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2 Yukon MINING & EXPLORATION Directory 2021-22 Yukon MINING & EXPLORATION Directory 2021-22 3 CONTENTS 6 President’s Message

8 Yukon Chamber of Mines Board of Directors 14 Operating in a Pandamic Why we should care about mining in the Yukon 18 Placer Mining Keeping a community going 20 A Day with Angela Kiriak Q&A: An interview with the Alkan Air Ltd. Operations Manager

22 Investing in our Communities How to spend $2M in three months

25 2020 Yukon Geoscience Tradeshow and Forum

30 Meaningful Operations Through Respectful and Trusting Partnerships Coverphoto & Photo right: archbould.com & Photo right: Coverphoto 34 Health and Safety at the Eagle Gold Mine 36 Yukon Women in Mining

39 DIRECTORY 50 Neighbours in Need Q&A with Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata

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DEAR YUKONER,

Welcome to the 2021 Yukon Mining and Exploration Directory. Ministers’ Message

As with everything this past year, the Yukon Chamber of Mines is adapting with the times and proud to be distributing this year’s publication to every household in the territory and sharing the many success stories about Thank you for adapting and innovating this past year as the mineral sector adjusted to pandemic-related how the Yukon’s responsible mining and exploration industry contributes challenges. Your focus on health measures enabled essential work to continue and kept our communities safe. to all Yukoners’ unparalleled quality of life. Your work is valued and we are committed to supporting the mineral sector in the long-term because mining Mining is essential. Whether through the mobile devices that keep our and exploration contribute significantly to Yukon’s economy by supporting local businesses and opportunities families connected through the pandemic or the rooftop solar panels for Yukoners. We proudly continue our commitment to the mineral industry and look ahead to a future where across our neighbourhoods that reduce our carbon footprint, mining these opportunities continue to grow and develop. touches every aspect of our lives. At the same time, we will ensure responsible resource development respects Yukon’s historical and cultural roots, its lands and its people. We are doing this by working with Yukon’s mineral industry to increase regulatory clarity At a time when other jurisdictions across the country and around the so the industry can thrive and provide tangible benefits for our communities. globe experienced massive economic disruption in the wake of COVID- We also remain focused on having strong respectful relationships with First Nation governments and growing 19, our territory’s economy experienced growth thanks to the Yukon’s our economy together. Yukon is a leading jurisdiction with strong government-to-government relationships with modern and responsible mineral development and exploration industry. First Nations, world-class mineral deposits and strategic investments in resource infrastructure and clean energy. Throughout the pandemic, mining and exploration activities provided The Yukon Mineral Development Strategy Independent Panel published their final much-needed support for the Yukon’s hospitality and retail sectors and version of the strategy and recommendations on April 15, 2021. The Independent YUKON CHAMBER OF MINES millions of dollars to our First Nations and community partners through Panel’s final report provides advice for further review and consideration by the royalties, benefits agreements, and employment opportunities. Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations. President’s Message Our next steps will include working with First Nations, industry and It is my hope that the articles contained within these pages will shine a others as appropriate. We will work hard to ensure Yukon’s regulatory light on the industry’s ongoing legacy—from clean hydro power to popu- process is effective to maintain responsible development that reflects the lar cross-country-skiing and mountain-biking trails—and how this legacy values of Yukoners and respects the rights and culture of First Nations. continues connecting us to each other and the world in a time when working together for the betterment of all Yukoners is more important than By standing strong together Yukon will continue to be an outstanding Hon. John Streicker, Hon. Ranj Pillai, ever. place to invest and do business. Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Minister of Economic Development

Sincerely, Serving mining

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Geologist with the Association in Civil Engineering specializing of Professional Engineers and in Project Management, both Geoscientists of British Columbia, from the University of British and is a member of the Society Columbia. He is a registered of Economic Geologists. Mike is Professional Engineer in the also a member of the Yukon Col- province of British Columbia. lege Board of Governors since 2011, a member of the Advisory Committee for the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining at ED PEART – MIKE BURKE – LORALEE JOHNSTONE – STUART MURRAY – Yukon College, and a member of PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR DIRECTOR the Technical Advisory Committee The current President of the Mike Burke is a Yukon-based Loralee Johnstone is a community Stuart Murray was born in White- for the Yukon Geological Survey. Yukon Chamber of Mines (YCM), consulting geologist and he was and government relations, busi- horse, Yukon, where he currently Ed Peart, was born and raised in the Chief Geologist for Golden ness and permitting specialist, raises his two young sons. Stuart the mining town of Yellowknife, Predator Mining Corp from 2011 and environmental manager, with is the Chief Operating Officer and N.W.T., and moved to the Yukon to 2017. Prior to joining Golden experience in territorial, provin- partner at Small’s Expediting and in November 2002. Currently the Predator, Mike was previously cial, federal, and First Nations General Services since 2018. He Manager – Charters, FBO and employed by the Government of ALLAN NIXON – governments, the private sector, has over 15 years of experience Corporate Sales with Air North, Yukon beginning in 1990, most SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT boards and non-profit organiza- in the Yukon mining industry, Yukon’s Airline, he has diverse recently as the Head of Mineral Allan Nixon is the Vice-President tions, and the public, and an primarily focused in the service experience in aviation related to Services for the Yukon Geological of External Affairs at BMC Miner- entrepreneur. She has a reputation and supply sector. Stuart began the mining industry. Ed has also Survey. Mr. Burke was responsible als Limited. He helped develop for cultivating productive relation- his career in 2002 at Aurora Geo- worked for Alkan Air in the past as for liaising with prospectors, the Kudz Ze Kayah mine. ships and achieving results in a sciences as a seasonal assistant, the Director of Ground Operations, mining and exploration companies, He is a lifelong northerner cost- and time-effective manner. with increasing responsibilities leading a dynamic team dedicated visiting active exploration sites, Loralee has been a Yukon Cham- and field experience. He was ANDREW CARNE – and has been a Yukon resi- to serving Yukon’s mining sector. authoring the annual Yukon Mining, ber of Mines Board member since promoted to the role of Ware- FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT dent for over 30 years. Ed has served on the YCM Development and Exploration 2019. Loralee has worked as the house and Logistics Manager and Andrew Carne is the Vice- Prior to joining BMC, Allan Board of Directors for one year as Overview, and presenting infor- Manager of Permitting & Com- involved in exploration, geological, President, Corporate and Project headed The Borealis Group, a Director and two as President. mation on Yukon to investment munity Relations at JDS Energy geophysical, and camp-building Development with ATAC Resources a strategic advisory consult- Ed has also been a part of the bankers, financial institutions, and & Mining (2012–2017) and Senior projects in the Yukon and N.W.T. Ltd. Prior to joining ATAC, he was ing firm in the Yukon. Yukon Chamber of Mines' Geosci- mining analysts in meetings and Sustainability & Regulatory Profes- Since joining Small’s Expediting with Archer, Cathro & Associates He had a long career with the ence organizing committee from conferences around the world. sional for Couer Silvertip (2017– in 2016, Stuart has participated in (1981) Limited, where he worked Yukon Government, the last 2014–2016, served as Chair of the Mike has worked since 1983 in 2020) and been with Whitehorse logistical, transportation, and pro- on a variety of Yukon exploration eight years as Assistant Deputy Yukon Chamber of Commerce's the mineral exploration and mining Gold Corp. since November 2020. curement support for the Yukon’s projects, both in the office and in Minister-Transportation Divi- Transportation Infrastructure Com- industry in British Columbia and major mines and exploration the field. Andrew has significant sion, Department of Highways mittee, has been the President of Yukon. He was fortunate to be projects. He is actively support- exposure to later-stage explo- and Public Works. Allan was the Yukon Convention Bureau, and part of the exploration team which ing Yukon communities and First ration projects and has been responsible for management and is the Vice-President of the Dawson discovered the Sa Dena Hes lead- Nation development corporations highly involved in permitting delivery of public road, bridge, City Chamber of Commerce. zinc mine and the Ketza River Gold as an advocate for community and regulatory processes in the and airport infrastructure, as Ed is a commercial pilot Mine in Yukon. Mike worked at the involvement in mining projects. Yukon. He has been a Director well as regulatory aspects of and hopes to fly with Air Ketza River Gold Mine from explo- Stuart brings an entrepreneurial of the Chamber of Mines since transportation within the Yukon. North, Yukon’s Airline once air ration through mine development, wealth of knowledge represent- 2018, currently sits as one of the Allan has extensive experience in travel demand increases. production, and closure as the ing the service and supply busi- Chamber’s Vice-Presidents, and First Nation and community rela- Ed is also a Canadian Armed Mine Geologist before joining the nesses throughout our Yukon. is chair of the Land Access and tions in the Yukon, including direct Forces Reserve Officer in the CIC Yukon Geological Survey, in 1990. Regulatory Affairs committee. experience as a Yukon Govern- for 16.5 years and still serving. Mike holds a B.Sc. in Geol- Andrew has a Bachelor’s of ment Land Claim Negotiator. ogy from the University of Brit- >>> Applied Science in Materials ish Columbia, is a Professional Engineering and a Master's degree

