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Ken remembers the turn of the century when society feared digital failure and relying on antiquated tools

There’s something about the turning of one year into the next, not to mention when a decade slips quietly into another. But how could such an event compare to the morphing of both a century and a millennium from old to new?

On the cusp of 1999/2000, I was gainfully employed as cabinet communications advisor to the Yukon government. As such, I inhabited the inner circle of the territory’s premier, whom we still called Government Leader back then.

When 2019 recently moved aside to make room for 2020, it was relatively anticlimactic. After all, what could distinguish one year, even a whole decade, from its predecessor? Impeachment?

Climate crises? The possibility of another world war? Piffle. None of that compared to the transition from the second century AD (or whatever they call it these days) into the third.

You see, we faced this little thing called Y2K.

I didn’t get my knickers in a twist when the ’40s became the ’50s, or when 1959 gave up the ghost to 1960, with all the promise of a new Camelot on the grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The passage of 1969 into 1970 meant little more than the prospect of an end to war in Vietnam and the possible impeachment of a strange, messianic leader of the free world.

When 1979 yielded to 1980, and 1989 became 1990, I might as well have been asleep in bed. It meant nothing to my daily existence, on either Dec. 31 or Jan. 1.

However, when 1999 was about to fold its millennial hand, most of cont’d on page 3 ...

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What should we think when decades and centuries turn? ... cont’d us were as skittish as what Tennessee Ernie Ford would have referred to as “a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”

Dire predictions abounded everywhere.

The stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2000 would unleash universal chaos and the end of civilization as we knew it.

Planes would fall from the sky and elevators would plummet to the ground, as in some apocalyptic Bruce Willis movie.

Millions would die under the surgeon’s knife as operating theatres worldwide went dark.

All because somebody, somewhere in Techland, lacked the foresight to embed enough digits in computerized calendars.

Guess what? It never happened.

In the finely-honed bureaucracy of the Yukon government, appropriate measures had been taken. If all else failed, we could go back to pencils, paper, even slide rules and abacuses, if necessary.

The crucial business of government (collecting taxes, issuing cheques and doublespeak news releases) would continue.

But in the Government Leader’s office, we were pumped.

A new millennium (which happened to coincide with an election year) would be a time to celebrate.

It was. And we did.

On the Cover Dr. Andrew Kaegi and Susan Rae are working on raising awareness of dementia.

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What’s Inside Geezerville ......................... 2 Didee/Didoo ........................ 3 Living With Wildlife ............... 4 Step Outside ........................ 5 Yukon See It Here ................. 7 Seasonal Recipes .................. 8 Grey Matters ..................... 10 Boys and Girls Club Yukon: Denim and Diamonds ......... 11 Jazz on the Wing: Scott Taylor ................... 13

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Some of them look glad An‛ some of them look mad.

Their talk is so sweet But they don‛t like defeat.

Sometimes they do sin So that they will win.

They don‛t like to lose They wait for good news.

Our resident Geezer is always able to find an excuse to celebrate southeast of Whitehorse.

The other party is wrong An‛ their party is strong.

They want you on their side But you wish to hide.

Next time I‛m going to run ‘Cause I like it when they have fun.

I‛m really not qualified But they‛ll be on my side.

I‛ll make some of them crappy An‛ I‛ll make some of them happy.

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Larry has some tips to practice mindfulness for good health

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ore than 35 years ago, I was taught a simple meditation routine. I did not then or now completely understand the mechanics of the routine, but I did it daily for a year or so. Looking back, I wonder why I stopped as it was simple, didn’t take long (18 minutes) and really worked to “bring me back to centre,” as it was described to me. I still cannot explain that term but because the routine is so simple and the success is astounding, I accept and use the term.

For the past 15 years, I have done my version of “mindfulness” on a daily basis. I require myself to set aside 30 minutes per day for this routine. In those years, I have probably only missed 20 or 30 days and on every one of those days I realized that I had missed something important and also essential to my well-being. I make an effort to do this around midday, but when things are happening I get it done as late as supper time.

Some days are not as fruitful as others, but there is never a day when after my half hour I do not feel better than I did before the half hour. At my current age (75), I am totally worn out by late afternoon, but this routine gives me energy to do what I need to do. I am the cook at our house, so there are some expectations.

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For the past 15 years, I have done my version of “mindfulness” on a daily basis.

I require myself to set aside 30 minutes per day for this routine.

wood-stove, or under the summer sun. I lie down on my back, in a Canadian Tire “Zero Gravity” chair, on the floor, at the Canada

Games Centre track on a mat with feet and lower legs elevated on a bench, or with my feet on a couch at home. If you experiment, you’ll find some good positions.

I just lie down, thinking about relaxing and I practice deep breathing. Breathe in for five or six seconds, hold that for five or six seconds, then release it over a number of seconds. You can also try sitting or standing but this is easier to start.

Please remember that you cannot do this wrong, you can only do it better. Don’t quit out of frustration as this is very easy and it works.

There are a number of breathing techniques that will help you focus but just let your thoughts go where they want to start out with.

Google “mindfulness” and you may be surprised how much free information is available to help you give this a try. Of course there are also a myriad of offers for programs and ideas that you have to sign up and pay for.

Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Jan 22 Circumpolar Duet Yukon Artists at Work Gallery A collaboration by Yukon Artists @ Work and Yukon Writers’ Collective Ink. Until Jan 22 Sight Specific Northern Front Studio An exhibit of large drawings by Linda Leon. 3357720 Until Feb 1 Skins by Rebekah Miller Arts Underground A sense of desire to return to this lost place through an idealized notion of the past while paradoxically denying the viewers entrance through the works materiality of the skin actualized.

Until Sat Feb 22 Cracks in the Soul By Gukki Nuka Yukon Arts Centre The exhibition features a series of self-portraits, in which the body is an object, a victim and a human being, presented in nightmarish landscapes of forest and ice.

Until Sat Feb 22 Remote Sensibility VIII - The Ecology of Perception By Marten Berkman Yukon Arts Centre A multimedia collaboration of other artists’ works which is shown in 3-D. Until Wed Apr 1 Natural Connections Yukon College View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Jan 22 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Wed Jan 22 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between..

Wed Jan 22 Hillbilly Wednesday with Railroad Tye 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint A journey into the depths of folk/country/blues.

Thu Jan 23 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between..

Thu Jan 23 The Interstellar Blues Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Listen and jam with local blues folk.

