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ur Yukon heritage is a mix of different traditions and different eras, including First Nations history, gold rush stories, the construction of the Alaska Highway and the evolution to the current day. The Yukon’s magic has captured the imagination of many storytellers and artists over the years, but one of the finest was Al Oster, the Yukon balladeer and 1999 Order of Canada recipient. Oster passed away this past October in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 92. He lived in the Yukon until 1975. As we celebrate the Klondike Gold Rush during Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and the many Yukon histories during Heritage Day, it’s a good time to recognize his work to chronicle the Yukon. He first visited Whitehorse in June of 1957, drawn by the tales of Yukon’s colourful stories and people. Like many before him,

the spell of the Yukon captured his imagination and he convinced his wife, Mary, to seek a new adventure as a family in the Yukon that summer. Having written ballads since he was a child, he naturally started writing songs about his new home and by 1961 had a collection of Yukon songs. During this time his band played regularly on the weekends at the Kopper King and the Bamboo Lounge (which later became the Roadhouse Pub) and a group comprised of Vancouver-based Jack Doell, Ed Isaac, Grant Wilson and Oster developed the Yukon Gold Show Tour that went on tour in northern Alberta and across the North. His music even saw some commercial success with the song “My Book of Yukon Memories” reaching number 30 on the Billboard charts. As well, “Waltz of the Yukon” is included in the Boy Scout and Girl Guide camp “sing along” song book. “My Book of Yukon Memories” was written from the heart according to Oster. “It still creates a feeling of ‘longing’ when I sing

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Oster’s albums More Legends of the North and Yukon Ballads or hear it. The music and lyrics came so easily,” he said for a CKRW “Yukon Nugget” recording. However, Oster’s most famous song is arguably “Paddlewheeler,” which immortalizes boats that ﬂoated up and down the Yukon River and served as the key transportation for the territory prior to the construction of the Alaska Highway. “Paddlewheeler” was special to Oster and gained popularity due to the ﬂow of its lyrics. “It’s an easy song to memorize and sing,” he said for a CKRW “Yukon Nugget.” Oster is one of the Yukon’s musical artists who captured our history of the gold rush and feeling of wonder that we all share in the territory. His music will always be a part of our heritage.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner, who is active in sports, community organizations and Yukon’s events scene.

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A weekend of kid fun

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The Rendezvous KidsFest is jam-packed with events and activities to show kids a fun, winter-y time Feb. 23 to 25

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ith the advertised Burlesque Workshops and the Pub Crawl, at first glance the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous may seem like an event geared towards adults. But there are a lot of activities for kids too. Just like Yukon’s expanding birth-rate, KidsFest at Rendezvous is also expanding in 2018. Last year KidsFest had one tent with activities for kids; this year that is going to triple. There will be three separate tents – one heated, and all full of programming for your little people. KidsFest will run in Shipyards Park on the weekend of February 23 to 25: Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanks to the title sponsor of KidsFest – the Boys and Girls Club, and also the contributing sponsor Castle Rock Enterprises – Rendezvous 2018 is sure to delight your little ones. The organizers have planned activities for a wide range of kidfascinations, such as big machines, animals and the Queen’s fancy tea party that took place earlier in February. There are number of games and contests children can participate in such as a potato sack races, and the parent-pull. The Rendezvous KidsFest will showcase some local talent such as clowning by Claire Ness, and singing by Nicole Edwards.

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Fire Dancers will also enthrall your little ones just before the Saturday night fireworks display, which will be in-sync with music broadcast on CKRW The Rush. For kids who are interested in medieval times, the Royal Bout will include a sword fight to determine the next official guard for our Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Queen. Kids will also have the opportunity to meet the knights. For the aspiring prince, or princesses, kids are also welcome at the Coronation Ball. Little ones can dress in their finest and socialize with the who’s who of the Yukon at the crowning of the new Queen, and the knighting of Sourdough Sam. Fancy mocktails are also available for the younger, dapper Yukoners at this event. Take a stroll through an outdoor gallery of fine snow sculpture as teams from China, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Calgary, Winnipeg, and, of course, the Yukon will exhibit their masterpieces. In addition, for a fee, families can receive individual instruction from a professional carver to create your own snow carving work-of-art. The animal lovers in your family will be without a doubt thrilled by this year’s increased partnership with Muktuk Adventures. Kids will be not only be able to go for a ride on a dog sled, they will also be able to meet the canine pals, and learn about canine first aid. Still, there is more! The machine lover of your family will likely be in awe of giant military machines

KIDSFEST ............................ 3 Klondike Korner ................... 4 My Mother’s Kitchen .............. 5 Colour Wars ........................ 6 Rendezvous Dog Day .............. 9 Snow Carving Exhibition ....... 10 Seasonal Recipes ................ 12 Yukon’s Magniﬁcent 11 Pt. 3 .. 14 Frostbite Music Festival ........ 16 Kane and Potvin ................. 19 Mad(am) Trapper ................ 22

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Families can find lots of fun at Shipyards Park during the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous KIDSFEST showcased by the Canadian Army Cadets. For a special treat head over to Mr. Charlton’s Rendezvous Candy Emporium for festival favourites such as popcorn, little doughnuts, hot chocolate, and cotton candy. Then take them to expend that energy over at the Aurora Colour Wars. This festival-favourite takes place Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of tiny packages of non-toxic, biodegradable, washable paint of various colours are available for kids to run and play with, and plaster all over others. (Ed. note: For more on the Aurora Colour Wars, see pg.6) After speaking to the Execu-

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tive Director of Rendezvous, Dave Blottner I am convinced that this year’s Rendezvous is not only a family-friendly event, there are events and activities to bedazzle all kids. For those of you who are not yet parents, we wish you plenty of fun at the adult-oriented events, and perhaps we will see you in 2019 at KidsFest with the wee-product of all that adult fun! Megan Skarnulis is a Yukonbased writer who makes every effort to balance the craziness of Motherhood, a career, and maintaining a beautiful home in the country.

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Here are some great old fashioned, tasty recipes. We hope you will try them and enjoy CHICKEN À LA KING Ingredients: 4 ounce package of medium noodles 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 16-ounce can Carnation evaporated milk 1 tsp salt 1½ cup shredded Velveeta cheese 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 cup celery slices ¼ cup green pepper, diced 1 cup toasted almonds, blanched and sliced 1 cup of breadcrumbs ¼ cup of butter Method: Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender; drain and form into a nest in a greased 2-quart casserole. Mix soup, milk and salt in a pot on the stove and heat stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add the chicken, celery and green pepper. In a separate frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. As soon as butter is melted and frothy, stir in breadcrumbs and fry until crumbs are evenly crisp and golden brown. Once the breadcrumbs are ready, pour the casserole over noodles. Top with the fried bread crumbs and remaining almonds. Bake uncovered in pre-heated oven at 400ºF for 20 to 30 minutes. MOCK CHICKEN À LA KING Ingredients: 2 cups of leftover pork roast, cubed 1 Tbsp white onion, grated 1 10½-ounce can condensed chicken soup ⅓ cup green pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp pimento, chopped 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp cooking sherry 1 egg yolk 1 10½-ounce can cream of mushroom soup Method: Combine meat, onion, chicken soup, green pepper and pimento; simmer for 10 minutes. Heat mushroom soup, butter, and sherry in double boiler; add a little hot mixture to the egg yolk. Stir in hot mixture. Add meat mixture; heat thoroughly. Serve over hot toast. Serves 6.