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OPERATING IN A PANDEMIC Why We Should Care About Mining in the Yukon

ince the 1880s—from silver and gold production in Sthe Mayo region to the world-famous Klondike Gold Rush—mining has defined much of our collective culture, whether we directly experience this connection in our daily lives or not. Exploration and mining are the foundation of the Yukon’s private-sector economy; however, the many rea- sons why may not always make news headlines. Like everything during the pandemic, how exploration and mining companies and the Yukon businesses which serve them have persevered has been unprecedented. Despite the pandemic's challenges, Victoria Gold Corp, owner and operator of the Eagle Gold Mine northwest of the Village of Mayo within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, has both successfully ramped up operations to become the largest gold » Drill rig on a stunning Yukon ridge at sunset during Archer Cathro’s 2020 exploration field season. mine in Yukon history and remains committed to hiring Photo: Mackenzie Mitson/Archer Cathro and training locally to provide Yukoners with rewarding and well-paying jobs—a core philosophy which supports dent Wendy Tayler. “In addition to being the greatest the level of organization required of our operations,” employee recruitment and retention. private-sector contributor to the Yukon’s GDP, the says Heather Burrell, a senior geologist and partner with “We are proud to hire locally, and, at present, approxi- industry’s work to lead and engage meaningfully with “Exploration is a logistically Archer Cathro. “We implemented COVID-19 educa- mately 50 per cent of our 350 to 400 employees at the Yukon First Nations on social and environmental issues tion, training, and monitoring of compliance procedures Eagle Gold Mine are Yukoners and many are First Nation makes them a great partner for us as a locally owned and challenging business to start within our company throughout our different Yukon of Na-Cho Nyak Dun citizens,” says John McConnell, operated Yukon business and for the entire territory.” with, but adding a global pandemic projects and developed rigorous health and safety President and CEO of Victoria Gold Corp. Archer Cathro, a Whitehorse-based geological con- really increased the level of protocols following the recommendations of the Chief Like Victoria Gold, Alkan Air Ltd., which serves the sulting company, has been operating in the Yukon since Medical Officer of Health.” industry and recognizes exploration and mining’s signifi- its establishment in 1965. In 2020, 73 per cent of the organization required of Industry-wide, all efforts have been continuous and cant contributions to the territory, has also focused on company’s employees were Yukoners and 38 per cent of our operations.” adaptive to uphold the health and safety of Yukoners hiring, training, and retaining Yukon employees. those were Yukon First Nations citizens. and Yukon communities, while meeting and exceeding “Exploration and mining form the backbone of our “Exploration is a logistically challenging business to prosperity here in the Yukon,” says Alkan Air Ltd. Presi- start with, but adding a global pandemic really increased

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» Weekly water surface sampling at the Eagle Gold Mine is just one component of the company’s and the industry’s commitment to Yukoners and the environment. 20 Electra Crescent HORIZON Whitehorse, Yukon 867-633-6044 the COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations of the company received approval from the territorial govern- Helicopters Ltd. [email protected] Yukon government and Chief Medical Officer of Health. ment to adjust yet again to a three-week-in, three-week- Archer Cathro shared all of its COVID-19 protocols with out, rotation, and from the pandemic’s onset, travel by the Yukon First Nations within whose traditional territo- mine employees and contractors into Yukon communi- ries the company has projects. ties has been restricted, which continues today. Alkan Air developed a COVID-19 committee of key “This past year has been challenging as we imple- HEAVY LIFT company personnel, which worked to ensure the neces- mented and managed COVID-19 mitigation programs SERVICES UP sary personal protective equipment was in place to pro- and procedures,” says David Crottey, Victoria Gold TO 10,000 LBS. tect both the company’s employees and clientele. Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Manager at the Eagle “The pandemic had a major impact on the sectors we Gold Mine. “Victoria Gold and the HSS team have serve,” continues Tayler. “The movement of people is worked closely with the government and the company’s EXPLORATION critical to exploration and mining, tourism, and other on- and off-site medical teams to enable the company to sectors, so until we have reached a point in the pandemic continue operating the Eagle Gold Mine within an envi- FIRE SUPPRESSION in which we can be assured there will be no further lock- ronment of strict COVID-19 measures.” downs, it remains the biggest potential obstacle for our “Moving forward this year, the pandemic continues to EMS - RESCUE operations.” present the greatest risk to successful operations,” con- ENVIRONMENTAL When COVID-19 first impacted the territory in March tinues McConnell. “Victoria Gold and the Yukon’s explo- PROGRAMS 2020, Victoria Gold reduced travel to the mine site ration and mineral development industry acted early and Yukon Experienced - Precision Long Line Pilots and the employee schedule was adjusted from a two- acted responsibly, and we will continue to work in close Fully Approved AMO Maintenance Team UTILITY week-in, two-week-out, rotation to a four-week-in, four- cooperation with the Yukon government to mitigate risks week-out, rotation to mitigate pandemic risk and adapt to Yukoners due to COVID-19.” A Highly Skilled Operations Support to Yukon’s self-isolation requirements. In October, the

