What's Up Yukon July 12, 2023

SPORT YUKON’S 2023 MAJOR AWARD WINNERS

Sport Yukon honoured the achievement of Yukon athletes, coaches and administrators at their annual Major Awards ceremony in May

Five awards were given out at the 2023 edition of Sport Yukon’s annual Major Awards ceremony, which took place May 31 at Sport Yukon. The Major Awards began in 1977 with a goal of recognizing exceptional achievements of Yukoners in sport across a number of categories.

The award for Administrator of the Year was given to Brenda Dion. Dion has been involved in various sports in the Yukon for over 20 years and has served on several sport boards such as Athletics Yukon, Canada Senior Games Association and the Yukon Pickleball Association. According to Sport Yukon, Dion has been a huge part of the growth of sport in communities throughout the Yukon and through the Pickleball Fundamentals program with the Canada Games Centre.

“Brenda’s enthusiasm for sport is infectious and inspirational, and her impact on our community can be measured in many ways: in building senior participation in sport, in promoting healthy active living, and in leading sport organizations and initiatives with compassion, vision, and fairness,” reads a release from the organization.

The award for Coach of the Year went to Geremy Newbury. Newbury has been involved with the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association for its past five seasons, during which

he has served as a head or assistant coach to multiple teams. His various roles have included being Head Coach of the U13 Dairy Queen Mustangs A team.

“[Newbury] is known for creating a culture of respect and hard work, and his commitment extends to his dynamic practice plans, commitment to the development and mentorship of his athletes, and belief in leading by example— bringing a positive and constructive attitude both on and off the ice,” Sport Yukon said of the hockey coach.

The Dairy Queen U13 Mustangs

A team took home the gold at two tier 3 tournaments and came close

to winning gold in a tier 2 tournament.

Callum Weir won the award for National/Territorial Male Athlete of the Year. He competed in the Canada Summer Games as part of Sport Yukon’s Men’s Soccer Team and contributed to what the organization calls a “historymaking performance.”

Weir originally hails from Haines Junction, and as a goalkeeper, has represented the Yukon in both soccer and futsal, played with professional soccer clubs in Victoria as well as Germany and was named to Canada’s national Men’s Futsal Team. Following his performance at the Canada Summer Games, Weir was named to the Games’ Men’s Soccer AllStar Team.

“For all his success, Callum remains a modest and positive team

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PHOTOS: Courtesy of Sport Yukon CSG Mens Team: (l-r) Cody Adams, Kade Bringsli, Ashton Bryant, Rio Crystal, Alvaro Diaz, Kaden Gregory, Gavin Howells, Sebastian Insley, Bennett Kishchuk, Kaelen Lewis, Tristan Martin, Felix Masson, Zachary Saplywy, Jason Sealy, Etnik Tarakaj, Myles Terry, Callum Weir, Leo Whittaker; Sean Fleming (coach), Jake Hanson (assistant coach), Cindi Cowie (manager)

Geremy Newbury was named Coach of the Year

player who values his team, his coaches, and the various supporters that have helped him get to where he is now. His dedication to soccer and futsal has paid off personally, and his continued contributions to Yukon sport have helped elevate our profile on the national level,” continued Sport

“Even more commendable than her high level of achievement in judo and wrestling is how

Jaymi commits herself to the sport and her own development. She brings energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to her training, perseveres through challenges, and is a leader and role model among her peers,” commented Sport Yukon.

Finally, the 2022 Canada Summer Games Men’s Soccer Team won Team of the Year. The team is comprised of Cody Adams, Kade Bringsli, Ashton Bryant, Rio Crystal, Alvaro Diaz, Kaden Gregory, Gavin Howells, Sebastian Ins-

Yukon.”

The award for National/ Territorial Female Athlete of the Year went to Jaymi Hinchey. Hinchey has represented the Yukon in judo and wrestling competitions across Canada. In 2022, Hinchey podiumed in six separate regional, provincial and international events and became the highest-ranked Yukon athlete in the first week of the Canada Summer Games. She is also ranked third in Elite Nationals points leaders.

ley, Bennett Kishchuk, Kaelen Lewis, Tristan Martin, Felix Masson, Zachary Saplywy, Jason Sealy, Etnik Tarakaj, Myles Terry, Callum Weir, Leo Whittaker; Sean Fleming (Coach), Jake Hanson (Assistant Coach), Cindi Cowie (Manager).

“At the Canada Summer Games in Niagara Falls, Team Yukon’s Men’s Soccer Team exemplified this spirit, defeating provincial teams from Nova Scotia

and Manitoba to deliver a seventhplace finish, the team’s best-ever performance at the Games,” said Sport Yukon.

“Competing at the national level against provincial teams, with greater resources, can be difficult, so performance at this level is a testament to the hard work and dedication of this team’s athletes, coaches, and supporters.”

To learn more about Sport Yukon, and for information on membership, upcoming events, funding and more, visit www. sportyukon.com

“The Yukon is home to exceptional talent and a deep well of committed, promising athleticism, and this team showcased the incredible potential of the Yukon on the national stage,” concluded Sport Yukon’s statement. ■

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THE BUREAUCRACY OF DEATH

There’s a scene in the old movie Beetlejuice that depicts the afterlife as starting in an office—an office full of old filing cabinets, bored assistants, unhappy “clients” and long waiting lines. It’s meant to be funny, but somehow it strikes a little too close to home these days.

In our current society, death seems accompanied by an endless series of bureaucracies. Some of these work well, some work well together; and others … don’t. I recently had the honour of serving as executor of a small estate. I was backup to an 87-year-old who classified serving as a “piece of cake,” and then turned everything over to me.

The first bureaucracy in this case was the funeral home’s. The staff were very respectful of the grief associated with a death. There were a few hiccups, like sending the death certificates to the wrong person, issues with the payment system, and so on, but all were minor.

Although the funeral home, in this case, was down south, I have also found the local funeral home to be very helpful. The one thing the home down south gave me, which I hadn’t seen before, was a fabulous document from the B.C. government on all of the things that an executor needs to do with different bureaucracies. The document is 16 pages long and suggests priorities for action, from urgently cancelling a Visa card to eventually removing the deceased from the voters’ list. It’s

easily found on their website; just search “after a death checklist ”

After the dealings with the funeral home, I felt strangely on my own. It was a small estate and hiring a lawyer would have chewed up all of the funds. As a seasoned public servant, I believed it was easy to do it myself. I’m sure you can all hear the gong going, as I coul sdn’t have been more wrong.

With a certified will, death certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificates, signatures from beneficiaries—I thought I had everything I needed. I sort of did, but I also needed information on who decides when probate is needed (good luck with that one) and what the criteria is for needing probate.

I also needed (need!) mountains of patience. Every interaction eroded mine and took it out to some foreign sea of bureaucracy. I’ve never had a ton of patience to begin with (more like a small hill), so the erosion grew more and more painful.

I can’t begin to describe the process of trying to set up an estate account with the bank. I will say that my patience through that process was eroded sufficiently enough to establish a small island in the aforementioned sea. Then there were things like cancelling union dues and trying to get back the ones that had not been cancelled—another system of bureaucracy involving several sections (and still more erosion of my patience).

Getting the taxes done and paying what was owed was

relatively easy, until the final step of getting a clearance certificate. Canada Revenue Agency decided that being the second executor wasn’t sufficient and I needed a “letter of renunciation” from the first named executor. I mean, they have the money, the bank is happy, the CPP death benefit has been paid, pensions are settled— what on earth is the risk? There are times I think that the entire process of dealing with the bureaucracy of death is designed to drive ordinary people into the hands of lawyers, or else just leave the money unclaimed in the bank.

