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Cocaine dealing conviction Another drug-dealer busted during Project Monolith is bound for federal prison.

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Candles are placed in remembrance of those who died or were injured on the job to mark the Day of Mourning on Thursday at the Yukon government’s administrative building.

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ukon’s senator wants the RCMP to reconsider changing the role of auxiliary constables across Canada.

Dan Lang said he’s heard from auxiliary constables all over the country who may leave their positions because of changes made by RCMP headquarters in January.

Auxiliary officers are unarmed volunteers who often work alongside police. They attend schools and businesses to talk about safety, help with search and rescue and, until recently, helped at police checkpoints looking for impaired drivers. “However, because they are uniformed and often work alongside their police counterparts the potential for danger exists,� said Whitehorse RCMP’s Insp. Archie Thompson. “Incidents where uniform officers have been randomly targeted, along with the shooting of an auxiliary constable in Alberta last year demonstrated the need for increased vigilance.�

In 2015 an RCMP officer north of Edmonton was shot and killed during a routine investigation of a casino. An auxiliary officer working with him was shot in the arm and torso but survived.

Under the new rules, auxiliary officers in Canada no longer participate in ride-alongs or at RCMP check stops. That includes the 12 who currently work in Whitehorse.

Thompson said the RCMP will do its best to assign more uniformed officer to help at checkstops instead. “I think, if we look at this honestly, they will be missed, there’s no question about that. But we just can’t put them in harm’s

Four shotguns stolen from a Yukon government building Whitehorse RCMP are looking for four shotguns stolen from a Yukon government building on Quartz Road.

Police say they got a call on April 12 about missing money.

The theft of the cash is believed to have happened sometime

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Yukon senator Dan Lang is urging the RCMP to reconsider changes to the auxiliary constable program. way.�

But Lang said officers understand the risk when they sign up to volunteer. “Everything’s a balance of risk.

You can put the same question to volunteer firefighters, there’s risk.

There’s a risk to you personally and the family. So that’s part of what you volunteer for within the community.�

Lang said diminishing the role of auxiliary officers will mean fewer volunteers come forward. “In fact, I have had correspondence from across the country from individuals that have been involved in this program for many, many years who have stated on the record that if it continues the way it is they’ll

withdraw and volunteer in some other aspect of the community.�

Lang wants the program put back the way it was. “If there’s a sense that the training program isn’t sufficient, which I can’t comment (on) one way or the other, then upgrade the training,� he said.

At a senate hearing in March Lang raised his concerns with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. He has since spoken with Yukon RCMP Chief Superintendent Peter Clark, he said. “So I’m hopeful that there’s a message that comes out of Ottawa that says, ‘Look, we better take a second look at this.’�

between April 8 and April 12. “Just over a week after the initial theft report, it was discovered that four firearms were also stolen,� the RCMP press release says.

All four of the weapons are Remington 870 shotguns.

Neither the Yukon government nor the RCMP is saying which specific building or department

the guns were taken from. Questions about the government’s policy when it comes to storing weapons were not answered in time for today’s paper.

Whitehorse RCMP are asking anyone with any information to please come forward. The police can be reached at 667-5555.

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Yukon becomes first in Canada to legislate soccer goal safety and Materials standards.

Those are standards requiring goals be made under modern conditions, with mods of May 1, Yukon will be the first jurisdiction ern materials, from reputable in Canada to have laws manufacturers, explained Department of Education policy regulating movable analyst Colin Macdonald. soccer goals.

The Department of EducaThe Yukon’s Movable Soccer tion is spending $150,000 to Goals Safety Act was created replace its entire stock of movin 2013, after a five-year-old able nets and bring them up to in Watson Lake was killed by a the new standard. dilapidated soccer goal. ReguAll the goals are estimated to lations to accompany the law be about 20 or 25 years old. were just passed last week.

“They’re quite old and Owners of movable nets for they’re made of welded steel,” public use are now required to inspect their goals twice annu- MacDonald said. “Modern nets ally – at the beginning of soccer are made out of much lighter season and one other time dur- materials, they’re easier to ing the year – and keep records move around and they have a much lower centre of gravity.” of the goals’ condition.

Those 32 nets, which are Goals must be located on a largely found at the territory’s level surface and installed acschools, represent the vast cording to the manufacturer’s majority of movable nets in the instructions.

Yukon. There are less than six Outdoor versions need to others in the territory, accordbe anchored securely to the ing to Macdonald. Those all apground. The indoor variety pear to meet the new standards must be secured to the floor, already, he said. to the wall or with weights, In the summer of 2012, depending on what the instrucfive-year-old Jaedyn Amann tions say. was playing on the outdoor Each goal must have persoccer field at the high school manent bilingual labels telling people not to climb or hang off in Watson Lake. A collapsible soccer goal – one that’s meant of it and to keep it anchored. for indoor use – collapsed and From now on, every goal in struck her on the head. the Yukon needs to meet the American Society of Testing She died of blunt force Ashley Joannou News Reporter

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Five-year-old Jaedyn Amann died after a soccer goal collapsed and struck her in Watson Lake in 2012. Moveable soccer goals will now be regulated in the territory, starting May 1. trauma.

The coroner’s investigation that followed revealed the goal, which was likely built sometime in the ‘80s, was rusty and missing screws, and was not anchored to the ground.

In tests, “the net collapsed easily by an adult applying the pressure of just one finger to

the soccer goal,” according to the report.

After Amann died the Department of Education pulled all moveable soccer nets off the fields to be inspected.

Some were returned and properly anchored. Others were destroyed, said assistant deputy minister Cyndy Dekuys-

scher.

None of the new goals being purchased by the department are the collapsible variety, Dekuysscher said.

New legislation was recommended by the coroner after her investigation into Amann’s death.

Without other Canadian legislation to reference, Yukon consulted regulations in Australia and four U.S. states while writing its law, Macdonald said.

Collapsible goals are not explicitly mentioned in the regulations. But all goals must be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, meaning indoor goals cannot be used outside, Macdonald said.

The regulations allow responsibility for goals to be transferred. The Yukon Soccer Association owns two goals at Porter Creek Secondary School.

Education is planning to take over monitoring those goals, Macdonald said. The details of the deal are still being worked out.

Meanwhile, the department will be issuing a tender for the new soccer goals soon, said Dekuysscher.

The law gives owners until October to bring everything up to standards.

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com

Keno City residents frustrated over damaged well But that still hasn’t happened.

In the meantime, water is being News Reporter trucked in three times a week from Mayo. eno City residents are Mancini said that was fine feeling frustrated that they during the winter, but residents still have no local water are getting worried now that the supply after their well was damtourist season is starting. aged during routine cleaning last He said tourists typically use July. a water tap at the local fire hall Mike Mancini, president of to fill up during the summer, but the Keno Community Club, that’s not working now. said the Yukon government has A local shower house that offered little information about supports the community and the plans for the well. campground is already running “We all feel that we’re in the out of water, he added. dark,” he said. “We don’t know “The domino effect … is what’s going on.” that our whole infrastructure is Keno’s well was damaged in non-existent for the tourists this July, when Whitehorse-based summer.”

Midnight Sun Drilling tried to Mancini said he spoke with scrape down and clean the colDwayne Muckosky, director of umn of the well and accidentally community operations with caused a partial collapse deep the Department of Community down in the well.

Services, three or four weeks ago The incident caused dirt and about the issue. He said Muckorock to fall into the aquifer, so sky told him he was waiting the water now contains a high for consultants to give him an level of sediment. update on the situation.

The government initially But Mancini said the departspent several months pumping ment hasn’t been very forthcomlarge volumes of water out of ing about plans for the summer. the well in an attempt to get rid He said members of the Keno of the sediment. But that didn’t Community Club met this week work, and in mid-October, it and plan to write a letter to Comstarted purging the well more munity Services expressing their slowly and taking samples every concerns. two weeks. The hope was that the “We need to get this straightwell would eventually clear up. ened out, one way or the other,” Maura Forrest

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he said.

Muckosky told the News there are no plans to increase the number of water deliveries to Keno. But he said that Keno residents are still getting the same volume of water delivered as they have in past years, since there have always been three weekly deliveries from the Keno well.

He said the only notable difference is the tap at the fire hall.

That tap draws directly from the Keno well, so it’s no longer functioning.

Muckosky also said that all water sampling results are being sent to Keno residents by email to keep them in the loop.

Right now, the water samples are still showing high levels of sediment and metals. But Muckosky said there are signs of improvement.

“It appears at first blush that the water is stabilizing,” he said.

“But we still have more samples to collect.”

Muckosky said the department needs to build up enough data to decide whether upgrades to the Keno water treatment plant will be needed to make sure the well water stays clean and safe.

“We do believe that in the not too distant future we will have enough data to make a determination,” he said.

Jim Tredger, MLA for MayoTatchun, raised the issue in the legislative assembly on Tuesday.

“There seems to be no money in this year’s budget to provide a long-term solution for Keno’s water well replacement,” he said.

“The residents of Keno are fed up with the seemingly never-ending problem.”

In response, Community Services Minister Currie Dixon said

residents should contact him or his department if they’re not satisfied with the information they’ve been given.

“Obviously having the well not in service is not an ideal situation and it’s one we’re trying our best to solve,” he said. “In the meantime, we are going to continue to truck water from Mayo.”

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Drugs and weapons seized in Project Monolith are displayed at the Whitehorse RCMP detachment in 2013. Asif Aslam, who was arrested in the massive investigation, has been sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison.

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nother drug dealer swept up in the Yukon RCMP’s mega Project Monolith drug investigation is going to federal prison.

Asif Aslam was sentenced to 3.5 years in custody Thursday in Yukon territorial court. With credit for time served, the 39-year-old has two years and 10 months left in his sentence. “Monolith� targeted a traffick-

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ing ring bringing drugs from B.C. into the Yukon. The RCMP have called the operation one of the most significant of its kind in the territory.

Aslam, who is from New Westminster, B.C., pleaded guilty to trafficking in cocaine late last year.

He was arrested in 2013 after arranging to send 1.75 kilograms of the drug to the Yukon through a dealer. That dealer, as it turns out, was working for the RCMP as a police agent.

The dealer’s name is protected under a publication ban. He is now in the witness protection program.

The hearing Thursday was relatively short, lasting less than an hour.

Aslam received the identical sentence as a second B.C. dealer involved in the ring, Matthew Truesdale. Truesdale was sentenced in March.

Aslam’s sentence was recommended by both the Crown and defence.

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He has since gone back to B.C. and started a business. McKay said his client has been straight forward and told the people he works with about his legal troubles.

He said Aslam is remorseful and recognizes that it’s his own “selfishness� that will cause him to be away from his kids while in prison.

Judges don’t get to decide which prison a criminal spends his or her sentence in. But the defence asked judge John Faulkner to recommend federal authorities house Aslam at a prison in the Lower Mainland to be close to his family and ill father. Faulkner agreed.

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Whitehorse’s Babe Richards remembered Richards for her book Remarkable Yukon Women.

After graduating and considering a career in nursing, velyn Mae “Babe” RichRichards’s brother Cecil died ards, a spirited Yukoner that summer. known for her love of chilShe decided to head back to dren and impeccable memory, Whitehorse where she would passed away on April 15. She help her parents, the legendary was 91.

T.C. and Bernadine Richards, Richards spent almost her run the Whitehorse Inn. entire life in the territory, except When she was 22 she had her for the years she attended first of 10 children. Her and her boarding school in Vancouver husband, John Brown, moved and a short spell in northern to Watson Lake where Brown B.C. between 1967 and 1971. would run a sawmill.

She witnessed many of the Sawyers and their families important events that helped would live in shacks behind shape the Yukon into what it is the Richards’s house, and Babe today, including the construcwould take care of their chiltion of the Alaska Highway and dren, too. the development of Whitehorse.

“There was a lot of activity One day in the early 1940s, going on,” said Mike Brown, one while the American army was of Richards’s children. building the highway near Jake’s Richards also had a great Corner, Richards drove up to sense of humour, Brown said. one of the foremen and asked if One day in the early 1960s she she could borrow a bulldozer. challenged Pete Petersen, a man She wanted to build a road who worked for her husband, to from the highway to the site an interesting bet. where her family planned on She told Petersen he couldn’t building a new cabin, along the carry her in a wheelbarrow from sandy shores of the Army Beach her house all the way to the subdivision.

Belvedere Motor Hotel, over two “Sure, have it back by Monday kilometres away. morning,” he joked to her.

What they didn’t know was But Richards was serious. He that John Brown had called in offered her a few lessons before a favour with his friend at the she drove the vehicle straight RCMP and arranged to have over land to the shores of Marsh him intercept the duo along the Lake. highway.

Richards was born on May “There are about 20 of us 25, 1924 in Whitehorse. Her packed into our station wagon nickname, Babe, came from her and we’re following mom and older brother Bob, who couldn’t Pete on the road,” Mike said. pronounce “baby” properly.

“Then a cop car comes zoomShe finished her schooling ing in behind with the lights and at Crofton House, a boarding everything. No one knew what school in Vancouver, according was going on. to Claire Festel, who interviewed “The policeman eventually let Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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Evelyn Mae “Babe” Richards passed away at 91 on April 15. him go and the story appeared in the Whitehorse Star that week.”

Gudrun “Goodie” Sparling and Richards were friends for over 80 years. They grew up together and walked to school every day, Sparling said.

Sparling told a few stories about her friend at a celebration of life that was held at Macaulay Lodge not long ago.

One of them took place when the friends were teenagers and Richards’s father had just bought a new car. The car was going to be used as a taxi at the Whitehorse Inn, according to Sparling.

As Sparling tells it, Richards

picked her up in her dad’s brand new car and they drove to Miles Canyon Bridge along with two other boys.

“On our way back we rolled the car into the ditch,” Sparling said.

“The boys were wearing hobnailed boots. The car was on its side and one of them tried climbing out of it but stepped on the other’s head, so he was bleeding.

“There was blood and Babe turned around and said “Oh God, I’ve killed everybody.”

Walking back to Whitehorse, Richards knew she’d have to come up with a plan to escape

her father’s punishment.

“We’re standing on the street about a block away and she said she had to turn the tears on,” Sparling said, which eventually worked.

In the 1970s Richards opened a clothing store in Whitehorse, Broies Tienda, and ran it for five years. After her lease was up, she decided to go into childcare and she operated a day care centre for a number of years, where she was known as “Grandma Babe,” according to Festel.

She kept busy by becoming a member of numerous organizations including the Whitehorse Legion, the Golden Age Society, Yukon Order of Pioneers, Whitehorse Fireweed Lions Club, the Yukon Foundation, Angel Hugs and others, according to her daughter Cecil.

Her community efforts over the years resulted in honours such as the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Yukon Heritage Award in 2008.

Even into her late 80s, Richards had the memory of an elephant, Brown said.

“She would remember numbers, names, birthdates and anniversaries without ever writing anything down,” he said.

Richards leaves behind 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life in Babe’s memory will be held at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre on May 2 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in Babe’s memory has been established at the Yukon Foundation.

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ocal realtor Rose Sellars is throwing her hat into the ring for the Yukon Liberals.

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mall business owner Raj Murugaiyan has announced he will seek the Liberal nomination in Copperbelt North in this year’s territorial election.

Murugaiyan, who owns the gift shop at the Whitehorse airport, said he’d like to improve conditions for business owners in the Yukon. He said small businesses face real challenges when it comes to attracting and keeping qualified workers. “Starting your own business takes a lot of work and determination, and I am prepared to bring the same level of dedication as the representative for Copperbelt North,�

he said in a news release.

Murugaiyan said he was inspired to run for the Yukon Liberals after the latest federal election, which saw the Liberal Party form a majority government. “Really I was impressed with the present prime minister (Justin Trudeau), so I thought I can do something with this party now,� he told the News. He said he hasn’t previously been involved with the Liberals, but has always followed local politics.

Murugaiyan holds a master’s degree in physics and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Madras in India. He has worked as a teacher in various countries, including Eritrea and

Oman.

He moved to Canada nearly a decade ago, and settled in the Yukon nine years ago with his wife and children.

Murugaiyan said he believes immigrants face major barriers when it comes to finding work in Canada. “As an immigrant myself, I can understand the struggles and triumphs of those individuals making their home in the territory. It can be a huge adjustment,� he said in the release.

As owner of the gift shop, Murugaiyan said he’s had to wake up at 3 a.m. and work for more than 12 hours a day for several years.

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Murugaiyan lives in Whitehorse West, but has decided to seek the Liberal nomination in neighbouring Copperbelt North, since former journalist Richard Mostyn has already won the Liberal nomination in his home riding.

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She has worked for municipal, territorial and federal governments, and owns her own real estate business.

She has also been involved with the Yukon Real Estate Association, the Grey Mountain Housing Society and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation general council. She graduated from the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program in 1995, and is also a former Rendezvous Queen.

Copperbelt South is currently held by NDP MLA Lois Moorcroft, who won the 2011 election by just three votes. Highways and Public Works Minister Scott Kent has recently announced he will be moving away from Riverdale North, his current riding, and will also be campaigning in Copperbelt South for the Yukon Party.

But Sellars said she’s not concerned about going head-to-head with two established politicians, if she wins the Liberal nomination. “I feel pretty confident, actually,â€? she said. “I think living in the area for so long ‌ and knowing so many people ‌ I’m hoping that they’ll realize that I’ll be a good voice for them in the House.â€?

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e’re already being treated to predictions of a “Liberal surge� this coming territorial election. This could well end up proving true, but the evidence on hand to support the claim is, at the moment, a little thin.

The claim was recently advanced by Richard Mostyn, who last week secured the Liberal nomination for Whitehorse West. (Mostyn’s name will be familiar to many readers, as he worked as a muckraking journalist for the News for many years.) As proof, Mostyn pointed to the dramatic uptick of party members in the riding: the current tally of 206 members in the riding nearly equals the number of votes the Liberals secured in 2011.

Having this many voters pinned down in the riding can only be a good thing for the Liberals.

But victory in Whitehorse West remains far from a shoo-in for the Liberals, and it would probably be a mistake to assume that the riding stood as a representative sample of the territory.

To start, not every riding will see two popular candidates vying for the Liberal nomination, which is what Whitehorse West was treated to, with Mostyn vying against the well-known polio campaigner Ramesh Ferris. Mostyn also ran an especially dogged campaign, and probably banged on far more doors than your typical candidate. This all helps explain why parties like contested nomination battles. But these circumstances must be a little unusual.

What’s more, a Liberal win in Whitehorse West remains far from a sure thing, given that the seat is currently held by one of the territory’s more popular politicians, the Yukon Party’s Elaine Taylor. During the 2011 election she won 422 votes, which works out to nearly 60 per cent of the votes in her riding. Only NDP Leader Liz Hanson won a bigger slice of votes during the last election. So it’s entirely possible that the Liberals could see a sizeable boost in support in the riding at the expense of both the NDP and Yukon Party, yet still wind up being crushed by the Taylor juggernaut.

Then again, among the many unknowns at the moment is whether Taylor will even run. She declared her intentions to seek another term relatively late last time around, and it’s entirely possible she may decide, with her plum MLA’s pension already secured, she’d rather not run the risk of sitting in the Opposition benches next time around. Just how many sitting Yukon Party MLAs decide to take another crack at it will be another interesting thing to watch over the coming months.

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I was wondering why the Pasloski government is opposed to reforming the Election donation regime in the Yukon. One only had to go to the Elections Yukon website to see how the so-called “Yukon� Party is financed by Outside corporations and banks.

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Myles Dolphin There are other fuzzy signals that point towards growing Liberal support. One is the Liberals’ dominance during the past federal election.

Just as the federal blow-out of Liberal support in 2011 probably did serious harm during the past territorial campaign, the formation of a Liberal majority government in Ottawa should help Sandy Silver’s team this time around – although it’s anybody’s guess by how much.

Then there are those two polls released earlier this year, which both showed the Yukon Liberals with a considerable lead over the territory’s other parties. But it’s important to remember that both polls involved small samples of a few hundred Yukoners, and both showed many voters remained undecided.

Maybe a better indicator to watch is which opposition party the government is more determined to attack. After all, if anyone has the resources to track the public mood, it’s the Yukon Party.

A recent report by the CBC’s Nancy Thomson declared that the Liberals were clearly viewed

by Premier Darrell Pasloski as the bigger threat, judging by where he threw his punches in the legislature. Our own observations have found that Pasloski tends to whack both opposition parties during his replies, but one moment does stand out on April 14, when the premier responded to a question posed by the NDP’s Jan Stick over the operating costs of the contentious Whistle Bend continuing care centre by attacking Liberal Leader Sandy Silver. “Let’s be very, very clear to Yukoners out there,� Pasloski said. “Both the Liberals and the NDP have stated that they would cancel this facility. The Liberal leader has gone even further to say that not only would he cancel Whistle Bend, but he would create long-term care facilities in the communities. He will say anything – make any promise – to get elected. There are only two outcomes to such a promise. One is to drive this territory into bankruptcy, or two is to just simply break his promise.�

It’s important to note that both opposition leaders have not, in fact, said they would cancel the facility, so this tirade is based on a falsehood.

The nose-stretching nature of these accusations makes the premier seem a bit desperate. As for the decision to single out Silver? You could take it as a telling example, but it’s worth remembering that the Yukon Party issued a statement a few days earlier denouncing Silver’s comments about the continuing care centre (he had claimed, erroneously, that the structure would be prefabricated), so the premier may simply have been falling back on talking points for this subject that put Silver at the pointy end of the stick.

Another indicator to watch would be turncoats. In 2011, we saw several Liberal supporters defect for the Yukon Party, including Scott Kent and Doug Graham, who went on to become cabinet ministers. Now it appears the Liberals are re-absorbing some of their rightward flank, with the appearance of former Yukon Party members like Russ Hobbis and Ramesh Ferris as potential candidates. Rod Taylor, a former Yukon Party leadership candidate, stood as another example until he bowed out in February due to his plans to manage a business in Campbell River, B.C. And the enlisting of John Streicker, a former Whitehorse city councillor and Green Party federal candidate, should help siphon some votes from the left.

Thomson’s CBC piece also notes the appearance of another newcomer to the Liberal fold: Darren Parsons, the premier’s past campaign manager, who is supporting Silver this time around. You could take that as a telling example, too.

None of this amounts to anything more than circumstantial evidence. But, at the very least, it gives the Liberals an upbeat story to tell about their prospects of forming government.

You know what else would help them persuade voters? Some actual policy proposals.

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Party.

I really hope that we get rid of this blatant abuse of Yukoners by mining companies and the rich donors who do not vote in the Yukon and have no interest in the outcome of any Yukon election, except to see their friends get elected. Think about it on election day.

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Design principles for a Yukon carbon tax $100 per tonne range would be needed to really get people’s attention. This would be about 23¢ per litre.

So one option is to set a tax

by Keith at the $30 per tonne rate, then raise it by $3.50 per year until Halliday 2035. This would provide a small immediate incentive, plus tell UKONOMIST people to start planning for a world where fossil fuels will be much more expensive. lthough they didn’t menConsider a Yukon family tion it in their budgetwith an older oil-heated house, response speeches, when pressed by doughty newshounds which needs about 2,000 litres of from this newspaper, NDP lead- heating oil per year, and who fill er Liz Hanson and Liberal leader up their car’s 50 litre gas tank evSandy Silver confirmed they are ery week. They would pay $325 per year at first and $1,025 when considering a carbon tax. the tax was fully implemented.

So let’s look at the design According to Myclimate’s air questions for a Yukon carbon travel carbon emission calculatax. The big ones are how high tor, a return trip to Vancouver by the tax should the be, who it air for this family would cost an should apply to, where the extra $72 in the near term and money should go and under $240 in the long run (assuming what conditions should we four people in the family). implement it.

A Klondike placer mine that How high should a carbon used 100,000 litres of diesel per tax be? The B.C. carbon tax is year would pay $7,000 per year $30 per tonne of CO2, which at first, and $22,300 in 2035. If works out to about 7¢ per litre you think 100,000 litres is a lot, of gasoline. However, 7¢ is not remember that D9s have an likely to significantly change 800-litre diesel tank for a reason. business and consumer behavOr take a big mine. The 2013 iour. This of course is the point feasibility study for Casino of a carbon tax, since we need talked about a 125-megawatt to reduce how much fossil fuel natural gas power plant. The we burn. A recent report by the business case’s line item for parliamentary budget officer power is almost $100 million in in Ottawa refers to a variety of studies that suggest a tax in the year two of the mine. Depending

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on various technical assumptions, that might generate $5-10 million in tax revenue at first, or perhaps almost $30 million at the higher $100 per tonne rate.

The next question is who should pay. Liz Hanson mused about a carbon tax that targeted industry instead of individuals.

That might be politically popular, although environmentalists would point out it gives regular Yukoners no incentive to reduce their driving and home heating oil use. Others would argue for mines to be exempt, fearing that investors would choose projects in non-carbon-tax jurisdictions if Yukon mines had to pay a tax that mines in Alaska or Saskatchewan did not have to.

