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Hone Your Craft

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Available Light Industry features film workshops during the Available Light Film Festival

by Darren Susin

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his year marks the 14th anniversary of the Available Light Film Festival. Each year, the festival seems to grow and attract greater talent from a variety of places. This year also has a substantial amount of filmmaking workshops, some free and others requiring tickets.

The festival’s keynote address will be from Dylan Marchetti, chief creative officer of Amplify Releasing, an independent film distribution company based in New York and Los Angeles. A long time advocate of independent film, Marchetti will discuss media distribution in the 21st century.

He will also be joined by industry veterans Anita Adams and Suzanne Crocker to demystify digital distribution.

Looking through the workshops, a strong theme involves digital distribution of content. As Netflix expands and Amazon continues to produce its own awardwinning shows, digital distribution will continue to be a topic of discussion among filmmakers.

It’s no secret that filmmakers are ignoring traditional methods of release in favour of online distribution, and these workshops will doubtless provide substantial evidence of the continued dominance of digital distribution.

On Feb. 7 aspiring composers can head to the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre from noon to 1 p.m. for a workshop with Jesse Zubot, who will share his knowledge of composing and working with a composer, having worked on such films as Koneline and the Pursuit

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Yukon Friends ....................... 2 Available Light Industry ........... 3 Klondike Korner ..................... 4 Didee & Didoo ....................... 4 Old Timers Hockey ................ 7 Eye on the Outdoors ............... 9 Alphabet Soup ......................10 Sips and Stogies ....................11 Quest .................................12 Valentines Crafts ..................15 Bowie Night .........................21 There Goes ..........................22

Events Whitehorse Listings ................ 8 Highlights ............................17 Active Interests ....................18 Community Listings ...............20

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Alan Zweig will be conducting a Documentary Master Class at the Yukon Arts Studio Saturday Feb 13th 10:00am of Happiness.

Feb. 9 will be an opportunity to see local Whitehorse filmmakers pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts and guest panelists. The successful pitch will receive $5,000 in production support. As music distribution shifts and streaming technology takes off, local musicians will want to sit in on the workshop with Gavin

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Browsing the workshops that require a ticket or ALFF pass, the highlights include the One-onOne and Buzz Groups Networking Event held on Sunday, Feb. 7 and Skeleton Crewing & Cinematography on Feb. 10.

The One-on-One and Buzz Groups Networking Event will see over a dozen industry professionals come together at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Multipurpose room to host 20 minute meetings with filmmakers pitching project ideas. Pre-registration is required for this event, as it is sure to fill up quickly.

Skeleton Crewing and Cinematography features directors Fiona Rayner and Damien Gillis, who will share their experience of working on the film Fractured

Land. Fractured Land follows Caleb Behn as he progresses through law school and builds awareness around the numerous potential issues involving fracking on First Nations land. For Yukon producers, this could be an extremely beneficial workshop, particularly given the remote locations that are often used for film shoots around the territory. Fractured Land is also showing on Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

The Available Light Film Festival runs from Feb. 7 to 14. Tickets and more information can be found online at YukonFilmSociety.com/ALFF.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

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here are six bookcases in my study, and two of those are arranged so that I can shelve paperbacks on both sides of them.

On those shelves I still have books that I bought and first read 50 years ago and, as new books enter the house, I periodically have to decide which ones I still feel I need to keep around.

So, yes, I have a fondness for the printed word in physical form, as well as appreciating the convenience of the digital variety.

E-readers succeed to the extent that they manage to mimic the experience of a physical book.

Having pages that seem to turn rather than fading and changing like slides is a plus, for instance.

Being able to highlight or underline sections is good, as is being able to move the page to one side and make a marginal note.

Lots of people refer to the sterile feel of e-readers. This is true, whether you’re using a dedicated device like a Kindle, Kobo or Nook, or just using the same (but slightly different) software on a pod, pad or phone. They don’t have the tactile or olfactory sense of a book.

Other things are more important to me, though.

Every time you pick up a book, you are reminded of its title and who wrote it. This is not the case when you turn on your e-reader.

Some versions display the title, but many don’t.

With a physical book, you are always aware of how much of it you have read, and how much is left to read. Because screen counts are wildly different depending on the device and the font size you’ve chosen, that’s harder to tell with an e-book. I am currently reading Shelagh Plunkett’s The Water Here is Never Blue. The Kindle app on my iPhone tells me that I have read 10% of it and that I am at “Loc 375 of 3341,” whatever that means.

Some other e-book might tell me I have about five minutes left to read in a particular chapter, but not the whole book, though a display line at the bottom of the screen might give me an indication of overall progress.

With real books I have only to walk to the bookcase where a particular genre or type is stored to find the book I want to refer to. With e-books I have to recall which of the three major vendors I bought it from, and then check the library listings (either on the device itself or in the cloud) for

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Because of that previously mentioned lack of constant exposure to the author’s name, this can sometimes be a challenge.

Finally, for today, there’s the matter of searching in a book for something you want to check on or quote. With a real book you will probably remember pretty well how far through the book you have to go to find what you want. You also probably have a sense that it can be found on either the right or

left hand page, and roughly where on that page.

E-books simply can’t duplicate that blend of visual and tactile memory.

Dan Davidson retired from 32 years of teaching in rural Yukon schools, but continues writing about life in Dawson City.

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Never Too Young To Be An Old Timer

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ou don’t have to be a real old timer to play Oldtimers Hockey in Dawson City. Anyone from 35 years and up can play on one of the three teams in the league.

“In professional hockey, 35 is pretty old,” says Brent MacDonald, president of the Oldtimers Association. “That’s where the name came from.”

MacDonald, who’s been playing in the league for 16 years and is also in charge of one of the teams, the Rams, enjoys the variety of age and professions the league has.

“Our oldest player is 71, and we have miners, writers, and government workers. What they all have in common is hockey,” he says.

The season normally starts in December and ends in March. The late start is largely due to the weather-dependant natural ice in the arena. MacDonald points out that other teams in the Yukon and Alaska normally start their season in October wherever arenas have artificial ice.

“The short season hampers preparedness for Dawson when it comes to tournaments,” says MacDonald. “It can be a challenge.”

It all starts off with a draft pick. All three teams, the Diggers, the Generals and the Rams, pick their players, and then draw the name of a goalie out of a hat. Once the teams hit the ice, they play twice a week, with two games scheduled per night. In order to have enough teams to play each other, a minor hockey team

In the meantime, the players continue to play the game that they love. One of the perks of Oldtimers Hockey, says MacDonald, is the socializing afterwards.

“We’re all friends,” he says.

“We try to do a cook-out three times per season with each team having the chance to host and bring all kinds of wild game and fish for everyone else to enjoy.

It’s good fun with a good bunch of guys.”

PHOTOS: Courtesy of the Old Timers Hockey Association

Rams waiting to join the game is included in the roster.

“Playing with kids is a way to mentor them and improve their skills,” says MacDonald. “You always play better when you play up.”