CHINESE CHICKEN Ingredients: 1 medium green pepper cut in strips 1 cup celery, bias cut 2 Tbsp butter 1 10-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup ⅓ cup water 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 can chop suey vegetables, drained Method: Cook green peppers and celery in butter in a pan until tender but crisp. Stir in soup, water and soy sauce. Add chicken and chop suey vegetables. Heat through. Serve with hot cooked rice. Pass soy sauce. Serves 6. CHICKEN CHOW MEIN Ingredients: One 3 to 4 pound fryer chicken 3 slices side bacon, cut up 1 medium white onion, chopped 4 sticks celery, chopped 1 small head cabbage, chopped 1 10-ounce can of mushrooms 1 can bean sprouts 1 can chow mein noodles Method: Remove skin from the chicken and meat into 1 inch cubes. Fry bacon in Dutch oven until crisp; remove and drain. Sauté onions in bacon fat; remove excess fat. Add celery, chicken, bacon and cabbage in layers. Do not stir. Steam for 15 minutes. Mix well. Add bean sprouts, mushrooms and juice. Add chow mein noodles; cover and steam for 10 minutes on low heat. Do not overcook- celery should be half-cooked. Serve with soy sauce. CHICKEN CACCIATORE Ingredients: ¼ cup cooking oil 2½ to 3 pounds broiler fryer, cut up 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 pound can tomatoes ⅔ cup canned mushrooms ½ tsp pepper 2 bay leaves One 6-ounce can of tomato paste 1 Tbsp thyme leaf dash of cayenne pepper One package of egg noodles

Method: Heat oil; brown chicken until golden. Add onions and garlic; brown. Drain off excess fat. Dissolve bouillon cube in water; add to chicken. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for one hour. Remove cover for last half hour. Cook the egg noodles and place in a nest on the serving plates. Serve the browned chicken on top of the noodles, and spoon the sauce over chicken. Serves a hungry 6. CHICKEN BOMBAY Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts 1 can tomato soup ¼ cup white onion, chopped 1 medium clove of garlic, minced 1 tsp curry powder ¼ cup thyme Method: Split chicken breasts and brown. Drain and add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. or until tender. Note: this may also be baked at 350ºF for one hour. FRIED CHICKEN Ingredients: 1 or 2 chickens, cut up 1 egg 1 cup of milk 10 ½ cups white ﬂour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp rosemary 1 tsp sage 1 tsp parsley 1 tsp onion powder Method: Beat egg and milk together in bowl; set to one side. Combine all dry ingredients in brown paper bag and shake. First dip chicken pieces in egg/milk mixture, then put in bag and shake to coat. Fry in deep fryer at 380ºF for about 20 minutes. Murray Martin shares recipes from the 1940s and ‘50s with us. Questions or comments about his stories can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com

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he preparation for the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Colour Wars can get pretty messy, but the end result has turned into one of the most anticipated events of the Rendezvous weekend. It is the final event scheduled for Shipyards Park on Sunday and definitely leaves a mark on landscape. The free-forall event leaves no participant uncoloured. The volunteers helping prepare for the event also end up covered in some of the cornstarch and food dye mixture that is used,

the according to Rendezvous VicePresident Bruce Sahlstrom. “The volunteers this year were in the boardroom with 10 different colours in boxes, each weighing 50 pounds,” Sahlstrom said. “The volunteers move the colour mixture into self-sealing envelopes, but if some got out or they ripped you can imagine what happens. “We had to wash down the room afterwards and everyone needed a shower.” This is Sahlstrom’s fourth year on the board, but his first as the

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event champion. Each board member takes on an event to look after, however, Sahlstrom credits Jenna Paton for running operations during the event for the past two Colour Wars and doing the same this year. “Jenna arranges her own team to run the wars,” Sahlstrom said “The office delivers the envelopes and then they run the show.” The event doesn’t restrict

ages, although they do require young children, generally those under 12, to be signed in by a parent. It’s a safety mechanism as the organizers don’t want to have small children participating by themselves, explained Sahlstrom. The wars themselves are a simple free-for-all. A competition area is designated in the field at cont’d on page 7...

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Participants are encouraged to sign up early, because it is always very popular. This year What’s Up Yukon is sponsoring the event and providing free t-shirts. There are a limited number, so when the tshirts are gone, they’re gone. Most people sign up on the spot, but those wanting to ensure their entry may sign up in advance with the Rendezvous office. More information can be found on the Rendezvous website, www.YukonRendezvous.com. Sahlstrom had one last piece of advice for Yukoners planning to

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Feb. 24 Simon James Gilpin: Wilderness, City Yukon Arts Centre Explores the and javascript by using hands-on experience, theme of natural landscape and how it is opposed Register online. Wed. Feb. 21 Beaded Flower Art Workshop to human made environments. 7:00 pm Paint Party Yukon Space is limited. Until Sat. Feb. 24 Vernissage Comportements Please contact Jamie at paintpartyyukon@ Humains Arts Underground A variety of artwork outlook.com or phone/text 335-9115 for more such as paintings, sketches, and unique artistic information installations. Wed. Feb. 21 Getting Past Imposter Syndrome Until Thu. Mar. 1 The Hours in Between Arts - How to Self-Promote With Sass 7:00 pm Underground This exhibition is celebration of Baked Cafe An interactive workshop, Sofia Fortin the beauty of the landscape in the immediate will take you on a journey to get clear on what you Whitehorse area as experienced through plein offer and how to proudly declare it to the world. air painting. Register online. 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Feb. 22 Fiddle Show - Featuring April Yukon College In the cafeteria, cover charge. Varch 1:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre April Verch 667-2148 steps, sings, and fiddles with a fresh and feisty Thu. Feb. 22 Zen of Watercolours (Daytime) approach to deep North American traditions. 1:00 pm Arts Underground To register phone 667Tickets online or at Arts Underground. Thu. Feb. 22 Jam Night with Ben Mahony 7:30 4080, Instructor: Lillian Loponen, No art skills are necessary and no drawing required, this workshop pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn is for everyone. Thu. Feb. 22 Joe Loutchan - Fiddler on the Thu. Feb. 22 Hand Games 5:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Loose 9:00 pm 98 Hotel Health Centre For more info contact Winston Thu. Feb. 22 Ginger Jam 10:00 pm Yukon Smarch at 633-8422 Inn in the Boiler room fully electric jam session Thu. Feb. 22 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided College Chess played in room A2101, beginners to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ performers. board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game Fri. Feb. 23 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner of strategy. 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Thu. Feb. 22 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Listening Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. Feb. 23 Leg Up Hands Down 7:30 pm Best Thu. Feb. 22 Sourdough Sams- Sam can Dance Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Feb. 23 Soir de Semaine Band Concert 8:00 8:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Cover pm The Social House alain@soirdesemaine.com charge at the door. 667-2148 ‘Fri. Feb. 23 to Mon. Feb. 26 Yukon Aurora Fri. Feb. 23 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson Photography Workshop Sundog Retreat 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Shooting the night skies in Yukon, Tickets online. Fri. Feb. 23 Velvet Steamrollers 9:00 pm Jarvis Fri. Feb. 23 YSR Craft Fair 10:00 am Kwanlin Street Saloon Dun Cultural Centre Fri. Feb. 23 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Fri. Feb. 23 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches Boiler Room 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Sat. Feb. 24 Barn Dance 7:30 pm The Old Fire Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come Hall Guest caller is Trish Horrocks, a special learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest appearance by the Fiddle Cats as well as speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information Fiddleheads. No experience or dance partner 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are necessary. Everyone welcome. Tickets at the welcome! door. Fri. Feb. 23 Alaskan High Kick 12:00 pm Sat. Feb. 24 Boogaloo Revellers 7:30 pm Best Shipyards Park How high can you kick? Western Gold Rush Inn Categories for men and women! Register online Sat. Feb. 24 Paradise MF Fundraiser 9:00 pm 667-2148 Town & Mountain Hotel All proceeds go directly Fri. Feb. 23 YSR Grad Challenge 2018 12:30 pm towards funding our 2018 season, renowned for Shipyards Park Cheer on the high school grad an intimate dance floor with some of the best classes as they compete for prize money! energy and vibes from our audiences. Fri. Feb. 23 Mr and Mrs Yukon Coffee Social Sat. Feb. 24 Northern Disco Lights 9:00 pm 2:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Miner’s Daughter Restaurant Fri. Feb. 23 Fermented Foodies The Boreal Sat. Feb. 24 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the “Culture Club” 5:00 pm Alpine Bakery Every last Boiler Room Friday of the month, come learn or bring some Sun. Feb. 25 Open Mic Night 3:00 pm 98 Hotel to share. Email at info@wise-bodies.com for Sun. Feb. 25 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 information. pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local Fri. Feb. 23 Repair Cafe at YuKonstruct 6:00 pm musicians, until late, drink specials. Sun. Feb. 25 Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western YuKonstruct Makerspace Fri. Feb. 23 Foxy Pom Pom 7:00 pm Baked Cafe Gold Rush Inn Learn how to make a fox pom pom from a local Mon. Feb. 26 Monday Night Jam 8:00 pm The trapper using furs harvested in the Yukon. B.Y.O.T. Social House Bring your own instrument or play one supplied. Sing some tunes for your friends or (Bring Your Own Toque). Fri. Feb. 23 Ultimate Lip Sync Battle 7:30 pm sit in and play along. Tue. Feb. 27 Cafe des Voix 7:00 pm Baked Cafe Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Local jazz vocalists performing with pianist Grant Sat. Feb. 24 Rendezvous Breakfast 9:00 am Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Call 667Simpson and guest musicians, For more info 2800 or email branch254@northwestel.net for email cafedesvoix@gmail.com. more information. Tue. Feb. 27 Ginger Jam 10:00 pm Yukon Sat. Feb. 24 YHMA Vintage and Antique Sale Inn in the Boiler room fully electric jam session 10:00 am NVD Place Featuring books, unique, with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided vintage and antique items, artwork, furniture, to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and jewelry, collectibles and more. performers. Sat. Feb. 24 YSR Craft Fair 10:00 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Make it Wild! Make a Duck Nesting Box! 10:00 am YuKonstruct Makerspace Work Tue. Feb. 20 to Wed. Feb. 21 4th Annual Industry Conference Coast High Country Inn To with your hands as you complete a conservation project to increase habitat for our feathered register or to know more please call 667-7545 or friends! All materials and tools provided, some email business@whitehorsechamber.ca basic woodworking skills required. Register online.

