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ritz Mandl was enjoying a sunny day at Army Beach in September when he came across what looked like a dying butterfly. The fragile insect was flying past him on a cold gust of northern wind when it suddenly dropped from the air and went limp, becoming motionless. Assuming that the poor creature had died, perhaps because it had stayed north of sixty for too long, Fritz picked it up and brought it back to Whitehorse with a mind for giving it a proper burial.

He left the butterfly on his windowsill, when to his surprise four days later he saw it flying around in the sunlit window. It had come back to life. Amazed by this apparent miracle Fritz wanted to see how long it would survive.

He experimented with different foods, first trying honey and then realizing that it likes fruits better, especially apples.

He figures that he must be doing something right because five months later the butterfly is still alive and well. It flutters around his home, especially on sunny days when the light shining through his windows creates more warmth. Sometimes he says it will hibernate for a few days and wake up again when the sun comes out,

its body changing size depending on how much it eats.

Fritz asked around, did some research and came to the conclusion that it’s a mourning cloak butterfly. Mourning cloaks winter in the north where they hibernate and are among the first to be seen in the spring. As one of the most common butterflies in Yukon territory they are remarkably early risers, often surprising residents as well as tourists by coming out on snowy days as early in the year as March.

Found in both Eurasia and North America, the scientific name for the mourning cloak is nymphalis antiopa. It’s called the Camber-

It flutters around his home, especially on sunny days when the light shining through his windows creates more warmth.

well beauty in Britain. The North American name derives from the brown cloaks worn by women in mourning. The undeveloped form of this species of butterfly is called the spiny elm caterpillar.

Fritz is hoping that his new roommate will last the winter so that he can set it free in a flowery meadow this spring where it will have a chance to mate before passing on. Although Mandl seems to have interrupted the butterfly’s hibernation he believes that it would likely have died in the exposed situation where he found it.

As it stands he’s glad for the company and likes keeping tabs on the butterfly’s progress. Based on his own research he thinks it’s likely to live until the spring, when it will be able to complete its natural cycle. Fritz says that he has always cared about animals and used to adopt abandoned birds. Fritz Mandl is the owner of Sharpening Service, located at 6149 6th avenue. His shop offers a variety of sharpening services including skates, knives, and mechanical parts.

Michael is editor at What’s Up Yukon. He’s a journalist based in Whitehorse. Lifestory available on request.

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Wasting Away in Geezerville

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My Resolve to Resist Resolutions Is Resolute

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ith increased age comes increased wisdom. That’s the theory, anyway. Naturally, those who are still young find this notion ridiculous. How could anyone be wiser than a 16-year-old?

During my multiple revolutions around the Sun, I have acquired a prodigious amount of knowledge about sundry matters. Granted, the knowledge that has escaped from my neural filing cabinets over time probably represents a more prodigious amount.

But even if my current sum of knowledge is in a deficit position, I cling to the hope that I’m running slightly ahead in terms of wisdom.

Years ago, for instance, I wised up to the absurdity of New Year’s resolutions.

Truth is, they don’t resolve a damned thing.

Every New Year’s Eve for years, I would solemnly vow that the cigarette in my hand (or stuck to my lips) at the stroke of midnight would be my final one ever.

In 1967, that earnest pledge lasted exactly 16 days. In 2007, I held out until May 1 before backsliding. Every other year, my resolve dissolved within 48 hours or

so.

Ditto with other resolutions of varying degrees of moral, physical, economic or social importance. Putting a start date on behavioural change led only to

more. No resolution, no decision, no daily measuring of success, no stress (but, I admit, with help from a vape pipe).

Irresolute as I may seem, I am resolute in my resolve to re-

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greater feelings of stress, guilt and inadequacy. Who needs that?

In August, 2014, I finally kicked a six-decade habit of more than 25 smokes per day, using a simple technique: not smoking any

nounce resolutions. Especially the high-minded, “this year things will be different” variety we’re expected to adopt at New Year’s (and break immediately thereafter).

In fact, I’ve even put that determination into the form of a formal debating premise.

WHEREAS the ancient Babylonian custom of making vows to the gods at the start of a new year is outmoded and irrelevant in modern times; and WHEREAS life-altering promises made late at night under the influence of too much seasonal cheer often warrant repeal or renegotiation before dawn; and WHEREAS the ultimate destination of a path paved with good intentions is not one devoutly to be wished; and WHEREAS the success rate of New Year’s resolutions is, for all practical purposes, negligible; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that any commitment to modify one’s attitudes or behaviour may be deemed null and void if made prior to February 30 in the calendar year of its proclamation.

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p until a year ago, I was unenthused about graphic novels, but Time Clock by Leslie Stein captured my interest. It’s a great example of the genre’s burgeoning popularity and adult appeal.

Published by Fantagraphics in 2016, Time Clock is the third in the Eye of the Majestic Creature series. It centres around Stein’s semi-autobiographical alter ego, Larrybear, and her group of friends as they wander through “the vicissitude of everyday life.”

Larrybear is a typical struggling artist living in Brooklyn; she has a passion for building sand sculptures and pays rent with her serving job wages. Within this familiar story Stein includes a touch of magical realism, the supporting cast includes Larrybear’s two roommates: a cigarette-smoking, pie-baking, gardening guitar, and Marshy, the Marshmallow.

The plot: When Marshmallow slides into a depression and Larrybear receives an order of defective sand, they head to the countryside for a much-needed timeout. But after a short while, Larrybear’s job calls her back to help manage the restaurant. On her premature return she starts drinking heavily to cope. Life starts to get sloppy, is Larrybear losing control?

Time Clock depicts people who get high, get drunk, get sarcastic and get naked (in that HBO Girls kind of way).

In a 2016 interview with Comic Book Resources, Stein says that she uses her characters to show an “honest take on what (she’s) witnessing and experiencing on the planet at the moment. Everything is really sad, beautiful, and funny.”

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sequence to express a story — like a comic book — and have a looser structure than a traditional novel.

Graphic novel express the voice of the author through the aesthetic of the images as much as in the written words. Connecting with the artwork creates an understanding of the tone and artist; this distinctly visual interpretation offers an additional dynamic to the reader’s experience of a story.

In Time Clock, Stein uses simple, cartoon-like imagery for her characters and the irreverent nature of her style lends comedy to the rather melancholy material.

Time Clock is evidence of how much more than comedic indulgence — or sagas of superheroes — graphic novels have to offer. If you haven’t indulged in them yet, I highly suggest giving them a try.

Vanessa Ratjen likes books more than most things, except when she can read books and eat cookies from Baked, because multi-tasking is a good skill to have.

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Epiphanies The 2015 Oscar-winning film Spotlight tells the story of uncovering the cover-up of child abuse in the Catholic Church Cold, hard facts.

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in the film. The quiet tribute to old-school journalism was amply rewarded with Oscars in 2015, including Best Picture.

As for the Spotlight investigation, one of the benefits of the new technology is that those famous articles are still available for anyone to read on the World Wide Web. Marianne Darragh is a regular visitor to the DVD shelf in the Whitehorse Public Library.

