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ukon businesses have been celebrating Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous with window painting and decorating for decades. The festive atmosphere builds anticipation for the event and helps cultivate the Klondike Gold Rush-era feel around Whitehorse.

The Dereen Hildebrand Business Decor Contest was revitalized during Sourdough Rendezvous’ 50th anniversary year to commemorate Whitehorse artist Dereen Hildebrand’s contribution to past festivals. Before passing

away in 2004, Hildebrand was key to getting local businesses into the spirit of Rendezvous.

She would visit them and paint beautiful murals on windows in the downtown core.

Snowshoe Shuffler Lindsay Agar has been on the judging team for the past few years, along with last year’s event sponsor, Total Fire Protection Services, and has some good insight into how the process unfolds. The 2018 competition is sponsored by Klondike Business Solutions.

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ticipates and aims to be decorated by the end of January or the beginning of February,” Agar said.

“Usually around that first week of February, you start seeing the decorating around town. Businesses wanting judging on their decorations have to register early.”

She said the event has grown over the years; in the past, it’s often been simply having windows painted, but that’s changed.

“Some businesses also decorate their entire spaces,” said Agar.

“The banks in particular get into it and they have a good rivalry amongst themselves.”

Bonita Bibby is new this year as the Rendezvous director championing the event. She’s in charge of organizing and getting all inter-

Brenda Buren (left) and Lindsay Agar (right) present staff from BMO ribbons for Best Bank and Best Overall in the 2017 Business Decor Competition cont’d on page 2 ...

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Brenda Buren (left) and Lindsay Agar (right) present staff at Dandelion Dental 1st in 2017 Best Window Display competition ested businesses registered. She was excited to take on the event because of the important role businesses play in making Rendezvous fun.

“The decorated businesses, the town and the fun mood of Rendezvous, (the contest) contributes to all of that,” Bibby said.

Rendezvous has made some efforts to help businesses participate by training interested local artists to do window murals. Meagan Wilson and Lindsey Nolan have both partnered with Rendezvous to be ready to assist businesses looking to participate and capture this year’s theme, Heat Wave.

Last year, BMO took home the prizes for top bank and best overall. Their performance inspired at least one person to get involved.

“BMO’s decorating attracted me to volunteer and take (the contest) on,” Bibby said.

Businesses interested in participating can contact Bibby at Bonita@YukonRendezvous.com for registration forms, contact information for artists, and any additional information.

The event will be judged on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner, who is active in sports, community organizations and Yukon’s events scene.

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The Disaster Artist is a dramatization of The Room.

The Room is written, directed, produced and stars Tommy Wiseau and is 99 minutes in length. It is reputed to be the greatest terrible movie of all time, a title that in itself may need a little examination. Ready or not, here we go.

Now, as you can imagine I have seen a lot of terrible movies; terrible movies are a staple of anyone who would even claim to be a film critic. Be it NinjaCheerleaders-from-Mars terrible or Independence-Day-2 terrible, there is a metric for bad movies.

You see, some movies work like a clock, that they can be so bad that they hit a magical sweet spot spinning past the 12 and become something new and amazing all over again.

Other movies are just so boring, or confusing or frustrating that you want to shut them off and walk away.

The Room falls into our first category, and it is like no movie I have ever seen before. Everything is wrong: the line delivery, the blocking, the lighting, the continuity, the terrible, undefinable accent of Tommy Wiseau –

none of it works; yet that somehow makes it work.

This movie is like watching a train wreck, you can’t stop watching it; from the first line delivered you are captivated just wondering how long this can go and it does, each scene delves deeper into a rabbit hole of problems that just build on the previous ones, hoping beyond hope that eventually you will just give up and accept that what you’re seeing is normal.

The plot – for lack of better term – is a meandering series of events that take place in the lives or our leads “Johnny,” “Mark” and “Lisa.” The story is about how Mark and Lisa are cheating on Johnny, a rather simple premise, but the movie finds a way to complicate it.

The events of the picture don’t make sense in relation to themselves. Often times entire plot points are brought up, such as Lisa’s mother declaring she has cancer and is dying, only to never have those points addressed or brought up again.

The movie speaks about domestic abuse, and drug deals gone wrong and an attempted murder of a friend while high in a way that these things all happen, but no one brings them up again after or is concerned about them even as they are happening.

The cast of the movie feels like they were all heavily sedated

before they started shooting, as there is no energy or emotion or… anything really that could make you believe that these people exist.

So I know what you’re thinking, “Dave, this movie sounds horrible, why are you recommending it to us?” and that is just the point… it is horrible and I don’t know why I am recommending it; but mark my words there is something special about The Room.

There is some amazing vortex where it exists in a bizarro land that everything is the opposite of what it should be, and that is somehow strangely comforting.

Is the movie any good…?

No, not at all, not even a little bit.

Is the movie entertaining…?

Yes, it most certainly is. This is the perfect movie to watch with a group of friends and laugh together as you rip it apart.

This movie gets nothing, no stars, no thumbs, it just is. The Room can be found on Amazon Prime and seen in select screenings in larger cities Outside. For more information on screenings, visit the website www.theroommovie.com.

Dave Blottner has lived with his wife and two children in Whitehorse for 10 years and is an avid movie enthusiast.

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From My Mother’s Kitchen with Murray Martin

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Followed by the butter and oyster. When the butter is melted the oysters will be done.

NEW BRUNSWICK FISH CHOWDER Ingredients: ½ cup margarine 1 cup chopped white onion ½ cup diced celery ½ a green pepper, minced ½ red pepper, minced 1 cup diced potatoes 1 ½ cup boiling water 1½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 bay leaf 2 pounds of fish, cut into bite size portions 2 cups evaporated milk 1 tsp sugar Fresh ground pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped Method: Melt margarine in large saucepan. Add onions celery and peppers; sauté until soft. Add potatoes, boiling water, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cover and cook until potato is just tender. Do not overcook.

Discard bay leaf. Add fish and cook for about 5 minutes (as always until fish starts to flake). Stir in milk and sugar and heat slowly, stirring often, until steaming hot – but not boiling!

Garnish with fresh ground pepper and chopped fresh parsley.

This will yield about two litres.

CAPE BRETON LOBSTER CHOWDER Ingredients: 2 medium white onions, chopped ¼ cup butter 2 medium potatoes, sliced 2 cups boiling water 2 cups lobster meat 2 cups milk, heated 1½ tsp salt Pepper to taste Method: In a saucepan cook onions in butter until tender. Add potatoes and water. Simmer and cover for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add the lobster meat (cut into bite-sized pieces) heated milk and seasoning.

Serve with warm biscuits or rolls. Serves five hungry souls.

QUEBEC FISH CHOWDER Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1 medium white onion, sliced thin ½ cup diced celery 4 strips bacon, cut in small pieces 2 cups diced potatoes ½ cup diced carrots 2 cups boiling water ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp tarragon 2 pounds of salmon (or other fish) 2 cups milk Method: Melt butter in large saucepan and cook onions, celery and bacon until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt, pepper, tarragon. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add fish (cut into bite size pieces) and cook for another 10 minutes. Add milk. Reheat, but do not boil.

ONTARIO CHOWDER If you are using saltwater fish instead of local, freshwater fish, it is suggested you put your skinned fillet in water for about 10 hours, changing the water a number of times. By this time you should be able to flake the fillet with a fork.

Personally I would never use farmraised fish in any fish recipe.

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter ½ cup diced celery ½ cup diced white oions ¼ cup diced green pepper 1 small can of cream of tomato soup 2 Tbsp tomato paste ¼ cup tomato catsup one 20 ounce can of tomatoes 2 cups fish stock 1 tsp tarragon 2 large diced potatoes 2 pounds of fish filet, cleaned and skinned ½ tsp Tabasco sauce Method: Heat the butter in Dutch oven and sauté the celery, onion and pepper until onion are translucent.

Add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the fish and Tabasco. Boil for 10 minutes.

Taste for seasoning and remove spice bag with respect to your taste. Add fish and Tabasco sauce and simmer for another 15 minutes. Finally garnish with a dab of horseradish sauce.

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Let there be light

The Available Light Film Festival takes place Feb. 3 to 11

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priation, including an emotional interview last May with CBC Radio Toronto’s show Metro Morning.

Wente will speak on Saturday, February 3 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC) as part of the first day of events.

Following Wente’s keynote address, Vuntut Gwitchin artist Jeneen Frei Njootli, who currently lives in Vancouver, but hails from Old Crow, will present her artwork and short film. Frei Njootli was selected as part of the Canada 150 project for her work that includes a variety of creations.