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Sat. Feb. 24 The Cheechako Misery Whip (The Whipsaw Competition) 10:30 am Shipyards Park Whipsawing was one of the most arduous tasks carried out by initial gold-seekers. Friendships will be tested as teams of 2 had to work hard to accomplish this wearisome work. Sat. Feb. 24 Horseshoe Tournament 11:00 am Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Call 6672800 or email branch254@northwestel.net for more information. Sat. Feb. 24 Flour Packing Contest 11:00 am Shipyards Park The Flour Pack has competitors pack hundreds of pounds on their back to a finish line; paying homage to these brave souls who made it into the Yukon. Register Online. 667-2148 Sat. Feb. 24 YSR Grad Challenge 2018 1:00 pm Shipyards Park Cheer on the high school grad classes as they compete for prize money! Sat. Feb. 24 Community Challenge 1:00 pm Shipyards Park Come on out and show us what you’re made of! Register online. Sat. Feb. 24 Chili Cook Off 3:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Call 667-2800 or email branch254@northwestel.net for more information. Sat. Feb. 24 Hard Water Canoe Races 4:00 pm Shipyards Park Watch as teams of four or five compete alongside each other in this crazy event. Register online 667-2148 Sat. Feb. 24 Coronation Ball 6:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome. Sat. Feb. 24 February Fever Drag Contest and Dance Party 6:30 pm Shipyards Park Come show off your true colours as you compete to find out who is the most Cunning, unique, brave, and talented. Advanced tickets are available at the YSR office or online Sat. Feb. 24 Rendezvous Dance 7:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Call 667-2800 or email branch254@northwestel.net for more information. Sun. Feb. 25 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Feb. 25 Aurora Colour Wars 1:30 pm Shipyards Park Come out and enjoy this magical colourful experience in the Yukon. 667-2148 Sun. Feb. 25 Donna’s Coffee Klatch 2:00 pm Yukon Transportation Museum Tea, coffee, bannock and a good time provided. A different transportation theme will be explored each week. Regular admission applies. Sun. Feb. 25 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. Feb. 25 Trivia with Adrian Burrill 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Feb. 26 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 am Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Feb. 26 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. Feb. 26 Blue 6:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre This documentary is about how the very nature of the sea is being irretrievably altered. 70 minutes Mon. Feb. 26 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Feb. 26 I, Tonya 8:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre Controversial Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding in this alternately tragic, hilarious and absurd look at one of the biggest scandals in US sports history. Tue. Feb. 27 (co)space Conversations Innovation: Too much of a good thing? 12:00 pm (co)space coworking space` A brief history of the word “innovation” and why it has become so popular Risks of placing too much emphasis on innovation Tue. Feb. 27 Kombucha 101 - Workshop 6:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Fermented tea with health benefits, free and all welcome, call 633-7680 for more information. Tue. Feb. 27 Drink & Draw 6:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles Bring your sketchbook, paints, or whatever creative outlet you want to make time for, and come enjoy happy-hour drink prices and food specials! Tue. Feb. 27 Painting Acrylic Yukon Landscapes 6:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Step by step guidance in english and French, all supplies included. To register call 668-2636 or email elles@lesessentielles.ca Tue. Feb. 27 The Don Burnstick Charity Event - Adult Show 7:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Tickets available online or at the Shakat or at the KDFN

KIDS & FAMILIES Daily, Mondays to Fridays Learning Together Program 9:00 am at both Hidden Valley School and Selkirk Elementary School. Free drop-in program: playtime, group snack, circle time, craft time. Caregivers learn how to support children’s learning at home. Wed. Feb. 21 Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information. Wed. Feb. 21 Sing and Sign with Me 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Up to 18 mths. Through fun songs, rhymes and activities you and your baby can learn and practice basic baby sign language. Call 668-8698 for more details. Wed. Feb. 21 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. Thu. Feb. 22 Dusk’a Head-Start - Monthly Luncheon 11:30 am Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Please join us to celebrate our children’s success each month! The food is GREAT, our salmon have hatched and the children will be signing a traditional Southern Tutchone song. All families are welcome - “It takes a community to raise a child” For more information call 393-3775 Thu. Feb. 22 Girls, Trans & Rainbow Club 3:00 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre All girls, trans, non-binary & 2-spirited folks, ages 15-21 welcome. Come together, ﬁnd support and take action. Thu. Feb. 22 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early. Fri. Feb. 23 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early. Fri. Feb. 23 Ready Set Go! 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Ages 3+. A school readiness program designed to help preschoolers and their families prepare for Kindergarten. Call 668-8698 for more details. Fri. Feb. 23 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Sat. Feb. 24 Mad(am) Trapper Contest 10:00 am Shipyards Park Sat. Feb. 24 Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:30 am MacBride Museum Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs. This is a family event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sat. Feb. 24 Performance Tent 11:00 am Shipyards Park Sat. Feb. 24 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre Read, make crafts and participate in imaginative play. Sat. Feb. 24 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome. Location changes call 633-7688 for details. Sat. Feb. 24 Family Drop In 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Sun. Feb. 25 Performance Tent 10:00 am Shipyards Park Sun. Feb. 25 Mad(am) Trapper Contest 10:00 am Shipyards Park Sun. Feb. 25 Wee Moves 2:00 pm Yukon Transportation Museum AGES 3-5, an interactive afternoon of play and science exploration Leave the kids in our capable hands and run your Sunday errands or stay with us and get your hands dirty. Save your spot by registering at weemoves@goytm.ca Sun. Feb. 25 Rocket League 3 vs. 3 Tournament 3:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles Computers are conﬁgured for quick keys or PS4 and XBox controllers. Guaranteed $50 store credit prize! Mon. Feb. 26 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early. Mon. Feb. 26 Northern Tales 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages, enjoy stories about life in Northern cultures with fun and interactive activities. Call 668-8698 for more details. Mon. Feb. 26 Baby Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 6675239 for more information. Mon. Feb. 26 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space 335-6216 Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation. Call or email for more info.

