Yukon News, May 09, 2014

Life lived to the brim For the birds

Artist Heather Horton has embraced her new home in the Yukon.

Her painting of a Montana Mountain hike is the cover of the latest NorthwesTel phone book.

An international conservation group is pushing to save half of Yukon’s boreal habitat for migrating songbirds.

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arry Bagnell wants a rematch.

The former Yukon MP is seaking the Liberal Party’s nomination to run in the next federal election.

In 2011, Bagnell lost the seat he’d held for 10 years by 136 votes to current MP Ryan Leef.

He says the public has been asking about him running again ever since.

“A lot of it is hundreds of people just asking me to run again. Really encouraging me. I want to give them that opportunity.”

Years out of political service has not stopped Bagnell from being approached by Yukoners.

“I can almost never go to the grocery store without being stopped by someone,” he said laughing. “I always put extra time in the parking meter because people want to stop and talk.”

Bagnell predicts there will be a few major issues when Yukoners go to the polls in 2015.

“For the Yukon, two things that are maybe bigger than in the average riding are the cuts to aboriginal programming and to tourism,” he said.

“Tourism is a bigger part of our economy than any other province or territory, so the cuts to tourism have hurt.”

In 2012, Parks Canada announced it was cancelling guided tours at both the S.S. Klondike and Dredge No. 4 following federal cutbacks.

That prompted an outcry from local businesses that rely on the tourism that the historic sites bring in. In 2013, the tours were taken over by private companies.

Bagnell called the federal government’s decision to close the Whitehorse Revenue Canada office another “flash point” for voters.

“There are a lot of things that only a particular group will complain about, but that particular office served everybody,” he said. The office closed in September 2012.

Bagnell also took the opportunity to criticize proposed election law changes.

Bill C-23, dubbed the Fair Elections Act, has been criticized by many groups, most recently by First Nations representatives, who testified before a parliamentary

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Former Yukon MP Larry Bagnell announced he will seek the Liberal nomination to run in the next federal election.

committee last month.

The Conservatives initially planned to eliminate vouching, where a properly identified voter can vouch for the identity of someone without the proper ID. Representatives with the Assembly of First Nations testified the changes would make it harder for aboriginals to vote.

The Conservatives have since softened their plans to allow a form of vouching to continue, to assist residents without ID that states their address. However, voters being vouched for would still have to show two forms of ID with their name.

Other concerns remain, too. “The new act doesn’t allow the commissioner of elections to actually call witnesses and investigate and demand that witnesses testify,” Bagnell said.

“So how can he get to the bottom of any of these various election scandals?

People want their democracy back. That’s what I’ve been hearing on the street.”

Bagnell’s loss itself was part of its own scandal.

The Yukon was one of six ridings targeted in the robocalls scandal during the 2011 election.

A federal judge concluded that someone orchestrated

automated calls to voters to tell them – incorrectly – that their polling stations had been moved.

But even though the calls were an attempt at electoral fraud, there’s no evidence it worked, the judge said.

After losing by such a small margin, Bagnell said he heard from a number of voters who didn’t vote at all during the last election.

“They didn’t vote last time because they thought there wasn’t any possibility that I wasn’t going to win and so they were busy doing something else at the time and they didn’t go out to vote.”

That will be different this time around, he said.

During his time away from politics Bagnell cared for his two young children, five-year-old Aurora and two-year-old Dawson.

He says that experience allowed him to get a greater understanding of the needs of Yukon families.

“I think I would be more sensitive to those aspects of life in the Yukon if I happen to win the nomination and get re-elected.”

A date has not been set for when the nomination contest will take place.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Leef’s FASD bill a ‘good start’: advocate Jesse Winter News Reporter

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he head of Yukon’s fetal alcohol support society says MP Ryan Leef’s private member’s bill regarding the disability is a “good start.”

“It has been something that, since 2010, the Canadian Bar Association has been promoting, and now it’s been adopted by the U.S. Bar Association as well,” said Mike McCann, the executive director of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon.

Leef’s bill, which is up for its first hour of debate in the House of Commons in June, targets the criminal justice system and seeks to correct some serious flaws when it comes to how the courts and jails treat people suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

“It’s a physical disability,” McCann said, “and that’s such a difficult concept for people to get their heads around.”

The disorder is caused by a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy. It limits healthy brain development, especially the ability to understand cause and effect. In adolescents and adults, that can result in an appearance to be willfully rebellious and not follow rules.

It can also be hard to spot, which can lead to misunderstandings and assumptions that someone in court or jail is simply being difficult or not listening to instructions.

“What we classically associate with someone as having FASD – small stature, flattened facial features – are not recognizable necessarily,” McCann said.

“As the individual matures, some of those physical characteristics fade.”

“It’s really an invisible disability, and that’s a problem. For many people with FASD, what you see isn’t what you get.”

One common symptom of FASD is a disconnect between expressive language skills – how someone speaks – and their level of comprehension.

“It’s like a 10-second brain in a one-second world,” he said.

“They might be talking to you and carrying on a conversation and it seems like it’s all good, but the understanding of the conversation is maybe that of someone who’s only seven or eight years old,” McCann said.

When you consider that FASD often disproportionately affects poor and marginalized populations, who are themselves more likely to have run-ins with the criminal justice system, the recipe is ripe for disaster.

“Sixty per cent of people with FASD will have some amount of conflict with the law,” McCann said. “Of those, almost 90 per cent of the repeated infractions are administration of justice issues like breaches of parole, etc.”

provinces or the federal government should foot the bill could get sticky, but to him, it’s worth whatever headaches the fine-tuning requires.

“One of the challenges that we’re facing right now is the complexity of assessment orders,” said Leef.

“Different jurisdictions have different capabilities, and we need to be ready for that. I tried to word my bill around that kind of flexibility.”

The real test of that flexibility will come once the bill passes first reading and goes to committee to be studied and discussed in more detail.

In the meantime, however, Leef Alistair Maitland/Yukon News is quick to point out that even if it means a big cost up front, the longMike McCann is executive director of Fetal Alcohol term payoffs will more than make Spectrum Society Yukon. up for it.

That means someone can allow for courts to order FASD as“It’s a discussion that I’m willing seem to fully understand why sessments. Once those are complete to have, but I’ll hold firm to: Do we their parole officer is telling them and the person has a diagnosis, the say the status quo is acceptable just to stop drinking, or stop spray courts can then use it as a mitigat- because this might be expensive? I say no, it’s not,” Leef said. painting signs around town, but ing factor in reducing sentences “As we see a more sensible apthe moment they walk out of the or finding more suitable options proach to the issue, we’re going to office they could go right back to instead of just locking people up. see costs decline. We know clearly doing that problematic behaviour, There is one potential stickthat 60 per cent of people who have as though the conversation didn’t ing point, however. The language FASD will have conflict with the even happen. of Leef’s bill doesn’t make it clear And it’s not their fault, McCann who will pay for these assessments, law.

“If we can reduce that experisaid. which can be very costly and time ence in the justice system, from “You wouldn’t punish someone consuming. court time and costs, incarceration in a wheelchair because the rule “From my perspective as an costs, clearly we’re going to see the says stand up, and they’re just not NGO, I don’t care who pays, as long investment front-end paying back trying hard enough.” as someone does,” McCann said. on the back end,” he said.

That’s where Leef’s bill comes in.

Leef himself acknowledges that Contact Jesse Winter at Among its powers, the bill would negotiations over whether the jessew@yukon-news.com

Inmate files human rights complaint over solitary confinement Jesse Winter

including attempting to escape the Whitehorse Correctional Centre and numerous assaults. n a cold morning last “Your honour, can you ask the January, Michael Nehass guard to (let me) sit down in a appeared in a Yukon chair?” Nehass asked, interruptcourtroom on a TV monitor. ing.

He was shackled and pinned “I would like to sit up and talk to the floor by jail guards in full to you (but I) can’t with my face riot gear. twisted into the fucking floor,” he Nehass himself was naked, and said. screaming incoherently.

Minutes later, when Nehass Within minutes of Nehass’s was pulled in front of the camera, hearing beginning, the director he began shouting again. of Yukon legal aid protested on “You have to be quick man, the prisoner’s behalf, arguing that hurry up … Cover up my penis, the troubling scene unfolding was unnecessary, and that Nehass man, cover up my penis; it’ll be fucking seen on camera,” he said. should be allowed to go back to Throughout the ordeal, Nehass his cell. alternated between nonsense and Justice Leigh Gower, who arguing that the court has no auhad ordered the appearance and thority over him. He is, he said, a cleared the courtroom upon sovereign First Nation individual learning Nehass was naked, unbound by any agreements with leaned into the microphone at his bench and asked Nehass if he either Canada or the Yukon.

His family, he said, is arranging could hear him. an international lawyer to fight a “I am pleading not guilty,” Nehass said immediately, ignoring United Nations injunction against the treatment he has endured the judge’s question and launchat the Whitehorse Correctional ing into a rant about the court and the Crown having no author- Centre.

Eventually, a towel was brought ity over him. to cover his groin and he was Gower asked him to stop, ultimately led back to his solibefore pressing ahead with a list of charges that Nehass was facing, tary confinement cell. The court News Reporter

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is now moving to have Nehass evaluated by a psychologist to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial.

But his family wants to stop that from happening. His father, Russell, has filed a human rights complaint against the Yukon Department of Justice over how Nehass has been treated.

In the complaint documents, Nehass says he has been held in solitary confinement for 28 months straight.

The document also claims that Nehass suffers from several mental disorders that are known to correctional staff at the institution and have been exacerbated by his time in solitary.

Nehass was arrested in December 2011 for a string of charges after he threatened a woman and her family with a knife, and forcibly confined her. He has spent almost all of his time in custody in either separate confinement or segregation, according to the complaint.

Since being locked in solitary, Nehass has racked up four more threats, two assaults on jail staff, more than $10,000 in damage to jail facilities and an attempted escape. During one incident last

summer, tear gas was used against him in his cell.

According to his father’s statements in the complaint, Nehass’s psychological condition is deteriorating. His ramblings about being a sovereign individual often accompany requests to call the Chinese Embassy and worries that the Freemasons control everything at the jail.

“The family is very concerned that he’s been in solitary for so long,” said Linda Bonnefoy of the Yukon Civil Liberties Society.

“We believe he’s suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) due to 28 months in isolation. We believe they are attempting to classify him as criminally insane to justify the cruel and unusual treatment he has been subjected to at Whitehorse Correctional Centre.”

Solitary confinement in Canada has recieved a lot of media attention recently since last fall’s inquest into the death of Ontario woman Ashley Smith.

Smith was held in segregation for four years at a prison in Kingston, Ont. before eventually killing herself while guards looked on but didn’t intervene.

A 1999 study by the Correc-

tional Service of Canada found that spending 60 days in solitary confinement is “individually destructive, psychologically crippling and socially alienating.”

In August, Canada’s correctional investigator Howard Sapers told CBC News he is alarmed by the rising use of segregation and solitary confinement in Canadian prisons.

“Segregation units are being used to house a marginalized, compromised, vulnerable population,” Sapers said.

“Some of those folks may need medical supervision and instead they’re getting security supervision in a segregation cell,” which is leading to increased rates of self-harm and suicide attempts, Sapers said.

Yukon Justice Department spokesman Dan Cable would not confirm how long Nehass has been in segregation, or whether he was stripped against his will before his court appearance on Jan. 22.

“We do our best to ensure that inmates present themselves as best they can,” Cable said.

“It’s up to the inmate to appear in court in a way that is suitable.”

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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he president of the Yukon Association of Fire Chiefs has renewed calls for territory-wide 911 in the wake of this week’s house fire in Dawson City.

A Good Samaritan helped pull a 19-year-old man from the blaze.

Despite living in Dawson for nearly 30 years, he yelled to other witnesses to call 911, said Jim Regimbal, who is also the Dawson fire chief.

Visitors to Dawson tried dialling 911 on their cellphones but could not get through, said Regimbal.

They had no way of knowing that help was already on the way.

“They wouldn’t have risked their lives, possibly, the same way that they did to save this individual.”

Having 911 service probably wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the fire, which destroyed the house but fortunately left the young man with only minor injuries. But it could have reduced the chaos of the situation.

“It would have changed the outcome of the people phoning in about the fire. It would have reduced their panic. They would have known that someone was coming to the fire.”

Regimbal has been meeting with officials for two years with the goal of getting Yukon-wide 911 service.

He has been pushing for it for years before that.

“The time of meeting and thinking about putting 911 in is done. That’s finished. It’s time to do it.”

He wants to know why progress on the issue has ground to a halt.

“I do not understand why it’s not moving forward.”

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Last month the Yukon government announced that it is working on an temporary solution to the 911 issue.

Calling 911 from a landline in every Yukon community except Old Crow, you would receive a recorded message allowing you to press “1” to call police, “2” to call an ambulance and “3” for the fire department.

But this option does not meet the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s definition of basic 911 service, which requires a live operator to answer the phone.

Still, the Yukon government has directed NorthwesTel to apply to the CRTC to approve the project.

In the legislature Wednesday, NDP MLA Kevin Barr asked when this system would be in place.

Community Services Minister Brad Cathers said that his department is currently working on the application with NorthwesTel. Tuesday’s fire in Dawson “does seem like a situation that would be a perfect example of why the interim 911 option would improve public safety,” said Cathers.

But the so-called interim solution is not good enough, said Regimbal.

“That was not the recommendation of either the working group or the 911 committee, at all.”

The auto-select system was to be a stop-gap fix, he said.

“By no means did we want to see a CRTC application be submitted for a short-term fix. It doesn’t make sense.”

The actions of the government show that they believe this will be

the end solution, said Regimbal.

And it still leaves those with cellphones outside of Whitehorse and everyone in Old Crow in the dark.

Probably most 911 calls today are made from cellphones, said Regimbal. In fact, every cellphone has an emergency number programmed into it.

It’s not right to have people press that button and not receive help on the other end, he said.

“The phone doesn’t understand that this service does not exist, and it’s more likely that the owner of the phone doesn’t know that either.”

Last month Cathers said that there is concern from some communities about reaching a 911 operator who isn’t familiar with their town.

Those concerns are being overplayed, said Regimbal.

“As a professional firefighter that’s been in the business for 30 plus years, 911 works, it is recognized North America-wide.

“At the end of the day, you want a professional that’s answering the phone, asking the right questions, and they get back to the emergency services provider.”

Ice Wireless submitted a proposal last month to provide 911 service that would serve every landline and cellphone in the territory. That service could be up and running tomorrow, according to Cameron Zubko, the company’s chief operating officer.

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Shining a light on those who are hungry Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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tephen Dunbar-Edge and the 55 volunteers who spend their time at the Whitehorse Food Bank every month don’t need Hunger Awareness Week.

They are well aware of the problem. They see hunger every day.

In the month of March a total of 571 households were given emergency food by the food bank. That’s 1,256 people, including 403 children younger than 18.

Today marks the end of Hunger Awareness Week, a national campaign spearheaded by Food Banks Canada.

It also happens to coincide with executive director DunbarEdge’s annual release of local statistics around who uses the Whitehorse Food Bank’s services.

“People tend to often make assumptions about the people that are coming here. These statistics throw any kind of preconceived notion about our clients out the window,” he said this week.

The hard data revealed a few significant things, Dunbar-Edge said.

First, 47 per cent of the people who use the food bank are living in a private rental. That means they’re not in social housing or band-owned homes, and they’re not living with friends or owning their own home.

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person getting food every day is not the reality.

Hampers can be picked up once a calendar month and contain about three days worth of food, he said.

“Even though our clients may have been registered here for three years, only 10 per cent of that client base comes to see me every month.”

What’s more likely are clients coming in for short periods of crisis. The bulk of the clients come six or seven times a year.

“People need to eat every day, so I don’t know that that’s going to change,” Dunbar-Edge said.

“But what I do know is that the people that are utilizing the food bank are treating it as an emergency food situation.”

As part of this week’s events, students from the local schools handed out green apples on the street.

The fruit is a symbol of the Green Apple Club. That’s a group Alistair Maitland/Yukon News of Yukoners who have agreed to donate money on a monthly Adam Hynes, right, offers apples to pro-choice activists in front of the Elijah Smith Building basis. yesterday for Hunger Awareness Week.

Currently there are about 300 first few years after the food bank people who donate at least $10 a cent of the people who use the resent about 16 per cent of the month. opened in 2009. food bank are employed. client base.

Dunbar-Edge wants to get that “Now I’m now going to see “This is where their only “So that’s pretty significant source of income is employment. little bits of increases and little and it might be a bit of an indinumber up to 500. bits of decreases unless someIt could be anything from part cator of people not being able That would allow all of the thing major happens in the time to multiple full-time jobs,” to make ends meet. Do I keep a organization’s monthly operating Yukon,” he said.

Dunbar-Edge said. roof over my head, or do I eat?” costs to be covered so that the The food bank is for emergen- focus could shift to expanding Overall use has increased Dunbar-Edge said. seven per cent. Dunbar-Edge said cy situations, when people are That number has increased services, he said. in crisis, Dunbar-Edge said. The that represents a stabilization. about six per cent over last year.

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he dark truck is covered in rust and has a completely flat front passenger tire.

Through the front window you can see someone’s boxes, clothes and sleeping bag stuffed into the back seat.

Elsewhere, a blue Ford pickup truck is parked with a trailer on the back. Strapped to the trailer is a large water tank.

It’s unquestionably an odd sight for someone preparing to fly out of town.

There are about 500 parking spots at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

The largest plane that flies out of the capital has 156 economy class seats.

But the airport parking lot is often full, leaving customers circling the lot before they can fly away.

A quick walk through the area uncovers expired licence plates from all over North America: Oklahoma plates expired in 2008; B.C. plates invalid as of 2012; Ontario plates dated September 2013.

And that’s when you can find plates at all.

An aging black BMW is one of many that’s had its plates taken completely off.

Allan Nixon, the assistant deputy minister of the transportation division, acknowledges there’s a problem, but says there’s a limit to what they can do right now to deal with abandoned vehicles.

His office is preparing some options for possible changes.

That includes “some legislative changes possibly on how we can tow vehicles more quickly,” he said, and “possibly

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A dilapitated SUV with a flat tire and expired Ontario plates is parked in the airport long-term parking lot.

changes in the fee structure just to bring the parking fees in line in comparison with similar-sized airports across Canada.”

In January, airport officials did a sweep of the parking lot and found 50 vehicles with either expired plates or no plates at all.

By April, 18 of those vehicles were still there.

“People are driving around with expired plates. It’s not that they are coming and parking and the plates expire.

That’s one of the misnomers,” Nixon said.

He acknowledges that a number of vehicles in the parking lot are old and full of belongings. But that’s not enough.

“There’s nothing in the Motor Vehicles Act that says you can’t have your belongings in your car. Yeah, there are vehicles with flat tires.

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The 18 vehicles found in April are in the process of being towed, he said. It’s not as easy as calling up a tow truck and dragging the offending vehicle away. The process can take months, Nixon said.

“You have to first track down the owner, then get a registered letter to them and make contact,” he said.

“There’s privacy issues. We have to go through an official request with the motor vehicles branch, which, even though it’s part of our department, if we don’t we’re in trouble with the privacy commissioner.”

Even if a vehicle is finally determined to be abandoned, the issues don’t stop there, Nixon said. Now a towing company is stuck with the problem.

“After they get it, it’s got to sit in impound for a period while it goes through the process of ownership being transferred to them,” he said.

According to Nixon, statistics show more than 60

per cent of the vehicles in the parking lot are there less than an hour. About 20 to 25 per cent are there between one day and 14 days.

“Only one per cent of the vehicles are there longer than a month. So, there’s always vehicles there but it’s not always the same vehicles. They’re rotating through.”

Parking at the airport is only $1.50 a day. People could, in theory, park for most of the month for what it costs to take a cab from Riverdale.

But if the tread marks on the grass are any indicator, some people are not willing to pay even that.

“Absolutely. We’ve had people that drive through the gates. They just run over the gate,” Nixon said.

“We’ve had people drive down the sidewalk to get out of paying their $1.50. It’s ridiculous. It’s amazing what people will do.”

But strengthening the gates may not be the solution.

“If you make it totally impossible to get out, then that 0.01 per cent of the population that doesn’t want to pay is going to just drive through the gate and then we’ve got a $1,000 repair,” he said.

“So there’s a cost-benefit there that we have to consider.”

Still, he said his office needs to do something to make the parking lot available to more people.

“I think we want to look at all the options available and see which ones we think will provide the best solutions. It could end up, and probably will end up, being a combination of a few different things.”

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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In past years, pro-life passed in front of the federal building, but “in actuality, it’s the Yukon government in charge of the abortion law, not the feds,” says Fast. “So we thought we’d bring it back to their attention.”

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EDITORIAL Bagnell’s in.

Will Streicker take him out?

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o Larry Bagnell wants his old job back as MP of the Yukon. The big question seems to be, will John Streicker let him have it?

Like it or not, during the 2011 federal election, Streicker, as the Green Party candidate, peeled away enough centreleft votes to cost Bagnell the election. And there’s no reason why it couldn’t happen again when the writ is dropped next, as it must be by the autumn of 2015.

Streicker and his supporters will dispute this interpretation, of course. They will note that voters should be free to vote for whoever they believe is the best candidate, with the best ideas.

Why should federal elections necessarily be dominated by the established parties? Isn’t diversity of thought a good thing when it comes to the race that determines who represents us in Parliament?

Is it Streicker’s fault that he’s a good enough candidate that large numbers of Yukoners voted for him? And didn’t Bagnell, whose popularity was built upon his tireless defense of constituents’ interests during his tenure, seem, well… tired during the last election campaign?

Of course these are all valid points. But none of it escapes the fact that, under our current voting regime, the candidate with the most votes takes it all.

And the odds of these rules changing before the next election are absolutely nil, regardless of how shouty the electoral reform lobby gets, because our governing party has no interest in taking up their proposals.

That leaves voters with the burden of considering the strategy behind how they cast their ballot. Today, it’s a problem for those on the left of

the political spectrum, but of course it wasn’t that long ago when a fragmented right-wing faced the same problem. You can grouse about the inequity about it all, but at the end of the day, the only recourse is to consider the consequences of how you cast your ballot.

Some Greens may maintain that their party transcends the typical left-right divide with its environmental focus, and so you can’t assume that their votes were necessarily nabbed from Bagnell. And it’s true that you can find the occasional Green with conservative tendencies. But c’mon. If you were to poll a room full of the crunchy progressives that constitute the Green Party base and ask which man they would prefer as MP, Bagnell or Leef, there’s no question they would pick the former, hands-down.

At this point, Dippers will be wondering why – ahem – their party hasn’t received any credit for splitting the vote.

Well, OK: the narrow victory of Leef is their fault, too. But their candidate in the last election, Kevin Barr, didn’t fare as well as Streicker, and as he’s currently parked in an MLA’s seat in our legislature, it seems less likely he will take a crack at the next federal election. To the best of our knowledge, there is no future Audrey McLaughlin waiting in the wings, but you never know.

Since winning office, Leef hasn’t had an easy ride. He’s faced protests over local cuts to Parks Canada and Revenue Canada, and he’s had to defend some of the dumber policies of his government, from the omnibus budget bills larded with unrelated measures that never underwent proper debate, to the latest tomfoolery over changing election rules.

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But he gets to remind voters that the Conservatives are the ones currently airlifting more than $1 billion in federal transfers to the territory each year, which is no small thing. And Leef can take credit for at least one thoughtful proposal, in the bill he’s tabled that would help recognize fetal alcohol spectrum disorder within the justice system. It may be totally at odds with the Conservatives’ tough-on-crime schtick, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthwhile.

It would also be a mistake to underestimate the Conservatives’ formidable election machine. They probably know how to get the vote out better than anybody.

And, after all, isn’t underestimation what many Streicker supporters did in the last election, by casting a ballot to express a certain idealism, without expecting that the result would effectively be a vote for Leef?

Who knows. Streicker may well decide to keep his powder dry and stick to city politics, in which he is presently a councillor. Even so, vote-splitting could still be a big determining factor of who becomes our next MP. It’s worth thinking about now.

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Privatization is making a comeback

by Keith Halliday

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he Yukon’s big transfer payments shelter us from many economic pressures.

The latest craze, sweeping finance ministries from Australia to Ontario, is privatization. Left wing and right wing governments alike are taking a second look at one of Margaret Thatcher’s most controversial legacies, although politicians of all stripes try to avoid the p-word if they can.

“Public asset optimization” sounds so much better than Privatization 2.0.

Both Ontario and Australia have big infrastructure projects they would like to build, and voters aren’t keen on big tax increases. Unlike the Yukon, which boosted its capital budget by a whopping 38 per cent in its latest budget and still has transfer payment cash in the bank, these jurisdictions have tough choices about how to finance their roads, ports and Internet investments.

Cutting costs in government

is hard work and can face stiff opposition from powerful public sector unions. Borrowing the money isn’t easy either, especially for a place like Ontario which has already run up a big debt. Ontario debt was $193 billion in 2007, but thanks to recent deficits it is expected to crack $300 billion in the next year or two. Ontario now spends around 10 cents of every tax dollar collected just on interest.

This has the Ontario Liberal government looking at privatizing government assets like the province-owned liquor stores, electricity grid and power generation. They are also thinking of selling off some prime real estate in Toronto, such as the headquarters of the provincial lottery company.

According to leaks in Australia, the newly elected right-wing government of Tony Abbott is also looking at selling $10 billion worth of national assets to pay for new road and rail projects. Ideas include the company that provides housing to Australian military personnel, Australian Rail Track Corporation and a publicly owned health insurer. There is even speculation they might try to sell Snowy Hydro, which would be as popular in Australia as the Yukon Party scheme to sell Yukon Energy a few years ago.

reasons.

First of all, it can generate billions for important 21st century infrastructure. It might make sense to sell off a 19th century asset like the national railway and use the money to build fibre-optic infrastructure for the future. With rising health and education costs, and public resistance to new taxes, privatization can make sense to a modern progressive politician who wants to get things done.

Secondly, people are realizing that the government doesn’t have to own Crown corporations in order to achieve public policy goals.

It is sometimes easier to regulate a company when you don’t also own it, with its managers and unions inside government. One wonders if the Canadian government would have been so aggressive with regulatory orders to the railways about wheat shipments last winter had CN still been owned by the government.

Governments also own other assets besides Crown corporations. Government land is a classic example. Land acquired decades or even centuries earlier can become quite valuable over time.

It is a legitimate question whether it makes sense for Canada to own a large multi-million-dollar villa in central Rome to house its ambassador. The Toronto Lands Corporation takes land owned,

LETTERS

When you invest in a girl, the whole world benefits The kidnapping of over 200 girls in Nigeria from their school by the extremist group Boko Haram – whose name means “Western education is forbidden” – is brutal and unfathomable.

The Vanier Social Justice Club is horrified that these girls were taken from school, the very place that offers them the potential to rise from poverty to opportunity.

Sixty-five million girls around the world are not in school and many more struggle to remain in school. We encourage everyone to take action in response to this kidnapping crisis and check out the Because I am a Girl website (http://becauseiamagirl.ca/) or The Malala Fund (http://malalafund.org/) and donate generously to make equal access to education a reality for all girls.

We all need to recognize that “when you invest in a girl, the whole world benefits.”

On the evening of Tuesday, May 13, the Vanier Social Justice Club will be sleeping at our school in solidarity with the abducted girls in Nigeria and all girls around the world who have to subject themselves to serious personal peril to simply get an education. The library will be open and students will be studying.

Older students will be mentoring younger students and we will all be reflecting on how often we take for granted that our edu-

The Australian government has even found a few government companies that most voters probably didn’t know they owned.

This includes Comcar, which provides chauffeured limousines for politicians and senior officials.

Support for privatization in Australia has come from an interesting source: the head of the competition tribunal, Rod Sims.

He recently told the press that he believes the lack of competition in key sectors dominated by government companies, like mail and energy production, has hurt Australian productivity and cost regular Australians dearly.

“Government ownership versus private ownership massively affects the incentives people have to drive productivity change,” he recently told The Australian.

He believes it is one of the single biggest opportunities to improve productivity in the country, given the size of government companies and the sectors they dominate.

Raising capital to recycle into new infrastructure projects and driving existing assets to be run more efficiently are two powerful arguments in favour of Privatization 2.0.

And not just Thatcherites are in favour of it. Some thoughtful voices in the centre and left of the political spectrum also support the concept for a variety of

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that all men are rapists – in fact the majority of men do not rape – but it does mean that almost all rapists are men.

Women’s groups have often stated that “men can stop rape,” and we believe that to be true not only because the majority of ofJanet Clarke and Sylvie Hamel fenders are men, but also because Teacher sponsors, men who commit to non-vioVanier Social Justice Club lence can change cultural norms that condone violence against Cheers for Air North Tom Parlee women.

President of ElderActive It is important for everyone to Members of ElderActive Team Team Yukon understand that rape is not a joke.

Yukon are very grateful to Air Organizing Committee Attitudes and behaviours that tolNorth, Yukon’s Airline, for adding erate and excuse sexualized vioMen can stop rape a flight to their schedule to get lence only serve to hide the reality us to the Canada 55+ Games in of rape and fortify the oppressive May is sexualized assault preAlberta this summer. systems that allow for the violent vention month when women’s About 150 seniors from the treatment and marginalization of Yukon are going to the games just organizations raise awareness and women in our society. engage public discussions around outside Edmonton for four days A recent parliamentary report of competition August 27-30. Air sexualized assault and rape. One states that “victims may be seen as of the reasons we continue to do North’s regular summer schedless credible in situations that do this is because of the extent of ule to Alberta does not include not reflect the stereotypical image sexualized assaults in our comflights on Tuesdays or Saturdays. of sexual assault as a violent act munities.

However, when Team Yukon perpetrated by a stranger on a Yukon has three times the rates “virtuous” woman who vigorasked Air North about service to of sexualized assault than the fit our need to get to Edmonton ously resisted.” on Tuesday August 26, the airline national average which estimates This stereotype is rooted in responded immediately by adding that one in four women in Canracist, patriarchal systems that ada will be a victim of sexuala flight to their schedule. view marginalized women such ized assault in her lifetime. Male This flight will get our paras aboriginal women, women of victims generally make up around colour, women with disabilities, ticipants to the games on time!

10 per cent of sexualized assault It is also open to the public for women living in poverty and cases. However, regardless of the reservations. women with addictions as being sex of the victim, in roughly 98 This community-oriented less worthy of justice. Thus, sexservice is typical. The president of per cent of cases of sexualized ualized assault is treated as a less Air North, Joe Sparling, and many violence the offender is male. serious crime because the victims of the airline’s employees grew To be clear, this does not mean – mostly women – are considered

for example, by the school board and sells or leases it to pay for new capital projects.

The Yukon, with its transfer payments and cash surplus, is under little pressure to privatize so we will likely see little change to the status of Yukon Energy or the liquor corporation. Nor will we see many of the other moves cash-strapped governments are making, such as toll roads, sold-off Yukon Housing units or sale and lease-back of government buildings. Nor is the Yukon government under much pressure to allow more private use of the huge tracts of Crown land it controls.

There can still be good reasons for governments to own companies and other assets. But in an age of tight budgets and high public demand for new infrastructure, we can expect to see lots more questions being asked about government legacy assets.

Margaret Thatcher wouldn’t like weasel words like “asset optimization,” but I am sure she would smile to see politicians of all political stripes pushing the idea.

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

You can follow him on Channel 9’s Yukonomist show or Twitter @hallidaykeith

to be second-class citizens whose lives have less value. This has led to the onus of prevention continuously falling to women.

Undoubtedly there are things that women can and do do to protect themselves, but suggesting that a woman will get raped if she wears a short skirt or has too much to drink is slut-shaming; it is an excuse to restrict and control women’s bodies by dictating what women should wear and how to act. This line of thinking ignores the fact that no one ever asks to be raped regardless of their lifestyle and personal choices.

Sexualized assault is a deliberate act of violence perpetrated by one person on another. It is a crime for which the only one responsible is the person committing the act. Women resist violence in their lives every day, yet they continue to thrive and to embrace life. So instead of victimblaming, let us support women and recognize and honour their resilience.

Sexualized assault prevention isn’t just about stopping rape; it is about building safe and healthy communities. It is about creating a culture where people can engage in positive, consensual relationships.

It is about women’s right to justice and a life free of violence.

Natasha Harvey, acting executive director, Les EssentiElles Larisse McDonald, program coordinator, Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

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Dome re-route appeal quashed Jacqueline Ronson

The claims in question are owned

by Darrell Carey.

