PHOTO: Brian Pelchat
BLUEGRASS… AND BEYOND!
music, fiddle music, classic or alt country, and folk music. It’s not strictly three full days of straight-ahead bluegrass.”
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The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (KMBF) is gearing up for its 2026 edition, which will take place in various venues around Haines Junction this June. The festival is now in its 21st year.
“It’s quite a landmark to be able to run a festival, particularly in a small community for that time period,” says Scott Wilson, the festival’s finance officer. Wilson has worn many hats at the festival, over the years, starting out as a performer and eventually moving on to being a volunteer coordinator and board member, before assuming his current role.
The festival runs June 12 to 14, with concerts taking place in the Grand Hall of the St. Elias Convention Centre, in St. Christopher’s Anglican Church and in the St. Elias Community School gym, as well as free public jam events taking place at the Vil-
Local
taking part
While the festival has historically been a bluegrass festival, Wilson and the rest of the team behind the event have been working to bring more related genres into the programming, showcasing a wider range of talent and styles.
“We actually program more than just bluegrass music,” Wilson explains. “We’ve tried to get the message out that it is a bluegrass festival, but it’s bluegrass and beyond.
“There’s always music for a variety of tastes, and under that umbrella of the bluegrass festival we also have old-time
lage Bakery & Deli. The lineup features import acts Cassie and Maggie, The Burnett Sisters Band, The Barrel Boys, High Fidelity, Remedy Tree, Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants, and The Fugitives.
acts
in the festival include Caleb Tomlinson
Manus Hopkins is a journalist and musician who grew up in Whitehorse.
Freelance with Manus Hopkins
Performers from KMBF in 2025
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PHOTOS: Brian Pelchat
& The Perseids, Country Josh and The No Gooduns, Dutch Handsome & The Ransoms, and Relative Harmony. Among the weekend events will also be a barn dance and a honky-tonk dance.
“We usually program two to three bluegrass headliners, and that would be two or three American-based headliners,” says Wilson. “The rest of the headliners we fill with Canadian bluegrass artists.”
According to Wilson, seeing music live is more than an auditory experience; it’s a weekend of fun and connecting with the community—and in a location like this, connecting with nature as well. Ticketholders may have artists they are already familiar with, but Wilson encourages folks to check out the artists they don’t know, as well, saying there’s something for everyone throughout the weekend.
“It’s kind of a mix, across the board, of straight-ahead bluegrass, folk, variations on blue-
grass, and some roots and country flavours as well,” he says.
“There are often times where there’s music I wouldn’t necessarily play at home, but to watch it live is a multi-sensory experience.
“It’s watching how the bands interact, how they create their music together, how they play as an ensemble, how they engage with the audience; all of those aspects are really what makes watching and listening to live performances another level of experience above just listening to recorded music.
“And, like I said, it’s a festival atmosphere. It’s all about “the hang.” It’s about meeting new people and meeting friends and enjoying the weekend together.”
Visit yukonbluegrass.com to learn more about the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival and its artists, as well as to see the schedule and pick up your tickets. n
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Sweet Sally performs at KMBF, 2025
The Spinney Brothers Rick Faris Band
Monroe Crossing
The story of my journey from the capital of England to the capital of the Yukon
My partner and I arrived at Tunnel Mountain Village in Banff for my first night of camping. I was excited to finally be ticking this off my bucket list. At the same time, I was a little apprehensive about how well I would sleep outside, especially as my home country’s largest predator is a badger, not a bear.
We quickly began setting up camp as the sun began to set. I wanted to try out my new fire knife so I started to make our campfire only to find I wasn’t very good at using it. Eventually, the fire was lit and we had a nice evening cooking food over it. My worries about sleep were quickly quenched and I managed to have one of the best nights of sleep I’d had in years.
The next day, we went into Banff for more supplies, camping essentials and mementos. We then left the city and headed to the lakes. My partner was vaguely familiar with the area and suggested finding a lake that was free to visit and not full of tourists. After a little bit of searching, we found one. It had started to rain at this point but that didn’t deter us from going for a swim. The
PHOTOS: Submitted by A.J. Smith
Whitewater rafting along the Athabasca River in Alberta
A mother elk nursing its calf along the highway in Jasper, Alberta
water was beautiful and we had the area to ourselves.
Our next destination was Jasper. We stopped along the way to see more lakes, mountains, waterfalls and a glacier (my first time seeing a glacier). We also saw some of the damage caused by the wildfires back in 2024. There was something humbling about how destructive nature can be, but also about how it adapts and regrows so quickly. There was even a beautiful herd of elk grazing on the grass growing between the burnt trees. We set up camp again and got an early night’s sleep, excited for the activity we had planned for the morning.
Early the next day, we got on a shuttle bus that took us to the Athabasca River for some whitewater rafting. This wasn’t a particularly challenging excursion but it was my first time doing it, so I was excited nonetheless.
Everyone on the raft was friendly and had stories to share about where they were from and the places they had travelled. Our guide and I got on particularly well as he was a fellow Brit and grew up close to where my immediate family now lives. It was an amazing experience and I was eager to go again on a more challenging route.
Back on dry land, we continued our journey and crossed the border into B.C. It was a beautiful sunny day and we stopped for more scenic views and animals along the way. Then we were hit
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by torrential rain, stronger than anything I’d seen before. It was almost impossible to see in front of us and we became concerned about potential flash floods or mud slides. We persevered and eventually exited the threshold of the cloud that was raining on us and moved onto dry ground, as if there hadn’t been a storm just a few yards back!
We arrived at our next campsite only to find that it was full. Fortunately we were saved by the staff who offered to let us camp in a small communal area, so long as we moved early the next day before it was open to the public.
We set up camp near some picnic tables and had dinner overlooking the beautiful Purden Lake. That evening we watched one of my favourite movies: Road to Perdition. While watching, we saw flashlights silently approaching us in the darkness. It was two park rangers coming to explain we had set up camp in the wrong area. We carried our tent to the right spot without disassembling it, finished the movie and headed to sleep. Early the next day, before the area was open to the public, we were woken up by an animal sniffing around outside our tent. We then heard voices approaching and realized it was a large dog and its owners on a morning walk. It was now Day 3 of our road trip and we had more fun detours planned. This time, a trip to Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park (a.k.a. Ancient Forest). This was one of the most incredible natural beauties I’ve ever had the pleasure of walking through. We ate wild blueberries and drank straight from a stream while walking past some of the biggest trees I’d seen in my life. I have always loved and spent a lot of time in nature, but this was the most connected to it I had ever felt. As we left the forest, I knew that this was what I was looking for and that I made the right decision in moving to Canada.
We continued our journey, stopping at Cottonwood Island Park for lunch before our next destination of Smithers, B.C. We were now approximately halfway through our trip and excited to see what the next half would bring. n
Employer: H. Coyne & Sons Ltd.
Work Loca on: 14 MacDonald Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 4L2.
Salary: 26.00/hr. 40 hours a week or 8 hours a day.
Benefits: Health, Dental, and medical benefits.
Vacancies: 1
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educa on: High school diploma
Language: English
Knowledge and skills required: Minimum 6-months experience in the field, valid driver’s license class 5 and clean driver’s record of the last 3 years.
DUTIES
Maintain an e cient process for receiving requests from the workshops and the field for the purchase and delivery of materials and supplies. Ensure accurate invoicing for all purchases made and track all orders accordingly.
Going for a swim in Herbert Lake, Jasper, Alberta
The beautiful Nigel Pass Trailhead/Panther Falls
Wandering through the Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park (a.k.a. Ancient Forest) in B.C.
Checking out the massive trees in Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park (a.k.a. Ancient Forest) in B.C.