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» Top left: Placer mining in ness would not have been able to with- Dawson City’s Robert Service School Photo: archbould.com Photo: the Klondike has supported the stand COVID-19’s economic impact.” (RSS) offers a Grade 7 to 12 trades path- community during the pandemic. Brad Whitelaw, a former big-game way, where students learn about careers Above: A sixth-generation placer outfitter and fellow hotelier, as well as in the mining, resource, tourism, and miner celebrates the product of a operator of the Yukon's only paddle- cultural sectors and earn credits to enter season’s harvest. Top right: The Eldorado Hotel in Dawson City. wheeler, the Klondike Spirit, has also felt post-secondary training. the pandemic's effects. “Many students plan a career in the “Pre-pandemic, my business ventures placer industry as evidenced by the all relied on the freedom of movement number of RSS graduates working on of people. I’ve dry docked my tour placer mines,” says teacher Peter Men- boat, sold my hunting concession, and zies. “With work comes the opportunity will focus on keeping my hotel a viable to apprentice and earn a ticket in one of PLACER MINING operation,” says Whitelaw. “As the cas- several trades, from mechanics to cook- cading catastrophes continue, hopefully ing to welding. A stable mining industry KEEPING A COMMUNITY GOING enough attention will be given to the supports community development for “We sometimes only industry that is operating, and for the long-term resulting in opportunities Yukoners that’s gold mining.” for youth.” wonder if those A few blocks away, Sally Derry and “We sometimes wonder if those resi- ince that fateful discovery in August 1896, which This contribution is not lost on Peter Jenkins, owner of residents of the her husband, Paul, have operated the dents of the Klondike that do not have SYukoners still celebrate today on Discovery Day Dawson’s Eldorado Hotel, which has been in operation Bonanza Market for 25 years, offering a business or work directly in the mining weekend, placer miners have plied the creeks of the since the early 1970s. Klondike that do a full range of groceries to Dawsonites industry truly understand what would Klondike and beyond for over five generations. “Since our business was established, we have survived not have a business including fresh meat, fresh produce, and happen to our town if we didn’t have Placer mines are known as the “family farms of the a major flood and a fire as well as economic downturns or work directly in baked goods, as well as a European- this industry to support our commerce,” north,” a moniker supported by figures produced by and family tragedies. None however has struck our busi- style delicatessen. continues Derry. “It is in the interest of the Klondike Placer Miners’ Association (KPMA), which ness with the severity as this pandemic has done,” says the mining industry “In the spring of 2020 when the world everyone to keep it going.” demonstrate that over 90 per cent of placer mines are Jenkins. “Without the mining and exploration industry, truly understand came to a screeching halt, we really Whitelaw adds, “Going forward in the family run. and the placer mining community specifically, our busi- didn’t know what to expect without any pandemic, we need to focus on aiding The Yukon Geological Survey reports that placer-gold what would happen tourism coming to the Klondike,” says what is still operational; the Yukon needs production for the 2020 season totaled 86,508 crude to our town if we Derry. “Fortunately, we continued to get the economic driver of gold mining to ounces, coming in at a value of CDN $173.4 million in a steady flow of business from mining help supplement all other smaller busi- production revenue. didn’t have this throughout the summer that kept us nesses that rely on their contribution.” It was the highest annual production total since 1999. industry to support busy. We were able to keep our year- “When we first opened, the mining This is impressive given it was accomplished in the round staff employed with no layoffs, industry was our main customer and middle of a pandemic. “It is fair to say that if the mining our commerce." and it is fair to say that if the mining remains that way to this date,” concludes On average, a formidable 87 per cent of the placer season had not existed in 2020 season had not existed in 2020 we would Jenkins. “We owe a debt of gratitude to mining industry’s operating expenses are spent right we would be in a dire situation." be in a dire situation.” the mining community for enabling us to here in the territory. So, at a time when Dawson City’s As global economic uncertainty con- stay in business.” other main industry—tourism—was essentially eradi- tinues into the 2021 season and beyond, cated overnight by border closures and lockdowns in placer mining is also seen as a viable To learn more about placer mining and response to the pandemic, the placer industry invested path for future generations of Klondik- its contributions to the territory, visit over $150 million into the Yukon economy at a time ers to follow along the road to economic kpma.ca. A when local businesses needed it most. recovery.

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A DAY WITH ANGELA KIRIAK Q&A: An interview with the Alkan Air Ltd. Operations Manager

Originally from the Okanagan, How did your role have to adapt in » Alkan Air’s Dornier 228 was added to where she completed the Aviation light of the COVID-19 pandemic? the fleet in 2016. Based in Whitehorse, the aircraft services the territory’s mining Diploma Program, Angela first In March 2020, when the pandemic and exploration industry clientele in both joined Alkan Air as a pilot in 2001. first impacted the territory, Alkan passenger and cargo configurations. After a break to have a family, Air struck a COVID-19 committee she rejoined the company in made up of key personnel in all 2014, taking on the role of Safety areas of the company. We work Manager and Quality Assurance together to ensure we all have the Auditor the following year. In necessary PPE to protect both our 2018, Angela became Operations employee base and our clientele. Manager, overseeing the compa- In doing so, we have been able ny's charter and medevac services. to help protect the health and safety of our communities. What does a typical day look like as Operations What do you enjoy most Manager for Alkan Air? about your role? My workday typically starts at I really enjoy the multi-tasking 7:00 a.m. when I discuss with the and problem solving. I wanted flight follower (who supports the a job that would allow me to « Alkan Air’s Operations company’s aircraft movements, travel and originally thought Manager Angela Kiriak weather reporting, and communica- about being a flight attendant has been flying since tions) what crew are available for or travel agent. Then I realized she was 18 years old. Alkan’s air ambulance (medevac) I could just learn to fly. So, I did. service and what aircraft are ser- viceable for the day. I check the What advice do you have for weather for scheduled charter Yukoners wanting to enter flights, and the company also the aviation industry? has Transport Canada-regulated I suggest being flexible with the questions we ask all our clients. path you take to achieve your goals. I also discuss freight loads with You will look back on all your career the company’s ramp attendants experiences and be thankful you for that day’s charters, check my had the opportunity for learning. emails and even drive the company’s shuttle van to pick up charter In addition to Alkan Air’s charter passengers or run the forklift to and air ambulance services, the help the ramp crew as required. company established the Alkan Air At around 3:00 p.m. I plan the Flight Academy and with Yukon crew scheduling for the follow- University, created and delivers ing day’s charters and by end of a two-year Aviation Manage- day have ensured the flight fol- ment Diploma program. A lower has a plan for our medevac crew throughout that night.

