What's Up Yukon, December 4, 2024

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he Canada Cup Series, presented by Toyo Tires, is returning to Whitehorse from Dec. 4 to 8, 2024. The Yukon Canada Cup is a joint endeavour involving Freestyle Yukon, Freestyle Canada and Mount Sima.

“It’s been a lot of work for Freestyle Yukon’s board, in collaboration with Freestyle Canada as well as Mount Sima,” says Freestyle Yukon’s president, Nick Hull.

“It’s been a lot of work with all three of our organizations to put this one on.”

With the first two days of the event reserved for practice, days three through five will see both Big Air and Slopestyle competitions. As a Freestyle Canada-sanctioned event, rules are based on that organization’s guidelines.

The competition consists of one Big Air event on Dec. 6, followed by a Slopestyle qualification on Dec. 7 and Slopestyle finals on Dec. 8, the last day of the event.

Awards for each competition will be given out at the end of each final.

“I would say definitely be looking forward to the Friday night, starting at 6 p.m. on the hill at Mount Sima,” says Hull. “It’s going to be an amazing event; there’s going to be a huge Big Air competition, with a lot of national Canadian athletes from all over Canada coming in.”

In addition to the competition on the cup’s kickoff night, attendees can expect to see food vendors, a beer garden by Yukon Brewing, and a DJ performance.

“It’s just going to

be a great time to get together and watch these amazing athletes hit the huge jump and fly through the air and do their crazy tricks,” says Hull. “It’s going to be a good time.”

The Canada Cup Freestyle national competition circuit was created to “support a competitive and sustainable domestic tour where freestyle athletes from across Canada can develop their competitive skills in all of our disciplines; Moguls,

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For Hull, the Yukon being able to host an event like this is a great opportunity for Mount Sima and for the territory’s winter sports community – especially because many other hills in Canada aren’t able to open this early.

“It’s a really great event for the Yukon as well as Mount Sima,” he says. “It brings a lot of activity and athletes from all over Canada who are able to use our hill pre-season.

We’re one of the earliest hills open in Canada with the most snow.

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Welcome Back To Mount Sima ... cont’d from page 2

Charlie Fiddler getting some air at Mount Sima PHOTO: Mark Kelly Photography

What’s Inside Welcome Back To Mount Sima ........ 2 A Tradition of Holiday Décor ..........4 Coffee House Report.......................... 5 That’s All She Wrote...........................6 The Joys of Grandchildren, Part 2 ...................................................... 7

PHOTOS: Supplied by Freestyle Yukon

The Post-it Note and the Greenhouse ................................. 10 Rain Or Snow - Wear Your Fur! ......12 Unknown Chef.................................... 14 What’s That?........................................18 Disciple of Discipline ........................22

Events Whitehorse Events........................ 8, 9

Ladies Podium Day 2 - 2023 what it’s about – getting all this traffic over to Mount SIma as well and having all these amazing athletes on our hill early, being able to train. It’s great that way.”

Around this time of year, the anticipation for the hill’s opening starts to really kick in for Hull.

While the year’s first snow isn’t exactly suitable for skiing and snowboarding, it still signifies the coming of the winter season. With the territory’s cold, long and dark winters, it’s important to many Yukoners to have an active outlet during these months to keep them active, healthy and happy.

“As soon as the snow falls, we

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Men’s Podium Day 1 - 2023

all start getting excited in the ski community,” he says. “It’s just an amazing kickoff event; it goes on right as Mount Sima is opening its hill to the public, so it’s just a great busy time and we’re all excited for all the activity in Whitehorse and at the hill as well.”

Registration for athletes closed on Nov. 21, but competing athletes must check in onsite at the Mount Sima staff lodge. Lift tickets will be available for purchase each day of training and competition, with the presentation of the competitor bib.

Lift tickets cost $70 plus GST for the full day, with no half-day

tickets available. Each competitor is responsible for the purchase of a lift ticket for each event day.

All athletes must also have upto-date aerial qualifications for jumps they are performing in all disciplines.

“It’s been great to work with all the teams,” says Hull. “Our board is all volunteers, so a huge thank you to all of them, a huge thank you to Mt. Sima and Freestyle Canada. […With that big event] Friday night, it’s going to be a great spectacle to see for sure.”

Freestyle Yukon is the territory’s official member-operated

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ski club, offering freestyle skiing programs to support increasing interest in the freestyle scene. Programs range from those geared towards beginners to aspiring international competitors, in both recreational and competitive styles.

Freestyle Yukon’s coaches are certified under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and offer children and teenagers skills for skiing and competing safely, according to the organization’s website.

For more about Freestyle Yukon and the Yukon Canada Cup, visit www.yukonfreestyleski.com. ■

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he most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and the excitement is in the air. Soon, families will gather around the twinkling lights of their trees on Christmas morning, eagerly unwrapping the presents that Santa has left behind.

Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most beloved holiday traditions, transforming homes, hotels, shopping malls, and even office buildings into festive wonderlands. You might even come across stunning outdoor trees adorned with dazzling Christmas lights!

What makes these festive firs and other evergreens truly special is the creativity that goes into their decorations. From whimsical themes to elegant colour schemes, each tree tells a unique story. Everyone has their own flair, making each tree a delightful expression of holiday cheer.

But did you know that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees has a rich history? The first Christmas trees began to appear in the 16th century in Germany, where they were decorated with candles, pine cones, and berries.

As the charm of these trees spread across Europe, they captured hearts and ignited holiday spirit.

In the Americas, however, Christmas trees had a different journey. The Puritan settlers viewed them as symbols of paganism and resisted their use. Yet, in pockets of German settlements, the tradition persisted. But everything changed in the Americas in 1840 when Queen Victoria embraced the Christmas tree, displaying it as part of her festive celebrations. From there, the popularity of the Christmas tree skyrocketed!

Now, let’s talk about ornaments. In the early 1800s, a creative glassmaker named Hans Greiner began crafting these delightful decorations. The first

ornaments were made from handblown glass and often lined with lead or other metals. Once the ornaments were cooled, they were painted by hand and then topped with a small cap and a hook.

While they captured the hearts of Europeans, it took a little longer for North Americans to jump on the ornament bandwagon.

In the 1880s, F.W. Woolworth, the founder of Woolworth’s fiveand-dime stores, took a trip to Germany.

