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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has consistently denied the need for an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.

Last year during a visit to Whitehorse he insisted that police investigations are the appropriate venue to deal with such cases.

“We should not view this as sociological phenomenon, we should view it as crime. It is crime against innocent people, and it needs to be addressed as such,” he said at the time.

Harper’s action plan to address violence against aboriginal women, announced in September 2014, compiled a list of existing programs under old and renewed funding, but did not commit to new initiatives or increased resources.

Leef said he’s proud of what the Canadian government has accomplished so far.

“I think that the action that the prime minister has shown and the leadership he’s shown on that file is commendable, and it’s something I’ve been very proud to support, and it’s a team I’ve been very proud to be a part of because we are taking action.”

Leef said he let his Conservative colleagues and the prime minister know of his intentions to vote for the NDP motion, but did not attempt to sway them to his

side. That’s between a MP and his or constituents, he said.

“They don’t owe me an explanation on this.”

“I respect the fact that we have different opinions on this. I respect their choices and their belief in action versus more studies.”

Leef criticized the NDP for using the issue as a political tool while refusing to support the Conservative government’s concrete action.

“If the NDP are so genuine about this, why is it that the leader of the opposition has had north of 300 interventions in the House of Commons on Senator Duffy, and only 12 on missing and murdered aboriginal women?” he asked.

He also noted that if the motion were to pass today, there wouldn’t be enough time to properly deal with its contents before the parliamentary sitting comes to a close.

Why did the NDP take so long to bring the motion forward? Leef asked.

“Nobody in this country, especially aboriginal women and girls, should tolerate this serious issue being used in such a transparently partisan manner, and unfortunately for them it is.”

“It’s the last bridge on the Annie Lake road and it’s currently not completely washed out, but its not able to be traversed by vehicles,” Wannabe thieves at an old Carsaid detachment commander Geoff cross mine site appear to have been Peters. thwarted by a partially washed out A flood washed some of the bridge. supports away last summer, he said, Thieves broke into the old Mount and water levels were just too high to Skookum site at the end of Annie drive on it.

Lake Road twice during the month It’s about two to three kilomeof May. tres from the site of the theft to the The most recent break-andbridge, Peters said. enter and theft happened sometime “We believe that maybe they were between May 25 and 26 and was on their way back to get (the stolen discovered by a company official, ac- goods) when we arrived,” Peters said. cording to the Carcross RCMP. Officers searched the area, includBut police were able to recover ing with a police services dog, but the stolen goods, including power did not find anyone. tools and safety equipment. It was all The mine site’s gate was damaged left behind in a pick-up truck stolen quite badly, so it’s hard to tell if they off the mine site. hopped the fence or cut the lock to The truck was found – with two get in. flat tires – stuck at the beginning of A front-end loader was vandalthe bridge. ized and driven around the site.

A bicycle used by mine staff was also found by the bridge with power tools in the basket.

The first break-in at the site happened sometime between May 8 and 22. Someone broke into the fenced compound and stole two generators and a TV. Personnel monitoring the site discovered the break-in on May 22 and reported it to the RCMP. It’s too early in the investigation to know for sure if the two break-ins are related, Peters said.

Randy Cullen, a consultant for Tagish Lake Gold, which owns the site, said the company is co-operating fully with the police investigation.

They are looking into increasing security, he said.

Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area is being asked to contact police.

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ukon MP Ryan Leef was the lone Conservative to vote in favour of an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women in Parliament last week.

The motion, put forward by NDP MP Niki Ashton, called for a national action plan to address violence against women, and specially asked for the inquiry as one of the measures within the plan.

Leef said his vote was a matter of integrity, because of the commitment he made to Yukoners in 2013 to support the call for a federal inquiry. “I support it because Yukoners support it, and that’s my job, to make sure I represent Yukon’s voice.”

He said he personally supports the call for an inquiry, too, but only if the inquiry has clearly defined goals and proceeds in partnership with provinces, territories and First Nations.

“It’s not necessarily a fair question to say, ‘do you support it?’ and that’s it,” he said.

“I was pretty clear that in order for a national inquiry to have utility, it needs to be defined. To say you support it is one thing, but what does it look like is a completely different picture.”

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‘My happiness is my revenge’ Jacqueline Ronson

the targeted group,” according to the report’s introduction.

“Land is seized, and populabout a hundred Yukoners tions are forcibly transferred and gathered in the lobby of their movement is restricted. the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Languages are banned. Spiritual Centre on Tuesday morning to leaders are persecuted, spiritual witness live footage of the Truth practices are forbidden, and oband Reconciliation Commission’s jects of spiritual value are confisclosing events in Ottawa. cated and destroyed.

The Whitehorse event, which “And, most significantly to the had been planned to fill a small issue at hand, families are disruptspace behind the main desk, ed to prevent the transmission of spilled out to fill the whole recep- cultural values and identity from tion area as more and more people one generation to the next. arrived and more television sets “In its dealing with aborigiwere turned on. nal people, Canada did all these Some members of the audithings.” ence wept as video clips played of The idea of cultural genocide residential school survivors telling does not imply absence of violence their stories. and physical death.

The stories did not focus on Indeed, children in residential the well-documented horrors school were two to five times as that aboriginal children faced in likely to die compared with the residential schools, but on survival school-aged general population and hope. between the 1920s and early 1950s, “My happiness is my revenge,” the commission found. said one survivor, eliciting cheers There were 3,201 reported and applause from the Whitehorse deaths (named and unnamed) of audience. children while attending residen“Our spirit cannot be broken,” tial school. was the recurring message of tesThe commission documented timony heard by the commission, poor nutrition, poor health condisaid commissioner Chief Wilton tions and extensive physical and Littlechild, who is also a residential sexual abuse across the residential school survivor. school system.

The Truth and ReconciliaChildren were forced to leave tion Commission has released a their parents and punished for nearly-400 page summary of its speaking their language and pracfinal report, in addition to 200 tising their traditions. pages on the principles of recon“So many of the speakers that ciliation, 260 pages summarizing we saw on the screen were older, the testimony of survivors, and but this happened to children,” 94 recommendations for action targeted at governments, churches, said Rod Snow at the closing of schools, museums, businesses and the Whitehorse event. He helped organize the ceremony on behalf other organizations. of the Whitehorse United Church.

The commission calls residen“Think of our children, if tial schools a central element of a policy of cultural genocide against someone from another population had come … and taken them aboriginal people. away.”

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People gather around the sacred fire behind the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre after viewing the TRC report on Tuesday.

school survivor Chuck Hume spoke of his wide-open view of the world as a young child, and how the school system narrowed that vision.

“Now we have to work with our grandchildren and help them lift that burden and carry on their lives, not like we did,” he said.

Sylvester Jack, a member of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, said in an interview that he came to the event because it’s important for Canadians to recognize what happened to First Nation people here.

“It’s important to acknowledge things,” he said. “It’s important to recognize the things that you’ve done wrong in the past, if you ever expect to correct your ways for the future.”

But more importantly, the government must fix its attitudes and policies that continue to contribute to poor outcomes for aboriginal people, said Jack.

“If you really want true forgive-

ness, just don’t do that anymore.

Don’t go there anymore. And it’s still happening today. Our people in the welfare system, our people in jails – all because of some of the things that were formed, the attitudes and the ways of life that were formed in First Nation people as a result of the residential school system.

“We’ve got to realize that none of us are going anywhere, we’ve got to work together. The only way through our past is together.”

Many of the commission’s recommendations call on action from the provincial and territorial governments in areas including health, education, child welfare and the legal system.

Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski declined to make a specific commitment to implement the recommendations, but said that the government will go through the report and work with First Nations to address the call to action.

He also declined to use the term

“cultural genocide” to describe residential school policy.

“I’ve heard people describe it as such, but for me … my answer is that if that was in fact what was consciously what the goal was, you know, it didn’t work. And that’s what I’m excited about. Especially here in this territory, we live in a territory with rich and diverse cultural diversity with First Nations but also with other groups.”

He’s proud of his government’s work towards reconciliation to date, but there’s more work to be done, he said.

“It’s an ugly part of our past, but hiding it is not the right solution.”

Yukon MP Ryan Leef said he hopes to see the federal government quickly review the report and begin to address the recommendations.

“It’s the quick political easy thing to do to say, ‘yes, we’ll act on all these immediately,’ but from a point of responsible governance and a point of responsible response to this kind of thing, time and diligence is absolutely required. But at the same time, the clock is ticking.”

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau issued a statement yesterday announcing his party’s “unwavering support” of the report recommendations, and called on the government of Canada to implement them immediately.

The report and recommendations can be accessed at www.trc. ca.

Yukon residential school survivors can get information about accessing counselling and other support services by calling 1-800464-8106.

For immediate emotional support, a national crisis line for survivors can be reached at 1-866925-4419.

Contact Jacqueline Ronson at jronson@yukon-news.com

Sewage pipe may complicate plans to build new French school in Riverdale Ashley Joannou

around potential traffic in the area and one on all the underground infrastructure. f the new French school gets built There will also be a public meetin Riverdale it’ll have to share ing on the matter held sometime in land with a main sewer pipe and the new school year. potentially smelly sewer equipFriday’s meeting included Public ment.

Works Minster Scott Kent, EducaThe city won’t hand out a detion Minister Doug Graham and velopment permit until the Yukon Community Services Minister government answers questions Currie Dixon. about what’s going on both above Riverdale’s main sewer line runs and below the ground, says Mayor in front of the property, mostly Dan Curtis. parallel to Lewes Boulevard.

Curtis’s comments come after It’s 51 centimetres in diameter the city met with Yukon ministers and about 5 metres underground. behind closed doors on Friday to It services all of Riverdale, includtalk about building a new school on ing the hospital. the site of the current skateboard Right now, it doesn’t appear the park. school would be built directly on After very public squabbles, the top of the sewer line, according to two sides came away with a prom- Mike Gau, acting city manager. ise for two studies on the plan, one It is important that the school News Reporter

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not be built too close to the underground pipe. That’s so that there is enough space on either side in case crews ever need to do any repair work on the system, Gau said.

There should be a clearance of 10 metres on each side of the pipe, he said.

The property is also home to a sewer lift station.

The lift station pushes Riverdale sewage across the river into the city’s overall sewage system.

Tentative sketches have the station within 50 metres of the school, Gau said.

The station sometimes smells, according to both Curtis and Gau. “That’s another thing, is it even possible to move it? I don’t know,” Curtis said.

“But these are things the experts have to discuss within EMR and

within the engineering department of Whitehorse.”

Extra traffic created by the school is another concern. Plenty of residents already complain about how difficult it is to travel in and out over the neighbourhood’s one bridge.

That traffic study will look at planned expansions to Whitehorse General Hospital, the new F.H. Collins School and any development plans that are in the works for First Nations with land in Riverdale, Curtis said.

In an interview Tuesday, Kent said the Yukon government will be paying for all the studies but work with the city.

No timeline or budget has been set for the new school.

Once the studies are finished the government will have a better

idea of how much work needs to be done and what those costs might be, he said.

The reports need to be done before the public consultation in the fall, Kent said.

The Yukon government has committed to building a new skate park before the old one gets torn out.

The Yukon’s French school board chose the site as its preferred location for the school.

The board and the government have been in a complicated court battle over French education for years. The Supreme Court of Canada recently sent the multi-milliondollar case back to square one.

Both sides have said they hope not to have to go back to court.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

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Former Kluane chief tells court his eviction was spurred by political vendetta Pierre Chauvin News Reporter

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ilfred Sheldon and his brother Derek Johnson were back in court on May 29 in a case against the Kluane First Nation, which evicted the brothers from their homes in February.

The two brothers were sentenced in January for the forcible confinement of Collin Johnson in the summer of 2013. Collin Johnson later committed suicide.

Kluane First Nation council sent to the sentencing hearing a resolution it had passed, stating it wouldn’t be wise to allow the brothers back into the community.

On February 18, KFN changed the locks to Sheldon and Johnson’s homes.

The brothers are now arguing the eviction is part of a bigger political agenda, saying the community is split between two big families: their’s and the chief’s.

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They had applied through KFN to enter into a home ownership program. But the program was never completed and neither Sheldon nor Johnson own their respective homes, said Graham Lang, KFN’s council.

Once an application is filed, it has to be approved and a formal contract had to be signed, he said.

“You can’t be half pregnant.

Same, you can’t be half homeowner,” he said.

As of today, KFN pays the mortgages for the home as well as insurance and taxes.

“What’s clear is something happened that derailed intention to ownership,” Lang said.

Since they weren’t owners of the house, they had to be under a tenancy agreement, he said.

In 2014, KFN adopted a rental and housing policy, but the Yukon’s Landlord and Tenant Act still applies, Lang said.

The act allows a landlord to terminate a lease if the tenants have vacated the premises, as Sheldon

and Johnson did, Lang said.

If the court were to find they hadn’t vacated it, KFN still notified the brothers 30 days in advance that they were terminating the tenancy – a power available under the new housing policy.

“The First Nation disputes the fact it is the result of a political vendetta,” said Lang.

“The situation is unfortunate, but is the result of court action and actions of the brothers,” he said.

A court order currently prevents them from coming back to Burwash Landing.

Sheldon and Johnson are representing themselves in court, with the assistance of Ken Hodgins, who was the executive director of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation for two years.

Hodgins told the court that home ownership is not as black-and-white as Lang makes it sound.

He pointed to problems with the new rental policy adopted by KFN council.

The policy was not adopted

during the 2014 annual general assembly, and was instead sent back to council. In the end, council adopted it without consulting its members again, he said.

“The chief can evict somebody without cause – people are only starting to realize that clause,” said Hodgins.

“It invites political abuse,” he said. “This is extraordinary unconventional.”

Citing a newsletter sent out to the community, Hodgins also disputed that the First Nation faces a housing shortage – one of the rationales offered for evicting the brothers.

“It has been determined there are enough housing, none will be built in 2015,” he read.

It all comes back to 2008, according to Hodgins, when Sheldon defeated the incumbent chief.

He also denied the home had been vacated, since Sheldon’s family had been sleeping at his house on occasions. Johnson’s family couldn’t do the same due to a break-in that

put their safety at risk, he said.

The brothers’ mother, Agnes Johnson, told the court there was a “big line” between both families.

“It will take four generations to heal,” she said.

“My daughter Kathleen Johnson was evicted from her home too,” saying the tension was so high she was afraid to go pick up the mail.

More importantly, KFN is breaching Johnson and Sheldon’s aboriginal rights, Hodgins said.

“They can’t stay in the community they’ve lived in and (they can’t) exercise their traditions,” he said.

The Yukon Human Rights commission also prohibits discrimination on numerous grounds, including criminal records.

“The lead reason (of this) is because they’re bad boys, they’re criminals,” said Hodgins about KFN’s arguments.

Justice Peter Chisholm will render his decision June 26 at 2 p.m.

over the Yukon/N.W.T. border off the Nahanni Range Road, has been in production off and on since the 1960s.

The company cited lower tungsten prices and operational issues – including a disruption in power supply that shut down production for at least five day – as reasons for

the layoffs.

In a June 1 news release, the company said it expected to have the power issue resolved this week.

The plan is for two rotations of mine workers to each lose a threeweek shift, for a total of six weeks of layoffs.

The company expects it will

be able to use ore stockpiles to continue to operate the mill and deliver its products to customers through the layoff period.

“Tungsten prices have been volatile over the last two to three years and we fully expect them to increase from their current level over time, but in the meantime, we

will continue to reduce our operating expenses at Cantung,” said CEO Kurt Heikkila in the release.

“We appreciate the significant contributions of our employees and understand the impact that this difficult decision has on our employees.”

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Former jail guard accused of drug running claims his Charter rights were violated started breathing heavily after he was told about the search.

Crown attorney Ludovic Gouaillier former jail guard at the Whiteasked Curtis why they didn’t explicitly horse Correctional Centre who seek consent from Gaber before was charged with possessing searching his belongings. drugs for the purpose of trafficking “Things were happening so fast,” says his rights were violated, Yukon said Curtis, who admitted it was the Supreme Court heard this week. first time in his career he had to search Michael Gaber was charged on another officer suspected of bringing December 26 with possessing methylin contraband. phenidate, also known as Ritalin, and Tarnow also questioned the jail marijuana for the purpose of traffickguards about an investigation coning. ducted several years ago into allegaThe actual trial hasn’t started yet as tions that Damchuck was bringing the court is hearing about the admiscontraband in WCC. Wooding and sibility of some evidence.

Curtis were visibly uneasy when TarGaber’s lawyer, David Tarnow, filed now asked about it. a Charter application, arguing that Eventually Tarnow asked to see evidence for the case was gathered by the files pertaining to the investigabreaching his clients’ rights under the tion into Damchuck, and the Crown Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and agreed. should therefore be excluded from the Tarnow asked Damchuck about the trial. identity of the informant who let him The court heard from John Woodknow about the contraband and his Joel Krahn/Yukon News motive for giving information to jail ing, the deputy superintendent of operation at the jail, Jayme Curtis, the Yukon Supreme Court is hearing whether the evidence seized in the case of a Whitehorse officials. superintendent, and Blane Damchuck, Correctional Centre guard accused of smuggling drugs into the facility is admissable for trial.

Damchuck said the informa manager of correctional services. ant asked for canteen privileges in “Why didn’t you tell him he had fact Wooding was seen discussing with Gaber arrived at WCC on Decem- with cash in it, according to Wooding’s exchange for the informations – food a right to speak to a lawyer?” Tarnow Curtis the questions Tarnow had asked testimony. ber 26 at around 2:30 p.m., and was and products inmates can buy from Gaber admitted he was paid to asked Wooding. after the preliminary hearing. called to a boardroom with Curtis and the jail. He refused to tell the informbring in the packages when asked, said “We were conducting an investi“After 30 years in the system, you Wooding. ant’s name, as it would put his life in Wooding, and the RCMP was then gation, he was an employee on paid didn’t know it wasn’t appropriate?”

Curtis said he informed Gaber he danger, he said. time,” answered the jail guard.

Tarnow asked Wooding. had information about him potentially called.

As Tarnow was pressing Damchuck When police officers arrived, Gaber “Would Gaber have been allowed “I understand it now,” said Wood- for more details about the informtrying to smuggle contraband in the was read his rights and brought to the to leave (when in the boardroom)?” ing. jail. ant, the judge reminded Tarnow to be Tarnow pointed out the similar asked Tarnow.

Gaber denied twice, and then after police station. careful.

In his Charter application, Tarnow “We had the power to detain him,” wording both Wooding and Curtis told his belongings were going to “I’m getting closer,” Tarnow anargues the packages, pills, as well as said Wooding, adding that had Gaber used to answer why Gaber wasn’t told swered. be searched, he emptied his pocket, he was detained or had right to speak statements by RCMP officers and jail tried to leave the guards would have revealing pills wrapped in a condom, “I don’t think so,” Justice Veale said. officials should be dismissed. had to make a decision about whether to a lawyer. Both denied consultCurtis said.

