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Ashley JoannouNews Reporter

As housing advocates fume over the decision to put the kibosh on plans for affordable housing

in Whitehorse, the chair of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce has his own criticism of the Yukon government.

Rich Thompson said the decision to scrap plans for 75 affordable hous-ing units in Whitehorse could “erode the trust” in the request for proposals process.

“You really run the risk of having businesses ask the question of whether these government RFPs are worth bidding. What does it mean if they can simply overturn them? That’s not deal-ing in good faith,” Thompson said.

The cancelled plans would have seen the Yukon government subsidize developers to build rental units, on the condition that rents be kept at 95 per cent of the median – currently around $900 – for at least 10 years.

The CEO of Northern Vision De-velopment said he thought the “whole project was really well conceived.”

Brad Cathers, the minister respon-sible for the Yukon Housing Corpora-tion, said the government cancelled the project after it had already been approved by the corporation’s board, after input from the private sector. Realtors and landlords had warned the government’s plan was unnecessary and would hurt landlords who don’t receive government help.

As a businessman and a landlord, Thompson said he can see both sides of the argument.

“Every time a government tries to get involved in trying to provide affordable housing, it has this potential risk because it is interfering with nor-mal market dynamics.”

But he doesn’t agree with the doomsday scenario predicted by some.

“If you see the stats that I’ve seen on how much vacancy there is in cer-tain areas, that would certainly suggest that there’s lots of room for new units to come into the marketplace,” he said.

“I don’t know that I would agree that it would fl ood and destroy the marketplace. I think it would certainly have an impact, and I think that’s what it was intended to do, was to try and increase the availability of units and therefore dampen the prices a bit.”

Northern Vision Development was offered some government money as

part of the project, but turned it down before any plans were made public.

Thompson said his company was going to knock down the conven-tion centre next to the High Country Inn and build a four-storey, 54-unit complex with a mix of affordable rent-als and units set at market rates. More than 20 units would have qualifi ed as “affordable.”

Eventually, the plan was to build a new convention centre on Main Street next to the Gold Rush Inn, he said.

The company was offered $3 mil-lion in government money to help build the rental complex. That would have covered about 20 per cent of the costs and wasn’t enough, Thompson said.

“You look at it from a return on in-vestment standpoint… and we would have actually been underwater for the fi rst seven years of the project.”

He said the company had been hoping for closer to a 30 or 35 per cent subsidy and so backed out of the project.

It’s a serious problem, Thompson said, when the government cancels a project like this after developers have committed time and money to come up with proposals.

“To put a bid like that in, you’re probably going to spend $15,000 to

$20,000 on architectural fees, you’re going to spend $10,000 or $20,000 of your internal time, maybe more,” he said.

“I mean you can easily probably make a case that you’re spending between $30,000 and $60,000 on it if you’re putting a good project together.”

This is not the fi rst time something like this has happened, Thompson points out.

In March of last year, the Yukon government rejected all bids to build a new F.H. Collins Secondary School, claiming the numbers came back too high.

The same problem halted plans for a new fi re hall in Beaver Creek last year.

Thompson said he understands the need to be able to cancel a project if the bids come back too high.

But that wasn’t the case here, he said. The process, as laid out specifi -cally by the government, was followed correctly.

“You have a fair and disciplined process, people spend a lot of money and a lot of time, and they win and then they are told the project is not going ahead because they are rethink-ing it.”

Contact Ashley Joannou at [email protected]

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Rich Thompson, chair of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Northern Vision Development, says the decision to quash affordable housing plans is tarnishing the Yukon government’s image with businesses.

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Advocates for affordable housing have been left fl ummoxed and furious

over the Yukon government’s decision to axe building plans in Whitehorse.

“We were totally amazed and extremely disappointed and disil-lusioned as well,” said Charlotte Hrenchuk, a co-chair of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition.

Earlier this week the govern-ment aborted plans to help pay for 75 bachelor and one-bedroom apartments in the city if develop-ers agreed to keep the rent at 95 per cent of the median level in the territory. The current median is about $900.

Brad Cathers, the minister responsible for the housing corpo-ration, said he listened to input from private sector investors who told him government interference would hurt the market. The situa-tion was getting better on its own, they said.

Hrenchuk disagrees.“Affordability is still an issue.

It’s a very pressing issue for people who want to rent in Whitehorse – we know that the median rent has increased 18.3 per cent since 2009,” she said.

“We know that the median rent hit a record high in December of 2013 according to the bureau of statistics, and I don’t think much has changed since then.”

Hrenchuk said she was left “bewildered” by the government’s decision to back out of a plan it had designed itself.

“There was a set process to ac-cess this funding. Initially 22 pro-ponents went after it, so obviously they thought it was worthwhile and of interest.”

That number was whittled down to fi ve projects approved by the Yukon Housing Corporation’s board – two in the communities and three in Whitehorse.

Yukon Party cabinet, through its management board, cancelled

only the Whitehorse projects.Six two-bedroom units are still

being built in Carmacks and two one-bedroom units will be built in Carcross.

That used up $1.3 million of the $13 million remaining in federal Northern Housing Trust money.

“This just shows the govern-ment’s total incompetence when it comes to dealing with the housing fi le,” said NDP housing critic Kate White.

“For months they’ve been saying ‘look, we’ve got these great things that are going to be hap-pening in housing.’ They put out press releases talking about how fantastic they are and then they cancel everything with a press release.”

White calls the current situa-tion “another Lot 262.” In 2012, the territory tried to sell that 10-acre lot to the highest bidder on the condition that at least 30 affordable housing units be built on it.

Only two bids came through and both offers were disqualifi ed.

White said she hopes the remaining housing money goes to those with the greatest need. She says the now-cancelled program would have increased the number of units in the market but not helped those most in need: people who fi nd even the median rent too high.

She hopes the powers that be “really fi nally hear what we’re missing for the housing contin-uum and we move forward with supportive housing. We move forward with actual affordable housing with rates set by CMHC. That we look towards ‘housing fi rst’ models.”

Whitehorse mayor Dan Curtis said he’d “be lying if I said I wasn’t extremely disappointed and I know, hearing from my council, that they’re also very disappointed it’s not moving forward.”

The mayor publicly voiced his support for the plan before it was cancelled.

He said he heard from a few people who disagreed with his stance, but many came forward and were looking forward to the plans.

“I’ve had a lot of people walk up to me being very supportive and very thankful that we’re going to be able to have some options for those people that are trying to get by.”

Liberal Leader Sandy Silver said the situation proves “the only thing that Yukoners can really count on is the Yukon Party saying one thing and doing another.”

He criticized Cathers for un-dermining the independence of the Yukon Housing Corporation’s board to make decisions.

As late as May 15, Cathers was in the legislature promising to stay at arm’s length from the decision-making process.

“I am leaving it to the staff of Yukon Housing Corporation and the members of the review com-mittee and to the board to make that decision,” he said at the time.

“In fact, it will be the board of Yukon Housing Corporation making the fi nal decisions. Man-agement board approval that was required has been given and the money for the fi rst portion of this is contained in the budget.”

Asked about those statements now, Cathers said he made a mistake.

“What happened is at that point in time the information I had in my briefi ng materials indicated that management board approval was not required at the end of the process, which is why I said what I did then. That was later clarifi ed and corrected.”

Terry Bergen, a former presi-dent of the real estate association, said he is pleased with the govern-ment’s decision.

He admits that fi ve years ago there was a problem.

“That 10-year period up until 2010 was when the real problems peaked,” he said. “Our demand just kept growing because we were very economically successful, but our supply was restricted all that time.”

Since then the supply has improved, he said. Hundreds of lots are ready to be built on and hundreds more could be made ready quickly.

“I’m not saying that rentals are cheap, but I’m saying that relative to the rest of Canada we are af-fordable,” he said.

The CMHC spring 2014 report listed the average rent of a two-bedroom unit in Whitehorse in

2013 at $955. The average price of renting a two bedroom apartment in Dawson Creek is $1,085 and in Fort St. John two bedrooms goes for $1,050.

Bergen said having a com-petitive market, where landlords compete for tenants and tenants look to pay as little as possible, is the best way to go.

“They’re going to provide the best product they can. So the only thing I think the government needs to do is keep the market competitive, keep land available, keep mortgages affordable so that people can go out and provide the product,” he said.

Both Cathers and Bergen point to the Brookside Development plan in Crestview as a sign that things are getting better.

For $349,000, you can buy a townhouse with a rental suite in the basement.

Co-owner Dale Best said the plan is to eventually build 120 total units, 80 of which will have a rental suite option in the base-ment.

Best said the developer took a year off building so it could reconfi gure its plans to include more basement suites, because the fi rst ones sold so quickly.

Right now six one-bedrooms are on the market, with all being rented for between $900 and $1,000 a month.

So far 11 of the 120 town-houses have been built. There’s no timeline for when all will be complete, Best said. That depends on how sales go.

He points out that the govern-ment was proposing to subsidize bachelor and one-bedroom units.

“I’m very pleased that they saw that we’re going to fi ll that part of the market without subsidizes, without tax dollars.”

Both the local real estate and landlord associations have said they look forward to working with non-profi ts to fi nd housing solu-tions that work for everyone.


Affordable housing cancellation prompts outcry


The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a Yukon case involving French lan-

guage schooling.In a rare decision, the country’s

top court decided that the lengthy battle between the Yukon govern-ment and the territory’s French school board deserves its attention.

In 2012 the court granted a hear-ing to about 12 per cent of the cases that applied.

The decision to hear a case is a yes or a no; the justices do not provide any reasons.

Board president Ludovic Gouail-lier said the case raises questions about how school boards control enrollment and hiring, infrastruc-ture questions and questions about funding.

“A number of jurisdictions have started recourses before the court to have these issues clarifi ed,” he said.

Canada’s Supreme Court Act says a case is chosen by the court “by reason of its public importance.”

The francophone school board brought the case against the Yukon government, alleging it had not met its obligations under sec-tion 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which estab-lishes minority language rights.

In 2011 Yukon Supreme Court judge Vital Ouellette ruled in the board’s favour. He ordered a num-ber of administrative changes, but most notably ordered the govern-ment to build a new French high school and pay the board nearly $2 million that the school board alleged had been diverted from it to French immersion programs.

Earlier this year the Court of

Appeal ruled the judge showed “reasonable apprehension of bias” because of his connections with the Alberta group Fondation franco-albertaine.

A new trial was ordered and the school board applied to the top court.

Gouaillier said the board disagrees with the appeal court re-garding Ouellette’s impartiality. By ordering a new trial, the court also left all of the legal concerns unan-swered, he said.

Education Minister Elaine Taylor said yesterday that she respects the school board’s right to continue in court.

Taylor said the relationship be-tween the two sides has improved.

“We remain just as committed to work productively with CSFY towards that successful outcome for French language students in the

territory.”She points to two new portables

that have been placed at Ecole Em-ilie-Tremblay as well as discussions around a new funding formula.

Gouaillier agreed things have gotten better.

“The reason this matter went be-fore the court in the fi rst place was because… the school board could get nowhere trying to advance some of its arguments and its positions in terms of building a new school and programming,” he said.

“The government was clear about not being willing to accom-modate. This government seems to be willing to discuss.”

But it remains to be seen if this yields concrete achievements, he said.

“The board is happy with the level of access and the attitude on the part of the government and is

really hoping that we’re going to be able to make some strides.”

The school board recently completed a public consultation period to gauge where the com-munity stands regarding a new French high school.

“We have to make sure before we make a decision in relation to moving forward today that we have our fi nger on the pulse of the community as it currently stands,” Gouaillier said.

The confl ict has not been cheap. Yukon government offi cials estimate they’ve spent $2.6 million on the case from the beginning.

No date has been set for when the case will actually be heard by the country’s top court.


Top court to hear francophone school case


Dale Best, co-owner of Brookside Development, stands in one of his condo units off Azure Road.


Yukon still leads nation in alcohol consumption

In 2013, residents of White-horse, and those traveling through, drank enough beer, wine, and spirits to fi ll the main pool at the Canada Games Cen-tre two and a half times.

That’s more than two million litres of booze, and it will likely be even more next year.

According to Statistics Canada, the 2012-13 sales of beer, wine, and spirits amount to $1,332 for every Yukoner.

In 2009, it was $1,219, then it jumped to $1,270 the next year, and $1,298 the year after that.

In each year, Yukon has led the nation by a wide margin and has ever since the stat started to be kept back in 1950.

This year, Newfoundland and Labrador had the second highest sales in the country at $981.40 per capita. The nation’s most sober residents resided in New Brunswick, where locals spent an average of $631. The average across the country was $733.70.

Gary Brown of the Yukon Bureau of Statistics notes that the Yukon numbers are infl ated by the amount of tourists the territory receives each year, which, at 350,000, is among the highest number per-capita in the country.

In total, the Yukon spent slightly more than $40 million dollars on alcohol. Half the sales came in beer and cider, 30 per cent on spirits and the remainder of wine.

Whitehorse saw $26.5 mil-lion in alcohol sales. Dawson City trailed the capital, spend-ing nearly $3.5 million. Watson Lake was third at just less than

$2 million.The upward trend does not

bode well for the territory, as drug and alcohol abuse contin-ues to be a serious problem.

The Yukon has a high-risk population of heavy drink-ers who consume alcohol and drugs at much higher rates than similar high-risk users in the rest of Canada, according to Health and Social Services.

Yukon’s crime statistics in-dicate that in 2003, 55 per cent of all assaults, including sexual, had alcohol involved.

(Sam Riches)

Gwitch’in join Peel legal battle

The Gwitch’in Tribal Council will participate in the lawsuit over the Yukon government’s handling of the Peel watershed land use plan as an intervenor, the First Nation announced this week.

The suit was launched by the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun in January.

It alleges that the Yukon government broke its agree-ments with First Nations when it threw out the plan recommended by the planning commission in favour of one designed by Yukon’s bureau-crats.

The commission’s plan recommended 80 per cent of watershed be protected from new staking and roads. The government’s plan protects 29 per cent of the area from new staking, and none of it from new road construction.

The Inuvik-based Gwitch’in Tribal Council announced it would seek legal action in February. Until this week the council did not say what that action would be.

“We did an analysis of the legal options that we had,” said Norman Snowshoe, acting president of the council, in an interview Thursday.

“We believe that we have the same positions and we came in as an intervenor because of the similarities in our land claim agreements as to land use plan-ning in the Yukon.”

It’s a shame that it has come to this, said Snowshoe.

“I’m very disappointed that it has come to going to the legal system to justify our rights that we established through the land claim agreements and our treat-ies. If this is the way that they’re going to solve land disputes and land management disputes, it’s going to be very expensive for the aboriginal people to partici-pate in any meaningful rela-tionships with the government.”

(Jacqueline Ronson)

Yukon commits to water investments

The Yukon government has promised to spend $2.7 million enacting its newly minted water strategy over the next three years.

Some of the money will go towards hiring a hydrogeologist for the territory.

“We need to better under-stand what our groundwater resources hold,” said Heather Jirousek, acting director of the water resources branch of Environment Yukon.

Ninty-seven percent of Yukoners get their drink-ing water from groundwater sources, but we don’t have a lot of data about how those systems work, she said.

It will be the job of the hydrogeologist, once one is hired, to come up with a plan to improve our knowledge of Yukon’s groundwater.

Yukon College will get $150,000 over two years to run its water and wastewater oper-ator program, in order to train Yukoners to run water systems in the communities.

And the department will put in 25 new hydrometric mon-itoring stations and six new water quality monitoring sta-tions across the territory, said Jirousek.

Other programs would improve the models that the Yukon uses to predict fl oods and update the websites that the territory uses to share informa-tion about water resources.

The advantage of having a water strategy is that all of Yukon’s water managers are on the same page about what the priorities are, said Jirousek.

“We have our work cut out for us for three to fi ve years, we know what it is we’re doing. We don’t have to be constantly go-ing back to check in on what it is we should do.”

There will be a formal public review of the strategy in fi ve years.

(Jacqueline Ronson)

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The numbers vary on the source but the trend is the same: housing prices

in Whitehorse are on their way down.

Terry Bergen, past president of Yukon Real Estate Associa-tion and a current realtor with Coldwell Banker, says that prices have dropped 20 per cent since 2011.

Gary Brown of Yukon’s bureau of statistics has a drop of 13 per cent, from a peak price of $455,700 in 2011, to $394,800 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Bergen calculated his own numbers, saying the govern-ment statistics are often skewed by very few sales.

“We as realtors have to appraise every house we list, so we base the new values on housing based on past sales. We also base housing value on sale prices, not listed prices,” Bergen said.

Brown admits that the government statistics are not necessarily comparing “apples to apples,” but the houses are sorted by subdivision and the numbers capture all sales, not just the ones that go through realtors.

Despite the difference between Bergen and Brown’s numbers, the outcome is the same. Yet the drop in housing prices has not yet been refl ect-ed in rental rates.

The average price of a two bedroom apartment has gone from $849 in 2011, to $955 in 2013, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Cor-poration. They are forecasting another increase in 2014 to $975.

Despite these rising num-

bers, Bergen says the rental rates in Whitehorse are “lower than any comparable city across Canada and way lower than another other northern Canadian city.”

According to the CMHC’s spring 2014 report, which listed the average rent of a two-bedroom unit in Whitehorse in 2013 at $955, the average price of renting a two bedroom apartment in Dawson Creek is $1,085, while in Fort St. John two bedrooms go for $1,050.

Units in Whitehorse that are available for less than $1,000 are few and far between, how-ever. A browse of rentals cur-rently available online has an average listing closer to $1,300.

Val Smith, president of the Yukon Real Estate Association, says that’s because the units with reasonable rates experi-ence very little turn over.

“The places that offer rent for that rate don’t need to ad-vertise,” she said.

In Riverdale, one and two bedroom apartments are avail-able at $750 to $850 a month, Smith said, but they rarely en-ter the market as the landlords see the value of long-term, established tenants with little turnover.

Smith said the drop in hous-ing prices will soon begin to manifest in the rental rates, and that the most current num-bers available don’t accurately refl ect what’s happening on the “street level.”

“People are losing their tenants,” she said, offering an example of a landlord who used to rent out each side of an unfurnished duplex for $1,350 a month and recently went through three months of vacancy. Eventually the land-lord secured a corporate client, after furnishing the units, and

now provides housing for the client’s employees.

Bergen said the drop in housing prices can be traced back 10 year ago, when the Yu-kon government and the City of Whitehorse fell behind in lot development.

With the infl ux of lot de-velopment that began in 2011, Bergen says the market is now being driven down by over-saturation.

“We have more than a 100 new affordable housing units available for sale or for rent,” he said.

Bergen listed Mah’s Point as an example, the $18-million, 52-unit condo development that opened in July 2011. Those units start at the mid $250,000 range and have yet to be fi lled entirely.

Brookside development in Crestview is another, with two and three bedroom town-houses still available and start-ing at $269,900.

Mayor Dan Curtis says that affordable housing is still at the top of the priority list for the city. He said that in public

consultations with the citizens of Whitehorse, year after year, affordable housing is the top concern.

“That hasn’t changed,” he said. “It’s still number one on the wishlist, is what we’re hear-ing.”

A 2012 report commissioned by the Yukon Housing Corpo-ration says that while its clear that housing prices have risen since 2006, it’s debatable that things were less affordable in 2012.

It highlights a range of fac-tors underpinning the increase: strong economic gains, reduced income taxes, declining inter-est rates, and until 2012 much more favourable lending terms with amortization extended to 40 years between 2006-2008. Up until 2011, Begen called the market “very heated,” but he doesn’t see it returning to that state in the near future.

“It’s looking very stable,” he said. “There’s a lot of con-struction and there’s a strong market for affordable homes in established neighbourhoods.”

Bergen said that supply has

not only met demand but sur-passed it, which has cut down on buyers quickly fl ipping homes.

“There’s no people lining up and reselling,” he said. “The builders aren’t getting the big prices, if they want to charge too much someone else can just go and build one.”

According to the CMHC’s spring report, active listings de-clined in 2013 to an average of 164 units a month in the fi rst quarter, compared to 226 units the year before. The report attributed the slow sales to the price declines, which may have prompted potential sellers to hold off on listing their home, with the limited selection then compounding the problem.

The trend is expected to continue in 2014, the report says, as the market continues to favour the buyer.

A recent news release from the Yukon Real Estate Associa-tion and the Yukon Residential Landlord Association paints a grim picture for the future, cit-ing an oversupply of available units that will continue to push rental rates further down.

Despite this, the CMHC found an upward trend in the burgeoning condo market, with average condominium prices rising to $322,630, a seven per cent increase from 2012 to 2013. The report also found that condos accounted for 37 per cent of total sales.

Over that same period, the average price for single and semi-detached homes declined. Single-detached prices in 2013 averaged $406,300, down fi ve per cent from 2012, while semi-detached units averaged $300,878, down seven per cent.

Contact Sam Riches at [email protected]


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An NHL legend will be carving up Whitehorse ice next week.

Theoren Fleury, the former NHL all-star, Stanley Cup winner and gold-medal winning Olympian, is coming to town as a member of NorthwesTel’s Summit Hockey School.

He will be joined by another hockey great in Jayna Hefford, who has represented Team Canada at the Olympics fi ve times. She scored the gold-medal-winning goal for Canada at the 2002 Winter Olym-pics.

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“Fleury is someone who wants to help and has a lot to share,” Martin said, as he was throwing his skates in his truck and getting ready to make the drive north to Whitehorse.

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said Martin, “and improving your-

self but not forgetting those two main points. If you are pursuing hockey, or any work, to get to the highest level you are going to have some situations arise and learn-ing how to deal with them is key to becoming a pro.”

Martin is witness to the growth of the camp’s students, year after year.

Bodie Elias, originally from Old Crow, has been coming to the school since it began and is now one their youth leaders.

“He’s taken over that role as one of our go-to youth leaders,” Martin said of the former Whitehorse Mustang. “The kids learn from Theo, myself, Hefford, they learn from us and they go back to their communities with the knowledge and the skills to be a leader in their community.”

The camp will also welcome back Brian Kozak. He trains Mike Richards, who recently hoisted the Stanley Cup as a member of the L.A. Kings.

John Chabot will also be taking part. The former NHLer played for the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Chabot is now the host of the television show Hit the Ice, where he travels across the country scouting top First Nation hockey talent.

“It’s pretty cool to have him come up here and see the Yukon talent, he’s always looking for more First Nation players to potentially get an opportunity like that.”

In 2012, the school hosted NHLer Jordin Tootoo, who became the fi rst Inuk player and the fi rst player to grow up in Nunavut to participate in an NHL game when he made his pro debut with the Nashville Predators.

“The list goes on and on of who comes up to help with this camp,” said Martin. “We fi nd these profes-sionals that fi t what we’re doing to help these kids through sport. It’s a very unique camp, and that’s the fun part.”

The camp will run from July 2 to the 6, and registration is still avail-able at Sport Yukon.


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Mirek Krikorian smiles a lot. His mom jokes that it’s his saving grace since he’s a hor-

rible sleeper.He babbles and is eating some soft

food.But at fi ve months old he still

doesn’t have a birth certifi cate con-taining both his parents’ names.

That’s even after the Yukon govern-ment voted unanimously to make it possible.

Earlier this year, Whitehorse moms Cai Krikorian and Corinne Gurtler were told Gurtler couldn’t get her name on Mirek’s birth certifi cate un-less she adopted her own son. That’s how the Yukon Vital Statistics Act dealt with same sex parents.

Krikorian and Gurtler called that discriminatory and fi led a human rights complaint.

Health Minister Doug Graham was quick to promise a fi x.

In May every MLA in the legisla-ture voted in favour of the changes.

The new law does away with the adoption requirement and allows for up to four people to be included on a birth certifi cate.

“It’s been seven weeks since they passed the fi nal reading and we have phoned the vital statisics offi ce, I don’t know how many times, and we keep

getting told, ‘two weeks, two weeks, two weeks,” Gurtler said.

The latest news is that it will likely be the end of July before any birth cer-tifi cate is available.

“In the meantime they continue to hand out birth certifi cates to hertero-sexual couples,” Gurtler said.

The Department of Health and Social Services is maintaining that it can’t provide the family with a com-plete birth certifi cate until the amend-ments are proclaimed by Yukon’s commissioner.

“In order to do that, we need to have all of the forms that are pre-scribed in legislation done,” said spokesperson Pat Living.

Living said there’s a total of 26 forms, including a birth certifi cate, a death certifi cate and an application for name change.

“We have to make the changes, we have to get the changes approved, we have to get the forms translated and then we have to get the forms de-signed,” she said. “There is a process, and it’s unfortunate that it has taken us a little longer than we anticipated to make this happen.”

Cabinet spokesperson Elaine Schi-man says Graham has directed his department to “make this change a priority.”

But a quick perusal of the Yukon Human Rights Act suggests the family could be given the birth certifi cate

before any changes are offi cial. In fact, they may have qualifi ed to

get one all along. Sexual orientation has been cov-

ered under the Yukon Human Rights Act since it was passed in 1987.

Section 39 says the human rights act supersedes all other acts in the territory, unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

The News pressed Living on why section 39 is not being applied in this

case. “Ultimately, Yukon government

and the Yukon Human Rights Com-mission do not agree about what occurs when the Human Rights Act renders another piece of legislation in-operative, and what can be done when legislation is inoperative,” she said.

“Our position is still that YG can-not legally provide a birth certifi cate with both mothers on it until amend-ments are made to the Vital Statistics

Act. The government is doing its job by ensuring its processes are legally compliant, which necessarily requires that any changes to statutory instru-ments be fi rst put in place.”

Meanwhile, Gurtler says getting a birth certifi cate with both parents’ names is not a vanity exercise.

“Our child has no protection of the family right now. His only legal parent is Cai (who is his biological mother).”

For a trip to see family in the U.S. the couple had to get legal guardian-ship documents with Gurtler’s name.

Otherwise, if something happened her wife, Gurtler wouldn’t have been able to take her son back home.

Her name is not on Mirek’s pass-port because the passport offi ce relies on the birth certifi cate, which right now only has one name.

“The birth certifi cate is his primary identifi cation document and it’s false, it’s wrong,” Gurtler said.

Their son doesn’t have a social insurance number yet either, which means no registered education savings plan. They’re waiting until they’re both recognized so they can both contribute.

The human rights complaint is moving forward.

“We said enough,” Gurtler said. “They’ve had forever to get this prob-lem fi xed.”


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Corinne Gurtler, right, and Cai Krikorian at home with their sons, Owen and Mirek Krikorian. Mirek’s parents have yet to receive the promised birth certifi cate for their son.

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Brad Cathers should grow a backbone.

As the political boss of the Yu-kon Housing Corporation, Cathers is entitled to call the shots. But he is also expected to keep his word – something he has failed to do by scrapping plans to spend nearly $12 million on bolstering afford-able housing in Whitehorse.

Cathers had long given this plan his blessing. What’s more, back in April, the minister told the legislature that he would leave it up to senior mucky-mucks at Yukon Housing Corporation to decide how these funds would be doled out.

“It will be the board of Yu-kon Housing that will review the recommendations made by the internal committee,” Cathers said. “They will then make the fi nal decision on approval of projects.”

So much for that. Upon learn-ing that realtors and landlords were enraged by the plans, Cathers caved, overturning the housing corporation board’s approval. (He now claims he misunderstood his role in things when he spoke in the House. Is this supposed to be reassuring, that Cathers appar-ently didn’t understand his job as minister?)

The affordable housing scheme would have seen the territory pay half the cost of private develop-ments, provided that rents were kept below the city’s median rate – currently around $900 – for a decade. The housing corporation reckons the funds could have sup-ported construction of about 75 bachelor or one-bedroom apart-ments. By bolstering the number of units with middling rents, the hope was to make rents in general more affordable, particularly for those at the bottom rungs of the ladder.