Here he discovered the glass ornaments and began plans to export them to America. By 1890, the F.W. Woolworth Company sold an astounding $25 million worth of ornaments, marking the beginning of a festive phenomenon!

Since those early days, the ornament industry has flourished and evolved in many ways. In 1973, Hallmark introduced “keepsake” collectible ornaments, turning holiday decorating into a cherished hobby for many. From there ornaments became available in an array of materials–porcelain, wood, and even shapes like snowflakes, angels, and icicles.

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So, as the holiday season draws near, let your creativity shine.

Whether you are sticking to cherished family traditions or trying something new, remember that the joy of decorating your Christmas tree is about celebrating the spirit of togetherness and making memories that will last a lifetime.

Happy decorating, and may your holiday season be filled with laughter, love, and all things festive! ■

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Monthly coffee house features good sounds

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he November 2nd edition of the monthly coffee house at the Dënäkär Zho (KIAC) Ballroom featured a selection of hot tunes on a mild autumn evening, with eight acts running the gamut from a six-piece wind band (doing show tunes), two solo singers on guitar and banjo, a piano and vocal duet in French, and a couple of solo piano pieces.

The Robert Service School staff group, calling themselves the Tuesdays, performed two songs and were joined by trombone player, Flo, for a rousing rendition of “St. James Infirmary”.

The latest incarnation of the River Bends, which is the usual house band for these events, closed out the evening, and then everybody pitched in and helped put the tables and chairs away.

Admission collected for the evening will be given to the Humane Society.

It’s reported that all the coffee served that night was decaf. The audience, many of whom also performed, ran to about two dozen.

Coffee House/Open Mic nights occur monthly at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture ballroom, usually on the first Saturday evening of the month from September through to May. ■

Betty asked her audience to choose between her two classical selections

Flo accompanied Kamille, and later performed a lost piece by Chopin

Kim played some original material, and a Paul Simon tune rarely heard with banjo accompaniment

Sam Huxley offered a couple of original tunes

The house band was quieter than usual, but in fine form

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IDIOMATIC ORIGINS

Josephine Holmes

Josephine Holmes is a freelance writer and former copy editor at What’s Up Yukon. She is a prairie girl, at heart, but loves the Yukon and has been a sourdough since 1994. The other thing she loves, aside from spending time with family, is being called “Grammy.”

THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE

When there’s just nothing more to say …

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y mother was faithful to her army husband. He served four years in Canada, in the U.K. and in Continental Europe—in World War II. Florence and Joseph. Those were years of single parenting. The war effort required rationing and making do with what little they had (nothing was wasted), so they were also the days of planting, harvesting and foraging; of putting up vegetables and fruit for unforgiving winter months. And they were the days of bedtime prayers and lullabies for the children who were missing their fathers (and mothers).

Tucked deep between flannel sheets, weighed down beneath a red Hudson’s Bay wool blanket, I gazed up at my mother’s face as she smiled wearily and then tenderly drew my bangs across my forehead. Then she began singing her version of a lullaby that originated in Scotland, in the 17th century, as the “Lass of Roch Royal.”

“Who’s gonna shoe your pretty little feet? Who’s gonna glove your hand? Who’s gonna kiss your red ruby lips when papa’s in a foreign land?”

Another of the lullabies she sang—one she no doubt sang to my brother during wartimes (he is 17 years older than I am)—was “That’s an Irish Lullaby,” written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon. And in 1944, Bing Crosby, one of my mother’s all-time favourite singers, released his version of the song, in the middle of these war years: “Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, too-raloo-ra-li.

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don’t you cry. Too-raloo-ra-loo-ral, too-ra-loo-ra-li.

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that’s an Irish lullaby.”

I have stretched in my imagina-

tion to consider what life must have been like for my mother and father and of how they tried to cope with the nightmares after my father’s discharge in 1946 … after which life would never be the same.

I have wondered if my mother wrote to my father when the war drove them apart. She never spoke of that.

Oddly enough, this week’s idiom, that’s all she wrote, is one I have mulled over, recently, unaware of its connection to wartimes. Each November I remember what must never be forgotten … those individuals who gave of themselves so sacrificially and paid so dearly. And the families who were left grieving and longing and who paid so dearly, as well, as war exacted such a heavy toll on all their lives.

The idiom is believed to have originated with wartime letter writing. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the soldiers who were called out and handed letters from back home, letters that would be opened swiftly but carefully … perhaps while other soldiers looked on and shared in some of the anticipation—perhaps with a sting of sadness as each was painfully aware that their own hands remained empty.

All eyes focused on the dirtstained hands of the soldier who was savouring a tangible connection to a loved one.

And those who were watching were at last rewarded as the soldier’s voice broke their reverie and was often accompanied by tears that were swiftly discharged by army fatigues.

“Dear Joseph …” And the ending … well, it always came too soon.

Then the silence would be broken once more—this time by another soldier: “Is that all? Is there more?”

To which would come the familiar response, in a tone of finality that all of them knew, all too well: “That’s all she wrote.”

At times, the letters were harbingers of unwelcome news: news of a death, of an illness or a tragedy; or news of love that had grown cold.

I am certain my mother must have written to my father, even though I was not privy to those intimate exchanges.

Just this week, as I was writing this, there was a news story about World War II letters found within the walls of a home during renovations.

Wartime letters were cherished and were, most often, messengers of hope.

And this idiom, as with most idioms, took on a life of its own after its inception. Growing up in southern Saskatchewan, I heard it as folks were gathered around a dinner table or in the loPHOTO: Josephine Holmes cal cafeteria—anywhere, really, where neighbours A letter written by the author’s mother, Florence Helen Fearnside met to catch up on local or national news and as Another convention for this spoken with a tinge of disappointthey forecasted the outment. But more often it was said idiom is to simply say it instead of come of crops and cattle.

It was in those places where matter-of-factly and it carried saying goodbye, when there’s just “That’s all she wrote” organic- with it the sense that life simply nothing more to say—like this …

And that’s all she wrote. ■ ally became a way of concluding was what it was and that, most of conversation. Occasionally it was the time, it was good.

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GREY MATTERS

Susan Clark

Susan Clark is a retired family physician who has been skiing and cycling in Whitehorse for the past seven years. She is also one of five contributors to Grey Matters.

THE JOYS OF GRANDCHILDREN, PART 2 An exciting (and challenging) weekend

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s my granddaughter and I waited for a bus in the drizzly dark on a Vancouver street corner, tired and hungry, I reminded myself of the joys of grandparenting. Due to misreading of the bus schedule, we had ended up on the wrong bus and were now waiting for the correct one.

