What's Up Yukon, August 3, 2022

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August 3, 2022 Issue 742

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I highly recommend checking out the “News” page on the QYS website, where you can experience the perspective and clarity QYS generously works to bring to the complexities of our world. In general, QYS offers safer spaces, resources, support online and in person, as well as programming and community connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners—all while adapting to recent organizational changes!

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Some changes have been bittersweet, such as saying goodbye to the executive director, Joe Wickenhauser. Wickenhauser joined Queer Yukon in 2020 as QYS’s first permanent employee.

Since then, as the QYS communications manager, Sirois said, “He [Wickenhauser] tirelessly led the organization through a tremendous transformation, from an allvolunteer Pride committee, to an established service-providing organization.”

Other changes have been groundbreaking. Recognizing the need for safer spaces to gather, access resources and connect, QYS has been renovating their new inclusive drop-in community space in downtown Whitehorse.

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efore we look at the fabulous ways you can celebrate Pride, this August, in the Yukon with Queer Yukon Society (QYS), let’s recap some of the many things QYS has been doing to help make the Yukon a moreinclusive place.

It’s been a busy two years, with many changes. “QYS has been adapting to the evolving needs of the community, engaging in advocacy work and (like all of us) dealing with shifts in public-health measures regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while grow-

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Which brings us to August— Pride month in the Yukon. With many places celebrating Pride, annually, in June, Sirois noted

opening. It will be much more like a march than a parade because we won’t be doing any floats this time.”

A perfect pre-Pride march event is the sign-making gathering on August 19 at the QYS community space. Sirois encourages

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ginning at the Totem Pole (Main and Front streets in downtown Whitehorse) and ending at Shipyard’s Park. The celebrations will continue after the march and include a free community barbecue from 2–6 p.m. and … wait for it … a kickball game dubbed as “Bur-

such as watercolour, acrylics, brushes, canvases, easels, etc., so people can paint together and just have fun.” The Watson Lake march will be hosted on Saturday, August 13 (time TBA), from Belleview to Wye Lake Park.

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Cyclists take to one of the many famous Yukon trails, seeking adventure under the Midnight Sun. PHOTO: Cathie Archbould

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PHOTOS: courtesy of Queer Yukon Society that “Queer Yukon joins Fierté Montréal, Capital Pride (Ottawa), Calgary Pride, and others across Canada, in holding a late-summer Pride festival.

“We recognize that June is still a very-important month for our community, and we encouraged community members to celebrate Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, in ways that felt meaningful to them, before joining us in August for the public celebration and events.

He added, “This year’s Pride parade is a bit of a smaller scale than we would normally plan, mostly because of the push to prepare the community space for

people to come make their signs together. She said, “The sign-making event is open to community members to come in and, if they want, make some signs with us.

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On Saturday, August 27 (time TBA), folks in Watson Lake can join the Painting with Pride event.

“We will advocate for [and] on their behalf as long as we’re here—especially when we see the youth show up and engage and participate!” .... Mira Sirois

With your freshly made sign, you can join the march on Saturday, August 20, at 12 p.m., be-

Sirois explained, “It’s a community get-together where we paint together. We provide the supplies,

the Square Dancing by the River event in Dawson City on Friday, August 26 (time TBA). You can celebrate while giving a nod to the history of square dancing and dance gatherings in the territory.

Dawson City Pride celebrations also include live music and performances by Local Boy and Keen on Friday, August 19. Keep an eye on the QYS website and Facebook for more details.

On a broader note, I had the chance to ask Sirois what she would say is changing in the Yukon for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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hard to say because it’s very timespecific and situational. I think community can change pretty quickly, especially these days.

We’ve been seeing a lot more folx moving up to the territory who are who are out, trans, and queer.

We’re also seeing more youth participating or wanting to participate.

“QYS wants to do a lot for the community but with, again, a somewhat-limited capacity.

We have to kind of be cautious as to how we move forward, so we’re not promising absolutely

everything.” Sirois smiled, then continued, “But we also want to serve our growing, expanding communities to the best of our abilities.”

Listening is at the core of how QYS grows. Sirois said, “We’re trying to push for Queer Yukon Society to become more advocacy centered. Many requests we hear from the community are focussed on the need for resources, support and a need for health-care assistance and navigating the healthcare system. We are really trying to put our attention to [what

the] community needs most and in those sectors of advocacy and resources.”

QYS and Sirois put a lot of heart into their work. “We still really deeply care for community and want to see them safe, protected and have the resources they need.” She continued, “We will advocate for [and] on their behalf for as long as we’re here—especially when we see the youth show up and engage and participate!

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hree days of dance, parties, crafts, music and more will be offered from August 12–14 in Haines Junction. Augusto! Children’s Festival will be back after a long break because of the pandemic. It is the fourth time the festival will take place.

The Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival in the Grand Hall at the Haines Junction Convention Centre. “We are really excited to be able to hold the festival again.

The pandemic has been challenging but we are very pleased that 80 per cent of the presenters contracted in 2020 will be at the festival this year,” Darlene Sillery, (a board member and organizer) said.

One of the main acts will be the Saturdaynight feature performers Les Soeurs Kif-Kif (The Kif-Kif Sisters) from Montréal. Inseparable since birth, these identical twin sisters have been doing street performances all over the world, for over a decade. They describe their work as a charming cocktail of theatre, circus, magic, puppetry and, typically, French craziness. The Saturday-night feature performance of the Kif-Kif Sisters is open to the whole community, Sillery added.

“We are also excited to welcome Ken Bishop, of Friends Forever Puppets, who has performed thousands of puppet shows. His variety shows feature lively songs, fast action skills, and dialogue with a multitude of characters,” Sillery said. New this year will be a closing 45-minute puppet show on Sunday afternoon, with Friends Forever Puppets. This event is free to everyone. Sillery is sure this will be a great finale to the festival. Ken Bishop is based in Alberta. He also starred on Story-

time, a Saturday-morning kids program that aired across Canada, on CTV, for over five years. On his website, he writes that all of his puppets are original and that at one time he owned over 350 characters.

Augusto! Children’s Festival provides an opportunity, not only for children but also for their parents, to experience a variety of art, craft and music activities through shows and workshops led by professional artists. The goal has been to design a festival that involves the whole community— artists, attendees, volunteers and local vendors.

is more, Sillery said: “Over the weekend, twenty-eight one-hour art and music workshops will be on offer for ages five to twelve.

For ages two to four, Toddler Town will be a mini festival, by itself, with structured activities, short concerts and an amazing cardboard village to explore.”

The festival is, in part, a legacy of the Alsek Music Festival, which ran for 17 years in Haines Junction. That music festival was a big part of every summer, with many local people participating in it. Augusto! is similar, with community members participating as audience members (both kids and parents), presenters, volunteers or service providers. Three of the festival’s current board members worked with the Alsek Music Festival, with local musicians. Sillery said it is important for the community to hold the festival. “We believe festivals are good for communities, and our current demographics, in Haines Junction, of young families and active grandparents, seemed the perfect fit for a children’s festival.” Festival organizers work year-round to plan and fundraise for the event.

“We sell 120 tickets for the festival, but with presenters, parents and volunteers, approximately four-hundred people participate over the weekend. The first festival was in 2017. Because of Covid, there wasn’t a festival in 2020 and 2021.”

Tickets are still available for Augusto! Children’s Festival and can be purchased through email, until midnight on Friday, August 12 (augustofestival@gmail.com).

Names and ages of children, as well as names of parents or guardians who will be attending, as well as their contact numbers, are required. Children ages five to 12 can register for up to six workshops. For Toddler Town, no preregistration is needed. n

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Get ready for a fun-filled festival weekend

The Kif-Kif Sisters will be performing in this year’s Augusto!

Many local artists will offer workshops Musician and singer Annie Avery will host the Friday-night dance, as in past years when the festival was running. Amber Church will show children how to create monster puppets. Some of the programming for this year’s festival includes workshops where kids can create dream journals and cardboard animals, or play musical games. Megan Melanson will host a Mad Hatter workshop where she will show children how to create their own hat. Karrie Brown will use her traditional beading and sewing knowledge to show kids how to craft their own furry iceworm. Annie Desautels will help children to prepare an Enchanted Forest Explorer’s Kit. But there

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Chris Colbourne, editor of What’s Up Yukont

Chris Colbourne is the editor at What’s Up Yukon and back in the territory after a 15-year hiatus. He has worked as both a photojournalist and print journalist for the past 20 years, had video work commissioned in Southeast Asia, worked for two National Geographic photographers, is an Eddie Adams Barnstorm alumni and was a staff photographer at the St. Albert Gazette for 10 years.

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ell, now we know. The famous drink (also known as The Toe), was created by the equally famous Captain Dick, in 1973, in the even more famous locale known as Dawson City, and has been a major “Yukon To Do” for visitors and locals alike. Since 1973, the number of exclusive members of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club has climbed steadily, over the years, to reach the numerical milestone this week. Premier Sandy Silver was the individual who figuratively and literally bellied up to the bar to make a little history on July 19 when he downed the 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail.

The Downtown Hotel in Dawson is where the Sourtoe Cocktail resides and, as legend goes, it in-

volves drinking a shot of whisky (or gin) with a mummified human toe in it. Once the Toe touches the imbiber’s lips, they will have officially joined the club and will receive a certificate to commemorate the occasion.

Downtown Hotel’s Director of Sourtoe Cocktail Relations, Adam Gerle, said the excitement had been building, in Dawson City, in anticipation of the auspicious moment, with designs on enticing AList celebrities to potentially be in on the history-making event.

Gerle said he had even invited Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds up to do the honours with his (Reynold’s brand) Aviation Gin. But it is the Yukon’s top politician who is claiming the bragging rights and “no-toe-riety” of drinking the 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail, Gerle said.