Camping at Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground
ART SHOWS
Monthly
First Friday First Friday Art Crawl
Downtown Art Galleries Northern Cultural Expressions / YA@W Yukon Artists at Work / Arts Underground
Until May 30 Solar Powered: Abstract Expressions of Light and Colour by Juliann Fraser Arts Underground Held in the Focus Gallery
Until May 30 Searching for the Light by Bev Brown Arts Underground Held in the Edge Gallery
May 1-30 Donald Watt’s Retrospective Exhibition YAAW Show opening May 1 5-7pm. A retrospective of long-time artist Donald Watt’s work. yaaw.com
Until Aug 22 My Big Bougie Beaded* Earrings Exhibition Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A travelling community showcase celebrating northern Indigenous beauty, storytelling, resilience, and cultural practices, through pairs of exceptionally handcrafted statement earrings.
Thu Jun 4 Opening Reception: My Big Bougie Beaded* Earrings Exhibition
5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A travelling community showcase celebrating northern Indigenous beauty. Enjoy live music, snacks and refreshments. Dress code: Sunglasses, Yukon bougie attire, earrings, earrings and more earrings! Dress UP and come celebrate with us!
June 5-27 30 Years of Arts in the Park YA@W Curated by Nicole Bauberger
Fri Jun 5 Show opening: Ghostbusters, a solo exhibition by Zachary Louie
5:00 PM Teegatha’Oh Zheh Progressive Art Studio featuring a series of ghost drawings
Fri Jun 5 Show Opening: 30 Years of Arts in the Park 5:00 PM YA@W Curated by Nicole BaubergerTeegatha’
LIVE MUSIC
Fri May 29 Live Music - Roxx Hunter
7:00 PM Cork & Fork Feel the energy with Roxx Hunter’s live music event. An unforgettable experience awaits you!
Fri May 29 Ever age Practitioner with Sundowner 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Fri May 29 Afro Fiesta 10:00 PM Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House Discover the essence of Afrobeats dancehall social, featuring captivating sounds brought to you by DJ Mavicross.
Sat May 30 Live Music - Megan Haddock 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Megan Haddock is ready to bring the heat with Live Music - Megan Haddock. Do not miss this incredible atmosphere!
Sat May 30 The Invasion of Summer
8:00 PM Lefty’s Well All-Star Bluesmasters “David Vincent and the Invaders” Ed McLean, JP Erickson, Maralyn Rodgers, Delmar Washington featuring Kim Rogers & Gemini Fire. Prizes to be won!
Fri Jun 5 Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s
Four Seasons 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Discover the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. https:// candlelightexperience.com/
Fri Jun 5 Live Music - Folk Del Cuore
7:00 PM Cork & Fork Feel the joy of Live Music Folk Del Cuore as they take the stage with their captivating tunes and vibrant performances.
Fri Jun 5 Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons 8:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Discover the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons. https://candlelightexperience. com/
Sat Jun 6 Live Music - Caleb Tomlinson
7:00 PM Cork & Fork Join us for live music by Caleb Tomlinson, where
heartfelt storytelling meets captivating melodies that linger in your heart.
Sat Jun 6 A Tribute to the Music of Tool with Baby Ronka and the Boyfriends 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Thu Jun 11 An Evening with The Fugitives
7:30 PM Yukon Theatre Vancouver folk super-group The Fugitives perform songs from their 7 LPs in concertan all ages licensed event. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/
Fri Jun 12 Live Music - Ed McLean
7:00 PM Cork & Fork Experience the magic of Live Music - Ed McLean, where smooth acoustic sounds and captivating songs create the perfect atmosphere.
Sat Jun 13 Live Music - Kevin Barr 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Feel the energy with Live Music - Kevin Barr’s performance, showcasing his signature sound and thrilling atmosphere.
Monthly
First Saturday Folk Society Coffeehouse 6:30 PM Whitehorse United Church. an all ages event that provides a venue for audiences to enjoy emerging local performers. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats!
Weekly
Tuesdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wednesdays
Music Jam 6:00 PM Northlight
Foursquare Church
Intermediate Jam - Bluegrass & Old Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion biweekly Hosted by the Yukon Bluegrass Society
Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM 98
Hotel
Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Thursdays
Muster Point 6:30 PM Baked Cafe
Muster Point live and featuring a rotating lineup of local guest artists.
Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Fiddle Night 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Fridays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Live Music 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Saturdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Sundays
Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
GENERAL EVENTS
Every Thursday until May 2027 Chase the Ace - Whitehorse Glacier Bears
The more tickets sold, the larger the win!! Join us at the Linda Rapp Building at Robert Service Campground every Thursday till May 2027! Tickets sold 6-7 PM, draw @ 7:15. More details at: https://wgb.poolq.net/menu/chasethe-ace
Mon May 25 Old Log Church Museum Summer Opening 10:00 AM Old Log Church Museum Join us at the Old Log Church Museum Summer Opening to explore the unique history and culture of Yukon and its people. oldlogchurchmuseum.ca
Mon May 25 Intro to hand building in commercial and wild Yukon clay 5:00 PM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work Learn hand building techniques using two different kinds of clay in this Yukon Clay workshop taught by Nicole Bauberger. https://yaaw.com/hands-on-artsexperiences/
Tue May 26 Forge a Titanium Ring 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Make and take home a titanium ring and learn about the physical properties of
titanium, how to do cold forging and annealing. https://yukonstruct.com/ event/forge-a-titanium-ring-6/
Wed May 27 Quartz Road Wetlands Family Bird Walk 5:30 PM Boston Pizza Join Jim Hawkings. Meet Boston Pizza parking lot at 5:30 pm. Duration: 1.5 hrs. Email jimh@yukonbirds.ca for more info. https://yukonbirds.ca
Wed May 27 Men’s Learn to Knit 6:00 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn the basics of knitting in a supportive environment and gain skills to get you started and to build on in our next class! https://itsybitsyyarnstore.ca/
Until May 28 Hokum Nightly Yukon Theatre Plays nightly - A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/hokum Thu May 28 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. https://fireweedmarket.ca/
Thu May 28 Bear Aware Session for Early Childhood Educators 5:30 PM Whitehorse A drop in Community of Practice event for ECEs - better understand how to live alongside those beautiful creatures and how to keep them and us safe.
Thu May 28 - Sun May 31 A Ballet Fiesta and Dance of the Coralines 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Join the Heart ballet dancers in the re-telling of two classic stories; Don Quixote and Paquita. https://yukonartscentre.com/ whats-on/a-ballet-fiesta-and-dance-ofthe-coralines
Fri May 29 + Sat May 30 Annie Jr. 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre The Heart of Riverdale’s musical theatre class
PITCH PERFECT
Living near foxes may require earplugs
Have you been woken in the night to the sound of a bone-chilling scream in your neighbourhood? Perhaps you reflexively leapt out of bed, thinking someone was being attacked. Or maybe you rolled over and covered your ears with a pillow because you were used to this sound. It was a fox screaming—a common backyard occurrence in the Wilderness City.
Foxes scream mostly in the winter when searching for a mate, but we hear it more commonly in the spring when we crack open our windows to let in the fresh air. The sound is known to carry down streets of neighbourhoods and through the forests. It’s disconcerting, but this fox behaviour is no cause for alarm.
Foxes in the Yukon
The Yukon is home to two species of fox: the Arctic fox, found only on the tundra in the North; and the red fox, found everywhere else including our backyards. The species of red fox (Vulpes vulpes) includes the silver fox and the cross fox. They are not different species but simply colour variations of red foxes.
In April, a vixen (female fox) will give birth to as many as 10 kits. In May, these kits are strong enough to leave the den and start exploring, playing in the area nearby while their parents look on. They are commonly seen on south-facing slopes where the sun has melted the snow early.
Cuteness versus conflict
Foxes are a common sight on the streets of Yukon communities. They are highly adaptable to different environments and will feast on a variety of foods including rodents, birds, eggs, carrion, seeds, berries and french fries. It is not unusual to spot them trotting down the street in the evening, squeezing under cars or between buildings. They help keep rodent populations under control and out of our gardens and chicken coops.
However, foxes are still wild animals, so encouraging them to share human spaces can be problematic. Their dens become stinky with urine and feces that carries a skunky odour; they dig up gardens while looking for seeds and vegetables; they pursue pets and chickens; and they can carry diseases such as mange, which can be transferred to pets.
