What's Up Yukon, November 19, 2025 by What's Up Yukon

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AMOVING ROCKS AND ROCKING MINDS

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t 412 Main St. in Whitehorse, there is a regal two-storey log house called the Taylor House, after its original owners (of the famed goldrush Taylor and Drury stores). It was lovingly restored by the Yukon government and, during the tenure of Commissioner Doug Phillips, it became the Ofﬁce of the Commissioner of Yukon, currently the ofﬁce of Madam Commissioner Adeline Kh’ayàdê Webber.

Built in 1934, it was a family residence until 1969 when it became the ofﬁces of the Yukon Chamber of Mines (YCM), which is a non-proﬁt fellowship of mining and support industries and of business, geology and prospector types who are in favour of (and hands-on supportive of) responsible mining in the Yukon.

shimmer when the coffee pot was turned on.

The following bit of history I am about to share occurred at the Taylor House around 1999, when I was working as the ofﬁce manager at the YCM. The executive director was Dennis Ouellette; and the president was Dr. Lee Pigage, both of whom I gained a great deal of respect for as they were unfailingly wise and knowledgeable advocates for responsible mining.

It is a lovely log house on a double lot. The house was built long ago using materials from the 1930s, such as two-wire electrical and single-pane glass windows.

I brought my concerns to the board, on occasion, as I often got shocks from turning on the lights, or I watched the lights dim and

With uncharacteristic haste, the board voted to sell the building and lot to the Yukon government at market rates, buy another building on Third Avenue and Strickland Street, and then they all went to the bush for their prospecting, staking, developing, surveying and general rockbusting activities. I got them to agree to a $600 petty-cash contingency fund with which, somehow, I would get 30 years of accumulated rocks carried up from the basement and brought over to the new building.

Of course, nobody would expect that every rock in the base-

ment would be brought over to the new place. I went to the basement with Al Doherty, one of the directors, and asked him to identify which rocks we needed to keep, and then I would leave the rest there in the basement for the government to deal with. He looked genuinely shocked and told me, in no uncertain terms, that every single rock was too valuable to leave behind and that they should all be packed up and moved.

I was more than a little shocked when I jokingly muttered, “Good thing I didn’t ask you about the rocks in the back yard.”

“I nearly forgot about those

PHOTO: Supplied by Patty O’Brien

Patty O’Brien

Patty at the Canada Games Centre on Family Day, 2025

Moving

ones!” he exclaimed and marched up the stairs and out the back door where he proclaimed, with a sweep of his arm, “All these rocks in the yard have to be brought to the new location as well!” Then off to the bush he went.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. I recalled a friend of mine complaining that her son was given community-service hours but there was no place for him to serve. I had nothing to lose so I called up the youth probation ofﬁce and asked if youth could serve their hours working for a non-proﬁt association. When they said ”Yes,” my enthusiasm kicked into full throttle.

I told her she could send all her big, brawny boys with outstanding community-service hours, to the YCM, along with their paperwork, and I would help them burn off those hours by packing rocks. She agreed to this plan and the very next day boys started to show up with their sheets for logging hours, and they began packing rocks out of the basement in Dairyland crates.

The boys worked hard, hour after hour, hauling rocks up from the basement and putting those heavy crates into the back of Joe Lindsay’s truck. Joe was a member of the Chamber; a real easygoing guy who worked great with the kids. He came back to the Chamber one day, after dropping off a load of rocks with the kids. I noticed that one kid had a bit of mustard on the corner of his mouth. Later, after the kids left, I asked Joe if he had taken them out for burgers. He confessed that he had and I heaved a sigh of relief.

“Joe,” I said, “I’ve got a budget of six hundred dollars cash to spend on this project, and we

don’t have any expenses. It’ll look bad for me. How about you bring me receipts for any food you buy for the lads. And I also want to see lots of gas receipts too!”

Joe was already donating his truck, his time and his patience and kindness with the lads. And this way I got to spend nearly the whole budget. Those kids were working really hard and I felt we should at least replace the calories they were burning up by packing all those rocks.

Some crates of rocks went to Indian Affairs, in their yard. Most went to the new Chamber building. And every day those big, burly boys would stroll up Main Street to come pack more rocks. I told them, “Lads, if I come down these

stairs, you better be either packing rocks or studying rocks.” Then I picked up a rock and talked about its geology, its name, where it could be mined and what the mineral was used for. They got the hint. I went back upstairs and the rock packing continued, truckload after truckload.

While they worked, each one would come across a rock they wanted to learn more about, so they set it aside. Each time I walked down the stairs to the basement, the lads all stopped packing rocks, walked quickly over to retrieve their chosen rock and studied it intently. Then I would go into the geology of each sample and talk about the qualities, like crystals or striations, its

strength, its origins and its uses. Pretty soon all those guys could pick up a rock and be able to identify some of its minerals and features.

Every day, those lads came and worked off dozens of hours. One day, two lads were walking up the road to the Chamber building while I was in the yard out front. One kid (a regular) said, “He wants to pack rocks. Can he pack rocks?”

“Sure!” I said. “Just give me your paperwork and I’ll make sure you get credit for these hours.”

The kid shufﬂed a bit and shyly replied, “I don’t have any paperwork. I don’t have any community-service hours to serve. I just want to pack rocks.” ■

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NEIL McDONALD HAD A FARM

Neil McDonald had a farm

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And on his farm he had a caribou

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And on his farm he had a moose

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And on his farm he had a wolf E-I-E-I-O

And on his farm he had a rabbit

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And on his farm he had a lynx

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And on his farm he had a marten

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And on his farm he had a mink E-I-E-I-O

And on his farm he had a goose E-I-E-I-O

And on his farm he had a beaver E-I-E-I-O

And on his farm he had a muskrat

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When I was a kid, this Elder gave me a Gwich‛in name, CHIH AHAA. Translated, it means “walking ahead.”

And on his farm he had a wolverine

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And on his farm he had a porcupine

Allan Benjamin

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.

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MADAME TREMBLAY

A young FrenchCanadian woman hummed softly to herself as she prepared the evening meal in her mother’s kitchen

Her mama’s voice broke into Émilie Fortin’s thoughts:

“Émilie! We have a guest coming for supper. From the North … Alaska, I think.”

“Okay, Mama. I’ll make a little extra.”

“Better make plenty extra,” came her mother’s voice again. “He’s a very big man. Rough, too. You saw him back home in Quebec, some years ago. You were only a child then. He left to go adventuring and is here only for a short visit. His name is PierreNolasque Tremblay.”

The family gathered round the big table. As the food was being trundled from the kitchen to the dining room, their guest arrived.

Now, the females of the household stopped their chatter as they went about their work and cast sly glances at the stranger. Even Mrs. Fortin could ﬁnd nothing to say. For this young man, though he’d left Quebec as an innocent young lumberjack, had returned as something else—something wild—raw but conﬁdent. It was as if he had brought the very spirit of that far-off land with him.

He sat down to eat, silent as the rest. His eyes followed the full ﬁgure of Émilie Fortin, as she carried food from the kitchen and cleared the table after each course. When she sat down, he stared unashamedly at her pretty dark-skinned features, and she stared back with mischievous brown eyes. A message as old as time ﬂashed between them in a

silent rhythm ...

When they ﬁnished the meal, the family asked this Nolasque Tremblay to recount some of his adventures. He stood up, taking a small leather pouch from his vest pocket, loosening the top tie and then turning it upside down. A stream of gold nuggets clattered loudly onto the hard surface of the table, and sharp intakes of breath made the only other sounds. They gaped at the gleaming treasure spread out before them.

Everyone knew, though they had never seen it before, that this had to be gold. Not taking their eyes off it, they waited for the tall young Frenchman to speak.

Part One of Two

to Émilie Fortin, then 22, and she accepted. She knew she married both him and the land that he talked about constantly with so many a wave of his arm to the north. So, into the very heart of this unmapped, savage frontier, Émilie Tremblay accompanied her husband, in the spring of l894.

Leaving all of her skeptical, perhaps-envious friends and her tearful mother, Émilie left with Jack on the great adventure.

Nolasque Tremblay, known as Jack Tremblay in the Yukon, had left his native province of Quebec at the age of 21. He eventually wandered west and then north into the valley of the Yukon River, arriving in that unknown land in l886.

dogs.A mountain blizzard blew in and Émilie awoke to ﬁnd herself unable to move. She was completely covered with heavy, wet snow. She managed to free one arm and cut a hole in the side of the tent. The dogs freed themselves and went out through the opening. Their excited barking woke up the members of another travelling party who came over and shovelled Émilie out of her predicament.