Sandy Silver is not just the Yukon’s Premier, he is also MLA for the Klondike riding, where Dawson City is located, and a

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Premier Sandy Silver and Toe Master Terry Lee prepare to complete the Sourtoe Cocktail ritual at the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City on July 19, 2022 longtime Dawson resident. He beat out other contenders for the bragging rights.

“I don’t often get asked to fill in for Ryan Reynolds, but I’m always happy to oblige,” the Premier said. “Drinking the Sourtoe Cocktail is a time-honoured tradition in my hometown of Dawson.

Visitors from around the world have touched their lips to the Toe, and so have many residents.

I am thrilled to have been served the 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail … it’s not my first and it won’t be my last.”

Terry Lee, who is the current Toe Master at the Downtown Hotel, enjoyed Sourtoe Cocktail

99,999 and said, prior to the event, that there was a special twist for this particular drink.

“We’ve been excited about this day for over a year, and the town is buzzing. The Toe has been great publicity for Dawson City, and we plan to use one of Captain Dick’s gnarly big toes for the occasion. He would be thrilled to know we’re hitting 100,000 members!”

Captain Dick Stephenson was the founder of the Sourtoe Cocktail, back in 1973, and presided over every tip of the glass containing a toe, until he passed away in 2019. However, the legacy of Captain Dick lives on in

physical form, as well, after he willed all 10 of his toes to the Downtown Hotel. Lee said it was a way to ensure that there will be more Sourtoe cocktails in the future.

“Fresh toes are difficult to come by these days, and his generous “toe-nation” will help ensure the tradition continues.”

Gerle said this milestone just adds to the legend and the history that makes the territory so interesting and special.

“Only in the Yukon,” chuckled Gerle. “The poet Robert Service was correct: there really are strange things done under the Midnight Sun!” n

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Josephine Holmes is a freelance writer and the copy editor at What’s Up Yukon.

She is a prairie girl, at heart, but loves the Yukon and has been a sourdough since 1994. The other thing she loves, aside from spending time with family, is being called “Grammy.”

FLY STRAIGHT LIKE A HONEYBEE Most of us have watched bees as they “buzz” from flower to flower

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heir flight pattern is anything but straight. They zig, they zag, they hover and finally they land on a flower’s center to indulge in nectar, pick up pollen and return to the hive where they make that sweet stuff that most of us have grown up with— honey.

So, the idiom make a beeline for is a bit of a mystery as we watch the erratic dance of bees.

And one of the key tenements of geometry is the well-known fact that the straightest distance between two points is a straight line (hated math, loved geometry). So, what’s with bees and beelines? And why have we developed this helpful idiom to describe the most-direct route from “A” to “B(ee)”?

The mystery is solved after honeybees have finished their business in the flower patch.

Loaded with nectar and pollen, they fly straight back to the hive

calls. Whatever the motivation for the beeline, it is at the very least appealing and sometimes even urgent. It “requires” us to take that straight line, the shortest distance between two points, the quickest route, which is, of course, often debateable in traffic. My husband and I have our own ideas about what the quickest routes are when going downtown and back home again. But, of course, the directness of those routes is challenging to prove except in the absence of traffic and under ideal conditions that would really require a test environment— never as straightforward PHOTO: Pixabay as the “shortest distance between two points is a straight line” because there are The idiom make a beeline for is rarely those straight lines in geta bit of a mystery as we watch ting to our destinations. the erratic dance of bees So, when you are in a hurry and you are determined to avoid unnecessary stops or detours, more often than not, something you can make a beeline to “that simply satisfying or rewarding at place.”

No hurry? No worries. Just zig the end of the “beeline.” It could be something as simple as supper a little, zag a little and hover for that awaits us, or that cup of Joe a bit and enjoy that cup of cofthat we’ve been waiting for after fee you’ve been thinking about a long day at home, in the office for the past … ummm … well, at least for the time it’s taken you to or on the work site.

Or we may make a beeline for read this column and be reminded the nearest restroom when nature about it. n (hence, the “beeline”) where they communicate the source of their sweet harvest to the hive mind that awaits them.

Making a beeline for something or for someone is most often used in a positive sense. There is,

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ART SHOWS Wed Aug 3 Astonishing Assemblages & Janet Patterson 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Janet is a Whitehorsebased artist who creates sculptural pieces using natural, recycled, and found objects.

Wed thru Sat Painting with Virginia Wilson 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Until Aug 26 Tether Yukon Arts Centre An exhibition of more than fifty artworks by Northern Indigenous artists whose works display the complex and inseparable bonds across diverse lands, waters, nations and peoples.

Until Aug 27 En Plein Air Festival Yukon Artists At Work Yukon artists Janet Patterson, Linda Leon, Lillian Loponen, Maya Rosenberg and many more are working in different locations along the Whitehorse Waterfront this week to exhibit their work through August.

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Thu Aug 4 & 11 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar Thur Aug 11 Steel Cut Oats & The Elijah Bekk Trio 9:00 PM The Local Bar A night of alternative and indie music with visiting band Steel Cut Oats from Halifax, and Yukon artist Elijah Bekk! https://bit.ly/3BkVVzH Fri Aug 12 Paris Full Send Off 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Special live performances

by John from Dawson + NITPIK, Clout Game, Bon Che and Joshua Gladston, Win some prizes and enter the Crocs fashion show! Cover - Pay what you decide! https://bit.ly/3IvuRPO Fri Aug 12 Bison with Antarticus and Franklin Live 9:00 PM The Local Bar Vancouver doom-metal legends BISON are back and joined by Whitehorse favorites ANTARTICUS, and Franklin. Cover at the door or advanced tickets online. https://bit. ly/3aAZdE8 Sat Aug 6 & 13 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome. Music lasts until noon

Sat Aug 6 Victoria Parker & The Follower ~ Music Video Premiere Party 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre Victoria Parker & The Follower premier their music video for Lucky Raver, followed by live music from the band, Calla Kinglit and DJ sets to dance the night away. Licensed event. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3Pb9JAW Sat Aug 13 Paris Full Send Off 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Special live performances by John from Dawson + NITPIK, Clout Game, Bon Che and Joshua Gladston, Win some prizes and enter the Crocs fashion show!

Cover - Pay what you decide! https:// bit.ly/3IvuRPO Sat Aug 6 & 13 Music at The Breakfast Club 9:00 AM 98 Hotel Sun Aug 7 & 14 98 Hotel Jam Session Open Mic Nite 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

GENERAL EVENT Daily Mon - Sat Yukon Wildlife Preserve Bus Tours Yukon Wildlife Preserve 11:00 AM, 1:00 & 3:00 PM This tour follows the 5 km loop, making regular stops for viewing animals and taking photos. A knowledgeable interpreter who will provide insight into Yukon’s iconic wildlife.

Aug 3 & 4 Where the Crawdads Sing Yukon Theatre From the best-selling novel comes the captivating mystery film produced by Reese Witherspoon.

Nightly check online listings for current times, Tickets at the door or online.

Until Aug 11 Thor: Love & War Yukon Theatre The God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. Nightly check online listings for current times, Tickets at the door or online.

Until Aug 11 Fire of Love Yukon Theatre Miranda July narrates this lava-fueled documentary love story that features extraordinary archival footage of the world’s volcanoes.

Nightly check online listings for current times, Tickets at the door or online.

Until Aug 11 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song Yukon Theatre Documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit; and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone Nightly check online listings for current times, Tickets at the door or online.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children.

Call 667-2693 for more info Wed Aug 3 Learning Tlingit with Taneisha Jules Miles Canyon 10:00 AM A walk and talk session with local Yukoner, Taneisha Jules. Taneisha will be sharing her traditional language, Tlingit.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Board Game Night 6:30 PM Polarity Brewing Our old pal Alix came back with a beautifullycurated collection of board and card games. Find a new favourite or play something familiar, from quick 15 minute rounds to epic multi-hour campaigns.

Wed Aug 10 Concord Floral 7:00 PM Blackbox Theatre YTYP and the Heart of Riverdale are joining forces this summer to produce and present Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral.

Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3uB4Poz Thu Aug 4 Indigenous Community Safety Summit – The Past, Present, and Future Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Dedicated to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys and Two-Spirited People’s safety and rooted in a Northern Indigenous worldview. https://bit. ly/3NM2XRh Thu Aug 4 & 11 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Join us every Thursday at Shipyard’s park for our Outdoor Summer Market! With over 40 vendors serving locally made, grown and harvested products. The Fireweed Community Market is where local happens!

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Jubilee Thursdays at Taylor House 4:00 PM Taylor House Come celebrate Queen Elizabeth II, have some refreshments, and tour our Museum and The Royal Family in the Yukon exhibition.

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BRAKE FLUID

Regular brake fluid changes ensure that a car’s braking system operates safely and effectively.

Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop.

The fluid is usually silicone based, which does not compress, giving a solid pedal feel and an increased temperature rating. The downside to using this style of fluid is that it absorbs moisture from the air.

Constant braking causes massive amounts of heat to be generated by the braking components, which is then transferred into the fluid. If there is moisture in the fluid, this will decrease the temperature rating of the fluid, and can result in a soft brake pedal and increased stopping distance.

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WHITEHORSE EVENTS... cont’d from page 8 Fri Aug 5 & 12 Legion TGIF Dinner Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Fri Aug 5 Just for Fun Dance Party!

6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale An evening of just-for-fun dancing! We’ll have mini games with prizes to be won, snacks & beverages, and music to get you moving. Email emily@ inclusionyukon.org for more info.

Fri Aug 12 Movie Night 6:00 PM Inclusion Yukon Watching the movie Jungle Cruise, an action-packed adventure for all ages. Movie snacks & beverages will be provided. Email emily@inclusionyukon.org for more info. https://bit.ly/3PRCClC Fri Aug 12 Concord Floral 7:00 PM Blackbox Theatre YTYP and the Heart of Riverdale are joining forces this summer to produce and present Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral.

Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3uB4Poz Fri Aug 5 ‘Round Back -99 Stories Not About Gold 8:00 PM The Guild Hall a night of stories and songs, inspired by the Yukon and two simple rules: Rule 1 - Not about gold Rule 2 - Not in a book https://guildhall.ca/ shows/round-back.php Sat Aug 6 & 13 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Klondike Cruisers Cars and Coffee Territorial Auto Parts 10:00 AM Show off your wheels everyone welcome to join and enjoy Sat Aug 6 Yukon Quest Barkfest & Sign-Up Day 11:00 AM White Pass & Yukon Railroad Something for everyone in the family including a fundraiser barbecue, Quest merchandise and memberships for sale, a dog costume contest and a canicross & bikejor race co hosted with DPSAY! https://bit.ly/3b6fSj3 Sat Aug 6 Yukon Words Presents: How We Got Through 11:00 AM Yukon Arts Centre A day of lauding the strength and ingenuity of the human spirit. https://bit.ly/3PHqXq2 Sat Aug 6 & 13 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX

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Sat Aug 13 Dispatches Adventure Ride Speaking Tour 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 An open and honest discussion about living with PTSD, Operational Stress Injury, and challenges transitioning to civilian life. https://bit.ly/39UeSOD Sun Aug 7 & 14 Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Mountainview Church Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch Sun Aug 7 & 14 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Interested in Online service? You must sign up in advance by phone or email to the church office. The office is open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. Phone 667-2989: email wuc@klondiker.com Sun Aug 7 & 14 Broadening the Circle - Growing with Pride 12:00 PM Downtown Urban Garden Society Play around in the dirt, grow whatever you like, & bring starters, seeds and tools provided. https://bit.ly/3x8WXuU Sun Aug 7 & 14 Seniors Bingo 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Sun Aug 14 Healing Circle 1:00 PM 7th Ray Studio Healing circles help us step out of ordinary time into a safe and accepting environment in which we can explore our healing. To register sarahsalterkelly@gmail.com.

Sun Aug 7 & 14 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse SeventhDay Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun Aug 7 & 14 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church Mon Aug 8 & 15 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone Mon Aug 8 & 15 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you can sign in 2 guests MAX Mon Aug 8 Monday Classic: A League of Their Own 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre A Monday Classic for the sounds of summer! Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna star in this major-league comedy from the team that brought you Big. https://bit.ly/3PDR4hs

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes. Covid precautions are in effect.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Seniors Bridge 6:30 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both.

KIDS & FAMILIES Monday thru Friday Drop-In Play 10:00 AM Pioneer Hotel Join us at Shipyards park for play, reading, and fun times outside.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.

Mondays Teddy Bear Picnic! 11:00 AM Pioneer Hotel - Shipyards Park Bring your favourite stuffed friend for snacks songs and stories Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros.

5:00 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.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday Wednesdays Outdoor Exploration!

11:00 AM Pioneer Hotel - Shipyards Park Put your boots on and join us for some active outside time.

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Fridays Potluck Play! 11:00 AM Pioneer Hotel - Shipyards Park A variety of hands-on activities inspired by stories and the world around us.

Fridays 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 Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

ONLINE EVENTS Wednesdays Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on.

Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wednesdays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online.

Fridays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@ alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https://bit. ly/3GTz6T5

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Thu Aug 4 Yukon Comedy Collective AGM 4:00 PM Shipyards Park Meeting at the pavilion in Shipyards Park – if you’re interested in being more involved in the Yukon comedy scene or joining the Yukon Comedy Collective Board, come on out!

Thur Aug 11 Wild Mushroom Foraging 101 5:30 PM Whitehorse Various Locations An introduction walk to the fantastic world of fungus! Learn basic mushroom identification skills and how to practice ethical harvesting. https://bit.ly/3b0cuGq Thu Aug 4 & 11 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Prayer 7:00 PM Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts.

Thur Aug 11 Sew A Backpack - Advanced Sewing 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace This Is A TWO DAY class occurring on Aug. 11 and 18 from 6:00-9:00pm.In this 6 hour advanced class your instructor will walk you through the techniques used to cut out and assemble a small backpack. You will learn many skills Including cutting out intricate pieces, creating pockets, creating pocket flaps, inserting zippers, inserting magnetic snaps, sewing the backpack, sewing lining and putting it all together . All supplies will be provided to complete one backpack. Please note that work in between classes will likely be required.

Thur Aug 11 Concord Floral 7:00 PM Blackbox Theatre YTYP and the Heart of Riverdale are joining forces this summer to produce and present Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral.

Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3uB4Poz Thu – Sun Varietease Presents: A Klondike Cabaret 8:00 PM Varieatease is back with a limited August production! Join us over the Discovery Day long weekend at the Guild ‘Round Back for a tantalizing good time. This show is for audience members +19 years Yukontickets.com Fri Aug 5 & 12 Seniors Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

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AUGUST 20TH

A hilariously fun race for everyone!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In the Great Klondike International Outhouse Race teams costume their outhouse and selves and run a course that involves hilarity and some serious racing!

A Dawson tradition since the 1970’s, begining as a serious 5km race between distance runners.

Nowadays, all ages and running abilities are invited to participate in this Dawson City tradition.

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Dicovery Days Golf Tournament

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Discovery Days Fastball Tournament

AUGUST 13th

Jubilee Garden Party

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Welcome to the Downtown Hotel, Combining newly renovated rooms with Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the “Sourtoe Cocktail”

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JACK LONDON MUSEUM

When you come out to Free Claim #6, you’ll be getting the authentic panning experience.

Dedicated entirely to the life and writing of Jack London. Historical archives and photographs & learn about London’s adventures before, during and after the Klondike Gold Rush.

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MIDNIGHT SUN HOTEL Welcome to the Midnight Sun Hotel in the heart of Dawson City, Yukon.

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KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) hosts ODD gallery a contemporary art exhibitions, live music Friday evenings, film screenings Sundays, and more!

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THE BUBBLE LIFE

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Angela Szymczuk

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer and espresso-infused, newsconsuming “machine” who loves the gym, boxing and spin classes, while still finding time to enjoy a Macanudo cigar, a glass of Glenfiddich 18-year-old scotch, and to ponder how she might teach her cat to scuba dive.

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o when it came time to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday, I was determined to pick the perfect bottle of bubbly. With so many choices and varieties available, how do you know what to get if you want to make a lasting impression?

The way I see it, there are two safe choices: going with something classic or going with something new. In this case, I opted to go for something new, which was Rosé Prosecco. While Prosecco itself has been around since the 1700s, Rosé Prosecco first launched on the market in 2020. Why it took so long to be developed is a bit of a mystery. But what is known are the specific regulations that must be followed in order to produce it.

In Italy, there is an organization called the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC or destination of controlled origin).

This organization regulates Prosecco products, and all Prosecco produced under the DOC label are of the second-highest quality—the DOCG being the highest. Let’s take a look at what some of the rules are for producing the new found Rosé Prosecco.

Regular Prosecco is made with the white Glera grape. Rosé Prosecco must be made of the same Glera grape and the Pinot Noir grape. But the amount of Pinot Noir must fall between 10–15 per cent of the batch. Rosé Prosecco must also undergo a second fermentation process, for a minimum of 60 days, in order to keep its fizz-like composition. Still or flat versions are not allowed to be produced under the DOC label.

The word Millesimato (85 per cent of the grapes used are from the year of the vintage) must be on the label, along with the year of

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Based on these regulations, you could almost say that Rosé Prosecco production is a perfect science.

The bottle that I got my hands on is called Santomè Prosecco Rosé Brut. This batch comprises 90 per cent Glera grapes and 10 per cent Pinot Noir grapes. The grapes for this brand are grown in the northern Italian region of Trevino. For the rosé blend, there is a special section of 27 hectares on a small picturesque island called the Grave di Papadopoli, which sits in the middle of by the Piave River. The soil on this island is apparently ideal for enhancing the main attributes of Prosecco— scent, freshness and a balanced taste.

Now, time to taste this new

pretty-looking Prosecco.

Of course, I let my friend have the honours of having the first few sips. She described it as being very fruity, light and lovely. Then she downed the rest of the glass and moved on to a second one (always a good sign). My palate is a bit more sophisticated and this is how it tasted to me: when you first taste it, there are sweet hints of raspberries and strawberries.

The bubbles are not overpowering and, therefore, the taste of the fizz is light. The finishing notes taste like roses, with slight honey accents. Overall, the taste is well-balanced, crisp and fresh. In our case, it paired very well with chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Very happy with how this new discovery turned out and would highly recommend it to any Prosecco lover. n

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Sydney Keddy

Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as in other publications.

SEARED ONGLET STEAKS WITH ROASTED POTATOES

O

nglet is the French description of a hanger steak, a lovely little tab of meat that comes from around the lower belly of a cow. This local beauty is from Tum Tum’s Black Gilt Meats, next to Takhini Gas. If you have time, let your steaks sit in this rub overnight; if not, a half hour on the counter while you’re getting everything else together will be just fine.

What this bistro steak deserves are some perfect crisp french fries, but that’s a lot to deal with in the middle of the week. Instead high roasting a few small local potatoes gets you the creamy, crisp, salty bite without having to deal with a pot of oil. Or I guess you could use an air fryer? I’ve never used one but this seems like a good place to break out that kitchen tool if you’ve got one. Serves 2.

Seasoned steaks

Place the potatoes cut side down to start

Ingredients:

ð 1 Tbsp salt ð 1/2 tsp dried rosemary ð 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper ð 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ð 2 onglet steaks ð 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided ð Salt, to taste ð 8–12 small potatoes, halved (or quartered depending on size) Fresh thyme, optional ð Asparagus, optional ð

Instructions :

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1. Combine salt, rosemary, cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes, then mix well.

