Yukon News, September 10, 2014

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Anchorage’s Skinny Raven snatched victory from Whitehorse’s Scarecrow in this year’s Skagway road relay.

Pianist and composer Amina Figarova is performing on Sunday at the Yukon Arts Centre.

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A pair of chinook salmon swim over their freshly dug spawning bed on Tatchun Creek, north of Carmacks. There were more chinook returning to the Yukon this season due to a near ban on fishing.

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yukoninfo.com LAND LOTTERY REMOTE RECREATION LOTS Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Management Branch is holding a lottery for 19 remote recreational lots in the Carcross area. 13 remote lots are located on Bennett Lake and 6 are on Tagish Lake.

Information packages and application forms are available from: Land Management Branch 3rd Floor, Room 320 Elijah Smith Building 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Or online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/upcoming lotteries tender.html Deadline: Lottery applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., September 15, 2014.

Lottery Draws: The lottery will take place in Whitehorse at 1:00 p.m., September 17, 2014 in Room 1A, Elijah Smith Building, 300 Main Street.

Applicants and the general public are welcome to attend the draw. All successful applicants will be noti¿ed the next day.

For more information contact the Land Management Branch at (867) 667-5215 or Toll-free 1-800-661-0408 local 5215 or visit online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands.

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees: Employment Standards Board

Contact: Micheal Noseworthy 667-5944 Deadline: September 12, 2014 Carmacks Housing Advisory Board Faro Housing Advisory Board Mayo Housing Advisory Board Ross River Housing Advisory Board Teslin Housing Advisory Board Watson Lake Housing Advisory Board

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Contact: Jeff Hunston 667-5363 Deadline: October 17, 2014

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MP Ryan Leef and Elaine Taylor, territorial minister of education, sign the agreement for the Canada Job Fund.

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But many criticisms with the Canada Job Grant itself have not been addressed. ukon has signed onto a Under the fund, governcontroversial federal job ments of Canada and Yukon training program. as well as the employer each The Canada Job Fund contribute an equal share for replaces other skills training training tuition and materiprograms. Yukon Educaals, up to a maximum total of tion Minister Elaine Taylor $15,000. joined ministers from across The program will not cover the country to denounce the travel expenses when training program a year ago, saying is not available in the Yukon. that it would displace funding “That’s an ongoing confor proven programs that serve cern,” said Shawn Kitchen, vulnerable populations. assistant deputy minister Last fiscal year, more than for advanced education, in a million dollars went to such an interview this week. “It’s programs in the Yukon. something that we approached Programs that have been the federal government on and supported through the federal unfortunately were not able to labour market agreements in the past include Skookum Jim make any headway on it.”

Also, Taylor said last year Friendship Centre’s youth emthat many small Yukon busiployment centre, the Kwanlin nesses may not be able to Dun House of Learning and come up with the funds to Challenge Community Voparticipate in the program. cational Alternatives’ Bridges “For an individual business employability program. to come up with the $5,000 Now, after some negotiafor one employee to train up tion, the Yukon has signed on to a different position, that’s a to the new program. significant investment.”

The biggest change is the A small concession has been total allocation of funds to the made by Canada on that point: territory.

Now, if the employer is paying The previous offer would the employee wages during the have Yukon receive $500,000 training, those wages can be annually. That amount has diverted to cover up to half of been doubled to a million.

The portion of the fund de- the employer’s portion of the bill for the training. voted to the business subsidy The Canada Job Grant will increase over time, from 15 per cent the first year to 60 replaces an existing business training fund that has per cent the fourth.

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been run in the Yukon by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.

That program had been working really well, said Rick Karp, president of the chamber, yesterday.

Travel funds could be covered under that program, and businesses were only required to chip in 10 per cent of the training costs.

The chamber is “cautiously optimistic” that businesses will be interested in the new program, said Karp.

“We have to give it a chance,” he said.

“When Ottawa is telling the provinces and territories, ‘This is what we’re going to do,’ what can you say? This is it. And they weren’t backing off of that. What choice do we have? We’re the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. What are we going to do? Fight with Ottawa?”

Training and development over the next couple years will be “absolutely critical” so that local businesses can build the capacity to compete with Outside contractors the next time the mining industry comes knocking, said Karp.

“We certainly hope that this is going to work.”

Yukon MP Ryan Leef and Taylor could not be reached for interviews this week.

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

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Yukoners mark FASD awareness day Jacqueline Ronson

pregnant women, as FASD campaigns do typically, said Jeddie Russell, supervisor for education ukoners gathered in Shipand prevention with Alcohol and yards Park yesterday for a Drug Services. barbecue in celebration of “That target is not wide International Fetal Alcohol Specenough. Fetal alcohol syndrome trum Disorder Awareness Day. is not about one woman drinkThere was much to celebrate. ing, it’s not about one couple “For so many years, FASD being irresponsible, it’s about was not understood or even everybody – grandmothers, recognized,” said Mike McCann, aunts, uncles, brothers – knowexecutive director of the Fetal Aling that alcohol is a teratogen. cohol Syndrome Society Yukon.

“It’s not about those women.

“Today I think you’re startIt’s about our community’s ating to see a little bit of a shift titude towards alcohol. And I in people’s understanding and think the attitude changes when awareness of it.” people really have the facts.

FASSY hosted the barbecue Alcohol is a teratogen. I have no not only to continue to raise blame or shame or judgement awareness, but also to celebrate attached to that. It’s a fact.” the successes of its clients.

Shannon Ryan is the co-ordin“Persons that have the disabilator for Congenital Anomalies ity are exceptional people,” said Surveillance Yukon, a branch McCann. of the Health Department that “They have strengths and tracks birth defects and supports abilities that we need to celebrate families with children born with also.” them.

Some Yukoners living with She said people need to know FASD found stable housing this that, for some people, there is no year thanks to a new service run safe level of alcohol consumption by the Options for Independence Society.

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“The consumption of alcohol The apartment complex Rick Sam serves up corn on the cob at a barbecue celebrating International FASD Awareness is so normalized that we almost houses up to 16 people with Day hosted by the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society yesterday afternoon at Shipyards Park. see it like a privilege, and we FASD, with staff available around don’t want that privilege taken the clock to help out where for elsewhere, she said. she said. crisis to crisis to crisis.” away from us.” necessary.

“There really isn’t anything “If you move along in your The Department of Health Ryan hopes that by widening “Overall, I think that everylike this.” life and you have chaos in your and Social Services launched a the conversation to talk about body who lives in the building The big difference is that housing ... never knowing from campaign to mark FASD awareis really enjoying the balance residents determine the supports one month to the next if you’re ness day that focuses on telling different things that can cause of freedom and independence provided to them, and not the still going to be there, if you’re Yukoners about substances that birth defects, more people will to make their lives work, and at other way around, said Acheson. going to get evicted, if you’re go- can cause birth defects, including pay attention, she said. the same time having support “We’ve had some success. ing to be on the street because no alcohol.

“I think if we focus on a in those areas where they feel We’ve had people happy in other landlord will take you, then The online ads explain what broader range of things then like they need it,” said Colette their homes. We have people you live your life on the edge of a teratogen is (a substance that we’re going to reach more Acheson, who sits on the sociin stable housing who were not your seat, or sort of a war zone can cause birth defects) and gives people, more people are actually ety’s board. able to achieve stable housing way of thinking. It makes it hard examples, like alcohol, mercury going to read the campaigns and People from around the world before, because they were unable to make long-term decisions and the rubella virus. think about the alcohol.” have been coming to check out to manage the landlord or the and think about your own best The campaign is innovative Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com the program as a potential model relationships with other tenants,” interest, because you’re just going because it does not only target News Reporter

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City renews bus pass deal with government students at all four Whitehorse high schools this year.

Over 350 transit passes have he City of Whitehorse and already been issued to high Yukon Education have school students this month, a renewed a partnership to news release said on Monday. offer transit passes to high school The students have to request students. them at their school’s front desk.

The initiative is a continuaThey also have to opt out of the tion of a pilot project that was school bus service first, in order launched last year, in which 330 to qualify. monthly passes were provided Mayor Dan Curtis said he’s to some of the city’s high school excited to see students taking students. public transportation all over the The project was so successcity. ful that it has been extended to “I love seeing so many stuMyles Dolphin News Reporter

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Anti-fracking speakers tour territory The Yukon Conservation Society will host two speakers next week on northern B.C.’s experience with hydraulic fracturing and the shale gas industry.

Caleb Behn, who is Eh-Cho Dene and Dunne Za/Cree, has a law degree from the University of

Victoria with a specialization in environmental law and sustainability.

Damien Gillis is an environmental journalist who is currently working on a film about Behn’s experiences with fracking in his homeland in northern B.C. The two will show selections from the forthcoming film, Fractured Land, tell stories and

dents taking transit to school, after-school activities, part-time jobs and elsewhere,” he said in the release.

“This is an excellent opportunity for students and Whitehorse Transit. As ridership increases, our transit system becomes more efficient, which benefits everyone.”

The Department of Education buys the passes at a discounted rate from the city, which has a variety of group rates available, Transit Manager Cheri Malo said.

A high school student would

normally purchase a child/youth monthly pass, for people 5-to-18 years old, for $40 per month.

A transit department quarterly report presented to the community services committee on Aug. 4 shows that transit numbers have been steadily growing in the city.

Transit ridership surpassed 520,000 bus trips in the past year.

In an interesting reversal of roles on Tuesday morning, some Whitehorse transit riders were picked up by a school bus.

That is because five of the

city’s buses were temporarily down for minor repairs.

The school bus was used for a few hours while a final check was done on the transit buses, said Malo.

“These buses get a lot of wear and tear, they’re on the road a lot,” she said.

“When one has a problem it seems like they all do. They were minor issues, such as a faulty hose, that have since been repaired.”

answer questions.

The event will take place on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Beringia Centre in Whitehorse.

Then the speakers will travel to Dawson, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Danoja Zho Cultural Centre.

On Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. they will speak at the Northern Lights Centre in Watson Lake.

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sembly’s select committee on the risks and benefits of hydraulic fracturing will visit Haines Junction, Carcross and Whitehorse the following week.

To pre-register to speak at one of those hearings, visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website or call 667-5494.

The Haines Junction hearing will take place at the St. Elias

Community Centre, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.

In Carcross, the committee will be at the Carcross Community Club at 5 p.m. on September 24.

And in Whitehorse, the hearings will be at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 and at 1 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

(Jacqueline Ronson)

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Human rights commission to investigate jail complaints Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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he Yukon Human Rights Commission says it’s prepared to move forward with human rights complaints at the jail – with or without the Department of Justice’s co-operation.

In a lengthy letter obtained by the News from an anonymous source, the commission’s lawyer accuses the government of taking a stance that “turns Supreme Court of Canada jurisprudence with respect to the interpretation of human rights law on its head.”

Multiple human rights complaints have been filed by inmates at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.

Very few details of the specific complaints have been made public, but government lawyers have insisted the human rights commission doesn’t have the authority to investigate them.

They say that since the jail has

its own investigative body – the Investigations and Standards office, or ISO – Yukon human rights law prevents the commission from investigating.

If an inmate has a problem with an ISO decision, they can go to court, they say.

The government has provided very little to support its stance, said commission lawyer Colleen Harrington in the letter.

“You say that YG’s position is based upon a “plain reading” of the Human Rights Act and you provide no case law to support this view that human rights law in Yukon should be so drastically diminished as compared to everywhere else in Canada,” she writes.

Meanwhile, the Yukon Department of Justice has gone silent.

When the News first broke the story last month, the department provided a written statement.

Since then Justice Minister Mike Nixon has commented twice to the paper.

Now, spokesperson Caitlin

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Kerwin says “it is the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice not to comment publicly on discussions between the department and the Yukon Human Rights Commission concerning human rights complaints.”

Changes in 2009 to the Yukon Human Rights Act say the commission shall investigate complaints unless “the complainant has not exhausted grievance or review procedures which are otherwise reasonably available” or “the substance of the complaint has already been dealt with in another proceeding.”

Harrington argues it’s up to the commission to make the decision whether to investigate, not the government.

She relies on pages of case law, including federal cases, that deal with situations in other jurisdictions.

Though other laws are worded slightly differently, that doesn’t change things, Harrington said.

The Supreme Court of Canada has repeatedly rejected narrow interpretations of human rights law, she said.

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Arguing “that the mere existence of the ISO, the ombudsman, and the courts, even if they have not been accessed by inmates, ousts the jurisdiction of the commission, would have the absurd result of leaving inmates without a forum in which to air their allegations of discrimination, contrary to the intention of the legislature that all persons be able to access human rights legislation,” Harrington writes.

The idea that an inmate could go to the courts with a complaint “demonstrates an alarming lack of understanding of the financial situation of most inmates at WCC, as well as the services offered by Legal Aid, which do not include prison law,” she said.

She questions whether the ISO is qualified to answer legal questions or adjudicate disputes.

“The commission has seen letters written by the ISO to inmates in response to their complaints that demonstrate an alarming lack of understanding of basic legal principles,” she writes.

It would appear from Harrington’s letter that the government’s position on this issue is a recent change.

She claims to have a letter from 2011 in which a senior ISO investigator tells an inmate who raised human rights con-

cerns that ISO “is not a court of competent jurisdiction to review either Charter challenges or claimed violations of the Human Rights Act.” Meanwhile, the commission says it has a duty to act. So the cases move forward.

According to the letter, investigators will be taking the information they’ve gathered to a panel of commission members near the end of October.

Those members – who have all been appointed by the government – will decide whether there is enough information to send the cases to a human rights board of adjudication.

If the government has a problem with that, they are welcome to go to court, Harrington writes.

It’s the board of adjudication that would hear the evidence and decide whether or not the government has broken the law.

There is no way to force the government to defend itself.

Board hearings have been held in the past without a defendant present.

But the board is able to compel people to testify and to order documents be presented.

Any orders that the board might make, whether that’s financial compensation or changes to the system, are enforceable even if the government chooses not to show up.

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New candidate joins federal Liberal race Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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urdeep Pandher insists he’s not a politician. But, as the latest Yukoner to get the green light to run for the Liberal slot at the next federal election, he’s in the running to become one.

The 36-year-old came to the Yukon as a tourist in 2011 and fell in love with the area. He has been living here for the last two years.

Pandher said he’s running to bring innovation and creativity to politics. His career path and history is certainly a creative one.

He works as an IT professional for the Yukon government, and he’s the publisher and editor of the Yukon Times online newspaper. He’s also a dancer and has published his own novel about a NASA astronaut who died in the Columbia space shuttle disaster.

Pandher says he wants to use his experiences to reach out to people who might not necessarily be involved in the political process.

“I will be honest. I will be meeting with people. I want to work with Yukoners across all party lines,” he said yesterday.

Pandher was born and raised

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Gurdeep Pandher aspires to win the nomination of the Liberal party to run in the next federal election. He is the fourth Liberal candidate to seek nomination.

in India. He moved to Canada in 2006 and lived in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta before moving to the Yukon.

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Many of his key platform issues touch on education.

He said he would like to start online video tutorials specifically targeting Yukoners and the kind of work that is needed in the territory.

“Training really is the key to success,” he said.

That same focus on training would also be used towards helping small business owners find

and keep skilled employees.

As he describes it, Pandher is looking to start a new jobtraining program where small business owners can enroll their new employees for training.

He said he personally knows both small business owners and Yukoners looking for work.

“The problem is training.

Training related to specific jobs,” he said.

In his work as an IT professional, Pandher said he knows how important the Internet is in a modern society.

If elected, he said he would work with the federal and territorial government as well as Internet service providers to bring more competition to the Yukon Internet market.

In his spare time, Pandher has taught Bhangra dance classes in Whitehorse. As a dancer he said he is “deeply saddened by cuts to arts and cultural activities in Canada. I really want to work to stop that.”

The same goes for stopping cuts to the CBC, he said.

“The CBC has been part of cultural growth in the Yukon and has a proven track record of independent media,” he said.

So far there are four names in the running to get the Yukon Liberals’ federal nomination.

Pandher’s name will appear on the ballot on Oct. 4, along with former Yukon MP Larry Bagnell, engineer and entrepreneur Ben Sanders, and the owner of Yukon Travel and CEO of Mainsteele Developments, Tamara Goeppel.

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German duo complete journey to Circle Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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or 32 days, a pair of German adventurers sailed, camped, and tried their best to live like Canadian fur traders did 200 years ago.

Joachim “Red Badger” Kreuzer and Manfred Schroter departed from Whitehorse earlier this summer with the aim of reaching Circle, Alaska.

It was their second attempt, after their replica York boat got hung up on two sand bars at Lake Laberge last year and they had to abandon the vessel.

The two have been members of New Historical Adventure, a historical re-enactment group in Germany, for decades.

More determined than ever, the pair set off from where they left off last year on June 27.

Aboard their 6.7-metre-long boat named Confiance, they faced strong headwinds for the first two days and could only manage a distance of 29 kilometres.

By day three, the weather had cleared and a tailwind was propelling them forward to their destination of Circle, Alaska.

They travelled 65 kilometres that day, which was closer to their initial goal of rowing 75 kilometres per day.

Four grueling weeks and 1,200 kilometres later, they disembarked in the tiny town of Circle, completing a trip that was three years in the making.

At the end of the 19th century, Circle was an important unloading point for supplies shipped up the Yukon River from the Bering Sea. Along the way Kreuzer and Schroter, clad in traditional clothing from the era, attracted a fair bit of attention.

Curious boaters on the Yukon River would wave and yell at the Germans, even inviting them to supper one evening.

Two men canoeing the river had caught some northern pike during the day and wanted to share their catch with the adventurers, who contributed butter and rum to the meal.

Kreuzer disagreed with the suggestion that rowing 1,200 kilometres can be a monoto-

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Joachim Kreuzer, left, and Manfred Schroter have an night cap along the Yukon River.

nous affair, saying there was always something to do.

“Sometimes I sang old songs and Manfred would join in,” he said from his home outside of Cologne, Germany.

“We talked about everything: the experience, what we would film next, the people we met. Sometimes we’d go one or two hours without talking, just enjoying the nature around us.”

The pair plan on turning the footage they shot into a short film for German television.

They also want to show it off to potential sponsors at an upcoming international boat show in Dusseldorf.

They hope it’ll entice sponsors to fund their next trip.

Kreuzer is self-employed and Schroter works in security.

The trip was mostly funded out of their own pockets and cost close to $180,000.

The footage is chock full of the encounters they made this summer.

In Dawson City, they met up with a group of women from Vancouver they’d previously run into. They convened at the Sourdough Saloon one night, where Kreuzer tried the famous Sourtoe Cocktail.

“I’d had a lot of rum by then, so I couldn’t smell the toe,” he said with a laugh.

In Dawson, they also traded a spare sail for three days’ worth of bison meat.

At Fort Selkirk, Kreuzer met a First Nation elder who said he could help with the German’s bout of giardiasis, or beaver fever.

Symptoms of the parasitic infection include loss of appetite, diarrhea and stomach cramps.

“It wasn’t easy to row

and have this problem,” said Kreuzer, who had been losing weight every day.

“The man examined me with an eagle feather. He said he found a problem and would make a special tea for me, which was made with black willow leaves. After the third day of drinking it, the problem was completely gone.”

Another night, they watched as a black bear tried in vain to cross a river, which separated it from the Germans.

The strong current prevented the animal from crossing but the pair had their musket ready anyway.

“I was happy because we had only brought dinner for two,” Kreuzer joked.

“We had a hunting licence but we never had to use the weapon except for training purposes. We saw a lot

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The York boat, meanwhile, remains in the small town of Central, Alaska, where it will be put on display at the Circle District Museum. Kreuzer was told it would cost over 20,000 euros to ship the boat back to Germany, as they’d have to transport it to either Fairbanks or Anchorage first.

In the end, he said, he’d rather leave it in Alaska for people to visit and learn more about.

“It came in on a one-way ticket,” he said.

