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Tristan Fox directs with a lightsaber as the Whitehorse All-City Senior Concert Band plays an arrangement of songs from Star Wars during May Music Magic at the Yukon Arts Centre on Monday.
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Baby Emmett is set to get a new liver next week. Emmett Smith, now nearly six months old, was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer about four months ago. His father, Michael Smith from Carcross, has been matched as a donor. Emmett’s parents got the news on Monday afternoon. “We were freaking out and all happy, and Emmett was just sitting there with this strange look, like ‘What’s going on?’� said mom Charlotte Francis, on the phone
from Edmonton. The surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday. It will last six hours for Michael, and eight hours for Emmett, said Francis. Michael will have his gall bladder and a piece of his liver removed, and Emmett will have his entire liver removed and replaced with his father’s tissue. Michael’s liver is expected to regrow. Francis was also tested as a potential donor, but the size of her organ and placement of her blood vessels turned out not to be a good match, she said. The family is very pleased that
Michael has been selected as a donor, said Francis. They are hopeful for a positive outcome for both father and son. “There’s risks with everything, though right? Walking past the street is a risk. But I’m trying not to look at all that stuff and just staying positive. Same with Mike, because otherwise we’ll just be freaking out even more.� If all goes well, Emmett could be back in the Yukon in three months, she said. Donations to support the family of six can be made at www.gofundme.com/jwf13o. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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ligaments in his left knee and an ACL tear. “He’s going to survive, but he’s riends of a Whitehorse motor- in rough shape.� cyclist injured in a crash over Kirkpatrick, 29, will be in the weekend have put together a Vancouver until next week, but it fundraiser to help his family. could take up to a year for him to Corey Kirkpatrick was hurt completely recover, Nemeth said. Sunday when his 1998 Honda “Ashley runs a day home, and CBR600 collided with a 2008 with Corey not able to work, Chevrolet Silverado. they’re not going to be able to pay The crash is still being investi- the bills.� gated. The family of five, with three Family friend Renee Nemeth young children, has been in the said Kirkpatrick was airlifted to a territory four or five years, she Vancouver hospital where his wife said. Ashley is by his side. Friends set up a GoFundMe He was wearing protective gear account online to help the family when he crashed, but Kirkpatrick pay for day-to-day living expensstill suffered a crushed right leg es. It can be found at: http://www. and a concussion, she said. gofundme.com/tqdbrw. As of this His right femur and thigh bone morning, almost $1,800 had been are both broken. He also has torn raised. News Reporter
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“They would be the first people to help anybody. They’re just giving,� Nemeth said. “They’re people that, if they have it to give, they give it no questions asked. They’re just a wonderful family.� The crash happened Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Falcon Drive. According to police, the motorcycle was travelling south on Hamilton Boulevard towards the Hamilton Extension when it collided with the truck making a left turn from Falcon Drive. Alcohol is not a factor in this case, police say. The driver of the truck was not injured. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
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Secret fracking deal won’t cut it: Kaska group Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter
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group of Kaska people say they are being ignored by the Yukon government and their own First Nation leadership on the question of fracking. Close to 100 people gathered in front of the legislative assembly on Monday to hear from Liard First Nation members and demonstrate their opposition to hydraulic fracturing. “We remind the premier that aboriginal rights are a collective right not held by our titular leadership,” said LFN member Alfred Chief, reading from a letter signed by a new group that has called itself Kaska Concerned About Land Protection and Good Government. “If you are planning a backroom deal with our current leadership – we have not been consulted or accommodated by them either.” George Morgan, who ran for chief but lost to Daniel Morris in 2013 and was briefly the First Nation’s executive director after that, is the chair of the new association. The Yukon government announced last month that it will allow applications for fracking to take place in the Liard basin, in the territory’s southeast corner. Currently there are no proposals from industry to do that, although EFLO Energy Inc. has indicated its intention to do so within the next five to 10 years. The government has said that fracking will only proceed with the support of First Nations with traditional territory in the area. It has committed to begin discussions with six First Nations from Yukon, B.C. and N.W.T. about the possibility of fracking in the Liard basin. The government has also begun reconciliation talks with unsigned Yukon First Nations, including the Liard First Nation and the Ross River Dena Council. Very little information has been made public about the substance of these negotiations. The NDP Official Opposition has suggested that the talks are more about securing approval for hydraulic fracturing than reconciling with First Nations. “Is the reconciliation agreement the premier’s way to seek to get the green light to frack southeast Yukon?” asked NDP Leader Liz Hanson in the legislature on Monday. “What I will say about the reconciliation is that we don’t negotiate in the media or on the floor of this legislative assembly,” said Premier Darrell Pasloski on Monday. “We will continue to work with the Kaska people.” LFN Chief Daniel Morris, who has avoided a public profile since his election in late 2013, did not respond to a request for comment on this story. “I really, really want to send a message to the chief and council-
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Maude Barlow, chair of the Council of Canadians, speaks to a crowd gathered in front of the Yukon legislature on Monday to protest the Yukon government’s decision to allow fracking in southeast Yukon.
lors of Liard First Nation to let them know we’ve got concerns, and to let them know that we want to be heard, we want to be met with,” said LFN member Rose Caesar at the rally on Monday. She said she worries about the consequences of fracking on the water and the land. “It’s pretty dangerous. It’s pretty scary. Especially when I grew up on the land, I live off the land, I travel all over the land, and you think I want to give up that right? You think I want to give that kind of future for my grandchildren? Certainly not.” Meanwhile the Whitehorse liquefied natural gas power plant is set to begin burning fuel next month. LNG, produced from a mix of fracked and conventional wells, will be shipped to the facility within the next few weeks. The Kwanlin Dun First Nation signed an agreement with the Yukon government that will allow it to invest in the project up to 50 per cent ownership. Chief Doris Bill was not available for an interview this week, but told CBC News last week that her First Nation still opposes hydraulic fracturing on Kwanlin Dun land. Maude Barlow, chair of the Council of Canadians and prominent advocate for water issues, attended Monday’s rally. “We need to understand what the world is facing in terms of a global water crisis,” she told the crowd. “The United Nations just put out a report on World Water Day,
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Protesters tie black balloons to the fence surrounding Yukon Energy’s new liquefied natural gas facility in Whitehorse on Sunday. Protest organizer Sally Wright, left, says the balloons represent beads of oil, underlining the environmental impact of burning natural gas.
about a month ago, saying that by 2030 the demand for water in our world will outstrip supply by 40 per cent. It’s really hard to get your mind around what that could possibly mean, until you’ve been to communities in the world that have run out of water, and literally are desperate. We have water refugees around the world. “When we see a government
prepared to frack water … it is just shocking to me,” she said. “We here in Canada are blessed with more water than most, although we don’t have all the water our politicians think we do. We used to be told we had 20 per cent of the world’s water – well that’s only if we were to drain every river and lake. We have about 6.5 per cent of the available fresh
water but we are not honouring it and we are not taking care of it.” She urged the Yukon not to go down the fracking path. “I beg you, don’t start it,” she said. “Fall on your knees in gratitude that we have the water in this country, but it gives us a special responsibility.” Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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Pelly Crossing man who died of exposure on the street in Whitehorse was not being properly monitored by those responsible for taking care of him, according to Yukon’s coroner. Robin Sam, 33, was found dead on the south side of Two Mile Hill on Jan. 13, 2014. He died of hypothermia. The temperature in the days leading up to his death hovered between -10 and -26 C, according to chief coroner Kirsten Macdonald’s report. Sam was found not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder after pleading guilty to an assault in 2010. A 2010 territorial court decision describes “significant cognitive limitations, likely resulting from a number of causes.� He had possible FASD, and a severe beating when he was 16 likely caused a seizure disorder. Since pleading guilty in court, Sam’s case was being handled by the Yukon Review Board. He’d been allowed to live in the community, on conditions, and had to regularly check in with the board. Since he started being seen by the board, a team of people, led by the director of social services, was supposed to come up with a plan to help Sam with treatment, rehabilitation and education. The plan was supposed to address Sam’s medical and psychological needs, including his seizure
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disorder and the medication associated with it. The actual details of what that plan looked like are not public. No one from the Department of Health and Social Services is talking about it, citing privacy concerns. The plan called for social services staff to consult with the Northern Tutchone Tribal Council’s director while Sam lived in Pelly Crossing. The council’s director had primary responsibility for monitoring Sam day-to-day, according to the most recent board report in 2013. If this treatment team became aware that Sam was not taking his medication, they were required to immediately notify everyone involved, as well as the board. Yet, according to the coroner’s report, this didn’t happen. When the review board’s 2013 report was prepared, it appeared that Sam was doing well. “Although there are significant issues regarding Mr. Sam’s capacity, he has enjoyed an excellent level of support in the community and has responded well to those supports,� the report noted. In January 2014, three days before his death, Sam was back in Whitehorse for another annual hearing. According to Macdonald’s report, he was disoriented, frightened, moaning, rocking back and forth and clenching his fists when he appeared before the board. He left the hearing not long after it started, which is not uncommon in review board hearings, and could not be found afterwards. In her investigation, Macdonald found that Sam was not taking his medication as directed. Support workers and medical professionals knew about it, but no one imme-
diately told the board, as they were required to do. He had multiple seizures that required hospitalization in October 2013. “In October 2013 it was clearly documented that Mr. Sam was not taking his medication as directed. Mr. Sam also told his support workers that he was not taking his medication,� Macdonald wrote. No one ensured that Sam was checked on daily, she says. “No one ensured that the monthly blood levels of the anti-seizure medication was performed.� The pathologist who examined the body called Sam’s seizure disorder a contributing factor to his death. “A generalized seizure disorder, when symptomatic and not well controlled, can predispose one to, or impair one’s ability to escape from, life threatening environments/situations such as exposure to cold weather,� Macdonald wrote. She recommends that the health department, if it is involved with a review board case, ensure that all conditions are vigorously monitored and implement a process to make sure that’s happening. No one from the department would agree to be interviewed about what happened to Sam. “The department hasn’t completed discussions with the coroner regarding the report, but we can confirm that we have accepted her recommendations,� said spokesperson Marcelle Dube in an email. “We are not in a position to discuss personal, case-related matters. We never discuss individuals and their cases, to protect their privacy.�
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Liard Avenue. When officers got to the house, a 19-year-old suspect had fled, according to a news release. As police were looking for the man they got a second call, at 9:30 a.m., reporting that the same suspect had just stolen a car on Nahanni Avenue and had fled with a long-barreled rifle. About two and a half hours later the stolen vehicle was located in a rural area just outside of Watson Lake. “Due to the involvement of a weapon and potential dangers associated, the ‘M’ Division Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Service were flown by the RCMP aircraft to Watson Lake to assist,� the release said. “Shortly before 5:00 p.m. the suspect was taken into custody without incident while still in possession of a loaded firearm.� The incidents are still under investigation, police say. The man faces numerous Criminal Code and Firearms Act charges. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday. (Ashley Joannou)
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Mayor Curtis defends sports complex decision ‘I feel quite frankly the past couple weeks like I’m the leader of the Opposition.’ Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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n a heated speech that topped 15 minutes at Monday evening’s council meeting, Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis lashed out at the Yukon Party leaders who accused him of single-handedly vetoing the outdoor sports complex. Community Services Minister Currie Dixon and Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski were both on the receiving end of Curtis’s remarks. “To suggest that I was the deciding vote is not accurate, not true, not factual,” Curtis said. “I’m really perplexed that this kind of garbage would come forward from that level of government – it’s very disappointing and I would expect better from my premier and my government.” Last week, council members voted against a zoning amendment bylaw that would have given the Yukon government permission to build two artificial turf fields, a rubberized track and bleachers on a four-hectare parcel of land in Whistle Bend. Curtis, who was sick at home and participating in that meeting by phone, was the last to cast a vote, resulting in a 3-3 tie that defeated the bylaw. A letter from the Yukon Party caucus on April 28 stated that Curtis had cast the deciding “nay” vote. “There are six of us and each one of our votes is a deciding vote,” Curtis said. “I’m not the decision maker and to say that I am is giving me more power than I actually have. I
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Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis, seen here at a news conference last month, has dismissed the Yukon Party’s claims that he vetoed plans to build an outdoor sports complex as “garbage.”
understand that our minister has been at the file for just over two months – I’ve been the mayor of a municipal government for two and a half years. “It takes some time to fully understand municipal process
and I will continue to support the minister’s learning curve.” City council has expressed concern that the city may end up being on the hook for paying the cost of operating the proposed facility. Dixon has offered assur-
ances the territory will cover these costs, but councillors worry future governments may not hold up this commitment. Doubts have also been expressed about the business plan prepared by the new group that would operate the facility.
Some councillors are also against the idea of fencing off the facility and not making it available to the general public. Curtis said he was looking forward to meeting Dixon on Thursday, where he plans on emphasizing the importance of municipal authority and how to gauge public support through the Municipal Act. The mayor also took offence to comments Pasloski reportedly made on the radio last week. Curtis read out a transcript of an interview between Pasloski and a local reporter, in which the premier stated that if the city wasn’t amenable to the idea of a sports complex, the next council might be. “Premier Pasloski, I have nothing but respect for you, but I’d like to suggest that if you’d like to run for municipal government, I suggest you run for municipal government,” Curtis said. “It’s totally inappropriate to be working through the media to try to address concerns that he may have. I feel quite frankly the past couple weeks like I’m the leader of the Opposition. “It’s inappropriate to suggest that a new council should be brought in.” Towards the end of the speech, Curtis said that if doing what he believes is best for the citizens of Whitehorse means he is to become a one-term mayor, “then so be it.” “I am running again, but I won’t be intimidated or do things that I don’t think is appropriate.” Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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chips that come from the waste products of a local sawmill to heat the building. The territory has also had failed experiments in large-scale biomass fuel in the past. A furnace designed to eat wood, garbage and just about anything else at Yukon College was installed in 1988 but never really worked right, and was decommissioned. A furnace at Elijah Smith Elementary School that could burn both oil and wood suffered the same fate. Shane Andre, director of Yukon’s energy branch, said the technology has improved vastly since then. “There are a lot of legacy-type biomass projects that were tried in the past. There’s so many benefits to biomass technology, that throughout history we’ve dabbled in this space. But I think right now we’re coming into an era where the technology is really good.” The government expects to try more pilot projects with new infrastructure, although it has not committed to any building in particular at this point, he said.
The draft strategy proposes that the government also continue to provide rebates for Yukoners who buy efficient wood furnaces for their homes that burn logs, chips or pellets. It also proposes to facilitate the development of the local wood product industry, and ensure that forests are harvested sustainably. “I think our forest management branch has done really an excellent job of working with communities and First Nations to develop forest management plans,” said Andre. “We have such a huge forest resource that we really take advantage of a very small component of right now. It’s like 0.002 per cent of our forest resource that we currently harvest for biomass production.” That’s just a tenth of what burns naturally through forest fires each year, he said. The Yukon government will accept feedback on the draft strategy through June 26. Visit the Energy, Mines and Resources website for more information.
