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Whitehorse

How a fortune cookie helped Al Cushing find his calling

Fishy firsts

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Jickling’s Jabberings with Peter Jickling

Robin, Layne, and Misunderstood Pain I n April 2002 I was lying on my bed in Lethbridge, Alberta listening to the same clock radio that is still perched on my dresser today. The local DJ took to the airwaves and announced that Layne Staley — lead singer the seminal Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains — had died of an apparent heroin overdose.

The DJ spoke of his own troubled youth and how he found respite by locking himself in his room and listening to Alice in Chain’s 1992 album Dirt.

His shaky voice gave way to tears, which in turn gave way to the “dead air” that radio station managers hate.

Alice in Chains wasn’t one of my go-to bands as an angst-filled teen, but listening to that radio host crumble to pieces live-on-air affected me immensely.

I became acutely aware of the degree to which artists whom we have never met can come to occupy important roles in our lives; they become our friends, our confidantes, our mentors, and our heroes; Robin Williams was kind of like a goofy uncle to me.

Despite being very forthright about his addiction problems, and despite his profanity-laced stand up routines, I always felt that there was something wholesome at his core.

For example, when Eddie Murphy took roles in films like Dr. Doolittle it was easy to imagine the big wad of money dangled in front of his nose (and really, who can blame him?), but when Robin Williams took family-friendly roles like the cross-dressing nanny in Mrs. Doubtfire, I always sensed that he was exercising a genuine aspect of his personality — he seemed to take a pure delight in his ability to make people howl with laughter.

I preferred to think that the innocent Robin Williams was the real Robin Williams and that the depressive, alcohol-and-cocaine addicted Robin Williams was just a small, defective aspect of his self.

Then, on August 11, he was found hanging from a belt in Para-

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Robin Williams, 1951-2014 dise City, California, and I was forced to confront my wrongheaded assessment of his life. It was a reminder that though we take famous people into our lives, and assign them specific roles, we don’t really know who they are.

And perhaps it is a reminder that can be extended beyond celebrity worship and into our own day-to-day lives. Perhaps we don’t always notice the battles that our own friends are going through; perhaps we sometimes fail to recognize that brave faces mask fragile souls.

Given this, the best we can do

is approach one another with humility, reserve judgment as best we can, and error on the side of compassion.

The fourth song on Alice in Chains’ Dirt album is called “Down in a Hole,” during which Layne Staley sings, “Well you don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be / Look at me now, I’m a man who won’t let himself be.”

It’s a cry of misunderstood anguish that resonates as deeply today as it did when that Lethbridge DJ found solace in it so many years ago.

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Southern Salmon

by Meagan Deuling

Trolley Ticker

Where the salmon come to die

7692 Riders & Counting

On the Cover Al Cushing was photographed

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Jickling’s Jabberings................ 2 Southernly Salmon.................. 3 Klondike Korner...................... 4 Didee & Didoo........................ 4 Harreson Tanner..................... 5 Edible Yukon.......................... 7 Au Naturel............................. 9 Fish Fillet.............................10 Killing a Fish.........................11 Behind the Curtain.................12 DVD Review..........................15 Step Outside.........................20 Yukon Love...........................22

Events

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ou stand on the bridge, the rough wood warm underfoot. You lean over the green metal railing, staring into the river water. Sometimes a line of men, all strangers, sit in plastic woven lawn chairs, holding fishing rods.

It’s salmon season; this means different things to different people. To me, it means going to the bridge down by the rope swing; it means staring in the river, waiting for the flash of the salmon’s red belly.

This time of year, the river runs low and clear. Where the water’s deep all you get is a reflection; in the shallows the bottom is visible.

In typical summers — hot and dry — the river is warm and a dip is a necessary end to every working day.

You stare at the river, knowing there are salmon swimming upstream, or, in some cases, not moving at all — our section of the river is the end of the line. And the beginning.

Once you spot one red belly, you see fish everywhere. Big fish.

They look like shadows at first.

They’re tired, dying salmon.

They start in the Pacific Ocean, and swim up the mighty Fraser River. From there, some veer into the Thompson River. Some salmon leave the Thompson for the Shuswap River, which turns into

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Shuswap Lake, then Mara Lake, then Shuswap River again, then Mabel Lake. Out of Mabel Lake again flows the Shuswap River, and after all that water, still swim the salmon.

Some years there are so many salmon the river runs red with their flashy bellies — you can’t spot a single salmon because the water is a mass of them.

Rotting salmon bodies wash up to shore, salmon season’s particular smell.

Shallow-bottomed fisheries boats patrol the twisted, logjammed river, looking for the ubiquitous poacher.

Closer to the ocean, fishing for salmon is a logical pursuit. In our part of the river — which is close to the Monashee Mountains, close to the beginning of the river — fishing for salmon doesn’t make sense.

You could reach out and grab a tired fish, hold it in your arms and snuggle it until it inevitably dies.

There’s a lot I don’t know about salmon — I don’t know all the varieties; I don’t know what the big deal is with farmed sal-

mon; I don’t know what it’s like to have an identity and history built around fishing salmon; I don’t know if they’re in the Columbia watershed like they are in the Thompson-Shuswap system. I don’t know why they swim so far to lay eggs and die.

Every time I’m in my homeland during the tail end of summer, we pilgrimage to the river. We walk up one bank on cow trails to a good place for jumping into the water. We drift with the current until we come to the bridge. We do it a few more times. Before we pile into the pickup truck, we walk onto the bridge to stare at the salmon.

We’re quiet as the shadows at the river bottom transform into bodies of fish, swimming still in the current, maybe laying eggs.

Every salmon season I’m transfixed by the notion of their journey, the mystery of it.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

An Odd Taste in Lawn Decorations The Klondike is known for permafrost-distorted buildings.

The twisted shapes of older structures inspired the artistic career of Jim Robb — as a young artist he visited Dawson and was gob smacked by what he saw. He turned his amazement into a style and has worked with it ever since, to the delight of us all.

There are other significant sights around Dawson that have not managed to generate the same sort of cultural impact.

There are places where abandoned and rusting, or genteelly decaying machinery and vehicles would be greeted with municipal outrage, but Dawson is not one of those places.

Just down the street from my house an ancient rusty, reddish half-ton truck sits on a neighbour’s lawn. It’s a funny substitute for a garden gnome, yet it serves the same end. It gives the impression that it was not simply left there, but that it has an aesthetic purpose.

Whether in summer, with grass growing in and around it, or in winter, shrouded with snow, it seems to belong right where it is. I would miss it if the family removed it.

Just behind the Yukon Hotel, at the corner of Front and Church Street, sits a slowly decaying delivery wagon from the O’Brien Brewery in Klondike City (Tro’chëk), a reminder that Yukoners’ legendary desire to consume brews goes back to the very beginning of the modern territory.

Dredge buckets of various sizes

are all over town. None of them are as large as the ones out by Dredge No. 4, but they are still impressive reminders of the Klondike’s corporate gold mining era.

Some mark driveways. Still others, like the ones at the Goldrush Campground, not only mark RV parking spaces but also serve as attractive flowerpots.

Speaking of flowers, one of my favorite random sites this summer is an aging D8-Cat, which has been sitting on the high side of Mary McLeod Road for many years, sometimes wrapped in white, sometimes almost obscured by greenery. It’s like the ghost of a small-time contractor, or a placer miner.

This may have happened before and I just didn’t notice it, but this year someone cleaned up around the cat so you can see it clearly, and decorated it with planters made from old tires and some planter boxes. It’s such a small addition to the aging orange/yellow beastie and yet it gives the old girl an entirely different appearance.

