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hitehorse city staff presented recommendations to council May 29 which would open up trails in Porter Creek, Takhini and Whistle Bend designated to motorized vehicles.

Council heard at the standing committee meeting that the trail is already used unofficially by motorized vehicles.

Some residents of these neighbourhoods are concerned about the motorized use designation and how it will affect pedestrians who use the trails.

Julie Jay, who lives in Whistle Bend, said people of all ages and mobility use the trail daily, and that the use of motorized vehicles on the trail would increase if it were fully designated. She raised particular concerns for senior citizens living in the area and pointed out that there is a long-term care facility along the trail where elderly people frequently walk.

Jay said that if the designation goes through, it will be hard to undo if it is found to be inappropriate for the area later, when more people move into the area.

“The damage to the quality of life to the majority of trail users in Whistle Bend will be irreversible,” she said.

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Some residents are concerned about a proposal to open up trails in Whistle Bend, Takhini and Porter Creek to motorized vehicles. is based on a review of the 2007 trail plan conducted by a neighbourhood trail task force formed in February 2016, city staff said.

The task force was made up of members of the Porter Creek Community Association, Whistle Bend Neighbourhood Association and others. The task force recommended the change in designation after conducting a set of surveys in June, one at a public service meeting with 15 respondents, and one online survey with 67 respondents.

Coun. Roslyn Woodcock, however, said there was some uncertainty as to whether the trail was actually already designated for motorized use. She said she believed that it

was.

There was some quibbling amongst council and city staff about this, with city staff and some councillors arguing the trails had been designated for motorized use at earlier public meetings, when Whistle Bend was first being built.

Coun. Dan Boyd said he didn’t think that was possible, as no one could recall council voting on it.

City staff were unable to present a record of the designation vote at the time of the meeting.

“I’m not really sold on the idea that this is designated,” said Boyd. “I’d like to see the record of this.”

“I have a hard time seeing the logic of having that paved trail motorized …

Services Minister Pauline Frost didn’t provide a specific date for the closure of Macaulay Lodge.

“I can confirm that we have a very specific plan.

We’ve met with residents.

Each member of Macaulay Lodge will be dealt with on

an individual-needs basis.

They will go to the facilities they choose, that best align with their specific needs,” Frost said.

She added that residents have known for two years that the lodge is closing.

and I’m having a hard time following the logic of how this was designated.”

City staff are putting together a timeline for the designation in an attempt to clarify the uncertainty around the designation.

There were also concerns about low numbers of participants in the use surveys, which staff said showed “a strong request by residents” to allow motorized vehicles.

“I’m just looking at the numbers,” said Coun.

Samson Hartland. “I feel like we’re a little short.

Only 67 people took the survey…. Is there a better way to collect the data?”

Staff said there were initially supposed to be two trails — one motorized and one non-motorized — but the territorial funding was cut for the project and the second trail was scrapped.

“I don’t remember that,” said Coun. Rob Fendrick. “I could be wrong … but two trails would solve the problem.”

Staff said it would also be possible to change the designation later, when Whistle Bend is fully built and settled.

“I don’t know if it’s wise to keep refreshing every time a house gets built,” said Mayor Dan Curtis. “I think we need to look at the long term.”

Council will vote on the issue June 5.

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‘Courage and strength and hope’: inquiry wraps up in Whitehorse Ashley Joannou & Sharon Nadeem News Reporters

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o one in the room would have held it against William Carlick if he had been angry.

In April his sister, Wendy, was killed. Police are investigating her death as a homicide.

A decade ago, Wendy’s daughter, Angel, was murdered just before her high school graduation.

No one has been charged in that case.

Carlick, the last person to testify at the Whitehorse hearings of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, didn’t talk about anger. Instead he spoke about his spirituality and how it has helped him cope.

“We need to allow our spiritual ways and practice to be a big part of what we’re doing here today. If I didn’t have that I would sit here and tell you that everything we’re dealing with is so impossible,” he said.

“But when I look at the Creator and the ancestors that are here to help us, the thing that they tell us is nothing is impossible.”

Carlick ended the day by having the entire room stand and pray in a circle.

About 14 families testified publicly over three emotional days in Whitehorse. Many more gave statements privately.

The commissioners have been tasked with studying the causes of high rates of violence against Indigenous women and coming up with recommendations to make things better.

Chief commissioner Marion Buller got choked up during her closing remarks when she thanked the families for sharing their stories.

“In three days we’ve heard many stories of loss, we’ve heard anger, we’ve heard pain, but we’ve also heard courage and strength and hope.”

If Wendy Carlick was still alive, it would be easy to image her being one of the grieving family members who would have testified this week.

Following her daughter’s death, Wendy Carlick became an advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women in the territory.

She was found dead,

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Terry Ladue holds a eagle feather to his face after speaking of his mother Jane Dick Ladue’s murder at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls taking place in Whitehorse on Thursday. along with Sarah MacIntosh, earlier this year in a home in Whitehorse.

It was Carlick’s son who provided a particularly affecting moment this week. An emotional Alex Carlick interrupted the testimony of another family May 31 to speak about his mother.

“My mom was like the greatest person ever and everyday I’m crying because she was taken from me, just like my sister,” he said.

“I see no cops around here because they never did nothing for anything that I went through. I lost everything, the closest family that I had.”

Stories of multiple generations of families impacted by trauma were common throughout the testimony.

Many spoke about about themselves or their loved ones attending residential school and struggling with violence, abuse and addictions growing up.

“It wasn’t so much what they did to me there, it’s what they took me from,” said Greta Jack, whose 14-year-old sister Barbara was killed and found on Grey Mountain.

Jack said people were afraid to offer evidence about her sister’s death because they were afraid of the police.

“We were taught don’t say anything, the police

are going to come and get your kids, don’t say anything the police are going to come and take your mother.”

Terry Ladue was taken away from his family during the Sixties Scoop.

“The effect it had on me is very simple. I don’t know how to love,” he said.

His mother, Jane Dick-Ladue was beaten to death in 1970. Ladue said he “stuck a needle in his arm for 13 years trying to kill the pain.

Drinking, trying to kill the pain. Wondering why we weren’t wanted.”

He said he doesn’t trust the people running the inquiry.

“I really don’t trust people like you guys. I don’t trust the government, I don’t trust the RCMP.” In his experience the

police are only responsible for taking away children and throwing people in jail, he said.

“If I see this fall apart I’ll never trust again.”

Listening to his brother’s story was a powerful moment for Shaun LaDue, who hadn’t heard Terry’s side of the story before.

“We all have our own [story] and it was amazing to hear him enunciate his pain and hurt and get it out there,” he said.

The commission has faced criticism over the way it was organized and how it communicated with families.

Lawyer Joan Jack said the requirement to swear in witnesses before they testify does not follow Indigenous law.

“It doesn’t mean anything to us to swear on a

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Bryan Jack smudges prior to speaking at the Inquiry in Whitehorse on Thursday.

bible or eagle feather,” she added.

Jack and her family were not asked to swear in before their testimony and were dressed in their red Tlingit regalia, which she said means that they were “standing in their truth.”

Jack raised questions about the aftercare following the inquiry.

“There was a lot of help here, which was wonderful. But then what? It’s like ripping open an old scar and you’re bleeding all over,” she said. (For more on aftercare, see story page 4.)

Despite the concerns, for some families this was the beginning of a healing process. Ross River resident Yvonne Shorty testified on May 30 with her family on behalf of their grandmother, who was murdered 25 years ago. They are still waiting for answers.

“What our grandmother taught us when we were very young was family unity and when she passed away, there was none. Now, being here as a family unit has brought our family closer,” she said.

Being able to share her pain and disappointment in the lack of response from the justice system was important to Shorty.

Joy O’Brien, cousin of Tina Washpan, whose body was found near

Dawson Creek, B.C., in 1990, agreed that having a stage for these stories was essential.

“Giving a voice to the families for their missing and murdered loved ones is amazing. Canada needs to hear those things. They are harsh but this is what our people live through every day,” she said.

Through their testimony many families provided the commission with recommendations.

Those include changes to the justice system, more education and better access to traditional ways of healing.

Many raised concerns about the way police handled their cases. Yukon RCMP superintendent Brian Jones said he didn’t want to talk about specifics before the inquiry’s final report comes out.

“I know that we investigate missing persons cases and homicides cases differently now than we used to.”

For the most part police stayed away from the hearings. The Yukon RCMP’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls liaison was at the hearings periodically over the three days, he said.

In one case she was asked to sit with a family while they testified.

“Families do not forget.

The loss of their loved ones is real and ongoing,” Jones said.

Doris Anderson, president of the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Circle, said she’d like to see some of the recommendations from Yukon families in the commission’s final report.

She said she’d support the idea of an annual family gathering for those who have lost loved ones.

“At that time they get to share so many stories and so many similarities.

Families also share the ways they dealt with it and moved forward.”

Anderson said she’s glad the commission has agreed to come back to the territory. She thinks more families will want to speak.

“Some families are still dealing with some pretty raw stuff and I think when the commission comes back that would be a great opportunity for them to tell their stories as well.”

Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com and Sharon Nadeem at sharon.nadeem@yukon-news.com

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s the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls wrapped up its first set of Whitehorse hearings June 1, staff said plans were already in place to help families cope with the emotional toll that may have come from testifying.

Health director Terrellyn Fearn said inquiry officials helped families come up with plans for how to take care of themselves before, during and after the inquiry was over.

Phone calls to check-in could start as early as today, she said.

“When we leave we want to make sure that they’re rooted in support here.”

The type of support will be different for each family, she said. For some people it might mean a call or two from inquiry staff to check in. Others might need more attention.

Fearn said her staff started working with people before the inquiry began to get a sense of what supports they already had in place.

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A lot of the families who testified this week were involved in the federal government’s support for survivors of residential school and already had a support worker they brought with them to the inquiry, she said.

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In some cases people were telling their story for the first time at the inquiry and so might not have support organized at home, Fearn said.

The inquiry recently signed two contracts with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Whitehorse’s Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools (CAIRS) to cover the cost of counselling.

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“Our intention is not to overburden supports that are already in the community, but to strengthen (them),” Fearn said.

Each contract is worth up to $25,000 and goes until December 31, 2018.

Fearn said Health Canada signed similar contracts to cover counselling for survivors of residential schools.

“As that process is winding down, there’s going to be limited opportunity for some of those workers,” she said. “So we are engaging a contract with them so they can keep those workers onboard so they can continue the support work with the families after we leave.”

The inquiry has also set up a 24-hour crisis line for people in need.

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Conservation officers scrambling to keep up with bear sightings Lori Garrison News Reporter

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series of human-bear conflicts in recent weeks have resulted in more than a half dozen bears being killed in the southern Yukon and left conservation officers scrambling to keep up.

Yukon conservation officers are extremely busy dealing with bears, said Traolach Murchu, a spokesperson for Environment Yukon.

Two bears — one in Hidden Valley and one in Mount Lorne — had to be killed recently. Both those incidents involved livestock, which can attract bears.

Conservation officer Ken Knutson told the News in a previous interview that once bears get into a chicken coop, they will almost always return and often have to be killed as a result.

All the recent bears that had to be killed for public safety reasons have involved livestock, said Heather Ashthorn, executive director of Wildwise Yukon.

Wildwise is a non-profit organization which seeks to reduce conflicts between wild animals and humans.

According to Wildwise, 52 human-bear conflicts were reported in 2016, with 10 bears killed. Many of these conflicts involved garbage and chicken coops, the organization said in a recent pamphlet.

Ashthorn said there had been a “renaissance” in farming in the Yukon,

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A black bear crosses the South Klondike Highway in May 2015. Conservation officers in southern Yukon are currently extremely busy with bear-human interactions. with many people raising livestock like chickens and goats for their own consumption. But this has led to more interactions between bears and farmers, she said, and farmers calling reporting bears because they are concerned for their property.

Electric fencing is the best way to prevent this, said Ashthorn.

Wildwise’s bills electric fencing as “safe, easy to use and affordable.” The pamphlet said the cost of installing electric fence around a 164-square-foot

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“It’s really uncomfortable to spend money.

Electric fencing is an investment.… It’s really hard to make money as a farmer and most farmers are just feeding themselves,” said Ashthorn.

“It’s still less expensive than replacing your flock (after bears eat them).”

In order for electric fencing and other wildlife conflict reduction initiatives to work, there needs to be “significant investment by the Yukon government,” she said.

Ashthorn said it is

possible there are more bears out looking for food than usual because last year was a “very successful” year for bears, which means there are more mothers caring for cubs. The unusually dry conditions mean the green plants bears would usually be eating this time of year are not growing well, creating a shortage of food which makes human sources — such as chickens and garbage — much more attractive.

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actions this year are higher than last year.

Environment Yukon didn’t respond to a request for current and historical numbers, including the number of bear-human conflicts reported to conservation officers each year and the number of bears killed in previous years.

Environment Yukon could not confirm that it keeps this data.

“We are quite busy at the moment with bear-related activity. There is significantly less rainfall than normal in Yukon for the month of May and this is affecting the availability of natural food sources for bears.

As a result, this is a high risk time for human-bear conflict. Conservation officers have to prioritise public safety over requests for data,” Murchu wrote in an email.

A sow and three cubs were recently seen near Haines Junction, the environment department said in a May 30 press release.

It asked that people take care to properly manage attractants.

“Managing attractants takes little effort and shows respect for bears.

Bears are food motivated animals that will take the easiest meal they can get … no one wants wildlife to die needlessly,” the release said.

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Ashthorn said. “They won’t just sit around and not eat.”

Christina Macdonald, executive director of the Yukon Conservation Society, said that there used to be a page on the Environment Yukon website where you could look at bear-human conflicts on a map and see how many had been killed, but that has since been removed.

Macdonald said the lack of public information on bears and the way conservation officers handle bear-human conflicts is a problem.

“How do conservation officers make calls on conflicts?” she said.

There are a few “hotspots” of bear research, such as Kluane Park, she said, but she hasn’t seen much work done beyond limited areas.

“I think our understanding of bears (in the territory) is almost zilch,” she said.

Macdonald said the recent online grizzly bear conservation and management survey conducted by Environment Yukon was “interesting.” The survey closed May 27.

“When I see a survey I tend to be skeptical because a survey is a great way to diffuse a potentially volatile subject like grizzly conservation … because no one knows what other people are saying,” she said.

“This management plan is the first for bears (in the Yukon) and will be an important one for setting the tone.”

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Parks Canada proposal to expand the campground at Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park may offer some relief for frustrated Whitehorse-area campers.

The territory’s busiest campgrounds fall within a two-hour drive from Whitehorse and it is notoriously difficult to get a campsite in the area. Kathleen Lake is just inside this radius.

The upgrade proposal must be approved by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board and is open for public comment until June 10. It includes a new campground loop with a minimum of 15 new campsites, five pull-

through and 10 back-in.

Additionally, about five new “oTENTik” sites, the first in the Yukon, would be created. Parks Canada describes oTENTiks as “a cross between a tent and

a rustic cabin” offering “a unique blend of homey comfort and a taste of outdoor adventure.” Each of the family-friendly units can sleep up to six people, but visitors are

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It costs $15.70 per night to camp at Kathleen Lake, plus an additional $8.80 per day if visitors wish to have campfires.

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Canoeists set off from the Kathleen Lake day-use area on an early morning paddle in 2015. Parks Canada is proposing to expand and upgrade the campground at the popular lake.

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The other proposed upgrades include a new natural playground, kitchen pavilion, boathouse, and new trails.

Pending approval, work on the upgrades would take place from 20172021, largely outside of peak season to minimize disturbances to campers.

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Green’s laundromat was the only one downtown, posing a problem for the city’s residents, particularly short-term residents.

“A lot of people are upset by the closing down of my laundromat but then I explain the figures to them and they understand,” Green said.

Residents will have to turn to Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park, which operates a laundromat about one kilometre away from the town. But Terri Turai, owner of Bonanza Gold, says that they too will have to consider whether they can remain open once they receive their bill.

“We’re dreading our

bill in August. We don’t know how we’re going to survive this,” she said.

Laundromats aren’t the only businesses to be affected by the latest rates. Peter Jenkins, a former Dawson mayor and the owner of Eldorado Hotel, says that his water and sewer bills are at an all-time high. Jenkins is further frustrated by the city’s lack of answers.

“I have approached them many, many times and I haven’t received anything,” he said. Jenkins wrote an open letter to the city asking for an explanation for the increase in rates, which has been circulated around business owners in Daw-

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Jenkins’ letter demanded to see a study justifying the increases, and said the city has increased the commercial water and sewer tax rates by 13 and 15 per cent respectively.

But Mayor Wayne Potoroka said that the city set the rates for this year in 2016 using a study commissioned by the city in 2015. He said the increase won’t be as high as business owners were expecting. An error occurred while setting the commercial rates, which caused the increase to be applied twice.

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Silver to lobby for caribou, highway funding in Washington Andrew Seal News Reporter

Premier Sandy Silver will head to Washington, D.C., next week, leading a delegation of seven premiers as chair of the Council of the Federation.

Issues such as trade, energy, border security, and agriculture will be on the agenda. However, Silver intends to raise two other Yukon-specific issues as well, namely the protection of the Porcupine caribou herd in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Shakwak Agreement for funding the upgrading of the Haines Road and the northern portion of the Alaska Highway.

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specifically,” said Silver, who will be in the U.S. capital June 5-8.

The delegation comes at a pivotal time. On May 31, U.S. interior secretary, Ryan Zinke, pledged to open Alaska’s North Slope to new development while speaking at a conference hosted by Alaska Oil and Gas Association, the Alaska Dispatch News reported.

Zinke also thanked President Trump for ending the “war on North American energy” and said that while the climate is changing, much about the process isn’t understood, ADN reported. The next day, Trump formally announced that the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Oil drilling in ANWR has been debated for the past U.S.-Canada border.

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the blaze about 50 km northwest of Tok had burned about 220 hectares as of Thursday afternoon.

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amounts of oil.

The herd is integral to the culture and food supply of the Gwich’in people, who have long lobbied against oil drilling in ANWR. “This is high on our priorities because this is

our way of life, our culture and our history. This is a Yukon culture and a Yukon history,” said Silver, adding that the trip to Washington is an opportunity to amplify the voices of Indigenous lobbyists.

