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EFreelance with Brett Chandler
Brett Chandler lives in Whitehorse and likely spends too much of his time planning EV trips.
lectric vehicles (EVs) have sold very well in the Yukon, accounting for about one in ten new cars sold here last year.
Many non-Yukoners are surprised when I tell them this; we are above the 60th parallel and live in small communities where we’re frequently required to drive long distances in cold temperatures. We must be crazy, right?
But our territorial government has made an effort to create an EV-friendly culture. All of our highway-connected communities have DC fast chargers (DCFCs, also known as Level 3 chargers). We have had these for years now, and it has helped establish a culture where people trust that if they buy an electric vehicle, the government will back them up.
It’s only fair to say that between the federal $5,000 EV subsidy and a matching $5,000 from YG (the best in Canada), there’s a degree of subtle bribery going on too. Further bribery: public EV charging in the Yukon is completely free, at least for now.
With those Level 3 (L3) chargers around the territory, travel in the Yukon is pretty easy in an EV. I’ve made multiple trips to Dawson City from Whitehorse. This past summer I even traveled to Anchorage a couple of times to help with a family member’s move.
My Mustang Mach-E only needs one 30-minute charge for the Dawson trip. While I’ll grant that’s more time than you’d see with gas or diesel, even at market charging rates it’s less than half the cost to drive electric.
The biggest disadvantage to driving an EV in the Yukon? There
BC Hydro has opened more than a dozen new chargers in Northern B.C., including this speedy unit in Bear Lake
has been a near 900-km gap between the last Yukon L3 in Watson Lake and the next one in Northern B.C., in Fort St. John. Trips south in an EV were possible, but required multiple overnight stops at campgrounds with electrical hookups.
Yes, Northern Rockies Lodge at Muncho Lake has a Level 2 EV charger, but most EVs would need an overnight charge to make the next charger in either direction. It wasn’t impossible to drive an EV up the Alaska Highway, but it required planning and patience. Maybe even a little luck.
A conference has been running in Vancouver the past couple of years. Everything Electric is about many renewable energy technologies, but mostly it’s about electric cars and trucks. When I attended last year I wished I could do so without having to fly, but with that big hole in Northern B.C., I
wasn’t sure I would ever be able to do it.
Little did I know, BC Hydro had other plans, and ambitious ones. They wanted to open a whole network of L3 chargers across Northern B.C. As my trip drew close, I realized I really would be able to make the drive in my own car! At first, it appeared I would need to travel down the Cassiar Highway, because there was a new charger being built in Dease Lake that would (hopefully) be open before my departure, but as the days to my departure clicked by and I saw that BC Hydro had opened two new chargers on the Alaska Highway, I was especially excited: I used to drive truck on the Alcan and I’ve traveled it hundreds of times. One new charger was at Liard Hot Springs and I made a point to pack my swim trunks for a dip while I picked up charge.
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PlugShare.com is a great website where charging sites get updated in real time and I started camping on it constantly. Is the new Dease Lake site up yet? What about Fort Nelson? Is that new Prophet River charger reliable? (Spoiler alert: not exactly.)
I departed Whitehorse at noon on Sept. 4 and made it to Watson Lake faster than I expected, even with an hour of charging in Teslin. At Watson, I found a fellow in a very dirty Tesla Model S at the charger there behind the Northern Lights Centre.
He was just returning from a trip up to Tuktoyaktuk to see the Arctic Ocean. He was just finishing up, preparing to stay at Liard that night. I told him I would catch up and try to talk him into going for a dip.
I generally spend an hour at our YG chargers. They output 50kW, and an hour is usually all I need, especially since Liard is only 208km further on from Watson Lake. It had just gotten dark when I arrived, and while it took me a minute, I found the new charger at the north end of the lodge’s lot.
These off-grid chargers are clever, packaged in a shipping container with both 25kW and 50kW chargers. There are solar panels on top, but those are just to drive management and communication. To actually charge your car you need to press a button to start a propane-fired generator. My new friend was staying the night at the lodge and knew I was going straight through, so he took the 25kW side, knowing I would want the faster charger.
It’s hard to tell you just what a big deal this was for me. Here I was, driving my favorite stretch of highway in my favorite car, and
I wasn’t sure I would ever get this chance. I grabbed my swimsuit and towel and headed to the springs.
It was very cool to get to go soak in the springs while my car refueled. Was it a 90-minute refueling stop? Sure, but I also got to relax outdoors on a beautiful night.
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“Come, Watson, come!
The game is afoot!” It was a dark and ominous night in the 1950s when fear struck the capital city. The MacBride Museum had been hosting a pleasant evening for the citizens of Whitehorse, when the discovery of a body sent many into a panic. Was the museum haunted? What was the meaning of the grisly discovery? Was anybody safe? And most vitally: Who Dun It?? It is clear the diabolical deed will require dedicated detection to determine the doer!
Can you solve the mystery? Do you fancy yourself an armchair detective? Have you the honed intellect to deliver a Holmesian hypothesis? Can you churn through the clues with the chops of a Charlie Chan? Can you attempt an analysis to arrive at the answer, as Lew Archer’s arrows do?
The Haunting of the MacBride Museum will provide an opportunity to put your sleuthing skills to the test; or alternatively, simply enjoy an evening of mayhem and merriment. The museum is hosting the murder mystery over two nights. October 29 is for young people 18 and under, while October 30 is an adult event for those 19 and older.
Doors open at 6:30 each evening, with performances starting at 7 p.m.
The production is a joint effort between the museum and The Yukon Theatre for Young People (YTYP).
Angela Drainville is the theatre’s executive and artistic director. She says the event is geared to getting the audience involved. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the period, and immerse themselves in the story.
“It’s a mingle mystery,” she said. “The guests are going to be detectives and the characters will be interacting with them. So everybody is part of the story as it plays out.”
She says the format provides
the young actors an opportunity to work on their craft. They’ll have to stay in character and think on their feet while dealing with the unexpected.
“The characters have experienced a haunting, and it’s all very much improv,” she said. “They have a list of things they can tell, and also things that they should hide, unless they’re asked directly.”
YTYP is a registered charity that provides opportunities for young people to take part in the performing arts, including live music and theatre performances. Drainville says its mandate includes developing leadership skills, and community engagement.
She says that as well as producing the murder mystery and an annual mainstage performance, the theatre company offers substance-free events, and workshops throughout the year, supporting healthy choices and mental wellness for youth.
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“The
world is full of Ziploc bags that don’t zip anymore”’
Paul Davis, Whitehorsebased writer, film maker, cyclist and environmentalist, said these words to me, sadly, in passing, on Air North’s first spring flight to Ottawa. He was visiting his Mom.
Those words stayed with me, as I worked with a very small number of the countless Ziploc bags that so much of our food arrives in nowadays as part of my artmaking for Raven ReCentre’s Plastic Free July.
I thought of how Paul has been so committed to re-use and recycling for so long, way before it was fashionable or mainstream. How when I wash my Ziploc bags and hang them on my rubber plant to dry, it’s partly inspired by his commitment. So I thought I’d interview him for this next instalment of Material ReCulturing.
I reached Paul on his 1980s Northern Telecom landline phone, which he got from a Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) garage sale in the late ’90s. A wire connects this phone to the wall.
When we have communications outages, he posts a sign to let his neighbours know that he can still reach emergency services for them with this phone, should they need them.
He confirmed that yes, indeed, he is still washing out and reusing Ziploc bags. He observed that the Yukon’s dusty outdoor environment makes it hard for the closures to keep working, but that the bags themselves are often made of exceptionally durable plastic.
He finds Ziploc bags useful in many ways–as a travel sink in dodgy hotels, to carry library books, and so on. Even when the
Ziploc closure is unreliable, he uses them rolled at the top and closed with a skookum rubber band cut from a punctured fat bike inner tube.
He told me fondly of his writing kit, big enough to carry a paperback book, some postcards, stamps, and his special pen that can write at -40, all contained in the Ziplock ration bag from dehydrated food from a long completed trip to Kluane Park with friends. He used it for at least a decade, long past the failure of the closure.
Davis worked the recycling crew for many iterations of Frostbite, the Yukon International Storytelling Festival, events of Association Franco-Yukonnaise and Winter Games over the years. As a volunteer, he could enjoy the music and storytelling, and use “arts and culture to raise awareness of solid waste issues.”