There will be two small changes to the service, which were designed to allow the society to collect more revenue from the paper products that are recycled. Upon the re-opening, newspaper will be recycled separately, and boxboard and brown paper bags will be mixed in with cardboard. The drop-off bins have been shuttered since October, when
the society said it could no longer afford to subsidize the recycling of unprofitable materials. Raven made the decision to re-open last month, after both the Yukon government and the City of Whitehorse pitched in with short-term funding boosts and help getting rid of stockpiled paper and plastics. The governments and recycling
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usually has a membership of between 15 and 20 companies, most of whom are firewood cutters, said he Yukon Wood Products Thorp. Association is pleased that Overall in the territory, there are the territorial government about 60 companies in the forest has a plan to encourage more wood industry, including woodcutters, a burning for heat in the territory. couple wood distributors and a few “It’s the most positive thing small sawmills, he said. we’ve seen out of them,” said exThe industry’s focus is on ecutive director Myles Thorp in an providing wood locally as a fuel for interview this week. heating, said Thorp. The Yukon government is “We’re not looking for the big currently consulting on its draft home run. We’re looking for the biomass energy strategy. things that we can do here.” Biomass energy is a fancy term The best opportunity for for burning organic material for expansion is into production of heat or power. In the Yukon, it wood chips for modern, efficient basically means wood heat. furnaces, he said. Extensive wood burning has a That industry could be competireputation for causing air qualtive with compressed wood pellets ity issues, but modern furnaces shipped from northern B.C. and and stoves have made the practice Alberta, if there were enough of a much cleaner. market, said Thorp. Burning wood does release Currently in the Yukon there are carbon into the atmosphere, but two pieces of public infrastructure because forests capture carbon as that use biomass heat. they grow, using wood for fuel is The Whitehorse Correctional considered carbon neutral over the Centre ships wood pellets from long run if forests are sustainably Outside for its furnace. harvested. And the Dawson City wasteThe wood products association water treatment facility uses wood News Reporter
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A new park would address a lot of the group’s concerns, such as having up-to-date equipment. The bowl is too shallow and steep and there’s no drainage for it, Gormley said. “It takes almost until the end of May for the snow to melt in there. If it was covered, kids could use it year-round.� Last week, Graham said that a new park would be built before the current one is torn down. “It’s simply not fair to cut them out of their facility and not have something else for them.� When the group put a design together in September 2013, it stated that it wanted to see picnic tables, green spaces, washrooms and a water fountain at the facility. Ideally, the new park would be about 10,000 square feet in size, Gormley said. Max Melvin-McNutt, a Skate for Life member and multiple winner at Whitehorse’s Canada Day Skate Comp, said he’d like to see concrete used in the construction of the new park instead of asphalt. “Asphalt can be really rough when it wears out,� he said. A new park would probably last 50 to 60 years, Gormley said. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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OPINION Wicked problems require wicked good solutions out how and why some Yukoners are getting left behind. Some of our community ecently I was invited members are struggling for afto participate in the vulnerable people at risk fordable housing, food security, economic well-being and good forum by the City of Whitehealth in spite of a strong econhorse and Kwanlin Dun First omy. Why? A wicked problem Nation. While I was unable to indeed. attend the event, I remain a My submission to the city highly interested stakeholder and Kwanlin Dun about how in our community concerning vulnerable populations and our we might respond to this wicked problem is presented in community’s response. part below. The forum asked particiThey asked: What is being pants to weigh in on five key done in the city to help vulquestions concerning the vulnerable people in our commun- nerable people? Who is doing ity. Where does this population this work? There are numerous organizations, government hang out, and how do we keep them safe? What programs exist departments and individuals to help, and are they any good? working hard to serve the vulnerable. What new ideas can be impleThe Yukon Anti-Poverty Comented and what resources alition is doing a tremendous would it take? And what does amount of work by raising helping vulnerable people in awareness about homelessWhitehorse look like? From the point of view of an ness and advocating for better housing programs. However, organization that works daily without government leadership with vulnerable populations, for a homelessness eradication I think it’s vitally important strategy, we will continue to that we ask these questions have vulnerable people despite and I commend Kwanlin the strong economy and the Dun and the city for bringing herculean efforts of coalition stakeholders together to tackle members. what might be called “wicked The Salvation Army is doing problems.” its part by offering emergency What makes them wicked? shelter services. The problem Two reasons. First, they’re is that emergency shelter is wicked because both the polnot housing, and some of our itical left and right care about most vulnerable members need the issue but tend to answer the problem with very different housing with supports. The food bank is doing its policy decisions, so bringing both sides together to agree on part to help hungry people. a solution is a seriously wicked However, food insecurity prevails and the food bank can’t be challenge. Second, problems that result the sole solution for resolving it. from affluence and economic They asked: What new ideas success are wicked. Our comcan be implemented to improve munity is economically doing the lives of vulnerable people? well and the signs of a strong economy are everywhere – nice, Who would implement them? Improving lives starts with a but with this affluence comes the problem of trying to figure community that is in agreePatricia Bacon
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then we must agree that the health of any individual affects the health of our community, and as a community, we’re only as healthy as our most vulnerable member. We need a mental health strategy for the community that includes: a number of treatment paths and options and reduced wait lists for mental health services. We need a broader range of addiction treatment programs – the 28-day treatment model fails many of the people who take the program and astoundingly still continues to be the gold standard for treatment. While we’re at it, let’s agree to include a managed alcohol program and sobering centre. • If every time you get another “tax break” you wonder where the money is getting cut from – schools, roads, hospitals, social spending – then we must agree that tax breaks are eroding the overall health and well-being of members in our community and that the tax break rhetoric is serving only a
handful of us; small tax increases leads to healthier communities for all of us. Finally, they asked: What does it take to help vulnerable people in Whitehorse? It will take a host of noble things that we have within us: collaboration at all levels of government, along with the non-profit and business sector; brave elected leaders willing to make really smart evidence-based decisions even if it makes them unpopular; delivery of a range of options (sorry, there really is no one single solution to wicked problems); the right to selfdetermination of vulnerable people; acceptance that some members of our community will always need supports while others may transition in and out of vulnerability; and adequate resources, both human and financial. Wicked problems – wicked good solutions. Patricia Bacon is executive director of Blood Ties Four Directions Centre in Whitehorse.
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Don’t blame the Yukon government for the territory’s shrinking economy times are good our territorial leaders never miss an opportunity to claim that it was their by Kyle hand leading to prosperity. Carruthers steady That hubris backfired on the government last week when Statistics Canada confirmed that the economic malaise that set in for the Yukon in 2013 continued into 2014. The Yukon Liberal Party seized on Statistic Canada’s report with t the best of times, manag- a letter to the editor last week ing an economy in today’s stating that “the Yukon Party was globalized world is a lot very good at taking credit during like steering a ship in choppy seas good times. However, they have with a small rudder. Government been unwilling to accept any can try to set a course but is at blame for the current economic the mercy of the winds, waves slowdown we are in.” and current. The problem is that the govThe smaller the player, the less ernment is more correct now. It ability to steer a government has. is true that it was disingenuous For the Yukon government it is when the Yukon Party took credit almost like our leaders are trying for the health of the territorial to navigate using their hands as economy back when a confluence paddles. of increasing transfer payments Our territory – with a popuand rising mineral prices conlation smaller than many Vanspired to create boom times here couver neighbourhoods – is but in the Yukon. a bit player in the international But it is equally disingenuous system. We don’t set commodfor the opposition to now blame ity price and we don’t control the government for an economic investments on the world’s stock contraction that is not only quite exchanges. modest – contracting by 1.2 per You would think that our cent – but well beyond its control. small stature would lead to some Mineral development exhumility on the parts of leaders, penditures in the territory peaked between 2010 and 2012 at around but you would be wrong. When
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$150 million per year. In the last few years they have fallen to less than a third of that. In a small $2.2 billion economy, a $100 million decline in spending – most of which comes from outside – is going to have a significant impact. And it is not as if territorial policies drove that decline in spending. Statistics Canada’s numbers show that exploration dollars have dried up across the country in the last few years, not just here in the Yukon. Decisions about whether such spending will be strong or weak in a particular year are made on Toronto’s Bay Street, not Whitehorse’s Second Avenue. We Yukoners should thank our lucky stars that federal transfers have increased during that time frame or the effects of that decrease in spending would have been palpable. GDP is only one measure of the health of an economy, and on some other measures we’re doing alright. Unemployment has been fairly steady and is actually down a little from 2013. So we’ve weathered that downturn fairly well. The Yukon Party walked into Silver’s trap when it tried to take credit for the good times. It dug in deeper during the last few years when it made rosy eco-
nomic projections that haven’t panned out. But the Liberals should tread carefully and not walk into the same trap. There may come a time when they won’t want the territory’s voters to believe the myth that the policies of the territorial government have much of an impact on the state of the economy – whether that time is when the economy comes roaring back to life just in time for an election, or when it dies down during the reign of a hypothetical future Liberal Party government. The argument could backfire for another reason – in the longer term the Yukon has done fairly well. The Liberals noted in a separate letter that the economies of N.W.T., Nunavut and B.C. all fared better in 2014 than Yukon, and invited voters to “ask (a Yukon Party MLA) about the latest GDP numbers.” I’m not sure that they want voters to do that. While it is true that all had a better 2014, a longer view paints a different picture. With annual growth averaging 2.8 per cent since 2009, the Yukon has outpaced B.C. (1.8 per cent) and N.W.T. (whose economy has actually contracted slightly over that period). Nunavut, which is at
Chadburn Lake bins need to be bear-proofed This is a letter I wrote to the City of Whitehorse’s parks and recreation department regarding garbage containers in the Chadburn Lake Park area. I figured that, since forever, these garbage containers have not had bear proof latches on them, it might be best to send my complaint directly to our newspapers in order to shame the powers to be, into doing something about it. During a recent hike on the Chadburn Lake trails, I observed a garbage container with the lid open. So I checked it out and found nothing inside. A short distance away the black garbage bag was ripped apart with the contents strewn about. I can only assume by the evidence that this was done by a bear, as the bag appeared to be torn out of the container. My conclusion is we now have an educated bear who will become a dead bear. As this garbage container, which was located to the left of the lakeside parking area, did not have a so-called bear proof latch, I decided to check all the sites along the Chadburn Lake Road. The lakeside container was upside down with the back door (used to remove a full bag) opened and with a fire
started right on the lid. This could not be a bear, as they are not that stupid. The container to the right where the shelter is did have a bear latch, but was not bolted down to the concrete pads. Of the 10 or so containers, only two had a bear latch (the one at the Canyon Trail parking lot had a latch but the box was warped, making the latch inoperable); only one at the boat launch was bolted down; and most did not have concrete pads under them at all. As bears have been a hot topic in the news lately, I would think it would be a wise decision to do something about it in the very near future. Don Graham Whitehorse
If we can’t share a footbridge, we’re in trouble I would like to write and thank Coun. Mike Gladish for his willingness to speak up for compromise with respect to the Rotary Centennial Bridge. I realize this is not a popular position to find oneself in. Should the bridge be shared by pedestrians and offroad vehicle users? I have not really
followed all the arguments. I know that the decision has already been made by city council. I do, however, believe that there surely could have been a compromise reached so that everyone could share in some way the opportunities that the bridge offers. Obviously I am in a minority, as is Coun. Gladish, and we are fortunate indeed to live in a country where we can be free to disagree with the majority. Change happens all the time; nothing truly remains as it once was. Where my first home was built in Riverdale, almost 50 years ago, it was in the bush, on somebody’s hiking trail. For certain I can say that I find the bridge and the trail so relaxing: the shared experiences with the gulls nesting, the eagles fishing, the beavers building and the foxes and coyotes searching for food. The tourists who head to the fish ladder and the locals who run, cycle, stroll, roller blade or walk their dogs adds another pleasant dimension to the walk. I think that it was Charles Darwin who said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” It just seems to me that it
is difficult to envision world peace ever happening, when we here in Whitehorse can’t even find a workable compromise over a bridge. Seems so simple, but as I said in the beginning of my letter, I am not fully familiar with the whole situation and all the options. For now it is decided; what the future might bring may well be change. Truska Gorrell Whitehorse
The Arctic needs a strong voice on climate change So great to have the U.S. take over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council with a strong mandate to address climate change. “The economy and environment are not divergent priorities. On the contrary, they’re inextricably linked. The people in the region tell us this all the time,” said John Kerry. “They don’t think it’s necessary for it to be a zero-sum game – one wins, one loses.” The Canadian chairmanship was a disappointment, too focused on extractive industry, creating colonial corporate rule, regulatory agency capture and military buildup.
a very different stage of economic and political development, is not a reasonable comparison. Even factoring in the downturn, GDP has grown a lot since 2005, all during the tenure of the Yukon Party, so I’m not sure that the economy is a winning argument even if we were to assume that the government can take credit for it. Silver closes his letter by saying “the prospects for 2015 look no better with uncertainty hanging over our mining sector thanks to this government’s ongoing court battles with Yukon First Nations.” Nonsense. If 2015 is a bad year, the closure of the Wolverine mine back in January – which wouldn’t have been factored into Statistics Canada’s most report – will probably play a significant role, as will the availability of dollars for mining exploration and any number of factors that are beyond our control. Court battles don’t help, but they are hardly the decisive factor as this statement implies. Our politicians should refrain from taking credit when times are good but they shouldn’t point fingers when times are bad. You might end up being the one trying to steer this ship. Kyle Carruthers is a born and raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.
It is a relief that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s agenda no longer has control over the direction of the Arctic Council, especially now that through the Senator Mike Duffy corruption and bribery trial that it is being realized that the Conservative government is very vulnerable to big oil interests. Sally Wright Kluane Lake
Beware of grocery store lobbyists Premier Darrell Pasloski has told Yukoners that would-be lobbyists cruise our grocery stores, waiting to pounce upon vulnerable, unsuspecting ministers. Are flinty-eyed lobbyists lurking in the meat section? That suspicious looking fellow in baking goods… could he be a snake oil salesman from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers? And what about that stranger skulking in fresh produce? He spends an awful lot of time fondling the tomatoes. Could he be from a Chinese government-owned mining corporation seeking consequence-free plundering opportunities? Gee, Premier Pasloski, thanks for the warning! Linda Leon Whitehorse
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NATIONAL A Duffy Dictionary: A glossary of some terms coming up in court A home construction system in which concrete is poured between reinforced polystyrene foam forms; OTTAWA also the core product of a company en. Mike Duffy’s trial on 31 (Maple Ridge Media/Ottawa ICF) to charges of fraud, breach of trust which Duffy awarded up to $65,000 and bribery begins its fifth week in contracts for business he said was Monday _ an opportunity to look at Senate-related. the unique lexicon that’s sprung up Jiffy Photo: A suburban Ottawa around the case. photo developing shop that printed Age Wave: A nebulous project and mounted about $1,500 worth of Duffy discussed with trainer Mike photos for Duffy, paid through the Croskery to promote physical activ- Ottawa ICF contract (see above). ity among baby boomers. Croskery Mistake-repay scenario: Term was paid Senate funds through the coined by defence lawyer Donald Ottawa ICF contract (see below) for Bayne; refers to alleged plan by consulting services Duffy said he Prime Minister’s Office to force provided during exercise sessions. Duffy to say he had made a mistake Common sense: What the Crown claiming $90,000 in living expenses, believes should be applied when and then to repay expenses, thereby considering Mike Duffy’s claim that helping make a political problem go his principal residence was in Prince away. Edward Island. The defence argues Oversight: For Senate human that the actual rules are what can be resources and finance officials, tested in court. involved verifying that contract Insulating concrete forms: and expense forms were filled out Jennifer Ditchburn Canadian Press
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properly; did not include making sure contract work was actually performed, or scrutinizing exactly what a senator was doing when they declared he or she was travelling on ``Senate business.’’ Partisan activities: According to the SARs (see below), an ``inherent and essential’’ part of a sena-
tor’s parliamentary functions. All activities may or may not be eligible for Senate-paid travel, depending on how one interprets the spending guidelines. Primary residence: a) Primary means main or usual and residence means where you live, according to the Crown. b) The place a senator
designates on a form as his or her primary residence. SARs: Not the viral respiratory disease that hit Toronto in 2003, but the ``Senate ‘’Administrative Rules.`` A foundational document guiding the work of senators and a favourite reference point for Bayne. Sixty-four point travel system: Not a cheapo airline loyalty program, but the allotment senators have for expensing flights when they are more than 100 kilometres away from home. Each return flight between Ottawa and the home province counts as one point. A quarter-point is deducted for each leg of travel within a senator’s home region. Volunteer: a) a person who works without remuneration. b) a person who might receive a cheque for $500 as a thank-you for their free work, as did Duffy office figure Ashley Cain through the Ottawa ICF contract (see above).