He bought the Slinky claims he City of Dawson will allow the in 1998, after Dawson’s municipal Yukon government to re-route boundary was extended to include a section of the Dome Road so that the Dome area. a miner can access the gold he has Since then, his efforts to pull claim to underneath. placer gold from the ground have Residents had appealed the town’s put him in conflict with the town of decision to grant the development Dawson and Dome Road residents. permit. In the town’s decision on the The claims are adjacent to, and appeal released yesterday, it said the in some cases overlap, properties in construction would be allowed, but a 74-lot subdivision. Local residents added additional conditions to the have complained that the mine permit. operations are disruptive and pose One of the new conditions is that a threat to their safety and property the Yukon government must have values. written proof that the miner has The Yukon government has also agreed to extinguish his claims after been planning a new subdivision that being allowed to mine out the area overlaps with Carey’s claims. Because for a set time-frame. of his continued rights to the gold News Reporter

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it out.

That agreement has not yet been finalized, although both Potoroka and a spokesperson for Energy, Mines and Resources said discussions are going well.

“The hope is still that all the pieces can come together so that Submitted Photo/Yukon News the project can still move ahead this sumSigns by a placer mine operation warn motorists along the Dome Road in mer,” said Jesse Devost with EMR this week.

Dawson City in 2010.

There are hurdles ahead besides reaching beneath the road, those lots have not an agreement with the miner, he been developed. said.

The Yukon government apThe government must also secure proached Dawson council a year ago, funding internally and meet with offering help to resolve the issue, Dawson residents. said Mayor Wayne Potoroka in an There also could be an issue interview Thursday. related to Canada’s Migratory Birds It said it would pay to reroute the Convention Act, which doesn’t alDome Road if the miner would agree low for the clearing of brush after to extinguish his claims in the area May 1 until later in the season, said after being given a chance to mine Potoroka.

Some Dome residents have argued that re-routing the road is an The new Yukon home of unnecessary subsidy of Carey’s mining activity.

“In its proposal, and its actions to

date, YTG is effectively telling council and residents that the right to mine is more important than the right to govern,” said resident Jim Taggart in a news release last month.

The Yukon government could simply not renew Carey’s mining licence when it expires next year, residents have argued. That would solve the land-use conflict much sooner.

But that might be easier said than done, said Potoroka.

“I’m not certain that that would actually be the case, that you could just extinguish somebody’s mining claim. I’m not sure that that’s possible. In fact, my understanding is that these claims could be renewed in perpetuity.”

Dawson council has carefully considered the objections raised by residents against the proposal, he said.

“We take every piece of input that we receive seriously. Even if we don’t always agree with the perspectives we hear, we also prove them out.

“In the end, this is the avenue we’re pursuing because we think it gives us the best chance of expediting the situation and resulting in some residential lots up there.”

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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More bulging prisons loom due to shortsighted planning, federal watchdog says Jim Bronskill

and it lacked up-to-date guidelines for some space requirements – including those for OTTAWA providing health-care and corhe auditor general sees rectional programs, he added. more overcrowded Canadi“Decisions about expansions an prisons on the horizon, de- were based on where land was spite the Conservative govern- available and where construcment’s much-touted revamp of tion could be completed federal penitentiaries. quickly.”

The federal prison service Ferguson’s report to Parliaopted for a quick fix – overment also found problems with looking long-term needs – other departments and prowhen expanding penitentiaries grams: to house a growing offender • The government’s First population, spending watchNations policing system is not dog Michael Ferguson says in a working as intended and some report Tuesday. of the police services fail to As a result, the Correctional meet provincial policing legisService expects the number of lation and standards. prisoners could again outstrip • Statistics Canada needs capacity within a few years of to better address the needs completing construction. of those outside the federal It means officials anticipate government who use its data, double-bunking – the placeespecially when it comes to ment of two prisoners in a job-vacancy data. single cell – will continue even • Public-service pension after the new cells are built. plans, covering public servants, The Correctional Service Mounties and the military, did not develop a long-term are not regularly assessed for accommodation plan to deal sustainability, and prolonged with its aging infrastructure in low interest rates, lower-thana cost-effective way, Ferguson expected returns on assets and longer life spans could end up said. costing taxpayers billions.

The prison service had not • A government program considered the condition of many of its institutions before intended to integrate the way deciding which ones to expand, public servants, the military Canadian Press

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and the RCMP handle transfers and moving costs did not encourage competition when it sought to issue one large contract to cover everyone.

“Though government should work to provide Canadians with programs and services in a timely fashion, planning should also look beyond the needs of the day,” Ferguson said at a news conference.

Federal cabinet ministers appeared on Parliament Hill to say the government accepts the auditor’s recommendations.

“We’re taking all this very seriously,” said Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney.

The New Democrats said Ferguson’s report paints a damning picture of Conservative fumbling of programs and services.

“Because of mismanagement and a lack of planning, Conservatives are wasting money and failing to deliver services people count on,” said NDP Treasury Board critic Mathieu Ravignat.

Ferguson found the government greatly overstated the savings from closing a handful of prison facilities, including the aging Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario.

In 2009, the Correctional

Service expected that new legislation imposing harsher penalties would result in longer sentences for many offenders.

That year, the government gave the prison service approval to spend $751 million over five years to expand existing institutions by installing 2,594 double bunks and adding 2,752 new cells. The service also got the green light – in principle – to build five new prisons at a cost of $960 million once it had developed a long-term plan to house offenders.

The government announced in 2012 it would close three prisons to save money and that it did not plan to build new ones.

It said the closures would save about $120 million a year.

But Ferguson’s report says the Correctional Service estimates savings will not be more than $86 million annually.

In 2010, federal prison ombudsman Howard Sapers warned that Canada’s packed, crumbling jails – rife with illness, addiction and violence – were endangering the rehabilitation of offenders.

Last September, Sapers reported the number of self-injury incidents in federal penitentiaries – cutting, head-banging

and self-strangulation – had more than tripled since teenager Ashley Smith choked to death in a prison cell in 2007.

The new construction will allow the prison service to accommodate up to 16,700 offenders in single cells. However, the auditors found the service’s updated population projection “shows that it will be at or over capacity within a few years of completing construction.”

The Correctional Service is relying on double-bunking in some institutions – including at levels that exceed general policy in the Ontario and Prairie regions, as well as in segregation cells and in spaces less than five metres square, Ferguson found.

Blaney says prisoners do not have a right to their own cell.

The real issue is the government’s inability to properly plan to adequately house offenders, the NDP said.

In response to Ferguson’s audit, the Correctional Service has committed to draft a longterm accommodation plan by next March.

It also plans to assess its penitentiaries with an eye to prioritizing future spending to improve and maintain the prisons.

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Baloney Meter: How credible are the government’s claims of tax savings?

Steve Rennie Canadian Press

The facts

First, let’s look at exactly what OTTAWA the Conservatives are claiming.

The budget says Blake and Lau“Our low-tax plan equals savings rie earn a combined income of of nearly $3,400 for a typical $120,000 before taxes (he earns family of 4.” $48,000 and she earns $72,000).

– Facebook post by Finance The budget says they will pay Minister Joe Oliver, May 1 $2,326 less in personal income tax because they save $856 from he Conservative govern“broad-based income tax relief,” ment claims measures such as a reduction in the lowest it has put in place since personal income tax, and $1,470 coming to power now save the from tax credits. average working family of four Blake and Laurie will save almost $3,400 each year in taxes. another $1,071 because they To illustrate these tax savings, pay less GST – it’s two percentthe latest budget introduced the age points lower than when the fictitious family of Blake, Laurie Conservatives took office in and their two children, much as 2006. two previous budgets featured That all adds up to $3,397 in similarly made-up families to tax savings. highlight tax-relief measures.

Now, let’s look at how the Since then, Conservatives government arrived at those from Prime Minister Stephen figures.

Harper on down have repeated Documents obtained under the tax-savings claim. But how the federal Access to Informaaccurate is it? tion Act show how the governSpoiler alert: The Canadian ment calculated the tax savings Press Baloney Meter is a dispas- for a two-earner couple with sionate examination of politichildren. cal statements culminating in a Government officials deterranking of accuracy on a scale of mined the average income for a “no baloney” to “full of baloney” two-earner family with children (complete methodology below). based on projections from the This one earns a rating of “a fall 2013 economic update and little baloney” – the statement is T1 data collected by the Canada mostly accurate but more infor- Revenue Agency, the documents mation is required. Here’s why. say.

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The average income, based on those projections and data, is $120,000.

The government says the mean income in 2013 was $115,000, or $5,000 less than 2014. So Blake and Laurie earned more money in 2014 – which the documents say saved the fictional family $162 on their taxes.

How? With more money to spend, they’ll spend more, and pay less GST (five per cent, down from seven) on that spending – $71 less in this particular example, the government figures.

Blake, who earns less than Laurie, will also save $91 on his taxes because of changes the Conservatives made to the tax brackets.

Before those changes were made, a larger portion of Blake’s earnings would have fallen into a higher tax bracket. Now, more of his money is taxed at the lowest rate. Together, the GST and taxbracket savings add up to $162.

An increase in indexation – a way of offsetting inflation by tying variables such as taxes or wages to the consumer price index – accounts for another $15 in tax savings, the documents say.

Further savings can be found in the various Conservative tax credits – and this is where the government relies on a few assumptions to arrive at its savings total.

Assumption 1: Blake and Laurie claimed $500 for each of their children under the children’s fitness tax credit;

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Assumption 2: They claimed $500 for each child under the children’s arts tax credit; Assumption 3: The whole family claimed $1,040 under the public-transit tax credit; Assumption 4: Because both children are under six, they each qualify for a yearly Universal Child Care Benefit payment of $1,200 ($1,020 after taxes) and another $83 in increased child tax benefit payments.

The government says broadbased relief – reducing the lowest personal income tax rate by one percentage point, increasing the upper limit of the lowest tax bracket and increases in the basic personal amount – saves the average family another $856.

Added to the tax credits and GST cuts, the savings work out to almost $3,400.

What the experts say

Martha O’Brien, a professor at the University of Victoria who specializes in Canadian tax law, says the $3,400 figure seems reasonable.

“You can cut it all kinds of different ways, obviously, but I couldn’t criticize that $3,400,” she said. “I think it might actually be a bit low.”

She did wonder, though, whether a family like Blake and Laurie’s actually exists.

“I think you could say some of their assumptions about two children under six who are also doing all these activities and having $2,000 a year spent on it might be unlikely,” O’Brien said.

“It’s also unlikely that if they’re going to all these activities, that one of the parents can leave the car at home – or even both of them can – because they’d be riding the buses a lot.”

Allan Maslove, a professor at Carleton University’s School of

Public Policy and Administration, agrees the $3,400 figure isn’t out of the ordinary – for this particular family.

“They’ve clearly manufactured an example here to allow them to claim every absolute tax credit and benefit that they’ve put into the tax system,” he said.

“I think it’s unlikely that any given average family would be eligible to claim all of these things. So in that sense, they’ve probably overstated it a bit.”

The verdict

Both experts agree the government isn’t over-reaching with its $3,400 tax-savings claim.

That said, the figure is based on assumptions that might be somewhat unrealistic, such as a family with two working parents and two children under six spending $1,040 on public transit and $2,000 to put both kids into arts and sports programs.

That family may well exist, but it’s hardly “typical.” That’s why the government’s claim contains a little baloney.

Methodology

The Baloney Meter is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the level of accuracy in statements made by politicians.

Each claim is researched and assigned a rating based on the following scale: No baloney – the statement is completely accurate A little baloney – the statement is mostly accurate but more information is required Some baloney – the statement is partly accurate but important details are missing A lot of baloney – the statement is mostly inaccurate but contains elements of truth Full of baloney – the statement is completely inaccurate

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Syria rebels surrender to Assad’s forces strongholds in Homs, capital of the revolution Bassem Mroue and Zeina Karam

community to lift the siege but there was no response,” he Associated Press added.

The exit of some 1,200 fightBEIRUT ers and civilians marks a dearrying their rifles and facto end of the rebellion in the small bags of belongings, war shattered city, which was hundreds of exhausted Syrian one of the first places to rise up rebels withdrew this week from against Assad’s rule, earning its their last remaining strongholds nickname as “the capital of the in the heart of Homs, surrenrevolution.” dering to President Bashar AsGaining virtually full consad a bloodstained city that was trol of Syria’s third largest once the centre of the revolt city is a major win for Assad against him. on multiple levels. Militarily, For Assad, it is a powerful it solidifies the government victory ahead of presidential hold on a swath of territory in elections. For the rebels, the central Syria, linking the capital dramatic exit after two years Damascus with government of enduring grueling assaults strongholds along the coast and siege captures their sense and giving a staging ground to of abandonment amid world advance against rebel territory reluctance to help shift the bal- further north. ance of power on the ground.

Politically, gains on the “We ate grass and leaves until ground boost Assad’s hold there was nothing left for us on power as he seeks to add a to eat,” said opposition activfurther claim of legitimacy in ist Abu Yassin al-Homsi, who presidential elections set for was preparing to leave with the June 3, which Western powrebels later Wednesday. “We ers and the opposition have kept urging the international dismissed as a farce.

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“For those who want to believe that the regime is winning, it’s a powerful symbolic confirmation of that,” said Peter Harling, a Middle East expert at the International Crisis Group think-tank . “But it really is about what the regime has to offer beyond years of such symbolic military victories,” he added.

“If you take a broader perspective, I think it’s an indication that this conflict is going to take years.”

By early evening Wednesday, some 600 fighters had boarded buses that departed from a police command centre on the edge of Homs’ rebel-held areas, heading north to rebel held towns of Talbiseh and al-Dar al-Kabira, opposition activists said. Many of the rebels were wounded, and it was unclear how many civilians were among them.

According to the deal, each fighter was allowed to carry his rifle and a bag of belongings with him. One rocket propelled

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Free Syrian Army fighters leave Homs, Syria, by bus. Exhausted and worn out from a year-long siege, hundreds of Syrian rebels on Wednesday left their last remaining bastions in the heart of the central city of Homs under a cease-fire deal with government forces.

grenade launcher and a machinegun were also allowed on each bus.

“We shall return to Homs!” some of the evacuees chanted as they arrived in al-Dar al-Kabria and residents rushed to give them fruits and water, according to Mohammed Rahal, an activist who was there to receive them. He said some of the fighters were “so weak they needed assistance to walk.”

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tured the massive destruction inflicted on Homs from months of bombardment. Buildings were shattered, some with chunks of concrete dangling from twisted rebar, others with upper floors collapsed.

Rebels with bags of belongings – some with their faces covered – boarded green buses as black-uniformed police oversaw the process. At least one U.N.marked vehicle was parked nearby. Then the buses trundled down a battered road past the

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wrecked city landscape.

The videos appeared genuine and matched the AP’s reporting on the evacuation.

It was a bitter moment for the exhausted rebels, who had pledged to fight to the end in 13 neighbourhoods in and around the historic quarters of Homs where they had been holed up under siege for more than a year.

Homs, with a prewar population of 1.2 million was among the first to rise up in early 2011 with waves of exuberant anti-Assad protests. As Syria’s conflict turned into outright civil war, rebels took control of nearly 70 per cent of the city, whose population represents Syria’s mix – with a largely pro-rebel Sunni majority and a pro-Assad Alawite minority, along with Christians and other

religious and ethnic minorities.

The city quickly came under a series of crushing government offensives, turning into a battleground that left entire blocks and much of its historic quarters in ruins. Thousands of people were killed and almost all its residents fled. Tit-for-tat sectarian killings rose, reflecting the increasingly religious dimension of the conflict nationwide.

Rebels were slowly pushed back. For well over a year, government forces have been besieging rebels in around a dozen districts around its ancient bazaars. With food and medicine short, a first major group – around 1,400 people, including fighters and residents – evacuated earlier this year in a U.N.-mediated operation.

The last die-hards, including

many from the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front and other Islamic factions, held out for weeks. But they agreed Friday to the ceasefire deal, which includes the release of captives held by rebels in Aleppo and Latakia provinces, and the easing of a rebel siege on two pro-government Shiite towns in Aleppo province in return for the safe passage out of Homs on Wednesday.

The rebels, however, will retain one toe-hold in Homs.

Fighters in the heavily populated Waer district, just outside Homs’ Old City, have so far refused to join the evacuation.

Some activists said negotiations were underway for a similar deal there.

The evacuation caps a series of successes for Assad’s forces.

Backed by fighters from the Lebanese Shiite militant group

Hezbollah, pro-government troops recently seized key territory in rugged mountains near the border with Lebanon and around the capital Damascus.

The government has control of almost all cities, as well as the recently won Qalamoun region stretching north of Damascus to the Lebanese border and toward Homs. It also has a nearly unquestioned grip on the mountainous Mediterranean coastal region, the heartland of Assad’s Alawite minority.

Still, Assad has lost huge territory to the opposition. Rebels hold northern Aleppo province, much of neighbouring Idlib province and the territory along the Turkish border, as well as the Raqqa region in the east – and Aleppo city, the country’s largest city and former commercial hub, is carved up into

rebel-held and governmentheld halves. Much of the rural areas in the south are highly contested, and rebels hold a number of surburbs ringing Damascus.

Syrian officials say the June 3 elections will only be held in government-controlled territory and Western powers have dismissed the vote as a sham, saying it will effectively spell the death knell of any peace talks in the foreseeable future.

“The regime has reached a point where it’s happy to focus on this military challenge because it helps it shun other more political moves,” said Harling. The military conflict is “not life-threatening for the regime” and instead has become a “source of legitimacy” among Assad supporters – “It’s a resource.”

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Saving songbirds’ boreal home

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Fiona Schmiegelow, a University of Alberta professor in residence at Yukon College, says untouched habitat is crucial to the health of boreal songbirds.

Jesse Winter

tecting half of the songbirds’ breeding and nesting grounds, which stretch from Alaska to Newfoundmagine running for three days, land. non-stop, without food or Fiona Schmiegelow, a University water. of Alberta professor in residence at Now imagine you round the last Yukon College, has been studying corner, in sight of home, but your boreal birds and the forests they live house is no longer there. In its place in for two decades. stands a mine site, a tailings pond “My work focuses on looking at or a sprawling, arid subdivision. the effect of land-use changes on For the Blackpoll warbler, that’s boreal bird populations,” she said. exactly what can happen if enough “What we found is that there of the northern boreal forest isn’t are certain species of boreal birds protected. that are quite sensitive to land-use Every spring, the Blackpoll war- changes, especially human activbler flies from deep South America ity. Things like forestry operations, back to its breeding grounds in oil and gas operations, things that the Peel River watershed and other change the structure of the forest, areas of the northern boreal forest. whether it’s the physical structure The flight requires crossing 3,000 – the number of trees, etc. – or the kilometres of unbroken ocean with- age structure of the forest – removout stopping. ing the older trees.

The little birds weigh only 20 “Loss of forest to things like agrigrams when they begin their flight culture has also been a significant and lose enormous amounts of issue over time,” she said. weight by the time they arrive The recent report, called Boreal home, exhausted.

Birds Need Half, looked at 300 difWithout that home to come ferent species of birds that call the back to, the delicate birds often boreal home. It recommends procan’t survive. tecting about three million square A new report, published by the kilometres of forest between Yukon Boreal Songbirds Initiative and and Newfoundland.

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ate in the Yukon. We have a lot of landscapes that are still pretty untouched, especially wetland areas that haven’t been impacted to date,” Schmiegelow said.

“A lot of the bird populations that are declining in other parts of the country are actually stable up here, or doing relatively well.”

In the Yukon, birds like the rusty blackbird, olive-sided flycatcher, and the inexhaustible Blackpoll warbler rely on the territory’s vast swaths of untouched forest and wetlands.

One of the most important areas for these birds is the Peel watershed.

So are the wetlands near Old Crow.

“The Old Crow Flats, for example, is internationally recognized as a wetland of international significance. That’s a really important area for waterfowl like ducks to go and molt,” she said.

Schmiegelow has studied the effects on bird populations across Canada, including some of the most disturbed parts of the boreal forest around Fort McMurray’s oil sands.

“The changes around Fort McMurray have been really quite astounding in the past two decades,” Schmiegelow said, but that doesn’t mean that resource extraction and

conservation can’t co-exist.

The report calls for protecting half of the boreal, but what that means is protecting it from largescale industrial development, similar to what’s happening in the oil sands.

“But we need to not be complacent about it either. Landscapes can change very quickly when the economy drives it. Things like the land-use planning process is very significant for bird populations.

“The thing with boreal birds that we have to remember is that they don’t just occur in small pockets.

They occur across entire landscapes, and we need to be protecting those landscapes,” she said.

As important as having wellmanaged lands where development is allowed and monitored, Schmiegelow said it’s equally important to have some areas withdrawn from all development, to be used as control areas.

Once scientists start studying how birds are handling a new mine in a certain area, there needs to be an undeveloped benchmark that they can measure against, somewhere that the birds can live as they have for millennia.

Back to the Blackpoll warbler,

and its epic annual journey: hardly any other animal crosses through such a diverse range of ecosystems going from the far north to the far south, which gives the Blackpoll a unique perspective on the climate changes affecting huge swaths of the world.

It also makes them the perfect barometer and early warning system because there are so many different potential changes that can affect them. They could be a 21st century equivalent of canaries in a coal mine.

The birds are late this season. To many Yukon bird enthusiasts, that might be simply a puzzlement or a curiosity, but if you look closer it can be an indicator of changes in faraway climates impacting us up here.

“We’ve had a really easy winter up here,” Schmiegelow said, “but as many people know, it’s been a really hard winter for many places down south. When I was hearing about below freezing temperatures in Texas and other places where these birds go to find warmth and safety through the winter, I was worried about them.”

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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Global endangered species body launches review of Canadian polar bear trade Bruce Cheadle

firm that the current bear trade is sustainable.

Ernie Cooper of the World OTTAWA Wildlife Fund Canada said the nvironment Minister Leona review was spurred in part by a Aglukkaq says she is confident dramatic 2010 spike in polar bear that a new international review of exports. Cooper is the Canadian Canada’s trade in polar bear parts representative on an international will reaffirm this country’s conser- organization that tracks global trafvation of the species. fic in threatened species.

The 180-country Convention on “If there are any indications that International Trade in Endangered a species is being traded at levels Species, or CITES, agreed last week that look suspicious, then a signifiin Mexico to conduct a lengthy cant trade review may be required study into the global trade of the to have a closer look,” Cooper said iconic Arctic bears. in an interview.

Known as a “significant trade However, Cooper says the 2010 review,” the study will look at the data, upon closer examination, practices of all five polar bear range actually showed a lot of biological states – Alaska, Canada, Greenland, traffic in specimens such as blood Norway and Russia – although and hair samples taken from tranCanada is the only one that permits quilized bears. commercial trade in polar bears.

“A bit of blood taken from a live “Canada has in place a strong bear or a tooth taken from a bear management regime for the polar that’s been hunted or some hair bear that is based on science and samples isn’t the same as a polar aboriginal traditional knowledge,” bear rug. So a spike of 10,000 bioAglukkaq said in an email response logical specimens does not mean after being contacted about the 10,000 bears were killed,” he said. review by The Canadian Press.

“When you look at the data, the “We are confident that Canada’s number of polar bear skins being position will be reaffirmed through traded had actually been reduced.” this review process.”

Environment Canada says 344 According to participants in last polar bear skins or bodies were week’s meeting in Mexico, Canada exported in 2011, the last year for did not object to the review, which which numbers are available. Over the past decade, an average of 313 it hopes will clear the air and conCanadian Press

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no commercial trade should be allowed given the larger environmental challenge.

“It’s fairly unusual for a developed country to be put into ‘(significant) trade review,”’ said Sarah Uhlemann, the Seattle-based staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity.

“It definitely suggests the world has some pretty significant concerns about the polar bear hunting that’s going on in Canada right now.”

Paul Todd of the International Fund for Animal Welfare attended Subhankar Banerjee/AP the Veracruz meetings last week More than two-thirds of the world’s polar bears will be killed and said the review is “just a further off by 2050 because of thinning sea ice from global warming signal that some concern about the in the Arctic, government scientists forecast. trade in this species, predominantly from Canada, already exists.” skins or bodies have been exported Experts say skin prices have skyHe called the review “a good rocketed due to Chinese demand. annually, about two per cent of faith effort to use the CITES “As Canada is the only country some 16,000 Canadian polar bears process and treaty to further shed the department estimated in 2011. that allows commercial trade in some light on what is going on and this species, Canada’s information According to detailed export how things can be strengthened.” will have a considerable influence data posted by CITES, 175 polar Cooper, of the World Wildlife on the trade assessment,” Danny bear skins were traded in 2011, a Fund, calls polar bear protection Kingsberry, a spokesman for Envi- “a politically charged issue.” But he steady yearly decline from 574 in 2007. There were 129 trophy bears ronment Canada, said in an email. said the significant review process “The review is expected to deter- itself does not change the game. exported in 2011, down from 140 in 2007 but considerably more than mine that trade is sustainable, given “This is not an alarm bell at all.

Canada’s effective management the 50, 54 and 18 trophy bears in It’s not a criticism of Canada or a practices for the polar bear.” the intervening years. criticism of any country,” he said.

Animal welfare groups agree Some 75 per cent of polar bear “It’s simply routine business – but climate change is the real threat to skins are now exported to China, involving a species that tends to get according to Environment Canada. polar bear survival, but some argue a lot of attention.”

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Learn about an alternative that could help reduce the Yukon’s peak electrical demand, fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by heating homes and businesses with renewable energy. Find out how ETS and smart grids work, and how communities in Alaska, Atlantic Canada and the Lower 48 are using this technology to benefit ratepayers, utilities and the environment.

Speakers: Al Takle, Steffes Corporation – ETS basics and integration in the USA Greg Gaudet, City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island – Canadian case study Dennis Meiners, Intelligent Energy Systems, Alaska – remote northern case study J.P. Pinard – ETS potential in the Yukon Plus a summary of discussions from the two-day workshop.

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newly published paper says climate change caused by humans could be responsible for as little as half the wholesale melting of sea ice in the Canadian Arctic and Greenland that has amazed and alarmed scientists.

The finding, published in Nature magazine, should caution those attempting to turn global theories into regional predictions, said co-author Mike Wallace of the University of Washington.

“Whenever you start to look at local climate trends, you have to look at the internal variability as well as the human-induced variability,” said Wallace. “The natural variability is huge.”

Sea ice has been a hot topic in recent years – with average declines of 2.6 per cent per decade since the late 1970s across the circumpolar world. Ice extent last March was the fifth lowest for that month in the satellite record.

The area of north Greenland and the Canadian archipelago, with temperature increases nearly twice as large as the Arctic average, has been warming particularly quickly.

Wallace says up to half of that increase is more likely to be due to complex atmospheric links that originate with rain and wind patterns in the South Pacific – not warming from greenhouse gases. Unusually heavy rain in a region of the South Pacific sets up turbulence in the atmosphere that affects the whole globe, he said.

“It induces what we call a planetary scale wave train. We can see exactly those kind of waves – like ship wakes – if we have the air flowing over an island and if we look down we can see in the cloud patterns exactly those kinds of wakes.”

The “wakes” generate huge waves in the atmosphere. A single

wavelength is roughly comparable to the distance from the central Pacific to Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. It’s those waves, which warm the air by compressing it slightly, that are contributing to sea ice melt in the Canadian Arctic and northern Greenland, the paper suggests.

“Think of Canada as downstream in that wake,” said Wallace. “If it happens to be in a ridge of that wave train, that translates into it being warmer than normal. That warmth comes from the prevalence of sinking motion in the atmosphere – it warms it by compressing it.”

Wallace said climate models have only been able to explain about half the warming that has been seen in the region. The energy created by atmospheric waves originating in the South Pacific nicely accounts for the rest.

The paper doesn’t attack the basic conclusion that climate change is largely caused by greenhouse gases. And Wallace acknowledges that the heavy ocean rains that create the warming atmospheric waves may have their origin in greenhouse-gasinduced climate change.

His paper doesn’t address seaice loss or degradation in other parts of the Arctic.

“The ice melt is dramatic,” he said. “I would not claim to make any statement about the ice melt.”

It should, however, remind those who try to use climate change to explain unusual weather in specific areas of how complex climate is and how wide natural variability can be in individual regions.

“Unless global warming starts to accelerate at a rate far beyond what we’ve seen, it’s going to be a long time before weather statistics change so much from the human signal that it would become clearly detectable in the presence of natural variability.”

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Warming is disrupting America with weird weather, rising pollen, more costs Seth Borenstein Associated Press

WASHINGTON lobal warming is rapidly turning America into a stormy and dangerous place, with rising seas and disasters costing citizens from floodstricken Florida to the wildfire-ravaged West, according to a new U.S. federal scientific report.

Climate change’s assorted harms “are expected to become increasingly disruptive across the nation throughout this century and beyond,” the National Climate Assessment concluded this week.

The report emphasizes how warming and its all-toowild weather are changing daily lives, even using the phrase “climate disruption” as another way of saying global warming.

Still, it’s not too late to prevent the worst of climate change, says the 840-page report, which the White House is highlighting as it tries to jump-start often stalled efforts to curb heat-trapping gases.

However, if the U.S. and the world don’t change the way they use energy, “we’re still on the pathway to more damage and danger of the type that are described in great detail in the rest of this report,” said study co-author Henry Jacoby, co-director of the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Jacoby, other scientists and White House officials said this is the most detailed and U.S.-focused scientific report on global warming.

“Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present,” the report says.

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oyster growers in Washington state and maple syrup producers in Vermont are all observing climate-related changes that are outside of recent experience.”

The report looks at regional and state-level effects of global warming, compared with recent reports from the United Nations that lumped all of North America together.

A draft of the report was released in January 2013, but this version has been reviewed by more scientists, the National Academy of Science and 13 government agencies and had public comment. It is written in a bit more simple language so people could realize “that there’s a new source of risk in their lives,” said study lead author Gary Yohe of Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Even though the nation’s average temperature has risen by as much as 1.9 degrees since record keeping began in 1895, it’s in the big, wild weather where the average person feels climate change the most, said co-author

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And it’s happening a lot more often lately.

The report says the intensity, frequency and duration of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes have increased since the early 1980s, but it is still uncertain how much of that is from man-made warming.

Winter storms have increased in frequency and intensity and shifted northward since the 1950s, it says. Also, heavy downpours are increasing – by 71 per cent in the Northeast.

Heat waves, such as those in Texas in 2011 and the Midwest in 2012, are projected to intensify nationwide. Droughts in the Southwest are expected to get stronger. Sea level has risen 20 centimetres since 1880 and is projected to rise between 0.3 metres and 1.2 metres by 2100.

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“We’re being hit hard,” Hayhoe said, comparing America to a boxer. “We’re holding steady, and we’re getting hit in the jaw. We’re starting to recover from one punch, and another punch comes.”

The report also says “climate change threatens human health and well-being in many ways.” Those include smokefilled air from more wildfires, smoggy air from pollution, more diseases from tainted food, water, mosquitoes and ticks. And then there’s more pollen because of warming weather and the effects of carbon dioxide on plants.

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And all this will come with a hefty cost, the report says.

Flooding alone may cost $325 billion by the year 2100 in one of the worst-case scenarios, with $130 billion of that in Florida, the report says. Already the droughts and heat waves of 2011 and 2012 added about $10 billion to farm costs, the report says.

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Scientists narrow in on Sea Star Wasting Syndrome devastating the West Coast Dene Moore Canadian Press

VANCOUVER cientists are making some headway in figuring out what is killing millions of sea stars in the waters off the Pacific coast, from British Columbia to Mexico.

While a definitive answer eludes them, researchers suggest a pathogen – either bacterial or viral – is responsible for the death toll.

“We don’t have an absolute answer yet,” said Lesanna Lahner, a veterinarian at the Seattle Aquarium, after presenting the latest information at the Salish Sea Ecosystem conference in Seattle last week.

“We’ve narrowed in on it possibly being a pathogen, some sort of infectious source, bacterial or viral.”

The disease was first noticed last summer, among sunflower sea stars near Vancouver and Seattle. Within weeks, whole colonies had dissolved into the sea.

White lesions appear on the arms of the sea stars – commonly called starfish. Very quickly, they begin to deteriorate until their arms fall off. Eventually, there’s nothing left but “goo.”

Just gathering specimens for testing was a challenge because the creatures disintegrated so quickly.

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Washington state has many dozens of confirmed sites where the sea stars have wasted away, but Oregon only a handful. The California coast has been decimated.