As you may be able to tell, through this experience of being an executor, my small hill of patience has now been eroded to an open-pit mine. Please don’t fall in! If you are doing it yourself, talk to friends who may have gone through being an executor, or to an accountant/bookkeeper used to dealing with estates. If you are older and don’t have a will, please make one. There are many simple ways to do it and it will save your family or friends hours. Check the internet or wander through the YG web-maze to look for information (try the “Public Trustee Learn About Wills and Estates” as a search question). The Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) also has a helpful booklet at https://yplea.com/wills-andestates

And, whatever you do, don’t say “Beetlejuice” three times or you may end up in the waiting room, at the end of the line. ■

PHOTO: Pixabay

YUKON FAMILY LITERACY CENTRE DROP-IN PROGRAMS 2023

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HUNTING THE HUNTERS

In the fall of 2015, three B.C. hunters decided to hunt in a seldom-used area of northern British Columbia, in a location where the Alaska Highway dips into northern B.C. from Morley Lake to Swift River.

Across Morley Lake is what remains of the Old Alaska Highway, now a mostly 4x4 trail. As that area is seldom, if ever, hunted, our moose hunters from Vancouver figured it would be a good area and decided to hunt around there. So, they set up their campsite in an old gravel pit and hunted the nearby area.

Early in the morning on their third day, they bagged a moose a short distance away from the campsite. While gutting the moose, they noticed a number of large humanlike, bare footprints in the mud. The wife of one of the hunters recognized these large footprints as having been made by a couple of sasquatches, due to the different sizes, and wanted to cast the largest one as a souvenir.

After loading the moose, they drove to Teslin, 60 kilometres away, to get casting material, but none was found, so they decided to drive another 176 kilometres to Whitehorse and get plaster of paris, a material from which they could make a cast. Returning to the kill site, around 6 p.m., they quickly made a slurry mix and poured it onto the largest footprint.

Then they drove back to Teslin

for dinner and returned to the location around midnight. The cast had set enough, by then, to be removed. As they were in the process of carefully removing the cast, they were subjected to loud screams, yells and growls—and trees were being thrashed about in the nearby forest.

That really scared them and, no longer feeling safe, they retrieved

the cast and quickly piled into the pickup truck and returned to the campsite. However, they decided not to sleep there that night, for safety reasons, so they picked up their gear, left the tent up and drove back to Teslin to spend the night at a motel.

At about 10 a.m. the following day, they went back to the campsite and discovered that

their tent and the overall site had been trashed. The tent was shredded and the sleeping bags were torn apart. Everything was scattered about and all of the perishable food was taken. It was a total mess.

They quickly gathered what they could salvage and threw everything in the box of their pickup, next to the moose, and hit the road back to Vancouver, with a 55.88-centimetre-long sasquatch footprint cast as a souvenir.

On October 26, 2015, I received an email from a local newspaper reporter who had received an email from the wife of one of the hunters. It included a photo and a brief description of their experience. I then contacted the lady in question to get the full story, as mentioned above.

I was getting ready to visit the site, but it was snowing by then and I could not get an investigation expedition going … so I waited until the spring of 2016 to start investigating.

In early June, I made my way to the Morley Lake Recreation Area and set up a campsite. I searched for their campsite, which I later found, then searched for the kill

site (as it had been described to me). That was a bit more difficult to find, but, finally, after three days of searching, I found a small, grown-in sort of trail that led to the kill site.

There were no signs of any possible sasquatch-related activity found during that expedition, but I didn’t give up and I returned, once again, to the location in 2020.

During the 2020 expedition, I again camped at Morley Lake and operated from there. Returning to the kill site, I found some ground disturbances that were not made by animal hooves but that could have been made by bears (or possibly by our legendary “bushman”).

A footprint cast of 55.88 cemtimetres would indicate that whatever had made the prints had to be some 3.4 metres tall and weigh in the vicinity of 500 kilograms, with a step of 215 centimetres. A footprint of that size is the largest-ever-reported print found in B.C. or in the Yukon, although a footprint of 60 centimetres was reputedly found in the Lake Laberge area, in 1902. ■

Photo: Vickie Pederson

Investigating the physical evidence of a suspected sasquatch

Red Grossinger is a sasquatch enthusiast, investigator and published author living in the Yukon.

Photo : Bruce Barrett

Help Shape Yukon’s Future

Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: until filled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Mayo District Renewable Resources Council

■ North Yukon Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: until filled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Concession and Compensation Review Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Yukon Child Care Board

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Contact: Richard.Provan@yukon.ca or call 867-332-7337

■ Apprentice Advisory Board

Deadline: September 15, 2023

Contact: Kirsti.devries@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5129

■ Student Financial Assistance Committee

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Contact: Kirsti.devries@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5129

■ Yukon University Board of Governors

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Contact: Yukon University Secretariat at 867-456-8583

■ Physiotherapists Advisory Committee

■ LPN Advisory Committee

Deadline: until filled

Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Licensed Practical Nurses Discipline Panel

Deadline: until filled

Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Registered Psychiatric Nurses Advisory Committee

Deadline: Until filled

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■ Midwifery Advisory Committee

Deadline: Until filled

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■ Pharmacy Advisory Committee

Deadline: until filled

Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Council of the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Building Standards Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Hector.Lang@yukon.ca or call 867-456-6596

■ Assessment Appeal Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Kathryne.Janz@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5234

■ Employment Standards Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Karyn.Leslie@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5944

■ Municipal Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Samantha.Crosby@yukon.ca or call 867-336-0396

For application forms and more information visit yukon.ca/en/find-board-committee or call toll-free 1-800-661-0408 Application packages can be emailed to boards.committees@yukon.ca

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) 7:00 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-6517900 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.

CARCROSS

Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s

Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church

867-668-3129

Sundays Public Swim 2:00 & 6:00 PM Carcross

Pool

Mondays - Thursday Public Swim 1:00 & 4:00 PM

Carcross Pool

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin S

Sat Jul 22 Cypherfest 5:00 PM Carcross Skate Park A jam at the Carcross skatepark from 5 - 7pm with free food and music.

Sun Jul 23 Cypherfest 12:00 PM Sha Hagoon Hidi Building Vendors, workshops and performances from local and visiting artists. This includes The Tagish Dancers, a Drum Talk, professional dance performances and battles. For those interested in trying it out: 12-1:30pm we will be offering workshops in Breaking, Hip Hop and DJing, so come ready to move! Everyone is welcome.

CARMACKS

Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor Soccer/ Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex

Thursdays Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex

Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Saturdays Rock Wall Drop-In 12:00 PM Carmacks

Recreation Complex

Saturdays Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks

Recreation Complex

Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks

Recreation Complex Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 1218 7:30 PM Sundays Toddler Time 1:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex

Mondays & Wednesdays Rock Wall Drop-In 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks

Recreation Complex Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks

Recreation Complex Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM

Sat Jul 15 Carmacks Kids & Teens Field Trip

Carmacks Recreation Centre 9:00 AM Field Trip.

Ages 5-18 Kids & Teens Kids in the summer day camp are free CGC-9AM Departure 6:30PM Return Bring swimwear, towel, water bottle Sat Jul 15 Carmacks Elder Field Trip Carmacks

Recreation Centre 9:00 AM Free Elder Field Trip: Shopping - Walmart - Lunch & Eclipse Spa - Ages 55+Sign Up Via Chanel. New Horizons For Seniors Program

DAWSON CITY

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:309pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.

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

Daily Gertie & the Goldrush Girls Showtimes

8:30, 10:00 PM & 12:00 AM Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. Shows nightly – NO 12:00 AM show on Tuesdays/Wednesdays Cabaret-style show combines moments of the Moulin Rouge and its famous French CanCan with the glitz and glamor of legendary Vegas showgirls

Until Aug 12 In The Odd Gallery: Aileen Bahmanipour | It Is Meant To Be Read Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) An interactive drawing and sculptural installation by Aileen

Bahmanipour.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot

7:30 AM, 12:30 & 4:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Public Swim 2:30 & 5:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Aquafit 1:30 PM Dawson City

Pool

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free!

Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Preschooler Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School

Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling and rolling!

