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What’s Inside Bullet Hole Bagels ................. 2 Living With Wildlife ............... 4 Yukon Culinary Festival .......... 5 Yukon Gardens ..................... 6 The Big Squeeze 2019 ........... 9

Hand rolling bagels and preparing them in store

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The rotating weekly special is always a delightful combination of both quirky and delicious ingredients. Past offerings have included the Lady Marmalade, with housemade marmalade, baked prosciutto crisps, and Ile-aux-Gru aged cheddar (supplied by Bullet Hole’s neighbor, Cultured Fine Cheese) and the Rick Reuben, made with locally smoked meat from Stacey’s Butcher Block, Emmental Swiss cheese from Cultured, housemade sauerkraut and Dijon aioli.

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Four days full of food and family fun

Eating, cooking and learning about homegrown products

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he Yukon Culinary Festival will show that the territory has a lot to offer when it comes to food. The line-up of events includes everything food lovers could dream off, from cooking over an open fire, to a family lunch at Horse Haven Ranch.

The Festival will kick off on Aug. 1 at the newly renovated MacBride Museum. There will be food from Yukon-based chefs, including Dona Novekosky of Klondike Rib and Salmon and Katie Thom of Lulu’s Lunch Truck.

Guests will enjoy live music from The Shaggy Manes and there will be a photo booth with fun Yukon costumes.

If you’re keen on learning how to cook like a chef, come to the cooking demos at Fireweed Market, also happening on Thursday.

Local chef and author Miche Genest will demonstrate how to cook with Yukon products.

On Aug. 2, visitors can travel back in time on board the S.S. Klondike. Chef Carson Schiffkorn will create canapes that will transport guests back to the 1950s when the S.S. Klondike was a cruise ship.

The festival, established by the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon, has been operating since 2013. Eric Pateman, founder and president of Edible Canada, has been involved with the festival for many years. He’s excited to help showcase Yukon cuisine.

“For years we have worked to produce events in the Yukon that generate a strong sense of Northern food culture and put the spotlight on local ingredients. We are excited and look forward to celebrating local,” he said.

One of the highlights will be the family lunch on Aug. 3 at Horse Haven Ranch. Guests will learn about local meat while enjoying lunch. Menu selection includes a tasting of Horse Haven Beef (three breeds), side of beef smoked and roasted in hay, fire-roasted whole farmed wild-type boar, Icy Waters Arctic char tempura and plantbased dishes.

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The Yukon Culinary Festival hosted a farm lunch event at the Circle D Ranch as part of the 2018 event Makarchuck, said there will also be open fire cooking. Horse Haven’s website says the company supplies grass-fed-meat. For the feeding, the farm gets its hay from B.C. and Alberta.

There will also be music, activities for the kids (sack races, tomato slingshot, egg on a spoon race), farm tours, a cash bar, kidfriendly non-alcoholic beverage choices and much more. Kids 10 and under are free.

Another highlight will be the Feasting and Foraging event at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on Aug. 3, said Makarchuck. There will be open fire cooking and cooking from guest chef Chris Whittaker of Quaaout Lodge in B.C. The lodge is located on First Na-

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rowing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, and during his high school days, no one knew Lorne Metropolit’s name.

But they did know that he was Mac Metropolit’s son and he did good landscaping work. So, he was known as “Mac’s son” and if anyone needed a tree planted, a hole dug or a lawn planted, they would call Mac’s son.

Metropolit got the horticulture bug from his grandmother.

He started working with soil and plants as ‘Mac’s son’ and the love of growing has been in his blood ever since. That love has resulted in a 34-year career in the Yukon as the owner and operator of Yukon Gardens. Metropolit doesn’t have a horticultural degree, but has taken every course he could since opening the Gardens, studied on his own and has brought up consultants to fine tune their growing abilities at Yukon Gardens.

Sitting in his tiny office in the new vegetable production facility, Metropolit recounts the early days of Yukon Gardens.

“I created Yukon Gardens in 1985. The area was solid bush and there was no road access or car wash or veterinary clinic. The first access off what was then South Access Road was created by our business to access the gardens.

We started out as a botanical show garden, but the Hamilton Boulevard extension cut through it and those days were over. We lived in a small trailer on the property for

12 years before we moved into what is now the veterinary clinic.

We lived there for 18 years before selling it.”

The long hours are the biggest challenge for this type of business according to Metropolit.

“You have to be willing to work seven days a week. Horticultural plants need to be taken care of daily, just like feeding chickens or cattle. Not many people are willing to do that. I could be working here 10 to 12 hours a day. We are always on the lookout for insects and disease. As an example of the precautions we take, staff who work in the greenhouse twenty feet away [from the new vegetable production facility] are not allowed in this facility and the staff who work in the vegetable production facility are not allowed in that greenhouse; all because of concern about bugs and disease.”

The question about whether he gets four or five months off in the winter is greeted with an emphatic - no!

Metropolit notes that the new vegetable production greenhouse facility operates for most of the year, and there is plenty of paperwork to do in the winter, such as the ordering of flowers and vegetable seeds because so many new varieties come out every year. For example, there are probably 70 different varieties of white petunias and they have to be checked out to see which ones are best for our climate.

Metropolit noted that when he takes a holiday in January, he always takes his computers with him so he can do research on seed varieties, prepare quotes for the City flower order, and prepare quotes for landscaping requests that are coming in.

But how is Yukon Gardens continuing to grow?

The new vegetable production facility is,  according to Metropolit, high tech, state-of-theart and one of the best equipped greenhouses in Canada.

“The boiler system is the heart of the facility. It operates on burning wood chips from Haines Junction. The system is so well designed, there is almost zero pollution. If it wasn’t for the steam, you wouldn’t know it was here.”

When asked about the challenges of running a nursery north of sixty, Metropolit noted the lower night time temperatures, the heating required and the higher heating costs. Heating costs are why they switched to the biomass heating for the new vegetable production facility.

“The new vegetable production facility is expanding our business big time. For example, we can now provide the Whitehorse grocery stores with cucumbers continuously, where previously, there were gaps where we had none available. It’s all about farming.

It’s a business. We need to make adjustments and usually measure production per square meter.”

Responding to a question about what he is most proud of, Metropolit, highlighted the new biomass vegetable production facility,

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Yukon Gardens burns wood chips from Haines Junction to run the vegetable production facility most of the year Fresh tomatoes grown in the new vegetable production facility  the fact that they’re one of the few garden centers in town that grows most of their own bedding plants and that they are having more weddings than ever in ‘The Wedding Gardens.’ According to Metropolit, there are a lot of people in town who got married here and their kids come by and want to get married here too.

When Lorne Metropolit is ready to take it easy, Yukon Gardens will remain in the family.

“My youngest daughter Kelsey got a Kinesiology degree, but she wasn’t happy with that direction, so she took the Olds College horticultural program and got a twoyear horticultural diploma. Someday, but not too soon, she will operate the business.

PHOTOS: courtesy of Yukon Gardens “But I will be here for quite a few years yet. I am very proud of the gardens. I put in a lot of hours, but I love my job.”

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“No, we don’t need a dog” had long been the response of her dad, Sean, to her constant requests for a puppy.

Secord had been asking for four or five years, ever since her childhood dog, Pogo, died at age 20.

When her mother and stepdad bred their dogs, Secord decided it was her chance. The father is a purebred German shepherd and the mom is a grand ol’ mix of rottweiler, pit bull, golden lab, beagle and German short-haired pointer.