Mon. Feb. 26 The Don Burnstick Charity Event - Family Show 7:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Tickets available online or at the Shakat or at the KDFN Tue. Feb. 27 Little Chefs 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre For ages 2+ A blend of story, food, cooking, activities and crafts. Call 668-8698 for more details. Tue. Feb. 27 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library No Cost for these sessions, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. Tue. Feb. 27 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

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Wed. Feb. 21 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu. Feb. 22 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Feb. 22 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 pm Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain conﬁdence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Feb. 22 CJUC Radio Group 5:30 pm Shipyards Park Bring your ideas and skills to the cabin and lets create great programming.Not sure if you have the skills? Email bill@cjucfm.com for more information. Thu. Feb. 22 Legion General Meetings 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Sat. Feb. 24 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 am A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Tue. Feb. 27 (co)space Conversations Innovation: Too much of a good thing? 12:00 pm (co)space coworking space` A brief history of the word “innovation” and why it has become so popular Risks of placing too much emphasis on innovation

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Brooke Rudolph with her howling buddy Timber, 2nd place finisher in 2016

Ruger at his first howling competition win in 2014 with his family Darren, Shawn and Ayla

A Dog Day Rendezvous T by Emily Hoefs

he Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and the unique relationship between a Yukoner and their beloved canine companion are two of the most enduring images of life in the North. So, it should come as no surprise that man and woman’s best friend features prominently in the annual winter festival. Yes, our furry friends need to break that cabin fever, too. The One Dog Pull event gives competitors a chance to burn off some pent up energy, and pays homage to the valuable role of sled dogs during the gold rush. They were the primary mode of transportation in winter months, with early stampeders’ survival often depending on a strong, resilient team. The dogs are harnessed and must pull the sled a distance of 16 feet within one minute. Incentives such as treats are forbidden, and the dogs can only be touched for safety reasons during a pull. With two divisions, Junior and Senior handlers, senior dogs are weighed in then classified into light (under 50 lbs), medium (under 100 lbs), and heavy (more than 100 lbs). Dogs are attached to small sleds with increasing amounts of dog food stacked on to pull. In the ultimate contest of “will work for food,” the heaviest pull with the fastest time takes home the kibble that made it across the finish line. Spectators can expect to see about 15 to 20 competitors at this crowd pleasing event. This year the Junior event is brought to us

by Eyewerx, and Wykes Independent Grocer sponsors the Senior event. There is also a pound for pound trophy that is a calculation of the weight of the dog versus the amount they pull. It is awarded across all weight classes. Kim Solonick, a former Rendezvous Queen in her own right as Miss Ecofor Consulting in 2013, said, “There is nothing more exciting than watching a dog dig deep and pull hundreds of pounds inch by inch along the course.” Solonick coordinated the event for a decade, along with Jamie Bowie who was involved for 20 years. “The record pull is by a New-

If you want to participate... One Dog Pull: Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. dog weigh-ins; 11:30 a.m. event starts at the Shipyards Park Snow Pad Pet Parade and Dog Howling Competition: Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. in the Shipyards Park Main Tent

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Ruger and his favourite howling companion Ayla Shipman

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The One Dog Pull and the Parade & Howling Competition take place on Feb. 24 at Shipyards Park foundland dog named Lucifer who pulled in excess of 1,000 pounds,” Solonick said, adding, “The competition and camaraderie amongst the dogs and their humans speaks to what it is to be a Yukoner.” The One Dog Pull events take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Shipyards Park. Registration and dog weigh-in takes place at 9 a.m. The Junior competition is at 11:30 a.m. and the Senior competition is at 12:30 p.m. If your canine is more the type to sing for their supper, there is also the Feed Store/Pet Junction and Humane Society Yukon Pet Parade, which takes place at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the main tent in Shipyards Park, followed immediately by the Bluewave Energy Dog Howling competition. Lifetime Achievement Howler Award recipient, Ruger, has placed in the event three times in three years, taking home first place in 2014 and 2016. Stage mom Shawn O’Donovan-Shipman said, “Ruger is usually quite a shy dog, and when we entered him we didn’t think he would even get on the stage. But the moment he was up there he shone like the sun and howled his little heart out.” Last year marked an early retirement for Ruger. He participated in the competition just for fun, yielding a winning chance to other young “pup-and-comers.” He’s been coaching his cousin Mowgli, who you can catch competing this year. Handlers are encouraged to howl, sing and make general fools of themselves to get their dogs to

join in for a chance at the title. Hopefuls must register online at www.YukonRendezvous.com/ pet-parade-dog-howling by Tuesday, February 20. Entry is by donation.

Emily Hoefs is a soccer player, coach and enthusiast, as well as a writer. She lives in Whitehorse with her husband, son and too many dogs.

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Snow sculptures are snow cool...

Witness the Volunteers brave the cold on Feb 11 to help out snow stomping to create the snow blocks that the carvers will use to sculpt works of art

community’s hard work and the snow carvers’ artistic skills in the International Snow Carving Exhibition presented by Shaw Direct by Kylie Campbell

IS COMING TO WHITEHORSE!

ukon Sourdough Rendezvous has partnered with Air North, the City of Whitehorse, Days Inn, Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre and Shaw Direct to keep a favourite Rendezvous event. Fourteen years ago Whitehorse artist Don Watts, an internationally-renowned snow carver, started the International Snow Sculpting Challenge and it has been a popular Rendezvous event ever since. He retired from the event last year and this year Rendezvous organisers made partnerships to ensure the event takes place. However, this year it’s a little

different. “We decided to step away from the competition aspect, as we wanted to display art,” said Dave Blottner, executive director of Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. “It’s an exhibition; bringing art to the North and showcasing the international and local talent.” Rendezvous will, for the first time, seek out and bring in carvers from all over Canada and the world to work on their art and display for the exhibition. This year there are some countries that have linked up to create one team. The United States and China have paired together, and Germany and the United Kingdom have paired together. We will also have a team from Spain, Winnipeg, Calgary and a local team from Whitehorse. “This event allows the Yukon to reach out and touch the rest of the world,” Blottner said. “It’s a great knowledge exchange and international exposure.” Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC), as a first time partnership with Rendezvous, will also have First Nations carvers taking part in the exhibition. KDCC is hosting several sculptures at their location and helping out the entire program this year. Ken Anderson, master artist, sculptor and carver from the Tlingit Council, will be leading a team comprised of members of several Yukon First Nations at the KDCC creating three carvings. “It’s pretty exciting having a partnership between the two organisations, as many Rendezvous events are held at the KDCC,” said Courtney Wheelton, events and marketing manager for the KDCC. “First Nations designs are unique and reﬂective of the artist and territory we are in. It’s a great way to showcase talent in the Yukon and our First Nations artists.” The teams range from a minimum of two to a maximum of five members. Although the theme for Rendezvous this year is “Heat Wave,” there is no set requirement for the snow carvers to adhere to it, as many have been

working on designs over the past few months, Blottner said. Rendezvous’ theme of Heat Wave was certainly evident throughout this winter in Whitehorse, with massive temperature shifts from -40 to +8 throughout winter. “We’ve been working with Mount Sima because of the low snow season in creating snow and the City of Whitehorse has a fun event that the whole community gets involved in and that’s packing the snow to making the snow blocks for the carvers,” Blottner said. The City of Whitehorse organises the evening of “Snow Stomping” with community volunteers who spend one evening stomping snow into large boxes. “Normally this event uses snow from secret snow locations around the City,” said Lindsay Agar, Corporate Events Coordinator with the City of Whitehorse. “However, like two years ago, if the snow melts in December, the event needs help creating the snow.” Mount Sima came to the rescue and helped with creating this year’s snow and without this help the event wouldn’t be possible. The involvement of various organisations such as the City of Whitehorse, Mount Sima and the volunteers who work to prepare this festival is vital to ensure it runs. “It’s absolutely a community event and we couldn’t do it without the people of Whitehorse,” says Blottner. The public can sign up to try snow carving on smaller snow blocks in workshops. The carvers can help give instruction or advice and is a unique experience. “Expect to see a lot of carvers from all over the world working day and night,” Blottner said. “Get down and see it!” The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Snow Carving Exhibition presented by Shaw Direct will be held at two locations. At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre the First Nation team will be starting to carve cont’d on page 11...