Rub onto the steaks and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight in the fridge.

2. Heat oven to 425℉. Toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt, then place potatoes cut side down in a cast iron pan.

Roast potatoes for 20 minutes (or until brown on one side and beginning to soften), then flip the potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes are brown and soft. Remove from the oven and let rest.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When smoking, add steak to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes for rare (or continue to flip and cook until you reach desired doneness). Let steaks rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with potatoes and top with fresh thyme. n

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WHEN DAWSON MADE HOCKEY HISTORY Klondikers: Dawson City’s Stanley Cup Challenge And How a Nation Fell in Love With Hockey

by Tim Falconer ECW Press 376 pages $24.95

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Klondikers: Dawson City’s Stanley Cup Challenge And How a Nation Fell in Love With Hockey

T

im Falconer’s new book has a long and unwieldy title, but it probably needs it to cover the contents appropriately.

While Klondikers: Dawson City’s Stanley Cup Challenge provides the hook that will get the book bought by many a Yukoner, a larger part of the story here is given by And How a Nation Fell in Love With Hockey.

The Dawson Challengers do get an early mention in the book. The three-page prologue is all about

their trip and their dream to contest for the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup (better known as the Stanley Cup, after the Governor General who donated it).

But Dawson’s history with hockey stays on the back burner until page 89, and part one of the book is about how hockey developed into a craze and how Weldy Young, who was a star player in the early development of the game, back in Central Canada, was probably a key factor in persuading mining superstar Joe Boyle to sponsor a team between 1899, when Young moved here, and 1905, when the trip began.

We complain about violence in the game, but Falconer’s history shows that it has always been there and was always part of the fan attraction.

He doesn’t really clear up where the game began. I went to grade 12 in Windsor, N.S., one of the towns that lays claim to its origins; but Kingston, Ont.; Montreal, PQ (Quebec); and the Indigenous settlement of Déliine, on Great Bear Lake, where Franklin’s crew played it, all get a mention, and similar-sounding games, in various parts of Europe and North America, blur the lines still further.

In our time, professional teams compete all year to get a shot at the cup. Professional was almost a cuss word to the early promoters of the game, which slowly moved out of Ontario and Quebec as the nation expanded westward. It was a challenge cup then, and any place that could mount a team and finance the trip could have a go, maybe after some local playoffs.

Once the game moved to indoor arenas, there were costs to be covered and prizes to be won.

That kind of explains why what was essentially a central-Canadian preoccupation would even consider accepting a challenge from someplace as far away as Dawson.

Klondike still had its romantic cachet in that first decade after the Gold Rush, and there was some promotional value in linking it to the game.

That Young had been a star in the game’s early days in the East helped, and Boyle’s reputation, though not as legendary as it would become after his adventures in World War I, was persuasive. He was known as a man who could get things done.

There’s a fair amount about Boyle’s early years in this book, though we’re all still waiting for Max Fraser’s film to get the whole story out there.

Part two of the book alternates between Dawson and Outside; and part three (the last 65 pages) concentrates on the actual Klondikers’ trip and the games they played, including the actual contest and a barnstorming tour around Central Canada, the Maritimes and some game in the United States.

Falconer was the Berton House Writer-in-Residence, during the summer of 2012, while he was working on the book that would be called Bad Singer: The Surprising Science of Tone Deafness and How We Hear Music. It’s another long title, but the visiting author, who helmed a radio show at CFYT-FM, while he was here, has been frustrated by this problem for most of his life.

The re-enactment of the original trip, staged in 1996, was long over by the time Falconer arrived here for his return visit (he had worked in a mine here, years earlier), but it was still a tale being told—especially among hockey players, of whom Falconer was one. At that time, only a couple of years had passed since Don Reddick’s book about that trip, called The Trail Less Traveled: The Yukon’s Dawson City-to-Ottawa Stanley Cup Reenactment, had been published, so the tale was still fairly fresh.

Nevertheless, Falconer says it was only several years later that he thought of writing about the game and the event. There was a lot of research involved, but he reserves special thanks for Dawson City Museum staff Angharad Wenz, and former director Alex Somerville. n

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Kylie Campbell-Clarke

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In 2018, I started riding a mountain bike named “Grasshopper”

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n my stories with What’s Up Yukon, we discovered how to maintain a bike, how to ride a bike (and not die) and, generally, how challenging taking up a new sport in your thirties can be.

It’s been four years, and each year I bike more and more, and now I bike in the winter! So, in this next series, I wanted to highlight how special mountain biking is for making lifelong friends, for keeping your dogs active and for surviving and building your rela-

tionship with your spouse, while discovering the Yukon in the process.

So let’s dive into “Biking with Friends.”

When I moved to Whitehorse, I knew absolutely nobody. But mountain biking changed that and here’s how:

CMBC & Dirt Girls When I first attempted to bike, I literally couldn’t imagine ever changing gears or staying upright and watching where I was going as I went down a hill I could barely walk down.

But over the years, my confidence grew and that was mostly thanks to other people. I joined Contagious Mountain Bike Club

A beautiful view from the top (CMBC) and participated in their Dirt Girls sessions. This was a great way to get trail updates and events and, as well, to link up with people to ride with.

I first posted on their Facebook page that I was looking for someone with the patience of a monk, to ride with me, and I inadvertently made a best friend, Michelle Friesen, who ended up being my wedding officiant four years later!

Those that bike together are friends together. cont’d on page 17 ...

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Mountain biking, a solo sport ... cont’d from page 16 Kylie and Charlie race along a path surrounded by autumn colours

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke Dirt Girls is also a great opportunity for organized rides, with little stress of being laughed at or mocked in any way. It’s completely a supportive and inclusive environment to go ride bikes at your level, in a safe way, together.

Michelle led a Dirt Girls group one evening. It was an easy-level

Kylie uses her legs to push herself and the bike up the last bit of mountain

Ryan looks for his bike among the group of Contagious Mountain Bike Club (CMBC) riders

group, and the overall, badass women that came meant that we were all ripping it as hard as we were comfortable with.

You can also volunteer at any of these groups or with their board.

Skills, clinics & events There are a lot of events out there. For me, I can barely survive 20 kilometres of mountain

biking, let alone biking Royalty of the Canyon (formerly King of the Canyon), which is 50 kilometres all over Grey Mountain. Or biking with the even-crazier people who do the unofficial Triple Crown, which involves riding up and down three big mountains in town: Haeckel Hill, Grey Mountain and Mount Mac. There have been a few events that have appealed to me with my abilities. These include Shredhers Mountain Bike Retreat, and Fatbiking at Christmas.

In 2021, Michelle Friesen organized the first-ever ShredHERs retreat. It was a two-day retreat for newbie women who were partnered with a mentor. It was fantastic. Kate White gave us all positive improvements for our biking and we all had a laugh and enjoyed our mountain biking at Montana Mountain in Carcross.

What was great for me is that my mentee and I totally hit it up. I explained to her how difficult biking has been for me, how much everything scares me and how much I wish I could do stuff.

We decided to go off on our own and went down a trail called Upper Wolverine. I told her, “I usually walk everything, so let’s see.”

White had just shown us new techniques for walking the “line” we

would take, to see it before we would rode it.

We started on the trail and immediately hit something I had never done. We walked it together. Then I thought to myself, Bugger it. Go for it.

I rode it! Then my mentee rode it! Then we kept doing it! There were a few sections we didn’t want to do (and probably never will).

“Oh my goodness,” I said, “this is the most I’ve ever done on this trail. Seriously, this is crazy!”

“Thank you!” My mentee said.

“I think knowing you hadn’t done this before and seeing you do it made me really think I could do it too!”

That’s what mountain biking can do for you—take you out of your comfort zone, and even if it takes you three years to do something (or if you never do something), you always have someone there to support you.

Another great way to make friends and get better at biking is to participate in one of the highly in-demand skills clinics.

Mount Sima & Carcross Still not sure about reaching out directly to the world in the above methods? Fear not. The oldschool way is to show up and join a pack.

Mount Sima is on wednesday nights and provides a bike-lift, to shuttle you up the mountain, so you can ride down. What better way to make a new biking friend than to jump on the lift and start chatting? And don’t worry if you can’t ride down the whole thing just yet. It took me two years and many children passing me before I could make it down their easiest trail.

Carcross is also a great option to meet and to join in on rides.

Any given weekend, once the snow is gone, there are shuttle vehicles making their way up and down the mountain. Bring your camping chair, lunch and a beer, because you are certainly going to meet some fellow bikers and, hopefully, new friends.

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Sophie is in her 30s and French. She studied and worked in the UK and Senegal, before moving to Canada. The time she spent in the Yukon changed her life for the best. She developed a true interest for quiet, wild spaces and a more-rural life. She is now back in France, starting a goat farm in the countryside and sharing stories from Europe!

PRESERVING VEGGIES FOR (BRRRH!) WINTER Lacto-fermentation At minus 50℃, growing root vegetables is not an easy thing.

In the Yukon, while the growing season in the summer is very efficient, with almost 20 hours of daylight, the winters are tough for our food gardens.

To keep eating local during cold months, with very little energy and time required, lacto-fermentation is a fantastic solution for preserving fruits and vegetables, among other foods.

Preserving veggies for years (in salt and water) Since the Neolithic Age, the process of lacto-fermentation is well-known. The idea is to preserve food in salt or a brine (salt and water), in an airtight container. The salt allows the produce to stay firm and helps to accelerate fermentation.

In those conditions, fermentation will start producing lactic acid, thanks to lactic bacteria that is naturally available in veggies.

These bacteria multiply, feeding on food sugars (carbohydrates).

The acidity produced destroys any pathogens or bacteria and avoids risk of food decomposition or alteration. Once fermentation is done, food can be kept for years at room temperature.