Tricks? Already? Yep. Sienne hit the pavement running when it comes to puppy training. At just six months old, little Kahlua already knows “touch,” (she touches her nose to your hand) “middle,” (she runs between your legs from behind then looks up at you) ”sit,” and “lay down.” She’s also been crate trained and will start formal puppy classes this fall.

“I wanted to put in all the work to have a really good dog. My aunt is a vet and she helps me with some of the training. When I brought her home, I ordered a puppy training book on Amazon. I also follow this

Sienne fell harder. The brown and black pup, with its ears that can’t decide if they want to be perky or floppy, was her dream come true.

“I wanted a puppy for so long and I’m obsessed with her. She’s my favourite thing in the world.”

Her Dad really is smitten with Kahlua and offered to keep her during Sienne’s first year, when she’ll be living in residence. In year two, she plans to rent a dog-friendly house with friends.

Further down the road she wants to adopt a rescue dog who would benefit from Lua’s solid training.

Sienne named her Kahlua, with Lua as a nickname. She also calls her

Right now, she said the biggest challenge of puppy ownership has been “mom guilt.”

Sienne laughed, recounting how, the first time she went out of town, she left Kahlua with her brother and sister-in-law.

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“Yeah. That first six months, if you put in that work, they are going to be a good dog,” she said.

“I was driving them crazy, I was checking in like every hour.”

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Getting bigger One thing that impressed me about Sienne is her aspirations. This girl is going places and she’s got a plan.

One that includes Kahlua. She’ll be completing grade 12 this upcoming school year (she’s happy to have several spares in which she’ll be able to go home and play with Lua) and then she’s going to take psychology at UBC in Kelowna.

“I feel like I put in an order for a puppy from the mamma dog.

I wanted the same markings as her, but the body of the dad, and I wanted her to have short hair ... and she delivered!”

Sienne strategically took home her puppy, (the runt of nine) during March break so she could devote one hundred per cent of her time to the pooch.

Coincidentally, her father was away, but she insisted that he fell in love with Kahlua as soon as he got home.

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Until Jul 31 Underlying Structures by Basia Barb Hinton Northern Front Studio Paintings & Prints - A Sound/Writing/Painting Collaboration by the Mobius Collective.

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Until Aug 24 Echo of the Spirit Voice by Ann Smith and Brian Walker Yukon Arts Centre Ann Smith is a respected Kwanlin Dun First Nation elder who specializes in the Ravenstail style of traditional weaving. Brian Walker, who is married to Ann, uses copper as an artistic medium to highlight First Nations culture and stories.

Until Aug 24 Goodbye by Sonya KelliherCombs Yukon Arts Centre Goodbye is a memorial to those whom have lost their lives to suicide. This personal and deeply wounding experience has affected nearly every person we know.

Until Aug 27 Yukon Nature - An Inspiring Journey by Ayla Smith Northern Front Studio Discover her art and poetry. This young Teslin artist will surprise you.

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Until Sept 30 Fossil Favourites from Across Canada Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre View this amazing exhibit of notable fossils from 11 different places all across Canada.

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Thu Aug 1 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Thu Aug 1 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Thu Aug 1 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 1 Yukon Culinary Festival: Cooking Demos 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Learn about local Yukon food, buy delicious treats and celebrate this beautiful part of Canada with us.

Thu Aug 1 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Aug 1 Yukon Culinary Festival Welcome Party 7:00 PM MacBride Museum An evening of libations from Yukon Brewing, food from iconic Klondike Rib and Salmon and Lulu’s Lunch Truck, and live music Hayley Warden and band Shaggy Manes.

Thu Aug 1 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Aug 2 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Fri Aug 2 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Fri Aug 2 Cocktails, Costumes and Canapes 6:00 PM S.S.Klondike Live music, tasty bites by Chefs Carson and Troy of Inn on the Lake, cocktails by Yukon Spirits, Tickets online.

Fri Aug 2 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more.

Sat Aug 3 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Sat Aug 3 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Sat Aug 3 2020 Race Sign Up Day & BarkFest - Yukon 1:00 PM Yukon Quest International Assn Meet your favourite mushers, mingle with other Yukon Quest fans and show off your own pooch in a series of contests. All welcome! Call 668-4711 or email yukonoperations@yukonquest.com for more info.

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Sat Aug 3 Weekly Sungazing 2:00 PM RASC Yukon Centre Observatory We welcome everyone to observe the Sun with us. We only use specialty filtered astronomical telescopes for safe solar viewing.

Sat Aug 3 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sat Aug 3 Feasting and Foraging 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Featuring local Yukon based chefs, enjoy light refreshments outside by the fire while you watch the chefs work their magic and cook for you over the fire.

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Sat Aug 3 Boggs Fundraiser 6:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon DJ Carlos and Guests rock an 80s themed dance party Sun Aug 4 YHMA Vintage & Antiques Sales 10:00 AM LePage Park Vintage collectibles, and antique sale will feature an array of Vintage objects, books, and collectible art and crafts plus much more.

Sun Aug 4 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Sun Aug 4 Family Fun Farm Lunch 1:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Enjoy a lunch of local meats and produce while learning about how they were raised and grown.Tickets online.

Sun Aug 4 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun Aug 4 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 PM Arts Underground Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional.

Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session. Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model.

Mon Aug 5 Tips for Safe Travel in Bear Country with WildWise Yukon 9:00 AM Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre Includes showing of Staying Safe in Bear Country video and a bear spray demonstration. Email info@ wildwise.ca or call 335-5212 for more info.

Mon Aug 5 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-6686280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-6334576 Mon Aug 5 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Mon Aug 5 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Aug 5 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail. com Mon Aug 5 Available Light Cinema: The Biggest Little Farm 6:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre The back-to-nature doc that follows two dreamers and their beloved dog when they trade their tiny L.A. apartment for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. 92 min.

Mon Aug 5 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon Aug 5 Available Light Cinema: The Dead Don’t Die 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre In the sleepy small town of Centerville, something’s not quite right. 104 min..

Tue Aug 6 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Tue Aug 6 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 6333463.

Tue Aug 6 Workshop - Wrap Around Baby Booties 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Participants will learn how to cut your own pattern and the steps of sewing it, to create a functional and memorable traditional craft, includes all materials. To register call 456-5322 or email interpreter@kdcc.ca Tue Aug 6 Tarot Tuesdays 6:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Choose a time for your 15-minute reading and sign-up on the sign-up sheet near the Tarot booth. Cocktail specials: Twist of Fate, The Crystal High Ball, and Mystic Sangria! Also featured a fresh tapas menu.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Jul 31 123, Rhyme with Me 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Circle time with your baby or toddler, sing, make music, read stories and have fun!. 0-30 months. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 31 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun childparent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 31 Family Literacy Centre at Arts in the Park 12:00 PM LePage Park Story time and the book bike! Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 31 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 Jul 31 McIntyre Field Sports 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Equipment and food are provided! Consent form is required. Call 3348718 for more info. .