What is definite is that any plan that is selective in its application will address only part of our carbon footprint and be especially unpopular with those lucky few who get to pay it.

Then there’s the question of where the money should go. In 2012, Yukoners burned 139 million litres of fossil fuels according to Statistics Canada.

Assuming the rate for gasoline is close to the average for other fuels, the carbon tax described above on that volume would net almost $10 million in the near term and $32 million by 2035.

Option 1 would be for the Yukon government to just add the cash to the territorial kitty.

Option 2 is also for the government to keep it, but promise to spend it on renewable energy projects. Both of these represent a sizeable new tax on Yukoners and a growth in government, which some will like and others will loathe.

Option 3 is a revenue-neutral approach, which is what Sandy Silver mentioned in his postbudget comments. However, he didn’t give any more details.

These are important, since a tax can be revenue neutral on average, but still have major winners and losers.

Option 3A is to take the revenue, say that $32 million I mentioned above, and give an equal share of around $850 to each Yukoner. That family of four would get a cheque for $3,400. You can guess how happy the placer miner above would be to pay $22,300 and know that her money paid for cheques to 26 bike-riding, downtownliving environmental activists in Whitehorse.

Option 3B is to do something similar to what B.C. did, and spread the money around. They paid some to lower-income citizens, and used the rest to reduce a variety of other business and personal taxes.

In any of these scenarios, a big mine will make a major new transfer to the territory. Accountants and land-claim negotiators

will have to figure out later how this affects royalty formulas and payments to First Nations. In a way, a carbon tax on big mines is a backdoor way to create an Alaska dividend. The more big mines we have, and the more carbon they spew, the bigger the cheques to citizens under option 3A above.

Finally, we have to decide on the conditions for implementation. Would the Yukon go ahead regardless of what the rest of North America did? Or would we say we were on board with the idea, but would only implement it when a pan-Canadian deal was signed? Or would we wait until our mining competitors in Alaska and the other U.S. states were part of a comprehensive North American deal (which might be a very long time coming)?

These are important questions, but also tricky ones. It will be interesting to see what the NDP and Liberals have to say about them in the run up to the election, especially as the Yukon Party stakes out its position firmly against such a tax.

with Canadian citizenship, only those that are “recognized” by the local Catholic Episcopal Corporation (that is, the bishop) can cast a ballot on Monday.

There is no definition available of what “recognized” means. In practical terms it has meant, and still means, all Roman Catholic parishioners that are Canadian citizens. In this day and age, the power and control of who gets to vote still lies in the hands of a bishop? At a public institution?

It would be a miracle if I, a non-Catholic, would be elected as a member of Vanier’s school council. It doesn’t have to be me, but for heaven’s sake, elect also other-than Catholic church members this time.

to green.

I was the seventh car. No one ahead of me stopped to see if this man was OK. I imagine they would have driven around him had he fallen onto the road.

I stopped and another woman stopped after a few more cars had driven by without stopping. She had a cell phone and called an ambulance. I went and borrowed a chair from the business at the corner. A man kindly brought it out so we could get the fallen man off the sidewalk. The ambulance came. Two workers softly asked questions, checked the man out and got him into the ambulance.

Today, I shed some tears but not of joy at living in Whitehorse.

I had a hard time reconciling Whitehorse and the people I love here with what had just happened. The man who had fallen was dressed very cleanly, was obviously stunned and not making any kind of fuss. He was just lying on the sidewalk.

I wasn’t scared even for one minute from stopping and

helping him. I’m a five-foot-one woman and a senior. What about the first six cars who drove right by? Why didn’t they stop to help?

Whitehorse isn’t New York City, where you can be stabbed 20 times and no one helps you. Or is it? This was in broad daylight and no one stopped. I can only imagine if it had been at night.

Today, I am not so happy to live here and I’m not so sure someone would help me if I stumbled and fell. I have a damaged ankle and sometimes I am a bit off balance. I could fall easily and so could anyone else. I met four other people this week who had all fallen and hurt themselves. It isn’t unusual. What is unusual is finding out that maybe no one will come and help you if you do.

Who are the people who live here? What kind of city do you want to be known for? It’s up to each and every one of us to be kind and helpful when someone needs our help.

Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon series of historical children’s adventure novels. He won the Ma Murray award for best columnist in 2015. You can follow him on Channel 9’s Yukonomist show.

LETTERS It’s Vanier school council, not church council

Episcopal Corporation of Whitehorse, a corporation without a board of directors) and the terSchool council elections will be ritorial minister of education (on held this coming Monday. A mere behalf of Yukon’s commissioner) two: at Vanier Catholic Secondary are back negotiating a memoand Watson Lake schools. Beaver randum of understanding. That’s Creek’s school didn’t receive any what I’ve been told; they are “in nominations, and everywhere communication.” else folks have been elected by The negotiations, if they acclamation. Regarding Vanier, indeed are taking place, are a one could wonder why we even continuation of those with the bother… previous local Catholic bishop, Student enrolment at Vanier which proved to be very difhas more or less stabilized in ficult and included a lot of legal the last three years, but is far wrangling. In the agreement I from what it used to be (445 in would like to see roles and reOct. 2010, 370 in Feb. 2016). As a consequence, fewer teachers and sponsibilities clearly defined and brought into the 21st century. fewer options in programming The hiring policy and its special are available to our students. provisions that are in place now It’s probably no coincidence that a shift in the focus and direc- for our public Catholic schools need to become significantly less tion of our school councils also discriminatory, at minimum. It seems to have taken place in the is 2016! last four to six years: to “permeThe status quo is unacceptate” our students’ learning with able. Where there is no will to the Roman Catholic faith. succeed, there is the option of It’s an alarming sight to see ditching the 1962/1991 agreea school council member at a school council meeting in Febru- ments and become private Catholic schools. I sense neither ary with a book, multiple inches thick, about the catechism of the the Catholic community nor the Roman Catholic church. A signif- present government would be icant portion of our student body keen on that.

During the 2014 elections and parents are not Catholic the Catholic church members church members; that includes came out en masse to elect what me. Ideally, our school council looked more like a church counwould be a reflection of the diversity in faiths, world-views and cil than a school council; only cultures of our students and their one of the five council members elected at Vanier, then, was a parparents. ent of a Vanier student.

The local Roman Catholic Other than Vanier parents bishop (technically the Catholic

Tjitske van der Eide Whitehorse

What kind of city do we want to live in?

I love living in Whitehorse. I tell everyone, here and elsewhere, what a wonderful place this is. I love it so much that I often shed a few tears against my will whenever I come home from being down South or away on an international trip. I am that happy to be home.

Recently I shed tears for another reason. While I was waiting for the lights to change from red to green at the corner of Fourth and Second Avenues, just before Two Mile Hill begins, I saw a man stumble and fall. He wasn’t getting up when the lights changed

Carol Ann Gingras Whitehorse

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Baloney Meter: Without law on assisted dying, will there be a legal vacuum? fear of criminal prosecution.

Those Canadians have to apply to the courts for special permission to end their lives. Lower courts laid out guidelines for handling such cases: Ontario’s Superior Court, for instance, requires two doctors to sign off on a physician-assisted death, one of whom has to be a psychiatrist.

Nothing in the top court’s ruling compels doctors to help a patient die, but it remains silent on whether such conscientious objectors would be forced to refer patients to Jordan Press another doctor. The Supreme Court Canadian Press in its ruling said Parliament is better suited than the courts to create OTTAWA The facts “complex regulatory regimes.”

“If colleagues ultimately decide to Parliament has heard from defeat this legislation, they also The Supreme Court’s ruling in numerous groups about the need need to understand the legislative Carter v. Canada on Feb. 6, 2015, for legislative guidance, including and legal consequences of havstruck down the ban on physicianthe Canadian Medical Association ing a complete vacuum in terms assisted dying, but suspended that worried of “a patchwork of of a Criminal Code framework the judgment for one year to give differing and potentially conflictaround this particularly sensiParliament a chance to craft a new tive issue.” – Liberal House leader law if it wanted. The court gave par- ing approaches” across the country Dominic Leblanc. liamentarians an extension to June without a federal law.

This month, the government 6, given the fall election delayed unveiled its assisted dying legislaarliament is in a race against development of a bill. tion, known as bill C-14, which sets the clock to pass legislation Until the ban is lifted, the court a legislative framework for assisted before June 6 when the legal left guidelines for any Canadians dying and is looking at ways to ban on assisted dying is lifted. who want to legally end their lives.

Liberal House leader DomiThe court said that any competent, make sure the legislation passes the House of Commons and Senate by nic Leblanc warned of “having a consenting adult with a “grievous June 6. complete vacuum” around assisted and irremediable” medical condidying in the absence of a new law. tion that caused enduring and The experts Conservative critic Michael Cooper, intolerable suffering could have a in a recent interview with The Globe doctor help end their lives without In the absence of federal legislaand Mail, used the same term – “vacuum” – when considering what would guide doctors, patients and courts in the absence of a new law.

So if MPs and senators don’t pass a new law on assisted dying by June 6, will there be chaos?

Spoiler alert: The Canadian Press Baloney Meter is a dispassionate examination of political statements culminating in a ranking of accuracy on a scale of “no baloney” to “full of baloney.”

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tion, the Supreme Court ruling will effectively become the law of the land when it comes to assisted dying, said Jocelyn Downie, a professor in the faculties of law and medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

“What meets the Carter decision will no longer be a criminal offence. So if you have a grievous and irremediable condition causing enduring and intolerable suffering, it would not be illegal for a physician to provide you with medical assistance in dying,” Downie said.

There will be a legislative vacuum, Downie said, but provinces could step in to legislate on assisted dying as Quebec has done.

Courts would judge situations outside the high court’s ruling by the principles established in the Carter ruling and the practical guidance given by regulatory bodies like doctors’ colleges, said Mary Jane Dykeman, a lawyer with DDO Health Law in Toronto.

That would lead to more legal benchmarks and precedents that could eventually lead to back to the Supreme Court for further guidance, said Carissima Mathen, an associate professor of law at the University of Ottawa.

“You would have legal principles being articulated in particular cases at the trial level. Those would then potentially be reviewed by an appellate court. When the appel-

late court makes a decision on the applicable legal principles, that applies – if it’s a provincial court of appeal – throughout the entire province,” Mathen said.

“Eventually, the sort of more elaborate analysis could reach the Supreme Court in just an appeal of a criminal case and the Supreme Court could give further guidance.”

The verdict “You can call it baloney,” Downie said of the politicians’ statements.

The claim of a “complete vacuum” around a Criminal Code framework is a lot of baloney, because it leaves out that there will be a legal framework in place just like there is now. Regulatory bodies still want some guidance from Parliament, and may, in the absence of political guidance, create a patchwork of regulatory rules across the country, Downie said.

Dykeman said she believes Canadians expect a legislative response from Parliament given the importance of the issue.

“This is a sensitive topic and we need to get all of that sorted, so we’ll wait to see what guidance comes or what rules will apply and then otherwise we’re just going to have to do it very thoughtfully and with some common sense,” Dykeman said.

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Husband tells wife’s story after publication ban lifted in assisted dying case to have a physician-assisted death when she learned Canada’s Canadian Press Supreme Court had ordered the federal government to come up CALGARY with assisted-dying legislation. he death of Hanne Schafer Patients were told they could was by any definition a get permission from a judge while nightmare. that was in the works, so Schafer, Suffering from the painful, her husband, and their friend degenerative neurological disMary Valentich, a social worker, ease ALS, the 66-year-old could started making calls. communicate only by typing “She decided to go to court inwith some of the fingers on her stead of Switzerland,” said Laurin. left hand. Her husband had to “It wasn’t an easy thing to do. It regularly suction the saliva out of was a very difficult and emotional her throat so she wouldn’t choke. thing for everybody.”

He had to lift her onto the toilet so Valentich said despite the efshe could go to the bathroom. forts of a large group of friends, “She was like a butterfly they were unable to find a Calgary trapped in a cocoon,” recalled doctor willing to help Shafer die. A Daniel Laurin, who on Wednesday doctor in Holland finally put them won in court the right to make his in touch with Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a wife’s name public so he could tell Vancouver activist who believes her story. “That’s the way that she strongly in the right to die and explained she felt.” who, on Feb. 29, was at Shafer’s As horribly difficult as interside in the B.C. city when her life national travel would have been, came to an end. the Calgary psychologist had been Valentich said the hurdles were constant. Getting a pharmacist planning to travel to Switzerland Gwen Dambrofsky

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to fill the prescription for her life-ending drugs was difficult and “even finding a lawyer to take on the case was not that straightforward.”

When they went to court for permission to have a doctor help end Shafer’s life, they ran into another snag. She asked for a publication ban on her name, with the intent it would expire at her death.

But Laurin said there was a misunderstanding, and he discovered that after her death the publication ban remained in force. That meant he couldn’t even publish her obituary.

“Hanne was very well known here,” he said. “She did a lot of good work, helped a lot of people.

She wanted her story told.”

On Wednesday, a judge agreed to lift the ban, though the court and medical documents in the case will remain sealed.

Laurin said he was glad to be able to finally talk about his wife, though he said Wednesday’s victory does nothing to erase her loss

and the terrible months leading up to her death.

“It should have been easier,” he said. “Why does a person have to go through that?”

Valentich described her friend as a trailblazer who knew very well that her fight might stand to benefit others after she was gone.

“The way in which she was an agent of her own death was really very moving. It was a peaceful death, unlike some of the other deaths I’ve witnessed.”

Shafer’s husband agreed.

“Hanne was a very bright and very quick lady,” he said. “Hanne, to me, was a genius. Very, very smart. She knew what she was doing. There was nothing wrong with her brain. She knew how she wanted it done, and when she decided to have it done, she wanted it done as quickly as possible.”

He described with unabashed

admiration the long hours of work she put into arranging her death, sitting on the computer for hours tapping out emails and searching for information with the few fingers she had that worked.

She should, he said, have been able to die in her own bed.

Now, he looks forward to continuing his wife’s fight.

“I want to be an activist for people who are sick and who are suffering,” he said adamantly. “It’s not right, the way the government is handling this. Nobody wants to get their hands dirty at all. They all want to give it to a committee, and then the committee’s going to give it to somebody else.”

It was only at the suggestion that she was lucky to have such a loving and supportive husband that Laurin broke down in tears.

“Well,” he said between sobs, “I was lucky I had her.”

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‘Heaven help us all:’ Father convicted in son’s death fears for other parents our key witnesses being muzzled, but has also now led to a dangerous precedent being set in Canada,� Stephan wrote Wednesday. “The floodgates have now been opened and if we do not fall in line with parenting as seen fit by the government, we all stand in risk of criminal prosecution. “May heaven help us all!�

Stephan and his wife, Collet, were convicted by a jury in the death of their 19-month-old son in March 2012.

The jury heard that the couple thought the boy had croup or flu and treated him for 2 1/2 weeks with remedies that included hot peppers, garlic, onions and horseradish, even though a family friend who was a nurse told them she thought Ezekiel had meningitis.

Court also heard that Collet Stephan drove the little boy from their rural home to a naturopathic clinic in Lethbridge, Alta., to pick up an echinacea mixture,

although he was too stiff to sit in his car seat and had to lie on a mattress in the vehicle.

The Crown argued during the trial that the couple loved their son but still had to follow a legal standard of care. The defence argued they were responsible parents who simply didn’t realize how sick their son was.

David Stephan confirmed in an interview with The Canadian Press that he wrote the Facebook letter because he and his wife are disappointed with the court process. “It was just definitely heartwrenching to see the direction that it went,� he said. “There’s the Crown’s version of our story, then there’s our story of us who actually lived it.�

He said they are considering an appeal. “Not so much for ourselves, but for the fact this sets a tremendous precedent for the Canadian populace. It would have been easier for us just to take a plea

bargain a long time ago and just basically keep living our lives, but we didn’t want this precedent being set. That’s why we proceeded forward in the first place. “I don’t know yet whether we’re going to throw in the towel.�

The maximum penalty for failing to provide the necessaries of life is five years in prison.

A sentencing date is to be set in June.

After Ezekiel died, the Stephans moved from Glenwood, Alta. to Nelson, B.C., and returned there after the verdict with their three other boys: eight-year-old Ezra, three-year-old Ephraim and one-year-old Enoch.

Stephan said he and his wife are worried about going to prison because of their children. He said his mother died when he was 10, and he doesn’t want his children to be without a mother or father. “It is a heartwrenching thought and I don’t see how this is doing the public any good.�

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First Nations student presses prime minister on Third World living conditions answers.

Grade 12 student Tahris Bear asked Justin Trudeau at an event SASKATOON at her school Wednesday how First Nations high school he’ll right the wrongs faced by student in Saskatoon is Canada’s indigenous peoples giving the prime minisand why he allows them to live in ter a failing grade for one of his Third World conditions.

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Trudeau said Ottawa can’t fix the situation on its own, adding that previous, well-meaning federal governments tried, but with horrible consequences.

He said everyone would have to work together.

But Bear said afterward that she didn’t think Trudeau answered her question.

She said he didn’t offer up any concrete actions for what steps the government would take to make the living conditions better. “His answer, honestly, went into one ear, out the other,� said Bear. “I was trying really hard to focus on what he was saying, but

what he said did not have really, almost anything to do with my question.�

Trudeau also talked about renewing the relationship with First Nations people. “Yes, the federal government has a lot of work to do, but indigenous Canadians have a lot of work to do as well and doing it together, in the same direction is going to be how we get through it,� said Trudeau.

Earlier this month, a young man in the troubled First Nation of Attawapiskat asked the federal indigenous affairs minister why his community was living in

Third World conditions while Canada is greeting refugees with open arms.

Trudeau said April 8 that First Nations communities struggling with persistent Third World conditions should begin seeing some help from Ottawa this year.

The prime minister told Bear that $8.4-billion over five years is planned to help improve conditions for indigenous people. “It’s a good start, but this is going to take many more years and many more billions of dollars to fix a relationship that has been broken for centuries, as you point out,� he said.

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Beyond the headlines: Small-town Attawapiskat hums quietly along because the old permanent office cially in weeks like these when the is condemned. modern brick elementary school Canadian Press One recent afternoon, as the is closed. weather improves, couples thread “Most kids are wishing for a ATTAWAPISKAT, ONT. YMCA,� she says. ven at the height of so-called their way around puddles that young children relish jumping in, Apart from tracks that run short Goose Break and the depth while other kids ride bicycles and distances from the reserve – say of an ongoing attempteda plethora of scary-looking but to James Bay or the nearby First suicide crisis in this remote James totally docile dogs romp around, World dump – there’s nowhere to Bay First Nation, Mary’s is humignoring the ubiquitous trash that drive, except around and around ming along.

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Attawapiskat, which some folk like ed by a friendly young woman, Her favourite pastime, eightto do. order coffee, sandwiches and other year-old Shakira Koostachin says, The isolation and acute housing basic diner offerings, paying by is going to the park near the river shortage means almost everything cash or debit. or riding a bike. – doctors, teachers and everyday Located in a nondescript trailer “We play hide and seek. supplies – has to be flown in, typical of many Attawapiskat Sometimes we go in the bushes,� although an ice-road in winter and buildings, only an easily missed Shakira says. barges when waterways are open “open� sign signals the kind of The one thing she really would are also used. And most pregnant enterprise and normalcy so easily like is to go swimming – espemoms still have to be flown out to obscured by the headlines that have grabbed international attention and the very real issues facing the community.

On the wall behind the handful of tables and chairs on one end, a large flat-screen TV is carrying a slightly snowy version of a news channel – from Winnipeg.

In many ways, Attawapiskat – population 2,100 – has all the trappings of any small town, including older folk lamenting the changing of the times. “Nobody goes to churches any more,� a semi-retired Mike Gull is telling a visitor. “But when somebody dies, oh, yeah, they pack the church.�

A short distance from Mary’s, down a badly pock-marked road whose springtime surface, like all roads in the community, alternates between boot-squelching mud, mini-lakes and ice, a Northern store is doing a brisk business.

Part supermarket, part department store, Northern would not be out of place in any small town, although southerners might suffer serious sticker shock. A bag of milk goes for $7.99. A case of small pop is on sale for $22. Lines form at the two cash-dispensing machines How can I and at the checkouts, even though handle everyday this is a slow time with the anWhat is child guidance? nual exodus to the bush known as behaviour Goose Break. challenges? “Right now, everybody is busy hunting,� says Jacklin Kleter Sr. What is “Most of the families are going out, temperament taking their kids out hunting.�

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Many residents – small-town friendly if somewhat shy – are born and raised in the community.

Others, like Norbert Witt, a semiretired professor of indigenous studies originally from southern Germany, are from away.

Technically, he says, Attawapiskat has improved from when he first arrived in 1989. For one thing, there is indoor plumbing and tap water, which most people consider a health hazard. On the downside,

he says, people are losing their Cree language and the social cohesion has loosened, contributing, he says, to the current crisis.

Gull, however, scratches his head when asked about the rash of attempted suicides by young people that has again put Attawapiskat on the map. “I wasn’t aware of what there was until I read it in the newspaper,� Gull says. “Nobody said anything to me how bad it was.

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Canada breaking its own export control rules with Saudi deal, say opponents Canadian Press

human rights situation there and in neighbouring countries, a OTTAWA group of peace and human rights he Liberal government organizations urged Wednesday. must rethink its $15-bilOpponents of the controverlion arms deal with Saudi sial sale of Canadian-made light armoured vehicles in the Middle Arabia, given the deteriorating

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In an open letter to Trudeau, the coalition of groups say the deal breaks both the spirit and the letter of international laws and Canada’s export controls.

“We urge you to consider seriously whether our export controls have served their intended purpose with the authorization of this deal,” it reads.

So far, Trudeau has insisted that cancelling the deal, brokered by the previous Conservative government, would give Canada a bad trading reputation. He has also pointed out that a lot of Canadian jobs are at stake.

“We believe deeply that the integrity and the credibility of Canada’s export control regime

has been utterly compromised with the authorization to proceed with this deal,” said Cesar Jaramillo, the executive director of Project Ploughshares.

The agreement to sell the vehicles, known as LAV3s, was made by the Harper government in February 2014, giving General Dynamics Land Systems a 15-year contract to manufacture them for the Saudi Arabian National Guard.

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The machines are not weaponized in Canada, but can be equipped with a range of heavy weapons, including guns capable of firing anti-tank missiles.

New Kingston, Ont., library rules discriminate against homeless, group says space.

The board is reaching out to Canadian Press shelters, police and mental health support to ensure that patrons new code of conduct that whose needs exceed library services warns foul-smelling patrons are directed to the appropriate or those “lingering aimlessly” organization, the statement says. won’t be tolerated at the Kingston, But Libraries are for Everyone Ont., public library may not stand. says excluding people won’t help.

A group called Libraries are for “I think it will impact a lot of Everyone says that while the new people’s lives,” said Nancy Jones, rules don’t explicitly bar homeone of the group’s members. less or poor people from using the Among the new guidelines is library, they will have that effect. a note that “offensive body odour Group spokeswoman Nancy and/or offensive clothing/bag Jones says a motion to defer imple- odour will not be tolerated,” and mentation on the code and invite that patrons must “limit the belongpublic consultation was passed ings” they bring inside.

Wednesday evening at a meeting “Patrons are expected to be of the Kingston Frontenac Public actively engaged in a library service Library board. or event,” the rules say.

Libraries are for Everyone says “Loitering or sleeping is not the guidelines “may do more to stig- permitted on library premises. matize and marginalize some of the Loitering is defined as sitting or most vulnerable library patrons.” standing idly about; lingering aimThe library board has defended lessly without using library services, the policy, which was passed at its regular and/or prolonged attenmeeting in March but only came to dance at the library without using the public’s attention a few weeks library services.” ago.

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Trump delivers a major foreign policy speech: 12 things to note of GDP on the military. That’s spend what we need to rebuild twice what Canada spends: “The our military.�

Canadian Press • Globalization – Trump hates countries we are defending must pay for the cost of this defence WASHINGTON it: “We will no longer surrenand, if not, the U.S. must be der this country or its people or only the second time in prepared to let these countries to the false song of globalism. this U.S. presidential elecdefend themselves. We have no The nation-state remains the tion, Donald Trump has choice.â€? true foundation for happiness delivered a carefully prepared • NATO – he wants a meeting. speech. Better known for his ad- and harmony. I am skeptical of As president, Trump would coninternational unions that tie us libbed one-liners at rallies, the up and bring America down and vene a meeting of NATO allies to Republican frontrunner read a will never enter America into any discuss rebalancing the financial speech from a Teleprompter on agreement that reduces our abil- burden for defence away from Wednesday. the U.S. He also wants to modThe subject was foreign policy ity to control our own affairs.â€? • NAFTA – he dislikes that, ernize the alliance’s mandate, and here are some things to too. Trump has previously to focus on new realities like note: promised to rip up the trade terrorism. • He contradicted himself. • Old rivals – he wants peace.