“Last year, the experience we had wasn’t great. But now we did it and in the end, it was like a full circle, which is where we finished.”

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Attacking poverty: What can be done?

The U.K.’s Geoffrey Bateson has spent 40 years working at the intersection of education and poverty, promoting the things that schools and others can do to help improve people’s lot in life. Here’s a preview of what he’ll discuss in Whitehorse next week.

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overty can destroy lives.

There are, even in relatively wealthy and stable countries, far too many adults struggling with the impacts of poverty and far too many children growing up in families affected by poverty.

Are these things fixed, or are there ways to change things around for those people? Will the poor always be with us? Is it

all their own fault, or the fault of the system? What, if anything, can be done to improve the chances of people not ending up forever in poverty?

Economics is clearly important, and yet even simple descriptions of what has been going on in international finance leaves many people confused.

It all seems so big and uncontrollable – and that’s before the politics gets taken into account.

Political parties disagree about what to do about poverty. Attitudes to welfare bring strong arguments. What counts as a fair wage seems hard to agree on. How poverty affects everyday life is open to debate.

Looking at several recent pieces of research on economics and inequalities, there are some clear recurring trends.

There have always been big gaps between the top 20 per cent of earners and the bottom 20 per cent. What has been happening over the past generation is that these wealth and income gaps between people are widening. This raises serious questions about how big a gap is fair in modern Canadian society.

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ties and the overall health, employment and attitudes of different groups in society. The more people feel they are at the wrong end of a money-gap, the worse their life feels and the more various symptoms start to appear.

When tracking groups of children from childhood to adulthood it becomes obvious that poverty shapes a person’s life even from before birth. But things are not as fixed as this might imply. In fact, there is much we can do.

Different approaches are being taken. Some of these are at the level of national taxation and welfare. Some are at the level of company wages or how family-friendly work practices are. Some are about affordability of everyday necessities. Some are at the level of community support.

In many ways we know the things that have to be done if we want to live in a fairer, safer, more tolerant society. The question is, “So why are those things not being done?” Is there a lack of will among politicians and communities? Is there a mean-

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ness of spirit that is happy to see some groups fall further behind whilst others get ahead?

The problems can sometimes feel too big to tackle at their root causes, so it becomes simpler to keep on dealing with the day-to-day issues that people bring to us. Despite this there are a whole range of practical solutions that might be done locally to help fix the things that cause people to be continually exposed to the corrosive effects of severe poverty.

The education system has a strong role to play. This includes early-years work to support families, to get children off to a flying start and to get them school-ready.

It also means ensuring that

poorer children do not get left behind during their key school years. There are things to be done to get students up to employable level, ready to take up the higher-skill/higher-wage jobs that will be needed in the future.

In all the focus on testing and qualifications it is sometimes overlooked that an important task for the education system is to make sure that children develop the social and emotional abilities to deal with what life has in store.

Geoffrey Bateson will speak about his work on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., Ballroom B at the High Country Inn. He will also be hosting a town hall meeting at Yukon College on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at noon in the theatre.

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America is leading the way to liberal pot laws Prohibition has cost taxpayers billions, saddled thousands of Canadians with a criminal record and pushed a lucrative market into the hands of organized crime, all without making so much as a dent in consumption.

by Kyle Carruthers

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ne is best advised not to count chickens which have not yet hatched, but those who have long called for changes to this country’s marijuana laws are understandably beginning to take an inventory of eggs on the farm.

Two American states – Washington and Colorado – recently embarked on their own separate experiments with legalization, and early signs seem to support what proponents have been saying all along. Tax revenues are rolling in, social order has prevailed, kids are not running out in droves to buy pot with their allowance, and the sky has not fallen just yet.

More important, from a Can-

adian perspective, has been the White House’s hands-off approach to these moves. Within the American system, the federal government would be well within its legal rights to squash this nascent political experiment with the iron fist of the Drug Enforcement Agency but – so far at least – has decided to see how things go.

This is a major change for a federal government that only few years ago – during the Barack Obama era no less – was regularly carrying out raids of medicinal marijuana dispensaries in California. This change in attitude is promising for legalization advocates in Canada.

Historically, one of the strongest arguments against any move to liberalize Canada’s marijuana laws has been the possibility of blowback from the Americans. But if the U.S. government is willing to allow change within its own union, maybe, just maybe, it would not get too worked up about a new regime on its northern border.

All three major federal parties in Canada have stated an intention to relax our laws to one extent or

another. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party would go the furthest and have promised to fully legalize and regulate the drug. Under the Liberal plan marijuana would be legal but regulated and subject to most of the same restrictions as alcohol and tobacco.

Thomas Mulcair (desperate not to acknowledge that the Liberals might actually be right for once) has taken a small rhetorical step back from the NDP’s historically laissez faire attitude but is still promising decriminalization. That means the possession and sale of marijuana would still be illegal but would not result in a criminal record for the user.

Decriminalization has the political advantage of appealing to those who want marijuana to be “out of sight and out of mind” (i.e. not for sale with my bottle of scotch at the local liquor store) but at the same time want to avoid the harsh and punitive effects of the status quo.

Unfortunately, decriminalization does nothing to remove the violent criminal element from the market, and deprives society of the tax rev-

enue it might otherwise collect.

The Conservatives have taken a somewhat confusing approach to the issue. On the one hand the party has released a rather pathetic series of “Reefer Madness”-esque advertisements (that might be confused for parody if they weren’t deadly serious) attacking Trudeau’s proposal. The Conservatives have made clear their intention to make Trudeau’s legalization pledge an election issue. But they also have been quietly murmuring about cutting their losses and introducing their own “ticketing” regime, under which the police would be able to issue a ticket for simple possession rather than go through the rigmarole of laying charges the old fashioned way.

All of these shifts among our political leaders reflect a wider change in public attitude. A recent nationwide poll had fully 70 per cent of Canadians supporting either legalization or decriminalization.

It is not hard to see why attitudes have shifted. As a matter of policy, the prohibition of marijuana has been an unmitigated failure, not

unlike our country’s brief flirtation with alcohol prohibition in the early twentieth century. Prohibition has cost taxpayers billions of dollars, saddled thousands of Canadians with a criminal record that limits their work and travel opportunities, and pushed a lucrative market into the hands of organized crime, all without making so much as a dent in consumption. Despite all of these efforts, marijuana use in Canada continues to be among the highest in the developed world and the drug is widely and readily available on the black market. It is hard to think of a less successful government policy.

Real change is at least an election away. Stephen Harper’s government has been clear that his government will not go beyond a “ticketing” regime so for the time being it may be best to scramble up those eggs rather than counting on any chickens. But there is a clear sense that a move towards a more liberal approach to marijuana use may not be too far away.

Kyle Carruthers is born and raised Yukoner who lives and practices law in Whitehorse.

few questions we need to be asking and answering.

Well-established models of social housing exist in other comWe are the sisters of Barry Fargey, the people that became his DawDeveloped in partnership City’s social problems munities (Cool Aid in Victoria who recently passed away at son family and to hear how he with the Yukon deaf community, have deep roots and Rain City in Vancouver are Strickland Lake, near Dawson had touched their lives. several territorial government two excellent examples). The City.

It is easy to see why he made departments, the Council of Social issues require social solu“housing fi rst” model is being We made the journey to Daw- Dawson his home.

Yukon First Nations, community tions. In Jacqueline Ronson’s implemented in cities around son for his celebration of life and We left Dawson with many organizations, and with addiFriday article, “Chamber pushes Canada as a proven evidencewere overwhelmed by the warmth fond memories, despite the cirtional funding support from the for trespass act,” Rick Karp of based model that will deliver betand generosity of the community cumstances, and hopefully, some federal government, this project the Whitehorse Chamber of ter results for those in need. who came together and provided new friends. has been acknowledged as a Commerce refers to “these social And the federal government is him with such a great send off. groundbreaking effort to assist issues” and “social problems” funding these projects to the tune We appreciate the efforts of Diane Davidson, Oshawa, ON the deaf community in achieving repeatedly. However, the chamof $120 million dollars annually the organizers, the T-shirt and Gerrie Fargey, Winnipeg, MB full citizenship through the reber’s pushing for a trespass act – our municipal and territorial button makers, the barbecuers, moval of communication barriers to further marginalize an already governments should be looking the people who brought and Help on hand that do not exist for others. incredibly strained segment of the at these examples right now and served the food and tended bar, for deaf Yukoners As a long-time Yukoner and community seems, to me, decidworking with local groups like the the musicians and the people former manager of the Workplace edly anti-social.

Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition to who provided the sound equipI am writing this letter to conDiversity Employment Office, The symptoms, in these cases, get things rolling. The financial ment and stage and canopies, gratulate the Yukon government’s I am very pleased to be able to are too often confused with costs of such facilities to build, Parks Canada for the grounds, the Workplace Diversity Employacknowledge this ongoing success the problems – addiction and maintain and staff (and we have provision of the boat, the people ment Office, and all of its staff story.

Although currently living homelessness are symptoms of been told that the money’s there!) who stepped up and shared storin British Columbia as I pursue much more complex and harrow- are far less in the long-term ies, and specifically: Carol, Carly, and partners, on the second anniversary of its American Sign my education, I have been advised ing social maladies than having than we are currently spending Lois, Dawn, Wayne, Martin, and Language (ASL) Interpretation by southern colleagues that this an unpleasant encounter while on “Band Aids” like policing, Tommy.

Project.

Initiated in August 2012, project is being discussed with shopping, or having to clean up paramedics, hospital care, courts We are sure we must be leaving this project was designed to help admiration in other jurisdictions. broken glass and cigarette butts. and corrections; not to menpeople out; there were so very meet the communication chalPerhaps its continued success will The real solutions will be tion legislating amendments to many people that contributed, serve as a model and justification easier to find when we start asktrespass laws. and we hope that they know how lenges faced by deaf Yukoners.

This program offers ASL inter- for the development of similar ing the real questions: Are there We need places where the comcompletely we appreciate all that pretation services, at no charge, programs elsewhere. prejudices at play in the cultural munity as a whole can become was done.

Again, congratulations to all climate surrounding this issue? more comfortable, compassionThe kindness of Brad at Triple to members of the deaf community for a variety of professional, those who continue to support What percentage of the people in ate and connected; places where J Hotel, and Wendy at Bamboo Peggy’s, for the accommodations community and personal uses. As and be involved in this project. It Whitehorse living with addictions “social problems” can be properly was unexpected and very appreci- a result, this government program was my privilege to work with all and without adequate housing are diagnosed, treated and cured, has allowed Yukoners to get to of those individuals whose efforts also struggling with mental health rather than ignored or incarcerated as well. know members of the deaf comhave contributed to its success. issues? Have we, as a society, ated.

A special thank you for all taken the proper efforts and put who welcomed us so warmly and munity and allowed that community to take a more active role Jon Breen forward realistic funding to house Chris Howard shared a hug, a story and often a in a wide variety of activities.

Victoria, B.C. laugh. It was so special to meet the hard-to-house? There are a Whitehorse

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Cheaper generic drugs yield savings for Yukon Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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he Yukon government is starting to see dividends from a national plan to reduce the cost of generic and brand name prescription drugs nationwide.

The savings are a result

of the progress made by the Health Care Innovation Working Group, a group composed of provincial and territorial ministers.

Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski is co-chair of the working group along with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

In the past year, the group has successfully negotiated lower prices for 10 common generic drugs – six in 2013 and four in 2014 – such as ones for cardiacrelated conditions, stomach complaints and depression, according to Health spokesperson Pat Living.

Across Canada, the annual savings on those drugs is estimated to be $150 million per year. It remains unclear what the Yukon’s savings are.

The first six generic drugs were reduced to 18 per cent the cost of their name-brand equivalents. That meant savings of

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The largest savings were already felt after April 1 last year, Living said, and would have been noticed by people paying full price for their medications.

Despite the progress to offer cheaper prescription drugs to Yukoners, only a small portion of the population will “see� the savings first hand, she added. “It is less obvious to patients if they have private insurance and only pay 20 per cent of the price,� she said in an email. “Between Yukon’s public plans providing coverage for cardiac-related conditions as well as mental health conditions, and the increasing number of citizens with private insurance through their work, few people actually pay full price for these medications.�

Living said prices will be cut for even more generic drugs in 2015 and 2016, despite the generic manufacturers’ opposition.

The group also created the Pan-Canadian Pricing Alliance to negotiate prices for name brand drugs, and Pasloski said that represents savings of $113 million annually. “With the recent addition of Quebec (to the group), that adds another 22 per cent of the population,� he said. “The savings are going to be that much more pronounced and we’re reinvesting that money into health care.�

The group has also been working on appropriateness of care, and how to improve practices to ensure that patients are receiving the treatment best suited for their actual needs. “We’re ensuring that we’re using evidence-based knowledge to determine what are appropriate tests to be doing for various types of diseases,� Pasloski said.

The last area in which the group has worked on is senior care.

Pasloski said it’s important to keep elders in their homes and communities for as long as possible, something he calls “aging in place.� “We’re looking at ways people can manage their own health care when they transition out of the hospital back to their homes,� he said.

The group is also working on dementia care with the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada, in order to identify the best practices for early diagnosis and treatment.

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One of the lost ships from Sir John Franklin’s expedition has been found Steve Rennie

showed the ship five metres off the sea floor in the bow and four metres in the stern.

OTTAWA Ryan Harris, a senior underCanadian search team water archeologist and one of has unlocked one of the people leading the Parks the world’s great exCanada search, said the sonar ploration mysteries with the image showed some of the discovery of one of two lost deck structures are still inships from Sir John Franklin’s tact, including the main mast, doomed Arctic expedition. which was sheared off by the The remarkable find comice when the ship sank. pletes one half of a puzzle that The contents of the ship are long ago captured the Victormost likely in the same good ian imagination and gave rise condition, Harris added. to many searches throughout The discovery came a day the 19th century for Franklin after a team of archeologists and his crew. found a tiny fragment from the The search team confirmed expedition in the King Wilthe discovery on Sunday using liam Island search area. Until a remotely operated underwater vehicle recently acquired Tuesday, those artifacts were the first ones found in modern

by Parks Canada. They found the wreck 11 metres below the times.

The two ships of the Frankwater’s surface. lin Expedition and their crews It is not known yet whether disappeared during an 1845 the ship is HMS Erebus or quest for the Northwest PasHMS Terror. sage.

Prime Minister Stephen They were the subject of Harper, who recently came many searches throughout the close to the search area on his 19th century, but the mystery annual northern trip, could barely contain his delight Tues- of exactly what happened to day as he delivered news of the Franklin and his men has never “great, historic” breakthrough. been solved.

The expedition has been the “For more than a century, this has been a great Canadian subject of songs, poems and novels ever since. story and mystery,” Harper “We’ve got half the story said.

“I’d say it’s been the subject here,” said John Geiger, of scientists and historians and president of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. writers and singers. So I think “It’s very exciting. It’s a big we have a really important day break.” in mapping together the hisSince 2008, Parks Canada tory of our country.”

The ship appears to be well- has led six major searches for preserved. A sonar image pro- the lost Franklin ships. Four jected at a media conference vessels – the Canadian Coast Canadian Press

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Guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Kingston and vessels from the Arctic Research Foundation and the One Ocean Expedition – led the search this summer.

Officials recently said it was only a matter of time before the ships were found.

On his annual tour of the North last month, the prime minister got a first-hand look at some of the tools being used in the hunt for the ships.

Harper helped lower an autonomous underwater vehicle into the frigid water near Pond Inlet.

The Conservatives have made Arctic sovereignty a key theme since coming to power in 2006. Harper recently told journalists aboard HMCS Kingston the Franklin search was part and parcel of asserting Canada’s control over its North.

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even a state doesn’t really extend our claims of control over the waters of the Northwest Passage,” said Rob Huebert, an Arctic expert at the University of Calgary.

What the discovery does, Huebert added, is help cement a commitment to developing the North as part of Harper’s legacy.

“The Arctic is going to be one of his major legacies when people look back on his leadership period.”

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One observer says the Franklin search has more to do with Canadian nationalism than Arctic sovereignty.

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In the absence of facts, fear takes hold of residents near breached mine Dene Moore

far seems to involve pumping the slurry – the ground rock particle left over after metals VANCOUVER are removed – from Polley Lake ome residents of the small near the mine downstream into British Columbia communi- much larger Quesnel Lake. ty of Likely, downstream from a She has a three-year-old and mine breach say they don’t trust six-year-old and they draw their that the provincial government drinking water at the cottage is dealing with the disaster. from Quesnel Lake. The poMore than a month after the tentially toxic slurry should be failure of the tailings pond at removed from the watershed the Mount Polley mine northaltogether, she said. east of Williams Lake, B.C., cotShe’s emailed the federal tage owner Carla Zanotto said minister, B.C. Mines Minister area residents aren’t getting any Bill Bennett and to her local answers.

Cariboo North MLA looking for “I choose not to believe the more information. government because I don’t “All of the emails I receive think that Imperial (Metals) back in response are basically is doing any cleanup. They’re just to pacify me, and to tell doing nothing,” Zanotto said me that they’re monitoring,” Monday.

Zanotto said. “Monitoring is not The breach released 17 milenough.” lion cubic metres of water and Company officials were not more than seven million cubic immediately available to commetres of slurry – much more ment. than the original estimate when Test results last week showed the spill occurred Aug. 4. levels of copper, iron, manganese, arsenic, silver, selenium She said the clean up so Canadian Press

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and vanadium in excess of provincial standards near the spill site but the ministry said similar testing last spring also found concentrations above guidelines.

Testing continues but in the absence of information, fear has flourished.

Zanotto was at a news conference in Vancouver held by opponents of the mine, who demanded an immediate moratorium on mining.

They released a report containing allegations about everything from health effects to the company’s economic activities.

“The specific long-term outcomes of this disaster are not known as it is the largest tailings storage facility dam break this world has seen,” it said. “We do

know though, that a spike in cancer rates is guaranteed.”

A volunteer “legal advisor” said a class-action lawsuit is in the works.

There were no representatives from the two area First Nations bands, but Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said if First Nations cannot rely on the federal and provincial governments, they will set up their own indigenous laws and institutions “to protect the integrity of the environment.”

“It will mean industry will not be welcome in our territories with respect to large resource development projects and for good reason. Governments have completely sold out the environmental values of this

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Environment Minister Mary Polak declined an interview request.

In an emailed statement, she said her ministry wants the company to commence restoration as soon as possible.

“We will continue to share all test results as well as restoration plans with the public on our dedicated Mount Polley website, but I must caution that full clean-up will likely be measured in years not months,” it said.

“We recognize that this event has impacted communities and First Nations in a very dramatic way, and everyone is trying to do their best to provide to the community what will help them get through this.”

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Rock snot? What rock snot?

Interview request sets off public Dene Moore

Bothwell is, other scientists will tell you, the rock snot man.

He wrote the book. Or in this VANCOUVER case, co-authored a published t was a story about rock snot. article in a renowned scientific And if there’s a person you journal. want to talk to about the pervaBut a request from The Canasive algae also known by the less- dian Press to speak to Bothwell offensive, more scientific name of when the article was published in Didymo, it’s Fisheries and Oceans May failed to produce an interCanada scientist Max Bothwell. view.

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What it did produce was 110 pages of emails to and from 16 different federal government communications operatives, according to documents obtained using access to information legislation.

Many hours after the request was made the morning of May 8, an email from Robin Browne, strategic communications advisor for the Communications Division of Environment Canada, contained a list of responses for the approval of David Boerner, director general for water science and technology in the ministry.

“CP asked to interview Max today but media relations is negotiating that to buy us more time. Thanks!” he wrote.

Not long before that Bothwell – described by the co-author of the article as “really the Yoda of knowledge about Didymo” – tried to hurry things along.

“I will search my computer for the approved responses from the last interview,” Bothwell wrote to a growing list of media handlers.

That unleashed a frenzy of emails trying to find the aforementioned “approved” responses.