We were spending a grandmother/granddaughter weekend in Vancouver and one of the things she wanted to do was to take buses and sky trains as much as we could. I thought this sounded like a great idea. I forgot about the significant walking this would involve!

At eight years old she had never spent time in Vancouver except for the airport, so everything there was new and exciting. Using transit and feet did mean route finding. I am not the most expert direction finder, so there was a fair amount of backtracking with my granddaughter grabbing my phone to show me the correct route.

“Grandma, you have to follow these blue dots!”

New things for her included meeting and staying with relatives she had not met previously, walking through drifts of wet leaves, eating food that she would normally refuse, riding in the front seat of the sky train, and marvelling at the strange tall buildings in downtown Vancouver.

Her great uncle treated us to dinner out at an authentic Italian pizza restaurant. He asked her about her favourite pizza topping in preparation for ordering. She replied “pineapple”. Of course, there was no pineapple in sight, but she gracefully ate toppings that would normally be rejected.

The big highlights of the trip were seeing the Cirque du Soleil and visiting the Vancouver Aquarium. My granddaughter had seen the Cirque on television, as had I, but neither of us could imagine how amazing it was. The contortionist was a hit for her and since then she has been practising twisting her limbs into very strange positions.

That day we expanded our transit adventure to the Aquabus

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That involved many trips up and down stairs, dodging the most amazing variety of child transportation units (we used to call them strollers, but then strollers in my day didn’t have climate control, numerous compartments and food storage bins, etc.).

We absolutely could not leave until we’d seen both sloths in the rain forest area and at least one octopus. It turns out that the octopuses like to hide in shadowy corners, and one must be very lucky to see one. The tank with the octopus had viewing from both above and below, up and down PHOTOS: Demi Clark a curving staircase littered with small humans The octopus at the Vancouver Aquarium trying to evade parental control and using “outside voices”. My watch kept dinging to warn me that the noise level was above safe levels!

I’m not sure how many times we went up and down that staircase.

(I was terrified that I would lose her in the crowd if I did not keep up or trip and tumble down the stairs.) Then suddenly there it was right in front of where my granddaughter was standing, a The octopus at the Vancouver Aquarium huge red octopus with its suction cups plastered to the window.

She commandeered my phone to take numerous photos. After that we stood in a long line for fish (what else?) and chips, and she informed me that halibut was now her favourite fish, and she would tell her mom and dad that was what she wanted from now on.

Then it was the gift shop adventure with much deliberation on what to spend her money on, especially what to get for her four-year-old sister back at home.

All in all, we had a wonderful time together. I could not ask for a more cooperative and “helpful” companion, even if I did have to carry the backpacks with the snacks and water Downtown Vancouver from the bus bottles most of the time and another walk in the rain. and walk further and Remembrance Day was a very faster than was comfortable for busy day at the aquarium, espe- grandma. cially with the rainy weather and And be embarrassed by her parents looking for entertainment taking over the route finding and for their kids. My granddaughter knowing the correct spot to tap to insisted that we see absolutely pay for the buses and trains! She’s everything, but especially the also a pretty good photographer. octopus and the sloths.

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ART SHOWS 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.

Until Jan 17 Pixel Perfect: A Journey Drawing Outside the Lines by Riley Cyre YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Showcasing the vibrant and evolving artistry of 14-year-old Riley Cyre, whose digital creations reflect themes of empowerment, emotion, and selfexpression.

Until Jan 17 Threads of Change: 50 Years of Northern Fibres Guild YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Until Feb 20 The Land Speaks to Me by Jackie Olson YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A rare glimpse at her collected works-in-process: Olson makes works that want to be returned to the land, and many of her works have already been curated back.

Until Feb 20 Land Mass by David Curtis YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Dawson City-based artist David Curtis presents a compelling series of film and multimedia sculpture installations in his latest solo exhibition.

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Sun Dec 15 Mini Messiah 2:00PM Whitehorse United Church Join us for our favourite numbers from Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah, Featuring Katie Avery, Bryn Knight, Morgan Ostrander, Sarah Jane Poirier, Ben Johnston-Urey, and Whitehorse Community Chamber Choir, conducted by CD Saint Fri Dec 13 Fancy Dancey – A Electro Swing Dance Party 8:00 PM Leftys Well Featuring CASE235 - Dress in your finest Winter Formal and come dance!

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Tue Dec 3 Winter & Christmas Wreath Workshop 7:00 PM Decora Create a custom, fresh flower and greens wreath, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to a loved one. https:// whatsupyukon.events/xp1 Wed Dec 4 - Sat Dec 7 Animals Out of Paper 7:30 PM The Guild Hall Animals Out of Paper is a funny, poignant play about the collision of mismatched people and the complicated ways we hurt, heal and love.

Thu Dec 5 Lunch & Learn: Makalu – A Graphic Novel Self-Publishing Journey 12:00 PM For anyone interested in self-publishing or learning about an entrepreneur’s path. Gain valuable insights from Esther Bordet’s journey and connect with like-minded individuals.

Thu Dec 5 Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace A fun-filled 2-hour session where you’ll create your own beautiful wreath, enjoy festive refreshments, and take home a special gift. https:// whatsupyukon.events/5203c1 Fri Dec 6 Share the Spirit Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM Porter Creek Secondary Enjoy a warm, festive morning with freshly made pancakes, hot Bean North coffee and a little sneer from The Grinch Fri Dec 6 Whitehorse Winterval Santa Parade & Tree Lighting 6:00 PM Whitehorse Main Street Parade to start on 6th & Main Street and proceed down Main Street, turning left at Front Street and continuing until Santa reaches the beautiful tree by the City of Whitehorse for the magical lighting.

Sat Dec 7 Santa Photos 1:00 PM Decora Santa’s favourite helpers are back again this year and helping us fundraise for Yukon Theatre for Young People. All photos are by donation.

Sat Dec 7 The Yukon Party Christmas Open House 3:00 PM Whitehorse Elks Lodge 306 Enjoy some Christmas Cheer! Silent Auction! Email president@yukonparty.ca for more info.

Sat Dec 7 Wine & Paint Night – Christmas Tree 6:30 PM The Mini Makerspace Paint a festive tree branch with Meghann Atina, and have some drinks with Alannah. All supplies included.