The speech was laden with glar- deal. He didn’t quite go that far Wednesday but said: “NAFTA, as He says the U.S. is not bound to ing inconsistencies. It was incoan example, has been a total dibe adversaries with Russia and herent even when emphasizing saster for the United States and China and can live peacefully the need for coherence. He called for a clear, predictable for- has emptied our states – literally and in friendship with both. eign policy – he said the U.S. had emptied our states of our manu- He was more aggressive when lacked clarity since the Cold War, facturing and our jobs.â€? discussing Iran. choosing its foreign missions on • Canada. He didn’t mention • Trump’s style. It’s now clear random whims. Moments later, Canada but some parts were rel- why he prefers the free-flowing he argued the opposite. He said evant to the northern neighbour. zingers and ad-libbed insults at the U.S. too clearly telegraphs its One involved NAFTA. Another, his rallies. Trump himself has military intentions: “We have to military spending. He demanded joked that he’d put crowds to be unpredictable. And we have sleep reading prepared texts. that allies spend two per cent to be unpredictable starting now.â€? • More interventionist, less interventionist? Trump promises both. He says the U.S. erred by getting involved in Iraq and Libya and shouldn’t meddle with foreign institutions. But he also BEAUTIFUL promised to escalate the effort to DRESSES, take out ISIL and also forcefully BOUTIQUE called for more action to help TUNICS persecuted Christians in the Check us Middle East. & TOPS! out on • Should the U.S. increase NOW OPEN: military spending, or save money? He’s on both sides of MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:30AM-6PM SATURDAY 10AM-5:30PM that one. Trump bemoaned how Selected Fashions 2ND FLOOR SHOPPERS PLAZA, the U.S. is spending to defend MAIN STREET Sizes 2-18 S-XXL, Excludes New Arrivals, Jewellery & Accessories NATO allies – but also promised more military spending: “We will Alexander Panetta

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Trump blasted foreign-policy elites. The feeling appears mutual. One professor at the U.S. Naval War College, Tom Nichols,

tweeted: “What, exactly, would Trump do as President besides bitch about how stupid everyone else is?â€? Michael Austin, an author and scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said: “This truly feels like a Saturday Night Live skit.â€? • Tell that to his opponents.

Some didn’t think it was Saturday Night Live-funny at all. Dan Pfeiffer, a former top adviser to the current president, tweeted: “This wholly unserious human being is going to be one of 2 people who might lead our country. Don’t laugh people, go knock some doors.�

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Alaska weighing rules to allow use of pot at licensed stores the end of cruise ship season and a bit too late to cash in on tourism this year.

Associated Press Rules for onsite consumption still must be finalized. On JUNEAU, ALASKA Wednesday, the Marijuana ome activists have a vision Control Board approved draft for Alaska’s upstart mariregulations calling consumption juana industry that could areas to be cordoned off from have Anchorage looking more the rest of the retail premises by like Amsterdam in the years a secure door. Items purchased ahead. to be consumed at the store The way some see it, just could not be removed from the like the city in Holland where premises. Regulators likened it pot can be legally purchased to bars, where patrons are not and smoked in shops, tourists allowed to-go cups for beers arriving in Anchorage would be they don’t finish. able to jump in a taxi and ask Under the draft rules, which the driver about the best canwill undergo public comment, nabis cafe in town. Once there, there would be transaction they might mingle with business limits and stores would have to executives forgoing a martini monitor patrons for overconlunch in favour of a joint. sumption. Gimmicks such as “We just know when the tour- contests involving use of mariists show up, that will be one of juana or pot as prizes would be the first questions,” said David prohibited.

J. Straub, who owns a cultivaDuring a break at the meeting tion business on six acres of land in Anchorage, some people deabout 50 miles north of Anchor- scribed their vision of the future. age.

“I think that we would be doUnder the legalization law, ing a disservice to the public if passed by voters in 2014, Alaska we did not have cannabis cafes,” is on track to become the first said board member Brandon state in the nation to allow onEmmett of Fairbanks, who repsite consumption of marijuana resents industry concerns on the in some businesses that will sell five-member panel. pot. The first retail marijuana Alaska voters approved businesses aren’t expected to be legalizing recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and licensed until September – near Becky Bohrer And Mark Thiessen

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A man smokes a marijuana joint at a party celebrating weed on April 20 in Seattle. older with the expectation that it would be regulated like alcohol.

Emmett said that means allowing pot cafes just like bars.

In “other cities around the planet – like Amsterdam, some places in Spain and Morocco where consumption is legal –

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they haven’t seen the sort of social ills that have been associated with alcohol,” said Emmett, noting he can’t speak to the will of other board members. “Here in Alaska, we’ll be able to implement that policy responsibly.”

The board had pot tourism in mind last year when it voted to allow for certain retail shops to let patrons partake on site. But not everyone envisions Anchorage being as wide open as Amsterdam.

Bryant Thorp, who is applying to operate a retail and small grow business in the state, said in a phone interview that he sees a few shops opening at first and others coming later. The first openings could be a “zoo” as curious crowds check out the scene, he said.

Destiny Neade of Fairbanks thinks the number of marijuana businesses in her community as the industry gets off the ground could be spotty. It will take the community a while to get used to having the shops, said Neade, who has expressed interest in allowing for onsite product consumption at the retail shop she hopes to run. She is looking for guidance from the board,

particularly about the potential liability of a business after patrons leave a store.

Alaska is one of four states that have legalized recreational use of pot, but none have allowed onsite use of the drug.

Colorado’s 2012 marijuana amendment bans public use, but the law is interpreted differently around the state. At least two Colorado cities, Pueblo and Nederland, have statutes allowing limited on-site consumption at over-21 private clubs.

Voters in Denver may consider a ballot measure this fall to allow pot clubs or tasting rooms. Colorado lawmakers have mulled but not formally proposed a statewide change to the public-use law.

Emmett, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board member, sees onsite consumption in Alaska as a bellwether for the nation.

“I think federal legalization is going to happen in the next five years,” he said, predicting that attitudes will open up in Alaska then across the United States.

“I think when we look back on this in 15 years, people will wonder what all the fuss was about,” he said.

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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Mount Lorne sees future in solar power

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Solar panels installed on the pavilion in Mount Lorne are helping to power the hamlet’s community centre.

Maura Forrest News Reporter

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he Mount Lorne community centre is now being powered in part by solar energy, thanks to a federal grant and the handiwork of a new Yukon workers’ cooperative.

The south-facing roof of the pavilion near the community centre has been covered with 30 solar panels, which have been producing power since the end of March.

Al Foster, who spearheaded the project, said he hopes the solar array will produce 25 to 30 per cent of the community centre’s energy demand.

He said this project will help the community become a bit more independent. Hamlets like Mount Lorne don’t have their own tax base, he explained, which means that volunteers generally have to apply to the Yukon government if they need funding for projects and services.

“It’s all volunteer effort. If we need money, we have to write funding applications,” Foster said. “And to run a community centre, energy costs are always an issue for us.”

He’s hoping these solar panels will cut down on the amount of money the community has to request from the government.

The solar project has also been accepted by the Yukon government’s micro-generation program, which means that any excess power will be sold into the electricity grid for 21 cents per kilowatt.

“There would be periods of time during the year when we probably would be producing more power than we would use,” Foster said.

The idea for the solar array was born in 2014, when Foster learned that there was money for green energy projects in small communities through the federal New Building Canada Fund.

Together with the Lorne Mountain Community Association and the local advisory council, Foster put together a proposal for two solar arrays – one at the community centre and another at the dump.

In September 2015, Foster learned his proposal had been accepted, and the solar projects would be fully funded by the New Building Canada Fund.

The panels on the pavilion

were installed over three days in March, at a price of about $3.85 per watt. Foster said they should produce 7.8 kilowatts of power on a sunny day. The second array, at the dump, has yet to be built.

Foster said he was inspired in part by the success he’s had with the solar system he installed on his own home two and a half years ago.

Despite the dark Yukon winters, he said, his array is still producing lots of power.

“It’s quite effective. What I’m finding is late November through to the end of January, there isn’t much production there,” he said. “But the beginning of February, we actually start pretty good solar production out of the panels.”

Foster said the solar panels will also act as a demonstration project for the community and provide educational opportunities for students.

The array was installed with a monitoring system, so anyone who’s interested can follow its performance online.

“That was part of demonstrating to the community that it is a viable alternative,” he said.

Foster estimates that the

project should pay for itself in 16 to 18 years. He believes these small-scale renewable energy projects are a good option for many small communities, particularly off-grid communities that depend on diesel.

Mount Lorne isn’t the only Yukon community to have made a foray into solar energy.

The Kluane First Nation installed solar panels on the Red Garage in Burwash Landing in 2012, and has plans to install more.

And Old Crow and Teslin also listed solar projects as community priorities in a five-year Yukon infrastructure plan published last summer.

A spokesperson for the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources confirmed that 26 micro-generation projects have been accepted since the program was launched in 2013, with a total capacity of 120 kilowatts.

Laird Herbert of Sow’s Ear Renewable Energy, the company that installed the solar array in Mount Lorne, said he’s anticipating a busy summer for renewable energy installations in the Yukon.

He said renewable energies have gotten less expensive in

recent years.

“I think it’s gotten to the point where it actually makes fiscal sense,” he said. “It really actually seems to be a serious threat for fossil fuels, which is exciting.”

Sow’s Ear recently became a workers’ cooperative, meaning the company is owned by its employees. Herbert said he thinks it may be the first of its kind in the Yukon, but he hopes the model will become more common.

As a cooperative, the employees vote on executive decisions, and have more power to shape the future of the company.

“It’s a very democratic way of running companies,” Herbert said. “I think those values might be something that quite a few Yukoners subscribe to.”

For the time being, Sow’s Ear has only three members, and the work isn’t full time. But Herbert has high hopes for the future of the green energy industry in the Yukon.

“I think there’s enough work and enough interest, and realistically I think renewable energies are just going to get cheaper.”

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

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Deadly airstrikes hit MSF-supported hospital in Syrian city Sarah El Deeb Associated Press

BEIRUT wave of nighttime airstrikes hit a hospital in Syria supported by Doctors Without Borders and nearby buildings in the rebel-held part of the contested city of Aleppo, killing at least 27 people as the U.N. envoy for Syria appealed early Thursday on the U.S. and Russia to help revive the peace talks and a ceasefire, which he said “hangs by a thread.�

Six hospital staff and three children were also among the casualties. The strikes, shortly before midnight Wednesday, hit the well-known al-Quds field hospital in the rebel-held district of Sukkari in Aleppo, according to opposition activists and rescue workers.

The chief Syrian opposition negotiator Mohammed Alloush blamed the government of President Bashar Assad for the deadly airstrikes. He told The Associated Press that the latest violence by government forces shows “the environment is not conducive to any political action.�

The Civil Defence, a volunteer first-responders agency whose members went to the scene of the attack, put the death toll at 30 and said the dead included six hospital staff. Among those slain was one of the last pediatricians remaining in opposition-held areas of the contested city and a dentist.

The agency, also known as the White Helmets, said the al-Quds hospital and adjacent buildings were struck in four consecutive airstrikes. It said there were still

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The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 27 were killed, including three children.

Doctors Without Borders, also known by its French acronym MSF, said in a series of tweets also emailed to the AP that at least 14 patients and staff were among those killed, with the toll expected to rise. “Destroyed MSF-supported hospital in Aleppo was well known locally and hit by direct airstrike on Wednesday,� it said.

A video posted online by the White Helmets showed a number of lifeless bodies, including those of children, being pulled out from a building and loaded into ambulances amid scream-

ing and wailing. It also showed distraught rescue workers trying to keep onlookers away from the scene, apparently fearing more airstrikes.

Alloush, who was one of the leading negotiators of the opposition in the Geneva talks, described the airstrikes as one of the latest “war crimes� of Assad’s government. “Whoever carries out these massacres needs a war tribunal and a court of justice to be tried for his crimes. He does not need a negotiating table,� Alloush told the AP in a telephone interview. “Now, the environment is not conducive for any political action.�

The February 27 cease-fire has been fraying in the past weeks as casualty figures from violence mount, particularly in Aleppo

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Airstrikes earlier this week also targeted a training centre for the Syrian Civil Defence, leaving five of its team dead in rural Aleppo.

Since April 19, nearly 200 people have died, including at least 44 in an airstrike on a market place in rebel-held area in northern Idlib province, as well as dozens of civilians in gov-

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The U.N. envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, briefed the U.N. Security Council via videoconference about the largely stalled indirect talks between the Western- and Saudi-backed opposition and envoys from Assad’s government, which has the backing of Moscow.

He said that after 60 days, the cessation of hostilities agreed to by both sides “hangs by a thread.� “I really fear that the erosion of the cessation is unraveling the fragile consensus around a political solution, carefully built over the last year,� de Mistura said in his council briefing obtained by The Associated Press. “Now I see parties reverting to the language of a military solution or military option. We must ensure that they do not see that as a solution or an option.�

The talks foundered last week after the main opposition group, called the High Negotiating Committee, suspended its formal participation in the indirect talks with Assad’s envoys to protest alleged government cease-fire violations, a drop in humanitarian aid deliveries and no progress in winning the release of detainees in Syria.

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Fukushima plant’s new ice wall not watertight the disaster would have minimized the contaminated water problem considerably, says Associated Press Shigeaki Tsunoyama, honorary professor and former president TOKYO of University of Aizu in Fukuoping with the vast shima. amounts of ground water Even at the reduced amount flowing into the broken of 50 tons a day, the contamiFukushima nuclear plant – which nated water produced at Fukuthen becomes radiated and seeps shima will equal what came out back out – has become such a of Three Mile Island’s total in problem that Japan is building a just eight months because of the 35 billion yen ($312 million) “ice prevalence of groundwater in wall” into the earth around it.

Fukushima, he said.

But even if the frozen barAlthough TEPCO has set 2020 rier built with taxpayers’ money as the goal for ending the water works as envisioned, it won’t problems, Tsunoyama believes completely block all water from that’s too optimistic. reaching the damaged reactors “The groundwater coming up Toru Hanai/Pool Photo via AP because of gaps in the wall and from below can never become Members of a media tour group wearing a protective suit and a mask walk together in front of rainfall, creating as much as 50 zero,” he said in a telephone tons of contaminated water each storage tanks for radioactive water at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. interview. “There is no perfect day, said Yuichi Okamura, a chief would power 13,000 Japanese unexpected problems.” coping with what to do with the answer.” architect of the massive project. households.

The water woes are just part resulting radiated water has been Okamura acknowledged the “It’s not zero,” Okamura said Edward Yarmak, president option to build a barrier in the of the many obstacles involved a major headache. So far, the of the amount of water reaching of Arctic Foundations, based in higher elevation near the plant company has stored the water in in controlling and dismantling the reactors in an interview with Anchorage, Alaska, which dewas considered in the early days The Associated Press earlier this the Fukushima Dai-chi plant, a nearly 1,000 huge tanks around signs and installs ground freezing after the disaster. But he defendweek. He is a general manager huge task that will take 40 years. the plant, with more being built ed his company’s actions. at Tokyo Electric Power Co., or No one has even seen the nuclear systems and made an ice wall each week. for the Oak Ridge reactor site, TEPCO, which operates the facilThe priority was on preventdebris. Robots are being created TEPCO resorted to devising says the solution should work at ity that melted down after it was ing contaminated water from to capture images of the debris. the 1.5-kilometre (1-mile)-long hit by a tsunami in 2011, prompt- ice wall around the facility after it The radiation is so high no huFukushima. escaping into the Pacific Ocean, ing 150,000 people to evacuate.

“The refrigeration system has he said. Various walls were built man being can do that job. became clear it had to do someWorkers have rigged pipes that thing drastic to stem the flow of just been turned on, and it takes along the coastline, and radiaThe ice wall, built by construcconstantly spray water into the time to form the wall.

First, the tion monitors show leaks have tation company Kajima Corp., is groundwater into the facility’s reactors to keep the nuclear desoil freezes concentrically around pered off over the last five years. basement and keep contaminat- being turned on in sections for bris inside from overheating, but the pipes and when the frozen Opponents of nuclear power tests, and the entire freezing ed water from flowing back out. cylinders are large enough, they say the ice wall is a waste of process will take eight months “It’s a vicious cycle, like a coalesce and form a continuous taxpayers’ money and that it may cat-and-mouse game,” Okamura since it was first switched on wall.

After time, the wall innot work. in late March. The entire wall said of the water-related issues. creases in thickness,” he said in “From the perspective of “We have come up against many requires as much electricity as an email. regular people, we have serious But critics say the problem of questions about this piece of rethe groundwater reaching the search that’s awarded a construcreactors was a no-brainer that tion giant,” says Kanna Mitsuta, should have been projected. director of ecology group Friends Building a concrete wall into of the Earth Japan. “Our reaction the hill near the plant right after is: Why an ice wall?”

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Best-case scenario falls short of Canada’s 2030 greenhouse gas goal, but trend-line is good climate agreement’s target for holding average global warmCanadian Press ing to two degrees Celsius.

The research by environOTTAWA mental economists Dave new study of current Sawyer and Chris Bataille is and planned emission reduction policies under the first to take into account new policy developments, a best-case scenario finds that including Alberta’s proposed Canada still falls well short emissions cap and carbon of meeting its international taxes, Ontario’s looming cap climate promises. and trade market, federal vows But the report by the Deep to cut methane emissions and Decarbonization Pathways Saskatchewan’s new electricity Project says provincial and standard. federal measures have placed The authors find that the full the country on track for what it calls “significant reductions” in suite of measures still leaves greenhouse gases, with greater Canada 91 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent cuts possible.

And it finds that current and short of its 2030 target, aldeveloping policies in Canada’s though that’s much better than the official forecast by Environelectricity sector are in line ment Canada. with an 80 per cent reduction Under the international in GHGs by 2050 – the trajecParis climate accord negotiated tory needed to reach the Paris Bruce Cheadle

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last December, Canada committed to cut emissions at least 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, a level federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has called a “floor.”

Canada had previously promised under the 2009 Copenhagen agreement to cut emissions 17 per cent from 2005 levels by 2020.

“Even if all announced policies plus a reasonable set of aspirational policies are implemented in the short term, Canada can still expect a significant gap to both the 2020 and 2030 targets,” says the report released this week.

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In an interview, Sawyer said provinces have already done a lot of heavy policy work over a number of years and the emissions trajectory has been demonstrably lowered. With the further Alberta climate plan and Ottawa’s methane regulations, the oil and gas sector is coming under a significant degree of control.

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ANNUAL Kiln Dried Spruce Lumber 1 x 4" x 8'.............................................................................................................. $2.09 EA 1 x 4" x 10' .............................................................................................................2.58 EA 1 x 4" x 12' .............................................................................................................3.12 EA 1 x 4" x 14' .............................................................................................................3.68 EA 1 x 4" x 16' .............................................................................................................4.55 EA

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1 x 6" x 8' ................................................................................................................3.08 EA 1 x 6" x 10' .............................................................................................................3.53 EA 1 x 6" x 12' .............................................................................................................4.36 EA 1 x 6" x 14' .............................................................................................................5.02 EA 1 x 6" x 16' ............................................................................................................ 6.30 EA

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2 x 4 x 92-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................... 2.89 EA 2 x 4 x 104-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................ 4.56 EA 2 x 4" x 08'............................................................................................................. 3.38 EA 2 x 4" x 10'.............................................................................................................. 4.03 EA 2 x 4" x 12'.............................................................................................................. 5.04 EA 2 x 4" x 14'.............................................................................................................. 5.75 EA 2 x 4" x 16' ............................................................................................................ 8.79 EA

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Purchase a bulk of your project materials from Kilrich and receive a net

2 x 8" x 08'.............................................................................................................. 6.41 EA 2 x 8" x 10'.............................................................................................................. 8.06 EA 2 x 8" x 12'........................................................................................................... 10.14 EA 2 x 8" x 14'........................................................................................................... 11.58 EA 2 x 8" x 16'........................................................................................................... 13.59 EA 2 x 8" x 18'........................................................................................................... 17.93 EA 2 x 8" x 20'........................................................................................................... 19.88 EA

20% Discount on Roof or Floor Trusses

2 x 10" x 08'........................................................................................................... 8.44 EA 2 x 10" x 10'........................................................................................................ 10.65 EA 2 x 10" x 12'........................................................................................................ 14.28 EA 2 x 10" x 14'........................................................................................................ 16.05 EA 2 x 10" x 16'........................................................................................................ 17.78 EA 2 x 10" x 18'........................................................................................................ 24.94 EA 2 x 10" x 20'........................................................................................................ 28.05 EA

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2 x 12" x 10'........................................................................................................ 15.83 EA 2 x 12" x 12'........................................................................................................ 19.60 EA 2 x 12" x 14'........................................................................................................ 21.51 EA 2 x 12" x 16'........................................................................................................ 26.58 EA 2 x 12" x 18'........................................................................................................ 30.15 EA 2 x 12" x 20'........................................................................................................ 34.00 EA

Including: Allura, Smartside, Vinyl Siding and Trims, Cultured & Fusion Stone, Metal Cladding & Roofing.

Kiln Dried Elite Pine Lumber 1" x 4" X 12' ........................................................$4.44 EA 1 x 6 X 6' Pine Fence...........................................3.05 EA 1 x 6 X 12' ...............................................................7.53 EA 1 x 6 X 16' ............................................................10.41 EA 1 x 8 x16' .............................................................13.21 EA 1 x 10 x16' . .........................................................16.20 EA

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4 x 8' x 3/8" (9.5mm) STD SPRUCE PLY........ $16.52 EA 4 x 8' x 1/2" (12.5mm) STD FIR PLY..................21.69 EA 4 x 8' x 5/8" (15.5mm) STD SPRUCE PLY........27.16 EA 4 x 8' x 3/4" (18.55mm) STD SPRUCE PLY.....32.34 EA 4 x 8' x 5/8" STD SPRUCE T&G PLY....................29.25 EA 4 x 8' x 3/4" STD FIR T&G PLY.............................34.68 EA

Metal Roofing 8' ALLCLAD GALVALUME 29 GAUGE.............................................$20.64 10' ALLCLAD GALVALUME 29 GAUGE............................................ 25.33 12' ALLCLAD GALVALUME 29 GAUGE............................................ 30.35 14' ALLCLAD GALVALUME 29 GAUGE............................................ 35.90 16' ALLCLAD GALVALUME 29 GAUGE............................................ 41.26 ALL COLOURED ROOFING................................................................ 10% off

ACQ Pressure Treated Outdoor Wood (ACQ - Alkaline Copper Quaternary)

2 x 2" x 42" ACQ Treated BALUSTER......................................................... $1.37 EA 2 x 2" x 48" ACQ Treated BALUSTER............................................................ 1.57 EA 1 x 6" x 6' ACQ #2 & Better.................................................................................. 3.52 EA

5/4 x 6" x 12' ACQ RADIUS EDGE DECK...................................................... 9.78 EA 5/4 x 6" x 14' ACQ RADIUS EDGE DECK................................................... 11.73 EA 5/4 x 6" x 16' ACQ RADIUS EDGE DECK................................................... 13.04 EA

2 x 4" x 12' S4S ACQ TREATED....................................................................... 7.89 EA 2 x 4" x 16' S4S ACQ TREATED.................................................................... 10.20 EA

2 x 6" x 12' S4S RADIUS EDGE ACQ........................................................... 11.87 EA 2 x 6" x 16' S4S RADIUS EDGE ACQ........................................................... 15.74 EA

2 X 12" x 12' PRES. TREATED ACQ.............................................................. 28.69 EA 2 X 12" x 16' PRES. TREATED ACQ.............................................................. 37.38 EA 3.25" x 4" x 8' PT Landscaping Tie ................................................................. 9.89 EA

4 x 4" x 8' S4S ACQ PRESSURE TREATED Post...............................................11.92 EA 4 x 4" x 10' S4S ACQ PRESSURE TREATED Post...............................................14.98 EA 4 x 4" x 12' ACQ S4S PRESSURE TREATED Post...............................................18.07 EA 4 x 4" x 16' ACQ S4S PRESSURE TREATED Post...............................................23.96 EA

4 x 6" x 12' Rough Timber..............................................................................................28.53 EA 4 x 6" x 16' Rough Timber..............................................................................................36.12 EA

6 x 6" x 12' Rough Timber..............................................................................................40.61 EA 6 x 6" x 16' Rough Timber..............................................................................................54.24 EA

8 x 8" x 12' Rough Timber..............................................................................................76.75 EA 8 x 8" x 16' Rough Timber.......................................................................................... 102.33 EA 4" x 5" x 7' Treated Fence Post.....................................................................................10.16 EA

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2 x 2" x 48" "Brown" ACQ Treated BALUSTER..................1.65 EA 1 x 6" x 6' "Brown" ACQ #2 & Better...........................................3.68 EA

