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Grey Matters with Deborah McNevin

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here are so many negative phrases out there about aging, aren’t there? I often hear the sayings “Old age ain’t for sissies” (Bette Davis) and “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” (Joni Mitchell), or “Life’s a b--ch and then you die” (author unknown).

I don’t want those negative sayings to frame my thinking as a senior. The phrase I want to use as a mantra is “Age is an art.” It’s part of the saying, “Youth is a gift, age is an art,” printed on a button that I gave my grandmother many years ago.

There are many arts that I find I am practising these days. The art of living with loss is something that many have experienced and some have described so well.

There are many bloggers out there who write about aging. It’s not just the loss of family and friends (and pets), it’s also living with the

loss of intangibles, such as energy, sometimes health, work, mobility, maybe vision, community standing and even one’s home. Some people are inspiring in how they learn the art of living with loss, and I have some great friends who have demonstrated this inspiration as time goes on.

There are many other arts that aging can demand or enhance.

There is the art of patience with any shortcomings: with oneself, with others and with the health care system, for example. There is the art of time and often energy management: volunteer activities or paid employment, social time, family time, appointments, chores and routine tasks, medications, physical activity, spiritual exercise and so on. There is the art of financial management, including dealing with a relatively fixed income while living costs continue to rise and unexpected

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The art of developing or enhancing wisdom is a key art that is so massive I cannot begin to describe it here. Just Google “wisdom and aging” to find gems like one in the New York Times, where one writer followed the lives of six 85-year-olds, for a year, and found that “old age is a mixture of happiness and sadness, with less time wasted on anger and worry.”

Or you might find an article from Psychology Today, interviewing a woman born the same year as the Russian Revolution. The article highlighted her advice on throwing a party and the one thing you should say to your partner every day.

I love thinking of aging as an art, as it can help in some rather trying circumstances. For example, I recently entered a large cont’d on page 3 ...

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Youth is a gift; age is an art ... cont’d

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makeup/beauty store down south.

It was full of brands and what looked like intriguing things for experimentation. But I was ignored as I wandered through the aisles looking for assistance from several idle sales attendants.

Now, it could be that the attendants took one look at me and decided that no amount of makeup or lotions could help. I had a lot of fun—and time—to indulge in this art of being “invisible.”

On the flip side, there is the art of visibility (connection is a better word). Through the privilege of time, I can become more visible to my family and friends. I can use my skills and donate time to help keep our community a great place to live, and perhaps make it a little bit better.

The art of living for today is one that I am not good at. I have a hard time just sitting and thinking, or relaxing, while reading a trashy book or enduring the constraints from some medical conditions. An old friend of mine used to say, “We are human beings, not human doings”—and I am working on just being.

Finally, there is an art to appreciating the joy of life in the Yukon. The return of sunshine and long days—maybe even some heat, but not too much; the beauty of our scenery; the warmth of our community. The list is wonderfully long. Maybe Robert Browning put it best: “Grow old along with me!

The best is yet to be.”

What’s Inside Grey Matters .........................2 Didee/Didoo ..........................3 24-Hour Music Video Challenge ..4 Step Outside ..........................5 Geek Nation ...........................6 Aussie Girl Mountain Biking Pt. 4 .........................9 Seasonal Recipes .................. 12 Grandpa’s RV Hotspots Pt. 5 .... 14 Living With Wildlife ............... 16 Finding Great Finds ............... 21 Dog Culture ......................... 23 Eye on the Outdoors .............. 24 Yukon See It Here ................. 26

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The End is Nigh They said the end is nigh.

So let’s say goodbye.

They said the end is nigh.

But we don’t know why.

They said the end is nigh.

Maybe we should cry.

They said the end is nigh.

Are they telling a lie?

They said the end is nigh.

Are we going to die?

They said the end is nigh.

Deborah McNevin is a relatively long-time Yukoner and a relatively new senior, part of the writers’ collective for this column.

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I’m one scared guy.

They said they end is nigh.

My eyes won’t be dry.

They said the end is nigh.

Do they see a sign in the sky?

They said the end is nigh.

I’ll wear a suit and tie.

They said the end is nigh.

An’ that includes you and I. If the end is not nigh We can tell each other “Hi.”

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48 hours of music and film

Yukon Film Society, Music Yukon and KIAC partner to take on the 48-Hour Music Video Challenge from August 26 to 27

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rom Friday, August 24 until Sunday, August 26, musicians and filmmakers are invited and encouraged to take part in the creation of a music video that will be completed in only two days. Music Yukon, Yukon Film Society and Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) will be teaming up to tackle the 48-Hour Music Video Challenge with help from those who lend their skills to the project.

“The 48-Hour Music Video Challenge is a challenge designed to allow filmmakers and musicians to work in a collaborative environment on a project that covers both disciplines and also forces them to work within the confines of a short deadline,” said Music Yukon director Andrea Stratis.

“This will hopefully spark interest in both musicians and filmmakers to consider this medium in a different light and hopefully breed new creative partnerships.”

For the project, participating musicians and filmmakers are asked to bring their own instruments and cameras, and everyone should bring some creative ingenuity. The ultimate goal of the finished product is to be captivating and engage viewers and listeners through means both narrative and experimental.

Participants are allowed to pair themselves up in musician/filmmaker pairs or can be paired up by the organizers in charge. Those who want to participate and need to be connected with someone

can contact the event organizers and be put into a pair. People are also allowed to work by themselves if they prefer.

“We hope that by providing this opportunity, it creates a bridge between the film and music industries to inspire collaboration and engagement,” said Stratis. “We also hope this creates strong material for an increasingly demanding content-driven online environment.”

The Yukon has very prominent communities in both music and film, and strengthening connections between the two communities could mean a more vibrant, well-rounded arts community, as a whole, something any artist in the Yukon would be glad to see progressing.

In order to participate, the first step is signing up online, which can be done on both the Music Yukon and Yukon Film Society websites. The registration fee is preferred in cash and can be dropped off at Music Yukon. If there is an odd musician-to-filmmaker ratio, or vice versa, the registration fee will be refunded

to those who are not able to participate in the project.

Once the videos by the participants are complete, they must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and a link sent to the organizers by the end of Sunday, August 26. The completed videos will be shown at screenings in Whitehorse and Dawson City. The dates and locations of the screenings have yet to be announced, but the videos will also be shown on NorthwesTel Community TV. Prizes and additional guidelines will also be announced soon.

This is the first time the Yukon will be taking on the 48-Hour Music Video Challenge, so artists and creators shouldn’t miss the first opportunity to be part of such a project. Participants from anywhere in the Yukon and even from outside the territory are welcome to take part in the challenge.

The Yukon’s inaugural 48-Hour Music Video Challenge will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 24.

Check online at musicyukon.com and yukonfilmsociety.com for updates on locations, prizes and screening events. Questions can be sent to Takashi at tech@yukonfilmsociety.com.

Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorseand Toronto-based journalism student, musician and lover of heavy metal and cats.

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Geek Nation with Danny Macdonald

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On August 25, all ages will be given the opportunity to get their geek on as the Yukon Comic Culture Society hosts its Get Your Geek On! craft fair at the Gold Rush Inn This year, the Yukon Comic Culture Society will be scaling back Yukomicon, and in lieu of hosting a full-blown Con, they will hold the Get Your Geek On! craft fair on August 25 at the Gold Rush Inn Town Hall. The scope and cost of putting together a full-scale YukomiCon is challenging, so the society will likely aim to have one every second year, offset by the smaller-scale events.

“Next year, we’re hoping to do a full Con, but it’s a big commitment of time, money and people,” said Yukon Comic Culture Society treasurer Paul Scholz. “We’re trying to be more community focused and put things on for everybody.”

This year’s Get Your Geek On! event will feature 13 art vendors (as of this writing), two of whom hail from Watson Lake, according to president Carrie Jackson. They feature artists who do fantasy paintings, cards and illustrations, as well as crafters who make purses, dice bags, jewellery and some stuffies.

“The vendors are the ones we usually have at YukomiCon,” Jack-

son explained. “They don’t usually sell elsewhere, so we wanted to give them a venue to sell their art.”

