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NDP hammers government for operating costs of Whistle Bend continuing care centre cial administration manual, “For each project, departments are required to include in the plan such things as … the total he NDP is insisting that estimated capital cost of the something’s fishy about project and the financial and the Yukon government’s human resources required to estimate of what it will cost to run the Whistle Bend continu- complete the project, including the resulting O&M impact ing care facility. of the project.”

But the government mainHighways and Public Works tains it’s done nothing wrong.

Minister Scott Kent told the In the legislative assembly News that an operations last week, Health Minister estimate was included in the Mike Nixon said the governsubmission to the management has estimated it will ment board for the Whistle cost about $28 million per Bend facility. But he didn’t year to operate and maintain confirm whether that figure the Whistle Bend centre. That was $28 million – the estimate number, which works out to that Nixon mentioned in the about $500 per bed per day, is based on the current operating legislative assembly.

Moorcroft has tabled a mocosts of Copper Ridge Place, tion asking the government another long-term care facility to release the estimate in the in Whitehorse. management board submisBut NDP MLA Lois Moorsion. croft said it doesn’t make But cabinet spokesperson sense to assume it will cost the Dan Macdonald said that mansame amount to run the two agement board submissions facilities. She pointed out that are confidential, and the NDP the Whistle Bend centre will knows it. provide services that Copper “That’s why they’re saying Ridge Place does not.

‘Release it,’ because they know “What you need to note here is that the Copper Ridge facility it’s privileged information,” he said. does not have a palliative care Premier Darrell Pasloski also ward. It doesn’t have a mental lashed out when Moorcroft health ward,” she said. “Those questioned whether the govcosts (for the Whistle Bend ernment followed the finanfacility) won’t be the same as cial administration manual $500 a day. Those costs will be requirements during question more than $500 a day.” period.

On Monday in the legisla“I am very disappointed that ture, Nixon appeared to back again we hear the opposition off the $28-million estimate, blaming and accusing govsaying the government simply ernment employees of doing has “an idea of the order of something improper or, in this magnitude of the cost.” case, illegal,” he said.

“We do not have an apMoorcroft is also arguing proved budget yet for the that Yukon government conO&M costs for running the tracts issued to a B.C. Crown new Whistle Bend continuing corporation should have care facility,” he said. “That’s a produced a detailed operations couple of years out.” and maintenance estimate.

But Moorcroft said that Partnerships BC was awardYukon’s management board ed two contracts, totalling requires an operations and $875,000, to provide advice maintenance estimate prior about procurement for the to approving the budget for a Whistle Bend project. capital project, so the governKent said the corporation ment should have more than helped the Yukon government an idea of what the cost will be. save money on the project.

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$158 million in the budget and it’s now $146.6 (million),” he said. “Obviously part of that is due to the work and the support that Partnerships BC provided for us.”

Moorcroft pointed to a document available on the Partnerships BC website, which outlines the different cost analyses the corporation offers, including operations and maintenance estimates.

“Will the minister of Highways and Public Works stand up and tell the Yukon public whether Partnerships BC’s $875,000 procurement study produced the O&M costs to operate Whistle Bend with its full suite of services and not a rough estimate based on Copper Ridge?” she asked in the legislature on Tuesday.

Kent did not answer her, but he later told the News that Partnerships BC would typically calculate operating costs only for public private partnerships, when a contractor is hired to manage the operations. In this case, the government is managing operations itself, so that calculation wasn’t necessary.

“We didn’t have them consider the operations and maintenance piece. We just looked for procurement advice,” he said. “It was up to government to do the modelling and the O&M estimates.”

Still, the opposition parties seem determined to figure out what those estimates are. Both Moorcroft and Liberal Leader Sandy Silver have now tabled motions calling on the government to release detailed estimates of the operating costs.

“I don’t want to speculate. I really don’t know whether the government is holding back on the information … or whether they have failed to produce a number,” Moorcroft said. “We would encourage them to be open and to come clean with the information. … The government should be showing us the math.”

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Yukon study finds high levels of FASD in the justice system business days.

Staff looked at medical records and interviewed family members when possible Yukon study has found before coming to a conclusion, people in the territory’s McLachlan said. justice system are much Wenda Bradley often gets an more likely to have fetal alcohol up-close view of how FASD can spectrum disorder than the genintersect with the courts. eral population.

As executive director of the Health Canada estimates Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society about one per cent of Canadians Yukon she has many clients who have the disability. According to preliminary findings of a Depart- have been involved with the justice system. ment of Justice study, the prevaShe said she expected the lence within the Yukon justice Justice Department’s findings to system is about 17.5 per cent. be much higher.

FASD is a disability caused “Based on the work that we when a mother consumes alcodo, the group that we have that hol during pregnancy. People we work intensely with, we have with FASD can have developabout a 34 per cent rate involvemental disabilities, problems with memory, and difficulty with ment with the justice system,” she said. sequencing events and underIn order to conclude someone standing consequences. had FASD, the team working for Advocates have long suggested that people with FASD are the Justice Department had to have strong evidence of drinking more likely to end up in front of during pregnancy. a judge, but the work by the JusThat’s not always easy to tice Department is a rare source come by and that makes it hard of quantifiable Canadian data.

“Of course it’s always difficult to diagnose people, Bradley said.

“With an adult population to hear that kind of a number that proof can be lost or not and to see that level of disability known if the person has been adoverrepresented in a justiceopted into a family and/or (the based setting,” said lead reissue is) not wanted to be talked searcher Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan. about.”

“But I’m pleased that we now Bradley said people with have that data because it actually FASD frequently end up in court empowers us to understand the on charges like parole violanature of the problem better, to tions because they either can’t be able to make a change.”

Over 18 months between 2014 remember or struggle to follow the conditions a judge had put and 2015, a team including a in place. doctor and a psychologist met For some people the original with about 80 adults between the charge could have happened ages of 18 and 40. Participants 13 years ago, but they’ll still be all lived in Whitehorse either in involved with the justice system custody at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre or outside of jail because they keep breaching their conditions, she said. but under a probation order, for Bradley said there needs to example. be more one-on-one support for Participants got a medical people with FASD. That includes evaluation, an assessment by having someone to help with the psychologist and completed complex tasks like finances, an interview about their background. That took about two securing safe housing and naviAshley Joannou News Reporter

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society Yukon executive director Wenda Bradley says she’s surprised a study on FASD in the Yukon justice system didn’t find a higher percentage of people with the disability. gating problems with the justice system – “and to do that as soon as possible because folks keep going in and out of the system and that’s not healthy, emotionally or physically, for people to be doing that.”

Reports on FASD and the justice system are few and far between. In 2006-2007 a study by Corrections Canada found a 10 per cent rate in federally sentenced men.

McLachlan said the team took special care to make sure people who took part in the Yukon study benefitted after it was over.

Each participant was given a four to five page report that broke down, in plain language, details of their strengths and weaknesses. They were referred to other services if the team thought that might help.

The feedback was something “that they could take with them to share with a service provider or family member to help under-

stand them better,” she said.

A member of the staff also stayed on for an extra six months after the interviews were over so participants would have someone to call if they had questions or needed information repeated.

“Sometimes it’s a lot of information to take in when you’re hearing information about the areas that you’re struggling in or needs that you might have,” McLachlan said.

A final report on the study will be completed in the next six to eight months. That will include a more detailed breakdown of the findings for all the people who participated, not just those with FASD. “Preliminary evaluation of the data also suggests significant rates of cognitive impairment, addiction and mental health difficulties,” according to a department press release.

The final report will also delve into more specifics about which

areas, like focus or memory, the group struggles with most.

“As we analyze all the information now – how are they doing, where are their strengths, where are their areas of more need at a more detailed level – that’s actually what lets us know how they’re doing and what kind of things they might benefit from,” McLachlan said.

There’s no word on exactly what changes might come out of this study.

The Department of Justice says it’s waiting for all the data to be compiled before it starts working on any big policy shift.

As it stands, all correctional officers working at the jail take a course on FASD as part of their basic training. There’s also someone on staff who can train jail case workers on how to work with people with FASD. The department hasn’t said how many people have actually taken that training.

Meanwhile, there’s a growing contingent of people who argue that FASD should be taken into consideration by judges when sentencing an offender.

It’s something the Canadian Bar Association has spent years calling for. Yukon’s former MP Ryan Leef tabled a private member’s bill in 2014 that would have made changes to the Canadian Criminal Code, but he later withdrew the bill, saying there wasn’t enough time for it to become law before the last election.

Current MP Larry Bagnell has tabled a very similar private member’s bill since taking over the job.

Unlike Leef, who was stuck at the 130th position to have his bill heard, Bagnell drew position 34.

He tabled his bill in February but no date has been set for when it might come up for second reading.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Teslin petition calls on Yukon government to reconsider plans for liquor store Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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he debate over whether to allow a liquor store in Teslin spilled into the legislative assembly last week.

Last Thursday NDP MLA Kate White tabled a petition from the community that was signed by nearly 200 residents asking the Yukon government to reconsider the idea.

The petition also called on the government to hold a public consultation over the issue, and to consider investing in other projects that could be more beneficial to the community.

About 450 people live in Teslin. As it stands, alcohol is only available at the Yukon Motel and Restaurant.

NDP MLA Kevin Barr said a government liquor store would make a wider selection of alcoholic beverages cheaper and more readily accessible in Teslin.

“Many community members are concerned about the social problems and impact on the social fabric of their community that this could have,” he said.

He then asked Stacey Hassard, the minister responsible for the Yukon Liquor Corporation as well as the MLA for Pelly-Nisutlin, whether a public

consultation would be held in the community.

Hassard said two community meetings had been held so far and that he’d continue to go door-to-door to find out more about the community’s feelings towards the idea.

He also said he hadn’t seen the petition and that some residents had told him they’d signed without fully understanding the project’s implications in the community.

“I have never been in favour of or opposed to the project,” he replied to Barr.

“I’m simply doing what I believe an MLA should do, and that is, when you’re brought

forward a question, to do the due diligence and do the consultation that is required.”

Barr said Teslin residents have mentioned other potential projects, such as the construction of a swimming pool, which would contribute positively to the community.

In January 2015, the Village of Teslin and the Teslin Tlingit Council published their joint community development plan, which outlines capital and infrastructure projects for the next decade.

A new swimming pool was at the top of the wish list. But high operations and maintenance costs have prevented that proj-

ect from being realized.

The community expects the pool would cost about a half million dollars, and between $35,000 and $317,000 per year to maintain, according to past research.

Hassard said he’s been told the community doesn’t want a pool anymore.

“When the First Nation or the local municipal government is approached with the idea of a swimming pool they say, “No, absolutely not. We can’t afford it. We’re not interested. Please don’t approach your government about building us a swimming pool.”

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Yukon River breakup breaks records Caley, and he walked away with $4,340.

News Reporter The ice pool in Dawson is the oldest one in the world, said hen the ice broke Paul Robitaille, marketing and on the Yukon River Saturday records were events manager with the Klondike Visitors Association. broken along with it.

Each year a tripod with a In a tradition that stretches clock is set up on the ice about back about 120 years, Dawson City residents place annual bets 100 feet from shore over the strongest part of the river. on when the ice will start to A cord hanging from the trimove on the river. pod detects when the ice breaks This year the ice officially and cuts power to the clock. broke April 23, at 11:15 a.m., It’s a step up from how things knocking five days off the previused to run, according to Caley. ous record from April 28, 1940. “Everyone who was livThat’s the earliest the ice has broken in Dawson since records ing there used to dump their garbage on the ice and when began in 1896. they saw it moving that was the This year’s winner, Brian origin of the ice pool, I think.�

Stethem, made a near-perfect A local Dawson charity, the guess. He was off by one IODE, took on running the ice minute, said organizer Joyce Ashley Joannou

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Joyce Caley displays the time of the Yukon River ice break-up in Dawson City. Brian Stethem’s winning guess was one minute off the actual time. pool some time in the ‘40s.

Half the money raised each year goes to the winner of the pool and the other half goes to the charity.

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worked with the homeowner to extinguish the fire.

Fire information officer George Maratos said the fire was lit last December to burn brush, but it wasn’t properly put out at the time.

During the winter, the embers smouldered beneath the snow, and the fire reignited after the snow had melted off.

Maratos said this type of fire, called a holdover fire, is fairly common.

He said people should remember to fully extinguish their fires, even in the winter, to prevent holdover fires from occurring. “You want to douse the fire with water and stir it and douse it again and make sure it’s cold to the touch,� he said.

This fire was very small, measuring just 0.1 hectares. To put that in perspective, one hectare is about the size of two football fields.

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to this year’s fire season. Maratos said above-average temperatures and an early snowmelt are to blame.

Still, a fire this early in the season doesn’t necessarily mean the wildfire season will be busier than usual.

Maratos said human activity, lightning strikes and rainfall will determine how many wildfires are ignited this summer. “We’re not expecting it to be an extremely dry summer, but it can be challenging to forecast too far ahead,� he said. “It’s really hard to predict. You prepare for the worst season and you hope for the best season.�

Wildland Fire Management is reminding the public that burning permits are required for any open fires in the territory except campfires between April 1 and Sept. 30. Permits are free of charge and are available at local fire district or Energy, Mines and Resources offices. Within Whitehorse city limits, permits must be obtained from the City.

Fire officials are also asking residents to keep their fires to a manageable size, to avoid burning in windy conditions and to ensure fires are always monitored and fully extinguished.

Wildfires should be reported immediately to 1-888-798-FIRE (3473).

Contact Maura Forrest at maura.forrest@yukon-news.com

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Extreme skier killed near Haines Summit after accident fixture,” Salin said.

“He was there in the dark before the lifts opened and he didn’t come down until the lifts were Whistler, B.C. skier known closed,” he said. for his sense of adventure “Even then, he’d still be hiking and positive outlook on life up the hill after that and ski patrol died last week near the Haines would be yelling at him to get off Summit after he fell off a cliff. the mountain.

Maxim Arsenault, 36, was work“He was the most passioning with a film crew shooting an extreme ski video when he fell ap- ate skier I’ve ever met, and that’s proximately 30 feet and was buried saying a lot considering where we by an avalanche he likely triggered, live.”

Originally from the Montreal according to Philippe Brient, presiarea, Arsenault served in the Canadent of Atlin Search and Rescue. dian Armed Forces before moving Arsenault’s friends told Brient they did their best to find him and to British Columbia to pursue his passion for skiing and mountain dig him out, but it was too late. biking.

Toby Salin was one of ArSalin described him as a “real senault’s best friends. Salin set up skier’s skier” who took calculated a Facebook page in his friend’s risks but never in the name of honour and tributes have been fame or fortune. flowing in constantly, he said.

A few years ago Arsenault be“Thanks for loving skiing and gan drawing more and more attenmountains as much as you did. tion from magazines and extreme You inspire a lot of people to love skiing film producers. the ski life a little more,” wrote “He’d go up there and find the Kate Covello. biggest lines on the mountain and Salin and Arsenault met on find a way down,” Salin said. the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb, “He was doing it in a safe manwhere Arsenault was a “permanent Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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Maxim Arsenault, an extreme skier from Whistler, B.C., died near the Haines Summit last week when he fell off a cliff and was buried by an avalanche. ner, though. It was a freak accident.

“When you expose yourself like that, eventually you’ll have an accident.”

According to Brient, Atlin Search and Rescue received a distress call from the Atlin RCMP detachment at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Seven volunteer members of the team traveled 170 kilometres

by helicopter to the site, over the White Pass area and finally to the Haines Summit area.

“Visibility was excellent and the team located the group quickly,” Brient said.

Members of Arsenault’s group had prepared a landing pad for the helicopter on a relatively flat glacier.

From the landing area it took the search and rescue team about

15 minutes to reach Arsenault’s body, Brient said.

Arsenault had been equipped with ABS avalanche bags as well as an Avalung breathing system.

The artificial lung allows a person to breathe under a snow pack in the event of an avalanche.

Unfortunately, Arsenault was unable to use either one, Brient added.

Salin said it’s a cliche but his friend really died doing what he loved.

“I talked to his parents yesterday and his dad told me that his son once thanked him for teaching him how to ski,” Salin said.

Arsenault was a big mountain biking fan, too, and even spent some time in Carcross three summers ago.

Salin said he’ll be returning to the site where Arsenault died next year, to pay tribute to his friend.

“He was everybody’s friend,” he said.

“It’s a testament to who he was as a person that everyone is coming together like this.”

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

Major air show pitched to Whitehorse city council $8 million – for the event.

Some of it has already been News Reporter secured, McClure said, while the rest would come from the federal hitehorse could be the government. She said she expects site of a major air show to get an answer in the next next year as part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebra- couple of months.

“These air shows vary in size tions. depending on the community,” Representatives from the Cashe said, “but Whitehorse would nadian Arctic Aviation Tour 2017 be one of our major shows.” spoke to Whitehorse city counFifty of the shows would be cil about the event on Monday fl y-overs above communities, evening. while the other 47 would be full Organizer Nancy McClure, aviation shows with planes on who was in town to attend this the ground, she added. year’s Northern Air Transport McClure said she wasn’t Association Conference, said air shows are planned in 97 northern looking for any financial supcommunities, including about 20 port from the City of Whitehorse, but would likely need in-kind in the Yukon alone. donations as well as a significant That’s provided organizers number of volunteers. secure enough funding – about Myles Dolphin

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“We’d be using your airport and perhaps your emergency services,” she said.