Sun Dec 8 Santa Photos 10:00 AM Decora Santa’s favourite helpers are back again this year and helping us fundraise for Yukon Theatre for Young People. All photos are by donation.

Mon Dec 9 - Sun Dec 22 12 Days of Christmas Market 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Explore a wide variety of local crafts, artisanal foods, and unique gifts. It’s the perfect

opportunity to find special presents for your loved ones and enjoy the festivities! https://fireweedmarket.ca/ Wed Dec 11 Longest Lunch Together 11:00 AM Yukonstruct Makespace Our annual Solstice Party in the event space where we’ll be celebrating the heart and soul of our community – YOU! Enjoy delicious food catered by Kit’s Kitchen.

Thu Dec 12 Lights of Life Opening Ceremony 12:00 PM Elijah Smith Building Join us to hang a red tag in memory of a loved one. Choral music and keynote speaker at the Elijah Smith building on Main Street. Call 667-7429 for more info. https://hospiceyukon. net/en/2021/12/07/lights-of-life/ Until Thu Dec 12 Wicked 7:30 PM Yukon Theatre A vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz spotlights the untold stories of Oz’s most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good Witch.

Sat Dec 14 Community Barn Dance 7:30 PM Church of the Northern Apostles Featuring a live band-Megan MacLeod and Rick Avery along with caller Judy.

Fri Dec 13 & Sat Dec 14 Chris Robinson with Sean McDonnell 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge Headliner Chris Robinson is one of the premier comics working in Canada, Sean McDonnell is a rising star in the Canadian comedy scene. Hailing from Vancouver. https:// www.jumpcomedy.com/ Monthly 2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net 2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam 7:00 PM Golden Age Society 2nd & 4th Mondays Service Officer 7:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion Whitehorse An invite to all Veterans, Police and First responders for the service hour at the Legion, socialise and find out what is going on. https:// bit.ly/3Lm40ZG 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Whitehorse Photography Club - Meetup 7:00 PM Yukon University - Whitehorse Campus Held in Rm A2204. Discuss photography, share your work, learn new tips and tricks. http:// whitehorsephotoclub.ca/ First Thursdays QYS Craft Night 7:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache This is a great place to gather and meet other queer crafters. And there will be tea of course. Regular drop-in is still available.

2nd Thursday QYS Movie Nights 5:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This

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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 be the focus.

2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12 High School Youth Group 6:00 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 Monthly Weekly Mondays Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Women’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview. church or email rachel@mountainview. church.

Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you Tuesdays Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (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 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache 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 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 families.

Lunch and transportation provided.

Call 332-1803 for more info.

Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 3336081 for more info.

Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-inResidence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca 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 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services) Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?

Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.

Fridays Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.

Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Saturdays Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

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

Wed Dec 11 Moana 2 (French Version) 5:30 PM Yukon Theatre Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/moana-2 Until Dec 12 Moana 2 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, longlost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ moana-2

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 Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch 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

Monthly 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 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

KIDS & FAMILIES Sat Dec 7 The Great Stocking Experiment 12:30 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Decorate a stocking, enjoy a holiday-themed movie, Leave your stocking with us and see if Santa fills it with treats!

Leave your stocking with us and see if Santa fills it with treats! Then pick up between Christmas & New Years.

Sat Dec 6 & Sun Dec 7 Moana 2 2:30 PM Yukon Theatre Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/moana-2 Sat Dec 7 Sizzie & Vaila: Hats in the Attic Book Launch 2:00 PM Yukon Family Literacy Centre Meet and greet with local author and artist Susan McCallum and co-author Louise Profeit-LeBlanc Sat Dec 7 Santa Land 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Hot drinks, photos with Santa, sledding, skating, a fire pit and games! Dress warm, byos (bring your own sled) and helmet.

Weekly Tuesdays Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Join us for stories, songs & rhymes! A free drop-in 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.

Wednesdays 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.

MEETINGS Weekly Tuesdays Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House 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.

Monthly First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/ First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.

Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM ZOOM Yukon Anti-Poverty 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/yapcsmonthly-meetings ONLINE EVENTS Thu Dec 5 Insurance 101 12:00 PM Online Contact clientservices@spya.ca for more information.

Wed Dec 11 Financial Organization 101 12:00 PM Online Contact clientservices@spya.ca for more information.

Thu Dec 12 Contracts & Legal 101 12:00 PM Online Contact clientservices@ spya.ca for more information.

Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.

Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@ alisonzeidler.com for more info.

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December 4, 2024 column with

MENDENHALL MUSINGS

Gary Atkins

Gary Atkins is the editor of What’s Up Yukon, and is proud to promote, feature and support All Things Yukon.

Coming together nicely

Starting the subfloor March 11, and the world as we knew it shut down on March 12.

As the winter evolved into spring and finally early summer, the snow melted and we could start making plans for our new home. I was stuck at home alone every day while Pam was at work in an ever more stressful environment. I decided to build her a greenhouse so that she could start

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then secure the frame on top.

At first I had no idea how to accomplish this, especially as the feet would settle into the ground over time with the weight of the structure. Then Dawson (Dodge, First night in the new The Town of the Raised greenhouse with Bear City of Dawson) beds saved me! I had Dog and Pam lived up in Dodge for quite some time and remembered that many of the buildings up there are built on pilings! So I staked out where the greenhouse would go and used the highest part of the area as my starting Winter’s hard on the roof point.

I built the subframe in four sections, each being to think about retiring.

We had bought an old ‘garage- 6 1/2 feet by 12 1/2 feet long as in-a-box’ frame for $50 the pre- the frame was 12 X 24. It worked vious summer from the local buy like a charm and in no time I had a and sell, and had just about all of nice, flat, 13X25 foot floor next to the materials that we would need the garden.

I have to say that as a pro for me to build it. The area next to the garden where we wanted the musician for years, the thought greenhouse to sit is very uneven so did cross my mind of just stopping I thought that I would start with cont’d on page 11 ... a subfloor that I could level and

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F

or years my lovely wife, Pam, and I had an ongoing conversation. One that I wouldn’t leave alone and she didn’t really want to deal with. We were both working full time jobs, really busy, commuting almost 2 hours a day on top of our 8+ hour shifts.

You see, Pam is slightly older than I am and I had this nagging question for her. My logic was sound to me.

“You’re going to retire earlier than I will, so what is your retirement plan? It will be a lot easier for me to work around yours than for you to have to retire around me still working”.