But a vendor craft fair for geeks is not the only feature being organized by the group. The event will include a craft workshop for children in the Gold Rush Inn General Store and a Get Your Geek On! trivia competition in the evening from 7 to 10 p.m., which will also have a silent auction of geeky items donated by local businesses.

The children’s craft workshop will be led by Jamie Strachan, the society’s YukomiKids workshop coordinator. Kids will be able to take part in a free crafting project and build their own Bowtruckles, a creature from the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Other crafting projects will be available, but supplies will require purchase. Kids will also have a selection of crosswords, colouring and board games to choose from at the workshop.

The evening trivia will allow teams of six to “form either their

own Avengers, or a different Justice League,” according to Scholz.

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Throughout the event, attendees are highly encouraged to embrace their inner geek and cosplay (costume for role-playing) for the day, as others will be. To encourage folks to come up with geeky costumes, there will be prizes presented including individual prizes for best craftsmanship, most unique, and best in genre, as well as others yet to be announced.

The fair will not be the only event that the society is involved with until the end of 2018. You will find them at Culture Days in September, a Christmas craft fair in December, an event in Dawson City at Gertie’s that will involve cosplay, and a Dungeons and Dragons-focused event that will have details announced closer to the beginning of September.

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Yukon Comic Culture Society treasurer Paul Scholz (left) and president Carrie Jackson are helping to grow the Yukon’s geek culture to put on events and why they’ll host more in the future, according to Scholz.

“We love doing them and love the reaction,” he said. “We’ve had lots of positive feedback. It’s just finding a way to channel all that positive energy.”

For more information on the Get Your Geek On! fair, contact the Yukon Comic Culture Society

to keep posted on their future events, follow them on Facebook or email info@yukomicon.com.

Danny Macdonald has some of that secret geek knowledge from hours of misspent youth and a love for the timey-wimey stuff, doing or not doing, philosophers in caves, and lions, witches and wardrobes.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Thu. Aug. 23 Jenni House / FREE workshop Art is Hard 5:30 PM Shipyards Park Nadine Sander-Green for an open conversation about the artistic process. The workshop will allow participants to tackle the mental blocks that hold us back from finishing the projects we care deeply abo Until Fri. Aug. 24 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.

Until Fir. Aug. 24 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 Wed. Aug. 29 Art Exhibit -The Dreamt Forest by Christian Bucher Arts Underground Until Wed. Aug. 29 Art Exhibit - Skin by Tamika Knutson Arts Underground Until Sun. Sep. 2 Protecting the Peel Watershed: Voices from Canada’s North Yukon Arts Centre Features short excerpts from individual interviews alongside stunning portrait, wildlife and landscape photographs by Cathie Archbould and Peter Mather.

Until Sat. Sep. 8 KIAC Members’ Exhibit KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture As part of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival Gallery Hop, email programs@ kiac.ca for more info.

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Wed. Aug. 22 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. Aug. 23 Ginger Jam 8:00 PM Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Thu. Aug. 23 Gold Rush Jam 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Aug. 23 Maddie B-Traplin 8:30 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Fri. Aug. 24 KABN 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Aug. 24 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri. Aug. 24 Open Mic Night 8:30 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Share your music with us in a friendly, attentive atmosphere.

Fri. Aug. 24 The Sputnik Experiment feat. Swamp Sex Robots & John Stosh 9:00 PM The Social House Friday & Saturday Yukon Ramblers 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Mon. Aug. 27 Anne Turner 6:30 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Mon. Aug. 27 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.

Mon. Aug. 27 Music at MacBride featuring Canyon Mountain 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Traditional and contemporary bluegrass, their music has a distinctive, and authentic sound, with vocals and instrumentals that could have come straight from Kentucky.

Sat. Aug. 25 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Aug. 26 Karaoke Night at Whiskey Jacks hosted by Yvonne 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sun. Aug. 26 Jam Session 5:00 PM 98 Hotel Sun. Aug. 26 Paris Pick 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sun. Aug. 26 Sunday Open Mic Jam Night hosted by Rixx & Roxx 6:30 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Wed. Aug. 29 Jazz 7:00 PM Café Balzam Wed. Aug. 29 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

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Until Fri. Aug. 31 Yukon Burger Challenge 2018 Whitehorse, Yukon Look for the Yukon Burger Challenge poster at participating eating establishments, and vote for your favourite!

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Watershed: Voices from Canada’s North Yukon Arts Centre Features short excerpts from individual interviews alongside stunning portrait, wildlife and landscape photographs by Cathie Archbould and Peter Mather.

Wed. Aug. 22 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Aug. 22 Everyone Counts Community BBQ 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Wed. Aug. 22 Stopping Ebola: Stories from the 2018 Ebola Outbreak in the DRC 7:00 PM Baked Cafe Yukoner Trish Newport about her experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Doctors Without Borders Wed. Aug. 22 Chocolate, Cocktails & More 7:00 PM The Claim An intimate night of sweet and savoury treats while you imbibe on classes cocktails and red wine. Tickets online.

Wed. Aug. 22 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Aug. 22 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thurs -Sun. Aug. 26 Yukon Culinary Festival Whitehorse, Yukon The festival showcases ingredient, culinary experts and culture indigenous to this special region of North America.

Thu. Aug. 23 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. Aug. 23 Crow & Wolf Dream of Forever 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Artist Darcy Tara and making your own unique art-piece featuring Crow or Wolf decked in regalia. Call 456-5322 ext.103 or info@kdcc.ca to register.

Thu. Aug. 23 Culinary Festival Kickoff Party 6:00 PM Woodcutter’s Blanket Cocktails, a special menu for the evening, live music and more! Your included in your ticket, admission to the party and two drink tickets.

Thu. Aug. 23 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. Aug. 23 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri-Sun. Aug. 24-26 48-Hour Music Video Challenge Nakai Theatre Bring cameras, instruments, and a bit of creative ingenuity to put together a short video that captivates audiences through narrative or experimental means!

Fri-Sun. Aug. 24-26 2nd Annual Yukon Star Party Takhini Hotsprings A variety of day and night presentations, workshops, discussions, and hands-on experiences with solar and deep-sky astronomical observing.

Fri. Aug. 24 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. Aug. 24 ED Happy (Support) Hour 4:00 PM (co)space coworking space` Get together, have a cocktail, discuss issues, and bring ideas or questions. RSVP at executivedirector@volunteeryukon.ca.

Fri. Aug. 24 The Gathering Pot Luck and Loonie Auction 6:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral For more info call Bishop Larry Robertson 667-77460 Fri. Aug. 24 Cooking with Fire Surf & Turf 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Savour the rustic yet refined flavours! Your ticket includes one drink ticket, plenty of food, fire-pit entertainment, music and more. 19+ event. Tickets online.

Sat. Aug. 25 YukomiCon Presents: Get Your Geek On! Craft and Collectibles Fair 9:00 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Located in the Town Hall and General Store, various geeky vendors, silent auction, kids activities, craft workshops, and cosplay trivia event. 867 335-2609 Sat. Aug. 25 Cocktails and Canapés 2:30 PM S.S.Klondike Live music, tasty bites by Chefs Carson and Troy of Inn on the Lake, cocktails by Yukon Spirits,

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

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Sat. Aug. 25 Crib Tournament 6:15 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday Member and non-members welcome.

Sun. Aug. 26 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. Aug. 26 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. Aug. 26 Tractor Tailgate BBQ 2:00 PM Circle D Ranch Taste local products, meet chefs and farmers all in one unique event that bridges culinary with agriculture. Tickets online.

Sun. Aug. 26 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Noninstructed 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. Aug. 27 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. Aug. 27 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. Aug. 27 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Tue. Aug. 28 8th Annual Cultural & Harvest Gathering Congdon Creek All are welcome to enjoy a weekend of camping, cultural activities, hikes, adventures and cooked meals.

Tue. Aug. 28 Navigating the World of Work 6:00 PM Yukon Bible Fellowship An interactive workshop will help you to discover options to make changes in your work life. Call or email to register.