Sounds good if you’re a renter.

Not so much if you’re a landlord. But when it comes to the thorny issue of resolving Whitehorse’s shortage of affordable housing, it’s unlikely that any solution will make everyone happy.

Landlords and realtors warned this plan would hurt mom-and-pop owners of rental suites by causing rents to plunge, while enriching a small number of fat cats able to bid on the affordable housing money. Brighter minds than ours remain stumped about exactly what consequences would have ensued from the plan, yet these concerns seem overblown.

As Keith Halliday recently noted in his Yukonomist column, this project would have only seen a modest increase to the total number of rental units in the city, comparable to what the housing corporation has directly built over the past few years, so it’s hard to hard to take too seriously predic-tions of a big crash.

Cathers has defended his deci-sion by pointing to a developer who had threatened to cancel his project if the affordable housing works proceeded. Apparently, these units will offer affordable housing too, sans subsidy. Yet everybody can’t be right. According to the reasoning of realtors, wouldn’t these units drive rents into a death spiral, too?

Any claim that the market is about to self-correct should be taken with a grain of salt, too, given the failure of such a thing to happen until now. As a report commissioned by the housing corporation explains in detail, the underlying problem is that build-ing affordable housing isn’t terribly profi table.

The proposed project prob-ably would have slimmed profi t margins for landlords. If it didn’t,

it wouldn’t have done its job. But small-time landlords who have invested in a rental suite, if they have been prudent, would have enough of a buffer to endure a modest price drop. Nobody ever said a rental property was a risk-free investment.

And it’s important to remem-ber that the current arrangement also creates winners and losers. Perhaps mom-and-pop landlords benefi t now, but this may come at the cost of throttling the city’s broader economy. That’s certainly the contention of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, which has long maintained that the lack of af-fordable housing makes it diffi cult to recruit new hires. Needless to say, many renters are currently los-ers under the status quo, too.

Realtors and landlords insist that any government-supported housing should require tenants to be income tested. But there’s a word for that: it’s called social housing. We already have that – certainly not enough, judging by the long waitlists – but the idea here was to try something differ-ent, to help working families who struggle to pay the rent, but aren’t

eligible for social housing.Cathers urges us to consider

unintended consequences, but the Yukon Chamber of Commerce asserts that he has created a few of his own: businesses have a new reason to be leery about sinking money into preparing bids on government tenders, following this one being scuppered. Given the similar shenanigans during the tendering of work to rebuild F.H. Collins Secondary School, such fears are not unwarranted.

The Yukon government now fi nds itself in a strange bind of its own making. It has promised to help out struggling renters. Will this still somehow happen, and if

so, how? One solution could be to of-

fer a subsidy to renters within a certain income bracket. But, as the chamber has noted, this could simply end up driving up rents even higher, and in doing so, harm those who aren’t eligible to receive this money.

It’s a tricky issue. Then again, the Yukon Party has had six years to think it over since Ottawa fi rst shipped up a big pile of money earmarked for affordable housing. It’s a testament to the government’s ineptitude and indifference that we’re now back at square one to sort out what to do with it.

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“You have a fair and disciplined process, people spend a lot of money and a lot of time, and they

win and then they are told the project is not going ahead because they are rethinking it.”

Rich Thompson, chair of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, on the government’s decision to cancel its affordable housing plans for Whitehorse. Page 2

OPINION EDITORIAL INSIGHT LETTERS


Are you getting bored of Canada Day barbecues? Is it always the same-old

same-old? You know, beer, burg-ers and losing a debate about Sir John A. and the Charlottetown Conference to some guy from the Executive Council Offi ce?

This year, dazzle them with your knowledge of the Yukon’s constitutional history.

First of all, remind them that while July 1, 1867 is a very nice holiday, it’s not as important as July 15, 1870. That’s when the Yukon and Canada joined together to create the wonderful country we love so much.

Strictly speaking, this was the day when the Dominion of Can-ada purchased the Yukon as part of the “North-Western Territory” from the Hudson’s Bay Company.

The old North-Western Terri-tory differed in important ways from today’s Northwest Territor-ies, and not just because it had a hyphen, an extra capital “W” and no “s” at the end. It was, as the name suggests, the bit of

territory northwest of the better known Rupert’s Land, which was defi ned as the land where the rivers drained into Hudson’s Bay. The N-W T, if I can call it that, was the land where the rivers fl owed into the Arctic Ocean or Bering Strait. And neither terri-tory included the “British Arctic Territories.” The “BAT” was all the islands in the Arctic except, as everyone knows, the islands in Hudson’s Bay which were part of Rupert’s Land.

Think of the North-Western Territory as today’s Yukon plus the western N.W.T. and the northern bits of British Colum-bia and Alberta.

Now we get to go way back in history, even before the Plains of Abraham and all that stuff that fi lls up history books writ-ten in Toronto. Back in 1670, some entrepreneurs talked King Charles II into giving them the trading rights for the lands whose rivers drained into Hudson’s Bay. Thus Rupert’s Land and the Hud-son’s Bay Company were born.

Then what seems to have hap-pened was that the Bay’s traders kept roving further from the shores of Hudson’s Bay. Soon they crossed the continental divide and were in lands whose rivers ran away from Hudson’s Bay; i.e., the land that would eventually be called the North-Western Territory. As far as I can tell, the Bay’s legal basis for doing this was sketchy. But no one cared. Even Wikipedia doesn’t

have an opinion about when the North-Western Territory (and thus today’s Yukon) fell under the control of the Hudson’s Bay Company and eventually the British Empire.

It seems to have just hap-pened.

Fast forward to the 1820s. The vague British sphere of infl uence in northwestern North Amer-ica is beginning to run into the vague Russian sphere of infl uence in Alaska. Hudson’s Bay traders are beginning to bump into traders from its Russian counter-part, the Russian-American Company.

It was the age of Empires. The obvious solution, at the time, was to fi nd some Russian and British diplomats who had never been to Alaska or the Yukon, give them some fantastical maps, and have them start drawing lines. This happened in 1825 in Saint Petersburg, capital of Russia at the time.

According to some accounts of the negotiations, at one point the dividing line between Russian America and British America was going to be the 135th merid-ian. This permits some fanciful historical scenarios. For example, had the border actually been set on the 135th, and had Russia not sold Alaska to the Americans, then the border between the Soviet Union and Canada during the Cold War would have run through the Chinese restaurant at McCrae. (Riverdale would have

been a bastion of freedom, and Copper Ridge some kind of drab Soviet housing development.)

But negotiations continued and, perhaps after the soup course and before the beef stro-ganoff, the British traded deftly and got the land up to the cur-rent border on the 141st merid-ian. Little did they know, but they had just acquired the Klondike gold fi elds.

The future Yukon was now safely in the British Empire.

But don’t let your friends get back to their Canada Day chit chat just yet. There’s more!

Forward the tape now to 1861 and the Stikine gold rush. So many Americans arrived in the Stikine country that James Douglas, governor of the colony of British Columbia, began to get nervous. He didn’t want any repeat of how an infl ux of Amer-ican settlers eventually separ-ated Texas from Mexico. So the “Stickeen Territories” were carved out of the North-Western Terri-tory for some fi rm and focused British administration.

This included Northern B.C. and – get this – up to 62 degrees North. Which means that what is now Whitehorse was in the “Stickeen Territories.”

Fortunately this absurd state of affairs lasted only a year, when the Stickeen Territories south of 60 degrees were added to British Columbia and the zone from 60 to 62 was tossed back into the North-Western Territory.

Just to make this even more confusing, I should go back to Captain Vancouver and point out that around 1794 he sailed past the Lynn Canal and declared that the land on the other side of the mountains (i.e., the Yukon) should be called “New Norfolk.”

But no one paid any attention and we can return to our narra-tive. It is now 1870 and the new Dominion of Canada is keen to buy Rupert’s Land, just like the history books say. However, and this is often left out of the history books, the Hudson’s Bay Com-pany was having a sale and threw in the North-Western Territory too.

So for a sum of 300,000 pounds the Canadian govern-ment bought the Yukon and vari-ous other chunks of land the size of major European countries and renamed them the Northwest Territories.

A few years later, the Klondike gold rush happened and the Yukon was created as a separate territory on June 13, 1898.

Now you can let your friends get back to their barbecue. If they’re mad at you for boring them, perhaps you can invite them to your place on July 15 for a “North-Western Territory Purchase Day” party.Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist

and author of the MacBride Museum’s Aurore of the Yukon

series of historical children’s adventure novels. You can follow him on Channel 9’s Yukonomist show or Twitter @hallidaykeith

Charlotte Hrenchuk and Bill Thomas

It is hard to know where to start when responding to Yukon government’s deci-

sion to pull back funding to help build affordable, multi-unit rental housing in Whitehorse. Ultimately, members of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition are disappointed, disillusioned and dismayed that 75 units of potential affordable housing will not be built.

It is hard to know where to start for a number of reasons. This last-minute decision was made even though there is a demonstrated need for the hous-ing in question. This last-minute decision was made even though there is a demonstrated need for incentives for the private sector to build affordable, multi-unit rental housing. This last-minute decision was made even though an open process was in place to evaluate and choose the most appropriate projects. This last-

minute decision was made by cabinet, not by the Yukon Hous-ing Corporation’s board, and is based largely on input from two stakeholder groups. It boggles the mind.

It’s important to be clear that the Yukon Housing project was never going to meet the needs of the lowest income earners in Whitehorse. That being said, members of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition recognize there is a pressing need for multi-unit, quality, affordable rental ac-commodation to be available to Whitehorse citizens.

The facts are clear – median rents hit a record high in Decem-ber as stated in the latest Yukon Bureau of Statistics monthly update. Median rents have risen 18.3 per cent since 2009. Wait lists for rent geared to income housing provided by Yukon Housing and the Grey Mountain Housing Society add up to at least 175 fi les (not individuals) as of February. People need more affordable housing options.

It is disingenuous to suggest that the market has responded to this need. In fact, developers and private industry have stated for years that it is cost prohibitive to build multi-unit rental accom-modation. Yukon Housing’s attempts in the spring of 2012 to have affordable housing built on Lot 262 on Range Road demon-strated that in spades.

In fact, as far as we know, there has not been a multi-unit rental building built by a private enter-prise since those built on Cook Street about a decade ago. Given that Yukon Housing received 22 proposals through a very pub-lic request process from private contractors and non-profi ts last fall, one could assume both the interest and the need were there.

We know it has been lucrative for the private sector to build condominiums and town houses. And we understand that. We also know that owners and landlords will charge what the market will bear. That is why more housing options are needed for people

who cannot afford the market price.

The stories that the anti-povery coalition was hearing six years ago when we started our housing task force have not changed. We are still hearing from people who can’t fi nd hous-ing, who can’t afford housing or who are living in diffi cult or unsafe situations. We are hearing from people who are not looking to buy a house, but who want a safe and affordable place to rent. We are hearing not only from people working at low-paying jobs, or on social assistance, but young people with new jobs. Families. New residents. New Canadians. People who want to live and work in Whitehorse but are living in their car, in a tent, on a couch or with other families in order to make ends meet.

Would these proposed 75 units have fi lled the variety of hous-ing needs in Whitehorse? No, they wouldn’t. Would they have caused the market to shift? Prob-ably a little. Would some White-

horse residents have had better housing because of it? We think so. Is it the job of Yukon Hous-ing to help ensure residents have more and better housing options? We believe it is.

So, now that this project is dead, there is still $11.5 million plus interest sitting in the Yukon government’s general revenues for affordable housing. And who knows what the next steps will be or how much longer we will have to wait for new affordable hous-ing stock to be built.

Apparently the Yukon Real Estate Association and the Yukon Landlords Association will be involved in deciding how this money should be spent. Obvious-ly we would hope those in need of the housing in question will be a part of the decision making as well.

Given how this decision was made, we’re not holding our breath.

Charlotte Hrenchuk and Bill Thomas are co-chairs of the

Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition.

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A shortage of skilled workers is the biggest challenge many

Canadian businesses face today, Employment Minister Jason Ken-ney told a skills summit this week, warning it could also jeopardize Canada’s economic development in the future.

The problem would continue to grow as the population ages, Ken-ney told the one-day conference, which brought together stakehold-ers to discuss the labour market, employee training and those under-represented in the labour force.

Currently 30 per cent of the skilled trade workers in Canada are baby boomers, Kenney said, adding that they will soon retire.

“They are going to take with them a lifetime of knowledge and skill,” he said.

It’s necessary that an “informed national discussion” take place about the condition of Canada’s labour market, in order to address future skills gaps, Kenney said.

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“We know we have these huge investments and opportunities, particularly in a huge swath of northern Canada, through the mas-sive multibillion-dollar investments in the extractive industries that will require tens if not hundreds of thousands of skilled workers who are not currently available,” Kenney said.

The summit came less than a week after the government an-nounced major changes to the controversial temporary foreign workers program, which include a cap on the number of foreign workers companies can hire, stiffer penalties for businesses found to be violating the new rules and on-site audits and inspections to guard against abuses.

As Kenney began to speak at a news conference wrapping up the

summit, he was interrupted by two protesters who expressed anger over the changes.

Within the fi rst minute of Ken-ney’s remarks, a protester stood up and shouted about unfair treatment of temporary foreign workers.

“You are excluding people from rights and services. Immigrants need full permanent immigration status,” he said. “This is a mass deportation order.”

The protester was escorted from the room.

Shortly afterwards, a second man interrupted Kenney, this time protesting in French, before he was also escorted out.

Kenney ignored the incident and continued with his remarks about the need to close the expanding skills gaps in certain sectors.

“We spend more than virtu-ally any other country on public investments and job training and skills development, and yet we have unacceptably high levels of unemployment amongst young Canadians, aboriginal Canadians, new immigrants, and persons with disabilities,” he said.

Stephen Cryne, head of the Ca-nadian Employee Relocation Coun-cil, said discussions about skills shortages are often short-sighted.

“We’re competing on the global stage for talent. It’s needed to drive

our economy forward,” he said, adding that shifting demograph-ics, the globalization of trade and new technologies are worldwide concerns.

In 2012, a McKinsey Global Institute report estimated that by 2020, the global economy could see 90 to 95 million more low-skill workers than employers will need, Cryne said.

He added that this projection highlights the need to compete for workers on an international level, and increase the mobility of work-ers within Canada.

Kenney noted that skills short-ages are propelled by the inability to attract youth into the trades.

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Young Canadians present a para-dox, said Kenney. They are among the most educated in the developed world, but have an unemployment rate of 13.4 per cent, nearly double the general unemployment rate.

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OTTAWA

Justice Minister Peter MacKay raised eyebrows in his de-

partment with two very differ-ent tributes to female and male employees for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year.

Emails obtained by The Ca-nadian Press show that in May, MacKay saluted mothers in the department for holding down two full-time jobs – at home and at work.

“By the time many of you have arrived at the offi ce in the morning, you’ve already changed diapers, packed lunches, run after school buses, dropped kids off at daycare, taken care of an aging loved one and maybe even thought about dinner,” MacKay said of the moms in a staff-wide memo that went out to thousands of employees before Mother’s Day.

The email didn’t get much reaction internally until the Father’s Day version arrived a month later.

It made no mention of any household duties, but said the men were “shaping the minds and futures of the next genera-tion of leaders.”

“… Needless to say, it can also be daunting to consider the immense and life-long infl uence we have over our children,” MacKay wrote. “Our words, actions and examples greatly mould who they will become.

“We can only hope that the moments we spend teaching, guiding and loving them will sustain them throughout their lives.”

The Mother’s Day mes-sage does not touch on the impact the women have on their children’s futures. In both instances, MacKay referred to the fact that he is the father of a toddler.

MacKay’s offi ce did not respond to a request for an interview or to take questions by phone.

“With regards to the mes-sages to Department of Justice staff, the minister takes every opportunity to thank the staff for their contribution to the department and to advancing

justice issues on behalf of all Canadians,” spokesperson Palo-ma Aguilar said in an email.

The Mother’s and Father’s Day messages MacKay co-signed with junior minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay from the Department of National De-fence in 2013 did not include any personal references.

In May, they wrote, “We pay tribute to the women who share so many important mo-ments with us, shaping our lives and society.”

And in June, dads were de-scribed as “heroes.”

“Fathers who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces are not only the protectors of their family but also the protectors of our great nation and its interests.”

Liberal trade critic Chrystia Freeland calls the difference in the Justice Department email messages striking and says they play on outdated stereotypes of parental roles.

“I think that particularly in families like the ones that were addressed by these emails … I simply don’t think that refl ects the modern Canadian

family and is demeaning to both mothers and fathers,” said Freeland.

“Both mothers and fathers change diapers and worry about dinner and both moth-ers and fathers, at least we try to mould the minds of our children and to set an example through our own actions.”

MacKay has faced criticism recently over comments he made on the roles of parents in the context of the dearth of female judges in Canada.

“At early childhood, there’s no question I think that women have a greater bond with their children,” he said Thursday.

The Toronto Star reported last week that MacKay rankled a group of Ontario lawyers during a private meeting when he said that women weren’t ap-plying for judge jobs.

The Star, quoting lawyers at the meeting, said MacKay sug-gested that women didn’t want to join the bench because they feared being sent out travelling on a circuit court.

On Sunday, MacKay took to Facebook to say that he did not make the comments attributed

to him.“These allegations are simply

untrue and in fact the opposite of everything that I said,” Mac-Kay wrote.

“Rather, in addressing a few dozen lawyers I took the op-portunity to encourage MORE women and minorities to apply to be judges, to enable the federal government to promote them to the bench and thus to better refl ect the diversity that is Canada today. That was the intent and tone of my remarks.”

Jenn Gearey, a member of MacKay’s staff on maternity leave, tweeted Tuesday that the criticism of the minister’s emails was “ridiculous,” noting his chief of staff, director of communications and director of regional operations are all women.

Gender issues are always a factor in electoral politics. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has tried to stake territory with women voters by announcing all his candidates must commit to vote pro-choice on matters touching on abortion in the Commons.

The Conservatives, mean-while, have promised to introduce income-splitting for families. The plan would allow a family where one spouse makes much less than the other to pool earnings to reduce tax-able income.

The party’s base includes many social conservatives who strongly support such a pro-posal, arguing it removes tax discrimination against families and would provide more eco-nomic fl exibility to parents.

“Each family embraces their personal responsibilities and the challenges in their own way and I respect that,” MacKay said in his Facebook post.

“Again, this refl ects the fab-ric that is our country and that is something we all value and share.”

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The Winnipeg study was con-ducted between 2009 and 2013 and involved 513 people.

Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a Hous-ing First intervention or usual services provided to people who are homeless.

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A judge has tossed a lawsuit fi led by a woman who didn’t

get into medical school.Henya Olfman was denied

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Her father, a lawyer, then took the battle to court, claiming his daughter was entitled to be in the medical program since she had completed her pre-med courses.

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He says it’s unfortunate the young woman didn’t get into medical school and it must have been disappointing to her parents.

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the plaintiff herself, and to the administration of justice gener-ally, is remarkable.”

Martin suggests the woman’s father, Shawn Olfman, lost his objectivity in crafting the suit on behalf of his daughter. The judge calls the claim more of a meandering essay that piles up as many arguments as possible.

The lawsuit claims the univer-sity’s medical school has a fl awed selection process and breached an informal contract it had with Henya Olfman by offering her pre-med classes. The suit further alleges that denying her admis-sion violates the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and, in turn, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The suit went as far as to call itself extraordinary. “More than any other case in Canada’s history, this case will determine Canada’s next few hundred years.”

It’s the second time the family has tried to sue. A previous claim was struck down in 2012, but it was rewritten and fi led again.

The judge says claims like Olf-man’s clog the justice system and create delays for “proper” claims.

He awarded $6,000 in legal costs to the university and the provincial government.

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OTTAWA

Many of the Justice Depart-ment’s fi nest legal minds are

falling prey to a garden-variety Internet scam.

An internal survey shows almost 2,000 staff were conned into click-ing on a phoney “phishing” link in their email, raising questions about the security of sensitive informa-tion.

The department launched the mock scam in December as a security exercise, sending emails to 5,000 employees to test their ability

to recognize cyber fraud.The emails looked like genuine

communications from govern-ment or fi nancial institutions, and contained a link to a fake website that was also made to look like the real thing.

Across the globe, an estimated 156 million of these so-called “phishing” emails are sent daily, and anyone duped into clicking on the embedded web link risks transfer-ring confi dential information – such as online banking passwords – to criminals.

The Justice Department’s mock exercise caught 1,850 people click-ing on the phoney embedded links,

or 37 per cent of everyone who received the emails.

That’s a much higher rate than for the general population, which a federal website says is only about fi ve per cent.

The exercise did not put any confi dential information at risk, but the poor results raise red fl ags about public servants being caught by actual phishing emails.

A spokeswoman says “no privacy breaches have been reported” from any real phishing scams at Justice Canada.

Carole Saindon also said that two more waves of mock emails in February and April show improved results, with clicking rates falling by half.

“This is an awareness campaign designed to inform and educate employees on issues surrounding cyber security to protect the integri-ty of the department’s information systems and in turn better protect Canadians,” she said in an email.

“In this case, this exercise spe-cifi cally dealt with the threat from phishing which is increasingly being used as an attack vehicle of choice

by cyber criminals.”“As this project progresses, we

are pleased that the effectiveness of this campaign is showing signifi cant improvement.”

A February briefi ng note on the exercise was obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act.

The document indicates there are more such exercises planned – in June, August and October – and that the simulations will be “gradu-ating in levels of sophistication.”

Those caught by the simulation are notifi ed by a pop-up window, giving them tips on spotting mali-cious messages.

The federal government’s Get Cyber Safe website says about 10 per cent of the 156 million phish-ing emails globally make it through spam fi lters each day.

Of those, some eight million are actually opened by the recipient, but only 800,000 click on the links – or about fi ve per cent of those who received the emails.

About 10 per cent of those opening the link are fooled into providing confi dential information

– which represents a worldwide haul of 80,000 credit-card numbers, bank accounts, passwords and other confi dential information every day.

“Don’t get phished!,” says the federal website, “Phishing emails often look like real emails from a trusted source such as your bank or an online retailer, right down to logos and graphics.”

The site says more than one million Canadians have entered personal banking details on a site they don’t know, based on surveys.

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The Obama administration has found itself in a foreign policy

and national security pickle of rare complexity with the apparent entry of Syria into the Iraq confl ict on the side of the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad as well as active Iranian mili-tary support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Washington already was toeing a delicate line with Shiite Iran, which the U.S. deems the world’s most ac-tive state sponsor of terrorism, over their common short-term interest in turning back the advance of militant Sunni rebels in Iraq.

Now, to its dismay, Syrian President Bashar Assad – regarded in Washington as a pariah who should be ousted – has joined the club with what U.S. and Iraqi offi cials say are airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in western Iraq. ISIL had been fi ghting Assad in Syria before turning its major focus to seiz-ing large swaths of northern Iraq.

Assad is being supported by Iran in his country’s own civil war with opposition forces, and a decision for Syria to hit ISIL on Iraqi soil is perhaps not surprising. While Maliki may not like Syrian attacks on Iraqi territory, “if it distracts the Islamic State from its trek towards Baghdad for a while, then they will welcome it,” said Robert Ford, former U.S. ambas-sador to Syria.

But as Iraq’s other immediate neighbours – Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Turkey – bolster their defences, the new fi ghting threatens to unravel a byzantine balance of Mideast alliances and enmities that the United States long has sought to manage. The U.S. is deploying 300 special forces to train and advise

the Iraqi army and is conduct-ing surveillance fl ights. Iran is also fl ying surveillance drones over Iraq in aid of Maliki’s government, and on Tuesday, Syrian planes killed 17 people in a strike in Iraq’s mainly Sunni Anbar province, accord-ing to U.S. and Iraqi offi cials.

American and Iranian offi cials have had some di-rect discussions on the matter, though the administration has ruled out the prospect of direct military co-opera-tion or co-ordination with Iran.

However, amid widespread concern, notably among Sunni Arab states and Israel, about the conver-gence of U.S., Iranian and Syrian policies on ISIL, President Barack Obama’s national security team has scrambled to produce a consistent and coherent message to the region. Administration offi cials said inter-vention by Syria was not the way to stem the insurgents, who have taken control of several cities in northern and western Iraq.

“We’ve made it clear to everyone in the region that we don’t need anything to take place that might exacerbate the sectarian divisions that are already at a heightened level of tension,” Secretary of State John Kerry said at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels. “It’s already important that nothing take place that contributes to the extremism or could act as a fl ash point with respect to the sectarian divide.”

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest went further.

“The solution to the threat con-fronting Iraq is not the intervention of the Assad regime,” he told report-ers. “In fact, it’s the Assad regime and the terrible violence that they perpetrated against their own people that allowed ISIL to thrive in the fi rst place. The solution to Iraq’s security challenge does not involve militias or the murderous Assad regime, but the strengthening of the Iraqi security forces to combat threats.”

Administration offi cials have said repeatedly that the only way to resolve the crisis is for Iraqi leaders to come together and form a truly inclusive and representative government in which all three of the country’s main ethnic and religious groups – Sunni, Shiite and Kurd – have a voice.

Yet, it remains unclear if Maliki is willing to allow such an administra-tion to be formed, and as long as the crisis continues, Gulf Arab countries with their long and deep distrust of Iran in particular are watching Iraq with increasingly dire concern.

Underscoring the urgency, Kerry, who travelled to Baghdad and the Kurdish city of Erbil this week, was to meet in Paris on Thursday with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia,

the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Israel, plus the prime minister of Lebanon, to try to ease their fears and discuss how to attempt to co-ordinate a response. In another sign of how critical the situation has become, Kerry will then fl y to Saudi Arabia on Friday to hold similar talks with King Abdullah.

Karim Sadjipour, an Iran expert with the Carnegie Endowment for In-

ternational Peace, said the situation in Iraq, coupled with ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, have produced a “bizarre dynamic” in which the United States and Saudi Arabia appear to be “allies but not friends” and the United States and Iran appear to be “friends but not allies.”

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Canada needs a morato-rium on new oilsands projects and pipelines,

says a group of Canadian and U.S. academics.

In a comment article in the prominent science journal Na-ture, they argue that leaders have to stop considering the industry’s development project by project and start thinking about the big picture.

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off policy decisions,” the aca-demics write in the article. “The collective result of these decisions is unnecessarily high social, eco-nomic and environmental costs.”

Governments have become like a smoker who believes that since the next cigarette isn’t likely to kill him it’s OK to keep light-ing up, said economist Mark Jac-card, one of the eight co-authors, from Simon Fraser University.

“I’m going about it the wrong way if I looked at that individual cigarette. I should have looked at all of the cumulative effects of each of the cigarettes I would

have smoked and then I might have made a different decision.”

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“Even the folks who would not agree with us with respect to many of the points we’re making would probably agree that the world is changing, that over the next decades there’s going to be a move away from carbon-based fuels,” he said.

“That’s a big job for North America and it shouldn’t be ap-proached in piecemeal fashion, with lots of individual decisions that are made in isolation from each other.”

Economic and climate models around the world suggest high-carbon fuels such as oilsands-derived crudes can’t increase

if climate change is to be kept manageable, Jaccard said.

“All of those models show you wouldn’t be expanding unconventional oil. As a group at MIT said: ‘The niche for the oilsands industry is fairly narrow and mostly involves hoping that climate policy will fail.”’

There’s no need to shut the oil-sands down – just stop their rapid expansion, Jaccard suggested.

“You don’t need to lose jobs in Alberta,” he said.

“You may not be able to bring in foreign workers as fast as you were and you may not have infl a-tion as high as you have it and you may not have as much of a boom-and-bust cycle in your economy. But you’re not going to see your economy shut down.”