Ottawa to pay Nunavut more than $250 million in lawsuit settlement over territory’s land claim Bob Weber
lawsuit and improve training for Inuit to enter the territorial civil service. IQALUIT, NUNAVUT The payment is included in a ttawa is to pay an Inuit landpreviously announced deal for more claim group more than $250 than $300 million that ends a nineyear-old claim against the federal million to settle a long-standing Canadian Press
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government by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the group that oversees the Nunavut land claim. “There’s a lot of interest in the Arctic now and we have a large, untrained Inuit work force,” Cathy Towtongie, NTI president, said Monday. “We have to deal with that situation now.” The land claim guaranteed that Inuit would hold the same percentage of jobs in the territorial government that they do in the general population – about 85 per cent. But they have never held close to that number. The level has been stuck at about 50 per cent for years. A conciliator’s report concluded in 2005 that the reason has been Ottawa’s consistent underfunding of education in the territory. Retired justice Thomas Berger found that underfunding has resulted in graduates that are literate in neither English nor Inuktitut. He recommended a bilingual education program paid for through an extra
$20 million a year from the federal government. NTI filed its lawsuit, claiming $1 billion in damages, after the report’s release. That was based on wages the group said the Inuit could have earned from their share of government jobs if they’d been educated well enough to fill them. About $175 million of the settlement is to go into a fund to provide Inuit with necessary job skills. That money is to be controlled by NTI and the territorial government. It could fund a repeat of a program to train Inuit lawyers, said Towtongie. It could also fund programs in the trades or in skills such as accounting. The federal government is to pay for a labour market analysis on what kind of training is needed. The fund is not to be used to upgrade Nunavut’s overall education system. “The hope is that this $175 million can be used to supplement
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Left: Louis Stoeckle, Kathleen O’Herin and Mamie Legris, left to right, pose for a photo in front of a Maryhouse truck in 1954. Above: The photo is recreated in 1994.
those people.” Evans recalled when she wanted to make some extra ary “Mamie” Legris money, so began to sell roses was once asked in bars during the evening. about the single It was good money, but she most important lesson she’d was nervous about it. Legris learned from several decades hatched a plan to help her get of travel, which brought her through those Friday nights. all over the world from Paki“I’d go over to her home stan to Honduras to Russia to around 9 p.m., when it was a open missions of Madonna bit slow, for tea and toast,” she House. said. “Always carry a bottle open“One time, she took me er,” she told a friend, rememinto the chapel and asked God bering a time when she was to protect me, because it was a stuck in Bangkok overnight, bit of a rough crowd on those under curfew, unable to drink nights. She also asked him to help me sell all my roses. the water or open the pair of “I remember saying, ‘I don’t beers she had in her room. It was the kind of practical- think we’re allowed to ask mindedness Legris was known God for that,’ and she said, ‘Oh no, we can ask God for for. anything we want.” The long-time Whitehorse Evans even made a few trips resident, devout Catholic and former director of Maryhouse to see Legris in Combermere after she’d moved back there passed away in Combermere, in 1997. Ont. on March 27, just four She always wanted to know days shy of her 99th birthday. what was going on in the For years, she welcomed a Yukon, and how everyone was constant stream of visitors to her small home on the corner doing up here, Evans said. And despite her illnesses – of Sixth Avenue and Cook she became increasingly deaf Street. and blind over the years – it Barbara Evans would visit never stopped her from writher for tea and toast in the ing letters to friends and relaearly ‘90s, and would seek advice about raising children. tives around the world. They would talk about spiri••• tuality, life, the world and just It was the early 1950s, after about anything in between. teaching in the Ottawa area “She always had encourag- for 17 years, when Legris realing words, she was a great ized that God was her calling. listener,” Evans said. Catherine Doherty, the “She made me feel like I Roman Catholic social worker could continue on parenting, who founded the Madonna and that everything would be House Apostolate to serve the alright. We all know people poor, assigned Legris as direcin our lives who inspire us in tor of Maryhouse in Whitesome way to be better human horse, where she was part of a beings, and Mamie was one of group that opened shelters for Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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men and women. Over the course of several weeks in the spring of 1954, Legris drove across the country with two other members, stopping along the way to give talks and ask for supplies. They collected cupboards, beds, mattresses and other furniture, which they packed on the back of a Chevrolet 1300 truck. “The Alaska Highway wasn’t what it is today,” said close friend and former Maryhouse director Trudy Moessner. “They were basically driving through dust the whole way.” In Whitehorse, Legris lived in a home that had “quiet rooms” in the basement, also known as poustinias, where people from all walks of life could come and spend time away from the world. It was like an oasis, according to Truska Gorrell. “To visit Mamie at her home, a visitor could feel a sense of space, of entering a humble and loving world within the busy city of Whitehorse,” she wrote. Evans and Gorrell both spent time in Legris’ home when they needed to recharge their spiritual batteries. “I remember one young man, who Mamie and I both knew, who was struggling with addictions, the justice system and his family,” Gorrell wrote. “Society had almost written him off but Mamie’s door was always open to him, she cared about him, she prayed for him and her loving care was always a support for him.”
Renee Alford first met Legris in 1955. She remembers her as a warm, caring woman who contributed to the region by helping the poor and “showing what a lay apostle is called to do by her example and dedicated service to the parishioners.” “She was my friend and I’m grateful for what she did for me and my family,” Alford wrote. “But I was also inspired by what her vocation and work represented for the development of important new concepts in the life of the Catholic church.” After 10 years in Whitehorse, Legris became a trusted member of Madonna House and was sent all over the world to scout and open mission homes. She visited the West Indies, Israel, Peru and the Middle East, among other places, and always befriended local residents despite the language barrier.
For several years, they would often go on camping trips together. They drove up the Dempster Highway and camped at Lapie Canyon near Ross River one summer. Father Pierre Veyrat, a French Oblate priest who had accompanied them, shot a moose one day and Legris cooked up delicious steaks the same evening, Moessner said. Legris would sleep in the back of their old silver GMC Suburban on a foam mattress, a space she called the ‘Hilton suite.’ “One night we were above the Arctic Circle, camping in a tent while Mamie was in the Hilton, and she said she’d been awake all night keeping guard for bears,” Moessner said. “When you were with her, you were the most important person in the world. She always said the deepest deprivation was loneliness, and people need friends.” Moessner said she’s met ••• plenty of women who have Legris moved back to the stayed at the Maryhouse in the territory around 1989, which later stages of pregnancy, and is when Moessner first met even for a short period after her. their babies were born. At her 75th birthday party, She’s asked them what it Legris was asked what she was like to spend that time in wanted to do. a cramped room with other “She said she wanted to go women, babies and young snowmobiling, which she had children. never done,” Moessner said, so “One woman said it was a they took her to Haines Junc- holiday,” Moessner said. tion for the day. “‘Mamie looked after us On the ride back to White- with so much love, treated me horse, Moessner asked her if like a queen and cooked these she’d had a good day. fabulous meals. I didn’t get “Yes, it was fabulous, but I that at home.’” didn’t get to drive one,” Legris Contact Myles Dolphin at answered. myles@yukon-news.com
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cause they’ve just been sitting in my shoebox.” Church knew the postcards hen Amber Church would form the background of tells you she’s inspired something, but she had no idea by both Van Gogh and what. “I think sometimes it just Dr. Seuss, you believe it. needs to settle for a long time in Vivid colours and a whimsimy brain,” she said. cal sense of play are common “I just looked at it and sudthemes of the mixed-media denly I had the whole piece in pieces that make up her latest my head, whereas the day before show, Colour Theory. I had this cool background that I “My pieces are usually colour- had no idea what to do with.” ful. But this particular show is a The postcards are now covbit more of a colour explosion, ered with a semi-transparent more so than anything else, pink paint. On top of that a maybe,” Church said. large volcano, green leaves and a Vintage postcards form an dancing girl in blue. important part of the show. Yellow letters spell out: Feel Church stumbled upon them at The Goddess at Your Feet. a garage sale two years ago while The Hawaiian goddess Pele vacationing in Hawaii. – the goddess of the volcano – As Church remembers it, the inspired the piece, she said. woman had an attachment to a “I think for people here, who box of vintage postcards for sale. don’t have a volcano goddess, She wanted to make sure they they still have a connection to a went to a good home. mother earth concept.” She said: “If it makes people Postcard-based volcano aside, happy that would be good, beit’s very easy to picture Church News Reporter
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riffling through boxes during a weekend garage sale hunt. Layer upon layer of stuff is built up on each canvas, creating pieces with plenty to look at. Walking through the show you find yourself resisting the urge to reach out and touch things – the dozens of gears and clock parts painstakingly adhered to one piece, the oversized industrial zipper weaving its way across another. Each piece has between five and 20 layers, Church said. That means there’s always something to find if you look closely. “It’s rewarding though. I had somebody buy a piece about three years ago, and she came up last week to me on the street and she said, ‘I just found something new in your piece.’ “That is amazing. That means people aren’t getting bored of them if they can still find something new.” Each piece in this show includes some text. “Bring on the
Rain,” says one, where blue birds carry a rainbow of umbrellas in a very Seuss-like fashion. “Show Your True Colours,” says another, which appears mostly blue at first glace, but has designs of peacock feathers drawn onto the background on closer inspection. A woman pulls back a giant zipper to reveal a silver sky under the darkness in another piece. “There is Always a Silver Lining,” it says. Each piece also features a different anonymous, faceless girl. Church said that people who buy her work usually see themselves in the girl or see the person they bought the piece for. “Maybe she’s everywoman or maybe she’s a female spirit.” Recently a friend suggested that each piece was actually a self-portrait. Church says that’s not what she was going for, even though the friend might have a point. “Certainly all the words and
images came out of me and they are things I would like to express and also to share, especially with other women, but with other people,” she said. “So I think he might actually be right, though it was not in any way self-consciously done.” When she’s not creating art, Church works for the environmental group CPAWS and also teaches physical geography at Yukon College. She says being able to shift back and forth between the two sides of her brain allows her to do both things better. Something like this show “really lets my imagination be as ridiculous as it wants to be. I don’t have to follow any rules,” she said. Colour Theory runs until the end of the month at Yukon Artists @ Work, which is now located downtown at Fourth Avenue and Wood Street. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
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Judo Yukon welcomes new clubs to championship
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Shiroumakai Judo Club’s Cassi Jensen throws a competitor to the mat during the Yukon Judo Championships at the Canada Games Centre on Saturday. Eight clubs, including ones from Alaska, N.W.T. and B.C., attended the championship.
wonderful to get extra experience in – it’s more international with Alaska coming down as well.” here were as many Yukon Saturday marked the first time clubs as Outside clubs repre- B.C. and N.W.T. were represented sented at the Yukon Judo Cham- at the championship. Nunavut pionship on Saturday. sent judokas to compete last year Yukon’s four judo clubs shared and Alaskan clubs have competed the mat with two clubs from every year since 2011. Alaska, one from Kelowna, B.C. “The reason the Alaskan clubs and one from Yellowknife at the come to this is for the experiCanada Games Centre. ence,” said tournament director “We thought we would make and Shiroumakai sensei Aaron it a family visit and do the tourJensen. “They’re kind of in the nament as well,” said Kelowna same boat as we are, they have to Judo Club sensei Ingrid Stewart. travel to the ‘Lower 49,’ as they “Maybe next year we’ll bring call it, to fight somebody who’s more from our club up … It’s not from your local area.” Tom Patrick News Reporter
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The Kelowna Judo Club (KLJ) and Yellowknife Judo (YKJ) had small teams, but neither left empty-handed. Kelowna’s Shyanne Stewart, who was one of two to make the trip, won a silver and Yellowknife’s only competitor Hunter Hadley also captured silver. Northern Lights Judo and Shiroumakai Judo pinned the most medals. Both Whitehorse clubs collected 17 medals. However, Northern Lights (NLJ) won eight gold while Shiroumakai (SHK) took in seven. The two clubs also took in numerous individual awards.
Northern Lights’ Jaymi Hinchey was named toughest female competitor and Shiroumakai’s Daniel Tonner was named toughest male. Shiroumakai’s Emersyne Sias received an award for female sportsmanship and Northern Lights’ Alexander Kiriak got the corresponding male award. Shiroumakai’s Rowen Kingston was named most improved male and teammate Cassi Jensen got the award for best throw by a female competitor. As well, Mackenzie Bolduc, of Golden Horn Judo (GHJ), was named most improved female
and Gavin Mellon, of Anchorage’s Mountain View Judo (MVJ), was given best throw by a male. A total of 61 competitors took part in the championship, down from the record of 86 set last year. “As an organization, every year we fine-tune it,” said Jensen. “It’s a good development tournament. This year our U12s are a good group and hopefully in two years they’ll all be U14s. We have a good group of younger kids and that’s what it’s all about.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Clockwise from the top: Shiroumakai’s Jayden Iskra blocks a throw by Anchorage’s Olijah Armstrong; Juneau’s Jay Watts, top, is rolled by Anchorage’s Dorrian Mellon in a gold medal match; Shiroumakai’s Jayden Leenders pins Hiroshikai’s Darrien James-Tizya; Northern Lights’ Mackenzie Tonner throws Kelowna’s Shyanne Steward.
Results Mixed U8 under-23kg 1st Lia Hinchey (NLJ) 2nd Mannix Bingham (NLJ) 3rd Damon Tonner (NLJ)
Boys U12 under-39kg 1st Jonathan Racine (NLJ) 2nd Dylan Anderson (GHJ) 3rd Samuel Bugg (GHJ)
Mixed U8 under-25kg 1st Covelle Patterson (GHJ) 2nd Kenai Bryden (HRK) 3rd Sapphira Oettli (NLJ)
Girls U12 under-44kg 1st Cassi Jensen (SHK) 2nd Emersyne Sias (SHK) 3rd Taia Zakus (SHK)
Mixed U10 under-29kg 1st Jaymi Hinchey (NLJ) 2nd Luke Roberts (GHJ) 3rd Samara Jacob (NLJ) 4th Jack Anderson (GHJ)
Junior men U14 under-44kg 1st Gavin Mellon (MVJ) 2nd Hunter Hadley (YKJ) 3rd Ben Machtans (NLJ)
Mixed U10 under-32kg 1st Kaleb Parry (NLJ) 2nd Mackenzie Bolduc (GHJ) 3rd Dylan Watts (CCJ) 4th Mary Canapary (CCJ) Mixed U10 under-38kg 1st Gabriel Racine (NLJ) 2nd Jazzen Patterson (GHJ) 3rd Mitchell Peacock (GHJ) Mixed U10 under-41kg 1st Alexander Kiriak (NLJ) 2nd (Zephyr Bingham (NLJ) 3rd Anya Bellon (GHJ) Girls U12 under-30kg 1stt Mackenzie Tonner (NLJ) 2nd Shyanne Stewart (KLJ) Boys U12 under-33kg 1st Jayden Iskra (SHK) 2nd Olijah Armstrong (MVJ) 3rd Wyatt Burnett (SHK) 4th Nathan Mostyn (SHK) Boys U12 under-36kg 1st Daniel Tonner (SHK) 2nd Edan Basnett (SHK) 3rd Glade Roberts (GHJ)
Junior men U14 under-52kg 1st Carl Malagodi (MVJ) 2nd Rowan Kingston (SHK) 3rd Kenny Hyatt (SHK) Junior women U14 under-57kg 1st Judy Russell (SHK) 2nd Paige Poelman (NLJ) 3rd Cassi Jensen (SHK) Junior men U16 over-70kg 1st Jadon Leenders (SHK) 2nd Darrien James-Tizya (HRK) Junior men U18 under-66kg 1st Jacob Melanson (SHK) 2nd Dorrian Mellon (MVJ) Senior men under-81kg 1st Jay Watts (CCJ) 2nd Dorrian Mellon (MVJ) 3rd Jacob Melanson (SHK) Beginner knowledge 1st Gabriel Racine (NLJ) 2nd Mackenzie Tonner (NLJ) 3rd Jaymi Hinchey (NLJ) Intermediate knowledge 1st Jayden Iskra (SHK) 2nd Wyatt Burnett (SHK) 3rd Emersyne Sias (SHK)
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Team North led by Yukoners at aboriginal hockey nationals
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Left: Yukon’s Dylan McCuaig is slammed into the boards while playing for Team North at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Halifax last week. Twelve Yukon players competed at the championship. Above: Yukon’s Adrianne Dewhurst plays for Team North.
