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said, “I’m going to let you live bitch, because of my aunt,” Bailey testified. Nehass calls her “Auntie Kathy,” witness who says she was in she said, though at that time she the apartment when Michael hadn’t seen him since he was two Nehass attacked a Watson years old. Lake woman testified she begged for After both Reid and Nehass left, the victim’s life. Bailey said she was shaken and Kathleen Bailey was on the stand locked the door. She went to get her Friday at the Yukon Supreme Court youngest daughter who was visiting jury trial of Nehass, who is facing a neighbour, she said. five charges including assault with a Two police officers arrived about weapon and forcible confinement. 30 or 45 minutes after the attack, Bailey told the jury she had but she didn’t tell them what hapbeen cleaning around the apartpened. ment building she managed on the Bailey testified she feared for her evening of Dec. 21, 2011. daughter Lacey, who was friends Her ex-husband, who was visitwith Nehass’s sister at the time. ing at the time, was also there, she She has since left Watson Lake said. and now lives in Whitehorse. She When she returned to her unit said she hasn’t seen Nehass since the for a break, Agnes Reid came alleged attack. through her unlocked door. Nehass The jury has already heard that was behind her, Bailey told the jury. police did not take a statement from Bailey testified that Nehass hit Bailey until early January. Reid a few times and grabbed her by Under cross examination, Bailey the throat. said she doesn’t remember giving a At one point, Bailey told the jury, statement on January 5, 2012 – 16 Nehass pulled out a small knife and days after the alleged attack. She said threatened to stab or cut Reid with she may have done so, but doesn’t it. remember. Bailey testified that Nehass was Nehass, 31, is representing himranting and raving while she begged self during the trial. The court has for Reid’s life. also appointed a lawyer to help him. After the attack was over, Nehass Nehass began his cross examina-
tion of Bailey on Friday. He questioned whether it was reasonable for Bailey to pick up her daughter, who was four years old at the time, from the neighbour and bring her back to the scene of the crime. Bailey responded that it wasn’t her or her daughter who was being threatened, it was Reid. Nehass is expected to continue cross examining Bailey today. He denies all the charges. Reid testified early last week that Nehass dragged her up the stairs and into Bailey’s apartment. There, she alleged, he hit her, choked her and held a knife to her throat. The jury has seen pictures of red marks on Reid’s neck. Other than that, she sustained no serious physical injuries. No weapon was ever found and no complaints came to the RCMP about noise that day, the jury has heard. Bibhas Vaze, a lawyer appointed to assist in the trial, argued last week that Reid made up the whole story. The trial was originally scheduled to be completed last week. It is set to resume this morning. It’s being overseen by Justice Scott Brooker.
bicycle at low speed, knocking the girl off her bike. She was taken to Whitehorse General Hospital for lower body Whitehorse RCMP kept busy during injuries and was later released. the long weekend, responding to 186 The driver was ticketed under calls, conducting 68 traffic stops and the Motor Vehicles Act for failing to laying 29 criminal code charges. yield to a pedestrian. Those charges included driving Two hours later, both the RCMP offences, theft, and breaches of a and paramedics responded to court order. another collision involving a cyclist Six people were arrested for and a car, this time on the Alaska impaired driving and nine vehicles Highway, just south of McCrae. were impounded. A 68-year-old man cycling Most of the calls were resolved southbound tried to make a U-turn without charges being laid, said and was hit by a car also travelling RCMP Cpl. Natasha Dunmall. southbound. The RCMP also sent 10 foot The man was taken to the hospipatrols over the weekend, mainly tal for what was reported as a head in parks, along the waterfront and injury. According to the RCMP the downtown. driver was driving below speed limit “Foot patrols are how we help and charges are not pending in this stay connected to our community,” case. said Dunmall. “People are more Police ask everyone to be mindful inclined to approach and speak to of the rules as roads become busier an officer without the barrier of a with tourists, runners, cyclists and police vehicle.” Residents should expect foot and cross-country skiers training in the off-season. bike patrols over the summer, she (Pierre Chauvin) said. (Pierre Chauvin)
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Two cyclists hit by cars Two cyclists were struck by cars in unrelated incidents last Friday. Around 8:14 a.m. a nine-year-old girl was struck by a car at the traffic circle on Lewes Boulevard at Teslin Road while she was riding her bike. Police say the driver, a 62-yearold man driving a 1997 Ford Escort, yielded to a first cyclist who had activated the controlled crossing but didn’t see the girl. His car struck the rear tire of the
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Closeleigh Manor’s air deemed safe by report
An air quality report presented to Closeleigh Manor residents last month concludes that the air in the 32-unit housing facility is clean and safe. The study follows complaints in September by a tenant who expressed concerns about the air quality in the building. “Sample results indicate that carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, toluene, naphthalene, and particulate concentrations represent a low risk to human health based on the Health Canada indoor air quality guidelines,” states the report, prepared by Summit Environmental Consultants Inc. The report also noted that low concentrations of mould were noticed in some of the samples. HuYukon government man risks for mould can depend on and teachers reach sensitivity and exposure, which vary from person to person, it states. tentative contract deal Recommendations included regular maintenance on fans and The territorial government and the humidity control devices, as well as Yukon Teachers’ Association have making sure that any future water reached a tentative contract agreedamage or indications of mould be ment. dealt with promptly. No details are being released In the past year, Yukon Housing until the deal is ratified by both the Corporation has upgraded the ventigovernment’s management board lation system in the building, moved and the teachers. the air intake system to a different According to a government statement, the two sides reached the location and fixed air leakage issues. (Myles Dolphin) tentative agreement in collective bar-
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he Yukon government’s plan to widen the Alaska Highway to four lanes through much of Whitehorse is out of sync with the city’s transportation goals, says Mayor Dan Curtis. “We just don’t want it to have that flavour, that it’s more of a freeway,” he said on the phone Tuesday. Making the highway wider and faster through the city is “not necessarily a good thing for us, we feel.” The city would like to see the city’s growing transportation needs accommodated with more attention to walking, bicycling, transit and carpooling, rather than simply increasing highway vehicle capacity, he said. Whitehorse’s transit demand management plan aims to see 50 per cent of Whitehorse residents commuting by methods other than private car in the next 25 years. A fancy new highway that’s designed primarily to speed up vehicle traffic could undermine that goal. Indeed, the design criteria that the consultants looked at mostly had to do with reducing vehicle collisions and easing the way for vehicles to move through the corridor. The plan does allow for the construction of a multi-use trail through the corridor, but many details have yet to be worked out. For example, the current mock-ups show the multi-use trail going right through the Airport Chalet building. Highways and Public Works has confirmed that there is no plan to move that building. They’ve yet to determine how the trail will be adjusted. The Whitehorse Urban Cycling Coalition has also voiced its opposition to various parts of the design. “We believe the project, as currently proposed, will have significant negative impacts on Whitehorse in general and
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An SUV drives down the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse on Tuesday. Mayor Dan Curtis has expressed his doubts on the necessity of a four-lane highway through the city.
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Drawings provided by the Yukon government show a portion of the proposed upgrades to the Whitehorse corridor of the Alaska Highway.
specifically on sustainable transportation opportunities in our community,” the coalition wrote
The letter says that not in an open letter to the Highways Department and project consul- enough attention has been paid to non-vehicle use of the cortants.
ridor, and that this may create a dangerous situation for pedestrians and cyclists. “Higher speeds divide the community, create an uninhabitable zone in their proximity and make the road intimidating and unsafe for users such as pedestrians and cyclists. The highway will be increasingly difficult, dangerous and scary to cross as a pedestrian or cyclist as a result of this project.” The current proposal is to have 80 kilometre per hour speed limits through the whole corridor, except between Hillcrest and Two Mile Hill, where the limit would be lower. The cycling coalition has suggested a limit of 60 kilometres per hour from Robert Service Way through Crestview. The city is also concerned about the proposed speed increases through Whitehorse, said Curtis. Increased speed can dramatically increase fatal collisions. But he’s optimistic that the Yukon government will work towards a plan that works for the city, he said. “The minister has met with council, and he’s given us assurances that changes will occur following the consultation period.” “I’m very, very optimistic that our administrations can work together and find a really good compromise.” The public consultation period for the plan closed on Friday. Alicia Debreceni, spokesperson for Highways and Public Works, said that consultants are currently working to compile the responses into a “what we heard” document, and the government will not make any decisions on how to proceed before it has seen the results. Consultants have to date received 283 hard copy responses, 222 online responses and 30 email responses. They conducted 40 in-person meetings with affected groups and residents, and 175 residents visited public open houses. Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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A relief well provides a way to divert the pressure in the event of a spill. The companies say that other methods could ensure a similar level of safety, although few details of alternative plans have been made public. The energy board will likely hear the proposal later this year. “The fact that the producers actually asked for an exemption in Canadian waters to not have to drill the relief well in the same year is really scary,” said Bagnell. “Can you imagine oil pouring out into the Arctic Ocean pouring out all season, waiting for them until next season to drill a relief well?” The Arctic Council could have a role in taking on the issue of coordinating between Arctic nations to better understand the implications of a potential oil spill and figure out what’s safe enough, said Bagnell. But in the end, perhaps it would be best for the oil to stay in the ground, he said. “Because of global warming, and the cuts that need to be made to carbon production, there’s no necessity to drilling in unsafe places. “Why would you threaten a pristine environment with new production?” Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com
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arelessness caused four forest fires over the Victoria Day weekend, prompting fears for the rest of the summer as high temperatures are forecasted for the next weeks. “Don’t abandon (your campfire), that’s the number one reason behind human-caused starts,� said George Maratos, spokesperson for Yukon Wildland Fire Management. Three of the fires were in the Whitehorse area – in Tagish, Lake Laberge and Fox Lake – while the fourth was near Haines Junction. The quick reactions by nearby residents to all four fires allowed firefighters to easily contain them. On Tuesday, only the Fox Lake and Haines Junction fires were still active but fully contained. In Tagish, the fire was caused by five small bonfires that were abandoned. “They weren’t even attempted to be put out properly,� said Maratos. “That’s very, very serious; thankfully they were able to get the helicopter with the bucket of water on it.� Careless burning, on top of threatening local communities, takes up crucial resources at a time where the territory is under extremely dry conditions, said Maratos. Eleven firefighters and one helicopter are still working to extinguish a fire near the Klondike Highway north of Dawson City that started last week. On Tuesday, firefighters had contained the fire to 37.5 hectares. “At one point (during the weekend) there were some hot spots that had crossed the highway, but (firefighters) were quick to contain it,� said Maratos. Last year the Yukon sent fire-
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A fire burns near Dawson on Thursday. Firefighters contained four forest fires over the Victoria Day long weekend.
fighters to British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Alaska to help fight a particularly tough fire season under a resource sharing program. This year, the Yukon might be the one calling for help. Most of the territory is under “phenomenal fire conditions,� according to Maratos. Except for Old Crow, the rest of the territory is under either extreme or high fire danger. It’s a stark contrast with last year’s fire season, the quietest on record, that saw little to no lightning activity and no record-high temperature.
“It’s gonna be a much different year than it was last year and we’re only in the third week of May,� said Maratos. While at this time last year there had been five fires burning 0.9 hectares, seven fires have burned 38.6 hectares so far this year. As about half of each year’s fires are caused by humans and are preventable, residents are asked to be cautious. Campfires should only be lit at designated fire pits or surrounded by rocks, and they should always be kept at a manageable size, said Maratos.
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five days so we’re looking at this thinking, ‘OK we’re done, build the deck now!’� nyone driving by the The inmates were chosen to Whitehorse Correctional take part in the project based on Centre this month will interviews, their willingness to likely hear the unmistakable contribute and their past work sound of nail guns firing and performance, Mosser said. hammers pounding away. “They’ve been very positive in That’s because four inmates the building and that factored in have been working on pre-fabrias well.� cated outer walls and a deck for This isn’t the first time the a Habitat for Humanity Yukon correctional centre has partduplex that is being built this nered with Habitat for Humanity summer in the Whistle Bend Yukon, Yukon Housing and the subdivision. Yukon government in a construcThe inmates, all of whom have tion project. some carpentry experience, have They worked together on a completed the walls three weeks triplex located in the Ingram ahead of schedule and are cursubdivision in 2012, too. rently working on the deck. The Whistle Bend duplex, “They’re already finished and Habitat’s second in the neighI couldn’t believe it, because the bourhood, will be constructed project was supposed to take until the end of the month,� said Valer- to SuperGreen standards. That ie Mosser, deputy superintendent should ensure that the home will be well insulated, air tight and of programs at the Whitehorse well ventilated. Correctional Centre. The pre-fabricated walls, about “They finished the walls in six of them, will soon be taken by trailer to Whistle Bend, Mosser The Yukon home of said. Working on the project gives offenders pride and satisfaction, she said. “It allows them to give back Myles Dolphin News Reporter
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to the community as well,� she added. “We’ve seen that in past with other projects we’ve done. Not only are they giving back but they’re learning some skills and tool safety.� Habitat for Humanity Yukon director Terry Rufiange-Holway said the idea for the partnership came to him after a program that once allowed offenders to work on the actual building site fell through. “I thought, there has to be a way to get these guys involved, to have a training opportunity so they can learn marketable skills to take back to their communities,� he said. “I’ve been down south to Edmonton and Lethbridge where they have pre-fab plants, and so I thought that’s the perfect thing that we need up here. I thought who better to run it than guys who maybe don’t have enough programs, which is something we often hear in the media.� Habitat for Humanity Yukon is currently in the process of selecting which families will live in the duplex. Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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he current premier of the Yukon is fond of saying that the Yukon has beauty both above ground and beneath it. The below-ground beauty is, one assumes, all the mineral deposits the Yukon has been blessed with. There are precious metals such as gold and silver. There are base metals such as zinc, copper and lead. All of these minerals belong to all Yukoners, unless they are located on First Nation Class A land, in which case they belong to that particular First Nation. As the reader might be aware, large-scale industrial mining has been around in the territory for well over a century, and getting minerals out of the ground has become part of the Yukon mystique. One just has to look at a vehicle licence plate, with the image of the old-style prospector, to see this reflected. As romantic as this image of yesteryear is, the individuals and companies who do this activity can’t just pocket the shiny rocks; they face an important reality. The minerals do not belong to the company or individual who extracts them from the ground until a royalty is paid to the owner of the mineral, be it the Yukon government or a First Nation’s government. The concept is that since the mineral is a non-renewable resource and will not grow back, ever, the owners of the mineral deserve some financial compensation for a resource that is permanently removed from the land. One would think that with over a century of large-scale
mineral extraction and associated royalty payments the Yukon would be wealthy beyond belief. Since 1898, it is estimated that roughly 20 million ounces of placer gold have been recovered from the Klondike placer mining district alone. In today’s prices that’s about $24 billion. The Keno region is estimated to have produced from 1913 to 1990 214 million ounces of silver, 322,698 tonnes of lead and 198,141 tonnes of zinc. The silver alone at today’s prices is worth $3.4 billion. The Faro mine produced over 2.3 million tonnes of zinc, 1 million tonnes of lead and 63.5 million ounces of silver. At today’s prices the zinc would be worth about $5 billion. Imagine if a decent royalty had been obtained from this wealth over the years and put aside for the wellbeing of future Yukoners. Instead, this huge amount of wealth has been extracted, forever, and by any standard the Yukon is dirt poor. The most recent territorial budget was $1.3 billion, of which $1 billion came from Ottawa in the form of the annual transfer payments, federal transfers and recoveries. Why do we receive huge amounts of southern taxpayer dollars? The answer is because the mineral royalties the Yukon gets are a joke. The royalty on gold is computed at the rate of 2.5 per cent, but gold is always assumed to be worth $15 per ounce. That’s right. The value of gold for the purposes of calculating the Yukon royalty is stuck at an absurd value from over a hundred years ago. Publisher
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This means that placer gold royalties are 37.5 cents an ounce on gold that is worth around $1,200 an ounce. In 2013 about $69.4 million worth of placer gold was extracted and the Yukon received just under $18,000 in royalties. Hardrock mining is even worse. The only operating hard rock mine in the Yukon, the Minto mine, is on Selkirk First Nation Class A land. They get all the royalties from this mine. In 2013 it was $215,773. But at least the Minto mine operators paid a royalty. The Wolverine mine, currently under creditor protection, has debts of $647 million, was operating for three years, and didn’t pay a cent in royalties to the Yukon government. They didn’t have to pay a Reporters
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cent under the current Yukon hardrock royalty regulations because there are provisions to write off start-up costs in the initial years of mine operations. If the mine goes into creditor protection in year three, the owners of the minerals being extracted get zero royalties. Mining can create wealth and economic opportunity. It also provides minerals that
our modern industrialized society needs and uses. And if managed correctly, it can be used to generate wealth for the owners of the minerals under the ground. There is beauty in those mineral deposits, as well as wealth. It’s time to recognize that Yukoners deserve some of that wealth and we must stop giving it away. Lewis Rifkind is the mining analyst for the Yukon Conservation Society.
