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Affordable housing money headed to home energy-efficiency rebates target population (beyond social and senior housing needs) exists in the territory and does not he Yukon government have access to affordable houshas another plan to spend ing.” money earmarked for A chamber survey of fast affordable housing on other food restaurants found that 300 purposes.

Yukoners are working for about The territory received $17.5 $12 an hour. million in 2006 from Canada “to “When we include other lowmeet short-term pressures with income employees in the servicregard to the supply of affordable es, retail and tourism sectors the housing in the North,” according numbers increase significantly. to documents provided by the It is this group that is in need of federal Department of Finance. affordable housing.”

In June the Yukon governYukon’s median rental rate ment cancelled a much-touted for buildings with three or more project at the last minute that units is at a record high of $900 would have seen 75 new afforda month, according to the most able apartments in Whitehorse, recent government statistics. after criticism from the Yukon The vacancy rate on apartReal Estate Association and the ments that rent for $1,000 a Yukon Residential Landlord As- month or less is just 2.3 per cent. sociation.

“Some months ago, the (YuDevelopers, who had spent kon Housing Corp.) embarked tens of thousands of dollars on an initiative to create more planning those units, were left in affordable housing in partnerthe lurch. ship with the private sector,” the This week the Yukon govletter from the chambers reads. ernment announced that $1.4 “There is no need to reiterate million of the unspent money both chambers’ disappointment will go to homeowners who want with the program’s subsequent to upgrade their homes with cancellation, however its fallout energy-efficient doors, windows has a substantial negative impact and walls, or with solar, wind, on business and has resulted in hydro, biomass or geothermal eroded trust regarding governgenerators. ment process.”

Instead of helping Yukoners The letter also expresses supwho are struggling to make rent port for energy-efficiency rebate each month, this money will programs, but that doesn’t mean support instead residents who the chambers support spending have enough money to pay the the housing trust money that mortgage and save up for pricey way, said Whitehorse chamber renovations. president Rick Karp in an interThe Whitehorse Chamber of view this week.

Commerce has been calling for “The letter really addresses the Yukon government to supthe fact that the (housing trust) port the construction of more money should be used for afaffordable rentals for years. fordable housing, affordable In October, the Whitehorse rental.” and Yukon chambers of comMany low-income Yukon fammerce jointly wrote to Brad ilies are spending 50 per cent of Cathers, the minister responsible their incomes on rent, far more for the Yukon Housing Corpora- than the 30 per cent considered tion, urging them to spend the affordable by the Canada Morthousing trust money on affordgage and Housing Corporation, able housing. said Karp.

“We find it perplexing that a “There is a significant sector debate continues as to whether of low-income families that need or not there is a shortage of afto have affordable rental apartfordable housing in the Yukon,” ments.” according to the letter.

In the legislature this week, “We want to emphasize that a Energy Minister Scott Kent si-

multaneously lauded the energyefficiency rebate program and belittled its significance.

“We can’t think of a better way to invest less than three per cent of that original funding envelope to assist homeowners to bring their monthly payments down.”

To arrive at that three per cent figure, Kent is counting the $32.5 million that was allocated to First Nations directly for affordable housing projects, in addition to the $17.5 million granted to the Yukon government.

NDP Housing critic Kate White said in an interview that she would support the efficiency rebates if the money was taken from government coffers, not from the housing trust.

“Energy retrofitting is an important step towards lowering greenhouse gas emissions and all the rest of it,” she said.

“But to take the money out of an affordable housing trust fund is disgraceful.

“If this is their solution to affordable housing, the future is bleak.

“Right now the Yukon Party is playing Grinch. They haven’t found their heart yet, and they’re continuing to steal presents.”

The Canadian government did not put strict limits on how the housing trust money should be spent, but it did specify that the focus should be on increasing the supply of affordable rental stock.

So far, the Yukon government has allocated $4.5 million for transitional housing at Betty’s Haven, $3 million for a planned Salvation Army shelter expansion, $300,000 for Habitat for Humanity housing projects, and $1.4 million for eight affordable rental units in Carmacks and Carcross.

With the $1.4 million announced this week, that leaves about $7 million still sitting unused.

The government has not said if it will revisit the possibility of supporting the construction of new affordable rentals in Whitehorse.

all of Yukon’s communities to listen to the public.

The government has committed to not allow fracking in the The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Yukon until it has received the fracking committee has asked for committee’s recommendations. another extension.

EFLO Energy Inc. has publicly The committee has been stated it hopes to use fracking charged with reviewing the risks within the next decade to get and benefits of allowing hydraulic at potentially huge natural gas fracturing in the territory and reserves in the Kotaneelee basin, making recommendations to the in southeast Yukon. assembly.

That company currently has Six MLAs sit on the committee, an application in front of the which was established in May of Yukon Environmental and Socio2013. economic Assessment Board to Since the members have heard get two existing natural gas wells from experts, toured fracking back into production. operations in Alberta and visited EFLO’s near-term plans do not

include the use of fracking.

The committee’s original reporting deadline was May of this year, but as that deadline approached the committee asked for an extension to the final day of the fall sitting, which will be Thursday of this week.

Now the committee has asked for another extension, to January 19, 2015.

The assembly approved the request on Tuesday.

The committee members are Patti McLeod, Lois Moorcroft, Currie Dixon, Darius Elias, Sandy Silver and Jim Tredger.

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Trans man pushes for human rights changes Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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hase Blodgett of Whitehorse calls it the pronoun dance. There are all sorts of varieties.

“It’s my absolute favourite dance, though,” he said.

“The uncomfortable tango of my life is that awkward dance around using no pronouns at all and asking me a series of questions with the objective of ascertaining whether I am an estrogen- or testosterone-based organism.”

That could mean asking if he’s single (hoping he’ll mention a girlfriend/boyfriend) or asking about what hockey league he plays in.

He says he was once ID’d at a party, under the pretense of checking his age, because of a group of men who couldn’t deal with not knowing his gender.

“Those are the kinds of experiences that threaten my dignity as a human being. Those are the kinds of experiences that accumulate on the heavy days,” he said during a public talk last week.

••• Blodgett, 29, is a transgendered man. For trans people, their gender identity – their internal sense of being a man or a woman – doesn’t match their biological sex.

He’s part of a group of people gathering signatures on a petition to add protections for gender identity and gender expression to the Yukon Human Rights Act. A motion to make the change is slated to come up in the spring legislative sitting.

In Canada at least seven jurisdictions either have gender identity written directly into their human rights legislation or have expressly stated trans people are covered under other parts of the law.

Blodgett said it’s important for the public to understand the issue of gender identity and human rights.

No one fits precisely into society’s idea of what it means to be a man or a woman, he said.

Most people he knows have felt shamed or humiliated for picking up a characteristic that is considered to be from the opposite gender.

Maybe that’s a young boy who likes to figure skate, he said.

“It’s about tomboys and having the right to play hockey if there’s no girls league, to play in the boys league,” he said.

“It’s about everyone’s rights because gender isn’t an exclusively trans matter. It’s a human matter.”

When it comes up in the legislature, the motion to change the law will be coming out of Lois Mooorcroft’s office.

The NDP’s justice critic is also a former member of the Yukon Human Rights Commission.

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Chase Blodgett is part of a group of people hoping the Yukon government will amend the Human Rights Act to include gender identity and gender expression.

face discrimination and there’s a need to recognize their human rights and move them forward,” Moorcroft said.

One study found that while 71 per cent of trans people in Ontario have at least some college or university education, about half make $15,000 per year or less.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association 77 per cent of trans people in Ontario had seriously considered suicide and 45 per cent had attempted suicide.

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gender identity increases, it has become clear that discrimination can occur in ways not well understood at the time the act was first passed,” the commission said at the time.

In the end, the issue of transgender protection never made it into the select committee’s final report, and the issue fell off the political radar.

MacFadgen said the commission fully supports making this amendment to the act.

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According to Blodgett, most A similar federal bill that trans people in the Yukon end would see gender identity written up leaving the territory for what into the Canadian Human Rights doctors call sex reassignment Act passed the House of Comsurgery. He prefers to call it mons but has been delayed since transition.

March of 2013 in the Senate.

Leaving is not something he This isn’t the first time that the wants to do. issue of amending the Yukon Hu“This is my community and man Rights Act to include gender this is my home and I want to stay here and be in my commuidentity has come up. nity immersed in the supports On April 9, 2008, the Select I’ve built up over the years, and Committee on Human Rights transition here.” was established by the legislative Blodgett first started coming assembly. out to friends and trying on male That committee – which pronouns in November last year. included members from all He came out publicly through a three political parties – travelled YouTube video this September around the territory holding and uses his online platform to public hearings on what kind of educate people as much as poschanges to the act were needed. sible.

The issue of trans protection “It was an incredibly terrifying came up then, said Yukon Huand vulnerable process,” he said. man Rights Commission execuHe said his Yukon community tive director Heather MacFadgen. has been very loving and supThe commission made the recommendation that the protec- portive.

But transitioning in the Yukon tion of trans people be added to has presented its own unique set the act. of challenges.

“As understanding of the full Blodgett has been taking range of human sexuality and

male hormones for the last three weeks. He wants to get surgery, including a double mastectomy, nipple graph and male chest contouring.

But those surgeries aren’t covered by insurance here.

Yukon policies identify trans people as having the medical diagnosis of gender identity disorder.

Things like hormones are covered here.

If a person meets certain requirements, including living in their chosen gender for a year and seeing a psychiatrist, Yukon health insurance will cover surgeries below the waist, but not above.

The majority of trans people transitioning from female to male will not have “bottom” surgery, Blodgett said. But top surgery is important to feel like himself.

When his doctor explained the situation to the insurance company and asked if they would cover his surgeries, the company first denied the request saying the surgery was cosmetic and later “they came back and said ‘well, probably,’” Blodgett said.

So now he sits on a waitlist for surgery in B.C. It’s usually about 18 to 22 months long.

“So I’m on that waitlist and I won’t find out if Insured Health is going to cover my travel or the cost of that procedure until I have a date set up and we put through the request,” Blodgett said.

The Health Department is going though a review of its policies to make sure the Yukon lines up with other places, spokesperson

Pat Living said.

There’s no word on when that will be completed.

••• So Blodgett waits and the hormones have started to take effect.

He’s been lucky – he’s found a doctor who is willing to see him.

He’s heard stories of other trans people in the territory being dumped by their doctor when they start the transition.

Without any protection under the law, there wasn’t much those patients could do.

If he could afford it, he would go get the surgery done tomorrow, he said.

The requirement to live as a male before surgery means more than just changing his clothes, name and pronouns.

“The hormones are going to masculinize me. I’m going to get facial hair. I’m going to be physically a lot more masculine then I already am. Then I’m going to have a female chest,” he said.

“I still have to use men’s washrooms and men’s change rooms, or avoid them all together.

It’s a delicate dance and it could potentially be unsafe in certain situations. It puts you in a sticky situation. You have to be aware of what you’re doing all the time.”

He hopes changes to the Yukon Human Rights Act go through without a hitch.

“I’m hoping this will be a classic Yukon case of ‘No one thought to mention it, so we didn’t know,’ and everyone’s like ‘That makes perfect sense, “check.”’”

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Yukon may revisit protections for mobile home owners Jacqueline Ronson

come into force, tenants can be evicted with two months notice without cause. he Yukon government is But mobile home owners willing to reconsider pro- must be given more than a tections for mobile home year’s notice of an eviction, and owners under the Landlord and cannot be evicted in December, Tenant Act, says Brad Cathers, January or February. the minister responsible for the Pad rent can be raised an Yukon Housing Corporation. unlimited amount with three On Monday Cathers remonths notice, no more than sponded to a petition signed once a year. by about 350 mobile home If a mobile home owner does residents calling for increased not wish to pay the increased protection against pad rent rent, he or she can opt instead increases and evictions. to vacate the property within He pointed out that mobile a year and pay the current home owners do have some rent for the remainder of the special protections, compared tenancy. to apartment tenants. “I recognize that mobile Under the updated Landlord home owners, who did not, in and Tenant Act that was passed most cases, participate in the two years ago, but has yet to public consultation that devel-

oped the act, have expressed an interest in seeing changes made to the legislation,� said Cathers.

Any reconsideration of the act would have to take into consideration the rights of trailer park owners as well, he said. “I would like to thank all of the Yukoners who brought forward their concerns to the government’s attention and again, would state our willingness to take another look at that specific section of the act through consultation, considering the interest of all affected parties.�

The NDP’s housing critic, Kate White, said Cathers’s response was pretty much what she expected. “It still leaves people in mobile homes pretty much where

they were before, which is, not very protected.�

The limited additional protections in the act don’t mean much to a mobile home owner facing eviction, she said. “There’s still no place to move them. At least if you’re in an apartment and you get an eviction notice you can find another apartment. But where is someone going to take a trailer?�

Moving a trailer is expensive in some cases and impossible in others, she said. “They’re essentially walking away from the asset, because they can’t afford to move them.�

White spent three months this summer knocking on doors and talking to mobile home owners about their concerns.

ment’s plan for the Peel, which would have seen most of the area opened up for mining and development.

Justice Ron Veale found that the government strayed from the process set out in land claims agreements when it introduced its own ideas for the plan at a late stage in the process. “It is essential for Yukon’s

future that there is stability and clarity in regards to landuse planning processes,� said Neil Hartling, the association’s chair, in a news release. “Respect for the Umbrella Final Agreement and the requirements for meaningful consultation are a fundamental aspect of such stability, and will serve to create an economic climate that is conducive to investment, growth and development.�

Under the ruling, the government must consult again on the Peel commission’s final recommended plan, which would protect 80 per cent of the region from new development.

Following consultation the government must implement that plan, or something close to it, Veale ruled.

The association is in favour

the floor of this House, the government has reluctantly moved forward this file,� said Silver. “We have been told by the government excuses like, it’s in NorthwesTel’s hands, and the community lacks proper numbering on their houses, as a result of the lack of progress.�

Community Services Minister Brad Cathers responded that Silver is “mischaracterizing what was said by the CRTC.�

Yukon is not the only jurisdiction without full 911 coverage, said Cathers, and the CRTC would like to see it implemented everywhere. “They, again, encourage everyone to make progress.

CRTC scolds Of course they would always Yukon on 911 delays rather progress was made more quickly.�

The Canadian Radio-television Cathers also said that some and Telecommunications Com- of the delays have come from mission is not happy that getting concerns raised by Yukon comterritory-wide 911 service is munities. taking so long. “The member is either ignorLiberal Leader Sandy Silver ant of the facts or is choosing to asked the Yukon government in misrepresent them.� the legislature last week if it acThe CRTC recently approved cepts the criticism. an interim solution for 911 in “Just to make sure that the the Yukon, where residents will government gets the point, get a recorded menu of options CRTC also said, and I quote, ‘We to dial police, fire, or ambulance are not happy that the Yukon has by dial 1, 2, or 3. been lagging behind in impleRegulatory approval came menting this,’� said Silver, quot- with the condition that Yukon ing from a recent Whitehorse implement proper 911 service in Star article. the next 20 months. “In the last couple of years, “It is very rare for a public after repeated criticism from regulator to criticize governthe Association of Yukon Fire ment,� said Silver.

Chiefs, municipalities and on “You really have to mess things up pretty bad to find yourself being publicly called out in this way. “It’s hard to misrepresent a direct quote – but whatever.�

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A lot of people had no idea that they were so unprotected, so for Cathers to fault them for lack of participation is “complete and utter bullshit,� she said.

Even though they own their home, they are worse off in the case of an eviction than an apartment renter, said White.

She mentioned the case of a resident of the Benchmark trailer park who faces eviction this March.

Because she can’t move her trailer, she’ll lose it, said White. “To add insult to injury, she’s going to have to pay to have it taken down. “I just can’t even imagine how that feels.�

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

of the final recommended plan because it “offers the most certainty to tourism,� according to the press release. “Planning should create more certainty, not less,� said Hartling. “TIA Yukon looks forward to working with the Yukon government and our First Nations partners in the spirit of Justice Veale’s judgment to create a climate of economic certainty that will serve Yukon businesses and residents alike.�

The Yukon government has not announced if it will appeal the ruling.

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Brandy Vittrekwa remembered as kind, loving teenager Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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nnie Blake remembers Brandy Vittrekwa as a shy child who grew up to become a funny, caring and charismatic teenager.

Hundreds of Yukoners attended a memorial service for Vittrekwa over the weekend. The 17-year-old was found dead on a Whitehorse trail a week ago.

Blake, a friend of the family, said she first met Vittrekwa when she was living in Old Crow with her grandparents.

“Brandy was this cute little girl who was very shy and always had the biggest smile when I would see her,” she said.

“Every time I saw her, I’d ask her who the prettiest girl in town was, and she’d say I was. After the third or fourth time I asked her, she said ‘Ah, you’re just old.’

“That’s when I knew she had a sense of humour.”

Vittrekwa, who was born in Fort McPherson, N.W.T., also lived in Inuvik before eventually coming to Whitehorse.

Blake ran into her many years later and noticed she had grown into a beautiful young woman, she said.

She described Vittrekwa as someone who was comfortable with the people she knew, and who spoke fondly of her relatives.

“Any time Brandy spoke of her parents and her brother she would always say how much she loved them and that she would do anything for them if they ever asked,” Blake said.

“Brandy often spoke about how much she loved her Aunty Deana’s children. When she returned from the Gwich’in Gathering in Old Crow this summer, she shared stories about how she would bug her aunt’s children because they were shy.”

Vittrekwa would often call herself ‘little Mary Jane’ whenever she went to Blake’s house. That’s because she knew Blake and her grandmother, Mary Jane, were friends. Despite being petite, Brandy had a huge heart, Blake said.

She was someone that many people confided in, trusted and felt safe with, she added.

Twenty-one-year-old Kristen Frost also knew Vittrekwa from Old Crow. They met when Frost was 13.

Later, when Frost had her son, Ryder, Vittrekwa became a reliable and loving friend to both of them.

“She would always come over and visit and we’d bake or watch a movie, but halfway through she’d ditch me to play with my son,” Frost said.

“They’d play hide-and-go-seek and pretend not to find him. Then she’d jump out and scare him, and she’d pick him up and start blowing on his belly.

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Brandy Vittrekwa, 17, is remembered by friends as a kind, caring person. Her body was discovered on Dec. 8 along a walking trail in the McIntyre subdivision of Whitehorse.

Police are treating the case as a homicide and have arrested a suspect.

was in September in Whitehorse.

“She always said the craziest things to make you laugh,” Frost said.

“She’d say ‘Life is one big party when you’re still young.’ She’ll always have a special place in my heart.”

RCMP are treating Vittrekwa’s death as a homicide. Late last week police arrested a suspect.

By Wednesday morning, RCMP hadn’t disclosed the suspect’s name, age or sex. Police continue to ask the public to come forward with any information that might relate to the case.

