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M

y favourite line from Forrest Gump comes near the end. Gump’s beloved Jenny has died and he stands over her grave: “Mama always said that dying is a part of life, but I sure wish it wasn’t,” he says.

It’s not often quoted, but I like its honesty.

He is faced with a sad truth, but he doesn’t shield himself with faux-wisdom, he says exactly what he thinks, without pretention.

There is a moment in the film Never Let Me Go that is similar.

Tommy, the protagonist, gets some news of the worst kind. As he drives home, he gets out of his car and screams as loud as he can. I like that scene too.

I guess I’m partial to people who do not confront experiences on the edge of the unknown with articulate soliloquies, but rather with truthful confusion.

That’s why I found the YouTube clip (sic), miroir en forêt (2) : un

jeune femelle panthère joue avec son image au Gabon. Leopards VS mirror, so touching.

If you type, “leopards mirror” into YouTube, you’ll find it.

The clip starts with a wild leopard walking down a remote double-track. A large mirror has been erected on the other side of the road and suddenly the cat catches its own reflection. It stops and stares.

A few moments later a second leopard ambushes the first and takes a playful swing at its comrade. But then the new cat also looks in the mirror and completely forgets its original mission.

One stands stalk-still and watches, the other creeps slowly towards the strange image. When it reaches the mirror, it paws at it, looks behind it, climbs on top of it, and jumps off it.

The emotion displayed is that of pure wonderment. Unfiltered by irony or routine, they face a mystery beyond their comprehen-

sion with curious dignity and unfettered honesty worthy of Forrest Gump.

Inductive reasoning is the process of using past experiences to inform our reaction to present and future ones. Though David Hume proved such thinking to be technically circular, it remains an indispensible mental technique for both humans and leopards.

Thus, experiences become tools in our toolbox. The more tools we have, the better we cope with new situations. Also, the likelihood that we will ever find ourselves confounded is decreased. The wide-eyed wonder of childhood is replaced by world-weariness.

But still, we may yet find something that flummoxes our inductive capacity. Forrest Gump found this, so did Tommy from Never Let Me Go, so did the leopards on YouTube.

If this happens, take a page out of Gump’s playbook and try not to sound too clever.

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ristotle wrote about happiness relating to the function of a thing fulfilling its form. He used more words. He was talking about the soul.

Not much of the Aristotle I read stuck with me, but that did. It explains why I’ve always loved hopping — onto picnic table benches with both feet at once, onto high curbs while spinning my body in 360-degree turns (lead with your face, that’s the trick), from big rock to big rock, and down steep scree slopes.

My physicality accounts for this. I’m long, and my legs are stronger than my upper body. I’m good at hopping and it makes me happy.

People, friends, have described this tendency as childish. They say it endearingly. I don’t care what they think. I do it because I like it.

But that it’s perceived as childish is pertinent.

There’s a child-like abandon that comes with doing what you’re good at; it’s good for the spirit, it expands the soul.

Lately I’ve realized that I like hiking more than some people, or differently. I’ve never thought of it before because I’ve never lived in a place like Whitehorse, where “going for a hike” is high on the social activity list.

Walking down the street, I pass people loading up the truck — “Doing Lorne this weekend,” they’ll say. “Wanna come?”

“Nah,” I’m wont to reply, “I’m heading to Atlin to do Monarch.

I did Lorne last year, it’s a great hike.”

“Do” a mountain, “did” a

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I’ve never found a rhythm on Caribou Mountain, despite the expansive view. Maybe next time. mountain — I don’t like that I talk like this, but I do. Sometimes I get caught up, blindly, in turns-ofphrase and activities.

Some hikers have summit fever.

They hike to collect highest summits. Some hike to catch a view.

Some like trails through the forest. To me that’s going for a walk, but if the walker’s soul is expanding then his function is likely fitting its form, and everyone’s form is a little different.

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the end of the drive, I don’t want to get out of the car. I don’t always get by the first hurdle. Depending on my hiking pal, we’ll drive and talk and eat our hiking snacks and go to the free store at the dump, instead of hike.

Usually I conquer my natural laziness. Still, roadblocks abound.

The most mentally painful part of the hike is the beginning. I’m out of breath; I haven’t found my rhythm. I’m truly (un-endearingly) childish. I send silent screams up the mountain, which looms larger than its elevation.

A few weeks ago I hiked the beginning of King’s Throne. I had to pass my friends or I wouldn’t have made it any further; I had to pick up the pace. I was three switchbacks ahead when I heard, “Meagan’s just going to run up the mountain”.

I thought, “This isn’t showing off. This is survival”.

At this point everything slips.

Thoughts stop, breathing is elevated but regular. Pores open,

arms swing. I keep my head up.

I plan three or four footsteps ahead.

I hike for the slipping.

My thoughts flit in rhythm, out of mind; we’re an invisible parade. I don’t get hungry, I don’t want to stop, I don’t get thirsty. I climb in hops.

It doesn’t matter if we don’t make it to the highest peak. But I love it when we do. I love to reach the summit and walk the ridge to the next summit. I love the view.

The expansive feeling a long horizon gives me matches the satisfaction of getting there.

I love to pop a beer on a mountaintop; I love the companionship of lunch. But it’s a distracted love, I always feel like I’m caught up in a spirit that’s bigger than me.

I don’t like hiking down mountains. I prefer to run.

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Having moved from Vancouver just a couple of months ago, Jacobson has released his self-titled debut solo EP of melodic indie guitar rock. Fans of the genre can see him in Whitehorse on July 26 and August 15.

You may already be familiar with Jacobson, either from his gigs, his open mics appearances, or Shed Fest. You may have heard his songs on the TV show, The L Word, or the movie, Fear Island.

You may even have seen him at the Capital or the 202 between 2004 and 2007, when he was on tour with his band, the Capitals.

“I just fell in love with the place,” he remembers.

“And I basically looked for excuses to move up here. I’ve been casually applying for jobs here through the years and then when an Air North position opened up in Vancouver, I took it with the idea that I would eventually end up here.”

Jacobson starting playing guitar at 16 as a catalyst for his songwriting ambitions.

“I took some formal lessons but I just wanted to play well enough that I could start writing my own songs. So that was always my intent. I just wanted the ability to strum and sing basically,” he says.

More than just strumming, the constant touring and performing have turned him into a skilled guitarist. Inspired by the melody and harmonies of the British Invasion bands of the ‘60s and the newer Britpop of Supergrass and Oasis, Jacobson adds edgy guitar lines that drive the songs without losing their infectious singalong qualities.

Having released albums with his bands, the Capitals and the Top Drawers, Jacobson is releasing his new EP as a solo effort. His reasoning is more practical than artistic.

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Watch Out For Tax Pitfalls When Giving Children Money Giving money to children is a good way to get them started on the road to financial success. But it can result in tax complications for you.

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Jeremy Lancaster’s new home edges past the Nylands’ home on Eighth Avenue

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This isn’t exactly what was said to me last Saturday, June 26, but it captures the gist of the conversation we were having as we watched yet another building relocation.

It was the second time the house had been moved. It once belonged to Dr. J. D. Lachappelle.

It was originally located in the north end of town, and was moved to Eighth Avenue at some point that no one watching could recall.

At one stage it had had a nice front porch on its basic box structure and the door on the second story was evidence of a balcony leading off an upstairs room.

On Saturday, Donnie Flynn and his crew, along with new owner, Jeremy Lancaster, turned the house around and very carefully hauled it up to the top of the avenue, around a very sharp corner, and down a hill so precipitous

that the Klondike Visitors Association stopped using it as part of the route for the Outhouse Race quite a few years ago.

Lancaster had been preparing the new foundation pad for days, and the tipping of one gravel truck while dumping in-fill was a sure indication of just how tricky angling the house onto its new pad was going to be.

Lancaster had widened the passage where Eighth ends and curves down to Queen Street, so that the house could take the inner side of the corner. This made it easier to miss the electrical, telephone, and fibre-optic cables that also curved around the bend on the other side of the street.

The lines come down the hill from the satellite receivers further up, just about where the house had to be turned to descend.

A small audience of residents, who had heard equipment working for days, knew what was about to happen. The finale included hand signals and barely audible shouting back and forth, which enabled the crew to position the

house metre by metre. It was angled so that it made the corner, touching nothing, not even that lonely birch tree at the top edge of the lot.

Then it had to be inched down the hill, with one loader guiding it from the front and another providing both motive power and an anchor on the other end.

With motion halted, soap slickened boards were wedged under the big tires on the special trailer, and, using the larger loader as a fulcrum, the whole assembly was made to slide sideways, much as the George Black ferry slid into the river from its greased cradle in the spring. Then the house was ready to be pushed into its new home.

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When your children invest money you give them, you could be required to pay income tax on some of their earnings. It’s because of the Canada Revenue Agency’s “attribution rules.”

As your gift to a child under the age of 18 starts to make money, “firstgeneration” income will be attributable to you for tax purposes. That’s the money earned by the original investment. For example, if you give your child $5,000 and it is invested in a GIC that earns 5% interest each year, you’ll be liable for tax on that $250 of annual income.

However, you won’t pay tax on second-generation income-in this case, the interest on the interest earned by the GIC. If the $250 is reinvested and it earns additional returns, the proceeds are taxable in the hands of the child (who probably won’t pay income tax because of his or her low annual income).