332-4016 Wed. Aug. 29 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Aug. 29 Pelvic Floor 101 7:15 PM Grace Space Be introduced to the pelvic floor muscles, Call for more information.

633-6395 Wed. Aug. 29 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Aug. 29 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed. Aug. 22 Mushroom Power Up Environment Yukon office 667-8291 Local mushroom man Sam Skinner will lead a walk and talk in Whitehorse about the biology and identification of Yukon mushrooms.This event reaches capacity quickly you must call to reserve a spot:867-667-8291.

Wed. Aug. 22 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Aug. 22 Baby Talk Session: Immunizations 1:30 PM Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones.

Thu. Aug. 23 Mushroom Power Up Environment Yukon office 667-8291 Local mushroom man Sam Skinner will lead a walk and talk in Whitehorse about the biology and identification of Yukon mushrooms.This event reaches capacity quickly you must call to reserve a spot:867-667-8291.

Thu. Aug. 23 Family Spaghetti Dinner 6:30 PM Sacred Heart Cathedral This drop-in dinner is open to all friends and family of anyone who was registered in Scouting last year, or is already registered for the forthcoming year.

Fri. Aug. 24 Girls Club 7:30 PM

Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. Aug. 25 Play to Perform 10:00 AM The Guild Hall Connect with fellow actors and hone your skills on The Guild stage! For ages 12-16, to register email ytguildhall@gmail.com.

Sat. Aug. 25 Community Registration Fair 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Contact Adrienne Marsh at 335-9478 or adrienne.marsh@whitehorse.ca for more information.

Sat. Aug. 25 New - Sealed League Saturdays 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Saturday we’re inviting players to come down to play some sealed league games. Play 3 games and get a bonus promo card!

Sat. Aug. 25 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present.

Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome. Location changes call 633-7688 for details.

Sun. Aug. 26 Rocket League 3 vs. 3 Tournament 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Fast paced, totally kid friendly gaming with prizes!

Sun. Aug. 26 Try Hockey 4:00 PM Canada Games Centre A free fun event that does not require any commitment.

Participants MUST be registered for online for this event. Space is limited.

Register online.

Tue. Aug. 28 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights.

Wed. Aug. 29 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Aug. 29 Baby Talk Session: Nutrition 1:30 PM Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays 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 Thu. Aug. 23 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. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Aug. 23 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. Aug. 23 Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 667-2802 Sat. Aug. 25 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat. Aug. 25 Saturday Drop-in Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Grace Space These classes are all levels and open to everyone. This is a great opportunity to come practice Yoga with an experienced and dedicated teacher! If you have questions please call 335-2457.

Sat. Aug. 25 Guild AGM and Volunteer

Appreciation BBQ 4:00 PM The Guild Hall See what the Guild is up to this season, how you can help out, and have some burned offerings!

Wed. Aug. 29 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. Aug. 29 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous AGM 5:30 PM Shipyards Park President, Executive Director and Treasurer reports on the 2018 festivaland decide whether planning the biggest party for all ages is something you want to be involved in.

Wed. Aug. 29 Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle 2018 AGM 7:30 PM Yukon Inn Plaza All Aboriginal women in Whitehorse are welcome to attend and become involved in WAWC. Refreshments will be served. For more info contact: 668-7532 or email: wawc@ northwestel.net

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Alanon Meeting 12 - 1:00 PM, Third Floor, Sarah Steele Building 6th Ave. Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

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

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

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Candlelight Meeting 8:30 PM - 305 Wood St. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Danny Macdonald 305 Main Street, Exhibi� ons Whitehorse >> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: To register for any ARTISTS of the THE SEVEN TEXTILE “How Does it Felt” following workshops, Exhibi� on closes December 1st, 2012 visit Arts Underground 867-667-4080. >> in or thecall Hougen Heritage Gallery: Members receive a YUKON ARCHIVES Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault 10% discount.

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with Astrid Kruse Wednesdays October 10 – November 21 $325 + gst, all supplies included 6:30pm – 9:30pm Ages 14+

September 13th, 2018

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Every Sunday, 2:30pm-6:00pm Every Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm $5/hour (cash only) Clay, firing and glazes sold separately Ages 14+

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

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

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Aussie Girl Mountain Biking with Kylie Campbell

PHOTO: Kylie Campbell

Our group at the Mt. McIntyre Creek trailhead

Attempting world-class status with mediocre skills How to survive and experience world-famous mountain biking trails on Montana Mountain in Carcross

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t’s a warm Sunday as we arrive at Travis Friesen and Michelle Irvine’s house in Granger, load our bikes into the back of their jeep and prepare for the journey to Montana Mountain in Carcross.

The world-class mountain biking trails on Montana Mountain are internationally famous, with riders flocking to Carcross to try their hand at riding them.

After a beautiful drive to Carcross, we arrive at the base of the mountain, the meeting point for the rest of the giant group of about 15, as several more show up and we slowly prepare to shuttle* up the mountain. The jeep ride is comfy, with four of us and our bikes; meanwhile, the other shuttle has an impressive num-

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ber of riders and bikes, packing in 8 people and their bikes. As we shuttle, it’s remarkable that no one falls out of the truck on the dusty, rocky road.

We arrive, with all riders and mountain bikes in tow, at the top of Mt. McIntyre Creek trail, and everyone unloads their bikes to prepare for the descent. It feels a bit terrifying and I wonder how I even got invited to join this impressive group of riders, so I decide to hang back.

The leaders head off down the trail, leaving space between each other, and straight away I am shaken by the immediate, steep descent on dusty, loose dirt. It has been three weeks since I’ve ridden a mountain bike and I find my-

self thinking, Maybe I’m not quite prepared for this.

However, I pull myself together and start the descent. The trails are long, winding down with little wooden bridge crossings (and with rocks). My arms barely keep up with the jolting sensations. As I catch up to the others, the group immediately goes again and I wonder, with the “bingo-wing” (arm workout, if my arms will survive the continued descent. Michelle, like a champion, who previously (last year) was the last one, hangs back to make sure I don’t kill myself.

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Attempting world-class status with mediocre skills ... continued from pg 9 We may not be the fastest because Michelle and I take pictures, but we get there in the end

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell mountain biker ever to catch up.

Eventually, the main group leaves the four of us—yes, I am literally that slow that people couldn’t wait—and we continue down the McIntyre Creek trail, which feels like it is taking eternity to finish.

The concentration required and the body commitment to keep on point, as exhaustion is slowly setting in ... mountain biking still isn’t fun yet; it’s mostly terrifying and requires a lot of skill that my body has zero muscle memory for.

I start to waver as I reach a rather-large tree root on the trail; and, for a moment, my concentration is elsewhere and my front tire dips down. Then, like a slow-motion slapstick comedy, I fall head first off of Grasshopper and down the hill into some juniper bushes.

Surprisingly, I have only a few cuts, scrapes and bruises ... and I smell wonderful. As I get back on my bike, I decide it is time to munch on some snacks to boost my energy level.

Eventually, we arrive at the White Pass & Yukon Railway tracks that run alongside Bennett Lake. Here, the full group was already eating lunch and observing the beauty of the White Pass Mountains as a backdrop to

Lake Bennett.

It was an incredible day to enjoy the Yukon landscape, even if this was the first time I got to appreciate it since starting to ride (looking down in perpetual fear distracts you from looking around).

Now it was time to ride to Carcross. Travis describes the trail to Michelle and I, “There are some ups and downs, but it’s a really good cross-country biking trail.”

We begin the ascent on Wayne’s World trail. Then more ascent— some down, then ascending again.

Most of the time I’m walking up the ascents (this trail seemed to be mostly ascending) and my legs and body just can’t do it any longer, but we keep pushing on.

“We’re about halfway,” Travis says. Michelle and I groan in disbelief, thinking we are almost finished. We are “done” and ready to sit down and drink a beer in Carcross. It’s difficult to appreciate the beauty of nature and the blossoming flowers of purple, yellow and pink when your body is ready to lie down. One last section and we make it to Carcross where Michelle and I high-five each other over our success at surviving two and a half hours of riding.