He recalls the laminate signage to guide sorting that was stored in a Yukon Government grader station for reuse. Every time they picked it up again he feared someone might have just thrown it out.
He remembers when he worked on waste management with the Canada Winter Games they were able to acquire “a ton of recycling wheelie bins–some of them green.” Separating organics at the Games helped lead to the movement to have the city collect compost regularly.
His own housing complex still has some of the Canada Winter Games embossed bins that they use for their own compost.
He notes that a certain theatricality can offer an important teaching moment with sorting. In coveralls and gloves, he would reach into the bin, pull out something in the wrong category, hold it up to the sky, look at it in a perplexed way, and put it into the correct bin.
In his characteristically practical way, he notes that dishwash-
ing gloves were easier to deal with than latex, because you could take them on and off more easily to wash your hands. Also, that bins with no names, or even a cardboard box open to the sky, would quickly attract unsorted waste.
“There is a system. Please use the system.” Finding ways to say that without words is often more effective, and as it becomes more normalized, part of everyday culture, we can do better.
He reflects that arts and sports activities often underestimate their impact on the way we manage waste after a festival. When he worked for the Winter Games he could only visit one building a day. So he met with the team cap-
tains, and asked for their help.
“These people went back to their communities all over the Arctic,” and some of them started sending recycling back in the cargo aircraft returning southwards empty.
Davis has noticed that nowadays when community groups have a big barbecue they often have a person to manage waste sorting.
He observes that there are many more compostable options now that keep it simpler, citing beer cups made of corn starch plastic as an example. He understands that keeping it simple is important within the complexities of event planning.
One of the challenges of his initiatives–and, to my mind, part of
his heroism–comes from the fact that we have social stigmas about people who handle garbage. He found that sometimes people called the environmental volunteers “not very nice names”.
Davis remembers a tour of the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility – better known as “the dump” - which he attended in the ’90s. He thinks perhaps it was organized by YCS. He describes it as “consciousness-raising.”
He was appalled to see plastic bags in trees for a kilometre around the dump. He describes the dump as a “Stonehenge monstrosity, with its electric fence, and cattle grills to keep bears out
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Why do we trap in Canada?
The answer is easy: fur is ethical, sustainable, renewable and biodegradable.
Before there was the coveted polar fleece (polyester), made from oil by-products, there was only fur to keep our ancestors (also all the other people in the North, say Germany and Scandinavia) warm–add leather, down and wool; all from animals.
In the Yukon, there would be no First Nations today if they had forsaken wearing a dead animal’s skin, not to mention eating its flesh. Only today are we in a position to say no to eating meat, fish and eggs; but I’m sure most people, without realizing it, have something out of leather in their home.
Trapping brings about a sense of identity–First Nation trappers going back to their roots, identifying themselves with being out on the land and therefore healing and moving forward. Non-First Nation trappers want to be out in the bush, living according to the seasons: simple (but challenging) and in peace with one’s own company (a furry companion like a dog will make life out on a line fun and interesting too). Trapping provides a little bit of income to maybe pay for the gas the Ski-Doo needs.
The Fur Institute’s history
In the late 20th century, the word-combination “certified trap” was first heard. A certified trap is one that conforms with the requirements of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS). Due to anti-fur organizations wanting to ban fur imports from countries using leghold traps into Europe in the 1980s and ’90s, Can-
ada recommended the standardization of scientific tests for trap performance that could be used by any country. In 1997, Canada, the European Union (EU) and Russia agreed on the AIHTS. In 1998, the USA signed a separate but equivalent agreement with the EU. Fast forward to the 2007-2008 trapping season, which was the first in which Canadian trappers were required to use only AIHTS-certified traps.
There are quick-kill, triggeractivated restraining, as well as live capture boxes or cages which are tested and certified by the
FIC. The FIC publishes and updates its list of certified traps regularly. Research is ongoing that will lead to new safety features, efficiency and animal welfare improvements. Over 95 percent of animals trapped for the fur trade are caught in quick-killing traps.
Canada is the only AIHTS signatory that has established a comprehensive trap certification program through the FIC, and conducts testing on behalf of various EU countries and Russia. There you have it: Canada was and is the world-leader in humane trapping.
If you want to know, say, how
many wolves were sold in Canada in a certain year, the FIC also publishes comprehensive fur production numbers.
Is trapping regulated?
Each Canadian territory and province has research in place that determines if an animal population is healthy (in numbers) or not. For instance, traplines along the Yukon highways are: both very small and may have quotas on, say, marten. A trapper might be allowed to harvest up to 10 marten or none.
Many rural and remote Can-
adians hunt and gather and are frontline conservationists, keen observers, being the eyes and ears in case the government or other nature conservation groups would like to know numbers and health, of any kind of animal. Trappers also protect species: happy to see beavers on a pond again, letting them be until there are too many beaver lodges on the same pond, trapping the beavers of one lodge to preserve the population’s health and ecosystem. In urban areas, trappers are
How was the cranberry harvest for you this year?
Ours was good, but not in the usual places. We had to do some searching before we found berries and, and along the way, rediscovered how wonderful it is when you do. It’s the difference between abundance and scarcity, between hope and despondence.
Perhaps that’s part of the reason we go, year after year, for those recurring moments of joy, the reminder to keep on keeping on. Even in a poor year, those moments occur—a glimpse of berries tumbling out of a spruce stump, the discovery of a cache of wrin-
kled berries left by a tree squirrel or some other small creature. And the sheer pleasure of being out in the woods on a crisp fall day.
I have friends who continue picking right until the snow falls, and even afterwards. I admire their pluck. For me, in mid-October it’s time to hang up the buckets and get out the skate sharpener, in hopeful anticipation of a few weeks of cold weather before the snow flies, so the lakes freeze over and we can skate on clear ice while fish dart beneath us.
Along with the skate sharpener, October is the time to pull old cookbooks and see what can be adapted to accommodate the northern berries we so love. This recipe from the classic Joy of Cooking is a great one to have in your repertoire—fast, simple, made in one pot, and always a crowd favourite. Low bush cranberries add a note of boreal brightness.
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about two minutes.
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen *
* If your berries are frozen, add another 5 or 7 minutes to the baking time.
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Melt butter in a small pot over
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in vanilla and egg, beating well to combine thoroughly.
5. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt and add to the butter mixture, stirring until blended.
6. Add pecans and berries and mix well.
7. Spoon batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until top is golden brown. The centre will sink—don’t worry, this gives the bars their signature chewy texture. Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.
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Until Oct 26 You Do You – Unorthodox
Portraits of Yukon Locals by Mark Kelly Arts
Underground Held in the Focus Gallery, a vibrant celebration of the unique spirit of Yukoners, captured over five years by local photographer Mark Kelly. https://www.artsunderground.ca/ current-exhibitions
Until Oct 26 Life Nectar by Ashley Sinton Arts
Underground Held in the Edge Gallery Pays homage to our sacral chakra, tuning into our authentic selves with the flow and fluidity of water. https://www.artsunderground.ca/currentexhibitions
Until Oct 27 Growing Up With the Yukon - The Van Bibber family Arts Underground Showcases selections from almost two thousand photographs taken by the Van Bibber family between 1919 and 1965. https://www. artsunderground.ca/current-exhibitions
Until Nov 15 Kwändü nùchù n-zhà – Early September Stories Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Celebrates the artists of the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, emphasising the healing, transformation, and sense of family nurtured through art.
Until Nov 15 Abundance Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibition of the latest acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. Featuring 15 Yukon artists, Abundance includes multimedia works.
Until Dec 6 Future Generations - Shakaat Artist Residency Showcase Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre On display in the Hude Nju Ku gallery - Future Generations is an exhibit where the artists can leave behind something that they want to be remembered for by the future generations that will come after us. It’s emotional, powerful, inspirational, and personal.
Fri Oct 25 Rendezvous Halloween Spooktacular Party 6:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Come Join us for a night of Pup Crawl style games. Followed by DJ AlpenFlow!!! Don’t Forget to dress up for the costume contests! https://yukon-sourdoughrendezvous-society
Fri Oct 25 Heavy Trip - Antarticus - Reefer
Demon 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Event is 19+ ID required for entry - Stoner Weed Doom - Heavy Prog-Rock.
