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“When You See Vinyl, You Talk About It”

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laying a show to open for a musician is a first for Whitehorse bornand-raised Patrick Hamilton.

Hamilton says, “I’ve been a professional musician since I was 18,” and he means that he’s been very involved in multiple music projects since that time.

He’s a member of the band Soda Pony, and he co-owns Hamilton Guitars with his dad, Bob. He’s also the sound guy for Arts in the Park.

Hamilton says the set he’ll play on Friday is a side project. He has a solo garage-music-style, unrehearsed act.

He doesn’t make a set list, and he leaves himself open to try new things, as the mood strikes. Like, he might be inspired to do a song from the ‘20s, garage-rock-style, in the middle of the set.

It’s an act that will never be recorded, he says.

He’s opening for Pat LePoidevin, who’s coming back to Whitehorse to re-release a fiveyear-old album on vinyl.

Moonwolves was LePoidevin’s second album — it came into being in the summertime, when “we were getting to the North.”

LePoidevin went to Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. He says that town, on the opposite end of Canada, has weird connections and similarities to Dawson City.

It has to do with the size of the communities — small — as well as the art and music that comes out of them.

He traveled to Dawson in 2010

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Living with Wildlife ................. 2 Pat and Pat ........................... 3 World Famous ........................ 4 Didee & Didoo ....................... 4 Klondike Korner ..................... 5 Garbage Story ......................10 Sips and Stogies ....................12 Quench ...............................13 Goldpanning.........................16 ‘Konlit ................................. 9 Kiting .................................23 Swordfighting .......................24 Wild Pursuits ........................25 Queen’s Corner.....................26

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Pat LePoidevin says pressing vinyl is not about making money. It’s more about sharing an idea. with Matt Sarty, who still lives in Dodge, and performed a showcase at the Dawson City Music Festival.

LePoidevin stayed for the summer and produced Moonwolves. And, although the album was born of the summer, he says it’s something to listen to in the wintertime, in front of a fire.

“The identity of the album belongs in the North.”

The intimacy of the album is a logical fit for a vinyl record, which

LePoidevin says, “allows you to get a lot closer to songs.

“To be able to hold something that size, and watch it play — it really is a new experience.

“It’s like having a book.”

He’s just interested in having his music out to people in a nice medium.

Headless Owl Records, a Whitehorse-based label owned by Andrew Stratis, is pressing a limited number of Moonwolves records.

Each album will come with a digital download.

Pat LePoidevin, preceded by Patrick Hamilton, will play an album re-release show at the Old Fire Hall on Friday, July 3. Tickets are available at Midnight Sun Coffee. Email info@headlessowlrecords.com for more information.

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I’m pleased to report that this power couple will be getting married this summer. The ceremony corresponds with their 15-year anniversary.

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The first jam night that Peggy Hanifan ever hosted was at the Kopper King and that is where we found ourselves on none other than a good old “Thirsty Thursday”.

Barry “Jack” Jenkins moved from Newfoundland to Whitehorse 16 years ago to live with his aunt for a spell. This was after he spent the ‘90s getting a MA in religious studies and a BSC in computer sciences from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

He and Peggy met within six months of his arrival and they have been partners in crime (and jam nights) ever since. Jack is a business analyst for YG, but don’t let his job title fool you; this man has studied Sanskrit and happens to be an excellent origamist. He is also very involved in theatre, both on stage and off.

Peggy Hanifan has called Whitehorse home for 32 years.

She came up from Sault St. Marie, Ontario for a family visit and never left. Something you might not know is that she studied classical guitar as a child. Also, her favourite colour is green and she has been an awesome school bus driver for 14 years.

Most people I know in the Yukon knew my mom before they ever met me; there is no exception here. Peggy and I can’t remember exactly when we met but it was probably in the grocery store while I was impatiently waiting for my mom to keep the cart moving so we could finish shopping in less than three hours.

Jack and I, however, met in the era of Pegasus Wing. We narrowed it down to either the dance floor at the Capital Hotel or the Fireside Room, upstairs at the Yukon Inn, at the fundraising event held there after the old Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters burned down. Friend Called Five also played that night.

Peggy’s favourite band is Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Jack’s more of a Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds kind of guy. Jack actually touched Nick Cave at one of his concerts. Huge fan.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Twice A Day the Whistle Blows I t’s 5:00 and I’m sitting at the table in my summer office which, whenever possible, is our veranda. Seven blocks west and about two north the whistle mounted on the S.S. Keno lets loose with a blast that I can hear very clearly from here.

It’s a tourist season feature, which Parks Canada arranges to sound twice daily, the early blast being at noon. Even locals can be startled by its intensity.

I’ve seen bicyclists and pedestrians beside the sternwheeler suddenly flinch at the sound, even when they know what it is.

Our visitors have even stronger reactions.

This is not a complaint, by the way. Parks started this procedure under the previous superintendent and I think it’s a very nice touch.

For me, of course, it always brings back memories of the onetime ship building town I grew up in back in Nova Scotia. By the time I came along that part of the town’s history had passed and the place boasted three factories that employed most of its people.

There was a gypsum plant, a pulp and paper mill, and another place that specialized in making paper plates. The pulp mill had a whistle that sounded at the start/ end of each of the three shifts, as well as at noon and 9:00 p.m.

In the Annapolis Valley it is pretty much dark by that time, even at the end of June, and that curfew whistle, left over from World War II, I suppose, was the signal that kids under 16 shouldn’t be out on the streets any longer.

The Keno didn’t spend much of its working life in Dawson, being based out of Mayo, it hauled ore on the Stewart River between 1922 and 1953, when it was retired. As the Parks website notes, it was “re-furbished in 1960 and sailed downriver to Dawson where it is managed as a historic site open to the public.”

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When you transfer ownership of a vacation property to anyone other than your spouse, you will trigger a taxable capital gain on the increase in value since you bought the property.

Half the increase in value since 1971 is taxable. (Before 1971, capital gains taxes didn’t exist.) For example, a cottage purchased 20 years ago for $100,000 and worth $500,000 today would generate a $200,000 taxable capital gain. At a marginal tax rate of 45%, that would result in a $90,000 tax liability.

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The whistle on the SS Keno can be heard all over town development of Diamond Tooth Gerties its freight deck was used for some of the same tourist fare that eventually migrated to these buildings.

Damaged in the 1979 flood, it was repaired and brought back into service as part of Parks’ tour offerings around the time of the Gold Rush centennials from 1996 to 1998.

There were other surviving boats, but Dawson’s sternwheeler graveyard is more typical of their fates once the roads took over.

Two of the three in Whitehorse burned, as did the one whose skel-

etal remains still sit in Carcross.

The SS Klondike remains in the capital, and its restoration was accomplished after the proper techniques had been tried out here on the Keno.

The Klondike is the larger of the two vessels, but I don’t think it blows a whistle.