Tournaments in other communities in Yukon and Alaska are also part of the hockey season.

“Tournaments are fun because it’s a way to celebrate hockey, see different players, and have some different competition,” MacDonald says.

Dawson will be hosting a tournament on the weekend of Feb. 12. Regular games take place on Friday and Saturday, with the play-offs happening Sunday morning. There will be a banquet Saturday night. Teams from all over the Yukon and even Alaska will come to Dawson to play for the

Oldtimers Trophy, which Dawson won last year for the first time in 10 years.

“A tournament is fun and more competitive,“ says MacDonald.

“We need to step it up to keep the trophy in Dawson.”

MacDonald is worried about the ice for the upcoming tournament.

The winter has been unseasonably warm, which could affect the quality of the natural ice.

MacDonald remembers in the past when tournaments had to be cancelled at the last minute due to bad ice conditions.

He hopes that the Dawson City Council succeeds in their plan to get artificial ice for the arena.

“That would make a definite change,” he says. “It would make for a longer hockey season, guarantee tournament weekends, and

allow more recreational activities in general.”

Gabriela Sgaga lives off the grid in her West Dawson cabin with her sled dogs. She enjoys mushing, skijoring and writing about everyday life in the Yukon. Please send comments about her articles to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ARTS SHOWS

Until Feb 27, Ziehe + Lane: Yukon Arts Centre Yukon Arts Centre Two exhibitions find beauty in unsuspecting scenes and objects. Ziehe explores light and colour relationships, while Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods.

Until Feb 29,Many Voices: -Music in the Yukon 1896-1996. Hougen Heritage Gallery inside Arts Underground. An exhibition of photographs and other delights from the Yukon Archives.

LIVE MUSIC

Thu, Feb, 4, Paris Vagabond Gypsy � Ukulele love songs � Baked Cafe 5:00 PM Baked Cafe Paris Vagabond Gypsy and her magic ukulele of wonder will be performing at Baked Cafe from 5pm-7pm Thursday Feb.4th playing fun cover songs and original cheesy love songs.

Thu, Feb, 4, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak Lazeo-Fairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Feb, 4, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Feb, 4, Jazz in the Hall & Lucie Desaulniers 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall This is a ‘learn, listen and jam’ event. Educational vignette

by Steve Gedrose. 334-2789 Thu, Feb, 4, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Feb, 4, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Feb, 5, Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Feb, 5, Ian Smith and Patrick Keenan Jam! 7:00 PM Gr8ful Spud Each Friday night these two Manitoban ex-patriots will regale you with their distinctive brand of rootsy, rockin’ , and righteous songs.

Fri, Feb, 5, Papa Groove Tube 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Papa Groove Tube Performs Fri, Feb, 5, DJKJ & That Sexy Sound Machine!!

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Fri, Feb, 5, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Feb, 6, Jarvis Street Saloon Saturday Sociable Jam 3:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Full band jam at the Jarvis Street Saloon every Saturday afternoon from 3 - 7 PM. PA and backline provided. Bring your own gear and we’ll plug you in or just play on ours! 668-4567 Ext: 300 Sat, Feb, 6, Papa Groove Tube 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Papa Groove Tube Performs Sat, Feb, 6, LETS DANCE: A tribute to David Bowie 8:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Celebrating all songs Bowie. Some of Whitehorse’s finest will be out to pay homage to the legend that was David Bowie.

Sat, Feb, 6, live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy fantastic live local music!

Sat, Feb, 6, Sarah Hamilton’s CD Release Concert 8:00 PM Hamilton and Son Guitar Shop Come on down to Hamilton and Son Guitar Works to help me celebrate the Yukon release of my self titled debut album!

Sat, Feb, 6, Available Light Cabaret - Yukon Music Showcase Series 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Co-presented by Jazz Yukon and MusicYukon during ALFF 2016 is the Available Light Cabaret Series. Two nights of intimate concerts held in the YAC Studio Theatre featuring Yukon musicians. Saturday February 6th 9:00pm - Scott Maynard + Diyet Each artist performs one, one-hour set.Sunday February 7th 9:00pm Daniel Janke + Rob Dickson Sat, Feb, 6, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Feb, 6, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Feb, 7, Yukon Registered Music Teachers’ Association Recital 3:00 PM Riverdale Baptist Church Join us for the annual recital of the Yukon Registered Music Teachers’ Association. See performances by your very own teachers. Tickets $5 students, $10 adults, $25 families. Available from your local music teacher. A fundraiser for the YRMTA. Sun, Feb, 7, Tribute Night at the Gold Rush: Madonna 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Tribute Night at the Gold Rush: Madonna Sun, Feb, 7, Available Light Cabaret - Yukon Music Showcase Series 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Co-presented by Jazz Yukon and MusicYukon during ALFF 2016 is the Available Light Cabaret Series. Two nights of intimate concerts held in the YAC Studio Theatre featuring Yukon musicians.

Mon, Feb, 8, Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Feb, 9, Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tue, Feb, 9, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, Feb, 10, Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF Special Presentations Gavin Gardiner 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Gavin Gardiner in Concert: Co-presented by Headless Owl Records Hailing originally from Winnipeg and lead singer/spongwriter of The Wooden Sky Gardiner returns to ALFF for an intimate concert Wed, Feb, 10, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

Wed, Feb, 10, Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Feb, 11, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak Lazeo-Fairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Feb, 11, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

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Thu, Feb, 4, Non-Profit Leadership with Sue Starr 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Theatre with Susie Anne Bartsch After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Kids’ Singing with Jillian Brown 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Pop Choir 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Nia Dance with Susie Anne Bartsch 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, YDEC Speaker Series 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre YDEC Speaker Series. Gwynne Dyer will speak on his latest book “Don’t Panic” Isis, Terror, and today’s Middle East. Tickets @ 633-3675 Thu, Feb, 4, Gwynne Dyer Explains ISIS 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Gwynne Dyer, renowned and widely published military historian, will be speaking about his most recent book, DON’T PANIC - ISIS, terrorism and the Middle East today .

Fri, Feb, 5, Ian Smith and Patrick Keenan Jam! 7:00 PM Gr8ful Spud Each Friday night these two Manitoban ex-patriots will regale you with their distinctive brand of rootsy, rockin’ and righteous songs.

Fri, Feb, 5, Come celebrate Mardi Gras! Cajun Dance with Bayou Boots Cajun Band 9:00 PM Gr8ful Spud Come celebrate Mardi Gras! Cajun Dance with Bayou Boots Cajun Band Friday Feb. 5 at Gr8ful Suds. Cover charge at the door. 9PM. Cajun dance lessons offered at 9PM Fri, Feb, 5, OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Fri, Feb, 5, Ball Pit Play 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Feb, 5, Indoor/Outdoor Arts on the Move After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Feb, 5, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Feb, 6, Air North, Yukon’s Airline presents: Patrick Maliha 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Air North, Yukon’s Airline presents Vancouver pro comic, Patrick Maliha for one night only at The Guild Hall Sat, Feb, 6, ALFF Industry 2016 @ KDCC. The Available Light Film Festival is happy to announce the ALFF Industry 2016. Co-presented by The Yukon Film Society and Yukon Film & Sound Commission Sat, Feb, 6, OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Sat, Feb, 6, ALFF Special Presentations - He Hated Pigeons 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre . A story that travels from the Atacama Desert to the ice fields of Patagonia about a young man pushed to the borders of sexuality and sanity, and to the edge of the earth, where he must step into his manhood before the extremes of an immense and varied landscape.