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Youth Softball Grades K-3 5:30 PM Minto Park To register call 993-7400 x 299

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Public Swim 1:30 & 5:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Summer Volleyball 7:30 PM Minto Park Ages 13+ Free, Drop-In

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

Fri Jul 14 & 21 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 Jul 14 & 21 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 12:00 & 3:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Fri Jul 14 Dawson Summer Concert Series:

Sarah Jane Scouten 12:00 PM Dawson City Waterfront A free lunch-time music series that takes place each Friday. Come out and enjoy the music all summer long.

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Aquafit 4:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Sat Jul 15 Tombstone Territorial Parks Hike Day 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Bring your instruments as there will be a barbecue and coffeehouse and open mic where everyone is welcome to participate.

Sat Jul 15 & 22 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Front Street Picnic Shelter

Sat Jul 15 & 22 Drop-In Walking Group 12:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.

Sat Jul 15 & 22 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-9935095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 10:00 AM Dawson City Pool

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Public Swim 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Aquafit 2:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Aquafit 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Water Polo 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Swimfit & Adult Lane Swim 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool Mon Jul 17 & 24 Public Swim 4:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Jul 17 & 24 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Jul 17 & 24 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Youth Softball Grades 4-7 5:30 PM Minto Park To register call 993-7400 x 299

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor)

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Young Peoples Talking Circle

7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues Jul 18 & 25 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tues Jul 18 & 25 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot

12:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Tues Jul 18 & 25 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Tues Jul 18 & 25 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Tues Jul 18 & 25 Running Club 3:00 PM Robert Service School Grades 2-5 Register online

Tue Jul 18-20 Circus Camp for Kids Suitable for kids in grades 2 to 7 Learn basic circus skills with Claire Ness & Johanna Goossens. Register online cityofdawson.ca

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Skipping for All Ages 5:00 PM Minto Park Free drop-in Skipping! A fun and easy activity for all ages to get moving!

Tues Jul 17 & 25 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Fri Jul 21-23 Dawson City Music Festival Dawson City Dubbed as “Canada’s tiny, perfect Festival” unparalleled intimacy, grassroots spirit, fabulous Klondike hospitality, and the best concerts North of 60!

Fri Jul 21 Tombstone Water & Climate Change

Weekend 12:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Explore the critical changes in Yukon’s water and climate with Parks Canada interpretive staff and local experts.

Sat Jul 22 Big City Germs 8:00 PM The Midnight Sun As part of our Chaos Party ‘23 National Tour! Entry by donation.

FARO

Wednesdays Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:00 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.

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Open Swim 2:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool

Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation

Centre Thursdays Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Thursdays Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fridays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fridays Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fridays Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Swim 12:00 PM Faro Swimming

Pool Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Basketball (Open Court) 3:00 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.

Saturdays Open Gym 4:30

Tuesdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Wednesdays Movement Wednesdays 7:00

PM Haines Junction, Yukon Dezadeash River

Trailhead, walking, jogging or running to the gun range and back. As the snow clears we will explore more trails. Prizes to be won. https://bit.ly/3GuVkx0

Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St.

Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Wednesdays 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]

Wednesdays 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

Thursdays Step It Up with Shelby 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fridays 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.l

Saturdays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tuesdays Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Farmers Market Dakwakada Haines Junction

Fri Jul 14 Plant Walk – Discover the Healing Magic of Wild Plants 3:30 PM Haines Junction Come and meet the myriad of edible and medicinal plants growing in the beautiful woods and meadows of Kluane country. https://www.wildwoodspirit.ca/ plant-walks/

Fri Jul 14 2023 Summer Music Series – Elaine

Schiman Trio Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www.villagebakeryyukon.com/livemusic.html

Sat Jul 15 2023 Summer Music Series –Vanstones Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https:// www.villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM Munku Haines Junction

Fri Jul 21 2023 Summer Music Series –Brigette Jardin Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www. villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

Sat Jul 22 2023 Summer Music Series –Speed Control Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www. villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

KENO CITY

Sun Jul 16 Pika Palace Alpine Interpretive Centre 10:00 AM A short, simple hike in the alpine to look for pika, marmots, and butterflies with Local biologist Mark O’Donoghue Register online. https:// shorturl.at/flmLS

MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Fridays Beginner Yoga Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM

Fridays Youth Gym Drop-In Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM

Sundays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM

Tuesdays Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Mon thru Fri Morning Video Workout 6:15 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Art/Entrepreneur Club 3:30 J.V Clark

Held in the Lunchroom Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-

8979962043 Monday – Friday Public Swim 3:30 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Mondays & Thursdays Aquafit 7:00 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo

Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tabata Training 5:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Archery 3:30 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Disc Golf 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Curling 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre 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.

Wednesdays Pottery Class 3:30 PM J.V Clark

School

Wednesdays Rec Volleyball 7:00 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Thursdays Elementary Soccer 3:30 PM J.V Clark

School

Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

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.

Sundays Public Swim 11:00 PM Village of Mayo

Pool

Sat Jul 15 Haldane Hustle Five Mile Lake

Recreation Site 9:00 AM A full-day guided hike up Mt. Haldane near Mayo, expect stunning views and impressive wildlife viewing, along with alpine flowers in full bloom. Register online. https:// shorturl.at/dkp12

Mount Lorne

Thursdays Little Green Thumbs 10:00 AM Mount

Lorne Community Centre A preschool drop in program for kids and families who want to spend time in the garden.

Thursdays Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre

Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Community Garden Drop-In Mount Lorne Community Centre

Come lend a hand and be part of our community garden. All Members welcome – no experience necessary.

Mondays Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain

Community Centre

Mondays Drop-In Yoga 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre By donation all levels welcome

Tuesdays Boot Camp 6:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre

Tuesdays Garden Drop In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre

Wed Jul 12 Mount Lorne Fermentation Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Bring your novice questions or your expertise, your best and worst fermentation stories, your favorite books and recipes… and of course, your latest bubbly ferment to share!

Sun Jul 16 Wildcrafting - Plant Encounters: Yarrow Wheaton River Gardens 1:00 PM A forest walk to meet the plant, participants will be guided through a series of meditative exercises to attune to it. For more info contact harvester@ nomadicharvests.com Register online. https://bit.

ly/3zs6Y8j

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Community Market 5:00 PM

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays 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! Designed for ages 0-3.

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

Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM

Live music every Monday starting at 6:30 pm.

Thu Jul 13 Drag Bingo & Performances 7:00 PM Skagway Brewing Company Pride isn’t just a month to celebrate. drag bingo, performances, and sometimes we will even have burlesque! hosted by the fabulous Roman Wilde with prizes for bingo.

Sat Jul 15 Northern Lights have seen Queer

Sights 7:00 PM Red Onion Featuring local and

traveling talent alike. 21+ Variety show with Drag, Music, Burlesque and the best talent those northern lights have ever seen! Hosted by the fabulous Roman Wilde.

Thu Jul 20 Mid Season Eve Party 6:00 PM

Skagway Brewing Company DJ Che Money on deck! This year, we’re spicing things up with a Halloween theme. Costumes aren’t just encouraged, they’re strongly recommendedthere’s a prize in store for the most original. Get creative and come celebrate with us!

Sat Jul 22 SAC Blues Brews & BBQ 4:00 PM

Dedman Stage Fun for the whole family, there will be food, beer & wine, vendors, desserts, and nonstop music!

Sat Jul 22 Garden City Market 3:00 PM Skagway

Brewing Company Find handcrafted jewelry, paintings, organic and wild harvested products, plants, some produce, candles, soap, fabric and wearable arts, baked goods, Made in Skagway members, and much more.

TAGISH

Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish

Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 2:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish

Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish

Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish

Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre .

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish

Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Tue Jul 11 Tagish Fire Department Meeting 12:30 PM Tagish Community Centre

Sun Jul 16 Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM Tagish

Community Centre

TESLIN

Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation

CentreCome out and play a game of dominos, for seniors but will play anyone!

