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Kiddos! We’re leaving on a jet plane

How to survive travelling with toddlers

by Megan Skarnulis

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t is always really good until it is really bad – like the kind of bad that has you running through the third largest airport pushing a stroller whilst juggling a diaper bag, three backpacks, the precious blankie, all to a sound track of whining, or a perpetual chorus of “Why...?” questions.

In short, travelling with young children is not easy; it throws all sorts of challenges at you, and your days of travelling with just carryon are gone.

Yet, after 50+ flights with my tiny, travelling companions I’ve realized there are some things you can do to make the journey more enjoyable, and less epic.

ouring book and small games.

Inside there was also a pair of quick dry pants. In the event of an accident you will need these.

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Sometimes it seems that the cost of bringing luggage rivals the cost of the airline ticket – unless of course you are flying on Yukon’s own Air North. On Air Canada, for example, it would cost you over $100 for a family of four to each bring a bag.

Do your best to pack light and consider combining suitcases.

If you fear this will cause mass confusion, pack lightweight, collapsible duffels in your luggage so that you can move into separate bags upon reaching your destination. Remember there are laundry facilities almost everywhere.

You do not want your bag to be pregnant with stuffed toys. Introducing the stuffie passport warded off this situation for us. We told our son in advance that we were going on a trip, and he was entitled to one stuffie passport, unfortunately, without a passport all the other stuffed animals would have to stay home.

We talked about what a passport was, and told our youngster that it was his responsibility to carry Little Bear’s, homemade passport.

This also warded off his interest in carrying his own passport.

Little Bear got to ride in our youngster’s backpack along with other light-weight items such as child-specific headphones, a col-

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Little Bear was lucky to secure the one authorized stuffie passport to travel with the family juice on me one hour into a nine hour flight.

Consider packing an empty water bottle; I have never had a flight attendant refuse to fill a spill-proof cup rather than passing a flimsy plastic cup to a toddler.

This brings me to snacks. Always bring more than you think you need – mostly healthy ones, but a few treats, too.

To be honest, pack some extras for yourself and your spouse – nobody likes a hangry parent.

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Always leave early for the airport. The last thing you need is a long check-in line up and a hassle when you are trying to gate-check your car seat or stroller.

In large urban centres find your gate early, and then head to the play-space – Vancouver has a few gems. Expending energy before you have to strap your youngsters in is always a good idea.

On a long flight, we always try to bring something brand new for the little ones so it perks their interest.

It’s not just the same old. Instead, new games, a new book, or a new interactive toy. Some parents just plug their kids in, but on our last flight this only lasted 30 minutes of a nine hour flight.

Take shifts: one parent enjoys a movie, while the other is in full-on entertain-the-kiddos mode.

On overnight flights, bring pajamas, books, toothbrushes and that special stuffed toy. Take them through a regular bedtime routine, and tell them this is a sleeping flight. Finally, save boarding passes; they make great toys when your little one is pretending to fly a plane (the couch) to a far off destination later!

Destination

While you are at your destination utilize the maintenance pee.

It does not matter if your kiddo claims that they don’t have to pee, if there is a convenient bathroom, utilize it.

Carry snacks everywhere.

Remember to be flexible — you are literally overturning their routines. And do your best to be patient with jet lag.

Lastly, have fun, take pictures, eat ice cream – and be sure to squeeze in some me time, or even a date night!

Megan Skarnulis is a Yukon-based writer who makes every effort to balance the craziness of Motherhood, a career, and maintaining a beautiful home in the country.

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I HateSpringing Forward

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pring. Daylight. Forward.

Change. These words all individually invoke positivity and renewal. They remind us of the potential of bettering ourselves and opportunities to seize life to the fullest. I think that’s why some marketing masochist decided to brand one of the most loathsome times of the year – daylight savings – as “spring forward”.

And if you want someone to blame, blame the Germans.

Although Benjamin Franklin is first credited with the idea due to a letter to the editor of the Journal of Paris, daylight time was first popularized by the Germans in 1915. It was then quickly adopted by Britain, much of Europe and Canada.

In Franklin’s letter, entitled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light,” he suggests Parisians could economize candle usage by getting people out of bed earlier in the morning.

Recent research on the letter also concludes that Franklin was likely making the suggestion as a joke.

Originally conceived as a tool for energy conservation, the first large study of the effectiveness of daylight savings was undertaken by the U.S. Department of Transportation during the oil crisis in the 1970s. It was found to trim national energy consumption by 1

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Daylight savings time is one of the oddest creations of humanity per cent.

And an October 2008 report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Energy that examined 67 utilities across the United States concluded that the four-week extension of daylight time saved about 0.5 percent of the nation’s electricity per day, or 1.3 trillion watt-hours in total.

But according to a Scientific American article in March 2009, many studies now question that energy conservation argument. In fact, the article references a 2006 study undertaken in Indiana when the state implemented daylight savings time for the first time.

The Indiana study found that in an era of increased technology and electronics use at home, daylight time increased statewide residential energy consumption by 1 per cent and cost the state an extra $9 million.

Other studies have shown that daylight time may have an impact on our health. Swedish research-

ers in Stockholm looked heart attack rates in Sweden since 1987.

The first week following daylight time saw a 5 per cent increase of heart attacks. A 2008 article in the New England Journal of Medicine theorizes that the disruption of biological rhythms and sleep patterns may contribute to this increase.

But we are better drivers during daylight and a 2007 B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy study that assessed 28 years of automobile accident data, found that there was a 6 to 8 per cent decrease in crashes for vehicular occupants in April after daylight savings moved to the first weekend of the month from the last.

But within all these studies and debates among academics is the simple fact: there are not many conversations you will have with people where they are in favour of daylight savings time.

The only easy thing about it is that it is simpler to move the clock

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in your car forward in the spring and in the fall you’re driving around an hour ahead of schedule for two months. In fact, most people would prefer to pick one time zone and stay in it, but we continue to flip-flop time zones, for seemingly no other reason than we’ve always done it. The persistence of daylight savings time almost reinforces the belief in some shadow organization making decisions.

