health resort 54. So. Am. Indian people

Puzzle B

EYN

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: a derivational or inflectional affix appearing in the body of a word

Puzzle C

NIXFI LOOK ON PAGE 39, FOR THE ANSWERS

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ENTER YOUR COLOURING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! ENTER YOUR DRAWING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

WINNERS...

Up to five years

Charles Gilles Gagne Six to eight years

WINNERS… Up to five years

Oliver Cann Six to eight years

Anneke Aasman Nine to twelve years

Name: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________ __________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Age Up to five Six to eight Nine to twelve years years years Group:

Talaya Charlie Nine to twelve years

Entries for both contests should be dropped off or mailed to:

Chris Currie Congratulations to our winners and runners-up and good luck to those of you entering next week’s competition.

211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4.

Open to kids up to age 12. Entries for this week’s contests must be received by 12 pm next Monday in order to appear in next week’s paper. If your entry arrives late (which may happen with out-of-town entries), it will be judged along with the contestants from the following week. Please limit entries to ONE PER CHILD PER WEEK. The contests are divided into three age groups: Up to five years, Six to eight years, Nine to twelve years. Drawings for the drawing contest must be on a separate piece of paper and reproducible on a photocopier to win. (Black and white drawings on white paper are easier to reproduce.)

Winners will receive their prizes by mail so be sure to include your complete address!

Please note that only winning entries will be returned. WINNERS RECEIvE GIft CERtIfICatES fOR “AngelinA’s Toy BouTique”.

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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

RIVERDALE: FURNISHED room in home, N/S, N/P, N/D, clean, quiet home, internet, laundry, close to DT, $600/mon all incl.

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ATLIN GUEST HOUSE Deluxe Lakeview Suites Sauna, Hot Tub, BBQ, Internet, Satellite TV Kayak Rentals In House Art Gallery 1-800-651-8882 Email: atlinart@yahoo.ca www.atlinguesthouse.com

3-BDRM HOME in Copper Ridge, avail immed, lg yard, 1-bay garage, w/d, convenient location, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, $1,800/mon incls heat. 667-4463

SKYLINE APTS: 2-bdrm apartments, Riverdale. Parking & laundry facilities. 667-6958 $575, $785, $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 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 HOBAH APARTMENTS: Clean, spacious, walking distance downtown, security entrance, laundry room, plug-ins, rent includes heat & hot water, no pets. References required. 668-2005 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 2-BDRM UPPER level in Crestview, full bath, kitchen, L/R, garden, deck, shared laundry, N/P, avail May 15, $1,400/mon + 2/3 utils. 336-0903 GARAGE, COPPER Ridge, 24ʼx20ʼ, detached, insulated, cement floor, 12 shelves, worktable, 240 plug-in, great for mechanical, carpentry or art. Short term, $400/mon, long term w lease, $250/mon. Refs reqʼd.

668-2889 Available Now Newly renovated OFFICE SPACE & RETAIL SPACE Close to Library & City Hall A short walk to Main Street Phone 633-6396

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

HAINES, ASLASKA! Swan View Rental Cabins Right on the lake!

50 kms north of Haines, Alaska. www.tourhaines.com/lodging Ask about our special rates for Yukoners.

(907)766-3576 3-BDRM APT in a house, 2 full baths, dbl garage, shared laundry, N/S, pets negotiable. Refs & DD reqʼd, avail immed, $1,550/mon + utils. 334-1907 COUNTRY LIVING 20 minutes south of Whitehorse, individual studio suites with common areas, also 1-bdrm apt. N/S. For more info call 456 - 2135 after 7:00pm TAKHINI, 2-BDRM suite, new, main floor, sunny & bright, near College, school, Games Centre, responsible tenant, N/P, N/S, $1,350/mon + utils. 336-0444 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 1-BDRM CONDO d/t, bright, 2-yrs old, 2nd floor, energy efficient, 5 appliances, HRV, N/S, N/P, dd&refs reqʼd, avail May 1 or sooner, $1,200 + utils. 393-3924 ROOM IN PC, L/R w. 46” TV, satellite, wifi internet, bathroom, shared kitchen, laundry facilities, avail Apr 1, $600/mon. 689-0307 3-BDRM, 2-BATH Riverdale upper suite, dishwasher, shared laundry, garage, workshop, avail May 1, N/S, refs reqʼd, $1,500/mon + utilis. 604-614-4418 or www.riverdalerental.com 2-BDRM 1.5 bath, Teslin, lakeview, wood/oil heat, central location, large L/R, den, arctic entry, fenced yard, pets ok, NS, $750/mon +dd. 250-686-6416 Office/Studio Space Available 2000 square feet.

129 Copper Road. $2,000/ month includes utilities.

Space includes kitchen with stove Call Brenda or Michelle @ 667-2614 or e-mail: totalfire@northwestel.net ROOMMATE WANTED for duplex on greenbelt in Riverdale, am out of town and come into town every second weekend and for meetings. No parties or habitual drinkers. $875/mon. 334-9695

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 FURNISHED ROOM in condo, Riverdale, to share with 2 others and a dog, dd&refs reqʼd, avail immed, $550/mon all incl. 333-9492 FEMALE ROOMMATE for downtown house for April, then Sept through April 2015, queen size bed, $600/mon incl heat, elec & cable. 668-5185 FURNISHED ROOM in large home, all incl, TV, cable, wifi internet, storage, double bed, utils, laundry facilities, parking, share home with 4 adults, $650/mon. 667-7733 ROOM FOR rent, everything included, $600/mon. 336-1695 DOWNTOWN BRIGHT spacious 2-bdrm apt, top floor of 3-plex, views, shared yard/greenhouse, avail Apr. or May, N/P. $1,600/mon incl. heat/elec, 334-8001 ROOM FOR rent in beautiful PC home, long term prefered, close to trails/bus stop, N/P, no parties. $700/mon all incl + dd, call after 4:30 and weekends. 335-3136 3-BDRM 2-BATH home on corner lot in Arkell, great condition, avail Apr 1, $1,350/mon. 333-9157 or 335-9100 ROOMMATE WANTED to share upper floor of Riverdale house, elec, heat, internet, cable TV incl, N/P, avail Apr 1, $650/mon. Rick 332-6020 2-BDRM 1.5 bath, Teslin, L/R, family room, large arctic entry, well and sewer, lakeview, in town, oil/woodstove, large fenced yard, w/d, pets ok, N/S, $750/mon + utils.

335-4460 HALF-BASEMENT BACHELOR suite, PC, internet, heat, elec incl, recently painted, ceiling soundproofed, near bus & greenbelt.

NS in/outdoor, NP, no parties, long term, $975/mon, avail immed. 335-6850 1-BDRM, RIVERDALE, fully furnished, close to bus, shared kitchen, avail immed, N/P, N/S, $500/mon + utils + dd. 336-0368 ROOM FOR rent in house on Goldeneye St, fully furnished elec/heat incl, N/P, N/S, family house. $600/mon. 334-3186 2-BDRM HOUSE, 15 min from town on Carcross Road, recent renos/new pellet stove, available May 1st, $850/mon + dd. 668-2706 evenings/weekends or leave message OFFICE/WORK STUDIO, downtown, 200 sq ft, $310/mon. 633-3168 OFFICE/WORK STUDIO, downtown, 250 sq. ft, $360/mon. 633-3168 FURNISHED NICE room, quiet countryside, TV, internet, w/d, 15 mins from d/t, N/S, no dogs but small pet okay, $750/mon + $550 dd. 689-4751

for rent 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.

Approx. 750 sq ft

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

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

Please call Kevin at 334-6575 for more information.

4-BDRM 3-BATH house, Pineridge, 2,300 sq ft, large deck, all appliances, double attached garage, view lot. 667-7973 MOBILE HOME in Lobird Trailer Park, references please. $1,200/mon. Ann 336-0499 ROOM FOR rent, Riverdale condo, N/S, N/P, no drinking, clean & responsible tenant, $700/mon all incl. 399-4121 or 688-5288 LARGE 2-BDRM apt, Riverdale, quiet, secure bldg, large rooms, renovated, w/d, N/S, N/P, refs & dd reqʼd, $1,400/mon includes heat/hot water. 334-2269 3-BDRM FURNISHED energy efficient Takhini townhouse available May 1st. Incls maintenance & condo; fees. Min 1 yr lease expected, $1,735/mon. ravinach@gmail.com or 443-804-4434 FURNISHED BACHELOR apt. Clean & bright. Above ground, small deck, 15 mins from downtown. Close to bus stop. Responsible tenant. n/s, n/p, all inclʼd, $1,000/mon.

322-3116 SMALL RETAIL/OFFICE space in Sportees Building. View at 6098 6th Avenue, main entrance.

3-BDRM UPPER level, D/T, bright & clean, $1,700/mon incls heat. 334-6214 ROOM/SHARED ACCOMMODATION, Riverdale, looking for responsible person, $650/mon, first, last & dd, N/P, 456-7900 3-BDRM 2-BATH & rec room, Granger, upper level, w/d, fridge, stove, dishwasher, refs reqʼd, $1,850/mon includes all utils, avail July 1. 668-6446 or 336-1406 after 5:00pm.

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 HOUSE-SITTER IN Whitehorse, many seasons of experience, good with animals, plants, gardens, have local references. No fees. Discount on painting for longer sits.