“Dog blankets were a traditional handcrafted item for dog sleds,” Corbett said. “(Frei Njootli) has created Ski-Doo blankets to reflect the changing traditions of traveling by skidoo. She also creates microphones by pulling sound out of different objects that are special to her, like antlers, beadwork and a saw. It’s a great look at contemporary First Nation artwork.”

She will be followed by Indigenous animated filmmaker Amanda Strong. “She does shorts,” Corbett said. “But she’s been working with Jeneen (Frei Njootli) to cross-pollinate their art and we’re excited to see what they have for us.”

Also taking place on Saturday, a Virtual Reality installation that

Ruben Ostlund’s The Square is Swedish film that won the Palme D’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, was featured at TIFF, and is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It will screen on Feb 9 at 7 p.m.

Ajuawak Kapashesit stars in Stephen Campanelli’s Indian Horse, adapted from Richard Wagamese’s award-winning novel that explores the dark history and legacy of residential schools in Canada

Shut Up and Say Something debuts at the Available Light Film Festival and explores Shane Koyczan’s relationship with his father

Daniela Vega stars as a trans woman living her life as a waitress and aspiring singer in the Chilean film A Fantastic Woman

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he 2018 Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) features a strong Indigenous presence in this year’s films – and in the audience, with more than 40 guests attending from Outside.

The weeklong event is put together by the Yukon Film Society and will feature a variety of films catering to many different tastes and a number of key events. Over those nine days, dramas, comedies, horror and Hollywood films will all be shown, as well as a number of art installations and events catering to filmmakers.

The featured Indigenous films are the key feature to this year’s event according to organizers Vivian Belik and Erin Corbett.

“There is a strong focus on Indigenous films this year,” Belik said. “We have quite a few that are exciting, including two parts of the five-part series Rise: Standing Rock, and Incident at Restigouche.

“Indian Horse, which I’m really looking forward to, had a great reception at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). And Free Country is a phenomenal old country western that looks at aborigines in Australia.”

The theme extends to this year’s keynote speaker, Indigenous critic Jesse Wente, who has spoken extensively against cultural appro-

premiered at TIFF will be on display at the KDCC from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Five Indigenous artists collaborated to set their art in the year 2167 and predict what Canada will look like 150 years into the future.

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While the films and installation at the KDCC on February 3 kick off the event, the opening ceremony and gala will be held on February 4 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Yukoners who follow Yellowknife-born poet Shane Koyczan will be particularly interested in the gala. Koyczan will be in attendance for the debut of Shut Up and Say Something, a Melanie Wood film that explores his relationship with his father.

“His father is coming for the opening,” Belik said. “It’s a beautiful story that builds to an ending with his family.”

Shut Up and Say Something will be preceded by Yukon filmmaker Kerry Barber’s short documentary, Dear Hatetts.

Other highlights to watch out for during the week include a video and sound installation called The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Life: or how to be smarter, happier, and better without trying at all, by Whitehorse-based Selene Vakharia, in collaboration with Nunavut artist Kieran Oudshroon. The installation will be on display at the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Feb. 4 to 22. “(Vakharia) has been working with (Oudshroon) collecting stories about dealing with winter and surviving depression,” Corbett said.

“They will be live-mapping (laying out the installation) on Feb. 4 and people are welcome to come watch.”

Films that the organizers noted include thw zombie film Les Affamés (The Ravenous) from Quebec filmmaker Robin Aubert, which won Best Canadian Feature Film at the TIFF. It will be shown Friday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Penelope Cruz fans can see her in The Queen of Spain (La reina de España), a caper film set in ’50s era Spain.

Nuclear fusion and energy experts will be interested in Let There Be Light, by Mila Aung-Thwin. Nuclear fusion has been a long sought after, clean and sustainable energy source. “The film focuses on a project on a nuclear fusion reactor in France,” Belik explained.

And fans of big Hollywood films can have a chance to catch the Disaster Artist, starring James and Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Ari Graynor and Alison Brie. The film is based on the making of Tommy Wiseau’s cult-classic disasterpiece The Room. (Ed. Note: Popcorn Wisdom has a review of The Room in this week’s What’s Up Yukon on page 4) The films aren’t the only events taking place during ALFF 2018.

Highlights of the industry-focused events include a masterclass on producing documentaries taught by award-winning producer, director and editor Mila Aung-Thwin on Feb. 7, a seminar on producing and directing science documentaries for CBC’s Nature of Things by Toronto-based producer Andrew Gregg, and a workshop with James Swirsky on the case study of Indie Game: The Movie from its beginnings to the Sundance Film Festival and on to widespread distribution.

The industry-focused ALFF Pitch Event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. While the intent is to help train Yukon film industry professionals, the event is entertaining and open to the public.

“We had about 70 people participate last year,” Belik said. “Six teams go head to head and pitch our jury on their film ideas. A cash prize is at stake and the teams each get 7 minutes to convince the juries that they have the best film idea. Entrance is free and the public is invited to come watch people make their pitches.”

The 2018 ALFF has a film for everyone and a number of exhibitions around town. For the full schedule, tickets or more information visit their website, YukonFilmSociety.com/ALFF.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner, who is active in sports, community organizations and Yukon’s events scene.

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Fawn Fritzen sings at the 2017 Dessert and Dance at the Mt. McIntyre Rec Centre

Sweet and singing

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The All-City Band’s 18th annual Dessert & Dance fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb. 10

by Fawn Fritzen

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o tradition is sweeter than the All-City Band’s annual fundraising Dessert & Dance. Now in its 18th year, the event is held every February on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day to raise money for band trips out of the territory.

The All-City Band Society is a not-for-profit organization that offers “big-city” music development opportunities for both students and adults.

There are actually four bands in the society: the Grade 8 band, the Junior Band, the Senior Band (which has more than 60 members), and the Jazz Band. The varying band levels allows the AllCity Band Society to act as an incubator for the next generation of musical talent.

The Senior Band involves the most advanced student musicians and members of the public. It provides music mentorship and music education for the whole commun-

vocalist. It’s been wonderful to see young players moving through the various bands, growing up, graduating and sometimes even joining The Big Band.

Conrad Funk-Robitaille is one such musician. He first started playing with The Big Band while he was still in high school and was a member of the Senior Band and the Jazz Band.

“In a way, I basically ‘grew up’ in the All-City Band,” he said.

“It was exciting to always have another level to get to, including seeing that there was a band outside of the high school setting where fun music was happening.”

2017 Rendezvous Queen Telek Rogan, who happens to be the pianist for The Big Band, gets a kick out of the Dessert & Dance.

“I love collaborative events where musicians come together to celebrate all different types of music.

And all different types of desserts!”

At the Dessert & Dance, the Junior and Senior Band members run the event with performances by the Jazz Band and The Big Band. Bruce Sahlstrom drops by to conduct a free swing dance lesson, and community members bake a

fantastic assortment of desserts.

(I’m hoping someone will contribute my favourite, lemon meringue pie.)

Many local businesses contribute items to the silent auction.

This event is open to the public, and dancers range in age from babes in arms to the golden years.

You should come, too!

I will join The Big Band at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre on Saturday, February 10 at 7 p.m. for the Dessert & Dance. Tickets are available at Whitehorse Motors or AllCityBand.com.

Fawn Fritzen is a singer, songwriter, pianist, accompanist and vaudevillian based in Whitehorse. She sings in The Big Band, serves in the mentorship program of Yukon Women in Music, parents her two young girls, and cooks gourmet gluten-free meals for her family.

The brass section performing at the 2017 Dessert and Dance at the Mt. McIntyre Rec Centre

ity, as it gives younger students goals to strive for, and gives adults the chance to continue (or get back to) playing music.

Playing music has far-reaching benefits, from keeping the brain active to building skills in collaboration. For All-City band members, it also offers the chance to travel to other parts of the country and play with musicians from other regions.

The All-City Band is not to be confused with The Big Band... although they often are confused because the names feel so similar.

And it’s true that the two organizations have long had a close relationship, including having members who play in both.

That’s why it has always been a perfect fit for The Big Band to guest at the All-City Band’s fundraising event.

I’ve now been involved in the Dessert & Dance for 11 years, and this will be my fifth time as the

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS

Fri. Feb. 2 Art Reception: Linda Leon Life in Water 5:00 pm Yukon Artists at Work Gallery The work is inspired by a trip across Canada and features bold relief prints of animals living in, on, and moving through water. Submerge yourself and be visually delighted!

Sun. Feb. 4 to Sun. Feb. 11 ALFF Video Art Exhibition Yukon Arts Centre Enjoy 3 video art pieces from Yukon. The exhibit will have the videos played in loop.

Until Sat. Feb. 24 Janet Macpherson: Bestiary Yukon Arts Centre Animals are similarly allegorical, touching on ideas of global migration, the environment, and our relationship to all living things.