Fri Oct 25 David Gogo with Mo’ Trouble Hallowe’en Boogie 8:00 PM 98 Hotel Rock out with Mo’ Trouble! Hallowe’en Boogie, with opener Jude Waden. Cover charge at the door.
Sat Oct 26 Dana Jenne john and The Bennett
Sun 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Original songs by Dana Jennejohn, fiddle tunes, and sweet cover tunes of traditional and folk songs with the spin and twists of the band’s unique sound. https://brushfire.com/macbridemuseum/ MusicAtMacBride/588284
Sat Oct 26 Whitehorse Concerts – Buzz Brass 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre The programme, as inspired as it is inspiring, consists of timeless masterpieces that all audiences will be able to appreciate. Come and hear these works under the new incomparable light that Buzz Brass casts upon them! https://yukonartscentre.com/
Sat Oct 26 SCARYoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well DRESS UP, get down early to get your songs in. Priority given to Halloween themed songs and those in costume! EVIL Halloween themed cocktails and drink menus. All proceeds will go into a ‘band fund’ to bring up smaller bands from across Canada. Cover charge at the door.
Sat Oct 26 The Haunted Raveyard 9:00 PM
Rickys All Day Grill Whitehorse A spooktacular night of pulse-pounding beats and wicked vibesDJs spinning killer tracks! Costumes are strongly encouraged! Cover at the door – worth every frightful penny! https://whatsupyukon.events/e53
Mon Oct 28 Hawksley Workman 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Workman is a JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist, show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of endtimes. Tickets online. https://yukonartscentre. com/whats-on/hawksley-workman/
Wed Oct 30 EQLive 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre A new showcase series dedicated to uplifting women and gender-diverse artists and crews as they develop toward the biggest stages. Features trailblazer - Begonia, supported by Bria Rose N’ Thorns, and Jasmine Netsena. Tickets online. https://yukonartscentre.com/
Fri Nov 1 Antifrank Halloween Vol III 8:00 PM
Lefty’s Well ANTIFRANK (Antarticus+Franklin) enters a new age they rise from their crypts once again for a hallowed evening of dark 80s, new wave, and brit pop covers! Wear your best goth fit. Cover charge at the door.
Sat Nov 2 Dave Against the Machine - The Pissfits - Single Parent Families 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well A rad night of awesome live music, with some killer bands for you to tap your feet from rad rage & punk covers! Costumes encouraged! Cover charge at the door.
Sat Nov 2 Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra and Ballet 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Sat Nov 2 Norman Foote - Everybody Sings with Special Guests 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Norman Foote draws from his life experiences creating songs and stories that entertain everyone regardless of age. He uses wordplay, humour, engaging melodies and props all to great effect. Tickets online. https:// yukonartscentre.com/
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Monthly Mondays Gray Jay Café 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House.
Tuesdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wednesdays Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Whitewater Wednesday 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Thursdays
Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Fridays Live Music 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House.
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Saturdays
Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Sundays Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hote
GENERAL EVENTS
Mon Oct 21-26 Yukoner Appreciation Week 2024 9:00 AM Whitehorse Various Locations
Enjoy the business Showcase, Sip ‘n Shop, Local Eats, and new-and-improved digital passport contest will return for all Yukoners to enjoy and support local!
Mon Oct 21 Immigration & Attracting the Right Foreign Workers 11:30 AM Yukonstruct Makespace A chance for individuals to meet 1:1 with professionals providing personalised advice to help them elevate their guide for Yukon Businesses to help them attract the right foreign workers or investors. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/event/immigration-andattracting-the-right-foreign-workers/ Mon Oct 21 The Productivity Paradox – HR Engagement Tips & Solutions 12:15 PM NorthLight Innovation Discover actionable HR strategies and solutions to remove bottlenecks, enhance performance, and reward productivitydriving behaviours, all while fostering business growth and profitability. Register online. https:// yukonstruct.com/event/the-productivity-paradoxhr-engagement-tips-solutions/ Mon Oct 21 WSCB 101 – An Introductory Workshop for Yukon Employers 1:00
PM NorthLight Innovation Offering free and confidential service, the Office of the Employer Advisor is an independent office dedicated to helping Yukon employers navigate Yukon’s Workers’ Safety Compensation landscape. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/event/ an-introductory-workshop-for-yukon-employers/ Mon Oct 21 Business Taxes 101 with the Canada Revenue Agency 2:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Join the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service to learn directly from the source with this tax season customised for businesses. Register online. https://yukonstruct. com/event/business-taxes-101-with-the-canadarevenue-agency/
Mon Oct 21 How to use Intellectual Property (IP) more Effectively 3:30 PM NorthLight Innovation Join CIPO to learn about six different types of intellectual property and how you can protect and enforce yours, even if you’re not an inventor. Register online. https://yukonstruct. com/event/educational-services-for-canadianson-how-to-use-intelectual-property-ip-moreeffectively/
Mon Oct 21 How to Protect Your Business’s Intellectual Property 4:30 PM NorthLight Innovation Join TechYukon and Community Futures BC to learn what support is available to you and your business as you protect your unique value proposition in the market. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/event/learnabout-how-community-futures-can-providebusiness-services-and-loans-to-entrepreneursin-communities/
Mon Oct 21 Trade Commissioner Service, Do business with the world 5:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Learn about the Trade Commissioner Service provides free support to help Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/event/ trade-commissioner-service-do-business-withthe-world/
Mon Oct 21 BDC - We are the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs 6:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Keep moving your business forward with our flexible financing solutions and expert advisor services. Register online. https:// yukonstruct.com/event/bdc-we-are-the-bank-forcanadian-entrepreneurs/
Mon Oct 21 Tax & Wealth Planning for Business Owners 6:30 PM NorthLight Innovation Get the combined expertise of a local Wealth Advisor and Accountant in this presentation that will give you information to plan for a secure financial future. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/event/tax-wealthplanning-for-business-owners/ Tue Oct 22 SPYA Training: Working with Clients 12:00 PM SPYA Gear House A 1-hour lunch time course, learn the best practices and what to expect when you move into the corporate world. Register online. https://spya.ca/
Tue Oct 22 Workshop - Learn Gelli Plate
Printing 6:00 PM Teegatha’Oh Zheh 3 hour introductory workshop, participants will learn how to use the gelli plate and brayers to make oneof-a-kind prints. All materials provided. Register online. https://arts-underground.myshopify.com/ collections/workshops
Wed Oct 23 Whitehorse Connects 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre An opportunity for people to come together for a range of health and human services they might not otherwise access. Free Food, Live Music, Vet on site to provide advice and treats, Hair cuts (limited spots available) Tax preparation help, Housing solutions, Employment search help will all be available.
Wed Oct 23 Building Bridges - First Nations Business Partnerships 5:00 PM Decora An engaging event featuring a panel discussion with leaders from First Nations development corporations and their business partners. Register online. https://www.whitehorsechamber. ca/yukonerweekevents
Wed Oct 23 Momentum of Isolation –Contemporary Dance from Radical System Art 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre The performance explores the objective and subjective experiences through the individual, the group and modern society – a society with shifting values and an ever advancing digital way of life. Tickets online. https://yukonartscentre. com/
Until Oct 24 Joker: Folie A Deux Nightly
+ Matinees Yukon Theatre Arthur Fleck institutionalised at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.
Thu Oct 24 T4T Shop Time - End Table 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Participants are welcome to show up to socialise, eat pizza, take part in building the project if you’d like (building an end table) Register online or email Julaine@ yukonwitt.org. https://whatsupyukon.events/53u
Fri Oct 25 Presentation of the First Poppy 12:00 PM Whitehorse City Hall Branch 254 President Joseph Mewett will be presenting the first poppy to Adeline Webber, Commissioner of Yukon to start the Legion’s Poppy Campaign. Come on down to the Cenotaph at City Hall. Dress warmly as it is an outdoor ceremony.
Fri Oct 25 The Rocky Horror Picture Show 9:00 PM Yukon Theatre An interactive screening! 19+ A licensed event. Sat Oct 28 show will include a drag performance. Welcome props: toilet paper, newspaper, rice/confetti, small water guns, flashlight/glow stick, cards, rubber gloves, noisemakers, toast with nothing on it, party hat. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/the-rockyhorror-picture-show_2024
Sat Oct 26 Haunts and Holly Craft Fair 10:00 AM Jack Hulland Elementary School Support local artisans! New vendors and many favourites from years past. Doors open at 9:30am for seniors and those requiring assistance. Please bring your reusable bags.