The tour would begin in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories and head to the Yukon at the beginning of June 2017.

“Above community” air shows would take place in Ibex Valley, Carcross, Mount Lorne, Marsh Lake, Tagish, Teslin, Faro, Ross River, Carmacks, Destruction Bay, Burwash Landing, Beaver Creek, Pelly Crossing and Mayo.

Full aviation shows would take place in Watson Lake, Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Dawson City and Old Crow.

Then, the tour would head east over a two-and-a-half month period, eventually ending in northern Quebec.

Runway capacity would determine which planes would stop where, McClure explained. But in Whitehorse, airplane enthusiasts could expect to see the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Canadian Forces CF18 Demo Team and the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks.

Other planes on display would likely be the Pitts Special biplane and “warbirds” – a term used to describe any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals.

In all, about 70 people would

be making the trip to Whitehorse, McClure said.

Councillor Samson Hartland asked her about the potential economic impact of hosting such an event, but McClure didn’t have any hard numbers.

“We may know that further down the road,” she said.

The full air shows would also include educational activities for children, McClure added, although she didn’t have details on hand.

Contact Myles Dolphin at myles@yukon-news.com

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am writing to thank the doctors, nurses and X-ray and imaging technicians for the extraordinary care they provided me during my five-day stay in Whitehorse General Hospital this winter.

Like many Yukoners, I caught a terrible cold in January that developed into bronchitis and pneumonia. When it became clear that my illness was not going to resolve itself without intervention, I saw my family physician, who ordered a chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and prescribed a course of antibiotics.

Nevertheless, the illness and accompanying hacking cough persisted into February, while I tried to fulfill work commitments without taking too much time off. Because I was so sick with the pneumonia and coughing constantly, I ignored symptoms of another condition, ascribing periodic abdominal pain as the result of the constant coughing.

Finally, on Rendezvous Friday, I was forced to leave work and go to the hospital emergency room.

From the moment I arrived, on a busy Friday afternoon, I received the utmost care and attention from the emergency room doctors, nurses, and X-ray and other imaging technicians. Despite working in an overcrowded and poorly designed workspace, everyone provided the most professional and considerate care possible.

After a number of tests, I was admitted with a diagnosis of a severely inflamed and infected gall bladder that needed to be surgically removed. That led to a consultation with long time surgeon (and friend) Dr. Dave

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Operations Manager Storey, who explained that he would need to remove the gall bladder, but hoped to first treat the infection, so that the surgery could be done with a less intrusive laparoscopic procedure.

Unfortunately, as is often the case, WGH was completely full, and there were no beds available on the surgical ward, so I spent my first night on a gurney in the ER / Day Surgery area, where there is constant noise and little chance of sleep. I was on an IV, receiving both fluids and antibiotics to try to treat the infection. Eventually, on Saturday, I was moved to a regular hospital bed in the surgical ward, and Dr. Storey successfully performed the necessary surgery Sunday morning.

Again, I received the best possible treatment from all the nurses on the surgical ward, who were always considerate and cheerful. Of course, I benefited from Dr. Storey’s surgical expertise, and got to enjoy his great sense of humour as well. I doubt that any southern surgeons announce it is time to fish or cut bait, while wearing a Leatherman tool, which I appreciated his not using!

And how many outside surgeons would draw an anatomical diagram of all the abdominal organs, and then conclude by announcing, “This is what Hoss Cartwright, from Bonanza, died from!� I’ve known Dave Storey for a long time, and never tire of his great sense of humour.

I am extremely grateful for the extraor-

dinarily considerate and professional care I received from everyone I met at Whitehorse General Hospital. And I’m not writing to complain about having to spend the first night in the ER. Rather, I saw it as an example of what happens to so many hospital patients, because we have waited so long for the overdue expansion project at WGH that is, at long last, underway.

For too many years, WGH’s medical professionals have laboured under the most difficult working conditions. It is unfortunate that the hospital renovations were postponed for so long, but it’s imperative that no matter the results of this year’s territorial election, they be completed as expeditiously as possible.

I understand there are also staffing issues in the ER and elsewhere at WGH that urgently require addressing. I urge the Yukon government to listen to the nurses, the doctors and the other medical professionals and ensure that their input is incorporated into both the construction project and the staffing decisions.

WGH is the only Yukon hospital where general surgery, orthopedic and specialty surgery is performed, and serves the entire Yukon community. Yukoners deserve the best possible treatment. Our medical professionals provide that great treatment, but the facility is sorely overtaxed.

for a generation.

Yukoners are entitled to expect our legislators to take the time to deal with this issue, which is already on the public agenda in Alberta, Ontario and B.C. There is no compelling reason to delay debate and a vote on this bill until after our next election. I’ve read the bill: it is only three pages long and an easy read.

We deserve to know where our elected officials stand on this bill. Anyone who opposes this bill should have the courage to say so, and not see it die the death of a

thousand excuses.

Yukon elections should not be for sale to corporations, unions or outside money. It is time to end the practice of cash for access.

Yukoners are not naive. They know that when Outside corporations and unions donate to our political parties, they expect to have influence.

We don’t let unions and corporations vote in our elections. We should not let their money influence them either.

Arthur Mitchell is a former leader of the Yukon Liberal Party. He lives in Whitehorse.

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The Opposition is letting Pasloski frame the debate around carbon pricing forward of one. But we certainly haven’t seen any specific plans on the issue.

It is smart politics on the government’s part to go on the

by Kyle attack on this issue. Carbon Carruthers pricing is a policy I personally support but demonizing the idea of imposing a tax on emissions OINTED IEWS has a history of success as a political strategy. Just ask former remier Darrell Pasloski has Liberal leader Stephane Dion. His elaborate “Green Shift” proposal been in a charitable mood was successfully framed by the recently. Recognizing how Conservatives as a “tax on evdifficult it can be to speak for erything,” and, when combined oneself sometimes, Pasloski has with Dion’s charisma deficit, was been pitching in and has been kind enough to roll out the Yukon a big factor in the federal Liberal Party’s sorry showing in the 2008 Liberal and NDP platforms on federal election. carbon pricing for them.

Not only does the Yukon Party Yes, the premier wants everyget to scare the public with the one to know that Elizabeth Hanprospect of the government son and Sandy Silver want to get taking even more of your hardtheir grubby hands on more of your money and ruin the Yukon’s earned money (even though economy in the process. He men- Sandy Silver has said that any Liberal carbon tax would have tions it just about every time he to be revenue neutral), they get gets the opportunity. to wrap themselves in the flag by There is only one problem making vague references to our with this. To my knowledge, nei“northern way of life” – whatever ther opposition party has actuthat means. ally said that they would impleIt is also a good wedge issue ment carbon pricing if they were for the Yukon Party because it elected to government. Neither has been a part of the national has ruled it out, and both would seem to be tepidly leaning in conversation lately with a very

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strong and vocal opposition emerging from certain corners of the country, led by Canada’s unofficial leader of the opposition, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.

With all that said, I think it may be time for the opposition to show its cards and make a decision one way or another on the issue. I appreciate that the election isn’t tomorrow and there is something to be said for rolling out campaign promises closer to the election date. But an election is coming, and if Hanson and Silver allow the premier to dominate the “debate” (if it can be called such a thing) on this issue in the coming months he may succeed in irreversibly framing public perceptions on this issue.

The difficulty that proponents of carbon pricing face is that explaining the merits of the policy is difficult. It requires the use of compound sentences, and an understanding that prices influence our behaviour (i.e. we tend to avoid more expensive things). Otherwise carbon pricing is viewed as “just another tax,” rather than a targeted policy aimed at slowly shifting our consumption habits. Philosophically, carbon taxes actually have nothing to do with raising

new revenue, but we tend to be cynical about governments and our money so whenever anyone talks about taxes it is a hard fear to shake.

It also takes some convincing of people that the problem of human-made climate change is of urgency and severity that it necessitates a leap of faith of sorts. It is a common view that as long as big emitters like India and China are moving slowly (or even backwards) on this file we may as well stay at the party a little longer. The belief that if we take the first steps on emissions the laggards of the world that show no interest in pitching in to this global effort will eventually come along one way or another is seen by many as naive and self-destructive. Some people clearly need to still be persuaded that even small jurisdictions like the Yukon have a role to play in this global effort, and that high per capita users like us should be playing a leadership role on this issue (and no, Mr. Premier, it is not just because its cold here and there are no subways).

That’s all a tall order in this sound-bite world we live in. All that opponents have to do is use cutesy talking points like the

aforementioned “tax on everything” and “northern way of life,” while making dire (unsupported) predictions about the economic calamity, and playing on perceptions of left-leaning parties as being “tax-and-spend” liberals.

This isn’t to say that all arguments against carbon pricing are meritless catch-phrases. There have been meaningful concerns expressed. A commenter to a previous column I wrote on this subject raised the interesting question of what the administration cost of carbon pricing would be – a valid concern is this heavily bureaucratized jurisdiction we live in.

But the premier’s pronouncements on this issue hardly suggest he wants to have a meaningful debate on the merits of the policy. He’d prefer to use simple sloganeering to drive a wedge and secure electoral advantage.

At this point the premier is controlling the discussion on this issue, while the opposition is nowhere to be found. I think that it is time that Hanson and Silver join the discussion.

With the highest level of spending in Yukon’s history, we have increased our dependency on the feds, thanks to the everincreasing federal transfers to the territory. That a small village of 35,000 souls get such a huge transfer from Ottawa is the highest obscenity. The feds still are spending money on Environment Canada, Revenue Canada, national defence, transfers to self-governing First Nations and the budget for Indian Affairs, etc.

Wasn’t it the Tories who were screaming about the out-ofcontrol spending by the previous Liberal and NDP governments?

I wish we had investigative reporters who would expose this government’s out-of-control spending: especially the growth in staff and rented space.

It would not be hard to manage a budget this large for the 35,000 souls who live in the Yukon. I truly believe that my sixyear-old grandson can do a better job in listening and spending the generosity of the rich uncle in Ottawa.

Kaminak Gold Corp at their most recent open house on April 20 in Whitehorse.

What caught my attention was information regarding the planning process for the selection of long-term (100+ years) storage location for waste rock and the permafrost conditions in those specific locations.

When the Kaminak presenter raised the matter of disturbance of permafrost as one of the many factors considered in the waste rock storage site selection process of that site, I was reminded of the impacts to land I had witnessed while working for the Yukon’s government Department of Highways on the reconstruction of the Dempster Highway in the early 1980s.

More recently, work on a number of global climate change initiatives highlighted “new” and varying impacts to land and life as a result of the movement of permafrost as the North is warming (e.g. housing foundation disturbance, habitat and freshwater lake loss). It is hard to believe that just a few de-

cades could bring such massive changes to our understanding of our environment, and how global climate change will affect future industries.

I am impressed to hear that Kaminak retains the services of a climate change scientist through local firms who are assisting with the examination of the long-term impacts of climate change and intergenerational effects to site conditions. This is what I consider to be an exceptional example of leading-edge science and mine development from today’s responsible mining companies.

With this kind of a modern, progressive and environmentally-conscious approach in action throughout Yukon, mining companies operating here can expect to gain a world-class reputation for ethical mining practices, and the mining industry as a whole will profit as it comes out of the industrial age and moves into the next century with new science and technology.

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

LETTERS Edmonton still touts its tenuous link to the Klondike I noted with amusement the article in the Wednesday, April 20 edition of the Yukon News

by Myles Dolphin remembering the Klondike Defence Force of the 1960s. Among other things, it consolidated the Yukon community’s sense of outrage, and affirmed its strong connection to the historical past.

My wife Kathy and I were in Edmonton some years ago when we asked a cab driver what the Klondike Days were all about. According to him, the gold rush took place just outside of Edmonton. The long line of stampeders struggling up the golden stairs? Why that was just up the Saskatchewan River valley a short distance, he told us!

What alarmed me about this revelation was that Edmonton grasped at an historical event that might have been colourful, but was not central to defining the city’s origins. Seattle could get away with claiming a legitimate link to the Klondike – but Edmonton? Celebrating the event year after year has created a false sense of ownership of the event within the public mind of Edmontonians.

If they had to grasp at such a tenuous link to somebody else’s heritage, have they overlooked who they are and what they have become? Oil and agriculture were the founda-

tions upon which the modern province has been built. Have they no grasp of their own history? I think this is a sad indictment of the historians who have failed to fashion a common public perception of identity for Alberta’s capital city.

So they abolished Klondike Days in 2006 and went looking for a new name. And K-Days was the best that they could muster? I did a quick Google search, and as of 2013, I see they are still referring to the Edmonton event as Klondike Days and to “Reliving the gold rush.” They pan for gold and lines of high-kicking dancers perform the can-can. Further Google searching reveals that they are competing with Eagle River, Wisconsin for the title of Klondike Days.

C’mon Edmonton, you can do better than that!

Michael Gates Whitehorse

Yukon’s finances not so rosy I just wish for once that our “honourable” premier would stop telling tall tales to Yukoners.

I’ve just read his budget speech where he claims to have a surplus in his 2016-2017 budget.

He purposely omitted to mention the huge debt carried by the energy corporation, housing corporation and the hospital corporation, which he should show as a debt on the back of all Yukoners.

Stella Mcpherson Whitehorse

Mining companies must take climate change to heart As someone whose ancestors have a history in mining that goes back centuries, and as a partner in one of the first environmental companies in Yukon’s history, I am writing to commend the presentation provided by a representative of

Rachael Cardiff Whitehorse

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Duffy judgment shines light on Harper’s PMO, state of Canadian governance described as a “mind-boggling and shocking� case study.

Canadian Press Donald Savoie, a political sciOTTAWA entist who literally wrote the book on “court government,� said in an here were no apologies from interview that his 1999 academic Conservatives on Friday treatise Governing From the Centre following a scathing court was considered a bit over the top at judgment that exonerated Sen. the time.

Mike Duffy of 31 expense-related “Clearly I didn’t overstate the criminal charges while indicting case,�

Savoie said Friday from his his former political masters in the University of Moncton office.

Prime Minister’s Office of Stephen From his vantage point, Savoie Harper. said Vaillancourt absolved Duffy Only Conservative MP Candice and found the PMO guilty.

Bergen was willing to speak with “They over-played their cards,� reporters, offering up a stout desaid the acclaimed student of fence of Harper’s leadership while governments and bureaucracies. avoiding the specifics of the Duffy “It demonstrated tremendous verdict. disrespect for the institutions of the Judge Charles Vaillancourt, in land, for parliament, for the Senate, acquitting Duffy of all charges a for the House of Commons.� day earlier, painted an exacting “I think the lesson learned for portrait of Harper’s underlings manipulating the Senate using a covert the current PMO is, look, guys and command-and-control system that gals, you can’t push your weight around like that anymore. It doesn’t the veteran judge flatly deemed work. The level of transparency now “unacceptable.� (means) we will know.�

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Rona Ambrose was not in the House of Commons and top former cabinet ministers who were on hand, such as Jason Kenney and Peter Van Loan, exited by back doors rather than face reporters seeking reaction to the ruling.

Former cabinet member Michelle Rempel, usually a garrulous and open MP, offered a terse “no comment� as she sped past the microphones.

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She said the Conservatives worked as a team, while acknowledging Harper’s image problem as a control freak, contrasting him to current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “It was the narrative because Mr. Harper wasn’t the selfie king at all.

He wasn’t in GQ (magazine),� said Bergen. “He wasn’t talking with all of you (news media) folks as much as you probably would have wanted. The narrative then was he’s controlling, he’s a dictator. That was the narrative. It wasn’t true. He was a strong, strong leader.�

With Duffy fully reinstated in the Senate and former PMO staff scattered to the winds, NDP MP Peter Julian was left to wonder, “who’s taking responsibility for this fiasco?�

John McKay, a veteran Liberal MP who’s now parliamentary secretary to the defence minister, gave a surprisingly frank response when asked how Canadians can know that the same old centralized power won’t continue in the Prime Minister’s Office. “In some respects you don’t,� said McKay. He then pointed to Trudeau’s decision to remove all Liberalappointed senators from the party caucus and create a more partisanship-free Senate appointment process. “That creates its own level of difficulties,� said McKay. “In fact, we’re in kind of a no-man’s land as to how we get our own legislation through.�

Nonetheless, McKay called Vaillancourt’s judgment good for democracy. “I wish it was not so, but I think the judge has done us all a service to call our democracy to an account. And thank goodness we operate under the rule of law, and not under the rule of gossip.�

Savoie, the long-time critic of centralized government control, also sees a silver lining.

The Senate will be forced to firm up its rules and regulations, Senate appointments will be less partisan and the PMO has been proven vulnerable to exposure of its inner workings. “I think change will come about and we’ve started to see it,� said the academic. “There’s accountability through rules and processes; that’s one kind of accountability. The other form of accountability is reputation. Some reputations were destroyed through this process.�

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TORONTO he prosecution has decided against appealing the acquittal of former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi on sexualassault and choking charges last month, a spokesman for the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General said Monday.