Fri Jan 24 KingSwardFish 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Reggae, Funk and Blues influences with a hint of social justice and real lyrics Fri Jan 24 Cabin Fever 9:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint An evening of dancing and fun featuring Maddie Traplin, Roxx Hunter, Ben Feltmate, Steven Guenette and David Guenette!

Fri Jan 24 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Jan 25 Mister Bigly at the Whitewater Saturday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Sing a song or play your guitar or harmonica or tuba or whatever. Mister Bigly to fill in the rest!

Sat Jan 25 King Swardfish Live 7:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Great live local music and great homemade food in a relaxed neighborhood pub atmosphere. Cover charge applicable.

Sat Jan 25 Stockstill and Rose 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn High energy “Northern Gypsy -bluegrass” fiddle and banjo music Sat Jan 25 Upstairs & Downstairs with DJKJ 7:30 PM Miner’s Daughter Restaurant Selection of fancy drinks and fine wine upstairs in Sheep Camp bar Then the party moves on downstairs into the Miners Daughter where we turn up the volume and the tempo.

Sat Jan 25 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Jan 25 The Velvet Steamrollers 10:00 PM The Local Bar Crips, Clint, Willy & Travis bring us an Upbeat, Unpredictable & Feel Good night of Rock N’ Roll. Cover charge applicable.

Sun Jan 26 Game Day 4:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Bring your favourite games - chess/ backgammon/crib - hook your gaming console up to our tv.

Sun Jan 26 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun!

Sun Jan 26 Jazz on the Wing - NYC Sam Taylor Quartet 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre From New York City, saxophonist Sam Taylor Quartet featuring legendary Larry McKenna. Tickets online. 867-334-2789 Tue Jan 28 SAMAJAM - You are the Show! 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre An innovative, energizing and educative musical participatory experience for families. Tickets online or at the door.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Jan 22 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Jan 22 Legion Texas Hold ‘Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Wed Jan 22 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church

Wed Jan 22 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu thru Sat 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 Jan 23 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Jan 23 Craft Night 7:00 PM FASSY Please call 332-4478 for more information.

Thu Jan 23 Community Improv Workshop 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Please call 332-4478 for more information.

Thu Jan 23 Go Nuts 2020 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Annual fundraiser, two elite dance groups that are based out of The Heart of Riverdale.

Tickets online or at the door.

Thu Jan 23 Ride for Dad Comedy Night 2020 7:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre 2 great nights of comedy , 2 great Yukon comedians, 2 great outside comedians, too much laughter! Tickets online.

Thu Jan 23 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu Jan 23 Pivot Festival - Becky & Taz Improv Comedy 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Experts in improv theatre and will be treating Pivot-goers to diverse and heartfelt longform improvisation, including collaborations with local guests Borealis Soul and other special guests Tickets online.

Fri Jan 24 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.

Fri Jan 24 Think ‘N’ Drink Trivia: 2000-2020 Edition 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Topics all based on Events, Pop Culture, Sports Teams/Events etc.of the last 20 years. To register email to vp.yccs@gmail.com, Max of 5 people per team.

Fri Jan 24 Let’s Play! Watercolor Workshop 6:45 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Explore the fun and unpredictable nature of watercolor with emerging artist Colette Acheson. All supplies included.

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Fri Jan 24 Go Nuts 2020 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Annual fundraiser, two elite dance groups that are based out of The Heart of Riverdale.

Tickets online or at the door.

Fri Jan 24 Ride for Dad Comedy Night 2020 7:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre 2 great nights of comedy , 2 great Yukon comedians, 2 great outside comedians, too much laughter! Tickets online.

Fri Jan 24 Pivot Festival - Becky & Taz - Improv Comedy 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Experts in improv theatre and will be treating Pivot-goers to diverse and heartfelt longform improvisation, including collaborations with local guests Borealis Soul and other special guests Tickets online.

Sat Jan 25 Becky and Taz Improv Workshop 1:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 3 nights of diverse and heartfelt longform improvisation, including collaborations with local guests Borealis Soul, Jicklinghouse, as well as multimedia improviser Mark Andrada. Tickets online.

Sat Jan 25 Presenting the Aurora: A Scientific Tale of the Northern Lights 2:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre A presentation outlining the origins of Astronomy to the discovery of the universe. Secrets of an aurora borealis and magic of comets. 335-2609 Sat Jan 25 Graduation Regalia Making Program 4:00 PM Northern Cultural Expressions Society Materials and supplies, instruction, snacks and bus tickets. To register please call 633-4186 or email programcoord@ northernculture.org Sat Jan 25 Robby Burns Supper 2020 5:30 PM Elks Lodge 306 Please contact Pat Ross at 3343146 or pat.ross@northwestel.net to purchase tickets. Performances by The Midnight Sun Pipe Band and the Scottish Country Dancing group.

Sat Jan 25 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 Jan 25 Ride for Dad Comedy Night 2020 7:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre 2 great nights of comedy , 2 great Yukon comedians, 2 great outside comedians, too much laughter! Tickets online.

Sat Jan 25 Pivot Festival - Becky & Taz Improv Comedy 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Experts in improv theatre and will be treating Pivot-goers to diverse and heartfelt longform improvisation, including collaborations with local guests Borealis Soul and other special guests Tickets online.

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Sun Jan 26 Pivot Festival - Pivotal Conversations 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall A forum for local artists and arts leaders to focus on creative exchange and meaningful conversations beyond the scope of day-to-day interactions.

Tickets online.

Sun Jan 26 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 Jan 26 Chinese New Year Celebration 2020 4:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Dragon dance, Chinese musical instruments, peacock dance, vocal and authentic Chinese buffet dinner. Tickets available at BBQ King Restaurant or call 668-2818 Sun Jan 26 Music Trivia with Jona Barr and Adrian Burrill 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon Jan 27 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Jan 27 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Mon Jan 27 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon Jan 27 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Tue Jan 28 Introduction to Internet & Email 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Introductory course, exploring Browsers, Searching the Web, Social Media, Online Security. Call 668-6280 for more information.

Tue Jan 28 Duffle Mitts Making and Language Lessons 10:00 AM Kenadan Ku - House of Learning Call 633-8422 ext 515 or email alicia. vance@kdfn.net to sign up.

Tue Jan 28 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes.

For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue Jan 28 Rendezvous Volunteer Night 6:00 PM Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society Talk to lead volunteers before you sign up! Door prizes including; tickets to Rendezvous events, Yukon winter essentials, Rendezvous swag and an Air North gift certificate!