The hearing about the evidence’s ing with each other to prepare the He spent much of Monday and to detain him or not.

Curtis then told Gaber his car admissibility continues today. Tarnow testimony.

Tuesday’s proceedings cross-exam“You sir, are the champion of would be searched. Curtis called in is expected to argue for the informCurtis testified that he asked Gaber ant’s identity to be released so he can ining the Crown’s witnesses. At issue bureaucratic speech!” shouted Tarnow.

Damchuck to be in the boardroom how long he had been smuggling con- be called to testify to the trial, somewas whether Gaber had been unlawWooding argued the signage in while Wooding searched the car. fully detained in the boardroom and the WCC parking lot clearly indicates traband in the jail, how much he was Wooding came back with two vacthing the Crown made it clear it was paid, and who his clients were. uum-sealed packages, one containing whether he should been read his rights vehicles may be subject to search, opposed to for safety reasons.

Curtis said Gaber was uneasy when when jail officials started questioning negating the need for a warrant. tobacco and one that looked like Contact Pierre Chauvin at he first arrived in the boardroom, then marijuana. There was also a Ziploc bag him.

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and waited for traffic to clear before he started to cross. The judge says the sun that day would have made it Yukon judge says the driver who difficult for Ramage to see the flashkilled a senior last year should ing lights. never have been behind the wheel.

“When Mr. Lagimodiere had Keith Ramage was given a reached the outside or easternmost three-month conditional sentence northbound lane, he was struck by in March. The written decision was Mr. Ramage’s vehicle.” only released last week.

He later died.

In Feb. 2014, Ramage was behind There is no evidence that Ramage the wheel when he struck and killed hit his breaks or did anything to try 69-year-old William Lagimodiere in and stop the crash, the judge said. downtown Whitehorse.

He was going about 10 km over He pleaded guilty to failing to the speed limit for the construction yield the right of way to a pedestrian zone but “had more than ample time in a crosswalk and driving without to see the deceased, react, and stop,” due care and attention.

Faulkner wrote.

According to Yukon territoRamage told the police that he rial court judge John Faulkner’s had been looking to the side, and decision, on Feb. 26, 2014, at apwhen he looked back at the road, the proximately 11:19 a.m., Ramage was pedestrian was right in front of him. driving north on Fourth Avenue in Ramage has a long medical clear, dry conditions. history that would have impacted Between Ray and Baxter streets his ability to drive, the judge said. there is a pedestrian crosswalk “Some of the issues, in fact, impact marked with worn white lines and on his hearing and vision and would crosswalk signs mounted on poles undoubtedly have consequences on either side of the road. Lights with respect to his operation of a flash when someone hits a button. vehicle.

“As well, the pain medications Lagimodiere pushed the button Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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that he is currently on may, as well, affect his ability to concentrate and react to situations when he’s driving.”

In the mid-1990s Ramage’s licence was disqualified but eventually reinstated.

“It also develops that around 2005, Mr. Ramage’s employer became concerned about Mr. Ramage’s ability to operate machinery and drive a motor vehicle as his job required. Apparently there had been a number of what were termed “near misses,” the judge said.

Tests were done and found that he was making “attention-related errors” in his driving.

He didn’t lose his licence but did lose his job in 2007 “due to these and perhaps other difficulties,” the judge said.

He has previous convictions for failing to yield, following too close, and unsafe backing.

In the month before Lagimodiere’s death Ramage was involved in two other crashes, at least one of which was clearly his fault, Faulkner wrote.

“In hindsight, it is clear that there

were issues and that Mr. Ramage should not have been driving a motor vehicle.”

Both the Crown and defence suggested a conditional sentence order of two to three months to be followed by 12 to 18 months of probation.

The judge went with the high end of both of those ranges.

Faulkner said the “sentence is certainly squarely within the range” of careless driving sentences in the Yukon.

“Since the defendant did not actually intend any harm, cases of careless driving are certainly not comparable to those where a death is caused by a murderer or even a reckless driver,” the judge said.

Still, it is important to take Lagimodiere’s death into consideration, he said.

For his three-month sentence, Ramage would have been under a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Then he would be on probation for 18 months. He cannot drive for that time.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Firefighters shine at fitness competition 45 pounds hand-over-hand to the top of the tower.

Then it’s back down the stairs, to ukon’s firefighters picked up a machine that simulates smashing a pocketful of medals at a through a roof with an axe. After regional fitness competition that they run about 150 feet, drag a last month. hose fully charged with water back The Whitehorse Fire Department the other way and hit a target with and the Yukon Fire Marshall’s Office a blast from the nozzle. Then they each sent a team to the FireFit event have to lift a 175-pound dummy – in Vancouver, B.C. two weekends Rescue Randy – under his armpits ago. and drag him back 150 feet to the The competition involves runfinish line. ning an obstacle course that simuGuys at the top of their game run lates challenges that firefighters face the course in under two minutes. on the job.

All of the “young guys” from both Deputy Fire Marshall James Yukon teams ran the course in less Paterson snagged a gold in the Fire Officer category, with an impressive than 2:30, said Pyper.

Pyper, who said he wasn’t happy time of one minute and 52 seconds, with his result, still managed to pick according to the online race results. up two bronze medals – one in the “It’s an amazing time,” said Boyd 50+ age category and one in the Fire Pyper, a volunteer firefighter from Officer category.

Tagish who was on the Fire MarHe stumbled at the end of his shall’s Office team. “That man is race, he said, trying to haul the restruly in shape. He’s an inspiration to cue dummy to the finish line. the whole team.”

“I got to Randy and suddenly I In full gear and with breathing didn’t have a lot of juice left. I picked apparatus on, competitors have to carry a 45-pound coil of hose up five Randy up and started hauling Randy flights of stairs, then haul up another and I dropped him, once. And I Jacqueline Ronson News Reporter

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had to pick him up, and it took me a while to get myself to the point where I could pick him up again.

“I was not even exactly sure where I was at that point. My legs shut down, my head was starting to shut down. Tunnel vision. You hear athletes talk about this sort of thing – I’d never experienced it before.”

The Whitehorse crew came fourth in the relay race, losing the bronze to the Chilliwack team by a hair.

They were competing against some of the fiercest firefighters in the country, said Pyper.

“The Kamloops guys, they’re truly monstrous. Their biceps are the size of my head.”

Nearly everyone either qualified for nationals or is in a wildcard draw to qualify, although many will not be able to make it, said Pyper.

Next year the teams are planning to fundraise for two regional events as well as the nationals, he said.

“All the guys agree with me – next year we train even harder. We now know what we’re doing.

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Being around other veteran competitors was great, said Pyper.

“It was an eye-opening experience, because although we train on our version of the course, doing that real course is different. Being there with the men and women from other fire departments, just seeing how they train and learning from them – we’ve picked up tons of pointers.”

A lot of the credit for the teams’ success goes to Paterson, Pyper said.

“The very fact that we were down there with nine people, this is all to James’s credit. Yes, credit goes to all the young men – and the old man – who went down and ran the races, but this is James’s dream to re-establish this team.

“He and everybody in the Yukon has every bit of right to be proud of what we did, but also of James, and his commitment to getting us down there.”

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t’s been a year since Allan Waugh was murdered in his own home.

Police have not arrested anyone for the crime, but his family is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

They marked the somber anniversary Friday by holding a march through the McIntyre subdivision where Waugh lived.

“On behalf of my family I make a statement, I make a plea, for anyone with information regarding the murder of my father Al Waugh on May 30, 2014 please come forward. Our family needs peace,” his daughter Dawn Waugh told the crowd.

The 69-year-old Waugh, a father of five, was found dead in his home that Friday.

Police immediately said foul play was suspected in his death.

That would make him the first murder in the Yukon since 2010.

“For those of you who didn’t know my dad, he was a great man who took care of his family and we miss him,” Dawn told the crowd of about 60 people, her voice breaking.

Unfortunately his death wasn’t the last murder the community would experience in 2014. Seventeen-year-old Brandy Vittrekwa was found dead in December on a walking trail. A

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A granddaughter of Allan Waugh holds a sign during a march in McIntyre last week.

15-year-old boy has since been charged with second degree murder in her death.

Jeannie Dendys, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation’s justice direc-

tor, said the march was about the community coming together.

“This is a really strong symbolic message that our community is coming together, we stand

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together and we will continue to support the family and work in any way that we can to hopefully find out the answers that they’re looking for.”

Having unsolved crimes is “devastating,” she said.

“They create a sense of unsafety. There’s just so many unanswered questions and it’s really hard for the community to move forward and have healing when we don’t know,” she said.

Days after Waugh’s death there was a suspected arson fire in the neighbourhood that is still unsolved. A hit-and-run investigation is also still open, she said.

Marches like this are a way to encourage people to break their silence, she said.

“That could very well be that there is a code of silence and this is a way of opening up that voice and helping the community to maybe gain some courage around coming forward and that they’re not alone.”

Waugh’s children wrote a tribute to their dad in the form of a poem read by Dawn. “...Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure/ loving you always, forgetting you never. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye./ You were gone before we knew it and only God can tell us why...”

Police are continuing to investigate any new information they get, Dendys said.

The Whitehorse RCMP can be reached at (867) 667-5555.

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OPINION Canada’s aboriginal policies amounted to cultural genocide Excerpt from the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

fraud and coercion, and Canada was, and remains, slow to implement their provisions and intent. or over a century, the On occasion, Canada forced central goals of Canada’s First Nations to relocate their aboriginal policy were to reserves from agriculturally eliminate aboriginal governvaluable or resource-rich land ments; ignore aboriginal rights; onto remote and economicterminate the treaties; and, ally marginal reserves. Without through a process of assimilalegal authority or foundation, tion, cause aboriginal peoples in the 1880s Canada instituted a to cease to exist as distinct legal, “pass system” that was intended social, cultural, religious, and to confine First Nations people racial entities in Canada. The to their reserves. Canada reestablishment and operation of placed existing forms of aborigresidential schools were a central inal government with relatively element of this policy, which can powerless band councils whose best be described as “cultural decisions it could override and genocide.”

Physical genocide is the mass whose leaders it could depose.

In the process, it disemkilling of the members of a powered aboriginal women, who targeted group, and biological had held significant influence genocide is the destruction of the and powerful roles in many First group’s reproductive capacity.

Cultural genocide is the destruc- Nations, including the Mohawks, the Carrier, and Tlingit. Canada tion of those structures and practices that allow the group to denied the right to participate fully in Canadian political, continue as a group. States that economic, and social life to those engage in cultural genocide set aboriginal people who refused out to destroy the political and to abandon their aboriginal social institutions of the taridentity. Canada outlawed abgeted group. Land is seized, and original spiritual practices, jailed populations are forcibly transaboriginal spiritual leaders, and ferred and their movement is restricted. Languages are banned. confiscated sacred objects. And, Spiritual leaders are persecuted, Canada separated children from spiritual practices are forbidden, their parents, sending them to and objects of spiritual value are residential schools. This was done not to educate them, but confiscated and destroyed. And, primarily to break their link to most significantly to the issue their culture and identity. at hand, families are disrupted In justifying the governto prevent the transmission of cultural values and identity from ment’s residential school policy, Canada’s first prime minister, one generation to the next.

Sir John A. Macdonald, told the In its dealing with aboriginal House of Commons in 1883: people, Canada did all these “When the school is on the things. reserve the child lives with its Canada asserted control over parents, who are savages; he aboriginal land. In some locations, Canada negotiated treaties is surrounded by savages, and though he may learn to read and with First Nations; in others, the land was simply occupied or write his habits, and training and seized. The negotiation of treat- mode of thought are Indian. He ies, while seemingly honourable is simply a savage who can read and legal, was often marked by and write. It has been strongly

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pressed on myself, as the head of the Department, that Indian children should be withdrawn as much as possible from the parental influence, and the only way to do that would be to put them in central training industrial schools where they will acquire the habits and modes of thought of white men.”

These measures were part of a coherent policy to eliminate aboriginal people as distinct peoples and to assimilate them into the Canadian mainstream against their will. Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs Duncan Campbell Scott outlined the goals of that policy in 1920, when he told a parliamentary committee that “our object is to continue until there is not a single Indian in Canada that has not been absorbed into the body politic.”

These goals were reiterated in 1969 in the federal government’s Statement on Indian Policy (more often referred to as the “White Paper”), which sought to end Indian status and terminate the treaties that the federal government had negotiated with First Nations. The Canadian government pursued this policy of cultural genocide because it wished to divest itself of its legal and financial obligations to abReporters

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original people and gain control over their land and resources. If every aboriginal person had been “absorbed into the body politic,” there would be no reserves, no treaties, and no aboriginal rights.

Residential schooling quickly became a central element in the federal government’s aboriginal policy.

When Canada was created as a country in 1867, Canadian churches were already operating a small number of boarding schools for aboriginal people. As settlement moved westward in the 1870s, Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries established missions and small boarding schools across the Prairies, in the North, and in British Columbia. Most of these schools received small, per-student grants from the federal government.

In 1883, the federal government moved to establish three, large,

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In the following years, the system grew dramatically. According to the Indian Affairs annual report for 1930, there were eighty residential schools in operation across the country.

The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement provided compensation to students who attended 139 residential schools and residences.

The federal government has estimated that at least 150,000 First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students passed through the system. Roman Catholic, Anglican, United, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches were the major denominations involved in the administration of the residential school system. The government’s partnership with the churches remained in place until

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In the real world, our laws exist for good reason street, riding on the sidewalk and plowed into my brother’s car causing significant damage

by Kyle his bumper. My now wife, Carruthers to who was in the passenger seat at the time, was lucky that my brother had been driving so slowly towards the street or her door could have been the point of impact.

The kid took off but the collision had damaged his n a perfect world we would sled and it broke down several have no need for laws blocks away.

We were able to or regulations, because track down his father who (to everyone would carry on with consideration for the safety and his credit) took responsibility for the situation. He paid the property of others.

But we don’t live in a perfect cost of repairing my brother’s world. We live in our world – a vehicle and even lent my brother his own vehicle while place where people do stupid his car was being repaired. things.

Our family was lucky that That’s worth keeping in day.

Thankfully the only dammind during the debate over age was to the vehicle (which whether Yukon’s offroad can easily be repaired) and not vehicles should require registo its occupants (who cannot). tration, insurance and licensThankfully the snowmobile – ing.

Several years ago, my brother which had no plates – broke was carefully nosing his car out down allowing the rider to be of a Whitehorse driveway with identified. And thankfully the boy had a father who owned up poor visibility. He stopped to ensure that no pedestrians were to his obligations.

Things could have much coming and then proceeded worse. towards the street.

I have practiced some As he was doing so a kid personal injury law during on his dad’s snowmobile went my career – representing both speeding down this residential

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plaintiffs and defendants and I have seen the tremendous financial and personal toll that accidents can cause. If you are lucky the only damage is to the vehicle.

But injured parties are often unable to work for extended periods of time and in some cases become permanently disabled. Compounding the problems created by lost incomes, they are often stuck with new expenses ranging from the cost of drugs to the need to pay housecleaners to take over the household tasks that the injured person can no longer do. And then there is the frustration and depression of coping with the pain and suffering which no amount of money can truly fix.

It is because of these experiences that I have very little sympathy for those opposed to proposed new regulations pertaining to the registration, insuring and driver licensing of offroad vehicles. (The question of whether offroad vehicles should stay on “trails only” and away from sensitive areas are beyond the scope of this column.)

Some offroad vehicles users have been defensive about the

proposal. They see them as an attack on their way of life, and an unwarranted infringement on their rights. They feel they are being “punished” because of a “few bad apples.” I disagree.

The requirement of licensing, registering and insuring offroad vehicles in the Yukon is long overdue. Snowmobiles have been subject to these requirements (which unfortunately have been widely ignored) for a long time and expanding them to cover other offroad vehicles just makes sense.

The Yukon has for too long been the Wild West when it comes to the use of offroad vehicles. I recall, as a child, friends whose parents allowed them too much freedom at far too young an age to rip around on machines that were too powerful for them and which they didn’t know how to use safely. Reckless behaviour inevitably ensued.

With the greatest of respect to those who do use offroad vehicles responsibly – and there are many – the problem is hardly limited to a “few bad apples,” either. I suspect most Yukoners can recount instances where they have witnessed

reckless behaviour – offroad vehicles being driven at excessive speeds down city streets and shared pathways.

It is certainly true, as some critics have noted, that these requirements will be difficult to enforce. What happened to my brother’s car happened at a time when we already had laws in place regarding snowmobiles.

But what laws aren’t difficult to enforce in our vast, sparsely populated territory? How often will you get a speeding ticket on the Canol Road? How many people get away with illegal hunting practices because conservation officers simply can’t be in all places at all times?

It still makes sense to have the laws in place so there can be accountability in those instances when people do get caught.

Otherwise there is nothing that can be done.

Unfortunately the use of offroad vehicles is not a purely private, personal activity, where we can all “live and let live,” so it makes sense to have laws that strike an appropriate balance to deal with the “bad apples” as they appear.

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

‘The survivors acted with courage and determination’ …continued from page 8 ment essentially declared aborig- ficial pronouncements, govern1969, and, although most of the inal people to be unfit parents. schools had closed by the 1980s, Aboriginal parents were labelled as being indifferent to the future the last federally supported of their children – a judgment residential schools remained in contradicted by the fact that operation until the late 1990s. parents often kept their children For children, life in these out of schools because they saw schools was lonely and alien. those schools, quite accurately, as Buildings were poorly located, dangerous and harsh institutions poorly built, and poorly mainthat sought to raise their chiltained. The staff was limited in dren in alien ways. Once in the numbers, often poorly trained, schools, brothers and sisters were and not adequately supervised.

Many schools were poorly heated kept apart, and the government and churches even arranged and poorly ventilated, and the marriages for students after they diet was meagre and of poor finished their education. quality. Discipline was harsh, The residential school system and daily life was highly regiwas based on an assumption mented. Aboriginal languages that European civilization and and cultures were denigrated and suppressed. The educational Christian religions were superior goals of the schools were limited to aboriginal culture, which was and confused, and usually reseen as being savage and brutal. flected a low regard for the intel- Government officials also were lectual capabilities of aboriginal insistent that children be dispeople. couraged – and often prohibited For the students, education – from speaking their own and technical training too often languages. The missionaries who gave way to the drudgery of do- ran the schools played promining the chores necessary to make ent roles in the church-led camthe schools self-sustaining. Child paigns to ban aboriginal spiritual neglect was institutionalized, and practices such as the Potlatch the lack of supervision created and the Sun Dance (more propsituations where students were erly called the “Thirst Dance”), prey to sexual and physical abus- and to end traditional aboriginal ers. In establishing residential marriage practices. schools, the Canadian governAlthough, in most of their of-

ment and church officials took the position that aboriginal people could be civilized, it is clear that many believed that aboriginal culture was inherently inferior. This hostility to aboriginal cultural and spiritual practice continued well into the twentieth century. In 1942, John House, the principal of the Anglican school in Gleichen, Alberta, became involved in a campaign to have two Blackfoot chiefs deposed, in part because of their support for traditional dance ceremonies.