Sat, Feb, 6, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, Feb, 7-14 ALFF: Available Light Film Festival 2016 Yukon Arts Centre Canada’s largest film festival north of 60˚. 393-3456 Sun, Feb, 7, OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Sun, Feb, 7, Building Intuition w/Tarot 1:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Feb, 7, Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

Sun, Feb, 7, Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Mon, Feb, 8, ALFF 2016 - Broke Down Dawson Town + Bond of Strangers 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre BROKE DOWN DAWSON TOWN: Two young lovers from Atlantic Canada arrive in Dawson broke but hopeful they will find gold and the answers to their problems and their dreams.

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BOND OF STRANGERS: The Operation Husky Story - Explore the bonds of friendship that form among people who have never met as they undertake an arduous journey.

Mon, Feb, 8, ALFF 2016 - Memory Trap: The Herd that Wouldn’t Disappear (preceded by ‘Released’) 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Memory Trap: The Herd that Wouldn’t Disappear follows the Forty Mile Caribou for a year through remote wilderness of North Yukon and Alaska, telling their story of survival and how traditional knowledge and science saved the herd from near extinction.

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by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Mon, Feb, 8, ALFF 2016 - The Grubstake Remix 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Dir. Daniel Janke, Yukon, 2016, 73 min Canadian cinema icon, Nell Shipman’s 1923 silent film ‘The GrubStake’ is re-imagined as a hybrid performing arts documentary and ‘Northwoods’ melodrama where the on screen characters speak in Shakespearean English and French. World premiere. Filmmakers in attendance.

Mon, Feb, 8, Musical Minds with Lianne Cranfield 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Art Exploration with Barb Hinton After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Sound Recording Club with Scott Maynard 6:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Feb, 8, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Feb, 8, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Feb, 8, Guild Audition Notice: The Improv Project 7:00 PM The Guild Hall We will be holding open auditions for The Improv Project! Under the direction of Joshua Beaudry,! This is your chance to get in on the creation of something wholly new, and likely long-lasting. If you fancy being a part of a truly “original” cast, we’d love to see you come out and think fast on your feet!

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by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Tue, Feb, 9, Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Come solo or bring your friends as this fun activity will not only keep you smiling but also give you a great workout.

Tue, Feb, 9, Mother Goose with Barb Curtis 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Sing Together with Madi Dixon and Sarah Ott - After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Knitting with Sue Starr 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Book Club 7:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, ALFF 2016 - Qipisa + Totem: Return and Renewal 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 12:00pm Qipisa: After being away for a long time, Myna is going back home to Pangnirtung to be with her family and to learn more of her roots. It leads her to another journey: to Qipisa, the outpost camp where she grew up. Totem: the Return of the G’psgolox Pole, filmmaker Gil Cardinal documented the struggle of the Haisla people of British Columbia to recover a traditional mortuary totem pole.

Tue, Feb, 9, ALFF 2016 - Room 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre .Room is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child.

Tue, Feb, 9, ALFF 2016 - Landfill Harmonic 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre. The inspirational story of Landfill harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a paraguayan musical youth group of kids that live next to one of South America’s largest landfills.

Wed, Feb, 10, Swing Dancing lessons 7:45 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Come swing off those winter blues with dance lessons from Erica and Bruce! We will focus on Swing, Cha Cha and 2 step. These are 3 great dance steps that you can easily use in the local music scene 668-3408 Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF 2016 - Nallua 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Dir. Christian Fournier, Québec, 2015, 76 min. In one of the most northern villages of the world, Rhoda and Ruth, two Inuit women, are trying to preserve their traditions by living a close relationship with their grandchildren.

Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF Creative Spotlight: Marketing music in a digital universe 4:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre With Gavin Gardiner, singer/ song-writer with The Wooden Sky. Free admission Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF 2016 - Fractured Land 5:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre. Filmmakers Fiona Rayher and Damien Gillis document the journey of Caleb Behn to protect the health of his land and people from the ravages of Big Oil and Gas. Filmmakers in attendance.

Wed, Feb, 10, OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF 2016 - My Internship in Canada (Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre) 8:15 PM Yukon Arts Centre Steve Guibord, independent Member for Prescott-Makadew à Rapides-auxOutardes, ends up, despite himself, holding the balance of power in Parliament and must decide if Canada will go to war.

Wed, Feb, 10, Ball Pit and Games - After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Feb, 10, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Feb, 10, ALFF Special Presentations - Gavin Gardiner 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Gavin Gardiner in Concert: Co-presenhere in Whitehorse. here in Whitehorse. ted by Headless Owl Records. Hailing originally from Winnipeg and lead singer/spongwriter of The Wooden Sky Gardiner returns to ALFF for an intimate concert at the YAC Studio Theatre

Wed, Feb, 10, Storytelling Evening on Northern Love 6:30 PM MacBride Museum Local storytellers take the stage to tell their tales of northern love. Do you have a story to share? All stories must be true and short (5 to 8 minutes).

667-2709x3 Wed, Feb, 10, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Feb, 10, Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke!

Thu, Feb, 11, Drunken Lectures 6.0: The way high school should have been 7:00 PM Baked Cafe SMRT POP UPS presents Drunken Lectures Round 5. Come and join a night of intoxicating educational entertainment. 8 not-quite sober speakers, 8 topics, 8 minutes each Thu, Feb, 11, All Ages Valentine’s Craft Night 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Valentine’s Day fun for the whole family! Join us to make something special for your sweetie.

This is a free drop-in event. Craft kits will be available for purchase Thu, Feb, 11, Fear of Public Speaking? Sun Dogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Fear of Public Speaking. Sundogs Toastmasters is a member supportive club that will help you improve public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. 2048807245 Thu, Feb, 11, OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

by Fiona Sprott 8:00 PM Rendezvous Place Thu, Feb, 11, Non-Profit Leadership with Sue Starr 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 11, Theatre with Susie Anne Bartsch After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 11, Kids’ Singing with Jillian Brown 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 11, Nia Dance with Susie Anne Bartsch 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 11, Salsa Yukon’s Dance Classes 2016 12:00 AM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Intermediate Rueda de Casino, Beginner Salsa on 1 and Beginner Bachata, Intermediate Salsa & Intermediate Bachata 2016 classes to start January.

Thu, Feb, 11, ALFF 2016 - Zahir Rana: A life in the fast lane + The Shooting of Dan McGrew 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Dir. Michael Vernon, Whitehorse’s Michael Vernon’s debut as writer/ director is a television documentary for OMNI Television that follows the inspirational story of an immigrant to Canada who fights his way back from losing everything, twice.