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

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Mon, Jun 29 Fri, Jul 3 Arts in the Park - Helen O’Conor 12:00 PM LePage Park Wed, Jul 1 Thu, Jul 2 Plein Air Festival Multiple Locations Watch artists paint, draw or otherwise create at these locations: Wharf on front street, YAAW, SS Klondike and The Visitor Centre Fri, Jul 3 Reflections Opening Reception 5-7 pm Yukon Art Society Members Arts Underground Fri, Jul 3 Plein Air Festival ART SHOW 5:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Artwork will be on display until July 6 only Mon, Jul 6 Fri, Jul 10 Arts in the Park Jessica Vellenga 12:00 PM LePage Park July 3 - August 1 Reflections Yukon Art Society Members Arts Underground 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!

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Thu, Jul 2 Arts in the Park -The Canucks 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Thu, Jul 2 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, Jul 2 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 2 Fishead Stew 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Thu, Jul 2 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Jul 3 Arts in the Park -Blue Creek 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Fri, Jul 3 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Jul 3 Pat LePoidevin ‘Moonwolves’ vinyl release show, W/ Patrick Hamilton 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Enjoy some amazing live music! Tickets are available at Midnight Sun Coffee.

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Sat, Jul 4 Ragtime with Grant Simpson 5:30 PM Coast High Country Inn Sat, Jul 4 Hamilton Family Band 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat, Jul 4 live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy some fantastic live local music!

Sat, Jul 4 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jul 4 Carl Wolf 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Toronto based performer Karl Wolf will be pumping up the saloon one night only!

Opening act for the event will be MC Turmoil & Riddz Sat, Jul 4 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Jul 5 Deering and Down 2:00 PM Dedman Stage Skagway 907-983-2826 Listen to some amazing live music! Tickets can be bought on site.

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

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Thu, Jul 2 Art Tasters - Create Your Own Tue, Jul 7 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Year Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new 5239 This program is designed to help children medium workshop with two artist to help guide develop a love of stories and reading during the the way. summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Thu, Jul 2 Adaka: Artist Demonstrations be offered! Please call or email to register as 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 50+ space is limited. artists working in tents along the Yukon River.

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Multiple Locations Watch artists paint, draw or Wed, Jul 8 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year otherwise create at these locations: Wharf on Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667front street, YAAW, SS Klondike and The Visitor 5239 This program is designed to help children Centre develop a love of stories and reading during the Thu, Jul 2 Adaka: Kids Korner 11:00 AM summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A crafty and be offered! Please call or email to register as creative space for children under 12. space is limited.

Thu, Jul 2 Adaka: Cultural Presentations Wed, Jul 8 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM & Campfire Stories 11:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child Cultural Centre A deeper exploration of First and have fun with many different activities Nation art culture and traditions. happening every week!

Thu, Jul 2 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year Wed, Jul 8 Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667- PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play 5239 This program is designed to help children some board games with friends or try your develop a love of stories and reading during the singing skills at karaoke! summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will Thu, Jul 9 Art Tasters - Create Your Own be offered! Please call or email to register as Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon space is limited.

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Thu, Jul 2 Adäka Cultural Festival Kwanlin Thu, Jul 9 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Dun Cultural Centre 867.667.7698 The Adäka Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 393-2255 Cultural Festival shines with awesome energy, From stunning jewellery, fine art, and unique arousing inspiration, pride, and excitement crafts to fresh produce, quality prepared foods in the thousands of artists, visitors, and and personal care products. All hand-made, supporters who attend the Festival each year. grown or produced by Yukon artisans.

Fri, Jul 3 YWIM Social 12:00 PM Gr8ful Spud Thu, Jul 9 Team trivia 8:00 PM The This is for the members and board of YWIM Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Test your trivia to get together, catch up, sing some songs, skills! and support each other. Erin Evangeline Fri, Jul 10 FH Collins 60s ReUnion 1:10 PM (Sanderson) from the YWIM board will go early Mt McIntyre Rec Centre (Ski Chalet) 867-633and try to get a table.

5155 All Students & Teachers that were at FH Fri, Jul 3 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA 335Collins in the 1960s 2300 Free introductory swing dance lessons Fri, Jul 10 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA 335(also for advanced) please RSVP and we’ll let 2300 Free introductory swing dance lessons you know the location. Lessons followed by (also for advanced) please RSVP and we’ll let practice to live music. you know the location. Lessons followed by Sat, Jul 4 Whitehorse: Fireweed community practice to live music.

Market 11:00 AM Whitehorse waterfront wharf Sat, Jul 11 Whitehorse: Fireweed community 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and Market 11:00 AM Whitehorse waterfront wharf Weekly Workshops on Saturdays 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and Sat, Jul 4 Dance Improv Show 5:00 PM Weekly Workshops on Saturdays

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Sat, Jul 11 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.

Sun, Jul 12 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 12 Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited.

Tue, Jul 7 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Wed, Jul 8 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.

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Wed, Jul 8 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Wed, Jul 8 Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Jul 2 Adaka: Kids Korner 11:00 AM Wed, Jul 8 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A crafty and Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child creative space for children under 12. and have fun with many different activities Thu, Jul 2 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year happening every week!

Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667- Thu, Jul 9 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year 5239 This program is designed to help children Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667develop a love of stories and reading during the 5239 This program is designed to help children summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will develop a love of stories and reading during the be offered! Please call or email to register as summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will space is limited. be offered! Please call or email to register as Thu, Jul 2 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In space is limited.

3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Thu, Jul 9 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

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Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s Thu, Jul 9 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s interpreters and play Who Dung It? animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Thu, Jul 2 Adäka Cultural Festival Kwanlin interpreters and play Who Dung It? Dun Cultural Centre 867.667.7698 The Adäka Cultural Festival shines with awesome energy, arousing inspiration, pride, and excitement Thu, Jul 2 Art Tasters - Create Your Own in the thousands of artists, visitors, and Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon supporters who attend the Festival each year.

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Sun, Jul 5 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Participants are welcome to use the studio’s interpreters and play Who Dung It? tools and equipment; clay and some tools are Fri, Jul 3 Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of available for purchase. Every Sunday except Riverdale Sat, Jul 4 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In long weekends. $5/hour.

Mon, Jul 6 Bear Safety Training 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Northern Safety Network Yukon (867)663-6672 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Sat, Jul 4 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Learn how to be safe in bear country with these half day courses! Please call to register for the Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s course. animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable Tue, Jul 7 Art Tasters - Create Your Own interpreters and play Who Dung It? Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon Sun, Jul 5 Get the Dirt on Dirt! 2:00 PM Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Join us for a medium workshop with two artist to help guide mock-dig and discover how archaeologists the way. use layers in the earth to date fossils and understand the past. Registration isn’t required. Tue, Jul 7 Brave New Words 7:00 PM All ages are welcome, but children aged 7 and Rah Rah Gallery On open mic for writers or storytellers. Usually there is a live musician under must be accompanied by an adult. hosting, too. Also espresso, wine and beer Sun, Jul 5 Family Games Drop-In 3:00 PM available to buy.

Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Jul 5 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Tue, Jul 7 YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable meet some fellow makers interpreters and play Who Dung It? Wed, Jul 8 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM Mon, Jul 6 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how to MacBride Museum Explore MacBride train your dog to track. Will be held around Museum’s animal gallery with one of our Whitehorse. knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Mon, Jul 6 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. Thu, Jul 2 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.