The trails at Montana are definitely categorized differently than those in Whitehorse … the “blue” (intermediate) Carcross trails were much tougher. However, we survived and were able to enjoy the beautiful day as we sat at the

Travis Friesen getting us ready

Bistro on Bennett, inhaling a burger and a beer in the warm sun.

I’m thankful for friends who have the patience for a slow beginner to join in on these adventures.

For more details on mountain biking in Carcross, check out http://destinationcarcross.ca/.

To find fellow riders or get answers to questions, check out the CMBC Yukon Facebook group or contact them for more information. *Shuttle—to leave a vehicle at the base and drive up with bikes and people. After riding down

Grasshopper enjoying a rest at the end of Mt. McIntyre Creek trail

the mountain, you take the base vehicle up to the top to collect the shuttle vehicles. It means not having to ride up the mountain to come down.

Kylie Campbell is an Australian who does things backwards, she learnt to ski before she surfed and thinks pushing your limits to tears is fun. She’s constantly on the lookout to try new things and hopes to keep Grasshopper and herself intact mountain biking the Yukon this summer.

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Haines Junction...

A PLACE THAT Inspires Artists!

A ROADMAP TO VISUAL ARTS IN The St. Elias Convention Centre

Art on Display & For Sale:

Private Art Studios

Open weekdays year round, hosts most of the Haines Junction Public Art Collection. The following pieces/collections are located on the main floor:

Artists’ Guild of Haines Junction unique gifts and more, handmade by local artists and craftspeople. Open June to August daily, noon-4:00 p.m. in the basement of St. Christopher’s Log Church.

Dulac Art Studio (867) 634-2512 (Please call for studio visits) dulacgallery.com

• Kluane’s Mt. Logan

by Nathalie Parenteau

St. Elias Gallery watercolour paintings by Brent Liddle, photography by Marty Samis and works by other local artists. Open May to September, visiting hours posted on front door. Located at 117 Auriol Street.

• Yukon Animal Tracks

by Anne Macaire

• “Skullpture” Series by Shane Willson • Gaia 2009 by Shane Wilson • Lowell Glacier Triptych

by Libby Dulac • Millennium Quilt by the Threadbearers Quilting Group • Midnight Sun Stained Glass

by Amy Tessaro Exterior artwork around the community include:

• Homeward Bound by Bob Braun at the James Smith Admin Building

• Metal Raven by Paul Baker on top of the Landfill Sign at the junction of the Haines Road and AK Hwy

• Salmon Run by Bob Braun at the Junction Overlook

Paint Mountain Pottery & Gallery Open year round. Please call ahead (867) 333-2611 www. monikasteputh.com

Haines Junction Visitor Information Centre features the work of artists and craftspeople from around the Yukon. A spectacular installation piece by Doug Smarch Jr. is the centrepiece of the space. A large landscape painting depicting the area in winter, by Haines Junction artist Libby Dulac, hangs over the entrance. Rotating displays throughout the centre feature examples of art and craft from around Yukon and selection from the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Open daily mid-May to mid-September 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., located in Da Kų Cultural Centre.

• Millennium Mural by the St. Elias Community School

• Pickup Planter Box by Paul Baker

The magnificent panoramic view she enjoys from her log home and the ever-changing light keep her always inspired. It is her hope that her paintings reflect her passion for the awesome scenery, from mountain and glacier grandeur to lake, forest and wildflower splendour.

Monika Steputh loves to create ceramic reflecting the impressions of her journeys. The places that inspired her have been majestic landscapes, like the Yukon; intense experiences, like hiking through the wilderness of Siberia or being immersed into the ocean in a sea kayak.

Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre Stunning local photography and artwork inspires visitors and offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the land.

Open mid-May to late August, daily 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., located in Da Kų Cultural Centre.

Inky Fingers Art Studio and Gallery.

Call (867) 634-2943

The Da Kų Cultural Centre proudly showcases traditional and modern work by Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) artists. The centre is open year round, daily May to August from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekdays September to April from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Martha Jane Ritchie is an Artist and Printmaker whose work is drawn from the natural environment that surrounds their home on the edge of the wilderness.

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Grandpa’s Favourite

RV Hotspots

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 “Dawson would be gone too.

That town is more flood-prone than Atlantis.”

Doomsday camping on Top of the World

PHOTO: NASA/JPL-Caltech, modified by David Fuchs at en.wikipedia, via Wikimedia Commons was on target to collide with Earth and everyone knew the exact day and time of the explosion to blow up the planet, where would you want to go camping for the last night?”

Mars, perhaps? Maybe the moon.

Uranus? Pluto? Alpha Centauri would be fine ...

“No. Really, somewhere on Earth, in the Yukon. Where is your favourite campsite where

PHOTO: NASA images by Reto Stöckli, via Wikimedia Commons The following doomsday scenario was discussed recently, around an early evening campfire at Takhini Hot Springs campground, in a marshmallow conversation with three grandchildren (boy, boy, girl) now aged seven to 11, all of whom are new readers with varied literary interests. It began with an innocent question from #2, probably derived from a Superman comic book: “Grandpa, if a giant asteroid

The Blue Marble is an image of planet Earth taken on December 7, 1972, by the crew of the Apollo 17 spacecraft at a distance of about 29,000 kilometres (18,000 miles) from the surface. It is one of the most reproduced images in human history.

This photo was released on October 9, 2007, by the Goddard Space Flight Center

you would like to spend the last night before the big smashup?”

Well, definitely somewhere waaaay above the treeline, like the top of Mount Logan, because the surface of our beloved old “Blue Marble” is 71 per cent water, and the size of the super-tsunami made by a giant asteroid, splashing in any ocean, would be massive, like a milehigh wall of water. That’s basically what wiped out the dinosaurs, which were a lot tougher

This shaded relief image of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula shows a subtle, but unmistakable, indication of the Chicxulub impact crater. Most scientists now agree that this impact was the cause of the CretatiousTertiary Extinction, the event 65 million years ago that marked the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs, as well as the majority of life then on Earth

than we are.

“Where did that one hit the Earth?”

There are several theories, but the best scientific guess is the Yucatan Peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico. It hit half land and half water and left a crater called Chicxulub. The Tsunami killed everything below 5,000 feet, and the giant dust cloud blotted out the sun for a decade or two, killing the rest of the dinosaurs and 75 per cent of all living things.

The only dinos which survived lived underwater, like sharks and gators and many birds that just flew away and found remote places to survive such as Tasmania and Antarctica. Did you know most birds are descended from dinosaurs like pterodactyls?

That tsunami is one reason you kids live on the high and dry side of the biggest mountain range in North America, which I call the St. Elias Breakwater ...

“WHY do we live here?”

You’re all little Yukoners today because your paternal grandfather is scared silly of tsunamis.

“What else are you afraid of?”

Volcanoes. Hurricanes. Typhoons.

Monsoons. Lightning, but not thunder. I actually like thunder.

“Didn’t you live on Hawaii for a while?”

A short while, yes. One winter, terrified the whole time. Great rainbows though.

“What else scares you?”

Avalanches. Being buried alive.

Lawyers. Heights. Drunks with guns. Wars. Snakes. I was in Ha-

PHOTO: Don Davis/NASA, via Wikimedia Commons

in the North

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Dino Doomsday is believed to have been caused by a single rock, a very large single rock, nine miles in diameter waii when the first-ever snake came to the Honolulu Zoo. The whole island lined up to look at it because they had never seen a snake before. That’s when I left. Anyplace that has snakes, tsunamis, typhoons, monsoons, volcanoes and is surrounded by deadly salt water doesn’t need me. In my opinion, anyone who lives anywhere close to an ocean or a large lake is off their rocker and not thinking straight. There are water people and mountain people. We are among the latter.

“So where would you want to go camping in the mountains of the Yukon, the night before the giant asteroid collides with Earth?”

Well, I would say up the Dempster, my favourite part of the Yukon, except the high Arctic is flatter than a Mancini pizza, and nothing up there is going to stop an asteroidal tsunami.