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A Dawson planter

I look forward to seeing it every time I have occasion to drive along that road.

After 32 years teaching in rural Yukon schools, Dan Davidson retired from that profession but continues writing about life in Dawson City. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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Catching up with Harreson Tanner

by Jason Westover

Harreson Tanner in Old Crow

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ast October, What’s Up Yukon featured a story on Yukon sculptor Harreson Tanner. It spotlighted Tanner’s move to Ontario, only to find he and his wife Pat reneging on their retirement and returning to the Yukon to live in Old Crow for a year.

“People said, ‘What are you going to do?’ and I said, ‘I don’t know’. I kind of became like an observer.” says Tanner of his move to Old Crow.

He decided to write a “muse” to his friends on Facebook about his adventures. Tanner had amassed 5000 friends through his art connections, but he didn’t think anyone was really interested. Then he started seeing the “likes” on his blogs multiply, curiosity grew re: his life in Old Crow.

Tanner also saw the community as a great opportunity to create an artisan residency. Artists in Old Crow could immerse themselves in the serenity of living in an isolated area, while providing artistic mentorship for students and townsfolk.

With the approval of Chief and

Council, Tanner brought photographer Leslie Leong, landscape artist Jackie Dowell-Irvine, and world-class portrait artist Suzanne Paleczny to Old Crow.

Tanner and Paleczny went door-to-door and took pictures of elders, and listened to their stories in hopes of capturing their spirit through drawing and sculpting.

“Suzanne and I were not sure where the project was going and how broad it could be. My idea is to do elders from all 14 First Nations. We’re hoping it will morph into that,” he explains.

It was hard for Tanner to sculpt in Old Crow. Not because there was a lack of inspiration, but because of the costs to send up his clay.

“A 50-pound box of clay that cost $25 to ship to Whitehorse cost $75, and then $90 to send it to Old Crow. Clay now costs $190!” Wrote Tanner.

Aside from artistic expenses Tanner also had to deal with living in a Northern community that didn’t always have the creature comforts of a bigger town.

The “hands on” approach to living gave him a great respect for the community and lifestyle: “Some people still have dirt floors and some still live at their camps, these are tough people,” he says. “I never had to worry about food deprivation. If that food doesn’t come off the plane you’re knocking on someone’s door asking for caribou.

“This year our furnace crapped out in the coldest, deadest part of winter. The plane’s not coming in, there’s no food, we’re burning wood as fast as you can cut it, and we didn’t know anybody. Someone said to call James Itzy; here’s an older guy, goes off to the mountain, comes to our door and drops off about half a cord with some caribou to eat on top of that.”

Despite the harsh weather, Tanner remained optimistic throughout his stay in Old Crow. In one of his musings he wrote, “It is invigorating to be challenged every day by your environment where there are no wishy-washy adjectives that are used. It’s more like ferocious, blinding, brilliant, howling and the beat goes on.”

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6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring local, until Sun, Aug 31 Exhibit: Be Prepared national, and international talent. The festival 10:00 AM MacBride Museum includes a three part Rock the Street dance until Sat, Sep 6 Exhibit: Jim Robb’s production, followed by the Klondike Heat Colourful Five Percent 10:00 AM Yukon Battle Arts Centre Fri, Aug 22 First Nation tent at the until Tue, Oct 7 Exhibition: La Caravane Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish boréale des dix mots Centre De La Ladder 633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations Francophonie 668-2663 elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk until Thu, Oct 30 A Thrilling Narrative Arts about First Nations relationship with salmon Underground An exhibit of photographs, and answer questions. maps, diaries, pamphlets, books, Fri, Aug 22 swing dance 8:30 PM Casa newspapers and ephemera from the Loma 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons collections of the Yukon Archives followed by dancing to a live band Please call to confirm your attendance Sat, Aug 23 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 AM The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat, Aug 23 swing dance 8:30 PM Jarvis Wed, Aug 20 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 Street Saloon 335-2300 Free swing dance PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done! lessons followed by dancing to a live band Wed, Aug 20 Johnny Rogers & the New Please call to confirm your attendance Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333Sat, Aug 23 Whitehorse: Fireweed 9315 Every Wednesday come check out the Community Market Saturdays 10:00 AM new tunes.

Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Thu, Aug 21 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all Tony’s Pizza summer long Thu, Aug 21 Open mic with Marcus Steiner Sun, Aug 24 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 668PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open 4500 studio. Participants are welcome to use Thu, Aug 21 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and PM Jarvis Street Saloon some tools are available for purchase. Every Fri, Aug 22 The Midnight Sons 7:30 PM Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

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Thu, Aug 28 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Market Thursdays 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all summer long Fri, Aug 29 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

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Fri, Aug 29 swing dance 8:30 PM Casa Loma 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons followed by dancing to a live band Please call to confirm your attendance Sat, Aug 30 swing dance 8:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons followed by dancing to a live band Please call to confirm your attendance Sat, Aug 30 Whitehorse: Fireweed Community Market Saturdays 10:00 AM Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all summer long Sun, Aug 31 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

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Fri, Aug 22 CypherFest International Bboy/Bgirl Festival 2014 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring local, national, and international talent. The festival includes a three part Rock the Street dance production, followed by the Klondike Heat Battle Sat, Aug 23 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Sat, Aug 23 CypherFest International Bboy/Bgirl Festival 2014 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring local, national, and international talent. The festival includes a three part Rock the Street dance production, followed by the Klondike Heat Battle Sat, Aug 23 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Aug 24 CypherFest International Bboy/Bgirl Festival 2014 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring local, national, and international talent. The festival includes a three part Rock the Street dance production, followed by the Klondike Heat Battle Mon, Aug 25 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Aug 25 Red Fish Blue Fish 7:00 PM Takhini Arena Environment Yukon fisheries biologist Oliver Barker will be leading an evening walk to check out Kokanee Salmon in their spawning colours. We will carpool to either Chadden or Scout Lake Tue, Aug 26 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

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Edible Yukon with Kim Melton

Home writ large and small

The lure of the Yukon at large can leave precious little time for spending time at home

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h the glory days of a North- at the ranch — drying, fermenting, canning, freezing —ensuring I reern summer!

It’s the few short weeks turn home once my baskets are when I take the covers off of the full.

The pull-and-push between garden beds (always ready to run out at night should the temper- agriculture and hunting/gatherature dip), and the days when the ing is nothing new. Our dominant lakes are swimmable (not just dip- system of agriculture has been able). It’s the season of outdoor festivals, hiking and camping trips, and forgetting you own a headlamp — when family visits I always love a good paradox. Here are a from outside, drawn by the promise of few wild plants I have seen successfully trans‘not too cold, not too buggy’. planted to the garden. As with all wild harIt really is a wonvesting, please be humble and take only a derful time, all the more sweet for its small portion of what you find; for shrubs, take short duration. And cuttings. That way no matter what happens at if you’re like me, there is the inevitour small homes, we can rely on our big Home able sense of wantfor replenishment. ing to be in at least two places at once.

I’m always trying to wStinging nettle wSaskatoon Berry find that balance bewWild Sage wJuniper tween thoroughly exwWild Raspberry wRed Currant ploring my big Yukon Home, and taking to time to enjoy being under development for over ten model we turn to for a more susat home too —my small home.

Foraging is one activity that millenia, yet even industrial farm- tainable food future. ing relies on the variation found in bridges these concepts of home.