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Measures Organization Prospective hams are Tue, Jul 7 Knee High Nature #3 10:30 AM welcome.

Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based Thu, Jul 9 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church activity each week.

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This was a recent Wednesday, around 11:37 a.m. My co-workers and I answered the call from the City of Whitehorse to spend one hour picking up garbage around our worksite.

This was the “let’s go make Whitehorse beautiful” call of duty.

There was no lack of junk to pick up around our parking lot and along the river trail behind Spook Creek Station. Crocuses are not the only species to flourish in the spring, garbage does too.

I like to think where there is garbage there is treasure. And I was not disappointed. A perfectly good woman’s winter jacket, car keys, an insulated beer mug, and a ten inch-long kitchen knife were all found during the garbage hunt.

What is garbage anyway?

Sometimes, somebody’s garbage is someone else’s Holy Grail. Free stores at public dumps across the territory are good places to witness this. There, you can find clothing, kitchenware, and furniture. More often than not you can also peek at the dry construction waste pile.

This is where treasure can really be found.

Trash also reflects what we eat.

Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are, one could say.

One of the most collected types of garbage that morning was chip packaging and soft drink containers: junk food.

Just like the potato chips that will quickly be consumed and forgotten, the packaging meets the same fate. We are a consumer society.

Paper was another favourite item. Newspapers, flyers, grocery lists, receipts, they were all there.

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Our litter says something about who we are trash. It goes back to Mother Earth in a reasonable lapse of time compare to a plastic Coca-Cola bottle.

Anyone using an outhouse or going camping will know that toilet paper, for instance, decomposes quite quickly.

At some point during the clean up we came across an area on the bank of the river, tucked in the trees, where apparently someone had made his home. Large chunks of cardboard, old blankets, and plastic bags littered the ground.

A co-worker was already at work, removing plastic and cardboard. At one point I thought the cardboard should be left on site, that someone was probably using it as insulation against the wet and cold ground. Maybe that was a

bed? We finally removed the cardboard and plastic bags, leaving the blankets. Through our eyes, those items were trash, but we could have been wrong.

At the end of that hour-long garbage pickup, all the bags were to be brought to Shipyards Park.

City officials delivered an award to the team with the heaviest pile of bags, followed with a free barbeque.

We didn’t win. The consolation price was far more interesting — a cleaner environment for all. Crocuses included.

Gabrielle Dupont is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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We all know how things are “bigger in Texas”. Alec Bradley knows it.

The American cigar company has been producing cigars for 20 years. With over 15 varieties to choose from, Bradley has quite the following. This year they decided to display a tongue-in-cheek attitude and created a cigar called Texas Lancero.

A Lancero is typically long and thin, however with Alec Bradley a Texas-size Lancero is long and thick. This bad boy boasts a ring gauge size of 70.

In layman terms, this cigar is just less than two inches wide.

A 70-ring gauge is rarely seen.

Most cigars will make 60, but Alec Bradley couldn’t put “Texas” on the label unless it was bigger. The length is seven inches. Combined with the width, this is one behemoth of a cigar.

I decide to pair it with tequila.

I know it’s not made in Texas, but Mexico borders the state, so that’s close enough for me. I am not much of a tequila drinker, but it’s summer, and hot, and tequila on the rocks is looking pretty good right about now. The tequila of choice is Patron Silver Label.

Now that the drink is chosen, I have to figure out how to cut this fat stogie. I happen to have a pair

of scissor-style cigar cutters that I think will open wide enough.

I then take to my trusty pack of matches to light up.

It takes four matches to light this properly. I inhale a few times.

There is a mild spice taste, which is followed by an apricot flavour.

So far, so good.

Now to the tequila.

Some say Patron is not authentic tequila since it is now operated by an American outfit. I say who cares? It’s still made in Mexico.

Besides, any time I have had a sip from Patron, it’s always been good.

The silver label has a very smooth taste, a tad bit of citrus, but you can also taste the agave plant. I’ve had some tequila in the past that was awful; this one is pristine. On ice, the flavour is very crisp. Paired with the Lancero, the flavours balance nicely.

The second-third of the cigar has some notes of wood and black pepper, but nothing overpowering. Alec Bradley could have gone in a lot of directions with this stogie; I feel the flavour wheel they chose was smart.

Given the size, you know it’s going to take at least two hours to finish. If you are going to spend that amount of time committed to one cigar, you want something that takes its time with flavours and gradually blends together.

They did a good job of creating something that is enjoyable to smoke for a long period of time.

The last third picks up more dried fruit flavour with a bit of leather. Regrettably, this is where I end. I’ve neared the two-hour time frame, and I cannot smoke anymore.

But I have no doubt a true Texas cowboy could get through this smoke and still have room for one more.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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Prohibition-style adventures in NYC Canadians voted for Prohibition in a national referendum in 1898, but the federal government left legislation in the hands of the provinces, who often left it in the hands of counties or municipalities who PHOTO: MIche Genest could “opt in” to Prohibition with a plebiscite. In the Yukon, “wet” Doorman and Tippler outside since before the Gold Rush, the Death & Co. in New York “wets” and the “drys” battled it out in three different plebiscites n New York, speakeasy-style between 1916 and 1921. The wets bars are all the rage. Dark, finally won, and you could buy guarded by doormen or hidden booze at government liquor stores behind a “front” establishment in Mayo, Dawson, and Whitehorse. like a hot dog stand or a drug- But you still couldn’t get a drink in store, these modern shrines to the a hotel for another 30 years.

However, these days in New cocktail recall the thrill of illicit York City it’s hard not to find a drinking during Prohibition.

On a recent tour through Har- good cocktail in bars and restaulem, home to hundreds of speak- rants in neighbourhoods across easies in its heyday, our tour the city. But access to the alluring guide, George, illuminated the speakeasies is not assured; they make you work for your cocktail. origin of the term.

First you have to find the place, “That’s the American expression coming in. Speak easy is like, which may be through a door at speak softly. Speak easy when you the back of a Japanese restaurant whisper to the guy behind the in the East Village (Angel’s Share) or tucked away behind a crumbling door, ‘George sent me’”.

In the United States the federal staircase in an alley in the Lower ban on the sale, importation, pro- East Side (The Back Room). Then duction, and transportation of al- you may have to wait a couple of cohol lasted from 1920 until 1933. hours before there’s room for you.

Fortunes were made on the sale Or you might not get in at all.

Why? They don’t like the cut of of illicit booze. Organized crime your jib. flourished.

I like Death & Co. because it’s So did jazz.

John Hammond first heard Billie entirely democratic. Entry is on Holiday sing in a bar on W. 133rd a first-come, first-served basis. street in Harlem, on the block If there’s room, you’re in. If not, between Lenox and Seventh Av- they’ll call you when a space enue — nicknamed “Swing Street” opens up.

On a recent visit to Death & because there were so many jazz clubs. Here, African Americans Co. at 7:30 on a Saturday night my fellow tippler and I lucked out. and white people mixed freely.