It would be like “Last Gringo on a Pingoe”—so the Dempster is out. My second choice would be somewhere up on the Top of the World highway, on the Canadian side of the border, way above the treeline in the alpine tundra with one-hundred-mile views in all directions. What a spot to watch the end of the world! The Yukon River would probably backup with high water, maybe even reversing the direction of the flow, but it would never climb up into the high tundra. We’d be safe from the flooding up there, but the ferry back to Dawson would be gone like a rubber ducky in Miles Canyon. Dawson would be gone too. That town is more flood-prone than Atlantis.

“So what would make us go the way of the dinosaurs, then?”

Most of the dinos died slowly from starvation when the sun disappeared and plants couldn’t

grow. Humans might actually survive the next asteroid by living like gophers in well-stocked Cold War underground bunkers for a couple-hundred years, but the dinos didn’t have a chance outside.

“Grandpa, is that ever really going to happen?”

Yep, because it’s a statistical certainty to happen again, or several more times, within the expected lifespan of our sun, which is five billion more years. There have already been five major extinctions on Earth, but don’t lose any sleep over it. The last one, the dinos, was sixty-five million years ago.

I took your dad camping up on the Top of the World when he was your age. Maybe I should take you three up to pick out a camping spot while we still can. I can’t imagine a better place to watch Armageddon by Asteroid … to answer your original question.

“Maybe we would be close enough to see Superman punch out the asteroid, knock it off course and save the world.”

Maybe ... but seeing a dancing neon moose, with sparkling antlers, blowing bubbles in a pink tutu is more likely.

“Are there any marshmallows left before the world ends?”

Next time: Grandpa’s Finale to the RV Hotspots series, camping on the shore of the Arctic Ocean, a new Canadian summer adventure.

Doug Sack, 71, is the former sports editor of the Yukon News and the Whistler Question and longtime columnist for Ski Canada magazine. Before that, he was young.

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August 25, September 1,8,15 Farmer’s Market ,

September, 2018 Klukwan Blueberry Festival ,

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Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sun. Aug. 26 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. Aug. 26 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Tue. Aug. 28 Horseshoes 7:00 pm Tarahne Park Everyone welcome.

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Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

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Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 867-399-3321 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 and Fridays AA Carcross Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 1:30 pm, Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Aug. 23 Executive Council Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Aug. 23 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Aug. 23 Kevin Barr Open Mic 6:00 pm Bistro on Bennett Listen to original songs and covers and take a try at open mic.

Thu. Aug. 23 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Aug. 23 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Aug. 25 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. Aug. 25 to Sun. Aug. 26 Jesse Smith 6:00 pm Bistro on Bennett Will showcase both his original songs and his great covers of classics. With a soulful voice that suits the north and self accompanied with great guitar skills he provides a great evening of live music!.

Sun. Aug. 26 Sewing Sessions 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Aug. 27 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Aug. 28 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Aug. 28 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Aug. 28 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Aug. 28 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Aug. 28 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

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Daily AquaFit Dawson City Pool Mon/Wed/ Fri 5:30pm-6:30pm, Tues/Thurs 12:00pm1pm, Sun 10:30am-11:30am Daily Parent-Tot Swimming Dawson City Pool Mon/Wed/Fri/Fri 12:00pm-13:00pm Tues/Thurs 5:300pm-8pm, Sun 9:00am10:00am Daily Public Swim Dawson City Pool Mon/ Wed 3:30pm-5pm and 6:30pm-8pm, Tues/ Thurs/Sun 1:30pm-3pm, Sat 2:30pm-5pm Until Mon. Sep. 10 Sea to Sky Expeditions - 18-CR-TP-11 Tombstone Territorial Park Until Sun. Sep. 9 18-CR-TP-10 Yamnuska Mtn. Tours Tombstone Territorial Park Wed. Aug. 22 Bannock 3:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Wed. Aug. 22 The Beading Circle 2:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Learn a few basic beading techniques and see what it takes. You will come away with a whole new appreciation for this timeless art form.

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Thu. Aug. 23 Guided Hike: Goldensides Trail 6:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Thu. Aug. 23 Nature Walk 2:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Thu. Aug. 23 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 2:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Thu. Aug. 23 Youth Art Series - Create with Clay 6:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Free, Snacks, and no registration required.

Thu. Aug. 23 to Fri. Aug. 24 Open Mic with Alex Hallbom 10:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Aug. 24 Campfire Program 7:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Fri. Aug. 24 Hands on Geology Activities 3:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Fri. Aug. 24 Harmonica George in the Tavern 6:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Aug. 24 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Aug. 24 Tombstone Underfoot 7:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Fri. Aug. 24 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre

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Fri. Aug. 24 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Aug. 24 to Sat. Aug. 25 Against the Grain in the Lounge 10:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Aug. 24 to Sat. Aug. 25 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Aug. 24 to Sun. Aug. 26 Weekend on the Rocks Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 Family Geology Hike on Goldensides 10:00 am Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 Family Hike TBA 2:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 Glacial History of Tombstone Region 7:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 Letich wedding - Synite or Talus - 18-LU-TP-03 Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 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. Aug. 25 Rock Stories 4:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 Summer Art Market 11:00 am KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Call 993-5005 or email kiac@kiac.ca for more information.

Sat. Aug. 25 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Aug. 25 to Fri. Sep. 7 18-CF-TP-04 Victor Liu Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Aug. 25 to Sun. Aug. 26 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sun. Aug. 26 Grizzly Trail Geology Hike 10:00 am Tombstone Territorial Park Sun. Aug. 26 Guided Hike: North Klondike Trail 10:00 am Tombstone Territorial Park Sun. Aug. 26 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Aug. 26 to Mon. Aug. 27 The Sweet Nuggets in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. Aug. 27 18-CR-TP-13 Brandner Tombstone Territorial Park Mon. Aug. 27 Guided Hike: Goldensides Trail 6:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Mon. Aug. 27 Nature Walk 2:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Mon. Aug. 27 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Aug. 27 to Wed. Aug. 29 Husky Bus/ Klondike Experience - TMCG - 18-CRTP-12 Tombstone Territorial Park Mon. Aug. 27 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Aug. 28 Bannock and Sourdough: Food of the trail 11:30 am Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Learn about the history of these hardy foods of the north and enjoy a cup of campfire coffee or bush tea. Free!

Tue. Aug. 28 Campfire Program 7:30 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Tue. Aug. 28 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue. Aug. 28 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 2:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Tue. Aug. 28 8th Annual Cultural & Harvest Gathering Congdon Creek All are welcome to enjoy a weekend of camping, cultural activities, hikes, adventures and cooked meals.

Tue. Aug. 28 to Sat. Sep. 8 18-CR-TP-10 Glanzmann Tours Tombstone Territorial Park Wed. Aug. 29 Bannock 3:00 pm Tombstone Territorial Park Wed. Aug. 29 The Beading Circle 2:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Learn a few basic beading techniques and see what it takes. You will come away with a whole new appreciation for this timeless art form.

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Mondays Seniors Aqua Fit 1:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre Tuesdays to Saturdays Faro Public Swim Tues/Thu 1-4 PM, Wed/Thu 2-4 PM, Sat. 1-3 PM and 4-6 PM, Faro Pool Wednesdays Faro Parent & Tot Swim 10:00 am Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 9942375 for more info.

Fri. Aug. 24 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sat. Aug. 25 Art Group 1:00 pm Faro Every Saturday through the summer meet at the Gallery. Bring your own art project to work on while others working on theirs.

Sat. Aug. 25 Acrylic Paint - Dirty Pour Workshop 2:00 pm Faro Learn to dirty pour with acrylic paint. Sign up at the gallery, space is limited.

Sun. Aug. 26 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Aug. 26 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Aug. 28 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

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Wednesdays 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.