The article calls for a price on carbon that would restrict high-emissions projects. It adds that governments need better

regulatory tools for studying tradeoffs between development, the environment, social justice and health.

It also calls for a co-operative carbon policy between the United States and Canada.

Homer-Dixon points out carbon price regimes are spread-ing. China has announced plans for a carbon price by 2015 and the International Energy Agency expects that about one-third of global emissions will be subject to such schemes within a genera-tion.

“Folks don’t want to confront the reality here, especially in Alberta, that the world is chang-ing,” he said. “These things are proliferating and they’re not going away.”

Jaccard acknowledges that such policies may not be immedi-ate political winners.

“The more the challenge is global, abstract and distant, the more you’re going to need moral leadership.”

But Alberta must rise to the challenge, said Homer-Dixon.

“Alberta has done and is doing very well. Just because things are good now and have been in the past doesn’t mean that’s going to continue indefi nitely.

“We need to sit back and take a very close look at what we’re doing and think about the longer term in the larger context of the continent. It’s not a happy mes-sage in some ways for Alberta, but I don’t think denial is an option.”

The authors of the article also include Wendy Palen, Anne Salomon, Ken Lertzman and Maureen Ryan from Simon Fraser University, Thomas Sisk of Northern Arizona University and Joseph Arvai from the University of Calgary.

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The rail line is frequently hit with disruptions. But a hotel co-owner in Churchill said Monday this year has been the worst she’s seen in her fi ve years in business.

“Everything for our restau-rant – beer, food, you name it – it all comes on the railway line,” Belinda Fitzpatrick said.

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The rugged sub-arctic terrain has long been a problem for the rail line. In 2007, Prime Minis-ter Stephen Harper travelled to Churchill to announce $60 mil-

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The rail line is expected to see increased traffi c of grain ship-ments and other goods due to growth at the port and a longer ice-free season.

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Figures from the Transporta-tion Safety Board of Canada show there were 63 accidents on the rail line between 2003 and 2012. All but 10 were derailments.

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An arts festival unlike any other is coming to Whitehorse next week, and it’s a night owl’s

dream. In the late hours of July 5, as the

midnight sun dips into dusk, more than 15 artists will descend on the town and perform throughout the night.

From one end of Main Street will come lilting lullabies from a live classical guitar. At the other end giant projections of raw northern landscapes will roam the walls of buildings near the Old Fire Hall.

For 12 straight hours, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Yukoners will have the chance to wander the streets of Whitehorse sampling delectable feasts, practising breakdance moves, and watching art pieces evolve as the city celebrates its fi rst Nuit Blanche.

The idea, which originated in Paris in the mid 1980s, has since become a popular worldwide affair. Nuit Blanche rules are simple: the festival takes place at night, is free to the public and turns city spaces into interactive performance venues.

While globally the festivals typ-

ically take place in autumn, White-horse’s organizers chose to host it in the summer to take advantage of the surreal experience of the midnight sun. “The literal translation Nuit Blanche is ‘white night,’ which is why we wanted to host it in Whitehorse in July,” says co-founder Aimee Dawn Robinson. “We’re one of the rare places this festival can take place in light.”

For Robinson the evolving nature of an artist’s work was an important factor in selecting who the festival would choose to showcase. “We had to ask, how would the piece, the artwork, evolve and change over a 12-hour period? We selected artists and performances that could sustain the full duration.”

Nicholas Mah is one of those art-ists. A well-known Yukon guitarist, Mah’s musical style reaches from fl amenco and jazz all the way to the works of J.S. Bach. He is gearing up to play 12 one-hour pieces of music in the United Church for Nuit Blanche.

“It’s not so ridiculous as you might assume,” he says, laughing. Mah concedes it’s something he’s never done before, but he says he’s looking forward to the challenge.

“There’s a whole lot of things that I’ll be able to do with this. I can throw it all into the mix. That involves classical guitar, some electric guitar, some trumpet and maybe some singing.”

The theme of Mah’s marathon performance will parallel that of the festival. “It’s about night,” he says. “It’s a subject people have been writing music about for a very long time.”

Marie-Helene Comeau will be calling on the public for help in her art performance, entitled As Time Floats By. Building on the theme of steamboats and their role in shaping Yukon history, her display will use hundreds of paper boats as a meta-phor for time and change. Observers will be asked to help with the cre-ation of the small origami boats that will eventually cover the entire fl oor of the Centre de la fracophonie .

Marten Berkman’s giant images of fl owers, chunks of natural spaces and industrial landscapes will cover the walls of buildings near the Old Fire Hall. These surreal 3D projections are intended to explore the relation-ship between humans and nature.

At the site of YuKonstruct in the industrial area, Kevin McLachlan

and Emile St-Pierre will be work-ing on a full night of breakdancing. Their presentation will involve public workshops, talks and a fi lm focusing on breakdancing culture. At the same time, a live graffi ti piece will be developing on-site by artist Ali Khoda.

For those more inclined towards the gastronomic arts, the introduc-tion of fi ne food into the festival is sure to please. “The incorporation of food is a unique element of the Whitehorse Nuit Blanche,” Rob-inson says. “It’s meant to be a tour showcasing the amazing food culture we have here that features wild, fresh, Yukon-sourced ingredients.”

Three Yukon chefs will be provid-ing free feasts at various locations around Whitehorse at different times during the night. The fi rst, prepared by Louise Hardy, will take place at 804 Jarvis Street at 8 p.m. and, according to the menu, will feature “wild rose marshmallows, meringues and butter cream-iced pink rose petal cake.” The last will be a closing breakfast feast at Midnight Sun Cof-fee Roasters from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on July 6.

While the festival will present the live works of fi ve offi cially commis-

sioned artists it will also include presentations and workshops from several other contributing artist groups. Venues, which are mostly downtown, total at least 11.

So why host something on this scale in the middle of the night? For Robinson, it’s about allowing people’s perception of space to change.

“Daytime is regular,” she says. “The nighttime offers a different per-spective and different perceptions. There’s almost something naughty about staying up all night long. It’s way more fun.”

She hopes people come away from the experience having seen something unexpected, something that will hopefully change the way they think about art and it’s place in our community.

People interested in attending Nuit Blanche can fi nd more infor-mation about it on the soon-to-be launched website, www.whitehorsenuitblanche.com, on the event’s Facebook page, or by picking up a schedule and map at various distributors downtown.

Pavlina Sudrich is a festive freelance writer in Whitehorse.

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Artist Marie-Helene Comeau stands in front of the alley shack that doubles as her studio. Comeau will be presenting As Time Floats By, an all-night performance at l’Association franco-yukonnaise, as a part of Whitehorse Nuit Blanche.


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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

A knitting enthusiast in south-east Alaska is yarn-bombing

her seaside community by wrapping public poles in knitted casings, sort of like a small-town Christo let loose with doilies.

Fran Hartman has just begun her personal beautifi cation effort in picturesque Sitka. She’s deco-rated four poles and plans at least eight more, with some knitted contributions coming from fel-low knitters she’s met around the world. The Sitka idea is one she’s thought about for months before launching it earlier this month.

“You can only knit and crochet for so many people in your life,” Hartman said. “I needed to keep my creative juices fl owing.”

She doesn’t have the city’s of-fi cial permission, but her work is drawing positive reactions. Hart-man, 61, is a former teacher who retired from the Everett School District in Washington state before sailing around the world with her husband, then settling in Alaska several years ago. She lives on a sailboat with her husband in Sitka, a town and borough with a regional population of about 9,000 located 90 miles south of Juneau.

A priest walked by one of Hartman’s installations the other day and heard her saying she was

having fun but didn’t want to get caught and thrown into jail. Hart-man said the priest told her no worries, he would give her absolution. Before she even wrapped her fi rst poll, she asked a local lawyer what kind of trouble she could get into, and he offered to defend her for free be-cause she wasn’t defac-ing property, there were no safety issues, and the yarn sleeves could easily be removed.

In fact, someone stole a stop sign wrap-ping that featured three crocheted skulls framed in red. That installa-tion represented a safety message, Hartman said.

Even the mayor, Mim McConnell, liked a Fa-cebook post about Hart-man’s work. To her, it’s fun, and it’s fi ne as far as she’s concerned. Noth-ing is being defaced, and it highlights a town with numer-ous artists.

“This is just another way of ex-pressing yourself,” McConnell said.

Yarn-bombing is a form of street art that has occurred in cities across the country in recent years, with knitters crafting cozies for everything from trees to

vehicles. Last summer, more than 1,800 knitters covered Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Bridge in 3,000 feet of colorful yarn.

Local painter Lisa Teas is among 22 artists with the Island Artists Gallery co-op. One of the dolled-up Sitka signposts is near the Lincoln Street gallery, and Teas remembers Hartman bor-

rowing a chair to install her piece on the pole. Teas said she likes the new life the project adds and the splashes of colour. She’s heard other residents call the additions exciting, asking who’s been doing it.

“It’s like this local mystery of who’s behind the crochet,” she said.

City Administrator Mark Gor-man said he will not be alerting police to fi nd out who is decorat-ing public signs. Personally, he

likes people who do this kind of stuff. But he adds that a formal request to conduct such a project would prompt a careful consider-ation by the city.

“Better to ask forgiveness than permission,” Gorman said of the yarn mission.

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A soil sample from Nova Sco-tia has yielded a compound

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Researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton have dis-covered that a fungus found in the sample produces a chemical that inactivates the dangerous NDM-1 resistance gene, making bacteria containing it vulner-able to the antibiotics NDM-1 normally helps them evade.

The scientists liken the com-pound to an adjuvant, a chemi-cal that enhances the power of vaccines.

“Simply put, the molecule knocks out NDM-1 so the an-tibiotics can do their job,” said Gerry Wright, the biochemistry professor who leads the team which conducted the research.

Their fi nding was published Wednesday in the scientifi c jour-nal Nature.

The precursor chemicals that antibiotics are based on exist in nature and are often found in soil. For years, pharmaceutical companies searching for new versions of these important drugs maintained libraries of bacteria and fungi found in soil, testing the chemicals they pro-duced to see if they had could be used to fi ght infections. But as new fi nds dwindled companies have largely withdrawn from this fi eld, leaving little in the antibiotic pipeline.

With the rise in antibiotic resistance and the emergence of multi-drug resistance fac-tors like NDM-1, which confers resistance to almost all existing antibiotics, experts have warned the world is facing a future in which antibiotics no longer work. That could mean surger-ies and procedures we view as standards of modern medicine would be too dangerous to undertake because of the risk of infection.

Wright fi gured that if soil has been a source of antibiot-ics, it might also contain small molecules that might counteract

resistance when taken in combina-tion with antibi-otics. So he and his team began to compile their own library from soil samples taken from across Canada. It now contains about 10,000 samples.

“If we accept that fi nding things that just kill bacteria outright is going to be hard to fi nd, then why don’t we try things that inca-pacitate resistance? And those same collections should be great sources of inhibitors of resis-tance,” he explained in an interview.

“People in my lab, whenever they were on va-cation, I just told them to take a couple of teaspoons of soil from wherever they were…. In a tea-spoon of soil, there are probably a billion bacteria.”

The researchers grew up the microbes found in the soil samples, extracting the com-pounds those bacteria and fungi produce. They then began to add them to dishes containing an antibiotic and E coli bacteria were resistant to the drug be-cause they had been engineered to contain the NDM-1 gene. If the combination did not kill the bacteria, the compound added nothing.

In fewer than 1,000 tries – a small number for this type of work, Wright says – they found a compound that did knock out the NDM-1 gene’s powers. It was a molecule called aspergil-lomarasmine A – AMA for short – which is produced by a fungus called Aspergillus versicolor.

To confi rm the fi nding, they tested the antibiotic and AMA combination on 229 strains of resistant bacteria isolated from patients around the world over the past decade. The combina-tion was effective at restoring antibiotic susceptibility in 88 per cent of these strains.

To test it further, the Mc-Master team infected mice with what should have been a lethal dose of Klebsiella pneumoniae that contained the NDM-1 gene. More than 95 per cent survived the experimental infection.

But mice are not men and much testing remains to be done to see if this compound could be

used safely and successfully in people.

“The next stage for us is to do the sort of hard slog – toxicol-ogy and pharmacology studies to make sure we’re not seeing any changes in physiology that might send this compound into the dust bin. So far the experiments are positive. But they could all turn in a second,” Wright admitted.

“I have no idea whether or not this will actually have legs in the clinic or not, but we’re certainly marching towards that direction.”

A commentary on the fi nd-ing suggested it is hopeful, but warned there could be hurdles on the road to use in people.

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They also warned that resistance to the combination could arise – something Wright accepts as a fact of life.

“The organisms are going to keep evolving different ways to get around them (antibiotics) and they’re going to collect these (resistance) genes in multiple packages. So maybe in the future we’ll be looking at cocktails of three compounds, four com-pounds,” he said.

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Joachim Kreuzer and Man-fred Schroter are back in Whitehorse, one year after

they tried to row and sail a rep-lica York boat from Whitehorse to the Bering Sea.

Their York boat, the kind fur traders used to travel through-out Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries, has rested in Whitehorse for the past year.

The pair will travel wearing leather boots, canvas trousers, long-sleeved linen shirts, vests and scarfs; clothes made to resemble the era. They will also have historic guns, including a musket.

Last year’s adventure came to an unfortunate end just three days into the journey, when they got caught on two sand-bars in Lake Laberge. With their boat stuck, the weather wors-ened and each wave brought more water aboard. They had been fi lming their journey and eventually the water destroyed their generator, battery box, transformers and cameras.

With an infl atable raft they made 20 trips between the boat and shore, getting their equip-ment and supplies onto land.

Days before, the two had met local resident Roy Pawluk at Mom’s Bakery and over a cigarette Pawluk had told them if they run into any problems to give him a call.

Pawluk came through for them, and with his truck he helped the duo pack their equipment up and get off the lake. They stayed at Pawluk’s property for a week before

eventually fl ying back to Ger-many.

On Wednesday afternoon this week, Pawluk was there again, leaning up against the side of his truck as Kreuzer and Schroter worked on the boat, a generator whirring in the background.

They had been up past 1 a.m. the previous night, taking the keel off the boat, in hopes of avoiding another snag on a sandbar. Trouble with their tools led to them spending most of the night working on the boat with a handsaw and a Leatherman.

They are hoping to be back on the water by Friday after-noon, heading back out from the spot they came off the lake last year.

The dream is still to reach the Bering Sea, but they know now how quickly plans can change.

Their fi rst stop, if they get there, will be Dawson City. They will pick up more food and supplies and, if all is well, the adventure will go on.

“The journey is what is important,” Kreuzer says, pack-ing his pipe with tobacco slung around his neck in a leather pouch.

They will embark on their voyage in traditional dress, historic clothing and accesso-ries – a central element to the journey.

Their boat is 6.7 metres long and just under two metres wide – smaller than a full York boat, but large enough for their pur-poses. They spent more than fi ve months building it, doing everything by hand, including

sewing the sail.When they arrived in White-

horse last week, many residents recognized them from last year.

“We heard people say, ‘Look – there go the pirates,’” laughs Kreuzer, smoke escaping his smile and billowing up in the air. “We’re York men – but pirates, too.”

The two aren’t strangers to living in the past. They are both members of New Historical Adventure, a historical re-en-actment group in Germany.

Kreuzer, who goes by the moniker Red Badger, owns his own company making tradi-tional boats and metal tools, and Schroter works in security. Despite often travelling into the past, this trip represents some-thing more for the pair.

“If we start a plan, we can’t give up. That’s one of our prob-lems,” Kreuzer says.

Initially, Schroter, who is vis-iting Yukon for the fourth time, had planned to paddle himself to the Bering Sea, following a route a friend had previously taken.

When he mentioned his plan to Kreuzer, he wanted in, but under different conditions – he wanted them to experience the journey the way the fur traders had.

From there the two began the process of funding the trip, building and purchas-ing supplies and trying to fi nd sponsorship. They were able to recoup some costs but most, an expense of more than $130,000, came from their own pockets.

“We’re not soccer players,” Kreuzer says, explaining the dif-fi culties obtaining sponsorship,

“just two crazy Germans.”Beside Kreuzer, Schroter

handles a musket, one of several historic weapons and knives they will be travelling with. “This is for when the bear comes,” Schroter says, with a smile.

The two will camp in a yurt they are traveling with, and build shelter with a tarp and the boat’s oars.

On Pawluck’s property, they’ve set up a base camp. A fi re crackles behind them as

they speak, their supplies and tools strewn around, the mid-day sun shining off the pine of the boat.

The boat is named Confi -ance, a name that came in their dreams, they say.

“We have the confi dence to build our boat and to make this trip happen, Kreuzer says.

“If you have a dream, you hang on it it – and in our dreams there was this boat.”


Don’t call them piratesTwo self-described ‘crazy Germans’ are making another go of a historic river trip

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Joachim Kreuzer, right, and Manfred Schroter have come back to Yukon for their second attempt at navigating the Yukon River in a York boat to the Bering Sea.


The York boat will be without a keel this time around, in the hopes of avoiding becoming snagged on a sandbar.


Kreuzer and Schroter used a mix of traditional and power tools to build their boat.


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At Blue Hill, his intimate, understated restaurant in

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Not the most inviting name for a dish, perhaps. But this salad epitomizes Barber’s new approach to food – not only how we prepare it, but how we farm, consume and even con-ceive of it.

And so this particular salad includes soil-building crops: Barley, buckwheat, rye. And legumes, a natural soil fertilizer: Peas, kidney beans, peanuts. A so-called “cover crop,” meant to replenish soil – pea shoots – is used in the vinaigrette. Seed crops include benne and rape-seed.

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But now, he’s shifted his approach. In The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food,

Barber argues that the farm-to-table philosophy, while wildly and increasingly popular, is fundamentally fl awed, because it’s based on cherry-picking ingredients.

What we need instead, Barber says, is a cuisine based on what the land can provide – nothing more, nothing less. He argues for a nose-to-tail approach, not to one animal, but the entire farm. He recently sat down at Blue Hill with The Associated Press to explain. (The interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.)

AP: For starters, what the heck is “The Third Plate”?

Barber: It’s not a specifi c plate of food. You could say it’s a metaphor for a way of eating.

AP: Is there a First or Second Plate?

Barber: The First Plate would be that seven-ounce (or eight- or twelve-ounce) steak that be-comes the paradigm of everyday dining. It’s protein-centric, with a few veggies to fi ll in, and may-be refi ned rice. The Second Plate is actually the same architecture, but you know where your ingre-dients are coming from a little more – hopefully you got them at the farmer’s market or they’re organic or sourced in a way that connects you to a farm or com-munity. It’s tastier, but it’s not a way to think of our future diets.

AP: But with that Second Plate, aren’t we doing everything right?

Barber: Yes, but we can’t support the system. That’s becoming abundantly clear from alarming forecasts about the future of the environment, soil, water. You know, with the farm-to-table movement, we feel good about what we’re eating; we’re lulled into thinking it’s the answer. The evidence is actually saying the opposite. It’s saying that in the last 10 years, big agri-culture is getting bigger.

AP: A harsh assessment.Barber: It sounds hard-heart-

ed. I mean to sound hard-head-ed. The recent census said that, for the fi rst time in the history not just of this country but of the world, more than 45 per cent of the money we spend on food is in the hands of one per cent of the farmers.

AP: How did your new phi-losophy emerge?

Barber: About 10 years ago, I really wanted good fl our in the restaurant. I met an amazing farmer named Klaas and bought his emmer wheat. The bread was jaw-droppingly delicious, and I was really proud: it was sourced locally, organically and was an ancient grain, headed for extinc-tion.

I went up to visit his farm a few years later. I was standing in the middle of his fi eld – 1,500 to 1,800 acres – and I didn’t see any wheat! He showed me buckwheat, barley, bean crops, mustard plants and clover. He described these meticulously

timed rotations of cover crops to restore lost nutrients to the soil. He’s continually rotating them, to get his soil ready for the wheat.

But, what was I doing? I was supporting the wheat but not the other crops. They go into bag feed, for animals.

AP: But isn’t supporting the wheat good?

Barber: It’s cherry pick-ing. At the farmers market this morning, everyone was buying asparagus, peas, and all these exciting vegetables, which are high-value crops. But it’s the ro-tation crops we need to be more supportive of.

AP: So what else should we be eating?

Barber: Buckwheat and mil-let, barley and rye … I could go on. How many kidney beans do you eat? Not enough. If you think back to truly sustainable

ecologies, cuisines evolved from what the land could provide. French peasant cuisine. Italian cuisine. Cantonese cuisine. All the cuisines in India. When Par-mesan cheese was invented in Italy, what did they do with the whey? They fed it to pigs, and made prosciutto de Parma. The pigs are fattened on the whey – that’s what makes prosciutto so delicious – but it’s a waste product of the cheese.

AP: You write a lot about soil.Barber: Yes, the whole fi rst

quarter of my book. It’s hard to get through. But it all starts with soil. I fell in love with soil.

AP: I’m the consumer. What’s my job?

Barber: First, don’t underes-timate cooking – for yourself. Also, I would support chefs who are willing to break out of the paradigm of that seven-ounce steak, and are offering menus heavy on vegetables, grains and beans.

AP: Don’t you yourself offer some protein-centric plates?

Barber: I’m trying to get away from it. It’s hard. But many chefs are trying to change the paradigm of the plate – because it’s boring. A seven-ounce steak or lamb loin isn’t really cooking, just heating. It’s not culinary transcendence. Not even close.

That’s not to say I don’t enjoy a good steak. I love it, but in proportion. So, celebrate – but do it in proportion to what the land can provide.

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‘If you think back to truly sustainable ecologies, cuisines evolved from what the land could provide. … When Parmesan cheese was invented in Italy, what did they do with the whey? They fed it to pigs, and made prosciutto.’


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Swiss scientists say only decades remain for alpin-

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With Swiss glaciers expected to melt away within a half-cen-tury, a Swiss cultural institute and a graduate student in the canton (state) of Graubuenden have launched a pilot project through the end of 2015 to gather artifacts trapped long ago in the ice that are now turning up. The clock is tick-ing, they say, because once the ice melts away the items will no longer be preserved.

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Martin Grosjean, execu-tive director of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern, told swissinfo.ch that Switzerland’s glaciers and ice patches are melting “extremely quickly.”

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Offi cials caved in to protests about the grittier side of nature last month in Minnesota, at-

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“The nest cam is more of a mirror to refl ect what’s going on with all eagle nests. It’s not

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Nonetheless, experts are loath to get involved.

“The general view is not to intervene,” said Patrick Keenan from the Biodiversity Research Institute in Maine. “These are wildlife. They’re not pets.”

All told, there are hundreds of wildlife webcams showing everything from polar bears to peregrine falcons to clown-like seabirds called puffi ns. View-ers see remarkable things, like bears catching salmon, or eagles hatching from eggs.

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Viewers of a webcam spon-sored by the Biodiversity Re-search Institute demanded that wildlife experts do something when it seemed that the parents had abandoned the pair of bald eaglets in Hancock County.

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Portia Reid of Dallas, who’s watched the Maine eagle nest for three seasons, said she would’ve supported having someone shimmy up the tree to save the surviving eaglet from starvation if its parents hadn’t returned to the nest.

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Slicing through the top quarter of the Alaska map, the Arctic Circle marks the

boundary of perpetual light. North of the line, the sun won’t set on summer solstice.

But somehow the breezy, tree-less tundra of Barrow has a more Arctic feel than Fort Yukon, also poleward of the line but home to dense spruce forests and Alaska’s all-time high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

A more “ecologically sound” defi nition of the Arctic is any area with an average July temperature of 10 degrees Celsius or less. Alex

Huryn and John Hobbie wrote this in their book, Land of Extremes: A Natural History of the Arctic North Slope of Alaska.

While that defi nition applies to Adak, Shemya, Wales and a few other cool places south of the circle and excludes Umiat (with a long-term July temperature average of 13 degrees Celsius), it includes most other towns and vil-lages in what most people consider Alaska’s Arctic. When plotted as a line, that temperature standard somewhat marks the northern limit of trees.

Huryn, a professor at the Uni-versity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and Hobbie, with the Marine Bio-logical Laboratory at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, have spent many hours on Alaska’s North Slope, a Nebraska-size region extending from the backbone of the Brooks Range to the pale salt water of the Arctic Ocean. Hobbie is a found-ing researcher of the Toolik Field Station.

Land of Extremes is full of rea-sons why arctic Alaska, in particu-lar the North Slope, is a place like no other.

While driving north on the Dalton Highway and passing the fi nal spruce tree in a narrow valley north of Coldfoot, people have contemplated why there are so few trees in the Arctic. The authors write that while there are several factors that contribute, cool sum-

mer temperatures are probably number one.

Abundant woody shrubs that don’t get much taller than a moose have the advantage of growing closer to the ground, where it is warmer. Hovering within the shrubs are a species no writer would omit from a book of Alaska fauna. Huryn and Hobbie wrote of the Toolik Field Station mosquito record: in 1994, a researcher there killed 278 with one slap. Extrapo-lating from the size of the man’s hand, the authors calculated that a naked person stranded on tundra in such conditions would die from blood loss in 22 hours.

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Beetles rule everywhere else on the planet, but up north four fl y spe-cies exist for each beetle.

Bumblebees of the North Slope are sometimes active when the air temperature is colder than freezing. They pull it off by main-taining a body temperature warm-er than a human’s, in part by the warmth generated by their bulging fl ight muscles. Some butterfl ies and moths instead depend on the sun to warm their fl ying machin-ery. On early summer days, moths and butterfl ies will cease fl ying when clouds block the sun.

Creatures that appear better suited for a land of eight months of winter include the snowy owl, with white plumage that traps body heat better than any bird

except the Adelie penguin, and the arctic fox, which fattens up in summer and autumn with such vigor it can survive a month in winter without eating.

Caribou are probably the most visible of the large animals living on the North Slope. The auth-ors calculated that one caribou exists for every square kilometre between the Brooks Range and the Arctic Ocean.

Caribou “were essential for the existence of humans” in the inter-ior of the North Slope for thou-sands of years, the authors wrote. After both the Western Arctic and Central Arctic herds crashed from about 300,000 to 15,000 animals from 1890 to 1900, the Nunamiut Inupiat Natives began to abandon their camps in the foothills and mountains.

“By 1920 there were essentially no human residents in the interior of the North Slope,” the authors wrote. That area remained quiet until caribou herds recovered in the 1930s, and, in the late 1960s, the discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay brought many humans northward.

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Summer is here. Whether you plan to relax at your cabin, your favourite lake or just on your

back porch, it’s an opportunity to curl up with a good Yukon history book and immerse yourself.

Here are some you might enjoy.For starters, there’s Pierre Berton’s

classic book, Klondike. For those who haven’t already tackled this piece of literature, it is the best summary of the event that led to the formation of the modern Yukon. The narra-tive is compelling, the story is well paced, and three generations after its original release, it is still the defi nitive narrative of the last great gold rush.

I remember my fi rst encoun-ter with the book, while sitting on my rickety iron frame bed in my $12 room in early June during my fi rst visit to Dawson City in 1976. I couldn’t put it down until I had fi nished reading it from cover to cover. It never got dark outside, and, oblivious to time, I fi nally closed the book about 5 a.m.

If you want to read a more personal rendering of the Klondike experience, you might try Berton’s book Drifting Home. This is an account of a trip he took with his family in 1972, retracing the journey taken by his father in 1898, and a second trip taken years later down the Yukon with his parents when Berton was a young boy. I know of at least two people who decided to come to the Yukon after having read that book.

If you are looking for a thrilling personal account of the gold rush written by a participant, I recom-mend Tappan Adney’s The Klondike Stampede. Writing for Harper’s maga-zine, Adney provides a journalist’s eye-witness portrayal of the events in the early days of the gold rush.