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t’s like everybody knows the story,” muses a reporter to her colleague.

“Except us.” The journalists of “Spotlight,” a legendary investigative unit at the Boston Globe, won a Pulitzer for a series of revelatory articles on the coverup of child abuse in the Catholic Church, published in 2002.

But as one of the characters ruefully notes in the film Spotlight, all the pieces to the puzzle were at their fingertips. Spotlight, released in 2015 and available on DVD at the Whitehorse Public Library, is based on the investigation behind those consequential articles.

The Catholic Church exerts a huge influence over Boston institutions and the Boston Globe isn’t immune to its powers to obstruct, leading to an almost subconscious reluctance in the newsroom to challenge church authorities.

So when new editor Marty Baron (played by Liev Schreiber) suggests that a small item about priests accused of child abuse is worth looking into – Spotlight-

worthy – he’s met with a lukewarm response. But, as the Spotlight crew comes to understand, the outsider’s curiosity has spurred them toward one of the biggest stories in the newspaper’s history.

Spotlight details the meticulous legwork that allows the reporters to transform speculation into fact, in the process showing how quickly technology has changed journalism.

Though it takes place only 15 years ago, scenes of the reporters digging through dusty files and rifling through old clippings could be set in the 1950s. Drama is created out of situations that could now be resolved with an email attachment. One of the real-life reporters admits in a special feature on the DVD that he’d never seen a spreadsheet before the abuse investigation.

But the journalists in Spotlight don’t need technology to illuminate the scandal at the heart of their investigation. They need to overcome the distrust of the victims, the fear and complacency of church insiders and their own fail-

ure to act on tips sooner. “What took you so long?” asks one character bluntly, but others are asking it wordlessly throughout the investigation. The question makes a mockery out of the reporters’ attempts to point fingers. ““If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse one,” says crusading lawyer Mitchell Garabedian (Stanley Tucci).

Even the slick lawyer, who appears to be profiting from the secrecy of the Church, reveals he’s not so many poles apart from Garabedian. As Eric MacLeish, Billy Crudup anchors a key scene in the film, when he spills new information to a couple of members of the Spotlight team during a tense confrontation.

Spotlight, written by Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, and directed by McCarthy, is cast with some of the finest actors working in film today, setting their charisma and intensity down low to portray real-life characters of such humility that they didn’t want that Pulitzer mentioned

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14 Months of Fun and Joy

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ukoners are adventurers of all sorts. A Dawson City non-profit organization has captured 14 babies on their exciting start into this adventure called life.

Dawson City’s Healthy Families, Healthy Babies initiative has created an adorable 2017 wall calendar as a fundraiser project, called Babies of Dawson.

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to support young families in the Klondike before and after a baby is born. When asked how the program has affected her life, Anna, a mother of three, said, “This may sound strange, but being a par-

ent can feel very lonely at times, so having an organization like the (Healthy Families, Healthy Babies) can be a lifesaver.”

She explained: “I moved to Dawson about seven months ago when my little Hazel was just two months old. I had very few friends and no support outside my immediate family. They (Healthy Families, Healthy Babies) offered help and respite when I needed it.

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moms and dads through the various events and workshops who are in the same boat that I’m in and we have kind of become a great little community of support for each other.”

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14 Months of Fun and Joy ... cont’d The Babies of Dawson Calendar 2017 is a cheeky fundraiser project for healthy families in the Klondike

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Family and friends of the babies picked a theme and took a photo. There are 14 photos in the calendar and the images include a lumberjack baby, a highway cruiser and a farmer baby.

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together for a shot is a very challenging undertaking for everyone involved.

While some were sitting quietly, others were falling over, crawling out of the scene or starting to cry.

Dawson photographer Andrea Magee took the cover shot.

“I love babies, so this was a joy to do,” Magee says. “Herding cats comes to mind when I think about this photo shoot. It was so much fun.”

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The calendar shows how different and exciting living in the Klondike can be in the first years of life. There are 14 photos in the calendar and the images include a lumberjack baby, a highway cruiser and a farmer baby.

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You can preview the calendar on the designer’s website www.WildPancake.ca and place orders by sending an email to cpnpdawson@ northwestel.com.

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Until Fri, Feb, 17, Art Exhibition - Yukon Archives Collection - Posters Arts Underground In the Hougan Heritage Gallery.

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Tue, Jan, 17 Top 40 Dance Tunz with Jon Steel 9:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Jan, 17 Yukon Live Music - Ginger Jam 10:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler room fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

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Mon, Jan, 16, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 pm Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Whitehorse Mon, Jan, 16, Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 6672802 Whitehorse Mon, Jan, 16, Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 pm Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Overeaters Anonymous Meeting every Monday Please ring the buzzer if the door is locked. Whitehorse Tue, Jan, 17, Family Free Play Dropin 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre This drop-in includes reading time, free play and interactive activities. All Ages Welcome 668-8698 /668-6535 Whitehorse Tue, Jan, 17, Weight Watchers 5:00 pm Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202.

403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Whitehorse Tue, Jan, 17, Patrick Jacobson 5:30 pm Tony’s Pizza Local singer/songwriter performs acoustic versions of his original songs and a variety of covers every Tuesday night. patrick@patrickjacobson. com Whitehorse Tue, Jan, 17, Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 pm Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, The Counselling Drop-In Clinic: Yukon Distress and Support Line 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am 4pm. Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, Family Free Play Dropin 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre This drop-in includes reading time, free play and interactive activities. All Ages Welcome 668-8698 /668-6535 Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, Sharing Circles 5:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Youth only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Whitehorse Wed, Jan, 18, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Whitehorse

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An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Sun, Jan, 15, Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre This conference will highlight and promote First Nation Development Corporations and Aboriginal Businesses in all sectors of the northern economy. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in strategic oneon-one meetings, exhibit at or visit the AIIC Trade Show & First Nation Artisan Market, and listen to keynotes and panel discussion on a number of topics 335.1452 Fri, Jan, 13, Self-Myofascial Release Workshop 5:45 pm Breath of Life Collective Taught by Jessica Read, Space will be limited so please register early. e will focus on bringing ease and mobility to the shoulders, back, hips and legs. This workshop is great for past injuries and active sport enthusiasts.

Sat, Jan, 14, 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.

Sat, Jan, 14, Solstice Haiku Discussion Group 3:30 pm Family Literacy Centre Sat, Jan, 14, Artist Talk - Around the Kitchen Table 7:00 pm Old Log Church Artist Talk “Around the Kitchen Table” Artists Michel Gignac, Lea-Ann McNally, and Scott Price discuss their experiences reinterpreting an artifact from the museum’s collection as part of an interactive exhibition. 334-3790 Sun, Jan, 15, Japanese Conversation Classes Whitehorse, Yukon Email Fumi Torigai the Instructor at jcayukon@gmail. com for more info. Fumi Torigai, Instructor.