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A federal NDP government just became plausible nomenon that can’t be underestimated. But the election of an NDP government in Alberta by Kyle shows the sheer power of an Carruthers electorate fed up with the incumbent. Bad behaviour by our leaders needs to be punished, and a sense of electoral invincibility seems to motivate politicians towards arrogance and corruption. Sometimes the only way to punish a tired political party is to eteorologists in hell is- hold your nose and vote for the sued a rare frost warn- devil you don’t know. ing several weeks ago, But the NDP? In Alberta? This after Albertans not only tossed is a province that has had an Canada’s longest serving political uninterrupted conservative provdynasty but elected a left-leaning incial government since before NDP government in its stead – in I was born and routinely sends the heartland of Canadian cona slate of MPs to Ottawa that is servatism, of all places. almost entirely blue. Surely there In the lead-up to the election must have been someone – anyI, like others, was hesitant to be- one – else that Albertans could lieve the polls. Not only did such hitch their wagon to as a means an outcome seem implausible, to ridding itself of the province’s but pollsters had been so wildly long-serving Progressive Coninaccurate in forecasting the servative dynasty. previous Alberta election (when The outcome of that election polls suggested that the provhas led me to question several ince’s right-wing Wildrose Party truisms I’ve long held about might win) that they weren’t ter- Canadian politics. If the NDP ribly persuasive this time around. can win in Alberta maybe, just But sure enough come elecmaybe, they can win federally. tion night the province elected First the NDP upset convena “strong, stable, majority NDP tional wisdom that a strongly government.” federalist party could not win The “throw the bums out” over Quebec’s nationalist electorate when it won its “orange tendency in politics is a phe-
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wave” in that province in the last federal election. Now this. Granted the circumstances are different – the federal Conservatives are not the Alberta PCs – but the Alberta election shows that many (what we thought were) hardline conservative voters have a breaking point. Clearly ideology is not the be-all and end-all of politics. The Alberta election showed that if there is to be an alternative to a tired conservative government for Albertans it is not going to be the Liberals. We all knew that the Liberal brand was damaged goods in Alberta, but this outcome brings the extent of that into sharp focus. In an ideological consistent world such a wild swing – where voters pass over a more moderate alternative – makes no sense. Such a change of heart is enough to make Dennis Fentie blush. But it can be explained by that province’s visceral hatred of the Liberal Party. The fact that the province wasn’t willing to consider the Liberals as a more business-friendly alternative shows that it isn’t just on life support. It is dead and buried. Progressive opposition to the Harper government in this country is palpable. There are a lot of voters who just want the Conservatives gone. While there
Istchenko’s beer is no big deal I vote but I am not affiliated with any political party. If the law states that it’s illegal to have any alcohol with arm’s reach while driving a motor vehicle, why is the media making a fuss about Minister Wade Istchenko holding a beer in his hand while sitting (not moving) in his four-wheeler while he has his lunch? Would you be happier if he sat on a soggy stump or the wet ground? Please report real news instead of trying to create it. Larry Leigh Whitehorse
Terrorism isn’t classy Open letter to Green Party Leader Elizabeth May: Your “address” at the recent press dinner was not your finest hour, a pity given that you have performed your duties and responsibilities as an MP admirably, respectfully and honourably to this point. Why you did not show the same character on this occasion probably stunned and shocked almost everyone – supporters and detractors alike. Is that what you are really like away from the decorum and discipline of Parliament? Your closing outburst at the press conference particularly defied my understanding. You said, “Omar Kadr has more class than the whole Conservative cabinet.”
Really? Perhaps you may want to reconsider your words given that you showed no class at all, yet surprisingly, Tony Clement, a cabinet minister, and the other MPs CBC interviewed for The National showed a great deal of class and forbearance by refusing to criticize you when asked for their opinion of your speech. As for your support for Omar Kadr, perhaps a certain compassion is warranted given his age and his circumstances of having been raised by Canada’s first family of terror, but give me a break – you really think Omar Kadr has class? No way! Even at 15, Omar knew very well what he was doing was wrong and evil, but he did it anyway. He willingly joined and supported the Taliban terrorists in their campaign of rape, murder, hacking off of limbs, throwing acid in the faces of young girls who dared to go to school, planting improvised explosive devices which killed civilians and soldiers alike. And yes, he may also have participated in some of the actions which killed Canadian soldiers in addition to the American soldiers he killed and wounded for which he went to Guantanamo. Omar has not apologized for any of it nor renounced those he once ran with and their warped ideology. Now he is out on bail and he is still trying to sue Canada for $20 million because we
supposedly mistreated him? If he is truly sorry and reformed, let him say so and let him drop his suit. If and when he does, perhaps in showing remorse he may also be said to have shown “class.” Until then, he has none. Your inference that the members of the cabinet, which is being rightly diligent in its responsibility for ensuing public safety and rightly concerned that Omar may not be such a “class act” as you deem him to be, are somehow of lesser character than Omar is outrageous. Your comment was also highly disrespectful of our veterans and their families and their sacrifices in Afghanistan. Perhaps your ill-considered speech was but a temporary lapse of judgement. Let us hope so. Rick Tone Whitehorse
Yukon Party shares blame for today’s recession In his May 6 column, Kyle Carruthers got it half right regarding the recession the Yukon currently finds itself in. Mineral prices may be bigger than Yukon, but government does have a role to play when creating a climate for investment. As the Yukon Party has only recently learned, the Yukon government cannot control mineral prices. However, for the duration of the good times the Yukon Party
are many who have a preference for the orange team or the red team, there are many others who don’t really care one way or another and are just trying to figure out who has the best chance of defeating Stephen Harper. Justin Trudeau is a politician who entered the political scene with a large trust fund of political capital that he has been doing his best to blow. He has charisma and name recognition. All he needed to succeed politically was to maintain some sort of body temperature. Unfortunately the last six months or so have suggested that he may be unable to do that. His party’s knee-jerk decision to support the government’s new heavy-handed security legislation, Bill C-51, has become a political disaster with many voters as grassroots anger has grown. The Liberal Party position that Canada’s role in the fight against ISIS should be “noncombat” has something to offend everyone. For those who support the mission it is cowardly and weak; for those opposed it is just enough to make us complicit in yet another intervention in another Middle East conflict. Until the Liberals belatedly released their own “families with children” policy a few weeks ago – months after the NDP and
Conservatives had released their own – they had left a serious policy vacuum. By doing so Trudeau will have to work extra hard to counter the perception that he is short on ideas. In contrast, Thomas Mulcair has appeared much like Stephen Harper did before ousting the Liberals in 2005 – an articulate, consistent, and compelling critic of the government. An NDP victory in Alberta may upset the conventional wisdom that the Liberals are the party best-equipped to defeat Stephen Harper. Combine fed-up progressive voters with those who just want to “throw the bums out” and “windsock voters” – who just flap whichever direction the polls are blowing – and strange things can happen. An NDP victory in the next election is far from a sure thing. I’m certainly not predicting a federal “orange wave” in Alberta. But what these results show is that the NDP can surprise us and win in unexpected places. After recent events in Quebec and Alberta I think it is fair to move the possibility of an NDP government from the realm of the unlikely to the plausible. Kyle Carruthers is a born-and-raised Yukoner who lives and practises law in Whitehorse.
ships with First Nations. The premier has made no secret of his support for Bill S-6, changes to YESAA legislation, despite the fact First Nation governments have openly stated they will take the government to court over these changes. Industry understands this. We heard from one mining executive during the parliamentary committee on S-6, that “because court cases create assessment and regulatory uncertainty in addition to extraordinary delay, all of which erodes investor confidence.” This year I went down to the annual mineral Roundup in Vancouver. The event serves as an excellent opportunity for government officials to meet with Western Canada’s mining industry and promote the jurisdiction as a good place to do business. The message I received loud and clear from industry was that the Yukon Party government’s strained relationship with First Nations was going to have an impact on investment decision’s this year and beyond. Coupled with the regulatory problems this government has let fester we are no longer an attractive place to do business and the Yukon Party has to answer for that. Your columnist is right that Yukon does not control the world mineral prices, but to say that the premier’s actions or inactions have no impact on our economy is to oversimplify how investment decisions are made.
continued to take credit for the Yukon’s strong economy, one former minister went so far as to say “Yukon’s climb to the top of the rankings has absolutely nothing to do with world mineral prices; it has everything to do with us – this government – making the changes necessary to restore investor confidence in the Yukon.” It only stands to reason that if the government wants to congratulate itself, than it should also share the responsibility of the decline in our economic growth, especially when their actions are what are causing the loss of investor confidence. As I have highlighted in question period and in a previous letter to the editor, despite these same mineral prices there has been GDP growth in the other territories and mining has been a part of that. Your columnist noted that since 2009 we had outperformed B.C. and N.W.T. on average. I think this highlights an even bigger issue: despite our huge exploration boom over that period, we have fewer operating mines now than we did when the Pasloski/Cathers government came into power. The opportunity of that period of huge exploration spending has now passed us, and we are left hoping for the rebound. There are factors that the Yukon government can control, Sandy Silver the biggest one being its relation- Leader, Yukon Liberal Party
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WINNIPEG anada has set a new greenhouse gas emission reduction target as it prepares for international talks later this year, but critics say the goal is the weakest among G-7 countries. Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq says that Canada proposes to cut emissions to 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 – a target she called “fair and ambitious.â€? Speaking in Winnipeg last Friday, Aglukkaq promised to introduce new regulations on methane emissions produced by the oil and gas industry. There will also be new rules for natural gas-fired power generation and for the chemical and nitrogen fertilizer industries. “This target is ‌ an ambi-
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tious commitment based on our national circumstances, which include a growing population, a diversified, growing economy and Canada’s position as a world leader in clean electricity generation.� The target is slightly weaker than that of the United States, which has pledged to cut its greenhouse emissions by up to 28 per cent from 2005 levels by 2025. Canada, the U.S. and other countries are taking their targets to a United Nations conference later this year in Paris, where a new international emissions regime is to be negotiated. Environmental groups said Canada’s target is anything but ambitious. “The European Union, already with per-capita emissions well below Canada’s, has a 40 per cent reduction target for 2030 – more than five times greater than Can-
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Working toward a Watershed moment in downtown Whitehorse
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Micah Quinn says his vision for the newly opened Watershed Coffee Shop and Bar isn’t to churn people through the doors, but to engage with residents.
