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Yukon Energy has plans to replace its aging diesel generators with liquid natural gas ones.

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he Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board is recommending the territory approve Yukon Energy’s plans to replace two diesel generators with ones that burn natural gas.

The board released its screening report for the project this week. It says that, with the proper protections in place, the changes could safely move forward.

If it’s approved, the project will replace two diesel thermal units scheduled for retirement in 2014 and 2015.

The executive committee ruled “the project will have significant adverse environmental and/or socio-economic effects in Yukon,” but it said those that can be mitigated.

It is recommending the project proceed subject to 13 conditions.

These include everything from monitoring greenhouse gases and air quality, to ensuring the proper training for employees, to developing an emergency plan in case something goes wrong.

The board estimates the project could save taxpayers $63 million compared to buying a new diesel alternative.

The issue of the new generators has received a lot of public attention.

Ken McKinnon, acting chair of the assessment board, said that’s why the board brought in “the best consultants that did this type of work” to review the project.

“When we received over 150 really thoughtful and considered and professional public comments, then as a result of our public meeting which over 100 people attended, we saw that the economics, the air quality and safety were the major concerns of the public,” he said.

Many of the recommendations

have to do with public safety in the event of a major spill of liquefied natural gas in the Yukon.

According to the assessment board’s recommendations, Yukon Energy should, with the fire marshal’s office, “develop a comprehensive plan for responding to an LNG accident anywhere along the transportation route through Yukon.”

That would include consulting with Transport Canada to calculate how large a distance would have to be evacuated in the event of a major spill or fire.

Safety also has to be considered when it comes to transporting the LNG, McKinnon said.

“The safety of the transfer from the trucks to the tanks has to be given top concern. It’s one of the most significant areas of safety, right at the handling of the LNG from the tanker to the tank.”

Yukon Energy “shall conduct a risk analysis of all potential hazards associated with the transfer, storage and handling of LNG and natural gas at the power station.

The analysis shall address all potential risks to personnel and to the public,” the document says.

The Yukon Conservation Society has been a vocal opponent to these plans. Energy Coordinator Anne Middler said the society is disappointed with the decision.

If the board had chosen to include the fuel in its assessment it would have come to a very different conclusion, she said.

Conservationists had asked assessors to look at the upstream impacts of natural gas use, including extraction, processing, liquefaction and transportation.

But the board declined the request, saying that what happens before the fuel gets to the Yukon border is not within its jurisdiction.

“This LNG facility is nothing without a feedstock, without the fuel. So we said it was an integral

part of the project so the fuel must also be assessed,” Middler said.

“If they’d looked at the fuel, the liquefied natural gas, the fact that it requires fracking to extract, the fact that that has a myriad of impacts on land, air, water, wildlife and communities... We have no doubt they would have come to a different conclusion. But they chose not to look at that.”

Middler called the focus on safety risks a “vast improvement” over the draft that was released in March.

She points to part of the decision that reads: “given the proximity of the site to people and infrastructure, the executive committee does not share (Yukon Energy’s) view that simply meeting legislative, regulatory and code requirements is enough.”

It goes on to say that Yukon ENergy “has not conclusively demonstrated that its proposed conceptual design and layout will even meet all requirements” of national standards.

Serious safety issues have been raised, Middler said. The conservation society will continue to push the government not to go forward with the plan.

“This report just reinforces our position that this is a bad project.

It’s got too many risks to public safety,” she said.

“We know in the broader sense that it is a bad project environmentally, socially and economically to be sure. Now, what this report has done is brought to the fore huge public safety concerns.

“With the truck transportation, with the LNG handling, with the off-loading, with the storage, with its location and proximity to the dam and the power canal and five schools and the airport and all of these things.”

The Yukon government has 60 days to make a decision.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Occupational Health and Safety slams Yukon group homes Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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mployees at the Yukon’s group homes are getting hurt.

The situation got so bad last year that the territory’s occupational health and safety officials stepped in to investigate.

Documents obtained by the News describe an August 2013 investigation, ordered by OHS, which found “there is not a fully functioning health and safety program. Incidents that warrant investigation are not attended to in a timely manner and a root-cause analysis was not initiated. Corrective measures are not consistently communicated, implemented, monitored or evaluated.”

The same inspection report goes on to say specialized training, designed to help de-escalate situations, was inconsistent and refreshers were often cancelled.

“Workers are placed alone with clients without this training. Some of these workers have sustained injuries.”

In March of this year, Residential Youth Treatment Services (RYTS), a branch of Health and Social Services, was ordered to create a health and safety program – something that’s required by the Yukon’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. OHS began its investigation in June of last year after “an influx of injury claims related to workplace violence,” the order says.

“There have been 21 reported injuries in the facilities in the 18 months between July 2012 and January 2014,” OHS spokesperson Richard Mostyn said last week.

Mostyn said some of the incidents “were very serious and included repeated injuries suffered by workers at different times.”

Citing privacy concerns, details surrounding specific incidents, or anything that could identify individuals, were blacked out of the documents.

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The front door of a group home in Whitehorse.

saults, but that’s a lot of injuries.

Twenty-one injuries is a lot of injuries,” Mostyn said.

Not long after safety officials stepped in, they requested studies from an independent consultant.

In August 2013, Paladin Security completed an investigation broken down into two parts: the first was a program review and the second focused on security.

The report notes that OHS was receiving “unsolicited phone calls from staff expressing their concerns for their personal safety and the ongoing safety issues presented by some challenging clients.”

The independent reviews looked at a shorter timeframe than the numbers provided by Mostyn.

According to those documents, information from OHS for between August 2012 and September 2013 found 11 incidents of staff injury as result of assault on staff

by RYTS youth.

That number is higher than in previous years.

The reports found a “notable frequency of violence,” even though much of it doesn’t result in injuries.

RYTS operates six homes in Whitehorse. Each group home has between three and six youth living there. The department can house 30 youth total.

“Some children in residential care have complex problems. They have physical and mental health needs and can have multiple diagnoses. Often these children have histories characterized by instability, abuse, neglect, and rejection,” the report notes.

There are a total of 55 full-time positions in the department. That number jumps to 90 if you include auxiliary staff.

Concrete statistics on assaults and injuries were hard to find. But numbers suggest “assaults on staff were occurring in most facilities,” the report says.

Investigators found some evidence of clients being flagged

as a risk for violence, but no clear policy.

“There is high risk potential for a significant event in the future at one of RYTS’s facilities.”

Exactly how bad the violence is remains unclear. The report authors raise concerns that the organization has no way of tracking the amount of violence that is happening.

“The OHS and management capacity to study and aggregate findings, and to monitor action plan implementation is weak,” the report says.

Staff say they’re not receiving enough feedback about what is done after an investigation.

The recent high rate of violence is coming from a small group of clients. But staff is being left in situations they are unprepared to deal with, the report says.

“Staff has been asked to adapt to situations and circumstances that are often outside their experience or training and there are few

supportive policies and procedures to assist with risk mitigation strategies.”

In March, Occupational Health and Safety officially ordered that a health and safety program be created for RYTS. “The deputy minister of Health and Social Services shall ensure the development and implementation of a health and safety management system that meets or exceeds the recommendations as stated in the Paladin audits,” the order reads.

Those recommendations go on for pages.

Despite repeated requests, no one from the Department of Health and Social Services was made available for an interview to answer questions about how the situation ended up the way it is.

In emails, department spokesperson Pat Living said “RYTS is committed to working cooperatively with Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board (WCHSB) to address health and safety for staff and youth and the Department of Health and Social Services is working with the Health, Safety and Disability Management Branch (HSDM), of the Public Service Commission, to actively improve existing programs and services, and address any outstanding items from the reviews.”

She said improvements have already been made including “adopting several program tools to assess risk; training employees for their specific services; and addressing Critical Incident Stress Management.”

The department has purchased a data management system specifically to track information.

Living said that while the department didn’t have an official plan Occupational Health and Safety is asking for, many of the individual elements of the plan are already in place.

A draft plan has been completed within the 60-day deadline set out in the order, she said.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Grand chief upset over YESAB changes ie says the CYFN was not told about some of the changes that are now seen in the draft, even he Council of Yukon First though it has been involved in the Nations is criticizing the bill’s development since 2012. federal government over The council says that changes proposed changes to Yukon’s ento how assessment timelines are vironmental assessment laws. calculated will cause “major probGrand Chief Ruth Massie lems.” They say Canada promised says the government is trying to shorten assessment timelines and not to do it.

“It’s an about-face,” Massie increase ministerial influence on said in a statement. what is supposed to be an inde“We have been engaged in this pendent process in amendments Canada-led initiative since early to the Yukon Environmental and 2012 and were assured throughSocio-economic Assessment Act recently received for second read- out the process that the adequacy review would not be included in ing in the Senate. the assessment timeline. Bill S-6 Until last week the proposed changes were a tightly-held secret. clearly reads otherwise.”

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able for interviews, but has told other news outlets that CYFN may sue over the changes.

The council says that the federal government only seeked input on the revisions from five groups: the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, the Mining Association of Canada, the Yukon Chamber of Mines, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association.

“Yukoners should be outraged that nobody, not even Yukon government, is asking their opinions about an assessment regime that will directly affect them and their families,” Massie said. “Where’s the transparency? Where’s the

honesty? Where’s the responsibility?”

Ken McKinnon, acting chair of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, would not comment on whether Massie’s assessment of the situation is accurate.

The assessment board is responsible for administering the act but was not a part of the creation of any of the legislation, he said. That’s left up to CYFN, the federal government and the Yukon government. Members of the assessment board only attended the meetings as observers.

“All we did was say, ‘OK, looking at some of these amendments there may be some administrative

difficulties.’ We presented those to the parties and those parties either accepted or rejected them,” he said.

“The three parties are the ones who will negotiate the changes to the act, not us.”

McKinnon said that some of the concerns that were raised by YESAB in private meetings are addressed in the changes as they read currently.

He wouldn’t go into detail about which concerns were addressed and which were not.

“There are some that, if the act doesn’t change, that we’ll be presenting comments to the Senate committee if we’re asked,” he said.

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Convicted killer to get new trial Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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he B.C. and Yukon Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a woman convicted of murder in 2009.

In October 2009, a jury found Alicia Ann Murphy guilty of the second-degree murder of Evangeline Billy, who drowned in the Yukon River in Whitehorse in 2008.

Murphy’s case rested heavily on the testimony of two women, her sister Tanya and Rae Lynne Gartner. Both women testified Murphy told them she killed Billy and tried to stage is as a sexual assault.

Murphy denied she killed Billy and said she never confessed.

She insists that during the twohour window when investigators claim the murder happened she was with a drug dealer and then later at home.

The alibi came late in the trial.

The drug dealer had died and police were not able to investigate.

During the trial, prosecutors called police officers to testify to their impressions of the witnesses’ statements, the lead investigator’s methodology and his working theories around the crime scene and cause of death.

While arguing the appeal, prosecutors insisted that this testimony was just part of the “narrative� of the story. But the appeals judges disagreed. They said the testimony had no probative value. “Had the defence raised police misconduct, such as bullying or Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19 Whitehorse Yukon Cinema Whi8thorse 304 Wood Street Ph: 668-6644

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other oppressive conduct, then the interaction of the witnesses with the police would have had some relevance; but in any event it could not have been used to bolster the Crown’s case, only to answer some point taken by the defence,� the decision says. “No such allegation arose. What the witnesses said to the police, their demeanour, emotional condition and cooperativeness, should have had nothing to do with their testimony at trial, yet it was used to make the evidence more reliable.�

Oath-helping – calling evidence during a trial with no other purpose than to bolstering a witness’s credibility – is not allowed in Canadian law.

The two women who claimed that Murphy confessed were so central to the case that this mistake cannot be ignored, the court said. “Since there was no other overwhelming evidence of guilt, it cannot be said the verdict would necessarily have been the same despite the error.�

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That same method by prosecutors, to tell a “narrative,� led to other mistakes, the appeal court said.

The lead investigator testified as to how he and his team followed proper procedures throughout the investigation.

He talked about his working theories on the crime scene and cause of death.

That included the opinion that the state and position of clothing on the victim’s body shows that a sexual assault had been staged, the court said. But opinion evidence should not have been allowed. “The prejudice to the appellant lay in the opinion of a staged sexual assault, for the Crown argued that was something only the perpetrator and the police would have known and hence the value of the appellant’s admission was enhanced,� the court said.

No date has been set for when Murphy will next appear in court.

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Ben Sanders enters race for Liberal nomination Sam Riches News Reporter

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n Thursday evening at the Rah Rah Gallery, surrounded by friends and supporters, Ben Sanders announced his bid for the federal Liberal nomination for the Yukon.

The 31-year-old, who originally hails from Thompson, Manitoba, passed around buttons that read, “We need a new type of BS in politics.�

It’s a campaign slogan that encapsulates Sanders’ desire to change the traditional story-lines that often surround political discourse.

He counts himself a Liberal, but he’s also worked for the NDP and says his campaign won’t be confined by partisanship. “I think people are tired of the status quo and politics that aren’t engaging or are too negative,� he said in an interview on Thursday afternoon. “I’m trying represent a new kind of politics that’s more accessible, more cooperative, more transparent and more inclusive.�

Sanders, an engineer and entrepreneur who has worked on both the BlackBerry and the Canadarm, has an ambitious vision for the future of the territory that includes using technology and the Internet to further the reach of Yukon, strengthening both businesses and communities.

Sanders has been in the territory for only a year, but in that span he’s visited every community and said a lack of reliable and affordable Internet access is “holding communities back from an educational perspective and from a economic development perspective.� “A hundred years ago Yukon had the gold rush, and I’d like to build the code rush and inspire

Sanders got his start in politics alongside Bagnell, when he worked as a page at the House of Commons in Ottawa. “I have a ton of respect for Larry,� Sanders said. “I see it not so much as a race against Larry but a race against an older, stuckin-the-mud way of politics. I think people do want to see some new ideas and some fresh blood.�

Other targets of Sanders’ campaign including improving the relationship between First Nation communities and the government, both locally and federally, creating development opportunities for non-profits and pushing voting reform.

Sanders was part of a group in Ontario that promoted a ranked ballot system, also known as preferential ballots.

These ballots allow voters to choose multiple candidates, ranked in order of preference, and prevent candidates from winning an election with less Alistair Maitland/Yukon News than 50 per cent of the vote.

Ben Sanders is hoping for the nomination of the Liberal party to run in the next “If people feel like their vote federal election. doesn’t matter fundamentally then they won’t engage in other restaurant technology that turbines that fly like large kites web-based businesses,� he said. areas of democracy,� he said. received more than $15 million with electricity coming back “The great thing about that is Sanders will be using ranked in funding and has since signed down the tether. The design it’s an exportable product that’s ballots throughout his own cama national deal with Applebee’s easily scalable and we’re not dis- allows the turbines to stay a paign, encouraging Yukoners to Restaurants. higher elevation, among stronadvantaged being far north.� help him make decisions about Sanders likened the restaurant things such as possible themes at ger, steadier winds that produce In order for that to work, industry to the political field: more power. however, the territory’s Internet upcoming events. both cling to tradition and are “You can pop these up and capabilities have to be improved. “Changing the actual system averse to innovation. you don’t need to build infraSanders said a possible soluat the federal level is a big task “I was able to go in with a structure,� he said. “It could be a tion could be found in techand it will be hard to do that, but great option for us. I don’t know new idea and it was really hard nology developed by Google: instead of waiting and talking but ultimately we were able to balloon-based wireless networks if it’s exactly the right solution about it I’m starting to implebuild a solution that made that that operate as floating cell tow- here but it’s something new and ment it in small ways right now.� industry better. I’d like to bring innovative that I want to get ers and provide connectivity, a It’s ideas like this that Sanders the same approach to politics. I measure that could allow for 3G people thinking about. I want hopes will engage Yukoners and chase after big ideas, but I make a ultimately drum up the necesto open the box a little bit from coverage across the territory.

Sanders also sees implement- some of the traditional conversa- lot of them come true.� sary support needed to win the As a relatively fresh face to tions.� ing new technology as a means Liberal nomination.

His ideas, while aggressive, are Yukon, Sanders will be vying for to further develop the economy “People feel there’s too much his nomination alongside former of another type of BS,� he said. without imposing environmental not unattainable, he insists.

MP Larry Bagnell. It’s not the Sanders has spent time in damage. “It’s time for some change.� first time the two have encounSilicon Valley, working on a Drawing from Google once Contact Sam Riches at tered each other. tech start-up E la Carte, a tablet sam@yukon-news.com again, Sanders spoke of wind

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uan Guzman, the man who spearheaded the investigation into the crimes of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, is in Whitehorse as part of the Maddison Chair in Northern Justice series.

Tonight, a screening of the 2008 documentary, The Judge and the General, which portrays Guzman’s attempts to bring Pinochet to justice, will be held at Yukon College’s lecture hall. A discussion will follow. The event is free to attend.

A judge of 36 years, Guzman spoke with reporters on Thursday afternoon in a wide ranging interview. He drew parallels between the First Nations in Canada and the treatment of the indigenous people of Chile, spoke of how his investigation fundamentally changed him as a person, and brought with it constant threats against he and his family, and offered perspective in the trial of Michael Nehass.

Soft spoken and reflective in his answers, Guzman said that prolonged segregation, the type of isolation Nehass has claimed to have suffered, is against human rights.

“That type of treatment hurts people,” he said. “Their psychiatric integrity and physical integrity, this is a form of attacking it.”

Guzman became an advocate for human rights during his investigation into Pinochet, the head of the military dictatorship that ruled Chile between 1973 and 1990.

Guzman’s investigation eventually uncovered that during Pinochet’s reign more than 3,200 people were assassinated, more than 1,200 were kidnapped and disappeared, and more than 250,000 were tortured, alongside boundless undocumented abuses and crimes.

Those discoveries led to a transformation in his own beliefs.

“After you see the existence of this evidence and you go to the graves of the people, find the bones, see that they were shot, then you

ganda.

“We were so scared in the 1970s when our president (Salvador) Allende was elected,” he said. “He was a socialist and very radical. We were victims of propaganda – told we were going to lose our property, going to have education that made us all think alike. Many of us stood for the coup, like myself. I believed, as many did, that a dictatorship for a small moment of time could be necessary.”

Because of his investigation and the resulting fallout, Guzman’s life continues to be in jeopardy. He and his family often received letters threatening their lives.

During his investigation he was assigned 24 policemen, eight of which travelled alongside him at all times. His two daughters also received bodyguards. His wife, the daughter of a French resistance fighter from the Second World War, never accepted her bodyguard. “I think she’s very brave,” Guzman said.

The family would retreat into Alistair Maitland/Yukon News the countryside whenever posRetired judge Juan Gomez was responsible for trying to sible. “It was fundamental to forget bring General Pinochet to justice in Chile. everything from time to time,” said Guzman. realize all the things that happened operation that occurred shortly af“I think that my wife, my family, to the people and those that mourn ter he came into power and resulted my good friends did a lot to take and continue to mourn for their in the deaths or disappearances of me away from those sort of wordiscarded. I think any human being more than 70 people. ries. Eventually you develop harder would have a great evolution. That’s Those charges were appealed up skin.” the sort of change that I had.” to the Supreme Court, which ruled In his first visit to the territory, Guzman was the first to indict that Pinochet was unfit, both men- Guzman emphasized the imporPinochet for his human rights tally and physically, to stand trial. tance of preserving traditional First crimes.

When the Operation Condor Nation languages and customs.

His investigation also placed charges were levied, Guzman “Our history is very much alike, Pinochet at the centre of an illegal interviewed Pinochet himself and especially when it has to do with arms trade. The most notable trans- ordered another round of medical changing the way of life for people,” action included the transfer of 370 tests, where Pinochet was ruled fit he said. tons of weapons to Croatia during to stand trial.

In Chile, six native languages the war against Serbia.

There were also allegations remain, but Guzman said before Eventually, Pinochet was hit levied against Pinochet for the the arrival of the European to Chile with 10 charges, stemming from an secret production of chemical and more than 20 existed. international kidnapping and mur- biological weapons and the sale “As long there are problems der alliance known as Operation and trafficking of cocaine, which attached to lands, there are going Condor, but died as he awaited trial. were later dismissed by the Chilean to be social problems in different It marked the second time courts. regions where there are indigenous Pinochet had been indicted for huGuzman is hoping viewers who people.” man rights abuses. In 2001, he was watch the film will learn how misContact Sam Riches at charged in connection to a military takes can be produced by propasam@yukon-news.com

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Poor parking perpetrators beware Jesse Winter News Reporter

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ver notice how some Yukoners often have a, shall we say, special way of parking?

It seems a little more haphazard than most. Curbs and handicapped signs be damned – some seem to consider parking stalls to just be polite suggestions.

Well, a group of shadowy parking sleuths have noticed, and they’re putting the territory’s inconsiderate parkers on notice.

Shit Parkers of Yukon (SPY for short) started a Facebook page a little over two weeks ago and already its popularity has exploded, with more than 2,000 followers.

The page features photos of particularly egregious parking violations around the territory, collected by the page’s creators and submitted by the watchful public.

In one post, the photo shows vehicles parked like someone dumped a box of Hot Wheels on the F.H. Collins parking lot for graduation night. Another features a tiny sub-compact trying bravely and failing to cross a rock garden in Riverdale.

Some of the most common scofflaws seem to be piloting preposterously large pick-up trucks, as if owning a F-350 earned the right to take up four stalls at Walmart. And anyone who’s ever tried to park at a sporting event in Whitehorse will notice that the concept of space efficiency escapes many motorists.

“The inspiration for SPY came from Shit Parkers Of Victoria, a very popular site in the Garden City,” reads an email from the SPY creators, who declined a face-to-face interview and preferred to keep their identities a mystery.

“Why we chose to create a local version is quite simple… there is an over abundance of awful and inconsiderate parking in Whitehorse,” they said.

The page went live on May 28, and almost immediately people started uploading embarrassing photos of poor parking from as far back as last fall.

“There was obviously widespread frustration at shit parkers (even if they weren’t known as

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A photo illustration of a ticket the Shit Parkers of Yukon place on badly parked vehicles.

pulled a shit park in the past and most reasonable people would see their vehicle on our pages, and say, ‘Yup, that was a pretty awful parking job. My bad,’ and endeavour to refrain from such pathetic parking in the future,” they said.

While the page’s creators don’t seem to have much sympathy for people challenged by parallel parking or confused by the cross-marks on the mall lot, they’ve also identified a more serious problem: people improperly parking in handicapped stalls and blocking fire lanes and hydrants around town.

“It does seem that city bylaw services are more interested in plucking the low hanging fruit that is expired meters in the downtown core than policing illegal parking elsewhere in the city,” the creators said. “These people are willfully choosing to inconvenience and obstruct respectful parkers. One suggestion would be to take one day a week, a random one, and pull the meter maid patrols into enforcing those violations,” they said.

In the meantime, the SPY creators have created their own “courtesy cards.” They can be downloaded from the SPY Facebook page, as a polite reminder that, “thanks to your shitty parking skills, hundreds (or thousands) of Yukoners will have a good laugh at your expense.”

As the creators put it, “If you don’t want your vehicle to appear on SPY pages, don’t park like an idiot. Simple as that.”

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A City of Whitehorse vehicle in a handicapped parking spot on Thursday.

such then) that individuals acting alone decided to document it for themselves. SPY has simply given these people a ‘vehicle’ to express said frustration,” the creators said.

Still, they didn’t expect the site to grow so quickly.

“We just cleared 2,000 likes.

Just to put that into perspective, our MP Ryan Leef currently has less than 1,100,” the creators said.

The creators said the motivation for the site is two-fold. First, they simply wanted to have a chuckle at the sheer ignorance of parking protocol by some Yukoners.

“Secondly, to put it as one SPY member did: ‘Shame and blame, baby!’ It would be a very satisfying result if even a small percentage of drivers profiled on SPY changed their ways,” they said.

“The page isn’t meant to be malicious or demeaning to anyone, let’s face it – we’ve all

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Environmental assessment reform should be done in the open

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ur federal government has been busy rewriting the laws that govern environmental assessments in the Yukon.

The territory’s political leaders, meanwhile, have been content to allow this process roll along in complete secrecy, up until the tabling of the proposed changes in the Senate this week.

A long list of people deserve raspberries for this needlessly shady behaviour. At the top of the naughty list are Senator Daniel Lang and MP Ryan Leef, who are supposed to ensure that the interests of Yukoners are represented in Ottawa. Instead, they’ve kept the public out of the loop, other than Leef uttering vague generalities about the forthcoming changes without offering any meaningful specifics. Shame on them.

Shame, too, on Premier Darrell Pasloski and his cabinet colleagues, who were also participants in this skullduggery, which saw industry groups consulted, but conservationists and the public at large completely shut out. Given the Yukon Party’s cozy ties to the federal Conservatives, Pasloski probably had more pull than anybody to bring these talks out into the open.

He didn’t. Given the premier’s own penchant for secrecy, can anyone say they are surprised?

Grand Chief Ruth Massie blasted Ottawa this week for not making the changes she expected to see, and is threatening to sue.

But Massie and her fellow chiefs were also parties to the pact to keep the broader public in the dark, and so she deserves a share of the blame for what has ensued.

Sadly, First Nation governments are often not much more open with their workings than Harper’s Conservatives, and Massie in this case proves no exception. She’s content to rail against govern-

ment secrecy in a news release, yet declines an interview to elaborate on these views.

“Where’s the transparency?

Where’s the honesty? Where’s the responsibility?” Massie asks in her statement. Where, indeed?

Those same questions could easily be thrown back at her. If Massie wanted to take a principled stand on transparency from the start, she could have demanded that these consultations happen out in the open from the start – and refused to co-operate otherwise.

She didn’t.

Massie warns that the way that assessment time limits are calculated in the future will lead to “major problems.” But it’s hard to see how that is so. The average time for a designated office review remains well below the new limits.

And the more rigorous executive reviews conducted by assessors on big projects to date have also fallen within the new timelines.

Maybe Massie knows something we don’t about this. But if she can’t be bothered to explain herself and qualify her concerns, it’s hard to take her seriously on this point.

Perhaps a more sensible concern with this change is how it takes time limits that are currently set by the board and enshrines them in federal law. In doing so, it removes the assessment board’s discretion to adjust its time limits if needed.

A potentially bigger worry stems from how the changes allows the federal minister to directly set the board’s policy. What’s more, Ottawa could delegate its powers to the territory.

These changes could erode the independence and credibility of the assessment board, as it raises the worry that the territory may curb the vigilance of assessors for the sake of expediency.

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This is not totally improbable, when you consider how assessors and territorial officials are currently in a big snit over the government green-lighting a plan to dump mine waste rock into a salmonbearing river. Under the new rules, the government could simply pass policy that says such matters are not the board’s concern.

Miners have periodically yowled about how assessors force them to hop through too many hoops, and some of the proposed changes seem to address these concerns.

Capstone, the owners of Minto mine, have complained about having to undergo fresh reviews whenever it expands its existing mine site. The mine can expect less of this in the future.

But the changes are less cheery for anyone who counts on assessors to help keep honest a territorial government that is largely captured by the interests of industry.

Their recommendations are not always accepted by the territory, but they at least create a restraining influence: no politician wants to see an environmental mess unfold under their watch that they had previously been warned about. But the new rules may mean we receive fewer warnings in the future.

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It would be a very satisfying result if even a small percentage of drivers profiled … changed their ways.”

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The perils of artificial precision hedging their bets with lots of talk of “overshooting” and risks.”

by Keith “downside The conference board people Halliday probably don’t really mean “will rise.” They know they’ve been criticized for their epic miss in 2013. Their Yukon forecast said “real GDP will increase strongly by 6.3 per cent in 2013.”

Note again that embarrassing future simple. A few months ne thing you have to ad- later they had revised 2013 down mire about the Confera whopping 5.7 points to 0.6 per ence Board of Canada is cent. Economic modelers live in their chutzpah. fear of incidents like this, where Not only is their “Centre for not just the numbers change but the North” actually located in the also the “key message.” Instead south, but their economic foreof the robust growth forecast by casts are remarkably ballsy. the conference board, the Yukon Their most recent press rebarely avoided a recession. lease said “Yukon’s real GDP will As fun as it is, we shouldn’t rise by 3.7 per cent in 2014.” beat up on the conference board If I recall from English 12 at too much. Nothing is harder to F.H. Collins, “will rise” is the predict than the future, to para“future simple” tense and is used phrase Yogi Berra. when one has certainty about the However, the conference future. board forecasts do highlight the Less self-confident forecasters perils of forecasting in general like the International Monetand of artificial precision in ary Fund prefer the subjunctive particular. and lard their press releases with The conference board’s new weasel words like “forecast,” annual territorial forecasting “projected” and “expected.” Their model has over 300 equations, calls are followed by paragraphs including lots of behavioural for-

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mulae. It breaks our economy up into 25 sectors and uses inputoutput techniques to estimate the future. They worked around data restrictions in the North using “calibration techniques to estimate key relationships among economic variables in the model.”

This all sounds very sophisticated. It gets them to quite precise estimates. Remember that the missed 2013 estimate was “6.3 per cent” not something like “around 6 per cent.”

However, let’s remember that we live in a very small economy where individual decisions like whether to delay the F.H. Collins rebuild or cut a shift at the Minto mine can significantly impact the economy.

So how should we think about the latest conference board forecast of 3.7 per cent growth in 2014 followed by 3.7 per cent in 2015? And what about their call that there will be four operating mines in 2017, including Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine?

The first thing is that the conference board economists have done some useful work. The figure of 3.7 per cent probably is somewhere in the middle of the

Say no to LNG and fracking Yukoners in the hundreds are signing on to ban liquefied natural gas and fracking in the Yukon. During the past month a dedicated crew from Yukoners Concerned About Oil & Gas Exploration has been going door to door in the ridings of Premier Darrell Pasloski, Resources Minister Scott Kent and Environment Minister Currie Dixon. Nearly 1,500 constituents have signed the petition to ban LNG and fracking.

Comments made by many signatories indicate that they view water as our most precious resource and that they value the Yukon’s pristine, vibrant and diverse eco-system.

With climate change, many parts of the world are now in drought conditions and there are even greater swings from floods to extreme temperatures, all largely due to our over-reliance on fossil fuels. By saying no to LNG and fracking Yukoners can save our water, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and not add further greenhouse gas emissions to those driving climate change.

The Yukon must move to renewables like solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, etc.

The Yukon Utilities Board’s approval of Yukon Energy’s dieselto-LNG conversion for back-up generators, with no conditions attached, suggests that in the near future the Yukon Party government will approve fracking.

However, Yukoners Concerned are adamant that we will not stand by and allow oil and gas development that uses fracking to pollute our fresh water.

Riding visitations by mem-

bers of Yukoners Concerned will continue.

We urge Yukoners to join us in voicing opposition to this destructive practice by contacting your MLA and by signing the petition.

government officials they were slightly on the low side. Yet when a shortage of houses were on the marketplace builders took advantage of this, started building and put the prices out of the reach of some buyers. This was mainly caused by the shortage of Don Roberts lots available to build on.

Yukoners Concerned About Oil & The lots available were under Gas Exploration the control of the government and therefore government is Thanks for the hospitality responsible for the high price of housing in Whitehorse. This put During the week of May 23 to 30 pressure on the rental market althe order of the Eastern Star had lowing rents to increase. their grand chapter in Whitehorse If government would remove and I can’t say enough about itself from the marketplace for the excellent service and the fine lot development and allowed the hospitality we received. natural flow of building to be left The Yukon knows how to give in the hands of developers, I do hospitality, and I thank you all not believe we would be in the very much. situation we are in today.

If the plan for the grants is to Barbara Stewart go through, I hope the governDuncan B.C. ment will put into place some rules on who may rent these Affordable housing units, i.e. test the income level for the proposed tenants and ask deshould be income tested velopers to keep them in place for a minimum of 20 years. OtherI am writing concerning the grants (subsidies) the government wise, in 10 years these developers will either sell them or turn them is going to pay to developers to into condos and we will be in the build affordable housing. I am same situation as we are today. not against affordable housing, as I know that it is needed in Daniel Steyn Whitehorse.

Whitehorse I am a landlord and own my own properties without any The Yukon and Canada: grants or subsidies from the govmissing the boat… again? ernment, and I establish my rents according to the marketplace and the cost of providing the services The industry-touted “mega natural gas announcement of unprecof a landlord. edented scope” in Alaska may In the past, rents were held at a reasonable rate and to some give pause, or even derail, plans

range of probabilities.

But we should also ask them what their range of likelihood is, like political pollsters do when they say things like “plus or minus 3 per cent, 19 times out of 20.” The 2013 forecast of “6.3 per cent” would have been much more useful to people if it had been put in context with a range of likely outcomes.

Consider the difference between these two forecasts: “6.3 per cent and we’re 90 per cent sure it will be between 5-8 per cent” versus “6.3 per cent but could range from a recession to 10 per cent growth.”

Unless you have a feel for the range of possibilities, a midpoint estimate is a very dangerous thing to make decisions with.

As for the forecasts that four specific mines will be in operation, that is very gutsy. One could joke that if the conference board economists are really that confident they should quit their jobs and plough their life savings into Victoria Gold shares.

The Conference Board report is also a bit strange in how it has only three paragraphs on government spending tucked

away at the end, despite the fact that our billion-dollar transfer payment is the single biggest driver of economic activity in the Yukon. One significant point that media reports missed was the conference board’s prediction that the Yukon government’s “own-source” revenues will grow more slowly than transfer payments between now and 2026.

If true, this means the Yukon government will become even more dependent on Ottawa over the next decade.

In the end, economic models and their forecasts are useful but one has to know their limits. If you’re making big decisions, you need to supplement them with other intelligence. If you ran the social media chatter from Yukon miners or realtors through one of the fancy, new text analysis systems that some hedge funds use, you might get quite a different forecast from the conference board’s model.

