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By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News A former White River First Nation council member is seeking the nomination to run for the Yukon NDP in the upcoming territorial election for the district of Kluane. John VanderMeer\u2019s intention to run for election was announced by the Yukon NDP on Aug. 7 via press release. VanderMeer is a citizen of White River First Nation, and the president of the First Nation\u2019s development corporation Copper Niis\u00fc\u00fc Limited Partnership. The Partnership recently launched a solar power installation in Beaver Creek, allowing the community to shift from diesel to renewable sources for its electricity. VanderMeer also sits on the Yukon Police Council, per the release. According to the Council\u2019s webpage, the Council liaises between Yukoners, the territorial justice department, and the Yukon… <\/p>\n

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By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News A former White River First Nation council member is seeking the nomination to run for the Yukon NDP in the upcoming territorial election for the district of Kluane. John VanderMeer\u2019s intention to run for election was announced by the Yukon NDP on Aug. 7 via press release. VanderMeer is a citizen of White River First Nation, and the president of the First Nation\u2019s development corporation Copper Niis\u00fc\u00fc Limited Partnership. The Partnership recently launched a solar power installation in Beaver Creek, allowing the community to shift from diesel to renewable sources for its electricity. VanderMeer also sits on the Yukon Police Council, per the release. According to the Council\u2019s webpage, the Council liaises between Yukoners, the territorial justice department, and the Yukon... <\/p>\n

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