Thu, Feb, 11, ALFF 2016 - The Amina Profile 5:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Part love story, part international thriller, and a gripping chronicle of an unprecedented media and sociological hoax.

Thu, Feb, 11, ALFF 2016 - Beeba Boys 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Dir. Deepa Mehta, A ruthless Sikh mobster leads his soldiers into a turf war for control of the Vancouver drugs.

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Daily Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Daily Yukon Wildlife Preserve Interpreted Tour 4:00 PM Yukon Wildlife Preserve 5 Km Tour of Yukon Wildlife Preserve - 75-90 Minutes - A must see stop while in Yukon Thu, Feb, 4, Non-Profit Leadership with Sue Starr 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Theatre with Susie Anne Bartsch After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5-11yrs Thu, Feb, 4, Kids’ Singing with Jillian Brown 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Thu, Feb, 4, Pop Choir 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Feb, 4, Nia Dance with Susie Anne Bartsch 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Feb, 5, Ball Pit Play 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Feb, 5, Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 667-2709 ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read stories, sing songs.

Fri, Feb, 5, Indoor/Outdoor Arts on the Move After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Feb, 5, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Feb, 7, Building Intuition w/Tarot 1:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Feb, 7, Yukon Registered Music Teachers’ Association Recital 3:00 PM Riverdale Baptist Church Join us for the annual recital of the Yukon Registered Music Teachers’ Association. See performances by your very own teachers: Cheryl Wishart, Danette Readman, Barry Kitchen, Joyce Klassen, and Katie Avery to name a few. Riverdale Baptist Church. Tickets $5 students, $10 adults, $25 families. Available from your local music teacher. A fundraiser for the YRMTA. Mon, Feb, 8, Musical Minds with Lianne Cranfield 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Mondays: until Feb 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m, Baby Story Time for ages 6 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library.

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Mon, Feb, 8, Art Exploration with Barb Hinton After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Feb, 8, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Feb, 8, Sound Recording Club with Scott Maynard 6:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Feb, 8, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay

Tue, Feb, 9, Mother Goose with Barb Curtis 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Sing Together with Madi Dixon and Sarah Ott - After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Knitting with Sue Starr 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Feb, 9, Book Club 7:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Feb, 10, Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Wednesdays: until Wed Mar 2 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Toddler Story Time for 2 & 4 yrs. of age & caregiver Free drop-in.

Wed, Feb, 10, Ball Pit and Games - After School 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Feb, 10, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

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with Murray Martin

Bison: From the Edge of Extinction

P

eople driving down the highway may see a few bison, and never realize that this animal was at one time on the very edge of extinction.

The bison made some people extremely wealthy, others kept some people from starvation, some were shot for sport from a traveling railway cars, herds were driven over cliffs simply for their tongues and the rest of the animal was left to rot.

The Bison even made Bill Cody’s name famous – Buffalo Bill Cody, that is.

So now if I have your interest, allow me to tell you the history of what some called buffalo, but in reality, there have never been buffalo in North America. What we’ve long called buffalo are actually bison.

Maybe the bison and the water buffalo, which can be found in such places as India and Australia, were related back in the Paleozoic Era, some 300 millions of years ago, but they are two absolute different species and never the twain shall meet.

So get ready as we are about to embark on a journey (not a very nice one) back to the beginning of the 1800.

At the beginning of the 1800s, it has been estimated that the Bison numbered into the 60 million from the east to the western shores of North America. The herds were gathered as far as the eye could see. Fifty years later only 540 remained and only by some thoughtfulness of some conservationists of the day, these remaining bison were captured and raised in captivity. It is the most tragic history of all wildlife, and credited solely to a growing civilization, participating in the most wasteful slaughter of animals known in the world.

At the beginning of the 18th century the growing population – what some might call “civilization” – was expanding westward.

In the meantime the bison was an easy catch and became a staple

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Bison were once on the verge of extinction diet and was used for rugs by the expanding population.

By 1820, the bison were eliminated east of Mississippi. The bison were not just hunted, but rather slaughtered. The Plains Indian tribes made a good living from the bison and from their bountiful food supply. Often the bison were killed for no other use than the hides and the meat was left to rot. The skins provided rugs, clothing and even the outer sides of the tents.

Nature also took its own toll on the large bison herds. The bison were on a constant move and in the spring, when crossing the ice, the massive weight of the herds of bison would send them crashing through the ice and come spring their rotting carcasses would line the shores of the lakes and rivers.

Nature, in its own cruel way, took its own share.

It can be looked at in two ways.

First, nature’s slaughter of bison was crude, but on the other hand, it did keep the population of bison from being too high in numbers.

Keeping the number down had the function of not over-grazing their major food source: prairie grasses.

BISON WERE RAILROADED INTO DISAPPEARING The Kansas Pacific Railway was laying track westward and there was a need to feed the construction workers. A man by the name of Bill Cody picked up a contract to supply the workers with bison

meat. Records show that Cody actually killed 4,280 animals in a few short months, and earned the famous name of “Buffalo Bill Cody.”

As the Kansas Pacific railway made its way to the west coast, it held excursions for the rich to travel by rail across the plains and shoot the Bison for sport from the windows of the railway cars.

The slaughter continued as the rail lines pushed further west and brought along with them the commercial hunters. From during December and January of 1877-78, in excess of 100,000 hides were shipped to the eastern markets.

In 1882, the Northern Pacific Line shipped 200,000 hides to the eastern markets.

What was a vast herd of bison totalling 60 million was now mercilessly reduced to a mere 540 animals and some taken for their tongues only.

What is most shameful of this part of our history is that it is said that hardly 1,000 of the animals were actually used for food. It is the most deplorable slaughter of wildlife in North America conservation history.

THE REMAINING 540 BISON Fortunately, in 1889 some thoughtful people saw the demise of the bison was at hand and placed the last 540 animals on protective farms as a breeding stock for the future.

Civilization has come a long way since the 1800s. We now understand that conservation means the wise use of our natural resources.

The question that begs to be answered is have we really learned a lesson? Or will air pollution become the next slaughterhouse, not only for wildlife but humans alike?

Murray Martin is a former Ontario Conservation Officer and a long standing member of The Outdoor Writer’s of Canada. Questions about his stories can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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he minute you walk into The Deli at Yukon Meat and Sausage you know you are in a special environment. The place simply smells like, well, like Europe. The shelves are stocked with delightful offerings from Germany, from Holland, from Denmark, from England. Many of the items are imported directly from overseas, but Yukon Meat and Sausage produces many of their own products such as amazing sausages, including wild game sausages.

But we were here for lunch.

There were a number of tables to choose from by the large and brightly lit window. We hung our jackets on the seats to save a spot and got into line to see what was on the menu this particular day.

There was soup: potato bacon or borscht. On the chalkboard up high near the ceiling, we read the regular daily special, a working man’s lunch of sausage. The variety included krakauer, elk, Bavarian, buffalo, weisswurst – how exotic is that!