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Thursdays Ball Night 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation

Centre Ball diamonds

Thursdays Teslin Disc Golf 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre Held behind the ball diamond

Fridays Hop On Bike Club 3:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Fridays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Mondays Warriors of the Water 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Mondays AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic

Church Rectory

Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Outdoor 3D Archery 7:00 PM Sambow

Archery Course – Meet at the ball diamond

Tuesdays Ball Night 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation

Centre Ball diamonds

Until Sep 23 Honouring our Future: Yukon

First Nations Graduation Regalia Exhibit Teslin

Heritage Centre Aug 4-12 Teslin Sports Camp Lacrosse, Soccer & Flag Football. Each sport will run for 3 days and be combined with good nutrition, positive coaching, role modeling and mentorship, evening activities and engaging experiences. Registration is now open at teslin.ca/registration

WATSON LAKE

Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre

Shows 11:00 AM The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM

Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-

7979 to register

Saturdays Disc Golf 6:00 PM Raven Pines Rent discs at the Rec Centre or bring your fave. All welcome from expert level to beginner.

Saturdays 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.

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St.

John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Tuesdays Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00 PM

Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey. mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187

Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

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FROM WHITEHORSE TO THE KOOTENAYS My south-of-60 adventure

Iwas not going to ask anyone to drive me to the Whitehorse airport at 3:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. It would have been cruel. That night, I had everything ready and packed to spend the summer in the B.C. Kootenays, my first summer south of 60 in a very long time.

Instead, I had a lively chat with a taxi driver about local airlines competition, while watching his speedometer going too fast in a 70 km/h zone. We sure made it on time to the airport so I could catch the 5:30 a.m. flight to Vancouver and then Kelowna. After boarding in Whitehorse, the plane arrived in Vancouver around 7:45 a.m. My next flight to Kelowna was at 9:30 a.m. I walked the terminal end to end, to kill time and stretch my legs.

Closer to the boarding time, I took a seat in the waiting lounge by my gate. By that time, the lack of sleep started to hit me, but I was brought back to life presto when a very courageous mouse emerged in the daylight. From its hiding spot below a boarding counter, it ran like its life was on the line (it probably was), reaching the safety of a garbage container about three metres away. A few others saw the mouse, like I did, including three mesmerized boarding agents. They were unsure what to do (Treat it as an unregistered guest or a pest?). I knew what I was going to do: grab my bags and move.

Kelowna was hot and sunny. After reuniting with my boyfriend, Mark, who picked me up from the airport, we decided to hang out for a bit in the city before starting the long drive home to his place in the Kootenays. We parked the car one kilometre from Okanagan Lake and walked to its shore. Sitting on a bench right by the water, we shared bad jokes about Ogopo-

go and unlucky boaters. It was delicious.

On the walk back to the car, we passed the Francophone Cultural Centre of the Okanagan (Le Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan) where we learned, from their outdoor display, that Kelowna means grizzly bear in the local Okanagan language. It remains a rare sight but the bears can still be found in the region, despite a loss of habitat.

We left Kelowna and stopped for a sandwich break at Peachland, still on the shore of Okanagan Lake. We once again found benches by the water to sit on. “Are there still peaches in Peachland?” I asked Mark, who knows the region better than I do.

“Yes, but there are probably more vacation condos than peach orchards these days.”

“Well, there are no more white horses in Whitehorse,” I said.

“Yeah, that’s true,” he replied (to which we debated whether a place name should remain the same even after its namesake is “no longer”).

Osoyoos was the next stop after Peachland. This was our last break in the Okanagan Valley, before the ascent to the Kootenays on Highway 3. We had another sandwich break for me, and a coffee break for Mark, who was doing all the

Freelance with Gabrielle DuPont

Gabrielle Dupont is an adventurous spirit who loves to travel across the territory to discover hidden treasure.

PHOTO: Gabrielle Dupont Rossland, a quaint little town in the Kootenays

Miche Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Michele has also written two books: The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.

LIFE AFTER S’MORES: NEW CAMPING DESSERT OPTIONS

S’mores are great, there’s no doubt about it. Melted marshmallows and creamy chocolate sandwiched between graham wafers will always be a hit—fun to make and deliciously messy. But sometimes you want to mix it up a little on your canoe or car-camping trip, or even after a backyard barbecue.

Here’s an idea: bake some simple, sturdy tart shells and provide ready-made fillings that people can combine in any way they like. How about lemon curd topped with a dollop of raspberry jam, or chocolate ganache and peanut butter; or Greek yogurt, lemon curd and blackcurrant jam?

If you run out of time to make tart shells, make cookies instead. It’s as much fun to pile fillings on a flat platform as it is to spoon them into a shell. Well, almost as much fun. In my experience, the mini-

tart shells are the best sellers. Raid your fridge for anything that might work as a filling—leftover Jell-O or chocolate pudding, whipped cream, custard and any jams or jellies popular amongst your crowd. Pack the fillings in the bottom of the cooler and use the most perishable ones first.

Peanut butter, jam and chocolate ganache will last the longest, and even with those three fillings, there are six possible combos.

When you’re ready for dessert, lay everything out on the table, on top of the cooler or on an upturned canoe, and invite your customers to dig in. Hold competitions for the best concoctions. Invite guests to make one for each other. And then pack everything away until tomorrow, when new winning combinations will emerge and legends will be born.

Scottish Shortbread Cookies or Tart Shells

Ingredients

❑ 1 cup (8 oz) butter at room temperature

❑ 1/2 cup sugar

❑ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

• Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat for another couple of minutes. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Transfer dough to a counter dusted with flour, and press into a disc.

• For cookies, divide dough in two and shape into two rectangular logs. Wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch slices. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets for 15 to 18 minutes at 325°F. Alternatively, roll out dough until 1/4-inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.

• For mini tarts, form dough into 24 balls of about 1 1/2 teaspoons in size, and place one in the center of each cup in a mini muffin tin. Press dough firmly and evenly into

the bottom and up the sides of each cup—use the rounded end of a pestle to help with this task.

• For larger tarts, form balls of about 2 tablespoons in size and place in the center of each cup in a standard-sized muffin tin. Use a quartercup measuring cup dusted in flour to help press the dough evenly up the sides of the cups. Finish off the edges by tamping down with your fingers and thumb.

• Prick base of dough with a fork and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake shells for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Remove from heat. If the tart bottoms have puffed up, tamp down briefly with the floured end of a pestle.

• Allow tart shells to cool for 10 minutes on a rack before removing them, and let cool completely before packing into a sturdy container.

Makes 15 muffin-sized shells, 40 mini-shells or about 36 cookies.

Ingredients

Lemon Curd

❑ 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

❑ 2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest

❑ 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

• Whisk together juice, zest, sugar and eggs in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and then set over medium-low heat.

• Once the mixture has heated up for a couple of minutes, add the butter in batches, whisking constantly until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk and the first bubble appears on the surface, about 6 minutes. *If curd begins to curdle, remove from

Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

❑ 3 large eggs

❑ 6 Tbsp (3 oz) unsalted butter, diced

heat and whisk vigorously, adding any remaining butter off the heat.

• Once thickened, remove curd from heat, pour through a sieve into a bowl and stir in lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally to speed the cooling process.

• Cover and chill until cold, about two hours. Will keep, refrigerated, for about one week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

❑ 1 5 oz dark chocolate, broken into small pieces

❑ 1 cup 35% cream

❑ 3 Tbsp butter

Instructions

• Break chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Combine butter and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil, watching carefully so it doesn’t boil over.

• Pour mixture over the chocolate, and cover with a plate. Leave for 5 minutes, then whisk vigorously to combine. Scrape into a container and cool to room temperature.