Give peace a chance
Coexisting with wildlife is what makes our territory beautiful. So if we are to share this space with wildlife, we have a responsibility to keep them safe.
Never feed foxes. In the spring, foxes shed their coats and can appear thin and mangy. We may feel the urge to care for them by offering up a snack, but this stops them from pursuing natural, healthy food and makes them reliant on and habituated to humans.
Store garbage, recycling and compost in secure containers and do not leave dog food, toys, gloves or shoes out on your deck or in your yard.
Put away bird seed for the summer and clean up the debris below birdfeeders. Not only does
this keep rodents and, therefore, foxes away, but it also keeps bears out of your yard. Block gaps under sheds and decks to encourage foxes to use natural dens in the forest and greenspaces.
Mischief-makers
Like other canines, foxes enjoy a good chew toy. Boots and gloves that you leave on your deck are a prized find. Foxes will carry them back to their dens for their kits to play with, leaving you wondering how you misplaced one shoe. Help your neighbours out by posting any “fox finds” to your neighbourhood social-media page, as they may appear in your yard. If they’re not damaged, they could be reunited with the owners. Or, at least, someone will have closure in learning the fate of their gardening gloves or their left croc.
Visit Yukon.ca/en/living-foxes to view the Living with Foxes brochure and to read tips for preventing conflict with foxes in your neighbourhood. n
PHOTO: Ryan Hennings, Government of Yukon
PHOTO: Carrie McClelland, Government of Yukon
PHOTO: Courtesy of the Government of Yukon
A trio of
T E N D E
presents Annie Jr. - a treasured classic! https://yukonartscentre.com/whats-
Humane Society Yukon Humane Society Yukon Junk to you, treasure to another - Every single dollar raised goes directly to feeding, caring for, and housing the animals at the Humane Society Yukon Spring Community Safety 11:30 AM Golden Horn Fire Department Bring the whole family down for a fun and informative afternoon focused on community
Winterlong Turns 11! 12:00 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. Come on out to our Tasting Room & Beer Garden and enjoy mini-golf, food truck(s), live music, beer releases!
Sat May 30 I Love You So Munsch
1:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre The Heart’s recreational Saturday classes, as well as our young after school crews, as they weave together the familiar and beloved stories of Robert Munsch through dance. https:// yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/i-loveyou-so-munsch/
Sun May 31 Whistle Bend
Neighbourhood Spring Clean Up 10:00
AM Whistle Bend Subdivision Even if it is not your garbage, let’s work together to make our neighborhood beautiful on May 31. There will be food and prizes!
Sun May 31 Community Bike Auction & BBQ 11:00 AM Yukon Transportation
Museum A great chance to pick up a used bike, lots of selection! A silent bike auction, barbecue and bake sale, face painting and a “beaver buggie” craft for kids!
Until Jun 4 I Love Boosters Nightly Yukon Theatre Plays nightly - Sorry to Bother You director’s new capitalist-critique satire follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/i-love-
boosters
Thu Jun 4 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. https://fireweedmarket.ca/
Thu Jun 4 The Amazing Digital Circus
forest! https://www.bushcraftyukon. com/
Mon Jun 8 Crochet Basics 6:00 PM
Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn the basics of crochet and you will leave with your very own dish cloth...possibly even two! https://itsybitsyyarnstore.ca/
Until Jun 11 Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu NightlyYukon Theatre Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/star-wars-the-mandaloriangrogu
Fri Jun 12 Workshops: Oil Panting
Landscapes 5:00 PM Arts Underground
Join Vancouver Island-based Bob Ross Certified Instructor® John Blackmore to explore the “wet on wet” oil painting technique. https://www. artsunderground.ca
Fri Jun 12 Opening Night - Disclosure Day Yukon Theatre If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/disclosure-day
Fri Jun 12 + Sat Jun 13 2026 Ride For Dad Yukon 5:00 PM Shipyards Park Meet up for breakfast and registration - we are going to do the Tagish Loop this year - dinner and prizes at the end. https://ridefordad.ca/chapter/yukon/ Sat Jun 13 Workshop: Oil Panting Northern Lights 10:00 AM Arts
Underground Join Vancouver Islandbased Bob Ross Certified Instructor® John Blackmore to explore the “wet on wet” oil painting technique. https:// www.artsunderground.ca
Sun Jun 14 Assemblage Art as Play and Storytelling 1:00 PM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work https://yaaw.com/ hands-on-arts-experiences/
Monthly
2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00
PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net
2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam 7:00 PM Golden Age Society
3rd Wednesday Words out loud 6:30
PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon A monthly open mic series
game for four players, two on each team, As a member you
Drawing Club 6:30 PM Arts
Underground Join like minded artists in the studio for a free drawing club. Bring your own supplies and be creative in a group environment. https://www. artsunderground.ca/events
Tuesdays
Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:30 AM Trinity Lutheran
Church
Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15 PM Yukon Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.
Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes
Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles 10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s Wednesdays
Keep Fit 10:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church.Come stretch and breathe with us!
Multicultural Connection Group 11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 332-1803 for more info.
BRAKE FLUID
Regular brake fluid changes ensure that a car’s braking system operates safely and effectively. Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop. The fluid is usually silicone based, which does not compress, giving a solid pedal feel and an increased temperature rating. The downside to using this style of fluid is that it absorbs moisture from the air. Constant braking causes massive amounts of heat to be generated by the braking components, which is then transferred into the fluid. If there is moisture in the fluid, this will decrease the temperature rating of the fluid, and can result in a soft brake pedal and increased stopping distance. Most manufacturers recommend brake fluid changes every 2 years, regardless of kilometres travelled, but it may need to be changed more frequently if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions.
- The Last Act 6:30 PM Yukon Theatre Discover the fates of Pomni and the gang as they unravel the true secret & history of the Digital Circus as this show finally arrives at its last act. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/theamazing-digital-circus-the-last-act
Fri Jun 5 YTYP Variety Show 7:00 PM Decora An evening of entertainment courtesy of the incredible talents of the Yukon Theatre for Young People
Sat Jun 6 Build the North - Investor and Entrepreneur Workshops 9:00 AM Mt Sima https://yukonventureangels. ca/event/build-the-north-2026/
Sat Jun 6 Crestview Community Garage Sale 9:00 AM Crestview Shop the various garage sales throughout the Crestview subdivision
Sat Jun 6 Solstice Haiku discussion group 2:00 PM Whitehorse https:// kjmunro1560.wordpress.com/
Sat Jun 6 King Arthur’s Night (Descriptive Video, Accessible Screening) 3:00 PM Yukon Theatre
Brimming with magic, memory and metaphor, KING ARTHUR’S NIGHT explores themes of difference and disability, and fathers and sons. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ king-arthurs-night-descriptive-videoaccessible-screening
Sat Jun 6 Opening Night - Michael Yukon Theatre The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/michael
Mon Jun 7 Wilderness Survival 101 9:30 AM Location TBA After PreRegistration A one-day fun and handson introduction to survival techniques useful to anyone who ventures into the wilderness of the northern boreal
First Thursdays Pinetree Quilters 7:00
PM Whitehorse United Church.
2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.
Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.
Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12 High School Youth Group 6:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth
3rd Sundays Square and Contra Dance Dance Series 7:00 PM The Other Room” at the Guild Hall no experience necessary - a caller walks through all you need to know
Weekly
Mondays
Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00
PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Women’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview. church or email rachel@mountainview. church. Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society
Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card
In the Pit with Peter Johnston 12:00 Yukon University Explore the history of Yukon land claims, self-government agreements, and current opportunities and challenges facing communities.
Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 3336081 for more info.
Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-inResidence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
Drop-in Sewing 4:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Facilitated by Donna Norman, bring your own projects, connect with others, and finish those works-in-progress. Open, welcoming space to sew, share, and create together.
Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For sign in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Thursdays
Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon
Society The Cache
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all
WHEN I WRITE A POEM
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO GRAMMAR
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO ADVERBS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO NOUNS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO COMMAS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO VERBS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO PARAGRAPHS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO ADJECTIVES
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO PRONOUNS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO SYNONYMS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO RHYMES
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO HYPHENS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO VOWELS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO HOMONYMS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO COLON
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO APOSTROPHES
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO PARENTHESES
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO PUNCTUATION
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO SEMICOLINS
I DON’T CARE ABOUT NO PERIOD ’CAUSE WHEN I WRITE, I’M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT.
When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich’in name, ”CHIH AHAA.”
Translated it means ”walking ahead.”
Allan Benjamin | CHIH AHAA
Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich’in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What’s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan’s family and traditional Gwich’in life growing up in Old Crow.
about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.
Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?
Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.
Fridays
Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.
Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Saturdays
Yukon Amateur Radio Association
Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM
A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.
Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.
Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Sundays
Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM
Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch
Anglican Worship Service 10:00 AM Christ Church Cathedral.
Church Service 5:30 PM Northlight Foursquare Church
Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM
Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.
School-age Discovery Zone 2:00 PM
The Northern Collective Church
Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church
The Gathering (Anglican Indigenous Service) 5:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral A celebration of faith, reconciliation, and hospitality.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Thu May 28 Celebrate the New Park at McIntyre Creek 6:00 PM Fish Lake Hosted by CPAWS Yukon. Meet gazebo at Copper Haul Rd & Fish Lake Rd. Duration: 1.5 hrs. Email jimh@ yukonbirds.ca for more info. https:// yukonbirds.ca
Sun May 31 Community Bike Auction & BBQ 11:00 AM Yukon Transportation Museum A great chance to pick up a used bike, lots of selection! A silent bike auction, barbecue and bake sale, face painting and a “beaver buggie” craft for kids!
Sat Jun 6 Whitehorse Kid’s Triathlon 9:30 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Our amazing young athletes (ages 5–14) as they swim, bike, and run their way across the finish line. https://www. bit.ly/4exw1MZ
Sat Jun 6 Moppets Children’s Festival 10:00 AM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Bring the whole family for another fun-filled day, featuring performers Gustavo the Impossiblist, Murphy and the Cats, The Trollsons, lots of fun activities for everyone! https://yukonartscentre. com/whats-on/moppets-childrenfestival/
Monthly
1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https://mountainview.church/connect/ youth
2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12
High School Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth
Weekly
Tuesdays
Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30
AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later.
Thursdays
Transformations Along The Chu
Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon.
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join,
no experience necessary.
Saturdays
Science Saturdays 11:00 AM
Whitehorse Public Library Free Drop-In Science and STEM Activities - no need to register - For children to compete with a parent or guardian!
MEETINGS
Thu May 28 Hospice Yukon AGM 7:00
PM Golden Age Society Everyone is welcome to the Hospice Yukon Annual General Meeting - Call 867-6677429 for more information. https:// hospiceyukon.net/en/2026/02/10/ agm/
Fri Jun 5 Yukonstruct AGM 2026 5:00
PM Yukonstruct Makespace Hear from our Board of Directors and staff team on Yukonstruct’s last year, and our vision forward. https://yukonstruct. com/
Sat Jun 6 Yukon Trappers Association AGM 10:00 AM Robert Service
Campground Hear updates and reports from the past year, take part in voting, and chat about the upcoming year. All are welcome. https://yukonfur.ca/ events/
Thu Jun 11 Yukon Convention Bureau AGM 3:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Thu Jun 11 Yukon Gymnastics
Association AGM 5:30 PM Yukon Gymnastics Centre YGA is the territorial sport governing body responsible for the governance, promotion, and development of gymnastics in the Yukon. All members are welcome to attend.
Thu Jun 11 AGM- Yukon Anti-Poverty
Coalition 5:30 PM TBD Attend the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition AGM to learn about our work and explore board member opportunities. Everyone is welcome. http://www.yapc.ca
Weekly
Tuesdays
Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM (First & Third Tuesdays) Ricky’s All Day Grill. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.
Thursdays
Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. The club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.
Monthly
First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/
First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00
PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.
Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:30 PM Lewis Hall (Whitehorse United Church). For more information: 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca. Everyone is welcome.
Third Thursday Alpine Yukon Board meetings 7:00 PM Sport Yukon
Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon
ONLINE EVENTS
Tuesdays
Anglican Men’s Remote Chat 10:00 AM Zoom don_cheeseman@msn.com for the link. Regular churchgoer or just curious, this is a welcoming, nopressure time for conversation
AA Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (C) 5:00 PM, Zoom ID 833 9614 4061 mot de passe 0 ou telephone 1-587-328-1099
Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30
PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 3350078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.
Thursdays
AA
Fridays
AA
Saturdays
Sundays
DOG CULTURE
PHOTO: Submitted by Shirley van de Wetering
1st Place
Grade 4-5:
Éloïse Beaumier-Trussart (Grade 5, EET)
L’impact de Léonard Cohen sur la culture canadienne
Grade 6-9:
Ava Dyce (Grade 6, SECS)
CONGRATULATIONS
2026 Yukon/Stikine
Regional Heritage Fair Participants and Award Recipients
2nd Place
Grade 4-5:
Jack Dalgarno (Grade 5, RSS)
Yukon Paleontology
Grade 6-9:
Isaac Tremblay-Gordon (Grade 7, SECS)
Coureur De Bois
Special Olympics Canada – Changing the Game
Best Graphic Design Award
supported by Patricia Halladay Graphic Design
Sam Tower (Grade 6, DTKK)
Air North
Best Research and Writing Award
supported by Midnight Arts
Arlynn Kocsis and Autumn Taylor (Grade 5, RSS)
Residential Schools
Canadian Heritage Award supported by Casino Mining Corporation
Colten Law (Grade 9, Atlin)
More Than Track –
How the Railway Changed Canada Genealogy Award
supported by Maggie Leary
Grade 4-5:
Olivia Fulton (Grade 4, ESES)
Lucy Van Bibber’s Adventures in History
Grade 6-9:
Sage Howard (Grade 7, SECS)
A Wandering Star:
The Life of Juho (John) Repo
Indigenous History, Heritage and Culture Award
supported by Linda Johnson and Lori Eastmure
Akyra Calbery (Grade 4, ESES)
Chief Rick O’Brien –
My Grandpa’s Journey of Life
Oral History Award
supported by Linda Johnson and Lori Eastmure
Jayden Law (Grade 7, Atlin)
Gold Rush Madness
Oral Presentation Award
supported by Yukon Historical & Museums
Association
Ben Warshawski (Grade 7, HVES)
Snowmobiles and their Importance in Yukon Communities
Yukon History Hunter Award
supported by Michael Gates
Grade 4-5:
Jack Dalgarno (Grade 5, RSS)
Yukon Paleontology
Grade 6-9:
Cora King and Ella Sandulak (Grade 7, HVES)
Founder of Dawson: Joseph Francis Ladue
45 students participated in the fair, held on May 12 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Participants were from: Atlin School (Atlin), Dámbü Tän Kets’ádań Ku — Cliff Trail Elementary School (DTKK), École Émilie-Tremblay (EET), École Whitehorse Elementary School (EWES), Elijah Smith Elementary School (ESES), Hidden Valley Elementary School (HVES), J.V. Clark School (JVC), Robert Service School (RSS), and St. Elias Community School (SECS).
3rd Place
Grade 4-5:
Aayisha Shameer (Grade 4, JVC)
My Grandpa
Grade 6-9:
Zephania Bulan (Grade 7, SECS)
Victorian Order of Nurses –Trailblazers of the North
Yukon Archives Award supported by Yukon Archives
Oscar Oldridge (Grade 5, DTKK) Day in the Life of My Great GrandpaStanton Earl Ault
Parks Canada People’s Choice Awards
Grade 4-5: Eleanor Murphy-Campbell, Maggie Faulkner, and Patti Earl (Grade 5, EWES)
L’impact de Soapy Smith sur la ruée vers l’or au Yukon
Grades 6-9: Sam Tower (Grade 6, DTKK)
Air North
Canada’s History National Showcase Selections
Arlynn Kocsis and Autumn Taylor (Grade 5, RSS) Residential Schools
Ava Dyce (Grade 6, SECS)
Special Olympics Canada – Changing the Game
Thank you to all our generous volunteers, donors, partners, funders, and supporters, as well as all participating schools, teachers, and students for making this program possible!