Prohibition had some democra- The doorman ushered us in and we watched the room fill up as we tizing effects.

In Canada, Prohibition never nursed our cocktails — a boozy, took hold quite so thoroughly. bourbon-based Hunt and Peck,

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Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.

Stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Light a match over the glass; squeeze orange peel about an inch from the flame so that the oils spark, then drop peel into drink. and a smoky, orange-fragrant, tequila- and-mescal-based Oaxaca Old-Fashioned, a drink now served in bars across the country, but invented here by bartender Phil Ward.

Though the ritual of entry and the dark interior recalls swinging Prohibition days, the experience at Death & Co is highly controlled.

You are not meant to swing. The servers refill your water glass after every sip. And the cocktails celebrate the taste of the spirits, unlike Prohibition cocktails, which were designed to mask bad booze.

Where cocktails are concerned, legal is better.

When we left Death & Co, a couple of older gals in a parked car accosted us. “Excuse me, what is that place? We live here, and we see people going in and out all the time, and we are mystified.”

We explained it was a cocktail bar.

“Is there music?”

No. “Is the décor nice?”

It’s so dark you can’t really tell.

“Well, what is the appeal?”

The cocktails, pretty much.

“Oh, I can’t drink cocktails like I used to. Thank you!”

And they waved and drove away.

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Deering and Down will be performing in the intimate setting of

Skagway Independence Day Celebration

the Glacier Lounge upstairs at the Westmark hotel. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the Skagway News Depot or at the Bonanza bar. Also, you can call Gary Hanson at 983-2826 to purchase a ticket.

Tickets are $20 ($15 for Skagway Arts Council members). The bar opens at 7:00pm and the music starts at 8:00pm. You must be 21 to attend. The Glacier Lounge bar will be open for this concert.

ON JULY 5 Deering and Down will perform an afternoon concert at the

Dedman Stage at Seven pastures park. Music will start at 2:00pm.

Come on out and enjoy this latest event as the Skagway Arts Council continues a summer concert series. At only $5 admission, there’s plenty of room for everyone. The Bonanza Bar will host a beer garden serving your favorite cold beverage. Smart Bus shuttles will be available.

Old fashioned family fun. Includes a Parade, Street Fair & Ducky Derby!

Since 1898 Skagway has celebrated the nation’s birthday in grand style: old-fashioned family fun with a parade that goes up and down Broadway, kids and adult races, egg toss, railroad spike driving contest, tug of war, arm wrestling, horseshoes, slow bike race, and the annual Ducky Derby – 1,000 little plastic duckies pass through two culverts, under railroad tracks, always in danger of getting stuck along the way.

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Plan a trip to Skagway Just a 2 ½ hour drive from Whitehorse More Fun Ways To Enjoy Skagway

YAKUTANIA POINT Time: .................................................................1 hour roundtrip Distance: ............................................... 1.6 miles (2.6 km) roundtrip Rating:................................................................................ Easy Elevation Gain: ....................................................20 feet (6 meters)

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Time: ............................................................. 1- 2 hours roundtrip Distance: ...................... 0.9 miles (1.4 km) to lake and return roundtrip ..........................................3.6 miles (5.8 km) around lake and return Rating: ......................................................................... Moderate Elevation Gain ................................................ 500 feet (150 meters)

ü See the Days of 98 Show on Broadway ü Take the Red Onion 15 minute Brothel Tour

SMUGGLER’S COVE Time: ............................................................. 1-2 hours roundtrip Distance: .................................................2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip Rating: ......................................................................... Moderate Elevation Gain ..................................................100 feet (30 meters)

ü Take a Walking Tour with a Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Ranger. ü Visit Jewell Gardens and Glass Blowing

ICY LAKE AND UPPER REID FALLS Time: ............................................................... 3 hours roundtrip Distance: .................................................6 miles (9.7 km) roundtrip Rating: ......................................................................... Moderate Elevation Gain ................................................ 850 feet (260 meters)

ü Take a walk out to the Gold Rush Cemetery

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Time: ............................................................... 4 hours roundtrip Distance: ............................................... 7 miles (11.2 km) roundtrip Rating: ......................................................................... Moderate Elevation Gain ................................................ 500 feet (152 meters)

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Panning for Glory

July 2, 2015

Gold panners set for the Yukon Championships

PHOTO: courtesy KVA

One average, 100 people enter the Yukon Gold Panning Championships each year

by Gabriela Sgaga

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ukon’s mining heritage will be celebrated this summer in Dawson City. On July 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Yukon Gold Panning Championships will take place at the Waterfront Park on Front Street, offering several levels of competition open to all ages and skills.

The Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) puts on the event. Katie Pearce and Paul Robitaille both work for the KVA and are the main event coordinators. They began a month ahead of time, organizing sponsors and volunteers, as well as gathering all the equipment needed.

The day before the event, both Robitaille and Pearce, along with several volunteers, will set up tents and trailers at the site and fill troughs with water and buckets with dirt for the competition.

“There’s lots of grunt work involved,” says Robitaille.

“We couldn’t do it without the help of sponsors, volunteers, and partners. Lots of people help out.”

“It’s lots of hard work, but it pays off,” adds Pearce.

“People love it.”

On the day of the competition, the KVA will make sure that there are pans available for everyone who needs one. There will experts on-site to teach those that have little-to-no experience, and coaches to assist with tips and advice during competition.

Registration opens early and there are several categories offered.

The Sourdough Open is for those 60 years and over. The Cheechako Open is for those with minimal panning experience; along with inexperienced locals, visitors to the Yukon are encouraged to enter this category. The Klondike Classic is for those using only traditional pans. There are also two youth categories — one for those under 11, and one for those who are 12 to 15.

Then there is the Yukon Open category, open to all Yukon residents 16 years and older. The winner will be given money by the KVA towards a trip to the World Gold Panning Championships, being held this year in Navelgas, Spain. There, they will represent

the Yukon and Canada.

Once everyone is registered, there is a practice area for participants to warm up. After the opening ceremonies and a gold panning demonstration, the competition begins.

Here’s how it works: Panners are given an equal amount of dirt in a bucket. Depending on the category, each bucket will contain five to twelve gold flakes. The participants do not know how much gold they are looking for.

Once the clock starts, contestants will pan until they find gold.

When they are done, they hold up their pan to signal they are finished. The flakes are then put in a vial and the scrutineer will count them to see if the right amount for that category has been found. For every flake that the participant has missed, a three minute time penalty will be added. The winner is determined by the fastest time.

Robitaille points out that even if you don’t win, you still get to keep the gold you’ve found.

“We’ll make sure that everyone finds at least one flake.”

On average, a total of 100 people enter every year.

Diane Schroeder, a local, has been competing since 2008. It all started when Schroeder volunteered to be a timer in 2007.

“I never had any experience,” she says.

But she was interested.

When her friends were given a special, competitive pan by a Norwegian participant at the Worlds, she decided to borrow it and give panning a try. She then went to a local expert to get lessons.

In 2008, she entered the Cheechako category and won. In 2009, she came in second in the Yukon Open and ended up competing at the World Championships, held in Italy that year.