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Heather Burrell, a senior geologist and partner with Photo: archbould.com independent geological consulting firm Archer, Cathro » A peak into Archer Cathro’s core shack during their SERVICING NORTHERN AND WESTERN CANADA 2020 Yukon exploration field season as Arina Kho, & Associates (1981) Limited (Archer Cathro), which has Geotech, prepares sample bags for shipment. NWT - 867.873.5263 Yukon - 867.393.4373 Alberta - 780.452.7779 operated in the Yukon since 1965, says, “I think it’s important to recognize that many Yukon individuals and businesses benefit from exploration and mining work in One the many additional operational challenges of con- the territory.” ducting exploration projects during the pandemic con- In order to demonstrate this, she has shared a budget tinues to be securing crew and contractors and retaining for one of her company’s 2020 field season exploration them. projects, which outlines how Archer Cathro spent over As such, last year’s program had to use a non-Yukon $2 million right here in the Yukon in just three months. drilling company. “All of these totals are for invoices and payroll that was “It was an outside drill contractor, so that’s why there paid to Yukon workers and companies,” Burrell explains. isn’t a big dollar value given for drilling,” continues Burrell. “Many of our hires are local and that’s really important to “You could add $1 million to the Yukon-based expendi- us. In addition, the local, service and supply companies tures if we had successfully secured a local driller.” are big winners in terms of dollars spent in the territory Also of particular note is the $80,000 on groceries to support mineral exploration programs.” alone and Archer Cathro’s long-time relationship with one of its suppliers. The Riverdale Super A, a Whitehorse-based, family- owned and operated grocery store, tragically had its roof collapse in the spring of 2021 due to record snowfall. THE BUDGET WAS AS FOLLOWS: Bell 206B Thankfully while no one was injured, the collapse forced Bell 206L4 the retail side of the business to close indefinitely. Construction Materials $44,910.36 Bell 204C Manufacturing $119,357.73 “We were one of the first calls the owners made after Bell 407 Groceries $83,377.32 ensuring the safety of their staff and securing the build- HU500D Aviation $16,267.00 ing,” muses Burrell. “They said not to worry, they would MD520N Analytical $246,076.05 still supply our groceries for the upcoming season and Local Contractors $236,265.00 were grateful for our business. That’s one of the things Fuel Suppliers $177,405.66 about this industry and community that I like so much. Local Employee Wages $733,679.10 We are here to support each other.” Office Supplies $1,921.00 By the time this article is published, Archer Cathro will Local Industrial Services $348,618.74 be in the field for another season, supporting—and with info@ﬁreweedhelicopters.ca A TOTAL $2,007,877.96 the support of—Yukoners.

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crew and wildlife safe n light of the pandemic and like so many The result was an innovative and inter- Iorganizations and companies facing active virtual conference, complete with similar scenarios, the Yukon Chamber Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum favou- of Mines staff, Board of Directors, and rites, including corporate presentations,

© 2019 Days Inn. All rights reserved. All hotels independently owned and operated event organizers faced a gut-wrenching technical talks, a trade show, and poster except certain hotels managed by a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. decision over the fate of November and core-shack sessions. New was the 2020’s Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum inclusion of a 1-on-1 meeting platform, & Trade Show: whether to proceed or through which delegates were able to not when event attendees could not schedule a host of meetings via video come together in person conferencing on their devices or desk- The very culture of the event through- tops, and live coverage and physically- out its 48 years centres on gathering, distanced interviews through the popu- sharing success stories and best prac- lar Geoscience Broadcast Centre. tices, and the annual event is a highlight “On behalf of the Board of Directors for attendees after traditionally busy and staff, I’d like to thank all of our part- summer and fall field seasons. ners, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, Be bear aware and “We decided after much discussion and organizers, and of course all the install proper electric fencing and deliberation over the summer and delegates, for making this new virtual fall to move forward with an adapted approach such a success,” adds Peart. For more information event in order to continue to support

Call: 867-667-8005 our dynamic membership and ‘come All 2020 Yukon Annual Geoscience Photos: Alistair Maitland Photography Maitland Alistair Photos: Email: [email protected] together’ as COVID-19 protocols would Forum & Trade Show materials and Download guide: yukon.ca/reducing-wildlife-conflict-electric- allow to help advance the interests of presentations are available to event fencing-beginners-guide all those involved and invested in the delegates and Yukon Chamber of Yukon’s mining industry,” says Ed Peart, Mines members at yukonminers.ca. A Yukon.ca Yukon Chamber of Mines President.

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ndeniably, more than any other private-sector Uindustry in the territory, the Yukon’s mineral MEANINGFUL development, exploration, and associated service and supply companies have prioritized building OPERATIONS and maintaining respectful, strong, and trusting Through Respectful and partnerships with the communities within which their projects and clientele operate. Trusting Partnerships Yukon companies have demonstrated, through past and ongoing agreements, their commitment to continue to improving on how they engage with and do business with First Nations governments. Yukon companies are global industry leaders in finding new and innovative ways to ensure benefits to communities are both tangible and measured. These agreements provide social and economic benefits and opportunities right here at home— where Yukoners live and work and raise their families—throughout, and beyond, the life of a project. Such partnerships allow the industry to support community-led programs throughout the territory and include training, literacy, and educational opportunities that result in being able to employ Yukoners, and Yukon First Nations in particular, in rewarding careers. One such agreement established in 2019, between Yukon company ALX Exploration and Mining Supplies (ALX) and Selkirk First Nation’s development corporation, focuses on ensuring benefits and opportunities stemming from the Minto » Top: ALX Exploration and Mining Supplies’ yard in Whitehorse. Left: Alan Lebedoff, Mine, located on the First Nation’s Category A Founder and President of the Yukon company ALX Exploration and Mining Supplies, at Alexco Resource Corp.’s historic Keno Hill Silver District.

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"As a local supplier, our profits “Supplying a project like the Minto Mine, through our agreement with the Selkirk First stay right here in the Yukon Nation Development Corporation, has allowed focused on things like these ALX to expand our product offerings and sup- agreements, which benefit our port community-led initaitives important to the First Nation,” adds Lebedoff. "This has created Full-service hotel in territory and First Nations citizens." more local demand and allowed us to build more local capacity and give Yukoners more steady downtown Whitehorse Settlement Lands, remain in the community and work and opportunity year-round—outside of in the territory. the traditional exploration season from May to “These agreements, like the one ALX has with October.” the Selkirk First Nation Development Corpora- Since 2006, ALX has grown to become a full- tion, are so important as they provide additional range supplier to the exploration and mining resources for us to partner with Yukon First industry throughout Canada’s northwest. Welding | Industrial & Trailer Supplies Nations across the territory,” says ALX Founder “As a Yukon company with Yukon employees, Hydraulic Cylinders | Oxygen • Standard, Business rooms available and President Alan Lebedoff. “The ability to our agreement with the Selkirk First Nation Acetylene & Other Gases Machining • Fireplace Suites invest in initiatives, and partner with Yukon First Development Corporation opens additional • Meeting rooms and Nations, to have a direct and positive impact on avenues for the First Nation to benefit from the Complete Welding | Machining conference centre Yukon communities and residents allows ALX to Yukon mining industry through our company’s Hydraulics Cylinders | Trailer Parts & Repairs • Crew / Group rates available help showcase the benefits that come from a commitment to the territory,” continues Leb- • Restaurant and Pub/lounge on-site strong exploration and mining industry.” edoff. “As a local supplier, our profits stay right FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. • Free Airport Shuttle Interestingly, the Minto Mine was ALX’s very here in the Yukon focused on things like these SERVING THE YUKON AND BEYOND, SINCE 1944 • Free WiFi first customer way back in December 2005, when agreements, which benefit our territory and First • Complimentary Coffee the mining company placed an order for 2,500 Nations citizens.” 4269-4th Ave., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K5 Ph: 867-667-7606 Fax: 867-667-7605 core boxes from Lebedoff, who at the time was ALX looks forward to what creative and impact- [email protected] Let us help you with your next meeting, conference, or stay in Whitehorse fondly referred to as the “Core Box Kid” for his ful initiatives and benefits future partnerships 201 Wood Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E4 entrepreneurial vision, work ethic, and fortitude will bring to Yukon First Nations, the territory’s jacobsindustries.ca 1-867-393-9700 | [email protected] | sternwheelerhotel.ca establishing ALX while still in his teens. mining industry, and the entire Yukon. A