Learn more at yukonstikineheritagefair.ca
PUNCH UP
Fuzzy Soul Collective brings
Kat Sandler’s dark comedy to the Guild Hall
On the first day of rehearsal for Fuzzy Soul Collective’s production of Punch Up, a play by Canadian playwright Kat Sandler, I arrived at the Guild Hall on my e-bike. Inside, I was greeted by producer and actor Josh Schroeder, actor Michael GwynneThompson and director Asha Bittenbender. The assistant stage manager, Juan Pablo Herrera, excused himself and headed towards the stage area. Paisley Schroeder, Josh’s daughter and stage manager for the production, passed by and waved hello.
Josh Schroeder never intended to be an actor. He was looking for a creative outlet; but knowing that theatre was his daughter’s passion, he thought he should steer clear of it. But it was Paisley who encouraged him to audition for the Guild’s production of Mustard, in 2024, also written by Sandler. Much to his surprise, Schroeder was cast. Next thing he knew he was bitten by the theatre bug. He started acting in as many local productions as he could.
“Over the past three Guild seasons, I’ve done five shows in total,”
Schroeder says. “[The Guild Hall] is kind of my second home now.”
After Mustard, he also sought out more plays written by Sandler: the first that he encountered was Punch Up. He started talking to other people about it, including Bittenbender, who he had worked with on the Guild’s Ride the Cyclone production in 2024. Both agreed that they “should do something with [Punch Up] at some point.”
Kat Sandler may not be a household name in Canada, yet, but in theatre circles people are raving about her. Schroeder says she’s one of his favourite playwrights, together with Morris Panych, because “they both walk a tightrope between comedy and tragedy.” Bittenbender says that they’ve read a lot of beautiful, moving plays but that few make them laugh out loud.
Punch Up made them laugh out loud.
Gwynne-Thompson predicts that Sandler is “going to graduate from an extremely beloved cult Canadian playwright to the greatest playwright ever.” This is partly because a TV series, based on her play Yaga, is about to be released on Crave and features Hudson Williams, Carrie-Anne Moss and Sheila McCarthy, among others.
Typical of Sandler’s work, Punch Up is both comedic and dark. The one-line premise for the play, Gwynne-Thompson says, is that it’s about “the funniest man alive try-
ing to help the most pathetic guy ever [to] make the saddest girl in the world laugh.”
The pathetic guy, Duncan (Gwynne-Thompson), kidnaps the funniest man, Pat (Schroeder), to teach him how to be funny. Much of the play is the two men workshopping material, interspersed with monologues from the girl, Brenda (Brenna Symanski), who Schroeder worked with in Mustard, that give insight into her sadness.
The group has already produced Punch Up as a reading at the Guild Theatre’s Round Back series last
summer. “We all had so much of a blast with it,” Schroeder says. As director, he added that Bittenbender put the actors through their paces. “We rehearsed like we were doing a full production.”
But the reading was a limited format in that very little of the play’s physical, slapstick humour could be explored, though Gwynne-Thompson said they considered it. “We were very close to actually getting waffles and actually getting whipped cream and hitting somebody in the face with it, which is so obviously beyond the scope of a stage reading. That indicated how eager we all were to bring the script to life.”
Since Round Back, the team has been working to make the full stage production happen. I ask if (since they’d already done the staged reading for Punch Up) the new production would be a cakewalk for the actors. Schroeder and Gwynne-Thompson look at Bittenbender expectantly.
The director replies that one of the worst things would be if the actors got too comfortable. “So, I have plans as to how to unsettle that a bit so we can discover new things,” they say. There will also be technical elements, Bittenbender adds—sound, music, lights—plus
the stage and props. “All of these are things they’ll have to interact with.”
“I’m part terrified, part really excited,” Schroeder says.
Gwynne-Thompson, who has been attending the University of Victoria this past year, describes the full production as “Version 2.0” where he’s “tackling it from a different perspective” many months after the reading at Round Back last summer.
When asked about the intended audience for Punch Up, Schroeder said that people who liked Mustard will also enjoy Punch Up. In both plays, Sandler uses dark humour and physical comedy to convey the reality of the human condition.
“It’s about people who are broken and suffering and how they survive that and even thrive within it,” says Bittenbender. And then they add, “Like most plays. I think there’s value in difficult topics being wrapped up in a joyful container.”
Punch Up runs for three nights from June 25 to 27 at the Guild Hall. Go to purchasing.yukonartscentre.com/Events to purchase tickets (available now), and visit fuzzysoul.ca to read more about Fuzzy Soul Collective. n
(L-R) Brenna Symanski as Brenda, Michael Gwynne-Thompson as Duncan, and Josh Schroeder as Pat
Josh Shroeder as Pat, and Michael GwynneThompson as Duncan
Michael Gwynne-Thompson as Duncan
PHOTO: Josh Schroeder
Submitted by Josh Schroeder
Submitted by Paisley Schroeder
with Heather LeDuc
CARCROSS
Sat Jun 6 On the Land Gathering 9:00 AM Skookies Camp A community bbq, fishing raffle prizes, kids activities with the Caribou in the Schools program including a free design your own t-shirt, conversations and demonstrations.
Sat Jun 6 Discover Aviation (former COPA for kids) 11:00 AM Carcross Geared towards kids aged 8-17 to have the opportunity to experience flight. The event takes place at Carcross Airport.
Fri Jun 12 Silent Disco Carcross Beach 7:00 PM Carcross Bring a little ILLUMINATION into these dark daysgather, dance, embody, move & sweat - Everyone welcome, sober event. https://https://www.borealboogie.com/ calendar-of-events
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
First Friday of the month Mother Goose
Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-
DAWSON CITY 9 9
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
Dawson City General Store
Until July 25 We See Stars Only
At Night by Cole Pauls Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) This immersive installation brings Pauls’ latest graphic novel into the gallery space in its entirety—featuring 80 pages of original, hand-drawn comics displayed across the walls.
https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/ Sat May 30 Gardening for Beginners 10:00 AM Yukon University Dawson City Campus Discover the basics of gardening tailored for northern climates with guidance from an experienced northern gardener. Email dawsoncampus@yukonu. ca or call 993-8800 for more info.
Sat Jun 6 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market Dawson City Gazebo A display of the incredible community of creators in Dawson City. Explore a variety of vendors with traditional hand-crafted goods alongside unique contemporary gifts and souvenirs.
https://kiac.ca/han-gha-chukettraatatsey-artist-market/
Thu Jun 11 - Sun Jun 15 Yukon
Riverside Arts Festival Dawson City, YT Welcoming artists, performers, creators and visitors from the Yukon and beyond for our 26th edition of KIAC’s own celebration of art and summer on the banks of the Yukon River. https://kiac.ca/calendar-ofevents/
Sat Jun 13 YRAF Artist Market
11:00 AM Dawson City, YT An array of local artists and artisans selling their goods at the Picnic Shelter on Riverside Park. https://yraf.ca/yrafartist-market/
Weekly
Mondays
Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30-9
PM Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door
Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School
Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:45 PM
Robert Service School Ages 16+ -Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.
Tuesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning
Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican
Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening
Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican
Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30
PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.
Wednesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning
Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican
Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening
Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican
Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games 6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church
QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office
Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture
KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor)
Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.
Drop-in Bouldering 7:30 PM Robert
Service School Free - drop-in - all ages
Dawson City Disc Golf League 8:00
PM Crocus Bluff Disc Golf Course simple, welcoming league for all skill levels
Thursdays
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM
Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture
KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time &
2389. https://whatsupyukon.events/jwf Weekly
Wednesdays
Yoga with Richard Mueller 12:00 PM Carcross Firehall Free for everyone some fitness required.