I’m inclined to blame the Stonecutters of Simpsons fame and add a new line to their infamous song, “Who keeps daylight savings time?/We do, we do!”

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There were some who felt that the events, which began somewhat sluggishly under one government (spending a lot of money on the War of 1812-14) and finished under another government, might have been a bit more exciting.

There were others who felt that celebrating 150 years of this particular political entity, and not recognizing the thousands of years of habitation that preceded it, was more than it deserved.

Someday, someone will write a book like the one Pierre Berton wrote to analyze the 1967 Centennial Year, and they may perhaps come to the same conclusions that he did, in a book that first appeared in 1997, 30 years after the event.

Berton was ambivalent. His original hardcover title was 1967: The Last Good Year, (Doubleday) but by the time the paperback edition came out, a year later, he had changed it to 1967: Canada’s Turning Point (Bantam-Seal).

The book is divided into seven sections, each with three to five sub-chapters. The first segment is called The Best of Times and the last is called The Worst of Times, and many things happened in between.

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Whitehorse-born author Pierre Berton received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 1998 for his literary works ally didn’t want anything to do with it and kept the budget as low as possible until it began to gather steam on its own.

It grew in spite of that. There were firsts and there were lasts. It was, for instance the last half year for the NHL’s Original Six, and thus the last that the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens would face each other in the playoffs.

Among the various things that came about, or began, in that year were: Expo ’67; a royal commission on the Status of Women; the beginnings of Gay Liberation; Charles De Gaulle’s “Vive Le Quebec Libre!”; the Voyageur Canoe Pageant from the North Saskatchewan River to Montreal; the beginnings of the changing of the guard from Pearson to Pierre Elliott Trudeau; changes in the laws on divorce and abortion; the founding of the Parti Quebecois; “Cana-da” by Bobby Gimby (The Pied Piper of Canada); a UFO Landing Pad in St. Paul, Alberta; and an attempt to mush a dog team from Tuktoyaktuk to Edmonton.

Those are just a few of the topics covered in this book. I wonder what the book about Canada 150 will cover in 2047.

Berton was involved in some of these events personally, so there are parts of this book that read

like a memoir while other parts read more like a history. He was very good at doing this sort of thing and this book is well worth reading.

Dan Davidson has been writing about books for Yukon publications since 1977.

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Burger soup is surprisingly easy to make and I am satisfied it will please even the most discriminating taste buds.

The complete project, including cooking time is about 2 hours, but of course, longer simmering won’t do any harm.

This soup is best made with traditionally lean wild meat ground without additional pork or beef fat. Domestic pork and beef fat contains all those chemicals and hormones that we are trying to avoid by eating wild meat.

If, however, you are using store bought ground beef or wild meat ground with fat added, there is the additional step of allowing the stock to cool and then skimming off the fat, which will harden on the surface. This can easily be done with a spatula or wide spoon.

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oil is my choice for this and everything else in life. When browned, add 5 cups of water continuing to heat the pot. If you have used fat added wild meat or fat containing ground beef, you should let it cool until the fat forms a skim on the surface and remove that fat.

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Until Sat. Mar. 31 Art Exhibit by Owen Williams’ Yukon Arts Centre “Owen Williams Wed. Mar. 21 Beer and Boredom 7:00 pm is 7 years old and has been into art his whole MacBride Museum Try your hand at a game of cards, challenge your friends to a game of life. He likes to use art to express his ideas.

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Sun. Mar. 25 Seed-Starting 101 with Ingrid Wilcox 2:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library Learn how to start your own plants from seed. Especially tailored to Yukon growing conditions. No registration required. Seating is limited. Free. Library meeting room, Call 6675239 for more information.

Sun. Mar. 25 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 pm Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Mon. Mar. 26 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: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Mar. 26 Available Light Cinema:Mary and The Witch’s Flower 5:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest and discovers an old broomstick and the strange Fly-by-Night flower, Mon. Mar. 26 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. Mar. 26 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Mar. 26 Available Light Cinema:God’s Own Country 7:45 pm Yukon Arts Centre A young farmer numbs his frustrations with drinking and casual sex until a Romanian migrant worker sets him on a new path.

Mature themes, parental guidance recommended.

Tue. Mar. 27 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 pm Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 6333463.

Tue. Mar. 27 The Underachievers 6:30 pm Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty of space. There is no instruction. Cost is free with a membership.

Tue. Mar. 27 Cult/Occult: FUBAR 8:00 pm The Social House A new film series highlighting exceptionally bizarre cult and underground films! Horror, exploitation, schlock and more will sully the screen, Free popcorn! Free entry!

Wed. Mar. 28 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Mar. 28 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. Mar. 28 Thrummed Mittens Class 6:30 pm Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store This class will teach you how to make thrums and how to knit them into your project. Yarn and roving is included in the cost of the class. Register in store.

Wed. Mar. 28 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Mar. 28 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

Fri. Mar. 23 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. Mar. 23 Mommy Barre 1:30 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Focuses on strength, posture, core and flexibility. . Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Fri. Mar. 23 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. Mar. 24 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. Mar. 24 Family Drop In 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 6684794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Sun. Mar. 25 Kids Yoga 10:15 am Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 45 minutes of mindfulness, growth, and movement. We play games and tell stories - for ages 5-7. Call 334-8599 for more info.

Sun. Mar. 25 Rocket League 3 vs. 3 March Tournament 1:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles Computers are configured for quick keys or PS4 and XBox controllers.

Guaranteed $50 store credit prize! All ages event.

Sun. Mar. 25 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. Mar. 26 March Break Camp, Arts Underground. Children will be taken on a week adventure of art making; creating maps and dioramas of new lands with drawing, sculpture, printmaking and painting. For ages 7-12 To register, visit Arts Underground or call reception at 667-4080.

Mon. Mar. 26 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. Mar. 26 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.