Under glass, we could see the variety of salads: broccoli, bean, noodle, potato, orzo, pasta. All colourful and obviously fresh.

There were even perogies with all

the fixings.

My companion went round to the other side of the counter to find the sandwich bar where you can choose the layers, bread, meat, cheese, added condiments and vegetables. People handed over their cards to be stamped, collecting enough to eventually get a sandwich for free.

It was difficult to choose from the delectable variety and it didn’t help that we kept seeing people we knew and couldn’t not stop to chat and catch up. Ultimately, though we made it to the front of the line.

My companion chose the perogy special, while I had borscht with bread and a medium broccoli salad, as I just couldn’t decide between the two. We both went to the coffee corner and helped ourselves to coffee and cream, knowing we could refill our cups before we were done.

My bread was fresh and delicious and the borscht, with sour cream, was perfect. It had that, I don’t know, Russian type flavour, seasoned just enough – but not so much that you couldn’t taste the big chunks of beet. My companion’s perogies tasted just as if a

Ukrainian baba had had a hand in the preparation. They melted on your tongue!

The coffee, in the large mugs, was fresh and delicious and hot, an important characteristic of good coffee.

Even though the restaurant part of The Deli was self-serve, our dishes and trays were picked up by a smiling member of the staff. There was much joking and kibitzing with the customers and we were delighted to discover it was someone’s birthday and everyone in the place cheered and wished the celebrant all the best.

I couldn’t help checking out the retail part of the store as it was situated all around us. I picked up tea, cookies, pickles, and, of course, some dark chocolate. I even saw gourmet jelly beans.

The Deli is located at 203 Hanson St. and is open Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Els Lundgaard is a Whitehorsebased writer and food lover.

Questions or comments about her articles can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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For the cigar company CAO they decided to capture the essence of winter in the form of a cigar they called Wicked Winter.

The label on the cigar depicts a Jack Frost-like figure with an evil grin snarling with an icy winter background behind him. If you’re living in a hot country where tobacco grows, perhaps your perception of winter is not a very positive one. This may be one of the reasons why CAO named the cigar Wicked Winter.

Of course winter does have its moments when it can be very cold and dismal. I myself can attest to this having had my car go down a 40 foot hill of snow one year. But winter also has it’s beautiful moments as well. When else would you be able to see the beauty of the northern lights?

Now, even though CAO has named the cigar Wicked Winter, its taste is anything but wicked. The

tobacco used is from Nicaragua, Honduras, and the United States.

To go with the cigar I decided to have a glass of white spiced rum.

I think the natural flavours of the spice in the rum will enhance the flavours of Wicked Winter.

The first third of the cigar does have a very nice flavour. It is a little bit of a spice, but it’s not too harsh and has some subtle notes of cinnamon, which is always a nice surprise when smoking a cigar.

As I continue to puff through the first third there’s also some nice hints of baking spice and a very soft pine taste. Normally, the pine taste might throw me off, but when combined with the cinnamon and the baking spice it does taste very nice.

The spiced rum is a little bit different and has a lighter taste from the gold colour spiced rums.

In my opinion white rums are a little bit less bold on the taste buds compared to the dark rums, but the white rum when mixed with the cigar spice does have a very nice flavour.

Moving on to the second and third of the cigar. It takes on more of a spice flavour with cloves and

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The last third of the cigar picks up some of the similar flavours of spice from the first third, but there are a few hints of sweetness. I’m not exactly sure which flavour is creating the sweetness, but it tastes very nice. Overall, whatever winter brings, this cigar from CAO will warm up your taste buds.

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PHOTOS: Rick Massie

The 32nd Yukon Quest starts out from Fairbanks on Feb. 6

by Alyssa Friesen

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wenty-five mushers from around the world are attempting the 32nd Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile Sled Dog Race, the toughest sled dog race on the planet.

The race starts on Feb. 6, from Fairbanks, Alaska, following the Yukon River into Whitehorse, Yukon.

The purse is split among the top 10 finishers.

Returning are American veterans Hugh Neff, Allen Moore, Cody Strathe, Robe Cooke and Brent

Sass, as well as Canadian veterans Rob Cooke and Ed Hopkins.

Eleven out of the 25 are rookies.

Dawson City, the halfway point in the race, is one of the three mandatory vet checks, and the first musher to check in there will win an ounce of gold.

The teams will follow the Yukon riverbank, come up on Front Street to the checkpoint, where their bags and dogs are checked over, before heading to the West Side of the river, where

the dogs will sleep in the campground.

Gaby Sgaga is the checkpoint manager. She is excited about the upcoming race.

“I like the people. I like the dogs, of course, because I am a musher,” says Sgaga. “I like the camaraderie - being part of something that is bigger than yourself.”

She takes running the checkpoint with visible pride. There, she works with people who come from all corners of the globe to

volunteer for the event.

Last year there were 40 volunteers working the Dawson checkpoint.

“I love the whole feeling of family atmosphere and bringing new people into the family,” says Sgaga.

She says she got her first email for volunteer interest in October.

Nine people in Dawson turned out to the checkpoint volunteers’ meeting on Jan. 20 in the Visitor’s Information Centre. This building will be transformed into

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Computers will be set up for race followers to track the mushers, the media will crowd the round tables brought in from Diamond Tooth Gerties’ Gambling Hall, handlers and observers will mill about, eating homemade cookies and sipping coffee and canned milk from Styrofoam cups.

The volunteers will be checkcont’d on page 13...

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ing the dogs into the checkpoint, and then checking them out from the campground following a 36-hour layover.

The checkpoint shifts are around the clock in an eight-hour rotation, for three days or sometimes more. (The fastest race finish time was set by Allen Moore

Valentine

last year, at 8 days, 14 hours and 21 minutes.) The mushers will trickle in at all hours of the day and night, one after another, or with great lapses of time between them.

Working at the checkpoint is “quite fun if you like that lively feeling,” Sgaga

Alyssa Friesen is a Dawson City based writer.

Scenes of beauty and excitement from the 2015 Yukon Quest

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tells the turnout of volunteers.

Anna Claxton, who is the organizer of the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Race concession stand during the Yukon Quest, enters the Jan. 20 meeting and leans across the glass-covered wooden counter in the VIC, eager to solicit volunteers to her stand.

The Percy DeWolfe concession proceeds will go towards that race, which takes place on March 24.

The concession is known for its rich, home-made stews, soups, curries and chilis, and an array of baked goods donated by members of the Dawson community.

“The hot ‘n’ sour soup - if you don’t get it quick, it’s gone!” laughs Claxton.

S

A musher’s wife sleeps in the cold while she waits for her team to come in at the Dawson City stop over during the 2012 Yukon Quest

PHOTO: Alyssa Friesen

Mush Rush ... cont’d

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Folk Art in the Forest with Nellie Dale

Say it with a Craft Project

YuKonstruct hosts a free Valentine’s Craft Night Feb. 11

M

ark your calendar: Feb. 11, between 6 and 9 p.m. is the All Ages Valentine Craft Night. This free public event is sponsored by YuKonstruct, located at 135 Industrial Road.