393-2588 Tue, Jan, 17, Intro to Financial Tracking for Musicians 4:00 pm Yukon College A full service conversation in regards to managing & tracking income & expenses, taxes and faxes on your own. We’ll be sharing his lessons and learnings on the how to set up your own bookkeeping system as we start this new fiscal year. To register please email staff@musicyukon. com.

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Tue, Jan, 17, Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 pm Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore.

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The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Colds and Flus

by Stephen Potter penetrating deeper into the body (i.e. chest symptoms or deep body ache).

Some people also turn to warming herbs in the early stages, such as ginseng (found in popular cold remedies, such as Cold-FX), which can be beneficial in cases where the body needs warming.

However, ginseng should not be taken in cases of fever, or when a person suffers from night sweats, PHOTO: GraphicStock hot flashes and insomnia, as these symptoms are Medicine Cabinet caused by an excess of heat in the body, and ginseng will make things worse.

Invasion of pathogens to the eople often ask if TradAlternatively, in Traditional itional Chinese Medicine deepest inner layer results in body Chinese Medicine sickness can also can treat colds and flus. aches, chills and fever, even death be treated by “sweating it out,” Although there’s no magic bullet if the pathogen is strong enough. a process that can be aided by The goal in Traditional Chinese consuming the following warming when it comes to getting rid of those nasty winter viruses, Trad- Medicine is to stop the pathogen herbs and foods: itional Chinese Medicine can give from progressing from the outer Miso soup with lots of scallions us a unique perspective on how to the inner layer and to have – especially the white part of the we treat them, reducing the se- good immunity (defensive qi) to stalk. start with. verity, duration and frequency.

Ginger tea – bring 2 cups of In some respects, Chinese mediwater to a boil, add three slices cine’s fundamental understanding Prevention of Colds and Flus of fresh ginger, and simmer for 15 The best treatment is always minutes. of the common cold and flu is no different than Western medicine. prevention. Immune deficiency Raw garlic – this is very effectFor example, both systems agree in Traditional Chinese Medicine is ive as it tonifies the qi and detoxthat colds and flus occur from an often cold in nature, so dressing es the blood. external pathogen entering the warmly (with extra layers on the body. In both systems, there must legs and lower back to protect the After you’ve tried these warmbe some weakness (for example kidneys), breathing through your ing foods, take a warm bath and immune deficiency) for a patho- nose (to replenish your qi-produ- get cozy under some blankets to cing organs), eating healthy and sweat it out – but make sure you gen to invade.

Anything that weakens resist- warming foods (such as oatmeal replenish your sweat with lots of ance, such as stress or lack of and soup), and of course, getting fluids. And, if possible, on your sleep, can weaken one’s defensive lots of rest and exercise, can go next trip down south pop into a qi (i.e. immune system) and allow a long way in staving off sickness. Chinese store and stock up Yin a pathogen to attack and enter Qiao – a great all-purpose herb Treatment of Colds and Flus the body, causing disease. that stops many colds dead in their Sometimes we catch a cold or tracks, if caught early enough.

However, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, flu no matter what we do; howNote that all of these treatpathogens can affect the different ever, we can still use Traditional ments are warming in nature, so if Chinese Medicine to shorten the you have a fever, do not use them. “layers” of the body: The outer layer is the surface duration and lessen the frequency Wait until it is over and then work of the body; invasion by patho- that we become sick. on building your immunity for next If caught in the very early time. gens results in headache, runny stages, acupuncture treatments nose, sore throat.

The next layer is the organs; will open the outer layer of the Stephen Potter is a Registered symptoms of invasion include body, allowing the pathogen to Acupuncturist; you can find him phlegm on the lungs, cough and be more easily expelled from the at Health Space Therapeutics, interior and preventing it from stomach flu.

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Kale-o-pitas

Edible Yukon with Kim Melton

Homemade Food for the Trail

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inally, it’s here! The season I’ve been waiting for, the season when each day invites a further excursion to extend the trail beyond yesterday’s stopping point. It’s ski season. I got out for my first ski this year on a visit down to Mount Lorne before Christmas, and the next shortly afterwards on my new home turf on the Klondike. I may have gotten started a bit late, but I am bound and determined to make the most of whatever skiable weather we have over the next few months.

Part of the fun of heading out for a day of skiing is packing a thermos and lunch or perhaps afternoon tea – as Winnie the Pooh would say, a small snackerel of something.

I delight in finding a bend in the river that faces the sun (well, I will once we have sun back in the valley), out of the wind, and clearing off a well-situated log.

Then comes the art of backing up with skis under the log without getting snarled, and finally settling down on the little pad of blue foam that I carry with me for just

such purposes.

There is nothing like appetite to augment flavour, and wellexercised hunger that develops in the out-of-doors is a spice to beat all others. It is with anticipation and satisfaction that I dig into the pack and extract first the thermos, then the series of boxes and bags that contains the outing’s rations.

For beverage I usually choose herbal tea for the big thermos, not too hot, maybe mint and yarrow or rosehip, juniper and chamomile. This substitutes for the water bottles I bring along on summer hikes, and accompanies a smaller mug of coffee or hot chocolate if I’m feeling treatish.

Then the grub.

I make a lot of fruit leathers from the available offerings up here: rosehip-raspberry, appleblueberry, even highbush cranberries find their way in sometimes.

I often pack these with nuts and slip them into my jacket pocket for on-trail munching.

Oatcakes or homemade bread – I am currently in love with a molasses-covered dark rye bread

studded with caraway – serve as a vehicle for pesto or cheese that was carefully tucked away in the summer months.

Carrots are a staple as long as we have them. I often borrow from the traditions of a Japanese friend of mine who always brings onigiri (rice balls wrapped in nori, sheets of seaweed), which are the perfect vehicle to filled with whatever we had for supper last night.

We are blessed to have homegrown apples which often make it along and of course no ski would be complete without that fermented glory of the tropical forest: chocolate. With that kind of spread coming along, who wouldn’t want to go for a ski?

In the post-festive season I find ski days are also the perfect time for slowly making our way through leftovers that still linger in the freezer from parties – little hors d’oeuvres and cookies and all sorts of bite-sized delights that can be thawed out on the woodstove while the skis are being waxed before being stashed in the pack.

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We freeze our kale plants in the garden and bring them onto the porch for the winter. I crumble the leaves into a bowl outside to skip the chopping step.

PHOTO: Kim Melton INGREDIENTS 1 package phyllo pastry (or if you dare make homemade, send us a picture!)

8 large kale leaves, crumble or chopped, ribs removed 2 eggs ½ cup soft cheese – fresh, aged chèvre or Marcelin ¼ – ½ cup grated hard cheese – pecorino, asiago or similar, vary amount according to strength of flavour 2 tsp basil salt (I preserve chopped basil in coarse salt for the winter) or sub 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp oregano, dried With treats like this even 2 Tbsp mint, dried the most languid of dogs 1 onion 3 cloves garlic might be encouraged to butter

come out for a ski

METHOD Steam the kale until very tender – at least 30 minutes. Beat the eggs with the cheeses, herbs and salt. Drain kale and add to eggs.