Joel Krahn
get comfortable – maybe even start a conversation with your neighbour. ne part Cheers and one part That’s part of Quinn’s vision Central Perk, the newlyfor the Watershed. “Engage with opened Watershed Coffee Shop people,” he says. “This is not and Bar is aiming to become a place where you get buzzed downtown Whitehorse’s favouthrough the door.” rite neighbourhood hang-out. That effort to bring people Described by owner Micah together is deeply entrenched in Quinn as “someone’s living Quinn’s business model. “You room, and it’s got a touch of want a place where you can conclass,” the atmosphere in the Wa- nect with people professionally tershed is low-key and doesn’t or personally during the day, a suffer from trying too hard to place where you can bring your be trendy. Large metal prints of families.” Yukon’s de facto photographerBy day, families and coffee in-residence Peter Mather adorn aficionados are well catered to. the walls, each photo vibrantly There are welcoming couches, showing off one of Yukon’s main a plethora of board games, and watersheds. A guitar stands popsicles have made their way beside one of the black leather onto the menu. Most baked couches ready to be played and goods being sold are local, says various magazines such as MaQuinn, whether it’s Nanaimo clean’s and National Geographic bars from the Airport Chalet are scattered across a coffee bakery, or muffins from Alpine table. Bakery. Coffee is made with This is a place to sit down and beans from Atlin Mountain CofNews Reporter
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fee Roasters, a choice made to make the Watershed a bit more unique, says Quinn. Starting at 4 p.m. the Watershed breaks out the craft beers and whisky and becomes a 19+ establishment. Many of the beers are special orders from Outside, and Quinn boasts of the number of unique brews you can only find at the Watershed. He also runs a scotch club in Whitehorse and inevitably has a some excellent scotch available. A fan favourite has been the $9 deal of a slice of Epic pizza and a Pilsner. This split between family coffee shop and friendly bar wasn’t by choice, but is rather a creative solution to licensing limitations, says Quinn. To get a liquor licence that would allow the Watershed to serve alcohol as well as permit minors inside would require a full kitchen, something the Watershed doesn’t have space for. The result is that when liquor starts flowing late
afternoon, those under 19 need to leave. “If that’s basically what my limitation is, what time do you switch that over at? Four o’clock seemed to make the most sense.” Just a few streets from the bustle of the downtown core, the Watershed is located near the relatively tranquil corner of Sixth and Alexander, in the building formerly occupied by the Rah Rah Gallery. Though it could be thought a risky move to set up an establishment so far from the crowds of office workers and tourists that roam Second Avenue and Main Street, Quinn doesn’t have a problem with that. “There’s a thousand people who live right here,” Quinn says, motioning out the front door. The key, he says, is catering to downtown residents’ interests. “This is much more convenient for them, whether it’s getting their coffee, getting their off-
sales at night, just finding a place they can walk to for food or whatever else.” Weekly events include board games on Mondays, live music on Saturdays and free movie screenings on Sundays, among others. Being where the people live has been paying off so far, says Quinn. It’s been just over six weeks since the Watershed has been open, but already there have been a number of times that have packed the place out. The grand opening was a shoulder-to-shoulder affair, and Quinn got a pile of positive comments from patrons. The night of Alberta’s recent election results also drew many customers. “There were 40 drunk socialists here who were really, really excited,” says Quinn. “We got a noise complaint that I’m dealing with, but I mean it was a one-time generational thing.” Contact Joel Krahn at joel.krahn@yukon-news.com
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Randy Bachman remembers meeting B.B. King as other Canadian tributes flow in Nick Patch
When he was 10, James become a religious devotee of an instructional record/songbook TORONTO that King had endorsed. henever Randy Bachman “(I) played it over and over thinks of B.B. King, he again,â€? wrote the six-time Juno can’t help but wince. winner via email, noting how “I first played a show with fortunate he felt to have seen B.B. in the mid-60s,â€? says Bach- King live. man in an emailed statement to “It feels like the end of an era The Canadian Press on Friday. in a way. These guys wrote the “He told me I ‘played pretty book. He had so much passion good for a white boy,’ but need- in his vibrato when he played ed to ‘make a few faces’ to show guitar and such fantastic econothat I ‘felt the notes and strings I my in his playing and singing.â€? was bending.’ Added Bachman: “He was “To this day, there are many amazing, like Hendrix in a way, pictures of me playing my B.B. and a tour de force of blues and King string-bending notes and rock.â€? my face looks like someone is Like James, Juno-winning stepping on my foot. blues guitarist Steve Hill was fas“Every time I do that on cinated by King at an early age. stage, I think of him.â€? The Montreal native recalls King died peacefully in his appreciating King even before sleep Thursday night in his Las he started to learn guitar – and Vegas home. He was 89. then snatching up his records Unsurprisingly, the death of with enthusiastic abandon once the evocative guitarist – who stood as the symbolic personifi- he did, at age 14. It must have felt like a dream, cation of blues for many music then, when Hill actually got to fans – has inspired dedications open for his hero in his homefrom musicians around the town at the then-Molson Centre world, including many promiin 2001. nent Canadians. “He was the nicest guy you Bryan Adams tweeted a mecould think of,â€? said Hill, who morial to “one of the best blues guitarists ever, maybe the best,â€? won four awards at this year’s Maple Blues Awards. someone who “could do more “I’ve done shows with a lot of on one note than anyone.â€? ‌ big names, and B.B. King was Dan Aykroyd also paid his respects, having acted alongside the nicest guy.â€? Hill recalls chatting with King King in 1998’s “Blues Brothers about music, but also receiv2000â€? (King played the owner ing some level-headed personal of a used car lot who moves to advice. New Orleans to try his hand at “He had diabetes back then blues). already, so we talked about that,â€? “Thank you BB for your Hill remembered. graceful presence and power,â€? “(He said), ‘You gotta take Aykroyd wrote. Regina-reared blues guitarist care of your body, son. That’s all you got.â€?’ Colin James remembered the King signed Hill’s Fender formative influence carried by King’s inimitable playing. Telecaster, which instantly beCanadian Press
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Big band brings big sound to birthday bash
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Former members of The Big Band will be returning to the Yukon to perform a 25-year anniversary concert at Mount McIntyre on Saturday night.
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artha Hartman-Stehelin was brimming with confidence when she auditioned to be the vocalist for a nameless big band in Whitehorse 25 years ago. Conductor Henry Klassen was looking for musicians that would be performing at a circumpolar health conference. “I came in and sang, and told him, ‘You know that I’m the one that’s right for this part,’” Hartman-Stehelin said. “He said, ‘Well, there are other people auditioning,’ and I said, ‘Yeah, I know they’re good, but none of them know big band like I do.’” It marked the beginning of the Circumpolar Swing Band, and Hartman-Stehelin’s 10-year tenure as singer for the 1940s swing music group. On Saturday night, past and current members of the 19-piece band – now known as The Big Band – are celebrating its silver anniversary with a birthday bash at Mount McIntyre. Over the years, the band has
played countless shows around the territory but one of the most memorable performances was in the summer of 1992. The band opened for a group of musicians at the Dawson City Music Festival that would soon become one of the country’s most beloved bands, the Barenaked Ladies. “Every night was an absolute crazy party with these guys,” Hartman-Stehelin said of the band, who were gaining popularity at the time but still without a major label. “And when they were on stage, the place was totally alive and rocking like you wouldn’t believe.” Former trumpeter Tim Bullen remembers that weekend fondly, too. Musicians at the festival were required to take part in a clinic or workshop offered on site, and Bullen chose acapella singing. “We’re in this little Anglican church by the river, the place is packed and there’s no one to lead this thing,” he said. “All of a sudden these guys from Barenaked Ladies walk in and they taught us how to sing ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight.’”
Bullen and Hartman-Stehelin, who now lives in St. Albert, Alta., will be returning to their old stomping grounds this weekend for the celebration, which is both a performance and a reunion of sorts. Hartman-Stehelin said she’s always been fond of big band music. Being part of a band meant an opportunity to socialize with likeminded people, too. “We had more fun than you can ever shake a stick at,” she said. “It wasn’t just a band that loved to play, but we had incredible musicians, too. Monday night was sort of our social night, we had band rehearsal and would go to the Kopper King for wings after.” She still remembers the band’s first performance as if it was yesterday, and watching people’s faces light up as they heard the band play. But the greatest thing about big band music, she says, is how it brings people back to innocence. “It was before the bomb, before Kennedy was shot, the bands really came to life then,” she said. Bullen, who has been playing the trumpet for over 40 years, re-
members performing at the Commissioner’s Ball in Dawson City and at the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway celebrations. He said he’s looking forward to meeting up with the friends he hasn’t seen in 20 years, and “getting that Yukon flavour back in my blood.” Fawn Fritzen has been with the band for about seven years, and its vocalist for the last two. She originally joined as a pianist, which was a bit of a learning curve, she said. “I’d never played with a band before, never played jazz, so I got through my first tune and Kelly (music director) said ‘OK, can you swing it?’” “I had no idea what he was talking about. But everyone was really nice and I went back and tried it again, and learned what swing meant.” Fritzen, who replaced outgoing vocalist Rebekah Bell in 2013, describes the experience of performing with a 19-piece band as “energizing” and compares it to being part of a choir or a sports team. “It’s a huge high,” she said, “to have so many people supporting
your sound.” Saturday’s celebrations will feature three sets of dance music, Fritzen said. There will also be a tribute and fundraiser for local musician Bruce Bergman, who needs triple bypass surgery followed by a kidney transplant, she added. The show is on the same night as another fundraiser for Bergman, held at the Robert Service Campground. “Since we couldn’t make it to that we wanted to find a way to contribute,” Fritzen said. All proceeds from the evening’s liquor sales will go towards Bergman’s medical expenses. Tickets are $20 and available at Dean’s Strings. Children 12 and under get in free. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. “And if you happen to wear silver, you’ll be eligible for a prize,” Fritzen said. “But the most important thing at the end of the day is the music and people coming to dance. That’s what we do, we play dance music.” Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com
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From retro to midcentury modern, some trends in outdoor furniture styling in outdoor pieces to coordinate with this popular interior style. Gloster’s Dansk collection utdoor living spaces have includes a chair with marine-grade, come a long way from leather-look upholstery and teak the days when “outdoor tables, designed by Dane Povl Esfurnishings” meant a few inexpenkildsen. (www.gloster.com) sive folding chairs around a flimsy After World War II, California plastic table. designer Walter Lamb was helpToday’s outdoor chairs might be ing salvage sunken Navy warships at Pearl Harbor when he started wrought iron or wrought alummessing around with the brass inum, with upholstered seats. The table might be stone or wood or an tubing and fittings. His prototypical outdoor furniture collection was elegant faux version of either, and put into production by Brown Jorwould not look out of place inside dan, the Pasadena-based company in the dining room. Add outdoor sound systems, carpets and lighting, that pioneered outdoor furniture. Today’s iterations of Lamb’s pieces and the backyard or balcony can are still crafted from brass, which look and feel like an extension of you can leave alone to develop a the home. That notion gets ramped up this patina or polish to retain the shine. spring and summer; manufacturers The seats are marine-grade cording. (www.dwr.com) are offering new furniture, textiles Luxe looks evoking old Hollyand materials that resemble indoor wood are also in. Beautiful on an furnishings yet can withstand the urban terrace, these pieces are chic elements. and sophisticated, with tailoring deGetting the right look can be tails on upholstery, elegant finishes tricky; you don’t want it to seem and striking colours. like you just plunked a sofa from Frontgate’s Grayson Jade colthe living room down onto the lection comes in a fashion-forward patio. bright green, in a powder-coated Here’s a look at what’s hot for fi nish that looks lacquered. Here Warm Weather 2015: too, a zebra-print outdoor rug and pillows with exotic botanical prints. Vintage modern (www.frontgate.com) and ultra-modern Gloster’s Wedge seating has a Watch for midcentury modern stainless-steel base and waterproof Kim Cook
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Agio, the world’s largest outdoor furniture supplier, introduces their Kolea collection this year featuring a fire pit and a sofa with built-in bar. Burnt orange fabrics and a lower profile are on-trend. (www. agio-usa.com)
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Deep indigo looks fresh and new, and so does coral. Frontgate’s got a cane-print rug in both hues. Global style Dark blue looks nautical and Global elements stay as strong in preppy paired with crisp white, outdoor furnishings as they are in indoors: Those Asian ceramic stools apple red or sunshine yellow, so show no signs of disappearing, and think about mixing things up in are offered in more colours and pat- a fun way by putting the brighter hues on the furniture pieces – a terns than ever. Look for Moroccan influence in wicker or Adirondack chair, perhaps – and the blues on accent pieces. lanterns, Mediterranean motifs in Or get a more dressed-up vibe by textiles, and Silk Road accents like keeping the pops of colour on acelephant-shaped tables, daybeds cessories while the outdoor space and handcrafted accessories. is anchored with darker-toned furniture. Flexible use The natural neutrals – sand, While dedicated dining areas mocha, charcoal, cream – stay remain popular outdoors, there’s strong for 2015. Their versatility also a trend toward “chat and makes them good choices whatever chill” configurations of furniture. Indoor-style seating includes comfy the climate. lounge chairs and sectional pieces that can be grouped or separated, Pattern panache with ottomans, side tables and cofDesigner Elaine Smith has a new fee tables that can also be used for collection of luxury outdoor pillows casual dining. reflecting her love of fashion, nature Watch for new, portable fire pits, and exotic locales. There are Latin bars and coffee tables. American and African kuba cloth
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Canadian homeowners planning to spend $17,000 on renovations this year: poll Alexandra Posadzki Canadian Press
TORONTO hen Corinne McDermott’s mortgage came up for renewal, she and her husband considered moving. “We always thought this house would be our middle house,� McDermott said of the east-end Toronto abode she shares with her husband and two kids. But sky-high home prices, hefty realtor fees and land-transfer taxes deterred her. Instead she’s opted for a large-scale renovation – including building on a three-storey addition with an ensuite master bathroom and a walk-in closet – to the tune of roughly $150,000. “We’re creating our dream home, that we plan on never leaving,� McDermott said. Renovation contractors say soaring home prices in Toronto and Vancouver are encouraging many homeowners to pursue renovations instead of shopping for new homes. “They can’t afford to buy new, so what they’re doing is they’re improving the living spaces that they’re in now,� said Jon-Carlos Tsilfidis, the renovators council chair at the Building Industry and
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You don’t need a lot of stuff, says Craig Norton, director of operations at the Prince George Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Space savers “Buying a pot and pan for House Beautiful’s editor in every dish is a mistake. One good large Dutch oven, one saute chief, Sophie Donelson, likes pan, one 4-quart saucepan, one OXO’s stackable Greensaver con-
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Whitehorse’s Jessica Frotten races at the Dogwood Track and Field Meet in Victoria on May 9. Frotten won four medals at the Desert Challenge Games in Arizona over the weekend.
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hitehorse’s Jessica Frotten picked up gold, silver and bronze in the Copper State over the weekend. The 27-year-old para wheelchair racer won four medals at the Desert Challenge Games in Mesa, Arizona. “I’m happy with it,” said Frotten. “Last year at this meet I didn’t do very well and didn’t place. It’s nice to see that I did a lot better this year.” “There was a gnarly storm there and conditions weren’t super hot. So no personal bests (other than in the 1,500) but I pushed well and I medalled.” Frotten captured gold in the 200-metre, silver in the 100and 400-metre, and bronze in the 800-metre in the T53 division. She also claimed fifth in the 1,500-metre, in which the T53 and T54 classes were combined, but was third for her division.
