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uring the winter I had to decide what sport I was going to invest in for the upcoming summer. If I had an endless pit of money, I would have all types of equipment, for any occasion, but the reality was more finite.

I enjoyed hiking but wanted to explore more of the Yukon. It was a decision between a kayak for the rivers and a mountain bike for the mountains. And, most certainly, Steve Reid convinced me to opt for the mountain bike, “You can just go from your home,” he said.

There’s lots more logistics with driving to go use your kayak.” (I wondered whether he was biased because his summers were spent mountain-bike guiding.)

Sold on the idea, I started looking at how I was supposed to afford the sport (mountain biking isn’t cheap). I walked into Icycle Sports and saw bikes worth more than my car. But there were financing and somewhat-affordable options available, and over the winter months I paid off my mountain bike, which has now been dubbed “Grasshopper.”

Excited to take Grasshopper home, I walked to the bus stop and took a picture of him to tell the world on Facebook about my new “toy,” and that was when I noted there were no pedals. Umm ... how was I supposed to ride a bike without pedals?

Apparently, bikes these days don’t come with pedals unless it’s a bike from Canadian Tire. The last time I had a bike was 20 years ago, so times have changed and things have gotten a lot more technical.

My next trip to Icycle Sports was to gather items needed for fixing my bike and for general safety.

My face shows how terrifying learning bike maintenance is!

What I got: • Helmet • Multi-tool (apparently I need this) • Pedals (cause this seemed kind of important in the actual use of my bike) • Bike pump • Spare tube • Backpack and bike lock With half my rent gone in a single purchase, it was time to learn to use these tools so that when I started riding I would not be stuck in the middle of nowhere. For example, my first-ever flat tire on my car was in Banff and, having no idea where my spare tire even was (not to mention that half an hour later I would be begging for help and succumbing to male chivalry), I was still determined to do this myself.

First step: open my bike pump and use it. Simple, right?

Ten minutes later, I still couldn’t figure out how my nifty little bike pump opened. As I muttered in frustration, I “YouTubed” the product and found a video. Voila! I could actually open the bike pump.

However, the bike pump had two options for sizing ... how would I know which one was for my bike?

I thought, I have it! So I tested the pump and started to inflate the tire … but it didn’t seem to be working. As I checked, the bike pump was stuck on the little tube. I started to pull but it wasn’t coming off … Oh crap, what have I done?

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Bike maintenance for idiots ... cont’d competent I couldn’t even pump the bike tires. I called Icycle Sports to get some over-the-phone assistance. They explained how the pump should work and how to let out the air. It had been half an hour and I was still not 100 per cent sure I had actually inflated any part of the tire. Swearing at myself, with tears welling in my eyes, I succumbed to defeat and put—actually, threw—my bike equipment away until I could get some help.

Bike 1 – Kylie 0 The 60 Degrees Training Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance event popped up on my Facebook page and immediately I paid the 50-odd dollars to get a professional, Steve Reid, to actually explain how these things work.

It was a windy Tuesday evening at Icycle Sports ... five others showed up for the training event, cont’d on page 4...

Steve Reid (60 Degrees Training) demonstrating bike maintenance at Icycle Sports

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What’s Inside Aussie Girl Mountain Biking Pt. 1 .............................. 2 Didee/Didoo ........................ 3 Celebrate Good Fathers .......... 5 Klondike Korner ................... 6 Yukon River Quest 2018 ......... 7

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Our ancestors made fish hooks.

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all with different bikes—mountain bikes, road bikes, fat bikes—some with previous skills, and me with the lowest level of skills.

The training was a great introduction to understanding my bike and being less intimidated by it.

We actually practised on our own bikes and each other’s by taking off both tires, changing a tire tube and learning all of the basic necessities needed to keep us riding.

The hours flew by, and my brain was swimming with bike-maintenance information. My confidence was up and I finally felt in control about taking my bike out and being able to fix it.

Bike 1 – Kylie 1 Mountain biking … I haven’t even started the sport and already it’s highly intimidating. It’s been a while since I started a new sport, and I forgot how overwhelming it can be. So many people use fancy technical words and it seems as though everyone is much more experienced. I may suck at this sport, or I may love it—or love it, but suck at it like skiing. But I’m looking forward to exploring the trails (and hoping not to die).

I would like to thank the Icycle Sports staff who answer all of my dumb questions in person and

over the phone, without treating me like the “idiot” I am. And also Steve Reid, from 60 Degrees Training, who “annoyingly” knows everything.

Keep an eye out for “Mountain Biking: Part 2 – Learning how to ride and not die.”

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In praise of good fathers

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am not a father. I am in awe of my brothers, friends and peers who are.

I am not a father, in part because my fear of failing the children in my care is greater than the sense that I will do okay.

My awe for fathers is because I see that this fear is not particular to me and that it doesn’t go away. I witness fathers I know as they struggle daily with how to be a good father, how to set a good example, how to not screw up their kids.

They persevere. These dads keep trying their best—learning new games to play, new ways to listen, new ways to teach. Whenever they feel they may be floundering, these dads find new ways to nurture, connect with and encourage their offspring.

The good dads I know appreciate the simple play and complex imaginations of their young children. They don’t hurry their kid along or get bored easily. They reconnect with their inner child and dive deep into another round of hide-and-seek, or get lost in the pleasures of woodland exploration and throwing stones into the river.

The good dads I know are full partners. They view parenthood as a shared endeavour and em-

brace the mundane and dirtiest of tasks along with the extraordinary and uplifting. They make sure to carve out time for themselves, time for each other and ensure their partner has time also.

The good dads I know strive to stay healthy. They are determined to be a part of their child’s life for as long as possible, while also showcasing the value of sport, recreation and good food.

The good dads I know follow their passion. As dedicated as they are to their kids, and as devoted as they are to their partners, these dads have not lost sight of their own motivation and the activities that excite them.

The good dads I know recognize when their life is unbalanced.

They are aware when they are giving too much of their energy to work and volunteer commitments, and hustle to restore the balance of home and career.

The good dads I know are mindful of their anger. That doesn’t mean they never raise their voices, speak sharply or use unkind words. It means they are aware of the impact this has on their children and work hard to change their behaviour, to learn healthier ways to communicate, to address the deeper frustrations that lie at the root of their anger.

The good dads I know are aware of their demons and wrestle them to the ground every day, every week. They don’t bury them or pretend they don’t exist.

They fight to overcome their challenges, to heal themselves, to create a better life for their sons and daughters.

Some good dads I know are single parents. Some good dads I know are stepfathers.

Of the good dads I know, not a single one embodies each of these qualities, but a lot embody most of them.

I am in awe of the fathers I know because each one is awesome.

Take a moment to celebrate the good fathers around you. Be open in your admiration. Let them know you appreciate the ways they nurture their children, the ways in which they inspire you.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

The ODD Gallery showcases Tamika Knutson’s Skin

Tamika Knutson’s exhibit, Skin, runs until June 21 at the ODD Gallery in Dawson

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amika Knutson had not thought of carving out a career in art when she was in high school. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen grew up in Dawson and graduated from Robert Service School. After what she describes as a less-than-successful stint at an academic college, she came back and signed up for the one-year certificate program at Yukon’s School of Visual Arts (SOVA).

On completing the foundation year at SOVA, in 2013, Tamika transferred to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, in Halifax, to further explore a variety of mediums and subjects in visual arts. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a major in jewellery design and metalsmithing, in April 2017.

“I think I ended up making art that is jewellery because you can wear it at the end,” she said on the evening her show, Skin, opened at the ODD Gallery in Dawson, “and I think if your art can be worn and go out in the world and interact in different places with different people, it’s more effective in the way that it gets ideas out there.

“It just kind of gets to be a part of the world a little more than being on the inside and just sitting in a gallery all the time.”

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Tamika Knutson’s necklaces are made of birch bark, moosehide, glass beads and copper Her artist’s statement on the program brochure explains her feelings in more detail.

“Your skin protects and houses the most vital parts of your body; it is your shelter and home. I am inspired by how birch bark, the skin of a tree, is used as a material by First Nations and how crucial it has been to their livelihood.

PHOTOS: Dan Davidson

Tamika Knutson is a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen who began her art training at the Yukon School of Visual Arts, in Dawson City

“My aim with these jewellery pieces is to explore and retrace my Indigenous identity, as a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen, while also bringing First Nation craft into a more contemporary space.

“Through resourcefulness, First Nations transform ordinary things into useful materials, functional objects, and beautiful ornaments.

I identify with this evolution of materials as a jeweller, as we also take rough materials and transform them into something precious.

“The use of birch bark in my work symbolizes an historical exchange between nature and people, and the subjectivity of preciousness.”

Skin displays nine of her pieces, hung on nearly invisible line so that they seem suspended in the air, their shadows on the wall becoming part of the effect. Most of the birch bark is from local trees although she started working on these pieces in Halifax, where those trees are a bit harder to find.

The pieces are made of moosehide, glass beads and copper, which she fashioned into clasps.

In addition to this type of work, Knutson is also known for her earrings and other jewellery.

She spent the winter working with youth, as part of the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture, when she wasn’t working on finishing pieces for this exhibit, which opened on May 17 and will run until June 21.

Tamika will be participating in the Adäka Cultural Festival, in Whitehorse, and later attending an artist residency in Roaring Forks, Colorado.

After three decades in classrooms in Beaver Creek, Faro and Dawson, Dan Davidson retired to continue writing, as he had been all those years.

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Going from Whitehorse to Dawson on the Yukon River?

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everal special anniversary events will take place during Yukon River Quest race week.

The big one is the “meet and greet” reunion for “race family”—racers, support crews, volunteers and sponsors past and present—at the SS Klondike grounds from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 25.

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Teams at the start of last year’s Yukon River Quest at Rotary Peace Park. A record limit of 125 teams has been set for the 20th Anniversary event, which takes place June 27 - July 1, from Whitehorse to Dawson. The final registration deadline is June 1

The world’s longest (715-kilometre) annual paddling race begins on June 27 in Whitehorse and ends on July 1 in Dawson City

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p to 277 racers on 125 teams are expected to start the race at Rotary Peace Park at noon on June 27.

Entering the Yukon River, in a flotilla of canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, they’ll begin a gruelling 715-kilometre wilderness journey to Dawson.

Guiding rules say participants should have wilderness or racing experience.