He ﬁt right into the lifestyle there and soon gained a reputation as a true follower of the Code of the North. Ever ready to help a friend, generous, honest, physically tough—these were the traits of the white men wandering up and down the creeks and rivers of Alaska and the Yukon. All of them, including Jack, were looking for gold.

At this time, the world was in the grip of economic recession, so $1,000 constituted a sizable fortune. Anyhow, it was only by chance that he wandered into Cohoes, New York, where he met his future bride. By now he was 33 years old.He quickly proposed

Across the continent by train to Vancouver, then by ship to Juneau, Alaska, went Jack and Émilie—arriving there on March 30. They hired a small boat to take them up the Lynn Canal to Wilson Post. From there, they walked along the Dyea trail to the foot of the notyet-famous Chilkoot Pass. Three wild-looking Chilkat First Nations packers carried most of the gear.

The Tremblays didn’t run into all the troubles that terrorized the greenhorns who came in later during the Gold Rush, but they did have some exciting moments. A few miles from Wilson Post, Jack turned back to retrieve some forgotten items, leaving his wife alone in the tent—except for two

Then they climbed the snow-covered Chilkoot Pass and slid on their backsides down the other side, to the edge of Crater Lake. The following day they reached Lake Bennett and camped there for several weeks while Jack and his men built two boats.

At last, the ice broke up and they set out. They ﬂoated across a chain of lakes and short rivers until they came to the dreaded Miles Canyon and Whitehorse Rapids. Here, Émilie got out and walked along the cliffs above the river, while Jack and the others shot through the rapids with the boats. They ate ﬁsh, greasy bear meat, porcupine, sea-gull eggs, berries—whatever the land provided. Émilie cooked with their meager utensils, and at night they slept in a small tent on shore. At the time, she didn’t fully realize the dangers of this 700-mile journey, because her husband Jack was so well-versed in the hazards of wilderness travel. For the newlyweds, the whole trip was a delightful experience. In later years, Émilie recalled her feelings:

“This ﬁrst trip down the Yukon

River remains in my memory—full of romance, joy and love. There was nothing like it in all the world.”

All along their journey, they encountered Indigenous Peoples at their ﬁshing and hunting camps and along the river. They realized that the Yukon was populated after all. (When this story was written, the term First Nations had not been invented yet.)

At Fort Selkirk, a First Nations man came upon Émilie sitting alone while her husband talked to the trader. The man sold her a ﬁsh, then stayed by, staring at her in wonder. Jack came back and spoke to him in Chinook (Chinook was the universal language of the North, being a mixture of French, English and native languages—about 300 words in all). The First Nations man wanted to know if Émilie was “Jack’s little girl.”

“No,” said Jack. “She is my little wife.”

They passed the mouth of the Klondike River—as yet only a landmark—letting them know they had 50 miles to go. No one in the party could have envisioned the wild town that would spring up on that spot, just two years later. The Tremblays arrived at Hän: Ch’ëdähdëk (Forty Mile) on June l6, l894.

The town had a few saloons. A preacher and his wife lived there, and the rest of the inhabitants were eccentric bachelors or else “lived in sin” with First Nations women. Some of these ladies were greatly curious to see young Émilie, one of the ﬁrst white women in that part of the country. She spoke of it in later years:

“Although they were friendly enough, I was apprehensive, for they would touch me on the back, pull at my long skirt and murmur among themselves. The next day, they came again to admire me; they wouldn’t sit down but stared curiously as if I were a caged animal.” ■

PHOTO: Supplied by Sam Holloway

Freelance with Sam Holloway

Sam Holloway is a widower who alternates between his cabins at Marsh Lake and Ross River.

Madame Tremblay on Miller Creek, 1895

ART SHOWS

Until Nov 29 Aurora Blossoms –Celebration of Colour by Isabelle Haggerty Arts Underground An exploration of contrast, an interplay between the abstract and the tangible, the wild and the serene. https://www.artsunderground.ca/ exhibition-archive/aurora-blossoms

Until Nov 29 WIP Winter in Progress by Krystle Silverfox Arts Underground WIP pays homage to the processes of art creation, snow days, and never really knowing when a painting is complete. https:// www.artsunderground.ca/exhibitionarchive/wip-winter-in-progress

Until Nov 30 2025 Longlist Yukon Prize for Visual Arts Arts Underground View work from artists Michel Gignac, Megan

Guná Jensen, Jeffrey Langille, Matthew Lien, Joyce Majiski, Helen O’Conner, and Omar Reyna. https:// www.artsunderground.ca/

LIVE MUSIC

Sat Nov 22 Fierbois 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Fierbois with special appearance by Yukon string players. Musicians Caitlin Broms-Jacobs (oboe) and Madeline Hildebrand (piano), Meaning “proud wood,” it references the core material of their instruments. https:// whitehorseconcerts.com

Sat Nov 22 Snow Ball 2025!! 7:30 PM Old Fire Hall Celebrate with us at the Big Band Snow Ball! Tickets are just $20 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. https://www. bigband.ca/

Thu Nov 27 Jazz in the HallSarah Hamilton 6:30 PM Old Fire Hall Learn, listen & jam - Educational vignette with jazz aficionado Steve Gedrose and featuring The Sarah Hamilton Quintet, and more jazz ‘n blues! https://jazzyukon.ca/about/hall

Thu Nov 27 Steel Cut OatsSmall Resistance 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre An evening of indie pop and local legend. Steel Cut Oats is a three-piece, female-fronted band, along with Daniel Janke – Small Resistance performing songs from Songs of Small Resistance (2022). https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/steel-cut-oats-w-smallresistance

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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

Mon Nov 17 Life Drawing

Sessions 6:30 PM Arts

Underground Join in this opportunity to practice your life drawing of a live model in a casual setting. The model will be guided through short and long poses. Build skills, practice, learn from others, and draw from life! https://www.artsunderground.ca/

Tue Nov 18 Holiday Door Swag

Design 6:30 PM Rickys All Day Grill Whitehorse A festive workshop, design and assemble beautiful door swag that’s perfect for your front door or as a heartfelt gift. https:// whatsupyukon.events/88f895

Tue Nov 18 GEOscience Public Open House 3:00 PM Kwanlin

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Fri Nov 28 Les Hay Babies –Tintamarre! 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre As part of Coup de Cœur Francophone 2025, sparkling, multifaceted folk-rock for over a decade, renewing their musical proposition with each new release. https://yukonartscentre.com/whatson/les-hay-babies-tintamarre/ Fri Nov 28 Starlight Soiree 7:30 PM Kopper King & Neighbours Pub Featuring Steel Cut Oats, Disclosure Party, Pink House, 3 bands, 1/4 Moon, and YOU adds up to 1 fine evening of music and dancing

Fri Dec 5 + Sat Dec 6 YCC Winter

Showcase: Blue Spruce 7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Featuring 3 of our choirs: Conﬂuence

Chorus, Persephone Singers and The Neptunes with support from Alluvia Voices. The world premier of Blue Spruce Carol along with words by local story-teller, Sharon Shorty and music by Ben JohnstonUrey. https://www.yukonchoir.ca/ upcoming-events

Sun Dec 7 Festive Strings 2:00

PM Whitehorse United Church

Classical favourites with a winter or holiday theme, performed by our local professionals and

Intermediate Jam - Bluegrass & Old Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion bi-weekly 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 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House

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

Mon Nov 17 Lunch & LearnPassion to Paddle to Publish 12:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace An inspiring session with Whitehorse entrepreneur, paddler, and writer Wendy Morrison.

Dun Cultural Centre Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event (no Registration is required) to learn more about Yukon exploration and mining. Take in talks and panels, explore the Annual Yukon Geoscience Trade Show and more.

Wed Nov 19 Adapting Southern Bioengineering for Northern Rivers 12:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre

Wed Nov 19 Words Out LoudNovember 7:00 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon An open mic event series for writers and readers alike, this month featuring Trina Moyles & Natalie Pendergast.