335-2300 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE year-round, professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house. References. Call Tracy 334-2882 HOUSE IN McCrae, Golden Horn, or Carcross cut-off area, pets must be welcome, required for June 1. 393-2886 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE looking for place to rent in town for May 1st. 1 or 2 bdrm place that allows pets. 336-3074 HOUSE-SITTER AVAILABLE in Whitehorse, mature, many references, good with animals, gardens, some openings still remaining from June-Sept. Josef 335-2300 WANTED: 1-2 bedroom suite, house or cabin, long term rental, late 30's single female & well cared for/well behaved dog, low maintenance, quiet, clean and respectful, 506-260-6402

Real Estate 2 ACRE lot, Atlin, incl 28X34 newly constr unfinished 2-storey house & new 18x28 cabin, mobile home w basement to live in while house completed, well, water, septic, $195,000. 250-651-7868 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 COMING AVAILABLE, 3-bdrm 2-bath home in Watson Lake, $139,000. 536-2658

RIVERDALE LOT, 100x50, zoned RS but new services to support duplex or triplex, S-facing back, quiet street, alley, close to trails, 21 McQuesten, $169,900. wallymaltz@mac.com. Build in Riverdale 5 ATLIN lake view town lots. Prime location, Discovery Ave & 3rd St. 1 double lot incls old log house. Reduced to sell, $150,000 takes all. Email: mjbhome14@live.co.uk or John 250-676-9597 2 HECTARES in Robinson Subdivision (Mt.Lorne) with small 1 bedroom fully serviced house. 335-2034 TINY HOUSE on trailer, 144 sq.ft main + 72 loft, airy, beautiful, healthy, high quality, sheep wool insulation, incinolet, Bosch on-demand hotwater, Dickson propane F/P, R-30, $75,000. wallymaltz@mac.com. Live anywhere INCREDIBLE LAKEFRONT property 26 Beachfront Rd (California Beach), Tagish Lake. Well built open concept 2 bdrm cabin, insulated for winter use, approved pit privy, seasonal water system. $325,000. 334-7863 WATSON LAKE, 2,900 sq ft, 100% finished 4-bdrm office/home on 1/2 acre fenced private lot, for less than $1,300/mon own, build equity & investment. 536-2234 for info, lv msg MOUNTAINVIEW, 3-BDRM mobile home, 2 bathrooms, one is ensuite, skylight in kitchen, 47ʼ deck with view, fenced yard, shed, no pad fees, $249,000. 393-2291 CARCROSS, 4-BDRM house, fenced yard, all amenities, new roof, hot water tank, windows, etc, only 45 mins from town, good deal at $229,000. 867-821-4924 BIRDWATCHING, HIKING, gardening, fruit trees, self sufficiency within walking distance, small property in remote village in Costa Rica, c/w nice house and waterfall, $45,000 info: yukonwildthings@yahoo.com 1989 MOBILE home in Northland, large yard, corner lot. 335-6678 HANDYMAN SPECIAL, 76ʼx150ʼ lot on Oak St, PC, 1,000ʼ per floor, Feb. 14 new boiler/wood stove heat, $250,000 obo.

633-4259 16X16 CABIN shell. 8x13 timbers w/dovetail corners. 6ʼ extʼd deck. Doors & windows or not cut out. I will deliver & assemble the cabin, $10,000. byrongagne@gmail.com LAKEFRONT ACREAGE; approx 9.7 acres & 1000 ft waterfront on beautiful Crag Lake.

Treed & sloped with several good building sites. $230,000. 821-6011

Help Wanted 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 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 SKY HIGH WILDERNESS RANCH is looking for an experienced horse guide.

4 years experience guiding/training and first aid is required.

(Wilderness first aid preferred) Very labour intensive position.

Trail rides and possible pack trips.

Call Trudy or Gary for more info.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 DOWNTOWN DAYS CHILDCARE CENTRE Looking for an early childhood caregiver Training in early childhood or a related field required This position is 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday to Fridays Wage dependent on training and experience Call 667-6776, Echo or Lynda, for further information Resumes may be dropped off at 478 Range Road, faxed to 667-6736 or emailed to rustic@northwestel.net

Server

The Town and Mountain Hotel seeks an experienced Server for a busy, fast paced Lounge.

Please email or drop off résumé to Greg.

Head to Toe has openings for an Assistant Must be willing to work Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30.

Town & MounTain HoTel 401 Main STreeT wHiTeHorSe, Yukon

General Laborers, Equipment Operators, and Tradesmen of all disciplines JDS is a dynamic team focused on delivering quality engineering, procurement construction management solutions, permitting, community and First Nations relations, aviation services, heavy equipment leasing, project evaluation, mine and plant design, transport solutions, open pit and underground mining operations, locally, and internationally. From diamond mines to aviation services and more, our work transcends borders.

We specialize in taking projects from the early conceptual vision, right through to the various stages of planning and development.

We thrive on challenges and take pride in delivering on time, on budget and without harm.

JDS is seeking general laborers, equipment operators, and tradesmen of all disciplines to assist in the dismantling of the Sa Dena Hes concentrator North of Watson Lake.

Project to begin May 1st and continue through the summer.

Please submit your resume in confidence to hr@jdsmining.ca and specify “SA DENA HES” in the subject header.

Please drop off your resume at Head to Toe. 2nd & Jarvis • Mah’s Point 668-2179

Accounting techniciAn The duties of this position will be; • Assisting senior auditors with audit files, • Preparation of audit files including RAP, • Preparation of draft financial statements, including IFRS, for review by senior personnel, • Assistance with NTR files and review files, • An understanding of NPOs and their accounting processes, • Bookkeeping.

Qualifications • Course work in financial accounting and auditing usually gained from a post-secondary institution, • Working knowledge of Caseware, Connector, Smartsync, Excel and Word, • The ability to work in both official languages would be a benefit for the applicant.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience as an accounting technician working with audit files. The starting rate of pay for this position is $18.86 per hour. The standard work week is 40 hours per week. The NOC for this position is 1311. This position is open to underrepresented groups in the work place.

Please reply to M. McKay & Associates, Certified General Accountants, 204-208A Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2A9. Fax is 867-633-5440, email mm_assoc.office@northwestel.net.

CloSinG dAte iS MAY 2nd, 2014.

SELWYN CHIHONG MINING LTD.

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

ROSS RIVER DENA COUNCIL, ROSS RIVER LIARD FIRST NATION, WATSON LAKE

Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd. (SCML) is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of Community Liaison Officers (CLO) for its Selwyn Project in southeast Yukon.

We are looking for individuals who: • Have strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and are competent in the use of computers, the internet and Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Are self-directed and can work effectively with limited supervision and as a member of a team when required; and, • Have some knowledge/experience in the minerals/resource sector and are looking for new challenges and opportunities.

The CLO must work closely with community members, Chief and Council, economic development corporations, educational and training institutions as well as with the SCML Community Human Resource Coordinator, supervisors and management personnel at the Project site and with the managers/supervisors and the Vancouver corporate office.. The ability to understand and communicate in Kaska Dena language is highly desirable.

General responsibilities include: • Developing and maintaining effective communications and strong relations between the Company and local Communities; • Mentoring of potential employees, especially the youth, plus recruitment and encouragement of employees as required; and, • Developing and enhancing relationships with local businesses and Economic Development Corporations, and promoting information about SCML business and/or contracting opportunities.

This is full-time, 40 hours per week, salary position with Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel are required. There will be travel to local communities, regional centers and to the Selwyn Project site as needed. Travel to the Vancouver office and other centers outside of Yukon may be necessary on occasion.

The starting/hiring salary will be based upon the candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range of $52,000 - $57,000. The selected candidate must consent to a pre-employment medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. The selection process is a joint Kaska-SCML process in each Community.

Interested qualified candidates may request a full Job Description and submit their resumes by email to: careers@chihongmining.com with the heading “CLO”; or, by fax, addressed to “CLO” at 1-604-681-8344.

Candidates must identify for which SCML-Kaska CLO position they are applying: either, Ross River Dena Council in Ross River or Liard First Nation in Watson Lake.

Closing Date: Monday, April 14th, 2014

Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd. (SCML) is pleased to announce that Nora Ladue has accepted a new position with the Company as the Community Human Resources Coordinator and Coach (CHRC).

Nora has done an outstanding job over the past three years as the SCML Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Ross River Dena Council members as well as for all residents of Ross River.

In her new capacity, Nora’s broad mandate is to advise on and implement strategies to retain and promote community-based employees as well as to assist our community-based employees, and potential employees, in creating and maintaining a worklife balance; identifying career path opportunities; developing existing and new skills; and supporting the human resources of the communities where SCML works. Nora will work closely with the leadership and CLOs for both Ross River Dena Council and Liard First Nation. She will also work closely with our Selwyn site managers/supervisors and the Vancouver corporate office.

Nora will continue with her current duties as we undertake a search for a new CLO in Ross River. At the same time, we are moving ahead quite quickly in our search for a CLO for Liard First Nation. Nora is committed to working with everyone to ensure a smooth transition.

We congratulate Nora on her new position.

Richard (Shilin) Li CEO

FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED Full Time Assistant required immediately for Pine Dental.

Experience required.

Please fax resume to 867-668-5121 or drop off at clinic at 101-204 Black St. WANTED: FORESTRY Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Experienced in planning and harvesting operations. Full time permanent. E-Mail resume: njb_ins@telusplanet.net.

DAWSON CITY Looking for an experienced cook for exclusive Greek cuisine restaurant For more information contact Tony Dovas 867-993-5868 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. PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

Experienced Sales Staff Required for retail store.

Prefer 25 or over.

Fashionable, computer skills, sewing experience an asset.

Apply in person to Andrea: 6098 6th Avenue with references.

KAL TIRE is looking for full-time team members in Shipping & Receiving & the Front Shop Pay depends on experience Contact: Rick Copes 633-4482 rick_copes@kaltire.com

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 ALPINESTARS MOTORCROSS boots, Size 12, bought at Yukon Yamaha, hardly used. 660-5101 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association – 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 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 RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps?

Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night.

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

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 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 BAFFIN SNOPACKS Boots, sz 12, Arctic type, new, $90. 660-5101 DOWN SLEEPING bag, older but plenty warm, $40. 660-5101 NEW ENVIROLET compost toilet, waterless, includes ducting, $2,200 obo. 633-6502 OIL FURNACE, 3 yrs old, just serviced professionally. Olsen BML80B, 59,000-97,000, BTU/hr. EnergyGuide 83, $1,000. 335-8153 :) = full woodshed.