And Yukon River Quest (YRQ) president Roger Hanberg half

jests, “You have to be a little bit crazy to enter, don’t you think?”

After paddling all night, up to a third of the teams (depending on weather conditions) can be expected to scratch in Carmacks, the mandatory seven-hour rest stop. Those continuing will get a brief three-hour rest stop the next night, at the remote Coffee Creek checkpoint, before the final push to Dawson.

“Some paddlers—both men and women—are the best in their

class, in the world. Others are solo competitors, or teams of family or friends, seeking a challenge or adventure, “ said media spokesperson Jeff Brady.

Inspirational race stories and paddlers abound.

Despite her senior status, racing legend Ingrid Wilcox is registered to do the race “one more time” in her solo kayak for her 17th YRQ. Paddlers Abreast, the first voyageur team to join in 2001, continues to help breast cancer survivors race to get stronger mentally and physically. New member Rachelle Zral says she aims to “enjoy every minute” doing that, especially for her children, who saw her go through “a tough time.”

Long-time volunteer Sheila Dodd calls the distinctive moonfaced boat (painted by First Nation

Paddlers Abreast team member Carrie Boles helps ready the voyageur boat for its first launch in early May on Schwatka Lake PHOTO: Rachelle Zral

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by Jenny Trapnell

Roger Hanberg is president of the Yukon Marathon Paddlers Association - which runs the annual Yukon River Quest. He says the race is a “transformative” event for many racers artist Ken Anderson) the “mothership” that has helped serve as the race’s “moral vision.”

Several other teams support worthy causes, such as women’s voyageur team Stix Together, who fundraise for the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund.

Teams of British Army amputee veterans have also challenged themselves to finish what has been called one of the ten toughest races in the world.

“This is an event that can be the biggest sporting accomplishment in a participant’s life,” emphasizes Hanberg. “It’s transform-

Anniversary planner Sheila Dodd says she’s still trying to reach over 1,000 invitees. “Many did this race in their younger years and they’ve moved on, got married, changed countries and jobs … it’s a real challenge.”

A special thank-you dinner event for volunteers and support crews is planned for Carmacks checkpoint campground on Wednesday July 27 between 6 and 10 p.m., before the arrival of this year’s racers.

After the finish in Dawson, there’ll be celebrations and an awards banquet on July 1 at Waterfront Park. Race merchandise will be on-site, and an exhibition organized by race photographer Harry Kern, and one by Paddlers Abreast, will be on display.

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Going from Whitehorse to Dawson on the Yukon River? You better believe that’s a paddlin’ ... continued from page 7 The Yukon River Quest—by the numbers

History: After the success of the Skagway-led Dyea to Dawson Klondike Centennial Race in 1997–98, Whitehorse resident John Firth organized the first YRQ in 1999, from Whitehorse to Dawson, as a sister race to the Yukon Quest. The Yukon River Quest is now run by a separate organization, the Yukon River Marathon Paddlers Association.

The boats: What started as a straightforward canoe race now includes four divisions and nine classes comprising solo, tandem and four-person canoes, voyageur boats, solo and tandem kayaks and the surprisingly successful Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). TThe newest class is the C-4, a four-person canoe.

The race record: 39:32:43 hours, set in 2008 by Canadian voyageur Team Kisseynew.

PHOTO: Jenny Trapnell

The purse: $42,000—the largest ever—for rewarding the fastest teams (under 55 hours) in the various classes and divisions, the top First Nations team, and top Yukon canoe and kayak teams. There are also sponsored awards, including for the oldest paddler (55+), the Spirit of the Yukon, and the “Red Stove” award for the second-last finisher.

Long-time Yukon River Quest racer Pauline Frost (right) and her daughter Alice Frost-Hanberg finish a practice together on Schwatka Lake in early May. The two are racing together in a tandem canoe in this year’s 20th Anniversary Yukon River Quest

The Whitehorse voyageur team Paddlers Abreast finishes their first practice on the Yukon River near Miles Canyon, in early May

start-line and finish-line management, and tracking racers through five checkpoints and seven monitoring points.

Safety boats will patrol the route, especially on Lake Laberge where 12 rescues once took place.

At press time, volunteers were still needed to help make this unique Yukon race a memorable and safe event.

(And you don’t have to be crazy to sign up.)

PHOTO: Jenny Trapnell

ative in meeting personal goals and growth.”

Hanberg has family on the water this year, too. Second-generation YRQ paddler Alice FrostHanberg is racing with her mother, Pauline Frost, a YRQ veteran racer (and Yukon Government cabinet minister) for the first time. (Paddlers can compete starting at 15 years of age with a team, but must be over 18 to compete solo.)

Whatever the age or motivation of racers, Hanberg says his goal is to “get everyone to the finish line safely.

“To do that, there will be about one volunteer for every paddler.”

Race duties are many, including race-week events, boat checking,

The Spectators: It’s hard to follow a wilderness race in person. But the mandatory SPOT (or other) tracking device that each team now carries helps attract thousands of visitors who follow the race online: “Over 30,000 [race followers] last year, from all over the world,” said YRQ director and stats keeper, Peter Coates.

Jenny Trapnell is a 2018 Yukon River Quest paddler and former race volunteer.

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Play that funky music

Local music giants Major Funk and the Employment are preparing for a summer like no other, featuring their Thoughts CD Release Party on June 9 at the Elks Lodge

by Manus Hopkins

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tienne Girard, bassist, songwriter and visionary for Major Funk and the Employment, is all enthusiasm as he lays out his plans for his band’s huge upcoming summer.

“It’s been an impossible dream,” said Girard. “We’ve been working up towards this for a super long time.”

Any Yukon music fan should be familiar with Major Funk—the raw live energy and mechanical tightness the band boasts often makes them the talking point of shows and festivals in the territory.

In recent months, however, the group has undergone some changes in personnel. Though contrary to what one might think, this has not managed to slow down the rapid-fire pace that defines Major Funk and the Employment.

With a new studio album recorded and ready for release in June, the summer of 2018 will see the now six-piece ensemble back on full form as they usher in new members and embark on some of their most ambitious ventures to date. Between the album itself, an epic release concert and a months-long tour, Major Funk and the Employment seems to have bitten off more than a lesser band would be able to chew.

“This is what we live for,” Girard replies when asked if the prospect of being away on tour for so long looks at all daunting.

“There’s nothing I’d rather be doing. I think we’re at a level of organization where we’re pretty comfortable on the road. Overall, we know that we’re gonna have a super great time this summer. I expect this summer to be our best summer yet, so I have a lot to look forward to.”

Before the band embarks on its grand tour, the arrival of their very first studio effort, Thoughts EP, will be heralded at an album re-

lease concert in Whitehorse. This show in particular will be a special event for Major Funk, as the concert will reflect on the history of the band and signify a passing of the torch from the old members to the new. This means several past members will be appearing onstage, including Fiona Solon, Yves Paradis, Mike Jones and Will Hegsted. According to Girard, as many as 15 musicians could be taking part in the performance. Vocalist and trumpeter, Adrian Burrill, says he’s looking forward to how much fun the show will be.

“We’re hoping to get a good crowd out and have a big party!” said Burrill, with excitement in his voice.

With the lineup changes, a new era of Major Funk will be introduced, but the band members are adamant that this will not change the overall dynamic and energy for which they are known.

“The feel of the band isn’t gonna change as far as I can tell,” says drummer Lee Campese. “It’s definitely still Major Funk.”

“Major Funk has kind of evolved a lot over the last few years,” said Burrill, who is feeling confident that the essence of the band can be kept despite different musicians being added. “It’s a lot of work to bring people on, but everyone brings their own style. I think the current iteration will last a while.”

Selina Heyligers-Hare, who acted as a fill-in singer on a tour last year, will be joining Major Funk and the Employment as its frontwoman going forward. Although she has performed with Major Funk before, Heyligers-Hare says becoming an official part of the band was not something she had planned for.

“I didn’t really expect anything to come of it at the time,” she says of her previous experience

PHOTO: Erik Pinkerton

Selina Heyligers-Hale (front-centre/vocals and keys) joins David Dugas (left/guitar), Olivier de Colombel (saxophone), Lee Campese (drums), Adrian Burrill (trumpet and vocals), and Etienne Girard (bass guitar) as Major Funk and the Employment for their Western Canadian tour June 25 to August 4 with the group, but notes that she is ready to commit to Major Funk on a full-time basis.

A sense of accomplishment accompanies the words of each member when it comes to talking about Thoughts EP. For a band so known for its live sound, entering the studio album can bring a pressure to deliver what listeners have come to expect. While the album has been in the works for a long time, the actual recording had to be done in a window of only a few days during the winter holidays when all the members of Major Funk were in town.

“It was so crazy,” said Heyligers-Hare. “But it came together well. The band is getting to a place where it has a pretty set sound, but every tune has its own thing going.”

The album’s title track and lead single, “Thoughts” is already available online and has an accompanying music video. Another video, for the song “Dancepocalypse (feat. DJ Dash)” is also in the

works. According to the members, the album will feature the band’s funky, danceable sound, with a variety of diverse stylistic elements appearing throughout. And, of course, it will capture the rawness and vigour that allows Major Funk and the Employment to sell out, show after show.

After a few shows around the Yukon to get the new lineup rehearsed and up to speed, Major Funk will be heading out on a tour that will reach British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, and will last from June until August. This will be Major Funk’s third tour and will contain some of the biggest and highest-profile gigs of the band’s career so far.

Thoughts CD Release Party takes place on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Elks Lodge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the music begins at 8 p.m. The show is an all-ages, fully licenced event and tickets can be purchased on the band’s website, www.majorfun-

kandtheemployment.com. DJ Dash will also be featured in the concert. Thoughts EP, recorded by Jim Holland at Green Needle Records, will be available for purchase at the event, and the title track can already be heard on Bandcamp, Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Music. The music video for it can be seen on Youtube.

Major Funk and the Employment encourage all fans and friends to join them for what they are calling “the dance party of a lifetime.”

“If you like fun, party music, high energy, positive vibes and dancing, then this is the music for you,” said Campese.

For additional information, check out Thoughts CD Release Party on Facebook.

Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorseand Toronto-based journalism student and musician.

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This means 10 per cent of cancer deaths in Canadian men last year were from prostate cancer, and 21 per cent of new cancer cases in men were prostate cancer. While research and treatment are continuously improved for better results and recovery rates, prostate cancer won’t go away without the help of those who can give.