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Snow Sculptures are so cool... cont’d Sam Oettli, Operations Manager Mt. Sima makes snow for the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous snow sculpting exhibition this year

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Mount Sima’s snow guns, ready for action at Shipyards Park

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Sourdough Sam helps out at the snow stomping on Feb. 11

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Magnificent 11

Campbell Highway (#4) and Nahanni Range Highway (#10)

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he Robert Campbell Highway (Highway 4), which runs diagonally across southern Yukon from Watson Lake on the Alaska Highway (Highway 1) to Carmacks on the North Klondike (Highway 2), is certifiable proof that all you needed in 19th century Canada to attain geographical immortality was a Scottish surname and an HBC (Hudson Bay Company) job title. The only other Magnificent 11 roads honouring surnames are The Dempster (Highway 5), named for a highly regarded Mountie who patrolled the Arctic by dogteam for years, and the Haines Road (Highway 3), the only one named for a female: missionary Francina E. Haines. However, all Campbell did was name Frances Lake for his boss’s wife, get himself promoted, then happen to be the first white man to cross into the Yukon River watershed from the east and come down the Pelly River to where it meets with the Yukon River, and set up a HBC post. He chose a spot where the Selkirk First Nation had been living, fishing and trading for as long as their history is told. An archaeology study on the area (called A

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Highway 4 is rough in patches, but is in large open areas of the Yukon Look Back in Time: The Archeology of Fort Selkirk, published by the Government of Yukon) states that the Selkirk people had been

there since before the end of the last ice age. Then, in 1848 Campbell came along and set up Fort Selkirk. He promptly lost it to some Chilkat fur traders from the coast who ransacked it because they resented the HBC’s unwanted invasion into their interior trading area. His own company admitted he never made a nickel of profit while he was here. If ever there was a Yukon road begging for a name change in the 21st century, this is it, but that’s a dragon to be slayed on another day. The road itself is yet another example of Yukon connect-thedots. The territorial and federal governments had a post-war construction program in the ’60s called “Roads to Resources” and the section of the Robert Campbell Highway from Watson Lake to Miner’s Junction (now the Nahanni Range/ Highway 10 rest area and turnoff) was one of the first projects to get

As part of the “Roads to Resources” program, the Robert Campbell Highway has seen plenty of ore truck traffic over the years

started under this program. They needed to get to the Cantung Mine up in the high Logan Mountains of the Yukon Territory/Northwest Territories border region. On the other end of what later became the Robert Campbell Highway, Al Kulan’s discovery of lead, zinc, silver and more in the Faro region close to the Tintina Trench was being readied for production and the road in from Carmacks was being improved annually until finally finished in 1969. This meant there were now two good mining roads at either end of the Robert Campbell Highway, which only had to be connected to complete the loop between Ross River and Miner’s Junction. In 1978 you could finally drive from Watson Lake to Carmacks, taking Highway 4 (Robert Campbell Highway) – which is technically a shortcut to Dawson City and the Klondike (but only by 8 kilometres or so) compared to driving the Alaska Highway from Watson Lake to Whitehorse and turning onto the North Klondike Highway to get to Carmacks and Dawson City. As a product of the “Roads to Resources” program, tourism was never a part of the construction motivation of this highway, although there are several good

campgrounds along the way, so it must have been a secondary consideration. In a word, the completed Highway 4 was schizophrenic when it opened in 1979. First it’s good, then rough, then good again for a while, and then rough again. It was good from Watson Lake to Miner’s Junction in the southeast, and good from Carmacks to Faro in the northwest, but there was a lot of Yukon in between with no services or amenities. That section was well suited for self-sufficient RVs, but no other travelers or visitors. In fact, your reviewer did the whole trip with a travel trailer during the autumn colours of 2017 and it is still that way after all these years of annual upgrade opportunities. There is only so much money in the YG road budgets and roads get bucks according to population numbers and/or economic considerations. That’s just a northern fact of life. As for Nahanni Range Road (Highway 10), with no tungsten activity going on these days, it could use some grading, surfacing and ditch work, but is such a wellconstructed road built to handle big ore carriers, it’s a pleasant drive into spectacular scenery. But, again, it is only suitable for self-sufficient RVs and 4X4’s. It’s not really set up for casual tourists and is definitely an adventure drive unless you’re a geologist. They’re a different breed and drive roads these roads all the time for work. Of course, if you break down or have any problems up there, you may find other adjectives to describe it, as there is no cell service. Come to mention it, the only place I could make a phone call between Johnson’s Crossing and the North Canol was right in the town limits of Ross River. If you are a northern cheechako (rookie), sitting at the Watson Lake sign forest on the Alaska Highway, looking at a Yukon road map and wondering if you should turn right onto Robert Campbell #4 on your way to the Klondike because, afterall, it is shorter, the answer is NO! Two reasons: 1. The Alaska Highway from Watson to Whitehorse is a paved piece of cake going directly into the headwater lake country with cont’d on page 15 ...

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The Robert Campbell Highway crosses the Lapie River Canyon with high cliff walls and a great view beautiful scenery around every bend, and 2. Whitehorse is the only place between Watson Lake and Dawson City where you are guaranteed to find any kind of supplies or luxuries you need to make your trip

enjoyable. Whitehorse will have anything you need, including the cheapest fuel in the North. You cannot bypass Whitehorse to go bouncing down a bumpy Highway 4 just to save time, because you won’t save any at all.

It will cost you time and money if you are the type who cannot resist a shortcut. It just looks inviting on a map. Besides, Whitehorse is much more than just a service and supply centre. It’s a great tourist attraction, too, with a riverboat, museums, game farms, lakes, hot springs, a variety of restaurants and many other activities and locales of interest like Miles Canyon, Grey Mountain and Mount Sima. When you consider that the Cantung Mine was the biggest producer of tungsten in the western world (outside of China) and ran from 1962 to 1985, and that Faro’s lead/zinc mine ran from 1969 to 1998 for three different companies, the amount of revenue generated by Highway 4 is virtually incalculable. At one time Faro was the largest open pit mine in the world and produced 40 per cent of the Yukon’s GDP for years and years. It also produced one of the biggest environmental nightmares in Canadian history, but restoration and reclamation is expected to begin in 2023 and cost more than $1 billion, which will help the 400 hearty souls who still live in the only Yukon ghost town with a golf course. Mactung, on the Canol Road (Highway 6) in the Hess Mountains just north of the Logans, has between 11 and 27 years of proven scheelite deposits considered the biggest minable deposit in the world and is in pre-production, pending road construction and better world prices. So the Highway 4 mining party isn’t over yet. In Sept, 2017, the Liberal governments of Canada and the Yukon announced $350 million in road construction funding, much of it slated to have #4 ready when

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ore prices rise again, which is inevitable. Calling Robert Campbell’s highway a “Road to Resources” may have been an historical understatement, whether the guy deserved a road named in his honour or not. (In my opinion, not!) I think it should have been called The Kulan Corridor or Berglund Connector to honour one of the Yukon’s two most successful prospectors, Axel Berglund who

staked and founded Cantung in 1954 or Al Kulan who discovered Faro.