Fridays to Tuesdays, Shakwak Valley Pool Public Swim Fri. to Tue. 11:00 am -12:00 pm & 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Family/Lane Swim Fri. to Tue. 9:00-11:00 am, Lane Swim only Fri./Sat./Mon. 7:00 to 9:00 am and Tue./Sun 7:00 to 8:00 am. Aquafit Tue./Sun. 8:00 9:00 am. Teen Swim, Sat. 8:00 to 9:00 pm Wed. Aug. 22 Kluane’s People; where did they go? 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Kluane country is strong, as are its people. Join us to learn the history of this land we call Kluane National Park and Reserve. Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane.info@pc.gc.ca Wed. Aug. 22 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Aug. 23 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Thu. Aug. 23 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Aug. 23 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Aug. 23 Living Ice 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Dive into a sea of mountains, icefields and glaciers with a Parks Canada interpreter and discover how the ice has been shaping Kluane’s cultural and natural world for the past thousands of years. Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane.info@pc.gc.ca Thu. Aug. 23 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Aug. 23 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Fri. Aug. 24 Friday Night Salmon Bake - Diyet & the Love Soldiers Salmon bake starts 6:00 pm, Live music 7-9:00 pm Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information.

Fri. Aug. 24 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Sat. Aug. 25 A Grizzly’s Grand Adventure 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Grizzlies are an integral part of Kluane’s ecosystem. Join us to discover what makes Kluane’s grizzly bears so unique and how we can keep them safe and wild. Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane.info@ pc.gc.ca Sat. Aug. 25 Dezadeash Musicians Picnic Dezadeash River Day Use Area Mon. Aug. 27 The Life in the Lake 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground What does the future hold for kokanee salmon and lake trout in Kathleen Lake? Join us to learn more about them and the importance of managing our actions to aid their survival.

Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane. info@pc.gc.ca Tue. Aug. 28 Fire in the Boreal 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Fire is one of nature’s most powerful change-makers. Join us to discuss the history and future of fire in Kluane. Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane.info@pc.gc.ca Tue. Aug. 28 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Aug. 28 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. Aug. 29 Kluane’s People; where did they go? 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Kluane country is strong, as are its people. Join us to learn the history of this land we call Kluane National Park and Reserve. Bring a mug for tea! 867-634-7207 kluane.info@pc.gc.ca Sat. Aug. 25 to Sun. Aug. 26 Casting Call for Promotional Video Shoot Seeking age range between 35 and 55 years old.The shoots will be paid and catered. No acting experience required, but experience is a plus. Email Marty at marty@midnightlight.ca

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Thu. Aug. 23 Terrific Thursdays 1:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Call 667-7083 or email lmca@northwestel.net for more info.

Sun. Aug. 26 The Ingestible Festival 3:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Local food creations that will be judged on presentation, taste, and local-ity, reception with public judging. For more info: www. mountlorne.yk.net 667-7083 Tue. Aug. 28 Summer Market 5:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Local produce fresh from our gardeners - food, concession, hair cuts, jams and jellies, patio tea gardens and other plants. Call 667-7083 or email lmca@northwestel.net for more info.

MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. Aug. 23 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Aug. 24 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Aug. 25 Bridge club 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Aug. 25 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. Aug. 28 North of 60 Seniors Cafe.

We heat the beverages, you heat the air.

2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Aug. 28 Yoga with Richard 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Aug. 29 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

MAYO

Mondays to Saturdays Mayo Public Swim Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Mon-Fri 2:30pm-4:30pm, Sat 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Fri. Aug. 24 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Aug. 26 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Aug. 27 Video Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Mats are available and it is free of charge.

Tue. Aug. 28 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus

OLD CROW

Thu. Aug. 23 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Aug. 26 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Aug. 28 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Mondays AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tuesdays and Thursdays Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods.

Sat. Aug. 25 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Aug. 25 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

TESLIN

Mondays Teslin Lake Bird Observatory Teslin Campground Open at sunrise for 6 Hours. Get up close and personal with a variety of migrating birds while watching the bird banders at work. Park at the large brown cook shelter, follow the adjacent foot trail down to the lakeshore and follow the sign-age.

Wednesdays Seniors Social 10:00 am Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca\ Thu. Aug. 23 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. Aug. 24 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. Aug. 24 Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Tue. Aug. 28 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Aug. 28 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Aug. 28 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

Mondays-Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 5368023 Tuesdays and Thursdays Parents and Tots 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Saturdays Arts in the Park & Farmers Market 12:00 pm Wye Lake Park Every Saturday, live music and entertainment.

Tuesdays to Thursdays Drop In SportsGames 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle. For more info call Meaghen at 5368023 Sat. Aug. 25 Arts in the Park & Farmers Market 12:00 pm Wye Lake Park Every Saturday, live music and entertainment.

Sun. Aug. 26 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

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 and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool

Mondays Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mondays and Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays and Thursdays Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays and Thursdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays and Thursdays Tai Chi Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wednesdays Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Teen Whatever Club 3:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Thu. Aug. 23 Fun Science 1:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Thu. Aug. 23 Kids Garden Club 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Aug. 24 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 pm American Legion Fri. Aug. 24 Garden Party at Starvin’ Marvin Garden 5:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Aug. 24 HAC - Concert with Christy Hays (lobby) Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Aug. 24 Story Time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri. Aug. 24 Story time @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Aug. 24 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Aug. 24 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 am Haines Chamber Of Commerce Sat. Aug. 25 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 am Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Sat. Aug. 25 Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Aug. 26 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Aug. 26 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Aug. 27 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Aug. 28 Aquatic Rangers 2:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Tue. Aug. 28 Polish Language and Culture 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Tue. Aug. 28 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center

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 Rec. Centre Mondays and Tuesdays Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays and Thursdays Mat Pilates 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

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

Wednesdays 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 Wednesdays Karaoke Jam 9:00 pm Bonanza Bar & Grill Saturday and Sundays Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Karaoke Jam 9:00 pm Bonanza Bar & Grill Fri. Aug. 24 Bad Hambres 9:00 pm Happy Endings Fri. Aug. 24 Club Baby 9:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Comedians - Alision Holtkamp, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Nate Williams, Corin Hughes-Skandijs, Over 21+ Event.

Fri. Aug. 24 Dance Night Fridays 9:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Fri. Aug. 24 Friday Night Dance Night 10:00 pm Bonanza Bar & Grill Fri. Aug. 24 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Aug. 25 Bouncy House Fun Time!

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

Sat. Aug. 25 SRC Trail Education Program - Denver Glacier 7:30 am Skagway Alaska Meet at Spring Street Platform, Registration passport and fee are required, For more information contact KayLynn by phone 907-983-2679 or by email k.howard@skagway.org Sat. Aug. 25 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Aug. 27 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Aug. 27 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Aug. 27 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre

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Finding great finds

The Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society will be looking to open a local community-minded thrift store to repurpose your stuff!

by Joie Quarton

W

hen it comes to buying clothes, I’m not much of a thrift shopper and I am often so impressed by the things friends find and look great in.

What I look for at thrift stores are old linen tablecloths, especially ones with embroidery on them. At $3 or $4, it is almost impossible for me to not take them home and add them to my collection.

I use them on my picnic table in the summer and when I organize dinner parties in the winter. They perfectly complement the old dishes my grandmother left me and that I am determined to use, not just look at. Occasionally, I am inspired to sew something from one of my tablecloth finds.

My mom was an intrepid thrift shopper and volunteer. In fact, one of the funny family stories we tell is about the blue-and-white sheets she found at the Summerland Thrift Shop. She always made her own pajamas, and the blue sheets with white stars on them were perfect for that repurpose. When she got them made, however, she decided they looked so good, she’d wear them to her bridge club, where her friends also

thought they looked really good.

Fast forward to my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary dinner, held in a vineyard in the Okanagan, and there she was, laughing with my dad after 50 years of marriage, and wearing the outfit she created from repurposed sheets!

When my mom died, I sewed myself a shirt from an old linen tablecloth purchased at the Summerland Thrift Shop, the place my mother shopped at and volunteered at for at least 50 years!

The Summerland Thrift Shop is inspiring … staffed entirely by volunteers; last year it gave away $399,000 to health-related organizations.

Like I said, I’m not as clever as some of my friends at finding great clothes at thrift shops. I love colour and fashion and often end up with new clothes in my closet that were purchased a bit impulsively, lured by a beautiful print or style.

When I realize that I am not really likely to wear the item, however, I am really happy to pass it on to someone who will, and it gives me significant pleasure to feel I am contributing to someone else’s opportunity to pick up a great find at

a thrift store.