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

many advantages that accrue to governments when they become major equity partners in resource developments. to develop those resources in the The Quebec government long Yukon and particularly in the rest ago reached that conclusion of Canada. with the development of their Three of the biggest energy hydro and other energy projects companies in the world, plus a fourth player, TransCanada Corp, resulting in billions of dollars of revenue, and the development of have joined forces with the State Quebec-based private sector comof Alaska to exploit trillions of panies. And now, we are seeing cubic feet of natural gas buried that most First Nations, Metis and in Alaska’s North Slope. The enabling legislation, being passed Inuit development corporations have demanded or otherwise this spring, includes a historic acquired equity stakes, as well decision by the State of Alaska as other project impact benefits, to become a 25 per-cent partner when any resource developments with three U.S. companies protake place on their lands. posing this project.

Perhaps other Canadian govThis will make the state a major player in the development ernments, including the Yukon government, will benefit from and operations of the liquefied examining and catching up to natural gas project, and sharing these extraordinary developments in the ensuing billions of doltaking place in Alaska, from the lars of revenue. In addition, the successful experiences of Quebec project is also offering native and a growing number of native corporations and municipalities corporations. They could then reinvestment opportunities to try examine the circumstances that and avoid objections from these govern developments affecting sources. their lands and waters and beThere are many lessons to be come real players in these critical learned here by provincial and territorial governments in Canada sectors of our economy. that are involved in, or affected Ken de la Barre by similar resource developments. And first on the list are the Whitehorse

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Champion makes last ditch offer to avoid Peel lawsuit Jesse Winter News Reporter

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he chief of the Nacho Nyak Dun is offering a last-minute olive branch over the Peel watershed lawsuit, hoping the costly case can be avoided.

Ed Champion said he’s made repeated overtures to Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski, offering to drop the lawsuit if Pasloski agrees to implement the Peel planning commission’s final recommended plan.

Champion says the offer is out of concern for the damage a protracted legal battle could cause to the territory’s mining industry. “I’m confident we will win in the process, but I’m worried it will impact our economy,� Champion said.

The Nacho Nyak Dun and Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nations, together with the Yukon Conservation Society and Yukon’s chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, are suing the government because it rejected the planning commission’s recommendation, and instead approved a land use plan for the Peel that would open up 71 per cent of the area to new mineral staking.

The case is set for court on July 7, but Champion said he would rather see the government settle out of court. “What I keep going back to is the Fraser Institute report where we dropped from position eight to position 17 as a choice destination in the world to mine. My fear is that we’re going to drop from 17 to off the charts,� he said.

Champion said he made his latest offer at last month’s Yukon Forum meetings, but the premier dismissed them out of hand. “They listened, and said, ‘Well, we’ll see you in court,’� Champion said.

In an emailed statement, the Yukon government’s cabinet office said it, “did not initiate the court case, but since the case was brought by two First Nations and two NGOs, our hope is that the case will provide further clarification and certainty for all involved, on the points where Yukon government and those involved in the court case hold differing views.�

After the forum meeting, Pasloski and Grand Chief Ruth Massie issued a joint press release announcing a tenuous agreementin-principal to expand Class 1 mining notification rules in the

territory.

The new rules are already in place on Ross River Dena Council land as ordered by the courts. It is unclear exactly when or how far the government plans to expand them.

But the announcement, as thin on details as it was, has been roundly criticized by the Yukon Prospectors Association and now Champion is taking swings at it as well, though for different reasons.

Last month’s meetings were ultimately fruitless because the Peel lawsuit is the elephant in the room, Champion said. There is such little trust between the government and many First Nations that nothing much is likely to be negotiated until the lawsuit is over, he said.

Mike Power, the president of the prospectors association, said the new Class 1 changes, which govern when prospectors must notify First Nations of work being on their land, were tantamount to requiring a permit just for camping.

Given how hollow the announcement of the changes was, Champion called Power’s concerns “pure conjecture� because the negotiations are still ongoing. “I think he went out on a limb a long ways making those state-

ments.�

Power also contested Power’s assertion that the government intends to simply roll over and do whatever the First Nations ask on Class 1. At that, Champion chuckled. “That’s certainly not the case, as evidenced by all the court cases out there. The government is, in our opinion, doing the opposite,� he said.

When it comes to the Peel lawsuit, Champion said he isn’t interested in negotiating any more.

It’s the final recommended plan or bust. But he’s worried not just about the Peel plan itself.

The Gwitchin Tribal Council has agreed to join the suit as an intervener before the court, Champion said. They had originally planned to file their own lawsuit asking for more time to negotiate with the government over the Peel, but Champion said they were convinced otherwise. “We gave them the option. We said either join us, or become an intervener, or delay your claim.

They’ve now come back and said, ‘We will intervene on your behalf.’�

On Monday, the government released its legal arguments in the Peel case. The crux of their stance

is that chapter 11 of the Umbrella Final Agreement lays out a voluntary land-use planning process that leaves the ultimate decision over non-settlement lands with the Yukon government through the power to “approve, reject or modify� the final recommended plan.

That interpretation, which the First Nations dispute, is at the heart of the lawsuit, Champion said. “If in essence they throw out the final recommended plan, they are throwing out a key component of our final agreements. That affects every First Nation in the Yukon.

Champion again went back to the Fraser Institute report. He’s not against development, he says, he just wants to see it done according to the rules that everyone agreed to in the final agreements.

In fact, “I’d like to see the Yukon become the number one mining destination in the world. Why not?

Again, if you couch it with high environmental standards, why not?�

Neither the premier nor any cabinet ministers responded to calls for comment by press time.

Contact Jesse Winter at jessew@yukon-news.com

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At Vanier, some changes and some stalls Jesse Winter

“I knew it was happening, but I didn’t know it would feel so welcoming. I felt a lot closer with lot can change in a year. my grad class. I felt a lot more It’s been 15 months accepted, and I felt a lot better since Liam Finnegan for students in our school and squared off against Bishop how we’re seen in the Yukon,� he Gary Gordon over his policy on said. homosexuality at Yukon CathVanier’s controversy left the olic schools and, looking back, school with the stigma of being Finnegan says the experience has homophobic in some people’s been a good one overall. eyes, said Finnegan. The state“I didn’t imagine it would end ment with the socks, he said, so positively and have such an proves that wrong. impact on our school. I feel like “We are a very loving school, it was a really wonderful experiand it helps solidify that,� he said. ence in a sort of ironic way. I “Even though we’re a Catholic was able to learn a lot about our school we can have a really wonschool, and I think we really derful gay-straight alliance and a evolved in how we are accepting Leslie Leong photo/Yukon News wonderful, supportive school.� and looking at minorities,� FinFinnegan and Sibbeston are Vanier students wear rainbow socks at their graduation negan said. both graduating this year, and ceremony.

After he and fellow Vanier moving on from Whitehorse.

Catholic Secondary Student Kristy Sibbeston remembers A year later, Sibbeston has ac- Finnegan will study neurosciShara Layne accused the bishop that. At the time, she spoke about tually been attending the Vanier ence at Dalhousie University in and the school of having homo- the importance of having a gayGSA lately, because it’s thriving.

Halifax and Sibbeston is headed phobic policies, it touched off a straight alliance and supported “I’m really happy about that. to Nicaragua to volunteer with year-long controversy that ultim- Finnegan in advocating for one We haven’t had anything planned Canada World Youth for six ately resulted in Yukon’s educaat Vanier. from the F.H. Collins GSA for months. tion minister overturning the “I think it (the controversy) a while so I started going over While a lot has changed for bishop’s policy and replacing it was kind of ridiculous, actually, there and sitting in,� she said. the students and the school, the with a department-wide one that but it was great to see how At the Vanier’s graduapace of bureaucratic change is allowed gay-straight alliances to people got involved. People were tion ceremony two weeks ago, painfully slow. form at Catholic schools. really shocked about it,� she said. Finnegan’s classmates wore It’s been more than a year Before the controversy ex“I’m glad that they were rainbow-coloured socks under since the Education Department ploded, Finnegan had been going shocked. They didn’t know about their gowns as a way of showing made a string of promises about to the GSA at neighbouring it, and they were upset when they support for lesbian, gay, bisexual Catholic education in the terriF.H. Collins Secondary School heard about the policy and what and transgendered students. tory, and they have yet to make because Vanier wasn’t allowed to it said. I’m glad people weren’t “I was somewhat shocked at good on any of them. have one. indifferent to it,� she said. first,� Finnegan said of the socks.

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To date, none of those things have been accomplished. Until the work is finished, the department wide-policy will stay, but that appears to be the end of things, at least for now. The department has blamed the bishop for holding things up, but it doesn’t look like much will change anytime soon.

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New atlas shows traditional Inuit trail network, bolsters sovereignty case Bob Weber

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“We show that this is very much Canadian territory, both he Canadian Arctic is in land terms and in sea terms.” often called the trackThe atlas is a joint project of less tundra. New research Carleton’s Cartographic Reproves it is anything but. search Centre, the Marine Affairs Fraser Taylor of Carleton Uni- Program at Halifax’s Dalhousie versity is a co-author of a new University, and the geography atlas that documents hundreds department at Cambridge Uniof traditional Inuit place names versity. and thousands of kilometres Researchers spent weeks and of routes through the sea ice, months in Arctic communities, coastlines and vast expanses of earning over the course of years the Canadian North from Lake the trust of local elders. In some Winnipeg to the tip of Ellesmere cases, communities came to Island. them asking for help in docuThe atlas, released this week menting local knowledge. after more than 15 years of “We start from a philosophy work, combines interviews of building from the bottom up, with dozens of elders as well as not from the top down,” Taylor explorer and trader accounts to said. trace the trails, some hundreds “We’re not outside researchers of years old and many still in coming in to exploit the Inuit. regular use.

We literally and metaphorically The result, says Taylor, give voice to local people.” redefines our understanding Each trail and place name, of Inuit culture and firms up said Taylor, represents a story. a plank in Canada’s case for “The journey is a story of sovereignty over the Northwest what happened, who you met, Passage. who you saw, what kinds of “Inuit occupancy and Inuit things happened to you on that use of those sea routes is a clear route. And every story is differexample of ‘use it or lose it,’” ent, even though they’re moving said Taylor, referring to Prime along the same route.

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“The importance of doing the work that you have done is monumental is so many ways,” Inupiat whaler and archeologist Qaiyaan Harcharek from Barrow, Alaska, wrote to Taylor.

The atlas focuses on the eastern Arctic. Taylor said more research is needed in Arctic Quebec, Labrador and the far west.

In some areas, Inuit place names extend from the land onto the sea ice, research that could bolster Canada’s claims to the Northwest Passage.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that indigenous people do have some legal rights over areas they traditionally occupy.

“Canada would have to Claudio Aporta/The Canadian Press persuade other states or an The land trail going to the sea ice on Melville Peninsula, international court or tribunal Nunavut pictured in 2006. that sea ice can be subject to occupancy and appropriation like ing the richness of that journey.” confirming what the Inuit have land,” international law expert been telling us for generations The extent of the web of Michael Byers has written. and we haven’t really listened.” routes and the depth of those Taylor said the atlas does just The trails were used for tradcombined stories present a very that. ing, following game, and just different view of traditional “This occupancy is not only keeping in touch, Taylor said.

Inuit culture, Taylor said.

“You name it, they’re exchan- recent, it’s been going on for “It should change the idea of the Inuit of an isolated group of ging it – material goods, stories, generations. And it extends much further than we previously people living in small hamlets by myths.”

The atlas, released Wednesday, thought. the side of the frozen sea into a “(Inuit) discovered the is already getting rave reviews thriving community which has from aboriginals and academics Northwest Passage before we moved and evolved and interacted over the course of time. It’s alike. even thought of it.”

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GUELPH, ONT. Boxall said Sona lacked the technihe Crown and Michael Sonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cal savvy to orchestrate the comdefence agree that it appears plicated plot and suggested a more multiple people were involved likely suspect is Andrew Prescott, a in the robocalls affair on the morning colleague of Sonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who had experiof the 2011 federal campaign. ence with the robocall service used on But while the Crown argues Sona election day. was the mastermind behind the autoPrescott testified against Sona last mated calls that misdirected Liberal week in exchange for immunity but voters that day, defence lawyer Norm Boxall noted even the Crown said it Boxall says there was no definitive doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully accept his evidence as proof presented at trial to convict his truthful. client.

Three times during Crown attorClosing arguments were heard in ney Croft Michaelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing argua Guelph, Ont., courtroom earlier ments he told Justice Gary Hearn that this week at Sonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election fraud Prescottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s testimony â&#x20AC;&#x153;should probably trial. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accused of concocting an be approached with caution.â&#x20AC;? elaborate plot to autodial 6,700 phone Boxall also argued that the testinumbers on the morning of the 2011 mony from a number of witnesses election with misleading information who claimed they heard Sona confess on where to vote in Guelph. is not strong enough to warrant a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more unanswered conviction. questions than answered questions,â&#x20AC;?

Earlier, Michaelson said that the said defence lawyer Norm Boxall, who evidence in the case â&#x20AC;&#x153;points to more elected to call no witnesses after the than one personâ&#x20AC;? being involved, Crown introduced its evidence. including Sona.

Boxall told court his client isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sona played an instrumental role Michael Oliveira

fully preventing or endeavouring to prevent an elector from voting.â&#x20AC;? He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

Michaelson said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;compelling evidenceâ&#x20AC;? that Sona used the fake names Pierre Poutine and Pierre Jones to acquire untraceable prepaid credit cards and a disposable phone to cover his tracks while ordering the robocalls.

He was heard in the days before the election asking about how to send anonymous automated phone calls to hurt the local Liberal campaign and then repeatedly bragged to Conservative colleagues about how exactly he pulled off his plan shortly after the election, Michaelson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The evidence looked at as a whole should leave you with no reasonable doubt,â&#x20AC;? he told Hearns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Sona had the opportunity, the motive and the means to commit (the crime).â&#x20AC;?

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Among the worst performers were some departments of the federal government, which has been promoting its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open Dataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; agenda as evidence of transparency, including the proactive posting of some 200,000 data sets online.

The audit found that Prime Minister Stephen Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own department, the Privy Council Office, refused to release any information in electronic format, insisting on paper printouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open dataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is hot and governments all over the world are jumping on,â&#x20AC;? says the report, prepared

by Fred Vallance-Jones, an associate professor of journalism at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in Halifax. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the promise of open data loses much of its value if only data approved, and carefully vetted, by government officials is available; data must also be available on request under freedom of information laws, in reasonable time frames and at reasonable costâ&#x20AC;Ś.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Ottawa and in many other government bodies across Canada, the ardour for open data quite often diminishes when officials are faced

with an access request for electronic information.â&#x20AC;?

The audit singled out the Privy Council Office for its â&#x20AC;&#x153;arroganceâ&#x20AC;? in insisting that it does not provide records in electronic format, even though the office held the original information in that form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Section 6 of the Access to Information Act requires release â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the format requested.â&#x20AC;?

The office stuck to its guns and never provided a final response to the researchers, who insisted on machine-readable data.

On the other hand, some federal departments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National Defence, Public Works and Aboriginal Affairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did provide the data sets requested in spreadsheet-compatible formats within a reasonable time.

The project also measured response times for all requests, whether for data or other information.

Most laws set an initial period of 30 days for release of requested records, though extensions are common. Transport Canada took the prize for longest extension, 340 days for ministerial briefing notes related to the Lac Megantic rail disaster in Quebec â&#x20AC;&#x201C; records that are still awaiting release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again in 2014, the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance is among the worst,â&#x20AC;? says the document. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fewer than half of the requests

were completed within the statutory 30-day deadline, a slightly worse performance than in recent audits.â&#x20AC;?

Requests took an average of 52 days to be processed, earning the federal government an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fâ&#x20AC;? grade for timeliness.

The report especially criticized the CBC in a section about whether released records were excessively blacked out under the exemptions provided by the laws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the greater ironies of the audit was the secretiveness of the CBC, whose journalistic arm routinely probes other government agencies for information and makes extensive use of freedom of information laws,â&#x20AC;? says the audit.

The public broadcaster was asked for information about the possible addition of advertising to CBC Radio, for example, but declined to provide much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Briefing notes for CBC president Hubert Lacroix â&#x20AC;Ś were almost completely blacked out, including everything in sections labelled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;transparency and accountabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? the researchers noted.

Newspapers Canada, representing daily and community newspapers, says its annual audit is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only regular, national test of freedom-of-information laws, directly checking user experience rather than relying on official government statistics.

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Hugo Francescutti, president of the 78,000-member organization. “Patients are telling us they TORONTO don’t want to die in pain. They anada needs to create a don’t want to die alone. And they national palliative-care don’t want to be a burden to strategy that will give all their families, their friends, their Canadians facing the end of life caregivers.” the opportunity to have “the best “Palliative care is adding qualdeath possible,” says the country’s ity of life to the remaining days of largest doctors organization. an individual,” he told an Ottawa In a report released this week news conference. “And unfortuin Ottawa, the Canadian Medical nately, maybe 15 to 30 per cent of Association also said the public, Canadians – depending on your politicians and policy makers postal code – will be afforded the need to engage in a national opportunity to have good palliadialogue about end-of-life issues, tive care.” including discussions about such What a person wants their controversial topics as euthanasia end of life to look like needs and physician-assisted death. be discussed with family – and The authors also strongly family members need to be open encourage individuals to talk to to those conversations, said loved ones about their wishes the report, which suggests that regarding death, including a writ- everyone should have advance ten advance care directive that care planning and/or directives clearly spells out how they want in place. to spend their final days.

But only about 10 to 15 per The report, entitled End-ofcent of Canadians have underLife Care: A National Dialogue, taken that kind of planning with follows a series of public meettheir families, Francescutti said. ings hosted by the CMA over the “Once Canadians understand last year in five cities across the that it’s important that they share country, as well as online discus- their wishes as to end-of-life sions. issues with their family members, “What the report says is then we need to make sure these Canadians want good access to are respected, no matter where the jurisdiction is,” he said, notpalliative care,” said Dr. Louis Canadian Press

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ing that in some cases the healthcare institutions didn’t live up to the wishes expressed by the dying

patient and their loved ones.

“Canadians should periodically revisit these issues as things

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change, and make it crystal clear that it’s not just old people that die; we can all at a moment’s notice with a diagnosis be put in a situation where end of life becomes an issue for our children or ourselves.”

Dr. James Downar, a palliativecare specialist at Toronto General Hospital, lauded the CMA’s call for a national strategy to provide specialized compassionate care for the dying.

“And we need to get behind that and give it some teeth and give it some funding,” he said, noting that about 95 per cent of the 240,000 Canadians who will die this year will have non-sudden deaths, often resulting from a chronic illness, and could be referred for palliative care.

Downar was also pleased to see attention given to advance care planning, and the report’s detailing of the challenges that can be involved.

“Everyone does support the idea of talking about death and dying and values, but it’s not always as straightforward as many people believe,” he said. “So highlighting some of those challenges makes it a bit more real for people reading the report. They may get a better idea about the kinds of questions they should be

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whose organization advocates illegal in Canada. Until that chanbe involved in physician-assisted a right of conscience would be for expanded choice for people ges, physicians are of the viewforced to participate in ending suicide.â&#x20AC;? facing death. point that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re However, he stressed, no doc- anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

While helping another person tor who opposes such an act as going to follow the rules of law.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As it currently stands, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to die is illegal under Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Criminal Code, the moral and ethical landscape around the act seems to be shifting.

With its passage last week, Quebecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotly debated, landmark right-to-die bill became the first legislation of its kind in Canada, setting up a potential legal challenge by the federal government.

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For instance, a person may say they want to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;kept comfortable at homeâ&#x20AC;? as their life comes to a close. But some pain relief cannot be provided in the home, so planning must include whether the patient is willing to go to hospital for advanced care, Downar explained. Or if home care becomes too much of a burden for the family, would the dying patient be amenable to going to hospital or a palliative-care placement? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even what may seem like a very clear instruction to most of us doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily translate into a plan that can be easily implemented,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The CMA report also discusses euthanasia and physician-assisted death, and Francescutti said there is still much divisiveness over the issue of helping someone to end their life, both among the public and doctors.

But even those who support the legalization of medically enabled death said they would want to see many restrictions, including protection for the elderly or those with severe physical or mental disabilities from being euthanized against their will.

Doctors also want to avoid such a slippery slope, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would absolutely as a profession make sure that vulnerable individuals and vulnerable populations are protected.â&#x20AC;?

Wanda Morris, CEO of Dying with Dignity, said she is pleased to see movement by the CMA over end-of-life issues, including their use of neutral language like doctor-assisted dying, instead of doctor-assisted suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadians want end-oflife choice,â&#x20AC;? she said. But in the past, the doctors group was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very oppositional to the idea of choice at the end of life â&#x20AC;Ś and now in this report, the CMA has moved beyond that to say if we have medically assisted dying, physician-assisted dying, then we need to ensure that we have strict safeguards and protocols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really pleased about that and we would echo what the CMA is saying: nobody is looking for end-of-life choice without strict safeguards,â&#x20AC;? said Morris,

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Espionage returns to Cold War levels in melting Arctic; military, energy interests at stake ployments and by reopening a military base on the New Siberian Islands. The first oil supplies were OSLO, NORWAY unloaded from an ice-resistant n early March, a mysterious platform in Russia’s Pechora Sea, ship the size of a large paswhich Putin described as “our senger ferry left a Romanian first step in developing the Arctic wharf, glided through the narrow sea shelf.” strait that separates Europe from Even before the Ukraine crisis Asia and plotted a course toward chilled co-operation between Scandinavia. After a two-year reRussia and the West in the Arctic, fitting, the $250 million ship will the region’s Western nations were begin its mission: to snoop on trading accusations of cyberRussia’s activities in the Arctic. attacks and espionage with Russia “There is a demand from our and China: political leadership to describe • In Norway, security officials what is going on in this region,” say the country’s Arctic plans and said Norway’s military intelliknow-how, including cuttinggence chief, Lt. Gen. Kjell Granedge technology for offshore drillAP Photo/Norwegian Military ing in harsh weather conditions, dhagen.

Norwegian vessel passing through the Bosporus in Istanbul Turkey, on March 2, 2014.

As climate change eats away is attracting unwanted attention at the sea ice covering the North from foreign spies. endemic to national security is Denmark, Norway and Russia have allowed more shipping Pole, Arctic nations – the U.S., • In Canada, a naval officer growing,” retired Admiral Frank are expected to have overlapping Canada, the Nordic countries and through the Northern Sea Route received a 20-year prison sentence Bowman warned in the report. claims. north of Russia. The melt is also Russia – are fishing for secrets for spying for Russia.

Russian President Vladimir PuCritics say the U.S. lags in the opening a new energy frontier in East-West spy games echoing • Police arrested a Toronto man tin stressed at a national security race. A panel of retired generals – the Arctic is believed to hold Cold War rivalries. The military in December for allegedly trying recently found that despite a slew meeting his desire “to maintain 13 per cent of the world’s undisdimension remains important to supply China with sensitive of planning documents, the Coast Russia’s influence in the region but this time there’s an economic covered oil and 30 per cent of its information about Canada’s plans and maybe, in some areas, to be Guard has only one fully ready untapped gas. aspect, too: getting a leg up in to build Arctic patrol ships, alahead of our partners.” icebreaker and the U.S. Navy has The most accessible resources the competition for potential oil legations China denies.

In 2007 Russia resumed longfew ice-hardened vessels that can and gas resources, along with new lie within national boundaries • In Denmark, a political scirange strategic bomber flights operate in the Arctic, other than shipping lanes and fishing waters. and are undisputed. Security ence professor, Timo Kivimaki, over the Arctic and planted a Rus- served 2 1/2 months under house nuclear submarines. analysts say the risk of conflict Summer sea ice reached a sian flag on the seabed beneath “The geopolitical situation is lies further ahead, if and when record low in 2012 and scienarrest after a court found his ever more nuanced and complex. the North Pole. More recently, it the ice melts enough to uncover tific projections suggest it could contacts with Russia violated asserted control over the NorthThe risk of maritime events, or disappear completely this century. resources in areas where ownerDanish espionage laws. In a rare ern Sea Route with naval deship is unclear. The U.S., Canada, even unpredictable flashpoints, New areas of open water already interview, he told The Associated Press he was carrying a briefcase with public documents about Danish experts studying Arctic policy when he was arrested on his way to a meeting with a Russian diplomat.

• An NSA document dated April 17, 2013, and cited by a Norwegian newspaper in December, said the Norwegian Intelligence Service had helped the NSA The Chief and Council of Dease River First Nation with access to “Russian targets is calling an Election for in the Kola Peninsula” – home to Russia’s Northern Fleet – as One Chief and Four well as reports on Russian energy Councillors for July 4, 2014. policy. čĆę ĎĘ čĆĕĕĊēĎēČ Ćę ęčĊ Grandhagen, the Norwegian Nomination candidacy packages will be available intelligence chief, declined to

by June 6th, and can be picked up at the Dease comment on that report but said River First Nation Main Administration Building in it’s no secret that Norway coGood Hope Lake. operates on intelligence matters with the U.S. Included in the Nomination Candidacy Packages At Highways and Public Works, we work hard to provide “You give something and you are: sa e, eƥcient and wellǦ aintained airport acilities get something back in other UÊ A Notice of Election areas. And we give information so that Yukon’s air travellers continue to enjoy reliable UÊ Nomination forms in areas where we have a good UÊ Proxy Forms transportation options now and into the future.

The regulations for the custom elections of the competence and good access,” his su er, we are investing again in i prove ents Chief and Council of the Dease River First Nation Grandhagen said. Asked what that at the airport by upgrading the concrete apron area where might be, he said: “I think our The nomination candidacy forms must be submitted to Charles understanding of our neighbourplanes park in front of the air ter inal building.

McQueen (the Dease River First Nation Administrator) at the hood is an area where we are Dease River First Nation Main Administration Office no later than During construction, there will only be one passenger strong.”

4:30 pm on Friday, June 20, 2014. bridge available and at ti es air carriers ay be re uired Grandhagen said Russia is also to escort passengers across the tar ac. modernizing its capabilities to Advance Polls will be held in Watson Lake and Whitehorse, collect intelligence, including in Yukon, dates and locations to be posted in the Yukon News, on the he depart ent apologises for any inconvenience this radio and in the community. Voting hours are 8 am - 8 pm. cyberspace. ay cause passengers travelling through the rik ielsen “What I can say is we’re aware Whitehorse International Airport.

The General Election date is Friday, July 4, 2014 and said Election that Russia has a significant intelwill be held at the Dease River First Nation Main Administration ligence apparatus including variBuilding in Good Hope Lake, B.C. ous means to monitor activity on

our side,” Grandhagen said.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry and ȋ Ȍ Ǥ the SVR foreign intelligence serP.O. Box 79, Good Hope Lake, B.C. V0C 2V0 vice didn’t answer AP requests for comment.

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World Cup tourists, get ready for price shock in land of $17 cheeseburger, $35 pepperoni pizza Hotel rates in many of the World Cup host cities more than doubled ahead of the tournament. MassaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL chusetts-based TripAdvisor reports orld Cup visitors, welcome to visitors to Rio will face the highest Brazil, land of soccer, sun and prices, with hotel rates averaging sky-high prices. $445 per night. Add in food, a ticket Unlike nearby Latin American and other expenses, and a solo travnations where a touristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. dollar eller to Rio should prepare to spend or European Union euro seemingly $682 each day. stretches forever, Brazil is astoundNext costliest are Fortaleza ingly expensive. and Manaus, where average daily If oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately expenses are estimated at $602 and busted by the flight or the hotel, $554, respectively. Even the more afit will soon be done in by the $10 fordable host cities will set travellers caipirinha cocktail, the $17 cheeseback a good amount: $457 per day burger or the $35 pepperoni pizza. in Cuiaba and $477 in Sao Paulo.

And those are the prices city-dwellâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cup prices are ridiculous. ing Brazilians saw even before the Everything shot up. The only thing World Cup set off a new standard of you can buy in Brazil is a bikini, a sticker shock. cachaca (Brazilian sugar cane liquor) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prices in Rio are absurd,â&#x20AC;? Maria and a pair of Havaianas (sandals),â&#x20AC;?

Anda, a Norwegian artist who has said Gillian Santos, a Brazilian who lived in Brazil for a year, said while now lives in Belgium and was back enjoying the sunset on Ipanema in Rio on a recent visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still like it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth being people afford things around here? As here, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not paradise.â&#x20AC;? a Brazilian living abroad, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The dizzying prices are referred outrageous.â&#x20AC;? to here as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Custo Brasil,â&#x20AC;? or Experts say prices are kept high â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brazil Costâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the mixture of high because supply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with taxes and steep import tariffs, com- demand. About 40 million Brazilians bined with bad infrastructure, a dose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fifth of the population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; joined of inefficiency and a thick shot of the middle class in the past decade, bureaucracy. on the back of strong economic Demand leading up to a big event growth and increased government like the World Cup naturally raises social programs. Between 2009 and prices. But, since costs already were 2012, average annual income rose by high to begin with, tourists should more than 40 per cent, from $8,140 prepare to dig deep into their wallets to $11,630, according to the World and not be too miffed to receive Bank. For many, the new affluence goods or services of inferior quality, sparked a spending spree. said Rafael Alcadipani, a business Brazil tries to protect its local administration professor at the industries by charging high tariffs Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on virtually all imported goods. For top think-tank . travellers who lose or forget an item, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything you buy in Brazil they might decide to do without will be more expensive than in the rather than pay local prices.

United States or Europe, but the Take iPhones: The unblocked quality is going to be worse,â&#x20AC;? Alcadi- 5s that costs $649 in the U.S. has a starting price of $1,250 on Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pani said.

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Sloths, caimans and other exotic animals abound for World Cup visitors to Brazilian Amazon Jenny Barchfield

reia da Silva and his family eke out a living on their native Solimoes River, on the opposite bank from Manaus, MANAUS, BRAZIL a World Cup host city where the etween the parents, the four U.S., English and Italian teams will kids, the dog, the two sloths, the be among those battling it out. python and the baby caiman, it’s a Tourist boats dock on what eftight fit in the Silva family’s twofectively is the Silva family’s front room floating home in the Amazon doorstep, and the family snaps into rainforest. action, peeling the reluctant sloths The exotic houseguests help from the legs of the plastic patio 35-year-old fisherman Evandro Cor- table, rousing the retiring snake from its hiding spot in the corner and offering up the snapping, 2-foot-long A Bean North day is a good day. caiman to the cameras.

Everyone hugs the adorable threetoed sloths, whose sleepy eyes belie an unexpectedly potent grip, while only the boldest guests – and Silva’s 3-year-old daughter – dare wear the snake draped around their shoulders or hold the alligator-like caiman.

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Amazon for the World Cup visitor to worry about: The region is home to the world’s largest variety of insect life.

There’s the “Titaneus giganteus,” a long-horn beetle with jaws powerful enough to snip off the tip of a human finger; the “spider’s hawk wasp,” which paralyzes its spider prey to feed off at its leisure; and the “flying cobra cicada,” which local superstition says can cause people’s hands to rot upon contact.

Experts agree there’s no scientific basis behind the superstition and insist there’s little risk to visitors.

Felipe Dana/AP Photo “Follow a few basic precauEvandro Correia da Silva, left, holds a snake as his 3-year-old tions, like using a mosquito net and daughter Kelly Silva places it around her neck on their avoiding the riverbanks at dusk, and family’s floating house in the Lago do Janauari on May 20. you can really reduce the chances of contracting mosquito-borne diseases While it might bring in decent with tourists and chopped up by money, this sort of business is not for locals into bait for the “piracatinga,” like dengue, malaria or yellow fever,” said Marcio de Oliviera, a researcher the faint of heart, Silva warned as he or “vulture catfish.” specializing in rainforest bees at showed off multiple snakebite scars Much has been made by the BritBrazil’s INPA Amazon research inon his hands and forearms. ish tabloid press about the dangers stitution. (Yellow fever vaccinations “You just have to wait till they posed by the local fauna in and are encouraged for foreigners visiting open their mouths and remove the around Manaus – the most exotic the Amazon or other rural regions of fangs on their own,” he said, noting of Brazil’s 12 World Cup host cities, Brazil, and people should get shots at the pythons he captures aren’t poiwhere some 52,000 foreigners are least 10 days before the visit.) sonous. “If you freak out and try to expected to attend four matches after “I’ve been here for many years pull them off, you’ll just tear up your the monthlong tournament kicks off and never got anything, except for own flesh.” on June 12. this,” Oliveira said, rubbing a mottled Other star animal attractions Giant tarantulas, poisonous scar the size of a quarter on his in the area include a heart-melting snakes and malarial mosquitoes have skin – leishmaniasis, the result of a array of monkeys, flesh-eating featured prominently in the tabloids’ sandfly bite, which causes unsightly piranhas, and the “boto,” a pink fresh coverage, but there are actually sores on the skin. “It’s fine if you water dolphin that’s trained to swim plenty of other creepy crawlies in the treat it early.”

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Building a better bee box

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Maria Leung with a bee house in the Whitehorse community garden.

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“The buzzword now is citizen science, so I thought I could assist in this effort. That’s hitehorse’s bumblewhy I put in the proposal for bees have some new funding,” she said. digs, thanks to a The idea is simple: build study underway by the city. boxes for bees to nest in, watch Maria Leung, a Whitehorse- them over the summer, and based biologist, is spearheading send samples back to Ottawa in the work. She’s aiming to help the fall.

Ottawa-based researchers betThe boxes themselves are ter understand the habits of quite simple. About half of Yukon’s 80 species of bees. them look like little bird feed“This began because I went ers, with a tiny bee-sized hole to a pollen workshop at the for a front door and an empty Kluane Lake Research Station space inside that’s about 10 … it was a gathering of some of centimetres cubed. the experts on pollination, and The space inside is stuffed I was invited to attend,” Leung with upholstery cotton to keep said. the bees warm. Leung reached “There were a couple reout to the Yukon Fish and searchers there who have been Game Association to help build researching bees for many the boxes, then recruited people years. They wanted to put from around the city to take together a North-Americathem and install them around wide bee-monitoring network, the city or on their private but one of the challenges of property. research is funding. Northern “I was quite surprised at places are more expensive,” she how much interest there was in said. bees,” she said.