It appeared they were not located, and approval had to begin from scratch.

The emails refer to “agreed

answers” for the scientist and “approved interview script” throughout.

“Can we prepare answers to these questions please,” Danny Kingsberry, acting manager of media relations, wrote. “I will get necessary approvals and we will schedule the interview after.”

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.

The Canadian Press story about Bothwell’s breakthrough on the origins of this pervasive algae appeared on news sites and in newspapers across the country without Max Bothwell, a research scientist at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, B.C. Why the fuss?

Calvin Sandborn, a lawyer with the Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria, thinks he may have some idea.

Politically sensitive issues are red-flagged for tight political control, said Sandborn, who helped author a comprehensive report by the law centre.

“In particular, if they’re talking about issues that are sensitive to the oil and gas industry – specific issues like climate change or oilsands or grizzly bears.”

Of the 110 pages, one single sheet offers a hint.

“Blooms are the result of global climate change factors,” said the document, entitled “background advice.”

A complaint from the centre and the group Democracy Watch prompted the federal Information Commissioner to launch an investigation last year into government communications practices.

Since the Conservatives took office in 2006, the “information services” sector of government has swelled more than 15 per cent, to some 4,000 employees, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Office.

These days, Canadian scientists are sent to international conferences with “government minders,” Sandborn said.

“It’s crazy. We have fisheries scientists saying that they’re restricted from issuing red tide warnings without getting political approval from Ottawa,” he said.

“So, you have a government scientist put in a quandary: do we issue a red tide warning – because red tides can kill people – do I do that right now or do I send it off to Ottawa and follow all the protocols and just hope that nobody dies while we’re waiting for political approval from a minister’s office?”

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Jazzy sextet comes to Whitehorse

Zak Shelby Szyszko photo/Yukon News

Amina Figarova is coming to Whitehorse to perform this Sunday for Jazz Yukon’s Jazz on the Wing series.

Ashley Joannou

kind of remained the same for me, only now I do it professionally.”

Figarova was born and raised azz pianist and composer Ami- in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her 12th na Figarova calls the music album, appropriately titled she creates an “audio movie.”

“Twelve,” was inspired by her Think of it as a film without the move three years ago from Rottervisuals. dam, in the Netherlands, to Forest “Everything is an inspiraHills, Queens, New York. tion, everything has a sound or Some pieces touch on the franrhythm,” she said. tic nature of living in a big city, After decades of working with while others examine the more essentially the same musicians, quiet moments alone.

Figarova has a well-established In a review of the album, the cast of characters to play with, all New York City Jazz Record called talented musicians in their own the recording “one that showcases right. one of jazz’s very best working The Amina Figarova Sextet bands.” will be playing on Sunday at the In the jazz world, long-running Yukon Arts Centre, as part of Jazz bands with the same cast of musiYukon’s Jazz on the Wing series. cians are the exception rather than “To me writing music, since I was a child, was basically a way of the rule. The core of this band has communicating. If I’ve seen some- been together for about 20 years.

Jazz Yukon president Duncan thing interesting I write about it,” Sinclair says that cohesiveness Figarova said on the phone from is what gives them their unique, Brussels this week. identifiable sound.

“Even in a child-like, play-like “It’s a working band. She way, I would just play a melody and talk about what I’ve seen. It’s knows who she’s composing News Reporter

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for, and that kind of intimacy is something the audience can feel,” he said.

The makeup of the band also contributes to the unique sound, Sinclair said. Along with the standard horns and trumpets found in many jazz ensembles, the Figarova sextet includes a flute played by Figarova’s husband, Bart Platteau.

“It’s almost an orchestra in a way, with six people,” Sinclair said.

“The possibilities are incredible.”

When she composes and when she plays, Figarova said she’s always working on being a bridge between the audience and the band, so that everyone can feel the world she has created in her mind.

“Audience becomes part of the world I’m talking about.”

The Whitehorse audience will get a particularly up-close-andpersonal experience. The show is being staged cabaret-style, meaning the tiny audience of 125 people is right on the stage with the musicians.

Figarova was last in Whitehorse

for three days in 2008.

She said she’s been trying to find a way to come back ever since.

“Lots of people live there because they choose to live there.

The whole atmosphere is so special. I often talk about this, and I tell people the world in Whitehorse is almost perfect to me.

The atmosphere, this is how the world’s supposed to be.”

Her experience in the North was inspirational enough that she plans on playing a special piece at the Whitehorse show.

“There is a place in Whitehorse, and I’m not going to tell you what place, that became the title of one of my pieces. I just want to keep that a surprise,” she said.

Jazz Yukon was officially incorporated in 1991. The Jazz on the Wing series started in 1994.

Since then it has grown to an organization that put on 25 shows last year.

Sinclair said they have worked to make the Yukon a go-to desti-

nation for musicians.

Figarova’s visit this time is only for a day and a half, but in 2008 she was able to spend three days in Whitehorse and experience the jazz scene that is growing here.

“I remember giving a composition workshop. I was absolutely amazed, although they were amateur students, by the quality of composers at a very high level,” she said.

While the idea of a jazz concert may be foreign to some, it often only takes one experience to make a difference, Sinclair said.

“We’ve got a lot of people converting.”

The Amina Figarova Sextet show is happening at the Yukon Arts Centre Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for teens and $5 for children.

For more information visit: www.jazzyukon.ca.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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With polls tight on Scottish independence, rest of UK worries about risks of breakaway Martin Benedyk and Danica Kirka Associated Press

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, ENGLAND ll Gavin Jones has to do is scan the shelves of his impossibly quaint shop on England’s border with Scotland to know he’ll have a big problem if the Scots declare independence next week.

There are teddy bears in Campbell clan tartans and shelves of shortbread from Scotland – just above the red jams made in England. After independence, the Scottish goods could be subject to import duties, and customers might start paying in two different currencies. Business in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England’s northernmost town, could soon be crushed by bank transaction costs.

“If Scotland chooses independence, it changes our concept of local,” he said. “There are then barriers put in place.”

Berwickers like to think of themselves as neither English nor Scottish. Little wonder: this enclave has changed hands 13 times over the centuries. But there is no getting away from the fact that the locals in Berwick (pronounced BEAR-ick) could be dramatically affected by the Sept. 18 referendum.

In that way, they are like the rest of Britain. While the vote may alter the balance of power in British politics, increase the likelihood that the U.K. will leave the European Union and weaken the nation’s economy and currency, the people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland will have no say in the outcome. Only residents

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Sachs last week warned that while there was no reason an independent Scotland couldn’t prosper in the long-run, “in the short-toConstitutional chaos medium-term, the consequences Britain’s left-leaning Labour of a surprise ‘Yes’ vote for the Party would be the biggest politScottish economy, and for the ical victim of independence – it U.K. more broadly, could be is often joked there are more severely negative.” pandas in Edinburgh’s zoo than Kevin Daly, Goldman Sachs’ there are Conservative Party lawchief U.K. economist, said that makers in Scotland. Scottish votuncertainty about the pound’s ers elected 41 Labour members of future value could trigger a run Parliament in the 2010 election on the currency. The Bank of and only one Conservative.

England is working on continIf the next general election due gency plans to manage the pound in May were held today, eliminin the event of a Yes vote. ating Scottish votes would give The potential for trouble was Prime Minister David Cameron’s made clear on Monday, when Conservatives a 37-seat majority the pound nosedived after a poll win.

Scott Heppell/AP showed the No campaign had That could drag Britain toward lost its lead. The pound shed two yet another high-stakes vote – on Business owners Gavin and Gail Jones inside their shop which sells products from Scotland and England in Berwick cents to trade at $1.6130, the lowwhether the country as a whole Upon Tweed, England. The British government plans to est since November. should leave the EU. Cameron offer Scotland more financial autonomy in the coming “Our base view is the proposal has promised a referendum to days as polls predict a very close vote in the September will be defeated,” said Bill O’Neill, appease voters concerned about 18 referendum on Scottish independence. immigration and meddling by the head of the U.K. investment bureaucrats in Brussels. Scotland office at UBS Wealth Manageto split British public debt and science at the London School of has been very pro-EU, so losing ment. “But clearly the market will North Sea oil revenue. its votes would weaken the camp Economics. “The U.K. has been be watching for the polls.” united for 300 years and it’s been The currency question is the that wants Britain to stay.

The people of Berwick, meanin the European Union since murkiest. While independence Leaving the EU could have while, are increasingly concerned.

1973. These two referenda, plus leaders say they will continue huge consequences for Britain.

What would happen if there were the general election all coming to use the pound, politicians in The EU guarantees freedom of suddenly a border between them very close together, one way or London have ruled out a currency and their Scottish neighbours? movement for people, goods another, we’re going to have five union. and money, a big advantage What happens if you suddenly years of constitutional chaos.”

“It would be a fairly long 18 for companies that want to do need a passport to get across the business across the bloc, which months,” said Monique Ebell, few miles separating the town and with its 500 million people is the an economist at the National Scotland?

Financial unknowns world’s largest combined econInstitute of Economic and Social In his shop, surrounded More immediately, the loss omy. If Britain were to leave the Research. by items inspired as much by of Scotland could hurt Britain bloc, multinational companies Because the result of the “Braveheart” as English icons like through the amount of financial that have their EU headquarters talks would affect the value of London phone booths, Gavin uncertainty it would generate in London – from Starbucks to the pound, foreign investors in Jones can’t help but worry. over the next 18 months – the many of the world’s biggest banks time it would take Scotland to Britain could delay big decisions “It adds complexity and cost, – may seek to relocate, taking sever its ties with Britain. During – opening a factory, for example, for no additional revenue” Jones money and jobs with them. or hiring new staff – until a time said of separation. “We’re Berthat period, policymakers would “These are very crucial times wickers. We’re neither English, have to agree on whether Scotland when they can better gauge the for the U.K.,” said Patrick Dunnor Scottish.” would continue to use the pound risks and costs. leavy, a professor of political Investment bank Goldman as its currency as well as how That is true for now at least.

of Scotland are eligible to cast ballots.

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LIFE Battling with the bottle Two young women find better lives without booze

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Brenda Smith, 23, with her daughter in their Whitehorse apartment. Smith, who was raised in group homes, wants to give her daughter a much better childhood than her own.

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renda Smith drank heavily between the ages of 13 and 19. Now 23, she’s pretty but says her behaviour when drunk was not.

“I was in government care since I was a baby. I was with one family the first eight years and then the social worker thought I should reunite with my birth family. It didn’t work. My feelings were so hurt I drank to the point of not caring. I drank to black out and did stupid shit.”

This alert, articulate young woman lived in group homes and the young offenders facility after the reunification failed. “I had lonely feelings. You know we (kids in group homes) don’t have one stable family. We get passed around. I drank because I had a buildup of issues from the group homes. I was headed for jail when I quit drinking.”

Smith’s mom is a residential school survivor and had too many problems to raise her

daughter. So when Smith got pregnant at 19, she decided she was going to raise her child differently. Her toddler chatters at me with confidence and tells me about their activities planned for later today.

This young mom admits she drinks sometimes with friends, but not like her crazy teenage years.

“Young people drink whisky and Smirnoff vodka. They’ve either seen it done at home or their parents were in residential school. Or peer pressure – to fit in. Some of my friends go on a seven- or eight-day drinking binge. Then they go to the hospital to get Gravol for the hangover.”

She points out the window.

“It’s so easy to get access to alcohol. You can go down the street and find a runner to get a bottle for a 15-year-old. I used MDMA once. It came in a bag of powder. I was drinking at the same time. People usually do lines of it (cut it and snort it). I think I took too much. I was tripping out, feeling the carpet, grinding my

teeth. You see objects and they feel weird to you.”

Smith says a lot of people in their twenties use crack and coke. A rock of crack is $20.

Still, I wonder how a girl who was so troubled can appear to know how to raise a child so well.

“I learned how to parent by watching different families. Some don’t care if their kids run on the street. Others want their kids home after school and they have to do homework. I watched all that.

I want my daughter to have the opposite of what I had. I want a relationship where she can talk to me and I can talk to her.”

Just then her daughter climbs on her lap and interrupts us. Smith stops talking to me and answers her daughter’s question. The little girl tries to impress me by drawing a picture. She need not try so hard. I am impressed, both with her and her mom.

Not far away I see a woman in her mid-20s, who we’ll call Jojo to protect her identity.

She looks unusual this late August day. Normally she’s staggering in the alleys and shouting, but today her face is smooth and her hair styled.

She’s sober. Jojo tells me she just signed up to attend Jackson Lake Healing Camp at Fish Lake in September.

“My drug is alcohol – it numbs the pain. I’ve been drinking hard for four years.

But lately I noticed it doesn’t numb anymore. It brings on anger,” she sighs. “Lately I think too much and it makes me want to drink. I think of all the negativity. Of losing friends and family left and right. They die or can’t see me because I drink too much.”

She says she was raised in a sober household but her heart broke four years ago. She had been married as a teenager and one day found her husband cheating.

“I don’t know how it got so bad. But next month is my daughter’s birthday. I want my daughter to have a good life again. I used to have a clean home and cook meals. When

I’m sober with my daughter we bake, she helps me cook.

I’m going to get my ducks in a row. It’s a big step up and a big step forward.”

Jojo is unusually calm. She’s been seeing a counsellor to get to this stage and hold onto sobriety.

“This is for my daughter and the people I love and the ones who love me. I know I can do it.”

September has arrived and I haven’t seen Jojo on the streets – not even when her crowd got their social assistance cheques and blew it on booze.

I hope she made it to the healing camp. I hope she’s up there inhaling the fragrance of the spruce trees and hearing the rain on the roof of her wall tent as she snuggles into her sleeping bag.

Most of all, I hope that away from the alleys and booze of downtown Whitehorse, Jojo will regain her feelings of worth and dignity.

Jojo – you are a beautiful soul – peace be with you.

Roxanne Livingstone is a freelance writer in Whitehorse.

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by Judith is now saying she doesn’t think it’s worth it to just keep in touch via Martin email.

I would like your advice on how to respond to this, and if you think the friendship is worth trying to salvage.

GENTLE READER: A charitable way to look at your friend’s critique DEAR MISS MANNERS: In both is that she misses you, made a great business and personal dealings, it is often the case that emails are received effort to see you, and is hoping that you will return the visit so that you containing typographical errors. In can spend some time with her when the days before email, one might ignore or even correct these incoming you are undistracted by work obligations. mistakes in a paraphrase (“In your Another way to read it is that she letter of the 4th you asked about ...”) dismisses your obligations as unimbut with email, it is common to have portant and had refused to heed your the original email attached at the end warning about them before she made of your own. the trip.

When the spellchecker goes over It would depend on the tone of your outgoing email, it flags and the letter, which Miss Manners has offers opportunities to correct the not seen. Where was it on the scale typos in both your response and between cajoling and scolding? the original email. How is this best In either case, you would have to handled? decide whether you want a petulant GENTLE READER: With refriend. If you don’t, you need not straint. Technology may have made respond. But if you do, your answer it easier to correct the mistakes of should be, “I, too, would like to friends or business associates, but spend more time together. But as I Miss Manners notices it has done nothing to make such behavior more explained, I don’t always have that choice” endearing.

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She had plans to see a sports game and go on a bar crawl with several other friends in the city. She did invite me to meet up with the group, but I had to work and I don’t drink.

We did meet for lunch, though.

I thought we had a nice visit – until yesterday, when I received an email from her saying she was very disappointed about our last visit because one of her other friends spent two days with her and I had only met her for lunch. She’s also displeased that I haven’t made it across the country to visit her.

I work in a hospital, which means 12-hour shifts on weekends and holidays. I have also been in school.

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However, when I was 16, I went on an eight-month diet, lost all the extra weight, and have kept it off ever since, via nothing more strenuous than portion control and some daily exercise – which means brisk walking, not expensive gym visits. I love to cook and eat what I like. I just don’t eat too much of it.

I am now 52. As I’ve aged, I’ve been asked more frequently, “How do you stay so slim?” I answer honestly: “Well, I don’t eat too much, and I try to get some exercise every day.”

I have been told that I am being rude. The woman who said this explained that the question, “How do you stay so slim?” doesn’t require a real answer; it is merely a compliment. If I answer truthfully, I am implying that the questioner does eat too much and doesn’t get exercise.

Fair enough, I suppose. However, according to my accuser, I am supposed to respond, “Just lucky, I guess,” or “It’s genetic.”

Miss Manners, I am not going to claim that I was blessed by the weight gods when I wasn’t, and I feel that I’m not telling anyone anything she doesn’t already know: The way to avoid weight gain is not to eat too much and to get some exercise.

However, if you agree that I am being rude, I’ll avoid this answer. But could you suggest what I might say instead without actually lying?

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Anchorage’s Skinny Raven makes triumphant return to Klondike road relay

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Runners leave the start line of the Klondike Trail of ‘98 International Road Relay on Friday in Skagway, Alaska. The 32nd annual event had a record 1,661 runners registered.

“I’ve run Klondike the last 10 years and for some reason this was the most special,” said Raven eam Raven took flight once captain Andrew Richie. “Bringagain over the weekend. ing back the team and having The Anchorage team, Skinny that competition with Scarecrow Raven: Take No Prisoners, flew added another element that we through the course and won the never experienced before.” open division of the 32nd annual “We had eight guys on our Klondike Trail of ’98 Internation- team – two guys doubled – and al Road Relay from Friday to we ended up pulling it off. It was Saturday. a lot of work, but it was great.”

They finished the 175-kiloScarecrow, who won the title metre race from Skagway to the last four years, placed second Whitehorse in 11 hours, four overall on Saturday with a time minutes and 51 seconds, preof 11:04:51. This past weekend venting a fifth straight win for was the first time the two teams Whitehorse’s Scarecrow. went head to head in the relay.

It was Raven’s first time in the In 2010 Scarecrow was the first race since 2009, when the team Canadian team to win the open captured their seventh consecudivision in 17 years.

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happy with the races they did,” said Scarecrow captain David Eikelboom. “Quite a bit of people ran faster than last year. We had fun out there, so I think we’re feeling positive about it; I don’t think anyone is at home moping right now.”

Team Raven took a small lead on Leg 1 and held it all the way to Whitehorse’s Rotary Park with a pace of 15.9 kilometres an hour.

But Scarecrow was not without their own small victories.

Whitehorse’s Graham Nishikawa, a national team cross-country skier new to Scarecrow this year, set the fastest pace of any of the approximately 1,661 runners in the race. He won Leg 9 with a blistering pace of 17.5 kilometres an hour.

Team Raven’s Eric Strabel set the second fastest pace in the race at 17 kilometres an hour. Scarecrow runners Logan Roots and Logan Boehmer were third and fourth at 16.9 and 16.7 respectively.

Besides Nishikawa, four other Scarecrow runners won their legs, with Dave Brook on Leg 3, Roots on Leg 6, Ray Sabo on Leg 7, and Boehmer on Leg 10.

“I lost my leg by 16 seconds, which sucks,” said Eikelboom.

“But Dave Brook won his by six seconds. So it wasn’t a blowout.

We had some really good performances today.”

“In the first two or three legs they got a little bit of distance on us – maybe four minutes,” he added. “Then we started to crawl

back a little bit, but then opened up a little bigger of a lead on us and we weren’t able to come back from that.”

“We got within 25 seconds at the end of stage 7. It wasn’t a blowout, certainly.”

Juneau team “Los(t) Lobos” took third overall with a time of 15:13:03.

Both Eikelboom and Richie said their teams will be back next year.

“I’m hoping that this lit a fire under some of the guys who have done it in the past, and some of the local runners, and I hope we have one, if not two, competitive teams in the next couple of years,” said Richie.

Richie’s team wasn’t the only Raven team flying through the

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An underwear-clad team wave their underwear flag before starting the race.

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Specators cheers on starters in Skagway on Friday.

course.

Anchorage’s Team Raven Sistas – also sponsored by the Skinny Raven Sports store – won the women’s division.