5/4 x 6" x 12' "Brown" ACQ RADIUS EDGE DECK.............10.24 EA 5/4 x 6" x 16' "Brown" ACQ RADIUS EDGE DECK.............13.65 EA

2 x 4" x 12' "Brown" S4S ACQ TREATED.............................8.22 EA 2 x 4" x 16' "Brown" S4S ACQ TREATED..........................10.96 EA

2 x 6" x 12' "Brown" S4S RADIUS EDGE ACQ.................12.32 EA 2 x 6" x 16' "Brown" S4S RADIUS EDGE ACQ.................16.43 EA

2 X 12" x 16' "Brown" PRES. TREATED ACQ........................38.03 EA

4 x 4" x 8' "Brown" S4S ACQ PRESSURE TREATED...............12.68 EA 4 x 4" x 12' "Brown" ACQ S4S PRESSURE TREATED...............18.99 EA

Cement Products PRE-MIX CONCRETE 30kg Bag....................................................8.53 TYPE 10 PORTLAND CEMENT POWDER 20kg Bag.....14.52 16" x 16" x3.5" CEMENT PAD....................................................12.01 FEATHERLITE HAND-BLOCK DECK BLOCK.....................10.10 10mm X 6M REBAR............................................................................5.29 15mm X 6M REBAR.........................................................................10.53 20mm X 6M REBAR.........................................................................16.03

Oriented Strand Board 7/16" 4 x 8' OSB......................................................... $13.25 19/32" 4 x 8' T&G OSB .............................................. 19.27 23/32" 4 x 8' T&G OSB............................................... 22.43

Polycarbonate Greenhouse Panels 2' x 8' CLEAR CORR SUNTUF..........................$33.66 EA 2' x 1O' CLEAR CORR SUNTUF......................... 42.02 EA 2' x 12' CLEAR CORR SUNTUF.......................... 50.46 EA 4' x 8" TWINWALL POLYCARBONATE........... 71.45 EA

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Western Red Cedar 1 x 4" x 14' S1S2E ............................................................................$7.79 1 x 6" x 14' S1S2E..............................................................................13.14 1 x 8" x 14' S1S2E..............................................................................19.66 5/4 x 6" x 12' RADIUS EDGE SELECT DECKING.............19.28 5/4 x 6" x 16' RADIUS EDGE SELECT DECKING.............27.34 5/4 x 6" x 20' RADIUS EDGE SELECT DECKING.............31.62 2 x 4" x 16' S4S NO HOLE STANDARD & BETTER..........22.55 2 x 6" x 16' S4S NO HOLE STANDARD & BETTER..........40.05 2 x 2" x 48" CEDAR BALUSTER....................................................3.30

Rigid expanded polystyrene Insulation R5/inch 1" x 24" x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40..................$10.23 EA 1. 5" x 2 x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40.................... 15.35 EA 2" x 2 x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40.................... 20.20 EA 2" x 4 x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40......................40.88 EA 3" x 4 x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40.................... 61.39 EA 4" x 4 x 8' TERRA FOAM HS40.................... 81.35 EA

Exterra Breathable Insulated Sheating ¾" x 4 x 8' HALO EXTERRA.............................$20.60 EA 1" x 4 x 8' HALO EXTERRA................................. 23.65 EA 1½" x 4 x 8' HALO EXTERRA............................ 32.85 EA 2" x 4 x 8' HALO EXTERRA................................. 41.67 EA 3" x 4 x 8' HALO EXTERRA................................. 66.40 EA

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R8 x 15" ECOBATT 215.42 Sq Ft BAG................ $39.73 R12 x 15" ECOBATT 127.29 Sq Ft BAG................ 34.54 R12 x 23" ECOBATT 195.18 Sq Ft BAG................ 52.66 R20 x 15" ECOBATT 88.13 Sq Ft BAG................... 42.49 R20 x 23" ECOBATT 135.13 Sq Ft BAG................ 65.86 R28 x 15" ECOBATT 55 Sq Ft BAG......................... 33.67 R28 x 23" ECOBATT 84.33 Sq Ft BAG................... 51.68 R40 x 24" ECOBATT 64 Sq Ft BAG......................... 51.77

Roxul Mineralwool Insulation COMFORTBATT R10 x 15.25" 79.6 sq.ft.........$40.83 EA COMFORTBATT R14 x 15.25" 59.7 sq.ft........... 51.89 EA COMFORTBATT R14 x 23" 60.1 sq.ft................. 52.22 EA COMFORTBATT R22 x 15.25" 39.8 sq.ft........... 53.17 EA COMFORTBATT R22 x 23" 37.5 sq.ft................. 50.20 EA SAFE ‘n' SOUND 3 x 15.25" 59.7 sq.ft................ 57.75 EA SAFE ‘n' SOUND 3 x 23" 60.1 sq.ft...................... 58.00 EA

Makita Tools 18V LXT DRIVER IMPACT SET.................................$420.00 18V LXT 6PC COMBO KIT ....................................... 835.00 5007FAX 7-1/4' CIRCULAR ....................................... 155.00

Bosch Tools 4100-09 10" TABLE SAW .....................................$644.41 12" DUAL BEVEL SLIDING METRE SAW................ 694.96 18V 2-TOOL KIT W/ BRUTE TOUGH HAMMER DRILL DRIVER FATPACKS....................... 422.63

Milwaukee Tools

M18 1/4" IMPACT (BARE TOOL)............................$110.00 M18 FUEL HAMMER DRILL & IMPACT COMBO. 465.00 7-1/4" M18 FUEL CIRCULAR SAW........................... 300.00

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ANNUAL Kiln Dried Spruce Lumber 1 x 4" x 8'.............................................................................................................. $2.09 EA 1 x 4" x 10' .............................................................................................................2.58 EA 1 x 4" x 12' .............................................................................................................3.12 EA 1 x 4" x 14' .............................................................................................................3.68 EA 1 x 4" x 16' .............................................................................................................4.55 EA

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1 x 6" x 8' ................................................................................................................3.08 EA 1 x 6" x 10' .............................................................................................................3.53 EA 1 x 6" x 12' .............................................................................................................4.36 EA 1 x 6" x 14' .............................................................................................................5.02 EA 1 x 6" x 16' ............................................................................................................ 6.30 EA

L LAMINATE F $ /SQ. FT.!

IN STOCK

2 x 4 x 92-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................... 2.89 EA 2 x 4 x 104-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................ 4.56 EA 2 x 4" x 08'............................................................................................................. 3.38 EA 2 x 4" x 10'.............................................................................................................. 4.03 EA 2 x 4" x 12'.............................................................................................................. 5.04 EA 2 x 4" x 14'.............................................................................................................. 5.75 EA 2 x 4" x 16' ............................................................................................................ 8.79 EA

1.19

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Spring Sale

2 x 6 x 92-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................... 4.07 EA 2 x 6 x 104-5/8" Pre-cut Stud........................................................................ 8.79 EA 2 x 6" x 08'.............................................................................................................. 4.92 EA 2 x 6" x 10'.............................................................................................................. 6.22 EA 2 x 6" x 12'.............................................................................................................. 7.51 EA 2 x 6" x 14'.............................................................................................................. 8.56 EA 2 x 6" x 16'........................................................................................................... 10.03 EA 2 x 6" x 18'........................................................................................................... 12.23 EA 2 x 6" x 20'........................................................................................................... 14.49 EA

Purchase a bulk of your project materials from Kilrich and receive a net

2 x 8" x 08'.............................................................................................................. 6.41 EA 2 x 8" x 10'.............................................................................................................. 8.06 EA 2 x 8" x 12'........................................................................................................... 10.14 EA 2 x 8" x 14'........................................................................................................... 11.58 EA 2 x 8" x 16'........................................................................................................... 13.59 EA 2 x 8" x 18'........................................................................................................... 17.93 EA 2 x 8" x 20'........................................................................................................... 19.88 EA

20% Discount on Roof or Floor Trusses

2 x 10" x 08'........................................................................................................... 8.44 EA 2 x 10" x 10'........................................................................................................ 10.65 EA 2 x 10" x 12'........................................................................................................ 14.28 EA 2 x 10" x 14'........................................................................................................ 16.05 EA 2 x 10" x 16'........................................................................................................ 17.78 EA 2 x 10" x 18'........................................................................................................ 24.94 EA 2 x 10" x 20'........................................................................................................ 28.05 EA

manufactured by “The Truss Plant”

10% OFF

All Special Order Siding and Roofing

2 x 12" x 10'........................................................................................................ 15.83 EA 2 x 12" x 12'........................................................................................................ 19.60 EA 2 x 12" x 14'........................................................................................................ 21.51 EA 2 x 12" x 16'........................................................................................................ 26.58 EA 2 x 12" x 18'........................................................................................................ 30.15 EA 2 x 12" x 20'........................................................................................................ 34.00 EA

Including: Allura, Smartside, Vinyl Siding and Trims, Cultured & Fusion Stone, Metal Cladding & Roofing.

Kiln Dried Elite Pine Lumber 1" x 4" X 12' ........................................................$4.44 EA 1 x 6 X 6' Pine Fence...........................................3.05 EA 1 x 6 X 12' ...............................................................7.53 EA 1 x 6 X 16' ............................................................10.41 EA 1 x 8 x16' .............................................................13.21 EA 1 x 10 x16' . .........................................................16.20 EA

20 reps

from companies such as

Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita will be in attendance!

Friday, April 29, 2016

YUKON NEWS

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Canada must pave the way for a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and green transportation system: Garneau That included creating an electric transportation system with more charging stations for cars.

A quarter of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, with cars and trucks the largest emitters.

Question period notes for Garneau show that most of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to increase the use of electricity in transportation has been focused on buses and light rail.

The notes say electrifying rail lines between cities has been found to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;prohibitively expensive.â&#x20AC;?

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Alaska aquarium replaces fossil fuel with seawater system Dan Joling Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA housands of people visit the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward for a look at Steller sea lions or harlequin ducks.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the basement is almost as interesting.

The SeaLife Center, which combines aquariums with research and wildlife rescue, announced Friday that 98 per cent of its heating and cooling requirements are no longer filled by fossil fuel. The centre is using alternative energy: heat extracted from ocean water in Resurrection Bay. The heat exchange system is saving money, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of sharing scientific knowledge to promote stewardship of Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine resources, said Darryl Schaefermeyer, special projects co-ordinator. It demonstrates that seawater is a potential heating source for Alaska, which has more coastline than the rest of the nation put together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simple payback is estimated to be 13 years at the estimated annual savings on electricity of $48,000,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since starting the system, we have averaged just over $4,000 savings on electrical energy cost per month.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used with a seawater system the SeaLife Center installed in 2012.

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Operations manager Darryl Schaefermeyer explains readings on a heat pump at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska on Dec. 11, 2012. rect rate,â&#x20AC;? Baker said.

Resurrection Bay, at more than 900 feet deep, absorbs solar heat over summer months. The water warms through late October, and below the surface, retains enormous amounts of heat throughout winter.

Heat exchangers are devices that transfer heat from one loop of liquid to another without mixing the liquids.

The centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new system draws seawater at 42 degrees or higher from 300 feet deep and pumps it into a heat exchanger with noncorrosive titanium plates, where it heats a loop of water and 10 per cent glycol, an antifreeze.

The warmed water and glycol loop is passed alongside a loop of liquid carbon dioxide, causing the liquid CO2 to boil into a vapour.

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The system has been operating since Jan. 21. On Sewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coldest nights, about 2 per cent of the time, the centre had to turn on an electrical boiler for more heat.

The first seawater system, which cost about $1 million, came on line in December 2012.

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Besides cutting its heating bill by more than half, the centre estimates it has reduced its annual carbon emissions by 1.24 million pounds.

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Dubai pushes the pedal to the metal on driverless cars ers who now plying the streets among the sleek skyscrapers in Associated Press the UAE’s commercial capital.

In a statement carried by the DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES state-run WAM news agency, lready home to the world’s Sheikh Mohammed said the biggest skyscraper, Dubai plan would cut down on costs has another tall order to and traffic accidents. The project fill: By 2030, its leader wants 25 would be a joint venture by per cent of all trips on its roads to be done by driverless vehicles. Dubai’s Roads and Transport This week’s announcement by Authority and the Dubai Future Foundation, he said, without ofSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid fering how it would be funded in Al Maktoum came without the oil-rich nation. warning and with few details, as “Today, we lay down a clear is sometimes the case with the strategy with specific goals for many aspirations of the leadership of the United Arab Emirates. smart transportation to form one of the key drivers for achievIn this car-crazed city-state ing sustainable economy in the of over 1.5 million registered UAE,” said Sheikh Mohammed, vehicles, it’s not unusual to who can be seen driving himsee Ferraris idling alongside self around Dubai in his white Lamborghinis at traffic lights.

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lisions caused by seasonal fog in Dubai and the rest of the Emirates.

Bahrozyan said Dubai has contacted Mountain View, California-based Google about its self-driving car, which he added had artificial intelligence far beyond the EZ10.

Google said in a statement that it has seen a lot of interest for self-driving cars and has talked to organizations and communities all over the world, without specifically addressing questions about Dubai.

The goal of 2030 is a “realistic timeline” for such an effort like Dubai’s, said Jeremy Carlson, a Kamran Jebreili/AP senior analyst in autonomous A ten-seater driverless car yesterday at the Middle East and North driving at research firm IHS. Dubai’s top-down government Africa Transport Congress Exhibition in Dubai, United also will help push through such Arab Emirates. an effort, he said.

“By and large, technology is Roads and Transport Authority, easily beyond 40 degrees Celsius not going to be the bottleneck for said his agency has contacted (104 degrees Fahrenheit), he bringing this to market,” Carlson a number of driverless vehicle said. sellers and “plans to conduct live “Our strategy is not only look- said.

But as drivers vanish, so do test-runs for these vehicles in ing at private cars, but looking at Dubai.” taxis, looking at buses, looking at jobs. Dubai has a number of His agency already has signed … cable car systems,” Bahrozyan taxi companies, driven by a large labour force from India, a deal with Toulouse, Francetold The Associated Press.

Pakistan, Bangladesh and other based driverless vehicle manuWhile still a nascent field, mostly Asian countries. Bahfacturer EasyMile to conduct many big names are looking at rozyan, the Dubai transportation tests on their box-shaped EZ10, entering the driverless market. which carries up to 10 passenGoogle began developing driver- official, acknowledged their jobs could be at risk farther down the gers, according to a statement less cars in 2010. Traditional driverless road, although not imfrom al-Tayer. automakers such as MercedesEasyMile referred questions to Benz, General Motors and Toyota mediately.

“I think it is very many years its Emirati partner Omnix, which are working to gradually autoaway, but what’s exciting for did not immediately respond to mate functions until vehicles a request for comment. potentially become fully capable people … is obviously the safety factor, because not just in Dubai, For now, Dubai and EasyMile of driving themselves. haven’t made any financial Dubai may prove to be a good but all around the world taxi drivers are on the road for many commitment to each other, said test site. It sees little rainfall and hours and are prone for making Ahmed Bahrozyan, the CEO of has a nearly new road system mistakes or their driving behavthe Roads and Transport Author- crowned by the E11 highway ity’s licensing agency. Instead, known as Sheikh Zayed Road, the iours may not be the best,” he said. “The other factor is the ecoEasyMile is using the opportucountry’s longest thoroughfare nity to test its battery life and that is a dozen lanes at its widest. nomic factor because the biggest cost of operating a taxi service … air conditioners against Dubai’s But there are also high-speed summertime heat, which goes traffic crashes and massive colis the driver.”

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The Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon (WTAY) is holding its

AGM & Dinner WTAY members or those interested in joining are invited to attend. The event is being hosted by:

Muktuk Adventures This is a family friendly event with sled-dog carriage rides, canoeing, and lots of friendly dogs to pet (weather permitting).

Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM AGM business will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner to follow.

Please RSVP to info@wtay.com or contact Kelly at 668-3369 Seats are available on the WTAY Board. If you wish to put your name forward or place a nomination, please contact Kelly at the WTAY office.

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Notice of Grant of Poll Vuntut Gwitchin Government Election

Public notice is hereby given, to the citizens of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, that I have granted a poll to elect: 1-CHIEF And, that such poll will be held at polling places as set below: Date: May 2, 2016 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM NOTICE is further given that the persons officially nominated as candidates are as follows:

CHIEF Stanley Njootly Sr. Tracy M. Rispin

Bruce Charlie Howard Linklater

Polling Places: Polling Place: Old Crow – Community Centre Whitehorse – Yukon Inn Willow Room Advance Polling Place: April 24 & 25, 2016 | 2:00PM - 8:00PM - Daily Polling Place: Old Crow – Community Centre Whitehorse – Yukon Inn Willow Room OF which all citizens are hereby required to take notice and to Govern themselves accordingly.

Given under my hand at Old Crow this 13 day of April 2016 Renee Charlie, Returning Officer

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Nunavut to vote in plebiscite on allowing private ownership of land territorial government has supplied could have advantages. on the issue dates from 1995, when “Land transactions may act as a Canadian Press stimulant to the local economy and the issue was considered during IQALUIT, NUNAVUT create a healthy real estate market,” talks on the Nunavut Land Claim.

Since then, she said, wide economic it says. unavut is considering disparities have developed between “The ability to buy municipal changing one of the most different Inuit communities and land may attract new investment basic facts of economic life between individual Inuit. in the communities and increase for its households and businesses “Each of Nunavut’s communities economic development activity and by allowing them to buy the land have experienced different opporjob opportunities. In some comtheir homes and buildings sit on. tunities and challenges,” she said.

On May 9, the territory will hold munities, private investment may The government just hasn’t improve the availability of land for a binding plebiscite on whether thought this through, said Towtonmunicipalities should be able to re- development and have a positive lease land for fee-simple ownership effect on the delivery and pricing of gie.

“We want baseline information housing and commercial space.” of the kind almost all Canadians in on the benefits to the Inuit. I do not Private land ownership could non-aboriginal communities take believe the government of Nunavut also make mortgages easier and for granted. is prepared at this time.” cheaper to obtain, said Chris Advocates say allowing people She also objects to the fact the Alcantara, a political scientist at to buy instead of taking out longterm leases will make it simpler and Western University who has studied vote is being held at a time when many Inuit are out on the land. cheaper for Inuit to buy homes and the issue.

“Some communities are basi“The approval process will be bring more money into a housing cally closed down,” Towtongie said. market that desperately needs more easier and the banks would be The issue of private land willing to give more money on feeconstruction. Others say the govownership is common to almost simple ownership just because it’s ernment hasn’t done its homework a more secure form of property,” he all aboriginal communities, said on the issue and fear private land Alcantara. ownership won’t benefit the average said.

Federal legislation to allow the Towtongie is not convinced – Inuk. practice has stalled, despite allnot least because information the “Looking across Nunavut, I do not see a lot of Inuit being positioned to take benefits from the sale of land,” said Cathy Towtongie of the land claim group Nunavut A Celebration of Swans has Tunngavik Inc., which opposes begun. Free events include private ownership. talks about swans and other “I do see a lot of non-Inuit that water birds, guided walks have the capacity, the capability and the dollars to buy land.” and many other exciting learning opportunities. This year, The plebiscite asks all Nunavut the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre will be open until May 8. voters whether municipalities The Interpretive Centre will be open on weeknights from should have the power to release 5 pm to 9 pm and on weekends from 12 pm to 7 pm. land they now hold for private sale. Most Nunavut land tenure is currently regulated by long-term leases.

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Results will be calculated for each community, meaning some may choose to sell land and some For more information, visit: may stick with the old system. www.env.gov.yk.ca/swans The territorial government is or call 667-8291 officially neutral, but information on its website suggests ownership Bob Weber

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party support. Only one First Nation – B.C.’s Nisg’a band – currently allows fee-simple ownership.

Alcantara points out that municipalities would be free to determine how much or how little of their they would release.

“It can do it in a gradual way and do it in a way that respects the multiple needs of communities,” he said. “Governments need options to generate revenue, to generate policies that serve all residents.”

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U.S. Army Corps determines Kennewick Man is Native American The next step is for interested tribes to submit a claim Associated Press to acquire the skeleton for burial, said Michael Coffey, a SPOKANE, WASH. spokeswoman for the corps in he ancient skeleton Portland, Oregon. known as Kennewick Determining which tribe Man is related to modern receives the bones is likely to Native American tribes, the be a lengthy process, Coffey U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. In the past, the Colville, said Wednesday, opening the Yakama, Umatilla, Nez Perce process for returning to tribes and Wanapum Indians have for burial one of the oldest and claimed a connection to them. most complete set of bones “We still have a lot of work ever found in North America. to do,” Coffey said.

The Northwestern Division However, a spokesman for of the corps said its decision the Confederated Tribes of the was based on a review of new Umatilla Indian Reservation information, particularly in Oregon said the tribes plan recently published DNA and to co-operate to hasten the skeletal analyses. burial.

The corps, which has cus“We will send in our joint tody of the remains, said the request for disposition for the skeleton is now covered by the reburial of the Ancient One,” Native American Graves ProSams said. tection and Repatriation Act. Last year, new genetic eviThe 8,500-year-old remains dence determined the remains were discovered in 1996 in were closer to modern Native southeastern Washington near Americans than any other the Columbia River in Kennepopulation in the world. Folwick, triggering a lengthy legal lowing that, the corps began to fight between tribes and scire-examine Kennewick Man’s entists over whether the bones status. should be buried immediately “I am confident that our or studied. review and analysis of new The bones will remain at the skeletal, statistical, and genetic Burke Museum in Seattle until evidence have convincingly the corps determines which led to a Native American Detribe or tribes will receive termination,” said Brig. Gen. them.

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Scott A. Spellmon, commander of the corps’ Northwestern Division.

Sams said the corps’ finding was correct.

“After 20 years, it acknowledges what we already knew and have been saying since the beginning,” Sams said.

Most scientists trace modern native groups to Siberian ancestors who arrived by way of a land bridge that used to

extend to Alaska. But features of Kennewick Man’s skull led some scientists to suggest the man’s ancestors came from elsewhere.

Researchers turned to DNA analysis to try to clarify the skeleton’s ancestry. They recovered DNA from a fragment of hand bone, mapped its genetic code and compared that to modern DNA from native peoples of the Americas and

populations around the world.

The results showed a greater similarity to DNA from the Americas than from anywhere else.

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(Union of Methodist, Presbyterian & Congregational Churches) 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School & Worship Service Rev. Beverly C.S. Brazier

Grace Community Church 8th & Wheeler Street Pastor Jim Joe 668-2003

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Church Of The Nazarene 2111 Centennial St. (Porter Creek) Sunday School & Morning Worship - 10:45 am Call for Bible Study & Youth Group details

Quaker Worship Group RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Meets regularly for Silent Worship.

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Seventh Day Adventist Church

First Pentecostal Church

1607 Birch St. 633-2647

149 Wilson Drive 668-5727

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sunday 10:00am Prayer / Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Wednesday Praise & Celebration 7:30 pm Pastor Roger Yadon

4th Avenue & Steele Street • 667-2437 Masses: Weekdays: 12:10 pm.

Saturday 5 pm Sunday: 9 am - English; 10:10 am - French; 11:30 am English

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Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

Saturday Evening Mass: 7:00 p.m.

Confessions before Mass & by appointment.

Monday 7:00 PM Novena Prayers & Adoration Tuesday through Friday: Mass 11:30 a.m.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 4th Avenue & Strickland Street

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Riverdale Baptist Church 15 Duke Road, Whse 667-6620 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am Pastors: REV. GREG ANDERSON MICHELLE DREWITZ

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Baptist Church 2060 2ND AVENUE • 667-4889

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Saturday Vespers 5:00 pm Sunday Liturgy 10:00 am FR. JOHN GRYBA 332-4171 for information www.orthodoxwhitehorse.org

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Christ Church Cathedral Anglican Dean Sean Murphy, Rector

TAGISH Community Church

Our Lady of Victory (Roman Catholic)

Meditation Drop-in • Everyone Welcome!

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 12 Noon

PASTOR NORAYR (Norman) HAJIAN 633-4903

Vajra North Buddhist Meditation Society

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Worship Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer Meeting All are welcome.

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Early Morning Service 9:00 - 10:00 am Family Service 10:30 am - Noon Sunday School Ages 0-12 STARTING DEC 6, Services @ 8:30 AM,10:00 AM & 11:30 AM

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4TH AVENUE & ELLIOTT STREET Sunday Communion Services 8:30 & 10:00 AM Thursday Service 12:10 PM (Bag Lunch)

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Calvary Baptist 1301 FIR STREET 633-2886 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday Church Services: 11:00 AM EVERYONE WELCOME!

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The Temple of Set The World’s Premier Left Hand Path Religion

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Church of the Northern Apostles

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Yukon Muslim Association 1154c 1st Ave • Entrance from Strickland

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Alberta minister promises repeal of First Nations consultation law Bob Weber Canadian Press

EDMONTON lberta will repeal legislation concerning aboriginal consultation on resource projects that is widely despised among First Nations.

Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan said Wednesday the government would withdraw Bill 22, which created a levy to fund the province’s Aboriginal Consultation Office.

“Our process on this, with the blessing of the aboriginal communities, is to withdraw Bill 22, which will be happening next week in the legislature,” Feehan said.

The bill, which has never been proclaimed into law, is being withdrawn as part of efforts to reform the consultation office, which is already led to at least two lawsuits.

The most recent was filed Friday by the Fort McKay First Nation. It alleges Alberta’s way of weighing oilsands development against aboriginal concerns ties the hands of First Nations while projects on or near their lands proceed.

“As long as they can keep you in negotiations or consultations, they can do that forever while they approve projects,” said Karin Buss, a lawyer representing the Fort McKay First Nation.

The lawsuit seeks to overturn a ruling from the consultation office that said Calgary-based Prosper Petroleum had done enough consultation on a proposed $390-million in situ oilsands mine.

The mine is on land former premier Jim Prentice agreed to protect in a pact signed last March. The Moose Lake area

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Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations Richard Feehan says the government will repeal a bill next week that is widely despised among First Nations and has already led to several lawsuits. consists of traditional and reserve lands, north of Fort McMurray, that the band considers sacred and central to its life.

Prentice’s deal has never been implemented and exists mostly on paper. Fort McKay pointed that out to the consultation office and added the cumulative effects of development are destroying the band’s ability to practice its treaty rights.

The office’s response was that it’s only allowed to consider narrow questions limited to the immediate impacts of the development.

The consultation office will now sends the proposal to the Alberta Energy Regulator, which

is specifically forbidden from considering treaty rights. That means Prosper’s proposal could go through the entire regulatory process without having to answer Fort McKay’s concerns.

“The regulatory system and process of consultation created by the province of Alberta … is sharp practice,” the lawsuit alleges.

The province, the regulator and the consultation office all declined to release Prosper’s report. The lawsuit claims Prosper’s Rigel project shouldn’t even go to a public hearing until plans and procedures exist to protect Moose Lake before development begins.

EVELYN MAE RICHARDS (Grandma Babe) May 25, 1924 – April 15, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Babe Richards announces her passing at MacCauley Lodge in Whitehorse, Yukon on April 15, 2016.

Babe was a wonderful friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and greatgreat grandmother, and a true Yukon pioneer.

She was born May 25, 1924 in Whitehorse, daughter of the late TC and Bernadine Richards. Babe experienced first hand much of the Yukon’s history, travelling the waterways on board the great sternwheelers, witnessing the first ever aircraft landing at the Whitehorse airport, and watching as the development of the Alaska Highway changed her world. Babe lived in both Whitehorse and Watson Lake before moving to Northern BC in 1967. She returned to Whitehorse in 1971 and served in many charitable organizations, committees and boards in the Yukon.

Babe was a very style conscious woman, always impeccably dressed. In the seventies she owned and operated the dress shop, Broies Tienda, and then ran a busy daycare for many years, where the children all called her “Grandma Babe”.

She remembered many peoples’ birthdays and anniversaries, and never failed to call and congratulate them every year on their special day. Babe moved to MacCauley Lodge in March of 2013 and soon became the unofficial greeter.

Babe was predeceased by her parents, two brothers Cecil and Bob Richards, and two grandchildren Kimberly Rowe and Troy Latimer. She leaves behind to mourn her ten children, Cecil-Gayle Terris (Dave), Bobbie Cebuliak (Jim), Richard Brown (Cookie), Douglas Brown (Sue), Bernelle Latimer, Charlie Brown (Gay), Mike Brown, John Brown Jr. (Geri), Nona Loveless (John), and Anita Pellizzon (Mario), 23 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and countless friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Buchanan and all the staff of MacCauley Lodge for the EXCEPTIONAL care, love and support given to our mother while she was with you.

A Celebration of Life for Babe will be held at the Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre on May 2, 2016 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in Babe’s memory has been established. Donations may be made to the Yukon Foundation, P.O. Box 31622, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6L2.

Mom never said, “Goodbye”, she would always say “Bye for now”.

So bye for now Mom, we will miss you until we meet again.

“All we want is for the plan to precede development,” said Buss. “We can’t continue to have development before plans are in place.”

The government faces another lawsuit over the consultation office filed by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.

Feehan said how the government assesses aboriginal consultation will be redesigned with input from First Nations.

“We understand a problem exists. I’m not trying to defend the previous government’s way of doing things. We are working with the community, and our intentions and our actions from now are very clearly moving

toward a new form of relationship.”

The current consultation office rulings will stand, he said.

The office will take another look at the Fort McKay issue once regulatory hearings are complete.

Aboriginals have noticed the gap between statements from Alberta governments and its agencies on reconciliation and what actually happens, said band spokesman Alvaro Pinto.

“You lead by example,” he said. “We’ve met so many times with stakeholders and we’ve given them our input. I think there is a distance between their intent and their actions.”

David W. Wood 1953 JUNE JU NE E6 6,, 19 95 53 3 - JJANUARY ANUA AN U RY 112, UA 2, 22016 016

Our dear friend David passed away, living the life he dreamed, full of adventure and living each day as it comes.

We are having a Yukon Celebration of his Life for all who knew him to come together and share memories and reminisce about our time with David.

Please join us to celebrate his extraordinary life on Friday, May 6th, anytime after 4:00 pm at: Fireweed Helicopters hangar, 60 Lodestar Lane (just before you get to Alcan Air’s hangar).

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UVic prof creates new digital guide to plants, animals on B.C.’s wild coast Hakai Institute on Calvert Island, off the West Coast, where he Canadian Press requires students to get out into VICTORIA the wilderness and identify a number of different species. n innovative app created The conservation biologist by a University of Victoria and his former student, Kelly professor is giving people Fretwell, drew on a large netaround the world the ability work of academics, students and to experience the vast, diverse people living in and around the beauty of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest to collect coast. photos and information on variEcologist Brian Starzomski ous species. and his team have catalogued He says students used to more than 700 species in the Great Bear Rainforest and logged be sent into the wilderness equipped with a shotgun and inthem in a new digital field guide structed to bring back specimens called “Central Coast Biodiverfor research, but smartphones sity.” equipped with cameras have Their work can be accessed changed that process. through a smartphone or tablet “We definitely don’t want to app, or on a computer, to help people identify unfamiliar plants set up every student with a shotgun, so we thought ‘let’s try and and animals. do a kind of digital species colThe idea came from a class Starzomski taught at the remote lection’ and ‘let’s try and do this Gemma Karstens-Smith

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An innovative app created by a University of Victoria professor is giving people around the world the ability to experience the vast, diverse beauty of British Columbia’s coast. so people can put this on their phones and identify the species themselves,”’ Starzomski said.

The free app currently includes an inventory of 210 plants, 80 birds, 120 seaweeds, 190 marine invertebrates, and 20 mammals and reptiles.

Each listing has a photo and some information on what the species looks like, where it can be found and what other species may appear to be similar.

The entries also note something that is odd or unique, such as the fact that a great way to identify leather star sea stars is to give them a sniff – the starfish has a distinct garlic odour, Star-

zomski said.

The digital database also allows anyone with an Internet connection to explore the different species found in the remote area.

“Most British Columbians, most Canadians, most people will never visit this place, but it’s filled with wildlife, it’s filled with beautiful things,” Starzomski said. “We’d like to show that off to show people just how special this area is.”

A small number of traditional paper field guides have gone digital, but they are often narrow in scope, making Starzomski’s guide unique.

“As far as I know, there’s no other digital field guide or app that covers the same breadth of species, certainly not for one jurisdiction like coastal British Columbia,” he said.

The digital database is envisioned to be an ever-evolving project, with people contributing their own findings, Starzomski said.

“We’ve gotten to the point now where most of the things I know inside out and the people in my lab know inside out, we’ve taken care of,” he explained. “So we’re really relying on other people’s expertise and goodwill to share their photos and so on with us.”

YUKON WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting May 6th, 2016 at the High Country Inn The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) may be able to help.

This free program runs 13 weeks.

September 12th – December 9th , 2016 and includes a paid stipend for participants.

For more information, please contact George Green or Polly Madsen at (867) 456-8601 or e-mail us at tiow@yukoncollege.yk.ca REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL CLOSE ON MAY 16TH, 2016

Continuing Education and Training

Whitehorse, Yukon | Start time 9:00 AM AGENDA INCLUDES: Call for the Election of Directors, reports on this year’s activities, reports from Forest Management Branch (FMB) representatives.

The YWPA is the voice of the wood products industry in the Yukon. We are committed to promoting healthy forests and sound forest management regimes that are socially and economically acceptable to our industry, communities and the public.

Come and join us on the 2nd of May next week.

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LIFE Yukon Escape Games offers breakout form of entertainment

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Lauren O’Coffey, left, and Andrew Umbrich opened the Yukon’s first escape room this year.

Myles Dolphin News Reporter

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’m trapped in a log cabin with three of my friends as we frantically search for clues that will lead us to finding my grandfather’s gold.

In the span of five minutes, my emotions have run the gamut from pure joy and excitement to anger and the desire to throw something across the room.

All of a sudden, an omnipresent voice crackles from a small walkie-talkie in my pocket.

“Look closer to the object in front of you,” the man says.

We’re not in the middle of a multi-player video game, although it sure does feel like it.

We’re inside a building at the Hot Springs Campground and Hostel, where owners Andrew Umbrich and Lauren O’Coffey have set up Yukon Escape Games, the first escape room north of Prince George, B.C. From a computer screen in a different building, they’re watching our every move as we navigate through a series of logical and mind-bending puzzles.

This month, the couple has

had about 18 teams try out their brand new venture. But only a quarter of them have managed to beat the game within the allotted time of 60 minutes.

Escape rooms have been popping up all over North America in the past five years. As of last summer, there were 15 of them in Vancouver alone.

Originally from Japan, the concept of the game is simple. Small teams need to work together in order to solve puzzles and earn their freedom before time runs out.

There are clues scattered all over the place. They can be in pictures, locks, combinations or props. Your job is to figure out how it’s relevant to the mystery at hand.

It was during their honeymoon last summer that Umbrich and O’Coffey discovered escape rooms.

“We were in Gothenburg, Sweden looking for something to do and came across one,” Umbrich said.

“As soon as we tried it we were instantly hooked. You’re not doing this on paper, it’s face to face with your friends, you’re moving

around,” O’Coffey added.

“There’s a real sense of discovery and there’s such a rewarding feeling when you get that puzzle.”

They liked it so much they did four more on their honeymoon.

The toughest one was in Turkey – its clockmaker theme had a 15 per cent success rate – but they managed to beat it.

“We’ve failed much easier ones,” Umbrich said.

“After that first one we started thinking, could we make this work in Whitehorse and how much would it cost?”

By the time they had returned to the Yukon five weeks later, they’d already mapped out puzzles and planned what their escape room would look like.

Umbrich, who organizes gaming sessions in Whitehorse, said coming up with the puzzles was the easy part. It was harder to actually build everything, though.

To find the objects that would fit in well with their Klondike theme, they regularly monitored Facebook, eBay and Kijiji.

They also found a lot of older items at Rustic North, a Whitehorse business that sells a variety of reclaimed products.

When everything was almost ready to go, they flew down to Vancouver to try four more escape rooms.

“We wanted to make sure we had a good business model,” Umbrich said.

“Once we had that worked out we were ready for our first team.”

That was a nervous experience, they say, but so far every team has come away with a positive experience – even though only 25 per cent have beaten the game.

Umbrich and O’Coffey have invested about $20,000 in the business, not including their time. For six months they worked over 60 hours a week, each, to put it together.

“It’s the kind of business that’s only really possible if you own land and see a lot of tourists,” Umbrich said.

“If you tried this downtown you’d go bankrupt.”

They also want to cater to local businesses who might be interested in trying something new when it comes to team-building exercises.

If everything goes well this summer, they say, they’ll build a

second room next year.

For the couple, the greatest thrill is watching people go through the motions as they advance through the game.

From the hostel building about 50 feet away they can sometimes hear teams cheering when they’ve discovered something.

As time elapses, frustration and excitement builds. As they wait for the game to end they can usually hear a lot of scrambling and yelling.

“Even though it’s a one-time only business model for now, if we succeed in getting people to think about this for days and weeks after, that’s all we really want to give them,” Umbrich said.

Yukon Escape Games (yukonescapegames.com) will officially open at its location near the Takhini Hot Pools once its wheelchair ramp has been installed, which should be within the next two weeks.

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SpaceX aims to send ‘Red Dragon’ capsule to Mars in 2018 this week that he plans to send a Dragon capsule to land on Associated Press the red planet as early as 2018.

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anada’s heritage minister says that bringing a “digital approach” to the country’s decades-old cultural policies will be one of the cornerstones of her mandate.

Melanie Joly announced recently she will lead a series of public consultations over the next several months that will examine the government’s role in supporting Canadian content creation.

In an interview, she said the raft of government tools to support the cultural sector predate the Internet and need to be updated.

“All the acts, all the different funds, from legislation to regulation to incentives and direct contributions, we want to make sure that these are all relevant,” she said.

“If there are new ways of dealing with supporting Canadian content in a digital area, we’ll look at it and we will create it.”

Federal support for the cultural sector is currently provided through a combination of funding mechanisms, legislation, national institutions and policies.

These include institutions such as the CBC and National Film Board, legislative acts such as the CRTC, regulations governing Canadian content on the airwaves and rules on foreign investment, as well as funding and credits.

Joly said she didn’t want to go into the consultations with preconceived notions of what they might yield, and would not speculate on what eventual changes could be made as a result.

However, she said a “vacuum” has emerged as a result of government policies not keeping up with changes to technology and the way people consume culture.

“There was a lack of political willingness to study the impact of all the different levers, and at the same time there were many initiatives that were taken, but not at the political level,” she said.

“Therefore, because of that, there was a lot of frustration and anxiety among the different players and within the industry. And that’s the case here and in many countries around the world.”

Since the regulations were last overhauled in 1991, streaming has overtaken broadcasting as a source of revenue in the music industry, and Canada has risen to become the third most important music producer and third biggest video games exporter in the world, the heritage minister said.

She said any new framework will include plans to export Canadian cultural products abroad.

“I thought we have to look at the entire model because we can really seize the opportunity to develop a new policy that will have a great economic impact, that will foster innovation and

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Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly speaks at the launch of a mural contest at th Canada of Science and Technology Museum on April 20 in Ottawa. that will be also including cultural exports.”

As part of a pre-consultation phase lasting until May 20, members of the public are invited to

weigh in by answering a questionnaire on the government’s website.

The survey includes questions on the role of public broadcast-

ing, challenges to the culture industry and how Canadian content should be promoted abroad.

Joly said she will announce an advisory panel in June, with

consultations expected to begin at the end of summer.

A report with recommendations is expected by the end of the year.

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Teva Harrison works on her graphic novel at her home in Toronto on Monday. illustrations, depicting meetings with doctors in search of Canadian Press answers.

Harrison eventually disTORONTO covered a lump in her breast. n sharing the gut-wrenchFollowing a mammogram, she ing journey of her diagnosis learned she had cancer. A suband treatment for metasequent scan found the disease static breast cancer at age 37, had spread to her bones and Teva Harrison let her images was incurable. speak first – and then the words “In-Between Days” docufollowed. ments the struggles Harrison Her comic book-style ilfaces in confronting the dislustrations inspired the short ease, from managing pain and essays featured in her graphic side effects, to re-examining memoir In-Between Days long-term goals and dreams.

(House of Anansi Press.)

Throughout it all, Harrison “When I was starting to found catharsis through art. make sense in my own head “Putting ideas into pictures of what was going on with me, and drawing them, I get into when I was trying to clarify and this sort of flow where I’m not sort it out, drawing about it re- necessarily ruminating, I’m ally was the best way for me to not thinking about the hard get the thoughts and the feelthings,” said Harrison, 39. “I’m ings out,” Harrison said in an thinking about how to make a interview at her Toronto home. mark and how to make a shape “To me, the things that are and: ‘Am I happy with the comthe scariest are the things in position?’ the dark, the things we don’t “Even if I’m drawing about talk about, the things we’re cancer, it sort of takes me out trying not to look at. And so, of the experience of dwelling by putting them in the light, on the fact that I have cancer.” giving them form was almost Harrison also provides like taking some power back for perspective on how metastatic myself.” breast cancer differs in its In the opening essay titled absence of obvious signs of ill“What’s Wrong With Me?” ness, especially to outsiders.

Harrison recalls the lingering, “Pain isn’t visible, discomexcruciating pain radiating in fort generally isn’t visible. And her hips and back, which made so, people see a pretty healthyeverything from carrying grolooking young woman just goceries to running a challenge. ing about their day,” she said.

Harrison’s concerns over her “Sometimes, I think that’s a gift in that you can be a little discomfort are reflected in her Lauren La Rose

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anonymous in a crowd. But sometimes it could create awkward situations, like when I’m really tired because of say, radiation, or some other kind of treatment, and man, do I want to sit down. But knowing how I look, I’m more likely to give my seat to a woman with a cane.

“I think the default is to be kind, and if people could see it on me, if they could identify that I’m a sick person, I’m certain they would always be offering me a seat. But there’s no way they could tell.”

Harrison devotes a portion of the book to speaking about her family, a point she felt was important because of the hereditary nature of her disease.

Among the most poignant essays is devoted to her whirlwind courtship and marriage to her husband, David, who is a central figure throughout the memoir in his enduring support of Harrison.

“When we got married 14 years ago, there was this promise of forever. And to me, forever meant having kids and getting old and helping each other down the streets with our walkers and shaking our sticks at the kids on our lawn,” she said with a laugh.

“And even though we still have forever, our love story is likely going to be cut a little short because of this disease.

And I thought without that story, we don’t have as much of an idea of what’s being lost.”

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Term ‘palliative care’ misperceived as always meaning certain death: researchers end up dying from the disease for which they are being treated, Canadian Press and some may live for several TORONTO years following diagnosis.

“We might not know at the widespread perception beginning if that life-threatening of palliative care as being synonymous with death is illness is going to be the cause of death for that person or not. But preventing many patients from anyone with a serious illness has accessing supportive therapies aimed at improving their quality concerns related to symptom control. They often need emoof life, researchers say. tional support, spiritual supIn a study recently published in the Canadian Medical Associ- port, social support in terms of ation Journal, researchers found helping their families and maybe caregivers at home, or they may that cancer patients referred for have financial needs. early palliative care tended to “So regardless of whether the view the concept as frightening patient is actually actively dying, and a sure sign they were dying. they need support for all these But principal researcher Dr. things.”

Camilla Zimmermann, head of Palliative care is relevant for palliative care at the University patients with a number of illHealth Network in Toronto, said the service is intended to provide nesses besides cancer, including heart failure, chronic obstructive pain relief and other symptom pulmonary disease, neurological control from the point of diagdisorders such as ALS (amyonosis through the course of a trophic lateral sclerosis) or even patient’s illness. dementia, she said.

Zimmermann said there’s a “So any disease may result in disconnect between the World death, but that death may not Health Organizations’s definioccur for a very long time.” tion of palliative care – the use To conduct the study, reof various therapies to improve searchers interviewed 48 quality of life for both patients patients with advanced cancers with a life-threatening illness and for their families – and many and 23 caregivers who had participated in an earlier investipeople’s beliefs about what the gation of 461 patients. In the term means.

“I think attention needs to be paid to this because palliative care is something that can help so many people and there are people who are not accessing it because they’re afraid of it,” she said.

“It’s like being afraid of the umbrella rather than the storm, because we’re really trying to protect people from suffering.”

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“Palliative care would no longer be chosen; it would simply be integrated into comprehensive oncology treatment that supports patients and caregivers by incorporating palliative-care principles and services into all aspects of their care.”

Zimmermann said addressing negative perceptions about palliative care is particularly timely, given that medical aid in dying is soon to be fully legalized in Canada, against a background recognition that supportive services for people with potentially life-limiting illnesses are inadequate or non-existent in many parts of the country.

“There’s the fear that some people might be able to easily access physician-assisted death who don’t have access to palliative care,” she said. “And we would never want someone to choose assisted death without having experienced palliative care.”

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system, with doctors and nurses giving the impression that palliative care was only end-of-life care, explained Zimmermann.

She added that the mainstream media and social media tend to perpetuate that notion.

Many believed the expression should be changed to “supportive care” and the service should undergo a rebranding to better reflect what it offers.

In an accompanying commentary, Dr. Anthony Caprio, a geriatric medicine specialist at the Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte, N.C., said altering the name may help promote a more positive view of palliative care.

But, he added, “the stigma will persist if this type of care is recommended only as default treatment when curative or life-prolonging treatments are deemed ineffective or undesired.”

If palliative care is viewed as an essential component of advanced disease management, then its benefits should be available and recommended to all

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first study, half the participants received early palliative care at an out-patient clinic, in addition to cancer treatment. The other half received only cancer care.

Participants had an estimated survival prognosis of between six months and two years. The 2014 study showed improved quality of life for those who received early palliative care.

Both groups in the follow-up study initially viewed “palliative care” as a frightening term they equated with a loss of hope, with incapacity and “it being a place where you go to die, a place you never get out of again,” said Zimmermann. She added that some weren’t clear what the term meant.

After the four-month study, the group enrolled in palliative care shifted their view and saw the service as beneficial to their quality of life, while the group that didn’t get the supportive care continued to find the concept alarming.

Patients in both camps found the label “palliative care” extremely stigmatizing and said they wouldn’t use the term when speaking of their treatment with family or friends.

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Drivers may want to apply the brakes to long-term car and truck loans SUV just because you can afford the monthly payment over eight years.”

Canadian Press Goulard says when considering how long it will take to pay off a car, OTTAWA people need to think about long uying a new car is an exthey expect to keep it. If they think pensive proposition that for they are going to want a new car in many Canadians means borfour years, they should not be taking rowing money. out a loan with a term longer than But financial experts caution that, she says. shoppers not to be lured into The car people want when they spending more than they can afford are 25 might not be the car they through long-term auto loans that need when they’re 30. An infant car offer lower monthly payments, but seat may not easily fit into the back ultimately cost more. seat of that two-door sports car and Brigitte Goulard, deputy comthat could cost you when you find missioner at the Financial Consum- yourself needing a more practical er Agency of Canada, says consum- four-door sedan. ers need to consider more than the While longer term loans will monthly payment. cost more in interest, what may be “One of the most common even more trouble is needing to buy pitfalls we see are people just think- another car before you have paid off ing about the type of car that they the one you’re driving. want,” she said.

The FCAC recently said that the Goulard say by extending the country’s long-term auto finance term of a car loan to seven or eight market has nearly doubled in the years, it will drop the monthly paylast eight years as the average new ment, but borrowers will pay more car loan last year had a term longer in interest. than 72 months or six years, up from “You walk into a dealer and approximately 65 months in 2010. sometimes the first question they’ll However, despite the longer ask you is how much can you afford loans, drivers are still changing their monthly,” she said. vehicles every four years, rolling the “You need to think about outstanding balance on the previmonthly in terms of the car that you ous loan into the loan for the new can afford. So if you think you can vehicle. only afford a small compact, go for “You end up paying for a car that you don’t own anymore for several the small compact. Don’t go for the Craig Wong

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Credit counsellor Pamela George says she wouldn’t borrow money to buy a new car, but if people are going to, they need to do their homework before walking into a dealership.

“Not just look at the monthly figure and say, ‘I can afford this.’ Ask yourself, ‘How will this impact my

savings?”’ says George, who works at the Credit Counselling Society in Ottawa.

George said if people feel they must take a loan, try to make a large down payment.

“If you can go in with a down payment and assume part of the risk, then I’m sure you now have negotiating power,” she said.

To help car shoppers, the FCAC provides information and tips on its website.

Goulard says be sure to shop around for financing when buying a new car.

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There’s various lenders in the market.”

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Evidence of overvalued home prices grows in a number of markets: CMHC Alexandra Posadzki Canadian Press

TORONTO here is mounting evidence that house prices in a number of Canadian cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Vancouver, Saskatoon and Hamilton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are out of whack with incomes and other economic fundamentals, according to the latest report from the federal housing agency.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it has found evidence of overvaluation in nine of the 15 real estate markets included in its quarterly report released Wednesday.

Overbuilding was identified as a problem in seven of the markets tracked by the report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overvaluation and overbuilding remain the most prevalent problematic conditions observed across the 15 centres,â&#x20AC;? Bob Dugan, CMHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief economist, said during a conference call.

Overvaluation occurs when home prices are so high that they are not fully supported by economic fundamentals such as family incomes, mortgage rates and population growth, according to CMHC. The housing agency says overvaluation grew from moderate to strong in Vancouver and Saskatoon between January and April.