Interestingly, the only event she didn’t win a medal in was the only one she set a personal best time in, finishing the 1,500 in 4:15.90. “Funny story. I’m just getting into these 1,500s and I kind of miscounted my laps and thought I was done the 1,500 when I still had a whole other lap to go,” said Frotten. “When I realized the race wasn’t over, I did the fastest excel I’ve ever done in my life to get back into the race. I still managed to PB.” The Desert Challenge Games marked the second meet in a row Frotten raked in hardware. She won five gold at the Dogwood Track and Field Meet in Victoria, B.C. the previous weekend. In Victoria Frotten notched three personal best times and three qualifying times – in the 100, 400 and 800 – for the Pan
Am and Parapan American Games this summer in Toronto. She had already reached the qualifying time in the 400 at Florida’s Daytona Snowbird Classic in March and then
the 200 with a time of 34.78, just 0.9 second ahead of Mexico’s Lucero Anahi Vazqu. “It was a good race … It’s nice to come first,” said Frotten. “It’s nice to race people in my class too. There just aren’t many in Canada. “It’s nice to see where I’m sitting with the rest of the world.” “Friday night there was a crazy storm with thunder and lightning and floods, and it delayed all the races an hour,” she added. “We raced the 200 and for the 800 it started raining again and that was a really bad race for me. They had us sitting in the call room for an hour and by the time we got out there all my muscles were seized out.” Frotten was putting new tires on her racer when the News reached her. She wants “fresh rubber” for her next set
“Funny story. I’m just getting into these 1,500s and I kind of miscounted my laps and thought I was done the 1,500 when I still had a whole other lap to go.” improved on it in Victoria. Canada’s Pan Am team will be named following the track nationals early July in Edmonton. Frotten has also set four qualifying times for the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships this October in Qatar. In Arizona, she took gold in
of events, in Switzerland. Next week Frotten leaves to compete at an International Paralympic Committee Grand Prix in Nottwil followed by the Swiss Open Nationals and the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial in Arbon. She’ll be hoping to get her 1,500 time under four minutes to register a fourth Pan Am qualifying time. “Word on the street is it’s the fastest track in the world,” said Frotten. “So if it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen there.” “I really haven’t been training for it. So if it happens, it happens, if it doesn’t, I’m not going to lose any sleep about it.” Last year at the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial Frotten captured her first international event medal with a bronze in the 200-metre and raced the 100-metre in 19.19 seconds, putting her ninth in the IPC world rankings. Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com
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Whitehorse’s John Simmons reloads during a practice at the Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club. Simmons won his third IPSC B.C. qualifying event of the season on Sunday in Pitt Meadows.
out-performed a grandmaster in the IPSC competition, in which speed and accuracy are ohn Simmons is pegging off measured as shooters move first place finishes like he through an obstacle course. pegs off targets. “That was quite the battle The Whitehorse handgun going on between me and the shooter secured his third win of grandmaster Mark Hamrol,” the season at an International said Simmons, who won three Practical Shooting Confederastages and placed second in the tion B.C. double qualifier in other three. “We were on the Pitt Meadows over the weekend. same squad, so we could see “I’m getting a lot better,” said what each other was doing, so Simmons. “I’m getting a lot we knew what was happening. smoother. My footwork is getIt made for an interesting day.” ting better too, I noticed from The previous day Simmons some videos.” took fourth in Saturday’s com“There were very good petition. He was the top masterstages. There were multiple level shooter, finishing behind ways to do every single stage. It three grandmasters. He was less was the kind of thing where it than one per cent behind the doesn’t matter if you’re rightthird place finisher. handed or left-handed, there “It was a ridiculously low are so many ways to do the number,” added Simmons. thing regardless of what hand With another successful you are. outing under his belt, Simmons “It’s good stage design – was accepted on to B.C.’s Gold giving people lots of different options of how to do it.” Simmons, who registered two first-place finishes at IPSC B.C. qualifier events in Terrace last month, took a third win on Sunday. The master-level shooter Tom Patrick News Reporter
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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 DUPLEX in Hillcrest, wood/oil heat, w/d, avail June 1, responsible tenant, avail immed, $1,150/mon + utils. 668-5558 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. 3-BDRM HOUSE, new, N/P, no parties, no yard maintenance, avail June 1, $2,000/mon + elec. 335-5352 1-BDRM BSMT suite, Cowley Creek, country residential, full kitchen, bathroom has shower only, pet friendly, incls laundry, heat/elec & Wifi, $1,000/mon. 334-1869
ROOM FOR rent, N/S, N/P, avail immed, $750/mon all incl. 393-2275 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
3-BDRM 2-BATH condo, downtown, close to Macdonalds, avail June 1, N/S, N/P, $1,500/mon + $1,500 dd + utils. 667-7405 ROOM IN dorm-style, shared accommodations, semi-furnished, shared laundry, kitchen & bathroom facilities, $575/mon incl utils. Shannon @ 668-4729 3-BDRM UPPER level of Porter Creek home, paved driveway, close to bus, school, stores, $1,800/mon incl utils. 633-5177
2-BDRM MOBILE home, on private acreage city centre, 3 mins to downtown, avail May 31, clean, vg shape, dd & refs reqĘźd, $1,500/mon + utils. 334-6868 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, $1,500/mon, heat incl. 667-6579 3-BDRM SUITE, Porter Creek, utils incl, dd reqĘźd, $1,900/mon. 335-3444 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. 1-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, downtown, bright, newly renoĘźd, incl w/d, outside patio, lots of storage, long term tenants preferred, N/P, N/S, no parties, avail Sept. 1, $1,200/mon + utils. 633-8430
16Ęź TRAVEL trailer on private lot, power, fridge, stove, no water, near bus route, available May 8, $500/mon. 334-2365 2-BDRM, 1 3/4-bath condo, River Ridge Lane, washer/dryer, N/P, N/S, $1,450/mon + utils. 335-1290 1-BDRM SUITE, Crestview, furnished, quiet location, pet ok, wood heat, N/S, $750/mon all inclusive. 633-2455 2-BDRM, 1-BDRM & bachleor suite available in Hillcrest, with balconies, heat & hot water included, sorry no pets. 668-2416 BEDROOM IN Ingram, large, bright, close to the Canada Games Centre, quiet household, N/S, N/P, share kitchen/laundry, utilities incl. 668-2848 2-BDRM APT, downtown, lots of upgrades, new bathroom, w/d, parking, front yard, lots of storage, long term tenants preferred, N/S, N/P, no parties, avail July 1, $1,350/mon + utils. 633-8430 1-BDRM BSMT suite, Granger, clean, bright, just refurbished, N/S, N/P, sep ent, washer/dryer, dd reqĘźd, avail June 1, $800/mon + utils. 633-2981
Office/Commercial Space for Rent Available Immediately: t Approximately 3200 square feet on the ground oor; t turnkey; t downtown on quiet street; t handicap accessible including handicap doors;
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$ 990.00/month Ph. 667-4759 available June 1st 1-BDRM LEGAL suite, Hidden Valley, close to school, amazing yard, 2.5 acres, $1,300/mon & dd, utils incl except small power bill, pets negotiable. Stacey 335-6335 to view NEW 3500 sq ft shop & office w/1,000 sq ft suite on Mt Sima Rd, avail July 1, energy efficient building w/in-floor heat in shop & office. 335-6200 or 334-3600 SHARE HOUSE in Porter Creek, why settle for dingy basement room or noisy apartment, N/S, everything incl, $750/mon. Info http://timmit.ca/share, tollfree 1-855-628-7138x99 BACHELOR APT, downtown, furnished, wheelchair accessible, $875/mon incl utils. 667-2138 ROOMMATE TO share Marsh Lake waterfront home, 60 kms south of Whitehorse, quiet, scenic, hiking trails, sandy beach, animals welcome, N/S, short or long term, $500/mon. 660-4321 5-STAR MEXICAN resort in Puerto Vallarta or Mayan Riviera, 2-bdrm, kitchen, balconies, sleeps 6, $1,290 US for one week. Renate at 668-4587 or 334-6948
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HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 34 YEARS, Yukon resident, rental property owner looking to house-sit for the summer of 2015. Extremely clean, will mow lawn, take care of pets & vacuum. Elite references. MarcelGareau@hotmail.com HOUSE-SITTER WANTED ASAP: 30 min drive from Whitehorse, must have own vehicle, to care for 1 dog for 2 weeks or perhaps extended period. Call 778-358-7564 or email vuntutmargret@yahoo.ca
Real Estate FAMILY HOME, Copper Ridge, quiet street, 5-6 bdrms, 2-bath, entirely renovated, maple cupboards & floors, propane stove, lots of other great features, $475,000. Call Max 332-0013
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
2-BDRM 2-BATH beautiful upgraded condo with fenced yard on greenbelt, SS appliances, tons of storage, $235,000, 14-67 River Ridge Lane. 335-7660 OKANAGAN VALLEY, Vernon BC, prime lakeview lot, owner financing available, $150,000 large lot, all services, no time limit to build. Todd @ 1-250-558-7888 MOBILE HOME, 52 Northlands Trailer Park, new renos, new addition, floor, siding, windows, bathroom, kitchen. Contact 336-8910 MOBILE HOME, 118 Northlands Trailer Park, new renos, flooring, kitchen, siding, bathroom. Contact 336-8910
2-BDRM TOP floor of small house, downtown, convenient location, N/S, N/P, avail June 1, refs reqĘźd, $1,200/mon incl utils. 667-7778
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Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation is undertaking an Administration Building RetroďŹ t to renovate the building’s mechanical, electrical and entrance and to meet health and safety standards. This provides a unique community training, employment, and community development opportunity – by providing basic pre-apprenticeship upgrading and on the job training, in this LSCFN Employment Skills & Training Project. Yukon College is in partnership with LSCFN to create long term training & Employment Opportunities. 1 - Journeyman Carpenter: Must have papers. The term could be extended, depending upon work. 1 - Carpenters Apprentice: A training opportunity that could lead to long term employment, 1 - Pre- Apprentice Labourer: A summer student position for those interested in pursuing further training in College. 2 – Summer Student Laborers’: Summer student position for those interested in pursuing further training in carpentry. (Other summer jobs are available as well – please inquire.) If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest along with your resume by 4:30P.May 29/15 to: Doris Caouette, Human Resource OfďŹ cer PO Box 135, Carmacks Y.T. Y0B 1C0 Phone: (867)863-5576 ext 280Fax: (867)863-5710 Email: resume@lscfn.ca
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 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. MONTESSORI BOREALIS PRESCHOOL, an AMI Montessori preschool serving children from 3 to 5, is looking for an Assistant Teacher starting September 2015 for a 10 month term. Please go to montessoriborealis.com or http://bit.ly/1A0kygR for details about the job and how to apply. LICENSED LOG SCALER REQUIRED. A well-established whole log chipping facility located in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certified log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer competitive wages and a benefits package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scaler's Licence. Please email your resume to rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250 374 9506.
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 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 MYSTERIES, VARIOUS authors. 41 paperbacks, $25. Ross 633-3154 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 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 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. CFL FOOTBALL cards, 17 different complete sets of cards, including early OPC. Almost 2,600 cards. $1,400. Ross 633-3154 MCDONALDS H O C K E Y cards from 1991-92 to 2009/10, almost every card issued incl. 27 unopened paks from each year, over 1,200 cards, $1,000 firm. Ross 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, 5 complete hockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond. $750. Ross 633-3154 WORLD HOCKEY Association, remember it? Two rare books, (history, statistics, photos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154 TRADING CARDS, binder full of non-sport trading cards (James Bond, X-men, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards. $50. Ross 633-3154 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 THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets (1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some short prints. Over 900 cards. $150. Ross 633-3154 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 2 250-GAL water tanks surrounded by metal cage, haul water, $275/ea; 4 45-gal black oil plastic barrels fresh oil, great for diesel fuel or waste oil, $40 ea. 333-0717 STURDY METAL desk, $50; wooden desk, $30; houseplants for sale, $5-$20. 668-4186 POLY POCKET Princess with clothing accessories, castle & horses, like new, $35; large faux leather brown ottoman incl 4 footstools, $50; extra large metal Precision dog kennel, $175. 335-0659 MASTERCRAFT 71-PIECE air tool kit, 1/2� impact, 3/8�ratchet, chisel, die grinder & accessories in carry case, $299 value, asking $145 obo. 333-904 SET OF 40 impact sockets ranging from 3/8 to 15/16 and 8mm to 21mm in regular and deep sockets, $60. 333-9084
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JOBE 5.5 HP 2" water pump, new, never used, high pressure, 150 GPM, c/w new suction hose, $450 firm. Contact me at valerie.mototrek@hotmail.com for more info or pictures LARGE CUSTOM made couch, $150; 3 cherry coloured shelving units, $50; solid 4-shelf wicker stand, $75; stainless steel double kitchen sink, new, never used, $75. 335-0659
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Kluane First Nation JOB OPPORTUNITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LT1 TERM, FULL-TIME
Burwash Landing, Yukon Territory SALARY: Starting $84,542. Based on experience (70 hours biweekly)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until ďŹ lled. Kluane First Nation is a self-governing First Nation located at Burwash Landing on the shores of Kluane Lake, 285 km. from Whitehorse, Yukon. OVERVIEW: This position is under the direction of Kluane First Nation (KFN) Council and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Kluane First Nation Government. It provides the invaluable link between Council, the political body and the Administration. To ensure that the KFN’s short and long term goals and objectives are achieved in an effective and efďŹ cient manner the Executive Director will chair the Management Team. The Management Team consists of Directors. The incumbent may be the primary contact for KFN Government for a variety of organizations and agencies
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess a degree in Public or Business Administration. Consideration may be given for at least ďŹ ve years of experience as an Executive Director or in a related ďŹ eld. This position should also have Human Resources and Financial experience while working with governments at a senior level. Experience working with First Nations or in a First Nation environment would be an asset.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: s !BILITY TO LEAD DIRECT AND MANAGE PROGRAM DELIVERY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT s 3TRONG DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS s %XCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND TIME MANAGEMENT WHILE PRIORITIZING AND ranking issues in relation to the overall goals of KFN s %XCELLENT ABILITY TO HANDLE CONmICT USING SOUND JUDGEMENT AND DIPLOMACY s !BILITY TO LEAD MOTIVATE AND DELEGATE STAFF THROUGH EMPOWERMENT
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver`s license, Criminal Records Check
Please submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter to: Careers@kfn.ca or Kluane First Nation ATTN: Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 20, Burwash Landing, Yukon Territory, Y0B 1V0 Ph. (867) 841-4274 x.230 Fax: (867) 841-5900 Thank you in advance for your application. Only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Housing & Infrastructure Director (Permanent, Full Time), Housing & Infrastructure Salary: Level 10 Range (87,987.00 – 105,584.00 per annum) Closing Date 4:00pm (PST): June 3, 2015 Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for leading, developing, managing and controlling all TH Housing & Infrastructure area programs & resources namely, Building Properties including and the real estate they are built on, Housing units, Assets, and IT. The position will provide information, advice and support on Housing & Infrastructure matters to the Directors and Leadership. The incumbent provides guidance and direction to the Housing & Infrastructure areas staff through delegation of responsibility of day to day operations to the Housing Property Manager, Maintenance Manager, Asset Administrator and IT team. This position is expected to play a leading role in infrastructure and construction projects. This position ensures that all transactions comply with TH Policies, Landlord and Tenants Act, Building Codes and other applicable legislation or acts and contribution agreement terms. The role also coordinates emergency planning and procedures. If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualiďŹ cations below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide: ESSENTIALS: s Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalency), with successful completion of a degree in Public or Business Administration with courses in purchasing, accounting, assets management, information technology, or equivalent experience and education; s At least three to ďŹ ve years of senior level management experience; s ProďŹ cient knowledge of working in a public administration ďŹ eld in a computerized environment; s ProďŹ cient knowledge or experience in budgeting procedures, processes, procurement, asset control, computer systems management and cost control principles; s ProďŹ cient knowledge of general ofďŹ ce equipment operation; s ProďŹ cient Microsoft OfďŹ ce skills (excel, word, Power Point); s ProďŹ cient skills in assessing ďŹ nancial reports; s Advanced knowledge of relevant acts, principles and legislation that govern assets, IT and housing operations; s Proven staff and department management skills; s Experience in conict resolution, mediation and problem solving; s Some training and/or experience in emergency services; s Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement Housing & Infrastructure systems and controls; s Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, advice and direction at a senior level; s Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills; s Strong ability to receive, follow and give direction, establish priorities and delegate tasks; s Strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and conict resolution skills; s Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision; s Demonstrated ability to prepare documentation accurately from verbal and written instruction; s Demonstrated ability to implement TH Policies, legislation, and standard operating principles as it relates to the position; s Demonstrated ability to provide advice and information to TH staff relating to the position; s Demonstrated ability to relay unwelcome information to employees and supervisors in a way that will minimize conict and resentment; s Strong budget development and management skills; s Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and initiatives; s Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and respectfully with all citizens, staff and the general public; s Strict conďŹ dentiality, be honest and trustworthy; s Demonstrate good work ethics, be reliable and self-motivated; s Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and be sensitive and understanding of First Nation Culture and Traditions; s Willingness to continue to learn through personal and professional development opportunities that will beneďŹ t TH and improve service delivery; s Demonstrated ability to provide direction and delegate effectively; s Analytical skills including a grasp of technological issues. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: s Mandatory conďŹ dentiality is a condition of employment for all TH personnel. Failure to meet this requirement could result in dismissal; s Mandatory attendance at General Assemblies when required; s Willingness to travel when required; s Valid Class 5 driver’s license; s Criminal Records Check with ďŹ nger print check mandatory. A detailed job description is available upon request. “Open to the Publicâ€? For more information, contact Human Resources Phone: (867) 993-7100 ext 112 or 126 Fax: (867) 993-6553 Email: hrjobs@trondek.ca Mail: Tr’ondĂŤk HwĂŤch’in Government, P.O. Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0 Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondĂŤk HwĂŤch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.â€?
