Teslin Post Volume 1 No 11 - The Village of Teslin

VOLUME 1 NUMBER 11 ON LINE EDITION NOVEMBER 25, 2009 

The Teslin Post 

Christmas Wishes to Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan 

Keeley Taylor is one of the many Teslanders who are writing Christmas letters 

to Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan this holiday season. 

Patty Wiseman is helping send Christmas cheer to our soldiers overseas. Specifically, Ms 

Wiseman wants Teslanders to post Christmas cards and letters to our soldiers in Afghanistan. 

Christmas, Patty says, is often very lonely for those away from home. Afghanistan, by the 

way, is about as far away as you can get. Patty adds, it is important that our soldiers know 

that Canada has not forgotten there continued service in a dangerous area. 

Ms Wiseman states she already has collected 180 letters and hopes to have twice that 

number by December 3. The letters will then be flown directly to Kandahar from a military 

base in Southern Ontario. 

If you want to write a letter (or three) to our men and women over seas ... contact Patty 

Wiseman at home (she’s in the book) or at the Teslin Tlingit Council. Thank you Patty. 

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Teslin. 

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What’s Inside... 

The front page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 

What’s Inside / The Collator-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 

Teslin is on TV ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 

Elder’s Christmas Dinner/In Remembrance---------------------------------------------------------------------4 

Building an “Answer Network”--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 

Teslin School Update--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 

H1N1 Update------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 

Teslin School Health Fair by Aleshia Kremer---------------------------------------------------------------------8 

RCMP Update----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 

CAO Report by Mike Drake----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 

Remembrance Day----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 

Foreman’s Report------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 

The Challenge... by Nataschaa Chatterton ---------------------------------------------------------------------17 

Yukon College Update------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 

New Smoking Regulations by Benton Foster--------------------------------------------------------------------19 

Christmas Bazaar-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 

Closing Shot-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 

Volume 1 Number 11 

The Official Community Plan (OCP) has just gone through its first reading. After the 

second and third reading the OCP will officially become a by-law of Teslin. This puts the 

new council (and our new CAO) in a predicament. They did not ask for the OCP. They 

did not, for the most part, take part in the OCP discussions. So what should council do? 

Hold their noses and vote for it? Kiss the fifty-thousand dollar consultant fee goodbye 

and start again? Hold new meetings? In the best case scenario, the new council will like 

what it sees and move on. It is noted that there will be public meetings before the OCP 

becomes law. Citizens should take part. 

A big thank you to Lori Joe, Minnie Clark, Birgit Martens, 

Dennis Darling and Bonar Cooley for providing some 

excellent photographs. Any suggestions, ideas, photos, or 

comments are always welcome. Drop off a note at the Village 

office or email me at: mhodgson@northwestel.net 

Regards, 

Mike Hodgson 

Editor 

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Teslin is on T.V. 

“Tiga Talk”, a children’s series being shown on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, was filming in Teslin this 

past June. For those not in the know, “Tiga Talk” is about a toy wolf cub (Tiga) who talks only to children. Tiga lives 

with Kokum and her family. Kokum (by the way) is Cree for grandmother. Tiga and Kokum go on adventures across 

Canada. Not surprisingly they meant many wonderful characters here in Teslin. Which means we will be featured in 

at least two installments of the six part series. “Tiga Talk” has already broadcast one segment with Tiga and Kokum 

watching Edward Smarch make drums. Later this year Carl Sidney will show Tiga and the gang how to net fish. 

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Elders & Seniors 

Christmas Dinner 

December 2, 2009 

Teslin Rec Plex 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 

Dinner at 6:00 p.m. 

Some fine fiddling provided by 

Nicole Morgan & Joe Loutchan 

For more information contact Ben Schonewille 

390-2680 

In Remembrance 

Peter “Kun al tak” Sidney Shirley LeMoignan 

Kukhhittan 

“...the passing of an elder is like 

the burning of a library...” 

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Building an “Answer Network” 

On the weekend of November 6-8, elected officials from all over the Yukon 

attended an orientation workshop organized by the Association of Yukon 

Communities. Mayor Jules, CAO Mike Drake, and three of our councillors 

made the trek north to Haines Junction to participate. 