Thu Nov 20 Paint n’ Sip - with a twist! 6:30 PM Ricky’s All Day Grill Whitehorse Paint your own wine glass and assemble a mini cheese board while you sip and socialize. https://whatsupyukon.events/d6e

Thu Nov 20 BAH Humbug Cocktail Party 6:30 PM The Jim Smith Building Live music, food, cash bar, door prizes & your first look at the trees—entry by donation. https://yhf. ca/events/

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TWAS IT FLUKE OR FATE?

When we moved into Mendenhall, we never imagined we’d become homeowners

he ﬁrst two and a half years after I brought Pam up to the Yukon, we lived “dry”; that’s to say, no running water and very limited electricity. A combination of small dry cabins and campers. We ended up in a larger dry cabin in Mendenhall that was actually very nice, with an amazing view.

I remember the day we moved in there. Pam danced in circles, with her arms outstretched, saying, “Look! I can’t even touch the walls!” We were very comfortable as winter settled in.

Pam was hired as the branch manager of one of our local sample prep labs and was given a personal-use truck. I was hired as, basically, the assistant manager and had the use of a brand-new

Mendenhall. He would have the cabin moved for us to his new lot, which he did. After that, things got really weird all of a sudden. Pam and I were working in the busiest exploration season the Yukon had ever seen and we were run off our feet—12- to 14hour workdays, six to seven days a week, for months on end.

It was after one of those long shifts that we came home to ﬁnd a two-page list of “new rules” taped to our front door. The last line said, “As long as you abide by these rules, we’ll continue to get along just ﬁne!”

We were sitting in Irene’s Place (the now-since-closed pub/restaurant/convenience store), having a beer and chatting with Irene about all of the strange things going on since the cabin had been moved, when this gentleman came in to buy a six-pack. He overheard some of what we were saying and said, “When you’re done dealing with him and his BS, I’ve got a brand-new standalone rental house that I’m about to start renting.” He went on to tell us that it was fully electric, full kitchen and bathroom, dogfriendly and would be available in the next couple of weeks.

F-350 ﬂat deck. Kermit was ﬁnally retired to garbage runs, after doing his job exceptionally well. We had paid $500 for him, so he owed us nothing at that point.

One day, the next spring, the owner of our rental cabin decided to sell his property and buy a different one on the far side of

“When can we see it?” we asked.

“How about right now? It’s right next door.”

We had a look and loved the place, the little house, as it was affectionately called. Things got progressively worse with our then-current landlord after we gave him legal notice that we were moving, so we ended up parking our truck camper next to the little house and living in it for a couple of weeks until the house was ready for us.

Al, our new landlord, became more of a friend than a landlord.

Part Two of Three

He came over to visit at least four or ﬁve times a week and we’d jam with our acoustics and tell each other tall tales. Al joined us for a turkey dinner just about every Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. He truly was a dear friend and we miss him terribly at times.

On New Year’s Eve, 2017, Al came over to celebrate and ring in the new year with us. Before he left to go back to the “big house,” he dropped all of his keys on the coffee table, told us he had to go away and made us promise to “take care of” his stuff. This was not unusual and we promised to do so. He called us the next afternoon from a payphone in Alberta and told us to go and retrieve the key for the big house that he’d left in the door lock. That was the last time we ever saw him or spoke with him.

After a couple of weeks, I went inside the big house for the very ﬁrst time. I went in to remove things that had gone “off” in the fridge and, a couple of weeks after that, went back to remove more food that was rotting. The big house was very nice, even if it was a bit messy. We didn’t touch a thing.

One day in the spring we came home to ﬁnd that the sheriff had left his card in both front doors and asked us to get in touch. When we met with him at the court house, he served us both with a Petition for Foreclosure and gave us two additional copies for Al, should he ever show up again, which, of course, he never did. I made a difﬁcult decision to report to the police that Al was a missing person.

In mid-August of 2018, Pam and

I had a lovely wedding ceremony on the deck of the big house. We had friends and family from the Yukon and from down south; from the U.S. and even as far away as Europe, who came in for the event. At the time, we made a decision to temporarily move into the big house. We cleaned up the little house so we could house guests there, parked the ﬁfth wheel over by it, for more guests, and I turned the deck into a stage. We had the wedding and reception and then a couple of days of a live music festival, with dozens of people camped in the yard and with awesome live music. It was wonderful.

At the end of the dance, the northern lights showed up to enthral our guests and, seemingly, to bless our marriage.

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The view from our outhouse at the cabin, with Kermit resting

New Year’s Eve in the little house in 2017

Thu Nov 20 Frankenstein 7:00

PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Oscarwinning director Guillermo del Toro’s visually sumptuous adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece finds Oscar Isaac as the brilliant scientist whose unearthly creation, eerily and ingeniously conjured by Jacob Elordi, blurs the boundaries between life, death, and madness. https://yukonartscentre.com/whatson/frankenstein/

Thu Nov 20 Trivia Night 7:00 PM

The Guild Hall Join the Yukon Roller Derby in a night of trivia, laughs and community fun! Challenge your friends, ﬂex your memory muscles, and compete for some stellar prizes.

Fri Nov 21 Barn Dance featuring the Fiddleheads 6:30 PM Yukon Transportation Museum A family fun night of fiddling and called dancesNo partner or experience needed — everyone’s welcome to join the fun! https://whatsupyukon.events/f2r

Fri Nov 21 After Dark SeriesCribbage Edition 2 8:00 PM Yukon Brewing A crib doubles tournament - sign up with a friend and compete to win prizes! https://whatsupyukon. events/cup

Sat Nov 22 ArtisaNord 9:30 AM CSSC Mercier & Commission

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Unique creations of local artists and artisans in a festive atmosphere. Children’s face painting, a stilt performance, and a rafﬂe for a chance to win gift certificates. https://www.afy.ca/evenement/ artisanord

Sat Nov 22 Christmas Bazaar and Lunch 10:00 AM Hellaby Hall Holiday baking, crafts, preserves. Lunch of soup, sandwiches, cookies, and coffee. Info: email judy.m.greenhill53@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/p/ChristChurch-Cathedral-WhitehorseYukon-61573018628689/

Sat Nov 22 Re:Design 8 - The Craft Fair 11:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Featuring beautiful, artisan-made products created with discarded/salvaged materials. Come shop for holiday gifts or pick up something for yourself.

Sat Nov 22 Midnight Moose Market - Christmas Market 2025 12:00 PM Elks Lodge 306 A warm inviting atmosphere, shop a wide variety of vendors with incredible handmade goods!

Sat Nov 22 All Local Comedy Night 8:00 PM The Guild Hall

All local comedy, enjoy the salty stylings of veteran comedians Steph Aubé, Brenda Barnes and Steve McGovern! https://yukonartscentre. com/

Sat Nov 22 Slay Ride - Whitehorse

Queer Party 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

A dazzling night of drag, beats, and sexy magic. Sensational seductress Bliss coming all the way up from Vancouver serving up high-energy glamour & draglesque.

Sun Nov 23 From the North – A Writing Workshop 9:30 AM (inperson) 11:30 AM Online Email yukonwordssociety@gmail.com for more info.

Sun Nov 23 Welcome Home Peregrino 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library New peregrinos giving us a presentation of their adventures as well as offering an opportunity for others sharing and asking questions

Sun Nov 23 Movie Night 6:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Womens Centre Come watch the screening of Radioactive or Ask for Jane. Snacks and drinks provided with entry by donation. RSVP to dropin@ vfwomenscentre.com

Sun Nov 23 Mysteries of the Keyhole House 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Canada’s master illusionists, Ted and Marion Outerbridge - family friendly illusions with a spine-tingling true tale that’s captivated over 30 million viewers worldwide. https://yukonartscentre. com

Mon Nov 24 MCY Winter Bazaar 10:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Community donations, toys, clothing and much more for anyone in need! Come by and pick up what you need for the festivities this season! All items are free!

Mon Nov 24 Return to Falls Film Tour 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Shares Elder Betty Ross’s emotional story, revealing the trauma and resilience of Indigenous children.https:// kwanlindunculturalcentre.com/

Mon Nov 24 Trivia Night (Members & Signed in Guests) 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Topics- Movember, World War 1, Famous Canadian Battles, Sports, This month in History, General Info. Play in-person or from home, bring an electronic device to play on. Cash prizes (in-person only)

Tue Nov 25 Newcomer Event

10:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon New to the Yukon or Canada? Come meet some new people and learn about services and resources available to you!