The Pacific Northwest, in particular, is renowned for its bright array of sea stars – marine invertebrates that weigh up to five kilograms and live from three to five years.

Martin Haulena, staff veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium, said ongoing surveillance has revealed the massive extent of the die-off.

A large team of researchers is working on it but they’re hesitant to point the figure just yet on a cause.

“I think there’s been a lot of progress,” he said. “Certainly the microbiology side of things and the molecular biology side of things, the virology side of things have revealed some really interesting findings.”

Sunflower sea stars were the first found disintegrating on the ocean floor, but the disease has not been discerning. Morning sun, mottled,

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“It’s very deadly in the regions where it’s happening,” said Lahner, whose aquarium is working with the Vancouver Aquarium, ZooPath, Cornell University, U.S. Geological Service, Wildlife Conservation Society, SeaDoc and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to find the answer.

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The toll has been much less and scientists aren’t sure if the two are related.

There has been much speculation about the cause of the largest ever die-off of the species every documented.

Is it a virus? Warming water due to climate change? Some even blamed radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in Japan. The Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network, or MARINe, ruled that out in January.

“There has been substantial speculation in the media that the disease could be a result of increased radiation from the nuclear power plant disaster in Fukushima, Japan. We have no evidence to suggest that radiation is a likely culprit,” the agency said on its website.

Benjamin Miner, a biologist at Western Washington University, is working with colleagues at Cornell University and others to unlock the secret of the syndrome. They have not yet found the direct cause of the die-offs, he said.

“There is evidence that stars that die have elevated bacterial loads, probably from secondary infections.

We have some evidence that a virus is involved, but the results are very preliminary,” Miner said.

“Stress likely also plays a role.”

It may be part of a natural cycle, he said.

“We currently know so little about the disease that we have no suggestions about how to prevent it,” he said.

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Protests shift to protocol: B.C. First Nations hail new way forward for business Tamsyn Burgmann

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VANCOUVER The agreement underscores topping undesirable a shift in how First Nations, resource development in the provincial government B.C.’s Fraser Canyon used to and industry in B.C. are apinvolve blockading trains, but proaching resource and revthat has changed for a cluster enue sharing in recognition of of First Nations with a former the difficult and slow-moving “history of battles” that now treaty process. just wants to get down to First Nations people are business. moving away from the miliFive Interior First Nations tant tactics of yesteryear to governed by the Nkala’pamux gain a voice when they have Nation Tribal Council signed an issue, said Grand Chief an agreement Wednesday with Robert Pasco, who represents the province giving them a Canadian Press

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“We’ve had our day, we’ve had our issues, but we’re at a better place,” he said before a delegation of chiefs gathered in Vancouver.

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The chiefs unanimously hailed the 18-month pilot project, which will first involve decisions connected to the Highland Valley Copper

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Mine, owned by Teck Resources, that’s located within the Nlaka’pamux territory.

The agreement was hammered out with the province in the two years since an initial framework was created in March 2012. If successful, the board will broaden its mandate to include other mines and companies in the road and forestry sectors.

The deal is a historic milestone, said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, with the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.

“It reflects the vision of our ancestors,” he said, “who since the beginning have always harboured a vision of sharing the land and sharing the resources in a good way.”

More than 200 business agreements have been negotiated between the provincial government and First Nations across B.C. since 2005-06, with more in the process, said John Rustad, minister of aboriginal relations.

Although the province continues to pursue the treaty as the “greatest form of longterm reconciliation,” Rustad said that government recognizes it’s not of interest to all First Nations and treaties take much more time.

“We want to be able to make sure benefits can flow over a period of time,” he said when asked whether these kinds of deals replace the treaty process. “This is one of those types of agreements that helps to build our relationships and build toward longterm reconciliation.”

Including First Nations in resource projects helps to secure their communities more economic stability and “ultimately, it helps to solve some social inequity in the reserves,” Rustad added.

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“I’m sure all of the communities in the area will be looking at this agreement and thinking ‘Yes, this is the way forward.”’

Teck Resources didn’t initiate the agreement and is currently negotiating its own relationship with the Nlaka’pamux council, but the company’s Peter Martell said Teck believes working together in a formal way is “long overdue.”

The company has run the Highland Valley mine for about 30 years but only started engaging local First Nations within the past five years, he said.

“I know the philosophy in the mining industry is changing, and I think, (the) same thing with the province, where they’re seeing it’s important to involve First Nations,” Martell said.

“Everybody definitely agrees things need to change.”

The province is investing $550,000 in the pilot. The Nlaka’pamux has already worked out an agreement for 37.5 per cent of mineral tax revenue coming from the Highland mine, to be divided amongst the member communities.

Chief Janet Webster, who represents the Lytton First Nation, said it was a challenge to reach the deal but now it’s done she feels emotional.

“We’ve been taken advantage of and we don’t benefit from those resources,” she said. “I think it’s about time everyone, all those resources coming in, say ‘Yes this is your land’ and ‘Yes we will share’ and ‘Yes we’ll share decisionmaking with you.’

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ARTS New phone book, new beginnings for local artist

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Artist Heather Horton made the move to the Yukon last year. One of her paintings was chosen to front the NorthwesTel Yukon Territory directory.

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inscribed with “Une vie a plein bord” – a life lived to the brim.

“That is a wonderful mantra, cclaimed artist Heather that is an amazing mantra and Horton wears a ring on I want to live my life according her thumb that’s so bent to this mantra,” Horton rememout of shape it’s hard to take off. bers thinking at the time.

It didn’t come that way, Fast-forward a year and but the imperfect loop is now Horton is in Alaska near Denali symbolic of a life that led the National Park hanging on to the painter to pick up and settle in back of a sled being pulled by a Whitehorse last year. snowmobile.

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ride was enough to bend her ring.

“I thought, ‘This ring is now perfect because it was always meant to be bent that way,’ she says, looking back. “To take another path in my life would have been an injustice to the message of the ring.

“Living up here and moving up here is a perfect example of what that ring is about.”

Horton fell in love with the

North after visiting the Yukon for the first time in 2009.

“When I came here I’m like, ‘Well, this is it.’ So it’s taken that amount of time to get up here but I’m finally here.”

Last fall the stars aligned.

Horton and her cat Sasha got in the car and began a seven-day, 5,400-km drive from southern Ontario.

“I had to do it in seven days because I wanted him to have a hotel room and took him into the hotel room every night. I paid extra to have him in there; it was quite an odyssey.”

Horton says she was attracted to Whitehorse right away.

“Before I even knew anyone in the community I was attracted to the beauty of it. The clean air, the wildlife, just the peace, it’s so antithetical to anything I’ve ever known.”

What she has known is a very successful art career.

Horton’s work can be found in private collections in Canada, the United States, Germany, New Zealand and England.

Her paintings are also now a part of the permanent art collection at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey.

Lately Horton has become what could be called “Yukon famous.”

A hike up Montana Mountain south of Carcross led to the painting that is now the cover of this year’s phone book.

Horton called the prize “one of the highlights of my artistic career. I would say it’s only second to the very first solo opening I had in 2007.”

She’s 100 per cent genuine.

“It was having the mayor say lovely words, it was having Minister Nixon say lovely

things… Most of all having friends there supporting. It was like this confluence of awesome.”

Horton paints based on multiple photos she’ll take of a subject. She doesn’t generally work in the open air and hasn’t worked with live models since college.

She says painting is fundamentally about curiosity.

That’s true if she’s painting a portrait, a landscape or, more recently, a local Whitehorse pet pig.

“At its most basic level I paint about things I want to know more about,” she says.

“Painting a thing, whether it be a person, a pig, a landscape, it’s a way to possess that thing, to know it, to learn about it, to spend time with it to examine it and then to let it go.”

The phone book cover, an oil-on-panel painting titled “Montana Mountain 1,” came from a 2009 hike up Montana Mountain.

It was the colours that were most inspiring, Horton says.

“It’s like the landscape was on fire.”

Horton is represented by downtown Toronto’s Abbozzo Gallery. She says the gallery has been very supportive of her drive to come north.

Now that she’s made it here, Horton says there’s no thought on how long she might stay.

“I can’t imagine anywhere else I’d rather be. That’s the criteria that I’m going by. I’ve worked so hard to get up here, I’m here now and I don’t know where else I would go. It’s just perfect.”

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‘Fabulous, unforgettable’ Farley Mowat remembered for ‘enormous literary legacy’ Allison Jones and Victoria Ahearn

Mowat died Tuesday night in his hometown of Port Hope, Canadian Press Ont., his assistant Mary ShawRimmington told The CanaTORONTO dian Press. ovelist and naturalist The internationally acFarley Mowat was fondly claimed author was an “absoremembered Wednesday for lutely delightful person” who captivating generations of had “strong opinions that he schoolchildren with books would fight for to the death if such as Owls in the Family and he had to,” said friend SteNever Cry Wolf, and for his phen Smith, who learned of legacy as a tireless defender of the death from Mowat’s wife, the environment who “spoke Claire. for whales and seabirds, for “A highly, highly principled tadpoles and mosses.” man, extremely generous with “He was possessed of a his time and his wealth,” he ferocious talent, able to write added. “Just a gem, a diamond stories that provoked laughter, in the rough.” tears and action,” Green Party There was no word on a leader Elizabeth May added in cause of death. a statement after news broke of “He hadn’t been very well, Mowat’s death at age 92. “We it had been a tough winter, but owe him more than I can say.” everybody had a tough winPrime Minister Stephen ter in southern Ontario,” said Harper also issued a stateSmith. “But it had been particment, saying Mowat “will be ularly tough for him. He wasn’t remembered as a passionate very well. He was quite old. He Canadian.” had various issues, as people in “One of Canada’s most their 90s usually do.” widely read authors, he was a From the time he was 13, natural storyteller with a real Mowat was fiercely dedicated gift for sharing personal anec- to writing about the natural dotes in a witty and endearing world. As a young teen he way. His literary works almost started a magazine called Naalways reflected his deep love ture Lore and had a column in of nature and of animals.” the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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He went on to publish 45 books, many based on his own adventures and travels. Though many were written for adults, they had wide appeal and were frequently taught in schools.

Mowat said he was lucky to be able to combine his two passions: writing and nature, calling it “the only subject I really want to write about.”

“I often found he was one of

the Canadian writers you could always mention and everybody would know his work,” said Howard White, publisher of Douglas & McIntyre, which took over Mowat’s books about three years ago and is reprinting his major works.

“It was due to that brilliant storytelling talent that he had, so it was never just a Canadian story, never just a First Nations story, never just an environment story. It was a story – a capital ‘S’ story that anybody anywhere could relate to.”

Throughout his life, Mowat was adamant that humans learn to live in harmony with the natural world.

“It’s a matter of survival,” he told The Canadian Press in a 2006 interview. “Either we learn to do this, or we cease to exist. We have no God-given right to survive forever. We have screwed up so badly in so many ways so obviously that only utterly stupid species would consider that we have

much of a future, as things stand.”

Never Cry Wolf is said to have changed the way people saw wolves; after the Russian version was published, the government there even banned the killings of one of Mowat’s favourite creatures.

Barbara Stephenson, retired CEO of Port Hope Public Library who knew Mowat, recalls the book inspiring her to do a project on wolves in elementary school.

“I feel for me growing up, he was one of the first authors that highlighted our country, talked about Canadians (with) very Canadian settings and about the nature of our country and the environment,” she said.

The book, which was based on Mowat’s experiences studying wolves in the North – and became a film in 1983 – was not without controversy.

The May 1996 issue of now-defunct Saturday Night magazine featured an article

by John Goddard titled “A Real Whopper,” accusing Mowat of exaggerating key facts in the book, such as how long he actually spent studying wolves in the North and if he visited an Inuit camp.

Mowat later issued a retort, saying Goddard “consistently misses the truth behind these ‘facts.’”

Mowat was born in Belleville, Ont., on May 12, 1921.

The son of a librarian, he grew up in Windsor, Ont., and Saskatoon. He studied at the University of Toronto and served in the Second World War from 1940 to 1945.

In 1949, after spending two years in the Arctic, he began his career as a prolific writer of works have since been translated into more than 20 languages in more than 60 countries.

For the past few decades, Mowat split his time between Cape Breton, N.S., and Port Hope, Ont., where a monument stands in his honour on Smith’s property. The structure is in the shape of a boat to represent Mowat’s 2000 book, The Farfarers: Before the Norse.

“It’s a local limestone,” said close friend John ShawRimmington, the husband of Mowat’s assistant. “He wouldn’t have approved of shipping anything in that was non-green.”

Mowat lived a “very private” life in Port Hope and wrote his stories on an old-fashioned Underwood typewriter at his home there, he added.

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Friday, May 9, 2014 urday and actually he was writing that morning,” said John Shaw-Rimmington. “Said he was a little frustrated because he’d only written a paragraph and he said, ‘Tomorrow I’ll look at that paragraph and probably not even use it.”’

Mowat said the pleasure he got from writing was paramount.

“My motives have been selfish in a peculiar way,” he said, “not to attempt to gain recognition, fame, to become an icon, to become a Conrad Black or somebody like that, but simply to satisfy my own appetite for good stories.”

Never one to shy away from controversy, Mowat was outspoken about many environmental and social issues.

He called Canada’s treatment of aboriginals “abominable,” said the seal hunt was, “perhaps the most atrocious single trespass by human beings against the living world that’s taking place today,” and said hunts in general were “symbolic of the massive destruction that we’ve visited upon life.”

Although Mowat felt the struggle to preserve nature and wildlife was an ongoing one, he said: “I could honestly say I’ve fought the good fight.”

He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1956, the Governor General’s Award for his 1956 children’s story Lost in the Barrens, the Leacock Medal for Humour for The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float in 1970, the Order of Canada in 1981 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2003. He was also inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.

“Every book is a total experience in itself,” he said. “It’s a world in itself and when you finish the book you’re moving on to another world.”

Tributes to Mowat began to pour in as soon as word of his death broke.

In Ottawa, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said the author was “a family friend” from childhood.

“He came up to Harrington Lake a few times …. ah, got along great with my father,” said Trudeau. “He gave us a Labrador retriever who we called Farley who had a penchant for running after porcupines as I remember.”

He added: “Mr. Mowat obviously was a passionate Canadian who shaped a lot of my generation growing up with

his books and he will be sorely missed.”

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair tweeted: “We have lost a great Canadian today. Farley Mowat’s work as an author and environmentalist has had a great impact on Canada and the world.”

Acclaimed novelist Margaret Atwood tweeted that Mowat was a “wonderful colleague & friend of many years,” while writer Andrew Pyper added: “Owls in the Family. One of the

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World Health Organization declares spread of polio an international public health emergency Maria Cheng Associated Press

LONDON or the first time ever, the World Health Organization on Monday declared the spread of polio an international public health emergency that could grow in the next few months and unravel the nearly three-decade effort to eradicate the crippling disease.

The agency described current polio outbreaks across at least 10 countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East as an “extraordinary event” that required a co-ordinated international response. It identified Pakistan, Syria and Cameroon as having allowed the virus to spread beyond their borders, and recommended that those three governments require citizens to obtain a certificate proving they have been vaccinated for polio before travelling abroad.

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“Of course, there’s always TORONTO the dark side that keeps pullhen she began asseming me back, that I love so bling new songs for much,” McLachlan said in a Shine On, Sarah McLachlan recent telephone interview. made a concerted effort to “All those achingly, painfully let a little light peek in after beautiful bits of music are still issuing her most dramatically kind of my favourite.” overcast record yet, 2010’s Well, it wasn’t forced – “Laws of Illusion.” unfortunately, McLachlan had And to her mind, she sucplenty of personal trauma ceeded. She can point to the from which to draw. strummy country groove of There was her much-pub“Monsters” or layered first licized split from drummer single “In Your Shoes” or even Ashwin Sood, her husband the jangly “Flesh and Blood,” of 11 years with whom she which she says is “so fun to shares two daughters. Then in sing.”

December 2010, her adoptive But old habits don’t usufather, Jack, died. ally die completely, and – for “It comes in waves,” she those eagerly awaiting her new said. “He passed around the record’s Tuesday release – rest same time as I separated from assured McLachlan is still the Canadian Press

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All the male anchors floating away around the same time.

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How do I define myself?

“I wanted to speak of being … rudderless. And wishing and hoping to find something that will help ground me again.”

Although she prodded the still-tender wounds from her divorce on “Laws of Illusion,” it took longer for McLachlan to confront her father’s death.

McLachlan needed these past years, she said, to “recognize what (she) had lost.”

A mournful three-song

suite in the album’s midsection addresses that void.

On the plaintive piano amble “Broken Heart,” she yearns for her father to “see me trying to live up to my name.” “Surrender and Certainty,” another placid piano dirge,“ finds McLachlan again searching: ‘’You were the star by which I light my way/ So how do I find my way now?“ Finally, “Song For My Father” is a straight dedication to her dad, who was a biologist.

She describes his “constant unwavering heart,” positing her late dad as the cool-headed counterpart who always stood as a comfort when her “world had come undone.”

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“And having that anchor, that person who offers unconditional love, you don’t get that very often. And I think it was after he was gone that I really recognized the weight of that and the beauty of that.

“I could always go to him.

I didn’t that often, because I’m kind of stoic and I try to handle things on my own and I didn’t want to worry him.

But if ever I did need anything … he would be there in a second.”

If all of Shine On was devoted to a daughter eulogizing her beloved father, McLachlan might not have delivered on her promise of inching away from forlorn ballads.

But the past four years have had their positive moments for the 46-year-old. In the liner notes, she writes: “To Geoff, who showed me how wonderful it is to love again.”

Indeed, much of the record finds McLachlan either gingerly navigating romance with the weary eye of the wounded (“Love Beside Me” and “What’s It Gonna Take”) or, more often, simply exalting in the rush of new love (“Flesh and Blood,” “Brink of Destruction” and “The Sound That Love Makes”).

Although the latter category has been fruitful fodder for pop songs as long as the genre has existed, it’s the former themes that McLachlan felt were particularly rich.

“I’m a survivor. I survive and endure. That was the idea behind the album title,” she said. “It’s a poignant story I share with a lot of my friends.

We’re in the second half of our

lives now. It’s kind of the time where you really assess where your life has been and how you want the rest of it to look.

For me and the people I know and care about, we all want to live every day as best we can, with as much passion and integrity as we can, and shine.

I don’t want to just be.”

It’s a sentiment she’s confident will resonate with her fanbase.

“Look at how many people are getting divorced. Look at how many relationships fail.

We don’t get to this age unscathed,” she said.

“It’s certainly the subject of my life, where I’m at now, where I’ve come from, and where many of my friends are as well. It’s just all the struggles … and how we move through them I find endlessly fascinating.”

Shine On will be McLachlan’s first release on the David Foster-run Verve Records in the U.S.; she left Nettwerk/Arista after more than 20 years (the album is being released by Universal in Canada).

Although Laws of Illusion couldn’t match her platinumstacking commercial heyday of 20 years ago – when 1997’s Surfacing went diamond in Canada, and hits Afterglow and Fumbling Towards Ecstasy each went five times platinum – McLachlan makes the convincing case that she’s never paid much attention to the charts.

(Though she acknowledges she was perturbed by the recent suggestion that Shine On represented her “comeback,” saying with a laugh: “I didn’t realize I went anywhere.”)

She’s already deemed the “labour of love” album a success regardless of its sales.

Well, she can’t necessarily rely on her two daughters for creative validation. Approaching seven and 12 years old, the girls have arrived at an age where they have opinions on McLachlan’s work and they’re not always positive.

They do love “Monsters” and “Beautiful Girl,” McLachlan says. But over time, her new material began to feel

a little old to those closest to her.

“On occasion, it’s like: ‘Oh my God do I really have to listen to this again?”’ she recalled, laughing. “I actually haven’t played them that much of it, because after a while I didn’t want to hear their complaints. I started listening on headphones, to tell you the truth, or when they weren’t around.

“I saved them from the pain.”

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TORONTO Toronto researchers have found here are numerous well-publithat “face pareidolia,” where onlookers cized examples of people reportreport seeing well-known counteedly discovering famous faces on nances in bread, clouds, smoke or everyday objects, from the visage of rock formations, is normal and based Jesus on a grilled cheese sandwich to the Virgin Mary on a flour tortilla and on how the brain interprets and Elvis Presley on a potato chip. makes sense of visual stimuli.

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To conduct the study, researchers had 20 participants, aged 18 to 25, look at a series of “noise-making” images, so-called because they contain no discernible shapes.

However, participants were deliberately misled, Lee said Tuesday.

In one experiment, subjects were told that half the images contained faces. For a second test, they were told half the images contained a letter.

In about 35 per cent of cases, those viewing the images reported seeing a face or a letter where none existed.

“Then there are two possibilities,” said Lee. “One is the people are just crazy – they believe whatever we have told them – or they are actually seeing things.”

Turns out their brains, at least, do appear to be “seeing” something recognizable.

Using a technique called functional MRI to perform brain scans, researchers found that certain areas involved in either face or letter recognition “lit up” when participants discerned what they thought was a face.

That didn’t occur only in the visual cortex at the back of the brain, but also in a particular area of the frontal cortex that’s been implicated in faceprocessing.

Typically it was thought that when visual information is perceived by the retina, it is projected to the visual cortex at the back of the brain, then

sent forward to the frontal lobe to be interpreted, he said.

“Now our evidence is suggesting that the information is actually going backwards, so the frontal brain sends it back to the visual cortex to heighten sensitivity to things we want to see, such as faces.”

Lee said one reason that people seem to identify a face or other object in a cloud or darkened room, for instance, is that the brain tries to make sense of visual inputs, sometimes filling in the blanks to create a recognizable shape.

It’s also a product of one’s expectations, such as the research subjects who were misled to believe that half the images they saw would contain a face or a letter.

“It depends on your personal experience and your personal expectations,” Lee said. “So for example, if you are religious and you want to see Jesus, then you’re going to see Jesus. If you want to see Mary, you’re going to see Mary.”

Another common example of pareidolia, defined as the imagined perception of a pattern or meaning where it does not exist, is seeing the man in the moon. Hearing hidden messages on recordings played in reverse is also a form of pareidolia.

The Rorschach inkblot test uses the phenomenon to try to gain insight into a person’s mental state.

Lee said figuring out what’s behind the propensity to perceive patterns from random visual data could help researchers better understand why some people with schizophrenia experience visual or auditory hallucinations, which can also occur with heavy substance abuse.

“They regularly see illusory things. And sometimes the imagery is extremely strong. Sometimes it can be very, very dangerous.”

Lee said he also wanted to demystify the experience of pareidolia and point out that people who pick out iconic images on unlikely surfaces should not be laughed at or ridiculed.

“I think this a very general phenomenon that people do.”

We, the family, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one who came to our aid in this, the hardest times of our lives. The love and respect shown to us and our fallen Son will sustain us in our grief and loss.

RCMP and Coroner(s) who were very professional and helpful Heritage North Funeral Home Liard First Nation, Daylu Dena Council, Dease River First Nation, Tron Dek Hwech’in First Nation Town of Watson Lake, Recreation Centre

Big Horn Hotel, As U Wish Store, Watson Lake Foods Generous Donations of Food, Money and Time and Effort from so many people… many of whom remain anonymous but, who are giants in our hearts Cammie Hayes, Bailie Hayes, Tammy Shank, Joelle Thompson and many more who fed the family and prepared the final meal

Robert Greenway for his compassion and participation in the service To all the people who travelled far to attend the service or be with the family your love gave us the strength to get through We hope we have listed everyone and apologize if we missed anyone, it has been a very long, confusing and painful time laying our Son, Brother, Husband and Friend to rest.

Thank You Everyone

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The Yukon Avalanche Association had a full and productive winter season in 2014!

Our key initiatives this year included public avalanche outreach and education, delivery of avalanche terrain mapping and a full winter of avalanche forecasting for the Yukon region.

Funding spent in the Yukon this year supported the following suppliers: Air North

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Coca-Cola to drop controversial ingredient Candice Choi

out BVO in the U.S. by the end of the year to be consistent with the ingredients it uses around the NEW YORK world. It said it would instead use oca-Cola says it will drop sucrose acetate isobutyrate, which a controversial ingrediCoca-Cola said has been used in ent from all its drinks that drinks for more than 14 years, contain it, not just Powerade. and glycerol ester of rosin, which The Atlanta-based company it said is commonly found in says brominated vegetable oil is chewing gum and drinks. still being used in some flavours Even as companies stand of Fanta and Fresca, as well as by the safety of their products, several citrus-flavoured fountain several have changed their recipes drinks. The change will apply as people increasingly look to eat to its drinks globally, meaning foods they believe are natural.

Canada and Latin America are The trend toward natural foods phasing out the ingredient as well. has prompted some to steer clear A spokesman for Coca-Cola, of ingredients or chemicals that Josh Gold, noted that the ingredi- sound unfamiliar, even if they’re ent is not used in many countries. approved for use by the Food and Brominated vegetable oil, or Drug Administration and have BVO, had been the target of peti- been used by manufacturers for tions on Change.org by a Missis- years. sippi teenager, Sarah Kavanagh, The ingredient is still used in who wanted it out of Gatorade drinks including PepsiCo’s Mounand Powerade. The Food and tain Dew and Amp, as well as Drug Administration says the in- Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s Sun gredient is used as a stabilizer for Drop and Squirt. flavouring oils in fruit-flavoured Representatives for PepsiCo, drinks. But Kavanagh’s petition based in Purchase, New York, noted that it has been patented did not respond to request for as a flame retardant and isn’t comment. A Dr Pepper spokesapproved for use in Japan or the man said only that the company European Union. continually reviews its product The Associated Press reported formulations to ensure they meet on Sunday that Coca-Cola is customers’ expectations. dropping BVO from Powerade, Sarah Kavanagh, the 17-yearfollowing a similar move by Pep- old Mississippi high school siCo’s Gatorade last year. student who started the petitions On Monday, Coca-Cola said in asking for the removal of BVO a statement that all its drinks are from Powerade and Gatorade, safe and comply with regulations said she was thrilled by the deciin the countries where they’re sion. sold. It noted that BVO is used to “Coca-Cola has gone above improve the stability of its drinks and beyond our expectations,“ and prevent certain ingredients she said. ‘’It’s really good to from separating. know that companies, especially In coming months, however, big companies, are listening to the company said it would phase consumers.“ Associated Press

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LONDON acteria resistant to antibiotics have now spread to every part of the world and might lead to a future where minor infections could kill, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Health Organization.

In its first global survey of the resistance problem, WHO said it found very high rates of drugresistant E. coli bacteria, which causes problems including meningitis and infections of the skin, blood and the kidneys. The agency noted there are many countries where treatment for the bug is useless in more than half of patients.

WHO’s report also found worrying rates of resistance in other bacteria, including common causes of pneumonia and gonorrhea.

Unless there is urgent action, “the world is headed for a postantibiotic era in which common infections and minor injuries which have been treatable for decades can once again kill,” Dr. Keiji Fukuda, one of the agency’s assistant director-generals, warned in a release.

WHO acknowledged it couldn’t assess the validity of the data provided by countries and that many had no information on antibiotic resistance available.

Health experts have long warned about the dangers of drug resistance, particularly in diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and flu. In a report by Britain’s Chief Medical Officer last year, Dr. Sally Davies described resistance as a “ticking time bomb” and said it was as

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In 1928, Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine by giving doctors the first effective treatment for a wide variety of infections. Despite the introduction of numerous other antibiotics since then, there have been no new classes of the drugs discovered for more than 30 years.

“We see horrendous rates of antibiotic resistance wherever we look…including children admitted to nutritional centres in Niger and people in our surgical and trauma units in Syria,” said Dr. Jennifer Cohn, a medical director at Doctors Without Borders, in a statement. She said countries needed to improve their monitoring of antibiotic resistance. “Otherwise, our actions are just a shot in the dark.”

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From police work to inspecting farms, drones can be big business in Canada Linda Nguyen

definitely growing.”

The remote-controlled planes, which can be a size small enough TORONTO to fit in the palm of your hand to he sight of camera-equipped ones the size of a Boeing 737 jet, drones swooping through the initially gained their controversial sky may sound like something reputation when the U.S. military straight out of spy movies, but used them for surveillance or to one Canadian film company is al- drop bombs in areas considered ready making use of them behind dangerous or inaccessible for the scenes. regular fighter jets.

For the past three years, Kaspi But that negative perception Films has been using drone techmay be changing as government nology to shoot everything from and businesses find new uses for Toyota car commercials to aerial the flying robots, which can be videos for real estate companies. customized with informationMatt Bujok says the film ingathering tools such as cameras dustry has been an early adopter and navigational systems. in the commercial potential of The RCMP has been using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) them since 2010 to capture phoas studios are drawn to their tographs and videos to help with versatility and low cost compared traffic accident reconstruction and to filming with traditional jib arm assist in search and rescue efforts. cranes, or helicopters.

Online retailer Amazon is testing “People are a little bit of hesithem to use for door-to-door tant (at first) because they haven’t deliveries. And in any park across seen it done before, and there are Canada, there may be a hobbysome misconception of drone ist flying one to show off to her use, especially for the public,” said friends.

“It really is a disruptive techBujok, a producer at the Oshawa, nology. It’s changing the game,” Ont.-based company. “But it’s Canadian Press

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Last year, Transport Canada issued 945 Special Flight Operation Certificates (SFOC), a more than 500 per cent jump from 155 certificates in 2011. The certificates are required to fly unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes and typically detail where the UAVs can be flown, by whom, and Minnesota Public Radio/Dan Gunderson/AP during what time period.

One of several small drones designed for use by law enforceTransport Canada states that ment and first responders is shown at University of North UAVs can not be flown higher Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. than 120 metres, to limit safety concerns with other aircraft, and ones used for video games, or by said Stewart Baillie, chairman of are required to be within the line a tablet or an iPhone. The images of sight of the pilot or someone the Ottawa-based not-for-profit are then streamed to a computer Unmanned Systems Canada. who is in contact with a pilot. in real-time.

The national industry group Those who fly model aircraft “Unmanned aircraft have the says unmanned aircraft, equipped weighing less than 35 kilograms with cameras, are used by farmers promise of providing more data for recreational purposes do not for a variety of applications that to study the topography of their require an SFOC. lands in order to better learn how you wouldn’t even consider using Roger Haessel, the chief execumanned aircraft for. It opens up to apply fertilizer and pesticides. tive at the Canadian Centre for a whole bunch of applications They’re also used by government Unmanned Vehicle Systems, is to understand things better, for and universities to research and opening the first training centre in sectors and companies who were survey wildlife, such as tracking North America for UAV operators the nesting habits of birds or how never thinking in those directions later this year. marine traffic can disrupt the path before,” he said.

Haessel said proper educaThe market potential for of humpback whales. tion on how to fly a drone and Baillie said the appeal of using drones was enough to draw Klever awareness of their capabilities can Freire away from his high-paying encourage more industries to use unmanned aircraft appeals to businesses as it’s typically cheaper dream job designing planes for the technology, but one of the and easier than hiring someone to aerospace giant Bombardier Inc. biggest concerns remain balancing His startup, DreamQii, housed privacy concerns with commercial physically do the same job. Most at Ryerson University’s incubadrones range in price from a few and recreational interests. tor, Digital Media Zone, is set to hundred dollars for personal air“It’s certainly something that craft up to $200,000 for commer- launch its tablet-controlled, GPS- we’re going to see more discussion enabled drones in June. cial grade units and can be operof,” he said. “What are appropriate Freire, 30, said the units, which guidelines on the privacy front?” ated with a controller, similar to

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OTTAWA I think it’s really important to get ersonal information is flowing beyond that.” between the public and private The accelerating demand for sectors in unprecedented ways, pos- greater security in the post-9/11 era ing fresh risks to privacy, says a new drives much of the surveillance, the book on surveillance in Canada. authors say. But it’s not always that Data gathered for one purpose simple. may easily be used for another They found the public and when public and private organizaprivate worlds are increasingly tions share data, flying in the face intertwined for two reasons: a of fair information practices, says widespread belief that government Transparent Lives: Surveillance in and the private sector should work Canada. together to maximize efficiency, The book, a collaborative effort and the fact new technologies break by leading Canadian researchers down barriers, allowing data to who identify nine key trends, is flow in both directions without the to be launched at a conference on traditional oversight of a judicial surveillance that begins Thursday at warrant. the University of Ottawa.