Tue. Mar. 27 Character Drawing & Design with artist Jessica Prentice 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Learn to draw your own character art, suitable for Ages 9-14. Call 667-5239 to register or for more information Tue. Mar. 27 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. Mar. 28 Lunch on the High Seas 10:00 am The Old Fire Hall Follow a treasure map to make a healthy lunch! There will be face painting, a photo booth, and more! For more information contact health.promotion@gov. yk.ca Wed. Mar. 28 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required.

Daily, Mondays to Fridays Learning Together Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months.

Program 9:00 am at both Hidden Valley Wed. Mar. 28 Baby Talk Session: School and Selkirk Elementary School. Free Immunizations 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health drop-in program: playtime, group snack, circle time, craft time. Caregivers learn how to Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and support children’s learning at home. concerns you may have as your baby reaches Wed. Mar. 21 Parent-Child Mother Goose milestones.

10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for Wed. Mar. 28 Tän Sakwäthän - Youth 4:00 these sessions, but registration is required. pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Different Register online or call 322-5990 if you need weekly topics, open to youth ages 12 - 17. For assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. more info call 633-7683 Wed. Mar. 21 Baby Talk Session: Brain Development 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches Wed. Mar. 21 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon milestones.

Supportive members will help you develop Wed. Mar. 21 Tän Sakwäthän - Youth 4:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Different your public speaking, communication and weekly topics, open to youth ages 12 - 17. For leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com more info call 633-7683 Thu. Mar. 22 Brain Aerobics 10:00 am Thu. Mar. 22 Girls, Trans & Rainbow Club 3:00 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre All Yukon Carpenters Union Targeted activities girls, trans, non-binary & 2-spirited folks, ages help you build each function and flex your creative brain muscle, giving your brain a 15-21 welcome. Come together, find support refreshing workout. Email executivedirector@ and take action. volunteeryukon.ca to register.

Thu. Mar. 22 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Thu. Mar. 22 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public arrive early.

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An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Mar. 22 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.

Thu. Mar. 22 Legion General Meetings 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Fri. Mar. 23 Open Source North 60 Event 8:30 am Days Inn Whitehorse Networking and learning more about how open source works with broadcast. Call or email for more information, register online. 457-2582 Sat. Mar. 24 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 Sat. Mar. 24 Humane Society Yukon AGM 1:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library Wed. Mar. 28 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed. Mar. 28 Yukon Bird Club AGM 7:00 pm Sport Yukon All are welcome - Call 3353232 for more information.

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Powering community media North of 60 Conference exploring open-source technology and broadcasting takes place at the Whitehorse Days Inn on March 23

by Michael Bramadat-Willcock

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group of broadcasters and open-source technology enthusiasts are having gettogether at the Days Inn in Whitehorse on March 23.

The open-source North 60 conference brings together professionals from different walks of life – including local businesses, First Nations government, community radio stations, independent coders and freelance journalists – to explore how open-source works with broadcasting.

The conference is being organized by CJUC “The Juice” 92.5 FM in Whitehorse and Open Broadcaster, a company based in Tagish that offers hardware, software and streaming solutions for broadcasters.

Tagish resident Rob “Radio Rob” Hopkins is a driving force behind the use of this technology in northern Canada. He is an open-source technology guru and founder of Open Broadcaster.

He describes the technology as, “a radio station in a box… It does

what the million-dollar systems do, but with open-source.”

Hopkins says that open-source is especially useful for end users in remote areas who are interested in radio broadcasting because it allows people to run radio a station from the comfort of their home computers, “without having to go to the studio at -40ºC.” The technology is different from traditional radio in that it requires less maintenance and is accessible through the web.

“The audience gets to participate and choose programming they actually want to hear from comfort of their homes,” said Hopkins.

The conference is open to anyone with an interest in opensource technology and broadcasting. It includes five speakers and demonstrations.

Hopkins and special guest Elliot Christian will be there to talk about local and international emergency alerting with opensource technology.

PHOTO: Cathie Archbould

Tagish-based open-source technology guru and founder of Open Broadcaster, “Radio” Rob Hopkins is a driving force behind the use of this technology in northern Canada Bill Polonsky at CJUC Community Radio in Whitehorse will talk about his work with open-source.

Bob Miller, of Computerisms, will talk about the different practical applications of the technology; including the Carcross-Tagish First Nation’s use of open-source in the context of First Nations Governance.

There will be a panel discussion to discuss using such an opensource platform. Among the panelists will be What’s Up Yukon Publisher Tammy Beese. Beese brings the perspective of an end user – a business owner who is running the operations with an open-source

Open-source technology in the North Open-source technology has an impressive track record in the Canadian North. Notable open-source projects include CJUC 92.5 FM in Whitehorse, which was one of Rob Hopkin’s first Open Broadcaster partnerships.

Open Broadcaster is also involved with New North Networks in Inuvik. They’re all about participatory media. According to the Open Broadcaster website, thanks to their technology, “Inuvik residents are able to share and upload smartphone videos and pictures to a server, which then assembles this content into local programming...”

Various indigenous language projects utilize open-source technology as a way of helping keep their languages living.

The Nuxalk Nation of Q’umk’uts’ (Bella Coola, British Columbia) partnered with Open Broadcaster to set up a non-profit community radio station. The station, called CKNN Nuxalk Radio - 91.1 FM, is managed by the Nuxalk Radio Committee with the goal of revitalizing the Nuxalk language.

There are emergency response uses for the technology, as well.

In August 2013 as part of Operation NANOOK, the Yukon Government and the City of Whitehorse collaborated with the Canadian Armed Forces in an emergency response drill. During the operation the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization tested the Pelmorex Public Alerting System with CFET Radio 106.7 FM in Tagish, which is powered by Open Broadcaster.

Hopkins said that the challenges and rewards of working in the North are unique.

“There’s a lot of interest in radio here, but people couldn’t afford to do it. With open-source technology remote communities are able to have their own programming, that reflects their reality instead of having to listen to radio that’s based in Vancouver, for example,” Hopkins said.