So there isn’t a solid line beIn contrast to gardening, fora- the wild for traits that respond to tween wild and cultivated, and ging has the advantage of being new challenges.

I enjoy moving across the specWell before the agriculture we trum. On some occasions I bring mobile — it’s something you can practice wherever you are, and know of, indigenous peoples all home an entire plant, bringing can sustain your adventures to over the world were transforming foraging closer to the hearth — it boot. Gathering wild food that their landscapes with fire and se- is a bit like gardening isn’t it? will last through the winter also lective harvesting in a kind of ecoRooting around in the bush, the entails tasks to be completed back agriculture that may well be the big Home, for my food feels com-

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Fingers crossed, this will be the beginning of our very local, wild nettle patch fortingly animal. Digging in the dirt at my small home feels comfortingly human.

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Au Naturel with Roy Jantzen

Chinook Salmon Earn their Name

From the Bering Sea to the Whitehorse Fish Ladder: A Journey fit for a King

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Michelle Genest in her book the Boreal Gourmet has unique recipes for salmon, including crushed juniper berries and spruce tip syrup, and cedar-planked salmon with whisky, birch and maple syrup sauce.

The loss of spawning habitat due to dams is among the greatest issues for Chinook. However, the Whitehorse Fish Ladder and hatchery aims to help the Chinook by aiding in their journey past the Schwatka Lake dam, and by breeding fish to allow for the release of their young.

Though 136,767 entered the Yukon River mouth this year, only

164 wild salmon have passed through the ladder as of Tuesday, August 12.

Roy Jantzen is an environmental educator, natural history professor, and adventure and ecotourism specialist living in Whitehorse.

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nown as spring, king, or Tyee (which means chief), Chinook salmon have started arriving in Whitehorse after leaving the Bering Sea earlier this summer. Swimming upstream in the Yukon River, these salmon ultimately travel 3200 kilometres, returning to within 100 metres of the location they were born, years earlier.

Of the five species of salmon (can you name them?) whose lifecycle includes the Pacific coast, the Chinook is the largest, growing to as much as four feet and weighing up to 100 pounds. However, the long journey for those arriving this week to the Whitehorse Fish Ladder has taken a toll; they average six to eight pounds — thinner and lighter than when they began.

Those who have paddled the 700 kilometres of Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. They battle wind, the Five Finger Rapids, insects, and camp food. Floating at nine kilometres

an hour downstream, with or without a paddle in the water, canoeists often arrive in Dawson feeling they have surmounted many great challenges.

Under those paddlers, travelling against the flow of the current, swim Chinook. Their journey is more challenging, more perilous. Their last meal was in salt water, leaving them the energy from stored fat to navigate the Yukon River. Starvation, disease, predation by other animals such as bears, and humans fishing — be it subsistence, recreational, or commercial — ensure that only a fraction of those that enter the “race” complete it. And they complete it by spawning.

Chinook, having repeated the rhythm of this journey annually since the end of the Pleistocene (about 12,000 years ago), are highly prized not just for their size, their fight on the end of one’s line, their nutrient-rich omega 3 fatty acids, or their flavour — they are also prized for what they

mean to aboriginal cultures.

They mean survival. They mean life. They mean everything.

This salmon has permitted the development of the wealthiest cultures north of Mexico, including those that have lived in this territory for millennia. Therefore, when I hear the unprecedented news that Native Americans in Alaska, the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, and others have closed the 2014 Chinook fishery to their people, I know problems exist deep below the surface of the Yukon River.

Chinook travel extreme distances, up the largest rivers, and far inland; so they cross paths with many river users. Fishers are but one hazard. Other rivers, besides the Yukon, have fertilizer runoff; logging erosion clogs gravel spawning beds with silt; climate change causes warmer water temperatures and changing dates for peak flow; and mine tailing pond issues, such as the recent burst of the earthen dam near Quesnel, B.C, plague the Chinook.

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Salmon in the Morning

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by Angela Szymczuk

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hen a gate opens to fresh Alaska King salmon, you simply must walk through.

There are many types of salmon, but Alaska King is always a treat, and I recently had the pleasure of finding one in my possession.

In the late hours of one afternoon, my future motherin-law was finishing up at the office when a co-worker told her fresh salmon had entered the building. If she were working in the restaurant industry this would be normal, but fresh salmon at an engineering office is cause for excitement. She made a quick call to my fiancé, who insisted his mom buy one for herself, and one for me.

Yes, I love salmon that much.

I was tickled pink when I heard what awaited me at home; culinary thoughts floated through my mind. I didn’t realize the salmon was not filleted.

I have never filleted a fish before.

First thought: “This could be a problem.”

Second thought: “It can’t be that hard to fillet a salmon.”

Third thought: “Better do some research just in case.”

So off to the Internet I went, coming across informative video tutorials. The procedure did look easy — they said it would take five minutes; pretty simple.

My confidence rose, and a voice in the back of my head said, “You got this.”

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My first fillets and pliers for the bones. I rinsed the salmon, and prepared to incise the spine.

It went well for ten seconds, then I encountered the dorsal fin. I found myself about to cut right through it. That was my first mistake. You are supposed to cut around it. Then came the second mistake: I didn’t follow through on my next cut down the spine — it was challenging to cut through the fish’s bones, so I had to re-cut several times.

Grrrrr.

To make matters embarrassing, my fiancé’s grandma and teen cousin eyed my every move. When I glanced up at them, I swear I could see question marks floating above their heads. Trying my best to keep my composure and not hurl profanities at the salmon, I gracefully flipped it over and cut

the other side.

Once again, the bones made life difficult, but when I finally pulled apart the two fillets — much to my surprise — they turned out half-decent.

I discarded the middle bone, and trimmed some fat.

Then, I stood back to admire my handy work. It wasn’t perfect, but I got two (almost even) fillets.

And, despite the immense frustration, I quite enjoyed my filleting experience.

I look forward to my evolution from filleting smolt to filleting queen.

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Killing My First Fish

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he day I kill my first fish I eat a tuna sandwich for lunch.

I’m on a bush excursion, assisting a field biologist. On our lunch break, which we take on a log on the marshy edge of Snafu Lake, I open a can of tuna I purchased at the Superstore and spread the flaked bits of meat between two slices of bread.

An hour later, casting off the reedy shore on another edge of the lake, I hook a fair-sized pike.

It struggles, but not as much as earlier, bigger ones I’d hooked and failed to land. This one makes it to shore and I stand there, letting it circle my boots, unsure of what comes next.

The biologist is somewhere in the woods behind me, taking a measurement, and I yell, tentatively, “I’ve got one.”

She runs out, grabs the line, yanks the pike up onto the bank.

She looks at me as she hands me the light wooden club she uses to whack fish.

“Are you ready for this?” she asks.

Earlier in the day I revealed the limited extent of my fishing experience: when I was a girl I caught a lot of fish with lures my dad baited for me, so I didn’t even have

to pierce the worm. He would pike still with one hand and hold twist the hooks from mouths of my bludgeon in the other, the biologist Tomato warns me it might take a fish while I went off to play, andCheddar while to die, that it might struggle later they would reappear in a sig-BBQ Bacon nificantly different condition on a when I hit it, and that it might plate set in front of me at the din- keep twitching even after it’s dead. ner table.

I say a quick “thank you” to the Once, though, I wanted to keep a fish that must have been fish, and then awkwardly club him too small. Despite my father’s ad- between the eyes. He stills. I hit vice, I was determined — this fish him again, to be sure, and kind of should be our meal. He told me miss, hastily apologizing. Still he he would only keep it if I watched is calm in my hand. I take out my while it was killed. I would then knife and slip it into the spot I’ve know, forever after, what I was just hit with the bludgeon. There is almost no blood. asking him to do.