In a statement, Brendan Crawley said a review of the ruling and case turned up no basis to contest the decision. “The Crown has concluded that there is no legal basis upon which to appeal the acquittals,�

Crawley said. “The Crown’s right of appeal from an acquittal is limited to errors of law, and does not include errors relating to factual matters.�

Ghomeshi, 48, the one-time host of the radio show “Q,� had pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking involving three women.

All three testified they were in a romantic encounter with him when he briefly turned violent in incidents dating back to 2002 and 2003.

In his lengthy decision that sparked an emotional debate on how the justice system treats abuse complainants, Ontario court judge William Horkins acquitted Ghomeshi on all counts on the grounds that the three complainants were simply not credible enough to sustain a conviction.

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The acquittal also sparked courthouse protests, with some groups arguing that the crossexaminations the women faced would only serve to discourage victims of sexual abuse from going to the police.

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He noted the government has introduced a $41-million plan aimed at combating sexual violence and harassment by raising awareness to help change attitudes and improve supports for survivors who come forward. The plan includes developing a pilot program to provide free, independent legal advice to survivors of sexual assault and establishing an enhanced prosecution model, Crawley said.

Ghomeshi faces a sexual assault trial in June related to an ex-CBC employee for acts that allegedly occurred in 2008. The charges on which he was acquitted last month stemmed from 2002 and 2003.

Ontario court judge Mavin Wong is slated to hear the case without a jury starting June 6. It is scheduled to last for five days.

The single complainant cannot be identified by court order. “As Mr. Ghomeshi is scheduled to return to court in June on a related matter, it would be inappropriate to comment further about this particular case,�

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decisions, calling them unfit, but they were all overturned in this week’s ruling. “It would be nice to put an end to these things,� said Fai, who successfully argued for the Supreme Court to overturn two other mandatory-minimum laws. “The public expense in taking these cases to appellate courts, it’s not cheap.�

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged during the federal election campaign to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which includes a direction to depart from mandatory-minimum sentences. “They may just prefer to have the courts rule on these things so they can stand on the sidelines,�

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Quesnel, B.C. sentencing laws, ruling them Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Noting his considerable reunconstitutional. responded to the earlier ruling habilitation following his arrest, On Monday, the B.C. Court of by saying his government was the B.C. Supreme Court judge Appeal overturned compulsory reviewing the laws around such sentenced Dickey to 20 months’ two-year minimum sentences sentences. probation. for drug trafficking convictions The Justice Department did The other cases addressed that involve someone under the not respond to a request for in the appeal decision also age of 18 or that occur in a public comment about the most recent stemmed from so-called dial-aplace frequented by youth. court decision. dope cocaine arrests in 2013.

A unanimous decision from The public prosecution serPolice arrested Marco Trasolithe three-person panel says a vice has 60 days to fi le leave to ni in Burnaby and Cody Bradleyminimum sentence of two years appeal.

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Start-up promises the dawn of aquaponics in the Yukon

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n The Martian, Matt Damon plays a botanist abandoned on Mars who is forced to MacGyver together a system that can grow potatoes.

The movie takes an interesting look at how it’s possible to do more with less, and how a bit of creativity can go a long way.

In the Yukon it’s always been a challenge to grow vegetables year-round, despite farmers having more resources than Damon’s character ever did.

Now, an Alberta-based start-up says it plans to build a facility in Whitehorse that will offer fresh vegetables to Yukoners 365 days a year.

NutraPonics is touting aquaponics – a process that weds fish farming with the science of gardening without soil – to grow large amounts of produce in relatively small spaces.

The process is simple. Fish such as tilapia and trout produce waste that is turned into nitrates and ammonia. The waste is then processed through two bio-filters, where bacteria break it down.

What’s left is a rich broth of nitrogen, sulphur and potassium that is pumped into a third area where it is sucked up by plants.

LED lights are used to push the growth of the plants. They purify the water and send it back to the fish, completing the cycle.

The end result is a mutually beneficial relationship that can grow thousands of pounds of produce, as well as raise fish that can be harvested at the end of the season.

“It’s 21st-century farming,” said Dr. John Vidmar, chief technology officer with NutraPonics.

“There’s no fertilizer, no pesticides and no herbicides. Our system is controlled so we know exactly what we’re putting in and what’s coming out.”

NutraPonics has partnered with North Star Agriculture, a Whitehorse-based company, to bring the project to life.

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Many aquaponic facilities use tilapia because they stay healthy, grow quickly, and are easy to obtain in most places.

North Star CEO Sonny Gray visited the NutraPonics facility near Edmonton a few months ago. It’s mainly used as a research and development facility, but Gray said it also supplies local restaurants and grocery stores with produce.

He said it felt like “visiting a lab.”

“Just from tasting the vegetables that were grown there, the taste is completely different,” he said.

“Can you imagine if you buy your food, take it home, unpack it and it’s still ripe a few days later?

Ultimately if we can walk away from this one day and say that we provided food to the Yukon, that’s pretty rewarding.”

The biggest challenge lies with energy costs associated with heating the building, and the water in

the tanks. Tilapia generally requires water temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius.

Gray said those issues can be fixed by making sure the building is well-insulated. NutraPonics has also been working with the University of Alberta’s civil engineering department on its next facility, which will be in New Brunswick.

“We don’t want people being worried about the building sciences side of things,” said Tim Goltz, the project’s business development officer.

“We’re working with some of the brightest people in the world. They can address every possible building contingency and they’re keen on this because they see the potential in what we’re doing.”

The location of the building in Whitehorse has yet to be determined, Gray said, but he has a few leads.

The next steps include securing funding, finding partnerships with First Nation development corporations and establishing a time frame for the project.

“We’re still fine-tuning our development plan and then we’ll be hitting the pavement looking for partners in the Yukon,” Gray said.

“We’ve locked down a partnership with the people providing the technology. If you don’t have that you don’t have anything.”

Gray explained that NutraPonics works similarly to the way a franchise would. The company provides the technology, training

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Gray said he would probably be looking for 51 per cent ownership from local First Nations.

“We’d like to bang this out within the next two years,” Gray said.

“There’s demand beyond Whitehorse.”

In the future, more of these facilities could be built in other Yukon communities, he added.

He said he’d also like to see Yukon College develop a course that would train people to work in aquaponics.

“If you start getting multiple facilities going, that’s a career path,” he said.

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Unions and families call for asbestos ban: ‘Why let proven killer walk free?’ the researcher. asbestos pipes, potentially carRenee Guay, whose father rying deadly fibres home to their Canadian Press died a “gruesome death” from families.

“Why is it we let this wellOTTAWA mesothelioma in 2011 and whose uncle has since been diagnosed known, proven killer walk free?” rade unions and affected with the disease, said that in her Guay said of asbestos. “Who are family members say it’s current work she sees contractors we really protecting, because cerlong past time to ban all who fail to shower after cutting tainly it’s not our fellow citizens.” asbestos products in Canada, calling them the country’s number one workplace killer.

A tearful Michelle Cote, whose boiler maker father was diagnosed with deadly, asbestoscaused mesothelioma in 2014, told an Ottawa news conference that no one deserves to die this way.

According to studies funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 2,000 Canadians die from asbestos exposure every year, with 580 new cases of incurable mesothelioma diagnosed in 2014.

Canada closed its last asbestos mine in Quebec five years ago but continues to import millions of dollars of asbestos products, including brake pads for vehicles and pipes used in building construction, with imports nearly doubling between 2011 and 2015.

Hassan Yussuff of the Canadian Labour Congress says he’s been in discussion with the Liberal government and is imploring it to quickly pass legislation banning the import and use of materials containing asbestos.

Yussuff says every product currently used containing asbestos is easily replaceable, with many of the safer alternatives – such as ceramic brake pads – manufactured right in Canada.

“There is no reason for delay,” Yussuff said Friday.

He was flanked at the news conference by several people with personal experience of asbestos tragedies.

“My dad, although still alive, is lost,” Cote said of her 71-yearold father Clem, “the big kahuna” with a zest for life who now finds it difficult to speak.

“Dad knows we can’t help those men and women who have already been exposed,” said Michelle Cote. “This plea is something he, and we, can do to stop future generations from facing the same death sentence.”

For every case of mesothelioma, there four cases of other Come visit us at: lung cancers caused by asbestos fibres but less easily identified, said Paul Demers, the director of the occupational cancer research centre at Cancer Ontario.

Asbestos was recognized as HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm; a workplace carcinogen in the Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm 1950s and has been banned in several Nordic countries for three decades, but remains legal for use in Canada.

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“We can’t undo the sins of the past but we can take steps to prevent cancer in the future,” said Bruce Cheadle

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No jobs: Engineering students face tough market in wake of oil downturn Colleen Bangs, manager of career services at the University Canadian Press of Calgary, says only about a third of the 659 engineering students at CALGARY the school have found placements hady Hashem travelled part for their year-long internships as way around the world to companies cut back on campus study as a mine engineer recruitment. in Canada, at times paying triple “Something I’ve noticed, the local tuition and working at a particularly in this last semester, is call centre to put himself through that there’s a bit of an impending school, only to graduate in one of feeling of doom,” said Bangs. the worst job markets in recent That’s in stark contrast to the memory. situation just a couple years ago, “There’s no jobs,” says Hashem, when the industry was booming.

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“It was just a very different “I talk to a lot of engineers, and climate. Employers were racing to the expected time to get a job is make offers,” said Bangs. “Whereas between six months and a year.” now it’s a bit more sombre to be He came to Calgary to look for totally honest. It’s a lot slower, work after finishing classes at Hali- much like we’re seeing in the genfax’s Dalhousie University in Deeral marketplace.” cember, hoping to find something Several companies are cutting in Alberta’s oilsands with his co-op back on student hirings. Suncor work experience at Syncrude last says it’s reduced hiring compared summer. But postings are slim, with recent years without giving and he hasn’t heard anything back specifics, while Cenovus Energy after applying for 50 or so jobs in says it isn’t hiring any students at recent weeks. all for now, paid or unpaid.

“I’m applying everywhere, but Cenovus spokesman Brett I haven’t heard back from anyHarris said in an email that the body yet, not even an email that company suspended the program says: ‘Sorry, this position has been given the challenging economic filled,”’ said Hashem. “That’s very environment, which has resulted frustrating.” in more than 30 per cent of the Hashem, originally from Egypt company’s overall workforce being but now a permanent resident of cut since the end of 2014.

Canada, is one of the many recent It’s not all doom and gloom, engineering grads who are strughowever. gling to find jobs as the oil-and-gas At the University of Alberta, industry continues to slash jobs close to 70 per cent of the 1,300 in the aftermath of the global oil students looking for four-month price plunge. co-op placements have found Those still in school looking for them, said assistant professor Tim work experience also face a daunt- Joseph at the university’s school of ing market as summer approaches. mining and petroleum engineerIan Bickis

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Shady Hashem, a recent university graduate seen in Calgary on April 21. ing.

He said employers still have short-term hiring needs – and while the co-op students are paid a healthy salary ranging from around $3,000 to over $6,000 a month at times, companies aren’t on the hook for senior-level salaries, benefits or other long-term

obligations.

“It’s not the same expense as a full hire. You can normally get two to three people for the price of one,” said Joseph.

Joseph said he’s hoping to get over 80 per cent of students in co-ops this summer, compared with a peak of 96 per cent in the

boom years. Students who can’t find placements risk losing their spot in the co-op program, and graduating without crucial work experience.

But even those graduating with experience are struggling, said Joseph, as they look for those elusive long-term, full-time jobs. He recently asked for a show of hands in the graduating class of about 850 of those who had a job lined up, and said only about 20 per cent raised their hands.

Hashem was fortunate enough to find co-op placements throughout his program so has some savings to live off, but he’s cut back on expenses where he can.

With few jobs to apply for, he’s spending most of his time these days trying to further improve his skills, taking an online course on project manager principles so he can apply for civil engineering jobs.

He says he has up days and down days as he tries to stay focused and optimistic.

“I’m doing my best,” he said.

“I’m improving my qualifications, but I’m still waiting.”

We are expanding the range of engineering consulting services offered out of our Whitehorse office. We are pleased to welcome our newest staff members who will be part of this team.

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LIFE Hospice campaign has no shortage of heart Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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here are days when the staff at Hospice Yukon come to work to find their mailbox stuffed with hearts.

“Feelie hearts,” that is – stuffed, hand-stitched fabric creations that are small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. For the last 10 years Hospice Yukon has been handing them out to grieving Yukoners as a tangible reminder of their loss.

“One time we had a beautiful, very bursting, bag of feelie hearts in the mailbox, you couldn’t even close the lid,” says communications coordinator Deb Higgins.

Inside a drawer in one of the front rooms, Higgins pulls out a large Ziploc bag stuffed with hearts, each handmade by volunteers.

Some are stuffed with dog fur specifically for people who have lost a pet. Some are hand-knit using red wool. There are hearts made out of pink patterned fleece that looks like it had a former life as children’s pyjama bottoms. Others feel like they might have been an old bath robe.

“The idea is that you can keep this little, very tactile, heart in your pocket,” Higgins said.

“It’s just a reminder that you were loved and that you can love and to hold your heart tenderly.”

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Yukon artist Suzanne Picot spent nearly a year hand-stitching together hundreds of small plush hearts to create a quilt that hangs at Hospice Yukon.

Feelie hearts began south of the border in 1988 at a children’s bereavement support group in Tacoma, Washington.

Since then the idea has spread to different groups for adults and children.

At Hospice Yukon, people deal-

ing with grief are able to go through the variety of feelie hearts and pick one to keep.

“No two are alike, that’s kind of the beauty of them,” Higgins said.

“When people come they can choose one that speaks to them and keep it in their purse, or in

their car, or their pocket.”

An impressive display of feelie hearts hangs on the wall near the desk. About 600 hearts in various shades of red and purple have been stitched together by Yukon artist Suzanne Picot to create a large quilt-like art piece.

Picot, a long-time Hospice Yukon volunteer, spent more than a year hand sewing the hearts, Higgins says.

Odds are that within the next month or so her hard work will be in pieces.

May is National Hospice Month.

To mark the occasion, the feelie heart quilt will hang in the front window of Mac’s Fireweed Books for the first two weeks of May. After that, it will return to the Hospice Yukon offices on Hanson Street where members of the public can come in and snip a heart off the quilt to take home.

“The feelie heart quilt started out as a creative expression and personal challenge to distribute as many of them as possible in an unusual way,” Picot said in a description of her piece.

“What resulted was a powerful meditation on the tactile beauty and impermanence of life.”

Hospice Yukon was reluctant at first to snip apart the art. But now Higgins says she’s amazed by Picot’s desire to share her work with as many people as possible.

“All the time and everything that went into this quilt, and then not just to give it away to hospice but give it away to everyone who will come and take a piece of it, it’s just a beautiful act.”

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‘It’s like a religion:’ Experts discuss those who believe Nature can cure all meningitis and should see a doctor.

Canadian Press The mother opted to visit a naturopath instead. By that CALGARY time, the toddler was so stiff xperts say it’s faith in all he couldn’t sit in his car seat. things natural combined Later that day, Ezekiel stopped with a distrust of science breathing and was rushed to and possibly authority that hospital. The medical examleads some to bypass the mediiner ruled he died of bacterial cal system – even to the point meningitis. where they put themselves or University of Calgary biotheir children at risk. ethicist Juliet Guichon says it’s “It’s like a religion to them,” not uncommon for parents to says Tim Caulfield, research discount medical advice. director of the University “There’s an element of irof Alberta’s Health Law and rationality in the rejection of Science Policy Group. He has physician advice. If physicians written the books The Cure are telling people things they for Everything! Untangling the don’t want to hear, then it’s Twisted Messages about Health, hard for the patient and the Fitness and Happiness and Is family to accept what they’re Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About being told,” Guichon says.

Everything?

“I wonder if it’s a distrust of “Studies have shown that people in authority generally.” some people are more likely to The Canadian Association believe these kinds of things. of Naturopathic Doctors says They’re more likely to believe naturopathic medicine aims to in the supernatural. They’re stimulate the body’s own healmore likely to be religious and ing power to fight underlying they’re more likely to buy the causes of disease. Its members entire package of complemenare required to identify when tary and alternative practices.” health issues are beyond their A trial in Lethbridge, Alta., “scope of practice” and to refer has shone a light upon the relipatients to physicians or other ance on natural medicine and health-care professionals. the question of when medical Beverly Huang, president attention should be sought for of the College of Naturopathic a sick child.

Doctors of Alberta, says there David and Collet Stephan are about 250 registered are charged with failing to naturopathic doctors in the provide the necessaries of life province. Their goal is to try to after treating their 19-monthprevent disease. old sick son, Ezekiel, with “Our doctors are required smoothies containing hot pepto understand their limitapers, onions and horseradish. tions of their practice and, as Court heard how the boy such, when the situation arises swung between illness and where a naturopathic doctor recovery for days in March recognizes the patient care is 2012 before a family friend beyond their scope of practice, and nurse suggested the child or beyond their limitations, could be suffering from viral

Mother Nature.