The “complex and shifting The authors conclude surveilnetwork of relationships” among lance of all kinds is expanding public agencies, private corporarapidly due to society’s newly digital tions and other institutions in the existence at work, rest and play. “vast grey area in between” makes Many of the major trends in simplistic metaphors about Big surveillance are going unnoticed Brother meaningless while testing because they bubble beneath the the adequacy of privacy laws, the surface of mundane transactions, book says. said Prof. David Lyon of the SurIt cites the growing role of veillance Studies Centre at Queen’s banks, credit unions, life insurance University in Kingston, Ont. companies and other businesses in “There is no conspiracy,” said identifying suspicious transactions and passing the findings to the fedLyon, who led the research team. eral anti-money laundering agency.

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In the same vein, airlines gather personal details about passengers on behalf of government security agents.

“It means that you can never know when personal information collected by government or police might become visible to commercial bodies or when data collected from a customer transaction could end up in a dispute over government benefits or could prevent you from boarding a flight,” says the book.

Overall, the authors found it is more difficult to decide “what information is private and what is not.”

In the technological realm, mobile and location-based surveillance is expanding, and surveillance takes place in “everyday environments” such as cars, buildings and homes.

Social media like Facebook have “facilitated an explosion of digitally enabled people watching,” the book notes.

At the same time, people themselves are increasingly involved in the surveillance process through use of identification techniques such as fingerprinting, iris and facial scanning, and DNA testing.

Lyon says Canada, with its robust privacy laws and watchdogs, has a good track record on respecting the sensitivity of personal information.

But he warns against complacency, or simply adopting the stance that if one has nothing to hide, then there’s nothing to worry about.

The way personal information is handled affects lives – determining everything from whether someone can enter a building to whether they are granted or denied privileges, Lyon said.

Surveillance is not bad in itself, he added.

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Coding now offered at some Canadian schools Michael Oliveira

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At River Valley, Vincent made it his mission to have every one TORONTO of the school’s 340-odd Grade 6 t’s still small, but there’s a through Grade 8 kids exposed to movement afoot to teach cod- computer programming. ing to Canadian kids at school.

“Everything in the world now Given the increasingly imis computers and everything is portant role that technology is programming. I’m not saying evplaying in today’s culture, busiery kid is going to be a programness and everyday life, children mer, don’t get me wrong, but should be exposed to computer every kid has got to be exposed tools as soon as possible, accord- to it,” says Vincent. ing to Leroy Vincent, a technol“We want to make sure every ogy and art specialist at the River kid understands what it is and if Valley Middle School in Grand they understand what it is they’ll Bay-Westfield, N.B. know whether they’re interested The school is featured in an or not.” upcoming documentary called Real programming languages Code Kids, about a push to are far beyond the grasp of most implement technology training grade schoolers but Vincent has in grade schools throughout the introduced his students to a lanCanadian Press

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guage called Scratch, developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Scratch is capable of creating interactive stories and games and has a user-friendly drag and drop interface that makes programming less intimidating and easier to learn.

“It’s a very highly successful introduction (to programming),” Vincent says. “The kids found immediate success from it so it hooked them very quickly.”

In Ottawa, a program called TechU.me is pairing Grade 10 students with Grade 3 kids in a project to have them all learn more about coding. The younger kids come up with an app concept based on a subject they’re currently learning about in class,

and the older students bring that idea to life.

“The apps are basic but what we like to say is that the app is not the end goal, it’s the process of creating the app that really is the biggest lesson for the students involved,” says program manager Maria Smirnoff.

“They’re using apps like ‘Angry Birds’ or ‘Bejeweled’ but they don’t understand the process that goes behind making it.”

Smirnoff says the project, which started in four schools and is now in 55, was designed to encourage technology education at a time when it was being forgotten, in the aftermath of Nortel’s collapse.

“Parents who were impacted by the Nortel – I’ll say disaster

for a lack of a better term – were actually discouraging their own children from pursuing a technology career and telling them to do anything but,” she recalls.

A program similar to TechU. me is now being launched in Waterloo, Ont., and Smirnoff hopes the idea will spread further.

“We show (educators) the linkages, how these projects actually meet and exceed every curriculum outcome they’re mandated to teach,” she says.

“Sometimes it requires a little more hand-holding but in other cases the teachers are so enthused by the opportunity to have their kids do something so exciting and authentic and genuine that it’s really a no brainer.”

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Robo-advisors could manage your money for less, but would you trust them?

Romina Maurino Canadian Press

TORONTO he future is here, and it includes robots managing your money.

Or, to be precise, robo-advisors: Programs that use an algorithm to help you determine what investments are best for you.

The thought of putting a computer in charge of your financial decisions may make some uneasy, but if you do your banking online, as well as buy groceries and set up dates, why not also receive financial advice over the Internet?

That appears to be the thinking behind a field garnering a lot of interest in the U.S., and one which the president of the Investor Education Fund in Toronto says reflects the fact that younger generations are changing the way they interact with every market place.

“It’s natural to think that this may be a solution that works for them, because they’re not coming to the market place with pre-conceived notions,” said Tom Hamza.

“There may (also) be some skepticism lingering from major financial events that have happened in the last decade or so.”

The robo-advisors take you through a series of questions to determine your goals and your risk tolerance and then build a diversified portfolio using passive investments like index funds and ETFs. The automated financial advice is generated by software programs developed by specialized wealth management firms that take your information and run it through their calculators. Some rely solely on algorithms, others involve an online advisor or are a combination of both.

“These organizations can provide advice to clients at a very low price point, and they can serve a portion of the population that’s been really under-served, people who haven’t had access to investment advice,” said Robert Stammers, director of investor education at the CFA Institute.

Robo-advisors are also generating buzz in Canada, although the concept has yet to be fully established here. Some Canadian brokerages are offering more online advisor services, but the U.S. has several small, quickly growing robo-advisor companies serving investors.

Wealthfront Inc., one of the biggest with more than $800 million in client assets, doesn’t charge an advisory fee on the first $10,000 of assets under management. On amounts over $10,000, the monthly advisory fee is based on an annual fee rate of 0.25 per cent. Clients also incur the fee embedded in the cost of the ETFs owned, which averages about 0.17 per cent. Betterment, its biggest competitor, offers a management fee as low as 0.15 per cent, so both are below the roughly two per cent most traditional financial advisors charge.

But while financial experts think Canadian markets would benefit from a bigger robo-advisor presence,

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There are questions around whether the software is sophisticated enough to asses a client’s tolerance for risk and to adapt with changing markets, or to deal with investments that may become more sophisticated.

It’s also unclear whether the tools these programs used to gather information are the most effective.

A 10-question questionnaire about your risk tolerance and goals may not give the complete picture - and investors aren’t always the best at assessing their own capacity for risk.

“It’s easier for an algorithm to determine someone’s financial ability to take risk, but it’s a whole lot more difficult to determine a client’s emotional ability to take risks, and that’s probably where a financial advisor has an advantage over a computer,” said Stammers.

It may also be difficult for people to compare across these platforms because, as they are based on computer code, their inner workings aren’t always clear.

Adam Molnar, a surveillance expert with Queen’s University, said investors should also think about the security of their private information when looking to use this kind of software.

The exposure of the Heartbleed security bug that prompted the Canada Revenue Agency to shut down its website last month, he said, shows that “there is no such thing as perfect security.”

While most companies will promise to take security seriously, customers can’t independently gauge

whether that’s the case. They should really think about the kind of personal information they’re putting up that risks being acquired and sold on the black market, he said.

“The issue is not that they’re huge trades,” said Molnar. “They’re high volume, low margin trades in this kind of software. It’s not so much about directing the money, it’s about gaining stolen credentials that can be

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As more sports stars come out, a protocol evolves on how best to take that step David Crary

to have that conversation, Derrick was the one who initiated it.”

One fundamental decision was NEW YORK to put the team first – informing his new type of playbook is fast coach, teammates and staff. evolving in the world of sports: “You’re putting everyone in the best An informal, commonsense protocol position so no one’s blindsided,” Davis for how prominent gay and lesbian said. athletes can come out with maximum Despite the recent high-profile acclaim and minimum turmoil. coming outs, many gay athletes aren’t Key decisions include how to reveal ready to take that step. Davis said he’s one’s story, whom to tell it to and – in contact with several players who are crucially – when to tell it. out to their coaches and teammates, “The earlier in the off-season, the but not to the wider world. better,” said Cyd Zeigler, a co-founder “A lot of them don’t come out to of the website Outsports, the platform protect their teammates, who will have of choice for many athletes to share to answer questions they’ve never been Steven Senne/AP asked before,” he said. their coming-out story.

On April 9, University of Massachusetts basketball guard Derrick Gordon became the first “Minimizing the distraction to Some other gay athletes “are dealopenly gay player in Division I men’s basketball, making the announcement on ESPN and your teammates is super important,” ing with so much shame that they’re Outsports just two days after the NCAA championship game.

Zeigler said. “I recommend to everynowhere near ready to come out,” one, ‘Don’t do it in the middle in the Davis said. were co-ordinated by Howard Braghigh, high school.” owned his truth, he put it in perseason.”’

Since its launch in 1999, Outsports man, a public relations expert who Bragman offers advice for athletes spective and got great respect for his Jason Collins used an April 2013 has chronicled the stories of more than considering coming out: integrity along the way.” column in Sports Illustrated to become is vice chairman of Reputation.com, 200 athletes who made the decision which helps clients manage their • Break the news before anyone else One of the people enlisted to help the first openly gay player in the NBA. to come out, including 77 in 2013 and online images. does, and don’t feel obligated to repeat advise Sam before his disclosure was dozens more this year, according to He’s now a reserve with the Brooklyn Bragman has been ushering your story. Choose wisely how you tell Wade Davis, a former NFL Europe Zeigler. The vast majority have been Nets. celebrities out of the closet since 1991, it and whom you tell it to, because the player who came out in 2012 – nine athletes who did not gain national In February, Missouri defensive when he helped actor Dick Sargent of first stories will define the narrative. years after retiring. Davis is now attention. end Michael Sam came out via co• Anticipate tough questions and executive director of the You Can Play Zeigler said one milestone came in ordinated coverage by ESPN, The New the TV series “Bewitched.” The first answer them in a truthful yet consisProject, which seeks to increase accep- 2007 when John Amaechi, four years York Times and Outsports. Sam is pro- gay athlete he worked with was Esera Tuaolo, who came out in 2002 after tent, controlled way. tance of gay athletes in sports. after ending his NBA career, came out jected as a middle-round prospect in • Define yourself in well-rounded His paramount advice to Sam was as gay. Amaechi won support from the NFL draft this week, which would nine years as a defensive tackle in the terms, to make clear that being gay is to stay focused on football. former teammates and coaches, while put him on track to be the league’s first NFL. Other clients included golfer Rosie Jones in 2004 and pro basketball only one facet of who you are.

“The NFL doesn’t want any player retired NBA player Tim Hardaway Sr. openly gay player. star Sheryl Swoopes in 2005.

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The logistics of Sam coming out said. “Kids are coming out in junior truth,” Bragman wrote. “He not only recalled. “When we eventually started rejected.”

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North of Normal chronicles unconventional upbringing in Canadian wilderness from Australia and you form friendships very quickly and learn about each other’s life stories very quickly, and then you sometimes never see each other again, or you see each other again in a year.

“It’s a very tight bond that you get with these girls because we’re in such an interesting, weird world together.”

Now married with children aged two, four and eight, Person said it is important for her to share her childhood story with her kids when they get older. She also wants to ensure they’re exposed to the realities of the larger world both through discussion and ac-

Lauren La Rose Canadian Press

TORONTO ea Sunrise Person graced magazines, catalogues, print ads and TV commercials for nearly two decades as an international model – a stark contrast to childhood years spent living in the Canadian wilderness.

In her memoir, North of Normal (HarperCollins) Person chronicles her unconventional upbringing with her pot-growing, free-loving family dwelling in a teepee and living off the land. The book also reveals the challenges of life with her late mother Michelle as the duo left the family behind and Michelle pursued a string of topsy-turvy relationships.

The Vancouver-based author writes of her anti-establishment grandfather known as Papa Dick who decided to relocate the freespirited family of hippies from California to Canada.

Eighteen months after Person’s birth to her teen mom in 1969, her family relocated to a remote piece of land near a native reserve in northern Alberta. Until the age of five, Person and her mother lived with Papa Dick, her grandmother and aunts in Kootenay Plains and Morley, Alta., hunting and gathering their food and creating a stove dubbed the Guzzler fashioned out of an old barrel.

“I had dresses made from hides….my grandmother would sew my moccasins from leather she’d tanned herself,” recalled Person in an interview, noting that the rest of her clothing came from Salvation Army when her grandfather made occasional trips into town.

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Book of Kale and Friends explores powerhouse vegetable and 13 other greens Lois Abraham

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In addition to tips on cultivating kale and its 13 “friends,” there is plenty of information about nutrition.

“Those things grow so easily and just make such a huge difference when you’re serving food … throwing a bunch of herbs on stuff just elevates it plus adds a whole lot of nutrition which we really didn’t realize,” said Hanna from her Vancouver home.

Rosemary, for example, has antioxidant qualities, multiple vitamins and minerals. It’s also antiinflammatory and iron-rich. Parsley is a big supplier of vitamin C, iron, chlorophyll and antioxidants. Sage, like kale, provides a lot of vitamin K. It contains flavonoids, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is billed as a memory enhancer.

Statuesque lovage “is such a great plant for bees and it’s dead easy to grow and it’s very good and you just need to use a couple of leaves and it’s like a celery substitute or you can use the stalks for straws and drink out of them,” said Hanna, suggesting trying that with bloody caesars.

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“The big thing is that when they flower the bees love them. The other main focus for us in the book is bees. We really wanted to bring to almost every page what people could do to help the bees because they’re in trouble.”

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“The bees love the very simple, very old-fashioned flowers and they go crazy for the kale buds,” said Pope, who lets 10 per cent of her garden flower at any one time to attract bees.

Pope has 13 raised beds at her home in Garden Bay in Pender Harbour on B.C.’s sunshine coast. The beautiful plant photos were shot by her on her property.

“When you step outside in my garden at any time from the spring right through to the fall and you’re quiet you can just hear the droning and humming and there’s hundreds of bees. It’s exciting and it makes me feel the garden is so prolific,” said Pope, who was editor of GardenWise magazine for more than a decade.

In addition to more than 130 precise recipes, there is a section called “Kale Quickies and Other Superfast Meal Ideas,” which Hanna said she hopes stimulates home cooks into experimenting. There are lists of “best friends” of kale, including oils, butters and sauces, nuts, citrus, savoury flourishes and cheese, ways to enjoy kale in salads, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a dozen ways to enjoy kale with takeout rotisserie chicken.

Pope suggests growing herbs indoors in winter. Fresh herbs can also be dried or frozen in ice-cube trays to last throughout the year.

“These are the foods that people should be growing if they’re looking for food that will truly help them with their food budget, that will make their meals tastier and more delicious and also so that they have an ongoing supply of fresh-fromthe-garden nutrition,” said Pope.

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There are hazards to owning tiny ‘toy’ dogs, including drops and falls, cracks and crooks Associated Press LOS ANGELES iving little carries some big risks.

The smallest dogs in the world weigh less than seven pounds, and can easily slip through cracks in a fence, get stepped on or even hugged a little too hard. A few other “little” problems are inherent in the popular “toy” pooches that people love to tote in purses, push in strollers or carry along on errands. They can be expensive if purebred, can’t keep pace with big dogs on long walks, shouldn’t roughhouse with kids and are often targeted by thieves. But pet owners say the small setbacks don’t overshadow the diminutive dogs’ outsized personalities.

“There is vulnerability about small dogs. You have to protect them,” said Debra Beilstein, secretary of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Los Angeles. Her Yorkie, 13-year-old Mica, weighs 3.8 pounds.

She says their stature doesn’t keep them down.

“Yorkies don’t think of themselves as small,” Beilstein said.

“They have big personalities, lots of attitude.”

Many toy dogs have genetic problems with teeth and joints, and they won’t save you money on food costs because they tend to live longer than larger dogs, experts say.

The Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire terrier and Maltese are American Kennel Club-designated toy dogs that weigh under seven pounds.

No one knows exactly how many of these dogs are living in the United States or around the world, but the Yorkshire terrier is the most popular toy breed in the country, ranking No. 6 on this year’s list of all Kennel Club-registered breeds.

Small dogs like Yorkies still require big-time care, American Kennel Club spokeswoman Jessica Rice D’Amato said.

“Just because they are small doesn’t mean they need less exercise or mental stimulation than other breeds,” she said. Do your research, talk to breeders and think about your lifestyle before adopting a toy, she said.

Contrary to some beliefs, “toys are not cheaper to keep than other dogs,” she said. “They live longer, so any savings on food is likely negated by their longer lives.”

And because the small dogs are so adorable, children tend to squeeze them like they do teddy bears, which can cause injuries, Beilstein said.

Her pet Mica is no larger than a bunny, so she watches for predators when they walk and has double-fenced her yard to guard

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Perhaps a bigger problem than predators is the tendency of smallstatured dogs to tumble from their owners’ arms and get hurt. Dr. Al Townshend, a vet in Chestertown, Maryland, said that’s the most common reason he sees toy dogs.

“People tend to hold them and carry them more frequently. They lose their balance and drop the dog,” Townshend said.

He says falls can lead to serious injuries or death, especially because small dogs have thin skulls.

Another issue is easy for pet owners to control: watching what treats they give to the tiny dogs held close in laps or bags.

“As lap dogs, they tend to have more access to people food, which is not always good for any dog,” said Dr. Jack Stephens, a veterinarian in Boise, Idaho, who has a twopound, 13-year-old Chihuahua

named Torrey.

It’s hard for them to get down special treats because “typically, toy breeds have misaligned teeth and difficulty chewing,” Stephens added.

Despite the risks and problems of pocket-size pooches, they can give big-time performances.

Pam Shelby, a retired teacher from Beaumont, about 80 miles east of Los Angeles, said her Yorkie, Desi, became a champion in agility contests before passing away four years ago. There’s nothing like taking your dog through the hurdling, jumping, climbing and swerving paces of the obstacle-laden contests, she said.

“If you are doing obedience, rally or agility, you are a team. Desi knew my thoughts and I knew his.

There was such a solid connection,” Shelby said.

But the contests have their

drawbacks. “It’s addictive” for dogs and owners and can be expensive, she said.

Shelby also expects to face some disappointment as she continues competing because she knows her new dog, year-old Zeke, will never be as good as Desi, who was No. 1 in the country in his agility class from 2001 to 2007.

Those who own toy dogs say they make up for their small stat-

ure with a large presence. Stephens, the Idaho vet, says Yorkies have a reputation of being a little cocky, almost too confident, an attribute shared by his pet Chihuahua.

“You will not find a smaller dog than Torrey, nor one more strongwilled in personality, territory or aggressive than her,” he said.

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Therapy dog helps US troops deal with post-war stress, keeps them coming back for treatment Lolita C. Baldor

into Baghdad in 2003, he’s been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress. “But having her here, I just FORT BRAGG, N.C. pet Lexy. Or I’m just sitting here fter three deployments to Iraq and we won’t talk about deployand three to Afghanistan, ments, we’ll just (talk) about the Staff Sgt. Dennis Swols is agitated, dog. … My day is better every time prone to bouts of anger and unI come in.” able to really talk about his time As the U.S. Army struggles to on the battlefield. address the broad swath of stress But as the U.S. soldier sits in disorders and mental health a small office in a clinic at Fort problems brought on by more Bragg, North Carolina, his hand than a decade of war, one of the drops to the furry head beside him biggest hurdles is getting soldiers and his mood brightens. Settled at to put aside the bravado and seek his feet, Lexy, a five-year-old Gertreatment. man shepherd, gives Swols a few A slowly evolving form of moments of distraction. treatment, animal therapy is used It’s her job. And, according to in only a few other U.S. Army Swols, she’s good at it. installations, including Walter “I have a hard time talking to Reed National Military Medical people about my deployments Center in Bethesda, Maryland. A and everything,” Swols said. After small number of dogs like Lexy are taking part in the invasion of Afbeing used almost as co-therapists. Maj. Christina Rumayor, a psychiatrist at the 82nd Airborne Division, says Lexy the Others routinely work as service ghanistan in 2001 and the march therapy dog is one of her most important tools in treating soldiers with physical and psychological trauma.

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For psychiatrist Maj. Christine Rumayor, Lexy is a partner, a conversation starter and a living, breathing medical tool that can calm a patient and make a therapy appointment a little more enjoyable.

Lexy’s move into therapy was unexpected. Rumayor decided to put her new puppy through the training when she realized Lexy was less of a guard dog and more of a calm cuddler. So, Lexy went through about 2 1/2 years of training before she was able to pin on her rank – she’s a lieutenant colonel – and become certified as Fort Bragg’s only therapy dog.

Van Woodruff, who was a sergeant first class, went to his scheduled appointment just a few days before he was set to get his medical retirement and move out of the Army after 13 years in the service.

“It’s hard for me to come

to these appointments. I can’t really sit in the waiting room,” said Woodruff, who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. “I don’t look forward to this whole process of being here. … The whole process of being here is something that’s agitative to my diagnosis.”

But on a sunny Wednesday morning, Woodruff is sitting in Rumayer’s office. “This is the only one I look forward to going to because of Lexy. I love dogs.”

Rumayor also has seen what an asset the dog can be in getting soldiers to seek out therapy and consistently attend their appointments.

Walking around the base, she uses Lexy as a lightning rod to attract soldiers, then draws them into conversation. On any given day, she and Lexy will wander over to the motor pool or anywhere troops might gather, to see who might be interested in having a chat.

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And often the soldiers reward her.

On her vest, Lexy sports an Army Ranger tab and a spray of other badges and patches that she got from patients. The special forces tab came from a soldier who had been injured in a roadside bomb blast, and Lexy and Rumayor visited him in the hospital.

Navy Capt. Robert Koffman, the senior consultant for behavioural health at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda, has a therapy dog of his own, named Ron. And he’s seen the broad impact the dogs can have.

Ron, a 3-year-old golden retriever/labrador mix, holds the rank of a one-star general and his designated military occupation is a “psych tech.” He’s even trained to bring tissues to distressed patients and put his head on a person’s lap if he or she is stressed.

Lt. Col. Matthew St. Laurent, who is the occupational therapy chief at Walter Reed, said the use of dogs to aid therapy has been endorsed by U.S. Army Medical Command and appears to be getting more support across the military. Both he and Koffman said additional research is needed to determine how and when it is best to use the animals.

“It’s tough for anybody to go to their mental health provider,” said St. Laurent, who also runs the Therapeutic Service Dog Training Program. “But they need to see mental health providers and if you’re introduced to the mental health community by a fluffy, loving canine, you’d be more inclined to come to the clinic and pet the dog.”

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Scientists find 14 ‘dancing frog’ species, amid signs their south Indian habitat is in trouble Katy Daigle Associated Press

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NEW DELHI cientists have discovered 14 new species of so-called dancing frogs in the jungle mountains of southern India – just in time, they fear, to watch them fade away.

Indian biologists say they found the tiny acrobatic amphibians, which earned their name with the unusual kicks they use to attract mates, declining dramatically in number during the 12 years in which they chronicled the species through morphological descriptions and molecular DNA markers. They breed after the yearly monsoon in fast-rushing streams, but their habitat appears to be becoming increasingly dry.

“It’s like a Hollywood movie, both joyful and sad. On the one hand, we have brought these beautiful frogs into public knowledge. But about 80 per cent are outside protected areas, and in some places, it was as if nature itself was crying,” said the project’s lead scientist, University of Delhi professor Sathyabhama Das Biju.

Biju said that, as researchers tracked frog populations, forest soils lost moisture and perennial streams ran inexplicably dry.

He acknowledged his team’s observations about forest conditions were only anecdotal; the scientists did not have time or resources to collect data demonstrating the declining habitat trends they believed they were witnessing.

The study listing the new species – published Thursday in the Ceylon Journal of Science – brings the number of known Indian dancing frog species to 24.

They’re found exclusively in the Western Ghats, a lush mountain range that stretches 1,600 kilometres (990 miles) from the western state of Maharashtra down to the country’s southern tip.

Only the males dance – it’s actually a unique breeding behaviour called foot-flagging.

They stretch, extend and whip their legs out to the side to draw the attention of females who might have trouble hearing mating croaks over the sound of water flowing through perennial hill streams.

They bigger the frog, the more they dance. They also use those leg extensions to smack away other males – an important feature considering the sex ratio for the amphibians is usually around 100 males to one female.

“They need to perform and prove, ‘Hey, I’m the best man for you,”’ said Biju, a botanistturned-herpetologist now

ies have also suggested monsoon patterns will grow increasingly erratic.

India’s government has been working to establish a vast environmental protection zone across the Ghats to limit polluting industrial activities and human encroachment, but it put the latest proposal on hold earlier this year.

Meanwhile, as India’s population has grown to a staggering 1.2 billion, at least 25 per cent of the forests have vanished from the Ghats, which is now home to more than 325 of the world’s threatened species of Saurabh Das/AP plants, birds, amphibians, repUniversity of Delhi professor Sathyabhama Das Biju, lead tiles and fish. scientist of a project that has discovered 14 new species of Many of these newly discovso-called dancing frogs in the jungle mountains of southern ered frogs could soon be joinIndia, looks through an electronic microscope. ing them, Biju said. Many of the 24 known Indian dancing frog bles over boulders and stones, celebrated as India’s “Frogspecies lives only in a single, man” for discovering dozens of he explained. If streams hold small area. Seven were in what less water or dry out too early, new species in his four-decade Biju described as highly dethe frogs get caught without the graded habitats where logging career. right conditions to breed.

There are other dancing or new plantations were taking “Compared with other frogs, over, while another 12 species frogs in Central America and these are so sensitive to this Southeast Asia, but the Indian were in areas that appeared in habitat that any change might family, known by the scientific be devastating for them,” Biju name Micrixalidae, evolved said. “Back in 2006, we saw separately about 85 million maybe 400 to 500 hopping years ago. around during the egg-laying Biju and his team had long season. But each year there were been baffled about the frogs’ mating patterns, after searching less, and in the end even if you years around the forest floor for worked very hard it was difficult to catch even 100.” egg clutches without success.

The Western Ghats, older But one late October day in 2011 they witnessed a rare tryst, than the Himalayas, is among and saw the female immediately the world’s most biologically exciting regions, holding at bury her eggs once fertilized. least a quarter of all Indian This confirmed the frogs were species. Yet in recent decades, indeed breeding only after the region has faced a constant stream levels had come down, and underlined how vulnerable assault by iron and bauxite mining, water pollution, unthey might be to changes in regulated farming and loss of rainfall or water availability.

These are tiny, delicate frogs habitat to human settlements.

A 2010 report by India’s – no bigger than a walnut – and Environment Ministry also can easily be swept away in a said the Ghats were likely to be gushing mountain stream. So breeding happens only once the hard-hit by changing rainfall level of a stream levels drops to patterns due to climate change, the point where the water bab- and more recent scientific stud-

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Biju’s determination, or even obsession, with documenting as many new frog species as possible stems from his fear that many will vanish as “unnamed extinctions” before scientists ever learn they exist. Scientists believe Earth has about 8.7 million distinct plant and animal species, but they have documented only 1.5 million.

Amphibians are particularly vulnerable. At least one-third of the world’s known 6,000 frog species are threatened with extinction from habitat loss, pollution, changing temperatures or exotic diseases spread by invasive animals and pests, according to Global Wildlife Conservation.

Sonali Garg one of the study’s co-authors, said her family initially thought she was crazy for wanting to study frogs. “But slowly, they’re becoming aware of how important and special frogs are,” she said. “Slowly, I’m converting them.”

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You might be allergic to global warming

by DAVID SUZUKI

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pring is a time of rebirth: blossoms and greenery emerge as cold and snow give way to warmer temperatures and longer days. It can also kick off a season of sneezing, headaches and itchy, watery eyes. Like a growing number of people, I’m allergic to tree pollen. Many say their symptoms have worsened over the years.

They’re probably right.

We’ve upset the Earth’s carbon cycle by burning fossil fuels and destroying forests and wetlands. Plants help rebalance it by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Thanks, plants! A warming planet also means longer growing seasons and stimulated plant growth in many areas (although it’s causing drought and reduced plant growth in some parts of the world).

And rising atmospheric CO2 actually increases pollen production. Add to that

the extreme weather impacts of climate change that can exacerbate allergy symptoms and other respiratory problems (rain and higher temperatures create more moulds and fungi in some places; more dust contributes to allergies and asthma in drought-stricken areas), plus the all-around increases in groundlevel ozone, smoke and pollution, and you’ve got a recipe for mass discomfort, illness, death and rising health care costs.

Tests conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture weed ecologist Lewis Ziska showed pollen production doubled from five to 10 grams per plant when CO2 in the atmosphere went up from 280 parts per million in 1900 to 370 in 2000, according to a USA Today article. That could double to 20 grams by 2075 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.

“There’s clear evidence that pollen season is lengthening and total pollen is increasing,” George Luber, associate director for climate change at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told USA Today. “It’s one of the ways climate change is already affecting your community.”

U.S. research shows the pollen season there has lengthened by about 16 days since 1995 and the ragweed season by anywhere

from a day to 16 days, with greater increases moving north.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says ragweed season here is close to a month longer than in 1995 because of warming temperatures.

We still don’t fully understand the multiple impacts of global warming on allergies, or what else may be contributing to the problem. Increased chemical exposure and the “hygiene factor” – which shows lack of exposure to germs and the outdoors early in life can make people more prone to allergies – may also be involved. More research is needed, but that will require more funding.

This doesn’t mean people should stay indoors. Getting outside offers numerous physical and mental health benefits.

Research even shows that kids who spend a lot of time outdoors develop fewer allergies.

The David Suzuki Foundation’s 30x30 Nature Challenge during May provides tips and information about the benefits of outdoor activity. You can also take steps to minimize allergic reactions, such as going outside later in the day when pollen levels are lower and reducing allergens inside your home. If your allergies are severe, it’s a good idea to get tested by an allergist or doctor to pinpoint causes. From there,

you can often find effective treatments.

Doing all we can to prevent climate change from getting worse won’t do much for allergies this season or next, but in the long run, it will make life easier for all of us, and our children and grandchildren.

After all, this isn’t about plants being bad for people. We can’t live without them. It’s more about the natural systems that keep us alive and healthy being put out of whack by our reckless behaviour.

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There are many benefits to addressing climate change. One is that we’ll all be able to breathe easier.

– With contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

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Teshekpuk Lake Observatory is a special place

by Ned Rozell

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TESHEKPUK LAKE uspended in glass on the oil stove, the coffee leans south, as if the giant lake has a gravitational pull. Though Ben Jones has leveled this cabin before, he sees a useful function in the current slope, caused by thawed permafrost. Any snow blown in during the long winter will drain through the door when the warm air comes, he figures.

Jones sees most coffee pots as half full, I have observed. The geographer/interested-in-everything scientist with whom I’ve been traveling for the past two weeks works at the USGS Alaska Science Center in Anchorage.

Here on the northern shore of Teshekpuk Lake, the 35-year-old raised in Cincinnati is at home in a place that couldn’t be more different.

Here on a patchwork of ovalshaped lakes and dry lake beds sprouting tundra, he has created a world of his own making. He calls it the Teshukpuk Lake Observatory (teshekpuklake.com). It consists of this small cabin, half a century old, and a pair of smaller outbuildings.

He first discovered the old Naval Arctic Research Lab structure on a map of useable shelters on the western North Slope he saw hanging on a wall in Barrow.

A few years later, he visited the boarded-up cabin on a research trip to Teshekpuk Lake. He got excited thinking about fixing it up.

Jones is now at the cabin for a few days with UAF’s Chris Arp and Guido Grosse of the Alfred Wegener Institute. The main objective of this three-week, 1,300km snowmachine traverse is to repeat measurements as part of an arcticwide survey of changing lakes. Ben, Chris and Guido have led me about 1,000 kilometres by snowmachine so far; we are halfway on a roundtrip between Toolik and Teshekpuk lakes.

Chris’s instrumented lake bouys now frozen into ice, Guido’s shoved-auger permafrost cores from drained lakes and Ben’s all-of-the-above along with his tundra webcams have given the three buddies a good excuse to visit here twice each year, in winter and summer. This place, once known as Qaviarrat by Native hunters who harvested flightless geese nearby, is now called by some “Ben Jones Camp.”

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Ben Jones and Guido Grosse inside the Teshekpuk Lake Observatory, a 1963 research cabin Jones restored.