“He’s dead,” says the biologist.

There is a memory in my mind I With her direction, I slit open can press play on, like a video: two men stand around a fish placed on my pike’s belly, and pull out his a wooden stump, framed against guts. I learn what each piece is a blue and sunny northern On- as it appears – the liver, the float tario lake. One holds the writhing bladder. I scrape out the spinal body in place; the other raises a goop with the back of my thumbbludgeon and lowers it, again and nail. The next morning I skewer him on a stick to roast for breakagain. Blood flies everywhere.

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Behind the Curtain with Ken Bolton

Yukon Arts Centre CEO Al Cushing jokes that a fortune cookie clinched the decision to come North A

l Cushing sits on a bench in historic King’s Square in Saint John, New Brunswick, reminiscing about his high school grad party on this very spot.

It was a blistering day, and the hotel where the event was scheduled had no air conditioning.

“We were going to die of heat prostration,” he recounts. “One of my classmates was a son of the city manager, so he got permission for us to have the band out in the bandshell. The music, the moonlight, the stars — it was very romantic.”

Cushing, who has been chief executive officer of the Yukon Arts Centre since 2008, credits an English teacher at Saint John High School who “did theatre on the side” with infecting him with the drama bug.

“We did three plays and a musical every year, which is a lot for a high school, but it was great.”

Heeding his mother’s advice to get an education and “get a real job”, Cushing did two years of undergraduate study at University of New Brunswick before transferring to Carleton University in Ottawa to study sociology.

“Around Christmas of my first year there, I got bored and said, ‘I’ll just go and do something with the drama club, because I’ll meet some people. It will be good,’” he recalls.

“That was the end of my education, because the drama club, Sock ‘n’ Buskin, was very active. We did a lot of work, and I became the venue technician for the theatre.”

From there, he moved to the National Arts Centre in 1973, starting as a “gofer” and winding up as technical director and assistant to the theatre department’s production director.

A decade later, he was contracted to handle equipment procurement for the fledgling Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts, and helping run a production services company jointly owned by Alberta Theatre Projects and Theatre Calgary.

“We produced all the sets, props and costumes for the resident theatre companies,” he says. “It was a very interesting concept of two theatre companies co-operating to run the shops, and it worked very well.”

Next came nine years in Winnipeg as production manager for the Manitoba Theatre Centre.

“We had two venues, the main stage and the warehouse, which explains why I periodically confuse my staff in Whitehorse, because I think ‘Old Fire Hall/Warehouse’; I get confused.”

In 1996 he headed back to a much-expanded Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts (renamed the EPCOR Centre shortly afterward), first as director of production, then for a decade as vice president of operations.

“It’s huge,” Cushing says. “The largest venue is 1,500 seats, then two 500-seaters, then a little one and another couple.”

The smallest venue eventually gained the nickname “the motel”, he explains.

“It sat about 50 people, and was for emerging artists. They could come in and prepare a show and put it on and it wasn’t going to bankrupt them. It was all there for them, but it was for one-night stands. Hence the name motel.”

On a chilly fall day in 2007, Cushing flew North with his wife, Linda Leon, to be interviewed for the Yukon Arts Centre job.

“The people were so warm and friendly and approachable,” he says. “Harreson Tanner took Linda off to see all the art galleries, and Duncan Sinclair threw a wine and cheese for the candidate, and there were about 50 people there. It was very, very nice.”

On the flight home, they started listing the pros and cons of moving to Whitehorse, continuing over supper at their favourite Chinese restaurant in Calgary.

“When the fortune cookie came, we cracked it open and it said, ‘Leaving the nest will lead to great adventures,’ at which point we went, ‘Screw the list; let’s go to Whitehorse!’” he says with a hearty laugh.

Seven years in, Cushing has a renewed contract and a mandate to continue making the Yukon Arts Centre a community-based entity that supports visual and performing artists throughout the territory.

“I find myself focused as kind of the hub, the spider of the web. I’m surrounded by some really amazing people... and this great team is out making things, doing things, changing things,” he says.

“I could do the ‘I’ll be the star’ thing and go out and try to do it all myself, but that’s just stupid. It’s much better to build a team that will do that, and you’re multiplying the effect.”

Cushing considers Yukoners “extraordinarily fortunate” that successive governments, “and particularly the people in the Culture branch”, have done so much to help grow and maintain the territory’s cultural community.

“But I’m also astonished at the work that was done by people of the Yukon who set out and said we’re going to have arts and culture in our community and made it happen. And they’re still making it happen,” he adds.

As he sits on a park bench in his hometown, Cushing stresses the role arts and culture can play in attracting return visitors to the Yukon.

“I hope that registers, because an awful lot of people come back to places because they had a total experience.”

Perhaps he’s thinking of a total experience such as dancing under the stars on a hot summer night, as music pours from a nearby bandshell.

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

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The Ballad of Llewyn the Luckless Life before Dylan in Greenwich Village

by Marianne Darragh

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here’s at least one struggling musician who doesn’t need Bob Dylan to tell him failure is no success at all. Llewyn Davis is in Greenwich Village in February 1961, with a guitar, a repertoire of traditional folk songs, and a fiercely-held ‘life of an artist’ set of ideals.

He also recorded an album that hasn’t sold well enough to buy him a winter coat.

Written and directed by Ethan and Joel Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis, released in the fall of 2013 and available on DVD at the Whitehorse Public Library, was inspired by Dave von Ronk’s memoir, The Mayor of MacDougal Street.

The book’s about being a working musician in Greenwich Village.

Llewyn Davis isn’t Dave von Ronk (who died in 2002), but his life inspired details of Coen brothers’ character, such as the missing coat.

In an interview included on a DVD extra, actor Oscar Isaac describes the character he plays, Llewyn, as optimistic, joyful, and gregarious — but not this week.

Llewyn spends most of his time shuttling his few possessions from one friend’s place to another, trying to scare up a few dollars here and there, while absorbing humiliations, both real and imagined; he just might be at the end of his rope.

Llewyn may be the father to Jean’s (Carey Mulligan’s) yet unborn baby. Jean is a woman of few words, but when she does talk it’s with angry profanities, which she throws at the disappointing Llewyn. Jean isn’t sure if dalliances with the struggling musician left her pregnant, or if her oblivious yet diligent partner, Jim (Justin Timberlake), is the father.

There are other characters drawn from real life. Troy Nelson (Stark Sands) is a songwriting soldier based on Tom Paxton. Troy baffles Llewyn with his supposed ability to “connect” with an audience. Bud Grossman (F. Murray Abraham) is a thinly disguised version of Albert Grossman, a controversial figure who managed several musicians in the 1960s, including Bob Dylan. John Goodman plays a dissipated jazz musician with a particular contempt for folk musicians. “In jazz we play all the notes,” he says to Llewyn, “… not three chords on a ook-a-lele.”

Inside Llewyn Davis is a musical film; when Llewyn sings, you can see past his stoic spikiness, to what is going on inside him.

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T-Bone Burnett produced the music for Inside Llewyn Davis, choosing classic traditional pieces from the folk revival repertoire.

Some songs were filmed live, by the actors. The actors and offscreen musicians give the folksound arrangements a contemporary edge. The ubiquitous Marcus Mumford, of the band Mumford and Sons, and the Punch Brothers, also appear in brief but dynamic performances as facsimiles of the Clancy Brothers, which bolsters the music of the actors.