That’s been pretty challenging here in Whitehorse for the past year or so. Like many of you, I can’t bear to put the clothes or housewares I know I will no longer use into the landfill, and although it does make me think more about what I purchase, dumping my unwanted stuff just feels wrong.

Last spring, I heard there was a group beginning to organize a new thrift store for Whitehorse. I went to a meeting and was hooked.

Here was a diverse, interesting, committed group of people—some individuals, and some representing non-profit organizations— who were really determined to address this gap in our community.

Some of the faces have changed since that first meeting, but the drive and commitment remain.

We have now incorporated as a non-profit, the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society. We have obtained a business license and gathered 1200 square feet of used clothes, books, housewares and toys. We have started a GoFundMe campaign to raise seed money to rent a permanent space and hire a project manager. We

Members of the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society have been working hard this summer to promote their pop-up events

PHOTOS: courtesy of Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society

Bargain hunters have been finding quality repurposed and recycled items at thrift store pop-ups this summer have dreams and ideas for what this place could be—a community gathering place, a place to learn about recycling and repurposing, a place where quality used clothing and housewares will be available at affordable prices and not end up in the dump.

As we have gathered reusable stuff in our temporary location at Northern Vision Development Place (the old Canadian Tire) and, relying on a growing cadre of volunteers, we have entered the circular economy by holding several pop-up thrift stores to begin bringing in money and providing some of Whitehorse’s great used stuff for sale. We are only in our current location until the end of August, so have been reluctant to open ourselves up to the tsunami of donations we expect when we send out the invitation that we are ready to receive your stuff.

Stay tuned—we hope this will be possible soon.

We plan to be able to take your great used stuff soon!

Joie Quarton currently chairs the Steering Committee for the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society. She is committed to leaving a light footprint on the planet!

In the meantime ...

Hold on to your stuff a little longer and know that we are working hard to make this happen on a permanent, regular basis.

Come and check us out at events such as our Love 2 Thrift Toonie Sale, which was held on August 15 in the old Canadian Tire building.

Contribute to our GoFundMe campaign. Our goal is $70,000, which will enable us to lease a permanent location and hire a manager: www.

GoFundMe.com\love-2-thrift-yukon.

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Active Interest LISTINGS Weekly, Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays to Thursdays MommyFIT 10:30 am Peak Fitness 6 -week session will run until August 23, Call 668-4628 for details or to register.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thursday & Tuesday. Aug. 16 & 21 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Friday & Sunday Aug. 17 & 19 COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Thursdays & Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Biathlon Range Sun. Aug. 26 Carcross Kickboxing 12:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Sun. Aug. 26 Carcross Kids Kickboxing 11:30 AM N60 Combative Arts Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesday, Firdays & Sundays COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wed. Aug. 22 Dancefit 12:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

Wed. Aug. 29 Dancefit 12:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

Thu. Aug. 23 Early Bird 20/20/20 6:00 AM Long Lean Mean Fitness Early morning fun, energizing & effective workout! Email or call for more info. 334-3479 Tue. Aug. 28 Early Bird 20/20/20 6:00 AM Long Lean Mean Fitness Early morning fun, energizing & effective workout! Email or call for more info. 334-3479 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Tuesdays Early Bird Fitness 6:00 AM Long Lean Mean Fitness Early morning fun, energizing & effective workout! Email or call for more info.

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Thu. Aug. 23 Insanity Live in the Park 5:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Insanity welcomes ALL levels of fitness, runs Tuesday & Thursdays evening’s until August 23rd, to register email at Brittyfit@gmail.com or call/text 335-4281 Wednesdays & Mondays Judo Age 13+ 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays & Mondays Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wed. Aug. 22 Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Fri. Aug. 24 Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Sun. Aug. 26 Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Thu. Aug. 23 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tue. Aug. 28 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wed. Aug. 22 MommyFIT 10:30 AM Peak Fitness 6 -week session will run until August 23, Call 668-4628 for details or to register.

Thu. Aug. 23 MommyFIT 10:30 AM Peak Fitness 6 -week session will run until August 23, Call 668-4628 for details or to register.

Thu. Aug. 23 Muay Thai 7:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tue. Aug. 28 Muay Thai 7:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wed. Aug. 22 Mushroom Power Up Environment Yukon office Local mushroom man Sam Skinner will lead a walk and talk in Whitehorse about the biology and identification of Yukon mushrooms.This event reaches capacity quickly you must call to reserve a spot:867-667-8291. 667-8291 Thu. Aug. 23 Mushroom Power Up Environment Yukon office Local mushroom man Sam Skinner will lead a walk and talk in Whitehorse about the biology and identification of Yukon mushrooms.This event reaches capacity quickly you must call to reserve a spot:867-667-8291. 667-8291 Fri. Aug. 24 Orienteering event Biathlon Range Sun. Aug. 26 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Fri. Aug. 24 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 633-5245 for more info.

Mon. Aug. 27 Touch rugby 7:00 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Simple rules, no contacts. All beginners are welcome!

Wed. Aug. 22 Velocity summer training 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed. Aug. 29 Velocity summer training 4:30 PM Biathlon Range

Tue. Aug. 28 Yukon’s Great Salt Lake 5:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Walk around this littleknown gem of the Takhini valley. Rubber boots are suggested due to the harsh salt and soggy terrain. A good place to see rare plants and unique mineralization. Meet at 10 Burns Road Sat. Aug. 25 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 6335245 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

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

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

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Wellness LISTINGS Wed. Aug. 22 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Aug. 22 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Aug. 22 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Thu. Aug. 23 Bikram Heated Yoga 7:00 PM Grace Space The Bikram series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises will help you realign your body in a heated environment. Open to all levels.

Fri. Aug. 24 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Sat. Aug. 25 Intro to Pilates Workshops 9:00 AM The Studio Learn the five basic principles of Pilates so that you can understand the ‘lingo’ and feel confident in your class. To register call or email 456-2748 thestudioyukon@gmail.com Sat. Aug. 25 Saturday Drop-in Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Grace Space These classes are all levels and open to everyone. This is a great opportunity to come practice Yoga with an experienced and dedicated teacher! If you have questions please call 335-2457.

Sat. Aug. 25 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Mon. Aug. 27 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Aug. 27 Intro to Pilates Workshops 5:00 PM The Studio Learn the five basic principles of Pilates so that you can understand the ‘lingo’ and feel confident in your class. To register call or email 456-2748 thestudioyukon@gmail.com

Mon. Aug. 27 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Aug. 27 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Aug. 27 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 PM S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving.

Call or email for more details. 667-7429 info@ hospiceyukon.net Tue. Aug. 28 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@ weightwatchers.ca Tue. Aug. 28 Intro to Pilates Workshops 6:00 PM The Studio Learn the five basic principles of Pilates so that you can understand the ‘lingo’ and feel confident in your class. To register call or email 456-2748 thestudioyukon@gmail.com Tue. Aug. 28 Bikram Heated Yoga 7:00 PM Grace Space The Bikram series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises will help you realign your body in a heated environment. Open to all levels.

Wed. Aug. 29 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Aug. 29 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Aug. 29 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Aug. 29 Pelvic Floor 101 7:15 PM Grace Space Be introduced to the pelvic floor muscles, Call for more information. 633-6395

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Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send us photos of Yukon dogs and their people! Email your Yukon dogs to our editor at What’s Up Yukon, danny@whatsupyukon.com. What’s Up Yukon proudly partnered with the Yukon Transportation Museum’s Dog Culture Display, “Yukon’s Best Friend: Doggedness in Love and Labour”. New submissions may appear inside What’s Up Yukon’s printed issue and website! That’s right your pooch could be appreciated by all! Photos should be a minimum of 6” wide at 220 dpi.

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Eye on the Outdoors with Murray Martin

The life and times of a beaver (and steadfast overachiever) I t may be hard to visualize, but there was a genus of beaver the size of a black bear (and some horses were as small as German shepherds). It is amazing to see what natural selection has done, as well, and will continue to do as our planet undergoes climate change.

Biology, combined with wildlife management, is one of the most interesting as well as complex sciences on Earth.