Chop onion finely and sauté in butter on low heat until translucent and sweet. Mince in garlic and sauté briefly, then add this to the other ingredients.

Take out one sheet of phyllo at a time onto your work surface, leaving the rest covered with a plastic bag and a damp towel.

Brush it with melted butter and cut into four long strips. Place a large spoonful of filling on the bottom of each strip and fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle, repeating over and over until the strip is used up.

To freeze, place on cookie sheets and transfer to ziploc-type bags once solid.

To bake, brush with melted butter and bake at 375ºF. From frozen they will take 20 to 30 minutes, whereas fresh will be closer to 15 minutes. They are done when golden brown.

I’m sure one day soon I will discover that we have actually reached the end of these, but even our freezer (aka the porch) seems to abound with nooks and crannies like any conventional unit, the ones that seem to hide items from even the most shrewd and diligent of investigations.

I think they may be related to the wormholes that exist in dryers and are responsible for removing single socks to a far-distant part of the galaxy. The beauty of

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Comfort Food Can Be Healthy

Your Dining Fine Guide

Virginie Hamel has opened a new restaurant called Wintering Ground

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After years of catering from a communal commercial kitchen, Virginie Hamel now has her own place. Wintering Ground has taken over the chalet at the Meadow Lakes Golf Course

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t is really nice here,” says Virginie Hamel as she looks at the high ceilings and natural woods of the Meadow Lakes Golf Club chalet.

“It is super cozy.”

This is exactly why she chose to open her new restaurant here in November, called Wintering Ground.

“Wintering Ground is a place where you go and feel at home during any season, not just winter,” she explains.

“It is a place you feel you can spend time for a little while.”

Indeed, many of her customers linger over the cheese plates and nachos or one of the main courses, like the Thai green curry chicken.

If you have ever enjoyed a meal at the Association francoyukonnaise, then the chances are that Hamel was in the kitchen. She does a lot of catering from there.

And she knows what she wants from a restaurant when she goes

out: “I want something interesting and fun to eat, but I don’t really want French fries or burgers.

“You feel good eating it, but not so much afterwards.

“I am looking for comfort food... but healthy food.”

So, she met her own challenge with such comfort foods as the nachos. But she made it interesting and fun by including pesto, salsa verde and cashew caper cream – along with the prerequisite red peppers and cheddar cheese.

Salads include arugula, kale chips and beets, served with quinoa.

When there is meat included with a salad, it can be smoked trout or blackened chicken.

Pizza? When was the last time you saw elk sausage as a topping?

“We cater to vegetarians and meat lovers at the same time,” says Hamel.

Challenging herself even more, Wintering Ground’s plates of food

are each meant to be a work of art.

“I am also an artist,” says Hamel. “Cooking is like a creation, so it is like art that I’m serving people.”

She laughs at the suggestion that an artist would rebel against following a recipe (read: rules).

“You can be creative with the plate you are preparing,” she explains. “You can make it colourful and attractive.

“You eat with the eyes first, that is super important.”

Locating Wintering Ground at the golf course is one of those ideas that make sense: it is not being used during the winter and it has a built-in reputation for being a comfortable, cozy place. When golf season begins, Hamel and the owner of the golf course will decide on how to proceed.

Meanwhile, she is getting customers walking up from the little neighbourhood just below the hill. And people are stopping by from Mary Lake, Sima and Cowley Creek.

“And a lot of people from town, too,” says Hamel. “I was amazed at the amount of support I got from the community; Whitehorse is cool like that.”

When the cooking is done for the night, Hamel will leave the kitchen to visit with her guests: “I am a shy person, but it is really fun.”

Reservations are not necessary, but are recommended since there are only 25 seats. Call 668-4653.

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Hamel still caters and can use this space for even larger groups.

Wintering Ground is open Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Oland

Sausage rolls are bundles of love, and the perfect food for any occasion

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ausage rolls are an anytime food - breakfast? Top with a runny egg. Light lunch? Just add a green salad. Company coming? Make sure there’s lots of mustard for dipping. Cater to your guests tastes by switching up the sausage, any sort of game sausage works incredibly well (moose bratwurst is a personal favorite) but breakfast sausage is also delicious served doused with maple syrup.

Because these little bundles of joy are so simple to put together you can easily pull them off fresh, but if you happen to have any leftover they reheat beautifully in a 350 degree oven.

Egg roll filling cooling

Sausage rolls with beaten egg

Finished sausage rolls with pickles and mustard

PHOTOS: Sydney Oland

This dish can be served as an appetizer or as an easy brunch with a couple of fried eggs. Cater to your guests tastes by switching up the sausage, any sort of game sausage works incredibly well (moose bratwurst is a personal favorite) but breakfast sausage is also delicious served doused with maple syrup.

Sliced sausage rolls with condiments

INGREDIENTS 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 pound sausage (about 4 sausages) 1 egg, beaten

METHOD

1

. Set oven at 425 degrees, and have on hand a lined baking sheet. Unroll the puff pastry and spoon half the mustard along one side, then place half the sausage on the mustard. Brush the rest of the pastry with the beaten egg then roll the pastry arounds the sausage. Cut the roll into 4 pieces then place on the lined baking sheet seam side down. Repeat using remaining ingredients.

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. Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with beaten egg then bake for 20 minutes or until pastry is brown and sausage is fully cooked. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

3ting board and place 2 table. Place one wrapper on a cut-

spoons of filling in the center.

Brush edges of wrapper with beaten egg then fold wrapper around filling. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers until all of both are fully used. Brush each egg roll with canola oil then place on lined baking sheet.

Sydney Oland is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as other publications.

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STEVE MCGOVER T T NNYN O N E J SC D is a stand-up comedian from O R T O L I F L M E B HA Whitehorse, Yukon who now is an Alberta born comedian now living in Toronto. He competed in last years Seattle International Comedy Competition, performed at the Edmonton Comedy Festival and regularly tours all over Canada

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He runs his own comedy room in Edmonton and has performed in rooms across the country. In 2013 he went to the Adelaide Fringe Festival in Adelaide, Australia with the Yukon Gold Comics.

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A Brimful of Asha

January 26-28 / Old Fire Hall Real-life mother and son, Asha and Ravi Jain, share the stage and tell this true (and very Canadian) story of generational and cultural clash. When Ravi takes a trip to India his parents decide it is the perfect time to introduce him to potential brides.

Ravi is not sold on the idea of getting married-at least not yet-but Asha fears that time is running out.

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January 27 & 28 / Yukon Arts Centre Answer the call for connection, transformation and healing in NeoIndigenA by award-winning Artistic Director, choreographer and performer Santee Smith. A visually-stunning piece that tells the stories of the soul exploring our relationship to all living entities and elements – it promises to be both transcendent and primordial.

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January 23, 25 & 27 / Pioneer Hotel Part art installation, part live performance, Public Secret is an uplifting, multidisciplinary and immersive show that will invite 20 audience members at a time to lose themselves in real-life stories and experiences of one of the most fascinating yet taboo topics of our culture: Death.