Ride for Dad is one of the most well-known and consistently successful fundraisers for prostate cancer. This year, the ninth annual ride day will take place, and the long hours and endless commitment from volunteers could make this year one of the best yet.

Organizers of this year’s event have high hopes for what the big day will bring. “This will be the ninth ride in the Yukon,” said Ride for Dad Yukon vice-chair, Sean Secord. “Every year there have been more riders, except for the last couple of years. We’ve hit a threshold of around 190 people, but we’d like to meet 200.”

In the Yukon, Ride for Dad puts together two main flagship events a year. One is a comedy show, each January, and the other is the ride day each June.

Over the past year the organization has seen some triumphs, with

the comedy show selling out and the ride event bringing in donations that have gone a long way.

This year has been a special one for another reason, as well, however, as in October Ride for Dad Yukon hosted a summit, at which researchers presented what they had used Ride for Dad’s funds to research. At this summit the Ride for Dad Yukon chair, Mike Thorpe, was awarded the 2017 President’s Award for all of Canada.

“He does put a lot of his time, money and resources into this cause,” Secord said of Thorpe.

“Mike is being recognized for the amazing amount of work he’s done as a volunteer and a leader.”

The ride is almost completely run by volunteers, the only staff being a few national representatives employed in Ottawa. Secord maintains the position that board members of Ride for Dad Yukon share duties and devote their spare and personal time to helping run the organization.

Money raised in the ride has been put towards what Secord describes as “groundbreaking technology.” Ride for Dad Yukon has been able to raise enough money to give a $50,000 cheque to Dr. John Lewis and his group of researchers in Alberta.

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The ride takes place Saturday, June 9—kickstands up at 11 a.m. sharp. Pre-registration is June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shipyards Park and will feature a performance from Ryan McNally. On June 9, the day will begin at Shipyards Park with a free breakfast at 9 a.m., a show and shine, and rideday registration for those who missed Friday evening. Speeches and presentations will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m. The City of Whitehorse has provided a parade route from Shipyards Park, along Front Street to Main Street. The parade will finish with a photo opportunity at the overlook of Miles Canyon.

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Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorsebased journalism student and musician.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Daily, Monday to Friday, Arts in the Park presents Visual Artists; Emma Barr June 4-8, Maya Rosenberg June 11-15. Musicyukon.com for more info.

Until Sat. June 30 Unfurled - The Yukon in Fur Arts Underground Exhibit held in the Hougen Heritage Gallery. The rich history and current culture of trapping in the Yukon.

Until Sat. Jun 30 Art Exhibit - Suki Wellman Yukon Arts Centre Until Sat. Jun 30 Art Exhibition - Heart of Riverdale Yukon Arts Centre Until Fri. Jun 29 Art Exhibit - Chilkoot Trail Yukon Arts Centre Inspired from her 2014 Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency, Daphne Mennell’s Chilkoot Trail features paintings and sketches of the landscapes she encountered.

Until Fri. Jun 29 Art Exhibit - Audible Landscapes Yukon Arts Centre Explores the diversity of works the trail has inspired. From graphic novels to film, the Chilkoot Trail’s ecology and history is a constant muse.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed. Jun 6 Arts in the Park - The Big Band 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park Wed. Jun 6 Music at MacBride Summer Concert Series 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Wed. Jun 6 Arts in the Park - Paris Pick & The Pricks 7:00 PM LePage Park Free evening concert at the park Wed. Jun 6 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. Jun 7 Arts in the Park - The Bombadils 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park Thu. Jun 7 Electronic Summer Series - DASH and DJKJ - Ghetto Funk n’ House 5:00 PM Whitehorse waterfront wharf Thu. Jun 7 Joe Loutchan - Fiddler on the Loose 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Thu. Jun 7 Jam Night with Hayley Warden and Alex Johnston 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Jun 7 Ginger Jam 8:00 PM Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest cohosts and performers.

Thu. Jun 7 Catchers Ride 8:30 PM Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill Thu. Jun 7 Examination & Off the Menu 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu. Jun 7 Yukon Jack Live 9:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri. Jun 8 Arts in the Park - Kim Beggs Trio 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park Fri. Jun 8 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri. Jun 8 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Fri. Jun 8 -9, Peggy Hanifan 9:00 PM Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill Fri. Jun 8 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. Jun 9 Thoughts CD Release Party 7:30 PM Elks Lodge 306 Dance party of a lifetime, featuring DJ DASH and brand new material from Major Funk and the Employment. All Ages licensed event, tickets online.

Sat. Jun 9 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. Jun 9 -10, Jack Straw 9:00 PM Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill Sat. Jun 9 Yukon Jack Live 9:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun. Jun 10 Jam Session 5:00 PM 98 Hotel Sun. Jun 10 Open Mic Jam Night hosted by Roxx & Rixx 6:30 PM Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill Sun. Jun 10 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local musicians, until late, drink specials.

Sun. Jun 10 Ben Mahony 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Jun 11 Arts in the Park - Lucie D & The Immortals 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park Mon. Jun 11 Chuck Charlebois 6:30 PM Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill Mon. Jun 11 Music at MacBride Summer Concert Series 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Mon. Jun 11 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. Jun 12 Arts in the Park - Baroque Strings Collective 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park Wed. Jun 13 Arts in the Park - Vanier Jazz Combo 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park

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Wed. Jun 13 Music at MacBride Summer Concert Series 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Wed. Jun 13 Arts in the Park - Prizefighter 7:00 PM LePage Park Free evening concert at the park Wed. Jun 13 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed. Jun 6 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Emma Barr 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Wed. Jun 6 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jun 6 Midday Church Service 12:15 PM Whitehorse United Church A time to relax, refocus.

Music, silence, readings.

Wed. Jun 6 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. Jun 6 The Alpha Course 6:30 PM Yukon Bible Fellowship Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith and it runs all around the globe. Call 668-5689 or email mail@yukonbiblefellowship.com for more information.

Wed. Jun 6 Overcoming the YUCK Factor, an Introduction to Eating Insects 7:00 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. This night is made designed to have you craving more not running for the hills in terror. Call for tickets 393-2223 Wed. Jun 6 Group Hypnosis - Past Life Regression 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Call 334-8599 or email rootedtreemassage@ gmail.comand reserve your place in the session.

No experience with meditation or hypnosis to attend, you simply need curiosity and an open mind.

Wed. Jun 6 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Jun 6 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. Jun 7 Mood and MS 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Explore why and how people with MS experience changes in mood, and provide the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed. Call Lonnie at 1-800-268-7582, ext.

7259 for more information Thu. Jun 7 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Emma Barr 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Thu. Jun 7 Fireweed Community Market Outdoor Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Local produce, baked goods, live plants, local meats, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more Thu. Jun 7 ‎What’s Up Yukon Business After Hours 5:00 PM Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce RSVP: business@whitehorsechamber. ca Thu. Jun 7 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Spring Auction 6:00 PM Lumel Studios Featuring a selection of classic memorabilia and additional donated items from the community and corporate sponsors. The Snowshoe Shufflers and the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Can Can Line will also be there!

Thu. Jun 7 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. Jun 7 Coppelia 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre The Northern Light School of Dance annual fulllength comedy ballet. Watch our dancers reveal the mystery before your eyes.

Thu. Jun 7 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri. Jun 8 Quality of Life Comedy Tour Whitehorse, Yukon Daryl Makk and Eric Payne headlining, a fundraising event for MHAY, email edmhayukon@gmail.com or call 668-6429 for more info.

Fri. Jun 8 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Emma Barr 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Fri. Jun 8 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. Jun 8 Makers Build Night 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace For members only, to become a member e-mail or call for all the details.

457-0150 Fri. Jun 8 Coppelia 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre The Northern Light School of Dance annual fulllength comedy ballet. Watch our dancers reveal the mystery before your eyes.

Sat. Jun 9 Whitehorse Flea Market 9:00 AM ChangingGear Find treasures, local music, food and much more, for more information email info@whitehorseflea.ca or phone 393-4327.

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Sat. Jun 9 Ride For Dad 2018 9:00 AM Shipyards Park Pancake Breakfast 9-10:30, Parade at 11 am.

Rain or Shine, Register online.

Sat. Jun 9 2018 Whitehorse Valley MS Walk 11:30 AM Rotary Peace Park Walk and join our country’s collective effort to help improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS. Register online, email or call for more information. 1-866-991-0577 ext.7261 Sat. Jun 9 Crib Tournament 6:15 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sat. Jun 9 Colourful Summer Paint Party 7:00 PM The Social House Get creative, enjoy a few drinks with friends, learn a new skill, and create your masterpiece with step by step instruction. To register call 332-1000 or email maya.bip@gmail. com, spots are limited.

Sun. Jun 10 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. Jun 10 Adult RPG Drop-in 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Monthly Role-Playing Game (RPG) Free! No experience necessary.

All supplies provided. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Sun. Jun 10 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. Jun 11 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. Jun 11 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Maya Rosenberg 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Mon. Jun 11 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. Jun 11 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Tue. Jun 12 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Maya Rosenberg 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Tue. Jun 12 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 633-3463.

Tue. Jun 12 Make it Wild! Design and Construct your own Bee House! 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Participants will create a bee house for solitary cavity nesting bees. Register online.

Tue. Jun 12 Cult/Occult Cinema: Grosse Pointe Blank 8:00 PM The Social House After assassin Martin Blank has trouble focusing on his work, resulting in a failed assignment, he returns to his hometown. Free admission + popcorn Wed. Jun 13 Arts in the Park - Visual Artist: Maya Rosenberg 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour concert at the park, featuring local artists.

Wed. Jun 13 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jun 13 Midday Church Service 12:15 PM Whitehorse United Church A time to relax, refocus.

Music, silence, readings.

Wed. Jun 13 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. Jun 13 The Alpha Course 6:30 PM Yukon Bible Fellowship Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith and it runs all around the globe. Call 668-5689 or email mail@yukonbiblefellowship.com for more information.

Wed. Jun 13 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Jun 13 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wednesdays and Fridays Community AfterSchool Sports Program 3:30 pm Canada Games Centre Mondays.and Fridays Arctic Sports -Tuesdays. Lacross -Wednesday. Handgames -FREE meal provided on Fridays.

Wed. Jun 6 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. Jun 6 Beginner Tennis Program (Ages 8-12) 4:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Register online or by sending an email to tennisyukoncarly@gmail.com.