Outside this 12-by-20-foot frame structure is a smaller building, its exterior spiked with poles holding a wind turbine, weather station and a dish for satellite internet. Officials at the Bureau of Land Management, which owns the land, have written an official permit for Ben to clean up the site. He has done that and more to the only survivor of one dozen like structures that were built in 1963.

That’s when Max Brewer, the director of Barrow’s Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, called for the construction of cabins to be cat-trained to remote sites. Brewer, who died in 2012, envisioned a string of research outposts at interesting areas across the North Slope. Scientists could fly into them with just sleeping bags and food and live in relative comfort.

“Scientists often spend 90 percent of their efforts in such camps just taking care of existing,” Brewer wrote in a letter of appreciation to Ben a few years before his death at the age of 88.

Brewer’s obituary hangs on the east wall of the cabin.

Ben got help from many people in fixing up the 1963 cabin, including Craig George, Brian Person and Robert Suydam, who let him stay at a North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife

touched setting is a nice opportunity for a scientist who is pretty good with tools and gadgets.

He resurrected this place using varied skills from repairing carburetors on oil stoves to setting up motion-sensor webcams that freeze arctic foxes midstride a few steps away from the cabin.

Ben first became enamored with the infinite feel of the tundra when working on a project in Barrow about 15 years ago. It is now as much a part of his life as the far north became for Max Brewer, who died in Anchorage but is buried in Barrow.

Ben travels with Barrow Natives, has slept in their houses and knows how to pronounce the Inupiat names for the places elders point to on maps. At his reclamation cabin, a few years ago he proposed to his girlfriend, Kelly Harrell, who traveled here with him. She said yes.

When at his office in Anchorage, Ben’s mind drifts north. He daydreams about what improvements he will make next, what old trash he will haul from the site. This year, he will visit Teshekpuk Lake Observatory in March, April, June, August, October and November. He says he wants to visit every month of the year to experience every mood of a place that explodes with life in summer and hums with quiet the rest of the year.

He’s never been here in December, January and February, but he will get here in the dark season. When he leaves he’ll pencil another entry in the yellow logbook, like this one from his day of departure a few years ago.

“Love it here. And always sad to leave.”

cabin a few kilometres away. But most important feature – this is a he is its heartbeat, improving it unique haven for wildlife. a bit more every time he comes.

The Teshekpuk Lake Herd of One year, he installed a drip-oil caribou numbers in the thoustove he bought for $30 at an An- sands. The lack of towns or villachorage garage sale and hauled ges within 80 difficult kilometres northward. He replaced plexiglass also makes this a favorite place windows with glass ones and in- for geese and ducks to replace Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Geophysical Installed a door where a tarp hung. their flight feathers. stitute has provided this column free He has made the Teshukpuk Ben likes too that the lake in cooperation with the UAF research Lake Observatory a viable place hasn’t been studied much despite community. Ned Rozell is a science to do science. It is painted green writer for the Geophysical Institute. the space it takes up.

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The long history of Fort Selkirk, part 1 HISTORY

HUNTER

by Michael Gates

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first visited Fort Selkirk in 1976 while employed by the National Museums of Canada in Ottawa. I came on holiday to record construction details of buildings at the site for another government agency, the Canadian Inventory of Historic Building.

Fort Selkirk is not an easy place to visit. It is located on the Yukon River at the confluence with the Pelly, but on the west side of the river, making it inaccessible by road. I arranged with a local surveying firm to hitch a ride from Minto Landing to the historic site on June 3, remaining there for three days, until the survey party returned to Minto. That gave me plenty of time to take the photographs and fill in the building record forms required by the CIHB. The shutter on my camera malfunctioned after the first day, making it possible to record only 11 buildings. But if I was to be stranded anywhere in the Yukon, Fort Selkirk is at the top of my list. Sprawled along the high shore for more than two kilometres beside the mighty Yukon is an assemblage of 40 old buildings.

Add to this the house mounds and other features, including archaeological remains and two cemeteries; the site is an impressive testament to the history of the region. It also became one of my favourite places because of the rich variety of old log buildings found there.

I was not I alone during my visit. Danny Roberts, long known as the caretaker of Fort Selkirk, and his wife Abby, were the sole remaining occupants of this once thriving community. Danny was of Northern Tutchone extraction and had lived in the region all of his life. He greeted me upon my arrival, and then came for a lengthy chat later in the evening

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A group of “Pelly Indians” photographed at Fort Selkirk by Veazie Wilson in 1895. The site may have been occupied by First Nations for as long as 5,000 years.

after I had set up my camp.

The weather was perfect during my three days of voluntary confinement at Selkirk. The sky was clear and sunny, the air was calm, and the temperature peaked at around 21 degrees Celsius mid-afternoon. The only traffic on the river was a party in a boat going upriver one afternoon, and three women in a canoe paddling downstream to Stewart Island.

The occupation of Fort Selkirk extends far into the past. Archaeological evidence for the region dates back more than 11,000 years, to the retreat of the last ice age. We know and define the earliest prehistoric occupants of the region by their stone tools, and the technologies that they represent. The soil conditions

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allow for the preservation of little else.

The earliest cultural tradition in this region, dating from 10,000 to 7,000 years ago, is represented by large chipped stone spear points, stone blades, and burins – stone tools with a sharp point or edge used for carving or engraving wood or bone. From 7,000 to 5,000 years ago, tiny flakes of rock, called microblades, became a predominant feature, left behind by the people who lived in the region.

The first evidence of occupation at the present site of Fort Selkirk appears less than 5,000 years ago, represented by artifacts of the Northern Archaic Tradition.

This tool assemblage is characterized by side notched spear points, end scrapers, and for the first time, stone net sinkers.

Twelve hundred years ago, a massive volcanic explosion, 10 times larger than Mount St. Helens, enveloped the region, leaving a characteristic white horizon of volcanic debris that we now refer to as the White River Ash. The artifacts found after this event include copper items, bone and stone tools and small stone or copper stemmed and notched points that indicate the first use of the bow and arrow. Whether this represents the introduction of a new technology or the arrival of new people is not agreed upon.

This part of the archaeological record is well represented at Fort Selkirk.

Fishing was an important seasonal activity, and there were several traditional fishing camps located in the vicinity of Fort Selkirk. In 1883, when Lieuten-

ant Schwatka of the United States Army was conducting a reconnaissance of the Yukon River, the most important village in this region was located on the banks of the Yukon 19 kilometres below Fort Selkirk. At least 150 to 200 people were situated there at the time of Schwatka’s visit.

The presence of exotic varieties of stone and copper from locations hundreds of kilometres away suggest that an active exchange of goods occurred with neighbouring populations.

For at least the last 200 years, trade between the coastal Chilkat Tlingit and the Northern Tutchone became an important economic factor in the region. It is likely that through this trade the first European goods were introduced into the area. The first Europeans arrived in 1848, when Robert Campbell of the Hudson’s Bay Company established a trading post at the mouth of the Pelly River across from present-day Fort Selkirk.

Flooding of the site caused them to relocate their trading post across the Yukon River to the current site. In August of 1852, a large party of Chilkats arrived at Fort Selkirk and destroyed the post, driving Campbell and his party out of the region. The supply link to this remote outpost of the great British trading company was tenuous at best, and certainly not profitable. They did not return to the area until well into the 20th century.

The Chilkats maintained a tight control over trade to this region for the next 40 years until Arthur Harper established a trading post here. In the meantime,

Schwatka (1883) a Canadian party of government explorers (1887), and an ever-increasing number of prospectors (starting in 1880) passed by, or even stopped at Fort Selkirk.

In 1892, Reverend T. H. Canham established an Anglican Church mission at Fort Selkirk that eventually consisted of a school, a church and a home for the resident missionary. Even during the gold rush, the settlement was an important gathering place for First Nations. Reports of large potlatch gatherings also appear in the Dawson newspapers after the turn of the century.

By 1916, well after the gold rush had subsided, Selkirk had a First Nation population of around 160 people. In 1932, that number had dwindled to 87.

When the Klondike Highway brought an end to river transportation in the early 1950s the people slowly drifted away, eventually gathering at Pelly Crossing, leaving Danny and Abby Roberts as the only residents.

Danny Roberts passed away in 2000, but his sister Audrey, and her husband, Don Trudeau, remain heavily involved at Fort Selkirk today. The Selkirk First Nation and the Government of Yukon work closely together as partners in the management of this important historic site. From earliest occupation of the region to the present day, Fort Selkirk remains a community with strong historical ties to the First Nation.

Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in Whitehorse. His latest book, Dalton’s Gold Rush Trail, is available in Yukon stores. You can contact him at msgates@northwestel.net

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Adulterous flycatchers on the decline YOUR YUKON

they’re already promising to have a smaller sensor, so I’ll likely wait until then.”

The sensors will give Stehelin a better idea of what hazards flycatchers are facing in South America, but she’s Genesee Keevil worried deforestation, mining, and pesticides are only part of ara Stehelin spent the the picture. past decade watching “I think climate change birds cheat. might also be involved,” said The Yukon behavioural Stehelin. Earlier, warmer ecologist started off studysprings mean bugs arrive earing the function of bird song. lier. “The flycatchers used to She knew birds sing to attract take advantage of this huge inmates. Males also sing to show flux of insects,” she said. Now, off their strength, letting other with insects peaking sooner, males know they better not she suspects the flycatchers come near their territory. don’t arrive in time for this But the ruckus at dawn rebug buffet. mained an enigma. Why were Already late breeders, this Yukon birds putting so much loss of protein could have a effort into singing at 2:45 huge impact on the success a.m.? Stehelin spent a whole rates of fledgling flycatchers, summer getting up in the wee said Stehelin. hours of the morning to find This summer, she’s setting out. up insect traps to get a sense That’s how she discovered of when the burst of bugs the world of avian infidelity. occurs. “We don’t have a lot Birds are socially monogamof historical data on this,” she ous, but females often flit said. around finding more than one The mysterious disappearsire for all the eggs in their ance of bees and wasps, a nest. And most of these affairs staple of many birds’ diets, is happen near sunrise. also likely taking its toll on “It’s the only time males flycatchers and peewees. have a chance to sing to atWood peewees aren’t declintract extra mates,” she said. ing as dramatically as flycatch“Because once his female ers, but if they continue to is up and active, he spends disappear at their current rate, the whole day following her 60 per cent of them will be around, guarding her to make gone in the next few decades. sure she doesn’t cheat.”

“It’s inexcusable that we are It took years to figure this allowing this to happen,” said out, said Stehelin. The research Stehelin. also revealed something much It took 95 per cent of rusty more serious than the odd Tara Stehelin/Yukon News blackbirds disappearing before olive-sided flycatcher fling.

An olive-sided flycatcher, one of Yukon’s swinging songbirds seeing a population drop. huge conservation efforts were Stehelin noticed her philaunched.

“We tend to mana pop. tougher and tougher. They When she first started landering subjects were age species in crisis mode,” she usually return to the Yukon studying these oft-overlooked disappearing – fast. She was Next summer, to get the said.

“We wait until they’re mid-May, and settle into a studying flycatchers and west- flyers, flycatchers were disdata off the sensors, Stehelin critically endangered.” territory by the end of the appearing at a rate of one ern wood-peewees, and both has to find the flycatchers Stehelin doesn’t want to month. That’s when she starts wearing the backpacks, then to two per cent a year. Now, species were in decline. wait until flycatchers and getting up extraordinarily Over the past four decades, they’re dropping at roughly trick them into flying into a peewees reach these crucial early, wandering the mounfour per cent a year.

70 percent of olive-sided mist net again. “It’s not quite proportions.

No one knows why, though tains and lakes around White- as hard as it sounds,” she said flycatchers disappeared. The “This flycatcher project horse listening for that loud Stehelin suspects it has to do wood-peewees are not far with a laugh. “Because they are will go on forever,” she said. telltale song. “Flycatchers tend with disruptions in South behind. “It’s inexcusable that site faithful.”

“Because I don’t plan on stopto come back to the same terthese species are disappearing America. Deforestation, minStehelin wants to sample ping.” ritory every year,” she said. “So ing processes involving merright under our nose,” said wood-peewees too, but they’re If anyone hears an oliveI have an idea of where to find cury, and pesticides are likely Stehelin. “And it’s abhorrent a little smaller, and she’s worsided flycatcher singing after some pairs.” that it took so long to get onto all taking a toll. To figure out ried the harnesses are too big. the end of May, please contact Once she’s found her exactly what’s plaguing the our radar.”

“Technology is changing so Stehelin at samples, Stehelin will set up flycatchers, Stehelin needs to Flycatchers aren’t flashy. A tstehelin@yukoncollege.yk.ca. fast,” she said. “By next year, low mist nets, and hit play on know exactly where in South medium-size bird decked out a recording of a male flycatchin beige, grey and brown, they America they overwinter. er to trick her male, hoping he Tracking these tiny flyers didn’t attract a lot of scientific attention. Wood-peewees are a with bulky radio transmitters, unwittingly flies into the net in bit smaller, with equally mun- even satellite collars, like those an attempt to fend off what he thinks is another male trying used on caribou, is not feasdane colour schemes. to attract his mate. “Someible. But geo-locators come But flycatchers have one times they fly over the net, in all shapes and sizes now, thing going for them. They • Specializing in high polished, broom, exposed sometimes under it,” she said. including flat ones that fit on can really belt out a song. aggregate, and stained concrete finish.

Sometimes Stehelin gets flycatchers like tiny backpacks.

They overwinter in the • Driveways, sidewalks, slabs Made in the U.K., these wee, lucky. jungles of South America. For • High polished coloured interior floors She hopes to get light their voice to carry through all electronic light-sensors can Residential & CommeRCial sensors on eight to 10 flycatchthat lush tropical vegetation, it pinpoint a bird’s location to ers this season, working the within 100 metres using only has to be loud. little backpack straps under sunrise and sunset data.

In a boreal environment, the feathers, so the birds won’t Trick is, Stehelin needs to where sound carries relatively FRee estimates preen them off. She’s picked a easily, flycatchers can be heard get the sensor back to collect small sample in part to avoid the data. more than half a kilometre too many invasive studies, and First, she has to find flyaway. But Stehelin is hearing because the sensors are $250 catchers, which is becoming less of them.

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Dinner table whispers are saved for special times

by Judith Martin

MISS

MANNERS DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it impolite to whisper at the dinner table?

GENTLE READER: Yes, but Miss Manners admits that there are exceptions. You are allowed to whisper, “I think there might be some food caught on your teeth” or, “If you don’t stop putting your hand on my knee I’m going to stab you with my fork.”

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like to give gifts that have meaning to me with the receiver in mind.

What should be the purpose behind the type of gift that is given?

For example, this Christmas I mailed religious gifts to family and did not receive one thank-you, but did receive raves for the doghouse I built for my neighbor’s dog, aside from my neighbor.

What should be the motivation in choosing a gift? Need or want? Sharing an interest?

GENTLE READER: Building that doghouse was a spectacular present, and Miss Manners doesn’t wonder that it attracted admiration beyond that of the recipient. She trusts that the dog has been licking your hand in gratitude.

But unless your relatives are simply too rude to acknowledge presents, something must have gone wrong. With religious items, that can easily happen.

Even if you chose presents that you know to be in keeping with their beliefs and practices, the implication can arise that you have something in mind besides just pleasing them — that you want to change or expand these in some way. It is an extremely sensitive area, and while your relatives were deeply remiss in failing to acknowledge your presents, Miss Manners supposes they were flummoxed about how to do so.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went on a cruise, we were seated with several other couples at a large round table for dinner. The others had arrived before we did

and, as there was a bread basket on the table, they had chosen their bread plates.

However, some of them had taken the one on the right side of their place setting. My husband was seated on my right and he correctly chose the bread plate to his left, which left me with no bread plate.

How should I have handled this situation? The woman to my left had an unused bread plate to her left, so I asked if I might have that one. This clued her in that she had chosen the wrong one, but it wasn’t made into a big deal.

It seems that many people, even well-educated adults, are unaware or forgetful that their bread plate is to the left of their place setting. I didn’t want to embarrass anyone by saying, “Your bread plate is the one to your left,” but I did want to have some bread and butter with my dinner.

GENTLE READER: But you did get your bread and butter, and the lady to your left does not seem to have died of humiliation. Miss Manners is gratified to know that your effort to acquire a plate unobtrusively triumphed over your impulse to criticize the manners of people who might then be tempted to pitch you overboard.

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SPORTS AND

RECREATION

Whitehorse player scouted by four WHL teams

seasons.

This past season he was captain of the Winterhawks hitehorse’s Jonas Leas Tier 2 squad and was named is becoming a hot the team’s season MVP at commodity. the team’s annual banquet Western Hockey League last month. clubs are starting to line up The Winterhawks won the for a better view of his onTier 2 Port Moody Tournaice skills. ment and took bronze in Following a standout perthe Kamloops International formance at the B.C. Cup, Bantam Ice Hockey Tournathe winger has been invited ment, with Leas leading the to rookie camps for four tournament in scoring with WHL teams this summer.

19 points in six games. The “It’s great. Honestly, I team later defeated longdidn’t think I would get time rival Mission to reach this much recognition – it’s the final of the Tier 2 provgreat,” said Leas. “It’ll be a incial championships. The great experience to attend Winterhawks finished with one of them.” silver after a loss to PenticThe Vancouver Giants, ton.

Kamloops Blazer, Prince Leas was also called up to George Cougars and Kelowplay for the Winterhawks at na Rockets each extended the Western Canada Bantam invites this week to their Hockey Championships last camps. Since they are all month. The Winterhawks on the same weekend, Leas won gold with a 4-3 doublecan only attend one. He is overtime win over Alberta’s undecided at which he’ll lace Lloydminster Heat. up.

Though Leas has played “I haven’t done too much out of the territory the last research on the three teams,” three seasons, he hopes to said Leas before the Rockets’ represent Yukon at the Caninvitation on Thursday. “Any ada Winter Games next year team I choose will be great.

Corinne McKay/Yukon News in Prince George, B.C. Leas’ Whitehorse’s Jonas Leas competes with his North Shore Winter Club team during this past All three are great organgrandfather played for Team season. Leas has received invitations to rookie camps for four Western Hockey League teams Yukon at the very first Canizations. It’s a tough one to this week. choose.” ada Winter Games in 1967.

Leas, who is Whitehorse Yukon has been repremakes a player ineligible Leas is 14 years old while ment in the Cup with two Mustangs rep team alumni, sented in the WHL the last to play NCAA in American the WHL is a major junior goals and one assist in five skated on to the radars of two seasons by Whitehorse’s schools. league for players over 16. games, but was not among the WHL teams during the Brett Roulston playing for “It’s going to be a hard Players must be 16 years old the 42 players selected to B.C. Cup last month in Salthe Prince George Cougars. to hold a permanent spot on decision,” said Leas. “I’m not The Cougars missed the move on to Team B.C. mon Arm. Leas was one of too sure what route I’ll take, playoffs by one spot with “It was a great experience the roster, but can be called 160 of B.C.’s best U16 playbut whichever I take is going a ninth place finish in the up a few times a season to play with the top players ers selected from over 600 to be a great stepping stone.” western conference this while still 15. in B.C.,” said Leas. “It made who tried out.

Leas, who was born and Another thing Leas needs me a better player.”

Leas qualified in the season. Roulston had one raised in Whitehorse, has The whirlwind of interest to consider is whether he Lower Mainland camp out goal and seven assists in 48 played with the North Shore games. of 150 forwards. He tied for from the WHL teams comes wants to play WHL or Winter Club, a VancouverNCAA because he can’t do the most points on his team while Leas is still too young Contact Tom Patrick at based team, the last three both. One game in WHL during the selection tourna- to play in the league. tomp@yukon-news.com Tom Patrick News Reporter

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Sub Zero serves up wins at volleyball provincials Tom Patrick News Reporter

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ub Zero froze up a pair of 11th-place finishes over the weekend.

Two U15 teams from the Yukon club ended with wins for 11th at the B.C. Provincial Volleyball Championships over the weekend in Abbotsford.

Sub Zero’s U15 boys team placed 11th in Division 1 and the U15 girls squad finished 11th in Division 3.

“They did great. They were playing the top teams and they were battling with them,” said Sub Zero boys head coach Nathan Bingham. “I spoke to some of the coaches and asked how many tournaments they had been in and it was common for them to have been in four or five club tournaments before going to the club provincials. Our guys train all season for that one tournament, so they did great.”

The Sub Zero boys went 2-5 at the championships, encountering some tough squads along the way.

They went winless in three matches in the round robin, losing to the Fraser Valley Volleyball Club, who went on to claimed silver.

Sub Zero fell in two sets to team Surrey’s Team Force in the Division 1 Tier 1 bracket. Force went on to claim gold.

The Yukon squad defeated Richmond’s Air Attack Black 2511, 20-25, 17-15 in the Division 1 Tier 2 bracket, but then lost 25-21, 22-25, 15-5 to South SurreyWhite Rock’s Seaside Surf, who went on to win the bracket for ninth place.

Sub Zero capped the championship with a 25-20, 15-25, 15-13 victory over the Surrey Eagles for 11th. Sub Zero lost to the Eagles in straight sets in the round-robin.

A few players really stepped up in Abbotsford, said Bingham.

Middle Skyler Bryant “had some great hits,” said Bingham. “He was getting kills and boosting our team’s moral. One time he sixpacked a guy, knocked him to the floor … He was knocking players down. I didn’t see anyone else do that in the tournament.”

“Some refs and officials down there were complimenting Curtis Poirier on his technique in his

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Sub Zero player Jordan Runions goes up for the ball during play at the B.C. Provincial Volleyball Championships over the weekend in Abbotsford. Yukon was represented by two Sub Zero teams at the championships.

setting. We have a player, Anshil Kumar, and he was playing really big for us in the middle.”

“Jordan Runions remained unintimidated against the larger and more elite clubs, and helped the team chemistry with his confidant demeanor on the court.”

With no prior club tournament under their belts this season, the Sub Zero girls team would have been designated into Division 4.

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However, tournament organizers invited the Sub Zero squad to play up in Division 3.

“I was really pleased,” said Sub Zero girls head coach Caroline Holway. “Four of our kids had

played in one tournament before, some of them it was their first tournament, and all the other teams had played at least four tournaments this season. So I think the difference was experi-

ence.”

Sub Zero lost five straight before penciling a check into the win column in the 11/12 place match.

They downed North Vancouver’s Power West 25-16, 23-25, 15-8. Trailing 4-8 in the third set, Sub Zero’s Thea Carey served six aces in a row to put her team up.

Carey was named her team’s MVP for the match.

“The team never looked back, finishing the tournament with a win,” said Holway.

Sub Zero opened with three losses in the round robin, two of which went to three sets and one of those was to Power West.

They dropped another threesetter to the Vernon Storm before a two-set match loss to North Vancouver’s Stars Red team.

Mia Kremer, Julia Frasher, Megan Prawdzik, Jayden Demchuk and Katelyn Holway all grabbed MVP nods for matches during the championships.

“This team had eight players representing the Yukon and all of them contributed to make it a successful weekend,” said Caroline.

The previous weekend the Sub Zero Blizzards pocketed five wins en route to third place out of 13 teams in U14 boys Division 2 at the B.C. championships.

They captured the bronze in a 16-25, 25-11, 15-12 win over Abbotsford’s OVC Lions.

Yukon was also represented

by Sub Zero Ice and Sub Zero Frostbite in the U14 girls championship.

Sub Zero Ice secured one playoff win and placed 14th out of 16 teams in Division 3. Frostbite failed to get a win and dropped to 12th in Division 4.

“It was great to be at the same tournament as the girls U15 Sub Zero team,” added Bingham. “The two teams cheered each other on throughout the tournament.

Other teams were also joining the spectator area to see the Yukon teams play. It created an exciting and positive environment for the players.”

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Laverdure misses spot at worlds but has another shot Tom Patrick

53-kilogram weight division, a new weight class introduced this year in a move by the sport’s governing body atson Lake’s Brittanee Laverto refresh wrestling after it was nearly dure didn’t capture a spot on eliminated from the 2020 Olympics.

Team Canada for the FILA World Laverdure, who competes out of Wrestling Championships, but that the Dinos Wrestling Club in Calgary, doesn’t mean she’s not going. lost 11-7 in the final minute after There are two ways she could still dropping a 7-0 lead. make it to the championships this “I was winning the match, but I September in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. ended up getting overpowered in the The 32-year-old placed second in end,” said Laverdure. “Everyone said, her weight class at Wrestling Canada ‘You didn’t get out-wrestled, you got Lutte’s world championship team out-muscled.’ I just got overpowered. trials at the University of Calgary And I made tactical errors – I didn’t on Saturday, thereby earning the lower my stance – just stupid things. first alternate designation. So if the If I did a couple more competitions first-place finisher, Saskatoon’s Jilthis year I wouldn’t have made those lian Gallays, withdraws for whatever mistakes.” reason, Laverdure is in.

It was a tough trials. Five wrestlers Laverdure will also try to make the competed for the spot with three exitCanadian team in her old weight class, ing with injuries.

55-kilograms, this July at another A win for Dinos teammate Vanessa team trials.

Brown over Gallays would have given Laverdure attributed the loss to Laverdure the spot. Despite suffering Gallays to “not having a lot of matches from a rib injury, Brown entered the in the last year. So, there’s room for match to try to get her teammate the improvement.” trip to the worlds. After taking a 8-0 “You always would love to win, but lead Brown withdrew at 8-5 because it’s kind of a mixed blessing because of her injury. it makes you go, ‘I have things I have Laverdure, who recently regained to fix,’” she added. “I took a little bit national champion status, is also in of a break from the sport, so I missed the running for a spot on Team CanMonique Smith/Yukon News an opportunity to get a little bit ada at the Commonwealth Games this Watson Lake’s Brittanee Laverdure, left, wrestles at the Senior National Wrestling Championstronger.” summer in Glasgow, Scotland. The ships in March. Laverdure was edged out of a spot on Canada’s team for the world champiteam could be announced as early as Laverdure placed second beonships but could still go for a different weight class. next week. hind Gallays in the senior women’s News Reporter

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QUIET ROOMATE wanted, access to washer and dryer, internet, full cable and storage, $650/mon + utils. 689-7890 SUMMER ROOMMATE wanted at Marsh Lake, sandy beach, hiking trails, waterspports equip, animals welcome, N/S, $500/mon & share electric. 660-4321 2-BDRM 2-BATH new townhouse, Hillcrest, 1,200 sqft, avail June 1, refs reqʼd, min 1 yr lease, N/P, N/S, no parties, $1,500/mon.

335-9977 4-BDRM 2 bath home, 2 hours south in Teslin, $1,200/mon + plus utilities. 633-4778 2-BDRM 1-BATH small log house on 7.5 acres 20 minutes from Downtown Whitehorse, basement, wood & propane heat, avail June 1, $1,600/mon. Contact: paradisem@northwestel.net NEW (2013) OFFICES ON MAIN ST. in Capital Hotel Building.

Security system, 170 -245 sq ft, includes heat and power.

Reasonable rates.

Archie 668-2648 ROOM, STUDIO & office spaces, everything is included, $500/week. 668-4567 2-BDRM UPPER level suite, downtown, 404 Jeckell St, avail June 15, balcony with view, 5 appliances, quiet, private entrance, off-street parking with plug in, refs reqʼd, N/P, $1,200/mon. 250-767-3478 1-BDRM SUITE, 404 Jeckell St, avail June 15, prime downtown location, view, quiet, 5 appliances, private entrance, off-street parking with plug-ins, N/P, responsible tenants, $900/mon + utils. 250-767-3478 1-BDRM BSMNT suite, PC, sep ent, w/d, Jacuzzi tub in bathroom, avail 1st week in June, N/S, pets negotiable, $1,000/mon & dd. 633-5569 Newer Shop/Studio/Office/Gallery for lease, 127 Gold Road in Marwell.

1,200 sq. ft. Available July 1, 2014.

See Kijiji Whitehorse Ad ID 587674913 for more info and pictures or call Erica 668-3408

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 ROOM FOR the months of July & August, preferable in Riverdale or downtown, for student on a work term with Whitehorse Hospital. Call 867 336-1621 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE year-round, professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequaled care for pets, plants, yards, and house. References. Call Tracy 334-2882

Real Estate

STORE FRONT RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

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

1,600 square foot. Excellent location.

3rd & Jarvis Street AvAilAble June 1, 2014

TAGISH WATERFRONT home w/million dollar view, 1,400sqft ranch style, 3-bdrm 2-bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, 20X24 garage, dock, boathouse, oil heat, Property Guys #143589, $385,000.

867-399-3710

Please call Ivan @ 668-7111 for information and to view.

LAKEFRONT ACREAGE, approx 9.7 acres & 1,000ʼ waterfront on beautiful Crag Lake, treed & sloped, several good building sites, $230,000. 821-6011

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 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 1970S 3-BDRM trailer, Porter Creek, fully fenced yard, attractive but needs immediate repairs, new roof a must before winter, lovely little deck/yard, $25,000. info @ 333-9565 3-BDRM 1.5 bath duplex, Granger, newly renovated kitchen/bathrooms, heated single car garage, fenced, well-treed back yard with new deck, economical to heat, $328,000.

668-5290 THE ONLY vacant lot in Riverdale and ready to build on now. 21 McQuesten, quiet. trails, south-facing backyard, alley, new services. $169,900. wallymaltz@mac.com or 393-4440 TUMBLEWEED TINY house, loft, dormers, incinerating toilet, shower, sheep's wool insulation, hot water on demand, Dickinson's FP and much more, feels spacious and light. $69,900.wallymaltz@mac.com or 393-4440 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for sales, hotel, restaurant, bar, daycare and lounge, off-sales, in downtown center, 604-285-1111 ACREAGE, 2.1 ha with 1 bedroom fully serviced cabin 20 mins from downtown, $250,000. Call 668-2769 4 SCENIC acres in beautiful Haines Junction. Firesmarted/partially cleared with mobile home, service ready, a must see, moving and need to sell, $82,000 obo. 334-6065

Help Wanted CHEEKY MONKEYʼS DAYCARE is hiring a Toddler Teacher & a Supported Childcare Worker.

Looking for mature, responsible, fun-loving individuals to join our dynamic team.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Drop off resumes to: 95 Lewes Blvd cheekymonkeysdaycare@gmail.com 334-4665 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 LOOKING FOR Qualified Journeyman Electrician Wage dependent upon experience Email resume to IES@polarcom.com or drop off at 178 Industrial Road

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

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The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717

Sanchez Cantina

is taking applications for a Experienced Part-time Server 2 years experience bar tendering experience Dishwasher/General Kitchen Helper knowledge of Mexican food willing to work evenings and weekends

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

Apply in person @ 211 Hanson St. LARGE DOZER OPERATOR Must have experience operating: Komatsu 475, 375 or Cat D11, D10 Dawson area Placer Mine Email resume to hmh1@shaw.ca

NIKON 401X Autofocus Camera for slides/prints, 90 mm Lens with Nikon adaptors, lg Lowepro Camera bag, $50, Slik tripod, $50. 660-5101

TOUR GUIDE NOC6531 Sky High Wilderness Ranch Full time 40 hours/week $17/hour Applicant must have prior experience guiding horse treks and/or dog sled tours Must have Wilderness First Aid Certificate & second language an asset To apply email resume to info@skyhighwilderness.com

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

NAZARENE DAYCARE is seeking one full-time caregiver. Must have all government requirements and be over 18. To apply please call Clayton @ 633-5520 or apply online @ www.nazarenedaycare.org.

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

633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154

TWO SHRIMP pots with ropes, $150.

667-2226

VINTAGE CLEMENT canoe paddles, T-handle, 56” and 60”, 8ʼ blade, $30 ea. 660-5101

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.

RV PLASTIC water tank 15 gal. 8”x16”x30”, exc cond, $50 firm. 821-6011

BAFFIN SNOPACKS Boots, sz 12, Arctic type, new, $90. 660-5101 :) = full woodshed.

Super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine, $200/cord delivered in Whitehorse. Text or call Doug Martens/Teslin @ 334-7364 CANON 5D Mark II DSLR Camera, 21.1 Megapixel, full frame sensor, 1080p, broad ISO, Live View, 3.9 fps, weather resistant, original box, new fall 2011, excellent condition, $950. 667-6472 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, $60.

633-3113 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

Miscellaneous for Sale

THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154

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

EASYRIDERS MAGAZINES, no reasonable offers refused, vintage in good cond, 334-6043

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

ANTIQUE/VINTAGE STEREO cabinet/record player, Zenith floor model, flips over for compact storage, 333-9020

GRANDMAʼS CUTLERY. Some silver, some not. Good for craft projects. 28 spoons; 8 forks; 3 knives. $25 firm. 821-6011 DOUBLE STAINLESS steel kitchen sink, c/w faucets, corner cupboard lazy Susan, hood fan, vent, light for above stove, $50.