In 1947, Roman Catholic official J. O. Plourde told a federal parliamentary committee that since Canada was a Christian nation that was committed to having “all its citizens belonging to one or other of the Christian churches,” he could see no reason why the residential schools “should foster aboriginal beliefs.”

United Church official George Dorey told the same committee that he questioned whether there was such a thing as “native religion.”

Into the 1950s and 1960s, the prime mission of residential schools was the cultural transformation of aboriginal children. In 1953, J. E. Andrews,

the principal of the Presbyterian school in Kenora, Ontario, wrote that “we must face realistically the fact that the only hope for the Canadian Indian is eventual assimilation into the white race.”

In 1957, the principal of the Gordon’s Reserve school in Saskatchewan, Albert Southard, wrote that he believed that the goal of residential schooling was to “change the philosophy of the Indian child. In other words since they must work and live with ‘whites’ then they must begin to think as ‘whites.’”

Southard said that the Gordon’s school could never have a student council, since “in so far as the Indian understands the department’s policy, he is against it.”

In a 1958 article on residential schools, senior Oblate Andre Renaud echoed the words of John A. Macdonald, arguing that when students at day schools went back to their “homes at the end of the school day and for the weekend, the pupils are reexposed to their native culture, however diluted, from which the school is trying to separate them.” A residential school, on the other hand, could “surround its pupils almost twenty-four hours a day with non-Indian

Canadian culture through radio, television, public address system, movies, books, newspapers, group activities, etc.”

Despite the coercive measures that the government adopted, it failed to achieve its policy goals.

Although aboriginal peoples and cultures have been badly damaged, they continue to exist.

Aboriginal people have refused to surrender their identity.

It was the former students, the survivors of Canada’s residential schools, who placed the residential school issue on the public agenda. Their efforts led to the negotiation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement that mandated the establishment of a residential school Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

The survivors acted with courage and determination. We should do no less. It is time to commit to a process of reconciliation. By establishing a new and respectful relationship, we restore what must be restored, repair what must be repaired, and return what must be returned.

To read the complete report, visit www.trc.ca.

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Duffy trial poised to stretch into August, as election campaign opens Duffy’s trial in the last three weeks of August.

Both Harb and Duffy have been OTTAWA charged with filing improper living ould the prime minister’s expenses connected with their desformer chief staff and several ignation of an Ottawa-area home senior Tory senators wind up testi- as a secondary residence. fying at Sen. Mike Duffy’s trial just Duffy has pleaded not guilty as the federal election campaign to 31 charges in total, including gets underway? others that relate to his travel and This scenario is becoming inSenate office expense claims. creasingly likely, as the pieces move After a three-week hiatus, the into place for extra trial dates to be trial resumed Monday with a set aside in August to hear Duffy’s minor victory for the Duffy team. case.

Justice Charles Vaillancourt ruled Whether or not the election that a Senate committee report writ is officially issued, the parties could be entered into evidence. will be in full campaign mode by The 2010 report of the internal that point – the Conservatives have economy committee was based already agreed to a leaders’ debate largely on three audits of the in August.

Senate’s administrative practices, Last week, a lawyer for former undertaken by the firm Ernst and senator Mac Harb agreed to postYoung. pone his trial scheduled to begin It found that there was a lack on Aug. 10, as Duffy’s trial requires of clear guidelines and criteria more time. establishing what constitutes of“Also we have some interest in ficial business, as well as what is some of the issues in the Duffy considered partisan activity, when trial, so we’ll see how some of those senators file expenses. issues unfold,� said Harb defence Those conclusions are imporlawyer Sean May. tant for Duffy’s defence, which is That means the Harb fraud largely focused on the argument and breach of trust trial will likely that he was operating within the unfold in the spring of 2016, with Senate’s confusing and lax rules. “Oversight is relevant in this more key witnesses appearing at Jennifer Ditchburn Canadian Press

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trial and counsel for the applicant advances the proposition that the lack of appropriate oversight is a key component to the defence of many of the charges before the court,� Vaillancourt wrote. “I recognize this as a valid position.�

The Crown argued that the report should be considered hearsay, since it was based on the work of an audit firm and not the committee. But Vaillancourt agreed with the defence that the audits were absorbed into the committee’s own work.

This ruling could have implications later on in the trial. The auditor general is set to submit to the Senate a report on the spending of all senators some time this week.

From that point, the report, its release to the public and the official response all moves out of the auditor’s hands. Bayne can be expected to argue that it, too, is a Senate document and should be entered into evidence at Duffy’s trial.

Vaillancourt is also hearing a separate evidence issue that involves another internal Senate audit. The upper chamber is trying to keep it from being released to the defence, arguing parliamentary privilege or immunity. That matter will be considered next week.

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Ont. child develops dangerous tetanus infection; mumps outbreak also reported Helen Branswell Canadian Press

TORONTO ews that an unvaccinated Ontario boy is in hospital with a dangerous tetanus infection is prompting calls from worried parents seeking information on how to get their children vaccinated.

And in another Ontario community, catch-up vaccination clinics were being held Monday in a couple of schools where six children have been diagnosed with the mumps.

The tetanus case was a six-year-old boy from Owen Sound, Ont., about a 2 1/2hour drive northwest of Toronto. The unidentified child had never been vaccinated against tetanus, a painful and life-threatening condition better known as lockjaw.

The boy had been transferred to London, Ont., for intensive care. But his condition has improved and he was moved to a pediatric care bed over the weekend, said Dr. Christine Kennedy, associate medical officer of health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

Kennedy said the unit has had numerous inquiries about vaccinations since word of the tetanus case hit the news over the weekend.

Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. C tetani spores are ubiquitous, found in soil, dust and manure; infection occurs when spores make their way into a cut or a wound.

The name lockjaw comes from the severe muscle contractions that are triggered by the toxin the bacteria produce. The spasms are so strong, in fact, that people can suffer broken bones. They can also interfere with breathing.

Tetanus infections are fatal in a significant portion of cases, with the rate varying among different age groups.

In young children, between 20 and 30 per cent of infections lead to death, said Dr. Shelley Deeks, Public Health Ontario’s medical director for immunization and vaccine preventable disease. “It is a very awful disease,�

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for tetanus, though people who contract the infection may be given an anti-toxin and are often treated with sedatives to control the spasms.

Once more common, tetanus is now rare because most people are vaccinated against it.

Children are supposed to get four doses of vaccine containing tetanus protection. The vaccine for children is generally combined with others that protect against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), hemophilus influenzae type B and polio.

Adults need tetanus booster shots every 10 years.

Everyone needs to be vaccinated against tetanus because the disease is not one where so-called herd immunity can develop, Kennedy noted.

When high levels of children are immunized against some diseases – mumps or chickenpox, for instance – you would not expect to see many cases; when few people are susceptible, diseases cannot easily spread.

But tetanus doesn’t transmit from person to person. It is contracted when a vulnerable person is exposed to C. tetani bacteria. That means that even if 95 per cent of children were vaccinated, the remaining five per cent would still be at risk.

Meanwhile, health authorities in Guelph, Ont., are investigating an outbreak of mumps among students of three local schools. So far six children – five teenagers and one elementary school student – are confirmed to have been infected.

All six had received the recommended two doses of mumps-containing vaccine, said Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit. Even with two doses of mumps vaccine, some people will contract the disease if exposed to the virus.

Health authorities in Guelph set up catch-up clinics in the affected schools on Monday, offering vaccinations to all children who were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated – meaning they had not had all doses of

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Mercer said roughly 97.5 per cent of the children in the affected schools had received two doses of mumps vaccine.

Mercer said it is not currently known how the outbreak started, though it is assumed the virus was imported from outside of Canada. The mumps virus is not endemic – meaning it does not constantly circulate – in this country.

However, the first known case in this cluster had not recently travelled outside of Canada. Mercer said it is possible the person who imported the virus did not come to the attention of the medical community. Not everyone who contracts mumps has the tell-tale puffed-out cheeks.

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Whitehorse gets curried away The Silver Bindi is serving up Indian food at Whitehorse’s Rotary Peace Park

Joel Krahn/Yukon News

Fueled by their love of Indian food, business partners Vanessa Younker, left, and Kyle Marchuk opened the Silver Bindi in mid-May.

dropped by the Silver Bindi, chickpea curry or garam masala beef were being served with sides of coconut tomato dal. The truck hat started as a trip recently raised its price for a plate to India ended with to $12 to help cover costs. a shiny stainless steel Marchuk was working on food truck in Whitehorse. opening a local cafe in February The Silver Bindi is the latest this year, but it “fell through,” he food truck to pop up at Rotary said.

Peace Park.

Meanwhile the plan to open Vanessa Younker and Kyle Marchuk are behind the venture, up an Indian food restaurant came one step closer to reality which is named after the shiny when he and a friend, Vanessa silver Indian jewelry.

“We ate so much Indian food, Younker, joined forces.

Younker is a certified Red Seal we talked about cooking classes, chef and used to work in an Inopening a restaurant,” said Mardian restaurant in Vancouver. chuk, remembering his trip to “It made things a bit more of India in 2012. a reality,” he said. Younger and “I got home and never folMarchuk are co-owners of the lowed through,” he said. food venture.

Until now.

Marchuk also got some unThe food truck offers a different menu every day, with a vege- expected help from nobody less tarian and a meat dish. They both than the famous Vancouver-based Indian chef Vikram Vij, owner of come with naan bread, basmati several restaurants in B.C. and a rice and dal. food truck based in Vancouver.

When the News recently Pierre Chauvin News Reporter

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Marchuk cold-called the chef after he got a hold of his personal cellphone number. After some initial awkwardness – Marchuk recalls Vij hanging up on him at first due to the unexpected nature of the call – the two of them started talking. Vij offered him cooking advice and even offered to help with some of the marketing once the business was established.

“He said ‘next time you’re down, come to the restaurant.

Come say hi we’ll give a tour of the restaurant’,” said Marchuk.

“Next thing I know, I’m in touch with all these people down there (in Vancouver) and it all started happening,” he said.

The food truck has been operating since mid-May, and both Marchuk and Younker seem pleased with the turnout so far.

“We’re testing Whitehorse’s appetite for Indian food, so we’re starting small with 11 (a.m.) to 2 (p.m.), we might extend our

hours to evenings or events,” said Marchuk.

For Younker, the food truck is a bit of a change from the usual kitchen settings she is used to working in.

A steam table, an induction oven, a stove, a griddle, a fridge and other appliances are crammed into less than 100 square feet, with Younker cooking and a staffer dealing with customers.

“It’s cozy, two of us in there – we manage to work in sync, each of us stick to our stations,” said Younker.

On top of her previous experience, she keeps learning about Indian cuisine thanks to the local community.

“I’ve had some cooking lessons with some excellent Indian cooks in Whitehorse,” she said.

As she is talking, a woman bikes by the food truck and notices Younker being interviewed.

“Best place in town, guys!” she

shouts on her way to the waterfront.

That friend is Mira, from whom Younker has been receiving cooking lessons.

Marchuk met up with Mira when he was visiting India.

“That’s when I was introduced to authentic Indian food, and that’s when I fell in love with (it),” he said.

Younker deals with the food and Marchuk with the day-today operations, while his wife is helping them behind the scenes.

Working closely with Younker hasn’t affected their friendship, he said.

“It’s week two and we’re still friends!” he said laughingly.

The Silver Bindi is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Rotary Peace Park, by the parking lot. To find out about the menu, go to facebook.com/thesilverbindi.

Contact Pierre Chauvin at pierre.chauvin@yukon-news.com

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fter more than a decade of devastating huge swaths of Arctic tundra, booming populations of snow geese may have finally stabilized.

But scientists say the teeming flocks, which have turned fertile grasslands into salty mud flats, are still at unheard-of levels and have forced wildlife managers to consider a whole new problem. “We’ve always wanted more (wildlife) and protected them and saved them and increased their numbers,� said Dave Duncan, manager of population conservation for the Canadian Wildlife Service. “Just in the last little while wildlife management is faced with this new conundrum of overabundant species. “How do we deal with it?�

In the last 20 years, new farming methods have resulted in better food supply along the big white birds’ migration routes and their population has responded.

In the 1970s and ‘80s, there were between two million and

three million snow geese in central North America. Now there are about 15 million.

Nesting colonies now are so large the birds are destroying their own habitat. “It’s incredible,� said the National Wildlife Research Centre’s Paul Smith, who studies the birds on Nunavut’s Southampton Island. “In the spring, when the ground is wet, they’ll dig up what’s called the rhizome of the grass, the starchy root. Once they’ve grazed the grass down to such a short level that it’s not useful to them any more, they dig up this starchy root. “They’ll convert an area that was once covered in grass to exposed mud. When this mud is left exposed, the evaporation rate goes up and you get this salt crust on the top. Then it’s very difficult for plants to recolonize those areas.�

In the Queen Maud Bird Sanctuary along the central Nunavut coast, ground exposed by the birds went from 200 square kilometres in 1988 to about 1,300 square kilometres by 2011.

Years of relaxed hunting rules up and down the migration route didn’t help much.

But something seems to have finally stalled growth, says Environment Canada scientist Ray Alisauskas. “It appears that the population may be stabilizing, but not because of reductions in survival of adults. It’s this density dependence that reduces the number of young per adult.�

There’s more good news.

Duncan said that at least some ravaged colony sites along the west coast of Hudson Bay appear to be recovering.

Still, 15 million snow geese are enough to significantly alter the Arctic ecosystem.

Some birds, such as sandpipers or longspurs, appear to suffer from huge flocks. Others, such as king eider ducks, seem to benefit. Polar bears, forced off the sea ice earlier and earlier, are learning to stuff themselves on goose eggs.

A cull? The logistics are challenging – what do you do with two million dead birds? – and the costs are high.

Scientists believe the best plan is to monitor the swollen flocks and to look around the rest of the Arctic to see where else they might colonize. “We don’t know enough about the magnitude and extent of the damage in the Arctic,â€? said Duncan. “Environment Canada’s position is to more fully understand the extent of the impact of snow geese on the broader ecosystem, not just at local levels ‌ before going that route of a cull,â€? Alisauskas said. “We want to understand the science a lot better than we do.â€?

The concept of weighing one species against another, of nurturing nature into sustainability, is a new one for wildlife managers. “One hundred years ago, wildlife management was all about saving and conserving populations,� Duncan said. “Only in the last decade or two have we got these superabundant species – deer in New York, too many ring-billed gulls in Toronto, or too many coyotes.�

Nobody knows where to draw the line between natural use and overuse, said Smith. “Geese are a natural part of the Arctic so you expect some of this to be happening. The question is, where’s an acceptable limit?�

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There is no Frankenwheat: professor says protein unchanged in 100 years Bob Weber

Chibbar said the mix of the What has changed is the yield individual proteins in the gluten that producers get from new vamay have changed slightly. rieties, as well as the time those o ahead – bite down on that “Maybe to make a better varieties take to grow, ripen and bagel. quality wheat bread, some of mature.

A University of Saskatchewan the sub-units have gone up or By 1995, improvements were professor says he’s debunked down,� he said. “But it will not resulting in increased yields of claims that modern varieties give you the kind of changes 23 kilograms per hectare each of wheat are causing gluten where (the effects) will become year. Modern varieties pour into intolerance because of how the bin a full week ahead of Red bad.� their protein content has been Fife.

He believes the overall balmanipulated.

Those are the attributes that ance of protein and starch in a “The science doesn’t support producers look for when choosgrain of wheat hasn’t changed what people have been saying,� ing a wheat variety to plant, said said Ravi Chibbar, whose paper since the days when crops were Chibbar, who has studied grain harvested by threshing crews. was published Thursday in the quality for 25 years. He mainEven the starch component of journal Cereal Chemistry. tains wheat is one of the healthiwheat – a complex amalgam of “There’s no such thing as est agricultural products on the many carbohydrates – is about Frankenwheat.� market. the same level it has always been.

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LIFE Taxidermist takes top prize at world championships Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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hen Tony Grabowski signed up for a correspondence course with the Northwestern School of Taxidermy in 1967, the first specimen he worked on was a gopher.

From his home in Saskatoon, Sask., he followed the lesson but didn’t have glass eyes for the animal, so he rolled up two small balls of clay, let them dry and painted them black with enamel paint.

“To be quite honest, I don’t think it looked very good but my mom thought it looked fantastic,” he said.

That was enough to motivate him to stick with the hobby.

Forty-eight years and hundreds of specimens later, Grabowski was named one of the top taxidermists on the planet by winning a prestigious award at this year’s World Taxidermy and Fish Carving Championships recently held in Springfield, Missouri.

The retired conservation officer, who hadn’t competed since the early 1980s, was the winner of the professional division’s best allaround taxidermist for his collection of six mounts.

They included three life-sized Dall sheep, a pedestal mount of a Dall sheep, a stripe marlin replica and a ring neck pheasant mount.

According to the News Leader, a local newspaper, over 1,000 taxidermists and fish carvers from all 50 states and 25 countries competed at the biennial event.

The weekend event also featured over 20 seminars, a trade show and lots of opportunities to learn new techniques and meet new people, Grabowski said, adding that he took “pages and pages of notes.”

When his name was called to accept the award at the lavish ceremony on May 8, Grabowski said it felt like a dream.

“The closest thing I’ve seen to it on television is the Academy Awards,” he said.

“I went down there with no expectations at all. I just wanted to get there and back safely, and to get my mounts there safely.”

To enter the best all-around category, participants need to have at least one mammal, one game head, one bird and one fish.

A team of 28 judges scrutinizes every entry based on a lengthy set of criteria including symmetry, balance, cleanliness, natural look, colouration, craftsmanship, how anatomically correct the animal appears and how expertly the artist captured a dramatic moment.

They can also award additional points for originality, composition and artistic merit.

Participants are barred from the main showroom during the judging, but when they’re let back inside

Mike Thomas/Yukon News

Whitehorse’s Tony Grabowski won a prestigious award at this year’s World Taxidermy and Fish Carving Championships in Springfield, Missouri. These sheep were one of his entries in the competition.

the next day, it’s like Christmas morning, Grabowski said.

“You walk in and see which entries received ribbons, and all six of mine got one,” he said.

Because his entries scored so high, he also received third place in the Competitors’ Award, which is awarded in each division to five participants with the highest point total for four entries.

Both awards came with a plaque and $1,000, which he put toward his gas bill, having driven 10,413 kilometres round trip to the event.

Grabowski took a renewable resource technology course in 1974, moved to British Columbia and worked there for 12 and a half years.

He moved to the Yukon in 1987 and worked as a conservation officer for 22 and a half years, retiring in July 2009.

Through his work he tried to educate people how to respect and appreciate wildlife, he said.

Taxidermy allows him to emulate the natural world and preserve an animal’s beauty.

“If you have a road kill, an electrocuted specimen or one that was hunted legally, it’s best in my view to use the entire animal, out of respect for it,” he said.