It doesn’t matter whether the money goes to your own child, a grandchild, or another relative. Attribution rules generally apply when you give money to any child under 18 who is related to you. And it’s not just the gift of money. You could potentially be hit by attribution rules if you transfer assets such as mutual fund, stocks, bonds or even if you make an interestfree loan to a child for investment purposes.

There is one significant exception: Attribution rules don’t apply to capital gains. When you transfer an investment to a child or invest on his or her behalf, any money made by selling that investment for an increased price is taxable in the hands of the child.

But that doesn’t mean you’re completely off the hook. When you give assets to a child you’ll usually be considered for tax purposes to have disposed of them at the time of transfer. Capital gains taxes then apply to the increase in value, just as if you had sold at market value (although only 50% of capital gains are taxed).

How can you get around attribution rules?

The obvious route is to give children cash to put toward investments that generate capital gains, rather than income. But there are other ways.

You can invest your monthly child tax benefit in your child’s name.

Attribution rules don’t apply to income earned on investments bought in a child’s name with the benefit.

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Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17 Arts in the Park -Meg Walker 12:00 PM LePage Park Wed, Jul 15 Artist Demo Days: Weaving with YAC staff 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Free talks & demonstrations with local artists Wed, Jul 15 Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency Art Talk: Kevin Curry 5:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Kevin Curry is from Tallahassee, Florida and is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at Florida State University, where he teaches Digital Foundations, Sculpture and Public Art & Architectural Art courses. Kevin will be discussing his time spent during the Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency.

Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24 Arts in the Park Aislinn Cornett 12:00 PM LePage Park Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 22 Artist Demo Days: Helen O’Connor 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Free talks & demonstrations with local artists Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 25 Created at the Canyon Miles Canyon Bridge 668-5678 6 visual artists, dancers, musicians, photographers, performers, poets or storytellers will create a original pieces on-site. until Sun, Jul 19 Arts Upfront Festival Whitehorse waterfront wharf Celebrate Yukon art by engaging people with our vibrant arts community through an open gallery, workshops, demonstrations, and live entertainment.

Until August 1 Reflections Yukon Art Society Members Arts Underground until Sat, Aug 1 Community Gallery Exhibition: Crossroads Yukon Arts Centre Presented by Blood Ties: Created by artists who have experience with incarceration, this exhibit shows personal feelings, experiences, and understanding of the connections between hepatitis C and incarceration and the ability to rise above such feelings and find a sense of purpose, empowerment, and dignity.

Until Sat, Aug 29 Found, Forged and Fused Yukon Arts Centre A survey of handmade works from the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Until Sat, Aug 29 Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15 Yukon Arts Centre explores innovative architectural designs shaped by Nunavut’s distinct land, climate and culture.

Until Wed, Sep 30 Stories of Traditional Land Use Cultural Exhibit Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Through ancient artifacts, we can learn how the First Nations lived thousands of years ago. Come and learn their story!

Until Mon, Nov 2 “Somewhere Here” Arts Underground What place names tell us about who we are and where we are. Presented by Friends of the Yukon Archives Society.

Live Music

Wed, Jul 15 Arts in the Park -The Best of Circus Camp 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Wed, Jul 15 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Jul 15 Arts in the Park -MC Turmoil 7:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Wed, Jul 15 Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa Loma a very wide variety and style of music from originals to covers Wed, Jul 15 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Jul 15 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Jul 16 Arts in the Park -Diyet 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Thu, Jul 16 Youth Skateboarding, Music and Art Expo 4:00 PM Skateboard Park Riverdale Come out and have some fun!

Thu, Jul 16 5 à 7 ALL IN MUSIC Mireille Labbé 5:00 PM Baked Cafe French-speaking musicians perform at Baked Cafe.

Thu, Jul 16 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, Jul 16 Stretch-9 And Alfy’O 8:00 PM Lizards Night Club Opening performance by 86 Young Gunz Thu, Jul 16 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Jul 16 Fishead Stew 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Thu, Jul 16 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Jul 17 Arts in the Park -Gordie Tentrees and Thomas Pontien 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

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Sat, Jul 18 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jul 18 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Jul 19 Ragtime with Grant Simpson 5:30 PM Coast High Country Inn Sun, Jul 19 Gordie Tentrees with Thomas Pontien 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon, Jul 20 Arts in the Park -Old Cabin 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Mon, Jul 20 Ragtime with Grant Simpson 5:30 PM Coast High Country Inn Mon, Jul 20 Music Mondays “Steve Slade” 6:00 PM Antoinette’s Restaurant Mon, Jul 20 Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Jul 21 Arts in the Park -Claire and the Wisecrackers 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Tue, Jul 21 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, Jul 22 Arts in the Park -Nadine Landry 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Wed, Jul 22 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Jul 22 Arts in the Park -Major Funk and the Employment 7:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Wed, Jul 22 Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa Loma a very wide variety and style of music from originals to covers Wed, Jul 22 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Jul 22 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Jul 23 Arts in the Park -Yukon Women In Music 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Thu, Jul 23 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, Jul 23 Fishead Stew 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Thu, Jul 23 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Jul 23 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

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Thu, Jul 16 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 6675239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited.

Thu, Jul 16 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 393-2255 From stunning jewellery, fine art, and unique crafts to fresh produce, quality prepared foods and personal care products. All hand-made, grown or produced by Yukon artisans.

Thu, Jul 16 Team trivia 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Test your trivia skills!

Fri, Jul 17 Old Log Church and Rectory: Historic Sites Designation 2:00 PM Old Log Church Joint ceremony with the Yukon Government Historic Sites Branch.

Fri, Jul 17 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA 3352300 Free introductory swing dance lessons (also for advanced) please RSVP and we’ll let you know the location. Lessons followed by practice to live music.

Sat, Jul 18 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 AM The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat, Jul 18 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Market 11:00 AM Whitehorse waterfront wharf 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and Weekly Workshops on Saturdays Sat, Jul 18 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA 3352300 Free introductory swing dance lessons (also for advanced) please RSVP and we’ll let you know the location. Lessons followed by practice to live music.

Sat, Jul 18 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sat, Jul 18 National Parks Day - Haines Junction Haines Junction Enjoy great and free interpretive walks and talks!

Sun, Jul 19 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.

Sun, Jul 19 Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

Mon, Jul 20 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Jul 20 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, Jul 20 What did kids do? MacBride Museum (867) 667-2709 Your child will learn what kids in the past did without technology!

Tue, Jul 21 Art Tasters - Create Your Own Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new medium workshop with two artist to help guide the way.

Wed, Jul 15 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Tue, Jul 21 Barbecue Tuesday 11:30 AM Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667Stringer Park Barbecue to raise funds for The 5239 This program is designed to help children Whitehorse Food Bank and Nepal Restoration develop a love of stories and reading during the Hamburger or Hotdog $5.00 summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Tue, Jul 21 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Year be offered! Please call or email to register as Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667space is limited.

5239 This program is designed to help children Wed, Jul 15 Artist Demo Days: Weaving with develop a love of stories and reading during the YAC staff 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Free summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will talks & demonstrations with local artists be offered! Please call or email to register as Wed, Jul 15 Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency space is limited.

Art Talk: Kevin Curry 5:30 PM The Old Fire Tue, Jul 21 Green Drinks Yukon Monthly Hall Kevin Curry is from Tallahassee, Florida Networking Event 5:00 PM Coast High and is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor Country Inn Our monthly networking event at Florida State University, where he teaches is a great time to connect with new friends, Digital Foundations, Sculpture and Public colleagues and potential project collaborators!

Art & Architectural Art courses. Kevin will be Join us for good drinks and lively conversations. discussing his time spent during the Chilkoot Tue, Jul 21 Open Mic 8:00 PM The Watershed, Trail Artist Residency.

Coffee shop & Bar Come and play your music!

Wed, Jul 15 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Wed, Jul 22 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667and have fun with many different activities 5239 This program is designed to help children happening every week! develop a love of stories and reading during the Wed, Jul 15 Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play be offered! Please call or email to register as some board games with friends or try your space is limited. singing skills at karaoke!

Wed, Jul 22 Artist Demo Days: Helen Wed, Jul 15 Arts Upfront Festival Whitehorse O’Connor 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Free waterfront wharf Celebrate Yukon art by talks & demonstrations with local artists engaging people with our vibrant arts Wed, Jul 22 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM community through an open gallery, workshops, Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child demonstrations, and live entertainment. and have fun with many different activities Thu, Jul 16 Art Tasters - Create Your Own happening every week!

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Wed, Jul 22 Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke!

Wed, Jul 22 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 6675239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited.

Wed, Jul 15 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Wed, Jul 22 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 6675239 This program is designed to help children In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 develop a love of stories and reading during the Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Wed, Jul 22 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s be offered! Please call or email to register as animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable space is limited.

Wed, Jul 15 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop interpreters and play Who Dung It? In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Wed, Jul 22 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. and have fun with many different activities Wed, Jul 15 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s happening every week! animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Thu, Jul 23 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year interpreters and play Who Dung It? Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667Wed, Jul 15 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM 5239 This program is designed to help children Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child develop a love of stories and reading during the and have fun with many different activities summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will happening every week! be offered! Please call or email to register as Thu, Jul 16 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year space is limited.

Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667Thu, Jul 23 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop 5239 This program is designed to help children In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 develop a love of stories and reading during the Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Thu, Jul 23 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM be offered! Please call or email to register as MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s space is limited. animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Thu, Jul 16 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop interpreters and play Who Dung It? In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Thu, Jul 16 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s Wed, Jul 15 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how to interpreters and play Who Dung It? train your dog to track. Will be held around Fri, Jul 17 Young Explorer’s Preschool Whitehorse.

Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867Thu, Jul 16 Art Tasters - Create Your Own 667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon the animal gallery together. Play games, create Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new crafts, read stories and sing songs. medium workshop with two artist to help guide Fri, Jul 17 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In the way.

3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Sun, Jul 19 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Fri, Jul 17 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable available for purchase. Every Sunday except interpreters and play Who Dung It? long weekends. $5/hour.

Fri, Jul 17 Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Mon, Jul 20 Challenger Sport Soccer Camp Riverdale 8:00 AM WLSS Soccer Field 536-8020 Sat, Jul 18 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Tue, Jul 21 Art Tasters - Create Your Own Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new Sat, Jul 18 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s medium workshop with two artist to help guide the way. animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Tue, Jul 21 Brave New Writing 7:00 PM Rah Sun, Jul 19 Cave Painting 2:00 PM Beringia Rah Gallery work that creative muscle in a Centre 867-667-8855 Cave paintings represent warm and supportive environment. This is a some of the oldest preserved artworks in the guided creative writing workshop using prompts world. Join us as we attempt to revive this to inspire, engage, and explore. ancient art form, and discover your inner artist! Tue, Jul 21 YuKonstruct Weekly Open No registration required.

House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour Sun, Jul 19 Singing, story-telling 3:00 PM YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and Heart Of Riverdale meet some fellow makers Sun, Jul 19 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM Wed, Jul 22 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how to animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable train your dog to track. Will be held around interpreters and play Who Dung It? Whitehorse.

Mon, Jul 20 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM Thu, Jul 23 Art Tasters - Create Your Own MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new interpreters and play Who Dung It? Mon, Jul 20 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 medium workshop with two artist to help guide the way.

PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game

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Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail. com Mon, Jul 20 Challenger Sport Soccer Camp 8:00 AM WLSS Soccer Field 536-8020 Mon, Jul 20 Claymation & Video Camp July 20th - July 24th 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Jul 20 What did kids do? MacBride Museum (867) 667-2709 Your child will learn what kids in the past did without technology!

Tue, Jul 21 Knee High Nature #5 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week.

Tue, Jul 21 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 6675239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited.

Tue, Jul 21 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Tue, Jul 21 Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale

Meetings

Thu, Jul 16 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church Fri, Jul 17 Nłäshedäl (People coming together) General Assembly Kusawa Campground Sat, Jul 18 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Tue, Jul 21 Green Drinks Yukon Monthly Networking Event 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Our monthly networking event is a great time to connect with new friends, colleagues and potential project collaborators!

Join us for good drinks and lively conversations.

Thu, Jul 23 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church Thu, Jul 23 Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802

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Highlights Table Saw 101

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture

July 16 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Instructables Mini Hackathon July 16 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

THE WORLD INSIDE

June 18 – July 25 Dianne Bos, Lea Bucknell, Bob Jickling, Ernie Kroeger, Donald Lawrence, Holly Ward & Kevin Schmidt AKA Desire Machine, Mike Yuhasz, Andrew Wright Curated by Lance Blomgren

Weekly Open House July 21, 28 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Stereolithographic 3D Printer 101 July 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A part of the Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival

Repair Cafe Drop In

GEOMETRY, MYSTERY AND PLURALISM

July 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

July 2 – 18 Karen Thomas & Adonika Jayne At the Confluence Gallery at SOVA Fridays & Saturdays, 3 – 7pm

ART MARKET

Every Saturday, 11am – 3:00pm in the Art Market Shelter by the river

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

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>> in the Yukon Art Society FOCUS AND Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS EDGE GALLERY: “How Does it Felt”

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Creative Getaway

A month-long residency in Shipyards Park might be just the thing to inspire that next big craft project

by Ken Bolton opened the 225-square foot log building to a series of residencies in various artistic disciplines.

The only commitment, Vallenga says, is that the artist in residence must be available to the public by providing workshops in their craft, and hold one public event to explain their practice.

“Hopefully, it will be a time for the public to come by and learn a new skill, or brush up on an old one that will be craft-based. So, it will be about community education and engagement.”

PHOTO: by courtesy of Yukon Film Society So far, the offer has attracted attention from both Yukon The historic Jenni House in Shipyards Park started out as part of a and outside applicants.

Gold Rush-era hotel, one of the earliest buildings in Whitehorse “We can’t provide accommoerhaps your partner is sick lic engagement, people are com- dation or travel or any of those of navigating around that ing by for the Thursday market, things, but we can provide a $500 massive quilting frame to or just doing their regular walk on honorarium that can help support their residency,” Vallenga says. the trail,” Vallenga says. get to the living room couch.

The successful applicant is ex“There’s not a lot of furniture Perhaps you’re tired of moving that big felting project off the in it right now. It’s not a resi- pected to provide their own makitchen table day after day, so the dence or a house to live in, but it terials, but the YAC has a limited is meant to be a studio. Basically, amount of supplies that could be family can have supper.

If so, a month of free studio it’s a bright, open space, right on made available, depending on the space in a delightful location, the Yukon River. It’s a lovely place specific type of craft.

But the key ingredient, Vallenwith very few strings attached, to work.”

The Jenni House began its life ga stresses, is the opportunity to may provide a needed boost to on the east bank of the Yukon have a special room of one’s own, your creative spirit.

The Yukon Arts Centre (YAC), in River, as part of the Savoy Hotel, even if just for a month.

“In Yukon, there’s not a lot of conjunction with the Yukon Film one of the first buildings in Whitestudio spaces, so it’s really wonSociety (YFS), is sponsoring a resi- horse.

In 1900, the hotel was moved derful to have a place where you dency for a qualified crafter at the historic Jenni House in Shipyards to Front Street and renamed the can just build your creation,” she Pioneer. In 1950, it was broken up says.

Park next month.

“It’s a really inspiring environJessica Vallenga is YAC’s co- and converted into three small ordinator of community engage- homes in the city’s Shipyards area. ment, and you’re not trying to do Two of those houses, the Jenni it in a corner of your kitchen, or ment for visual arts, and principle House and the Hatch House, your basement.” organizer of the residency.

The Jenni House craft residency When the film society offered underwent major restoration by YAC one of its summer residency the City of Whitehorse in 2008 as runs from August 1-31. Deadline spots in the city-owned building, part of the development of the for applications is Monday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. Details are available it seemed like a natural way to sprawling Shipyards Park.

The Jenni House still boasts the at www.yukonartscentre.com. mark the Canadian Crafts Federation’s national 2015 Craft Year in- Pioneer Hotel’s square facade, a permanent reminder of the city’s Ken Bolton is a freelance writer itiative. who telecommutes to work “It’s a nice, bright heritage Gold Rush-era heritage. from his home southeast of This year, through an agreebuilding in Shipyards Park. It’s a Whitehorse. great place to work: lots of pub- ment with the city, YFS has

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How Working Dogs Keep Cool

by Darrell Hookey

PHOTOS: Darrell Hookey

Hot Dogs

Frank Turner and Manuela Albicker are co-owners of Muktuk Adventures. They are sharing their experience on how to keep your dog healthy on hot days.

F

rank Turner knows how to care for dogs on the bitterly cold trail of the Yukon Quest, having run it 24 times.

Indeed, he had the honour (his word) of winning the Vet’s Choice Award twice.

And he knows how to care for dogs in the heat of summer, too.

“Really, each person has to look at their dogs and determine how much time you will need to adequately care for them,” he says from his large and welcoming patio overlooking the dog yard at Muktuk Adventures, which he coowns with his wife, Anne Tayler, and Manuela Albicker.

Albicker, who is in charge of day-to-day operations, has just finished welcoming some guests as the conversation turns to summer care for their beloved dogs.

“First, make sure the dogs have shade,” she says right away.

Turner agrees: “The shade is critical here; we don’t have trees in the dog yard because they pee on them. So, the houses have to be

On a hot day, it is a treat for the dogs to take a trip to the Takhini River with Damaris Riedwyl, a kennel attendant at Muktuk Adventures.

Manuela Albicker, co-owner of Muktuk Adventures, checks Diesel’s gums. Moist gums means a dog is properly hydrated; hot and dry gums indicate a problem.

oriented toward the sun so that the dogs have shade throughout the day.”

“And make sure they have fresh water,” Albicker adds. “On hot days, we change the water six times so that it is nice and cold and fresh.”

“Some dogs will avoid hot water even if they are dehydrated,” says Turner.

“Yes, I’ve seen that,” says Albicker. “Some dogs, when they are dehydrated, will drink even less.

So, flavouring the water usually works.

“We have liver here for flavouring.”

Turner adds, “In the Quest, everybody had something in backup: some have beaver, dehydrated beef, chicken, different flavours that will get the dogs’ attention.”

“Just make sure there are no chunks in it,” says Albicker. “They may just tip the water out and eat the meat.”

Turner laughs, “You have to stay ahead of the curve and be

smarter than the dogs.”

And one more thing about water: “Wash out the bowls,” says Turner.

“Even if it is just with your hands; in hot water, you are going to get algae and other stuff that forms on the bowl.”

Their next tip is to brush your dog.

“It’s a daily thing, here,” says Albicker.