Meanwhile, the official Opposition Yukon Party has been critical of Silver as he prepares for the trip, tweeting June 1 that the “Premier of Yukon doesn’t know what the agenda for Washington is and he doesn’t even know who is attending.”

This was in response to a comment made by Silver during question period on June 1: “I believe — and I might be corrected — that Premier McNeil is going to be the premier who will be chairing the conversation when it comes to energy.”

The Yukon Party claimed, also on Twitter,

The fire hasn’t affected traffic and no homes or structures have been threatened.

Tim Mowry, a spokesperson for the Alaska Division of Forestry Fire

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Premier Sandy Silver will be leading a delegation of seven Canadian premiers to Washington, D.C. next week.

that according to the Council of the Federation, McNeil isn’t attending the delegation. However, the council’s official website does list McNeil as an attendee.

The two parties do seem to be collaborating on the issue of Shakwak funding.

The United States hasn’t contributed any money for road upgrades and repairs since 2012. The affected highways run through Yukon Party MLA Wade Istchenko’s riding of Kluane and see predominantly American traffic.

Premier Silver has endorsed a letter written by Istchenko to Global Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, asking for her to raise the issue with U.S. officials.

Silver has also discussed the Shakwak with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

outlook, the threat of wildfires is expected to be normal or below normal for northwestern states, including Alaska.

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OTTAWA he first people who suffer when payroll taxes go up are young Canadians and new entrants into the workforce.” — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.

— Newly minted Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer was hoping to lure young voters into the Tory tent this week when he said “payroll taxes” ultimately hurt new and young workers —a key constituency in 2015’s Liberal election win.

Such workers would be left behind if increased payroll costs, linked to plans to expand the Canada Pension Plan, dissuaded businesses from making new hires, Scheer argued.

“This is the great lie of the left,” he said — ”that they hurt the people they claim to help.”

How much truth is there to Scheer’s statement?

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” (complete methodology below).

This one earns a rating of ”a little baloney” — the statement is mostly accurate but more information is required.

payroll taxes.

When looking at cost reductions, a 2014 Queen’s University paper found that employment rates increased between one and two per cent for young workers between the ages of 18 and 24 when the federal government offered would-be employers rebates on EI premiums.

The Liberals promised to do something similar in their election platform, but have yet to follow through on the pledge.

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Scheer’s argument stems from a concern the Conservatives have voiced for years: increased Canada Pension Plan premiums dampen employer interest in expanding workforces because of increased labour costs.

Over seven years beginning in 2019, CPP premiums will be gradually increased as the program is expanded, resulting in a one per cent increase in the premiums paid by employers and employees.

That’s about $408 more per year coming off paycheques — hence the Conservative “payroll tax” label.

The Tories point to 2014 research by the International Monetary Fund on youth employment in Europe that suggests a one per cent increase in payroll taxes can increase youth unemployment by between 0.3 and 1.3 per cent, compared to 0.5 per cent for adults. Likewise, Scheer’s staff point to a 2011 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) paper that said it is “reasonable to conclude” that higher labour taxes affect unemployment.

A University of Calgary study this year found higher corporate income tax rates tend to result in lower wages for workers. Older research papers suggest similar effects on wages in Colombia and Chile from changes in

Markets decide how best to deal with the costs of payroll taxes, be it through increased consumer prices or reduced shareholder revenues, but they mostly materialize through lower wages, Companies decide best on how to deal with the costs of payroll taxes, either by passing the extra cost along to consumers in the form of higher prices, cutting dividends to shareholders or — as is most often the case — by cutting wages, said Ken McKenzie, an economics professor at the University of Calgary who co-wrote the 2017 paper.

“Most of the action happens on lower real wages and it takes some time for this to happen,” said McKenzie, who has studied and advised Canadian and international governments on taxation.

“Companies faced with higher payroll tax costs will just give lower increases in wages, or inflation will go up because labour costs go up, and that slowly erodes the real wages.”

Businesses can adjust their spending in the face of higher labour costs by cutting back on hiring, which affects new entrants to the labour force, said Craig Alexander, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada.

Just how much the CPP premium increase, spread over several years, would affect hiring

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is unclear, but it would likely be minimal, Alexander said.

Tammy Schirle, an associate professor of economics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont., said a payroll tax that is clearly visible and directly connected to an individual benefit — saving for retirement, for instance — ought not have negative employment effects as long the benefit is of value to people.

CPP premium increases will likely reduce employment levels in the short term and be replaced in the long run by lower wages, said Ted Mallett, vice-president and chief economist with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. CFIB modelling suggests new entrants to the labour force, including youth, are likely to be disadvantaged in the long run as employers look to hire someone with more employment history.

It is possible that some employers will cut back on their private pension plans as a way to neutralize the effects of a CPP premium increase, but it’s unclear by how much, Mallet said. Employees, too, will likely cut back a bit on retirement savings, he added.

THE VERDICT There is evidence to support Scheer’s comments about the general effects of payroll taxes. His statement, however — one of his first as Opposition leader — lands a rating of “a little baloney” because of a shortage of evidence when it comes to young workers.

“For political reasons, you can see why he would say that. His comments, as far as I can see, weren’t totally offside. He’s basically saying that payroll taxes may actually hurt people,” McKenzie said.

“He focused on young people, and that’s an area where there’s not a lot of empirical work, because most payroll taxes affect everybody.”

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n a reversal of the Klondike stampede, people from the Yukon are now rushing southwards to Skagway over the Trail of ‘98 in search for a rare and valuable commodity.

Skagway’s new legal marijuana shop sold out of bud over the Victoria Day weekend and, according to the staff, visiting Yukoners did more than their share to clear the shelves.

On behalf of you, the reader, I was determined to investigate the impact of this commodity trade on the Yukon’s balance of payments and made an economic fact-finding mission to the Remedy Shoppe.

The neat and well-organized retail outlet is on 3rd Avenue, across from Glacier Smoothies. Even though there is minimal street signage other than a green

light, you just have to look for a cluster of parked vehicles with Yukon plates.

Patrons have to show identification at the door to prove they are 21 years old. Inside there are friendly staff, happy to explain the product to customers or the business model and regulatory regime to visiting economists. The merchandising is well done, with a variety of bud, edible marijuana treats, hats, shirts and paraphernalia.

The product is highly regulated. They had more bud supplies in Skagway, but were unable to sell them to Yukoners on the long weekend since the testing lab in Anchorage had not completed its work on those batches.

The edibles come in caramels, cookies, brownies and other varieties.

They are sold in units with 5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient most of interest to customers. For example, a package of Frozen Budz brand Dank Chip Cookies from Fairbanks has two cookies, with half a cookie containing 5 milligrams.

The packaging is a sealed

black plastic sachet that brought back memories of my chemotheraphy drugs.

The label says “Warning Contains Cannabis” and “KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.” The instructions on the back say “Break the cookie in half at the serving size line for one serving containing 5 mg of THC. Wait approximately 1 hour to feel the full effect of the infused product.”

It also warns that the product was “produced on equipment that processed nuts.”

The package cost US$40, or US$10 per dose, plus US$2.00 in local sales tax for the Skagway Borough.

Alaskans tell me there has been some complaining that legal marijuana is more expensive than the black-market variety. This is due in part to taxes, the cost of testing and complying with packaging and other regulations, and the overhead associated with retail space. The Alaska Dispatch News of Anchorage reports that an eighth of an ounce of bud costs in the $60-$88 range legally, while ADN says black-market weed in urban Alaska is around

US$40 for the same amount.

One customer of the Remedy Shoppe, who seemed to also have a certain familiarity with black-market marijuana, suggested that the legal shops are more popular with newcomers to marijuana, middle-aged customers who like the convenience and legality, and those who like to know where their weed comes from and how strong it is.

Given the price difference, I expect the black market will continue to operate in parallel for the long term.

In addition to the general sales tax revenues generated for Skagway through its local sales tax (there is no Alaska or federal sales tax), the business also generates weed tax revenues for the state. ADN says that Alaska takes US$50 per ounce, and that Anchorage has an additional special five per cent marijuana sales tax.

The latter raised US$57,000 for the city in March. The March take for the state-level taxes was US$220,229 based on 225 pounds of marijuana and 169 pounds of “trim” sold that month by the more than 25 legal grow-

ers in Alaska.

What could this kind of revenue stream work out to for the Yukon government, if marijuana were legalized in Canada and a similar kind of tax system set up? We don’t have city or territorial sales taxes, so GST revenue would go to Ottawa. Taking the state’s March excise-tax revenues and annualizing them, then converting to Canadian dollars and adjusting for the difference between the Alaska and Yukon populations, gets to around $190,000 in tax revenue per year.

This doesn’t look like a cash cow for the Yukon government, although the Alaskan market is still getting set up and is likely to grow in future months.

We also don’t know what the long term effects might be in terms of increased usage. Quest Diagnostics, a drug-testing company, recently released the results of a study of more than 10 million US workplace drug tests over 12 years. Marijuana positivity through oral fluid testing in the general U.S. workforce increased from 5.1 per cent in 2013 to 8.9 per cent in 2016. The increase was nationwide,

but somewhat more pronounced in 2016 for states like Colorado and Washington that legalized earlier than others.

Tourism operators in the Yukon have often complained that the first thing Yukoners do with visitors is recommend they visit Skagway. Until Canada has legalized marijuana, Skagway now has yet another attraction. But tourists, and their Yukon friends, who visit the Remedy Shoppe should pay attention to the helpful warning posters on the wall. Marijuana is for the over 21 crowd only, and there are limits on amounts and where you can use it.

Obviously you shouldn’t drive or operate chainsaws after enjoying the product.

And don’t forget: marijuana is still illegal at the border.

Customs officers who find Remedy Shoppe packaging in your car will find it even more interesting than I did.

likely see increased sales as the working poor found themselves with greater spending power.

Paying a carbon tax is an investment in the life-support system of the planet. If we have to pay more for fossil fuels, we’ll think more seriously about renewables.

And I, for one, wouldn’t even want a rebate if I saw that my tax dollars were being spent to build renewable energy infrastructure — more wind generators, more solar panels etc. That is the most worthwhile investment I can imagine.

Sometimes economic decisions are not just about pluses and minuses. They are about doing the right thing for our communities and for the earth.

have three neighbours who own dog teams. Their dogs bark and howl around the clock for hours on end.

I have lived in this neighbourhood for six years and even though we have voiced our concerns, and even though the neighbours are fully aware of how these dogs disturb our sleep and peace, they have made no attempt to resolve this problem. In fact, their responses to our concerns have not been civil and they deem us to be the troublesome ones.

Every day, I am awakened prematurely by barking and howling and it continues throughout our daily meals, while we are working in our yard, trying to have a conversation and relax with friends and family on our deck. It is never ending. I have hardly ever had one full night’s sleep since I moved here. I am exhausted when I get up each morning and struggle throughout my work days with tiredness.

The only peace I sometimes get is when it is raining.

When my husband first arrived here, there was not a single dog musher in our neighbourhood. Regardless of the dog-mushing community this area has since become, it is inconsiderate to expect everyone to have

the peace and quiet of their own homes invaded upon by almost constant noise.

We live in a wonderful place and have worked hard to build up the little paradise we have created on our property, yet the quality of our lives is severely diminished due to this issue.

In most other communities there are noise bylaws preventing neighbours, and their animals, from disturbing others between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Ninety-five percent of the people would not need bylaws such as this because they are considerate, decent citizens that work together to create a functioning community.

Unfortunately, the other five per cent of the people need to be governed by laws because they lack common sense and show a complete lack of consideration for others.

Finally, if dogs carry on for hours on end in this manner, their needs are not being met and perhaps the law and Humane Society should become involved.

Dear residents of Tagish: I congratulate you on doing the right thing. Taking action to protect your sanity, health and your quality of life is important. It appears to me this issue is more widespead than it seems.

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when people with and without dogs can live together in harmony need to be taken.

Green, and Bloc members of parliament are expected to support the motion.

The votes of just 20 Liberal MPs in support would put electoral reform back on the “to do list” for the federal Liberal government.

The trouble is, our MP, Larry Bagnell, is displaying “cold feet syndrome” about supporting a key plank of the 2015 platform — just like Justin Trudeau is.

Larry has indicated that he is likely to vote against supporting continued efforts to bring about electoral reform. If he does this, he will be breaking a key election promise and also disregarding the wishes of his constituents. In a recent poll of over 15,000 constituents in 20 ridings (commissioned by Fair Vote Canada), 70 per cent of decided participants wanted their Liberal MP to “advocate in the House of Commons that the Liberal government keep its promise, and change our system to proportional representation in time for the next election.”

Mr. Bagnell, will you please do the right thing, on behalf of constituents who supported you based on this promise, and support this vote in the House of Commons?

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 is a Ma Murray award-winner for best columnist.

LETTERS Hiking minimum wage an investment Yukon Party and Liberal MLAs voted down an increase to the minimum wage. Members of the Yukon Party continue to make a carbon tax sound like a great financial hardship. Yes, some businesses will have higher costs, in the first case, and Yukoners will have to pay more for fossil fuels in the second case, although that tax could be administered in a way that makes it revenue neutral.

But here’s the thing.

Money has greater implications than just a plus or minus figure in a bank statement. No matter how, or for what reason, money is spent, you are not only purchasing something, you are making an investment. You have choices every time you take out your wallet.

Will you invest in a small local business or a big corporation? Will you invest in growers of healthy food or manufacturers of junk food? Will you invest in lotteries or Little League?

Increasing the minimum wage is a positive way of investing in our community. Those businesses that would have to pay more to their employees would most

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Sympathy for Tagish residents When I read the article regarding Tagish’s challenges with dogs barking, I was surprised and concerned that there are obviously many more people sharing the same disturbances of sleep, peace and quiet as our family and neighbours do.

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Ava Steffens Dawson City

Electoral reform blues Kudos to Premier Silver in re-stating the territorial Liberal promise to undertake discussions regarding electoral reform in the Yukon. After questioning from NDP leader Liz Hansen about establishing a commission on electoral reform, Silver said that “We did make that commitment in our platform in the election process” and that we should be having these conversations in the very near future. As more and more Yukoners realize that our First Past the Post electoral system is outdated in modern democracies with multiple political parties, I truly hope that an electoral commission is struck soon enough to be effective.

Federally, there is one more glimmer of hope for electoral reform in the form of a bill sponsored

by Nathan Cullen, which will be voted on May 31.

The motion is in support of the recommendations of the all-party committee on electoral reform. This is a free vote, and the NDP,

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Federal government offers $867M to help lumber sector weather softwood tariffs Canadian Press OTTAWA atural Resources Minister Jim Carr is announcing $867 million in financial supports to help lumber producers and employees weather the impact of punishing new U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood exports.

The package announced today includes loans and loan guarantees to help cushion the blow for forestry companies and to

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The help includes $260 million to help diversify the market base for Canadian lumber products, allow the indigenous forestry sector to explore new initiatives and extend work-sharing agreement limits to minimize layoffs.

The money also includes measures to support workers who want to upgrade their skills and transition to a different industry.

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“These actions defend

the interests of Canadians against the U.S. Department of Commerce’s imposition of countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber and build upon recent efforts made to ensure the continued growth and vibrancy of this sector,” Carr said.

“The government of Canada continues to forcefully press our American counterparts to rescind this unfair and unwarranted trade action while remaining confident that a negotiated settlement is not only possible, but in the best interests of both countries.”

The government has been careful to characterize the money as a support package, not a bailout, in order to avoid running further afoul of protectionist forces in the United States.

On April 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce slapped countervailing import duties as high as 24 per cent on Canadian softwood, arguing Canada unfairly subsidizes its industry by keeping the price of logging artificially low.

Carr has repeatedly called those allegations baseless, saying the U.S.

has lost repeatedly when challenged by Canada before the World Trade Organization or under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

A negotiated settlement on softwood expired in 2015, triggering the latest round of tariffs. Canada and the U.S. continue to try to reach another negotiated settlement.

On Wednesday, the Conference Board of Canada released a report saying Canadian softwood producers would pay $1.7 billion in duties a year and cut 2,200 jobs and $700 million in U.S. exports over the next two years before the dispute is settled.

On June 9, the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to decide an anti-dumping claim against Canadian softwood producers, and is expected to add as much as another 10 per cent tariff on top of the countervailing duties.

Canada can’t file an appeal of the tariffs until early next year because the final determinations from the U.S. government on the softwood issue won’t be made until late fall.

It took Canada four years to reach a negotiated settlement the last time, and 15,000 workers lost their jobs in the first year alone. Canadian producers paid about $5 billion in duties then, 80 per cent of which had to be returned to them as part of the negotiated settlement.

This time around, a low Canadian dollar and high market demand for softwood is helping to cushion the blow.

The aid package will include a push to get Canadian companies to do more of the value-added work on softwood in Canada. That means instead of exporting raw logs, Canadian companies use the logs to make doors and window frames, furniture and countertops.

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Cities ask Liberals to move money faster to deal with social housing backlog Jordan Press Canadian Press

OTTAWA unicipal leaders want the federal government to speed up its vaunted infrastructure plan so cities don’t have to wait 10 years for badly needed housing cash.

The Liberal budget this year set aside $11.2 billion to tackle a growing need for affordable housing in Canada’s cities, with most of the money set to flow after 2022.

That’s part of $81.2 billion the Liberals earmarked for the next phase of their infrastructure program. The government is working out the details, such as what projects will be eligible for the cash, through ongoing talks with provinces and territories.

Representatives from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are sitting down with cabinet ministers to urge the Liberals to find a way to shift spending forward.

“We’ve been talking

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Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson speaks as Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi, left, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, right, look on during a press conference at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference Ottawa June 1. about this affordable housing crisis, and particularly (the) social housing crisis, for almost a decade and we

can’t wait for year 11 of the $81-billion plan to really see dollars flow,” Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said

in an interview.

“There’s an opportunity to act with more urgency for housing, and so we’ll

continue to press that point.”