They won the majority of their legs and crossed the finish in 13:08:22 to place fourth overall behind the top three men’s teams.

Whitehorse’s Ladies Worth Freezin’ For, who’s name is inspired by the slogan of their sponsor Yukon Brewing, placed second at 14:39:58.

The Freezin’ For ladies, which was the defending team in the category, was the 10th in overall.

“We’re pretty happy. We lost some good runners this year due to pregnancy and injury and things like that, so we found some new girls and they did pretty good,” said Freezin’ For captain Virginia Sarrazin.

“We’ll be back for sure (next year), hopefully with the same core members.”

Whitehorse’s Fireballs!! Ran to third in the women’s division with a time of 15:38:58.

Juneau’s Team 8 ate up the competition in the mixed division. They took first at 12:12:49 with the fastest female in the race, Shannon Gress, cruising at a speed of 15.9 kilometres an hour on her leg.

Anchorage’s Rolling Blackouts took second (14:13:57) and Anchorage’s Rain Dogs (14:58:16) third.

The top Yukon team was Whitehorse’s Reel Runners in fourth with a time of 15:03:53.

Whitehorse teams topped five of the race’s 11 divisions this

year, down from seven last year.

Teams from the Yukon capital ran to the top of all three masters divisions.

Whitehorse team Charlie’s Angels defended their title from last year, winning the masters women division with a time of 16:45:13.

The team included Joanne VanBibber-Widrig, Josie Martin, Yolande Cherepak, Polly Thorp, Fran MacKellar, Laura Erickson, Maureen Johnstone, Nancy Thomson, Karen Loos and Cheryl Klippert.

Anchorage’s Crow’s Feet claimed second at 17:29:07 and Juneau’s Harriets Harriers third at 18:04:50.

The eight-person team Whitehorse Renegades took the masters mixed division in 14:26:30.

The Renegades – Sandra Orban, Sue Bogle, Janet Clarke, John Carson, Stephan Atmanspacher, Lisa Evans, Paul Mason and Terry Berezan – was the seventh team overall in the relay.

Anchorage’s The Classics posted a time of 14:36:24 for second and Juneau’s Still Runnin with Glenn 14:38:41 for third.

Whitehorse’s Cabriolet Xcelerators made it four in a row with a win in the two-team open masters division.

The Xcelerators – Bill Matiation, Bill Parry, Don White, Chris Locke, Tom Ullyett, Ryan Leef, Thomas Tetz, Jerome McIntyre, Brendan Hanley and Dominic Bradford – kept the title with a time of 13:09:03 to beat Juneau’s C.C. Striders, in second at 15:10:02.

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Anchorage’s Kristin Kent crosses over the Skagway River.

Walkers continued to dominate the walkers division, winning their ninth title since the division was added in 2004.

Like all the walking teams, Chocolate Claim Walkers – Jane Haydock, Becky Striegler, Bonnie Love and John Storms – left Carcross at 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning, reaching Whitehorse in 8:37:29 for first.

Whitehorse’s Slowly Heading North took second posting a time of 9:02:04. Whitehorse’s Token Male grabbed third at 10:13:13.

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Skagway’s Club took first in the eight-person walking division from Carcross, finishing in 10:02:23. Whitehorse’s School of Walk (10:24:51) placed second and Whitehorse’s All Girls and a Guy (10:27:15) third.

Whitehorse’s Kluane Drilling Road Runners drilled the competition in the youth division.

Thomas Moore, Thomas Bakica, Neil Mikkelsen, Michael Kishchuk, Connor Cozens, Sawyer Adams, Naoise Dempsey and Isaac Obrien finished the race

from Carcross in 5:53:35 for first.

Juneau’s Batteries Not Included – the only non-Whitehorse team in the division of eight – came in at 6:07:19 for second.

Superhero’s in Training took third with a time of 6:12:49.

This year’s Klondike relay saw a record 178 teams registered, with 1,661 racers – about 300 more than last year.

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Former champ Halowaty upsets Polivka in tennis final

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Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Justin Halowaty hits an approach shot during the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final of the Yukon Territorial Tennis Championships at Mount McIntyre on Monday. Halowaty defeated five-time champ Jan Polivka in three sets for the title.

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hind the horizon, the temperature falling to about 5 Celsius, Halowaty fought back from a set down to win it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually I start out slow; it takes a bit to get into the serve,â&#x20AC;? said Halowaty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a pro-set I would have been done like dinner because he was already up 6-1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With serve and volleying, I have to get my serve in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a

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hitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan Polivka was two games away from his sixth menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singles title at the Yukon Territorial Tennis Championships at Whitehorseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount McIntyre on Monday.

But Justin Halowaty, also of Whitehorse, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done yet.

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bit of a rhythm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and usually that takes a few games.â&#x20AC;?

Halowaty won his second menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Polivka. He won his first title in the early 2000s, but missed the championships in the past few years because of family obligations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I played a lot when I was young and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been years since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to play much,â&#x20AC;?

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Gentianne Graham chases a short ball during womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubles play.

said Halowaty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have kids, so I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out much. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played more this year because they come out to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played more this year than I have in a while.â&#x20AC;?

Polivka had all the answers to Halowatyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serve-and-volley attacks in the first set, hitting passing shots like nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. But Halowaty, 39, found his groove in the second,

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breaking Polivka three times for the set.

He then carried the momentum into the deciding set, taking a 4-0 lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took all the momentum into the third and broke him a couple times and that gets you down,â&#x20AC;? said Halowaty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second set was a hard fought set. There were a bunch of big points at 5-5. I should have had that set twice, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play enough: you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win the big point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After that I felt quite strong.â&#x20AC;?

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“He was a better player today,” said Polivka, who is head coach for Tennis Yukon.

“I was playing really well in the first (set). And I wouldn’t say I was playing bad in the second, Justin just started to play really well in the second and in the third he crushed me.

“I still played well in the second set, but then I started to make a lot of errors. I missed a few important balls and he started to get really confident.”

Polivka and Halowaty both won their semifinal matches in straight sets with Polivka beating Kevin Patterson and Hallowaty taking Shahid Syed.

It was Halowaty’s second title of this year’s championship. Hallowaty and Patterson claimed the men’s doubles title with a 8-0 pro-set win over Shahid Syed and Zain Syed in the final.

Aline Halliday’s first run in the open women’s division was a good one.

The 17-year-old from Whitehorse won her first women’s title at the courts two weeks ago.

“This is my first time playing in the women’s category instead of the junior category, so it went pretty well, I was pretty happy with it,” said Halliday.

“They were all good matches and it was really fun to play

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Jan Polivka slices a backhand during the men’s singles final on Monday.

with all the girls and ladies. It was really good.”

Halliday went undefeated in four round-robin matches for the title. Her closest matches were 8-4 pro-set wins over Nancy Hughes and Maya Reindlova.

Her win over Hughes stands out as a tough one, she said.

“That was a really close match,” said Halliday. “She had me running all over the place.

That was really fun – all the matches were really good to play.”

Anne Copland and Fleur Marsella took the women’s doubles title, beating runnerups Nancy Hughes and Maya

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Whitehorse’s Aline Halliday hits a backhand during women’s doubles play two weeks ago. Halliday won her first women’s singles title at this year’s championships.

Reindlova 8-3 in the round robin to seal the deal.

The territorial championships, which began Aug. 19, have gone off schedule due to bad weather and other delays.

The mixed doubles final – the last remaining final – might take place this weekend, weather permitting.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

Thank You! On behalf of Arts In The Park & Music Yukon, we’d like to thank all of our finale donors, season sponsors, musicians and visual artists, volunteers, media representatives, attendees, and YOU! We are sincerely grateful for your community support!

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Two runners finish new 175-kilometre ultra category “I called my friend Houston and said, ‘I’m signing you up,’ because I need someone to help our registered. Three started. me get through it,” said Stolpe.

Two finished.

“Houston Laws already ran four That, in a nutshell, is the story 100s this year – it’s called the of Trail of 98 Ultra, the new Alaska Slam – and he’s a good category added this year to the friend of mine. I signed him up, Klondike Trail of ‘98 International paid his way and everything. I Road Relay. said, ‘This is the deal, you make It’s not for new runners. It’s sure I get through this.’” the full Monty: all 10 legs in the People weren’t sure if anyone 175-kilometre race from Skagway would finish the ultra. When the to Whitehorse – all in one go. announcer told the crowd at the Three attempted the first finish line the two were coming installment of the ultra this past in, spectators flooded the finish weekend and two finished, arm in area to cheer them on loudly. arm, tying for first.

They didn’t look in bad shape, Juneau runners Klas Stolpe either. Stolpe even hung around and Houston Laws finished the for the award ceremony that trek just under a day with a time took place three hours after he of 23:34:34. finished. He wasn’t sure where Tom Patrick News Reporter

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Laws disappeared to, but the safe money was on bed.

“I never thought I’d get through it,” said Stolpe. “But it’s funny, your body can just keep going.”

Stolpe, 55, and Laws, 29, had a lot of strategy set. They dressed as light as conditions allowed, didn’t carry anything, walked some uphills and their support vehicle stopped ahead of them every five or so kilometres. They never stopped to sleep.

Stolpe and Law set the goal of running 13-minute miles (eightminute kilometres) from start to finish.

“I’m a speed runner – I’ve actually won two legs of this race before,” said Stolpe. “You say you want to go 13 minutes, but my

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the relay 20 times between 19832013, was on six winning teams over that time and was a founder of the Smokin’ Ole Geezers masters team, an institution in relay.

“I’ve never done an organized marathon or 50K or anything, but I fell in with a good group of runners in Juneau and we do a lot of things in the mountains, lots of long runs,” said Stolpe. “One of them was Glenn Frick, a good friend – I actually wrote a couple stories about how he helped me get out of the mountains a couple of times. And when he passed, I figured it would be fitting to do what he did every year, but try to do the whole thing in his honour.”

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body wants to go seven or eight.

“That’s a whole new ball game because you get a new gait, a new stride, new movements, new pain.

“At one in the morning I thought I had hit the wall. I didn’t want water or anything – nothing in my mouth tasted good at all.

But you just keep going and it got better.”

The other runner to attempt the ultra was Chicago’s Wil Kidnew, who scratched during the race. Whitehorse’s Keith Thaxter registered for the ultra, but withdrew before the start.

Stolpe, who is the sports editor for the Juneau Empire, was inspired to run the ultra after the death of Alaska running guru Glenn Frick, who passed away this spring at the age of 75. Frick ran

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mark their accomplishment, 11 are from Whitehorse, five from Juneau, one from Anchorage, one ocal engravers have a bunch from Haines and one from Atlin, of names to etch on the Sena- B.C. tor’s Cup following this year’s The trophy was donated the Klondike Trail of ’98 Internation- race in 2010 by Senator Dan Lang al Road Relay over the weekend. of the Yukon, who calls it the Nineteen runners will have “Stanley Cup of running.” their names added to the Cup Following its trip to the enthat commemorates those who gravers, the Cup will now have have completed all 10 legs of the 188 names on it, including Lang.

175-kilometre race from Skagway, Two runners this year earned Alaska to Whitehorse. spots on the trophy all in one go.

“The road relay is such a great Juneau’s Klas Stolpe and Houston race and I think it’s just great Laws completed all 10 legs in the to have done every leg, because new Trail of 98 ultra added this every leg has its own challenge year. and has its own beauty,” said So now that you’ve done all 10, Whitehorse’s Sue Bogle, one of which do you feel are the toughthis year’s entrants. est legs to complete?

“I think I’m up to 16 or 17 “Five and six are long legs and years, but I hadn’t done Leg 2. usually in the middle of the night I’ve done some legs multiple – usually around four in the mortimes, like Leg 4 and Leg 10, but ning – so time-wise and distanceLeg 2 seemed to be elusive and I wise, I’d probably say five and six,’ finally managed get my team to said Bogle, who ran Legs 2 and 3 agree that I could do Leg 2.” this year on the winning masters Of the 19 runners, who now mixed team, the Renegades.

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runner, so my teams has tried to get me on the longer distances,” she added. “It’s easier to find someone to do Leg 2, even though it’s a tough leg, it’s just shorter.”

This year’s entrants Sue Bogle (Whitehorse) Andrea Buckley (Whitehorse) Michael Ciri (Juneau) Dona Endsley (Anchorage) Debra Fendrick (Whitehorse) Rob Fendrick (Whitehorse) Robin Gilcrist (Juneau) Jim Grammel (Juneau) Lorrie Greer (Whitehorse) Marnie Hartman (Haines) Gilles Menard (Whitehorse) David Michayluk (Whitehorse) Forest Pearson (Whitehorse) Michelle Rigoni (Whitehorse) Peter Sidler (Atlin) Melanie White (Juneau) Sara Raster (Juneau) Hanne Hoefs (Whitehorse) Diane Pachiorka (Whitehorse) Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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Coaching the Men’s and Women’s U-16 Basketball Teams at the 2015 Western Canada Games in Wood Buffalo Alberta, August 8 - 11, 2015.

Please join me for a constituenc y barbecue!

The coaching positions and qualifications for each team include: Men’s team: 2 coaches and 1 manager one of whom must be male; Women’s team: 2 coaches and one manager one of who must be female.

Head coaching candidates must be fully certified under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), Level 3 or the equivalent Competition Development (trained) in the new NCCP competition stream in Basketball. The Assistant Coaches must be fully certified Level 2 or equivalent level, Train to Train in the new NCCP.

September 15th, 5 - 7pm, Winze Park (off of Winze Lane)

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Yukoners pan for gold, good times at world championship Tom Patrick News Reporter

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eam Canada had some sourdough spirit at the 2014 World Gold Panning Championship in Kopparberg, Sweden, August 11-17.

Three Yukon panners were on Canada’s five-person team at the 39th annual event that saw about 250 participants from 15 countries take part.

Whitehorse’s Lorraine Millar, Lara Herry-Saint Onge and Yann Herry joined Donald Harvey and Nancy DuquetHarvey from Kirkland Lake, Ont., to represent Canada at the championship.

“It was good. It was a lot of fun,” said Millar. “They had a lot of extra things going on.

They had a concert each night.

They kept the competitions going each day. The weather didn’t really cooperate; we had a fair bit of rain … But it was a good event.”

“It’s like a family. It’s mostly the same people from one championship to another … and most of the people stay at the same camping ground,” said Herry. “Every evening we share meals and stories, so it’s a good atmosphere.”

The championship used 30 “pools” that are small, kneedeep boxes filled with dirt and water. At the start of events competitors are given five-gallon tubs of dirt with between five and 12 pieces of gold hidden inside. Competitors don’t know how many pieces they are looking for and received penalty minutes for each piece of gold missed.

Panners are ranked for speed and accuracy.

Onge competed in the mixed youth competition in Kopparberg. The 14-year-old placed eighth in the semifinal and finished 16th overall.

“I didn’t get top five or anything, but we did pretty good for Canadians,” said Onge. “It’s not my profession – I don’t really do it outside of competitions. So I was a little surprised that some people did it like a sport, would train and do many competitions.

“It’s not very serious, it’s mostly for fun.”

Millar made the semifinal in the open classic (or traditional) pan event. She reached the final of the open women division at the 2012 worlds in South Africa.

“In Sweden they use a pan called a batea, which is more cone shaped. It’s not like what we’re used to here: an eastwinger Klondike pan,” said Millar.

“In the women’s open, I think I was still jet-lagged, so I

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Panners compete at the 2014 World Gold Panning Championship in Kopparberg, Sweden, last month. Three Yukoners took part in the championship.

didn’t do very well in that one,” she added.

The five Canadians competed in the team event, finishing last in 15th place.

Herry accompanies his daughter, Onge, to the events and usually gets recruited onto the team, he said.

“We go far away and they need five people for the na-

tional team, so I’m always drafted,” said Herry. “This year my daughter taught me the techniques finally and I got it and I was very pleased to find the gold. So maybe next time I will be entering the competition for real.”

All three Whitehorse competitors began their panning careers where you’d expect a

Yukoner to: in Dawson City, home of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Millar, who placed second for women in this summer’s Yukon Gold Panning Championships, lived in Dawson from 1983 to 2006 before moving to Whitehorse. She and her husband David Millar – who won the men’s division of this

year’s Yukon championship – have attended world championships in Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, Australia and South Africa.

“The competition pans are quite flat. They look like a pizza pan with concentric circles,” said Millar. “You swirl the pans in big circles, kind of flat, to get most of the dirt off, and you dip away the remains to get it clean enough to pull the dirt out of the pan.

“Because it is 19 times heavier than water, it will work its way down to the bottom.”

Onge started panning when she was seven in Dawson. She got the panning bug when she happened to be in Dawson as the town hosted the world championship in 2007.

“I met some people and they taught me how to pan, and they invited me next year in Spain. I started then,” said Onge.

“Since then we’ve been going every two years,” said Herry.

The 2015 World Gold Panning Championships will be held in Navelgas, Spain, followed by Sacramento, Cal., in 2016.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

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May be used for a small consignment or grocery store, or for office use.

Rent and terms are negotiable.

Please call management at 667-7801 for more information 2/3-BDRM FURNISHED Riverdale house available November for 6-7 months. Greenbelt, sunny, hot tub. No dogs, N/S. Refs reqʼd, $1,000/mon + utils. Email cowleycreek@hotmail.com 3-BDRM, 3-BATH condo in Ingram available Oct 1st. Garage, walk-in closet, spacious bdrms. End unit w/side fenced-in storage space. Beautiful mountain views, $1,800/mon. 633-2189 lv msg 3-BDRM EXECUTIVE home, Copper Ridge, numerous custom features, 2-car garage, can be furnished or unfurnished, rate will vary, $3,000/mon. 633-6953 3-BDRM 2-BATH apt, Takhini, 35 River Ridge Lane, low utilities, lots of storage, N/S, no parties, avail Oct 1, $1,600/mon + utils.

Text 336-4948, email fulopfamily@ klondiker.com 3-BDRM 2-BATH townhouse, Porter Creek next to mall, 6 appls, plug-in parking, low utils, lots of storage, small pet negotiable, $1,650/mon + util + $1,650 dd. 336-4948 or fulopfamily@klondiker.com REGISTERED MASSAGE therapist to share office with same, part time only, please call for details. 334-7505 1-BDRM APT, Copper Ridge, full bath, big LR, separate driveway, avail Oct. 1, $1,000/mon & utils. 334-1907

HOMELESS, NO family, single male looking for bachelor pad. Text 334-0942 or call after 7 3/4-BDRM HOUSE Porter Creek, 1.5-baths, 6 appliances, close to schools/bus route. DD & refs reqʼd, $1,600/mon + utils. 633-4626 2-BDRM 2-BATH newly renovated mobile home, Northland, 12x20 addition, 8x12 shed, fenced, propane furnace, N/P, avail Oct 1st.

633-6335 PROFESSIONAL HOUSESITTERS available from September to May, trustworthy & reliable people, years of experience (Yukon, Costa-Rica, Argentina, California, Hawaii, etc), plenty of good references, Valerie (867) 336-2848

CONDO SUITE NANAIMO, B.C. Quality construction+materials, partially furnished, w/kitchen appliances, well organized 300 sq ft.

Quiet residential area near transit, shopping, & park.

Low condo fees+utilities.

Asking $85,000.

Call: 867-660-4516.

WATERFRONT LOT & cabin on Fox Lake, 345 acre, solar/wind power, propane stove, lights, fridge, large sleeping loft, total 974 sqft, part furnished, appraised $250.000, asking $249.000. 633-5540

2-BDRM APT, Hillcrest, quiet area, on bus line & green belt, good storage & parking, avail Nov 1. 668-2877

Brand New Single Family Homes starting at $349,900.

Certified Green.