Bob Dylan arrived in Greenwich Village in January, 1961, and at the end of Inside Llewyn Davis, he takes his seat on the Gaslight coffeehouse stage after Llewyn’s hard-won set. Dylan’s appearance hints at the wind of change that’s about to blow through this insular world, though first he’ll trod a path similar to the hapless Llewyn.

But what about Llewyn? It’s a question you might find yourself contemplating long after Llewyn bids au revoir.

Marianne Darragh is a regular visitor to the DVD shelf in the Whitehorse Public Library. Email editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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AUGUST 31: GREAT KLONDIKE OUTHOUSE RACE

Come and join us this Labour Day weekend and take part in a hilarious Dawson tradition! Cheer on costumed teams as they push, pull or drag their decorated outhouses around the racetrack (and town). Want to be part of the action?

Then get your team together and register today (you provide the creativity and manpower and we’ll provide the outhouse)! kva@dawson.net/993-5575

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 23-25 Lichen and Fungi Weekend Aug 29 Fall Colours Coffee House Aug 29-31 Slo Pitch Tournement Sept 2-8 White Ram Poker Tournement Visit Dawsoncity.ca to see all our events!

Triple J Hotel

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We have the newest rooms in town with all the amenities to make your stay memorable.

Enjoy a meal or a drink on our sunny deck.town.

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Diamond Tooth Gerties

Sourtoe Cocktail

Come visit Canada’s First and Friendliest Gambling Hall!

Cancan shows nightly- 8:30/10/12 Open 7 days a week from May-Sept. www.diamondtoothgerties.ca

Whitehouse Cabins

Revel in a Klondike experience in a room with a view overlooking the Yukon River!

We offer a rustic setting within walking distance to town centre. Treat yourself to a luxurious stay with us! www.whitehousecabins.ca

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

The Sourdough Saloon is home to the world famous “SourToe Cocktail”. Come “kiss the toe” to join the club. “You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch the toe” www.sourtoecocktailclub.com

Downtown Hotel

Welcome to Canada’s Best Value Inn Dawson City. Combining newly renovated rooms and historic turn of the century atmosphere, we are located in the heart of Dawson City. Home of the “Sourtoe Cocktail” www.yukonhotels.com

Live at the Palace Grand

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in cultural programs and guided tours.Our Gift Shop has the largest selection of handcrafted beaded slippers in the Yukon.

This is the Gift Shop you have been looking for!

Experience the iconic Palace Grand Theatre through a diverse line up of live performances happening throughout the summer.

Presented by KIAC in partnership with Parks Canada. www.kiac.ca

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Great location! All rooms with bath, hi-def tv, phone with voice mail, fridge, coffee maker & 250mb internet/day.

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Active Interest Listings Daily Free Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 AM Miles Canyon Bridge 668-5678 learn about the history of Miles Canyon and Canyon City. About 2 hours long, 4.1 km (2.6 miles) return trip. Easy hiking. No reservations required.

Wed, Aug 20 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 20 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 20 ACC Climbing Night 6:00 PM Rock Gardens For more information: info@accyukon.ca Wed, Aug 20 Contagious Mountain Bike Club Twoonie Race 6:30 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Race against others or against yourself in this series of 4 races which alternate between the Chadburn and Mt Mac trails. $2 to race and you must be an insured CMBC member.

Wed, Aug 20 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 20 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

Thu, Aug 21 Salsa in the Park 5:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Every Thursday, join Salsa Yukon for a dance in the park.

Thu, Aug 21 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Aug 21 YACL Games Night 6:30 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 6674606 Join YACL for a fun night of games!

To register call 667-4606 or email yaclwhse@northwestel.com Fri, Aug 22 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Aug 22 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

Fri, Aug 22 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Aug 23 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Aug 23 M.V.G.C. Club Championships Mountain View Golf Course 633-6020 Sun, Aug 24 Chocolate Claim PreSkagway 10 Miler 9:30 AM Rotary Peace Park Race Start: 10:00 am For more info call Don White 633-5671 Sun, Aug 24 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Aug 24 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Mon, Aug 25 Red Fish Blue Fish 7:00 PM Takhini Arena Environment Yukon fisheries biologist Oliver Barker will be leading an evening walk to check out Kokanee Salmon in their spawning colours. We will carpool to either Chadden or Scout Lake Mon, Aug 25 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Aug 25 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Tue, Aug 26 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

Tue, Aug 26 NIA dance and fitness 6:30 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks 335-3442 NIA is a choreographed combination of martial arts, dance, and healing, set to great music. first class is

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Tue, Aug 26 pick-up beach volleyball 12:00 PM Rotary Peace Park All are welcome with 3 courts, music playing and great nights of volleyball Tue, Aug 26 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 633-5965 Join Doris, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

Tue, Aug 26 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Tue, Aug 26 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Wed, Aug 27 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 27 Yukon’s Great Salt Lake 6:00 PM Beringia Centre This is the place to see rare plants and unique mineralization. Join plant enthusiast and Environment Yukon biologist Bruce Bennett for a walk around this little-known gem of the Takhini Valley. Bring your boots.

Carpooling is encouraged.

Wed, Aug 27 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 27 ACC Climbing Night 6:00 PM Rock Gardens For more information: info@accyukon.ca

Wed, Aug 27 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 27 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

Thu, Aug 28 Salsa in the Park 5:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Every Thursday, join Salsa Yukon for a dance in the park.

Thu, Aug 28 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Fri, Aug 29 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Aug 29 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

Fri, Aug 29 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Aug 30 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Aug 31 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Aug 31 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641

Wellness Listings Wed, Aug 20 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 20 Gardening 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 667-2037 Come and join us for some time in the community garden.

Wed, Aug 20 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Aug 20 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women Wed, Aug 20 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Thu, Aug 21 Canadian Celiac Association Yukon Support Group Whitehorse 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Canadian Celiac Association for information, informal discussion and support with Community Dietician Kim Neufeld, R.D. Thu, Aug 21 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society Mon, Aug 25 Practical Skills Class 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 667-2037 Join us for a class on a practical skill including resume building, budgeting, communication etc...

Tue, Aug 26 One On One Support 10:00 AM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Tue, Aug 26 Wellness Support Group 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society Everyone is welcome to this afternoon support group for those looking for a place

to share, learn and grow.

Tue, Aug 26 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Wed, Aug 27 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 27 Gardening 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 667-2037 Come and join us for some time in the community garden.

Wed, Aug 27 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Aug 27 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women Wed, Aug 27 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Thu, Aug 28 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society

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Wed, Aug 20 Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 20 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 27 Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 27 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

Beaver Creek

Monday - Thursday Adult swim/ Aqua Fit 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Monday- Saturday Public Swim 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Fridays Midnight Swim 10:00 PM to Midnight Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Thu, Aug 21 & 28 Beaver Creek Community Market 5:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Locals sell home made crafts and baked goods. Ask the Visitor Center for directions to the Far West Plaza

Carcross

Please keep 2 swim events up top each week Mon-Thu Public Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 3:00 pm 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sundays Public Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 1:00 pm 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wed, Aug 20 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Aug 20 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Aug 20 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 21 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 21 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat, Aug 23 Canyon Mountain Crusher Yukon Dirt Rush featuring timed descents and untimed pedaling sections on some of Whitehorse’s best singletrack, and shuttles between stages. There will be advanced and intermediate course options, as well as a course for 12-18 year olds.