Until Sat. Feb. 24 Simon James Gilpin: Wilderness, City Yukon Arts Centre Explores the theme of natural landscape and how it is opposed to human made environments.

Until Sun, Mar, 4 On Our Way Home Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Showcasing new acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed. Jan. 31 Cafe des Voix 7:00 pm Café Balzam Wed. Jan. 31 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. Feb. 1 Jam Session 6:00 pm 98 Hotel Thu. Feb. 1 Jazz in the Hall - Grant Simpson with Olivier de Colombel 7:00 pm The Old Fire Hall “Learn” with Steve Gedrose educational vignette, “listen” to featured act led by pianist Grant Simpson, followed by a “jam” with instrumentalists and vocalists. Tickets at the door 334-2789 duncan.sinclair@jazzyukon.ca Thu. Feb. 1 Jam Night with Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Feb. 1 Winter Trio 8:00 pm The Social House A concert of jazz & improvised music to welcome in the warmer weather.

Thu. Feb. 1 Joe Loutchan - Fiddler on the Loose 9:00 pm 98 Hotel Thu. Feb. 1 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.

Fri. Feb. 2 A Concert to Get Food to the World’s Hungry Places 2:00 pm Whitehorse United Church Choral and congregational music will be a celebration of wonderful songs and our cash contributions to help the work of the Foodgrains Bank.

Fri. Feb. 2 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri. Feb. 2 Colin Close/Paris Pick & The Pricks 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Feb. 2 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Fri. Feb. 2 Swingin’ Pines 9:00 pm The Social House Celebrate the joyful sounds of Western Swing. highlight the connections between oldtime fiddle music, traditional jazz and country music.

Fri. Feb. 2 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. Feb. 3 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Featuring: Deb Jutra + Annie Avery+ Open Stage! In the basement of the United Church, 633-4255 Sat. Feb. 3 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Feb. 4 Open Mic Night 3:00 pm 98 Hotel Sun. Feb. 4 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local musicians, until late, drink specials.

Sun. Feb. 4 Ryan Mcnally and Brigitte Desjardin 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sun. Feb. 4 Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Feb. 5 Monday Night Jam 8:00 pm The Social House Bring your own instrument or play one supplied. Sing some tunes for your friends or sit in and play along.

Tue. Feb. 6 Available Light Cabaret 8:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Yukon songwriters present their original music in an intimate concert that also serves as an informal showcase to visiting ALFF Industry delegates.

Tue. Feb. 6 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.

GENERAL EVENTS

Until Sat. Feb. 3 Pivot Theatre Festival - 2018 Whitehorse, Yukon A series of solo and duo performances created and performed by theatre artists. Featuring Trader Time, 3Penny Variety Show, Onegin

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Until Sat. Feb. 10 Hand to God 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Fundamentalist Christian values meet evil puppets in this ridiculously funny black comedy.

Wed. Jan. 31 Wildlife Trivia Night 7:00 pm Baked Cafe A free, pub-style trivia night focused on Yukon wildlife! Impress your crew with your wildlife smarts, and take home a prize!

Wed. Jan. 31 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jan. 31 TED Talk Huddle 3:30 pm (co) space coworking space` Each week we’ll select a new topic/Talk and hang around to discuss! You never know what amazing things some shots of mid-week creativity will spark.

Wed. Jan. 31 Wayback Wednesday: Beer and Bloodshed 7:00 pm MacBride Museum Mystery and intrigue surround the untimely death of the museum curator in this murder-mystery evening.

Email frontdesk@macbridemuseum.com, or call 667-2709 for more info.

Wed. Jan. 31 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Jan. 31 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. Feb. 1 Children’s Regalia Workshop 3:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre For parents or guardians with children ages 0-6. Please call to register. 633-7690 or 633-7682.

Thu. Feb. 1 Hand Games 5:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Health Centre For more info contact Winston Smarch at 633-8422 Thu. Feb. 1 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu. Feb. 1 Stranger Connections 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Meeting people who are open to discussion, willing to talk about just about anything, who you may find a connection with at a deeper level?

Thu. Feb. 1 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Thu. Feb. 1 Onegin 8:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Hit musical moves, shakes, and wakes audiences with its sweeping score, leaving the powerful question swirling in their minds.

Fri. Feb. 2 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome!

Fri. Feb. 2 Hot Docs Budgeting for Emerging Filmmakers 1:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre To Register: alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com Fri. Feb. 2 Stop Animation Workshop 4:00 pm Arts Underground Participants will get a chance to see and use animation and editing software. To register visit Arts Underground, email reception@ artsunderground.ca or call 667-4080 Fri. Feb. 2 Peel Watershed Celebration 5:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Celebrate the Peel Watershed’s victory at the Supreme Court of Canada.We will be sharing stories, music, food, and dancing.

Fri. Feb. 2 Stranger Connections 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Meeting people who are open to discussion, willing to talk about just about anything, who you may find a connection with at a deeper level?

Fri. Feb. 2 Onegin 8:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Hit musical moves, shakes, and wakes audiences with its sweeping score, leaving the powerful question swirling in their minds.

Sat. Feb. 3 Make it Wild! Make Your Own Fur Accessory 10:00 am YuKonstruct Makerspace Crafty fun and learn how to create beautiful pieces with Yukon wild fur from local traplines. Pompoms, bow ties and personalized accessories. Email to register Sat. Feb. 3 The Highs and Lows of Filming in the North 10:00 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre To Register: alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com Sat. Feb. 3 Producing for CBC Short Docs with Lesley Birchard 11:30 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre To Register: alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com Sat. Feb. 3 2167: An Indigenous VR Project 12:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Five Indigenous filmmakers and artists were commissioned to create five VR works in 2017, with each artist asked to set their work 150 years in the future. Exhibition set-up in the lobby. free admission.

Sat. Feb. 3 ALFF 2018 Keynote Address:Jesse Wente 1:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre This is a non-ticketed FREE public Event, Call 6678574 for more information.

Sat. Feb. 3 Jeneen Frei Njootli: Screening + Media Art Performance 3:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Explores land use through the making of a skidoo blanket. After the screening a sound performance and artist talk.

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Sat. Feb. 3 Four Faces of the Moon: Amanda Strong Animations 4:30 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre An Indigenous (Michif) filmmaker, media artist and stop motion artist whose body of work explores the effects of colonialism and the artists’ family history. Includes eight short films.

Sat. Feb. 3 ALFF Pitch Event 6:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Free Event, Yukon filmmakers will pitch their short film projects to guest panelists in front of a live audience vying for cash prizes and production services.

Sat. Feb. 3 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sat. Feb. 3 Stranger Connections 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Meeting people who are open to discussion, willing to talk about just about anything, who you may find a connection with at a deeper level?

Sat. Feb. 3 Onegin 8:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Hit musical moves, shakes, and wakes audiences with its sweeping score, leaving the powerful question swirling in their minds.

Sat. Feb. 3 North by Northeast: NWT shorts 8:30 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre New short films by Nunavut and Northwest Territories filmmakers and one shot in the NWT, Filmmakers in attendance.

Sat. Feb. 3 Best of Dead North Film Festival 2017 10:30 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Horror, fantasy and thrillers produced by Northern filmmakers. 75 minutes Parental Guidance Advised Sun. Feb. 4 to Sun. Feb. 11 ALFF Video Art Exhibition Yukon Arts Centre Enjoy 3 video art pieces from Yukon. The exhibit will have the videos played in loop.

Sun. Feb. 4 Whose Story is it Anyway?

Protocols and Responsibilities to Indigenous Communities. 11:00 am The Old Fire Hall Free Event, more information email vivian.belik@ gmail.com Sun. Feb. 4 Adventures in Public School 11:30 am Yukon Arts Centre Socially awkward Liam has been home-schooled his whole life. When he falls in love with a popular girl he abandons his mother’s suffocating love and enrolls in public school. 86 minutes Sun. Feb. 4 The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Life 12:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre How to be smarter, happier, and better without trying at all is a multimedia installation by Selene Vakharia (YT) and Kieran Oudshroon (NU) Sun. Feb. 4 Sourdoughnuts Pop-Up Shop!

12:00 pm Birch & Bear Salad Bar Doughnuts, fritters, and even gluten-free fritters! Sold individually or by half dozen, cash only.

Sun. Feb. 4 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Feb. 4 In the Name of All Canadians 1:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre A compilation of short documentaries commissioned by Hot Docs.

Includes Last Resort by local filmmakers Vivian Belik and Jennifer Bowen.

Sun. Feb. 4 Close-Up on National Film Board of Canada 1:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Free Event Sun. Feb. 4 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.

Sun. Feb. 4 Japanese Conversation Classes 3:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Call 393-2588 or email Fumi Torigai the instructor at jcayukon@ gmail.com for more info.