There have been plenty of gold rush books written since Klondike came out, but many are simply a rehash of the story, inspired by Berton’s narrative. One exception is Charlotte Gray’s book Gold Dig-gers, which weaves the story of the gold rush from the accounts of American miner William Haskell, saintly missionary Father William Judge, woman entrepreneur Belinda Mulrooney, British journalist Flora Shaw, the Mounties’ ramrod-straight Superintendent Sam Steele, and the aspiring young writer, Jack London. Gray’s book has successfully broken away from the mould cast by Berton.

If you want to capture the pre-gold rush Yukon history, you should be able to fi nd Prelude to Bonanza by Al Wright, in the public library. It is a detailed account of early white exploration of the territory before the discovery of the Klondike. Another classic work is Early Days on the Yukon by William Ogilvie, a colour-

ful personal story of Ogilvie’s time in the Yukon as a government surveyor. Ogilvie was a personal witness to and participant in many of the events that made up the Klondike gold rush.

If you are interested in First Na-tion history, then you might wish to read Helene Dobrowolsky’s book, Hammerstones, which tells the story of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in, the people who lived at the mouth of the Klon-dike River, of their displacement by the gold rush, and their struggle to regain control of their land and their lives in the century that followed.

Part of the Land, Part of the Water by Catharine McClellan, an overview of First Nation life in the Yukon, would be an enjoyable and informa-tive introduction to the subject, while

her two volume ethnography of Southern Yukon native people titled My Old People Say would be a more comprehensive follow-up.

Anthropologist Julie Cruikshank has produced a remarkable body of work, including oral histories of First Nation women elders, which some might fi nd fascinating, but her more recent volume, Do Glaciers Listen? Is an excellent synthesis of the First Na-tion and personal wisdom acquired during her career. Cruikshank also collaborated with John Ritter and Doug Hitch on another book, Travels to the Alseck, which details the per-sonal narrative of English explorer Edward Glave and his companion Jack Dalton, into the remote regions of southwest Yukon. This fascinating

book is only available through the Yukon Native Language Centre at Yukon College, or the public library, but would make an excellent read.

Three more First Nation histor-ies worth looking at are Listen to the Stories: a History of the Kwanlin Dun issued by the Kwalin Dun First Na-tion, I was Born Under a Spruce Tree by J.J. Van Bibber, and The MacDon-alds: The Lives and Legends of a Kaska Dena Family by Allison Tubman. The fi rst of these is an illustrated history of the Kwanlin Dun people. The second is personal account of one man’s fascinating life on the land, while the last of them is a new release of a history of a Kaska Dena family. All are well illustrated, but of the three, the photographs in Tubman’s book are the largest, best reproduced and most compelling glimpses into a First Nation family’s life.

The post gold rush history of the Yukon has not been fully chronicled, although there are a few books that might fi ll in the picture for you. The Gold Hustlers by Lewis Green details the history of the corporate placer gold mining that dominated the economy of the territory for the fi rst half of the 20th century. Laura Ber-ton wrote I Married the Klondike, a charming personal account of life in the Klondike in the decades after the turn of the century. Martha Black’s autobiography, published under various titles (My Seventy Years, My Ninety Years, Martha Black) is the story of an American woman who came to the Yukon during the gold

rush, married a prominent lawyer, became involved in politics and eventually was elected to Canada’s Parliament.

There are many new releases, and I will only mention three of them. All are worth reading. First, there is Whitehorse: an Illustrated History by Helene Dobrowolsky and Linda Johnson. This book is the collabora-tion of several Yukon writers, and is the long awaited and well-illustrated overview of the history of the Yukon’s capital.

Lady on a Pedestal by Gordon Bartsch is the account of one couple’s romance with commercial fl ying in the Yukon in the formative years, and with each other. Skull in the Ashes by Peter Kaufman is a stirring account of murder and a manhunt across the continent to the Klondike. The apprehension of the killer and the subsequent trial was a landmark case in American justice. Of all the three books you might fi nd this the most interesting story.

There you have my very brief and incomplete list of volumes you might want to curl up with this summer. I would be delighted to hear from any of my readers, who might want to share their summer book experience in Yukon history. In any case, have a happy summer, and good reading!

Michael Gates is a Yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: An old friend, but one I had not kept in touch with for more than 15 years, called to say he’s visiting from the opposite coast and asked if we could get together.

I was delighted to hear from him, and in the course of catch-ing up on each other’s lives and arranging dinner, he inquired about my wife: “So are you and Jane still together?”

Well, neither has left the other for an upgrade; why, just this very morning she yelled at me for giv-ing the dog too many treats. And neither of us has been hit by the proverbial bus.

So the question seemed a bit off-putting. On the other hand, given how fragile relationships and

life are, the inquiry doesn’t seem completely inappropriate. Could it have been worded more artfully?

GENTLE READER: Yes. “How is Jane?”

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the correct way to listen to someone? My usual practice is to maintain eye contact with the speaker and respond (“I see,” “Mm-hmm,” “Interesting”), but eye contact seems to make some people uncomfortable.

I have tried looking off to the

side, examining my fi ngernails, contemplating my drink or staring intently at an inanimate object on the desk in front of me. However, I am concerned that these techniques could mistakenly convey that I am not listening, am bored or both.

GENTLE READER: Such actions will indeed be taken as an offensive lack of interest. Appearing to pay attention when someone is speak-ing is one of the cornerstones of real social interaction.

Miss Manners wonders if the discomfort you have encountered

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accompanying smile or nod as appropriate.

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601 Main Street 667-2989(Union of Methodist, Presbyterian

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Yukon Bible FellowshipFOURSQUARE CHURCH160 Hillcrest Drive 668-5689

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Pre-Service Prayer 9:00 a.m.

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Church Of The Nazarene2111 Centennial St. (Porter Creek)

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15 Duke Road, Whse 667-6620Sunday worship Service: 10:30am

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Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Pastor L.E. Harrison 633-4089

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church

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Rev. David Pritchard 668-5530

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Tom PatrickNews Reporter

About 60 boats are in a race to the midnight sun.

Paddlers splashed in at the start of the 16th annual Yukon River Quest at Whitehorse’s Rotary Park on Wednesday at noon.

A total of 153 paddlers, including a defending champ and record holder, on 66 regis-tered teams hit the water for the 715-kilometre race from Whitehorse to Dawson City.

Thirteen countries are represented in this week’s race including Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, French Poly-nesia, Great Britain, Guatemala, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. That’s four more countries than last year.

“Big fi eld from all over,” said Quest president Harry Kern. “I’m fascinated by the guys from Guatemala … It’s just fun to see them. They’re from a country that doesn’t have much water and they’re still using

dugout (canoes) a lot there. And they’re up here in the race, so I’m interested to see how they do.”

Roslin, Ont.’s Jeff Brainard is the only paddler back to de-fend a title from last year. The 52-year-old won the solo canoe division last year and was 10th overall in the race.

Perth, Ont.’s Gaetan Plourde is back in his solo canoe. The 40-year-old set the solo canoe record of 48 hours and 28 minutes with his win in 2010. Plourde was on the winning two-person canoe last year, pla-cing second overall in the race.

Faro’s Tim Lynch and Mil-ton, Nova Scotia’s Dave Lewis, who were the overall winners of last year’s Quest in a tandem canoe, are not entered in this year’s race. Lynch and Lewis’s win was the fi rst time the race wasn’t won by a voyageur canoe since 2006.

Grande Prairie, Alta.’s Mary Obstfi eld, who won the women’s solo kayak last year, is in a mixed tandem kayak with

Paddlers hit the water for 16th River Quest

Tom Patrick/Yukon News

Switzerland’s Philippe Heitz and France’s Arthur Sucker set out on the Yukon River Quest at Whitehorse’s Rotary Park on Wednesday.


American Dave Hutchison makes his way across Lake Laberge.


Whitehorse’s Carl Rumscheidt this year.

Whitehorse’s Monique Levesque, who was on the win-ning women’s voyageur in 2013, is on Team Ts’alvit, a mixed voyageur team this week.

No men’s voyageur teams registered for this year’s Quest, leaving six mixed and two women’s teams.

Teams are expected to begin reaching Dawson Friday. The course record is 39 hours, 32

minutes and 43 seconds set in 2008 by Team Kisseynew with a crew of four Canadians, an American and an Australian.

Five teams – three solo kayaks and two tandem canoes – scratched from the race by

press time on Thursday.“Everything has seemed to

have gone right,” said Kern. “It’s always a blizzard of activity and miraculously it all comes together.

“It gets better every year. We

have great volunteers – espe-cially our key people. They are just excellent. It just amazes me they just keep wanting to do it. It’s a lot of work.”

Contact Tom Patrick at [email protected]


Team “The Future is Now” race to get their boat in the water at Rotary Park on Wednesday.


Left: B.C. mixed voyageur canoe team, “31 Tailwind Turners” push through Lake Laberge on Wednesday. Top: Whitehorse’s Thomas de Jager enjoys the ride. Bottom: Australians Meg Thornton and Anjie Lees of “The Girls from Oz,” paddle on Lake Laberge.

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Five swimmers from the Whitehorse Glacier Bears

had such a profi table weekend, it took a while for it to fully dawn on head coach Malwina Buk-szowana.

“Wow, I can not believe it,” she said in an email to reporters. “I did not realize how many medals and fi nals they made until doing this report.”

The Whitehorse swimmers collected four gold, fi ve silver and two bronze, set fi ve club records and logged seven AAA times at

the 2014 SwimBC Long Course AA Championships in Victoria.

“Kids were very excited and well organized. They all knew their plan for each race, the skills to focus on and they were hungry for more medals and best times. They surprised me a lot,” said Bukszowana. “I knew we will swim well, but I would never expect them to be so much faster. Best times were smashed by a few seconds on every shorter race and close to a minute in any longer events. Great meet for everybody.”

Whitehorse’s Alex Petriw won enough medals to make it

dangerous to swim while wearing them.

The 11-year-old, swimming in his fi rst long course AAs, won gold in the 200-metre freestyle, 400 free and 800 free. He also swam to silver in the 100 free.

“I was pretty amazed to be in fi nals in all my races, and I medaled in four of those races,”

said Petriw. “I was pretty happy about that. The two others that I didn’t medal in, I still got my AAA times standards for my age group, which is pretty cool.”

“All three were pretty amazing to get,” he added of his golds. “I thought I worked hard for it. It was a good achievement to have.”

Petriw also posted two Glacier

Bears records for boys 11-12, swimming the 400 free in 5:41.65 and the 800 free in 12.09.63.

“I had no idea I set those,” said Petriw. “I only found out when I was at the airport on the way back.”

Teammate Meghan Pennington also raked in the hardware. The 11-year-old pocketed silvers in the 200 and 400 free, and the 200-metre backstroke. She also added a bronze in the 50 free.

“Megan Pennington barely qualifi ed for this meet, but by the end of this weekend, she was one of the medals col-lectors, like a queen of the pool,” said Bukszow-ana. “Great improvement during the entire year. I can say she is the most improved female swim-

mer in my squad.”Whitehorse’s Hannah King-

scote got the full set in Victoria. The 12-year-old snagged gold in the 100-metre butterfl y, silver in the 200 back and bronze in the 100 back. She was edged out of a fourth medal, placing fourth in the 100-metre individual medley.

Kingscote etched her name in the record book, setting club records for girls 11-12 in the 50 back (36.81), 100 back (1:15.06) and 200 back (2:41.34).

“Hannah also showed her po-tential and also qualifi ed for AAA swim championships,” said Buk-szowana. “This girl has a under-water power like a dolphin.”

The two team vets on the trip were 15-year-olds Dannica Nel-son and Emily Crist.

Crist came sixth in the 50 free, 12th in the 100 free, and 16th in the 200 and 400 free.

Nelson made four B fi nals, placing 10th in the 100 free, 12th in the 200-metre breaststroke and 14th in the 200 free and 100 breast.

“Emily qualifi ed for her fi rst-ever A fi nal at AA champion-ships. She was very excited for her 50 free and also used her underwater power and improved her times even more,” said Buk-szowana.

“Dannica, the most experience swimmer from our team at AA, was a great support for younger friends. She had a good 100 free where we could see how power-ful she can be. She has a lot of strength and there is lots in her to come out and I think she can be very fast.”

The Whitehorse Glacier Bears had seven swimmers qualify for the B.C. AAAs, but only three will compete at the champion-ship July 3-6 in Victoria.


Glacier Bears grab 11 medals at B.C. championships

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Glacier Bear Dannica Nelson races at the Canada Summer Games last August. Nelson was one of fi ve Whitehorse swimmers to compete at the B.C. AA Championships over the weekend in Victoria.



Fewer walkers and runners laced up for the Mayo Mid-

night Marathon over the weekend than in past years.

A total of 144 runners and walkers took part in the 19th annual event, down from 207 last year and its record turnout of 230 in 2012.

A likely cause for the drop was a scheduling confl ict with the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay on Saturday and the Sunstroke Music Festival over the weekend in Whitehorse.

“The marathon date has always been on the closest Saturday to solstice, the only years which easily gives our organizers a choice is those years it falls on a Wednesday,” said organizer Sandy Washburn in an email to the News. “That being said, we have been going over the overall par-ticipant numbers and have found that we have had high participa-tion numbers even on years that it falls on the same weekend as the bike relay.

“What has been dropping sig-nifi cantly over the last few years is local participants… What we are fi nding is that we are losing local participants and volunteers due to fatigue.”

While 80 of the 144 were from Whitehorse, only three of the event’s 12 divisions were won by runners and walkers from the Yukon capital.

Runners from Mayo won the same amount.

Mayo’s Laura Erickson took fi rst in the women’s half mara-thon, Jared Leary fi rst in the men’s 10-kilometre and Asia Winter-Sinnott was the top fe-male in the fi ve-kilometre.

“There has been much discus-sion over the 20th anniversary but nothing formalized yet,” said Washburn. “One thing we are looking at is offering a charter service for the weekend from Whitehorse with Alkan Air who have been very supportive of the marathon over the last few years.”


Top results

Marathon women1st Anne Swearingen

(Maple Grove, Minn.) – 5:26:49

Marathon men1st Brian Larkin

(Plattsburgh N.Y.) – 3:43:562nd Doug White

(Tampa, Fla.) – 3:49:403rd Jeff Mailloux

(Boise, Idaho) – 4:00:494th Dexter Macrae

(Dawson City) – 4:56:30

Half marathon women1st Laura Erickson

(Mayo) – 1:41:57 2nd Terri Cairns

(Whitehorse) – 1:50:21 3rd Brianne Bremner

(Whitehorse) – 1:52:064th Jennifer King

(Whitehorse) – 1:52:07

5th Melissa Atkinson (Dawson City) – 1:55:03

Half marathon men1st Mario Rauber

(Cayley, Alta.) – 1:38:44 2nd Robert Saal

(Wielenbach, Germany) – 1:41:233rd Tommy Landry

(Stoneham, Que.) – 1:46:583rd Dany Jette

(Dawson City) – 1:46:58 5th Tom Sinclair

(Ottawa, Ont.) – 1:49:19

Half marathon walk women 1st Bonnie Love

(Whitehorse) – 2:37:062nd Becky Striegler


Half marathon walk men 1st Christopher Trollope

(Calgary, Alta.) – 3:13:46

10-kilometre women1st Valerie Dube

(Dawson City) – 49:58 2nd Wendy Cairns

(Dawson City) – 50:30 3rd Kennedy Cairns-Locke

(Whitehorse) – 52:15 4th Londa Oshowy

(Whitehorse) – 54:23 4th Jada Smith (

Whitehorse) – 54:23

10-kilometre men1st Jared Leary (Mayo) – 44:30 2nd Stephen Mooney

(Whitehorse) – 45:02 3rd David Lapierre

(Whitehorse) – 45:26 4th Kenton Anderson

(Whitehorse) – 49:43 5th Peter Sinclair

(Ottawa, Ont.) – 50:23

10-kilometre walk women1st Tanya Astika

(Whitehorse) – 1:10:19 2nd Christiane Vaillancourt

(Whitehorse) – 1:10:20 3rd Jane Haydock

(Whitehorse) – 1:10:40 4th Susan Dennehy

(Whitehorse) - 1:16:15 5th Catherine Simpson


10-kilometre walk men1st Kevin Odwyer

(Leduc, Alta.) – 51:02 2nd John Storms

(Whitehorse) – 1:12:05 3rd Wesley Gillespie

(Dawson City) – 1:36:274th David Moses

(Whitehorse) – 1:51:19 5th Rick Moses


Five-kilometre men and women1st Naoise Dempsey

(Whitehorse) – 22:00 2nd Sylvain Brousseau

(Dawson City) – 23:02 3rd Curtis Cash

(Whitehorse) – 23:29 4th Michael Vallieres

(Whitehorse) – 23:50 5th Sean Odwyer

(Leduc, Alta.) – 23:51 6th Asia Winter-Sinnott

(Mayo) – 23:53 7th Ben Kishchuk

(Whitehorse) – 25:08 8th Oscar Burgess

(Whitehorse) – 26:12 9th Valerie Bussieres

(Whitehorse) – 26:20 10th Kelli Taylor

(Whitehorse) – 26:54

Numbers plummet at Mayo marathon

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Runners leave the start line of the Mayo Midnight Marathon on Saturday in Mayo. The 19th annual event saw a large drop in participation from last year.



A member of the Klondike Highland Dancers cut

through the competition like the swords she dances over this past weekend.

Kiarra Fitzsimmons won four gold medals at the Ellerslie Highland Games in Alberta.

She won gold in the sword, Seann Truibhas, lilt and fl ora dances. She also claimed silver in the fl ing.

Those results gave her the overall trophy in the 12-14 beginner age group.

Fitzsimmons was one of four Klondike dancers at the Games.

“It was a hot day, so we were all a little over-heated, but they danced very well,”

said Klondike instructor Err-inlee Fitzsimmons.

Kylie Pfi effer placed second in the sword dance in the 12-14 beginner age group.

Jordyn Cowan, who just moved up into novice, took fourth in her sword dance in the 14-and-up age group.

“With Jordyn moving up a category, it makes it really diffi cult, so the fact that she placed is very rewarding,” said Errinlee.

Amelia Ford, who like Pfi effer was in her fi rst Out-side competition, did not place in her 8-10 beginner group.

“With one of our new competitors competing and placing in her category is a big bonus, too,” said Errinlee. “Walking away with a trophy in the end is just a topper.”

Members of the Klondike Highland Dancers, a non-profi t dance club established over 25 years ago, will com-pete at the Red Deer High-land Games this weekend in Alberta.


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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.

Sudoku

Kakuro By The Mepham Group

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 difi t can be repeated in a solution, so a 4 can only produce 1 and 3, never 2 and 2.

Puzzle A

Puzzle B

Puzzle C

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WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

STORE FRONT RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

1,600 square foot. Excellent location.3rd & Jarvis Street

AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2014

Please call Ivan @ 668-7111 for information and to view.

For Rent

Horwood’s MallMain Street at First Avenue

Coming Available Soon!Two small retail spaces.

150 & 580 sq. ft.(Larger space faces Front Street)

For more information call Greg

334-5553

Beautifully finished office space is available in the Taku Building at 309 Main Street.This historic building is the first L.E.E.D. certified green building in Yukon. It features state of the art heat and ventilation, LAN rooms, elevator, bike storage, shower, accessibility and more.Call 867-333-0144

Above Starbuck’s on Main St. Nice clean, professional building,

good natural light. 3 different offices currently available.

Competitive lease rates offered. [email protected]

or C: 333.9966

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

TWO NEW BAYS FOR LEASE

TWO BRAND NEW OFFICES FOR LEASE

25' x 65' with 16' Electric Doors

Self Contained with propane heat and power (wired for 220)

Cement floors with drains

Bathroom

T5 Florescent Lighting

25' x 32.5'

Bathroom

Electric Heat

53 Macdonald RoadCall 867-668-1985 or 633-2035

ATLIN GUEST HOUSEDeluxe Lakeview SuitesSauna, Hot Tub, BBQ,

Internet, Satellite TVKayak Rentals

In House Art Gallery1-800-651-8882


WEEKEND GET AWAYRustic Cabin-45 minutes from town

Hiking Trails in the summerSkiing in the winter

Includes sauna. Reasonable rates.Rent out by the week

or for a weekend.867-821-4443

HOBAH APARTMENTS: Clean, spacious,walking distance downtown, security en-trance, laundry room, plug-ins, rent includesheat & hot water, no pets. References re-quired. 668-2005

SKYLINE APTS: 2-bdrm apartments, River-dale. Parking & laundry facilities. 667-6958

Available NowNewly renovated

OFFICE SPACE & RETAIL SPACEClose to Library & City HallA short walk to Main Street

Phone 633-6396

ROOM FOR rent, N/S, N/P, immed,$750/mon. all incl. 393-2275

1-BDRM APT downtown, avail July 1, N/S,no dogs, no partying, active seniors in thebuilding, $850/mon + dd, incl utils. 633-3940

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE, downtown OgilvieSt, wheelchair access, 1,350 sqft, reason-able rent, 667-7144

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT2nd storey of building in Marwell.

340-sqft & 190-sqft spaces.Quiet, reasonable rent.334-7000 or 667-2917

3-BDRM 2-BATH duplex, Copper Ridge,1-car garage, 5 appliances, lots of storage,avail July 1, refs & dd reqʼd, $1,700/mon +utils. 334-1907

SMALL HOME/CABIN at Carcross Cut Off.Living room, bdrm, bathroom, kitchen area.Monitor oil heat, plumbing/well. Country resi-dential 12 min from town. Stove & fridge,some furniture. N/S. 667-6970

1-BDRM SUITE in Copper Ridge, availableJuly 1st, incl w/d, dishwasher, fridge, stove,microwave, N/S, N/P, $1,050/mon. 393-4730

OFFICE SPACE936 sqft, 3 attractive offices

plus large receptionMinutes from Law Centre & City Hall

$24 per sq ft includesJanitorial, heat, a/c & electricity

335-3123 or 667-2063

Offices in CAPITAL Hotelat 103 Main.

Heat, Power, Security System included.Reasonable Rates

170-245 sq ft. Archie 668-2648

3-BDRM UNIT, self contained, 2nd floor,Granger w/laundry, newer appliances, gasfireplace, bright, suitable for workingcouple/small family, parking. Utils inclʼd, refs& DD reqʼd, $1,800/mon. 332-4426

SMALL ROOM in shared household in PC.Must be responsible, no parties, N/P, avail-able immed, $700 + DD. 335-3136 lv msg

2-BDRM DUPLEX, Hillcrest, washer/dryer,oil heat, available immed, N/P, $1,000/mon.667-6113

NEWER 3-BDRM, 2-bath condo in PorterCreek, 1742 sq ft, all appliances inclʼd, 2parking stalls. Close to all amenities. Smallpets considered, $1,700/mon + utils.335-7295

2-ROOM SUITE, Granger, lg yard, privateent, storage room, laundry, parking, satelliteTV incl, N/S, avail Jul 1, $1,095/mon inclutils. 633-4715

2-BDRM 1-BATH apt, Hillcrest, incls heat &water, balcony, parking, N/S, N/P, avail im-med, $1,350/mon + $1,000 dd, 336-0125 or668-2998

16ʼ TRAVEL trailer on private wooded lot,power, fridge, stove, near bus route, availJune 15-Oct 15, $500/mon. 334-2365

3-BDRM, 2-BATH house on Long Lake Rdalong the river. N/S, N/P, $2,000/mon + utils.667-2144 (work) or 668-3146 (home)

4-BDRM 1.5-BATH duplex, Riverdale, yard,responsible tenants, N/P, N/S, dd&refs reqʼd,avail July 1, $1,450/mon + utils. 335-5248

2-BDRM BASEMENT suite, Riverdale, availJuly 1, quiet location, responsible tenants,pet considered, $1,200/mon + $500 dd,power/heat incl. 334-8560

FURNISHED ROOM, Ingram, new,internet/utils incl, N/P, N/P, no parties, availimmed, $700/mon. 335-5248

ROOM AVAILABLE in Copper Ridge July1st. N/S, N/P, no parties. Utils & internetinclʼd, $750/mon. 633-5592

1-BDRM SUITE, quiet location, pet ok, woodheat, N/S, responsible tenants, $800/mon in-clusive. 633-2455

1-BDRM 1-BATH ground level basementsuite, Crestview, avail July 1, sep ent & laun-dry, N/S, small pets negotiable, dd & 1 yrlease, $1,000/mon + utils. 334-7921

2-BDRM 1.5 bath, Teslin, lake view, in town,garden, fenced yard, oil/ wood heat, well &town sewer, 4 appliances, N/S, pets ok,$700/mon + utils. 335-4460

2-BDRM 2.5 bath 2-storey townhouse,Crestview, on greenbelt w/deck, incl allkitchen/laundry appliances, avail July 1, N/S,small pets negotiable, dd & 1yr lease,$1500/mon + utils. 334-7921

2-BDRM 1-BATH top floor of house, down-town, incls elec & heat, ample parking, availimmed, $1,300/mon. 332-7285

2-BDRM TRAILER, Baranov TC, refs reqʼd,long term lease, avail immed, responsibletenants, $1,200/mon. 667-2046

1-BDRM APT, Porter Creek, newer, N/S,N/P, close to Super A, responsible tenants,avail July 1, $950/mon. 393-3767 aft 5 pm

2-BDRM APT, Puerto Vallarta, sleeps 4,ocean view, available for 1 week in 2015.668-4587

SMALL 1-BDRM apt, downtown, avail July15/Aug 1, N/P, N/S, no parties, refs&ddreqʼd, $850/mon incl most utilities. 334-2269

4-BDRM 1.5 bath house, Riverdale, 9Takhini Rd, new kitch & back deck, privatebackyard/shed, 1 year lease, refs reqʼd,N/P, N/S, $1,900/mon + utils. 335-0993

3-BDRM 2-BATH 1/2 duplex, Takhini East,partially furnished, 37B Dieppe Drive, availAug 1, $1,650/mon + utils + first/last month.E-mail [email protected]

1-BDRM 1 bath, Copper Ridge, sharekitchen, heater & electric incl, available any-time, $800/mon. Call or leave message:334-2472 or 456-7191

ROOM IN Porter Creek, quiet home, respon-sible tenant, free satellite TV, avail July 1,$600/mon. 334-4568

FURNISHED ROOM, Ingram, new, utils &internet incl, N/P, N/S, no parties, femaleonly, avail immed, $700/mon. 335-5248

2-BDRM SUITE, McCrae, fully furnished,rent includes all utils & Sat TV, $995/mon.633-4827

SMALL FURNISHED bedroom in quiethome, dd & refs reqʼd, avail July 1,$375/mon incl utils, short term okay,668-4082

2 ROOMS, Ingram, fully furnished, familyhouse, heat, electricity, internet & laundryincl, N/S, N/P, no parties, clean & responsi-ble tenant, $650/mon & and $700/mon.334-3186

Wanted to Rent

HOUSESITTER AVAILABLEMature, responsible person

Call Suat at 668-6871

Real Estate

TAGISH WATERFRONT home w/milliondollar view, 1,400sqft ranch style, 3-bdrm2-bath, kitchen, living room, dining room,20X24 garage, dock, boathouse, oil heat,Property Guys #143589, $349,000.867-399-3710

PRIME REAL estate, 32 acres betweenMayo Village and Band, less than $9,999 peracre, $299,000.00. 333-9627

5 ATLIN lake view town lots. Prime location,Discovery Ave & 3rd St. 1 double lot incls oldlog house. Reduced to sell, $150,000 takesall. Email: [email protected] or John250-676-9597

ATLIN, 1000 acre placer claim and 120 acreplacer lease, both virgin, close to Atlin withgood access. Call 250-319-5848

CONDO SUITE NANAIMO, B.C.Quality construction+materials,

partially furnished, w/kitchen appli-ances, well organized 300 sq ft.