In addition to preserving, fermenting has other benefits. The process keeps vitamins in the fruits and vegetables and even increases their levels. The food is also easy to digest and strengthens our immune system.

Beyond health benefits, lacto-

Fermented vegetables are quick and easy to make and the perfect way to preserve your favourites for winter!

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Enjoy fermented veggies on a thick slice of sourdough bread fermented products are delicious, cost saving and super easy to make.

So what are lacto-fermented products? Sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi or any veggies or fruits in a brine; but also ham, salami and some fishes such as Nước Mắm (Vietnamese dipping sauce) and smoked salmon (salted before being smoked).

Salt or brine?

Use salt for veggies that have high water content (1% salt for the veggies weight, cut into small pieces). You will see the brine appear naturally. For whole veggies or low-water-content ones, immerse them in a brine (3% salt to the water volume).

Here are several recipes to get you started!

Fermented Root Vegetables What you need: • A mixing bowl and a knife (optional) • Glass jars • Veggies such as cabbage, carrots, beetroot, parsnips, turnips, white radishes • Sea salt: 1% of the prepared veggies weight • Aromatics such as garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cinnamon, ginger

Process: 1. Grate or cut veggies into small pieces, or leave them whole if they are small enough.

2. Mix veggies, salt and aromatics together. Press mixture with your hand until water emerges.

3. Let it rest for 15 minutes until the juice comes out 4. Add to jars (including the juice), leaving 1 inch of space at the top. Press firmly to remove any air.

5. Seal the jars and put them on a plate. If there is too much juice, you can remove some.

Let them ferment at room temperature for at least a week.

Don’t open the jars during the fermentation process (to avoid air coming in). The veggies will give away the water and the pots will be full of liquid. After a couple of days, they will be slightly effervescent due to the creation of carbonic gas, removing any air left at the top of the jars.

6. You can keep the jars in the fridge or at room temperature for weeks to months. The veggies can be eaten in a salad, or in soup. Don’t salt your meal again; the veggies are already seasoned! cont’d on page 20 ...

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ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed Aug 3 & 10 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Guns for Moms 11:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Group Training Sessions for Mums looking to get fit!

Wed Aug 3 Elder Active Intermediate Walks Above Hidden Lakes 10:00 AM Magnusson Trailhead Parking – Hidden Lakes Your walking is inspiring! These intermediate walks are designed to do that for you, and you are showing me that they are!

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Noon Strength and Conditioning with Ben McPherson 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy This class consists of dynamic, functional, but progressive movements that will improve your strength, balance and mobility for whatever you do.

Wed Aug 3 thru Sat & Tues Free Guided Hikes 10:00 AM Miles Canyon 2 hour easy hike. Meet up at the Miles Canyon Bridge! No reservations required. For more details call 867-668-5678 or go to yukonconservation.org Wed Aug 3 Wandering for Wolves 6:00 PM Department of Environment Join the Wolf Management Program Coordinator, Peter Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery. We will carpool (10 km) to a nearby location and try our own wolf howls! Involves a 3-km hike. Distances are “return trip”.

Wed Aug 3 Elder Active Easy Walking 600 College Drive 1:30 PM 600 College Drive This enthusiastic recreational guide has been recognized for her second year of the Sport Leadership-Exercise and Wellness program at Camosun College. Her studies include kinesiology, which will be informative as you increase flexibility.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Women’s Strength Class 5:45 PM Northern Strength Academy learn and train with foundational functional movements, working to gain strength, power, improve mobility, movement and coordination.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Mt. Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 3:00 PM https://www.mountsima.com/bike-park/ Wed Aug 3 & 10 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Wed Aug 3 & 10 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.

Thu Aug 4 Elder Active Walks Series Level 2 Ice Lake 10:00 AM Your walking is inspiring! These intermediate walks are designed to do that for you, and you are showing me that they are!

Thu Aug 4 Elder Active Easy Walking Waterfront Place 1:30 PM Water Front place Thu Aug 4 & 11 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run 6:15 PM Athletics Yukon Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check athleticsyukon.ca often to see where this weeks run is TrackieReg.com/2022-ThursTrailRuns Thu Aug 4 & 11 Dragon Boating ElderActive Drop-In Schwatka Lake Day Use Area 7:00 PM a great team building activity, which can also lead to personal gains in strength and flexibility. All Seniors Welcome.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Series Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, noncompetitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check in often to see where this week’s run is. Register: TrackieReg.com/2022-ThursTrailRuns TrackieReg.com/2022-ThursTrailRuns Thu Aug 4 & 11 Strength for Runners 12:00 PM Avalanche Athletics Improve your technique, lower your times, and understand the sport of running on a deeper level.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit. ly/3kFowWQ Thu Aug 4 & 11 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Thu Aug 4 & 11 Dragon Boating Drop-In 6:00 & 7:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area Fri Aug 5 & 12 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals.

Fri Aug 5 & 12 Kids BJJ 5:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! For kids approximately 4 - 12 years old.

Fri Aug 12 Discovery Days Fastball Tournament Minto Park Teams from all over the North are welcome at the annual Discovery Days Fastball Tournament.

Throughout the weekend, in addition to some quality fastball, fans and players can enjoy a concession, beer garden, lawn games, world-class heckling, and a home-run derby!

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Dragon Boating Drop-In 10:00 AM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area

Sat Aug 6 Fall birding at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve 10:45 AM Yukon Wildlife Preserve with Jake Paleczny and friends.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Mt. Sima Bike Saturday Mt Sima 12:00 PM The Mt. Sima Bike Park offers chairlift access to blue and green downhill mountain biking trails. Riders under 18 must have a parent signature prior to riding. https://www.mountsima.com/bike-park/ Sun Aug 7 & 14 Habit Cycle 10:00 AM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Sun Aug 7 Yukon River Trail Marathon Rotary Peace Park The race categories are full marathon, half marathon, relay and half marathon walk.Every participant must register themselves and indicate their agreement with the waiver.

Sun Aug 7 & 14 Yukon Roller Girls Full Contact Scrimmage Practice 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon (*Must have passed wftda minimum skills to participate in contact drills and scrimmages*) Msg us beforehand if you plan on stopping by! YRG@ yukonrollergirls.ca Mon Aug 15 Annual Run Wild 5km Fun Run Fundraiser for Wildlife Rehabilitation Yukon Wildlife Preserve Mon Aug 8 & 15 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Multisport Strength and Agility 11:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Improve your agility, balance, running economy, coordination and strength Mon Aug 8 & 15 Noon Strength and Conditioning with Ben McPherson 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy This class consists of dynamic, functional, but progressive movements that will improve your strength, balance and mobility for whatever you do.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Running Class 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy Join coach Ian Weir as he helps to improve technique, pacing, cadence, breath, power and more in these evening run sessions! All Levels Welcome Mon Aug 8 & 15 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style Mon Aug 8 & 15 Dragon Boating Drop-In 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area Mon Aug 8 & 15 Go-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Every Tuesday until Sept 13, Pay what you can Tue Aug 9 & 16 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training.

All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available.

Tue Aug 9 Plants of the Boreal: A Walk and Talk Series 2:00 PM Solstice Disc Golf Park Join us for a guided walk to learn all about the plants in our local landscape. Everyone is welcome, please dress for the weather outside. https://bit.ly/3ypvI1d Tue Aug 9 & 16 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker.

BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Sports Experts 5 KM Fun Run Walk 6:15 PM FH Collins High School Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km course on the Millennium Trail. Every Tuesday until the end of September Tue Aug 9 & 16 Learn to Skate Summer 22 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary This program is open to adults of any gender & will teach you all the skating basics you need to play roller derby and/or just have a good ol’ (safe!) time on your quad skates including: balance, stops, transitions, forward & backward skating, hops, jumps & spins! https://forms.gle/ mSXKZBopmUbNvkSt9

WELLNESS LISTINGS Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video

appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian 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.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Samurai Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 7:00 PM Location TBA After Pre-Registration A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male aged 21+. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, set goals and be held accountable. More info: call/text Michael at 867-3324722 or email mjvernon@gmail.com.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Wed Aug 3 & 10 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Classes with Nancy 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Email whitehorsekundalini@gmail.com to register for 5class series or check for availability to try a drop in.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Wed Aug 3 & 10 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation Thu Aug 4 & 11 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@ yukon.cmha.ca for more info.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com Fri Aug 5 & 12 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Fri Aug 5 & 12 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.

Fri Aug 5 & 12 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Fri Aug 5 & 12 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group..

Fri Aug 5 & 12 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Yoga in the Park 10:00 AM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!!

Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of Yogis!

Sat Aug 6 & 13 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Aug 6 & 13 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Aug 6 & 13 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info Mon Aug 8 & 15 Drop-In Yoga Mount Lorne Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome Mon Aug 8 & 15 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building Mon Aug 8 & 15 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Mon Aug 8 & 15 Yoga in the Park 18:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!!

Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of Yogis!

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 3351996 for more info.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

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Preserving veggies ... cont’d from page 18 Lemon skins preserved in salt.

Delicious with slow-cooked veggies, meat and fish!

PHOTOS: Sophie Andre

Fermented Garlic If you love garlic but want to avoid the strong taste, fermenting is the perfect solution.

What you need: • Glass jars • Young (green) garlic • Sea salt for brine (3% of water volume) Process: 1. Select young garlic and separate the cloves. It is not necessary to peel them. Put them into the jars.

2. Prepare the brine with 30 grams of sea salt, per litre, of non-chlorinated water (if your water is chlorinated, leave it in an open jar to evaporate for a few hours).

3. Pour the cool brine over the cloves.

4. Seal the jars and leave them to ferment for a week at room temperature, and then in a cooler room or in the fridge for at least 3 weeks.

5. Another option is to replace the brine with a natural, liquid flower honey, wait for at least a month to ferment (8 to 12 months is ideal). An absolute delish!