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Heating up the music scene with Frostbite 2018 The Frostbite Music Festival makes a comeback March 2, 3 and 4 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre by Danny Macdonald

he Frostbite Music Festival returns in 2018 after going on hiatus in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The 2016 Frostbite Music Festival was a scaled down event, with only local musicians participating. This year, on a new date, the festival has embraced the theme of rising from the ashes and a phoenix-like creature is featured on their promotional material. That vision is inspired by the event itself having been reborn as a full-scale event that will feature a mix of both local musicians and those from Outside. Frostbite has a history of reinventing itself, according to Frostbite Music Festival Society President Amos Scott. “It’s interesting how often changing location helps change identity,” Scott said. “We’re excited to be back with a full-scale Frostbite at a new location, the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.” Frostbite has used different venues throughout Whitehorse since it got its start back in 1979. According to Scott, the first festivals were held at the old Whitehorse Rec Centre, before it burnt to the ground. It was located at

the current Yukon Transportation Museum location. Frostbite volunteers helped rebuild as the Ice Palace, where a few more festivals were held before the planned transfer to the museum was completed. “The festival bounced around down the hill after that,” Scott said. “There was a year at the Riverdale Plaza, the current Heart of Riverdale space. And there was a year in a helicopter hangar, which was unique.” The event eventually settled at the Yukon College gym, where it has been held for well over a decade, before the move this year to the KDCC. The change in venue will help reduce the work for volunteers to put on the show. “The College was great and very accommodating, but it was a lot of work to convert the space into a concert setting,” Scott explained. “There are staff on hand to help at the new venue and our tech staff don’t have some of the same difficulties to overcome. For example, they used to have to run a power cable from another building to help power the equipment.” The resulting changes have re-

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Vancouver-based Bend Sinister brings their progressive-indie rock style to this year’s Frostbite Music Festival Credit: courtesy of Frostbite Music Festival Society duced the required volunteers. This year’s festival will have about 60 volunteers helping to put on the show, when in the past they’ve needed as many as 100 to put on the event. The musical acts are of course the key feature of the festival and there are five named Outside acts currently scheduled to attend throughout the festival, which takes place March 2, 3 and 4. These include Iskwé, a rock/ alternative act with Indigenous inﬂuences; Bend Sinister, a progressive-indie rock band from Vancouver; Adrian A. Nation, a classical guitarist; and Johnny Bourdeaux, a space-rock type act

on two theremins. Theremins are light organs that activate as the players move their hands over the lights. According to Scott, it is a great act for kids who are fascinated by the instrument. There was one concern of moving downtown according to Scott, and that was not being able to use the Yukon Arts Centre. However, the Arts Centre was very supportive and has partnered with Frostbite on their Friday night performance: the musical duo Kane and Potvin. Ticket holders to the Kane and Potvin show will have Friday access to the Frostbite acts at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, and Friday ticket holders to Frostbite will have the same privilege at the Arts Centre show. (Ed. note: A preview of the Kane and Potvin show can be found on page 19 of this issue of What’s Up Yukon.) The organizers are also looking

forward to the new date. “Frostbite has traditionally been on the third weekend of February, but we’re now two weekends later,” Scott said. “It gives us more light and is warmer. It lets us do more. For example, we will have the firepit going at the cultural centre and people can go outside.” Tickets are available at Arts Underground. A full list of performers and contact information Frostbite can be found on their website, www.FrostbiteMusicSociety.com.

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Thu. Feb. 22 Drop-in Shot Clinic 8:00 pm Yukon College Every Thursday through March 13th Email TennisYukon@gmail. com for more information. Thu. Feb. 22 Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Feb. 22 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Feb. 22 Muay Thai 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Feb. 22 One Hour Drop In Classes - Barreilates 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness This class sculpts, tones, and gives you a strong core. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information. Fri. Feb. 23 COBRA FS 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Fri. Feb. 23 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 pm Golden Horn Elementary Fri. Feb. 23 Ladies Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sat. Feb. 24 2018 Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament 10:00 am Solstice DiscGolfPark Held annually to simultaneously help a good cause and raise awareness of the sport of disc golf. Email whitehorsedga@gmail.com to register. Fun for all ages, lots of good door prizes. Sat. Feb. 24 Drop-in Touch Rugby 3:30 pm Canada Games Centre Beginners and lifelong players of all ages, genders and ability welcome. Sat. Feb. 24 Heritage Day 10:00 am Mount Sima Free child and youth tickets all day!

Wellness LISTINGS Wed. Feb. 21 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. Wed. Feb. 21 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Feb. 21 Men’s Circle 5:00 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Topics discussed based on emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. Call 633-2629 for more info. Wed. Feb. 21 Yoga for Paddlers 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@ﬂatwateryukon.ca for more information. Wed. Feb. 21 Living With Loss 6:30 pm Whitehorse Public Library A free workshop on loss and grief. Learn about ‘healthy grieving’ and tools to help you support yourself and others to heal and grow through grief. Call to register. 667-7429 Wed. Feb. 21 Yoga and Art 7:00 pm Grace Space Enjoy a 45 minute yoga session followed by 45 minutes of guided creative work with mixed media journaling, drawing and painting technique. Call or email to register. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Thu. Feb. 22 Traditional Hatha Yoga 12:00 pm Grace Space Hatha yoga is the foundation of all other forms of yoga, go back to work feeling refreshed. Call or email to sign up. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Thu. Feb. 22 FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Meeting 6:30 pm FASSY 3934948 Thu. Feb. 22 Introduction to Ashtanga 7:00 pm Grace Space Connects breath and movement to develop ﬂexibility, strength in both body and mind, and selfawareness. Email for more information info@gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Thu. Feb. 22 Grief Journalling Workshop 7:00 pm Hospice Yukon Learn journaling techniques and explore a loss that you are grieving through writing. No previous writing experience is necessary. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon. net Fri. Feb. 23 Traditional Hatha Yoga 12:00 pm Grace Space Hatha yoga is the foundation of all other forms of yoga, go back to work feeling refreshed. Call or email to sign up. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Fri. Feb. 23 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317

Sun. Feb. 25 Carcross Kickboxing 12:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 25 Carcross Kids Kickboxing 11:30 am N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 25 COBRA FS 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 25 Insanity Live Sunday’s 11:15 am Peak Fitness Extreme cardio conditioning program that will transform your body. Drop in or sign up call 3354281 or email brittyﬁt@gmail.com for more information. Sun. Feb. 25 Ladies Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Feb. 25 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Adult Biathlon 6:30 pm Biathlon Range Tue. Feb. 27 Drop-in Touch Rugby 9:15 pm Canada Games Centre Beginners and lifelong players of all ages, genders and ability welcome. Tue. Feb. 27 Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Muay Thai 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Wed. Feb. 28 Danceﬁt 12:00 pm Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

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Fri. Feb. 23 Fermented Foodies The Boreal “Culture Club” 5:00 pm Alpine Bakery Every last Friday of the month, come learn or bring some to share. Email at info@wise-bodies.com for information. Fri. Feb. 23 You and Me Yoga 7:00 pm Grace Space Last Friday of every month. Come with a friend, a lover or a spouse. Call or email to register. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Sat. Feb. 24 Red Tara Practice 12:30 pm VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. Feb. 25 Restorative Yoga 10:30 am Alpine Bakery To register call or email 3934440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun. Feb. 25 Restorative Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space Yoga using props, visualization, sounds, and natural oils, call or email for more information. 335-6216 info@gracespaceyukon.com Mon. Feb. 26 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Feb. 26 Postnatal Yoga 1:30 pm Grace Space Poses to heal, and gain back your strength and stamina. Email for more information info@gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Mon. Feb. 26 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 pm Grace Space Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation. Call or email for more info. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com Mon. Feb. 26 Shamata Meditation 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Feb. 26 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon. Feb. 26 Yoga for Athletes with Meagan Louise 7:00 pm Grace Space Blend of yin yoga, ﬂowing sequences, strength work, relaxation, and meditation will help people keep on doing what they love. Email for more information info@ gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Mon. Feb. 26 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 pm 4071 4th Ave (Many Rivers Bdg) Overeaters Anonymous Meeting every Monday Please ring the buzzer if the door is locked. Tue. Feb. 27 Healthy Boundaries in Relationships Counselling Group 11:30 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Please call Kim Rogers for more information. 667-2970 ext 234 Tue. Feb. 27 Weight Watchers 5:00 pm Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-4730645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue. Feb. 27 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 pm Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue. Feb. 27 Moksha Yoga 7:00 pm Grace Space A unique hot yoga series that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room. Email for more information info@gracespaceyukon.com 335-6216 Wed. Feb. 28 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. Wed. Feb. 28 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Feb. 28 Talking Circles 1:00 pm Yukon College Are you a student-parent? Want to connect with other student-parents on Ayamdigut campus? Contact Student Services for more details.