(who won gold in both the male and female divisions), and also lost 6-1 to Ontario on Thursday in the quarterfinal. one assist. Tom Patrick up.” “It’s hard to mesh as a team when News Reporter “The team was feeling really The North’s female team finished you haven’t played together as a good, we were just starting to click the championships on a high note. team for a long time,” said Sierra. ukoners led the charge for Team They defeated Team Atlantic – repre- at the end,” said Sierra. “It was fun “We had a great group of girls North at the National Aboriginal senting the Atlantic provinces – 6-2 playing with all the girls and since and they fought through,” said Hockey Championships last week in in the relegation round on Friday. we were all from up north, it was Halifax. cool to connect with them too. They MacEachen. “If they were down Three Yukon players marked The male and female North were happy at the end to go out with by a few goals, they kept going and the scoresheet in the game. Adrikept most of the scores pretty close, squads, which included players from anne Dewhurst scored twice, Sierra a win.” which was nice.” Canada’s three territories including Team North’s female squad also Oakley had a goal and an assist and a dozen Yukoners, placed sixth and Team North’s male squad, which Monica Johnson had a goal. Yukon’s wrapped up the round robin with seventh, respectively, at the 14th an- Maya Oakley, the team’s starting included seven Yukon players, a 4-4 tie against Team Alberta last nual midget-age championship. opened with their highlight. Wednesday. McLeod and Oakley goalie, was between the pipes. “This was my third year coachThe Northern team began the scored and Dewhurst posted an Aklavik, N.W.T.’s Davina Mcing and was definitely the strongLeod, who played for the Whitehorse assist. championships with a 4-0 win over est group of girls we’ve had,” said “It was sad: we were so close to Female Mustangs rep team this past Quebec-based Team Eastern Door Yukon’s Candice MacEachen, who winning,” said Sierra. “There was 37 and North on April 27. season, registered a goal and an was assistant coach of Team North’s assist. seconds left and they got a breakGoalie Josh Tetlichi got the female squad. away … and got a goal and tied it Sierra, who was captain of the shutout while Kole Comin and Jonas “They played awesome. We came Mustangs this season, and McLeod up.” Leas scored, Dustyn Phelps-Van Bibout strong in most games. We had a tied for the most points on the team The team, which also included ber and Bohdi Elias had two assists, couple rough starts to some, but we in Halifax with four. Sierra knocked Yukon’s Mikaela Blanchard, opened and Dylan McCuaig had one assist. battled back and as the announcer with an 8-1 loss to Manitoba, in two goals and had two assists All six players are from Yukon. before a 5-0 loss to Saskatchewan kept saying, Team North never gave while McLeod had three goals and McCuaig and Comin led the team in scoring in Halifax, each with
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six points. McCuaig, who notched at least one point in each game, finished with three goals and three assists. Comin finished with five goals and one assist. The team, which also included Yukon’s Kaine Comin, went on to lose 7-2 to B.C., 4-2 to Alberta, 7-4 to gold-winning Saskatchewan in the quarterfinal, and 4-3 in overtime to Ontario in relegation on Friday. After their final games, Sierra Oakley and McCuaig both received the outstanding leadership award for their tri-territorial teams. “But we were so proud of ourselves just getting that far and prove that Team North isn’t just there as a knock-off team, that we should be taken seriously,” added Sierra. “We will never give up, no matter what the odds are against us. Even if we’re down 8-0, we’ll keep playing our best because we’ve all been on teams where that’s how you play.” Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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KFC buckets Pinoy basketball title Tom Patrick News Reporter
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he Yukon Pinoy Basketball League wrapped up with a finger lickin’ good final on Sunday. Team KFC captured their third title in four years in a thrilling 91-86 win over Usana at F.H. Collins Secondary School. KFC was bolstered by strong outside shooting, increasingly tight defence and an enthusiastic cheering section, whose screams could shatter glass. “It’s all about defence,â€? said KFC captain and coach Wren Agapito. “They know that defence wins games and defence wins championships. That’s what we did tonight and we stopped them every time they got the ball and our offence just followed with that.â€? KFC opened the game with three-point sharpshooting. Jonathan Labuguen notched nine points and James Labuguen six from beyond the arc in the first quarter. But the Colonel Sanders squad won the fourth quarter with free throws. Tied 74-74, James sunk two from the line for 76-74 – taking the lead for the last time – before teammate Aaron Diaz hit four in a row in two separate trips to the freethrow line to make it 84-78. “They were in foul trouble ‌ pretty much all of them had four (or) three fouls, so we had to go inside,â€? said Agapito. “The more we go inside, we can get fouls.â€? The strategy put a dent in Usana’s offence. Usana’s E.G. New and J.B. New, who combined for 26 points in the final, fouled out in the fourth quarter as KFC drove through the paint.
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Left: KFC’s Aaron Diaz goes up for two during the final of the Yukon Pinoy Basketball League on Sunday at F.H. Collins Secondary. KFC beat Usana 91-86 for their third title in four years. Above: Usana’s Ian New, centre, pounces on a loose ball in the first quarter.
“We committed a lot of fouls, especially our key players, and that was the turning point in the ball game,� said Usana captain Joesel Rumbaoa. “We lost our big man, E.G. New, and J.B. New, and we cannot do our game plan without them. “That’s the ball game, we lost, better luck next time.� KFC, who also won the title in 2012 and 2013, finished first ahead of Usana in second, at the
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end of the regular season. Usana beat KFC by a point the previous weekend to force Sunday’s deciding game in the best-ofthree series. While the Labuguens were hitting three-pointers – six in total in the first half – Usana was putting their speed to good use. Usana capitalized on half a dozen fast breaks in the first half. “In the first half, that was
some of our worst defence – we just let go of the ball,� said Agapito. “They did their fast breaks so many times and we couldn’t catch up with them.� The Colonel crew led for almost all of the first half, finishing the first quarter up 24-21, before Usana snuck in front in the final seconds. Usana’s Kenneth Valdez put in a rebound on a shot from E.G. for a 45-44 lead at the buzzer. Usana expanded the gap to 53-46 in a pair of jumpers from J.B. They finished the third with another one-point lead at 64-63 on a pair of free throws from Ian New, who led his team with 27 points. Diaz led the way for KFC with 29 points and was named Player of the Game.
“He’s pretty much doing everything,� said Agapito. “Rebounding, blocking shots, making shots and doing fast breaks. For me, he’s really Player of the Game tonight, for sure.� Other top scorers for KFC include James Labuguen with 17 points and John Apostol with 14. The Pinoy league, which was founded in 2007, is hosting an All-Star game on May 16 at the F.H. Collins school. The action starts at 5:30 p.m. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Novice Huskies score hardware at Kelowna tourney Tom Patrick
pared this year, how we practiced, games we played in this year, we had several compliments on how he Novice Huskies brought hard our team played and how the heat and blasted some much they improved from last teams at the Kelowna Heat Blast year.” Tournament over the weekend in The Huskies won the silver B.C. bracket with a 10-1 thumping The Whitehorse selects squad of the Quesnel Red Dragons on went 3-2 at the tournament in the Sunday. 2006 age group to win gold in the Whitehorse’s Chayce Tuton led silver bracket – and placed third the way with four assists and a overall – to end the season on goal in the final. Teammate Gavin Sunday. McKenna racked up two goals “The tournament went really and an assist; Jase Johnstone had well,” said Huskies coach Derek two goals; and Taylor Bierlmeier Johnstone. “From how we preposted a goal and assist. News Reporter
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DT Trainor INFO SESSION Autism Yukon is proud to present an information session on DT Trainor with Dorin Johnson and Shirley Chau-Tan…
* DT Trainor is an evidence-based direct instructional software program with over 260 curriculum content programs, hundreds of motivating reinforces, and data tracking/assessments features. DT Trainor is highly configurable, ABA based and an affordable instructional tool. This software allows independent learning for individuals with mild to severe cognitive and developmental disabilities. * DT Trainor is a robust virtual tutor for your child or students. It was designed specifically for children with Autism, but the configurability of this software makes it beneficial for children with other learning disabilities.
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Whitehorse Novice Huskies’ Conner Labar handles the puck during a game against the Juneau Capitals in January. The Huskies placed third at the Kelowna Heat Blast Tournament on Sunday in B.C.
Conner Labar, Jaxon Tentrees, Zander Underhill and Tyson Matthews each added individual goals while Landon Cowper helped out with an assist. It was the second medal won by the Huskies – a selects team made up of the top players from the Whitehorse rec league – this season. “Last year we didn’t really have a chance to play together as a team, practice as we did all year this year, so all our practices and tournaments paid off in a huge way for the kids this year,” said Derek.
“We started our Huskies this year to be more of a team. That was the whole idea behind this thing, was getting back to this tournament this year and I think it paid off, for sure.” The Huskies opened the tournament with an 11-3 win over the Okanagan All Stars. Goalie Nigel Charlie then notched a shutout in a 15-0 thwacking of the Quesnel Red Dragons. The Whitehorse squad dropped their next two. They lost 8-5 to the Chilliwack Jr. Chiefs and 4-3 to the Kelowna Red Heat,
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with the home team scoring a goal late in the game. “It was a close game, we just never had the bounces when it came down to it,” said Derek. “We came such a long way from last year and the coaches are so proud of the kids,” he added. The Huskies were also coached by Justin Halowaty and player Kaelen Halowaty, who was out with a leg injury but put on his jersey and helped coach on the bench while still on crutches. The Whitehorse team won three games en route to silver at the Fire in my Heart, Ice in my Veins Tournament in Enderby in early February. They also went 3-5 against the Yellowknife Wolfpack rep team in a pair of series this season. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Autism Yukon is proud to invite together interested organizations, parents and caregivers, media, and the public, to a Round Table Soiree on May 26th. Our facilitated discussion is intended to put together ideas from a variety of people who are all involved in the upbringing and education of children and adults with unique needs. Questions we will be dealing with: “What does your child need to thrive in school” “Are they able to meet their potential” “What needs to be put in place so that children’s transitions from PreSchool to School, Middle School to High School, and High School to Adulthood, goes smoothly.” Please join us in this discussion as we need your ideas and opinions!
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3-BDRM DUPLEX in Hillcrest, wood/oil heat, w/d, avail June 1, responsible tenant, $1,150/mon + utils. 668-5558
STORAGE/WORKSHOP FOR rent, approx 14ĘźX20Ęź, downtown Whitehorse. Contact Stephan (867) 332-4082 or stephane@asprinting.ca
HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871
TITANIUM WAY commercial space for rent/sale. 1,000 feet includes office, boardroom, open work area, kitchen, washroom. Separate storage area. Wired for phone/data, has security system. $1,800/month + electricity. 335-1932.
2-BDRM APT, 404 Jeckell St, quiet & responsible tenants, avail June 1, view, 5 appliances, private entrance with plug-ins, N/P, $1,200/mon + utils. 250-767-3478
3-BDRM 2-BATH house, downtown, sunny, back deck, parking, refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon + utils. 668-6190 after 4pm or lv msg
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1-BDRM SUITE, furnished, with garden, wood heat, N/S, pet OK, $750/mon all inclusive. 633-2455
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd floor of building on Gold Road in Marwell Sizes 180 sqft & 340 sqft Quiet spaces with reasonable rent 667-2917 or 334-7000 AFFORDABLE DOWNTOWN office space for lease, $14 ft 2 + cam, 1,800 sqft, 202 Strickland Street on the 2nd floor. Contact Stephan (867) 332-4082 or stephane@asprinting.ca FURNISHED BEDROOM in new home, Ingram, responsible tenant, $700/mon all inclusive. 334-3186 SHOP/OFFICE/STUDIO Multi-Use Building with space available to rent Very Competitive rates Various sizes, short & long term Washroom on site Friendly environment whserentals@hotmail.com Phone 667-6805
1,200 SQUARE FOOT BAR SPACE available immediately for rent in downtown Whitehorse. Rent negotiable to serious inquiries only. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn, Manager, at 667-7801 3-BDRM 1-BATH mobile home, Lobird park, neat & clean, storage shed, no dogs, N/S, long term only, $1,400/mon + utils. 456-7397 1-2 BDRM bsmt suite, Copper Ridge, clean, hardwood floors, new paint, fully furnished, TV/cable, avail immed, N/S, N/P, $1,250/mon incl elec. 334-7872 3-BDRM 2-BATH basement suite in new house, avail June 1, sep ent, appliances, 1,200 sq ft, fully tiled w/elec coil, 9' 4" ceiling, $1,550/mon + elec. 335-6886
HOUSE TO share with others, donĘźt settle for dingy basement room or noisy apt, Porter Creek, N/S, everything incl, $750/mon. Info @ http://timmit.ca/share or tollfree 1-855-628-7138x99 3-BDRM, 1.5 bath duplex, Takhini, elementary school, Yukon College, near bus, big back yard & deck, $1,700/mn + utils. 335-6886 after 6pm FURNISHED ROOM with half bath, Marsh Lake, waterfront, hot tub, water sport equipment, hiking trails, long or short term, N/S, animals welcome, $500/mon. 660-4321 BEDROOM IN house, Riverdale, shared kitchen & bath, N/S, no parties, heat & elec incl, $650/mon + dd. 456-5848 1-BDRM LUXURY suite, 1,200 sq ft, wheelchair accessible, fantastic view, N/S, N/P, refs reqĘźd. 667-6579
2-BDRM TRAILER, Arkell, avail May 15, large deck, fenced side yard w/small storage shed, close to the Canada Game Center & park, pets negotiable, refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon. 334-5178 LOVELY 2-BDRM house, Copper Ridge, avail May 15, carport, patio, RV pkg, close to services, Hamilton Blvd and downtown, $1,550/mon + utils. 334-2747 1-BDR APT, Mt Lorne Community Centre, 2nd floor, N/S, $850/mon includes heat/electric/water, 30 mins south of Whitehorse, available mid/end May, refs reqĘźd. Contact LMCA lmca@northwestel.net, 667-7083
3-4 BDRM 2-bath house, Porter Creek, spacious, wood stove, huge yard, N/S, avail June 1, $1,695/mon + utils. Contact suites@auroramusic.ca. PROFESSIONAL HOUSESITTER available from May 26 to September, very reliable, trustworthy, lots of good references around the world. Call 336-2848 or email at PellerinMV@gmail.com MOBILE HOME, newly renovated at Lobird, available in June. Call Ann for details @ 336-0499 1-BDRM APT, Copper Ridge, full bath, big LR, avail June 1, $1,000/mon & utils. 334-1907
NINE ADJOINING lots in downtown Atlin, power to property, offers. Lance @ 250-651-7531 1996 SRI mobile home, 79 Sandpiper, Arkell, large fenced lot. 332-4303 3-BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Riverdale, end unit, landscaped, $235,000 obo. 633-2968 PRIVATE SALE: 5 acres lot in Grizzly Valley, no building restriction, power + phone at property line, south exposure, $149,000.00, serious inquiries only. 667-4910 3-BDRM MOBILE with addition & large workshop, recent updates, just under 3 acres of land, $364,000. For more info call 336-4920
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HOUSESITTER WANTED for summer at Marsh Lake waterfront home, 60km south of Whitehorse, animals welcome, N/S, reliable with refs, pay utilities. 867-660-4321 3-BDRM SUITE, Crestview, new, fenced yard, all inclusive heat, electric, TV, Internet, private laundry, dishwasher, avail July 1, lease required, $1,800/mon. Text 336-0306 or lv msg ROOM, FURNISHED, cable, Internet, N/S, N/P, avail May 1, clean, storage space, $650/mon. 334-3456 or 333-3457 3-BDRM 1.5-BATH, Riverdale, some furniture available, parking space included, roommates permitted, oil heat, $1,650/mon + utils. 807-285-4908 ROOM IN country residential home, Cowley Creek, clean, quiet, accomodation with professional male, reduced rent available for individual willing to assist as domestic help i.e. gardening, laundry, cleaning. 332-2151
Office/Commercial Space for Rent Available Immediately: t Approximately 3200 square feet on the ground oor; t turnkey; t downtown on quiet street; t handicap accessible including handicap doors;
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If you are interested please submit resume to Na-Cho Nyak Dun Development Corporation by email coo@ nnddc.ca, by fax 1-867-456-4344 or mail to Suite #2 4230-4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1 by May 13, 2015.