We went back and forth for years until one evening I asked her again and told her, “You know I’m not going to give up until I get an answer.” Well, that got a bit of a rise out of her and she grabbed

a stack of Post-it notes and wrote: Grow Things Get a Little Dog Write!!!!

She looked at me and said, “Now I have a retirement plan,” then stuck the Post-it note on the side of her computer screen, where it sat for years. Conversation over!

Pam has her Master Gardener’s ticket and is a very accomplished and published writer. She also had a little bichon shih tzu dog when I met her, who sadly passed away a number of years ago. This looks like a great plan to me!

Fast forward to 2020. I was laid off due to Covid. Pam was working hard at her management job in the mining services industry, navigating the constantly-changing landscape of her corporation’s daily – at times – changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.

We were also in the middle of buying our house and land. We actually got an accepted offer on

PHOTO: Pam Atkins

Sometimes, the little things lead to much bigger and better things

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The Post-It Note And The Greenhouse ... cont’d from page 10 want to be bending over to work in their retirement? We had some old kitchen cupboards in a shed out back that I converted into a workstation and got started mixing soil and filling the beds.

That summer of 2020 will forever go down as one of our most enjoyable ever. Our new home and our new greenhouse! Watching the plants grow, enjoying our evenings together in there just talking about the future. It was our respite from the craziness of the world and Covid and it was one step closer to making Pam’s retirement a reality. It became our sanctuary.

That first summer, we were thrilled to watch our bounty grow: beets, carrots, beans, cucumbers, squash, radishes, basil, sage, dill and parsley. I built some groundlevel outside planters where we grew potatoes, strawberries and raspberries.

Our garden had grown over but in the winter of 2020-21 we bought a great little compact tractor with a rototiller attachment and resurrected the garden in the summer

Homegrown tomatoes

Bounty growing

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of 2021.

The greenhouse roof takes a bit of a beating every winter, and every spring I head into town and buy two new Canadian Tire tarps to re-do it. I think this spring the price had gone up to $24 each and I also had to replace the poly in some spots. A small price to pay for our greenhouse that has cost us less than $400 to build and maintain for four wonderful summers of enjoyment and bushels of fresh, organic and healthy produce. It really does taste so much

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there and using that awesome space as either a stage or dance floor. But no! This is for Pam’s retirement plan, so I pushed on. Besides, we were supposed to be in our ‘covid bubble’ so we couldn’t throw a massive party with live music, anyway.

I still wasn’t 100 percent sure how I would turn the frame into an enclosed greenhouse, but Pam was so excited every day when she got home from work to see the progress that I just pressed on. In no time the frame was assembled and secured to the foundation.

This is where Google became one of my best problem solvers. I learned that a roll of 6 mil poly was 105” wide, 8’6”. Also that Canadian Tire had opaque tarps sized 10X12 feet for $20 each. I grabbed my measuring tape and ran out to check a few things. Sure enough! If I run some strapping here at the top then two tarps will cover the roof and the poly will cover the walls in one piece. A few more runs of strapping to secure the poly and it looks like this will work just great!

The next thing to figure out was building the end walls. With my construction skills and a bit of dusting off of my trigonometry, which I really hadn’t used much since high school, I made some rough blueprints, pulled out the table saw and got to work.

Over the next few days it all went together without a hitch.

Everything held together with staples, tuck tape, zip ties and a few sheet metal screws. We had a greenhouse! Pam was so happy the day that I finished that we spent the evening just sitting in there with the dog, having a couple of beers and celebratory ‘nips’.

I got busy building some raised planter beds. I mean, who would

better than store-bought produce.

At Christmas time in 2020, Pam decided that it was time to retire.

Every year since then we get our

seeds started upstairs in the big south facing patio window. We follow the Yukon Planting Calendar and the first things to get started are the tomatoes, precisely on March 15.

By the time we are ready to harden the plants and move them into the greenhouse, we usually have close to 200 tomatoes, 100 peppers of all varieties, plus cabbage, brussels sprouts, cucumbers, squash and three or four different herbs and spices ready to go. It’s always an exciting day when we start to seed again and start thinking about spring around the corner and the excitement of a new year of growth. Looking at the greenhouse through the cold and dark days of the winter always fills us with hope and gives us a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel.

It was funny. This last March Pam was in hospital and not speaking very well. The Doctor asked her what date it was. I told the Doc that since Pam’s been retired, we have to usually look at our computer to figure out what day it is, let alone the date. The Doc then asked, “Well, do you know what year it is?” “2024,” Pam said.

“Great, do you know what month?” “It’s March,” she replied. “Well done! Now what is the date?”. Pam was stumped. I looked at her and said, “It’s tomato day.” “MARCH 15th!” she yelled. That’s my girl!

As Bruce Springsteen sings, “from small things mama, big things one day come.” Never count out the power of a slightlyperturbed but determined lady with a Post-it note and pen in her hand. ■

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December 4, 2024 column with Sonja Seeber

THE TRAPPER’S LIFE Sonja Seeber and her husband Paul are Yukon trappers who live in the Pelly Mountains and have developed a lifelong passion for the trapping lifestyle in the North.

RAIN OR SNOW – WEAR YOUR FUR!

The fur’s pelt

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ost furs consist of two types of hair: dense, short hair called underfur for warmth, and longer, stronger hair called guard hair, which provides protection from the elements.

Your fur garment with lots of guard hair can be worn when it’s raining or snowing. When going back inside, shake it out and place it on a well-padded hanger and leave it in a well-ventilated room (dark if possible), to dry slowly.

Do not place your fur item in the sun when it’s wet. Keep it away from direct heat – otherwise the leather will shrink – and never use a blow dryer. Don’t comb or brush

chinchilla (from Canadian farms).

When plucked or sheared, the fur article will become lighter and sleeker for a more feminine form.

For men it’s otter, fisher and coyote (do you have a vision of Mountain Man?).

Consider these 5 scenarios.

Keeping warm: Say you’ll be exploring an area of the Arctic or be mushing your dogs, then use caribou (their hollow guard hair keeps warmth locked in!) or a goose down-filled strong coat with a wolverine, wolf or coyote ruff. If breath accumulates on your hood lining, wolverine fur is best because you can just flick

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The author, wearing an inherited mink hat

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Minnie with her upcycled mink jacket, coyote hood and caribou tufted hair (dyed purple) closure it when it’s wet.