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rom Jan. 26 to Feb. 25, the ODD Gallery in Dawson City will be featuring an exhibition called The Golden Age of Selfies. The exhibition will showcase work submitted by members of the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC).

The idea of taking a selfie might feel modern, but the selfie itself has been around for a while.

In 1839, Robert Cornelius, an amateur chemist and photography enthusiast from Philadelphia, set up his camera at the back of the family store. After removing the lens cap, he ran into the frame, sat for a minute, then covered up the lens again. The result was considered by many to be the first photographic portrait – and the first selfie – ever taken. In 1914, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, at the age of 13, was one of the first teenagers to take her own picture using a mirror, and sent it to a friend.

The first use of the word selfie in any paper or electronic medium was in an Australian internet forum in 2002. By the end of 2012,

Time magazine considered the word selfie to be one of the top 10 buzzwords of that year, and in 2013, the word itself had become so popular that it was voted the word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary.

The ODD Gallery chose this theme, says Meg Walker, interim gallery director, because the concept of selfies is fascinating.

Questions such as “Is there a difference between a selfie and a self-portrait?” and “Why are we currently enjoying taking selfies so much?” are interesting points to ponder.

In the end, she asks, is it about communication, sharing, creating and sustaining fantasies of being popular? Are selfies just expressions of shallow fantasies, or simply part of friendly conversation?

In regards to the title of the exhibition, Walker says calling it The Golden Age of Selfies was a nod towards playfulness.

“When we say the golden age of selfies, we typically refer to a time gone by where the peak of the creative idea, the work, and

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“Is the golden age of selfies behind us?” she asks. “Is there more innovation and psychological, emotional, social expression to Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s come, or is it time to move on to 10:30am - 4:00pm something else?”

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With the theme of this exhibition, says Walker, “we are poking Guided Bus Tours: 12 noon, & 2pm fun at ourselves. It’s a way of acknowledging that we’ll probably cial, We’re so collectively look back at this time on find us and laugh at our obsession.” m! a r Instag The opening reception for The Golden Age of Selfies will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

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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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Every Revolution Begins with a Spark

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Anne Middler, the owner of Kicksled Revolution. Picture taken in the alley between Wood and Jarvis Street while she was riding one of her kicksleds PHOTO: Emily Sheff She turned her passion into a business in November, opening Kicksled Revolution, first as an online store and more recently, as a physical shop. Business was in full swing with Christmas orders.

In addition to the many sizes and colours of kicksleds available, she is also offering a faster and lighter version, called a kickspark.

For now, her business venture is a one-woman show, but she envisions turning it into a social enterprise.

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around my body,” Middler says.

“With the kicksled, you just hop in your boots and you are gone.”

She first got a handmade wooden sled from Andy Lera, a kicksled builder and designer on the Carcross Road. When Lera’s business was up for sale in 2010, Middler thought about taking it on.

“I was quite keen on buying his business, but realized I could not make as much sleds as he could – around 35 a year, and I had a baby at that time. It needed to be profitable,” Middler says.

Instead, she discovered a Finnish manufacturer called Esla that produces a metal-framed kicksled. She bought more than one from them.

She believes kicksleds can be a substitute for snowmobiles in small communities.

“In Finland, communities are designed around the use of these sleds, not every sidewalks get cleared, allowing people to commute on their kicksleds in winter,” she says.

It is also a way to stay active on those long winter days.

“Seniors in Finland use them as snow walkers to get around town; they are pretty stable.”

She foresees trails being designated for their use around communities.

It can be a competitive sport, too.

“The Finns are quite passionate about their kicksled. Competitions are organized, racing suits get worn. These can also be social events, festive activities. Once the kicksled community get bigger, we could do the same in the Yukon,” Middler says.

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he kicksled, or potkukelkka in Finnish, is part scooter, part sled. It has two long runners for self-propulsion on snow. With a wooden seat at the front, it can accommodate a backpack or two. It is widespread in Scandinavian countries, especially in Finland.

“You don’t need any special equipment to kicksled, just a good pair of boots and warm clothes,” explains Anne Middler, local kicksled guru. In her eyes, kicksledding is an environmentally friendly means of transportation, a healthy recreational activity and a great way to stay in shape.

It was love at first sight when she first kicksledded in November 2009.

“I was with a friend on Crag Lake and she was skiing – but I am not a skier. I tried her kicksled instead and there I was, completely hooked.”

Middler bought her first kicksled the following day.

Throughout the subsequent months, a passion for kicksledding continued to build. She would bring up the subject at work, with friends and family – essentially with whoever wanted to listen.

She would cruise the Millennium Trail with her baby girl snoozing in her car seat strapped to the kicksled.

As an environmental activist, it brought into line many of her core values. The kicksled revolution was born, at least in her mind.

Kicksledding can appeal to people who don’t like cross-country skiing.

“I tried skiing, but I just don’t like all those straps and sticks

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Active Interest LISTINGS Until Tue, Mar, 14 Junior and Adult Tennis Lessons 4:00 pm Yukon College Have some fun playing tennis this winter!

Junior lessons Tuesdays 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm, adult lessons 6-7 pm. Certified coaches.

Wed, Jan, 11 Velocity Practice 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 11 Pursuit Practice 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 11 Scottish Country Dancing 5:30 pm Elijah Smith Elementary School Adults of any age. Families welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Pat at 668-4976 or Kat at 334-1547.

Wed, Jan, 11 Adult Biathlon 6:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 11 Bouldering with ACC 7:30 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Email for location, membership details info@accyukon.ca Wed, Jan, 11 Ninpo Taijutsu 8:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Exciting new class starting.

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Thu, Jan, 12 - Sun, Jan, 15 Womens and Mens Curling Championships Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Come watch and cheer at this championship! 667-2875 Thu, Jan, 12 Velocity Practice 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Fri, Jan, 13 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 pm Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Jan, 14 Dance Gathering 8:00 pm Association franco-yukonnaise A monthly let-loose-shake-it-move-stretchsweat-smile evening. Mix of world beat, rock, blues, electronica. Adults & mature teens welcome. Entrance by donation.

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Sun, Jan, 15 Bears Practice 1:30 pm Biathlon Range Sun, Jan, 15 Try out Scuba Diving - or Refresh Your Scuba Skills 7:00 pm Virginia Labelle One-evening sessions to refresh your scuba skills (for certified divers) or to try out scuba diving in a fun and safe environment! Various dates available. Prices include everything - all gear, tanks, pool times, PADI materials, and professional PADI instruction. Call 332-0351 for more information.

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Wed, Jan, 18 Velocity Practice 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 18 Pursuit Practice 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 18 Scottish Country Dancing 5:30 pm Elijah Smith Elementary School Adults of any age. Families welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Pat at 668-4976 or Kat at 334-1547 Wed, Jan, 18 Adult Biathlon 6:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed, Jan, 18 Bouldering with ACC 7:30 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Email for location, membership details info@accyukon.ca

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Wellness LISTINGS Wed, Jan, 11, The Counselling Drop-In Clinic: Yukon Distress and Support Line 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed, Jan, 11, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jan, 11, Sharing Circles 5:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Men only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Wed, Jan, 11, Red Tara Meditation 6:00 pm White Swan Sanctuary Everyone welcome.