Thu Aug 1 Grandparent and Me! Ages 4 - 6 years 10:00 AM Shipyards Park A fun program where grandparents and kids can come together, meet other grandfamilies, and create new and exciting memories. To register call 668 8360, or register online Thu Aug 1 Family Literacy Centre at the Fireweed Market 4:00 PM Pioneer Hotel Activities, games and crafts for all ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu Aug 1 Warhammer Evenings 4:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Thursday Fri Aug 2 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Aug 2 Potluck Play 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Enjoy various hands-on activities inspired by stories such as crafts, painting, food and play. All ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Aug 2 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri Aug 2 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Fri Aug 2 Going Batty in Whitehorse 9:30 PM Chadburn Lake Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring flashlights. Meet at the gazebo at the end of Chadburn Lake Road Sat Aug 3 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 AM Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give. Call 633-4903 for more information.

Sat Aug 3 Kookasoon Day on the Water and BBQ 12:00 PM Inclusion Yukon Bring your Canoes, inflatable toys and your buckets for Sandcastles. All ages and all people welcome!

Mon Aug 5 Canoe Kids Summer Camp 12:00 AM Schwatka Lake Week-long programs, No experience is needed and participants work at their own pace to develop paddling skills. If camps are full, email info@flatwaternorth.ca to be added to a wait list.

Mon Aug 5 Little Explorers 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Explore the outdoors and natural world through investigation and play. For all ages.

Call 668-8698 for more details.

Mon Aug 5 Kitchen Takeover - Cooking with the Little House 1:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Learn kitchen basics and how to read a recipe. Take home your own recipe book and show off your skills to family and friends!

All supplies provided. Ages 9-14. Call 6673668 or email whitehorse.library@gov.yk.ca to register.

Tue Aug 6 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun childparent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Aug 6 Fantastic Fibres 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Experiment with a variety of fibres through stories, crafts and tutorials in fibre arts.

For all ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Aug 6 Knee High Nature 10:30 AM Robert Service Campground New naturebased activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids ages 4 to 6, Call 6678291 for more info.

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Tue Aug 6 Teen Cooking Class - Breakfast for the Older Kids 1:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. 633-2665 Suitable for ages 12-15, Teens learn to make quick, healthy breakfast items. Call or email for more info or register online.

Tue Aug 6 Free Super Smash 7:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed Jul 31 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Aug 1 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Aug 1 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Sat Aug 3 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Mon Aug 5 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome.

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

Tue Aug 6 Homeowner Information Session 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Are you interested in being a Habitat for Humanity Yukon homeowner? Application packages will be provided at the information sessions.No registration required.

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 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 205 Black Street Suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Contact Monica: monica@whatsupyukon.com, 667-2910 ext. 2

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Draw will take place in January 2020, with the winner announced in our Jan 29 issue.

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July 31, 2019

2018 Big Squeeze Lemonade Stand at Seasons

When life hands you lemons ...

… have a drink of lemonade on August 7

by Angela Krueger and the Yukon Transportation Museum

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wo Yukon organizations are making lemonade centre stage this summer. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon is hosting the second annual Big Squeeze Lemonade Stand Competition and the Yukon Transportation Museum is sharing Klondike Gold Rush history with a lemony twist.

The museum has taken to referring to the time before and after the completion of the White Pass & Yukon Route railway as “Before Lemons” and “After Lemons.”

Prior to completion of the route, it could take months for lemons (which generally keep for less than a few weeks) to reach Dawson City. The railroad was

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completed on July 29, 1900: this marked the first opportunity to deliver fresh lemons to the Yukon.

The first fresh lemonade in Dawson City was advertised 117 years ago by McDonalds’ Saloon in 1902.

Take a moment and compare that feat of transportation—including shipping by rail, trail and ship— with the simplicity of being able to pluck a lemon off the grocery store shelf today.

Dawson City was a fancy city in the early 1900s and it had the latest in just about everything.

Those with the means revelled in it all, sometimes blowing their money as quickly as they made it, including on fresh lemonade. Im-

agine yourself in Dawson City on a soporific afternoon 117 years ago, with mosquitoes buzzing, alders shimmering and that sweet, icy lemonade waiting for the next lucky strike miner.

Join the Yukon Transportation Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m. on the Lemonade Tour, a look at the economic, social and medical context and supply chain of this early moment of “After Lemons.” You will be horrified at the details around the suffering involved with scurvy. But you’ll relax as you find out about the many indigenous Yukon plants that offer an abundance of vitamin C, including rosehips, spruce and pine needles, cloudberries, dandelions and chickweed.

And afterwards, visitors will join in squeezing a few lemons and enjoying a delightfully icy tart lemonade.

A partner of the Yukon Transportation Museum, BBBSY,is also having a lemon-themed event again this year with The Big Squeeze lemonade stand competition happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 7. Local businesses and organizations who register a team make their own lemonade recipe and set up a stand outside (or inside) their workplace where they sell their lemonade to the public by donation to BBBSY. The 2018 Big Squeeze winner was Lumel Studios. Additional lemonade stands were located at BMO, Well-Read Books, Seasons, Paradise Alley, Challenge Disability Resource Group, BYTE, RE/ MAX Action Realty (last year’s top fundraisers) and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon office next to LePage Park. Save-On-Foods is helping out again this year by donating lemons for competitors to make their lemonades from scratch. With nine teams participating last year, Yukoners donated $4,000 to support youth mentoring programs. To set up a stand, let Big Brothers Big Sisters know

by Aug. 5 by calling 668-7911 or emailing bbbsyukon@gmail.com, and get yourself registered.

Mayor Dan Curtis and members of the BBBSY team awarding the 2019 Big Squeeze Trophy to Lumel PHOTO: courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon

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July 31, 2019

Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

Charred corn and asparagus tacos

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armers’ markets, backyard barbeques, impromptu get-togethers, camping trips—these are what make a summer special. But they also fill your fridge with a mashup of ingredients without any sort of plan or direction. Tacos are a great option for making use of these popular summer ingredients. Adding pickled banana peppers adds acidity and spice, so if you don’t have a half-eaten jar leftover from some gathering, try adding a few splashes of an acidic hot sauce. Cholula or tabasco would both work. Makes 4 tacos

INGREDIENTS

❑ 2 Tbsp butter ❑ 16 asparagus stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces

❑ 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed

❑ 2 Tbsp pickled banana peppers, coarsely chopped

❑ 3 scallions, sliced Corn and asparagus

❑ Salt and pepper, to PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

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1 paragus, corn, banana peppers and half the sliced scallions. Cook, tossing often until Melt butter in a large nonstick pan over high heat. When butter has melted, add as-

corn begins to char and pop, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and hold while you toast the tortillas.

2 minute per side. Remove from heat and divide corn mixture between tortillas. Top with Place the pan back over high heat and toast the tortillas in a single layer, about 1 sour cream and reserved scallions

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A tasting tour of Portugal

by Lillian Nakamura Maguire

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’m not a real connoisseur of fine dining, but I do enjoy trying out new tastes and exploring local foods, especially when I’m travelling. Portugal provided lots of opportunity for that when my friend and I went there in late March and early April.

I had heard about the Ribiera Market in Lisbon and we explored it on our first morning.

There was a scary-looking dead fish eyeing me in the fish market section. (We later learned it was a black swordfish, a tasty white fish.) We ventured into the large food court with an assortment of medium priced to high-end food choices. With the barrage of new sights and sounds, I was overwhelmed by all the choices. I had my mouth ready for some seafood and opted for seared scallops topped with a mango sauce. They were pricey at 10 Euros for three large scallops, but very tasty.