Iveson, who chairs the federation’s big-city mayors

caucus, said he and other city leaders plan to make housing and infrastructure a key theme with cabinet ministers taking part in the federation’s annual meeting this week in the national capital.

Cities have projects ready to go to either upgrade the existing stock of affordable housing, some of which is in desperate need of repair, or build new units to alleviate long waiting lists for units in the country’s biggest cities.

Without details about the federal program, those projects can’t move forward, Iveson said.

The money can’t flow without provinces signing on to funding agreements.

The Liberals intend to cover up to 40 per cent of municipal projects under the upcoming phase of the plan, and mayors are hoping provinces agree to cover a similar share of the cost.

Iveson said the federal government will need to make that case despite the fact that provinces are wrestling with their own complicated political and fiscal realities.

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Couillard urges feds to consult Quebec’s plan to eventually reopen the Constitution “We’re not reopening the Constitution.”

The Canadian Press obtained a copy of Couillard’s thinking on Quebec’s place within Canada, a 200-page founding document entitled, “Quebecers: Our Way of Being Canadians.”

“We are Quebecers.

Our nation is the founder of the country,” Couillard said. ”We will engage in dialogue with other Canadians. As for the reaction of the prime minister of Canada, he will have an opportunity, I believe, to react again when he reads the document.”

The document states the famous “five conditions” for approval first set out by former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa in 1986: recognition of Quebec as a distinct society, limits on federal spending power, guaranteed Quebec representation on the Supreme Court, a

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uebec Premier Philippe Couillard called on the prime minister to read his plan on eventually launching new constitutional talks before closing the door on the matter.

Speaking at the provincial legislature, Couillard said Thursday the plan is to reach out beyond the government in Ottawa and talk to citizens across the provinces and territories with an eye to creating favourable conditions that could lead to the eventual reopening of constitutional negotiations and to Quebec finally approving the 1982 Constitution.

“What we are proposing today is not a constitutional approach,” Couillard said. “That is the ultimate destination.

It is first of all a process of resuming dialogue and understanding between the peoples who formed this country.”

Justin Trudeau threw cold water on the Quebec government’s plan to reopen the constitutional debate even before Couillard could formally present it later Thursday.

Responding to a Canadian Press report that Quebec is embarking on a broad national discussion in the coming months in the hopes of having the province’s distinct character officially recognized, Trudeau dismissed it as a

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Parti Quebecois Leader Jean-Francois Lisee said Couillard’s move suggests that all is not well between Quebec and Canada.

“I want to salute the fact that he recognizes the problem,” Lisee said. “He’s been in denial for the last three years, saying that there was no problem with Quebec within Canada.

And now, he says the problem is so great that we have to change — and I’m quoting here — ‘so that Quebecers do not feel like exiles in their own country.’”

Lisee said he wants to hear what Couillard will propose.

“If you want to fix a problem, the first thing to do is to recognize its existence. And today, at last, he recognizes the problem,” he said.

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Despite Trump, cleaner energy growth expected to carry on Michael Biesecker Associated Press

WASHINGTON resident Donald Trump may have abandoned U.S. pledges to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming, but that step seems unlikely to stall the push to adopt cleaner forms of energy.

Around the world, coalfired power plants are being shuttered as governments and private companies invest billions in wind turbines and solar farms.

Even in regions of the U.S. where coal is plentiful, electric utilities are increasingly shifting to cheaper, cleaner-burning natural gas. In the absence of federal action to address climate change, some left-leaning states such as California and New York are moving ahead with ambitious clean-energy policies of their own.

Trump announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord during a Rose Garden event Thursday afternoon. The Paris accord

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was negotiated by President Barack Obama in 2015.

Reports of the impending move by the American president triggered statements of support for the climate accord from scores of world leaders. At a meeting of the G7 in Sicily last week, only Trump refused to reaffirm their nations’ continuing support for the Paris deal, which was signed by nearly 200 countries.

“A U.S. withdrawal from Paris will be a disappointment to the climate community, but it may also embolden other countries to fill the void left by the U.S. and take on a greater leadership role,” said Glen Peters, a Norwegian scientist who tracks global carbon emissions. “The declines in U.S. emissions in the last decade have largely happened without strong climate policies, and a withdrawal from the Paris Agreement may have minimal effect on U.S. emissions but give a hit to international morale.”

Trump, a Republican who has claimed global warming is a hoax, has moved quickly since taking

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Members of the German environment organization BUND demonstrate in Berlin Thursday June 1 with posters that read ‘Save Climate’. office to delay or block restrictions on burning of fossil fuels enacted by his predecessor that he claims are holding back economic growth. The president has pledged to reverse decades of decline in coal mining, which now accounts for fewer than 75,000 U.S. jobs.

Almost every other industrialized economy in the world is moving in the opposite direction.

On April 30, Germany established a new national record for renewable energy use with 85 per cent of all

electricity produced in the county coming from renewable sources. That same month, Scotland was able to produce an electricity surplus from its wind turbines, producing 136 per cent of the energy needed for its 3.3 million households.

The Chinese government cancelled construction of more than 100 new coalfired power plants earlier this year, announcing plans to invest at least $360 billion in green-energy projects by 2020. It is a building boom

expected to create an estimated 13 million jobs.

Though it remains the largest global carbon emitter, China also leads the world in total installed solar and wind capacity. China generates about 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources, compared to about 13 per cent in the U.S. “President Trump is ceding the future to the Germans, the Chinese, the Indians, and other nations rather than having the United States continue to lead the world on clean energy solutions,” said Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass. “By creating the clean energy technologies here at home and then deploying them around the world, we can have job creation that is good for all creation.”

Coal is the dirtiest of fossil fuels, accounting for more than three-quarters of carbon emissions from U.S. power plants despite generating less than 40 per cent of the nation’s electricity. Several of the country’s largest coal companies have sought bankruptcy protection in the last year, largely due to competition from

natural gas made cheaper and more abundant by hydraulic fracturing.

As American utilities have turned away from coal, the nation has seen a corresponding decline in carbon emissions. Still, the United States remains the world’s second largest emitter of carbon dioxide.

Scientists warn that any delay in weaning the country off fossil fuels could exacerbate the negative effects of climate change for the rest of the globe.

Carbon dioxide stays in the air for 100 years and about one-fifth of what’s accumulated in the atmosphere over the last century came from the United States, more than any other country.

“The U.S. pulling out of Paris will not stop the fight against global warming, since almost all other countries are committed to it,” said Stefan Rahmstorf, a German climate researcher.

“But it could delay it and any delay could be detrimental, as stopping global warming before critical tipping points are crossed is a race against the clock.”

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS // WEEK 1

JUNE 1 – 10

Celebrate traditional watercraft of Canada’s North. Throughout the month of June and early July witness the construction of four northern boats including a birch bark canoe, a spruce dugout canoe, a seal skin qayaq and a moose skin boat. Enjoy stories and demonstrations by Elders and knowledge keepers, and sign up for a workshop.

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Shaping a spruce dugout canoe.

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Wayne Price Learn about river and ocean going dugout canoes, past and present.

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JUNE 3 • Fish Scale Art $55 10:00 am – Noon or 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm with Dawna Hope

JUNE 22 • Traditional Fish Net 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm with Paddy & Wayne Jim

Learn how to use dyed whitefish scales to make beautiful art.

Learn how to make sinew fishnet and conical shaped willow fish traps.

JUNE 10 & 11 • Hide Fleshing Tool Making $125 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Two day workshop) with George Roberts

JUNE 24 & 25 • Ulu Knife Making $150 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Two day workshop) with George Roberts

Make a traditional bone hide flesher for preparing moose/caribou skins.

Make a traditional ulu for scraping hides and cutting meat.

JUNE 10 & 17 • 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm JUNE 11 & 18 • 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm Bannock Making with Gramma Treesaw

JUNE 24 & 25 • Birch Bark Basket Making $150 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Two day workshop) with Christine Sam Make a birch bark basket from start to finish.

Learn how to make traditional fried bannock — YUM!!!

JUNE 17 & 18 • Drum Making $200 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Two day workshop) with Wayne Carlick

JUNE 25 • Qulliq - Traditional Inuit Oil Lamp 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with Gary Rasmussen

$100

Make an oil lamp from stone using traditional techniques.

Make a traditional 20-inch rawhide drum.

JUNE 17 & 18 • Cedar Bark Hat Making $200 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Two day workshop) with Debra Michel Learn how to make a coastal style woven cedar bark hat.

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Alaska space business tries to take off after setbacks Becky Bohrer Associated Press

JUNEAU hen most people think of Alaska, they picture its thick forests, hulking grizzly bears and soaring, snow-covered peaks.

What they might not imagine is rockets whisking defence and other payloads into space. But America’s northernmost state has that too, entering the high-tech aerospace business more than 25 years ago as it looked to diversify its oil-reliant economy.

The Alaska Aerospace Corp. hit a low point after a rocket exploded at its launch site in 2014 amid a deepening state deficit.

The governor later gave it an ultimatum: Become self-sustaining or shut down.

Today, Alaska Aerospace has rebuilt its launch site and is again showing signs of liftoff. It is no longer confined to Alaska or government contracts, recently winning, for example, a deal with Rocket Lab to track the company’s rockets and monitor its onboard systems in New Zealand.

Gov. Bill Walker said he is impressed by the corporation’s aggressive pursuit of contracts and its “transformation.” His budget office recently freed US$2.2 million in state money previously earmarked for the corporation for launch site improvements.

“Two years ago, we had a failed rocket, and we had a destroyed facility, and we had no customers,” Alaska Aerospace CEO Craig Campbell said. “We’ve turned the corner.”

Alaska sought to develop its aerospace sector in 1991 as states and private organizations looked to capture a piece of a space industry that had once been the domain of NASA. Alaska Aerospace now runs one of 10 commercial launch sites in the U.S. that are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Some are co-located with federal facilities or have buzzy partnerships.

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Campbell is tight-lipped about some of the business at Alaska Aerospace’s launch site on Kodiak Island — about 250 air miles (402 kilometres) southwest of Anchorage in the Gulf of Alaska — because of proprietary concerns.

But the remote site is well-positioned for polar launches, which often are used for communication and weather satellites and those that take images of Earth.

An advantage Alaska has over major launch sites is a lack of wait times, said Micah Walter-Range, research and analysis director for the Space Foundation, a space advocacy organization. A boom in smaller satellites tied to cheaper hardware components and other factors also presents opportunity, he said.

The corporation launched its first rocket in 1998. It had another 16 launches through 2014, when a rocket carrying an experimental Army strike weapon was blown up after taking off from Kodiak Island. All of the launches it conducted were for the federal government, including NASA. The blast, which damaged launch site facilities,

proved pivotal, coinciding with a ballooning state deficit and a diminished appetite among some Alaska legislators to put more state funding toward what some at that time saw as a money-sucking novelty.

State Rep. Scott Kawasaki, a frequent corporation critic, said Alaska Aerospace officials for the past 10 years have said things will be “wildly great.” But Kawasaki said the reality has never measured up.

Still, the Fairbanks Democrat said he’s willing to give the corporation time to prove itself amid a changing industry.

“I just don’t want them to keep overpromising because this Legislature

doesn’t have the money to bail them out in the future,” Kawasaki said.

Besides rebuilding its launch site, Alaska Aerospace opened an office in Alabama to try to better compete for aerospace business and landed a multiyear contract worth up to US$80 million, with the federal Missile Defence Agency to test its system for detecting incoming missiles.

In addition, the corporation is evaluating building a second launch site closer to the equator so it can handle a wider range of satellites. Campbell called equatorial launches the “predominate orbit to meet the majority of the Earth’s population.”

Still, Alaska Aerospace remains at a critical juncture, with several launches lined up for this year and next and high hopes for becoming more profitable and further establishing itself in the industry.

Campbell’s goal is to have at least six launches a year. So far this year, he expects two as part of the Missile Defence testing

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program and one involving a company working on a small rocket. He declined to identify the company.

The corporation has 16 staff, down from 44 when Campbell took over. It also has a contingency of about 14 contractors, many of whom are former corporation employees, he said.

State Rep. Louise Stutes, a Kodiak Republican, said an influx of activity surrounding a launch boosts

the region’s economy, though she noted the need to at times close roads for activities at the site has rankled some residents.

About 13,500 people live in the Kodiak Island Borough.

Stutes, one of two nonvoting legislative members on the corporation’s board, called the facility first-class and a great asset.

“You just think, ‘Oh my God. This is in Kodiak?’” she said.

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Trump administration aims to open more Arctic areas for oil Jennifer A. Dlouhy Bloomberg News

WASHINGTON .S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is issuing a directive aimed at spurring oil and gas development in Alaska, including a move to assess just how much crude might be lurking under the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Zinkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order, to be signed during his trip to Anchorage, also compels a rewrite of an Obamaera plan that limited oil and natural gas development in roughly half of the nearly 23 million acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The move responds to complaints from oil companies that said a plan set in 2013 is too restrictive, blocking drilling in promising areas while hampering their ability to build pipelines there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is land that was set up with the sole intention of oil and gas production; however, years of politics over policy put roughly half of the NPR-A off-limits,â&#x20AC;?

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Life and art: Two distinct artists explore melting points in Dawson City Meg Walker

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wo exhibitions by artists who see life and art as intertwined are currently on display in Dawson City.

Eyes, Water, Fire presents Tomoyo Ihaya’s work at the ODD Gallery, while Tamika Knutson’s Boreal Reverie: Coming Home is up at the Yukon School of Visual Art (SOVA).

A passion for lichen led to the design themes for the jewelry in Boreal Reverie. Knuston, a Dawsonite and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen, takes the tiny details of boreal lichens and turns them into wearable sculptures such as brooches and necklaces. Their forms are intricate without excess, and elegant yet earthy.

“Growing up in Dawson City, I’ve just always loved lichen,” she says. “There are so many layers and textures and shapes, just so much to feed your eyes.

I could feast on that for days.”

The brooches are enamel on either copper or sterling silver. What’s unique about her technique? “Different enamels have different firing points, like opaques take a little longer to fire to the ideal vitrification point,” she says.

“I push the enamels past that point. With copper and the copper in sterling silver, there are more oxides than in pure silver. So when you fire it past that two minutes, and you do three minutes, the oxides come through the enamel. And that’s how you get all these crazy different colours.”

The necklaces have clusters of blossom-like shapes, and Knutson hand-forges their silver chains. The link shapes are unique to each necklace, some like rising bubbles and some recalling leaf forms. They are created as part of the overall art piece, Knutson says.

Knutson took her first year of fine art studies in Dawson City, at the Yukon School of Visual Arts. The school has agreements with other art schools in Canada, so Knutson easily transferred to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University in Halifax.

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Tamika Knutson explains the enamelling process of one of her lichen-inspired brooches.

The move brought surprises. “Going to art school I was like ‘I’m definitely going to be in drawing and painting, classic art school stuff.’ And I did it and I enjoyed it,” Knutson says.

“But then I did jewellery at NSCAD and I was like ‘I love this. I don’t even know what it is but you’re making tiny little things and they’re beautiful and they’re precious.’”

The introductory, intermediate and senior students’ studios are all connected in the NSCAD jewellery department. The open concept allows for a free flow of ideas, Knutson says.

“I’m over here learning how to solder a ring, and the senior students will walk through with their big huge pieces and you’re like ‘Holy crap, how do you do that?’ People really push themselves in there and they’re willing

to share ideas. There’s a lot of work behind jewellery and everyone’s so helpful.

You build a lot of awesome relationships and it’s really supportive.”

Knutson presented the works in Boreal Reverie as her graduating show for her Bachelor’s degree of fine arts in jewellery design and metalsmithing.

Now back in Dawson City, she will continue making jewellery with other materials that she’s been exploring too: birch bark, beads, porcupine quills.

In the meantime, one of Knutson’s brooches will tour Ohio and Tennessee from July to next April as part of Alchemy4, a juried student exhibition sponsored by The Enamelist Society. As well, some of her birch bark pieces will show in September at a Toronto exhibition called Crafting the Future.

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lery, Tomoyo Ihaya labours at her own and others’ melting points of patience and compassion. Eyes, Water, Fire is her mixed-media exhibit of drawings, two installations and a video projection. The heart of the show grows from Ihaya’s longstanding connections with many people in the exiled Tibetan community and in India.

Originally from Japan, Ihaya earned an MFA in printmaking at the University of Alberta and then moved to Vancouver. But her life has also become deeply joined with Ladakh (often known as “Little Tibet”) and Dharamsala, both in India.

At Ihaya’s artist talk in the ODD Gallery, she described meeting many exiled Tibetans in Ladakh during a 2005 journey to India with her Buddhist meditation group. Because she grew up in Japan,

which has different but related Buddhist practices, Tibetan culture felt familiar. She was sick several times, and they took care of her, she says. She has been to India 16 times in 12 years, welcomed as part of the families.

During an artist residency in Puri, India, Ihaya went to check the news at an internet cafe. She found news of a monk who self-immolated in protest of Chinese suppression of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

It was not Ihaya’s first time hearing about this kind of protest, but it was the first time she saw a photograph of it. She felt so much pain that she rushed back to her room and began to draw a figure in white and red.

The slide on view as Ihaya told the story showed her simple room in Puri. Then came the image of that first memorial drawing: a prone red figure (heat) is half transformed into white (purification, peace), and tear-shaped ovals pour onto the figure, also calming it. The delicacy of the inks, the almost translucent colours, the flowing lines seem to contain peacefulness. Yet they also clearly express mourning.

Shortly afterward her time in Puri, Ihaya went to Dharamsala for several months. Each time a protestor self-immolated, she made a drawing of the person the same day she learned about it. She shared the drawings online immediately as a form of peaceful protest and tribute.

“It felt as if the drawings were not drawn by me but by some sort of collective consciousness of the community or minds and feelings of each protestor,” Ihaya says. She also attended and photographed every candlelight vigil held for each protestor.

Ihaya continues that practice now. Sadly, there are more deaths to commemorate. The very day she left Dawson City, a young man named Jamyang Losal set himself on fire and died. Ihaya completed a drawing before morning.

“I want these people to be remembered as if they are close friends or families of ours,” she says.

The other works in Eyes, Water, Fire expand this complexity. Ihaya exhibits in Mexico, Japan, Canada, India and Thailand, and has done artist residencies in all of these countries.