6. This garlic can be used like the fresh one—on pizza, in pesto or with meat or fish. The longer it ferments, the better it is! You can keep the juice for cooking.

Baba Ganoush To preserve eggplants, here is a delicious sauce recipe to keep for fall and winter.

What you need: • 1 glass jar (500ml/18oz) • 2 to 4 eggplants • 2 garlic cloves, cut into 4 pieces • 2.11 cups (18oz) of water • A Tbsp sea salt • Olive oil Process: 1. Peel the eggplants, cut them into slices and then in half again. Place them into a colander and sprinkle with sea salt.

Leave for one hour (the water will come out).

2. Prepare the brine: add the salt to the non-chlorinated water.

3. Once ready, press the eggplants in your hands to remove excess water.

4. Pack them into the jar, with the garlic and any aromatics you like (oregano, parsley, etc.).

5. Pour the brine overtop.

6. Seal the jar and leave it to ferment for two weeks. Open the jar and remove the brine (you can keep it for making soup or a sauce). Replace the brine with olive oil. The eggplants will be preserved for months in olive oil. Delicious on bread or with pasta.

Preserved Lemons My little favourite! Preserved lemons are delicious when slowly cooked with veggies, fish or meat. The traditional recipe makes use of the whole lemon.

For similar results, I would recommend using only the peels, as a way to reduce waste in your kitchen.

What you need: • 1 glass jar • Organic lemon peels (use organic as others are heavily treated) • Sea salt Process: 1. Cut the lemon skins in two or three pieces.

2. Place a layer of lemon skins into the jar.

3. Add a tablespoon of salt inbetween each layer of lemon skins.

4. Press well and add more layers until you reach the top of the jar.

5. Seal the jar and leave for (at least) a month or two. Can be kept for years! n

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These products are cost-effective and the program is very simple to implement.

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HIGHLIGHTS Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT Yukon Animal Rescue Network

Youth Drop-In Centre

Recreational program for teen-years youth When: Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 9 pm & Sat 1-9 pm Ages: 12-18 years old For more info: See Facebook page for schedule & activities, or email Oliver: obulpitt@bcgyukon.com

August 9 WOODWORKING BASICS MAKE A BBQ CADDY 6:00pm - 8:00pm ………………………..

August 11 ADVANCED SEWING SEW A BACKPACK 6:00pm - 9:00pm ………………………..

August 17 ROBOT MANIA SUMMER CAMP AGES 12-17 9:00am - 3:30pm ………………………..

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5:00pm - 6:00pm ………………………..

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION 6:30pm - 8:30pm ………………………..

Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm

AllStars After School Program

An affordable, quality after school program When: Monday to Friday 3-5:00 pm following the school calendar.

Ages: Ages 6-11 years old Cost: Tuition fees as follows: $315/month allstars@bgcyukon.com for inquiries Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary

Learning Tree Early Years Centre

An affordable, quality, licensed childcare program When: Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:15pm Ages: 18 months - 5 years of age Cost: Tuition fees as follows: Toddler: $160/month, Preschool: $150/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com Location: Riverdale

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August 17 WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 11am ………………………..

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!

NorthLight Innovation Building 2180 2nd Ave

YUKON THEATRE Aug 5-18 THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER FRI: 5:30 & 8 PM, SAT & SUN: 4:30 & 7 PM, MON - THURS: 7 PM, 118 MINS Dir. Taika Waititi

FIRE OF LOVE DAILY, EXCEPT NO SHOW MON, AUG 8, 91 MINS Dir. Sara Dosa

HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG

DAILY, EXCEPT NO SHOW SAT AUG 6, 105 MINS Dir. Daniel Geller & Dayna Goldfine

NOPE TWO SCREENINGS DAILY, 130 MINS Dir. Jordan Peele MONDAYCLASSIC: CLASSIC: LEAGUE THEIR OWN MONDAY AA LEAGUE OFOF THEIR OWN MONDAY, AUG 8, 8:15 AUG 8, 8:15 PMPM

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She is a 2-year-old, female German Shepherd. Maple is available for adoption from foster. Her foster family really enjoys having her, but it’s time for her to find her forever home, this is what they have to say about her: Maple is a gentle giant around the house. She is patient and affectionate and loves pets and cuddles. Maple has excellent leash skills and knows how to heel beside her walker without pulling. She does react quite assertively towards other dogs who come to the fence and would benefit from meeting other dogs in a training environment.

It’s uncertain how much exposure she’s had to other dogs but it’s clear she is a smart girl. Maple is good around children. She is a dream around the house.

She is also fully house trained and knows many commands like how to sit and lie down. She is independent at home and when she has been left alone for short periods of time, she leaves the house looking as it did before. Maple is a loyal and loving girl and will make a family very complete. ***Maple has been diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia which is likely congenital.

The vet believes with proper care and management she is able to live a full and happy life. Potential adopters are encouraged to do their research into the financial and emotional cost of ensuring a dog like Maple maintains a high quality of life.*** If you are interested in adopting Maple please fill out an online application at humanesocietyyukon.ca.

If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards her.

Every Friday at noon at the Gazebo & 8pm at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC

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Did you know that if you surrender all the pups to YARN, we’ll raise the pups, pay for all their care and veterinary costs, find them homes using a responsible adoption process – and spay your mama dog for free and give her back.

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We are trying to reduce the future over’PUP’ulation in the North, by adopting to family’s that will spay & neuter. Each female dog that is not spayed could produce up to 67,000 descendants in her lifetime.

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Do you have a fear of PUBLIC SPEAKING? Would you like to improve your public speaking skills, build confidence and hone your listening skills?  Feel free to attend with no obligation, any Toastmaster (TM) meeting.  You can attend 3 meetings as a guest while deciding to join.  You can just show up at a meeting before we begin (11:55am).

Actually, great value for the benefit, private public speaking professionals charge hundreds of dollars for courses, TM is much more affordable.

When: Thursdays at noon till 1 pm Where: Jim Light Park (behind Sport Yukon) Weather pending for August. Cancelled if raining.

Questions: herbeeking(at)hotmail.com

We follow current Covid guidelines per Yukon Government.

Open Aug 1st visit kiac.ca for more info

Mentorship Exhibition at Confluence Gallery at SOVA Opening Reception: Friday Aug 5th, 7-9pm Gallery Hours: Sat 1-4pm from Aug 6-28th

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Email: kiac@kiac.ca Website: www.kiac.ca

PORCUPINE SQUAD

A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, have honest conversations, set goals and be accountable.

Call/text Michael at 867-332-4722 or email: mjvernon@gmail.com

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LITTLE LIBRARIES In The Yukon

The Yukon Literacy Coalition is developing a virtual map of all the little libraries in the Yukon and we need your help!

Send in a picture and the address of your favorite little library in the Yukon.Include your name and contact information if you wish to be part of a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to Mac’s Fireweed Bookstore.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Martin, PH: 867 668 6535 E: dave.martin@yukonliteracy.com W: yukonliteracy.com

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE

It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Please visit whatsupyukon.com for up to date event details. Some events may be postponed or cancelled after we print.

ATLIN Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315

YUKON COMMUNITIES: Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

BURWASH LANDING Wed Aug 3 Youth Research Workshop Lunch provided, reach out to the youth counselor Colesen Ford to sign up by phone 333-2032 Tue Aug 9 Language Nest Immersive Camp for Families Daily games, prizes and more, Learning everyday vocab to use at home. Email langnest.officer@ kfn.ca

CARCROSS First Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129 Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St. Wed Aug 3 & 10 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Wed Aug 3 & 10 Lane Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 9:00 AM Wed Aug 3 & 10 Carcross Public Swim 1:15 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Monday To Thursday 1:15 pm -3:45 Everyone welcome Wed Aug 3 & 10 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Thu Aug 4 & 11 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Lane Swim 9:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 9:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Sun Aug 7 & 14 Carcross Public Swim 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Everyone welcome Sun Aug 7 & 14 Elder’s Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 8:00 AM Sun Aug 7 & 14 Lane Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 9:00 PM Mon Aug 8 & 15 Carcross Rock Wall 8:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Mon Aug 8 & 15 Lane Swim 9:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Mon Aug 8 & 15 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Tue Aug 9 & 16 Community Beach Volleyball 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Come out to the courts behind the school. Family friendly, all inclusive!

CARMACKS Wed Aug 3 & 10 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Thu Aug 4 & 11 Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Thu Aug 4 & 11 Kids T-Ball 6:30 PM Tantalus School Diamond – Every Thursday 12 weeks, for more info call 332-1517 Fri Aug 5 Elder Field Trip 9:00 PM Village of Carmacks Tahkini Hotsprings, Walmart, Run Errands, Lunch at Rickys, Forms at the VOC to sign up – Free Fri Aug 5 & 12 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM) Fri Aug 5 & 12 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 9:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School

Sat Aug 13 Youth of the Yukon - Canoe River Trip Carmacks Recreation Centre Land based camp for indigenous Yukon youth ages 13-17, reach out to your local RCMP detachment and or community recreation centre for more info. Canoeing from Dawson City to Whitehorse over 14 days, 14 First Nations and one epic adventure. https://bit.ly/3aY8s18 Sat Aug 6 & 13 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Mon Aug 8 & 15 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM) Mon Aug 8 & 15 Carmacks Spikerz Volleyball 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Indoors at the VOC - Rec Center until the outdoor courts at Merv Tew Park & Tantalus School are ready! https://bit.ly/3Ot7cSv Tue Aug 9 & 16 Community Beach Volleyball 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Come out to the courts behind the school. Family friendly, all inclusive!

DAWSON CITY Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Wed Aug 3 & 10 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 3 & 10 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 3 & 10 Kids Summer Art Camps Ages 6-9 Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Please Pre-Register To Participate! Hands-on activities, games, crafts, snacks, and all things ART. Camp runs Wednesday-ThursdayFriday, 1-4pm.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 55+ Virtual Fitness Class 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites over Zoom Call 993-7400 ext 299 for Zoom link..