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ince the COVID-19 pandemic first affected the territory in March 2020, Victo- Sria Gold, owner and operator of the Eagle Gold Mine, has met or exceeded the guidelines and recommendations as outlined by the Yukon government and Chief Medical Officer of Health. Strict pandemic mitigations have served to uphold the health and safety of the company’s employees and embedded contractors, as well as that of residents and communities. The Victoria Gold team continues to follow rigorous COVID-19 protocols at the mine and company-wide. For example, Victoria Gold follows a Yukon government-approved alternate isolation plan for the transportation of employees and at site. This strategy includes separating Yukon employees from those from outside the territory when in transit between Whitehorse and the mine. Once at site, employees and contractors have their meals, reside, and recreate in separate camp dormitories according to their place of residence. Masks are worn and physical distancing is implemented. Non-emergency access in and out of site is prohibited during the mandatory 14-day isolation period. The Eagle Gold Mine also has primary-care paramedics on-site and added registered nurses to the company’s staffing roster. In addition to any medical issues that may occur, the nurses also proactively implement various health initiatives, including, but not limited to, blood-pressure clinics, flu vaccinations, and women’s health. “Victoria Gold is committed to the health and safety of our workforce at the For Sales or Service - 867.668.4436 Eagle Gold Mine and to our neighbouring communities,” says Victoria Gold Corp President and CEO John McConnell. This spring, Victoria Gold was offered the opportunity by the Yukon govern- Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm ment to have its employees and embedded contractors vaccinated for COVID- 19 at site. Throughout March and April 2021, the first dose was administered Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm with the second dose provided in May. Adds McConnell, “Our entire team greatly appreciates the support of the Whitehorse, YT Yukon government as we work together to help protect Yukoners, while maintaining successful operations and our company’s contributions to the territory’s economy and important social initiatives. A WWW.YUKONNISSAN.COM

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his year marks the 125th Anniversary of gold’s dis- connect the discovery of gold in the Klondike to her, Tcovery in the Klondike by Shaw Tláa (Kate Carmack) while encouraging, empowering, educating, and elevat- and the Klondike Discoverers. Yukon Women in Mining ing all women in mining. (YukonWIM) is honouring the past, as the organiza- “We were extremely proud to help Yukoners, and all tion celebrates today’s modern mining industry, with a Canadians, recognize Kate Carmack and her integral host of engaging community-wide events and activities role in Klondike’s gold discovery,” says Turner. “Kate may throughout 2021. well have been the original discoverer; however, women Founded in 2012 by Anne Turner, who is also Yukon- could not register a claim at that time and, as a result, WIM President, the not-for-profit organization and its over a century passed without due acknowledgement of volunteer board of directors work to cultivate and com- her contribution.” municate diversity, inclusion, and respect within the ter- The Yukon would undeniably be a very different place ritory’s mineral sector and highlight the wide-ranging today without Kate and her role in what became the opportunities which exist for women in it. largest gold rush in Canadian history and a pillar of the For example, Turner supported the Yukon Chamber territory’s socio-economic identity. of Mines and industry partners to induct Kate Carmack, “YukonWIM is committed to recognizing the untold and acknowledge her role alongside the Klondike Dis- contributions of all the women who have paved the way coverers in 1896, in Canada’s Mining Hall of Fame (Janu- in our industry and, in doing so, support all those who ary 2019). The male discoverers, who until that time were have followed and seek to follow in order to continue historically credited—George Carmack, Robert Hender- building a strong, diverse, and inclusive mineral sector son, Skookum Jim Mason, and Dawson Charlie—had here in the territory,” adds Turner. been inducted two decades earlier. That recognition however, omitted Kate. Yukoners can learn more about Kate Carmack, and all YukonWIM continues dedicating efforts to keep- that Yukon Women in Mining works for and achieves ing Kate’s story alive and helping Yukoners continually at yukonwim.ca. A

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[email protected] Alptech Avalanche Services Underhill Geomatics Ltd. 34A Laberge Rd. www.yfncc.ca 390 Moraine Dr. Canadian Northern Economic 4081 4th Ave. KBL Environmental Ltd. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5Y9 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0E3 Development Agency Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H3 PO Box 119, 91972 Alaska Hwy. (p) 867.668.7672 Yukon Geological Survey (p) 867.335.9925 Suite 40–300 Main St. (p) 867.668.2048 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5X9 (f) 867.393.3577 102–300 Main St. and [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B5 (f) 867.668.4456 (p) 867.393.4373 [email protected] 230–91807 Alaska Hwy. www.alptech.ca (p) 867.667.3263 [email protected] [email protected] www.aurorageosciences.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B5 (f) 867.667.3945 www.underhill.ca www.kblenv.com >>> www.cannor.gc.ca (p) 867.455.2808 AMC Mining Consultants (Canada) Ltd. (f) 867.667.3198 ENVIRONMENTAL Key-May Industries Ltd. Suite 202–200 Granville St. The Mining Association of Canada [email protected] PO Box 3329 AVOID AIRCRAFT Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4 Suite 1100–275 Slater St. www.yukon.ca/en/ BluMetric Environmental Inc Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T3 (p) 604.669.0044 DISTURBANCE Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9 science-and-natural-resources/geology 202B Strickland St. (p) 780.417.1955 [email protected] OF WILDLIFE (p) 613.233.9392 ext. 316 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J8 (f) 780.417.1104 www.amcconsultants.com (f) 613.233.8897 Yukon Government – Energy, (p) 867.689.8465 [email protected] www.mining.ca Mines, & Resources Associated Engineering [email protected] www.keymay.com Do your part to maintain PO Box 2703 www.blumetric.ca Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Suite 301–4109 4th Ave. healthy wildlife Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. Suite 101–302 Steele St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H6 populations in Yukon. (p) 867.633.7952 Core Geoscience Services Inc. 6131 6th Ave. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C5 (p) 867.456.2711 (f) 867.456.3899 11 Dolly Varden Dr. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1N2 (p) 867.667.7545 (f) 604.291.6163 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6A1 (p) 867.689.8957 (f) 867.667.4507 [email protected] www.miningyukon.com (p) 867.334.8864 [email protected] [email protected] www.ae.ca [email protected] www.slrconsulting.com www.whitehorsechamber.ca Yukon Mining Alliance CAP Engineering www.coregeo.ca Suite 201–106 Strickland St. • Whenever possible, fly well Yukon Carpenters & Scaffolders Suite 105–2131 2nd Ave. SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J5 above or below wildlife Whitehorse – Local 2499 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C3 Ecofor Consulting Ltd. 22nd Floor, Oceanic Plaza [email protected] • Plan your route to avoid Suite 104–106 Strickland St. (p) 867.668.6599 7209 B 7th Ave. 1066 West Hastings St. www.investyukon.ca key wildlife areas during Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J5 (f) 867.668.7599 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2V3 Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2 @InvestYukon sensitive times of the year (p) 867.689.0060 [email protected] (p) 250.960.1155 (p) 604.681.4196 www.capms.ca (f) 778.415.3635 [email protected] • Combine jobs to minimize Yukon Chamber of Commerce Yukon Prospectors Association [email protected] www.srk.com flying time Suite B–3151 3rd Ave. TC Richards Building, 2nd Floor Challenger Geomatics Ltd. www.ecofor.ca • Familiarize yourself with 302 Steele St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G1 302 Jarvis St. Stantec Consulting Ltd. Yukon guidelines for flying Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C5 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H2 Suite 202–107 Main St. around wildlife (p) 867.667.2000 www.yukonprospectors.ca (p) 867.668.6940 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A7 (f) 867.667.2001 (f) 867.668.6950 (p) 867.633.2400 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For more information go to www.yukonchamber.com www.challengergeomatics.com www.stantec.com Yukon.ca/flying-caribou-country