So Leung took advantage The other half of the boxes of a new trend in science that are wooden blocks with holes aims to get the public more drilled in the front of them to involved. serve as tunnels for solitary News Reporter

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bees to crawl into and lay their eggs.

It turns out bees are rather fussy homeowners. Finding the right location for a box or block is crucial, Leung said.

Otherwise the bees won’t move in.

One of the most important factors is nearby food. But, once a nest is built, if the surrounding flowers later die, the bees will stick with their home and travel farther afield to provision for their colony, she said.

“Most of the bumblebees in the Yukon are ground nesters, though there is one that nests in the cavities in trees. If they think your box is a good place, they’ll move in there,” Leung explained.

With the nest built, bees start gathering pollen and making nectar. After a few weeks, the worker bees hatch. They take over the patrol and foraging duties, while the queen focuses on laying more eggs.

“The second generation is a new crop of queen bees and male drones,” said Leung.

“Once those are out, the queen dies that year, along with her

workers. What is left at the end of the growing season are the new queens. They’ll find a place underground and they’ll overwinter there.”

The inside of the bee boxes will eventually look like miniature beehives, complete with wax cells and bee larvae.

“With this study the researchers are looking for some baseline information. Who’s using the boxes and what are they feeding on?”

At the end of the growing season, the contents of the boxes will be removed and sent to Ottawa for analysis.

Researchers at the University of Ottawa will look at bee carcasses, unhatched larvae and fecal pellets to determine which species of bees are where, what they’re eating and how well their colonies are doing.

“They can also look for pathogens such as parasites,” Leung said.

As far as she knows, there hasn’t been a study like this in the North before.

“Interestingly, there are quite a few western bumblebees here in the Yukon, the ones with the

white rumps. They don’t seem to be in trouble here, but they are in other parts of Canada,” she said.

This is the first season that Leung has tried the “citizen science” approach to studying northern bees. If it works, the goal is to run it again over multiple years and establish a baseline of information and start looking for trends and warning signs in the bee populations, she said.

Leung herself got the biology bug when she was a little girl.

“I’m a biologist, I have been for over 25 years. I started when I was a wee person playing around in the dirt, looking at flowers and digging up ant colonies, that sort of thing.

“It’s just a progression for me,” she says, laughing. “I have worked on another charismatic pollinator, the butterfly. I saw this as an opportunity since I am up here in the North already – I understand a bit more how community science can work here, so I tried to help develop the network.”

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B.C.’s island wolves prefer their mellow habitat, research shows Dirk Meissner Canadian Press

VICTORIA ritish Columbia has two breeds of wolves, the ferocious mainland animals that compete with grizzly bears for food and territory, and the laidback island variety that prefers their terrain predator-free while scavenging the sea shore, says a new study out of the University of Victoria.

The often pastoral landscapes of many of B.C.’s ocean islands compared to the province’s rugged, mountainous mainland has helped create what conservation scientist Chris Darimont said is a mellow breed of wolf – one that digs for clams and snags salmon rather than spending its days roaming vast stretches of territory in search of food while competing with grizzly bears.

Darimont, a professor at UVic and the research chair at the Hakai-Raincoast lab, said there are obvious differences between wolves on the mainland and those found on B.C.’s islands, even those located less than 1,500 metres from the mainland.

Darimont’s research, published Monday in the British scientific journal BMC Ecology, states that despite the short distances between islands and the mainland, the wolves’ different ecological environments has created a genetic separation that over time has seen the coastal

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wolves breed more frequently with each other than their deer-hunting, grizzly-loathing relatives on the mainland.

“I would say they are wolves living on the edge of the planet,” Darimont said in an interview. “They are living life at the edge with two paws in the ocean and two paws on land.”

Of course, the discovery that wolves living on B.C.’s islands are different than those on the mainland, was not news to Heiltsuk Nation hunter Chester Starr, who provided Darimont with the inspiration to study the wolves almost 15 years ago.

“We were sitting in a boat and he asked me the strangest question,” said Darimont.

“What wolves are we going to be studying here? The timber wolves or the coastal wolves?”

Starr and Darimont were about 45 kilometres north of Bella Bella on B.C.’s remote central coast in waters between an island and the mainland, when Starr matter-of-factly stated the

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“The timber wolves, those are the mainland wolves,” Darimont said Starr told him. “They like it up high. They like big things and they are big buggers themselves. The coastal wolves on the islands, they are different.”

The scientists analysed DNA samples from wolf scat collected in the field, concluding there are differences between the wolves.

The journal reports: “Our results indicate the presence of a genetic cline between island and mainland wolves. Although overlap was extensive, the results suggest an east–west gradient in profiles across (less than) 30 kilometres.”

The theory is that the contrast in food sources and geography influenced the genetic differences, the report states.

Darimont said the research is a reminder that although aboriginal and scientific approaches take different paths to knowledge, they’re rooted in the same reality and provide complementary information.

“Across such a short distance, we can find striking ecological discontinuity between island and mainland wolves,” he said.

“This idea, hypothesis, comes from the observations of an indigenous man who spent the previous 30 years interacting with these wolves as he hunted and fished and did archeological surveys. Independently, he came up with this idea that was kind of ahead of its time in the scientific world because we didn’t have the molecular markers to test for this genetic differentiation.”

The research found that the farther island wolves live from the mainland the more their diet consists of marine foods, up to 75 per cent.

Darimont said wolves living on islands where they can swim to the mainland or other islands will eat a split diet of 50 per cent marine and 50 per cent land animals.

“It digs for clams,” said Darimont. “They eat barnacles off of logs. You name it, they do it.”

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Biologists warn people against handling baby moose Associated Press ANCHORAGE tate biologists are reminding people not to touch moose calves or try to take them home as pets following a string of incidents involving people handling the animals, including one household that had a calf in the living room â&#x20AC;&#x153;as if it was a puppy.â&#x20AC;?

Moose are being born in Alaska this time of year, and biologists say people should leave the calves alone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if they seem to have been abandoned by their mothers.

Most of the time, the mothers eventually return to their young.

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International trade panel won’t review Canada’s polar bear policy Bob Weber

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The commission was formed as part of the North American MONTREAL Free Trade Agreement in an efn international trade panel fort to ensure that open markets has decided not to review don’t put downward pressure whether Canada is enforcing its on environmental legislation. own environmental legislation Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to protect its polar bear popula- each have one vote. tion.

The U.S voted against CanThe Commission for Enviada. ronmental Co-operation voted The centre had argued that 2-1 to reject a request for an Canada failed to use the best investigation into why Canada available science to evaluate risks has chosen not to designate the to the bears and did not meet bears as threatened or endanits own legal deadlines to enact gered. A U.S. environmental protection for them. group had filed a submission Uhleman said the submisclaiming that decision leaves the sion’s goal was both to restrict bears without protection, despite Canada’s ongoing polar bear the ongoing loss of their sea-ice hunt and put pressure on habitat and resulting projections the Canadian government to of declining numbers. improve its record on fighting “We’re obviously disappoint- climate change, which experts ed,” said Sarah Uhleman, lawyer agree is the chief threat to the for the Center for Biological bear’s survival.

Diversity, which filed the com“It’s about Canada recogplaint. nizing that climate change is Uhleman pointed out the vote a really big threat to the polar went against a recommendation bear and to the Arctic itself,” she from the commission’s experts, said. “Canada is not doing parwho said there were “open ques- ticularly well in fighting climate tions” about Canada’s polar bear change.” policies.

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The United States has twice tried to convince a group responsible for monitoring and controlling trade in endangered species that Canadian polar bear products such as hides should come under the same restricted category as elephant ivory.

Canada has won both of those votes, but by narrowing margins.

Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq has said Canada has strong polar bear management based on both western science and traditional knowledge.

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ponents believe a large deposit of iron-ore in the deep seas will cause an algae bloom that captures carbon and takes it to the ocean floor as it decays. The practice is unproven.

Canada unwittingly became Ground Zero for ocean fertilization research when an unauthorized experiment was carried out off the B.C. coast in July 2012.

The Haida Salmon Restoration Corp. dumped more than 100 metric tonnes of iron into the ocean near Haida Gwaii, hoping it would boost salmon returns and lead to carbon capture profits.

Jason McNamee, who was a director of the corporation, said despite the outcry and controversy, geo-engineering research will continue.

Greenhouse gas emissions show no sign of slowing down, he said. The human population is on course to hit 10 billion by 2050, consumption patterns continue to grow and there is currently no realistic alternative to fossil fuels.

Meanwhile, global fisheries continue to decline, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems that action is required to find methods to reduce our impact on future generations,â&#x20AC;? McNamee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With respect to ocean fertilization we do not know what the risks truly are because there is such a profound paucity of data.â&#x20AC;?

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VANCOUVER here is no scientific silver bullet that will save the world from the effects of climate change, says a new study.

Over the past two years, a team of Canadian and American researchers has evaluated the potential for so-called geo-engineering to address global warming.

They looked at approaches already widely in place like forest and soil management, as well as more controversial ideas such as ocean fertilization and solar radiation management.

What they found is that none of these â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even all of them together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; compare to the impact of reductions in human-generated greenhouse gas emissions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Politicians donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say directly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, technology will come along and save us,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s implied by the continual delay of doing any real climate policy,â&#x20AC;? said Jonn Axsen, an assistant professor at Simon Fraser Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Resource and Environmental Management and one of six authors of the study.

The outlook for that last-minute scientific solution is not good, he and his colleagues found. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no silver bullet.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no technology fix,â&#x20AC;? Axsen said Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no button that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to press some day to reduce the warming that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to experience. what we need to do is have climate policy now and start creating real action now.

The team looked at the cost, feasibility and ecological risks of each approach. They also factored in the ability to govern each, the ethics and public acceptance.

They also looked at reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

through energy efficiency, conservation and changes in vehicle fuel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abatement of greenhousegas emissions should remain the focus of climate-change policy,â&#x20AC;? said the peer-reviewed study, published in the latest issue of the journal Frontier in Ecology and the Environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given their associated uncertainties and risks, climate engineering strategies best serve as complements to abatement.â&#x20AC;?

Improved management of forests and agriculture are already gaining ground. They are of relatively low risk and generate the least ethical concerns, the study found.

Likewise, there are carbon capture and storage projects now in place on a small scale in some regions, to capture large CO2 releases and prevent their release into the atmosphere by funnelling them into storage, usually deep underground.

Ocean fertilization and solar radiation management are more controversial.

Also called â&#x20AC;&#x153;global cooling,â&#x20AC;? solar radiation managment means reducing the heating effect of the sun on Earth. In theory, aerosols sprayed into the atmosphere, outer-atmosphere reflectors or even whitening the surfaces of cities and oceans could reduce that radiant heat.

In ocean fertilization, pro-

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The Committee will be holding additional public hearings in Faro, Carmacks, Ross River, Haines Junction, Mayo, jointly in Carcross and Tagish, Pelly Crossing, and Whitehorse.

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TORONTO Meanwhile, combined profits at he worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest mining com- the big firms totalled $20 billion, the panies saw their profits crushed lowest level in a decade. and their stock market values â&#x20AC;&#x153;The industry is adjusting to plunge by a combined total of $280 tough times in the short-term with billion in 2013, in one of the tough- strategies in place to regain confiest years in memory, according to a dence,â&#x20AC;? John Gravelle, global mining report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. leader at PwC said in statement.

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Big mining companies saw stocks and profits tumble in 2013 changed chief executives over the last two years, with seven firms switching leadership in 2013.

The report said companies have pursued what it called â&#x20AC;&#x153;traditional quick-fixesâ&#x20AC;? to falling commodity prices including cutting workers, slashing costs and deferring capital spending. Others made more fundamental shifts in strategy.

PwC said some companies also looked to simplify and focus on extracting value from higher quality assets as well as share mining infrastructure as a means to reduce costs and risk.

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CMHC guarantee on mortgage insurance putting taxpayers at risk, says OECD Canadian Press

elevated prices, increasing unaffordability in certain big cities OTTAWA like Vancouver and high househe federal government hold debt, which leaves families needs to limit the percentvulnerable to interest rate hikes. age of a mortgage loan it is Given such risks, the OECD willing to insure against default in wonders why the government order to protect taxpayers if the allows Canada Mortgage and overheated housing market goes Housing Corp. to insure 100 per bust, according to a new report on cent of high-leverage mortgages Canada by a major international when most other countries limit think-tank. potential losses to 10 to 30 per In the first major survey of the cent of outstanding balances in Canadian economy in two years, most countries. the Organization for Economic “Extensive government involveCo-Operation and Development ment in mortgage insurance extakes particular aim at risks in the poses taxpayers to more risk than housing market, while also chidis necessary for ensuring a liquid ing the country’s environmental and efficient market,” the report record, the oilsands and skills states. training.

“Imposing a deductible on The report – which contains a mortgage insurance, as is common dedication to the late finance min- in other lines of insurance, would ister Jim Flaherty from the group’s help promote stability by better secretary general, Angel Gurria – is aligning the interests of the lenders mostly complementary about the and those of the insurer, thereby state of the Canadian economy reducing moral hazard. Over the despite raising a number of issues, longer run the insurance activities including growing inequality. of CMHC could be privatized, But it takes special aim at the shifting the government’s role to one of guaranteeing only against housing market, taking note of

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Finance Minister Joe Oliver responds to a question in the House of Commons on Monday.

catastrophic losses.”

Former finance minister Flaherty had also speculated about privatizing the Crown corporation, and Ottawa has taken steps to rein in its activities, including the most recent announcement that it would no longer insure condominium construction. It has

also dropped insurance on second homes.

One danger of the governmentbacked safety net is that lending standards are reduced since banks are protected against default.

Finance Minister Joe Oliver has come under pressure to intervene in the market after recent moves

by Canadian banks than have taken five-year fixed rates below three per cent, but speaking in New York the minister downplayed the danger. He said rates had not come down very much.

“We don’t believe there is a major problem,” he said.

The wide-ranging report analyses most economic and fiscal issues facing the country and expresses concern over the lack of skilled workers for some sectors in some regions, particularly resource-rich Alberta and Saskatchewan.

In a separate paper, the OECD says federal and provincial governments must co-operate with local authorities and schools in educating and training Canadians for the jobs that are in demand.

“Skills shortages in certain fields and regions could limit growth going forward,” it warns, adding that the average apprenticeship completion rate was only 50 per cent between 2000 and 2011.

The report is also critical of Canada’s environmental record, calling the expansion of the oilsands in Alberta the principal reason the country won’t come close to meeting its 2020 target on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

“The main reason is that expanded oilsands production in Alberta is projected to push oil and gas emissions 23 per cent higher by 2020, completely offsetting improvements in the electricity sector through the phasing out of coal-fired power generation,” it says.

“In addition, Alberta’s current emissions targets are less stringent than national commitments.”

It recommends that Canada increase the pricing on carbon emissions, noting that currently it has one of the lowest effective tax rates on carbon among industrialized countries.

Generally, the OECD says Canada’s economy is doing relatively well with expected growth rates of 2.5 per cent this year and 2.7 per cent in 2015.

But it warns that inequality is rising and that housing in some large cities, such as Vancouver, has become too expensive for many.

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With fuel efficiency standards increasing, U.S. automakers get serious about lighter materials Dee-Ann Durbin Associated Press

DEARBORN, MICH. hile hybrids and electrics may grab the headlines, the real frontier in fuel economy is the switch to lighter materials.

Automakers have been experimenting for decades with lightweighting, as the practice is known, but the effort is gaining urgency with the adoption of tougher fuel efficiency standards. To meet the U.S. governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of nearly doubling average fuel economy to 45 mpg (19 kpl) by 2025, cars need to lose some serious pounds.

Lighter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean less safe. Cars with new materials are already acing government crash tests. Around 30 per cent of new vehicles already have hoods made of aluminum, which can absorb the same amount of impact as steel.

Some car companies are teaming up with airplane makers, which have years of crash simulation data for lightweight materials.

Ford gave a glimpse of the future last week with a lightweight Fusion car. The prototype, developed with the U.S. Department of Energy, is about 800 pounds lighter than a typical Fusion thanks to dozens of changes in parts and materials.

The instrument panel consists of a carbon fibre and nylon composite instead of steel. The rear window is made from the same tough but thin plastic that covers your cellphone.

The car has aluminum brake rotors that are 39 per cent lighter than cast iron ones and carbon fibre wheels that weigh 42 per cent less than aluminum ones.

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighter, the prototype can use the same small engine as Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subcompact Fiesta, which gets an estimated 45 mpg on the highway.

The car wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in dealerships anytime soon. For one thing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prohibitively expensive. Its seats, for example, cost up to $73 apiece because they have carbon fibre frames.

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Still, prototypes are helping Ford and other companies figure out the ideal mix of materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the technologies that will creep into vehicles in the next three to five years,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Zaluzec, Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical leader for materials and manufacturing research.

Some vehicles have already made a lightweight leap. Land Roverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Range Rover, which went on sale last year, dropped around 700 pounds (317 kilograms) with its all-aluminum body, while the new Acura MDX shed 275 pounds (124 kilograms) thanks to increased use of high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium.

Ford has unveiled an aluminumbody 2015 F-150 pickup, which shaves up to 700 pounds (317 kilograms) off the current version. The truck goes on sale later this year.

The average vehicle has gained more than 800 pounds over the last 12 years and now tops out at just over 3,900 pounds (1,770 kilograms), according to government data. Not only have cars gotten bigger, but safety features like air bags and more crash-resistant frames have also added weight. General Motorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chevrolet Volt electric car

has to drag around a 400-pound (180-kilogram) battery.

Morgan Stanley estimates than shaving 110 pounds (50 kilograms) off each of the 1 billion cars on the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads could save $40 billion in fuel each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightweighting is going to be with us for a long time,â&#x20AC;? said Hesham Ezzat, a technical fellow at GM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every manufacturer is going to have to leverage their entire palette of materials.â&#x20AC;?

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at some of the materials automakers will use to shed the pounds: HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL: Steel isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going away. Chances are, high-strength steel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a lighter and stronger steel mixed with other elements such as nickel and titanium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; already makes up at least 15 per cent of your carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight. Some newer models, such as the Cadillac ATS, are nearly 40 per cent high-strength steel.

High-strength steel costs about 15 per cent more than regular steel, but less than other materials such as

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aluminum. It still weighs more than aluminum, but continuing advances could cut that weight. Extremely thin but strong steels made with nanotechnology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which manipulates the metal at the molecular level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could be on cars by 2017.

ALUMINUM: The typical vehicle already contains around 340 pounds of aluminum, or about 10 per cent of the weight of a midsize car. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most commonly used in engines, wheels, hoods and trunk lids.

Aluminum is lighter than steel and easy to form into a variety of parts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also more corrosion-resistant than steel.

There are drawbacks. The supply of steel is many times greater than that of aluminum, and will be for many years. Aluminum also costs 30 per cent more than conventional steel, and a rapid increase in demand could make aluminum prices volatile.

Still, consultant McKinsey and Co. predicts aluminumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use in the auto industry will triple by 2030.

CARBON FIBRE: Airplanes use

it. Boats use it.

Carbon fibre is a high-strength material made from woven fibres.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half the weight of steel, it is resistant to dents and corrosion, and it offers the most design flexibility, since it can be shaped in ways that stamped metal canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

But the high cost of carbon fibre and the time it takes to form it into parts are huge barriers for the auto industry.

Petroleum-based strands must go through several stages before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re woven into carbon fibre. After that, it takes five minutes to form the material into a part, compared with one minute for steel or aluminum.

On an assembly line producing a car every minute, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply too long.

Plus, carbon fibre is five to six times more expensive than steel, according to McKinsey.

Automakers, the government and others are experimenting with cheaper materials for the fibres and faster-curing resins that could shorten the time to form parts. McKinsey believes that could significantly shrink the price gap by 2030.

Until then, expect to see carbon fibre in limited amounts on lowvolume or luxury cars. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which starts at $51,000, has a carbon fibre hood and roof, while the $41,350 BMW i3 electric car is built around a carbon fibre frame.

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Online music streaming on the rise in Canada, with most using YouTube tening to music for free online was YouTube, with 53 per cent of the respondents saying they streamed TORONTO tunes that way. here was some head-scratchAbout one in five said they ing when Apple recently streamed online feeds of AM or FM announced it was buying the radio stations and a similar number headphone and music streaming used a streaming service like Deezer, company Beats in a US$3 billion Rdio, Songza or Slacker. The use of deal. streaming music services in Canada But a Canadian report suggests doubled since 2012, according to Apple may be on to something, as the report. Of the regular audio audio streaming is on the rise and streamers, one in three said they the use of online music services has used at least one music service. doubled in a year.

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The average user who said they regularly streamed audio online estimated they typically spent a little over seven hours a week doing so.

Desktop and laptop computers were still the devices of choice for streaming. About 84 per cent of the users who regularly streamed online said they used a computer for music listening. About one in three music fans said they also used their smartphone to stream audio, one in five said they used a tablet, and one in 10 were playing songs through an Internet-connected TV. The Media Technology Monitor commissioned Forum Research Inc. to speak with 4,009 anglophones by phone between Oct. 7 and Dec. 1, 2013 about how they used technology. The survey results are considered accurate within 1.5 percentage points 19 times out of 20.

Another recent report by the NPD Group found that while large numbers of Canadians are transitioning to digital music, most listening is still done in their cars.

About 70 per cent of the Canadians surveyed in an online poll said they most commonly listened to music in their cars, followed by using a computer (57 per cent) or their TV (40 per cent).

The online survey was conducted with 2,653 Canadians from Jan. 10 through 22. The polling industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional body, the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association, says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error as they are not a random sample and therefore are not necessarily representative of the whole population.

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Billionaire hopes cooing, emotion sensing humanoid will change perceptions of robots Yuri Kageyama Associated Press

TOKYO cooing, gesturing humanoid on wheels that can decipher emotions has been unveiled in Japan by billionaire Masayoshi Son who says robots should be tender and make people smile.

Sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile phone company Softbank said last week that the robot it has dubbed Pepper will go on sale in Japan in February for 198,000 yen ($1,900).

Overseas sales plans are under consideration but undecided.

The machine, which has no legs, but has gently gesticulating hands appeared on a stage in a Tokyo suburb, cooing and humming. It dramatically touched hands with Son in a Genesis or E.T. moment.

Son, who told the crowd that his longtime dream was to go into the personal robot business, said Pepper has been programmed to read the emotions of people around it by recognizing expressions and voice tones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim is to develop affectionate robots that can make people smile,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Cuddly robots are not new in Japan, a nation dominated by â&#x20AC;&#x153;kawaii,â&#x20AC;? or cute culture, but no companion robot has emerged a major market success yet.

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. discontinued the Aibo pet-dog robot in 2006, despite any outcry from its fans. At that time, Sony had developed a child-

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Honda Motor Co. has developed the walking, talking Asimo robot, but that is too sophisticated and expensive for home use, and appears in Honda showrooms and gala events only. Even then, it is prone to glitches because of its complexity.

Many other Japanese companies, including Hitachi Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp., not to mention universities and startups, have developed various robots, big and small, which entertain and serve as companions.

There is little emphasis on delivering on practical work, in contrast to industrial robots at factories and military robots for war.

But the potential is great for intelligent machines as the number of elderly requiring care is expected to soar in rapidly-aging Japan in coming years.

Robotic technology is already used to check on the elderly and monitor their health and safety, but robots might also play a role in reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

The 121-centimetre tall, 28-kilogram white Pepper, which has no hair but two large doll-like eyes and a flat-panel display stuck on its chest, was developed jointly with Aldebaran Robotics, which produces autonomous humanoid robots.

Besides featuring the latest voice recognition, Pepper is loaded with more than a dozen sensors, including

two touch sensors in its hands, three touch sensors on its head, and six laser sensors and three bumper sensors in its base.

It also has two cameras and four microphones on its head and has Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking capabilities.

In Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstration, Pepper sang, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be loved.â&#x20AC;?

Softbank said Pepper can dance and tell jokes. The machine will be on display starting Friday at Softbank retailers.

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By Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon Awards Committee Engineers innovate, protect our health and safety and shape and influence our future by bringing us new technology and forward thinking design. The products and results of engineering are everywhere around us. When we take a drink of water, turn on a light, tweet, use a snowmobile, or cross a bridge, we benefit from the results of an engineer’s work. Every day we rely upon the work of engineers and yet the designation P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) and the engineering career is generally less understood than other careers.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) Awards Committee program goals include recognizing achievements of Yukon Professional Engineers and promoting excellence in engineering in Yukon. By doing so we also hope to raise awareness of engineering and our members’ achievements by advertising our awards programs and celebrating our awards recipients. As APEY is preparing for our annual awards luncheon, it is a good time to reflect on a year of engineering achievements in Yukon with a year in review. The engineering awards summarized in this article highlight the awards presented between the APEY February 2013 and March 2014 Annual General Meetings.

APEY Education Awards Each year, the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) presents up to two Education Awards to Yukon students entering into the second, third or fourth year of a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved university engineering program. These awards are named in the memory of two important engineers in Yukon history; and include a monetary award of $2,000 to assist the recipient student with their school expenses.

APEY is pleased to announce that the 2013 John D. Scott Memorial Educational Award and the Jim Y.C. Quong Memorial Educational Award were presented to two exceptional Yukon engineering students: Robyn Fortune received the Jim Y.C. Quong Memorial Award and Cody Reaume received the John D. Scott Memorial Award.

Robyn is in her 2nd year of a Mechanical Engineering Program at McGill University. Cody is in his 3rd year of an Integrated Engineering Program at University of British Columbia.

Cody Reaume – APEY Education Award Recipient

Robyn Fortune: APEY Education Award Recipient

These students, and others like them, represent a bright future for the engineering profession here in the Yukon.

For information about the annual APEY Educational Awards and our other awards, visit the APEY website at www.apey.yk.ca

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Engineering Excellence Awards

Fellowship of Engineers Canada

The Yukon Engineering Excellence Award was established by APEY to recognize eminent engineering achievements by Yukon Professional Engineers and to promote excellence in engineering applied to Yukon’s northern climate and terrain in the areas of applied research, design, innovation, construction and project management. Nominations for the 2013 award were evaluated on the following criteria: • Northern innovation/adaptation; • Sustainability - services that make environmental consideration of and/or increase the sustainability of northern communities; • Service to the community including enhancement of community services; and, • Enhancement of the quality of life through engineering and other works.

Engineers Canada is the national federation of the twelve provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. It serves the associations by delivering national programs that ensure the highest standards of engineering education, professional qualifications and professional practice.

In 2007, Engineers Canada created the Engineers Canada Fellowship to honour individuals who have given noteworthy service to the engineering profession through long service to the national body at a senior level or in a volunteer capacity for an Engineers Canada constituent association. Recipients of the Fellowship are entitled to use the designation “Fellow of Engineers Canada” and the letters “FEC” following their names.

The recipients of this award are presented to those who have given significantly to the professional engineering association, and have typically represented the organization as the face of the organization as its President, or on the Engineers Canada Board of Directors. Past recipients of Engineering Excellence Awards included:

2013 Engineering Excellence Award in 2012 and commissioned in February 2013. The new plant replaces the original 30 year old water plant and truck-fill station and will provide the community with a reliable source of high quality potable water. The new water plant includes two artesian sub-permafrost water wells, a manganese/ iron removal filtration system, a disinfection system, water storage and disinfection tanks, an overhead high volume truck fill arm, dual lead/lag truck-fill pumps, an energy efficient heating New – Old Crow Water Treatment Plant and ventilation system, and The 2013 APEY Engineering Excellence Award a new building designed to was presented at the March 2013 AGM, and withstand a 100 year flood. a subsequent lunch awards event to Stantec This project was challenging and some of the Architecture for their Old Crow Water Treatment constraints during design and construction that Plant project completed for Yukon Government were of particular interest to the review committee Community Services in Old Crow, Yukon between included: 2010 and 2013.

Permafrost: Several alternate building foundations Old Crow is Yukon’s northernmost community, were analyzed. A shallow steel foundation was is in an area of continuous permafrost, and does selected because it could be built quickly using not have year round road access which lends some local resources, would allow the building to be built challenges to developing infrastructure. Stantec as- above the 100 year flood, and was likely to survive sessed the water plant and truck fill station in 2010 a 100 year flood. and concluded that it was obsolete, did not meet 100 Year Flood Level: The floor elevation of the current standards, and had exceeded its service life. building was established based on the 100 year Stantec was retained by YG Community Services flood level, resulting in a tall building. Careful to design a new water treatment plant and truck fill attention to the aesthetic was required since the station for the community which was constructed building would be so prominent.

Extreme Temperatures: Old Crow ambient temperatures range from +30°C in the summer to -50°C in the winter.

Site Access: Since all construction material and equipment were to be flown to Old Crow from Fairbanks, Alaska, the equipment was designed and custom built to fit on Hercules aircraft including water and filtration tanks and building structural members.

Lack of Heavy Equipment: The Plant equipment and building structure was designed on the assumption that reliable heavy equipment was not available. The equipment and building would have to be assembled using ingenuity and brute force.

The 2013 award was accepted by Lee Fleming,

For their service to the professional engineering association, APEY conferred the designation “Fellow of Engineers Canada” on the following APEY members at the 2013 or 2014 AGMs and subsequent awards ceremonies:

• • • •

2013 – John Cormie, P.Eng. – Vice President 1979, President 1980, 1981, Past President 1982, Registrar 1985 - 1992 2013 – Ross Dorward, P.Eng. – Vice President 1996, 1997, President 1998, 1999 and 2000, Past President 2001 and 2002 2013 – Ryan Martin, P.Eng. – Vice President 2007, President 2008 and 2009, Past President 2010, 2011 and 2012.

2014 – Carl Friesen, P.Eng. – Vice President 2010, President, 2011 and 2012, Past President, 2013 and 2014

As in past years, biographies for each of the new recipients are provided below:

John Cormie, P.Eng., FEC. Lee Fleming, P.Eng. (Left) receiving Engineering Excellence Award P.Eng, a Mechanical Engineer with Stantec. Congratulations to Stantec Architecture and Yukon Government Infrastructure Development Branch for this award.

2014 Engineering Excellence Award There were four submissions for the 2014 Engineering Excellence Award: • Central District Services Building – Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, Carmacks by WV Engineering.

• Whitehorse Waterfront Wharf – Yukon Government – Infrastructure and Development Branch and Tetra Tech EBA New Carcross Water Treatment Plant • Carcross Water Treatment Plant - Opus DaytonKnight operator office/lab, vestibule, mechanical room and Consultants Ltd. heated truck bay. Water is supplied from Bennett • Nadahini Creek – Geosynthetic Reinforced Lake. Treatment includes cartridge filtration, Soil Integrated Bridge System – Yukon UV disinfection and chlorination. The treatment Government – Highways and Public Works system was designed to meet the “4-3-2-1” rule: 4 log virus reduction, 3 log protozoa reduction, 2 The submissions were very good and the treatment processes and 1 NTU or less. committee was challenged in selecting a winner.

The project was led by Engineering Consultant The evaluation process involved individual grading Opus Dayton Knight. Others on the project of each submission using a scoring matrix based team included Owner: Yukon Government on the evaluation criteria. The 2014 Award for Community Services Department, Urban Arts Engineering Excellence also went to a water Architecture, Tetra Tech EBA for Geotechnical treatment project; demonstrating the importance Engineering, Yucan Environmental Planning, and of safe and reliable drinking water. The winning General Contractor Wildstone Engineering and submission was presented by lead engineering Construction. consultant Opus DaytonKnight for the Carcross The Sustainable Design Strategies employed in Water Treatment Plant submission. This project this design included: was also a Yukon Government Community • The building is designed to promote Services Project funded with Build Canada confidence in the community water funding. infrastructure and delivery; The new plant is a state of the art, energy efficient • The building was designed to have a compact building, with secure process room, separate envelope

• 2008 – Tim Koepke, P.Eng. – President 1974 and 1975, Past President 1976, 1977 and 1978, Secretary 1973 - 1993 • 2008 – Richard Trimble, P.Eng. – Vice President 1984, President 1985 and 1986, Past President 1987 and 1988, Registrar 1998 - present.

• 2009 – Catherine Harwood, P.Eng. – Vice President 2000, 2001 and 2002, President 2003 and 2004, Past President 2005, 2006, 2007, Engineers Canada Director 2012 – present.

• 2009 – Bob Lorimer, P.Eng. – President 1996 and 1997, Past President 1998, 1999 and 2000, Engineers Canada Director 1999 - 2008 • 2010 – Wally Hidinger, P.Eng. – Vice President 1989, APEY President 1990 and 1991, Past President 1992. Contributed significantly to Act Revisions.

• 2010 – Glynnis Horrel, P.Eng. – Vice President 1986, APEY President 1987 and 1988, Past President 1989 Contributed significantly to Act Revisions.

• 2011 – Bob Baxter, P.Eng. – President 1991 and 1992, Past President 1993, Councillor 1994 - 1998, Engineers Canada Director 1996 - 1998 • 2012 – Keith Byram, P.Eng. – Vice President 1971, 1976, 1977 and 1978, President 1972, 1979 and 1980, Past President 1973, 1980 and 1981 • 2012 – Vern Haggard, P.Eng. – Engineers Canada Director 1986 to 1990, Councillor 1980 to 1991 • 2012 – Cord Hamilton, P.Eng. – Vice President 2003 & 2004, President 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2010, Past President 2008 & 2009, Engineers Canada Director 2009 -2011

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Spaces are designed to withstand heavy day to day use The building has been designed with natural lighting strategies with a north clerestory providing even light in the Water Treatment Room The building envelope has been designed to minimize heat loss The metal roofs have been designed to retain the snow blankets in the winter providing additional insulation Building materials are green certified, nontoxic with recycled content The variety of materials was minimized in the project minimizing the delivery of materials not available in Yukon.