Super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine, $190/cord delivered in Whitehorse. Text or call Doug Martens/Teslin @ 334-7364 ROYAL WEDDING Album, $20, King Tutankhamenʼs Treasures, $20, Mandrell family album, signatured, $20, assorted novels, $5. 633-3113 JACQUES COUSTEAU Collection set of 4, #1 Life & Death in a Coral Sea, #2 Dolphins, #3 Sharks, #4 Whales, Collection of 4, $100.

633-3113 PROPANE TANK/BOTTLE, 100 lbs, full of propane, no rust, great cond, never used, $200 obo. 393-2110 HONDA GENERATOR, needs some work; Yamaha generator, needs a fuel tank.

633-3116 or 334-3160 QUEEN SIZE Cdn. Tire air bed on legs, like new, $50. 667-6991 VINTAGE STEREO cabinet record player, Zenith floor model, flips over for compact storage, serious offers, 333-9020 VARIOUS POCKET books from 60s & 70s, Kurt Vonnegut, Mark Vonnegut, Richard Brautigan, John Le Carre, Tom Robbins, W.P. Kinesella, Roald Dahl, Herman Hesse, etc. 660-5101 VINTAGE CLEMENT canoe paddles, T-handle, 56” and 60”, 8ʼ blade, $30 ea. 660-5101 SLIDE SORTER, like new, $20. 667-6907 3 MENʼS wool jackets, size L, good cond, $20 ea. 667-6907 18 240 watt electrical plug receptacles wired into elec boxes, offers. 4 Green Hornet LED lights for dark room, $5 ea. 334-7535 HONEYWELL DIGITAL thermostat, model Focus Pro 5000, 5-yr warranty, new, $25.

Daytol cooling thermostat, $50. 336-4202 3 1000 sq.ft. rolls of Thermaflow poly sheeting, super white reflective, $25 per roll.

334-7535 2 HONEYWELL Air Genius air purifier, screens out microbials, mould, bacteria, new $225, asking $100. 336-4202 15 1000 watt HPS, high efficient light bulbs, $25 ea. 5 1000 watt IMH bulbs, $25 ea.

334-7535 3 8” inline Hurricane fans, used, $100. 1 8” Hurricane fan, new, $150. 336-4202 SHEET METAL air ducting adapters, 3 10”-8”, 3 8”-6”, 1 10”- 3 8”, thermo insulated ducting 6”, 8”, 10”, various lengths, offers.

334-7535 8 1000 watt light reflector hoods w class bottom, enclosed w 6” air cooled ports, $75 ea.

7 1000 watt 6” ported” glass tube w batwing reflector, A$80 ea 9 1000 watt ballasts Lumatek 240 power supply only, $100 ea. 3 Intermatic model T104 heavy duty timers, $35 ea. 334-7535 9 1000 watt ballasts dual 120/240 watt w dimmable & super lumens from 50%-110% operating output, super efficient, lightweight and cool, $150 ea. 336-4202 MANFROTTO VIDEO Head and Tripod: Manfrotto Video Head (504HD) with 3-section Carbon Fiber Tripod (MPRO 535) and nylon carry case (MBAG100PN). Like-new condition. $950. 667-6472 YAMAHA EF4600DX generator, both 120 & 240 volt, economy (auto) idle, low oil alert, 21lt fuel tank, good cond, $1,500 obo.

332-2113 VINTAGE STORAGE trunks for bedding, etc, cedar lined, serious offers only, 333-9020 POOL TABLE, 5 regular pool cues, 1 child's pool cue, granny stick, cue/ball rack, score board, 3 sets of balls, $550. 334-3158 SEEDLING BOXES, various sizes, free for the taking, call for info. 667-6907 NEW 3120XP Husqvarna chainsaw, used once, $1,250 obo. 334-6094 FLOUR MILL, Lee Household S600, 1/4hp motor, adjustable stone grinding setting for a variety of grains, exc. cond. New $700.00, $300 firm. 821-6011 FOR SALE : newly constructed out house.

For more information call 334-3997 HIGH QUALITY, new compost toilet, odour free operation, reliable, highly efficient self contained unit, used world wide, many commercial applications, ideal for remote locations. $2,200 obo. 633-6502

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 PLANT STARTER pots. 668-4186

1750 POWER converter, $275, mini cement-mixer, $175, both from Cdn Tire, both still in boxes, 633-4606

Computers & Accessories

14ʼX16ʼX6ʼ CANVAS wall tent, new, $1,200 w/out frame. 334-8335

EPSON PHOTO R1800 color printer, free.

633-3154

DOUBLE STAINLESS steel kitchen sink, c/w faucets, & lazy Susan, all in gd cond, $50. 667-2760

Electrical Appliances

WINDOW, WOOD framed slider, sealed double pane, fits 47.5” x 24” opening. $40 firm. 821-6011

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

APPLE AIRPORT Extreme Model No. A1408, 2011, 5th generation. Excellent condition, original packaging. $75. 667-6472

CEDAR SIDING, 1x6x8' TnG planed both sides, 3 lifts, each has 216 pieces, covers approx 780 sq ft. $1,350/lift or .80 cents per lf. 867-335-1088 for more details

VINTAGE GLASS milk jars. 13 qt and 3 pint size. Perfect for vases or craft projects. $30 takes all. 821-6011 RV PLASTIC water tank 15 gal. 8”x16”x30”, exc cond, $50 firm. 821-6011

GRANDMAʼS CUTLERY. Some silver, some not. Good for craft projects. 28 spoons; 8 forks; 3 knives. $25 firm. 821-6011

Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS

32,000 BTU Geostove, gravity oil stove, perfect for cabin, camp, greenhouse. 334-8335

3DHD SAMSUNG TV, 2 glasses, $800.

336-3093

DEARBORN 2 bottom furrow plow. Fits a three point hitch, $500 obo. 633-6502

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

PACKER/SWAMPER Whitehorse, YT (91870 Alaska Hwy) We need summer help for a busy household moving company. You must be able to carry weights of 10-50 lbs, taking inventory and disassembling and re-assembling furniture.

SEAGATE EXTERNAL Hard Drive w/2TB capacity, new, $120. GE Answering Machine w/instruction manual, $10 obo. Battery charger for 4AA, 4AAA or 9V nickel Cardium batteries, $5. 633-2093

underhill geomatics ltd.

Professional Land Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers

PROPANE DRYER, new, $1,200. 334-8335

TVs & Stereos

CINTIQ 12WX Tablet Display, incl.Pen, Driver Software and manual, hardly used, compatible with Window and Mac, new $1,200, asking $800. 867-863-5404

AutoCAD/ Drafting Position • • • •

Basic AutoCAD skills are mandatory Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D an asset Experience in Legal Surveys and/or Engineering Drafting preferred Field Survey experience is desirable

We offer a competitive wage and full benefits package.

Please forward your resume to: cfriesen@underhill.yk.ca, or drop by our office at 4081 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse, YT

This is a temporary summer position starting at the end of April, 2014 and ending August 31, 2014. Daily/weekly overtime and weekend hours may apply.

Training provided. **End of Summer Retention Bonus Available $500** Please apply by sending your resume to Marica MacDonald at

marica.macdonald@matco.ca

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

Organizing Committee Volunteer – Relay For Life Whitehorse OPPORTUNITY Are YOU a LEADER and TEAM PLAYER? Getting involved with Relay For Life will allow you to gain or enhance your leadership skills in event planning, networking, leadership and project management. We are looking for energetic, organized volunteers to join our team in many different roles. Outlined below is a brief overview of roles that may be available. If any of these appeals to you, register today and you will be contacted by a member of our staff to discuss current opportunities in more detail.

OVERVIEW OF AVAILABLE ROLES: Leadership Chair: Are you a mover and a shaker? Like to lead and inspire others to do their best? This may the role for you! You will help establish a local timeline and tactics to ensure event success; track event progress; and provide coaching and support to other committee members.

Team Development: Are you a natural networker? Use that outgoing, persuasive personality to recruit new Relay teams and participants in your community; or to handle the ongoing stewardship, appreciation and recognition of past, current and potential participants.

Event Development: Do you love to plan a party? This subcommittee is responsible for the planning and coordination of all physical components of the event, including logistics, food and beverage, entertainment and activities and ceremonies development - to name but a few!

Fundraising Development:

Do you like to champion a great cause?

Use your creative and motivating style to help our teams and participants reach their fundraising goals through coaching, helping with fundraising ideas, and ensuring that they know where to find the tools and resources we have available for their use.

Survivor Development: Do you agree that cancer survivorship is worthy of a world class celebration?

Bring your caring, festive efforts to honor these victors and their caregivers. This subcommittee recruits new survivors while stewarding and recognizing past and current survivors, and hosts a Survivors’ Reception at your Relay event.

BENEFITS • Develop or enhance key leadership skills • Build your resume • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who have been impacted by cancer • Meet new people and have fun!

TRAINING & SUPPORT • Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Orientation and Volunteer Handbook • Role-specific training • Support from Leadership Volunteers and Staff Partners SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Delegating, interpersonal, organizing, planning/Logistics, networking/sales and fundraising skills COMMITMENT 5 hours/week from March-May 2014 REGISTRATION Click here to register for this position and/or contact Willow Lacosse, Revenue Coordinator, at 867-334-6175

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

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

Community Services

request for Proposals

Project Evaluator

Council of Yukon First Nations – Cancer Care Project April 7, 2014 to January 31 2017

Closing Date: April 4, 2014– 4:00 pm Location: Whitehorse CAnCEr CArE initiAtivE BACkgrounD: The Council of Yukon First Nations is set to begin a multi-year cancer care initiative for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) people. With critical partnerships and First Nation direction, the cancer journey will be addressed in an effort to make this process more seamless for FNIM people in the Yukon Territory and help reduce the cancer burden for these communities improving the experience for patients.

FoCus oF EvALuAtion: The focus of this contract will be to evaluate the overall collective impact/value of the Yukon Cancer Care Project that will be ongoing from March 2014 to January 2017.