Life is good for a dog at Muktuk Adventures: they have shade, fresh water, and daily brushing.

But they also do not have to walk on hot asphalt or concrete.

“Their pads are very sensitive,” says Turner. “And dogs are really stoic; they won’t go, ‘Ouch, ouch, ouch!’

“If you can’t walk on it in bare feet, they should not walk on it.”

The dogs at Muktuk Adventures also have daily visits to the Takhini River. Some just get their feet wet and others will lie down for a bit.

But, in town, “Have a small pool for your dog or water them

Parks Day

down with a gentle spray,” says Turner. “The evaporation will cool the dog down, as well as the water.”

So, you have done everything you can to keep your dog cool, but then they tear off ahead of you on your daily walk and they don’t want to stop. Will dogs naturally self-regulate?

“Depends on the dog,” says Turner.

“Some dogs are best to run off leash because if they are pulling a lot, the heat is really hard on them and that is when they overexhaust,” says Albicker.

“If it is a hot day, check them for dehydration every half hour,” Turner adds.

Turner and Albicker say the easiest way to do this is to touch their gums. If they are moist, they are fine.

Another test is something Turner calls “tenting”.

“Pull the hair up on the back of their neck,” he says. “If it stays there, you have a problem;

that dog is not just dehydrated, they are getting into a dangerous zone.”

Also, check the colour of their urine. It should be clear or light yellow.

“If the urine is dark, it could be other things,” says Turner. “But if the gums are dry, too, it’s a nobrainer: your dog is dehydrated.”

To be absolutely certain that your dog is okay, pick up a rectal thermometer from the store.

If they are between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius, keep monitoring and record the temperatures.

After 38.5°C, check every two hours. Over 39°C, bring the dog and your data to a vet.

As I am leaving, Turner offers one more piece of advice: “On a hot day, dogs like to find shade.

Your vehicle provides shade, so check around it before you leave.”

Darrell Hookey is a freelance writer in Whitehorse. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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10 a.m. Guided Hike then 7 p.m. BBQ and Music at the Tombstone Interpretive Centre, Tombstone Territorial Park (Kilometer 71.5 on the Dempster Highway) 4 p.m. Family Fun Day at Kathleen Lake, Kluane National Park & Reserve

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Come enjoy our Pop-Up Gallery, Artist Demonstrations, Artist-led Workshops, Artist Engage Tent, Kids Tent, and a Kids Kreate Workshop.

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WORKSHOPS Wednesday, July 15 4-7pm: Tanya Kutschera - Discover the Magic of Wet on Wet Watercolor Painting Thursday, July 16 11am -12pm: Leslie Leong - Recycle!

11am-4pm: Josee Carbonneau - Silk Painting 1-3pm: Mary Beattie - Needle Felting 3-5pm: Leslie Leong - Paper Vessels Friday, July 17 11am-3pm: Amber Church - Collaged Art Journals 11am-1pm: Wendy Thompson - Fireweed Under the Midnight Sun 1-4pm: Kim Henkel - Small Pocket Books 4-6pm: Amber Church - Create Your Own Comics Saturday, July 18 11am-1pm: Blair Thornson - Cartooning 11am-2pm: Kids Kreate 11am-3pm: Mathias MacPhee - Woodblock Engraving & Printing 4-7pm: Nicole Bauberger - Encaustic Painting Sunday, July 19 11am-3pm: Kimberly Edgar - Introduction to Linocut Printing 2-5pm: Maya Rosenberg - Landscape Recycling 3-6pm: Lara Melnik - Polymer Clay 4-6pm: Amber Church - What is Manga?

DEMONSTRATIONS Wednesday, July 15 11am-3pm: Blair Thornson - Watercolors on Maps 11am-3pm: Tanya Kutschera 11am-3pm: Helen O’Connor - Mixed Media Sculpture 1-5pm: Lara Melnik - Polymer Clay 2-6pm: Deanna Bailey - Paintings With Clay 3-6pm: Misha Donohoe - Sign Painting 3-7pm: Larry DuGuay - Pottery 3-7pm: Jackie Irvine - Acrylic Painting Thursday, July 16 11am -3pm: Elise Bousquet - Botanical Watercolor Illustration 11am-3pm: Jackie Irvine - Acrylic Painting 3-7pm: Kim Henkel - Collage Characters 3-7pm: Judy Tomlin: Calligraphy 3-7pm: Patrick Royle Friday, July 17 11am-3pm: Judy Tomlin - Machine Needle Felting 11am-3pm: Mathias MacPhee 12-4pm: Josee Carbonneau - Silk Painting 3-7pm: Juliann Fraser 3-7pm: Larry DuGuay - Pottery 4-8pm: Mathias MacPhee Saturday, July 18 11am-3pm: Nicole Bauberger - Encaustic Painting 11am-3pm: Joshua Lesage - Making Wind Chimes 12-2pm: Kimberly Edgar - Trace Monotype Printing 2-6pm: Sheila Alexandrovich - Beading 3-5pm: Kimberly Edgar - Reduction Lino Printing 3-7pm: Maya Rosenberg - Acrylic Landscape Painting 4-6pm: Amber Church - Mixed Media Sunday, July 19 11am-3pm: Rosemary Scanlon 12-4pm: Jessica Vellenga - Mend and Make Well 1-5pm: Joshua Lesage - Making Wind Chimes 2-6 pm: Misha Donohoe - Ink & Watercolour: Botanical Art

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in is the quintessential summer spirit, especially for those of us who live above the 49th parallel.

Rum, tequila, and bourbon more properly belong to the south, evoking sea and sand and dreamy afternoons under the liveoak tree.

Gin, however, was invented in the Northern Hemisphere, first appearing in Holland in the 17th Century and quickly adopted by the British — first by the lower, then by the upper classes. Now, production methods for any gin that wants to call itself a “London dry” are strictly enforced.

The juniper berry has long been a dominant flavour in gin, particularly London dry varieties.

But in the past 20 years gins that combine an international meadow — full of botanicals — have proliferated. Bombay Sapphire, Hendrik’s, and The Botanist are all infused with herbs and aromatics gathered from around the world.

Now, several Canadian gins that celebrate native botanicals have appeared on the market.

The Globe and Mail just published a round-up of the new ones and I was particularly excited by Ungava, a gin produced by Domaine Pinnacle in Montreal but named for the Ungava Peninsula, where its six, distinctly Northern botanicals, are hand-picked, and whose colour is the yellow of cloudberry syrup.

My travelling companion and I found Ungava in the liquor store in Collingwood, Ontario and pounced on a bottle.

We were thrilled to see the label was written in English and Cree, and that the six botanicals included some old favourites from the boreal forest — Labrador tea, juniper, rosehips, and cloudberries.

We decided a gin and tonic would provide the best environment for the gin to shine, and went to four different stores in search of Schweppes tonic, our favourite brand. At home, we poured the yellow liquid over ice in a tall glass, added tonic and a twist of lemon, sniffed, sipped, and prepared to be amazed.

Oh, the disappointment!

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iniscent of tundra and forest, a harsh, bitter aftertaste rushed in to ruin the experience. We both put down our drinks.

“I think we just wasted $35,” said my fellow taster.

I’ve been trying to figure out what could’ve gone wrong with this great gin idea. Is it a distillation problem or a recipe problem?

I don’t know. But I do know that some Northern botanicals, like juniper, Labrador tea, and rosehips have a bitter aftertaste that must be mitigated with other ingredients.

Yukon Brewing had a similar problem with Solstice, its spirit infused with rosehips, sage, and raspberries. It’s great liquor to cook with but not so great alone in the glass. It’s a puzzler, and beyond my scope to solve.

In the meantime I had about 750 mL of Northern gin that needed a fix.

The answer came from a fruit stand on a country road near Collingwood: juicy, sweet Ontario strawberries, picked that day. I remembered James Maltby at the Woodcutter’s Blanket in Whitehorse had infused gin with strawberries in preparation for International Negroni Week.

So I combined gin and berries, waited four days, decanted the now rose-coloured drink, and fashioned a strawberry Martini.

Well.

The initial burst of strawberry was beautiful, but then that bitterness came creeping in as the ice melted and the gin opened up, and all pleasure evaporated.

The moral of the story is, to build a great, infused spirit at home you need a great base spirit. And to build a great base spirit you have to get the process and the recipe right.

Ungava, to my mind, needs to do some tweaking.

Experiment with strawberryinfused gin, but start with Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire or even Hendrik’s. And if you add some precious wild strawberries, just coming into season now, your infusion will be fantastic.

Miche Genest is sometimes disappointed. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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ational Hot Dog Day approaches on July 23.

Those who celebrate will most likely be found grilling hot dogs on the barbeque or over a fire.

Die-hard hot dog lovers may opt to make their own. In the Yukon there are opportunities to experiment with local game recipes.

Regardless of what you use to make your hot dog, the idea of a hot dog is genius. A tasty sausage that can be topped with anything and stuffed in a warm, fresh bun — you really can’t get any better than that. And if you don’t feel like cooking it yourself, you can find a hot dog stand or truck — and still get your meal at a cheap price.

For those who are vegetarian, there are veggie dogs, which usually have soy powder as the staple ingredient. For a while it seemed the hot dog industry could appease both diet styles. Then came the rumours about soy: it causes breast cancer, it messes with a woman’s estrogen, it can reduce fertility, etc.