Quiet residential area near transit,shopping, & park.

Low condo fees+utilities.Asking $85,000.

Call: 867-660-4516.

3-BDRM, 2-BATH condo, 1742 sq ft, PorterRidge, Porter Creek. Priced to sell,$285,000. Many upgrades, built-in vacuum,French door fridge, cabinet laundry sink, etc.Built in 2012, one owner. 334-3978

CABIN, FOX Lake water front, solar/windpower, $255,900. For viewing appt call867-633-5540

2-BDRM 1.5 bath rancher, Teslin, lake view,garden, yard, greenhouse, shed, hand-crafted interior, wood/oil, well & sewer,$45,000 in renovations completed, in town,$115,000, motivated to sell. 335-4460

2-BDRM CONDO, downtown, elevator, heatwater floor heating, no shared walls, 2 unitsper floor, deck, wheelchair access, humidi-fier, intercom, fan, $312,000. 250-716-6190,email [email protected]


Alro Properties Ltd.

owns free and clear

2 office buildings in

Whitehorse - The PROF.

BUILDING at 2099 2nd

Avenue & The SELWYN

BLOCK on 4th Avenue.

This is a thriving office

rental business at a very

low price.

All shares for complete

ownership offered at

$990,000.

Call Leigh at

867-633-4136 for details.

SHARES FOR SALELocation, Location, Location

667-7681 or cell 334-4994

Mobile & Modular HomesServing Yukon, NWT & Alaska

23 Lorne Rd. in McCrae [email protected]

House Hunters

CLASSIC RIVERDALE MEETS MODERN LIFESTYLE!

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ID# 143642$365,000

15 Tatchun RoadWhitehorse

867-336-1127

HOUSE HUNTERS

LAKEFRONT LOG HOMELocated on scenic Crag Lake. 0.7 acres,

large heated workshop, greenhouse,

numerous storage buildings. Paddle or ski

from your door. All the work is done, just

move in! See Property Guys # 143637 for

details.

$389,000.867-821-6011

FARO PROPERTY

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOUSE or B&BFaro, Yukon

Immaculately maintained 2900 sqft. home built on concrete base with stunning panorama view overlooking the Tintina Trench valley, make

this property exceptional. Built on a one and a half lot size, offers privacy, exceptional view,

and quietness. The six bedrooms and two living rooms offer plenty of space for a family or B&B.

For more details pls. visit: www.faro4sale.com

BUYING OR

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transaction.

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HIDDEN GEM: PORTER CREEK GREENBELT

ID# 143643$365,000

1408 Fir StreetWhitehorse

867-334-8520

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ID# 143629$639,000

1203-1 Woodland RoadIbex Valley

867-456-2712

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ID# 143401$575,000

600 Drury StreetWhitehorse

867-336-8333

ZONED COMMERCIAL/MULTI RESIDENTIAL

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ANNIE LAKE WATERFRONT LOG HOME

ID# 143644$695,000

Km 18 Annie Lake RoadWhitehorse

867-668-7718

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LODGE FOR SALE

Moving out of country.

Lodge For Sale on

Alaska Highway

(including all equipment)

Please call after 6:00pm

867-862-7047

SIX MILE RIVER, TAGISH

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SIGN # 143589TAGISH WATERFRONT HOME

w/million dollar view. 1,400sqft ranch style on approximately 1 acre, 3-bedroom 2-bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, 20x24 garage, dock, boathouse, oil heat.$349,000. 867-399-3710

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PHONE: 867-667-6283

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

5 AC, Mt Lorne, Robinson Sub, school busroute, 30 minutes from downtown, power,phone, internet, high potential/quality welldevelopment, regs allow for 2 homes on lot,$190,000. 668-4355

MT. SIMA Rancher, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, 936sqft, large attached garage, includes well, on1.65 acres, 6 Talus Dr, asking $376,900 obo.336-1549

2-BDRM CABIN, Tagish, Sidney Str, Lot 12,blue siding, electric ready to hook up, gd lo-cation, 5 minutes to bridge for fishing, seri-ous inquiries only. Delphine 780-926-1966

Help Wanted

ROSIEʼS DAYHOMEhas opened for

children 18 months and older15 years experience, downtown location

Low rates633-4318

Gold Village Chinese RestaurantLooking for experienced full-time

kitchen helper and serverApply with resume to

401 Craig Street, Dawson City, YTY0B 1G0

Fax resume to: 867-993-2336

DOOR PERSONNEL

Drop résumé off at

The Town & Mountain Hotel

401 MAIN STREETWhitehorse, Yukon

[email protected]

FRISKY FRESH FISHis looking for young, energic,

self-motivated individuals withexperience in retail and food service.

Positions in Whitehorse and Carcross.Please send resumes to

[email protected]

Apply via email:[email protected]

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT (NOC:6641)

DUTIES: MAKING COFFEE, CASH, CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLEANING.

35-40 hours/week, $14/hour

WANTEDWelders, labourers and those familiar

with steel work for tank projects inNWT and Nunavut

3-4 weeks in, one week outMust not be afraid of heights

Criminal Record check required,however a criminal record does not

eliminate you as a Candidate.Must be in good shape,

pass a medical.Above costs paid for.

Fax Resume to: (780) 449-0001

CHILD CARE REQUIRED.Looking for child care in my Riverdale

home for two children, Monday to Friday.For more details

please call 334-7257

Miscellaneous for Sale

BETTER BID NORTH AUCTIONS Foreclosure, bankruptcyDe-junking, down-sizing

Estate sales.Specializing in estate clean-up

& buy-outs.The best way to deal with your concerns.

Free, no obligation consultation.333-0717

We will pay CASH for anything of valueTools, electronics, gold & jewelry,

cameras, furniture, antiques, artwork,chainsaws, camping & outdoor gear,

hunting & fishing supplies,vehicles & ATVs.

G&R Pawnbrokers1612-D Centennial St.

393-2274BUY • SELL • LOANS

THREE COMPLETE OPC hockey card sets(1999-00 to 2001-02 period) plus some shortprints. Over 900 cards. $150. 633-3154

COFFEE POTS 30cup & 50cup. 660-5101

VINTAGE CLEMENT canoe paddles, T-han-dle, 56” and 60”, 8ʼ blade, $30 ea. 660-5101

VARIOUS POCKET books from 60s & 70s,Kurt Vonnegut, Mark Vonnegut, RichardBrautigan, John Le Carre, Tom Robbins,W.P. Kinesella, Roald Dahl, Herman Hesse,etc. 660-5101

ANTIQUE/VINTAGE STEREO cabinet/re-cord player, Zenith floor model, flips over forcompact storage, 333-9020

GLASS ENTRANCE door, metal frame,used, steel tracks for 5th wheel hitch, basiccash register. 667-7144

BASIC OLDER cash register, $150.667-7144

STERLING SILVER collector spoons fromdifferent countries in display cabinets,333-9020

CAMPING GEAR, foamies, sleeping bags,various, 660-5101

14X16X6' TENT, new, no frame, rear chim-ney, 2-zipper door, 2 windows, $1,200.334-8335

DIESEL OIL stove, new, gravity fed,32,000BTU, perfect for camp, shop, green-house, with fuel line, $950. 334-5214

S T A I N L E S S S T E E L s ink ,60”LX24”WX6”Deep, $80. 633-4375


JOB OPPORTUNITYKluane First Nation

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORPermanent F/T L5- $40,331- $45,354(Public Works & Housing Department)Reporting to the Director of Public Works & Housing, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to both the Public Works and Housing Department and coordinate all departmental administrative procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

and information.

CONDITIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates can submit their resume to: [email protected] July 11, 2014.

Grocery Store Manager SFN Holdings Ltd.

(A affiliated company with Selkirk Development Corporation)

Location: Selkirk Center in Pelly CrossingStatus: Full-Time Closing Date: Until position is filled.

Preferential hire for qualified Selkirk first nation citizens.

Job Summary: The store manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations and management of the Selkirk Center, including bookkeeping. The Selkirk Center operates a grocery store, fuel/diesel station, and motel units. They are responsible for supervision, scheduling, customer satisfaction, product quality assurance, inventory management, safety and sanitation within establishment, preparation of reports, as well as overall business profitability. Education and Experience:

Post Secondary training in business administration Several years experience in management preferably retail managementCombination of training and work experience will also be considered

Must have ability to lead and manage a team, have strong supervisory skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills, have ability to train and motivate staff and have proven skills to monitor and assess performance and maintain high quality of customer service. Must have bookkeeping skills and the ability to monitor the operation’s finances.

Must be able to provide clean security clearance

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

FOR A COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT Bonnie Roberts, Office Manager

at Selkirk Development Corporation at (867)393-2181.

Submit your resume with cover letter by email to; [email protected] or by fax: (867)393-2182

We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Selkirk Development CorporationSuite 201-166 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G1

Be part of one of Canada’s most dynamic environmental and socio-economic assessment processes and work with an energe c,

progressive organiza on. We are commi ed to the well-being of our employees and encourage their personal and professional

development.

We are an impar al, effec ve and efficient organiza on that provides assistance to all involved in the assessment process.

ASSESSMENT OFFICERDawson Designated OfficeFull- me, 9-month Term

Located in Dawson, this posi on reports to the Manager, Designated Office and is responsible for assis ng in conduc ng environmental and socio-economic assessment of projects. This includes iden fying project effects and mi ga on measures for adverse effects, determining the significance of any residual effects and developing recommenda ons.

The annual salary range for this posi on is $65,670 - $75,712 based on 75 hours biweekly.

If you feel you have the qualifica ons and desire to meet the challenges of this posi on please forward a cover le er and resume

outlining how your experience and qualifica ons relate directly to the posi on.

A job descrip on is available at the Dawson Designated Office, 705 Church Street, Dawson

YESAB Head Office,Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street in Whitehorse

or on our website at www.yesab.ca.

Please submit applica ons to:Finance and Administra on Manager, YESAB

Suite 200 – 309 Strickland Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J9Ph: 867.668.6420 Fax: 867.668.6425 or email to [email protected]

Toll free: 1.866.322.4040

Resumes must be received by July 7, 2014.

À LA RECHERCHE D’UN EMPLOI?

Des services personnalisés et des ressources utiles.

CENTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE302, rue Strickland, Whitehorse (Yukon)

867.668.2663 poste 223 www.sofa-yukon.ca

Éducation

Des professionnels engagés

Conseils en développement de carrière

Création, amélioration et traduction de CV

Simulation d’entrevue

TORIN FLOOR jack, 2 1/2 ton, new cond,$40. 334-8318

“C” Clamp Roof & Floor Truss Plant(presses roof trusses up to 55 feet)

Complete with:•2 Dewalt 14” radial arm saws

•Connector plates•Engineered roof designs

Asking $5,000 or best offerPhone: 334-1483 or 633-3057

MENʼS VASQUE hiking boots, size 10.5 or11, 667-7144

LARGE OUTDOOR air conditioner,667-7144

WOOD STOVE, 2ʼX2ʼ, c/w 14ʼ pipe insulate,$400. 867-862-7047

PROFESSIONAL AUTO feed floor screwsystems PAM, like new, $220. 633-4375

5-DRAWER LATERAL filing cabinet, exccond, $150. 335-6170

5 DRUMS furnace oil for underground or in-door use, $240 per drum. 633-2293 or335-0659

WOODEN KITCHEN bankerʼs rack w/3drawers, pull-out shelf & wire rack. 633-2293or 335-0659

LIGHT FIXTURE, hanging for dining/livingroom, $25 obo. 633-6310

COMPOST TOILET, new, self containedunit. No septic, no out house, no problem.Waterless and odourless, envirolet brand.Incls ducting, $1,500 obo. 633-6502

DRESSER W/5 drawers, exc cond.633-2293 or 335-0659

STEEL LOADING ramps & gen sets,668-2332

BAFFIN SNOPACKS boots, size 12 Arctictype, new, $90. 660-5101

PROPANE CYLINDER, 500 lbs Pig, green,good cond, 332-8899

LOG SPLITTER (King Canada), electric, lit-tle used, $145. 332-8899

BBQTEK PROPANE barbeque, stainlesssteel, large, good cond, $1,000+new, $350.332-8899

RADIAL ARM saw, 10” blade, 24” throw, c/wstand. Works great, no issues, $150 obo.633-3392

FUR PIECES (garment trim/sheaths), mixed,seal, racoon, goat, fox, etc, 2 bags, $55.332-8899

LEATHER PIECES (2sq m + assorted), cari-bou, elk, deer etc, 5lb bag, $50 or $35.332-8899

DUFFEL, MED weight wool, 8mX35cm,6mX60cm + other lengths, pale beige, $55.332-8899

BENCH GRINDER, 6” elec, exc cond.332-8899

DRYSUIT, KOKUTAT, small menʼs, medwomenʼs, exc cond, $85. 332-8899

CANOEING BOOKS, classics to modern,Riviere, Jacobson, Raffan, etc. 25/$100.332-8899

CAN THE FELLOWwho has my 6 John Lyons VHS videos

come forward and call me.I have lost your number.

Call Deb at 333-0744

ROCK POLISHING machines, 10” saw+dia-mond wheels polisher w/all material sparewheels & saw blades, good profit when sell-ing jewels made with rocks. 334-4299

6V ROLLS 4000 S-460 deep cycle solar sys-tem batteries for 12/24V, excellent for offgrid/cabin use, 8 well maintained 6V highquality batteries new in 2007. 390-2000

PROPANE GAS fridge, 6W for offgrid/cabin use, all gas, no need of electricity,works great, low on consumption, $850.390-2000

NIKON 401X auto focus camera for slides,prints, 90 mm lens w/Nikon adapters.Large Lowepro camera bag, $50. Slik tripod,$50. 660-5101

LAWN MOWER, 21” 5.5hp, Sears make,w/bag, $100 firm. 333-1010

SMALL ELECTRIC fireplace, rock facade,gd for smaller room, approx 40"h x 36"w x12"d, $50. 334-2041

MUSK OX hide, adult, thick hair, good cond,$400. 332-8899

GREAT SELECTION of Usbourne books @various prices, 633-2293 or 335-0659

JACK LALANNE power juicer elite mod#MT-1066, good cond, $50. 633-2106 lv msg

ELECTRIC SAW, new, still w/tags, $45 obo.668-5185 days, 667-7840 eves

5 PLASTIC drums, black, $40 ea. 456-4755

GYPSY WAGON on 16ʼ flat trailer, unfin-ished, make me an offer. 456-4755

TRAILWOOD OVEN & 2 burners, campingstove, new, never used, $200. 456-4755

250 GAL single wall fuel tank, cement padsfor leg rest incl, $200 obo. 668-2216

10X30 BUILDING to move, 2x6 construction,all insulated and wired, on blocks, built in2012, easy to move, call for details.667-6805

WOOL RUG 7'x9', framed original art, an-tique oval hall table, English basin &pitcher/vase, unique quilted tapestry 5'x7',email [email protected]

8ʼ INFRARED vertical propane deck heater,$150 obo. 633-3805

PELICAN BOX #1400, airtight, waterproof,shockproof, ideal for satphones, cameras,lenses, $50. 335-7535

RHUBARB PLANTS, 3 small $5 ea, 3 large$15 ea, fresh rhubarb for sale. 667-7404


E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y

SELKIRK Development CorporationSuite 201-166 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G1

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

SELKIRK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONLocation: Whitehorse, Y.T. Status: Full-time, PermanentWage: Dependent on experienceClosing Date: Monday, July 14, 2014 at 4:00 PM

The Selkirk Development Corporation (SDC) is a progressive organization, owned by the citizens of Selkirk First Nation. With interests in mining, real estate, and tourism, we are a growing dynamic organization, if you are seeking a challenging, rewarding position in a team environment, we have the opportunity for you.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Selkirk Group of Companies, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the achievement of corporate goals and objectives within the established authority delegated by the Board. The CEO will direct the daily operational activities of the company’s corporate office and business units. The CEO will provide financial leadership by identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic fiscal plans, including the achievement of revenue and profitability goals.

Education and Experience: A graduate of a degree program in business management or related field with several years of work experience. An equivalency of several years of executive work experience and training may be considered. A strong record of accomplishment and success in business development with related long-term experience may be considered.

For additional information, please contact Bonnie Roberts, Office ManagerSubmit resume with cover letter to: Selkirk Development CorporationSuite 201-166 Titanium WayWhitehorse, Y.T.Y1A 0G1Fax: (867) 393-2182Or email: [email protected]

We thank those who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferential hire for qualified Selkirk First Nation citizens is in effect.

Long Haul DriverWhitehorse – Fort Nelson Switches

Pacific Northwest Freight Systems is currently looking for a long haul driver to serve the Whitehorse – Fort Nelson Switches.

Responsibili es:Transport goods and materials over long distances and obtain • necessary documents to transport goodsLoad and unload cargo• Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety • requirementsFollow safety procedures for transpor ng hazardous goods• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspec on of vehicle• Record cargo informa on, hours of service, distance travelled and • fuel expenditureManage bills of lading and maintain log books• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers• Report any incidents to dispatcher• Follow all appropriate traffic laws• Report serious mechanical problems to the freight managers• Keep truck and associated equipment dy and in good working order•

Qualifica ons:Valid Class 1 licence with air, and clean driver’s abstract • Must be physical fit, capable of li ing up to 50 lbs.• Be available to work the occasional weekend• Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised• Excellent organiza onal and me management skills• Good communica on skills•

We offer: Team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated• Excellent well maintained equipment and facili es• Compe ve industry wage rates with annual review• Group benefits plan• Opportuni es for learning, advancement, personal growth, and • challenge

How to Apply:Please email resumes to [email protected] or call Norm or Lance at 667-2050.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this posi on, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Applica ons are being accepted un l Friday, July 11, 2014.

UNDERHILL GEOMATICS LTD.Professional Land Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers

AutoCAD/Drafting Position

Basic AutoCAD skills are mandatoryKnowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D an assetExperience in Legal Surveys and/or Engineering Drafting preferredField Survey experience an asset

We offer a competitive wage and full benefits package.

Please forward your resume to:

[email protected], or, drop by our office at

4081 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse, YT

G-P Distributing Inc.Food Service Wholesaler

SALES REPRESENTATIVEat G-P Distributing Inc.

Full-time year round positionMonday–Friday & some on call weekends

Food service industry experience an asset.Valid clean drivers licence - clean abstract- vehicle provided.Responsible for maintaining existing accounts providing superior customer service.Team player working in a team environment.Develop new business within the territory.

Wages to commensurate with experience with room to grow.Extended Health Care Program after 3 months.

Fax resumes to 867-393-4680Email resumes to [email protected]

Closing date: June 27th, 2014

Your One Stop Shop

is looking for a

RECEIVERFOR A 3-MONTH TERM POSITION.

Bring resume or letter of interest w/references to Manager at Mac’s Fireweed Books 203 Main Street.

Offering competitive wage based on retail experience.

GARDEN ARBOUR, beautiful summer wed-ding backdrop, white 49"x24"x90", portable,available for viewing in Mary Lake subdivi-sion, used once for wedding, $125. Laura668-3978

395 HUSQVARNA chainsaw, paid $1,450,used less than 15 hrs, asking $1,100 obo.336-1949

100-GAL TIDY tank w/13 gpm pump, likenew, $1,200. 996-2111

SINGLE TICKET for full weekend for AtlinMusic Festival, 333-0744

FOODSAVER SYSTEM for sealing freshfood, incl plastic roll, $55. 660-4321

WORLD HOCKEY Association, 5 completehockey card sets from the 1970s. Exc cond.$750. 633-3154

CFL FOOTBALL cards, 17 different com-plete sets of cards, including early OPC. Al-most 2,600 cards, serious inquiries. $1,500.633-3154

BEDDING PLANTS Nasturtiums, beans,sweet peas, and more. Dancers Fundraiser.13 Redwood St, Porter Creek. 633-2037

TRADING CARDS, binder full of non-sporttrading cards (James Bond, X-men, DesertStorm, Enduring Freedom). About 500 cards.$50. 633-3154

WORLD HOCKEY Association, rememberit? Two rare books, (history, statistics, pho-tos). Exc. shape, $50. 633-3154

MCDONALDS HOCKEY cards from1991-92 to 2009/10. Almost every card is-sued minus some short prints, incl. 27 un-opened paks/yr. Over 1,200 cards, $1,000firm. 633-3154.

VIVITAR LENSES, 90-230 (1:4.5) and28mm (1:1.9), fits Pentax, incl Teleconverter2x22. 668-4587

FOOSBALL TABLE, like new, $50.335-7711

PROPANE FIREPLACE insert, VermontCastings Majestic L30 insert complete withremote, surround, louvers and chimney liner,$700. 334-6908

GRAVITY FED oil stove and insulated chim-ney pipe, exc shape, $800 obo. 332-2768

WOOD COOKSTOVE, McClary Jubilee,$750. Kim 668-6613

PERSIAN CARPET, Quom, silk, 6ʼX3ʼ10”,circa 260 knots per sq”, very fine condition,$1,250. 633-3476

10 GALLON ceramic crock (sour kraut),$100; blender/food processor, toaster, slowcooker, all for $50. 336-8463

1045 TAGISH Estate Rd, 1977 T-bird $300,welding sizzler 225 AC/P, antique stove,blow-in insulation, 5 bags, love seat, etc.867-399-3466

PORTABLE BBQ with full 20 lb tank, $30.633-3053

HEAVY BARBEQUE, 6ʼ long, 2ʼ diameter,$800. 862-7047

SECURE METAL shed, 5ʼX5ʼ, good cond,$1,500. 867-862-7047

EQUALIZER HITCH, heavy duty, $250, port-able torch kit c/w spare oxy bottle, only usedtwice, $400. 334-6101

2 PLASTIC water tanks, never used,3ʼHX2.5ʼWX5ʼL, $400 ea.

HOOD FOR argo, new, half price, misc bear-ings & seals, drive belt & drive chain, allnew. 334-6101

2 ALUMINUM boxes, 19"L x 16" W x 16"Hw/seats and backrests, 1 Aluminum box,24"L x 25"W x 16"H w/seat, $ 190. 668-6808

20ʼX16ʼ STELCO steel corrugated culvert,new, $250. [email protected]

Electrical Appliances

KENMORE TOP load washer & front loaddryer, older models, $100 ea, sold as pair orseparately. 456-7030

CROSLEY ELECTRIC clothes dryer, 11years old, works great, $100. 335-7711

SAMSUNG HE top load laundry pair, 5.2 cuft washer, 7.4 cu ft dryer. New w/ 5 yr extʼdwarranty on both. Paid $1,598, asking$1,400. 633-2448

INGLIS DISHWASHER, built-in type, white.Removed for renos, works gd, $100 obo.633-3392

DRYER, HARDLY used, exc working cond,$200. 335-6042 lv msg

SAMSUNG FRONT-LOAD washer & dryer,exc cond, silver in colour, $1,000. 633-6484

FREEZER, MEDIUM size, $100. 335-6042 lvmsg

GE 6-CYCLE dryer, great cond, works fine,manual included, $80. 633-4607

KITCHEN STOVE, working cond, 4 burners& oven, $50 obo. 633-2106 lv msg

WASHER & dryer, 5 yrs old, great cond, webought stackers, $100 ea. 668-5083 days

TVs & Stereos

Paying cash for good qualitymodern electronics.G&R Pawnbrokers

1612-D Centennial St.393-2274

BUY • SELL • LOANS

MRX 500 JBL speakers, pair, $600.667-7055

2 BELL satellite receivers w/remotes, goodcond, $60. 334-8318

TIVO SERIES 2, never used, c/w WiFiadapter, remote, IR cable, power cord, refur-bished & received from TiVo, $20. 668-5185days or 667-7840 eves

42” FLAT screen TV, $400, tall corner unitentertainment centre, $100. 633-4707

32” RCA TV, free for you to pick up.633-2093

Computers & Accessories

SEAGATE 1.5 TB External hard drive, still inbox, $60, 633-2093

FAX/PHONE, BROTHER 275, exc cond,heat printing, no ink needed, $20. Ink car-tridges, Canon, 14 units, $14. 335-7535

2 SATELLITE phones GSP-1600 Tri-Mode,c/w 3 x 110 V chargers, 2 extra batteries, 2hard cases, works exc, $160. 668-6808

Musical Instruments

We will buy your musical instrument orlend you money against it.

G&R Pawnbrokers1612-D Centennial St.

393-2274BUY • SELL • LOANS

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRby certified piano technician

Call Barry Kitchen @ 633-5191email:[email protected]

GUITAR RAVEN Acoustic A-series withcase, 660-5101


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERKwanlin Dün Business Development Corporation

The newly-formed Corporation is seeking a Chief Executive Of cer (CEO) based in Whitehorse

to oversee the business interests, partnerships and investments of the First Nation.

Accountable to the Board of Directors, the CEO is a strategic and values-based leader with a strong reputation for producing results. The CEO leads the strategic development and overall operations of the corporation.

The CEO must possess dynamic leadership and superior analytical and communication skills to guide the corporation and its entities while maintaining an environment of positive relationships, both internally and externally. Experience working with a Board of Directors and staff to build a vibrant, sustainable and pro table organization is required. The ideal candidate possesses a proven aptitude for building effective stakeholder networks involving both government and business interests.

Education and Experience: Candidates must demonstrate extensive executive-level experience and considerable experience in business leadership and development and relevant post-secondary education. Familiarly and understanding of First Nation governance is an asset. The position includes a comprehensive bene ts package and pension plan.

The deadline for applications is:Fri., July 16th at 4:30p.m.

Att’n: Human Resources35 McIntyre Dr. | fax: 668-5057

email: [email protected]

Advertising SalesRepresentativeThe Yukon News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper

has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate will have sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover lettertoMike ThomasPublisher, Yukon News,211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 2E4or email to [email protected]

Closing date: July 4, 2014

No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca www.yukonnews.com

The award winning

has an exciting opportunity for a part-time data entry clerk.

Data Entry ClerkThe successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely data

entry as well as a wide range of administrative duties. This person must be a

team player with exceptional customer service skills, solid English grammar,

have attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven

environment. Black Press is an internationally recognized newspaper/publishing

group with more than 170 publications across Canada and the United States.

If you possess strong time management skills, have a sharp wit, and a

responsible work ethic, please submit your resume with a cover letter to:

Stephanie Newsome, Operations Manager, Yukon News211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4

Or email to [email protected] PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Full-Time Night AuditorMust be able to read, write and speak English accurately

and professionally. This position requires an individual that is responsible, reliable, works well under pressure, detail

oriented, able to multi-task and work as a team player. Shifts will be from 11pm to 7am, 5 days a week. If you fit these criteria, apply online at www.yukontourjobs.com and drop

off a resume with Vanessa at the front desk.

AQUACULTURE LABOURER

Murdoch’s is seeking a

Full-timeReceiver

Please apply in person with resume to

207 Main Street

IBANEZ HOLLOW-BODY guitar, quilted ma-ple body, solid wood, like new, sounds great,$1,250. 334-3009

JEAN LARRIVEE custom built acoustic gui-tar, #24 of 50, authentic paperwork included,custom built case, beautiful, sounds great,only 50 made, sounds great, $4,200.334-3009

Firewood

EVF FUELWOOD ENT Year Round Delivery• Dry accurate cords

• Clean shavings available• VISA/M.C. accepted

Member of Yukon WoodProducers Association

Costs will rise.ORDER NOW

456-7432

DIMOK TIMBER6 CORD OR 22 CORD LOADS

OF FIREWOOD LOGSBUNDLED SLABS

U-CUT FIREWOOD @ $105/CORDCALL 634-2311 OR EMAIL

[email protected]

Beetle-killed spruce from Haines ✔Junction, quality guaranteedEverything over 8" split ✔

$250 per cord ✔ (2 cords or more)

Single and emergency half cord ✔deliveries

You-cut and you-haul available ✔

HURLBURT ENTERPRISES INC.