Nominally priced kits for the special Valentine craft are available; step by step instructions for completion – and volunteers – will assist participants; and miscellaneous craft supplies are also available.

If you are interested in community sharing of equipment and knowledge, the craft night is just the beginning. Every Tuesday, YuKonstruct hosts an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. You can see the space and have a quick tour. You can meet some makers with their projects. Your creative mind will burst with possibilities for gifts and unique items for your home.

The concept of the “makerspace” is focused on using and learning practical skills. Participants learn through doing. Makerspace is part of our contemporary culture; a technological extension of Do It Yourself. A non profit endeavour, makerspace provides community workspace with machines, workshops and studios.

YuKonstruct, our makerspace, opened its doors in September 2014. YuKonstruct houses a combination of industrial and traditional tools. The machines are expensive and not something an individual would purchase, but sharing allows anyone to learn and create.

You don’t have to have prior know-

a few household sewing machines.

The woodworking room is amazing.

Carpentry tools enable users to build just about anything from cabinets and tables to cutting boards.

The Coding Computer room has several computers and room for workshops. The Digital Fabrication Room houses a 3D laser cutter, 3D printers and a CNC router.

The machines are partnered with a computer. The creator prepares the idea/plan on a computer, pushes print and the machine does the rest. I saw some amazing chess pieces created on one of the 3D printers while I was there.

The list of equipment and machinery available is impressive.

Ditto+ 3D Printer. Dress forms.

Mig Welder. CNC milling machine.

Table Saw. Jointer. Digital projector. Robotic arm. Well, you get the picture – machines for just about any project you want to complete.

Shared expertise and facilities is not a new concept. YuKonstruct, however, brings the community

PHOTOS: Nellie Dale ledge of any of the machines as YuKonstruct offers how to workshops on the equipment.

While YuKonstruct is the first makerspace north of 60, there are a number of other facilities worldwide. One of the first spaces, Metalab, opened its doors in 2006 in Vienna, Austria. TechShop, a chain of commercial hackerspaces opened across the United States in 2006.

cont’d on page 16...

YuKonstruct’s mission statement is all encompassing: YuKonstruct aims to provide access to shared space, quality tools, expertise and a collaborative environment.

I recently toured the facility.

There are some very cool machines available as well as more traditional stuff. The more traditional room, Craft and Textiles, houses an industrial sewing machine and

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Home Based Business Showcase

Shopping Party

Sunday, February 7, 1:00-4:00pm at 113 Copper road Refreshments served.

Many vendors to choose from.

Draws, giveaways and samples.

Everyone welcome, bring a friend!

2nd Sunday each month

THE KLUANE QUILTER’S GUILD is thrilled to bring

award-winning quilter Elaine Quehl to Whitehorse to share her expertise with Yukon quilters. Elaine was presented with the Quilt Teacher of the Year Award by the Canadian Quilters’ Association in 2015.

We have some story ideas, do you have the passion?

Looking for writers who can take on assignments!

Maybe you’ve got your own ideas, and want to choose your own path?

We’re cool with that too.

April 5, 2016

From Inspiration to Art Quilt Presentation on Elaine’s journey from traditional to art quilter. Everyone welcome. Beringia Centre, 7 p.m. $5

April 6 – 7

Two-day workshop Day 1: Liberated Radial Piecing. Day 2: Reflections.

These two workshops use free hand cutting techniques no ruler! Both designs are unusual and dramatic.

All skill levels. $120

April 8 – 10

Three-day workshop - In Full Bloom For those with an interest in art quilting, two days will be spent creating a quilt with depth, contrast and dimension.

The third day involves experimenting with artist pencils and wax pastels. All skill levels. $180

For more information, Wendy Kitchen at 633-5191, wlkitchen@hotmail.com or please contact: Darlene Easton at 335-0186, kluaneguild@gmail.com

Contact Lori our editorial dragonslayer by email: lori@whatsupyukon.com

More workshop and teacher info at :www.elainequehl.com

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Say It With a Craft Project ... continued form page 15 together with modern technology partnering people, knowledge and enthusiasm. Visit the facility soon and get your creative juices owing.

YuKonstruct is open Tuesday through Sunday. During the week the hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the weekend hours 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The $50 monthly membership enables members access to all the machines on site. Visit YuKonstruct on Facebook or its website www.YuKonstruct.com.

Nellie Dale is a writer/artist living in the Yukon forest.

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PHOTOS: Nellie Dale

Valentine craft samples

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Highlights INTRO TO CORELDRAW

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FEBRUARY 4 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Riverdale MORNINGS: MONDAY 9-12

Exhibi�ons CURRENT >> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: EXHIBITIONS: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS “How Does it Felt”

Musical Minds w/ Lianne Cranfield (Register w/ Lianne)

FOCUS AND EDGE >> in theGALLERIES Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES EVENT HORIZON Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi� on closes January 26, 2013 MOBIUS COLLECTIVE NORTHSessions Open Studio Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

TUESDAY 10:30-11:30

Mother Goose (Parent/Child) (Free / Pre-register) THURSDAY 9-12

BARB HINTON AND JOCYLYN >> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm MCDOWELL $5 per hour

Non-Profit Leadership w/ Sue Starr (Pre-register)

February 5-27 >> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio <<

FRIDAY 10-12

OPENING RECEPTION:

with Neil Graham every first and third Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm $10 per 2 hour session

Ball Pit Play (Family)

Friday, Feb.5, 5-7 pm

SATURDAY 10-3

Ball Pit Play Family Drop-In

HOUGEN HERITAGE GALLERY MANY VOICES: MUSIC IN THE YUKON 1896-1996 YUKON ARCHIVES

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------------------AFTERNOONS 3:15-5:15 MONDAY

Art Exploration TUESDAY

An exhibition of photographs and other delights

Sing Together w/ Madi Dixon & Sarah Ott WEDNESDAY

November 6 - February27

Ball Pit & Games THURSDAY

Theatre

FRIDAY

Indoor / Outdoor Arts On The Move SUNDAY 1-4

Building Intuition with Tarot (Adults) ------------------EVENINGS: MONDAY 6:15-8:15

DROP-IN & OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS

Please bring exact change.