“It was pretty amazing,” she says. “I was hooked after that.”

She has entered every year since and usually places in the top three. There is a trough in her backyard where she practices her speed. She says she’s not obsessed, but is very competitive.

“It’s a rush, it’s fun, and it’s a buzz,” she says with a smile.

“It’s one day once a year and

it’s a treat.”

For those that might not want to participate in the day’s competition, the KVA is offering other events. There will be a historic mining demonstration given by the staff at the Dawson City Museum, a paleontology display, a gold pouring demonstration, and a barbeque.

“It’s all part of our mining heritage and it’s a lovely way to celebrate,” says Pearce of the event.

“It’s going to be a great day.”

For more information on the Yukon Gold Panning Championships on July 4, please contact the KVA at 867-993-5575, or email: kva@dawson.net.

Gabriela Sgaga lives off the grid in her West Dawson cabin with her sled dogs. She enjoys mushing, skijoring and writing about everyday life in the Yukon. Please send comments about her articles to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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‘KonLit with Elke Reinauer

Joanna Lilley Shows Her Love for the North in The Birthday Books J

oanna Lilley’s craft extends beyond poetry. With the publication of her new book, The Birthday Books (Hagios Press), the author shows she can write prose too.

Lilley’s short story collection is a book like no other. It touches readers and makes them fall in love with the North, but it also shows people in relationships, and the challenges life can bring.

The book begins with the story, “The Birthday Books”.

Lizzie has just lost her father, who left the family when she was a child. But he sent her books each birthday, mostly English literature. After his death, Lizzie discovers that her mother sent the books back to her father because she didn’t want to have pieces of him around. But now Lizzie starts reading her birthday books.

Some of Lilley’s characters have Scottish or British background, and are fascinated by the North, like Fiona in “Silver Salmon”.

She is travelling from Scotland to Juneau, Alaska.

Asked what brings her to Alaska, Fiona decides, “She won’t tell him she came because she loves the word Alaska because it felt like a palindrome even though it isn’t and it makes her think of mountains perfectly reflected in glassy water.”

She meets Ray who says that he comes back to Alaska every year like a silver salmon. Descriptions like this are what make the book shine.

Another character is circus artist Ruby, in “Rearranging Rainbows”, who is collecting colourful post-its and falls in love with the North on a trip to Whitehorse.

The environment is also one of Lilley’s topics. In the story, “The Magnetic North”, she writes about a Scottish geophysicists on an oil exploration in northern Yukon. It is his mother who points out the consequences of his job. She has breast cancer and her last wish is to see the Yukon.

On their trip his mother tells

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him: “You are part of this place now. You can resign, if you want, it’s up to you, but you’ll never actually leave here, not completely.”

There are a broad variety of topics in Lilly’s book but the recurring theme is the North’s power to change lives.

The book also holds plot twist and surprises, like in “Travelling Light”, when a backpacker looses her passport.

Others are touching, like “The Accents of Birds”, a story about Antonio and her blind daughter, Cassie.

Lilley writes prose like she writes poetry, with precise and unique descriptions.

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Elke Reinauer is a German writer who was based in Whitehorse but is now in Germany again. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

Joanna Lilley’s new prose collection is a testament to the power of the North PHOTO: Marten Berkman

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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 2 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 2 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 2 Baseball 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Fri, Jul 3 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 4 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 4 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 4 Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jul 4 Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sun, Jul 5 Baseball 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 6 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 6 Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jul 6 Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Jul 7 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Tue, Jul 7 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Tue, Jul 7 Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Wed, Jul 8 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 9 Public Swim Night 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 9 AquaFit 6:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, Jul 9 Baseball 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

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Thu, Jul 2 Carcross Dune Walk 2:00 PM Carcross Visitor Information Centre (867) 667-8291 Where did all this sand come from? Environment Yukon biologist Bruce Bennett will walk you through this unique ecosystem Thu, Jul 2 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 2 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Jul 2 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and

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Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sun, Jul 5 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Tue, Jul 7 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM The Old Daycare Tue, Jul 7 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 7 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 7 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Jul 7 Tlingit Design Course 6:00 PM Carcross Carving Shed Lead Carver Keith WolfeSmarch 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 7 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Jul 8 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Jul 8 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Jul 8 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Jul 9 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 9 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Jul 9 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator

Dawson City 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 2 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 2 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park

Come support Breakdance Yukon as they will be flipping burgers for lunch to fundraise for their awesome youth organization!

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Thu, Jul 2 Toddler Painting 11:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Bring your toddler and have them paint!

Thu, Jul 2 Bannock Making 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 2 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 2 Yoga with Anna 6:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come and do some relaxing yoga! For more details, please email.

Thu, Jul 2 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Fri, Jul 3 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Fri, Jul 3 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jul 3 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jul 3 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Jul 3 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Fri, Jul 3 Harmonica George 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel in the Tavern Fri, Jul 3 Guided Hike on Goldensides 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Fri, Jul 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Fri, Jul 3 Cud Eastbound, Joey O’Neil, & Dana Sipos In Concert 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Listen to come awesome local music!

Sat, Jul 4 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 4 Yukon Gold Panning Championships 12:00 AM WaterFront Park 867-993-5575 Panners of all skills and ages are invited to join this event that is based on a combination of efficiency and speed. This open competition celebrates Yukon’s heritage as well as the mining industry that still thrives today!

Sat, Jul 4 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat, Jul 4 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Jul 4 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 5 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sun, Jul 5 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park

Sun, Jul 5 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Mon, Jul 6 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Mon, Jul 6 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 6 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 6 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.

Mon, Jul 6 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Mon, Jul 6 Guided Hike on Goldensides 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Jul 7 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!!

Tue, Jul 7 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Jul 7 Yoga with Anna 6:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come and do some relaxing yoga! For more details, please email.

Tue, Jul 7 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Wed, Jul 8 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Wed, Jul 8 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 8 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

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

Thu, Jul 9 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 9 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 9 Toddler Painting 11:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Bring your toddler and have them paint!

Thu, Jul 9 Bannock Making 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Jul 9 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 9 Yoga with Anna 6:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come and do some relaxing yoga! For more details, please email.

Thu, Jul 9 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park

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 2 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 2 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

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

Fri, Jul 3 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 3 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 3 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, Jul 3 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 4 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Sun, Jul 5 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jul 5 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Jul 7 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 7 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Tue, Jul 7 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge Wed, Jul 8 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jul 8 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wed, Jul 8 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 8 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Thu, Jul 9 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

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Thu, Jul 9 Bocce Tournament 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center or we’ll have a Cribbage Tournament if there’s bad weather Thu, Jul 9 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

Thu, Jul 9 Fireside Chats 7:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Talk about the surrounding nature and the animals that live in it.

Thu, Jul 9 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Haines Junction

Thu, Jul 2 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jul 2 Early Bird Swim 6:30 AM Haines Junction Community Centre Come early and swim to your hearts content!