Tue Nov 25 Design Resin

Holiday Ornaments 6:30 PM Ricky’s All Day Grill

Whitehorse Design and pour 3 unique resin ornaments inspired by the holidays. Perfect to add to your tree or give as a gift! https:// whatsupyukon.events/h4b

Wed Nov 26 Visual Meet-Up 5:30

PM Whitehorse Public Library A relaxed, artist-driven gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Yukon artists, share your recent work, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

Wed Nov 26 Canada Revenue Agency Benefit Outreach Info Session Faro 9:00 AM Town of Faro Learn about the CRA, get assistance with printing and accessing income tax slips, update your information, we will answer questions about benefits and credits. Arrive with your social insurance # and 1 piece of photo ID.

Wed Nov 26 Trans Awareness Week - A Story We All Know + The Matrix 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre A double bill featuring both local and classic Transgender art! A Story We All Know - Part 2000s period piece, part delusional fanfiction, part homage to Trans icons. The Matrix - the cult classic that redefined both cinema and queer symbolism. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule

Wed Nov 26 Bootstrapping Your Business 11:30 AM Online Nick Quain, seasoned founder and VP of Venture at Invest Ottawa, for a fast-paced, practical session on how successful entrepreneurs build and scale startups from the ground up—without deep pockets.

Wed Nov 26 Embossed Tin Ornaments Workshop 6:00 PM Arts Underground Learn how to create low relief, high relief, rounded relief and engraving on recycled tin. https://www.artsunderground.ca/ events

Wed Nov 26 An Evening of Conversation with Waubeshig Rice & Ivan Coyote 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Waubgeshig Rice of the Wasauksing First Nation, author of the short story collection Midnight Sweatlodge and the novels Legacy, Moon of the Crusted Snow, and Moon of the Turning Leaves. https://yukonartscentre.com

Thu Nov 27 YTM Speaker Series - Kate Fisher 5:30 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Join one of the authors of Tales, Trials and Triumphs: Echoes of Atlin for an engaging and enlightening talk on the transportation history of Atlin, B.C. Admission by donation - light refreshments provided.

Thu Nov 27 Understanding Finance for Small Businesses & Non-Profits Workshop 9:00 AM NorthLight Innovation Learn how to read statements, monitor budgets, and collaborate effectively with finance staff, boards, and funders. https://whitehorsechamber.ca/

Fri Nov 28 Angel Investing 101

5:00 PM NorthLight Innovation

A hands-on seminar with experienced investors who will provide workbooks, templates and checklists to explore the steps required to become a successful angel investor. yukonventureangels.

Fri Nov 28 Seniors’ Soiree - 2025

6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A festive evening filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and community spirit. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by Belly of the Bison, complemented by live music from The Rubies.

Fri Nov 28 - Sun Nov 30 Board Game Convention - DEFCON 4

6:00 PM The Guild Hall A relaxed three-day board game convention - for all levels of experience with board games, offering a large library of games, dedicated play areas, multiple board game teachers and a chance to meet other local enthusiasts. http://www.defcon4.ca

Sat Nov 29 Winterpine Market

2025 10:00 AM Whistle Bend Elementary School Concession goodies for sale. Come support your many local artisans! Doors open at 9:30am for seniors and those requiring assistance

Sat Nov 29 Linocut Card

Making Workshop 5:30 PM Arts Underground Make your own holiday cards and learn the print process using linoleum blocks, cutting tools, and an old school printing press. https://www. artsunderground.ca/events

Sat Nov 29 Christmas Kickoff

7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre

A fun, fabulous, family friendly Christmas show, featuring VA band, dancers, live music, fun dancing, and wonderful story telling. https:// yukonartscentre.com

Mon Dec 1 Basecamp Pitches 6:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Investors, ecosystem partners, entrepreneurs will pitch their ventures to a panel of investors, community partners, and peers, a three-day investment readiness program/workshop. https:// yukonventureangels.ca

Tue Dec 2 Adult ESL Conversation Club 5:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library A FREE language exchange and practice speaking English with games and activities

Fri Dec 5 Winterval Santa Parade & Tree Lighting 6:00 PM Whitehorse Main Street Whitehorse Winterval Santa Parade and Tree Lighting and culminating in the City of Whitehorse Tree Lighting around 7pm at the end of the parade!

MONTHLY

First Thursdays Pinetree Quilters

7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church.

2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00

PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net

2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam

7:00 PM Golden Age Society

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.

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 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 Monthly

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 game for four players, two on each team, As a member you

Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang 6:15 Queer Yukon SocietyThe Cache 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 Church of the Northern Apostles. Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age

Gabrielle Dupont is an adventurous spirit who loves to travel across the territory to discover

BREAKING THE ICE AT VALERIE LAKE

Valerie Lake, a great winter destination for ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat biking and more

Valerie Lake is a small alpine lake located by the Mount Sima and Copper Haul roads in Whitehorse. I ﬁrst read about it in the popular book Whitehorse & Area Hikes & Bikes from Yukon Conservation Society. On ﬁrst going in the summer, on a reconnaissance hiking trip, it proved to be a beautiful, quaint little lake. At that time, I promised myself to be back in winter on a hunch that this would be a great ice-skating lake, and it absolutely was. On dark winter days, I would rush to the lake after work, skating under the last bit of light and making the trek by headlamp back to the car. I skated on Valerie Lake by myself, with friends or with a partner.

Why Valerie Lake is a prime ice-skating destination

It’s a small, intimate lake. At roughly 4.5 acres, Valerie Lake is half the size of the smaller Hidden

Lakes in Riverdale, and a quarter of the size of Ice Lake by the Whitehorse airport. But it’s also twice as big as Paddy’s Pond in Hillcrest, or 54 times the size of a Whistle Bend lot. Not too small, not too big.

And in terms of icing, smaller lakes freeze much sooner than larger ones. But too small of a lake and it feels like you “already toured the building” pretty fast on your skate. It’s also perched at a higher altitude than most local ponds, which also promotes an earlier freeze-up. Valerie Lake can often be safely skated on by mid-November.

Speaking of safety, it’s a good idea to bring a battery-powered drill and do a few drill tests through the ice. If it’s not four

inches (10 centimetres) thick, get off and come back after a particularly cold night. If the ice is thick enough, grab your shovel and get to work. Going early enough in the season and before any major snowstorm, you might experience the joy of ﬁnding bare ice on the lake. Or maybe some adventurous skaters will have been there before you, leaving the lake ready to skate on. In that case, buy yourself a lottery ticket.

The lake environment is worth mentioning, too. In winter, the forest floor is filled with animal tracks from squirrels, grouse, snowshoe hare, fox and the occasional lynx and wolf. In the left corner of the lake is a tiny creek inflow, as well as a large creek outflow in the opposite corner.

The creek outﬂow seems to remain open all winter (no matter the frigid temperatures), so it’s a good spot to observe birds and also discover tracks from animals seeking the open water.

And lastly, Valerie Lake is fairly accessible if you don’t mind a short, pleasant hike. At the lake, some generous souls left a picnic table for everyone to enjoy. It’s a great spot to go with friends and family, even if not everyone wants to ice skate, as there are plenty of other activities to stay busy with.

If you are walking to the lake, you can keep going along the same trail, following the creek for a bit and then climbing towards a canyonlike upper view of the area. It’s also possible to cross-country ski or go on a fat bike, looping

down the powerline trail by the outflow creek and then back to the Copper Haul Road. This must also be a good ice-fishing lake given the number of fishing holes I find on winter visits.

Getting to Valerie Lake

From Whitehorse, drive south to Mount Sima Road. Once on the road, keep an eye on your odometer and drive roughly three kilometres. There, on the right and at the end of a curb, you will ﬁnd a large pullout to park your car. Parking is generally good for my little 2WD Toyota, but after a heavy snow you may want to wait for other (heavier) vehicles to pack the area ﬁrst.

Leave your car at the pullout (don’t forget your skates) and walk along the Copper Haul Road, which you will ﬁnd just around the corner. Spot the Trans Canada Trail marker on your left, about 100 metres from where you left your car. This is the trailhead. After you turn left, the trail will soon climb abruptly; but don’t worry, it won’t last. Stay to the right at trail intersections. The trail to the lake is about one kilometre and, more often than not, is travelled by snowmobilers who will leave a compacted trail to walk on without snowshoes.

