WHITEHORSE, YUKON TERRITORY - (Marketwire - July 23, 2008) - It might be the most physically demanding portion of the route, but that isn't deterring an all-woman team from working on a special portion of a major transmission line project in the Yukon. The line, from Carmacks to Pelly Crossing in the Central Yukon, is being built for Yukon Energy Corporation by a joint venture partnership that includes Valard Construction of Edmonton, Arctic Power of Whitehorse and three Yukon First Nations. Yukon Energy Corporation is the major supplier and transmitter of electricity in the territory. Valard Construction builds transmission and distribution facilities across Canada. Both companies are committed to regional socio-economic development through the participation of local businesses and First Nations in their projects. The crew...
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