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thing t h a t has the soft meaty texture of a hot dog without a binder and if you want something without meat or a protein powder, you need to be creative. And creativity in this department has spawned the carrot dog.

For vegans, your stars may have just aligned. The carrot dog is very different than a veggie dog; it is free of any soy or animal products.

So, how does it work? It’s quite simple actually; the carrot is the “hot dog”.

You peel a carrot and boil it whole for seven to 10 minutes.

Then put it in a pan with oil and spices and sear it until it’s golden brown. Then you grab a vegan bun (or a regular bun if you are not doing the vegan thing), place it inside and garnish as you wish. If you would like to add a gourmet look to your carrot dog, the latest trend is baking it in a long and narrow croissant-like bun with a green lettuce leaf sticking out of the top end. For the grill mas-

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ters, you can stick the carrot on a skewer, grill, then slide it off into a bun.

If you are a vegan or vegetarian you will probably enjoy this, for the folks who like their franks big and beefy, I don’t think a carrot dog will cut it.

You could argue that hot dogs are meant to be meaty and juicy and anything else is not worth the “dog” suffix. But vegans can always argue that they will likely never have cholesterol problems.

Perhaps it’s best to refrain from judgments and embrace hot dogs in whichever way they come.

And since July 23 is National Hot Dog Day, have your carrot and eat it too.

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YUKON CULINARY FESTIVAL THURSDAY JULY 30th, 2015

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3pm – 7pm Fireweed Community Market

9pm – 11:30pm Tastes of the Klondike Spend an evening touring some of Dawson City’s finest eating establishments as visiting chefs and local chefs team up to deliver some mouthwatering dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

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Take a stroll around the local market to check out the selection of local produce, cheeses, breads and other fresh edibles harvested and produced in and around Whitehorse. For more information on the market (which runs Thursday and Saturday in the summer), please visit the Fireweed Community Market’s website: http://www.fireweedmarket.ca/ 7pm – 10pm Welcome Picnic at the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site Join Air North and Yukon Brewing for a picnic in the park in front of the historic sternwheeler, the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site. Come dressed for this fun northern picnic in your finest white frock, or in your best (period formal or formal) Yukon attire, and revel in the abounding food and fun, Yukon style. We invite you to be seated at a picnic table under the main tent, or to bring your own table, chair, blankets or whatever you need to be comfortable on the grounds under the evening sun!

Air North Chef Sarah Paton-Murray, Edible Canada’s Eric Pateman and Sydney Celebrity Chef Chris Irving will put on an epic Yukon inspired Picnic Buffet including a spit roasted Elk to enjoy with beverages from Yukon Brewing. Live music and dancing will follow dinner.

$60 per person. This event is licensed with a cash bar.

FRIDAY JULY 31st, 2015 (Dawson City)

10am – 3pm Vodka & Greens at the Top of the World Golf enthusiasts are welcome to start their day one of the world’s most northern golf courses with 9 holes of fun! After golfing, you will have an opportunity to tour the Klondike Vodka Distillery and enjoy a truly Yukonic cocktail made from locally sourced ingredients, and take in an interactive cooking demonstration as chef and author Michele Genest prepares a Klondike inspired lunch.

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$100 per person. Ticket price includes lunch, one Yukonic cocktail, green fee, club and pull cart rental. Lunch only tickets may be purchased for $30.

6:30pm – 7:30pm Sour Toe Cocktail Aperitif The most interesting way you’ll ever “kick off” a night of culinary experiences. (Convene at the Downtown Hotel) 7:45pm – 8:45pm Cocktail Reception at the Palace Grand

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$90 per person. Ticket price includes one appetizer and one Yukon Brewing and/or Yukon Spirits beverage pairing at each establishment.

SATURDAY AUGUST 1st, 2015 (Dawson City)

10am – 5pm Dawson City Farmer’s Market Drop by the local Dawson Farmer’s Market to see the amazing foods that are grown and produced in the Klondike region and used in the kitchens of local restaurants.

7pm – 10pm Dinner at the Commissioner’s Residence Dawson Chefs will collaborate on a menu with Edible Canada’s Eric Pateman and Sydney Celebrity Chef Chris Irving to create a succulent dinner of Northern cuisine at this elegant residence, restored by Parks Canada. Guests will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with locals while sharing stories of their Yukon experiences. Formal, fun and frivolous…this is an evening you will not want to miss! $75 per person. This event is licensed with a cash bar.

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SUNDAY AUGUST 2nd, 2015 (Whitehorse)

7pm – 10pm Feast of Farms at Rivendell Farms Whitehorse’s best chefs have collaborated on a menu with Yukon’s gourmet chef and author Michele Genest, Sydney Celebrity Chef Chris Irving and Edible Canada’s Chef Eric Pateman to create the ultimate farm feast where you will dine in the middle of the fields from which the chefs drew their inspiration. This evening will feature sustainable and mind blowing vegetables and meat from throughout the region. Let the flavours of the Yukon take you to levels you never even knew existed!

$75 per person. This event is licensed with a cash bar.

Take a trip back in time and celebrate a night on the town as they would have in 1899 in Parks Canada’s Palace Grand Theatre. The cocktail reception is open exclusively to Tastes of the Klondike ticket holders. This event is licensed with a cash

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Hot Dogs

Patrick Singh’s hot dog stand is in its eighth year as a summertime fixture on Main Street Main Street hot dog hawker, Patrick Singh, says for some people hot dogs are just a platform for condiments

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by Ken Bolton

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fter closing his nightspot, Paddy’s Place, for the first time, Patrick Singh wasn’t sure what his next business venture would be.

“I was lying on my couch one afternoon, and the words ‘hot dogs’ popped into my head,” he says.

Unfortunately, he had no idea where to find a hot dog cart.

Fortunately, he had a friend named Mark Luttehaus, whose girlfriend’s father happened to be dating a woman who used to ply hot dogs in front of the Capital Hotel on Main Street and had a cart for sale.

Thus it was that Mark and Paddy’s hot dog empire made its debut in the summer of 2008 at the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue in Whitehorse.

“At the time we started, there were no other carts on the street, so it wasn’t very difficult to get that spot,” Singh says.

“There was one gentleman who was out late at night at that time, but the City has a bylaw that doesn’t allow carts to operate after 11:00 o’clock, so he just basically gave up.”

The two entrepreneurs had what was then considered a prime location, and a product that had stood the test of time throughout North America.

“Everybody loves a hot dog on a nice, sunny day. It’s quick, it’s tasty, and I think it’s in our genetic memory to eat food that comes off a grill,” he says.

“The hot dog is not just a food, it’s also a concept, you know?

When we open up every year, people are happy to see us, because they see us as a symbol of spring arriving. So it’s more than just a food product, it’s symbolic of something.”

Despite dispensing thousands and thousands of bun-encased wieners over the years, Singh recognizes that many customers still consider the “dog” one of life’s guilty pleasures.

“Sometimes I think it’s not the hot dog people are after, it’s all the condiments they get to put on there. The sauerkraut, the relish, the cheese, the onions. The hot dog is just a vehicle for that.

Sometimes you can’t even see the hot dog, because it’s buried,” he chuckles.

“I have inwardly groaned sometimes when I’ve seen people load these things on. As long as they enjoy it, I’m happy, but I couldn’t eat that much relish and mustard myself. My stomach would revolt.”

Singh admits having a soft spot for kids, whose tastes tend to be more basic.

“They’ll come and get a hot dog and all they want is a bit of ketchup on it. That’s a hot dog purist,” he says.

Singh says American tourists are happy to see a traditional food favourite on the streets of Whitehorse, but often aren’t familiar with the hot dog’s thick-skinned cousin, the smokie.

“I guess they’re used to having sausages. I do get Germans who come by who are a bit puzzled because we don’t have the bratwurst and stuff for them, but we’re working on that.”

Singh says he fields requests for veggie dogs “a lot” from some consumers.

“But, you know, they just can’t match the taste and flavour of a hot dog. The vegetarian companies have yet to come up with a suitable replacement, I guess.”

While the common hot dog remains a staple at ball games, festivals, family outings, and backyard barbecues, Singh admits it’s not as popular as it once was. The success of chains such as Japadog also indicates the basic dog is undergoing a transformation.

As taste buds change, Singh (who has been operating solo since Luttehaus landed a government job) has diversified his menu to include bison and caribou burgers, but is always exploring other options.

“I finally fixed my deep fryer, so we’re offering French fries now.

I’m thinking of doing some Mexican churros (a sweet, fried-dough pastry), and maybe coming out with some new ideas,” he says.

“Poutine is hugely popular, so I wouldn’t mind doing poutine. I’d just have to figure out the logistics of it.”

Far from being resenting competition, Singh is enthusiastic about the growing diversity of street food in Whitehorse.

“When I started, there was just a hot dog cart, and I think there was the Flying Pisces, with fish.

Now we have burritos, we have In-

dian food, we have Thai food, we have grilled cheese sandwiches,” he notes.

“We have the Garlic a GoGo guy, and I think there’s even more coming on, so it’s time for this sort of thing.”

After eight years in the same location, Singh is open to the idea of changing venues.

“I think what the City is doing with the waterfront is just great.

It’s becoming a really vibrant, great area to be in.”

His dream spot, though, is reflected in an idea he floated during a couple of unsuccessful runs for city council — closing off a block or two of Main Street to vehicle traffic, from the White Pass building to either Second or Third Avenue.