Caulfield says individuals can not only find information that backs their own personal beliefs online, but entire cyber communities that agree with them.

“When you start insulting and say there’s no evidence to support homeopathy, there’s no evidence to support these kind of whole remedies – you’re not just insulting the practice – you’re insulting the individual. It becomes part of their belief system.”

Caulfield says it isn’t easy to get people to change.

“When people are faithbased, which so many of these practitioners really are and so many people that use this, they can’t change their mind, because then they’re losing part of their identity package.

“They’re losing part of who they are.”

Caulfield wants a national dialogue about what he calls pseudo-science.

“It’s almost like there’s this strange, pseudo-science correctiveness … that stops us from talking honestly about what these guys provide.”

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Feel like a small fish in a big pond?

David Stephan and his wife Collet Stephan arrive at court on March 10, in Lethbridge, Alta. that they would refer to an appropriate health-care provider,” Huang said. “Our mandate is to ensure doctors are practising safely and competently in our province.”

Caulfield is concerned a growing portion of the public is embracing pseudo-science or what he calls “quackademics.”

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Canada conďŹ rms its ďŹ rst case of sexually transmitted Zika virus, in Ontario

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Mosquitoes sit in a petri dish at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Brazil on Wednesday. a man who had travelled to a country where Zika is prevalent.

Canadian Press “The Saskatchewan case remains under investigation,�

TORONTO a spokesman for the province’s anada has recorded its ministry of health said Monday first confirmed case of by email. “It hasn’t yet been consexually transmitted Zika virus in an Ontario firmed by the National Microbiology Laboratory.� resident whose partner was inTo date, there have been 55 fected after travelling to a counother confirmed cases of Zika try where the mosquito-borne among Canadians, all of whom disease has become endemic. were infected while travelling The case was announced to regions where the disease is Monday by the Public Health spreading, including South and Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Central America, parts of Mexico the Ontario Ministry of Health, and the Caribbean. Among them but no further details about the are two B.C. women, who are resident were made public. pregnant.

The diagnosis was confirmed “While bites from infected after testing by PHAC’s National mosquitoes remain the primary Microbiology Laboratory in Winway to get Zika virus, sexual nipeg, which is still investigating transmission of the virus is to be another possible case of sexually expected given that a small numtransmitted Zika. ber of cases have been reported On March 24, Saskatchewan’s elsewhere in the world,� PHAC deputy chief medical health offisaid in a release. cer said the province was scrutiMost people who contract the nizing the case of a woman who infection have no symptoms; was believed to have contracted those who do get sick experithe virus after having sex with ence such ill effects as fever, joint pain, rash and red eyes. The disease usually resolves in about a week.

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Zika was first detected in a rhesus monkey in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947. Since then, the disease has spread from Africa and Southeast Asia, across the Pacific to South America and beyond.

PHAC said there have been no confirmed cases of locally acquired Zika from infected mosquitoes, as the species that transmit the virus are not established in Canada, making the risk to Canadians “very low.�

However, the agency said pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy should avoid travel to countries with Zika outbreaks. If travel cannot be avoided or postponed, strict mosquito-bite prevention measures should be taken because of the risk of serious health effects on the unborn baby.

Travellers returning from Zika-affected countries and their sexual partners need to take precautions to protect against transmission: • Women planning a pregnancy are strongly advised to wait at least two months before trying to conceive to ensure any possible Zika infection has cleared from the body. • Because the Zika virus can persist in semen for an extended period, infected men are advised to use condoms with a pregnant partner for the duration of the pregnancy. • Couples should also postpone conception for six months by using condoms if the male partner has been diagnosed with Zika, and infected men should consider using condoms with any partner for six months to prevent sexual transmission of the virus.

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You should want to thank friends who come to your aid

by Judith Martin

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MANNERS DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our family suffered a flooding disaster, resulting in temporary displacement from our home.

We are currently in the repair process and have received

numerous gifts ranging from hot meals, to clothing and shoes for our children, to help demolishing aspects of the home in preparation for repair.

How should one thank people? Would people expect a thank-you note in this circumstance?

GENTLE READER: Don’t you WANT to thank them?

Of course, you will have thanked them at the time. But a letter is a serious way of showing appreciation, beyond the simple spoken thanks you toss off for trivial courtesies.

When you ask if thanks are expected, Miss Manners hopes that you are not implying that this is a form of payment demanded by those who have been kind to you. Thanks are expected, on the part of generous people, in the sense that they want to hear that their contributions were appreciated because they made a difference.

Miss Manners imagines that these efforts have indeed been valuable to you. And even if they were not, she would want you to understand that such was the intention and react accordingly.

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If they have not inspired you to express your gratitude, they should at least suggest to you how useful it is to be the beneficiary of largesse, and make you want to encourage that.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Who should host a baby shower?

GENTLE READER: No one who stands to benefit from the shower of presents associated with such an occasion.

So first, that means the baby.

But also his or her prospective parents, grandparents and other close relatives.

Once, Miss Manners would have thought it unnecessary to specify that one should not say, in effect, “I have a great idea for a party – everybody will get together and give me (or my daughter/granddaughter/sister) presents.”

Nowadays, she realizes sadly, it is. Well-wishing friends are the proper hosts for a baby shower.

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)

Élections des conseils scolaires – Liste des candidats et candidates

Voting will take place on Monday, May 2, 2 16 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in:

Le vote aura lieu le lundi 2 mai 2 16, entre 15 h et 2 h, aux endroits suivants :

f #9 Vanier Catholic Secondary School/N o 9 École secondaire catholique Vanier f #11 Watson Lake Schools/N o11 Écoles de Watson Lake Voting will take place at the school in each attendance area.

A list of candidates for each attendance area appears below.

Le scrutin se tiendra à l’école de chaque zone de fréquentation.

La liste des candidats et candidates pour chaque zone de fréquentation figure ci-dessous.

Attendance Area /Number of Members to be Elected / Candidate Name and Address Zone de fréquentation /Nombre de conseillers à élire / Nom et adresse du(de la) candidat(e) #9

Vanier Catholic Secondary School/École secondaire catholique Vanier 5 Stella Martin Edith Elder Michael Lauer Valerie Royle Govindaraj Murugaiyan Tjitske M.E. van der Eide Cam Kos Maureen Long

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Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse Whitehorse

Meaghen Kimmitt Tiffany Lund Mary McMillan Jennifer Anderson Scott Allen Shannon Bergeron Steve Pederson Amanda Bennett (withdrew/retrait) Shawnna Boone

Candidates were elected by acclamation in all other attendance areas except in Nelnah Bessie John (Beaver Creek), where no nominations were received.

You are eligible to vote if, on polling day, you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either:

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have a child who is currently attending the school, or have lived in the attendance area for at least three months.

For Vanier Catholic Secondary School, you must be recognized by the Catholic Episcopal Corporation if you do not have a child attending the school.

You can vote if you cannot get to the polling place.

Apply for a mail-in ballot by contacting the Returning Officer. The name and contact information of your Returning Officer is available at electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca or by calling Elections Yukon at one of the numbers below.

Do you have questions? Contact Elections Yukon

Watson Lake Schools /Écoles de Watson Lake 7 Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake Watson Lake

Des personnes ont été élues par acclamation dans toutes les autres zones de fréquentation, sauf dans celle de l’école Nelnah-Bessie-John (Beaver Creek), pour laquelle aucune déclaration de candidature n’a été reçue.

Vous pouvez voter si, au jour du scrutin, vous avez la citoyenneté canadienne, êtes âgé(e) HŞEY QSMRW ERW IX VIQTPMWWI^ PŞYRI HIW GSRHMXMSRW WYMZERXIWc

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un de vos enfants fréquente l’école en question; vous avez résidé dans la zone de fréquentation depuis au moins trois mois.

Pour pouvoir voter à l’élection du conseil scolaire de l’École secondaire catholique Vanier, vous devez être reconnu(e) par la corporation épiscopale catholique si aucun de vos enfants ne fréquente actuellement l’école.

Vous pouvez voter même si vous ne pouvez pas vous rendre au bureau de scrutin.

Veuillez communiquer avec le directeur/la directrice du scrutin pour obtenir un bulletin de vote par correspondance. Pour obtenir le nom et les coordonnées de votre directeur/ directrice de scrutin, visitez le site Web d’Élections Yukon, electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca, ou composez l’un des numéros qui figurent ci-après.

Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer avec Élections Yukon.

Contact Elections Yukon if you have questions or need additional information.

Veuillez communiquer avec Élections Yukon si vous avez des questions ou désirez obtenir de plus amples renseignements.

Published by the Chief Electoral Officer of Yukon /Publié par la directrice générale des élections du Yukon

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Tel./Tél. : 667- 8683 Toll free in Yukon/Sans frais au Yukon : 1- 866- 668- 8683

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Haines Junction Eagles soar to gold in Yellowknife

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St. Elias Community School Eagles’ Freya Rowe, left, runs the ball during play at the Super Soccer Territorial School Championship over the weekend in Yellowknife, N.W.T. The Eagles went undefeated for gold at the championship.

Tom Patrick News Reporter

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eams at the Super Soccer Territorial School Championship are starting to learn that if their opponents are wearing green and white horizontal stripes, they probably have a tough battle on their hands.

The green-and-white clad St. Elias Community School Eagles captured their third medal in two years at the tournament over the weekend in Yellowknife, N.W.T. “We were playing for possession and we were working as a team,” said Eagles coach Cindi Cowie.

“It was very tough … We got eight games, which was great for the kids.

Lots of experience.”

The Eagles, from Haines Junction, went undefeated in eight matches to take gold in the Grade 7 boys division at the indoor tourney that featured school teams from all three Canadian territories.

Three of the wins, including the final, arrived in come-from-behind efforts.

The Eagles beat Yellowknife’s Ecole Boreale 9-3 in the final.

“We were down 1-0 but we rallied and kept going forward,” said Cowie.

“We played a really good game of play-

ing for possession.

“The main thing we were looking for was a teamwork commitment from the team. There were a couple good scorers, but I have to say almost everyone on the team scored.”

Not only did the Eagles team have Grade 6s on board, they were the only co-ed team in the division. They also didn’t have a huge squad with just eight – seven from Haines Junction and one from Whitehorse – playing.

“We had some good competition and it was really neat because for the first time half our team was girls and half boys,” said Cowie.

“We had Grade 6s and Grade 7s with us and because we had a co-ed team we had to put our team in the boys league … So our girls were playing against all boys, which was great.”

“One who got a lot of goals, and she’s an exceptional soccer player, was Freya Rowe,” she added. “Psalm Clunies-Ross is in Grade 7 and she did well too.”

Of course, the Eagles also had strong defence, including “rock star” goalkeeper Ethan Thompson, one of a few new players on the team.

“We had a new keeper tryout, Ethan Thompson, and he did really well,” said Cowie. “Callum (Weir) and Kaelen (Lewis) were protecting his net with

him and it was just a really well-rounded team.

“Callum and Kaelen play a lot in Whitehorse, so they’ve had a lot of extra coaching. But we had some new players. Willow Oakley … it was her first big tournament and she learned a ton and did very well. Another new player was Jennika Jones and she scored a couple goals – so did Willow – and they made us very proud.

“Jason Symanski, he got quite a few goals, he did a really good job on that one. He was where he needed to be when he got passed the ball.”

Last year Haines Junction Eagles teams won gold in the Grade 8 division and bronze in the Grade 6 division.

The St. Elias Community School will send a Grade 9 team to compete in the boys 15-and-under AA division in Yellowknife this coming weekend.

“We’ve been lucky. We’ve had a lot of support over the years from (Yukon Soccer Association head coach) John MacPhail and Jake Hanson and Derric Lewis. We’re lucky that we’ve had some good people around us,” added Cowie.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com James McCarthy/Northern News Services

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Whitehorse swimmer Stephanie Dixon to enter national Hall of Fame sport category.

Though she retired from competition in 2010, some of her world para records still stand today. She holds the short course and long course 200-metre backstroke records and the short course 100-metre backstroke record.

While getting a degree in psychology from the University of Victoria, Dixon competed at two university swim nationals and in 2005 placed 16th against ablebodied swimmers. That’s one of her career highlights, she said. “(While) swimming for the University of Victoria varsity team I made it to the CIS championships – the national university championships – and I was the only one with a disability at the competition, but I qualified at the same standards as everybody else,” said Dixon. “That was a big moment: I got to represent my university at the national level with all of my peers, my teammates.”

Following her competitive career, Dixon spent two years as

head coach for the Whitehorse Glacier Bears Swim Club ending after the 2012/13 season. She also worked as head coach of Yukon swim teams, including at the Canada Summer Games.

Dixon, who was also inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame in 2013, was team ambassador for the Canadian Paralympic Committee for the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games.

“I’m still very involved with the Paralympic movement. I was the assistant chef de mission for the Parapan Am Games this past summer in Toronto,” said Dixon.

“I’ve been invited to co-host the Paralympic Games on CBC with Scott Russell for Rio, so that’s really exciting.

“I mentor athletes from across the country in a program called CIBC Team Next … And in the Yukon I’m a fitness coach, so I’m still involved in keeping Whitehorse healthy and active, and coaching masters swimming as well.”

Dixon will be one of seven to join the “Class of 2016” in the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

induction ceremony on Nov. 1.

Joining her is four-time Grey Cup Champion Michael “Pinball” Clemons; Special Olympics creator Dr. Frank Hayden; four-time Olympian – and the first woman to represent Canada at both the Summer and Winter Olympics – Sue Holloway; two-time world curling champion Colleen Jones; two-time Olympic speedskating gold medalist Annie Perreault; and seven-time Stanley Cup winner Bryan Trottier.

“Today on the stage (during the announcement) I was sitting between Pinball Clemons and Frank Hayden,” said Dixon.

“Frank Hayden invented Special Olympics, so I was just in awe sitting between these two super stars.”

“I’m so inspired. I feel like I have so much left to accomplish in the Paralympic movement and the sporting community of Canada, so it’s honouring and humbling all at the same time,” she added.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

Ian Stewart/Yukon News

Whitehorse’s Stephanie Dixon, seen here in a file photo, will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, it was announced Monday. Dixon won 19 Paralympic medals during her swimming career. of all time, collecting a total of 19 medals, including seven gold, News Reporter over three Paralympic Summer Games. hitehorse’s Stephanie The 32-year-old, originally Dixon has been busy from Brampton, Ontario, repentering Halls of Fame resented Canada at the 2000 lately.

Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Three weeks ago the para Australia, the 2004 Paralympics swimmer was inducted into the in Athens, Greece, and the 2008 University of Victoria Sports Hall Games in Beijing, China. of Fame. A week later came the At her first Paralympics in SydSwimming Canada Hall of Fame. ney she claimed five gold medals Now the biggest yet… in fi ve world record times, also Dixon, a 19-time Paralympic medalist and world record holder, setting a record for most golds won by a Canadian in a Games. will be inducted into Canada’s “I swam before for the love of Sports Hall of Fame, it was anit – every day it was just me doing nounced Monday in Toronto.

“The phone call was extremely my thing in the water – and then I went to Sydney on the world stage exciting. I was surprised because for my first Paralympic Games at I think Hall of Fame is something that happens later in your life and 16 and suddenly it dawned on me I feel I’m a little bit the baby of the how big of a deal all of it was and how powerful sport is at bringing crew being inducted this year,” said Dixon. “It’s a huge honour. It’s together so many people from all over the world just to be the very humbling to be among such best that they can be,” said Dixon. an incredibly inspiring group of “Sydney was a real big gamepeople.”

Dixon, who was born with one changer for me.”

Dixon has also won medals leg, began swimming lessons at age two, started competing at age at three IPC Swimming World 12, and went on to become one of Championships and one Comthe most decorated Paralympians monwealth Games in the paraTom Patrick

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The Honourable David Laxton, Laxton Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, invites you to attend a reception in support of the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund.

Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:30 pm Yukon Government Main Administration Building Foyer This very important event has been established to raise awareness and funds to support Yukoners who are fighting cancer, and their families who help to care for them.

Enjoy live music, hospitality, appetizers provided

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Please RSVP to Karen.Forward@wgh.yk.ca or call 867-393-8930.

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enacious D had the tenacity to make it interesting, but the Bulls used their size to claim the title at the Yukon Men’s Basketball League final.

The Bulls withstood a lategame push by Tenacious D to win 58-50 on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary.

“We’re feeling good. That was a really scrappy battle,” said Bulls captain Nathan Thomson. “All the props to Tenacious D. They played well all year and they have some good gritty players. But at the same time our team came together in the last half of the year and we played really well together. We hit big shots when we needed to and played hard defence. I think defence is what we built our foundation on for this season.”

The Bulls might have jumped out to a nine-point lead to start, had a 10-point lead at half and finished up by eight points, but they weren’t sitting so comfortably late in the game.

After back-to-back jumpers from Bulls’ Christian Coldea for a 41-28 lead – the biggest of the game – early in the second half, Tenacious D began to close the gap, pulling within three at 45-42 on a drive through the paint from captain Colin LaForme.