That evening we headed to the neighbourhood grocer located near our guesthouse and picked up some local cheese and sampler bottles of port wine. We asked the shop owner if she could recommend a good restaurant with some local dishes. She engaged two young men, one of whom spoke English, and, after further discussion with them and another eavesdropping customer, we 1 settled on a nearby restaurant.

One thing to remember is that appetizers of cheese, olives, patés and bread brought to the table before you order is not free. I had a simply prepared grilled tuna with side of potatoes, carrots and spinach, and glass of house wine. It was all very tasty and reasonable at 18 Euros.

We loved heading to the local markets where there was an array of colours–growing plants, beautiful tropical fruits such as loquats, kiwi, papaya and mango, fish that we didn’t recognize, local cheeses, olives, dried herbs, and dried fruit and nuts. The dried fruits, nuts, olives and cheese made 6 a delicious snack or light lunch on our travels. In Tavira, on the southern coast of Portugal, my friend bought some insomniac tea to take home. The proprietor mixed it up from various baskets on display in her stall.

Food Favourites

Whenever we needed a break, we stopped for café au lait and pastel de nata (custard tart) available throughout Portugal. My

friend was the taste-tester and gave them a rating from 1 to 10.

We never got below 7 and managed a few times to reach the gold standard. The best had a light touch to the pastry and a creamy custard filling. We saw people heading off to work with a shot of coffee and a tart.

Another favourite that became a regular treat was freshly squeezed orange juice. In Portugal they have these wonderful juicer machines where whole oranges are thrown into the machine. We also bought fresh oranges that you had to eat over the kitchen sink, or with several napkins as they were dripping with the sweetesttasting juice.

One of the best meals was at

From paté to port wine

naan bread. I had a Cobra beer. All of this cost only 25 Euros for the two of us. We opted for an early dinner and there were no other customers, so we had an interesting conversation with the Southeast Asian waiter and staff about their difficult life as immigrants in Portugal. At the end of the meal, we got to see the tandoori oven and meet the chef and other staff.

It was a wonderful ending to our stay in Tavira, a place I’d highly recommend.

We took a side trip to Evora, in central Portugal, east of Lisbon and enjoyed some traditional dishes for lunch with our tour guide. He explained that many of the dishes evolved from using the “leftovers” and less desirable cuts

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where we broke bread into the bottom of the bowl and poured the soup over it. It had a light, delicate flavour that our guide told us was made from dogfish, a type of small shark.

Another traditional dish that our tour guide ordered had an unusual combination of pork and small neck clams, and is called carne de porco à Alentejana. It was served in a two-tier clay dish with another pork dish that I think was barbequed.

We had hoped to taste grilled sardines, but unfortunately it was not the season for them. We did have a tasty sardine paté. Of course sardines were available in those beautifully decorated tins you find for sale in the tour-

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stew with bits of sausage, white beans, potatoes and onions in the stew. I thought it was rather bland. On a cool, rainy evening I enjoyed a delicious kale soup with chorizo and a dollop of olive oil swirled on top.

Of course, being in Portugal one has to taste the port wine.

Most evenings we enjoyed our port wine samplers before bedtime. The port winery tour in Porto provided lots of information on the various styles of port and the tastings of three selections left us a bit light-headed. It was unfortunate I had no room in my suitcase to take a bottle home!

The meal that I enjoyed the most was a steamed, seafood dish. Cataplana is named for the copper-plated, wok-shaped pan in which it was cooked.

The dish contained crayfish, mussels, clams, prawns and squid for 13 Euros. My friend and I shared a tomato, mozzarella and arugula salad.

We later discovered that the restaurant was known for its homemade pasta alla forma, but I was more interested in tasting as much fish and seafood as possible, so didn’t regret my choice.

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1: Scary looking black swordfish 2: Clams and pork combination in carne de porco à Alentejana 3: Porto wine tasting; 4. Cafe au lait and Pastel de nata (custard tart) 5: Cataplana - steamed seafood dish; 6: Fish Bread soup an Indian tandoori restaurant in Tavira called the Kohinoor. We had chicken with mango sauce, aloo gobi curry (a cauliflower and potato dish) and freshly made garlic

of meat or fish that were available to people. Our guide, who worked as a sommelier in France, ordered a lovely red wine to start. This was followed with fish bread soup

I think that Canadians could learn a lot from the Portuguese about eating and cooking locally available foods. They make full use of their local ingredients while they’re in season.

Fresh tomatoes, greens, and other produce were readily available and utilized in salads and soups. Creamy local cheeses made from goat, sheep and cow’s milk provided lots of choices. All the food was simply prepared, used local ingredients and gave true meaning to “slow food.” We enjoyed quiet conversation, without the blare of music in restaurants and cafes and we never felt rushed to leave. No cell phones interrupting the joy of eating and the company of friends. Great lessons that PHOTOS: Lillian some of our restaurants need Nakamura Maguire to take into consideration.

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Interview with the raven Mythology #5

Doug Sack: Do you solemnly swear the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you Odin?

Joe Ben Raven: Gurgle. (Yes.) Sack: State your full name for the record, please.

JBR: Joseph Benjamin Raven.

Sack: Age? JBR: 793 Moons, give or take.

Sack: That’s roughly 61 years.

JBR: Is it?

Sack: Where were you hatched?

JBR: In the high northern tundra, close to the Arctic Circle. My flock was following the Porcupine caribou herd when I cracked the eggshell and dazzled them with my charismatic presence. I was their first hatchling in five years and they were happy to see me. My brother and three sisters showed up right behind me. We had normal chicklet experiences while growing up, including being rude and rowdy gang members.

Sack: So why did you pick me to be the one to speak with?

JBR: I didn’t pick anything. I was just looking for something to eat that day on the Dempster when you suddenly started talking to me. I couldn’t have been more surprised. My father told me our flock had been looking for a “raven talker” for over 700 years, but you were the first to show up. It was big news in the raven world when you and I started talking.

Sack: Why? JBR: To set the record straight!

You crazy humans with your endless wars, gold rushes and haywire religious beliefs have painted us

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by Joe Ben Raven via Doug Sack over the centuries as some kind of evil bird, harbingers of death, disease and doom, instruments of the macabre side of life.

Sack: Poe didn’t help either.

JBR: Poe schmoe. He wasn’t one per cent of it. We tried to make contact with him, by the way, in about 1845 when he made us famous, but he was too drunk and grieving his wife’s death. He was a mess at the end of his short life. Nevermore, my ass.

Sack: Who do you blame for your sordid, grisly and disgusting reputation?

JBR: It just comes with being an aggressive scavenger. Of course we were always seen on bloody battlefields after a war. That’s called “party time” to a raven. We love raw meat and you humans are the tastiest of all mammals, by far.

Sack: Really? Which humans were the best eating in history?

JBR: Our elders say Mongolians.

Our favourite human ever was Genghis Khan, who massacred millions on the Asian Steppes, then left them for us and the wolves to clean up. That man knew how to put out a spread. Life has never been that good since. They like to say his grave was never found and it never will be because we attended his “sky burial” and ate him.

Sack: How long will ravens live?

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how to put on a spread.”

JBR: As long as it takes to clean up the planet after you sloppy humans are dead and gone. Har har.

Sack: Do ravens really mate for life?

JBR: What does “mate” mean?

Sack: Marry. One male, one female, fall in love, make little birdies, spend your lives together like

us how big ravens create little ravens?