Not surprisingly, her concern for human rights is global.

The exhibition is meditative but insistent.

Her compositions are spacious and packed with emotion. She offers repeating patterns of tears, flames, and eyes: tears for cleansing and mourning; flames of destruction and resistance; eyes for crying, seeing, and sharing light.

The drawing “Refuge” (2015) shows dozens of people crammed into a rickety boat, waiting for welcome but with no land in sight. An installation of clusters of blue paper feet invokes the chilly, endless walking of refugees seeking safety. A swathe of inky eyes hovers in one corner, a metaphor for crowds of people witnessing both death and resistance.

“This is my peaceful resistance against any body of ‘power’ which focuses on profit and never-ending greed instead of on human rights,” she reflects. “It is one way of activism other than raising slogans.”

Artwork of lament is often literally dark and heavy. War memorials, for example, are often made of stone and cement. In contrast, Ihaya uses materials so fine that they seem to float.

“My drawings, especially those in Drawings from Dharamsala, are a means to transform the pain within myself while feeling pain with other people,” she explains.

“In Tibetan they use the term Ninjye, which means ‘compassion’ or ‘I feel your pain.’ Not giving pity but feeling empathy with somebody’s pain as yours.”

The lightness is part of Ihaya’s goal of transformation. Instead of being paralyzed by the heaviness of the horrors refugees face, she meditates and then acts.

Boreal Reverie: Coming Home is at the Yukon SOVA gallery until June 3. Eyes, Water, Fire is on display at the ODD Gallery until June 22.

Meg Walker is a writer and visual artist immersed in the boreal beauty of Dawson City.

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Muskox gets out of enclosure at Winnipeg zoo, but can’t make great escape Canadian Press

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innipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo is investigating how a muskox got out of its enclosure.

It happened Friday when a 200 lb. male muskox escaped its holding area, though it didn’t get out of a secondary containment area.

“What we do know is that after the fact, the gate was partially open and we have not been able to identify mechan-

ical failure at this point,” said zoo spokesman Gary Lunsford.

The zoo said no one was at risk during the incident. Staff sedated and relocated the animal quickly.

This isn’t the first time an animal at the zoo has ended up somewhere it wasn’t supposed to be.

In 2014, just days after the Journey to Churchill exhibit opened, some grey wolves tunneled into the polar bear pen.

No animals were hurt

and the wolves were moved out of the exhibit before any visitors arrived.

“We initiated an emergency response, and the emergency response team was on site within minutes and sedated the animal directly after,” said Lunsford.

Zoo officials said the muskox broke one of its horns off while it was recovering from sedation.

They said the animal is doing well under veterinary care.

The group that accredits the Assiniboine Park Zoo said it is aware of the incident with the muskox.

“It is a testament to the zoo’s dedicated staff and emergency protocols which enabled the facility to respond to the situation quickly without harm,” said Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums.

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Muskox are shown at Assiniboine Park Zoo. The zoo in Winnipeg is trying to determine how one of its largest animals got out of its enclosure.

“As per CAZA’s standards on emergency protocol, the Assiniboine Park Zoo will be submitting formal documentation to CAZA’s national

office outlining the details of the matter and what steps are being taken to ensure the incident is not repeated.”

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mammals that roam the tundra in search of roots, mosses and lichen.

There are five in the zoo’s Journey to Churchill exhibit.

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Lebanon bans Wonder Woman movie Sarah El Deeb Associated Press

BEIRUT ebanese authorities banned the new Wonder Woman movie Wednesday hours before it was due to premiere in the capital and following a campaign against its lead actress, Gal Gadot, who served in the Israeli army, a security official and activists said.

Cinemas in Beirut began removing the movie posters and cinema executives said the movie will not be shown because of the ban.

Lebanon is officially at war with Israel and the two countries have been through a number of wars. A particularly devastating 2006 war battered Lebanon’s infrastructure and left hundreds of civilians killed.

The ban is in accordance with a decades-old law that boycotts Israeli products and bars Lebanese citizens from travelling to Israel or having contacts with Israelis.

The official says the ban issued by the minister of interior Wednesday has been relayed to the

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distribution company, which in turn have to inform the theatres planning to show the movie.

A premiere later Wednesday in Beirut was cancelled. An executive at the Grand Cinema chain said the company was planning to show the movie in 16 out of its 18 theatres around the country, but it would now be removed.

The security official said violators of the ban will have to face legal consequences, but he didn’t specify. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not yet been published.

A campaigner against the movie, Rania Masri, hailed the decision to ban Wonder Woman, saying it signalled respect for the law. She said there was much anticipation as the decision was last minute, just before the official launch of the movie.

“Still, it was a joyous moment the minute the law was implemented,” Masri, of the Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel - Lebanon told The Associated Press.

A similar campaign

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A man walks past a poster promoting the Wonder Woman movie at a cinema in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, May 30. against another movie where Gadot played the role of Wonder Woman last year, Batman v Superman, never turned into an outright ban.

Masri said it was “different” this time because of a major media campaign against the movie that has helped push for the ban.

On its front page Wednesday, the leading al-Akhbar newspaper had a column titled: “The Israeli soldier. She has no place in Lebanon.”

The column featured a

picture of Gadot carrying her Wonder Woman shield.

Warner Bros., which has released the film, declined comment.

Economy Ministry official Alia Abbas told the AP that her department, which is responsible for enforcing the boycott of Israel, had delivered a request to ban Batman v Superman last year.

But the ban didn’t come together. This time they presented their petition to the security agencies on Monday, she said.

Tensions have been rising between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel reportedly bombing several Hezbollah targets in Syria in recent months.

Israel has signalled that the targets were smuggling sophisticated weapons to Lebanon.

Hezbollah officials said recently that they are not seeking war but are ready for it.

On her Facebook page, Gadot had praised Israel’s military during the 2014 Gaza-Israel war, sending prayers to soldiers “who are risking their lives protecting my country against the horrific acts conducted

by Hamas.”

Masri said the campaign to boycott is about “self-respect” and “resisting” normalizing relations with a state that is at war with Lebanon and occupies Palestinian land. “First and foremost she is Israeli. We don’t distinguish between a good Israeli and a bad Israeli,” Masri said of the boycott campaign.

The movie, based on the DC Comics character, has earned acclaim for Gadot for landing a rare leading role for a woman

in a super hero movie.

Even though Lebanon enjoys a greater margin of freedom of expression than other countries in the region, prior censorship remains in place, particularly with content relating to Israel, religion and homosexuality.

Some in Lebanon criticized the call for the ban, but their voices were faint compared to the boycott campaign that featured in primetime television in Lebanon.

“We sold many tickets and we had to cancel now,” said Isaac Fahed, sales and distribution manager for Grand Cinemas, the company which had the movie scheduled for 16 of its 18 movie houses. He said his company would abide by the law, despite the losses it would suffer. “We have to respect that, but we have few questions.”

Fahed said previous movies with Gadot were shown in Lebanese theatres and her new film will be viewed online and sold on DVD. “The end result will only … affect the cinemas,” Fahed said.

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Advice for new gardeners: Kick the tires, then grow potatoes in them

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Greens are displayed on sale at the Elemental Farms booth at the Shipyards Park farmers market.

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he kale took longer than expected to come up. I suppose that’s because kale, when fully grown, will overrun a garden like a particularly delicious weed in about the time it takes to sneeze.

I thought it would be quicker to rally. Had I underwatered it? Overwatered? Maybe it was too cold? I planted a cold-tolerant variety — Russian Red — but did cold tolerant mean Yukon-cold tolerant? Maybe it already sprouted, but the seedlings had died.

I tried not to think about it; I’m terribly sentimental. I had planted the little black seeds carefully in a trench I had dug with one finger and lightly covered them over with a sprinkling of dark, loamy soil.

It made me sad to think of the sprouts half-uncurled, cotyledons pinched off by frost and damp, dead.

I was relieved of my impatience when the first shoots — two leaves, then

four, that were a shocking electric green — began to emerge.

After that, I watered them with a light hand each morning, covered them each night with plastic in a makeshift cold frame. It’s a folk belief that plants grow better in the presence of classical music, but I prefer my plants have a little better-rounded education and when when I work in the garden I listen to podcasts: Quirks and Quarks, Ideas, Snap Judgement, Daily, The Moth.

Even after the kale surprised me, I was still impatient — I put out a pumpkin plant I had started indoors much too early and it withered up, curling in on itself and turning brown like a dried out sea-creature. Instead of taking it out of the bed right away I left it there for a couple of days, sad and sick looking, to remind myself of the failure, an admonishment to be more careful in the future.

Gardening is a meditative process for me of risk and reward, although some people, such as Randy Lamb, who has been

president of the Downtown Urban Gardeners Society (DUGS) for the last 15 years, are much more light-hearted about it.

“I love the rewards of gardening, the daily, weekly rewards that come all season,” he said. “And there’s nothing like a fresh, warm tomato on your lunch break.”

DUGS runs the community gardens in downtown Whitehorse and has resources available on their website for gardeners who aren’t sure how to begin, Lamb said, including planting charts and a free, printable guide for beginners.

Lamb recommends new Yukon gardeners consider a variety of factors including soil nutrition, availability of sunlight and water, and wind protection.

“I’d say — if you’re starting in a new bed, especially — work in some compost,” he said. “Unless you know what the existing fertility is, you need to add in something.”

The best plants for beginning gardeners are “reliable producers,” like root vegetables, greens and

some varieties of peas, he said.

“Potatoes are always good, especially if you have a new garden,” he said.

Short-season crops — plants that take under 100 days to reach maturity — are the easiest to grow in the Yukon, although longer season crops are possible, if more difficult and and labour intensive, Lamb said. The weather in Whitehorse can vary even between neighborhoods, creating “microclimates” such as in Riverdale, he said, where it is sometimes possible to grow producing tomatoes outside without a greenhouse.

“Every once in while, we’ll get a year where maybe it’s really warm and dry,” he said. “One of those years, the compost pile at the community gardens actually germinated, and there was an absolute mountain of squash growing out of it. It was an incredible event.”

While it’s not strictly necessary, having a greenhouse is really helpful, especially when starting plants, Lamb said. A greenhouse also lets northern

gardens grow things that might not otherwise stand a chance outside.

“I know people who grow corn in their greenhouse every year,” he said.

“They have a little feast at the end of every season.”

I don’t have a greenhouse, so I buy some of the plants I don’t have the space or time to start inside — such as herbs like basil, which are typically very slow germinators — from growers who do.

Bart Bounds of Elemental Farms sells seedlings at the Farmers Market at Shipyards Park. He said that what you should plant early in the season, “really depends on your situation,” but that lettuces, radishes and spinach are all good early-season, outdoor bets. His personal favourite garden plant to grow, however, is the “Tokyo Market” turnip.

“It’s white, super-sweet and juicy. You eat it fresh, it’s good stuff,” he said.

When it warmed up a little, I put in black emperor radishes, red dragon carrots, wasabi arugula and sweet beets. I also planted little blue potatoes, the

seed stock from the folks at Circle D farms, buried in old tires I hauled from the dump. The tires heat up in direct sunlight and maintain a higher temperature, so they are supposed to be good for growing plants that need warmer soil. It’s little tricks like these that Lamb recommends. Northern gardeners need to be creative.

“I know people in Inuvik who start their potatoes indoors and then move them outside in the spring, because the growing season is so short,” he said.

Above all, people shouldn’t be afraid to take risks in their garden, he said.

“Do at least one experiment, try one new thing every year.… There’s always little treasures that pop up, things you never expect to do well,” Lamb said.

This is a sentiment with which Bounds heartily agrees.

“Feel free to experiment, do something new.”

Bounds said. “Don’t be afraid.”

Contact Lori Garrison at lori.garrison@yukon-news.com.

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Air pollution results in 7,700 premature deaths in Canada each year: report Mia Rabson Canadian Press

OTTAWA ir pollution cost Canadian families an estimated $36 billion in 2015 due to premature death and illness, a new research report says.

The report, Costs of Pollution in Canada, is a compilation of scientific data on all aspects of pollution, from smog to oil spills and fertilizer use.

It is being released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

“The more scientists look at the costs of air pollution, the more they find those costs are large,” said Robert Smith, a senior associate at the institute and the report’s lead author.

A 2008 Canadian Medical Association study concluded that about 2,300 people die prematurely every year because of air pollution — a study once considered the gold standard, Smith said.

More recently, that study was found to have vastly underestimated the impact; new research in 2015 suggested the number of premature deaths caused by air pollution is closer to 7,700 people a year.

“We now know the costs of air pollution are much higher than we thought they were,” Smith said. ”The morbidity and mortality is much worse than we thought.”

The IISD report compiles scientific research on the impacts of pollution across a number of areas, including human and animal health and costs to business and government. It includes things such as the cost to clean up contaminated sites, the impact of acid rain, the deaths of honey bees, algae blooms and oil spills.

A lot of the costs of pollution are not known at all because the research simply isn’t there, the report notes.

Pathogens in tap water add another $895 million in costs. Climate change-related heat waves cost $1.6 billion in 2015, the report says.

Heat waves are the only consequence the study priced, since there is no clear picture what portion of other events such storms and droughts can be attributed to climate change,

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Steam spills out of smoke stacks at a building in Toronto in 2005. Air pollution cost Canadian families an estimated $36 billion in 2015 due to premature death and illness, a new research report says.

Smith said.

Scientists have been able to attribute about 50 per cent of heat waves to climate change, and the $1.6 billion cost reflects that figure, he noted.

While much of the world is taking steps to address air pollution

largely by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, there is a fear the United States is poised to rekindle the use of coal to generate electricity.

President Donald Trump has famously promised to breathe new life into the struggling

U.S. coal industry, which used to be responsible for more than half of America’s power, and now produces about one-third.

Regulations on coalfired plants have put a damper on coal production, as have market forces that made other

sources more attractive, such as natural gas from fracking. Burning coal re-

mains the largest source of air pollution in the U.S. As Trump now ponders withdrawing from the Paris climate change agreement, Smith said fear of more coal has grown. Even though Canada isn’t going down that road, “pollution knows no boundaries.”

Toronto, which has finally started to see its air pollution levels go down, would get hit if there is suddenly a ramping-up of coal production in the Ohio Valley, Smith said.

In many ways, he added, the bright light these days is China, which recently shelved plans to open more than 100 new coal plants.

“I guess all we can, in some sense, pin our hopes on is the Chinese population — that their rising middle class isn’t going to put up with this.”

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his week is Bike to Work Week. That means chances are good that motorists will be sharing the road with more cyclists this week than they normally do.

With people seeking greener and healthier

means of travel, motorists will find themselves sharing the road with more and more cyclists all the time. So it’s vital that both groups find a safe and harmonious way to coexist on the roads.

Firstly, it’s important to accept, and understand, that both cyclists and motorists have the same right to travel on public roads. But with that right also comes responsibilities, for both motorists and cyclists.

Since this column is about driving we will focus more on the responsibilities of motorists. It begins with your respon-

sibility to follow traffic laws, such as obeying traffic signals, driving the speed limit, and avoiding impaired or distracted driving. On top of that, it’s every motorist’s responsibility to drive defensively and watch for vulnerable road users, even if they may not have the right of way.

Keep your eye out for cyclists both in front of and beside you and who might be coming up behind you in the rear view mirror. Knowing that they are there in the first place will greatly reduce your chances of a collision.

Always double check your

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blind spots.

Maybe instead of having your children making a game of looking out for punch buggies, have them look out for cyclists and motorcycles. As adults they will be trained to watch for both.

What may seem as erratic riding to you, may be a cyclist swerving to avoid rocks, potholes, glass and other debris. Or they may be riding out into the road to avoid car doors opening into their path.

When passing cyclists, stay at least a metre from them. Give plenty of room to get around them. To demonstrate this point, try standing on a busy road with your back to traffic, and slowly inch out until the passing cars are less than three feet from you. Feel the draft of larger vehicles pulling you into the road. How comfortable do you feel?

Cyclists feel this way on every trip.

Be vigilant at intersections. This is where over 60 per cent of vehicle/ bicycle crashes occur. Be especially careful to watch for cyclists turning left.

Cyclists may not always come to a complete stop because of the momen-

tum they can lose. Cyclists call it an Idaho stop. It may not seem wise, but it is a reality. It’s not unlike when some motorists coast through a stop sign when no one is coming.

Pay particular attention when turning left or right. It’s easy to miss a cyclists in turns. When you are turning right, be sure to signal well in advance signal and check the mirrors and your blind spot to avoid cutting off a cyclist. When you’re turning left, stop and wait for any cyclists to pass before continuing your turn.

Bike lanes are exactly that — bike lanes. Never cross over them without using extreme caution and never park in them, even for just a minute.

They were set up to help keep cyclists safe and off the main part of the road.

Don’t assume cyclists can hear you approaching. Normal life and road noises are a lot louder outside your car and cyclists could be listening to music on their ride.

Motorists are to blame for approximately 90 per cent of all crashes with cyclists. Cyclists don’t have seat belts, air bags, roll cages, or other safety

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In a crash the cyclist is the first one there.

Cyclists also have responsibilities when traveling on public roads.

Observing the obvious, like obeying rules of the road, and wearing a helmet and bright colored reflective clothing are very important. You may not see riders in the Tour de France dressed in bright clothes with lights on their bikes, but you don’t see people in pickup trucks texting there either.

Cyclists also need to ride defensively and watch for motorists. Riding aggressively through traffic agitates drivers and makes them nervous, increasing the chances of a crash.

Let motorists know your intentions by always using hand signals.

Don’t assume drivers will instinctively know what you’ll do. And don’t assume motorists will always follow traffic signs themselves.

While cyclists may love good tunes while riding, it’s never a good idea in traffic. It drowns out the sound of possible perils.

If you absolutely are bent on breaking this rule, for whatever reason, never use earbuds in both ears.

Keep your ear towards traffic open and listen to the traffic flow.

For cyclists wanting to learn more about riding in traffic check out bikesense.bc.ca/bikesense-manual. You will find a complete manual outlining cycling and traffic skills.