Wed. Feb. 28 Yoga for Paddlers 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@ﬂatwateryukon.ca for more information. Wed. Feb. 28 Yoga and Art 7:00 pm Grace Space Enjoy a 45 minute yoga session followed by 45 minutes of guided creative work with mixed media journaling, drawing and painting technique. Call or email to register. 335-6216 info@ gracespaceyukon.com

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Pufﬁn (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave. Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance. Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Kevin Kane (left) and Bryan Potvin on a break during a Northern Pikes recording session in Calgary earlier this month. Kane & Potvin will perform at the YAC on March 2 PHOTO: Don Schmid

No Sour Grapes

Grapes of Wrath frontman Kevin Kane and his Northern Pikes counterpart Bryan Potvin come north again March 2 as Kane & Potvin

by Ken Bolton

f he hadn’t been so exhausted from a 23-hour train ride, Kevin Kane might have joined forces with fellow singer/guitarist Bryan Potvin 30 years sooner than he did. Back in 1984 (or possibly ’85), The Grapes of Wrath, a pop-rock group Kane fronted in Kelowna, B.C., was starting to gain traction in Western Canada. Apart from Kane, the Grapes consisted of bassist/vocalist Tom Hooper and his brother Chris, the trio’s drummer. When the time came for their debut performance outside British Columbia, their manager cut costs by sending them to Calgary, Alberta by train. “We couldn’t sleep, because the one time I tried to fall asleep, somebody tried to steal my sunglasses off my face,” Kane said. “We arrived in Calgary feeling like garbage, and our brighteyed and bushy-tailed promoter immediately took us to [the concert venue] MacEwan Hall, and he goes, ‘There’s this band playing, The Northern Pikes. They’re great guys; I think you’d really like them.’”

As Kane tells it, they walked into the empty hall to find the Saskatoon-based Pikes “just giving it” on stage. “They had so much energy and so much drive, and we were just zombies. So we went, ‘Yeah, we don’t know if our energies really match right now; maybe we should sleep first.’ We never did meet them that day.” Flash forward: 1992. The Grapes of Wrath and the Northern Pikes were both at the top of their form, two of Canada’s most popular rock ensembles. Kane had still not met Potvin, his Pikes counterpart. The two groups didn’t consider themselves rivals, but Kane admits feeling a bit of jealousy toward Potvin. “They had two guitars, and the Grapes just had one guitar and keyboards. There were times when I thought, ‘Damn, it would be fun to play with another guitar player.’” Kane wasn’t necessarily an ardent Northern Pikes fan, but was definitely aware of the group’s radio play and Much Music appearances.

“I think the two bands kind of felt a funny kinship, because we were both from smaller towns in Western Canada,” Kane said early this month in a phone interview from Calgary. “We’re both harmony bands; we’re both melody bands. We both like some guitar, and we both like to kick it up from time to time. But really, we let the melody be king.” That year also marked the inauguration of the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC). One opening-week highlight was a concert by The Grapes of Wrath. After 25 years, Kane’s recollection of the event is a bit minimal. “I seem to remember we invited the audience on stage, and they did come on stage with us. I also vaguely remember the band who opened for us had a kind of Captain Beefheart thing going on, which I thought was pretty great.” Unfortunately, 1992 also saw the breakup of The Grapes of Wrath, followed by a lengthy period of litigation over ownership of the group’s name and back catalogue. Flash forward again: 2012 (or possibly ’13). After an 18-year separation, Kane and the Hooper brothers were back as The Grapes of Wrath – “the same three guys who were playing together when they were 11 and 13 years old in a basement in Kelowna.” Not only that: they’d been booked for a casino show in Regina with The Northern Pikes. Kane and Potvin could finally have the conversation they missed out on nearly three decades earlier. “A year after that, we realized we were neighbours in Toronto. We started hanging out and playing guitar together, and it was just like an immediate mesh,” Kane said. “There’s a certain ease when I play with him. We trust each

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other not to play something corny or clichéd, or whatever. We both delight each other with things we come up with,” he added. “He’s also one of my favourite soloists. I really enjoy his guitar solos and his use of noise, and atonality, and all of that stuff. He’s really just a great guitar player, and it’s a lot of fun to play with him.” Since teaming up as Kane & Potvin in 2014, the duo has recorded a self-titled album and is planning a second CD. Flash forward yet again: 2018. Both musicians continue to play with their previous ensembles, and Kane has also recently done stints with the Pikes. Hence this month’s phone interview from Calgary: he was there to record some tracks for the group’s next album. Even as a duo, their concert repertoire includes new takes on some of the biggest hits of both The Grapes of Wrath and The Northern Pikes. “We go into it and trust each

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

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other to come up with something fresh. The arrangements actually changed very naturally, not because we tried to change them, but because the other person didn’t know the song,” Kane said. “Bryan comes up with harmonies that are different from what Tom did on Grapes songs, and I’ll do guitar figures and whatnot that aren’t on the Pikes version. It sort of freshens it up, and definitely makes it fun for us.” After a 25-year-absence, Kane will return to the Yukon Arts Centre on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m., along with his new musical partner, as part of the YAC’s 25th anniversary presentations. Who knows? They might even invite the audience to join them onstage.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Wed. Feb. 21 Community Talk and Dine Fentanyl 5:00 pm Atlin School Wed. Feb. 21 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info. Wed. Feb. 21 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Saturday Sewing 10:00 am Atlin Rec Centre Every level of experience, from absolute beginner to advanced sewer, is welcome! Sat. Feb. 24 Weekly Knitting and Crocheting Circle 1:00 pm Atlin Library Bring your yarn and do some stitches with some ﬁne folks. Exchange ideas, shoot the breeze, drink some coffee Sat. Feb. 24 Atlin Health Fair 1:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Booths will be set up, concession open, everyone welcome. Sun. Feb. 25 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. Feb. 25 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Wed. Feb. 28 Yoga with Megan Samms 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Call Megan at 651-2248 for more info. Wed. Feb. 28 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri. Feb. 23 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat. Feb. 24 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon. Feb. 26 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue. Feb. 27 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wed. Feb. 21 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 21 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. Feb. 21 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 21 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. Feb. 21 AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 22 Executive Council Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 22 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 22 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu. Feb. 22 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Feb. 22 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Feb. 24 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 26 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 27 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 27 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue. Feb. 27 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Feb. 27 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 27 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Feb. 27 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed. Feb. 28 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 28 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. Feb. 28 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 28 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. Feb. 28 AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building

DAWSON CITY

Until Sat. Feb. 24 Art Exhibit - PATHIE by Andrée-Anne Roussel KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Interactive installation containing both video elements and kinetic sculpture, around the themes of commitment and apathy. Mon. Feb. 19 to Fri. Feb. 23 Myth and Medium KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join – please contact Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in if you intend to join! For more information contact Jody.Beaumont@ trondek.ca 867-7100 ext 137 jody. beaumont@trondek.ca Wed. Feb. 21 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio. Thu. Feb. 22 to Sun. Feb. 25 119th International Curling Bonspiel Dawson City Arena

Thu. Feb. 22 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. Feb. 23 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 23 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 23 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Feb. 23 The Executives 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sat. Feb. 24 Painting 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. Sat. Feb. 24 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/desert drinks, to a featured special. Sun. Feb. 25 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Feb. 25 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. Feb. 26 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Feb. 26 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealﬁt(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue. Feb. 27 Your Health! Your Way! 1:30 pm Dawson City Community Hospital Register or ﬁnd out more by calling the Dawson Health Centre at 993-4300. Wed. Feb. 28 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wednesdays Archery 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed. Wednesdays and Saturdays Public Skate 4:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details. Wed. Feb. 21 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Wed. Feb. 21 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details. Wed. Feb. 21 Archery 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed. Thu. Feb. 22 Environment Club 3:45 pm Del Van Gorder School Fri. Feb. 23 Curling 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details. Fri. Feb. 23 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sat. Feb. 24 Sticks and Pucks 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details. Sun. Feb. 25 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Feb. 25 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Feb. 27 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed. Feb. 28 Archery 3:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed. Wed. Feb. 28 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Wed. Feb. 28 Broomball 7:00 pm Father Rigaud Arena Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed. Feb. 21 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments. Wed. Feb. 21 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed. Feb. 21 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Feb. 22 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu. Feb. 22 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Feb. 22 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu. Feb. 22 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. Feb. 23 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Mon. Feb. 26 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. Feb. 28 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool

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tournaments, shufﬂeboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments. Wed. Feb. 28 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE

Wed. Feb. 21 Choir 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Sun. Feb. 25 Drop in Badminton 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun. Feb. 25 Zumba Classes with Mariana Giaccaglia 3:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Feb. 27 North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@ yogawhitehorse.ca Tue. Feb. 27 Darts and Games Night 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre We’ll be doing a quick orientation for those who haven’t played before and playing 301. The bar will be open for a beverage while we play. Wed. Feb. 28 Choir 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Feb. 28 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

MAYO

Wednesdays Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Feb. 22 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Feb. 22 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. Feb. 23 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Feb. 25 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Feb. 26 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Tue. Feb. 27 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. Feb. 27 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. Feb. 27 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Sat. Feb. 24 Granger Grind - DPSAY Mid-Distance Race Lorne Mountain Community Centre An exciting change in location from the Dawson Overland Trail to the beautiful trail network that encompasses Mount Granger and the Fish Lake area. Mon. Feb. 26 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@ northwestel.net

OLD CROW

Wed. Feb. 21 Geology of the Richardson Mountains 5:00 pm Old Crow Community Center All are welcome, food and refreshments provided. Thu. Feb. 22 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Feb. 25 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Feb. 27 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Wed. Feb. 21 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Feb. 21 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed. Feb. 21 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. Feb. 21 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu. Feb. 22 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Thu. Feb. 22 Catch Kids Club 4:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Snacks, crafts, ﬁeld trips and lots of fun games. Email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more information. Sat. Feb. 24 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more information. Sat. Feb. 24 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis. Sat. Feb. 24 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Mon. Feb. 26 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 26 Nordic Walking 1:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info. Tue. Feb. 27 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Wed. Feb. 28 Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Feb. 28 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

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Thu. Feb. 22 Badminton Nights 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri. Feb. 23 Girls Club 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information. Fri. Feb. 23 Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information. Tue. Feb. 27 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Feb. 27 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Feb. 27 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 pm Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com

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Wed. Feb. 21 Baby & Me Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Call 536-8023 for more information. Thu. Feb. 22 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu. Feb. 22 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sat. Feb. 24 The Sweaty Yeti - Winter Run 11:00 am Watson Lake Recreation Centre Winter run, register at recplex, contact Meaghan for more information at 536-5023 Sun. Feb. 25 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. Feb. 26 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Mon. Feb. 26 Power Yoga 5:30 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Infant Massage 1:30 pm Watson Lake Family Centre Infant massage, to improve bonding, sleeping periods, colic, and much more. Oil, snack and refreshments provided. Please call Elizabeth at 536-7423 Tue. Feb. 27 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. Feb. 28 Baby & Me Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Call 536-8023 for more information.

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Daily, Wednesdays to Mondays Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre, Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 11-12:30| Mon/ Wed/Fri 5:30-7 | Sat/Sun 1:30-3 #907-7662666 Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:304:30| #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Homework Help, Haines Public Library #907-766-2545 Mondays, and Wednesdays Tai Chi Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays to Thursdays Tai Chi - Adv. Beginners Mon/Wed 11:45 am | 7:30 pm Tue/Thu Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays and Fridays Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wed. Feb. 21 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 21 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 22 FCCA Board Meeting 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 22 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Feb. 22 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Feb. 23 Piano Tuning - Lobby 2:15 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Feb. 23 Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 23 Theater - Piano Tuning 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat. Feb. 24 Dimitri Kotranokis Classical Guitar 8:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat. Feb. 24 Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat. Feb. 24 Winterfest - Koot to Kat Alpine Adventure Race Haines Borough Alaska Sun. Feb. 25 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Feb. 25 St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Feb. 25 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Feb. 25 Yoga with Melina 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 26 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon. Feb. 26 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts

Mon. Feb. 26 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 26 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 27 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. Feb. 28 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 28 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 28 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

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Mon.- Fri. Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-983-2679 for more info. Mondays and Wednesdays Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays and Wednesdays SpinFlex w/ Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays and Fridays Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays and Fridays Aerial Fabric 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wednesdays and Sundays Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed. Feb. 21 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Thu. Feb. 22 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Thu. Feb. 22 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu. Feb. 22 Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Feb. 22 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. Fri. Feb. 23 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement. Fri. Feb. 23 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Feb. 24 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat. Feb. 24 Flow and Restore 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Powerful vinyasa style class with a focus in strengthening the entire body, ending with restorative/yin style poses to soak in the energy and heat created in the flow. Sat. Feb. 24 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 26 Acro Jam 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Mon. Feb. 26 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 26 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Feb. 26 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Tue. Feb. 27 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tue. Feb. 27 Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tue. Feb. 27 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue. Feb. 27 Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 27 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. Wed. Feb. 28 TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required.

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Mixing it up at the Mad(am) Trapper Contest Partner Packing and the High Kick are some of the new contests designed to test your strength and skills at the popular Rendezvous competition, Feb. 23 through 25 at Shipyards Park by Jennifer Trapnell

he multi-event Mad(am) Trapper competition, slated for Feb. 23 through 25, usually attracts dozens of women and men vying for the title of Mad Trapper or Madam Trapper. Historically, contestants have

PHOTOS: courtesy of Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous competed in five sourdough “skills”: the Log Toss, Chainsaw Chuck, Swede Saw, Axe Throw, and the ever-impressive Flour Packing event. This year, organizers have changed things up at the Shipyards Park venue. “Those five events have been the same ones for many years, and were based largely on strength,”

The Partner Pack forces competitors to carry their partner through an obstacle course said Rendezvous Operations Manager “Six-Shooter Sas” Saskrita Shrestha. To encourage a broader selection of contestants, organizers decided – partly through a hat draw – on a new line-up including some of the “big five” and some other outdoor events. “We’re rotating some events out and putting others in that haven’t been a part of the contest before,” said Board Member “Luscious” Lana Laviolette. “I think that ﬂour-packing may have scared some people off (from signing up),” Shrestha added. One of the new events is the crowd-pleasing Alaskan High Kick. This is a traditional northern sport, and will take place in Shipyards Park on Friday, February 23 at noon, organized by the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle. Athletes in this event must execute a torso-twisting high kick into the air from a seated position, and touch a small sealskin target suspended above. Winning kicks at the Arctic Winter Games

Yukoners push the edge with the Chainsaw Chuck

events have reached more than eight feet. The challenging two-person Whip Saw and the Partner Pack are two new events have been moved into to the Mad(am) Trapper line-up. The Partner Pack (introduced more than a decade ago as a “wife-carrying” contest) gets competitors racing around an obstacle course while packing someone “at least 100 pounds.” It’s scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. You can still sign up for some glory in the Flour Packing, Log Tossing, and Chainsaw Chucking events – they’re just not a part of the official Mad(am) Trapper activities. The grand finale Swede Saw and slightly scary Axe-Throw are two of the original events in year’s Mad(am) Trapper line-up. They’ll be run back to back on the final Rendezvous Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All of the events in the contest are open to both men and women, with cash prizes for each winner of individual events. There’s “small, medium and large” gold nuggets for the first, second and third place winners in both the men’s and women’s Mad

Lumel Studios has crafted glass axe trophies for the winners of Mad and Madam Trapper competitions (am) Trapper categories. And the contest’s sponsor, Lumel Studios, has made some glass axes as trophies for the firstplace Mad and Madam Trappers. Lumel Studios will present them to the winners at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 in the main tent just before the Rendezvous Wrap-up Parade. Contest registration is open to men and women over 18, right up to the day of competition. The entry fee is $60. Find out more at YukonRendezvous.com.

Jennifer Trapnell is a Whitehorse freelance writer. You can ﬁnd her hiking, birding, and enjoying life. Comments or questions about her column can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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