Sun. Feb. 4 Journeys to Adäka 4:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre The preparation for the Adäka Cultural Festival, inviting viewers into carving sheds, kitchens, and community halls. Director Fritz Mueller, producer Teresa Earle and special guests in attendance.

Sun. Feb. 4 Shut Up And Say Something (ALFF Opening Gala) 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Internationally acclaimed spoken word artist Shane Koyczan gives a poignant and powerful voice to the inaudible and the imperceptible: the bullied, the awkward, the visibly different.

Sun. Feb. 4 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 pm Arts Underground Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional. Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session.

Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model.

Mon. Feb. 5 Public Financing and Production Panel 9:30 am The Old Fire Hall To Register: alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com Mon. Feb. 5 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. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Feb. 5 Close-up Session: Producing for Knowledge Network with Murray Battle 10:45 am The Old Fire Hall To Register: alffi@ yukonfilmsociety.com

Mon. Feb. 5 The Quiet Zone 12:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre A community of electrically sensitive people is fleeing to a remote mountainous region of West Virginia called the National Radio Quiet Zone. The short film Escape follows Filmmakers and JaBig in attendance.

Mon. Feb. 5 One-on-One Networking Event 1:00 pm The Old Fire Hall To Register:vivian.belik@ gmail.com Mon. Feb. 5 Incident at Restigouche + Rise: Standing Rock Part 1&2 3:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Chronicles two raids on the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation by the Sûreté du Québec in 1981. 133 min Mon. Feb. 5 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. 5 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Feb. 5 ALFF 2018 Opening Gala - Shut Up and Say Something 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre The feature documentary about internationally renowned spoken word poet, Shane Koyczan, buy tickets online.

Mon. Feb. 5 North by Northeast: NWT shorts 6:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre New short films by Nunavut and Northwest Territories filmmakers and one shot in the NWT, Filmmakers in attendance.

Mon. Feb. 5 Waru 8:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre A sisterhood of Māori female directors bravely share their insights into the complexity of child abuse. In English and Maori with English subtitles.

Tue. Feb. 6 Festival Strategy with Julian Carrington 9:30 am The Old Fire Hall To Register: alffi@yukonfilmsociety.com Tue. Feb. 6 Leveraging what’s Local: why you should be making films for Northwestel 10:45 am The Old Fire Hall To Register: alffi@ yukonfilmsociety.com Tue. Feb. 6 A Moon of Nickel and Ice 12:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre An intimate portrayal of the closed-off Siberian Russian city of Norilsk through the eyes of its youth, mine workers and truth seekers. 110 Mins Tue. Feb. 6 In Search of Fellini 3:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre A sheltered small-town Ohio girl who loves movies but dislikes reality, discovers the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey.. 93 Mins Tue. Feb. 6 Zen of Watercolours 3:30 pm Arts Underground To register phone 667-4080, Instructor: Lillian Loponen, No art skills are necessary and no drawing required, this workshop is for everyone including advanced artists.

Tue. Feb. 6 For Dear Life 5:45 pm Yukon Arts Centre When 46-year-old theatre producer James Pollard learns he has terminal cancer, he sets out to turn his dying into a lasting final project..

Director, Carmen Pollard, and producer, Melanie Wood, in attendance Tue. Feb. 6 The Queen of Spain (La reina de España) 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Eighteen years after fleeing Nazi Germany, Spanish film actress Macarena Granada,, becomes a major Hollywood star. 128 min

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed. Jan. 31 Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed. Jan. 31 Sing and Sign with Me 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Up to 18 mths. Through fun songs, rhymes and activities you and your baby can learn and practice basic baby sign language. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 31 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months.

Thu. Feb. 1 Girls, Trans & Rainbow Club 3:00 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre All girls, trans, non-binary & 2-spirited folks, ages 15-21 welcome. Come together, find support and take action.

Thu. Feb. 1 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Fri. Feb. 2 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Fri. Feb. 2 Ready Set Go! 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Ages 3+. A school readiness program designed to help preschoolers and their families prepare for Kindergarten. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri. Feb. 2 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. Feb. 3 Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:30 am MacBride Museum Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs. This is a family event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat. Feb. 3 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre Read, make crafts and participate in imaginative play.

Sat. Feb. 3 Family Drop In 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Sun. Feb. 4 Wee Moves 2:00 pm Yukon Transportation Museum AGES 3-5, an interactive afternoon of play and science exploration Leave the kids in our capable hands and run your Sunday errands or stay with us and get your hands dirty. Save your spot by registering at weemoves@goytm.ca Mon. Feb. 5 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Mon. Feb. 5 Northern Tales 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages, enjoy stories about life in Northern cultures with fun and interactive activities. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Mon. Feb. 5 Baby Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 6675239 for more information.

Mon. Feb. 5 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space 335-6216 Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation.

Call or email for more info.

Mon. Feb. 5 Family Literacy Nights 5:00 pm Elijah Smith Elementary School Cook, play, read stories and eat, door prizes, call 667-5992 for more info.

Tue. Feb. 6 Little Chefs 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre For ages 2+ A blend of story, food, cooking, activities and crafts. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue. Feb. 6 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance.

Age: Birth to 18 months.

Tue. Feb. 6 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Wed. Feb. 7 Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed. Feb. 7 Sing and Sign with Me 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Up to 18 mths. Through fun songs, rhymes and activities you and your baby can learn and practice basic baby sign language. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed. Feb. 7 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed. Jan. 31 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed. Jan. 31 Ideas Fair 11:00 am The Old Fire Hall Provide your input and insight on pressing community topics. Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Thu. Feb. 1 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Feb. 1 Entrepreneurs Speaker Series with Tammy Beese 5:00 pm (co)space coworking space` Hear hard won start up successes and laugh out loud blunders. Drinks and appetizers served.

Thu. Feb. 1 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 pm Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Feb. 1 CJUC Radio Group 5:30 pm Shipyards Park Bring your ideas and skills to the cabin and lets create great programming.Not sure if you have the skills? Email bill@cjucfm.com for more information.

Sat. Feb. 3 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 am A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Mon. Feb. 5 Porter Creek Community Association Regular Meeting 5:15 pm The Guild Hall Call 633-4829 for more information.

Mon. Feb. 5 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 pm Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome.

Tue. Feb. 6 Executive Meeting 5:15 pm Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for flatwater and slalom racing.

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Helping the community climb to new heights How’sBUSINESS

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How a climbing trip to Mount Logan 18 years ago led to a How’sBUSINESS valuable adventure tourism and outdoor education provider for the Yukon

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hris Gishler, owner and operator of Equinox Adventures, has spent the last 15 years building and developing his outdoor adventure and education company as the Yukon has continued to grow.

Back in 1999, Gishler arrived to Whitehorse in preparation for a Mount Logan trip in Kluane National Park, only to discover plane issues, which led to a four day delay in Whitehorse.

Most would see this as inconvenience, but those short four days were pivotal: the following spring, Gishler and his family moved up to Whitehorse to live indefinitely. “There was so much happening in town,” Gishler said.

“The locals were so friendly. We were basically taken under a wing to go out and do so much.”

Over the next couple of years, Gishler would do odd jobs in Whitehorse guiding adventure programs and consulting, until he started Equinox in 2002.

“I started it because no one was doing what I wanted to do up here,” Gishler said. “There seemed to be a need for skilled guiding services for rock climbing and especially for summer

camps. I thought my experience with outdoor education centres, camps and adventure programs in Ontario and B.C. would be a good base for starting a similar program in the Yukon.”

When Gishler wanted to start his business he undertook a “how to start your own business” course through däna Näye Ventures, and he now owns and operates a successfully diverse company.

Gishler provides a wide range of activities year round for tourists and locals. As winter arrives, he is busy building ice climbing walls at Mount Sima for the winter season. Here anyone of any age or ability can try ice climbing.

“Mount Sima is a fantastic facility for the city,” Gishler said.

“It’s a really positive fit for the community.”

Everything for having an ice climbing adventure is available to rent. Ice climbing runs from December to April, weather dependent. Also throughout winter, day trips for ice climbing to nearby frozen waterfalls such as White Mountain are available.

But running an adventure company can be a challenge, particularly when you are in a remote area.

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Bluebird day climbing ice

“Staffing is always a challenge,” Gishler said. “That and juggling being busy.” Fortunately, Yukon College is developing various adventure tourism courses, which means getting more trained people based in the Yukon.

Equinox has had some great success over the years, particularly with their kids camps.

Throughout summer, Christmas and spring breaks, they offer outdoor adventure camps for kids – giving them an opportunity to get outside and learn new skills.