(867) 633-3276(867) 335-5192(867) 334-3782

StoreDevCarl

MasterCard

Cheque, CashS.A. vouchers accepted.

Scheduled or ✔next day delivery

Donʼs Firewood“Service thatʼs often copied,

never duplicated”1/2 - 4 cord deliveries

Kwanlin Dun & Social Services$250 per cord

393-4397 anytime

RANDOM LENGTHS of firewood, cut down3 years ago. Good & dry, $200 per cord or$1,500 for 8cords. Paul 335-1035

FIREWOOD FOR SALEBeetle killed

Approximately 20-cord logging truck loads$150 per cord

Delivered to WhitehorseCall Clayton @ 867-335-0894

Guns & Bows

Case cutlery, high quality hand-craftedpocket and hunting knives

available atG&R Pawnbrokers

1612-D Centennial St.393-2274

BUY • SELL • LOANS

VIVITAR (CAMERA lens company) scope,fixed 4-power scope with rings, duplexcross-hair reticle, exc cond, $75. 633-2443

MOSSBERG 4X4 .30-06, stainless steel bar-rel & action, synthetic stock, fixed 4 powerBell scope, very good cond, $450 obo.633-2443

RUGER 77/22 w/canoe paddle stock, $725.334-9551

BLACK POWDER 50 cal Encore, 209X50Magnum, Thompson Centre w/scope & lotsof accessories, $700. 335-6090

KRIS VICTOR 45 ACP, 45 cal, 2 mags, 15”barrel, $1,300, need PAL. 335-6090

RUGER 338 Mark 2 M77, black syntheticstock, Burris scope 3X9, full field, $600.335-6090

1911 A1 Norinco 45 ACP accurized, Wilsoncombat internals, maple grips, $350.335-6352

REMINGTON MODEL 710 300 WinchesterMag, synthetic stock, PAL reqʼd, located inCarcross, $400. 821-3525

MOSSBERG 500 .410 gauge shogtun, exccond, PAL required, $100. 335-0801

WEATHERBY .338 Winchester mag, c/wgun case, 3X9 scope, strap, 2 boxes ammo,FAC reqʼd, $1,250 obo. 633-3805

MARLIN 1984 Lever Action in 44 mag, exccond, c/w Ashley Express sights ($120value), $700, PAL required. 335-7154

AYA (AGUIRRE y Aranzabal) 12-gaugeshotgun, vg to exc cond, to trade for similarcond/quality 16 gauge sxs. 633-2443

H&R SINGLE shot rifle in 30-06 calibrew/variable 3x9 Bushnell Trophy scope, asnew, 8 shots fired to sight in, need cash,$300 firm. 333-9313

SAVAGE 7MM Rem Mag, c/w muzzle brake,scope, rings, bipod, 2 boxes of ammo, verywell maintained, PAL required, $900 firm.334-2173

303 BRITISH, $100. 762X54 R Russian,$150. 12-gauge Winchester pump model2200, $450. 30-30 Winchester Model 94,1970 mint cond, $650. 667-6752 or332-8706

AMMO, HORNADY 450 Marlin 350 + 325gr.2, Winchester 300 WSM 180 gr.3, Federal300 WSM 180 gr, scopes, 2 x Leupold,Vari-X III 2.5-8x40 & VX-3 4.5-14x40.668-6808

Bowtech Compound Bows for sale.New with warranty, free set up and tuning.

Carbon Arrows from $75 a doz.Montec BHʼs $35. Will ship.

[email protected] Tinney

Ph: 780-720-8357http://www.swampdonkeyoutdoors.ca

Wanted

WANTED: HALF ton 4x4 long box ext cabp/u truck 1990-2005. 867-634-2559

WANTED: CARING individuals who wouldlike to join our team of volunteers, trainingwill be provided. Contact Cst. Philip Whilesat [email protected] for moreinfo

WANTED, LEATHER couch or chair in goodcondition, Marilyn 333-0609

WANTED: LOOKING for a small coffee ta-ble and a shed to store bikes in. 633-3959

WANTED: MEDIUM size wood stove for usein green house in good cond. 393-3777

WANTED: TESLIN frieghter canoe,336-3383 [email protected]

Cars

2005 DODGE Neon, 4-dr sedan, great gasmileage, exc cond, 100,000km, blue, $5,700obo. 667-7733

2010 SUBARU Outback PZE, AWD, 97,000kms, loaded, $19,000 obo. 335-1410

2007 PONTIAC G5, red w/black&grey inte-rior, 67,000kms, mint, $6,500. 667-6185


Local Delivery DriverPacific Northwest Freight Systems is currently looking for a full me local delivery driver to serve the Whitehorse area.

Responsibili es: Working Monday to Friday, you will deliver a wide variety of products • to different addresses, via various routes. Willingness to work the occasional weekend is a must.Follow route and me schedule• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate delivery vehicle• Collect payments• Fill in logs and reports• Follow safety regula ons and standards•

Qualifica ons:Class 3 license with air (Class 1 license a definite asset), with clean • abstract Must be physically fit, capable of li ing up to 75 lbs.• Forkli experience• Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised• Excellent organiza onal and me management skills• Good communica on skills•

We offer: Team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated• Excellent well maintained equipment and facili es• Compe ve industry wage rates with annual review• Group benefits plan• Opportuni es for learning, advancement, personal growth, and • challenge

How to Apply:Please email resumes to [email protected] or call Norm or Lance at 667-2050.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this posi on, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Applica ons are being accepted un l Friday, July 11, 2014.

JOB OPPORTUNITYKluane First Nation

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Permanent, Full-Time Position, LT4 Level - $47,356 - $55,383 per annum based on 70 hours bi-weekly

OVERVIEW:Under the direction of the Social Services Manager, this position supports individuals and families with achieving wellness goals through outreach, education and activities that assist with improving the overall wellbeing of KFN citizens and the community at large.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Diploma and/or Certificate in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or minimum 2 years equivalent combination of education and experience in a care field is required, including knowledge and experience working in a First Nation cross-cultural and team environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Working with clients in severe distress due to residential or other past trauma encounters.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume by July 11, 2014, in confidence: [email protected] Thank you for your interest in working with Kluane First Nation; only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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2010 GENESIS Coupe 2.0T Turbo RWD,55,000 kms, premium pkg, Bathurst black,leather interior, sport shift, auto w/paddleshifters, winter & summer tires, $16,500. Mi-chael 633-5635

2009 RED Toyota Matrix XR, exc cond, stan-dard, winter pkg, summer/winter tires, powereverything, great on fuel, 71,000 kms.333-9990

2009 TOYOTA Matrix XR awd, exc cond,every option but navigation, remote start,winter package, new windshield, auto, greaton fuel, 92,000 kms, $12,500. 333-9990

2008 CHRYSLER 300 touring model, silver,c/w sunroof & 2 sets of tires, very well main-tained, 53,000kms. Price reduced to$10,000. 333-9966

2007 DODGE Caliber SXT, 4cyl auto, P/W,P/DL, A/C, cruise, well maintained, c/wmounted winter tires & roof rails, 94,000 km,$9,200. 334-4965

2007 FORD Focus SES hatchback, auto,new touch screen stereo unit Apple productcompatible, recent professional detail, forinfo 778-350-2253 or [email protected]

2007 TOYOTA Camry Hybrid, 118,000km,exc mileage, Toyota maintained (recordsavailable), push-button start, Bluetooth, newbrakes & windshield, dual climate, mechan-ics report, $9,900. 456-7857

2006 4-SPD auto Chrysler Sebring, P/L,P/W, keyless entry, cruise control, A/C, sec-ond row folding seat, exc cond, $7,500 obo.667-7733

2006 CHEV Equinox AWD V6 auto, black,fully loaded, p/l, p/w, pwr/heated seats, 6disc changer, sunroof, new windshield,brakes, 168 000 kms, $8,100 obo. 334-7842

2006 VOLVO V50 wagon, mint cond, eco-nomical, gray leather interior, remote controldoor locks, CD player, trailer hitch, roof crossbars, new tires, $11,800. 390-2000

2005 MONTE Carlo 3.4L, 6-cyl, 77,500kms,auto, P/L, P/W, remote start, extra wintertires on rims, mechanical & body great,$5,000 obo. 667-0407

2004 MUSTANG, orange, 3.8L V6, fuel effi-cient, lots of extras, summer/winter tires onrims, 120,000km $5,500. 668-7212, [email protected] for info

2004 PONTIAC Vibe (like Toyota Matrix),very good cond, dark blue, FWD hatchback,P/L, P/W, 138,000kms, $6,600. 393-2929

2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 94,000kms,runs very well and economically, greatshape, $3,500. 334-1935

2003 HONDA Civic Coupe Si, 170,000kms,manual, Magnaflow exhaust, cold-air intake,lowered, JVC stereo, great car, $5,000 obo.334-2356

2003 PONTIAC Grand Am for parts, frontend smashed in but everything else is fine,336-3065 lv msg

2002 CAVALIER, 157,000km, manual, runsexcellent, second owner, must sell, $3,200obo. 333-9313 anytime

2003 SUBARU Forester, green, AWD, man-ual, 177,000 km, well maintained, reliable,c/w Thule racks, 2 sets of tires on rims,$6,100 obo. 335-3784

2003 TOYOTA Solara SLE V-6, 2-dr sportcoupe, fully loaded, heated leather seats,JBL sound system, original owner,205,000kms, $8,995 obo. 393-2926 or336-1755

2002 TOYOTA RAV4. v good cond, alloyrims, AWD, 106,000 km on engine, c/w win-ter tires on rims, $6,800. 393-2929

2000 PONTIAC Grand Pre GT, air, tilt,cruise, p/windows, locks & trunk, new tires,exc shape, 162,500kms, $4,450. 667-6096

1995 DODGE Neon, automatic, new paint,268,900kms, $1,700 obo. 667-7057

1994 GEO Metro, running rough but good forparts, engine needs attention, $120.668-6805

1992 HONDA Civic VX hatchback, red,50mpg drives straight 5-spd standard, air,good glass & interior, body fair,328,000k, solid engine, 2-dr, on winters,$1,800. 334-6087

1992 MERCURY Topaz, low kms, starts &runs great, c/w summer/winter wheels &tires, $750 obo. 393-3638

1990 LINCOLN sports car, black, exc cond,everything works, 190,500kms, $5,000 obo.332-2246

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 200-Series sedandiesel, manual, mint cond, mechanically su-perb, great gas mileage, 4 tires on wheels,oil and diesel filters, some accessories,$5,700 obo. 668-6808

1989 CADILLAC sedan, great body, veryclean inside, runs well, new brakes, lights,good highway car, $1,500 obo. 336-8878

1989 TOYOTA Corolla, $700, 1989 Enticersnowmobile, $300, or $800 for both.668-7987

1981 FORD Granada, 4-dr, 6-cyl, in runningcondition, good tires, $200 obo. 668-2006

1978 CADILLAC Sedan de Ville, 4-dr, goodcond, 668-2332

1978 JAG Xj sedan, $5,500 obo. 332-2768

1971 VW Classic Beetle, new paint, tires,upholstery, runs good. Asking $6,000.633-3126

1966 FORD Galaxie XL 500, 2 dr hard top.821-3004

1964 PONTAIC Bonneville 2 dr, hard top.867-821-3004

1964 PONTAIC Bonneville 2 dr, hard top.867-821-3004

CHEVY ASTRO, well maintained, mechani-cally sound, 8 seats, clean interior, nonsmoking/no pets, good tires, runs well,$1,450 obo. 335-5237

CHRYSLER SEBRING Touring 2006, 4-dr,power windows/locks, cruise control, a/c, insrow folding seat, exc cond, $7,500 obo.667-7733

DODGE NEON SX2 2005, 4-dr, a/c, cruise,99,000 mi, exc cond, $5,700 obo. 667-7733

Trucks

For Quick Approval call: 668-5559#4 Fraser Road, McCrae, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8

EMAIL: [email protected]

IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE!

2014 Dodge 1500 Crew 4x4 SXTHemi, Trailer TowSilver$32,995

2000 Ford Focus Stationwagon, BLUE ..................................................$2,995

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE ..................................................................$1,995

2014 Chrysler 200, 4-DOOR, AUTO, WHITE, 6,000 KMS .....................$18,995

2007 Pontiac Torrent, AWD, RED ..................................................................$12,995

2005 Ford F350 Crewcab, 4X4, DIESEL .................................................$11,995

2003 Ford 4x4 Excape Limited .................................................................$8,395

*VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN

2014 Ram 1500 Crew4x4 SXT, Trailer Tow, HemiBlack$33,995

2012 Jeep Compas Sport4x4, Low Km, Red$19,995

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4CrewCab, Antilock Rearend, Blue$33,995

NEW!with Trailer &

Tow

NEW!

We Sell Trucks!

1-866-269-2783 • 9039 Quartz Rd. • Fraserway.com

2011 F150 4X4, regular cab, long box, V6,70,000kms, no off-road use, $23,500 obo.393-1953

2011 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax Diesel, Alli-son automatic, crew cab, 4X4, short box,87,000 kms, 18" wheels, 2" lift, tow pkg, H&SMini Max Tuner, auto start, $34,900.668-7963

2010 DODGE Ram 1500, silver, quad cab,4x4, 5.7 V8 Hemi, 3.92 diffs, rambox cargoMNGMT system, 13,248 km, many extras,like new, $33,500. 393-3123

2010 F150 Supercrew 4X4, $21,000 + GST2011 F550 Crew Diesel 4X4 flat deck,

$41,000 + GST53ʼ triple axle (inclined) car hauler trailer,

$9,500 + GSTRange Rider canopies off long box

2010 GMC, $1,000 + GST ea456-2121

2009 CHEVROLET Silverado extʼd cab, 4door 1500 LT truck, silver exterior, black in-terior, new tires, still under warranty,$13,800. 333-9020

2009 DODGE Grand Caravan, Stow nʼ Go,145,000 kms, new tires & brakes, silver,$9,999 firm. Text/call 867-332-5322

2007 TOYOTA Sienna limited AWD 7 pas-senger minivan, 78,000 kms, power slidingdoors/rear hatch, sunroof, all options, 2 setsof tires & rims, trades considered, $18,700.333-9020

2006 FORD 550, 8' flat deck, tool boxes,with Fassi 60 folding crane, 28' reach, goodcond, $22,000. 668-6943

2005 DODGE Ram 1500 with 1989 North-ernlite camper, both units loaded with extras,$20,000 obo, willing to sell separately.336-2786

2005 FORD F350 diesel crew cab, long box,new injectors, dummy plugs, stand pipes,high pressure oil pump, oil cooler, Ipr value,$16,000 obo. 334-3676

2005 FORD Ranger Edge, ext cab,52,000kms, rear wheel drive, new box cover,mind cond, $8,800 obo. 668-7136

2005 GMC 2500 SLE diesel crew cab,leather and full load except sunroof, wellmaintained, $17,500 obo. 335-7455

2004 GMC Yukon XL,139,000kms, 4x4, 8passenger, exc shape, mechanically sound,$12,500. 333-0034

2003 CHEV truck, good cond, 41,802km,633-4318 or 668-3448

2003 CHEVY Silverado flat-deck work truck,runs well, will need transmission work even-tually, $3,200 obo. 335-3784

2003 DODGE Dakota Club Cab, estate sale,one owner, 105,000 kms, good cond, locatedin Whitehorse, $5,300 obo. 994-2878

2003 FORD F150 XLT 5.4L auto, air, P/W,P/L, leather, canopy, $6,500. 335-2052

2003 OLDS 7-passenger van, loaded,leather seats, back-up sensors, good cond,hwy driven, $1,900. 393-2707 eves

2003 TOYOTA Highlander SUV Limited,AWD, heated leather seats, remote start, ex-ceptionally clean, regular servicing at dealer-ship, 125,000 kms, $12,000. 667-2144(work) 668-3146 (home)

2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4, loaded,180,000kms, new front brakes, $4,200 obo.336-0460

2002 FORD Lariat Crew Cab, looks good,runs well, 7.3 diesel, all power, $7,500.334-1935

2002 GMC Sonoma, ext cab SLS, V6 auto,4X4, good running condit, matching canopy,90,000kms, good rubber, $4,200. 633-4102or 333-9831

2001 CHEVY Tahoe 2001, exc cond, a/c,electric seats & windows, trailer pkg, $5,900obo. 667-7733

2000 H1 Hummer 26,000 miles, canary yel-low, exceptional cond, $63,000.250-651-2170

2000 RAM 1500 crew cab short box 4X4,auto 5.9L V8, new motor last year, 165 mi onbody, 4” lift, Cai Xtraleif shocks, canopy, 12”subs, $7,500. $7,500 obo. 335-8657

1998 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, 5 spdmanual, rear airbag ride. Nw: front brakes,roters, ball joints, tie rod & a boxliner. Candyapple red. 229,000kms. $6500 obo.633-3116 or 334-3160

1997 DODGE Ram 150, 2-wd, 318 auto, 6ʼbox, club cab, immac cond, 190,000km, towpkg, $3,500. 335-6352

1997 F150, 3-door 4X4 pick-up w/canopy,standard, low mileage, 667-2046

1991 31ʼ school bus, seats removed. Goodrunning order, gas. Suitable for moving, stor-age, camping or work shop. 633-5155


M

633-6019126 Tlingit Street

www.humanesocietyyukon.ca

AIA

Pet of the Week!

Hi! I’m Maia.

I love cuddling and playing

out in the yard. Come on down

and say hi soon.

GENTLY USED

I N V E N T O R YATV’S:‘05 Polaris Sportsman 800 ..................................... SOLD $5,999‘08 Kawaski 450 Sport/Race .................................................$4,999‘09 Yamaha Big Bear 250 ......................................................$3,499

MOTORCYCLES: ‘00 Yamaha 650 Vstar ...............................................$3,499 $2,999‘04 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (7800km). ......................................$5,999‘08 Honda Shadow 750 ..........................................................$4,999‘08 Yamaha BW50 Scooter .................................................. $1,699‘09 Yamaha WR450 Off-Road .............................................. $4,799‘09 Ducati 696 Monster..........................................................$7,499‘10 Yamaha YZ250F ...............................................................$4,999‘13 Yamaha WR250F ..............................................................$7,499

YUKON YAMAHA(867) 668-2101 or 1-800-661-0430

1 KM south of Robert Service Way, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y.T.

633-6019

Pet ReportHelp control the pet overpopulation problem

have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.FOR INFORMATION CALL 633-6019

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER:

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Homes needed for retired sled dogs. They would make excellent pets. Please contact 668-3647 or [email protected]

Pets will be posted on the Pet Report for two weeks. Please let us know after that

time if you need them re-posted.

If your lost animal has been inadvertently left off the

pet report or for more info on any of these animals,

call 633-6019 or stop by 126 Tlingit Street.

You can also check out our award winning website at:

WWW.HUMANESOCIETYYUKON.CA

LOST/FOUND

IN FOSTER HOMES

AT THE SHELTER

SPECIAL

DOGS7 yr old, female spayed, rottie X, brindle (Daphne)

1 yr old, female spayed, staffie/labX, black (Peanut)

3 yr old, spayed female, black and tan (Breezie)

2 yr old, spayed female, cream, husky (Darby)

11 weeks old, female, husky, black and brown (Wiggles)

3 yr old, male neutered, Bear dog X, Black and White (Chandler)

3 mo old, female, Husky X, Black and White (Monica)

7 mo old, neutered male, collie/ lab X, brown and white (Caleb)

6 mo old, neutered male, lab/husky X, blonde (Sven)

CATS3yr old, Female spayed, Calico, Tortie and white (Maia)

DOGS3yr old, neutered male, Akita, grey and white (A.J.)

3 yr old, neutered male, GSD/Rottie, black and brown (Tristan)

3 yr old, spayed female, Lab X, Black (Meraai)

7 yr old, neutered male, Great DaneX, tan and white (Spot)

CATSNone at this time.

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

LOSTKK trailer court. Small white Chihuahua, Female, 4yrs, answers to the name Kita. Contact Debbie @ 333-0305 (14/06/14)

Male, DLH, White with gray patches and a gray tail. has a microchip. contact 334-8272 (14/06/14)

Wheeler st. 9 mos. DSH, grey tabby with lots of white. Female, not spayed. Light brown eyes. Wearing a Blue collar with blinking lights. Contact Sue or Frank @ 336-3523 (18/06/14)

Mine near Burwash landing. 9yr old Husky X, Light brown and white. Wearing a black collar, answers to Shiva. And a 9 month old Bear dog X, Black, medium to long hair, no collar, answers to Snuggles. Contact Rebecca @ 335-5541 (20/06/14)

Woodland road in the Ibex Valley, Large white Maremma, wearing a leather collar with a chain attached, unneautered male. Answers to the name Jack. Contact Robert @ 334-8444 (21/06/14)

Evergreen, Tabby black body gold eyes, neutered male, no collar, Contact Cindy @334-6858 (24/06/14)

Marsh lake, ~1 yr old male husky, no collar, answers to Blacky, Contact Dan @ 334-5116(24/06/14)

Lowbird, DSH, little black, female, no collar has a green tattoo in ear, answers to Ellie, Contact Breanna @ 668-5265 (24/06/14)

Valier cres, Chihuahua, male 2yrs orange and white on the chest has a curly tail, no collar, Contact Francis @ 689-1727 (26/06/14)

FOUNDOn Strickland and second. Small white Maltese X, wearing a pink harness. Female. Contact Chelsea @ 335-7104 (18/06/14)

YARD SALE

July 26th & 27th 9:00AM-3:00PM@ the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter parking lot

BARBEQUE & FREE Pet Cuddles!Come by and shop for an assortment of household goods and animal

equipment. All proceeds go towards the care of our homeless Yukon animals.Any items you wish to donate can be dropped off at the animal shelter during regular hours.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

2014

Trucks

1991 CHEVY Astro Van, 307,000 km, needsfuel pump, tires, $800. 335-7711

1991 F250, auto, 4X4 long box, $2,000.333-0745

1990 E-150 travel van, blue crushedvelvet/oak&brass trim, new windshield/tires,dark wndows, shades/blinds, 4 captainschairs & convertible bunk, 167,500kms,$5,000 obo. 332-2246

1985 DODGE 1/2 ton short box, red, R18motor, good grad gift, $750 firm. 333-1010

1977 CLUBWAGON Chateau van, 50,000original mi, $1,500. 668-6805

IHC DUAL wheel truck c/w box & hoist,4-spd 345 motor. 668-2332

TRUCK & trailer unit, 28ʼ 2006 Royal trailer,1997 Ford F350, $13,000 for unit, will sellseparately. 633-3805

Auto Parts & Accessories

TRUCK CANOPIES - in stock* new Dodge long/short box

* new GM long/short box* new Ford long/short box

Hi-Rise & Cab Hi - several in stockView at centennialmotors.com

393-8100

1990 TOYOTA Corolla wagon, 380,000kms.Engine in great shape, too rusty to insure.Great parts car, $400 obo. 335-6463

1990 FORD 1/2 ton p/u for parts, extʼd cab,no engine (302 cid) no trans (5sp manual).Ready to tow away. FREE. 633-2181

WHEEL RIMS, Land Cruiser, new in boxes,white, $100. 332-8899

GABRIEL ULTRA G Force struts & KYB Ex-cel-G gas shock absorbers, new, model #struts G52035, shock absorbers 344296,look online to see if they fit, $240. 334-6628

THULE ROOF rack parts. Set of 4 feet to fitfactory roof racks, $120. Set of 4 feet & falsegutters to fit truck canopy, $150. 633-2348aft 7pm

TRUCK CANOPY, white, high rise,80”LX60”WX28”H, $200. 660-4806

WHEELS, 4 - 14”, 4-hole Mag wheels 2 Wwinter tires, $100 firm. 333-1010

CANOPY FROM 1986 F250 w/cargo doors,gd cond, $500. 660-5101

6 TRUCK tires, 225/75 R16, almost new,$200 apiece or all 6 for $1,000. 333-0943

BATTERY CHARGER, 100% new, 10A2A,$20. 335-7535

300 CHANNEL tracking scanner, TrunkTracker II, $150 obo. 633-3805

4 SUMMER tires on rims for Ford F-150,P235/75 R17, $100 obo. 633-6961

4 BOLT 4 on 100 Gun metal Evo7, c/w newtires 205/40 R17, fits on most Toyota andHonda, $600. 334-2472

TOYOTA ALLOY wheels, fits Toyota or Tun-dra, 16X7, retail $490 ea, asking $250 ea or4 for $900, near new condit, 633-3053

TWO MAGNAGRIP radial HT tires, P215/75R15, new, $50 ea. 668-6805

THULE FRONTIER 668ES rooftop carrierc/w Thule roofrack & hardware, $450.335-8201

TRUCK/CAR SEAT Recaro Orthopedic,never used, ready for installation, $350 obo.668-6808

JEEP DRIVE-TRAIN, rebuilt 351 Windsorengine with auto trans, $1,000. 667-2046

Pets

IT'S A DOG'S LIFE BOARDING KENNELNew, clean, safe, family friendly.

Heated indoor kennels withcovered outdoor runs.

Large play area in natural setting,daily walks.

131 Empress Rd,Golden Horn Subdivision

333-9841

8 WEEK old Flemish giant rabbits. Ready togo, $45/ea. Email [email protected] 667-4000

MED SIZE dog house, new, insulated with11/2" Styrofoam walls, floor & ceiling, houseis completely finished w/shingled roof, $325.Call 333-9013 and will email pic

MALE NEUTERED cat, 3-yrs old, black &white spots, calm, well behaved, suitable forquiet, responsible owner. 393-2869

Motorcycles & Snowmobiles

2012 YAMAHA Super Tenere XT 1200Z,1200 cc, shaft drive adventure touring motor-cycle, many after-market accessories, verygood cond, 26,500kms, $12,000. 660-4711

TAITʼSCUSTOM TRAILER SALES

2-3-4- place snowmobile & ATV trailersDrive on Drive off

3500 lb axlesby Trailtech - SWS

& FeatherlightCALL ANYTIME: 334-2194

www/taittrailers.com

RONʼS SMALL ENGINE SERVICESRepairs to Snowmobiles,

Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATVʼs,Small industrial equipment.

Light welding repairs available867-332-2333 lv msg

Recreational Powersports and Marine(RPM) Repairs

Service, repair and installationsfor snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles,

chainsaws, marine and moreQualified and experienced mechanic

Great rates!Call Patrick at 335-4181

2010 600 XP race sled. Lots of fun. Goodshape, $4,000 obo. 334-2347

ALPINESTARS MOTORCROSS boots, size12, bought at Yukon Yamaha, hardly used,660-5101

2008 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 883L,2,700km, windshield, passenger seat &

backrest, roll-bars & highway pegs, $8,500.634-2412

BUELL X1 Lightning 2002, 1200 sportsterengine, Race ECM, carbon fiber parts,33,500km, clean fast and fun, $3,200 obo.335-4017

KTM 530 EXC 2010, exc cond, street legal,145 hrs, mods, recluse clutch, FMF exhaust,JD jetting, R&D Powerbowl, skid plate, handguards, well maintained, $7,200 firm. Hans668-2703

2010 POLARIS Ranger 6X6 side by side,EFI 800, only 190kms, c/w winch, windshieldroof & side racks for box, spare tire & misc,$13,500 firm. 334-6101

2001 YAMAHA Road Star, 32,000 kms, c/wcustom paint & saddle bags. Exceptionalcond, $7,000 firm. Kevin 456-4977 or336-4977

2010 KLX250 dual purpose, 1,400 km,$3,750. 335-2052

For more information call: (867) 393-2111

[email protected]

ATV & UTV Rentals

Trailer RentalsDelivery Service

Our Honda ATVs & Side by Sides are

available at any time

CALL 633-5268

2007 KawasakiVulcan CruiserLike new condition. Many options/extras.

Only 1500 km. First $7500 will take it.