The wide ranging workshop covered topics such as municipal finances, 

municipal law, YTG’s Community Services, community planning, lines of 

communication, and putting learning into action. 

Mike Drake saw the meetings as being absolutely invaluable with something 

for both the experienced and inexperienced elected official. He and other 

members of the Teslin team were also able to meet and speak with their 

counter parts from all over the territory. Those connections, says Mike, will 

really benefit Teslin. Councillor Lori Joe stated that she found the meetings 

very informative and gave her a better understanding of the big picture. Lori 

says she is now really “pumped” about doing a good job for our community. 

Mike Drake, Sharron Anderson, Clara Jules 

and Margaret Douville take an active role in 

the AYC workshops. 

Lori Joe 

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Teslin School Update 

Teslin School has been extremely busy during November. It is hard to believe that the month is almost done 

and December is right around the corner. During the past month, students’ and staff participated in the 

following programs and activities: 

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS 

Tlingit Class 

Each of the 3 Tlingit Teachers took shifts for the interviews. About 5 parents came. Parent interviews were from 

4 - 9 p.m. The Tlingit teachers shared with parents what they have been teaching. The teachings include: 

Tlingit language, drumming, sewing, carving, drawing, and traditional cooking. 

Mrs. Curran’s 1,2,3 Class 

11 people came to the interview. Mrs. Curran told parents’ about all the great things that are going on in the 

classroom. The parents were also able to see the goals outlined for the class. Students have been really 

engaged in learning this month. It is great to see the enthusiasm. 

Mr. Dobson’s 4/5 Class 

Approximately 9 parents and students came out for the interviews. The visits went very well, the kids really 

enjoyed showing their parents what they were doing in class. 

Ms. Smith’s 6/7 Class 

Approximately 8 parents and students came out for the interviews. It was a success. Discussions included: 

talking about the student’s goals, achievements, and what they need to work on. She still has some parents to 

meet with. 

Mr. Fraser’s 8/9 Class 

10/11 parents and students showed up, it was successful and the students found it enlightening and useful. Mr. 

Fraser enjoyed meeting all of the parents and sharing their child’s successes with them. They talked about 

student strengths and weaknesses and how they can help them to learn better. 

ART ADVENTURES 

Rhoda Merkel came to Teslin School to work with the kids on the following plays: 

Grade 1, 2, 3: How Raven Brought Light to the World 

Grade 4/5: Raven Boy 

The kids did an excellent job performing the plays in class. The kids put tons of work in their plays and they 

were really enjoyed by the audience members. 

Continued on the next page 

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SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO WHITEHORSE 

Teslin School staff and students embarked on a school-wide field trip on Friday, November 20, 2009. The trip 

was very successful. The kids had tons of fun and were able to interact with other students and staff in a social 

setting. A huge thank-you goes out to the parents and volunteers for assisting us with the event. 

The day was filled with activities that included: 

Bowling at Mad Trapper (11:00 – 12:00 p.m.) 

Pizza and Juice at the Canada Games Centre 

Skating, Soccer and Swimming at the Canada Games Centre (1:30 – 4:00 p.m.) 

Please note the following dates for December: 

Science Fair: December 1, 2009 @ Teslin School 

Regional Science Fair: December 5, 2009 in Whitehorse 

Breakfast with Santa: December 16, 2009 @ Teslin School 

Christmas Concert: December 17, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. Teslin School 

Christmas Break: December 21, 2009 – January 1, 2010 

Thank-you to Shania Hogan, Aleshia Kremer, and Aiyana Martens for gathering data and recording the data 

onto the computer for publishing. Way to go girls! 

H1N1 Update 

Teslin’s Nurse-in-Charge Hazel Booth reports that 276 locals have received their H1N1 

vaccination. Teslin’s population is believed to be around 450 people. So that means 61% of 

Teslin have got their shots. Not bad. Hazel indicates that their goal is 70%. This magic 

percent-age would, in a sense, make for a community of the immune. We are still in the first 

wave of epidemic and will see the second wave some time in the new year. Those in the know 

believe that a third wave is possible. Don’t take a chance ... Get Immunized. 