“It would be a great thing for the city in the summer months, to have vendors and buskers and artists out there. So I’m hoping that will come to fruition one day.”

Ken Bolton cheerfully admits one of his guilty pleasures is that first hot dog of the season, smothered in condiments.

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Sips and Stogies with Angela Szymczuk

What’s Up Yukon’s editorial staff reminds you that tobacco can be harmful in all its forms.

Willy Wonka and the Cigar Factory?

W e all know the story of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. I can’t help but wonder what it would be like if Mr. Wonka had a secret room that produced fine cigars.

I imagine the room would have the scents of chocolate, butter, baking spices, and the room would be free from Oompa Loompa-related distractions; I could do with out their witty satirical sing songs.

If Wonka made cigars they would have to be perfect. But maybe he wouldn’t make them at the chocolate factory. Maybe he would be concerned with cross contamination, so perhaps he would outsource a tobacco field far away from the chocolate factory and send his Oompa Loompa clan to tend the fields and roll tobacco.

We can’t really know what Wonka would do, but I think the Padilla family has a pretty good idea. Known as a boutique cigar company, Padilla has created a cigar that would definitely meet Wonka’s approval. I have heard many great things about Padilla Reserva; now the time has come to try one.

The Padilla family has been dabbling in cigars since the 1940’s.

Now, they produce high quality cigars that have worldwide popularity.

To pair with this cigar I have selected Jack Daniels Honey (JDH).

I have had this before, so I know what to expect — a smooth whiskey with a well-balanced honey taste.

With Padilla Reserva, the first thing I notice is the label. The face of an intelligent and intense lion sits in the center. It kind of reminds me of Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia; you never really knew what he was thinking. And in this case, I am not sure what the lion has to do with the cigar name. But then again, not all cigar labels make sense.

The size I have is 5.5 X 50 and is a box press — meaning the sides have been gently pressed to make them squarer. After clipping the cap and lighting, I start to taste a vanilla coffee flavour. This then drifts into a spice coffee flavour.

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with this cigar, but then again, JDH goes well with anything. Fortunately, the honey taste is not overly sweet.

The second third of the cigar picks up some chocolate and then goes further. At this point the Padilla tastes like chocolate fudge.

A tribute to Willy Wonka perhaps?

This taste continues until the last third. More coffee, spice, and chocolate rounds out the rest of the stick.

Overall this cigar was enjoyable — solid prominent flavours, not overly complex. Personally I would have enjoyed it more without the spice taste.

Going back to Wonka. If he made cigars, Padilla Reserva would be wrapped in that famous Wonka Bar wrapper and dubbed, Wonka Stick. The label would probably be redone to feature a classic head-

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shot of Wonka in his orange top hat and sly grin. Maybe he would have kept a hidden tasting room outside of the factory, which would swap out chocolate waterfalls and candy flowers for amber liquors and large leather lounge chairs.

As for the Oompa Loompas — I don’t think Wonka would ever part with them. But that’s okay; I would sacrifice my sanity for a Padilla.

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Well North with Selene Vakharia

Love Your Liver With non-stop summer festivals, parties, and barbeques, your liver may need a little extra help

W

e usually think of our liver in relation to alcohol, but in reality its relationship to our health is much more complex. The liver is a living organ that processes and filters almost everything that goes into our bodies.

Every day we are bombarded with toxins that have the potential to damage our body. These toxins are everywhere — in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, household cleaners, cosmetics — they’re even produced in our own bodies by bacteria, yeast, and hormones.

Because toxins are impossible to avoid, our bodies are intelligently built to continually detoxify. While there are a few body systems that have a part in this detoxification, the liver plays the starring role. It works hard to filter out these toxins by regularly cleaning our blood, producing bile, and effectively neutralizing and eliminating almost anything that might do harm.

The problem occurs when your liver becomes overloaded and it can no longer effectively detoxify.

Toxins begin to accumulate, triggering headaches, acne breakouts, weight gain, fatigue, inflammatory disorders, and psoriasis. This toxic overload can also render you more sensitive and susceptible to other chemicals and bacteria because your liver can no longer handle them.

Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to keep your liver healthy and strong. With the right support, not only can you help enhance your liver’s detoxification efforts, but you can also help it repair itself.

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Garlic is high is sulphur, which helps the process of eliminating toxins 1. Water (with lemon in it) Drinking water and caffeine-free herbal teas flushes toxins out of your body through urine and regular bowel movements. Adding lemon to your water, especially first thing in the morning, can help promote the liver’s detoxification processes. Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a boost of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can help neutralize toxins.

2. Bitter greens Dandelion leaves, parsley, endive, alfalfa, and rapini all stimulate the liver’s bile production. Bile aids the body in eliminating toxic substances by carrying them to the intestines where they are excreted.

3. Fibre Fibre is needed to bind to toxins in the gut and eliminate them from your system. Without enough fibre, toxic substances can be reabsorbed and re-circulated through your body. Increase your fibre intake with flax seed, chia seeds, quinoa, amaranth, apples (with the peel), and a diet rich in whole grains.

4. Garlic and onions Not only are these foods rich in flavour, they also are high in sulphur.

Sulphur contains compounds that power the process of sulfation, which makes it easier for toxic substances to be eliminated.

5. Milk Thistle Silymarin, a group of flavonoid compounds in milk thistle, helps to protect the liver from damage and enhance its detoxification processes.

When it comes to liver care, a good strategy is one that is balanced and on-going. By including these five simple things in your life, you can make a big difference for your liver and overall health.

Selene Vakharia is a holistic nutritionist, freelance writer, and whole foods cook who loves showing people how easy, fun, and delicious being healthy can be. Contact her with your nutrition questions and concerns via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Time for a Spiritual Check-Up?

Active Interest LISTINGS Tuesday-Saturday Free Guided Nature Hikes - Miles Canyon 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Bridge 867-668-5678 Twohour, easy walking hikes are fun for nature enthusiasts, hikers and families alike. Learn about the Gold Rush, First Nations history, geology, plants, animals and so much more!

The hikes will run rain or shine.

Wed, Jul 15 Rotary Centennial Bridge 10th Anniversary Party 12:00 PM Rotary Centennial Bridge Join dignitaries from the Government of Canada, Yukon Energy Corporation and the Rotary Clubs of Whitehorse for banner unveiling, cake cutting and leisurely Millennium Trail Fun Walk Wed, Jul 15 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jul 15 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Jul 15 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jul 15 Wildlife Rocks - How geology makes Yukon Wildlife Preserve home 6:00 PM Yukon Wildlife Preserve This combination bus and hiking tour will highlight the geologic features of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.

Free Tour. 24 seats available: email Jake@ yukonwildlife.ca to reserve a seat in advance Wed, Jul 15 Stand Up Paddle-Fit 6:30 PM Long Lake Rentals available all day, everyday.

Please register for all programs at sup@ supyukon.ca or call 867-335-9787.

Wed, Jul 15 3 Gun Tactical 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 15 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 15 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Thu, Jul 16 Stand Up Paddle-Yoga 5:30 PM Long Lake Rentals available all day, everyday. Please register for all programs at sup@supyukon.ca or call 867-335-9787.

Thu, Jul 16 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jul 16 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 633-5671

Thu, Jul 16 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Fri, Jul 17 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Jul 17 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Jul 18 Downhill Mountain Biking 12:00 PM Mount Sima The chairlift will be running from 12-5pm those dates. Helmets are mandatory, as is a fully functional mountain bike of course!

Sat, Jul 18 Stand Up Paddle Yukon Community Paddle (SUPY CP) 5:00 PM Long Lake All Skill Levels Welcome! Anyone with their own SUP board, canoe, kayak are always welcome at no charge. Equipment rentals available for fee. Come meet some new friends and the community Sat, Jul 18 Celebrate International Women’s Dive Day - in Whitehorse! 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre 867-332-0351 Join divers all around the world in celebrating PADI International Women’s Dive Day! Sun, Jul 19 Downhill Mountain Biking 12:00 PM Mount Sima The chairlift will be running from 12-5pm those dates. Helmets are mandatory, as is a fully functional mountain bike of course!

Sun, Jul 19 Stand Up Paddle-SUP & Soak Tour 12:00 PM Yukon River Rentals available all day, everyday. Please register for all programs at sup@supyukon.ca or call 867335-9787.

Sun, Jul 19 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Jul 19 Restricted Firearms Safety Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Jul 20 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jul 20 Long Range Benchrest 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Jul 20 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jul 20 Challenger Sport Soccer Camp 8:00 AM WLSS Soccer Field 536-8020 Tue, Jul 21 Knee High Nature #5 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring your youngsters out for a different naturebased activity each week.

Tue, Jul 21 Velocity practice 4:30 PM Biathlon Range

Wellness LISTINGS Wed, Jul 15 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul 15 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jul 15 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, Jul 15 Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary 633-3715 Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky Wed, Jul 15 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness; diet and nutrition; reincarnation and karma; biodynamic gardening; esoteric development; evolution of consciousness; deepening understanding of the human, and more.

Thu, Jul 16 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Fri, Jul 17 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jul 18 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sat, Jul 18 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Sun, Jul 19 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes. After that we recite a chant (in English), have tea and a snack, and present a short Zen reading for discussion.