ART HISTORY WITH OWEN WILLIAMS

The Sound Recording Club Teen ages 15-18 & Adults (Pre-register w/ Scott Maynard)

Tuesdays until March 1 From 7-9 pm

TUESDAY

$35 per session

7-8:30 Knitting Circle 5-7 Girls Group 7-9 Book Club (once/month)

CERAMIC OPEN STUDIO Every Sunday except long weekends From 2:30-6 pm $5/hr paid to Studio Tech

WEDNESDAY 7-9

Pop Choir w/ Eric Mah (Register with Erica) THURSDAY

5-6:15 Kids Singing, Beginners 6:30-7:45 Kids Singing, Intermediate 7-9 NIA Dance w/ Susie Anne FRIDAY 6-9

Teen Drop-In

Heart of Riverdale 38 A Lewes Blvd

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture

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1st Sunday of every month From 7-9 pm $10 per session

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Jan.21 – Feb.27, 2016 COFFEEHOUSE & OPEN MIC NIGHT

FEBRUARY 4 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday Feb. 6 at 7 PM

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MERCREDI WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY 5 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 9 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

10 FÉVRIER FEBRUARY 10 20 H 15 | 8:15 PM

YUKON ARTS CENTRE

ALL-AGES VALENTINE’S CRAFT NIGHT

ENGLISH SUBTITLES

FEBRUARY 11 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LASER CUTTER 101 FEBRUARY 11 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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OFTEN I FIND THAT I AM NAKED:

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Monday Feb.8, 7:30pm

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Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

FEBRUARY 13 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CORE MEETING

FEBRUARY 16 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 16 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

What:

FEBRUARY 17 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free Teen Drop In

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME: HIGH VOLTAGE

Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

FEBRUARY 18 7:00PM - 9:00 PM

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Community EVENTS ATLIN Wed, Feb, 10, Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK Sat, Feb, 6, Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, Feb, 6, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Feb, 8, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Feb, 9, Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Feb, 9, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS Thu, Feb, 4, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 3993321 Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members Thu, Feb, 4, Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Feb, 4, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sun, Feb, 7, St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviours Church 668-3129 Tue, Feb, 9, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 3993321 Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members Tue, Feb, 9, Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue, Feb, 9, Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Feb, 9, Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Feb, 10, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Feb, 10, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Feb, 10, Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Feb, 11, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 3993321 Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members Thu, Feb, 11, Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Feb, 11, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator

DAWSON CITY Thu, Feb, 4, KIAC - Film Fest - HE HATED PIGEONS, by Ingrid Veninger 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Film Fest in the downstairs KIAC classroom!

Sun, Feb, 7, 117th International Bonspiel: Dawson City 12:00 AM Dawson City Curling Club 993-5398 The oldest continuously running event in the Yukon invites you to hit the ice throw some stones, sweep some ice and share some laughs!

Fri, Feb, 5, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Sat, Feb, 6, Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces.

Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, Feb, 6, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Feb, 7, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 993-5381 Sun, Feb, 7, Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Lady M & her Mr. Men’s in the cocktail lounge Mon, Feb, 8, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School -6363 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Tue, Feb, 9, Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at) me.com Tue, Feb, 9, Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Dawson City Town Hall 993-7400 The meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting

that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions.

Mon, Feb, 15, Yukon Quest Dawson City Layover Dawson City Visitor Information Centre 668-4711 THE 1,000 MILE INTERNATIONAL SLED DOG RACE – FAIRBANKS, ALASKA TO WHITEHORSE, YUKON Wed, Feb, 10, KIAC - Beginning Guitar with Nijen 4:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Winter Session: January 6 - February 24 Wed, Feb, 10, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Wed, Feb, 10, CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO Thu, Feb, 4, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sun, Feb, 7, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Feb, 7, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 9942442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Feb, 9, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Feb, 10, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu, Feb, 11, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION Thu, Feb, 4, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Feb, 4, Open Mic 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sat, Feb, 6, STTC AGM 12:00 AM Da Ku Cultural Centre STTC BUSINESS IN THE MORNING Cultural activities in the afternoon: Hand Games, Medicine Making, Drum Making Lunch at noon & Feast at 5pm.

Performance by the Dakwakada Dancers @ 4:30pm Door prizes!

Sun, Feb, 7, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Feb, 8, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Feb, 10, Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult. Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Thu, Feb, 11, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Feb, 11, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE Fri, Feb, 5, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Tot Group 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Happy Hour 4:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Feb, 7, Drop in Badminton 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Are you retired? Have some time? Marsh Lake seniors socialize, play cards, have coffee, tea and home made goodies. C’mon down!

Tue, Feb, 9, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Tot Group 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 followed by hot apple cider and refreshments.

Wed, Feb, 10, Adult Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO Sun, Feb, 7, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church 667-7746 Tue, Feb, 9, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

MOUNT LORNE Thu, Feb, 4, Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Feb, 5, Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Feb, 10, Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

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OLD CROW Thu, Feb, 4, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Feb, 7, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 993-5381 Thu, Feb, 11, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH Thu, Feb, 4, Intermediate / Advanced Osteofit: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Catch Kids Club: Tagish 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Beginners Yoga: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre With instructor Lee Randell.

Sat, Feb, 6, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat, Feb, 6, Outdoor Sports Activities: Tagish 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Soccer, baseball, field hockey etc Tue, Feb, 9, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Nordic Walking: Tagish 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue, Feb, 9, Stayfit: Tagish 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Feb, 10, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Thu, Feb, 11, Intermediate / Advanced Osteofit: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Catch Kids Club: Tagish 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

TESLIN Thu, Feb, 4, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Feb, 4, After school XC skiing GR 4-9 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Feb, 4, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Fri, Feb, 5, Public Skate 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sat, Feb, 6, Quilting and Crafting Club 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sat, Feb, 6, Family Public Skate 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sat, Feb, 6, Teslin Youth Club (Gr 7-12) 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Feb, 7, Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Feb, 7, Public Skate 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Feb, 7, Carpet Bowling (ages 55+) 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Feb, 8, Kids in the Kitchen (K4Grade 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Feb, 8, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Feb, 8, Adult Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Feb, 9, Stay ‘N Play Babies Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Feb, 9, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Feb, 9, Kids in the Kitchen (Grade 4-9) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Feb, 9, Adult Yoga (13+) 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Feb, 10, Golden Age Social (Ages 55+) 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Feb, 10, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Feb, 10, After School Activities (K4-Gr 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Feb, 11, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Feb, 11, After school XC skiing GR 4-9 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Feb, 11, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center

WATSON LAKE Thu, Feb, 4, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Feb, 4, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Feb, 7, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service 5362932 Sun, Feb, 7, Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

Mon, Feb, 8, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Feb, 11, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Feb, 11, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

HAINES, ALASKA DAILY Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mondays - Saturdays Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00:00 AM & 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Men’s Bible Study 7:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Feb, 5, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Fri, Feb, 5, Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Feb, 5, Story time 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Feb, 5, Yoga w/Mandy 12:00 PM Haines Community Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Haines Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Haines Community Centre Sun, Feb, 7, Ice cream social for seniors 2:00 PM Haines Community Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Feb, 8, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Feb, 8, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Haines Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Senior Swim 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Feb, 9, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Feb, 10, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Sat, Feb, 6 - 2016 YUKON QUEST Chena River at Cushman St. Bridge Check into Fairbanks, Dawson City and Whitehorse to catch the Yukon Quest.

Dog sleds will start the 1,600km (1000 miles) race in Fairbanks this year. Cheer them on as they race through frosty breath and haunting howls.

SKAGWAY, ALASKA Thu, Feb, 4, Stick and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Thu, Feb, 4, Senior Weights w/ Jennifer/Katherine/Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Feb, 4, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Thu, Feb, 4, Restorative Yoga: w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Spinning w/ Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 4, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Feb, 5, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Feb, 5, SpinYoga w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Must set up yoga equipment in Group Fitness Room prior to class start time!