The project utilized local expertise, trades and labour – and provides ongoing local employment.

The award was accepted by lead engineer – Ms. Carol Campbell, a Civil Engineer and Senior Carol Campbell (right) Project receiving Engineering Manager with Opus Excellence Award DaytonKnight practicing in Whitehorse. Carol is the Whitehorse Branch Manager for Opus DaytonKnight. The award was announced at the March 2014 AGM, and will be presented formally at an award luncheon in June.

John graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1970. He started his career in Vancouver and in December 1975, John moved to Whitehorse to the position of Director of Municipal Engineering in the Department of Highways and Public Works of the Yukon Government. John says the rewards included the

opportunity to get out to all the communities and travel along all the highways throughout the beautiful Yukon and that his young family always knew that a family ‘road trip’ was never complete without checking a garbage dump or two. As Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation from 1987 to 1993 John was responsible for overall management of the team that undertook the design, construction and operation and maintenance of the Yukon transportation system and the highway regulatory framework. From

Ryan graduated with a degree in Civil Environmental Engineering from Queen’s University in 1995. He subsequently completed a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, with a focus on hydrogeology, water and wastewater in 1997. He started his career in Vancouver BC, where he learned to practice in hydrogeology and

environmental engineering for water supply and mining projects and began working with and for First Nations clients; which soon became his career interests. He moved to Yukon in 1999 and joined EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. (now Tetra Tech EBA Inc.). He has been with Tetra Tech EBA for the past 17 years practicing in Yukon. His experience is primarily related to groundwater engineering, water supply, and mining environmental

studies in Canada’s northwest. Ryan has been a manager with Tetra Tech EBA for the past 4 years and is currently the Director of Water Resources for Tetra Tech’ EBA’s Environment Practice.

Ryan has been active in APEY for the past 7 years, serving as Vice President, President, Past President as well as several committee chair positions. He is recently temporarily retired from a committee chair position at APEY to focus more time with his young family.

Ross graduated from high school in Edmonton, Alberta in 1974.

Ross travelled abroad while completing his trade certification as a journeyman electrician specializing in instrument mechanics. After five years working in South East Asia he returned to Canada to complete a technology diploma followed by his degree in Electrical Engineering with distinction from the University of Alberta in 1992.

Upon graduation Ross relocated to Whitehorse to work with his father, Fred Dorward, P. Eng. to obtain his engineer in training experience. In 1993 he took over the engineering operations of his father’s company and formed Dorward Engineering Services Ltd. Ross was active in the Association of Profession Engineers of Yukon for 6 years from 1996 to 2003 in the positions of Vice President, President and Past President. Ross continues to be active in APEY and in Dorward

Engineering both in project work and in the mentoring of his engineers in training as well as providing expertise to the community at large. Ross’s late father Fred Dorward also gave significantly to the Professional Association as he served on APEY Council from 1987 to 1995 in various positions; he was APEY President in 1989 and CCPE Director (now Engineers Canada) from 1991 to 1995.

Carl obtained his B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1987. Carl started with Underhill in 1971 and became a partner in 1989.

He has managed branch offices and has performed large project management and legal and geomatics engineering survey projects in all regions of Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

and British Columbia as well as international projects. He is a specialist in project management, logistical organization, land claim surveys, mine construction project management, GPS, Photo, conventional geodetic control surveys, geomatics surveys in support of engineering design, Yukon condominium surveys and has also performed many other legal, engineering, underground tunnel and deformation surveys. Carl has served

extensively on professional bodies since the start of his career. His volunteering with APEY has included Committee work, Councillor, Vice President, President and Past President (current).

Ryan Martin, P.Eng., FEC.

Ryan Martin (left) receiving FEC Award

Ross Dorward, P.Eng., FEC.

Ross Dorward giving acceptance speech after receiving FEC Award

Carl Friesen, P.Eng. , FEC.

Carl Friesen (left) receiving FEC Award

1993 to his retirement in 2002, John was Deputy Minister of Community and Transportation Services. John was active in APEY as President in 1979, 1980 and 1981, Past President in 1982, and Registrar from 1985 to 1992. Since John’s retirement from work and APEY, he has lived on Vancouver Island and become a happy grandfather, a novice fly fisher, and an unsuccessful grower of pinot noir grapes.

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Yukon Engineering

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n i r a e Y A Review

By Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon Awards Committee Engineers innovate, protect our health and safety and shape and influence our future by bringing us new technology and forward thinking design. The products and results of engineering are everywhere around us. When we take a drink of water, turn on a light, tweet, use a snowmobile, or cross a bridge, we benefit from the results of an engineer’s work. Every day we rely upon the work of engineers and yet the designation P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) and the engineering career is generally less understood than other careers.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) Awards Committee program goals include recognizing achievements of Yukon Professional Engineers and promoting excellence in engineering in Yukon. By doing so we also hope to raise awareness of engineering and our members’ achievements by advertising our awards programs and celebrating our awards recipients. As APEY is preparing for our annual awards luncheon, it is a good time to reflect on a year of engineering achievements in Yukon with a year in review. The engineering awards summarized in this article highlight the awards presented between the APEY February 2013 and March 2014 Annual General Meetings.

APEY Education Awards Each year, the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) presents up to two Education Awards to Yukon students entering into the second, third or fourth year of a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved university engineering program. These awards are named in the memory of two important engineers in Yukon history; and include a monetary award of $2,000 to assist the recipient student with their school expenses.

APEY is pleased to announce that the 2013 John D. Scott Memorial Educational Award and the Jim Y.C. Quong Memorial Educational Award were presented to two exceptional Yukon engineering students: Robyn Fortune received the Jim Y.C. Quong Memorial Award and Cody Reaume received the John D. Scott Memorial Award.

Robyn is in her 2nd year of a Mechanical Engineering Program at McGill University. Cody is in his 3rd year of an Integrated Engineering Program at University of British Columbia.

Cody Reaume – APEY Education Award Recipient

Robyn Fortune: APEY Education Award Recipient

These students, and others like them, represent a bright future for the engineering profession here in the Yukon.

For information about the annual APEY Educational Awards and our other awards, visit the APEY website at www.apey.yk.ca

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

Engineering Excellence Awards

Fellowship of Engineers Canada

The Yukon Engineering Excellence Award was established by APEY to recognize eminent engineering achievements by Yukon Professional Engineers and to promote excellence in engineering applied to Yukon’s northern climate and terrain in the areas of applied research, design, innovation, construction and project management. Nominations for the 2013 award were evaluated on the following criteria: • Northern innovation/adaptation; • Sustainability - services that make environmental consideration of and/or increase the sustainability of northern communities; • Service to the community including enhancement of community services; and, • Enhancement of the quality of life through engineering and other works.

Engineers Canada is the national federation of the twelve provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. It serves the associations by delivering national programs that ensure the highest standards of engineering education, professional qualifications and professional practice.

In 2007, Engineers Canada created the Engineers Canada Fellowship to honour individuals who have given noteworthy service to the engineering profession through long service to the national body at a senior level or in a volunteer capacity for an Engineers Canada constituent association. Recipients of the Fellowship are entitled to use the designation “Fellow of Engineers Canada” and the letters “FEC” following their names.

The recipients of this award are presented to those who have given significantly to the professional engineering association, and have typically represented the organization as the face of the organization as its President, or on the Engineers Canada Board of Directors. Past recipients of Engineering Excellence Awards included:

2013 Engineering Excellence Award in 2012 and commissioned in February 2013. The new plant replaces the original 30 year old water plant and truck-fill station and will provide the community with a reliable source of high quality potable water. The new water plant includes two artesian sub-permafrost water wells, a manganese/ iron removal filtration system, a disinfection system, water storage and disinfection tanks, an overhead high volume truck fill arm, dual lead/lag truck-fill pumps, an energy efficient heating New – Old Crow Water Treatment Plant and ventilation system, and The 2013 APEY Engineering Excellence Award a new building designed to was presented at the March 2013 AGM, and withstand a 100 year flood. a subsequent lunch awards event to Stantec This project was challenging and some of the Architecture for their Old Crow Water Treatment constraints during design and construction that Plant project completed for Yukon Government were of particular interest to the review committee Community Services in Old Crow, Yukon between included: 2010 and 2013.

Permafrost: Several alternate building foundations Old Crow is Yukon’s northernmost community, were analyzed. A shallow steel foundation was is in an area of continuous permafrost, and does selected because it could be built quickly using not have year round road access which lends some local resources, would allow the building to be built challenges to developing infrastructure. Stantec as- above the 100 year flood, and was likely to survive sessed the water plant and truck fill station in 2010 a 100 year flood. and concluded that it was obsolete, did not meet 100 Year Flood Level: The floor elevation of the current standards, and had exceeded its service life. building was established based on the 100 year Stantec was retained by YG Community Services flood level, resulting in a tall building. Careful to design a new water treatment plant and truck fill attention to the aesthetic was required since the station for the community which was constructed building would be so prominent.

Extreme Temperatures: Old Crow ambient temperatures range from +30°C in the summer to -50°C in the winter.

Site Access: Since all construction material and equipment were to be flown to Old Crow from Fairbanks, Alaska, the equipment was designed and custom built to fit on Hercules aircraft including water and filtration tanks and building structural members.

Lack of Heavy Equipment: The Plant equipment and building structure was designed on the assumption that reliable heavy equipment was not available. The equipment and building would have to be assembled using ingenuity and brute force.

The 2013 award was accepted by Lee Fleming,

For their service to the professional engineering association, APEY conferred the designation “Fellow of Engineers Canada” on the following APEY members at the 2013 or 2014 AGMs and subsequent awards ceremonies:

• • • •

2013 – John Cormie, P.Eng. – Vice President 1979, President 1980, 1981, Past President 1982, Registrar 1985 - 1992 2013 – Ross Dorward, P.Eng. – Vice President 1996, 1997, President 1998, 1999 and 2000, Past President 2001 and 2002 2013 – Ryan Martin, P.Eng. – Vice President 2007, President 2008 and 2009, Past President 2010, 2011 and 2012.

2014 – Carl Friesen, P.Eng. – Vice President 2010, President, 2011 and 2012, Past President, 2013 and 2014

As in past years, biographies for each of the new recipients are provided below:

John Cormie, P.Eng., FEC. Lee Fleming, P.Eng. (Left) receiving Engineering Excellence Award P.Eng, a Mechanical Engineer with Stantec. Congratulations to Stantec Architecture and Yukon Government Infrastructure Development Branch for this award.

2014 Engineering Excellence Award There were four submissions for the 2014 Engineering Excellence Award: • Central District Services Building – Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, Carmacks by WV Engineering.

• Whitehorse Waterfront Wharf – Yukon Government – Infrastructure and Development Branch and Tetra Tech EBA New Carcross Water Treatment Plant • Carcross Water Treatment Plant - Opus DaytonKnight operator office/lab, vestibule, mechanical room and Consultants Ltd. heated truck bay. Water is supplied from Bennett • Nadahini Creek – Geosynthetic Reinforced Lake. Treatment includes cartridge filtration, Soil Integrated Bridge System – Yukon UV disinfection and chlorination. The treatment Government – Highways and Public Works system was designed to meet the “4-3-2-1” rule: 4 log virus reduction, 3 log protozoa reduction, 2 The submissions were very good and the treatment processes and 1 NTU or less. committee was challenged in selecting a winner.

The project was led by Engineering Consultant The evaluation process involved individual grading Opus Dayton Knight. Others on the project of each submission using a scoring matrix based team included Owner: Yukon Government on the evaluation criteria. The 2014 Award for Community Services Department, Urban Arts Engineering Excellence also went to a water Architecture, Tetra Tech EBA for Geotechnical treatment project; demonstrating the importance Engineering, Yucan Environmental Planning, and of safe and reliable drinking water. The winning General Contractor Wildstone Engineering and submission was presented by lead engineering Construction. consultant Opus DaytonKnight for the Carcross The Sustainable Design Strategies employed in Water Treatment Plant submission. This project this design included: was also a Yukon Government Community • The building is designed to promote Services Project funded with Build Canada confidence in the community water funding. infrastructure and delivery; The new plant is a state of the art, energy efficient • The building was designed to have a compact building, with secure process room, separate envelope

• 2008 – Tim Koepke, P.Eng. – President 1974 and 1975, Past President 1976, 1977 and 1978, Secretary 1973 - 1993 • 2008 – Richard Trimble, P.Eng. – Vice President 1984, President 1985 and 1986, Past President 1987 and 1988, Registrar 1998 - present.

• 2009 – Catherine Harwood, P.Eng. – Vice President 2000, 2001 and 2002, President 2003 and 2004, Past President 2005, 2006, 2007, Engineers Canada Director 2012 – present.

• 2009 – Bob Lorimer, P.Eng. – President 1996 and 1997, Past President 1998, 1999 and 2000, Engineers Canada Director 1999 - 2008 • 2010 – Wally Hidinger, P.Eng. – Vice President 1989, APEY President 1990 and 1991, Past President 1992. Contributed significantly to Act Revisions.

• 2010 – Glynnis Horrel, P.Eng. – Vice President 1986, APEY President 1987 and 1988, Past President 1989 Contributed significantly to Act Revisions.

• 2011 – Bob Baxter, P.Eng. – President 1991 and 1992, Past President 1993, Councillor 1994 - 1998, Engineers Canada Director 1996 - 1998 • 2012 – Keith Byram, P.Eng. – Vice President 1971, 1976, 1977 and 1978, President 1972, 1979 and 1980, Past President 1973, 1980 and 1981 • 2012 – Vern Haggard, P.Eng. – Engineers Canada Director 1986 to 1990, Councillor 1980 to 1991 • 2012 – Cord Hamilton, P.Eng. – Vice President 2003 & 2004, President 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2010, Past President 2008 & 2009, Engineers Canada Director 2009 -2011

• •

• • • • •

Spaces are designed to withstand heavy day to day use The building has been designed with natural lighting strategies with a north clerestory providing even light in the Water Treatment Room The building envelope has been designed to minimize heat loss The metal roofs have been designed to retain the snow blankets in the winter providing additional insulation Building materials are green certified, nontoxic with recycled content The variety of materials was minimized in the project minimizing the delivery of materials not available in Yukon.

The project utilized local expertise, trades and labour – and provides ongoing local employment.

The award was accepted by lead engineer – Ms. Carol Campbell, a Civil Engineer and Senior Carol Campbell (right) Project receiving Engineering Manager with Opus Excellence Award DaytonKnight practicing in Whitehorse. Carol is the Whitehorse Branch Manager for Opus DaytonKnight. The award was announced at the March 2014 AGM, and will be presented formally at an award luncheon in June.

John graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1970. He started his career in Vancouver and in December 1975, John moved to Whitehorse to the position of Director of Municipal Engineering in the Department of Highways and Public Works of the Yukon Government. John says the rewards included the

opportunity to get out to all the communities and travel along all the highways throughout the beautiful Yukon and that his young family always knew that a family ‘road trip’ was never complete without checking a garbage dump or two. As Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation from 1987 to 1993 John was responsible for overall management of the team that undertook the design, construction and operation and maintenance of the Yukon transportation system and the highway regulatory framework. From

Ryan graduated with a degree in Civil Environmental Engineering from Queen’s University in 1995. He subsequently completed a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, with a focus on hydrogeology, water and wastewater in 1997. He started his career in Vancouver BC, where he learned to practice in hydrogeology and

environmental engineering for water supply and mining projects and began working with and for First Nations clients; which soon became his career interests. He moved to Yukon in 1999 and joined EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. (now Tetra Tech EBA Inc.). He has been with Tetra Tech EBA for the past 17 years practicing in Yukon. His experience is primarily related to groundwater engineering, water supply, and mining environmental

studies in Canada’s northwest. Ryan has been a manager with Tetra Tech EBA for the past 4 years and is currently the Director of Water Resources for Tetra Tech’ EBA’s Environment Practice.

Ryan has been active in APEY for the past 7 years, serving as Vice President, President, Past President as well as several committee chair positions. He is recently temporarily retired from a committee chair position at APEY to focus more time with his young family.

Ross graduated from high school in Edmonton, Alberta in 1974.

Ross travelled abroad while completing his trade certification as a journeyman electrician specializing in instrument mechanics. After five years working in South East Asia he returned to Canada to complete a technology diploma followed by his degree in Electrical Engineering with distinction from the University of Alberta in 1992.

Upon graduation Ross relocated to Whitehorse to work with his father, Fred Dorward, P. Eng. to obtain his engineer in training experience. In 1993 he took over the engineering operations of his father’s company and formed Dorward Engineering Services Ltd. Ross was active in the Association of Profession Engineers of Yukon for 6 years from 1996 to 2003 in the positions of Vice President, President and Past President. Ross continues to be active in APEY and in Dorward

Engineering both in project work and in the mentoring of his engineers in training as well as providing expertise to the community at large. Ross’s late father Fred Dorward also gave significantly to the Professional Association as he served on APEY Council from 1987 to 1995 in various positions; he was APEY President in 1989 and CCPE Director (now Engineers Canada) from 1991 to 1995.

Carl obtained his B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1987. Carl started with Underhill in 1971 and became a partner in 1989.

He has managed branch offices and has performed large project management and legal and geomatics engineering survey projects in all regions of Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

and British Columbia as well as international projects. He is a specialist in project management, logistical organization, land claim surveys, mine construction project management, GPS, Photo, conventional geodetic control surveys, geomatics surveys in support of engineering design, Yukon condominium surveys and has also performed many other legal, engineering, underground tunnel and deformation surveys. Carl has served

extensively on professional bodies since the start of his career. His volunteering with APEY has included Committee work, Councillor, Vice President, President and Past President (current).

Ryan Martin, P.Eng., FEC.

Ryan Martin (left) receiving FEC Award

Ross Dorward, P.Eng., FEC.

Ross Dorward giving acceptance speech after receiving FEC Award

Carl Friesen, P.Eng. , FEC.

Carl Friesen (left) receiving FEC Award

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Combined childhood vaccine induces more febrile seizures; numbers still low Helen Branswell

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of the combined shot between 12 and 23 months had double the risk of having a seizure than those who got a measles, mumps and rubella shot in one arm and a chickenpox shot in the other.

While the risk is double, it is still small.

The study suggests between three and four more children per 10,000 kids who get the combined shot will end up seeing a doctor or going to a hospital emergency room because of a febrile seizure.

The study is published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

The lead author is Shannon MacDonald, a nurse and a postdoctoral fellow in the University of Calgary’s faculty of medicine.

MacDonald says it is important to monitor vaccine safety and to inform parents of any detected adverse side-effects.

But she says the risks from the diseases this vaccine protects against remain much higher than the side-effects occasionally reported after its use.

“So it’s an important finding but it’s not a reason for somebody to not vaccinate their child,” says MacDonald.

“It’s a very small number.

And … the risk of febrile seizures from measles disease is very high. It’s 60 to 70 seizures per 10,000 children, compared to what we were talking about, which was an increased risk of

three per 10,000.”

As well, an average of one in 1,000 children who contract measles will suffer swelling of the brain and about one in 1,000 die from measles, MacDonald says.

The findings are in keeping with those of research done elsewhere, says Dr. Kumanan Wilson, senior scientist at the Ottawa Health Research Institute.

He says parents should be alerted to the increased risk, especially as these seizures typically happen seven to 10 days after a child gets the shot.

If parents aren’t warned of the possibility, they may not expect a side-effect to develop such a long time after the vaccination. It could be unsettling for parents, Wilson says.

MacDonald agrees, saying parents should be told to be on the lookout for fever and treat it promptly if the child develops a temperature.

The researchers looked at nearly 277,000 children in Alberta who were vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella – the virus that causes chickenpox – between 2006 and 2012.

Alberta introduced the combined vaccine in 2010.

MacDonald and her co-authors looked at rates of febrile seizures in the children who received separate vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella

(one shot) and varicella from 2006 to 2009, and compared those rates to the experience seen after the combined vaccine was put into use.

Nine of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories now use the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, made by GlaxoSmithKline. A similar combined vaccine in the United States, made by Merck, has also been linked to increased rates of febrile seizures.

In fact, last December the World Health Organization’s expert committee on vaccinations, which goes by the acronym SAGE (Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization) published a report noting the increased risk of febrile seizures associated with these combination vaccines.

They said seizures were reported at a rate of seven to nine per 10,000 children who received the four-component vaccine as compared to three to four per 10,000 for children who got a measles, mumps and rubella shot and a separate chickenpox vaccine.

MacDonald says parents may want to discuss with their child’s doctor whether the child should be given the combination shot or a separate varicella vaccine.

And Wilson says researchers should look into the cost to the health-care system of this increase in febrile seizures.

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TORONTO n his last day of high school, Mike Myers was accepted to York University’s film program and – being a self-described “pseudo-intellectual punk-rocker” – the man who would eventually go on to create some of the silliest characters in recent film history knew instantly what he wanted to make: serious-minded documentary.

Sure, the actor who would later create the outsized goofballs of Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek always loved comedy, but at that time he was more inspired by realistic drama like Goin’ Down the Road and such innovative docs as F for Fake and Medium Cool.

And his debut as a documentary filmmaker might have indeed happened sooner if not for one thing: the stubbornness of his dream subject, genial showbiz impresario Shep Gordon.

Myers met Gordon on the set of “Wayne’s World” in 1991, when they negotiated which tune by Alice Cooper – a Gordon client – would be included in the film. Soon after, Myers was on vacation in Hawaii when Gordon invited him to a luau he was throwing that would be attended by the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Far from a party-hopping Hollywood sort – “I’d been to maybe two parties where there’s huge stars,” says the actor – Myers was instead struck by his host, who was “compassionate and generous” and seemingly in possession of a limitless trove of jawdropping Hollywood anecdotes.

“At that moment I said to him, ‘Can I do a film about you?’ And he just said: ‘Uhh… No.”’ Myers recalled with a laugh, exactly mimicking Gordon’s voice, in a telephone interview this week.

“I just kept asking for 20 years.”

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Gordon’s tale is, to say the least, unlikely. After growing up in Long Island and attending the University of Buffalo, he wound up hanging out at Hollywood’s Landmark Motor Hotel as a 21-year-old who fortuitously was punched in the face by Janis Joplin – thus marking his strange entrypoint into a social circle that also included Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.

Little more than a drug dealer at the time, Gordon thought he’d provide a legitimate front for his activities by managing Alice Cooper, an unruly and unpolished band that had rode a series of splashy stunts to local infamy but little more.

Gordon would help bring worldwide fame to Cooper – the band and its lead singer, who would take that name as his own – while building an impressive list of clients that included Anne Murray, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and Emeril Lagasse (in fact, Gordon is feted in the film for essentially inventing the celebrity chef concept).

Described by Myers as a “perfect combination of Brian Epstein, Marshall McLuhan and Mr. Magoo,” Gordon bore a seemingly limitless capacity for sex and drugs, and it’s thus unsurprising that celeb interviewees including Michael Douglas, Stallone and Tom Arnold provided more outrageous anecdotes than Myers could possibly cram into a 90-minute film.

“There were so many fantastic stories that my joke was that there would be a companion piece called ‘Honourable Mensch,”’ said Myers, inspiring peals of laughter from Gordon, who dialled into the call from Maui.

Myers knew that would be the case going in. He recalls many evenings in Hawaii when he would persuade Gordon to stay up a little later – “he goes to bed insanely early,” Myers notes – to tell another story.

Not that Gordon minded.

“He loved hearing my stories and

I love telling my stories – and I don’t usually have an audience,” Gordon said. “I’ve had this Forrest Gumpridiculous life of great moments.”

Not all such moments were flattering, but Gordon made no effort to omit potentially embarrassing passages from the film (“there were parts of the movie that were a little difficult for me to watch, but they’re real,” he said).

In fact, the entire film wasn’t necessarily an easy experience to sit through for Gordon. After basing his life around celebrating and inspiring the success of others, the spotlight wasn’t a comfortable fit.

“It’s embarrassing a little bit for me to see myself on the screen, to think about taking 90 minutes of a person’s life, looking at me. That’s not what I ever envisioned my role on the planet was,” he said.

“But I see the reaction of the people after the movie … and it’s really touching people in such a deep and poignant way towards the good, rather than the dark. And I’m proud to be part of it.”

Myers, too, ventured out of his comfort zone here to an extent.

And yet, while Supermensch marks the 51-year-old’s formal directorial debut, the Emmy winner wrote every installment of Austin Powers and Wayne’s World and, given his notoriously meticulous nature, might have been more involved in those productions than your average film star.

He certainly still had much to learn – “the art of documentary filmmaking has been something that I’ve held in unbelievably high and warm regard,” he notes – but said the divisions between roles onset have been fluid even as far back as his days on Saturday Night Live.

“One of the great things about working with Lorne Michaels is if you write your material, you have to produce your material,” said Myers, whose wife recently gave birth to the couple’s second child. “On a comedy, you end up being a stunt co-ordinator of the comedic sequences. …

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 There’s a thousand ways to shoot any given comedy or action sequence, and so you’re always part of that team.

“That’s a tradition that Lorne Michaels believes firmly in. … I thought I was going to be a director anyways and the great tutelage of Lorne Michaels is that you’re forced to be part of the mise-en-scene and all of it.”

Still, says Myers, Supermensch should not be viewed as a professional precursor.

He was primarily motivated by his adoration of Gordon, which comes through clearly even during this interview. After Myers digresses

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Laughing all the while in the background, Myers marvels: “This is my first time hearing this.”

In one of his own interview segments in the film, Myers calls Gordon the nicest person he’s ever met – a sentiment echoed by several other interviewees. So speaking now, Myers was certain to shift focus from his behind-the-camera debut back to his reluctant star.

“I have such respect for documentarians. I’m honoured that the movie got distributed. That’s my personal artistic part of it, as an artist,” he said.

“As a friend of Shep, this isn’t a career move. I love Shep and I wanted his story to be told.

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LIFE In the footsteps of Aurore of the Yukon Keith Halliday and his family plan to hike and paddle more than 900 kilometres, from Dyea to Dawson City Keith Halliday Special for the News

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ne of the things I have enjoyed most since we published Aurore of the Yukon is working with the kids in the MacBride camps or school programs.

They always ask great questions, like “Why do people care so much about gold?” or “If they couldn’t fly to the Klondike, why didn’t they go by spaceship?”

It’s fun to watch the kids’ brains spin as they think about getting to Dawson City with no road, no RVs and no backseat DVD player. “Have you ever done it?” they ask.

It’s another good question, and a humbling one for most Yukon adults.

How many people do you know who’ve gone from Dyea to Dawson?

Not just in bits and pieces, but the whole way in one go?

So, in the spirit of Aurore, we’re going to give it a try this summer.

Starting next Tuesday morning, our family – Stacy, Kieran, Aline, Pascale, Ewan and me – will leave Dyea and hike over the Chilkoot Pass to Bennett. There we’ll meet our kayaks and set off for Dawson.

We are lightweights compared to the stampeders. They shivered in soggy wool and canvas. We’ll have Goretex and Smartwool. They built their own boats and chinked the gaps with worn-out long underwear. We have sleek Boreal Design sea kayaks, delivered to Bennett by the nice folks at White Pass. They had to carry everything they needed. We plan to have lattes at Caribou Crossing Coffee and malts at Riverside as we go by.

But the journey is still over 900 kilometres. Even if we aren’t roughing it like the old Sourdoughs, we hope to get a glimpse of their experience and see our Yukon the way most people used to: from a river.

I grew up listening to river stories.

You seem to hear the old names less often around Whitehorse these days; magical names like Hootalinqua, Fort Selkirk, Five Finger Rapids or the Thirty Mile. I’m looking forward to seeing them again.

We’ll also pass the remains of the Cyr Dredge, an unsuccessful mining venture by my great-uncle. My son dumped his kayak in a careless moment last time we passed, keeping the family tradition of bad luck on that stretch of river going.

The trip is going to slow us down.

We live in an age where airport departures are timed to the minute.

People get upset if our 3:11 flight leaves at 3:20. Mapquest tells us our itineraries to three decimal places.

Like our forebears, we will be totally at the mercy of the Yukon weather. Flooding near Finnegan’s Point or an ice-jam near Happy Camp could delay us. The upper lakes like Bennett can be dangerously

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Keith Halliday hoists a kayak with his wife, Stacy, and their children Pascale and Ewan. The Hallidays are about to embark on an epic trip from Dyea to Dawson City, starting June 17.

windy and we may spend a lot of time beached, catching up on The Klondike Stampede by Tappan Adney or the latest wizard/vampire/alien book series.

Like many groups headed for the Klondike back in the day, some members of the party may begin to question whether the expedition was such a great idea. In the Halliday family, this will mean the other five members will wonder what dad was thinking.

We may also get brilliant Yukon weather and a nice tailwind. When the super-athletes from the Yukon River Quest blow past us, I’m hoping to be enjoying the sun rather than suffering with a north wind blowing the rain into my face.

I’m also looking forward to some pan-fried grayling or lake trout, although they won’t be as easy to catch as Adney describes in 1898 before a century of fishing took its toll.

The MacBride will be tracking our progress daily, and we’ll be posting our progress on Facebook and Twitter using a satellite gadget. The staff at MacBride promise to keep us humble by posting photos and artefacts from their collection. If we complain about the Golden Stairs, they’ve got a photo of a Tlingit porter loaded with wooden boxes. If we think Tagish Lake is too long, they’ll put up a snap of exhausted looking

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The Halliday family hopes Bennett Lake will be this calm when they cross it.

men rowing home-made scows past the old Tagish police post.

We shall see if we make it all the way to Dawson before we run out of time and have to return to the realities of work and PowerPoint. Since my ancestors, who were impressively

tough characters, didn’t make it much past Whitehorse during the gold rush, it seems unlikely we soft 21st century Yukoners will.

But we’ll do our best. Perhaps, with a good tailwind and encouragement from friends along the river,

we’ll make it. Wish us luck!

Keith Halliday is the author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. You can follow the trip at www.macbridemuseum. com, by Twitter @hallidaykeith or on Keith’s Facebook page.

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Underwhelmed by your summer job? It may be more valuable than you realize Romina Maurino Canadian Press

TORONTO hen Christina Di Rosa graduated from McMaster University last December, she applied for dozens of internships but, in the end, opted to return to her summer job at a local golf course as a way to make some money.

“A lot of my friends right now are just working office jobs, whatever they can get their hands on,” said Di Rosa, 22.

“The most important thing right now for students is to get money – we’re not going to get hired anywhere without a postgraduate degree, so we have to save up (for that).”

While the English literature grad was busy during university – taking part in job shadowing programs and volunteering with schoolteachers – she wonders if any of that experience will be relevant now that she’s decided to return to school to pursue a different path, perhaps in public relations.

But experts say students unable to land summer jobs in their chosen fields shouldn’t assume it will hurt their career goals as there is more value in menial summers jobs than millenials think.

Sharon Irwin-Foulon, executive director of Career Management and Corporate Recruiting at the Ivey Business School at Western University, says any kind of experience can help boost your resume if you have a well-thought out narrative that leads employers to understand

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the skills and experience gained.

“I had a student a couple of years ago who chose to do the College Pro-Painting route because he wanted to force himself to be accountable for raising his own money and, more than that, he wanted to test his own ability to sell, because he didn’t think he was good at it,” she said.

“Just on that alone, that he had an awareness he wasn’t good at it and that he was pushing himself – we loved him for that.”

Accenture, a global management consulting firm, recruits students from university campuses and says what it values most in candidates is how wellrounded they are.

While grades matter, the firm looks at additional experience, whether it’s a part-time job, a summer job, an internship or volunteer work.

“We don’t necessarily place a preference on one over the other, what we look at is the overall package,” said Nicholas Greschner, a human resources director with Accenture in Montreal.

“It’s not about where the work was performed or the employer, it’s more about what they did. It could be completely in a different field. It’s all about what you did with that experience.”

In addition to paid work, that experience can also come from activities on campus throughout the school year or other extra-curricular activities.

“What we hear from employers is that they’re looking for people with the skills and ability

to do the work, and that can come from different places,” said Cathy Keates, director of Queen’s Career Services.

“In general, employers hire someone who can make a really strong case that they have what they need, and that evidence for your case can come from different types of experiences.”

The ability to communicate effectively, work in a team and problem solve will always be valuable skills, she said, but initiative can be what really makes a candidate stand out.

And if there is no paid work on the horizon, the best thing students can do to show they are motivated go-getters is to volunteer.

“Obviously everyone would like to have a summer job, but sometimes you try for a few jobs and it just doesn’t pan out,” said Greschner.

“It happens, it’s OK. But do something about it. It’s better to do volunteer work for four weeks than to have nothing on your calendar.”

Students who spent the summer volunteering can also make a case for being goal-focused and engaged, since they can use that experience to point to the fact that they chose to spend their free time volunteering with an organization they believed in instead of sitting in their parents’ basement, IrwinFoulon said.

“It’s not necessarily the credentials,” she said.

“I think sometimes that’s where kids get caught up as opposed to the skill set and attitude.”

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Coke ad reminds people it takes 23 minutes of cycling to burn off a can of soda Candice Choi Associated Press

NEW YORK oca-Cola is taking on obesity, this time with an online video showing how fun it could be to burn off the 140 calories in a can of its soda.

In the ad, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest beverage maker asks what would happen if people paid for a can of Coke by first working off the calories it contained. The ad, which notes that it typically takes 23 minutes of cycling to achieve that, shows a montage of people on a giant stationary bicycle happily trying to earn a can of its cola, with carnival music playing in the background.

The video is unusual because it so frankly addresses how many calories are in its drink. But it also takes a frequent criticism used by health advocates and spins it in a happy light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so clever on so many levels, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twisted too,â&#x20AC;? said Michele Simon, a public Cans of Coca-Cola in Doral, Florida. health lawyer and author of Appetite for Profit: How the Simon said she thought movie, which is critical of the Food Industry Undermines food industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketing the video was a response to Our Health and How to Fight tactics. In the movie, a health Back. the recently released Fed Up advocate states that a child would have to bike for an hour and 15 minutes to burn off the calories in a 20-ounce Coke.