Thursdays
Yoga with Jess Ghùch Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail.com.
Sundays
Sunday Mass 3:00 PM St. John the Baptist Church
CARMACKS
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
Sunshine Restaurant
Carmacks Rec Centre
CDC / CIBC Bank
Tatchun Center General Store
Sat Jun 6 Campfire Cooking 9:30 AM
Fox Lake Campground Learn how to prepare wonderful breakfasts, bake bread over the hot coals of your campfire, and cook mouth-watering meals using a dutch oven. https://www. bushcraftyukon.com/
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month
Carmacks Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building Weekly
free play!
Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Ages 13+ - Free
Fridays
Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/ dawson-legion-8336c3
Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, airconditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 PM Saint Mary Church
Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free - drop-in - all ages
Saturdays
Youth Parkour Tumbling 12:30 PM Robert Service School All Ages - Free – Drop-In. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Open Studio – Drop In 1:00 PM
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture
KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.
Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary Church
AA North Star Group (O, A) Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion
Sundays
Anglican Church Service 10:30 AM
Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Saint Mary Church
Worship Service 11:00 AM Dawson
Community Chapel
Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM
Robert Service School Ages 16+
- Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.
BULK
Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro
Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro
Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recreation
Chair Yoga & Deep Relaxation for Seniors Basketball 3:30 PM Faro
Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro
Centre
Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro
Recreation Centre
Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro
Sundays
Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro
Sunday Mass 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM
Church of the Apostles
HAINES JUNCTION
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
Little Green Apple
Fri Jun 5 2026 Summer Music Series -
Crooked Folk 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Amazing live music, delicious food, and nonstop Yukon talent taking the stage - Every weekend! https:// www.villagebakeryyukon.com/
Sat Jun 6 2026 Summer Music Series
- Paris Pick + Damien Alblas 6:00 PM
Village Bakery and DeliFri Jun 12 2026
Summer Music Series - Hendrika 6:00
PM Village Bakery and Deli
Fri Jun 12 - Sun Jun 15 Kluane
Mountain Bluegrass Festival 5:00
AM Haines Junction, Yukon Featuring performances by: The Burnett Sisters
Band - The Barrel Boys - Remedy Tree
- The Fugitives and so much more! https://yukonbluegrass.com/
Sat Jun 13 2026 Summer Music Series
- Blue Caribou 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month Village Council meetings 7:00
PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]
Weekly
Mondays
Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias
Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!
Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community
School Meet in the school gym
Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias
Community School Meet in the school
gym
Tuesdays
Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster
Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.
Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00
PM https://whatsupyukon.events/teabannock-68ab07
Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00
PM Mun kų
BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias
Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends
Fit with Nick 6:00 PM The Mezzanine
Wednesdays
Seniors and Elders Refreshments and
Games 2:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors
Residence
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00 PM
Haines Junction Health Centre
Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.
BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St. Elias
Community School
Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias
Community School Meet in the school gym
Haines Junction Hoobeedoo 6:30 PM The Mezzanine Thursdays
Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster
Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.
Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias
Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.
Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM St. Elias
Community School Meet in the school gym
Fridays
Stories and STEM Activities 10:00 AM
Haines Junction Library
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30 PM
Haines Junction Health Centre
Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Saturdays
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM
Haines Junction Health Centre
Sundays
Anglican Church Service 10:30 AM St.
Christopher’s Church Anglican Church Service at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in Haines Junction https:// anglican.yukon.net/services.html
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Our Lady of the Way Church
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre
MARSH LAKE
Sat May 30 Something Old Something
New Fundraiser Market 11:00 AM
Marsh Lake Community Centre Local vendors showing off their unique crafts and used treasures being sold it is sure to be a fun filled day for you to find just what you are looking for! Rain or Shine http://marshlakecommunity.ca
Last Wednesday of every month MLCS
board meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Weekly
Tuesdays
Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat
2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Yoga with Richard Mueller 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Free for everyone some fitness required.
Wednesdays
South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Thursdays
Jackalope Open 6:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Shuffleboard 6:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Trivia 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Fridays
Beginner Yoga 10:00 AM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Youth Gym Drop-In 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Jackalope Open 6:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Saturdays
Pickleball 11:00 AM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Knitting Group 11:00 AM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
Sundays
Pickleball 11:00 AM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
MAYO
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
Haldane Services
Ihdzí
Sat Jun 6 + Sun Jun 7 Pride Weekend
Village of Mayo Join us for Mayo’s
Annual Pride Parade, BBQ, Variety show and Book reading and signing with Ivan Coyote!
Sat Jun 6 Night of Love - Variety Show 7:00 PM Mayo Community Hall Come celebrate Pride with a night full of talent, laughter, music, creativity, and community! All ages, all talents, and all experience levels are welcome! Call 689-1786 for more info!
Weekly
Tuesdays
Sewing Nights with Sophie Lucas 7:00
PM Wellness Centre Learn to sew with Elders. Supplies Provided Thursdays
Sewing Nights with Sophie Lucas 7:00
PM Wellness Centre Learn to sew with Elders. Supplies Provided
MOUNT LORNE
Sat May 30 Community BBQ - Garage Sale - Bedding Plants Sale 12:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre To reserve a free table please email recreation@mtlorne.ca
Mon Jun 7 The Aromatic Garden - Part 2 1:00 PM Herbal Hearth https:// nomadicharvests.com/product/thearomatic-garden/ 1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne Mountain Community Centre Weekly
Mondays
Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre
Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga. jessyukon@gmail.com
Tuesdays
Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop In 6:30
PM Mount Lorne Community Centre
Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https:// whatsupyukon.events/fhm
Thursdays
Community Drop In 11:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre
Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre
LMCA Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre All equipment provided, all ages and abilities welcome!
OLD CROW
Mondays
PELLY CROSSING
SUMMER OF ’69
Teenage memories from a wild Arctic summer
It had been awhile since I had listened to Bryan Adams declare that the summer days of ’69 were the “best days” of his life. That catchy up-tempo tune managed to stir and reawaken a broad spectrum of memories from that scorcher of a summer.
The 1969 summer began for me by catching the first ferry of the season across the Mackenzie River on my way to Yellowknife, which had just become the newly minted capital of the N.W.T. I was hired as a labourer for a construction company that was building a new highway, through multiple rock cuts between the Yellowknife airport and town.
Territorial officials went overboard with construction requirements, since there were going to be many highpowered dignitaries coming to visit the new capital city. Officials weren’t going to let the delicate eyes of southern dignitaries look at a rock-cut ditch that was finished with construction equipment. Every rock cut would have to be finished with a hand rake. Being a low man in the pecking order, I was very familiar with every rock cut from the airport to town.
One labourer that I worked with regularly was a 52-year-old World War II veteran who had frequented a tad too many bottomsup establishments. He stuffed my vacant teenage mind with a boodle of war stories, to be held there until many years of life’s ups and downs would help me recognize their value.
“Tom, it took me fifty years to fully understand and appreciate your verbal treasures.”
A muggy Sunday afternoon in mid-July was the highlight of the summer of ’69. Work came to a halt, so we could listen on a transistor radio and not miss “That’s one small step for man, one giant
road foreman, in charge of a skeleton crew, along with me and a couple of other grunts. We were to load all the remaining paraphernalia and get it ready to ship back to Peace River.
I’m not sure how well the supervisors knew Pete. They could see that he knew how to
me over and informed me that he needed me to help him for the next while. He put me to work rounding up all kinds of canned goods out of the cookhouse pantry and then loading them onto the back of his pickup. Next, we turned our attention to boxes of steaks and meat in one of the
the bounty into the house, which was bursting at the seams with “lubricated” freeloaders. The couple who occupied the place had a look on their face like they had been struck by lightning, as the mountain of product came through the door.
After I packed the house to the rafters, I sat quietly in a corner of the living room for a couple of hours, watching the cooking and carrying on. I’ve never had such an easy, good-paying job, I thought.