Deliverables include: • Prepare an evaluation plan as required by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer guidelines • Evaluate project as per evaluation plan • Provide evaluation reports on the initiative as required

rEquirEmEnts: • Knowledge of Yukon First Nations communities and services • Knowledge of Yukon First Nations and rural community issues, process and priorities • Travel to evaluation working group meetings across Canada

Information collected during this contract will adhere to Ownership Control Access and Possession principles remain property of Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and will require permission to be used otherwise.

ProPosAL suBmission: The proposal shall include the following to be considered: • Current resume • Summary of your related work or initiatives you have conducted or participated in • Costing and timeline for your hourly work only

A Schedule of Duties will be made available to interested applicants. Please submit your proposal no later than April 4, 2014 4:00 pm to: Name: Lori Duncan Address: Council of Yukon First Nations, 2166-2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 4P1 Phone: (867) 393-9230 Fax: (867) 668-6577 E-mail: lori.duncan@cyfn.net

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ASUS P5Q Pro Motherboard, Intel Core2 Quad Q8400 @2.66GHz 4 Core processor 6MB DDR2 Memory, 667-2066

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

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS FENDER TELECASTER electric guitar, made in US, like new, $1,200. 334-3009 PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com

ROLAND CUBE 40 XL guitar amp, 40 watts of power, clean, overdrive and reverb, amp in new condition, very compact, c/w manual. $250. 333-9084 JAY TURSER electric guitar, new strings, strat. style. $120. 333-9084 FULL-SIZED VIOLIN for sale. Never played.

Comes with case, bow and instructional video on how to learn. $300. 668-7659.

GUITAR RAVEN Acoustic A-series with case, 660-5101 BEAVER CREEK acoustic guitar, c/w voyager soft shell case, new strings, $140.

333-9084

Firewood

FENDER SQUIER Vintage modified precision bass, exc cond, c/w gig bag, $385. Thomas at 867-660-4826, lv msg

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

FENDER SUPER Champ X2 HD guitar amplifier, mint, $350. Thomas @ 867-660-4826, lv. msg YAMAHA DIGITAL piano, $700. 336-3093 FIBERGLASS BONGOS, red, heavy duty double-braced tilting stands chrome. Ideal for use within a drum set or stand alone.

Tools. $175. 668-5701 TRABEN CHAOS Core Bass with strap, hard case, amp & amp cord, 1 year old, great cond, plays well. 335-5185 VINTAGE FENDER Bandmaster Reverb (TFL 5005-D), 45 watt guitar amp, tube amp made in the 70s, 2 12” speakers, stage amp, stands over 3ʼ tall, $850. 333-9084 SAMICK 30 watt guitar amp, $80. 333-9084

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.

INVITATION TO TENDER

2014 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL LANDFILL OPERATIONS TENDERS will be received at the office of the Manager of Financial Services at City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C2 before 4:00:00 pm local time, Thursday, April 24th, 2014.

Tenders must have the seal of the Tenderer affixed and must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked "TENDER FOR THE 2014 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL LANDFILL OPERATIONS, ATTENTION: MANAGER FINANCIAL SERVICES." This tender is to manage the disposal of domestic wastes that will be landfilled at the Son of War Eagle Waste Management Facility.

The work will require the spreading, placing and compacting of Domestic (ICI), and Construction Demolition (C&D) wastes being disposed of within the landfill. The work will also include managing the disposal of large recyclable materials such as scrap metal, tires, and white goods, as well as the grubbing/stripping and brushing pile.

Tender documents may be obtained by qualified Tenderers who are or will be authorized to conduct business in the City of Whitehorse, from the office of the Manager of Financial Services at City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon on or after 12:00 PM local time Friday, April 4th, 2014.

A $50.00 nonrefundable tender deposit, payable to the City of Whitehorse, will be required to obtain Tender documents.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads $150 per cord Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 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 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 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 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432 DONʼS FIREWOOD 100+-cord bucked firewood always available No-charge emergency delivery Kwanlin Dun/Social Services Why wait? Prompt delivery $240/cord City limits No excuses 393-4397

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 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 8MM MAUSER, hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, sights & rings, $300 firm, PAL req'd.

667-2276 NORINCO JW 27 bolt action .22 LR with 2.5X scope, $160. 668-6716 RUGER M77 Mark II all weather stainless steel cal. .223, new, $700. 668-6716 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 SAKO TIKKA 300 WSM lite stainless, exc cond, muzzle break, Burris 3x9 scope unmounted, limbsaver, bi pod, PAL required, $1,400. 633-2449 NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS course presented by Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, April 5 & 6. For more info call 633-6536 or 334-1688 REMINGTON .308 ACC-AD tactical sniper rifle (1-10 twist, threaded muzzle,sun shade) with Bushnell Elite 4-15-40 scope, external hash marks, turret style. comes with sling, hard case/rounds. 336-8525 GSG 1911 hand gun .22 caliber, weighted replica of the .45acp, c/w 2 clips, carry case, restricted licence required, $400 obo.

336-8525 S&W MODEL 64 revolver, .38 special, 6 shots, stainless, exc cond, 101 mm barrel, $600. 668-6716 MUZZLELOADER SCOPE, lightly used Nikon Omega 3-9x40, $100. Mike 633-2945 SEARS ROEBUCK J.C. Higgins, 12-gauge bolt action shotgun w tube magazine, blued 27” barrel, walnut stock, recoil pad, all good cond, $200. Bill @ 633-2443

Employment Opportunity

FEG DOUBLE action semi-auto 9 mm pistol, 4.5” barrel, blue frame/slide, checked walnut stocks, cross between Browning H Power & S&W model 39, good cond, $500. Bill @ 633-2443

Wanted WANTED: WOOD stove for the garage, preferably RSF. 334-6868 WANTED TO buy: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

WANTED: OLDER style double paned wooden framed windows for solarium, 4x3ʼ, 4x4ʼ, or 4x5ʼ, 668-5964 WANTED: DOG-SITTER in your home for 8 lb dog, no other pets, please, for June, July & Aug, Monday through Thursday overnight.

Will pay well. 633-6401 for info.

WANTED: PLEXIGLAS floor mat for home office chair. Must be thicker material for use on plush carpets. Call Ken @ 633-4686 WANTED: SNOWBLOWER, Craftsman 10HP dual stage 32", for parts only, does not need to be working. Call Ken @ 633-4686 WANTED: LAMINATE flooring: need 1-2 boxes of Dreamfloor v-groove wood laminate in "Canyon Acacia" colour. 667-4616 WANTED: FORD Owners, CRG Mystery shopping looking for people to mystery shop local dealership while getting oil change. Get paid to fill out online survey, reimbursed for the service. www.crgms.com WANTED: CORELLE round plates & bowls in any pattern. Any amount is fine. Full set not necessary. Reasonably priced. 393-3682 SPRING TIME MEANS CLEAN UP TIME! WILL PAY CASH FOR UNWANTED ITEMS: Downsizing, de-junking, moving, estate dispersals Call Brenda @ 993-3689 in the Dawson City area for a free no obligation assessment.

WANTED: SEA can for storage. 633-3086

Cars

Expression of Interest for: Curriculum Developer/Researcher Early Childhood Development (ECD)

School of Health, Education & Human Services Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Hourly Rate: $32.30 to $36.33 Competition No.: 14.37 Initial Review Date: April 4, 2014 Yukon College is looking for an interested and qualified candidate to develop curriculum in the Early Childhood Development program area. Duties will include: researching, developing and mapping ECD courses and incorporating current standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant post-secondary degree, preferably at the graduate level, with experience developing curriculum and delivering adult education programming in the field of human services.

All enquiries to:

For additional position information, please contact: Ann Gedrose, Instructor/Coordinator, ECD Email: agedrose@yukoncollege.yk.ca Phone: (867) 668-8793

www.whitehorse.ca

CZ RINGNECK sxs 12-gauge shotgun, unfired, NIB, 28” black chromed barrels, 5 interchangeable chokes, checkered walnut stocks, recoil pad, $1,000. Bill @ 633-2443

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

Each Tender must be accompanied by the Tender Security as specified in the tender documents. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the Tender which the City deems to be in its own best interest. Tenders submitted

by Fax will not be accepted nor considered.

Dave Albisser Manager Water & Waste Services City of Whitehorse 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse Phone: (867) 668-8351 Fax: (867) 668-8653

WINCHESTER MODEL 67 .22 single shot bolt action, good cond, $150. Winchester model 77 semi-auto .22, good cond, $250.

Bill @ 633-2443

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

2011 KIA Forte SX Koup, 6-spd manual, black, great cond, like new, c/w set of winter/summer tires, 37,000kms, 2 yrs warranty left, need something different for work, $14,000. 335-3210 2010 MAZDA 3 GS Sport, 6-spd manual, 2.5 L 4 cyl, fully loaded, power everything, full size/factory spare, 16" studded winter tires, low kms, warranty remaining, well maintained, $14,900. 335-3691 2010 TOYOTA Corolla, great cond, exc fuel economy, 4-dr, manual, 60,500kms, c/w winter/summer tires/rims, $13,500 obo.

335-2999 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R 750, mint condit, 5,000 kms, well maintained, $7,600 obo or trade for dirt bike, quad or truck of equal value. 335-1106 2007 HONDA Civic, 4-dr, auto, new windshield, all power options, good tires, lots of service records, clean, runs great, 200,000km. 667-4463 2006 PONTIAC Solstice convertible sports car, 65,000 km, 2.4 4 cyl 177hp, 5-spd standard, Immaculate, great sound, great heater. $19,500. Spring is coming!

633-5470 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta TDI, 130,000 kms. 633-4531 2005 KIA Majestis 4-dr sedan, $4,700 obo.