The death has hit the Kwanlin Dun First Nation community hard, although Vittrekwa was not a member of the First Nation.

On Friday morning, Kwanlin Dun Chief Doris Bill held a second news conference in which she shared her reaction to the RCMP arresting a suspect.

She confirmed that the young person was not a Kwanlin Dun citizen.

“I’m relieved there’s been an arrest in connection with this horrific murder but it’s not lost on me that this is a young person,” she said.

“We have two lives that have been destroyed by this, two young lives. And that breaks my heart.”

Bill was visibly upset when

talking about the issue of dealing with First Nation members who have been kicked out of their own communities.

Sometimes they move to Kwanlin Dun land, she said, and that causes a lot of problems.

“We end up dealing with the aftermath,” she said.

“We spend a lot of time, money and resources dealing with citizens of other First Nations and this is something I will take to the leadership table to talk about.”

It’s time for other First Nations to help Kwanlin Dun out, Bill said, and to realize that kicking people out has a ripple effect.

Jeanie Dendys, director of justice for the First Nation, said she heard about the issue during her first week on the job, more than six years ago.

“People are being courtordered out of their community and they end up here, and we have very little say over that,” she said.

“We’re considering drafting a law – a banishment law – that would give us more control over individuals released into our community. The only problem with that is how to enforce it.”

Fundraising for the Vittrekwa family took an unexpected turn last week, when Sid Sidhu donated $10,000 to help cover funeral costs.

The family had received more than $11,000 by Friday morning. A funeral will be held in Fort McPherson this week.

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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Carcross/Tagish First Nation Chief Danny Cresswell made the announcement Monday. He said there were a lot of obstacles along the way but they finally got it done. “In that time the minister changed and other people left, so we just about started over on some of the stuff,� he said. “We just had to keep working on it. There’s so much going on in those departments in Ottawa. “I had to go down there a few times to meet with them and keep pushing this, but with the amount of work they have to do, I don’t know how they do it.�

Negotiations between the First Nation and Ottawa had broken down on a number of occasions since 2011.

When talks ground to a halt in January 2012, the First Nation blamed the federal government for dictating all the terms of a

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Danny Cresswell, chief of the the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, at the opening of the Carcross Commons in 2013.

After three years of negotiations, the First Nation has a new financial agreement with the government of Canada.

new agreement.

Cresswell was elected as chief in May 2012, and there was a glimmer of hope two months later when Ottawa announced its intentions to reach a stop-gap funding agreement with the First Nation. But meetings that were supposed to take place were cancelled without explanation.

Meanwhile, citizens of the First Nation – which currently has more than 1,000 members – kept telling its leadership not to sign

the offer on the table.

Cresswell said negotiations finally began moving along when Bernard Valcourt became minister of Aboriginal Affairs in Feb. 2013. “We started forming a relationship and eventually came to an understanding,� he said.

Now the First Nation must decide where the new money will go. A new community centre could be in the works, said Cresswell.

Such a building has been

discussed since the 1970s. Ideally it would house a potlatch house, a learning centre, and space for youth and elders, said Cresswell. “Right now we’re using a school gym for our funerals, and that’s not good,� he said. “In all of the Southern Lakes area we don’t have a facility where we can host 300, 400, 500 people.

We wouldn’t have to worry about another building for the next 4550 years if we can build this one.�

This new funding gives the First Nation the flexibility in its budget to start that project as soon as the spring, Cresswell said.

Citizens have also suggested spending the new money on such things as a year-round greenhouse, improvements to the local school and post-secondary grants, among others.

Cresswell said the additional $2.2 million isn’t a lot of money when you consider how far it has to go for an entire First Nation. “I don’t just want to say ‘OK departments, what do you need?’ because everyone is going to be looking at this money,� he said. “We need to sit down with our people and create a vision, and put that money towards our priorities.�

The new financial transfer agreement will be in place until March 31, 2020.

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The Municipal Act, a lengthy document that guides the busiukon’s municipalities are ness of town councils in the looking for more clarity territory, came into effect in 1998 when it comes to proposed and was revised in both 2003 and amendments to the Municipal 2008.

Act. In 2012, the current review of That was the message heard by the act began and resulted in 11 the Association of Yukon Comproposed amendments. munities at its latest meeting in A few murky issues were raised Whitehorse last weekend, accord- during the meeting. ing to president Wayne Potoroka.

The role of the Yukon MuniciMaking the law’s language as pal Board, for example, isn’t clear clear as possible would help avoid to a lot of communities, Potoroka potential issues in the future, he said. One of the changes would said. remove the board from its role in “The big takeaway from the vetting changes to official commeeting was that if there is clarity munity plans. that needs to be applied to the act, Revenue sharing was also we think we should take the time brought up. Some communities to do that,� he said. said they want the ability to levy “It means we won’t have to certain fees, but aren’t sure if they worry about misunderstandings can under the current Municipal or legal issues down the road Act. News Reporter

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One idea that’s been floated in the past is for municipalities to be able to levy a hotel tax. “The response we got from the government is that yes, that ability is in the act but if we can’t see it, let’s take the time to make sure the wording is right so it’s clear to everyone,� Potoroka said.

Another contentious change would allow city council decisions to be overturned by citizens who launch a counter-petition.

This is meant to be an alternative to through a costly plebiscites or referenda. “We didn’t see that as being a useful tool for municipalities,�

Potoroka said. “People can talk to us on the street, or phone us, and we’re accessible 24 hours a day just by leaving our house. We felt there were enough tools and mechanisms already in place to allow

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Last, local advisory councils, which represent non-incorporated communities, have told the association they want more say and control in the direction of their communities, Potoroka said. “What’s we’re hearing is that where the capacity exists, they want a stronger hand on the tiller in setting direction for their area,� he said.

The AYC finished drafting a response to the proposed amendments this week and will submit them to the Yukon government soon, said Potoroka.

The government is also gathering feedback from individual municipalities. It says it will look all these comments over in the coming months before making any final decisions.

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West Africa’s Ebola epidemic has its roots in poverty Brendan Hanley

War Memorial and recalled the tense play-by-play of the tragic one-man attack on Corporal uch of my time as Cirillo, followed by the nearchief medical officer of health has recently deadly infiltration into the inner sanctum of the House of been spent preparing Yukon for the remote chance that the Parliament. A big, sad, day for Canada. Immersed in Ebola Ebola virus could sneak into planning, I couldn’t help comthe territory. pare that terrifying moment What if a person somehow escapes border screenings and to the frightening spectre of Ebola appearing on our own returns infected from West soil.

Africa to Yukon? What if an The Ottawa eruption of international aircraft with a violence – one furious, perhaps sick patient – possible Ebola deranged man with a gun – – is diverted to Whitehorse? was fueled by events half the What if a returned nurse or world away in Syria and Iraq. emergency aid worker – perHundreds of thousands haps in a rural community-of deaths, tortures, and disbecomes ill? appearances have occurred We have conferred with in the spiral of collapse and our counterparts around the continent, rehearsed scenarios, cataclysm that has intensified since the first U.S. invasion of and produced guidelines and Iraq. What was one black day communication pathways, for Canada is a daily trauma all with the aim of preparing and protecting our health care for people residing in much of the Middle East. work force – and the pubSimilarly, while we carefully lic – while providing the best plan for that first Ebola case possible care. Ebola planning that might come to Canada, has taken on a life of its own, shoving aside other important thousands are suffering and dying from the actual disease a initiatives and ever greedy for continent away in West Africa. more time and more details.

Both of these isolated events Don’t get me wrong. This – the possible case of Ebola is important planning, for in Yukon and the shooting in even if we don’t see Ebola, Ottawa – are both connected we are all the better prepared to massive epidemics, either of for any health emergency.

Emergency planning is part of disease or of chaotic violence, public health, and if all goes as far away.

Beyond the immediate task planned, a potential catastroof taking down a lone gunman phe becomes a mere ripple. or of controlling Ebola’s threat, But while we prepare, it is more durable answers to both on the front line that West these epidemics surely lie in Africans and a growing cadre examining these connections. I of international helpers are can’t speak with much authorstruggling to help the thousands of ill people – to advise, ity on the Middle East, but it to treat, or to console as best as does behoove us to realize that they can those who are beyond there are as many layers as an onion to this Ebola outbreak. hope.

Looking past the immediate While in Ottawa two weeks distress wrought by Ebola, we ago, I walked by the National

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see a fragile health-care system overwhelmed so that even basic health care has all but disappeared. Immunizations, maternity care, primary care clinics, even hospitals, have either shut down or severely curtailed their services. Children, mothers, and working adults are dying as a result.

Beyond health care, transportation, schools, markets, agriculture, indeed all the essentials of societal structure have collapsed so that people are not getting education, enough food to eat, or the ability to make a living.

Peeling behind the societal collapse we see lack of infrastructure, corruption, and a people traumatized and impoverished by wars that ended only years ago. Health without peace is not possible.

The wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia witnessed the use of child soldiers, systematic rape, and mutilation that tore the countries apart.

And why? Here is another layer in our Ebola onion. The story is so common, not only in resource rich Africa but in so many areas around the world. Instead of prosperity, we see pillaging by rapacious foreign-led markets, and corrupt leaders that have run away with the riches.

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Look at the legacy of diamond mining in Sierra Leone; what benefits filtered down from those gems? At the same time in Liberia, Charles Taylor co-opted the lucrative Liberian timber industry for his own gain while financing the terrible war in Liberia.

Ironically, Ebola has hit these countries just when recovery was in the offing: they were growing their economies and seeing the hope of stability and some hint of material well-being return. But this recovery was so fragile that Ebola has just mowed it down.

We do have to stop this disease. That’s the emergency before us.

Then as we catch our breath we can review how failing states are fertile ground for epidemics. We should long ago have learned that economic growth in and of itself is not enough. Riches do not trickle down of their own accord.

Canada needs to support not just the economic growth that comes with mineral exportation, but balanced, fair trade, and generous aid that allows investment in infrastructure, health, and education.

Peace may be fundamental to health, but peace cannot last without social justice.

Donating to the fight against Ebola as a government or as individuals must be done.

But in the spirit of “thinking globally and acting locally,” we would also do well to pay attention to the global costs of letting mineral-rich countries languish in poverty.

When Sierra Leone and Liberia can benefit, with international help, from infrastructure development and investment in education and health as well as economic growth, then Ebola should be a distant threat for all.

Brendan is Yukon’s chief medical officer of health.

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Next territorial election’s outcome is anybody’s guess sitting here in 2045 looking back at a reign that outlasted what is now the Lougheed-Getty-Kleinby Kyle Carruthers Stelmach-Redford-Prentice era (and counting) in Alberta.

Or maybe the Yukon Party is in its dying days and the next election will usher in a new era of progressive governance in the territory. Perhaps Yukoners are growing tired of court battles and ince being elected in the fall status quo government.

It has happened before. of 2002, the Yukon Party Before this current era of has now been in office for relative stability, the Yukon went 12 years and 18 days. It is now through a phase where it booted the longest-serving government out the incumbent in every elecin Yukon history, which is an tion.

In the 12 years preceding the impressive feat, even although election of the Fentie-led Yukon elected government in the terriParty in 2002, Yukoners were led tory is only 35 years old. by the NDP, then the Yukon Party, Barring an unexpected snap election, by the time we next go to then the NDP again, and then the polls the Fentie-Pasloski gov- the Liberals. Maybe Yukoners have had enough of the same-old ernment will have lasted longer than the Chretien-Martin Liberals same-old.

I often hear people confidently did at the federal level. predict the outcome of the next And the Yukon Party could election.

How do you know? You very well win again. don’t really.

I expected that it would be Unlike in federal politics, we either defeated or reduced to a know very little about the voting minority in the last two elections intentions of Yukoners or what and was wrong both times. This issues drive them. At the federal time I will refrain from making level there are countless polls that any predictions. give us a regular glimpse (howFor all we know we could be ever imperfectly) into the minds

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Enough is enough When is enough enough? How many more court battles will the Pasloski government try to lose?

When will this government play to the democratic rules set in Canada’s Constitution, set in the Umbrella Final Agreement signed with Yukon’s First Nations?

When will our governing politicians and the many different government administrations work and live by their approved laws, rules and regulations and not ignore them, as they have in many cases?

When will First Nations realize that they are forced to sign beneficial agreements with industries and the government by the carrot and stick methods? After the money is gone and the shiny new pick up trucks are rusty relics in the ditch, will they realize that the basis for their life – the water, land and air – are polluted and can’t sustain them anymore?

The same is true for all other Yukoners. How sustainable is your job at that big mine, or the job to drill and frack for oil and gas, or that job building a pipeline, or driving trucks for all the above?

Any time the prices for these commodities are moving downwards any time the world economy sneezes or coughs, your job is gone.

You sacrificed your family; you look again and again for a new home somewhere else, start over again. But the big boys have made their cut; they still live in their mansions in a foreign land and pay no taxes.

When will you start with a better education that is based on a sustainable environment and not on the destruction of it? When will you get your self into a sustainable trade and start building many smaller-scale enterprises based on alternative renewable energy sources? That creates many more jobs than investing in fossil fuels and nuclear. The big bulk of the tax base for every country is coming from small and medium businesses and the income taxes created by their employees.

Campground fees and fishing licenses bring more money to the coffers of government than royalties from mines, just as an example.

That new, under construction and potential catastrophe site, the liquefied natural gas generation station in Whitehorse, will maybe create one or two new jobs in the Yukon, for probably $60 to 80 million till the dust has settled.

I could build an eight megawatt biomass gasification power plant with gas storage for fast start up for between $25 to 30 million and it would create 30 to 50 full-time jobs here in the Yukon.

Wind and solar projects with the power generation capacity could be built for less but would not create as many full-time jobs than wood biomass.

How many long-term jobs for Yukoners would fracking create, other than the clean-up jobs left

of voters. We have a pretty good idea how they feel about the leaders, what issues they feel are important and how they feel about the direction of the country.

In the Yukon we have little of that.

We have some limited polling data but, as is always the case when sampling a small population like the Yukon, it comes with a large statistical margin of error.

If a poll says that two parties are neck-and-neck but the poll has a margin of error of five per cent, one party could be ahead of the other by as much as 10 per cent.

These margins make a big difference when it comes to victory or defeat, majority or minority.

On the eve of the last election, a poll conducted by Datapath Systems had the NDP and Yukon Party tied at 35 per cent. The Yukon Party went on to win a majority government and beat the NDP 40 per cent to 33 per cent.

With a 5.1 per cent margin of error, the pollsters could claim to have “nailed it” and be technically correct.

Predicting matters at a riding level – which is what really counts after all – is even more challenging. When the Yukon Electoral Boundaries Commission deter-

mined the current distribution of ridings in 2008, the average number of voters in each riding (excluding the small riding of Vuntut Gwitchin) was only 1,147.

Take a few votes from one riding and sprinkle them around some others and the outcome of the elections can change completely.

During elections, partisan insiders know a lot more than the rest of society, as they have access to databases of canvassing data.

When politicians come to your door they aren’t really there to change your mind. Yes, they hope to sway a few voters along the way, but the main goal is to find out who you are supporting, so they can enter it into a computer and (if you’re intending to vote for them) make sure you show up on election day. Save for the handful of voters who keep their cards close to their chest (or lie) the parties have a pretty good idea of the lay of the land.

But the messaging from the campaigns is so carefully scripted that one really can’t tell truth from spin (hint: it is all spin).

The rest of society is left to rely on its anecdotal sense of the “public mood,” which is tainted by a number of biases. Counting letters to the editor, comments

on social media, or attendance at protests only really tells us about what the views of those who engage in those activities.

Our assessment of the public mood is distorted by what psychologists call the “false consensus effect” – our tendency to assume that the broader public believes what our peer group believes.

If your friends all have “Save the Peel” bumper stickers, you likely believe that the Yukon Party is in for a rough ride in the next election due to their recent loss in the Yukon Supreme Court over the botched land-use planning process and other environmental issues.

Alternatively, if you socialize with members of the Yukon Chamber of Mines, there is a good chance that you think the Yukon Party will cruise to victory because it’s the only one looking out for the “backbone” of the territory’s economy.

As someone who follows politics pretty closely I’m often asked who will win the next election.

Please stop. I don’t know and neither do you. We’re just going to have to wait and find out.

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

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Mount Lorne Nations, like so many others.

Only take what you will be able Yukon has proved itself a just to use and install yourself (or able Time for reconciliation society, a hotbed for progressive to have someone help you install) thought, and a caring communas it is important that these prodLast week we were on a cloud, so ity, with values in the right place. ucts do not sit gathering dust! happy with all the news. It has been A time for reconciliation is near at Contact ‘in charge’ at 633-7034 a long time since we’ve felt such hand. It will be peaceful if we are or toll free at 1-800-661-0513, or hope. After hearing of the Peel wa- wise enough, compassionate if we email info@inChargeYukon.ca. tershed case we felt an overwhelm- care enough and successful if we Also, it is our understanding sense of appreciation. are lucky enough. ing that the Yukon Conservation We want to thank the thousands Society, First Nations offices, of Yukon people worldwide who Sally Wright, Kluane Lake Yukon Housing Corporation, got involved in this historic process JP Pinard, Whitehorse Yukon Housing Authorities, City and helped protect what people of Whitehorse and Yukon College You may be eligible to get also have these kits available in really need: a clean environment, a strong peaceful community and a energy-saving gadgets Whitehorse or outlying commungovernment that abides the law. ities.

We also want to thank the over Yukon Energy and ATCO Electric If you have mobility problems 8,000 Yukoners who have signed have begun a promotion for their or no vehicle perhaps you can ask the petition against the lique“in charge” energy management those involved to deliver or help fied natural gas plant and against and efficiency program. With this you out in some way. The sooner fracking in the Yukon. This is a promotion they are offering “free you contact someone involved the record for the Yukon. A sustainable, products” to customers on a limbetter chance you have at receiving renewable economy is possible ited quantity basis. these kits. for the Yukon and it is what our If you are a pensioner or elder, Good luck and the have a safe children’s future needs. a low- or set-income earner, disand happy Christmas holiday.

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Time to live up to the spirit of treaties Ruth Massie and Eric Fairclough

For years, the courts have directed public governments to In recent weeks Yukon First Nation abandon their practice of narrow leaders have met with the Yukon’s and literal interpretations of our premier, our member of Parliament treaties, yet the minister continues and the federal minister of aborigi- to apply such an interpretation. nal affairs, and none have expressed How constructive is it to the goal any intent or interest in working of reconciliation that the minister with Yukon First Nations to amend dares Yukon First Nations from the or withdraw Bill S-6 in order to floor of the House of Commons to resolve our concerns. We have made use the courts? those concerns very clear to the When Yukon First Nations minister. signed our treaties, it was expected When we were invited to Otthat a new relationship based on tawa, we assumed this was a sign respect and equality would be deof good faith and willingness to sit veloped. It is disappointing that the down and work together to address minister has taken such an adverour concerns. Instead we were lecsarial position. This approach will tured about how good the amend- only lead to conflict, uncertainty ments to the Yukon Environmental and worsen the social and economand Socio-economic Assessment ic outlook for the Yukon.