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Teslin School Health Fair 

Aleshia Kremer 

On Monday, October 26, the grade 4 to 9 students attended a health fair at the Rex Plex. This theme 

was put together by Teresa Sydney and Melanie Douville for students who would like to have a health 

career. We all split into groups and learned about different things in health. There were five different 

groups. The first group I was in was First Nations Jeopardy. There were groups about what happens 

when you smoke and what happens when you smoke with our baby in your stomach and another 

about drug chemicals in some things you eat and drink. This was very fun. We learned how drugs 

could effect you. It encouraged me to maybe become a nurse or doctor someday. We all like it and 

hope they come again. 

Mr Fraser’s class learn about Emergency Services 

Dennis Darling 

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Village Update 

9 November 2009 

Regular Council Meeting Minutes 

Highlights 

Meeting #20-09 

Members Present: Mayor Clara Jules, Councillor Margaret Douville, Councillor Lori Joe, Councillor Stacey 

Hassard , and Councillor Sharron Anderson 

Public Present: Robin Smarch, Bob Magill, Barry Hassard,Wilma Magill, Cpl. Shawn Pike, Patty Wiseman 

and Rob Gareau 

Hearing of Delegations and Individuals 

3.1 RCMP Report 

RCMP congratulations to new Council on being elected. Corporal Pike was wondering what type of monthly 

report Council would like. Council indicated that a brief statistical report and an indication what the problem 

areas are for the local detachment. 

Reports and Recommendations of Boards Established by Council 

4.1 Councilor Anderson requested a list of Boards or Committees of Council. 

Reports from Village Administration, Standing or Special Committees of 

Council 

5.1 CAO Report October 2009 

Council agrees that the Old Community Hall be shut down completely. 

5.2 Public Works Report-October 2009 

Councillor Hassard would like to see continued efforts to reduce the costs associated with heating the Rec Plex 

and in particular the Arena. 

5.3 Recreation Report October 2009 

Councillor Anderson was concerned that Canoeing was held in September when it was very cold for kids to be 

Canoeing. Asked that this type of event be held much earlier in the summer next year. 

5.4 September 2009 Financials 

162-20-09 

Moved by Councillor; M. Douville Seconded by Councillor; S. Anderson 

BE IT RESOLVED that September 2009 Financials be accepted as presented. 

~carried~ 

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Consideration of Items of Correspondence 

7.1 Letter from TTC to Premier Fentie & Minister Horne 

7.2 2010/2011 JEPP Project Proposal Call 

7.3 Community Training Trust Society Course Funding Approvals 

7.4 Letter from TTC Capital Re: Snow Removal 

Move “snow removal concerns” to joint TTC - VOT meeting. Also have the Public Works Foreman meet with 

his TTC counterpart to discuss possible solutions. 

7.5 Letter from EBA Re: Yukon Solid Waste Management-Expression of Interest for Potential Work 

7.6 Letter Re; Assistance on a piece of history-metal project 

Council agreed to store the metal pieces for the artist to collect at a later date. Space can be made available at 

the village garage. 

7.7 Request from Teslin School 

7.8 Congratulations to Mayor & Council from Village of Mayo 

Consideration of Items of Accounts Payable by Village 

8.1 October 2009 Accounts Payable 

163-20-09 

Moved by Councillor; M. Douville Seconded by Councillor; S. Anderson 

BE IT RESOLVED that Village Council approves the Accounts Payable for October 

2009 in the amount of $161,826.40 

~carried~ 

Introduction and Consideration of By-laws 

9.1 Bylaw #09-174 Service Rates & Fees Bylaw 1st & 2nd Reading 

164-20-09 

Moved by Councillor; S. Hassard. Seconded by Councillor; M. Douville 

FIRST READING of BYLAW # 09-174 

~carried~ 

165-20-09 


SECOND READING of BYLAW # 09-174 

~carried~ 

Seconded by Councillor; S. Anderson 

BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Councillor Stacey Hassard as Deputy 

Mayor of the Village of Teslin. 

~carried~ 

10.3 Appointment of AYC Representative 

167-20-09 


BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Councillor Sharon Anderson to the 

Association of Yukon Communities Board of Directors. 

~carried~ 

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10.4 Bank Signing Authority 

168-20-09 


BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Clara Jules and Deputy Mayor Stacey Hassard or any one of them and 

Treasurer Kristyne Geddes or CAO Mike Drake be signing officers for the Village of Teslin and that each 

cheque will bare two signatures. 