A little later in the evening, the lady of the house made a comment to Pete that she didn’t have enough freezer space for all the leftover meat.
Pete responded in a flash by telling her that he would get her a freezer. He called me over and told me to go bring the freezer from the camp pantry.
“Okay, but there’s still meat in the freezer. What am I going to do with that?” I questioned.
“Bring the meat too,” he answered instantly.
“You bet,” I responded enthusiastically.
Folks, it’s obvious that I was still a few years away from learning that it’s not a good idea to use the alibi “I was just following orders.”
That alibi never prevented any Nazi leaders from getting their neck snapped, but being young and naive (scrap that)— dumb!—I was determined to do the best job possible.
leap for mankind” from a man named Armstrong, who walked upon the moon.
The blistering summer was getting ready for the history books by the time the road job ended. It was time to pack up and head for home.
The supervisors left Pete, the
build a highway, but I don’t know if they knew that he used to be a hard-partying catskinner.
We got through the first day under his watch without a hitch.
The second day was going along normally until late afternoon when a well-oiled Pete came back from town. He called
freezers. He then informed me that he would need me to drive the pickup and haul him and all the goodies into town. After doing a summer of physical labour, that was music to my ears.
We headed into “Old Town” in Yellowknife and pulled up in front of a small house. I started hauling
With the freezer delivered, I finally got Pete home to bed around 2 a.m.
The next morning, Bob the grader operator approached me to get an update on what had happened the night before. He
Carey Marshall is from Whitehorse and has lived on both sides of the mountain North of 60, for almost 50 years.
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Tuesdays
Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre
Street Hockey 7:00 PM Ross River
School Open to all ages and skill levels
Wednesdays
Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre
Thursdays
Community Softball Nights 7:00 PM
Baseball Field Come out and have some fun, fitness and community spirit! All ages welcome.
Fridays
Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM The Hope Centre
Sundays
Church Service 12:00 PM The Hope Centre
Sunday Mass 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM Saint Michael Church
TAGISH
First Monday of every month Carcross
Tagish Renewable Resources Council
1:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
First Monday of every month Tagish Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Fire Hall
Third Wednesday of every month
Tagish Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
Second Thursday of every month Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Tagish Wheely Great Community
Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Site
Weekly
Thursdays
Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
TESLIN
Thu May 28 Line Dancing 6:00 PM
Teslin Recreation Complex Dust off those boots and come have some fun!
*No dance experience needed! Easy steps - great music - fun vibes!
Sat Jun 13 The Amazing Race Teslin
Teslin Recreation Complex 3 person teams, all ages welcome, community bbq and prizes! Call 390-2530 for more info!
Weekly
Mondays
Teslin Tigers Cross Country Ski Club
3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Co-Ed Curling League 6:30 & 8:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic
Church Rectory (Basement)
Tuesdays
Rookie League 3:15 PM Teslin
Recreation Complex
Open Gym 7:00 PM Teslin Arena Come hang out or play some sports during our open gym times!
Wednesdays
Pickleball 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM Teslin
Lake Recreation Complex
Youth Pickleball 3:15 PM Teslin Lake
Recreation Complex
Thursdays
Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Drop in seniors
Fridays
Open Arena 7:00 PM Teslin Lake
Recreation Complex
Saturdays
Parent & Tots 2:00 PM Teslin Lake
Recreation Complex
Sundays
Sunday Mass 20:30 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Adult Volleyball 4:00 PM School Gym
WATSON LAKE
Tue May 26 Dog Neuter + Vaccine
Clinic 9:00 AM Watson Lake Fire
Department Wellness exams, vaccinations, deworming treatments, chemical neuter procedure for male dogs. Call 536-8000 ext. 3. Drop-ins are welcome!
Thu Jun 11 Aquafit 6:00 PM Dennis
Ball Memorial Pool A low-impact water workout that helps improve strength, cardio, flexibility, and endurance while being gentle on joints. Perfect for all fitness levelsno swimming experience required!
Fri Jun 12 Aquafit 6:30 PM Dennis Ball Memorial Pool A low-impact water workout that helps improve strength, cardio, flexibility, and endurance while being gentle on joints. Perfect for all fitness levelsno swimming experience required!
Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM
Weekly
Mondays
Badminton and Table Tennis Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School No skill or equipment required - just come
out and have fun.
Tuesdays
Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00 PM
Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey.mitchell@ yukon.ca or call 332-3187
Pickleball & Badminton 7:00 PM
Watson Lake Secondary School Gym
Wednesdays
Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM
Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.
Fridays
Pickleball Drop-in 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Gym
Saturdays
Saturday Mass 5:30 PM Saint Ann
Church
Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.
Sundays
St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932
Sunday Mass 10:00 AM Saint Ann
Church
Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM
Watson Lake Secondary School
B.C.
ATLIN
Tues June 2 2nd Annual Community
BBQ 4:00 PM Join the Atlin Volunteer Fire Department & BC Ambulance STN. 751 at their 2nd Community BBQ. Tarahne Park. Door prizes, meet the firefighters & paramedics and special guest Thorin, an accredited facility dog with Yukon EMS.
Weekly
Sundays
St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Everyone is welcome.
Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM
St. Atlin Christian Centre Everyone is welcome.
St. Joseph Catholic Mission Holy Mass 3:00 PM St. St. Joseph Catholic Mission.
Mondays
Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM
Atlin Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email
993-4102 atlinarc.coordinator@gmail. com for more info.
Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre
Tuesdays
Tuesday Lunches 11:00 AM Atlin Recreation Centre Not A Set Menu, Every Tuesday Lunch Will Be Different.
Fridays
Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM
Saturdays
Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM
Yukon Communities: Wednesdays AA Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com
ALASKA
HAINES
Sat May 30 - Sun May 31 Raven’s Bowl Haines, Alaska https://www. discgolfscene.com/tournament/ Ravens_Bowl_2026
Wed Jun 10 Dalton City Limits - Keep the Pool Open 6:00 PM Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds Bring your friends, soak up the summer evening, and enjoy live music, good people, and summer vibes in the heart of the fairgrounds. https://www.visithaines. com/events/
First Friday of the month First Friday Event 5:00 PM Join local residents, galleries, museums and artists for a walkabout to visit featured exhibits around town. visithaines.com/events
SKAGWAY
Tues May 26-29 North Woods Writers Symposium North Words brings together aspiring writers from near and far to an intimate gathering in Skagway that includes workshops, panel discussions, readings, great food, and fun activities. For more info email northwordsinfo@gmail.com https:// nwwriterss.com/
Sat Jun 6 Skagway Pride Parade Dedman Stage 6:00 PM To show support for LGBTQIA+ people with a fabulous and fun community celebration that spreads awareness through love and acceptance! For more info email skagwaypridecelebration@
gmail.com https://www.skagway.com/ events
Sat Jun 13 Skagway Marathon Dedman
Stage An amazing race that takes place in the wilderness of Alaska. https:// www.skagway.com/events
Sat Jun 13 + Sun Jun 14 Windball softball Tournament The 2026 tourney will feature men’s and women’s divisions. For details, email skagwaysoftball@gmail.com . https:// www.skagway.com/events
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month First
Wednesday Community Dinner 5:30
PM First Presbyterian Church check in on your neighbors over a filling meal. If you have a dish you would like to share, you are welcome to bring it
Weekly
Wednesdays
Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3. Thursdays
Morning Women’s Prayer 9:30 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Saturdays
Music Saturday 3:00 PM Skagway
Check out ALL EVENTS at whatsupyukon.com
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Tue May 26 Drop-in Sailing 6:30
PM Yukon Breeze Sailing Society An evening of recreational dinghy sailing. We’ll also drop the marks for a bit of a race or so you can practice your skills rounding marks. Depending on conditions, previous sailing experience may be required. http:// www.yukonsailing.com
Tue May 26 Neighbourhood Nature
Walk 7:00 PM Wickstrom Road
Pullout Take part in the Hospital Ridge Nature Walk, a 4 km hike featuring beautiful views and interesting flora in Riverdale. https://yukon.ca/en/wilddiscoveries
Sun May 31 Yukon Party Golf Annual Meadow Lakes Golf Club You’re invited to join the Yukon Party for a round of golf, dinner by Smoke and Sow, auction, prizes and remarks by Premier and Yukon Party leader Currie Dixon. Contact president@ yukonparty.ca
Sat May 30 Boreal Birdie Bash
CWE 1:00 PM Mount McIntyre Disc Golf Course A day of community, confidence, and connection on the course. All Skill Levels Welcome!