Fri, Feb, 5, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time

Fri, Feb, 5, Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Feb, 5, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Fri, Feb, 5, SpinYoga w/Courtney 4:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Must set up yoga equipment in Group Fitness Room prior to class start time!

Fri, Feb, 5, Volleyball For Adults 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Spinning w/ Cindy 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Feb, 6, Senior Weights w/ Jennifer/Katherine/Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sun, Feb, 7, Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/ Jeanne 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Feb, 7, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Sun, Feb, 7, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ AJ 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb, 8, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Mon, Feb, 8, Restorative Yoga: w/ Katherine AL 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Mon, Feb, 8, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Feb, 8, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Courtney 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb, 8, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Mon, Feb, 8, Soccer For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Chair and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Feb, 9, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Tue, Feb, 9, Senior Weights w/ Jennifer/Katherine/Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Feb, 9, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Tue, Feb, 9, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Wed, Feb, 10, Back/Hip Yoga: All Levels w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Feb, 10, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Feb, 10, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Feb, 10, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class - Signup Required 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Feb, 10, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, Feb, 10, Belay Check For Certification - Signup Required 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Stick and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Thu, Feb, 11, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/ Katherine/Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Feb, 11, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Thu, Feb, 11, Restorative Yoga: w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Spinning w/ Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Feb, 11, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre \Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre, downstairs Tuesdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church

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February 4, 2016

Jarvis Street Saloon hosts a Bowie Party

by Darren Susin

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veryone from your mom to your niece’s best friend was/is probably a fan of Bowie. When he died a few weeks ago, my Facebook feed was just a stream of David Bowie songs, remembrances and YouTube links from such a varied group of people that it didn’t take long to realize his reach.

While Bowie pioneered a variety of things within music, what interests me most is Bowie’s financial intelligence. In 1997, at the height of Columbia House CD sales and a few years before Shawn Fanning would launch Napster onto the world, Bowie introduced Bowie Bonds. Bowie Bonds were asset-backed securities with a 10-year life span that paid nearly 8 per cent annually. This was a better rate than the U.S. Treasury bonds at the time.

As security, Bowie gave up 10 years of royalties from record sales, commercial use, and licensing in films from his first 25 albums. In exchange, Bowie got $55 million dollars, which allowed him to diversify his assets, as well as buy back some of the publishing rights from early work that was still partially owned by an ex-partner. Prudential Insurance purchased all the bonds almost immediately, thus leaving out any other investors. Moody’s, an agency that rates the strength or weakness of investments, gave the bonds a high rating, but did drop the rating to just above junk bond in 2004 when album sales were slumping due to online piracy. Even with the rating drop, the bonds held their value, and in 2007, the bonds finally reached maturity.

No one in music had ever gone to Wall Street and brokered such a deal. That it was Bowie who did this first is not a surprise, now, given the other avenues he’s established for artists. Since Bowie Bonds were introduced, other musicians have followed suit, including James Brown, Iron Maiden and Rod Stewart.

To celebrate all things Bowie, we’re putting together a show at the Jarvis Street Saloon on Feb. 6. The participating bands will cover a few Bowie songs of their choosing. Bands include Speed Control, The Pop Choir, Kitten Puppy, Unicorn Horn and more.

Cover is $10, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. As a bonus, we will have David Bowie prints for sale from Vancouver-based artist Andrea Hooge. Part of the proceeds from these prints will also go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Costumes are welcome.

Darren Susin is a Whitehorse-based writer, and one of the organizers of the Bowie Dance Party.

All proceeds from this Bowie-themed event are going to the Canadian Cancer Society PHOTO: Andre Hooge

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February 4, 2016

There Goes my Life

by Bryce Bekar

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016 marks one of the most significant changes in my life.

Over the years my hunting partner and I have sat around for days goose hunting, destroyed our boat moose hunting and had adventures that all the money in the world could never pay for.

When you talk to hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen the one thing they will say is: always take someone you trust. Things will go wrong and when they do, you want to be sure that you can take care of your partner and they can take care of you.

My hunting partner has been the best I could ever ask for and I know that in the future we will head out on more adventures together, but it may be a while.

Hayley is graduating this year and heading east to law school.

Almost 18 years ago I was blessed with a little red headed hunting partner.

When she was two we would drive around with her in the back of our car looking for ptarmigan on gravel roads that were not made for our Chrysler Neon.

When she was three Grandma Debbie had made her a complete hunting get up, but she had to wear her pink rubber boots. She always jumped out of bed ready for the next trip to the goose blind. After a few hours on one trip she entertained herself by playing Barbie geese. I have yet to meet or hear of another child that plays with the dead snow geese to keep from getting bored – and I don’t hear of many people taking their three year old girls out bird hunting.

As she grew up we had many more adventures and she has never said she can’t come. A few years ago on a moose-hunting trip she wasn’t feeling well and went home with Chris. As soon as she got home and realized she left me in the bush alone she started crying. My wife Heather called and told me what was going on very shortly after (it was the one trip our camp was close enough to a town to get cell service). The next

PHOTO: The Bekar Family

Hayley playing Barbie Geese day Heather, Hayley and Janessa drove five hours to come stay the night at our hunting camp. Hayley could not bear the fact that I was out there alone and stayed the rest of the week even though she wasn’t feeling well.

She has been there for all three moose I have used my tag on in the Yukon, even though she doesn’t help with field dressing the animal, she has always been a great partner.

Her new adventure to university will be a different one, but, like her, I am worried about her being out there alone. I’m sure if she makes the call I will want to jump on a plane to come help

however I can. Just like she convinced her mom to bring her back to camp.

The end of a song that seems like it was written for me is coming to an end soon. Kenny Chesney wrote about a young man who thought his life was over when his girlfriend got pregnant. At 19 years old I was scared “I’m to young for this, I’m just a kid myself, how am I going to raise one.

There goes my life, there goes my future, my everything, might as well kiss it all goodbye; there goes my life”.

Being a young father causes you to grow up a little quicker than your friends around you.

In the song, as his daughter grows her pictures fill up the refrigerator, and again like the song I watched and as she fumbled up the stairs holding her teddy bear and he sings, “There goes my future, my everything; there goes my life.”

As I blink I can replay her entire life in a moment. I never thought the last verse of the song would come so quick: “She had that Honda loaded down, with her Abercrombie clothes and 15 pairs of shoes, and his American Express. He checked the oil and slammed the hood, said, ‘You’re good to go.’ She hugged them both, and headed off to the west

coast.”

As I write this I sing the words in my head with tears in my eyes.

“And he cried, there goes my life; there goes my future, my everything, I love you baby, goodbye…. there goes my life.”

C.J Bryce Bekar is member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada, Wild Sheep Foundation and the Yukon Fish and Game Association. He believes that outdoors men and women are the key to keeping our environment safe and enjoyable for generations to come.

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