Sat Oct 26 Silent Film Night 8:00 PM Old Fire Hall Discover short horror silent films from the early 1900s while kick-ass musicians Andy Slade, and Olivier Clements improvise a live soundtrack and as top notch improv actors make up the dialogue before your eyes.
Sat Oct 26 Trivia Night (Members & NonMembers) 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Disney and Halloween trivia - Come in costume!! Play from home or in-person, cash prizes and bragging rights!! Come get your ghoul on! https://whatsupyukon.events/7yo
his sister and brother as he tries to qualify for Boston. Tickets online. https://runningmagazine. ca/the-scene/runners-will-see-themselves-innew-film-by-toronto-filmmaker/
Thu Oct 31 The Whitehorse Skeleton Parade 6:45 PM Whitehorse Downtown Locations After 11 years laying dormant we are resurrecting the Whitehorse Skeleton Parade! Dust off your old bones and join in our macabre procession... a free, volunteer run event in which participants are invited to get creative with costumes, contribute skeleton puppets and lanterns and join in the music!
Thu Oct 31 2024 Education, Career and Volunteer Expo 9:00 AM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus Whether you’re an organisation looking to promote opportunities or a visitor seeking new pathways, this year’s Expo promises something for everyone. https:// volunteeryukon.ca/expo/
Thu Oct 31 Test SEM 5:00 AM #5 Hospital rd. Rm 1212
Sat Oct 26 Legion Auxiliary Annual Christmas Bazaar 10:00 AM Yukon Inn Yukon and First Nation Crafts, antiques, various home-based businesses, the Legion Auxiliary Bake Table and a Raffle! Are you interested in renting a tablecall 633-4583.
Sun Oct 27 Gremlins 5:30 PM Yukon Theatre A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/gremlins
Sun Oct 27 The Shining 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/the-shining
Mon Oct 28 Lighting Tech 101 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Learn to hang, cable and focus a light, and demystify the processes of lighting for the stage in this hands on workshop. Email ytguildhall@gmail.com to sign up.
Mon Oct 28 Blue Velvet 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre Not exactly a Halloween film, but a classic strange fever dream by one cinema’s great surrealists!
Tue Oct 29 SPYA Training: Production Organization & Workflow 12:00 PM SPYA Gear House A 1-hour lunch time workshop, and get all the tips and tricks you need to organise your production and create a seamless workflow. Register online. https://spya.ca/
Tue Oct 29 Bride of Chucky 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre Come get your cheesy 90’s slasher fix! Chucky, the doll possessed by a serial killer, discovers the perfect mate to kill and revive into the body of another doll.
Tue Oct 29 Megalopolis 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre In the city of New Rome, there’s a conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/megalopolis
Tue Oct 29 Income Streams for Artists 6:00 PM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work Brainstorm ways to support yourself and your art in a variety of ways, create zines to generate and capture ideas. To register online chez_mh@yahoo.ca.
Tue Oct 29 SPYA Training: Production Organization & Workflow 12:00 PM SPYA Gear House A 1-hour lunch time workshop, and get all the tips and tricks you need to organise your production and create seamless workflow. Register online. https://spya.ca/
Wed Oct 30 Author Talk with Nadine SanderGreen 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Author Nadine Sander-Green who once called Whitehorse home. Her book Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit is a young woman’s coming of age through a toxic relationship, isolation, and betrayal. Register by emailing YPLevents@ yukon.ca
Wed Oct 30 Drinking with Scissors - October Craft Party! 7:00 PM The Mini Makerspace It’s our favourite time of year! Enjoy a fun evening of spooky crafting with your host Allison, craft kits are purchased separately. Tickets online. https:// checkout.square.site/
Wed Oct 30 YTYP - The Haunting of MacBride Museum (19+) 7:00 PM MacBride Museum This mystery is set in the 1950s - costumes are encouraged but not required, a free event put on by the Yukon Theatre for Young People. Tickets online. https://macbridemuseum.com/
Wed Oct 30 The Artist’s Way 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library A 12-week program based on the popular book by Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way. FREE! Limited seats available. No experience is necessary! FREE! For more information, email YPLevents@yukon.ca
Wed Oct 30 The Thing 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre John Carpenter’s The Thing is a tense sci-fi thriller rife with compelling tension and some remarkable make-up effects. Quite possibly as one of the scariest Polar thriller-horrors of all time! Tickets online or in person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/the-thing-1
Wed Oct 30 Governance 101 for Yukon NonProfit Organisations 9:00 AM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus Gain a strong grasp of what governance is, understand diverse board types, and harness promising practices. Register online or email registrations@yukonu.ca for more info. https://www.yukonu.ca/programs/courses/ mang-ce08
Wed Oct 30 Film Screening - Billy Runs Boston? 7:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre A film about a runner’s relationship with
Fri Nov 1 Winefest 7:30 PM Yukon Convention Centre Explore a curated selection of wines from 16 distinguished wine agents from British Columbia and our very own Kyle Marchuk from the Yukon. Tickets online. https://yukonstruct. com/event/yukonstruct-presents-winefest/ Fri Nov 1 Playlist - A new show by Ivan Coyote 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Writer and performer Ivan Coyote has crafted a playlist of
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it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home. 2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people. Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society 3rd Sundays Messy Church 3:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Crafts, singing and food will
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Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Industry Night Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM All are welcome - 20% off everything for our industry family - hot dogs, tunes, games and happy hour all night! https://bit.ly/3L0J3Ce
Tuesdays
Bingo 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society
Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.
Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association francoyukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache
2:00 PM
Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15 PM Yukon
Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.
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 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In Guests
6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s
Wednesdays
Multicultural Connection Group 11:00
AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY
Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee
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Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society
Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache 2:00 PM Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00
PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Thursdays
Public Speaking Training - Toastmasters
12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics
Bingo 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)
Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.
Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM
Shipyards Park Wonderful aromas, delicious fresh foods, and unique artisans from our approximately 70 weekly vendors. Grab a picnic dinner and get that special gift. Enjoy local live music and other amusements from buskers.
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth
3:30 PM
years or older? Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.
Fridays 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
Saturdays 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.
Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Sundays 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
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Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
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 633-3463.
Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church
Mon Oct 21 YFNW - Warrior Program 5:00 AM Yukon First Nations Wildfire For ALL youth aged 16-30 - Yukon First Nations Wildfire Warrior Program. Free entry - for more info call 667-7258 or email wilfred@yfnw.ca https://whatsupyukon. events/da9
Fri Oct 25 Howl’s Moving Castle 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle. Tickets online. https://yukonfilmsociety. com/schedule/howls-moving-castle-1
Fri Oct 25 Halloween Themed Day Camp 9:00 AM Yukonstruct Makespace an unforgettable day where creativity knows no bounds and fun is our primary objective!! Your little artists will leave with cherished memories, newfound skills, and their very own masterpieces.
Sat Oct 26 Halloween Spooktacular 1:00
PM Canada Games Centre Yukon CGC Spooktacular Saturday with games, treats, movie matinee, and FREE skate! Come in costume! Something for everyone!
Sat Oct 26 Wild Trick or Treat 10:30 AM Yukon
Wildlife Preserve Join the animals for some Halloween fun, enjoy a bonfire, costume contest, special animal feedings, and of course there will candy! Regular admission applies.
Sat Oct 26 All Ages Halloween Concert 6:00
PM Boiler Room Lounge Get your spooky on with awesome bands - Timmy & The Lords of the Underworld, Thunder Rod, Unicorn Parts and Cows Go Moo!! $5.00 at the door! Goes until 10 pm.
Sat Oct 26 Kiki’s Delivery Service 3:00 PM Yukon Theatre It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. Tickets online or in person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ kikis-delivery-service_2024
Sun Oct 27 E. T. The Extra Terrestrial 3:00
PM Yukon Theatre A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. Tickets online or in person at the box office. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/e-t-the-extraterrestrial-1
Sat Oct 26 The Dark Crystal 5:00 PM Yukon Theatre On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world. Tickets online or in -person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/the-dark-chrystal
Tue Oct 29 YTYP - The Haunting of MacBride Museum (18 and under) 7:00 PM MacBride Museum This mystery is set in the 1950scostumes are encouraged but not required, a free event put on by the Yukon Theatre for Young People.