Show Home Open Daily 1-85 Aksala Dr. Visit www.homesbyevergreen.ca for more details or call Maggie 335-7029

RIVERDALE, 3-BDRM 1.5-bath Townhouse, N/S, N/P, available for leasing Oct. 1, dd&refs reqʼd, responsible tenants, $1,450/mon + heat & utils. 335-8617

LAKEFRONT @ 4th of July Bay, Atlin, 2 lots, 1.38 acres, 2 cabins, shop, shower house, turn key package $180,000. 250-651-2222 or king,jimbeth@gmail.com for details

1-BDRM SUITE, Porter Creek, kitchen, L/R, bathroom, sep ent, parking, N/S, N/P, refs&dd reqʼd, $1,000/mon + $100 for utils.

335-0777

INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE 2 home duplex, 1 3-bedroom & 1 2-bedroom Both have fridge stove washer & dryer, new gas furnaces.

Newly renovated, large shop with office & 4 piece bathroom.

20x85 ft. greenhouse on 1 acre just outside city limits.

Fenced Over $4000.00 month rent, low taxes.

Ph. 780-351-2677 Email: crazygoatlady22@gmail.com

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 CABIN, NOTHING fancy, anywhere for soul searching. 780-239-2219 TWO PENSIONERS looking for 2-3 bedroom house.

335-1678 or global97@msn.com

3-BDRM 3-BATH beautiful house, Porter Creek west, large garage, bright open concept, $500,000. visit www.just2b.org/house for pictures/details

1.5 BEDROOM apt, downtown, October to April, N/P, N/S, $1,000/mon + utils + $500 dd. 668-3448

STUDENT AND single mother seeking affordable pet friendly housing, non-party, N/S, wood stove ok. 335-1853

LAKEFRONT ACREAGE, approx 9.7 acres & approx 1,000ʼ waterfront on beautiful Crag Lake, treed & sloped with several good building sites, $230,000. 821-6011

YUKON APARTMENTS, 28 Lewes Blvd, 1 & 2 bdrm, refs reqʼd. 667-4076

WANTED: 2-BDRM house or apt that allows older cat, downtown or Riverdale preferred, Gilles at 867-689-5272 or Patty 867-689-6423

CRAG LAKE lakefront log home on 0.7 acres, large heated shop, greenhouse, various out-buildings, well maintained, see Property Guys #143637, $389,000. 821-6011

A NEW immigrant to Yukon looking for a Homestay family in Whitehorse for 3 months.

Arriving in Yukon in early October. Email: hiteshdand@ymail.com

2-BDRM TAGISH house on 1.29 acres, 1/3 garden area, located on Tagish Rd, attached garage, enclosed deck, 4-outbuildings + 1 bdrm house, furnished, wood/oil heat, $250,000. Msg 332-4428 or 399-3241

ROOMMATE WANTED to share quiet scenic waterfront home at Marsh Lake, close to ski trails & community centre, animals welcome, N/S, $500/mon + shared utils.

660-4321 SPACIOUS BEDROOM, PC, private bathroom, share 4-bdrm large home with 1 other person, responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, $800/mon incl utils + $500 dd, refʼs reqʼd.

633-5625 SPACIOUS BACHELOR bsmt furnished suite, PC, full kitchen, private entry, responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, $875/mon + $500 dd, refʼs reqʼd. 633-5625 2 ROOMS, Ingram, fully furnished, family house, heat, electricity, laundry included, N/S, N/P, no parties, clean & responsible tenant, $700/mon, one ready to rent now, one later this month. 334-3186 ROOM IN new home in Ingram, N/S, N/P, $600/mon. 335-6628 for details

HOUSE, CABIN or apt in Haines Junction long term asap (minimum 2 years), for well behaved/trained dog, partner and myself, full time YG job, refs upon request. Mike 867-335-5843

WATERFRONT 2-BDRM house, $269,000, on Teslin Lake 2 hrs from Whitehorse, private, peaceful wilderness, 867-336-1296 or morleybayhouseforsale.com for info

SENIOR LOOKING for accommodation in Whitehorse for $500/mon. Quiet, non-smoker, non-drinker, no pets. Call 867-689-2597 anytime

3 ACRES on lake with log cabin, 40 mins from town, flat lot, ready to build, mountain & lake view, commercial-residential lot, could build more cabins, $169,000. 333-9872

Real Estate

SMALL CABIN, 8ʼX12ʼ on skid, fridge, stove, propane heater, electricity, porch, lots of windows, double insulated, $12,000.

867-660-5545

1999 COPPER RIDGE MOBILE HOME. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, titled lot. $232,000.

867-334-4066

2,628 SQUARE FEET OF PRIME OFFICE SPACE Available for Lease NOW! Two Suites available for lease. Suites can be leased separately or combined as one.

One suite is 1,248 square feet. The second suite is 1,380 square feet.

Located in a professional building downtown Whitehorse, this space is ideal for accounting, legal or other professionals.

MOVE-IN READY.

For more information, please contact: 336-0028

ACREAGE 18 kms west of Whse. 20 acres set up for horses. Excellent well. 2-bdrm house + rental cabin. Can subdivide lot, $399,000. 667-7578 DOWNTOWN HOTEL and condo property for sale. Contact contact@uciilink.net 2-BDRM 2-BATH truly incredible view property in Carcross, 3 acres, propertyguys.com #143659, $299,000. 633-2686 3-BDRM 2-BATH 2,560 sq ft new house, Whistle Bend, includes 800 sq ft 2-bdrm legal suite, laundry room, sep ent & driveways.

334-5929 2-BDRM HOUSE w/guest cabin on Cowley Rd, 30 mins from town, fully serviced, beautiful setting, mountain waterfront creek & pond, $439,000. 335-0100

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 TITLED OFF grid, 0.2734 hectares, at 4th of July Bay, Atlin. Green belt of two sides with view of lake and mountains, $50,000.

250-651-2222 for more details

House Hunters

WATSON LAKE HOME

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YUKON NEWS

SEEKING A FULL TIME RECEIVER The successful candidate will be processing shipments of general gift merchandise and jewellery for retail sale at Murdochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Shipments arrive in boxes and require physical handling. An eye for detail is an asset to ensure product has arrived in saleable condition. Some jewellery experience is also an asset.

The position also requires some front-end customer service.

Competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package.

Please apply in person with resume to

Murdochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 207 Main Street

ELECTRICIANS NEEDED NOW A well-established electrical contracting company since 1992, High Point Electric Ltd. requires experienced Journeymen and Apprentice Electricians for a commercial project in Whitehorse.

Electrical Experience to include: t Conduit, BX and distribution work, ďŹ xture installation, bending EMT t Commercial and light industrial t have the ability to work alone or as part of a team t have your own vehicle, tools and safety gear

Seeking a

NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME Completely remodeled. Nice neighborhood, open ďŹ&#x201A;oor-plan, new roof, propane & wood heat. Next to a vacant corner lot (available for a combination deal) Approved for CIBC ďŹ nancing.

Payment in the $600s! $

F/T or P/T Customer Service Representitive

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Training Provided Apply in person to: TAKHINI TRANSPORT #9 Lindeman Road, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-456-2745 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Excavator operator to feed a sluice plant and/or rock truck driver for remote camp In Dawson City.

Must have own transportation to Dawson.

Please send resumes to monster-177@hotmail.com 506 ALL DAY GRILL will be open in September We are looking for a full-time or part-time waiter/waitress with 2 years experience.

Drop off resume to: 506 Main Street THE WATSON LAKE DAYCARE (located in Watson Lake) is seeking Child Care Workers for children ages 6 months to 12 years.

For qualifications and duties, please contact Michelle at (867) 536-2167

KITCHEN HELPER/ PREP COOK

Please apply in person with resume to

Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Industrial Installations Shop and Field Helper Wanted Full time, Monday to Friday; some overtime and travel required.

Must be ďŹ t; heavy lifting required. Working from heights off ladders regularly.

Ability to take direction and to work both independently and as a team member.

RCMP Security Clearance required.

Overhead Door Mechanic JOB DESCRIPTION:

Drop rĂŠsumĂŠ off at

The Town & Mountain Hotel 401 MAIN STREET Whitehorse, Yukon info@townmountain.com

Full-Time Assistant Manager Full-Time Gas Bar/Barrista Part-Time Grocery/Bakery Clerks/Cashiers Please apply in person to Mike Sheppard.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Advertising Sales Representative The Yukon News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The law ďŹ rm of Austring, Fendrick & Fairman is looking for a receptionist: APPLICANT MUST HAVE:

SERVERS, BARTENDERS & DOOR PERSONNEL

Super A Porter Creek is looking to ďŹ ll the following positions:

QUALIFICATIONS:

DUTIES: WASH, PEEL AND CUT VEGGIES AND FRUITS. RECEIVE SUPPLIES. BAKING.

Apply via email: mitsue@bakedcafe.ca

205 Main Street

Residential and Commercial overhead door and related product installation and servicing. Fabricating doors and hardware in a shop setting.

(NOC6711)

35-40 hours/week, $12/hour

Bring resume or letter of interest with references to Manager at Midnight Sun Emporium

Murdochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 207 Main Street

Call paul today (867) 536-7728

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!

SALES CLERKS

You are a mature person who is looking for a long term position with an established company that has a competitive wage and benefits package. You also enjoy giving a high level of customer service to people looking for fine gifts and jewellery.

129,000.00 or make offer!

Help Wanted

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Those who have applied for other positions recently advertised need not reapply.

Your previous application will be considered. No phone calls, please and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Mike Thomas Publisher, Yukon News, 211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2E4 or email to mthomas@yukon-news.com No phone calls please.

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House Hunters

The successful candidate will have sales experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate.

The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary coupled with a strong beneďŹ t package.

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

in 3 issues (3 consecutive weeks)

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only $60+GST PHONE: 867-667-6283

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

MAINTENANCE WORKER: CDC (Carmacks Development Corporation) is seeking skilled handyman for occasional/part-time work in Carmacks.

Duties include minimal landscaping, building maintenance. Own tools preferred.

For information email: info@cdcproperties.ca

JANITOR: CDC (Carmacks Development Corporation) is seeking part-time janitor in Carmacks to clean both commercial and residential units.

Own equipment preferred.

Consumables provided.

For more information email: info@cdcproperties.ca

PROJECT RESEARCH MANAGER YUKON FIRST NATIONS PREFERENTIAL HIRING POLICY IS APPLICABLE AND MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON APPLICATION.

Office Reception Clerk (NOC 1414) Closing Date: Location: Hours: Salary:

Until illed Whitehorse 37.5 hours per week full time Level 9

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of the Self Government Secretariat (SGS), this position will be responsible for coordinating the establishment, development and management of SGS projects as set out in the SGS work plan and directed by the SGS Director. The position will work closely with the Director of SGS, First Nation Government Of icials (FNGOs), staff and management of CYFN to identify common issues and interests in order to enable Self Governing Yukon First Nations (SGYFN) to work together to maximize ef iciencies.

Additional Information: Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information and job description, please contact Renie Bruton at 867-393-9206 or email at renie.bruton@cyfn.net.

Please submit applications and/or resumes to: Name: Renie Bruton Address: Council of Yukon First Nations, 2166 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 4P1 Phone: (867)393-9206 Fax: (867)668-6577 E-mail: renie.bruton@cyfn.net

Ruby Range Adventure, one of Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading outdoor adventure companies, is looking for an exceptional office reception clerk.

The job of the office reception clerk entails the administration of the office. You need to be enthusiastic with great people skills. You need to be very detailed oriented and extremely responsible to run the day to day of the company office. With a range of responsibilities at your feet, you need to be a great all-rounder and an expert multi-tasker.

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Application deadline: September 30th, 2014

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EXPERIENCE IS an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

WANTED: Restaurant cook & server Located at the Toad River Lodge in Toad River, BC. All accommodations & meals are provided.

Shift work, 7 days on 3 days off, 7 days on 4 days off.

Resumes or inquires to Matthew at: Phone 1-250-232-5401 Fax 1-250-232-5215 email travel@toadriverlodge.com HIGH POINT ELECTRIC is hiring electricians for a commercial project in Whitehorse.

Experience to include: Conduit, BX and distribution work, fixture installation, bending EMT. Must be willing to do shift work and overtime Valid drivers license required Must have own tools & safety gear Send resume to: office@hpoint.ca WANTED: Reliable, strong, independent person to work part-time for local food chain.

The job is physically demanding, in below freezing temperatures.

Experience with customer service an asset, but willing to train.

Must be able to work weekends.

If you would like to work in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy working with people.

Submit your resume to: M&M MEATSHOPS 130-36 Chilkoot Way

AIRPORT GIFT SHOP

RETAIL SALES CLERKS (2 Positions) (NOC 6421)

Full time shifts start at 4:00 am Some experience preferred 36-40 hours per week. $15 per hour Duties: Sales of display merchandise, taking stock and accept cash.

Start Date: ASAP

An Experience in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True North EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation is requiring the services of a person to ďŹ ll the position of Manager of Finance. This is one year term position, with possibility of extension.

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation is a self-governing First Nation. The position is located in Old Crow, Yukon.

ABOUT OLD CROW Old Crow is a small remote air access only Northern Community of approximately 300 people. It is the home of the Vuntut Gwitchin. Services and facilities include the modern Vuntut Gwitchin Government administration building with a high tech computer system, a community centre, youth centre, ski lodge, and airport with 5 ďŹ&#x201A;ights to Dawson City and Whitehorse per week. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high speed internet, a nursing station with a visiting doctor, a modern school, a college campus, and a grocery store with post ofďŹ ce and bank. Numerous activities are held in the community, and residents enjoy visits from a variety of professionals including archeologists, anthropologists, reporters, and camera crews.

THE JOB Reporting to the Director Finance, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the ďŹ nance department. This includes maintenance of the general ledger, and supervision of accounts receivable, and accounts payable/payroll clerks.

QUALIFICATIONS s A degree in Accounting or Business Administration and is pursuing an accounting designation s Minimum of three years experience working through a full cycle of accounting functions in an organization some of that including supervision of staff. s Experience with computerized accounting systems such as ACCPAC and Payroll Software such as Easy pay and associated payroll reporting requirements. s Previous experience in a First Nation community is an asset.

A diploma in accounting with over six years relevant experience will also be considered.

A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.vgfn.ca/employment/ Visit: www.oldcrow.ca to learn more about our community.

PAY RANGE $69,114 - $82,937 per annum plus an excellent beneďŹ ts package CLOSING DATE September 23, 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Vuntut Gwitchin beneďŹ ciaries.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES THAT INCLUDE JOB EXPERIENCE RELATED TO POSITION TO: Brenda Frost Manager, Human Resources, Vuntut Gwitchin Government Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 | Fax: (867)966-3800 | Email: hrd@vgfn.net

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon

Drop off resume at store Email: govindarajmurugaiyan@yahoo.ca Phone: 335-6886

An Experience in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True North EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR, NATURAL & HERITAGE RESOURCES THE JOB: Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for directing the business of the Natural & Heritage Resources Department in lands, environment, heritage, and ďŹ sh and wildlife. This position supervises the Heritage Manager, Lands Manager, Fish & Wildlife Manager and Administrative Assistant. This position also serves as a member of the Senior Management Team in the Vuntut Gwitchin Government.

THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in one or more of the following: natural or renewable resource management, land management, environmental studies and have extensive relevant work experience at a senior management level.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles, practices, issues and legislations associated with natural resources management. Strong skills are needed for managing projects, developing policies and procedures, applying ďŹ nancial management, negotiating, supervising and problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

PAY RANGE: $79,806 - $103,748 ($52.47 - $68.21) per annum plus an excellent beneďŹ t package This is a full-time position based on 32.5 hours per week. (6.5-hour workday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.) VGG closes every second Friday.

A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES THAT INCLUDE JOB EXPERIENCE RELATED TO POSITION TO: Brenda Frost Manager, Human Resources Vuntut Gwitchin Government Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3800 Email: hrd@vgfn.net While qualiďŹ ed VGFN citizens will be given preference, all interested and qualiďŹ ed individuals are encouraged to apply.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 BUCYRUS ERIE 22w drilling rig on GMC 7000 series tandem truck propane drill motor, fishing/drilling tools, casing drivers, new 3/4 main drill line, 454 gas truck w/air brakes, $20,000 obo. 336-1412

FICUS TREE, end table with magazine rack, lv msg 667-2583

Miscellaneous for Sale

CLAY STEADMAN signed print, unframed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Line Campâ&#x20AC;? with 3rd wolf, $185. 633-2714

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

WOLF HIDE, large tanned timber wolf pelt, typical grey & white colour, $500. 668-3632 lv msg

AWNING FOR sale, call 668-6818 USED TIN, beige & white from 60ĘźX70Ęź shop 20Ęź wall, wall & roof tin, exc cond, value $18,300 new, asking $7,500. 335-5192 SET OF new unfinished oak cabinets available, enough to do medium kitchen, excellent price, good for kitchen, suite, cabin or laundry room. 333-0717

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, new, still in box, $100. 668-6033

FOOD SAVER system for sealing fresh food, includes plastic roll, $50. 660-4321

VINTAGE CLEMENT canoe paddles, T-handle, 56â&#x20AC;? and 60â&#x20AC;?, 8Ęź blade, $30 ea. 660-5101

JACOBSON (HOMELITE), Briggs motor, rear bag lawnmower, starts/runs well, just serviced, $75. 332-1680 lv msg

MOUNTAIN EQUIP womenĘźs down coat, XS, $80, MEC youth winter jacket, sz 16, $30. 311B Hanson St. SINGER QUILTING sewing machine, many features. 668-5786 CAMPING GEAR, Thermarests, $45 ea, backpacking & camping pots, $30-$100.

660-5101 COFFEE POTS 30cup & 50cup. 660-5101 BAFFIN SNOPACKS boots, size 12 Arctic type, new, $90. 660-5101 NIKON 401X auto focus camera for slides, prints, 90 mm lens w/Nikon adapters.

Large Lowepro camera bag, $50. Slik tripod, $50. 660-5101 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca V, THE complete series, The Final battle + the original miniseries, $25. Serge @ 667-2196 after 5pm DIAMOND RING, 10 Cdn diamonds, white gold, never been worn, all paperwork incl, size 7, new $1,800, asking $1,000. 334-7405 400 BOARD ft of 3/4â&#x20AC;? cedar boards, $700, 35 gallon electric water heater, $60.

633-4018 4 NEW pocket knives, $10 for all. 334-7061

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NEW SHED, 8'x10', 2x4 wood frame on 4x6 treated skids, 3/4" plywood floor, chalet siding, asphalt shingles on peaked roof, $2,000 includes delivery/assembly on site, custom sheds available. 633-4857 900L FUEL oil tank and stand. Free. Oil monitor needs a tune up, $1,000. Chimney piece two 3Ęź sections. 6â&#x20AC;? inside diameter, $50/ea obo. 456-4926 WOOD SHAVINGS FROM MILL 1 ton feed bag Clean & dry Excellent bedding, mulch, landscaping, insulation etc. $50/bag plus $25 bag deposit Delivery available 633-5192 or 335-5192 PINE ENTERTAINMENT centre, oak kitchen table, Shark upright vacuum cleaner.

393-2358 35 GALLON electric water heater. Used for 2 yrs, $60 obo. 633-4018 PARMAK PRECISION fence energizer, 1-yr old, works great, Model HS-100, $50 firm.

634-2501 RECONDITIONED FURNACE fan, new motor, belts & bushings, $100. 667-4863 SPOT PERSONAL locator beacon, Generation 2, exc cond, $60 firm. 634-2501 STEEL BUILDINGS - â&#x20AC;?GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!â&#x20AC;? 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895.

30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

HOUSEPLANTS, 4Ęź long orange bloom, lipstick vine, large Chinese evergreen, large spider plant, etc, $10 to $35. 660-4321 SOFFIT, WHITE, vinyl, 16", 4 pieces x 12Ęź, 1 piece x 85â&#x20AC;?, 6 trim pieces to length, $50; live squirrel trap, $35. 393-2767 TRAPPING EQUIPMENT, modern, stretcher boards, 330 body grips, #3 soft catches, etc, price 1/2 of listed @ Halfords. 634-2501

Base/Fleet Manager

SOLID OAK Olhausen pool table, 4 1/2Ęź x 9Ęź, c/w all accessories, exc cond, serious inquiries only, $4,750 obo. 633-4618

Ruby Range Adventure, one of Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading outdoor adventure companies, is looking for an exceptional Base & Fleet Manager for the seasonal operation.