In Saskatoon, it was a deterioration in the underlying economic conditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and not prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was responsible for the elevated warning flag, whereas in Vancouver, red-hot prices were to blame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundamentals are actually quite strong in Vancouver,â&#x20AC;? said Dugan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of employment and income growth and population growth, but prices are increasing by even more.â&#x20AC;?

In Hamilton, overvaluation increased from weak to moderate over the same three-month period as prices of single-family homes climbed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the hottest markets in Ontario,â&#x20AC;? said Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional economist for Ontario, adding that migration from less affordable nearby cities, such as Toronto, has been one of the drivers of Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price growth.

In all the other markets, overvaluation remained stable compared to the previous quarter.

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Edmonton, Calgary, Regina and Montreal all continued to see moderate evidence of overvaluation, while in Toronto and Quebec City, evidence that house prices are overvalued remained strong.

Strong evidence of overbuilding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a measure which suggests that the supply of new homes is outpacing demand for them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was found in Saskatoon and Regina.

Meanwhile, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Moncton, N.B., and St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, N.L., all demonstrated moderate levels of overbuilding.

In Toronto, overbuilding in the overall market was weak, but CMHC warned about potentially problematic conditions in the condo sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have some concerns about the high inventory of completed and unsold condominium apartments,â&#x20AC;? Dugan said.

Despite the fact that 10 of the 15 markets tracked displayed strong or moderate evidence of problematic conditions over-

all, the agency said that on a national level, signs of trouble are weak.

Dugan says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual for national statistics to mask the issues that are occurring on more regional levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often the national picture looks fairly benign,â&#x20AC;? Dugan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always when you drill down to more local levels of detail that you can uncover some issues or imbalances that warrant attention. I think that the message from this overall is that the national picture doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t represent the level of imbalance in individual markets.â&#x20AC;?

CMHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house price analysis and assessment aims to identify potential risks in Canadian real estate by evaluating economic, financial and demographic factors in 15 housing markets.

The four factors to identify the level of risk in housing markets are: overheating of demand, accelerating price growth, overvaluation of prices and overbuilding.

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here is a reason the Lake Laberge Lion’s Club Yukon Trade Show is held in the spring: it’s a time for renewal and birth.

And, so, up to 18,000 Yukoners are expected to attend the annual trade show at the Canada Games Centre, Friday to Sunday, to see what is new and exciting.

This is exactly where Ben Power wants to be. He is the cofounder and vice-president of project management and technical services of Solvest Inc. He is here to show his solar power systems.

“We design and install everything from a very small system for a cabin all the way up to large-scale commercial systems,” he says.

Solar panels may be exciting, but they aren’t new. But what is new is that Solvest has found a way to make using solar power easier and cheaper.

“We handle all of the paperwork, like the Good Energy Rebates from Energy Solutions,” says Paul Banks, a Solvest project manager of northern development.

“Yeah,” says Power. “They will get back $3,000.

“A typical house in Whitehorse will be around $17,500.”

It could be cheaper, too, with bulk purchases since the shipping costs can drop from $3,000 for a one-off sale, to $700 if it is combined with other orders.

And, with low-interest loans, “the system pays for itself after 12 years, maybe 10 years,” says Power.

“For people who live off the grid, say, Annie Lake Road, the payback is significantly sooner.”

Under the right conditions, the solar panel system could make money for the homeowner as excess power is sold back to Yukon Electric for eight cents more per kilowatt-hour than what is charged.

Okay, that right there is a lot of information to convey. And, combined with the too-goodto-be-true element, Power and Banks will have to find a way to grab the attention of trade show attendees fast. There could be 20 people passing their booth in a minute.

So, they have hired a marketing company to design a booth for them that will scream out their messages: “Free power from Day 1.”

“One-stop shop.”

“Environmentally friendly.”

“To show off how environmentally friendly it is,” says Banks, “we will have monitors from systems that show a family of trees and the carbon offset and days of power that is generated.”

“And we will have a screen with a slideshow of various systems we have installed around the Yukon,” adds Power.

“The solar panel, itself, is six and a half feet tall so you will see it … you can’t miss it.”

Banks agrees: “It’ll look pretty

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Paul Banks, right, and Ben Power run Solvest Inc, a Whitehorse-based company that installs solar power systems. slick.”

“The Aquion battery will be out front and it looks pretty Star War-sy,” says Power.

For attendees who love the latest technology, this battery will be a good draw.

“It is pretty exciting,” says Power. “It is the first cradle-tocradle environmentally certified battery in the world.

“No chemicals, no heavy metals, it salt-water based and it is longer lasting and far cheaper than the Tesla PowerWall.”

Solvest will be in Booth No. 81, which is along the boards on the left side of the main entrance.

“People come into these trade shows and walk around clockwise,” says Banks. “And that works for us.”

If this trend doesn’t hold true, attendees will pass by the flashy Northwestel booth first.

“By the time they get around to us, they will be ready for something else,” Banks concludes.

This appearance at the trade show represents a major next step for this new Yukon-based company. Up until now, they have relied on newspaper advertising and word-of-mouth.

“We talked to some marketing firms and they said this is an opportunity not to be missed,” says Power.

“A large number of the public come in and, provided you have a well-put-together booth, you can reach people you wouldn’t otherwise.

“And they are in a mindset that they are open to new ideas.

“You go to trade shows to see what is out there … people are

in an exploratory mood.”

Still, these are long days on their feet, talking to many, many people. Are they nervous?

“Not nervous,” says Power.

“Excited.”

Banks agrees: “It will be awesome to hear some feedback.”

“There will be a lot of people to talk to and to get them excited about what we do,” says Power.

What about their poor feet?

“Ah, we can be standing on a slanted roof for eight to 10 hours during an installation,” Powers says confidently.

Tips for first timers First-time presenters at the Lake Laberge Lion’s Club Yukon Trade Show will have a steep learning curve.

Not many companies can equal the effort put on by Northwestel each year.

Lindsey Russell, a communications assistant with Northwestel, has been working the trade show since 2007. She has some tips for first-timers: • Think conversations, not sales pitches. “Be more than just signs and promotional material,” she says in an email. “And don’t bore your guests with a scripted speech. Your team should be engaging and knowledgeable.”

• Take care of your people.

“Happy people or volunteers make for an inviting booth,” Russell advises. “Make sure everyone has what they need to be comfortable and engaged for what promises to be a long day.

“Northwestel ensures there is carpet or a few anti-fatigue mats to keep happy feet off of concrete floors.”

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One of Solvest’s solar installations in Whitehorse.

• Remember the kids. Russell says, “Nothing distracts a parent from a conversation faster than a bored or hungry child.

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Ski trips, a dog and speeding tickets: Odd employee expense requests 270 CFOs found employees have asked to be paid back for purTORONTO chasing small items like a pair orty per cent of chief finan- of socks, a video game console, cial officers say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen yoga and pilates classes, and hair supplies. an increase in employees Some big-ticket items inasking for reimbursement for cluded a trailer rental for a family inappropriate items, like toilet reunion, a sweet 16 birthday paper, cosmetic surgery and civenue and a camping trip. gars, according to a new survey.

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sobering reading regarding the opportunities that have been Canadian Press lost and that could be lost in the future.â&#x20AC;?

OTTAWA The report includes seven evenues from Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations for action, multibillion-dollar clean including putting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant technology industry conand risingâ&#x20AC;? price on carbon and tracted slightly in 2014 after six creating some sort of governconsecutive years of growth that ment backstop for private lendoutpaced the rest of the econoers to assist in financing clean my, says a new report. tech companies as they scale up But the study by Analytica operations.

Advisors still determined that McKenna said the Liberal govalmost 800 clean tech companernment has placed an emphasis ies directly employed more on fostering homegrown clean than 55,000 people in 2014, an tech growth and the report is a increase of 11 per cent over the welcome addition to the debate. previous year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great is the timing of The numbers point to a sector this, because it fits in very well facing intense international com- with our working group propetition from a flourishing global cess,â&#x20AC;? said McKenna, referring industry. to four federal-provincial groups Nationally, clean tech revestablished last month at a first enues were pegged at $11.63 ministersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting on climate billion in 2014, down marginally policy in Vancouver. from $11.7 billion in 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after Those groups are to recomclimbing by eight per cent in mend policy measures to the each of the previous two years. prime minister and premiers in The clean technology sector the fall. ranges from solar power comâ&#x20AC;&#x153;World economies are shifting panies and wind turbine makers toward cleaner, more sustainable to wastewater purification sysgrowth and Canada must keep tems, agricultural breakthroughs, up to stay competitive on the industrial processes and nuclear world stage,â&#x20AC;? said McKenna. fusion. The report includes only Bak convinced 107 public companies with proprietary and private companies in 2015 technology or know-how. to open their books to Analytica Analytica president Celine Bak Advisors in order to benchmark says Canada has lost 41 per cent themselves against others in the of its global clean tech market clean tech industry. The unique share since 2005 as other counaccess provides research thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tries have moved aggressively attracted the attention of governinto the growing field. ment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are worrying signs that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean tech companCanadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in real danger of reies invested $1.2 billion in repeating the mistake of the past,â&#x20AC;? search and development in 2014, Bak said at a news conference, a bigger share of R and D against where she was flanked by federal revenues than the aerospace Environment Minister Catherine industry. For the first time in McKenna.

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The average clean tech company in Canada has 68 employees and 21 per cent of workers across the industry are under age 30. A fifth are engineers.

The Canadian industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top concern in financing. The heavy innovation spending has come at the expense of growth and companies are having difficulty borrowing.

Bak noted that 70 per cent of clean tech firms are based in cities, yet municipalities find it difficult to buy from innovators because new start-ups donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have deep enough balance sheets to provide long-term warranties.

Private companies may be even more risk-averse to buying their wares.

The clean tech industry should get a boost later this week when 147 countries convene at the United Nations in New York to sign the Paris climate accord, signalling a global intention to decarbonize.

Coupled with the Liberal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget emphasis on green infrastructure, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clean tech opportunity that needs to be carefully considered, Bak said in an interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we do business as usual, investment in infrastructure will not necessarily be a tide which (lifts) all boats,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Bak suggests the public sector act as a guarantor for private-sector lending, as is done with home mortgages, to encourage more aggressive financing and growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to work on that and do so quickly, because the investments that are being made in infrastructure are important in the next few years and these should be opportunities for us to renew our economy and build some new companies.â&#x20AC;?

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Kelowna city council votes to keep image of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lake monsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ogopogo Ron Seymour Kelowna Daily Courier

KELOWNA, B.C. hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be no heave-ho for Ogopogo with councillors in Kelowna, B.C., voting to keep the mythical lake monster as the focus of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade float.

Staff had proposed ditching the iconic creature in favour of an outdoor recreation theme for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new float, but politicians voted unanimously to stick with tradition.

A representation of Ogopogo, either a goofy one with big eyes or a menacing one with fearsome fangs, has appeared on the float for more than 50 years.

Ogopogo is a supposed sea serpent living in Okanagan Lake, and its legend goes back centuries to First Nations lore.

Its current image on the city float is well-travelled, with the float having logged 42,000 kilometres in the past five years and appearing in parades in 55 cities in the Pacific Northwest of the City of Kelowna/CP United and into Alberta.

The mythical sea monster Ogopogo is shown on a city of Kelowna float.

Coun. Luke Stack said there was clearly widespread support â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just lots of love for the needed an update and proposed The idea was â&#x20AC;&#x153;not very for having the beast continue to originalâ&#x20AC;? and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t separate Ogopogo,â&#x20AC;? said Stack, sporting an a theme emphasizing active livfeature prominently on the float, pin of the creature on his lapel. ing with depictions of bicycling, Kelowna from other municipalities, Coun. Maxine DeHart said at which will get a $20,000 facelift.

City staff had argued the float kayaking, and paddleboarding.

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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.

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A healthy biosphere means healthier humans sequences would reveal the secrets of disease and speed development of treatments. But despite trillions of dollars spent on research, many cancers are

by David still unsolved and we’ve learned that only a few diseases – such Suzuki as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s chorea and sickle cell anemia – CIENCE are the result of only one gene.

ATTERS Most conditions result from the interplay of heredity and magine if scientists came environment. And because up with an inexpensive, many genes each add a small easily administered way to decrease the risk of cancer, dia- bit to defects like cancer, heart betes, heart disease, stroke and disease and dementia, magic bullet cures are elusive. Meanobesity by 25 to 35 per cent. It would create a sensation and, if while, health care costs show little sign of stabilizing, and patented, would be worth bilincreasing obesity and an aging lions. But there’s already a free and simple way to achieve this: population will drive them higher. exercise.

Health is about risk manThe human body evolved agement.

We can’t choose our over millions of years, long before cars, escalators, laptops parents, so there’s little we can do about the hereditary and remote controls. It’s built component of disease unless to expend effort. Gas-powered you subscribe to the promise of vehicles enabled us to move technological engineering like over long distances or get somewhere quickly, but they’re gene splicing and editing. But we can influence external facbad medicine when they’re tors, like diet, exercise, habits used to go two or three blocks. and environment.

Our lives are easier but not Consider air, water and food. necessarily healthier. It’s time We need air every minute we put more thought into keepof our lives to ignite the fuel in ing our bodies active and well, our body to give us energy. We minimizing sickness. suck two to three litres deep Fitness increases your chances of staying well, but it’s into the warm, moist recesses of our lungs. Our alveoli are not a guarantee. We still have smeared with surfactants that much to learn about the ways reduce surface tension and enin which genetics and enable air to stick so oxygen and vironmental conditions affect whatever else is in that breath health. After the first human genome survey was completed can enter our bloodstream.

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We are 60 to 70 per cent water by weight. Every cell in our body is inflated by water.

Water allows metabolic reactions to occur and enables molecules to move within and between cells and, when we drink it, we also take in whatever’s in it, from molecules like DDT and PCBs to viruses, bacteria and parasites.

All the cells and structures of our body are molecules assembled from the debris of plants and animals we consume. If we spray or inject food plants and animals with toxic chemicals, and then consume them, we incorporate those

chemicals into our very being, sometimes passing them on to our offspring before they’re even born.

We put effort and money into searching for disease causes. But screening toxic effects of thousands of new molecules every year is painstaking and expensive, so most are never tested. Often, mirroring genetic effects, different molecules, each harmless on its own, may collectively create a problem. Research is beginning to show that even diseases with genetic components, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, can be triggered by pesticide exposure. When we consider the vast array of chemicals spewed into air, water and soil, predicting those that may interact with each other and

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Carpeting the Denali Fault with earthquake sensors

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ALASKA

SCIENCE NEAR MILLER CREEK rouching amid scratchy spruce branches and surrounded by feet of snow, Amir Allam jabs half-frozen soil with the spikey base of a white cylinder. The seismologist twists the 6-pound seismometer to orient it northward. Then he clicks a cable to a magnetic connection on top.

“Starting operation,” says a tinny voice that sounds like a woman from London. The words come from a thick tablet attached to the cable. In less than 10 minutes, Allam has deployed another shake-detection instrument on one of Alaska’s greatest earthquake producers, the Denali Fault.

Allam, assisted during this season of bear emergence by shotguntoting UAF student Nick Lock, will install dozens more seismometers in a dense grid straddling the fault. A weak point in Earth’s crust ruptured here in 2002, slicing the highway and shoving the nearby Trans-Alaska Pipeline on its extralong rails.

A team of five including seismologist Carl Tape of the Geophysical Institute installed almost 200 of the instruments during three sunny days in mid-April. They favored shoving the seismometers into ground at the base of spruce trees, where there was less snow to shovel and ample soil to receive the spikes.

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Amir Allam of the University of Utah and UAF installs a temporary seismometer near the Denali Fault between Delta Junction and Glennallen. about four feet deep. Cold nighttime temperatures formed a crust that could support the scientists’ weight until early afternoon.

“Conditions are pretty good right now,” Lock said at noon, “But once everything starts melting they’re the worst.”

“We’ve sunk in chest deep,” says Allam, who, like Lock, is big as a bear.

In their backpacks, Allam and Lock each carry as many as a half dozen rugged little seismometers owned by researchers at the University of Utah, where Allam works (he was a postdoctoral scholar at UAF).

Allam asked his advisor Fan-Chi Lin if he could bring the instruments to Alaska and learn more about the Denali Fault.

Lin said yes. Carl Tape had the local connections to shelter the science team in a log cabin belonging to a friend. The plan was on.

Allam and Tape will leave the seismometers in place for one month. They’ll return in May to pick them up in a season with less snow and more mosquitoes.

In those 30 days, the instruments will record hundreds of earthquakes. The data from the dense network should give seis-

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From left, graduate students Yadong Wang (University of Utah) and Kyle Smith (UAF), haul gear for installing temporary seismometers on the Denali Fault south of Delta Junction.

mologists a better idea of the Denali Fault’s character.

They already know huge earthquakes happen on the fault. A rupture there caused a magnitude 7.9 earthquake on November 3, 2002, tearing a 200-mile line across the face of Alaska, through soil and

glacial ice.

The fault is an ancient trench through central Alaska maintained

by Earth’s crustal forces shoving in opposite directions. Framed by the mountains of the Alaska Range, the Denali Fault is easy to spot on a map.

“It’s a big frowny face in the middle of Alaska,” Allam said.

The scientists want to see what the fault looks like beneath the surface. They hope to define the damage zone, a band of rocks broken by past earthquakes. There, energy waves can be trapped during an earthquake, intensifying the shaking.

While Allam and Lock blanketed part of where the fault ripped the surface during the 2002 earthquake, Tape and graduate students Kyle Smith and Yadong Wang worked closer to Canwell Glacier, which lies in a valley maintained by the Denali Fault. In brilliant sunshine, they snowshoed over piles of gravel shoved by the glacier. They stopped at spruce trees, placing their instruments beneath them.

Dozens of seismometers now rest quietly in forest and near glacier in the middle of Alaska, waiting for the ground to speak.

Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute.

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New exhibit to reveal Jewish gold rush history my own encounters with families tracing their roots in the Klondike I know that name changes were not uncommon.

Karp pointed to the generations

by Michael of Jews who had been forced to move from place to place because Gates of their religious beliefs. Many were hesitant to keep diaries for ISTORY fear of being exposed, he said.

UNTER Slobodin was able to acquire photographs from the Dawson new exhibit will be launched Museum, the MacBride Museum at the MacBride Museum and institutions outside of the at 5 p.m. on May 2. It will territory. A descendant of the present a piece of Yukon’s hidden Isaacs family (the Isaacs brothhistory – the Jewish presence in ers ran a business on Front Street the Klondike gold rush. in Dawson) provided “tons” of There were as many as 200 documents about their Klondike Jews in the Klondike at the time. sojourn.

That number dwindled, by the They have not yet uncovered 1901 census, to a few dozen, says any of the diaries and letters that historian Brent Slobodin, who has were so common during the gold been gathering information on rush. Perhaps, mused Karp somethe subject for the Jewish Cultural one somewhere, upon seeing the Society of Yukon. exhibit in their community, will fill The research and the exhibit in the story of Klondike gold rush that has resulted are the product of a Community Development Jews with a diary or other docuFund grant awarded to the society ments that have been gathering last summer. dust in an attic for more than a According to Rick Karp, the century. spokesman for the project, the Yet despite the paucity of story goes back to the 1990s when Brent Slobodin historical information, Slobodin Dr. Norman Kagan, a visitor from has been able to unearth several For merchants in Seattle, the Klondike Gold Rush was good for business. It has been said that the the United States, took an interest accounts of Jews in the Klondike.

Klondike made Seattle what it has become today. in the Jewish cemetery in Dawson Thanks to Ric Newman of Chicago City. Not long after that, the Jewwe learn that during the winter of ish Cultural Society of Yukon was 1902, there was a complete shortformed. age of butter in Dawson City. The They hired a student to do first shipment that arrived in Dawsome research, which revealed a son in the spring had been placed more precise location for the long too close to the ships boiler, and abandoned cemetery. Karp and had been rendered rancid. friends investigated, finding the Henry Isaacs, a clothing entrance sign for the Bet Chaim, merchant bought up the entire or “House of Life” cemetery, as consignment of two kilogram tins well as the long collapsed picket and experimented until he found fence that surrounded the plot. a method of reconstituting the The solitary surviving stone butter. Others were eager to buy marker belonged to Solomon his product, and for a while he was Packer, who died February 26, the only supplier in town. So he 1918 while gathering firewood. became known as the “Butter King This marker was flanked by four of the Klondike.” unidentified grave mounds.

According to Slobodin, they A few weeks later, Karp should make a movie about Max returned with friends and they Hirschberg. Hirschberg ran a Brent Slobodin began the rehabilitation process. roadhouse in the Dawson area, Arthur Zimmerman of San A new picket fence and arched but in 1900, he decided to sell out Francisco staked a claim in gateway were quickly installed. and go to Nome, Alaska. He left the Klondike in 1898, went The cemetery was rededicated Dawson on March 2, 1900 on a in August of 1998. Congregants to Nome, then came back. bicycle; for the next two and a half from all over Canada joined DepHe is seen here in the 1920s months, he pedaled his way over uty Prime Minister Herb Gray in ice and snow to get there. on his claim. the ceremony. Karp arranged for a When he left Dawson, the temTorah to be brought into the terriMichael Gates from names in the historical perature was minus 34 degrees records, but a list I provided him tory for the event, only the second Bet Chaim, or “House of LIfe” Jewish cemetery was relocated and Celsius. He suffered “snow blindof nearly a thousand volunteers time that has ever happened. restored by a community group in 1998 ness, exhaustion and exposure,” from the First World War failed to Move the clock ahead to 2015, and dunking in icy water. The produce a single confirmed Jew. and the society received funding showing the restoration of the Following that, the exhibit will bicycle broke down, but kindly Isaac Rosenthal, a liquor merfor the current project. The new cemetery almost 20 years ago. be sent on the road to historical people along the way helped him chant in Dawson City was Jewish, exhibit, says Karp, is a mobile Yukon’s minister of tourism and groups far and wide. For these make temporary repairs. display structured in three parts: A young Sid Grauman left Dawculture, Elaine Taylor, will be sayviewers, where the gold rush is not but what about Marcus Rosenthal?

Slobodin hasn’t been able to conComing to the gold rush, at the son and later became famous for ing a few words at the event. as well known as it is here in the firm that name yet. Tracking down establishing his famous Chinese gold rush, and after the gold rush.

While the exhibit is structured Yukon, the three-part presentaJewish gold rush participants by The former covers the journey Theatre in Hollywood. If there are in a form familiar to Klondike tion will familiarize them with name was not particularly fruitful, more stories like these, then perfrom Seattle and follows the trip devotees, noted Karp, the society the epic tale of travel, struggle said Slobodin, as many changed north. The final part of the exhibit haps there is a book to be written and accomplishment. Many of their names to mask their ancesdeals with what happened to them is looking beyond the territory; in the near future. after the launch in Whitehorse, those who arrived in the Klondike try. after leaving Dawson City and Michael Gates is a Yukon historian Changing names was a comfollows Jewish stampeders to gold the exhibit will be sent to Dawson established successful businesses and sometimes adventurer based City, where it will be on display before moving on. mon practice among immigrants. rushes in Nome, Fairbanks and in Whitehorse. He is currently this summer between court sesAccording to Slobodin, it was Many of the stampeders came beyond. writing as book on the Yukon in sions in the council chambers of difficult finding historical acfrom America, which is known Accompanying the exhibit will World War I. You can contact him be an audio-visual presentation as the “great melting pot.” From the Dawson City Museum. counts. He tried identifying Jews at msgates@northwestel.net

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eid Campbell’s second season of pro hockey ended in dramatic fashion last weekend.

The Yukoner and the Mississippi RiverKings were eliminated from the Southern Professional Hockey League playoffs in a double overtime loss at home on Saturday.

“It’s frustrating to lose. I thought we had a pretty good team this year,” said Campbell.

“We had a good group of guys and one bounce here or there could have changed the course of the series. It’s hard in a bestof-three – you lose the first one and you’ve got your back up against the wall.

“The season overall was successful. We came a long way and I feel, personally, I developed pretty well.

“I can’t complain. Obviously, losing sucks, but all and all it was a pretty decent season.”

The RiverKings were ousted in the semifinal with a 6-5 double overtime loss to the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the second game in a best-of-three series. They lost 4-1 two days earlier.

The Mississippi team reached the semi after downing the Louisiana Ice Gators in the first round with two straight wins.

They sent the Ice Gators packing in a 5-2 win with Campbell tallying a goal in the game.

Campbell, who is originally from Haines Junction but lives in Whitehorse during the offseason, stepped up his offence in the playoffs.

The 27-year-old defenceman registered four goals and 11 assists in 41 games during the regular season. He then notched a goal and two assists in four playoff games.

“I was getting good quality minutes and I feel that’s the player I’ve been my whole career.

At the end of the season I start to heat up a bit and come playoffs I’m at the top of my game,” said Campbell. “I scored a pretty nice goal against Louisiana in the first series and picked up a couple helpers in the Pensacola series.”

This season marked Campbell’s second with the RiverKings.