• Refrigerate until ready to use—ganache will stiffen as it cools, making it easy to spread on cookies or spoon into tart shells. Will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks. Makes about 2 cups. ■

GATHER

Miche Genest

S’mores are great! But sometimes you might want to mix it up just a little

SWEET AND STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER

Make this roasted cauliflower into a sandwich or wrap with some sprouts, put it on top of some steamed rice or just keep it in your fridge to add some tasty vegetables to your meals during the week.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

❑ 2 Tbsp soy sauce

❑ 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce

❑ 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

❑ 2 Tbsp honey

❑ 1 tsp chili oil

❑ 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

❑ 1 head of cauliflower, cut into chunks

❑ Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Method

• Set the oven at 450°F. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, honey, chili oil and garlic, and mix until combined.

• Toss chopped cauliflower in sauce and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and toss the cauliflower. Place back in the oven and cook until cauliflower is beginning to brown, about another 10 minutes. ■

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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.

Chopped cauliflower

Sweet And Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Mix the sauce

Drizzle sauce on top of the cauliflower

Toss the cauliflower

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SUMMER DAYS

Summertime in the Yukon is an absolute joy.

It is filled with barbecues, beach days, campfires and the never-ending supply of sunlight that we all yearn for over the other eight months of the year. Not to mention, it provides a perfect opportunity to get outside with my never-ever-worn-out threeyear-old who loves nothing more than to play outside without being bundled up in all of his snow gear.

So far, this summer has allowed my husband and I to try out a variety of activities with our son, and we hope to continue providing an array of novel experiences for him, as the rest of the season progresses. Whether it is continuing to work on his rollerblading skills or taking him out to practise on his tricycle or scooter, every moment that we are able to get our boy out in the sun is guaranteed to give us a much-happier child by the end of the day.

Simple things, like using chalk to draw rainbows, puppy dogs and caterpillars on the sidewalk outside of our home, can turn a boring afternoon into one full of laughter and smiles. And taking a half-hour to sit in the grass, blowing bubbles, can transform my cranky toddler into the ultimate example of an angel-child as he runs after the soapy orbs floating in the wind. I often wonder if the seemingly impossible task of trying to tame the breeze, long enough to allow him to catch the bubbles before they float too high in the air, is akin to a puppy chasing its tail, and I can’t help but chuckle at the comparison—especially when you see them happening side by side in the park.

Most recently, I have taught my son how to pluck a dandelion puffball and then blow the exposed seeds into the air while making a wish. “Just like when you blow out your candles,” I encourage as he takes a deep breath and blows as hard as he can (and usually misses the puffball entirely). I love these kinds of moments, and

it brings on a serene feeling of contentment as I see the wonder on his face while he watches the seeds blow away.

“Again! Again!” he begs with excitement as he searches the

field behind our house for as many of the puffballs as he can find. And I know I have created a new daily activity for us for the next few weeks. One I’ll happily indulge while I can.

The warm weather also brings on the ability to take my son to the water playground at Rotary Park. I know I am not the only parent who counts down the days for it to be turned on by the City. Especially on days where it’s too hot to just play on the park equipment. Being able to let him run through a circle of cool mist while avoiding the water cannons, with a gigantic grin, is always a fun time for our family.

My little buddy loves the water. It’s his favourite way to play, and while we have yet to get him down to Carcross to wade in waters of Bennett Lake, one of the

things he has been asking for the most over the last couple of weekends is for us to fill up his waterplay table on our deck, so he can splash around with as many toys as he can fit into it. It’s a great way for him to cool off, and it certainly provided a great deal of entertainment for my husband and I as he decided to live up to his goofball reputation by dropping a few ketchup chips into the water (to clean them off).

To my neighbours, I promise he was screaming out “I put ‘chip’ in the water!” I know it sounded like something else … Yes, summertime is definitely

my favourite time of year in the Yukon. And, as my child gets older and is able to do a lot more exploring in this beautiful territory, I know that more and more special moments await us in the years to come: his first camping trip, the first time I take him on a hike, the first time he goes fishing with his dad or finally starts biking around the neighbourhood with the other local kids. Not to mention our first family trip down to Skagway, to see the cruise ships and train station.

All of these things will help create some of his most-precious childhood memories, and I, for one, can’t wait to experience it all, right along next to him. ■

Elsie Jordan made the Yukon her home in 2014. She has a passion for storytelling, with a focus on family (mis)adventures featuring a unique Yukon feel to them.

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Wed Jul 12 & 19 Ladies

Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Bike Park Days 5:30 PM Mt. Sima Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Insanity Live – Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Insanity Live 6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Lunchtime Fitness Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit.ly/3oiTBVz

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Lunchtime Mat Class – Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https://bit. ly/3jPb9pXSat

Sat Jul 15 Victoria Gold Golf Tournament Meadow Lakes Golf Club 8:00 AM Open to all golfers, regardless of skill level - Don’t Golf? Join us for the Hawaiian themed cocktail reception & dinner complete with pig-roast! Register online. https://shorturl.at/ gLN26

Sat Jul 15 Invasive Species

Weed Pull 10:00 AM Fish Lake Road Invasive species of concern: White Sweetclover! This plant is very invasive along Yukon highways, and can also spread along riverbanks. Please bring water and your own gloves if you have them.

Sat Jul 15 & 22 Bike Park Days 1:00 PM Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Sun July 16 & 23 Insanity Live

– Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Women’s Muay

Thai Kickboxing Eight Days

Martial Arts 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Muay Thai

Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Lunchtime

Fitness Classes 12:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit.ly/3oiTBVz

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Insanity Live

6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and person-centered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info

Wed Jul 19 Plants of the Boreal: A walk and talk series 2:00 PM

Solstice Disc Golf Park Explore the edible, medicinal, native, & introduced species of the boreal, featuring special guests. Chat about different plants, their characteristics, habitat, and history.

Wed Jul 19 Intermediate Hike: Spirit Canyon 12:30 PM Kluane Wagon Road Barb has excellent leadership skills, which you’ll genuinely appreciate on the trail. Register online. https://shorturl. at/alCSW

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counselor 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.

Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100 Lambert St. Common Room

Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:00 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yogaclasses

Wed Jul 12 & 19 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 Jul 12 & 19 AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305

Wood St. Captain Martin House https://bcyukonaa.org/meetings/ joy-of-living-group/

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Dads Matter

Group 5:30 PM NVD Place A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, all male caregivers are welcome. Join us to talk about parenting and meet other male caregivers. For more info contact 336-0795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Arka

Brotherhood: Men’s Circle 6:30PM A weekly, confidential, structured space where we support ourselves and each other to move beyond self-sabotaging behaviors and self-limiting beliefs, find our edge and grow beyond our comfort zones, and connect to our best selves. More info: mjvernon@gmail.com 335-2496

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Slow Flow

Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Wed Jul 12 & 19 The Science + Practice of Breath + Movement for Health 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery

– Upstairs Performance, Cognition (Neuroplasticity!) + Fun PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Thu Jul 13 & 20 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 Jul 13 & 20 Iyengar Yoga 12:00 PM Church of Northern Apostles Join the Elder Active along with instructor Richard Mueller, register online. https://bit. ly/3Zl6J9H

Thu Jul 13 & 20 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 Jul 13 & 20 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group

5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Vitality Yoga

5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Stretch + Breathe (Basic Pranayama)7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A slow paced class to stretch the body. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Jul 13 & 20 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/bookonline

Fri Jul 14 & 21 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 Jul 14 & 21 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!

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Community

Kitchen 4:00 PM 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.

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Slow Flow Resto

– All Levels 5:30 PM Stretch, flow

+ restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com.

Fri Jul 14 & 21 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Yukon Employees Union

Sun 16 & 23 Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Mon Jul 17 & 24 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 Jul 17 & 24 Yoga, A Well-Rounded Practice 5:30

PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs

Introduction to yoga with Erica.