Thu, Jul 2 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul 2 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Fri, Jul 3 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 3 Jamm’in Salmon with Blue Creek 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 3 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sat, Jul 4 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sun, Jul 5 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jul 6 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 7 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 7 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Tue, Jul 7 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Wed, Jul 8 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 9 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jul 9 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul 9 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Keno Hill

Sun, Jul 5 Keno Hill Alpine Adventure 10:00 AM Keno Alpine Interpretive Centre (867) 667-8291 Join biologist Mark O’Donoghue to look for pikas, marmots, alpine flowers, and arctic butterflies on Keno Hill

Marsh Lake

Fri, Jul 3 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Jul 3 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jul 4 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jul 5 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Jul 7 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jul 7 Yoga With Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Wed, Jul 8 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Mayo

Sun, Jul 5 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sun, Jul 12 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Mt. Lorne

Thu, Jul 2 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Jul 3 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Jul 8 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jul 9 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Old Crow

Thu, Jul 2 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jul 5 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Thu, Jul 9 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Tagish

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All events held at the Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 or 399-3407 Wed, Jul 1 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Mon, Jul 6 Carcross /Tagish Renewable Resources Council Meeting 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Jul 7 Nordic Walking Group 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call Centre for meeting location as it varies week to week Wed, Jul 8 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 8 Tagish Community Market 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 8 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Teslin Sun, Jul 5 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jul 5 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 5 Carpet Bowling with the Seniors 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 8 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 8 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Jul 8 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 8 Biking Group 7:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building

Watson Lake

Thu, Jul 2 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 2 Yukon Invasive Species Council Workshop 7:00 PM Wye Lake Park Thu, Jul 2 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 4 Watson Lake Arts In The Park: Stockstill & Rose 12:00 PM Wye Lake Park Lunch, farmers market and listen to live music!

Sun, Jul 5 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Jul 5 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 6 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 9 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 9 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Stretch-9 And Alfy’O 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Opening performance by 86 Young Gunz Fri, Jul 10 Carter Nehring LIVE! 9:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre 867-536-8020

Haines, Alaska

until Thu, Oct 1 A Culture of Eagles Exhibit Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre A cultural exploration of eagles in the Chilkat Valley through history This strong icon permeates Tlingit legend, myth, art, ceremony and even social structure.

Thu, Jul 2 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jul 2 NYO Games 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu, Jul 2 Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jul 2 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 3 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Fri, Jul 3 Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jul 3 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 3 Story time 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 3 Yoga w/Mandy 12:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 3 Fairytale Theater 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 3 Spanish 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 3 Amateur Magicians 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 3 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 3 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 3 Men’s Bible Study 7:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jul 3 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 4 Everyone Welcome Swim 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 4 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 AM Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) a place for growers, chefs, and artisans to sell locally grown produce, homemade cuisine, and locally made products to the Southeast Alaska Community Sat, Jul 4 Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 4 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 4 Independence Day Celebration & Music Festival Fort Seward Parade Grounds Mt. Ripinsky run, a parade, BBQ, mud volleyball, pie eating contest and much more. In the evening enjoy the Independence Day Music Festival at the Fort Seward Parade Grounds followed by fireworks.

Mon, Jul 6 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Jul 6 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul 6 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Puppeteers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul 6 Hero Time Read-A loud 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul 6 Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 6 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 7 Senior Swim 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 7 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 7 Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines

Senior Center Tue, Jul 7 Teen Gamelab 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue, Jul 7 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 7 Yoga with Nancy 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 7 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Jul 8 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Detective Time 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 8 Nature Walkers 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 8 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jul 8 Ukulele Jam 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 8 Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 8 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts

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Thu, Jul 2 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 2 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 2 Deering and Down 7:00 PM Westmark Skagway 907-983-2826 Listen to some amazing live music! Tickets can be bought through the phone number.

Thu, Jul 2 Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 2 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 3 Gentle Yoga: W/Jasmine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 3 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 3 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 3 Skagway International Softball Tournament Skagway Ball Fields Annual softball tournament with teams from Alaska and Canada competing. Three days of solid fun filled games.

Sat, Jul 4 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/Gillian 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 4 Acro Yoga All Levels W/Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 4 Skagway Independence Day Celebration Skagway Our July 4th celebration has been history making since Soapy Smith rode at the head of our first parade in 1898. Fireworks on night of July 3rd, then an old fashioned family fun day with races, contests, and events for all to enjoy. Events include Slow Bike race, Pie Eating contest, Horseshoe tournament and Egg Toss Contact the Chamber of Commerce for information (907) 983-1898 Sat, Jul 4 Skagway Ducky Derby Skagway Chamber of Commerce 1000 little plastic duckies race to a finish line over a route that includes passing through 2 culverts, under railroad tracks, always in danger of getting caught in the trees lining the bank and the water loving dog that likes to pursue them.

Sun, Jul 5 Deering and Down 2:00 PM Dedman Stage 907-983-2826 Listen to some amazing live music! Tickets can be bought on site.

Sun, Jul 5 Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne/Gillian 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 5 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 5 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Gillian/Alexis 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 5 Aerial Tissue w/Renee Special Fee & Signup 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Restorative Yoga: w/Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/Courtney 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 6 Windy Valley Boys 7:30 PM Red Onion Saloon Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Tue, Jul 7 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 7 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 7 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Katherine 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 7 Chair and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 7 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Back/Hip Yoga: Level 1-2 w/Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby/ Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Gentle Yoga: levels 1-2 W/Jeane/Gillian 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Aerial Tissue w/Renee Special Fee & Signup 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 8 Soapy Smith’s Wake 9:00 PM Eagles Hall The con man of Skagway’s Gold Rush days is toasted at an annual ritual started by Soapy’s grandkids and the Day of ‘98 Show cast in the mid 1970’s. No guns allowed!!

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LAND LOTTERY

Remote Recreation Lots Energy, Mines and Resources, Land Management Branch is holding a lottery for 6 remote recreational lots in the Carcross area. 4 lots are located on Bennett Lake and 2 are on Tagish Lake.

Information packages and application forms are available from: Land Management Branch 3rd Floor, Room 320 Elijah Smith Building 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Or online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands/upcoming_lotteries_tender.html Deadline: Lottery applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., August 11, 2015.

Lottery Draws: The lottery will take place in Whitehorse at 1:00 p.m., August 12, 2015 in Room 1A, Elijah Smith Building, 300 Main Street.

Applicants and the general public are welcome to attend the draw. All successful applicants will be notified the next day.

For more information contact Land Management Branch at (867) 667-5215 or Toll-free 1-800-661-0408 local 5215 or visit online at: www.emr.gov.yk.ca/lands.

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July 4, 2015 July 24 & 25 Independence Day Celebration Summer Youth & Music Festival Theater Conservatory’s production of Mt. Ripinsky run, a parade, BBQ, mud volleyball, Noodle Rat Rotten Hat pie eating contest and much more. directed by Stanley Coleman In the evening, enjoy the 7:00 PM Chilkat Center for the Arts Independence Day Music Festival at the Fort Seward Parade Grounds Until October 3 followed by fireworks.