HOBART WELDER w/large wire-feed, 18 hp Onan gas engine, 1300 hours. 8500 watt generator. Ideal for welding or backup power for house or small business, $3,500. Don 332-6701

The job of the base/fleet manager entails the management of overall operation of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base/warehouse and fleet of vehicles. You perform related tasks and duties as required. You are responsible for purchasing and inventory rotation, control and maintenance of inventory and administration of the base/warehouse.

Native Brain-Tanned

Moose Hides AT REASONABLE PRICES Tanned beaver & other furs also available.

Ph (780) 355-3557 or (780) 461-9677 or write Lodge Fur and Hides, Box 87, Faust AB, T0G 0X0 8â&#x20AC;? IN-LINE Hurricane fans, $100 ea, Intermatic timers, T-104, $35. 334-7535 8 1,000-WATT digital dimmable ballast, dual power, 120/240, very efficient, $150 ea.

334-7535 LADIESĘź 14K yellow/white gold engagement ring set with 1 round brilliant cut diamond & 4 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.43 ct, size 7.5, must be seen, $2,000. 667-6587 lv msg TWO 4X4S, 12Ęź long, 10 sheets of sheet iron, 10Ęź long, six sheets @ 6Ęź long, good condition, ideal for shed roofing, $75 for all.

Jim 633-2070

DUTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS Â&#x2026; 1MBOT BOE IFBET UIF PQFSBUJPOT PG UIF DPNQBOZ CBTF XBSFIPVTF Â&#x2026; Develops and maintains efficient base/warehouse performance standards, procedures and policies. Â&#x2026; "TTVSFT BDDVSBDZ PG QBSUT JOWFOUPSJFT Â&#x2026; %FWFMPQT BOE NBJOUBJOT EFQBSUNFOU CVEHFU Â&#x2026; %JSFDUT SFQBJS TFSWJDF BOE NBJOUFOBODF PG DPNQBOZ WFIJDMFT Â&#x2026; 1FSGPSN NJOPS SFQBJST BOE NBJOUFOBODF PG FRVJQNFOU BOE DPNQBOZ WFIJDMFT Â&#x2026; %FWFMPQT BOE TVQFSWJTFT WFIJDMF QSFWFOUJWF NBJOUFOBODF TDIFNFT Â&#x2026; 3FWJFXT QFSJPEJD SFQBJS QSPDFEVSFT UP FOTVSF DPNQMFUFOFTT BDDVSBDZ BOE FGGJDJFODZ Â&#x2026; 3FDPNNFOET WFIJDMFT NFBOU GPS SFQMBDFNFOU BOE BSSBOHFT GPS OFDFTTBSZ EJTQPTBM PS BVDUJPO Â&#x2026; *OUFSWJFXT USBJOT BOE EJTDJQMJOFT EFQBSUNFOUBM TUBGG NFNCFST Â&#x2026; "TTFTTFT USBJOJOH GPS TUBGG BOE QFSTPOOFM Â&#x2026; %JSFDUT TVQFSWJTPSZ TUBGG JO QMBOOJOH PG BVUPNPUJWF SFQBJS BOE NBJOUFOBODF KPCT Â&#x2026; *OWFTUJHBUFT WFIJDMF BDDJEFOUT OFHPUJBUFT GPS BOZ QPTTJCMF TFUUMFNFOUT BOE BVUIPSJ[FT BOZ SFQBJST PS NBJOUFOBODF PG PSHBOJ[BUJPO WFIJDMFT Â&#x2026; 0WFSTFFT DPNNFSDJBM MPH CPPLT BOE SFHVMBUJPO BEIFSFODF GPS DPNNFSDJBM ESJWJOH TUBGG Â&#x2026; .BJOUBJOT WFIJDMF JOTVSBODF JOTQFDUJPOT BOE .50 %05 JO BDDPSEBODF XJUI SFHVMBUJPOT EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Â&#x2026; ZFBST PG TVQFSWJTPSZ FYQFSJFODF JO GMFFU PQFSBUJPOT BOE SFQBJS BOE NBJOUFOBODF PG WFIJDMFT Â&#x2026; 3FMBUFE RVBMJGJDBUJPO JO NFDIBOJDBM FOHJOFFSJOH Â&#x2026; ZFBST FYQFSJFODF JO B NBOBHFSJBM QPTJUJPO Â&#x2026; $MFBO ESJWJOH SFDPSE BOE DMBTT ESJWFST MJDFOTF Â&#x2026; 'JSTU "JE $FSUJGJDBUF $13 Â&#x2026; 'MVFODZ JO &OHMJTI (FSNBO BOE 'SFODI XPVME CF BO BEEFE BEWBOUBHF 5IJT QPTJUJPO JT QBSU UJNF JO UIF XJOUFS BOE GVMM UJNF JO UIF TVNNFS XJUI UIF PQUJPO GPS ZFBS SPVOE GVMM UJNF FNQMPZNFOU EFQFOEJOH PO RVBMJGJDBUJPO BOE QFSGPSNBODF

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NORTH POWER 330 reversible 700lb plate compactor, new, never used, $1,000.

867-634-7074 PANASONIC LUMIX DMC G3 camera with Acme made water resistant case, good cond, $250 obo. 335-0233

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

LADIESĘź STAMPED 14K yellow gold custom ring channel set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.66ct, needs to be seen to be appreciated, size 7.5, $1,000. 667-6587 lv msg

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Whitehorse OfďŹ ce Administrator Implementation Department (September 16/14- May 15/15) Term-Full Time Salary range: $44,876-$53,851

QualiďŹ cations: Completion of Grade 12, along with completion of a Clerical Course and experience working in a First Nation government, or a combination of education, training and experience working in an ofďŹ ce setting. Valid Yukon Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License.

Duties: The LSCFN Implementation Department is seeking a motivated person to work as our Whitehorse OfďŹ ce Administrator. Reporting to Executive Director, this position will be responsible for the following: s To provide direct support to LSCFN to promote efďŹ cient and effective operation of the Whitehorse satellite ofďŹ ce. s To assist LSCFN citizens to access and understand the available programs and/or services within LSCFN. s Organize in-coming and out-going correspondence in a timely manner. s Establish a time schedule of all meetings to be held in the Whitehorse area. s Compiling information and special reports as requested by the Executive Director. s Ability to work unsupervised and independently. s Superlative analyzing skills and problem solving techniques. s Ability to ascertain issues from various reports with varying/different authors. s Ability to draft letters; secure signatures on responses and forward to the appropriate agencies and personnel pending Executive Director approval of contents. s Keen interest and skills in doing various types of academic and non-academic research for upon request. s Other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

LSCFN hire policy will apply.

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest along with your resume by 4:30P.M. Sept. 12, 2014 to: Doris Caouette, Human Resource OfďŹ cer Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation PO Box 135, Carmacks Y.T. Y0B 1C0 Phone: (867)863-5576 ext 280 Fax: (867)863-5710 Email: resume@lscfn.ca Please contact us if you require a job description.

Little Footprints Big Steps International Development Organization is Looking for Board of Directors The Board of Directors of Little Footprints Big Steps (LFBS) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving a three-year term on the Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who have a strong belief in the mission of Little Footprints Big Steps and a background/expertise in one (or more) of the following areas: t t t t t t

Knowledge or expertise in the not-for-profit sector Knowledge or expertise in international development Experience in functional areas such as finance/audit, governance, marketing, legal and technology Fund development Leadership and critical thinking skills Able to contribute to the long term vision for the organization and set strategic goals

About the Board Little Footprints Big Steps is governed by a minimum of 5 Board of Director members. The Board is responsible for the overall leadership, governance and well-being of LFBS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;including strategic planning, financial management, fund development, community relations and much more.

The board ensures that we uphold our mandate to provide loving care to Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vulnerable children, promoting sustainable development and strong families within Haitian communities. The Board comprises a diverse cross-section of community leaders and professionals who are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live and work.

About the Commitment The Board of Directors meets monthly and for special meetings as required. Board members are required to be involved in one or more Committees of the organization. Members can expect to spend 6-8 hours per month preparing for Board meetings, attending meetings, and completing Committee work. Committee appointments are determined by the current Board and generally align with the interests and areas of expertise of the member. Board positions are voluntary and board members are not remunerated for their services.

The Benefits As a Board Member you can expect to develop and enhance your leadership skills, expand your personal networks and expand your understanding of governance at a not- for- profit organization.

Expect to develop, broaden and enhance your business and interpersonal skills, deepen your understanding and support of the global community with a dynamic group of people with a shared passion for the LFBS mission.

Please reply to: Board of Directors,karenwienberg@gmail.com Website: www.littlefootprintsbigsteps.com

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

Community Services

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40 What do you want to sell?

ELECTRIC DOWNRIGGER for fishing with weight & attachments, little used, $500.

456-2027 22” WEED trimmer on wheels, gas powered, 821-3591 HYDROPONIC GROWING kit incl 1 1,000 watt balast plus HPS or NH bulb plus reflector hood. Kit price $200. 334-7535 30” ELECTRIC start snowblower, Craftsman II, 667-6649 5-PIECE KING size comforter set & 12X12 Berber carpet in neutral colours. 668-7157 MOVING OUT sale, queen size bed, 8 mos old, $700, leather chair, $200, small kitchen appliances, lamps. 456-4711

Electrical Appliances GE PROFILE flat-top stove, very clean, vg cond, must sell $125. 633-3982 KENMORE WASHING machine, good working order, small leak on bottom, to give away. 633-2837 WASHER, $70. 332-8945 CHEST DEEPFREEZE, 21 cu ft, 52” wide.

821-3591 WHITE SELF-CLEANING stove & built-in dishwasher, good working cond, $125.

333-9020

TVs & Stereos PROJECTOR LCD Model HD-3k w/HDMI connection, c/w extra lens & 50" screen, vg cond. Paid $3,600 for it. 332-6678

1987 Eight Wheel

Drive Ar

go Floats and runs good.

Excellent for all ou t door fun. Sellin g because of medic al issues.

Call or text 000-00 0-0000

L, 6-speed auto, 40,204k Fully loaded, tinted windows, leather interior, tow packa ge, Bluetooth wir eless technology, Sync , remote entry an d start. $2

6,888 call 000-0000000

700km. Warn win 1995 21.5’ Starcraf ifter 2wd or 4wd t 5th Wheel 5-Spd with 4wd sh king $7000 oboEverything works great!! Fridg As .

ITP h inc 25 e, freezer, a/c, Brand new mic row ave , furnace, HW he 0-0000 ater stove/oven.

Half-ton towable!

Call or text 000-00 Full bthrm w/showe r/tub.

Tires in excellent shape. $5000 obo.

MERCER MUSIC STUDIO Piano Lessons Royal Conservatory Program September start Beginners very welcome Come join a great group of students Kathy Mercer, 336-0175 PIANO & THEORY LESSONS Beginners to Advanced, Private & Class lessons.

Utilizing the musical concepts of Kodaly, Music for Young Children and RCM. RCM exam & Rotary Music Festival preparation.

668-2889

TRAYNOR 40 watt tube amp, new, $600, Dean Markley 60 watt tube amp, $250, Fender Squire electric guitar, $100, Ibanez electric guitar, $150, various effect pedals, $50. 334-1197

Call or text 000-00 0-0000

Firewood

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

Pro Street Chopper 2003 Big Dog Pitbull lour. me in co Black & Classic Fla 107 V-Twin - 1750cc OHV 45-Degree ar Baker Ge 6 tor Mo S Cubic Inch S& o.

00k. $13,900 ob Transmission. 50

0-0000 Call or text 000-00

Ph 867 Phone: 867-667-6285 667 6285

11979 Peterborough

18’ Boat Fibreglass. 1985 70HP Evinrude bo at motor to (recent maint enance) working like a cha arm. Boat in good shape ready to go .

Tra Tr iler included.

Asking $4200 ob o.

Call or text 000-00 0-0000

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211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4

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

✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (4 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ You-cut and you-haul available ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery

MasterCard

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

2011 BUICK Lucerne 4-dr, beige, V6, 15,000kms, soft leather, loaded luxury car, $12,900 obo. 668-6961 2011 C H E V R O L E T Aveo LT, 5-dr, 13,300km, 4-spd auto, P/W, P/L, A/C, 4 stud tires installed, 4 season tires, remote keyless entry w/alarm, $9,900. 332-9457

Guns & Bows

2010 TOYOTA Matrix, only 41,000kms, p/locks & windows, amazing winter tires, automatic start, roof rack, exc cond, $12,900. 334-3605

RUGER M77 Mark II, all weather stainless with scope rings, cal .223, new $700.

668-6716

2009 NISSAN Xterra 4wd, exc cond, super clean, 79,000km, $19,000 obo. Kevin 633-6953

WINCHESTER MODEL 70, XTR, 300 Win Mag, Burris 3X9 scope, some ammo, gd cond, $625. 456-4395

2008 NISSAN Versa SL, manual 6spd, grey, 110,000km, good gas milage, clean, no rust, $7,400. 668-7001

BAUSCH & Lomb Discoverer model spotting scope, 25X200, $100 obo; Dall sheep cape, $450, located in Haines Junction.

250-566-1346

2007 NISSAN Altima, 4-cyl, 135,000kms, sat radio, A/C, winter rims & tires, very clean & well maintained, $8,500 obo. 667-2207

FIREARMS CO Alpine 270 with Bushnell 6X scope, $150, Parker Hale Safari 30-06 with Bushnell Scope Chief 3-9X scope, $225.

667-4317 PRE-64 MODEL 70 in 270 Winchester, good condition, $900. 332-3726 BENELLI NOVA 12-gauge pump shotgun, 28" barrel, interchangeable chokes, great condition, $500. 332-3726 ELECTRIC P O W D E R scale, RCBS Mirco-Pro, new in box, can be used to weigh gold, $175 obo. 667-4523

RUSSIAN SKS, 1953 Tula, 7.62x39, unfired arsenal refurb, numbers matching, includes sling, bayonet, clips, grease pouch, cleaning kit, exc cond, $200, PAL required. 335-3349

YAMAHA CLAVINOVA piano model CVP509, check wonderful features on Internet, perfect for beginners or advanced players, over $9,000 in stores, asking $6,500.

Serge 667-2196 after 5pm

trax 420 2012 Honda Four ch 2500lb

DONʼS FIREWOOD Scheduled daily deliveries HJ Beetle kill Spruce $260 per cord, City limits Phone 393-4397

NEC 18” flat screen monitor, good working cond, $20. 668-6079

ELECTRIC & acoustic guitars, Ibanez hollow-body, Larevee special edition, all paper work incl, also Guilds, Corts, Seagull, Alverez etc. Call for info 334-3009

2010 Ford F-150 Su per Crew 4x4 5.4

FIREWOOD FOR SALE $160 per cord 20 ft. lengths, 5 cord loads.

Small delivery charge.

867-668-6564 Leave message

MARTIN SABRE compound bow with many accessories, $180. Text 335-6008

GUITAR RAVEN Acoustic A-series with case, 660-5101

+ gst

CORDS OF DRY PINE For sale Cut to length 668-3534

Computers & Accessories

Musical Instruments

Photo + 30 words $

OKIDATA 390 Plus Microline 24 Pin Printer, Tractor Feed paper & 4-ply invoices.

668-6079

HONEYWELL HEATING thermostat, $25, Dayton cooling thermostat, $50. 334-7535

With our extensive, organized listings, readers will find your ad easily, so you won’t be climbing the walls looking for buyers.

Photo Ads

DSLR CANON T3 camera, 2 Canon lenses, 18-55mm & 15;-85mm, lens hood EW-78E, camera bag, Giotto tripod, Manfrotto joystick, shutter release cable, 2 batteries, charger, SD card (10) 32Gb, Lenspen, $1,200.

336-2848

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

RUGER .338 mag, stainless steel bolt action rifle with 3X9 scope & ammo, $600.

456-2027 REMINGTON 12-GAUGE shotgun, 3” magnum pump action, long barrel, $450.

456-2027 PROFESSIONAL RELOADING kit, 8 dies for different cartridges, everything you need, $1,800 obo, bench also available. 456-2027

Wanted FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045, www.dollars4guns.com THOMSON CENTRE, join our volunteer team! Opportunity to support residents in very popular bingo program Thursday afternoons, RCMP check required, 6-month commitment requested. Kathy at 393-8629 INTERESTED IN sharing time with a senior in your community? One-on-one weekly visits at Thomson Centre. RCMP check reqʼd, minimum six-month commitment. Kathy at 393-8629 WANTED: 2-DRAWER oak filing cabinet, bathroom vanity, 1/2 hp pressure pump with tank, shower stall. 660-4806 WANTED: SHOT glasses for the Mt. Lorne Ingestible Festival food event. Sheila @ 668-5964 or drop in at Fireweed Market store in Shipyards.

WANTED: SINGLE stainless steel sink or small double kitchen sink for cabin. Sheila 668-5964 DO YOU play guitar? Love country music/oldies? Have one hour a week to share with seniors? Please call Kathy at Thomson Centre 393-8629 WANTED: INDOOR propane light, single or double (preferred). 633-5575 or lv msg WANTED: WINDOWS & doors for cabin.

336-3283 WANTED: DOUBLE futon frame. 633-2117

Cars 2012 HONDA Civic LX, auto, black, exc cond, block heater, winter & all season tires, 2 sets of Honda mats, 4-cyl, cruise control a/c, Bluetooth, 23,500kms, $15,500.

335-5583 2007 HONDA Civic SI, 6-spd manual, 90,000, mint cond, $12,900 obo. 334-2194

2007 PONTIAC Grand Prix, V6 3500, loaded, silver grey, winter/summer tires, 96,000km, 4 door, exc cond, very clean, $5700. 668-6961 2006 CHEV Equinox AWD V6, black, p/l, p/w, pwr/heated seats, 6 disc changer, sunroof, new windshield, brakes, recent maintenance, 168,000 kms, $7,200 obo. 334-7842 2006 HONDA Civic 4dr auto, 85,000km, exc cond, keyless entry, remote start, block heater, recently detailed, growing family, $10,500. 668-3335 2006 KIA Sportage, 5-spd manual, exc cond int & ext, 148,000 kms, CD, great sound, remote start, $8,300. 667-5400 2006 TOYOTA Corolla CE, exc cond, standard, 74,965 kms, $6,500 obo. Mike or Kim at 667-4701 2005 CHRYSLER, Sebring, 2-dr convertible, 76,000 miles, nice clean car, $6000.

668-6961 2005 SUBARU Outback, sport shift auto, AWD, heated seats & mirrors, power seat, command start, summer/winter tires in excellent shape, 89,000kms, $9500. 335-2260 2004 JETTA TDI Sedan, gets 1100 km/tank, winter Pirelli tires, hid lights, recent work incl timing belt, regular synthetic oil changes, $6,000 obo. 336-8525 2004 TOYOTA Echo, manual, 2-dr hatchback, 312,000km highway mileage, set of winter/summer tires with rims, $3,800 obo.

334-5607 2004 TOYOTA Echo, manual, 2-dr hatchback, 312,000km highway mileage, set of winter/summer tires with rims, $3,800 obo.