“The added advantage of having a mounted specimen that people can view is hopefully it helps them realize how beautiful wildlife is, and how we all have to work together to

Mike Thomas/Yukon News

A stripe marlin replica was included in Tony Grabowski’s entry.

protect it and make sure it’s there for future generations.”

In retirement, Grabowski is busier than ever.

He said he’s no longer taking on new projects because there is two years of work ahead of him.

He estimates that he devotes around eight hours a day to taxidermy.

“But I still have to grocery shop, shovel snow in the winter and mow the lawn in the summer.”

The Yukon Beringia Interpretive

Centre features some of Grabowski’s taxidermy, including caribou, wolves, a ptarmigan, a raven, a snowy owl and a muskox.

And his work is also on display at the Elijah Smith Elementary School in Whitehorse and the Tantalus School in Carmacks, where he supplied both school mascots – a bald eagle and a cougar, respectively.

But Grabowski said there is one specimen he prefers working on the most: the mountain sheep.

“They live in the high country year-round, they’re survivors of the Ice Age,” he said.

“The rams carry their horns throughout their lifetime so you can look at them and tell what kind of life they’ve led. Out of all the Yukon wildlife, I admire them the most because when we’re in our homes and it’s 50 below, they’re up in the mountains, braving the weather.”

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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L’exposition sera présentée par l’Association franco-yukonnaise jusqu’au 4 septembre.

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AGA Les EssentiElles Venez découvrir ou redécouvrir l’organisme ainsi que ses activités lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle. La réunion d’affaires sera précédée à 17 h 30 d’un panel sur le féminisme ayant pour thème : « Le féminisme est-il devenu un gros mot? ». Des formulaires seront disponibles sur place pour celles qui désirent devenir membres. Un goûter sera servi. Le 10 juin, à 19 h, au Centre de la francophonie.

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Démarrage d’entreprise Grâce à un partenariat avec Futurpreneur Canada, l’Association franco-yukonnaise peut aider les Yukonnaises et les Yukonnais de 18 à 39 ans à obtenir jusqu’à 45 000 $ de financement, le soutien d’un mentor expérimenté du monde des affaires, ainsi que des ressources pour bien planifier, gérer et assurer la croissance de leur entreprise. Appelez dès maintenant pour prendre rendez-vous.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My very dear aunt has a hobby of making homemade greeting cards that she sends to some of her friends and family. The cards are usually very nice, but she doesn’t really make enough of them to make selling them online very worthwhile. She sends a bunch to Operation Write Home, but she still ends up with more cards than she knows what to do with.

I suggested that she could send them to random people in the phone book and make their day (who doesn’t want to get something nice in the mail that’s not a bill?), but she thinks it would be creepy.

Your thoughts?

GENTLE READER: That if you want to prescribe (or practice) what are known as random acts of kindness, you show a bit more consideration for the targeted recipients.

If you received a greeting card from a stranger, or an unsigned one, would you really go all glowy with the thought that there is a greater

supply out there of human kindness, and that you are fortunate to have been touched by it?

That may describe the reaction of those who find that their toll or drinks have been paid anonymously.

But Miss Manners can think of far more likely reactions to a randomly sent card: (1) That it is an advertisement, not worth the attention to try to discover for what.

(2) That it was misdirected, and the intended recipient will have been cheated of whatever pleasure it might have brought.

(3) “Why can’t I remember who this person is? How am I supposed to reciprocate when I can’t figure out who this is? Someone’s trying to be nice to me, and I’m going to come off as rude.”

Therefore, Miss Manners would consider it a randomly distributed favor for you to spare these people, and to suggest to your aunt that she find additional charities that would be grateful to receive cards for their clients to use.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: If someone at the table asks for the butter, do you hand them the butter and the butter knife? Like how salt and pepper get handed together?

GENTLE READER: Even more so. The custom of passing the salt and pepper together (besides the fact that they are a close couple) presumes that both may be wanted, even if only one was requested.

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But Miss Manners asks you to picture the plight of the diner who has the butter but no butter knife.

The only person looking more foolish would be the one who is holding the orphaned butter knife.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: All of my life (21 years) I’ve been listening to an observation when mentioning that my mother is Latina: “You don’t look Latina!”

Sometimes, when a very exoticlooking friend of mine is nearby, although not Latina herself, people compare her to me, saying she looks more Latina than I. I never know how to respond to such a comment.

What could I say?

Explaining how stereotypical the comment is, or how I look like my father, feels like giving an excuse when I honestly feel that the comment is rude, uncomfortable and should not have been made.

However, we can’t control what others say. I always feel sad about these comments since I feel very proud of both of my parents’ heritages, and I don’t like identifying to a stereotype, much less explaining why I don’t fit one. Am I overreacting?

Is it polite to make such comments, and if not, do you think there is a proper answer to them? When friends are around who know how I feel, they tend to scold the commenter, but they are not always there (of course). I might answer, “Well, sorry to disappoint you” to the first one, but to the comparison I am speechless. I would hate to be rude to the commenter, but sometimes I wish I had a smart comeback!

GENTLE READER: You might try the boomerang comeback. That is when you return a remark that is not only rude but stupid and thoughtless to its sender.

Not a remark in kind, Miss Manners insists, but the original remark, only strengthened. In this case, it would be: “Really? I don’t look Latina to you? Which part of Latin America, or the Hispanic world, are you familiar with?” Perhaps not what you would call smart, but – smack! – effective.

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Whitehorse’s Logan Roots makes podium at half-marathon nationals ‘The weather couldn’t have been better for the race, but the course was quite rolling and had lots of corners. It had a little higher elevation than what people who race at sea level are used to doing.’

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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here doesn’t seem to be a form of competitive running Whitehorse’s Logan Roots doesn’t excel in.

The 21-year-old has had successes on the track, in cross-country, 10-kilometre events, snowshoeing and marathons.

He is also shaping up to be one of the top half-marathon runners in the country.

Roots bagged a third-place finish for his half-distance age division at the 51st annual 2015 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Sunday in Alberta.

“It’s always different coming to a new city and racing – I haven’t spent much time in Calgary and didn’t know the course all that well,” said Roots. “But I knew a few people in the start line and what kind of times they’d be running, so my plan was to stick with them and see how it went.

“I hit a bit of a low spot at about 15K but managed to pick it up and finish pretty strong. The course was absolutely beautiful and was really fun.”

The half-distance event on Sunday doubled as the Canadian Half Marathon Championships.

Roots took third out of 92 runners in the males 20-24 division. He was also 17th out of 1,434 males and 19th overall out of 3,301 runners.

It was Roots’ first time competing at the half-marathon nationals.

“The guy who got third overall won the 20-24 age group, which was pretty impressive, and the guy who was second (in 20-24) was from out East somewhere and I had

and had lots of corners. It had a little higher elevation than what people who race at sea level are used to doing.”

Roots, who won the Yukon River Trail Marathon in 2012 and 2014, finished 11th at the B.C. cross-country championships and 46th at nationals last year.

He has represented Yukon on the track at two Canada Summer Games and in the 2013 Games became the first Yukoner to reach an A final, which he did in the 1,500-metre.

Over the span of three Arctic Winter Games, Roots won a total of seven gold and three silver in snowshoeing.

More recently, Roots claimed seventh for his age group at the Vancouver Sun Run in April. He was also 27th overall for men in the event, which is Canada’s largest 10-kilometre race with a little over 39,000 runners taking part this year.

A week later Roots, who spent time training in Kenya – the home of many of the world’s fastest runners – earlier this year, took second for his division and ninth overall at the Times Colonist 10-Kilometre Run in Victoria.

“That one went very, very Lisel Curry/Yukon News well,” said Roots.

Whitehorse’s Logan Roots races the half-distance in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Roots wasn’t the only Sunday. Roots placed third for his age group in the event, which was also the Canadian Half Marathon Championships.

Yukoner to race in Calgary on Sunday. Whitehorse’s Wayne Marathon. This past Octonever raced him before,” said 1:13:43.

Smyth raced the full maraRoots. “It was a good experiber in Victoria Roots placed “That was nowhere close to thon distance and finished ence seeing who was out there seventh overall in the half out my personal best,” said Roots. with a time of 3:59:31 to take at these national championof 3,795 runners and reached “Even the top guy who won in 16th for males 55-59 and ship events. But I’m pretty 1:06(:39), his personal best is second in the 20-24 division.

305th overall out of 881. happy I managed to stick it a 1:04 … So no one was really In Victoria he set his per“It’s definitely a race I’d out and come third.” close to their personal best. sonal best time of one hour, do again. It had a really fun Roots has made the po“The weather couldn’t have atmosphere,” added Roots.

11 minutes and 32 second. dium for his age group the been better for the race, but He was a little slower on Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com the course was quite rolling last two years at the Victoria Sunday, crossing the line at

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Haeckel Hill Run a teeth-chattering grind

Tom Patrick/Yukon News

Left: Special Olympian Darby McIntyre heads towards the finish line during Athletics Yukon’s Haeckel Hill Run on Saturday. Thirty-five runners and walkers took part in the 19th annual event. Above: runners leave the start line near Fish Lake Road.

every other switchback there was a big wind right in your face, which didn’t help.�

Eikelboom, who is president of Athletics Yukon, was the first to the top. The 28-year-old finished in 35 minutes and 17 seconds, beating second place’s Dominic Bradford Tom Patrick metres and 584 metres in elevation by almost two minutes.

News Reporter – the weather was like something “The fastest races are in low from the Donner Pass. temperatures, so the temperature ccording to Tom Ullyett, the It was downright cold, wet and was good to be running, it’s just fifth-place finisher in Saturwindy. Pebbles of hail felt like BB awfully cold when you stop,� said day’s Haeckel Hill Run, “Nobody Eikelboom, a past Yukon crossgun pellets. really enjoys doing it.� country champ and River Trail “That was a grind. That was Marathon winner. “I’ll definitely The 19th annual race was less really tough,� said David Eikelenjoyable than most. boom. “I’ve run this hill a few times need to get warm after this.�

Whitehorse’s Amelia Fraser Thirty-five runners and walkers before – never in the race – and I outpaced defending champ Janet took off from the start line under remember it being hard, but I don’t Clarke to take first for women. partly cloudy skies and warm tem- remember it being this hard. That Fraser, 30, finished in 44:36, almost peratures. By the time they reached was tough. seven and a half minutes faster the finish – after running 6.4 kilo“We had a big headwind too, so than when she first did the race in 2012. “It’s a tough run. You just have to find a steady pace and hold on to it,� said Fraser. “If you go out too IN CONJUNCTION fast, you’re just going to blow up WITH halfway through.�

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“Awe man, that last corner there, it was just the wind and the rain. It was hard,� she added.

A pair of youngsters raced through the chill to place topfive on Saturday. Eleven-year-old Sammy Mather finished in 38:18 for third and 15-year-old Darby McIntyre clocked 39:42 to claim fourth. “It was good, but tiring, and for today it was quite brutal, especially at the top,� said McIntyre.

Mather also placed third last year and second in 2013 while still just nine.

McIntyre, who was in the race for his first time, is preparing to represent Canada in track and field at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, Calif. He will be just the second Yukoner to compete at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. The first was Tyler Repka at the 1983 Games in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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at the BMO Vancouver Marathon, with the former at 1:13:42 and the latter at 1:28:42, but they didn’t set Haeckel Hill records.

Eikelboom was 1:53 off Colin Abbott’s record run in 2012 and Fraser was 3:18 off Denise McHale’s 2011 record for women.

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Results Men 1st Dave Eikelboom – 35:17 2nd Dominic Bradford – 37:14 3rd Sammy Mather – 38:18 4th Darby McIntyre – 39:42 5th Tom Ullyett – 41:47 6th Jason Mackey – 41:49 7th Chris Cann – 41:53 8th Jerome McIntyre – 42:36 9th Boris Hoefs – 43:08 10th Tedd Tucker – 44:42 11th Sandro Holzinger – 45:38 12th Ben Yu Schott – 46:21 13th Michael Buurman – 47:07 14th Rick Brown – 48:31 15th Clarke LaPrairie – 53:43 16th Todd Pilgrim – 57:30 17th John Storms (walker) – 59:21 18th Darren Holcombe (walker) – 66:50 Women 1st Amelia Fraser – 44:36 2nd Janet Clarke – 47:48 3rd Sarah Johnson – 47:56 4th Nathalie Dugas – 49:14 5th Cheryl Klippert – 55:26 6th Angela Sabo – 55:39 7th Brianne Bremner – 55:49 8th Valerie Girard – 56:23 9th Donna Jones – 57:17 10th Bailey Staffen – 57:45 11th Bonnie Love (walker) – 62:36 12th Tracey Taylor – 64:07 13th Audrey Meyer – 64:07 14th Lara Melnyk (walker) – 66:50 15th Jane Haydock (untimed) 16th Glenys Baltimore (untimed) 17th Victoria Parker (untimed)

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Hot Hounds kick-off summer race season

Joel Krahn/Yukon News

Above: Adam Robinson nears the finish line during DPSAY’s Hot Hounds summer race series at Muktuk Kennels on Sunday. Right: Armin Johnson races in the two-dog, two-mile event.

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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he Hot Hounds summer race series started up on Sunday right where it left off last fall.

Friendly bikejor rivals Cynthia Corriveau and Darryl Sheepway were again at the top of the standings at the Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon’s event at Muktuk Kennels in the Ibex Valley.

“It was pretty nice. The trail was in very good condition, wide and we had lots of participants in different categories,” said Corriveau. “It was nice to have Muktuk host us and it was very well organized and very well attended.”

Last fall in the season finale

Sheepway and Corriveau tied in the one-dog one-mile bikejor event and Corriveau won the two-dog two-mile bikejor.

On Sunday Sheepway took the top spot in the one-dog onemile bikejor, ahead of Corriveau in second.

Corriveau then snatched first in the two-dog two-mile bikejor with her dogs Libby and Karma.

“It went very well and the two-dog is always my favourite event,” said Corriveau.

Adam Robinson was the only one to make the podium in all three events. Robinson placed second in the canicross event and third in the two bikejor races.

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Corriveau, Robinson, as well as Armin Johnson, Meagan Grabowski, Claudia Wickert, Virginia Sarrazin, Sophie Firmenich and Simi Morrison, were elected to the board.

The next Hot Hounds event will take place in about a month, at a date to be announced.

“The summer is low-key.

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Bikers get their Boogaloo on

Tom Patrick/Yukon News

Above: Lochie Heaton leads the pack through a corner in the Run Bike World Championship during the Boogaloos season opener on Saturday. Over 60 riders took part in the Contagious Mountain Bike Club event. Right: long-course winner Massey Baker rides through the trees.

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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pparently, Whitehorse’s Boogaloo trail system was not named after a popular 1960s dance of the same name.

But there was plenty of reason to dance at the Magnusson trail parking lot on Grey Mountain Road Saturday.

Music blared, burgers were served and the beer garden buzzed as the Contagious Moun-

tain Bike Club held the seventh annual Boogaloos Fun Day and Race season opener.

About 64 riders took part in the festivities that included races of various lengths on the Boogaloo trails and others.

Not much was new with the event because it doesn’t need anything new, said organizer Thane Phillips. “(Boreale Mountain Biking’s Marsha Cameron) and I have organized this for a number of

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years, we’ve fined-tuned it and I think we’ve hit the right course length so people don’t get too cranky,” said Phillips. The opener included short, medium and long course options, “so everyone can get out there and ride,” he said.

“We want to make it a fun family event. I want to ride, but I also want to ride with my kids. I want my kids to experience being active and being outside. That’s why we do it.”

Festivities kicked off with the 2015 Run Bike World Championships for kids under six, followed by five-, 10- and 17-kilometre races.

Whitehorse’s Kate Koepke didn’t know she won the fivekilometre race until she was asked about it. The eight-year-old finished in a little over 23 minutes despite taking a spill on her single-speed bike.

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“It was a tiny wipe out, but it was still a wipe out, I guess.”

Whitehorse’s Massey Baker also posted a win on a singlespeed bike. The 22-year-old rode his to first place in the 17-kilometre race.

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The Contagious Mountain Bike Club’s next big event will be the 15th annual 24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Festival, June 27 to June 28 at the Biathlon Yukon Range on Grey Mountain Road.

More information can be found on the Contagious website at cmbcyukon.ca.

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Ground Floor OfďŹ ce Available ONE BLOCK FROM MAIN STREET Utilities & Parking Stall included, separate Entrance, Bathroom & Kitchenette, ideal for individual Professional.

$ 990.00/month Ph. 667-4759 available June 1st 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

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 1.5-BATH, Riverdale, parking space included, roommates permitted, oil heat, $1,650/mon + utils. 807-285-4908 3-BDRM SUITE, Crestview, fenced yard, all inclusive heat, electric, TV, Internet, private laundry, dishwasher, avail immed, pets ok, lease required, $1,700/mon. 336-0306 3-BDRM HOUSE, new, N/P, no parties, no yard maintenance, avail June 1, $2,000/mon + elec. 335-5352

4-BDRM 3-BATH townhouse, Ingram, new, fenced yard, avail July 1, N/P, N/S, dd & refs reqĘźd, $1,900/mon + utils. 335-0369 3-BDRM MOBILE home, Mary Lake, lots of updates, large workshop, 15 mins from town.

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3-BDRM CONDO, downtown, new, fully furnished, N/P, N/S, avail July 1, $1,800/mon + utils. 334-8873

FURNISHED ROOM, Marsh Lake, quiet/scenic waterfront, hiking trails, watersport equipment, animals welcome, short or long term, N/S, $450/mon. 660-4321

2-BDRM BSMT suite, Copper Ridge, elec, heat & laundry incl, N/S, N/P, avail June 15, $1,300/mon. 334-6510

CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN apts, heat & hot water incl, N/S, N/P, no parties.