Thu Oct 31 Youth Halloween Party 4:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Join City of Whitehorse Recreation & @bgcyukon for a Youth Halloween Party. Games, pumpkin painting, movie and pizza!
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1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church
Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https://mountainview.church/connect/youth
2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12 High
Wednesdays
Yukon Family Literacy Centre - Summer Drop-In 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM Pioneer Hotel at Shipyards Park Summer drop-in, read, activities, learn and explore! If you are sick, please stay home. For more info call 336-8577
Community Connections 1:30 PM Yukon Family Literacy Centre An intergenerational story time and craft program. Meet local elders, have a coffee, do some crafts, and make a friend!
Thursdays
Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän
1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon.
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.
Tue Oct 22 Mt. Sima Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM Mt Sima Come to the Mt. Sima Annual General Meeting. As a season pass holder, you’re automatically a member of the society! We’re also looking to fill 3 key board positions this year: VP, Treasurer, and Director at Large For more info email tluxemburger@gmail.com.
Wed Oct 23 Yukon Curling Association AGM 6:00 PM Whitehorse Curling Club Meeting to be held in person or virtual, email ykcurling@gmail. com for more info. Your participation is vital to the growth and success of curling in Yukon, and we look forward to your valuable input and insights.
Thu Oct 24 Larrikin Entertainment AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Larrikin is pleased to join the chorus and create (yet) another opportunity to thrill you with tales of the past year’s activities and get you all pumped for future funtimes. Email to larrikinentertainment@gmail.com for more information.
Wed Oct 30 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre AGM 5:30 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Join us for our rescheduled Annual General Meeting, where you can learn about our recent program initiatives and upcoming events.
Mon Nov 4 Klondike Snowmobile Association
AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon Review the past year, presenting a brief overview of our current status and financials, electing our 2024/2025 board of directors. All are welcome to attend - held in boardroom #2 use the centre door. https://ksa.yk.ca/coming-events
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Tuesdays Rendezvous Rotary Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House 6:30 PM Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.
Thursdays
Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. Club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.
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First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/coming-events/
Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting Sport Yukon 10:00 PM Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM ZOOM Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition for regular meeting. Everyone is welcome. Call Kathy 334-9317 or info@yapc. ca for a zoom link or join us in person. https:// yapc.ca/actions/detail/yapcs-monthly-meetings
ONLINE EVENTS
Tues Oct 22 For the Sake of the Children Workshop 5:30 PM Online Learn about family law and the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children. Registration and more information: flic@yukon.ca https://yukon.ca/en/ family-law-information-centre
Wed Oct 23 Communication Skills After Separation or Divorce Workshop 5:30 PM Online In this free online workshop, you’ll learn about the impact of conflict on children, alternative ways to respond to conflict and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Register by email flic@yukon.ca https://yukon. ca/en/family-law-information-centre
Mon Oct 28 Project Management:
(PMP®) Exam Preparation - Yukon University 8:00 AM Online A blend of expert instruction, real-world case studies, and rigorous practice exams, participants will gain a deep understanding of the core concepts and practices of project management. https://www.yukonu.ca/ programs/courses/proj-002
Tue Oct 29 Polarettes Gymnastics Club AGM 5:30 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Learn about our club promoting gymnastics as a sport and a way of life within our community. Our commitment to fostering a healthy, fun, active, and inclusive community is at our heart. https://www.polarettes.org/
Wed Oct 30 Managing Conflict After Separation or Divorce Workshop 5:30 PM Online In this free, online workshop, learn about the process of separation, how to help children cope with conflict and how to renegotiate personal boundaries and
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Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Cribbage is an easy game to learn but hard to master. For more info call 668-5538.
Men Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.
Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
School Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview
Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview.church/connect/youth
Weekly
Tuesdays
Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library
Join us for stories, songs & rhymes! A free dropin program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers at Whitehorse Public Library
Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later. Register online. https://whatsupyukon. events/lj5
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This timeless classic pub grub is easy to make, healthy, and you can whip it up in less than 20 minutes
When I think back on my time in professional kitchens there are certain dishes on the menu that always make the chef smile when they see it pop up in their orders. Chicken Caesar is one of them. Why? Because it can be on a plate and out the door in less than 60 seconds of hands-on time!
Of course in the kitchen there’s already been a bunch of prep work done and the grill’s already hot. You’re going to have to do this yourself so this will take you 15-20 minutes at home. Perfect for a work/school night or any time that you need a nutritious meal in a hurry.
Here’s something that just about every restaurant does. With most of your lettuces you can wash them, cut them to size and then store them, in a bucket of cold water with sugar added, in the fridge for about two weeks. Cover the bucket with a tea towel.
I use 2-3 tablespoons of sugar per gallon of water. One head of romaine will usually make 4-6 individual salads, so I like to keep it in the fridge and ready. When it’s time to make a Caesar, I just grab a couple of handfuls out of the bucket and dry it in the salad spinner. Throw that in a bowl and add the fixings, a quick toss and
you have a fresh, crisp and tasty salad in less than five minutes.
In the past, in some very nice restaurants, I’ve been known to bake my own seasoned croutons and also make my dressing from scratch. When I’m in a hurry at home, I just use store bought ingredients.
Our local grocer had a sale on chicken breasts, two for $10, so this was plated onto our table tonight, just in time for the hockey game, at about $7.50 each, plus enough leftover romaine to make at least four more individual salads.
INGREDIENTS:
• Romaine lettuce
• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Chicken seasoning
• Croutons
• Garlic
• Parmesan cheese
• Bacon bits
• Caesar dressing
• Dijon mustard
• Lemon juice
• White wine
• Cooking oil
• Anchovy paste if desired
METHOD:
1. Prep your romaine. As mentioned, this can be done hours or days in advance. Slice the lettuce from the bottom to the top along three cuts of the head. Snooty chefs will tell you that romaine should never be cut, only torn by hand. I cut it with a very sharp knife, gently. You don’t want to bruise the lettuce. Cut the head into about 1-inch slices and trim the whites at the bottom nicely. The best way to cut the whites, as you get down there, is to turn the head on its end and slice pieces off the core. Put it all into a salad spinner to wash and then dry. This might take a couple of spinner loads depending on the size of your
spinner. Dice up your garlic.
2. Heat up a medium-sized frying pan on about 6-7 for a heat setting with cooking oil; season the chicken and place it upside down in the pan to sear. After a couple of minutes flip the chicken, season it again as most of your seasoning will now be in the oil. Add about 1/4 cup of white wine and 1/4 cup of water, cover and steam while you assemble your salad.
3. If your romaine is in water in the fridge, use your spinner to dry it. Put it in a bowl and add a good squeeze of lemon juice. Use wooden spoons to toss that all in so that the salad is wet with lemon juice. It makes the garlic, bacon bits and parmesan stick to the lettuce.
4. Add your garlic, bacon bits and parmesan to taste and toss it all up. To taste means add it, toss it and taste it. Do you have enough of each? If not, add some more.
5. Squeeze in some dijon mustard and Caesar dressing and toss again. This is also where you add the anchovy paste if you’re using any. I have a tendency to add less than I need and then add some more. You can always add more but you can never remove too much.
6. Depending on how dry or creamy you like your Caesar will determine how much you add. Your ratios will look like about 1 part dijon and 1 part anchovy paste to 8-10 parts dressing.
7. Lay down a nice bed of Caesar. Cut your chicken breasts all fancy like a restaurant would (45 degree cuts about 3/4 of an inch thick) and serve it.
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(Formerly Tony’s Pizzeria - We’re Back!)
More than a decade after the Whitehorse string band was last featured in our paper, we caught up with Dana Jennejohn about the past, present and future of her group
It’s been a while since Dana Jennejohn and the Bennett Sun have graced the pages of What’s Up Yukon. In fact, it’s been too long: the all-women Whitehorse string group was last featured in our paper in 2010, the year the band formed.
A lot has happened since then, and despite all living busy lives, even nearly 15 years later Jennejohn and her bandmates still manage to get together and play as often as possible.
“I think one of the things that stands out is that we’re five women and we’ve been playing regularly, almost once a week since 2010, which is a long time,” says Jennejohn. “We all have our own lives outside of the band; none of us are making our living as musicians. It’s a commitment to do it.”