Five minutes later with only three on the clock, Tenacious D high-scorer Sam Asiedu drained a three-pointer to cut the Bulls’ lead to one at 49-48. Asiedu then made a mid-court steal but Tenacious D missed on three consecutive shots for the lead.

“They came out strong and hard, which we knew they would,” said LaForme. “They have size and took advantage of the mismatches. We knew if we hung around we’d have a chance … They got up to 13 points at some point and we ended up battling back. Chipping away, chipping away.

“I think we used all our gas trying to get caught up and didn’t have enough to finish it out.”

Following a free throw from Coldea, teammate Andrew Craigen hit a long bomb for three with a minute left for a 53-48 lead. In the final seconds Coldea stole and capitalized on the layup to seal the deal.

“They had some big shots from guys who have been doing it all year for them,” said Thomson. “Colin (LaForme) and Sam (Asiedu) from their team played really well and they just grinded back. Tenacious is a great word for their team. They definitely had the talent to win this game and I’m surprised we came out on top.”

Asiedu led the game with 27 points and LaForme had 12.

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Bulls’ Andrew Craigen tries to go over Tenacious D’s Alex Poole in the final of the Yukon Men’s Basketball League on Saturday at Porter Creek Secondary. The Bulls won the league title with a score of 58-50.

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Bulls’ Christian Coldea is guarded by Graham Cochrane.

Coldea and Craigen put 18 each on the board while captain Thomson contributed 11.

The Bulls finished first in the regular season, taking the lead from Willy Bears in the last

game. They went undefeated in the playoffs in the league’s third championship since it was formed in 2014.

Tenacious D lost their first playoff game before winning

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Left: Tenacious D’s Sam Asiedu splits the Bulls’ defence.

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Right: Tenacious D’s Joaquin McWatters is denied a lay up. three straight to reach the final.

They beat the Caulkers 78-62 in Friday’s semifinal to reach the final.

“Our team came together really well in the playoffs, started clicking, working together and hitting shots,” said LaForme.

Most Improved – Kenny Burns (Willey Bears) Hustle/ODB Award – Rob Russel (Bulls) Three-Point Winner – Karl Gruber (Monstars)

Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association Annual General Meeting

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

League All-Stars MVP – Jeremy McCulloch (Monstars) Defensive Player – David Thexton (Caulkers) Sportsmanship – Graham Cochrane (Tenacious D)

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GOVERNMENT FUR SALE Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Yukon Trappers Association, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, is managing the “Sealed Bid Sale of Hides, Furs, Antlers and Horns” acquired through seizures, problem wildlife control, and road kills. All proceeds from the sale, less a commission to the Trappers Association, will go to the Yukon Government’s Conservation Fund under the Wildlife Act. The public can view these items at the Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, on Saturday, May 7th, 2016, from 11am to 4pm. Items not selected by bidders will be sent to auction and tanning houses.

HIDES AVAILABLE SHALL INCLUDE: Black Bear Grizzly Bear Wolf Stone Sheep Fannin Sheep Caribou

ANTLERS & HORNS Caribou Dall Sheep Elk Mule Deer Moose

The minimum bid acceptable to the Trappers Association and the Government has been established for each item.

Bid packages are available for pickup at Yukon Government Supply Service, Finance and Administration located at 9029 Quartz road or call (867) 667-5735.

The successful bids may be subject to shipping and handling fees. GST will apply.

Yukon Trappers Association representatives will be in attendance to assist viewers.

REGISTER TODAY! At Sport Yukon until April 27 $25 adults, $15 students *$5 extra for adult race day registrations, accepted 11-11:45 am.

Make cheques payable to Canadian Bar Association-Yukon

Start @ noon on April 29, 2016 Visitor Information Centre - 100 Hanson Street Raising funds for Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre All participants are entered in a draw for Air North gift certificates!

Law Week is an initiative of the Canadian Bar Association La Semaine du droit est un projet do l’Association du Barreau canadien.

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668-2005 WEEKEND GET AWAY Rustic Cabin-45 minutes from town Hiking Trails in the summer Skiing in the winter Includes sauna. Reasonable rates.

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867-821-4443 BRIGHT OFFICE/STUDIO Space Available 1,300 sq. ft.

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667-2614 Ask for Brenda or Michelle totalfire@northwestel.net OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 2nd floor of building on Gold Road in Marwell Sizes 180 sqft & 340 sqft Quiet spaces with reasonable rent 667-2917 or 334-7000 ROOM AVAILABLE for responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, $750/mon all inclusive. 393-2275

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2-BDRM LEGAL bsmt suite, Riverdale, open concept, N/S, N/P, laundry facility, shed, $1,100/mon + utils + $1,100 dd, close to schools & hospital, photo: madidi-amazon.com/38_suiteb_photo.htm.

322-1476 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE year-round, professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house, references. Tracy @ 334-2882 EXPERIENCE ALL THE YUKON wilderness has to offer!

Our outpost camp is the perfect spot for large or small groups.

Weekly rentals include luxurious main lodge, three separate guest cabins, shower house, motor boats, canoes, and kayaks.

World class fishing & outdoor adventures are right out the door!

Contact Grizzly Creek Lodge @ 867-399-3791 or ofarrell.dr@gmail.com for more info.

GREAT OLD HOUSE downtown converted to commercial/office space. •Next door to coffee shop. •1,500 sq ft @ $17 sq ft plus triple net. •Will do renovations.

Contact Glenys @ 335-0148 2-BDRM APT, Riverdale, with balcony, only 2 yrs old, avail immediately, heat, lights & water incl, laundry, responsible tenant, N/P, no parties, $1,500/mon. 668-5558

Suitable for retail, ofďŹ ce or commercial. 1,145sq. ft. or larger if units combined. Handicap accessible.

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334-5038 ROOM IN Takhini Subdivision for summer, large window, closet, single bed. N/S, friendly, quiet home. Bus stop, College, CGC, trails. Internet, heat & utils inclĘźd. refs & dd reqĘźd, $575/mon. 668-4129 FURNISHED ROOM, Porter Creek, close to supermarket, $350/mon. 633-2837 37 YEARS, Yukon resident, willing to house-sit, look after your property.

Marcel@madidi-amazon.com LARGE BEDROOM, furnished, incl Satellite, shared LR/kitchen/laundry, $700/mon all utilities included. 667-6060

LARGE FURNISHED bachelor suite in Granger. Separate entrance & laundry. Includes cable, heat, hydro. N/P, N/S. Refs reqĘźd, $950/mon. Available May 1. 333-0038

Wanted to Rent HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE Mature, responsible person Call Suat at 668-6871

Real Estate COTTAGE-STYLE TRAILER, 1.5 bdrms, tongue & grove/living room, click flooring, tiling, new bathrm fixtures, new deck, permaculture garden, 3 appliances, trails/view, quick sale, $23,000 obo. 668-5188 2-BDRM 2-BATH condo, 58 Falcon Drive, #91, perfectly situated, 1280 sq ft, asking $285,000, call sell furnished. Serge @ 667-5462 days, 667-2196 evenings $125,000 FOR 17.9% share in cooperative housing on 20 acres, 340 sq ft private space, has full bathroom plus many shared spaces, 30 min. to Whitehorse. 332-5832 SQUANGA LAKE .6 acre waterfront property w/camp, year round access, $95,000 obo. 867-821-4429 leave message

FURNISHED ROOM in large home, includes utilites, wifi internet, satellite tv in bdr, laundry facilities, full equipped kitchen & parking, avail May 1, $650/mon. 333-3457

CORNER OF Range Road and Rhine Road, Takhini, 39,000 square feet of property, zoned for commercial and residential, $440,000. 867-332-1927

PUERTO VALLARTA/MEXICO 5-star timeshare rental, several rooms can be arranged, ocean view. Call 334-6948 for details

26-37 SYCAMORE, completely redone in 2015 mobile home, like new, new roof, siding, windows, kitchen, bathroom, flooring etc.

Reduced priced, now asking $82,000.0 Call 332-8777 to arrange a visit.

2-BDRM APT, huge family room, lots of storage, backyard. Available now in Copper Ridge, $1,200/mon. 334-2278

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1-BDRM BASEMENT suite. Room will not take a queen size bed. Appliances inclĘźd, shared laundry, $800/mon + heat & elec.

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LARGE ROOM, Copper Ridge, share kitchen/laundry, independent bathroom, $750/mon incl utils. 335-0771 for more info 4-BDRM 3.5-BATH home, 40 acres, fenced, Hot Springs Rd, all amenities, long term, $1,800/mon + utils. 334-6615 3-BDRM NEW home, Ingram, available June 1, garage for ATV, pet negotiable, dd & refs reqĘźd, $2,000/mon. 335-5352 1-BDRM FURNISHED suite, downtown, includes parking, private entrance, deck, heat, electricity, cable PVR, wifi, laundry, responsible tenant, N/S, $1,400/mon. Call or text 332-3598.

1-BDRM WALK-OUT basement suite, Copper Ridge. N/P, N/S, responsible tenant + security deposit. Available immediately, $1000/mon + utils. 334-2248 4-BDRM 3-BATH duplex, Takhini North, newer energy efficient, close to schools & downtown, N/S, N/P, dd & refs reqĘźd, $2,000/mon + utils. 335-0043

NEWLY RENOĘźD 2-bdrm condo in Hillcrest with a view. Top floor corner unit provides a quiet cozy home. Walking distance to local pubs, grocery store, CGC & airport.

335-4132 MOBILE HOME, new roof, soffits, siding, oil tank, oil monitor & electricity. Large parking, deck stove, refrigerator, $95,000. Call Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. 667-2791

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SALES POSITION AVAILABLE for Floor Covering Centre in Salmon Arm, BC. Potential candidate must have experience in the industry . Apply by resume only via email to ashtonfloors@shaw.ca

CELEBRATE! 1 column x 3 inches ............. Wed - $ s &RI $35.10 2 columns x 2 inches ........... Wed - $ s &RI $46.80

HELP WANTED NOC 6731 Housekeeping Room Attendant Qualifications: Relevant hotel certification preferred.

Applicants with relevant experience preferred Hours: 40 hours/week Wage: $15.50/hr Duties: Make beds, change sheets, distribute clean towels & toiletries Dust furniture, vacuum carpets.

Clean hotel rooms/public areas Attend to guest requests for extra supplies hr@elitehotel.ca Elite Hotel & Travel Ltd. 206 Jarvis St Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H1 HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

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LEAD CSR NOC#6551 $17 per hour, 40 hours per week Duties: to provide wide range of cash based products and services Email taunya.hirschl@moneymartdr.com

Miscellaneous for Sale 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 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.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

REFILL THE SHED with super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine this spring: $225 cord bucked/delivered.

Text or call Doug Martens @ 334-7364 BROTHER CORRECTRONIC GX-6750 electronic typewriter w/extra ribbon and manual, new $160, asking $70. 660-4443 STEEL BUILDING SALE...�CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!� 20X20 $5,444 25X26 $6,275 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca 66ʟ HEAVY duty 3/4� copper roll for plumbing water lines, paid $660, asking $300.

334-6685 MILWAUKEE 12� double mitre saw, slide cutting with stand, slide ot extensions for material, new $1,100, $800 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726 LONGARM QUILTING frame, 4ʟX8ʟX12ʟ lazer, cloth leaders, 4 rails, $500; 17� throat longarm sewing machine, $1,500 for both.

456-2541 QUILT SUPPLIES, fabric books, DVD, some rulers, templates etc, bobbin tension gauge top & bottom for long arm machine, quilt tops. 456-2541 CHEST WADERS, near new, $50; menĘźs Vasque hiking boots, floater jacket, $40 ea obo; heavy glass office door with lock.

667-7144 2006 OIL furnace 56300 to 95400 BTU nozzle .60 67000 BTU maintained, still working great, available mid summer, 2006 tank so cannot be installed in City. 667-2461 20,000 LB rocker plate table 5th wheel, Reese lock safety, $600 obo. Gus at 393-4796 BURLS FOR sale, different sizes. 399-3920 eves.

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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca 12x24 Timber frame high insulation, tin roof, pine siding, custom kitchen, two lofts, gravity fed water tank, wood stove, 3 propane lamps, oven with double burner.

Canvas Tents and Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, B.C. Canvas Tent Shop, www.Canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices

SHOP VAC, wet and dry, 10 gallons, like new. Call 633-4375

MENĘźS BLACK shoes, sz 9, like new, $15.

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SHOP CRANE, 2 tonnes, like new, $150.

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Position Type: Full Time term to March 31, 2017 w/possibility of extension Department: Education Closing: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Salary: $59,344 to $71,925 (level 5)

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR (TERM POSITION) THE JOB: Reporting to the Executive Director, this position manages the Education department team in delivering programs and support services to VGFN citizens enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and post secondary students. These programs include the cultural education programs; homework tutor program; Elder in school program; student allowances programs; student incentive programs; school hot lunch program among other programs. The Director also represents VGFN in education related business with governments, partners and professionals and assists with developing and implementing strategic goals and work plans. This position also supervises the Sports & Recreation Program.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a diploma in an academic field or the equivalent in experience and relevant training; Broad knowledge of government legislation regarding education; Knowledge of Yukon Education system, programs and services; Knowledge of educational issues affecting First Nation peoples both locally and nationally. The ideal candidate will need to be creative and innovative; culturally sensitive and possess management experience that includes financial and supervisory skills. Experience working in a First Nation community is an asset.

PAY RANGE: $72,491 to $94,238 ($47.66 - $61.96) per annum plus an excellent benefit package This is a full-time term 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)

OLDER BOSCH 12” miter chop saw, needs love but runs fine, $75. 335-4749 or 668-4726

For details visit www.kwanlindun.com/employment and for a complete job description contact Human Resources at 35 McIntyre Drive or call 633-7800

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A detailed job description is available at: www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: May 2, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information about this position, please contact: Brenda Frost hrd@vgfn.net or by calling 867-966-3261 Ext 256.

Please submit resumes that include job experience related to position to: Brenda Frost Human Resources Manager Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Box 94, Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 Phone: (867)966-3261, ext. 256 Fax: (867)966-3008 Email: hrd@vgfn.net While qualified VGFN citizens will be give preference, all interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Salesperson/Product Advisor Detailer, Detail Supervisor Tire & Lube Technician Must have own tools.

All positions are full-time permanent.

We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.

If you are friendly, energetic and have a great attitude, please apply in person with resume and drivers abstract to 6111-6th Avenue, Downtown, Whitehorse.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. We thank all applicants but only those short-listed will be contacted.

CABIN FOR sale, 12X24 timber frame, high insulation, tin roof, pine siding, custom kitchen, 2 lofts, gravity feed water tank, wood stove, 3 propane lamps, oven w/double burner, $48,000. 867-335-1775 PROPANE BBQ, 2 burners with side warmer, no tank, $50. 633-4379 NEW LOG picnic table. Can email photos, $350. 399-3904 D+L SAWMILL, cut 33' logs, less than 150, 180 degree, 27hp, 2 spare blades + blade sharpener. Check Youtube, $13,000.

335-9934 18" FLOOR style fan, $10. 20" floor standing air purifier, $10. Small George Foreman grill, $5. Raised toilet seat & tub hand gripper, $60 pair. 633-3416 2-5000 GAL Poly Water Storage Tanks with 3" Valves. 1-3" Monarch water pump with Single Phase Electric Motor. 65' of Hose with Camlok fittings. Asking $4,500. Will sell separately. 633-6642 OIL TANKS, one 250 gal & one 200 gal. No leaks, $225 for both. 633-4656 SLIDE PROJECTOR and stand. Good working order. Cannon Canner 4200F, $200.633-3113 YUKON INDIAN Hockey Association T-shirt, size L, $25. 322-2505 LONG MULTI-COLOURED kitchen counter, $50; 2 new kitchen delta faucets, $100 ea; wooden stand for afghan or bedspread holding, bedspreads in different sizes/colours, 393-1992 or fossilpoint@northwestel.net BLACK TUXEDO, great for grad, will fit someone 5' 1" - 5' 3" with slight build, approximately 36" chest, $150. 335-1426.

POULAN 3314 chainsaw, Good cond, $55.

667-4563 AWING, 12ʼX 8ʼ, new, never used, excellent condition, $100. 333-9020 YELLOW CEDAR Mask, Salish Interpretational Mask, 14" x 9”, carved by Metis, Ian Texmo, can send photos, open to offers.

334-1254 TWO 19” x 19” steer hide footstools with steer horn legs, $50 ea. 633-6920 CUSTOM BUILT log picnic table, 3x8' one of a kind, stained. Can be disassembled & delivery arranged, $ 650. 668-5511 2 STEAMER type storage trunks, no keys, $30 each, dimensions: 35"W x 20"D x 18"H, and second, 43"W x 21"D x 23"H. Call 335-2675

Electrical Appliances WHITE APPLIANCES in exc working cond. Frigidaire stove & refrigerator. Portable Kenmore dishwasher, $75/ea. 633-6711 aft 4:30

MANAGER, MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT PROGRAMS

PROPANE REFRIGERATOR, full size, it is old, but works. $300. 456-2477

THE JOB: Reporting to the Director of Health, Social, this position is responsible for providing personal and family counseling, and delivering the National Native Alcohol & Drug Addiction Program (NNADAP). This position is responsible for supervising Family Support Worker and the Justice Coordinator/ Native Court Worker. This position also coordinates all Therapists coming into the community through the use of Client Case Conferencing.