Sun, Aug 24 King of the (Rocky) Canyon Yukon Dirt Rush With both short and long course options, riders will traverse the extensive singletrack network the City of Whitehorse has developed in the Mount McIntyre Recreation Area. With a diversity of trails, scenery, and lots of built and natural features Mon, Aug 25 C/TFN Carving Shed open 5:30 PM Carcross Carving Shed Keith Wolf Smarch will be in attendance to provide guidance/help with all manner of traditional artwork Tue, Aug 26 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM The Old Daycare Tue, Aug 26 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Aug 26 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Aug 27 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Aug 27 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Aug 27 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 28 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 28 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator

Dawson City

Sat, Aug 23 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Aug 24 Adult co-ed basketball 4:00 PM Robert Service School All levels welcome. Contact: alexcampbell@ gmail.com.

Sun, Aug 24 Archery 6:00 PM Robert Service School Adult & All Ages Sun, Aug 24 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 993-5381 Mon, Aug 25 LIfe Drawing 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 993-5005 Drawing tools provided, and paper is available for purchase.

If you’re interested in modeling contact Dana: kiac@kiac.ca.

Mon, Aug 25 Dark Room Club 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture bekmiller1234@gmail.com please sign up in advance Mon, Aug 25 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Mon, Aug 25 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@ brudif@gmail.com.

Tue, Aug 26 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, Aug 26 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, Aug 26 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 9935005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancellationSat, Aug 23 Canyon Mountain Crusher Yukon Dirt Rush featuring timed descents and untimed pedaling sections on some of Whitehorse’s best singletrack, and shuttles between stages. There will be advanced and intermediate course options, as well as a course for 12-18 year olds.

Sun, Aug 24 King of the (Rocky) Canyon Yukon Dirt Rush With both short and long course options, riders will traverse the extensive singletrack network the City of Whitehorse has developed in the Mount McIntyre Recreation Area. With a diversity of trails, scenery, and lots of built and natural features for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Tue, Aug 26 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Tue, Aug 26 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 9935794.

Wed, Aug 27 Traditional Women’s Group 7:00 PM Community Support Centre 456-9537 Wed, Aug 27 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Aug 27 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@ brudif@gmail.com.

Wed, Aug 27 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Wed, Aug 27 TH Traditional Women’s Group 7:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Support Centre 456-9537 Join Us for sharing and learning with the new Traditional Women’s Group Thu, Aug 28 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 28 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 28 Youth Weights 4:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Hosted with the Youth Centre Thu, Aug 28 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 9935005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancellation for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@ me.com to confirm classes.

Thu, Aug 28 HIIT Like a Girl 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For women only. Class combines cardiokickboxing & high intensity interval training with ABC toning - that’s arms, but & core. Designed for all fitness levels Thu, Aug 28 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 9935794.

Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31 Labour Day Slo-Pitch Classic Crocus Bluff Baseball Field 993-5575 This annual event that has been going on for over 25 years brings teams from across the Yukon, Alaska and the Northwest Territories for a classic slo pitch tournament. Come out and enjoy a fun long Labour day weekend! Register by Aug. 22.

Fri, Aug 29 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Fri, Aug 29 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat, Aug 30 Dawson City Farmers Market 11:00 AM Riverside Park & Gazebo Local artisans, crafters, artists, and farmers bring homegrown homemade products to the community Sat, Aug 30 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Aug 31 Great Klondike Outhouse Race Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre 993-5575 For more information: kva@dawson.net Sun, Aug 31 Adult co-ed basketball 4:00 PM Robert Service School All levels welcome. Contact: alexcampbell@ gmail.com.

Sun, Aug 31 Archery 6:00 PM Robert Service School Adult & All Ages Sun, Aug 31 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 993-5381

Mon, May 19 “Encounters with the Sublime” Photography Exhibit by Salgado and Washburn 4:30 PM Palace Grand Theatre Wed, Aug 20 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Aug 20 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@ brudif@gmail.com.

Wed, Aug 20 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, Aug 21 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 21 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 21 Youth Weights 4:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Hosted with the Youth Centre Thu, Aug 21 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 9935005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancelation for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@ me.com to confirm classes.

Thu, Aug 21 HIIT Like a Girl 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For women only. Class combines cardiokickboxing & high intensity interval training with ABC toning - that’s arms, but & core. Designed for all fitness levels Thu, Aug 21 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 9935794.

Fri, Aug 22 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM S.S. Keno 9:30 AM S.S. Keno Tour in French 10:30 AM Hike with the Poetry of Robert Service 11:00 AM French Town Walking Tour 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Doors Open - a different building each day 1:00 PM The Life and Poetry of Robert Service Program 1:00 PM What a RUSH! Walking Tour 2:30 PM Palace Grand Tour 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Commissioner’s Residence 3:30 PM Greatest Klondiker Contest (except Fri/Sat) 3:30 PM French Commissioner’s Residence Tour 4:30 PM Free Viewing of “Encounters with the Sublime” Photography Exhibit by Salgado and Washburn at the Palace Grand 7:00 PM “Strange Things Done” Walking Tour Daily The Can Can Show 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Midnight at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Each show is different with midnight show more risque

Tue, Aug 26 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Aug 26 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Tue, Aug 26 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 9942375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Tue, Aug 26 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Wed, Aug 27 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Aug 27 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Wed, Aug 27 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wed, Aug 27 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Thu, Aug 28 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 29 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Daily Critter Talks 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Meet at the Interpretative Centre Fri, Aug 29 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994Wed, Aug 20 Campfire Program 7:30 PM 2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Thu, Aug 21 Bannock Making Thursdays 3:00 PM Meet at Fri, Aug 29 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 the Interpretative Centre Stunning views and alpine flora & PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike faroyukon.ca Thu, Aug 21 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM Fri, Aug 29 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate Centre 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic Sun, Aug 31 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM shelter to car pool.

Church of Apostles Fri, Aug 22 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Sun, Aug 31 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Fri, Aug 22 Lichen & Fungi Weekend Walks, talks and Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 workshops.

Sat, Aug 23 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn Join us for an easy 2 hour stroll on this beautiful riverside School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 668- 6952. Under trail Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter 15 years to car pool.

Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Aug 23 Junior Naturalist at the Interpretive Centre School Tracy 393-7641 1:30 PM Meet at the Interpretative Centre Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Sat, Aug 23 Lichen & Fungi Weekend To be confirmed.

Terice 668-6631 Walks, talks and workshops.

Sun, Aug 24 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Meet Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary to car pool or join us at Grizzly parking lot at 10:30 a.m.(4-5 School Tracy 393-7641 hours) Bring a lunch to enjoy ringside views of Mt. Monolith (Difficult) Wed, Aug 20 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Sun, Aug 24 Lichen & Fungi Weekend To be confirmed.

Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by Walks, talks and workshops. an adult.

Mon, Aug 25 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Tue, Aug 26 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM Wed, Aug 20 Haines Junction Community Market 3:00 Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic PM St Christopher’s Church Features produce, plants and baked goods. For more info: sprucecottagefarms@gmail. shelter to car pool. com Wed, Aug 27 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Thu, Aug 28 Bannock Making Thursdays 3:00 PM Meet at Thu, Aug 21 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku the Interpretative Centre Stunning views and alpine flora & Thu, Aug 21 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Fri, Aug 22 Village Bakery Salmon Barbeque with music Thu, Aug 28 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM

by Brenda Berezan 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli 634Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic 2867 Come early with your instrument to play at open mic!

Fri, Aug 22 Campfire Talk: Kluane’s Changing shelter to car pool.