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Coca-Cola, based in Atlanta, began addressing obesity for the first time in a TV ad last year. That ad took a far more serious tone, with a voiceover stating that weight gain is the result of consuming too many calories of any kind, not just soda.

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Judith Snyder, a Coca-Cola spokeswoman, said the latest video is part of a series that show â&#x20AC;&#x153;moments of delight and surpriseâ&#x20AC;? with Coke. She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intended to address the theme of energy balance in a lighthearted way.

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Waistlines worldwide are starting to bulge; study finds more than 2 billion people now heavy years ago. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everywhere.â&#x20AC;?

In Britain, the independent health watchdog issued new advice Wednesday recommending that heavy people be sent to free weight-loss classes to drop about 3 per cent of their weight.

It reasoned that losing just a few pounds improves health and is more realistic. About two in three adults in the U.K. are overweight, making it the fattest country in Western Europe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not something where you can just wake up one morning and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am going to lose 10 pounds,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Mike Kelly, the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public health director, in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes resolve and it takes encouragement.â&#x20AC;?

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LONDON lmost a third of the world is now fat, and no country has been able to curb obesity rates in the last three decades, according to a new global analysis.

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Not just sports: Outdoor play should be a key part of kids’ activity, experts say Lauren La Rose Canadian Press

TORONTO s children gear up to participate in sports leagues and camps this summer, experts say it’s important to ensure time is also devoted for youngsters to enjoy less structured outdoor, active play.

Mark Tremblay, chief scientific officer of Active Healthy Kids Canada, has previously described active play as the “overlooked sibling” of the physical activity equation.

“We need to let (children) go play in the sandpit and run through the stream and get their shoes dirty and get grass stains on their knees,” he said in an interview at the recent Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children in Toronto.

“The beauty of that sort of freedom is there’s limitless opportunity. It’s only at the limits of the mind to create … what can you do with yourself, what can you do chasing a frog. And every day, it can be a new adventure. It doesn’t cost anything.”

William Pickett, head of the department of community health and epidemiology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., said there are obvious fitness benefits

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But Pickett said it can offer a boost in other ways, such as “subtle benefits” to emotional health, like feeling a connection to nature.

“I think (the concept of) allowing our kids room to move needs to be expanded,” said Tremblay, director of Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute.

“When we look across at other countries, those that are excelling have done that. It’s either inherent in the way they live, or they’ve been able to allow… the interaction with nature and the outdoors to just occur organically – whereas it’s anything but organic in our society.

“I think we need that better balance of active transportation, active play, organized sport, incidental movement – all of those pieces regularly, inherent, pervasive throughout the day,” he added.

Yet, while many of Canada’s kids have access to parks and playgrounds and take part in organized sports, the physical activity levels of the country’s youngsters lagged near the back of the pack among 15 countries, according to a recent report.

The Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

get 4.1 hours of physical activity a week while taking part in unorganized physical activities outside of school – whether alone or with a friend.

Deb Lowther, who writes about fitness and nutrition on her website Raising Healthy Kids, works diligently to model an active lifestyle for her three daughters: 12-year-old Julia, 10-year-old Brooke and eight-year-old Amy. The Burlington, Ont., resident is an avid runner, and both she and her husband, Stuart, participated in a half Ironman triathlon last year. Whether they’re hiking, skiing or taking a dip in the backyard pool, being active is a pivotal part of family life for both parents and kids.

Galit Rodan/The Canadian Press Still, the girls are also afforded Amy Lowther, 8, reaches for the beach balls thrown at her the chance to take part in less by parents Deb and Stuart Lowther as she jumps off the structured play. Lowther said they diving board in the family’s backyard pool in Burlington, keep the garage stocked with hula Ontario on Sunday, June 1. hoops, skipping ropes, basketballs, saw Canada assigned a D minus hours spent being idle, expending bikes and other equipment to help keep the kids moving. for overall physical activity levels little movement or energy.

“There’s a whole bin of stuff No grade was available on the with only seven per cent of five- to there to take out and have fun,” report card in the category of ac11-year-olds and four per cent of Lowther said. tive play due to limited research 12- to 17-year-olds meeting rec“If you’re a parent that’s not ommended guidelines of 60 min- in the area and the lack of an that active, it’s still super easy to utes of moderate to vigorous activ- evidence-based benchmark. How- get your kids active doing stuff. … ever, parents of kids aged five to 11 One of the issues is giving kids ity daily. What’s more, Canadian the time.” reported that the youngsters only kids earned a failing grade due to

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Divorce, for some, means a party and cakes adorned with squashed spouses or blood-red icing Leanne Italie

said. “It used to mean going out with buddies. Then there was the era of sending a divorce card, then the trip to Las Vegas, and now parties.”

Parties, O’Malley noted, that include cakes with the wife pushing the husband off the top tier or edible divorce decrees scanned on. Dessert chef Lisa Stevens in Tampa, Florida, makes one divorce cake a month now, a steady climb over the last year.

“We call them freedom cakes. The first one was maybe six years ago. It was ordered by a guy. It had a groom with a broken heart on his lapel,” she said. “I try to redirect the anger to a more positive place when it comes to the cake.”

Duff Goldman, chef and owner of Charm City Cakes in Baltimore and Charm City Cakes West in Los Angeles, said he has been creating divorce cakes for a decade, with one or so orders a month nowadays.

“We’re thrilled to put a positive spin on what can be a difficult and stressful time for people,” said Duff,

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NEW YORK ivorce, it seems, has turned into a party – special cakes and all.

Event planners, bakers, lawyers and academics note the rise of “divorce parties” over the last several years, many with cakes featuring weapon-wielding brides or gloomy black frosting on inverted tiers.

“I’ve taken to naming them freedom fests, as you aren’t celebrating the end of the marriage but the freedom you have chosen in your life,” said Richard O’Malley, a New York-area event planner who organized one divorce blowout that cost a woman about $25,000.

Michal Ann Strahilevitz, a marketing professor at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, has been to a few such parties and sees them as part of a larger trend in celebrations.

“People are also celebrating ‘coming out’ to their parents or coworkers, and the birthdays of their pets. Cancer survivors are celebrating relevant milestones of being cancerfree. There has been an enormous increase in the variety of things that Americans celebrate,” she said.

So why not a divorce, asks Steve Wolf, who lives outside Austin, Texas.

He marked his amicable split with a party co-hosted by his ex that included a gluten-free cake she baked herself in lemon, a favourite flavour for both of them.

Wolf, the father of three boys, considers the end of his marriage a “conscious uncoupling.” Yes, like Gwyneth Paltrow. The party, he said, offered closure, especially important because kids were involved.

“We wanted to do something that expressed the fact that we were doing the divorce not so much as an end of our relationship but as us moving into things like co-parenting and co-business management,” said Wolf, whose former wife works for him in his special effects and stunt business serving the film industry.

“We cut the cake together like we did the wedding cake 10 years before.

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whose custom cakes were featured on the Food Network reality show “Ace of Cakes” from 2006 to 2011.

O’Malley’s first big divorce client popped up two years ago. She’s the one who hosted the $25,000 bash at a fancy venue, complete with a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, toasts and an eight-piece band. She wore white, though not her wedding gown.

“We set up a chapel-looking area and her father walked down the aisle by himself to take her back, instead of give her away,” said O’Malley, who has handled several divorce parties since.

The bridesmaid who caught the woman’s bouquet eight years prior threw one back to her, he said. Wedding gifts were photographed, placed in silver frames and given to gifters in attendance.

“This is something you don’t have to regret, like the wedding,” O’Malley said. “It’s something without any shame.”

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lemon cake,” he joked, noting the sentiment she wrote in the icing.

In suburban Orlando, Florida, cake designer Larry Bach recalled creating his first divorce confection about eight years ago for a woman whose wedding cake he had made 18 months prior.

“She said, ‘Your wedding cake was the best part of my marriage,”’ he recalled. “We came up with this upside-down cake, with the cake landing on the groom. I’ve repeated

that design several times. I think it’s a healthy thing. When my sister got divorced about 25 years ago, she and my mother went into mourning.

Divorce was so embarrassing in those days.”

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“For divorce, that means the final date of divorce, when all of the hard work and emotions are over,” she

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More Momo: Canadian canine of Instagram fame the focus of photo book Find Momo Lauren La Rose Canadian Press

TORONTO ombine a photogenic Canadian canine, an iPhone camera and images on Instagram and the result is the creation of an online sensation.

The virtual phenomenon of Momo was sparked by an impromptu game of hide-and-seek involving the dog and his owner, Andrew Knapp.

On a fall day in 2012, Knapp took Momo to one of their favourite spots in the woods near his home in Sudbury, Ont. He picked up a stick to throw and Momo darted off to where he expected it to land. Knapp found Momo partly hidden behind a tree in the woods waiting for him.

He decided to have Momo stay so that he could take a photo.

“I started sharing that (image) and it just started going viral and it took off.”

It was the first of several hideand-seek shots, and Knapp started using the hashtag “findmomo” while sharing images with around 600 friends on Instagram.

Knapp now has more than 200,000 followers on the photosharing service, where snapshots of his beloved border collie can amass online comments and “likes” numbering into the thousands.

In the new photography book Find Momo (Quirk Books), Knapp features more than 100 richly colourful images of Momo in lush landscapes, streetscapes and other unique backdrops both indoors and out. The book has readers try to locate the blackand-white dog hidden in plain sight somewhere within the frame.

Find Momo combines photos Knapp has previously used that ranked among his favourites, in addition to those taken of the five-year-old just for the book.

Snapshots of Momo were captured in Sudbury and other locales in Ontario, as well south of the border in New England, New York state, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

Knapp sold his home at the end of November, hitting the road with Momo in a yellow van and clocking more than 32,000 kilometres since December. In March, they started a book tour in Portland, Maine.

“I stop often, so the drives take a while, but (we’ve seen) very diverse landscapes and (are) meeting a lot of different people,” Knapp said in a recent interview at Random House of Canada offices in Toronto.

“It’s been so fantastic, and he’s been so socialized. It’s allowed me to attest that I think socializing a dog means you’re going to have a really good dog in keeping him around people and other dogs

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Andrew Knapp is seen with his border collie, Momo.

will have them used to it. And so Momo is now even better with people than he was before, and he’s just so personable.”

Asked why so many people

seem to have gravitated towards Momo online, Knapp said he thinks it’s because many of them are living vicariously through their adventures.

“I do the same,” said the 32-year-old. “A lot of people who I follow are people who I admire their lifestyle or their animal or their photography, and I watch it thinking that: ‘Maybe I’ll do something like that someday.’

“But there’s something about Instagram that did it right.

There’s just these little packages, these little photos, it’s always square, it’s consistent and you just enjoy it. And it’s so easy to consume.”

Knapp said he’s had to restrain himself from sharing new photos he’s captured while out on the road as he works on a second book. As for other shutterbugs seeking tips on how to capture portraits of their pooch, Knapp said spending time with their dog is key.

“Sometimes (with) Momo you can kind of move him around with a ball or a toy and he will obsessively follow it or do whatever I say as long as I’m holding it,” he said. “Sometimes it’s a treat, and sometimes he does things for neither.

“I think it’s having that empathy for your animal and being able to feel what they need right now and give them that; but while you’re giving them that, you’re training them. You’re always training your dog.

“He doesn’t always want to listen, either, so sometimes, I just have to hold the shutter button down for a while until the right one comes.”

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Finesse nosy strangers with thank-you and then move on

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I fell and hit my head, which left a large bruise (black eye and large scar) on one side of my face. Every time I go out in public, someone asks me what I did to my face. Most of the questioners are total strangers, e.g., store clerks and fellow bus riders.

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GENTLE READER: Yes it is. In a job interview setting, there is a distinct and necessary gap in status. But there is also a degree of formality, and an interviewer would not properly recline in deference to that. If one did, the interviewee would still not respond in kind because it would show disrespect.

When entertaining, however, a polite host wants to make his DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is guests equally comfortable and it OK for the bride to wear an shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t partake in anything elegant watch to her wedding that he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reasonably offer reception? them (unless it is by mediGENTLE READER: Does cal necessity). If there are not she have an important appoint- enough recliners for everyone, ment after the wedding that she your husband should not inis worried about missing? dulge. However, do not blame Watches, however snazzy, are Miss Manners if your husband not properly worn with formal comes home with an slouchy clothes or on social occasions, couch under the guise of being exactly because they imply a a better host. need to keep track of the time spent there before moving on DEAR MISS MANNERS: I to the next item on the schedwas hoping for some clarity on ule. If this is the case, Miss how to handle returning phone Manners would advise the lady calls in this age of caller ID. to wear a concealed watch and My feeling is when I receive a to consult it discreetly. missed call from an unknown caller, I am under no obligation DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is to return the call if they do not it appropriate to recline in a re- leave a message. cliner while entertaining guests My husband claims that due

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Oddly enough, claiming that, with a cheerful â&#x20AC;&#x153;You should see the others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and there were five of them,â&#x20AC;? would have the opposite effect.

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to the prevalence of caller ID, the missed call and residual phone number are message enough. Of course, if a known family member or friend calls, I will return their call without hesitation. This is really only in regards to unknown phone numbers.

GENTLE READER: Not every missed call is important, particularly in these days of relatively inexpensive long-distance rates and cellular telephones that make accidental calls seemingly on their own.

It is Miss Mannersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conclusion that if a caller (even a known caller) does not leave a message, it is reasonable to assume it is because he or she had nothing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or at least nothing pressing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to say. Such noncalls may be returned or not at the receiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasure.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was put off by an invitation to a cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70th birthday party sent by her two daughters for the reason you have long pointed out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we were invited to come and celebrate, but had to pay for dinner. I told several members of the extended family how this was a breach of etiquette and did not attend the party but sent a card.

In the meantime, my mother completely recovered from a serious illness, and so I came upon the idea that my three siblings and our partners would take Mom out for a celebratory dinner where each couple would pay for their own dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as is usual for us. Then I decided to ask a large number of cousins if they would like to join the original eight of us at the restaurant dinner to help celebrate their beloved auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery. This would be a nohost affair.

Am I being a hypocrite here, as some in the family think? Or are the two celebrations, as I think, not comparable? There is still time for me (and perhaps my siblings) to pick up the entire tab if you deem etiquette requires it.

GENTLE READER: Please do. Or explain to Miss Manners what the difference is between your cousins (who were not party to the cooperative agreement with your siblings) asking you to pay for a celebratory family dinner, and your asking your cousins to pay for a celebratory family dinner. Other than that you would have had to pay in the former case, but would have collected in the latter case.

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

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Yes, pipeline spills are good for the economy big â&#x20AC;&#x153;if â&#x20AC;?, considering the records of Kinder Morgan and other

by DAVID pipeline companies), increasing capacity from 300,000 to SUZUKI 890,000 barrels a day would go hand-in-hand with rapid tar sands expansion and more wasteful, destructive burning of fossil fuels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as would approval of Enbridge Northern Gateway and other pipeline projects, as well as increased oil shipments nergy giant Kinder Morby rail. gan was recently called The company will make insensitive for pointing money, the government will out that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pipeline spills can reap some tax and royalty have both positive and negative benefits and a relatively small effects on local and regional number of jobs will be created. economies, both in the shortBut the massive costs of dealing and long-term.â&#x20AC;? The company with a pipeline or tanker spill wants to triple its shipping caand the resulting climate change pacity from the Alberta tar sands consequences will far outweigh to Burnaby, in part by twinning the benefits. Of course, under its current pipeline. Its National our current economic paradigm, Energy Board submission states, even the costs of responding to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spill response and cleanup cre- global warming impacts show ates business and employment as positive growth in the GDP opportunities for affected com- â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the tool we use to measure munities, regions, and cleanup what passes for progress in this service providers.â&#x20AC;? strange worldview.

It may seem insensitive, but And so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full speed ahead itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the problem. and damn the consequences.

Destroying the environment is Everything is measured in bad for the planet and all the money. B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy seems life it supports, including us. sluggish? Well, obviously, the But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often good for business. solution is to get fracking and The 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf sell the gas to Asian markets. of Mexico added billions to the Never mind that a recent study, U.S. gross domestic product! commissioned by the Canadian Even if a spill never occurred (a government, concludes we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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know enough about the practice to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe, the federal government has virtually no regulations surrounding it and provincial rules â&#x20AC;&#x153;are not based on strong science and remain untested.â&#x20AC;? Never mind that the more infrastructure we build for polluting, climate-disrupting fossil fuels, the longer it will take us to move away from them.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy money to be had â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for someone.

We need to do more than just get off fossil fuels, although thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a priority. We need to conserve, cut back and switch to cleaner energy sources. In Canada, we need a national energy strategy. And guess what?

That will create lasting jobs! But we must also find better ways to run our societies than relying on rampant consumption, planned obsolescence, excessive and often-pointless work and an economic system that depends on damaging ways and an absurd measurement to convince us it somehow all amounts to progress.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about going back to the Dark Ages. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about realizing that a good life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t depend on owning more stuff, scoring the latest gadgets or driving bigger, faster cars. Our connections with family, friends, community and nature are vastly more important.

Yes, we need oil and gas, and will for some time. Having built our cities and infrastructure to accommodate cars rather than people, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn around overnight. But we can stop wasting our precious resources.

By conserving and switching to cleaner energy, we can ensure we still have oil and gas long into the future, perhaps long enough to learn to appreciate the potential of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentially energy from the sun, stored and compressed over millions of years. If we dig it up and sell it so it can be burned around the world, we consign ourselves to a polluted planet ravaged by global warming, with nothing to fall back on

when fossil fuels are gone.

Scientists around the world have been warning us for decades about the consequences of our wasteful lifestyles, and evidence for the ever-increasing damage caused by pollution and climate change continues to grow. But we have to do more than just wean ourselves off fossil fuels. We must also look to economic systems, progress measurements and ways of living that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t depend on destroying everything the planet provides to keep us healthy and alive.

Written with Contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

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Astronaut recruit: Alaska a good analogue for space program. She owns a Cessna 172 and flies in others. She also knows how to fly unmanned

by Ned aeronautical systems. Cherry, Rozell who has lived in Alaska eight years, left the farmlands of Nebraska after high school and headed to New York City to attend Columbia University.

She stayed in the big city for a decade.

Like many quiet people, essica Cherry spends her Cherry is prone to understatefavorite moments looking at ment. In an interview, she did Alaska from above. As a new not mention her curriculum recruit for a class of astronaut vitae is 11 pages long. On it: candidates, she may someday from Columbia, masters degrees view the world from miles in oceanography and climahigher. tology followed by a Ph.D in Cherry, 37, is a pilot and proclimatology/hydrology, all three fessor at the University of Alaska earned in six years. A semester Fairbanksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; International Arctic under the bubble in Biosphere Research Center and Institute of 2 (a prototype Mars colony) in Northern Engineering. She flies Oracle, Arizona. Math tutor for small aircraft all over the state for fun and research. She is also at-risk boys in Harlem, New a member of the newest class of York. Wall Street quantitative analyst. Shipboard on research â&#x20AC;&#x153;Astronauts for Hire.â&#x20AC;? vessels in the Bering, Chukchi Astronauts for Hire is a and Beaufort, Irminger (off Iceprivate, nonprofit version of land), Laptev, Kara and CaribNASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astronaut training program. After advancing to NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bean seas. Owner of Northern Science Services, the company final astronaut selection round in 2013, Cherry applied for and she and her husband Bob Busey landed a volunteer position with started up to perform science from their airplane. the space startup. Some AstroCherry took her first aviation nauts for Hire will fly suborbital space vehicles like the one being class when she was in elementary school. She started flying launched next spring by Virgin lessons one year after coming Galactic owner Richard Branto Alaska. She now owns the son. Others will pilot commersingle-engine Cessna she parks cial vehicles that will resupply the International Space Station. at Fairbanks International AirCherryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flying skills (she has port. When she flies, she keeps a camera within reach. She likes to instrument and commercial ratings) helped her land a spot take shots of landscape features, with five other selectees in the like drained lakes ringed with

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spiky black spruce, that catch are beautiful. She likes doing her eye for both what they reveal science research that benefits about change and because they people and the environment, but

she also likes to write and make films because it â&#x20AC;&#x153;brings humanity back to my science.â&#x20AC;?

Cherry doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know where the astronaut training program will take her, but she thinks Alaska, home to the Kodiak Launch Complex, Poker Flat Research Range and heaps of scientists and pilots, is a great place for the aerospace industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of links between space research and living in Alaska,â&#x20AC;? she said.

One example she thought of is her work on automated weather stations throughout the state. Clinging to a metal tower in 20 below darkness is somewhat like working on another planet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If I drop this bolt, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m toast,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she said.

She also points out that our northern homes that combat frigid air much of the year are â&#x20AC;&#x153;delicate operating systemsâ&#x20AC;? that many homeowners know like surgeons know the human body. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have a handful of Ivy League degrees, your frozen toilet doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about that,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same in space,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a way, when we pull on our bunny boots and our parkas and head outside to fix our fuel pumps or our frozen plumbing we might as well be doing a spacewalk on the International Space Station.â&#x20AC;?

Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute.

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n early days of the Yukon’s recorded history, the territory was isolated from the outside world.

The railroad and a coordinated network of sternwheel river boats eventually cut the summer travel to places like Vancouver and Seattle from months or weeks to a few days. Air travel reduced the travel time to a few hours, and the completion of a network of roads and highways have brought the Yukon within the reach of truckers, travelers and tourists, and reduced ordinary travel time and the cost of delivering goods substantially.

Three people who made contributions to that transition were inducted into the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame on June 3. Due to renovations, the event, which is normally held in the Yukon Transportation Museum, was relocated to the nearby Beringia Centre for the occasion.

The first to be honoured was Welsh-born Andy Williams, the silver-haired master of the skies of the Kluane Icefields, who was inducted into the Order of Polaris. The award, presented by Commissioner Doug Phillips, honours a significant contribution or meritorious service “North of 60” in advanced northern aviation. For more than 40 years, Williams has served as one of the world’s premier glacier pilots.

Using a sprightly four-passenger Helio Courier airplane, Williams has mastered short take-offs and landings on uneven patches of ice and snow at elevations as high as 6,000 metres. Weather can change in a heartbeat and the winds blowing through the peaks can buffet an airplane and throw it around “like a ping pong ball.”

“I didn’t know enough about aircraft back then (when he started flying into the ice fields) to realize that landing at those high altitudes was a very silly thing to do,” said Williams.

Tom Mickey has been in the trucking business in the North for nearly 50 years. Originally from Rimbey, Alberta, he was hired to manage Gordie’s Trucking (later to become Yukon Freight Lines Limited) from 1966 to 1971. Tom went into business for himself in 1973 by purchasing Arctic Towing, adding a trucking arm to the business in 1974. In 1975, he sold the towing business and expanded his trucking service, now called Frontier Freight Lines, to include Ross River, Faro the Alaska Highway and Dawson City. Supplying the miners and the commun-

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Highways Minister Wade Istchenko presents the 2014 Yukon Transportation Person of the Year Award to Ms. Angela Carlick, who received the award on behalf of her father Liard Tom. Tom, who passed away in 1974, contributed to the initial surveying and construction of the Alaska Highway during World War II.

ity surrounding Dawson City provided Frontier with a solid business footing.

Tom was also one of the founding members of the Yukon Transportation Association, which consisted of members representing the trucking, rail and air industries, and whose purpose was to lobby government for changes that would impact industry safety regulations. He received his award from Highways Minister Wade Istchenko.

Liard Tom was raised in a cabin about 30 kilometres upriver from the Upper Liard Bridge and as a child trapped with his father on the Rancheria River. He often travelled between their home on the Liard River and Atlin, British Columbia, and south into Dease Lake, all before the advent of highways. Because of his work associated with the Hudson’s Bay Company, he spoke English as well as his native Kaska language.

His knowledge of the land surrounding Watson Lake was

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Yukon Commissioner Doug Phillips presents Andy Williams with the 2014 Order of Polaris for his accomplishments as one of the world’s premier glacier pilots.

invaluable to the U.S. Army Engineers, who were constructing the Alaska Highway during World War II. He flew with them to the Upper Ran-

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cheria River area and landed with government surveyors, where they met with surveyors and First Nation guides coming from Teslin in the opposite

direction.

Liard Tom subsequently moved his family to Watson Lake to work on the construction of the Watson Lake Airport for the army. He worked with the army slashing and cutting trees beside the bulldozers that were leveling a runway for the new airport.

Liard Tom is therefore symbolic of the important role played by him and the many other First Nation people who contributed their knowledge and skills to the construction of the Alaska Highway. That route has since become the most important transportation artery between the Yukon and the rest of the world.

Liard Tom passed away in 1974. Receiving the award from Minister Istchenko was Tom’s daughter, Ms. Angela Carlick, who, along with son William Carlick, shared her memories of her father, and life in the early days, with the nearly 100 people who attended the ceremony.

Special note was also made

by Tracy Bendera, acting director of transport services, of the late Venerable Archdeacon Ken Snider, who passed away recently. Snider served as a member of the award selection committee for the Transportation Hall of Fame for many years. Snider was the first Yukon representative on the historic sites and monuments board, acting as an observer at their meetings in the 1960s, and was involved in many activities related to Yukon history over the decades.

Plaques honouring the achievements of Andrew Williams, Tom Mickey, and Liard Tom will be installed along with those of all the others who have been recognized, in the Transportation Hall of Fame, located in the Yukon Transportation Museum near the airport. I encourage everyone to check it out when visiting the museum.

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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he Yukon Orienteering Association continued its Yukon Championships on Wednesday night, with more than 50 athletes competing in the middle distance event at the Lewes Lake area.

Once again the top spot in the expert division came down to a close finish between Lee Hawkings and Forest Pearson. The two experienced orienteers have been competing closely all season.

In the expert course, stretching 3.3 kilometres over hilly, rocky, rooty technical terrain, just 45 seconds separated the two athletes, with Hawkings in the lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A difference that small, over a course that long, is nothing,â&#x20AC;? said Ross Burnett, who mapped the four courses.

It was a role reversal from last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sprint distance championships, where Pearson ousted Hawkings by just 30 seconds on the expert course.

In each of the championships so far, Trevor Bray has rounded out the top three. Competing against the two veterans is great experience for Bray, who will be taking his talents to Bulgaria to compete at the junior world championships next month.

Other local orienteers will be competing at the national level in August for the Canadian Orienteering Championships, to be held in Whistler, B.C. On the advanced course, Jeremy Johnson led the field with a time of 34:48.

Pippa McNeil and Karen McKenna werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far behind, taking second and third, respectively.

The largest draw of the night came on the 2 km intermediate course, which saw 20 athletes competing.

Logan Florkiewicz held on for the

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Forest Pearson ascending a hill to the next control during the Yukon Orienteering Middle Distance Championships .

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Expert level Lee Hawkings reaches the second last control during the Yukon Orienteering Middle Distance Championship on Wednesday evening near Lewes Lake. Hawkings finished with the best time.

win with a time of 29:23, Savannah Cash was second at 32:27.

On the novice course Elias Sagar maintained a 10 minute lead on his closest competitor, Finn Pearson.

Sagar completed the 2 km course in 19:08.

The championships have been building up to next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final event in the long distance category. The maps will be the most challenging and technical terrain yet.

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Novice course (2.0 km) Elias Sagar 19:08 Finn Pearson 29:33 Anais and Dave Hildes 29:41 Joie and Gerry Quarton 32:06 Wolf Benefeldt and Conly Watson 33:41 Elvira Knaack and Maura Glenn 36:53 Sidney and Anna Maddison and Edward Good 46:08

Valerie Theoret 48:25 Neil Mikkelsen 50:15 Cooper Fraser 50:20 Sabrina Bouayd 51:08 Darryl Bray 51:21 Micah Hildes 54:28 Marina Boulerice and Manon Desforges 63:48 Craig Brooks 66:31 Linda MacKeigan 68:25 Charlene Desjarlais and Karen Furlong 89:06

competitors were greeted with a surprise on the course near one of the controls, as five or six athletes spotted a roaming black bear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of competing here,â&#x20AC;? said Burnett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people are aware that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance could see a bear.â&#x20AC;?

Burnett noted that a few years Intermediate course (2.0 km) Advanced course (2.2 km) ago, while mapping a course, he enJeremy Johnson 34:48 Logan Florkiewicz 29:23 countered three bears in one evening.

Pippa McNeil 38:21 Savannah Cash 32:27 The bear was on the advanced Karen McKenna 45:45 Aven and Darryl Sheepway and expert courses, away from any of Barbara Scheck 46:24 35:24 the younger competitors.

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Kakuro

By The Mepham Group

Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

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

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

FRIDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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

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

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

Puzzle A

CLUES ACROSS 1. Wound seriously 5. Record 9. Earnestly entreat 12. Dwarf buffalo 13. Manilla sea catfish genus 15. Picasso’s mistress 16. Chinese dynasty 17. Wet spongy ground 18. Wax glazed finish fabric 19. Diego or Francisco 20. In an implied way 22. Outward flow of the tide 25. Writer of poems 26. Stalks of a moss capsule

28. Electromotive force 29. “Phyllis” production Co. (abbr.)

32. Adult male human 33. Finnish island studded lake 35. Coach Parseghian 36. Helps little firms 37. 3rd largest Balearic Island 39. Disk to convert circular into linear motion 40. Old world, new 41. Acid from oil 43. Health Maintenance Organization 44. Cathode-ray tube 45. Brew 46. Nostrils

48. A female domestic 49. S. W. Shoshonean 50. Social deportment 54. A rubberized raincoat 57. Olive genus 58. About ohms 62. Wild goat with backward curved horns 64. Sharp point projecting backwards 65. Approaches 66. Indian frock 67. Search engine friendly 68. Description of design criteria 69. Pickerel genus

21. Connecticut 23. NY Times political writer Matt 24. Bolivian river 25. Endangered 26. Heavy cavalry sword 27. Make into law 29. Papier-__, art material 30. Streetcars 31. Extinct black honeycreepers 32. Millisecond 34. Gets rid of 38. Indigenous race in Hokkaido 42. Feline mammal

45. Moses’ older brother 47. Relinquish a claim to 48. Of I 50. Disorderly crowds 51. Wings 52. Ball for safe indoor play 53. Snatch 55. Arabian outer garments 56. Scomberomorus regalis 59. A diagram of the Earth’s surface 60. Anger 61. Reciprocal of a sine 63. Nineteen

Puzzle B

CLUES DOWN 1. Another word for mother 2. Cuckoos 3. New Rochelle, NY college 4. Attracts iron 5. River obstruction 6. Militant N. Ireland organization 7. Title of respect 8. Make to specifications 9. Food on a fish hook 10. Br. peer above a viscount 11. Western author Zane ___ 14. Allied H.Q. 15. Defunct phone company

Puzzle C

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

Specializing in estate clean-up & buy-outs.

The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, vehicles & ATVs. G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS 3 TON chain hoist, never used, view at 49 Redwood Street. 633-6553 WORKROOM FULL of miscellaneous hand and power tools both woodwork and mechanical tools, view at 49 Redwood Street.

633-6553 :) = full woodshed.

Super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine, $200/cord delivered in Whitehorse. Text or call Doug Martens/Teslin @ 334-7364 GLASS ENTRANCE door, metal frame, used, steel tracks for 5th wheel hitch, basic cash register. 667-7144 METAL SHELVING unit, 8 bolted adjustable shelves, 61.25”Hx30.25”Wx11.5”D, $25.

821-6011 CHEST WADERS, 5mm neoprene, Browning size LT menʼs, like new, $75 firm.

821-6011 ABS PIPE, 8 pieces 10ʼ length, 3”, threaded at both ends, $80. 821-6011 SLAB WOOD, $60 per cord, 8ʼ lengths, pick up in town, 8:00am-4:30pm, Darren, 668-4363 SONY DCR-SR45 Handy Cam, 30 GB, 40X Zoom, low pro case, $200 obo. 668-5748 CANDY FLOSS machine, commercial, new, c/w Ringmaster Cart & accessories to have you up and running, $2,650 obo. Katherine 393-2611 3M PORTABLE overhead projector, 2 bulbs, fold down arm, $48. 668-3381 WHIRLPOOL GOLD Dehumidifier w/options for heating & fan, c/w use & care guide, barely used, we no longer require it, $200 obo. 456-4870 FILING CABINET, legal size, 4-drawer, less than 1/2 price, $90 obo. 393-2055 TANNING BED, clean, gently used, $1,000 obo. 335-7052 WINDOW GLASS, 2 large panes, 44 1/2" x 6'6', intact, but no frames, $25 ea. 668-7845 LARGE 667-7144

O U T D O O R air conditioner,

MENʼS HIKING boots, size 10.5 or 11, 667-7144 2 7ʼ weeping fig trees with nice large decorative pots, healthy, $250 for both. 633-4135 ANTIQUE B O A T anchor, approx 38”Hx24”W, for decoration or use, $240.

633-4135 STAINLESS STEEL double bowl sink, new in box, $75. 456-7880 “C” Clamp Roof & Floor Truss Plant (presses roof trusses up to 55 feet) Complete with: •2 Dewalt 14” radial arm saws •Connector plates •Engineered roof designs Asking $5,000 or best offer Phone: 334-1483 or 633-3057 STAINLESS STEEL prep table, 3ʼX5ʼ, $200.

333-0943 GE RANGE hood, 32”, stainless steel, superior quality, like new, lights, filters, etc. $200.

668-2771 WOOD STOVE, 2ʼX2ʼ, c/w 14ʼ pipe insulate, $400. 867-862-7047 BATH TUB glass, 60”X56”, sliding enclosure doors with frame, $150. 332-6565 100ʼ OF 3/4” cable with loops on ends, offers. 332-6565 240ʼ OF 3 1/2”X20ʼ lengths of victaulic pipe with clamps, $600. 332-6565 OCCIDENTAL LEATHER beltless carpenters apron, hardly used, $200. 335-9510 4600W YAMAHA Generator EF4600DX, 120 & 240 volt, 30 amp 120 volt and 20 amp 240 volt, Eco (auto) idle, low oil alert, 21L tank, good cond, $1,200 obo. 332-2113 ODDS AND sods from old mining camp, drip heater, chain, tools, bolts and lots more.