Key Ingredients: A Celebration of Local Foods Contact Haines Chamber of Commerce at A Smithsonian traveling exhibit combined 907-766-2202 - www.haines chamber.org. with an exhibit on Haines local foods and subsistence practices.

Wed, Jun 24 Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center Nature Walkers 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Saturdays Haines Alaska Farmers Market Wed, Jun 24 10 AM - 2 PM SE AK State Fairgrounds Ukulele Jam 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library

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Stop in for an excellent selection of guidebooks, tips for productive harvesting and we’ve got dried mushrooms picked by moi !

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Active Interest LISTINGS Tuesday-Saturday Free Guided Nature Hikes - Miles Canyon 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Bridge 867-668-5678 Two-hour, 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.

Thu, Jul 2 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jul 2 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 6335671 Thu, Jul 2 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Fri, Jul 3 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Jul 3 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Jul 3 2015 Special Olympics Golf Gala 6:00 PM Meadow Lakes Golf Club (867) 668-6511 Every year over 60 golfers take on Meadow Lakes Golf Resorts’ challenging layout in July.

Fri, Jul 3 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships Whitehorse Join in for three days of racing in the Sprint, Middle, and Long distance disciplines. The Middle Distance race is sanctioned by the International Orienteering Federation as a World Ranking Event for elite categories.

Fri, Jul 3 Yukon Golf Championships Mountain View Golf Course The Yukon Golf Championships is open to all juniors, adults, senior men and women. The event will have flights for each division and great prizes and door prizes to be handed out at the conclusion of play.

Sat, Jul 4 YFGA – Youth Outdoor Education Camp 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club

Sat, Jul 4 Whitehorse Dance Gathering 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks a 60-minute mix of great music - world beat, acid jazz, pop - you dance or stretch or move how you like Sun, Jul 5 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Mon, Jul 6 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jul 6 Contagious Mountain Bike Club Toonie Races 7:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Approximately 16km total (but that’s 4 laps of a 4km course, so if you’d like to do less distance you can just do fewer laps). You must be a CMBC Member to participate in these races. (come earlier to register and pay your $2, bring exact change if you can please!).

Mon, Jul 6 Long Range Benchrest 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Jul 6 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Tue, Jul 7 Knee High Nature #3 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week.

Tue, Jul 7 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 7 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Jul 7 Trap Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 8 Two Ball Best Ball 12:00 PM Mountain View Golf Course Wed, Jul 8 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

Wellness LISTINGS Thu, Jul 2 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Fri, Jul 3 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jul 4 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 5 Tonglen 10:00 AM White Swan Sanctuary Sun, Jul 5 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.

Mon, Jul 6 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon, Jul 6 shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jul 6 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Tue, Jul 7 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 7 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, Jul 8 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul 8 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 8 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 8 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 PM Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia.

Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713.

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Thu, Jul 9 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor

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Thane Phillips on the open waters of Lake Bennett: “It feels like flying.

Just the complete feeling of freedom. When the wind is good here, it is the best.”

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arcross has always been known for hiking.

Lately, with Montana Mountain right next door, it has become a favoured destination for biking, too.

Now, word is filtering out to the world that Lake Bennett is offering up some world-class opportunities for kiting.

You’ve seen it before: whenever a soft-drink company wants a commercial to show young, fit adventurers getting the most out of life, they show them surfing on open water, being propelled by a kite.

“It feels like flying,” says kiting enthusiast Thane Phillips, of Whitehorse. “Just the complete feeling of freedom.”

Phillips and his wife own Klondike Kiteboarding, a business that outfits kiteboarders — look for it on Facebook. They have kited in Mexico and the Caribbean, the Meccas of the sport, so he knows the merits of a good spot.

“When the wind is good here, it is the best,” he says of Lake Bennett. “Absolutely, a hidden gem.

“Every time you come back from somewhere else, you are reminded about how good it is.

“The wind is pretty consistent; generally it is a smooth wind, not gusty like in the White Pass where the wind comes over the mountains.

“About 15 to 20 knots.

“And it is shallow, which means it does not have big waves.”

Shallow water also means the water is warm and, “If you crash, you just stand up and get your stuff.”

So, it is a great spot for beginners?

“It is ok for beginners, because they can walk out with their equipment and launch far out and work their way back,” Phillips answers.

“But it is an onshore wind, which means the wind is coming straight onto the beach.

“The problem with that is, if something goes wrong, you are being pulled toward something pretty solid.

“It is intimidating because, in kiting, when things go wrong, they go wrong quickly.”

Phillips says there are spots in Brazil with trade winds that blow 24/7 from October to April.

Knowing that you are guaranteed a good day on the water is an attractive consideration for a kiteboarder, but these spots can see up to 200 kiteboarders who must watch out for each other.

Lake Bennett, however, is huge, says Phillips.

“There is a ridiculous amount of space. And a busy day is only six kiters.”

But, to be perfect, the wind would need to be 24/7.

“No wind?” Phillips ponders.

“It happens for sure. But the core kiters, here, are getting better at reading the weather signs.

“The great thing is that when there is no wind, you can go mountain biking on these fantastic trails.

“It is the perfect combination.”

Many kiting experiences begin and end at the Carcross Commons, where Phillips is enjoying his Americano on the sunlit deck.

Tourists from around the world mingle with Yukon families

that are taking in the sights before heading down to the wide, sandy beaches and warm, shallow water of Lake Bennett.

The owner and operator of Caribou Crossing Coffee, Heike Graf, joins us and asks if we really want to let out the secret about how great Lake Bennett is.

“I am not against people discovering that the Yukon is a beautiful place,” Phillips responds.

“Very often, kiters are mountain bikers, so this is the perfect place to be. You go mountain biking in the morning and you see white caps on the lake, so you have lunch, here, and go kiting.”

Graf says kiting will do for Carcross what hiking and biking have already done.

“I hear a lot of people, in my shop, say ‘outstanding’ a lot.

“Outstanding area, outstanding trails, outstanding conditions.”

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“It is our very special drink for kiters.

“It is Earl Grey Tea with a scoop of vanilla gelato and steamed milk with coconut syrup and coconut sprinkles.

“This is just the thing for kiters when they come off the waves and they are super excited, but a little chilled.”

So, can Lake Bennett be called, “world-class” by kiters?

The websites akavalanches. com and pskite.org say, respectively, “it’s our favourite” and “85 percent of my riding in the summer is on Lake Bennett as the weather is most consistent”.

Phillips, meanwhile, has anecdotal evidence: “I have a friend who came up here. He kites in Victoria and around the world and he says, ‘Why would you go anywhere else?’

“That’s the story of the Yukon,” says Phillips. “Why would you go anywhere else in the summer?”

Darrell Hookey is a freelance writer in Whitehorse.

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Fight Like a Knight

by Glenda Koh

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Jose Martinez Amoedo in a group fight at the Battle of Nations in Prague in 2014 of how to throw people down.

“From there you move on to fighting in armour as people acquire the right equipment.”

The armour is a fundamental component of the sport. Competitors need a full protective suit in

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time frame, although opposing competitors do not need to match historically.