Practising and playing shows may be work, but for Jennejohn and her bandmates, these things are also social gatherings in a way, and while the band is a commitment, it’s still a fun one. Members of the quintet have stuck together through many ups and downs in their respective personal lives, with the band becoming a sort of rock for each of them.
“Since 2010 we’ve had seven pregnancies in the band, the deaths of three parents, a number of emergencies and a pandemic, and we’ve kept going,” Jennejohn continues.
“One of the things that is really special is that when we get together and play, it feels like a coming together of friends and community.”
With Jennejohn on vocals and guitar, the rest of the band is made up of Lisa Christensen on vocals and banjo, Erin McKnight on bass, Dorothy Williams on fiddle and Roslyn Wilson on vocals, mandolin and harmonium.
Having been a stalwart of the Whitehorse music scene for so long, Jennejohn says her band has a consistent following, but she hopes to branch out to other markets in the near future.
“Because there are five of us and we come with all our own people, it pads the room pretty well,” she explains. “But once people get to know our music and see our shows, I think they enjoy it. We work hard when we get ready for the shows because we want to have new things to share with the audience.”
As Jennejohn and her bandmates constantly strive to keep
things fresh for their consistent audience, they are also cautious about playing too much within the community, as they don’t want their crowd getting bored of them.
Jennejohn says it’s different for bands down south who tour and play for different audiences each night, and keeping up a mix of the familiar and the new for returning audiences is crucial.
Dana Jennejohn and the Bennett Sun take the stage next on Oct. 26 at the MacBride Museum.
A yearly show at the museum has become something of a tradition, and the band looks forward to returning.
“We try to build a relationship with the people who come to the shows,” Jennejohn says. “It’s meant to be a shared experience together of music and feeling good and connecting.”
To learn more about Dana Jennejohn and the Bennett Sun and to pick up tickets for the Oct. 26 show, check out the band’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ thebennettsun. n
Compared to New Zealand, where I had just come from, Australia had much longer distances between places and some history of disappearing hitchhikers. I took buses, trains or planes everywhere I could, and often got rides from people that I met in youth hostels.
But when I wanted to go somewhere that didn’t have bus service, or met someone who wanted to hitch with me, I would succumb to the temptation of free rides and adventures.
I landed in Sydney, where I stayed for a week, and then flew to Brisbane for a few days. From there, I took the free Pokey Bus to a casino on the Gold Coast and then walked to the Greyhound station and caught a bus to Murwillumbah, a little country town in northern New South Wales (NSW).
I stayed in Murwillumbah for three days, at the Riverside youth hostel, and fell in love with the town. In my year of travel, it is the only place that I felt that way about. Situated in the bowl of an ancient volcano, it has a circle of mountains around it with the core, Mount Warning, sticking up in the middle.
Although the mountains are much smaller and the climate is subtropical, it felt more like the Yukon than anywhere else I had been in Australia so far. I even bought a lotto ticket and promised myself that if I won I would buy a house along the river!
I never won but, 25 years later, my husband and I lived in a house along the river (down the street from the hostel) for five of the 14 years we lived in Murwillumbah. Looking back, it is easy to see how the special friends that I made along the way helped make that dream come true.
The first one was Caroline. I met her in Nimbin, where I had hitchhiked to from Murwillumbah with Danny, a fellow youth hosteller. He and I had to walk a couple of kilometres to a corner store at the end of town, where we stopped to get a cold drink, and met a couple who were going to Uki and gave us a ride that far. They dropped us off at the Uki
Buttery Bazaar Market, where I bought myself a leather floppy hat–that I wore at my wedding two years later.
From Uki, I continued hitching alone to Nimbin, which took three rides on narrow windy roads while wishing that the drivers weren’t so stoned and paid more attention to the road.
Nimbin is a hilarious little hippy town with colourful murals everywhere. I stayed at Granny’s Farm hostel for three days, which is where I met Caroline. Unlike the typical hosteller, she wasn’t from overseas. She was from the nearby coastal town of Kingscliff and was on an adventure for her spring break from university. She planned to go south to see her brother, but was taking her time getting there. She had a car and suggested that we go have a champagne picnic at Nimbin Rocks.
We explored around Nimbin together, for a couple of days, and then went to Byron Bay for a few more. We were constantly marvelling at how alike we were. She even had a unicorn journal identical to mine.
Even more amazing is that she and her friend Andree had recently hitchhiked in the Yukon! My jaw really hit the floor when she mentioned an amazing girl that she had met on a bus to Alaska, who had beautiful make-up, clothes and hair and said she had just finished a chainsaw repair course.
“Did she happen to tell you that she used to work on an island where she was the only girl so they had to take her on the boat to go to the bathroom on the mainland?” I asked.
“Yes! How did you know that?” Caroline asked
“That’s Mary-Lee!“ I said. “That’s her favourite story. She’s one of a kind; it has to be her. She was my roommate in Norman Wells. I worked the day shift in the bar and she ran the lounge at night. She arrived with two trunks of clothes full of beautiful dresses and big hats and really made that lounge special.
After I left, she got a job as the only girl on a crew building the rock island in the middle of the Mackenzie River for an oil well, and the last thing I heard, she was going to take a chainsaw course!
Warm in the urban buzz of Vancouver, find a cozy island retreat in Victoria, hit the slopes in the Okanagan, or discover new favourites in Calgary or Edmonton.
This world is so small!”
“That’s it,” said Carolyn, “We’re going to Rocky.”
“Rockhampton?” I asked. “But that’s north, you’re going south.”
“I’ve changed my mind. My brother can wait. You have to meet Andree and tell her that story. You two will love each other! Besides, I know some fun places we can go on the way there.”
Our first stop, on the way up the east coast, was Fraser Island which is now called K’gari (aptly meaning Paradise in the native tongue). Since the whole island is sand, only 4-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles are allowed, so Caroline and I left her car on the mainland and got around the island by the 4WD tour bus or by hitchhikingwhich was tricky as most of the 4WDs only had two seats but we sometimes got rides in the back.
Camping was allowed on most of the 250 km of sandy beaches for $5.50, but only if a warden found you (which they didn’t) so we stayed in Caroline’s tent for free for two nights. We always felt like doing the same thing at the
same time which allowed us to be very spontaneous.
When we weren’t exploring the island we relaxed around our camp, eating jaffles and TimTams, drinking wine coolers, and swapping travelling stories.
Once we got to Rockhampton, we talked Andree into coming on an outback adventure with us to the Sapphire Wheelbarrow Races. We had a great night at the country dance and stayed at the hostel overnight.
When Caroline headed back home for university, I stayed at Andree’s to help her and her landlord paint the living room of the old house she was renting. It felt good to do some physical work while getting to know Andree.
A week later, Andree took me to the Greyhound station where I caught a bus heading north up the coast to look for work.
To be continued…. n
called on to manage a species (foxes, coyotes and raccoons easily adapt to human surroundings) to prevent escalation of humanwildlife conflict, to keep the populations in check and healthy, to preserve habitat and subsequently make sure other wildlife will not decline to near-extinction.
There was a time when Ontario had trappers on their payroll for the summer months; they would check the highways for beaver dams, so as not to get into the situation of a beaver dam breaking and taking the road with it.
Some municipalities in Alberta have staff trappers!
Wolverine tracks, a few days old
Can furbearers be “farmed”?
Yes, mink and fox farms still exist. These animals get our leftovers, such as parts of chicken, pigs and fish. In addition to their fur, we get their oil for cosmetics and the preservation of leather. The agricultural cycle is complete
To apply, please email hr@g-pdistributing.com
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
by composting the animals’ carcasses and soiled straw bedding to produce organic fertilizer.
Buses in Denmark were even powered by mink remains before the government shut down the industry due to Covid.
Since the beginning of time, we have relied on animals for food, clothing, companionship, art and medicine; our dependence on them is complete. The Fur Institute also has a blog, truthaboutfur.ca that can give you a deeper dive on many aspects of the fur trade. This column has been compiled with information gleaned from the Fur Institute of Canada (fur.ca). n
The Yukon Film Society is working to repair and refresh the Yukon Theatre building, bringing back some of its historical glow
When the Yukon Theatre first opened its doors on December 3, 1954, it was billed as a sophisticated night on the town. Advertisements asked patrons to leave their children at home, tickets sold out, and theatre-goers dressed up for the Yukon premiere of The Glenn Miller Story in the new theatre located on Wood Street in Whitehorse.