For more info contact Vicky 633-3715 Wed, Jan, 11, The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 pm Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia.

Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713.

Wed, Jan, 11, Bhangra Classes 7:30 pm Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Class every week for 5 weeks.

Thu, Jan, 12, Postnatal - Moms & Babies 10:15 am Breath of Life Collective Designed to support your post-partum body’s recovery in a safe, supportive environment, you will re-build strength in the back, core & pelvic floor, open the chest, relieve neck & shoulder tension, improve your posture & replenish your energy levels Thu, Jan, 12, Beginner Yoga with Tammy 7:30 pm Alpine Bakery Increase flexibility and strengthen body and mind. Thursdays from January 12 to March 2 -eight sessions. Call or email to register. 336-4461 tammy.reis37@ gmail.com Fri, Jan, 13, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri, Jan, 13, Self-Myofascial Release Workshop 5:45 pm Breath of Life Collective Taught by Jessica Read, Space will be limited

so please register early. e will focus on bringing ease and mobility to the shoulders, back, hips and legs. This workshop is great for past injuries and active sport enthusiasts.

Mon, Jan, 16, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon, Jan, 16, Shamata Meditation 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jan, 16, Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon, Jan, 16, Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 pm Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Overeaters Anonymous Meeting every Monday Please ring the buzzer if the door is locked.

Tue, Jan, 17, Weight Watchers 5:00 pm Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue, Jan, 17, Women of Wisdom Workshops 6:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre If you’re an Aboriginal woman who is looking to share or learn Traditional Teachings, the Women of Wisdom program may be a good fit for you.

Tue, Jan, 17, Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 pm Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Jan, 17, Tai Chi Yukon Performance Group 8:00 pm Jack Hulland Elementary

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St., Big Book Study

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Dates: Every Sunday (does not run on holidays) Time: 2:30-6:30pm Cost: $5/hour

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SOLDERING 101 JANUARY 12, 2017

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Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

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Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

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Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele St., Main Entrance

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All KIAC members are invited to submit work in any medium for our biannual ODD Gallery members show.

February 6, 2017, 7PM

NATIVE NORTH AMERICA KIAC Ballroom

5:30 pm kubo and the Two Strings

From the animation studio LAIKA comes the most highly praised animation of the year: an epic original action adventure featuring the voice talents of George Takei, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry. Dir. Travis Knight, 2016, USA, 101 minutes.

8:00 pm lion

After a wrong train takes a five-year-old Indian boy thousands of kilometers from home and family, he survives many challenges before being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only the scantest of clues, he sets out to find his lost family. This cinematic and inspirational film is based on a true story and anchored by Dev Patel’s riveting performance. In English, Bengali and Hindi with English subtitles. Dir. Garth Davis, 2016, Australia, 120 minutes.

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An evening of music and storytelling featuring Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback.

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Heading Out? Check it Out!

Skiing above Fish Lake

Yukon Avalanche Association introduces a way for people to contribute to an avalanche safety information source

by Ruth Lawrence A skier performs a compression test in order to identify weak snowpack layer

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or many Yu k o n e r s , enjoying the backcountry is an integral part of their lifestyle whether they love to ski, snow machine, snowshoe or run sled dogs. They rely on their own experiences and common sense to keep themselves safe. Some have tuned into avalanche forecasts that have been available since 2011 on the Canadian Avalanche website and the Yukon Avalanche Association web-

PHOTOS: courtesy of Jasmin Dobson site. But funding for this service has changed and affected availability.

To assist in providing more information to outdoor enthusiasts, the Yukon Avalanche Association, partnering with Avalanche Canada, has initiated a data collection service that is crowd-sourced. In other words, anyone who spends time in the great outdoors can assist by submitting their avalanche observations online to a platform

called the Mountain Information Network (MIN). All that’s required is about five minutes at the end of the day logged on to Avalanche Canada’s website –– and this can be done on a smartphone.

“It only takes a few minutes to sit down with a warm beverage and think about what you saw during your day,” says Ben Horowitz, communications director for Yukon Avalanche Association.

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weakness of the conditions that you encountered during the day.”

Jasmin Dobson, president of the Yukon Avalanche Association explains how to do it.

“Once logged on to the website, there is a checklist where Avalanche Canada leads you through a series of questions based on weather conditions, avalanche and snowpack conditions,” Dobson says. “As well, you can upload photos of the area and add more comments.”

The concept that information not shared is useless information is true when it comes to avalanche safety.

With the Mountain Information Network, Avalanche Canada can generate a Hot Zone Report (HZR) from their Revelstoke, B.C. office.

These reports combine snowpack and weather data from the Canadian Avalanche Association office with observations submitted by members of the public though the Mountain Information Network.

Hot Zone Reports are not avalanche warnings and do not contain danger ratings, but they will promote backcountry travellers’ awareness of conditions. The introduction of the Hot Zone Reports this year is a transition from the twice weekly avalanche forecasts. The Hot Zone Reports will be issued a minimum of once each week, and more if conditions warrant. In the Yukon, the Mountain Information Network reports generated by the public will be augmented by technicians in the field collecting data each week.

The Hot Zone Report is a pilot project. If deemed successful, the Yukon Avalanche Association will be able to offer the Hot Zone Report avalanche advisory again in the coming years; that is, if funding for the project continues.

This year the Hot Zone Report has been funded by the Yukon Government (Department of Community Services, Sports and Recreation branch) and the Community Development Fund, as well as other sources.

So far, more than sixty people have taken the Mountain Information Network training and in recent weeks the Yukon has proportionately the highest number of reports submitted as compared to areas in southern Canada. This makes Jasmin Dobson “superproud” of Yukoners.

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7 pm-12 am the Yukon,” Ben Horowitz says. He says since arriving in the Yukon a few years ago, he’s noticed that Yukoners take care of each other.

“It’s different from down south where skiers can often guard details of their travels and don’t always share where they’ve skied or what they saw,” he says. “We’re all in this together. We won’t get a professional Hot Zone Report if we don’t submit information to the Mountain Information Network.”

Two training sessions on the Mountain Information Network

have already been offered in December and more will be rolled out in 2017 including two advanced level field days in the White Pass.

These sessions are open to any and all backcountry recreationists.

“If we can coalesce information from all these sources, we are going to create a tight cohesive group with accurate information,” Horowitz says.

Horowitz and Dobson are encouraged by what has

developed so far.

“The enthusiasm has been incredible,” Dobson says.

If you are interested in the courses, contact the Yukon Avalanche Association through its website for further details.

For more information contact Jasmin Dobson by email at president@YukonAvalanche.ca.

Ruth Lawrence is a long-time Haines Junction resident, retired English teacher and grammar nut.

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February 10, 2017

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Call for Submissions The Government of Yukon and the Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection invite artists from all Yukon communities to apply. Artwork should be suitable for display in public buildings.