FOR SALE

HARLEY DAVIDSON ladies small heatedliners, pants, jacket, gloves, dual controlthermostat, works great, seldom used, exccond, $500 for all. 667-7351

2006 SUZUKI Eiger 400, 4x4 ATV, 4000 km,4 new tires, 4 new brakes, winch, recentlyserviced, clean, reliable, fuel efficient, $3,900obo. 335-7184

2006 HONDA Shadow 750, exc cond, 4699km, mustang seat, saddlebags, roll bars,windshield, running boards, dual mirrors.333-9929

1989 ATV, Kawasaki Bayou 300 4 X 4, oldbut runs well, in Haines Junction, $500.867-634-2526

ATV BOX, heavy duty, $100. 668-6808


Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the celebration of life for Barry MacDonald, June 14, 2014 in Mayo. His ashes were laid to rest June 15, 2014.

Thank you to the Village of Mayo for the hall donation, NND First Nation for the donation and pamphlets; David Hayden for making the cremation box; A special thanks to Melody, Don and Nicole Hutton and Connie Buyck for all the assistance and help given and to Frank and Franklin Patterson for the live entertainment.

Thank you to everyone who baked and donated desserts, also to people helping to set up tables and chairs and take them down. Thank you also to the people who left condolence cards, who spoke at the celebration, and to the community of Mayo for their support of the MacDonald Family.

Memorial Service to be held on

June 28, 2014 at 2:00PM.

at NakwatakuPotlatch House

in Whitehorse27 Mcintyre

Lunch to follow.

February 1, 1930 - June 23, 2014

Guy Raymond Moon

13 DENVER ROAD in Mc

Custom-cut Stone [email protected]

Celebration of Lifefor

Dave Ackerwill be held inCarmacks on

July 11, 12, 13, 2014

When the balloons end… the party starts.

WHERE DO I GET THE NEWS?The Yukon News is available at these wonderful stores in Whitehorse:

“YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION”WEDNESDAY * FRIDAY

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AT NO CHARGE IN ALL YUKON

COMMUNITIES AND ATLIN, B.C.

DOWNTOWN:Canadian Tire

Cashplan

The Deli

Edgewater Hotel

Extra Foods

Fourth Avenue Petro

Gold Rush Inn

Home Hardware

Klondike Inn

Mac’s Fireweed Books

Ricky’s Restaurant

Riverside Grocery

Riverview Hotel

Shoppers on Main

Shoppers Qwanlin Mall

Superstore

Superstore Gas Bar

Tags

Well-Read Books

Westmark Whitehorse

Yukon Inn

Yukon News

Yukon Tire

HILLCRESTAirport Chalet

Airport Snacks & Gifts

GRANGERBernie’s Race-Trac Gas

Bigway Foods

PORTER CREEKCoyote Video

Goody’s Gas

Green Garden Restaurant

Heather’s Haven

Super A Porter Creek

Trails North

RIVERDALE:38 Famous Video

Super A Riverdale

Tempo Gas Bar

2008 YAMAHA Phazer, 3,000km, moder-ately used, good on fuel, reliable, beginnermountain machine, $3,500 obo. 336-2606

2009 CANAM Outlander 800, great cond, 2up-seat, ud Lite tires, green/black colour, lowkm's, $8,500 obo. 335-4846

QUAD 4X4 with trailer & plow, good rubber,winch front & rear, $3,500 or will considertrade small car or pickup. 867-335-0076(cell)

2007 RAPTOR 250 2wd sport quad, full skidplate, nerf bars, rear saftey flag, handguards, new rear mud light tires, greatstarter/kids quad, $2,950. 333-0141

HONDA FOURTRAX ATV 420 R 2008, runsin exc cond, approx 2100 km, $4,000.633-6953

KTM 200 SX 2004, complete rebuild, lots ofmods for trail riding, exc cond, $3,600 firm.Hans 668-2703

Marine

PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIRFiberglass SuppliesMarine Accessories

FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49D MacDonald RdWhitehorse, Yukon

393-2467

12ʼ INFLATABLE canoe, c/w paddle & airpump, $800. 390-2075

21' CAMPION, marine radio, GPS, depthsounder, 2 downriggers, walk around, cuddy,2 live wells, anchor, 225 mercury outboardw/trailer, $8,000. 333-0745


TOPSOILCall Dirtball668-2963

Available NOW!

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Fridays7:00 pm - 8:30 pm4071 - 4th Ave.<Many Rivers>

18.5ʼ CAMPION Bow Rider w/190 hp 4.3LV6 Merc, + 1997 Yamaha 15hp kicker, EZload trailer, 2 Scotty downriggers, fish finder,new full top, low hrs, exc cond, $11,000.399-3710

14' FIBREGLASS Canoe, exc cond, $500.Call 334-7124 after 6pm

30ʼ BAYLINER cabin cruiser w/commandbridge, twin 350 GM motors w/Volvo legs,many extras. 667-4775 after 5pm

14' ALUMINUM Harbercraft boat w/older 20hp Merc short shaft. Runs good for its age.Boat leaks a little, $1,250 obo. 334 6776

12' FIBREGLASS boat w/Honda 10hp 4stroke, runs excellent, no leaks, has stereo,$1,800 or $1,550 without stereo. 334-6776

14ʼ BOAT trailer, tilting type w/large wheels,good for older flat bottom boat, $200.633-2837

MARINER 20HP outboard jet motor, $950obo. 336-0460

BOAT TRAILER, 12ʼ, new tires/rims, sealsw/oiler hubs, 2” hitch, wired, safety chains,good cond, $450. 393-2707 eves

Older 27’ Bayliner, 5.7 MercruiserBravo III leg, radar, auto pilot, front and

rear helms, fridge, stove, furnace, plotter, 2 down riggers, trailer, trolling motor.

$15,000.00

Call 867-334-1935

24ʼ A STARCRAFT cabin cruiser c/w fullcanvas, cabin buss heater off engine, scottyelectric downriggers, new galvanized tandemaxle trailer, 165hp inboard merc cruiser, runswell, $12,000 obo. 668-4593

12ʼ ALUMINUM boat, trailer, 9.9 hp Evinrude(older), short shaft, $2,300, 2005 750 HondaShadow motorbike, $2,900, several 7.5 hpMercury outboard engines. 333-0717

CRAB AND shrimp pot pulley, fits in Scottydownrigger holder, new, $400. 667-6752 or332-8706

STOWABLE DECK tables, Springfield(round 24"), Garlick (rectangular 28x15")$120 ea. 668-6808

19' WEST Wight Potter, exc cond, c/w 6hpEvinrude outboard, roller furler jib, on trailer,retractable keel, sleeps 4, stove, sink, bbq,cooler, potty, tows with SUV, $6,500.336-2606

Heavy Equipment

HIGHLANDS IRRIGATIONSupplying miners since 1974

Aluminum Pipe - New and UsedDiesel Pumps

Hoses - [email protected]

1-800-665-5909www.thewaterpeople.com

MOVEABLE BUILDING on steel skids,50ʼlx10ʼwx10ʼh. 668-2332

1991 BABY Kenworth cabover, long frame,single axle, excellent shape, 667-2046

KUBOTA GEN set, 24 kw, diesel rebuilt,(gasket, starter, alternator) lots of parts,$4,000. 867-862-7047

DIESEL TANK, 12ʼ, 3,000L, good cond,$1,200. 867-862-7047

150YD/H TREMMOL, like new, inclʼg hopperw/belt, 6" water pump, hydraulic pump, 250kW generator (2,000 hrs only), sluicing box,pr ice reduced, $129,000. Emai l :[email protected] or 604-862-8636

2000 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, newer N14Cummins engine, big sleeper, 667-2046

Caterpillar D9N, D10N, & D11N dozers(all with u-dozers and rippers),

Cat 345C excavator &Cat D400D Rock trucks

for sale, rent, or rental purchase.All sitting in Dawson City, YK.

Phone A1 Cats for questions or detailsat 780-538-1599

or view www.a1-cats.com for photos.

2002 POWER Prime V300" Dry PrimeWater Pump .

Hours on meter: 3050.0 hours.12" intake, 10" discharge, Diesel, John

Deer 6068TF158 Engine,Skid Mounted, Integrated Fuel Tank.

Maximum output 5000 GMP.Maximum Head 115 feet

Purchase Price: $28,000.00Phone A1 Cats for questions or details

at 780-538-1599or view www.a1-cats.com for photos.

12,000 KG ATCO-Trailer, dual axles, Goose-neck, currently with high sides, can be con-verted into flatbed, new bearings, brakes &tires, $3,800 obo. 668-6808

100 KW John Deere generator, 10,000 hrs.Can be used for mining camp or placer op-eration. Will trade for smaller welder & port-able air compressor + cash. $7,500 obo.334-9357

KUBOTA M8540 w/cab, 400 hours. Excep-tional tractor w/all the bells & whistles,$27,500 firm. Kevin 867-456-4977

3406 CAT engine, complete, 250 Cumminsnew rebuilt, air ride various heav truck cut-offs. 667-2046

2 404 timberjacks skidders, $4,800 pair, 2D69U cats parts, $4,000 pair, Chev service4x4 1-ton $3,800, Champion grader, $4,900,48'' head sawmill, $6,400, Mayo location forall. 333-9627

RIPPER FOR 330 Hitachi Excavator, $3,800obo. 333-9627

1986 Knight 48ʼ Scissor-neck tandemL-Boy comes with beavertail, Jeep

& booster, $14,0001982 Peerless Page 48ʼ step-deck tandem

Lo-Boy (air-ride suspension), $8,0001986 251 Maurer adjustable goosenecktri-axle trailer, tilt deck & sliding axles,

comes with two spares, $6,700Telephone 336-2029

Aircraft

HALF-INTEREST IN Cessna 180, wheels,wheel-skis, floats, based in Whitehorse,7100 TT, 600 SMOH, $50,000. 668-2004

Campers & Trailers

TAITʼS TRAILERSwww.taittrailers.com

[email protected] new and used

Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailersFor sale or rent

Call Anytime 334-2194Southern prices

delivered to the Yukon

1998 COLEMAN tent trailer, clean canvas,sleep 7+, king&queen; pullouts, table to bed,couch to bed, indoor/outdoor cooking sur-faces, indoor toilet/ outdoor shower, 2 awn-ings, approx 3500lb, $6,950 obo. 334-7842

TRAILER, HAULMARK cargo, 12ʼx6ʼ, singleaxle, rear barn door, side door, clean, $4,000obo. 660-5101

2004 PIONEER travel trailer, overall length28ʼ, large bath, queen bed, full kitchen, ste-reo, large awning, $11,500. 633-2580

1988 VANGUARD motorhome, solar panelequipped, Ford diesel, auto, duals on rear,668-2332

2009 30' Citation trailer, polarpak pkg, en-closed valves tanks, thermopane windowsdualpane skylights, 50amp power baseboardheaters, slide awnings, 16" wheels, shocks,equalizer hitch/antisway, $32,900 obo.633-3339 or 334-9634

1995 DODGE Camper Van, Freedom WideBody, lots of storage, all the things you ex-pect f rom a larger motorhome,$19,500. 335-1681

30ʼ RAINBOW Gooseneck trailer w/flip overramps, 3-7,000lb axles, $10,500 obo, 18ʼheavy car haulter trailer w/hideaway ramps,$4,000 obo, single axle enclosed trl, 6ʼx10ʼ, 3outside tool boxes/roof rack, $2,500.334-6101

2011 24ʼ Cougar trailer, exc cond. Lots ofwonderful features, slide out, sofa, dinette,full kitchen, walk around queen size bed,much more, $22,000, 334-2693

VANGUARD OKANAGAN camper, olderbut in good shape, 11ʼ, c/w fridge, stove, fur-nace & bathroom, $2,900 obo. 334-6101

HEAVY DUTY trailers made from 3/4-tonpick-up boxes, $600 ea. 667-2046

1999 19ʼ Trail-Lite travel trailer, $7,000 obo.334-6933

VANGUARD 9'6" truck camper. Older modelin perfect working order. Sink, gas stove,heater, gas/electric fridge. Sleeps 4. Newfoam bed. Ready to go camping, $1,800obo. 333-0919

2013 WORK and Play WPT18EC ToyHauler Travel Trailer, like new, 19'6" box, fullbathroom, sleeps 4, dinette, refrigerator,sink, microwave, furnace, A/C, hot waterheater, awning, $17,900. 334-8227

1998 PROWLER Lite, 25ʼ 5th wheel in gdcond. Northwest Edition, slide, bunks, AC,awning, full bath, microwave, TV antenna,rear hitch, flipped axles, outside shower,sleeps 6-8, $9,500. 633-5948

30ʼ GOOSENECK flat deck trailer, 668-2332

21ʼ YUKON 5th wheel, exc cond, $3,500.668-1224

BOAT TRAILER suitable for 14-16ʼ boat,newer tires & axle. 668-6356

2004 34ʼ Class A Coachmen motorhome,under 50,000 kms, V/10 Ford auto, cruisecontrol, c/w 2014 car dolly, 41 11th AvePorterCeek to view or call 334-4299,$40,000 obo

UTILITY TRAILER, homemade 8ʼ truck box,strong hitch, good tires, $250. 332-8899

17ʼ UTILITY trailer, home built, very strong,two 3,500 pound axles, needs a bit of deckwork, $1,400, 390-2313

1992 NORTHERN Lite 6ʼ10” camper, fitssmall trucks, currently on Dodge Dakota, fitsTacoma etc, GVWR 310kg, fiberglass con-struction, no damage/leaks, $9,500.335-2173

2001 10'8" Citation Supreme truck camperw/ electric jacks, winter pkg, n/s bed, boothdinette, 6 cu. ft. fridge, dual batteries, clean,no pets, non-smokers, $12,000. 335-9490

2010 JAYCO 29' BHS trailer, sleeps up to 9,CD/DVD/iPod JK.SND.SYS, electric patioawning, microwave, outside BBQ, used lessthan 14 days, like new, $25,500. 393-3123

2008 CORSAIR Excella 29.5 RKDS PolarPac 5th wheel, loaded, many extras. 867-689 -4590

9ʼ CAMPER, c/w fridge/stove/oven/watertank/toilet, roof leaks, small repairs to out-side needed, no jacks, doors/windows good,$300 obo. 668-2894

1991 FORD 1-ton crew cab, exc shape, witholder camper, everything works, stove,fridge, furnace. 667-2046

1980 DODGE 200 motorhome, 143,000kms,360 V8, awning, 3-way fridge, stove w/oven,hot water heater, propane heater w/thermo-stat, toilet, 2 spares, $5,500 obo. 393-3753

1999 MALLARD travel trailer, sleeps 6 ,bunks in rear, front master bedroom, c/whitch, hitch on back of trailer for bikes, excshape, 333-0141

WANTED: LOOKING for a used collapsibleA frame trailer for camping, call 667-6203

35ʼ SAFARI Monaco motorhome, greatcond, 300hp diesel, 6-spd auto, all new tires,trailer hitch/tow bar, back-up camera, 3 solarpanels, sofa, queen island bed, etc. $36,000obo. 334-2345

1994 12ʼ Coleman Pioneer tent trailer, goodcond, $3,500. 335-3397

CAMPER SECURITY Timberline SC89, 8ʼ9”long box, just inspected, exc cond, sleeps 4,N-S queen bed, fridge, 3-burner stove/oven,large skylight, bathroom, furnace, insulatedbasement, stored covered, $7,500. 335-4393

2009 ROCKWOOD Freedom 1910 tenttrailer, furnace, 4-burner stove, fridge, 2 pro-pane tanks, new battery, awesome familycamper, great cond, $8,000. 456-4071

27ʼ FRONTIER motorhome, exc cond, newtires, large fridge, rooftop air, lots of storage,60,000kms, very clean & ready to go,$14,000. 334-0675 or 334-0657

1990 FORD Coachmen Family Van 3500,Sleeps 4, 22,700 original miles, furnace,stove, fridge, microwave, shower, toilet, gen-erator, kitchen sink, new tires worth $3,000,exc mechanically, $7,500 obo. 332-6967

Coming Events

ATLIN GUEST HOUSEDeluxe Lakeview SuitesSauna, Hot Tub, BBQ,

Internet, Satellite TVKayak Rentals

In House Art Gallery1-800-651-8882


ATLIN - GLACIER VIEW CABINS“your quiet get away”

Cozy self contained log cabins canoes, kayaks for rent

Fax/Phone 250-651-7691e-mail sidkatours@ atlin.netwww.glacierviewcabins.ca

THE ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA Family Care-giver Support Group meets monthly. A groupfor family/friends caring for someone withDementia. Info and register call Cathy633-7337 or Joanne 668-7713

YUKON TOURISM EDUCATION COUNCIL(YTEC) AND MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

OF THE YUKON (MCY)offices will be relocatingas of June 2nd, 2014.

The new offices are located at the corner of4th Avenue and Jarvis Streetor 4141-4th Avenue, 2nd Floor

(Performance Centre Building). Phone numbers and email remain the same

YTEC 667-4733 / MCY 667-6205

INTERESTED IN strengthening your core?Creating better posture? Achieving long leanmuscles? Pilates Classes for everyone frombeginners to advanced. email for more infor-mation [email protected]

CONTEST JUNE 1-30, check out one ormore e-books online with valid Yukon PublicL i b r a r y c a r d a twww.elibraryoverdrive.gov.yk.ca. and beautomatically entered for a chance to wingreat prizes. 667-5239

SKOOKUM JIM Friendship Centre AGMJune 30th, 2014 at Skookum Jim Basementat 6pm, Agenda: constitution amendments,annual audit, other business as required

SUMMER GUN & hobby show, July 26, Gol-drush Inn, 10am-4pm, for Info Donovan at667-2278

CAMP YUKON Kids Camp (ages 8-12):June 29-July 5 and July 6-12. Teen Camp(ages 13-18): July 13-19. Cost $285.00.Register Now: www.camp-yukon.com,91806 Alaska Highway. 668-4817

FREE HISTORICAL Nature Hikes at MilesCanyon. 2hrs, easy 3.5 km. Tuesday to Sat-urday at 10am & 2pm. No reservationsneeded. Conducted by Yukon ConservationSociety. Come explore with us!

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association July 2College/Porter Creek map. See website forstart location off Mountainview Dr.Beginner/intermediate start at 6:30pm. Ad-vanced/Expert mass start at 6:50pm. Infocall Barbara 668-2306

WHITEHORSE 2014 Mud Boggs SaturdayJune 28, race start time @ 12pm, $5.00. Formore info or to volunteer contact Tamara@334-8453

YUKON ECONOMIC Developers Confer-ence, for people involved in community eco-nomic development, Dawson City, Septem-ber 10-12. For more info and early registra-tion http://ecdevnorth.org/

ATLIN MINI Marathon Saturday July 12/14,10am 24 k, 12 K, 6 k or 1.6k, Tarahne ParkReg. 9:30 Runs end at the Warm Springswith picnic. Free. Michèle 633-6081

YACL CELEBRATE Summer invites chil-dren, teens & adults with disabilities & theirfamilies/caregivers to join in 8 inclusive sum-mer events June 24th-Aug 21. Call 667-4606http://www.ycommunityliving.com/programs.html

CAPITAL CUP Tennis Championships,Whitehorse vs. Juneau, the rivalry continuesJuly 11-13 at Mt.Mac tennis courts. Sign upnow [email protected], www.tenni-syukon.com

CANADIAN CELIAC Association YukonSupport Group, monthly meeting in White-horse Library Meeting room, drop in July 24between 6:00 and 7:45 p.m. for information,informal discussion and support

COME & join our July 1 Canada Day Cele-brations, Tagish Community Centre, paradeat 11:00am followed by food, entertainment,activities, & antique car show. Info:867-399-3407

HAMLET OF Mount Lorne Local AdvisoryCouncil next monthly meeting is Tuesday,July 8 at 7:00 pm at LMCC, km. 1, AnnieLake Road. Info: 667-7083

LES CAFÉS 5 à 7 en musique July 3rd, 5p.m., Baked Café With Pascale Geoffroy(violin-guitar-voice), Info: [email protected]

LOOKING FOR A person to join a group of 3canoes paddling the Snake River from July 5to 24. All food and preparation done.867-689-5294, [email protected]

Well-Read Book Riot BonanzaCome and celebrate our 15th

year anniversary! Mind blowing deals, cake and

gift certificate giveaways! Saturday June 28th, 2014

10 am - 2 pm4th and Jarvis - see you there!

CANADA DAY at the Old Log Church Mu-seum. July 1st. Free admission, crafts,guided museum and cemetery tours. Open10am-5pm. Call 668-2555 for more info

YUKON ORIENTEERING Association meetJuly 16 on Paddyʼs Pond/Hillcrest map. Start6:30pm at Elijah Smith School. For info callForest at 668-2306

Services

FROGGY SERVICESPEST CONTROL

For all kinds of workaround the house

Windows &Wall Cleaning & Painting

Clean EavestroughsCarpentry

Yard Work etc.References available

867-335-9272

HOUSECLEANING,SPRING Cleaning, Detailing!

Safe, reliable, bondableRCMP check available on request

For into call 334-7405

- INSULATION -Upgrade your insulation

& reduce your heating bills

Energy North Construction Inc.(1994)

for all your insulation & coating needsCellulose & polyurethane spray foam

Free estimate: 667-7414

BACKHAULS, WHITEHORSE to Alberta.Vehicles, Furniture, Personal effects etc.Daily departures, safe secure dependabletransportation at affordable rates. Please callPacific Northwest Freight Systems @667-2050

SHARPENING SERVICES.For all your sharpening needs - qualitysharpening, fair price & good service.

At corner of 6th & Strickland.667-2988

MC RENOVATIONConstruction & Renovations

Laminated floor, siding, decks, tilesKitchen, Bathroom, Doors, Windows

Framing, Board, Drywall, PaintingDrop Ceiling, Fences

No job too smallFree estimates

Michael [email protected]

THOMAS FINE CARPENTRY• Construction • Renovation

• Finishing • Cabinets • Tiling • Flooring• Repairs • Specialty woodwork

• Custom kitchens867-633-3878 or cell 867-332-5531

[email protected]

NORTHRIDGE BOBCAT SERVICES• Snow Plowing

• Site Prep & Backfills• Driveways

• Post Hole Augering• Light Land Clearing

• General Bobcat WorkFast, Friendly Service

867-335-1106

BUSY BEAVERSPainting, Pruning

Hauling, Chainsaw Work, Yard Cleaning and General Labour

Call Francois & Katherine456-4755

S.V.P. CARPENTRYJourney Woman Carpenter

Interior/ExteriorFinishing/Framing

Small & Medium Jobs“Make it work and look good.”

Call Susana(867) 335-5957

[email protected]

LOG CABINS:Professional Scribe Fit log buildings at

affordable rates.Contact: PF Watson, Box 40187,

Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6M9668-3632

ANGYʼS MASSAGEMobile Service.

Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology.Angelica Ramirez

Licensed Massage Therapist.867-335-3592

[email protected] Versluce Place

Whitehorse YT, Y1A 5M1


RESOURCE ACCESS ROADS

Discussion Document For Review

The Yukon government is seeking input from First Nations, Renewable Resource Councils, industry and stakeholder groups on managing resource access roads in Yukon.

The goal is to develop a new set of regulations to better manage resource access roads through the life of a resource development and extraction project.

The Resource Access Roads Framework and the Resource Access Roads Regulation discussion document are available online at www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands.

If you would like to provide written comments, please submit them to Michael Draper, Manager of Program Support, Land Management Branch, Energy Mines and Resources at: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (867) 667-3185; Fax: (867) 393-6340 Mail: Michael Draper, Manager Program Support Land Management Branch, Energy, Mines and Resources, Yukon Government Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

The deadline for submitting comments is August 8, 2014. Yukon government will consider all responses prior to drafting regulation recommendations for managing resource access roads.

YUKON SCHOOL’S STUDENT PHOTO’S

Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest relating to taking photos of Yukon students for our Yukon Student Information System and offer an option of purchasable printed and/or digital packages for students.

Written submissions clearly marked with the above project title, will be received up to July 7, 2014, at Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2. Technical questions may be directed to Shannon Trott at (867) 667-5068.

The responses will not be ranked or used to pre-qualify or assess the respondent’s ability to provide goods or services.Interested parties may obtain the information package from www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Education

2014 SCRAP TIRE TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING

Project Description: Transportation and processing of scrap tires. Tires are to be transported from designated locations in Yukon to an approved scrap tire processor for recycling.

Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 9, 2014. 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 Darrin Fredrickson at (867) 667-5195.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER

Community Services

Beaver Creek Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Carcross Y.T.Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

LibraryFriday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Carmacks Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Dawson City Y.T.Thursday - 6pm (summer only)

New Beginners GroupRm 2160 @ Hospital

Friday - 1:30pmUnity Group

Rm 2160 @ Hospital

Saturday - 7pmNorth Star Group

Community Support Centre1233-2nd Ave.

Destruction Bay Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Faro Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Haines Junction Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Mayo Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Old Crow Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Pelly Crossing Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Ross River Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

Tagish Y.T.Monday 7:30pm

Lightwalkers GroupBishop’s Cabin, end of road

along California Beach

Telegraph Creek B.C.Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.

Soaring Eagles Sewing Centre

Teslin Y.T.Wednesday - 7:00pm

Wellness Centre #4 McLearyFriday - 1:30p.m.

Health Centre

Watson Lake Y.T.Friday - 1:30 p.m.

Health Centre

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

MEETINGSYukon Communities

& Atlin, B.C.

MONDAY:12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM,NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.TUESDAY:12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui

4141B - 4th Avenue.8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.WEDNESDAY:12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St..8:00 pm Porter Crk Step Meeting (CM) Our

Lady of Victory, 1607 Birch St.8:00 pm No Puffin (CM,NS) Big Book Study Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.THURSDAY:12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS)

Grapevine Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.6:00 pm Young People’s Meeting BYTE Office, 2-407 Ogilvie Street7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) Seventh Day Adventist Church 1609 Birch Street (Porter Creek)FRIDAY:12 noon Joy of Living (OM, NS)

Big Book Discussion Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.1:30 pm #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room)8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) Maryhouse, 504 Cook St.SATURDAY:1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave.2:30 pm Women’s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital (room across from Emergency)7:00 pm Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)SUNDAY:1:00 pm Sunshine Group (OM, NS) DETOX Building, 6118-6th Ave.7:00 pm Marble Group Hospital Boardroom (OM, NS)

NS - No SmokingOM - open mixed, includes anyoneCM - closed mixed, includes anyone

with a desire to stop drinking

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

MEETINGSin Whitehorse

www.aa.orgbcyukonaa.org

AA 867-668-5878 24 HRS A DAY

PASCAL PAINTING CONTRACTORPASCAL AND REGINE

Residential - CommercialCeilings, Walls

Textures, FloorsSpray work

Small drywall repairExcellent quality workmanship

Free [email protected]

633-6368

CLEANING SERVICES22 yrs experience.

Reliable, honest, professional attitude,Car detailing, organizing,

my own supplies or yours, .Reasonable rates, references.

Commercial, industrial,apartment buildings & residential.

Cheryl 667-2882

TITAN DRYWALLTaping & Textured Ceilings

27 years experienceResidential or Commercial

No job too smallCall Dave336-3865

ELECTRICIANFOR all your jobs

Large or smallLicensed Electrician

Call MACK N MACK ELECTRICfor a free estimate!