Open to offers. 667-7288 DEARBORNE TWO bottom plow for three point hitch, $500 obo. 633-6502 YOGURT MAKER, $30. 633-6803

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Opportunity in a time of change Let the magic of the midnight sun and the northern lights entice you towards an exciting professional opportunity. The Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)–the regulatory body and professional voice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in the Yukon–is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our new Executive Director, working in one of Canada’s last frontiers.

The Yukon’s updated Registered Nurses Profession Act was enacted in 2012 and the Standards for Practice in 2013. A new territorial Clinical Services Plan was just released in 2014. These legislative enhancements provide the opportunity for a courageous leader to guide the development of a renewed vision for the role of nursing at a time of transformation in the delivery of healthcare, using a collaborative approach.

Significant and relevant experience and education in governance and management will be key assets in supporting this policy-driven, Board-led operation. The YRNA enjoys an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship with the Canadian Nurses Association where the Executive Director serves in an advisory role. The Executive Director also serves on the Board of the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators.

The ability to partner with stakeholders on health policy is integral to this role, as is an understanding of legislative and regulatory issues. The successful candidate will be expected to possess the capability for highlevel thinking, attention to detail and the ability to motivate others to strive towards nursing excellence.

Advance your career with

ATCO Electric Yukon ATCO Electric Yukon has been serving you since 1901.

We’re recruiting:

Financial Assistant, Qualified - Term (Approximately 15 Months) Whitehorse, Yukon Requisition ID # REQ01241 For information, please visit: www.atco.com/careers/

Applicants need to excel at creating strong inter-personal and interprofessional relationships, to be competent leading independent projects, to actively serve on committees and to utilize a team approach.

Résumés with cover letters, addressed to the President of YRNA, must be received by June 20, 2014. Please submit by mail, email, or fax.

Yukon Registered Nurses Association 204 - 4133 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1H8 p: 867.667.4062 f: 867.668.5123 w: yrna.ca e: admin@yrna.ca

JOIN US FOR A TRULY NORTHERN EXPERIENCE The Village of Teslin is the gateway to the Southern Lakes and is strategically located where the Nisutlin River flows into Teslin Lake. It is a scenic community rich with cultural history. Teslin is a unique rural community that serves a population of 450 people of which roughly 2/3 are of Inland Tlingit First Nations ancestry. The area boasts great hunting and fishing and the community has fantastic infrastructure which includes a recreation complex that has an exercise facility, arena and curling rink with artificial ice, public dock and marina, and playgrounds; and an exciting future.

Mayor and Council of the Village of Teslin invite applications for RECREATION PROGRAMMER The Recreation Programmer reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the planning, delivery and administration of recreation programming for the community of Teslin for all age groups, tots to seniors. A key responsibility of the position is to determine the recreation, creative and sporting activities needs of the community.

Developing a budget and tracking and monitoring costs are part of the job. The successful candidate will be expected to work irregular hours in order to coordinate activity on weekends, general holidays and in the evenings. He or she will be highly organized, energetic and motivated in the area of recreation.

Be a positive role model through a fun approach to active living.

The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in recreation planning and delivery or in a related field and a minimum of one year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience instructing various programs such as fitness, cultural, sports, and preschool will be an asset. Knowledge of the local and northern cultural and political environment is important to establish context for many activities.

A complete job description is available by calling 867-390-2530 or email f.thomas@teslin.ca Please submit your application by email to the above address or fax 867-390-2104 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, 2014.

For more information on the position and our organization, please visit our website at www.teslin.ca

Wolverine Mine Career Opportunities Yukon Zinc has an immediate need for

SKILLED LABOURERS

at the Wolverine Mine in the southeast Yukon Territory.

Wolverine is a “dry camp”, fly-in/fly-out underground mine operation.

The mine-site is located between Ross River and Watson Lake on the Robert Campbell Highway and is approximately 280 km by air northeast of Whitehorse.

We provide company sponsored charter flights direct to site from Whitehorse, with pick up points in Watson Lake and Ross River.

GROW WITH US! We are seeking long term employees who have the following qualifications: t Excellent attendance history and work ethic, t Willing & able to work in a fast paced environment and in adverse weather conditions, t Physically fit, good agility, capable of lifting 50lbs, t Demonstrated record of safety and safety leadership, t Excellent communication skills and ability to follow directions; whether by spoken word/radio or by hand signals, t Ability to work independently in a safe and efficient manner, t Mechanical aptitude and ability to use power tools safely and effectively, t Experience operating, skid steer/Bobcat, forklift, or other equipment would be a definite asset, or t Experience building, maintaining &/or installation of stationary equipment would be preferred, or t Experience in waster/water treatment is considered an asset, or t Interest/experience or training in mining/milling/processing, t Will work a rotational schedule of 2 weeks in, 2 weeks out - on a regular basis, t A valid driver’s license, t Consent to a pre-employment medical examination which includes Drug & Alcohol.

Hourly Wage: $21.80 + depending on experience.

Please apply via our website www.yukonzinc.com, or by fax at 866.887.7517.

We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment Opportunity

Providing leadership through our strengths in programming, services and research, Yukon Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus in Whitehorse and 12 community campuses cover the territory. A small college, YC provides a stimulating and collegial environment. We work with Yukon communities, Yukon First Nations, local governments, business and industry, to promote a community of learners within a vibrant organization. Come join us as we continue to enhance the Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity through education and training.

Residence Mentor(s) Student and Infrastructure Support Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent Position Term Position to: August 18, 2015 Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Salary: $56,448 to $67,209 per annum Competition No.: 14.77 Initial Review Date: June 20, 2014

As a Residence Mentor you will be an integral part of a larger Residence Team responsible for generating enthusiasm as well as creating and implementing programs designed to foster a sense of community among residents.

The ideal candidates will have the skills to develop a strong community, form therapeutic relationships with individual students, guide residence assistants, encourage dialogue about diversity, provide support and/or referral to appropriate academic and personal support services and collaborate with other College departments.

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The successful candidates will have relevant post secondary education and experience designing and delivering events, programs and workshops. Applicants must demonstrate their experience SURYLGLQJ OHDGHUVKLS UHVROYLQJ FRQĂ LFW DQG SUREOHP VROYLQJ Experience with post-secondary educational institutions, and similar programs would be considered an asset.

A security clearance is required.

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

WILLOW TREE sculpture "Promise", new in box $15 obo. 667-7288 ASSORTED WOMEN'S summer blouses and miscellaneous clothing size 18, new/nearly new. $2 obo. 667-7288

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Des professionnels engagĂŠs

IRONING BOARD and cover, exc cond, $10.

Terry or Michele 633-6081

OR Journeyman Automotive Service Technician: Experience with a variety of domestic and foreign vehicles deďŹ nitely an asset. Prefer a candidate with a well rounded experience including, but not limited to: front end and wheel alignments, brakes, diagnostics, engines & transmissions.

Must possess a valid Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package.

Apply in person with resume to Sheldon Greenough or Geoff Harris, Fountain Tire, 2283 2nd Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon

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Administrative Assistant

School of Liberal Arts Applied Arts Division Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent Position from: July 2, 2014 Salary: $52,574 to $62,592 per annum %DVHG RQ KRXUV EL ZHHNO\

Competition No.:14.73 Initial Review Date: June 16, 2014 Reporting to the Chair, School of Liberal Arts, this position is responsible for assisting and providing a broad range of support services to the division, primarily administrative in nature. This will include acting as a resource person for students, clients and instructors by providing accurate and timely information on programs and services.

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Consideration may be given to those with an appropriate blend of education and experience.

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

24 - 14"X36" new burlap bags, great for soil samples, open to offers. Proceeds to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. 667-7288 HOT TOWEL warmer, warm up towels for facials/massages, new, moving away sale, $150. 633-6245 for info DOMETIC FRIDGE/FREEZER, propane, ac/dc, $450. 335-9510 MOVING BOXES & clean lightly used wrapping paper, the lot, $60 obo. must dispose of immediately, 633-6351 CANADIAN TIRE 2-person indoor sauna, $350. 633-3048 ANTIQUE RCA Victor radio, great furniture piece, $1,000. 668-2972 RSF 65 wood heating stove with enamel panels on exterior, 334-1715 METAL 500 gal tank, $60. 633-4018 PLYWOOD TRUCK box for full size truck, good cond, $140. 335-9510 LARGE COFFEE Cambro (120) cups, $425, 3 stainless coffee pumps - $60 ea, 668-2972 POLAR HOT/COLD water dispenser, childproof lock for hot water, indicator lights, extra compartment holds cold beverages, 33.8â&#x20AC;? high, $48. 668-3381 2 SETS moose antlers, 47â&#x20AC;? & 56â&#x20AC;? wide, $119 and $159, wildlife permit #5362/5349.

668-3381 2 METAL/STEEL posts to hold ceilings, new, $80 ea new, asking $110 for both.

668-2659 VINTAGE HUDSON Bay mink coat, tag attached, waist length, 10-14 size, gorgeous, $400 obo. 668-2972 ANTIQUE O A K umbrella stand, 6ĘźHX3ĘźWX16â&#x20AC;?deep, $1,500. 456-2633 VARIABLE S P E E D wood lathe, 60â&#x20AC;?LX15â&#x20AC;?WX45.5â&#x20AC;?H, $500 obo. 456-2633 BROTHER WIRELESS printer, fax, scan, photo prints up to 12â&#x20AC;?X16â&#x20AC;?, incl paper & ink, $75. 668-4587 NIKON F80 plus variety of lenses, 668-4587 130 YEAR old cast iron tub, 5Ęź length, inside needs refinishing, legs have be dipped in chrome, $2,000, serious inquiries only.

668-2972 SLIDING MIRRORED brass closet doors for an opening 72â&#x20AC;?WX80â&#x20AC;?H, best offer, 668-2863 LAUNDRY CABINET & tub c/w faucets & fittings, exc cond, $75 obo. 667-4892 SCOTTS FERTILIZER spreader $20 obo.

667-4892 HONDA EU3000 IS generator, quiet, good condition, 334-1876 ISI CLASSIC Glass Mesh Soda Siphon, new, incl 11 Co2 cartridges, $65, call 867-863-5404 2 P L A S T I C water tanks, new, 3ĘźHX2.5ĘźWx5.5ĘźL, $400 ea, one 300Ęź roll 3â&#x20AC;? lay flat hose, new, 120Ęź 3â&#x20AC;? green suction hose & fittings, 334-6101 IDENTICAL 9000W Power Easy generators

by BE, 1 is 3 years old & needs new voltage regulator, other almost new w/80 hrs run time, sold together. Lyndsey_larson@yukonbirch.ca CHIMNEY PIECE, two 3Ęź sections, 6â&#x20AC;? inside diameter, $50 ea obo. 456-4926 ENTERPRISE WOOD cook stove, working order, warming shelf, oven, water reservoir, metal-clad floor pad, metal wall protector, indoor stovepipe, good cond, $1,000 obo. Lv msg at cjconstable@gmail.com PORTABLE PROPANE BBQ with full 20lb tank, $40. 633-3053 LA PAVONI Expresso coffee and cappuccino machine, as new, mod. EP-EPL, can be used with coffee capsules, stainless steel body, $225. 867-863-5404 BRAVETTI PROFESSIONAL slow cooker w/buffet server, $60. 668-2031 2-BURNER BBQ, full propane tank, $100.

667-7440 or 333-9306 CHIMNEY CLEANING brushes and extension rods, 6", 7", 8" brushes, 1 of each, all near-new, lv msg at cjconstable@gmail.com 1 BOX down ceiling suspension system 12Ęź, 1 box 2Ęź, $100 obo. 334-8736 12Ęź LONGARM quilt frame, $500, 17â&#x20AC;? Longarm sewing machine, $1,500, quilts & crafts, 667-7440 or 333-9306 2 TVS, 36â&#x20AC;? & 20â&#x20AC;?, computer desk & chair, various size lumber, all free, 336-1406 or 668-6446

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3 X 20v B&D Li driver/drills, 5 x 20v batteries, 3 chargers, 2 carrying cases, almost new, bought for project now completed, lyndsey_larson@yukonbirch.ca

BEACHCOMBER HOT tub (4 place plus lounge), well maintained, great cond, many extras incl, we are upgrading to larger, $2,700 obo. 667-7802

HEALTHLINE PORTABLE massage table, 4 sections black, like new, only 6 mon old, moving away sale, 633-6245 eves for info

500 GALLON water tank, filled once only, $800 obo. 633-6617

STAINLESS STEEL BBQ, 4 burners, side burner, rotisserie & cover, $75. 633-4827

CALL FOR LAND-BASED AND CULTURAL ACTIVITY LEADERS

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STAFF NEEDED:

The Jackson Lake Land-based Healing Camp Wellness Team is seeking letters of application from interested individuals to lead Land-based and Cultural Activities as part of our Jackson Lake Land-based Healing Program running between July 21-Aug 15th and Sept 2-26th.

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Letters of application will be accepted from ALL qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed individuals. Preference will be given to KDFN members and immediate KDFN family members who meet the requirements.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter before the deadline in person to: 35 McIntyre Drive, via email or fax to the attention of Human Resources.

For more information, contact Colleen Geddes at 334-4697 or Darlene Smith at 633-7850.

The deadline for submissions is: Wed., June 25th by 4:30p.m.

Attâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n: Human Resources | 35 McIntyre Drive fax: 668-5057 | email: resume@kwanlindun.com

Teslin Tlingit Peacemakers will handle both Stage I: Years 1-4 court matters (conďŹ&#x201A;ict resolution and mediation) and Stage II: Years 5+ matters (adjudication of Teslin Tlingit Laws and other federal and/or territorial laws based upon agreement with Teslin Tlingit Council). The Peacemakers may have senior administrative duties in relation to the operation of Peacemaker Court.

Georgina Sydney, Justice Implementation Coordinator at 867.390.2532 ext 400

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Elders experienced in sharing knowledge and stories; demonstrating traditional skills; encouraging and supporting participants.

Individuals with experience in circles and gatherings.

Artisans experienced in demonstrating techniques and sharing expertise.

Land-based harvest: medicine picking, berry-picking and hunting. Must have relevant experience and provide safe and positive environment.

Candidates must demonstrate:

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Source List for Construction Trades Kwanlin DĂźn First Nation (KDFN) is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed individuals or businesses wishing to be part of a Source List for the following upcoming labour service contract opportunities: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Flooring covering installation and repairs RooĂ&#x20AC;ng replacement; inclusive of shingle removal and disposal Chimney replacement, including removal and disposal Door and Window removal and replacement, including disposal Front and back exterior stairs and landing replacement and repair

Submissions must include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Businesses: Description of business including trade designation information, proof of active business license, summary of experience in the above-noted areas plus two relevant and current client references. â&#x20AC;˘

Individuals: Submit a resume and cover letter that includes information on any certiĂ&#x20AC;cations, training or trade designations and past relevant work experience in one of the above noted areas plus two relevant and current references.

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation and vehicle to get to/from job site(s) and own tools and equipment to complete contractual obligations; â&#x20AC;˘ Must meet occupational health and safety speciĂ&#x20AC;cations at all times during contract.

Eligibility: Submissions will be accepted from ALL qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed individuals and businesses. Preference will be given to KDFN members and immediate KDFN family members who meet the stated requirements.

Questions may be directed to Vincent Smarch, Manager Property Management at 633-7847 or Peter Marangu, Director of Community Services at 633-7800.

The deadline to submit proposals is: Tues., June 17th by 4:30p.m.

Attâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n: Community Services, 65 McIntyre Drive, via fax to 633-7848 or email: community.service@kdfn.net.

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At Yukon Energy, we believe that we are the employer of choice in the Yukon. We foster a respectful and positive work environment making it a rewarding place to work. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits and generous northern and travel allowances. So take the next step in your career path and join our team of skilled and dedicated employees.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Experienced Child-Care Worker for a Unique Daycare s s

Work with infants/toddlers and provide life skills to teen parents.

A minimum of a level-2 Early Childhood Education Certificate, plus work experience. s The daycare operates from August 25 until June. s Wage Scale from $20.75-$23.50/hr “depending on educational qualification” Please email resume to: kathy.heinbigner@gov.yk.ca Fax: (867) 667-3423 Closing Date: June 19, 2014 (All resumes must be in hand

by June 19th.)

Eligible applicants must have been registered as a full time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full time basis in the next academic year.

This is a temporary full-time position to August 22, 2014

To apply, submit a covering letter and resume by 5:00 pm June 23, 2014 to Human Resources via fax to (867) 393-5334 or email us at hr@yec.yk.ca.

We appreciate all responses; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Jackson Lake Land-based Healing Camp Kwanlin Dün’s Jackson Lake Land-based Healing Camp is seeking applications for employment for the following positions subject to KDFN Hiring Preference Policy: Cultural Coordinator:

Provides positive leadership, liaison services, coordination and facilitation of traditional activities and workshops. The successful applicant must be available evenings and weekends within program dates.

Camp Attendants:

3 Full-time; 2 Part-time: responsible for assisting with labour, security, and various tasks supporting the program.

In order to be considered, applicants must: • • • • •

Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s license and have own reliable transportation; Demonstrate maintenance of a healthy lifestyle; Be in good physical condition and able to work independently and as part of a team; Willingness to undergo a Criminal Records Check; Adhere to strict conÀdentiality requirement.

More information:

A Statement of Duties is available at Kwanlin Dün’s Main Administration Building at 35 McIntyre Drive.

How to apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter by Wed., June 25th at 4:30p.m. to: 35 McIntyre Drive; via email to: resume@kwanlindun.com or via fax to: 668-5057 attention Human Resources.

DAQ-12 ELECTRIC Long Arm Quilt machine w 12' adjustable steel table, just serviced, good working order, we are downsizing, $3,000 obo. 334-9868 ELECTRIC DRYER, exc working cond, hardly used, $250, 336-2866, lv msg SALTON MICROWAVE oven, stainless steel, 19”X12”, $75 obo. 668-2771 LARGE CAPACITY Whirlpool washer & dryer, great working order, $200. 633-2548 UPRIGHT FREEZER, $350, fridge, $300, Tyler or Holly, 336-3830 CUSINART PROFESSIONAL popcorn maker 1/3 cup yields 8 cups of popcorn, $75 reg, asking $129.99. 667-4526

TVs & Stereos

The student worker will provide support to the Operations group by performing duties such as painting; indoors and outdoors; vegetation control and general maintenance. This position may have the opportunity to work at a variety of facilities and be exposed to various trades.

General knowledge at the grade 12 level. Additionally, you will have a valid Yukon driver’s license, the ability to work unsupervised, and the commitment to work safely.

INFRARED SAUNA for 2 people, 48"x36", like new, easy to assemble, or I can assemble for you $450, hardly used. 334-4787

CROSLEY ELECTRIC clothes dryer, 11 years old, works great, $100. 335-7711

Whitehorse, Yukon Temporary Full-Time Position Salary Range: 17.22/hr – 20.27/hr

We are looking for someone with:

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

Paying cash for good quality modern electronics.

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

CARSTAR Whitehorse is looking for highly motivated and professional Collision Repair Technicians to fill the following positions.

★ ★ ★ ★

Experienced Body Technician Prep and Paint Technicians Glass Technician Detail Technician

We offer excellent compensation, initial and continuous training, a group benefits package, and advancement opportunities.

Join the leading team and be part of North America’s largest and fastest growing collision repair network.

Call and make your appointment for an interview today.

Please forward your resume to Whitehorse@carstar.ca 213 Range Road, Whitehorse ★ 867-667-6595

Selkirk Development Corporation Suite 201-166 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G1

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Grocery Store Manager SFN Holdings Ltd. (A affiliated company with Selkirk Development Corporation) Location: Selkirk Center in Pelly Crossing Status: Full-Time Closing Date: Until position is filled.

Preferential hire for qualified Selkirk first nation citizens.

Job Summary: The store manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations and management of the Selkirk Center, including bookkeeping. The Selkirk Center operates a grocery store, fuel/ diesel station, and motel units. They are responsible for supervision, scheduling, customer satisfaction, product quality assurance, inventory management, safety and sanitation within establishment, preparation of reports, as well as overall business profitability.

Education and Experience: s Post Secondary training in business administration s Several years experience in management preferably retail management s Combination of training and work experience will also be considered Must have ability to lead and manage a team, have strong supervisory skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills, have ability to train and motivate staff and have proven skills to monitor and assess performance and maintain high quality of customer service. Must have bookkeeping skills and the ability to monitor the operation’s finances.

Must be able to provide clean security clearance Salary: Negotiable depending on experience FOR A COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT Bonnie Roberts, Office Manager at Selkirk Development Corporation at (867)393-2181.

Submit your resume with cover letter by email to; broberts@selkirkdevcorp.com or by fax: (867)393-2182 We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TECH CRAFT 48" TV stand with mount and black glass shelves, model# TRK50B, exc cond, $80 firm, 667-7288 CAN ANYONE fix the eject function on my VCR? Happy to pay. 456-7490 32” SONY Trinitron, exc cond, works great, c/w wireless headphones, $50. 334-6908 CORNER ENTERTAINMENT centre, holds approx 39” TV, nice unit, $100. 667-7440 or 333-9306 32” SONY colour TV, $25. 668-7009

Computers & Accessories HP PORTABLE hard drive 1TB, new in unopened package, paid $80, asking $50 firm.

667-7288 COMPUTER 668-2972

DESK, good shape, $50.

GLASS & metal computer desk, retractable keyboard tray. 668-7691

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

G&R Pawnbrokers 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL • LOANS PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com IBANEZ CUTAWAY electric/acoustic guitar, thin body, nylon strings, built-in tuner, c/w hard case, nice cond, $390 obo. 334-1012 SAMICK UPRIGHT piano, Model SU121, Canadian maple, made in Korea, 48”H, 59”W, c/w upholstered bench, 334-1715 PIANO, BELL, made in St. Therese Que, approx 50-yrs old, Spinnet style, small with low back, recently tuned, $1,200. Tim 667-7973 eves FENDER 212 R 10 watt guitar amp, very loud, $275. 333-9084

Firewood 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 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 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

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 Firewood

WANTED: TO buy or use, reasonable paint ball gun. 250-566-1346 WANTED: TWO tickets for Atlin Music Festival. 334-7490

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

WANTED: SINGLE ticket for full weekend to Atlin Music Festival, 335-6521

Store (867) 633-3276

3 CULVERTS, size 8” or 12” wide x 14” long, reasonably priced, 393-3683

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

WANTED: USED table tennis table, call 334-4741 WANTED: 2 or 3 place flat deck snowmobile trailer, no solid axle, must be 8' wide, 867-634-2559 WANTED: IF you have any wild meat or fish in your freezer from last year I will take it off your hands. Josef 335-2300

Cars 2012 HONDA Civic EX. Automatic w/sunroof. Low km, city & highway driven. Interior in great shape, c/w winter & summer tires, $20,000. Serious inquiries only please.

334-5713

MasterCard

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

Donʼs Firewood “Service thatʼs often copied, never duplicated” 1/2 - 4 cord deliveries Kwanlin Dun & Social Services $250 per cord 393-4397 anytime

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 MARLIN 336SS lever action rifle, stainless steel barrel and receiver, checkered wood, exc cond, George 660-5858 eves REMINGTON 870 Marine Magnum, exc cond, P.A.L. required, $400. 335-0801 WINCHESTER REPLICA Model 70 stock w/sling swivels, Model 710 Cooey (Model 70 replica) barreled action, 30-06 with mounts (no bolt), both for $45. 393-2545 6.5 MM Swedish Mauser $500 obo, FAC required. 667-4892 REMINGTON 7M/M-ʼ08 Silhouette rifle, $750, Remington 7m/m BR target rifle, $750, Anschutz m54m Match .22 L.R, $950. Atlin 250-651-7560 PRE-64 WIN M70 in .270, all original, some wear on wood and bluing, missing rear sight, $1,000. 867-634-2559 RIFLESCOPES, WEAVER, T10, T16, T20, T25, $300-$350 ea, Leupold 36X, $650, 7.5, $240, 6.5X20, $500, B&L 4000 Elite 6X24, $650. Atlin 250-651-7560 .243 RUGER bolt-action rifle, accu-trigger, fired 10 rounds, synthetic stock, $400 without scope, $500 with, 3-9x40 scope, PAL required, will consider trade for semi-automatic 12 or 20 gauge shotgun, 335-6503

Wanted 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: WATER tank to use for garden, small preferred. 633-6313

2010 DODGE Journey, warranty, 53,000km, command start, A/C, PW, PL, tilt steering, 5-passenger, rear spilt seats, cargo area, c/w roof rack, window/front deflector, mates, $15,000 obo. 456-4696 2010 KIA Forte, blue, clean, runs great, 78,000 kms, $9,000 obo. 667-7578

2011 BUICK Lucerne CXL, 3.9L, 4-dr, PDL, P/S, heated seats/steering wheel, full leather, like new, 13,000km, $13,500 obo.

668-6961 or 332-8918 2010 VW Golf TDI Comfortline wagon, great cond, sunroof, block heater, leather heated seats, A/C, power/heated mirrors, Satellite radio, remote start, 147,000 km, auto, 6 liter/100km, $17,800 obo. 667-7324 2009 NISSAN Maxima Sport, low mileage, exc cond, bose, remote start, heated seats/ steering, motivated for quick sale, 335-9976 2009 TOYOTA Corolla ʻBʼ pkg, $10,500 obo.

336-2205 2008 HONDA CRV LX AWD 58,500km, exc cond, auto, ABS, air bags, P/W, P/D, P/M, remote entry, winter tires/rims, winter kit, roof rack, hitch, stereo iPod input, $18,750, 335-4393 2007 CHEVROLET Impala, 51,000ikms, 4-dr, loaded, $8,500. 668-6961 or 332-8918 2007 CHEVY Cobalt, very good cond, P/W, P/L, new windshield, 149,000 kms, $5,200.

334-4800 2007 FORD Focus 4-dr sedan, 2 sets of tires, 57,000km, $6,500. 633-3116 2007 PONTIAC Grand Prix, 4-dr, loaded, silver, 96,000km, very clean, c/w winter tires/rims, $6,900 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

Senior Administrative Officer The Hamlet of Fort Liard has an employment opportunity for a qualified administrator with at least five years’ experience at the senior management level to assume responsibilities and duties of a Senior Administrative Officer who manages the affairs of the Municipal Corporation in compliance with the Hamlets Act. Fort Liard is a Hamlet with a population of 536 nestled in a pretty valley at the junction of the Liard and Petitot rivers.

The community has year round road access from British Columbia via BC highway 77 and NWT highway 7 (37 km from the British Columbia border).

Under the direction of Mayor and Council, the Senior Administrative Officer is responsible for the following duties: s Supervise and direct the affairs of the Hamlet and its employees s Develop and implement policies and procedures as directed by council s Provide advice to council on all legislation or acts under which the Municipal Corporation operates s Attend all meetings of council and its committees and ensure that all resolutions, decisions, and proceedings are recorded and acted upon s Prepare a budget in accordance with the Hamlets Act s Accurate and timely preparation of financial statements other financial and administrative requirements pertaining to the Hamlets Act and other Federal and Territorial acts s Ensure that all contract are prepared and executed as required by council s Other duties and responsibilities as directed by council

WANTED: GAS lawn mower with bag to cut weeds in my backyard. 668-5644

Qualifications: s A recognized diploma or degree in Municipal Administration or equivalent s Solid background in financial management s Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting and Microsoft Office s Computer network and troubleshooting experience s Strong written and verbal communication skills s An excellent interpersonal skill combined with experience working in a cross cultural setting is essential s Good working knowledge of all municipal departments Salary will be commerce rate with qualifications. A Northern allowance, pension and health benefits, and relocation benefit provided. A criminal record check is required.

WANTED: CORRUGATED steel 30”x8ʼ or small pieces, 456-4926

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 27, 2014

WANTED: OUTBOARD boat motor, long shaft in the 40 to 70 hp range. 633-4322 WANTED, SMALL outboard kicker boat motor. 633-4322 WANTED: SEEKING outside door and two windows that open. 456-7490 WANTED: HYDROPONIC system in good working condition, 668-5188 WANTED: OLD, white toilet to use as planter. 456-7490 WANTED: 2 tickets to Atlin Mustic Festival, left it too long & now sold out, we go every year, please and thanks! 333-0744

WANTED: UTILITY quad bike for a farm, any condition, will pay cash up to $3,000.

334-8444 WANTED: ROCK saw with sliding tray, water feed and 14” blade. 668-2802 WANTED: BOYS bicycle, 16” frame and training wheels, phone/text 867-332-6898 WANTED: 1 sheet of concrete board 2ʼ long or longer, 456-4926 WANTED: ROOF tin 2ʼ lengths or longer, used or not. 456-4926

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Resumes (include references) accompanied by a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and interest can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to: Mayor and Council Hamlet of Fort Liard 174 Valley Main Street Fort Liard, X0G 0A0 Phone: 867-770-4104 Fax: 867-770-4004 Email mca@fortliard.com

With offices in Denver, Whitehorse and Toronto, and a Corporate Head Office in Vancouver, Alexco Environmental Group provides a variety of environmental services to governments and private sector organizations ranging from junior exploration and development companies to major global mining firms. Access Consulting Group is a member of Alexco Environmental Group and provides locally experienced professional project management, environmental consulting and remediation services for development projects across Canada.

Access Consulting Group currently has immediate openings for two full-time permanent positions based in either the Company’s Whitehorse or Vancouver office.

CIVIL / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (JOB #AEG-2014-0620) We are seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer, preferably with a background in land reclamation, to provide support for mine design and reclamation programs on a number of its projects. The successful applicant will be required to travel to remote sites to oversee implementation of reclamation/remediation projects related to mining and contaminated sites remediation. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of engineering analyses and design requiring excellent engineering ability. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or related engineering field, along with 7+ years of related experience. The incumbent must have professional certification, or eligibility to obtain certification, within Canada as a P.Eng., and be legally able to work in Canada at the time of application.

SENIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST (JOB #AEG-2014-0621) We are currently seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to provide support for environmental programs on a number of projects. The successful candidate will be part of a team of professionals, scientists and support personnel who provide ongoing support to Alexco Environmental Group projects in Canada and the US. Frequent travel to remote sites will be required in order to oversee implementation of hydrogeologic projects related to mining and contaminated sites remediation. The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree in Hydrogeology, along with 7+ years of diverse hydrogeological experience. The incumbent must have professional certification, or eligibility to obtain certification, within Canada as a P.Eng. or P.Geo., and be legally able to work in Canada at the time of application.

For more detailed information about these positions, please visit the “Careers” link on our website at

www.alexcoresource.com Please send a cover letter, including Job # as noted above, and a CV by June 20, 2014 to: Access Consulting Group, Attn: Human Resources Department, #3 - 151 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2V3.

Email to: mail@accessconsulting.ca / Fax to: (867) 633-4882

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2006 DODGE Caravan, 3.3L, 44 mpg, new battery & trailer hitch, receiver installed for $460, no middle or rear seats, $4,500.

333-9084 2006 FORD Mustang coupe, 6-cyl, 73,000kms, burgundy colour, exc cond, easy on fuel, $7,500 obo. Ken 668-7366 2006 PONTIAC Solstice convertible sports car, modern classic, 65,000 km, 2.4 4-cyl 177hp, 5-spd standard, Immaculate, great sound, great heater, $17,750. 633-5470 2005 CHEVROLET Impala sedan, V6 auto, air, cruise, tilt, power windows, locks & seat, AM/FM/Cd, $5,000 obo. 660-4220 2005 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, 75,000 mi, clean, loaded, $6,900. 668-6961 or 332-8918 2005 MONTE Carlo, auto, 3.4L 6-cyl, 77,200kms, power doors/windows, remote start, extra winter tires on rims, mechanically/cosmetically great, $5,999 obo.

667-0407 2005 RAV 4, auto, 4-cyl, 4X4, winter/summer tires, 35,000kms $15,000. 668-7691 or 336-0125 2005 TOYOTA Camry sedan, 4-cyl auto, air, cruise, tilt, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, $5,000 obo. 660-4220 2004 FORD Focus ZX3, 240,000 kms, 2 dr hatchback, auto, red, second owner, well maintained, great car, need more room, $3,450. 667-7535 2004 PONTIAC Vibe (like Toyota Matrix), very good cond, dark blue, FWD hatchback, P/L, P/W, 138,000kms, $6,600. 393-2929 2004 TOYOTA Matrix XR 5-spd manual w/ sunroof, good cond, $6,500 obo. 333-0069 2003 SUBARU Outback wagon, AWD, 147,700km, perfect running condition, new clutch kit/gasket set, 2 sets of tires on rims, at Wal Mart parking lot, $7,500. 333-9604

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1992 MERCURY Topaz, low kms, starts & runs great, c/w summer/winter wheels & tires, $900 obo. 393-3638

2002 HONDA Civic sedan, great cond, manual, 227,000kms, summer/winter tires on rims, $3,600. 332-5829

1989 TOYOTA Corolla, 4-dr auto, CD player, new battery/alternator/CV joint, runs great, recent inspection, $1,000. 633-2837

2000 FORD Taurus Station wagon, V6 auto, new battery, 30 mpg on highway, runs great, $3,750 obo. 333-0380

1981 FORD Granada, 4-dr, 6-cyl, in running condition, good tires, $200 obo. 668-2006

1999 CHEV Cavalier, good for parts, $500.

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1999 FORD Taurus sedan, V6 auto, new battery, new alternator, summer and winter tires on rims, 30 mpg on highway, runs great, $3,500 obo. 333-0380

2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD, 4Wdr, 4-dr, loaded, 24,000kms, $25,500 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

1998 CHEV Lumina, 236,000kms, newer alternator & battery, tires for both seasons, $1,400 obo. 456-4533 1996 BUICK Regal 4 dr, nothing fancy but will get you there, $800 obo. 335-1681

2012 NISSAN XTerra, 20,000km, trail green colour, trailer package, hatch tent, loaded, like new, $28,500. 336-0375 2011 DODGE Ram 2500 diesel 4X4 crew cab, 8Ęź box w/canopy & sliding deck, many features, 129,000kms, $34,500. 333-0451 2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT truck, silver exterior, still under warranty, offers. 333-9020 2009 DODGE Grand Caravan, 142,000kms $10,000 firm. 333-0264 or 332-5322 2009 TOYOTA Tacoma, ext cab 4X4 SR5, highrise canopy, 47,000kms, exc cond, $24,000. 867-689-9730

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2008 F-250 crew cab 4X4 V-8, approx.