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GroundTrax Environ- Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. Newmont Coffee Whitehorse Gold Corp. MINING SERVICES DRILLING SUPPLIERS mental Services Inc. Suite 200, 44–12th Ave. S Suite 201–166 Titanium Way Suite 1750–1066 West Hastings St. AND CONTRACTORS PO Box 10180 Cranbrook, BC V1C 2R7 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G1 Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1 ALX Exploration Services Inc. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 7A1 (p) 250.426.0749 (p) 647.923.5481 (p) 604.336.5919 COMMUNICATIONS 33 Levich Dr. (p) 867.667.2515 (f) 250.426.6899 [email protected] (f) 604.669.9387 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8 (f) 867.660.4247 [email protected] www.newmont.com [email protected] (p) 867.668.6096 CSR Management Inc. [email protected] www.eagleplains.com www.whitehorsegold.ca [email protected] Community Strategy Resources Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. www.alx.ca McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. Suite 3001–130 Adelaide St. West HARDROCK MINING 96 Don Valley Pkwy. Sunnyside, MB R5R 0C9 Suite 200–858 Beatty St. 1238–200 Granville St. Toronto, ON M5H 3P5 Career Industries Ltd. (p) 240.336.0643 Vancouver, BC V6B 1C1 Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4 (p) 416.304.9316 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. 1148 Front St. [email protected] (p) 604.683.8521 (p) 604.688.9806 (f) 416.583.2438 Suite 400–145 King St. E Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A6 www.cyrdrilling.com [email protected] (f) 604.688.0235 [email protected] Toronto, ON M5C 2Y7 (p) 867.668.4421 www.mcelhanney.com [email protected] www.nickelcreekplatinum.com (p) 416.947.1212 [email protected] Hardrock Diamond Drilling Ltd. www.equityexploration.com (f) 416.367.4681 www.ccva.ca Seabridge Gold (Yukon) Inc. [email protected] 5 Lorne Rd. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S7 MINERAL COMPANIES Goldbank Mining Corp. 1330 Main St., PO Box 2536 www.agnicoeagle.com Extreme Products & Drilling (p) 867.393.2523 Suite 702–889 West Pender St. Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Mercer Contracting-Distributor Alexco Resource Corp. [email protected] Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2 (p) 250.847.4704 12 Boulder Rd. EXPLORATION Suite 3–151 Industrial Rd. www.hardrockdrilling.ca (p) 604.683.3288 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2V3 Alianza Minerals Ltd. [email protected] www.seabridgegold.com (p) 867.393.3648 (p) 867.633.4881 Kluane Drilling Ltd. Suite 410–325 Howe St. www.goldbankmining.com [email protected] (f) 867.633.4882 14 MacDonald Rd. Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7 Sitka Gold Corp. www.mercercontracting.com [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4L2 (p) 604.687.3520 GroundTruth Exploration Inc. 1500–409 Granville St. www.alexcoresource.com (p) 867.633.4800 (f) 888.889.4874 PO Box 70, 695 Church St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Fordia Powered by Epiroc [email protected] [email protected] Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 (p) 604.979.0509 Suite 103–19050 25th Ave. Casino Mining Corp. www.kluanedrilling.ca www.alianzaminerals.com (p) 867.993.5612 – field office [email protected] Suite 1200–1166 Alberni St. Surrey, BC V3Z 3V2 (p) 867.993.2499 – administration www.sitkagoldcorp.com (p) 604.538.5050 Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3 NewAge Drilling Solutions ATAC Resources Ltd. [email protected] (f) 604.538.5056 (p) 604.684.9497 178 Talus Dr. Suite 1500–409 Granville St. www.groundtruthexploration.com Snowline Gold Corp. [email protected] [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0E3 Vancouver, BC V6B 1T2 200–550 Denman St. www.fordia.com www.casinomining.com (p) 867.333.0078 (p) 604.687.2522 Klondike Gold Corp. Vancouver, BC V6G 3H1 www.newagedrilling.ca [email protected] Suite 2833–595 Burrard St. (p) 867.336.5821 Minto Explorations Ltd. Talik Industrial Services Inc. www.atacresources.com Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1 [email protected] 61 Wasson Pl. Suite 102–17910 55th Ave. (p) 604.559.4440 www.snowlinegold.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0H3 Surrey, BC V3S 6C8 Blende Silver Corp. [email protected] (p) 604.759.0860 (p) 604.575.4023 Suite 804–750 West Pender St. www.klondikegoldcorp.com Strategic Metals Ltd. (f) 867.292.0703 (f) 604.575.4025 1016–510 West Hastings St. [email protected] [email protected] Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7 Kreft Exploration Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8 www.mintomine.com www.talikindustrial.com (p) 604.682.2928 1 Locust Pl. (f) 604.685.6905 (p) 604.687.2522 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G9 (f) 604.688.2578 [email protected] (p) 867.668.7965 www.blendesilver.com [email protected] [email protected] www.strategicmetalsltd.com BMC Minerals Ltd. Mayo Lake Minerals Inc. Suite 750–789 West Pender St. PO Box 158 Triumph Gold Corp. Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2 Carp, ON K0A 1L0 Suite 1100–1111 Melville St. (p) 778.379 9262 ext. 101 (p) 613.836.2594 Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6 (f) 778.379.9263 (f) 613.836.8681 (p) 604.893.8757 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.bmcminerals.com www.mayolakeminerals.com www.triumphgoldcorp.com

Coureur Des Bois Ltd. Metallic Minerals Corp. White Gold Corp. 3 Ryder Pl. 434–108 Elliott St. Computershare Investor Services Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T5 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4 100 University Ave., 8th Floor (p) 867.668.2593 (p) 604.629.7800 ext. 1 Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1 (f) 867.668.2592 [email protected] (p) 800.564.6253 [email protected] www.metallic-minerals.com www.whitegoldcorp.ca