https://www.discgolfscene.com/ tournament/Boreal_Birdie_Bash_ CWE_2026
Sat Jun 6 Whitehorse Kid’s Triathlon 9:30 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Our amazing young athletes (ages 5–14) as they swim, bike, and run their way across the finish line. https://www.bit.ly/4exw1MZ
Sat Jun 6 Golf Invitational - For Kids, For Families, For Hunger 10:00 AM Mountain View Golf Club A day of golf, community, and impact as we come together to support kids, families, and food security across the Yukon. This 18-hole charity tournament benefits local community organizations. https://www.32auctions.com/ GKFH2026
Sat Jun 6 Osprey Odyssey Disc Golf
Tournament Solstice Disc Golf Park Random doubles teams, played on the tournament course. Casual and social event vibes, great chance to meet other competitors. https://www. discgolfscene.com/
Sun Jun 7 2026 Kidney Walk 11:00
AM Robert Service Campground Fundraise, as each contribution makes a life-changing difference - a vital
lifeline—fueling real-time support, life-saving research, and strong advocacy for everyone affected by kidney disease. https://kidneywalk.ca
Sat Jun 13 Outdoor Navigation
I - Map & Compass 10:00 AM Magnusson Trailhead Parking & Hidden Lakes Learn and practice the skills required to navigate in the bush using topographic maps and compass. https://www.bushcraftyukon.com/
Sat Jun 13 Whitehorse Brain Tumour
Walk 9:30 AM Robert Service
Campground Registration starts at 9:30am, Walk starts at 11:00am
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM True
North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 7:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00 PM
Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Muay Thai Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00
PM Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM True
North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Spring Fusion Yoga/Qigong 5:30 PM Centred - Yin yoga for deep connective tissue release. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. karenbaxter@hotmail.com
Ladies Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Tuesdays
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to
find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Specifically designed for the retired population, but open to anyone.
Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM
Whitehorse United Church Drop-in, no registration required, everyone is welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Leisure Hiking - ElderActive 1:00PM
ElderActive Recreation Association
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM
Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40 PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM Takhini
Elementary Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. whitehorsearchery.com/schedule
Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@gmail.com
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Wednesdays
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Strength & Conditioning 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
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Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Keep Fit 10:00 AM Church of the Northern Apostles Come stretch and breathe with us - only $5.00
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Strength & Conditioning 12:00
PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00 PM
Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight
Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Fitness Hiking - ElderActive 12:30PM
ElderActive Recreation Association
Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00
PM Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive Intermediate Hiking 1:00
PM ElderActive Recreation Association
Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Women’s No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 5:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM True
North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 5:30
PM Northern Strength Academy
Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts
PM Spinning classes 6:15 PM True
North Spinning at Better Bodies
Indoor Range Night 7:00 PM
Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club
Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Thursdays
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.
Inclusive for all levels
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.
Inclusive for all levels.
Yoga - ElderActive 10:00 AM Northern
Lights School of Dance
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.
Inclusive for all levels
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM Takhini
Elementary Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.
whitehorsearchery.com/schedule
Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals (No-Gi) 7:00
PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Fridays
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Strength & Conditioning 7:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Muay Thai Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight
Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00
PM Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Saturdays
Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Strength & Conditioning 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 11:00 AM
Eight Days Martial Arts
Open Mat 12:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Sundays
AM Spinning classes 10:00 AM True North Spinning at Better Bodies
WELLNESS LISTINGS
Mon May 25 Grief Walking Group 5:30 PM Centennial Bridge A gentle 4.5km walk on the Millenium TrailFresh air and movement can help in times of grief. https://hospiceyukon. net/en/2026/04/22/grief-walkinggroup-outdoor/ Monthly
Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon. events/4en
Mondays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program - Yukon Health and Social Services
AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509
Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom
– ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
Smart Recovery 7:00 PM 509 Sarah Steele Building a supportive meeting with others seeking recovery help.
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Sacred Heart - Rear Entrance - basement Tuesdays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 6:00
PM 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call 867667-7002 for more details
AA Happy Hour Ladies Group (W, A) 6:15 PM Inclusion Yukon
Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-907-2071
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)
8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call 867-334-1725 for more details
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
Al-Anon 12:00 PM 407 Black Street, downstairs Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
AA No Puffin (C, A) 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
AA Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory
Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation
Army 311 Black St
Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-907-2071
Fridays
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society - The Cache
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! DropIn. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower access.
Community Kitchen 5:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
AA Whitehorse Group
was upset and worried about Pete’s partying, so he had already purchased a plane ticket to Peace River, and when he got there he was going to inform management about Pete’s shenanigans.
When I finally arrived in Peace River, management didn’t seem to be too perturbed. They asked me what happened and I told them what we all had done.
After it was all over, Bob still had a job, Pete was fired and I was hired back the following season. In fact, when I had started to help Pete, I had already put in a full shift. All the time I was helping him, I was on overtime. When my check arrived, they had paid me time and a half for that evening.
A day or two after the night out with Pete. I was informed that I would be driving a truck hauling a campshack back to Peace River. In the lead would be Orville, in a water truck that was also hauling a shack.
Before we left, Orville showed us his two latest purchases. First was a 40-ounce bottle of whiskey, which you couldn’t purchase in Alberta at that time.
The second purchase was a husky pup that was just a few months old. Everyone agreed that he was likely one of most handsome huskies that we had ever seen and his paws looked like snowshoes. Another thing that we noticed was that he didn’t seem to be well endowed in the smarts department.
I was second in line, driving the mechanics truck. In the third truck was my war buddy, Tom, driving the service truck that was pulling the office.
We would have a 700-mile Mackenzie Highway journey of which 650 miles were dusty gravel. With no impaired driving laws at that time, the spirits flowed to keep the mud washed out of their yaps. We finally reached the paved highway around 24 hours after we had left Yellowknife. In the North during the 60s, when you found pavement that usually meant that you were getting close to civilization, and when you did
get to civilization you could bet that the law wasn’t far away.
We would learn that there was a popular coffee shop in the Manning Hotel, with a perfect view of the highway … a real comfy place for the RCMP to sit and have coffee.
We got through Manning and about a mile south of town when all three of us were overtaken by a police cruiser.
Orville and Tom had an immediate problem. Impaired driv-
ing laws didn’t exist, but there were strict booze-carrying laws—especially booze from another jurisdiction.
As the officers dealt with Orville in the lead, I walked back to check on Tom because I knew he had a mickey of some kind of hootch. Now remember, Tom was a World War II veteran, and in war you learn that your
best defence is an immediate offence.
I found Tom standing in the ditch chugalugging the entire bottle of hootch. After finishing, he wiped his mouth with the back of his shirt sleeve and then flung the bottle into the bush. He looked at me with a defiant snarl and said, “There’s no bloody way that I’m going to let them have any of my booze.”
We were all given a minor ticket of some sort, which the company paid.
When we got to Peace River, Orville flashed his 40-ounce bottle of whiskey. I asked him how in the world the RCMP missed finding such a big bottle when they searched his truck. He said he put it under a blanket on the seat, and the dog was lying on it. When the RCMP started searching the cab, the handsome little mutt refused to move.
With our trip over, it was time for a moneyed-up teenager and the AIC finance company to be partners on a new Ford pickup.
If that poor little pickup had been an animal, I would have been in the hoosegow for animal cruelty. It was criminal the way I treated that pickup.
The summer of 69 was like no other. Bryan Adams was 100 percent correct … Those were the best days of my life. n
A husky pup
Canned goods out of the cookhouse pantry
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