175,000 kms, $10,000 obo. 333-1002 2008 F250 Super Duty 4X4, $20,000 obo.

335-3243 2008 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 crew cab, 5.7L, V8 6-spd auto w canopy & sliding deck, many more features, 129,000 kms, $26,000.

333-0451

2000 FORD F-550 (2 TON) XL SUPER DUTY DUALLY Flat Deck 7.3 LT Diesel 6 speed o/d Manual Tranny Radio/Tape - AC- CRUISE etc. 14 ft.

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2007 T O Y O T A Sienna XLE AWD top-of-the-line 7-pass minivan, 93,000 km, exc cond, power everything, sunroof, roof rack, heated front seats, extended warranty to Jan. 2017 or 160,000 km. 634-2828 or 336-1016

2008 GMC Envoy SLE, GREY ..........................................................................$16,500 $ 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE.................................................................. ................................

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2012 Wildwood 18' XLT RV Trailer .......................................................

14,900 SOLD! $ 2007 Pontiac Torrent, AWD, RED.................................................................. ................................

12,995 2005 Ford F350 Crewcab, 4X4, DIESEL ................................................. $11,995 2003 Ford 4x4 Excape Limited ................................................................. $8,395 IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE!

2014 Dodge 1500 Crew 4x4 SXT Hemi, Trailer Tow Silver

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Phone: 867 867-667-6285 667 6285

2006 CHEV 3/4 ton 4X4, good running cond, 200,000kms, $11,500. 399-3911 5-TON GMC chassis & frame, 67,477 mi, ex-govĘźt vehicle, well maintained, great tires w/mounted spare, 5-spd Fuller trans, 366 V8, GVW 27,500, spare parts, $5,500.

335-3570 2005 TOYOTA Sienna, 100,000kms, $11,000. 334-6510 2004 CADILLAC Escalade V8 auto, AWD, loaded, must see, $12,000 obo. 660-4220 2003 FORD E-350 1 ton cargo van, clean, with shelves & separator, gas, 5.4l engine, auto, good 4 season tires, new battery, 210,000 km. $7,000. 335-3674 2003 GMC Duramax, 7â&#x20AC;? lift, like new rims/tires, 37â&#x20AC;? tires, Efi live tuning and new injectors, fully loaded, leather, sound system, runs great, $18,000. 335-0514 2002 AVALANCHE 4x4, fully loaded, 20'' wheels, lowered, $6,500. 333-0186

2012 Jeep Compas Sport 4x4, Low Km, Red

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4

2000 F350 super duty 4 door super cab long box 2-wheel drive, 7.3 diesel, island blue exterior, 157,000kms super clean condition, one non-smoking owner, $16,500 obo.

335-3868 2000 RAM 1500 SLT 4x4 auto, shortbox, 4â&#x20AC;? lift, new motor 3000km ago, performance exhaust, canopy, 3/4 ton springs, new brakes, 2 12â&#x20AC;? subs/wamp, pioneer deck, $8,500 obo. 335-8657 1999 CHEV Suburban LT 4x4, V8, loaded, must be seen, $6,000 obo. 660-4220 1997 F150, 3-door 4X4 pick-up w/canopy, standard, low mileage, 667-2046

1994 CHEV 3/4 ton 4x4, great shape, new tires with spare, new windshield, tool box, banks exhaust, rear air bags & hitch included, $5,500. 668-2972

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1991 CHEVY Astro Van, 307,000 km, needs fuel pump, tires, $800. 335-7711

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1995 FORD Ranger XLT, 249,000 kms, well maintained, great cond, aftermarket stereo, 2.3L, manual 5-spd, good on gas. summer/studded winter tires, fog lights, tool box, $2,800 obo. 334-5602

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2007 TOYOTA Tundra 4x4, towing pkg, new tires, chrome step bars, bed liner, box cover, 62,000kms, exc cond, $22,500 obo.

334-1674

1996 DODGE 3/4 ton, Cummins diesel, 5-spd standard, 10-ply tires, driving lights, $5,000 obo. 633-3857 or 604-219-3903

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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

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Gas, 80,000 KM. Great shape with aluminum headache racks, tidy tanks, tool boxes & radios. $38,0000.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, fully loaded, mint condition, low mileage. $24,999 obo, Doug after 6pm, 660-5570 or 778-772-1215

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2001 SIERRA 1500 4x4 ext cab, Vortec 5300 SFI V8, exc cond, fully loaded, off road pkg, HD trailering equip, custom box cover, 90,000 km, $13,500 obo. 667-4573

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2007 DODGE Laramie 3500 diesel, c/w 2 sets of tires on rims, only 90,000kms, $36,500 obo. 336-1701

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1991 FORD Explorer (RWD), red, new thermostat, all new gaskets, runs well, $900 obo. 335-1876 1991 FORD F250 Super Cab, rebuilt engine in 2003, not used often, good tires, good cond, needs battery, $1,800. 393-4912 1990 FORD F250 4-spd manual, comes with canopy, $2,000. 456-4567 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, AWD, diesel engine, auto, exc mileage, 8 passenger or great camping/handicapped vehicle, 128,000 kms, offers or trades considered. 333-9020

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1992 HONDA Civic VX hatchback, red, 50mpg drives straight 5-spd standard, air, good glass & interior, body fair, 328,000k, solid engine, 2-dr, on winters, $2,000. 334-6087

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2003 VW Jetta, blue, 4-dr, auto, pwr everything w/switchblade keyless entry, well maintained, good cond, sun/moon roof, c/w summer/winter tires, 115,000 mi, great on gas, $6,500 obo. 334-4149

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 1989 FORD 250 Super Cab 4X4 c/w canopy, 7.3 diesel, 5-spd trans, new grip tires & spare set tires/rims, $3,000 obo. 334-6101 1985 F250, 6-cyl 4-sp, new motor, carb, battery, exhaust, tires & more, $1,500 obo.

334-1564 1982 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4x4, 300,000kms, runs but needs a tuneup (fluids, grease, etc), some rust, $1,000.

335-9875 1979 F250 4x4, box rust, cab ok, engine needs rebuild, drive train good, $500.

332-6565 350 CHEVY Classic 3/4-ton flat deck, new battery, alternator, power steering, hose, tranny flush kit, new tires all around, exc shape, $2,800 obo. 633-5130 FORD VAN classic, high top, mid 80s, needs TLC, elec problems in engine, $500 obo.

633-2837 GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/75 R16 tire mounted/balanced on GM 6-bolt rim, spare, never used, $100, 332-1680 lv msg, replies 7pm JEEP LIBERTY 03 Sport, 4x4, 4 cyl, 108,000km, clean, no rust, great shape but cracked windshield, $5,800. 335-4246 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER Minivan, trouble free, passed inspection, good gas mileage on highways (10L/100 kms), V6 3.0L, 4-spd auto, 163,000 km, $2,500 obo. 336-3808

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 THULE ROOF rack parts, set of 4Ęź to fit factory roof racks, $120, set of 4Ęź and false gutters to fit truck canopy, $150 (50% of price on Thule website). 633-2348 aft 7pm TIRES! TIRES! TIRES! Seasonal Changeover Good used tiresâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;15â&#x20AC;?,16â&#x20AC;?,17â&#x20AC;?,18â&#x20AC;?,19â&#x20AC;? and 20â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C;lots to choose from. $25 to $150 a tire. $25 to mount and balance per tire.

Mechanical Services Call Art 334-4608 TONNEAU COVER, silver/grey fits GMC p/u, 5Ęź8â&#x20AC;? box, paid $1,500, asking $750.

333-0914 ENGINE STAND, good cond, $30 firm.

821-6011 REAR WINDOW glass for Ęť80s Chev or GMC truck, comes out of Ęť81 GMC 1/2 ton, $50. 334-4206 STEEL WHEELS, original equipment GM 6 bolt steel wheels, 2 avail, 16"x 6.5" like new. $50 firm ea. 821-6011 4 H A N K O O K winter tires on rims, 205/65R15 94T, very good cond, only used 1/2 winter, $250 obo. 456-4870 4 STEEL rims 80's model Toyota pick-up/4-Runner, $10 ea. 667-7684 6-DISC CD player out of fully loaded GMC, works perfectly, $100. 335-0514 CLUTCH 335-1853

FOR Chev Cavalier, $400.

WANTED: TOW hitch to fit a Toyota Sienna 2004-2010. 667-7848

MOOSE SCRAPS to give away for sled dogs. 456-7490

8Ęź METAL utility rack for p/u, black in colour, good for hauling lumber, ladders, kayaks & canoes, 633-6114 4 RADIAL tubeless tires, Goodyear Wrangler HP, P265/70R17, standard load, driven 4,000kms, all 4 for $80. 633-6263 TOYOTA TERCEL roof racks, fit gutter style, off late 80's car, $100 obo. 867-634-2559 1992 PREVIA Toyota, 2nd owner, 4 cyl, great gas, new tires, front brakes & starter.

Selling for parts but still drives. Leaving Yukon, must sell, $500. Constance or Michael 336-8463

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 LOST MY best friend Benji. Carmel and white coloured male dog, lots of long thick fur, red collar. Last seen May 31st Takhini North. 332-4232

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7-YR OLD mini mare and mini cart, package deal for $1,000. 456-7720 MEDIUM SIZE Vari Kennel $20, 633-6134 EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN Shepherd puppies, health tested, titled parents on site, ready to go July 14, 2014, for work, sport, SAR, service/therapy, active companion homes, approved homes only, $1,800.

333-9770

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867-335-4486

2 MALE Pomeranian puppies to approved homes, CKC registered, microchipped, vetted, pet only, must be neutered. Should be very small, so appropriate homes a must, $2,500. For info 333-9770 100 GALLON fish tank with stand, accessories and fish, $350 obo. 333-1002

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles TAITĘźS 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 2002 CRF 450, rebuilt engine, good cond, $2,800 obo, trades welcome. 334-9118 2007 CAN-AM ATV 800cc, 600 kms, gently used, 668-6931 or 332-9355 RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2006 URAL 750 with sidecar, 5,833kms, $10,000. 668-6716

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 2005 SUZUKI Boulevard, 800 cc, exc cond, shaft drive, electronic fuel injection, well maintained, easy to drive, maneuverable, great on gas, $4,500. 335-4486 2012 YAMAHA Super Tenere XT 1200Z, 1200 cc, shaft drive adventure touring motorcycle, many after-market accessories, very good cond, 26,500kms, $12,000. 660-4711 2005 HARLEY Sportster 883, 11,800 km, windshield, saddlebags, custom seat, roll-bars, hywy pegs, $6,000 obo. 667-4019 or text 335-1996 4 ATV/UTV tires, never used, from 2013 Ranger, 2@ 25x11x12, and 2 @ 25x9x12, $500. 334-4206 2008 HONDA Shadow VT750C, incl bike cover, 2 helmets, leather saddle bags, 1 owner, gently driven, heated handles, full windshield, 4,400 km, $5,500. 332-0270 2004 ARCTIC Cat Bear Cat 570 long track, approx 1800 mi, reverse and hand/thumb warmers, 2-up seat, $3,600. 867-634-2350 2006 ARCTIC Cat Bear Cat 570 long track, exc cond, under 1500, electric start/reverse, hand/thumb warmers, w-up seat, $4,900.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 Polaris Sportsman 800 ..................................... SOLD $5,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 Kawaski 450 Sport/Race .................................................$4,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 Yamaha Big Bear 250 ......................................................$3,499

MOTORCYCLES:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;00 Yamaha 650 Vstar ............................................... $3,499 $2,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (7800km). ......................................$5,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 Honda Shadow 750..........................................................$4,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 Yamaha BW50 Scooter .................................................. $1,699 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 Yamaha WR450 Off-Road .............................................. $4,799 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 Ducati 696 Monster..........................................................$7,499 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 Yamaha YZ250F ...............................................................$4,999 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 Yamaha WR250F..............................................................$7,499

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633-6019 800cc. 17,000 km, Excellent Condition, $4,500.

YUKON KENNEL CLUB Agility Workshop & Agility Match June 16th, 8:00am-4:00pm No experience necessary Non-members welcome Call Bonnita 867-399-3400 or 867-335-8135

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(867) 668-2101 or 1-800-661-0430

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.

2014

FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

YARD SALE July 26th & 27th t 9:00AM-3:00PM @ the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter parking lot Any items you wish to donate can be dropped off at the animal shelter during regular hours.

BARBEQUE & FREE Pet Cuddles!

Come by and shop for an assortment of household goods and animal equipment. All proceeds go towards the care of our homeless Yukon animals.

Want to set up your own table? You can do that! $25.00 for a 10x10 space, just be sure to take an items that do not sell with you when you leave.

Contact the shelter for further details. ( We will not be able to take the following donations: t #PPLT .BHB[JOFT t *ODPNQMFUF #SPLFO &MFDUSPOJDT t $PTNFUJDT t 'PPE 1SPEVDUT t $MPUIFT 4IPFT t 0MEFS 57T

LOST/FOUND LOST t Copper Ridge (Valerie Cres), Chihuahua/pomX, 1-2 yrs old, male, black on back, brown, white belly, no collar. Answers to Bubbles, Contact Calvin @ 867-689-1727 (03/06/14) t Burma Rd, mile 8 on Mayo Rd, Black Lab and Brown Corgi X, both wearing red collars, Contact Jim @ 335-6260 (03/06/14) t Takhini Hotsprings Rd, Blue Bell Gardens, Chihuahua, white with tan on back and face, answers to Poco, Male, around 4yrs, wearing brown collar, contact 633-2119 (04/06/14)

t Porter Creek near the highway, Black Lab with white markings, Male, neutered, no callar but microchipped. Contact Brent @ 633-5495 (06/12/14)

FOUND t On Rainbow in Crestveiw. Male neutered.

Black lab X w white toes on back feet. no collar.

Contact Jane @ 633-3664 (04/06/14) t Downtown, female black labX, white on chin, wearing collar, contact Jan @ 3363553(12/06/14)

RUNNING AT LARGE...

If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

CATS

t 3yr old, neutered male, Akita, grey and white (A.J.) t 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan) t 3 yr old, spayed female, Lab X, Black (Meraai)

t None at this time.

1 KM south of Robert Service Way, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y.T.

4 NEW Firestone tires for 3/4 or 1-ton truck, sz 275/70R18, $850 obo. 334-8736 2003 TOYOTA Echo engine and transmission, 50,000km, running. 668-2802

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Pet of the Week!

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TTILA

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Attila. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an older guy waiting for the perfect retirement home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still active and love playing outside.

I love to play fetch and go out for short walks.

Come on down and say hi soon!

DOGS t 7 yr old, neutered male, Great DaneX, tan and white (Spot) t 5yr old, male neutered, GSDX, black and tan (Moe) t 7 yr old, neutered male, GSD, black and tan (Atilla) t 10 yr old, female, labX, black, (Catnis) t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne) t 1 yr old, female spayed, staffie/labX, black (Peanut) t 7 month old, female spayed, black and tan (Birdy) t 3 yr old, spayed female, black and tan (Breezie)

t 2 yr old, spayed female, cream, husky (Darby) t 11 weeks old, female, husky, black and brown (Wiggles) t 3 yr old, male neutered, Bear dog X, Black and White (Chandler) t 3 mo old, female, Husky X, Black and White (Monica) t 6 mo old, spayed female, Corgi X, Brown (Aurora)

CATS t 11 wk old, DSH, grey tabby, all spayed/neutered (Theo, Daria, Sansa, Tye) t 1yr old, black, DLH, male neutered (Mufasa)

SPECIAL t Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

Pets will be posted on the Pet Report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.

You can also check out our award winning website at:

WWW.HUMANESOCIETYYUKON.CA

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ATV & UTV Rentals

2012 ARCTIC Cat 550 ATV, 800km, c/w 4 extra new tires, winch, power steering, hand & thumb warmers, windshield, diff lock, $8,600 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

Our Honda ATVs & Side by Sides are available at any time

2007 GSX-R Suzuki 1000, yellow&black, Fender Eliminator, after-market exhaust, new tires, newly serviced by ListerĘźs 867-536-2779 for info TOP GEAR black leather menĘźs XL leather jacket/matching leather riding pants, 2 prs leather chaps, size 10.5 riding boots, shorty helmet/Bole riding glasses, 332-9099, will accept reasonable offers

Trailer Rentals Delivery Service For more information call: (867) 393-2111 info@yukonwide.com

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

2006 HONDA Shadow, 750cc, black, c/w windshield, saddle bags, weather cover, low mileage, moving, must sale, $3,500 obo.

334-8929 2001 YAMAHA XT350 great all around bike, good on gas, good cond, ready to ride, $2,500. 335-9785, or jodyover@gmail.com

21Ęź CAMPION cabin cruiser, 350 Chev engine with Volvo legs, fridge, stove, sink, toilet, 15hp Yamaha kicker, must see at 7220-7th Avenue. 667-2344

2001 YAMAHA Raptor 660, blown engine, new tires, c/w lots of after-market parts, $700 obo. 1994 XR80R for parts or fixer-upper, $400 obo. 689-2545

2002 16.25Ęź 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

2@ 2007 CBR 125's, under 500 kms on each, new cond, $1,700 each or $3,200.00 obo for both, 334-1564

SOLO WHITEWATER canoe, Dagger Ovation, 12Ęź, incl foam pedestal seat, thigh straps, float bags, exc cond, $1,600.

821-6011

2004 YAMAHA V-star 1100cc, like new, 5000km, call 336-4887 16Ęź SKIDOO trailer with wood side rails, $1,700. 668-2972

1999 CAMPION 552 Explorer, 19Ęź, 4.3 inboard, 5hp Merc kicker, 2 manual d/riggers, rod holders, stereo, VHF, full top/trl tarp, new spare, ex shape, Tagish. $11,000 obo.

587-335-7133

2006 HONDA CRF, 150F, electric start, new battery, fancy exhaust, good cond, $2,000.

867-335-6814

19Ęź WELDED aluminum hull jet boat, 350 Chev, 773 Hamilton Jet, 3/4 top and travel top, approx 160 hrs run time, c/w custom built trailer, $16,000 obo. 821-6011

2010 POLARIS Ranger 6X6 side by side, EFI 800, only 190kms, c/w winch, windshield roof & side racks for box, spare tire & misc, $13,500 firm. 334-6101

12Ęź HARBORCRAFT aluminum boat, good shape, car topper, c/w 2 rod holders, $750.

333-9084

2005 HONDA CRF450X, great shape plus extras, street legal kit (not installed) $3,850, 2002 Honda XR200, great shape, $1,850.

334-4296

14Ęź SPORTSPAL canoe, aluminum, 333-0914 DF 60HP Suzuki outboard 4-stroke & day tank, good running cond, $2,700. 399-3911 23Ęź FIBRECRAFT boat, Penta Volvo turbo diesel, 6-cyl, low hours, $10,000 worth of spare parts included in price, asking $15,000. 393-4890 1992 STARCRAFT Elite, 17.5Ęź, 190 hp, Mercury V6, stainless steel, low hrs, deep fish finder, very good cond, well maintained, $8,800. 393-4912 HOT DOG shaped water toy to pull behind boat, great fun, $175. 668-2972 2000 JOHNSON 15hp 2-stroke outboard engine, new propeller, short shaft, very good cond, $1,500. 393-2110

2012 KAWASAKI KLX140L 144cc 4-stroke, electric start, low kms, immac cond, never dropped, first owner, great trail rider, located in Destruction Bay, $2,800 obo. (867) 841-5334

1985 FAIRBANKS 32Ęź boat, Spring Fever III, must see, $40,000, in Skagway.

907-612-0323

CELEBRATE! Births! Birthdays!

Weddings! Graduations!

Anniversaries!

2002 GMC 7500 5-ton 24Ęź van body with power tailgate 6 speed transmission, 3126 Cat engine New rubber, very low kms $20,000 obo Phone 867-536-2265 in Watson Lake

LIVINGSTON TRI-HULL 7Ęź boat, fibreglass, will fit in 8Ęź truck box, good cond, $250.

689-2545

LINCOLN WELDER, Millar wirefeed and 12 hp compressor and some supplies, 335-3243

CHILDRENĘźS LIFEJACKETS, sizes 30-80lb and 60-90lb, like new, $10 ea. 633-3053 34Ęź BAYLINER Sport Fisher, lots of extras, good cond, for sale or trade for smaller boat, 633-5606

150 Y/H trommel, 48X7 ft, hvy duty, dble layer, 250 KW Daiwa gen w low hrs, 6" water pump (2), hopper with feeder, finance avail $199,000, obo. 604-862-8636

2007 8ĘźX12Ęź RT type quad trailer, $2,400, 1 home-made utility trailer, 4X8 with truck rear end in it, $700. 336-1701

2014 KUBOTA BX25D 4X4 backhoe loader, 3-point hitch, only 7 hrs, value $22,000, asking $18,500, see at Pine Valley Lodge, 867-862-7047

2009 VERY low mileage, easy towing, 15' Hi-LO travel trailer, 3-way fridge, propane furnace & stove, Everything works perfectly, $12,000 obo, must be seen. 335-2223

INSULATED SHED, 8ĘźX8Ęź, used for staff, good for camp, $1,500. 867-862-7047

2007 GOOSENECK flat deck trailer. 20,000 GVR, 20Ęź long + 4Ęź w/ramps, triple axles, electric brakes. In great cond. Have installed an 8,500-pound winch, $8,000. 334-3393

25Ęź CRESTLINER, welded aluminum, deep V, 225hp, c/w tandem trailer, all rigging, new top, full canvas, $17,000 obo. 668-6961 or 332-8918

Heavy Equipment HIGHLANDS IRRIGATION Supplying miners since 1974 Aluminum Pipe - New and Used Diesel Pumps Hoses - Fittings info@thewaterpeople.com 1-800-665-5909 www.thewaterpeople.com

1998 SKYJACK articulated boom lift, 4x4, gas/propane in gd working cond with only 2050 hrs work. Can reach 40' high to platform, $19,000 obo. Show by appointment.

334-3393

1998 PETERBILT highway tractor, estate sale, $14,900. 30Ęź Jeep (trailer for fuel), $7,900. 1989 Freightliner parts, good tires, $5,900. 6,000Ęź irrigation pipe, estate, $3,500.

Patriot street sweeper, ex-City, $17,900.

333-0717 AIR ROTARY drill rig, everything needed for water wells & exploration, $45,000, atlinmech@outlook.com 2000 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, big sleeper, newer N14 Cummins engine, 667-2046 1991 BABY Kenworth cabover, long frame, single axle, excellent shape, 667-2046 WOODBUG POWERSAW mill c/w 3-10Ęź sections log dogs, dimension stops, two saws, 2 bars, $2,800. Norwood portable edger w/13hp Honda, located in Haines Junction, $2,800. 334-6101

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 diesel loader 540 PTO, 3PH, chains, rotary mower Ford 60â&#x20AC;? 951B post hole digger, 6â&#x20AC;? augers, 7Ęź new snow blade, bottom plow, exc cond, package only, 250-695-6670 PARTING OUT D8H Cat Serial 46A5974, new pup motor, 4 of 14:00x24 tires on cat grader rims, 4 of 29.5x29 loader tires, 6 of 18:00x25 tires on Euclid rims, 250-651-7773

The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse

THE YUKON NEWS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE IN ALL YUKON COMMUNITIES AND ATLIN, B.C.

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Airport Chalet Airport Snacks & Gifts

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Bernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods

DOWNTOWN:

Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn

PORTER CREEK

Coyote Video Goodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gas Green Garden Restaurant Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Haven Super A Porter Creek Trails North Home Hardware Klondike Inn Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fireweed Books Rickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Riverside Grocery Riverview Hotel Shoppers on Main Shoppers Qwanlin Mall

27Ęź V-NOSE snow machine trailer or other toy hauler, fully insulated w/spray foam, 3 fold-down beds & 1 table, good bison hunting rig, $9,000. 334-4206 2009 30' Citation trailer, polarpak pkg, enclosed valves tanks, thermopane windows dualpane skylights, 50amp power baseboard heaters, slide awnings, 16" wheels, shocks, equalizer hitch/antisway, $32,900 obo.

633-3339 or 334-9634

2000 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, newer N14 Cummins engine, big sleeper, 667-2046

7ĘźX14Ęź BLACK tandem axle cargo trailer, spray foam insulated, exc cond, $6,500.

334-4206

REBUILT 351 Windsor engine with auto trans, $1,000. 667-2046 406 CAT engine complete, 667-2046

Proud grandparents are Doug Olynyk (Jan) of Marsh Lake, Sandy Olynyk (Dave) of Whitehorse and Peter and Judie Martin of Johnstown Ontario.

www.yukon-news.com

2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length 28Ęź, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, stereo, large awning, $12,500. 633-2580

20ĘźX8Ęź WIDE tandem axle cargo trailer, spray foam insulated, 2 new axles, exc cond, $7,500. 334-4206

Thanks to Dr. Alton, Dr. Himmelsbach and the amazing nurses at Whitehorse General.

211 Wood Street, Whitehorse

45Ęź TANDEM axle van trailer, insulated, office/living space, 4-pc bath, kitchen sink, wood stove, certified electric panel outlets, directonal lights throughout, $27,500.

335-5046

250 CUMMINS engine, new rebuild, various air ride heavy truck cutoffs, 667-2046

Adelyn Elizabeth Martin

Phone: 867-667-6285

WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS?

9Ęź CAMPER 2007 Adventurer, 90WS, toilet-shower, fridge-freezer, furnace, twin sinks, electric jacks, rear ladder, roof rack, fibreglass siding, stands, great layout, exc cond, $11,500 obo. 335-5709

DIESEL TANK, 12Ęź, 3,000L, good cond, $1,200. 867-862-7047

...............................Wed - $ s &RI $70.20 ...............................Wed - s &RI 93.60

2000 COACHMEN Mirada 30Ęź motorhome, 66,122 kms. Triton V10, mechanical inspection in May/14, Onan 4000 gen, A/C, separate shower, walk-around queen bed. $21,500, phone 335-5506

1982 32Ęź Bayliner Explorer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Puffinâ&#x20AC;? docked in Skagway. $20,000. For info 633-6134

Born May 14, 2014

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TAITĘźS 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

METAL SHED with security door, good cond, 5ĘźX5Ęź, $1,500. 867-862-7047

2 columns x 3 inches 2 columns x 4 inches

Campers & Trailers

18FT V hull, twin 35hp, fuel tank, and controls, tubes, tow ropes, $7,500 obo.

456-4926

...............................Wed - $ s &RI $35.10 ...............................Wed - $ s &RI $46.80

PROJECT - HAS CRACKED SPAR 1946 AERONCA CHIEF 90HP (no electrics) 2408 TTAF 4 new cylinders roughly 500 hrs ago.

Will include very new Federal 1500 skis as well as good shape EDO 1400 floats with airplane all for $10,000 Phone: 867-536-2265 in Watson Lake

KUBOTA GEN set, 24 kw, new gasket, starter, alternator, etc, $4,000. 867-862-7047

Ryan Martin, Kate Olynyk and big brother Caleb proudly announce the birth of:

2 columns x 2 inches

Aircraft

17Ęź FIBREGLASS Qucksilver canoe, $550.

668-3584

1 column x 3 inches

$

1980 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK DT466 engine, 13-speed Tandem axle Old but reliable $5,000 obo Phone 867-536-2265 in Watson Lake

9.6Ęź FIBERGLASS boat, Typ Horizon, used as tender on a yacht, good for lake fishing, $1,000 obo. 393-2110

24Ęź CABIN cruiser c/w full canvas, c/w electronics, electric downriggers many extras, new galvanized tandem axle trailer, 165hp inboard, runs well, upgraded to bigger boat, 668-4593

1995 1100 Virago, low kms, new rubber, $3,500. 335-0894

1997 CAT D6M LGP 6-way blade with ripper Brand new undercarriage $75,000 Phone 867-536-2265 in Watson Lake

2002 KENWORTH T300 FLATDECK 3126 Cat engine, Eaton 10-speed air brakes, 27 ft deck, new tranny, clutch, radiator and rubber. $25,000 obo Phone 867-536-2265 in Watson Lake

2006 YAMAHA 4hp 4- stroke outbard engine, never used, like new, very good cond, new $1,800 asking $1,200. 393-2110

18FT V-HULL speed boat and tubes, 70hp outboard, trailer, with controls & tanks $7,500 obo. 456-4926

2004 SUZUKI Burgman 400, low mileage, $3,500, view at 42 Teslin Rd. 335-3952

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

30Ęź RAINBOW Gooseneck trailer w/flip over ramps, 3-7,000lb axles, $10,500 obo, 18Ęź heavy car haulter trailer w/hideaway ramps, $4,000 obo, single axle enclosed trl, 6Ęźx10Ęź, 3 outside tool boxes/roof rack, $2,500.

334-6101 18Ęź TRIAXLE trailer with winch on front & ramps, $6,500 obo. 335-3243 2009 8' x 20' Haulmark Car Hauler, tandem 3,500 lb axles, spare tire, electric brakes, loading ramp, tire covers, like new, $8,000.

334-6332 1994 COLEMAN Fleetwood tent trailer, 10Ęź box, sleeps 6, icebox, indoor/outdoor stove, forced air furnace, cargo box, Light & in good cond, $4,000. 334-9939 1987 FORD 27Ęź Royal Coach motorhome, 110,600 kms, good cond, exc rubber, everything working, $11,500. 668-6931 eves, 332-9355 days

RIVERDALE: 38 Famous Video Super A Riverdale Tempo Gas Bar

Superstore Superstore Gas Bar Tags Well-Read Books Westmark Whitehorse Yukon Inn Yukon News Yukon Tire

â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONâ&#x20AC;?

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Kopper King Hi-Country RV Park McCrae Petro Takhini Gas Yukon College Bookstore

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 4X8 LIGHTWEIGHT utility trailer, great to tow behind any vehicle, 1,000lb capacity, $1,500 obo. 334-6298 2008 CORSAIR Excella 29.5 RKDS Polar PAC 5th wheel, loaded, many extras, 867-536-7626 or 867-689-4590 2006 24.5Ęź Springdale 5th wheel, slide, outside shower, queen bed, lots of storage, new floors/battery, beautiful cond, $16,500 obo.

334-1012

STEINER STUDY group meetings 7:30pm Tuesday nights, exploring and conversing over a range of metaphysical subjects, free.

Josef for info/location, 335-2300 ARE YOU a coach interested in forming a Northern International Coach Federation Chapter? Join fellow coaches interested in support and professional development by contacting Tanya Lanigan at ktlanigan@northwestel.net.

CAMP YUKON Kids Camp (ages 8-12): June 29-July 5 and July 6-12. Teen Camp (ages 13-18): July 13-19, $285.00. Register Now, www.camp-yukon.com, 668-4817, 91806 Alaska Highway. Sponsored by Bethany Church SKOOKUM JIM Friendship Centre AGM June 30th, 2014 at Skookum Jim Basement at 6pm, Agenda: constitution amendments, annual audit, other business as required

1977 CHEV camper van, everything works, 3-way fridge, oven, water tank, new furnace, good quality futon mattress, good tires, air bags & hitch, great deal, $3,200. 336-2492 24Ęź COUGAR trailer, exc cond, slide out, sofa, dinette, rear kitchen, walk around queen size bed, much more, $22,000, 334-2693 2010 31' Jayco travel trailer, exc cond, 2 slides, inside/outside stereo, TV, satellite dish, electric awning, outside grill, 2 years left on warranty, $24,000. Owen at 633-6617 after 6pm 1991 ROCKWOOD motorhome, 34Ęź, white & green, 63,000 mi, $28,800. 393-4912 1994 B26 Terry travel trailer, a/c, ducted heat, microwave, hot water, fridge, tv, stereo, stove, oven, large awning, charging system, hitch, stabilizer bars, everything works great, $7,500 obo. 335-3868 1998 ROADTREK 200 Versatile f/s, washroom, rear bed/table, built in generator, numerous upgrades, $15,000. Call to view.

335-3148 VANGUARD OKANAGAN camper, older but in good shape, 11Ęź, c/w fridge, stove, furnace & bathroom, $2,900 obo. 334-6101 5TH WHEEL 1999 Citation 24RKS, great camping/mine site unit, single slide, black water, queen mattress, hide-a-bed, rear cargo rack, deep cycle batteries, 2-30# propane tanks, flipped axles, $10,900. 334-9258 2011 WILDWOOD travel trailer, 28Ęź, big slide, most systems never used, still factory winterized, good cond, good family unit w/bunks, $19,000 obo. 335-4103

UTILITY TRAILER, made from Toyota pickup box, has heavy duty metal rack, $500 obo. 668-2162 HEAVY DUTY trailers made from 3/4-tonT pick-up boxes, $600 obo. 667-2046 2009 CONTINENTAL cargo 8.5X26Ęź black V-nose trailer, Beavertail rear, new cond, wired for 120 volts, $10,000 obo. 333-1002

ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS â&#x20AC;&#x153;your quiet get awayâ&#x20AC;?