Tue Jan 28 Talking About Art 6:00 PM Arts Underground A group critique is a group of artists coming together to talk about their art and giving each other advice. Register online, call 667-4080 or stop in at Arts Underground Tue Jan 28 Vegetarian 101 - Cooking & Baking 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn how to enjoy more vegetables and plant protein in your diet (or hide them in meat based meals to get you introduced to this lifestyle). Register online. 633-2665 Tue Jan 28 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Tue Jan 28 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

KIDS & FAMILIES Wed Jan 22 Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed Jan 22 Baby Chit Chat 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Birth - 18 months, Relaxed parent-baby time with songs, rhymes & play along with discussion of parenting topics. Call 668-6535 for more info.

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

Wed Jan 22 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu Jan 23 CGC Youth Rec Drop-in 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre Held in the Kids Club Room, Ages: 10 - 18, Snacks provided.

Transportation available. Call 334-8718 or email courtney.terriah@kdfn.net for more info.

Fri Jan 24 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri Jan 24 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register.

Fri Jan 24 Fun with Felt 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages, felt games, songs and stories. Call 668-6535 for more info.

Fri Jan 24 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun childparent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Jan 24 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Jan 25 Swim for Life 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifeguard certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info.

Sat Jan 25 Encaustic Painting For Kids 10:00 AM Arts Underground Learn how to use the paint, carve and scratch in texture, build it up, colour it with pastel and graphite, heat it and work with collage. Ages 8-13, all supplies included.

To register call 667.4080 or stop in at Arts Underground Sat Jan 25 Choose Your Own Adventure 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Choose from a variety of fun, interactive and family friendly play stations.

Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Sat Jan 25 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome. Location changes call 633-7688 for details.

Sat Jan 25 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Sun Jan 26 Family Literacy Day 11:00 AM Shipyards Park 668-6535 Entertainment, activities, mushing rides, and much more! This event is free and everyone welcome. Free Sun Jan 26 Pioneer Format - Magic:The Gathering 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Weekly MTG Pioneer Format - Cards starting from Return to Ravnica forward - Banned Cards: Fetch Lands Mon Jan 27 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon Jan 27 Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 6675239 for more information.

Mon Jan 27 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Jan 28 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Learn the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call 322-5990 for more information.

Tue Jan 28 Parent Support Group 10:30 AM Yukon Herbal Health Centre 7802656176 Dropin group for new parents with babies aged 0-12 months to help local parents find support, connect and build their own village.

Tue Jan 28 1,2,3 Craft with Me 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages, Songs, stories and a different craft each week. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Jan 28 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Jan 28 Swim for Life 3:45 PM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifegaurd certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed Jan 22 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed Jan 22 Paddlers Abreast AGM/GM 5:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Potluck appies followed by our AGM for election of officers then a general meeting. Call 333-0932 for more info.

Thu Jan 23 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com

Thu Jan 23 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Jan 23 Yukon Bird Club Potluck & Slideshow 6:00 PM Hellaby Hall Bring a dish to share, as well as your favourite bird pictures on a memory stick for the slideshow. All YBC members and public are welcome to this free event!

Thu Jan 23 Kombucha 101: 2020 Edition 6:30 PM Summit Kombucha Learn the basic 2L method, as well as troubleshooting tips. Register online.

Thu Jan 23 Legion General Meetings 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 667-2802 Thu Jan 23 Green Party of Canada - Yukon Riding AGM 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Call 660-5212 for more info.

Sat Jan 25 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat Jan 25 Kwanlin Dun Language Gathering 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Guest speakers, activities, door prizes, learn more about language revitalization, language events and language activities, lunch and snacks provided.

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January 22, 2020

Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

INGREDIENTS

Coconut brown sugar rice pudding

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❑ 2 ½ cups cooked rice ❑ 400 ml of coconut milk

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❑ ½ cup milk ❑ ¾ cup brown sugar ❑ Pinch of salt ❑ Heavy cream, to garnish

❑ Nutmeg, to garnish

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Start with cold leftover rice

Add all the other ingredients

Bring to a simmer

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Grey Matters with Barry Waitt

Dementia and getting past the stigma

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r. Andrew Kaegi lives in Whitehorse and he has dementia. Talking with Andrew and his wife, Susan Rae, it became clear that the impact of dementia on a person, as well as how each person initially reacts to the news, can vary greatly from one individual to the next. But even more important to quality of life is the way the person with dementia (and their family and friends) deals with it.

“Well, we just have to go through the process,” thought Kaegi when he received the diagnosis.

More on Kaegi and Rae’s journey later, but first, let’s start with the basics. What is dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms affecting brain function. It’s caused by neurodegenerative and vascular diseases or injuries. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, awareness of person, place and time, language, basic math skills, judgement and planning. Dementia can also affect mood and behavior. As a chronic and progressive condition, dementia can significantly interfere with the ability to maintain activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, toileting and dressing.

There is often confusion between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, which is a type of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a type of irreversible, progressive brain

disease that attacks and destroys the brain’s cells, which results in a loss of memory and other essential cognitive functions. The neurodegenerative disease is responsible for causing up to 60 per cent of dementia cases.

Dementia has a significant and growing impact on Canadians.

In 2015-16, more than 419,000 Canadians aged 65 and over were diagnosed with dementia. As this number does not include those under 65 who have dementia, nor those who have not been diagnosed, the true picture of dementia in Canada is undoubtedly larger. When the aging demographics in Canada are considered, the potential impact of dementia is significant. It is projected that the combined cost of healthcare and out-of-pocket caregivers will be $16.6 billion by 2031.

The need to address dementia in Canada was emphasized with the passing of the National Strategy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Act in 2017. This act requires the federal Minister of Health to develop a national dementia strategy informed by a national conference and create a ministerial advisory board The National Conference: Inspiring and Informing a National Dementia Strategy for Canada was held in May, 2018. Participants at the conference included people living with dementia, caregivers, advocacy groups, health professionals,

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In 2015-16, more than 419,000 Canadians aged 65 and over were diagnosed with dementia and this number does not include those under 65 who have dementia, nor those who have not been diagnosed

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Dr. Andrew Kaegi and Susan Rae attended a national conference to help shape the national dementia strategy researchers and representatives from provincial and territorial governments. The conference was the first of its kind in Canada and unprecedented in terms of having all stakeholders involved.