Dust off your Hikes & Bikes book or visit yukonhiking.ca for more information about hiking or skiing the trails around Valerie Lake. ■

A tired, yet satisfied skater on Valerie Lake

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 Church of the Northern Apostles.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 3321803 for more info.

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-in-Residence 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 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.

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon

Society The Cache

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.

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.

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

Wed Nov 19 Music in Motion with Babies 10:00 AM Yukon Arts Centre YAC A free, drop-in 30 minute session of music and movement designed for parents and babies led by Lianne Cranfield.

Wed Nov 19 Intergenerational Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Normandy Living Come connect with other families and the residents at Normandy Living through songs and rhymes. Free registered program for caregivers and children aged 0-6. https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDN2SfzQ7Qa CcYeyPB6l5XBYamCzkNhAXtbL8K Wr_LeG2WIA/viewform?pli=1

Thu Nov 20 Beyond Borders Youth Network - The Circle 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace A hangout that brings together newcomer and immigrant youth in the Yukon for fun, learning, and connection. Games or skill-sharing, other times cultural nights or creative workshops.

Sat Nov 22 Santa Breakfast 9:00 AM The Jim Smith Building A fun, festive morning with Santa, a tasty breakfast, and activities for all ages. Proceeds support the Love Our Lab campaign at Whitehorse General Hospital. https://yhf.ca/events/

Sat Nov 22 Table Tennis AWG Tryouts 12:00 PM Whistle Bend Elementary School Age categories U15 and U18, Male & Female. Email themurf@northwestel.net

Sat Nov 29 Pop-Up Youth Choir 10:00 AM CSSC Mercier & Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon Try out the Yukon Youth Choir and have a lot of fun. Open to young singers aged 13 to 25. https://www.yukonchoir.ca/ upcoming-events

Sat Dec 6 Special Guest Story

Time - Santa! 10:30 AM Whitehorse

Public Library The North Pole’s most famous resident shares this season’s stories of sharing and surprise!

Sun Dec 7 Kids Kreate 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre YAC Every Kids Kreate activity is specially tailored to respond to the materials and methods featured in our current exhibition and is taught by local artists.

MONTHLY

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

Tue Nov 18 Subzero Volleyball Club AGM 6:00 PM Sport Yukon Do you want to help build a great volleyball program in Whitehorse (and beyond!)? Subzero Volleyball is looking for new board members. https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/ subzerov

Thu Nov 20 Flatwater NorthFlatwater Paddling Yukon AGM 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon If you are invested in the culture of paddling, this is the time to join. Food for all attendees, athlete awards, swimming in the CGC pool for athletes, followed by the AGM. https://www.sportyukon. com/events

Wed Nov 26 Yukon Pride Committee AGM 5:30 PM Yukon Employees Union Attend in-person or by zoom, agenda items include elections and discussion of the 2026 budget and priorities. RSVP to PSACWhitehorseRO@psac-afpc.com

WEEKLY

Tuesdays

Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.

Thursdays

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

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/coming-events/

First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.

Third Thursday Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM Lewis Hall (Whitehorse United Church). For more information: 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca. Everyone is welcome.

Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon

ONLINE EVENTS

Sat Nov 22 The Central Question in Memoir - Writing Workshop 9:00 AM Online Join author Traci Skuce for a free workshop that explores how curiosity and inquiry can drive your story forward — and make it irresistible to readers. Email yukonwordssociety@gmail.com for more info.

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, no-pressure 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 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Thursdays

AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-328-1099

Fridays

AA Yukon Unity Group @ 1:30 pm (O) Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 passcode 6y2K8a or phone 1-587328-1099

Saturdays

AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.

AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:00 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-3281099

Sundays

AA Yukon Unity Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom – Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or by phone Phone 1-587-238-1099

Freelance with Dianne Homan

THE SEASON FOR DANCE

Choose your role. Dance your part!

We’ve got northern lights dancing in the night sky, snowﬂakes dancing as they fall, and walkers dancing around icy spots so they don’t fall. And humans everywhere have always done that foot-stomping, arm-ﬂapping dance, to stay warm on cold days.

And there’s more! We’ve all been entertained by Clement C. Moore’s 1822 poem, A Visit From St. Nicholas (a.k.a. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas). It was written as a Christmas gift to his children who, I’m sure, wriggled with glee at the line, “The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.”

Seventy years later, when Peter Illich Tchaikovsky wrote the music for The Nutcracker ballet, I’m guessing he was inspired by Moore’s words to create the “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy” (cue the music in your head … Ba-da dum dum, dum dum, dee-deedum, dee-dee-dum, deedle deedle dum).

A little more than a century after that, and a continent and an ocean away, Whitehorse dancers continue to add warmth to the winter scene with new interpretations of stories and music that are perennial favourites the world over. In the past 30 years, winter dance magic in the Yukon has grown and grown—just like the enchanted Christmas tree in the ﬁrst act of The Nutcracker ballet.

formed to give them opportunities to do more-challenging and sophisticated classes and performances. The four founders and directors (including yours truly) taught in a variety of locations, around town, until the early 2000s.

When Andrea Simpson-Fowler ﬁnished her dance degree, and after having taught for NLSD and DWL, she started her own studio

and then artistic director at NLSD, was including snippets from The Nutcracker in seasonal shows.

(The complete ballet was ﬁrst presented at the Yukon Arts Centre in 2002—a very big deal in our very small city.)

Meanwhile, Dancers With Latitude took Tchaikovsky’s music in another direction. I made up a new story called Nutcrackin’: A

have performed it over and over. It was such great fun.

Audiences are in luck, as the great fun continues. The Nutcracker this year features 150 NLSD dancers, many of whom have been serious about doing their RAD exams for the past four years, and many of whom are involved in the intensive program at the school. (There is also a rec-

shimmy-shimmy to the season, through their shows. Christmas Kickoff (their professional can-can style show) takes the stage at YAC over the last weekend of November, and their yearly Naughty Nutcracker (a student showcase for a 19+ audience) plays at the Guild Hall from Dec. 18 to 20.

Ballet instruction has been ongoing in our small capital city since the 1970s. Then, the ﬁrst iteration of Northern Lights School of Dance (NLSD) was founded on Black Street, thanks to the efforts of Stella Martin. Jazz, tap and modern were part of the curriculum, as well. The demand for classes soon outgrew that small space, so the school moved to the Guild Hall in 1995.

There was a keen group of adult dancers in those years, and Dancers With Latitude (DWL) was

called Leaping Feats, in Riverdale, in 1999. It has since been absorbed into the larger community project, The Heart of Riverdale. From one end of the city to the other, there has been an ongoing explosion of creativity and dance opportunities.

Back then, in the 90s, you might have heard that familiar Sugarplum Fairy refrain coming from small performance spaces around the Yukon—school gyms and community centres, mostly. Deborah Lemaire, former dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Hibernation Story, and our team choreographed the dances. I used only the music that suited this northern story, so the Sugarplum Fairy music and the “Waltz of the Flowers” were not included. Our cast included Swedish kitchen elves called tomten, King Frost and his frost soldiers, as the bad guys; and a Ptarmigan Fairy instead of a Sugarplum Fairy. Dancing northern lights and dancing snowﬂakes and snow ﬂurries played important parts.

If you were around in 1996, maybe you saw it. I wish we could

reational dance program for those who are otherwise busy or otherwise focused.) Seeing this ballet is a Christmas tradition for many in the Yukon and around the world, and local audiences rave that the show just gets better and better. You can catch it at YAC from Dec. 12 to 14.

Meanwhile, a new community of adult dancers has sprung up (many of them alumni from NLSD, DWL, and the Heart.) Velvet Antler Productions offers quality classes (for those who want to dance in heels) and adds some

The Heart of Riverdale is a very busy place with classes in traditional forms of dance, plus lots of Broadway, theatrical and street dance. The building has an arts-focused daycare and after-school arts programs. The ballet program has included RAD exams for the past three years, and they look forward to being able to offer post-secondary degrees in dance and a professional performance company in the future. Their thirdannual winter show, called Polar Night, will be held from Jan. 22 to 24, in the new year. They’ve created this new story “ballet,” and the choreography gets changed up every year, so students from a variety of classes and styles get to dance different roles each time around. And audiences get to enjoy a fresh take on the Polar Night magic, every time they see it. Whew, it’s a busy time of year! I love the sense of community that forms within the world of dance. I run into people I danced with 30 years ago, and it’s like we’ve had a continuous connection, all along. I loved a comment made by Glenda Koh, the new executive director at NLSD, about how kids grow up in a dance school. The big kids take care of the little kids, and the little kids look forward to someday learning the big-kid roles.