ALADDIN LAMP, Heritage brass lamp with Aladdin glass shade, blue dogwood pattern, electric & oil, $75. 667-2389

THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or a related field, or the equivalent in training and experience. The candidate must have at least 2 years direct and successful counseling experience; knowledge of social issues affecting First Nation peoples both locally and nationally; knowledge; of public and private agencies associated with alcohol and drug abuse programs; knowledge of a variety of treatment programs and therapeutic approaches.

The ability to resolve conflicts and to problem solve; ability to analyze community and client needs and develop policies and procedures to meet those needs; and ability to organize and facilitate workshops and presentations. The ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with clients, co-workers, community members, and with outside agencies, partners and business associates is essential. Experience working with a First Nations community is an asset. Successful candidate will require a mandatory criminal record check and maintain a substance-free lifestyle.

PAY RANGE: $45.44 per hour to start, with a benefits package This is a full-time term position based on 65 hrs. bi-weekly (6.5 hour workdays – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.)

A minimum one-year commitment is required.

A detailed job description is available at: www.vgfn.ca/employment CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please submit resume that include job experience related to position to: Brenda Frost, Manager, Human Resources Vuntut Gwitchin Government Box 94, Old Crow, Y.T. 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.

Posted: April 01, 2016

ABORIGINAL CRIMINAL COURTWORKER YUKON FIRST NATIONS PREFERENTIAL HIRING POLICY IS APPLICABLE AND MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON APPLICATION. Closing Date: Location: Hours: Salary:

Until illed Whitehorse 37.5 hours per week full time Level 7

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Manager of Justice, the Courtworker is responsible for attending all regular sessions of court in Whitehorse, Carcross, Teslin, Haines Junction, Burwash and Beaver Creek; assists First Nation citizens who are charged with a criminal offence by providing assistance and/or obtaining legal assistance and/or referring accused to appropriate community resources; assists the client in understanding their rights and responsibilities in the court process; works closely with private and government agencies, court personnel, First Nations and the RCMP. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly stats in Excel; maintains daily record keeping and communication logs in client iles; maintains iling system for the program and perform administrative duties.

Additional Information: Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information and job description, please contact Renie Bruton at 867-3939206 or email at renie.bruton@cyfn.net.

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

TVs & Stereos DIGITAL VIDEO Recorder (DVR), Motorola DCT3412, record up to 70 hrs of digital TV or 15 hrs of HD, $150 obo. 633-6961

Computers & Accessories SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 smart phone unlocked 16GB, gd cond, $170. 334-6087 IPAD MINI 4, new with smart cover & GSX apple care, bought in December for $730, asking $600. Call 334-6948 for more info.

ASUS 7" Tablet Model: ME173X. A few light scratches on the screen from normal use.

Hipstreet case & USB charging cable inclʼd, $60 obo. 633-3485

Musical Instruments PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certified piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 email:bfkitchen@hotmail.com MARSHALL MINI Stack amp & boss foot wah pedal, $500 obo. 667-4892

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

ORDER NOW 456-7432

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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 ✔ Prices as low as $245 per cord ✔ Single and emergency half cord deliveries ✔ Scheduled or next day delivery

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2007 CHRYSLER 300, custom chrome rims, tires & stereo system. Well maintained, 164,000 kms, $8,900 obo. 333-3457

2003 BMW 325I, V6 engine, 129,000km, fully loaded, silver grey in color, $8,500 obo.

334-4635

2000 DODGE Caravan, 225,000kms, running condition but needs some work, good rubber, trailer hitch, $650. 399-3920 eves

2005 KIA Magentis, 4-dr sedan, auto, tinted windows, well maintained, $3,000. 334-2262

2001 HONDA Civic, good cond, low kms @ 86,500, plum color, auto, remote start, winter tires, driven mostly by 1 person. 456-2928 or 332-3114

1999 SPORTY Pontiac Sunfire, automatic, 4-door, very clean and mechanically fine, $1,400. Call 393-1992

1990 TOYOTA Hiace, diesel, 4 wheel drive, mechanically excellent, $2,500. 333-9020

1986 OLDS Ciera, 4 door sedan, vg shape, 77,000 kms, new battery, remote start, safety , $2,000. Call 633-4311

2004 NISSAN Maxima, 184k, clean, gold in colour, leather seats, $7,500 obo. 336-2982 1999 FORD Taurus 4-dr, V8 auto, new tires, $1,895. 667-7777

Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

DONʼS FIREWOOD •Year round harvest/supply •Beetlekill stockpiled in Whitehorse •$235/cord delivered city limits U-Cut available “Firewood When You Want It!” 393-4397

Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY • SELL RUGER MODEL 77, 270 Winchester cal, as new, only fired 10 rounds, green/brown laminated stock, c/w Ruger scope rings, $700 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726

Yukon Suspension Bridge is currently seeking Employees for the up-coming 2016 tourist season. t t t t t

Yukon Suspension Bridge is a world class tourist attraction located between Whitehorse, Yukon and Skagway, Alaska along the Klondike Highway. We are looking for energetic and personable individual who can work well in our customer service business. Daily transportation to and from the Bridge is provided. Qualifications and duties very from each position, should you require more information please contact us. If you feel you have the experience and knowledge to be a part of our team please submit resume.

For more information of our business visit us at,

Castle Rock Enterprises is seeking:

www.yukonsuspensionbridge.com Email: info@yukonsuspensionbridge.com Phone: 604-628-5660 Fax: 867-456-7001

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WOOD LONGBOW with quiver of wood arrows, handmade in the USA, fully functional, also looks good for decoration or medieval role playing, $150. Call or txt Matt 332-1281

POSTED April 21, 2016 – Competition # 16-17-019

ENFIELD PATTERN 1914 sporter in 303 British, completely refinished, VG+, D&T for scope, PAL req'd, $300 firm. 667-2276 NORINCO JW-20 .22 cal. semi auto take-down rifle. Copy of the Browning .22 take down, $100. 667-4563 WHITEHORSE RIFLE & Pistol Club is having a restricted firearms safey course on Saturday, May 7, 8:30am

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Education Support Worker Whse Secondary Term Full-Time: ASAP to June 15, 2017 / Salary: $58,369.42 - $68,283.97 – Level 6

CAFN’s HR Preferential Hire Policy will apply.

For a complete job description please check the CAFN website at http://www.cafn.ca/jobs.html or contact below.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2016 @ 4:30 PM Submit current resumes and supporting documents to: Capacity and Policy Development Department Fax: (867) 667-6202 / Phone: (867) 456-6882

sbreithaupt@cafn.ca

WANTED: TO borrow a VHS or DVD converter. Or trade something for the use of one. 332-7797

WANTED: 32" shower stall in gd cond & a small single axle box trailer (or flat deck) which can be pulled behind an ATV. 633-5575 WANTED: USED or new pot belly stove, bamboo blinds in different sizes, 2 large papazon cushions, light teal coloured sun umbrella; also cedar, small amount. 393-1992 or fossilpoint@northwestel.net

Cars 2011 TOYOTA Corolla sport model, 49,000 kms, auto, extended warranty to March 31, 2021 or 120,000 kms, $16,000. 633-5943 2010 HYUNDAI Accent, good clean reliable unit, 76,000 kms, $7,700 obo. 633-6665 2010 MUSTANG GT convertible, V8, 5-spd manual, heated leather seats, gold & black, all maintenance records available, c/w extra floor mats. 336-0505 2009 HONDA Civic DX-G, manual, AC, PW, PL, cruise, Pioneer touch screen Bluetooth stereo, Husky liner floor, summer/winter tires on rims 81,000 kms, reg maintenance, no accidents, $8,500. 335-2092 2009 HONDA Civic, 106,000 kms, $6,900.

393-2680

Please forward resumes to office@castlerockent.com or fax to 867-633-2621.

LOCATION: WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Wanted

WANTED: LOCAL frozen berries, cranberries, blueberries & black currant. 668-6871

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Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators with minimum 5 years’ experience. Standard First Aid an asset and must be committed to safety.

Superintendent with minimum five years experience.

Must have working knowledge of practices, materials and equipment associated with civil construction, as well as a strong commitment to safety.

Project Manager/Estimator, must be team-oriented with strong computer skills and a good understanding of civil construction and site work.

Reporting to the Education Director, this position will provide pro-active support to Champagne-Aishihik First Nations secondary students and their families. This position will maintain a regular schedule at Whitehorse Secondary Schools and CAFN Education Department to promote students’ academic success and advocate on behalf of students in a wide variety of ways.

PRE-64 MODEL 88 Winchester in 308 calibre, $650 firm. 399-3791

WANTED: SINGLE bed, solid light wood, well kept, reasonable. 668-6871

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Journeyman Electrician.

MUST HAVE A INTERPROVINCIAL RED SEAL. Work includes commercial building maintenance, controls, residential renovations and bucket work.

Apply in Person 4th & Black 456-4567

HEAD CHEF COOK ASSISTANT/DISHWASHER RESTAURANT SERVER CASHIER TOUR GUIDE

BENELLI MR-1 .223Rem semi-automatic rifle, x2/5 round magizine with scope, $1,500 obo, open to trades. 335-1467

L/E NO4, professional coversion to .308 win, new bbl/bolt parts/syn stock, scope base, no sights, no mag, PAL req'd, $450 firm.

667-2276

1958 FORD Edsel, Pacer, original cond, runs well, has inspection, needs windshield, $4,100 obo. 399-3920 eves

Is looking to hire a

RUGER 77-22, as new, 22 LR caliber, c/w scope, $700 obo. 668-4726 or 335-4749

LEE ENFIELD No1 Mk3, 303 British, professional sporter, monte carlo stock, budget scope, VG+, $380 firm, PAL req'd. 667-2276

1971 VW Super Beetle, new paint, tires, seats & much more, $6,000. 633-3126

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Yukon Soccer Association is looking for

Head Coaches for both our Male and Female 2017 Canada Games teams.

Applicants must have, or be prepared to obtain by December 2016: CSA Provincial B license NCCP Level 3 certification Respect in Sport Clear Criminal Record Check Experience coaching 16 -18 year old players Assistant Coaches are also being sought for these teams: Applicants should have CSA B Prep license NCCP levels 1 and 2 Resect In Sport Clear Criminal Record Check Experience coaching 16-18 year old players PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO YUKON SOCCER ASSOCIATION 4061 – 4TH AVE, WHITEHORSE, YT Y1A 1H1 Applications are to be received by May 6th, 2016

is inviting applications for

2 Heritage Interpreters June 7th to September 1st, 2016

Reporting to the Business / Marketing Manager in Heritage, this position will serve as an ambassador to inspire success, pride and growth of cultural awareness, to the visitors of the Heritage Centre. This position will present tours and programs that reflect and enhance the traditional and contemporary experience of the Teslin Tlingit. The incumbent will utilize a variety of interpretation methods, which include audio visual, illustrated talks and tours.

Other duties may include the operation of a cash register and completing sales transactions.

TTC is looking for individuals that have the following desired attributes: • self-motivation • ability to follow instruction • show initiative • positive attitude The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to provide hospitality and ensure the safety of all visitors and staff is required. Knowledge of and experience in Teslin Tlingit traditions and contemporary values is desired.

Maintaining confidentiality is a condition of employment for all TTC Staff.

The Heritage Interpreters must be willing to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

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

Closing Date: Monday, May 2, 2016 **no later than 4pm** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.ttc-teslin.com

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ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?

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

The Yukon Learn Society is seeking a Volunteer Captain to Manage the Volunteers at The Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament for Literacy (The tournament takes place on June 18th)

2008 PONTIAC Torrent, very clean, extra set of tires, new windshield, brakes, tires, remote start, $10,800. 335-1572

2006 TOYOTA Tacoma RWD, 129,000 km w/ color match canopy, no accidents, runs great, $9,800 obo. Call or text for more info 334-8539

2008 TOYOTA Highlander SUV, 7 passenger seating, power door locks and windows, cruise control, AC, tow package. 4 wheel drive, power starter, great condition, $17,900. 456-4291

2005 CHEV Silverado 1500, LS Ext Cab, tonneau cover, spare tire all P265, 4 DR V8, rear tow receiver & wiring, power driver seat, great condition, $8,700 obo. 334-3456

2007 CHEV 2500HD crew cab 4x4, great unit, many options, trailer tow, fully serviced, new brakes & battery. 633-4311

2004 TOYOTA Sienna LE, 7 passenger, 5-spd automatic, V-6 180,853 kms, sliding door, new tires, bucket seats, 3rd row folding seat, a/c & more, $8,500. 334-2771

2009 1 ton GMC diesel, performance package, lift kit, new tires, flat deck/winch, low mileage, $29,000. 334-4134

2007 FORD F250 pick-up, V8 auto, posi-track, was $4,900, reduced to $3,600.

667-7777

2002 CHEV Silverado 1500, new 18� rims, other new parts, 283,000kms, $4,500.

668-6958

2008 FORD F350 Lariat, 4X4, crew cab, diesel, 141,000 kms. 335-6560

2000 DODGE Dakota 4x4, 4.9L, $1500 obo.

668-7748

2002 FORD F150 4x4 8Ęź box with canopy, 234452 km, mechanical inspection certified, excellent condition, $5,500. 867-993-6736 or email hdwell@yahoo.ca

Trucks 2012 F150 4X4, 5.0L FFV Engine 6-spd auto trans, c/w extra Set of studded winter tires, SuperCab SWB, 4WD, XLT, 6.5Ęź box, 60,304kms, $22,000 obo. 335-5911 2011 FORD F-150 4X4 3.7 Litres V6 automatic, 114,500Km 6 speed transmission, $15,500 obo. 867-456-2121

Responsibilities: •

recruit volunteers;

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overall management of the volunteers.

Yukon WomenĘźs Transition Home is seeking

good organizational skills;

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1999 NISSAN Pathfinder SE, p/windows & locks, sunroof, heated leather seats, $5,700 obo. 336-0893

Wage: $24.66 per hour plus shift premium Benefits as per Collective Agreement

1998 DODGE 1 ton hydraulic tilt deck, 17,8000kms, runs good, $5,500 obo.

336-3922

As a member of the Transition Home staff, the Casual Worker will fill in for staff when on leave or training. Other opportunities may be available in the future.

What’s in it for me? •

have fun being part of a dynamic team with great people;

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contribute to raising funds to help Yukoners with literacy needs;

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enjoy a BBQ dinner;

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enjoy the entertainment (TBD);

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see the celebrity guest (TBD);

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receive volunteer recognition and certificate;

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FREE Coffee!

If you are interested, please call 867-668-6280 ext. 223

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

Community Services

First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun

MAYO, YUKON

JOB OPPORTUNITY

FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICER Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Lands and Resources, the Fish and Wildlife Officer is responsible for the proper management and protection of fish and wildlife populations and their habitats within the Traditional Territory in partnership with YG Environment Biologists, Conservation Officers, and the Mayo District Renewable Resource Council. The successful candidate is to work closely with the Fish & Wildlife Analyst to implement fish & wildlife measures, compiling data for presentations to the community, and other tasks identified by Fish & Wildlife Analyst.

Salary Range: $29.60 to $35.27 per hour (75 hours bi-weekly); plus benefits.

FISH AND WILDLIFE ANALYST Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Lands and Resources, the Fish and Wildlife Analyst is responsible for the implementation of proper management and protection of fish and wildlife populations and their habitats within the Traditional Territory. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical briefings, facilitating programs, presentations at community events, and other duties as identified by the Lands & Resources Manager. The successful candidate is to work closely with the Fish & Wildlife Officer to develop environmental monitoring measures as well as assisting in scheduling field inspections.