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TO GIVE away: 3 orange trees & 1 grapefruit tree. 668-2007
5Ęź HEALTHY ficus (rubber) plant, $35. 311B Hanson St, eves
Seeking a
Kluane First Nation JOB OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SALARY RANGE: Starting at $81,517. OVERVIEW: Kluane First Nation is one of the Yukon self-governing First Nations. We are searching for a Director of Finance who will be located in Burwash Landing or Whitehorse to manage our Finance Department. Burwash Landing is 285 km. North of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway situated on the shores of Kluane Lake. Under the direction of Council and working with the Management Committee, the Finance Director will play a critical role in developing and implementing the ďŹ nancial strategy of Kluane First Nation. They provide direction and management to the ďŹ nance team. We require a dynamic individual who is committed and disciplined in the professional designation of Finance.
REQUIREMENTS: The Director must be an accredited accountant: CPA, CGA or CMA in good standing with a Provincial or Territorial association.
QUALIFICATIONS: s!CCREDITED ACCOUNTANT s TO YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A DIRECTOR IN A &INANCE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY s 3TRATEGIC PLANNING EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE OF CONTRACTING NEGOTIATING s !BILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH 3IMPLY !CCOUNTING AND %XCEL 3AGE s %XPERIENCE IN BUDGETING INTERNAL CONTROLS AND ASSET CHANGE MANAGEMENT s +NOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT OF &EDERAL AND 4ERRITORIAL lNANCIAL REGULATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS s +NOWLEDGE OF $OCUSHARE AND THE !$0 PAYROLL SYSTEM This is a management position and does not accrue overtime. To compensate, THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL DAYS OF ANNUAL LEAVE 3TAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE We offer beneďŹ ts for health and dental coverage and a 5% matching private pension plan. 4HIS AREA IS IN A NORTHERN PRESCRIBED ZONE FOR TAX PURPOSES QualiďŹ ed candidates may submit their resume in conďŹ dence to careers@kfn.ca The position will remain open until ďŹ lled.
ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Please check www.volunteeryukon.ca to find more volunteer opportunities. Adäka Cultural Festival 2015 is seeking volunteers Task description: As one of the largest festivals of the north, Adäka hosts thousands of artists, performers and visitors each year. Running from June 26th - July 2nd, Adäka seeks to celebrate contemporary and traditional Indigenous arts and culture. With our 5th anniversary approaching, we are hoping for an outstanding year and we are looking for an incredible group of volunteers to help make it happen! Responsibilities: Aside from Set-up and Take Down, we have 6 main volunteer teams: • Main Stage • Gallery • Front of House • Outdoor Venue • Hospitality • Logistics All responsibilities are further outlined in our Volunteer Registration Form. Skills needed: A variety of skill sets are needed, and welcome at the festival. All we ask, is that you be at least 14 years of age, and willing to contribute a minimum of 4hrs of work. Staff position that will supervise the volunteer: Kelly Panchyshyn - Production Assistant Time commitment: We will need volunteers from June 26th - July 3rd, and have shifts available from 9:00am - to 11:00pm each day. Potential volunteers can sign-up for shifts on our Volunteer Registration Form. We also strongly recommend they attend our volunteer orientation June 24th, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at the Kwanlin Dßn Cultural Centre. Incentive for the volunteer: Volunteer will receive a limited addition t-shirt (not available for purchase), and for every hour worked they will receive a $1.00 credit towards the festival gallery or gift shop. Please fill out our volunteer registration form: http://adakafestival.ca/ festival For more information: admin@adakafestival.ca, (867) 667.7698 ext. 204
You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.
Community Services
TRIPOD-OPTEX, $20, new is $60, extends to 53" great for wildlife, northern-lites, sports, portraits, adapted handle. 204-880-7245 text/calls
F/T or P/T Customer Service Representitive
MENĘźS VASQUE hiking boots, sz 10 or 10.5, button Levis, 36X30, craft supplies, ribbons, lace. Glass/metal door and used oak moulding. 667-7144
You are a mature person who is looking for a long term position with an established company that has a competitive wage and benefits package. You also enjoy giving a high level of customer service to people looking for fine gifts and jewellery.
STORAGE BENCH on casters, $30; vintage chairs, $30 ea; stools. 311B Hanson St, eves
Please apply in person with resume to
Murdoch’s, 207 Main Street
125' X 1" ABS water pipe, $60 obo. 334-7545 TWO 25-LITRE glass carbodies for making wine, $15 ea; 7 cases of clear & green, clean & lableless wine bodies for making wine, 75 cents ea or $6 per case. 334-7545 SOFTUB HOT tub, older model, 6-person, functioning, $500. 334-7545
YUKON FIRST NATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (YFNCC)
Project & Membership Coordinator JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Project and Membership Coordinator is the primary administrative support and first-line engagement for the public and Chamber members. The position requires the incumbent to be self-motivated and able to work in a demanding fast-paced environment with a wide range of people. This position is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support services, as well as assistance on various events and projects as directed. STATUS: 1 year part-time contract SALARY: Compensation based on experience The following qualifications will be given priority consideration: • Knowledge of the Yukon, Yukon First Nation development corporations and aboriginal businesses; • Experience working with boards, non-profits and membership organizations; • Experience in event coordination; Applicants able to demonstrate an equivalent combination of education & experience may be considered. Preference may be given to qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. CLOSING DATE: 4:00PM MAY 25TH, 2015 Covers Letters and Resumes are to be submitted by e-mail no later than 4pm on Monday, May 25th, 2015 E-mail: info@yfncc.ca
JOIN US FOR A TRULY NORTHERN EXPERIENCE The Village of Teslin is the gateway to the Southern Lakes and is strategically located where the Nisutlin River ows into Teslin Lake. It is a scenic community rich with cultural history. Teslin is a unique rural community that serves a population of 450 people of which roughly 2/3 are of Inland Tlingit First Nations ancestry. The area boasts great hunting and ďŹ shing and the community has fantastic infrastructure which includes a recreation complex that has an exercise facility, arena and curling rink with artiďŹ cial ice, public dock and marina, and playgrounds; and an exciting future.
SMALL RECTANGULAR air tight stove with smoke pipe lightly used, $35; 3 steel camp beds, $35 ea; 2 spring frames, $10 ea. 334-7545 2 WALL tents, 14'X16' with 5' walls, Pioneer 12 oz, $850; 8'x10' with 3' walls, Pioneer 12 oz, $350. 334-7545 CHICKEN PLUCKER, $200 obo; gas powered snow blower, $250; above-ground pool, 12ĘźWX36ĘźLX5ĘźH. 667-6770 PEUGEOT 10-SPD road bike, exc cond, ykstuff@yahoo.ca STEEL CULVERT, Stelco, new, 200mm X 4m, Marsh Lake area, $250. ykstuff@yahoo.ca DIAMOND METAL Corp refrigerated ss restaurant display case w/storage base, 48WX40DX72H, mirrored back, 4-shelf bottom section, 2 shelves & 2 doors. 456-4010 SNOW BLOWER, Husqvarna 24" 291cc, exc cond, $750. 335-1290 2 SOLAR panels 240 W + transfer & cable kit , new, never used, $1,200. 250-401-7947 BREADMAKER, 633-5470
NEVER used, $50.
ONE DIRECTION concert tickets (2) for July 17th show in Vancouver, great seats, 5th row in section 239, $500 for 2 tickets. 633-2091 WANTED: FINE bone china set, 8-12 place settings in good condition. 393-3777 PROPANE FURNACE, good for mobile home, $100. 633-4375 SUNBLASTER 4ʟ fluorescent grow lights w/reflector, $30 ea; selection of clay & plastic planter pots. 332-1300 8 BAGS of red bark for landscaping, each bag is 3 cu ft, $30 for all 8. 633-3666 before 9pm 1942 81MM mortar shell, chromed exterior, disarmed, $50. 334-9120 PROPANE STOCKPOT cooker, good condition, $30. 633-4375 YUKON WILDLIFE Conservation stamps, rare and unique collection of 13 stamps, from 1996-2008, beautiful artwork depicting Yukon birds and wildlife, $150. 633-3154 1965-66 TOPPS Hockey Cards, complete set, great shape, $1,500. Ross @ 633-3154 WOODS 84-42� down sleeping bag, exc cond, $80; Honeywell oil-filled heater, exc cond, $40. 334-8318
Electrical Appliances
Mayor and Council of the Village of Teslin invite applications for:
RECREATION PROGRAMMER The Recreation Programmer reports to the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer and is responsible for the planning, delivery and administration of recreation programming for the community of Teslin for all age groups, tots to seniors. A key responsibility of the position is to determine the recreation, creative and sporting activities needs of the community. Developing a budget and tracking and monitoring costs are part of the job. The successful candidate will be expected to work irregular hours in order to coordinate activity on weekends, general holidays and in the evenings. He or she will be highly organized, energetic and motivated in the area of recreation. Be a positive role model through a fun approach to active living. The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in recreation planning and delivery or in a related ďŹ eld and a minimum of one year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience instructing various programs such as ďŹ tness, cultural, sports, and preschool will be an asset. Knowledge of the local and northern cultural and political environment is important to establish context for many activities. This is a full time permanent position, however to assist us with our summer programming we would consider a shorter term.
A complete job description is available by calling 867-390-2530 or email shelley.hassard@teslin.ca Please submit your application by email to the above address or fax 867 390-2104 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015.
DANBY COMPACT fridge, still under warranty, paid $165, asking $75. 334-4299 MATCHING REFRIGERATOR & electric range, frost free, 15 cu ft, working fine, $100 for both. 633-2837 EXPRESSO MACHINE, professional grade Italian-made Rancillio Miss Silvia, c/w accessories, new, never used, $800 new, asking $350. 633-4239 NEWER ELECTRIC white side-by-side fridge/freezer, stove, 18� dishwasher, hood fan. All in good working condition. Energy efficient. 335-3385 or 633-2135 FREE, HOT Point super capacity electric dryer, good condition, white. 456-2885 BOX FREEZER, $50. 333-9604
TVs & Stereos FLAT SCREEN TV, 42�, 336-2866, lv msg 27� SAMSUNG flat screen TV, $150. 633-4707
Computers & Accessories FREE, HEWLETT Packard scanner model ScanJet 3400C w/software, works fine, I upgraded. 633-3154 COMPLETE WII gaming system w/games & extra controllers, $75 obo; Ian @ 334-8725 eves IPHONE 4S, perfect shape, free of contract, Bell or Virgin Mobility, $160. 334-6087
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 DELL DESKTOP computer with monitor, Windows HP, $80; Dell laptop, works, $60; Apple desktop, works, $80. 633-5470 OKIDATA 390 Plus Microline 24 pin printer, tractor feed paper, up to 4-ply invoices, $20. 668-6079 COMPUTER HUTCH, $50. 633-3053 WII MACHINE, board, games & controllers, barely used, $100. 633-4707
Musical Instruments PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com SELMER 335-9377
CLARINET w/case, $200.
WANTED: ANY broken down power tools, gas or electric, chain saws, lawn mowers, outboard motors, drills, saws, etc you may have. 333-9084
WANTED: COLLECTOR wants badges & patches from law enforcement, fire department, conservation officers, etc throughout the Yukon. Please call 204-582-5255
WANTED: FIBERGLASS canoe, used, 17'. 250-401-7947
WANTED: LIFT gate for gold-coloured 2007 Grand Caravan and an installer. 668-6481
WANTED: CLEAN fill for my yard without debris, Gentian Lane in Golden Horn, to be delivered. Call for details. 668-7295
WANTED: FOR art project, vintage refrigerator door, 60ʼs or 70ʼs, & vintage bed sheet with flower print. 821-3492
WANTED: PORTABLE garage for my motorhome, must accommodate 24' L x 8.5' W x10'3" H vehicle with access room, must be in fairly good shape. Deb @ 633-4326
CLEAN FILL WANTED in Wolf Creek. Call or text 334-4066.