Kaegi and Rae attended the national conference, representing northern Canada through the B.C. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Society.

They were thrilled to be invited to the conference that was to help shape the national strategy and they were excited with the inclusive approach to the conference.

The National Dementia Strategy has three objectives: 1. Prevent dementia.

2. Advance therapies and find a cure.

3. Improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.

Five principles set out values to direct and guide action on dementia in Canada. They are: 1. Prioritizing quality of life.

2. Respect and value diversity.

3. Respect human rights.

4. Evidence-informed.

5. Results-focused.

More details on the objectives, the principles and other information is available in A Dementia Strategy for Canada: In Brief.

Programs for those with dementia and those who suspect they, or a loved one, may have dementia vary between jurisdictions in Canada. First Link dementia support is the suite of programs offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

These programs are designed to help people affected by dementia. First Link helps people living with dementia to better understand the diagnosis and become equipped to cope with the changes to come.

Yukoners living with dementia and their caregivers are supported in multiple programs and in different ways throughout the territory.

These include: • A branch within the Yukon government dedicated to supporting older adults, including those with dementia: The Seniors Services and Adult Protection branch.

• Specialist physician services (e.g. neurology and geriatric psychiatry) available by referral to assist in diagnosis and care management for people living with dementia.

• The Caregivers Support Group.

This group is based on a Mutual Aid model, meaning those who attend will learn from other group members who are caring for someone facing the illness.

• Online resources available through the Health and Social Services (HSS) Department, including a list of private caregivers willing to support individuals with dementia in their homes.

Health and Social Services is planning a public education series on dementia in the new year.

The series is co-funded by the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation and is entitled “Spark: Shine a Light on Dementia.” It is a five-part series primarily intended for caregivers of people with dementia. Further information

on the series will be available in January.

Considering the increasing number of older Canadians, is an increase in levels of dementia inevitable?

As mentioned, one of the three objectives of the National Dementia Strategy is to prevent dementia. There is growing scientific evidence that healthy living from an early age may prevent dementia and delay its onset.

Dr. Reagan Gale said, “Research is clear that the same behaviours that contribute to chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure also significantly raise the risk of developing dementia. A study published in the Lancet in 2017 estimated that 1 in 3 cases of dementia could be prevented by making lifestyle changes earlier in life. Behaviour changes like stopping smoking (including cannabinoids as well as tobacco), limiting alcohol intake, and managing high blood pressure will help reduce the risk of developing dementia.”

Evidence also suggests that higher levels of education may improve the brain’s ability to resist, offset and cope with damage and decline. Much more research needs to be done to solidify the information on preventative measures for dementia.

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Sourdough Sams got cuddly to sell some of the date packages PHOTOS: courtesy of Boys and Girls Club Yukon / Erik Pinkerton bers seated at VIP tables in front.

In addition, there will be special performances and entertainment during the show intermission and show interludes.

The successful growth of the event has brought back triedand-true dates like the Air North trip for two, Muktuk Adventures dog sledding, pampering for two at Beautiful You and hiking at Mt Logan Lodge, as well as a catered home tasting with Yukon Brewing and Wandering Bison. The new approach has attracted sponsored date additions including Blackbird Bakery dessert to compliment the at-home tasting, a riverboat tour

Like a rhinestone Sam The Boys and Girls Club annual date auction fundraiser will happen at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on Feb. 1

by Danny Macdonald

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ast year, the major annual fundraiser of the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY), the “Bachelor Auction,” made an evolutionary step as an event. The new “Live Auction” format now partners with Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and hosts entertaining skits from the Sourdough Sams to live auction more expansive and exciting date packages. The event caters to couples, friends and groups looking for laughs, entertainment and gourmet food, while helping support the programming

of the BGCY. Instead of recruiting eligible Yukon bachelors and pairing them with a date package for live bidding by attendees, organizers took suggestions to expand the appeal beyond Yukon singles open to try a first date for charity. The previous model required dates that were low-pressure situations and suited to people meeting each other for the first time. With the new format, the dates can be more expansive and cater to couples, friends or even singles looking for a first date, which, according to Lindsay Cornell, executive director of BGCY, opens up increased revenue.

“By making it a date auction, we were able to put together date packages of higher value, requiring greater commitment and expanding on the excitement,” Cornell said. “Sometimes there were misconceptions from participants on the intent of the auction (raising money for BGCY) or individuals didn’t feel comfortable bidding on an expensive package on what

was essentially a first date. So we wanted to try something that everyone could bid on and create an event that was more inclusive for all folks.”

For example, the top selling date package last year was a trip for two to Edmonton to watch an Edmonton Oilers hockey game, which wouldn’t have been possible under the old model. The total for that single date package more than doubled the highest grossing bachelor and date that was auctioned the previous year.

This year’s Denim and Diamonds theme will guide Sourdough Sams in their costumes, skits and props.

The vaudeville display provides entertaining comedy, dance and interaction with audience mem-

The Sourdough Sams have interesting date ideas

and horseback riding.

Tickets to the 19+ event are available at title sponsor Beautiful You, Yukon Brewing, Boston Pizza and through the Boys and Girls Club Yukon. They include a complimentary drink and catering from sponsor, Wandering Bison.

VIP tables are available in advance and feature table service, complimentary bottles of wine and a gift bag. For more information, contact Jasmin at jmarie@ bgcyukon.com.

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

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The Yukon Order Of Pioneers

has been recognizing iconic Yukon couples who have helped shape our Yukon communities since 1971.

As is tradition, Yukon Order Of Pioneers are pleased to introduce the

2020 Mr & Mrs Yukon:

Dan & Valerie Drummond

We are humbled and honoured to be selected by the YOOP to be Mr. and Mrs. Yukon 2020.

Dan accepted a job with Yukon Forestry (the Feds at the time) and arrived in Whitehorse just after the paddle wheelers burned in July 1974. His first time visiting Gerties in Dawson City, he happened to sit at Valerie’s blackjack table and against all odds won a few dollars (that night only). He told her he was moving back to Dawson that winter and might see her then. Two years later they were married in the Anglican church at Moosehide on September 4, 1976 before JP Frank Lidstone. After a salmon barbeque at Moosehide they had a reception at the YOOP hall in Dawson. For their honeymoon they flew into Little Kalsas Lake next to the McArthur Game Sanctuary with Trans North Turbo Air on a successful moose hunt.

Dan started with the Game Branch as a Game Guardian in December 1975. J.B. Fitzgerald’s Game Branch.