More than 100 customers currently use Hopkins’ system. network. She uses the open-source network to have smooth daily transactions between the staff in the bricks-and-mortar office, and staff working from home (in the Yukon and around the world).

The conference will also feature a few soft tech demos, and coding, fundraising and module development will all be discussed.

Although technical language will definitely be used at the conference, anyone interested in engaging with open-source technology is welcome. It’s free to attend and lunch will be provided.

The conference takes place at the Whitehorse Days Inn on Friday,

March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information go to the CJUC “The Juice” 92.5 FM website: www.CJUCFM.com and click on “Events.” To register call 457-2582 or email osn60@CJUCFM.com.

Michael Bramadat-Willcock is a journalist based in Whitehorse.

He’s doing his Master’s at Concordia University in Montreal with a research focus on digital innovations in data journalism and science reporting in the North.

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Los Angeles comics Mr. Good Night, left, and Rivers Langley are hosts of the Goods from the Woods podcast has a 45-seat capacity and is first come, first served.

Please note that the event is 18+ and alcohol will not be served or sold until 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.YukonComedyFestival.com.

Freelance writer Jason Westover is a father and comedian who currently lives in Old Crow.

PHOTO: courtesy of Winterlong Brewing

PHOTO: Michael McCall

ture,” said owner Marko Marjanovic. “We decided to sponsor the Yukon Comedy Festival specifically because it is their first year ever, and we wanted to help make it a great success so that we can expect the festival to continue in future years.”

The Yukon Comedy Festival’s free, live recording events of The Goods from the Woods and This is Rad takes place at The Winterlong Brewing Co., located at 83 Mount Sima Road on Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event

The Winterlong Podcasting Co??

Yukon Comedy Festival presents a free comedy event on March 24: the live recording sessions of the popular Los Angeles podcasts Goods from The Woods and This is Rad

by Jason Westover

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n March 24th the Winterlong Brewing Co. will be slinging more than beer when they play host to two popular Los Angeles based podcasts.

They’ll be slinging jokes as well, when the podcast shows Goods from The Woods and This is Rad are recorded at the brewery’s Tasting Room in front of a live audience. Admission will be free and is part of the inaugural Yukon Comedy Festival produced by the Yukon Comedy Collective.

Podcasts are audio or video broadcasts that are available for downloading online. Content can range anywhere from serialised shows and documentaries to everyday conversations.

“The idea for the live podcast event is due to the fact that many of our performers have their own podcasts and it is a burgeoning media format that is a great outlet for comedy,” said Yukon Comedy Collective President Richard Eden.

Richard discovered the host of This is Rad, Kyle Clark, when he would occasionally appear on the extremely popular podcast Nerdist. Eden subscribed to Clarks show and immediately loved it.

One episode featured the host of Goods from the Woods, comic Rivers Langley. Eden subscribed to Langley’s podcast and became a fan.

As time went on Eden decided to give back. “After a few years I wanted to find a way to contribute to the entertainment I was consuming for free each week. I offered my services as a web developer and the relationships grew from there.”

Eden stayed connected to them, eventually booking the podcasters/comics for the Yukon Comedy Festival.

Comedy and having fun is at the forefront of both The Goods from the Woods and the This is Rad podcasts. Both podcasts discuss topics rooted in pop culture, yet they have have a distinctly different flavour to them. Both shows began in 2014 and have since grown a loyal fan base, their episodes numbering up to almost 200 each.

“This is Rad is all about positivity,” Eden said. “It’s about taking a deep dive into the things you love. Whether it’s a band, a type of food, a TV show or movie.

“The Goods from the Woods is

about the expedition into the world of often forgotten pop culture, featuring personal tales and recollections, with occasional bouts of historically accurate information and a lot of comedy.”

At the podcast recording Kyle Clark will be joined by his co-host Matt Burnside, while Rivers Langley will be joined by his energetic co host Mr. Good Night.

“I think the fun of watching Mr. Goodnight perform live – in pretty much any arena, podcast or otherwise – is the crowd’s reaction to him as a person when he gets going. I have watched many comedy audiences from one side of the country to the other just absolutely come unglued when he starts to do his thing on stage,” Rivers Langley said.

Along with providing a unique venue for the podcast recordings, the Winterlong Brewing Co. has played a large role in the development of the comedy festival by stepping up to help The Yukon Comedy Collective achieve its vision and goals.

“Winterlong Brewing decided to sponsor the event because we love to support local arts and cul-

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Oland

Roasted oysters with garlic toasted breadcrumbs, bacon and parmesan

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INGREDIENTS

hitehorse has a solid selec-

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

tion of oysters pretty con-

2 strips bacon, chopped 1 Tbsp butter

sistently; these particular

¼ cup bread crumbs

oysters shown in the photos were

Salt and pepper, to taste 6 oysters, shucked

from the Haines Packing Company, but a couple of the larger grocery stores

1 Tbsp grated parmesan

Oysters and garlic

Lemon wedges, to garnish

Toasted bacon, garlic and breadcrumbs

seem to be carrying them regularly as well.

They’re a perfect pairing for a crisp, white wine or bourbon with friends and make an impressive nibble for the start of any date.

PHOTOS: Sydney Oland

Give this dish a try if you’re still on the fence about oysters, it will make you rethink any former hesitancy.

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Roasted oysters with garlic toasted breadcrumbs, bacon and parmesan .. cont’d METHOD

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Adjust the oven rack to middle position and set the broiler on high. Add the chopped bacon to a skillet over medium heat and cook until bacon just begins to crisp, add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute) then add butter. Once the butter has melted, add the breadcrumbs and toss until the breadcrumbs are fully combined with the butter and bacon. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

2 knife in the other hand, place the tip of the knife at the base of the hinge, twist the knife using pressure,

Wrap a towel around one hand or use and old oven mitt to hold the oyster firmly. Using an oyster shucking

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then without the pressure, lever the knife upwards and twist it to force the hinge open. Carefully cut around the shell to loosen the oyster. Then cut the oyster muscle fully from both the top and bottom shell. Keep oyster in the deeper side of the shell and try to keep as much of the oyster liquor in the oyster as possible.