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Wed, Jan, 11, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Jan, 18, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

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Fri, Jan, 13, Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat, Jan, 14, Women’s Yoga 9:00 am Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, Jan, 14, Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jan, 16, Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Jan, 17, Women’s Yoga 7:00 pm Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Jan, 17, Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wed, Jan, 11, Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed, Jan, 11, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, Jan, 11, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Jan, 11, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Wed, Jan, 11, AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jan, 12, Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jan, 12, CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jan, 12, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu, Jan, 12, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Jan, 12, Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jan, 12, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat, Jan, 14, Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sun, Jan, 15, St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 am St. Saviours Church 867-668-3129 Mon, Jan, 16, Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon, Jan, 16, AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Jan, 17, Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Jan, 17, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue, Jan, 17, Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue, Jan, 17, Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Jan, 17, Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Jan, 17, Tlingit Language Game Nights 6:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Jan, 17, Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Jan, 18, Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed, Jan, 18, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, Jan, 18, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Jan, 18, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Wed, Jan, 18, AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building

CARMACKS

Mondays-Fridays Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Tue, Jan, 17, Village of Carmacks Council Meeting 7:00 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre

DAWSON CITY

Wed, Jan, 11, CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, Jan, 12, Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri, Jan, 13, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jan, 13, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jan, 13, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Jan, 13, Harmonica George McConkey 6:00 pm Westminster Hotel In the Tavern Sat, Jan, 14, 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, Jan, 14, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Jan, 15, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Mon, Jan, 16, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jan, 16, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at) me.com 867-993-2520 Wed, Jan, 18, CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wed, Jan, 11, Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 am Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jan, 11, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Fri, Jan, 13, Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun, Jan, 15, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun, Jan, 15, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Wed, Jan, 18, Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 am Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jan, 18, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed, Jan, 11, Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed, Jan, 11, Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu, Jan, 12, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu, Jan, 12, Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu, Jan, 12, St. Elias Chamber of Commerce AGM 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu, Jan, 12, Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri, Jan, 13, Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Sun, Jan, 15, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 am St Christopher’s Church Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere 867634-2360 Mon, Jan, 16, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre

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Fri, Jan, 13, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 14, Tot Group 10:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 14, Pick-Up Hockey 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Ice hockey season is upon us! We welcome all players of all skill levels to drop by the rink. We use small modified nets.

Sun, Jan, 15, Drop in Badminton 11:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 17, 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, Jan, 17, Tot Group 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@yogawhitehorse.ca Tue, Jan, 17, Darts Night 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre We’ll be doing a quick orientation for those who haven’t played before and playing 301. The bar will be open for a beverage while we play.

MAYO

Fri, Jan, 13, Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 15, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, Jan, 17, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus

MOUNT LORNE

Fri, Jan, 13, Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Sun, Jan, 15, DPSAY - Carbon Hill Race Day 9:00 am Lorne Mountain Community Centre 6-10 miles, depending on Skijorers, recreation class or Kids 100 yard dash.

Concession open, all kids under 16 must wear helmets, following the races we will close out the day with an Awards Ceremony!

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Thu, Jan, 12, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jan, 15, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Tue, Jan, 17, Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

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Tuesday - Saturdays Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 11, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 3993418 Wed, Jan, 11, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Sat, Jan, 14, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 3993418 Sat, Jan, 14, Jam Session and Games Night 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Special Guest - Gurdeep Pandher, performing Bhangra Dancing. East Indian food on the menu. Presale of tickets for dinner will be available soon.

Sun, Jan, 15, Pancake Breakfast with Sunday Morning Trivia: Tagish 9:30 am Tagish Community Centre Third Sunday of every month.

September 20th - Trivia Theme is “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?’ 399-3407 recreation@ tagishyukon.org Wed, Jan, 18, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 3993418 Wed, Jan, 18, Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 18, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

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Thu, Jan, 12, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jan, 12, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sun, Jan, 15, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon, Jan, 16, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue, Jan, 17, Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake Tue, Jan, 17, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023

HAINES

Daily Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM. No Swim Sundays Mon-Thu Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Haines Borough Public Library Hours: Mon-Thu 10-9 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:30-4:30 | 7662545 Wed, Jan, 11, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, Jan, 11, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 11, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jan, 11, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 11, Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 11, Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Thu, Jan, 12, Strength and Stretch 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jan, 12, Tai Chi 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jan, 13, Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Road Rally Haines Borough Alaska Starts on the US side of the border on the Haines Highway to Dezadeaash Lake and return. (907) 766-3951 Fri, Jan, 13, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri, Jan, 13, Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Sat, Jan, 14, Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun, Jan, 15, Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun, Jan, 15, St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun, Jan, 15, Bible Club & Christian Education 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Mon, Jan, 16, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon, Jan, 16, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jan, 16, Strength and Stretch 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jan, 16, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jan, 16, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jan, 16, Private Jujutsu Class 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jan, 16, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jan, 16, Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Artsy Tue, Jan, 17, Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Tue, Jan, 17, Tai Chi 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 18, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, Jan, 18, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts

Live Music Thursday Nights 7pm-11pm Sunday Open Mic Night 3pm-7pm

Wed, Jan, 18, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jan, 18, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 18, Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jan, 18, Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar

SKAGWAY

Wed, Jan, 11, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 11, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Jan, 11, Intro to TRX 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre An introductory course on using the TRX Suspension System to build muscular strength and endurance. Learn proper biomechanics and the correct way to adjust the straps and control the amount of resistance being used based on vector. Followed by a very basic beginner friendly 25 min. workout. 907-983-2679 k.nelson@ skagway.org Wed, Jan, 11, Aerial Tissue w/ Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu, Jan, 12, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 12, Toddler Yoga 9:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre 907983-2679 k.nelson@skagway.org Thu, Jan, 12, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Jan, 12, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 12, Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 12, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jan, 13, SRC Fitness Challenge Skagway Recreation Centre Make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle and welcome the chance to win a Fitbit! 10-week time period beginning the day indicated on your registration.

Call or email to register. 907-9832679 k.nelson@skagway.org Fri, Jan, 13, Spinning w/ Dena 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jan, 14, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sat, Jan, 14, Bouncy House Fun Time! 12:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat, Jan, 14, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jan, 14, Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 15, Intro to Climbing 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre The rockwall and take the steps necessary to become belay certified, use the auto belay system and climb on the rock wall for fun and fitness combined! 907-983-2679 k.nelson@ skagway.org Sun, Jan, 15, Aerial Tissue w/ Renee 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon, Jan, 16, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 16, Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 16, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Jan, 16, Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Jan, 17, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 17, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 18, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 18, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Jan, 18, Intro to Yoga—for total beginners! 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre An introductory yoga class to learn basic philosophy, class etiquette, and modifications, Discover the health benefits yoga can bring into your life. 907-983-2679 k.nelson@skagway.org Wed, Jan, 18, Aerial Tissue w/ Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up

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The Most Yukonic Night Ever

by Tess Casher

T

he Yukon boasts of many iconic landscapes/experiences/situations and on one glorious night I experienced a few of them.