It was one of the first purposebuilt cinemas in the territory, and the Whitehorse Star called its design “… one of the Yukon’s finest, showing taste and quality design rare in the North …”.
Throughout its 70 years in operation, the Yukon Theatre building has seen many renovations, many different owners, and many different exterior paint colours.
Since 2021, the Yukon Film Society (YFS) has been working hard to bring the building back into shape, including fixing and replacing the unique neon letters on the theatre’s exterior.
This work was done with support from the Historic Properties Assistance (HPA) program administered through the Government of Yukon’s Historic Sites Unit. The HPA program provides funding to preserve, restore, develop or interpret privately-owned historically significant properties in the Yukon.
“The sign is iconic,” says YFS Artistic Director Andrew Connors.
“We see people taking photos of the building and the sign every day, and the cinema holds a special place in the hearts of a lot of Yukoners.”
In October 2023, the sign was repainted with marine paint so it can better withstand the elements. Then, because a third of the glasstube letters had been damaged through the years, they were rebuilt and replaced along with many of the transformers.
A lighting company in Vancouver did the work. It required two trips to Whitehorse: one to examine the letters and determine what supplies they needed to bring back; the second to do the repairs and replacements.
In 2023, the project won the
Heritage Conservation Project of the Year Award from the Yukon Historical and Museums Association.
“We saw an opportunity to bring the sign back to life,” says Connors. “We’re in the process of restoring the building bit by bit as we can get resources to make it a great space again for community events and film enjoyment.”
Opening the theatre as a community space has been a YFS goal for years. When the theatre closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the owners decided not to reopen, there was an opportunity for the society to lease the space and run it themselves.
Since the theatre reopened in 2021, YFS has been screening a wide variety of films, from arthouse to blockbuster, hosting special events during its annual Available Light Film Festival and renting it out to community groups for education and entertainment.
Although much has changed, including the configuration of the theatres and the lobby, the building has retained some of its original interesting features. For example, the upstairs projector room still has thick metal doors and shutters on the windows, reminders of a time when projectionists had to contend with an extremely flammable type of film made from cellulose nitrate.
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The film caught fire easily, burned hot, and was difficult to extinguish.
If a reel of film caught fire, the doors and shutters would close, trapping the operator in the room to deal with the blaze while the audience was able to exit the building safely. Tucked behind the projector room was a small bathroom containing a shower that the projectionist could use if the flames became too hot.
Thankfully, cellulose nitrate film was largely discontinued in the 1950s and replaced by a safer acetate film.
Over the years the theatre was painted and repainted many different colours, including sage green, orange and navy blue, and white and light blue. Its first-floor windows were covered to make space to hang movie posters. In the future, YFS plans to uncover and re-open the windows to bring more natural light into the lobby.
In 1987, the theatre was twinned, so two films could be shown at once—another renova-
tion that YFS plans to undo. If they can find the funding, YFS plans to un-twin the theatres, restoring it to its original one-screen configuration.
One step at a time, the YFS team is working to repair and refresh the building. They started with the exterior and the neon sign to signal to the community that the theatre was up and running again.
“We figured that the sign would be another beacon in the downtown, especially in the winter, illustrating that the cinema is open again, and to try and get people excited to come back,” says Connors.
“We talk to people all the time who come through with stories and memories to share about experiences they’ve had here and what the building means to them. I mean, this theatre is a conduit to 70 years of Whitehorse history and Yukon history.”
To find out more about the HPA program, visit yukon.ca/historicproperties-assistance-program n
Ladies 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.
Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/ Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
Tuesdays
Tue Oct 22 Mt. Sima Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM Mt Sima Come to the Mt. Sima Annual General Meeting. As a season pass holder, you’re automatically a member of the society! We’re also looking to fill 3 key board positions this year: VP, Treasurer, and Director at Large For more info email tluxemburger@gmail.com.
Wed Oct 23 Yukon Curling Association
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
AGM 6:00 PM Whitehorse Curling Club Meeting to be held in person or virtual, email ykcurling@gmail.com for more info. Your participation is vital to the growth and success of curling in Yukon, and we look forward to your valuable input and insights.
Wed Oct 23 XC Skiing with your dog 5:00
PM Whitehorse Nordic Centre Would you like to ski with your four legs companion but need some advice and guidance? This course is designed to help you and your pupper start on a lifetime of skiing together.
Fri Oct 25 YPCBA Winter Basketball Tournament Whitehorse Each team can have 3 non-Filipinos, with 2 allowed to play “at a time” during the duration of the game. Email cfaypcba2024@gmail.com to register. whatsupyukon.events/tth
Sun Oct 27 DPSAY Rise and Shine
race 11:00 AM Copper Haul Staging Area whatsupyukon.events/dpsay2425
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00 AM
Canada Games Centre Yukon Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30
AM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes.
Babynastics with Coach Libby 10:30 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/ babynastics
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40
AM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Noon Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00
PM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Indoor Cycling 12:05 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Flow and Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM
Grace Space This dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered.
Elderactive Yoga with Richard until Oct 24 10:00 AM Northern Lights School of Dance explore the great variety the IYENGAR Yoga method has to offer Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Specifically designed for the retired population, but open to anyone. Babynastics with Coach Libby 11:15 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/ babynastics
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive Leisure Walking 1:00 PM
ElderActive Recreation Association Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM
Indoor Cycling 5:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Ladies Lift 5:30 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM
Whitehorse Archery Takhini Elementary 6:30 PM Whitehorse Archery is a nonprofit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.whitehorsearchery.com/
schedule
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts
7:30 PM
Stretch & Stabilize - Functional Conditioning 7:00 PM Grace Space
Purposeful movement with our Functional Conditioning non-yoga movement class. http://amitieyoga.ca
Wednesdays
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! northernstrength.ca/ Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multijoint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts
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. bit. ly/3oiTBVz
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days
Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM
Northern Strength Academy
Babynastics with Coach Naomi 3:30 PM
Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/ babynastics
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Eight Days
Martial Arts 4:45 PM
Ladies Lift 5:30 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM
Whitehorse Archery Takhini Elementary
6:30 PM Whitehorse Archery is a nonprofit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.whitehorsearchery.com/ schedule
Fridays
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts
6:00 AM Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Morning Strength & Conditioning
7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Thursdays Noon Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM
Grace Space Energizing blend of Hatha and Kundalini with Pranayama (breathwork), Friendly and Community oriented space! http://www.gracespaceyukon.com
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight & Mondays Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - teen classes Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM
Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Saturdays Flow & Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Grace Space A dynamic and invigorating practice to awaken your inner strength. http:// amitieyoga.ca
Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength
Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Strength & Conditioning 10:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Saturday Morning Strength and Conditioning 10:15 AM Northern Strength
Academy Full-body movements to improve functional strength. Suitable for all levels and aligns with NSA’s strength programming. northernstrength.ca/
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days
Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Open Mat Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Sundays
Circus Sundays 10:00 AM Avalanche
Athletics We will have equipment for people to try out, including stilts, juggling stuff, aerial silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze, spinny things, balance things…
NSA Spin Classes 10:00 AM Northern
Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor
Cycling classes with certified instructors
Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! northernstrength.ca/
Tue Oct 22 Friends and Family Support
Group 5:30 PM A free support group for those with loved ones living with mental health concerns. Call 668-6429 or email admin@yukon.cmha.ca to register and for more information.
Thu Oct 24 Northern Lights Dance & Wellness Retreat 2:00 PM Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Fusion Dance - Dancer Body Care - Hot Springs - Gourmet Vegan Dinners And...the Northern Lights! The perfect Fusion.
Fri Oct 25 Relational Integrity - BASIC 6:00 PM Grace Space Learn theoretically and experientially from various resources and approaches: Dr. Gottman, Keith Witt, Martin Ucik, Mindfulness/Hakomi Method, Right Use of Power, Integral Coaching, Expressive Arts and Yoga. http://www. gracespaceyukon.com
Sat Oct 26 Relational IntegrityFoundational 7:00 PM Grace Space Learn about Integral Coaching concepts, somatic approaches including breathwork, Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Internal Family System (IFS) as ways to understand ourselves and better relate with others. www.gracespaceyukon.com
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.
Monthly
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 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. Call 332-5054 or 332-6476 for more info.
1st Wednesday QYS 2SLGBTQIA+ Parent
& Guardian Peer Support Nights 6:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache We want to provide a space where parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find connection and support from their peers.