If both motorists and cyclists are careful and respectful of one another, knowing we all share the same roads, we can easily exist in harmony and no one needs to get hurt.

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Gear has come a long way in 20 years

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hen I walked this same path 20 years ago, I averaged six miles each day. After a few weeks in 2017 of hiking the path of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, it seems easy to do 10 miles a day.

Back then, sometimes my backpack weighed 60 pounds. I’m trying to keep it half that weight now. I started from Valdez with a load of 32 pounds.

Most of the reduction is due to clever people who have engineered lighter gear because consumers wanted it, and because of breakthroughs in materials available to designers.

Jay Cable of Fairbanks pointed me to a few of my biggest weight savers. He recommended a single-compartment backpack that resembles a stuff sack (no extra bag on top, few pockets, not much padding on the hips or shoulder straps). It is about one quarter the weight of the external frame pack I used in 1997.

Jay also recommended my three-person nylon tent. It’s roomy enough to squeeze in three people and has been a luxury for just me and Cora in the early going. The fabric is breathtakingly delicate, not much thicker than tissue paper. The zippers seem like they belong on a windbreaker. I’ve held my breath a few times while shoving it into its bag, but so far so good. The tent weighs less than four pounds.

Another weight saver has been my water purifier, a sterilizing pen that magically kills bad things in the mountain and swamp water I’ve been drinking. It performs this function with a dose of ultraviolet light.

It’s one-third the weight of the pump filter with a ceramic core I used last time.

Because we live in a golden era of worldwide shipping, when I sit against a black spruce, I eat apricots from Turkey and dried mangos from the Philippines, almonds from California and cranberries from Massachusetts. I bought them all at Fairbanks stores and made them part of my food drops.

My menu is quite simi-

My favorite new gizmo by far is my pocket GPS with colour maps installed. It also allows me to communicate by satellite anytime, anywhere.

The GPS has been my little orange friend on lonely stretches. It sends a blip to satellites every few hours so people can track me. It has also allowed me to check in with my wife every night, and chat during the day with John and other friends. Biologist Susan Sharbaugh has faithfully sent me baseball scores every night from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Yay. Twenty years ago, there was no help available from intelligent hunks of plastic and metal orbiting 500 miles overhead. What will the next 20 years bring?

times as much as it did in 1997. Then, I had a palmtop computer that ran on AA batteries. I needed to find a phone line to send these columns, but it was the size of a paperback book and weighed less.

Now I’m carrying my first-ever cell phone, a tablet that doesn’t like the cold and a pocket camera. All are hungry for electricity, which my friend John Arntz gifted me in the form of a portable battery charger the size of two cell phones pressed together. All of these electronics are much heavier than the setup 20 years ago, but allow me to send columns from the tent when there is a cellular signal.

My right front pants pocket holds a digital camera. With a large memory card, the number of photos I can take seems infinite.

That’s quite a change from 20 years ago, when I shot slide film in groups of 24 and 36 and did not see the shots until weeks, sometimes months later.

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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A handheld GPS and satellite communicator delivers a three-day weather forecast. lar to 20 years ago, with two notable improvements.

One is instant coffee in single-serving packs. The other is Alaska-based freeze-dried foods; there is

no treat that tops smoked sockeye salmon chowder at the end of the day.

For all the innovations I carry, my communications equipment weighs three

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Friday, June 2, 2017

World Environment Day reminds us to reconnect with nature

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he notion that we must conquer or dominate nature has governed human behaviour for a relatively short period of our 150,000-year history on this 4.5-billion-yearold planet. It’s an understandable impulse. Our intelligence and foresight allowed us to develop complex societies, and gave us a sense of control over our existence in the face of powerful, often threatening natural forces.

Unfortunately, our lack of attention to the intricate and interconnected ways of nature has led to widespread devastation that now threatens the very systems that sup-

port human health and survival. We have become disconnected from our own true nature.

The more science reveals about the natural world, the more we learn what many indigenous peoples have long known: that everything is interconnected and interdependent — from the tiniest microbes to the largest carnivores, from plants that sequester carbon, prevent flooding and feed us to the carbon, hydrologic and other large cycles that keep the planet in balance.

There’s no going back to simpler times, but our survival does depend on respecting our place in this miraculous world.

To heal the disconnection, we must reconnect.

It’s fitting, then, that the theme of this year’s World Environment Day on June 5 is “Connecting People to Nature.”

Renowned American ecologist Edward O. Wilson used the term

“biophilia” to describe the innate kinship people share with all other life forms. Because we are more likely to care for the things we love and see as important, we must rekindle this biological imperative if we are to protect the biosphere that keeps us healthy and alive.

How do we accomplish that when many of us are moving further from our natural connections daily — when the average North American child spends less than 30 minutes a day playing outside, but more than seven hours in front of a TV, computer or smartphone screen, and when many adults spend their days driving to and from work where they sit in front of computers for hours on end?

Understanding the benefits of time in nature is a start. Studies show time outdoors can reduce stress and attention deficit disorder; boost immunity, energy

levels and creativity; increase curiosity and problem-solving ability; improve physical fitness and coordination; and even reduce the likelihood of developing near-sightedness!

It also builds memories. I was fortunate in many ways to have grown up before televisions, computers, smartphones and other electronic distractions. My greatest memories are of fishing with my dad, exploring swamps and bogs to collect bugs, frogs and salamander eggs, and hiking in the mountains. Even the time my family spent in an internment camp in the British Columbia wilderness during the Second World War holds fond memories of playing by rivers filled with fish and exploring forests where wolves, bears and deer roamed.

In Japan, the term shinrin-yoku — “forest bathing” or “taking in forest air” — describes the beneficial effects

of connecting with the natural world. Japanese researchers have found people who breathe forest air lower their risk for diabetes and experience improved mood and lower stress hormone production compared to people exercising on indoor treadmills.

Even getting dirty is good. In their upcoming book The Secret Life of Your Microbiome, Alan C. Logan and Susan L. Prescott explore the importance of microbes and microbiomes — the microbial communities on and in our bodies and all around us. Microbes break down food and produce vitamins in our guts. They coat our skin, protecting us from attacks by harmful microbes. The air we breathe, the soil we dig and the outdoor plants we come into contact with include a variety of microbes — many of them beneficial — that may be absent in indoor and built environments.

Planting pollinator-friendly native plants in your garden, making a mud pie, taking photos of wildlife in the forest or sleeping under the stars are all healthy activities — and they connect you with the natural world and open your eyes and heart to the amazing, intricately interconnected biosphere of which we are all a part.

Getting outside, especially with the children in your life, is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your family and friends, and the planet.

World Environment Day reminds us of the importance of connecting with nature every day!

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. David Suzuki’s latest book is Just Cool It!: The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do (Greystone Books), co-written with Ian Hanington.

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The story of Chicken Billy Anstett

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n the early days of Dawson City, William Paddock ran a large greenhouse operation in West Dawson. William Horkan had the prestigious job of gardener at the Commissioner’s Residence, but the horticulturist whose name stands out was William Anstett, but was widely known as Chicken Billy.

William J. Anstett was born in Philadelphia about 1878, and attended school there. He wasn’t yet 20 years of age when he applied to join the navy after the outbreak of the Spanish American War in 1898. He was rejected for having a heart condition, so he turned his sights northward and came to the Klondike instead.

He came into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot Trail with another stampeder named Grant Crossan. North West Mounted Police records show him entering the Yukon in January of 1899, and again in July of 1900. Like thousands of others, he tried his hand at prospecting and gold mining, but by 1901, he had turned to ranching and farming, a livelihood that he followed for the next quarter century.

Anstett acquired land on an island in the Yukon River five kilometres above Dawson City, as well as nine hectares in Sunnydale, on the west shore of the Yukon River, across from the Klondike capital. On the island, he built a henhouse made of logs with south-facing windows. He did well at first, selling the eggs at 50 cents each. He built up a flock of 100 chickens and his eggs became so well known that he was given the nickname Chicken Billy, an sobriquet he retained for the rest of his life.

Unfortunately, others got into the chicken and egg business and the competition drove down the price of poultry, so he started raising hogs and growing a variety of crops.

Anstett was visited by Frank G. Carpenter, the well-known American travel writer, who passed through the Yukon during the summer of 1916.

Carpenter wrote a detailed account of his visit

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Chicken Billy raised pigs that seemed to love him. He talked to them as if they were human and they would lie down and roll over, just like a dog. One of the boars even did tricks for him. to Chicken Billy’s island farm. It started with a knock on his hotel room door. When Carpenter opened the door, there stood a rough-looking man of less than average height, with bronzed complexion and calloused hands. He wore knee-high work boots, blue jeans and a flannel shirt, open at the neck.

Anstett took Carpenter upriver to his island farm aboard his new boat, a long, shallow draft affair driven by a paddle wheel mounted at the stern. It was named the Flamingo, after its unusual colour.

The drive shaft broke before they reached his island, but they eventually got a lift to their destination.

First, Billy showed Carpenter his greenhouse, one of many located in and around Dawson. His building was nine metres wide by 15 metres long and was heated with a massive barrel stove.

In it were tomato plants and hundreds of cucumbers still hanging on the vine. He had already picked nearly a thousand, and expected to harvest at least twice as many before the end of the season. Many of the cucumbers were over 25 centimetres long, reported Carpenter, and the largest tomatoes were the size of a baby’s head.

Next, Billy showed Carpenter his hogs. He started out with 14 prize-winning suckling pigs of the Duroc-Jersey, Berkshire and Yorkshire breeds, which he used as breeding stock. The previous year, he had sold 100 weaner pigs at prices ranging

from $15 to $25 each.

In the winter, he kept them in a dozen log buildings that were kept heated day and night, feeding them potatoes and grain grown on his farm. Even the waste produced by the hogs which fertilized the sub-arctic soils of the Yukon valley had value; each hog produced $37 worth of manure a year.

Before continuing on their tour, Billy hosted Carpenter to a homegrown meal of fresh eggs, fried ham and gravy, home-grown potatoes, hand-made bread and cucumbers just picked from the vines in his greenhouse.

Billy took him by skiff downriver to his potato field in Sunnydale, on the west bank of the Yukon River, opposite Dawson City.

“I have seen many farms,” said Carpenter, “but none better cultivated and freer of weeds than this potato patch. The vines reach to my knees.

They are in rows which

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In 1916, Journalist Frank Carpenter described Chicken Billy’s potato fields as a half mile long, straight as an arrow and completely free of weeds.

are perfectly straight, and the plow goes just one mile in the round trip up one row and back down another.”

Billy was expecting to harvest 100 tonnes of the tubers, which would sell for $100 per tonne. Luther Burbank, the famous horticulturist and earth scientist had visited Dawson two years before and had proclaimed the Yukon (and Alaska) to be prime land for the growing potatoes, providing the right breed could be developed for the northern climate.

The secret to Anstett’s survival in changing economic conditions seemed to be his ability to adapt to changing market conditions — plus an ample amount of hard work. In the newspapers, you will find advertisements for his “best native spuds,” vegetables, eggs, oats, poultry, “spring pigs” and even firewood. When he wasn’t farming, he hired out his boat for river trips, and even transported people to Mayo by wagon.

Billy had a brother Joe, whom he would visit occasionally, who ran a successful printing business in Bellingham, Washington. Billy never married, and his mother, Mrs. Emery E. Warren, would travel to Dawson to spend the winters with him, which she seemed to prefer over staying in Washington.

This continued until 1924. Billy, 46 years old, placed an advertisement in the newspaper selling 17 hectares for $1,000, as well as two teams of horses ($350 each), brood sows and a boar, young pigs and even the “famous

fast gas launch” Flamingo.

In a second ad, he offered his poultry farm and ten acres seeded with brome-

grass for a mere $500. No reason was given for his decision to sell out.

He must have been successful for the Dawson News in August 1925 reports him leaving town with his mother in the Flamingo, headed downriver to Nenana, where the launch was to be delivered to the Episcopal clergyman, Bishop Rowe. With them were Mr. and Mrs. Maylor, who wished to take a leisurely trip down the Yukon.

The Dawson News does not follow his trail after his departure from the Yukon, but his name reappears in southern newspapers in early November of 1935 in an obituary, after he died near Tacoma.

What had he been doing there? Raising chickens, of course.

Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in Whitehorse. His new book, From the Klondike to Berlin, is now available in stores everywhere.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION Polarettes dominate at Yukon championship (Yukon) — 33.95

Tom Patrick News Reporter

Junior Olympic 2

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olarettes gymnasts were golden allaround at the Yukon Gymnastics Championships May 28 at the Whitehorse club.

Yukoners won all seven divisions at the championships that saw 39 gymnasts compete, including 10 from Alaska’s Juneau Gymnastics club.

“Overall they had a very good meet and they were very clean,” said Polarettes coach Megan Banks.

“Their legs were straight and their arms were straight, they weren’t doing messy gymnastics. They were doing clean gymnastics, which is the goal.”

Some of the all-around gold wins came following commanding performances in the individual events.

Yukon’s Maude Molgat, who won gold all-around in Junior Olympic 7, placed first on the vault, bars and beam, and second on the floor.

Teammate Kate Koepke pulled off a similar feat in Junior Olympic 4. Koepke, who was the only Yukoner in the division, took gold all-around after placing first on vault, bars and beam, and fourth on floor.

Both Molgat and Koepke won divisions at last year’s championship as well.

“I was really proud of Kate (Koepke),” said Banks. “She was the only Yukon gymnast to compete Level 4 and she had one of her best meets ever. She got first on three events — I was super proud of her.”

In addition to Molgat, four other Polarettes who won gold all-around made the podium in all four events.

Amelie Guilbeault in Junior Olympic 3 (JO3), placed first on vault and floor, second on bars and beam. MacKenzie Tonner in the other JO3 division, placed first on vault and bars, second on beam and third on floor. Wylloh Dinn in JO2, took first on floor and second in the other three events. Payten Kinney in JO1, claimed first on beam and floor, and second on vault and bars.

“The Level 1s, they’re all from Yukon, and that was their first meet ever,” said Banks. “Having that as their first competition I thought they did very well, especially because they are so young and they’ve never really performed

1st Wylloh Dinn (Yukon) — 36.45 2nd Sabrina Hartland (Yukon) — 36.28 3rd Adria Gallina (Yukon) — 35.95 4th Maya Heebink (Yukon) — 35.40 5th Cadence Reynolds (Yukon) — 34.63 6th Emma Duncan (Yukon) — 33.30 7th Annie McNeil (Yukon) — 32.85 Junior Olympic 3 (group A) 1st MacKenzie Tonner (Yukon) — 36.95 2nd Maya Pearl Hudson (Yukon) — 36.75 3rd Talia Campbell (Yukon) — 36.28 4th Cydney Williams (Yukon) — 35.93 5th Sascha Nelson (Yukon) — 35.70 Junior Olympic 3 (group B) 1st Amelie Guilbeault (Yukon) — 36.95 2nd Camille Belanger (Yukon) — 36.83 3rd Jenna Henderson (Yukon) — 36.55 4th Addie Buss (Juneau) — 34.95 5th Olivia Vangel (Yukon) — 34.25 Junior Olympic 4 1st Kate Koepke (Yukon) — 36.23 2nd Eva Miller (Juneau) — 34.83 3rd Mariah Schauwecker (Juneau) — 32.68 4th Oliva Skylar (Juneau) — 32.33 5th Helene Platt (Juneau) — 32.18 6th Ava Gauthier (Juneau) — 31.78 7th Reese Ayd (Juneau) — 31.23 Junior Olympic 6 1st Kalina Morrison (Yukon) — 37.30 2nd Riley Boland (Yukon) — 37.00 3rd Ella Paldy (Yukon) — 36.90 4th Ava Jampolsky (Yukon) — 36.55 5th Anna Gishler (Yukon) — 35.40 6th Stella Moran (Juneau) — 33.63 7th Kaelin Tibbles (Juneau) — 31.58 Tom Patrick/Yukon News

Polarettes’s Camille Belanger performs on beam at the Yukon Gymnastics Championship at the Polarettes club on May 28. Yukoners won gold in all seven divisions despite the presence of Juneau athletes. their routines in front of a big crowd before.”

The previous weekend at the Gold Rush Invitational in Juneau, Polarettes

won gold all-around in seven of the eight divisions in which they competed.

Contact Tom Patrick at tomp@yukon-news.com

Results Junior Olympic 1 1st Payten Kinney (Yukon) — 35.00

2nd Lily Larkin-Boyle (Yukon) — 34.60 3rd Zara Zedda (Yukon) — 34.40 4th Taiya Robbins

Junior Olympic 7 1st Maude Molgat (Yukon) — 37.30 2nd Sasha Kozmen (Yukon) — 35.73 3rd Lily Witten (Yukon) — 35.45 4th Cadence Campbell (Juneau) — 34.00

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Level 2 gymnast Adria Gallina completes a bridge in her floor routine.

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Whitehorse’s Sascha Nelson competes in vault.

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Numbers up at Yukon high school track meet

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Left: Conly Watson hurls a javelin during the Yukon High School Track Meet May 31 at FH Collins. Participation was up, seeing about 40 more registrants than last year.

Right: Wyatt Peterson lunges across the finish line in the Grade 10 boys relay.

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ven with 20 or so noshows, participation was up at the Yukon High School Track and Field Meet at F.H. Collins Secondary on May 31.

A total of 243 students registered for the meet hosted by the Yukon Schools Athletic Association (YSAA). That’s 40 more than last year and about 100 more than 2015.

“Two hundred and 43 is the original registration, but it’s actually more

like 220 if you count all the scratches,” said YSAA executive director Marc Senecal. “The kids register but depending on the weather, if the weather is not the best, they decide not to participate.”

All three Whitehorse secondary schools — F.H. Collins, Vanier Catholic and Porter Creek — took part in the meet. Watson Lake Secondary was represented by a team for a second year in a row.

“In true Yukon form the weather was not the best in the morning, but we had a lot of troopers out there,” said Senecal.

“In the afternoon the sun came out and that kind of finished off the day on a good note.”

The YSAA also hosted the Yukon Elementary School Track and Field Meet today at F.H. Collins.

See coverage next week.

(Tom Patrick)

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Mollie Fraser, centre, takes the baton during the Grade 8 girls relay.