Place oysters in their shell on a sheet pan then divide breadcrumb mixture between oysters, top with parmesan and place under broiler for 3 minutes, or until breadcrumbs and parmesan are toasted – serve immediately.

Be careful when you shuck the oysters!

Serve with a bit of lemon Sydney Oland is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse.

Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as other publications.

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Yukon spring The Yukon has an endless snow-capped wilderness in your backyard, it’s spring and time to go BRAAAAP

Discovering new terrain in White Pass

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s those cold, dark winter days start to fade like a bad memory, Yukoners emerge and many will dust off their snow machines, or sleds, in preparation for popular spring sledding.

But what’s the appeal of investing time and money on these machines and venturing into dangerous terrain?

While gazing in envy at their impressive photos, I talk to some local sledders to find out more: Ben Craigen, born and raised Yukoner who has been sledding for 25 years; Thomas Pearson, originally from Prince George, B.C. has been sledding in the Yukon for 12 years; Jim Welsh, originally from Ontario has been sledding 25 years and 13 years in the Yukon; and Mark Daniels, born and raised Yukoner and President of the Klondike Snowmobile Association, has been sledding for 40 years, mostly in the Yukon.

What’s the appeal of sledding in the Yukon?

Craigen: From eight years old, I begged my parents for one and they finally caved when I was 12.

They were non-motorized recreationists, so they did not understand why I wanted one so badly.

Sledding in the Yukon gives you the ability to access some of the most remote and most beautiful terrain that Canada has to offer.

It’s just not possible to get to it in a timely manner using selfpropelled means all of the time.

These days I use it more as a backcountry chairlift to access new snowboarding terrain.

Pearson: I’ve been sledding in the Yukon since 2006. We used to get a lot more snow at the summits, which was always an appeal for us sledders. The amazing thing about Yukon sledding is not only the beautiful scenery, but just the amount of riding areas we have access to if we get the snow.

Daniels: The appeal of sledding in the Yukon is the same as sledding anywhere - fun, excitement, camaraderie, fresh air, exercise,

and the enjoyment of nature. The Yukon is unique from many other places in that we offer more freedom here: longer season, more places to ride, more off-trail opportunities, a variety of terrain from groomed trails to extreme backcountry, ability to ride from your house rather than trailering everywhere.

Welsh: The Yukon has every kind of sledding. There are mountains with deep snow, ice fields, trail systems and even arctic coast adventures.

I’ve heard there’s been quite a number of sledders out so far this winter, so why is spring the best time for sledding?

Pearson: For me personally, I like January/February riding for the dry, crisp powder. Spring is a popular time to ride because the snow conditions are easier to get around in and we get most of our sunshine and warmer temperatures. Spring riding up here can

Long days and beautiful sunsets in spring in Haines Pass

be amazing if we get some big spring storms – which does happen!

Welsh: During the spring the snow pack sets up. The conditions can be safer and the travel easier as a result of the consolidated snowpack. There is also the long days and heat in the sun.

Daniels: The Yukon, being semi-arid, has “dry” snow that accumulates slowly as the season progresses. It’s also very dark and cold most of the winter. Spring is special for snowmobiling because the days are longer and the

weather is warmer. The dry, fluffy snow sets up so even novice riders can navigate off-trail. Easter weekend at the Haines and Skagway summits are fixtures in the Yukon calendar.

Craigen: Spring is special for the longer days when you don’t have the fight against usable daylight hours. Usually it’s your body that tells you the day is over on good spring days. I have actually been out snowmobiling until midnight on some memorable years during mid-May! cont’d on page 13...

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Those who ride together, stay together

depend on one sled no matter how new it is.

4. Hang on tight and don’t be afraid of the throttle. Sometimes you have to ride the bucking bronco if you don’t want to get stuck.

You’ll understand when your time comes.

5. Be prepared for the costs.

It’s not quite a boat, but remember the motto, “If you want to play, you gotta pay.” But ask anyone who does and they will tell you it’s worth every penny...

For information about Klondike Snowmobile Association events, or other snowmobiling questions please contact the association by phone at 667-7680 or by email at klonsnow@gmail.com. Their web address is KSA.yk.ca.

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PHOTO: Nita Daniels or glazes over with the spring freeze/thaw cycles.

Pearson: I’m lucky enough to have ridden and explored all over the Yukon, so I would say some of the best spots would be Skagway Summit, Atlin and Mayo.

Welsh: The White Pass and Haines Pass are always excellent choices. Checking out the area behind Fish Lake, it makes you realize we live in a special place.

Craigen: That’s for you to find out! Go explore. All I can say is that White Pass and Haines Pass are great places to start.

What’s the gnarliest thing you’ve ever done?

Pearson: Gnarly, hmm, I’m an avid technical tree rider, so honestly, every ride gets pretty gnarly.

I like to find steep tree lines and bust an elevator down through the trees to the bottom. That’s always fun.

Welsh: I once did a monthlong trip on the Arctic coast. On

How far can you drop?

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Daniels: Riders tend to gravitate to the Haines and Skagway summits in the spring as the snow base there sets up and the snow in the lower elevations disappears

almost the last day my snow machine burned to the ground in 10 minutes, leaving me alone on the ocean waiting for my partner. If I was not prepared with the right equipment it could have been a pretty grim day.

Craigen: Ghost riding* sleds down big glacial faces so you can get more turns per lap. It is always unnerving to watch your sled disappear over the fall line and stress over whether or not it is going to make it down safely. Then about a minute later it reappears looking like an ant 2,000 feet below you.

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I know you’re highly unlikely to divulge your favourite spots to ride, but share some of the best places to sled?

That feeling never goes away! *Ghost riding: A snowboarder/ skier sends their snowmobile down a mountain without a rider and then snowboards/skis down to hopefully meet it.