668-2741 DELUXE 1-BDRM cabin in forest, secluded, 25 minutes from Whitehorse, quiet, responsible tenants, N/S, N/P, avail July 1, $1,100/mon incl elec & heat. 668-7082 2-BDRM UPPER suite, avail June 1, lovely view, balcony, private entrance, plug-in parking, clean, 5 appliances, plenty of storage, N/P, $1,200/mon + utils. 250-767-3478 or 333-3339 2-BDRM LOWER level suite, bright, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, heat, elec & Internet incl, $1,300/mon. 667-7446 2 SMALL cabins for rent by the day, week or month, Lake Laberge. 867-633-2236 ROOM, AVAIL June 1, Hotsprings Rd, 25 mins from town, shared accommodations, all inclusive $750/mon + $200 dd. 633-2119

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;

2 ROOMS, Takhini, near CGC, Walmart & College, N/S, N/P, responsible tenants, $600 & $700/mon or $1,200/mon for both.

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SUMMER ROOMMATE wanted, Marsh Lake, 40 mins from Whitehorse, N/S, $360/mon. 660-4321

SMALL FURNISHED room in PC, near all amenities, laundry & cooking facilities, $500/mon. 633-2837

OFFICE SPACE in Pine Medical building, great for health care business, 2 rooms, window, 292 sq ft, $688/mon, heat/hydro included. Contact 667-2144 (work) and 250-538-8158 after work

2-BDRM 1-BATH mobile in Lobird available for June, July & August, on greenspace w/view, clean, comfortable, mostly furnished, $1,400/mon incl utils. 335-1798

1-BDRM BASEMENT suite, 25 mins north of downtown, bright, N/S, no dogs, responsible tenants, all utilities incl except phone, private ent, shared laundry, available June 20, $780/mon. Isabelle @ 667-7324

3-BDRM 3-BATH condo w/1-car garage, downtown, across from McDonalds, N/P, N/S, $1,500/mon + utils & dd. 668-1296

1-BDRM APT, downtown, quiet, secure bldg, N/S, N/P, hot water & heat incl. 668-2741

CONDO, 1,200 sq ft, 1.5 bath, beautiful, furnished, small decks off front & back, use of garage, cable & heat incl, N/S, N/P, #4-4069 4th Ave, $1,750/mon + utils. 332-0148

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

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34 YEARS, Yukon resident, rental property owner looking to housesit for summer 2015, extremely clean, I mow lawn, take care of pets, vacumm, elite references. MarcelGareau@hotmail.com 2-BDRM MOBILE home, Lobird, available July 1st, clean, bright, N/S, N/P, dd & refs reqĘźd, $1,100/mon + utils. 332-8116

3-BDRM 2-BATH mobile home, 14X67, c/w large deck & privacy barrier, entirely fenced, many upgrades, 5 mins from downtown, Bare Land Condo Corp, assumable mortgage, immediate possession, $243,900.

667-6326 3+2 BDRM, 2-bath Riverdale home, newly painted, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, fenced, landscaped, developed basement, suite potential with government funding, $382,000 after roof allowance. 336-4082 PRIVATE SALE, 5-acre lot, Grizzly Valley, 30 min. from town, no building restriction, power & phone at property line, south exposure, $149,000, serious inquiries only.

667-4910 4 ATLIN lakeview town lots, first time offered at reduced price, prime location, Discovery & 3rd St, double lot includes historic log cabin, total package price $129,900. John 250-676-9597 CO-OP LAND share of 16 acres in Wheaton Valley, includes sauna share, cabin, solar power, organic garden, greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, large storage shed. Contact: annielakeroad@gmail.com PROPERTY FOR sale, 3-bdrm 2.5-bath, million dollar view, 15 acres incl 3 greenhouses, main residence approx 2,700 sq ft, 2-car garage, partial bsmt, $650,000. 633-2119 2004 MOBILE home, newer, 16' extra Wide w/3 bdrm, 2 bath, nice & well maintained, insulated crawlspace, renovated decks, shed, lots of parking, titled land, $274,900.

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2-ROOM BACHELOR suite, Granger, large yard, private ent, storage room, laundry, parking, Internet, HDTV, N/S, avail immed, $800/mon + utils. 322-0181

4-BDRM 2-BATH split level house for sale by owner, Riverdale, separate entrance to basement, plenty of potential. 333-0825

2-BDRM APT, downtown, view, avail June 15, new carpets/flooring, 5 appliances, N/P, N/S, no parties, clean, quiet, responsible tenants, $1,200/mon + utils. 333-3339

3-BDRM 2-BATH house, 49 Redwood St, Porter Creek, downstairs suite, large treed lot, 2 driveways, near bus stop & schools, sale by owner. 633-6553

2-BDRM DUPLEX, Hillcrest, new renos, clean & bright, safe, quiet neighbourhood, wood/oil heat, N/S, N/P, $1,200/mon + utils.

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3-BDRM DUPLEX, Takhini North, lg bsmt, quiet, double drive, single car garage, W/D, N/S, avail July 1, $1,450/mon + utils, first/last month's rent, oil deposit $400, refs req'd. 633-4580

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.

HOUSE, PORTER Creek, beautiful, fully furnished with bedding, reasonable rates, N/S, N/P, responsible tenants, available July, preferred 2 yrd, serious inquiries only. dnfishlake@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment Operators and Finish Grader Operators.

Send resumes to: teichroebc@gmail.com

1-BDRM BSMT apt, Carcross Cut-off, bright, utils & satellite incl, N/S, N/P, $700/mon.

Watson @ 667-6807 COUNTRY CABIN, c/w greenhouse, shed, outhouse, electric stove & fridge, internet/phone capability, avail June 15 or July 1, refs reqĘźd. 668-1045

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871 MATURE HOUSE sitter available whenever required, good with pets, good with plants, very clean, many references available. Lee @ 393-2200

Real Estate FOX LAKE water front cabin on .144 ha lot, wind/solar power, propane appliances/lights, 5 rooms with large sleeping loft, partly furnished, $244,500. 867-633-5540

KLUANE FIRST NATION Job Opportunities Executive Director Term Full-Time Salary starting $84,542 Finance Director Full-Time Salary starting $81,517 Burwash Landing, Yukon careers@kfn.ca The positions will remain open until filled.

For complete job description visit www.kfn.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

WANTED: VISITOR SERVICE ATTENDANT Full Time Summer Position @ $16.00 per hr. available at the George Johnston Museum in Teslin.

Applicants should have at least one year post-secondary education and plan to return to school in the fall.

Candidates should have some basic computer skills, customer service skills and be able to work independently.

Please contact manager.teslinhms@gmail.com HELP WANTED Hotel Front Desk Clerk NOC #6525 Qualifications: Completion of college program in front desk operations or hotel management is required.

Applicants with relevant experience preferred: Hours: 40 hours per week Wage: $14/hr Duties: •Register arriving guests and assign rooms •Answer telephone enquiries •Compile and check daily records Contact: HR Manager hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1

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 4-DRAWER METAL filing cabinet, exc shape, $350. 332-6565 PERSIAN NAIN carpet, beige with blue trim, bought in Middle East, $2,100, appraised much higher.

204-880-7245 herbeeking@hotmail.com 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. 2 YORK 3-ton air conditioning units w/horizontal coils. Any 3 phase power, $1,100/ea.

667-6752 or 332-8706 GET-A-GRIP ULTRA traction on snow, casual, dress, athletic footwear, WomenĘźs SML-MED, 5-9, menĘźs 3-7, Euro 36-41, 2 replaceable spikes incl, $10. 336-4898 DELUXE HAND-HELD shower massager, new in sealed case, 3 settings $20.

336-4898 CANON PRINTER, PIXMA MP560, like new, memory card compatibility, print from camera, $150 obo. 336-4898

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 WIDE WHEELCHAIR, blue, good cond, $160; walker for $25. Del @ 334-8318 TOYO 56 stove, new, $1,900. 335-3431 FRESHWATER TANK, 240 gal, clean, over $1,000 new, asking $600. 633-2236 50ʼ OF 2” copper pipe, offers. 332-6565 RV PORTABLE HD Bell satellite dish, $50 firm. 334-4299

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YUKON NEWS WOOD CHIPPER, $300. 633-2119 4-DRAWER CEDAR storage cabinet, $85; computer desk, $24; beige lounge chair w/ottoman, $100; 2 brown full leather chairs, $12 ea. 660-4321 HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT, (9) energy saving electronic digital 1000watt ballast, dimable to 75% or 50% or boosted to 110% output, self-air cooled, low running temp, $100 ea. 334-7535

7 LIGHT Energy, 6" glass light tube, removable bat wing reflector, with built in light socket and 12' cord, $75 ea. 334-7535 9 GROTEK Quantum 1000watt digital ballast, 240 power supply only, $75 ea.

334-7535 2 ARCTIC 5-star sleeping bags, Woods brand, new in the bag, rated to -40, retail over $800, asking $600 ea. 668-6805

HO TRAIN starter kit & pocket charts.

667-7144 2013 SPACEKAP Diablo for a 6' box, c/w custom shelves & desk, roof vent, lights, & jacks. www.spacekap.com 332-6334 STEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

2 AIR conditioners, in window, 5,200 BTU, window size min 22" max 36" $45 obo.

668-2294 BUD HAYNES, WARD'S Firearms Auction.

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns.

Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

GARRET ELECTRONIC 4-coil metal locater with case, exc shape, $600. 332-6565 STURDY METAL desk, $50; wooden desk, $30; houseplants for sale, $5-$20. 668-4186 TRIPOD-OPTEX, $20, expands to 53" great for wildlife, northern-lites, sports, portraits, adapted handle. 204-880-7245 text/calls MENʼS VASQUE hiking boots, sz 10 or 10.5, button Levis, 36X30, craft supplies, ribbons, lace, glass/metal door. 667-7144 INVERT RAC, as new, good to relieve headaches & realign spine, located in Haines Junction, $250. 250-566-1346 SET OF fishing poles, gently used and stocked tackle box, $100. 668-2486 WANTED: DAMAGED plastic water tub for horses you may not want anymore.

333-0744 12V LAWNMOWER, new in box; 10” band saw. 867-689-4882 6-PERSON SOFTUB brand hot tub, older model in working condition, $500. 334-7545

SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT

MOSQUITO CATCHER, electrical, new $210, asking $110 obo. 660-4321 TWO 4-DRAWER filing cabinets, legal size, light grey, good cond, $75 ea. 633-2747 POWER JUICER, Jack Lalanne, new, $145, asking $55; new P.C. 1.4L ice cream/dessert maker, $20. 660-4321 ROLL-AWAY DISHWASHER, real plywood bookcases w/adjustable shelving, electric snowblower, 11-piece patio furniture set, teak desk & chair, reel to reel tape player.

393-2663 before 9pm 2014 HUSQVARNA lawnmower tractor, new $2,700, asking $1,700. 335-3431 CULVERTS, 2ʼ in diameter, 1 20ʼ length, 1 10ʼ length, 2 8ʼ lengths, $15 per foot, located in Mayo Lake, must be worth the trip to Whitehorse. 334-7545 PRESTON HI-BOY oil furnace model OL280, 280,000 BTU, extra burner & fan motor, any 3 phase power, $800. 667-6752 or 332-8706 4 NEW boxes Armstrong acoustic ceiling tile, 2ʼX4ʼ, 32 sq ft per box, 1/2 price $384.

667-6752 or 332-8706 PROPANE TANK heat blanket with thermostat, $600 obo. 633-2676

North 60 Petro Ltd. is looking for individuals to provide Customer service at our Company gas staƟon in Whitehorse. AƩendants will assist customers by receiving payment, assisƟng with pumps, filling propane tanks and other general duƟes as needed.

No experience is required, on-the-job training is available.

Ability to work varying shiŌs and weekend work is required.

AƩendants should be familiar with local roads, highways, and points of interest so direcƟons can be given to customers.

Wages for this posiƟon is according to the collecƟve agreement.

Please submit your applicaƟon by June 9, 2015 to: North 60 Petro Ltd. AƩenƟon: Sharon Ness 146 Industrial Road Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2V1 Phone: 867-633-8822 or Fax: 867-633-8841 sness@north60petro.com

Intermediate

AUDITOR/ACCOUNTANT A busy accounting firm requires a motivated individual to assist with the following; t Assist senior auditors with preparation of audit files, t Preparation of various types of financial statements, t General administrative duties.

The successful applicant will have will have successful completed course work in financial accounting and auditing. Completion of a basic tax course and experience in a public practice setting would be an asset to the candidate. The applicant should have a working knowledge of Caseware, Excel and Word.

The starting wage will depend on experience. A benefits package is available for the successful candidate.

Please forward you resume to:

M. MCKAY & ASSOCIATES

Certified General Accountants 204-208A Main Street, Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 2A9.

Phone: 867-633-5434 | Fax: 867-633-5440, or E-mail: mm_assoc.office@northwestel.net Closing date is June 17, 2015.

SLATE POOL table, $250. 667-6738 MINK & leather pant coat, $5,000; Skeeter vac, $200 obo. 633-2676

Yukon Chamber of Mines is seeking an:

LARGE AMOUNT of scrapbooking materials & tools, most in original packaging, all half price or less. 335-6713

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT, (8) 1000watt 6" air cooled reflector, sealed glass bottom, 15' cord, built in light socket. $60 ea.

334-7535 5,000 GAL white plastic water tank, 110”Dx150”H, incl housing, $3,500; 3,000 gal water tanker on trailer bed, incl water pump, $1,200. 633-2119 BRASS WALKER, $25; bllue wide wheelchair, $140; oil-filled heater, $40. 334-8318 SAMICK ELECTRIC guitar w/hardshell case, good cond, $250 obo. 633-5130 CARDIOSTYLE ELLIPTICAL trainer, $100; steel frame futon, converts to double bed, $200 firm; lounger, used 1 summer, $40; Fisher Price jeep, needs battery, $50.

633-4078 4 GREEN hornet led green light bulbs, for light when working in a dark room, $5ea.

334-7535 HONEYWELL PRO 5000 digital heating thermostat , turns on heaters when it gets too cold, $25. 334-7535 DAYTON COOLING thermostat, turns on fans when it gets too hot, $50. 334-7535 MEDIUM-SIZE AIR tight stove, 4-hole camp stove w/oven for tent, small drums suitable for boat gas, horse halters, leather & rope.

867-399-3171 HPS 1000WATT light bulbs $25 ea, MH 1,000 watt light bulbs, $25 ea. 334-7535 TABLE TENNIS table on wheels, foldable, $75 obo. 660-4321 BBQ, ALREADY assembled, $50 obo.

633-5130 3 HANGING 1000watt light mogul, with 15' cord. $35 ea. 334-7535 18 240V plug receptical, wired in boxes, $100 all. 334-7535

The law firm of AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN is looking for a

Legal Assistant Applicants must have: • Effective organization and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments.

• Excellent keyboarding and communication skills.

• The ability to proofread and edit is essential as accuracy is a must.

• Good working knowledge of office procedures, Word and Outlook is necessary.

• Experience working in a legal field would be an asset, but we will train the right person.

• This position is full time and salary will correspond with experience.

• We provide an attractive benefit package along with a progressive vacation plan.

If you have taken office administration courses, have worked as an administrative assistant, or have alternative post-secondary education that has equipped you with the skills detailed above, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Interested candidates must apply in person with their resume by 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 8th, 2015 at our offices at 3081 Third Ave. Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7, Attention: Greg LeBlanc, Manager.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

SALARY RANGE: $18-$22/hour based on a 30 hour work week DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Working with a team & reporting to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant 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.

QUALIFICATIONS The Executive Assistant is the front line representative and must be able to represent Yukon Chamber of Mines in a professional and courteous manner. Position duties require working knowledge of board dynamics, general office procedures, and strong computer skills (Simply Accounting, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Outlook). Good organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to use a wide variety of office equipment.

The ideal qualifications are a Diploma of Office Administration or equivalent, a valid Class 5 Driver’s license, and 3-5 years experience working in a fast paced office environment.

If interested, please submit your resume and covering letter by 4:00 PM on June 15th, 2015 to the attention of: Samson Hartland, Executive Director Yukon Chamber of Mines 3151B – 3rd Avenue, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G1 Fax: (867)-668-7127 e-Mail: ed@yukonminers.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.yukonminers.ca

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EAVESTROUGHING EQUIPMENT incl all equipment, tools, supplies, one 30ʼ enclosed trailer, 5” seamless eavestroughing machine, ladder, etc. 334-3195 lv msg

HOME SAUNA for individual use, fiberglass body, steam electric powered heat, like new.

668-1045

WATER HEATER, portable, great for camping, never used, in box, was $199, asking $99. 821-6000

PAIR OF slippers, new, tan colour, fur around ankles, sz 8, paid $55, asking $20.

633-2093

FLOOR LAMPS, $100 ea, GT sleds, $60 ea, toolbox, $200, ladies bike, $100, mens bike, $100, indoor/outdoor plants starting at $5.

668-4186

3-WAY FRIDGE, chest, 12V & 110V, working propane, needs repair, was $350 asking $90. 821-6000

invites applications for the position of

WHITE 2-DOOR Columbia cabinet, new, beautifully made, brushed nickel handles, 30"L x 22"H x 13"D, $150. 668-5298

This is a regular full time employment opportunity.

FUEL TANKS, 200 gal & 250 gal for home or shop use, delivery available, $200 for both. 633-4656

Heritage Sites Officer Reporting to the Heritage Director, the Heritage Sites Officer is responsible for managing historical and cultural land based resources in Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) traditional territory. The Heritage Sites Officer will also participate in organizational activities such as strategic planning, internal and external communications, and administrative activities in order to help achieve the department’s overall mandate, strategic plan and work plan. The position will be a resource for identification, preservation, management and interpretation of heritage sites and buildings, historic trails, sacred and culturally significant places and resources. The incumbent will be responsible for managing related projects and seeking funding.

AURIGA MOBILITY Scooter 10, excellent condition, burgundy, side mirrors, front & rear baskets, $2,200. 393-2341

Job Knowledge and Skills &Qualifications • post secondary education and/or extensive experience in Cultural Resource Management or a related field such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Conservation or Museum Studies; or an equivalent level of education and experience may be considered • strong knowledge of TTC traditional territory, culture, heritage and traditions • thorough knowledge of TTC Final Agreement, particularly Chapter 13 (Heritage); social structure, Tlingit clan system and the social conditions and social dynamics prevailing in the community • knowledge of Yukon First Nation Government (land claim & selfgovernment agreements, TTC Constitution) and social issues affecting First Nations • knowledge of project management methods and techniques • strong written and oral communications skills • sound computing skills, including word processing, databases, and mapping • proven ability to work in a team setting, interact well with others, and to supervise seasonal project staff

AIR PURIFIER, Bonaire, rarely used, was $180, asking $90. 335-3477

ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER, $25, Breville juicer, like new, $75. 355-9380 after 4pm or weekend FOOD WAGON, exc cond, ready to go, triple sinks, propane grill, deep fryer, wired for electricity. 668-1045

LITTLE CHIEF electric smoker, 25lb capacity, Hickory chips, $50, Viberg CSA work boots, size 81/2, vibram sole, like new, $100, bear vault/camping food cannister, model BV-500, new, $45. 456-7758 after 5pm SLUICE BOX, used one summer, 2 10ʼ foot runs that bolt together, 2' wide w/12" sides c/w 20' 1 1/2" riffles, expanded metal, small dump box, Mayo Lake, $1,300. 334-7545 RAISED BED planters, aluminum, 2 beds/run, each run approx 10', each has steel frame, soil included, 3 three runs @ $150 ea, 1 small aluminum 8' planter, $75.

334-7545 PORTABLE WASHING machine, hooks up to faucet or can be plumbed in, could work well in shop, $100. 334-2586

Seeking a

F/T or P/T Customer Service Representative 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.