~carried~ 

Question Period 

11.1 Curling rink agreement with Curling club 

169-20-09 

Moved by Councillor; M. Douville. Seconded by Councillor; S. Anderson 

BE IT RESOLVED that the annual fee charged to the Curling Club be lowered to 

$2,000.00 per year. 

~carried~ 

11.2 Parking at Rec Plex 

Councillor Anderson expressed concern over people not obeying the No Parking signs at the Rec Plex. This is a 

Fire Lane and no parking should be properly enforced. The Facility maintainer will be notified to enforce the 

rule by asking offenders to move their vehicle. 

RCMP Update 

Corporal Pike is warning the public that he and his fellow Mounties will be paying special attention to our driving 

habits over the coming month. This will, unfortunately, include surprise visits from Highway Services. These 

individuals enjoy writing tickets for speeding, rolling stops, not wearing your seatbelt and the like. 

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CAO Report - October 2009 

by 

Mike Drake 

Sustainability Planning 

The contractor has contacted me regarding the Economic Development Plan. They are working on their research and plan to meet 

with the steering committee in November. The Steering Committee is aware that CAO Mike Drake is the newest member of the 

Steering Committee. 

Projects 

Marina 

The rock fireplace repairs have been arranged for next spring…Mike Gergel will be available in May to do this work. The dock was 

also pulled to the shore line. 

EMO 

As the newly appointed CAO, and the EMO coordinator, I will require some training regarding the EMO role. The EMO coordinator 

is an important aspect of the CAO job. I will inform council once some formal training can be arranged. 

Community Infrastructure 

Community Recreation Complex 

We have contacted an engineer to develop drawings/tender package for this work as recommended by Flaghill Woodworks. The 

engineer/architect has a less expensive solution for us to try this year. This has been discussed with Flaghill and they agree on this 

approach at this point in time. A quote has been received and the project. (Gas tax funded) 

Tender for the exercise room has been awarded to Flaghill Woodworks and the project has started. (90% CDF funded) 

Old Community Hall 

As the new Council works through the adoption of the new OCP and the municipal plan, the decision on what to do with this building 

should be part of this decision making process. Should this building be mothballed totally, for example we are still paying for electric 

service. Or do we consider renovating which I understand will require a considerable amount of work and funding. 

Municipal Centre 

Janitorial Services contract awarded to “To the T Janitorial”. 

We have a casual employee replacing regular employee for November at least. 

Vehicle Fleet 

It has become increasingly clear that there is a significant amount of meetings that the CAO is required to attend in Whitehorse. Some 

of these meeting are funded by other agencies like the Yukon Government; some are not but still have a direct benefit to the 

community if the CAO attends. 

The Village is experiencing a vehicle shortage at certain times when there is an additional demand on our vehicle fleet. Further in 

discussion with our Public Works Foreman it is clear that there are times when he would benefit from the availability of an additional 

vehicle. 

I have researched this matter and found that if the meetings attended are funded this could easily offset the cost associated with the 

lease of an additional Village vehicle. 

Continued on next page 

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Park 

Land for park on Sawmill Road has now been transferred pending completion of survey. 

Landfill 

One load a week being hauled by local contractor to Whitehorse. A Government contractor continues to haul non-refundable waste to 

Whitehorse. 

Compost bin deposit of $20 is too much – less than 10 of 60 available have been issued, should be lowered to $10. 

(funded by recycling fund) 

Water System 

Contract in place for stainless steel water tank. No date set for completion. (Building Canada Fund) 

Contracts have been signed and work on 2 nd well drilling project is currently on hold until spring 2010.(Building Canada Fund). 

Sewer System/Lagoon 

Sewer line flushing and cameraing completed in October. Report for Councils review has been received and must be transposed from 

a CD to paper copy for consumption.. Cells have been brushed. Draining of cell # 4 to the wetlands has been completed. Some minor 

repair work to the gates between cell # 3 and cell # 4 is still needed and will be completed in the summer of 2010. 

Other Activities 

Financial Process 

The fall will require us to focus on meeting the requirements of PSAB 3150 guidelines. Some work has already been completed on 

this but a considerable amount of work is still required. Starting to work on the 2010 Budget a Special Meeting of Council should be 

convened sometime in early December to review proposed Budget and approve. We are also completing the transition to the new 

CAO’s signing authority and other financial issues. 