Ben Craigen’s Top 5 Yukoner Backcountry Sledder tips:

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educate yourself so you can make your own smart decisions about where to go. How to ride a snowmobile off a trail is overwhelming enough, never mind the fact that you will find yourself in a strange and vertical world way faster that you have ever gotten there before.

Bad things can happen fast.

2. Make sure you have the correct gear (avalanche gear, emergency first aid/overnight gear).

You have to be self-dependent and definitely cannot expect a timely rescue in the event of a real emergency.

3. A tow rope and a knowledgeable sled buddy are crucial. Never

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Wellness LISTINGS Until Fri. Mar. 23 Free Yoga Week 6:15 am Shanti Yoga Classes are mixed level and open to all, new and experienced. Drop in a few days or all week.

Wed. Mar. 21 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. Mar. 21 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Mar. 21 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 Thu. Mar. 22 Introduction to Ashtanga 7:00 pm Grace Space Connects breath and movement to develop flexibility, strength in both body and mind, and selfawareness. Email for more information info@ gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Thu. Mar. 22 Soul Power Retreat Takhini Hotsprings A 3-day heart-centred, soulpowered retreat, register online.

Thu. Mar. 22 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. Mar. 23 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri. Mar. 23 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 Sat. Mar. 24 Red Tara Practice 12:30 pm VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. Mar. 25 Community Yoga 10:00 am Breath of Life Collective This donation class is open to all levels of yogis. Call or email to register. 336-3569 thebreathoflifestudio@ gmail.com Sun. Mar. 25 Gentle Yoga 12:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life.

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Sun. Mar. 25 Restorative Yoga 10:30 am Alpine Bakery To register call or email 3934440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun. Mar. 25 Restorative Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space Yoga using props, visualization, sounds, and natural oils, call or email for more information. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Sun. Mar. 25 Sunday Night Butterflies 7:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Calm your nerves, relax into cozy poses, and enjoy a quiet night out with yoga that’s as beneficial as it is accessible. Call 334-8599 for details.

Mon. Mar. 26 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Mar. 26 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.

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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.

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Wed. Mar. 21 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info.

Wed. Mar. 21 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sat. Mar. 24 Saturday Sewing 10:00 am Atlin Rec Centre Every level of experience, from absolute beginner to advanced sewer, is welcome!

Sat. Mar. 24 Weekly Knitting and Crocheting Circle 1:00 pm Atlin Library Bring your yarn and do some stitches with some fine folks.

Exchange ideas, shoot the breeze, drink some coffee Sun. Mar. 25 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. Mar. 25 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Wed. Mar. 28 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info.

Wed. Mar. 28 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri. Mar. 23 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat. Mar. 24 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon. Mar. 26 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue. Mar. 27 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wednesdays AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Mar. 22 Executive Council Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Mar. 22 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Mar. 22 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. Mar. 22 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Mar. 22 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Mar. 24 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Mar. 26 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Mar. 27 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Mar. 27 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. Mar. 27 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Mar. 27 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Mar. 27 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Mar. 27 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

DAWSON CITY

Until Thu. Mar. 22 Youth Enrichment Registration KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Spend 4 days working with a professional artist in Dawson City! For Yukon high school students, grades 9-12.

Until Sat. Apr. 14 Art Exhibit - Curtis Grahauer KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Featuring his work of As Far Upriver as you can go Before Having to switch to a Pole.

Wed. Mar. 21 Sticks and Skates 2:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Wed. Mar. 21 Public Skate 3:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Wed. Mar. 21 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

‘Thu. Mar. 22 to Sat. Mar. 24 Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race Dawson City info@ thepercy.com Thu. Mar. 22 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. Mar. 23 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Mar. 23 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Mar. 23 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Mar. 23 IODE Ice Pool Kick Off 8:30 pm Diamond Tooth Gerties All are welcome to enter the competition or cheer on competitors!

Admission by donation - Door Prizes and fun!

Sat. Mar. 24 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. Mar. 24 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Mar. 24 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/desert drinks, to a featured special.

Sun. Mar. 25 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381

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Sun. Mar. 25 Dawson City Show 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture The Yukon Comedy Festival comes to Dawson City! Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Sun. Mar. 25 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. Mar. 26 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Mar. 26 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Mar. 26 Sticks and Skates 2:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Mon. Mar. 26 Public Skate 3:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Tue. Mar. 27 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Wed. Mar. 28 Sticks and Skates 2:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Wed. Mar. 28 Public Skate 3:30 pm Dawson City Arena Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more details.

Wed. Mar. 28 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wednesdays Archery 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed.

Wednesdays & Saturdays Public Skate 4:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Wed. Mar. 21 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Mar. 21 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Thu. Mar. 22 Environment Club 3:45 pm Del Van Gorder School Fri. Mar. 23 Ice Worm Squirm Winter Carnival Faro Recreation Centre Faro’s fun winter carnival involves skating, art-making, games, and movies. It’s great fun for the whole family! Call 994-2375 for more information.

Fri. Mar. 23 Community Skate 4:00 pm Johnson Lake Campground A bon fire, hot dogs, hot chocolate, a fun skate with friends, sign out skates and helmets at the rec centre.

Call 994-2375 for more information.

Fri. Mar. 23 Curling 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Fri. Mar. 23 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sat. Mar. 24 Ice Worm Squirm Winter Carnival Faro Recreation Centre Faro’s fun winter carnival involves skating, art-making, games, and movies. It’s great fun for the whole family! Call 994-2375 for more information.

Sat. Mar. 24 Turkey Shoot 10:00 am Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Sat. Mar. 24 WII Mario Kart Tournament 11:00 am Faro Recreation Centre Includes snacks, lunch, refreshments, awesome prizes.

Call 994-2375 for more information.

Sat. Mar. 24 Sticks and Pucks 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sun. Mar. 25 Ice Worm Squirm Winter Carnival Faro Recreation Centre Faro’s fun winter carnival involves skating, art-making, games, and movies. It’s great fun for the whole family! Call 994-2375 for more information.