JBR: What happens in the nest stays in the nest.

Sack: OK. What’s your favourite colour?

JBR: That’s a tough one. I’ll go with black.

Sack: What’s your favourite pastime other than eating human flesh?

JBR: High altitude soarDoug gets up close ing on windy days. Just close your eyes and and personal with let the wind carry you a raven in this away. It’s the best high “interview” of them all.

Sack: What are the others?

JBR: Half frozen engine oil from bulldozers and trucks is quite a buzz and lasts for 10 hours.

And any fermented berries in late summer and early autumn, what you humans call getting drunk. I’ve always PHOTO: Donar Reiskoffer via Wikimedia Commons been fond of fermentation. It’s like magic.

Boring, tasteless little berries sudnorthern lovebirds? denly turn into rocket fuel! I love JBR: Who told you that? to climb high and dive drunk.

Sack: Everybody.

JBR: Marriage is a human invention Sack: Other than ravens, what are and humans haven’t been around your favourite birds? very long. We were here before JBR: That’s a personal call but I the dinosaurs. We pair up for sur- like eagles and owls, two fellow vival and hunting reasons, not pro- scavengers which are also birds of prey. Nothing else hunts at night creation.

Sack: So where do all the little quite like an owl. They’re impressive, hunt all night and sleep all birdies come from?

JBR: A giant black stork bigger day, just the opposite of us. I also than an ostrich delivers them to like all the cute little songbirds that show up in spring. I have a the good ravens on All Birds Day. Sack: You aren’t going to tell secret fantasy to be an Arctic tern

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who migrates every year from here to Antarctica. Those suckers can lock their wings at high altitudes in the wind currents and sleep while they’re flying! Can’t even imagine doing that. I’d run into a tree for sure. Hummingbirds blow my mind too.

Sack: There are 18,000 species of birds in the world. Do you have any idea how many of them are ravens?

JBR: Nine.

Sack: How many in North America?

JBR: Two. We are called Corvus Corax, common raven, and the white-necked Chihuahuan ravens in southwest USA and Mexico. We call them snowbirds because of their weird white collar. Almost as silly-looking as magpies, who we call Oreos.

Sack: Least favourite bird?

JBR: That’s easy: Seagulls in general and Jonathon Livingston Seagull in particular.

Sack: Why? JBR: The key word is “Kleptoparasitism” but don’t get me started!

I’ll tell you next time. Gotta find something to eat now. First things first.

Sack: Thank you for this.

JBR: No, Grrrronku.

Doug Sack’s grandchildren, aged eight, 10 and 12, are now saying “Grrrronku” instead of “thank you” because it’s totally kiddiecool in the Yukon to talk like a raven. Are we having fun yet?

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Carey shares an odd tale of the avoiding the law in the North PHOTO: Pixabay

No blues for this bootlegger You win some, you win some

by Carey Marshall

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ne afternoon, in the mid70s in Inuvik, I was looking for some oddball thing for my vehicle. I looked almost everywhere and then I decided to go see John, a local who owned one of the taxi companies. I can’t remember if he helped me out or not, but I remember I stayed for awhile and shot the breeze with him.

Somewhere along the way, he mentioned that his wife, Beth, and her sister were out shopping for clothes. I asked him what the occasion was. He said they needed the clothes to go to court. Then I remembered that a few months ago, their place had been raided and Beth had been charged with bootlegging. I asked him what he thought Beth’s chances were.

When he told me his game plan,

I knew I’d show up to watch the proceedings. I love watching court cases.

The courthouse in Inuvik at that time was just a room above the post office. The prosecutor and the judge would come in from Yellowknife. I arrived at the courthouse early and grabbed a front row seat. The prosecutor was already there getting organized.

John and Beth arrived (Beth looked great in her new outfit) with an entourage of about 10.

Among them was John’s best weapon, Ted. A fancy lawyer from Yellowknife, Ted’s reputation preceded him. People in the know called him a prosecution killer. I just happened to be one of those in the know because I was once selected to be jury foreman in a murder trial where Ted acted as

defense. I got to watch him for three days and, in the end, he won.

Ted dripped so much charisma, you almost had to follow him around with a mop. I have never seen a Hollywood movie that could give a performance like him. After seeing the opening evidence from the prosecution, you could tell that the RCMP had put a lot of time and effort into getting this bust right. It was going to be an uphill battle for Beth.

The RCMP had recruited an officer from its Fort Simpson detachment, which was 500 miles south of Inuvik. The officer grew a beard and came to Inuvik to work undercover. The Fort Simpson officer testified that he went to a taxi stand that was off the side of a house and purchased a bottle of Five Star whiskey from Beth.

When the officer was cross-examined by Ted, he testified that since he was only in the taxi office, he could not tell if there was anyone else in the house. The lawyer also got him to admit that since he wasn’t in the whole house, there was a possibility that there was another person in the house who looked like Beth.

The next person to testify was the officer who conducted the raid. He testified that they

had found Five Star whiskey in the house, shortly after the Fort Simpson officer had purchased a bottle off Beth. The prosecutor then had around six cases of Five Star whiskey hauled into court and recorded into evidence. In crossexamination, Ted got the officer to confirm that there were other people in the house and the officer had to admit that there was a possibility the whiskey belonged to somebody other than Beth. The prosecution had a few other minor witnesses, then turned the case over to the defence.

Ted put Beth on the stand and she denied selling any whisky. In the cross-examination, the prosecutor didn’t make any headway with Beth. They accused and she denied. It was time for the last part of John’s plan as Ted called Beth’s sister Halley to testify. John didn’t leave anything to chance.

He had Halley dressed identical to Beth and had also sent both of the sisters to the hairdresser to get identical haircuts. The defence got Halley to explain how she was related to the case. Then Ted asked Halley where she was on the night of the raid.

Halley said she was at the taxi stand. Ted then asked her the big question, “Did Beth sell a bottle of Five Star whiskey to the undercover cop?” Halley answered, “No, she did not.” She was then asked, “Can you tell me who sold the bottle of whiskey to the officer?” Halley answered, “I did.”

Ted got Halley’s version of the story clearly established, and then turned Halley over to the prosecution. The prosecutor probed and prodded, and even threatened Halley with perjury, but never made much headway. Short little Halley was solid as a rock. She knew what she said on the stand could not be used against her.

Halley was the last witness and then it was time for closing arguments The prosecutor went over the evidence again and tried to drill home the point that dressing

the sisters alike was obvious and should be considered a stunt.

He also listed a few reasons why Halley’s testimony was suspect, and gave the floor to the defence.

Anybody that knows me will agree on one thing. I’m cheap.

Still, there’s one thing I would pay for, which is watching Ted in final arguments. Wind up the energizer bunny and watch him go. With a ton of flair, the prosecution’s evidence got shredded. Ted pointed out that the officer’s memory during cross-examination was spotty on a lot of details. He sliced, he diced. When he finished with the evidence from the other side, it was chopped up so finely it could have been used for confetti.

It didn’t take long for the judge to make his decision. Not guilty.

I bet you think with a not guilty verdict that this story is over.