Land Issues 

Continued consultation with the OCP contractor, provided them with the Teslin OCP Implementation Table. 

Official Community Plan (OCP) document will be ready in November for Council to review and commence with adoption process. 

Staffing 

Casual staffing for sick/vacation continues to be used as and when available. We have had a very slight impact on staff related to Flu 

Like Symptoms, with very low absenteeism. 

Teslin Tlingit Council 

Both the Village CAO and the Teslin Tlingit Council are members of the Economic Development Steering Committee; this exercise 

will serve to strengthen our relationship with the Teslin Tlingit Council. 

No revised date for a Joint Council Meeting has been proposed at this point. 

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Mayor Clara Jules thanks the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces who 

have protected our freedom since 1867. Bessie Cooley and Leon Jules prepare to lay 

wreaths at Teslin’s cenotaph. 

On November 11, Teslin remembered those who have, and those who 

continue to, protect our freedom. A special thanks to the Wiseman 

family for organizing the event; the Village of Teslin; and all those who 

brought treats for the gathering afterwards. There were some forty 

Teslanders in attendance. 

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Foreman Report 

October 2009 

Rob Anderson 

Landfill 

The transfer station worked very well this season there is plans to construct a dump shoot to further help with 

the reduction of wind blown debris. We did not have any bear activity at all this season. 

The fenced compost area was used very little this season but we have high hopes for it next year with the 

implementation of the compost program. 

The compost bins have been purchased and numbered and are ready to go into use. Posters have gone up to 

inform members of the public. The participation so far has been minimal, but we hope it will pick up. 

The YTG contractor has started hauling the Non-Refundables into Whitehorse. They haul on average 20 large 

fiber bags per week from the landfill to one of the recyclers in town. We still haul the refundable loads with our 

truck and trailer. 

Lagoon and Force Main 

The planned effluent discharge did take place from Sept. 2-30 and we discharged approx. 2.8 to 3 million 

gallons, everything went very well. 

The work was completed sealing the frost lids in various locations in town, the only locations that might still 

have unpleasant odors in near the lift stations we will try to avoid those situations. 

We have received the final report from the contractor on the sewer flushing we are pulling the info off a CD and 

will present to council when completed. 

We have some valving changes planned for the summer 2010 between Lagoon cells 3&4. 

Arena & Curling Rink 

Both the hockey and curling ice are in place and by all reports the hockey ice is very good. The curling ice has 

yet to see any curlers. 

Continued on next page 

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The tender for the weight room was awarded to Flaghill Woodworks, there has been a few hold ups during the 

first part of the project and the planned completion date has been pushed back accordingly. 

The Ice Plant and the waste heat recovery have been working very well so far this season. 

Water Quality / Water Delivery 

We still send in three samples, twice a month to Environmental Health. 

The tender for the replacement of the tank and pump on the water was awarded to Deadman Creek. We have 

not been contacted with a confirmed date for the change over, but the contract states it will be done by the end 

of December 2009 

The changes to the pump controls and switches were completed by the contractor late in the month. 

Other Activities 

Road patching was a challenge this year and was hard to keep up with, hopefully we can have a full staff next 

year for the entire season. 

The parks and trails are done for the season. 

The contractor that maintained ski trails last year will be doing it again this year and the plan is to have him do 

some pre-season cleaning and maintenance. 

Our Facility Manager went in and took a course on play ground safety and is now a certified play ground 

inspector. 

I have contacted a local contractor about the repairs that the marina fire pit needs and he has expressed interest 

in doing the work but asked me to call him in the spring to organize the work. 

The dock has been removed for the season. 

FireSmart 2009-10 

The Firesmart season started September 1 st , it is a 6 person crew. We hope to have it run until the third week of 

November. It will consist of both TTC and VOT programs. 

We have already had 2 inspections and both have gone very well. 

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The Challenge of Getting Out There 

By 

Nataschaa Chatterton 

When I look at the calendar of community events filled with an abundance of opportunities and 

organized by numerous people and organizations it seems that we are blessed with choice. I them left 

wondering how any one can feel bored in Teslin? 

Yet I hear the questions ‘How can we get people involved?’ ‘How do we get others to come out and 

engage in putting on an event? ... or participate?’ 