Sun. Mar. 25 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Mar. 25 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Mar. 27 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed. Mar. 28 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Mar. 28 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

HAINES JUNCTION

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Public Skate Haines Junction Community Centre Tues-Weds 3:15 - 5:15, Thurs 5:30. Fri 3:00 - 6:30 and Sat 1:00-4:00 Wed. Mar. 21 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. Mar. 21 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. Mar. 21 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed. Mar. 21 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Mar. 22 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Mar. 22 Seniors Tai Chi 1:30 pm Haines Junction Thu. Mar. 22 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Mar. 22 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Mar. 22 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. Mar. 22 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. Mar. 23 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Mon. Mar. 26 Seniors Nordic Walking 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Meet in the Atrium Mon. Mar. 26 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre

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Tue. Mar. 27 Romp and Stomp Music and Movement 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Centre In the Mezzanine Free, music and movement for kids 0-4 and parents, There will be a healthy snack provided. All welcome! Come get your wiggles out!! To register call 335 2583 Tue. Mar. 27 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. Mar. 28 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. Mar. 28 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. Mar. 28 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays & Thursdays Choir Wed. 7:00 pm, Thu. 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Mar. 24 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Sun. Mar. 25 Drop in Badminton 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun. Mar. 25 Zumba Classes with Mariana Giaccaglia 3:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Mar. 27 North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@ yogawhitehorse.ca Tue. Mar. 27 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. Mar. 28 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

MAYO

Wednesdays Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Mar. 22 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Mar. 22 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. Mar. 23 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Mar. 25 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Mar. 26 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Tue. Mar. 27 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. Mar. 27 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. Mar. 27 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Mon. Mar. 26 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. Mar. 22 Watching Changes on the Land 9:00 am Old Crow Community Center Discuss the many monitoring projects throughout the years in Yukon Territory, meals and snacks provided. Everyone welcome.

Thu. Mar. 22 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Mar. 25 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Mar. 27 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Wed. Mar. 28 Free Screening of Mohawk Girls 5:00 pm Old Crow Community Center 5:00 PM dinner followed by the film and a Q&A with Tracey Deer and also screening Boxed In Directed by Shane Belcourt - Free event.

TAGISH

Wed. Mar. 21 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Mar. 21 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed. Mar. 21 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed. Mar. 21 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu. Mar. 22 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Thu. Mar. 22 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. Mar. 24 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Mar. 24 Silk Scarf Dying Workshop with Claudia MacPhee 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Learn techniques and methods to create a beautiful wearable work of art.

Sat. Mar. 24 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@ tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat. Mar. 24 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sat. Mar. 24 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Mon. Mar. 26 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Mar. 26 Nordic Walking 1:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue. Mar. 27 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wed. Mar. 28 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Mar. 28 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

TESLIN

Thu. Mar. 22 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. Mar. 23 Girls Club 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 3354250 for more information.

Fri. Mar. 23 Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 3354250 for more information.

Tue. Mar. 27 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Mar. 27 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Mar. 27 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

WATSON LAKE

Wed. Mar. 21 Memories & Family Stories 1:00 pm Watson Lake Family Centre Giving children feelings of belonging, snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP by March 20 call to register 536-3218 Thu. Mar. 22 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu. Mar. 22 Essential Oils 101 1:00 pm Watson Lake Family Centre An essential oils 101 class where we’ll learn the basics of what essential oils are and how to use them.

Then make n take where you’ll get to make an essential oil infused item & take it home. All supplies needed will be included.

Thu. Mar. 22 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sun. Mar. 25 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun. Mar. 25 Dads & Donuts Story Time 1:00 pm Watson Lake Family Centre Donuts, stories and refreshments provided. Call to register 536-3218 Mon. Mar. 26 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon. Mar. 26 Power Yoga 5:30 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. Mar. 28 Hop Along to Easter Crafting 1:00 pm Watson Lake Family Centre Snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP by March 27 call to register 536-3218

HAINES

Daily, Wednesdays to Mondays Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre, Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 11-12:30| Mon/Wed/Fri 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 12:304:30| #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Homework Help, 5:30 pm Haines Public Library #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays, Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays and Fridays Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wed. Mar. 21 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. Mar. 21 Lent Supper & Devotion 6:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Wed. Mar. 21 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Mar. 21 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Thu. Mar. 22 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Mar. 22 Oscar Shorts 2 8:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Mar. 22 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Mar. 22 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Mar. 23 Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Mar. 23 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Mar. 25 Blessing of the Fleet 4:00 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Mar. 25 St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Mar. 25 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Mar. 25 Yoga with Melina 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Mar. 26 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Mar. 26 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library

Mon. Mar. 26 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Mar. 26 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Mar. 27 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Mar. 27 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Mar. 27 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. Mar. 28 Active Threat Presentation HBPD (Not open to the public - Invitation Only) 9:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Wed. Mar. 28 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Mar. 28 Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Mar. 28 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays & TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mondays & Wednesdays Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Noon Xpress Spinning 12:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays Mat Pilates 5:30 pm Mon/Wed, 11:00 am Sat. Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Mon.- Fri. Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-983-2679 for more info.

Wednesdays Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays SpinFlex w/Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays and Fridays 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 Wednesdays and Sundays Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Wednesdays, 6:00 pm Sundays, Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu. Mar. 22 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Mar. 22 Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Mar. 22 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Mar. 22 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out.

Thu. Mar. 22 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. Mar. 22 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.

Fri. Mar. 23 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement.

Fri. Mar. 23 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Mar. 24 Bouncy House Fun Time!

1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. Mar. 24 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.

Sat. Mar. 24 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. Mar. 25 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Mar. 26 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Mar. 27 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. Mar. 27 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Mar. 27 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out.

Tue. Mar. 27 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue. Mar. 27 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.

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March 21, 2018 MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + SEWING MARCH 21 + 28 MENTORS NIGHT: LASER CUTTING + CUTTING MACHINES + SEWING MARCH 22

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>> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS “How Does it Felt”

Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

Free Teen Drop In When: Wednesdays to Saturdays 3 PM to 9 PM Where: 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door!