Well, you’re wrong. The RCMP’s humiliation was going to go on a wee while longer. As soon as the judge rose to leave, John and four other fellas headed to the front of the courtroom, grabbed the cases of whisky and started to head out of the courtroom. The RCMP officer that was sitting with the Crown prosecutor spotted them and was livid. He told them that they couldn’t take evidence of the Crown. Luckily for the defence, the door where the judge leaves the courtroom was at least 30 feet away. With the judge only a few of steps from the door, Ted raised his voice so the judge could hear him, “Your Honour, they are trying to stop my clients from taking their property.” The judge never broke stride, he looked over his shoulder, said, “Give them their property” and, with one quick movement as fluid as a ballet dancer, he opened the door and left the room.

Carey Marshall is from Whitehorse and has lived on both sides of the mountain north of 60 for almost 50 years.

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Wed Jul 31 Bike Biathlon 6:00 PM Biathlon Range Drop in, ride four short (~2.5km) laps with three rounds of shooting.

Wed Jul 31 Summer for Adults and an Open Program 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Enjoy evening paddling with other in recreational canoes and kayaks. Email info@flatwaternorth.ca or call 3348121 for more info.

Wed Jul 31 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Contact the club online to confirm match and details prior to attending match.

Wed Jul 31 Looking for a Game? Adult Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Open to season pass holders only, email TennisYukon@ gmail.com for more info.

Thu Aug 1 Spinning with Lydia 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Thu Aug 1 Step with Lynda 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines basic to intermediate step choreography with body sculpting intervals. Participants should have some step experience. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Thu Aug 1 Archery 5:00 PM Biathlon Range Thu Aug 1 Spinning with Kelly 5:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Thu Aug 1 Adult Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu Aug 1 ASC 7:00 PM Biathlon Range Fri Aug 2 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.

Fri Aug 2 YCS Northern Adaptations Guest Hike 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Bridge Learn about how some plants and animals can survive the Yukon’s cold and dry environment. For more info: email hikes@yukonconservation.org or call 668-5678 ext 6 Fri Aug 2 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri Aug 2 Going Batty in Whitehorse 9:30 PM Chadburn Lake Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring flashlights. Meet at the gazebo at the end of Chadburn Lake Road Sat Aug 3 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 633-5245 for more info.

Sat Aug 3 Aboriginal Sport Circle 5:30 PM Biathlon Range Sun Aug 4 HIIT Circuit with Janice 10:30 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, active recovery periods, using a variety of equipment such as battle ropes, Call 633-5425 for more info.

Mon Aug 5 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Mon Aug 5 Kickboxing with LeeAnne 5:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Mon Aug 5 Looking for a Game? Adult Tennis Drop-In 6:45 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Open to season pass holders only, email TennisYukon@ gmail.com for more info.

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Wed Jul 31 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Jul 31 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 Jul 31 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting.

Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Jul 31 Level 1 Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Classes are designed for those who have had no previous exposure to yoga, but are eager to learn and start experiencing the amazing benefits of a yoga practice. Drop in any time Wed Jul 31 Elemental Meditation 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective Register online.

Wed Jul 31 Better Backs 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Increase the health of your spine (neck and back) and decrease pain and stiffness through gentle supported postures. Drop in any time Wed Jul 31 Understanding Hypnosis 8:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Educational Group Beginner’s HypnosisA simple session where Iantha explains what she’s doing as she’s doing it.

Thu Aug 1 Rise & Shine Yoga 7:00 AM Breath of Life Collective 60 minute flow class will energize you and kick-start your day. Drop in any time.

Thu Aug 1 Ladies Night at Fassy 7:00 PM FASSY an evening of fun activities and socializing for women of all ages. 393-4948 girls@ ycommunityliving.com Fri Aug 2 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Aug 2 Energy Savasana Meditation 6:00 PM Breath of Life Collective Register online.

Sat Aug 3 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

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Sat Aug 3 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Mon Aug 5 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Aug 5 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Aug 5 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Tue Aug 6 Rise & Shine Yoga 7:00 AM Breath of Life Collective 60 minute flow class will energize you and kick-start your day. Drop in any time.

Tue Aug 6 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Tue Aug 6 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Wed Aug 7 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Aug 7 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 7 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting.

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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 205 Black St suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Tue Aug 6 Spinning with Lydia 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Tue Aug 6 Archery 5:00 PM Biathlon Range Tue Aug 6 Chili & Bean Race Downriver Race 5:30 PM Rotary Peace Park For more information call Pat at 332-0990 Tue Aug 6 Spinning with Kelly 5:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Tue Aug 6 Dragon Boating 6:30 PM Schwatka Lake Dragon Boat Racing originates from China and is a great team building activity, which can also lead to personal gains in strength and flexibility. Email flatwater@yckc.ca to sign up Wed Aug 7 The Berry Interesting Walk 12:00 PM Robert Service Campground It’s berry season!

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Wed Aug 7 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Aug 7 Velocity 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Aug 7 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Aug 7 Bike Nights 5:00 PM Mount Sima Chairlift is running for mountain biking, paragliding & single panoramic chair rides Helmets mandatory, full face helmets, gloves, knee and elbow pads recommended. All bike nights are weather dependent. 668-4557 info@mountsima.com Wed Aug 7 Kickboxing with LeeAnne 5:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Aug 7 Summer for Adults and an Open Program 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Enjoy evening paddling with other in recreational canoes and kayaks. Email info@flatwaternorth.ca or call 3348121 for more info.

Wed Aug 7 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Contact the club online to confirm match and details prior to attending match.

Wed Aug 7 Looking for a Game? Adult Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Open to season pass holders only, email TennisYukon@ gmail.com for more info.

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Let’s look at exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Most agree that remaining active Easy things you can do to help endangered species. Taken from www.Endangered.org is a good cornerstone to any healthy body. We often grapple with what we 1. Learn about endangered species in your area. 2. Visit a national wildlife refuge, park or enjoy - and what we need to do. Is it cardio? Strength training? Flexibility? other open space. Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the #150 - 2237 2nd Avenue Coordination? Well let’s look at dancing. The kind of dancing where you close places where they live. 3. Make your home wildlife friendly. Reduce your use of water in your breathoflifestudio.com | 332.3569 your eyes and dance like nobody’s watching. When was the last time you home and garden. 4. Native plants provide food and shelter for native wildlife. Attracting native did that? Consider, no particular clothing, location, team, or teacher. Just Summer Schedule: June 1-August 31 insects like bees and butterflies can help pollinate your plants. 5. Herbicides and pesticides you, music and your body. What’s great about dancing is you are moving in may keep yards looking nice but they are in fact hazardous pollutants that affect wildlife at many all different directions, unlike swimming, running or biking where you are only Rise and Shine Tuesday & Thursday levels. Predators such as hawks, owls and coyotes can be harmed if they eat poisoned animals.