The opportunities include activities like ice climbing, zipline, snowshoeing, campfire cooking, bouldering wall, GPS navigation, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and also opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills.

“The feedback from parents is amazing,” Gishler said. “It’s incredible to make a difference in the community, building strong, independent young people.”

Not only does Equinox run kids camps, but also works with various organisations helping with youth at risk programming. They have worked recently with Yukon Youth Outdoor Leadership Association and the Youth Achievement Centre. Previously they held Adventure Fridays, taking small atrisk groups outside and focusing on different skill development, such as rock climbing and focusing on developing communication skills.

“When I started there were no camps in town, now it’s changed and its great to see,” Gishler said. “Getting kids outside and active is vital. Busy kids seem to get into less trouble. It helps build a strong character.”

Hosting kids camps and giving Yukoners the opportunity to learn a new sport has led to a successful business.

“Don’t be afraid of hard work.

Don’t let hard work bury you,” Gishler said. “Networking is key.

When you come into town you need that extra time to account for bumping into people. You have to get out there and do it, meet people.”

And as the Yukon continues to grow, so does opportunity.

“Volume-wise, there are more people coming here. Infrastructure is also catching up with the growth, which is great to see. I am very grateful to be able to do work that I love in such an amazing community,” Gishler said.

To find out more information visit www.EquinoxYukon.com.

Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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Over 1200 people were a captive audience to breaking news on prostate cancer, and our announcement that Ride for Dad Yukon will be investing $50 000 in 2018 towards research that stands to benefit Yukon men and families. In addition to this awareness, the funds raised will help fund this research and future endeavours.

Prostate cancer remains the leading cause of internal cancer in men, but the associated mortality rate has been decreasing steadily in recent years due in large part to the funds raised in Ride for Dad events such as this.

Two sold out Ride for Dad Comedy Nights helped raise more funds to continue the fight against prostate cancer.

The final amounts have yet to be tallied, but the feedback has been pouring in, and we think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all while raising funds towards a great cause!

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Jeddie Russell’s clinic WalkOn Foot Care focuses on our roots by Koh How’Glenda sBUSINESS

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hese feet were made for walking.

It’s not just a song; it’s the basis for a lot of Jeddie Russell’s work at WalkOn Foot Care, Whitehorse’s new foot care clinic located in the log skyscraper.

While the clinic might be new, Russell has spent many years expanding and sharing her understanding the workings of the foot.

She’s been a student, a nurse, an educator, and most importantly, a passionate believer that feet have an important role in our overall health.

“Feet are the root,” Russell said. “We’re grounded on our feet. What’s going on in your feet is going on elsewhere. Once you access people’s feet, it’s an access to their health.”

Russell’s services include foot assessments, foot care, massage, reflexology, and plenty of education about how to manage your feet, and by extension, other aspects of your health.

While she does hands-on work in her clinic, her business is also built on expanding our health care options.

“I want all Yukoners to have access to foot care.” This means not only working directly with individuals, but also teaching groups and helping organizations and governments access and offer foot care.

Russell’s business has partly grown out of a gap in the range of care in the territory.

“We don’t have podiatry or chiropody in the Yukon,” she explained. “We do have orthopedic surgeons and we do have physiotherapists who are filling in a lot of the gap.

“They’re doing orthotics and a lot of the functional foot stuff. I do a lot of functional foot stuff.”

By functional foot stuff, she’s referring to enabling feet to do the job they were supposed to do, such as flex, work, and help us balance on various surfaces and terrain. More on that later.

Part of the foot care continuum also includes relaxation, comfort and pain reduction, some of which are typically done by pedicurists.

Russell explained, “Even though the salon industry doesn’t have any medical training they’re filling a lot of the niche and, from my perspective, they can be part of the solution.”

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sell’s service is offering education. This can happen one-on-one in the clinic.

“The first appointment is over an hour. I might just see you once and that would be ideal.”

She explained that in that initial visit, she can convey many self-care and preventative practices that will help you immediately.

“Ideally, I’d get people when they’re young, but instead I get them when they’re older and in pain.”

She also focuses on preventative care.

“There are a lot of things you can do, no matter what age. If you’re a preteen skateboarder, you’ll have some typical running shoe problems and there’s some prevention you can do. A 50-yearold man can prepare for his 60s or 70s.”

Russell is committed to helping people find the right care.

“I’m not saying I’m the answer, but I might be able to navigate that answer. Even if it’s to encourage people to keep finding the solution – because there is a solution. All of us get locked into a box or a paradigm in terms of the way we approach things.”

In addition to providing one-onone assistance, Russell has taught

Jeddie Russell keeps feet happy groups of people for years and continues to do so. She is in the process of offering a classroom facility as part of her clinic.

“I recently taught a group of home care attendant students.

Groups are cheaper for people, but it’s also collegial and many people do well in groups.”

Teaching groups has made Russell sensitive to some of the cultural attitudes towards feet.

She told a story about teaching a group in a community and one older man just wouldn’t participate. Finally, when she urged him to take his turn, he said, ‘Well, I could never show my lower leg to Mrs. So-and-So beside me.’

“Feet are very private. You learn so much by practicing on people.”

She referred to another recent class where she opened by acknowledging that everyone has different attitudes to feet.

“I told them, ‘I love every pair of feet, but you don’t have to.’

I want to give people permission not to love them. I respect that.”

Though Russell didn’t discuss her business plans, she is well pos-

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“There’s a lot of foot binding going on,” Russell said. “People are putting their feet into very small, very rigid containers, very early on. The foot is a lot of bones and it wasn’t intended to be bound.”

By containers, she means shoes, and when shoes restrict

the movement of feet, there are problems.

By contrast, the functional foot enables the body to function well.

“The functional foot is based on the idea that your foot will adjust to going uphill and downhill and on uneven surfaces,” Russell explained. “The foot is doing what it was designed for, but not in a container.”

“The overcorrected shoe became really popular, so the foot wasn’t able to do its job. When you take that job away from the foot then the body is adjusting somewhere else: below or above the knee, below or above the pelvis. Everyone will adjust differently.”

“The foot is actually perfect,” Russell believes.

Russell is a self-proclaimed education junkie and continues to learn all she can about feet. With a nursing background, a science degree, and a Master of Adult Education, she believes in lifelong learning, both for herself and her clients.

While her commitment to learning all she can about feet is a compelling reason to visit WalkOn Foot Care, equally convincing is Russell’s absolute dedication to feet.

“I love every pair of feet that I work on. I feel feet are sacred.

“When I sit at people’s feet, it’s more than a pleasure, it’s an honour.

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Wild Game Recipes with Sydney Oland

French Onion Soup I

French Onion Soup INGREDIENTS

n these shortest of days, how lovely is it to come in from the cold to a steaming bowl of hearty soup? This spin on a classic dish will become your favourite winter meal for a host of reasons. First, it’s delicious. Who doesn’t love French onion soup? Second, it utilizes something that you, as a hunter, are probably bringing out of the woods anyway.

The richness of the moose adds a wonderful depth to this dish, but you can use bison (or even beef) bones if that’s what you have on hand. While the whiskey has been listed as optional it’s high recommended. It adds a bit of sparkle to the perfect mid-winter dish.

10 to 15 moose (or bison) soup bones 1 carrot, roughly chopped 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 onion, halved 1 head of garlic, halved lengthwise 1 tsp black peppercorns Salt to taste 1 Tbsp butter 4 onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp whiskey (optional) 2 cups cubed crusty bread

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½ cup grated cheese (a combination of mozzarella and Swiss works best) 4 cups stock

Serves 4 as an appetizer

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ping halfway through. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and black peppercorns to the roasting pan with the bones and continue to cook until vegetable just soften, about another 10 minutes. Place the bones and vegetables in a large stock pot, cover with water and bring to a simmer.

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Turn on your broiler. Place cubed bread in 4 small piles on a sheet pan and toast until just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and divide cheese on top of each pile of bread, place back in the oven and toast until cheese is melted and bubbling.

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Changing northern skylines: Mary Ellen Read and the art of collaboration How’sBUSINESS How’sBUSINESS

Northern Front Studio is designing major projects across Whitehorse How’sBUSINESS

by Nicole Bauberger

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meet the architect Mary Ellen Read at the cocktail bar Woodcutter’s Blanket in Whitehorse. With a grin she guides me around the windy corner to show me a pit, where you can see the log building’s basement’s concrete

PHOTO: courtesy of Northern Front Studio exterior, a face normally covered by earth.

She checks with James Maltby, the owner of the Woodcutter’s, before she lets me write down the story. They’re “maximizing the site” with a two-storey mini brew-

ery taking shape in that excavation, as well as partly enclosing part of the patio with a glass wall.