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2004 MOBILE home, Arkell, 16' extra wide, 3-bdrm 2-bath, titled land, well maintained, insulated skirting, renovated decks, shed, lots of parking, quick possession available, $274,900. 334-7262 HOUSE IN Riverdale, for sale by owner, renovatorʼs special, 2,100 sq ft split level w/separate basement entrance, large fenced lot, $279,000. 333-0825 or 667-2824
Help Wanted HELP WANTED Housekeeping Room Attendant Qualifications: Relevant hotel certification preferred. Applicants with relevant experience preferred Hours: 40 hours/week Wage: $14.25/hr Duties: Make beds, change sheets, distribute clean towels & toiletries Dust furniture, vacuum carpeting & area rugs Clean hotel rooms/public areas Attend to guest requests for extra supplies Contact: HR Manager hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1 EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER SERVICE Fantastic opportunity to learn and do things that would take years to learn at a big retail store. Wide range of responsibilities including: Expert Sales, Fabric/ Design Knowledge, Lightspeed Sales, Store Merchandising, Social Media Wizarding. Light sewing duties: finishing, quality control, labeling products, maybe sewing on the odd button. Apply in person to Andrea at Sportees. PART-TIME CARPET CLEANER Days, evenings and weekends Experience preferred 667-4786
The salary for this position is $20/hour based on 37.5 hours per week, with an immediate start date. If you feel you have the qualifications and desire to meet the challenges of this position please forward a cover letter and resume outlining how your experience and qualifications relate directly to the position. A job description is available at the YESAB Head Office Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street in Whitehorse or on our website at www.yesab.ca Please submit applications to: Finance and Administration Manager, YESAB Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J9 Ph: 867.668.6420 Fax: 867.668.6425 or email to yesab@yesab.ca Toll free: 1.866.322.4040
KOSS FAMILY DAY HOME Looking for on-call employee Caregiver Must have at least Level 1 Call Yao at 667-6790 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com. MAINTENANCE PERSON FOR SKKY HOTEL Basic plumbing & carpentry experience required. 2 days per week, $1,000 per month. Submit resume and cover letter to lberardi@rogers.com or at hotel.
Town & Mountain Hotel is looking for experienced, part time
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Start Date: June 15, 2015 End Date: August 10, 2015 Hours per Week: 30.0/week Hourly Wage: $10.86/hr Qualifications:
GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors to commence August 15, 2015. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! CLIPPERS BARBERSHOP is looking for a part-time or on-call barber with a minimum of 3 years experience. Call Natalya @ 867-667-6605 EXECUTIVE A S S I S T A N T required. Nak'azdli Whut'en Fort St. James B.C. Email a p p l i c a t i o n s t o executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit www.firstnatiknosjobsonline.com under management. COMMUNICATIONS/EVENTS COORDINATOR required. Nak'azdli Whut'en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management. COUNCIL SECRETARY required. Nak'azdli Whut'en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management. CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer, Gitga' at Development Corporation, Hartley Bay, B.C. For full job description visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management positions. Send resumes to jobs@gitgaat.net. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment Operators and Finish Grader Operators. Send resumes to: teichroebc@gmail.com
Miscellaneous for Sale WINDOOR RECYCLER We buy & sell: • Brand new/used double/triple pane vinyl/wood windows. •Brand new steel/vinyl exterior doors with frames. Now selling: •Brand new unfinished oak kitchen cabinets. 333-0717 QUEEN SIZE air bed, still in box, & Woodʼs air pump. 668-5786 We will pay CASH for anything of value Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & fishing supplies, rifles & ammo. G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL
Must be: under 30 years of age, enrolled in education program.
4-DRAWER METAL filing cabinet, exc shape, $350. 332-6565
Willing to train but sales experience is necessary, knowledge of local first nation history and art culture is necessary.
GORGEOUS PERSIAN carpet, Habibian Nain, cream colour with blue trim, 600 knots psi, 5'X8', bought in Middle East, appraised + docs, $2,100, can send pics. 204-880-7245 herbeeking@hotmail.com
Funded by Canada Summer Jobs
Head Office, Whitehorse 16-week term Are you a law student in search of a challenging and dynamic work environment this summer? If so, we want to hear from you! This position will receive direction from and be a direct support for YESAB’s Legal Counsel. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to work in a confidential environment, with frequent interruptions, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload while maintaining a positive attitude with both co-workers and the public.
P-T CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS WANTED. Easy work from anywhere or from home at any time. Experience not required. Paid cash. Own phone an asset. Phone/text 867-689-9780
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CARCROSS TAGISH FIRST NATION
Justice Coordinator Health and wellness Department Full-Time/ Permanent Level 7-9 Depending on Education and Experience
JOB SUMMARY As a member of our Health and wellness team, the successful candidate is responsible for the following: coordinating local crime prevention and justice initiatives, developing (and offering) a variety of community justice programs, and negotiating and administering contribution agreements with the federal and territorial governments; as well as performing other related duties. For more information go to C/TFN website or Phone (867) 821-4251 Ext 8213 or 8269 Fax# (867) 821-3903 E-mail humanresource@ctfn.ca
Resumes must be received by May 13, 2015.
CLOSING DATE: May 13, 2015
For Sale NATIVE BRAIN-TANNED HIDES and Tanned Beaver Pelts at reasonable prices Phone (780)335-3557 If no one is available please leave msg or call (780)461-9677 APPROX 1500 DVD fairly recent movies including 125 Blue-ray and many series set, sold with 2 storage cabinets as a package, $3,000. 667-4409 STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it's hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca BOTTOM OF wine barrel, one glass, bottle holder, solid wood, $200. 335-5352 WIDE WHEELCHAIR, blue, good cond, $160; walker for $25. Del @ 334-8318 EXTRA CUBE van space to Edmonton/Calgary tentatively leaving May 12. We haul, you pay. 835-7255 COLOURFUL CLOTHING, ideal for any season, Alpaca sweaters, nice scarves for different uses, pants and ponchos. 332-0442 2 250-GAL water tanks surrounded by metal cage, haul water, $275 obo; 4 45-gal black oil plastic barrels fresh oil, great for diesel fuel or waste oil, $40 ea. LYNX SKIN for sale, $250 obo. 336-2333 23" CEILING fan, satin nickel finish, still in original box, includes light kit with extra bulbs, remote control, 7 blades, requires 10ʼ minimum floor clearance, $375. 456-2383 METAL LATHE, Myford, 20” centres, 9” swing, 3 Jaw & 4 Jaw chuck, face plate, live centre, Jacobs chuck, plus milling attachment, $2,000. 633-2916 or 334-1166
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 LOTS OF COMMERCIAL STORE SHELVING that came from Canadian Tire/Superstore. Some new, one sided or double sided, pallet racking. Enough to do warehouse. Phone 333-0717 SPORTY BUFFALO wool hand-knit unisex pullover, attractive design, good-sized Medium. 668-5786 JABSCO MACERATOR Pump $100, marine engine compartment heater $200. 334-8414 SCREEN DOOR with necessary kit for hanging, 81” x 36”. 668-5786 38”X70” “MAGNETIC” mattress pad, hand washable, 668-5786 SPOT SATELLITE GPS Messenger, SOS, Help/SPOT Assist, Check-in/OK, Custom Message, Track Progression, new in box, never opened, regular $149, asking $89 obo. 633-6264 DOUBLE AXLE trailer, $1,000 obo; 32V Jacobs windmill with 110ʼ free-standing steel tower, $7,400 obo; 1973 Ford tractor w/backhoe, 3-cyl diesel, $5,200 obo. 633-9022 LEE VALLEY Reel Mower Model PA810 18”, c/w sharpening kit, seldom used, $75. 668-3594 WAVE ACTION juice blender, $50; food dehydrator, new, $50; fondue pot, new, $50; pancake puffs pan, new, $25; Black & Decker family-size electric griddle, new, $50. 456-2626 CUISINART PROFESSIONAL food & meat slicer, new, $100; George Foreman lean mean fat grilling machine, $50. 456-2626 SATELLITE STAR Choice Plus receiver, $200, Satellite Bell Plus receiver, $200. 633-2236 FRESHWATER TANK, 240 gal, clean, $600. 633-2236
TOYOSTOVE LASER 73, largest output wall furnace from Toyotomi, can heat up to 2,000 sq ft for fraction of alternative heat sources, paid over $3,000, asking $2,000. 335-6885 HOTPOINT DISHWASHER, black, silver inside, 2-yrs old, barely used, $100 obo. 668-2659
SONY 7.1 STR-DH730 receiver with 5 Fluance surround sound speakers, valued at $800, asking $300. Everything works. 332-1200 STEREO WITH stand $50, 52” Sharp TV with surround sound system and stand, $150. 667-4573 RCA 20” color TV, $15. 334-8318 SONY 22” LCD TV, like new, 633-3053
HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. Store (867) 633-3276 Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782
✔ Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed ✔ Everything over 8" split ✔ $250 per cord (6 cords or more) ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery
Computers & Accessories 2 CELL phones, Sanyo Pro 700 and LG 231 Bluetooth camera phone. 667-6770
MasterCard
Cheque, Cash
NEW DELL XPS 12 computer, OS Windows 8.1 64-bit, memory, 4GB, HD, 128GB, processor, 4th generation Intel Core, MS Office Home & Business 2013, security, McAfee Livesafe. 336-4898 GARMIN MONTANA 600 waterproof GPS, paid $600, barely used, asking $350. 633-2968 SELFIE STICKS with remote control fits any cell phone, $25. 333-9020
PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com YAMAHA PORTABLE keyboard PSR-70, exc cond, c/w Ranger metal carrying case & stand, $175. 667-4409 SAMICK UPRIGHT piano, excellent playing condition, beautiful oak case, includes delivery & tuning. 333-3941
WII MACHINE, everything you need, 3 controllers, games, exercise board, barely used, $100. 633-4707
1916 KNABE Grand Piano, 5'3", solid Mahogany, ivory keys, beautiful condition, great sound, $9,000. 907-766-3005 for more details
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, outdoor/sports equipment, books, toys, CDs, DVDs, some electronics, desk, twin mattress. 519-870-6680
YAMAHA DTX500 electronic drum set, purchased in 2011, used very little, paid $1,100, asking $500. 668-2659
BELL EXPRESS Vu HD satellite dish, ideal for rv or cabin, $50 firm; 7ʼ aluminum step ladder, $30; 250 gal fuel tank, $50. 334-4299
MOUNTAIN HAMMERED dulcimer, 72 strings, 10 treble, 9 bass strings, plays Celtic, Bluegrass, etc. Offers. 456-4010
Taku River Tlingit First Nation
Firewood
FLAT SCREEN TV, 336-2866, lv msg
SINGER SEWING machine, $200 firm. 456-2626
WEDDING RING set, worth over $2,000, soldered together, size 6.5, $800 obo. 867-876-0560
VIOLIN, COPY Stradivarius, El Degas 5-string banjo, Casio electronic keyboard, stand & bench. 456-4010
SONY 22” LCD TV, $75. 633-3053
Musical Instruments
PATIO TABLE, 6 chairs and umbrella, $50, large plastic outdoor storage chest, $20. 667-4573
CLARINET VITO Leblanc 7214 Kenosha, WIS, beautiful instrument, my son played for a couple months but no interest, $250. 334-7028
TVs & Stereos
DRIED & cured burls, various prices, 334-9636
WHITE HARDIE plank sheets, 4X10, 3 concrete boards, $150. 668-2659
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FRANKʼS FIREWOOD Top quality, stacked cords for best value 1/2 cord, single cord & multiple cords Phone 334-8960 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 DONʼS FIREWOOD Junction beetle kill spruce Cut to your desired length Kwanlin Dun & Social Services accepted Firewood available for summer delivery Phone 393-4397 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
Guns & Bows RCBS MODEL 505, new, powder scale, $100. 633-2488
2 NORTH Face mummy sleeping bags, $50 ea; Therma-rest pads, $15. 456-4010
Finance Department EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Senior Financial Officer SUPERVISOR: WAGE:
Spokesperson/Chief Administration Officer $65,000 – $70,000year, dependent upon experience, knowledge and suitability STATUS: Permanent Full-Time Position in Atlin British Columbia CLOSING DATE: May 8th, 2015 4:00pm JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Spokesperson, the Senior Financial Officer is responsible for tracking the Taku River Tlingit First Nation’s financial resources. Responsible for implementing and monitoring financial control systems in accordance with the Financial Administration Law, co-ordinating annual audit requirements, budget preparation and forecasting, providing financial expertise to the Clan Directors and Spokesperson through the Finance and Audit Committee. Keeping the Finance and Audit Committee and Clan Directors informed on any budget variances that occur. APPLICATION PROCESS To obtain a more detailed job description or to submit a resume contact: Vickie Cowan, Executive Assistant to the Spokesperson at (250) 651-7904 Fax: (250) 651-7908 Email: spoke.assist@gov.trtfn.com or mail to TRTFN • Box 132 • Atlin BC • V0W 1A0.
ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
15” REEL push lawn mower, $40; Husquvarna 38” chainsaw, $75; single & double propane household lights; 30” propane cook stove; 2 100lb propane bottles, $50 ea. 456-4010
Humane Society Yukon has Volunteer Opportunities available for anyone interested in assisting with raising money for the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. Fundraising is done by holding weekly Bingo games at the Elk’s Lodge downtown. A commitment of one Wednesday per month would be appreciated! Two shifts are available: 4-6 pm and 6-9 pm, approximately.
GARRET ELECTRONIC 4-coil metal locater with case, exc shape, $600. 332-6565
The volunteer positions are as follows: 4 pm - 6 pm: CASHIER - sell Bingo cards for the regular games; handling the cash for these and the “Early Birds”; strong math skills and experience working quickly are advantageous! This is a sit down position.
PEARL CLUTCH & high-heeled shoes, sz 8, $80; inflatable double mattress & collapsing stand, $40; Ortho boot, sz 9 (40), $30. 633-5009
4 pm - 6 pm: EARLY BIRDS - provide Bingo players with the correct number of cards for the “Early Bird” games. This is a great introductory position for people of all ages and does not require you to handle money! This is a sit down position.