Wed. Jun 6 Intermediate Tennis Program (Ages 8-12) 5:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Register online or by sending an email to tennisyukoncarly@gmail.com.

Wed. Jun 6 AbracaDAZZLE! 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary Family Magic Show, Pickup your tickets at Sport Yukon or Special Olympics Yukon.

Thu. Jun 7 Beginner Tennis Program (Ages 5-7) 5:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Register online or by sending an email to tennisyukoncarly@gmail.com.

Thu. Jun 7 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.

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Thu. Jun 7 Spring Rock Climbing Club 6:00 PM Shipyards Park No experience necessary, Ages 8-14 and parents are welcome to join. Sign up today by email !equinox@equinoxyukon.com or call 334-3725 Thu. Jun 7 Mindfulness for Families 6:30 PM LDAY Centre for Learning 5 classes is for parents and children (8 yrs +) who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, a light snack is provided. To register call 668-5167 or email ed@ ldayukon.com.

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Fri. Jun 8 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. Jun 8 Mommy Barre 1:00 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness Focuses on strength, posture, core and flexibility. . Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Fri. Jun 8 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. Jun 9 Yukon’er Day - Free Entry & Wild Fun! 9:30 AM Yukon Wildlife Preserve Free admission, special bus tours every hour on the hour, carnivore feedings, and rehabilitation centre tours. Enjoy the grill with a yummy Yukon style BBQ and ice cream for purchase.

Sat. Jun 9 Youth Magic League 11:00 AM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Cards from all Magic sets are legal. 60 card format. Ages 18 and under.

Sat. Jun 9 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.

Mon. Jun 11 Youth Outdoor Education Camp Yukon Fish & Game Association An overnight camp that will teach youth a variety of outdoor skills, including hunting, fishing, survival and environmental stewardship. For more information or to register contact 667-4263, or email: yfga@ klondiker.com Mon. Jun 11 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. Jun 11 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. Jun 11 Parent & Child Yoga 7:30 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness A flowing class for a parent and child of 6 years and up. Register online or call 3343479 for more information.

Tue. Jun 12 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Free, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months.

Tue. Jun 12 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.

Tue. Jun 12 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights.

Wed. Jun 13 -14, Wayfinders BYTE A 2 day Youth leadership training for ages 14-18, a certificate program they will be eligible to volunteer to help in upcoming summer camps. Register online.

Wed. Jun 13 Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 6675239 for more information.

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Wed. Jun 6 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. Jun 6 Summit on Aging in Yukon 8:00 AM Coast High Country Inn A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Anyone with an interest in this topic is invited to attend. RSVP by email aginginplace@gov.yk.ca or by call 393-6305.

Wed. Jun 6 Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon AGM 2:00 PM Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon Refreshments will be served. Come out and help shape your volunteering & non-profit support centre. RSVP to info@volunteeryukon.ca.

Wed. Jun 6 Talking Yukon Parks 6:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Help us shape the future of Yukon’s parks and campgrounds. This event is free and all are welcome!

Wed. Jun 6 Yukon Invasive Species Council AGM 6:30 PM Frank Slim Building All welcome, email for more information.

Thu. Jun 7 -8, CBA Aboriginal Law Conference Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Explore the varying approaches and perspectives to developing and implementing Indigenous government structures.

Thu. Jun 7 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. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Jun 7 Entrepreneurs Speaker Series 5:00 PM (co)space coworking space` Hear hard won start up successes and laugh out loud blunders.

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Thu. Jun 7 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. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Jun 7 Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle AGM 7:00 PM Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle 668-2840 Fri. Jun 8 Mental Health Association of Yukon’s AGM 6:30 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre All welcome. For more info e-mail edmhayukon@ gmail.com Sat. Jun 9 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. Jun 11 BYTE 2017-2018 AGM 5:30 PM BYTE A free BBQ and hear about what we’ve been up to over the last year! We’ll also be looking back at our 2014-2018 strategic plan and looking ahead to 2019 Tue. Jun 12 Riverdale Community Association AGM 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School For more information email riverdale.c.a@gmail.com Tue. Jun 12 The Yukon Prospectors Association 7:00 PM Yukon Chamber of Mines Prospectors and those interested in mineral exploration welcome!

Wed. Jun 13 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

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Campfire Recipes with Sydney Oland

Campfire chicken fajitas

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Sliced peppers and onions

INGREDIENTS 1 red onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced Drizzle of vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup salsa

5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Tortillas Sliced scallions, to garnish Hot sauce, to garnish Lime wedges, to garnish

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Have a large piece of foil on hand. Toss red onion and sliced peppers with vegetable oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in the center of the foil and top with 2 tablespoons of salsa. Unroll chicken thighs and place on top of the salsa, then season to taste with salt and pepper and top with remaining salsa.

Cover with a second piece of foil and tightly seal the edges.

2 and let the grill heat up for a few minutes.

Place the foil packet on the grill and cook until you can begin to hear the packet sizzle, then continue to 3 cook for about 25 minutes. Move packet to a cooler portion of the grill and let cook for another 10 minutes.

Build a fire and let it burn down until you have a few flames and a solid bed of coals. Place grill over coals

Carefully remove the package from the grill and leave sealed, then carefully toast the tortillas on the grill until some spots begin to brown. Open the package and toss the chicken thighs into the peppers and onions.

They should fall apart into small pieces without too much trouble. Serve on tortillas topped with scallions, hot sauce and a squeeze of lime.

Top the chicken with salsa

Fajita assembly line

Cook that foil packet!

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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RV Hotspots

in the North

Part one of six

A Kenai kickoff to a new series

by Doug Sack It required a great deal of thought about a large number of camping and work trips between 1971 and 2018 to trim this wild turkey down to the following menu: ALASKA West coast of Kenai Peninsula and Dyea tidal flats N.W.T. The Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk via Dempster Highway NORTHERN B.C. Atlin YUKON Kluane Park: Slim’s River, Sheep Mountain and the Donjek Top of the World: an oasis of scenery, serenity and solitude Southern Lakes: including Yukon’s newest campground (Conrad) on the Windy Arm of Tagish Lake

“It was fascinating to feel like a beach boy so far north.”

Overview & Intro

There are so many good places in Alaska to go RV camping; it’s a bit of a fool’s errand to select just one to kick off our new six-part summer series on RV Hotspots in Alaska, Yukon, northern B.C. and N.W.T. That is the challenge at hand—a dirty job if there ever was one, but somebody gets to do it.

Your humble RV reviewer considers himself both a local and a tourist who has been to every part of all four destinations under study, which can be reached by road, with or without the grandchildren—a lifelong goal to see it all and write about most of it. In fact, there are only two spots left on the Yukon bucket list: one that

requires an airplane (Mount Logan); and the other, a boat (BenMy-Chree). Therefore, we usually know what we’re writing about from personal experience, which is part of the reason why it is so difficult to shrink all this beauteous northern landscape into six tiny selections for the purpose of this survey.

Of course, the whole project is subjective and argumentative because it doesn’t include the most spectacular sight in Alaska (Denali), the most beautiful road (Tok to Anchorage) or anything at all about the southeast, which, of course, requires a trip by ferry to get there; or the northwest to the Bering Sea, which has no roads at all. The ultimate irony of touring Alaska is that most of it is still inaccessible, at least by road. Although it has nothing to do with RV

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Doug Sack found it difficult to choose from all the great spots around our northern landscape camping as an old man, I can also report that as a young one I visited the remote and volcanic Aleutian Islands ... but it was on a tour of a different sort, a fuel stop at Dutch Harbour en route to Vietnam in June, 1966, a Ring of Fire pitstop on the journey to hell and back.

While northern B.C. (Atlin) and N.W.T. (Arctic Ocean) were nobrainers, the Yukon was another head scratcher because it ignores Dawson City, certainly the top RV destination in all of the North; and her little sister, Keno City, which has the best pizza in the world now that Tony’s is closed in Whitehorse.

This is not destination science but just one travel writer’s opinion based on places he would like to show to his grandchildren and share with them in words or deeds.

PHOTO: Brian (bdearth) via Flickr

The West Coast of Kenai

The Homer Spit has a nice beach that Doug Sack highly recommends

The Kenai Peninsula bills itself as “Alaska’s Playground,” which it certainly is judging by the crowds that descend upon it between May and September … but most of them are attracted by the water on three sides. Seward is the action spot of the peninsula (and the biggest attraction), but Homer, on the west side, is the farthest south you can drive and became my favourite place to RV camp in Alaska because of this surprise: it felt like California.

The tidal beaches between Kenai and Homer are so similar to Oregon and northern California, the only thing missing was massive redwood trees. If someone blindfolded you in a helicopter and dropped you there, you would never believe you were in Alaska

(unless an oil tanker happened to slide by on the way from Valdez to Puget Sound).

It was fascinating to feel like a beach boy, so far north, and I stayed as long as I could. The road is up on a high bluff, with the occasional lighthouse, so you have to drop down small access roads to reach the beaches. One even required four-wheel drive to get back up, but all of them had nice campgrounds and no crowds … although this was in April, before the season began. I heard stories that the whole peninsula gets weird with RV traffic in mid-summer, but didn’t see it with my own eyes.

Homer calls itself the “Halibut Capital of the World” and has a long manmade spit reaching over a mile out into Cook Inlet to a place called “Land’s End.” If I had to live in Alaska, I’d be tempted to eat my halibut out on Homer’s spit, and spend my summers at the beaches named Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Ninilchik and Anchor Point. In fact, had I visited Homer in 1971, instead of Dawson City, I may never have become a Canadian Yukoner at all.

My second choice in Alaska would be the free public campground on the tidal flats of Dyea, which is owned and operated by the city of Skagway. There is something spiritual about camping on the exact spot where the Klondike Gold Rush began. There are even some of the original pier pilings still standing where the ships of the stampeders docked at high tide.

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Grandpa’s favourite RV hotspots in the north ... cont’d

A panorama of the Homer Spit

PHOTO: Derek Ramsey via Wikimedia Commons

The Kenai Peninsula is home to beautiful mountains and lakes t

The Dyea Flats have remnants of pilings from the old docks built during the Klondike Gold Rush PHOTO: Rear Admiral Harley D. Nygren, U.S. Government

ing season with a late-April or early-May weekend at Dyea to rendezvous with the past. There’s not a lot left to see at Dyea, but you can still feel the souls of those who perished on the Chilkoot and found nothing but lonely northern graves in their greedy quest for gold.