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There is something about staring into a Nightshades - Good? Bad? Depending on who fire that is bewitching. That is a question Daniel Rahanni Celestial Healing you speak to, we are either encouraged or discouraged Fessler, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University Energy Field Reading and Healing to eat nightshades. The reasons vary, so let’s look at some of California, Los Angeles, has explored. He thinks it is because Energy Healing for the Dying facts, bearing in mind that everyone’s body is different. This is modern adults have never learnt to control fire. Let’s look at that. the proverbial one size does NOT fit all. It has been said the Personalized Crystal Healing bags Fire has been a very important part of our survival for more that nightshades trigger inflammation, because they contain solanine. one million years. We evolved because we learned how to start it, 867-334-8470 theenergeticgrove@gmail.com There have been reports that folks who have arthritis and quit manage it and, ultimately, control it. However, in today’s electronic facebook.com/theenergeticgrove/ eating nightshades (solanin) experience less symptoms. Yet age, most modern adults have not had that experience, other another report says that there is no proof that solanine has any than starting a fire in their BBQ. If you take any other animal - we effect at all... Why not try it out for yourself? Give it time – 3 months are animals - and you drop them in the woods, their instinct kicks in and they will navigate their way in either way, and then decide for yourself. What nightshades do offer is an excellent source of fiber, the wild. Drop a typical city slicker in the woods. Do you think they will be able to start a fire without Vitamins K and B, and even potassium. Some people report allergic reactions to nightshades with a fire starter, matches or lighter? Probably not. But in societies where fire is used daily, children lose symptoms of hives, wheezing, coughing, and pale skin. If you have a reaction like this, immediately their interest at about age seven when they have mastered the art of starting, using and controlling fire. stop. Experiment, stop for two weeks and introduce a small quantity and see what happens. If “The motives that drive fire learning are only incompletely satisfied [in the West], with the result that, your health is harmed stop immediately. Lastly, it has been reported that nightshades can weaken the intestinal lining of your stomach, but these results are from animal studies. Yes, as always, throughout life, fire retains greater allure or fascination than would normally be the case,” says Fessler. experiments on animals really does not inform the effect anything will have on us, humans.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Open Daily Courthouse Gallery Atlin Courthouse Gallery Open 11am-4pm Until Sat Sep 7 The AAM Festival Headquarters Gallery AAM Festival Headquarters Gallery Browse local artwork, purchase cd’s of past performers, discover Atlin character. Open 11am-5pm +1 206-201-2526 aamfboardofdirectors@ gmail.com Wed Jul 31 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Sun Aug 4 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Aug 4 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Tue Aug 6 Horseshoes 7:00 PM Tarahne Park Everyone welcome.

Wed Aug 7 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

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

CARCROSS

Until ‘Tue Aug 20 Skydive Yukon 2019 - Make Your First Jump! Carcross Running Solo First Jump courses and offering Tandem Jumps daily by appointment. Call Jessica at the Manifest Desk for more info 250-964-8228 or email at register@ skydivebc.ca jump@skydivebc.ca Wed Jul 31 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Jul 31 Kevin Barr, Live Music 11:00 AM Carcross Commons Wed Jul 31 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed Jul 31 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Jul 31 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed Jul 31 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 1 Lianne Cranfield, Live Music 12:00 PM Carcross Commons Thu Aug 1 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 1 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 399-3321 Thu Aug 1 Open Mic Thursdays with Kevin Barr 6:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Listen to original songs and covers and take a try at open mic.

Thu Aug 1 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 1 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri Aug 2 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sat Aug 3 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sat Aug 3 Paris Pick 6:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Enjoy the melodic tones of one of the Yukon’s most colourful performers!

Sun Aug 4 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun Aug 4 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sun Aug 4 Steve Slade 5:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Sunday night dinner and music with fantastic covers of a wide variety of artists.

Mon Aug 5 CTRRC Mtng 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Aug 5 Lianne Cranfield, Live Music 12:00 PM Carcross Commons Mon Aug 5 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Aug 5 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Aug 6 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue Aug 6 Kevin Barr, Live Music 11:00 AM Carcross Commons Tue Aug 6 C/TFN Communication Team Mtng 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Aug 6 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 399-3321 Tue Aug 6 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue Aug 6 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue Aug 6 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue Aug 6 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed Aug 7 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Aug 7 Kevin Barr, Live Music 11:00 AM Carcross Commons Wed Aug 7 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed Aug 7 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Aug 7 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed Aug 7 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Aug 7 School Council 7:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building

DAWSON CITY

‘’Thu May 23-Sat Aug 24 Art Exhibit - To Talk With Others KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Through a diverse range of media, the artists reactivate the document and ultimately continue the conversation surrounding self-determination. Free and welcoming to all.

Wed Jul 31 The Beading Circle - Learn to Bead Program 1:30 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. Limited to 6 seats.

Wed Jul 31 Bannock and Wild Tea 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Try some homemade bannock and wild tea.

Wed Jul 31 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.

Thu Aug 1 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Thu Aug 1 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Join us for a short nature walk. Dress for the weather Thu Aug 1 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead.

Thu Aug 1 Karaoke 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Aug 2 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Aug 2 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Aug 2 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Aug 2 Harmonica George in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Aug 2 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Aug 3 Giovanni Castellarin Golf Tournament Dawson City Golf Course 993-2500 dawsongolf@ hotmail.ca Sat Aug 3 Dawson City Artists’ Market 11:00 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Call 993-5005, email admin@kiac.ca for more information.

Sat Aug 3 Summer Art Market 11:00 AM Dawson City Features local crafters, artists, and artisans. Next to the Farmers Market on Front Street.

Sat Aug 3 Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces.

Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat Aug 3 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Aug 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Sun Aug 4 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Aug 4 The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon Aug 5 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Aug 5 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Aug 5 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon Aug 5 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead.

Tue Aug 6 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Tue Aug 6 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at) me.com 867-993-2520 Wed Aug 7 The Beading Circle - Learn to Bead Program 1:30 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. Limited to 6 seats.

Wed Aug 7 Bannock and Wild Tea 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Try some homemade bannock and wild tea.

FARO

Wed Jul 31 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu Aug 1 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Fri Aug 2 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Aug 4 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Aug 4 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Aug 6 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Aug 7 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts

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Wed Jul 31 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Jul 31 Snack Lunch 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Jul 31 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Jul 31 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Aug 1 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Aug 1 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Aug 1 Snack Lunch 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Aug 1 Kid Yoga 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Aug 2 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri Aug 2 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Aug 2 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri Aug 2 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Aug 2 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat Aug 3 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun Aug 4 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Aug 4 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon Aug 5 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon Aug 5 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail. com Mon Aug 5 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Aug 5 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Aug 6 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Aug 6 Lego Club 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Aug 6 Snack Lunch 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Aug 6 Aquatic Rangers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Aug 6 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue Aug 6 Legion Monthly Membership Meeting at Legion Hall 6:00 PM American Legion Wed Aug 7 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Aug 7 Snack Lunch 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Aug 7 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Aug 7 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar

HAINES JUNCTION

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

Wed Jul 31 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Jul 31 Jam Session 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Come along and to make some tunes, tell a poem, do a standup comedy routine, or just listen.

Thu Aug 1 RevFest 2019 Haines Junction A time of Worship, Revival, Fun, and Community Connection.

Call 780-532-2350 for more information.

Thu Aug 1 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu Aug 1 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Aug 1 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Aug 1 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Aug 2 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Fri Aug 2 Friday Night Salmon Bake - Featuring - Major Funk & the Employment 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 6342867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information.

Sun Aug 4 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Tue Aug 6 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Aug 6 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed Aug 7 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed Aug 7 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Aug 7 Jam Session 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Come along and to make some tunes, tell a poem, do a standup comedy routine, or just listen.

Wed Aug 7 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Tue Aug 6 Summer Market 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Call 667-7083 or email lmca@ northwestel.net for more info. Mount Lorne

MARSH LAKE

Wed Jul 31 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Jul 31 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Wed Jul 31 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

Thu Aug 1 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri Aug 2 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 3 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 3 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Tue Aug 6 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Aug 6 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Aug 7 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Aug 7 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Aug 7 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Daily, Monday to Friday & Sunday, Public Swimming Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Sunday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Daily, Monday to Friday Parent and Tot Swimming 11:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Thu Aug 1 Mayo Midnight Swim 10:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre For ages 12+, enjoy a late evening swim.