SCHOOL BUS, full size, no engine, good glass, Pintle hitch on the front ready to tow, $500 obo. 633-3392 14X16X6 WALL tent, new, no frame, 12oz, UV treated canvas, screened windows, double zippered door, chimney hole at rear, $1,200. 334-8335 YUKON-MADE BIRD houses from $39 up. 332-6565 BUILDING, 14ʼ X 20ʼ movable, well constructed, R2000 insulated, insulated marmorette flooring, pine interior, triple glaze windows, fully wired, needs some finishing, located near Lake Laberge, $30,000. 668-6225 or 336-3496 50ʼ OF 2” copper pipe, offers. 332-6565 PRESSURE COOKER canner, 14-quart, 21-pint capacity, deluxe cast aluminum, easy read pressure gauge, safety plug & release valve, $125. 456-4010 BRAUN 3-IN-1 mixer/blender/food processor, 12 attachments, incl coffee grinder, $125; pasta & noodle maker, Imperial, Italian made for ravioli, kreplach, perogies, noodles, etc, $45. 456-4010
Electrical Appliances
4 pm - 6 pm: BONANZA & DABBER SELLER - sell Bonanza tickets and dabbers to players; this position handles cash so some basic math skills are needed. This is a sit down position.
Energetic individual required for local promotional products business. Duties include all aspects from lead sourcing to invoicing of the sale. Ability to multi-task, work independently, establish client loyalty and trouble shoot are all assets. Established supports system in place - artists, back office, suppliers, and shippers. Benefits package available. Bring resume into Murdoch’s Gem Shop, 207 Main Street.
4:30 pm – 6 pm: FLOOR WALKER – sell Bonanza tickets and dabbers to players; this position handles cash so some basic math skills are needed. 6 pm - 9 pm: BINGO CALLER - we are in need of back up Callers; training will be provided! 6 pm - 9 pm: CASHIER - strong math skills are required as this fast paced position calculates and pays out prize money, fills out and balances paperwork and prepares the bank deposit; accounting background would be an asset but is not mandatory. 6 pm - 9 pm: FLOOR WALKERS (2) per Bingo night – these important positions call out winning Bingo card numbers to the Caller in order to verify the win, then retrieve the cash prize from cashier to pay the winner; you will also sell Bonanza tickets to the players throughout the games and during the breaks. A fast paced, on your feet position. Basic math skills are required plus you will be handling cash. Assisting with clean up after the Bingo games are finished is also required. Interested persons please contact: The Bingo Coordinator Jo-Ann Jackson 633.6723 or joannjackson01@gmail.com
You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.
SAMSUNG FRIDGE, white, bottom freezer, 28x32x68, great cond, $400. 336-2450 LG FRIDGE, 11 cu ft bottom freezer, perfect working order, white, $275. 633-3705
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LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL TASCO RED Dot, exc cond, $20. 335-8485 CSA VZ58 non-rest rifle, 7.62X39 w/orig muzzlebreak telestock, $950, PAL reqʟd. Den 334-1422 SAVAGE 30-06, stainless w/synthetic stalk, soft Levy case, 3x9 Fulfield scope & extras, mint, $850, PAL required. 633-2968 RUGER SP101 calibre 357 Magnum, c/w 2 speed loaders, $500; Ruger Super Red Hawk 44 Magnum, c/w 2 speed loaders, Hoge monogrip, $650; Smith & Wesson model 69, 44 Magnum, $700. 334-8086 lv msg RUGER 223 mini 14, mint, older one, solid, includes two clips, case, lock, shells & ammo can, $750. 334-9818 HK 416 22lr plus two mags, restricted, $775; stainless/synthetic Ruger 10/22, $325; Chippa Little Badger 22lr, $250, excellent condition, must have PAL. 335-7154 SAVAGE AXIS in .223 Remington, like new, Bushnell Trophy XLT scope, great shooter, very accurate, $425. 334-7335
Wanted WERE YOU a squatter in Whiskey, Moccasin Flats, Sleepy Hollow or the Wye area? Need your story. squatterstory@gmail.com or Pat 667-4141
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2.4L Mivec 5 speed manual transmission. Power everything, A/C, aftermarket stereo & headlights, front strut tower bar, tinted windows, carbon fiber spoiler. Comes with winter tires on aluminum rims. Very clean. NEW... brakes, timing belt, all pulleys, water pump & coolant. Transmission serviced, oil & filter changed. 154,000k No leaks anywhere. Bright yellow! $11,500 obo.
2003 TOYOTA Corolla, 159,000 km, good cond, summer & new winter tires on rims, auto, blue, 2 owners, $5,600. 334-5047 or 334-5046
We Sell Trucks!
2003 TOYOTA Matrix, new brakes & transmission, good tires, good body, needs engine work, one exhaust valve blown, offers as is. 668-2162
1-866-269-2783 • 9039 Quartz Rd. • Fraserway.com
2002 CHEVY Malibu, 193,000kms, runs well. 334-1488
2007 DODGE Laramie 3500, ext cab, diesel, leather int, sunroof, clearance lights, extra set of near new winter tires, 94,000kms, exc cond, $27,000 obo. Ken @ 336-1701
2001 LEXUS LS 430, exc cond, 74,000 kms, fully loaded, sunroof, heated seats front and back, leather interior, 6 CD player, new battery, brakes, tires, $12,500 obo. 334-3456
2006 3/4 ton Savanna van, A/C, P/W, P/D, LWB, diesel, 93,000km, insulated, panelled, rear h eater, $16,000. 667-2853
Call or Text 867-335-7997 2010 TOYOTA Corolla CE 4 door sedan, 75,000km, command start, new windshield, front wheel drive, super clean, amazing consumer ratings, $12,500 obo. 667-7288
2000 FORD Taurus station wagon, V6 auto, p/w, p/d 216,000kms c/w summer tires, new winter tires, seats 8, recent safety, $3,450 obo. 333-0380
2009 TOYOTA Yaris RS, 2-dr hatchback, 5-spd manual, 140,000kms, P/W, P/L, heated leather seats, tinted windows, good tires, exc cond, well maintained, great on gas, $9,500 obo. 335-1106
2007 DODGE 1500 RAM SLT quad cab, fully loaded, c/w canopy, 180,000kms, $12,000 obo. 334-8414
2001 FORD Taurus Wagon, great condition, P/W, P/D, fully maintained, $3,700 obo. 334-3456
2001 LEXUS LS430, pearl white, auto, 4-dr fully loaded, sunroof, heated front/back cream leather seats, new tires/brakes/battery, 74,000 miles, exc cond, clean body, safe, $11,000 for quick sale. 332-1004
2009 G6 Pontiac sedan, 120,000km, cruise control, sunroof, traction control, new brakes, in mint condtion, fantastic gas mileage, $7,500. 689-5208
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
1998 TOYOTA Corolla, runs, 2 sets of tires, 1 winter studded, no back window. 633-9022 1997 FORD Taurus, green, high mileage but runs perfectly, straight body, clean interior, all power options, A/C working, $1,750 obo. 335-5206 1996 FORD Taurus, 4-door, 150,000kms, very clean, $1,200. 332-4303
2005 F-350 Super Duty super cab long box, V10, manual 6-spd overdrive, new 9500# Warnwinch, 2 sets 17" tires/rims, low kms, highway-driven bush truck. 633-5575 2005 F250 4x4 diesel super cab, new AT tires, brakes, alternator, ICP, IPR, FICM, 2 injectors, runs & drives, needs work, leak in high pressure oil, $4,500 obo. 332-1999 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche 4X4, air, tilt, cruise, power seats, auto, CD player, rear box cover, trailer tow pkg, 250,000km, nice truck, $8,500. 332-6022 2004 DODGE Ram 1500, 5.7 hemi, after market exhaust, 6" lift kit, 35" tires, 20" rims, exc cond, gorgeous truck, 180,000 kms, extended warranty, $15,900 obo. 867689-2177
FOUR 15� aluminium rims, 6 bolts, no tires, like new, good looking, have been on a Nissan Pathfinder, $200 for all 4. 335-6696 5 BRAND new Goodyear 245/75-17� 10ply mud/snow tires, no reasonable offer refused. Call 332-1374 TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, retail $490/ea, asking $125/ea or all for $400. 633-3053 2014 DODGE Caravan radiator cap, $3,600 obo. 334-2752 FOR SALE or parts, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2.7l FWD auto, needs CV axles & tranny, new battery, command start, $500 or part it out. 668-2894 HAYNES MANUAL, Toyota pick-ups ʝ79 through ʝ91, $5; Frontier roof racks 46# end to end; Wen orbital car polisher, exc cond, $20. 335-8485 GOOD YEAR MTR tire 285/75 R18, mud tires, paid $600, asking $400 obo. 336-2333 2 TIRES, 155/80 R13 all season, $75. 821-3369 2 CHEV 350 heads, rebuildable, $300 obo; 1 Chev small block intake, $200. 334-7604 for more info RAIDER TRUCK cap, fits 6.5ʟ foot box, front & side tinted & opening windows, exc cond with canoe rack, currently on GMC Sierra, $1,300. 456-7758 after 5 pm TOYOTA TUNDRA side mirrors, 1 pair original Toyota regular style mirrors, heated and powered, exc cond, everything works, should fit any Tundra 2007 or newer, $250 obo. 335-4650
2008 KIA Sportage LX, exc cond, 180,000kms, $4,400. 332-4303
1996 PLYMOUTH Breeze, auto, 2 sets tires, exc glass, very fuel efficient, 190,000km, $1,600. 333-9020
2004 FORD F350 Lariat, 4X4 diesel, air, tilt, cruise, heated power seats, leather, runs & drives excellent, trailer tow pkg, front push bar, 250,000 km, $15,900. 332-6022
WANTED: OLD/ANTIQUE Yukon items to go into a cafe with a barn/farm theme for walls & shelves, anything considered, cash paid. 334-8444
2007 CADILLAC CTS Sport, fully loaded leather interior, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6-spd manual, 114,000kms, good cond, $14,500. 333-9100
1996 PONTIAC Firefly, 2-dr, 5-spd manual, two sets of tires, winter & summer, runs good, for parts only, $300 obo. 633-2318
2002 CADILLAC Escalade, 144,000kms, loaded, leather, sunroof, tow pkg, seats 8, $16,500 obo. 335-8219
CHEV 4.8L V6 4X4, 4-dr, body rusted, runs but needs some mechanical work, driveable, $500 obo. 334-7604 for more info
WANTED: BUCKET seat suitable for go-kart in decent condition, reasonable price. 332-0343
2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt, air, tilt, manual, rear spoiler, CD, DVD player, runs & drives great, 2-dr, sporty, 140,000km, $4,950. 332-6022
1988 OLDSMOBILE, vg shape, 200k, V6 front wheel drive, power everything, recent tranny service, $600, 335-2172
2002 CHEV SINGLE CAB 2500 4X4, V-8, auto, 226,000km, ex-Yukon Energy, good tires, new paint, complete service box, $8,900; 2002 Dodge crew cab 1500, 4X4, 5-spd, 139,000km, $5,900 obo. Phone 333-0717
1995-2004 FACTORY Toyota Tacoma or Toyota pickup trailer hitch receiver bracket and wiring kit, new, never used, retails for $200, asking $100. 334-8637
WANTED: PLACER golds mesh sizes 16 mesh down to 1-mesh, spot price paid plus additional paid for 5-mesh to 1-mesh. Contact Darren at BarkervilleGold@outlook.com
2007 HONDA Civic, great cond, only 63,000kms, kept in heated garage, regularly maintained at dealership, $9,000. 633-2293
WANTED: LOOKING for lawnmowers, rototillers, snow blowers or anything with a small engine in need of repair. 335-1681
2007 PONTIAC G3, 4-dr manual, 140,000 km, good running condition, $4,250. Call/Text 333-0047
LOOKING FOR any size picnic tables/tables/chairs for large family event, any style will be considered. 334-4886
2005 FORD Freestyle, AWD, 6 seats, auto, power windows & doors, keyless entry, CD player, winter/summer tires, runs good, a few scratches, 202,000km, $4,500 obo. 633-6188
WANTED: DRYWALL, 1/2� small or full size pieces. 332-7879 WANTED: KITCHEN cupboards, will remove for free or an agreed amount. 332-7879 WANTED: WINDSHIELD for 1990 Jeep Cherokee. 633-2236 WANTED: 456-7030
GAS-POWERED rototiller.
WANTED: MATURE, honest person to do light housekeeping and possibly some cooking, twice a week for a senior living at Marsh Lake, about 5 hours/week. Call Stella 668-4629 WANTED: 633-4322
DEFENSE style shotgun.
2005 JAGUAR sedan, V-6, AWD, fully loaded, 2 sets of tires & wheels, leather, $10,000. 633-2693 2005 PONTIAC Sunfire, air, tilt, cruise, P/W, P/L, auto, good tires & windshield, excellent on fuel, only 150,000kms, $2,950. 332-6022 2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 5-spd manual. p/l, p/w, a/c, abs, sunroof command start, new windshield, brakes & wheel bearrings, touch screen DVD/CD player, winter/summer tires on rims, $4,000. 332-3040 2003 HONDA Accord, fully loaded, very clean, runs great, 265,000kms, $4,000. 333-0747
WANTED: HONDA generator, 2000 watt. Call 335-9934 UNDER THE “Bâ€?! Join Thomson CentreĘźs dynamic volunteer team supporting residents at Thursday afternoon BINGO. Criminal record check required. Minimum six-month commitment requested. Pls call 393-8629. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY at Thomson CentreĘźs small in-house store. Serving customers, socializing, recording sales, handling cash. 12:00–2:30 Mondays. Training provided. RCMP check/references required. Pls call 393-8629.