333-0129 2005 TOYOTA Echo Hatchback, red, exc cond, c/w second set of winter tires/rims, 132,000kms, $7,500 obo. 335-0607 or 334-5190

2005 TOYOTA Sienna, 190,000kms, 4 mounted new summer/4 mounted studded winters, new mounted spare, command start, Light Force lights, ipod/Sirius wiring, well maintained, Dawson CIty. 334-9328 2004 HONDA CRV 4 Cyl. all wheel drive, std. Single owner, regular maintenance, good condition, 170,000 km and $8,800, negotiable. Call 633-5002 1999 JETTA 2.0L, gas, body in decent cond, engine is good, needs standard trans, 40 mpg highway, 333-0788 1987 DODGE 600 4-door 6cyl runs good, interior clean, paint not pretty but good solid transportation, $1,500 obo. 334-8089 1982 CHRYSLER Cordova slant 6, auto, good shape, make offer. 336-1695

Trucks

We Sell Trucks!

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

2010 FORD Escape XLT Sports Edition, 55,300kms, V-6, 4-WD, power everything, hitch, moonroof, leather, remote start, Blue Tooth, Sirius, LED interior lights, paid $37,000 new, asking $18,900. 336-3033 2010 FORD F150 Lariat quad cab 4X4, 89,000 kms, white canopy, leather, command start, driving lights, exc cond, 2 sets factory rims//tires, $29,500. 333-9551 2010 NISSAN X Terra offroad edition, 6-spd standard, like new, 61,000km, 332-3928 2009 FORD Ranger 4x4 Supercab Sport, V6, 5-spd auto, great cond, 72,000 km, leather, AC, MP-3 player, tow pgk, step boards, new winter/all weather tires, $16,900 obo. 633-4342

2004 F150 Lariat crew cab, 205,000kms, after market exhaust, intake, wheels & programmer, $8,000. 393-3973 lv msg

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

2004 F250 diesel 4x4 crew cab short box, 165,000kms, 6" lift, after market exhaust & programmer, $17,000. 867-393-3973 lv msg

1998 DODGE 3500 dually & 2008 F250 4x4.

335-3243

2004 FORD F350 Super Duty diesel, extʼd cab, $13,000 obo. 333-0129 2004 GMC 7 passenger Safari van, blue, 170,000km, well maintained, $5,800 obo, 334-5491 for info 2004 RAM 2500 4X4 diesel, long box, auto, 6” lift, new trans, set up for work, $23,000 obo. 536-2658 2003 FORD E-350, 1 ton cargo van, clean, with shelves & separator, gas, 5.4l engine, auto, good 4 season tires, new battery, 210,000 kms, $8,000 obo. 335-3674 2003 GMC 2500HD, 167,000kms, headache rack, camper special, $10,500. 334-9782 2002 CHEV Silverado 4x4 ext cab, 4-dr, V8 auto, cruise, new Wrangler tires, $5,999.

667-7777 or 336-2029 2002 GMC Sonoma SLS 4X4 quad cab, auto, 4.3L V6, power everything, 192,000 kms, exc cond, good rubber, full size spare, tow package, canopy, racks, $8,500.

335-3692

1997 SUBURBAN 4WD, 208,000 kms, well maintained, $5,000 obo. 668-3243 1994 DODGE Dakota 4X4, extʼd cab, V8, 318 motor, 210,500kms, canopy, $3,600.

821-3369 1992 TOYOTA 4-Runner, 4X4, 22re, 4-cyl, 5-spd standard, good tires, new timing chain/main brake lines, price includes identical parts vehicle, 346,000km, $2,500 obo.

867-863-5508 1991 GMC 1500 diesel 4X4, good shape, make offer. 336-1695 1979 1-TON flat deck, dually, 68,000 km, $2,500. 393-2728

Auto Parts & Accessories BLUE LENSES for 10” Lightforce lights, $35.

667-6907

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

Wolverine Mine Career Opportunities

Metallurgy Student

Wolverine Mine, Yukon

Yukon Zinc Corporation is interested in hiring a Metallurgy Summer or Coop Student at its Wolverine Mine in the southeast Yukon Territory.

Responsibilities Reporting to a Mill Metallurgist, the Metallurgical Student will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the mineral processing plant and the metallurgy team. More specific responsibilities include: • Compile & file Daily Shift Mill Operators reports.

• Prepare & send Daily Mill morning production reports • Provide daily and/or weekly updates to the reagent tracking files.

• Gather and prepare daily On-Stream- Analyzer (OSA) Calibration samples • Collect weekly Thickener overflow samples • Conduct bench flotation testing, sample preparation & screen analysis.

Requirements • 2nd or 3rd year Mineral Processing or related program • Able to work a rotational work schedule of 2 weeks in x 2 weeks out • Must be living or staying in Whitehorse, YT • Consent to a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug & alcohol screening.

Note: This is a 3-4 month term position

If you have strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer care skills, and a desire to prepare quality in-flight meals, we have an opportunity for you!

For complete details visit flyairnorth.com/careers CLOSING DATE: 4 April 2014 LOCATION: Whitehorse, Yukon POSITION TYPE: Permanent full-time If you are interested in this position, please submit your resumé to Krista Power on or before 4 April 2014.

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

2005 F150 Super Crew, loaded, leather int, FX4, sun roof, 135,000kms, black, $16,500.

334-3160 or 633-3116

1990 TOYOTA Hiace, AWD, diesel, auto, excellent fuel consumption, 8 passenger or great camping/handicapped vehicle, 128,000 kms, $4,500. 333-9020

1997 DODGE Ram 1500, good cond, 217,000 km, new tires, must go, all offers considered, $5,000 obo. 335-4501 or thesnarkhunter@hotmail.com

Our Catering Agents provide legendary northern hospitality and customer service to our passengers by keeping them well fed and happy. In our commissary style production kitchen, Air North’s Catering Agents are part of a dynamic team that is driven by culinary excellence. Each day our in-house kitchen caters to upwards of 480 customers. A positive, professional attitude and the ability to work in a team environment are required to work in this fast-paced environment.

2008 TOYOTA Tacoma, extra cab, canopy, 4 cyl, manual, 93,000 kms, mostly highway, exc cond, 2 sets rims/tires, great gas mileage, $15,000. 668-3584

2006 GMC 1500 extʼd cab 4x4, fully loaded leather seats, box liner and cover, new tires, non-smoker, 180,000kms, $15,500. 778233-2855 or 250-651-7880

1997 DODGE 2500 4X4 Cummins, 169,000kms, one owner, dealer serviced since new, all records, pristine condition, $17,500 obo. 456-2130

CATERING AGENTS

2008 GMC Acadia AWD SLT1 (SUV), 92,000km, blue-gold crystal metallic, fully loaded (no Nav), 7 seats, 3rd row foldable, great family vehicle. New price, $18,000 obo.

333-0033

2006 FORD F-150 4X4 ext cab, 5.4L, incl winter/summer tires, camper tie downs, towing pkg, recently replaced brakes, clean/reliable, 183,000kms, $12,000 obo.

867-863-5508

1998 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, std, candy apple red, new tires, front end & brakes, $5,800. 336-3566 or 393-3490

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2008 F-150 SuperCrew XLT/XTR Plus pkg.

Ford extended warranty, summer/winter wheels, power everything, sunroof, tow pkg, canopy, 6ʼ6” bed, 117,000kms, $17,500 obo.

332-5985 leave message.

2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited AWD 7 passenger minivan, 75,000 kms, power sliding doors/rear hatch, sunroof, all options, new winter tires on rims, serious offers only, 333-9020

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Mill OperatOr

Wolverine Mine, Yukon Yukon Zinc Corporation has immediate openings for qualified Mill Operators in the mineral processing plant at its Wolverine Mine project in the southeast Yukon Territory. Make Wolverine Mine your next career choice!

Requirements • Demonstrated processing plant operating experience in any or all of the following: › Control Room › Flotation › Reagents › Dewatering • Experience in copper, zinc, lead mineral processing is an asset • Excellent work ethics and demonstrated record of safety leadership • Able to work a 2 week x 2 week rotation.

• Consent to a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug & alcohol screening

2005 F250 FX4 6.0 crew cab short box, lots of extras, runs good, am upgrading, $8,999 obo. 1998 F150 Lariat super cab 4x4, runs good $3,500 obo. 335-7327

Wolverine is a “dry camp”, fly-in/fly-out underground mine operation. The mine site is located midway between Ross River and Watson Lake on the Robert Campbell Highway and is approximately 280 km by air northeast of Whitehorse.

2005 F350 diesel Lariat, 4wd, long box, fully loaded, all engine updates, orig owner, exec cond, 160,000kms, $18,000. 334-9436 or 667-4463

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume via the Current Careers option on our website at www.yukonzinc.com, or by fax, toll-free, at (866) 887-7517.

2005 FORD F-250 4X4 FX4, off-rd pkg, trailer pkg, a/c, cruise control, box liner, new windshield & more, $10,900 obo. 660-5166 2005 TOYOTA Sequoia 4 WD, 158,000kms, 8 passenger, leather, new Goodyear tires, electric brake controller, $22,000.

867-660-4723 or 867-332-5450

flyairnorth.com/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted.

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

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

WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS? The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse ☛ THE YuKon nEws Is Also AVAIlABlE AT no CHARGE In All YuKon CoMMunITIEs AnD ATlIn, B.C.

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Pets of the Week!

J & W Hi hi hi hi hi! We are both really new to shelter life, so the staff here are still getting to know us.

We are both very shy but the key to my affection is a toy!

I love squeak toys and anyone willing to play with me. I would do better in a home with older children as the younger ones scare me a bit.

Come on down and say hi!

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

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

2014

have your pets spayed or neutered.

For inFormation call

633-6019

LOST/FOUND LOST

• none at this time.

FOUND

• 8th and Jarvis street, medium, brown and white chest, husky wearing a leather studded collar no tags, contact Joanne @3933573 (15/03/14)

• Hamilton Blvd near Falcon drive, medium dog, long black curly hair, not wearing a collar, contact Kristen @ 3348622 (17/03/14) • Black street and 7th ave, small dog, black and white with a curly tail, female, no collar, contact alrs @ 604-347-7115 (25/03/14)

RUNNING AT LARGE...