Collaboration drives Read’s design work – how to make the building tell the owner’s story in the most solid, useful and beautiful way possible. She walks me through these three core ideas of architecture, which come from the Roman Vitruvius, hailed as the first architect.

A building must be solid. Aside from simply standing, it must be made to endure both earthquakes and the more insidious ravages of time. Meticulous care with moisture and energy efficiency not

Mary Ellen Read is the architect behind Northern Front Studio PHOTO: Gary Bremmer Photography

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Northern Front Studio designed the new St. Elias Group Home on Hoge Street only add to the quality of the building, but its duration as a valuable place.

A building is a kind of tool, and must function usefully. A meeting room for 10 people requires a certain size. It takes a vast labour of communication to get that right, pulling together the perspectives of various future users of the building, to make the building do what it’s supposed to do.

Read finds a building’s beauty in its narrative, and its connection to nature. She considers the view, and the relationship between indoor and outdoor space. “How do we get you into and out of the building, both mentally and physically,” she muses. A lofty ceiling can create a feeling of being outside, for example.

Story and collaboration come together in the Woodcutter’s Blanket renovation. Against the existing log building, Read designed the addition in a clean, modern style. That very contrast makes the story evident, framing the historical part against this new chapter in the building’s story of ownership.

Read credits her commitment to collaboration with the diversity of buildings she designs. She works with everyone’s ideas. “It’s not about star vision. It’s more like a movie. Of course there’s a director. But the whole cast makes the movie.”

She’s proud of the collaborations behind the St. Elias Group Home on Hoge St. Many groups had a hand in that building’s design.

In balancing these needs, Read ran up against a city zoning rule that required buildings to have windows to the street, but in this case, the building needed to have its large mechanical room there.

The front of the building showcases four beautiful carvings from the Northern Cultural Expressions Society instead, changing a prob-

lem into an opportunity for art and community connections.

Read’s last big job was the new Salvation Army building. It was a “design-build,” which means that the contractor won the project with Read as part of their proposed team. Read likes this way of working, working with the builder at the design phase, so that it’s a shared vision from the beginning.

The new Salvation Army provides, for the first time in Whitehorse, a shelter with places for people to go during the day, not to be kicked out of in the morning.

There’s a place to make a meal.

“It’s beautiful,” she says, “you can be inside and still be part of the streetscape.”

Read moved to Whitehorse in 2005. She worked for Kobayashi and Zedda for two years, and then worked in Anchorage, Alaska for three years. In Anchorage, she was surrounded by exciting young professionals and involved in public art projects. This allowed her to see how she could be a selfemployed entrepreneur.

In 2010 she returned to Whitehorse. She started up Northern Front Studio. She found herself involved in two design-build projects with Ketza Construction, and she’s been busy ever since.

Read has been doing architecture non-stop for the past 17 years, and the 41-year-old professional feels firmly mid-stride.

She hopes to keep being inspired by collaborations, creating shared visions. “Architecture is a long career,” she said.

She looks forward to the years to come and to keep on honing her craft.

Nicole Bauberger is a painter, writer and performer living in Whitehorse.

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Handmade with passion How’sBUSINESS

Kate Middleton catapulted Shelley How’sBUSINESS MacDonald’s jewellery designs into the international market How’sBUSINESS

by Angela Szymczuk

T

ake a drive south of Whitehorse, using the mountain range and tall pines as your guide, you will find yourself in the lovely community of Carcross.

In this little hub works a very talented jeweller, Shelley MacDonald. She has been working away in her shop since 2011, wowing the Yukon with her handmade jewellery designs.

So unique are her designs, they even caught the attention of royalty. When Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton visited Carcross in September 2016, she was captured donning a pair of earrings called Modern Ulu, designed by MacDonald. Since then, MacDonald has become even more popular, with 2017 presenting itself with some impressive opportunities.

In February of 2017, MacDonald was asked to participate in London Fashion Week. This high profile fashion event is a dream for any designer to be invited to.

“Being a part of Fashion Week was great!” MacDonald said.

The Yukoner’s jewellery was featured in a show put together by a private company, Oxford Fashion Studios. MacDonald was the only jeweller to be featured at the show and one other designer, who did accessories.

“My fiancé and I were hoping to enjoy a bit of London, but we

found ourselves working 14-18 hours a day. There were multiple fittings involved and I had to also organize clothes for the models,” she said.

The show was a huge hit and saw about 300 attendees. Although MacDonald wasn’t able to make out any celebrities, she did notice many people being interviewed and photographedmost likely big wigs in the fashion world.

“When I first got the email from them about doing the show, I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But after some digging I saw it was authentic,” MacDonald added. She was very happy with the show, and all the hard work was worth It. MacDonald summers in the Yukon from April to September and is here for the Christmas season in November and December. She visits Iceland, where she met her fiancé, the rest of the year. “I first visited Iceland in 2015 as part of an artist residency. I fell in love with the mountains and the scenery,” she said.

Her love of Iceland has crossed over into her work. Her new winter collection is called Fjall, which is Icelandic for mountain.

Drawing inspiration from her surroundings is a technique MacDonald has also used in the past.

MacDonald moved to the Yukon in 2011 and was first living in Car-

PHOTO: Christian Kuntz

MacDonald crafting jewellery in her Carcross workshop macks. She began work as a waitress, then moved on to substitute teaching at a school. While in Carmacks, she spent some time with First Nation families and learned about sewing and making slippers.

She began to wonder, where did all the leftover fur go?

With the wheels in her head turning, she began to figure out ways to make jewellery from leftover material. After a four year process, she made it work and created the Boreal Collection. This is currently featured on her website, a stunning collection of earrings and necklaces.

Now, about those famous earrings worn by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. MacDonald wasn’t even in

the Yukon when Prince William and Kate toured Whitehorse and Carcross; she was in Iceland.

“I was sitting in a coffee shop when I received an email from Getty Images, and there was a photo of Kate wearing them!”

Since August 2016, MacDonald has sold over 7,000 pairs of the Modern Ulu earrings. “They have definitely become a highly popular item, even at the 12 Days of Christmas Market in Whitehorse I had to restock daily.”

Currently, MacDonald is enjoying some rest and relaxing from the busy Christmas season. When she returns to work in the spring, one of her goals will be looking at branching out to the Alaska market.

You can find her creations at the North End Gallery, MacBride Museum, or the Wildlife Preserve in Whitehorse and the Dancing Moose in Dawson City. MacDonald’s shop in Carcross will reopen on May 1. You can also purchase her jewellery through MacDonald’s webpage, shelleymacdonaldjewellery.com.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

Please send comments about her articles to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Sharing the joy of reading

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Yukon’s mining and exploration industry raised $50,000 for the Yukon Imagination Library at the Yukon Chamber of Mines Geoscience Forum.

This record-setting sum plus the Government of Yukon’s $50,000 annual commitment brings the total to $100,000 to support early childhood literacy in the territory.

The Yukon Chamber of Mines and the Government of Yukon present the YIL with a cheque for $100,000.

Pictured L-R: Sheila Sergy (Executive Director, Northern Safety Network Yukon), Hon. Ranj Pillai (Minister, Energy, Mines and Resources), Sue Craig (President, Yukon Chamber of Mines; Director, Yukon Imagination Library), Hon. John Streicker (Minister of Community Services), Hon. Pauline Frost (Minister of Health and Social Services), Samson Hartland (Executive Director, Yukon Chamber of Mines), and Wendy Tayler (Director, Yukon Imagination Library).

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Wednesdays, until Feb.14 Fuel: Lunch Yoga 12:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Fuel continues the work started in Invoke: Morning Intensive, and Ignite: Lunchtime Intensive, and helps make it habit. Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Wed. Jan. 31 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Jan. 31 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Jan. 31 Fuel: Lunch Yoga 12:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Fuel continues the work started in Invoke: Morning Intensive, and Ignite: Lunchtime Intensive, and helps make it habit. Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@ gmail.com Wed. Jan. 31 Yoga for Paddlers 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@ flatwateryukon.ca for more information.

Wed. Jan. 31 Yoga and Art 7:00 pm Grace Space Enjoy a 45 minute yoga session followed by 45 minutes of guided creative work with mixed media journaling, drawing and painting technique. Call or email to register. 335-6216 info@gracespaceyukon. com Wed. Jan. 31 Your Core and Your Floor 7:30 pm Whitehorse Physiotherapy Call to pre-register!

667-2138 Thu. Feb. 1 Traditional Hatha Yoga 12:00 pm Grace Space Hatha yoga is the foundation of all other forms of yoga, go back to work feeling refreshed. Call or email to sign up. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Thu. Feb. 1 Navigating Motherhood 1:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Call 689-8887 or email commongroundcounselling@gmail.com to register.