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Energy Procurement, Duncan’s Ltd. EXPEDITING EDUCATION/MINE TRAINING Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Ltd. Northern Vision Development LP Engineering, & Construction 106 Copper Rd. 9050 Shaughnessy St. Suite 209–212 Main St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2Z6 Great River Aviation Ltd. Centre for Northern Innovation Vancouver, BC V6P 6E5 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B1 ATCO Infrastructure Services (p) 867.667.6613 ext. 2 38 Tutshi Rd. in Mining at Yukon University (p) 604.253.3158 (p) 867.668.7886 5302 Forand St. SW (f) 867.668.4502 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3R5 PO Box 2799, 500 University Dr. (f) 604.253.1716 (f) 867.393.2956 Calgary, AB T3E 8B4 [email protected] (p) 867.393.4359 – Whitehorse Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4 [email protected] [email protected] (p) 403.968.5236 www.duncansltd.ca (p) 867.993.4359 – Dawson City (p) 867.456.8545 www.bvna.com www.nvdlp.com www.atco.com/infrastructure-services [email protected] (f) 867.668.2944 Finning Canada Ltd. www.greatriverair.com [email protected] Bureau Veritas Commodi- Sternwheeler Hotel and Castle Power Line Contractors 143 Industrial Rd., Unit C www.yukonu.ca ties Canada Ltd. Conference Centre 89B McFadden Way Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2V2 Mercer Contracting 77 Collins Lane, Lot #53 201 Wood St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8 (p) 867.668.4800 12 Boulder Rd. Nordique Fire Protection Inc. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E4 (p) 867.667.6937 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 1410 Centennial St. (p) 867.393.4725 (p) 867.393.9700 [email protected] www.finning.ca (p) 867.393.3648 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3Z3 [email protected] (f) 867.668.2789 www.castlepower.ca [email protected] (p) 867.689.0858 www.bvna.com [email protected] General Refining Corp. www.mercercontracting.com [email protected] www.sternwheelerhotel.ca Eavor Yukon Inc. Suite 6–979 2nd Ave. www.nordiquefire.ca SGS Minerals Services 223–108 Elliott St. PO Box 627 Small's Expediting 3260 Production Way EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, & SUPPLIERS Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4 Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 Suite 2–25 Pilgrim Pl. Yukon Learn Society Burnaby, BC V5A 4W4 (p) 403.870.1524 (p) 867.993.5093 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 Suite 201–309 Strickland St. (p) 604.638.2349 ALX Exploration Services Inc. [email protected] (f) 867.993.5094 (p) 867.668.4291 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J9 (f) 604.444.5486 33 Levich Dr. www.eavor.com [email protected] (f) 867.668.4475 (p) 867.668.6280 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8 www.generalrefining.com [email protected] (f) 867.633.4576 www.sgs.ca/en/mining (p) 867.668.6096 MGRID Energy Inc. www.smallsyukon.ca [email protected] [email protected] PO Box 30115 Icefield Tools Corp. www.yukonlearn.com SERVICE GROUPS www.alx.ca Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5M2 Suite 300–116 Galena Rd. FIRST AID/SAFETY (p) 250.661.9283 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2W6 LABORATORIES ACCOMMODATIONS APEX Mechanical Contracting Ltd. (p) 867.633.4264 www.mgrid.ca Hummingbird Mobile Health 38 Evelyn Ave. (f) 867.633.4217 Suite 228–108 Elliott St. ALS Group Eldorado Hotel Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S5 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4 78 Mount Sima Rd. PO Box 338, 902 Third Ave. (p) 867.689.2440 EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, & SUPPLIERS www.icefieldtools.com (p) 867.689.6050 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A8 Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 [email protected] [email protected] (p) 867.633.4746 (p) 867.993.5451 Klondike Crane Inspection Ltd. Atlantic Industries Ltd. www.hummingbirdmobilehealth.com (f) 867.633.4748 (f) 867.993.5256 Avalanche Safety Services 10616 169 St. 4155 Crozier Rd. [email protected] www.eldoradohotel.ca 4 Adit Lane Edmonton, AB T5P 3X6 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6 MBS Yukon www.alsglobal.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0B7 (p) 780.454.1811 (p) 250.306.5349 3 Gibbons Pl. (p) 867.334.7669 (f) 780.447.1690 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT [email protected] [email protected] www.ail.ca www.mbsyukon.com www.snowshoot.ca www.klondikecrane.com >>> Cementation Canada Inc. – Mine Northern Safety Network Yukon Mercer Contracting Engineering, Design & Construction 478 Range Rd. 12 Boulder Rd. Suite 301–700 West Pender St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3A2 YUKON PROUD Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8 (p) 867.633.6673 Yukon Owned and Community Focused (p) 867.393.3648 (p) 604.669.8444 [email protected] (f) 604.669.8434 [email protected] Castle Rock Enterprises has the knowledge, experience and commitment to the www.yukonsafety.com community that only comes from living and working here in the Yukon. Based in [email protected] www.mercercontracting.com Whitehorse, our experienced team is committed to excellence in everything we do, www.cementation.com for every customer, big or small. SMS Equipment Tundra Medical Resources 100–303 Strickland St. Cobalt Construction Inc. 19520 Telegraph Trail Surrey, BC V4N 4H1 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J9 Mile 92340 Alaska Hwy. (p) 867.667.7300 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0J9 (p) 604.888.9700 www.smsequipment.com [email protected] (p) 867.668.3004 www.tundramed.ca (f) 867.667.4620 867.668.6188 | castlerockent.com [email protected] Tintina Trenching Inc. www.cobaltconstruction.ca PO Box 208, 108 Elliott St. Complete Site Preparation • Clearing, Wood Processing/Grinding, Grubbing & Stripping • Detailed Foundation Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4 Excavation, Backfill • Earth Moving • Underground Utilities Installations • Complete Design Build Subdivision (p) 867.668.2765 Development • Full Supplier of Sand, Gravel, Rock & Topsoil • Trucking, Gravel & Heavy Equipment Hauling [email protected] Mining Construction • Land Remediation • Permitted Land Treatment Facility • Demolition • Snow Removal