667-2760 BRADLEY 6 rack smoker with accessories, 4 boxes of smoker bisquettes, never used, original packaging, $499. 335-2242

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Tagish Marina, 6 Mile river Tagish 867-333-2489 When I’m in my condo, I always feel like I’m somewhere extra special! :) Granite countertops, engineered hardwood and ceramic flooring, stainless steel appliances, solid-core fir doors and a full wall of windows with a view of the sunrise on the beautiful Yukon River and Millennium Trail, right below your feet. These are only a few of the many reasons that you will fall in love with this River’s Reach outstanding lifestyle!

This bright third-floor corner unit will literally blow your mind with two huge bedrooms, a den (with custom built-in office), two bathrooms and a killer view from all areas.

Master has huge ensuite with separate tub & glass shower and walk-in closet, openconcept kitchen, dining and living area with fireplace & doors that lead to the spacious BBQ deck with propane plumbed in. Heated underground parking, elevator and storage lockers.

Please call 867-334-1234 to book your appointment to view this exceptional space...priced at $549,000.

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Employment Opportunity

LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Friday, May 9, 2014

À LA RECHERCHE D’UN EMPLOI?

Until filled Whitehorse 37.5 hours per week full time Level 7

Job Summary: Reporting to the Self Government Secretariat Director, this position is responsible for the development and coordination of the implementation of the “Walking Together to Revitalize and Recognize Yukon First Nation Languages” program. The position is responsible for supporting and coordinating efforts toward language revitalization for all Yukon First Nations; including all service providers. This position will assist in the development and implementation of a Strategic Sustainability Plan to support community level language programming delivered by individual First Nation Governments.

Additional Information: Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information and job description, please contact Renie Bruton at 867-393-9206 or email at renie.bruton@cyfn.net.

Please submit applications and/or resumes to: Name: Renie Bruton Address: Council of Yukon First Nations, 2166 2nd Ave., Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 4P1 Phone: (867)393-9206 Fax: (867)668-6577 E-mail: renie.bruton@cyfn.net

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

Employment Employment Opportunity Opportunity

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

Class IV Driver(s) Centre Centre for for Northern Northern Innovation Innovation in in Mining Mining (CNIM) (CNIM) Ayamdigut Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) (Whitehorse) Campus Campus Hours are as needed Hours are as needed From May 20, 2014 to May 23, 2014 From May 20, 2014 to May 23, 2014 Initial Review Date: May 12, 2014 Initial ReviewNo:.

Date: May 12, 2014 Competition 14.67

Competition No:. 14.67

Qualifications: Qualifications: • Experienced Class IV driver with excellent driving skills Team-oriented, shows initiative, and is extremely • Experienced Class IV driver with excellent driving skills customer-focused • Team-oriented, shows initiative, and is extremely • customer-focused Valid Class IV Yukon Driver’s License • driver’s abstract - to be provided at the time of • Clean Valid Class IV Yukon Driver’s License offer • Clean driver’s abstract - to be provided at the time of • Ability to drive passenger buses (16 and 20 seats) offer Responsibilities: •• Ability to drive passenger (16professional and 20 seats) Operating equipment in a buses safe and manner at Responsibilities: all times •• Operating in a inspections safe and professional manner at Performingequipment pre/post- trip times all appropriate regulatory and College • all Completing documentation as needed/required • Performing pre/posttrip inspections

•

Completing all appropriate regulatory and College

CNIM’s comprehensive skills and trades training offers students documentation as needed/required access to training opportunities that are nationally recognized and uniquely customized for the North. In addition to training, CNIM’s comprehensive skills and trades training offers students the Centre facilitates access to applied research specific to access to training opportunities that are nationally recognized the Northern minerals and mining industry.

and uniquely customized for the North. In addition to training, the Centre facilitates access to applied research specific to the Northern minerals and mining industry.

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, Y1Ato: 5K4 Fax: 867-668-8896 Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca Go 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,

55-GALLON PLASTIC drums, 9 in total, $50/ea. 456-4755 MAGNETIC WASHABLE large bed pad, great for sore muscles. 668-5786 QUEEN SIZE air bed, still in box, & Woodʼs air pump. 668-5786

YUKON FIRST NATIONS PREFERENTIAL HIRING POLICY IS APPLICABLE AND MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON APPLICATION. Closing Date: Location: Hours: Salary:

NEW ENVIROLET self contained, stand alone, compost toilet, no need to dig a hole, needs no water, odorless, includes all ducting, $1,500 obo. 633-6502

SINGER QUILTING machine with extension table, 99 stitches, extra attachments.

668-5786 BABY GATE, $10. Trunk-mounted bike rack, $10. 336-0534 WELDER “JUZZ Box”, $500, electric, Beaver mittens very warm, $300 obo, power tools, various prices. 334-6043 lv msg.

Des professionnels engagés Conseils en développement de carrière

WHITE FLOOR lamp with 2 stop lights, $50, silver floor lamp with 3 stop lights, $ 60.

399-3001

Création, amélioration et traduction de CV

SONY MINI hi-fi stereo, 50 cd, radio, tape player, 2 speakers, $150. 399-3001

Simulation d’entrevue

HUSQVARNA LEAF/SNOW blower, used twice, paid $700, asking $500 obo. 456-7112 GENERATOR, $1,200 obo, call 334-6043 for details

Des services personnalisés et des ressources utiles.

WORKING OLDER Craftsman radial armsaw, needs a little TLC, will run on 220 or 110, $50. 633-4505 Éducation

Direction de l’enseignement postsecondaire

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

KAUSHEE’S PLACE

Yukon Women’s Transition Home is seeking

Transition Home Workers Temporary Casual Position Wage: $23.94 per hour plus shift premium Benefits as per collective agreement

As a member of the Transition Home staff, the Casual Worker will fill in for staff when on leave or training. Other opportunities may be available in the future.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide support in a cross-cultural setting to women and children who have experienced violence and/or abuse • Maintain the safety and security of the Transition Home • Respond to women in crisis in person and over the telephone • Assist with the efficient operation of a 24-hour facility Qualifications: • Combination of experience and post secondary education in a related field • Knowledge of violence against women and issues facing women who have experienced violence and/or abuse.

• Knowledge of issues facing and resources available to women • Experience working in a cross-cultural setting and a knowledge/ sensitivity to the needs of First Nations women and their children • Satisfactory current criminal record check

Executive Assistant Full time day shift

Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications: This position will assist in all day to day operations, including proposal and other document writing, filing, minute taking, project coordination and research. One of the projects this position is responsible for is the coordination of the Women’s Coalition and the continued work with RCMP. Conditions of employment: Excellent written and computer skills. Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to do research and summarize findings. Strong feminist analysis and knowledge of Response Base Practiced and the work of the Women’s Coalition. Proven ability to manage programs and multi task. Ability to maintain positive and effective interpersonalrelationships with staff, management Board members and representatives of other agencies.

May be required to work outside of regular hours of work and attend meetings. Ability to be flexible and take on tasks with little supervision. ........................................................................................................................................

Interested persons may contact Kaushee’s Place for more information and a copy of the job description at 633-7722.

Closing Date: 4 pm May 21, 2014 Submit resumes to: Executive Director, Kaushee’s Place Box 31392, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6K8 Fax: (867) 668-2374 Email: edywth@northwestel.net

CHEST WADERS, 5mm neoprene, Browning size LT menʼs, like new, $75 firm.

821-6011 METAL SHELVING unit, 8 bolted adjustable shelves, 61.25”Hx30.25”Wx11.5”D, $25 firm.

821-6011 MASTERCRAFT WORKBENCH excellent condition, new $120, asking $50. 456-2946 HOBART GAS powered welder, 17 hp Kohler engine, exc cond, has steel wagon with hitch, $1,800 obo. 633-6502 METAL SHELVING unit, 5 bolted adjustable shelves, 66.5”Hx32.75”Wx15.2”D, 2 avail, $30 ea. 821-6011 BLUE RAY DVDs, drama, action, comedy, $10 obo ea. 334-6043 BASIC OLDER cash register, $150.

667-7144 STERLING SILVER collector spoons representing different countries in attractive wood display cases, wall hangable, 333-9020 CUSTOM MADE large steel job box, 4ft wide-30inch deep-2ft high, good cond, strong, $250. 633-4505 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 2 commercial vacuums (replacement cost $1400.00) mops, bucket, wringer, miscellaneous items, all for $300, vacuums are not worn out, in good cond, 333-9313 Kirk OFF-GRID PACKAGE, 3 deep cycle Eliminator batteries, new $350 ea, Nautilus marine multi charger 200W inverter 250gal water tank 2”pump, 2 solar panels, all for $2,500. 336-0686 15” TIRE chains, 3 heavy tow chains 12ʼx16ʼ, chain binders, small drums, 10 gallons, etc, 4-hole wood cams, stove with oven, horse halters, leather & rope, 399-3171 3 USED Geology backpacks, good cond, $50 ea. 456-7112 64GB IPOD, no scratches or cracks, want to upgrade, $200 obo. 456-7112 SPECO SECURITY camera with one dome, used only for a year, $2,000 obo. 456-7112 VERTICAL BLINDS, fabric, alabaster colour, sturdy metal headrails, 66”x48”L, 60”x40”L, 66”x84”L. 660-4321 CAMPING GEAR, foamies, sleeping bags, various, 660-5101 SELKIRK CHIMNEY, 3ʼ long, 5 pieces, $125; carpet for cabin or basement, excellent condition complete with underlay, brown tones, $125. 668-5644 CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER with bag, $60. 668-5882 WOOD STOVE, 2ʼx2ʼ in and 14ʼ insulate, new pipe, $400. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047 BARBEQUE, STEEL, heavy, 6ʼ long, 2ʼ diameter, $1,000 obo. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047 HOCKEY CARD collection, 1980's through early 2000's, more than 17,000 cards, Becket value in excess of $7,000, to be sold as one unit, database supplied, $800 takes all, 633-2822 EARLY CHILDHOOD Education books for sale (for different courses), call 668-5185 days or 667-7840 eves and weekends VINTAGE KEEPER wine cabinet, holds 400 bottles, vibration & acoustic dampening, temp range 52-64 degrees, computerized airflow, plugs into standard outlet. Pat 332-3438 OLD STYLE propane stove, $100. 335-0164

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Icy Waters Ltd.

SKOOKuM JiM FRiENDSHiP CENTRE Part-time term Position

Labourers in Fish Processing

Prenatal Program outreach suPPort

(NOC 9618)

12-3.5" x 20ft (240') of victaulic pipe

Processing and packing Arctic Charr; Reliable, punctual, heavy lifting, 6 months experience of fish plant work with Arctic Charr.

High School education required. $16.40 per hour, permanent, full time Mon-Fri with some overtime.

Apply by email with resume to jlucas@icywaters.com ClOSiNg dAte FOR APPliCAtiONS MAy 28tH.

with clamps

600

$

332-6565

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o p p o r t u n i t y

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is recruiting a part-time Program Support Worker. This position will assist with the delivery of the Prenatal Nutrition Outreach Program. This program promotes and supports the health of pregnant women, mothers and babies.

Qualifications: The applicant must have successfully completed the Certified Home Support Worker program and/or other related course or experience. Must have computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, E-mail and internet.

Skills & Knowledge:

Arctic Geophysics Inc. is seeking

Secretary 15 misc. 2" to 4" valves, tees, unions, caps cost over $1,100

500

$

332-6565

22 QUART (20.8L) pressure canner & cooker, $100. 537-3511 or 332-2088 JOHN DEERE riding lawn mower 170, great cond, paid $800, asking $340. 633-3982 2 TICKETS for Saturday May 24 Haines beer festival, $40 ea. 334-1732 KITCHEN AIDE breadmaker, vintage green, new, $300. 334-3043

Part-time (in Whitehorse)

Small geoscientific service company is looking for a dedicated secretary for the first contact with customers (phone presence on cell phone), coordination of timetable for fieldwork, and handling of bureaucracy. The work load is only sporadic and of smaller volume (20-30% of a full time job) so that it would be possible to do the work time flexibly from a home office.

We are looking for a motivated long term team member, with a willingness to take on responsibility to guarantee reliable handling and control of organizational processes. Eloquence, communicative flexibility, and the ability to work unsupervised are required. Of particular importance for us is mutual sympathy for a harmonious working atmosphere in our team.

Please send applications with resume to: info@arctic-geophysics.com

Must have knowledge and experience of Yukon First Nation culture, Knowledge of baby growth, disease and health. Knowledge of nutrition requirements of pregnant and nursing mothers. Ability to plan and assist with drop in sessions. Ability to work with Aboriginal families. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Required to have a criminal records check.

Must have driver’s license. Job description and statement of Qualifications can be picked up at the SJFC. Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Closing Date: Friday May 16th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Please send your resume to: Skookum Jim Friendship Centre 3159-3rd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1G1 E-mail: sjfcfriends@northwestel.net We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SNOWBLOWER, 20” gas engine, used twice, $300 firm. 334-4804 or 667-4829 LINCOLN ELECTRIC stick welder AGM 225, like new, $150 obo. 334-4196

SkookuM JiM FriENDShiP CENTrE requires an

Electrical Appliances DANBY CHEST freezer 12cu.ft, used 3 years, been in warm storage since, gets cold very fast, works well, 333-9313, Kirk WHIRLPOOL WHITE Fridge 29.5" wide x 30” deep (includes door, freezer on bottom, 4 years old, exc cond, $450 obo. 668-6103 KENMORE 633-2837

E L E C T R I C range, $40.

KENMORE CLOTHES dryer, $75. 633-2837 FRIDGE (WHITE), dishwasher (white) and stove (beige), $200.00 for the three items.

Contact Suzanne @ 456-7101 KENMORE TOP load washer with dryer, $100 ea. 456-7030 WANTED: SECOND hand propane fridge that runs well, small or three quarter size fridge would be fine, call 335-7343 CHEST FREEZER, 48”x24”, $100. 633-2837 FRIGIDAIRE FRIDGE, almond in color, exc cond, $100 obo. 668-6302

TVs & Stereos Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS FREE JVC 26” TV, ready for pick-up. Michele or Terry at 633-6081

eXeCuTiVe DireCTOr ConstruCtion Group The current full time jobs are now available. We invite resumes for the following positions: Finish Grader Operators • 14M Cat, 650 Komatsu (GPS experience an asset) Excavator Operators (slope and finish grading required) 320, 336, 345, CAT Articulating Rock Truck Drivers • 40ton. min. 3yrs experience Finish Dozer Operators • D-6, D-9 Fleet Mechanic/Service Man Supervisors • Required for road building, utility, mining and exploration projects underway HR/Safety Officer • Implement COR collect field reports, support supervisors with qualified staff. Min. 5 yrs experience required Project Managers • Control production, budgets, manpower, reporting daily to management and field supervisors

39” RCA LED TV, nearly new, $175. 50” Toshiba TV, $75. 336-0772

Please send your resume to

SPEAKERS, MRX 500 JBL, $700, JRX 115 JBL, $350. 667-7055

info@norcope.com or fax 867-633-2620

Computers & Accessories HP LASERJET 6P C3980A plain paper B+W Laserjet printer w nearly full cartridge, quality results, $40, 667-6472 SANDISK COMPACT Flash CF cards, 9 cards/4GB Extreme IV, 6 cards/46B Extreme III, 1 card Ultra II 1GB, $50. 667-6472

Look us up on the web at www.norcope.com WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS SEASON!

The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is seeking an experienced innovative Executive Director that works closely with a Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Centre including financial management, budgeting, human resources, operations, community relations and cultural development.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Post Secondary training in Business Administration and/or First Nation Management Minimum of 2 years work experience at a management level Must have proven organizational and financial management skills Must have demonstrated skills and abilities in strategic planning and policy development Must have human resource management skills and a working knowledge of Yukon Labour Standards Must have experience working with a Board of Directors Must have computer skills in Microsoft word, excel, power point, outlook and internet explorer Must have knowledge of Yukon First Nation culture and traditions including knowledge of the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Must have knowledge and experience in interpretation and dissemination of legislation and by-laws Must have strong written and oral communication skills Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment Must be willing to travel

Closing Date: This position will be posted until filled Please send your letter of interest and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications above to: sjfcexecutive@northwestel.net www.skookumjim.com We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Server

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

Please email or drop off résumé to Greg.

Town & MounTain HoTel 401 Main STreeT wHiTeHorSe, Yukon

LEXAR PRO Compact Flash Reader ExpressCard PCLe Interface, $35. 667-6472 SONNET TEMPO SATA PRO, 2 port expresscard/34 expansion card, $35. 667-6472 ESATA KIT: G-Technology 4 Port eSATA PCIE Host adapter, 2x Startech 2 Port PCI ExpressCard, 4x 6ft cable male/male, 5x 3ft cable male/male. $350 new. Asking $135, 667-6472

Friday, May 9, 2014 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

Kluane First Nation is a Self-Governing First Nation nestled between the beautiful shores of Kluane Lake and the majestic mountains of Kluane National Park on the Alaska Highway approximately 2.5 hours outside of Whitehorse.

This government is looking for dynamic leaders to join the Management team in leading the Nation forward in best practices.

Will be commensurate with experience.

Finance Director

– *must be CGA certified – salary starting at $95,000 Will be commensurate with experience

We are looking for an experienced accounting clerk to join our team and become an integral part of our professional office

Project Manager Capital Works and Infrastructure

Job responsibilities include: • Data Entry & Processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable • Preparation & maintenance of accounting records • Reconciliation of bank accounts and other g/l accounts • Preparation and detailed review of monthly financial reports • Preparation of year end working papers • Answering phones, filing, and providing administrative support

Human Resources Capacity Director

We offer: • Wide variety in tasks and projects • A flexible work schedule • Competitive compensation package • Personal development and career growth • A fun and dynamic environment

– salary $85,000 - $95,000

For full job description and conditions of employment please see our website www.kfn.ca If you’re interested in the challenges and rewards of a career in Canada’s remote north, please send your resume to: careers@kfn.ca Only screened, qualified applicants will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Implementation Assistant

The Village of Haines Junction is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Permanent Full-time

Public Works Foreman Public Works level 2 Water system oPerator

Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent or Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma, experience in an office environment in an Administrative Assistant capacity. Knowledge of UFA, LSCFN FA & SGA. Must have well developed oral & written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft word, database entry, budget entry and tables.

For a copies of these employment postings, contact the Village of Haines Junction at 634-7100 or vhj@yknet.ca The closing date for both positions is June 2, 2014.

Duties: • To provide administrative support to the Implementation Officer/ Negotiator to help promote efficient and effective operation of this department by: • ensuring the office environment is well organized by maintaining filing system, prioritizing and organizing correspondence • setting-up and maintaining any required information tracking systems for the department • completing all travel forms for employees as needed and; • making arrangements related to travel for employees such as hotel booking and flight organization and booking as needed.

• ensuring office supplies are ordered when needed • typing and drafting memos, reports, summaries, letters, forms, documents, and other general office information when asked by department staff; • special project work including research, compilation and analysis of information (new and archived) • training in negotiations and attending meetings/negotiations as required • travel as required to attend various tables

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. 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.

FIREWOOD 6-8 cords Stacked • Dry • Cut • Under Roof $100 per cord.

You come and get all.

633-4505

Donʼs Firewood “Service thatʼs often copied, never duplicated” 1/2 - 4 cord deliveries Kwanlin Dun & Social Services $250 per cord 393-4397 anytime 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 DUKEʼS FIREWOOD Standing Dry Beetle Killed Spruce Wood Prices: 6-cord load - $210/cord $230 for multiples of 2 cords Cut your own - $75/cord 8-cord loads of 20ft dry logs $1,300 per load Cash and Debit Accepted 334-8122

Whitehorse, Yukon

NOW HIRING for part-time positions

in ALL DEPARTMENTS!

The Real Canadian Superstore in Whitehorse, Yukon is looking for talented part-time colleagues in all departments who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!

LSCFN PreFereNTIAL hIre wILL APPLy.

If you require a job description, please feel free to contact us.

Firewood

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

EmploymEnt opportunity

while LSCFN thank all applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

FENDER SQUIER guitar with Fender amplifier, good cond, $500. 334-6519

– salary $85,000 - $95,000

Please fax or email your resume to: Laura Williamson Hougen Group of Companies Fax: 867-668-6328 Email:lwilliamson@hougens.com

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest along with your resume by 4:30 P.M., May 16, 2014 to: Attention: Doris Caouette, Human Resource Officer Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation PO Box 135, Carmacks Y.T. Y0B 1C0 Phone: (867)863-5576 ext 280 Fax: (867)863-5710 Email: resume@lscfn.ca

GUITAR RAVEN Acoustic A-series with case, 660-5101

An exciting opportunity to work and thrive in Northern Canada!

Career Opportunities Available: (Burwash Landing, YT) Executive Director – salary starting at $95,000

Accounting Clerk

PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com

As a colleague in one of our stores, you will have an immediate impact on sales and customer satisfaction by: • Providing exceptional customer service • Ensuring accurate product scanning • Executing company-directed promotions and programs • Maintaining product displays

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 BRAZILIAN MAUSER in 8mm Mauser, nice hand made hardwood stock, bedded and floated, recent refinish of whole rifle, sights & rings, $300 firm, PAL req'd, 667-2276 1 SPANISH 12 gauge SxS, 1 Gamo varmint hunter, FAC required, Vortex scopes: 4-12x44, 2-7x32 rimfire, 1.75-5x32. Cell 333-1234 NEW, STILL in the box, 30-06, stainless steel barrel, synthetic stock, black/silver in colour, separate bullet cartridge with scope, paid $900, asking $700. 456-4212

We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.

WINCHESTER 94 30-30 16" barrel saddle ring TruGlo sights new black cerakote custom recoil pad. Comes with VeroVellini sling. $995. 334-9622

Interested applicants should apply online at www.loblaw.ca and click on “Careers”.

MOSSBERG 702 Plinkster .22 cal, 25 round magazine, shot 200 rounds, well kept/maintained, less than a year old, valid PAL reqʼd, $300 obo. 335-4847 REDFIELD SCOPE mounts & 1” rings for a 6.5X54 Mannlicker, $200. 250-566-1346

BROWNING BL-22 lever action .22LR. Has Skinner sights, swivels and sling mounted, $450 firm. 335-2182 LEE ENFIELD No. 1 Mk III, 303 British, sporterized, very nice bluing, good bore, scope rail instead of rear sight, 10 rd mag, $300 firm. PAL reqʼd. 667-2276 LEE ENFIELD 303 sporter, synthetic stock, c/w scope mount, $300. Paul 335-8482 PARKER HALE Lee Enfield, 303 British, professional conversion, very nice bluing, monte carlo stock, vg bore, 5 rd mag, needs new butt pad, $360 firm, PAL reqʼd.

667-2276 WINCHESTER MODEL 94 30-30, $400.

Paul 335-8482 LEE ENFIELD No4 MK1 303, full wood stock, $375. Paul 335-8482

Wanted WANTED: WOOD stove for the garage, preferably RSF. 334-6868 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: DOG-SITTER in your home for 8 lb dog, no other pets, please, for June, July & Aug, Monday through Thursday overnight.

Will pay well. 335-0009 for info WANTED: 668-5188

DRESS form, inexpensive.

WANTED: CANOPY for new Tacoma truck, good condition, 6ʼ box. 633-3347 OUTDOOR TRAMPOLINE with safety net for my kids. 334-6296 WANTED: LOOKING for heated storage for 1 mid size car for next winter, willing to pay fair price, call 867-536-2374 WANTED: WRINGER washer, phone 867-399-3171 I AM traveling back thru canada, from Seattle to Alaska. I am looking for some moose antlers, sheds or singles. Please email.

Kentscifres@hotmail.com ANYONE TRAVELLING from Vancouver to Whitehorse May 19th-21st? I need a carry-on chaperone for a puppy. Offering $50. Call Lizann 604-785-2455

Cars

2012 CHEVROLET Cruze Eco, heated seats, summer and winter tires, $16,000.

334-4886 2009 CAMRY LE, 4-cyl, 53,000kms, silver, exc cond, new glass, super clean, $14,500.

667-6326 2009 DODGE Caliber SRT4, Inferno Red, low kms at 6,814, leather heated seats, immaculate condition, $18,500. 335-5388 2009 NISSAN Maxima Sport 58,500 kms, exc cond, fully loaded, Bose, remote start, leather heated seats/steering, and much more, 335-9976 2009 NISSAN Maxima Sport, 59,500 kms, exc cond, bose, remote start, leather heated seats/ steering, loaded luxury sports car, $24,500 obo. 335-9976 2009 NISSAN Versa SL 1.8 5-dr hatchback, every option incl sun roof, 2 sets tires/wheels, command start, original owner, 46,000kms, $11,500 obo. 660-4220 2008 MAZDA 5, std trans, really gd tires, clean cond, 80,000 kms. Cool minivan w/sturdy roof rack, $7,500. 667-4463 or 334-9436 2007 HONDA Civic, 4-dr, auto, new windshield, all power options, good tires, lots of service records, clean, runs great, $6,500.

667-4463 2006 DODGE Caravan, second owner, 112,000km, 2 set of tires, remote start, block heater, AC, great cond, $6,500. 335-8420 2006 HONDA Accord, full power with extra accessories 336-1129

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Friday, May 9, 2014 2005 V O L K S W A G E N diesel TDI, 169,000kms, $8,000. 399-3201 2006 PONTIAC Solstice convertible sports car, modern classic, 65,000 km, 2.4 4 cyl 177hp, 5-spd, immaculate, great sound, great heater, $19,500. 633-5470 2005 CHEVROLET Impala sedan, V6 auto, air, cruise, tilt, power windows, locks & seat, low kms, $5,500 obo. 660-4220 2005 MONTE Carlo, auto, 3.4L 6-cyl, 77,000kms & set of winter tires & rims, $8,500 obo. 667-0407 2005 TOYOTA Camry sedan, 4-cyl auto, air, cruise, tilt, power windows/locks, $5,500 obo. 660-4220 2004 FORD Focus ZX3, 240,000 kms, 2-dr hatchback, auto, red, second owner, well maintained, we need more room, $3,450.

667-7535 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2.4L, front wheel drive, 4-dr, manual, silver/grey color, great cond, sale by second owners, $3,500. Tavis 456-4268 2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier 5-spd manual, cruise, tilt steering, a/c, remote locks, summer/winter tires on rims, 152,000kms, $4,000. 689-7339 2001 SUNFIRE, runs well, needs some work, $750 obo. 393-2332 1999 FORD Taurus 4 dr sedan, 3.0 V6 auto pw windows/doors, 207,000 kms, $2,800 obo. 333-0380

1995 DODGE Neon, automatic, new paint, 268,000kms, $1,700 obo. 667-7057

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Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

E M PL OYM E N T OPP ORT U N I T Y OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, LANDS Position Type: Department:

Full-time, Permanent Lands, Resources and Claims Implementation

Closing: Salary:

May 16, 2014 at 4:30p.m.

Level 5 - $59,344 to $71,213

For complete details, visit www.kwanlindun.com/employment

Air Duct Cleaning Technician Air CAre Yukon is looking to hire motivated individuals to perform commercial and residential duct cleaning.

Extensive training will be provided by the company.

Applicants must be bondable, possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle. Experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right candidates.

Please send your resume to: terry@aircareyukon.ca

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

E M P LOYM E N T O P P O RT U N I T Y

Manager Lands, Resources and Heritage Regular Full Time ı TKC wage scale Level 9 As the Manager you will be accountable to the Executive Administrator to plan, develop, implement and review laws, regulations, policies and standards specific to lands, water, resources (mineral, forest, etcetera), the flora and fauna and human activities. This requires analysing self-government powers in the context of tri-party legislative requirements. As well, this position is responsible for ensuring that Ta’an Kwäch’än Council government initiatives and policies are developed pursuant to the TKC Final Agreement, TKC Constitution and meet approval by the Councils.

To access the job description please call Human Resources Department or contact by e-mail rkufeldt@taan.ca Closing date: Monday, May 26, 2014 The TKC Preferential Hiring policy will apply.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to the above address.

GENERAL MANAGER Join the Mount Sima team! Working with an active volunteer board you will lead the management team for the winter operations at Mount Sima Outdoor Adventure Park.

Excellent communication, financial management and planning skills a must! Knowledge of operational and management requirements of small community ski and snowboarding hills essential. Direct supervision of four staff, with upwards of fifty staff on-site during winter operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and active team.

Successful leadership background in operations and general management within the tourism industry or customer-centric business preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience Part-time hours staring in mid-June; Progressing to full-time (Thursday – Monday) starting in October, 2014 Job description available upon request.

Please direct inquiries to Don Wilson, (867) 335-6501 Application deadline: May 25, 2014 Please provide cover letter and resume to gm@mountsima.com

Tlicho Engineering & Environmental Services Ltd. (TEES) has a number of challenging career opportunities as part of the Faro Mine Remediation Project. We are searching for the right people to fill key roles in our dynamic fast-paced work teams. We invite you to join our team providing care and maintenance services at the abandoned Faro Mine site in Faro, Yukon

Water treatment SuperviSor Responsibilities will include the management of a team of operators in the performance of a variety of construction, repair, installation and maintenance activities in support of water and wastewater systems, utilizing a variety of equipment and tools, performing related duties as appropriate. Other responsibilities will include the performance of maintenance and technical tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems in support of maintenance and construction operations. This role will work closely with the site management team and is a full time position.

Job requirements: • Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles • Minimum of 2 years with industrial site experience, and or 5 years in water treatment operations.

• Valid driver license.

• Leadership for Safety Excellence Certification.

• Knowledge of modern clean and contaminated water treatment principles, practices, methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in a full range of clean and contaminated water treatment operations, maintenance and repair activities.

• Knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling a variety of chemicals.

TEES is contracted by Government of Yukon to provide care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex as part of the Faro Mine Remediation Project. For more information on the Faro Mine Remediation Project, please visit www.faromine.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS & FOR MORE INFORMATION Deadline for submission is May 12, 2014 Please submit your resume to: jboyd@tlichoeng.com

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1999 TOYOTA Sienna XLE, 204,000kms, loaded, factory roof rack, tow package, sunroof, leather seats, great vehicle, $3,200, Mike at 633-4892

1997 NISSAN Altima, 5-spd, cruise control, a/c, Nighthawk headlights, car runs good but needs some work, $1,000 obo. 333-0064

1998 TERCEL 2-dr standard, 325,000kms, reliable & efficient, new front axles 2013, 2 sets of rims summer/winter, older windshield, $1,500. 333-9456

1996 HONDA Accord 5-spd manual, extra set of wheels on hubs, good working condition, has been regularly serviced, $1,500 obo. 393-3321

1993 JETTA GL, 171,600 kms, original owner, all service records, $2,800. 667-6044

1988 FORD Probe, needs ignition, $100.

336-0772

Chinook went missing at Lake Laberge early July, 2013. He is a grey and black male, with one blue eye. He is microchipped.

1987 JAGUAR, green, for sale or to trade for a decent pick-up, V12 motor, price to be discussed, 668-4190 rm #8 1981 FORD Granada, in running condition, open to offers, 668-2006 1978 CADILLAC Sedan de Ville, 425 engine, auto trans, ready t drive, good rubber, fully auto, 668-2332 1978 GRAND Marquis, all original, body in prime shape, interior in good shape, drive train in good shape, great classic and driver, serious inquiries only. 668-3229 FREE 1996 Nissan Altima for parts, runs and drives, has body damage, you just have to pick up, 668-2750 TOYOTA COROLLA, gold, 95,000kms, keyless entry, push button start, 100,000 km left on warranty, $11,500. 667-7167

He was possibly sighted at Super A in Porter Creek, May 3rd or 4th and was with a lady in a camper van.

WANTED: USED Honda Element, manual, in excellent condition with low mileage, 456-7728

Trucks

We Sell Trucks!

Our family has missed him over the last 9 months and I have two boys who ask about him regulary.

2013 FORD Flex SEL, AWD, ruby red, loaded, leather, seating for 7, power sun roof, back-up camera/object sensor, hands-free phone, keyless entry, etc, pristine cond, $31,500. 456-7030 2010 DODGE Dually 3500 Laramie Edition, all options + B&M gooseneck hitch, only 29,000kms, $58,000, a must see. 334-4206

Pet of the Week!