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Whitehorse Glacier Bears’ Cassis Lindsay races at the Yukon Championship Invitational Swim Meet last month. Lindsay and younger sister Rennes competed at the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet in Vancouver May 26-28. Cassis placed 46th in the 50-metre backstroke and Rennes 38th in the 800-metre freestyle at the meet that included Olympians and national team swimmers.

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For more information on monthly activities, call (867) 633-6594 or visit www.eckankar-yt.ca www.eckankar.org ALL ARE WELCOME.

Bahá’í Faith Box 31419, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6K8

For information on regular community activities in Whitehorse contact:

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Meeting Times are 10:00 am at 108 Wickstrom Road

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1301 FIR STREET 633-2886

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Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm

Sunday Church Services: 11:00 am

www.bethanychurch.ca

Pastor L.E. Harrison 633-4089

The Temple of Set

Church of the Northern Apostles

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada First Service 10:00 - 11:00 am Sunday School (ages 0-12) 10:00 - 11:00 am Second Service 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

The World’s Premier Left Hand Path Religion

A not-for-prophet society. www.xeper.org canadian afÀliation information: northstarpylon@gmail.com

An Anglican/Episcopal Church Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School during Service, Sept to May

BISHOP LARRY ROBERTSON 45 Boxwood Crescent • Porter Creek 633-4032 • All Are Welcome

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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

www.yukonmuslims.ca For further information about, and to discover Islam, please contact: Javed Muhammad (867) 332-8116 or Adil Khalik (867) 633-4078 or send an e-mail to info@yukonmuslims.ca

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By The Mepham Group

Sudoku Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

FRIDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

To solve Kakuro, you must enter a number between 1 and 9 in the empty squares. The clues are the numbers in the white circles that give the sum of the solution numbers: above the line are across clues and below the line are down clues and below the line are down clues.

Thus, a clue of 3 will produce a solution of 2 and 1 and a 5 will produce 4 and 1, or 2 and 3, but of course, which squares they go in will depend on the solution of a clue in the other direction.

No difit can be repeated in a solution, so a 4 can only produce 1 and 3, never 2 and 2. © 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function

Puzzle A

BIAE TCDA

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: small amount : bit, smidgen

Puzzle B

CLUES ACROSS 1. __ fi (slang) 4. Carolina Panthers’ Newton 7. Documented organizational practice 10. A way to change color 11. Boxing legend 12. Football coach Parseghian 13. Rewards (archaic) 15. Colbert’s network 16. Palm trees 19. Capital of N. Carolina 21. LA ballplayers 23. Does not sit

24. A way to intensify 25. Penny 26. Elements’ basic unit 27. Muscular weakness (pl.)

30. Makes sense 34. Helps little firms 35. Go quickly 36. Found at the end of books 41. A way of carving 45. The back of one’s neck 46. Israeli dance 47. They help golfers

50. Western landmass 54. Evokes 55. A Big Easy hoopster 56. Small valleys 57. Water in the solid state 59. Acquired brain injury behavior science (abbr.)

60. Don’t let this get too big 61. Motor is one type 62. Negative 63. A hiding place 64. Negative 65. Excavated

18. Midway between south and southeast 20. Unit of heredity 22. Upon 27. Pressure unit 28. Australian TV station 29. Cool!

31. A person’s guardian spirit 32. French river 33. Body part 37. Gratify 38. Watertight chamber 39. Dueling sword

40. Term 41. Having an attractive shape 42. Togo capital 43. Island nation 44. Arctic deer with large antlers 47. Dishonorable man 48. Equal to 100 sq. meters 49. Administered 51. Cake topping 52. Car for hire 53. Autonomic nervous system 58. Intelligence organization

CLUES DOWN 1. Upright stone 2. Beat 3. Intestines (informal) 4. Distinguishing marks 5. Clergical vestment 6. Give cards incorrectly 7. Underground construction worker 8. Japanese art form 9. Franz van __, German diplomat 13. Wife 14. Consume 17. Curve

KSHOS

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell a word Hint: a weapon (such as a thin cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile) for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline

Puzzle C

OPDOERT THE ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE CLASSIFIEDS.

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HOUSESITTER available yearround - Professional, non-smoking, non-partying, mature female, offering unequalled care for pets, plants, yards, and house. References. Call Tracy 334-2882

16’ tiny house, lots of unique features incl VIP panels, Lunos HRV, lightweight concrete countertop & quad pane windows, will deliver within reasonable distance in Yukon.

334-1859, www.tinyhousing.ca

18 cu ft refrigerator & electric range with convection oven, great working order, stove needs cleaning, both for $150. 633-2837

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2-bdrm 1-bath, #35 Takhini Trailer Court, Toyo stove, fenced yard, $49,000. Call 456-7327 from Noon to 3pm, or leave message

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Claims 22 placer claims, equivalent to 30, Victoria Creek, Mount Nanson, new 10-yr water license, some equipment included, $250,000 obo, serious inquiries only. 633-2218 for more info LARGE PLACER CLAIM For sale Atlin, B.C. Tested/Proven For information email: nuggets8888@gmail.com

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COYOTE ENTERTAINMENT Full-time Sales Clerk Wages $15.70/hr High School Graduate Operate computerized inventory system; Provide product advice; Prepare product sales; Process payments.

Effective interpersonal skills & team player Resumes: coyotevideo007@gmail.com

Large child stroller, Graco manufacturer, immaculate condition, $40.

633-2837

Early Childhood Educator (NOC4214) Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive and emotional and social development of children.

The successful candidate must possess a diploma in early childhood education or equivalent education to qualify for a level three childhood education certificate in the Yukon.

Full Time/ 40 hours per week.

Wage $20.00/hour.

Email resume: dreamersdaycare@gmail.com

Haines Junction double lot, approx 100x100’, serviced, no req to build, Alsek Cresc adj munip park, walk to rink, school, post office, library, college, CAFN, restaurants, $59,999.

(867) 634-5344

FIL-CAN CLEANERS Light Duty Cleaner NOC 6731 Permanent full time $15.57/hour Criminal Record Check required Applicants with relevant experience preferred Apply by email: gayangosjubilee@yahoo.ca

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Childcare Available Newest Child Care in Whitehorse open.

24-service.

Now accepting infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children. $100 discount for May & June enrolments.

GROW WITH JOY CHILD CARE 4040-th Ave 334-9191 growwjoy@northwestel.net

ESTATE Sale: Snap-On tools & toolboxes, master HD mechanic tools, boxes, machinist tools, etc., 3/16” - 2 1/4” sockets, wrenches, Replacement cost $40-$60,000.

Selling all $12,000. OBO (250)8038744

Firearms 303 sporterized Enfield rifle, $320 obo, nice Parker hale stock with ten round mag; Ruger 338 RCM stainless steel, $900, c/w new box of ammo. 334-5666

LICENSED TO BUY, SELL & CONSIGN rifles & ammo at G&R NEW & USED 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY * SELL

Daycare Centers MARANATHA PRE-SCHOOL DAYCARE NOC#4214 is looking for Early Childhood Educator full time, permanent, with ECE Level 3.

Wage is $22 per hour.

Email resume to maranathawhitehorse@gmail.com or call 668-7937

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Ruger 1022-22 calibre rifle, new, stainless steel, semi automatic action, has installed a Butler Creek pistol grip folding stock & a 4-power scope. New $600, asking $500 obo.

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Private sale, beautiful sandy lake front beach property, Army Beach, Marsh Lake, fenced, over 1/2 acre, super water break, dock, etc. 867667-2988 day, 867-633-3729 eves

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Mobile home for rent, pets in home, no alcohol, all facilities shared, or for sale as is. 633-5023

GE washer/dryer, great working order, both $200. 633-2837

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SUMMER CABIN ON SANDY, LAKE FRONT, BEACH PROPERTY AT ARMY BEACH, MARSH LAKE ½ acre property. Super water break.

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Heavy Duty Machinery

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

Norwood portable edger with 13 hp Honda motor & portable rollers, $2,800 obo. Call 334-6101 after 6pm

Store (867) 633-3276

Misc. for Sale

Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782

Beetle-killed spruce from Haines Junction, quality guaranteed Everything over 8" split Prices as low as $245 per cord Single and emergency half cord deliveries Scheduled or next day delivery

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10 sheets of stucco wire, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; plus 240 kg premix ďŹ nish coat stucco, white, $50. 456-4087 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Old Town Camper canoe, new, used once, $1,200; 2 sets of golf clubs & bags, $100 ea. 633-3113 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trampoline, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; round mat, gd cond, $350. 334-5500 250 sq ft thinstone ledgestone rock from Van Island, 3 pallets; 16 linear feet corners, 100 sq ft hanging mesh, for outside house accents, or inside feature wall/ďŹ replace, great deal. 334-7635 2 5/16 ball solid steel 2â&#x20AC;? receiver hitch with attached broom rock guard, $25. 633-5575 3 Goodyear light truck tires, LT245/75 R16 E WRSR-A, 10/32 tread remaining, offers. 668-4876 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; culvert 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 2 # pieces. 3346285 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; solid wood picnic table, $40; box of 33 VHS tapes, $20; 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lund aluminum boat, $1,000. 667-2601 Canvas Tents & Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, BC Canvas Tent Shop www.canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices

Furniture Dining hutch, solid wood with glass shelves, immaculate condition.

86-3/4â&#x20AC;?high, 69â&#x20AC;?wide, 19â&#x20AC;?deep, $500 obo. 334-2149 Large dresser with mirror, exc cond, matching headboard, $250. 6332602 Sealy king size mattress only, 768 coils, ďŹ&#x201A;ipable, lux ďŹ rm, no pillowtop, in plastic bag, you pick-up, vg cond, $100. 633-3114 lv msg Set of 2 bedside tables, dark brown, c/w 2 large drawers, $75 for set.

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Musical Instruments

Storage shed, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, wood frame & ďŹ&#x201A;oor, metal clad, $600; Lincoln 150 amp Power Weld welder on wheels, $250. 250-488-4979, Faro

Yukon Learn is looking for Volunteers to sell RafďŹ&#x201A;e Tickets. If you would like to volunteer, please call Yukon Learn at 668-6280.

PIANO TUNING & REPAIR by certiďŹ ed piano technician Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191 Email: bfkitchen@hotmail.com

Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Engine Services Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Small industrial equipment.

Light automotive & welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg

Underground minerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lamp, new in box, $150 obo; 6 lamp charging station, $100 obo; backpack diamond drill, gas powered engine, 4 new bits incl, $700 obo. 668-3675 Viessmann Vitodens 200 Propane heating system, ultra efďŹ cient German made, 2 years old, excellent condition. Call/text 332-9292 We will pay CASH for anything of value.

Tools, electronics, gold & jewelry, chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear, hunting & ďŹ shing supplies, riďŹ&#x201A;es & ammo.

G&R New & Used 1612-D Centennial St. 393-2274 BUY * SELL

Misc. Wanted The Teen Parent Centre is hiring for 2 full time/1 part-time positions for Early Childhood Educators for the summer. Must have level designation from CCSU and required documentation. Level 3 starting wage $24.75.

Wanted: any left over wild meat or ďŹ sh in your freezer from last year you want to get rid of, will take it off your hands. 335-2300 Wanted: Crab or Prawn traps. 6334493

Wanted: Portable folding table with a solid wooden top, approx 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

668-1944

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3 D7 Cat rollers, 2 top rollers, 1 double ďŹ&#x201A;ange track roller, $200 obo.

668-3675 42â&#x20AC;? Trommel, 4â&#x20AC;? diesel water pump, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sluice run, located in Whitehorse. 780-915-3291 Complete portable Pioneer crusher, good for processing bed rock plaser, or processing hard rock for a mine; semi loads to move, $5,500 as is, where is. Peter @ 633-4606

Advertising Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for you.

Sporting Goods Double kayak, skirts and paddles not included, $350. 334-5297

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SEEKING FULL TIME & PART TIME

Housekeepers Town & Mountain Hotel 401 Main Street, Whitehorse

Apply with resume and references to Kayle email: kayle@townmountain.com or 401 Main Street

Wanted: 1958 Chevrolet car, running or not, or parts. 334-6087

Solar panels, quality 250 watt panels selling for $290 each, 20 available, 10 year warranty. Call before June 7 or after June 25. Ph. 633-2533.

Thule box, Combi 250, circa 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 1.4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide, $200. 456-4087

2007 Peterbilt 378 Tridem 1,000,000 km, 550 Cat 13 speed, air ride, $45,000 ďŹ rm. 332-8337

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Fuel tank cradle for up to 250 gal tank, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high, steel construction, exc cond, paid $375, asking $200. 6334656 General Products manual deli meat slicer, industrial grade, for home use, exc cond, $150. 335-3589 Girl Guide Cookies still available.

Buy your classic chocolate and vanilla cookies at the GG OfďŹ ce, Tuesday & Wednesday, 12-5 pm, TC Richards Bldg. Still just $5/box!

Handheld shower & showerhead wall bar combo, brushed nickel, 5 spray settings, new, never used, paid $120 US, asking $120 Cdn. 668-7601 Hood for 2008 or older Argo, new $800, asking $300. 334-6101 after 6pm Indoor/outdoor plants. Call 668-4186 Iridium sat phone, new condition, comes with external antenna and other attachments, $800. 335-3331 Kitchen cupboards complete with sink & taps, nice, $250; wood stove, $50. 250-488-4979 Faro One 150 gal. Tidy Tank $ electric pump, $600; locking Somona Job Box, 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $200. 334-6101 after 6pm One 5 fold-up camper step, $200 obo. 334-6101 after 6pm Plastic water tank, never used, 30â&#x20AC;?Wx36â&#x20AC;?Hx56â&#x20AC;?L, $350; 1 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll 2â&#x20AC;? blue lay-ďŹ&#x201A;at water hose, $150; 1 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll 3â&#x20AC;? blue lay-ďŹ&#x201A;at water hose, $250, never used. 334-6101

Coca-Cola memorabilia & collectibles, 1930-2000, by the piece or an entire collection. Lv msg 867334-7780 or 667-7478 DeWalt 12V cordless drill with 1 battery, charger & case, good cond, $45. 668-5014 Fax/scanner/copy machine, Brother 7220, $30. 633-6603 Husqvarna 357 chainsaw, $320.

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10x6 CORNELL PUMP MODEL: 6RBEM18 6 CYLINDER JD ENGINE ENGINE & PUMP JUST REBUILT; NEW SUCTION HOSE, SCREEN, FOOT VALVE. 3800 GALLONS PER MIN. AT 100 FT T.D.H. SEE PICTURES ON WEBSITE FOR RENT, SALE, OR RENTAL PURCHASE Email: a1cats@telus.net or call 780-538-1599

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Wanted: Outhouse in good condition. 633-2533

Wanted: small non shedding dog or puppy, willing to pay, prefer cross breed; also looking for house plants.

Call 334-3774

2166-2nd Avenue Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 4P1 867-393-9200 WWW.CYFN.CA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is seeking a researcher and report writer for the Yukon First Nations Health Survey Report 2016.

A detailed RFP including scope of work, deliverables and evaluation criteria is available on the CYFN website at www.cyfn.ca.

For more information, please contact: Helen Stappers, Regional Health Survey Data Analyst Phone: 867.393.0902 Email: helen.stappers@cyfn.net RFP Deadline: June 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

Advertising Sales Representative The Whitehorse-based Yukon News, a twice-weekly awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time salesperson for print and digital advertising. We are part of Black Press Ltd. which has over 170 newspapers across Canada and the U.S. Candidates must be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with clients. The winning candidate will be called upon to grow an account list with an aggressive cold-calling mandate.

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4 Full-Time Positions Open 35 - 40 hours per week

HELP WANTED Integra Tire Whitehorse is looking to fill a full time permanent position consisting of 40 hours/week.

Service Station/Propane Attendant The Applicant must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Propane Certification is required.

Wage is $13.50 - $17.50 / hour depending on experience (NOC Code 6621).

Group Insurance Benefits available.

Drop resume off at 107 Industrial Road Attn: Cal Murdoch or email to Cal@yukontire.com

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MSR Microzoid 1-person ultralight tent. 1.4kg incl’g extra footprint, inner well vented with mosquito netting, watertight fly, exc cond, $110.

668-5014

2012 Dodge Gran Caravan, 187000Km, loaded, excellent condition, $13,999 obo. 322-2404

1980 Dodge high top camper van, 318 motor, 200,000kms, needs minor work, good for single person, $3,200 obo. 334-6101 after 6pm 1993 Coachmen 29’ Class A motor home. 454 Chev engine & chassis. four speed auto trans. Air ride new batteries. 85% tires, 148,230 kms, $12,500 ready to go. 633-3257 2006 19’ Wildwood travel trailer, full kitchen, toilet/shower, furnace,, new tires & bearings, well maintained, exc cond, $11,500 obo. 633-2318 2008 F350 Lariat Superduty 6.4 Diesel 4x4, auto, crew cab, 75,400kms, with Adventurer camper 86 SBS w/dinette slide, well maintained, fridge/freezer, bath/shower, stove/oxen sleeps 4, exc cond, $42,500. 335-1128.

Spacious, bright tiny house on wheels. 20 ft long and 10 ft wide. Lot of low-e windows, well insulated.

Can’t compare it to other tiny houses. Must see. Priced to sell. 3353477

1999 Hiace Van with truck body, ex firetruck, 3y engine, RWD, great condition, 62kms on odometer but in reality less, little wheels, new muffler, wearable parts, $7,500, serious inquiries only. 334-1859

2011 F150 King Ranch, loaded, metallic black/gold, one owner, exc cond inside & out, all maintenance records, $26,000. 633-3388

Utility Trailers

2016 Rainbow HD equipment trailer, 7,000lb tandem axles, stake pockets, headache rack, slide away ramps, loading stabilizers, new spare tire, ex cond, $5,500. 6334656.

2009 Chev, 3/4 ton, extended cab, $12,000; 2009 Chev extended cab, $9,000. 667-7777

Trailer for ATVs or Ski-doos, $500 obo. 633-3388

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Norwegian 4-season tunnel tent, Helsport Isfjell 4, large entrance bell, snow flaps, roomy for 3 people fits 4, weight 5kg, $250. 668-5014.