The dance school is the third learning environment after home and school, she says, and we all, no matter how old, learn so well when we are active and happy and moving—dancing like northern lights and snowﬂakes and sugarplums and ptarmigan fairies. Choose your role. Dance your part!

[Please see our website whatsupyukon.com for additional pictures] ■

PHOTO: Supplied by Dianne Homan

Homan

NLSD Nutcracker Ballet in 2024, with Clara in the sleigh

OLD photo from Dancers With Latitude showing the bear-skin rug that comes to life dancing with the Ptarmigan Fairy

Velvet Antler’s Christmas Kick-Off will run Nov. 29-30 at the YAC

Heart of Riverdale’s performance of Polar Night

PHOTO: Rick Massie

PHOTO: Supplied by Velvet Antler Productions

PHOTO: Sarah Lewis

and photographer. She and her husband moved to Vancouver Island 30 years ago. Their love of

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“It will always be the little moments, with someone you love, that you will remember and treasure forever.”

Ihear the groans when the countdown to Christmas begins.

 On my Christmas Yes Day wish list: “Visit the Yukon again” (Sled dogs in the Yukon, c. late 1970s)

Christmas decorations are in stores as early as late summer. Get-togethers are planned well in advance. I decorate the house, put up the Christmas tree, bake some favourite treats, come up with thoughtful gift ideas … The inevitable obligations are endless. I also realize these obligations are self-imposed.

The joy of children in our lives

We have the privilege of spending time with our grandchildren. Their joyful spirits and seeing life through their eyes makes everything more fun, especially at Christmas.

We go for walks in our neighbourhood, at night, to check out Christmas lights. We bake cookies and watch Christmas movies. They are excited about planning wish lists for Santa. I get it. As a young girl, I recall drawing a circle around the Easy Bake Oven in our well-worn, dog-eared Sears Toy Catalogue. Grandchildren remind me that Christmas is a time of magic and dreaming.

The birth of a new tradition

Three years ago, my husband and I were racking our brains trying to come up with thoughtful Christmas gift ideas.

We handed a letter to each of our grandchildren. “Grandma and Grandpa love spending time with you. Your Christmas gift this year is Yes Day: Select a fun activity,

a movie and a park. Choose a favourite meal. Pick out an item or a toy within a budget. Please be reasonable with your requests. We greatly look forward to our date with you! Love from Grandma and Grandpa.”

The “Yes” days took place

My husband with our three grandsons, in awe of the magical holiday decorations 

throughout the year, usually at spring break or during summer vacation. One granddaughter chose a movie, with a moving seat called a D-Box, which creates a lifelike experience. On the way home, we picked up ingredients for her favourite meal. She taught me how to make poutine—a dish with fries, cheese curds and gravy. Hard to believe this was a ﬁrst taste for

me (and I call myself a Canadian).

Another granddaughter’s suggestion was an Escape Room. Tons of fun, lots of giggles and somewhat stressful to escape in the recommended amount of time. Afterwards, we drove to her favourite park, along the water, where she loves to climb on mythical sea-creature sculptures.

This Christmas will be the third year for Yes Day gifts. One granddaughter, with a mischievous glint in her eyes, has already sent me a picture of a cruise ship. I remind her about the “being reasonable” part of the gift. I admire her for dreaming big.

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Celebration

of Life

I attended a funeral for a dear loved one recently. Even when expected, the shock and ﬁnality of death make our moments together even more precious.

At the funeral, we shared memories of simple moments of time together with our loved one. We talked about standing on a chair and doing dishes together. We reminisced about making donuts that rivalled the Paciﬁc National Exhibition mini donuts. We shared a favourite song that our family loved, “You Are My Sunshine.”

No one spoke about the Christmas gifts they had received.

Moments and memories

I feel overwhelmed, at times, with the thought of Christmas just around the corner. I realize my todo list is ﬁlled with self-imposed obligations.

Yes days remind me that I do

not need to be in charge and plan everything. A Yes Day is a selﬁsh gift. My husband and I cherish and value the time we have with our grandchildren. We share and appreciate the joy of small, simple moments.

We leave our grandchildren with the best Christmas gift of all … a legacy of new memories and unconditional love, all year-round.

“It will always be the little moments, with someone you love, that you will remember and treas-

ure forever” (by Erica

shared at a recent Celebration of Life).

Our Little Secret: Every day is a Yes Day when grandchildren come to visit. ■

My husband and I with our granddaughters at an Escape Room 

PHOTOS: Submitted by

SANTA BREAKFAST

Henault,

Erica Henault

MUSHROOM MADNESS

There is a box of freshly-picked pine mushrooms in the basement, by the back door, and a small shopping bag of fresh chanterelles

Both are waiting to be cleaned. We brought them back from the coast yesterday evening.

Mushroom lovers will not find it odd that we made a special trip to the Sunshine Coast to find pine mushrooms in early November. (The chanterelles were a happy surprise.) For years our friend A. has been luring us down to visit with the Promise of Pines. We finally took her up on it.

Pine mushrooms, also known as matsutakes, are so prized by aﬁcionados and gourmands that a single, fresh specimen weighing 220 grams was recently for sale online for $70.46. The aroma is unique and famously hard to pinpoint— mushroom expert David Arora calls it “a provocative compromise between Red Hots and dirty socks.” (Red Hots are a spicy cinnamon candy beloved in the States.)

Before this trip I had never seen a pine mushroom, let alone smelled one, let alone tasted one. Our pal had been out mushrooming the day before we arrived, and

there was a pile of washed pines on the counter when we got to her place. She handed me a knobbly, white, solid specimen that had lost its veil; the cap was a couple of inches across. I inhaled deeply from the gills.

The hype is accurate—the smell is next to impossible to describe. I didn’t get the much-touted cinnamon. The best I could come up with was a very clean cement bathroom by the sea at the edge of a forest—bracing, mineral, a hint of conifer, a touch of brine. The next day, A. nailed it: petrichor— the smell that is released from dry earth or pavement, just after the ﬁrst drops of rain hit the ground.

That night, A. cooked a pan of sliced pines in olive oil with a bit of sliced garlic. The ﬂavour, to quote writer Kate Harris, was “like discovering a new element.” It’s like nothing else in the taste lexicon. Again, best I can do is conifer, brine, mineral and a chewy, meaty texture. Foragers and cooks advise that you don’t mess around too much with pines, just eat them on their own or in an environment where you can really taste the mushroom, like risotto or an omelette.

For two days A. led us up logging road after logging road, through rain, mist and wind, to deke off into likely woods and look for the telltale sign—a hint of creamy white peeking out from the moss, a bump in the earth under a Douglas ﬁr. I didn’t ﬁnd a single pine until the morning of the second day, when I found two.

That was my total haul. Luckily, my roommate is a demon mushroomer, quick on the uptake. With the help of his eagle eye, we came away with about three pounds.

We amused ourselves all the way home with calculating how much our mushrooms would bring on the open market. Five hundred dollars! No, a thousand!

Now, while those mushrooms await cleaning, I am gearing up, practising recipes to make sure my mushroom cooking chops are up to the challenge of pines.

First up, a frittata made with our own homegrown morels, picked in the spring of 2024. These choice mushrooms are nothing to sneeze at—rich, musky, nutty, with a deep umami ﬂavour—and a frittata is the perfect way to fully enjoy them.

MOREL MUSHROOM FRITTATA

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz dried morel mushrooms

• 1 cup hot water

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp butter

• 1 cup diced onion (about half a large onion)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

• 6 large eggs

• 1/4 cup 10% cream

• 4 Tbsp chopped cilantro

• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1. In a small bowl, soak dried morels in hot water for 30 minutes to rehydrate. Remove morels, reserving the soaking liquid, and squeeze over the bowl to expel water. Transfer to a cutting board and chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Preheat oven to 350 F with a rack in the middle. Combine olive oil and butter in a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan (cast iron is great) set over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 7 or 8 minutes.

3. Add half the minced garlic, stir and cook for another 2 minutes. Push onion and garlic to one side of the pan and add mushrooms. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, add remaining garlic and stir to combine onions and mushrooms.