Speaking of which: Next time, in RV Hotspots #2, we’ll visit Atlin, in northern B.C., and explain how the Canadian North’s secondmost-famous tourist destination (during the First World War and

the Roaring 20s) almost became a forgotten ghost town by 1950. It’s a tale worthy of the Great Gatsby era that spawned it.

Doug Sack, 71, is the former editor of Sourdough Chronicle, the quadannual newsletter of the Yukon Council on Aging, YCOAYukon.com. Before that, he was young.

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Sat. Jun 9 Constitution Committee Consultation 10:00 AM Jacquot Hall Lunch will be provided.

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 Wed. Jun 6 School Council 7:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jun 7 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jun 7 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. Jun 7 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jun 7 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri. Jun 8 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. Jun 9 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Jun 10 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Jun 11 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Jun 11 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jun 12 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jun 12 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. Jun 12 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Jun 12 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jun 12 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Jun 12 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

DAWSON CITY

Sat. Jun 9 The Commissioner’s Tea and Klondike Ball Commissioner’s Residence The tea takes place at the Commissioner’s Residence during the day, and a ball takes place at the Palace Grand at night with dancing, food, and drinks. Call or email for more information. 993-5575 kva@dawson.net Until Thu. Jun 21 Art Exhibit - Skin by Tamika Knutson KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Influenced by traditional First Nations craft and exploration of traditional materials and craft techniques at home in Dawson City.

Wed. Jun 6 Hand Building with Clay 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Learn the basics of hand building with clay, including pinching, coiling and building with slabs. Call 993-5005 or stop by the office to register.

Wed. Jun 6 Latin Rhythm - Beginner 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Latin music and move your body with salsa, bachata and merengue! Call 993-5005 or stop by the office to register Wed. Jun 6 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Wed. Jun 6 Latin Rhythm - Intermediate 8:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Latin music and move your body with salsa, bachata and merengue! Call 993-5005 or stop by the office to register Thu. Jun 7 Handgames Club 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. Jun 7 Art Night 7:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. Jun 7 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 PM Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. Jun 8 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Jun 8 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre

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Fri. Jun 8 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Jun 8 Art with Ange 3:30 PM Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson. com Fri. Jun 8 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri. Jun 8 Harmonica George 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. Jun 9 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. Jun 9 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Jun 9 Cocktail Night 5:00 PM Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/desert drinks, to a featured special.

Sat. Jun 9 KIAC and DCMF Present: Cover Me Badd! 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Tix at the door - All-ages! To sign up a band, email admin@kiac.ca or call 993-5005.

Sun. Jun 10 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Jun 10 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon. Jun 11 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Jun 11 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Jun 12 Cooking Club 6:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Tue. Jun 12 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue. Jun 12 Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Dawson City Town Hall The meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions. 867993-7400 Wed. Jun 13 Latin Rhythm - Beginner 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Latin music and move your body with salsa, bachata and merengue! Call 993-5005 or stop by the office to register Wed. Jun 13 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Wed. Jun 13 Latin Rhythm - Intermediate 8:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Latin music and move your body with salsa, bachata and merengue! Call 993-5005 or stop by the office to register

FARO

Wed. Jun 6 Faro Mine Remediation Project Consultation: Phase 2 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Community meetings to review how public interests and concerns from the summer 2017 consultations, Wed. Jun 6 Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed. Jun 6 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu. Jun 7 Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Fri. Jun 8 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun. Jun 10 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun. Jun 10 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Jun 12 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. Jun 12 Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Wed. Jun 13 Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed. Jun 13 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed. Jun 6 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. Jun 6 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 PM Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. Jun 6 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu. Jun 7 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu. Jun 7 Household Hazardous Waste Day 12:00 PM Haines Junction Thu. Jun 7 Seniors Tai Chi 1:30 PM Haines Junction Thu. Jun 7 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Jun 7 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Jun 7 Circuit Training 5:00 PM Haines Junction Call Steve at 296-6097 for more information.

Thu. Jun 7 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. Jun 7 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu. Jun 7 Open Mic 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre Fri. Jun 8 -10, Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival St Elias Convention Centre Email for more information. Tickets available at Deans Strings and Little Green Apple festival@ yukonbluegrass.com Fri. Jun 8 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Fri. Jun 8 Friday Night Salmon Bake - Ukes of Hazard 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information.

Mon. Jun 11 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Jun 12 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. Jun 12 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Jun 12 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed. Jun 13 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. Jun 13 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed. Jun 13 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

MARSH LAKE

Wed. Jun 6 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jun 6 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jun 6 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. Jun 7 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Jun 8 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Jun 8 Friday Night Dinner in the Jackalope. Three course menu, $17 - $30, Licensed. 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Jun 9 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Jun 9 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. Jun 12 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Jun 12 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Jun 12 Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre followed by hot apple cider and refreshments. 6604999 Wed. Jun 13 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jun 13 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed. Jun 6 Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School Thu. Jun 7 Circuit Training 5:30 PM J.V. Clark School Thu. Jun 7 Floor Hockey 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School Fri. Jun 8 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Jun 10 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Jun 11 Yoga 5:00 PM Mayo Curling Arena Tue. Jun 12 Tabata 5:30 PM J.V. Clark School Tue. Jun 12 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. Jun 12 Floor Hockey 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School Wed. Jun 13 -14, Lateral Kindness Workshop NA-CHO NYAK DUN FIRST NATION To register call 996-2265 Wed. Jun 13 Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Tue. Jun 12 Winona Wilde 7:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre A fierce, funny, feminist who has built quite a body of work and achievements for her original songs in only 5 short years. Tickets at the door or reserve by calling 667-7083

OLD CROW

Thu. Jun 7 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun. Jun 10 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Jun 12 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

ROSS RIVER

Wed. Jun 6 Faro Mine Remediation Project Consultation: Phase 2 5:00 PM Ross River HOPE Centre Community meetings to review how public interests and concerns from the summer 2017 consultations,

TAGISH

Wednesdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Jun 6 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed. Jun 6 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu. Jun 7 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Thu. Jun 7 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. Jun 9 OsteoFit 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Sat. Jun 9 Youth Music School 11:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@ tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat. Jun 9 Pickleball 11:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sat. Jun 9 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Tue. Jun 12 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wed. Jun 13 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

TESLIN

Thu. Jun 7 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. Jun 8 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. Jun 8 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.

Mon. Jun 11 Tlingit Language Course Beginners Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre To register or for more information email info@ ynic.ca or call 668-8820 Tue. Jun 12 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. Jun 12 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Jun 12 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. Jun 6 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Thu. Jun 7 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu. Jun 7 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Thu. Jun 7 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri. Jun 8 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Sun. Jun 10 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. Jun 11 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon. Jun 11 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Tue. Jun 12 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Tue. Jun 12 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. Jun 13 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

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 and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Until Sat. Jul 14 From Forest to Finish: A Story of Wood in the Chilkat Valley Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre The exhibit celebrates our forests, the role the trees play in our valley, and the people who are supported by our vast and beautiful timber resource.

Wed. Jun 6 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. Jun 6 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Jun 7 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Jun 7 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Jun 7 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Jun 8 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri. Jun 8 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM

Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Jun 8 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri. Jun 8 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Jun 8 Fort Crawl & Poker Run 5:00 PM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. Jun 8 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat. Jun 9 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 AM Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Sat. Jun 9 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Jun 10 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Jun 10 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Jun 11 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon. Jun 11 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. Jun 11 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. Jun 11 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Jun 11 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Jun 12 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Jun 12 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue. Jun 12 Tortoise and Hare Running Series 6:00 PM Haines Borough Alaska Unique runs that participants start at staggered intervals, with points given each week for improved time. Meet out front HBC every month until October.

Tue. Jun 12 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Jun 12 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jun 13 -16, AKtive Basketball Camp Haines Community Centre Will focus on fundamentals, attention to detail, mindset, and an array of drills that campers can take away and work on with others or on their own. Call for more information. 907-314-0481 Wed. Jun 13 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. Jun 13 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, 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.

Mondays & Wednesdays SpinFlex w/ Katherine 6:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jun 6 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 Wed. Jun 6 Karaoke Jam 9:00 PM Bonanza Bar & Grill Thu. Jun 7 Mat Pilates 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intearmediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu. Jun 7 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. Jun 7 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Jun 8 SpinYOGA 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Jun 8 Dance Night Fridays 9:00 PM Red Onion Saloon Fri. Jun 8 Friday Night Dance Night 10:00 PM Bonanza Bar & Grill Sat. Jun 9 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. Jun 9 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Jun 9 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Jun 9 Dogtooth & Nail 9:00 PM Red Onion Saloon Sun. Jun 10 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Jun 11 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Jun 11 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Mon. Jun 11 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Jun 11 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Jun 12 Mat Pilates 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue. Jun 12 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue. Jun 12 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue. Jun 12 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. Jun 13 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 Wed. Jun 13 Karaoke Jam 9:00 PM Bonanza Bar & Grill

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Saturday, June 9

FRIDAY JUNE 8TH 5 pm - 8 pm Pre-registration at Shipyards Park

Live Music with Ryan McNally SATURDAY JUNE 9TH •9 am Registration starts •9:30 am Breakfast by Antoinette’s •11 am Parade starts

•Prize Ride around the Tagish Loop •5 pm Dinner, recognition & prizes

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To register for any ofons these courses Exhibi� visit Arts Underground or call 867>> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: 667-4080.

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Saturday June 16, 10am – 4pm Open Studio Sessions

The 2018 Arts in the Park season is happening

>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: DRAWING ANIMALS IN THE YUKON ARCHIVES Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault With Sheelah Tolten Exhibi� on closes January 26, 2013

Ages 11 to 18 When: Tuesdays Free snackto Saturdays and meal 3 PM to 9 PM

At theOpen Wildlife Preserve >> Ceramic Studio Sessions << $95 +gst, entry fee Sundays from 2:30 toand 6pm supplies $5 perincluded hour

May 22nd to August 3rd!