Director Yukon Native Language Centre
Cars
YUKON FIRST NATIONS PREFERENTIAL HIRING POLICY IS APPLICABLE AND MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON APPLICATION.
WANTED: WOODEN stools & chairs, variety of sizes, solid light wood, well kept, reasonable. 668-6871 WANTED: WOODEN picnic table. 633-2117
2011 NISSAN Sentra 2.0, grey, 52000km, clean, excellent condition, c/w set of winter tires on rims, $8,900. 668-7001
CORT M200 electric guitar, rockin guitar, blue in colour, $135; vintage Univox electric guitar, good shape, $150. 333-9084
CAMPFIRE FIREWOOD Processed & ready for pick-up Carcross Corner area Buy what you need 393-4397 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
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
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Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL SMITH & Wesson 629 .44 mag, stainless steel, 6” barrel, c/w holster, $600 firm. 333-0564 HUSQVARNA COMMERCIAL M96 bolt action rifle, 8 mm calibre, Norma peep sight, walnut stock, good to vg cond, includes partial box of ammo & reloading dies, $495. 633-2443 CSA VZ58 non-rest rifle, new, 7.62X39, w/orig muzzlebreak telestock, $950, PAL reqʼd. Den @ 334-1422 16 GAUGE Dominion Arms Backpacker shotgun, new in box, 30” barrel, hardwood stock, $150. 633-2443 BROWNING A-BOLT Gold Medallion 338 win mag, night train scope, excellent gun, $900. 333-0564 MARLIN 917V in 17 hmr. with extra clips, heavy barrel model, excellent shooter, $260. 335-7314
Wanted WANTED: VOLUNTEER to teach beginner English to an adult. 393-2275
Until illed Whitehorse 37.5 hours per week full time Level 10
Additional Information: Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information and job description, please contact Renie Bruton at 867-393-9206 or email at renie.bruton@cyfn.net.
DONʼS FIREWOOD Junction beetle kill spruce Cut to your desired length Kwanlin Dun & Social Services accepted Firewood available for summer delivery Phone 393-4397
HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.
Closing Date: Location: Hours: Salary:
This position reports to the CYFN Executive Director and is responsible for the day to day administration and management of the Yukon Native Language Centre. The position ensures the most ef icient and effective delivery of training and services required are carried out to ensure member Yukon irst Nations are positioned to implement language programs and services. The position is responsible for the management of staff and leads the department’s strategic planning process. The position will supervise the YNLC staff by providing management, leadership, mentorship/development and staff accountability ensuring CYFN is an effective results driven organization. The position provides advice, guidance and support to the Grand Chief, Executive Director and CYFN on a wide variety of issues affecting the department as requested. The incumbent is a member of the CYFN Senior Management Team. This position performs other duties as requested by the CYFN Executive Director.
Firewood
EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise. ORDER NOW 456-7432
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Please submit applications and/or resumes to: Name: Renie Bruton Address: Council of Yukon First Nations, 2166 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 4P1 Phone: (867)393-9206 Fax: (867)668-6577 E-mail: renie.bruton@cyfn.net
SEEKING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Town of Watson Lake, a vibrant, multi-cultural community of 1,500 situated at the Gateway to the Yukon on the world famous Alaska Highway, is seeking to appoint a chief administrative officer pursuant to the Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw, who is service-oriented and possesses management and communication skills with a strong sense of community. Reporting directly to the council with professional advice and support in the development and implementation of public policies and strategies, the chief administrative officer is responsible for general management and delivery of effective and efficient public services. In making an appointment, the council shall be guided by position description and may select the person whose qualifications and training accord most closely therewith and may give preference to those individuals whose training and or experience is in the fields of public and, or municipal, administration, although candidates demonstrating equivalent education and, or, experience will be given consideration. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity possessing excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, having knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures and practices supplemented by a strong background in municipal or related administration, augmented by a positive track record working within the public sector and experience working with stakeholders supported by relevant postsecondary education or a combination of training and experience in strategic planning, team-building, unionized labour relations, planning and implementation in a municipal setting. Candidates having successful management experience in the municipal, federal, provincial, territorial and first nations public sectors organization, preferably as chief administrative officer, acting chief administrative officer, town clerk or senior manager, are encouraged to apply. The candidate should enjoy the challenge of utilizing all available resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the community and Council. Experience living in a small rural community and familiarity with the socioeconomic challenges facing communities in northern Canada. Strong and competent support staff, along with competitive remuneration and benefits, commensurate with education and experience, are available to the successful candidate. The council looks forward to receiving your expression of interest and current résumé by 4:00 p.m. May 22, 2015. The position description, Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw, Job description and benefit package will be forwarded upon request. We appreciate the interest of all those responding; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information please do not hesitate to call us. Mayor & Council Town of Watson Lake PO Box 590 Watson Lake, Yukon Y0A 1C0 Tel. (867)536-8002 Fax. (867-536-7522 Email: twl@northwestel.net
Be part of one of Canada’s most dynamic environmental and socio-economic assessment processes and work with an energe c, progressive organiza on. We are commi ed to the well-being of our employees and encourage their personal and professional development. We are an impar al, effec ve and efficient organiza on that provides assistance to all involved in the assessment process.
POLICY OFFICER (x 2) Head Office, Whitehorse One-year term posiƟons
The Policy Officer is responsible for researching and developing YESAB guideline documents, policies, systems, standards, procedures and processes and ensuring effec ve First Na on, stakeholder and public input to the development of YESAB’s policies, processes and procedures. This posi on is responsible for designing and implemen ng programs and processes to ensure consistency of evalua ons and screenings. Policy and communica ons experience combined with a good understanding of impact assessment systems and frameworks are desirable assets for this posi on. The annual salary range for this posi on is $77,709 - $89,780 based on 75 hours biweekly. If you feel you have the qualifica ons and desire to meet the challenges of this posi on please forward a cover le er and resume outlining how your experience and qualifica ons relate directly to the posi on. A job descrip on is available at the YESAB Head Office, Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street, Whitehorse or on our website at www.yesab.ca. Please submit applica ons to: Finance and Administra on 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 Resumes must be received by May 31, 2015.
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1997 CHRYSLER Cirrus LX(I), auto, good running condition, 2 studded winter tires on rims, 4 summer tires on rims, clean leather interior, new alternator, 205,000km, $1,900 obo. 660-4646
2010 MUSTANG GT convertible, V8, 5-spd, gold w/black top, heated leather seats, new tires, sequential turn signals, ambient internal lighting, 57,000kms. 336-0505
SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4X4, 4-dr, 339,000kms, runs good, well maintained, some new parts, cheap on gas, located on Fish Lake Rd 10 kms from Whitehorse, $1,800 obo. 250-401-7947
2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt, air, tilt, manual, rear spoiler, CD, DVD player, runs & drives great, 2-dr, sporty, 140,000km, $4,950. 332-6022
2011 NISSAN Versa 1.8 L SL, 4-dr, 6-spd standard, nav system, very clean, great mileage, 119,000km, $7,500 obo. 334-1935
2007 DODGE Caliber sxt hatchback, new tires on alloy rims, interior immaculate condition, power windows, sunroof, black, $12,800 obo. 334-7256
2011 T O Y O T A Matrix hatchback, 68,000kms, command start, summer & winter tires, $13,500 obo. Gary or Falina, 633-3370
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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.
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2012 F150 4X4 Platinum Ecoboost Supercrew, Oxford white tonneau cover, new tires, brown heated leather, undercoat, navigation back-up camera, sunroof, power floorboards, extended warranty, 80,000kms, $40,000. (250) 651-2222
2003 F-250 XLT, 7.3 Diesel, 4x4, SuperCab, auto, 8Ęź box, towing package, perfect Yukon pickup truck, great cond, 292,000kms, $7,500. 668-7295
2006 FORD F250 crew cab 4X4, new tires, 5.4L, 3,000lb winch, new front brakes, $11,000 obo. 633-2567 eves 2012 FORD F150 4X4 Eco Boost, sunroof, heated & A/C seats, box liner, factory GPS, light bar, towing pkg, extended warranty, 33,000kms, exc cond, $42,000. 334-6759 2009 TERYX 750 EFI side by side, good condition, c/w new battery, belt & clutch kit, 4,000lb winch, $7,000. 334-2627 2007 DODGE Laramie diesel, 94,000km, ext cab, leather interior, sunroof, clearance lights, extra set of winter tires & much more, $27,900 obo. Ken @ 336-1701 2007 JEEP Grand Cherokee, diesel, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, sunroof, command start. 11.9L/100km, 127,000km, dealer maintained, $17,000. 334-1195
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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 2002 GMC Envoy SUV, burgundy, auto, 174,150 km, remote start, seat warmers, c/w 2 sets of tires, good & reliable. 334-9469 2000 FORD Explorer XLT 4X4, new engine & tires, leather seats, p/seats & windows, keyless entry, exc cond, $4,500 obo. 633-2567 1999 CHEVROLET Silverado, x-cab 4x4, V8 auto, low kms, c/w winch, headache rack & rails, storage bins, $5,950. 336-2029 1999 F-250 4x4 king cab, 7.3L, power stroke diesel, manual 6-spd, short gravel dump box & light duty crane, good condition, $7,500 obo. 334-7373 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 1/2 ton, needs minor work, good tires/rims, nice stereo, $1,100 obo. 333-9084 1992 FORD Explorer 4x4, V6, 5-spd standard, new clutch kit, runs and drives, still needs some work, red exterior/interior, $700 obo. 780-843-6483 1984 CHEV 1-ton duals, 3,000 lb winch mounted on boom at rear, offers. 667-7152 1967 C10 Chev pick-up, V8 auto, needs a little work to complete, 2-wheel drive, $5,000. 335-6543
Employment Opportunities Yukon Hospital Corporation has the following openings:
MANAGER, FACILITY & SECURITY SERVICES, Facility Management Competition #2015-119, Regular Full Time 75 hours bi-weekly
REGISTERED NURSE, Dawson City Hospital,
Competition #2015-019, Term Full Time Position 75 hours bi-weekly, As Soon as Possible to February 23, 2016
REGISTERED NURSE, Dawson City Hospital, Competition #2015-020, Regular Full Time Position 75 hours bi-weekly
Competition #2015-104, Regular Full Time Position 75 hours bi-weekly
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, Watson Lake Community Hospital, Competition #2015-011, Regular Full Time Position 75 hours bi-weekly
TECHNICAL ANALYST, Information Systems – Whitehorse General Hospital, Competition #2015-024, Term Full Time 75 hours bi-weekly
PROGRAMMER ANALYST, Information Systems – Whitehorse General Hospital,
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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
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2002 ANNIVERSARY Camaro, only 5,500kms, pristine condition, $20,000. 335-4769
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2003 VW Jetta TDI, fully loaded, $11,000 obo. 633-4723
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2005 PONTIAC Sunfire, air, tilt, cruise, P/W, P/L, auto, good tires & windshield, excellent on fuel, only 150,000kms, $2,950. 332-6022
1996 FORD Escort 4-dr hatchback, runs well but needs brake job to pass safety inspection, $900 obo. 633-4208
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2010 FORD Mustang GT convertible, mint condition, 17,000kms, heated storage in winter, extended warranty, $26,450. 334-6759
1999 FORD Taurus, 4-dr, full power, V6 auto, new tires, $1,790. 336-2029
2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Coupe, 2.0T, fully loaded, 6-spd standard w/cargo tray, winter front mats, new winter tires/rims, oil pan heater, 14,000 kms, $24,500 obo. 334-9039
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 1955 WILLYS pick-up on 4X4 Chev chassis, set up for small block Chev motor, $7,500. 335-6543
STERLING 14Ęź utility open boat model, c/w 20hp Evinrude outboard on EZ Load trailer, $2,875. 334-4687
MODEL #200 Dodge Mud Bogger, ready to go. 668-2332
7 ALUMINUM boats, 12Ęź - 18Ęź, could trade a boat for 8-wheel Argo or sxs in exc cond, mile 5.5 Carcross road, 1st right off CCC Road
Auto Parts & Accessories TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Tacoma or Tundra, 16X7, $200 for 4 wheels. 633-3053 BF GOODRICH tire, 6� hole, P265/70 R16, 75% good, $50; Bridgestone 31X10.50 R15 LT, 6-hole alluminum, 90% good, $75. 393-4796 lv msg 1987 F250 for parts, 200,000 kms, decent body, good rubber, 460 cu in V-8, good windshield, bed liner, truck steps, canopy. 633-4792 4 14" Bridgestone all season tires on 5 bolt rims, 195x65 in new condition, $450. 456-4750 1987 TOYOTA Camry for sale, good shape, for parts. 335-2724 4 NEW vehicle rims, 5 bolt pattern, from 2014 Jeep Patriot, $200. 335-1290 CHEV LONG-BOX pick-up canopy, $600. 667-7144 SPARE TIRE for 2001 VW, $100. 336-2108 TIRES, WINTER, studded, on 2001 VW rims, Wanli Winter Challenger 195/65R15, work great, lightly used, $350. 336-2108 TIRES, SUMMER, on 2001 VW rims, Continental ContiProContact 205/65R15, lightly used, $300. 336-2108 GREY TOPPER for full-size truck, 8ʟ, exc cond, $500 obo. 633-6244 CANOPY FOR smaller pickup trucks, bottom of canopy measures 60''X88'', c/w stainless steel rack on top, please measure before viewing, $190 obo. 668-7295 SQUARE STEEL tube homemade P/U racks with back window & roof protection, 5'2" X 7'11" X31" high, $100. 633-3819.
2005 SUZUKI, BOULEVARD
Blue excellent condition, easy to maintain, shaft dive, electronic fuel injection, 800 CC, low mileage 18,000 KM well maintained.