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 CAMP YUKON Kids Camp (ages 8-12): June 29-July 5 and July 6-12. Teen Camp (ages 13-18): July 13-19. Cost $285. Register Now: www.camp-yukon.com, 668-4817, 91806 Alaska Highway. Sponsored by Bethany Church YUKON PRIDE: 24 (more!) Hours of Gaylight, June 11 - 15, 2014, Whitehorse. Parade, picnic, dance and more. Visit www.queeryukon.com for details.

YUKON TOURISM EDUCATION COUNCIL (YTEC) AND MULTICULTURAL CENTRE OF THE YUKON (MCY) offices will be relocating as of June 2nd, 2014.

The new offices are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and Jarvis Street or 4141-4th Avenue, 2nd Floor (Performance Centre Building).

Phone numbers and email remain the same YTEC 667-4733 / MCY 667-6205 THURSDAY NIGHT Salsa Dancing in the Park, every Thursday night 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Rotary Peace Park , dance lesson at 7:00pm. salsayukon@gmail.com FREE CHILDREN'S summer programs, weekdays at Whitehorse Public Library from June 16 to August 1, ages 4-12. For more info or to register call 667-8900

for Mr. Justice Harry Maddison Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 2-5pm.

Yukon Arts Centre Lobby Contact: 633-3363 or sidneyukon@hotmail.com

Custom-cut Stone Products )&"%450/&4 t ,*5$)&/4 t #6*-%*/( 450/& t "/% .03&

In Loving Memory of

Frank Douglas Etienne (Chico)

sid@sidrock.com

A Celebration of Life

will be held for

Tanya Aspeleiter

March 31, 1962 - June 13, 2008

at the Yukon Transportation Museum from 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday June 18.

6 years have passed and you are missed dearly.

Love from your family & friends

Though she only lived in Whitehorse for 3 years as account manager at WGH, she made many friends. She leaves her fiancĂŠ Warren Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, her brother Anthony and his family in Vancouver, numerous relatives in BC, cousins and many friends in Whitehorse.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Geraldine Wanda Nukon

For more information contact Judy at 334-6623.

January 9, 1977 ~ June 14, 2009

Paula Joan Riehl

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

13 DENVER ROAD in Mc$3"& t Ĺą

1991 FORD 1-ton crew cab with older camper, exc cond, 667-2046 2010 TADA TXL travel trailer, new in 2013, bigger brother to the TAB, ultra lightweight, easy towing for most vehicles, exc cond, $15.000. 456-4959

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YUKON NEWS

It has been ten years since our Paula left us. We love her, miss her, and feel her inďŹ&#x201A;uence constantly.

All friends and family that are in Whitehorse are invited to Drop in at anytime between 4:30pm and 9pm on Friday, June 20, at the Rah Rah Gallery, 6159 6th Avenue. Write a passage about how Paula continues to impact you, and how her passion for life lives on. Stay for a drink, have a chat, and spread the love.

William

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Simpson December 22, 1933 - June 11, 2014

Bill left his family and friends peacefully after a struggle with heart disease. Missing him are Diana, wife of 54 years, son Stuart (Christine) of Atlin BC, son Doug (Kim) of Medicine Hat, AB, and Susan (Kevin) of Medicine Hat AB, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family wishes to give sincere thanks to Dr. Buchanan and Dr Barnes, the staff at the hospital, Home Care and all of the many friends that have been so kind.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke foundation would be appreciated.

A memorial service will be held starting at 2:00pm June 15, 2014 in the Grey Mountain Room at Mt. McIntyre, at 1 Sumanik Drive in Whitehorse, Yukon. We hope you stay for refreshments and visiting afterwards.

You can shed tears that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone, or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left.

Your heart can be empty because you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see her, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow, because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

AUTHOR UNKNOWN Until we meet again.

Mom, Bob, Gerald, Harlan and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Girlâ&#x20AC;?

Marylin Grace

Scott

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marylin Grace Scott (nee McConnell) on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Whitehorse General Hospital, after a short yet very courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband Bob, her children Terry (Virginia), Susan (Manon) and Patti (Craig). She is also survived by five grandchildren and her brother Grant (Susan) as well as many other relatives and close friends.

Marylinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind, generous, loving and strongwilled nature will always be remembered and greatly missed by all.

The family invites you to join them in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Karenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund, c/o Whitehorse General Hospital .

ARCTIC EDGE Skating Club Annual General Meeting. Monday, June 16, 2014.

7:00pm, Sport Yukon Building (4061-4th Avenue) Meeting Room #2. Website: arcticedge.ca CARCROSS COMMUNITY Garage Sale, Sunday, June 22 10am-2pm at The Tutshi.

Bring your own tables or sell from your truck.

THE SWAZILAND Educational Trust Society AGM will be held Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm in Hellaby Hall at the corner of 4th & Elliott CONTEST JUNE 1-30, check out one or more e-books online with valid Yukon Public L i b r a r y c a r d a t www.elibraryoverdrive.gov.yk.ca. and be automatically entered for a chance to win great prizes. 667-5239 THE MADDISON family invites you to celebrate the life of Mr. Justice Harry Maddison on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 2-5 p.m., Yukon Arts Centre. Contact: 633-3363 or sidneyukon@hotmail.com INTERESTED IN strengthening your core?

Creating better posture? Achieving long lean muscles? Pilates Classes for everyone from beginners to advanced. email for more information longleanmean@hotmail.ca YUKON ORIENTEERING Association meet on June 18. Magnussen Trail map. Start at Magnussen ski trail on the Grey Mountain Road at 6:30 p.m. For info call Karen 393-1906 YNKLUKE ARTS Society AGM on June 23 at 6:30 at Canada Games Center SUMMER GUN & hobby show, July 26, Goldrush Inn, 10am-4pm, for Info Donovan at 667-2278 CAMP YUKON Kids Camp (ages 8-12): June 29-July 5 and July 6-12. Teen Camp (ages 13-18): July 13-19. Cost $285.00.

Register Now: www.camp-yukon.com, 668-4817, 91806 Alaska Highway. Sponsored by Bethany Church SENIORʼS POTLUCK picnic, Robert Service Campground, June 15 at 1:00pm, call Rob 667-7202, Stan 667-4016, or Ron 633-4638 for info & bus schedules SAT JUNE 14: A Day of Quiet Retreat at Hospice Yukon. Remember your loved one with writing, painting, collage or simple reflection. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon.net YUKON PRIDE: 24 (more!) Hours of Gaylight, June 11-15, 2014, Whitehorse. Parade, picnic, dance and more, visit www.queeryukon.com for details. Everyone is welcome - LGBTQ and allies!

MAE BACHUR Animal Shelter Dog Wash every 3rd Saturday of the month at The Feed Store/Pet Junction from 10 - 2. Next one is June 21, 2014 MANY RIVERS AGM June 18, 4071 - 4th Ave. Open house 6:00 pm. Staff Presentation: “The Year That Was” 7:05 pm.

667-2970 ESCARPMENT PARKS Society AGM, June 23, 6pm at Cook Street Park. Yummy BBQ after record breaking fast meeting. All welcome. Info 393-2977 TOASTMASTERS – Tue, June 17, 5-8, former Whitehorse Toastmastersʼ is hosting a barbecue. Others welcome. Bring food items to barbecue and share. RSVP George 668-7715 BIRDS OF Spring Special Presentation, MacBride Museum, June 17 7:30pm, Jim Hawkins from the Yukon Bird Club presents the sights and sounds of Yukonʼs birds. www.macbridemuseum.com or call 667-2709

YUKON NEWS SOLSTICE SAINT-JEAN, Tuesday June 24, Whitehorse, 4pm at Shipyards Park. Dawson, 10pm at the Pit. Info vhamel@afy.yk.ca YUKON ANTI-POVERTY Coalition monthly meeting, Thursday, June 19th at CYO Hall from 5pm to 7 pm. Everyone welcome.

334-9317 for more info

Services MAN WITH 3/4 TON TRUCK for hire for Yard clean-up, garbage, et cetera Phone 668-3534 JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/PAINTER 30 years experience No job too small.

Free quotes. References available.

335-8924 SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service.

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 GENERAL SERVICES & CARPENTRY • New Construction • Renovations • Decks • Siding • Fencing • Yard Work + Cleaning • Painting CALL–867-336-1610

GWAANDAK THEATREʼS Aboriginal Summer Readings June 25 (Salt Baby by Falen Johnson) and June 26 (Thunderstick by Kenneth T. Williams) 7:30 pm, Old Fire Hall, $8 adults, gwaandaktheatre.com, 393-2676

PAST LIFE REGRESSIONS Inner Journeying • Reiki • Energy Healing Reflexology • Flower Remedies Tune into your bodyʼs birthright, wisdom, awareness & healing Shift issues & regain your vitality Susan 660-4224 WINDOOR RECYCLER We buy & sell new & used windows & doors Have Triple Pane double & single pane vinyl, wood and metal Now carrying new oak kitchen cupboards Package deals on green house glass 333-0717

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

LANDSCAPING 25 years experience Mowing • Pruning • Edging • Trimming Fertilization program • Aeration Overseeding • Power Washing • Hauling Trail Blazing Quick, reliable service 333-9596 PAINTING DONE RIGHT! Interior/exterior, oil, staining.

Professional work at reasonable rates.

17 years in Yukon. Also serving the communities.

(Williamson Yukon) Phone 456-2043 or 333-0403

ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a free estimate!

867-332-7879

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

CLEANING SERVICES 22 yrs experience.

Reliable, honest, professional attitude, Car detailing, organizing, my own supplies or yours, .

Reasonable rates, references.

Commercial, industrial, apartment buildings & residential.

Cheryl 667-2882

TAIGA TILE & STONE Ceramic, porcelain, glass, slate, stone & cultured stone kitchens, bathrooms, backsplashes, fireplaces and exteriors 6 years in the trade Excellent references Contact Adam, 867-335-6526

Haines Junction Y.T.

JOSEF GRAF PAINTING Certified Journeyman for 20 seasons Residential & Commercial Free estimates and consultations 335-2300 Master quality in the Yukon THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY • Construction • Renovation • Finishing • Cabinets • Tiling • Flooring • Repairs • Specialty woodwork • Custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net - INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills

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

CELEBRATE CANADA Garden Days, Whitehorse Community Garden, 7th Avenue & Ray St, Saturday June 14, 1pm-3pm, garden tours, pot luck social, Food Bank donations welcome

CEDAR CONNECTION Bulk lifts at sale prices!

Cedar decking, siding, fence materials and more!

Located in Marsh Lake Phone: 867-335-1088

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865

YUKON BIRD Club together with the MacBride Museum present Birds of Spring on Tuesday, June 17th, 7:30pm with Jim Hawkings at MacBride Museum, 1st Ave and Wood Street

ARCTIC EDGE Skating Club Annual General Meeting, Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7pm, Sport Yukon meeting room (4061-4th Ave)

EXTERIOR PAINTER SPECIALIST 25+ years experience Residential & Commercial For estimate contact realpropainter@gmail.com

HOUSECLEANING, SPRING Cleaning, Detailing!

Safe, reliable, bondable RCMP check available on request For into call 334-7405

Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414

THE RIVERDALE Community Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday June 24 at 7 pm, Riverdale Baptist Church. All Riverdale residents are welcome. Please come and join the discussion

INTERESTED IN FREE JEWELLERY and having fun with friends!?

Park Lane Jewellery is perfect for you!

Either host your own party or join our amazing Yukon team!

Phone 334-4944

LEEʼS BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Specializing in shoebox receipts, payroll, small & large businesses Using Sage 50/Simply Accounting and Excel Good for truckers/small contractors $30 per hour Phone Lee at 334-7625

BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755

YUKON SCIENCE Institute & Environment Yukon present Surviving the Third Millennium with Bob McDonald, Sunday, June 15, 7:30pm, Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse.

Free

THE YUKON Lung Association Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday June 26th at 7:00 pm at Riverdale Baptist Church.

Come and see what we do.

KLONDIKE INSULATION Spray foam insulation Competitive Prices - Price Match Phone 867-335-6886

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

S.V.P. CARPENTRY Journey Woman Carpenter Interior/Exterior Finishing/Framing Small & Medium Jobs “Make it work and look good.”

Call Susana (867) 335-5957 susanavalerap@live.com www.svpcarpentry.com MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com

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.

Licensed and Professional Automotive Repairs 20-year Journeyman Mechanic Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Call Brian Berg 867-633-6597 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 MILLENNIUM GENERAL SERVICES -Spring Yard Cleaning -Power Raking -Aerating -Cut and Vacuum -Fertilizer -Install New Lawns -General Bobcat Work Make a Reservation First-Come, First-Served 633-3404 / 334-4474 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 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

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

Health Centre Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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

Health Centre Old Crow Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

Tagish Y.T. Monday 7:30pm Lightwalkers Group Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach Telegraph Creek B.C. Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

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

Health Centre

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

Health Centre

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TOPSOIL Call Dirtball

668-2963

Home Support/Respite Care Available Certified nursing-home attendant/ home-care worker Available evenings & weekends Recent RCMP check Valid drivers licence Tender, loving care 334-7405

DRUG PROBLEM?

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

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 (OM, 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

www.aa.org bcyukonaa.org AA 867-668-5878 24 HRS A DAY

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 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 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

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 SANI-BLAST WATER TANK CLEANING & SANITIZING (867) 633-3784 WE PROVIDE! Manual cleaning of interior surface (up to 2hrs) 15 minutes of spherical impingement wash cycle with extraction of residues 30 minutes shock treatment with ozonator 15 minutes of extensive impingement rinsing 100 gallons of fresh potable water CALL TODAY TO HAVE YOUR POTABLE WATER TANKS CLEANED & SANITIZED

BY PROFESSIONALS!

Lost & Found FOUND: SET of 2 keys on Millenium Trail, one key has red and blue flower decal, pick up at Whitehorse Ambulance Station LOST: INDOOR cat, neutered male Siamese, brown face, body is cream, grey & brown, lives on North Star Dr in Copper Ridge, reward offered, Julie at 335-2205 GARY JOHNSON, I found your CD case on the Carcross Rd Monday evening, call me to arrange return, Joel, home 821-4717, cell 332-8992 LOST: SUNDAY or Monday between airport and Crestview, gold chain necklace and gold heart, sentimental value, reward. 667-7288 FOUND: MAY 23rd in Whitehorse airport short term parking lot, Canon camera in case, call 867-334-4364 to describe and claim LOST: TUESDAY June 3, Main St, jewelry in small pouch, swan ring, earrings, flat gold chain, nugget necklace, 667-7080 LOST: PAIR of hearing aids on “Ride for Dad” motorcycle ride on June 7th, Alaska Highway near Transportation Museum or parking lot of Whitehorse Motors. Please call 867-390-2244 LOST: 3 year-old chocolate lab, black collar, answers to Lucy, lost behind Bell Crescent on the green belt in Riverdale, she's my family, missed very much, reward offered, 633-6242 FOUND: PRESCRIPTION sunglasses in white, hard case, found on Tay St. on June 7, 668-3887

An appeal to the person who removed my Canon Camera, Rebel Model XSI (1270400563) Camera with Lens (4711005216) from my Pick up Truck on Core Wood Front St. May 8,2014 The Camera can be replaced It would be nice to get the return of the memory card A. KNILL, ALTIN BC

(250) 651-7622

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Sports Equipment

BACKPACK, OSPREY luna 70L, exc cond, $125. 633-6803 5 PERSON Escort dome tent, never used, $50, queen size airbed Broadstone, 80x60x8.5, never used, $35, or both for $65.

668-7001 2007 MENS Giant Reign Three Mountain Bike , like new, great reviews/hard to find bike, ridden 7 times, immac cond, must sell, $1,250 obo. 604-619-9324 RECUMBENT EXCERCISE bike, like new, $50; new, still in box manual treadmill, $40.

668-2031

Livestock 19” BATES Caprilli all purpose saddle, all leather dark chestnut, changeable gullet and Cair system, c/w stirrup leathers and girth, $1,200, e-mail for pictures. 334-2799 HAY FOR SALE Dry bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale.

633-4496 or astra@northwestel.net

RALEIGH SERENGETI mountain bike 20" frame. $250 335-9510

PUBLIC TENDER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES UNIT 141401 - 506A TAYLOR WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 2, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

PUBLIC TENDER BATHROOM RETROFITS YUKON HOUSING UNITS #815001 AND 815002 OLD CROW, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 25, 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.

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Raymond Mikkelsen at 867-6675718.

Site Visit: June 18, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Joint Tender Closing in Dawson City

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

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY OF FORKLIFT Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 19, 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 Geoff Dixon at (867) 667-5244.

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

FOUND: SET of 2 keys, Tuesday night, June 10, Walmart parking lot, 667-5112 FOUND: VEHICLE key with Hawaii sandals attached by Porter Creek mall. Key fits Chev or Suzuki. 633-2470

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Yukon Liquor Corporation

PUBLIC TENDER HVAC SYSTEM CLEANING CLOSELEIGH MANOR UNIT #080000 100 LAMBERT STREET WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 18, 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.

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

HORSES!

Have you always wanted to ride?

Find a complete list of all the great horse activities in Yukon! www.HorsinAroundYukon.com HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LEASE SPACE FOR GOVERNMENT OF YUKON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES REGIONAL SERVICES AND HOME CARE CARMACKS, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 26, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Marion Morrison at (867) 6675972.

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RETROFIT YUKON HOUSING UNITS #260100 AND #260600 ROSS RIVER, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 26, 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 Raymond Mikkelsen at 867-6675718.

Mandatory Site Visit: June 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Site Visit: June 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Joint tender closing with Ross River and Whitehorse

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

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

INDUSTRIAL LOT FOR SALE MOUNT SIMA INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION The City of Whitehorse will be selling one industrial lot over the counter on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (local time).

In order to be eligible to obtain the lot on Monday, June 23, 2014, interested purchasers or their agent (authorized in writing) must ¿UVW UHJLVWHU ZLWK 3ODQQLQJ and Building Services to indicate their interest.

Registration will only be accepted in person after 8:30 a.m. and prior to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Planning and Building Services counter located on the second ÀRRU RI WKH 0XQLFLSDO Services Building, 4210 Fourth Avenue.

If two or more purchasers have indicated interest in the same lot by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014, a draw process will be utilized to ensure fairness in the disposition process.

All interested purchasers or their agent (authorized in writing) must be present at WKH 3ODQQLQJ DQG %XLOGLQJ Services counter at 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 23, 2014 to participate in the lot sale.

All interested purchasers must provide a bank draft, FHUWL¿HG FKHTXH RU PRQH\ order payable to “The City of Whitehorse” representing 10% of the advertised lot sale price to secure the lot.

If the lot remains unsold after June 23, 2014 it will be available for purchase over WKH 3ODQQLQJ DQG %XLOGLQJ 6HUYLFHV FRXQWHU RQ D ¿UVW come basis until it is sold or withdrawn from sale by the City of Whitehorse.

For more information about the over the counter sales process, please visit whitehorse.ca/msi, email land@whitehorse.ca, or phone (867) 668-8346.

www.whitehorse.ca

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TRACTOR WITH front end loader, $6,000.

335-2034 15” EAMOR Western Saddle, dark chestnut with black suede seat, fits medium-wide horse, great little saddle for local shows and everyday riding. E-mail for pictures, 334-2799

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

YUKON CULTURAL INDUSTRIES LABOUR FORCE STUDY

RESIDENCY ATTRACTION WEBSITE

Project Description: To measure the size of Yukon’s cultural labour force, to assess the impact of that labour force on the economy, and to identify challenges facing cultural industries in the future.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 7, 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 Kieran Slobodin at (867) 3936459.

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: To design a website dedicated to attracting new residents to Yukon. The website will promote living and working in Yukon and will be targeted to key labour demographics.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 3, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Kieran Slobodin at (867) 3936459.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Economic Development

Economic Development

RESOURCE ACCESS ROADS Discussion Document For Review The Yukon government is seeking input from First Nations, Renewable Resource Councils, industry and stakeholder groups on managing resource access roads in Yukon.

The goal is to develop a new set of regulations to better manage resource access roads through the life of a resource development and extraction project.

The Resource Access Roads Framework and the Resource Access Roads Regulation discussion document are available online at www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands.

If you would like to provide written comments, please submit them to Michael Draper, Manager of Program Support, Land Management Branch, Energy Mines and Resources at: E-mail: Michael.Draper@gov.yk.ca Phone: (867) 667-3185; Fax: (867) 393-6340 Mail: Michael Draper, Manager Program Support Land Management Branch, Energy, Mines and Resources, Yukon Government Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 The deadline for submitting comments is August 8, 2014. Yukon government will consider all responses prior to drafting regulation recommendations for managing resource access roads.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

Do you have a horse-crazy child who would like to learn more about the care of horses and riding?

Registration open now for beginner workshops for children ages 6 - 12 Workshop 1: May 23 - 25 Workshop 2: May 30 - June 1 Friday 6 - 8 Saturday and Sunday 9 - 12 Northern Tempo Equestrian Centre 633-5047 or northerntempo@gmail.com

Furniture ANTIQUE OAK hutch, newly refinished including glass doors, 6ʼ long, exc cond, $1,000. 633-6244 FREE-STANDING STEREO cabinet 49"W x 65 1/2" H, wood laminate, good cond, $25.

668-7845 2 66"H x 24" w brown bookcases $25/ea, 1 telephone table with drawer (dark brown) $15, 1 white microwave stand with microwave $40, 1 white microwave stand $15.

334-2639

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 2-SEATER BIKE trailer in new cond, $225 obo. 393-2630 GREEN 667-7288

MOBY Wrap new $30 obo.

INFANT/TODDLER CAR seat, new cond, asking $100 obo, for info call 393-2630 2 CHILDRENʼS bicycles in good repair, $20 ea. 633-4018 1960'S DOLL carriage, $75. 668-2972 MOVING OUT sale, baby clothes, 0-6 mon, bassinette and other stuff, $5,000 by June 16, 12B Thompson, 668-5725

PUBLIC TENDER

Z-LINE DESIGNS Gen-X desk, c/w user guide, bought in 2012, $400 new, asking $200 obo. 456-4870 BEDROOM SUITE (2 dressers & 2 end tables), $750 obo. 633-6619 after 5:00pm DINING ROOM suite, buffet, hutch & table with 6 chairs, $1,250 obo. 633-6619 after 5:00pm SOLID OAK rolltop desk (no veneer), med oak color, 4 bottom drawers, multiple cubbies above desktop, exc cond, $675.

633-4135 PILLOW TOP queen size 2-pc matching mattress & boxspring, spotless, like new, first $100. 668-2771 BEDSIDE TABLE 24HX20W X18D, exxc cond, $20. Terry or Michele 633-6081 LARGE METAL cabinet wit 5 shelves and double locking doors, view at 49 Redwood Street. 633-6553

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

LIGHTING UPGRADE SELKIRK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - BLDG. #1208 WHITEHORSE, YUKON

CUSTODIAL SERVICES WHITEHORSE LIQUOR STORE, 2190 - 2ND AVENUE, WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 2, 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 Zubair Qureshi at (867) 3937125.

Site Visit: June 24, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.

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

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 25, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Bonnie Palamar at (867) 6678924.

Mandatory Site Examination: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

Yukon Liquor Corporation

RFP2014381

Site Master Plan – Yukon Place (Ayamdigut Campus) Closes: Noon PST, June 18, 2014 The College requires a Site Master Plan for its operations that will help us implement our strategic directions in land planning (including the newly established reserve land), in planning for future growth (construction), in participating in community/ economic development, and in ensuring sustainability on the Yukon Place (AyamdigutCampus) site. The Plan will consider all existing operations on the site and develop recommendations with a focus on the requirements of Yukon College.

Complete packages are available on MERX service at www.merx. com or by emailing Procurement and Contracts at purchasing@ yukoncollege.yk.ca (867-668-8864).

SOLID HARD wood mirror and braces to be attached to chest of drawers, or remove braces and fix on wall, 42”X36”, $25. Michele or Terry 633-6081 LARGE METAL 5 drawer filing cabinet, view at 49 Redwood Street, 633-6553 LARGE DARK wood desk, 6 filing drawers and matching 6 drawer, 1 double drawer credenza, good condition, view at 49 Redwood Street. 633-6553 46”X 22” coffee table, Espresso colour, $20.

Terry or Michele 633-6081 SOLID OAK single pedestal plant stand, medium oak colour, exc cond, $100. 633-4135 1890 MISSION-STYLE desk, all solid quartered oak, medium oak colour, 2 desk drawers, 2 shelves on each side, exc cond, $1,100. 633-4135 SOLID HICKORY wood 7-pc bdrm set, made in Quebec, mint shape, natural stain, $650. 668-2972 ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, nearly new, paid $200, asking $50. 668-2659 COMPUTER DESK, teak, exc cond, $75.

668-2771 MODERN COMPUTER style desk, like new, cherry color top, metal frame, keyboard tray + 2 shelves, $50 obo. 633-2096 LOVESEAT W/CHAISE lounge cushion, good cond, $50, TV cabinet for 27” TV, fair shape $25. 633-6134.

COMPUTER 334-8205

DESK, very solid, $65.

4-PC 1950ʼS bedroom set, Bonnet by Sears, desk, dresser, end table, bench c/w matching headboard, not Bonnet, good cond but damaged end table, $250 obo. Call/text 668-3103 DOUBLE BEDROOM set incl 2 dressers & 2 end tables, older, wood grain finish, good cond, $150. 668-7009

Notice to:

Barbara Hare Please contact Yukon Judicial Council For an urgent message (867) 667-5438 2134 – 2nd Avenue, Fourth Floor Whitehorse, YT Or P. O. Box 31222 Whitehorse, YT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS The Estate of Diane Mary Jimmy All claims against the Estate of Diane Mary Jimmy, late of the Town of Watson Lake, in the Yukon Territory who died on or about the 10th day of May 2012, must be made filed by statutory declaration with the personal representative noted below on or before the 25th day of July, 2014 after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice.

Donald Molloy, Administrator c/o 102-205 Hawkins Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X3 Attention: Kelly McGill DATED at Whitehorse, Yukon this 12th day of June 2014.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 SMALL CHINA cabinet, $40. 667-7440 or 333-9306 1 6-SHELF bookcase, $20, 1 5-shelf bookcase, $20. 667-4526

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 DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

Liquor Corporation

LIQUOR ACT TAKE NOTICE THAT, Zenel Bardhi of 91888 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5B7 is making application for a Food Primary - All Liquor Licence, in respect of the premises known as Mediterrana Restaurant and Pizzeria situated at 91888 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, 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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of MELVIN GORDON CLARK, deceased, late of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, who died March 14th, 2014, in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are requested to file the same, supported

by Statutory Declaration, with the undersigned on or before June 20th, 2014, after which date the said estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed.

HIDDEN VALLEY M 17 SOAPBERRY LANE, Hidden Valley, Friday June 13 6pm-8pm, Saturday June 14 9am-1pm, multi-family, renovation sale, furniture, kids toys/ clothes, snowsuits, high chair, popcorn and lemonade, rain or shine

SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH

All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Estate in care of the undersigned.

Christine M. Hakim Lamarche Pearson Barristers and Solicitors 505 Lambert Street, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 1Z8

ARKELL M 60 GROUSE CRES, Arkell, Saturday June 14, 9am-Noon, no early birds M 10 ARKELL PLACE, Pineridge.

Saturday June 14th, 9am-noon.

Multi-family. Baby cribs, organic baby mattress, kids toys, books, clothes, bikes, lawn mower, building material, wine making kit, kitchen gear, baked goods.

Puzzle Page Answer Guide

COPPER RIDGE

Sudoku:

M #2 TOPAZ/EMERALD, Copper Ridge, Saturday June 14, multi-family, household items, kids stuff, furniture, electric fireplace, DVD’s, dog kennel, etc M 55 DRIFT DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, no early birds

The first time of publication of notice is June 6th, 2014.

The second time of publication of notice is June 13th, 2014.

M 43 KEEWENAW DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, multifamily, household items, kids items, outdoor/sporting goods, bikes, etc

The third time of publication of notice is June 20th, 2014.

M 102 MALLARD WAY, Copper Ridge, Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15, 9am-5pm both days, moving sale, everything must go

Kakuro:

M 5A DRIFT DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Saturday June 14, 9am-2pm, plants, shampooers, kids clothes, misc, phone 633-5472 to preview

PUBLIC TENDER

M 117 FALCON DR, Copper Ridge.

Saturday, June 14, 9am-1pm.

Furniture, TV, hh items.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVERSE FIBRE PROJECT

Economic Development

Crossword:

M HOT SPRINGS ROAD, MILE 4.7 just before Game Farm, Saturday June 14, 10am-1pm, yard sale KOPPER KING

M #114, 4 PROSPECTOR, Kopper King Trailer Park, Saturday June 14, 8am2pm, furniture, cages, toys, clothes, books, antiques, etc LOBIRD M #25, 200 LOBIRD RD, Lobird, Saturday June 14, 9am-4pm, clothes, dishes, bikes LOGAN M 59 FINCH CRESCENT, Logan, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, moving sale, utility tables, gas lawnmower, garden tools, furniture, bottled water dispenser, fishing, etc MT. SIMA M 330 MORAINE DR, Mt. Sima, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, kitchen, home building/craft items, dishes, decor, camping/sports gear, vintage/antique collectables, clothes, rain or shine NORTH KLONDIKE HWY M POLICEMANS POINT ROAD, 9.5 mile on North Klondike Hwy, Saturday June 14, 8am, follow the signs, music instruments, amps, household items, clothes, fabric, bed, etc M HOOTALINQUA FIREHALL, Klondike Highway. Saturday June 14, 10am2pm. Annual Garage Sale. Takhini Gas parking lot, move to firehall if raining.

PORTER CREEK

COWLEY CREEK

M 1203 FIR STREET, Porter Creek, Saturday June 14, 9am-4pm, skis, bikes, tools, clothes, handicrafts, partytricks, etc

M 406 KUSAWA RD, Crestview, Saturday June 14, 10am-1pm DOWNTOWN M 6095-6TH AVE, downtown, Saturday June 14, 9:30am-2:30pm, new stuff, popcorn maker, bookcases, clothes, shoes, etc

Your Community Connection

HOT SPRINGS ROAD

M 26 MAPLE ST, Porter Creek, Saturday June 14, 10am-2pm, multi-family, no good offers refused

CRESTVIEW

Word Scramble A: Pregnant B: Tested C: Straps

SALES

M 27A ZIRCON LANE, Copper Ridge.

Saturday, June 14, 9am-noon. Moving & downsizing. Furniture, hh, kitchen, tools, bike, apt sz freezer, popcorn maker, copper wares, comforter & duvet sets.

M 15 GRAYLING PLACE, Cowley Creek, Saturday June 14, 9am-2pm, lots of items

GRANGER 06.13.2014

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is July 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 Steve Sorochan at (867) 6678073.

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

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Garage

FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH

not later than 4:30 pm on the 25th day of June, 2014 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

Any questions concerning this specific NOTICE are to be directed to Licensing & Social Responsibility at 867-667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

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M 67 WILSON DRIVE, Granger. Saturday, June 14, 9am-1pm. Multi-family, furniture, Ikea, lamps, lights, partylite, antiques, designer young adult clothing (h & m), bikes, treasures.

HIDDEN VALLEY M 17 SOAPBERRY LANE, Hidden Valley, Friday June 13 6pm-8pm, Saturday June 14 9am-1pm, multi-family, renovation sale, furniture, kids toys/ clothes, snowsuits, high chair, popcorn and lemonade, rain or shine

M #5-12TH AVE., Porter Creek, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, multi-family

M 30-11TH AVE, Porter Creek. Saturday, June 14, 8am-2pm. Misc hh items, pottery, lots of odds & ends.

M 1104 HOLLY ST, Porter Creek.

Saturday, June 14, 8am-2pm.

M 6 ASPEN PLACE, Porter Creek, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, rain or shine, tons of great items M 1200A ELM ST, Porter Çreek, Saturday June 14, 8am-2pm, 2-family garage sale, tools, fabric, household items, etc M 127 PONDEROSA DR, Porter Creek, Saturday June 14, 9am-3pm, household items, furniture, clothing, TV RIVERDALE M 1 HART CRESCENT, Riverdale.

Saturday June 14, 9am-noon. Ladies clothing, shoes, luggage, purses. Also Chrysler 300, Touring model for sale.

M 41 BOSWELL CRES, Riverdale.

Saturday, June 14, 9am-noon. HH items, etc.

M 22 LIARD RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, sporting goods, household items, outdoor gear, bicycling stuff, lots of books, DVDs etc M 58 PELLY ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9:00am, lots of stuff, no early birds M 46 KLONDIKE RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 8:30am-11:30pm, variety of household & children’s items, all proceeds to support local charities M 37 TUTSHI RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9am-2pm, kids clothing, couch set, 50” TV, Wii games, 1000’s of kids books, DVD’s, assortment of household items M 44 BOSWELL CRES, Riverdale.

Saturday, June 14, 9am-noon. Lots of hh items, kids bikes, furniture, etc.

M 13 KLONDIKE RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 8:30am-Noon, fabric, birdhouses, window, elec heaters, small bldg supplies, etc M 8 MORLEY RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, household, toys, clothes, shoes, furniture, desk, camping gear, Dr. examination tables, lemonade & cookies, rain or shine M 97 LEWES BLVD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9am-1pm, multi-family, furniture, kitchen stuff, area rugs, books, ceramic planters, clothing, cancelled if raining M 40 ALSEK RD, Riverdale, Saturday June 14, 9:30am-12:30pm, clothes, household items, BBQ, baby items, etc M TUTSHI ROAD, Riverdale, annual garage sale, Saturday, June 14 from 9am-noon, multiple houses participating TAKHINI - TAKHINI MHP M 148 TAKHINI TRAILER PARK, Saturday June 14, 10am-1pm, various items TAKHINI - NORTHLAND MHP M #42 NORTHLAND TRAILER PARK, Takhini, Saturday June 14, 9am-Noon, variety of items

SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH COPPER RIDGE M 102 MALLARD WAY, Copper Ridge, Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15, 9am-5pm both days, moving sale, everything must go

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