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Bannock Tea and Stories 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Wed Aug 3 & 10 Swimfit 5:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 3 & 10 Youth Minor Ball Minto Park Concession Building 5:30 PM Cheer on our local players Grades 4-7 participants will have pre-registered Wed Aug 3 & 10 Lane and Adult Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thur Aug 11 Discovery Day Golf Tournament Dawson City Golf Course Teams of four are invited to our annual 18-hole best-ball tournament, spread out over 3 days on our favourite weekend.

With great prizes, good food and exceptional golfing Thur Aug 11 Discovery Day Celebrations Dawson City Various Locations a weekend festival known as Discovery Days. From family-friendly events such as a parade and a pipe band on the Midnight Dome to a literary tour, fastball tournament and arts festival, there’s barely enough hours in the day to do and see everything!

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thur Aug 11 Authors on Eighth 1:30 PM Jack London Museum Walking Tour and Writing Contest is funded annually by the Writers Trust of Canada. Writers and book lovers of all ages are welcome to join us for this FREE event!

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Thu Aug 4 & 11 Public Swim 2:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 4 & 11 Campfire Sessions Campfire Sessions Dawson City Gazebo 5:00 PM FREE Event. Singalongs, stories, skits and snacks. An unsupervised and participatory family activity for all ages

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Drop-In Tennis with Dave Ezzard 5:00 PM Minto Park Free, all ages, try tennis. Email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca for more info.

Thu Aug 4 & 11 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 5:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 4 & 11 Guided Hike Goldensides 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Dress warmly as we will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are recommended. 3 Hour Hike / Free event Thu Aug 4 & 11 Adult Drop In Slowpitch 7:30 PM Minto Park Concession Building Fri Aug 5 & 12 Summer Concert Series Dawson City Gazebo 12:00 PM Summer Concert Series Co-presented by KIAC and the Klondike Visitors Association Fri Aug 5 & 12 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri Aug 5 & 12 Aquafit 1:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Fri Aug 5 & 12 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 2:40 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Public Swim 4:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Pool Games 6:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Lane and Adult Swim 7:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 5 & 12 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Fri Aug 5 & 12 Summer Concert Series Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom 8:00 PM Summer Concert Series Co-presented

by KIAC and the Klondike Visitors Association Sat Aug 6 & 13 Free Drop In Art Activities Ages 8-12 Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 11:00 AM No registration required, just show up! Space is very limited.

Sat Aug 13 Horticultural Exhibition 8:00 AM Dawson City Gazebo the place to see the delicious and impressive stuff that gets grown or made right here in Dawson City! Held on Discovery Days weekend, the Horticultural Exhibition shows off the best that Dawson’s green-thumbs have to offer. Categories expand to more than just gardens too.

They include veggies, berries, flowers, baking, preserves, quilting, beading, and photography.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School Sat Aug 6 & 13 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Dawson City Gazebo Artist Market with original art, craft, and handmade goods made by local artists!

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 10:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 6 & 13 Guided Hike Grizzly Viewpoint 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Join a Tombstone interpreter for a 4 to 5 hour hike up the Grizzly trail to the viewpoint.

Dress warmly as the hike will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Free Drop In Art Activities Ages 8-12 11:00 AM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) No registration required, just show up! Space is very limited.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 2:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 13 Jubilee Garden Party 2:00 PM Commissioner’s Residence There will be cupcakes, games and a story from the Story Laureate of Yukon, Michael Gates.

All are invited to attend this free event.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Public Swim 3:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Public Swim 11:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 6 & 13 Aquafit 12:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 6 & 13 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information Sun Aug 7 & 14 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School Sun Aug 7 & 14 Guided Hike North Klondike 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Join a Tombstone interpreter for a 2 hour hike along the North Klondike river. Dress warmly as the hike will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are recommended.

Sun Aug 7 & 14 Screen Printing Dropin with Dan Brown 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) Includes: use of screens*, emulsion, and ink! There is a refundable deposit of $20 per screen though participants are welcome to bring their own.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Families Golf Free Mondays Dawson City Golf Course Rentals of clubs and carts are extra. Call 993 2500 for more information.

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Tots And Twirls 10:00 AM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) A free program for kids under 5, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian We will jump, dance, run, roll and play during a variety of fun exercises designed to get those little limbs moving while learning about rhythm and dance!

No registration required. just show up!

Mon Aug 8 & 15 Youth Minor Ball 5:30 PM Minto Park Concession Building Cheer on our local players Grades 4-7 participants will have pre-registered Mon Aug 8 & 15 Guided Hike Goldensides 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Dress warmly as we will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are recommended. 3 Hour Hike / Free event Mon Aug 8 & 15 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Tue Aug 9 & 16 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon. ca for more info.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Hand Building Pottery Drop-In 6:00 PM KIAC Space is limited to 6 participants, first come first served.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto Park Concession Building FREE Event. Format is commander – Bring your own cards / decks Tue Aug 9 & 16 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre

FARO Wednesdays Faro Seniors - Games and Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Fridays Family Crafts and Boardgames 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Saturdays Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports.

Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Wed JAug 3 & 10 Faro Market 3:00 PM CRIC & Campbell Region Interpretive Centre Discover local arts, crafts, baking and more Thu Aug 4 &11 Faro Adult Swim 6:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Sat Aug 6 & 13 Faro Adult Swim 6:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool

HAINES ALASKA Sat Aug 6 Haines Alaska Totem Trot 10:00 AM Haines Sheldon Museum 5K Running/Walking or Rolling race-event Please note the three separate sign-

up/start times: Rollers (cyclists)--sign up 9:00am and start rolling at 9:30; Runners--sign up at 9:30 and start running at 10:00am; Walkers sign up at 10:00am and start walking at 10:30am.

HAINES JUNCTION Nightly Evening Campfire Talks in Kluane Kathleen Lake Campground 7:00 PM Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter for an evening around the campfire to learn more about the park’s wildlife, plants, glaciers and history.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary tea and hot chocolate.

Wed Aug 3 Service Canada In Haines Junction 9:00 AM St. Elias Convention Centre Service Canada can help you access and give you information on Government of Canada programs and services. For more information call 4566452.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Dakwakada Haines Junction Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon Find them in the Middle of town on the Alaska Highway Across from Frosty’s Wed Aug 3 & 10 Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

[Remote attendance only] Wed Aug 3 & 10 Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy Thu Aug 4 Photovoice 9:00 AM St. Elias Convention Centre Series of Workshops with Mark Kelly. Sign up with Isabelle at : mtpd@bgcyukon.com only 8 spots available food provided during workshops. 12 to 24 years old Thu Aug 4 & 11 Bill Brewster Arena Drop - In Centre 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Skate Park, Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, Basketball, Floor Hockey, & Bouncy Castle Fri Aug 5 Elder Road Trip 9:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre Forms available at the VOC - Rec Center, we will visit the Takini Eclipse Hot Springs, Walmart, lunch at Ricky’s Grill. https://bit. ly/3PUF2Qu Fri Aug 5 & 12 HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit.ly/3KmBdBC. Fri Aug 12 2022 Augusto Children’s Festival! Junction Arts and Music https:// www.facebook.com/AugustoFestival Fri Aug 5 Live The Hibernation 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call the Bakery directly at 634-2867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PM Fri Aug 12 Live Ryan McNally 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call the Bakery directly at 634-2867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PM Sat Aug 6 Mendenhall Community Barbeque 4:00 PM Mendenhall Community Centre BBQ and Bonfire, We’ll be starting at 4pm and going until whenever the last person leaves.

Sat Aug 6 & 13 Mät’àtäna Mǟn Plant Walk 10:00 AM Kathleen Lake Campground Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter on a short walk and learn about the diverse flora at Kathleen Lake.

Sat Aug 6 Selina Heyligers 6:00 PM The Village Bakery BBQ Dinner and live music every Friday and Saturday night.

Reservations required Sun Aug 8 & 14 Kluane - Music In The Park 11:00 AM Kathleen Lake Campground Join us for one of the oldest northern traditions – singing songs around a cozy campfire. Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS... cont’d Sun Aug 8 & 14 Evening Campfire Talks in Kluane Kathleen Lake Campground 7:00 PM Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter for an evening around the campfire to learn more about the park’s wildlife, plants, glaciers and history.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary tea and hot chocolate.

Mon Aug 8 Flea Market Haines Junction, Yukon 6:30 PM No registrations required, market set up available first come first served. Bring your own tablechair , Trailer, Pop the Trunk of your car, we have parking access! https://bit.ly/3IlN0zs Mon Aug 8 & 15 Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Mon Aug 8 Flea Market 6:30 PM Haines Junction, Yukon No registrations required, market set up available first come first served. Bring your own tablechair , Trailer, Pop the Trunk of your car, we have parking access! https://bit. ly/3IlN0zs Tue Aug 9 & 16 Bill Brewster Arena Drop - In Centre 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Skate Park, Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, Basketball, Floor Hockey, & Bouncy Castle

MARSH LAKE Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre 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 9962043 8979962043 Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746 Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

MOUNT LORNE Thu Aug 4 & 11 Parents and Tots Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Tue Aug 9 & 11 Mt. Lorne Community Market Mount Lorne Community Centre 4:30 PM Come out and connect with local growers and artisans, shop for fresh produce, homemade goods, and much more!

OLD CROW Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381 Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 9663015 for more info.

Wed Aug 3 & 10 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wed Aug 3 & 10 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wed Aug 3 & 10 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal Mon Aug 7 & 14 Hike Or Bike 1:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 7 & 14 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 7 & 14 Hike Or Bike 1:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Mon Aug 7 & 14 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre &Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 7 & 14 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 8 & 15 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 8 & 15 Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 8 & 15 Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

SKAGWAY Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome.

Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A. Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna!