MicMac USED VEHICLE SPECIALS!! 2012 Toyota Venza #1504 / $35,527 .................................... PROMO $27,290 2010 Chevrolet Suburban LT #7675A / $60,830 830.................PROM .................PROMO $29,290 SOLD! 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S #7388B / $28,998 ...................... PROMO PROM $21,290 4"-&4 t #0%: 4)01 t 1"354 t 4&37*$& "99335 "354 "3 354 54 tPROMO 54 t 4& 4&3 4& &$2 3 SOLD! 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L V8 #7501B / $39,199 ......... $25,795 2011 Chevrolet Colorado #7519B / $26,105 ........................PROMO PROMO $ $15,795 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo
WANTED: KITCHEN chairs, would prefer wood, but will look at what you have, if they need refinishing thatĘźs ok. 335-1681 WANTED: OLD jobsite or camp trailer, 10' x 30' preferable size, looking for the chassis/frame to build park model home on top, axles/wheels should be in decent condition. 332-7128
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT
WANTED: WOOD stove for cabin, medium size. 633-3086
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PRICE: $26,345 PROMO:
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2009 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW
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2009 DODGE Grand Caravan, silver, exc cond, 93,000 kms. Stow + Go seating, command start, winter tires, back up camera, video system, $10,995. 633-6720 2009 DODGE quad cab, 4.7L 4X4, white, 140,000kms, 20� alum mags, loaded, chrome running boards & window vents, orig owner, clean, $19,500. 867-628-0418 2009 NISSAN Rogue, 133,000kms, auto, new tires, Kelly bluebook price $13,000, Nissan roofrack pkg, $14,000. 633-5155 2008 FORD Ranger, regular cab, 2WD, 96,300 km, auto, black, great cond, $5,200. 335-6160 2007 CHEVY Silverado 1500 4X4, Z71 package, ext cab short box, great condition, new windshield, $11,000. Call/ text 867-335-9292
2002 CHEV Venture van, AWD, ABS brakes, fully loaded, less than 100,000 km, $3,500. 332-6467 2001 TOYOTA Sienna van, 153,748kms, silver, outside cond is good, inside vg, $6,500. 633-5088 2000 3500 GMC 4X4, 6.5L diesel with wood rack, lots of front end work done, new batteries & windshield. 334-9636 or 334-3967 2000 CHEV Silverado, 1500, LS, short box, ext cab, 3-dr, 5.3L, 4-spd auto, 2 WD, HD suspension, trailer pkg, 16� wheels, 81,400 km, $7500. 633-5062 1998 4X4 Tahoe LS, loaded, body & motor excellent, awesome nice riding truck, tires new, under warranty, moving, must sell, $4,000 obo. 705-650-2373 1996 FORD F-150 4x4, ext cab s/b, 5-spd, a/c, for parts, complete truck, runs & drives awesome, mud bogger or Mustang project potential, air bag suspension rear, $700 obo. 334-5226 1996 GMC Safari SLE, AWD, 220,000 miles, V-6, runs good, 2 front seats, many newer parts, $800. 667-6433 1995 NISSAN V6 4X4, canopy, clutch, tires & battery are new, manual, $3,500. 667-2791 btwn 4pm & 6pm 1994 FORD F-150 4x4, ext cab long box, A/C, auto, 5.0L V8, runs great, all new u-joints, replace water pump, alternator, belt, reg oil chg, new, glass, $1,200 obo. 334-5226
FRONT GRILL from 2008 Ford Ranger Sport. 332-7879
DIABLO SPORTS Trinity programmer, new in box, used once, increase horsepower, save fuel, scan codes, paid $630, asking $550. 334-9818 LUXURY CAR cover, breathable, cotton felt lining, weather & UV resistant, for small cars, $150. 456-4010
Pets 6-YR-OLD COCKER Spaniel & 12-yr-old English Springer Spaniel to give away to good family homes, not outdoor dogs, they can go together or separately. Judy @ 667-6770 or 667-4275 CHAIN LINK dog run, 16X8X6, $250. 633-4078
Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 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 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
1994 FORD F-150 4x4, ext cab, long box, A/C, auto, 5.0L V8, dual fuel tanks, new U-joints, replaced alternator, water pump, front brakes, all maintenance up to date, $1,250 obo. 334-5226
RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg
1992 DODGE dually 12 valve, engine, tranny, drive train in good order, fair rubber, body in great shape, must be seen, serious inquires only. 668-3229 lv msg
2006 HONDA VTX 1300 w/windshield, saddlebags, back seat rest, new tires, reliable, $7,000 obo. 393-3211
1992 FORD Explorer 4x4, V6, 5-spd standard, new clutch kit, runs and drives, still needs some work, red exterior/interior, $700 obo. 843-6483 1985 F350 Dual rear wheel, manual, 145,000 kms, $1,700 new winter tires, asking $4,500. 333-5247 1948 FORD model 47 1/2 ton pickup, many spare parts, is work in progress, to view call 668-3229, lv msg & ph#
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
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 2005 SUZUKI Boulevard, blue, exc cond, easy to maintain, shaft drive, electronic fuel Injection, 800 cc, low mileage, $4,000. 335-4486 1990 HONDA Pacific Coast Touring 800, collectorĘźs bike, rare in Canada, mechanically excellent, new tires, 22,000km, $2,500. 333-9020 2009 YAMAHA V Star 1300 touring cruiser, new tires, leather saddlebags, recent tune-up/oil change, windshield, passenger back rest, $6,500. 333-9020 1997 GOLDWING, good rubber, new battery, good shape, low kms, serious inquiries only. 668-3229 2004 POLARIS Sportsman 500, green, c/w plow, gun rack & racks, $4,500 obo. 667-6770 2008 HONDA CRF 230L dual purpose motorbike, 4 stroke engine, electric start, 1,130kms, exc cond, $3,300. 668-4198 2011 ARCTIC Cat 550 H1 EFI Lim ATV, plow, deluxe front & rear bumper, 3,000 lb winch, battery tender, inline circulating heater, $8,100 obo. 633-3246
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALE, ATLIN, BC Excavator - JD330CLC, 2004, 6400 hours, 2 buckets, thumb, quick change. Excavator - JD992DLC, 1995, 2 buckets, thumb. Bulldozer - Cat D7-17A turbo. White/GMC 10 ton Hiab, 1990, 16Ęź tandem flat deck. Western Star Tractor, 1995, low bed and tri-axle high boy. 65' Diesel Drag Line, 2 buckets. Car Hauler Trailers. Fuel Tanks. Offers, Lance 250-651-7531 CATERPILLAR 955 track loader, older model, runs good, $8,000. 867-634-2321 btwn 6pm & 8pm 2006 LT 40 Woodmizer, will cut 45' logs, 404 hours, 4 boxes new blades, auto sharpener, setter, located in Telegraph Cr. B.C., $22,000 obo. Wes @ 250-235-3333 2007 HAUL-ALL garbage truck, like new, can use with hydraulic cans, also and side opens for through-ins, International, exc working truck. 867-536-7712
2008 366 Arctic Cat 4X4 ATV, c/w winch & hand warmers, exc cond, $3,500. In Faro, Bonnie, 867-334-2647
3 LINE skidders located in Telegraph Cr, B.C, 2 Cat 518's and 1 of the biggest ever built, 880 Clark, all run fine. Wes @ 250-235-3333
2009 SIDE-BY-SIDE Kawasaki Teryx LTD, 2,200 kms, mint condition, $8,500 obo. 335-5192
1979 KENWORTH tandem dump truck, 400 Cummins, Big Cam, 18-speed, 44 diffs, $5,700. 668-5906 or 668-1281
1985 ATV Honda 3-wheeler, $1,100. 333-0717 2007 YAMAHA ATV, high & low 4x4 w/3-way plow, winch & storage, good cond. 633-4302 2008 YAMAHA Vstar 1300cc cruiser motorcycle, 7800kms, barely driven, great condition, aftermarket highway lights, wind deflectors, extras, $8,800 obo. 333-6069 2011 POLARIS RZR 800 S, winch, windshield, roof, front bumper, pro armour doors with slam shut kit, exc cond, just serviced, $11,500. Call/text 867-335-9292 2008 YAMAHA Vstar 650 low rider, black, bought new from dealer in 2011, 2,900 km, mint condition, hard saddle bags, back rest, lots of chrome, $6,000 obo. 668-6030 2003 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 883, beautiful condition, lots of extras, 5,000 kms, $7,500 firm. 333-9510 HONDA 250 Custom street bike, older, good shape, good rubber, new battery, runs well, good starter bike, $1,300. 633-3638
Marine 20 HP Mercury 2 stroke long shaft, guard plate on keel, tank and new spare prop, $750 obo. 633-4508 21Ęź CAMPION fishing machine 210, walk around w/cuddy, marine radio, GPS, depth sounder, 2 downriggers, 2 live wells, 225 Mercury outboard on transom, c/w trailer, $6,900. email ekositsin@hotmail.com 18Ęź MOTOR boat, inboard engine, c/w tandem trailer. 668-2332 for info 21Ęź CAMPION fishing machine 210, walk around bow with cuddy, GPS, depth sounder, marine radio, 2 downriggers, 225hp Mercury outboard on pod, with trailer, $6,900. Email me at ekositsin@hotmail.com 18Ęź INFLATABLE V hull boat with the stability of a flat bottom, 70 hp, trailer, $5,000 obo. 456-4926 COLEMAN 15.5Ęź canoe, $350. 633-3053 1992 BAYLINER 2556, 7.4L, 9.9HP auto-pilot kicker, galley, marine head, radio, GPS, sleeps 5, canvas enclosure, tandem trailer, many extras, $22,000 obo. 334-1001 9.5HP JOHNSON short shaft outboard motor, c/w newer tank & hoses, $550. 336-2789 CANOES WANTED: Used Royalex tripping canoes in decent functional shape, 15Ęź & bigger, also polyethylene canoes suitable for Yukon River trips, Old Town Novacraft etc. 336-1709 2005 20Ęź Nahanni Outlaw Marine, 309 American Turbine, 351 engine, travel & camper top, tandem easy load trailer $25,000. 867-393-2828
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klondikerv.com or call us to view (867) 456-2729 TAITʟS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon 2002 10.6ʟ Bigfoot camper 2 new batteries, stove/oven/fridge/freezer/showers/mic, lots of extras, large slide-out kitchen & table, used twice, $17,000 obo. 633-5132 MOTORHOME, DIESEL, auto, sleeps 4, good & reliable, ready to go. 668-2332 2009 TANGO travel trailer, 27ʟ, sleeps 6, mint condition, power awning, full kitchen, tub & shower, tons of storage, walk around queen bed, 1 slide out, $19,500. 399-3300 2011 7X14 +2ft V-nose enclosed cargo trailer with 2 3,500lb axles, white in color, exc cond, $5,000 firm. 393-4403 2007 29ʟ Forest River travel trailer. Exc cond, incls large slide out, separate bedroom w/queen bed, spacious bathroom & more, $16,900 obo. Josh 336-1559 ROYAL CARGO trailer, 7ʟX16ʟ model, tandem 3,500lb axles, 1 trip to BC since new, $8,000. 867-634-2321 btwn 6pm & 8pm 1996 SPIRIT Motorhome, 27ʟ Class C, exc cond, $20,000 obo. 334-8414 3/4 TON utility trailer, white & blue, no rust, 2� hitch, $750. 334-4568 PLEASURE-WAY 2003 Excel MP motor home, 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 1995 25ʟ travel trailer, new tires, good brakes, exc cond, $8,200. 867-993-3763 2007 NORTHWIND 20ʟ pull type trailer, stove, fridge, microwave, AC, stereo, bathroom, jack and jill bunk beds, sleeps 6, hitch, loadlevelers, $12,000 obo. 456-4926 DOUBLE TANDEM quad trailer with 42� sides & spare. 334-9636 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, 23T6 model, large bath, queen size bed, large awning, great condition, $9,800 firm. 633-2580
Heavy Equipment
16Ęź BOAT trailer, $875; several utility trailers, p/u type, $375. 333-0717
GOLD PLANT Trommel, 36ʟ long, 48� diameter, is on a 53ʟ triaxle high-boy, c/w extras, $120,000 + applicable taxes. 780-916-4247, lv msg if no answer
25Ęź 2014 FOREST RIVER FR3 CLASS A MOTORHOME located in Whitehorse, Yukon. Comes with King bed slide-out and full dinette slide-out, full bathroom, TVs, DVD, air conditioning, electric awning, and 4KW Omar gas generator. This unit is basically brand new and ready to use. $79,900, serious inquiries only. Phone 668-4328 or 332-9099
BRENTĘźS HYDRAULICS Specialize on-site bore welding and line boring. We can repair any size cylinder, torque nuts up to 8 1/2 inches. Full machine shop. Call 334-3027 1976 FRUEHAUF low boy, 40-ton, parked for 30 yrs, in nice shape, $15,000; 1994 Midland cross dump, $5,000. See at Don Cox New North Trucking or phone Mike at 334-3383
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YUKON NEWS 2010 SUNSEEKER 2450 CD Motorhome, Ford chasis w/V10, 42,500 km, rear bed & bath, sleeps 6, living room w/slide out, lots of storage, exc shape, $45,000 obo. 332-4716 2001 9.5Ęź Frontier camper, exc cond, hot/cold water, 3-burner stove, oven, double sink, north/south queen bed, large fridge, $8,850 obo. 333-9976 28Ęź CARDINAL 5th-wheel camper, full bathroom, queen bed, fold down table, hide-a-bed sofa, sleeps 6, 14Ęź living room slide, new refrigerator/hot water tank, new tires, $8,500 obo. 335-6966 2007 PIONEER Spirit 24BH holiday trailer, sleeps 7, queen bed in front, double bunk w/single top, beautiful unit, $15,500. 334-7028
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Coming Events ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away� Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca 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
Hi, I’m Kleo, I’m an older girl so I like lounging around, but am cuddly and friendly.
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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 THE FROSTBITE Music Society 2015 AGM, is Wednesday May 6, 7pm, at the Frostbite House. Come one, come all, meet the new board and have your say TEEN PARENT Society AGM Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm at The Teen Parent Centre. New members welcome. Visit us at www.teenparentcentreyukon.ca MARSH LAKE Solid Waste Management Society will hold its AGM on May 6th, 2015 7pm at the Marsh Lake Community Centre. All welcome SWAZILAND EDUCATIONAL Trust Society garage sale Saturday May 23rd. We are now accepting donations. Your treasures can help put a child through school in Africa. Contact Kathy @ 334-4473 THE YUKON Art Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 13, at Arts Underground, 15-305 Main Street. More info: 667-4080 HOSPICE YUKON AGM Thursday May 7, 7:30-8:30 pm at the Golden Age Society, 4061A-4th Ave. RSVP to 667-7429, info@hospiceyukon.net BACK CHAKRA Activation workshop June 6. Advance registration is require as the instructor is from the US. To register/for more information contact Michelle Evans at 334-4808
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t HANSON STREET, cat, black longhaired neutered male, 3 years old. Very friendly, if found please call Jessica @336-3569
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SPRING FASHION Pay-It-Forward May 9, 11am-2pm, Old Firehall, great deals, clothes, footwear, jewellery, door prizes. Proceeds support Haiti girls and women. Info @ 456-4434 YUKON QUEST Annual General Meeting a Wednesday May 20th, 2015. Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Room @ 7pm. YUKON LEARN Society AGM June 17, 2015. For more info call 668-6280 ext 0 COLOUR THEORY by Amber Church opens with reception on May 1, 5-8pm at Yukon Artists @ Work. Show runs until May 31, Tues-Sat, 11-6pm, Sun 11-4pm
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ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association AGM Tuesday, May 26, Sport Yukon Boardroom #1, 7pm, featured slide show, Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. All Welcome. www.activetwa.org, activetwa@gmail.com YUKON AGRICULTURAL Association AGM: May 9th at Coast High Country Inn, 9:30am, special resolutions & panel discussion on local food, all welcome. Info: 668-6864 ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association monthly meeting Tuesday, May 12, Sport Yukon Boardroom #1, 7pm. All Welcome! www.activetwa.org, activetwa@gmail.com BABY STORY TIME: Fridays, May 8-June 12, 10:30 am, Whitehorse Public Library, children ages 6-24 months and caregivers. Free, drop in, 667-5239 TODDLER STORY time, Wednesdays, May 6-June 10, 10:30am, Whitehorse Public Library, children ages 2-4 and caregivers), free drop in, 667-5239 YUKON TRAPPERS Association AGM Sat, May 9th, 11am, Whitehorse Public Library
8ĘźX40Ęź RV outdoor area screening, $30. 456-4010
MUSIC YUKON AGM May 21 at the General Store of the Gold Rush Inn. Call Kim at 335-1428 for more information
2000 25' Rustler 5th wheel, sleeps 6, queen bed up top, mint condition, hitch & rails also available, $9,100 obo. 668-5882
F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 6th in the Library at the school. Everyone welcome
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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.