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Mon, Jul 20 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon, Jul 20 shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jul 20 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon, Jul 20 Challenger Sport Soccer Camp 8:00 AM WLSS Soccer Field 536-8020 Tue, Jul 21 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Tue, Jul 21 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, Jul 22 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul 22 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jul 22 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, Jul 22 Baked 1 miler 6:00 PM Spook Creek Station 633-5671 Run from Spook Creek to the Old Fire Hall.

Wed, Jul 22 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness; diet and nutrition; reincarnation and karma; biodynamic gardening; esoteric development; evolution of consciousness; deepening understanding of the human, and more.

Thu, Jul 23 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor

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Tue, Jul 21 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Tue, Jul 21 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Jul 21 Intro to Stand Up Paddle 6:30 PM Chadburn Lake Rentals available all day, everyday. Please register for all programs at sup@supyukon.ca or call 867-335-9787.

Tue, Jul 21 Trap Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 22 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jul 22 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Jul 22 Baked 1 miler 6:00 PM Spook Creek Station 633-5671 Run from Spook Creek to the Old Fire Hall.

Wed, Jul 22 Board meeting at Laura’s 6:00 PM Biathlon Range Wed, Jul 22 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jul 22 Stand Up Paddle-Fit 6:30 PM Long Lake Rentals available all day, everyday.

Please register for all programs at sup@ supyukon.ca or call 867-335-9787.

Wed, Jul 22 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 22 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Thu, Jul 23 Stand Up Paddle-Yoga 5:30 PM Long Lake Rentals available all day, everyday. Please register for all programs at sup@supyukon.ca or call 867-335-9787.

Thu, Jul 23 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jul 23 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Thu, Jul 23 YTG-Parks 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Fri, Jul 24 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Jul 24 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary

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Community EVENTS Atlin Wednesdays Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

Beaver Creek Thu, Jul 16 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 16 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 16 Baseball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Fri, Jul 17 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 18 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 18 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 18 Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 18 Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sun, Jul 19 Baseball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 20 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 20 Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 20 Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Jul 21 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Tue, Jul 21 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Tue, Jul 21 Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Wed, Jul 22 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

Carcross Thu, Jul 16 Adult Swim! 12:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool No Children Please Thu, Jul 16 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 8673993321 Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members Thu, Jul 16 Public Swim! 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Sunday To Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays Thu, Jul 16 Community Pool Party and BBQ 6:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Enjoy the water and the hot food!

Thu, Jul 16 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Jul 16 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sun, Jul 19 St. Saviour’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-6683129 Sun, Jul 19 AquaFit 11:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Sun, Jul 19 Adult Swim! 12:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool No Children Please Sun, Jul 19 Public Swim! 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Sunday To Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays Mon, Jul 20 Adult Swim! 12:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool No Children Please Mon, Jul 20 AquaFit 12:30 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Mon, Jul 20 Public Swim! 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Sunday To Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays Tue, Jul 21 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM The Old Daycare Tue, Jul 21 Barbecue Tuesday 11:30 AM St. Saviour’s Church 668-5530 Barbecue to raise funds for The Whitehorse Food Bank and Nepal Restoration (through PWRDF Anglican Outreach). Hamburger or Hotdog $5.00 (includes all the trimmings and tea, coffee or juice).

Tue, Jul 21 Adult Swim! 12:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool No Children Please Tue, Jul 21 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 8673993321 Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members Tue, Jul 21 Public Swim! 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Sunday To Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays Tue, Jul 21 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Jul 21 Tlingit Design Course 6:00 PM Carcross Carving Shed Lead Carver Keith Wolfe-Smarch is giving a course in traditional Tlingit design for members of C/TFN. This will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. See you at the Carving Shed!

Tue, Jul 21 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Jul 22 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Jul 22 Adult Swim! 12:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool No Children Please Wed, Jul 22 AquaFit 12:30 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Wed, Jul 22 Public Swim! 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Sunday To Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays Wed, Jul 22 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Jul 22 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building

Dawson City Art Show: Until July 25 “ The World Inside” Opening 8:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture In the odd gallery. Diane Bos, Lea Bucknell, Bob Jickling, Ernie Kroeger, Donald Lawrence , Holly Ward & Kevin Schmidt AKA Desire Machine, Mike Yuhasz, Andrew Wright Curated by Lance Blomgren Thu, Jul 16 Art FUN! For Kids (6-9 years) 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come to Art FUN! to make and learn about art, play games and most importantly...have tons of fun!!

Thu, Jul 16 The Galacticats 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Thu, Jul 16 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 16 Toddler Painting 11:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Bring your toddler and have them paint!

Thu, Jul 16 Community BBQ lunch 12:00 PM Dawson City Enjoy great food in the sun!

Thu, Jul 16 Bannock Making 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 16 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance.

Thu, Jul 16 Yoga with Anna 6:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come and do some relaxing yoga! For more details, please email.

Fri, Jul 17 The Galacticats 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri, Jul 17 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Fri, Jul 17 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jul 17 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jul 17 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Jul 17 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Fri, Jul 17 Harmonica George 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel in the Tavern Fri, Jul 17 Guided Hike on Goldensides 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 18 Dawg Daze of Summer Tournament and Percy deWolfe Fundraiser Dawson City Golf Course Sat, Jul 18 Special Parks Day Hike to Surfbird Mountain! 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 18 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat, Jul 18 Parks Day Potluck Supper 6:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 18 Parks Day Music Coffee House 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 18 Stretch-9 And Alfy’O 8:00 PM Westminster Hotel Opening performance by 86 Young Gunz Sat, Jul 18 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 9:00 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance.

Sun, Jul 19 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sun, Jul 19 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Jul 19 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sun, Jul 19 Mad Hatter Tee Party Dawson City Golf Course Mon, Jul 20 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Mon, Jul 20 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 20 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 20 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance.

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Mon, Jul 20 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-9935370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Mon, Jul 20 Yukon Girls Rock Camp Dawson City 1-867-993-5584 Girls age 9-15 will learn how to rock out with various workshops dealing with playing and writing music!

Tue, Jul 21 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Jul 21 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Tue, Jul 21 Yukon Girls Rock Camp Dawson City 1-867-993-5584 Girls age 9-15 will learn how to rock out with various workshops dealing with playing and writing music!

Wed, Jul 22 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Wed, Jul 22 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For more info or to register for classes, please contact Joanne Van Nostrand through email.

Wed, Jul 22 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-9935370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latininspired workout!

Wed, Jul 22 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Wed, Jul 22 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Wed, Jul 22 Yukon Girls Rock Camp Dawson City 1-867-993-5584 Girls age 9-15 will learn how to rock out with various workshops dealing with playing and writing music!

Thu, Jul 23 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 23 Bannock Making 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 23 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance.

Thu, Jul 23 Colin Stetson live in concert 7:30 PM Palace Grand Theatre Colin is a touring member of Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre and Bon Iver, but will doing a solo performance of circular breathing, polyphonics, and mind blowing wind work.

Thu, Jul 23 Dawson City Music Festival Dawson City 867-993-5584 Music from around the world are coming here and we want you to come and listen and dance with us!

Thu, Jul 23 Yukon Girls Rock Camp Dawson City 1-867-993-5584 Girls age 9-15 will learn how to rock out with various workshops dealing with playing and writing music!

Faro Daily Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request.

Thu, Jul 16 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 16 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School Thu, Jul 16 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

Thu, Jul 16 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 17 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 17 Kids Games 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-11. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, Jul 17 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 17 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 17 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, Jul 17 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 17 Faro Golf Tournament Faro Golf Course 867-994-3199 Annual Scramble format golf tournament. Teams of 4 people..

Sat, Jul 18 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Sun, Jul 19 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jul 19 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 9942442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Jul 21 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 21 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Tue, Jul 21 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge Wed, Jul 22 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

Wed, Jul 22 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wed, Jul 22 Faro Market 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 867-994-2728 Ext 5 Handmade crafts and art, garden grown produce, and homemade baked products Wed, Jul 22 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wed, Jul 22 Elizabeth Deveau 7:00 PM Faro Bible Chapel Thu, Jul 23 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 23 Bocce Tournament 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center or we’ll have a Cribbage Tournament if there’s bad weather Thu, Jul 23 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

Thu, Jul 23 Fireside Chat and Bocce Tournament 5:30 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center 1-867-994-2288 Enjoy an evening with Tourists and Locals, Storytelling by the Campfire, Hot Dogs and Bocce Tournament Thu, Jul 23 Fireside Chats 7:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Talk about the surrounding nature and the animals that live in it.

Thu, Jul 23 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Haines Junction Thu, Jul 16 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jul 16 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul 16 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 6347207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Fri, Jul 17 Coffee House Music 4:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli northern musicians perform on the deck, for free! Listen to some great music while enjoying some coffee!

Fri, Jul 17 Jamm’in Salmon with Fawn Fritzen & Daniel Janke 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli 867.634.2867 Delicious salmon dinner & Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine. Dancing encouraged so bring your dancing shoes!

Fri, Jul 17 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 6347207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sat, Jul 18 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 6347207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sun, Jul 19 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jul 20 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 21 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 21 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Tue, Jul 21 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 6347207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Wed, Jul 22 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Thu, Jul 23 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jul 23 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul 23 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 6347207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Marsh Lake Wed, Jul 15 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri, Jul 17 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights last Friday of each month Fri, Jul 17 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jul 18 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jul 19 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Jul 21 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jul 21 Yoga With Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Wed, Jul 22 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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

Mt. Lorne Wed, Jul 15 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jul 16 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Fri, Jul 17 Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Sun, Jul 19 Eleventh Annual Mount Lorne Mis-Adventure Cross-Country Run 10:00 AM Mt. Lorne Fire Hall 668-2413 21 km run approx.