So my question to the community is this: What do you need to encourage you to participate? If you are 

the person who attends everything, the person who thinks about attending, the person who attends 

occasionally or the person who wants to but isn’t comfortable…what inspires and motivates you to 

seize opportunities and interact in community events? 

The barriers for myself participating in events are about not being sure if I am welcome, feeling tired, 

wanting quiet time and having too many options. The benefits that encourage me to engage are the 

energy I gain from interacting with others, the empowerment of learning something new, the 

connection I feel when sharing with others, being part of bringing joy to the lives of others, and the 

trust that builds through strengthening relationships…oh yeah I also like to have fun and feel strong in 

my body. 

Awareness of the benefits and barriers of why we do or do not participate can help to encourage 

healthy development of self. It doesn’t mean participating in everything, it means being aware of why 

we do or do not participate and making decisions based on what will increase our self understanding, 

self-love and enjoyment. 

Ask yourself these questions and find ways to encourage yourself to expand your zone of comfort and 

understanding. You never know where the journey will take you. 

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Yukon College and YTG Education Department /Advanced Education partnered in offering the “Targeted 

Initiative for Older Workers program” (TIOW) Yukon communities. Teslin can offer this course (we call it the “Age 

Advantage Program”) twice during this 5 year agreement. This semester was Teslin’s second turn. The program 

began September 8 th and will wrap up on December 18 th . Once again we had a number of interested students, who 

participated in the following areas of study: 

Assessment; Career Focus; Health & Wellness; Skills Upgrading; Work Experience; Career Preparation; 

Employment Counseling; Certification & Guest Speakers. 

Part of the four months program is a work placement. Some of the students decided to try their hand at 

entrepreneurial endeavours and participated in the Christmas bazaar. 

Hopefully, their efforts will serve to empower people to try new things at any age, be goal oriented and have fun 

while learning. 

Learning is life long. Being connected with like-minded learners has given the students a support system that keeps 

them looking ahead rather then looking at the short term gain and short comings. 

A great attitude that will spread throughout other Teslin Campus courses and community initiatives. Hopefully 

more programs like this will be funded in the future. Experimental learning is crucial to success in Adult Education. 

If you have ideas or suggestions, please drop by or call us at 867 390 8800. 

Please also bookmark our Community Website and events calendar (http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/tcc/) and keep 

watch for our posters around town. 

Birgit and Minnie 

Teslin Campus News 

Minnie Clark 

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The Smoke-free Places Regulation is Here and it Affects Everyone 

Benton Foster 

Environmental Health Services 

Yukon has joined the rest of Canada by creating laws that protect the health of all Yukoners by reducing 

exposure to second-hand smoke. Efforts to achieve this goal began with the introduction of the Smoke-free 

Places Act which came into force on May 15, 2008. Under the Act, smoking is not permitted in any enclosed 

public places, workplaces, work vehicles carrying more than one person, and all vehicles (public or private) 

carrying anyone under the age of 18 years (a complete list of smoke-free places is available upon request) 

To strengthen efforts introduced by the Act a new Regulation came into force on May 14, 2009 to address the 

following issues: 

Smoking is not permitted within 5 (five) meters of all doorways, windows and air intakes 

“No Smoking” signs and where these signs must be posted 

A ban on the sale of edible products resembling tobacco products, such as candy cigarettes and beef 

jerky shredded to resemble chewing tobacco, and fines associated with breaking the smoke-free places 

laws. 

The only exception to this 5 metre rule is on school grounds. Under the law, smoking is not permitted on the 

entire grounds of a school at any time, even when school is not in session. Under the new Regulation “No 

Smoking” signs must be posted in smoke-free places in numbers and locations that will make sure people know 

where smoking is not allowed. To assist with this requirement, the Yukon Government has created a number of 

different “No-Smoking” signs that are available to all, free of charge. Try to be aware of smoke-free places and 

look for these signs before you light up! 

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Teslin’s Christmas Bazaar 

2009 

Hendrien Schonewille and her wonderful 

doilies 

The Yukon College Crew 

Birgit Martens 

Marg Garolitz and her world famous jams & jellies 

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Closing Shot 

Tlingit Cuties 

1965 

Photographer Bonar Cooley 

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