Mon Jul 17 & 24AA; “Life

Ahead” (O,A) 7:0o PM Christ Church Cathedral

Mon Jul 17 & 24 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS)

8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Yoga with Barbara – All Levels 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church All welcome, or register: Call/text 335-1996 or email bfraingower@ gamil.com

Tue Jul 18 & 25 The Prenatal

Lunch Network 12:00 PM NVD Place (Old Canadian Tire Building) A free prenatal lunch network. Each week will feature a different activity. https://bit. ly/42yV21Q

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Sewing Circle

1:00 PM Champagne and Aishihik

First Nations CAFN Sewing Circle is every Tuesday. A gathering space available to work on your projects. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then

take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Hips, Hams

Core – All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Tue Jul 18 & 25 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Yoga for Runners 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Movement and asanas to strengthen, and all over body stretch to keep your muscles and joints supple to help prevent injury. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue Jul 18 & 25 AA

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

TISSUE ISSUES?

DOROTHY HEIMERSSON, RMT

Back in Whitehorse July 10 to August 31

- Lymphatic Drainage

- Pre- & Post- Natal Certified

- Scar Tissue Management

- Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage

Book on-line or call/text: Rewildingwellness.janeapp.com

Nancy Ohm recently went to Germany, with her partner, to visit family and friends. After 11 years in the Yukon, the German cannot imagine making Germany her home again. She finds Germany highly populated and is looking forward to the silence of her Yukon home. She enjoys German cuisine (something all Germans miss), traditional German foods— Knödel (dumplings) and the variety of cheese one can buy in a German supermarket—not to forget Quark, a curd or a type of soft cheese that is rare in Yukon supermarkets.

Another thing is important to her: “To be able to hunt your own food is also something which I will never get tired of.” Ohm lives outside of Whitehorse with her partner who is a hunter and trapper, and she likes to go hunting with him. When she first came to the Yukon, she found the wide-open space fascinating and that people knew each other from all over the territory. She found that Whitehorse was a small town where everybody knew each other, back in 2013. “That has changed,” she said. Back then, she worked in hospitality (and still does) to get her permanent residency with the Yukon Nominee Program.

you could do afterwards (as a permanent resident) is what kept me motivated.” Immigrants could get sponsored by employers who could prove that they couldn’t find qualified Canadian workers. Antje never regretted doing the Nominee Program, even though it was hard, sometimes, with long night shifts and unfriendly customers. And she is now working as an operations manager for a tour company, drives school buses, occasionally, and works as a coach for Snowboard Yukon. She enjoys working in the winter and taking summers off—a kind of freedom one wouldn’t find in Germany.

Feelingfindingrooted, love

“I had been a gypsy, by heart, until I came to Tagish and the Southern Lakes area.

“I felt rooted; I felt like I had finally arrived,” said Heike Graf, looking back on her journey. In 2006, she came to the Yukon for a three-week vacation. After only a week in the wilderness, with a canoe and a stay at Tagish Cabins B&B, Graf next applied for a work and travel visa, which she got quickly. She went home for a few months, gave away all her belongings, sold her occupational-therapy practice and came back with a temporary work visa.

“Why did I stay? The spell of the Yukon? The wilderness, the woods, the mountains, the lakes, the people … way nicer, way more relaxed and way less than in Germany.” She got her permanent residency, fell in love, became pregnant, gave birth to her first child and built a home for her family.

and friends in Germany, regularly. “It feels always good to be back there. And some things are, for sure, easier—shorter distances, well-developed infrastructure. But do I miss it? Not too much. Yes, of course I miss to visit my family more often. But otherwise? Only the variety of bread and cheese.”

Jenny Fröhling and Dennis

of cultural differences between them: different languages (Jenny didn’t speak much English, because in Eastern Germany they weren’t taught English) and different food.

Dennis is a member of the Kaska First Nation and is a visual artist and a performing artist. He is also a survivor of residential schools,

(born in 1842). He has never been to America but wrote a lot of stories about Winnetou, a hero in First Nations culture. Generations of Germans grew up reading his stories with a romantic picture of Indigenous people in their mind.

Jenny said she wasn’t interested in First Nations so much, before she met Dennis, but that she was interested in spirituality. “When I met Dennis, there was a higher power connecting us.” When she went back to Germany, after her first visit to the Yukon, her mother told her (without knowing anything about Dennis) that she had had a vision about an Indigenous person whispering words into Jenny’s ear that were in a different language. “I had not told my mother about Dennis, yet, because I wasn’t sure what to think. After my mother told me her vision, I knew that I had to follow my heart.” Jenny followed her heart.

So did Antje, a German who arrived in Whitehorse in 2013 after working at a local ski resort in Kelowna. When she found out about the Yukon Nominee Program, she was looking for a sponsor and stayed. For two years she worked night shifts at a hotel, just to get her permanent residency. “The community and friends and what

Graf was missing a coffee shop, in Carcross, where she could meet with other moms. “In order to get this, I had to provide it myself.” She has been operating Caribou Crossing Coffee, in Carcross, for 12 years now. In addition to that, she works as the facility manager and events coordinator at Haa Shagóon Hidi, all year-round. Graf said she tries to visit family

Shorty (a.k.a. “Jennis”) have been sweethearts for a long time. Back in 2006, Jenny came to the Yukon for a vacation. She met Dennis Shorty in Ross River, fell in love and moved there, she said, “to spent the rest of my life with the love of my life.” Originally from the former Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) in Eastern Germany, she noticed a lot

which Jenny didn’t know anything about. Dennis carried a lot of trauma with him, and he opened up to Jenny. The couple also operates the Raven Nest Lodge, in Ross River, where visitors can stay and experience Kaska First Nations culture.

Many Germans are interested in First Nations culture. They blame that on German author Karl May

Photographer Manu Keggenhoff also followed her heart when she moved to Atlin, B.C.—not quite the Yukon, but feels like it. Keggenhoff first came to the Yukon on a vacation, and when she and her now former partner pitched their tent at Marsh Lake Campground, on the longest day of the year, it hit her. “It was pure magic. I am sure that’s when the spell of the Yukon hit me.” They next day they travelled to Atlin and she knew: “I needed to live here.

“It was love at first sight.” ■

‘LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT’ (OR WHY GERMANS LOVE THE YUKON)

“I wouldn’t trade my outhouse, surrounded by trees, for all the bathrooms in the world.” ~ Nancy Ohm.

PHOTO: Antje Schiebel Heike Graf

PHOTO: Courtesy of Dennis Shorty Jenny and Dennis

PHOTO: Heike Graf Antje Schiebel

August 5th

William Prince at the Palace Grand

Enjoy an exceptional performance by JUNO award winning artist William Prince in a humble country folk performance as he shares his curiosity and exploration of life’s biggest questions.

KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE

Mo Kenney with Sophie Noel Thursday, August 10th join us for an inspiring live performance.

KIAC.ca

BOMBAY PEGGY’S

Come and enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at our pub with a seasonal outdoor patio.

Open daily at 3pm

Located at 2nd & Princess St. For room reservations

BombayPeggys.com

(867) 993-6969

DOWNTOWN HOTEL

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

DowntownHotel.ca

ANNABELLE’S NOODLE HOUSE

Enjoy the best noodles in the Klondike! Whether you like Pad Thai, Red Curry, Pho or Spring Rolls- there is something here for everyone!

Open 7 days a week 12pm-8pm

Dine-in & take out. Fully licensed. AnnabellesNoodleHouse.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 13-16 25th Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Self-Governance Anniv.

July 29 Yukon Golf Championship

Aug. 5 Midnight Dome Enduro

Aug. 12 Great Klondike Outhouse Race

Aug. 17-20 Discovery Day Celebrations

DIAMOND TOOTH GERTIES

Experience Canada’s First Casino Diamond Tooth Gerties! Replete with Klondike flair, featuring slots, black jack, roulette & the best Cancan shows north of Vegas!

DiamondToothGerties.ca

BONANZA GOLD

MOTEL AND RV PARK

We offer Queen, Double, Kitchenette & pet friendly motel rooms. 50, 30 & 15 amp RV sites available. Free wifi, public laundry, showers & car wash. A great place to stay!