4. Pour in the reserved morel soaking liquid—all but the last 2 tablespoons, which will be gritty—turn the heat up a notch and cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Turn heat back down to medium.

5. In the meantime, beat eggs until lemony yellow, add cream and beat to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

6. Pour egg mixture into the frying pan, stir, add cilantro and stir again until all the ingredients are evenly distributed—

you want to be sure there’s a mushroom in every bite.

7. Put pan into the oven and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until the top of the frittata is set but not browned. Remove from oven onto a rack. Let cook for a couple of minutes before cutting.

8. For a delicious breakfast sandwich, serve on hot buttered toast with a dollop of chipotle mayonnaise. Refrigerate leftovers and eat within a couple of days.

Makes one 10-inch frittata, enough for 8 servings.

QUICK CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 or 3 chipotle peppers from prepared chipotle in adobe sauce

• 2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a pint jar and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

2. Cover and refrigerate. Will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge. Use on sandwiches, tacos, French fries, burgers … the possibilities are legion! Makes about 2/3 cup. ■

Miche Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Miche has also written two books: The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.

Pine mushrooms waiting to be cleaned

Pine mushrooms in their habitat Morel Mushroom Frittata Breakfast Sandwich with Morel Frittata

PHOTOS: Miche Genest

Nov 28-30 THE GUILD HALL

The Game Plan

Dedicated game library, spacious play areas where you can pick games, tables and timeslots throughout the weekend, and rule explainers.

all levels welcome

Whether you’re just starting to play board games or you have been playing for years, this event has you covered.

ALL INCLUSIVE PASS

All-access pass for $55 includes entry for the entire weekend, plus complimentary snacks and drinks.

YOUTH PASS

Limited PASS for $5 gets you access to the event SATURDAY NOV 29: 1-4 pm - for ages 7-15 & Snacks included

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Nov 19 What’s on the River 12:00 PM Whitehorse Fish Ladder Cameron Eckert and friends for a lunch-time stroll across the Rotary Centennial foot bridge to see what birds are around the river.

Fri Nov 21 + Sat Nov 22 Ryan

Downing Invitational 9:30 AM

Canada Games Centre Yukon

Annual event in honor of Ryan Downing, his favorite race, the 200-metre individual medley, is now the ﬂagship event of the meet, bringing swimmers together to celebrate his passion for the sport. https://wgb.poolq.net/event/ryandowning-invitational

Sat Nov 22 Table Tennis AWG

Tryouts 12:00 PM Whistle Bend

Elementary School Age categories U15 and U18, Male & Female. Email themurf@northwestel.net

Mondays

Judo For Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Strength & Conditioning 7:30 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

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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

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Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Broga - Yoga for Men 5:30 PM

Centred - Yoga Breath Sound

Chant Drum Dance Breathing, stretching, moving, strengthening, decompressing, inverting, balance work, manly self-care at its finest. Email malbacph@hotmail.com for more info.

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

Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM

Northern Strength Academy

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Cycling 5:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

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 6:00 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

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

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

Wednesdays

Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM

Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout. AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/

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

Noon 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. 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

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

Indoor Range

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

Winter Power Hour Series 6:00

AM BrittyFit 95 Lewes Blvd Ignite your fitness regime in 50 minutes with Brittyfit

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.

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

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 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 6:00 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

No-GiJiu Jitsu 7:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Fridays

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/ 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.

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

Thu Nov 13 Living with Loss

workshop 6:00 PM Online A free workshop to learn about the nature of grief and tips for coping. You’re not alone. https://hospiceyukon.net/ en/2022/04/05/livingwithloss/

Sat Nov 15 Power Animals and Spirit Guides - Fundamentals in Shamanism 10:00 AM Location

TBC Learn about the shamanic journey and connect with universal wisdom, the protection of power animals and the guidance of spirit guides. Email gayehanson@gmail. com or call 335-3687 for more info.

Fri Nov 21 Somatic Boogie + Hotsprings Soak 6:30 PM Eclipse

Nordic Hot Springs Dance in the meadow behind the Hot Springs followed by (an optional) soak afterwards! *Outdoor Silent Disco so dress for the weather! https:// events.humanitix.com/somaticboogie-and-soak

Sat Nov 22 Ecstatic Dance 7:00

PM Centred & Yoga Breath Sound

Chant Drum Dance A free-form, un-choreographed dance practice where participants move to music without specific steps, focusing on present-moment awareness and expressing emotions through movement, in a safe, sacred, and sober environment. https:// whatsupyukon.events/5hv

Sat Nov 29 The Alchemist’s Hearth - A Crystal Ritual to Kindle Your Inner Flame 7:00

PM Horwoods Mall An evening of magical practice dedicated to transmuting the quiet of winter into a source of radiant, inner light.

Elder and Counselor available

Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

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 778907-2701 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 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 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 1-778907-2071

Wednesdays

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)

8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867334-1725 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 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 (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 1-778-9072071

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! Drop-In. 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 (C, A) 7:00 PM 407 B Ogilvie Street

Saturdays

AA Morning Joe Group (C, A) 11:00 AM Inclusion Yukon

AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609 Steele St

VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and showers.

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 Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212

Sundays

AA Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609 Steele St.

AA Hospital Meeting (O, A) 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212

Integra Tire Whitehorse requires a full time permanent Warehouse Person

NOC Code 75101

The Applicant must be able to work weekends. Fall Arrest Certiﬁcate, Driver's and Forklift License is required. Wage is $24.00-$28.00/hour depending on experience. Group Insurance Beneﬁts available.

Drop resume off at 107 Industrial Road Attn: Cal Murdoch or email to cal@yukontire.com Auto Centre

Open Wed-Sun: 1-9 pm

Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16 New Member Orientation 5-6 PM Woodshop Orientation 6:30-9 PM

Until Dec 10 Makerspace Afternoons - Youth 3:30-5:30 PM

Nov 27 Repair Café 6-9 PM

Mon-Fri: 9 am-5 pm

Cospace is a bright and vibrant shared workspace offering hotdesking, dedicated desks, and ofﬁces where Wi-Fi, coffee, and break-time conversations are always ﬂowing. NorthLight Innovation

Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!

2180 2 nd Ave

Was it fluke or fate? cont’d from page 7

When we moved into the big house, we knew that Al could come walking down the driveway at any moment, so we didn’t move any of his things—just put ours on the shelves in front of his. (His things

are still there to this very day.)

Shortly after the wedding, in early September, the bank started foreclosure proceedings. We made the decision to stay the winter in the big house—partly to get some fresh

culture into the septic ﬁeld; partly to keep it from being looted—but mostly because we couldn’t afford to keep the house warm without using the wood stove.

The following March, in 2019,

Deck-turned-stage for our wedding (L–R) Patrick Singh, Jimmy D Lane and Adam Cripps

A special dance with my Mom at the wedding

the house went on the market for sale, but it was no ordinary sale. Because Al had never ﬁnished the ﬁnal-occupancy permits, the foreclosure sale was limited to a cash-only sale—no mortgage approval (cash on the barrelhead).

The house was on the market for a year without a single showing. There was lots of interest, but nobody with access to that amount of cash on hand.

I’ll be honest. It was a very tense time for Pam and I. Al had been missing for over two years.

The RCMP told us he was “safe” and would call if he felt like it. We had no idea if someone would buy it and kick us out or if Al would all of a sudden come back home. We considered just moving but stayed

because of our promise to our friend, to take care of his stuff. We were very confused.

Our lawyer ﬁgured out that we were the only people who could make a conditional offer on the house (get a mortgage) because we were named in the Petition for Foreclosure.

Acting on his advice, we made an offer to purchase, in the dead of winter, while there was three feet of snow in the yard and no one would be the slightest bit interested in seeing the house and property. Then we crossed our ﬁngers and waited.

To be continued … ■

PHOTOS: Gary Atkins

The little house

The big house

The shop

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Sun Dec 7 Yoga with Sarah 6:00

PM St. Elias Community School

Drop-in yoga sessions blending vinyasa movement and hatha-style stretching. Bring your own mat, blocks and straps provided. For more info: 689-1168

Tue Dec 11 Joint Christmas

Open House 4:00 PM St. Elias

CARCROSS

Sat Nov 22 Beaver Trapping

Workshop 10:00 AM Carcross, YT Held at Skookies Camp, learn to ﬂesh a beaver pelt and some fundamentals behind beaver trapping.