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Builders Supplyland Mercer Contracting FOOD & CAMP SERVICES Alkan Air Ltd. Tintina Air Inc. Cryopeak LNG Solutions 414 Baxter St. 12 Boulder Rd. 105 Lodestar Lane 1 Condor Rd. 1263–13351 Commerce Pkwy. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2T5 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 G-P Distributing Inc. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 Richmond, BC V6V 2X7 (p) 867.668.6068 (p) 867.393.3648 Wholesale Food Distribution (p) 867.668.2107 – wheel (p) 867.332.8468 (p) 604.278.4430 (f) 867.668.6052 [email protected] 29 MacDonald Rd. (p) 867.996.2454 – float [email protected] (f) 604.324.4432 www.mercercontracting.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4L1 [email protected] www.tintinaair.com [email protected] Castle Rock Enterprises (p) 867.667.4500 [email protected] www.cryopeak.com 20 Laberge Rd. Nexgen Mechanical Solutions (f) 867.667.4501 www.alkanair.com TRK Helicopters (BC) Ltd. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5Y8 44 and 50 MacDonald Rd. orders.foodservice@g- 217 Alsek Rd. Dall Contracting Ltd. (p) 867.668.6188 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4L2 pdistributing.com Canadian Helicopters Ltd. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4R3 110 Galena Rd. [email protected] (p) 867.633.2907 www.g-pdistributing.com 15 Griffon Rd. (p) 867.456.7671 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2W6 www.castlerockent.com (f) 867.633.6414 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 [email protected] (p) 867.667.2468 admin@nexgenmechani- Northland Beverages Ltd. (p) 867.633.4354 www.trkgroup.ca (f) 867.667.6704 Hurlburt Enterprises Inc. calsolutions.com 115 Copper Rd. [email protected] [email protected] 11 Burns Rd. www.truckpro.ca/en/truck-services- Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2Z7 www.canadianhelicopters.com FREIGHT www.dallcontracting.ca Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4Z3 centres/whitehorse.html (p) 867.667.2602 (p) 867.633.5192 [email protected] Capital Helicopters (1995) Inc. Air North, Yukon’s Airline Ferus Natural Gas Fuels (f) 867.633.6222 Office Supply Centre (2019) Ltd. www.yukonpepsi.ca Suite 3–25 Pilgrim Pl. 150 Condor Rd. Suite 1800, 300–5th Ave. SW [email protected] 103 Elliott St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6 Calgary, AB T2P 3C4 www.heiyukon.ca Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1Z9 Sodexo Canada (p) 867.668.6200 (p) 867.668.2228 ext. 1 (p) 587.327.8962 – Main (p) 867.633.7575 Unit 1–2 4001A 19th St. NE [email protected] (p) 800.661.0407 ext. 1 (p) 587.327.8977 – Sales Imdex Ltd. (f) 867.633.7576 Calgary, AB T2E 6X8 www.capitalhelicopters.com (f) 867.668.6224 [email protected] Suite 510–70C Mountjoy St. N [email protected] (p) 403.909.2352 [email protected] www.ferusngf.com Timmins, ON P4N 4V7 www.officesupplycentre.ca [email protected] Great River Aviation Ltd. www.flyairnorth.com (p) 705.235.2169 www.sodexco.com 38 Tutshi Rd. North 60 Petro Ltd. (f) 705.235.2165 Pelly Construction Ltd. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3R5 Alaska Marine Lines/Canadian 146 Industrial Rd. Lynden Transport [email protected] 111 Industrial Rd. Summit Camps (p) 867.393.4359 – Whitehorse Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2V1 9 Lindeman Rd. www.imdexlimited.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2T7 PO Box 3201, 4092 Railway Ave. (p) 867.993.4359 – Dawson City (p) 867.633.8820 – Whitehorse Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5Y5 (p) 867.667.6161 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 [email protected] (p) 867.993.5431 – Dawson City (p) 867.668.3198 Inkspirationz Graphix & (f) 867.667.4194 (p) 250.847.2700 www.greatriverair.com [email protected] (f) 867.668.3196 Arctic Star Printing [email protected] (f) 250.847.2702 www.north60petro.com [email protected] 120 Platinum Rd. www.pelly.net [email protected] Fireweed Helicopters Ltd. www.lynden.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6A9 www.summitcamps.ca 60 Lodestar Lane Superior Propane Whitehorse (p) 867.668.2114 Yukon Energy Corp. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6 106 Galena Rd. Mercer Contracting [email protected] PO Box 5920 (p) 867.668.5888 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2W6 Yukon Spring Inc. 12 Boulder Rd. www.digitalink.ca Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6S7 (f) 867.668.5110 (p) 867.668.7444 92281 Alaska Hwy. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S8 (p) 867.393.5300 [email protected] (f) 867.668.4946 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4K9 (p) 867.393.3648 Kilrich Industries [email protected] www.fireweedhelicopters.ca [email protected] (p) 867.633.3877 [email protected] 30 Denver Rd. www.yukonenergy.ca www.superiorpropane.com [email protected] www.mercercontracting.com Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5S7 www.ykspring.com Horizon Helicopters Ltd. (p) 867.668.5958 FINANCIAL/LEGAL 20 Electra Cres. FUEL RENTALS [email protected] TRANSPORTATION Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 www.kilrich.ca Austring, Fendrick, & Fairman (p) 867.633.6044 AFD Petroleum Ltd. Driving Force 3081 Third Ave. AIR (f) 867.633.6045 13 MacDonald Rd. 213 Range Rd. Klondike Business Solutions Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4Z7 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4L2 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3E5 212 Black St. (p) 867.668.4405 Air North, Yukon’s Airline www.horizonhelicopters.ca (p) 867.667.6211 (p) 867.668.2137 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 (f) 867.668.3710 150 Condor Rd. (f) 867.457.0076 [email protected] (p) 867.456.3380 [email protected] Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M7 Nomad Air [email protected] www.drivingforce.ca [email protected] www.lawyukon.com (p) 867.668.2228 ext. 1 1 De Havilland Beaver Pl. www.afdpetroleum.com www.klondikebusiness.ca (p) 800.661.0407 ext. 1 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0M3 (f) 867.393.4601 (p) 867.456.4500 Air North, Yukon’s Airline MacPherson Rentals/Bobcat/Doosan [email protected] [email protected] 150 Condor Rd. 117 Copper Rd. www.flyairnorth.com www.nomadair.ca Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2Z7 (p) 867.668.2228 ext. 1 (p) 867.633.4426 (p) 800.661.0407 ext. 1 (f) 867.456.2708 (f) 867.393.4601 [email protected] [email protected] www.macphersonrentals.com www.flyairnorth.com

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How are the residents also miss the access to the and businesses of Skag- South Klondike Highway that way faring through the allows us to travel to interior COVID-19 pandemic? Alaska, Atlin, and Dawson It’s not been easy, but we and even the Lower 48. are using our resources Andrew Cremata, Mayor of the Borough of Skagway, Alaska wisely. It will take some Moving forward, how do time to ascertain the overall you think we could work damage from the pandemic better together across as businesses are hurting. our respective jurisdic- Especially those entirely tions to the benefit of NEIGHBOURS IN NEED dependent on Skagway’s Skagway and the Yukon? Q&A with Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata cruise ship traffic. Communication is key. I also think a partnership of The Yukon relies upon, some sort is in the interests For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has and greatly appreciates, of both our jurisdictions. affected lives and livelihoods around the world tidewater access to the and continues to be acutely felt a mere 180 km Yukon granted through Can you describe a from Whitehorse, down the South Klondike High- Skagway. What can the “perfect day” when way, in Skagway, Alaska. The town of approximately Yukon better do to sup- visiting the Yukon? port commercial diversity For me, it’s waking up in my 1,000 permanent residents relies in large part on at the Port of Skagway? tent, starting a fire, fishing the 1.5 million cruise ship passengers and crew Advocate for it with the along the shore or in my who visit the charming and stunningly scenic State of Alaska. Skagway canoe in of the Yukon’s port town each summer. needs a dedicated industrial lakes, catching some lake Of those total passengers, 80,000 travel to the facility/dock to facilitate the trout or pike and cooking Yukon each year, totalling approximately 16 per needs of Yukon industry. them back at camp, hiking cent of the territory’s visitation numbers, accor- We’ve been fighting for this a mountain trail in the ding to the Yukon government. for two years. Any help we afternoon, and drinking a This past February, Transport Canada announced can get is appreciated. few beers by a campfire it was extending its ban on cruise ships entering as the sun goes down. All Canadian ports until February 28, 2022, which What are you missing most while spending time with will further harm the Alaskan cruise industry and about Yukoners visiting my wife, friends, and dog. Skagway businesses. This ban stems from U.S. Skagway and vice versa? maritime regulations, which stipulate that all We miss the independent What should we tell south- foreign and U.S. cruise vessels traveling between tourism traffic and comrad- erners about why they two U.S. ports must make an immediate stop in ery that Yukoners provide. I should visit the North? a foreign country—in this case, Canada. Skagway have numerous friends in the It’s the real frontier. There also serves as a vital link to tidewater for Yukon Yukon, and it’s always a plea- are endless opportunities to sure to see them come to connect with nature, recre- commerce and industry. Skagway. Most Skagwegians ate, and meet some of the Although an international border separates our miss going to Whitehorse most rugged, independent two jurisdictions, Skagway is beloved by Yukoners. to shop and for the many people on the planet. If you The Yukon Chamber of Mines had the opportunity outdoor recreation oppor- love the outdoors, where to check in with Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata tunities, including camping, else would you rather be? A about how he and his community are holding up. fishing, and biking. We

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