$4,200.00 335-4486 RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment. Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 1995 YAMAHA 1100 Virago, new tires & ignition switch, very low miles, c/w helmet & cover, reduced to $3,300. 335-0894 WANTED: 400-500 cc ATV in good working condition under $4,000, prefer Honda or older Suzuki, would also purchase a trailer. 334-8096 or alaenawarner@gmail.com
1992 YAMAHA Venture Royale, exc cond, 1,300 cc 4-cyl, great long distance touring motorcycle, 56,000 kms, $4,200. 334-3775 2008 YAMAHA FZ1 sport touring motorbike, grey, gold rims, hard saddlebags, full fairings, larger windshield, low kms, moving, must sell, $6,000 obo. 2008 HARLEY Davidson Softail Custom, one of a kind, too many extras to list, like new, 6,000 kms, $20,000 obo. 668-5882 2009 KAWASAKI KLX 250-S, green, 1,600kms, great shape, street legal, off and on road tires, large bike rack, $4,750 obo. 335-0396 2012 SUZUKI V-Strom DL 1000 w/Hepco Becker luggage bags, back rest, engine guards, exc cond, 24,000km, $8,900. Mike @ 335-1290
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK A.S. tires x 4, P215/75 R15, on rims, 5-bolt, lots of tread, $200. 335-0629
2008 BAJA 250 Wilderness ATV, like new, low miles, new battery. 633-4656 2009 HONDA ST 1300, 125hp, red, 10,000 mi, extra power for street, built for touring, $9,200. 667-7223 2004 ARCTIC Cat Model 400, exc cond, have 2014 receipts for work, also machine for parts, located in Haines Junction, $4,200. 250-566-1346 REMOTE CONTROL for winch for ATV, new in box w/wiring instructions, best offer. 250-566-1346
Pets
2006 SUZUKI DRZ 400 dual sport bike, 11,000km, skid plate,engine case guards, rad guards, bark busters, aftermarket rear fender/taillight assembly, overall good condition, $4,000 obo. 334-7664
2 ADULT dogs to give away to good home, 1 male, 3-yrs old, white colour, 1 4-yr-old male Siberian Husky. Call/text 332-8945
2010 WR 450 Rekluse clutch, handle bar riser & hand guards, 1,580 km, $4,200. 332-7174
CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Puppy obedience classes starting July 9 Reactive dogs, July 8 For full schedule visit caninesandcompany.ca Full service training school, certified trainers 333-0505
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 2005 SUZUKI Boulevard, blue, exc cond, easy to maintain, shaft drive, electronic fuel Injection, 800 cc, low mileage, $4,200. 335-4486
18Ęź BOAT & trailer, 120hp in-board engine, ready to use. 668-2332
1984 ZETA 24' Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, barbecue, galley, head, canvas enclosure, fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint, many extras, $17,950 obo. 332-1374 BRAND NEW salmon & halibut rods/reels, Garmin 4208 GPS Chart Plotter, Data Card with Alaska Maps, hand held GPS, VHF marine radio, Scotty Electric downriggers and more. 332-1374
Heavy Equipment 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 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
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have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL
LOST/FOUND LOST
t STERNWHEELER ,PERSIAN FELINE, orange and white male large Persian feline. Has microchip and has been neutered. Missing from Sternwheeler, off of Lewes Blvd. If found please call Lisa @456-7548 t TAGISH, MISSING BEAGLE X. Medium sized beagle, black hair on back, white hair on chest and tan legs. He has very large eyeballs. Wearing a red collar with tags. If you see this little guy, his name is Kujo, please call Satana @334-7925! t NORTH ALASKA HWY, Border Collie, medium sized, black and white female. Not wearing a collar, and responds to Della. If found please call Dwayne @334-4269
633-6019
t HILLCREST, Seal Point Siamese Kitten. 6 month old kitten, female. If found please call Ally @689-2490 t MARY LAKE, 7 year old black and white Husky male. Has been missing since May 8th, wearing a blue collar and responds to Finnegan. Please contact the shelter if found or seen! 633-6019 t MALE BORDER COLLIE CROSS. Name is Axel, if you see a stray Border Collie, please call the shelter 633-6019! FOUND t None at this time.
RUNNING AT LARGE...If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Daphne
Hannah
BRUSH MOWER, flail head, 2014, exc shape, $12,000 obo. 867-536-4595 THOMAS 1700 Skidster, Wisconsin VG4D gas engine, operates well, $4,000. 333-0564 2 INTERNATIONAL TD9 dozers, one runs, the other has good carriage & a winch, lots of work needed, $2,500. 333-0564
CEDAR & canvas 17ʟ6� Fletcher canoe, Bill Mason heavy duty special model, vg cond, $2,900. 633-2443
40HP ELECTRIC self-contained hydraulic power unit, $2,500 obo. 335-1486
350 JET boat engine, vg cond, complete drop in, 800 hrs, $4,500 obo. 867-536-4595
9000 LITER enviro tank, used with diesel fuel, top or bottom draw, on skids, I have pics, $5,000 obo. 334-3881, has message CLEAN FILL WANTED in Wolf Creek. Call or text 334-4066.
Aircraft
THULE FOOTPACK, converts factory roof rack on SUV or crossover to Thule system, set of 4, $100. 633-4239
1948 SUPER Stinson 230 hp 0-470R 900 SMOH, Prop 30 SMOH, factory metal cover, bubble windows, VG's, floats, wheels, Garmin 196 GPS, great float plane, $57,000 obo. 867-994-2262
KAYAK LOCKING cable system, Lasso from MEC, secures kayaks to roof rack, $40 ea or 2 sets for $70. 633-4239
Campers & Trailers
BAYLINER 17Ęź Capri model, c/w 90hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard, sleeps 3-4 people, seats 6, on galvanized trailer, good family lake boat, $8,500. 334-4687
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14Ęź KC Thermoglass with 60hp Johnson outboard, travel cover, fish finder with trailer & 2 spare tires, good cond, $2,700. 867-399-3443
Marine
MANUAL POWER-LIFT transom jack plates, CMC, model ML-65, aluminum alloy, 5 1/2" set backs, 5" vertical adjustment, rated for up to V6 outboards, max 300hp, $160. 456-7295
Pet of the Week!
PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467
864 TRACK Bobcat, low hrs on rebuilt engine, lots of new parts, needs some TLC, comes with toothed bucket & new forks, $11,000 or $10,000 without forks. 867-335-0894
3 PADDED folding boat seats, new, $60 for all three. 333-9084
Motorcycles & Snowmobiles
1978 SHORT shaft hors-bord, 18hp Evinrude, rebuilt engine, 50 hrs +, $800 obo. 689-6194
2006 F250TXR Yamaha outboard 250 horse, approximately 800 hours, for sale or trade, $7,600, looking for jon boat. 633-3659
1998 CLASSIC Virago 1100, exc cond, 35,000km, exc maintenance. 667-7223
TRUCK CANOPY, Forest Green, 6Ęź, fits F150 or equivalent, sliding windows, $275. 335-0629
1985 SHORT shaft, 20hp Evinrude, $800 obo. 867-689-6194
BEAUTIFUL BIKE, great shape, road worthy, mirrors, lights, electric speedo/tach, LED lighting, 2 sets of plastics + tanks/seat, $4,000 or trade for newer 50-60hp o/b motor w/controls. 250-254-1945
4-CYL DIESEL Nissan Turbo, c/w 5-spd trans, good rubber & radiator, etc. 668-2332
4 TOYOTA 14 rim & tires, $80 obo. 393-4344
THULE FOOTPACK, will convert factory roof rack to Thule system, works on most SUV factory racks, $100. 633-4239
24Ęź SEA Ray cabin boat, model SV260, twin Mercruiser 470s, 340 hp, works well, lots invested, $5,000. 333-0564
MENĘźS LEATHER motorcycle jacket, sz 44, black & yellow, Joe Rocket, perfect cond, $200. 334-9120
GOOD RUNNING Dodge 318 + 4-spd transmission, $450 obo. 335-1486
THULE KAYAK carriers, 2 sets of Glide and Set 884 kayak carriers, roof top, new $279 each, asking 2 sets for $300. 633-4239
SUZUKI 1500 cc Boulevard, 4,500 km, as new, $8,000. 633-3638
4 GOOD Year 225/65R17 all-season tires in brand new condition, $200 obo. 332-0289
THULE ROOF rack parts, set of 4 feet to fit most factory installed roof racks, $75; set of 4 towers & gutters for rack mounted on truck canopy, $75. 633-2348
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LOWE 16Ęź 1648 Jon boat, flat bottom model, c/w 55hp Johnson commercial jet outboard, on heavy duty trailer, $6,850. 334-4687
or call us to view (867) 456-2729
SEA ARK 16Ęź Jon boat river/Jet boat model, c/w 50hp Mercury Jet outboard, on trailer, $6,750. 334-4687
2010 JAY Feather Sport travel trailer, 23Ęź, c/w equalizer bars & hitch, immaculate condition, $18,500. 334-9028
And more.... Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member! If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.
Pets will be posted on the Pet Report for two weeks. Please let us know after that time if you need them re-posted.
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2008 ARCTIC Fox 25P all season travel trailer, sleeps 6, heated tanks, electric slide, queen bedroom, awning, solar panel, great cond, many extras, $23,900 obo. 633-5804
2006, 21ʼ Pioneer travel trailer, Insulated underbody, roomy, slide out, double sink, 3-burner stove, fridge/freezer, stereo/CD, wired for TV, smoke free. Text/call 335-0004 for more info
1992 SECURITY 8ʼ9” camper, exc cond, sleeps 4, queen bed, dinette, 3-way fridge/freezer, 3-burner stove/oven, dual-sink, toilet, shower, professionally inspected, skylight, stored under cover, $7,250. 335-4393
PLEASUREWAY 2003 Excel MP motorhome, Dodge 3500 auto, 52000km, generator, awning, heater, A/C, showers, bathroom, queen bed, microwave, oven, fridge, hitch, perfect $37,000. 867-821-4299
HEADSTONE POTLATCH
Richard (Dick) Dickson December 21, 1921 – May 24, 2014
Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:00pm Champagne Dinner to follow All Welcome
DOWNTOWN: Canadian Tire Cashplan The Deli Edgewater Hotel Extra Foods Fourth Avenue Petro Gold Rush Inn Klondike Inn Mac’s Fireweed Books Ricky’s Restaurant Riverside Grocery Riverview Hotel
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
Shoppers on Main Shoppers Qwanlin Mall Superstore Superstore Gas Bar Tags Walmart Well-Read Books Westmark Whitehorse Yukon Inn Yukon News Yukon Tire
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Kopper King Hi-Country RV Park McCrae Petro Takhini Gas Yukon College Bookstore
FOR SALE
F350 CLASSIC MOTORHOME 97,000k, certified gas fittings & Yukon Safety. Clean. Complete with 1996 Geo Tracker pull-car 145,000k
$12,995
obo 867-536-7206 Watson Lake * will sell separately* 25ʼ 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 2013 18ʼ Wildwood light weight travel trailer, bunk style, $14,500. 334-8603 2005 ADVENTURE camper, vg cond, sleeps 4, 3 burner stove, furnace, fridge & toilet, lots of little extras added, $7,500. 633-5890 or 334-4298
A celebration of life for
QUAD/SKIDOO TRAILER, comes with ramp, previously used as quad trailer, great condition, $2,000. 334-5186
was held on May 10th, 2015 in Carmacks, Yukon.
30ʼ SALEM Toyhauler & 2001 Ford F350 Lariat Superduty, 7.3L diesel, manual, both in mint condition, fully loaded, $28,000 obo as a package, negotiable. 332-2805 to view.
Meta Bailie
I would like to thank Morgan Alexander for the donation of the Tantalus School to host the celebration. I would also like to thank Helena Belanger and the Village of Carmacks for helping with the posters. Thank you to the teachers at Tantalus School, as well as Alice for coordinating and cooking for the BBQ. A big thank you goes out to Meta’s nieces, Millie Gage, Joyce Gage, Meta Williams and Judy Gage for the set-up and prep; I couldn’t have done it without you. The family would like to thank the ChampagneAishihik First Nation for its support during this difficult time. Thank you to all of our friends, family and those who travelled a distance to share this day with us.
Bob Holditch
2007 TRAVELAIRE 28ʼ 1/2 ton towable travel trailer, new tires, all features incl full bath w/tub & shower, large awning, all features, equalizer hitch, $16,000 obo. 633-5419 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, 23T6 model, large bath, queen size bed, large awning, great condition, $9,800 firm. 633-2580 TAITʼS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon UTILITY TRAILER, excellent for 4-wheeler, with ramp gate, 8ʼX5ʼ, exc cond. Call Marcel @ 334-2905 2012 18ʼ travel trailer. For more info call Marcel @ 867-334-2905 2008 SPORTSMEN 24' travel trailer, dual axle, full kitchen/bathroom, queen bed c/w curtains, lots of cupboards, stereo, satellite antenna for TV, sleeps 4, AC/furnace & awning, $12,000 obo. 667-2040, Email: gisaac@klondiker.com
Jim (Parky) PARKINSON
UTILITY TRAILER, good repair, new wiring, 4ʼXʼ8 bed, $800. 633-4018 1992 30ʼ Winnebago Chieftain, interior in beautiful cond, new batteries, 454 Chevy engine, 95,000 miles, $14,500 obo. 335-0177 1988 FORD E-350 diesel motorhome, automatic, sleeps 4, A-1 condition. 668-2332
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We are sad to announce the death of our friend Jim Parkinson, “Parky” to his those who knew him. Jim passed away at his place on Lake Laberge on Wednesday May 13th. Parky leaves behind the many friends and acquaintances he made during the 43 years he lived in the north. As well, he leaves behind his wife Evelyn Regalo (Pictured) from the Philippines, his brother Larry, from Ottawa and numerous relatives and friends in the Hamilton area. A SMALL SERVICE WILL BE HELD At Heritage North Funeral Home, Whitehorse 4:00 PM on Friday May 22nd, 2015 A Celebation of Life Will Follow This Summer
2002 10.6 Big Foot camper, 2 new interstate batteries, stove, oven, fridge, freezer, showers, microwave, large slide-out kitchen & table, used twice, not by choice, health problems, $18,000 obo. 633-5132 1991 28ʼ Gulfstream Ultra motorhome, E350 Ford chassis, 460 power, vg tires, tilt steering, cruise control, 4-kw Onan genset, 3-way fridge/freezer, 4-burner stove/oven, 96,779kms, A/C, air conditioner, $9,000 obo. 334-3717 1995 SPORTSMAN 5th wheel travel trailer, 26.5ʼ, all amenities, microwave, am/fm cd player, new spare tire, battery, all clean & working, just serviced, includes 5th wheel hitch, $8,000. 633-4656 1999 KUSTOM Koach 30ʼ travel trailer, excellent condition all around, all amenities & all working, no leaks ever, $11,900 obo. 333-9990
HOSPICE WALKING Group. Mondays June 1-29 6:30-8pm. Walk the Millennium trail with others on their grieving journey. To register call: 667-7429 or administrator@hospiceyukon.net
FASSY PARENT/CAREGIVER Support Group Meeting Thursday May 28, 6:30pm-9pm at FASSY Office, 4141 4th Avenue, Whitehorse. Come and share your experiences, wisdom and knowledge. Info 867-821-3431.