Salary Range: $29.60 to $35.27 per hour (75 hours bi-weekly); plus benefits.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT: www.nndfn.com Please submit resumes by: April 29, 2016 @ 4:30 p.m. to: Ronalda Moses Manager, Human Resources Tel: (867) 996-2265 ext. 138 Fax: (867) 996-2267 Email: humanresources@nndfn.com

1999 FORD Explorer, just under 200,000 kms. Solid, reliable vehicle, $3,700. George 336-0995

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2002 TOYOTA Tundra 4-dr 4X4, lift kit, dual exhaust, canopy, undercoating, bed liner, hitch, driving lights, cold air intake, 200,000kms, $8,000 obo. 336-8200

1995 GMC extĘźd van, shelving units, solid vehicle, $2,500. George 336-0995

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1994 JEEP Grand Cherokee, good condition, engine runs great, new transmission 120 k, 400,000km, $1,250 obo. 393-2111 1987 CHEV, handicap van, raised roof, 154,000 kms, loaded, $3,500. George 336-0995

QualiďŹ cations: r $PNCJOBUJPO PG FYQFSJFODF BOE QPTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO JO B SFMBUFE Ă FME r ,OPXMFEHF PG WJPMFODF BHBJOTU XPNFO BOE JTTVFT GBDJOH XPNFO XIP IBWF FYQFSJFODFE WJPMFODF BOE PS BCVTF r ,OPXMFEHF PG SFTPVSDFT BWBJMBCMF UP XPNFO r &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH JO B DSPTT DVMUVSBM TFUUJOH BOE B LOPXMFEHF TFOTJUJWJUZ UP UIF OFFET PG 'JSTU /BUJPOT XPNFO BOE UIFJS DIJMESFO r 4BUJTGBDUPSZ DVSSFOU DSJNJOBM SFDPSE DIFDL r ,OPXMFEHF PG 3FTQPOTF #BTF 1SBDUJDF BO BTTFU

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 WANTED: SUZUKI Samurai for parts. Any condition. 332-1999

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COMMERCIAL TRUCK tire, brand new, Kelly KRH Armorsteel MR 22.5. Load range H, $350. 456-2477

Closing Date: QN .BZ

PARTS FOR 2004 Dodge Mini van 3.3, pass side axle, headlights, tail lights, starter, alternator, 4 x 215/65 R 16 studded tires, new 215/65 R16 all season tire, etc. 667-2619

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4 TRUCK tires on rims, P235/75 R17 108S, 6 bolt, $50 obo. 633-6961

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PARTS FOR 2007 GMC, 4x 245/70 R17 all terrain tires on black iron rims w/locking lug nuts, F/N air cleaner, 5.3 engine, white Chevy truck rim, pickup box trailer. 667-2619

2005 YAMAHA Venture Royal, full dressed, windshield, hard saddle bags, stereo, intercom, new rear tire, 24,000 miles, exc cond, silver, 333-9661 & lv msg.

SETS OF tires, 80% tread on most.

195-60R15, 245-75R16, 255-70R17, 275-65R18, 275-60R20. Other sizes, prices vary. 393-3598

1988 KAWASAKI Vulcan 1500, windshield, Vance and Hines Pipes, 84,000 km, $3,500.

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Pets FREE TO good home, 8 year old husky, neutered male. Semi-retired sled dog with light wrist injury. Great for a small kennel that does short runs or skijoring team. 332-3711 RABBITS FOR sale, 5 female. Looking for good homes. 333-0915 FREE TO good home, 6-yr old lab cross, neutered, very friendly, needs fenced yard.

334-6022 WANTED: MALE or female kitten, 6 weeks to 4 months old. Will neuter myself. Mixed breed preferred. Alexis 334-2905 2 DOG carriers, Dimensions: 13.5"W x 18"L x 14"H, $20; 19"W x 29"L x 22"H, $30. Call 335-2675 PB REG, Norwegian Elkhound, male, 18 months old. Available to an active family or person. He is well started, healthy & smart.

Approved home only, $1,000. 668-3885

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles 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 2009 YAMAHA V Star 1300 touring cruiser, new tires, leather saddlebags, recent tune-up/oil change, windshield, passenger back rest, $4,500. 333-9020 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 ATV SNOW plow with ears, good shape, asking less than 1/2 price of new, $350.

334-6685 2008 SUZUKI C109RT, factory windshield & luggage, driving lights, 13,000 kms, 109 cid/1800 cc, excellent cruiser for long trips or daily rider, stored indoors, excellent condition. Rob 335-2600 2009 HARLEY V-Rod, two-tone blue factory paint, ABS, security system, excellent condition, 23,000 km, 240 mm rear tire, Harley's performance cruiser, $10,500. Rob 335-2600 2012 NINJA 250 •Practically new, 458kms. •Never dropped. •Great condition. $3,500.00 Call 334-5660 2009 SUZUKI 800 cc, saddle bags, 2-up seat, lots of extra chrome, 10,000kms, exc cond, $6,000. 390-2764 ONE OF a kind 2008 professionally customized Harley Davidson Softail Custom with only 6000kms, so many features, $18,250 obo, health forces sale. For info call 668-5882 2011 HARLEY Sportster, 1200cc, black, $7,900. George 336-0995

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

2012 SKI-DOO Skandic SWT 600 E-TEC snowmobile, 2230 kms, exc cond. Factory heavy bumper, skid plate, pull start. Axe holder & kolpin bracket. No trades or low offers, $10,900. 633-5545.

1984 ZETA 24' Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, barbecue, galley, head, canvas enclosure, GPS chart plotter fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint, many extras, reasonable offers. 332-1374

2008 YAMAHA Road Star, 1700cc. Beautiful blue bike, low kms. May take 1/2 ton on trade, $6,900. George 336-0995

LOWRANCE M O D E L X59DF depth sounder/fish finder, compete, as new, $125 firm. Phone 668-2945.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Classic, loaded, lots of extras, lots of chrome, 44,000 kms, $18,000. 334-6657

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633-6019 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

2016

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

20Ęź NORWEST wooden freighter canoe, built in 2002, not used much, c/w 35hp Seahorse & trailer, $4,600 obo. 399-3920 eves

2008 HARLEY Davidson Fat Boy, like new, lots of upgrades, 5,000 kms. $15,000.

334-4364

...that you can donate credit at The Feed Store for us so we can purchase food and other items for the animals?

BARREL DOCK floats, polydrum-styrofoam filled, located in Tagish, $25 each, 5 for $100. 333-2489

SUZUKI BOULEVARD 1500 cc, mint cond, 4,500 kms. Extras include windshield & saddlebags, $9,000. 633-3638

YUKAN CANOE 2016 Paddling Courses. •Canoe, Kayak, Rescue and SUP courses. •Whitewater Canoes, Kayaks, SUP Boards, Voyageur Canoe and Drysuits rentals.

Book On-line: WWW.YUKANCANOE.COM OR email info@yukancanoe.com For more info: 667-2628

LEATHER CHAPS, size 31� waist, 31� long; motorcycle jacket, Joe Rocket, size med, like new, selling together, $200. 399-3033 2004 POLARIS Sportsman 600, engine rebuilt, new tires & rims, good condition, $5,200. 334-6728 2002 POLARIS Magnum 325, engine rebuilt, tires & plastic good, $3,600. 334-6728 FIELDSHEER TEXTILE riding jacket, padded, zip out lining, black with orange piping, size small. Practically new, $200. 667-4563 2001 HONDA VLX600 Shadow, 7600 kms.

Ridden gently, $3,000. Saddlebags & backrest to fit a 750 Shadow, $200. 667-4563

...that we have accounts with both P&M Recycling and Raven Recycling? You can drop off your recycling with them, tell them that it’s a donation for us and they’ll add your recycling to our account!

16Ęź CEDAR and canvas Faber canoe, canvas, gunwales & shoe keel replaced, $1,000; 40 lb thrust Minn Kota motor & mount, $150.

667-2389

...that you can submit your Independent Grocer receipts to help Mae Bachur Animal Shelter? Drop them off at the Shelter for every $5000 in receipts, Independent Grocers give the Shelter a donation

ROUGHNECK 1960MT riverboat, 2007 model, comes with EZload trailer & 2011 4-stroke Yamaha 90 HP, excellent running condition, $15,000. 333-5531 CEDAR AND canvas Chestnut Canoe, 19.5Ęź, weighs 120 lbs. Includes removable ash floor boards, vg cond, ribs & stern replaced, new canvas. Rated for 7.5HP long shaft motor, $2,500. 667-2389

FRANK THOMAS street boots, mens 6.5, but not gender specific. $100. 4 helmets, 2 swing jaw, one open face, one beany. Good shape. Offers. 667-4563

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

BELL PROSPECTOR 16 canoe in vg cond, river canoe, royalex, green with 2 paddles; $1400. 334-7580

JOE ROCKET leather pants, waist size 28, black with hip & knee armour. Zips to your jacket. Like new but for one ankle zipper that's come adrift, $225. 667-4563 2004 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 Adventure Touring. 22,000kms, blue, new tires & chain, signal lights in hand guards, side & centre stand, $4300 obo. 334-5799

Heavy Equipment 30Ęź GOOSENECK flat deck trailer. Tri-axle 21,000lbs, near new, $12,000. 334-2150

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Little Footprints, Big Steps was founded to provide ongoing care and protection for the children of Haiti. We welcome and greatly appreciate your support. Please check our website to donate, fundraise or to get involved.

And more...

An account at Raven Recycling has been set up for Little Footprints, Big Steps. People may donate their refundable recycling to help continue Morgan’s work in Haiti.

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If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382 If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the pet report or for more info on any of these animals, call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

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yukon-news.com MINI-EXCAVATORS and skid steer loaders for rent, Dawson area.

With or without operator, mob/de-mob available.

Great for landscaping, mining, general construction.

Call Joe 867-993-3914

CAT D11N, D10N, D9N, Cat 400D 40 Ton Rock Truck 8"X6" Self-Priming Cornell Water Pump, Cyl JD Engine, 6"X8" Berkley Pump on 4 Cyl Yanmar, 1500 Hrs. Complete with Suction For Sale, Rent or Rental Purchase All Sitting In Dawson City, YK A1 Cats Grande Prairie 780-538-1599 or Website www.a1-cats.com 100KW 3PH genset, Cummins Diesel c/w switchgear & fuel tank mounted in 20 foot seacan. very low hours, $12,000 obo. tel:250-651-7542 email awatlin@gmail.com HIGHWAY BRUSHING equipment. M125X Kubota tractor, rear duals, Schulte 15ʼ batwing HD mower, c/w 10ʼ flex arm, 4 hydraulics, spare tires & parts. Exc cond, $81,000 obo. 334-3881

Aircraft 1969 CESSNA 182M Full IFR, Garmin 430W, A/P TTAF 2953, STOH 1072, many extras, great condition, $75,000. tel: 250-651-7542, email awatlin@gmail.com

PIPER CHEROKEE PA-28 140 aircraft & logs are lodged @ Rodan Air Maintenance in Whitehorse. 867-993-5423

5TH WHEEL trailer hitch, made by DSP, exc cond, 10,000lb, cap for pick-up truck, with box rails, $450. 633-4656

1995 MAULE MXT-7-180-CS, TTSN E&A 930, exc cond, recent mods. See ad at www.controller.com 867-634-5115 C-GJPH

2016 HD Rainbow equipment trailer, 16ʼ long, 7ʼ 6” wide, low boy, tandem 7000lb axles, slide away ramps, 16” tires w/new spare tire. Used once, $5,900. 633-4656

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 20ʼ ENCLOSED trailer, side door, rear barn doors, tandem axles, next to new, good shape, $6,000 obo. 335-4749 or 668-4726 2002 CORSAIR truck camper, Excella, 9'2" w/shower, queen bed, N/S, fantastic fan, tinted windows, rear awning, well kept, $11,500. 668-4876 1996 TRIPLE E Topaz trailer, excellent condition, fully equipped, full bathroom, well maintained, must be seen. 333-0251 2007 PLEASURE-WAY Camper Van, 115,000kms Ford E-350, fridge, stove, furnace, A/C, microwave, electric rear sofabed, Onan genset, new awning, new tires, $54,000 obo. 633-6642

1984 20ʼ Vanguard trailer, sleeps 6, $ 5,000 obo. 633-4149 9.5ʼ BIGFOOT camper, 4 seasons, vg cond, electric jacks, full bath, fridge, stove, furnace, outside shower, $10,000. 334-4110 2009 27ʼ Jayco trailer, excellent condition, queen & Jack&Jill beds, AC, TV, full bathroom w/shower, automatic awning, used very little, call to view, #18,000 obo.

334-6724 1997 BOUNDER motorhome, 35ʼ, 99,000 miles, new fridge, hot water tank, toilet & tires, $23,000. 334-2150

BALLA 1929–2016

CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-motorized weekend: April 1-3 & 22-24. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910

YUKON PRIDE: Saturday, June 25. Parade, Picnic and Dance for the LGBTQ + allies community. Tickets for Queer as Funk at KDCC on sale now. www.queeryukon.com

HORAIRE PISTE Chilkoot/Log Cabin: Multi-usage sauf du 1 au 3 et du 22 au 24 avril. activities non motorisees.

867-667-3910

THE YUKON Child Care Associationʼs AGM is April 29 at the Westmark Whitehorse at 12:30pm. The AGM will take place during the child care conference “Embracing the Magic.”

THE ALZHEIMER/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with dementia. Info call Joanne 668-7713.

BABY STORY TIME: Mondays, Apr 4 – May 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library. Free drop-in.

THE WILDWISE Yukon AGM is set for Tuesday May 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 in the Whitehorse public library meeting room.

WANTED: NEWER 5th Wheel hitch. Tagish.

867-399-3031 Lv msg

PORTER CREEK Community Association Annual General Meeting Monday, May 2nd, 7pm, Guild Hall, Porter Creek. All Welcome.

Spread the word & come show your support.

Info 633-4829

Coming Events

ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association AGM Thursday May 26, 7pm, Sport Yukon, 4061-4th Ave, Boardroom #1, all welcome

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

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Andy Balla announces his peaceful passing on April 20, 2016 at MacCauley Lodge in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Andrew “Andy”

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

YUKON NEWS

MARSH LAKE Solid Waste Management Society will hold its AGM on May 4th, 2016 7pm at the Marsh Lake Community Centre.

OPEN PIT Performance League AGM, Wednesday, May 4, at 5:30pm, Whitehorse Public Library.

FERMENTED FOODS WORKSHOPS! Get hands-on instruction for making sauerkraut, curtido, kimchi, pickles and kefir, while learning how they can benefit your gut, health and pocketbook!

First one is on April 7.

More info at www.katherinebelisle.com/classes AL-ANON MEETINGS, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someoneʼs drinking?

Wednesday 12Noon @ Anglican Church, 4th & Elliott, back door, Friday 7pm Lutheran Church, 4th & Strickland, beginnerʼs meeting, Friday 8pm Lutheran Church regular meeting CREATIVE VOCAL Workshop with Yukon artist Scott Maynard. Part of Gwaandak Theatreʼs Ensemble Theatre Training Series.

All levels welcome. April 27, 6-9pm, YAC Studio.

Register at 393-2676, ensemble.gwaandaktheatre.ca LORNE MOUNTAIN Community Centre AGM, May 19th Thursday 7pm followed by fun, community games and BBQ info www.mountlorne.yk.net

Kevin George Wesley Bowler JULY 4, 1959 - APRIL 14, 2016.

Born in 1929 in Onoway, Alberta, Andy was the second son of Harry and Clara Balla.

Although times were often hard on the little farm in Northern Alberta, Andy’s work ethic and love of family was shaped by his early life there. In later years, the “farm” was always on his mind, and he loved to tell stories of his many adventures there.

We mourn the loss of Kevin Bowler at the age of 56, yet rejoice that he has gone on to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ. Kevin passed peacefully in his sleep at Fosterbrooke Long-term Care Facility in Newcastle, where he was a resident for only five days, after transferring from Copper Ridge Place in Whitehorse, Y.T.

Andy first moved to the Yukon in 1955. It was in Whitehorse that he met the love of his life, Helen, and they married in 1962. Andy and Helen spent their early married life in Whitehorse, before moving to Edmonton, and later Calgary and Stettler, Alberta. It was in Whitehorse that their four children were born, and many lifelong friendships were made. Andy and Helen returned to the Yukon in 2010.

Kevin suffered for several years with a rare syndrome called Neuro Behçets, which impaired his cognative thinking and eventually his mobility and speech.

Kevin was an ordained Minister, a licensed Paramedic and Paramedic Instructor. In spite of a long-term diagnosis and disease, Kevin lived a very adventurous life.

Andy’s infectious smile, playful nature and wonderful sense of humour will be greatly missed. He was our husband, our father, our grandfather, our brother, our uncle, but mostly our friend.

Andy is pre-deceased by his infant son, Danny, his brothers, Tom, Mike, Orest, David and Rudolph, and his Mom and Dad (Clara and Harry). He will be forever missed by his wife, Helen, his children, Lena (Bryan), Myke (Sheri) and Rob (Jackie), his grandchildren Amanda, Matthew, Nicholas, Jacob, Ryan, Kyle, Danielle, and greatgrandchildren Amelia and Archer, his sister Pauline and family, his brothers Victor (Treva), Howard (Joyce), Ben (Cecile) and Lawrence (Lynn) and their families, as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

Kevin was married to Cindy Hadley (Langton) from 1983-2011 and is the beloved son of the late Walter and Elsie Bowler (Shaw) and the son-in-law of Don and Joan Hadley.

The family would like to thank Dr. Chau, and the staff at MacCauley Lodge for the excellent and compassionate care given to Andy while he was there.

He is lovingly remembered by his sister Sharron Rideout (Stan), his sister Janice Page (Stephen), his sister Brenda Armstrong (Randy), his sister Dianne Vetzal (George) and his sister-in-law Phyllis Waters (Jon).

Kevin was pre-deceased by his sister, Marilyn Adam in 2008.

Kevin and Cindy had resided in Dawson City, Y.T. for several years.

He is fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear family friends.

The Celebration of Kevin’s Life was held on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church, 11 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario.

There will be a visitation with family and friends at Heritage North Funeral Home on Thursday, April 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

A service will be held at Riverdale Baptist Church on Saturday, April 30th at 1:00 pm, followed by refreshments and story-telling at the family home of Rob and Jackie. All are welcome.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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YUKON WHOLISTIC Health Network Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Thursday, May 12 at the Whitehorse Public Library. Everyone welcome! Contact 667-6030 for more info.