Fri Aug 2 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun Aug 4 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue Aug 6 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

OLD CROW

Thu Aug 1 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Aug 4 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Aug 6 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community 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 907-9832679 for more info.

Wed Jul 31 Aerial Fabric-Open Hang 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Skagway Wed Jul 31 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Jul 31 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Jul 31 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Jul 31 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Aug 1 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu Aug 1 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu Aug 1 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Aug 2 SpinYOGA 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Aug 3 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Aug 3 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat Aug 3 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Aug 4 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Aug 5 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Aug 5 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Aug 5 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Aug 5 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Aug 5 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Aug 5 Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Tue Aug 6 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue Aug 6 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue Aug 6 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue Aug 6 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Aug 7 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Aug 7 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed Aug 7 Brown Bag Lunch Series - Behavioral & Emotional Health Topics 12:00 PM Dahl Memorial Clinic Bring your lunch, and join John Hischer, LCSW every other Wednesday, topics being presented are: Anger Management, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention.

Wed Aug 7 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Aug 7 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Aug 4 Beer Pairing and Glassblowing 6:30 PM Skagway Jewell Gardens Beer Pairing Dinner and Glassblowing Demonstration. Call to reserve a spot! 1907-983-2111 info@jewellgardens.com Mon Aug 5 SMART Recovery Meeting 6:00 PM Skagway Traditional Council Free & open to anyone in recovery. Please contact John Hischer, LCSW at (907) 983-2255

TAGISH

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

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

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

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

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

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

TESLIN

Wed Jul 31 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 Teslin Wed Jul 31 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 2 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information.

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

Sat Aug 3 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Tue Aug 6 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 6 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Tue Aug 6 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE

Wed Jul 31 Fun in the Park 2:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Story time, crafts, activities, and snacks for children 0-6 plus sports activities for children 7+. Call 536-5255 for more info. Watson Lake Thu Aug 1 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu Aug 1 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Thu Aug 1 Teen Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 13-18 - meet at the ball diamonds for some fun!

Fri Aug 2 Archery Tag 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 7 to adult - sport that combines elements of dodgeball or other combattype games with the timeless skills of archery.

Sat Aug 3 Arts in the Park & Farmers Market 12:00 PM Wye Lake Park Every Saturday, live music and entertainment. Call 335-7695 for more information.

Sun Aug 4 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Aug 5 Kids Activities 12:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Meet at the ball diamonds, for kids ages 5-12, sports of all kinds, swimming, and much more.

Mon Aug 5 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue Aug 6 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue Aug 6 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake Tue Aug 6 Teen Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 13-18 - meet at the ball diamonds for some fun!

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2019 GOLF GALA Presented by Finning and Meadow Lakes Golf Club

Saturday, August 3rd Meadow Lakes Golf Club 10:30am Shotgun Start 4 players per team (Team Scramble Format)

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Cost: $420 for team of 4 or $125 single – deadline to register Tuesday, July 31 Includes: 9 holes of golf INCLUDING 1 CART per team, pre-round McDonald’s Breakfast sandwich and coffee, post round gourmet BBQ hamburger lunch provided by Whitehorse Toyota, great contests and team prizes!

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Dawson “Groan Boy” Bealieu is preparing to drop his first album Aug. 10 — and it’s the first release from the Yukon’s own Big Boat Records

Dawson Bealieu wants fans to know they’re in for a real rock show when his band releases its first album

by by Manus Hopkins

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awson Bealieu, known by his stage alias Groan Boy, is instantly recognizable in his blue blazer—the same one he’s wearing on the concert flyers plastered all over town. In recent months, he’s had a schedule that would exhaust the most zealous workaholics, but he still managed to bring an awful lot of enthusiasm for an 8:30 a.m. interview.

There’s good reason for Bealieu’s excitement. He’s getting ready to release his debut album under the Groan Boy moniker. It’s also going to be the first record released by Big Boat Records, a company Bealieu co-founded with fellow local musician Patrick Hamilton.

Groan Boy has come a long way since starting as a hobby project three years ago. After having a bag of guitar pedals stolen, Bealieu went on a shopping spree for new ones, inspiring him to start experimenting with new sounds and writing songs based around them. Once he was invited to open for The Cryptozoologists at a record release show, the need to get

a full set together pressured Bealieu to churn out as many songs as he could in just one month.

He was joined by Patrick Docherty on drums, and the earliest incarnation of Groan Boy was born.

Today, in addition to Bealieu and Docherty, the band is rounded out by Erik Vasseur on bass and Aki Jonasson on vox organ. The quartet recorded their debut album at Old Crow Recording studio, with Patrick Hamilton producing.

With the record complete and ready for release, Groan Boy will perform a special album release concert Aug. 10 at the Black Box in the Heart of Riverdale.

“Don’t expect super happy, fun, dancy music,” said Bealieu.

“It’s a bit dark and weird. But it’s gonna be loud. It’s a pretty small room, and there’s gonna be a lot of amplifiers. It’s gonna be a rock concert.”

In addition to a loud rock show, the record release show will see the unveiling of a large art project and will have Mario Kart set up for those who want to play. The show

is an all ages event, but there will be a cash bar. The evening will also feature an opening set from The Cryptozoologists.

“It’s a good little come-around because my first show was opening for their first CD release,” said Bealieu. “They’re a really fun band as well.”

Though the number of concert venues in Whitehorse may be dwindling as of late, forcing artists to get more creative with their event planning, Bealieu maintains that the local music scene is still going strong. Bealieu himself has been involved in local music since his high school days, and is grateful that Groan Boy has been embraced by the local community and its supportive fans.

While the Yukon often attracts creative types and has a thriving arts scene, the isolation of the territory is still a barrier for bands who want to gain some recognition elsewhere in Canada or the world.

This is where Big Boat Records comes in. Originally just the farfetched idea of two high school

kids, in the past year, Big Boat Records has grown into a legitimate company that has already been involved in music videos, single releases and even represented at music festivals.

Local fans have probably seen, or at least heard of, the Beneath the Broadcast project by now, a video project in which nine local groups, including Groan Boy, each performed a song in the CBC basement. The project was made by Something Shows in collaboration with Big Boat Records and Brendan Preston Productions, and received widespread coverage around Canada. Bealieu agrees that the project was a good way to get the word out about Big Boat Records, and the company has to keep that momentum going. Its first album release should see the label pushed to new heights, much to the excitement of its founders.

In some senses, the record company is still in its infancy, but Bealieu and Hamilton have big plans for the future, including signing on more artists, releasing more records and video pro-

jects, and hosting showcases for the label. One of the goals is to bring awareness to the Yukon’s unique music scene in ways that independent artists often don’t have the means to do themselves.

“When you’re operating under a label, people instantly take you more seriously,” said Bealieu.

Groan Boy’s album release show takes place Aug. 10 at the Heart of Riverdale. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Cryptozoologists kick off the live music at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are available online now. In addition to its CD release at the concert, the album will also be available on all streaming platforms.

For more information, check out the event on Groan Boy’s Facebook page.

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

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