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

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

• 6 months old, female, Husky / labX, blonde ( Winnie) • 4 yr old, neutered male, husky, black and white (rikki) • 2 yr old, neutered male, maltese, white (Zeus)

• 2 yr old, DSH, brown spayed female (minou)

DOGS

TIRES, size 285/75 R16.

2005 YAMAHA V Star 1100 cc, exc cond, c/w helmet, cover, Vance & Hines pipes, 13,000kms, $5,500 obo. 334-9098

843 BOBCAT, 4,500 hrs, c/w bucket, blade, well maintained, ready for work, $14,000.

456-8833 (cell) or 867-399-7010

NEW RANCHO shocks for 2005 Chev pick-up, $120 obo. 334-9357

1995 SLE touring snow machine, good overall condition, $800 obo. 334-9357

ALTERNATOR FOR 1995 Toyota Corolla, 1 year old. $100 obo. 867-660-4723 or 867-332-5450

SMALL DIRTBIKE, little use, $400 obo.

668-3243

VARIOUS SIZE and type of water pumps for mining, diesel engines, 1 hydraulic for floating, 1 pump only, can deliver to Whitehorse. email brmining@hushmail.com Wesley 250235-3333

• 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/rottie, black and brown (tristan) • 7 yr old, spayed female, beagle/houndX, brown and black (tootsie) • 3yr old, neutered male, akita, grey and white (a.J.) • 4 yr old, spayed female, chihuahua, brown (Jilly) • 4 yr old, neutered male, chihuahua, cream (Willie)

TIRES! TIRES! TIRES! Seasonal Changeover Good used tires–15”,16”,17”,18”,19” and 20”–lots to choose from. $25 to $150 a tire. $25 to mount and balance per tire.

Mechanical Services Call Art 334-4608 GALVANIZED HEADACHE rack to fit short box pick-up, $200. 50-gal Tidy Tank and pump, $400. 336-8406 1994 CHRYSLER Concord for parts, winter/summer tires. 633-3982 TRUCK TIRES, LT 265/70 R17, 3 Pirelli Scorpion STR white letter, $75 ea, 3 for $200, 2 Michelin ATX A/S, $50 ea, 2 for $80.

660-5166

Pets 3/4 PUG & 1/4 chug puppy for sale, 3.5 months old, has all shots update, $450. Inquire at 633-5362 15-GAL FISH tank with all accessories & food, comes with large Jack Dempsey fish and large sucker fish, $80. 633-4707 F1 LABRADOODLE puppies, Chocolate females & Black males, ready to go 16th May, will deliver to Whitehorse.

Call 867-536-2296

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles TAITʼS CUSTOM TRAILER SALES 2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailers Drive on Drive off 3500 lb axles

by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg WANTED: LATE 60s or early 70s snowmobile, any condition, seeking Elan parts.

633-5480

2010 ARCTIC Cat BearCat 570 XT, wide track, 2-up seat, reverse, hand warmers, elec start, 3,630 Miles, great trail machine and/or work horse, $6,500. 393-2111 2005 SUZUKI 700 King Quad, windshield and faring, rear storage compartment, low miles, great cond, $5,500. 333-9020 2005 POLARIS 800 RMK, 159” track, reverse, complete rebuilt engine, clutch rebuilt, SLP pipe & V Force reeds, $4,800. 633-4643

AT THE SHELTER • 1 yr old, male, corgi X black (Humphery) • 1 yr old, spayed female, chihuahua bear dogX, (Pipper)

cATS

• 2 yr old, DSH, white and black, neutered male (tom) • 3 yr old, DSH, white and black neutered male (Jax) • 2yr old, DSH, grey and white, neutered male (Sappy)

SPEcIAL • Homes needed for retired sled dogs. they would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com if your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

Pets will be posted on the Pet report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.

You can also check out our award winning website at:

www.Humanesocietyyukon.ca

NEW PORTABLE sawmill. Manufactured in Yukon. Cuts logs 2ʼ diameter, 20ʼ long. $4,850 obo.

Check it out on www.pro-cut.com 334-6094 PJ TRAILER 2008, 20ʼ tandem axle flat deck 13,800 gvwr, 16" rubber, 2 5/16 ball, brakes on all 4 wheels replaced 2012, bearings done 2012, $4,500. 633-5470

ICE FISHING auger, as new, 33 cc, 8” auger, $325 obo. 633-6502

cATS

2005 SUZUKI Boulevard. 800 cc, exc cond, shaft drive, electronic fuel injection, 17,000 kms, well maintained, easy to drive, maneuverable, great on gas, c/w wind screen, $4,500. 335-4486 2009 KLX 250 c/w cover, rear rack, runs great, perfect commuter, 1,700 kms. $3,750 obo. 334-9098

WANTED: 334-9357

illie

WeDneSDay, aPril 2

4 TOYO A/T open ranger tires LT265/70 R17, 10 ply c/w 8-hole Dodge aluminum rims w nuts & centre hubs, 1/2 worn, $400.

334-3009 NEW HONDA fit rim, never used, $50.

334-3009

illy

633-6019

4 GOODYEAR Tracker #2 tires, P235/70 R16, over half tread left, $150. 633-6072

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

2010 YAMAHA Nytro XTX, 1200 km, 144 x 1.75" track, header and fuel controller, 9" Slydog powder skis, cover, fantastic crossover sled for on-trail or off, $6,500. Call/text 335-5964 2004 YAMAHA Virago 250, 06725 kms, new condition, $3,600 obo. 667-6990 1984 YAMAHA Virago 1000cc, V twin, 39,000 kms, c/w helmet, rain gear, bike cover, saddle bags, shop manual, a complete gasket/O-ring kit, $3,500. 633-4036 eves 1999 YAMAHA V-Star Classic 650cc, V twin, 11,000 kms, c/w helmet, rain gear, bike cover, saddle bags, shop manual, $4,500.

Gerry 633-4036 eves 700 RMK, 600 RMK (2,700 mi), (2,200 mi), mint cond, can, boost, skis, bags, hot-doggers, riser, hooks, rack, covers, $5,200 obo.

332-1199 2005 HARLEY Davidson Electra Glide standard, $10,500 obo. 2010 Polaris 800 Assault, 154” track, 20 hours, $7,500 obo.

390-2158 2007 VESPA LX50 motor scooter, as new cond, 319 original kms, c/w floor mat, new battery & helmet. $2,900. 335-4768

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 12ʼX54ʼHOUSEBOAT, VERY good condition, too much to list, c/w trailer & one years moorage in Atlin, fully equipped, ready to go, $53,000 obo.

778-233-2855 or 250-651-7880 1999 21FT bayliner classic 450 inboard motor seats 6, marine band radio, new marine stereo, selling with trailer, $7,500 obo.

334-3158 MERCURY 15HP kicker with stand in exc cond, only 80hrs, $2,700. 334-3158 REPOWER YOUR boat, V-8 Chevy, OMC inner/ outer transom shield, can be converted to Volvo Penta or Mercruiser, manifolds, exhaust, water pumps, starter, ignition, etc. $4,800 obo. 633-6502 16-20ʼ BOAT trailer, good shape. Electric brakes, good tires. Swing away hitch, $1,300. 333-0020 or 333-0656 2-CANOES, 17ʼ6” cedar/canvas, good cond, built by Paul Fletcher, $2,800, Mad River Royalex Explorer canoe, 17ʼ, good cond, $800. Bill @ 633-2443

Heavy Equipment PORTABLE, GAS powered. 225 amp arc welder/ gen set on 4-wheeled wagon with hitch. $2,000 obo. 633-6502

Joey “Joe”

Evans

Born in: Edmonton, AB Passed in: Whitehorse, YT It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joey Evans.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Jason and Alberta; his partner Frances McGuire and many other family members and friends.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM – 2:00PM at Church of the Northern Apostles.

In lieu of Flowers, donations in memory of Joey may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon

S-185 2008 Bobcat skidsteer, 5 attachments, 1 trailer, 1900 hrs, great well maintained machine. 334-5695 for info ALUMINUM FUEL tank, 3 compartments, c/w valves, 3,300 gallons, skid mounted, $4,000. 668-2387 KOMATSU 335-3243

MINI excavator for sale,

HOBART 17 hp gas powered arc welder/gen set, exc cond, with or without wagon, $2,400 obo. 633-6502 WANTED: 5 to 6 ton crawler, 6-way blade and winch, forestry pkg useful. Jim, 250-651-7716, lv msg M-50 GOLD Watch Project washplant, complete shaker plant w/slice, $40,000.

393-2728 2012 KUBOTA K121-3, low hours, 6-way blade, A/C, radio, $35,000. 393-2728 2005 ARGO Avenger, 8-wheel, low hours, c/w windshield, enclosed canopy, tracks, snow plow blade, outboard motor mount & winch, $15,000. 393-2728 2006 KAWASAKI 95Z loader, 7-yd bucket, located in Dawson City, $98,000. 334-5432

Aircraft FEDERAL A1500 aircraft skis (mains and tail) suitable for many small 2-seat aircraft, asking $1,200. 667-2760 GOODYEAR NORDIC 4 non-studded 15” winter tires and steel wheels. Chev/Buick 5 bolt pattern. Approx. 70% tread remaining. $375. 821-6011.

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 2004 8ʼ camperette, sleeps 2, very clean, simple design, great for hunting, $1,700 or trade for quad or dirt bike of equal value.

335-1106 10ʼ CAMPER, Adventurer 2007, exc cond, north/south queen bed, bathroom w/shower, fridge, stove, oven & furnace, $11,000 obo.