Landscapes 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area 867 634 Fri, Aug 29 Campfire Program 7:30 PM 7207 Join Amelia to learn about what Parks Canada does in Fri, Aug 29 Music Coffee House 7:30 PM Bring your Kluane National Park to keep track of the changes salmon, instrument and a treat to share. spruce trees, glaciers,grizzlies, and more Fri, Aug 29 Music Coffee House 7:30 PM Bring your Sat, Aug 23 Guided Walk & Talk: Living Off the Land, acoustic instrument or a treat to share and join the fun!

Sat, Aug 30 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Then and Now 11:00 AM Haines Junction “Tachal Dhal” Visitor Centre 634 7207 Join Amber for a leisurely walk Join us for an easy 2 hour stroll on this beautiful riverside through part of the Ä’ay Chù Valley. Enjoy the beautiful trail Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter scenery while learning about the Alaska Highway and the to car pool.

Southern Tutchone First Nation’s traditions. Bring: lunch, Sat, Aug 30 Junior Naturalist at the Interpretive Centre water, comfortable footwear 1:30 PM Meet at the Interpretative Centre Sun, Aug 31 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Meet Sun, Aug 24 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St to car pool or join us at Grizzly parking lot at 10:30 a.m.(4-5 Christopher’s Church 634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn hours) Bring a lunch to enjoy ringside views of Mt. Monolith De Brabandere Sun, Aug 24 Campfire Talk: A Year in the Life of a Kluane (Difficult) Grizzly 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area 867 634 7207 Join Katarina to follow the life of a grizzly bear throughout Wed, Aug 20 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro a full year cycle in a fun and enjoyable way! Discover the Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will challenges grizzlies face including their endless quest for be provided food.

Wed, Aug 20 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder Mon, Aug 25 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da School Ku Cultural Centre Wed, Aug 20 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Aug 26 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Cultural Centre Wed, Aug 20 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder Tue, Aug 26 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini School Hall Thu, Aug 21 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Wed, Aug 27 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Recreation Centre Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by Thu, Aug 21 Faro Fireside Social 5:00 PM Campbell an adult.

Region Interpretive Center 867-994-2288 There will be Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) hotdogs and bocci and a campfire to enjoy. Hosted by the Wed, Aug 27 Haines Junction Community Market 3:00 Faro Interpretative Centre. Come on out and talk to people PM St Christopher’s Church Features produce, plants and in Faro! baked goods. For more info: sprucecottagefarms@gmail.

Thu, Aug 21 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre com Fri, Aug 22 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Ku Fri, Aug 22 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994- Thu, Aug 28 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community 2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca School Fri, Aug 22 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 Fri, Aug 29 Village Bakery Salmon Barbeque with music PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@

by Steve Slade 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli 634-2867 faroyukon.ca Come early with your instrument to play at open mic!

Fri, Aug 22 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Sun, Aug 31 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Centre Christopher’s Church 634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn Sun, Aug 24 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM De Brabandere Church of Apostles Sun, Aug 24 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Wed, Aug 20 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Mon, Aug 25 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder Community Centre School

TOMBSTONE Territorial Park

Golden Horn

Haines Junction

Faro

Hamlet of Mt. Lorne

Wed, Aug 20 Whacky Games: Capture the flag 3:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre 667-7083 This is a free event, just drop in. Kids under 5 please bring an adult .lmca@northwestel.net or 667-708 Thu, Aug 21 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Aug 22 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Aug 27 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Aug 28 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Aug 29 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Marsh Lake

Wed, Aug 20 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Fri, Aug 22 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Aug 22 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 23 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 23 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sun, Aug 24 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Aug 26 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Tue, Aug 26 South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Wed, Aug 27 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Fri, Aug 29 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Aug 29 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 30 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 30 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sun, Aug 31 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome

Mayo

Sun, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 31 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Old Crow

Thu, Aug 21 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Aug 24 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 993-5381 Mon, Aug 25 Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Saniz 966-3238 Thu, Aug 28 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Aug 31 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 993-5381

Ross River

Sat, Aug 16 Antler Carving workshop with Dennis Shorty 10:00 AM Dennis Shorty Fine Art Gallery and Studio To register and for more info contact Jenny or Dennis 9692296,cell 335-3355 limited seats. For ages 14 and over.

Tagish

Wed, Aug 20 Yoga with Geana Hadley 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 20 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 20 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Aug 20 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Aug 21 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Sat, Aug 23 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Aug 27 Yoga with Geana Hadley 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 27 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 27 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Aug 27 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Aug 28 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Sat, Aug 30 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

Teslin

Wed, Aug 20 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Aug 20 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Thu, Aug 21 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Sun, Aug 24 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Aug 25 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Mon, Aug 25 Teslin’s Biking Gang 6:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building Meet outside the TTC admin building. Join us for a weekly road bike ride!

Tue, Aug 26 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Wed, Aug 27 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin u Seniors Complex

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Wed, Aug 27 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Thu, Aug 28 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Sun, Aug 31 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

Watson Lake

Wed, Aug 20 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Wed, Aug 20 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Wed, Aug 20 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Wed, Aug 20 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Wed, Aug 20 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Thu, Aug 21 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Aug 21 Slideshow & Stories (Last Patrol – a great story about the north) 7:00 PM Watson Lake Public Library Thu, Aug 21 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Thu, Aug 21 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Thu, Aug 21 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Thu, Aug 21 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 22 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Fri, Aug 22 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Fri, Aug 22 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Fri, Aug 22 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 23 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Aug 23 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 23 Swimming - Open to the Public 1:00 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 23 Watson Lake Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Wye Lake Park Celebrate Summer with Arts in the Park at the Gazebo, Crafters, Bakers, Artists and Gardeners every Saturday.

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August 21, 2014 Sat, Aug 23 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Aug 24 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon, Aug 25 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Mon, Aug 25 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Mon, Aug 25 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon, Aug 25 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Mon, Aug 25 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Mon, Aug 25 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Tue, Aug 26 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Tue, Aug 26 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Tue, Aug 26 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Wed, Aug 27 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Wed, Aug 27 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Wed, Aug 27 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Wed, Aug 27 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Wed, Aug 27 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Thu, Aug 28 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Aug 28 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Thu, Aug 28 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Thu, Aug 28 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Thu, Aug 28 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 29 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Fri, Aug 29 Summer Adventure Program 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Fri, Aug 29 Summer Adventure Program 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All children must come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and a drink, please PRE register to attend.

Fri, Aug 29 Swimming - Open to the Public 3:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 30 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Aug 30 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 30 Swimming - Open to the Public 1:00 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 867-536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 30 Watson Lake Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Wye Lake Park Celebrate Summer with Arts in the Park at the Gazebo, Crafters, Bakers, Artists and Gardeners every Saturday.

Sat, Aug 30 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Aug 31 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Skagway

Wed, Aug 20 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 20 Body Pump With Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Total body resistance workout that focuses on training one body region per song Wed, Aug 20 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 20 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6‐7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30‐8 pm Belay Check Wed, Aug 20 Hatha Yoga Level 2&3 with Alexi 6:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles Thu, Aug 21 Mind Body Yoga Level 1&2 with Katie 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 21 Restorative Yoga All Levels With Courtney 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 22 Hatha Yoga Level 1 & Kid Friendly 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 22 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 22 Zumba with Tabitha 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 22 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 23 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11‐12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30‐1 pm Belay Check Sun, Aug 24 Vinyasa Yoga Level 2 With Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Aug 25 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Aug 25 Body Pump With Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Total body resistance workout that focuses on training one body region per song Mon, Aug 25 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Aug 25 Gentle Restorative Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre All Levels Welcome Mon, Aug 25 Vinyasa Yoga Level 1 &2 With Courtney 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Aug 25 Rollerblade Hockey for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Aug 25 Zumba with Tabitha 7:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Tue, Aug 26 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles Tue, Aug 26 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug 26 Dance Fusion with Charity 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun combination of hiphop and Latin inspired dance moves for an incredibly invigorating fat burning work out.