867-332-7879

FINISHING CARPENTRY& RENOVATIONS

For Clean, Meticulous& Tasteful Quality Work

INTERIORDesign & organization of walk-inclosets, laundry & storage room,

garageKitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring,

Wood & Laminate, Stairs.EXTERIOR

Decks, Fences, Insulation, Siding, Stor-age Shed

DIDIER MOGGIA633-2156 or cell 334-2156

Licensed and ProfessionalAutomotive Repairs

20-year Journeyman MechanicMonday - Friday

8:00am to 5:00pmCall Brian Berg867-633-6597

LANDSCAPING25 years experience

Mowing • Pruning • Edging • TrimmingFertilization program • Aeration

Overseeding • Power Washing • HaulingTrail Blazing

Quick, reliable service333-9596

KLONDIKE INSULATIONSpray foam insulation

Competitive Prices - Price MatchPhone 867-335-6886

Home Support/Respite Care AvailableCertified nursing-home attendant/

home-care workerAvailable days, evenings & weekends

Recent RCMP checkValid drivers licenceTender, loving care

334-7405

MILLENNIUM GENERAL SERVICES-Spring Yard Cleaning

-Power Raking-Aerating

-Cut and Vacuum-Fertilizer

-Install New Lawns-General Bobcat Work

Make a ReservationFirst-Come, First-Served

633-3404 / 334-4474

TAIGA TILE & STONECeramic, porcelain, glass, slate, stone& cultured stone kitchens, bathrooms,backsplashes, fireplaces and exteriors

6 years in the tradeExcellent references

Contact Adam, 867-335-6526

INTERESTED IN FREE JEWELLERYand having fun with friends!?

Park Lane Jewellery is perfect for you!Either host your own party or

join our amazing Yukon team! Phone 334-4944

CEDAR CONNECTIONBulk lifts at sale prices!

Cedar decking, siding, fence materialsand more!

Located in Marsh LakePhone: 867-335-1088

GENERAL SERVICES & CARPENTRY• New Construction • Renovations

• Decks • Siding • Fencing• Yard Work + Cleaning • Painting

CALL–867-336-1610

Advertising

It’s goodfor you.


www.whitehorse.ca

TENDERS

4:00:00 PM local time on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

"TENDER FOR: 2014 RIVERDALE SOUTH WELL 10 WATER MAIN PROJECT, ATTENTION: MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES.”

Clearing Fill and Grade to cover

400 mm Insulated Water Main (Supply and Install) 600 mm Insulated Water Main (Supply and Install) Tie-in to existing 400 dia Water Main Miscellaneous Valves and Fittings Common Excavation (Provisional) Excavation and reuse on Site Sub Grade Prep Granular Sub-Base Course (200mm Minus) (Provisional) 20mm Granular Base Course (100mm Depth)

12:00 PM local time Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

All enquiries to:


Yukon Energy is inviting quotations from qualified contractors for the mechanical and electrical works at Yukon Energy’s power generation and LNG storage and vapourization facility located at the Whitehorse site. In general, the work shall include the installation of major equipment procured from third party vendors and the supply and installation of Mechanical Process Equipment, Process Integration Piping, Fire Protection Water System, Electrical and Instrumentation equipment. This work is scheduled for the 2014 construction season, with a planned start in August 2014 and with a completion date of December, 2014.

Sealed Tenders, clearly marked “ITT# 2014-0029 LNG Facility- Mechanical and Electrical” will be received up to 4:00:00 PM PDT, August 1, 2014, at Yukon Energy’s corporate offices, #2 Miles Canyon Road, Box 5920, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 6S7 or via e-mail. The tender packages will be available July 4, 2014.

To obtain an Invitation to Tender package contact Matthew Sills at Yukon Energy Corporation, 867-393-5335 or e-mail at [email protected].

INVITATION TO TENDER #2014-029LNG Facility – Mechanical and Electrical

WARM MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT OVERLAY - KM

1359.4 TO 1370.1, AND KM 1379.0 TO 1381.3, ALASKA HIGHWAY

#1 - YUKON 2014 - 2015

Project Description: The work consists of, but is not limited to supply and production of warm mix asphalt, including supply and production of aggregates, crack sealing and/or spray patching, shoulder preparation, supply and application of asphalt tack and prime coats, application of warm mix asphalt correction lifts over distorted areas, application of warm mix asphalt pavement overlay, access preparation and paving, line painting pre-marking, environmental compliance and traffic control.


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 Kirn Dhillon at (867) 633-7945.

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 will apply to this project.

Bidders are advised to review documents to determine Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project.View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER

Highways and Public Works

ALEXANDER MCDONALD LODGE REPLACEMENT DAWSON CITY YUKON


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 Lester Balsillie at (867) 667-8168.




PUBLIC TENDER


SHERIFF’S SALE By VIRTUE of a Writ of Seizure and

Sale issued out of the SMALL CLAIMS

COURT OF YUKON against the

GOODS, LANDS AND CHATTELS, of

RICHARD LEE TROYAN

(1) 1 (one) 1994 Gray Dodge Van

Vin# 2B7KB31Y4RK163674

(2) 1 (one) 1990 Black Dodge 4WD

Pickup,

VIN # 3B7JM23Y6LM008076

The Sheriff of the Yukon Territory up

to and including the 16th day of July

2014 at 4:00 PM in the afternoon will

receive sealed bibs. The sale is, as

is, where is, without warranty to title.

The highest or any bid not necessarily

accepted.

Payment by successful bidder will be

required within five working days from

acceptance of the bid.

Sheriff

Law Court Building

213-2nd Avenue,

Whitehorse YT

Y1A 5H6

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

VENTILATION AIR INTAKE RELOCATION CLOSELEIGH MANOR, BOILER CHIMNEY EXTENSION – 100 LAMBERT STREET YUKON HOUSING

UNIT # 080000 WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Submissions must be clearly marked

with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 15, 2014. Please refer to the

procurement documents for the closing

time and location.

If documents are available they may

be obtained from Yukon Housing

Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street,

Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical

questions may be directed to Laura Vanderkley at 867-667-8114.

Site Visit: July 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

The highest ranked or lowest priced

submission may not necessarily be

accepted.

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

SANI-BLASTWATER TANK CLEANING & SANITIZING

(867) 633-3784WE PROVIDE!

Manual cleaning of interior surface(up to 2hrs)

15 minutes of spherical impingement washcycle with extraction of residues

30 minutes shock treatment with ozonator15 minutes of extensive impingement rinsing

100 gallons of fresh potable waterCALL TODAY TO HAVE YOUR POTABLEWATER TANKS CLEANED & SANITIZED

BY PROFESSIONALS!

LEEʼS BOOKKEEPING SERVICESpecializing in shoebox receipts, payroll, small & large businesses

Using Sage 50/Simply Accountingand Excel

Good for truckers/small contractors$30 per hour

Phone Lee at 334-7625

YELLOW TRUCK EXCAVATING393-3667 or 333-0972

Residential and CommercialGravel - Sand - Concrete - Topsoil

Dump Truck and Excavator RentalsBobcat Services

Excavating - LandscapingRoad Construction

Lost & Found

FOUND: BIKE pannier on June 15 in after-noon on Copper Haul Rd between McIntyreAscent Trail & Fish Lake Road. 393-2878

FOUND: ON Redwood St. large set of keysabout a week ago, some bent, some broken,633-5177

LOST: TRAILER gate with licence plate, leftat gate of Mt. Lorne dump on Sunday June15. 633-6313

LOST: PAIR of dentures on 4th AvenueMonday or Tuesday between Salvation Army& Main St. 667-5670 ext #5, or 668-2311

FOUND: KNIFE on Carmacks burn ATV trailJune 14 while mushroom picking. 668-1040and describe

LOST: LAB/HUSKY cross, all white, no col-lar (got out of it), name is Koda, large &friendly, lost on Saturday eve in McIntyre. Iffound please contact 335-3899

HAINES BOROUGH Police Department. Anofficer found an orange Black Diamondbackpack with ladies apparel along theHaines Highway during the bicycle race.Please contact our department to reclaimyour backpack. 907-766-2121

MISSING: FROM Bernie's gas station June23 at 1 pm, decorative large green bag withtwo stylized butterflies, sentimental value,older iPod inside, reward, no questions.Vanessa 456-4877

FOUND: SET of Mastercraft drill bits forlarger projects at corner of 2nd and 4th infront of Yukon Employees' Union building,can be picked up at YEU/upstairs by identifi-

cation

Business Opportunities

Advertise in The Yukon News Classifieds!

Looking for NEWBusiness / Clients?

Book Your Ad Today!

E: [email protected]

Take Advantage of our6 month Deal...

Advertise for 5 Months and

Get 1 MONTH OFFREE ADVERTISING

Sports Equipment

NORTH FACE Firefly or Tadpole 1-persontent, hardly used, $150. 660-5101

TITLEIST PRO V1 & Pro V1x golf balls,$1/ea. Limited supply, gd to execellent tomint condition. 633-6402

PING I3 irons, full set incls 3 to 9 iron +pitching wedge, gap wedge & sand wedge,$250. 633-6402

WOMENʼS OʼNEILL 2-pc Farmer John stylewetsuit, sz 10, used once, $80; 2 new pairsof womenʼs track shoes, Acer sz 7.5, Adidassz 7, $60 ea. 633-4607

SET OF ladies golf clubs in leather bag, $50.633-3805

CYCLE CROSS bike, awesome shape,$450, 332-2768

ROAD BIKE, exc shape, $800. 332-2768

2 PAIRS inline skates, size 9, incl elbow &knee protectors, $30 ea. 668-4587

AIR HOCKEY table, exc cond, $100.633-4827

1982 PEUGEOT 10-spd road bike, like new,$250. [email protected]

TREADMILL, TEMPO 632T, 2 1/2 years old,gently used, $400. 334-2031

Livestock

HAY FOR SALEDry bales kept under a shelter

Great quality, $12/bale.633-4496 or

[email protected]


The project will be two duplexes, each containing 2 three-bedroom units and 2 one-bedroom legal suites, to be built on Ta’an Kwäch’än Settlement land in the Porter Creek Subdivision of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Proposals must include the following: Timeline including start and completion dates; Designs; andCosts associated with the entire project including permits.

For further clarification please contact Dennis Nicloux, Housing Manager email [email protected]; telephone (867) 668-3613 ext. 297; or, in person at 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse.

The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be awarded. The proposals will be assessed on cost, delivery, experience and references.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: July 7, 2014 by 4:00 p.m.

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DESIGN/BUILD FOR8 HOUSING UNITS

Liquor Corporation

LIQUOR ACT TAKE NOTICE THAT Northern Vision Development Corp., of 411 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B6, is making application for a Food Primary – All, Room Service and Off Premise Liquor Licence(s), in respect of the premises known as Edgewater Hotel situated at 101 Main 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 p.m. on the 9th day of July, 2014 and also serve a copy of the objection by registered mail upon the applicant. The first time of publication of notice is June 20th, 2014. The second time of publication of notice is June 27th, 2014. The third time of publication of notice is July 4th, 2014.

Any questions concerning this specific NOTICE are to be directed to the Licensing & Social Responsibility, Yukon Liquor Corporation, at 667-5245 or 1-800-661-0408, local 5245.

www.whitehorse.ca

INVITATION TO TENDER2014 HILLCREST WATER SUPPLY MAINTENDERS will be received

before 4:00:00 PM local time on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.

"TENDER FOR THE 2014 HILLCREST WATER SUPPLY MAIN.”

5,600 m2 Clearing and Grubbing

360 lm Supply & Install 250mm D.I. Water MainEach Misc. Hydrants, Valves and Fittings700 M3 Fill and Grade to cover

12:00 PM local time Monday, June 23, 2014.

All tenders must include a valid or Temporary CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (C.O.R.) as issued by Northern Safety Network Yukon.

All enquiries to:

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INTERPRETIVE PULL-OUT

INFRASTRUCTURE

Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest relating to undertake undertake repair and maintenance of Tourism and Culture’s interpretive pull-out infrastructure along Yukon highways and major roads.

Written responses to this request should include previous experience undertaking comparable repair and maintenance work, training and/or credentials and contact information. Interpretive sites are located throughout Yukon and interested parties from Yukon communities are encouraged to respond. Respondents should indicate their location within Yukon and the region(s) they are interested in working within.

This REOI will be used as a regional source list for future invitational tendering opportunities. It will not lead directly to any contract.

Written submissions clearly marked with the above project title, will be received up to July 4, 2014, at Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2. Technical questions may be directed to Clare Daitch at (867) 667-3458.

The responses will not be ranked or used to pre-qualify or assess the respondent’s ability to provide goods or services.

Interested parties may obtain the information package from www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html or by contacting the Procurement Support Centre.View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html


Tourism and Culture

PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES - WARM MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT

OVERLAY - KM 1359.4 TO 1370.1 AND KM 1379 TO 1381.3 - ALASKA HIGHWAY #1

- YUKON 2014 - 2015

Project Description: Bids are requested for the provision of Quality Assurance and Quantity Control Services as part of a pavement overlay project on the Alaska Highway, from km 1359.4 to 1370.1 and from km 1379 to 1381.3. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 17, 2014. 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 Kirn Dhillon at (867) 633-7945.




PUBLIC TENDER


NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

The Estate of Diane Mary JimmyAll claims against the Estate of Diane Mary Jimmy, late of the Town of Watson Lake, in the Yukon Territory who died on or about the 10th day of May 2012, must be made filed by statutory declaration with the personal representative noted below on or before the 25th day of July, 2014 after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice.

Donald Molloy, Administratorc/o 102-205 Hawkins StreetWhitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X3Attention: Kelly McGill

DATED at Whitehorse, Yukon this 12th day of June 2014.

VEGETATION CONTROL KM 634.0 TO KM 652.0 KLONDIKE HIGHWAY


Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 - 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Mackenzie Ingram at (867) 667-3697.


The Yukon Business Incentive Policy will apply to this project.View or download documents at: www.gov.yk.ca/tenders/tms.html

PUBLIC TENDER


PUBLIC TENDER

DECK REPLACEMENTS 3090-3RD AVE.

GREENWOOD PLACE WHITEHORSE, YUKON

Submissions must be clearly marked

with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is July 3, 2014. Please refer to the

procurement documents for the closing

time and location.

If documents are available they may

be obtained from Yukon Housing

Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street,

Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical

questions may be directed to Ray Mikkelsen at 867-667-5718.

Site Visit: June 24, 2014 at 1:00 pm.

The highest ranked or lowest priced

submission may not necessarily be

accepted.

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

Free Range grass-fedChickens & Turkeys

Irrigated & fertilized Brome HayStanding dead pine firewood

Call 334-8960

QUALITY YUKON MEATDev & Louise Hurlburt

Grain-finished Hereford beefDomestic wild boar

Order now for guaranteed deliveryPayment plan available

Samples on request668-7218335-5192

HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCHDev & Louise Hurlburt

Irrigated Timothy/Brome mixSmall square & round bales

Discounts for field pick up or deliveryStraw bales also for sale

335-5192 • 668-7218

15-YR-OLD PACK horse, Cogins negative,teeth just floated, exc cond, $750 obo. Ber-nard 667-2067

Have you always wanted to ride?

Find a complete list of all thegreat horse activities in Yukon!

www.HorsinAroundYukon.com

HORSES!

Baby & Child Items

CHILDRENʼS CLOTHING in excellent condi-tion, given freely the first & third Saturdaymonthly at the Church of the Nazarene, 2111Centennial. 633-4903

GRACO INFANT car seat, $15, basic whitecrib, no mattress, $40. 334-7061

INFANT/TODDLER CAR seat, fairly new,exc cond, asking $100 obo, for info call393-2630

STROLLER, CHARIOT, push, jog or pull be-hind bicycle, large bicycle wheels, $50 obo.633-6310

HIGH CHAIR, gd cond, $15 obo. 633-6310

TODDLER JOGGER, push style, $45; 2strollers, 1 small & 1 large. 633-2293 or335-0659

CHILDʼS BIKE trailer, two-seater, can beused as stroller, very new cond, only usedtwice, $200 obo. 393-2630

2 TRAILER bike attachments, $15 ea, bike(5-yr old), $20, HaPe-Woody-Click Ambu-lance theme box set, $50, Plan toy dollhouse w/7 dolls, bathroom, bedroom, kitchensets, couch, $100 obo. 668-7659

Furniture

DINING ROOM suite, buffet, hutch & tablewith 6 chairs, $995 obo. 633-6619 after5:00pm

BEDROOM SUITE (2 dressers & 2 end ta-bles), $550 obo. 633-6619 after 5:00pm

DOUBLE BED, very clean, in gd cond, $150.Rocking chair, older antique style. 333-9020

PATIO TABLE with six chairs, white, $17.668-5185

SOFA & reclining chair, 2 seats on sofa re-cline. 633-3805

LARGE CHINA cabinet on buffet, $400; 4ʼround d/r table & 6 chairs, leatherseats/backs, $450. 633-3805

WOODEN KITCHEN table & chairs, $75.335-6042 lv msg

DINING ROOM table, dark mahogany withinsert & 4 chairs, $475. 633-6484

METAL BED frame, extends from double toking, $100. 633-2981

BEAUTIFUL FOLK art antique side board,$650. 668-5882

COUCH & loveseat, rust colour, faux suede,easy to clean, $1,200 obo; handpainted highback chairs, $200/pair. 336-846

ANTIQUE DRESSERS, man's highboy anddresser with mirror, exc cond, $500 eachobo. 334-5683

LARGE OFFICE desk 6'X3" with wing, 4' of-fice round table, 2 6' filing drawer credenzas,memo board, corner unit 5' X 3', $2,500.668-7051

KING-SIZED MATTRESS, like new, deluxe,organic, Green Sleep brand, Ergo HeveaSogno, see tmasc site for details, Sellingdue to latex allergy. 633-6462

GOLD RUSH chest trunk, $130. 668-6808


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SALESGarage

FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH

COPPER RIDGE

221 FALCON DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Friday, June 27, 4pm-

7pm, Saturday June 28, 7:30am-Noon, tools, fishing gear,

sporting goods, uptown clothes.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH

COPPER RIDGE

18 MOONSTONE LANE, Copper Ridge, Saturday, June

28, 10am-3pm, shoes, clothing, computer stuff, kitchen

equipment, toys, etc.

52 KEEWENAW DR, Copper Ridge, Saturday, June 28, 9am-

1pm, multi-family fundraiser, lots for everyone, hotdogs,

baked treats & beverages, come and support a young family

in need.

57B DRIFT DR, Copper Ridge, Saturday, June 28, 9:30am-

2pm, baby/children’s items, household items, clothes,

furniture, movies etc.

16 STOPE WAY, Copper Ridge, Saturday, June 28, 10am-

2pm, baby/kids clothes, maternity clothes S-Lg, water

cooler, laser jet printer, art desk.

48 LAZULITE, Copper Ridge, back yard, Saturday, June 28

starting at 9am, window a/c, garden dirt (U-Haul), size 9

boots, 1980 GMC pick-up, etc.

57 GRIZZLY CIRCLE, Copper Ridge, Saturday July 28,

10:30am-2pm, youth drum set, Skylanders (Wii game and

figures), Wii system, household goods etc.

16 ZIRCON LANE, Copper Ridge, Saturday, June 28, 9am-

12pm, children’s clothes, exercise stuff, kitchen stuff, no

early birds, cancelled if raining.

221 FALCON DRIVE, Copper Ridge, Friday, June 27, 4pm-

7pm, Saturday June 28, 7:30am-Noon, tools, fishing gear,

sporting goods, uptown clothes.

DOWNTOWN

6095-6TH AVE, Downtown, Saturday, June 28, 9am- 2pm,

board games, puzzles, glasses, good/used clothing, early

birds welcomed, cancelled if raining/threat of rain.

609 ALEXANDER ST, Downtown, Saturday & Sunday, June

28 & 29, 10am-2pm both days, no early birds.

506 MAIN ST, Downtown, Saturday June 28, 10am-4pm,

Sunday June 29, 10am-2pm, restaurant items, tables,

chairs, glassware, plates, pots, etc.

4TH AVE & ELLIOTT ST, Hellaby Hall, Downtown, Saturday,

June 28, 9am-1pm.

GRANGER

35 WILSON DRIVE, Granger, Saturday, June 28 and Sunday

June 29, 9am-4pm, items for sale will be displayed in the

large garage at the back of the yard, downsizing sale.

5 THOMPSON RD, Granger, Saturday, June 28, 9am-1pm,

computer desk, sofa, dinning table/ 4 chairs, ottoman,

shelves, lamps, etc.

12B THOMPSON RD, Granger, Saturday, June 28, 10:30am-

2pm, bake sale.

HILLCREST

#7 ROUNDELL RD, Hillcrest, FINAL GARAGE sale, Estate

of Tony Caron, Caron Diamond Drilling, Saturday & Sunday,

June 28 & 29, 9am-3pm, boat, furniture, hydraulic fittings,

wall tents, propane furnaces, tires, welders, tool boxes.

INGRAM

106 PINTAIL ST, Ingram, Saturday, June 28, 9am-3pm,

furniture, household goods, children’s items.

KOPPER KING

118 PROSPECTER ROAD, Kopper King, Saturday, June 21

and Sunday June 22, 9am-4pm.

KULAN

6 CHADBURN CRES, Kulan Subdivision, Saturday, June 28,

9am-3pm, camping, household items, tools, truss plant,

1988 Ford F150.

33 LABERGE RD, #46 Moonlight Storage, Kulan Subdivision

Industrial District, Saturday, June 28, 9am-1pm, household

items.

PORTER CREEK

TRAILER #17, 1802 CENTENNIAL, Porter Çreek, Saturday,

June 28, 10am-2pm, moving out sale featuring the Scrubber

Lady, corner of Wann Rd & Centennial Street, cancelled if

raining.

46 WILLOW CRES, Porter Creek, Saturday, June 28, 10am-

2pm, something for everyone, cancelled if raining.

5 - 17TH AVE, Porter Creek, Saturday, June 28, 9:30am-

12:30pm, household items, crafting supplies, CD’S, purses,

no early birds, cancelled if raining.

1800 DOGWOOD ST, Porter Creek, Saturday, June 18, 9am-

2pm, hockey equipment, books, camping gear, etc.

905 GROVE ST, Porter Creek, Saturday, June 28, 9am-

Noon, multi-family, furniture, games, books, poker table,

video & DVDs, etc.

RIVERDALE

34 PELLY ROAD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 8:30am-

noon, multifamily, household items, furniture, tools, sports

gear, garden stuff, kids stuff.

#37, 96 LEWES BLVD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28,

10:30-am-12:30pm, kids toys, clothes, coats, etc.

36 PELLY RD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 9am-1pm,

household items, baby items, vehicles, outdoors gear etc.

19 KLONDIKE RD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 9am-

Noon, household items, construction stuff, bath fixtures,

books, etc.

31 ALSEK RD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 9am-Noon,

household items, jewelry, clothes, shoes etc.

12 BLANCHARD RD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 10am-

2pm, futon, couch, desks, canoe, home made wire jewelry.

38 KLONDIKE RD, Riverdale, Saturday, June 28, 9:30am-

Noon, various items.

TAKHINI

170 FALAISE RD, Takhini, Saturday, June 28, 10am-3pm,

cancelled if raining or threat of rain.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH

DOWNTOWN

609 ALEXANDER ST, Downtown, Saturday & Sunday, June

28 & 29, 10am-2pm both days, no early birds.

506 MAIN ST, Downtown, Saturday June 28, 10am-4pm,

Sunday June 29, 10am-2pm, restaurant items, tables,

chairs, glassware, plates, pots, etc.

GRANGER

35 WILSON DRIVE, Granger, Saturday & Sunday, June 28

& 29, 9am-4pm, items for sale will be displayed in the large

garage at the back of the yard, downsizing sale.

HILLCREST

#7 ROUNDELL RD, Hillcrest, FINAL GARAGE sale, Estate

of Tony Caron, Caron Diamond Drilling, Saturday & Sunday,

June 28 & 29, 9am-3pm, boat, furniture, hydraulic fittings,

wall tents, propane furnaces, tires, welders, tool boxes.

REMEMBER....WHEN placing your Garage Sale Ad through

The Yukon News Website

TO INCLUDE:

[email protected] or 667-6285

Deadline: Wednesday @ 3pm

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AIRPORT - BLDG. #1380 WHITEHORSE, YUKON


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 Jim Newnham at (867) 667-5109.

Site visit is scheduled for July 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders are to confirm their attendance by phoning Jim Newnham at 667-5109.





PUBLIC TENDER


Contact Paul Heynen, auctioneer, at 333-0717 or [email protected] to view or discuss all items available.

Approx. 6,000 linear ft. of Irrigation Pipe & some fittings$2,900 for all

Approx. 2,000 metres of Cap tire electrical wire 4/0 copper$30/metre

Approx. 500 metres 200amp alum wire, $10/metre

Approx. 400 metres 100amp alum wire, $9/metres

1 brand new Roll of 5/8 cable, non-swiveling

BETTER BID NORTH Auctions/Appraisals

has been commissioned by the Estate of Tony Carons of Caron Diamond Drilling to offer the following items for sale:

50-100lb older propane bottles, need re-valved, $10 ea.

150 - 10ft. drill rod, good for fencing, $10 ea.

Lots of htydraulic pumps/valves/75hp electric motor

260 various hydraulic hoses/sizes/lengths

22 cases of hydraulic fittings

Lincoln welders, lister diesel, tidy tanks, wall tents,propane stoves etc.

Items are located in Whitehorse and many are listed on Kijiji.

2000 E-450 Cube Van, 7.3L Diesel, 24ft. box ................ $10,9001989 E-350 Cube Van, propane/gas, 16ft. box ................$3,9001998 Peterbuilt highway tractor .................................. $14,900

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Personals

CITIZENS ON PATROL. Do you have con-cerns in your neighborhood & community?Be part of the solution! Volunteer valuabletime to the C.O.P.S. program. With youreyes & ears we can help stomp out crime.Info: RCMP 867-667-5555

ARE YOU MÉTIS?Are you registered?

Would you like to be involved?There is a Yukon Metis Nation

that needs your supportContact 668-6845

DRUG PROBLEM?Narcotics Anonymous meetings

Wed. 7pm-8pm#2 - 407 Ogilvie St.

BYTE Office

FRI. 7pm-8:30pm4071 - 4th Ave

Many Rivers Office

WHITEHORSE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBJune 24, 2014

1st - Mark Davey & Chris Bookless2nd - Cheryl Ming & Stan Marinoske3rd - Diane Emond & Don Emond

We play every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at theGolden Age Society.

New players are welcome.For more information call 633-5352 or

email [email protected]


This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.Ce projet est financée en partie par le gouvernmement du Canada

Canada Day 2014PROGRAM LA FÊTE DU CANADA

9-11am Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at Shipyards Park10am–4pm Volleyball Tournament at Shipyards Park (By Volleyball Yukon)10am Parade forms up on Main St. between 6th & 4th Ave.11am Parade starts: From 4th Ave. & Main St. to Shipyards Park

via 2nd Ave. & Ogilvie St. with the Legion Colour Party and music of the Midnight Sun Pipe Band

NOONAnthem

Commissioner of Yukon

and Whitehorse Mayor

(Provided by L’AFY)1 pm

by the Adaka Cultural Festival(Produced by Claire Ness)

and Fishead Stew.1-6pm Beer Garden (Operated by the Whitehorse Legion)3pm

at Shipyards Park

9 h 10 h 11 h

et la rue Ogilvie en direction du parc

Whitehorse et la musique de la fanfare du Midnight Sun Pipe Band

Lever du drapeau canadien et nother hymne national

13 h Spectacle musicale avec des artistes du Yukon et

Fishead Stew.13 h

Grande course canadienne de canards sur le

popiers de Whitehorse

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