Thu. Feb. 1 Introduction to Ashtanga 7:00 pm Grace Space Connects breath and movement to develop flexibility, strength in both body and mind, and self-awareness. Email for more information info@gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Thu. Feb. 1 Ladies Night at Fassy 7:00 pm FASSY an evening of fun activities and socializing for women of all ages. 393-4948 girls@ ycommunityliving.com Thu. Feb. 1 Grief Discussion Group 7:00 pm Hospice Yukon Three-session discussion group participants will explore their loss and find support in a group setting. For more information: 667-7429 Fri. Feb. 2 Traditional Hatha Yoga 12:00 pm Grace Space Hatha yoga is the foundation of all other forms of yoga, go back to work feeling refreshed. Call or email to sign up. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Fri. Feb. 2 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri. Feb. 2 Yarn Yoga 6:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 30 minutes of yoga, an hour of crochet/knitting, and then more yoga! Suitable for beginners in crafting and in yoga. Call 334-8599 for more information. rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Sat. Feb. 3 Red Tara Practice 12:30 pm VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715

Sun. Feb. 4 Carcross Kids Kickboxing Kids 11:30 am, Others 12:30 pm, N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 4 Bears 1:30 pm Biathlon Range Sun. Feb. 4 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 4 Ladies Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 4 COBRA FS 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Insanity Live 6:00 am Peak Fitness A challenging, group-focused athletic training, cardio conditioning, and total-body strength drills, designed for people of ALL levels. 335-4281 brittyfit@gmail. com Tue. Feb. 6 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Adult Biathlon 6:30 pm Biathlon Range Tue. Feb. 6 Muay Thai 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Drop-in Touch Rugby 9:15 pm Canada Games Centre Beginners and lifelong players of all ages, genders and ability welcome.

Wed. Feb. 7 Dancefit 12:00 pm Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

Wed. Feb. 7 Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Wed. Feb. 7 Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts

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Sun. Feb. 4 Restorative Yoga 10:30 am Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun. Feb. 4 Gentle Yoga 12:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life. Everyone welcome - Beginners encouraged! Call or email to register.

334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Sun. Feb. 4 Restorative Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space Yoga using props, visualization, sounds, and natural oils, call or email for more information. 3356216 info@gracespaceyukon.com Mon. Feb. 5 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Feb. 5 Postnatal Yoga 1:30 pm Grace Space Poses to heal, and gain back your strength and stamina. Email for more information info@ gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Mon. Feb. 5 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation. Call or email for more info. 335-6216 info@gracespaceyukon.com Mon. Feb. 5 Shamata Meditation 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Feb. 5 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Feb. 5 Yoga for Athletes with Meagan Louise 7:00 pm Grace Space Blend of yin yoga, flowing sequences, strength work, relaxation, and meditation will help people keep on doing what they love. Email for more information info@ gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Mon. Feb. 5 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 pm 4071 4th Ave (Many Rivers Bdg) Overeaters Anonymous Meeting every Monday Please ring the buzzer if the door is locked.

Tue. Feb. 6 Healthy Boundaries in Relationships Counselling Group 11:30 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Please call Kim Rogers for more information. 667-2970 ext 234 Tue. Feb. 6 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. Feb. 6 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 pm Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue. Feb. 6 Moksha Yoga 7:00 pm Grace Space A unique hot yoga series that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room. Email for more information info@gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Wed. Feb. 7 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Feb. 7 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Feb. 7 Fuel: Lunch Yoga 12:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Fuel continues the work started in Invoke: Morning Intensive, and Ignite: Lunchtime Intensive, and helps make it habit. Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@ gmail.com

Wed. Feb. 7 Men’s Circle 5:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Topics discussed based on emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. Call 633-2629 for more info.

Wed. Feb. 7 Yoga for Paddlers 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@ flatwateryukon.ca for more information.

Wed. Feb. 7 Yoga and Art 7:00 pm Grace Space Enjoy a 45 minute yoga session followed by 45 minutes of guided creative work with mixed media journaling, drawing and painting technique. Call or email to register. 335-6216 info@gracespaceyukon. com

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel 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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Aussie Girl in the Yukon with Kylie Campbell

Skagway shenanigans

When life maces you with bear spray, you can still make lemonade

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell

The Upper Dewey Lakes cabin

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arly morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant memory once I got to Alaska.

I arrived to a balmy -6ºC in Skagway and I started the trek up to Upper Dewey Lakes on the steep snowless tracks, regretting my life instantly. My rucksack, weighing approximately 15 kg, and my mostly inactive December, meant pain.

Lots and lots of pain.

Yet, I continued the steep ascent enjoying the non-icy tracks, and once out of the treeline I got an incredible view of the steep, snowcapped mountains.

All of a sudden a dark figure appeared from the trees, and as my heart skipped a few beats, I noticed it was a person. It was a couple from Whitehorse who had stayed in the Upper Dewey Cabin, my des-

tination, and were making their descent down.

As we chatted, they were concerned I had no bear spray. “We think we saw some bear prints, or they could be Lynx prints.” Knowing the difference, but worried nonetheless, I took their offered bear spray and continued on my hike.

I took a photo of the incredible view and dropped my glove, and as I reached down the bear spray shot out all over my pants. As I looked at the canister I realised it didn’t have a safety cap on and, disgruntled, I kept hiking up, hoping it would come out of my clothes.

As I approached the cabin it was certainly much colder than in town, at least ten degrees colder, and once stopped I noticed my water had almost frozen completely in its container.

I went inside the beautiful and rustic cabin and started trying to

decipher the instructions to working the furnace. To no success. However, I spotted a young snowboarder with a dog and asked for some help.

He came in and attempted, also to no success.

Clearly, at these cold temperatures I was already freezing, and with no heat, I determined begrudgingly that I must descend the mountain.

I hiked down with the snowboarder and as I started to warm up I noticed my leg felt like it was on fire. “Oh no,” I thought to myself.

“The bear spray.”

I checked my leg and it was bright red and I decided to take my hiking pants off and put my thermals on. The painful last hour of the hike, my legs had given out and I was literally sliding down, which resulted in many twigs in my bottom. At the trail end I determined I should hand back the keys at the police station and ask for some help.

The police department called the clinic and advised me to wash my leg with soap immediately. So I went to Happy Endings bar in hope of using their bathroom to somehow wash my leg.

I entered the bar and explained

that I maced myself with bear spray and the bartender and four patrons in the bar are extremely concerned, but also can’t stop the smirking from the ludicrous statement. The bartender started to help me to the bathroom when one of the patrons offered me to shower at her house.

I took her up on the offer.

After a 20 minute shower and some cream on my leg I hobbled over to the bar with my bath towel and hiking boots to sit at the bar.

“Are you wearing a towel?” one of them asked. “Yep, it’s a kilt towel,” I responded and everyone laughed. My excuse was to keep applying lotion without it getting soaked up by clothing. But I could see how it looked strange. Sitting at the bar with nothing but a bath towel, shirt, and hiking boots.

The evening resulted in a few pints, dinner at The Station, which seemed to be drastically running out of food, and meeting many locals who definitely thought I was crazy hiking up alone and continued to apologise for my pain, even though it was self-inflicted.

The night ended in the Eagles Aerie #25 bar at 2 a.m. and I was thoroughly exhausted and thankful to be given a warm couch to sleep on.

The next morning on Christmas Eve, my legs were so sore I could barely walk and the gale-force winds made the sunny day seem brutally cold. I’d met a number of locals the night before and we headed out to Dyea by car, which is 15 kilometres from Skagway and the start of the Chilkoot Trail.

There was no wind and beautiful sunshine.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Wed. Jan. 31 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info.

Wed. Jan. 31 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sat. Feb. 3 Saturday Sewing 10:00 am Atlin Rec Centre Every level of experience, from absolute beginner to advanced sewer, is welcome!

Sun. Feb. 4 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Sun. Feb. 4 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Tue. Feb. 6 Atlin District Board of Trade 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info.

Wed. Feb. 7 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri. Feb. 2 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat. Feb. 3 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon. Feb. 5 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue. Feb. 6 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wed. Jan. 31 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Jan. 31 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. Jan. 31 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Jan. 31 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. Jan. 31 AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 1 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 1 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 1 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu. Feb. 1 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Feb. 3 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Feb. 4 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 am St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Mon. Feb. 5 CTRRC Mtng 10:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 5 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 5 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 6 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Tue. Feb. 6 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 6 C/TFN Communication Team Mtng 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 6 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 6 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Feb. 6 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue. Feb. 6 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Wed. Feb. 7 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 7 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 7 AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 7 School Council 7:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 7 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. Feb. 7 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031

DAWSON CITY

Wed. Jan. 31 Hand Embroidery Basics 6:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Call 993-5005 to register, all supplies included, no experience necessary.