Tue, Aug 26 Beginner Friendly Climbing Night 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre This is for people that have been belay checked and want to practice their skills in a beginner environment! Gather your friends for a fun night out!

Tue, Aug 26 Yoga Fundamentals Level 1&2 with Jeanne 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug 26 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 27 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 27 Body Pump With Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Total body resistance workout that focuses on training one body region per song Wed, Aug 27 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 27 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6‐7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30‐8 pm Belay Check Wed, Aug 27 Hatha Yoga Level 2&3 with Alexi 6:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles Thu, Aug 28 Mind Body Yoga Level 1&2 with Katie 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Restorative Yoga All Levels With Courtney 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 28 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 29 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 29 Zumba with Tabitha 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 29 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 30 2nd Annual Kids Run for Paws & Claws 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Please contact Jennifer Sasselli at 983-2679 or email j.sasselli@skagway.org for details!

Sat, Aug 30 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11‐12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30‐1 pm Belay Check Sat, Aug 30 Vinyasa Yoga Level 1 &2 With Jasmine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Aug 31 Vinyasa Yoga Level 2 With Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Faro

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Haines Junction

Wednesdays 8:00 PM Public Library Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Mayo

Wednesday 7:30 PM RRC Building 996-2825 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Old Crow

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Pelly Crossing

Wednesday 7:00 PM Pelly Band Office 537-3461 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Ross River

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Tagish

Mondays 7:30 PM Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach

Telegraph Creek

Tuesdays 8:00 PM Sewing Centre, Soaring Eagles Group 235-3350

Teslin

Wednesdays 7:00 PM G Building, 4 McLeary Street Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Watson Lake

Thursdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre, downstairs Tuesdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church

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Carcross

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Carmacks

Fridays 1:30p PM Health Centre

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Thursday 8:00 PM New Beginnings Group Richard Martin Chapel Church St. Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre Saturdays 7:00 PM Community Support Centre 993-5095

Destruction Bay

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

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Part One

One of life’s great adventures

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sheep hunt is a true test of intestinal forti-

tude.

It is similar to an alpine hike, but with a heavier pack — due to meat-care equipment, a rifle, and ammunition.

And whereas backpacks are lighter coming down on hikes, if your sheep hunt is successful, the trek out includes hauling 75-90 pounds of meat, cape, and skull.

Two hunters can divide the load, but packs are 30-40 lbs heavier on the way back. A solo hunter, or two hunters each taking a sheep, requires two trips each. It is possible to recover from that effort, while you’re in the midst of it you will question whether or not you will be able to.

You appreciate quality boots and external frame-model backpacks while bringing in your catch. External frames are suited to heavy loads. All a hunter’s gear should be lightweight and of high quality.

If one is injured in an alpine adventure, it’s on the descent more often than the ascent. The additional weight of meat, along with fatigue, top-heavy loading, gravity, and loose footing requires careful route planning. One must continually look ahead to avoid coming to a dead end at an avalanche chute or precipitous drop,

Photo: Dustin Shewfelt

Sheep hunting is not for the faint of heart either of which requires you to retreat back up the mountain until another route is found. Many bad decisions are brought on by fatigue, which can push you to take foolish chances.

Getting to where the sheep live is a real grunt; your gear list should be as pared down as possible, but everything you need must be with you. There are lots of items it might be nice to have, but research with experienced sheep hunters or publications on the topic will guide you to pack as light as you can, while still having the true essentials.

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When you reach the alpine areas where the sheep live, you can be proud of yourself for having made it somewhere where very few people will ever get to, and where probably 60 to 75 per cent of them couldn’t make it if they tried.

You’ll find it is your brain, not your body, urging you to quit, and the whispered or often shouted, “I’ll never do this again as long as I live,” soon disappears from your thoughts when you get back to camp, off the mountain, or when you stop and look around at a view that most people can’t even imagine.

Sheep hunting is one of life’s few activities where you are cold, wet, tired, hungry, hurting all over, overdosed on Ibuprofen, and longing for a hot-scotch or a cold beer all at the same instant.

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

He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@whatsupyukon.com.

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Yukon Love with Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

Jana and Bruce McDonald

PHOTO: courtesy of Jana and Bruce McDonald

A second shot at eternal love

The happy couple on their wedding day

T

hey each moved to Whitehorse to start fresh, but Bruce and Jana McDonald never thought that would include a second chance at love.

Jana, a psychologist, moved north in 2012 after her 30-year marriage and then-Alberta-based job came to an end. One of her sons, who lived in Inuvik, knew how much she loved Whitehorse and told her about an opening with Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Services.

Bruce, an officer with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, came here in 2008 from Hay River, NWT. A decade earlier, his 27-year marriage had ended, and when an opportunity arose to be closer to his two sons, he seized it.

The 63-year-old was “minding his own business” when his path crossed with hers on February 5, 2012 at the city’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints service.

“I was doing my normal duties there,” Bruce remembers, “and I turned around and there was one other person sitting in the front

row. That was Jana. I went home and wrote in my journal that she was a very striking woman.”

The two quickly became

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Jana. “But when we went to the youth conference in Alaska [supervising younger church members], I realized ‘I think I just met my fu-

It took a lot of travelling, and he was interviewed by all of my siblings on the phone or on Skype.”

They also had to wait to get

It was no accident me finding you.

Someone had a hand in it long before we ever knew.

friends, but had some serious soul-searching to do before they pursued their mutual attraction.

“I hadn’t really considered remarrying,” says Bruce. “For several months I spent a lot of time thinking about her but also thinking that I needed to stay on the same track I was one. In our church, marriage is a pretty serious business.”

We both had been in covenant, or eternal, marriages,” explains

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...Tracy Byrd , “Keeper of the Stars”

ture husband’.”

For Bruce’s part, he was “wishing and hoping but wasn’t really active in expressing my interest.”

That soon changed as they set about the task of getting the blessings of their large, far-flung family members.

“Before we could get engaged,” Jana says, “he needed to meet my six children and their six spouses, my 11 grandchildren, my father, and my eight siblings.

married until they were in the same city at the same time. Bruce left for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean for work and Jana left on a humanitarian trip to Tonga and Samoa.

“But eventually we both got back and we were married in Edmonton on August 3, 2013,” laughs Jana. “We went to Cancun on our honeymoon and then moved into our one-bedroom apartment.”

Now the couple can be seen

walking home from work along 6th Avenue, arm in arm, each evening.

“People honk at us and wave,” Jana says. “And some even call out ‘you’re so cute.’”

At open mic nights, lucky locals also get to hear Bruce serenade Jana with his acoustic guitar. One of their favourites, Tracy Byrd’s “Keeper of the Stars” — which Bruce sang at their wedding — captures their philosophy exactly: It was no accident me finding you/Someone had a hand in it/Long before we ever knew.

“When two people who aren’t looking find each other,” says Jana, “you realize there’s divine intervention.”

Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail fell in love with the Yukon while writer-in-residence at Berton House. Now she’s telling the territory’s tales of romance.

Know of a great Yukon love story? Email Editor@WhatsUpYukon.com.

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