FRIDAY SALSA Dancing at the Wheelhouse 9pm-12:30am, Friday May 29, The Wheelhouse Restaurant, 2237 2nd Avenue. salsayukon@gmail.com for info
Services
KNIGHTS OF Columbus annual yard sale, Saturday May 23, 4th Ave & Steele, 8am-noon
ESCAPE 17’ B 2010 TRAVEL TRAILER FOR SALE 18,800 OBO. For information, contact
kleincarcross@hotmail.com
Coming Events ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get awayâ€? 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 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 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 TODDLER STORY time, Wednesdays, May 6-June 10, 10:30am, Whitehorse Public Library, children ages 2-4 and caregivers), free drop in, 667-5239 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 YUKON LEARN Society AGM June 17, 2015. For more info call 668-6280 ext 0 MUSIC YUKON AGM May 21 at the General Store of the Gold Rush Inn. Call Kim at 335-1428 for more information 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 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 TAGISH NATION Dancers AGM on Sunday, May 31, 3pm, Lot 1015, Evans Road, Carcross. Info at 821-4040 or 689-9760 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 QUEER YUKON: upcoming events for the LGBTQ community and allies. www.queeryukon.com 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 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 THE WHITEHORSE Curling Club is hosting its AGM in the club lounge starting at 7pm on Wednesday, May 20th. The Board of Directors encourages all members to attend
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BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, Chainsaw Work, and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755
YUKON ORIENTEERING Association event May 20 on Yukon College map. Start at main parking lot 6:00pm. For Information call Colin 668-7572. New members welcome RPAY IS hosting Trail Trekkers. Learn to nordic walk program for people 55+ to start becoming physically active & discover Whitehorse's trails, Tuesdays May 19-July 7. Register at Sport Yukon RPAY IS hosting Mountain Adventures, learn to nordic walk program for people 55+ who want be more physically active & discover Whitehorse's trails. Thursdays May 21-July 9. Register at Sport Yukon
LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates. Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9 668-3632 BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta. Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc. Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050
YUKON BIRD Club trip, Thursday May 21, Whitehorse, Judas Creek migration spectacle with Jim Hawkings, meet at SS Klondike at 5:30pm, 3.5 hrs
ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •GST free for the month of May •Residential & Commercial •All jobs, large or small •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʟs Discount 332-7879
YUKON BIRD Club trip May 24, McIntyre Creek Birdsong Workshop with Pam Sinclair, meet at the Porter Creek Super A 7:30am, 3 hrs. YUKON BIRD Club trip Friday May 22, trip May 23 Under 30s youth bird walk to McIntyre Creek, meet at Porter Creek Super A at 6:30pm, 2 hrs YUKON BIRDATHON! May 29-30, 5 p.m. to 5 p.m., please contact Jim Hawkings 668-2639 email:yukonbirdclub@gmail.com GARAGE SALE fundraiser for Legion. 14 Willow Cr, Porter Creek. Saturday, May 23, 8:30am-2pm. Chairs, kitchen appliances, hh items. 633-2135
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 SUBARU GURU Fix•Buy•Sell Used Subarus 30 year Journeyman Mechanic Towing available Mario 333-4585
5 À 7 All In Music once a month, French-speaking musicians perform at Baked Cafe. May 21st: Claire Ness, rock and folk. zik-o-baked.afy.yk.ca THE WRESTLING Association of Yukon will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday May 26th, 4pm at Holy Family in the Library. 667-3500
MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Cabinets, Windows, Framing, Board, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com
YUKON BIRD Club trip, May 20, Watson Lake, celebrate nature at Wye Lake with Susan Drury, meet at First Wye Lake Park cabin 6:30pm FALUN GONG, an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation. Introduction Mondays at Wood Street School from 6pm, no charge. Call 633-6157 for more information
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
NO MEANS No, a workshop about consent and the law, Thursday May 21 at noon, Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome. Call VFWC 667-2693 for more info. KICKSLED POETRY readings with Arleen Pare, Joanna Lilley & Joe Zucchiatti, Thursday May 21, 7pm, Whitehorse Public Library, free. Info call 667-5239 LDAY AGM is Wednesday, May 27, 7pm at the Whitehorse United Church, lower level. Join us for refreshments, awards and guest speaker, Olympian Jeane Lassen WRITERSĘź ROUNDTABLE with the WritersĘź Union of Canada, Monday, May 25, 7pm, Whitehorse Public Library, free. Info call 667-5239 CLASS OF Sass 4th annual FADS fashion show, June 3rd at 7:00pm in the Porter Creek Secondary gymnasium. Admission: $10 for adult, youth $5. Yukon student designs WATER & Flame, Authors Carellin Brooks & Jamella Hagen in conversation, Tuesday May 26, 7pm, Whitehorse Public Library, free. Info call 667-5239 GOLDEN AGE Society seniors BBQ Monday June 1st, 11am-1pm FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015, 6:30-9:30pm, fundraiser for the Ted Harrison Artist Retreat at Crag Lake. MacBride Museum of Yukon History. thars.ca GOLDEN AGE Society potluck supper 55+, Monday May 25th, doors open at 5pm. Bring a dish to share
CELEBRATE! 1 column x 3 inches ...............Wed - $ s &RI $35.10 2 columns x 2 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $46.80 2 columns x 3 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $70.20 2 columns x 4 inches .............Wed - $ s &RI $93.60
AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142
Has your life been affected by someone’s drinking???
WEDNESDAY
12:00 Noon Anglican Church on 4th & Elliott, Back Door Entrance
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Lutheran Church Basement Beginners Mtg (4th & Strickland) 8:00 PM Lutheran Church Basment Regular Mtg (4th & Strickland)
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Mondays 7:30 p.m. 4071 4th Avenue PBZVLPO!HNBJM DPN t XXX PB PSH
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse
MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui 4141B - 4th Avenue. 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St. WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.. 8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No 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 20, 2015
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Anonymous MEETINGS: Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. <BYTE> Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Ave. <Many Rivers>
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Yukon Communities & Atlin, B.C.
Beaver Creek, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Carcross, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Carmacks, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Dawson City, YT Friday
1:30PM Unity Group Rm 2160 @ Hospital
Saturday
7:00PM North Star Group Comm. Support Ctr. 1233-2nd Ave.
Destruction Bay, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Faro, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Haines Junction, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Mayo, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Old Crow, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Pelly Crossing, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Ross River, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
Telegraph Creek, BC Tuesday
8:00PM Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre
Teslin, YT Wednesday 7:00PM Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday 1:30PM Health Centre
Watson Lake, YT Friday
1:30PM Health Centre
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ITĘźS SPRING! Yards are ready for clean-up, and gardens for rototilling. Have your lawns mowed weekly. Put your hose on a timer and your feet up. Call Reds @ 668-2866 PAINTING Williamson Yukon Services offers int/exterior, redo decks, fences, sheds etc. Reputable, reliable, reasonable. 18 years in Yukon Ph. 333-0403 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 EMERGENCY REPAIRS Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, yard & garden maintenance, lamp reno & repair, painting, window washing, gutter cleaning, small furniture repair, all other household maintenance or repairs. Phone 393-2275 TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865
When: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2015 Where: Tagish Community Hall and When: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Where: Main Boardroom, Carcross/Tagish JRYHUQPHQW RIÂżFHV For more information please contact Tomoko Hagio at the EMR Land Planning Branch at 667-3179, or call toll free at 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3179, or tomoko.hagio@gov.yk.ca, or Doris Dreyer at Government of Carcross/Tagish First Nation at 393-2331 ext. 104 or doris.dreyer@ctfn.ca
JACK OF ALL TRADES Concrete work: •Concrete repairs, pressure wash and reseal of exposed driveways •Light duty welding •Loads to the dump •Yard clean-up and more Phone 333-9084
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
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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
Post an ad in 126 newspapers. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395/week for a 25-word text ad or $995/week for a formatted display ad! Book by province or whole country. Save over 85% compared to booking individually.
communityclaVViÂżedV.ca or 1.866.669.9222 Lost & Found FOUND: ON the road behind Boston Pizza on May 5, a silver ring with inset stones. Call 393-7464 to describe and claim LOST: TRAILER ramp at the poker run in Haines Junction Saturday afternoon between Pine Lake & the Forestry. Call Liz at 668-6733 & leave a message. FOUND: IPHONE belonging to Catherine. Identify to claim. 334-6087
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.
MISSING: PORTABLE folding solar panel, $75 reward, no questions. 633-2200
FROGGY SERVICES PEST CONTROL For all kinds of work around the house Windows & Wall Cleaning & Painting Clean Eavestroughs Carpentry Yard Work etc. References available 867-335-9272
LOST: SINGLE side of trailer ramp lost between Whitehorse & Atlin on Thursday, May 7. 334-9436 or 332-0836
PUBLIC TENDER SENIOR’S BUILDING LANDSCAPING, FARO, YUKON
The Tagish Planning Committee is inviting Tagish residents, property owners and Carcross/Tagish First Nation citizens to two public meetings to launch the Tagish local area planning process and to introduce everyone to the members of the Planning Committee. Light lunch will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 4, 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.
FOUND: PAIR of prescription glasses in Qwanlin Mall parking lot on Tuesday. 322-2505 FOUND: BICYCLE, downtown, provide serial number to claim. 667-4586
Business Opportunities 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
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Sports Equipment TREADMILL, BENCH press, barbells, weights, package deal, $200. 335-9377 KONA MEN'S bike, good shape, $100; Pelican kayak w/collapsible paddle, spray skirt & PFD, $400. Ian @ 334-8725 eves 30�X80� COLEMAN air bed, c/w pump, $20. 821-3369 CANNONDALE R600CAAD5, aluminum frame, carbon fibre fork, Shimano 105 components, well maintained, $700 obo. 633-6244 FAT BIKE, Salsa Mukluk, aluminum frame, size small, well maintained, great year-round bike, $950. 633-6244
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FOUNDATION REPAIR YUKON HOUSING UNIT #120100 - 311 6TH AVE, MAYO, YUKON
SHINGLE ROOF VARIOUS UNITS CARMACKS YUKON
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 28, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.
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.
Site Visit May 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM at 101 Rose Cresent
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.
Contact Robert Kostelnik 867-6675795 to confirm attendence.
Mandatory Site Visit - May 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
Site Visit: May 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
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.
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.
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
View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Joint Tender with Carmacks Housing Authority
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 INVERT RAC, as new, good to relieve headaches, located in Haines Junction, $250. 250-566-1346
Livestock HORSE RIDING equipment, 2 saddles, 1 Western, 1 English, includes tack, $500 ea. 633-2031 MF PLOUGH, 4 furrow, 14" boards, 3-pt hitch mount, good shape, $1,000 obo; single row seedling transplanter, 3-pt hitch mount, $500 obo. 332-0343 HORSE & PONY FOR SALE. Appendix QH gelding, 15.3hh, 20yrs. Welsh/Arab pony gelding, 12.2hh, 12yrs. Both ridable and sound. Please call for more info about these two horses. 867-334-4066. YUKON HAY FOR SALE Good quality Brome. 10 cents per pound. Large round bales. Phone 633-3388 HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Excellent quality hay •Timothy/grass mix, 60 lb $14.50 •Timothy/Brome hay, 60 lb $14.50 •Straw bales (baled in spring) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 or yukonfarm@gmail.com 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 HAY FOR SALE 830 lb Brome round bales, $80 each OR 10 or more bales, $65 each Phone 867-668-2407 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
Baby & Child Items
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
2 FOREST green recliners, good shape, $100 firm, one large, approx 44" across arms, other typical La-Z-Boy size. 633-3666 before 9pm
CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903
Good Night! Wind up your day with everything you need.
Personals
867-667-6283
LITTLE TYKES train tracks, roads, people, vehicles & bridges, great for outside, $60. 335-0659
DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office
TODDLER BED, will deliver, $75. 393-2926
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 MOVING OUT sale, leather couch, dinette set, single bed, office desk, hutch & chair, lamps, bookcases, roll top desk, TV stand. 335-9377 PATIO SET includes 60” round table, stand, umbrella, 4 chairs with thick padded yellow cushions, $40. 668-6079 LADIES SIZE rocker-recliner, great condition, $125. 667-7152 FUTON BED complete with metal frame, folds down to double bed, paid $270 in November, 2014, asking $150 obo. 334-6197 2 LA-Z-BOY recliner chairs, exc cond, regular leather care, blueberry-colour, wall-away, great for small apt/cabin, $700 ea. Call/lve msg 334-1013 before 8pm QUEEN-SIZED MATTRESS, 8 yrs old, good condition, $95. 633-5470 WOOD RECTANGULAR table with extra glass topper & 6 chairs, $60. 667-2232 PALLISER 633-3053
BRAND dresser, 3-pc set.
CREAM-COLOURED MICROFIBRE couch, great shape, clean & comfortable, $200. 633-4707
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FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office
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CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have concerns in your neighborhood & community? Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuable time to the C.O.P.S. program. With your eyes & ears we can help stomp out crime. Info: RCMP 867-667-5555 DO YOU have a DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. FOR DETAILS check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or CALL us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2015/16-1490 CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT FOR MARWELL TAR PIT REMEDIATION PROJECT
EVALUATION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP AND TRADESPERSON QUALIFICATION PROGRAM Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 9, 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 Shannon Trott at (867) 667-3483. 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 EXTERIOR UPGRADE 1061ST AVENUE Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 3, 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 20, 2015 2:00 PM 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 Education PRODUCE & STOCKPILE AGGREGATES AND BLEND SAND-SALT MATERIAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS: ALASKA HWY #1, KLONDIKE HWY #2, ATLIN ROAD #7, TAGISH ROAD #8 AND AISHIHIK ROAD #301, YUKON 2015-2016
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 10, 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
Project Description: Construction Oversight and Performance Management of Construction and Related Works for the Remediation of Marwell Tar Pit. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to: • Gain a sense of which firms are available and qualified to undertake the work; • Determine Respondent’s capacity to oversee and achieve project objectives. • To pre-qualify a maximum of 5 bidders for a planned subsequent competitive (RFP) process. 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. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 4, 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 Rick Seaman at (867) 667-8271. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 11, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Wayne Beauchemin at (867) 667-8039. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. 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 June 10, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Muhammad Idrees at (867) 335-0575. 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. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project. Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html
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