2nd Wednesday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society
The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
1st Thursday of every month Men’s
Gathering 5:00 PM A safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. For more info contact Rob at 332-5708 or Rob.McLean@kdfn.net
Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle
12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN
Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon.events/4en
Last Monday Blood Collection and Lab
Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
Last Sunday Spoonie Support Circle
2:30 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
A low-key community hangs, engaging in peer support in facilitated conversations on topics brought forth by participants, and meet other spoonies! For details and to register islairhysrathlin@gmail.com
Mondays Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse
United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program Yukoners who are pregnant or have a baby under 12 months are invited to learn about feeding their infants and get support with challenges. Call 393-7120 to book a private appointment or drop-in.
AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
AA New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral
Tuesdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse
United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00
PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. whatsupyukon.events/8kd
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
ARKA Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM Whitehorse
A confidential, structured space that empowers men to transform themselves into self-aware, self-disciplined, empowered and trustworthy leaders. Email mjvernon@gmail.com for more info. http:// www.arkabrotherhood.com
AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.
Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00 PM
Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-9072701 for more info.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 6:00
PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-3341725 for more details
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00
AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details
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
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Al-Anon 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30
PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information
AA No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall) Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory
Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00
PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. whatsupyukon.events/8kd
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Connect to Culture - Drop-In 1:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In, Open to ALL! Weekly cultural activities from beading to sewing, healing camp trips, elder visits and more. For more info call 667-2093 or email info@ vfwomenscentre.com vfwomenscentre. com/events
Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or on zoom, Zoom ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
Fridays
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more
of it. The dump is a very powerful place for me,” he reflects.
Paul got into volunteering on the environmental team out of his love for storytelling and music.
“Once you took off your rubber gloves you could participate in that kind of stuff.” His own career in writing and film-making made volunteering instead of paying for tickets seem like a good deal.
At my request, Paul shared some of his tips for growing sprouts on his bike handlebars or in a canoe using a clean and empty clear plastic peanut butter container.
While he’s not doing as many
Slices of flatted fat bike tube replace lost lens caps on Paul’s binoculars
over the mouth of the container, you can rinse your sprouts easily when you stop to take a drink of water yourself.
It’s important to wash or sanitize your hands while working with the sprouts, but if you’re travelling in weather that’s over 15 degrees Celsius, it’s a way to have something fresh to add to your rations.
Our current recycling transitions worry Paul. He notes that he’s grateful his housing development crew has a crew to take their recycling up to the sorting area at the dump, because even on an electric bike, it would be a tricky road, especially with all the trucks.
While Paul has never shied away from the need to repeat
remote multi-night trips these days, he was generous in explaining the technique. It takes about three days for bean sprouts, he says. If you keep fine nylon mesh
messages about waste sorting–with the Yukon’s highly transient population it’s inescapable–he worries we will lose the habits of it.
“I’m afraid as we go through
this transition we may go through a period where the sorting may stop or, worse, people sort stuff and then have to landfill it.”
He has written to the Whitehorse mayor and council about his concerns. He told me they are “people of good will” and he hopes it will all work out.
When I thank him for all he’s done over the years, he demurs.
Paul in his shoulder-season bike system which makes use of many repurposed materials
“I wasn’t running it. I was just there.” Thanks, Paul, for the way you’ve shown up to this for so many years. Send more ideas for Material ReCulturing stories to materialreculturing@yahoo.com. n
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Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.
Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM St. Atlin Christian Centre 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome. Mondays
Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM Atlin
Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc.coordinator@gmail.com for more info.
Yukon Communities: Wednesdays AA 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. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com
Sun Nov 3 Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra and Ballet 3:00 PM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra with Heart of Riverdale present selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and other favorite ballets.
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https:// whatsupyukon.events/jwf
Thursdays Yoga with Jess Ghùch Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail.com.
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Sunshine Restaurant
• Carmacks Rec Centre
• CDC / CIBC Bank
• Tatchun Center General Store
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month Carmacks
Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building
Mondays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Baseball / Softball 7:00 PM LSCFN Ball Diamond Tuesdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM Laser Tag 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Wednesdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM Soccer 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Baseball / Softball
HAINES JUNCTION
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: • Little Green Apple Sat Oct 26 Halloween Costume & Dance Party
PM St. Elias Convention Centre Bfamily friendly barn dance with callers Relative Harmony from 6 pm 8 pm and then from 9pm - 1am it will transform into an Adult Only dance party. There will be burlesque and drag performances throughout the evening guaranteed to entertain.https://mailchi. mp/9b67c9b.../halloween-in-the-junction-2024
Tue Oct 29 Haines Junction Community Association AGM 6:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Provide feedback, input and become a board member. The association is seeking nomination for its new president! RSVP by email belle.piche60@gmail.com
Fri Nov 1 Yukon Trapper Education Workshop 6:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre In this basic trapper training workshop learn about ethics, regulations, rights and responsibilities and more. Call to register 667-5652 https://yukon.ca/trappereducation
Sat Nov 9 Herbal Tea Blend Making 2:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon A cozy fall time workshop, learn how to make and use herbal medicines, so you can apply that knowledge at home. Register online. https://www.wildwoodspirit.ca/workshops/
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month 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]
Mondays
Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!
Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Tuesdays
Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/caregivers.
Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM https://whatsupyukon.events/tea-bannock-68ab07 Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge
Screen all short films submitted by local filmmakers produced on the weekend of Nov 1-3 for the Yukon 48 Video Challenge - in Dawson City and Whitehorse. For more info email filmfest@kiac.ca.
MONTHLY 1st Saturday of every month Coffee House & Open Mic Night Klondike
Drop-in 6:30-9pm
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.
Tuesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30 PM
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC)
Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided. Summer Volleyball 7:30 PM Victory Gardens Outdoor Volleyball 18+ Free, drop-in - check both Victory Garden and Minto Park will take place at Minto Park until the grass is in at Victory Garden.
Wednesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games
6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church
Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM Klondike
Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.
CFYT Trivia Night The Drunken Goat Fun filled night of Trivia. Every other Wednesday. A variety of trivia categories! Come with your team or join a team when you arrive!
Thursdays
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play!
Fridays
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 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.
Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Thursdays
Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre
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 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 Oct 22 Youth Moving Mountains 3:15 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Centre To register call 390-2530
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Being a mom isn’t easy. I would say it is the hardest job in the world.
You feel as though you have to do everything for everyone all the time. So when it comes to taking time for yourself… it can be chal-
lenging. Not necessarily physically or financially, but emotionally.
One day I decided I wanted to go on vacation… alone. My husband didn’t have any time off, so he couldn’t come (although he would have). But going alone, away from my baby for two weeks, sounded crazy to most people. “Aren’t you going to miss him?” People would ask.
At first I was so anxious, the
Mom Guilt of leaving my baby and husband to fend for themselves was overwhelming. It wasn’t because I didn’t think my husband could take care of our son Maverick–he can. He’s more capable than I am.
It was the fact that I was not participating. We do things as equally as we can together, which makes raising a child much easier for me. And now, I was leaving them both to go and just travel around Central America. Was I crazy?
As the trip approached, my anxiety grew. How could I think to leave them? This isn’t fair, this isn’t right. I’m supposed to be at home and do all the things I always do. Clean the house, wash the clothes, feed the baby, clean the baby, walk the dogs and so on.
Then the day arrived that I was leaving. Maverick is only 18 months, so he was unaware of what was actually going on. But I was off on my trip. The minute I got on the plane, I realized there was nothing more I could do and so I stopped feeling guilty. Instead I realized how lucky
Kylie and a smiling Maverick
I was to have a husband who doesn’t mind taking care of our son solo for two weeks.
I realized that taking time for myself, as a mom, is OK. It’s OK to step away from life for a time and realize how incredibly lucky anyone is to be a mom and to have a family.
I still had every person ask how I was doing during my trip–whether I missed them. I’m not sure if people thought I wouldn’t be able to cope. Perhaps there is something wrong with me for not mis-
Take that trip: you deserve it
sing them to the point of wanting to come home. But I didn’t. Does that make me a bad mom for having fun and travelling the world? Maybe. Do I care? Not really. I’m allowed to be me, not just a mom.
Mom Guilt is toxic and every mom deserves a break. Take that trip. Take that evening. Take that minute. You deserve it. n
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