BonanzaGold.ca

GOLDRUSH CAMPGROUND

Located downtown Dawson City close to amenities, with history and adventure minutes from our facility. Showers and laundry provided on-site.

GoldrushCampground.com

KLONDIKE KENNELS

Meet the rarest breed of dog in the world Qimmiq Inuit Dogs, or come for an overnight local off-grid experience in our cozy rustic cabin.

Klondike-Kennels.com

WHITEHORSE EVENTS

ART SHOWS

Fri Jul 14 Created at the Canyon 1:00 PM Miles A two-day outdoors art event celebrating artistic perspectives on nature and history in the Yukon.

Sat Jul 15 Created at the Canyon 10:00 AM Miles Original art on the trails, inspired by the natural and cultural history of Kwanlin/Miles

Canyon & Canyon City!

Until July 29 Good-Natured

Ribbing by Dakota Hagan Arts

Underground This exhibit focuses on the relationships between space, queerness and the natural world.

Until July 31 Art by Niki Parry Baked Cafe New collections displayed there my Yukon lakes collection and my Cabins collection.

Until Aug 25 The Forgetting by Suzanne Paleczny 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Whitehorse based artist, Suzanne Paleczny navigates the impacts of her parents’ dementia, she explores the fluid nature of memory, and the importance of memory in the making of the self through the construction of a personal narrative. https://shorturl.at/yFSZ7

Until Aug 25 The Nahanni by Neil Graham 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A Whitehorse-based painter, takes us on a voyage along the magnificent Nahanni River with dynamic paintings that capture one of North America’s most breathtaking wild rivers. https://shorturl.at/houLO

Until Sept 30 Bringing Back the Light – Healing Dugout Canoe Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A unique interpretive experience. Learn about the history and the process of carving an 800 year old cedar tree into a 25ft functional watercraft. Create a traditional piece art or craft

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Whitewater

Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar An open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Karaoke 7:00 PM

Lefty’s Well

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Live Music

Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Ginger Jam 7:00 PM

Lefty’s Wel

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.

Fri Jul 14 Broken Social Scene 6:00 & 9:00 PM Throughout their twodecade run, broken social scene have achieved all the markers of modern indie success—rave reviews from pitchfork, invites to play coachella and lollapalooza, multiple juno awards and letterman appearances, and name-drops in lorde songs. Tickets online https://shorturl.at/bgA79

Fri Jul 14 Pink Wheeler, Megadeaf & Abscess of the Dog 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Cover charge at the door – a night of heavy thrash metal!

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Live Music

Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill

Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Open Mic Night

with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Pan Saloon Performers are encouraged to bring their own instrument and mic. All are welcome. No cover.

Mon Jul 17 & 24 Industry Night

Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM Industry discount, music, hot dogs, games, fun all night long!

Fri Jul 21 Big City Germs 8:00 PM

Dirty Northern As part of our Chaos Party ‘23 National Tour! Entry by donation.

Sat Jul 22 Loon Town & Rob Dickson with Jeff Andrew 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

GENERAL EVENT

Until Jul 20 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Nightly Yukon Theatre

The Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. https:// rb.gy/67q7s

Until Jul 27 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt 1 Nightly Yukon Theatre Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. https://rb.gy/7dx7m

Wed Jul 12 Homelessness Counts

Community Forum 9:00 AM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Participate in an interactive community forum to continue the dialogue around homelessness in Whitehorse. Register online https:// shorturl.at/fszFL

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral

The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Wed Jul 12 & 19 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Jul 12 Drive Your Ride to MacBride 6:00 PM MacBride Museum Both sides of Front Street in front of the MacBride will be closed to public parking and reserved for the Klondike Cruisers to Park n’ Show Off Classic, Performance and Special Interest motor vehicles.

Thu July 13 Asteroid City Plays Nightly Yukon Theatre The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Public Speaking

Training - Toastmasters 12:00 PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters.

Practice 2 minute table topics to Thu Jul 13 & 20 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Thu Jul 13 & 20 Fireweed

Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. Be carried away by the wonderful aromas, delicious fresh foods, and unique artisans from our approximately 45 weekly vendors. https://bit.ly/3ZQkTQc

Thu Jul 13 & 20 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 heart

Thu Jul 13 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Plays Nightly Yukon Theatre Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artefact that can change the course of history. https://shorturl. at/oJL07

Fri Jul 14 Heart to Home Christmas in July Old Fire Hall 10:00 AM

Yukon and Atlin Artisans will have their locally made products for sale. Find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate the summer! https:// shorturl.at/hmqY3

Fri Jul 14 TGIF (Members & Signed in Guests) 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets for sale in-person the week of, NO tickets sold at the door.

Fri Jul 14 Bones of Crows 9:00 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

Sat Jul 15 Solstice haiku

discussion group 3:00 PM https:// kjmunro1560.wordpress.com/

Sat Jul 15 & 22 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W

Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Jul 15 & 22 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.

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Mountainview

Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.

ca/Watch

Sun Jul 16 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Jul 16 Heart to Home Christmas in July Old Fire Hall 10:00 AM Yukon and Atlin Artisans will have their locally made products for sale. Find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate the summer! https:// shorturl.at/hmqY3

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Secondhand

Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM

Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 6333463.

Sun Jul 16 & 23 Sunday Gatherings

3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Mon Jul 17 & 24 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

Mon Jul 17 & 24 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.

Mon Jul 17 Lotus Candle Holder – Intro to MIG Welding 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace 4-hour session you will create a Lotus Candle Holder. All the supplies to create one Lotus Flower will be provided. Register online https:// rb.gy/69rdl

Mon Jul 17 Bones of Crows 8:45 PM Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

Tue Jul 18 & 25 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

Tue Jul 18 & 25 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Jul 18 & 25 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Tue Jul 18 Swap & Slap: A Clothing Swap Event 1:00 PM The Cache –Queer Yukon Find something new to wear to Pride and learn more about fast fashion and waste colonialism. There will be many clothes to choose from, and take home for free!

Tue Jul 18 New Member Orientation

5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace We are hosting informative & mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members. Register online.

Tue Jul 18 Woodshop Orientation

6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Training will take you through the Yukonstruct wood shop and explain each piece of woodworking

equipment. https://shorturl.at/pF258

Tue Jul 18 Metal Shop Orientation

6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get started in the metal shop by learning how to handle the equipment safely, and how to access and put away the gear. Participants will get handson experience with some of the machines. https://shorturl.at/ghr59

Tue Jul 18 Bones of Crows 8:45 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

Wed Jul 19 Fiction Film Collective

Yukon Made Short Film Anthology

9:00 PM Yukon Theatre 4 Short Films, 22 Crew, 35 Cast. The Fiction Film Collective presents its first round of Yukon made short films. Tickets online or in-person at the box office.

Wed Jul 19 Weekly Cruise with Klondike Cruisers A&W Restaurant

6:30 PM Come and join us for our weekly cruise in at the Dairy Queen. If it’s got wheels, we’re interested in seeing it!

Thu Jul 20 Ceramics Level 1 with Karmen Walther 6:30PM Arts

Underground Learn to wedge and centre clay, throwing basic shapes and vessels, and basic dip glazing.

Thu Jul 20 Inclusion Yukon AGM

6:30 PM Inclusion Yukon In-person or by zoom, call 667-4606 for more info.

Thu Jul 20 Escarpment Parks Society AGM 7:00 PM Cook Street Park Talk about toboggan hill beautification, bring your landslide stories. BBQ, snacks all welcome.

Mon Jul 24 Intro to Fly Fishing –

Women Only Rotary Peace Park

6:00 PM “If you can’t tie knots, tie lots” is going to have a keen focus on tying leaders. Register online https:// shorturl.at/fiqv2

KIDS & FAMILIES

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

Mondays Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Gym Open to all ages –Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W

Tuesdays Story Time at WPL

Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and outside play! A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers

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

Thursdays Until June 8 Drop-in

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game for Teens 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Open to ages 11-17 to our free drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game program! No experience necessary, supplies and snacks provided.