Game Guardians morphed into today’s Conservation Officer, a position I held for 32 years. Being a Conservation Officer in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Haines Junction and working with Yukon wildlife was a rewarding and interesting career. Since retiring in 2007 Dan has actively trapped every winter on various traplines in the south west Yukon often staying in a tent frame and more recently in a cabin he built. As well he has also worked for various big game outfitters and guided hunters (river and lake moose hunts) in the central and southern Yukon.

Valerie ran a small gift shop from their home for 10 years.

For 16 years she and their son Lee ran a wilderness tourism business with fishing, hiking and rafting trips in the Kluane region.

They settled into Dawson City and built a log house on 8th Avenue. Our nearest neighbour was Hazel Malloy. Hazel and Jack Malloy were true Yukon pioneers and were the first ever YOOP Mr. and Mrs. Yukon in 1971. On January 5, l978 their son Ryan was born at the Dawson Nursing station via an emergency “C” section. Dr. David Storey (at the time an anesthetist) flew in the night at temperatures below minus 40 to help perform the operation with Dawson’s Dr McCall. Al “Lugs” Close with YTG Highways put out flare pots to mark the runway for the pilot to land in the dark. After this drama no baby deliveries were “planned” for the Dawson nursing station. Some 41 years later Dr. Storey is still one of the Yukon’s premier caregivers.

Their second son Lee was born with much less drama in June 1980. From 1980 to 1986 they lived in Whitehorse. In 1986 they moved to Haines Junction and built a log house to raise their family.

Volunteering For Their Communities: While in Dawson City Dan was a volunteer fireman from 1975 to 1980.

In Haines Junction, Dan played Oldtimers hockey and for many years coached and organized Haines Junction Minor Hockey as well as Oldtimers Hockey. they hosted a very popular Oldtimers Tournament for some 20 years which included a team from Juneau, Alaska. Friendships made through this tournament still endure today.

In the late 1980’s they initiated 3 events in Haines Junction that continue to this day.

For over 30 years they organized a Skate with Santa on Christmas eve day. Dan (often with help from family and friends) has built and lit the annual Halloween bonfire since the late 1980’s.

They noticed many young people needed a focus when they were home during the Christmas holiday period. They started a Christmas Holiday co ed hockey tournament building teams around various families. This popular event has been held for about 20 years and is now being organized by another hockey family in town.

Valerie continues to play and organize women’s hockey including a popular annual women’s tournament with teams from throughout the Yukon.

Dan is a past director with the Yukon Fish and Game Association and often measures trophies for the YFGA Big Bull Night.

Dan has volunteered to guide and be the designated hunter for the St Elias School bison hunt numerous times. Dan was a member of the St. Elias Lions Club.

Dan was a Scouts Canada leader for a number of years and did many scout trips in the Yukon and Alaska. He also took a group of scouts to England and Scotland. In 1992 he was awarded a Scout Leader Merit Medal for his contribution to Scouts.

Valerie and Dan volunteer for activities related to the Kluane Chilkat Bicycle Relay in which Valerie participates.

In 2011 Dan and Valerie were awarded a Government of Yukon Community Leadership Award.

Valerie was given a Volunteer of the Year award by Sport Yukon in 1995 as well as numerous awards from HJMH through the years.

Valerie’s mother Marion is 97 years old and lives on her own in an apartment Dan built next to our home. They have 5 grand children aged 6 to 12 years. They feel fortunate to have them living in Haines Junction. Their sons and their wives have picked up the volunteer spirit and organize and coach and mentor in the community.

They travel pretty well every year to various parts of the world but often remark that the best travel is in their own backyard in the Yukon. They are often out fishing, hunting or travelling in the Yukon in all seasons. We are very fortunate to live where we do and have our family close in this beautiful territory.

Year 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Past Mr & Mrs Yukon Couple MELOY, Jack & Hazel CHAPMAN, Charles & Martha MACDONALD, Jack & Florence JOHNSON, Dave & Rosie CAMERON, G.I. & Martha ISRAEL, Walter & Mary BURIAN, Reny & Mary HILL, Alex & Meg COUSINS, Robert & Zoe MCDIARMID, Jack & Mary BREWSTER, Jack & Wilma WHITEHOUSE, Ed & Irene CYR, Lawrence & Corrine USHER, Len & Lillian CRAYFORD, Will & Irene TAYLOR, Charlie & Betty ANDISON, Jack & Agnes KARMAN, Ed & Betty MCCULLOCH, Wally & Mary PRIVETT, Arthur & Muriel TOMLIN, Al & Tish COUCH, Orville & Helen ATLIN, Willie & Winnie BUTTERWORTH, Les & Myrna RYDER, Lloyd & Marny TAIT, Rod & Edna MAGNUSSON, Ray & Bobby BERGER, Fred & Palma FULLER, Stan & Joyce SMITH, Dave & Teresa CAMPBELL, Ian & Kay FLUMERFELT, Jim & Marsha TOOLE, Gordon & Rose FORD, Bill & Lenore HENRY, Percy & Mabel DEER, Arthur & Faye COUTURE, Rudy & Janet KEOPKE, Bucky & Shirley SNIDER, Ken & Aldene KINGSCOTE, Jack & Myrna RAYMOND, Lorne & June MAZUR, Richard & Rose TUCK, Wilf & Hilda BACKSTROM, Dwayne & Nellie ISAAC, Ed & Donna JOHNSTON, Sam & Kelly MASON, Ken & Sandra MICHAELS, Carl & Donna CARR, Hank & Pam

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Community Dawson City Watson Lake Whitehorse Teslin Whitehorse Carmacks Mayo Dawson City Whitehorse Steward Crossing Haines Junction Whitehorse Whitehorse Teslin Dawson City Whitehorse Whitehorse Haines Junction Watson Lake Whitehorse Haines Junction Whitehorse Carcross Dawson City Whitehorse Haines Junction Whitehorse Dawson City Whitehorse Carcross Whitehorse Destruction Bay Watson Lake Whitehorse Dawson City Dawson City Faro Whitehorse Dawson City Whitehorse Marsh Lake Haines Junction MAYO Marsh Lake Whitehorse TESLIN Whitehorse Beaver Creek Whitehorse

Y.O.O.P. has donated a collection of documents to the Yukon Archives. In 1971, the Y.O.O.P Women’s Auxiliary was formed.