Please apply in person with resume to

Murdoch’s, 207 Main Street

PRESSURE WASHER, 11hp Honda gas engine, runs great, $500 obo. 335-8937 BRASS WALKER, $25; bllue wide wheelchair, $140; oil-filled heater, $40. 334-8318 BRICKS & stones, $40 for all. 336-1406 or 668-6446 after 3pm KLUANE MOUNTAIN Bluegrass Festival, Haines Junction, June 12-14, 2 weekend passes for sale, $140 ea. 633-3608 DRYWALL 334-3216

LIFT, like new, $300 obo.

WOOD FIRED hot water boiler, suitable for green house or garage, $250, electric 19” lawn mower with bag, like new, $150, outdoor fire pit with cover, $75. 633-4781 LARGE HOMEMADE briquette BBQ, large enough to roast a pig, $75. 633-4781 3/4” TOW cable 20ʼ long w/loops at each end, $20, 3 Jerry cans, 5 gal $10 ea, 2.5 gal $5 ea. 633-4781 ART PRINTS for sale: Robert Bateman, End of Season Grizzly, Jim Robb, Caribou Crossing, Full Moon In The Klondike. All signed by the artists with glass & frames ASSORTED TOOLS, hand, power, woodworking & mechanical. 633-6553 for details EAGLE CREEK, 2 backpack/suitcases, 1 shoulder bag. 667-6542 HANDSAW, USED twice, runs like new, $45 obo; bolt door lock w/5keys, $35 obo; black shelf w/cabinet doors, $15 obo; bathroom lights, $30. 668-5185 XL RED & black print dress, never worn, with tags, paid $130, asking $45 obo.

668-5185

For more information please call 867.390.2532 ext 316.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume HR & Staff Development Officer Workforce Development Teslin Tlingit Council, Box 133, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 F. 867.390.2176 humanresources@ttc-teslin.com

HEAVY DUTY white sewing machine, suitable for sewing heavy material, straight stitch, zigzag. 633-6404

Closing Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 **no later than 4pm**

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.ttc-teslin.com

is seeking a permanent full-time mature

Electrical Appliances

sales associate

15 CU ft fridge, frost-free, & elec range, full size, $100 for both. 633-2837

Please bring resume w/reference to manager at Midnight Sun Emporium, 205 Main Street.

2 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL freezer & fridge combination, $4,000. 633-2119 G.E. WASHER & dryer, 6 yrs old, immaculate condition, $200/pr. 633-2837

ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

National Aboriginal Day- Call for Volunteers, from Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Task description: Opened in 2012, the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation and presentation of the natural and human history of the Kwanlin Dun people. Through engaging, informative and educational programs and exhibits, the Centre proudly reflects and promotes the culture of the Kwanlin Dun as well as hosting a variety of unique services and programs that contribute towards the Yukon experience.

National Aboriginal Day (June 21st Annually) is a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

We will have food vendors, entertainment all day and special activities throughout the event.

The KDCC is seeking volunteers who are interested in taking part in all the National Aboriginal Day festivities on June 21, 2015 as well as set up on June 19 & 20.

Responsibilities: We are looking for Volunteers to do a variety of tasks , including set up and tear down of event spaces, providing assistance with programmed activities, providing information to the public, light cleaning and facility maintenance, providing assistance for the live performance Main Stage and other duties Skills needed: If you wish to be a part of this amazing opportunity, please indicate your experience and background in volunteering and events, areas of interest for volunteering , as well as your availability for June 19, 20 & 21.

Time commitment: Volunteers will be required on June 19 & 20 between 9:00am-5:00pm for set up and organization and then on Sunday, June 21 between the hours of 8:00am9:00pm for National Aboriginal Day activities.

Incentive for the volunteer: Volunteers will receive refreshments throughout the day, an event t-shirt and lanyard, and a chance to experience a range of live performances and activities throughout the day .

Staff position that will supervise the volunteer: Amanda Leas, Special Programs and Events Interested? Please contact Amanda Leas at 867.456.5322 or at amanda.leas@ kdcc.ca

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

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

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

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

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

A detailed job description is available at: http://www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: July 3, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please submit resumes that include job experience related to position to: Brenda Frost Manager, Human Resources Vuntut Gwitchin Government Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3800 Email: hrd@vgfn.net While qualified VGFN citizens will be given preference, all interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Community Services

WANTED: SOMEONE able to repair old antique Telemania Mallard Duck wooden phone, quack doesnʼt work, need to get it fixed, phone has sentimental value.

334-1219 STAINLESS STEEL fridge, 6ʼX3.5ʼ, $1,200.

393-3358 GE SPACEMAKER washer/dryer, stackable, front load, white, good working condition, $175. 393-2341 FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC range, good shape, $50. 668-7558

TVs & Stereos 35” SANYO TV, works great, $50. 633-5130 SONY 50” TV & custom TV stand, needs new tube but works fine, $150 obo.

633-5130

Computers & Accessories NEW DELL XPS 12 computer, OS Windows 8.1 64-bit, memory, 4GB, HD, 128GB, processor, 4th generation Intel Core, MS Office Home & Business 2013, security, McAfee Livesafe. 336-4898 IPHONE 4S, perfect shape, free of contract, Bell or Virgin Mobility, $160. 334-6087 TOSHIBA BARCODE label printer plus printing stock, $2,500. 633-2119 DIGITAL CAMERA, Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS, black, 16.1 MP, 5x Optical zoom, 24mm lens, 1080p video, 16 GB memory card, leather case etc, $160 obo.

Shannon @ 456-7207

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

Serge 667-2196 after 5pm MARSHALL AMP TSS 122. 867-689-4882 FENDER BLUES Jr guitar/amp, new cond, new tubes, great shape, $450. Jim @ 335-0396

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 Musical Instruments

MicMac

Guns & Bows

2 APEX 210 “long ribbon� microphones w/cases, figure 8 pattern, perfect condition, $275. Jim @ 335-0396

LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL

STUDIO PROJECTS C1 Cardioid Condenser microphone, great for vocals & acoustic instruments, $200. Jim @ 335-0396

USED VEHICLE SPECIALS!!

CSA VZ58 non-rest rifle, new, 7.62X39, w/orig muzzlebreak telestock, $950, PAL reqĘźd. Den @ 334-1422

Firewood

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

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

30-30 WINCHESTER Model 94, 1970, exc cond, $650. 667-6752 or 332-8706 RESTRICTED CANADIAN Firearms Safety Course, Sunday June 28, 2015 at Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club. Course fee $120.00. Contact 867-633-2488 to register REMINGTON R1 enhanced 45cal 1911 with GSG 22lr conversion kit, great 2 in 1 gun, fibre optic front site, accessory rail, etc, $800 obo. 335-2788 REMINGTON 700 XCR .30-06 w/Leupold Vari X III 2.5-8 scope, stainless, synthetic, Boone & Crocket reticle, Butler flipups, stretchy sling, Kolpin case, cleaning stuff, bore snake, PAL reqĘźd. 332-4612 BNEW SAV 17HMR spiral fluted s/s hvy barrel, lam stock accu-trigger 3 mags + cci ammo, PAL reqĘźd, $550. Den @ 334-1422 GLOCK 17C compensated model, very low recoil, quick target reacquisition, fibre optic front & rear sites, 2 mags & original case, $700 obo. 335-2788

MasterCard

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

HUSQVARNA 395 XPG chainsaw, 28� bar, used one season, $1,300. David @ 332-1300 CAMPFIRE FIREWOOD Processed & ready for pick-up Carcross Corner area Buy what you need 393-4397

BROWNING LEVER action model 1895 chambered 30-06, fantastic condition, $1,000 obo. 334-2173 POLYTECH M14, semi automatic 308, vg cond, shoots well, PAL reqĘźd, paid $1,000, asking $600 obo. 333-0915

Wanted WANTED: VOLUNTEER to teach beginner English to an adult. 393-2275

ANDYĘźS FIREWOOD SERVICE End of season discounts Quality standing dry Haines Junction Full measured cords, stacked $230/cord - 6-7 cord load $240/cord - small orders Discount for large orders 335-0932, leave message

WERE YOU a squatter in Whiskey, Moccasin Flats, Sleepy Hollow or the Wye area?

Need your story. squatterstory@gmail.com or Pat 667-4141

FRANKʟS FIREWOOD •Top quality, stacked cords for best value •8 foot & stove length •Single cord & multiple cords Phone 334-8960

WANTED: COLLECTOR wants badges & patches from law enforcement, fire department, conservation officers, etc throughout the Yukon. Please call 204-582-5255 CLEAN FILL WANTED in Wolf Creek. Call or text 334-4066.

WANTED: CAR parts, want to purchase an engine in running condition for a 1999 Buick Century. Robin @ 633-4391

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

VOLUNTEER SHOPPER needed 2 hours a week to fill personal shopping requests of residents at Macaulay Lodge who canĘźt get out on their own to shop. Please call 393-7111

DONʟS FIREWOOD Junction beetle kill spruce Cut to your desired length Kwanlin Dun & Social Services accepted Firewood available for summer delivery Phone 393-4397 EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery • Dry accurate cords • Clean shavings available • VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432

Cars 2010 MUSTANG GT convertible, V8, 5-spd, gold w/black top, heated leather seats, new tires, sequential turn signals, ambient internal lighting, 57,000kms, $25,000 obo.

336-0505 2009 TOYOTA Yaris RS, 2-dr hatchback, 5-spd manual, 140,000kms, P/W, P/L, heated leather seats, tinted windows, good tires, exc cond, well maintained, great on gas, $8,000 obo. 335-1106 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

REACH

2014 Dodge Journey R/T # 7696A..................................$29,299 2012 Kia Sportage EX # 7579A....................................... $21,495 2012 Toyota Venza # 1504 ............................................. $27,290 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S #7388B ................................ $21,290 2011 Nissan PathďŹ nder LE #7513A .............................. $30,400 2012 Toyota Prius C Tech

STOCK #7129

PRICE:

20,290

$

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE STOCK #7007

PRICE:

21,290

$

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Ltd

STOCK #7656A

PRICE: $

39,290

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT STOCK #7594A

PRICE:

13,985

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email: sales@micmac.toyota.ca

2013 TOYOTA Matrix, white, 4-dr hatchback, a/c, am/fm, cd, Bluetooth compatible, roofracks, 31,210kms, $16,000. 334-2586 2012 KIA Rio LX hatchback, 64,000km, manual trans, spacious, dependable, great shape, $11,500 obo. 335-4017 2011 NISSAN Sentra 2.0, grey, 52000km, clean, excellent condition, c/w set of winter tires on rims, $8,900. 668-7001 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 2010 TOYOTA Corolla XR5, premium stereo, auto start, sunroof, performance pkg, clean, 42,000kms, extra set of mounted winter tires, $10,000 obo. 333-9147 2010 TOYOTA Matrix, clean, good tires, reliable, 84,639kms, blue, $9,000 obo.

333-9147 2009 PONTIAC G6 auto, 119,000km, traction & cruise control, sunroof, new brakes, mint condition, 1 owner, mostly highway driven, great gas mileage, $7,000. 689-5208 2007 CHEV Cobalt, 2-dr standard, touch screen DVD player, 140,000km, $4,950.

332-6022 2007 DODGE Caliber sxt hatchback, new tires on alloy rims, interior immaculate condition, power windows, sunroof, black, $11,700 obo. 334-7256 2007 FORD Focus, rose colour, 79,500 “in town� kms, always serviced at dealership, command start, $8,500 obo. 667-4523 2007 PONTIAC G5, exc mechanical condition, well maintained, 134,000 kms, $5,000.

335-0513 for more info 2002 JEEP TJ, black, 108,500km, vg cond, 31�X10.5� summer tires, studded winter tires on rims, not used off-road, $10,000 obo.

867-660-4711

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2006 HONDA CRV, 117,000kms, c/w winter tires & rims, great cond, well maintained, $13,500. 393-2125

1997 FORD Escort wagon, 230,000km, summer & winter tires, well maintained, $1,500.

Brian @ 668-2506 1989 TOYOTA Corolla wagon, auto, a/c, good cond, $750. 333-9899 1988 BUICK LeSabre Limited, runs but needs minor repairs, as is, where is, $600 obo. Call or text Ross 335-7805

2005 HONDA Civic SI, grey, exc cond, 2-dr coupe, 5-spd, 102,000kms, P/W, P/L, extra tires on rims, $9,000. 334-7734

1987 JAGUAR, new Michelin tires, new windshield, tune-up, $5,000. 335-3431

2005 PONTIAC Sunfire, air, tilt, cruise, P/W, P/L, auto, good tires & windshield, excellent on fuel, only 150,000kms, $2,950. 332-6022

1986 TOYOTA Landcruiser 6-cyl diesel, 1014000 kms, Toyota serviced, new engine at 800000kms, lots of rust, runs, $1,200 obo.

667-7684

2005 SUBARU Outback Legacy, 96,000km, heated seats, command start, PS, PW, PL, PB, AC, new Nokian tires, ball joints, tie rod ends, KYB Struts & alignment, low miles, $10,900. 335-2260

1981 CHEVY C10 street rod, 468 ci 425 HP single cab short box, turbo 400 trans, locking diff, new tires, electric water pump, fans, & paint, $8,000. 336-0306

2004 PONTIAC Grand Am 4-dr, V6 auto, air, tilt, cruise p/w, nice car to drive, $3,800.

335-1681 2004 PONTIAC Sunfire, 4-dr, auto, dark blue, new windshield, good tires, CD player, $2,750. 332-6022 2001 LEXUS LS430, pearl white, auto, 4-dr fully loaded, sunroof, heated front/back cream leather seats, new tires/brakes/battery, 75,000 miles, exc cond, clean, hidden headlights, $11,000. 332-1004 2000 FORD Taurus station wagon, V6 auto, p/w, p/d, 216,000kms, summer & new winter tires, seats 8, recent safety, $3,450 obo.

333-0380 2000 T O Y O T A Echo 4-dr sedan, 192,400kms, 5-spd manual, good cond, summer & winter tires on rims, all service records, over 50 mpg on highway, $3,000.

667-4788

1978 MERCURY Grande Marquis, low kms, body in great shape, runs & drives great, a classic. 668-3229 1976 TRANS Am, complete project car, $500 obo. 456-7707 1966 MUSTANG Coupe California car, no rust/dents, new carpet, headliner, windshield, rear suspension, no drive train, $5,000. 456-4981

Trucks

We Sell Trucks!

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2000 CHEV Suburban 4X4. 456-2058 lv msg

Preschool Early Childhood Educator Term Full Time - to possible Permanent Full Time June 22- September 31, 2015 TR’INKE ZHO DAYCARE SALARY: LEVEL 2 - $19.86/HR. CLOSING DATE 4:00PM (PST): JUNE 12, 2015 Reporting to the Tr’inke Zho Daycare Director, this position is responsible for the supervision of children ages three to five years old, including Kindergartners. The position is responsible for carrying out the section program to meets the individual needs of the children in this area, and ensuring YTG regulations are followed at all times. This position works in close partnership with staff of Aboriginal Head Start.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide: Essentials t Experience working with children in an Early Childhood setting or related environment; t Certificate/ Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field; t Experience working in a team environment; t Experience or Knowledge in working with First Nation children and families; t Knowledge of Early childhood development theory, principles and practices; t Knowledge of YTG Child Care regulations; t Ability to maintain and communicate the importance of strict confidentiality; t Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families; t Energy and ability to fit in with a dynamic team working under pressure; t Organizational and time management skills; t Cross Cultural Awareness, sensitivity and understanding; t A win-win approach to problem solving and conflict resolution; t Calm disposition under pressure; Conditions of Employment t Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all Tr’ondek Hwech’in personnel.

Failure to meet this requirement could result in dismissal; t A Criminal Record Check; t Medical Clearance, TB test and Immunization update; t Valid Standard First Aid Certification and CPR; t Attendance at all staff meetings and assisting in volunteer events; t Attending any relevant courses/workshops provided, which includes Early Childhood Development and Han language courses within 6 months of hire; t Schedules consist of 8:00-5:00, 8:15-5:15, 8:30-5:30, and 9:00-5:30. You may be requested to perform any of these eight hour shifts if the need arises; A detailed job description is available upon request.

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Call or text 000-00 0-0000

For more information, contact Human Resources Phone: (867) 993-7100 ext 112 or 126 Fax: (867) 993-6553 | Email: hrjobs@trondek.ca Mail: Tr’ondÍk HwÍch’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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2009 DODGE Ram SLT 3500 Cummins diesel, S axle, flat deck, tow package, power group, rmt start, rear sliding window, built to work & haul, 82,000km, $26,900 obo. email cgr-37@hotmail.com

633-6019 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

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

2015 633-6019 Dog Wash Fundraiser have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

3rd Saturday of each month. Next Date: TH

Saturday, June 20

2009 NISSAN Rogue, 2WD, 133,000kms, auto, new tires, Kelly bluebook price $13,000, Nissan roofrack pkg, $14,000.

633-5155 2008 FORD Escape, Limited Edition, 48,000km, AWD, heated leather seats, moon roof, command start, navigation, $14,500 obo. 332-2093 2007 CHEV 2500HD crew cab 4X4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery, $14,700 obo.

633-4311 2005 GMC 3500 HD SLT, crew cab, diesel, 4wd, 206,000 km, good condition, $17,000.

334-2846 2004 FORD Escape Limited, 142,000km, sunroof, heated seats, leather, backup sensor, remote start, power everything, 2 sets of new tires, a/s & Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter, great cond, $7,950. 332-0058 2004 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4, SuperCrew Cab, 6'6" box, 38,000kms, like new condition, summer & winter tires, $15,000 obo.

334-3537

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

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 2003 DODGE Dakota Sport, 184,000kms, great cond, $7,500. 334-9028

LOST/FOUND t MENDEN HALL SUBDIVISION, MISSING PUREBRED SCHNAUZER, 4 year old male.

His name is Winnie. If found please call Johanne @ 332-4164

LOST

t 7TH AVE & JARVIS. LOST BLACK CAT, neutered male with white on paws and face and missing one eye. Call Mary @ 335-5260. t DOWNTOWN. MISSING BLACK LAB PUPPY. Female, 6 months old, not wearing a collar. Answers to Igor. Last seen on Wheeler Street. If found please call Caleb @ 332-0554 t AISHIHIK ROAD. Missing Pomeranian, 7 years old, answers to Peddles. Please call 634-2808 or 332-8507!

FOUND t None at this time.

2002 CADILLAC Escalade, 184,000kms, after market rims, heated leather front & second seats, removable third row seating, loaded, $9,000 obo. 335-1459 2002 W I N D S T A R LX van, loaded, 124,000km, one owner, exc cond, $4,200.

335-1987 2001 DODGE Durango, V8, fully loaded, no rust or dents, new tires, $1,850. 333-9899

RUNNING AT LARGE...