334-5607 2003 CHEVY Malibu, 171,000kms, good shape, $3500. 334-8205 2002 NISSAN Sentra GXE, 4-dr, good on gas, 172,000km, $1,500. 334-6900 2002 PONTIAC Grand Am exc cond, 2-dr sport coupe, black, $4,900 obo. 334-3456 2002 VW Jetta TDI, 299,000kms, summer/winter tires on rims, new brakes, manifold cleaned, gets around 950km's on one tank, oil changes with synthetic, $4,300 obo. 335-6520 2001 HONDA Accord sedan, manual, heated leather, sunroof, cruise, Sirius radio hardware only, silver, no accidents or mechanical probs, needs windshield, 267,000km, $2,750 obo. 334-8656 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 4.0, Auto, 170,000 km, engine great condition, interior/exterior glossy condition, great investment, $7,000, call/text: 867-335-2555 2000 C H E V R O L E T Tracker 4x4, 170,000km, manual transmission, black, 2-dr, new tires, $3,500 obo. 335-7539 2000 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT, V6 3.8L, 200 hp, a/c, cruise, P/D, P/W, new tires, exc shape, 162,500kms, $4,099. 667-6096 or 335-3661 1997 PLYMOUTH, new windshield & fuel pump, good rubber, over 354,000km, reliable, $800. 393-4796 or 336-2146 (cell) 1996 FORD Escort, clutch gone otherwise working conditon, or for parts, 200,000km, going cheap, make an offer. 668-7595 1995 TOYOTA Corolla, standard, good winter & summer tires, winterized, 215,000 miles, recent mechanical inspection, $2,000.

668-6253

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 1992 FORD T-bird V6, 3.8L, 226,000 kms, new battery & front brake pads, near new tires, serviced, reliable, very tidy inside, $1,250. 633-5625

2004 DODGE Ram 1500, 165,000 kms, 4-door crew cab, 2x4, Tranny rebuilt 40,000 kms ago. Very clean good looking truck, $8,000 obo. 250-661-9781

1992 HONDA Civic, white, runs great, radio/CD, new starter, good on gas, $1,500 obo. Ph 399-3226

2002 DODGE RAM 1500 quad 4x4, auto, 264,000kms, commercially maintained w/records, runs well, tool box, roof/side racks, new tires/battery, $5,000 obo. Call/text: 335-2555

1992 VW Golf GTI, 206,000km, 4 cyl, 5speed, black, 2-dr hatchback, gasoline, FWD, mechanically sound, well maintained, new winter tires, clutch, transmission seals, $3,200 obo. 336-8503 1990 CHEV Suburban, auto, exc cond & clean interior, black/silver trim, 193,766km, $3,900 obo. Dale 667-6660 days or 668-5915 after 6 pm 1983 TOYOTA Tercel. Runs & drives, $500 or trade for late-model full-size pickup.

334-3375 1966 FORD XL 500, 2-dr hardtop, for sale or trade, 867-821-3004 1965 OLDSMOBILE convertible, for sale or trade, 867-821-3004

1999 DODGE Ram 3500 15-passenger van, 326,000kms, 50,000kms on new trans, heavy duty roof rack, good tires, no dents, no rust, new spark plugs, $3,800 obo.

660-4723 or 332-5450

Trucks

1996 FORD F150 4X4, super cab, 6Ęź6â&#x20AC;? box, manual, silver & maroon, $2,500 obo. Joe at 335-0988

1995 CHEVY Blazer, 235,000kms, exc running cond, lots of work done with paperwork from mechanic, motivated to sell, $3,700 obo. 334-5731 1995 FORD Aerostar, needs starter & some TLC, partly computerized, $300 obo. 1994 Ford E250 Econoline, runs, needs windshield, $300 obo, $500 for both. 333-9358 1995 FORD Ranger XLT Lariat, 4 cyl, 2WD, extra cab, long box w/canopy, great cond, $2,500 obo. Call/text 335-0233 1994 CHEV Club Cab, 4WD w/5th wheel, $1,400 obo. 322-1514 1993 GMC Sierra 2500, 6.5L turbo-diesel, 4x4, long-box, 136,000km, new brakes, good tires, heavy duty hitch, matching canopy, needs some work, $3,750. 335-4393

2011 F150 4X4, regular cab, long box, V6, 70,000kms, no off-road use, $23,000 obo.

393-1953

Auto Parts & Accessories

2008 TOYOTA Tundra, 136,000kms 5.7 L, long box, canopy, 4X4, crew cab, front skid plate, side steps, box liner w/tie down, etc, 10,500 lbs towing capacity, $23,000 obo.

867-335-0177 2007 CHEV 2500HD, crew cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, must sell, $15,500 obo. 633-4311 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD 3/4 ton, 6L gas, crew cab, 8Ęź box, toolbox, liner, new tires, 2 spares, 5th wheel rails, front end overhaul August 2013, $16,000. 633-5665 after noon 2006 DODGE Ram diesel 4x4, ext cab short box, built to tow, Banks intake, exhaust, exhaust brake, new towing trans, bully dog chip, 209,000km, $24,000 obo. 336-8525

2005 FORD F350 super duty diesel w/canopy, 247,000km, ext cab, long box, power everything, a/c, towing pkg, $9,000 obo.

334-7842 2005 RAV4 AWD 6 cyl loaded w/heated seats & sunroof, 164,000 kms, $8,750 obo, serious inquiries only. 336-0918 2005 T O Y O T A Sienna awd van, 139,000kms, can be viewed behind T&M, $11,000. 668-7644

TIRES, FITS Sunfire, P195/70R14 90S, all season, lots of tread, $35 ea. 335-7711 1 SET of stock 2002 Trailblazer side steps, $100. 633-6704 lv msg

CHAIN LINK dog kennel, 12X12 or 12X24.

633-2212 KENNELS, VARIOUS sizes, small & medium pet carriers, $15 to $25. 660-4321 LARGE ROTTWEILER/LAB cross, 9 yrs old, not aggressive, good guard dog, free to good home. For pics/info 332-1649 BLACK PUG puppies, 1 male & 3 females, parents are AKC registered, checked by vet, vaccinated & micro-chipped, $1,000 ea.

660-4031 THE FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE is posted www.theneighborhoodpup.com Enjoy positive methods in a small group on Tuesday evenings.

Call 633-3294 to reserve your space.

at The Feed Store Pet Junction 10:00AM - 2:00PM

TOP DOG TRAINING ACADEMY Specializes in aggression & obsessive behaviors Home visits & private lessons for behavior modification Basic & Intermediate Obedience Classes Sept. 9th- Oct. 8th Certified Dog Trainer with 19 yearsĘź experience Professional & Affordable services 334-7924 Dawnm72@hotmail.com www.Facebook.com/pages/Top-DogTraining-Academy

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t Carcross rd, 12 yr old, brindle boxer, wearing a red collar, answer to Houdini, male neutered,Contact Sherliy @ 393-3681 (23/08/14) t Stewart Crossing, 4yr old, male neutered, black, wearing a choke chain, Contact Deanna @ 994-2116 (01/09/14) t Porter Creek, Male, Husky X, Black with tan markings, Wearing a blue collar, Answers to Tucker. Contact Norm @ 334-1025 (02/09/14) t McCrae area, 2yr old, male, black lab, wearing a coke chain no tags, answers to Goober, Contact Roxanne @ 334-1238 ( 02/09/14) t Copper Ridge, 12 yrs, Male Neutered, Orange

CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Puppy fundamentals September 30 & January 20 Puller interactive training October 4 Reactive Dog Class September 27 Professional, high quality certified trainers Phone 333-0505 caninesandcompany@northwestel.net www.facebook.com/caninesandcompany

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and white tabby, Wearing a blue collar, Answers to Tiny. Contact Garry or Serena @ 393-3914 (02/09/14) t Takhini, male neutered, DLH, light orange, no collar, answers to Sandy, Contact Deede @ 456-7172 (05/09/14)

FOUND

t Found at Riverside Grocery, female husky, gold, blue eyes, wearing a grey collar no tags, Contact Levi @ 667-7712 or 334-4803 (21/08/14)

RUNNING AT LARGE...

If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

IN FOSTER HOMES DOGS

t 2 yr old, spayed female, cream, husky (Darby) t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne)

CATS

t 11 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black (Mingus)

AT THE SHELTER DOGS

t 2 yr old, spayed female, beardogX, black (Jackie) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and white (Buddy) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and tan (Artie) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and blonde ( Bobo) t 13 weeks old, male, husky x GSD, black and white ( Cavin) t 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan) t 1 yr old, neutered male, husky, white and black, ( Salty) t 7 weeks old, female, husky, black and brown, (Megghan)

t 7 weeks old, female, husky, black and brown, (Cerry) t 7 weeks old, male, husky, blonde, ( Stephan) t 7 weeks old, male, huksy, blonde, ( Peatah) t 7 weeks old, male, husky, black and brown, ( Daemon) t 11 months old, male, shepherd, black and tan ( Jeremy) t 1 yr old, female, doberman pinscher /GSD, brown ( Angela) t 1 yr old, neutered male, chihuahaX, blonde (Chi Chi) t 6 yr old, neutered male, corgi, black, (Badoo)

CATS

t 1 yr old, female, Calico, tortie, (Harmony) t 1 yr old, female, Tabby, ( Barbie)

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t Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 6683647 or kennelmanager@muktuk.com If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

633-6019 www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

Saturday, Sept. 20TH

SENIOR LADY needs 6Ęź high chainlink dog pen at reasonable price. 334-6265

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

126 Tlingit Street

633-6019

Pets

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

2005 DODGE Dakota 4X4, quad cab, loaded, 111,000kms, $8,000. 667-4863

FOR INFORMATION CALL

3rd Saturday of each month. Next Date:

4 GOODYEAR winter tires on Dodge winter rims, used 1/2 a winter, P215/65 R17.

668-4741

CANOPY FROM 1986 F250 w/cargo doors, gd cond, $300. 660-5101

New Arrivals!

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.

Dog Wash Fundraiser

4 NEW Goodyear winter tires, studded & balanced, Nordic winter M+S, 185/65 R14 on rims for Ford Focus, new $1,050, asking $850. 867-996-2001

4 M&S winter Snowmark tires, P185/65R15 radials. 667-6649

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MICHELIN HARMONY tires, lots of tread left, P225/60 R16, $200. 335-8590

1990 FORD F250 4-spd manual, comes with canopy, $1,500. 456-4567

1978 3/4 ton Ford van, clean, no rust, 460, new timing chain, high performance intake, competition carb, $2,500. Al 667-6998

2008 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, 78,000 kms, $23,000. 335-6685

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1991 GMC S-10 4x4 for parts, blown engine, can deliver. 660-4710

1-866-269-2783 â&#x20AC;˘ 9039 Quartz Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Fraserway.com

2008 TOYOTA Tundra 4X4 double cab, TRD off road & towing pkg, new tires, bed liner & Triple CPA cover, command start, exc cond, 62,000kms, $22,900 obo. 334-1674

MICHELIN WINTER tires with rims, only used one season, P175/65 R14, $400.

335-8590

1992 DODGE dually 5.9 Cummins truck, great shape. 668-3229

We Sell Trucks!

2009 DODGE Grand Caravan, silver, 86,000 kms. Sto & go seating, command start, high-end audio & video system, back-up camera, exc cond, $14,900. 633-6720

633-6019

NEWLY REBUILT Ford 6-litre diesel engine, exchange price, $7,500. 633-2602

1997 CHEVY Tahoe, exc cond, 4WD, power windows, captains chairs, very spacious, $4,900 obo. 334-3456

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1995 TOYOTA Corolla, involved in slight accident, still exc parts car, well maintained. $200. 633-3982

1999 TOYOTA Sienna 7 passenger van, 230,000kms, new battery, runs great, green, $3,200 obo. Florian @ 660-4723

1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 8-passenger, camping or handicap minivan, 4wd, 4-cyl diesel, auto, 133,000 kms, offers or trades, 333-9020

2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT extĘźd cab, 4-dr, silver exterior, black interior, new tires, all receipts since new, warranty, $13,800. 333-9020

TRUCK BOX, black, 70â&#x20AC;?X20â&#x20AC;?, for full size truck, $35, fibreglass canopy, white, 61â&#x20AC;?WX89â&#x20AC;?LX26â&#x20AC;?H w/windows, $75.

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2002 SUBARU WRX, front end damage, good for parts, offers. Wayne at 335-1897 or 667-6872

1998 P L Y M O U T H Voyageur, 3.3L, 235,000kms, good engine, motor, good rubber, $1,200 obo. 393-4796 or 336-2146 (cell)

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TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $125 ea or all for $400, near new condit, 633-3053

1999 TAHOE K1500 4dr 4X4, 5.7 litre, a/c, power group, 179,000km, good cond, runs very well, newer tires, $5,800 obo. 668-2262

1996 GMC service truck w/elec crane, 3500 crew cab on duals, 6.5 diesel, recent tune-up, new auto trans, no rust, ready to go $7,000. Can deliver. Don 332-6701

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DOG SLED for distance or mid, rarely used, alum runners & wood stance, very solid & light, incl race bag, anchor, gang line, drag pad, spare plastic runners, $850. 333-9872

2009 POLARIS Assault Slp pipe, intake, heads, dyno jet programmer & LCD display, reeds, and EGTs, low miles great cond, $7,000 obo. 334-7131

LOVING DOG to give away to good home.

6-yr old golden-coloured retriever X who thinks he's still a puppy. Curious about the world, but Rex listens well. 333-9071

2006 HONDA 750 Shadow, 15,000kms, sounds like a Harley, $1,900 firm. 333-0717

8-YR-OLD NEUTERED male, yellow tiger stripe cat, excellent mouser, good with kids, cheap to a good country home.

867-996-2580

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

by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com

2009 KLR 650, only 7,000 kms, c/w 2 helmets & saddle bags. In really good shape, $4,200. 332-6678 2008 HONDA CRF230L dual purpose bike, less than 1200 kms, 1 owner. 4 stroke engine, front disk brakes, electric start, great for trails or the street, $3,900. 668-4198 POLARIS 333-9020

V-PLOW with mount, $500.

Marine

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

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2002 ARCTIC Cat ZR800, 4" risers, new track, lots of extras, low miles. $2,300 obo.

335-1662 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 ALPINESTARS MOTORCROSS boots, size 12, bought at Yukon Yamaha, hardly used, 660-5101 2004 WR 450 street-legal dirtbike, powerful, low kms, Rekluse clutch, electric start, riser bar, trailtech gauge, ShockSkinz, LED signals, heat grips, FX graphics, meticulously maintained, price reduced to $3,500.

633-5495 2006 URAL 750 with sidecar, 5,800kms, $10,000 obo. 668-6716 2009 POLARIS Razr 800 ATV, added accessories including roof, 4,500lb Warn winch, snorkel intake, upgraded wheels & rims, spare tire carrier, shoulder harness/seat belts, $6,950. 333-9020 PITSTER MOTORCYCLE, 140 4-stroke, good shape, runs well, $600 obo. 668-2262 2012 ARCTIC Cat ATV, 550cc, power steering, 2wd, 4wd, diff lock, thumb/hand warmers, windshield, bush bumpers, winch, c/w 4 extra new tires & Arctic Cat trailer, $8,500 obo. 668-6961 2013 SKI-DOO Skandic, 550F engine, ski skins, 20" track, bush bumper, custom XL cargo box, ski-doo cover, stored inside, 2,000 km, financing available, Glen or Vickie, 403-357-8048 2013 SKIDOO Tundra 600 brand new, skid plate, protector bars, all the extras, barely used. $10,000 obo. Kevin 633-6953 9-24”X24”X5.5” THICK steel reinforced concrete pads at $30 ea. Len @ 867-332-1927

Skid Mounted 5 x 30ʼ Trommel Plant -Built in 2014 - $155,000 Excavator -$95,000 -2006 Komatsu 300 -8900 hours -digging and clean up buckets Fuel tank $1,800 -2200 litre on trailer 604-825-8312 TAKING ORDERS FOR Custom built gold mining trommels for next season Any size can be built.

Can only build a limited number so order early.

Phone 250-638-0552 or e-mail sabre2ooth@hotmail.com NEW CAT brand 950 loader shanks, teeth and bolts, full set. 250-651-7716 or brook@atlin.net

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

WATER TRUCK, 1984 W900 and 4000 gal tank Bowie pump, fire hose manifold, new tires, certified, $27,500. 335-5192

2002 16.25ʼ Harbercraft boat & trailer, 50 hp Johnson & 9.9 hp Yamaha, down rig, new winch, life jackets, exc cond, $13,500.

334-8912 lv msg

2 PAIRS of bolt/weld-on skid steer quick attach brackets for adapting implements to skid steer Q/A. $250/ea. 332-0343

12ʼ ALUMINUM boat, trailer and 9.9 hp Evinrude, runs good, recent paint, $1,575; 14ʼ extra wide fibreglass boat/trailer, $1,800.

333-0717 18ʼ INFLATABLE V hull, ultra safe boat, twin 35hp, fuel tanks, controls, tubes, tow ropes, $7,000 obo, ex-coast guard boat. 456-4926 ATLIN HOUSEBOAT RENTALS ARE BACK! Still time this season to enjoy the Lake or call and book for next year! bobscontracting@atlin.net Phone 250-651-2488 MARSH LAKE MARINA 4 boats for sale Make an offer Old boat docks to give away Phone Gary at 660-4404 21ʼ STARCRAFT soft top outboard runabout, details 250-651-7716 or brook@atlin.net

SKIDDER 550 Timberjack, fresh motor, has 4000L water tank, large winch, full blade, $20,000. 335-5192

KOEHRING 35-TON truck crane, 100' boom, certified until 2016, $2,500 obo. 335-5400

Aircraft 1972 CESSNA 150F, 6500 TT, 1452 SMOH, excellent cond, new windshield/radio, paint 6/10, interior 8/10, smooth engine, maintained cooperatively, call/text 335-2555, haiderrajab@hotmail.com 1957 CESSNA 172, Bush STOL, 4900TT, 490 SMOH, 2 channel King VHF, Continental O-300, seats 4, 4-place intercom, well maintained, cheap & easy to operate, $36,000 obo. 633-5495 1961 SUPER Cub for sale, well equipped, many Alaska utility mods, ready to go. For details phone, 250-651-7716 or brook@atlin.net

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

We sell used Class C RV’s!

Check it out here

klondikerv.com or call us to view (867) 456-2729 2011 TRAVEL trailer, 24ʼ, great shape, like new, lots of wonderful features/amenities, one slide with lots of room, $22,000 obo.

667-2804 to view 1992 SECURITY Timberline 8ʼ9” camper on 1993 GMC Sierra 2500, 6.51L turbo-diesel, 4x4, canopy, 136,000 km, truck needs some work, will sell separately, $10,750. 335-4393 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 4x4 extend cab truck & 2005 Adventurer 10.5ʼ camper, original owner, both units in immaculate cond, truck has under 81,000km. 633-6887 2007 NORTHWIND 20ʼ pull type trailer.

Sleeps 6, Jack and Jill bunks, fridge, stove, microwave, AC, stereo, $12,000 obo.

456-4926 2008 FOREST River Surveyor Lite travel trailer, Model SL180T, van-towable, can sleep up to 7, $11,500 obo. 334-2551 1985 KENCRAFT 6.5ʼ import camper, will fit full-size truck, fridge, stove, no holding tanks, vg cond, $1,500. 667-4540 2014 WELLS Cargo enclosed 6x12 trailer, Dexter tandem 3500 lb axles, brakes, LED lights. rear spring assisted drop door, side door, 2 5/16" hitch, $7,800 obo. 668-4917 1992 8.5ʼ Travel Mate camper, fridge, stove, forced air furnace, washroom with shower, good cond, $3,600. 334-6167

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

15HP MERCURY 2 stroke,electric start, rebuilt in 2011, starts anytime, runs smooth, they don't make this good anymore.

332-6678

THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713

Campers & Trailers

HOSPICE YUKON: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F 11:30-3:00, 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net

1998 COLEMAN tent trailer, clean canvas, sleep 7+, king&queen; pullouts, table to bed, couch to bed, indoor/outdoor cooking surfaces, indoor toilet/ outdoor shower, 2 awnings, approx 3500lb, $6,000 obo. 334-7842 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length 28ʼ, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, stereo, large awning, $9,800. 633-2580

Brian Mottus September 20, 1948 – August 27, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Mottus at age 65.