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NYCs Sam Taylor Trio will perform at Jazz on the Wing on Jan. 26 at the Yukon Arts Centre

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Sam Taylor performing with bassist Paul Rushka at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival in 2018. The Sam Taylor Trio will be at the Yukon Arts Centre this Sunday for a Jazz on the Wing concert

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hat’s in a name? Is it possible that a kid from Philly named Sam Taylor was predestined to become a tenor sax player and make a name for himself in New York City’s thriving jazz scene?

After all, the Big Apple was home for decades to a prolific African-American tenor saxophonist named Sam “The Man” Taylor, who played with the likes of Cab Calloway, Ray Charles and Big Joe Turner.

That Sam Taylor died in 1990, more than a decade before his younger namesake moved to New York at the age of 17 to study at the State University of New York’s prestigious Purchase College and pick up gigs when and where he could.

“I think a lot of them expected somebody else when I showed up for test interviews,” Taylor laughed. “They had probably Googled the name, and here’s this skinny white Jewish guy. It was quite hilarious.”

When young Sam Taylor from Philadelphia began playing sax, he’d never heard of the other tenor-playing Sam Taylor, who originally hailed from Lexington, Tennessee.

That’s understandable, since he was still in elementary school when the chance to play an instrument arose. His first choice was drums, but other kids beat him to the draw.

“I think my second choice was saxophone. I started on alto, because that’s the way it is when you’re a little kid.”

Eventually, he grew into his life’s role as a tenor, largely through the influence of his school’s band director, who played the same instrument.

“He really inspired me. The school didn’t have enough tenor saxophones, but I think he saw that I was passionate and a good student. He loaned me his own personal vintage tenor saxophone to use,” Taylor recounted.

“That’s a huge thing to do for a 12-year-old kid, to trust them with your priceless baby. So, he’s the real reason I chose a life of music, for sure.”

Taylor considers himself fortunate to have grown up in a city that has spawned such disparate performers as John Coltrane, Patti LaBelle, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, rapper-turned-actor Will Smith, Hall & Oates, and Boyz II Men. “There was, and still is, a very vibrant art community and music community. I owe a lot to Philly.

People are very welcoming and open,” Taylor said.

“There’s a place called Ortlieb’s Jazz House, in a part of town that I really had no business being as a kid of 12 or 13, or a little bit older. But they really just took me in; it was the place to be for jazz.”

Even while he was a student at his hometown’s High School for Creative and Performing Arts, Taylor spent as much time as he could soaking up what the local jazz scene had to offer. That gave him an opportunity to perform and study with many established Philly musicians.

“That was the real school, outside of the classroom, watching real masters do it.”

It was in that context that he met a man he considers his hero, another tenor player named Larry McKenna, who still lives in Philly, but has racked up an armful of impressive credits with such big names as Woody Herman and Buddy DeFranco.

Taylor has since gone on to play and record with McKenna, who is now 82.

In fact, McKenna was slated to be part of a Sam Taylor Quartet tour this month, including an appearance for Jazz Yukon this Sunday.

Unfortunately, McKenna is unable to make the journey due to health concerns, so the Whitehorse gig is being re-billed as the

Sam Taylor Trio.

Besides his obvious attachment to the City of Brotherly Love, Taylor has also developed a strong appreciation for the sense of community he has found in his adopted city.

At 30-something, he’s a relative youngster compared to many other denizens of New York’s jazz scene, but after living there for almost half his life, he no longer feels like a neophyte.

“But I do feel like a kid in terms of the music. As a student, I still feel very young. There’s just so much work to do and so much to learn. That’s sort of what I love about this life of music playing,” he acknowledged.

“It’s such an open road. It gives you a chance to develop and grow. And especially in New York. Things are never static. It’s always changing. Every day is another day.”

And after experiencing life as a rising musician in such a sprawling city, where travelling by subway is the norm, Taylor is grateful he didn’t get his first choice of instruments back in public school.

“Drummers have to schlepp all their stuff up and down the stairs, and bass players have to get through the turnstile. I just had my horn on my back, so I think I had it pretty good,” he laughed.

The Sam Taylor Trio will present an evening of jazz standards at the Yukon Arts Centre on Sunday, Jan. 26, as part of the Jazz on the Wing series.

Besides Taylor, personnel will include Aaron Seeber on drums and Neal Miner on upright bass.

Start time is 7:30 p.m. For more details, go to JazzYukon.ca.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer and former co-editor of What’s Up Yukon.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sundays Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Fridays Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Wed Jan 22 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Sun Jan 26 Happy Gilmore 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre Happy Gilmore an aspiring ice hockey player who lacks ice skills, is trying to raise $270,000 to pay the IRS in back taxes for his Grandmother’s home.

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Wed Jan 29 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

Burwash Landing Jan 25 & 26 Dänkʼe Intensive Workshops 10:00 AM Jacquot Hall Create preserves, build on language, and special guests. Call 335-1320 for more information.

CARCROSS Tue Jan 28 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Carcross

DAWSON CITY Fridays/Saturdays/Mondays Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fridays/Mondays Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fridays/Saturdays Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sundays St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Tuesdays Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit@me.com 867-993-2520 Wed Jan 22 CFYT Trivia Night 8:00 PM Downtown Hotel Dawson Wed Jan 22 Drop-In Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Wed Jan 22 Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Dawson City Curling Club Thu Jan 23 Public Skate 3:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Thu Jan 23 Zumba Light 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Fri Jan 24 Victor Henry Cup Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Kick off the year with the hockey tournament that puts the rest to shame! Great hockey, good food and drinks. 993-5575 kva@dawson. net Fri Jan 24 Sophie Noel in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Jan 24 The Crowd Pleasers in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Jan 25 Muay Thai Classes 12:00 PM Robert Service School Sat Jan 25 Open Studio/Saturday Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A communal afternoon time to work on personal projects. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. All ages welcome, Sat Jan 25 Owen Steel 8:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Admission - Pay what you can, licensed & all ages, call 993-5005 for more info.

Sat Jan 25 The Riverbends in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sun Jan 26 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Jan 26 Chess Club 1:00 PM Minto Concession Beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Mon Jan 27 Public Skate 3:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre

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Mon Jan 27 Zumba Fitness 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness.

Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Tue Jan 28 Fitness Skate 7:00 AM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Wake up and skate for a great morning workout.