Because of cost and ease of construction, most equipment is accurate to the late-14th and early-15th centuries.

A person with decent skills can also make various pieces of equipment.

“In the middle ages, acquiring plate steel was a real undertaking. Nowadays you just order steel of the right hardness and in a

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Medieval combat is a martial art based on historically accurate medieval equipment and rules.

You can get a taste of it at Yukon’s first medieval fighting tournament, July 3 to 5 at the biathlon range.

This particular martial art began in eastern Europe with battle re-enactments. With increasing interested in the fighting aspect of the battles, the sport grew. It now has two international governing bodies for a variety of battle categories.

The categories consist of longsword, sword and shield (all swords are blunted), and pole arms (weapons on poles).

Competitions can be one-onone duels, judged on a point system. There are also team battles with 5, 10, 16, and 21 people per side, which are won when only one person is left standing.

Jose Martinez Amoedo is a member of the Spanish national team for medieval combat. Now a resident of Mayo, he recognized that if he wanted to maintain his skills, he had to get more people involved.

He began teaching and now has 40 to 50 Yukoners training.

“I want to keep it open for everyone. I started with fencing and western martial arts as they were practiced in the middle ages.

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Though the equipment may sound complicated, Martinez Amoedo points out that you can get a full set of equipment for under $2000, while a quality mountain bike (without armour), can easily run twice that amount.

backyard workshop you can make a number of things,” Martinez Amoedo explains.

More complicated pieces such as helmets, gauntlets, or greaves (for the shins) might need to be purchased.

Currently some members of the group are making armour consisting of plates riveted to leather that hangs over one’s chest and back.

Martinez Amoedo encourages people to experience a match via video, or in real life if possible. It is a visceral and enticing experience to witness.

He says the experience of fighting is also unlike any other.

“The thing that strikes you the most is the sound. It’s much, much louder than you’d expect.

“When you’re fighting and you’re getting a poleax to the helmet, it’s like being inside a thunderstorm, it’s a tremendous sensory overload at first. You have to train yourself to keep fighting in spite of the violence and the noise. You’re not going to get hurt.”

For those that have always wanted to be poleaxed, but aren’t yet ready to commit, the free event at the biathon range from July 3 at 6 p.m. to July 5 is a great place to take a spear to the chest.

The event will feature a tournament, as well as medieval costumes —international events require the venues and civilian clothing to be consistent with the period.

Newcomers can try out some of the equipment and there will be introductory workshops.

Visit Company of the White Wolf on Facebook, or contact indioamoedo@yahoo.es for more information.

Glenda Koh keeps her head on her shoulders. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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unting season is right around the corner; I started to go over my equipment this weekend.

There are a lot of things that can be done to make a hunting trip more enjoyable; it can also be a headache when you get home if you didn’t make the right arrangements before you left.

I use multiple vehicles to get into the wilderness — trucks, boats, atvs, and my feet. Everyone of these requires a different type of equipment check to make this season one to remember — not because you had to call your buddy to come rescue you, but because everything went well.

If you drive a Ford 6-litre diesel you are probably a mechanic like myself, or wish you were. If it can, it will breakdown right when you need it most. To prevent this, I do a complete once-over on the truck before I embark on a long journey. Tires, oil, wipers, wiper fluid, transmission fluid, and a general walk-around. If you take your vehicle to a shop for oil changes, they will do all this for you.

When I pull the tarp off the

boat for the summer, I give it a good inspection. I typically change its oils in the fall before I put it away for the season but I still check to make sure it is good.

I like to run it for a bit in the yard with the garden hose hooked up to see if anything is leaking or if something else is wrong.

With my side-by-side, regular oil changes and grease after each trip has been all it takes to keep it operating well. Before hunting season I do a walk-around on this as well. I check the tire pressure, oil level, and coolant.

Your feet are a whole different story. My preferred method of hunting is by backpack. If it doesn’t fit in my bag or I can’t carry it, it stays home. After your fist trip with an 80-pound pack you will be looking for anything you can leave at home.

It is also very important to decide what you are going to do with the animal after you get back. Who is going to butcher it?

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A place to keep it cool for several weeks may be hard to find during hunting season if you didn’t reserve some room.

The final part of my successful hunt is the mounting. I like to contact the taxidermist before I leave, to see if they are taking on new work. If you do not know how to prepare the cape, antlers, or horns you can watch a video or talk to the taxidermist.

Though it seems like there are a lot of things to do, you still have a little time to make this one of the most enjoyable hunting seasons in memory. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

Happy hunting.

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ne of the many remarks I got when I was selling queen raffle tickets during Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR) events was, “I have never won a prize”.

My usual reply was, “You are already a winner by purchasing the raffle tickets, because you have made a contribution to the community”.

My dear friends, by purchasing the raffle tickets you instantly become a stakeholder in one of the most important events in the Yukon, which has been around since 1962.

Why the longevity? And how is it important for the community?

YSR is a long-standing winter festival that brings friends and family together to shed the winter blues.

From 1945 to 1950 it was known as Yukon Carnival Week.

The event did not take place from 1951 to 1961 but it restarted in 1962 as Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. In 1964, the name was officially registered, Most of the events resemble activities done during the Klondike Gold Rush era, such as flour packing, one-dog pull, and the patrolling Keystone Cops.

YSR is an economic mainstay for winter commerce. We are the

reason many small businesses can pull through from winter to the summer season. Money trickles down from the hotels, restaurants, and businesses through the employees, and is distributed throughout our community.

According to an unaudited 1999 report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, every $1 raised by our hardy band of volunteers has a business return of $7.00. That is a good investment.

When you purchase a $20 booklet of rendezvous tickets, you are actually contributing $140 into your own community, with the potential of winning one of the many prizes donated by our faithful local sponsors.

The longevity of YSR is its secret weapon, its business model.

It is built on the heart and soul of its volunteers. There are many types of volunteers. Some are in the public eye, such as the queens, can can dancers, Sourdough Sam, and snow shoe shufflers, but most remain behind the scenes. These are special people who freely give their time and expertise. Their spirit and joy-ofgiving reign supreme.

It has been proven again and again that volunteering contributes to the health and well-being of our citizens. Volunteers feel

needed and are provided with a sense of community belonging.

Volunteers gain a wealth of experience and unlimited networking opportunities. They learn about the planning, budgeting, and administration of the festival, down to the smallest and final details.

I would be doing all the queen candidates, past and future, a great disservice if I did not also acknowledge their volunteer contributions.

The queen event is the biggest fundraiser for the festival. Compulsory “Queen School” started in November, and the contestants met weekly. We were taught how a lady in the 1800s carried herself in public.

Our lives were turned upsidedown. We juggled work, family, new skills, and ticket-selling for three solid months. We gave our time, energy and, at times, sacrificed our pay in exchange for a great experience and a great cause.

Year after year, volunteers, loyal sponsors, partners, non-profit groups, and government boards come together faithfully through thick and thin to make this event memorable for all. It is no wonder that YSR remains “business as usual” after all these years.

Shirley Chua-Tan is the 2015 Yukon Sourdough Rendezous Queen. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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