The beginning was simple enough. Our church was putting on a bonfire retreat at a farm owned by a youth leader’s family. I asked for directions and was told I could find it near the “Old Dog Hotel.” I opted for a ride.

I went in, with my naive southern upbringing, expecting a campfire, marshmallows and maybe someone would bring out a guitar if we were lucky.

Oh, no!

This was a bonfire done Yukon style.

In the pitch black of night, approximately 6 p.m., we lined up like soldiers to receive our gear.

We stopped at one popped open trunk to grab mitts, another for a headlamp and another for a quick bear warning and we were off.

Pulsing with adrenaline, we ran into the night’s forest. I found a couple of sticks on the ground, picked them up and proudly carried them over to our bonfire fuel drop-off sight.

Then promptly, dropped my sticks in dismay.

We weren’t going after sticks.

We were going after trees! Not just Charlie Brown Christmas trees either, but honest to goodness 8 foot trunks of wood.

We were scrounging through the bush, in giddy excitement of finding the next log. It was the best type of activity. The kids got the joy of picking up heavy objects and the adults got free labour to clear their farm.

This rhythm continued, until we realised our headlamps were no longer needed. One glance at the night sky told us why.

The full moon was wrapped in a glorious blanket of green. The

northern lights had danced their way into our evening!

Under the glowing green shadow we piled the dead trees onto an old ATV and trailer; a lop-sided combo. We pulled the fuel to the centre of the field.

We stacked the trees in a Hunger Games cornucopia-esque structure, which quickly became the perfect opportunity for the adventurers in our group to practice their Tarzan skills.

Once it was quadruplechecked that the bonfire was actually kid-free, we struck the structure ablaze with the single stroke of a match (and aided by lighting fluid).

Our fire’s glow dimmed the northern lights.

This was a huge honker of a fire that mightily roared into the sky. Let’s just say that if we had built something even close to it on a deserted island, we would have had a very high probability of being rescued.

Soon our large fire was used to feed a baby fire, which was more appropriate for the art of s’more making and hot dogs.

Then the games began. Each child was given the high school equivalent of a magic wand: a hand held shooting firework.

Then we launched giant glowing lanterns into the night’s breeze.

Luckily all limbs were left intact with their rightful owner.

Soon the fun was over and the fire was left to burn its course with the adults into the wee hours of the night, while we headed home.

We were divvied up into rides by location; I sat in the front seat and negotiated the old seat belt till it finally gave a creaky click.

We pulled ahead. Correction, we raced ahead using road lines as guidelines till I saw shadows in the distance.

There comes a time in life,

where you really need to speak.

You really need to just get up and shout something of vital importance. But somehow, there’s a disconnect in the tracks. A stray nail or two somewhere in the pathway between your thoughts and your vocal chords. And these bits and screws in your speech pattern decide to become loose when you’re on an icy road, hurtling 100 km per hour into a herd of wandering deer!

Now in my Southern upbringing, I always thought “deer in the headlights” was just an expression. But, no, no, no! It’s a fact nature. The deer stood paralyzed in the same fear that prevented me from screaming.

I could have sworn that the tip of their antlers scratched the surface of the car. We had all subconsciously leaned our body weight to the left, in final attempt to prevent hitting the animals. And thankfully our car kept sailing along the night road; by luck, by driving skill, or

by God, we were coming home from a church retreat after all.

We made it! I walked in the door, kicked the snow off my boots and sat down feeling like I had passed my final exam of being a Northerner. I lived out the most Yukonic night ever!

Tess Casher is a high school student and new Yukoner interested in exploring the north.

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A series of single mitts, whose partners are forever lost PHOTOS: Tess Casher

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Iceland’s sparsely-populated Westfjords is dotted with sheep farms like this along the coastal roads

by Kim Melton

A

square, two-storey guest house with bare, small rooms and a simple kitchen is snugged in between the trailer-cum-farmhouse and the sheep barn. The collection of buildings looks tiny against a sweeping backdrop: a deep valley that winds away from the mouth of the fjord, hemmed in by high cliffs.

Think Tombstone, rolling arctic alpine terrain, but instead of meeting boreal forest at its lowest extent, the treeless plain is greeted by the sea. Instead of caribou, sheep roam the valley bottoms and even explore high up the craggy cliff faces. This is the Westfjords, a jagged, manyfingered peninsula jutting out of the northwest corner of Iceland.

My partner and I were in Iceland in October for an agriculture conference (see (Hot) Water Water Everywhere from the November ..? issue) and took some time to get out and see the stunning panoramas that are making Iceland a prime tourist destination, as well as the countryside that produces the food consumed in the country’s capital city of Reykjavik.

We arrived late at night at this particular farm after driving much longer than anticipated on windy gravel roads through some of the most spectacularly rugged country I have ever seen. Up in-

credibly steep cliffs above torrential waterfalls, across highlands of rock and rushing water, and passed a disheartening series of guesthouses and hotels bearing “closed for the winter” signs.

The symbol of a bed (and hot spring) at the turn-off to the farm gave me hope, but it was underlain by skepticism as I knocked on the door.

A woman perhaps in her forties greeted me with the short-butnot-impolite manner I had come to expect from the Icelanders, and affirmed that yes, indeed there was a room. She showed us into the (empty) guesthouse where I helped her make up a couple of beds. She warmed considerably for an Icelander - when she learned that we, too, were farmers.

We awoke to a see for the first time where we had ended up, and in the cliff opposite wisps of steam were visible trailing up from a stream of water cascading down to meet a creek that meandered to the sea. From that direction noises alerted us to the farmers already hard at work, after setting their kids on the bus to school in the nearest village about 45 minutes away.

We walked out over the rockstrewn fields to watch them bring in the sheep from a paddock down by the sea, herding with a truck

Iceland’s sheep pastures have dramatic backdrops and an ATV. We learned that their sheepdog had passed away the year before and they were waiting for the perfect pup – no predator protection required though, as arctic foxes are the island’s only endemic mammal.

Before embarking once again on the curly coast road we treated ourselves to the ubiquitous “hot pot,” which here, as in many places, meant a garden-variety fibreglass hot tub with water piped in from the spring free-flowing in and back out again.

Did I mention they are a practical people? Gudrun and her husband Leifur (she traced their names out on the barn wall with a smile when I had no luck repeating them back to her) offered to let us stay and help for a few hours, won over especially I think by our traveling companion’s nine-year-old.

However given our experience the day before of driving late into the night past all the closed places we

thought we’d best be on our way, so into the car we hopped.

Many Yukoners can probably sympathise with our mounting anxiety as we neared the densely-populated, greater Reykjavik area, with an ever-decreasing chance of finding somewhere to stay before we got into “civilisation.”

It was with reluctance that we left the farms behind for the suburbs for our last night in the country. We ducked into the Reykjavik Botanic Gardens for a quick tree fix on our last morning before driving back out across the eerie volcanic plain surrounding Keflavik International Airport, and headed home to the Yukon with a lot to ponder about the potential of our own agriculture.

Kim Melton is a writer and naturalist who likes to grow things in the Yukon.

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