993-7400 Ext 299 Tue Jan 28 Senior Skate 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Ice time for persons 55+ skate and socialize Tue Jan 28 Muay Thai Classes 5:30 PM Minto Concession Tue Jan 28 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit@me.com 867-993-2520 Tue Jan 28 Drop-in Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Wed Jan 29 DJ Skate 2:30 PM Dawson City Arena For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.ca Wed Jan 29 Drop-In Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Wed Jan 29 Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Dawson City Curling Club

FARO Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Jan 8 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Fridays Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sundays Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sundays Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Thu Jan 23 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School

HAINES Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:304:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mondays Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mondays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Wednesdays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wednesday Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesday Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesday Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thursdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thursdays Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fridays Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail. com Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Saturdays Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sundays Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sundays Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Until Jan 30 Winter Memories Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Highlights historic photos, movies, and documents from Haines Sheldon Museum’s archival collection. Recently digitized movies bring life to the still images.

Wed Jan 22 Silent Movie Night - The Passion of Joan of Arc 6:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Silent Movie Night featuring the 1928 film “The Passion of Joan of Arc”. FREE for museum members.

Thu Jan 23 Technology Thursdays 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Jan 23 Comics 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Jan 24 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Jan 24 Lunch & Learn 12:00 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Speaker Mark Cozzi will give a presentation on “Fun, Food, & Staying Alive in Alaska!

Fri Jan 24 Nature Hike/ Foraging 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Jan 27 Yoga Introductory Series 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Learn the basics, cultivate self practice, improve strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Call 928-278-2326 for more info.

Tue Jan 28 Construction Challenges 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library

HAINES JUNCTION Thursdays Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Mondays and Thursdays Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Saturdays Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills.

Fridays Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Saturdays Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/ Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Sundays Public Skate 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/ Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Wednesdays Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games.

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Wed Jan 22 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Jan 22 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Jan 23 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Jan 23 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Jan 23 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Tue Jan 28 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Jan 28 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

LORNE MOUNTAIN Ongoing LMCC Ice Rink - Night Skating Lorne Mountain Community Centre Flood lights are available between 4 pm and 11: 30 daily. Shared community rink.

Mondays Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@ northwestel.net Fridays Lorne Mountain Ski Club 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Each session will include group activities, games and trail skiing, Call 667-7083 for more information.

Tue Jan 28 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

MARSH LAKE Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air.

2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com

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Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Mondays Adult and Teen Weekly Singing Group 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School Join us in the room with the piano in the secondary end. For more info contact Barb at 9962508 or by email bbarchen@gmail.com Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sundays Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746

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Tuesdays Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Thursdays Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Thu Jan 23 Yukon’s Flight Path Community Meeting 5:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Discuss the development of Yukons flight path and the future of our aviation system. More info online.

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Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in.

Call 907-983-2679 for more info.

Mondays SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mondays Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat.

Mondays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays 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 Tuesdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

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

Wednesdays SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with

great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rhythm to burn fat.

Wednesdays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thursdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sundays Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

TAGISH Saturdays/Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 3993418 Thursdays Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/chili and homemade rolls/bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday.

TESLIN Tuesdays Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tuesdays 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 TuesdaysVolleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Wednesdays Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wednesdays Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring yourself for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fridays 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.

Fridays 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.

Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE Daily, Mondays to Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call the Rec Centre 536-8023 for more information.

Mondays/Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Watson Lake Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Thu Jan 2,9 & Tues Jan 7,14 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Jan 24 Ask a Nurse 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre This month’s Ask a Nurse will be focusing on Prenatal teachings. Pregnant, and new moms (and dads!) are encouraged to come share stories, and build new connections. Lunch will be provided.

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Rendezvous Fashion Show Presented by: NVD and Solvest Yukon Convention Centre Doors Open at 6 pm $20 per person

Sunday Feb 16

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Active Interest LISTINGS Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm Peak Fitness Wed Jan 22 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 Jan 22 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu Jan 23 Insanity Live Mornings 6:00 AM Peak Fitness Extreme cardio conditioning program that will transform your body. Drop in or sign up call 335-4281 or email brittyfit@gmail. com for more information.

Thu Jan 23 Insanity®Live 30 min Lunch Hours 12:15 PM Avalanche Athletics Fully modifiable for all fitness levels, call 335-4281 for more info.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Muay Thai 7:00 PM Peak Fitness Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Peak Fitness

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

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

Wed Jan 22 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 Jan 22 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Jan 22 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@ mac.com Thu Jan 23 Music, Art, Movement Workshops 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free event.

Call Cheryl at 667-2037 for more info.

Fri Jan 24 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Jan 24 Slow Flow Resto - All Levels 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All Levels – Stretch, gentle flow + restore. Pre-registration appreciated, Drop-ins welcome. wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Jan 23 Ice Towers - Locals’ Night 6:00 PM Equinox Adventures Get your ice climb on, meet other climbers, take a lesson, try new gear.

Please RSVP - limited space. Call 334-3725 ore email equinox@equinoxyukon.com for more info.

Thu Jan 23 Cadet-Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu Jan 23 Scottish Country Dancing 7:00 PM Selkirk Elementary School For more info email scdwhitehorse@gmail.com or call Kat 334-1547 334-1547 Fri Jan 24 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 6335245 for more info.

Fri Jan 24 Insanity®Live 30 min Lunch Hours 12:15 PM Avalanche Athletics Fully modifiable for all fitness levels, call 335-4281 for more info.

Fri Jan 24 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary

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Sat Jan 25 Yin Yoga & Foam Rolling 10:00 AM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga A gentle, quiet practice suitable for all levels. Foam rollers and/or balls will be used for self-massage & myofascial release. Register online or drop in.

Sat Jan 25 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.

Sat Jan 25 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun Jan 26 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery Slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Drop in any time wallymaltz@mac.com Sun Jan 26 Movement and Somatic Vision Boarding Workshop 1:00 PM Takhini Hot Springs A fun and interactive workshop including movement, breath work and energy practices to support the creation of a 2020 Vision Board. To register: email somayogatherapy@gmail.com Sun Jan 26 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 509 Hansen Street Contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information Mon Jan 27 Ajna Chakra Morning Immersion 6:45 AM Breath of Life Collective Explore the power of drishti in our asana promotes the illumination of Ajna Chakra. Call 332-3569 or email breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com for more info.

Mon Jan 27 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Jan 27 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White

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

Mon Jan 27 Absolute Beginners – Intro to Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Mon Jan 27 Hips Ham Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. com Tue Jan 28 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 Jan 28 Mental Health Awareness Workshop 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free Event, Call 667-2067 for more information.