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Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

TAGISH Wed Aug 3 & 10 Seniors Computer Tutoring with Yukon Learn 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Computers, tablets phones, internet, email, social media, zoom... we can answer any of your questions. For more information call 1-888-668-6280 Wed Aug 3 & 10 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu Aug 4 & 11 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu Aug 4 & 11 Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM

TESLIN Wed Aug 3 & 10 Pickleball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Thu Aug 4 & 11 Youth Baseball 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre At the baseball diamonds Thu Aug 4 & 11 Warriors of the Water 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Meet at the Marina Fri Aug 5 & 12 Basketball Drop-in Teslin Lake Recreation Complex 7:00 PM Sat Aug 6 & 13 Teslin Hikes – Morley Gorge 11:00 AM Teslin Recreation Centre Mon Aug 8 & 15 Paintball 10:00 AM Teslin Recreation Centre Sign up by July 21 call 390-2530 Tue Aug 9 & 16 Recreation Society AGM 5:30 PM All welcome to attend, snacks provided. Zoom available.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Outdoor Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Tue Aug 9 & 16 Adult Baseball Night 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Meet at diamonds

WATSON LAKE Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon – Fri Kids Program 9:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Drop your kids off for some fun programming at the Watson Lake Rec Centre, daily activities include sports – basketball, baseball, frisbee, archery, plus some themed days such as superhero day!

Sat Aug 6 Queer Community Garden Wye Lake Park Join us in some fun garden based activities such as; sowing, digging, watering, harvesting, and tasting some peas! Email austria@ queeryukon.com for more info. https:// bit.ly/3ILCP7v Sat Aug 6 & 13 Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sun Aug 7 & 14Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School Mon Aug 8 & 15 Kids & Youth Softball 5:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Age 7+ Free, we also have some gloves and helmets that can be used.

Tue Aug 9 & 16 Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

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Saturday, August 20 • We’re asking our supporters to donate new or near new items for the sale.

• You can drop them off at the shelter in our yellow donation boxes outside and we’ll sort through them for set up.

• Please no sheets, towels, cracked, broken or dirty items.

• A baked goods table would be awesome if you’re up for volunteering goods for that!

• We’ll have our BBQ fired up for hot dogs and drinks for sale too!

Sunday, August 21 to August 28 • We’re looking for donations from businesses, artists and individuals of practical services like: House cleaning, snow clearing, yard improvement items, construction help & materials, outdoor experiences and adventures, fine dining coupons or noshing or catering, artworks and crafts, appliances and household goodies, jewelry and fashion - all the wonderful goods and services you are willing to donate to make our auction a can’t miss event.

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Manus Hopkins is a Toronto-based musician and music journalist, originally from Whitehorse.

Paris Pick, one of the Yukon’s most-recognized and mostcelebrated musical artists, is leaving the Yukon with a send-off concert taking place August 12

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t’s official. After nearly a decade in the Yukon, Paris Pick is moving away—first to pursue music school and then to continue the trajectory of her career as an artist. It’s bittersweet: Pick came to Whitehorse from Port Hardy, B.C., at age 18, and within a few years had become one of the most-recognized and mostcelebrated artists in the territory, amassing national recognition and even beginning to break into the overseas market. But now, at age 27, Pick is ready to take on the world—and the world had better be ready for her.

“Moving up here was an inspiration,” Pick said, looking back on her humble beginnings just before heading back into Jordy Walker’s studio to continue tracking vocals for her next release. “I started playing music the way I do now because of the community.”

Pick’s love for the local music and arts community was born the

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With Paris Pick and the Pricks, Pick has released two albums: 2018’s Feeling Love and 2021’s Hope for the Best night she saw her first-ever concert in Whitehorse, which was a show featuring Soda Pony and Diyet van Lieshout. She remembers the latter bringing her to tears, and she knew right then

that she wanted to play music.

It’s interesting to hear Pick put herself back in her old shoes, as an unknown young woman who had started a new adventure in a strange place, not knowing what

to expect. Anyone who knows the musicians of the Yukon knows who Pick is. With full-length albums, award nominations, national tours and international showcases under her belt, she’s also staged her own DIY festival, Greasefest, for the past few years, while helping local venues with bookings, teaching youth rock bands at summer camps, and acting as a mentor to many of the Yukon’s younger upand-coming artists.

“It’s gonna be pretty emotional leaving,” she admitted. “But I’m also very excited and I know Whitehorse isn’t going anywhere.

So I’ll be back.”

Pick is packing up at the end of the summer and is driving down to Nelson, B.C., where she’ll be pursuing a two-year diploma at Selkirk College. The decision to pursue music school was more like a revelation to Pick, which came when she was reflecting on what she wanted to do with her life while on vacation in Mexico last winter.

“I want to play music until I die,” she said. “I’m already almost there.”

Furthering her education in music seemed like the natural next step for Pick, who is a selftaught musician who wants to better understand the theoretical aspects of creating and performing music. It’s not the qualification or the piece of paper that’s important to Pick; it’s all about expanding her understanding of music.

“I’m not giving myself any expectations, but definitely just want to get more knowledge,”

she said.

Landing on Selkirk College wasn’t a difficult decision, either, as several of Pick’s fellow prominent, local music-scene members are graduates of that program, including Selina Heyligers-Hare, Elijah Bekk and some of the members of Major Funk.

“Everyone knows Selena Heyligers-Hare, who was probably my biggest inspiration living here in the Yukon,” said Pick. Just seeing another female musician—she’s totally badass. And when she came back from school, we all saw a level-up in her playing and performance.”

Pick’s main act, for the past several years, has been her eponymous band, Paris Pick and the Pricks. Though she’s able to hire musicians on a touch-andgo basis, often putting together a group for whichever showcase or tour she has coming up, she’s had other long-serving members and some who have left to pursue other goals but have returned, at one point or another, too. Once she gets down to Nelson, she already has a plan to put together the newest iteration of the Pricks.

“I pretty much have a version of my band ready to go for when I get down there, because my old guitar player, Zach Pelland, lives in Cranbrook, which is just two hours away; and my old drummer, Lee Campese, is in Ymir,” said Pick. “So, I pretty much have everything I need when I get down there. And I’m sure, in school, I’ll cont’d on page 27 ...

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From Paris, with love ... cont’d from page 25 Paris Pick has lived in the Yukon nearly a decade and is one of the territory’s best-known musical artists t

out to those who sport the wackiest and most-creative footwear.

Though she’s leaving and doesn’t know exactly when she’ll be back, Pick is confident that the Yukon’s music scene will continue to grow and flourish without her, and she knows that no matter be able to recruit a bassist in two seconds.”

Once she’s finished school, Pick has her sights set on moving to Calgary, which quickly became a favourite city of hers once she started touring, because of its energetic and supportive music community. She’s never lived in a city before, either, and thinks Calgary would be a good one to try out.

“Definitely every time I’ve played there they’ve been vibing on the Paris Pick show,” she said.

“And that’s another reason why I think I’ve got to bring my band there.”

Not one to leave without a massive send-off, Pick will be hosting a going-away event at the 98 Hotel on Friday, August 12. The evening will feature a host of Yukon performers, including John From Dawson and NitPik, Clout Game, Bon Che and Joshua Gladston.

Admission will be by donation at the door, with the proceeds going to help Pick along her journey to B.C. Also part of the night will be a Crocs fashion show, with prizes from local businesses being given

where she ends up, her creative upbringing in the Yukon will always be a huge part of her art and who she is.

“It feels like at this point I’ve, like, officially tapped the pool on Whitehorse,” Pick said. “I’ve played literally everything I could possibly play. And that’s great.

But I want to also make sure that there’s room in the scene for, like, other people … like up-and-coming artists and performers.”

Pick will still have some company from old friends on the road trip, though.

“I pulled out my Yukon CD collection for my drive to Nelson,”

she said. “I’m gonna listen to as many Yukon artists as I can on my drive down there and probably cry the whole time because I feel like this community has raised me.”

To keep up with Pick, visit parispickandthepricks.com. n

Paris Pick with guitarist Zach Pelland, performing at Liverpool Sound City 2022

PHOTOS: Paris Pick

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CAREERS - Victoria Gold and the Next Generation Career Fair at J.V. Clark School – Mayo On May 26, members of the Victoria Gold team were pleased to participate in the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (NND) Career Fair at the Village of Mayo’s J.V. Clark School.

Representatives from Victoria Gold’s Mine Operations, Human Resources, Environment and Process departments hosted a booth at the Career Fair.

Throughout the event, the team was able to directly provide participating community members with available employment opportunities at the Eagle Gold Mine and information about working at the mine and for the Company.

“It was wonderful for the Victoria Gold team to be back in the community and interact in person with NND citizens and community members about career opportunities at the Eagle Gold Mine and the benefits working there can bring,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell.

Victoria Gold is committed to hiring and training locally and proud to employ Yukoners At Work.

Victoria Gold aims to hire the most qualified individuals for the positions available while upholding the Company’s commitment to local people and the local economy.

If Yukoners are interested in applying for a position

Victoria Gold representatives provide information to students about employment opportunities at the Eagle Gold Mine.

(L-R) Rob Pegg, Summit Camps Logistics Manager; John Jackson, Victoria Gold Environmental Superintendent; Jessica Simson, Victoria Gold Human Resources Coordinator; Satie TownendLizotte, Victoria Gold Production Loader (Mine Operations); and, Lloyd Kenny, Victoria Gold Instrumentation Apprentice.

with Victoria Gold, please send resume, along with a covering letter, to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com

The Eagle Gold Mine is situated within Victoria Gold’s 100 per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property located approximately 375 kilometres north of Whitehorse and 85 kilometres north, northeast of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND). The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

If you are a Yukoner with mining experience, Victoria Gold encourages you to become a Yukoner At Work. Visit the “Work For Us” page at vgcx.com/contact/work-for-us/ and send your resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com.