2010 DODGE Laramie crew cab dual, loaded, all options, new tires in March, 21,000kms, $42,500. 633-2433 2010 DODGE Ram 1500, silver, quad cab, 4x4, 5.7 V8 Hemi, 3.92 diffs. RamBox Cargo MNGMT System, 13,248 km, many extra features, exc cond, $33,500. 393-3123 2010 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport 4+4 , off road pkg, 4-dr, silver, 37,000km, exc cond, $26,900. 333-9200

ax

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

So come on down and meet me today!

Now In-Stock!

2008 FORD F150 XLT 4x4 crew cab short box, loaded w/options, in very clean cond, gd tires, 130,000 kms, $11,000. 667-4463 or 334-9436 2008 FORD F150 XLT 5.4 Triton V8, crew cab, matching canopy, 99,000kms, exc cond, fitted with belly bars, c/w rebuilt camper, $19,500 email for pics/more info vanlieshoutrobert@gmail.com 2008 FORD Ranger, automatic 4x4 XLT ext cab, runs on synthetic, hitch, boxliner, 120,000 kms, $9,500. 335-5993

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

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Diesel

2014 Grand Cherokee

2014 Ram 1500

Metro Chrysler Jeep DoDge

Drop in for a test drive!

2008 NISSAN Frontier SE 4x4 V-6, exc cond, 54,000 kms, tonga cover, $18,500 obo. 335-1602 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 2007 CHEV LS 2500 HD Crew Cab 4X4 short box, 171,000kms, 6.0L V-8, auto, jack & spare, airbag, AC, pwr lock/seat/window/mirror, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow pkg, great shape, $16,000 obo.

633-4311 2007 DODGE Laramie 3500 diesel, c/w 2 sets of tires on rims, only 90,000kms, still under warranty $35,900 obo. 336-1701

667-2525

2007 NISSAN Frontier crew cab, 4x4, canopy w/roof rack, new tires, 63,000 miles, $19,500. 633-4702 2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited AWD 7 passenger minivan, 75,000 kms, power sliding doors & rear, sunroof, all options, new winter tires/rims, 333-9020 2007 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 crew cab, V8, auto, loaded, dealer serviced, matching canopy, 2 sets wheels/tires, 150,000kms, exc cond, $23,000. 334-8912 lv msg 2006 CHEVY Sierra 4X4, ext cab, 190,000kms, high-rise canopy, auto, gd shape, small crack in windshield, full tow pkg, Carmacks area, $12,500 obo.

867-863-5069 2005 CHEVY 1 ton, dually, Durmax diesel, Allison transmission, 6.6L, equipped trailer package, 5th wheel, camper, inline heater, many more, photos avail, low highway miles, $18,500 obo, 867- 993-2385 or 332-4889

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

1998 DODGE Plymouth Voyager 3L, 2 sliding doors, new windshield, good tires, Sirius radio, new fuel pump, 300,000kms, good runner, $1,750. Gus 336-2146 or Dave 393-4796 1997 DODGE Van Ralley, 141,000kms, good runner, clean, $1,900 obo. Gus 336-2146 or Dave 393-4796 1997 F150, 3-door 4X4 pick-up w/canopy, low mileage, 667-2046 1994 CHEV Silverado 2500 ext cab, 2WD, long box, auto, 6.5L diesel, 282,000kms, runs good, $4,000. 667-7649 1992 DODGE Dually 250 5.9 Cummins, high performance pump & injectors, rebuilt 5-spd tranny, rebuilt rear diff, spare rims, good paint/body, truck in great shape. 668-3229 1992 FORD 4X4 super cab, extra parts (transfer, transfer case etc), $1,000 obo.

335-0164 1991 TOYOTA Landcruiser VX Limited, 190,000kms, Turbo DSL, new shocks, $1,400, new heavy duty injector pump, $2,900, good 10-ply tires, $12,000. Gus 336-2146 or Dave 393-4796 1990 FORD F250 4-spd manual, comes with canopy, $2,000. 456-4567 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, AWD, diesel, auto, excellent fuel consumption, 8 passenger or great camping/handicapped vehicle, 128,000 kms, $4,500. 333-9020 1989 FORD 350 cube van, has blown head gasket, $2,000. 333-0943 for info

2004 BUICK Rendezvous SUV, Crossover, mint condition, leather interior, heated seats, all power, 4wd, great family SUV, 130,000kms $8,900/obo. 332-7054 or 667-7733 or jenskel@hot- mail.com

1987 FORD Bronco 12" lift 35x12.5x15 tires 70%, 351W freshly rebuilt, C6, headers, MSD ignition, Holly fuel pump, summer top, racing seats, new brakes u-joints, $10,000 obo. 689-7888

2004 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton 4x4 + canopy & set of rims + tires, $6,500 obo. 393-3100

1985 FORD V6 4-spd 4X4 super cab, $500.

335-0164

2004 LAND Rover Discovery HSE, loaded, 4WD, new tires, 152,000km, $9,500 obo.

335-4341

CANOPY FROM 1986 F250 with cargo doors, good cond, $500. 660-5101

2003 GMC 7 passenger Safari Van, 4X4, blue, 170,000kms, $5,800 obo, call 334-5491 for more info 2003 KIA Sedona Minivan, 280,000kms, $500. 633-3878

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box

approx

2002 F250 ext cab, long box, Lariat, 4x4, 225,000km, new transmission, trailer/camper package, $7,900 obo. 668-5882 2002 KIA Sedona LX, V6, 147,000kms, new tires, good runner, $3,000 obo. Gus 336-2146 or Dave 393-4796 2002 PONTIAC Montana passenger van, $1,100 obo. 333-0100 lv msg 2001 FORD Ranger Edge ext cab, 3.0 V6 auto, exc cond, summer/winter tires, 280,000kms, brush guard, headache racks, runs synthetics since new, $2,800 obo.

333-9831 or 633-4102 2000 DODGE Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 auto, new motor under 3000km, exhaust, cold air, 12” subs, amp & deck, canopy, 2 sets/tires, needs front end work, $8,000 obo. 335-8657 2000 FORD 350XL Diesel Super-Duty 4x4 ext cab, 5-spd manual, cruise control, power windows, high-rise canopy, tow package.

Not used for work. 200,000kms, $7,500.

456-4414 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4, 280,000kms, auto trans with 30,000kms, 5.3L V8, power windows/seats, a/c, good truck, $4,500.

335-4498 1999 CHEV Suburban 4X4 LT, loaded in A-1 cond, $6,500 obo. 660-4220

REACH 2005 FORD Ranger pick-up, 95,000kms, $7,000. 399-3201

1999 DODGE 4X4 1-ton full load 5th wheel hitch & goose neck, $12,500 obo. 336-2724

Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 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 6 TRUCK tires, BF Goodrich 225/75 R16, $200 ea or $1,000 for all 6. 333-0943 ENGINE STAND, good cond, $30 firm.

821-6011 CANOPY TO fit 3/4 ton truck, domestic, to give away. 633-2837 X4 SONAR tires, 155/80r13, tread is 90%, previously on a Toyota Camry, $300 obo.

335-2524 4 SUMMER tires on rims for Ford F-150, P235/75 R15, $100 obo. 633-6961 2003 DODGE diesel engine parts, Turbo, intercooler, chip etc. 633-6502 305 V-8 engine, new, $1,200 obo. 633-6502 FIBREGLASS CANOPY, 61”x84”, 660-4321

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2005 DODGE Grand Caravan, 130,000kms, seats 8, that can be removed, immaculate condition, great family wagon, blue, $6,900 obo. 667-7733 or brendan109@hotmail.com

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WANTED: HOOD for a 1997 Dodge mini-van, reasonable price. 334-6043

Recreational Powersports and Marine (RPM) Repairs Service, repair and installations for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, chainsaws, marine and more Qualified and experienced mechanic Great rates!

Call Patrick at 335-4181

REAR WINDOW glass for ʻ80s Chev or GMC truck, comes out of ʻ81 GMC 1/2 ton, $50. 334-4206

2005 SUZUKI 700 King Quad, windshield and faring, rear storage compartment, low miles, great cond, $5,500. 333-9020

SET OF 4 Hankook Optimo, 195/65R15, all season, 95% tread used for 1 summer, accepting any reasonable offer. 335-4847

2007 VESPA LX50 motor scooter, as new cond, 319 original kms, c/w floor mat, new battery & helmet. $2,900. 335-4768

1995 20ʼ Bayliner, cuddy cabin, 250, Volvo Penta inboard, 15hp Johnson kicker, tandem axle trailer, $5,000. Salt water gear also available. 633-2839

X4 HERCULES trail digger tires 70% tread, $600 obo. 867-335-2524 Patrick

1993 YAMAHA Virago 1100 in exc cond, c/w cover, back rest, saddle bags, helmet, windshield & hwy pegs, 23,000 kms, $3,700 obo.

668-6911

2002 16.25ʼ Harbour Craft boat & trailer, 50 hp Johnson & 9.9 hp Yamaha, down rig, new winch, life jackets, exc cond, $14,000.

334-8912 lv msg

2011 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850 X 2 (2 seater) High output, superb machine, black/green.

Good condition, well maintained, regular tune-ups, only 3,000 miles One owner since new.

Gun scabbard, 3,000 lb. winch, fully loaded.

Asking $9,000.

Call 332-1008.

HUMMINGBIRD 550 Fishfinder, new retail $199, asking $100. 660-4220

CARGO BOX, Yakima Rocketbox 15, exc cond, ideal for small SUV, had it on my RAV4, $400 firm. 456-4155

6.0L V-8 gas engine, $1,200, auto trans, $500, electronic transfer case, $500, fit 2nd generation ʻ07 or newer GM trucks, 660-4220 STEEL WHEELS, original equipment GM 6 bolt steel wheels, 2 avail, 16"x 6.5" like new. $50 firm ea. 821-6011 TRUCK BOX, black, 70”, for full-size truck.

660-4321 20R TOYOTA engine and transmission, $250 obo. 335-0164

Pets IT'S A DOG'S LIFE BOARDING KENNEL New, clean, safe, family friendly.

Heated indoor kennels with covered outdoor runs.

Large play area in natural setting, daily walks.

131 Empress Rd, Golden Horn Subdivision 333-9841 BIOLOGIST RELOCATING TO Whitehorse for summer work.

Wanted for monthly rental starting May 1st pet-friendly furnished cabin, apartment or basement suite.

Up to $900/month 334-7472 3-YEAR-OLD MALE Pug to go to good home, fixed, good with kids, all shots up to date. 336-0772 BROTHER AND sister Siberian Huskies 8 yrs old, very nice pets, can live outside in fenced yard or inside, black & white, neutered & spayed, vaccinated, great companion dogs. 336-0686 LARGE INSULATED dog house to give away, call 456-2066

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 PITSTER PRO 125 X2R dirt bike, exc cond, has never burned full tank of gas (female rider), bought new $2,500, asking $1,100 obo. 335-1804 2008 BAJA 250 Wilderness ATV, well maintained in ex. cond, low miles, c/w owner and shop manuals, $2,500.00. 633-4656 RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2010 KAWASAKI KLR 650 cc, 1,580 kms, on/off road, XL pants, jacket, helmet, saddle bags, exc cond, $5,400. 334-8912 lv msg 2013 CFMOTO Z6 side x side ATV, used 1 season, 62 mi, fuel injected liquid cooled engine, 3000 lb winch, windshield, hitch, www.cfmoto-us.com (Zforce 600) for specs, 668-7537 before 10:00pm

4 ATV tires, never used, 2@ 25x11x12, and 2 @ 25x9x12, $500. 334-4206 2005 HARLEY Sportster 883, 11,800 km, windshield, saddlebags, custom seat, roll-bars, hywy pegs, $7,000 obo. 667-4019 or text 335-1996 2006 POLARIS 500 ATV c/w passenger storage seat, windshield, winch, snow plow, custom aluminum rims, 780 kms, $6,800 obo. 668-2563 DOORS FOR 2008 Polaris Ranger, $650 obo. 633-6502 HONDA 1988 GL 1500 motorbike for free, if interested contact petermaris@live.com HONDA CRF 70F dirt bike, great shape, $1,500 obo. 456-7112 1991 ARCTIC Cat, black, 550 cc, runs great, just serviced , hamlet included, great machine, registration and plated, $1,100 obo.

667-7733 ALPINESTARS MOTORCROSS boots, size 12, bought at Yukon Yamaha, hardly used, 660-5101 1999 ARCTIC Cat 500 Powder Special, $650. 332-0079 SUZUKI GSX650F sport bike, blue and white, 8500km, led mirrors, only run on premium gas and synthetic oil, $4,000, no reasonable offer refused, 334-8281 2009 MOOSE quad plow, 48”, $600 obo.

336-1701 2007 BRP 400 Outlander quad, only 600 mi, $4,000 obo. 336-1701 2004 YAMAHA V-Star 1100cc, not a scratch, 4000km, $5,500, call 633-4887 CHROME D R I V E S H A F T cover for 2000-2008 Kawasaki, fits Vulcan Cruiser, $175. 667-4540 1991 ARCTIC Cat, 550cc, runs great, just serviced, hamlet included $1,100 obo, registration and plated. Call 667-7733, 332-7054 or brendan109@hotmail.com 2003 ARCTIC Cat Panther 570 Twin touring sled, two up-seat, 1,400 km, immaculate cond, $4,500 obo. Mike at 456-4414 2006 SUZUKI Boulevard, 800 cc, loaded, only 3,000 km, like new, $6,800. 633-6920 2007 BOMBARDIER Quad, 90 cc, almost new, $1,500 firm. 334-4804 or 667-4829 2006 HONDA Shadow 750CC, c/w windshield, saddle bags, weather cover, low mileage, beautiful bike, rides like a charm, $49,000 obo. 334-8929 1997 HONDA Goldwing GL1500, reverse, CB, heeltoe shift tape AM-FM, new rubber, serviced Green, great ride, ready to go, 668-3229

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.

KUBOTA 24KW genset, diesel, rebuilt except for water pump, $4,000. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047

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, $5,500. 633-5470 CATERPILLAR D9N, D10N, and D11N dozers (all with u-dozers and rippers), Cat 345C excavator, and Cat D400D Rock trucks for sale, rent, or rental purchase.

All sitting in Dawson City, YK. Phone A1 Cats for questions or details at 780-538-1599 or view www.a1-cats.com for photos

8ʼX8ʼ INSULATED metal shed on skid, good for camp, c/w bed & dressing, $1,500. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047

16.5ʼ MIRROCRAFT Deep Fisherman boat w/65hp Evinrude, trailer, gd shape, ready to go, $4,500. 633-8492 16ʼ ALUMINUM boat, Spectrum by Blue Fin, c/w new Honda 50 motor, less than 20hrs on motor, extra prop & gas tank, trailer. $8,000.

633-4505 17' HYBRID, Hull by lowe, 1997 Yamaha motor, 90 hp, 2 stroke, good cond, c/w heavy duty trailer, $9,000. 393-4578 MARINER 15HP outboard motor, electric charger, spare prop, day tank, $1,500 obo.

668-5644 1995 20ʼ Bayliner Capri, $13,500 obo.

668-2387 11ʼ TITAN inflatable, aluminum floor, garage stored, no UV exposure, & 4hp Yamaha motor, used 4 times, located in Haines Junction, $2,800 obo for both. 250-566-1346 16ʼ VANGUARD Tri Hull open bow, seats 6, Evinrude 60HP + 9.9 Johnson on trailer. $5,000 obo. 393-3100 17ʼ KEVLAR Wenonah Spirit 2 canoe, near new, 3ʼ beam, ash gunnels, sliding front seat, light, strong, fast, maneuverable, stable, new $3,200, asking $2,200. 821-5050 14ʼ DELTA kayak in excellent condition with paddles & skirts, $2,000. 633-6803

AIR ROTARY drill rig, everything needed for water wells & exploration, $45,000, atlinmech@outlook.com DEARBORNE 2-BOTTOM plow for 3-point hitch tractors, $500 obo. 633-6502

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 11.5ʼ TIMBERLINE camper by Security, fully loaded, custom built, lots of storage.

334-4477 10ʼ CAMPER, Adventurer 2007, exc cond, north/south queen bed, bathroom w/shower, fridge, stove, oven & furnace, $10,000 obo.

633-4356 1993 INTERNATIONAL school bus. Diesel, inspected, wood stove. Makes a gd moving van, runs well. Price negotiable. 821-3591 2000 COACHMEN Mirada 30ʼ motorhome, 66,122 kms. Triton V10, mechanical inspection in July/13. Onan 4000 gen, A/C, separate shower, walk-around queen bed. $23,000, phone 335-5506 5TH WHEEL equipment trailer, 24ʼ long, with Beaver Tails, $3,500 obo. 336-2724 1986 TOYOTA Dolphin 21ʼ, 4-cyl auto, shower, complete kitchen, heater, ready for camping, $4,500 obo. 336-2724

1991 BABY Kenworth cabover, long frame, single axle, excellent shape, 667-2046 2000 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, big sleeper, newer N14 Cummins engine, 667-2046 METAL SHED, Brytex, 64”x64”, 2 hooks for helicopter, security door, 1 window, $2,000 obo. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047

SNOWBEAR UTILITY trailer, 4' x 8' deck, ramp, 2” hitch receiver, 4-wire plug, good shape, $1,129 obo. 660-4646 14ʼ FULLY insulated with spray foam, tandem axle trailer, exc cond, great construction tool trailer, $6,500. 334-4206

DIESEL TANK, 3,000L, no leaks, 12ʼ long, $1,200 obo. pinevalleyyt@hotmail.com, 862-7047 2000 GALLON enviro fuel tank on skids, top or bottom draw, exc cond, $5,000. 334-3881

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: $25,900. 633-5470

CAT HOSE press with dies for repairing hydraulic hoses, $150 obo. Pays for itself the first time you use it. 335-2034

TRAILER, HAULMARK cargo, 12ʼx6ʼ, single axle, rear barn door, side door, clean, $4,000 obo. 660-5101

Aircraft

1980 20ʼ Holidaire travel trailer, good cond, new fridge, full bathrm, new grey/black water tanks, solar panel, 2 batteries, 2 30-lb propane tanks, $6,500 obo. 867-689-7848

CF-NIC CESSNA 172B, 1961. O-300 145hp, about 200h left to TBO, float kit, no floats, last annual June 2013, located in Atlin, call 250-651-0055. $20,000

Campers & Trailers 2013 8FT Adventurer camper, fridge, stove & oven, fantastic fan furnace, north/south queen bed, outside shower, rear awning, stereo, warranty, $14,900. 332-4111

2008 RTS quad/snowmobile trailer, 8x12 double wide, checker plate barrier in front, $2,500 obo. 336-1701 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length 28ʼ, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, stereo, large awning, $12,500. 633-2580 27ʼ V-NOSE snow machine trailer, completely decked out for winter use, spray foam interior, flip down beds, $9,000. 334-4206

9.9 SUZUKI oil injected engine, c/w tank and extra prop, only 10 hours, exc cond, $1,500.

633-6920

salvage sale

14ʼ HARBOURCRAFT boat with 10 hp Honda motor, seldom used, $2,000 obo.

336-1701

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

Bids close at 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2014. Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information.

1970S 16ʼ Mark Twain fibreglass boat, trailer, and 115 HP Mercury outboard engine, axle on trailer needs work, everything else in working condition. $2,400 obo.

633-5207 2011 YAMAHA LS 4Stroke 25hp, w/less 60 hours use, well maintained, oil/ lube changes, quiet, easy to start, amazing fuel/mileage ratio, c/w fuel tank, motor dolly, $3,650. 334-8324 12ʼ INFLATABLE canoe, great for fly-in trips, $800. 390-2075 (Teslin) MERCURY 100 hp outboard with jet drive (1988?) c/w controls, runs very well, was just checked through, $1,500 obo. 633-5246 1990 18.5ʼ Campion Bow Rider w/190 hp 4.3L V6 Merc, + 1997 Yamaha 15hp kicker, EZ load trailer, 2 Scotty downriggers, fish finder, new full top, low hrs, exc cond, $11,500. 399-3710

YEAR 2003 1996 2001 2008 2006 2003 2007 2004 1999

MAKE Dodge Chevrolet Nissan Ford Chevrolet Chevrolet Nissan Toyota Honda

MODEL Grand Caravan Lumina Pathfinder Focus Impala Cavalier Altima Corolla Civic Sedan

FILE NUMBER 692378 734119 729784 723104 725118 723244 718143 747062 742066

BRANDING Salvage Salvage Salvage Non-repairable Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage Salvage

15 HP Johnson 2 stroke outboard engine in good condition, incl. tank, $1,550 obo.

332-1002

Bernie’s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods

Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn

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

SOLO WHITEWATER canoe, Dagger Ovation, 12ʼ, incl foam pedestal seat, thigh straps, float bags, exc cond, $1,600.

821-6011

Airport Chalet Airport snacks & Gifts

DOWNTOWN:

Heavy Equipment

2 MUSTANG floater coats, XXL & large, $150 ea, both $250. 660-4220

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OFF ROAD camping trailer, will go anywhere your 4x4 will go, sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 kids, kitchen area, lots of storage, $9,999. 335-2242

20ʼ SPRAY foam insulated car hauler trailer, exc cond, tandem axles, new 2013, great for construction tool & office trailer, $6,900.

334-4206

1991 FORD Camper Van, good cond, new sound system, A/C, power locks/windows, back-up cam, $9,500 obo. Dave @ 456-2525 or 333-9407

TRAILER, SINGLE axle, 8ft x 7ft, c/w spare tire and a canopy, $200. 456-2577 1995 LEISURE Travel Freedom wide body, sleeps 2, 3 way fridge, stove, microwave, tv.

5.9 engine 141,000 kms $21,500. 335-1681

5TH WHEEL travel trailer, 19ʼ, 821-3591

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TRUCK CAMPER, 7' Frontier fits Tacoma or similar truck, propane stove/ fridge, wired for electricity, approx 550 kg loaded, new hydraulic jack stands, good shape, no leaks, $3,000. 333-0346 CAR DOLLY for hauling cars, works great, newer tires and straps, $600, 456-4312 mornings and weekends only 9.5ʼ BIGFOOT camper, older style, good cond, working toilet, furnace & fridge. $3,500. 633-4505 5TH WHEEL $450. 633-4505

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14ʼ UTILITY trailer w/folding ramp tailgate, 3,500 lb axle, $1,200. 633-8492

Happy Mother’s Day Mom, you will never know how much we truly admire you, how special you are and how much you are loved. All your life you sacrificed your own happiness for ours. As a mother, you did everything to make things perfect for us. When we think about all that you have done for us, so much is left to say but it will never be enough. Your love is the light in our lives that doesn’t fail to shine even when on the darkest day. We owe all that we are to you and only you. We will forever be thankful.

30' PJ goose neck/tandem axle dually trailer, beaver tail drive up ramp, 2 10,000 pound axles with dual wheels, oil bath bearings, over 25,000 lb capacity, $11,000 obo.

633-6502 2010 JAYCO 29' BHS trailer, sleeps up to 9, CD/DVD/I POD JK.SND.SYS, electric patio awning, microwave, outside BBQ, and much more, used less than 14 days, $25,500.

393-3123 COLEMAN FLEETWOOD popup tent trailer, 2 king/ 2 single beds, kitchenette, outside grill/awning, 910kg class 2 hitch or more loaded, propane, 12V battery or plug in, $7,500 obo. 335-4847 32' TERRY 5th wheel w/rear kitchen, 14' x 3' slide out, queen size bed, full bath w shower, 2 closets, hookups for washer/dryer, new flooring, $8,700 obo. 333-9456

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announce the engagement of their niece

2010 - 19ft. Adventurer Motorhome Ford E350 Super Duty Class C Automatic, new tires, 3-way fridge, microwave, propane furnace & stove w/oven. A/C, bathroom w/shower. Like new condition. $31,000.

Call 867-390-2328 or email grayjay@northwestel.net

Alberta Denese Evans

2-WHEEL DOLLY, spare tire, 2" hitch receiver, new chains, new lights, $1,450 obo.

660-4646 or 332-4174 2000 25' Travelaire Rustler 5th wheel, mint condition, sleeps 6, forced air furnace, many options, truck and hitch available too, $18,000 obo. 668-5882

of Whitehorse

1982 VOLKSWAGEN Vanagon camper van, $7,000. 399-3201

to

JAYCO 2011 Travel Trailer, 31ʼ, 2 slides, exc cond, still on warranty, Owen at 633-6617 for more info after 5:30pm, $26,500. 633-6617

Blaine Anthony Monaghan of Vancouver

ATCO 12-TON horse/utility trailer, new brakes, bearings & tires, $4,500 obo.

334-4477 1987 FORD Glendale 28ʼ motorhome, 90,000 kms, sleeps 6, fridge, stove, oven, furnace, a/c, microwave, television, rear bedroom and full bath, rubber is good, runs fine, $9,000. 668-7508 1979 FORD 350 Econoline Motorhome, only 50,000 miles, sleeps 4, well maintained, price reduced from $8,200 to $7,500, serious inquiries only please, 336-1189

Wedding is to take place in Vancouver 2015

CELEBRATE! Births! Birthdays!

Weddings! Graduations!

Anniversaries! ...............................Wed - $34.02 • Fri - $35.10

Phone: 867-667-6285

2 columns x 4 inches ...............................Wed - $90.72 • Fri - $93.60

TRAILER HITCH, Reese model 16K, slider for short or long box, with hardware and instructions, $450, phone 867-633-4796 4X8 HOMEMADE trailer with truck mount rear end, 14” wheels. $850 obo. 336-1701 FORD S U P E R Cab V10 F350/tow package/canopy , new motor in 2012 with 2010 9ʼ camper, north/south bed, slider for kitchenette, electric awning, selling as unit for $39,000. 633-2458 2000 PLEASUREWAY B-Class van-type motorhome, 94,000kms, in exc shape, fully equipped, $18,500. 668-2771 2008 ENCLOSED cargo trailer 5 x 8, new tires and brand new spare, includes large tool box on front, $2,900 obo. 334-4068

2002 FLEETWOOD 9U camper, electric jacks,19 tv DVD CD AM-FM, 3burner top, oven, micro-wave, full bath room, 1 slide power plant, serious inquiries only. 668-3229 8ʼ BOAT trailer in good cond, metal welded, $300. 633-2837

2 columns x 3 inches ...............................Wed - $68.04 • Fri - $70.20

Coming Events ATLIN GUEST HOUSE Deluxe Lakeview Suites Sauna, Hot Tub, BBQ, Internet, Satellite TV Kayak Rentals In House Art Gallery 1-800-651-8882 Email: atlinart@yahoo.ca www.atlinguesthouse.com ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca 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

HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 11 au 13 avril : fin de semaine réservée aux activités non motorisées. 867-667-3910

HORSES!

Have you always wanted to ride?

Find a complete list of all the great horse activities in Yukon! www.HorsinAroundYukon.com

AL-ANON MEETINGS, contact 667-7142.

Wednesday 12:00 noon, Hellaby Hall, 4th & Elliott, Friday 7:00pm, Lutheran Curch, 4th & Strickland, beginnerʼs meeting, 8:00pm Lutheran Church, 4th & Strickland, regular meeting ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday May 13, 7:00pm, Sport Yukon boardroom. All members welcome. Info: www.activetwa.org DOG WASH every third Saturday of the month at the Feed Store Pet Junction from 10 - 2. Small and medium dogs $20, large dogs $25. Proceeds to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter.

PORTER CREEK Community Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 pm, Guild Hall, Porter Creek. All Welcome. Come and show your support. Info 633-4829 THE YUKON Trappers Association AGM Saturday, May 10, 11:00am, at Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome AUTISM YUKON is hosting its AGM and coffee house at Baked Café, Whitehorse, Friday, May 23rd. Doors open at 6:00 with AGM starting at 6:20 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Action Circle, letter writing to protect and promote human rights worldwide, Tuesday, May 27, Whitehorse United Church (upstairs) 7:00pm-9:00pm. www.amnesty.ca Info call 667-2389 ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association, Annual General Meeting, Tuesday May 13, at 7 PM, Sport Yukon boardroom. New members welcome. Info: www.activetwa.org OUTDOOR AND Undercover Art Show & Sale, scenic oil on canvas by Mr. B, 88 Fireweed Drive, Mary Lake subdivision, May 10 & 11, 10:00am-2:00pm. Pick up a painting for Motherʼs Day FASHION PAY it Forward. Clear your closet for charity and shop 'til you drop! May 24, 2285-2nd Ave. All proceeds to girls and women in Haiti. Donate? Info? 456-4434 A COWBOYS Lament, Dinner Theatre and Show, Saturday May 17, 5:30pm., Atlin Rec. Centre, Tickets $35, Info and tickets Jane Wilder (250)-651-7454 SWING DANCE with The Big Band Saturday, May 10th, Mount McIntyre. Doors @7:00pm. Three sets of dance music, 18-piece band, cash bar. Tickets at Dean's Strings or online at bigband.ca YUKON FOOD for Learning Association AGM will be held May 21, 2014, 12;00 PM in the YTA Boardroom, 2064 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse. Contact 393-6902 or ykfoodforlearning@gmail.com for information. Everyone welcome YUKON INVASIVE Species Council AGM, May 29 6:30pm, meeting room, Public Library. Learn about our projects and become involved in early detection and rapid response of invasive species YUKON SOURDOUGH Rendezvous Society Annual General Meeting, Thursday May 29, Yukon Inn, Fireside Room, 6:00pm Meet and Greet, 6:30pm Proceedings. Everyone is welcome. Memberships available www.yukonredzvous.com or 867-667-2148 YUKON INVASIVE Species Council and the Mayo Renewable Resources Council are hosting a spotter's networks workshop on May 13 in Mayo, curling lounge at 7 pm. For info contact info@yukoninvasives.com

HOSPICE WALKING Group Tuesdays May 6 to June 10, 6-7:30pm. A healthy way to receive and give grief support. To register: 667-7429 or info@hospiceyukon.net

YUKON INVASIVE Species Council and the Alsek Renewable Resources Council are hosting a spotter's network workshop on May 26 in Haines Junction, St. Elias Convention Center Atrium, 7:00pm. info@yukoninvasives.com

HOSPICE AGM Wed May 21 7:30pm at the Golden Age Society, 4061A 4th Ave. To RSVP call 667-7429 or email info@hospiceyukon.net

MOTHER'S DAY Brunch at Marsh Lake Community Centre. Sunday, May 11th 10am & 11:30 seatings. Tickets $15 adult, call 660-4999 to book

LOSS, GRIEF and Healing in the Workplace.

Practical tools for frontline workers, May 28 & 29 offered by Hospice Yukon and Northern Institure of Social Justice. For infor 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net

GOSPEL SERVICE May 11, Marsh Lake Community Centre, 3:00pm-4:00pm. Sharing the purpose of life from the scripture, quiet and reverent, no collection, everyone welcome

Celebration of life for Mr. Justice Harry Maddison Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 2-5pm.

Yukon arts Centre lobby Contact: 633-3363 or sidneyukon@hotmail.com

2008 27ʼ Outback trailer, 2 slide out queen size beds, large forward bedroom with wardrobe and desk/work station, kitchen with white cabinets, bright interior, exc cond, $18,900. 668-2575

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FOR SALE

26 Ft 2007 North Shore Travel Trailer. Front full size queen bed, centre kitchen, dining/living room with 8 foot slide out and rear bathroom with full Shower. Less than 1500 miles. Paid $37,000 asking $22,000.

Call 633-4615 or 334-8030

CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-Motorized Weekend: April 11-13. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910

Lyle & Cindy Henderson are pleased to

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HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F 11:30-3:00, 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net

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MID 80ʼS Ford older motorhome in running cond, $800. 633-2837 1998 COLEMAN tent trailer, sleeps 6, awning, very good shape, $3,500 obo. 334-4804 or 667-4829

13 Denver roaD in McCrae • 668-6639

Custom-cut Stone Products

HEADSTONES • KITCHENS • BUILDING STONE • AND MORE...

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YUKON DEVELOPMENT Education Centre AGM Wednesday May 28th, 7:00-9:00 pm at lʼAFY (Francophone Association, Strickland St). Appetizers, presentations, and announcement of new funding for YDEC! Contact ydecsecretary@gmail.com for info LATE FRENCH Immersion Registration is still open and has been extended to the 23rd of May. Submit your applications in person or by fax to Whitehorse Elementary School.