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

1999 DODGE Caravan, 1 owner, like new, low mileage, $4,000 obo. 668-5718

1981 LAND Cruiser BJ42, diesel, lots of rust but runs & starts good, 227 Squanga Ave, Crestview, $2,500. John @ 633-2332 1979 FORD 3/4 ton Econoline van, 351 rebuilt Windsor, low kms, runs well, good glass, rubber & exhaust, very little rust, $800. 336-4545 1959 INTERNATIONAL project truck, $500 obo. Wayne @ 456-7707 VAN RACK, custom made in California, fits regular-size van, $100 obo. 633-5130 VARIOUS VEHICLES, 1972 Ford truck, $500; S10 Chev $300; 2 BMWs, $500; International bus, camping, $1,000; 3-ton International, $500. 633-2119

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 4 TOYO M/T tires, L/T 265/70/R17, 10-ply, 90%-95% tread, retail $1,860, asking $1,000 obo. 336-4898 PARTING OUT 1987 Toyota 4X4 gas engine w/carburetor, running gear in good shape.

667-6752 or 332-8706

1997 GMC Yukon 2-dr 4X4, 350 Vortec, 135,400 km, complete twg package, Light Force driving lights, roof rack, very clean, $5,000 obo. 633-5236 1992 12 valve Cummins Dodge dually, great shape, 1948 Ford F47 pick-up with many goodies for making a hot rod, serious inquiries only. 668-3229

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LARGE 32L x 24w x 28h portable heavy plastic kennel for auto/airline travel, easy to assemble, no tools needed, good shape inside, has paint spots outside, $30. 633-3332

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles Recreational Powersports and Marine (RPM) Repairs Service, repair and installations for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, chainsaws, marine and more Qualified and experienced mechanic Great rates!

Call Patrick at 335-4181 TAITĘźS CUSTOM TRAILER SALES 2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailers Drive on Drive off 3500 lb axles

by Trailtech - SWS & Featherlight CALL ANYTIME: 334-2194 www/taittrailers.com RONĘźS SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVĘźs, Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg 2006 HONDA VTX 1300 w/windshield, saddlebags, back seat rest, new tires, reliable, exc cond. 393-3211

3 TIRES, LT 285/75 R16, roughly 40% wear left, $50 ea. 668-6911 4 TRUCK tires on rims, P235/75 R17, $200 obo. 633-6961

1997 ASPENCADE 1520 Goldwing, good rubber, lots of extras. 668-3229

1951 OLDS Rocket 88 4-dr project car, believed to be a Yukon car, $2,500 obo.

633-3819

2008 YAMAHA FZ1 sport touring, grey, gold rims, hard saddlebags, larger windscreen & fairings, very low kms, moving, must sell, $6,000 obo.

CARGO BOX, SportRack, 92�x24�x15�, 16 cf, great shape, fittings & lock key included, $225 obo. 335-7184

2008 BAJA 250 Wilderness ATV, like new, low miles, exc cond, $2,500. 633-4656 2009 HONDA ST 1300, 125hp, red, 10,000 mi, extra power for street, built for touring, $9,200. 667-7223

Pets 4-YR-OLD FEMALE Shepherd, 3-yr-old male Lab cross to give away, both fixed, good watch dogs & good with kids. 456-6571 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

1998 CLASSIC Virago 1100, exc cond, 35,000km, exc maintenance. 667-7223 PAIR OF black, hard fibreglass saddle bags with mounting brackets, $50. 668-2486 HONDA METROPOLITAN scooter, mint cond, $2,000. 633-6548 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Road King, engine upgrade to 103cc, 5-spd, detachable tour pack, many chrome extras, full set of tour pack/saddlebag removable liners & travel mug, $18,000. 393-2663 before 9pm

Pet of the Week!

Ezra

LOST: PUREBRED male miniature Schnauzer, missing from Mendenhall Subdivision, answers to ĘťWinnieĘź. Please call 332-4164

2009 YAMAHA V Star 1300 touring cruiser, new tires, leather saddlebags, recent tune-up/oil change, windshield, passenger back rest, $6,500. 333-9020

1999 TOYOTA Tacoma extra cab 4X4, 4-cyl, 5-spd, canopy, racks, good glass & rubber, a/c, cruise, P/S, $6,000 obo. 333-3945 1997 CHEV Astro AWD van, semi-camperized, screened windows, 8-passenger seating, 255,000km, 6-ply summer tires, studded winter tires, well maintained, $2,500 obo.

867-660-4711

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

1991 TOYOTA pick-up, $2,800 obo.

334-9554 for more info

RINCESS

SNOW BLADE for ATV, complete w/base plate, quick attach, 4 1/2 ft wide, 5-way position, $250. 633-4302 YAMAHA 650 street bike, for parts, motor seized, $50 obo. 633-5130 WARRIOR MOTORBIKE, 196cc, automatic, runs good, kids 7-12 yrs old. 689-6194 2009 FUEL injected Yamaha VSTAR 950, almost new, only 8300kms on the clock, winter stored inside, never dropped, includes OEM windscreen, very sweet, $5,000.

334-5196 2005 HONDA VTX 1300 custom big twin, very low mileage, w/shield, bags, floor boards, like new, $6,500 obo. 334-3105

Juanita

I can’t wait to meet you!

633-6019 126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

And more....

You can also check out our award winning website at:

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FUEL TANK to customize Harley Sportster, new, still in box, $150. 633-3638 2005 HARLEY Sportster 883, 11,800 km, windshield, saddlebags, custom seat, roll-bars, hywy pegs, $4,500 firm. 667-4019 or text 335-1996 2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan cruiser 900cc, like new cond, only 1,500 kms, many options/extras, great deal, $6,000. 633-5268

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2004 YAMAHA V-Star 1100, no damages, 7000km, saddlebags, windshield, $5,000.

336-4887

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 Marine

FOR SALE

21ʼ CAMPION fishing machine 210, walk around bow with cuddy, GPS, depth sounder, marine radio, 2 downriggers, 225hp Mercury outboard on pod, with trailer, $6,900. Email me at ekositsin@hotmail.com PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 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 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 23ʼ GLASPLY, 350 Chev marine & Volvo 270 leg, engine requires bolting in & hoses connected, 15 hp Johnson, new canvass, fuel tank, anchor windlass, trailer, $2,500, worth more for parts. 668-4423

1977 CATERPILLAR D-8K

Coming Events

2001 9.5ʼ Frontier camper, exc cond, hot/cold water, 3-burner stove, oven, double sink, north/south queen bed, large fridge, $8,850 obo. 333-9976

JUNE 5, Yukon Bird Club forest and ponds trip near Yukon College with Katie Aitken.

Meet at 6:30pm at student parking lot

ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS “your quiet get away” Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.net www.glacierviewcabins.ca

UTILITY TRAILER, good repair, new wiring, 4ʼXʼ8 bed, 2ʼ sides & tie-down points, will accommodate ATV or sleds, $800. 633-4018

JUNE 9, Birds of Spring and Summer presentation by Ione Christensen at MacBride Museum, 1:30pm

QUEER YUKON: upcoming events for the LGBTQ community and allies. www.queeryukon.com

22ʼ DUTCHMAN Lite 5th wheel, exc cond, 1/2 ton towable. 668-6297 after 5pm

with ripper c/w c-frame and angle blade also “c” blade and hardware.

Excellent condition, u/c 80%

$95,000

2010 JAY Feather Sport travel trailer, 23ʼ, c/w equalizer bars & hitch, immaculate condition, $17,500. 334-9028

PH: 667-7777

FOR SALE

2009 WILDWOOD travel trailer, lg slide, queen walk-around bed, maple cabinets, outside shower, dining table & chairs, equalizer hitch, smoke-free, exc cond, new $34,000, asking $22,000. 334-6652 eves

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

OLDER 18' travel trailer, great cond, no leaks, everything works fine, $1,200 obo.

332-0355

Dustin Russell

TANDEM AXLE KITCHEN DINER 10x30. Located in Whitehorse.

$$8,400

PH: 336-2090

KOMFORT MOTORHOME, Class A, 27ʼ, awesome floor plan, many features, 1986 with 454 Chev chassis, 100,000kms, $14,500. 633-4796.

Aircraft

HIJACKER SLIDER FWH 34 5th wheel hitch, 16,000 lbs, GVW towing, $450 obo.

668-3968

MACGREGOR 19' power sailer, versatile Yukon boat, 50hp Nissan outboard motor, great condition, easy to transport to Yukon lakes or ocean, $8,500. 335-1713

CESSNA 182G Float Plane Wing-X, Horton STOL, bubble windows, leather, float hatches, 90gal fuel, 1,000lbs useful on floats, in Whitehorse, $105,000 Cdn. 250-885-6917

1982 KUSTOM Koach 22' travel trailer, wood heater designed for mobile homes, appliances operate on electric/propane/battery, good working con, good for travel, camping, cabin, rental, $3,900 obo. 334-2378

OLDER 20ʼ Reinell fibreglass boat, boat/hull/leg, trailer good condition, motor seized, project boat, $3,500 obo. 689-6194 OUTBOARD MOTOR, 20hp, 2 stroke, long-shaft, suitable for 12'+ boat, 1997 Mercury Mariner, exc cond, regularly serviced, dependable, c/w 3 props, 1 new in box, $1,800 obo. 668-6534 FRONTIERSMAN FIBREGLASS canoe, older but good cond, $600 obo. 668-6805 WANTED: ANYONE with experience repairing Teslin Freighter canoes, info on sourcing hypalon fabric to tips on process of recovering the boat, email me at hcc.tom@me.com or phone 250-715-5109 1984 17ʼ Campion fibreglass boat w/trailer, capacity 1590 kg, rebuilt 4-cyl OMC inboard, 15hp Johnson 2-cycle, cover, $3,900.

456-4981 2014 ALLY DR 16,5 folding canoe, new, never used, c/w storage/carrying pack and repair material, 16ʼ 5 L, $2,000, no GST. 660-4723 or 332-5450 19.5ʼ Y-STERN chestnut fishing canoe, new canvas, fine craft for wooden boat lovers, $2,500. 667-2389 14ʼ ALUMINUM boat, 25hp Mercury, 1 yr old, tilt trailer & cover, fish finder, all in exc cond, best offer. 393-2868 MERCURY 10ʼ dinghy, great shape, $1,200 obo. 335-8937

Heavy Equipment

on May 29th, 2015.

Service will be announced at a later date.

2012 IGO-LITE by Evergreen, 26'L, 7'7”W, high quality, exc cond, sleeps 6, 145 watt solar panel, centre line weight distribution hitch incl, $24 000. 334-6415

10ʼX30ʼ TANDEM axle kitchen diner, propane burners, $9,400. 336-2029

17 FT CLC exp. sea kayak, includes all accessories, $1,000 firm. 633-6404

Blackjack

2011 STARCRAFT tent trailer, sleeps 8, furnace, fridge, hot water, stove, 2 dinettes, stereo, awning, outdoor shower, pristine condition, selling as we bought a cabin. 633-2121

2007 HARBERCRAFT model 2175 XS jet boat, silver, 200hp, 190 hrs, 21' long x 93" beam, Karavan custom welded trailer console w/2 bench seats, in Faro YT, $30,000 obo. 867-994-2049

30HP SUZUKI outboard motor, c/w controls, missing bottom end & prop but runs great, $350 obo. 633-5130

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TRUCK & camper, 2011 Ford F350 4X4 crew cab, long box, trailer pkg, 67,000kms; 2010 Adventurer 90 FWS camper, stove, oven, fridge, bathroom, heater, both exc cond, will sell separately. 334-3486

Campers & Trailers 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

2008 WESTWIND Wt264 travel trailer, immaculate cond, orignal owner, sleeps 8, queen bed in front, bunk beds in back, 1/2 ton towable at 6500lb gvwr, $14,500 obo.

Call/text 335-2122

2006 24ʼ Ford Adventurer Class C motorhome, V-10, new tires, vg condition, 105,000kms. 332-8811 2012 DOUBLE A tandem axle trailer, 18ʼ w/2ʼ dovetail & vertical ramps, low mileage, exc cond, good tires, elec brakes, 7,000lb axles, $5,400. 335-1106 ROYAL CARGO trailer, 7ʼX16ʼ model, tandem 3,500lb axles, 1 trip to BC since new, $8,000. 867-634-2321 6pm & 8pm 1987 27ʼ motorhome. 668-6931 or 332-9355 2004 PIONEER travel trailer, 23T6 model, large bath, queen size bed, large awning, great condition, $9,800 firm. 633-2580 CHATEAU 2000 travel trailer by Thor, 28', large 14' LR slide, solar panel, fully loaded, vg cond, $16,900 obo, view at corner of Wann Road & Boxwood. 633-4638 or 335-3482 2008 OKANAGAN 26ʼ holiday trailer, excellent cond, 2 slides, c/w equalizer hitch, $17,500. 334-2846 or 456-4377 WELLS CARGO 5X8 enclosed trailer, torsion axle, barn style rear door, exc cond, has 15" wheels w/interior mounted spare, heavy duty interior walls/floors w/1/2 rubberized floor, 4 tie downs. 334-4068

12ʼ CAMPER, exc cond, acdc/propane fridge, stove & oven work well, new double mattress, sleeps 4 comfortably, $1,500 obo.

689-6386 1995 SPORTSMEN 5th wheel travel trailer, 26.5ʼ, all amenities, am/fm/cd player, microwave, new battery & spare tire, just serviced, includes 5th wheel hitch, all clean working order, $8,000. 633-4656 1997 9ʼ Frontier camper, fridge, 3-burner stove, hot & cold water, shower, toilet, good cond, $6,500. 335-3620

Dustin’s Family

It has been ten years since our friend/brother/son has left us to become an angel. As the days and years have passed, your memories have not left us. The kind, funny, hard working, handsome man that you were, is still in our thoughts and prayers.

We miss you, love you, and thank you for watching over us from heaven Dougie!

Dougie Twiss Dec 13th, 1982 - June 3rd, 2005

1990 CORSAIR motorhome, E-350, 27ʼ, 182,902 kms, very clean, $14,500. 660-4406 2008 24ʼ Desert Fox toy hauler, exc cond, low miles, lots of options, $19,900. 393-4700

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2012 BOBCAT S-205, only 200 hrs, fully loaded w/heated cab, a/c, amber strobe light, sound dampening kit, deluxe key pad, 2 buckets, $39,000 obo. 335-1106 GOLD PLANT Trommel, 36ʼ long, 48” diameter, is on a 53ʼ triaxle high-boy, c/w extras, $120,000 + applicable taxes.

780-916-4247, lv msg if no answer HAUL-ALL GARBAGE truck, 15,000 capacity, like new, works with hydraulic cans & small cans for house to house, $43,000 obo.

867-536-7712 CLEAN FILL WANTED in Wolf Creek. Call or text 334-4066.

BOBCAT, INCL forks, bucket & snow plough, $5,000. 633-2119 1967 D8H Cat in working order, another one for part, $25,000 obo. 867-996-2368 SEC Q/C excavator Buckets, digging 65" & cleanup 68", $2,000 ea. 867-996-2368 1988 FREIGHTLINER, good to go, $11,500.

335-0894 BRENTʼS 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

Funeral Services will be held for the late Minnie Rowlands on Saturday, June 6TH, 2015

@ Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake @ 2:30 PM Internment to follow at Lucky Lake Cemetery.

Last Dinner to be held at the Curling Hall in Watson Lake @ 5:00 PM

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THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713 JUNE 10, Yukon Bird Club trip along the Millennium Trail with Jenny Trapnell. Meet at the fish ladder in Riverdale at 6:30pm. This event is wheel-chair accessible YRTA (YUKON Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tuesday June 9, 9:30am, 506 Main St. Grill Guests welcome. Info: 667-2644 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 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 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 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 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 YUKON FOOD for Learning Association AGM Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at noon at the YTA Offices, 2064 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse. Everyone welcome. 633-5352 or ykfoodforlearning@gmail for more info REGISTER YOUR kids for Camp Yukon today! Kids Camps June 28-July 4/July 5-11 and Teen Camp July 12-18. Call 668-4817 or register online at www.bethanychurch.ca

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

YUKON QUEER Film Alliance AGM Thursday June 4, 6pm at 40 Dieppe Dr. All members welcome. Food & 2 short films after business is done

CASARA AGM & BBQ, Thursday June 18, 6pm, at 24 Salmon Trail, Cowley Creek. Our role, after training, is searching for missing aircraft. Interested? Call 633-6686

PORTER CREEK Secondary School Council is holding it's Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 6:30pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association Yukon Championships June 3, sprint on Hillcrest map, start at Elijah Smith School. For info Barbara 668-2306. June 10, mid-distance on Lewes Lake map. For info Brent 335-9070

JACK HULLAND School Council is holding it's Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7pm in the school library.

Everyone is welcome.

YUKON STATUS of Women Council AGM June 16, 5:30-7pm, Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, 503 Hanson Street. Guest Speaker: Hillary Aitken on the Collective Model: A Different Way of Working Together

MASK, PAINTINGS by Suzanne Paleczny, runs June 5-28 at Yukon Artists @ Work Gallery, 4129-4th Ave, hours Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

DOORWAYS INVESTIGATIONS Paranormal Discoveries. Haunted house or establishment? Afraid of your own house? Ease your mind and call 867-689-2127 or text 867-334-2173

F.H. COLLINS School Council regular meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 3rd in the School Library. Everyone welcome.

CPAWS YUKON AGM Tuesday June 23, CPAWS office, 506 Steele Street, 5:30pm barbeque & 6:30 meeting. For more info contact Lisa at 393-8080. Everyone welcome

2015 WDGA Trilogy Challenge, try Disc Golf on June 6. Get everything you need to play for $35, $70 value. Facebook: Whitehorse Disc Golf Association

CHRIS WALTER brings Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to the Yukon, Thursday June 4 at 7pm, Whitehorse Public Library, limited seating. Adults/youth. Free.

HOSPICE WALKING Group Mondays June 1-29, 6:30-8pm. Walk the Millennium trail with others on their grieving journey. To register: 667-7429 or administrator@hospiceyukon.net ARCTIC EDGE Skating Club Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, June 16 at 7pm, Canada Games Centre Boardroom YUKON SOURDOUGH Rendezvous AGM June 11, Fireside Room, Yukon Inn 5:30pm-7:30pm, agenda: fiscal year end date change, changes to constitution and bylaws, honorary member & volunteer of the year RENDEZVOUS SUMMER Bingo Blitz June 4, Elks Lodge, doors open at 4pm, minimum $50 buy in, over $9,500 in prizes. Licence #2015-086 NEXT RIVERDALE Community Association meeting, Thursday June 4, 7pm, in the Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, 38 Lewes Boulevard, upstairs. All Riverdale residents are welcome. Come and join the discussion

LINE OF Life Association Yukon AGM is Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11am, Greenwood Place, 3090 3rd Ave. Join us. Call 867-667-6945 for info

RIVERDALE COMMUNITY Association AGM Tuesday June 23, 7pm, in the Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, 38 Lewes Boulevard, upstairs. All Riverdale residents are welcome. Come see what weĘźve been doing

NON-RESTRICTED PAL Canadian Firearms Safety Course, Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, Grey Mountain Road, Saturday & Sunday June 20 & 21, 8:30am, $120 cash or cheque, 633-6202 to register

HORSESHOES. MONDAYS starting June 1 at 7pm, Pepsi Softball Centre in Takhini. Beginners welcome. Horseshoes available, but if you have some bring them along. Info: Deb @ 633-3842

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LPN ASSOCIATION Meeting June 17, 7pm, Thompson Center Fireside Room. Get updated information regarding liability Insurance, lobbying government and other important plans. Any questions Call Keri COME TRY THE YUKONĘźS first training camp for backpackers and hunters!