Wed. Jan. 31 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Until Feb. 24 Art Exhibit - PATHIE by AndréeAnne Roussel KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Interactive installation containing both video elements and kinetic sculpture, around the themes of commitment and apathy.

Thu. Feb. 1 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. Feb. 2 Teen Beginner Ballet Classes 3:45 pm Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Register at the Recreation Office!

Fri. Feb. 2 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 2 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 2 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Feb. 2 The Executives 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sat. Feb. 3 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/desert drinks, to a featured special.

Sat. Feb. 3 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. 3 Songwriting Circle: Skye Wallace, Jim Bryson, Rob Dickson 4:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture This event is free and open to all ages and presents an opportunity to discuss the practice of songwriting with three experienced writers.

Sat. Feb. 3 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Share your talents or just hang out and enjoy yourself! All funds raised will be donated locally.

Everyone Welcome, in KIAC Ballroom Sat. Feb. 3 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Feb. 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 pm YTG Property management building Sun. Feb. 4 Jim Bryson & Rob Dickson 7:30 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Tickets available at the door or KIAC. Sun. Feb. 4 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Feb. 4 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. Feb. 5 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 pm Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon. Feb. 5 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Feb. 5 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Your Health! Your Way! 1:30 pm Dawson City Community Hospital Register or find out more by calling the Dawson Health Centre at 993-4300.

Tue. Feb. 6 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue. Feb. 6 to Sat. Feb. 10 Yukon Quest Layover Dawson City Wed. Feb. 7 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wed. Jan. 31 Public Skate 4:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 31 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Jan. 31 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 31 Archery 3:30pm and 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed.

Fri. Feb. 2 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Fri. Feb. 2 Curling 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sat. Feb. 3 Public Skate 4:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sat. Feb. 3 Sticks and Pucks 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sun. Feb. 4 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Feb. 4 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Mon. Feb. 5 Emergency Medical Responder Yukon College Faro Campus To register call 994-8800 Tue. Feb. 6 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4.

Stories & crafts will be provided Wed. Feb. 7 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Feb. 7 Archery 3:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed.

Wed. Feb. 7 Archery 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed.

Wed. Feb. 7 Public Skate 4:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Wed. Feb. 7 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed. Jan. 31 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed. Jan. 31 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Thu. Feb. 1 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Feb. 1 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Feb. 1 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. Feb. 1 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Feb. 1 Open Mic 7:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Feb. 1 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. Feb. 2 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Sun. Feb. 4 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 am St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Mon. Feb. 5 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Beaver Fur Hat Workshop 5:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Learn this traditional craft, call 634-3309 for more information.

Tue. Feb. 6 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall

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Wed. Feb. 7 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed. Feb. 7 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE

Wed. Jan. 31 Choir 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 31 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

Thu. Feb. 1 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Feb. 3 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Sun. Feb. 4 Drop in Badminton 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun. Feb. 4 Zumba Classes with Mariana Giaccaglia 3:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Feb. 6 North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@ yogawhitehorse.ca Tue. Feb. 6 Darts and Games 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.

Wed. Feb. 7 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Choir 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Feb. 10 - Marsh Lake Loppet. Deadline to register Feb. 7, 5pm. Call Shirley, Rec. Director, at 660-4999 for more info. or email: marshlake@ gmail.com

MAYO

Wed. Jan. 31 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Feb. 1 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Feb. 1 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. Feb. 2 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Feb. 4 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Feb. 5 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Mon. Feb. 5 Youth Gathering 8:00 pm Mayo Yukon Contact Florence Pilon for more info.

Tue. Feb. 6 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. Feb. 6 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. Feb. 6 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Wed. Feb. 7 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Mon. Feb. 5 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel. net

OLD CROW

Thu. Feb. 1 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Feb. 4 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Feb. 6 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Wed. Jan. 31 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Jan. 31 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Thu. Feb. 1 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Thu. Feb. 1 Catch Kids Club 4:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Snacks, crafts, field trips and lots of fun games. Email recreation@ tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat. Feb. 3 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Feb. 3 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@ tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat. Feb. 3 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sat. Feb. 3 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun. Feb. 4 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 7:00 pm Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Mon. Feb. 5 Carcross Tagish Renewable Resource Council 12:30 pm Tagish Community Centre All welcome to attend.

Mon. Feb. 5 Nordic Walking 1:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue. Feb. 6 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wed. Feb. 7 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Feb. 7 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed. Feb. 7 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

TESLIN

Thu. Feb. 1 Badminton Nights 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri. Feb. 2 Girls Club 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games,

activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Fri. Feb. 2 Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Tue. Feb. 6 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 pm Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ ttc-teslin.com Tue. Feb. 6 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Feb. 6 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca

WATSON LAKE

Wed. Jan. 31 Baby & Me Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Call 5368023 for more information.

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

Thu. Feb. 1 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sun. Feb. 4 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. Feb. 5 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue. Feb. 6 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake Tue. Feb. 6 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. Feb. 7 Baby & Me Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Call 536-8023 for more information.

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Daily Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre, Mon/Wed 11-12:30 & 5:30-7 | Thurs 11-12:30 | Fri 12-1:30 & 5:30-7 | Sat/Sun 1:30-3 #907-766-2666 Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:30-4:30| #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wed. Jan. 31 Tai Chi - Adv. Beginners 11:45 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jan. 31 Yoga with Melina 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jan. 31 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed. Jan. 31 Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Jan. 31 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jan. 31 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 1 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 1 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 1 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Feb. 2 Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 2 Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 2 Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Sat. Feb. 3 Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Feb. 4 Yoga with Melina 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Feb. 4 St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Feb. 4 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Feb. 4 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Feb. 5 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Tai Chi - Adv. Beginners 11:45 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Gentle & Beginner’s Yoga 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 5 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Tue. Feb. 6 Legion Monthly Membership Meeting at Legion Hall 6:00 pm American Legion Tue. Feb. 6 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 6 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. Feb. 7 Tai Chi - Adv. Beginners 11:45 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 7 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 7 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 7 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 7 Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Feb. 7 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

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Mon.- Fri. Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-9832679 for more info.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jan. 31 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed. Jan. 31 SpinFlex w/Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jan. 31 Aerial Fabric 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wed. Jan. 31 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jan. 31 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jan. 31 Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu. Feb. 1 Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 1 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 1 Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu. Feb. 1 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. Feb. 1 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

Thu. Feb. 1 Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 1 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Feb. 2 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Feb. 2 Aerial Fabric 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Fri. Feb. 2 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Feb. 2 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement.

Sat. Feb. 3 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. Feb. 3 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Feb. 3 Flow and Restore 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Powerful vinyasa style class with a focus in strengthening the entire body, ending with restorative/yin style poses to soak in the energy and heat created in the flow.

Sun. Feb. 4 Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon. Feb. 5 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon. Feb. 5 SpinFlex w/Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 5 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 5 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 5 Acro Jam 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Mon. Feb. 5 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue. Feb. 6 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 6 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue. Feb. 6 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

Tue. Feb. 6 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue. Feb. 6 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Feb. 7 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed. Feb. 7 SpinFlex w/Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Aerial Fabric 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wed. Feb. 7 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Feb. 7 Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up

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Skagway Shenanigans ... continued from page 19

Enjoying a free quad ride to the Denver Caboose

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The views in Skagway are undeniably beautiful

means free drinking for Skagwegians, also known as getting day drunk in Skagway. You hop around to all the businesses for free drinks and gifts and even with the chilly winds, it didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the festivities.

After a sedated Christmas Eve, the howling, cold winds had died down and it was a warm -4ºC with beautiful sun. After a very slow start to the day we decided to head to the Denver Caboose to join some crazy Skagwegians who camped there overnight.

With rucksacks full of beer, we started the flat 5.5 mile hike along the White Pass & Yukon rail tracks.

Only 15 minutes into the hike we come across a few people who were returning to Skagway after a freezing cold night with limited heating in the caboose.

Fortunately, one was driving a quad and took us most of the way to the caboose. Face frozen from the windy, bumpy ride, we get the fire

burning, crack a beer, and enjoy the stunning views as the sun slowly crept away.

By evening, it was time to walk the tracks back to Skagway, which seemed a much longer journey when not transported by quad.

Boxing Day was another beautiful day and an incredible drive back to Whitehorse. I was feeling lucky that I maced myself with bear spray, because that led me to finally meet locals in Skagway.

Skagway is an incredibly closeknit town in winter, with some of the most kind and thoroughly entertaining people. If you haven’t visited Skagway, it’s a must-do!

For information about renting the Upper Dewey Lakes Cabin go to www.SkagwayRecreation.org.

Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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