In my 10 years, as a conservation officer, I spent considerable time in beaver management that included live-trapping and relocating—blowing dams that were flooding farmlands, roads, etc.

Finally, I learned first-hand when I decided to raise a small beaver, before its eyes were open, until it was in excess of 40 pounds ... but that’s a story for my book, when I finally get it finished.

In Canada, the beaver is the largest member of the rodent family. The largest beaver I ever live-trapped was 63 pounds.

There are, of course, many fallacies about the beaver. One fallacy is its ability to fall a tree to the very spot it wants to. In reality, should the tree fall in the direction of its dam (for construction), it is 100 per cent pure luck.

I do, however, have to give the beaver some credit for its intelligence ... I have witnessed a beaver cutting down trees a fair dis-

tance from the beaver pond. Then it started to dig a ditch about three-feet wide— deep enough to float some of the branches out to the pond.

And as for choosing the best location to build a dam (just as for choosing the location for falling trees), it is only by chance that dams hold back a large body of water (rather than by intelligent selection). The longest and oldest dam I ever saw, in northern Ontario, measured 1,400 feet long and seven feet high.

It held a large body of water that contained two beaver houses, one on each side of the pond.

In my patrol area in eastern Ontario, over a period of two years, I watched a family of beavers build a giant of a beaver house out of sticks, mud and stones. The final pictures I took of it showed the “house” seven feet above the water’s surface. Another conservation officer and I opened up one such lodge, after we had blown the dam, to gain a better understanding of a beaver house.

I could actually crawl down into the den. A beaver never stops enlarging their house with mud

PHOTO: Murray Martin

One of the two beavers on Twin Lakes Park Lake. Lisa Martin is in the foreground, kayaking and sticks to accommodate their family. When baby beavers are born, typically around April, other young beavers, who have been part of the family for just a year, stay with the family, but those that have reached about two years of age are ushered out of the house and are then on their own.

There is another fallacy that beavers eat only bark. This, I assure you, is a fable. Bobby The Beaver (the one I raised) had a varied vegetarian diet. His home was in a small pond in our backyard. Often he would escape from

his fenced-in home, invade the neighbours’ gardens and berry patches, and feast on some of the best agricultural products to be found in the neighbourhood.

During the fall, beavers work hard at falling trees, dragging the branches and securing them at the bottom of the pond. In winter, beavers use tunnels they have made in the bottom of a river or pond bed. They travel through these to feast on branches for up to 15 minutes at a time and then return to their dens to fill up on some much-needed oxygen.

Have you ever wondered how many other species rely on the beaver building its dam and creating a small lake? Actually, the beaver pond ultimately serves as a “dinner table”—for just about every species that flies, walks, swims or crawls—and plays an important factor in the future of all wildlife.

Murray Martin is a former Ontario conservation officer and a longstanding member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada.

Scouts Yukon meetings begin the first week of September Co-ed programs for boys, girls and young adults • Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7) • Scouts (ages 11-14) • Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) • Venturer Scouts (ages 14-17) • Rover Scouts (ages 18-26) • Volunteers (all ages welcome!)

For Scouts Yukon updates, follow us at facebook.com/ScoutsYukon Find a group near you, and register now at scouts.ca

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED the

21st Annual FARO Open

Archer /Cathro & Assoc.

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Sunrise Service Centre

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Twin Peaks Construction

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Total North Communications

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Metro Chrysler

Trans North Helicopters

All West Glass

Coal Mine Campground

Midnight Sun Drilling

The Feed Store

AON Reed Stenhouse

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VanGorda Enterprises

A-1 Delivery

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Northern Industrial Sales

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AFAB

Dave’s Trophy

Northern Lights Optometry

Wildstone Construction

Ashley Home Store

Discovery Store

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EDI Environmental

Parsons Inc

Whitehorse Motors

BDO Canada

Fountain Tire

Pelly Construction

Whitehorse Subaru

Bobcat/Doosan/MacPherson Rentals

GP Distributing

PR Services

Yukon Brewing

Guillevin

Save-On-Foods

Yukon Energy

Bonanza Market

Home Hardware

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TEAMS! YOU ARE ALL WINNERS TO US...

AND HERE ARE THE ACTUAL ONES: 1ST PLACE - The Faro Pigs - Chris Christinger, Sam Anderson, Pat Russell 2ND PLACE - Dave and the Krusers - Dave Kruse, Taylor Fetterley, Calvin Charlie Andrew Staples 3RD PLACE - Chuck and the Canucks - Russell Truman, Dean Holmes, Taylor Shorty, Chuck Bresland Highest Score/Most Honest Sponsorship by Fountain Tire Best Kept Secret

Hole in One round 1 Hole #8 $21,000.00 donated by Strawman no winner

Closest to the Pin round 1 Hole #1 sponsored by Mic Mac Toyota Men’s - Trevor Ellis of Fairway to Heaven - 128” from the pin.

Ladies - Elaine Darling of Twin Peaks - 74.5” from pin.

Hole in One round 2 Hole #8 Polaris Ranger Side by Side donated

by Checkered Flag Recreation - no winner

- Larissa Korns, Nathan Schultz, Kate Odgers, Carolyn Westberg

Longest Drive round 2 Hole #5 sponsored by Kilrich Men’s - Chris Christinger of The Faro Pigs.

Ladies - Janet Zral of The Birdie Bunch

Subsidiary prize sponsored by Inspired Interiors Ron MacLennan of The East Coast Hackers - 588” from the pin.

Subsidiary prize sponsored by Guillevin Taylor Shorty of Chuck and the Canucks - 241.25 “ from the pin.

Harry Meers Trophy - closest to the pin round 2 in 2 shots Hole #9 sponsored by Castle Rock Enterprises - Tiff and the Boys - Murray Reid, Tiffaney Bogaard, Dan Bakke, Arron Burney - 14.25” from the pin.

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the FARO Golf Club’s 21st Annual Tournament, whether by playing in the tournament, attending the dinner or concession or by providing donations. A special THANK YOU to the businesses who sponsored the special holes and the Town of Faro staff who did a great job of set up and supported us in so many ways. The biggest THANK YOU to our fabulous volunteers – without you we would not have been able to put on this fabulous tournament that everyone has said was the best ever. Hope to see everyone again next year for what we hope will be a record turnout of 50 teams for 50 Years of Faro!!!

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beautiful sunset from the middle of the lake.

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A Message from the Minister Welcome to a new school year! The yellow buses are back on the roads, and school grounds are lively with staff and students’ excitement for the new school year. Our teachers are leading students to new challenges in sciences, math, languages,

Safety reminders •

safely! Slow down and watch for

sports, music, arts, trades and outdoor education.

A warm welcome to our new and returning School Council members. Your work will help set the direction for our schools.

School zones are in effect: Drive children.

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Stop for school buses: Drivers must stop when buses are

Families, your School Council is there to listen to your ideas and to help when you

stopped and signaling so that

have concerns. Getting in touch with your School Council members is a great way

students can get on and off the

to find out how to get involved in your child’s education.

bus safely.

Yukon’s redesigned curriculum is helping students develop the skills they need

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Teach your children road safety:

to succeed in life. Congratulations to our staff for continuing their own learning

Show them the safest routes

journey to modernize our education system. More hands-on learning, finance and

to walk, and remind them to

career education in all grades makes school meaningful and interesting.

watch out for cars.

Everyone in education is working toward reconciliation and supporting the Calls

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Bus safety: Talk to your children

to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and students

about how to stay safe around

are involved in this process. Students are learning more about Yukon First Nations’

school buses.

ways of knowing and doing, and Yukon First Nations language, history and culture.

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Emergency plans: Your

In preparation for the new school year, schools have been modernizing their

school will soon send home

emergency plans to ensure everyone is safe. When your school sends home its

information about school

emergency information, please take a moment to review the details so that we

emergency plans. These plans

can all be prepared for any unexpected events.

will tell you what will happen

I wish you all a safe, exciting and rewarding 2018-19 school year!

if there is an emergency evacuation or other urgent situations.

Hon. Tracy-Anne McPhee Minister of Education

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