Rideshare >> Acrylic Pain�ngavailable Open Studio << withAges Neil 12+ Graham every first and third Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm PLEIN AIR ACRYLICS $10 per 2 hour session With Lillian Loponen

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June 16th, ToSaturday register call: 867-667-4080 Email: recep� on@artsunderground.ca 9am – 4:30pm At Shipyards Park $135 +gst, supplies included Ages 14+

SOLAR FAST DYEING With Rebekah Senko Saturday June 23rd, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

$90+gst, all supplies included Ages 14+

PLEIN AIR ACRYLICS With Lillian Loponen Saturday June 24th, 9am – 4:30pm

At Shipyards Park $135 +gst, supplies included Ages 14+

VISUAL ARTS KIDS’ CAMP With Meg Henderson June 25 – 29, 9am-4pm

$325 +gst, all supplies included Ages 6-12

HAPA ZOME

With Vanessa Ægirsdóttir Wednesday June 27, 7pm-9pm $95 +gst, supplies included Ages 10+

ECO WEAVING

With Vanessa Ægirsdóttir Saturday June 30, 2pm-4pm $70+gst, supplies included Ages 10+

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

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

Where: When:

306A Alexander Street Wednesdays Saturdays Look for the bigtogreen door!

3 PM to 9 PM

Enjoy a free show and visual art demonstration

2018 Summer Camps 8 weeks of camps, June 11 to August 17 Ages 6 - 11

Where: 306A Alexander Street Registration: Look for the Contact Khoi Truong, ad@bgcyukon.com big green or 867-393-2824door! ext. 202

Monday to Friday, noon to 1pm.

Youth-oriented Wednesday evening shows that happen from 7 to 8pm

Contact:

SCHEDULE:

Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon

VISUAL ARTIST

Ph. (867) 393-2824

Jun 4-8

Emma Barr

May 17th – June 21st Tamika Knutson (Dawson City, YT) Skin

EVENTS

Tuesday, June 12th Steve Gunn with Everytt Willow In the KIAC Ballroom Saturday, June 16th Winona Wilde with Joey O’neill In the KIAC Ballroom

Dawson City Film Festival Thursday, June 14th Dawson on Screen

An encore screening of films by Dawson City filmmakers from the 2018 DCISFF

In the KIAC Ballroom

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

MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + SEWING JUNE 6 …………..

MENTORS NIGHT: LASER CUTTING + CUTTING MACHINES + SEWING JUNE 7 ………….

MAKERS BUILD NIGHT JUNE 8 ………….

MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + LASER CUTTING +_ PROGRAMMING JUNE 10 …………….

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE ORIENTATION NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS 5-6PM WOODSHOP ORIENTATION JUNE 11 …………….

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS MAKE IT WILD! DESIGN & CONSTRUCT YOUR OWN BEE HOUSE LASER CUTTING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS JUNE 12 ……………..

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

HOURS Monday Closed, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-9pm VISIT US ANYTIME DURING OUR OPENING HOURS!

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

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Tuesday June 5

Drea Naysayer

Wednesday June 6

The Big Band 7pm – Paris Pick & The Pricks

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).

Thursday June 7th

The Bombadils

Friday June 8th

Kim Beggs Trio

Monday June 11

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Tuesday June 12

Baroque Strings Collective

Wednesday June 13

Vanier Jazz Combo

TED TALK HUDDLE JUNE 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

YUKON TECH COLLECTIVE MEETUP JUNE 12, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

BEER O’CLOCK

JUNE 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM cospacenorth.com/events

Yukon Literacy Coalition Join the Family Literacy Centre for our

Summer Kick Off Party at the Pioneer Hotel in Shipyards Park.

When:

Thursday June 7th, 2018 from 3:00-6:00PM. This is a free event for the whole family. We will have cake and refreshments, live entertainment, free books, a bouncy castle (weather permitted) and fun family literacy activities.

For more information: see our Facebook page at Yukon Family Literacy Centre.

Contact:

Web: bgcyukon.com | Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon | Ph. (867) 393-2824

Call For Reader Submissions

There are lies, darn lies and fishing stories.

We’d love to share your big ones, but only if they didn’t get away!

And woah there Ahab!

Before you go off chasing down your white whale, we remind everyone to fish safely and responsibly. You can find Yukon fishing rules and regulations online at Environment Yukon.

Send us the proof of your fishing prowess and your tale of the catch to EDITOR@WHATSUPYUKON.COM

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Yukonʻs Best Friend: DOG CULTURE Avalanche, a Siberian Husky, joins Murray Martin on many kayak journeys.

The biggest problem is trying to keep Avalanche off the platform while installing the side pontoon.

Submitted by:

Murray Martin

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Danny Mac’s wonderful World The world will be watching as the FIFA World Cup takes place in Russia June 14 - July 15

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at the World Cup, can spark a passionate flame for a lifetime in a country. Or, on the other side of the coin, live in infamy forever.

Generations of Canadians have been starved for our moment to fan our flame. It sparked briefly on a small pitch in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in September 1985 when Canada qualified for its first and only World Cup. Since then, each World Cup qualifying campaign has ended in disappointment. Canada’s new Men’s National Team coach, John Herdman, is tasked with changing this narrative, and his success with the Women’s National Team shows that it is achievable. Here’s to hoping for successful Canada qualification for 2022 in Qatar!

But fear not, you can still enjoy the World Cup without a Canadian team to cheer for. Even if you can’t track your history back to one of these countries, there’s always room on a bandwagon for fans to join. However, if you haven’t been paying attention, you may be confused with the current crop of teams.

Traditional powerhouses and big names have fallen by the wayside this year as Italy, the Netherlands, U.S.A. and Chile all failed to qualify.

If you are searching for the right bandwagon fit, here at What’s Up Yukon we’ve prepared a friendly preview and guide to help you pick your World Cup team.

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by Danny Macdonald ith all due respect to the Olympics, there is no competition on Earth that captures the passion of spectators like the FIFA World Cup. Soccer holds a grip on the hearts and minds of countries in ways that viewers in North America can never imagine. Countries stop and can fall into a deep depression simply based on the results of a World Cup game. And failure can have real-world consequences.

In 1994, five days after returning from the World Cup, Colombian defender Andrés Escobar was shot and killed after having scored an own goal that contributed to the country’s elimination from the competition. Last World Cup, in 2014, Germany ripped the collective hearts from the chests of host nation Brazil with a humiliating 7-1 semifinal loss.

While the dire predictions of political consequences in the October elections for Brazil President Dilma Rousseff ultimately proved unfounded, there were consequences on the ground.

Riots broke out in the economic hub, São Paulo, and thousands of people in Belo Horizonte, where the match was hosted, launched protests in the streets that included burning Brazilian flags and throwing rocks at police.

Even here, in our multicultural country, we have small windows into that passion as parts of our country stop to catch the match of their home country.

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GROUP A

A weaker group of the eight, Group A should be topped by Uruguay, with Russian slotting in as second place. Egypt could surprise either of the two favourites, while Saudi Arabia will be a favourite to finish last in the group.

RUSSIA - Sbornaya (World Rank: 66) As host nation, Russia has benefitted from automatic qualification and placement as the 1A seed.

Often an also-ran, either as Russia or the Soviet Union, they have never been a favourite in their 11 total World Cups, unlike they are in other sports. They have a solid chance to qualify from the group, and if you like cheering for the home team, these are your guys.

Player to watch: Alan Dzagoev of CSKA Moscow is a key influence in the Russian tactical structure in international play.

SAUDI ARABIA - Green Falcons (World Rank: 70) Saudi Arabia qualified out of Asia in second place behind Japan and has moved on from the group stage only once. The team has a passionate loyal following, and if you appreciate progress on equality and women’s rights rewarded, Saudi Arabia might be your team. This January marked the first time that female soccer fans in Saudi Arabia attended a match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Al Jawhara Stadium); the first time ever that Saudi women have been able to attend a national sporting event.

Player to watch: Nawaf Al-Abed of Al-Hilal lead the team in scoring during qualification.

EGYPT - The Pharaohs (World Rank: 46) The Pharaohs haven’t appeared in a World Cup since 1990, in Italy, and have never won a match.

But if you have to pick between Egypt or the Saudis to surprise and qualify from this group, put your money on the African qualifier. If you’re looking for an up-and-coming underdog who might be fun to watch, Egypt might be your side.

Player to watch: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who has established himself as a contender for FIFA Player of the Year, won the English Premier League scoring title, collected the player of the year awards in the league and paced Liverpool with 43 goals in 50 games across all competitions.

URUGUAY - Los Charrúas (World Rank: 17) Two-time world champions haven’t had that kind of success recently, but their dual strike force of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez is the envy of every nation in the competition. Uruguay finished second to Brazil in the competitive South American qualifying. If you are looking for an exciting, creative football group who isn’t a favourite and has long awaited a return to glory, Uruguay, whose World Cup wins came in 1930 and 1950, might be your team.

Player to watch: With all due respect to Cavani, Luis Suarez of Barcelona remains Uruguay’s signature player. Whether he is using a handball to stop a goal (2010 vs. Ghana), biting an opponent (2014 vs. Italy), biting an opponent (2010 vs. PSV Eindhoven) or biting an opponent (2013 vs. Chelsea), the pacey goal poacher is one of soccer’s most entertaining (and divisive) figures. cont’d on page 27...

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Raven, like those birds who make that terrible noise all the time and are always trying to steal my food.

I am not really fond of them. But, because I am a respectful lady I let all those animals be what they are and treat them with high regards. As long as they don’t come too close to me.

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So, yes. My name is Raven. I am black and did I mention that I am a lama? Well now I did. In Tibetan lama means chief or high priest. Ever heard of the Dalai Lama? Now you have an impression on what level I am thinking, feeling, acting. I am tall (about 5 feet 9 inches), proud, powerful and… well there is no other word to say, other than beautiful.

undisturbed and I am having a good laugh. At some point the girls finally figure out that it would be more productive to actually eat than push each other around. As I said, they are missing a few links in the chain.

Well, I’ll tell you a story about a beautiful July afternoon. I was standing in the sun, good looking as always, and I was watching Chocolate and Quita fighting over some hay. So funny. But then I smelled something.

I knew that smell, but could not immediately figure out what it was. It

buddies. The bear tried to push in the fence. It was time to act.

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I have to laugh every day about them when we are getting our kibbles.

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In the meantime I am looking at them, I eat my share slowly and

was a stinky smell. Danger. I patrolled our pen. At that point, the girls were still fighting. OMG. I looked into the woods and I saw a shadow. Big, dark, moving. Now I recalled that smell.

Bear. I ran over to the girls and made them aware of the danger.

When Quita saw the shadow, she almost passed out. Chocolate ran behind the trees (I told you) and thought she would be safe there.