Act would be. We also heard that The minister is inviting First the minister does not view Yukon Nations to meet again, and as the First Nations as governments.

Yukon MP states, to provide him

with fact-based evidence to consider. Has there been a change of heart or a sudden recognition that Yukon First Nations are equal partners to the treaties? Will he commit to finding a mutually agreeable outcome in order to help restore the integrity of our relations and preserve the social and economic stability in the Yukon?

We welcome dialogue that is respectful of the founding principles of our treaties and consistent with the honour of the Crown.

We have yet to see any demonstration of this, despite our continued efforts to provide reasoned and detailed explanations how four of the amendments within Bill S-6 are problematic and inconsistent with the spirit and intent of our agreements.

Yet we remain hopeful for a constructive government-to-gov-

ernment engagement before any amendments to our development assessment legislation is passed.

To be clear, Yukon First Nations do not support Bill S-6 in its current form. The four changes that all 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations oppose form a significant portion and substance of the bill and arise from recommendations

by Yukon Government and Canada after the conclusion of the five-year review, and by a consultation process that was flawed and inconsistent with the Crown’s constitutional duties owed to Yukon First Nations.

The proposed changes will fundamentally alter the development assessment regime; they will change the balance of power among the parties to the final agreements; they will undermine the independence and autonomy of our assessment board; and they will not result in

the Yukon being more competitive.

There is no compelling evidence that these amendments are necessary and, in our view, they will put our environment, our economy and our communities at risk.

In closing, we invite anyone to visit the CYFN website which sets out information that you can access to review the facts. There has been a considerable amount of misleading and incorrect information stated by elected officials in Ottawa and Whitehorse as reported through the media. We have produced new fact sheets and updated several documents for the public to view. Please visit: http://www.cyfn/services/ yesaa Ruth Massie is grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations and Eric Fairclough is chief of the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nations. Both are spokespersons for Yukon First Nations on Bill S-6.

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I really do send positive thoughts to Russ and Molly, and I hope that supRe: Whitehorse parent pleas for more support for autistic daughter port is found based on her needs.

The Child Development Centre (The News, Dec. 1): is very valuable; it aids children with I am glad to see this issue come special needs until the age of five. forward. I have a five-year-old daughHowever, it is very challenging once ter with autism spectrum disorder children are in school to get that same who also experiences meltdowns and support. behavioral difficulties.

We have amazing people in student She is nonetheless a wonderful, support services. However, a child happy and smart child. For children with special needs can go without with autism spectrum disorder, senreceiving needed help, as supports are sory regulation is the most importlimited and also shared with our rural ant thing, based on her level of need; communities. I hope to see increased without someone there to read her funding for developmental therapists, cues one-on-one, it is very hard to occupational therapists and child help her regulate her senses causing a psychologists in Yukon. meltdown.

As a parent, you have to search What causes a meltdown can vary for services and see what we have from child to child. It could be an available, then really be pro-active and extreme discomfort in his or her enadvocate for your child. It’s hard, it vironment. Noises that are common to gets frustrating, but you have to stay us may be painful to the ears of a child positive and really build relationships with autism spectrum disorder, and with people. Some of these services crowds of children at school may make include: Autism Yukon, Special Olyma child with autism spectrum disorder pics Yukon and Family Support for anxious.

Children with Disabilities.

In my experiences, meltdowns One area that these services lack in can look like crying, hitting, biting is child therapy; one-on-one talking, and other harmful behaviors. It is play therapy etc. We want all our chilchallenging as a parent to have your dren to have what they deserve: a posichild cause harm to herself based on tive, safe and productive education. discomfort. This behaviour also places We have outgrown the services offered the other students at risk of harm. here. We need to come together and That’s why my daughter’s school has get more funds. developed a safety plan, behavioral plan and individual education plan to Lisa Creighton aid in her functioning in a healthy way. Whitehorse

More supports needed for autistic children

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Feds’ response to Ashley Smith inquest panned as cynical, inadequate Colin Perkel

ment of violating international norms and ducking accountability when it comes to keeping inmates TORONTO in segregation. risoner advocates and human The Canadian Civil Liberties rights activists are expressing Association said it was deeply dismay at the federal government’s disappointed. rejection of core recommenda“The government appears to tions from a lengthy inquest into have squandered an opportunity the horrific videotaped choking to address the extremely serious death of an emotionally disturbed problems inherent in segregation,” teenager in solitary confinement.

Sukanya Pillay, the association’s They attacked the government’s general counsel, said in a statereaction to the Ashley Smith inquest – delivered late Dec. 11 as ment.

“There is no place for longthe Commons rose for the holiday term administrative segregation break – as cynical and woefully in a society that has constitutional inadequate. protections against cruel and Most Canadians would be hardpressed to discern any meaningful unusual treatment.”

Smith’s death in her cell in response from the Correctional Kitchener, Ont., in October 2007 Service of Canada,“ said Kim Pate, sparked widespread outrage, espewith the Canadian Association of cially the fact that guards videoElizabeth Fry Societies. taped her dying gasps but did not “(It is) a long-winded docuintervene. ment that seems very clearly A year ago, the five inquest designed to cloak a great deal of jurors – who ruled the death a inaction.”

Critics also accused the govern- homicide – made 104 recomCanadian Press

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mendations after hearing from 83 witnesses over 107 days. Among other things, they urged an end to indefinite solitary confinement and a ban on segregation beyond 15 days.

In its 26-page, 18,000-word report on Thursday, the government rejected that approach.

“There are various aspects of the jury recommendations…that the government is unable to fully support without causing undue risk to the safe management of the federal correctional system,” the response states.

Pate called it “outrageous” the CSC report glosses over evidence of the harmful effects of segregation, particularly for the mentally ill.

“It spends a lot of time trying to say that we do isolation in a kinder, gentler Canadian way,” Pate said. “I defy anyone to consider our form of segregation as more humane.”

CSC Commissioner Don Head

had no comment Friday on the torrent of criticism. Dr. John Carlisle, the presiding coroner, said it would be inappropriate to comment.

However, Dr. Dirk Huyer, Ontario’s chief coroner, said Friday he was “really pleased” the government had provided a response, saying it showed respect for the inquest process.

The recommendations, Huyer said, were the jury’s best attempt at identifying issues and offering potential solutions but it must be left to CSC to decide on action.

“We can’t have the full context and the knowledge of everything that’s going on, nor can the jury get there,” Huyer said.

Still, Correctional Investigator Howard Sapers called Thursday’s report inadequate.

“People have been waiting patiently for a substantial response and I don’t think they got a substantial response as the recommendations deserved,” Sapers said

from Ottawa.

“I expected more. There’s been no significant change.”

Sapers did say Canadians would get another chance to judge the CSC’s response after the service makes promised changes to regulations and policies in the coming year.

Critics noted CSC also rejected key accountability recommendations and said action is urgently needed to deal with inmates enduring similar circumstances to Smith.

For example, an Alberta inquiry concluded earlier this year that Edward Snowshoe, of Fort McPherson, N.W.T., killed himself after spending 162 straight days in solitary confinement. Next year, an inquest is to be held into the death in January 2013 of Kinew James, 35, an inmate at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon, a place Smith once called home.

Senators find flaws in bill, pass it anyways Joan Bryden Canadian Press

OTTAWA he Conservative-dominated Senate has discovered inadvertent drafting errors in a bill targeting labour unions – but is poised to pass it anyway.

Conservatives used their majority on the Senate’s legal and constitutional affairs committee on Dec. 12 to reject Liberal amendments that would have corrected the mistakes in C-525.

Amending the bill would be tantamount to killing it, they argued.

A bill that is amended by the Senate must be sent back to the House of Commons for reconsideration.

Because C-525 is a private member’s bill, sponsored by Conservative backbencher Blaine Calkins, it would go to the bottom of the list of bills to be dealt with by the Commons.

Given that “cumbersome” process, Tory Sen. Scott Tannas warned that amending the bill to correct the errors “will likely guarantee that this bill will

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never see the light of day.”

“It’s clear to us, to me, that the amending procedure for private member’s bills is fraught with danger,” Tannas, who is sponsoring the bill in the Senate, told the committee.

Instead, Tannas said the Senate should pass the bill as is, with an “observation” that there are errors that should be fixed before the legislation goes into force. His Conservative colleagues agreed, voting down proposed Liberal amendments to fix the mistakes.

James Cowan, the Liberal leader in the Senate, argued that the Senate isn’t doing it’s job as the chamber of sober second thought.

“We’ve just had the Supreme Court of Canada tell us that our job is legislative review. That’s Job 1,” Cowan told the committee.

“Here we have done what we’re supposed to do: We’ve identified a problem and we know what the solution is. So why don’t we do it?”

The bill is expected to be put to a final vote in the Senate next week.

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C-525 would require a majority secret ballot vote by employees before bargaining units in federally regulated public service unions can be certified or decertified. Union leaders maintain it would make it harder for bargaining units to get certified but easier to disband them.

The bill involves changes to a number of existing laws, including the Public Service Labour Relations Act, which is where the drafting mistakes crept in. The bill moves one section of the act into a new section, without simultaneously amending other provisions of the act that make reference to the moved section.

Catherine Ebbs, chair of the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board, told the committee the technical error means her board would lose its power to regulate the evidence that must be filed when an employee organization applies for certification of a bargaining unit.

“The impact of this change is not trivial because our current specific regulations will be effectively removed

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from our tool kit to deal with applications for certification,” she said.

Ebbs added that the mistakes are not “fatal,” that the board can probably work around them until the legislation is fixed. Still, she said the board would prefer that they be corrected before the legislation goes into effect.

Michel Bedard, parliamentary legal counsel for the Senate, played down the impact of passing a flawed bill. He advised the committee that the courts will generally correct any obvious drafting errors when confronted with defective legislation.

It won’t be the first time the Senate has passed legislation that it knew to contain technical errors.

Last spring, the upper chamber passed a private member’s bill sponsored by Conservative backbencher Parm Gill, aimed at making it a crime to recruit young people into gangs. That bill contained a number of drafting errors that would have led to inconsistent provisions in the Criminal Code.

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In that case, amendments to fix the errors would certainly have killed the bill.

Gill had been promoted to parliamentary secretary after shepherding his bill through the Commons. Had the Senate sent the bill back to the Commons, procedural rules would have prevented Gill – no longer a backbencher – from reintroducing it and would not have allowed anyone else to do so in his stead.

In the case of C-525, Cowan argued there’s no such impediment to fixing the mistakes. And he said there’s still plenty of time before next fall’s scheduled election for the Commons to deal with any amendments approved by the Senate.

“There’s lots of time to get this fixed up,” he said, “and that’s what we should do.”

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Food fight in Ottawa feeds hope that North’s hunger pangs will eventually ease there’s a sense in Nunavut that with all the fresh attention on an old problem, things may finally IQALUIT, NUNAVUT change – albeit slowly. he line-up for Iqaluit’s soup “We have some momentum kitchen stretches out the on this issue,” said Ed McKenna, door, down a flight of wooden director of Nunavut’s Anti-Povsteps and onto the icy street. erty Secretariat. “But it’s going to Dozens of people wait patiently take time to see that translated to in -40 C cold, braced against the concrete work.” gusting shards of wind.

Food insecurity – defined Inside, Cathy Sawer stirs an as a lack of access to healthy, industrial-sized pot brimming affordable food – is not a new with chicken soup, enough for phenomenon in Nunavut. Even 200 servings. The 65-year-old the traditional Inuit diet of and her fellow volunteers have caribou, fish, birds, whales, seal been in the kitchen since 8 a.m., and berries left people vulnerable preparing a lunch that will be the to hunger pangs if they couldn’t only meal of the day for many of find any plants or wild animals those waiting outside. to eat. But the problem is as per“You wish you could always do sistent as ever, despite decades of more, but there’s only so many government programs, subsidies, hours in a day,” Sawer said. a renewed emphasis on hunting, Nunavut’s long-standing and community spirit. struggle with sky-high food “I grew up hungry, but not prices and widespread hunger has starving,” said Leesee Papatsie, prompted intense scrutiny of late who helped organize Nunavutfor both the federal and territowide food price protests and rial governments. Protests have started the “Feeding My Family” popped up across the territory; group on Facebook. even the UN has weighed in.

“There were certainly times In the wake of a November when we were hungry where we report from the federal auditor ate nothing but tea and bannock general critiquing the governfor days, and oatmeal. We used ment’s food-subsidy program, to go garbage-picking. We knew footage emerged of Rankin Inlet which houses had food. That was residents foraging in the town the main thing. We knew which dump, triggering howls of outhouses had food.” rage in the House of Commons.

People turn to families and In the middle of it all was friends when they can’t put the government’s Nunavut MP, food on the table. Others go to Environment Minister Leona Iqaluit’s soup kitchen or to the Aglukkaq, who at the height of food bank on the two days a the controversy was plainly seen month that it’s open. Those who reading a newspaper in the Com- can, hunt. mons instead of fielding quesAnd yes, some scour the local tions about the food problem. dump for scraps of food.

Aglukkaq, who eventually “There are people that someapologized, insists hunger in the times go to our public meetings North has been exaggerated. But for the purpose of knowing that Steve Rennie Canadian Press

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Cathy Sawer volunteers at the Qayuqtuvik Soup Kitchen in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

there’s going to be food and refreshments there,” said Madeleine Redfern, the former mayor of Iqaluit.

“There’s a lot of people leaning on their family or friends because they simply do not have enough food between every paycheque or between every social-assistance cheque. It puts a lot of pressure on other people’s families as a result. It’s very hard.”

The food bank, soup kitchen and other social services mean Iqaluit – located on the south coast of Baffin Island – is better off than Nunavut’s other, farflung communities. The dump, on fire until just a few months ago, is fenced in to discourage scroungers.

But the capital is still a more expensive place to live than other parts of Canada. In the winter, everything must be flown in by aircraft. Cargo can also be brought in by boat, which takes longer but generally costs less,

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although the shipping season is limited because the water freezes.

The high cost of living has forced more and more families to turn to the local food bank.

Stephen Wallick, chairman of the board of the Niqinik Nuatsivik Food Bank, said it started out in 2001 serving about 30 families.

Today, he said, as many as 120 families come looking for food and supplies every two weeks.

In those 13 years, the sparsley populated territory has been expanding steadily. Eighty per cent of Nunavut’s 36,585 people are Inuit, and a third of them are under the age of 18, making it Canada’s youngest population.

At the same time, the employment situation has improved only marginally. Among the working-age population, just half have a job – about the same proportion as a decade ago.

While the jobless rate across the territory has fallen from 13.6 per cent in 2004 to 11.7 per cent now, unemployment is still far higher than the national rate of 6.6 per cent. Among Inuit, the unemployment rate has gone from 18.7 per cent in 2004 to 16.5 per cent nowadays.

A study released last year by the Caledon Institute of Social Policy found the number of welfare recipients as a percentage of the population is far higher in Nunavut – where it was 49.1 per cent at last count – than anywhere else in the country. British Columbia came a distant second, at 10.5 per cent.

That may help explain why more people are going to the soup kitchen and food bank.

“It’s reaching a small percentage of the total population here, but it’s those who are in need,” Wallick said. “It’s not really meant to be a replacement for their food source, just emergency and supplement.”

Food on store shelves is a bit cheaper than in the more remote communities, although hardly a bargain.

A two-litre jug of orange juice was selling for $26.29 at one local grocer; a four-litre bottle of milk

was $10.39, with a sign advising shoppers it would be $20.91 without the federal Nutrition North subsidy.

The food bank itself is running hand to mouth – a sign of the strain on Iqaluit’s social services.

“We’re often running $20,000 behind, but you just trust that it’s going to come in, and it usually does,” Sawer said, “especially around Christmas.”

Nutrition North – the $60-million program in last month’s auditor general’s report – was supposed to help ease Nunavut’s food-price problem. But Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada can’t say whether retailers are passing the food subsidy on to consumers, the audit concluded.

The 2014 Nunavut Food Price Survey found food prices across Nunavut dropped four per cent from last year. But people still pay an average of $16 for a kilogram of chicken in Nunavut compared to $7 in the rest of Canada. The average cost of 2.5 kilograms of flour in Nunavut is $13 – about $5 everywhere else.

The last Inuit Health Survey found nearly 70 per cent of Inuit households in Nunavut are food insecure – meaning they lack access to safe, healthy food.

That’s more than eight times the national average and is among the highest rates for an indigenous population in a developed country.

So how does the territory tackle its food security problem?

Traditional Inuit fare – socalled “country food” that consists of caribou, seal and whale meat – offers one option.

A key recommendation of the Nunavut Food Security Coalition, made up of representatives from the territorial government, Inuit organizations, industry and social justice groups, was to encourage people to hunt.

Will Hyndman tried to do just that. The former Edmonton native started a hunter and trapper’s market in Iqaluit, and invited hunters – most of whom struggle to buy ammunition and fuel – to sell their meat in town.

“The goal was really to change the conversation about how we deal with country food here in Iqaluit,” Hyndman said, little icicles forming on the tips of his moustache, as he stood with his dog on the frozen shores of Koojesse Inlet.

“When you go hunting, you can’t take your fish and stuff it back down your gas tank. You can’t take your seal and turn it into more bullets, whereas traditionally everything came from the animals that you were hunting.

“So now we need to something else to close that loop of sustainability, and the market was one way to do that.”

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LIFE Garbage Santa rides again

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Garbage Truck Santa passes Christ the King School on Monday morning. After a three-year hiatus, Whitehorse businesses contributed to getting the bearded traveller and his well-lit sleigh back on the road this year.

you can still see where the old decals used to be,” Woodland said.

Then the elves at Whitehorse hitehorse’s Garbage Motors went to work.

Truck Santa is back on A new inverter and a good the road. scrub-down were first on the list.

Residents rallied to get Santa “There were a few little lights and his twinkly ride back up and out here and there that are necesrunning this Christmas season, sary – taillights and things like after a three-year hiatus. that,” Woodland said.

“It’s been wonderful,” said Saturday afternoon and Sunday Santa, also known as Wayne Hen- morning the lights and decoraderson, this morning as he waited tions started going up. to get a flat tire fixed. “They’ve Monday is the truck’s first day been so helpful and joyful and on the road. It will be out until at everything.” least Thursday, she said.

Henderson has been a hallmark “This morning one of our staff of the holiday season in Whitewas coming in from Riverdale and horse for more than 20 years. she said people were pulling over Riding around on his deckedand getting out of their cars and out garbage truck he would waving. It’s really been fun. It feels visit schools, daycares and seniors really good to do.” homes handing out candy canes.

Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis But the city sold Santa’s garbage said he was happy to see the truck truck in 2011, and the new trucks on his way from Riverdale this are designed in such a way that morning. prevents them from being deco“He drove by with everything rated with Christmas lights. lit up and the big red nose. It was In 2012, a different Santa drove exciting to see. It did my heart around in a one-ton truck. In 2013 good to see it,” he said. the event was cancelled com“I guess Christmas is here.” pletely.

Curtis credits local businesses This year Henderson teamed for chipping in. Canadian Tire up with Tina Woodland, general donated lights, Superstore came manager of Whitehorse Motors, to up with the candy canes and Ajax resurrect the tradition.

Steel and Industrial Supplies is They tracked down the old keeping Santa stocked with white truck, which had been sold to gloves.

Takhini trailer park. They were Henderson said he’s happy to more than willing to lend it back be back behind the wheel. to Santa.

“It’s just something in my heart.

“If you look on the door panel It just makes you feel good for the Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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Santa hands out candy canes to children at the Yukon College daycare.

whole day because you see other people smile. Even the general public, walking down Second Avenue, or they’re in their vehicle,

they’re waving at me and smiling,” he said.

“It’s always been a positive thing. It’s just something I wanted

to do for the community all those years. It’s just great to do it again.”

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Denmark claims North Pole through Arctic underwater ridge link from Greenland Bob Weber

sor Michael Byers.

“Most people who follow this issue are wishing that we hadn’t n Arctic expert says an unspo- arrived at this point, that the ken agreement between Arctic gentleman’s agreement was going nations on how to divvy up north- to take care of these matters and set ern seas is all but dead now that in place a workable agreement that Denmark is presenting scientific would have provided stability,” Bydata that it says gives it a claim on ers said from Novosibirsk, Russia. waters past the North Pole.

Rob Huebert at the University The claim, which was to be filed of Calgary’s Centre for Military with the United Nations in New and Strategic Studies said any such York on Monday, will force Canada agreement was doomed from the into tough future negotiations on overlapping claims instead of being start.

“I think we got sold a bill of able to rely on deals worked out in advance, said University of British goods,” he said. “I don’t think the Columbia international law profes- Russians or the Danes, once it Canadian Press

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came up to the political leadership, ever really intended to do that.”

Interest in the Arctic is intensifying as global warming shrinks the polar ice and opens up possible resource development, potential new fisheries and new shipping lanes.

The area is believed to hold an estimated 13 per cent of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30 per cent of its untapped gas.

Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard says scientific data shows Greenland’s continental shelf is connected to the 2,000-kilometrelong Lomonosov Ridge beneath

the Arctic Ocean. He says that gives Danes a claim to the North Pole and any resources on the sea floor.

The United Nations panel is to eventually decide control of the area. The Danes claim the right to exploit an area of 895,000 square kilometres. The area goes right up to Russia’s exclusive economic zone 370 kilometres off its shoreline.

Last December, Canada surprised its Arctic neighbours when it made its own filing under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea. It said the Arctic component, which had been widely expected to stop just short

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of the North Pole, wasn’t complete and that it would eventually include data backing up a claim that would include the Pole and waters beyond.

Documents obtained The Canadian Press suggest that announcement also surprised Canadian government officials. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has not disputed published reports that Prime Minister Stephen Harper stepped in at the last minute to insist that the North Pole be included in the claim.

Huebert said Denmark’s move wasn’t a surprise.

“This is the process. We shouldn’t be surprised at them going for the maximum that they can.”

Actual boundaries on the sea floor are to be settled by international negotiations. Those talks won’t begin until scientific data filed by the contesting nations is examined. That is expected to take 10 to 15 years.

By then, however, climate change will have gone even further.

That could make Arctic resources from energy to fisheries more accessible – and more contentious.

“It’s generally a good thing to negotiate issues when the stakes are relatively small,” said Byers. “Once the stakes grow, then you get vested interests and more political possibilities.”

Huebert said the temperature of the talks will depend on the geopolitics of the time.

“It’s going to be like it is everywhere else. If this was any other ocean space in the world, no one would be saying, ‘We’ll have an artificial point that automatically gives us less.”’

Russia has previously filed a submission for the sea floor up to the North Pole, but is expected to file a revised version in the spring.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in September that claim will form a triangle with its apex at the North Pole.

“It’s entirely possible that Russia will expand its forthcoming submission to include seabed all the way up to Denmark and Canada’s exclusive economic zone,” said Byers.

“They’re perfectly entitled to do that, but it would be the international law equivalent of flying a Tupolev bomber to 201 nautical miles from the Canadian coast.

It’s still not considered an entirely friendly action.”

Canadian government spokesman John Babcock said Denmark’s move was not unexpected.

“Canada, Denmark, Russia and the U.S. are all expected to be able to define large continental shelves in the Arctic Ocean,” he said in an emailed statement. Canada and Denmark continue to enjoy a positive relationship, Babcock said.

“The government’s objective has been to obtain the most expansive continental shelf for Canada.”

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‘Watered down’ deal struck after marathon talks at UN climate talks Karl Ritter Associated Press

LIMA, PERU limate negotiators salvaged a compromise deal in Lima early Sunday that sets the stage for a global pact in Paris next year, but rejected a rigorous review of greenhouse gas emissions limits.

More than 30 hours behind schedule, delegates from more than 190 countries agreed on what information should go into the pledges that countries submit for the expected Paris pact.

They argued all day Saturday over the wording for the watered-down deal, with developing nations worried that the text blurred the distinction between what rich and poor countries can be expected to do.

Many developing countries, the most vulnerable to climate change’s impacts, accuse rich nations of shirking their responsibilities to curb climate change and pay for the damage it inflicts.

The final draft of the deal alleviated those concerns with language saying countries have

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“common but differentiated responsibilities� to deal with global warming. “As a text it’s not perfect, but it includes the positions of the parties,� said Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, who was the conference chairman and had spent most of the day meeting separately with delegations.

In presenting a new, fourth draft just before midnight, Peru’s environment minister gave a sharply reduced body of delegates an hour to review it.

Many delegates had already quit the makeshift conference centre on the grounds of Peru’s army headquarters.

It also restored language demanded by small island states at risk of being flooded by rising seas, mentioning a “loss and damage� mechanism agreed upon in last year’s talks in Poland that recognizes that nations hardest hit by climate change will require financial and technical help. “We need a permanent arrangement to help the poorest of the world,� Ian Fry, negotiator for the Pacific Island nation of

Tuvalu, said at a midday session.

However, the approved draft weakened language on the content of the pledges, saying they “may� instead of “shall� include quantifiable information showing how countries intend to meet their emissions targets.

Also, top carbon polluter China and other major developing countries opposed plans for a review process that would allow the pledges to be compared against one another before Paris.

In Lima, the momentum from last month’s joint U.S.-China deal on emissions targets faded quickly as rifts reopened over who should do what to fight global warming. The goal of the talks is to shape a global agreement in Paris that puts the world on a path to reduce the heattrapping gases that scientists say are warming the planet.

The new draft mentioned only that all pledges would be reviewed a month ahead of Paris to assess their combined effect on climate change. “I think it’s definitely watered down from what we expected,� said Alden Meyer of the Union of

Concerned Scientists.

Sam Smith, chief of climate policy for the environmental group WWF, said: “The text went from weak to weaker to weakest and it’s very weak indeed.�

Chief U.S. negotiator Todd Stern acknowledged that negotiations had been contentious but said the outcome was “quite good in the end.� He had warned Saturday that failing to leave Lima with an accord would be “seen as a serious breakdown� that could put the Paris agreement and the entire U.N. process at risk.

Though negotiating tactics always play a role, virtually all disputes in the U.N. talks reflect a wider issue of how to divide the burden of fixing the planetary warming that scientists say results from human activity, primarily the burning of oil, coal and natural gas.

Historically, Western nations are the biggest emitters. Currently, most CO2 emissions are coming from developing countries led by China and India as they grow their economies and lift millions of people out of poverty.

During a brief stop in Lima on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said fixing the problem is “everyone’s responsibility, because it’s the net amount of carbon that matters, not each country’s share.�

According to the U.N.’s scientific panel on climate change, the world can pump out no more than about 1 trillion tons of carbon to have a likely chance of avoiding dangerous levels of warming – defined in the U.N. talks as exceeding 2 degrees centigrade above 19th-century averages.

It already has spent more than half of that carbon budget as emissions continue to rise, driven by growth in China and other emerging economies.

Scientific reports say climate impacts are already happening and include rising sea levels, intensifying heat waves and shifts in weather patterns causing floods in some areas and droughts in others.

The U.N. weather agency said last week that 2014 could become the hottest year on record.

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MONTREAL uebec’s environmental review board has concluded that exploiting the province’s shale gas deposits is not worth the risk.

The agency’s highly anticipated report – released Monday – stated there are too many potential negative consequences to the environment and to society from extracting natural gas from shale rock along the St. Lawrence River.

The report estimated that Quebec could receive between $71 million and $475 million a year, over 25 years, in royalties from shale gas extraction. However, the risks to air and water quality and potential increases in noise and light pollution are not worth the money, it said.

Moreover, the report noted that the risks associated with shale gas drilling are exacerbated due to the gas deposits being located in the densely populated area between Montreal and Quebec City.

It is unclear how the government will respond to the report or if it will extend a moratorium on shale gas exploration that has been in place since 2011.

Marie-Catherine Leduc, a spokeswoman for Quebec’s environment minister, said the report “reveals many serious questions.�

She added the government is aware of the concerns that Quebecers have about shale gas exploration.

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“The department will take the time to analyze the report’s conclusions with rigour,� she said.

While the government’s reaction to the report is still unclear, Greenpeace Canada said it knows exactly how environmental activists will react to the review board’s findings. “Every environmental group across the country will be waving this report in front of their provincial governments,� said Keith Stewart, head of the organization’s energy campaign.

He called the report “a clear indication� that provincial governments should reconsider exploiting unconventional fossil fuels.

Several provinces currently exploit shale gas deposits including British Columbia and Alberta.

Stephane Forget, vice-president of Quebec’s federation of chambers of commerce, said the report’s conclusions are “not very positive for the development of (shale gas) in Quebec.�

However, he said the govern-

ment should allow several wells to be drilled in order to show how the report’s concerns can be addressed.

He added that the environmental review board didn’t have enough expertise to properly evaluate the financial benefits of shale gas drilling in Quebec.

The federal government says Quebec has up to 300 trillion cubic feet of natural gas trapped in shale gas, but noted that only about 20 per cent to 30 per cent of the trapped gas is typically recoverable.

Shale gas is extracted commonly by using a method known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.�

Companies inject a pressurized fluid into a well bore, cracking open parts of the underground shale rock, releasing the previously trapped natural gas.

Quebec currently receives most of its natural gas from Alberta and the United States.

Several companies with shale gas drilling rights in Quebec did not return interview requests by deadline.

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Whitehorse rocker inspired to bring sex-ed to Yukon men

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Fostering Open eXpression among Youth (FOXY), a northern non-profit that’s focused on improving the sexual health of youth, won the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize award in Ottawa last week. Whitehorse’s Graeme Peters, seen bottom right, plans to bring the group’s work to the Yukon in 2015.

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Whitehorse rock musician is part of a nonprofit that has won a $1-million prize for its plan to promote sexual health across Canada’s three territories.

Graeme Peters, the guitarist and singer for Speed Control, is a member of FOXY (Fostering Open eXpression among Youth) which won the prestigious Arctic Inspiration Prize last week in Ottawa.

The prize awards $1 million each year to groups working on important issues in Canada’s Arctic. This is the first time the prize has been awarded to a sole recipient, and Peters said he’s excited to bring its leadership programs back to the Yukon.

“It’s needed just as much here as it is anywhere else,” he said.

Created in 2012, FOXY teaches sexual health to young

women across the Northwest Territories. It also runs on-theland peer leadership retreats throughout the summer. Peer leaders then go back to their communities and act as role models to other women.

Peters met FOXY co-founders Candice Lys and Nancy MacNeill during the Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife, N.W.T. last summer.

“We were talking about what Speed Control was doing in education and how back in the day I used to be Captain Germ Fighter. I’d go to every elementary school in the territory and teach kids how to sneeze in their elbows and wash their hands.”

Beyond the club shows and tours, Speed Control also offer “RAWK Camps” where they provide new instruments to kids in communities and teach them how to create music.

“We were comparing stories and they told me what they did, and I nonchalantly said

that they should expand it to men, and it should come to the Yukon,” he added.

About a month and a half later, Peters got a call from MacNeill, who asked for his resume. She thought he had an excellent idea and wanted his help to work on a research project. It turned out to be award winning.

Peters said he plans on flying to Yellowknife next month to watch the non-profit’s workshops firsthand.

Then he’ll help Lys and MacNeill create a curriculum that can be rolled out across all three territories, to both men and women.

It’s important to break down barriers when it comes to sex, he said.

“I just know that when I had sex-ed in junior high and high school, it was a lady showing us slides of what sexually transmitted diseases looked like if left untreated and how terrible sex was,” he said.

“Everyone will have sex, it’s part of culture. It’s about creating awareness of what not to do, like don’t use Vaseline on condoms because they’ll explode and you’ll have babies.

“A lot of people get shy when talking about sex but if we can get people comfortable about it, we can break down barriers and then education will flourish.”

The rates of sexually transmitted infections are much higher in the North than elsewhere in the country. A 2011 report found that Yukon’s chlamydia rate was double the national average.

Those infections are easily preventable, said Peters.

He said he’d like to create a community-based workshop program for Yukon men based on the one used by FOXY, but make it more “guy friendly.”

His background as a rocker might come in handy, too.

“I can sing rock songs about anything, why not do it about

sex education?” he said, adding he believes the program could be implemented in the Yukon as early as the spring.

A solar energy project from Old Crow also made the shortlist for the Arctic Inspiration Prize.

The project would see the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation partner with Yukon College and Sea Breeze Microgrid Systems to use solar panels to offset the use of the remote community’s diesel generators.

“The proposed project would involve the training of community members to manage and maintain the new technology and create job opportunities in addition to providing an environmentally sustainable model for clean energy that could be applied across the North,” according to the Arctic Inspiration Prize website.

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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Rumbly, rusty and awesome: Rat rods, the vintage vehicles made into creatively ragtag rides

Mike Groll/AP Photo

Peter Duvaloois drives his Rat Rod near his shop in Saugerties, N.Y., this past November. The fast machines are pieced together from vintage parts and scrapyard finds.

of times you’ll have the shiny cars there and the signs all over them: ‘Don’t Touch! Don’t SAUGERTIES, N.Y. Touch!”’ he said. “I’ve had eter Duvaloois’ rat rods are a whole Boy Scout troop go way cooler than your car. through my truck.”

The fast machines, pieced Rat rods have been around together from vintage parts and for decades; some say the name scrapyard finds, also are rumbli- stems from hot rodders dismisser, rustier and turn more heads ing the “ratty” looks of other on the highway. cars. While there is no formal That’s pretty much the point definition, many have low clearof rat rods, which look like ances, open wheels and round post-apocalyptic hot rods. While headlights flanking old-school both are generally low-slung grilles. Volume counts, too. and loud, rat rods wear their A rat rod is simply a bluerust proudly and never touch a collar hot rod, argues Rat Rod buff cloth. Duvaloois is among Magazine editor Steve Thaemert. a horde of creative gear heads “We’re returning to the roots of hot rodding, basically, where expressing their affection for you’re trying to build somevintage vehicles by rearranging them into something both new and old-looking.

“I’m not particularly interested in how fast the truck will go,” Duvaloois said with a laugh.

“I’m interested in how cool it looks getting there.”

Duvaloois is building a rat rod based on an orange ‘35 Ford 504 Main Street public works truck at his garage, called the Rat’s Nest, about New mukluks 90 miles north of New York City. The 63-year-old retiree have arrived! has raced stock cars and built AS WELL MANY UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS, LOCAL hot rods, but he likes the more HANDMADE CRAFTS, MOCCASINS AND MORE. easygoing, don’t-worry-aboutWe have craft supplies you fingerprints-on-the-paintjob need to keep you busy all winter long! vibe of the rat rod crowd.

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thing cool with what you had,” Thaemert said. “You wanted it to be fast and you wanted it to be loud and aggressive, and it didn’t have to be perfect. It was a poor man’s entry into hot rodding.”

Thaemert believes rat rodding is more popular now. His magazine’s Facebook page has more than 1.5 million likes, and the Web is full of pictures of enthusiasts’ creations. Hundreds of rat rodders rumble in from around the Eastern Seaboard every summer for Duvaloois’ Hudson Valley gatherings.

Duvaloois’ current rat rod project should be ready to roll by the August gathering.

The public works truck from

the nearby City of Kingston is chopped down, shortened and has a ‘50 Olds Rocket engine under the hood. Duvaloois doesn’t use blueprints; he says he can’t draw. He uses paper cutouts and temporarily tacks the vehicle together to make sure it all fits.

This is the fourth rat rod Duvaloois created in seven years.

His first was built from a ‘46 Chevy pickup a friend was going to scrap. The friend said there wasn’t much left, and Duvaloois replied that’s just what he wanted. He combined the hood, cab and grille from the old Chevy with a ‘52 Dodge hemi engine, a Camaro 5-speed transmission and other pieces.

“I get such a kick out of driv-

ing this thing,” he said during a quick jaunt.

The old pseudo-Chevy gets 23 miles to the gallon on the highway, though mileage seems to be less important than the reactions he gets from passing cars.

“They’re always smiling at you and pointing, especially little old ladies and kids,” he said. “Rat rods have a cartoonish aspect to them, and little kids really pick up on that.”

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Mildly lewd remark best met with mildly sarcastic rejoinder tives of the honoree, lest the family be seen as “grubbing� for gifts.

Instead, showers should be given by dear and generous friends.

I know that this notion is often ignored these days, but is it still

by Judith nonetheless true, or am I just too old-fashioned?

Martin GENTLE READER: Only if you think that dignity is a fashion.

Etiquette rules that have an arbitrary connection to the underlying principle of manners sometimes change. For example, a lady DEAR MISS MANNERS: who allows her ankles to be visible While my husband, young son is no longer considered lewd. and I were dinner guests at a However, the rule you mention couple’s home, the man in the has a direct relationship to the couple – in front of my husband and his wife – complimented what moral imperative against soliciting on behalf of one’s family. It I was wearing, saying that it “acwill not change, no matter how centuates the right places.� many people disobey it.