MOTHERS DAY Brunch at Marsh Lake Community Centre Sunday May 8th 10am & 11:30 sittings. Live music & great menu starring eggs benny. Reserve at 660-4999 or marshlake@gmail.com.

ELECTRIC FENCING technique workshop for small and large scale food producers, May 28th. Limited availability, fills quickly.

Contact WildWise Yukon for more info.

335-5212, info@wildwise.ca.

KLUANE MOUNTAIN Bluegrass Festival June 10 to 12. Weekend passes on sale: Dean's Strings (Whitehorse), Kluane Machine (HJ) and online: www.yukonbluegrass.com. Buy now to avoid disappointment!

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 MT LORNE Spring Fair May 7, 10am-3pm, LMCC, km 1, Annie Lake Road, bedding plant sale, needle felting class, kids activities, garage sale, tables @ $10. Register 667-7083 SLIDE INTO German. Join our group, learn and/or practice German over coffee every Saturday at the Birch and Bear, Waterfront Station, 10am-11am, no charge. Call 334-6948 for info.

TUNGSTEN, NWT 30 Year Reunion, invitation to all former Tungstenites, June 24-28, 2016, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Valemount, BC. Join the group on Facebook or call/text: Ingrid Hillgren (867) 689-4969 FAMILY STYLE Mexican Dinner Hellaby Hall 4th Ave and Elliott St, April 29, 5-7pm.

Adults $20, ages 7-12, $10. A fund raiser for Sonora Ministries MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE sale with silent auction May 1st, 9am to 2pm @ 143 Falaise Place. Fundraiser to send Yukon Women's Transition Home Society to international conference Dignity 2016.

IF YOU are caring for a person with FASD, come to FASSY's Parent/Caregiver Support Group, Thursday April 28 at 6:30pm at 4141B 4th Ave. 393-4948 for info.

SOUNDS OF Spring, May 2nd, 7pm. Tickets $12 Adult, $10 Student/ Senior $7 Child.

Yukon Art Centre. allcityband.com "SOUNDS OF Africa" a concert by Whitehorse Community Choir, 8:00 pm, May 6th and 7th, Yukon Arts Centre. Tickets on sale now through Yukon Arts Centre and Arts Underground.

SATURDAY SALSA Dancing, 8-11pm. Lessons at 8pm, Saturday, April 30th. Bd Party Room, use the door behind Epic Pizza, Leaping Feats studio, 38 Lewes.

YUKON RIVER Trail Marathon. Sunday August 7th, Filling fast. www.yukonmarathon.com WORLD TAI Chi & Qigong Day, Saturday, April 30, 10am. The Wharf on Front Street. www.taichi-yukon.ca or Facebook.

JAZZ YUKON presents Fawn Fritzen's "Pairings" CD release with wine pairings! April 30th at the Old Fire Hall. Two shows, 6pm & 8:45pm. Tickets: Dean's Strings. Info: fawnfritzen.com BRAEBURN LAKE Christian Camp now accepting registrations for the 2016 Summer Camping season. Children ages 6 - 14. See www.braeburncamp.ca for forms and information. Discounts for early birds and multiple children.

DANCE G A T H E R I N G , a monthly, let-loose-shake-it-move-stretch-sweat-smile evening. Mix of world beat, rock, blues, electronica. May 7 @ 302 Strickland, 800-930pm. Adults & mature teens. Entrance by donation.

FELTING WORKSHOP, Saturday May 7, 9am. Needle felting & wet felting to make a picture in wool, $110. Contact Susan Ross for more info @ 633-4201 FREE BALL Pit Drop In May 14th at the Heart of Riverdale from 11am-3pm, sponsored by Due North Maternity and Baby.

Parental Supervision is required. No Ball Pit May 7th YUKON CANOE and Kayak Club Reel Paddling Film Festival and Canoe Raffle April 27 @ 7pm, Yukon Arts Center.

FREE BOARD game drop-in for International TableTop Day @ Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Room, Saturday, April 30th, 12-5pm. Games provided, door prizes. All welcome. Hosted by Yukon Comic Culture Society.

YUKON CANOE and Kayak Club Paddleswap and Barbecue May 11, 6pm. Buy and sell boating gear at Old City Intake Selkirk St. YUKON TABLE Tennis Championships May 14 & 15, Saturday school event & junior competition, Sunday Menʼs/Womenʼs singles & doubles. For more info contact 668-3358 ANNUAL GALA Garage Sale fundraiser for Haiti. May 28 at Whitehorse Elementary gym. Want to help? Items to donate?

334-3928 karen@littlefootprintsbigsteps.com YUKON ORIENTEERING Association first meet of 2016 Wednesday May 4 at 6pm on Ear Lake map. Park at Miles Canyon Rd off highway at railroad tracks. Info call Karen 335-0191 SPEAKER DAVID Laxton's Annual Reception, fundraiser Yukoners' Cancer Care Fund Apr 28/16 5:30pm, Main Gov't Bldg. Cash Bar Live/Silent Auction, donation at door.

WRITERʼS ROUNDTABLE: connect with other writers and hear about upcoming events, Thurs Apr 28, 7:30 p.m. at Whitehorse Library. All welcome JACK HULLAND School Council is having a regular council meeting May 4, 2016 at 7pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

ANYONE INTERESTED in joining an architecture/environmental science club here in Whitehorse email me at r524dust@yahoo.com HIDE AND Horn Sealed Bid Auction, Saturday May 7th, 2016, Transportation Museum, 11am-4pm. 667-7091 YOU ARE invited to the Yukon/Stikine Heritage Fair, Thursday, May 5th at the Yukon Transportation Museum. Public viewing of the FABULOUS 48 Entries is from 1-2 pm.

Coordinated by YHMA. YUKON MIXED MARKET Small/Home Business Trade Show Over 25 vendors, food, live entertainment & fundraising for the Train Able Society.

Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre April 30th and May 1st Noon-5pm both days

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BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 PASCAL REGINE PAINTING 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

ELECTRICIAN •Licensed •Spring Renovation Sale •No GST April or May •Free Estimates •10% Seniorʼs Discount •Light Carpentry, Drywall, and Tiling also available 334-0974

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PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY ON RESPONSIBLE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 18, 2016. 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 Eric Bartlett at Eric.Bartlett@gov.yk.ca.

Project Description: To provide technical and communications support services to Energy, Mines and Resources as they implement and adapt an Engagement Strategy on how to responsibly develop oil and gas resources in Yukon.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 25, 2016. 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 Laura Spicer at laura.spicer@gov.yk.ca.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 17, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Mackenzie Ingram at mackenzie.ingram@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Site Visit: May 4th at 1 P.M. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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Highways and Public Works

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

ELIJAH SMITH School Council is having a regular council meeting May 3, 2016, at 6:30pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

HAMLET OF Mount Lorne Local Advisory Council meeting to be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Lorne Mountain Community Centre at 7pm.

Services BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.

Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc.

Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems @ 667-2050 Need A Roof?

ALPHA ROOFING CONTRACTOR Residential • Commercial New roof • Roof inspection Re-roof • Leak repair Shingles Torch-on • Tin roof • Journeyman High quality workmanship 332-4076

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Yukon Water Board Office des eaux du Yukon

Notice of Type A Application and Public Hearing Avis de demande de permis et d’audience publique CARCROSS WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY Application Number / Numéro de la demande: MN10-082-3 Applicant / Demandeur: GY – Government of Yukon, Community Services Type of Undertaking / Type d’entreprise: Municipal Water Source/ Point d’eau: N/A Location / Emplacement: Carcross, YT Public Hearing Date / Date de l’audience publique: To be determined Public Hearing Location / Endroit de l’audience publique: To be determined Intervention Deadline / Date limite d’intervention: May 9, 2016 @ 4:00 pm Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat a Telephone: 867-456-3980 - Fax: 867-456-3890 - Email: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au Téléphone: 867-456-3980 - Télécopieur: 867-456-3890 - Courriel: ywb@yukonwaterboard.ca

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PUBLIC TENDER SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND MISC. ITEMS. S2016/1 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 16, 2016. 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 Robert Hinchey at robert.hinchey@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Highways and Public Works

PUBLIC TENDER DEL VAN GORDER SCHOOL STRUCTURAL REMEDIATION FARO, YUKON 2016/2017 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 19, 2016. 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 Rob.Kelly@gov.yk.ca.

Site Visit & Time: May 10, 2016 at noon. Confirmation of attendance required.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

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LICENSED ELECTRICIAN •Quality Work •Affordable Rates •Residential & Commercial •Free Estimates James at 335-3873 EXPERT CARPENTRY •All types of projects •Commercial & residential •New construction & renovations •Interior & exterior •Fine finishing 334-5231

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Anonymous MEETINGS: Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 404A Ogilvie Street <BYTE> Fridays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4071 - 4th Avenue <Many Rivers>

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ATLIN, B.C. 7:30PM 5 Mile Group (OM) Tlingit Cultural Centre 1-250-651-7799

BEAVER CREEK, YT FAMILY AND CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SERVICES GROUP HOME

Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

CARCROSS, YT Project Description: The Department of Health and Social services is accepting proposals for the operation of a special needs Group Home for 4 youth who require line of sight monitoring, psychotherapeutic support and long term residential care. The home is located at 502 Hoge Street, Whitehorse Yukon, and is owned by Government of Yukon.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 19, 2016. 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 Mike Healey at mike.healey@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

CARMACKS, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

DAWSON CITY, YT Thursday Friday Saturday

6:00PM Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 7:00PM North Star Group (Open) Community Support Centre 1233-2nd Ave. (1st Floor) 1 -867-993-3734 or 993-5095

DESTRUCTION BAY, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

FARO, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

HAINES JUNCTION, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

MAYO, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

OLD CROW, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

PELLY CROSSING, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

ROSS RIVER, YT Friday

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

TESLIN, YT Wednesday 7:00PM Soaring Eagles Group (Open) G Bldg, #4 McLeary Street 1-867-390-2065 Friday 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre

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WATSON LAKE, YT Friday

AL-ANON MEETINGS contact 667-7142

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WEDNESDAY

12:00 Noon Anglican Church on 4th & Elliott, Back Door Entrance

FRIDAY

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

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FOOD?

1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre (Downstairs)

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Lost & Found LOST: ON Feb 26/16, blue iPhone 5C in purple case, will buy it back, is disabled & black listed, cannot be used or hooked up, please return. 335-7169 or 867-537-3169 FOUND: BEACH Cruiser style bike at bottom of Takhini East cliffs. 335-7321 MISSING FROM mailbox, Under Armour womenĘźs jacket, size L, black. If found please contact 334-0455

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Business Opportunities HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372 GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM. HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

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Sports Equipment COLLECTORS BIKE, rare, 1990 Honda Pacific Coast Touring 800cc, mechanically excellent, c/w new windshield, $1,850.

333-9020 NORCOTECH BIKE, 26”, 18-speed, solid, reliable, older model, $200. 311B Hanson St. BOWFLEX SPORT, c/w 210 lbs Flex Rods, workout bench & accessories. $800.00 firm.

867-660- 4405 lv msg DELTA EXPEDITION tandem kayak, fiberglass, 20ʼ, very stable, great for kayaking with children, lots of storage, $1,900.

333-9034 for more info OUTBOUND 3-PERSON tent, $30; MEC SlingPod 7L, $10. 311B Hanson St.

Livestock 5 YEAR old mare with weaned yearling filly, both paints, bush horse ready to go, packs horns, handles hobbles well, gentle and calm, $1,000 for both. 334-4589 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

Furniture BLACK FUTON, exc cond, hardly used, easily folds from sofa to bed, $100.

333-9020

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Excellent quality hay Timothy/grass mix 60+lb $14.50 Alfalfa/grass mix 60+lb $15.50 Straw bales (baled in spring - not prime) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 HAY FOR SALE If you pay more than 10 cents a pound for your hay, you are paying too much.

1,000 pound bales, $100 each.

633-3388 BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT, hives, stainless steel honey extractor, beekeeper full suit, smoker, frames & foundation boards.

336-8850

Baby & Child Items CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condition, given freely the first & third Saturday monthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Centennial. 633-4903 BOYʼS BICYCLE, $20; large scooter, $20; 3 small scooters, $10 ea; kidsʼ bike helmets, various sizes, $5 ea. 633-4379

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (NON-BINDING PROCESS) DESIGN BUILD SERVICES FOR NEW BUILDING The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 4:00pm.

To obtain RFP document contact: Northern Front Studio, #110 - 2237 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5W1 (867)-393-3048 david@northernfront.ca

TOGETHER TODAY… FOR OUR CHILDREN TOMORROW

COUNCIL OF YUKON FIRST NATIONS 2166-2ND AVENUE, WHITEHORSE, YUKON Y1A 4P1 TEL: (867) 393-9200 FAX: (867) 668-6577

REQUEST FOR BOARD MEMBERS The Council of Yukon First Nations is requesting applications from Yukon First Nation Citizens for nominations on the following Boards and Committees:

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Yukon Heritage Resources Board (4 seats) Yukon Water Board (1 seat) Training Policy Committee (1 seat) Yukon Geographical Place Names Board (3 seats)

For application forms and/or for more information, please visit our website at www.cyfn.ca or contact Wendy Risby at (867) 393-9204 or by e-mail at boardsandcommittees@cyfn.net

DEADLINE for applications is May 6, 2016, at 4:30 PM

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633-3113 LARGE LEATHER-LOOK couch, $75.

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ANTIQUE, SOLID maple hutch, exc cond, beautiful, 4 drawers, large cupboard space & shelves, we don't have room for it, $750 obo.

335-0697

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

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DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous meetings Wed. 7pm-8pm 404A Ogilvie St. BYTE Office FRI. 7pm-8:30pm 4071 - 4th Ave Many Rivers Office

Alterations, Hemming, Zipper Repair and more.

Garments in for repair, have to be freshly washed.

Sportees 6098 6th Avenue 668-2691

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HAINES JUNCTION INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES - SEWER, WATER AND ROADS

CUSTODIAL SERVICES NELNAH BESSIE JOHN SCHOOL, BLDG 3100 BEAVER CREEK, YT

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 24, 2016. 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 Nick Rodger at nick.rodger@gov.yk.ca.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 19, 2016. 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 Martin Eckervogt at Martin.Eckervogt@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.

This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Agreement on Internal Trade.

View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/

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Highways and Public Works

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 18, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385.

Technical questions may be directed to Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE Rezoning Application Lots 2-7 and Lot 12, 24094 LTO in the Louise Lake area The Yukon government is proposing to amend the Whitehorse Periphery Development Area Regulations (O.I.C. 2013/207) as follows: • to amend the regulation to allow existing non-conforming lots to be enlarged through either subdivision or consolidation with an existing parcel, to less than the minimum lot size; and • to allow a zoning designation boundary to follow a new or existing parcel boundary when a survey is registered at the Land Titles Office for an approved lot enlargement or lot consolidation.

The proposed amendment is required to facilitate lot enlargements and consolidations for Lots 2-7 and Lot 12, 24094 LTO in the Louise Lake area.

The amendment will also make the regulation consistent with other development area (zoning) regulations by allowing future lot enlargements to be processed without the need for rezoning and to allow lot enlargements that are less than the minimum parcel size of 6 ha.

Written comments on the proposed rezoning will be accepted until May 25, 2016.

Comments can be mailed to: Land Planning Branch (K320LP), Department of Energy Mines and Resources, Box 2703 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6, or by fax: (867) 393-6340 For more information, please contact Doris Dreyer, Land Use Planner at (867) 667-5299; toll-free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5299; or by email: doris.dreyer@gov.yk.ca.

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Offers available from April 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 2, 2016. 5 Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. 1No-charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The No-charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (â&#x20AC;&#x153;ASPâ&#x20AC;?) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services INC. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCESIâ&#x20AC;?). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the gold level of coverage. The offer is available on purchase lease or finance of a new 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2015 Micra, 2016 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue, 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder. 22 Monthly payments on us is available to customers who lease or finance a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano // 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder through NCF and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first two monthly payments (inclusive of all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $275 // $375 // $500 // $750 per month and does not include down payment or security deposits. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano// 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2016 Rogue // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 500 // $850 // $700 // 1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $0 // $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $372 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $8,928. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. â&#x20AC; Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00).

Selling price is $25,743 financed at 0% APR equals 24 monthly payments of $1,073 monthly for a 24 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,743. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. & Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Murano S FWD (LXRG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00). 1.49%1.99%/2.99%/4.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $255/$189/$348/$147 with $0/$0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,305/$11,326/$20,876/$8,818. $1,000/$750/$750/$500 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. $200/$80/$100 lease cash applicate on 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00) included in advertised offer. VModels shown $37,343/$24,198/$45,793/$18,588 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00)/2016 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG16 AA10)/2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76 AE10). *XÂą&VFreight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only.

See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. 2016 Murano is recognized as IIHS top safety pick+ when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. Resale value based on 48-month ALG residual values for the 2016 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. See www.alg.com. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. °Available feature. FCW cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. â&#x20AC;ĄAround View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. ^FEB cannot prevent accisents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Š2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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