Second Sunday of Every Month

St. Saviour’s Church Services

2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867668-3129

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 332-2389. https:// whatsupyukon.events/jwf

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.

CARMACKS

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Thu Nov 27 Creative Connections

Art Show 5:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre An art show showcasing creations made in art classes from the last year be sure to stop by and see the artistic local talent of all ages!

Thu Nov 27 Christmas Bazaar 5:30

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Call 863-6271 ext. 202 or email bookings@carmacks.ca

First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month Carmacks Regular Council

Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building

Mondays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Floor Hockey 5:30 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Bakers & Makers 6:00 PM

Carmacks School

14+ Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Tuesdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

Open Court 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Adult Social 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Wednesdays

Family Play Group (Ages 0-5)

10:00 AM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School

Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Basketball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Fridays

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Teen Night 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 6:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Ping Pong + Foosball Night

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Tiny Toes Tea Time 1:00 PM

Carmacks Rec Centre

Open Court 3:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

FARO

Pick up your copies of What’s Up

Yukon at:

• Liquor Store

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Sat Nov 29 Faro Christmas

Market 11:00 AM Faro Recreation

Centre Featuring locally talented, innovative artisans, makers, crafters, and creators of delicious food, showcasing their wares!

First and Third Tuesday of every month Faro Council Meeting 7:00

PM Town of Faro

Tuesdays

Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Drop-in Archery 6:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre Free, drop-in, equipment provided, call 994-2375 for more info.

Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Wednesdays

Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre. The gym is open for seniors who would like to improve their fitness goals.

Fitness Fun for Seniors 2:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre

Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Basketball 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre For more info call 994-2375

Fridays

Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre Chair Yoga & Deep Relaxation for Seniors

Basketball 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre

Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Sundays

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Little Green Apple

Thu Nov 27 Jimmy D. Lane & Mo’ Trouble 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Experience the unforgettable night of Jimmy D. Lane & Mo’ Trouble, featuring authentic blues and powerful performances.

Convention Centre Booths - door prizes - snacks!

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]

Mondays

Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias

Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!

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/tea-bannock-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

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 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

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

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00

PM Haines Junction Health Centre

MARSH LAKE

Sat Dec 6 4th Annual Southern Lakes Christmas Market Loop 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Take a journey around the Southern Lakes area and get your Holiday shopping done. 5 locations this year you will be sure to cross everyone off your Christmas list!

Last Wednesday of every month

MLCS board meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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

Shuffleboard 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Fridays

Beginner Yoga 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Youth Gym Drop-In

MAYO

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: • Haldane Services

Sat Nov 29 W.I.G.S Annual Christmas Tea & Bazaar 1:00 PM Mayo Community Hall Shop for unique gifts, crafts and baked goods! Call 334-6447 for more info.

Sun Dec 7 Kids ChristmasHomemade Craft Days 11:00 AM Mayo Community Hall 2 festive days filled with creativity, community, and Christmas spirit! Contact Michelle 780-834-8232.

MOUNT LORNE

Sat Nov 22 Saturday Night Hoedown 5:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Have a boot, scoot ‘n boogie with a fun dinner & dance with live music by Kevin Barr and friends.

Sat Dec 6 4th Annual Southern Lakes Christmas Market Loop 10:00 AM Mount Lorne Community CentreTake a journey around the Southern Lakes area and get your Holiday shopping done. 5 locations this year you will be sure to cross everyone off your Christmas list!

1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne Mountain Community Centre

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!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS...

DAWSON CITY 

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

Dawson City General Store

Wed Nov 26 Les Hay Babies –Tintamarre! 7:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) As part of Coup de Cœur Francophone 2025, sparkling, multifaceted folk-rock for over a decade, renewing their musical proposition with each new release.

Sat Nov 29 KIAC Art & Craft Fair 10:00 AM Dënäkär Zho KIAC Ballroom Join us at the KIAC Art & Craft Fair to explore unique creations from talented local vendors and support ODD Gallery programming. https://kiac.ca/ calendar-of-events/kiac-art-craftfair

Wed Dec 3 Celebration of Lights 5:00 PM Dawson City, YT All are welcome—bring your holiday spirit and dress warmly for this unforgettable evening.

Sat Dec 6 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in

Christmas Bazaar 11:00 AM

Trondëk Hwëchin Community Hall Shop the beautiful offerings from our local artists, crafters, and makers, also enjoy scrumptious treats and holiday cheer!

Sat Dec 6 Coffee House & Open Mic 7:00 PM Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom A familyfriendly open mic night. Admission is by donation with all funds raised donated to a different community group each month. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply enjoy!

Wed Dec 12 Drawlidays VI Portrait Exhibition 7:00 PM ODD Gallery Drawliday portraits! - A perfect place to meet and greet and thank your fellow artists!

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

OLD CROW

Mondays

Men’s Night At The Rec Centre

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays

Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays

Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Sundays

St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00

AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

ROSS RIVER

Mondays

Adult Softball 7:00 PM Baseball Field Ages 16+ Bring your glove, and friends - no experience needed.

Tuesdays

Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre

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.

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 & 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! DropIn! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawsonlegion-8336c3

Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, air-conditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.

Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM

Robert Service School Free - dropin - 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.

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

Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00

PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ - Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

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

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

Every 2nd Wednesday Coffee And

Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Held every 2nd Wednesday at the Rink

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

WATSON LAKE

Sat Nov 22 Christmas Fair 11:00

AM Watson Lake Library Get your Christmas shopping underway by supporting local artisans, bakers, home businesses, and much more! Call 536-7517 for more info.

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

Second Saturday of the month

Watson Lake Direct Aid 2:00 PM Northern Lights Centre

Mondays

Badminton 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

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.

Rookie League 5:30 PM Watson Lake Ball Diamond

Fridays

Bowling League 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For more info Call 335-7979 or frontdesk@ watsonlake.ca

Saturdays

Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays

Thursdays

Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall

TESLIN

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

Adult Volleyball 4:00 PM School Gym

B.C.

ATLIN

Sat Nov 29 Christmas Craft Fair 11:00 AM Atlin Recreation Centre Concession will be open, along with Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters serving coffee. Get your Christmas shopping done early, shop local and find a unique gift! Call 250-6517663 for more info.

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.

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 SKAGWAY

Wednesdays

Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays

Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Sundays

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Gurwinder Kaur, lovingly known as Guri, operates Desycan, an Indian restaurant in Whitehorse. Guri is the heart and soul of

CHANNA DAL SOUP

I was born and raised in Punjab, India, where I got my love for cooking from my mother who used to prepare food with love and care

Istarted my journey in Montreal, as a student. My love for nature brought me all the way to the Yukon, where I have been sharing the ﬂavours of India through my cooking.

When I was little and would get sick, my mom would always make her channa dal soup. Doesn’t mat-

ter what kind of sickness, from mild sore throat to fever, that soup was always part of the cure. I still remember its smell and the striking taste of turmeric and cumin. One could feel it going down like a ﬁne wine.

Now that I cook for a living, I think about that dal a lot. It re-

minds me of where I come from. It isn’t any fancy kind of dish that you would have to practise on. It is a beginner-friendly dish with simple ingredients. All the extra you need is some patience and a little extra care.

I make it sometimes at the restaurant—especially on cold

and slow days with no rush. You can play around with the recipe by adding carrots, cauliﬂower or green peas. Channa dal soup makes me feel like sitting with my mom, wrapped in a blanket. It is a way back home.

CHANNA DAL SOUP

INGREDIENTS

● 1 cup channa dal

● 5 cups water

● ½ Tbsp salt

● 1 small onion, diced

● 1 Tbsp ginger-garlic paste

● 1 small green chilli

● 1 medium tomato, chopped

● 1 tsp cumin seeds

● 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (or paprika)

● 1/4 cup heavy cream

● Fresh cilantro

METHOD

1. Pressure cook the dal with water, salt and turmeric, for three whistles.

2. In a separate pan, heat the ghee and sauté the cumin seeds and onion until the onion turns pink. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Stir for one minute. Then, add the Kashmiri chili powder and chopped tomato.

3. Once the tempering is ready, pour it into the cooked dal in the pressure cooker. Let the mixture cool down a bit. Then blend it using a hand blender, until smooth. Add fresh cilantro and stir it.

4. Return the soup into the pan, stir in heavy cream and simmer on low heat for a few minutes. Serve the soup hot with a side of naan or sourdough bread. ■