To be clear, the outfit was not When legitimate changes do low-cut or revealing. I simply said, occur, you may be sure that Miss “Um ... thanks� and looked uncomfortable because I really didn’t Manners will inform you. find the remark appropriate.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A general “I like that outfit�

I retired after 37 years in the or “You look nice� would be one same job. It is customary where I thing, but to add that said outfit “accentuates the right places� was worked to have a catered party for another, especially from a married the retiree, which means speeches, cards and a gift. man (and old enough to be my I am uncomfortable with being father at that) to another man’s wife. the center of attention, so I told My husband told me later that my boss that I would be happy he thought the compliment was with the five folks in my office questionable, but at the time, he going out for drinks and a light just let it pass. dinner after work one day. I sugThe man’s wife was obviously gested a restaurant. not happy with her husband’s As it turned out, my boss came remark. But instead of saying to my desk and said they were anything to him about it, she was taking me to lunch. We walked snippy with me for the rest of the to a different restaurant, and he evening and lectured me on my bought lunch for the five of us. child-rearing.

Lunch consisted of my boss talkShould such a situation arise ing about himself. again, what would be the best way My feelings were a bit hurt to deal with a host who says some- when I received neither a card thing mildly inappropriate – while from my boss/co-workers, nor a I would still be a good guest? small gift.

GENTLE READER: ConsiderMy co-worker of 15 years is ing that the husband was lewd retiring, and they are giving her a and the wife snippy, Miss Manparty. I like her and have enjoyed ners doubts that the situation will working with her, but it will be arise again with this particular difficult for me to attend. I will couple, whom you can cross off feel awkward. I don’t know what your visiting list. the other folks in my organization Should you encounter such a were told about the lack of a party remark again, you could exclaim, at my retirement, and it has felt “I didn’t know that you used to be uncomfortable to me. a tailor!� As soon as he denies this How do I gracefully handle – and before he has a chance to this upcoming retirement of my say that he was referring to your co-worker? Can I not attend? Can figure – you should add, “That’s I wish her well with a card and a too bad. A good tailor is hard to gift and be absent at her party? find. Does anyone know one?�

GENTLE READER: Well, you got your wish about not being DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do the center of attention. But after you send an anniversary card to a 37 years, it would have been right couple who are separated? for you to be at least the topic of GENTLE READER: What would it say? “Happy anniversary, each in your own way�? “Hope you make it to the next one�?

Miss Manners would consider it more tactful to ignore the occasion.

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conversation at the ceremonial acknowledgment of your retirement, whatever form it took. It is unfortunate that when you asked for something different, your boss interpreted your request to suit himself.

That said, Miss Manners does not approve either the manners or the sentiment of expressing your dissatisfaction at the expense of a co-worker. It would be gracious of you to attend and tell everyone how lovely the party was.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I were recently invited to a concert by a friend, who said that his daughter had bought the tickets but was unable to use them. We were delighted and went with him. We offered to pay for the tickets; he declined, but we bought his dinner.

Knowing his financial situation, we sent him a check for the amount, but wonder if that was insulting.

GENTLE READER: Your exchange with your friend was both explicit and implicit. Allow Miss Manners to tell you what you said: By offering to pay for the tickets, you were saying that you were unclear about whether he was taking the opportunity to be your host or merely trying to unload the tickets. You got a definite answer when he refused your money.

By inviting him to dinner, you were reciprocating his hospitality.

So far, so good.

Then, by sending him the money that he had refused, you said, in effect, “Come on, we know how badly off you are. You can’t afford to be generous, but we can.�

Miss Manners would call that insulting.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As my partner of many years and I cannot legally get married in our home state, we plan to hold the nuptials in a place where it is, in fact, legal and hold an “open house� at our home sometime later.

The invitation would be made to a goodly number of people (around 100). We plan to provide refreshments and food, and will request that no gifts be given. We are either middle-aged or getting The Yukon home of

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there, and don’t wish to burden guests about what things we may need or want – we already have a well-set-up household. Our idea is simply to acknowledge the support and good wishes we have gotten from the community of people we know.

Is it acceptable to send out an email invitation to the people we want to invite to attend this open house, or do we need to be more formal and have printed invitations? Is it OK for us to specify we would like no gifts, and that we would just like them to show up and accept whatever hospitality our finances allow? Is this tacky?

GENTLE READER: No. Tacky is what you are avoiding doing, even though it has become common practice: making a wedding into an autobiographical extravaganza and burdening guests by not only trolling for presents, but also assigning them host functions, such as bringing food or sponsoring the arrangements.

As you are planning an informal party, you may invite them informally. However, warning guests that they are not obligated to give you presents, while well-intentioned, merely alerts them that presents are on your mind. Also, Miss Manners is sorry to report, they rush to ask her whether they should bring presents anyway, or whether you mean that you expect to be given money instead.

It helps, in this respect, that the party is not being given in immediate connection with the wedding ceremony. Your guests are less likely to think of presents if you merely call it a party, and, during the event itself, make a short announcement about your marriage.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my boss’s brother died suddenly and tragically, I, along with other employees and co-workers, went to calling hours.

The next day, the brother’s funeral was at my church, so I went to it. I was surprised that I was the only one from our workplace to do so. I thought I was showing concern and support for my boss.

But the funeral mass was a

difficult one, with sad tales of struggle and pain, and many, many tears. I didn’t know if I really belonged there, or if I was intruding on private family matters.

I wondered the same thing about the calling hours, with such an intimate thing as my boss’s dearly loved brother’s body, and all the happy family photos all around.

I don’t know if the following is relevant, but I’ll explain a little.

I’ve worked for him for two years.

He is a great boss, very friendly, though truthful and lets us know when we mess up and guides us to improving our performance.

He will stop and chat with us here and there, so we know a little about each other’s families.

When my co-worker and I first arrived at the calling hours, there was our boss. We both stood there awkwardly for a moment, then gave him a hug. It was fine, but afterward I was thinking that wasn’t really appropriate of us, was it?

Please help, so I’ll know what to do next time something like this comes up.

GENTLE READER: The variety of funeral rites does tend to sow etiquette confusion among mourners. And the situation is made worse, in your example, by the blurring between a person’s personal and professional life.

The rules are different at state funerals than at family ones. Some religious institutions expect community participation. Some families prefer more private rites. For whatever reason, your co-workers believed that the calling hours were for professional colleagues to show their respect, while the funeral itself was reserved for friends and family. This understanding does not put you in the wrong for also attending the funeral: In that case, you attended as a member of the congregation, a social relationship distinct from the professional one.

While the hug would, Miss Manners assumes, have been inappropriate if no one had died, expressions of sympathy and support offered in moments of personal crisis need not shatter normally more circumspect professional relationships.

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Lindsay Carson selected for cross-country world championships Tom Patrick News Reporter

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season of hard work has paid off for Whitehorse runner Lindsay Carson. Big time.

The 25-year-old has been selected to represent Canada at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Guiyang, China, at the end of March, Athletics Canada announced Friday.

Carson made the Canadian senior women’s team with an eighth-place finish at the 2014 Canadian Cross Country Championships at Jericho Beach in Vancouver, at the end of November.

She was then added to the six-person women’s roster after two runners who finished ahead of her forfeited their spots.

“I was pretty happy. I knew top eight qualified, but there were only six spots on the team and I kind of knew two girls ahead of me didn’t want to go,” said Carson. “But I was really excited about my race.

One of my goals was to make the worlds team.

“When they announced the team, I guess it wasn’t really a surprise but it’s always good to make things official.”

Athletics Canada is sending a team of 23 runners, including junior squads, to the world championships.

Carson is on the senior women’s team with runners from Ontario, Newfoundland and three from B.C. March will be Carson’s second time competing at the cross-country worlds as a senior competitor. She raced for Canada at the 2013 championships in Poland, placing 60th and helping the Canadian women’s team place eighth out of 15 countries.

Carson has also competed at numerous worlds at the junior level. Her top finish was 31st in junior women at the 2008 worlds in Edinburgh, Scotland.

To prepare for the worlds in Guiyang, which sit about 1,000-metres above sea level, Carson is travelling to training camp in Kenya’s Rift Valley – the home of many of the world’s best long-distance runners – in the New Year.

(Whitehorse’s Logan Roots, who placed 46th at nationals in senior men, is also heading to Kenya to train.) “(High altitude) is a major

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Whitehorse’s Lindsay Carson competes in the 2014 B.C. Provincial Cross Country Championships in October. Carson has been named to the Canadian team heading to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships this March in China.

deterrent for athletes,” said going to Kenya before.

Carson. “You want to train at “I’ve been to China before that altitude … That’s why I’m in university for field biology

course, unrelated to running, but I do feel a connection to that country, especially where

we’ll be racing. It’s more of a southern agricultural part of China that is quite beautiful.”

Carson, who placed third at the 2014 B.C. Provincial Cross Country Championships in October, will also represent Canada at the Pan-American Cross Country Cup in Barranquilla, Colombia, in February She is grateful she is able to take time off work from Golder Associates Ltd. in Whitehorse where she is an environmental engineer in training.

“I’ve been in Whitehorse about a year now and I’ve actually gotten quite a substantial amount of time off work to train in Kenya leading up to China,” said Carson.

“That wasn’t really an option last year when I just started with my company. But this time around I have enough vacation time and banked overtime, and I’m using it to live and train with the world’s best runners in the Rift Valley in Kenya, and that’s high altitude.”

“A lot of athletes won’t be training at altitude before China, so hopefully that will give me a bit of an advantage,” she added.

This season Carson has proved she is fast on trails and on pavement.

She was the top female in the eight-kilometre race at the Victoria Marathon in October and took sixth at the 2014 Canadian 10-kilometre Road Race Championships in September.

Carson, who moved to Whitehorse last year from Cambridge, Ontario, placed second out of 19,377 women runners at the Vancouver Sun Run in the spring and took second for open women (first for women 20-24) at the 2014 B.C. 10-Kilometre Championship in July.

“Everything was in preparation for qualifying for the worlds at the national championships,” said Carson. “I was able to do that and that’s kind of my highlight.

“I’ve been training quite hard through the summer and the fall, and now it’s time to take a bit of time and get strong for my long training stint in Kenya.

“I took a couple weeks off after Jericho Beach and now I’m starting to get back into workouts now.”

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Resurrected Huskies team looking for AA success Tom Patrick News Reporter

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hen the Whitehorse Huskies senior men’s hockey club scrubbed their 2010/2011 season, former owner Clayton Thomas said it was simply too expensive to have a AAA team in Whitehorse.

A few minutes later in the November 2010 interview with the News, Thomas proposed the future of the hockey team could lie in senior AA men’s hockey.

Flash forward four years and that’s exactly what’s happened.

The Whitehorse Huskies are back and will make a run for the Coy Cup, British Columbia’s AA championship trophy.

At the AA level, teams are mostly homegrown with locals filling out the majority of the roster, explained Thomas. For the Huskies’ final best-of-five series in April 2010, the Whitehorse team flew in nine players, including some former NHLers.

“At AA, it’s good hockey, you just have less money involved and less imported players,” said Thomas on Tuesday. “At the AAA level, we need $150,000 to run that operation. You’ve got to import players, pay for players. At the AA level, when you play Fort Nelson or Fort St. John, you’re playing 95 per cent local guys.”

The Huskies played two seasons of AAA in the early 1990s and won the Allan Cup – Canada’s senior amateur trophy – in 1993. After 16 years of dormancy, the team was revived in 2009 in an effort to reclaim its former glory.

But if there’s one thing the 2009/10 season proved, Whitehorse hockey fans can’t be depended on to purchase tickets and support a local team – or, at least, a losing local team.

Approximately 770 fans attended the Huskies’ season opener in November 2009, a game that saw the Huskies’ only win of the season, going 4-2 over the Powell River Regals.

As losses for the Huskies piled up, the bleachers in Whitehorse’s Takhini Arena got emptier and emptier.

In the Huskies final series of the season – a match-up against the Regals to reach the Allan Cup – a total of 514 fans attended the final three games.

That’s an average of about 171

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Whitehorse Huskies’ Kristian Jefkins is tripped by Andy Welsh of the Powell River Regals during the Huskies final home game during the 2009/10 season. The Huskies have been resurrected as a AA team this year.

fans for each.

Ticket sales fell short of covering the cost of Outside players and covering the travel costs of the Regals, which the Huskies organization was on the hook for. The Huskies finished the season with a 1-10 record.

With a lot more local talent to draw from this year, the timing was right for a AA Huskies team, said Thomas, the team organizer and player.

“The time was right. A lot of the local guys we didn’t have last time came back from college and are permanent residents now,” said Thomas. “It wasn’t all just that. Me and Evan Campbell and Kane Dawe went to the Coy

Cup last year with Fort Nelson and got a good idea of what the hockey was, met some people involved … So we decided to fire it up all over again.”

To be eligible for the Coy Cup, the Huskies are required to play a minimum of six games against AA teams from the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association.

The Whitehorse team is off to a good start. The Huskies won a two-game away series against the Fort Nelson Yeti a week-and-ahalf ago.

The Huskies, who have Mike Tuton as head coach, took a 7-6 overtime win over the Yeti on Dec. 6. Forwards Campbell

and Dawe each registered a hat trick while teammate Daniel Clethro added another. In net for Whitehorse was Brian Power, who played for the Huskies in the 2009/10 season.

Whitehorse then took a 3-2 shootout win over the Yeti on Dec. 7. Tyrell Hope and Campbell scored for the Huskies in regulation before Thomas and Dawe scored in the shootout.

The Huskies will welcome the Yeti for a pair of home games Jan. 9 and 10, and will host the Powell River Regals Jan. 30 and 31.

The Huskies will then head to Fort St. John for a series against the Flyers in March. The win-

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“This is a Whitehorse team, we’re going to be skating the best three lines that are available every night that we play,” said Thomas. “We’re going to be skating 25 guys at practices so we can be skating some good high-speed scrimmages.”

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Whitehorse’s Emily Nishikawa races in a FIS World Cup in Norway on Dec. 6. Nishikawa produced a career best 29th in a World Cup in Switzerland on Saturday.

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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rom the outset of the season, Whitehorse’s Emily Nishikawa had a specific goal for the World Cup races in Europe: to crack the top 30.

She accomplished it over the weekend.

Nishikawa raced to 29th in the women’s 10-kilometre classic in a

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“I am very happy with that race!” said Nishikawa in an email to the News. “Getting into the top 30 has been a big goal of mine, so it feels really good to achieve that.

No Canadian woman has been in the top 30 in a distance race for a few years now, so this result is really good for Canadian skiing.”

The 29th-place finish marks the 25-year-old’s best-ever result on the World Cup circuit. It also earns Nishikawa her first World Cup points and gives her the ranking of 71st on the FIS World Cup circuit.

Nishikawa, who was the only Canadian team skier in the field of 60 skiers, finished the 10-kilometre race in 31:02.7, 2:31.9 behind gold medalist Therese Johaug of Norway.

Nishikawa’s previous best World Cup finish was 34th in a 15-kilometre skiathlon at a World Cup event in Alberta in December 2012. She came close to that three weeks ago, taking 38th in a field on 76 skiers in the women’s 10-kilometre classic at the FIS World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland.

Just over a week ago Nishikawa took part in her first World Cup

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Nishikawa competed for Canada at the Sochi Games at the start of the year, making her the first Yukon cross-country skier to compete at the Olympics since 1992. She led the Canadian team in two races in Sochi, topping out with a 42nd place finish in the 15-kilometre skiathlon.

She finished last season with two gold and a silver at the Haywood Ski Nationals in March, placing second in aggregate open women.

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mini-tour event of the season, in Lillehammer, Norway. With improved results each stage, she placed 76th in a 1.5-kilometre sprint, 67th in five-kilometre free and 42nd in the 10-kilometre pursuit classic, putting her 46th overall out of 74 skiers.

Nishikawa will race again this Saturday for the final FIS World Cup event of 2014. The event was scheduled to take place in La Clusaz, France, but has been moved to Davos due to a lack of snow.

“So we are staying here for another week,” said Nishikawa.

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One point separates top scores at archery tourney

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Whitehorse’s Jacy Sam produced the second highest score at the Winter Archery Tournament at Takhini Elementary on Sunday. Fifteen archers took part in the tournament.

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he top two scores at the Winter Archery Tournament were posted by archers with compound bows. That’s where the similarities end.

Only one point separated Paul Getson, in the men’s 50+ division, and 17-year-old Jacy Sam, in the female cadet divison, at the tournament hosted by the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle on Sunday at Takhini Elementary School.

Getson, who had the high score on the day with a 438, just got back into archery this year after a roughly 10-year break. He was using a bow he bought in 1995.

“A couple years ago I got a new string for the bow because the strings do wear out eventually, and I restrung it but then developed a cataract on my shooting eye,” said Getson. “A year ago in

October I had the cataract fixed.”

“I’m surprised I shot as much as I did today,” he added. “The way I was shooting the last couple weeks, I was lucky if I was hitting the target.”

Sam competed in her first archery competition – an outdoor competition – in October.

She finished Sunday with a score of 437 as the top female, just a point behind Getson.

“I tried to beat him – it didn’t work,” said Sam. “I was just having fun. I think of tournaments and competitions like this as a fun event because it doesn’t happen all the time throughout the year.

“Paul and I were having a little one-on-one – who could get the best score.”

Sam is the alternate for Yukon’s archery team heading to the Canada Winter Games this February in Prince George, B.C.

On the four-person team are Kyland Simon and Surene Pretorius for recurve, and Elias Barlow-White and Nila Helms for compound.

Simon shot a 309 and Helms a 408 on Sunday.

“I just do it for fun – that’s the whole thing,” added Getson.

“Eventually I’d like to do a little hunting (for) small game and I’m at the point where I think I could hit something if I had to.”

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2-BDRM EXECUTIVE country cottage, wood/oil heat, all amenities, beautiful river/mountain view, 1/2 hr north of downtown, available immed or Jan 1, $1,400/mon + utils. 393-2684

SHOP FOR rent in Titanium Way. Energy efficient including boiler & hotwater tank, 14Ęź high ceiling, 980 sq ft, available January 1, $1,500/mon + elec. Call 335-9732 or 335-9529 after 5pm

Beautifully ďŹ nished ofďŹ ce space is available in the Taku Building at 309 Main Street.

3-BDRM 2-BATH condo, furnished w/new couch, new 8-person table, bedroom set, flat screen TV, located in Takhini North behind school, $2,000/mon + utils. denali.gms@gmail.com

t kitchen area; t board/meeting room; t 10 ofďŹ ces/rooms; t reception/waiting area; t lots of windows, very bright. t 4 dedicated parking stalls with plug ins;

t plenty of on street parking for clients/ residents right at the building; t very quiet; t 2nd oor of building is all residential

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2-BDRM HOUSE, Copper Ridge, lg back patio, carport, RV pkg, close to svcs, easy access to Hmltn Blvd and dntn, avail immed, $1,550/mo + utils. 393-2747/334-2747 CABIN, 25 mins from town, wood heat, water delivery. 668-6885 1-BDRM APT, Porter Creek, clean, quiet, private ent, N/P, avail immed, $800/mon.