633-4356 2009 T@B trailer in exc condition, fridge, stovetop, sink, dining table folds down to large bed, CD player, c/w large tent which attaches, $12,000. 334-5190 2006 FORD F350 Super Duty crew cab 4x4 with Diplomat Camper. Loaded. 6.0L direct injection turbo diesel, 248,000km, auto, locking hubs, exc. cond, truck and camper: $29,500. 633-5470 TRAILER, HAULMARK cargo, 12ʼx6ʼ, single axle, rear barn door, side door, clean, $4,000 obo. 660-5101 MID-90S FLAT deck 16ʼL trailer, double axle, heavy duty built, brakes on all axles, detachable walls, $2,800 obo. 536-2658 ATCO TRAILER on skids, 30ʼ, single suite, in Watson Lake, $6,500. 536-2658 2004 26ʼ Thor Wanderer Travel Trailer, asking $9,700. 334-5213 2009 VERY low mileage, easy towing, 15' Hi-LO travel trailer, 3-way fridge, propane furnace & stove, Everything works perfectly, $14,000 obo. 335-2223 CHATEAU 23U Model 2012, U-shape dinette, 5 seat belts, fridge/freezer, conv microwave, stove, AC, queen bed, TV, elec awning, tow pack, heated holding tanks, generator, emergency start, $40,975. 456 2729

Coming Events ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca

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 CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-Motorized Weekends: Feb 28-March 2 & 21-23.

Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910 HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 28 fév au 2 mars et du 21 au 23 mars : activités non motorisées.

867-667-3910 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 BLUEGRASS CAMP, June 9-13, Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Camp at Sundog Retreat. Don't miss out, registration now open.

Stellar lineup of instructors. Details at www.yukonbluegrass.com or email camp@yukonbluegrass.com MOUNTAIN VIEW Golf Club AGM April 3, 7:30pm, Mt. Mac Rec Centre (Gray Room)

EVEREST NIGHT, APRIL 10, 6:00pm, United Church, tickets at Well-Read Books, slide presenters include Sally Wright, support member of Canadian team Tibet side ascent of Mt. Everest. www.hands-of-hope.ca SPRING JOB & Volunteer Fair, Wednesday April 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Yukon Convention Centre, where employers, jobseekers, volunteers and NGOs connect. www.yuwin.ca PORTER CREEK Community Association meeting Monday, April 7th, 5:15 pm at the Guild Hall. More information 633-4829. Everyone Welcome. Come show your support.

F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting @ 6:30pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, Fine Dining Room at the school. Everyone welcome THE WHITEHORSE Oldtimer Hockey League Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm, Tetra Tech EBA, 61 Wasson Place BRAEBURN LAKE Camp annual spaghetti benefit supper Friday, April 4, 5:00pm-7:00pm, CYO Hall, Steele & 4th. $10 adults, $8 seniors and children under 12 THE WHITEHORSE Children's Wish Foundation is looking for volunteers for this year's walk being held in September. Please email whitehorsewishmakers@gmail.com if interested in volunteering JACK HULLAND School Council regular council meeting, April 2, 2014, at 7:00pm, School Library. Everyone is welcome

Alex VAn BiBBer is Turning

98!

Feel free to wish him a happy birthday at the

legion (503 steele st.)

“EvEryonE WElcomE”

Friday, April 4, 6PM – 10 PM.

TIA YUKON Annual General Meeting.

Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. Visit tiayukon.com for more details WANT TO grow a garden? DUGS 2014 community garden bed signup Saturday, April 5 Noon to 2:00pm at Whitehorse Food Bank 306 Alexander. For info call Randy 633-4379 WHITEHORSE PHOTOGRAPHY Club presents a photography print display "Through our Lenses" at Yukon Art Centre April 4-26.

Welcoming reception 4-6PM April 4. All welcome. www.whitehorsephotoclub.ca NORTHERN SAFETY Network Yukon (NSNY) announces the date of their AGM on April 24th 2014 at NSNY location, 478 Range Road from 12:00 to 1:00. All are welcome WHITEHORSE SEARCH & Rescue AGM April 23 at 6:00 pm @ 60 Norseman Road. If interested in joining application forms will be available. For more information call 456-4981 HOSPICE WALKING Group. Tuesdays 6-7:30pm May 6-June 10. Walk the Millennium trail as you receive and give healthy grief support. To register: 667-7429 or administrator@hospiceyukon.net SPRING JOB & Volunteer Fair, Wed April 23, 10:00am-5:00pm, Yukon Convention Centre. Everything from summer jobs to lifetime opportunities! www.yuwin.ca/jobs AGM FOR Climb Yukon at FH Collins on the gymnasium stage April 16, 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Use the front door to get access to the climbing wall

Cameron Love you, From Mom,Dad & Naomi

Congratulations

C

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ris strada on obtaining his Certified General Accountant (C.G.A) designation.

Mr. Estrada is also a Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A.) and has over 10 years of experience in the accounting and audit field.

M. McKay and associates Ltd. Certified General Accountants, 204-208A Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2A9. Phone 867-633-5434

YUKON PARTY Riverdale North and South EDA AGM and election of delegates, Tuesday Apr 8, 6:30-8:00pm at Vanier Catholic Secondary. Call 335-0356 for more info GOSPEL SERVICE, April 11, Watson Lake Rec Centre, Mezz Room, 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Sharing the purpose of life from the scripture, quiet and reverent, no collection, everyone welcome YUKON GUILD of Needlearts meeting Thurs. Apr 10, Whse Public Library 7:00 pm, enjoy the company of friends new & old, bring a project, preserving the art of hand embroidery. 633-4026 INSULIN PUMP Therapy information sessions, Wed Apr 9, 6:00pm-8:00pm, advanced pumping for children/families, Thur Apr 10 5:00pm-7:00pm, advanced pumping for adults, Thur Apr 10 7:00pm-9:00pm, WGH cafeteria, 778-960-3475 FALUN GONG 9-day lecture, relieves stress, improves health, increases energy, promotes spiritual growth/enlightenment, Tuesday Apr 16-18 6:00pm-8:00pm everyday, Yukon College, Room A2206.

334-7030, kcflamand@gmail.com

Services Bookkeeper Taking new clients 393-3201

FROSTBITE MUSIC Society AGM, April 29, 7:00pm, Frostbite House, all welcome. Email hzimmering@gmail.com for more info, or 336-0551

- INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills

BONES, BOTTLES and birch bark baskets.

Long Ago Yukon artifact identification day Whitehorse Library meeting room Saturday, April 12, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. For information 633-6579 YUKON PARTY, Whitehorse Centre meeting 7:00pm, April 17, Whitehorse Public Library. More information: Chris 668-2853 APRIL 4 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Free Family Art Class: Kids Kreate Handmade Paper at the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery. For more info call 667-8460

YUKON FISH & Game Association will be holding a Family Fishing Day at Lake Lebarge Sunday 6th April, Noon-3:00pm, BBQ, cake and prizes, everybody is welcome JAZZ IN the Hall featuring The Paul Stephens Ensemble. Thurs, April 3, 7:00 pm cabaret. Old Fire Hall. $5 at the door PORTER CREEK Community Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m., Guild Hall, Porter Creek. All Welcome. Come show and your support. Info 633-4829 TRAIL CONCERNS? Join Active Trails Whitehorse Association meeting: Tuesday April 8, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Sport Yukon boardroom. Info: www.activetwa.org ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association, Annual General Meeting, Tuesday May 13, at 7:00pm, Sport Yukon boardroom, all members welcome. Info: www.activetwa.org SOCIAL JUSTICE Committee at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 4th and Steele,will host Lenten Ecumenical Social Justice Way of the Cross Friday, April 11 at 7:30. All are welcome. 633-6579 YUKON ORIENTEERING Association Learn to "O" Workshop Sat. May 3. Pre-register by April 28. Call Barbara 668-2306. Registration fee includes membership and coupon to one orienteering meet in 2014 ÉCOLE WHITEHORSE Elementary School is offering a Late French Immersion Grade 6 information night on April 11th 6:30pm at the school for 2014/2015 school year. Questions? Call 667-8083

The staff of M. McKay & Associates Ltd. would like to congratulate

THE YUKON Child Care Association AGM on April 25, 2014, Westmark Whitehorse, 12:00 pm.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER for Braeburn Summer Camp on Friday April 4, 5:00-7:00pm, CYO Hall, 4th & Steele. For more info 667-2989

YUKON PARTY Lake Laberge AGM and Election of delegates Tuesday April 15 at 7:00pm at the Hootalinqua Firehall. For more info call 334-9726

Happy th 5 Birthday

ROTARY MUSIC Festival String Workshops.

Free. Saturday, April 5th at Riverdale Baptist Church. Group classes; 4 different levels.

Check website for more info www.rmfestival.ca. Confirm attendance at rmfestival@yahoo.ca

BACHATA BASICS: In this class you will learn the basic Bachata steps and turns and learn strategies to be a better. Bachata dancer. Starting April 4th 8:50pm. Leaping Feats Studio. salsayukon@gmail.com for info.

21ST ANNUAL Yukon Bridge Building Competition. Saturday April 5 at Porter Creek Secondary Gym. Bridge viewing 12 -1 pm, bridge strength testing 1-3 pm. www.scienceadventures.ca.

BEGINNER SALSA. In this class you will learn the basic Salsa steps and turns and learn strategies to be a better Salsa dancer.

Starting April 4th, 7:45pm. Leaping Feats Studio. salsayukon@gmail.com for info.

Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414

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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DRUG PROBLEM?

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Narcotics

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 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

Dawson City Y.T.

Thursday - 8:00 p.m.

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

Health Centre Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Community Support Centre 1233 2nd Ave.

Destruction Bay 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.

Health Centre

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

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/PAINTER 30 years experience No job too small.

Free quotes. References available.

335-8924

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

BALANCED BOOKKEEPING Full range of services from data entry to year end financials and everything in between including payroll, GST, and remittances.

20+ years experience.

Call today, 332-8489 or 633-8489

60 Below Snow Management Commercial & Residential

Snow Removal (867) 336-3570

Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Rooftops and Sanding

AL-ANON MEETINGS 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 )

pubLIC TENDER

REqUEST fOR pROpOSAL

VEGETATION CONTROL KLONDIKE HIGHWAY AND SILVER TRAIL, STEWART CROSSING AREA

YUKON TOURISM BANNERS INSTALLATION AND HARDWARE TENDER

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 22, 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 Mackenzie Ingram at (867) 667-3697.