Tandem spraydeck for 17’ canoe by Totem Outfitters, rugged PVC coated polyester, large cargo hatch, fits Old Town/Prospector etc, good cond, $350. 668-5014

2013 Nissan Rogue SL AWD, black, one owner, 52,000kms, new cond, all maint records, loaded, new A/S radials, new battery, remote, heated seats, Bose, sunroof, $22,500. 6677501, 334-1258, or dom@northwestel.net

Motorcycles 2005 Harley Heritage Soft Tail Classic, 43,000kms, $12,500. 335-5442

Transportation

2007 Suzuki RMZ 450, like new, one owner, $2,700. 333-0564

Aircraft

2008 Suzuki M109 power cruiser, 26,000kms, c/w new set unmounted tires, $6,500. 336-2789

McCulloch 4318 Drone engine complete, 72hp, 77lbs, 4,100RPM, 4-cyl, 2-stroke, 20:1 mix, $550 obo. 6683675

Auto Accessories/Parts 1996 Pontiac Transport for parts, car or fixer-upper, 3400 cc motor, $600 obo. 334-6101 after 6pm 2001 Volkswagen Golf for parts, $500. 335-1947 4 Michelin LTX A/T M&S 265-75R16.

Good shape lots of wear left, $200. Lockable white tailgate fits F350 Lariat 2003/2004 short box, $300 obo. 667-2232 Trailer hitch assembly for 2007 Subaru Forester, $25; full size Subaru spare tire, 215/60 R16, new, balanced on rim, $70. 633-6603

2009 Honda CRF150R Special Edition dirt bike, excellent condition, Pro Taper bars, FMF Power core II pipe, almost new tires, c/w stand and full parts bike, including plastics, $2,700 obo. 393-3564.

2009 Yamaha 1300cc street cruiser, low kms, serviced, last fall, new windshield, leather saddle bags, tires, plug in for heated accessory, reduced to $4,500. 333-9020 2011 HD Road King Classic, 103 engine, 6-spd, heated seats, back rest, luggage rack, 22” detachable windscreen, well maintained, service records, shop manual, 117,000 highway kms, $12,800. 332-4160 Suzuki 1500cc Boulevard. Windshield, saddle bags, less than 5000kms, $8500. 633-3638 Trail bike, MX Yamaha 80, $295.

456-4087

TRUCK CANOPIES in stock *New Dodge long/short box *New GM long/short box *New Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100

Wanted: Motorcycle with side car in good condition. Call 334-8197

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

2005 Mercedes-Benz, 248,649kms, loaded, all options, new snow tires, $6,500. 667-7777

5th wheel hitch, Hijacker, c/w rails, towing mirrors, 2 types, offers. 6334215

2005 Taurus SE, automatic transmission, remote start, great condition, $3,000. Call/text 335-0870

Trucks & Vans

Off Road Vehicles 2002 Argo Conquest, c/w canopy, window shield & tracks, 190 hrs on it, $14,000 obo. 332-3814 2015 Polaris 325 Sportsman, like new, 400 kms, $4,500. 333-0564

2007 Dodge Caliber, hatchback, low miles at 40,000kms, good highway mileage, well maintained, P/S, P/B, $4,700. 667-2356

Heavy Duty Machinery

1999 TOYOTA HIACE 3Y RWD, JDM, 62,000KM, Great reliable vehicle, New muffler, wearables $7,500 OBO

Call 334-1859 Carpentry/ Woodwork

DRYWALL • WEATHERSTRIPPING CARPENTRY • BATHROOMS CARP

CATERPILLAR D-8K (1978)

c/w ripper, two blades, angle + “c” frame & straight with hardware

Tel: (867) 667-7777

Misc Services

Affordable, Prompt Service Affor Aff rvice i SPECIALIZING IN SMALL JOBS MARILYN ASTON 867 . 333 . 5786

Misc Services

13 DENVER ROAD in McCRAE • 668-6639

Custom-cut Stone Products

HEADSTONES • KITCHENS • BUILDING STONE • AND MORE...

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2000 Jeep Cherokee, Infinity Gold Limited Edition, $5,300. 667-7777

Service rvice at 2 pm St. Paul’ss Anglican can Ch Church h

Trucks & Vans 1975 Dodge camper van, many new parts, ready to roll, have insurance inspection, $2,200. 333-0564 1994 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 5L V8 p/u truck, $3,500, great cond, runs awesome, no rust clean, ready to drive.

Come see it. 335-5843 1995 Chevrolet S10, automatic, no reverse, no rust, engine runs well, 259,780kms, canopy, c/w 2 sets of good tires, best offer. 633-4826 1995 Chevy, K-3500, 4x4, 180,000 km, many new parts, new tires, runs great, $5,500. 335-333119 1997 Toyota Tacoma extended cab, c/w canopy. 332-3814 2007 Ford 1/2 ton, extended cab, 4x4, $12,000. 667-7777

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Top Quality Brome/Timothy hay Clean & Green - No Foxtail Barn stored Free Delivery & Discounts on Full Loads in Whitehorse area • Squares $12.50 • Rounds $130.00

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Obituaries

Yvonne Hrebien (nee Besner)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Yvonne (Besner) Hrebien, daughter of Antoine and Viola (Lamb) Besner, on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Whitehorse, Yukon at the age of 88. Her family originally came to the Yukon from Quebec in 1902 to mine for gold. Yvonne loved the Yukon, and even though she spent many years away, she eventually moved back to Mayo, where she had grown up. She was a strong and adventurous woman, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Harry (Dea) Hrebien, her daughter Terry Hrebien, as well as by her 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Whitehorse and Mayo.

Whitehorse: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 2pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 108 Wickstrom Rd. Mayo:

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Cheryl Ann Ming (MARINOSKE)

November 23, 1971 May 2 23, 2017

668-2963

HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS

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2011 BMW X5, diesel, AWD SUV, command start, 4-way cameras, backup camera, panoramic sunroof, navigation, dual DVD players, reduced to $29,800. 333-9020

TOPSOIL

2006 Ford Focus Wagon, set winter & summer tires (new) 4 cylinder, great gas mileage, hatchback with good storage, great condition, ready to drive away, $4,500 obo. 3343456 2007 Chevy Cobalt LTE, 170,000kms, 4-dr, 5-spd, power locks & windows, cruise, remote start, good tires, $4,500 firm. 6686911

2009 Chev Uplander extended sports van, V6, FWD, keyless entry, p/windows & doors, tinted glass, a/c, cruise, 2nd & 3rd removable seats, onStar ready, low mileage 141,000km, $7,900 obo. 334-3456

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 3pm Mayo Community Hall

Che Ann Ming (Marinoske) Cheryl passed away in Whitehorse pa af after a long battle with MS oon May 23, 2017. Other than time spent for postsecondary school in both Lethbridge (1 year) and Vancouver (2 years), Cheryl lived in Whitehorse since 1974 where she met her high school sweet-heart and ffuture husband.

An avid reader, fisherperson and card player from an early age, Cheryl C was never bored nor bori boring and took education on everything ffrom history, to computer programming, to carpentry. Always chatty and friendly, Cheryl has been described by her friends as being one of the most kind, unique, quirky, loving, brutally honest, and caring people they’ve known.

Highly creative, Cheryl early on discovered her love of creating crafts, working various types of artistry, and participated with family & friends in numerous craft shows. It was during her training in carpentry that she discovered she had MS. She was an active member of the Yukon Craft Society, the Whitehorse Bridge Club and member of Kiwanis clubs in Vancouver and Whitehorse.

She is sadly missed by her husband Paul, daughter Corbyn, parents Leona & Stan Marinoske, brother Steven (Deborah), and Paul’s family, parents Larry & Loretta, sister Trisha (Shamus) MingBrison, brother Jeremiah (Joci), and numerous close friends and extended family.

Thank you to Dr. Zhang, Dr. Kanachowski and the EMS, medical and surgical ward staff of Whitehorse General Hospital.

Per Cheryl’s request, there is no service or funeral, though a celebration of life is being arranged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Corbyn’s RESP at Sunlife Financial (Whitehorse), or to the MS Society of Canada.

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YUKON NEWS

Friday June 2, 2017

Transportation

Services

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Cleaning Services

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30’ PJ fifth wheel trailer, 2-10,000 lb tandem axles with dual wheels, ready to haul, tires & brakes are good, $9,000 obo. 633-6502

Kayak, 16’ Cosma TX Sea Kayak by Seaward, plastic thermoform construction with rudder, yellow and white, c/w sprayskirt and cockpit cover, responsive, maneuverable, suitable for experienced paddler.

332-4073

CLEAR SPACE...ARE YOU READY? I will help you clear your clutter, clear your mind, lighten your load & make room for new possibilities.

Clear Space also offers spring and bi-weekly cleaning.

Call Sue @ Clear Space 334-1010

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

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

4 ST235/85R-16/14 Geostar G574 trailer tires, 14 ply, steel belted sidewalls, 2 already on 16” trailer rims w/8 on 6-1/2” bolt pattern, $750, near McQuesten. email us3wards@q.com TAIT’S 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

Boats 1.2 hp Gamefisher gasoline-powered outboard motor, new, never used, suitable for canoe, inflatable boat, trolling, $400. 668-3532 14’ aluminum boat, 20hp Johnson outboard motor, $2,200 obo. 6683675 16’ Hourston Glasscraft. good condition, spare parts, reconditioned seats, 60hp motor in excellent condition, with EZload trailer, downriggers, 2 gas cans, $4,500. 335-3331 18’ square stern fibreglass canoe, $450; 4.5 hp Merc outboard motor, $400. 250-488-4979 Faro 1984 Zeta 24’ Hard Top, 350/260 leg, 15hp kicker, dingy, BBQ, galley, head, canvas enclosure, GPS chart plotter fishfinder, radio, sleeps 5, tandem trailer, rough water boat, bottom paint. Call for price. 3321374 or 633-6506 1998 Bayliner Capri 2050 LS, great shape, new 5.0 Mercery inboard motor, 4 blade prop, 2016 Garmin Striker 5 fish finder, seats 8, great family boat, $11,500. 334-1020 or 334-1019.

19’ Lymann motor boat, model Fisherman w/inboarder 150hp, 4,200 RPM, and 21’ trailer, $4,000 obo.

633-4826 20 Hourston cabin cruiser, ex-Tagish RCMP boat, nice condition, 140 hp Johnson 2-stroke, 1988, & 6 hp Evinrude, 1984, everything works well, $3,200. 333-0564

Pontoon boat, propane fridge, stove, double bed, 28’, 14’ wide control inside cabin, new motor w/70 hrs on it, good price. 867-399-4002 PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467 Wanted: Teslin freighter canoe, 22’ or 24’, preferably in poor condition.

Tim @ 250-715-5109 or hcc.tom@me.com YUKAN CANOE Canoe Instruction Courses Learn to Canoe with Yukan Canoe.

We provide a safe, supportive and fun environment for you to learn or perfect your paddling skills.

Many courses available: Intro, Whitewater, Lapie River, Swift Water Rescue, solo or tandem.

We provide all needed gear.

Check out our schedule at WWW.YUKANCANOE.COM

Services Carpentry/ Woodwork JOSEF GRAF PAINTING Certified Journeyman for 20 seasons Residential & Commercial Free estimates & Consultations 335-2300 Master quality in the Yukon

Mercury 25hp outboard, 2-stroke, 20” shaft, $1,500. 821-4429

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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Grew 21 runabout with 250 V8 inboard-outboard, EZ-Loader tandem trailer, 9.9 Johnson kicker, ready for the lakes, many spare parts, $6500.

334-5959

Contractors Yukon Wood and Steel Contracting Construction, Renovations, Decks, Bathrooms, Flooring, Ceiling, Plumbing, Greenhouse.

We offer a all inclusive home improvement service.

Please call for a free estimate.

867-399-3671 sangerer@hotmail.com

Home Repairs HANDYMAN SERVICES 24-7 *Renovations * Repairs *Restorations * Maintenance

*Furniture Repair *Small Appliance Repair *Interior/Exterior Painting *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing *Window Washing

THOMAS’S ROOFING SERVICE *Shingle Replacement *Metal Roofs *Tile Installation *Repairs (867) 334-8263

Painting & Decorating 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

Advertising It’s good for you.

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Misc Services BACKHAULS Whitehorse to Alberta.

Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc. Daily departures, safe secure dependable transportation at affordable rates. Please call Pacific Northwest Freight Systems 667-2050 FOR SALE NATIVE BRAIN-TANNED HIDES and Tanned Beaver Pelts at reasonable prices.

Phone (780)355-3557 If no one available please leave message or call (780)461-9677 FROSTY’S PLUMBING, HEATING, GAS and FIREWOOD SERVICES Plumbing repairs and installations.

Special on firewood: May 1 - July 31, $200 per cord, Fox Lake burn wood.

Call Frosty @ 867-689-8671 frostysfirewood@gmail.com

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Liquor Corporation

Liquor Corporation

LIQUOR ACT New Licence T Existing Licence T TAKE NOTICE THAT, 40078 Yukon Inc., of 1-29 Wann Road., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4A2, is making application for or change(s) to Off Premises and Food Primary – Beer/Wine liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Heather’s Snack Haven situated at 1-29 Wann Rd. in Whitehorse, 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 4:30pm on the 14th day of June, 2017 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is May 26, 2017.

The second time of publication of notice is June 2, 2017.

The third time of publication of notice is June 9, 2017.

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.

LIQUOR ACT New Licence T Existing Licence T TAKE NOTICE THAT, 42289 Yukon Inc of Box 20, Beaver Creek Yukon, Y0B 1A0 is making application for change(s) to RV Park liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Discovery Yukon Lodgings situated at Km 1818 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 4:30 PM on the 14th day of June, 2017 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is May 26, 2017.

The second time of publication of notice is June 2, 2017.

The third time of publication of notice is June 9, 2017.

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.

8179501 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

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TAKE NOTICE THAT, Beauty Duo dba Head to Toe of 103-108 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2G8, is making application for or changes to Special liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Head to Toe - Hair and Body Studio situated at 103-108 Jarvis Street in Whitehorse, 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 4:30 pm on the 21st day of June, 2017 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is June 2, 2017.

The second time of publication of notice is June 9, 2017.

The third time of publication of notice is June 16, 2017.

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.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, Socrates Gerovaggelis of P.O. Box 1327, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0, is making application for or changes to Food Primary - All Liquor & Off Premises liquor licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Pan of Gold Pizza, Pasta & Subs situated at 1075 2nd Avenue in Dawson City, 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 4:30 pm on the 21st day of June, 2017 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant.

The first time of publication of notice is June 2, 2017.

The second time of publication of notice is June 9, 2017.

The third time of publication of notice is June 16, 2017.

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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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

GILBERT HARRY SHANTZ

Deceased of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory who died on February 27, 2017.

All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are requested to Àle a claim, supported by Statutory Declaration, with Anna C. Starks-Jacob, on or before June 23, 2017, after which date the Estate will be distributed having reference only to claims which have been so Àled.

All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to: AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN Attention: Anna C. Starks-Jacob Barristers and Solicitors 3081 Third Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z7

Good Night!

Wind up your day with everything you need.

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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

PM17-019

NuWay Crushing Ltd

Bonanza Creek and historic dredge pond sources, Tributary of Klondike River

Placer

June 27, 2017

MS17-058

YG – Hwys and Public Works – TEB

Lucky Creek, Simpson Creek, Simpson Lake, Tuchitus River and unnamed creek, Tributaries of Frances River

Miscellaneous

June 14, 2017

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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Services

YUKON NEWS

Announcements

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Roofing & Skylights

Coming Events

Coming Events

Coming Events

Need A Roof?

ALPHA ROOFING CONTRACTOR Residential * Commercial New Roof * Shingles Roof Inspection Re-roof * Leak Repair Torch-on * Tin Roof Journeyman High Quality Workmanship 332-4076

City of Whitehorse Downtown and Marwell Plan-a-Thon, June 7-8, The Old Fire Hall, 1105 Front Street. Visit www.whitehorse.ca/downtown or www.whitehorse.ca/marwell for more event details.

Yukon Food for Learning Association AGM, Wednesday, June 14, noon at 2064 2nd Avenue, Whse.

Everyone welcome. 633-5352 or email ykfoodforlearning@gmail.com

Pets & Livestock

GIANT GARAGE SALE: June 10 Vanier Catholic School cafeteria in support of Destination Imagination Team and School Band. Drop off items June 9 6-9.

Puck Pockets will hold their AGM on Saturday June 03, 2017 at 13:30 hrs at 17-9th ave Whitehorse, Yukon.

R & B and Latin Jazz evening with Lucie D & the Immortals June 10th, 7:30pm. 517 Grove Street (Back yard tent). chezlucielifevie@gmail.com Reading & Talk: Berton House writer Drew Hayden Taylor at Whitehorse Public Library, Thursday June 8 at 5:00 p.m. Free.

Seniors amateur dart shooting starting October 3, 2017. Bring your own beverage. For more info contact Allan at 867-689-4946, phone or text Ted Harrison Artist Retreat Society is holding its AGM on Tuesday, June 6 at 12Noon at the MacBride Museum. Everyone is welcome!

Teen Parent Centre summer daycare now has open registration for toddlers to school-age. Program pamphlets will be available soon.

Fore more info call 667-3421 or email info@teenparentcentreyukon.ca The Reuse & Repair Fair is happening June 3rd. This Free event features workshops on repair, artwork created from redesigned materials, live music and a beer garden. From noon - 5pm at Winterlong Brewery on Mt. Sima Rd. The Teen Parent Centre is now offering New Summer Childcare to the Whitehorse Community. Registration now open for preschool to school-age through June 15th to Aug 18th. For info: info@teenparentcentreyukon.ca Thursday June 29, Yukon Film Society AGM, YFS Office 212 Lambert Street 2nd Floor. Free BBQ 5pm, AGM 6pm. Info 393-3456 or email: gm@yukonfilmsociety.com.

Yukon Bird Club field trip, Tuesday June 6, meet at Whitehorse Fish Ladder, 6:30pm, wheelchair accessible, 2 hrs. Everyone welcome.