332-8801 CABIN, MENDENHALL area, outhouse, propane cook stove, wood stove, cut wood off property, private, pets/dog teams welcome, N/S, weekend/short term retreat, $250/mon. 456-7447 2-BDRM CONDO-STYLE apt, Hillcrest, responsible tenants, renovated, clean, fresh paint, 5 appliances, carport, N/S, no dogs, $1,425/mon + elec heat + dd. 333-0085 STUDIO APT, Riverdale, quiet, bright, private, attached to home on main level, private ent, full bath, laundry on site, utils incl, new renos, N/S. 633-5617 1-BDRM BSMT suite, Porter Creek, sep ent, w/d, N/S, N/P, $1,100/mon incl heat/power.

Stephanie 335-2090 1-BDRM LEGAL suite, Copper Ridge, Internet and TV satellite incl, avail Jan. 1, N/S, N/P, refs & dd reqĘźd, $1,000/mon + elec.

334-9087 DOWNTOWN HOUSE, 3 small bdrms, new floors/appliances, dd & refs reqĘźd, $1,200/mo + utils. 250-918-9019 for details DOWNTOWN HOME, 1 1/2 blocks from Main St, 2-bdrm on main floor, 1 basement bedroom/office, incl heat, WiFi, off-street parking, pet considered, refs reqĘźd.

668-3907 WANTED: NICE roommate at Marsh Lake, animals welcome, N/S, $500/mon. 660-4321 1-BDRM BASEMENT suite, downtown, furnished incl TV & kitchen utensils, N/S, N/P, responsible tenants only, $1,350/mon incl heat, elec, Internet. 334-1130 3-BDRM, 5 appliances, bright, sunny, large deck, claw foot tub, open concept, just renovated, looks great, avail immed, $1,650/mon + utils. 336-2533 LARGE 12X24 room, Porter Creek, sep entrance, shared kitchen & bath, avail immed, $750/mon + dd. 334-4568 OFFICE SPACE available Jan 12/15, 1 block from Main, $1,200/mon, 516 sq ft, security access, onsite free parking, wheelchair accessible. 667-2802 ROOM, DOWNTOWN, female preferred, fully furnished, N/S, N/P, refĘźs required, avail now until May 2015, $650/mon + utils.

668-5185

Midnight Sun Executive & Vacation suites •Located downtown, weekly or monthly •3-bedroom furnished suites •Well equipped kitchen •Linen & towels provided •Includes cable, Internet & telephone •Perfect for relocation, corporate & vacation rentals •No smoking, no pets •Weekly housekeeping available Home away from home. www.midnightsunvr.com Phone 667-2255 FOR RENT Prime Retail Store/Office/Clinic/Cafe Corner of 4th Avenue & Ogilvie Street •1,900 sq ft •Ceramic tile & carpet •Infloor heating, parking, •Bay windows, 867-399-3671 or sangerer@hotmail.com ROOM IN 1st level apt, Riverdale, male, everything included, $600/mon. 668-2998 or 336-0125 LOFT, SUIT 1-2 people, 25 mins from downtown, heat/power incl, shared washroom in main house, rent negotiable for work around ranch or $600/mon. 667-7844

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 QUIET SENIOR woman desperately seeking clean room while waiting for seniors housing, will pay up to $500/mon. 633-6677

Real Estate 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 Condo Suite in Nanaimo, B.C. Quality construction+materials, partially furnished w/kitchen appliances, small but well organized 300 sq ft space in quiet residential neighbourhood.

Transit, park, shopping nearby.

Low condo fees+utilities.

Asking $85,000.

Call 867-660-4516 YUKON RANCH, 160 acres, 4-bdrm log house, rentable loft, income year round with hay, horse boarding, beef sales, $1,490,000.

667-7844

Help Wanted SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Training Provided Apply in person to: TAKHINI TRANSPORT #9 Lindeman Road, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-456-2745 WANTED: LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST for new beauty shop in Porter Creek Mall PatĘźs Hairstyling & Barber Shop 633-5395 332-0784

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!

CANADIAN LYNDEN TRANSPORT Looking for Class 1 Drivers With Super B experience E-mail resume to: abjork@lynden.com or Fax 867-668-3196 Call 867-668-3198

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

Specializing in estate clean-up & buy-outs.

The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.

333-0717 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 MCDONALDS H O C K E Y cards from 1991-92 to 2009/10, almost every card issued incl. 27 unopened paks from each year, over 1,200 cards, $1,000 firm. 633-3154.

WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. 633-3154 CFL FOOTBALL cards, 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,400.

633-3154 TRADING CARDS, binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. 633-3154 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154 COLLECTION OF 1,000 + vinyl records from 70s, 80s & 90s, rock, country & blues.

334-4568 WOLF HIDE, large tanned timber wolf pelt, typical grey & white colour, $500. 668-3632 lv msg

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 36 PAPERBACK mysteries, various authors, $25. 633-3154

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We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, rifles & ammo.

G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL

is inviting applications for

Chair for Off Settlement Land Working Group Reporting to the Executive Council, the Chair for this committee will guide discussions around this issue but remain neutral in their position at all times. The working group is comprised of two General Council members, TTC Finance director, TTC Implementation and Negotiations Director, TTC Legal Counsel and a member of the Executive Council.

GOLD NUGGET watch, brand new, double ram set, paid $4,200, asking $3,000 firm.

393-4796 or cell 336-2146 YUKON WILDLIFE Conservation stamps, rare and unique collection of 13 stamps, from 1996-2008, beautiful artwork depicting Yukon birds and wildlife, $150. 633-3154

WALL TENT, 14X16X6, 12 oz canvas, new, never used, $1,200. 334-8335 MOUNTAIN EQUIP wms down coat, sz XS, black, $75, MEC pile-lined jacket, wms large, $60, LandĘźs End fleece-lined hooded jacket, wms L, $30. 311B Hanson St. 32ĘźX16ĘźX6Ęź WALL tent, new, never used, $2,000. 334-8335 BERKELEY 5PL pressure pump with Pro Pressure Tank, PS6H-505, new, never used, $550. 334-8335 1965-66 TOPPS Hockey Cards, complete set, great shape, $1,500. Ross @ 633-3154 4-DRAWER FILING cabinet, exc shape, $350. 332-6565

is looking for a

Full-time DISHWASHER

The chair will have excellent mediation skills, analytical reasoning ability, and writing skills. At the outset, the Chair is tasked with assisting the working group in drafting terms of reference and a work plan for approval by Executive Council. The Chair will report to Executive Council quarterly to provide an update on the progress of the working group as identified in the work plan. The availability of the working group and the work plan will dictate the tenure of the working group. The presentation to General Council on their findings may also result in additional discussion and reporting.

$12 PER HOUR Apply with resume ~ NOC 6711

In order to ensure neutrality, the Chair will not be a TTC citizen, the spouse of a TTC citizen, or TTC staff.

For further information call 867.390.2532 ext. 304 Please quote the job title in the subject line of your email, fax and/or cover letter: HR & Staff Development Officer Teslin Tlingit Council Box 133 Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 f. 867.390.2176 humanresources@ttc-teslin.com

Closing Date: Monday, January 5, 2015

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.ttc-teslin.com

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

Community Kitchen Volunteer Task Description: Working with the Community Kitchen Coordinator, volunteers will help with the preparation of a weekly meal provided for free or by donation to an average of 35 women per week, ranging from 40 -60 women plus kids. The Volunteer will help with food prep, set up, and clean up.

Responsibilities include: assisting with food preparation of weekly nutritious meal; assisting with set-up of chairs, tables, and creation of a welcoming atmosphere; assisting with clean-up, dishes, compost, and garbage removal; collect donations; creating a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

Requirements: ability to respect confidentiality; willingness to work with women of all ages and from all backgrounds; willingness to work independently and take initiative; ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Time Commitment: minimum of 4 hours per week, Tuesday evening and/or Wednesday daytime Incentive for the Volunteer: helping out women in need; reference letter from VFWC; delicious meal.

Supervisor: the volunteer will be supported by the Community Kitchen Coordinator at VFWC

Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic Program Task Description: The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre runs an annual volunteer income tax clinic from February to April, to offer free basic tax filing services to low-income women. The clinic is staffed by volunteers and takes place in the Women’s Centre.

Responsibilities include: Greeting and welcoming women from a diversity of backgrounds; Preparation of basic income tax; Online filing of basic income tax returns; Requesting information from Canada Revenue Agency, if necessary.

Requirements: basic knowledge of income tax preparation; ability to respect confidentiality; willingness to work with women of all ages and from all backgrounds; willingness to work independently and take initiative; organization and time management; experience with online income tax filing program.

Time Commitment: minimum of 4 hours per week, February until April; training webinar and orientation of 3-4 hours.

Incentive for the Volunteer: helping out women in need; reference letter from VFWC. Supervisor: the volunteer will be supported by the Program Coordinator at VFWC; CRA staff in Surrey will be available for technical questions.

For more information, contact Hillary Aitken, Program Coordinator or Diane Petrin, 503 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, E mail: vfwc@northwestel.net, Phone: (867) 667-2693.

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

E MPLOYMENT O PPORTUNITY

2 PS2, $90 ea, PS1 portable, $75, 2 Game Boy colours, $45 & $50, Wii controller $10.

334-8873 JOTUL F500 WOODSTOVE, non-catalytic, front and side-loading, matte black, up to 24" logs, heats up to 2,000 sqft, exc cond, $1,500 obo. 633-2091 PIONEER FEATHER-LITE parka, menʟs sz med, like new, $175, snowmobile suit, unisex down insulated, $75. 633-3053 ORGANIC GARLIC •Eight varieties •Smooth to bold, not bitter •Large Cloves •$14/pound I grew & harvested this garlic in B.C. in summer of 2014 before moving to the Yukon 867-332-0417 STEEL BUILDINGS...�REALLY BIG SALE!�

All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca WOMENĘźS MEDIUM 100% down Woods parka, real Coyote fur trim, $125 firm.

668-7828 ANTIQUE METAL toboggan, exc shape, offers. 332-6565 PERSIAN CARPET, Habibian Nain, creme/blue, tan, red trim, 600 knots psi, 5'X8', bought mid-east, appraised/docs at $5,500, offers, great in L/R, dining rm, home, cabin, 867-456-4109. herbeeking@hotmail.com

CARCROSS TAGISH FIRST NATION

SAWMILL 42" insert tooth head saw/carriage/6cyl gas engine, complete $1,500.

867-633-5575

Director of Heritage, Lands & Natural Resources

250 GALLON turtle tank, good cond, new lid & valve, $250. 393-2332

CLOSING DATE: January 15, 2015 STATUS: Full Time (2-year term) SALARY: CTFN Wage Scale Level 16 JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Senior Government OfďŹ cial and Executive Council, the Director of Heritage, Lands & Natural Resources is responsible for Lands, Natural Resources, Heritage and for integrating the four elements of the Values and Virtues of Life (mental, emotional, spiritual and physical) into the development, delivery and management of these programs for the Carcross Tagish First Nation. The director will ensure the programs reect life’s four stages - child, youth, adult and elder. The Director must be willing to change with the ongoing evolution of CTFN circle governance; and other related duties as requested.

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8F UIBOL BMM UIPTF XIP BQQMZ BOE BEWJTF UIBU POMZ UIPTF TFMFDUFE GPS GVSUIFS DPOTJEFSBUJPO XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE 1SFGFSFODF XJMM CF HJWFO UP $BSDSPTT 5BHJTI 'JSTU Nation citizens on all competitions for CTFN. $BOEJEBUFT BQQMJDBUJPOT SFTVNFT TIPVME DMFBSMZ EFNPOTUSBUF UIFJS SFMBUFE qualiďŹ cations, since selection for further consideration will be based on the information provided. Job descriptions are available from the Department of Human Resource Development.

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Please apply to: Carcross/Tagish First Nation Human Resource Administrator Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Phone: (867) 821-824251 Ext 8213 or 8269 Fax: (867) 821-3903 Email: patricia.james@ctfn.ca or tanya.james@ctfn.ca

NORTH FACE Codura menĘźs rain jacket, size XL, new cond, $50. 660-5101 DOG SLED suitable for one or more dogs, made with birch, weighs approximately 25lbs, interchangeable runner inserts, never used, offers.

668-4876 MOVING OUT sale, DVDs, kitchen items, book shelves, kitchen table, exercise gear, camping gear, outdoor furniture, garage in back, 27 Mallard way, Dec. 20 8:30am-12pm PC INDOOR cooking grill, $40; oval mirrors, 24�X31�, rectangular, 31�X43�, momʟs ruby ring, amber earrings & pendants. 311B Hanson St. OVAL OIL/FUEL tank with stand, $400 obo.

633-6502 3100 WATT Powerease generator, never used, $375. 393-2332 33 CC ice auger, as new, $225 obo.

633-6502 GAS POWERED 225 amp Hobart arc welder, 17hp Kohler engine, mounted on 4-wheeled wagon, $1,200 obo. 633-6502 FURNITURE, COUCHES, dining room/bedroom sets, office sets, electronics, big-screen TVs, surround sound systems, contractor tools, wetsaws, ladders, David @ 333-0772 to book viewing time WW II German submarine leathercoat, needs some needlework, $195 obo.

399-3920 MODERN CHANDELIER, quite new, beautiful, stainless steel, round, $350 incl 4 LED bulbs. 633-4139 GRAENSFORS BRUKS Sweden, axes, 4 different sizes, all new, log building tools including Veritas log scribe, all new. 660-4723 or 332-5450 or email for pictures and prices wolf@northwestel.net OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS decorations, spiral trees, lights, huge wreath, wrapping paper.

332-4455 MONITOR SPACE heater, new, never installed, oil fired, model 2200 for approx 1,000 sq ft, incl thru wall kit, manual, templates, $1,500. 668-7355 lv msg ARTWORK BY Halin de Repentigny, Bombay Peggyʟs building in Dawson City, framed, 20x24�, $2,100. 668-7355 YUKON PARKA, full-length, original design, blue duffle, Kelly green shell, white fur, sm/med, sz 8-10, $250. 668-4949 eves LINOLEUM, 9.5'X12' piece, new, off-white colour, tile pattern, $65. 456-7880 eves TIDY TANK 600 litre, baffled, 12v pump w/filter, long Arctic grade hose & auto shut-off swivel nozzle, $750. 333-0117 IBEX VALLEY GREENHOUSE AND GIFTS 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheet sets King, Queen, Double, Twin, 12 colours Purses and Fairy Garden Decor Free delivery to Whitehorse 335-2210 or 633-4415 IPHONE 4S, good condition, Bell or Virgin mobile free of contract, $225. 334-6087 STERLING SILVER spoon collection in display cases, spoons from different parts of the world, open to trade/offers. 333-9020

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Miscellaneous for Sale WOODWORKING TOOLS, Porter Cable 890Z combi router, accessories & bits $295, Dewalt laminate trimmer, $70, Makita power planer, $90, Veritas hand planes/scrapers, 2 for $120. 668-7361 CRAFT, HOBBY, ribbon supplies, dinosaur diarama, resist step exerciser, pocket charts, 36X30 Levi jeans, new & used, HO starter set tracks. 667-7144 CANON EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera, full-frame 22.3MP, 6 fps, low-light sensitivity, full HD video 1080p/30p, battery, charger, strap, cap, interface cable, box/manual, exc cond, $2,700. 667-6472

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

✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (6 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery

OLA, SMALL Dora TV, cw/remote & hand-held joystick, Dora game, $75 obo.

334-0423 LG 42" plasma TV, $25. 668-5882 NEW 55" smart TV, few weeks old, LG model 55LB5800, new price $895, asking $775. Call/txt Matt at 332-1281

Musical Instruments PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com YAMAHA CLAVINOVA piano model CVP509, check wonderful features on Internet, perfect for beginners or advanced players, over $9,000 in stores, asking $6,200.

Serge 667-2196 after 5pm TECKNICS DIGITAL piano, beautiful Christmas gift, exc cond, $750. 334-2779 Guitar/Bass and Music Theory Lessons with Jim Holland in the Takhini Hot Springs area starting in January 2015.

Beginners to intermediate Call for times and prices 867-335-0396 ACOUSTIC GUITAR Yamaha F 310 with CNB gig bag soft case, like new, played once, great Christmas gift, $150 firm.

660-4723 or 332-5450 GUITAR RAVEN Acoustic A-series with case, 660-5101 SEAGULL ACOUSTIC 12-string guitar w/electric pickup, c/w hard case, tuner & music, $450. 393-2332 PIANOS FROM certified piano technician, all come with warranty and after sales tuning, both uprights & a grand piano available, call to view. 333-3941 ACOUSTIC GUITAR, $200, electric guitar, $200, both like new, $300 for both. 667-2940 SMALL VIOLIN, like new, barely played, child's size, $100. Rae 334-0423 YAMAHA DTX500 drums, electronic drum set pre assembled rack system, purchased late 2011, used very little, $750. 668-2659 YAMAHA ACOUSTIC electric guitar, built in electric tuner, model APX500II, cut away, black, c/w soft shell case, guitar strap, new strings, sounds good, $250. 333-9084 YAMAHA FLUTE 581, made in Japan, exc cond. 336-1978 CLARINET, $300. 334-8873

Firewood EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432 FIREWOOD Clean, beetle-kill, dry Ready for pick-up, $230/cord or Local delivery, $250/cord Prices include GST 1/2 cords also available for pick-up only Career Industries @ 668-4360 or 668-4363 332-1939 (cell) DJG CONTRACTING Delivering single/multiple cord orders cut to length 20 cords in tree length Pick up in Whitehorse or Haines Junction Call or text David at 332-8327

USED VEHICLE SPECIALS!!

4"-&4 t #0%: 4)01 t 1"354 t 4&37*$&

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser STOCK #1411 ............... $23,790 2012 Toyota Yaris STOCK #1409 ............................ $13,995 2014 Nissan PathďŹ nder STOCK #7388A ............ $36,900 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L V8/ #7501B............... $27,795 2011 Chev Colorado STOCK #7519B .....................$18,290

1989 CADILLAC Seville, 4-dr, original paint, interior & chrome, like new, c/w mechanical check, low mileage, immaculate, stored inside, drive it away for $1,000. 689-4624 1987 JEEP Cherokee, 4 litre, auto, runs well but trans slips occasionally, $500 as is.

867-634-2122.

1980 CORVETTE, manual, P/S, P/B, leather interior, rebuilt from frame up. 336-8850 for details

Trucks

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 STOCK #7514B

$

32,795

We Sell Trucks!