Thursdays Summer Program at WPL Whitehorse Public Library

10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library invites kids ages 6-12 to have fun exploring a new topic every week. No registration required. All are welcome!

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays

5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

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.

Saturdays Drop-In 3:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Jul 12-23 Our Climate Quest Science North Yukon Transportation Museum June 2022 to December 2025, Our Climate Quest is travelling to communities all across Canada to engage youth in climate action. Visit us when we’re in your community to get inspired and take the pledge to join in the quest for climate action!

Mon Jul 17 Knee-High NatureBuzzing Bugs Pumphouse at Middle McIntyre Creek 10:30 AM Spend time outdoors exploring the natural world with your toddlers* (ages four and under). programs will introduce little ones to plants, animals and their habitats. https://shorturl.at/acgzR

Fri Jul 21 Cypherfest 4:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre YAC A nationwide battle with the top dancers from across Canada. Watch some incredible urban dancing, food trucks available.

Mon Jul 24 Knee-High Nature: Flowers and Colours 10:30 AMPumphouse at Middle McIntyre Creek This week’s theme Flowers, suitable for toddlers & preschoolers. Visit yukon.ca/wild-discoveries to register

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.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help

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.

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Whitehorse June 23 to Sept 5

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Fridays from 4 to 6pm until Sept 1. Presented by Music Yukon.

Friday, July 14 4pm Bria Rose 5pm King Swardfish

Friday, July 21 4pm Mponda Kalunga 5pm Sophie Villeneuve

Friday, July 28 4pm Ryan McNally

Friday, August 4 4pm The Compassion Pills

Friday, August 11 4pm Vanstones 5pm Blues Cargo

Public bathrooms located between the White Pass Building and the Old Fire Hall and at the Visitor Information Centre on Hanson Street between Front and 2nd Avenue.

Parkades located at 2nd Avenue and Steele Street and 3rd Avenue and Steele.

Accessible parking spots

by Laurence Smith and Carvers from the Northern Cultural Expressions Society

SKILLS CANADA YUKON INTERVIEW

Name: Jewnwel Junsay (2023 Territorial Skills

Competition Competitor)

Age: 19 (just graduated from high school!)

Current workplace: HvacTech Systems Inc.

Current Trade: Sheet Metal

me feel less anxious going to work.

How did you start exploring your career in sheet metal?

In all honesty, I never thought I would be interested in being in the trades at all. I took shop classes throughout high school because I really enjoyed doing things with my hands and it was a stress-reliever from my other courses at school. I didn’t really pay much attention to anything trades related until I was in my last year of high school. When contemplating what I was going to do in post-secondary, I was drawn towards the practicality of the trades and so I started exploring the different careers that suited my interest, which were sheet metal and welding, and leaned more towards that path.

Was there someone who inspired your journey into this specific trades sector?

number of things I am trained to make in the shop, I make parts—ducts, grille boxes, box pans, etc. that are requested by my co-workers working at the construction site—from sheets of metal. Sometimes I get sent to the site, which I always find exciting because of the different work environment, and I get to see other trades in action. At the end of the day, I tidy up my workspace and clock out.

If you met someone who was looking at exploring the trades sector, what piece of advice would you give them?

Can you tell us about your experience in the trade sector so far?

My experience in sheet metal and welding has been thrilling.

I have always been fascinated about how things are made, more specifically how metal structures are made. I find it intriguing that people who specialize in these fields make it look so easy. Being able to learn from and work with them makes me feel quite honoured. Also, going into my first day as a sheet metal worker was nerve-racking because I felt extremely pressured into excelling, right away, which I put upon myself because I did not want to be a burden to my coworkers and manager; however, they were kind, patient and highly supportive of me, which helped

I specifically cannot name one person who has inspired me in my journey into the trades because there are just plenty of them: my teachers, my co-workers, my manager, my welding-club instructors and people I have met at the Territorial and National Skills Competition. There are just so many people that have inspired me to be where I am right now. These people have [so consistently] shown me their love for their work that they inspire me to follow what I love to do.

How has your trade career made your life better?

Working in sheet metal has been fulfilling to me. Although there are some frustrating moments, I always see it as a fun challenge and an opportunity to learn and grow. I truly feel like myself when I’m at work.

What does a regular day on the job look like?

A regular day on the job would be arriving at the workplace at around 7:40 a.m. and waiting until the clock hits 8 a.m.— then the work begins. Limited by the

For those that are still in high school and are interested in trades but do not know where to start, I would suggest taking shop classes and talking to your school counsellor regarding your interest in the trades. They might be able to provide you [with] recommendations on courses that you might enjoy, and even lay out a career path for you. Going to local Trades shows and the Skills Canada competitions exposes you to many

I have worked on is the dinosaur bike rack at the main entrance of Yukon University that I made with the Welding Club. It is really cool!

I recommend that people go see it when they get the chance.

Is there something about your trade that you think not many

stalling those parts. There is a lot of improvising involved to make the parts fit because the plans are not always right or there are obstructions in the way, but having your improvised plan work is highly satisfying.

Where do you see your career in five to 10 years?

It’s quite difficult to see myself in five to 10 years because a lot can happen in a year that can instantly change my direction in life, but my goal is to get my Red Seal in sheet metal.

types of trades and/or technology careers, and the “try-a-trade” booths are always fun to do too.

What is the most-interesting project you have worked on?

The most-interesting project

people know? Something about my trade that I think not many people may know is that the work is not always being in the shop and creating parts from sheet metal. It is also working on-site and in-

Tell us about your experience competing at the 2023 Territorial Skills Competition: I competed at the Territorial Skills Competition in Secondary Welding and it was such an enjoyable experience. I was then invited to be a youth representative for Yukon at the National Skills Competition for the Skills for Success Youth Assembly, where we made social-media content for Skills Canada, to promote the Skills Competition. It was such a surreal experience! The venue was massive and there were so many different trades and technology competitions that I didn’t know existed! ■

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Skills Canada Yukon promotes trades and technology careers as a top choice for Yukoners. If you are interested in learning more about the trades and technology sectors, or want to connect with our community, please call 867-332-7446 or email: yukoncommunications@skillscanada.com You can also find us on Facebook and on Instagram @skillscanadayukon.

PHOTO: Erik Pinkerton Photography Competing at the Yukon’s 2023 Territorial Skills Competition

Jewnwel is often tasked with using her welding and sheet-metal skills with making ducts, grille boxes and box pans as needed for construction sites

Working with sheet-metal

PHOTO: Courtesy of Skills Yukon

PHOTO: Courtesy of Skills Yukon

COMMUNITY

5th Annual VGCX Golf Tournament

This fun, informal tournament is on Saturday, July 15 at Meadow Lakes Golf Club in Whitehorse and is open to all golfers, regardless of skill level.

“The VGCX Golf Tournament is a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues as we work together to support Every Student, Every Day and our territory’s students and educators,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. “And if you don’t golf, there is the opportunity to join us for the Hawaiian-themed reception and dinner.”

Well over 30 companies, primarily from the Yukon business and mineral exploration and development sectors, have committed to sponsor the event. New this year, all event sponsors will be entered in a draw to win a Mexican family getaway. Last year, the VGCX Golf Tournament raised over $51,000 for Every Student, Every Day. Since its establishment in 2012, Every Student, Every Day has directly supported more than 200 local student attendance projects with over $1.85 million raised primarily from Yukon businesses and individual donations. With the ongoing support of community partners, businesses and individuals, Every Student, Every Day increased its funding this year to $280,000. The Government of Yukon also increased its contribution to $70,000.

Combined, this year’s funding commitment of $350,000 is the largest ever and is supporting 36 projects in the 2023/2024 school year to help address student attendance challenges in creative ways.

5th ANNUAL

JULY

For more information on Every Student, Every Day and how to donate to support Yukon student success, visit everystudenteveryday.ca