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 24, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Denny Kobayashi at (867) 6678795.

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

Tourism and Culture

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.

BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 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 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 THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • construction • renovation • finishing • cabinets • tiling • flooring • repairs • specialty woodwork • custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net CITYLIGHT RENOS Flooring, tiling, custom closets Painting & trim, kitchens & bathrooms Fences & gates Landscaping & gardening Quality work at reasonable rates Free estimates Sean 867-332-1659 citylightrenos@gmail.com NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO ESTABLISH STANDING OFFER AGREEMENTS: ARCHITECTURAL, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND REPAIR Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 24, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Haider Rajab at (867) 456-6153.

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

FOUND: PADOMETER Biofitness on Millenium Trail, 633-6404

HOUSECLEANING, Spring Cleaning, Detailing!

Safe, reliable, bondable RCMP check available on request For into call 334-7405 Licensed and Professional Automotive Repairs 20-year Journeyman Mechanic Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Call Brian Berg 867-633-6597 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865 ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a competitive quote!

867-332-7879 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 WHITE TORNADO CLEANING SERVICES Hiring seasonal, summer, part-time, casual employees.

Need to be bondable, hard-working, fast & efficient Attention to detailing (fine gyprock dust) Valid driverʼs licence Vehicle preferred but not essential Drop off resume at Employment Central No phone calls, please 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

RENé VIRgINIA CARLSON, Deceased of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory who died on

February 28, 2014.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Anna J. Pugh, on or before April 16, 2014, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed.

All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: Anna J. Pugh AuSTRINg, FENDRICk & FAIRMAN Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7

Lost & Found FOUND: ONE Black mitt, jokatherm, with grey liner on Alaska Highway near Aishihik Road turnoff on 30 March, scaly PVC covering, sz 10. 668-2802 FOUND: DIABETIC case on the trail near the airport. Call 633-3486 if yours

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Sports Equipment BOWFLEX BLAZE, 1.5 yrs old, barely used, good cond, $500 obo. 335-6937 DRY SUIT, NRS extreme relief, mens xxl, all new gaskets, good condition. Get ready for paddle season! $495 obo. 633-4322 2011 MARIN Alchatraz mountain bike, single speed, exc cond, used only a few times, in storage for last 2 summers, $700. 333-0143 GOLF CLUBS, right-hand Taylor Made Irons 3-pw, $50, Taylor Made R11 Driver, $75, Taylor Made Hybrid Rescue, $50. 334-1785 ESKIMO FATFISH 949 pop up ice fishing shelter. Only used once. Very easy to set up & take down. Lots of windows, 2 doors, $350. 335-8062 JIFFY 60CC 8" gas ice auger. Only used once. Runs perfect, $350. 335-8062 DOWNHILL AND back-country ski gear, various ski lengths, boots size 11, all in exc cond, 668-3266

Livestock 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 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 Hay & Straw For Sale Excellent quality hay Alfalfa mix 60-65lb $14.50 Timothy/grass mix 60-65 lb $14.50 Brome hay 50-55 lbs $12 Straw bales $7 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 or yukonfarm@gmail.com HORSE TRAILER, good cond, $800 obo, must sell. 334-3216 HORSE FENCING panels 4ʼx14ʼ, new, 16 pieces, $3,000. 334-3216

Livestock 2008 BAY homozygous (100% colour producer) Tobiano stallion, versatile, easy going, outstanding personality, always wanting to please, 15hds, 1200lbs. Stud fee $600.

LFG. Call/text 332-8283

WANTED: TRACTOR with Loader 25-60hp.

335-2034

Furniture

FORD 5000 farm tractor, 4 high speeds/4 low speeds, front end loader, Pto, 3-point hitch, 4-cyl diesel, $4,500 obo. 633-6502

USED LEATHER couch w coffee/end tables, $90. 335-4837

18 HP 4wd B7000 Kubota diesel tractor with 3 point hitch tiller. New loader, new tires new paint, $8,000. 332-3221

WANTED: ALMOST new queen size bed set wanted. Prefer firm mattress. Will pay cash and pick up if necessary. 668-5701

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 PLAN TOYS wooden doll house w/furniture & dolls, $120 for everything. 668-7659

Childcare ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2014 Day/Night/Weekend Spots available Call 668-3448

4-DRAWER FILING cabinet, used, $75 obo.

Contemporary desk, like new, $75. 633-2096 evenings BLACK FUTON sofa in excellent condition, $100, leather sofa with or without matching love seat, Michelle @334-3851 LOVESEAT. KROEHLER brand; high quality foam & construction. Smoke & pet-free home. Factory Scotchguard protection. L 65.5", W 35", H 35.5". Antique-type pattern w/light jade/salmon/cream colours, $290.

821-6011

PUbLIC TENDER

MARANATHA DAYCARE has openings for children ages infant to 12 years Long-term staff qualified and experienced Fun & educational environment Call Gurnam 668-7937

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION KM 26.1 - 28.8 ATLIN ROAD #7 2014/15

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SKLAR-PEPPLER DINING room suite. Oak veneer on ash. 63"x42" pedestal table, 2 extensions, 6 chairs. Hutch upper: 4 doors w/glass shelves. Bottom: 3 drawers & 2 cupboards, $1,700 obo. 821-6011

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office

Personals

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

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

PuBLIC TENDER

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

DAWSON AIRPORT CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY SITE WORK AND AIR TERMINAL RENOVATIONS

PUBLIC TENDER NISUTLIN BAY BRIDGE REHABILITATION & DECK REPLACEMENT KM 1242.7 ALASKA HIGHWAY #1 YUKON

Project Description: The project consists of reconstruction of approximately 2.7 kilometres of the Atlin Road from km 26.1 to km 28.8. The work consists of but is not limited to: traffic control, environmental compliance, clearing, grubbing, construction of subgrade, removal and disposal of existing culverts, supply and installation of new culverts, and construction of granular base course.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 17, 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 Kirn Dhillon, P.Eng. at (867) 633-7945.

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

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Project Description: The project includes demolition of the existing bridge steel grating deck, supply and installation precast concrete panels, construction of concrete bridge deck, supply and installation of bridge bearings, bridge sidewalk, electrical lightings, abutments & piers modification, truss retrofit, replacing stringers, widening approach roads, steel guardrail, guiderail and other miscellaneous work.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 23, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Amin Abdullah at (867) 633-7942.

Mandatory Site Visit: April 14, 2014 The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

Highways and Public Works

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

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

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

PM11-065-2

Ken Mierke

Vancouver Creek

Placer Mining

April 29, 2014

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

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.

Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis.

Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 3, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Mike Otto at (867) 667-3004.

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

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Garage Sales GALA GARAGE Sale, Whitehorse Elementary School Gym, April 12, 10:00. Fundraiser for Little Footprints Big Steps in Haiti. Donate/Help? 456-4434 or 335-0333

PUblIC TENDER GROUND WATER MONITORING 2014/2015 Project Description: Provide professional and technical services for the ground water monitoring program for waste water facilities throughout the Yukon.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is April 23, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Darrin Fredrickson at 867-667-5195.

Non-mandatory meeting April 15, 2014 at the Community Services boardroom @ 1:30pm.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Community Services Highways and Public Works

request for proposal traNsportatIoN asset MaNaGeMeNt proGraM DeVelopMeNt serVICes

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAl STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR MINOR WORKS FOR YUKON MINE SITE AND MINE REMEDIATION PROJECTS

project Description: To provide program management services, in accordance with the department’s strategic plan and objectives and to develop and implement key elements of a Transportation Asset Management Plan.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. the closing date for submissions is april 9, 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 Nathalie Gionet at (867) 6678280.

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: Government of Yukon is soliciting proposals for Standing Offer Agreements for engineering and construction services for minor works for Yukon mine site and mine remediation projects managed by Assessment and Abandoned Mines Branch.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 1, 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 Monique Raitchey at (867) 6337966.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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AmviC Licensed. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4Lg54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S fWD (y6Rg14 AA00), Cvt transmission. 0%/2.99% lease APR for a 39/60 month term equals 78/120 semi-monthly payments of $79/$135 with $0/$0 down payment, and $0/$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 $6,152/$16,171. $870/$500 nf Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4Lg54 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S fWD (y6Rg14 AA00), Cvt transmission through subvented lease through nissan finance. this offer is only available on lease offers of an 39/60 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ±finance offers are now available on new 2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRg14 AA00), Cvt transmission. Selling Price is $31,678 financed at 2.9% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $193 for an 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $3,361.76 for a total obligation of $35,040. this offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. smodels shown $22,785/$43,778/$35,048 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SR (C4Sg14 AA00), Cvt transmission/2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5Xeg14 AA00), Cvt transmission/2014 Rogue SL AWD Premium model (y6Dg14 BK00), Cvt transmission. ≠sfreight and PDe charges ($1,567/$1,560/$1,630), air-conditioning tax ($100) where applicable, certain fees where applicable (AB: $20 tire recycling tax), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, 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. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. offers valid between April 1 – 30, 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. *All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. not responsible for errors in data on third party website. 12/17/2013. ∞Ward’s Large Cross/utility segment. my14 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/utility Class. 2014 Pathfinder S 2WD with Cvt transmission fuel consumption estimate is 10.5L/100Km City | 7.7L/100Km hWy | 9.3L/100Km combined. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. use for comparison purposes only. Based on 2012 energuide fuel Consumption guide ratings published by natural Resources Canada. government of Canada test methods used. your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2014 Pathfinder Platinum model shown. ×Association of international Automobile manufacturers of Canada (AiAmC) mid Suv segment, AWD/4WD, 7-passenger, v6 gasoline models only. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo. See nissan towing guide and owner's manual for proper use. offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 nissan Canada inc. and nissan financial Services inc. a division of nissan Canada inc.

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