Furs that have no guard hair visible have been sheared. Mink fur commonly will be sheared to reduce its weight, but due to the guard hair not “guarding” the underfur, it is therefore exposed and water droplets could reach down to the leather. Plucking is what’s also done to women (ouch) in beauty salons; the whole guard hair, oftentimes of mink and beaver, will be ripped out.

Which type of fur is right for me?

Choosing a furry piece depends on your lifestyle. Most popular furs for women are mink, fox and

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Our friend Rudi, sporting Paul’s red fox coat

the droplets off. In general, a garment with lots of underfur keeps you warmest.

Keeping dry: If you live in an area that’s damp a lot of the time, then fur lining (the fur’s hair is inside the coat, keeping you toasty when the humidity is jungle-like) or fur with lots of guard hair like beaver, mink, sable (marten) or coyote is the way to go. Don’t use sheared or plucked furs, as the water would penetrate the leather.

Durability: The most durable furs are otter, beaver and mink, then raccoon, coyote, marten and fisher. Your vest will also last longer if it’s not sheared, plucked, or dyed.

Appearance: Dark furs will hide dirt better. Furs with long guard hair will repel it. Should you be wanting to sip your martini outside a bar in balmy Palm Springs, then opt for lightweight chinchilla, fox or rabbit.

Cost: Quality, size, length and processing/manufacturing/workmanship will determine the cost.

The most expensive furs are mink, sable, fisher, bobcat, lynx and chinchilla. Creative new designs with technological advances will produce a coat that is knitted, has intarsia, is dyed or combined with other furs or shearling (sheepskin). A full-length coat of mink, fox or beaver can be had from $5,000 to $10,000. Half of that price gives you a muskrat, possum or raccoon coat. The cheapest is a coat made from rabbit fur.

A word on sealskin: this is the most durable of all furs because of its thick leather, but it has no underfur, just guard hair, and is therefore not that warm. Nor can it be worked into a body-hugging tailored short coat.

How to wear your fur jacket Should you decide to wear perfume, make-up and hair spray, it is a good idea to wear a (silk) scarf around your neck so as not to stain the fur, which will absorb these products. Our smell-good spritzes contain alcohol which will dry the leather and stiffen the guard hair, remove the fur jacket’s sheen and make it sticky, which then will attract dust that will stick to it.

Don’t wear brooches. If you must, do it on a piece you won’t be hanging on to, or which is not a family heirloom. The pin of the brooch stabs a hole in the fur’s leather which could become a tear. Carry a purse as opposed to a bag with a shoulder strap. A strap will break the hair or create a bald patch.

When you’ll be sitting down, remove your coat and hang it on the chair, place it across your lap or, if you’re keeping it on, hitch it up so that you won’t be stretching the leather.

This column has been compiled with information gleaned from fur.ca. ■

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December 4, 2024 Freelance with

The Unknown Chef

The Unknown Chef has fed you at many local restaurants for years, and has decided to share some recipes he has developed, and others he stole from other chefs.

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rime rib, arguably the best cut of beef, is great as a steak or a roast but a roast with all the fixings is hard to beat on a chilly winter day, special occasion or a nice Sunday dinner.

Now, I’m not going to lie: this one wasn’t cheap to plate. Although, after all is said and done, it still came in at about $11.50 per plate based on an 8 ounce serving. I went to see our favourite butcher and asked him for a nice roast. He asked me whether I’d prefer the loin end which is leaner or the large end which is generally fattier. I, of course, chose the fattier end.

Beef, as many people are unaware, is one of the store-bought meats that you can actually safely consume raw, as in steak tartar. The Keg ages its beef for 28 days, twice as long as most storebought 14-day-aged beef. That’s what makes it so tender–the beef is starting to break down. I left this roast sitting in my fridge for almost two weeks after I brought it home before I cooked it, to further age it.

Prime rib roast should be cooked at 15-20 minutes per pound for rare, 20-25 for medium rare, 25-30 for medium. For anything more than medium, please just buy a chicken or pork roast instead!

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Prime rib roast Olive oil Montreal steak spice Seasoning salt Garlic powder Garlic Red wine Potatoes Carrots & peas Sour cream Whole milk Butter Salt Brown sugar White pepper Nutmeg Bisto beef gravy mix Flour

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PRIME RIB ROAST Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 425F and prepare your roast and roasting pan. For the pan, add about 1/4 cup of water and a 1/4 cup of red wine, sprinkle a little salt and garlic powder. For the roast, I like to wash it under cold water then pat dry with a towel. Infuse the roast with some pieces of garlic. Cut some cloves of garlic into 1/8 inch slices, make holes with a paring knife in the meat and slide the garlic slices inside. It’s easiest to leave the knife in, pull it to the side and just slide the garlic down the knife into the meat.

2. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, steak spice, garlic powder and seasoning salt, then roll the roast in the mixture. The goal here is to cover the entire roast in the seasoned oil so keep rolling side over side, end over end until the entire roast is well covered. Transfer the roast into the pan and put in the oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes at 450F. Then cover and reduce temperature to 325F. You can baste the roast every 30-45 minutes if you like. This also gives you an opportunity to add more water and wine if things start to dry out. You’ll need these pan drippings and moisture to make gravy later.

Tip: I have a magnetic white board on my fridge. When any kind of roast, turkey or chicken goes into my oven, I write the exact time on the whiteboard.

That way I can calculate the timing of starting potatoes, vegetables, setting the table and making gravy. Timing is key to ensure that your roast and sides are all ready at the same time.

3. Peel and cut about 1 to 1 1/2 medium sized potatoes per plate. Put them in a saucepan with cold water and season with salt. Set this on the stove.

Peel and slice about two carrots per plate and add them to a saucepan with equal amounts of salt and brown sugar. Brown

Prime rib roast with all the fixings

Infusing your garlic sugar really enhances the taste of vegetables. Set this on the stove as well. Calculate when you expect your roast to be perfect.

4. 20 minutes before the roast will be ready, turn the potato water on to a medium-high boil.

When the water for the potatoes boils, turn on the carrots to a medium-high boil. After the carrots have boiled for about 5 minutes, add frozen peas, bring it all back to a boil then reduce the heat to minimum to keep things warm.

5. Just as your roast is ready, remove it from the roaster and put it on a plate in the oven.

Turn the oven down to 190F. Put the bottom of the roasting pan on a large burner and set to medium-high heat. Drain some of the potato water and veggies water into the roasting pan.