Wed, Jul 22 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jul 23 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Old Crow Thu, Jul 16 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jul 19 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Thu, Jul 23 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Tagish All events held at the Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 or 399-3407 Sun, Jul 19 Pancake Breakfast! 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre Once per month everyone welcome Tue, Jul 21 Nordic Walking Group 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call Centre for meeting location as it varies week to week Wed, Jul 22 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 22 Tagish Community Market 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 22 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Teslin Sun, Jul 19 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jul 19 Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Jul 19 Carpet Bowling with the Seniors 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 22 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 22 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Jul 22 Softball at Diamond Field 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Softball at the Diamond fields starting on Wednesday June 17 and every Sunday and Wednesday thereafter.

Wed, Jul 22 Biking Group 7:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building Thu, Jul 23 Teslin Lake Bird Observatory 7:00 AM Teslin Campground Get up close and personal with a variety of migrating birds while watching the bird banders at work.

Watson Lake Thu, Jul 16 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 16 Community BBQ 5:00 PM Wye Lake Park Enjoy some great food in the sun!

Thu, Jul 16 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 18 Watson Lake Arts In The Park: Madi Dixon 12:00 PM Wye Lake Park Lunch, farmers market and listen to live music!

Sun, Jul 19 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Jul 19 Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

Mon, Jul 20 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 23 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 23 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

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Hot Hotdog Destiny Dogs

by Jason Westover

O

n July 4 my family headed to Skagway for the Independence Day celebra-

tion.

Since I was about to write a piece for the WUY Hot Dog Issue, I thought, “What a great way to sample the Americana hot dog culture and stuff myself with delicious mystery meat.”

We arrived just in time to catch the parade. It was small, but jovial. We then hit the street fair, making our way past the basketball toss, Scottish pipers, and the racing kids. The air was filled with awesome smells of fresh bread

and fried onions, and even though it was only 10:30 a.m., my mind was screaming for a juicy American-sized dog.

Sugar Mama’s, who has a store on Fifth and one on Main, was the first booth ready for wiener business. The dogs served were plump and juicy. We bought one, sat on some grass, and shared it with my daughter, Emily. I wanted to ask the server where they got their meat, but sometimes ignorance is best when eating street food.

Maybe it was the celebration or that I purposely had a small breakfast, but that hot dog slipped

down my throat like a delicious Yukon beer on a smoking hot day.

I now had the bloodlust for all things wiener, and was wondering where that mammoth American foot-long was.

Unfortunately there seemed to be no super-sized corn dog around.

We made our

way into the mini Skagway Bazaar where I found a little place called The BBQ Shack, which had reindeer dogs on the menu. A reindeer dog is common in the Yukon, but this one was going at a special rate of $1.95.

Always looking for a deal, I anted up.

This dog was equally large and tasty. I ate it alone, and as the sun beamed down on me, I started sweating in that weird way your body sweats when you’re overheating and stuffed to the top.

Meat sweats.

It took two large hot dogs to fill me up and it was only 11:00 a.m.

Suddenly, all I saw were hot dogs; brats from the fire department, large wieners from the Red Onion Saloon, bison dogs from The Sippin’ Sasquatch. Cruise shippers were chowing down left and right.

Then I found the ultimate cherry on my wiener sundae. I

Hot dog selfie, with Emily

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The brave hot dog competitors witnessed a hot dog eating competition, and that’s how I envision Fourth of July.

The competitors were fierce and determined, especially one girl who went by the name Prize Pony. I watched her stuff dogs in her mouth like there was no tomorrow, dipping them in ranch dressing and water for ten whole minutes. I got heartburn just watching.

Finally after 11 downed dogs, Prize Pony avoided the twominute throw up rule and won the competition.

As I left Skagway, I knew in my heart that next year I should — nay, I must — be in that competition.

It is my hot dog destiny.

Jason Westover’s quest is endless. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Just a 2 ½ hour drive from Whitehorse Fun Ways To Enjoy Skagway ü Shop to your hearts content ü Visit Skagway City Museum Summer Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM-5 PM, Sat: 10 AM-5 PM, Sun: 10 AM-4 PM ü See the Days of 98 Show on Broadway ü Take the Red Onion 15 minute Brothel Tour ü Take a Walking Tour with a Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Ranger. ü Visit Jewell Gardens and Glass Blowing ü Take a walk out to the Gold Rush Cemetery

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Marathon Man

Our resident masochist prepares for the Yukon River Trail Marathon

by Alexander Weber

The last hill — what a doozie; Schwatka Lake to my left

I

n a half-a-month I will run my first trail marathon, and my second marathon overall.

The Yukon River Trail Marathon takes place on Sunday, August 2. I can already imagine going to work the next day with wobbly nonfunctioning legs and hips that feel supported by twigs.

The full trail length is 42.2 km, starting and ending at Rotary Peace Park. Only a couple of kilometres at the very beginning and the very end are on paved surfaces. The rest is dirt, rocks, roots, tripping hazards, logs, mud, detritus, small animals, and spectacular views.

Oh, and roughly 2,500 metres of elevation gain — that’s like running from Riverdale to the summit of Grey Mountain three times.

The route mostly travels along the Yukon River, first along the Millennium Trail, then along the west side of Schwatka Lake (by the float planes), then over Miles Canyon Bridge, through Canyon City along the river, into Chadburn Lake, around Chadden Lake, along the east side of Schwatka, through the hidden lakes — finally finishing on the other half of the Millennium Trail.

The trail is broken up into four sections. Those running the half marathon will run legs one and four. There is also a four-team relay option, in which each athlete runs one leg. In preparation for the race, I have run each section separately, and sometimes a combination of two or three of them together.

This thing has hills; each section has its own mega-beast of a climb, the sight of which makes me weak in the knees and upset in my stomach. The big mama of the hills is almost at the very end.

I can’t figure any way of getting up this thing other than walking — with my arms helping to push my legs down and my lungs working over-time. Maybe it’s just because it’s at the end that it looks so impossible. Taking a look at the elevation profile that resembles a monster’s jagged set of teeth; there are actually two hills in the second section that may be worse.

Here are my own quick and dirty tips for running the race:

PHOTO: Alex Weber - Train for hills and on the trail itself. If you’re reading this now, and haven’t actually done much training, fret not; get outside and run as many crazy hills as you can.

- Pace yourself. The biggest mistake people make when they are at the start line, with adrenaline surging through their bodies, is thinking they’re suddenly invincible, and starting out too fast.

Eventually they lose energy and the will to live.

- I run with a small bottle of water. This way I can drink water before and right after a big hill, without relying on aid stations. I also don’t think sports drinks are effective, but instead run with a small bag of pretzels: these are high on the glycemic index and re-

plenish my electrolytes.

- Know where the aid stations are: fluids at kilometers 4.1, 8, 13.1, 17.3, 21.2, 27, 31.2, 36.3; food at checkpoints 1 (8 km), 2 (17.3 km) and 3 (27 km).

- Familiarize yourself with the course, and where all the big hills are. Pace yourself for these bastards.

- Run with light trail runners, blister-proof socks, and lightweight mini-gators.

I can’t wait to suffer with everyone on August 2nd. And just remember: there’s pizza at the finish line.

Q&A

marathons in Canada/the world?

As in, does the Yukon River Trail Marathon have a reputation for being tough or... seriously beautiful... or anything like that?

A: We were rated by Marathons and Beyond as the second toughest trail marathon in North America.

Of course there are now a lot of ultras that are very tough as well, but we have a good combination of scenery, great trails, and difficulty.

Q: What are some tips you have for someone’s first time running the trail?

A: Personally I think walking the tough hills saves a lot of energy.

Q: Any other tips or suggestions for new runners?

A: Familiarize yourself with the course and watch out for the tree roots.

Q: Has anyone run each year?

A: Not as far as I know. Rob McWilliam, Janet Green, Don White, and Keith Thaxter have all run it ten times or so.

Q: What’s the oldest person who has run it?

A: We have had a few runners over 70.

Q: What’s the fastest time it’s been run?

A: Matias Saari (Alaska) ran 2:45 in 2011. Yukon’s own Logan Roots ran 2:50 minutes in 2012. On the women’s side Denise McHale ran 3:11. Due to course changes not all times are comparable.

I sat down for a virtual coffee with race organizer Ken Sylvester [read: I shot him an e-mail and he wrote me a response] to ask him a few questions about the race: Q: How long has the race been active?

A: Run every year since 1999.

Q: How did it start?

A: Started by a couple of marathoners, Rick Janowicz and Rob McWilliam. They had run in lots of the states and provinces and wanted to bring something distinctive to the Yukon running experience.

Proceeded by the Yukon Gold Marathon that was run around solstice and timed to finish at midnight.

Q: How does the trail compare today to when it first started?

A: The trail has stayed pretty much the same. We did start it in Shipyards Park for a couple of years, but runners wanted more time on the backcountry trails and we returned to Rotary.

Q: What’s the craziest thing that has happened in the 16 years it’s been running?

A: We had one year where there was so much smoke that runners had trouble breathing. We’ve also had a few people coming in to run the marathon the day after running the Juneau Marathon (we’re usually the same weekend).

Q: How does this marathon compare to other famous trail

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