Brian was loving husband of 42 years to Gwen, father to Mark of Whitehorse and to Reanne {Rufino} of Edmonton and his greatest joy in life granddaughters Rio and Nya. He was predeceased by son Kevin.

We welcome everyone to a gathering of friends and colleagues at The Old Firehall on Sunday, October 26th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

We invite you to bring your memories to share.

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. 633-3339 or 334-9634 1992 SECURITY Timberline 8ʼ9” camper, queen bed, full bath, 3-burner stove/oven, furnace, fridge, double sink, skylight, lots of storage, inspected, stored covered, $6,750.

335-4393 2014 RAINBOW 19ʼ tilt deck trailer, tandem 3,500lb axles, electric brakes, new, $5,250 obo. 334-0578 HEAVY DUTY 3/4 ton utility truck trailer, 16” tires, no rust, $750 obo. 334-4568 CAR HAUL/UTILITY trailer, twin axle, hydraulic brakes, capacity 3,181 kg/7,000 lbs, deck 16'/total length 20', c/w rack for 6 canoes, $3,000. 867-863-5404 DOUBLE AXLE trailer, c/w ramps & side racks, 14ʼ bed, $2,850 obo. 633-4018 FOY SPA RV Resort has More Winter Fun for less! Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment, Canadian friends in southern California foyspa.com, or 888-800-0772.

2008 ADVENTURER 90FWS 9.5ʼ camper, designed for 3/4 ton or larger truck with 8ʼ box, fibreglass/aluminum construction, well insulated for 4 season use, $13,000.

634-2018 1994 CAMPER, 9.5ʼ Lance, very clean, good cond, north-south bed, full bath, roomy, $6,000. 667-7741 8ʼ HEATHER camper, $2,500. 399-4899

HOSPICE WALKING Group, Mondays September 8 to 29, 6-7:30pm. A healthy way to receive and give grief support. To register call 667-7429 or administrator@hospiceyukon.net YUKON ROLLER Girls Want You! Have you always wanted to join Roller Derby? Come join us in September for your chance. www.yukonrollergirls.ca CANADIAN FIREARMS Safety Course, Non-restricted, Sat & Sun Sept 27 & 28 at Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club. Cost $120.

Seating limited. 633-6202 to register.

FARO GOSPEL Service at the Rec Centre Sportsman Lounge Thursday Sept 18 from 7-8pm. The service is quiet and reverent and we welcome anyone to come.

ATLIN GOSPEL Service at the Rec Centre Board Room Sundays Sept 14 & 21 from 4-5pm. The service is quiet and reverent and we welcome anyone and everyone to come.

PIPER CHEROKEE 140, engine not half time, annualed in June of 2014, $24,000.

Ralph at stovemech@hotmail.com or (867) 993-5423

2012 BOBCAT S-205, fully loaded, hand & foot controls, cab heater, A/C, block heater, battery blanket, exc cond, 175 hrs, 2 buckets, will deliver in Yukon, $39,500 obo.

335-1106

COFFEE HOUSE Saturday Oct.4, 2014, featuring The Windy Valley Boys + the Open Stage. Help set up 6pm, open stage sign-up 7pm, 7:30pm show, $5 United Church Bsmt, 6th+Main, 633-4255

Coming Events

24.5ʼ CRESTLINER, welded aluminum, 225hp Suzuki 2-stroke, has all the rigging, $16,500 obo. 668-6961

BRENTʼS HYDRAULICS Portable line boring Bore welding, we go anywhere Torque nuts up to 30,000 ft lbs General machining, lathing, milling Phone 334-3027

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Writing Circle meeting Tuesday, September 23 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Whitehorse United Church (upstairs). Writing letters to support human rights worldwide. www.amnesty.org

ACCESS TO Justice: Talk & Discussion with Professor Trevor Farrow at Whitehorse Public Library, September 11 at 11:30–12:30 pm. Free.

2005 18ʼ Harbercraft Jet Boat 175 Sports Jet, plastic, $30,000. 867-399-4899

TAITʼS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon

THE GOLDEN Horn Elementary School Council Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 7:30pm in the school library. Childcare will be provided

1987 21ʼ Toyota motorhome, fiberglass body, totally redone inside, dual axles, $15,000 obo. 668-4070

LOOKING FOR part ownership of Cessna 140 tail dragger, looking to attain my PPL in Whitehorse, would like economical flyer to share. Email or call with considerations.

332-1656, matthewholmes.1988@gmail.com

Heavy Equipment

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association event Sept. 10 on Ear Lake map, register/ start at viewpoint on Miles Canyon Road 1.2 km from Alaska Highway at 6pm. Bob at 633-8495 for info

SAFETYPALOOZA, OCCUPATIONAL Health & Safety Committee Training, Coast High Country Inn, Whitehorse, September 17 & 18, open to everyone. Registration deadline 14 days in advance. healthandsafetybc.ca (867)456-8250 ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca YUKON KENNEL Club AGM, September 17, 7pm-9pm, Sport Yukon Building YUKON CANINE AGM, September 10, 6pm-8pm, Canada Games Centre swm room YUKON REGISTERED Music Teachers Association (YRMTA) Annual General Meeting to be held Sunday, September 14th, 2014, 6:30 P.M. 106 Strickland Street, Main Meeting Room.

PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council is holding its AGM on September 10 at 6:30 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome.

SLIDESHOW & Stories: The Last Patrol with B.C. author Keith Billington, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Isabelle Pringle Library, Carcross, 7 p.m. Free.

SLIDESHOW & Stories: The Last Patrol with B.C. author Keith Billington, Whitehorse Public Library on September 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Free.

SUPPORT STUDENTS and schools, order fresh veggies, $20 for 10 lbs and $35 for 20 lbs, between August 25 and September 12. www.yukonfromthegroundup.ca ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting for Selkirk School Council, 6:30pm, Selkirk School Library, September 24, 2014, everyone welcome. For further info Cheryl at 334-4686 YUKON CURLING Association AGM, Whitehorse Curling Club September 30, 2014 at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend and share your curling thoughts/ideas as well as join the board ELIZABETH FRY Yukon AGM, September 24, 5pm, Unit #23, Horwoodʼs. 334-2419

TAI CHI Yukon, classes for all ages and level of experience begin this September.

Check out the class schedule at http://www.taichi-yukon.ca/schedule.htm AUTUMN CLASSIC canoe and kayak race, Saturday, Sept. 20. Race starts at 11 am McClintock River Bridge, distance 11 km.

Info: 333-0755 YUKON ANTI-POVERTY Coalition monthly meeting set for Thursday, September 18th from 5pm to 7pm at CYO Hall, 4th and Steele. Everyone welcome. Info: 334-3917 ALL-CITY BAND is looking for new musicians! We have a Band that fits you. Check us out on allcityband.com LINE DANCING, seniors @ Golden Age Society, Wednesdays starting September 24, beginner instruction 1pm-2pm, regular session, 2pm-3pm. All welcome to participate in both sessions YUKON HOME Education Society AGM, Monday, Sept. 22, 3-6 pm. Whitehorse Library boardroom. Anyone interested in homeschooling is more than welcome. More info: 660-5347 YUKON BROOMBALL AGM, October 4, 10am, at Sport Yukon. All welcome BOOK LAUNCH: A Rock Fell on the Moon Dad and the Great Yukon Silver Ore Heist by Alicia Priest. Wed, Sept. 17. Baked Café, 6pm. Free! All welcome.

BIKEJOR AND Canicross Hot Hound Event on September 21st at Takhini Hot Springs.

4pm Intro Clinic for Beginners, 5pm Race Registration, 6pm Races. Potluck BBQ. Info: 335-4904 MARSH LAKE Solid Waste Management Society AGM will be held on Monday Sept.

22nd at 7pm at the Marsh Lake Community Centre. All welcome.

NAKAI THEATRE AGM, Tuesday Septemb er 30, 6pm, White Pass Building boardroom, 2nd Flr, Front St & Main, snacks provided.

For info call Nakai 667-2646 CANADIAN CELIAC Association Yukon Support Group will hold it's final meeting for 2014 on Thursday, September 18 at the Whitehorse Library from 6pm to 7:45pm SENIORS, COME try floor curling on Friday, September 19, 9:30am, Golden Age Cerntre, Sport Yukon Building, 4th Ave. Regular leagee play starts September 26. Register at Golden Age or phone 668-5977 YUKON SCIENCE Institute presents Latest News from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme with Morten Olsen, Sunday, September 14th, 7:30pm, Beringia Centre, Whitehorse. Free.

THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713 HOUSE CONCERT in Riverdale, September 20, 7pm, Jim Vautour & Olivier de Colombel, $20, BYOB. Reservations: helene_saintonge@hotmail.com

JOIN THE Bowel Movement, a support group for those living with digestive disorders such as Crohn's, Colitis, Ostomies, Diverticulitis, IBS and other creative combinations! Library Meeting Room Wed Oct. 22 @ 7pm WHITEHORSE CONCERTS presents Infinitus on Saturday, September 20, 2014. The show will take place at 8:00 pm at The Yukon Arts Centre. Please contact: steve@whitehorseconcerts.com

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

SALSA YUKON Latin Dance Classes, Beginner Rueda de Casino starting October 16th, Beginner Salsa and Beginner Bachata starting October 17th, salsayukon@gmail.com for info

PAINTING DONE RIGHT! Interior/exterior, oil, staining.

Professional work at reasonable rates.

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SUZUKI STRINGS Association Yukon AGM, Monday Sept 29, 5 pm at Selkirk Elementary School. Anyone interested in Suzuki violin is welcome. More info: Jody 660-5347

ELECTRICIAN FOR all your jobs Large or small Licensed Electrician Call MACK N MACK ELECTRIC for a free estimate!

Save 10% until September 30 867-332-7879

SPORTS GEAR Swap, Jackhulland Elementary Sept 20th, table rentals $10, please contact Tabitha Driscoll at tabbylloyd@hotmail.com to arrange your rental FRIENDS OF Mount Sima Society AGM October 8 at 7pm, Mount Sima Chalet. See how you can help with plans for 2015. See you there. Call 336-3483 for details

ANGYĘźS MASSAGE Mobile Service.

Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology.

Angelica Ramirez Licensed Massage Therapist.

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Services PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755

EAGLE CONSTRUCTION Specializing in bathrooms & kitchens Also all facets of construction Journeyman Carpenter Operating since 1985 Phone 335-2005 or 668-5814

SHARPENING SERVICES. For all your sharpening needs - quality sharpening, fair price & good service.

At corner of 6th & Strickland.

667-2988 BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.

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Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050 THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Renovation â&#x20AC;˘ Finishing â&#x20AC;˘ Cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Tiling â&#x20AC;˘ Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Specialty woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Custom kitchens 867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531 thomasfinecarpentry@northwestel.net

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LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

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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 PufďŹ n (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 Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting BYTE OfďŹ ce, 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting 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)

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NORTH FACE Firefly 1-person tent, hardly used, $150. 660-5101 FULL SET of womenĘźs golf clubs, c/w cart, $60. 633-4018

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BIVY SACK, internal design, South Col size long, used once, $175 obo. 667-4523 16'X20' MONTANA canvas tent w/16'X 10' attached cook shack, internal frame, custom polypropylene fly, top, side stovepipe vents, all ropes & pegs, zippered screened & boat windows Glen 403-357-8048 TRAILER BIKE, menĘźs bike, $100 for both.

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PUBLIC TENDER BOILER REPLACEMENT YUKON HOUSING UNIT #876100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 JACKSON AVENUE TESLIN, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is October 1, 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.

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SNOWBOARD, 154 Option Influence w/Technine bindings & Vans Hi-Standard sz 10 boots, $450 obo. 633-6704

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

BOILER REPLACEMENT YUKON HOUSING OFFICE 410 JARVIS WHITEHORSE, YUKON

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

Richard Abel Van Bibber

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is October 1, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Deceased, late of Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territory, who died on

August 16, 2014.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Bhreagh D. Dabbs, on or before September 24, 2014, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed.

If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Chris Gladish at 867-667-3764.

Site Visit September 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

Site Visit: September 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

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

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All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: Bhreagh D. Dabbs AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7

Yukon Water Board Office des eaux du Yukon

Notice of Type A Application and Public Hearing Avis de demande de permis et dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;audience publique 3RD PARTY REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT Application Number / NumĂŠro de la demande: Applicant / Demandeur: Licensee/ Titulaire: Type of Undertaking / Type dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;entreprise: Location / Emplacement: Public Hearing Date / Date de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;audience publique: Public Hearing Location / Endroit de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;audience publique: Intervention Deadline / Date limite dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;intervention:

HY99-012-3 Bruce Mitford and Beth Hunt Yukon Energy Corporation Hydro To be announced To be determined To be determined September 22, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat a Telephone: 867-456-3980 - Fax: 867-456-3890 - Email: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrĂŠtariat de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Office au TĂŠlĂŠphone: 867-456-3980 - TĂŠlĂŠcopieur: 867-456-3890 - Courriel: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 INDOOR BIKE trainer, perfect for fall/winter.

336-4333

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

BOWFLEX 2 Extreme, compact, easy-to-use home gym, exc cond, $550 obo. 633-4618 SKATEBOARD, ELEMENT deck, Core trucks, TMG wheels, Black Diamond griptape, $75. 633-6704 DOUBLE WEIGHTS, 8 lbs to 40 lbs, c/w compact rack. Paid $360 for the weights & $180 for the rack, asking $250. 332-6678 SALOMON SNOWSCAPE 7 waxless cross-country skis with SNS bindings, only used a few times last winter, 193cm long, 80-95kg, great cond, $180 obo. Call/text 335-0233 DOWNHILL SKIS, poles & boots, menĘźs size 9, Solomon boots, exc cond, $500. 456-2027

3PT HITCH MF plow, 4 furrows, gd shape, $1,200. JD 12' discs, $700. 3pt hitch 1 row transplanter, $1,500. 332-0343 FREE GOATS, too many born this year, 4 goats to a good home, option to take one, call me for details. 333-0472 REGISTERED FOUNDATION QH mare, 11 years old, well built, well started, 30 solid days, gentle, ties, trailers, stands for farrier, regularly trail ridden bareback, started under saddle, $800 firm. 399-3791

Baby & Child Items

Livestock RED DUN Quarter horse-Tennessee Walker cross, light build, has some training but needs more, $1,100. 867-536-2633 FOR RENT: farm equipment, aerator, plough, manure spreader, mower, and no-till-drill. View online at www.yukonag.ca (Equipment). Email: admin@yukonag.ca or call 668-6864 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 668-7218

CHILDRENĘźS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 TODDLER BED, open to offers. 334-7061 CHILDRENĘźS CLOTH recliner, light beige, $40. 668-4010 LIGHTNING MCQUEEN themed bed, in good cond, $220. 334-9511

Childcare CREATIVE PLAY DAYCARE has openings in its preschool program.

Fun, caring environment.

Qualified staff onsite.

Playground mini-gym.

Please stop by 312 Strickland Street or call 667-2761

HAY FOR SALE Dry bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale.

633-4496 or astra@northwestel.net Quality weed free brome hay bales for sale.

830 lb round bales and also small square bales Phone 668-2407

MONTESSORI BOREALIS PRESCHOOL has limited spots available for 2 to 5 year-olds.

For more information about the program and to register, please call 456-7100 or visit MontessoriBorealis.com

FRESH CUT 1,000 lb hay bales In the field $100 each 867-633-3388 Please leave a message FOX LAKE HERITAGE FARM -Free range, grass-fed â&#x20AC;&#x153;phatâ&#x20AC;? chickens, 8-12 lbs -Free range, grass-fed Heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving -Brome Hay for sale -Chicken plucker for rent 334-8960

MAY-MAYĘźS FDH IN COWLEY CREEK has two full-time spaces available for 18 months plus.

Monday to Friday, 7:45-5pm Meals and diapers included.

Please contact Mary @ 668-3348 or quaile@klondiker.com

Furniture LARGE CHINA cabinet & buffet, dark wood, glass front doors, $350 obo. 633-3805

CELEBRATE! Births!

Birthdays!

Weddings!

Graduations!

Anniversaries!

Phone: 867-667-6285

1 column x 3 inches Wed - $ s &RI $35.10

2 columns x 2 inches Wed - $ s &RI $46.80

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 SOLID PINE white painted sleigh bed, single size, $100. 633-2714 IKEA TABLE, Norden, solid birch, seats 8-10, mint condition, new $400, asking $250.

660-4321 STORAGE BENCH on wheels, 28â&#x20AC;?LX12â&#x20AC;?D, $40. 311B Hanson St. TWIN MATTRESS, boxspring, frame & headboard, $200. 332-8945 CHESTERFIELD, $100, bed chesterfield, $75, oak book case, $25, oak highrise swivel bar stool, $40, 4 cushion top stools, $30, king size sheets, 5 units, $25. 660-4806 SOLID OAK kitchen table, seats 6-8, c/w 5 chairs, good cond but needs some TLC, good refinishing project, $150. 393-3966 HAND CRAFTED log bed, made from standing dead poplar trees, beautiful Queen size bed, $800 obo. 867-399-3904 after 6pm

TEMPUR-PEDIC MEMORY foam mattress, paid $3,000, asking $1,000, exc cond.

334-9990 SOLID OAK entertainment centre, 5' x 4Ęź, fits a 36â&#x20AC;? TV. Room for stereo & other equipment, exc shape, $200. 668-4198 SEALY POSTURPEDIC mattress, California King. In exc cond, a bit too soft for me, 2 yrs old. You pick it up. 668-4634

WOODEN BUNK bed without mattress, $50.

660-5020 4Ęź ROUND d/room table & 6 chairs, dark wood, leather seats & backs, $350 obo.

633-3805 40â&#x20AC;? DIAMETER round patio table with yellow/white umbrella & stand, $25. 668-6079 OLDER 4-DRAWER filing cabinet including insert, $80. 633-5362

SERVER/HUTCH, FAUX marble top, dark wood, 2 cupboards, 2 drawers, wine rack, exc cond, $450 obo. 633-4618

MEMORY FOAM mattress, very clean, $125. 334-1732

SINGLE BED with mattress, wooden frame with 3 drawers on bottom, $200. 660-5020

Personals

SOLID OAK bar with brass foot rest, 4 solid oak bar stools, originally from the Country House, exc cond, $500 obo. 633-4618 SEALY POSTURPEDIC king size mattress, box springs & frame, exc cond, very clean, has always been used with mattress protector, $475 obo. 633-4618

ARE YOU MĂ&#x2030;TIS? Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?

There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845

LOVESEAT HIDE-A-BED, slightly used, pretty new, beige. 336-4333

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of

Fay Eileen White, of Whitehorse, Yukon, Deceased, who died on August 7, 2014, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, before the 26th day of September, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.

AND FURTHER, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are required to make payment to the Estate at the address below.

BY: Martie Welsh c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (867) 668-5251

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PUBLIC TENDER SALE OF SURPLUS LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is October 1, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Stan Dorosz at (867) 667-3164.

Viewing Dates: Tuesday September 16, 2014...12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Thursday September 25, 2014...12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Viewing Location: 277-9029 Quartz Road, Asset Compound The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SHED AT IBEX FIREHALL Project Description: Construction of water tank storage shed and installation of 2 2,500 gallon water tanks with associated pumps and controls.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is September 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 Michael Fuder at (867) 456-6108.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office

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 BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

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PUBLIC TENDER ROSS RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION KM 228.0 NORTH CANOL ROAD #6 YUKON 2014-2015 Project Description: The project includes but is not limited to supply and installation of H-piles, construction of reinforced concrete footings, supply and installation of miscellaneous structural steel and environmental compliance.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is September 22, 2014. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Muhammad Idrees at (867) 335--0575.

Tender Security will be accepted in the form of bonds only.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES YUKON HOUSING UNIT #432000 - 22 WATERFRONT WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is October 1, 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.

Site Visit: September 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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