Alpacas! For me this meant to stand up for us all and fight.

The bear was now in daylight. I saw him: huge, his head bouncing from one side to the other, approaching the fence. I went towards him, he came towards me and we met at the fence.

Eye to eye we stood there.

Yes, he got the message. Don’t mess with a Lama. Chocolate and Quita came to me and danced the celebratory dance. Neck high up in the air and singing. At least they thought it was singing. It actually sounded more like a squirrel with puberty vocal change.

After a few minutes I could not hear and watch this drama anymore and I said, “Ladies, that’s it. I need some quiet time.”

At that point the bowls got filled with kibbles and the alpacas started spitting at each other again. As for myself, I chuckled and took a welldeserved nap.

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Danny Mac’s wonderful World Cup primer ... continued from page 25 GROUP B

Group B should be a battle of the Iberian Peninsula as Portugal and Spain cruise to the top-two spots. Either Morocco and IR Iran moving on would shock the football world.

PORTUGAL - Selecção das Quinas (World Rank: 4)

Lionel Messi will be expected to lead Argentina to victory in Russia

Two words. Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s identity is inextricably linked with arguably the best player in the world. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner (Europe’s best player), four-time European Golden Boot (most goals) winner, all-time Portuguese goal-scoring leader, and captain and Silver Boot winner when the Selecção das Quinas won their first major tournament, Euro 2016. If you like flashy, stylish “pretty-boys” who are either loved or loathed, Portugal is your team, without a doubt.

Player to watch: Ronaldo is Portugal, but the Portuguese dread the post-Ronaldo era. Bernardo Silva of Manchester City will be asked to distribute from the midfield and establish himself as a legitimate leader for their next generation of players.

SPAIN - La Furia Roja (World Rank: 8) Underachievers for decades, Spain’s golden generation has removed that label with a World Cup win in 2010 and wins at Euro 2008 and 2012. A new wave of reinforcements is being asked to pick up the torch from retiring players. Spain has the potential to win it all; but, as always, question marks around chemistry, focus and drive have to be answered. If you appreciate freeflowing, beautiful football that can create goals out of nothing, with the danger of disappointment, Spain may be the team for you.

Player to watch: David de Gea, of Manchester United, is recognized as the best goalkeeper in the world. He’ll be asked to step forward and take charge of organizing the squad in front of him.

MOROCCO - Atlas Lions (World Rank: 42) On June 13, FIFA will vote to award the 2026 World Cup to either the joint Canada, U.S.A and Mexico bid, or the Morocco bid. If Morocco wins, boo them. Boo them constantly. If they lose the vote, politely cheer them along. Advancement out of this group would be a shock—and, as the competition for Canada to host a World Cup, you really shouldn’t be cheering for the Atlas Lions.

Player to watch: Hakim Ziyech of Ajax will be asked to be the playmaker in midfield.

IR IRAN - Team Melli (World Rank: 32) There is a large gulf in talent between Iran and the other three sides in the group. They have qualified six times, but never progressed past a group. They will be hard-pressed again this year.

If you want to cheer for an ultimate underdog, and not very long, Iran might be your team.

Player to watch: Sardar Azmoun of Rubin Kazan is already the fifth-highest goalscorer in Iran’s history at the age of 23. He is viewed as the future and will be the focal point of their attack.

When you were branded the “Iranian Messi” at one point, they think you’re important.

GROUP C

A competitive group, all four countries will hope to move on. France and Denmark have the pedigree and name-recognition, but all the teams have proven talent and will be well structured.

FRANCE - les Bleus (World Rank: 7) Les Bleus remain a world powerhouse who are blessed with marquee talent up and down the lineup. Coached by the fiery Didier Deschamps, who captained the national side to their 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 wins, the side will be pressured to play with an edge and maintain their focus amidst roster juggling that can result from too much choice. If you like a French-speaking side that has superstars all over the lineup and can challenge to win it all, France may be the team for you.

Player to watch: For France to hoist the FIFA World Cup Trophy, Paul Pogba of Manchester United will need to establish himself as one of the world’s best and seize games in the midfield, like Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira used to do for les Bleus.

AUSTRALIA - The Socceroos (World Rank: 40) The Socceroos are the weakest side in the group and one of the weaker ones in the tournament, but play hard and are structured—making them a challenge for better teams. They will rely on opportunistic set pieces and defend relentlessly as a team to compete. If you want a real underdog story and to cheer for the best nickname in the sport, then Australia might be your team.

Player to watch: Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa has replaced Tim Cahill as the goal-scoring threat for Australia, as shown when his hat trick against Honduras, in a playoff, secured Australia’s spot. He will need to capitalize on limited chances for any success.

PERU - la Blanquirroja (World Rank: 11) Peru returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1982 from the highly competitive CONMEBOL (South America) division. The tight-knit group generally performs better than the sum of its parts. If you like cheering for players close to home, Peru may be the team for you. They have many players from Major League Soccer, including Vancouver Whitecaps star, Yordy Reyna.

Player to watch: Renato Tapia of Feyenoord will need to provide a strong defensive presence to solidify Peru’s compact, team-first style of play.

DENMARK - Danish Dynamite (World Rank: 12) The Danish Dynamite, as they are known, have never made it past the quarter-finals, but are a skilled European side and a tough opponent for anyone. They play a conservative style, with five at the back, while relying on the counterattack. If you would like to see a deserving soccer nation that hasn’t progressed despite years of consistency, Denmark might be your team.

Player to watch: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspurs is undoubtedly Denmark’s talisman and best player. A box-to-box midfielder, he is tasked with adding goals when contributing to the national team, in addition to the playmaking duties he usually performs for his club. cont’d on page 29 ...

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Danny Mac’s wonderful World Cup primer ... continued from page 27 GROUP D

The group promises intrigue behind powerhouse Argentina, who are tipped to top the group. All three remaining countries will fancy themselves in the running for moving on and will deliver some of the most competitive matches in the opening round.

ARGENTINA - la Albiceleste (World Rank: 5) Heartbreak and underachievement have plagued Argentina since their heyday and the great Maradona’s “Hand of God.” Today, they feature the only challenger to Ronaldo for the title Best Footballer on the Planet in Lionel Messi. Due to weak defence, this year’s team escaped humiliating blushes via a Messi life raft. He lifted them to victory over Ecuador in their final qualifying match with a hat trick to secure their place in the tournament. If you fall on the Messi side of the “Ronaldo-Messi Divide,” you’ll likely be cheering for Argentina, regardless of our advice.

Player to watch: Messi of Barcelona has five Ballon d’Or awards, four European Golden Boots and is the all-time leading goalscorer for Argentina. The coach has said it’s his team, and Maradona long ago declared Messi his successor. In his last World Cup, it’s all on him.

ICELAND - Our Boys (World Rank: 22) The magnificent Viking thunderclap will ring out in Russia as Iceland appears at a World Cup for the first time. The footballing minnow rode the momentum of their astonishing Euro 2016 performance to topping their qualifying group ahead of Croatia. The team can’t match the star power of other nations, but have spirit and heart and have proven they can overcome the odds. If you want to do a Viking thunderclap (and let’s not kid ourselves, you totally want to), then Iceland is a team you should cheer for.

Player to watch: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton is key, as Iceland designs game strategy around his delivery on set pieces and playmaking in the midfield.

CROATIA - Fiery Boys (World Rank: 18) Croatia is often tapped as a dark horse due to their fine collection of talent and experience at international competitions. They may struggle in this competitive group, but will be a challenge for anyone if they survive. If you like cheering for an entertaining team and unpronounceable names, Croatia is a solid choice.

Player to watch: Luka Modric of Real Madrid is the creative and technical wizard who pulls the strings for the Croatian side.

NIGERIA - Super Eagles (World Rank: 47)

Quiz: Which nation is five-time U17 FIFA World Cup winners and three-time runners-up? Answer: Nigeria.

For some reason this youthful success has never translated to World Cup success during their four previous appearances. Nigeria is one of the wildcards of the World Cup. They beat Argentina 4-2 in a friendly, last November, and the youthful side is full of direct attacking athleticism. If you want to cheer for an African nation with a real chance to go far, pick Nigeria.

Player to watch: Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City was the leading tackler in the EPL before going down to injury, and his healthy return in time for the World Cup will protect the backline for Nigeria and help transition to the attack.

GROUP E

It’s Brazil, and everyone else plays for second. The record five-time champions are the class of this group and are favourites every year, for good reason.

BRAZIL - Seleção (World Rank: 2) Samba soccer. Drums and dancing in the crowds. Brazil makes soccer fun, and oxygen might be slightly more important to the country, but it’s close. Coming off the heartbreak on home soil in 2014, Brazil was the first team to qualify and will look to re-establish themselves as the best of the best. The lineup and bench are littered with world-class stars. If you’re a casual observer and you want to really feel the passion and love for the game, cheering for Brazil is oh-so-easy and fun.

Player to watch: Neymar of Paris St. Germain currently holds the title of World’s Most Expensive Player after his transfer from Barcelona last summer. His footballing genius has pushed him to the status of thirdbest player in the world, slightly behind Ronaldo and Messi. As the youngest of the three, it’s his opportunity to shine and seize the title of World’s Best Player.

SWITZERLAND - Red Crusaders (World Rank: 6) A World Cup staple, Switzerland is appearing in their tenth competition dating back to 1934. They have a very good—not great—side that has quality players who all deliver in their assigned roles. They will be disappointed to not qualify behind Brazil, but will have to be careful not to slip-up, as often unnecessary ties have cost them in previous tournaments. If you like cheering for a solid side that no one hates and everyone is happy to see do well, then Switzerland is your team.

Player to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri of Stoke City is a diminutive skill player who is quick, creative and dangerous on offence. He will need to create goals for the Swiss to secure full points. They have often struggled to win matches and settled for ties, hampering their chances to advance.

COSTA RICA - Los Ticos (World Rank: 25) Some might consider Costa Rica unlucky as they’ve been grouped with Brazil three of the five times they’ve qualified. They surprised in Brazil in 2014 by qualifying out of their group. They have a chance and will focus on edging out Serbia and Switzerland for second place. If you want a CONCACAF (our region) team to cheer for, you can do worse than Costa Rica.

Player to watch: Joel Campbell of Real Betis is a powerful, fast striker for his country and will need to score some timely goals for Costa Rica to get to second place in the group.