Fax: 393-6211 YUKON ORIENTEERING Association regular Wednesday meet May 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Chadburn Lake map. Park at Canyon City Viewpoint on Chadburn Lake Road. Info call Afan 335-2287 THURSDAY NIGHT Salsa Dancing in the Park. Come dance and support the Association for Helping Yukon Youth in Need. Every Thursday Starting May 8th, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Rotary Peace Park. salsayukon@gmail.com WEEKLY STEINER study group Tuesdays in Whitehorse, first meeting 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 20. Contact for location and info Josef at 335-2300

Stacy Marie Asp April 8, 1983 - May 12, 2011

Louiza Doris (Millen) Maguire

3 years since you left us..

May 17th at Yukon Order of Pioneer Hall in Dawson City From 1-4

MARSH LAKE Emergency Services Society notice of AGM, Tuesday, May 13, 7:00pm at Marsh Lake Fire Hall. Everyone welcome ESTATE SALE, Saturday May 31, 2014, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Cheryl Klippert yard in Mayo, stephron@northwestel.net, 867-996-2368 AGA DE la Fondation boréale. Décidez avec nous!, 22 mai, 12 h 05 à 13 h 05, salle communautaire du Centre de la francophonie.

Rens. (867) 668-2663, poste 500, fondation@fondationboreale.ca YCKC 3RD Annual Paddle Swap May 24 10:00am-2:00pm at the Intake, go to www.yckc.ca for more information

In liew of flowers please make a donation to BC/ Yukon Cancer Agency Vancouver or Dawson City Hospital While we are mourning the loss of our son, father, brother friend, others are rejoicing to meet him again.

YRTA (YUKON Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tuesday May 13th, 9:30am at Ricky's.

Guests welcome!

Johnathon “Johno” Edward

Stockman Born March 06, 1980 in Whitehorse Yt DieD april 16, 2014 in Upper liarD Yt

WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting Monday May 12th at 7:30pm at WGH. New members welcome!

PUCK POCKETS AGM will be held June 6th, 2014. Location 17-9th Ave Whitehorse, Yukon at 19:00 hrs AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Action Circle.

Letter writing to protect and promote human rights worldwide. Tuesday, May 27, Whitehorse United Church (upstairs) 7:00pm-9:00pm. www.amnesty.ca Info call 667-2389

Johno was raised in Upper Liard and while he travelled a lot he always called it home and chose to raise his little family there. The river and the land were the canvas for his youth and he painted it with many many friends, from all walks of life. He was athletic and very much a team player although he lived his life by his standards. He cared for and protected his mother and 2 sisters throughout his life and once he met his common law wife he devoted himself to her and their children.

BABY STORY time, ages: 6 - 24 months & caregiver(s), Tuesday, May 13–June 10, 10:30-11:15am, Whitehorse Library, free registration only, 667-5239

Johno is a citizen of the Tron Dek Hwech’in of Dawson City YT and has many family members there and in Watson Lake, YT He worked for the Kaska nation much of his life.

TAKHINI ELEMENTARY School Council regular Council meeting on May 13, 2014, at 7:00pm in the School Library. Everyone is welcome TODDLER STORY Time, ages: 2–3 & caregiver(s), Wednesdays, May 14–June 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Whitehorse Library, free registration only, 667-5239 PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council regular Council meeting on May 14, 2014 at 6:30pm in the School Library. Everyone is welcome TEEN PARENT Society AGM, Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm at Teen Parent Centre.

New members welcome. www.teenparentcentreyukon.ca 2014 MS Walk, May 31, CK In 11AM @ Copperridge Place. Ends at GCC. Support Myelin Rejuvenators to ensure we can support locals UPCOMING FIELD Trip with the Yukon Bird Club, all welcome, Saturday 10 May, Carcross, Scenic birding. Meet at Carcross Commons at 1:00pm FREE SUMMER recreation program for moms and kids every Friday starting May 23, 2014. Please call 667-2693 for registration info. Registration begins May 14 THE PURNIA Walk for Guide Dogs is a Lions Club initiative to help people in Whitehorse get the support they need from guide dogs that can change a person's life for the better. The dog walk is May 25th at 2pm on the Millennium Trail, starting at Rotary Park.

Registration is at 1pm. Our goal is to raise $10,000 through donations, silent auction, and local sponsors. www.purinawalkfordogguides.com<http://www.purinawalkfordogguides.com> THE MADDISON family invites you to celebrate the life of Mr. Justice Harry Maddison on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Contact: 633-3363 or sidneyukon@hotmail.com YUKON LEARN Society AGM 2013/14, is on Wednesday June 18th, 12noon-1:00pm at Pho 5 Star. Everyone welcome MCY WORKSHOP. Credit/Debit Cards and Small Business Banking. Monday, May 26 at 6:00pm, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon, 202 Strickland Street 3rd Floor.

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Formal education came later in life when he achieved his E.O.C.P. certification and went on to setup, maintain and operate the Liard First Nation Water Treatment Plant for the past 2 years. He was a man of much knowledge with a practical approach to every problem. He worked in the mines as a maintenance person for years.

They say there is a reason.

They say that time will heal.

But neither time nor reason, will change the way we feel.

For no-one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles.

No-one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt, you’re so wonderful to think of, but so hard to be without.

Love you and miss you so much.. xoxoxo Mom, Dad, Brenda, Warren and your nephews Kadynce and Karsten.

Eric Bonneteau April 1991 - April 3rd 2014

Local Dirt Bike riders will be having a memorial ride and celebration of life for Eric this Saturday, April 10th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the motocross track at the bottom of South access, across from the road to Schwatka Lake. Everyone is welcome to come and participate.

Eric spent the last two years living in Whitehorse working as a Helicopter Maintenance Engineer.

Last Saturday, Eric had a bad fall while riding his dirt bike down at the track. Eric was medivaced to Vancouver and succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital on Sunday.

Eric’s love for life will be missed by all those who knew him.

Johno and Crystal Carlick have 2 children, Jade and Xander. They were the pride of his life and he shared their every achievement with his friends and family.

Johno will be greatly missed by his multitude of lifelong friends and people he met during his many adventures and travels. His laugh and his ever ready smile will be what people remember. He will remain in the hearts of his family forever.

Kevin Craig It is with great sadness on the passing of

Bonnie Kirk-Sundin

Bonnie passed away peacefully in her home on the early morning of May 1st, 2014 at the age of 66.

Bonnie moved to the Yukon in the 1980’s & fell in love with its exquisite beauty & wonderful people. She made her roots in a cozy home next to a mountain (Tantalus Butte), alongside the Yukon River.

Bonnie loved to cook, play BINGO & offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

Bonnie is survived by 4 of her children Lorraine Kontogonis, Brenda Weaver, Ray-Ann Weaver & Darrel Daly, her Sister Joanne Wood, Brother Delbert (Buddy) Graham along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the community of Carmacks, friends & family for all their support during this difficult time. She was loved by many & has touched so many hearts.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date which will be announced.

Flamand July 3, 1964April 30, 2014

Kevin Craig Flamand was born July 3rd, 1964 in Winnipeg, MB to the late Janet Flamand and Ken Flamand. He and his sister, Kelly, were later joined by their brother Jason. As a child, Kevin adored his late grandfather, Joseph Delaronde (Papa Joe).

Early in his adult life, Kevin made his way to the Yukon and it remained his home for many years until the time of his recent passing on April 30th, 2014. Kevin is a spiritual man who devoted his life to helping others. He had a passion for his hobbies of golf and motorcycles. Kevin will be deeply missed by his son Jeremy PJ Flamand and Jeremy’s mother Debra, as well as by his maternal aunt Dina Delaronde of Carcross, his siblings, family, and many friends including his “Dad” Brent.

A celebrAtion of Kevin’s life will be held At A lAter dAte, yet to be Announced.

In lieu of flowers, please do a good deed in his honor.

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CRESTVIEW TRAIL users, share your thoughts and issues. Help inform the City's trail plans for our area. Drop by playground 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday May 14. Mike @ 633-6334 for info

Services HOUSECLEANING, Spring Cleaning, Detailing!

Safe, reliable, bondable RCMP check available on request For into call 334-7405 FROGGY SERVICES PEST CONTROL For all kinds of work around the house Windows & Wall Cleaning & Painting Clean Eavestroughs Carpentry Yard Work etc.

References available 867-335-9272

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

BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755

REDʼS YARD WORK & HARD WORK Lawn work and those other odd jobs getting you down?

Let us do it for you.

Reasonable rates.

668-2866 or 333-9958

LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632

MOD CONSTRUCTION New Construction • Renovations Flooring • Siding Fencing • Decks No job too small Fast, friendly service Ticketed carpenter with Red Seal reg_andrews@hotmail.com Call Reg @867-335-3690

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

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988 BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.

Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc.

Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050 NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES • Snow Plowing • Site Prep & Backfills • Driveways • Post Hole Augering • Light Land Clearing • General Bobcat Work Fast, Friendly Service 867-335-1106 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 - INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414

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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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 SUPER CLEAN WINDOWS We clean eavestroughing, siding, and do pressure washing too 668-2998 or 336-0125 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 DREAMWEAVER SESSIONS The ultimate musical vibrational healing sound therapy.

The Dreamweaver facilitates energetic balancing, deep relaxation, eases stress, & relief of physical & emotional pain.

Contact Barbara/Shalandra @ 660 - 4022 for more details 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 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

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Friday, May 9, 2014 LANDSCAPING 25 years experience Mowing • Pruning • Edging • Trimming Fertilization program • Aeration Overseeding • Power Washing • Hauling Trail Blazing Quick, reliable service 333-9596 Leather Repairs & Alterations Jackets, vests, seats & saddlebags Everything and anything Brent at 335-3488 KLONDIKE INSULATION Spray foam insulation Competitive Prices - Price Match Phone 867-335-6886 ANGYʼS MASSAGE Mobile Service.

Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology.

Angelica Ramirez Licensed Massage Therapist.

867-335-3592 angysmassage@hotmail.com 8 Versluce Place Whitehorse YT, Y1A 5M1 KING MOBILE RV AND AUTO REPAIR Wohnwagen Reparatuer Ich Spreche Deutsche Registered Yukon RVST Apprentice Surveying, summerizing, hitches installed Stephen at 867-333-0100 theslimlion@gmail.com

Lost & Found LOST: HONDA vehicle key, April 24, noon, Pho Vietnamese Restaurant on 2nd Ave, small opinel knife on the ring, call or text Philip, 334-5047

FOUND: SELECTED poems by T.S. Elliott on trail above Selkirk School. 667-6044 FOUND: SET of keys on a Dakine lanyard in Takhini West. 393-8116 FOUND: A gold ring. Finder facts required.

334-7970 LOST: VERY generous reward for the return of lost billfold/wallet, black in color, lost betwen Superstore & Elks Hall on 4th Ave, call 668-7173 LOST: BRACELET downtown on May 7th, magnetic clasp with purple, green & white beads, sentimental value. If found please call 633-3442

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Sports Equipment WEIDER WEIGHT bench, $50. 336-0772 YOUTH KONA Shred big wheel bike, 334-4196 6 SPEED womenʼs bike. 633-2513 147 GNU Park Pickle snowboard with bindings, $300. 334-6519

PUBLIC TENDER MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS YUKON HOUSING UNITS WATSON LAKE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 22, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Stacy Bauer at 867-536-7304.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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PUblIC TENDER MAINTENANCE & EMERGENCY REPAIRS YUKON HOUSING UNITS DAWSON CITY Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 22, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Call Dirtball

668-2963

LOW COST MINI STORAGE

Now 2 locations: Porter Creek & Kulan.

Onsite & offsite steel containers available for rent or sale.

Phone 633-2594 Fax 633-3915

Looking for New Business / Clients?

FOUND MID April in Riverdale, boys Hypo Motobike, mid size, boyʼs name on it, call to identify. 633-4640

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

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Kimberley Sharp at (867) 993-5478.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

BOWFLEX BLAZE, 1.5 yrs old, barely used, c/w free 28" LED TV, $600 obo. 335-6937 NORCO FORCE One mountain bike 14 " frame, dual suspension, grey, 24" wheel, great kids bike in very good condition, $100.

668-3877

GIANT RAINIER hard tail mountain bike w/front shocks, disc brakes, exc cond, fits person 5ft6 to 5ft10, $350. 456-2946

TAYLORMADE RBZ Bladez Irons 4-PW like new condition, menʼs right hand regular flex steel shafts, $350. 633-4996

B A S K E T B A L L hoop,

GIANT ROAD bike, 52 cm frame, great cond, $600 obo. 336-2724 4-STATION WORKOUT gym, $500 obo.

456-7112 MARIN 12-SPEED bike, adult, like new.

334-4196 SCHWINN GT Pro, dual suspension mountain bike, like new, $300 obo. 334-4477

PUBLIc TENdER SUPPLY OF NETWORK EQUIPMENT Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Wayne Beauchemin at (867) 667-8039.

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

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES YUKON HOUSING UNIT 891503 - #3-101 CAMPBELL WATSON LAKE Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 28, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114.

Site Visit: May 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Joint tender with Watson Lake The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

pUbLIc TENdER INTERIOR RETROFIT UNIT 865600 – 25 LAURIER STREET MAYO, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 20, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Robert Kostelnik at 867-667-5795.

Mandatory Site Visit: May 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Joint tender with Mayo, Yukon The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

2014 City of Whitehorse Approved Contractors’ List to Conduct Utility Service Installations within City Right of Ways Sewer & Storm Utility Bylaw 2013-56 and Water Utility Bylaw 2013-57 allow utility service installations within City right of ways

by City approved contractors.

Village of Haines Junction

Public Tender Public Works Garage

Exterior Retrofit and Insulation Upgrade Closing Time and daTe 4:00 P.M., May 26, 2014 Tender Packages are available at the Village of Haines Junction Municipal Office There will be a mandatory site visit on May 12, 2014 at 12:00 noon.

Questions may be directed to darlene sillery, acting Cao (867) 634-7110

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS in the matter of the estate of

NORTH FACE Firefly or Tadpole 1-person tent, new, $150. 660-5101 EXTENDING 334-4196

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All contractors wishing to be included on the 2014 City approved contractor list are requested to submit an application. Application documents may be obtained by contractors who presently are or wish to be authorized to conduct business in the City of Whitehorse, from the Water & Waste Services Administration Assistant at the Municipal Services Building, 4210 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon.

The application documents will detail the actual submission requirements. However, for general information purposes, submissions shall include the following information: Scope of work performed by contractor, i.e. trenching & backfilling, placement of pipe, water main live tapping, asphalt, concrete and landscape restoration; -

Previous local project experience;

Letter from Yukon Workers’ Compensation, Health and Safety Board stating contractor’s account status; and -

Copy of contractor’s third party liability insurance.

Copy of COR (Certificate of Recognition) or temporary letter of certification which is jointly issued by the Yukon Construction Safety Association (YCSA) and the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Board (YWCHSB).

Applications must be received at the City of Whitehorse, Municipal Services Building by 4:00 p.m. local time on May 16th, 2014.

It is recommended contractors obtain a copy of the City of Whitehorse 2007 Servicing Standards Manual from the City of Whitehorse website at www.whitehorse.ca/engineering.

Alice May Buyck

Deceased, late of mayo, in the Yukon territory, who died on

April 2, 2014.

all persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Bhreagh D. Dabbs, on or before May 23, 2014, after which date the said 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: Bhreagh D. Dabbs AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN

Barristers & solicitors 3081 third avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1a 4Z7

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of

IAN AlAN VAugHAN, of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Deceased, who died on April 21 2014, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, before the 18th day of May, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.

AND FURTHER, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are required to make payment to the Estate at the address below.

BY: Alan Vaughan c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (867) 668-5251

LOW-COST MINI STORAGE Notification of failure to pay.

Customer listed below are requested to contact LOW COST MINI STORAGE (phone 633-2594) regarding their storage container.

If arrangements of monies owing cannot be made, their items will be sold to recover costs.

Chris Grimard

15 MacDonald Road WhitehoRse, Yukon Y1A 4L1

PH 867-633-2594 • FAX 867-633-3915

PUbLIC TENDER EDUCTION SERVICES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Amanda Price at (867) 456-6141.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSULTING SERVICES

CORPORATE FINANCIALS SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

Project Description: The Yukon Government requires a contractor to provide support services in developing, presenting and implementing its position and recommendations in the international trade arena.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 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 Lisa Badenhorst at (867) 4563909.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Project Description: Provide support to, and incremental development of, the Corporate Financial System.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 4, 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 Tim Green, PEng at (867) 4565570.

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

Economic Development

Highways and Public Works

Any inquiries may be directed to Dave Albisser, Manager Water & Waste Services at 867-668-8350.

www.whitehorse.ca

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KONA FOUR full suspension mountain bike, 16” frame, new cassette, chain/chain rings in 2013, front and rear suspension rebuilt in 2012, disc brakes, great bike, text 334-2788

KAYAK PADDLE, Aqua-Bound Shred AMT for white water, 192cm over all length, carbon fibre shaft. A bit scratched but good as new, good value, $85. 336-2108

REqUEST fOR PROPOSAL

RBZ 3 Wood oversized grip and head cover, great shape, $60. 633-4996 190 NORIUK fibreglass cross country skis & womenʼs Rossignol ski boots, sz 8, $150.

North Face winter jacket, sz L (new), $175.

537-3511 or 332-2088 KONA MOUNTAIN bike with front suspension, like new, $300 obo. 668-3584 PEAK 1 external frame backpack, Oconee, 4800 cu inches, weight 605 lbs, $90.

821-3369 2 BLACK motorcycle leather suits men size 40, women size small, 2 motorcycle 1 piece rainsuits men size medium, women size small, open to offers, call 668-3024

AIR DISTRIBUTION CONTROLS UPGRADE

CALLAWAY RAZR X driver, graphite shaft, like new, $75. Pat 332-3438

Project Description: The Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) is looking to upgrade the air distribution controls system at 401 Strickland Street.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Jim Stephens at (867) 667-8210.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER

Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board

PUBLIC TENDER PRODUCE & STOCKPILE AGGREGATES AND BLEND SAND-SALT MATERIAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS: NORTH KLONDIKE HWY #2 AND CAMPBELL HWY #4 YUKON 2014-2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 4, 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 Muhammad Idrees at (867) 633-7943.

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

WELDED ALUMINIUM JET BOAT & TRAILER PACKAGE Project Description: For the supply of 1 only Welded Aluminium Jet Boat & Trailer Package.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Sandy Brown at (867) 667-5108.

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

WOMENʼS 334-4196

GOLF clubs with cart, $50.

Livestock QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for guaranteed delivery Payment plan available Samples on request 668-7218 335-5192 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218

PUbLIC TENDER

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 28, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Trevor Justason at (867) 667-8450.

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

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Project Description: Sale of Surplus Heavy Equipment Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 28, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Stan Dorosz at (867) 667-3164.

Viewing Dates: Tuesday May 13, 2014...12:00PM to 2:00 PM Thursday May 22, 2014...12:00PM to 2:00 PM 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

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 WEANER PIGS Available May 3 Taking orders on finished pigs for fall 393-1955 FOR SALE 25 lbs assorted beef and/or elk Locally produced Elk is on special this month Call for details Barbara or Bill Drury, 668-1045 YANMAR 5000 tractor with loader, 50hp mfwd 4 wheel drive, c/w front end loader and 3 pt hitch and tire chains, $7,500.

(867)335-2034

LOOKING FOR affordable long term board/lease for two good riding horses, asap. Have shown in English and Western, would like summer pasture, year round water, riding trails. Anna, 250-651-7548

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 SOLID WOOD crib with high quality mattress, converts to toddler bed, black, very good condition. $150 obo. 668-7659

Childcare BUSY BEE DAYHOME, Riverdale, has openings.

18 months - 5 years.

Hot lunch, snacks provided.

Learning through play, planned activities, caring environment.

20 yearsʼ experience.

References available. Kim 633-2177 kmbryer@gmail.com

Furniture FOREST GREEN leather sofa, loveseat, and overstuffed chair, sofa has some damage/wear, $200 for all three. 456-4926

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City is seeking qualified consultants to assist with a review and update of the Sustainability Plan.

The RFP documents may be obtained at City Hall on or after 12:00 noon Tuesday April 29, 2014.

All proposals will be received at the office of the Manager of Financial Services at City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 1C2 before 3:00:00 PM local time on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

Visit whitehorse.ca/rfp for details.

Highways and Public Works

SALE OF SURPLUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT S2014/02

Horse Manure Available. 334-4066.

FIRE ALARM TEST, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION VARIOUS LOCATIONS, YUKON 2014/2015

Highways and Public Works

PUbLIc TENDER

Friday, May 9, 2014

www.whitehorse.ca

INVITATION TO TENDER #2014-018

Government Liquor Corporation

LIQUOR ACT

TAKE NOTICE THAT Moose Creek Lodge/ Maja Nafzger of Bag #1 561 North Klondike Hwy. Mayo, YT, is making application for a Food Primary - Beer/Wine and off presises Liquor, liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Moose Creek Lodge situated at 561 North Klondike Hwy in Mayo, Yukon.

Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should file their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 not later than 4:30 p.m. on the 21st day of May, 2014 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is Friday, May 2, 2014.

The second time of publication of notice is Friday, May 9, 2014.

The third time of publication of notice is Friday, May 16, 2014.

Any questions concerning this specific NOTICE are to be directed to the Licensing & Development Branch at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

LNG Facility – Grounding

Yukon Energy is inviting firm price quotations from qualified contractors for the grounding requirements for the project at Yukon Energy’s site at the Whitehorse generating station.

Specifically, the work consists of, but is not necessarily limited to the following: • Ground resistivity testing; • Supply and installation of a grounding grid at Substation S151; • Supply and installation of general site grounding for the LNG and new generating facilities; • Testing of grounding grid after completion of installation work.

This work is scheduled for the 2014 construction seasons, with a planned start on July 7, 2014, and with a completion date of September 26, 2014.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked “ITT# 2014-018 LNG Facility – Grounding” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. Yukon time, May 30, 2014, at Yukon Energy’s corporate offices, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Box 5920, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 6S7 or via e-mail.

To obtain a tender package contact Lynda Harlow at 867-393-5302 or e-mail at lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.

There is a preference for local contractors for this work.

Liquor Corporation

LiQUoR acT Take noTice ThaT, Clarke, George William of 2A Aishihk Road, Whitehorse Y1A 3R7, is making application for a Food Primary-All Liquor and Off Premises liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Yukon BBQ Salmon and Rib situated at 5 Fraser Road in Whitehorse, Yukon, Yukon. any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should file their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1a 4P9 no later than 4:30pm on the 28th day of May, 2014 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is 09, May 2014.

The second time of publication of notice is 16, May 2014.

The third time of publication of notice is 23, May 2014. any questions concerning this specific notice are to be directed to Licensing & Social Responsibility, Yukon Liquor corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

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

SOLID OAK armoire/entertainment centre (Country House), like new, 5 drawers, 2 doors, 48”x24”x78”, $950 obo. 633-5804

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

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

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

BOOKSHELF, WOOD with natural finish, like new, 6 shelves, 85”Hx36”Wx12”D, $75 firm. 821-6011

WHITEHORSE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB May 6, 2014 1st - Jan Ogilvy & Darwin Wreggitt 2nd - Diane Emond & Don Emond 3rd - Cheryl Smith & Ruth Whitney We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Golden Age Society.

New players are welcome.

For more information call 633-5352 or email nmcgowan@klondiker.co

BEDROOM SUITE, solid cherry Gibbard, 7 drawer tall boy, mirrored 10 drawer, side table, head board with bed frame, good condition, $2,900. 660-4870 REUPHOLSTERED DOUBLE older style hida-bed with new matress, $125. 633-4505 CUSTOM MADE solid oak queen size bed with new Memory Foam Mattress, 3 drawers per side, $1,500. 633-4505

Good Night!

Wind up your day with everything you need.

SOLID MAPLE 9-drawer dresser w/large mirror & brackets, like new, $250. 633-6603 LARGE 336-0772

867-667-6283

S E C T I O N A L couch, $100.

2 COUCHES, matching brown micro suede love seat and full size couch, paid $1,400 2 yrs ago, asking $800. 335-2524 SOLID WOOD dining table, round for 4, extended seats 6, $220 obo. 660-4646 LARGE OLIVE grey green love seat in good cond, too big for my living room, outside measurements: 68" x 41" x 46", 4 years old. $200 firm. 668-6313 SOLID OAK sideboard and china cabinet, beautiful condition, oiled finish, made in Canada, $500 obo. 633-2759 LAPTOP DESK, 633-2513

Personals ARE YOU MÉTIS? Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?

There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845

Sheriff’S Sale

BY VIRTUE of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the SUPREME COURT OF YUKON against the GOODS, LANDS AND CHATTELS of GORDON ROY SINCLAIR. A. 2004 Jeep TJ, VIN# IJ4FA69S34P7139345 B. 2006 Black PJ High Bed Trailer, VIN# 4P5GN302261080526 C. 2009 Grey Dodge Ram 4500, VIN# 3D6WD68L09G511775 D. 2008 Black PJ Canada Dump Trailer, VIN# 4P5D7122481115813 E. 2004 Black Trailtech Utility Trailer, VIN# 2CUL2TGA242015207 Sealed bids will be received by the Sheriff of Yukon up to and including May 21, 2014 at 4 P.M. in the afternoon.

The sale is, as is, where is, without warranty to title. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Puzzle Page Answer Guide

Payment by successful bidder will be required within five working days from acceptance of bid.

Sudoku:

Sheriff Law Court Building 2134-2nd Avenue Whitehorse YT Y1A 5H6

PUbLIc TENDER

Kakuro:

SUPPLY OF VARIOUS PIPES AND FITTINGS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 27, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Germaine George at (867) 667-5139.

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

Crossword:

Garage

05.09.2014

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SALES

saturday, May 10th arkell

M 6 SANDPIPER DRIvE, Arkell, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-3:00pm, moving out sale, priced to go M 38 HERON DRIvE, Arkell, Saturday May 10th, 9:30am-3:00pm, moving sale, household items, camping gear, dog crate, chain link dog kennel, DVDs, books, clothes

downtown

M 406 STEELE STREET, downtown in garage behind Sacred Heart Cathedral, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 am-noon

M 6095-6TH AvE, downtown, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-2:00pm, new stuff, printer, 5 shelve book case, books, cancelled if raining M 602 STRICKLAND, downtown, Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am-2:00pm, misc household/kitchen items, children items, dvds, and other items. No Early Birds Please!

M 801 WHEELER STREET, downtown, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, sale/ bake sale fundraiser for Grace Youth Group, misc items including clothes, household items, homemade jam and baked goods

copper ridge

M 141 FALCON DRIvE, Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00am-3:00pm,multi-family garage sale, bikes, helmets, clothes, kitchen ware,tools, vehicles etc. 333-0236

M 10 AQUAMARINE PLACE, Copper Ridge, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-2:00pm (early birds ok) rain or shine, lots of kids stuff including, double bike trailer, wagon, toys, clothes, etc M 6 CARNELIAN COURT, Copper Ridge, Saturday, May 10th and Sunday May 11, starting at 8:00am, king mattress, art work, double fridge, numerous household items, used fridges, stoves M 153 FALCON DRIvE, Copper Ridge, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-12:00pm.

Household items, toys, baby items, kids clothing

M 52 TIGEREYE CRESCENT, Copper Ridge, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, DVDs, CDs, records, two CD players, new and gently used clothing, shoes, household items, etc M 196 FALCON DRIvE, Copper Ridge, Saturday, May 10th, 8:30am-11:30am, multi-family garage sale, household items, kids toys, baby gate, etc. Something for everyone

granger

M 18 THOMPSON ROAD, Granger, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-3:00pm, multi-family, lots of household items, electronics, fishing gear, toys, children clothes, snacks M 2 THOMPSON RD, Granger, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-3:00pm

hidden valley

M 26 MACPHERSON, Hidden Valley, Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am-3:00pm, children’s items, household goods, camping

hillcrest

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M 105 PARK LANE, Hillcrest, Saturday & Sunday May 10th & 11th, 9:00am-4:00pm, moving sale, household items, yard tools, 334-2699

ingraM

M 132 GOLDENEYE ST, Ingram, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, dinner table, speaker, bike, clothing, bed, lots of free stuff, back yard

logan

M 61 FINCH CRESCENT, Logan, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, office desk, older Electrolux vacuum w/new power head, misc household items M 59 FINCH CRESCENT, Logan, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-2:00pm, camping, hunting, tools, furniture, household items

Mary lake

M 9 MARIGOLD PLACE, Mary Lake, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, furniture, tools, household items, sports items, shelving, misc

Mcintyre

M 20 MCCRIMMON, McIntyre, Saturday, May 10th, 8:00am, kids toys & clothes, misc household items, 332-0079

porter creek

M 28 - 9TH AvE, Porter Creek, May 10th & 11th, 8:00am-2:00pm, dirt bike, camping, books, tools, gym, security camera, closet doors, etc. 456-7112 M 90 WALNUT CRESCENT, Porter Creek, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, lots of household items M 13B 12TH AvE, Porter Creek (Downstairs), Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-12:30pm, pre-moving sale, lots of good stuff

M 27 OAK STREET, Porter Creek, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-noon

M 134 PONDEROSA DRIvE, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, household goods, books, toys, etc.

M 52-12TH AvENUE (corner of Pine and 12th), Porter Creek, Saturday & Sunday, May 10th & 11th, 10:00am-3:00pm, household goods, furniture, clothing, appliances, etc.

M 5 BAMBOO CRESCENT, Porter Creek, Saturday, May 10th, 8:00am-noon, multifamily fundraising garage sale, all proceeds going to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Something for everyone!

riverdale

M 16 ALSEK RD, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, children’s items, household items, sports equipment

M 13 AISHIHIK, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-11:00am, no early birds, assorted tools, small kitchen appliances, DVDs, electric fireplace, mirrors, knick knacks etc M 13 KETZA ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, household furniture, ornaments, outside items, tent, etc, cancelled if raining

M 30 TAGISH ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-noon, multifamily garage sale, good deals, good times, see you there

M 39 KETZA, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 8:00am-Noon, multi-family, new tires P215/65R15, small size clothes, armoire, jewelry, early birds welcome

M 42 KETZA, RIvERDALE, Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am-2:00pm, fridge, baby stuff, stud tires R-16, kitchenware, sports gear, books, child scooters, rocking chair, guitalele, etc M 97 LEWES BLvD, Riverdale, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, giant garage sale,, household furniture, kitchen stuff, area rugs, ceramic planters, clothing, etc

takhini

M TAKHINI NORTH COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE. Saturday May 10th starting at 9:00am. Something for everyone!

M 31 CASSINO ST. Takhini North Saturday May 10th starting at 9:00am. Lots of kids stuff!

M 20 ARNHEM ROAD, Takhini North, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-12:00pm, household and kitchen goods including small appliances, electronics, boardgames, and outdoor gear M 42 NIJMEGAN RD, Takhini North, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-1:00 pm, kids stuff, household items and building materials M 48 DIEPPE DRIvE, Takhini East, Saturday May 10th, 8:00am-11:00am, multi-family garage sale, coffee and lots of good stuff

M 43 RHINE WAY (Takini North) Saturday May 10th, 8:00am-12:00Noon, something for everyone, no early birds please M 35 NIJMEGAN ROAD, Takhini North, Saturday May 10, starting at 9:00 am

M 40 RHINE WAY, Takhini north, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-Noon, multi-family M 42 NORTHLAND TRAILER PARK, Takhini, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-Noon

M 28 CARPIQUET ROAD, Takhini North, Saturday May 10th, 9:00am-12:00pm, boys clothes (age 7-10), women’s clothes (size 10-12), adult & kid books, some furniture, misc stuff

sunday, May 11th hillcrest

M 105 PARK LANE, Hillcrest, Saturday & Sunday May 10th & 11th, 9:00am-4:00pm, moving sale, household items, yard tools, 334-2699

porter creek

M 28 - 9TH AvE, Porter Creek, May 10th & 11th, 8:00am-2:00pm, dirt bike, camping, books, tools, gym, security camera, closet doors, etc. 456-7112 M 52-12TH AvENUE (corner of Pine and 12th), Porter Creek, Saturday & Sunday, May 10th & 11th, 10:00am-3:00pm, household goods, furniture, clothing, appliances, etc.

rEmEmbEr....

WHEN placing your Garage Sale Ad through The Yukon News Website TO INCLUDE:

• ADDRESS • AREA • DATE(S) • TIME OF YOUR GARAGE SALE 30 words or less FREE! Classifieds/Reception wordads@yukon-news.com or 667-6285

Deadline: Wednesday @ 3pm

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