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new comedy troupe is stepping outside the box currently occupied by Yukon’s comedy scene. The Yukon Famous, otherwise known as Jason Westover, Patrick Keenan, Elissa Ciullo and Chris MacFarlane, plan to perform comedy in various styles and genres, including a mix of standup, sketch, improv, monologue, music, dance and media.

“We don’t want to be boxed into a specific genre which makes us a true ‘variety’ group,” Westover said. “We also want to collaboratively work with other artists and organizations and to be malleable enough to perform for all age groups and venues.

“Right now the city is in sort of a stand-up comedy frenzy. It’s everywhere and that’s to the credit of those artists and producers in the city who have made stand-up a sustainable and marketable product. But other than that, and the local production companies that produce comic shows or one-shot events for their season, there’s no other group that provides an alternate source of comedy. We’re hoping to be that alternative. It’s important to stress that we are not a ‘sketch’ group or a ‘standup comedy’ group, or an ‘improv’ group. We are hoping to be all of the above and to think outside the box with creating new forms of comedy that have yet to be hatched. Our collaborative nature also extends beyond our troupe to other companies and artists.”

This includes Outside artists, who may find it hard to come by opportunities in the North.

Each troupe member has been an independent performer in Whitehorse, but by coming together they bring a set of complementary skills together.

“Patrick is an awesome musician and a very creative writer,” said Westover. “Elissa acts, writes, has film experience and is extremely versatile. Chris is another musician, has improv skills, acts, and is very strong in character

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work. And I bring acting, standup and improv experience.”

Last spring Westover was in a bit of a life funk.

“Work was catching up with me, I had gained some extra unwanted weight, and was feeling the drag of winter,” he said.

“Artistically I was just floating around without direction, as many of us do at certain times.

One day I woke up and decided to do something about it.

“I think we performers often talk about creating some sort of troupe now and then, and I thought it was as good as time any, especially since I was looking for something different to tackle rather than the same rotating wheel of acting and stand-up.

I reached out to Pat, Elissa and Chris, all of whom I had crossed paths with in the past, but never performed with regularly. To me they were extremely talented performers who were kind of off the radar in the artistic community and that presented an opportunity to create a fresh product with a new group of artists.”

The others were very interested and excited to get involved.

“Those early meetings were a real feeling-out process for us,” said Westover. “We had different approaches to comedy and we’re fundamentally different people, which I believe works in our favour. After lots of healthy discussion about what this group would and could be, we had a broad idea of our direction.”

Westover stressed that although he reached out to the other members initially, the Yukon Famous was never intended to be “his” group.

“The idea from the beginning was a shared ownership with democratic collaboration,” he said. “Especially now as we move toward our first show. The Yukon Famous is everyone’s creation.

We’re building it together and that’s very exciting.”

The troupe’s first show, Awk-

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Elissa Ciullo (left), Patrick Keenan, Jason Westover and Chris MacFarlane are willing to give up their shirts off their backs for a laugh ward First Date, takes place on Feb. 1.

“It’s a Valentine’s theme where we and the audience are really meeting for the first time,” Westover said. “Who are we? Will they like us? Do we all get to kiss at the end of the night? There’s only one way to find out!

“People can expect a show that’s familiar yet completely different from the expectation of a local comedy show. What I mean by that is, we are seasoned performers in this town. Folks have seen us performing stand-up, or acting, or music, and they know what we bring to the table. But the comedy being performed is completely different. We have a variety of sketch, monologues and improv that’s brand new and different than anything we’ve ever done and that’s nerve-wracking and exciting all wrapped in one.

It’s what keeps that artistic blood flowing. We are dedicated to bringing the best product we can to this show. We’re hoping to keep the audience on their toes with a plethora of acts. Our hearts are on our sleeves and if you’re an audience member we hope that comes through.”

Westover said people can expect a well-rounded event that includes entertainment from host Jenny Hamilton and local band,

Major Funk and The Employment.

Brandon Wicke, current manager of the Guild Hall and an accomplished playwright and actor will also be featured. Wicke has created a 10-minute play that he will perform as part of the evening’s entertainment.

The show takes place at the Fireside Room in the Yukon Inn. Doors open at 7 p.m. The band starts at 7:30 p.m. and the comedy starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at BrownPaperTickets.com, or by contacting theyukonfamous@gmail.com.

“We are proud of our troupe thus far and we will be grateful to every person who buys a ticket for this show,” said Westover. “We hope to continue the journey of discovery as The Yukon Famous and be a part of this great artistic tapestry that has been forged in the Yukon.”

Amber Church is generally enthusiastic about everything but she spends most of her time creating in an art studio and chasing a child and dog through the wilderness.

Yukon Famous troupe members will perform a mix of stand-up, sketch, improv, monologue, music, dance and media

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Often described as a highenergy performer and a crowd favourite, Sterling Scott has become one of comedyʼs rising stars.

Sterling is the 2019 San Francisco comedy competition champion, performed at the Just for Laughs festival and is featured on the Just for Laughs premium blend 2018 comedy album, toured overseas to perform for the U.S. Military in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Dubai. Sterling was a writer and actor on the hit comedy television show This Hour has 22 minutes and can be heard on CBC debaters. Sterlingʼs material stems from his life experiences with relationships, family, being a father, current events and those awkward moments that people from all walks of life can relate to.

GQ magazine described him as “One of the Best comics around.”

One of the stars of the hit Netflix show Workin Moms. Ten appearances at the Just for Laughs festival and dozens of televised appearances on CBCʼs Halifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Comedy Now, Live at Gotham, CBSʼs The Late Late Show, and MTVʼs Busted.

A successful comedic and character actor. He has made turns on SyFyʼs Wynonna Earp, and CWʼs The LA Complex, and starred in CTVʼs Satisfaction, Huluʼs Almost Heroes, as well as FOXʼs sitcom Life on a Stick. He has also had starring roles in the feature films National Lampoons Going the Distance, Disneyʼs Stuck in the Suburbs, Step Dogs and the award winning family film Finn on the Fly.

GEORGE MARATOS THURSDAY George has been telling jokes since he was a kid and helped start the Yukon comedy scene in 2005 alongside sketch comedy troupe Jump the Shark. He got to tell jokes for a month in Australia at the one of the biggest festivals in the world. He studied improv and comedy writing at The Second City in Chicago and has performed with Colin Mochrie, Kyle Kinane and the Trailer Park Boys. He got his prostate examined twice in a three month period. No joke. He was fine. Enjoy the show.

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