SERBIA - The Eagles (World Rank: 35) Serbia has a strong history at the World Cup under various country names, having made 12 appearances. They will be targeting second place using a strong defensive structure and relying on their world-class defenders. They lack a true proven goalscorer, so they will rely on the dominating physical presences of Alexander Kolarov, Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic to create offence from set pieces. Serbia may be your team if you like interesting coaching stories, as their coach has never ever coached a competitive international or professional game.

Player to watch: Nemanja Matic of Manchester United will be relied upon to hold the strong defensive structure together and create some opportunities on the counterattack.

Brazilians love Neymar and he’s expected to lead the nation to victory in 2018

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GROUP F

Germany is the favourite here. Mexico is a regular group qualifier but will battle Sweden for second. Korea will hope to catch the two middle soccer powers napping, for a chance.

GERMANY - The Team (World Rank: 1) Productive and ruthless. Germany is the yin to Brazil’s yang in international football. They went undefeated in qualifying while averaging 4.3 goals per match. Their buildup and play gives an impression of inevitability. Your author grew up idolizing the tireless and technical excellence of Lothar Matthaus, and cheers for Germany. They might be your side, too, if you appreciate efficient play with tactical and technical precision. They also are a great bandwagon team as they usually progress far into the tournament.

Player to watch: There was significant turnover from the 2014 World Cup winning side with retirements, including captain Philipp Lahm and all-time World Cup leading scorer Miroslav Klose, so returnee Mesut Ozil of Arsenal, who has been named the top German player for five of the past seven years, will need to provide consistent performances from the midfield.

MEXICO - El Tri (World Rank: 15) Mexico is the highest-ranked and strongest CONCACAF (our region) team at the World Cup. They play an entertaining attacking style but will need to overcome their curse. They have been eliminated in the round of 16 at every World Cup since 1994. Mexico may be your team if you know Simon Pulido or want to cheer for the top team from CONCACAF. Player to watch: With an aging attacking group, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano of PSV Eindhoven will be the new breakout star scorer for Mexico, with a hope to catch the attention of a big European club for transfer this summer.

SWEDEN - The Blue and Yellows (World Rank: 23) Sweden played the villains to two soccer-crazy nations, while earning their qualification the hard way in a tough qualifying group. They finished behind France, but broke Dutch hearts by edging them to second place on goal difference. The Swedes shocked the Italians when they sent Italy home in a two-leg playoff. Sweden is a structured defensive team that will struggle to score goals with the retirement of talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic. They might be your team if you like that they eliminated Italy and the Netherlands.

Player to watch: With limited attacking options, Emil Forsberg of RB Leipzig will be tasked to create chances and leading the attack from the midfield.

KOREA REPUBLIC - Taeguk Warriors (World Rank: 61) Although they qualified, they performed below expectations and their manager was replaced. They will defend in a compact group and hope to capitalize on the counterattack. They might be your team if you like the idea of cheering for an big underdog with a cool nickname.

Player to watch: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur will need to score goals from limited chances and support for Korea to have a chance to advance. cont’d on page 30 ...

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Danny Mac’s wonderful World Cup primer ... continued from page 29 GROUP G

Belgium and England will both hope to finish atop the group.

Tunisia had a strong qualifying campaign but they and Panama shouldn’t expect to move on.

BELGIUM - The Red Devils (World Rank: 3) Belgium is not a traditional soccer superpower, but the current roster is a golden generation of players capable of winning the championship. The roster is littered with star players and household names with experience in Europe’s top leagues and clubs. They should play an entertaining attacking style and prove capable of dominating games. They may be your team if you want to cheer for a dark horse with potential to win it all.

Player to watch: Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City has become one of the best midfielders in the world and will be tasked with providing opportunities to the rest of the side.

PANAMA - Los Canaleros (World Rank: 55) This is Panama’s first trip to the World Cup. The team is comprised mostly of Major League Soccer players and lacks the high-end talent of other teams. They are a very defensive-minded team who challenged the U.S.A and Honduras to break them down in qualifying. It will be a much more difficult task against the talented European nations. They might be your team if you want to cheer for the ultimate underdog.

Player to watch: Defender Román Torres of the Seattle Sounders is key at both ends. He leads the tough defending group and also tied for the goal-scoring lead in qualifying.

TUNISIA - The Eagles of Carthage (World Rank: 14) Tunisia was undefeated in qualifying, with a strong defensive presence, but an unfortunate turn of events leaves them hardpressed to perform in Russia. Youssef Msakni, who was the creative hub for Tunisia, will miss the tournament with a torn knee ligament.

His absence leaves a massive void. Tunisia might be your team if you want another underdog option.

Player to watch: Wahbi Khazri of Sunderland is the key man to create any offence for Tunisia with Msakni’s absence.

ENGLAND - The Three Lions (World Rank: 13) England. Oh, England. Perennial hopes of glory, but they always seem to come crashing down. A team that has expectations that usually far exceed reality, the sum never seems to match the quality of the parts. This squad has seen a transition to the next generation of players who hope to lead the football-mad nation to glory.

The team will be tactically sound and is expected to show more attacking resolve than in previous World Cups when they were criticized for being too conservative, particularly against weaker teams.

They might be your team if you are English, or you want to complain about how penalty kicks are a terrible way to decide games.

There’s a great joke that England only exits on penalties, so it was odd for them to leave Europe on Brexit.

Player to watch: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur has been named captain and is the leading scorer in English Football over the past three seasons. He will be asked to replace Wayne Rooney as England’s key striker.

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GROUP H

Group H is likely the most competitive group in this year’s tournament.

Poland, Colombia and Senegal all could finish on top, and Japan has pedigree to get results against any of the opponents. This promises to be the most interesting group to watch.

POLAND - The White-Reds (World Rank: 10) Poland lost just one game in qualifying for the World Cup while scoring an impressive 28 goals in 10 matches. They are an impressive attacking side with a great mix of offensive players, so they will need to ensure that they are solid defensively to move on. Poland might be your team if you like cheering for creative players with long, unpronounceable names.

Player to watch: Robert Lewanodowski of Bayern Munich is the team captain and one of the best center forwards in the world. He scored over half of the team’s goals in qualifying and will need to score some more to win games in the group.

SENEGAL - Lions of Teranga (World Rank: 28) Senegal has a history of surprises at the World Cup after beating the then-defending champions (France) in 2002. They went all the way to the quarter-finals that year. The current side is considered the strongest in Africa, by many, and possesses a number of strong attacking players, like LIverpool’s Sadio Mané, who will be a challenge for any team’s defence. They might be your team if you want to cheer for an African team to go far and prefer Senegal over Nigeria.

Player to watch: Senegal has several high-profile attacking players, but center-half (central defender( Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli is the key for the team as a dominating player, at the back, who quickly transitions the ball up to his midfield and forwards.

COLOMBIA - Los Cafeteros (World Rank: 16) Colombia had a strong tournament in 2014 and fielding a stronger side in 2018 with the return of captain Radamel Falcao who missed the last World Cup due to injury. Colombia is the most creative and talented side in the group, so they are slightly favoured. They’ll play an attractive attacking style with that entertaining South American flair. They will be a sentimental favourite for many this tournament as the team supported by Donny Richardson, a long-time and well loved member of the Yukon soccer community, who passed away last year.

Player to watch: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid was the breakout player of World Cup 2014, leading the tournament in scoring. He’s the talisman of the side and will be expected to lead the team again.

JAPAN - Samurai Blues (World Rank: 60) Japan’s replacement head coach only took charge in May, so the preparations haven’t been the smoothest. Oddly, this occurred although the Japanese qualified from a group with other Asian powerhouses in Saudi Arabia and Australia. During qualification they deployed a physical, defensive style while keeping many of their creative stars on the bench. This strategy was widely criticized back home, and it appears likely that the new coach has a mandate to play his stars. Japan might be your team if you want to cheer for an Asian team that has a chance to surprise and also has a fun nickname, the Samurai Blues.

Player to watch: The Japanese have succeeded with strong defence, and Maya Yoshida of Southampton will need to contain the famous attackers in the group—Lewandowski, Falcao and Mané—for the Japanese to win games.

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

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SS Princess Sophia Exhibit opens in Skagway

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kagway was the starting point for the fateful voyage of the SS Princess Sophia on October 23, 1918. After the arrival of the last train of Yukoners bound for southern ports, the Sophia left Skagway a few hours late. This delay was the start of a series of events as the ship found herself steaming in the dark of Lynn Canal in a horrible snow storm headed right for Vanderbilt Reef.

Around 2 a.m. on October 24, the ship struck the massive reef north of Juneau, where it then sat perched for almost 40 hours, with the hope that it would either float off at high tide, or the storm would abate enough to allow lifeboats to be lowered and sent to rescue boats waiting nearby.

Visitors gather around the exhibit panels and video monitors during the grand opening of the SS Princess Sophia Exhibit.

Tragically, the storm worsened and, between 5 and 6 p.m. on October 25, the ship was turned by the wind and driven across the reef. She broke apart and sank, with all 350 plus passengers and crew perishing in the oil-slicked, icy waters. Only a dog made it to shore alive.

To honor those victims and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia, committees in Skagway and Juneau, working with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, developed museum exhibits for their communities.

Despite being the single largest shipwreck in terms of loss of life off the western coastline of North America, the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia has been largely forgotten in our history.

The headlines at the time were dominated by the end of World War I, however the loss of so many Yukon and Alaska workers and friends devastated the region for years.

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grand opening for the Skagway exhibit was held at the Arctic Brotherhood Hall on May 7, and the exhibit then moved to its permanent home in the gallery area at the Skagway Museum.

Museum assistant Debb Hewlett reads one of the interactive video displays in the Skagway Museum.

Visitors to the museum can walk around a central pod with eight panels that tells the story about the ship, the people and cargo aboard, and chronicles her final, fateful voyage and aftermath. Near that exhibit are three interactive touchscreen video monitors. One tells this engaging story in video vignettes, another lets you take a tour of an animated vessel, and the final monitor displays a video book where you can turn pages and read about many of the victims.

The Skagway Museum is located at 7th and Spring Street in the stone McCabe building and is open daily in the summer.

Skagway’s SS Princess Sophia Committee also is planning a memorial plaque and storyboard to be dedicated in Centennial Park on the anniversary of the sinking in October. Watch for announcements in conjunction with Skagway’s Fall Festival.

- Jeff Brady, SS Princess Sophia Committee

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