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TEEN PARENT Access to Education Society AGM on May 7, 7pm, at The Teen Parent Centre. New members welcome. Visit us @ www.teenparentcentreyukon.ca YUKON BIRD Club trip May 9, Carcross, at Nares Lake. Meet at Cacross Commons 1pm, 2 hrs; trip May 12, Whitehorse, at Fish Lake. Meet Porter Creek Super A 6pm FRIENDS OF MacIntyre Creek are holding their AGM on May 19, 7pm, at the Glass Room at the College. Come & see what is happening. Snacks provided. 633-3771
YUKON FIRST Nations Culture and Tourism Association Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, May 20, 5pm, Whitepass Building, 1109 Front Street, Whitehorse. Everyone is welcome. www.yfnct.ca
ĘťAWAKEĘź, LIFE of Yogananda coming soon to the Firehall. A film about Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga to the West and wrote “Autobiography of a Yogiâ€?. For info email: yoganandayukon@hotmail.com
GIANT COMMUNITY garage sale, Hidden Valley School, MacPherson Rd, Saturday May 9, 9am-2pm, kids items, household, and more. To rent a table call 393-3939
YUKON INVASIVE Species Council AGM, May 12, 6:30pm, Whitehorse Public Library, all are welcome. Come out to support invasive species work. For information contact info@yukoninvasives.com
TAGISH NATION Dancers AGM on Sunday, May 31, 3pm, Lot 1015, Evans Road, Carcross. Info at 821-4040 or 689-9760
FASSY PARENT/CAREGIVER Support Meeting Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm-9pm at FASSY Office, 4041B 4th Ave, Whitehorse. Come share your experiences, wisdom & knowledge so we can learn from one another. 867-393-4948
'STEPS TO Positive Mental Health'. Join the Mental Health Association of Yukon for National Mental Health Week with a walk, May 6th, at 5pm, Hellaby Hall, 4th & Elliott, followed by BBQ & AGM.
JACK HULLAND School Council regular council meeting on May 6, 2015, at 7:00pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome
AUTHOR/GUEST READER, Eleanor Millard helps launch "Connecting Through Stories" Sunday, May 10, Well Read Books, 1pm, other stories from books by Frank Harper and Stuart McLean. Info call 668-5729
HOSPICE YUKON AGM Thursday May 7, 7:30-8:30pm, Golden Age Society, 4061A-4th Ave. RSVP to 667-7429, info@hospiceyukon.net
PICK UP the Jazz, a musical journey through the history of Jazz, May 7-8, 2015, 7:30pm. Tickets at Vanier School, adults $10, children $5
AGA DE la Fondation borĂŠale. DĂŠcidez avec nous!, 21 mai, 17 h 15, salle communautaire du Centre de la francophonie. Rens. (867) 668-2663, poste 500, fondation@fondationboreale.ca
AGA DE la Fondation borĂŠale. DĂŠcidez avec nous!, 27 mai, 17 h 15, salle communautaire du Centre de la francophonie. Rens. (867) 668-2663, poste 500, fondation@fondationboreale.ca
NEW LOCATION for Yukon Trappers Association's AGM, 175 Titanium Way in Whitehorse, May 9, 11am, bring your own chair if possible. See you there.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for The Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament for Literacy, coordination and game day, June 27th. Call Yukon Learn for more info 668-6280 ext 223
STROLL WITH the Mental Health Association of Yukon, steps to positive mental health to mark National Mental Health Week, Wednesday May 6. Meet at Hellaby Hall at 5pm followed by great BBQ
YRTA (YUKON Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tuesday May 12, 9:30am, 506 Main St. Grill. Everyone welcome. Info: 667-2644
YUKON BIRD Club trip May 7, Whitehorse, waterbirds of the Quartz Road Wetland. Meet at Boston Pizza 5:30pm, 1.5hrs
WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting Monday May 11th, 7:30pm at WGH. New members welcome. Info: 667-2087
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PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council is holding it's regular council meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 6:30pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome
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YUKON ORIENTEERING Association first event for 2015 is May 6 on Chadburn Lake map. Start at Canyon City parking lot on Chadburn Lake Road 6pm. Bruce @ 668-5032 for info
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MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui 4141B - 4th Avenue. 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.. 8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No 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 Women’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) NS - No Smoking OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •GST free for the month of April •Residential & Commercial •All jobs, large or small •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʼs Discount GST free now until the end of May 332-7879 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 120 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 CLEANING SERVICES 23 yrs experience. Reliable, honest, professional attitude, Car detailing, organizing, my own supplies or yours, . Reasonable rates, references. Commercial, industrial, apartment buildings & residential. Cheryl 667-2882 PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Interior-Exterior Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Small drywall repair Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates pascalreginepainting@northwestel.net 633-6368 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865 NEED CUSTOM APPAREL for sports teams, business, events? Screen printed on American Apparel. Best prices guaranteed. Don't have a design? No problem, consultation with artist is available. Contact: StevenQ95@gmail.com. IS THERE A SENIOR you care about that needs assistance with meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping, errands, light housekeeping, companionship, personal care, bathing, dressing, mobility assistance and respite? Care provider with 20 plus years experience, practical knowledge, insight and compassion is ready to assist your loved one. Please call Jane @ 335-9123 for more information. OLD CATSKINNER Retired too early. Looking for Dozer to run this season. Any size, location or type of work. Good at finish work on small ones or ripping and bulking on big ones. 40+ years of experience. Will consider supervisory work or training young ones but prefer just moving dirt, lots of dirt w/ no wear & tear. 867-689-1998 dougsack@outlook.com FINISHING CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS For Clean, Meticulous & Tasteful Quality Work INTERIOR •Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, •Design & organization of walk-in closets, laundry & storage room, garage •Wood & Laminate, Stairs. EXTERIOR •Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Storage Shed DIDIER MOGGIA 633-2156 or cell 334-2156
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Lost & Found PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, black & white in colour, found at the corner of Lewes & Alsek morning of Thursday April 22. 334-8560 FOUND ON Scout Lake Road, set of 6 keys on green metal snap ring. 633-3246 LOST: POLARIS quad seat, Rabbit's Foot Canyon, Porter Creek, on April 29th, around 3:30pm. Please contact Nicolai at 336-1498 with any information FOUND: CAMERA on Haeckel Hill. Please describe to claim. 332-6233
Business Opportunities APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ourprograms/scholarship. HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 For Details. HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today!1-844-453-5372. WHITEHORSE DOWNTOWN Hotel for Sale email: contact@uciilink.net 604-285-1111 Specialty Italian Ice-Cream/Gelato business for sale. Located in Carcross, a popular summer destination for hikers, bikers, day-trippers and tourists. With an average of over 100,000 visitors during the summer, being your own boss is attainable! Great name, turn-key equipment, shippers, and contacts are set up with room to expand if you have the vision and drive. Call (867) 335-1937
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 27, 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 Jenny Richards at (867) 3936387. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. 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
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 21, 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 Mackenzie Ingram at (867) 667-3697. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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Project Description: Environment Yukon is seeking to establish a pool of qualified consultants to provide technical services in the Yukon North Slope to the Ecological and Landscape Classification Program. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 26, 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 Nadele Flynn at (867) 667-3081. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 27, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at 3:30 PM meeting at the front doors of Elijah Smith Elementary School. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 26, 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 Mackenzie Ingram at (867) 667-3697. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 LADIES TAYLORMADE golf putter, assortment of Big Bertha clubs, new golf umbrella still in pkg. 668-5786
PUBLIC TENDER COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAINT WOOD STREET CENTRE BLDG. #1225 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 21, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. A site visit is scheduled for Friday May 15th, 2015 at 3:15 PM meeting at the front doors of the school. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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PUBLIC TENDER COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAINT GREY MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL BLDG. #1281 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 26, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday May 20th, 2015 at 1:15 PM meeting in the parking lot of the school. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #2015-017 Commercial Hard Hat Diving Services
Yukon Energy Corporation is seeking bids from COR certified qualified commercial diving contractors to provide dive and repair services at Yukon Energy’s hydroelectric facilities in Whitehorse, Marsh Lake, Aishihik and Mayo. Services will include underwater imaging, inspection and assessment, maintenance and repairs. It is the intention of the Corporation to enter into a three year standing agreement contract for services. The contract will start approximately July 1, 2015 and be completed by June 30, 2018. Quotations delivered (email or hand-delivered) clearly marked “RFP 2015-017 Commercial Hard Hat Diving Services” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. local Yukon Time Friday May 22nd, 2015, at the Corporation’s main office building, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon or via email. To obtain a RFP Package please contact Lynda Harlow at (867) 393-5302, or lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 319 (4) of the Municipal Act, the Yukon government gives notice of the following subdivision application: File No. 2020-60-WL55: Katherine Kinsela Humble has made application to consolidate Lots 10 & 11, Block 53, Plan 52685, Watson Lake Wye Subdivision, Town of Watson Lake. 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: File No. 2020-60-MR33: Larry Joseph & Wanda Elizabeth Organ have made application to subdivide Lot 1103, Quad 105 D/14, Plan 66314, to create two new rural residential lots, Mayo Road Development Area. File No. 2020-60-IV74: Martin & Karen Loos have made application to subdivide Lot 1152, Quad 105 D/14, Plan 88-07, to create one new rural residential lot, Ibex Valley Development Area. File No. 2020-60-TH61: Clint Whymark has made application to subdivide a home site severance of agriculture Lot 1391, Quad 105 D/14, Plan 20010260, Hotsprings Road Development Area. Comments on these applications will be accepted until June 5, 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.
5.5ʼ SLED basket length, tobogan type, new bottom plastic & QCR runners, sled bag included, everything pristine. 335-7184 MRH TAYLORMADE R9 irons, stiff graphite shafts, 4-SW, exc shape, $300; Cleveland golf bag, new, double comfort straps, pop out stand, retails for $150, asking $100, $350 for both. 334-8637 CARDIO STYLE elliptical machine, hardly used, $100; Pro-Form exercise bike, hardly used, $100. 633-4078
Livestock APPENDIX QH GELDING, 15.3hh, 20yrs. Welsh Arab pony gelding, 12.2hh, 12yrs. Please call for more info. 867-334-4066. APPROX 50 laying hens & 7 roosters, free to good home, must take all. 667-6770 YUKON HAY FOR SALE Good quality Brome. 10 cents per pound. Large round bales. Phone 633-3388 MURRAY MCGONIGLE horse chiropractor coming May 28-29. If you would like your horse looked at please contact Angelique at 334-2621 or barrelracingangel_101@hotmail.ca HAY FOR SALE •Dry bales kept under a shelter •Great quality hay 60-70 lb bales, $10 35-40 lb bales, $8 633-4496 or mikeandastra@me.com HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lb Free delivery for larger orders Straw square bales available 335-5192 • 668-7218 QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished. Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic wild boar - $7/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 • 335-5192
LOOKING FOR a good home for my 3 female small standard donkeys, registered, mother and 2 daughters, very cute, friendly and calm. 393-3477 APPROX 25 bags of layer chicken feed, bought from Yukon Grain Farm, bought @ $19 per bag, selling for $15 per bag. 667-6770 TIMOTHY/BROME HAY •No rain and in hayshed •Quality horse and livestock mix •Square and round bales •Delivery available For more information call 668-6742 or 334-4589
Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 PLAY SWING set with slide, very good cond, $100. Mark @ 668-2437
Childcare ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2015 We will have openings for children 18 months and older Owner has been running the day home for over 15 years Call 668-3448 BUSY BEE DAYHOME, RIVERDALE has openings, 18 months-5 years Hot lunch, snacks provided. Learning through play, planned activities, caring environment. 21 years experience. References available. Kim @ 633-2177 kmbryer@gmail.com
Furniture KING SIZE bed w/box spring, like new, $600; beige La-Z-Boy recliner, like new, $350. 335-5352 LARGE CORNER desk with high-end chair, $250. Mark @ 668-2437 CREAM-COLOURED SOFA, exc cond, $200. 633-4707
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Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Addition & Renovation Tender Package TP-01 Dease Lake, BC TNDC is inviting contractors to submit a stipulated price bid for the supply of all labour and materials for a first tender package for the addition and renovation to an existing TNDC-owned garage and administrative building in Dease Lake, BC. The project includes renovation of 6,215 square feet of existing wood frame construction and the addition of 7,100 square feet of new wood frame construction. This is the first of five tender packages and includes, but is not limited to the following: site-work, retaining walls, rough grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, concrete strip footings, concrete reinforcement, sloped concrete slab-on-grade, concrete floor pits and steel hatch, coordination with other and subsequent contractors, metal fabrications, wood structural framing, plywood decking and sheathing, shop-fabricated wood trusses, wood beams, steel columns, below grade rigid insulation, damp-proofing and gypsum wallboard fire separations. Sealed tenders, completed in conformance with the contract documents provided, will be received up to 4:00 pm local time Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the offices of: Carlyle Shepherd & Co. 2nd Floor, 4544 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1P8 Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC)
Block D, 6504 Highway 37 Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 866-827-8632 (toll-free) 250-771-5482 Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd. Suite 26, 1114 Front Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1A3 Contract documents will be made available at the same addresses above. Technical questions will be received by email only and may be directed to Kelly Edzerza-Bapty, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (kelly@kza.yk.ca). Electronic drawings may be requested at the email address above.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 PROPANE COOK stove, make Brown, 4 burners + oven, clean, good shape, $325 obo. 335-7184 TWIN/DOUBLE SOLID wood bunkbed, exc cond, 2 storage drawers, 1 double mattress included, $525. 393-4897 SOLID PINE dining table, 6 chairs & hutch, table has 2 leaves & seats 10-12 comfortably, $600 obo. 667-4573 CHINA CABINET, white, 72” high x 33.5" long x 19.5" deep, exc shape, $75. 633-3236 MOVING OUT sale, 4-pc bdrm suite $75, recliner-rocker $50, 7 cu ft chest freezer $30, hexagon ottoman $20, microwave $15, wardrobe $75, 4-drawer lateral file cabinet $20. 667-4573
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PUBLIC TENDER SHINGLE ROOF VARIOUS UNITS CARMACKS YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 27, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114. Joint Tender with Carmacks Housing Authority Site Visit: May 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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PUBLIC TENDER BOILER AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT NURSES RESIDENCE UNIT #878100 ROSS RIVER, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 26, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Chris Gladish at 867-667-3764. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 19, 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 Kevin Poyton at (867) 667-8458. Site Visit scheduled for May 13th, 2015 at 11:00 AM The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
PUBLIC TENDER ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE TESLIN SENIORS UNIT #560000 11 CRAFT STREET TESLIN, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 14, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. If documents are available they may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Robert Kostelnik at 867-667-5795. Mandatory Site Visit: May 6,2015 at 11:30 a.m. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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CARPET TILE INSTALLATION CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLDG. #1226 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2015/2016
EXTERIOR REPAINT TOURISM BUSINESS CENTRE/VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE BLDG. #1364 WHITEHORSE, YUKON 2015
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 26, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. Site visit scheduled for Wednesday May 20th, 2015 at 3:30 PM meeting at the front doors of Christ the King Elementary School. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 20, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. Site Visit Scheduled for Friday May 15th, 2015 at 1:15 PM meeting in the south parking lot of the building. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Highways and Public Works
Highways and Public Works
PUBLIC TENDER GYMNASIUM FLOOR RESURFACING ROBERT SERVICE SCHOOL BLDG. #2541 DAWSON CITY, YUKON 2015 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 21, 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 Ed Rodger at (867) 667-8189. Joint Tender Closing: Tenders for this project may be submitted to the Procurement Support Centre Suite 101-104 Elliot Street Whitehorse or Northern Regional Headquarters #396-5th Avenue Dawson City The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Highways and Public Works
yukoncollege.yk.ca
RFQ2015498 Stipulated Price Tender – General Contractor Services – Reception and Student Services Renovation – Ayamdigut Campus, Yukon College Closes: NOON PST, May 13, 2015. Yukon College is inviting stipulated price bids for General Contractor services for the renovation of the Reception and Student Services areas of Ayamdigut Campus in Whitehorse Yukon. The project includes the removal and realignment of walls, the installation of offices and a custom main reception desk, and related work. The project is due to be completed during the period June 1 to August 15, 2015. The Contractor will be requested to minimize noise and disruption to College operations as much as possible as the area will still have some level of use. Sealed tenders, completed in conformance with the contract documents provided will be received up to NOON local time, May 13, 2015 at: Yukon College – Procurement and Contracts Office PO Box 2799 500 College Drive Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4 Contract documents are available by contacting purchasing@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
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