Following a highly successful NCAA career, winning three Division III championships with the St. Norbert College Green Knights in Wisconsin, Campbell had a very short-lived stay on South Dakota’s Rapid City Rush in the Central Hockey League last season. He suffered a bad concussion in his first exhibition game with the team.

Once recovered he was picked

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Yukon’s Reid Campbell plays for the Mississippi RiverKings in the SPHL last month. The RiverKings were swept from the league playoffs last Saturday in a overtime loss to the Pensacola Ice Flyers. up by the RiverKings playing over 40 games before a broken finger that required surgery forced him to miss the end of the season.

At the start of this season Campbell signed with South Carolina Stingrays in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) in October but was later released before playing a game for the team.

He ended up, however, seeing some ECHL action this season.

In December he was brought up to play for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and played 15 games.

“I thought I played well. I fit

in. It was a good group of guys and the city of Greenville is really nice and I really enjoyed my time there,” said Campbell. “A lot of those guys are on AHL and NHL contracts … Being newer to the league you have to pay your dues. I felt I was playing well, but without a couple guys coming down from the AHL, I maybe could have stuck there for the whole season.”

Campbell is currently uncertain what the future will hold. On Friday he is going in for surgery on his hip to treat bone spurs and a torn labrum – the rim of cartilage that surrounds the hip

joint.

Recovery time will be between four and six months, he said.

“So I’m not going to be able to do training like I have in the past. Going into the season next year I’ll just be getting back to where I think I can be 100 per cent. And I think I’ll be a little bit behind, to be honest,” he said.

“This year I was hit into the boards kind of weird and I felt something tweak in my hip flexor area and was nagging the whole year,” added Campbell.

“It’s not an uncommon injury for hockey players … I want to get it taken care of because I

wouldn’t mind being able to walk when I’m 40.”

Campbell plans to come home to Yukon after a few weeks of recovery.

His younger brother Evan was captain of the Whitehorse Huskies senior men’s AA hockey club this past season.

Reid was not the only Yukon hockey player at the pro level this season. Whitehorse goalie Ian Perrier played with the Amals Sportklubb in Sweden and was named the team’s MVP at the end of the season.

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News Reporter This is actually the start of the second season for the group. Withf you are unaware thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a group out a governing body, the drop-in playing cricket in Whitehorse, has grown through word of mouth. you certainly are not alone.

This past winter the group Every weekend a dozen or more played regularly indoors at the Canplayers turn the baseball diamond ada Games Centre and sometimes behind Porter Creek Secondary the gymnasium at Yukon College.

School into a cricket pitch for dropâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have in play. enough people, everyone is busy â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just play on the weekends. with their schedule,â&#x20AC;? said SheharWe get together with our friends yar. while weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re free,â&#x20AC;? said drop-in reguIt is estimated that cricket is lar Muhammad Sheharyar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just played by 120 million around the play cricket and enjoy the summer world, making it the second most outside.â&#x20AC;? played sport behind soccer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lots of people, maybe It is hugely popular in the United 28 or 30 people â&#x20AC;Ś Everyone is welKingdom where it is the national come to play.â&#x20AC;? sport of England, as well as south Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a club or a league, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly India and Pakino Whitehorse cricket association, stan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Africa. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply a group of fans that gathCanada does in fact have a national team, overseen by Cricket er to play the English bat-and-ball

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Team Canada has won the ICC Americas Championship four times, has twice been runner-up at the Intercontinental Cup, and placed fourth in the World Cricket League in 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an international game and very popular. They have some great games going on in Edmonton, in Toronto â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have lots of leagues going on all over Canada,â&#x20AC;? said Sheharyar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Except Whitehorse doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything proper for cricket, but we started playing.â&#x20AC;?

Sheharyar hopes the drop-ins will continue to grow to the point of some day developing into a league.

Perhaps some regulars could put together a team and compete at an Outside tournament at some point, he added.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Above Starbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Main St. Nice clean, professional building, good natural light. 536' ft. office space on Main St c/w kitchette.

Competitive lease rates offered.

Sandor@yukon.net or C: 333.9966

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.

LATTINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLACE

667-7681 or cell 334-4994 23 Lorne Rd. in McCrae

OPEN HOUSE

APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST

FOR LEASE PRIME LOCATION ON 2ND AVE. Suitable for retail, ofďŹ ce or commercial. 1,145sq. ft. or larger if units combined. Handicap accessible.

Lots of parking for customers or clients

FOR SALE

To view or for more information call

334-5038

8 Iskoot Crescent

PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

(Whistle Bend Subdivision)

Ideal for â&#x17E;&#x153; Tourism Business | Professional | Medical

$596,500.00 inc. GST

FOR LEASE: Two Suites available. Suites can be leased separately or combined as one.

1ST TVJUF JT TR GU t ND suite is 1,380 sq. ft. (2,628 sq. ft. combined)

MOVE-IN READY. For more information, please contact: 336-0028 Located in the KLONDYKE BUILDING, downtown Whitehorse Close to Main Street and the Yukon Tourism Centre.

clivemdrummond@gmail.com

New contemporary Home

Saturday & Sunday 1:00PM - 4:00PM

For more info call Carol at 334-7333

Friday, April 29, 2016 2-BDRM APT, huge family room, lots of storage, backyard. Available now in Copper Ridge, $1,200/mon. 334-2278 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 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.

3-BDRM NEW home, Ingram, available June 1, garage for ATV, pet negotiable, dd & refs reqĘźd, $2,000/mon. 335-5352 1-BDRM WALK-OUT basement suite, Copper Ridge. N/P, N/S, responsible tenant + security deposit. Available immediately, $1000/mon + utils. 334-2248

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

633-3898

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

Positions available are:

HEAD CHEF COOK ASSISTANT/DISHWASHER RESTAURANT SERVER CASHIER TOUR GUIDE

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. QualiďŹ cations 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,

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

www.yukoncollege.yk.ca www.yukoncollege.yk.ca

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

Expression of Interest Recreational Sessional Instructor(s) Student & Infrastructure Support Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Duration: Fall & Winter term Hourly Rate: $33.52 - $37.71 Competition#: 16.34 Initial Review Date: July 1, 2016

Expression of Interest Volunteer Position Chair, Yukon College Pension Committee Term Position From: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 (with possible renewal) Competition #: 16.35 Initial Review Date: May 11, 2016 Go to: http://yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/employment for more information on all job competitions.

Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

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

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

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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

PILOT MTN subdiv, 2-bdrm suite, $1,000/mon covers heat, W/D, suite has electrical meter, big south facing windows, some views, ground floor entrance, plugins, deck, nice grounds. 633-8483

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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

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

$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

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

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: â&#x20AC;˘ self-motivation â&#x20AC;˘ ability to follow instruction â&#x20AC;˘ show initiative â&#x20AC;˘ 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

mukluk@hushmail.com

Yukon WomenĘźs Transition Home is seeking

Casual Workers 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.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or a related ďŹ eld, 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 conďŹ&#x201A;icts 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 beneďŹ ts package This is a full-time term position based on 65 hrs. bi-weekly (6.5 hour workdays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.)

A minimum one-year commitment is required.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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 ďŹ eld 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 ďŹ nancial 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 beneďŹ t 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) A detailed job description is available at: www.vgfn.ca/employment

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.

CLOSING DATE: May 4, 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 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

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 qualiďŹ ed VGFN citizens will be given preference, all interested and qualiďŹ ed individuals are encouraged to apply.

Posted: April 01, 2016

â&#x20AC;˘ Designated â&#x20AC;˘ Certified â&#x20AC;˘ Insured

SQUANGA LAKE .6 acre waterfront property w/camp, year round access, $95,000 obo. 867-821-4429 leave message

Help Wanted 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 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

Closing Date: QN .BZ

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon

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.

(867) 335-1798

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

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Old Crow, Yukon

MANAGER, MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Mukluk Appraisals Inc.

While qualiďŹ ed VGFN citizens will be give preference, all interested and qualiďŹ ed individuals are encouraged to apply.

Looking for

BARISTA

in high paced coffeeshop in Carcross.

Full-time position.

Please call 333-0535 RETAIL SALESPERSONS, CARCROSS. Full or part time hours.

Duties include handling food, cleaning, inventory management, folding clothes.

Must be reliable, friendly, able to multi-task.

Starts mid May. Apply to mattwat@shaw.ca.

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 â&#x20AC;˘ SELL Native Brain-Tanned MOOSE HIDES At Reasonable Prices Tanned beaver & other furs also available.

Phone (780) 355-3557 or (780) 461-9677 or write: Lodge Fur & Hides Box 87, Faust, AB. T0G-0X0 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 MENĘźS BLACK shoes, sz 9, like new, $15.

334-8318

Friday, April 29, 2016 REFILL THE SHED with super-dry straight-grained lodgepole pine this spring: $225 cord bucked/delivered.

Text or call Doug Martens @ 334-7364 66Ęź HEAVY duty 3/4â&#x20AC;? copper roll for plumbing water lines, paid $660, asking $300.

334-6685 LONGARM QUILTING frame, 4ĘźX8ĘźX12Ęź lazer, cloth leaders, 4 rails, $500; 17â&#x20AC;? throat longarm sewing machine, $1,500 for both.

456-2541

YUKON NEWS WHIRLPOOL DUET washer/dryer, automatic front-loading washer w/heating element, Energy Star certified, dark grey, regular size, both in vg cond, stackable, $500 obo. 335-7555 KENMORE FRIDGIDAIRE fridge, sxs fridge & freezer, 32 3/4' wide, 65" tall, 30" deep, white, water dispenser on outside, works fine, $150 obo; microwave, white, above stove model, free. 334-6724

QUILT SUPPLIES, fabric books, DVD, some rulers, templates etc, bobbin tension gauge top & bottom for long arm machine, quilt tops. 456-2541 D+L SAWMILL, cut 33' logs, less than 150, 180 degree, 27hp, 2 spare blades + blade sharpener. Check Youtube, $13,000.

335-9934 NEW LOG picnic table. Can email photos, $350. 399-3904 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 YUKON INDIAN Hockey Association T-shirt, size L, $25. 322-2505 SLIDE PROJECTOR and stand. Good working order. Cannon Canner 4200F, $200.633-3113

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

POULAN 3314 chainsaw, Good cond, $55.

667-4563 TWO 19â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;? steer hide footstools with steer horn legs, $50 ea. 633-6920 YELLOW CEDAR Mask, Salish Interpretational Mask, 14" x 9â&#x20AC;?, carved by Metis, Ian Texmo, can send photos, open to offers.

334-1254

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) 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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Please send your resume to

AWING, 12ĘźX 8Ęź, new, never used, excellent condition, $100. 333-9020

info@norcope.com or fax 867-633-2620

CUSTOM BUILT log picnic table, 3x8' one of a kind, stained. Can be disassembled & delivery arranged, $ 650. 668-5511

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS SEASON!

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www.generalenterprises.ca

Heavy equipment operators Truck drivers Class 1 and Class 3 Pipe utility installers Supervisors Survey

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The following full time positions are available (min. 3 yrs Experience): Redi-Mix Drivers Precast personal Screen Plant operator Form work Carpenter Concrete place and ďŹ nish

Stand out from the crowd and be seen!

Advertise your business in the Yukon News.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

BLACK TUXEDO, great for grad, will fit someone 5' 1" - 5' 3" with slight build, approximately 36" chest, $150. 335-1426.

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

Feel like a small fish in a big pond?

TVs & Stereos

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

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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 beneďŹ ts 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.

MINING CART, complete with track & switch, great yard display, $750.

403-915-6992 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 BELL DISH, 2 heads, 2 receivers, wires/manual included, $100 obo. 633-5463 HOT TUB, excellent condition, $5,900.

689-2191 FLAVORWAVE OVEN, $45; Jack Lalanne power juicer, $45; ice cream/dessert maker, new, mint cond, $18. 660-4321 YARDWORKS 10" 25CC Roto-tiller, used once, too small for our needs, $150. Call 335-2223 2-PERSON INFLATABLE boat with paddle; canoe paddle, new, Grey Owl. 660-4321 USED HEARTH pad to protect floor under wood stove, surface is matte black, size is approx. 4 x 5 feet. some scratches & dents, otherwise fine. 335-7555 MASSEY FERGUSON disk seed drill in working order, offers; 12Ęź cultivator, offers.

633-3608 YUKON MADE bird houses. Call 332-6565 MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT womenĘźs clothes, down vest, sm, $50; rain pants, med, new, $80; shell jacket, med, $25; Lands End Prima Loft jacket, large, $30. 311B Hanson St.

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

ABORIGINAL CRIMINAL COURTWORKER

ZERO WASTE YUKON (ZWY) COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION: Engage and work with stakeholders, partners and citizens to build momentum in support of Zero Waste. Support existing ZWY initiatives and expand or develop new initiatives (based on stakeholder and partner priorities). Write proposals and secure funding. Raise awareness of ZWY through outreach and existing venues including depot, trade shows, displays, websites and social media. Maintain the ZWY website and social media accounts.

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Posting Date: Closing Date:

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For more information or to drop off resume, come in person to 100 Galena Road and ask to see Joy.

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

RAVEN RECYCLING

MEDIUM BAR fridge, $85; medium size freezer, $125; apartment size stove/oven range, like new, $125; large coffee cambro, 90 cups, $175 firm. 403-915-6992

100 Galena Road, Whitehorse, Yukon 667-7269 | OPEN 9-6 PM

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

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OTTERBOX DEFENDER armoured case for Ipad AIr, hardly used, great condition, no scratches or marks, $40. 332-1281

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 smart phone unlocked 16GB, gd cond, $170. 334-6087

Musical Instruments

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

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

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

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC. Store (867) 633-3276

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

ATTENTION CAFN STUDENTS

Summer Employment Opportunity 12 Summer Student positions available POSTED April 27, 2016 | Competition # 16-17-20 Join the CAFN Student Corps! Every year there are summer student positions available for students who would like to have hands on experience within the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Departments! This is a great opportunity to build skills, experience and participate in CAFN Student Corps training sessions.

Are you interested in working in any of the following departments?

Open to Students who are Champagne and Aishihik First Nation citizens. s %XECUTIVE #OUNCIL /FlCE s %DUCATION s #OMMUNITY 7ELLNESS s 0ROPERTY 3ERVICES

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An eligibility list will be developed for these summer positions from the resumes submitted. If you are interested, be sure to submit your resume prior to the CLOSING DATE 7AGES ARE BASED ON YOUR LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

JOB OPPORTUNITY POSTED April 21, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Competition # 16-17-019

Education Support Worker Whse Secondary Term Full-Time: ASAP to June 15, 2017 / Salary: $58,369.42 - $68,283.97 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Level 6

LOCATION: WHITEHORSE, YUKON 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 studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic success and advocate on behalf of students in a wide variety of ways.

CAFNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HR Preferential Hire Policy will apply.

Please clearly state your top three preferred positions or department of interest on your resume. Deadline: 4:30 pm on May 13, 2016

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

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SPECIALIZED CLEANER

GEORGE JOHNSTON MUSEUM Box 146, Teslin, Yukon, Canada Y0A 1B0

Full time Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Must have experience in a Auto Body Repair Shop doing polishing and final detailing/clean up for delivery, some paint preparation as well. Experience in yard management and organizing vehicles is needed. Must have a polite, courteous demeanor, and good communication skills when dealing with customers and co-workers. Job entails heavy lifting and strenuous work, so it is necessary to be in good physical condition. Must be willing to work in dusty, noisy body shop environment and have a great work ethic. Other duties include shop custodial work as well as shuttling customers and delivery of vehicles, a drivers license with clean abstract is required.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Phone days 867-667-6315 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 867-668-6977 Email: irving@northwestel.net

â&#x153;&#x201D; Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed â&#x153;&#x201D; Everything over 8" split â&#x153;&#x201D; Prices as low as $245 per cord â&#x153;&#x201D; Single and emergency half cord deliveries â&#x153;&#x201D; Scheduled or next day delivery

THE TESLIN HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY REQUIRES A:

Visitor Service Attendant This is a full-time summer position @ $16.00 per hour, available at the George Johnston Museum in Teslin. Applicants should have at least one year post-secondary education and plan to return to school in the fall. Candidates should have some basic computer skills, exceptional customer service skills and be able to work independently. Position may require other related duties as needed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

manager.teslinhms@gmail.com

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Cheque, Cash S.A. vouchers accepted.

EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery â&#x20AC;˘ Dry accurate cords â&#x20AC;˘ Clean shavings available â&#x20AC;˘ VISA/M.C. accepted Member of Yukon Wood Producers Association Costs will rise.

ORDER NOW 456-7432 ANDYĘźS FIREWOOD SERVICE Order Now For Spring/Summer Delivery Avoid High Fall Prices Quality standing dry Haines Junction Full stacked, measured cords Scheduled deliveries Satisfaction guaranteed 667-6429 (or 335-0932) DONĘźS FIREWOOD â&#x20AC;˘Year round harvest/supply â&#x20AC;˘Beetlekill stockpiled in Whitehorse â&#x20AC;˘$235/cord delivered city limits U-Cut available â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firewood When You Want It!â&#x20AC;?

393-4397

Guns & Bows LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY â&#x20AC;˘ SELL 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 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 ENFIELD PATTERN 1914 sporter in 303 British, completely refinished, VG+, D&T for scope, PAL req'd, $300 firm. 667-2276 LEE ENFIELD No1 Mk3, 303 British, professional sporter, monte carlo stock, budget scope, VG+, $380 firm, PAL req'd. 667-2276

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Employment Opportunity

Yukon College is a small and innovative institution with 13 campuses, 11 of which are located in smaller rural Yukon communities. As the only post-secondary institution in Yukon, we prepare our students to succeed in the North. Grounded in northern expertise and strong partnerships, we are poised to be a leader in Indigenous selfdetermination, climate change and resource development, and soon WR EH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW &DQDGLDQ XQLYHUVLW\ 1RUWK RI ² <XNRQ 8QLYHUVLW\ Come join us as we blaze trails and build a healthy and prosperous north through unique, relevant and inclusive education and research.

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Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Yukon College, Human Resources Services, Email: hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca

NORINCO JW-20 .22 cal. semi auto take-down rifle. Copy of the Browning .22 take down, $100. 667-4563

Yukon Soccer Association is looking for

Head Coaches

WHITEHORSE RIFLE & Pistol Club is having a restricted firearms safey course on Saturday, May 7, 8:30am PRE-64 MODEL 88 Winchester in 308 calibre, $650 firm. 399-3791

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 certiďŹ cation 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4TH AVE, WHITEHORSE, YT Y1A 1H1 Applications are to be received by May 6th, 2016

Wanted WANTED: TO borrow a VHS or DVD converter. Or trade something for the use of one. 332-7797 WANTED: LOCAL frozen berries, cranberries, blueberries & black currant. 668-6871 WANTED: SINGLE bed, solid light wood, well kept, reasonable. 668-6871 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 WANTED: POLYCARBONATE greenhouse, looking for 8 x 10 or 6 x 10 asap. 335-2962 WANTED: MOCCASIN overshoe, size 10 or 11; also single shot gun. 334-5435

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Cars 2012 SUBARU Impreza, 2.0I, 4-dr wagon, 4WD, only 41,000kms, 2L, 4-cyl, CVT auto, A/C, clean, 2 sets of tires, $12,500.

668-7455 or 667-4463 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 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 2007 CHRYSLER 300, custom chrome rims, tires & stereo system. Well maintained, 164,000 kms, $8,900 obo. 333-3457 or 334-3456 2007 TOYOTA FJ cruiser, fully loaded, 190,000 kms, 5-spd auto, winch & other great features, part time/full time 4WD. Call 333-9277 2005 KIA Magentis, 4-dr sedan, auto, tinted windows, well maintained, $3,000. 334-2262 2004 NISSAN Maxima, 184k, clean, gold in colour, leather seats, $7,500 obo. 336-2982 2003 BMW 325I, V6 engine, 129,000km, fully loaded, silver grey in color, $8,500 obo.

334-4635 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 FORD Taurus 4-dr, V8 auto, new tires, $1,895. 667-7777 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 1971 VW Super Beetle, new paint, tires, seats & much more, $6,000. 633-3126

2013 CHEVY Silverado, 4WD, ext cab, 5.3, blue, remote start, runs great, great condition, 60,000 kms, $33,500. Call 332-4098

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

336-3922

2011 FORD F-150 4X4 3.7 Litres V6 automatic, 114,500Km 6 speed transmission, $15,500 obo. 867-456-2121

1997 GMC Yukon, 2-dr, 350 V8 motor, 138,000 km, $5,800. 667-2976 or 333-0901

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

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

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

1994 JEEP Grand Cherokee, good condition, engine runs great, new transmission 120 k, 400,000km, $1,250 obo. 393-2111

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

1987 CHEV, handicap van, raised roof, 154,000 kms, loaded, $3,500. George 336-0995

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

Auto Parts & Accessories

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

667-7777

TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock * new Dodge long/short box * new GM long/short box * new Ford long/short box

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 2005 CHEV Silverado 1500, 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 or 333-3457 2002 CHEV Silverado 1500, new 18â&#x20AC;? rims, other new parts, 283,000kms, $4,500.

668-6958 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

Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100 COMMERCIAL TRUCK tire, brand new, Kelly KRH Armorsteel MR 22.5. Load range H, $350. 456-2477 WANTED: SUZUKI Samurai for parts. Any condition. 332-1999 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

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

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

2001 CHEVROLET Tracker, 164,991kms, near new tires, small oil & coolant leak, runs & steers good, black, has been driven up to April 25 2016, $1,650 obo. 333-9084

GABRIEL ULTRA G Force Strut for front right side of KIA Sedona 2002-2005 year, model #G52035. $25; KYB Excel-G gas shock absorbers, model #344296, fits Kia Sedona 2002-2005, both $50. 334-6628

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

668-7748 1999 FORD Explorer, just under 200,000 kms. Solid, reliable vehicle, $3,700. George 336-0995 1999 NISSAN Pathfinder SE, p/windows & locks, sunroof, heated leather seats, $5,700 obo. 336-0893

SETS OF tires, 80% tread on most.

195-60R15, 245-75R16, 255-70R17, 275-65R18, 275-60R20. Other sizes, prices vary. 393-3598 4 TRUCK tires on rims, P235/75 R17 108S, 6 bolt, $50 obo. 633-6961

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668-7455 or 667-4463

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For more information, please call 633-7800

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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 WANTED: MALE or female kitten, 6 weeks to 4 months old. Will neuter myself. Mixed breed preferred. Alexis 334-2905

Come on down & visit with ALL OF US at the shelter.

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

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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

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2009 YAMAHA V Star 1300 touring cruiser, new tires, leather saddlebags, recent tune-up/oil change, windshield, passenger back rest, $4,500. 333-9020

Help control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

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ATV SNOW plow with ears, good shape, asking less than 1/2 price of new, $350.

334-6685

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2011 HARLEY Sportster, 1200cc, black, $7,900. George 336-0995 2008 YAMAHA Road Star, 1700cc. Beautiful blue bike, low kms. May take 1/2 ton on trade, $6,900. George 336-0995 2008 HARLEY Davidson Fat Boy, like new, lots of upgrades, 5,000 kms. $15,000.

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SOLD! 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 6 spd 7724A ............... .............

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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 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

Marine PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 30HP TOHATSU, short shaft, 4 stroke, electric tilt, start, as new, minimum hours, c/w remote controls inclĘźg steering, tank, hose & extra prop, $3,200. 633-2118 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 BARREL DOCK floats, polydrum-styrofoam filled, located in Tagish, $25 each, 5 for $100. 333-2489 YUKAN CANOE 2016 Paddling Courses. â&#x20AC;˘Canoe, Kayak, Rescue and SUP courses. â&#x20AC;˘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 16Ęź CEDAR and canvas Faber canoe, canvas, gunwales & shoe keel replaced, $1,000; 40 lb thrust Minn Kota motor & mount, $150.

667-2389

2012 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT

2014 Toyota Tundra TRD Crew Max STOCK # 7785A

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.

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2004 POLARIS Sportsman 600, engine rebuilt, new tires & rims, good condition, $5,200. 334-6728

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

STOCK # 7568A

2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

2002 POLARIS Magnum 325, engine rebuilt, tires & plastic good, $3,600. 334-6728

2012 NINJA 250 â&#x20AC;˘Practically new, 458kms. â&#x20AC;˘Never dropped. â&#x20AC;˘Great condition. $3,500.00 Call 334-5660

2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4x4 4 Cyl

2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD

LEATHER CHAPS, size 31â&#x20AC;? waist, 31â&#x20AC;? long; motorcycle jacket, Joe Rocket, size med, like new, selling together, $200. 399-3033

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

TOYOTA Used Vehicle Specials!

REDUCED! 2013 Ford Escape SE 1.6L ECO 7745AA .....................

2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 7837A ...............................

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 7824A.............................