Training for all levels of fitness outside at Emile Tremblay School June 30 to July 29.

Only 25 spots, so book soon! wickedramfitness@outlook.com HAPPY 90TH Birthday to United Church of Canada. Come for baking and juice on Wednesday, June 10th, 11am-1pm, rain or shine, 6th & Main St. All welcome, and itĘźs free. 667-2989

WHITEHORSE G E N E R A L Hospital Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting: Mon. June 8, 7:30pm at WGH. New members welcome. Info: 667-2087 PGI IS June 27, 2015 at Mountain View Golf Club. We are still looking for contributer, volunteers or sponsors. Call us at Yukon Learn 668-6280 COPA FOR Kids is flying Saturday June 6 9:30am at Whitehorse Airport. Free for kids 8 to 17. Learn about aviation in the Yukon.

BBQ courtesy of Grey Mtn Lions. 334-3555.

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 JUNE 6, Yukon Bird Club summer songbirds trip with Ted Murphy-Kelly at Albert Creek, Upper Liard. Meet at banding station at 7:30am 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

WHITEHORSE UNITED Church garage sale, downtown @ 6th & Main St, Saturday June 6, 9am-12noon, variety of goodies, hotdogs, baking & coffee, rain or shine!

667-2989

YUKON PRIDE: 24+ Hours of Gaylight.

Events for the LGBTQ community and allies, June 25 - 27. Parade, picnic, dance and more! Details at www.queeryukon.com.

WANTED: YUKON Art Society looking for volunteers to help with Arts Up Front on July 15-19 at the Whitehorse Waterfront Wharf.

Various positions available, contact for more info. 667-4080

Services

FASSY PARENT/CAREGIVER support group meeting June 11, 2015, 6:30pm -9pm, FASSY office, 4141B 4th Ave, Whitehorse.

Come and share your experiences, knowledge and wisdom. Info 867-821-3431.

THE WHITEHORSE Mud Boggs, June 27th, see the Trucks @10am, races start@11am.

Contact Tamara 334-8453

Births! Birthdays! Weddings!

Graduations! Anniversaries!

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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

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

MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FOOD?

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

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ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •General Handyman Services •Light Carpentry, Drywall, etc •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʟs Discount 332-7879

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

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DRUG PROBLEM?

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Anonymous MEETINGS: Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. <BYTE> Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Ave. <Many Rivers>

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668-2963 Bobcat Services Now Available &YDBWBUJOH t 5SVDLJOH 4FQUJD 4ZTUFN t %SJWFXBZT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 FREELANCE CATSKINNER Retired too early.

Looking for Dozer to run this season.

Any size, location or type of work.

Good at finish work on small ones or ripping and bulking on big ones.

40+ years of experience.

Will consider supervisory work or training young ones but prefer just moving dirt, lots of dirt w/ no wear & tear.

867-689-1998 dougsack@outlook.com 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

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

8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St. 8:00 pm No Puffin (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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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

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

JOSEF GRAF PAINTING Certified Journeyman for 20 seasons Residential & Commercial Free estimates and consultations 335-2300 Master quality in the Yukon

PAINTING Williamson Yukon Services offers int/exterior, redo decks, fences, sheds etc.

Reputable, reliable, reasonable.

18 years in Yukon Ph. 333-0403 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 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC Now serving the Communities Residential • Commercial New and Renovations Licensed • Bonded • Insured Over 30 years experience Lance 867-332-2623 tnorthel@gmail.com JUDEʼS PAINTING & HOME RENOVATIONS •Interior & Exterior painting •Kitchen/bathroom renovations •Hardwood & Laminate flooring •Tile •Window & door installation Additions, sheds & water rooms Call 334-6175 judewaldman@gmail.com

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

Mayo, YT Friday

1:30PM Health Centre

Old Crow, YT Friday

1:30PM Health Centre

Pelly Crossing, YT Friday

Lost & Found

1:30PM Health Centre 1:30PM Health Centre

Telegraph Creek, BC Tuesday

8:00PM Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin, YT

GOLF CLUB set with bag & 2-wheel folding cart, $100 obo. 668-3968

COLLECTORS BIKE, rare, 1990 Honda Pacific Coast Touring 800, mechanically excellent, new tires, 22km, $2,500. 333-9020 BIKE TRAILER, Bob Yak, single wheeler, vg shape, axle/quick release included, fits 26” 27.5” 29” and 700C wheels, $225 obo.

335-7184

OPEN HOUSE Fox Lake Local Area Plan

The purpose of the open house is to present the background information for the Fox Lake area.

LOST: KAYAK paddle, lost last summer at Army Beach, white blades/blue shaft, call if you found it. 667-4440 LOST: KEYS downtown on May 26, one key has yellow tag on it, reward offered. Please call 604-290-5425 FOUND: CANOE floating down upper Yukon river around midnight 30/5/15, towed it back home with contents, to claim please describe, will keep for 2 weeks then itʼs gone.

250-254-1945

Business Opportunities HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 For Details.

WHITEHORSE DOWNTOWN Hotel for Sale email: contact@uciilink.net 604-285-1111 Specialty Italian Ice-Cream/Gelato business for sale.

Located in Carcross, a popular summer destination for hikers, bikers, day-trippers and tourists.

With an average of over 100,000 visitors during the summer, being your own boss is attainable!

Great name, turn-key equipment, shippers, and contacts are set up with room to expand if you have the vision and drive.

Call (867) 335-1937 SUCCESSFUL WEEKLY community newspaper, central Alberta. Excellent web marketing presence. 27,000 circulation. Owner approaching retirement. If you are serious about wanting to own your own newspaper contact Joyce, 403-575-0090. Email: jeweb1@xplornet.com.

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Sports Equipment EXCELLENT STARTER board, mid-range quality, adj bindings, 54" long, excellent edges/bottom, top like new with stomping pad (req no finishing), appraised at $250, asking $150. 336-4898 RALEIGH SERENGETI, gently used, fits 5'6 to 6', $75; Raleigh Rocky, Blue, fits 5'6 - 6', $35. 668-2486

Watson Lake, YT

MEN'S RIGHT hand Wilson golf clubs w/nearly new carry/stand bag, Dunlop 460cc driver, 3W, 4,5,7,9, putter, & 2 wedges. Carlos @ 334-1013

1:30PM Health Centre

YORK 1001 universal gym, all attachments, $100 obo. 332-7879

13' X 10' oval trampoline with no safety net, must be disassembled for moving, $285 firm.

668-2939

LOST: PUREBRED male miniature Schnauzer, missing from Mendenhall Subdivision, answers to ʻWinnieʼ. Please call 332-4164

Wednesday 7:00PM Wellness Centre #4 McLeary Friday 1:30PM Health Centre Friday

FREE, OLDER motorized treadmill, working condition. 332-7879

TRAIL BIKE, good condition, for kids, has attachment to adult bike, $130. 689-6194

The EMR Land Planning branch, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are holding a public open house for Fox Lake local area planning process.

Ross River, YT Friday

HOCKEY EQUIPMENT, fit 13-16 youth, Nike/Bauer shoulder pad, knee/chin pad, short/pants & helmet, c/w Grit stand up bag, new condition, $250 obo. 667-8018

WATER SKIS, Wetline injection molded composite, new, $100. 668-3968

LOST: SMALL male Pomeranian dog on the Aishihik Road evening of March 16, 2015.

Looks like a fox. Please call 332-8507

1:30PM Health Centre

Haines Junction, YT Friday

TITAN DRYWALL Taping & Textured Ceilings 27 years experience Residential or Commercial No job too small Call Dave 336-3865

DOUBLE KAYAK, Pelican, new, $500; single kayak, Pelican, with pedals, $500.

335-3431

When: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Where: Fox Lake Campground For more information, please visit online: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/fox_lake_local_area_plan.html Or Contact: Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Planning branch Tomoko Hagio • 867-667-3179 or 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3179 tomoko.hagio@gov.yk.ca Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Amanda Taylor • (867) 668-3613 ext. 285 ataylor@taan.ca Kwanlin Dün First Nation John Meikle • (867) 633-7859 john.meikle@kdfn.net

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Are requested from civils, building or landscaping contractors for the PURCHASE AND REMOVAL of the following materials currently located and stockpiled in the Marwell Industrial are of Whitehorse: 1. Approximately 3,000 cubic meters of organics/topsoil 2. Approximately 200 cubic meters of woodchips For an information package please contact our office via email before the closing date of June 8, 2015 via email at: office@canyoncityconstruction.com or phone at 633-6585.

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16ʼ INFLATABLE 25hp Johnson outboard, $2,500 obo. 334-3607 BIKE RACK, 3 bikes, for car by SportRack, $50. 335-3477

Advertising It’s good for you.

Livestock 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.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #2015-027 2015–2017 Aishihik Lake Whitefish Monitoring Program

Yukon Energy Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified fisheries consulting/contracting firms to perform the annual whitefish monitoring program at Aishihik Lake. The Corporation anticipates entering into a two year contract with an option for a third year. The monitoring program will consist of two methods of juvenile lake whitefish monitoring in the summer, with a report to be generated by year end.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “2015-2017 Aishihik Lake Whitefish Monitoring Program” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m.

June 19, 2015 Yukon time, at the Corporation’s main office building, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, or via email.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

2 SWINE farrowing pens @ $400. 633-2119

7-YEAR-OLD RED Dun quarterhorse, gelding. 867-536-2633 for more info

LOOKING FOR a good home for my 3 female small standard donkeys, registered, mother and 2 daughters, very cute, friendly and calm. 393-3477

CHILDʼS CAR seat, gently used, $25.

633-5009

FEMALE BABY goat, 2 months old, 50/50 Alpine/Nubian, $200. 332-8996

SMALL TOTʼS fold up playpen for travel, used once, $30. 334-7545

1-YR-OLD FEMALE goat, dehorned, exc health, 1/2 Swiss Alpine breed, must be picked up in Haines Junction, $150.

634-2501 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

PUG PUPPIES, 2 males @ $500 ea, 2 females @ $700 ea, have their first shots & deworming. 633-5362 to view MASSEY DISC seed drill, working condition, $500. 633-3608 2 WINTEC saddles, 1 English leather saddle, all in good condition, $200 ea. 334-3216 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 HAY FOR SALE 830 lb Brome round bales, $80 each OR 10 or more bales, $65 each Phone 867-668-2407

Baby & Child Items BABY SWING, good cond, $10. 668-5185 CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903

BABY PRAM/STROLLER, dark blue/white w/rain cover & large basket, Chicco Bell Epoque $145, Jeep Wrangler stroller, dark blue/yellow, easy fold down $35, baby car seat $20, all vg cond. 334-8847

Childcare ROSIEʼS DAY HOME Opening May 1, 2015 We will have openings for children 18 months and older Owner has been running the day home for over 15 years Call 668-3448 LOOKING FOR LIVE-IN NANNY for 4 children.

High energy, responsible person needed to help care for our 4 kids.

Room and board provided.

Wage negotiable depending on experience, 20-40 hours/week.

Must be willing to work irregular schedule.

Light house cleaning duties.

Start date: ASAP. Call 633-4577 or emai jamesminifie@gmail.com

Furniture

PUBLIC TENDER

KING SIZE bed w/box spring, like new, $600. 335-5352

PUBLIC TENDER

GAME MANAGEMENT ZONE SHEEP SURVEY 2015

4 BAR chairs, $40 for all, 2 good cond, 2 need minor repair, patio tables, $25, coffee table, $20. 336-1406 or 668-6446

Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Addition & Renovation Tender Package TP-03 (Mechanical) & TP-04 (Electrical) Dease Lake, BC

BUILDING UPGRADE YUKON HOUSING UNIT #870700 - 527 DOUGLAS DR, FARO, YUKON

TNDC is inviting contractors to submit stipulated prices for the supply of all labour and materials for two separate tender packages for the addition and renovation to an existing TNDC-owned garage and administrative building in Dease Lake, BC. The project includes renovation of 6,215 square feet of existing wood frame construction and the addition of 7,100 square feet of new wood frame construction.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 25, 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 June 23, 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 Robin Chambers at (867) 6675989.

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

To obtain a proposal package please contact Matthew Sills at (867) 393-5335, or matthew.sills@yec.yk.ca.

PUBLIC TENDER

These are the third and fourth of five tender packages.

TP-03 Mechanical Includes, but is not limited to the following: boiler and radiant heating system & distribution, unit heaters, heating coil piping, radiant baseboards, plumbing, washroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures, outside services, septic tank, water line relocation, air handling unit, ducting and fire dampers, gills, louvers and diffusers, fire extinguishers, oil interceptor system, in-slab sump and drainage, exterior drain pipe, propane systems fitting, propane overhead radiant heaters, fume exhaust systems, seismic restraint and coordination with other contracts, and their respective schedules, on site.

TP-04 Electrical Includes, but is not limited to the following: electrical/Data Voice Raceways and terminations, cables and wiring systems, 0-1000v wiring systems, fastening and support for electrical systems, junction, pull boxes and cabinets, outlet boxes, conduit boxes and fittings, breaker panel backboards, interior and exterior lighting fixtures, emergency lighting units, exit signs, motion detectors, key-pad entry pads, security system, smoke detectors, seismic restraint and coordination with other contracts, and their respective schedules, on site.

Sealed tenders, completed in conformance with the contract documents provided, will be received up to 4:00 pm local time Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the offices of: Carlyle Shepherd & Co. 2nd Floor, 4544 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1P8 Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Block D, 6504 Highway 37 Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 866-827-8632 (toll-free) 250-771-5482 Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd. Suite 26, 1114 Front Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1A3 Contract documents will be made available at the same addresses above.

Technical questions will be received by email only and may be directed to Kelly Edzerza-Bapty, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (kelly@kza.yk.ca).

Electronic drawings for TP-03 and TP-04 may be requested at the email address above. Architectural and structural drawings (TP-01) are also available electronically. It is the Tenderer’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with all available information.

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.

Site Visit: June 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Environment

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #2015-028 2015–2017 Mayo River Monitoring Program

Yukon Energy Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified fisheries consulting/contracting firms to perform annual ecological monitoring programs on the Mayo River. The Corporation anticipates entering into a two year contract with an option for a third year. The monitoring program will consist of several methods of ecosystem and fish monitoring at several intervals year-round, with a summary report to be generated each year.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “2015–2017 Mayo River Monitoring Program” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. June 19, 2015 Yukon time, at the Corporation’s main office building, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, or via email.

To obtain a proposal package please contact Matthew Sills at (867) 393-5335 or at matthew.sills@yec.yk.ca.

8-PLACE DINING room table & chairs, solid mahogany, 54X36X36 without leaf, 54X54X36 with leaf in, offers. 633-5155

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CARE & MAINTENANCE AT THE KETZA RIVER SITE Project Description: Government of Yukon is soliciting proposals for the provision of services for the on-going operation, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and monitoring of the Ketza River Property former mine site to protect persons, property and the environment.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 26, 2015. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Geena Grossinger at (867) 4563915.

Mandatory Site Visit: June 17, 2015 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

Energy, Mines and Resources

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 LEATHER BURGUNDY office chair, $40.

334-8318

SWIVEL ROCKER chair w/rocker Ottoman, $150. 334-4568

LA-Z-BOY LOVESEAT recliner, lt. olive green, like new, $900 obo. 633-2676

VINTAGE DANISH teak desk, roll-top, wide drawers, great condition, $375. 456-2201

SOLID WHITE oak kitchen table, recently refinished, $100. 334-9531 LOVESEAT, BEIGE chenille, non-smoking no-pet household, like new, $290. 393-4366 BUNK BEDS, frames only, can also use individually for single beds, $50. 633-5130 SOFA, LIKE new, brown fabric with accents, $400 obo. 668-6721 SINGLE BED, Posturpedic, box spring, steel frame, mattress, mint cond, $100. 633-2837

LARGE WOOD office desk, 3 drawers each side & matching credenza, 2 large metal filing cabinets, one shelf type w/4 shelves, other drawer type w/4 drawers. 633-6553

OLDER WOODEN desk w/centre drawer, 2 banks of drawers incl large drawer & 2 paper trays, $100. 633-2602

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 CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability?

Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

3/4 SIZE (48" wide) Searsopedic mattress, boxspring & frame, good condition, very clean, can deliver to home, $50. 668-4321

Good Night!

Wind up your day with everything you need.

IMPERIAL LOYALIST solid cherry bedroom furniture set, 5-drawer dresser w/mirror, 2 drawer desk w/chair, night stand w/drawer, queen size bedframe, mattress & boxspring incl, $1,000 obo. 633-3266

WANTED: FUTON base in good condition.

668-4308 L-SHAPED COMPUTER desk w/2 cupboards & attached printer stand, $50.

633-2602

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Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h

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Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice.

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.

Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations Ă lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Office avant la date limite indiquĂŠe sur le prĂŠsent avis.

Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrĂŠtariat de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Office au 867-456-3980.

LAND LOTTERY AND TENDER

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm #2 - 407 Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

PUBLIC TENDER SUPPLY OF AIRPORT ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 23, 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

Information is available from: Land Management Branch 3rd Floor, Room 320 Elijah Smith Building 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Or online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands Deadline: Lottery and tender applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., June 19, 2015.

Lottery Draw and Tender Opening: Applications for the lottery will be drawn at 1:00 p.m., June 23, 2015 and the Tender Opening will take place at 1:00 p.m., June 25.

Both events will take place in Room 1A, Elijah Smith Building.

Applicants and the general public are welcome to attend the draw.

All successful applicants will be notiÂżed the next day.

For more information contact the Land Management Branch at (867) 667-5215 or Toll-free 1-800-661-0408 local 5215.

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES Project Description: Provision of laboratory analytical services related to the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 17, 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 Amanda Janssens at (867) 4566150.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

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POOL LINER REPLACEMENT BEAVER CREEK POOL - BLDG. #3122 BEAVER CREEK, YUKON 2015/2016 Project Description: Supply and Installation of new 60 mils reinforced PVC membrane Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 16, 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 Rob Kelly at (867) 667-8980.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The information displayed is as of date and time of opening and is not modified based on the results of the Compliance Review.

View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is June 23, 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 Rob Kelly at (867) 667-8980.

Site Visit Scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 1:30 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.

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

Highways and Public Works

Highways and Public Works

Whistle Bend and Ingram Subdivisions Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Management Branch is holding a land lottery and tender in the Whistle Bend Subdivision for 28 single family lots, 22 duplex lots (11 sites), six multifamily lots (tender) and one commercial lot (tender). One multifamily lot and one townhouse site (4 lots) will also be available by tender in the Ingram Subdivision.

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