Yukon Kennel Club 46th Annual Dog Show & Trials June 9 - 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily at Mount McIntyre.

Livestock 2 electric fencers, 1 solar powered, one is 110V, includes lots of wire, $200 obo. 668-3675 Case David Brown 885 tractor, good cond, diesel, 47.3hp, PTO & drawbar, 3-pt hitch, quick detach Allied front end loader, incl John Deere 503 brush cutter, $8,000 obo. 6683675 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 springnot prime) $5 Nielsen Farms Maureen 333-0615 HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lbs 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 pork - $5/lb Domestic wild boar - $6/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery.

Whole, half or custom order.

Samples available 668-7218 * 335-5192 Two x one-year-old black Orpington roosters, healthy birds, just too many, $25 ea or both for $40. 6672276

Corey Hirsch, former NHL goaltender, now mental health advocate to speak at Mental Health Association Yukon annual dinner on Thursday, June 8. For tickets call 668-6429

Great Canadian Ultimate day, June 10, 2017 from coast to coast at Takhini Soccer Field. Free clinic for beginners at 2:30pm, demo game at 3:30pm, BBQ at 4:30pm. morrmic@hotmail.com for info Jack Hulland School Council meeting is Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 7pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome.

Live History presents: Robin’s Redemption - an interactive mystery theatre performance at the Old Log Church Museum, June 16th & 17th.

Visit robinsredemptionolcm.eventbrite.ca for more info!

LOOKING FOR donations of household items for Humane Society sale. Please drop off at the Shelter, 126 Tlingit Road, any day of the week. No televisions or computers please.

MAYO RESIDENTS are invited to visit the old Mayo Legion Hall June 7, 10am-4pm to hear about the future plans for the building.

Share your memories.

All welcome.

Refreshments served.

Porter Creek Secondary School Council regular council meeting is Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 6:30pm in the school library. Everyone is welcome.

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Pet Services CANINES & COMPANY Dog Obedience School Classes Starting: May 23 and June 27 Tracking & Dog Puller Intro May 20-21 Private Lessons School Rental for Groups For info call 867-333-0505 www.caninesandcompany.ca

Pets Medium to large size hard plastic dog crate, $50 obo. 334-1846

Announcements

The VILLAGE OF TESLIN, in conjunction with DEISLEEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Are anticipating the construction of the 2017 BST Works project, as well as potential start-up of the Wpending Drainage Ditches and Connector Road projects.

Coming Events

The Village of Teslin and Deisleen Development Corporation are seeking

2017 Predators Dog Puller Sport Championship. June 3, Shipyards Park, 9 am-3 pm. Spectators welcome! More info 668-3556 or email yukon.predators@gmail.com

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (E.O.I.) FOR THE SUPPLY OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

2017 Predators Dog Puller Summer Championship Saturday, June 3, 2017, 9:00-3:00 at Shipyards Park.

Running, jumping, puppies, newbies. Fast, fun, exciting. Spectators welcome. More info Carol Foster 668-3556.

Al-Anon Meetings, 667-7142. Has your life been affected by someone’s drinking? Wednesday 12Noon @ new Sara Steele Bldg, main entrance. Friday beginner’s meeting, 7pm, regular meeting 8pm at Lutheran Church, 4th and Strickland.

Attn: All artists and crafts people.

Cranberry Fair is now accepting applications for Nov. 26th sale. Info and application: cranberryfair@live.com or visit our new website: www.cranberryfair.com Application deadline July 31st.

Book launch of Patti Flather’s play Paradise. Readings by Flather and Lillian Nakamura Maguire. Music by Jordy Walker. Wednesday June 7, Baked Cafe. Mingle 6:30 pm, readings 7 pm. Free.

Elijah Smith School Council regular council meeting is Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:30pm in the school library.

Everyone is welcome.

For Full Expression of Interest packages, including response forms, and to access further information, please contact: Deborah Dupont Deisleen Development Corporation Box 190, Teslin Yukon Y0A 1B0 Email: deisleendevcorp@gmail.com Phone: 867-390-2310 Technical questions can be directed to: Adam Grinde (867) 333-9268 Deadline for submissions will be 4:00 p.m.

June 16th, 2017 Submissions will be opened at the Village of Teslin Council Chambers on June 16th, 2017 at 4:01 p.m.; contractors who submitted information are welcome to attend The projects listed are being funded under the Building Canada Fund.

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Yukon Orienteering Association meet June 7 on Copper Ridge map.

Register at 6:00pm in Lo-Bird Subdivision. All members are welcome to this Middle Distance Yukon Championships event. For info call Afan at 335-2287 Yukon Science Institute presents The Sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia: Would it happen today? with David Leverton, Sunday, June 4, 7:30pm, Beringia Centre, Whitehorse. Free.

Yukon Trappers Association’s AGM will be held June 3rd at 11am at 175A Titanium Way in Whitehorse.

Personals N.A. Meetings - Wed 7pm-8:30pm 404A Ogilvie St, BYTE Office; Fri: 7pm-8:30pm - 6210 - 6th Ave; Sunday 7pm-8:30pm, BYTE Office, 404A Ogilvie St.

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N.A. Meetings - Wed 7pm-8:30pm 404A Ogilvie St, BYTE Office; Fri: 7pm-8:30pm - 6210 - 6th Ave; Sunday 7pm-8:30pm, BYTE Office, 404A Ogilvie St. Whitehorse Duplicate Bridge Club May 30, 2017 1st - Chic Callas & Bill Curtis 2nd - Mark Davey & Paula Pasquali 3rd - Chris Bookless & Bill Grandy 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.com

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PUBLIC TENDER ROWLINSON CREEK BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT KM 30.5, MOUNT NANSEN ROAD #318 Project Description: The project includes the replacement of the existing Bailey bridge, removing, disassembling and storing the existing Bailey bridge components, installation of new OilÀeld Bridge and constructing approaches.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 29, 2017.

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 Suleman Muhammad at muhammad.suleman@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 CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

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Pet Services

633-6019 FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017

2017

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER: Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays

Help control the pet overpopulation problem have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FOR INFORMATION CALL

633-6019

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Missy

Salt

Pepper

Blackie Chan

Oscar

Master Shifu

Reba

Emmie

Dayze

And more...

Max

Lydia

Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member!

RUNNING AT LARGE...

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

Check out our website at:

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WWW.HUMANESOCIETYYUKON.CA

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Tenders REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PUBLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

YUKON MUSICAL RIDE

SURPLUS TRAILER IN DAWSON

FRANCES LAKE GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECT – FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY

SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND MISC.

PURCHASE OF A ROTARY CUTTER

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 14, 2017.

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 June 22, 2017.

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 Betty Monahan at betty.monahan@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/

TERM: Flexible - August 20, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Oversee and manage the coordination of the Yukon Musical Ride event taking place August 12 and 13, 2017. Consult and advise the Yukon Musical Ride Host Committee through the production of this important community event.

BACKGROUND INFO: The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Working through a unique medium, they support the RCMP community policing efforts throughout Canada. It is a uniquely Canadian performance that has visited Yukon only once before, in 1995. It is an honour to have the Musical Ride include Whitehorse in their 2017 cross-country tour in celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday!

Please email qualifications and availability to: yukonmusicalride@gmail.com

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Highways and Public Works

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 7, 2017.

Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Robert Hinchey at robert.hinchey@gov.yk.ca.

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

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

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

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 20, 2017.

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 Steve Israel at steve.israel@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/

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Energy, Mines and Resources

TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

PUBLIC TENDER

WATSON LAKE SEWAGE LIFT STATION

ROSS RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION - PHASE 2

DAWSON YORK STREET LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT

Project Description: Phase 2 Rehabilitation of the Ross River Pedestrian Bridge, including the deck, wind cables and main cable anchorage replacement. The project is located in Ross River on the Pelly River at km 228.0 of the North Canol Road.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 27, 2017.

Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Nick Rodger at nick.rodger@gov.yk.ca.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 22, 2017.

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 Elise Bingeman at elise.bingeman@gov.yk.ca.

PUBLIC 8188974

Project Description: Replace an existing sewage lift station and build new building for lift station and standby generator Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 22, 2017.

Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mike O’Connor at mike.oconnor@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 CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

Community Services

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 CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

Community Services

Funded by New Building Canada’s Clean Water Wastewater Fund and Yukon Government.

Mandatory Site Visit: June 7th at 12:30 PM 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 CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

Community Services

PUBLIC TENDER FARO PUMPHOUSE AND RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT Project Description: Construct a new pumphouse replacement, replace existing reservoir and connect new well to current system Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 29, 2017.

Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mike O’Connor at mike.oconnor@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 CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.

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

Community Services

EVENT MANAGER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WHISTLE BEND SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 4 -- UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND SURFACE WORKS Project Description: Project Description - Construction of Water Main, Sanitary Sewer, Shallow Utilities, Road Subgrade Preparation, Granular Courses, Roadworks, Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, Asphalt Surfacing, etc.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 15, 2017.

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 Prentice at laura.prentice@gov.yk.ca.

INFORMATION MEETING about the PROCUREMENT PROCESS under this RFP will be held 1:30 pm, Monday, June 5, 2017 in the 1st Floor Boardroom of the Berska Building, 307 Black Street.

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.

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

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

Community Services

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DO I GET THE

NEWS? The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse:

HILLCREST

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GRANGER

Bernie’s Race-Trac Gas Bigway Foods

PORTER CREEK

Coyote Video Goody’s Gas Green Garden Restaurant Super A Porter Creek Trails North

RIVERDALE: 38 Famous Video Super A Riverdale Tempo Gas Bar

DOWNTOWN:

Canadian Tire Cashplan Coles (Chilkoot Mall) The Deli Edgewater Hotel Your Independent Grocer Fourth Avenue Petro Mac’s Fireweed Books Ricky’s Restaurant Riverside Grocery Riverview Hotel Shoppers on Main Shoppers Qwanlin Mall Superstore Superstore Gas Bar Tags Walmart Well-Read Books Westmark Whitehorse Yukon Inn Yukon News Yukon Tire

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THE YUKON NEWS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE IN ALL YUKON COMMUNITIES AND ATLIN, B.C.

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Lost & Found

Lost & Found

$500 reward for return of 2001 Honda ATV TRX500Fa in good cond, serial #478TE262514002557 missing since March in Whse. Cracked headlight with Honda Foreman Rubicon in white on gas tank. 6333616 or 332-7228

LOST: Male tabby cat with white belly, paws, green eyes, Rowdy, approx 200 miles south of Whitehorse on Alaska Highway en route to Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. 907-3106688

Tenders

REQUEST FOR BIDS PARTIAL EXTERIOR REFINISH 201 Main Street building Whitehorse, Yukon

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Take Advantage of our 6 month Deal...

Advertise for 5 Months and

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Documents can be obtained by contacting: yukon.se80@gmail.com

T: 667-6285 • F: 668-3755 E: wordads@yukon-news.com

Bids may be emailed to the above email address.

Puzzle Page Answer Guide

Tender closing date: Wednesday June 14th, 2017

GARAGE s Sale SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD COPPER RIDGE

T 6 TOPAZ CRES, COPPER RIDGE, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon, multi-family, camping/fishing gear, household items, luggage, clothing etc, cancelled if raining, T 5 GEM PLACE, COPPER RIDGE, Saturday June 3, 9am-1pm T 2 STOPE WAY, COPPER RIDGE, Saturday June 3, 8:30am-1pm, bit of everything, bread machine, food dryer, back-pack, material, stereo T 4 GEM PLACE, COPPER RIDGE, Saturday June 3, 9am-1pm, T 9 KEEWENAW DR, Saturday June 3, 9am-12:30pm, rain or shine, something for everyone

T 36 WINZE PLACE, Copper Ridge, Saturday June 3, 8am-12Noon, games, kid’s stuff, likely multi-family, something for everyone

DOWNTOWN

T WHITEHORSE UNITED CHURCH PARKING LOT, downtown, 6th & Main, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon, rain or shine, great hotdogs, baking, coffee, proceeds to church

Sudoku:

T 6095 – 6TH AVE, DOWNTOWN, Saturday June 3, 10am-3pm, cancelled if raining, household items, clothes, books, CDs, PS3 games, etc T 503B LAMBERT ST, DOWNTOWN, Saturday June 3, 10am-2pm, household items, clothing, toys etc

Tender closing time: 16H00 PDT UTC -7H

T 508 JARVIS ST, DOWNTOWN, Saturday June 3, 9am start time, clothes, toys, furniture, tools/building materials, kitchen ware, cargo trailer, construction/reno stuff etc T 608 WOOD ST, DOWNTOWN, Saturday June 3, 9am start time, toys, furniture, pictures, books, chocolate chip cookies

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Kakuro:

T 71 – 12TH AVE, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 9am start, household items, clothes, something for everyone

RIVERDALE

T 41 BELL CRES, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon, kid’s toys, household items, clothes and more T 6 TAGISH RD, Saturday June 3, 9am-11:30am, household goods, furniture, kids stuff, delphiniums & lemonade stand, no early birds please T 94 ALSEK RD, RIVERDALE, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon T 23 HART CRES, RIVERDALE, Saturday June 23, 9am-1pm, multi-family, kitchen gadgets, camping gear, garage & household items, great variety T 2 VAN GORDA PLACE, RIVERDALE, Saturday June 3, 8:30am-3pm, Trail-a-bike, dressers, books, desk, indoor/outdoor plants

TAKHINI

T #36 – 35 NORMANDY ROAD N, TAKHINI, Saturday June 3, 9am-2pm, moving sale, all items must go, please park on road

WHISTLE BEND WOLF CREEK

T 710 STRICKLAND ST, downtown, Saturday June 3, 9am starting time, boreal gourmet cookies etc

GRANGER

T 81A WILSON DRIVE, GRANGER, Saturday June 3, 9am-2pm, Niaye Ndasadaye Daycare hosting multi-family garage sale, BBQ & baked treats also

GOLDEN HORN

tools, small appliances, household items, no early birds please T WOLF CREEK COMMUNITY GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE, Saturday June 3, 9am-2pm, in Wolf Creek, Phelps Place Cul de Sac, 28 Harbottle Road, 12 Langholz Road, follow the balloons & signs

SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH MARWELL

T 175A TITANIUM WAY, MARWELL, Sunday June 4, 9am starting time, yard sale for Yukon Trappers Association

RIVERDALE

T 2 VAN GORDA PLACE, RIVERDALE, Saturday June 3, 8:30am-3pm, Trail-a-bike, dressers, books, desk, indoor/outdoor plants

T GOLDEN HORN SCHOOL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, Saturday June 3, 9am-3pm. Rent a table for $10 to sell your items or donate to the school for fund raising. Contact ameliakenny1@gmail.com

LOBIRD TRAILER COURT

T 108 LOBIRD ROAD, LOBIRD TRAILER COURT, Saturday June 3, 9am12:30pm, small household items, comforters, covers, small wood shelves, some women’s clothing etc

MARSH LAKE Word Scramble A: Abdicate B: Skosh C: Torpedo

T MARSH LAKE DAM, Saturday June 3, 9am-1:30pm, Emma Shorty’s Saturday, south of Whitehorse-left before Yukon River Bridge, clothing all sizes, men &women, some electronics, household, plants, NDN taco’s, hot coffee

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to your customers by advertising online at

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T 34 EVERGREEN CRES, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 9am-1pm.

T 612 OGILVIE ST, downtown, Saturday June 3, 9am start time, clothes, furniture, sports equipment, kitchen ware etc

T 804 ALEXANDER ST, downtown, Saturday June 3, 9am starting time, clothes, household, PSC etc

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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/

T 1 EVERGREEN CRES, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon, compressor, saws, air tools, ladders, camping gear, puzzles, books, beads, jewelry, knick-knacks, household items

T 11 BAILEY PLACE, WHISTLE BEND, Saturday June 3, 9am-2pm, microwave,

T 610 WOOD ST, downtown, Saturday June 3, 9am starat time, clothes, toys, sports equipment, furniture etc

Crossword:

T 1007 PINE STREET, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 9am-12Noon, multi-family JEM fundraiser, proceeds to assist poor villages in northern Mexico, household items, kitchen ware etc

T 707 OGILVIE ST, downtown, Saturday June 3, 9am start time, clothes, furniture, building materials, electrical fixtures/materials, collectibles

T 706 WOOD ST, Saturday June 3, 9am start time, toys, sports equipment, furniture, kitchen ware, electronics, CDs, DVDs, rare music books

TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO SURFACE AND GROUND WATER Project Description: The Government of Yukon is soliciting professionals to provide technical advisory services related to surface and ground water challenges for Yukon mine sites and mine remediation projects.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is June 22, 2017.

Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location.

Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Geena Grossinger at Geena.Grossinger@gov.yk.ca.

Call the advertising team at 667-6285.

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Found: Blue denim bag with leather straps left on the riverfront wharf downtown on Thursday, May 25.

Bag contains mostly baby clothes and lunch bag. Pick up at the Yukon News, 211 Wood Street between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

yukon-news.com

NORTHLANDS TRAILER PARK

T #139 NORTHLAND TRAILER PARK, 986 Range Road, Saturday June 3, 9am-3pm, vintage clothing, vinyls, music equipment, instruments, toys, furniture

PINE RIDGE

T 12 CASTLE DRIVE, PINE RIDGE, Saturday June 3, 8:30am-1pm, power tools, winter tires, exercise bike, household items

PORTER CREEK

T 1203 GROVE ST, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 8am-2pm, camping & hunting equipment, kitchen stuff, clothing etc T 16 OAK STREET, PORTER CREEK, Friday June 2, 4pm-8pm, rain or shine T 21 MACDONALD ROAD, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 8am-1pm, multi-family, household items, furniture, etc, rain or shine T 27 OAK STREET, PORTER CREEK, Saturday June 3, 8:30am-12Noon

R WHEN placing your Garage Sale Ad through The Yukon News Website TO INCLUDE: E + ADDRESS + AREA + DATE(S) M + TIME OF YOUR GARAGE SALE E M Classifieds/Reception 0 words or wordads@yukon-news.com 3 B less FREE! or 667-6285 E R DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY @ 3PM

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