2011 Chev Silverado 3500HD LT 7825A..................

2013 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Ltd 7226............

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

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

CANINE GOOD Neighbour test, presented

by Yukon Schutzhund Association, Sunday August 21, 2016 at 1pm. Register @ Yukon.Schutzhund@gmail.com, or 333-0505

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

Light welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg

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ROUGHNECK 1960MT riverboat, 2007 model, comes with EZload trailer & 2011 4-stroke Yamaha 90 HP, excellent running condition, $15,000. 333-5531 BELL PROSPECTOR 16 canoe in vg cond, river canoe, royalex, green with 2 paddles; $1400. 334-7580

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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.

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

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WHITEHORSE MONEY MART 2190 Second Avenue 867-668-6930 Open 7 Days A Week

Friday, April 29, 2016 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 1984 14Ęź Zodiac MKII with 25hp Mercury motor, windshield, seats, 12V pump, accessory kit, sale by original owner, $4,850 obo. To view call 667-2667 1988 MARINER boat engine, 25 hp, long shaft, motor runs great, needs lower unit, $500 obo. 335-8937 9.8 HP marine long shaft outboard motor, $1,000. 667-2976 or 333-0901

Heavy Equipment 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 30Ęź GOOSENECK flat deck trailer. Tri-axle 21,000lbs, near new, $12,000. 334-2150 HIGHWAY BRUSHING equipment. M125X Kubota tractor, rear duals, Schulte 15Ęź batwing HD mower, c/w 10Ęź flex arm, 4 hydraulics, spare tires & parts. Exc cond, $81,000 obo. 334-3881 2009 MITSUBISHI dump truck Fuso FG 140 4x4, is diesel, does not take DEF, 40,000km with tow hitch & trailer brakes, electric hydraulic dump. 250-634-2811

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

YUKON NEWS TAITĘźS TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers For sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon 2002 CORSAIR truck camper, Excella, 9'2" w/shower, queen bed, N/S, fantastic fan, tinted windows, rear awning, well kept, $11,500. 668-4876

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

867-667-3910 CHILKOOT TRAIL/LOG Cabin: Non-motorized weekend: April 1-3 & 22-24. Other weekends & weekdays: Multi-Use. For info: 867-667-3910 THE ALZHEIMER/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly. A group for family/friends caring for someone with dementia. Info call Joanne 668-7713.

1996 TRIPLE E Topaz trailer, excellent condition, fully equipped, full bathroom, well maintained, must be seen. 333-0251

LORNE MOUNTAIN Community Centre AGM, May 19th Thursday 7pm followed by fun, community games and BBQ info www.mountlorne.yk.net

2016 HD Rainbow equipment trailer, 16Ęź long, 7Ęź 6â&#x20AC;? wide, low boy, tandem 7000lb axles, slide away ramps, 16â&#x20AC;? tires w/new spare tire. Used once, $5,900. 633-4656

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

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

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

9.5Ęź BIGFOOT camper, 4 seasons, vg cond, electric jacks, full bath, fridge, stove, furnace, outside shower, $10,000. 334-4110 2009 27Ęź 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, 35Ęź, 99,000 miles, new fridge, hot water tank, toilet & tires, $23,000. 334-2150 WANTED: NEWER 5th Wheel hitch. Tagish.

867-399-3031 Lv msg 2010 JAYCO Feather Light, used about 6 times, slideout, sleeps 6, TV, radio, air cond, $25,000. More info @ 333-9507 2008 15' Hi-Lo travel trailer, perfect shape, small light weight, easy to tow, 3-way fridge, gas stove/oven, gas heat, toilet/shower, duel deep cycle batteries, A/C, electric brakes, 20,000kms, $9,000. 335-2223 2008 KEYSTONE Cougar 310SRX, 35Ęź sideload/toy hauler, 5th wheel, separate garage area for 2 dirt bikes or 1 large motorcycle, $32,500. 456-2986

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

Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent Fax/Phone 250-651-7691 e-mail glacierviewcabins@gmail.com www.glacierviewcabins.ca

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

yukon-news.com 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

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

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.

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.

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Still Missing You. Love all your friends & family.

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

Emma Sam

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

AL-ANON MEETINGS, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someoneĘźs drinking?

Wednesday 12Noon @ Anglican Church, 4th & Elliott, back door, Friday 7pm Lutheran Church, 4th & Strickland, beginnerĘźs meeting, Friday 8pm Lutheran Church regular meeting

Wakhsâni November 30, 1937 - April 29, 2015

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.

Our Mom Our mom was like no other. She gave us life, she nurtured us, she taught us, she held us, she laughed with us, but most of all she loved us unconditionally.

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

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

There are no words that can describe just how important our mom was to us, and what a powerful inďŹ&#x201A;uence she continues to be.

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

Campers & Trailers 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 20Ęź Vanguard trailer, sleeps 6, $ 5,000 obo. 633-4149

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Mom, we love you and miss you every day.

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In Loving Memory

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.

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, Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ethic and love of family was shaped by his early life there. In later years, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmâ&#x20AC;? was always on his mind, and he loved to tell stories of his many adventures there.

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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.

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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.

There will be a visitation with family and friends at Heritage North Funeral Home on Thursday, April 28th from 6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Mary-Ann Clarissa Grennan

Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much I miss you and to send you all my love I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain to walk with me throughout my life until me meet again.

Love Mom, Dad & Family

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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 "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.

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

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.

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

Yukon Art Centre. allcityband.com 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.

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

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

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

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 BIRD Club Trip May 5 Thursday, Quartz Road Wetlands with Jim Hawkings, meet at Boston Pizza parking area 5:30pm, 1.5 hrs, family friendly event

YUKON CANOE and Kayak Club Paddleswap and Barbecue May 11, 6pm. Buy and sell boating gear at Old City Intake Selkirk St. 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.

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.

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!

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 TABLE Tennis Championships May 14 & 15, Saturday school event & junior competition, Sunday Menʼs/Womenʼs singles & doubles. For more info contact 668-3358 HIDE AND Horn Sealed Bid Auction, Saturday May 7th, 2016, Transportation Museum, 11am-4pm. 667-7091

It seems like only yesterday that we held you in our arms Wrapped in tiny blankets, and love to keep you warm Don’t know how it happened, we blinked and you were two A sneeze, a nap, a wink? and we were walking you to school.

A million memories we’ve made, where do we even start?

The Lion King, Mulan, & those summers at the park.

HAPPY 21 BIRTHDAY

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Harry Potter, games & songs, and fishing by the shore We looked at you the other day, not a child anymore

KAITLYN

We didn’t see it coming, it all took us by surprise

Love Grandma, Mom & Dad

All grown up and 21, but still our baby in our eyes.

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.

ANYONE INTERESTED in joining an architecture/environmental science club here in Whitehorse email me at r524dust@yahoo.com HAMLET OF Mount Lorne Local Advisory Council meeting to be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Lorne Mountain Community Centre at 7pm.

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 ACTIVE TRAILS Whitehorse Association AGM Thursday May 26, 7pm, Sport Yukon, 4061-4th Ave, Boardroom #1, all welcome PRIVATE ART SALE Fredrick W. Lemke Saturday, 14 May 2016, 10 am-3pm, 108 Lobird Trailer Court.

Watercolour Originals 40% off.

Limited Edition Prints 50% off.

668-7001 JACK HULLAND School Council is having a regular council meeting May 4, 2016 at 7pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

THE YUKON Beer Festival Society is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 7pm at the T&M. All are welcome to attend GARAGE S A L E Saturday May 7th 9am-1pm, Golden Age Society 4061A Fourth Avenue. Accepting donations of good quality items, no clothing please

I WOULD like to connect with those who have/had brain tumours to start a Brain Tumour walk next year & support group. If there is any interest contact me at thetraveleryt@yahoo.ca THE YUKON Art Society will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday May 10, 5:30 pm at Arts Underground, 15-305 Main Street, Whitehorse YT.

LIQUOR ACT

LIQUOR ACT

LIQUOR ACT

TAKE NOTICE THAT Southern Lakes Resort Inc. of Suite 326, 108 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4, is making application for or change(s) to A Food Primary – All and Off Premises liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Southern Lakes Resort situated at Ten Mile Road, in Tagish, Yukon.

Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should file their objection in writing (with reasons) to:

Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should file their objection in writing (with reasons) to:

President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9

President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9

not later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th day of May 2016 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is April 15, 2016.

The second time of publication of notice is April 22, 2016.

The third time of publication of notice is April 29, 2016.

not later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th day of May 2016 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is April 15, 2016.

The second time of publication of notice is April 22, 2016.

The third time of publication of notice is April 29, 2016.

Any questions concerning this specific notice are to be directed to the Licensing & Development Branch at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

Any questions concerning this specific notice are to be directed to the Licensing & Development Branch at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

YUKON BIRD Club Trip Sunday May 8, Sheep & Crane Fest bird walk with Scott Cameron, meet at the Campbell Region Interpretive Centre at 9:30am, 2 hrs.

CANADIAN EVALUATION Society, networking evening with Wendy Rowe from Royal Roads speaking on "Performance measures: links between planning and evaluation" 10 May 7pm at KDCC. All welcome. Info 668-3164 GET TOGETHER en français. Painless French for everyone in Dawson! Pot luck, entertainment for kids, and live music. May 13th, 5:30 pm, Klondike Institute of Art and Culture. dawson@afy.yk.ca

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 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN •Quality Work •Affordable Rates •Residential & Commercial •Free Estimates James at 335-3873 MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Cabinets, Windows, Framing, Board, Painting Drop Ceiling, Fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com

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MENTAL HEALTH Association Yukon 2nd annual Steps to Positive Mental Health walk, 12pm, Wednesday May 4, 2016. Meet at White Pass building, Front & Main. Snacks and beverages for all

Liquor Corporation

TAKE NOTICE THAT Frosty’s Restaurant Inc. of Box 5404 Haines Junction Y0B 1L0, is making application for or change(s) to Food Primary – All (Deck Extension) liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Frosty’s Restaurant situated at 200 Alaska Highway, in Haines Junction, Yukon.

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association meet May 11 on Downtown Map to celebrate World “O” Day. Registration starts 6:00pm at SS Klondike. For information call Jim at 668-2639

Services

THE YUKON Astronomical Society invites everyone for our International Astronomy Week event, on Monday, May 9th between 08AM and 1PM in the Shipyards Park. Observe Mercury transiting the Sun!

Liquor Corporation ✓New Licence ❑ Existing Licence ❑

PORTER CREEK Secondary School is looking for people who are interested in participating in a community garden located at the school. Please call 667-8044 or email: kyla.greve@yesnet.yk.ca for more information.

YUKON SCIENCE Institute presents A Meeting of Northern Worlds: Indigenous Peoples and the Norse in Arctic Canada with Pat Sutherland, Friday, May 6, 7:00pm, Westmark Whitehorse. Free.

Liquor Corporation ✓Existing Licence ❑ New Licence ❑

Friday, April 29, 2016

YUKON NEWS

✓ Existing Licence ❑ New Licence ❑ TAKE NOTICE THAT, Gulfian Resources Inc., of P.O. Box 1, Beaver Creek, Y.T. Y0B 1A0, is making application for changes to Food Primary – All Liquor and Off Premises liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as 1202 Motor Inn situated at Mile 1202 Alaska Highway in Beaver Creek, Yukon.

Any person who wishes to object to the granting of this application should file their objection in writing (with reasons) to: President, Yukon Liquor Corporation 9031 Quartz Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P9 no later than 5:00 pm on the 11th day of May, 2016 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is April 22, 2016.

The second time of publication of notice is April 29, 2016.

The third time of publication of notice is May 6, 2016.

Any questions concerning this specific notice are to be directed to Licensing & Inspections, Yukon Liquor Corporation 867-667-5245 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, x 5245.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Subdivision Act, the Land Planning branch gives notice of the following subdivision application: File No. 2020-60-TH65: Roy Ness and Penelope Gawn have made application to subdivide Lot 6, Pilot Mountain, Plan 64545, to create two rural residential lots, Hotsprings Road Development Area.

Comments on these applications will be accepted until May 25, 2016.

For further information or to comment on this application please contact the Land Planning Branch at 667-8877 or call toll-free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8877.

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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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Attention Employers & Job Seekers Free Job posting website www.yukonjobs.net Employers can post free posting and search suitable candidates from data banks.

Job seekers can upload resume and search jobs.

BUSY BEAVERS Pruning, Hauling, and General Labour Call Francois & Katherine 456-4755 LOG CABINS: Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at affordable rates.

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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PUBLIC TENDER

PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY ON RESPONSIBLE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT

SWIFT RIVER COMPLEX REPLACEMENT- CIVIL WORKS, SWIFT RIVER, YT.

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 9, 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 Anwar Rizvi at Anwar.Rizvi@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/

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PUBLIC TENDER PRODUCE& STOCKPILE VARIOUS AGGREGATES & BLEND SAND-SALT MATERIAL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS KLONDIKE HWY, DEMPSTER HWY, SILVER TRAIL AND DUNCAN CREEK ROAD YUKON 2016-2017 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 David Lorenzi at david.lorenzi@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.

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.

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/

Energy, Mines and Resources

Highways and Public Works

Yukon Water Board – Application Notice Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande Application Number Numéro de la demande

Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire

Water Source Location Point d’eau/Lieu

Type of Undertaking Type d’entreprise

Deadline for Comments 4:00pm Date limite pour commentaires, avant 16 h

PM16-010

Kim Field

Groundwater, Tributary of McQuesten River

Placer

May 25, 2016

PM16-027

Thomas McMahon & Tom Morgan

Victoria Gulch, Tributary of Bonanza Creek

Placer

May 25, 2016

PM16-030

Ron Frederickson

Minneapolis & Principal Creeks, Tributary of Yukon River

Placer

May 25, 2016

Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice.

Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.

Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis.

Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.

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PUBLIC TENDER VEGETATION CONTROL KM 1547.8 TO KM 1576.7 ALASKA HIGHWAY, KM 206.0 TO KM 220.0 HAINES ROAD AND THE MENDENHALL SUBDIVISION 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 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.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR WHITEHORSE LIQUOR STORE Project Description: The rendition of ongoing custodial services for the Whitehorse Liquor Store.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 10, 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 Stephen Dunbar-Edge at Stephen.DunbarEdge@gov.yk.ca.

Mandatory Site visit required on April 22, 2016 at 8:45 AM. 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/

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PUBLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

VIC FOOD CACHE REINSTALLATION, WHITEHORSE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, WHITEHORSE, YT

STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT(S) (SOA) FOR SUPPLY OF SWEEPER BRUSHES

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 Alan Terry at Alan.Terry@gov.yk.ca.

Site visit not 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.

The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project.

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

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 Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca.

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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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Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Kristine Gossen at kristine.gossen@gov.yk.ca.

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

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PUBLIC TENDER

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE YUKON HOUSING UNITS FARO, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 12, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE YUKON HOUSING UNITS WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 10, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Ted James at ted.james@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

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

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

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

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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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333-9034 for more info BOWFLEX SPORT, c/w 210 lbs Flex Rods, workout bench & accessories. $800.00 firm.

867-660- 4405 lv msg OUTBOUND 3-PERSON tent, $30; MEC SlingPod 7L, $10. 311B Hanson St. DIRT JUMPER Norco one25, new in 2012, excellent shape hardly any scratches, $600 obo. Text only to 333-4114 WANTED: CRUISER bike or racing style bike. 660-4321 HYBRID KAYAK, very sturdy, stored indoor over winters, seats 3 with option of rudder in front and/or back, $900 obo. 333-0933

Livestock HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lb Free delivery for larger orders Straw square bales available 335-5192 • 668-7218 QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished.

Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic wild boar - $7/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery.

Whole, half or custom order.

Samples available 668-7218 • 335-5192 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.

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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

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

333-9020 CHESTERFIELD AND chair, 2 years old, $2,000 new, asking $550. Could email pic.

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

633-6711 aft 4:30 FUTON, LIKE new, $125; antique double bed frame w/head & foot board, Hickory, $100. 403-915-6992 WOODEN DRESSERS, $45; beige lounge chair, $50; matching ottoman, $50; cedar storage cabinet, 32.5”Lx11.5”Dx92”H, $75.

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Personals 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

8-YEAR-OLD QUARTER horse for sale. Call 867-536-2633

WHITEHORSE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB April 26, 2016 1st. - Mark Davey & Chris Bookless 2nd - Andrzej Jablonski & Nick Smart 3rd - Ron Pond & Bob Swallow We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Golden Age Society.

New players are welcome.

For more information call 633-5352 or email nmcgowan@klondiker.co

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SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND MISC. ITEMS. S2016/1

CUSTODIAL SERVICES KLUANE LAKE SCHOOL, BLDG 3171 DESTRUCTION BAY, YT.

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.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title.

The closing date for submissions is May 26, 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/

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WHITEHORSE CURLING Club cash calendar winners for March: $100, Herb OʼHaver; $50, Leslie Goring, Jan Wood, Leslie Goring; $25, Brayden Klassen, Robert Mason, Bruce Bingham, Nathan Slykhuis, Krystal McKay, Clarence Jack, Glen Hill, Karly Fredrickson, Jeremy Miller, Laura Spicer, Skyler Hougen, Alyssa Philpott, Patricia Banks, Bob Murray, John Cumming, Shelly Sedmak, Ellen Johnson, Angela Schwarz, Elizabeth Richards, Jean Jansma, Arthur Stadfeld, Sally Ford, Mike Edeburn, Cheryl Robertson, George & Shirley Lewco, Rene Bouvier, Craig Mitchell

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

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

PUBLIC TENDER FUEL TANK REPLACEMENTS YUKON HOUSING UNITS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS CARMACKS, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 10, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at laura.vanderkley@gov.yk.ca.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

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

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

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)

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2016-023 PUBLIC TENDER VENTILATION SYSTEM CLEANING UNIT 082000 - 6123-6TH AVE STEELE STREET APARTMENTS WHITEHORSE, YUKON Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is May 12, 2016. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Technical questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at laura.vanderkley@gov.yk.ca.

Site Visit: May 4, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review.

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

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

M 43 VALERIE CRESCENT, Copper Ridge, Saturday April 30, 8am-2pm, multi-family fundraising, all proceeds going to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, something for everyone M 27 STOPE WAY, Copper Ridge, Saturday April 30, 8:30am-12noon, kids toys, books, household items, random good stuff, everything for cheap M 29 DRIFT DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Saturday April 30, 8:30am-12noon, multi-family, TV & stand, kids desk, kids toys, clothing & more DOWNTOWN M 407 HOGE STREET, Downtown.

Saturday, April 30, 9am-2pm. Lots of pet supplies, HH items. Proceeds to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter.

Cancelled if raining.

M 702B COOK STREET, Downtown, Saturday April 30, 10am-1pm, ladies clothing, new/used sizes XS to XL, some children’s items, fresh baking GRANGER

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

Lifecycle Assessment for Energy Resource Options in Yukon Territory

Yukon Energy has issued multiple RFPs over the last six months to assess potential resource options to meet the long-term load forecast (2016-2035). These include options for hydro, wind, geothermal, thermal, energy storage and transmission. Yukon Energy is requesting submissions from qualified consultants to conduct a lifecycle assessment for the resource options considered for upstream activities (e.g., processing, extraction, manufacturing, shipping and construction). The lifecycle assessment will calculate “CO2e” per unit of measure, such as megawatt-hour, litre or kilometre of transmission line. The work is scheduled to start on June 3, with the final report submitted by July 29, 2016.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “RFP #2016-023 Lifecycle Assessment for Energy Resource Options in Yukon Territory” will be received up to 4:00:00 p.m. Yukon time, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Yukon Energy’s corporate offices, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon.

To obtain a proposal package contact Lynda Harlow at 867-393-5302 or at lynda.harlow@yec.yk.ca.

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.

M 139 WILSON DR, Granger. Saturday, April 30, 10am-3pm. Clothes, books, games, ping pong table, table top hockey, furniture, kitchen misc.

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M 14 HAYES CRES, Granger, Saturday April 30, 9am-2pm, glass end tables, linen, large wall mirrors, large wooden doll house, jewelry, purses etc HIDDEN VALLEY M 15 MACPHERSON ROAD, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-4pm, bikes, BBQ, household items M 13 MACPHERSON ROAD, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-3pm, tools, plumbing, antiques, camping gear, art, household & yard items, small appliances, cancelled if raining M 26 MACPHERSON ROAD, Hidden Valley, Saturday April 30, 9am-3pm, new toys, tons of baby gear, clothes, outdoor toys, furniture, display stands, household, travel trailer, tires, everything must go JUDAS CREEK M LOT 49, JUDAS CREEK, Saturday April 30, 11am-4pm, house plants, garden, sports/exercise, art/deco, DVDs, household items, jewelry, furniture, truck box LOGAN M 7 MAGPIE ROAD, Logan, Saturday April 30, 8am start, sports equipment, camping, hunting, bikes, ice auger, hockey gear, lots of boys toys, dresser, shelving, chairs etc PORTER CREEK M 1104 FIR STREET, Porter Creek.

Saturday, April 30, 10:30am-20pm.

No early birds. HH, kitchenware, outdoor equipment, furniture, kids clothes, toys, hockey sticks, books.

M 31 EVERGREEN CRESCENT, Porter Creek, Saturday April 30, 9am-1pm, something for everyone, cancelled if raining

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.

M 1200A ELM STREET, Porter Creek, Saturday April 30, 8am-1pm, multifamily, crafts, fabric, furniture, tools, bedding, 393-8024 M 88 TAMARACK DRIVE, Porter Creek, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-2pm, household items RIVERDALE

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M 95 TESLIN ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 30, 9am-1pm, huge variety of things, great prices

M 9 DONJEK ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 30, 9am-12noon, household items, outdoor gear, Yukon photos, frames

M 20 LIARD ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 30, 9am-12noon, toys, clothes, hand-crafted wooden kid’s furniture, household items M 9 DONJEK ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 30, 9am-12noon, miscellaneous household items, Aladdin lamp, yukon photos, women’s clothing size 6-8, recreation gear, Minn Kota electric trolling motor, freighter canoe M VANIER SECONDARY SCHOOL, 16 DUKE ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday April 30, multi-group fundraising garage sale in support of Vanier and HiddenValley student attending Global finals for DestinationImagination in Tennessee.

668-1040.

M 13 LIARD ROAD, Riverdale. Saturday, April 30, 9am-1:30pm. HH & kitchen items, linens, gardening supplies, misc tools, furniture. No early birds.

TAKHINI NORTH M 30 ANTWERP, Takhini North, Saturday April 30, 9am-1pm, large garage sale, household furniture, dishes, clothes, toys etc, almost free

SUNDAY, MAY 1ST COPPER RIDGE M 1 KODIAK PLACE, Copper Ridge.

Sunday, May 1, 9am-noon. Lots of kid things, ages 0-8.

M 55 DRIFT DRIVE, Copper Ridge.

Sunday, May 1, 11am-2pm. Supplies from The Watershed, Desks, bar, chairs, utensils.67 NORTH Star Drive, Copper Ridge, Saturday April 30, 8:30am-1pm, multi-family, lots of baby items & other household junk, no early birds please DOWNTOWN M 4046-4TH AVENUE, Downtown, Sunday May 1, 9am-4pm HIDDEN VALLEY M 15 MACPHERSON ROAD, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-4pm, bikes, BBQ, household items M 13 MACPHERSON ROAD, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-3pm, tools, plumbing, antiques, camping gear, art, household & yard items, small appliances, cancelled if raining PORTER CREEK M 88 TAMARACK DRIVE, Porter Creek, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May 1, 9am-2pm, household items TAKHINI SOUTH M 143 FALAISE PLACE, Takhini.

Sunday, May 1, 9am-2pm. Multifamily garage sale with silent auction. Fundraiser to send Yukon Women’s Transition Home Society to international conference Dignity 2016.

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AR-One Travel Trailer STARTING AT

$20,995

Adventurer Truck Camper

Stk#: 42335

STARTING AT

$23,995

Stk#: 46253

RPOD Travel Trailer STARTING AT

$31,995

Stk#: 46045

**Powersports not included

Bullet Travel Trailer STARTING AT

$33,995

Stk#: 42383

Adventurer Class C STARTING AT

Stk#: 36257

BONUS CASH CARD REWARD DOLLARS!

$$$

Over

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Buy a new RV, get $500 Buy a used RV, get $250

WHITEHORSE

$40,995

15,0iz0es0 In Pr

Octane Toy Hauler STARTING AT

$42,995**

Stk#: 43912

$15,000 NATIONAL GRAND PRIZE POOL

Lucky winners will share a total of $15,000 toward purchases of any RV. Grand prizes will be drawn from entries collected from all Fraserway RV locations nationwide. Details at dealerships.

*Pa *Parts Parts discounts apply ap to select in-stock items only. All Cash Card holders will earn 10% (versus 5% regular offer) back ck in Reward Dollars Dol on all in-stock and catalogue items at this event only. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.

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