6. Please don’t overcook the potatoes. If they get waterlogged they will turn to mush and not whip properly. I mentioned in

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They’re actually whipped potatoes. Here you go.

- While the potatoes are cooked but still firm, drain the water, using the lid for the saucepan.

Immediately add 2 tablespoons of butter and replace the lid.

- I use a fork, not a masher to mash the potatoes, getting all the little lumps out. You can leave a few lumps if you want but to get the smooth, soft whipped potatoes, get rid of them all. Add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream and a decent shake of the white pepper and nutmeg. (Nutmeg is DA BOMB in mashed potatoes! Secret weapon!).

Whisk the potatoes again with the fork.

- Add enough milk to soften things up and whisk again.

Transfer to a bowl and place in the warm oven.

7. For the vegetables, drain the

water, add a good tablespoon of butter and cover with the lid.

Once the butter has melted, stir it in, transfer to a bowl and place in the oven to stay warm.

Take your roast out and set it aside to rest.

8. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons each of beef Bisto and flour, in about 3 cups of water. Whisk well and add to the water in the roasting pan. Keep whisking this until your gravy is a nice medium thick consistency. Remove from heat when it is.

When you carve the roast, remove the bones by carving along the bone, then cut into slices against the grain. If I’m presenting on the dining room table for guests, I’ll wait to carve at the table so I can ask them how thick they want it. I’ll also bring the potatoes, veggies and gravy boat for them to serve themselves.

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Carl Maguire

OMG!

Carl Maguire is the Old Guy best remembered for taking a school bus through the McDonald’s drive-thru in about 1987, and ordering 52 chocolate shakes.

WHAT’S THAT? Wouldn’t he?

C’mon. Chances are it’s 40 below. What he really does is light a huge bonfire of waste lumber, downed trees, last year’s Christmas tree, and seven-year-old income tax records, then dances around naked. But that’s 100

Woodhenge

H

mm. It might be a winter campfire. It might be a creche or something Christmasish. There is a decorated tree in the background.

Or maybe something Celtic.

Or Druidish. Have you seen anybody dancing around it in robes?

Or maybe even naked? Did Druids

yards away and only for one night.

So let’s confine our imaginations to religious significance. In true Agnostic P.C.S.R.D.fashion: I dunno. It’s up to your own imagination. Think of it in whatever way suits yer fancy.

I calls it Woodhenge. The result

of letting an Agnostic mess around with a mini excavator and a bunch of spruce burls.

I lied about dancing around naked. You think I’m crazy?

Semper ubi sub ubi! It’s winter! ■

PHOTO: Carl Maguire

wear robes? I know certain Celts what don’t wear much, but mostly they live down South.

Ah. The Winter Solstice! A lapsed Pseudo-Celtic-ShintoRastafarian-Agnostic-Druid lives here and he probably dances around naked on the 21st of December.

Semper Ubi Sub Ubi

PHOTO: Kiyoshi Maguire

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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 CARCROSS Sat Dec 7 Southern Lakes Market Loop 10:00 AM Embark on a delightful journey with the third annual Southern Lakes Market Loop! Vendors and talented crafters offering a variety of handmade goods and unique gifts.

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.

CARMACKS 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 After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Learn To Curl (All Ages) 4:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Floor Hockey 5:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Bakers & Makers 6:00 PM Carmacks School Drop In Curling 6:00 PM Carmacks School 14+ Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Tuesdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM Open Court 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks

Recreation Centre Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Adult Sociel 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Carmacks Minor Hockey Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Public Skate 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Wednesdays Family Play Group (Ages 0-5) 10:00 AM Carmacks Rec Centre Carmacks Library 1:00 PM After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Public Skate 4:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Thursdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Carmacks Minor Hockey Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Learn To Skate Ages 13-18 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Public Skate 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Basketball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Fridays After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Public Skate 4:00 PM Carmacks Rec Cent Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Teen Night 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Volleyball 6:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Adult Skate 4:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Adult Skate (19+) 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Cent Ping Pong + Foosball Night Carmacks Recreation Centre Saturdays Learn To Skate Ages 5-12 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre Learn To Skate Ages 13-18 11:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre Tiny Toes Tea Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Open Court 3:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre Family Skate 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre FARO Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: Discovery Store Van Gorda Sat Dec 7 Faro Annual Christmas Market 12:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre A day of holiday cheer, laughter, and community spirit – browse unique handmade gifts from local artisans.

Sat Dec 14 Community Potluck & Kids Christmas Party 12:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre All welcome to share a dish and have a festive meal, games,

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First and Third Tuesday of every month Faro Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Faro Tuesdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre. The gym is open for seniors who would like to improve their fitness goals.

Fitness Fun for Seniors 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Basketball 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fridays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Chair Yoga & Deep Relaxation for Seniors Basketball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Saturdays Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sundays Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre HAINES JUNCTION Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: Little Green Apple 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.

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 DAWSON CITY  Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: Dawson City General Store Until Dec 7 Flight (Cage) by Anne Steves ODD Gallery Welsh-Canadian artist Anne Steves - exhibit featuring tufted wool rugs, photographs, and her own written reflections.

Tue Dec 12 Drawlidays V - Exhibit 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Drawlidays V is a secret santa portrait exchange.

Portraits created will be hung and on display in the ODD Gallery ONE NIGHT ONLY. MONTHLY 1st Saturday of every month Coffee House & Open Mic Night Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 7:00 PM family-friendly open mic night at KIAC. Admission by donation with all funds raised donated to a different community group each month. Last coffee house of the season May 4 to resume in the fall of 2024.

Weekly Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:309pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery.

Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:45 PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

PM Mun kų BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends Wednesdays Water Wednesdays 1:30 PM Pine Lake Come Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of paddling in the traditional cedar dugout canoe! Da Kų Cultural Centre.

Seniors and Elders Refreshments and Games 2:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Residence AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

Art Journaling Group 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Bring your own creative supplies that you like to use.

This can be scraps of paper, magazines, glue, paint, pen, markers, stamps, ink etc. and a book or journal to create Thursdays Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.

Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.

Haines Junction Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. St. Christopher’s Thrift Shop is a great place to pick up items. Prices are low and numerous adult items are available for $2, and most items for children are $1.

Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym Fridays Stories and STEM Activities 10:00 AM Haines Junction Library AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30 PM Haines Junction Health Centre Saturdays AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre Sundays Anglican Church Service St. Christopher’s Church 10:30 AM Anglican Church Service at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in Haines Junction https://anglican.yukon. net/services.html AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre MARSH LAKE Sat Dec 7 Southern Lakes Market Loop 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Embark on a delightful journey

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.

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) 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 QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office 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!

Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Ages 13+ - Free Fridays Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/ dawson-legion-8336c3 Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, airconditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.

Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free - drop-in - all ages Saturdays Youth Parkour Tumbling 12:30 PM Robert Service School All Ages Free – Drop-In. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Open Studio – Drop In 1:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.

AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867993-3734 for more information Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30 Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City.

Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

with the third annual Southern Lakes Market Loop! Vendors and talented crafters offering a variety of handmade goods and unique gifts.

strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https:// whatsupyukon.events/fhm Thursdays Community Drop In 11:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Last Wednesday of every month MLCS board meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wednesdays South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM Fridays Beginner Yoga Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM Youth Gym Drop-In Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM Sundays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM MAYO Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: Haldane Services MOUNT LORNE Sat Dec 7 LMCA Christmas Fair 11:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre From custom-made crafts to your favorite home-based goods and services, there’s something for everyone. A festive atmosphere, support local creators, and bring home special gifts that will be cherished by your loved ones.

1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne Mountain Community Centre Mondays Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Yoga with Jess 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. To register or for more info email yogajessyukon@ gmail.com.

Drop-In Yoga 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre By donation all levels welcome Tuesdays Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop In 6:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Improve your balance, flexibility,

OLD CROW Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 ROSS RIVER Tuesdays Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre Wednesdays Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre Fridays Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM The Hope Centre Sundays Church Service 12:00 PM The Hope Centre SKAGWAY Alaska Sat Dec 14 White Pass Santa Train 11:00 AM White Pass & Yukon Route Train Depot The Annual White Pass Santa Train is arriving at the Skagway Depot - a 1 hour ride (Alaska Time) Complimentary to all! No reservations required. https://wpyr.com/ santatrain2024/ Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM Live music every Monday Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska

Presbytery and the PC U.S.A. Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway\ Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway TAGISH Sun Dec 8 Trappers Workshop 9:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Learn modern wolf trapping techniques with expert Jacques Jobin and Bryce Bekar in this one day course for beginner and experienced trappers alike. Free lunch and networking opportunities.

First Monday of every month Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre First Monday of every month Tagish Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Community Centre First Tuesday of every month Tagish Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Second Thursday of every month Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon 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 .

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

Pickleball 12:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Drop in seniors Pickleball 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Fridays Open Arena 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Saturdays Parent & Tots 2:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex WATSON LAKE Sat Dec 7 Santa Visit 11:00 PM Watson Lake Super A Bring your littles to be Santa, free photos with Santa, enjoy festive treats.

Sat Dec 7 Annual Watson Lake Ski Club Auction 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Charcuterie and midnight snacks served.

Sun Dec 8 Cribbage Tournament 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Open to all crib players young and old, light snacks and refreshments provided. Register at the door.

Sun Dec 8 Skating with Santa (and maybe a Grinch) 2:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Spread some holiday cheer to our kids, email RecProgrammer@watsonlake.ca for more info.

Sun Dec 15 Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 4:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Family friendly competition, teams of 4, prizes and snack bar. For more info call 536-8020 Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM Second Saturday of the month Watson Lake Direct Aid 2:00 PM Northern Lights Centre Tuesdays Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00 PM Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey.mitchell@yukon. ca or call 332-3187 Pickleball & Badminton 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 3357979 to register Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

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Colleagues say “Coach Bobby” trains eight days a week

R

obert Woodman can be styles. While continuing with his found, at almost any time own training, he is constantly of the day or night, training seeking to expand his and the or teaching at the facility where club’s repertoire, bringing new he holds the title of head coach. techniques or innovations to the Woodman is on-site “eight days a Yukon, not necessarily from the week,” according to colleagues. It styles already in play.

“I like to mix it up,” he says. is tempting to add “13 months a “Take a little bit of everything. year.”

Most days begin before the sun I study a lot of great people, a rises, and he seldom leaves the lot of great instructors. There’s gym until well after dark; routine- always new things to learn, you never stop, and I have to be ly putting in 16-hour days.

“I’m there at six in the mor- able to demonstrate what I bring ning, and I leave about 10 most back.”

Woodman brings an unusual nights,” he said, “Except for Fridays,” he added with a laugh, be- philosophy to the club’s training cause he’s back for a day of spar- approach. As he likes to experiment and train across disciplines, ring on Saturdays.

“It’s just, I love training. When I was working another job, I’d drive by and see the lights on and feel like I was missing out.”

Woodman holds a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and has taken instruction and practised in a number of different styles; his experience reflected in the diverse training options available to students. His school, Eight Days Martial Arts, offers classes in multiple disciplines, which include Muy Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, and traditional wrestling.

Coach Bobby, as he’s called in the gym, is not content to merely stay current and maintain PHOTO: Submitted by Robert Woodman an elite-level skill set in these diverse Coach Robert Woodman with his partner, Demi Leduc

his students are also encouraged to look beyond the dictates of any particular style of martial arts.

“I try not to push them into one way of being,” he said. “I try to let them find what works for each student. They can find their own styles, depending on what they’re good at.”

An unorthodox approach, but the club has had success at tournaments in the South, and Woodman has also received personal recognition; Sport Yukon named him the Coach of The Year for 2023.

PHOTO: Submitted by Robert Woodman

Coach Robert Woodman

Coach Bobby sparring in the gym

“I was very surprised, I didn’t know I was nominated, it never crossed my mind.

They sent an email two days before the banquet,” he said. “It’s huge, though. It solidifies all the hard work.”

That hard work has also taken a physical toll, as he needs surgery after blowing out an ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] in PHOTO: Gary Atkins his left knee, and has meniscus dam-

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age to both legs. Despite some instability and the knee occasionally buckling, Woodman has not changed his routine.

“Jiu Jitsu is one of those styles that you can still train, and I’d go crazy if I couldn’t. I get itchy after a couple of days off,” he said.

Woodman doesn’t have time, it seems, for injuries or anything else that might slow him down.

It’s that same attitude he projects when asked about future plans.

“Keep building the team. Keep building the gym. I’d like to go to more prestigious tournaments, bring in bigger names,” he said.

In a nutshell: he is focused on doing more! For Coach Bobby, an eight-day week would appear to be a necessity. ■

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