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MasterCard

BLU-RAY DISC/DVD Sony Home Theatre System, less then 1 yr, $850 obo. 332-6678

MicMac

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

TVs & Stereos ARTICULATING TV wall mount rack, 180�, & 50� Toshiba LED TV, less then 1 yr, like new, $850 obo. 332-6678

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STOCK #7479A

21,975

S.A. vouchers accepted.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Beetle killed Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads $150 per cord Also offering approx 8-cord orders Delivered to Whitehorse Call Clayton @ 867-335-0894 STANDING DRY FIREWOOD for sale •Free delivery in the city •$250/cord for 18� or bigger •Half cords available Call 633-5041 for more information DRY SPRUCE FIREWOOD Cut to length 16� and up From Haines Junction Local delivery $250 per cord 456-2035 CB FIREWOOD $250/cord $240/cord for multiple cords of 4 or more 335-4065 or 633-3086 QUALITY DRY FIREWOOD $250 per cord Leave message for David 332-1300

Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL REMINGTON .270 win mag, exc cond, wood stock, very accurate, $650, PAL reqʟd.

689-2127 WANTED: SINGLE shot .22 long rifle, preferably bolt action, also Savage model over/under .22 long rifle/20 gauge. Sofia at 867-689-6888 AYA (SPANISH) 12-gauge boxlock sxs shotgun, vg to exc cond, trade for good quality 16-gauge sxs or sell for $475. 633-2443 UTAS UTS-15, 12-gauge tactical shotgun, pump action bullpup, two 7-round magazine tubes, 28.3� overall length with a 18.5� barrel, chambered for 2 3/4" and 3". 334-5200 NORINCO .22 semi-auto (Browning clone) take-down rifle, new in box, unfired, $175.

633-2443 DOMINION ARMS 16-gauge single shot shotgun, new in box, unfired, $150.

633-2443

Wanted WANTED: BOAT trailer suitable for 18-25Ęź boat, fixer-upper ok, must have brakes, no rollers or boat perch is ok. 668-5207 WANTED: LADIES cross-country ski boots, 3-pin toe, size 8. 660-5101 WANTED: WOMENĘźS Yukon parka in good condition, size 14 or 16. 668-7903 WANTED: ROCKBAND for Wii guitar and drum set, must be in workable condition.

633-4807 WANTED: HIDE to help 8 yr old girl with circulation problems sleep warmly, Beaver or anything larger, not picky. Kristina 633-3392 WANTED: 1 volume set of Uncle ArthurĘźs Bedtime Stories by Arthur Maxwell in good cond, prefer copyright 1986. 821-4338 CANDLE-MAKER 633-2037

FOR candle scraps.

Cars 1999 FORD Taurus, interior/exterior excellent, great mechanical shape, current mechanical cert, 5 new winter tires, well maintained, must be seen, 103,000km, $2,900.

335-3570 1990 TOYOTA Camry, 5-spd standard, c/w winter & summer tires. 668-2253

2006 Toyota Corolla STOCK #7501A

9,200

$

SOLD!

17,290

2007 DODGE 2500 HD SLT, full crew cab, short box, 139,000kms, 5.7 Hemi, most options, immaculate, new tires & windshield, $17,000. Don at 393-4397

2010 D O D G E Laramie 1500, fully loaded,108000 kms, ridged light bar, power sun roof, soft box cover, DVD/MP3 CD player, back up camera, $29,999. Jim or Jill 867-634-2318

2003 FORD F350, crew cab, 4X4, long box, 200,000kms, very clean inside & out, lots of options, priced to sell. 334-3876 (cell)

STOCK #7527A

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2007 CHEV 2500HD, Crew Cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes/battery, $15,000 obo. 633-4311

2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic V-8, 6L gas, crew cab, 8Ęź box, recent frontend overhaul, new rubber, 161,000 kms, $14,000.

John 633-5665 after Noon

2010 FORD F250 XLT, 6.4L diesel, ext cab, 6ʟ9� box, great condition, clean, regular oil changes, reliable truck, never used for work, $20,500 obo. 333-9367

2009 Kia Sorento

2008 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, incredible upgrades, new lift kit, includes Iron Cross bumper, new tires, new sound system, $22,900 obo. 335-5882

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

$

Cheque, Cash

2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 extended cab truck, 4 doors, silver exterior, black interior, new tires, all receipts since new, warranty, $13,800, trades considered.

333-9020

2009 CHEV Colorado 4X4, ext cab, auto, V6, P/W, P/D, cruise, radio/CD, reduced to $5,995. 336-2029

WE BUY USED CARS

1999 CHEVROLET 1/2 ton 4X4, ext cab, c/w winch, head rack & rails, storage bins, reduced to $5,950. 336-2029 1999 GMC Safari Van, fully equipped for camping, bed, propane stoves, cooler, winter tires, tire chains, new alternator, battery, 198,000km, $3,500 obo. 335-8444, Whitehorse or Dawson

www.micmactoyota.com

SALVAGE SALE

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

Bids close at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014. Contact Irving Collision Repairs (867-667-6315) for viewing appointment & information.

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2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe, 2.0T, fully loaded, 6-spd standard w/cargo tray, winter front mats, new winter tires/rims, oil pan heater, 12,000 kms, $27,500 obo. 334-9039 2009 NISSAN Maxima, low kms, fully loaded, many options, must sell, 668-5869 evenings 2008 VW Jetta, reliable, fuel efficient, low km, well maintained w/synthetic oil, fully loaded, cold weather equipped, clean inside/out, $8,800. 334-3049 2007 SUBARU WRX, immaculate, 73,000 km, 5-spd, sunroof, CD, winter/summer tires, black, 5-dr, performance enhancements, maintenance records, $16,000. 668-3416 2005 HONDA Odyssey, 49,000km, vg shape, non-smoking, winter/summer tires each w/aluminum rims, spare tire original size, recent inspection, $10,800. 660-4137 2004 CHRYSLER Sebring for sale or trade for any goods or services, $500 obo.

336-1141 2002 KIA Rio, hatchback, auto, 4-cyl, 137,000 kms, very nice car, $2,600.

456-4422 2001 FORD Taurus 4-dr, 114,500kms, cruise, P/W, P/L, V6 auto, 4 winter tires, reduced to $2,300. 336-2029 2000 CHRYSLER Intrepid, 4-dr, 6-cyl, auto, 196,000 kms, (needs engine), $600.

336-2029 2000 MAZDA Protege, drives excellent, economical, new winter tires & brakes, 258,000 km, $1,900. 633-2224 1999 FORD Taurus, great car, 4-dr, 103,000 km, 5 new winter tires, runs perfectly, well maintained, exc interior/exterior, mechanicĘźs cert, $2,900. 335-3570

YEAR 2008 2006 2006

MAKE Mazda Toyota Chev

MODEL B300 Tundra Silverado

FILE NUMBER 841704 824934 795296

BRANDING Salvage Salvage Salvage

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for safely completing all fleet and commercial mechanical repairs to trucks, trailers, and other equipment at our shop in Whitehorse, Yukon. Ideally you have achieved your journeyman status of the Heavy Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic or Truck & Transport Mechanic program and are able to diagnose and complete repairs on all aspects of heavy equipment. This position will also entail completion of work orders, oering direction and assistance to apprentice mechanics, and any other duties applicable to the job.

Wage:

Starting at $40.00/hr and up, based on experience along with medical and insurance benefits.

Schedule:

This position has a Monday through Friday work week, with shifts from 8:00am – 5:00pm and overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications and Skills: • • • • • • • •

High School Diploma Red-Seal Journeyman status in Heavy Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic and/or Truck & Transport Mechanic CVIP License is an asset, or must be willing to obtain.

Previous experience with repair of on-road heavy duty equipment is an asset Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the willingness to learn Excellent interpersonal skills with proven leadership ability Ability to triage the work in the Mechanics shop Knowledge of the technology side of the Mechanics job would be a huge asset as well.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious and enthusiastic individual looking for a career with a vibrant and growth oriented company. If this sounds like something that would interest you, we want to hear from you.

Our preferred method of application is to email resumes to: sheldon@pnwgroup.ca We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Applications are being accepted until December 19th 2014.

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1996 CHEV, 2WD, 3500 HD, long w/b, rust-free, 6.5 turbo diesel, 5-spd, new clutch, 8,000 kg GVW, packs 4 cords firewood, 10-bolt wheels, comes with parts trk, $5,000.

Don at 393-4397

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER: 5VFT 'SJ QN QN t 4BU BN QN $-04&% 4VOEBZT .POEBZT

633-6019

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17

2014

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

1995 FORD Econoline cargo van, V8 auto, running cond, good body, as is, $500 obo.

333-0100 1992 MITSUBISHI Delica, 4WD, 7 passenger van, right-hand drive, good running cond, good body, as is, $2,300. Steve 333-0100 1990 CHEV Blazer for parts, 4.3L engine, auto, good running cond, 4 winter studded tires/rims hardly used. bigeasy.613@gmail.com for info 1990 TOYOTA Hiace, 8-passenger, camping or handicap minivan, 4X4 auto, 4-cyl diesel, auto, 133,000 kms, will consider offers or trades, 333-9020 1986 FORD F150 4x4, 4-speed manual, 302 V8 gas engine, good running cond, as is, $800. bigeasy.613@gmail.com

Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $125 ea or all for $400. 633-3053 5 BRAND new Goodyear 245/75-17� 10ply mud/snow tires, $420 cost each, will sell for $325/ea obo, only sold as a complete set, will not fit my truck. Call 332-1374 15� RIMS with 5x108 bolt pattern, came off Ford Focus, used 1 winter, $100 obo.

335-2092

LOST/FOUND LOST

FOUND

t Mayo and Burma rd, male, pomeranian x, light brown, wearing a brown leather collar no tags, answers to Keech, Contact Deb @ 333-0744 (19/11/14) t Granger, neutered male, DMH, brown tabby with white patch under chin, no collar, answers to Moo, Contact Kim @ 336-1416 t Alsek, Riverdale area, female siamese, very petite, answers to Rachel. Black paw, black face. Very skittish. Please contact Richard @689-2535 (16/12/14)

t Cowley Creek, 1 yrs old, male, shepherd X husky, wearing a black collar no tags on it, Contact Cheryl @ 456-2332 ( 06/12/14)

RUNNING AT LARGE...

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

1997 TOYOTA 4-Runner, 2.7L, 5-spd, power train, axles, body parts & electrical items.

333-0100

2009 POLARIS Razr 800 atv with V-plow, lots of accessories, trades considered.

333-9020

4 GOODYEAR Assurance 265/65 R18 radial tires w/aluminum rims, mud & snow, mounted c/w pressure indicators, from 2014 Chev True North, only 5000 km on tires, $600 obo. 668-3197

1982 YAMAHA XJC650J street bike, needs work & parts, $600 obo. 633-5155

4 FIRESTONE tires, LT245/75 R17, 60% good, 4 tires 275/65 R18, 60% good, 2 tires, 245/75 R16, 50% good. John at 689-9212

2009 POLARIS IQ touring 2-person snow machine, 4-stroke, reverse, elec start, block heater, hand/thumb warmers for driver/passenger, 500 mi, $6,750, trades considered.

333-9020

Pets CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Puppy fundamentals January 20 Private Lessons Reactive dog rehabilitation Professional, high quality certified trainers Phone 333-0505 caninesandcompany@northwestel.net www.facebook.com/caninesandcompany DACHSHUND OWNERS, join our facebook group to connect, plan social dates, group walks, hikes & sign up for summer weiner races. Search Whitehorse Weiners facebook search bar & join today 2 KITTENS, litter trained & weaned, 6 weeks old, $60 ea. 393-3496 WANTED: LARGE dog kennel for medium to large dog. 334-6197

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 2008 POLARIS Dragon 800 155, slp stage 4 kit except porting, aftermarket clutch weights & plug wires, springs, 2009 front end narrowing kit, slp cold air vent kit, $6,500 obo.

334-7670

DOGS

CATS

t 3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan) t 7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne) t 5 yr old, female, border collie, brown, ( Annie) t 4 yr old, neutered male, coonhound, reddish, ( Watson)

t 11 yr old, male neutered, DSH, black (Mingus) t 11 yr old, DLH female spayed, yellow and grey ( Kizzie) t 6 yr old, DMH, female spayed, brown tabby, ( Judy )

GENTLY USED

SNOWMOBILES

t 4 month old, female, border collie X, black and tan (Lily) t 4 yr old, neutered male, huskyX, white, ( Marcus) t 3 yr old, neutered male, boxer X, white, ( Kale)

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

Pets will be posted on the Pet Report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.

You can also check out our award winning website at:

WWW.HUMANESOCIETYYUKON.CA

RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2012 ARCTIC Cat Bearcat 570, long track 2-upseat only 170km/14 hours on engine, like new, garage store, ready to ride, $7,900.

Call/text 519-854-1300 1995 SKIDOO Skandic 380 for parts or repair, $500. 867-634-2631 HJ 1981 SKIDOO Skandic, 377, 15" track, vintage sled, well maintained, vg cond, $800 obo. 867-634-2631 HJ 2004 SKIDOO Skandic SWT 550F, 740 km on top end rebuild, new 24" wide track, trans rebuilt Ęť06, includes shop manual, receipts for work, good cond, $4,500. 867-634-2631 HJ

2013 EXPEDITION 550F, new sliders, winshield, c/w plugs, belt, helmet, $6,000 obo.

335-0164

2008 Yamaha Phazer Mtx 144� ...........$5,499.00 2011 Yamaha Phazer Mtx 144� ...........$6,499.00

2003 ARCTIC Cat 900 Mountain Cat snow machine, powerful & fast, 151� track, 450 kms, exc cond, reduced to $3,500. 333-9020

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DUCED 2012 Yamaha Phazer Gt 121�RE..............$5,999.00 ..............$

2013 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144�

4� ..............

Supercharged ................................... $ SOLD! $12,999.00

YUKON

YAMAHA

(867) 668-2101 or 1-800-661-0430

Pet of the Week!

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I’m Mika.

I have just arrived at the shelter. Once the shelter staff know more about me they will let you know.

See you soon.

2011 SKANDIC WT 600 ACE, 8,500 kms, $8,000. 633-5955 2005 POLARIS 800 RMK, 159� track, rebuilt engine & clutch, has reverse, $4,600.

633-4643 POLARIS 500 Ranger 4X4 tilt box, new bearing & seals, new brakes, winch, $5,500.

633-4643 2005 WT Skandic 550 Fan, engine & suspension rebuilt, $4,600. 633-4643 YAMAHA SRV 500 snowmobile & trailer, $1,500. 633-3086 1998 POLARIS Indy 488 trail, c/w rear rack/cover, $2,450; 1995 Polaris Indy 340 Lite deluxe, c/w electric start/cover, $1,850; Snowmobile trailer, 1,500lb axle, $850; package deal $4,950. 334-4687 lv msg

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 12Ęź ALUMINUM boat, $300. 633-2760 2003 26' Silver Streak welded alum ocean cruiser, fully loaded for cruising & fishing, $115,000 obo. 667-7844

CATS

t None at this time.

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

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

1973 ALPINE double track, reverse & manual start, c/w spare engine & some parts, $1,450 obo. 399-3920

1 KM south of Robert Service Way, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y.T.

AT THE SHELTER

2005 KINGCAT 900 1M, low kms, riser bars, race can, fast, loud, ready to rock, $3,500. 390-2313

2 HARLEY Davidson skidoos, 1973/74, one running, one good for parts, $950 obo.

399-3920

2012 Yamaha Nytro Xtx 144�

4�............... ...............$7,999.00 SOLD!

IN FOSTER HOMES

t 4 yr old, neutered male, beagleX, brown and black and white ( Dexter) t 4 yr old, neutered male, Pit bull terrier X, brindle ( Tux) t 9 weeks old, female, husky X, brown, ( Abby) t 9 weeks old, female, husky X, black and tan, (Tori)

WARN M8000 (8,000lb) winch & accessories, never used commercially, 1 yr warranty, $425 obo. Call/text 333-0100

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

2011 Yamaha Phazer Rtx 121� ............$6,499.00 $

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

DOGS

VARIOUS ENGINE parts for Ęť03 5.9 Cummins engine, turbo charger, intercooler, air intake, power chip, various prices. 633-6502

SNAP-ON RED brick hand-held automomtive code reader & diagnostic trouble shooter, 1984 & up, foreign & domestic, w/case & manuals, $500 obo. 333-0100

HONDA 10HP outboard motor, 4-stroke short shaft, starts easily, idles nicely, runs smoothly, 1980s vintage, c/w tank, hose, new extra prop, $750. 668-2802 12' 6" Quick Silver inflatable c/w wood floor, exc cond. 336-8850l for details

Heavy Equipment

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

1980 DODGE One Ton 2WD Truck in good condition with steel welding deck and Canox Big Red Air-Pak welder with less than 500 hours since new.

Comes with lots of extras, including 2 wire feeds.

FOB: Dawson City.

Asking $24,500 + GST. jonathanganter@hotmail.com 780-289-4989

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Campers & Trailers PLEASURE-WAY 2003 Excel MP motorhome, Dodge 3500 auto, 52,000km, generator, air conditioning, showers, bathroom, queen bed, awning, microwave, convection oven, fridge, hitch, exc cond, $39,000.

867-821-4299

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Call: 1-800-926-5593

FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, Wood Street School, 6pm. No charge. Call or come by for an introduction to the practice. 667-6336

DOUBLE SNOWMOBILE trailer, drive on back, drive off front, new 12ĘźX8Ęź deck, V front, undercoated, mint cond, $2,500.

335-3570

YUKON ARTISTS @ Work Co-op Gallery & Gift Shop presents Christmas Group Show, opening reception 5-8pm Friday November 21. Show runs until December 24, 11am 5pm upstairs 120 Industrial Road

2014 TILT deck trailer, tandem 3,500 lb axles, 19Ęź deck, electric brakes, manually operated tilt deck, located in Whitehorse, $4,950.

334-0578 HEAVY DUTY 3/4 ton utility truck box trailer made from Chevy truck box, blue & white, no rust, 16� wheels, $750 obo. 334-4568

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YUKON SCIENCE Institute AGM Monday, December 22 at 5pm in the Whitehorse Public Library meeting room TEENS, EXPRESS yourself. Draw, write, read, unwind, mingle at Whitehorse Public Library, Thursdays 3:30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm until Dec 18. Drop in (teens ages 12-17). Snacks too.

For information call 667-5228 YUKON ANTI-POVERTY Coalition's Christmas Potluck & monthly meeting is Thursday, December 18th, CYO Hall from 5 to 7pm.

Everyone welcome. Info: 334-9317 AGM/YUKON SCHUTZHUND Association, Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10am-12Noon, Whitehorse Public Library. Dog enthusiasts welcome.

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

PADDLERS ABREAST Open House/AGM and General Meeting Jan 15th, Whitehorse Public Library. Breast cancer survivors interested in paddling in the YRQ or recreational paddling are encouraged to attend. www.paddlersabreast.org DEADLINE FOR breast cancer survivors wishing to paddle on the Paddlers Abreast 2015 Yukon River Quest team is Jan 31, 2015. www.paddlersabreast.org for more information and application form.

ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS â&#x20AC;&#x153;your quiet get awayâ&#x20AC;?

Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713 YUKON LEARN Society, free drop-in computer lab for your self-directed computer studies Mondays 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm. Tutor/instructor on site to assist you. Yukon Learn Society, 2158-2nd Ave DO YOU PLAY EUCHERE? Want to learn how to play Euchere?

Come out and join us!

Monday night at the Whitehorse Legion starting at 7:00 pm Non-Legion members are welcome!

MEETING PROGRAM Speaker, Rotary Club of Whitehorse, Midnight Sun, Tuesday, Dec. 9 6pm-7:15pm, Yukon Inn Plaza, 4230 4th Avenue, Suite 6A, boardroom, guest speaker, Michael Brandt, VP Yukon Energy FINE FREE! Yukon Public Libraries will waive fines in exchange for overdue library materials returned Dec 4 - 24. Info 667-5239 COFFEE HOUSE Sat. Jan. 3, 2015, featuring Because IĘźm A Girl + the Open Stage, help set up 6pm + open stage sign-up, 7:30pm show, $5, United Church Bsmt, 6th+Main, 633-4255

In loving memory of

Michel David deVilliers (Mike) â&#x20AC;&#x153;That love is all there is, Is all we know of love.â&#x20AC;?

-Emily Dickinson

Karl Josef

Bessie married Robert Lacey on August 28, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland and had three children: Sandra, Robert and Elizabeth. Bessie always put her family first and worked so hard to provide for her children while her husband was at sea with the Royal Navy. In 1967, Bessie and her family immigrated to Canada, over 47 years ago. Bessie was a true and passionate Canadian citizen.

Bessie was a strong, positive, caring and beautiful person who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was a spiritual believer in the power of the mind; she was known for her vibrant, spiritual readings, her love for dance, animals and her endless rhymes, songs, jokes and poems. Bessie had overwhelming love for her family and would do anything to ensure their happiness. Her quick wit and boundless sense of humour made every day exciting and entertaining.

Bessie is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth and Sandra, her son, Robert, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, her husband, Robert, and her sisters, Esther, Maisie, Winnie, Veronica, Lily and brothers, Tom and John.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Heritage North Funeral Home, 412 Cook Street, in Whitehorse, Yukon from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please kindly make a donation to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter on behalf of Bessie Lacey and her love for animals.

The family of Bessie would like to thank all staff at both Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge for their kindness, help and support. A special thank you to Dr. Lisoway for her support, kindness and medical care of Bessie.

Bessie was a light for so many of us and we are certain that her light will shine at its brightest wherever she may be. She was truly beautiful inside and out.

ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting (AGM) of Yukon African Caribbean Association Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Asian Central, 210 Ogilvie St, Whitehorse. Contact Leonard: yaca@yaca.yk.net YUKON SUMMER Music Camp AGM, January 9, 2015, 6:30pm at Well Read Books.

Snacks, refreshments, music camp talk, join our board, become a friend of YMCS. See you there SATURDAY SALSA Dancing at the Wheelhouse, the latest Latin music will play all night long, 9pm-12:30am, Saturday December 27th 2014, The Wheelhouse, 2237-2nd Ave. salsayukon@gmail.com for info YUKON LEARN is hosting a Christmas Open House December 19th, 12:00 3:00pm. Please join us for Christmas snacks and cheer.

YUKON ARTISTS @ Work Co-op Gallery's Christmas show running until Boxing Day, 120 Industrial Road. Watch for our re-opening date in our new gallery in 2015 FREE DROP-IN computer lab, self-directed computer studies, Mondays from 12pm-2pm, tutor/instructor on site to assist, Yukon Learn Society 2158 - 2nd Ave. Suite B

Services BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.

Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc.

Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FOOD?

We are forever your family.

Bessie was born on January 29, 1924 in Paisley, Scotland to her parents, Tammy and Mary McGinty. Bessie came from humble beginnings and had true inner strength that guided her through poverty, the Great Depression and World War II (first aid attendant).

A CANUCKS Christmas at MacBride Museum. Join us for an evening of holiday music with The Canucks December 17 from 6-8pm. For info call 667-2709, ext.4 or www.macbridemuseum.com

LIKE BIRDS? Join the Christmas bird count in Caribou Crossing on Saturday December 20. Call Dan Kemble at 867-821-3461 for details.

February 16, 1970 - December 18, 2004

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother & Friend, Elizabeth (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bessieâ&#x20AC;?) Drumgold Lacey (nĂŠe McGinty) passed away peacefully at Copper Ridge Place in the arms of her loving daughter on December 14, 2014 at 3:00 am in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Bessie Lacey lived 91 full and vibrant years.

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

GRUBER

December 17, 1937 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 27, 2014

W

ith profound sadness we announce the passing of Karl Gruber, in his 77th year.

Karl was born in a small town in Austria and in 1965 he immigrated to Canada, following a dream which brought him to Whitehorse in 1977.

A private family graveside service was held by Father Kieran of the Maryhouse on December 3rd.

Karl was a loving husband and friend to Jenny for 44 years, father and friend to Karl Jr(Kelly) and Tonya (Brian), and proud grandfather of Zander, Hudson and Jenna, all of Whitehorse. In Austria he leaves behind a loving sister,

Meetings

Mondays 7:30 p.m.

4071 4th Avenue PBZVLPO!HNBJM DPN t XXX PB PSH

Erna, nephews Karl and Arnold and cousin Herbert (Marta).

There will be a celebration of Karlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life early summer 2015, date of which shall be announced.

In memory of Karl we ask for random acts of kindness or words of comfort be passed on to persons in need.

The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Phil Urness, the Klondike Medical team, Dr Denusia Kanachowski , the staďŹ&#x20AC;, and all of the wonderful nurses of the Whitehorse General Hospital, who so kindly cared for Karl (and his family).

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 NEED MATH HELP? Math tutoring, homework help, exam prep for grades 6 - 12.

Contact Kathleen at 336-2071.

Rate is negotiable.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER 30 years experience Commercial-Residential â&#x20AC;˘Renovations â&#x20AC;˘Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘Drywall Tiles â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Fine Finishing and Painting No job too small Local references available Phone 335-8924 bradmre@gmail.com

SNOWPLOWING SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘Commercial â&#x20AC;˘Residential â&#x20AC;˘Anywhere, anytime Phone 867-633-2885 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘Low rates. â&#x20AC;˘Great service. â&#x20AC;˘Honest and trustworthy. â&#x20AC;˘Six years experience.

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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

IBEX BOBCAT SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Residential Snow Plowingâ&#x20AC;?

All Subdivisions & acreages off Mayo Rd, MacPherson, Hidden Valley, Pilot Mountain & Hot Springs Rd. Honest & Prompt Service Amy Iles Call 667-4981 or 334-6369

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Yukon Communities & Atlin, B.C.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

Beaver Creek

NS - No Smoking OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking

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Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Carcross

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

in Whitehorse

MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hui 4141B - 4th Avenue.

8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St..

8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No 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. 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 (Board Room) 7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS) SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave. 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting Boardroom (OM, NS)

Carmacks

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Dawson City

Y.T. Friday - 1:30pm Unity Group Rm 2160 @ Hospital

Saturday - 7pm North Star Group Community Support Centre 1233-2nd Ave.

Destruction Bay

Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Faro Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Haines Junction

Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Mayo Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre Old Crow

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Pelly Crossing

Y.T.

Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Ross River

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Telegraph Creek

B.C. Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin Y.T. Wednesday - 7:00pm Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday - 1:30p.m.

Health Centre

bcyukonaa.org AA 867-668-5878 24 HRS A DAY

Watson Lake

Y.T. Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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7:00 PM Lutheran Church Basement Beginners Mtg ( 4th & Strickland ) 8:00 PM Lutheran Church Basment Regular Mtg ( 4th & Strickland )

BUSY BEAVERS Painting, Pruning Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Snow Shovelling and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755

PUBLIC NOTICE

LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632

Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Subdivision Regulations made pursuant to the Subdivision Act, the Yukon government gives notice of the following subdivision applications:

SNOW CLEARING/REMOVAL Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking lots, Compounds Private and Commercial Properties Fast and reliable service Aurora Toolcat Services 867-334-8447

File No. 2020-60-IV72: Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell has made application to subdivide Lot 1509, Quad 105 D/14, Plan 2008-0090, to create two rural residential lots, Ibex Valley Development Area.

- INSULATION Upgrade your insulation & reduce your heating bills Energy North Construction Inc. (1994) for all your insulation & coating needs Cellulose & polyurethane spray foam Free estimate: 667-7414 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows Framing, Board, Drywall, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com

File No. 2020-60-TS34: Frank & Ada Johnstone have made application to subdivide Lot 1044, Quad 105 C/6, Plan 2008-0033, to create two rural residential lots, km 1275 Alaska Highway.

File No. 2020-60-LM55: William & Jo Van Randen have made application to subdivide Lot 1092, Quad 105 D/7, Plan 2006-0143, to create two rural residential lots, Mt Lorne Development Area.

Comments on these applications will be accepted until January 16, 2015.

For further information or to comment on these applications please contact the EMR Land Planning Branch at 667-8877 or call toll-free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8877.

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LAND LOTTERY Whitehorse Copper Subdivision Whitehorse Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Management Branch is holding a land lottery for 4 country residential lots in the Whitehorse Copper subdivision in the City of Whitehorse.

The lots being offered are Lot 30 on LTO Plan number 2008-0094 and Lots 61-1, 61-2 and 61-3 on LTO Plan number 2014-0014.

Information packages and application forms will be available after 2:00 p.m. local time, on December 17, 2014.

Land Management Branch 3rd Floor, Suite 320 Elijah Smith Building 300 Main Street Whitehorse, Yukon Or online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/upcoming lotteries tender.html Lottery Deadline: Lottery applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday, January 19, 2015.

Lottery Draw: The lottery will take place in Whitehorse at 1:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in room 1A, 0DLQ Ă&#x20AC;RRU (OLMDK 6PLWK %XLOGLQJ 0DLQ 6WUHHW Applicants and the general public are welcome to attend the draw. $OO VXFFHVVIXO DSSOLFDQWV ZLOO EH QRWLÂżHG WKH QH[W GD\ 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

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38 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Karl Josef Gruber Deceased of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory who died on November 27, 2014.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to file a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Gregory A. Fekete, on or before January 9, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed.

All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: Gregory A. Fekete AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of DAVID ALEXANDER LOGOZAR, deceased, late of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, who died May 11, 2014, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are requested to file the same, supported

by Statutory Declaration, with the undersigned on or before January 1, 2015, after which date the said estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so filed.

All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Estate in care of the undersigned.

Susan Kutz 5008-47st Baumont, Alberta T4X 1J2

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL/ COGNITIVE DISABILITIES Project Description: The Department of Health and Social Services is accepting proposals for a program design narrative for the operation of a day care program for clients with developmental/cognitive disabilities.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 15, 2015. 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 Lise May at (867) 667-3626.

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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of

Virginia Ivy May Cooper, of Whitehorse, Yukon, Deceased, who died on September 30, 2014, are

hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executors at the address shown below, before the 29th of December, 2014, after which date the Executors 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: Gary Boyd and Rick Boyd 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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 THE DISABILITY TAX Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Covers: Hip/Knee Replacements, Arthritic Joints, COPD. For Help Applying 1-844-453-5372.

WESTERN CANADA'S fastest growing chalk & mineral paint products for the DIY Craft Market. Adding new retailers now! Log onto funkedup.ca/bc or call 1-855-386-5338 today.

Sports Equipment YUKON ADDICTION SERVICES SYSTEM, STANDARDS, AND EVALUATION PROJECT (PROGRAM EVALUATION) Project Description: Work with the Project Manager and Project Steering Committee to continue the implementation of the Program Evaluation Plan.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 7, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Sandy Bowlby at (867) 456-5519.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Health and Social Services

4 PAIRS of skis with bindings, Rossignol, Bermuda Shorts, Volkl Solomon, Head, $150 for all. 332-6565

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Take notice that 6485397 CANADA INC. from Whitehorse, YT, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant – Commercial Purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located DISTRICT LOT 7373, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 3.211 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, by the Tutshi River, BC.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES YUKON ADDICTION SERVICES SYSTEM, STANDARDS, AND EVALUATION PROJECT (PROJECT EVALUATION COMPONENT)

The Lands File for this application is 6406970. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO,at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to January 9, 2015.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

THULE SNOWBOARD carrier roof rack attachment, $40, Louis Garneau snowsport helmet, size medium, blue, like new, $25, childʼs snowsport helmet, silver, size small, $10. Call or txt Matt 332-1281 ROSSIGNOL X-TOUR cross country skis, 208 cm without bindings, $180 new, only used twice, $90. Call or txt Matt @ 332-1281 2 PAIRS of menʼs Salomon alpine ski boots, sizes 30 & 26. 668-2253 SNOWBOARD/SKI HELMET, size medium, 668-2253

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867-667-6283

WHITEHORSE AND SOUTHERN LAKES FRMP JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE FACILITATION Project Description: The Whitehorse and Southern Lakes Forest Resources Management Plan (FRMP) Joint Planning Committee (JPC) requires a facilitator to guide and move the planning process for the FRMP. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 13, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Lisa Walker at (867) 393-7406.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

KIDʼS 115CM snowboard w/bindings & boots, $100, Burton 154cm Dragon 56 w/Rome 390 bindings, great shape, $200.

633-6603

PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY OF 6 GALVENIZED STEEL BIN TYPE ABUTMENTS Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 8, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Bill Stonehouse at (867) 6678281.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Energy, Mines and Resources Highways and Public Works

Project Description: Work with the Project Manager and Project Steering Committee to develop and implement the Project Evaluation Plan for the Yukon Addiction Services Systems and Evaluation Project.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 7, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Sandy Bowlby at (867) 456-5519.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Health and Social Services

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of

Maria Debreceni (aka MARIA FARKAS), of Whitehorse, Yukon, Deceased, who died on November 19, 2014,

are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, before the 26th day of December, 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: John Debreceni c/o Lackowicz & Hoffman Suite 300, 204 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 Tel: (867) 668-5252 Fax: (867) 668-5251

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WHITEHORSE & SOUTHERN LAKES REPORT ON TIMBER ECONOMY Project Description: The Forest Management branch requires a qualified consultant to prepare a report on the timber economy in Whitehorse.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 13, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Lisa Walker at (867) 393-7406.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Energy, Mines and Resources

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Livestock QUALITY YUKON MEAT Dev & Louise Hurlburt Grain-finished Hereford beef Domestic wild boar Order now for guaranteed delivery Payment plan available Samples on request 668-7218 335-5192 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Dev & Louise Hurlburt Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix Small square & round bales Discounts for field pick up or delivery Straw bales also for sale 335-5192 • 668-7218

2 LARGE, sturdy wood & canvas chairs w/leather cushions, suitable for office, den, rec room. 668-2253

Baby & Child Items

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office

Personals

Childcare BUSY BEE DAYHOME, Riverdale, has openings.

18 months - 5 years.

Hot lunch, snacks provided.

Learning through play, planned activities, caring environment.

20 yearsʼ experience.

References available. Kim 633-2177 kmbryer@gmail.com

TIMOTHY/BROME HAY •No rain •Quality horse and livestock mix •Square and round bales •Delivery available For more information call 668-6742 or 334-4589 HAY FOR SALE Dry bales kept under a shelter Great quality, $12/bale.

633-4496 or astra@northwestel.net

BROME HAY BALES 55 lb bales No rain, no weeds Nice leafy hay $12.00 each 456-2035

CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903

OAT BUNDLES FOR SALE •Great horse feed •On field price $1.00/bundle •Two bundles/day/horse •Feed alone or good hay supplement Call 668-6742

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers 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 ARE YOU MÉTIS? Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?

There is a Yukon Metis Nation that needs your support Contact 668-6845

BLACK CREDENZA, 66"Wx24"Dx30"H, great shape, glass top, clean, sturdy, $100 obo. 334-0423

12-DAYS OF Christmas Market presented by the Fireweed Community Market Society runs until December 22nd at the Old Fire Hall. Open daily 10am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-9pm.

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RFP2014454 Evaluation Plan – Northern Institute of Social Justice (NISJ) – Yukon College

RFP2014459 Design Build – Lower residence renovation – north side – Yukon College

Closes: Noon PST, January 15, 2015

The College requires consulting services to prepare an Evaluation Plan for YRC that will be used as a guide for the ongoing evaluation of the Centre. The preferred consultant will have experience in preparing Plans for entities conducting applied research, and those involved in the commercialization of research projects. The Plan is required by March 31, 2015.

Closes: NOON PST, January 19, 2015

The College requires consulting services to prepare an Evaluation Plan for NISJ that will be used as a guide for the ongoing evaluation of the Institute. The Plan is required

by March 31, 2015. NISJ was created to deliver training that meets the short-term needs of social justice-related organizations for qualified entry-level staff and to provide accredited education that meets the longer-term needs of social justice-related agencies for senior staff.

Complete packages are available by emailing Procurement and Contracts at purchasing@yukoncollege.yk.ca (867-668-8864).

Complete packages are available by emailing Procurement and Contracts at purchasing@ yukoncollege.yk.ca (867-6688864).

The College will be closed from December 24 (noon) and reopening on January 2, 2015.

The College will be closed from December 24 (noon) and reopening on January 2, 2015.

The College requires a Design Build Contractor to design and complete a renovation project in accordance with specifications.

The renovation is to be completed by July 31, 2015, with a portion completed by March 31 to match funding cash flows.

Complete packages are available by emailing Procurement and Contracts at purchasing@yukoncollege. yk.ca (867-668-8864).

The College will be closed December 24th (noon) reopening on January 2, 2015.

Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande

PM07-569-1

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h

Assignment from Don Frizzell to Gordon Smith

Discovery and Eliza Creeks

Placer Mining

December 29, 2014

Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice.

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.

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QUEEN SIZE bed, like new cond, includes bedframe, $300. 633-2602

Closes: Noon PST, January 15, 2015

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RFP2014460 Evaluation Plan – Yukon Research Centre (YRC) – Yukon College

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Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis.

Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.

PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY USED 4X4 CREW CAB HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCK Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 8, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to David Knight at (867) 667-3114.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FH COLLINS SCHOOL - TECHNICAL EDUCATION WING (TEW) UPGRADE WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2014/2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 14, 2015. 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 Shanjer at (867) 456-6811.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER Highways and Public Works

SUPPLY OF PLOW BLADES Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 13, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Wayne Beauchemin at (867) 667-8039.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

ENERGY RETROFIT AND CHILLER REPLACEMENT YUKON JUSTICE CENTRE BLDG. #1262 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2014/2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is January 8, 2015. 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 Jody Eikelboom at (867) 6675877.

Site Visit Scheduled for December 22, 2014 at 10 am The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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