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Available Light Cinema Monday, March 26 yukon Arts centre

5:30pm Mary and The Witch’s Flower Dir. H Yonebayashi, 2018, JPN, 102 m This anime adaptation of Mary Stewart’s children’s fantasy novel The Little Broomstick is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Action-packed and full of jawdropping imaginative worlds and ingenious characters, this film is, at its heart, the simple, heartfelt story of a young girl trying to find a place in the world.

Directed by a veteran Studio Ghibli filmmaker, this fantasy has messages about believing in yourself, being courageous and generous, and more. The English-dubbed version stars Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent. Family pricing available for this film: $30 for family of up to 5.

7:45pm God’s Own Country Dir. Lee, 2017, UK, 104 m Johnny works long hours on his family’s remote farm in the north of England.

He numbs the daily frustration of his lonely existence with nightly bingedrinking at the local pub and casual sex. But when a handsome Romanian migrant worker arrives to take up temporary work on the family farm, Johnny suddenly finds himself having to deal with emotions he has never felt before. A richly textured and sensual story about the redemptive powers of love and self-acceptance. Mature themes and sexuality; parental guidance recommended.

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MENTORS NIGHT: 3D PRINTING + 2D & 3D DESIGN + LASER CUTTING MARCH 23 MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + LASER CUTTING + PROGRAMMING MARCH 25

Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS MARCH 20, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

with Yukon artist, >> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Meshell Melvin Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm

ALL REGULAR EVENTS 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES

MARCH BREAK KIDS’ CAMP Open Studio Sessions $5 per hour

Children will be taken on a

>> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio << week adventure of art making; with Neil Graham creating maps and dioramas every first and third Wednesday of of new lands with each month 7 todrawing, 9pm sculpture, $10 per printmaking 2 hour sessionand

painting. A fun journey for To register call: 867-667-4080 young artists who are happy to Email: recep� on@artsunderground.ca be exploring and are not afraid to make a mess.

Meshell has an enthusiasm and passion for teaching that parallels her devotion to her own work, believing strongly in the importance of art education for everyone in the community.

In 2012 she was voted favourite Yukon teacher in the Yukon North of Ordinary’s first ever readership poll. She has been teaching for many years and has a spirit that cultivates a supportive and creative environment for children.

March 26-29, 9 am – 4 pm

$325+gst, all supplies are included For children ages 7 – 12 years old Pack a lunch To register visit Arts Underground in person or call 867-667-4080.

Yukon Art Society members receive a 10% discount.

Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

HOURS Monday and Tuesday: Closed for programming, Wednesday to Sunday: 1 - 9pm Visit us anytime during our opening hours!

www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com 135 Industrial Rd.

JOIN US at the Family Literacy Centre in the Canada Games Centre MondaySaturday with regular programs in the morning and afternoon drop in (Saturday drop in only).

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March 25th

YUKON COMEDY FESTIVAL DAWSON CITY SHOW KIAC Ballroom $20

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

INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH THOMAS JACQUIN MARCH 21, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TED TALK HUDDLE APRIL 4, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays the Percy deWolfe race

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The Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Racers will leave Dawson City on March 22, heading to Eagle and back “The Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race began back in 1977 as a way to honour the legendary Percy DeWolfe, who courageously carried mail by dog team, horse and boat between Dawson City, YT and Eagle, AK, from 1910 and 1949.”

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o reads the late John Gould’s short history of the contest.

The race is a 210 mile (338 km) run from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska, and back, and is a qualifying race for those hoping to run the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod.

This year the race will launch from the Old Dawson Post Office on King Street on Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m., when musher number one, “the spirit of Percy”, will head off down the street followed, at two minute intervals, by the rest of the pack.

Musher number two will carry the official mail pouch, filled with the special “Send a Letter by Dog Team” envelopes that are part of the event’s fund raising efforts and remain available until a few days before the race.

Other fundraising included a number of successful summer barbecues, the food concession during the Yukon Quest, and the Mail Trail Club. For the latter, the trail is divided into 40 five-mile sections and people or organizations can sponsor them at $100 each. There are full descriptions of the sections on the Percy’s Facebook page (www.

Facebook.com/PercyDeWolfe).

The Percy Junior Race, which is 100 miles (160 km) to Fortymile and return from either Dawson or Eagle, will begin near the ferry landing in Dawson at 3 p.m.

Anna Claxton reports that the year’s fund raising has gone well and that the group has the $10,000 prize money, which will be divided by percentages, beginning with 30 per cent to first place, down to 5.5 per cent for seventh place.

Prize money for the Percy Junior is a separate pot; it comes from a percentage of the total entry fees.

Claxton reports that the Yukon River trail into Alaska is said to be in good shape down river this year and that 10 teams have already confirmed registration for this year’s race. The deadline for signing up is March 15, three days after this interview, and she says that several other people have shown an interest.

Once again this year it will be possible to follow the progress of the two races by means of the spot trackers. The live tracking option is available from the Percy’s website (www.ThePercy.com). “(The tracking) makes the race more of a spectator sport,” she said, “instead of just watching them leave and watching them come back 20 hours later.”

On the day of this interview the temperatures ranged from -14°C to +1°C. The committee doesn’t want it to be too cold or too warm.

Right around -20° with no wind is

Kids from the Robert Service School and the daycares lined the street for the 2017 race start as musher #2 takes off PHOTOS: Dan Davidson the best sort of race day, but it’s very unpredictable.

“The weather could do anything between now and then. And I think over the years it has done everything from rain to blizzard.”

Most everyone will have returned to Dawson by the evening of March 23, and the event will wrap up with a banquet and awards night on the Saturday, after people have had a chance to catch their breath.

After three decades in classrooms in Beaver Creek, Faro and Dawson, Dan Davidson retired to continue writing, as he had been all those years. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@ whatsupyukon.com.

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The Junior Percy is named for Percy deWolfe’s son, Percy Junior

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