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by Danny Macdonald

he signs of spring are appearing all across the territory and Whitehorse residents will soon see another of those traditional symbols. Between April 16 and 19, local residents will discover reusable green bags appearing on their front porches. The spring food drive is organized by the Christian Ministerial Association and is one of two major food drives. The fall drive is organized by Yukon schools. Jeremy Norton is a director on the board of the Whitehorse Food Bank and the vice-president of the Christian Ministerial Association. According to Norton, the two drives are crucial pushes to restock the shelves at the Whitehorse Food Bank. “This is one of the key drives for the food bank,” Norton said. “At this time of year, shelves are getting bare.” This comes at a time when there is often an increase in demand on the food bank. The spring drive provides the food bank with enough stocked food to meet demand during the summer months. “Summer isn’t necessarily just our community,” Norton explained. “The summer transient population starts to arrive and maybe don’t have a plan fully figured out. Or perhaps travellers get stuck.” Norton also notes that the summer is also a down period for contributions. It’s the nature of short Yukon summers for Yukoners to seize every moment and they perhaps forget about things like contributions to the food bank. “It’s summer and people get busy,” Norton said. “And perhaps they forget to donate to the foodbank during that time.” And if you’re not sure what the food bank needs, they’ve set up some tools to help you out on their website.

“We’re supposed to encourage folks to go to the website, otherwise I might get in trouble,” Norton laughed. “If folks click on “Donate Food” link, there is a list of what the food bank needs.” The spring food drive was started by Christian churches in Whitehorse and most of them have a dedicated route that they look after. Fourteen different churches participate and they are joined by the Boy Scouts of Canada and a non-denominational volunteer group who both have their own route. Norton noted that they still need volunteers to take on collection in several neighbourhoods around town including Marwell, Kopper King, Raven’s Ridge and Whistle Bend. Norton is the pastor of the Mountainview Church, which has recently changed its name from the Whitehorse Baptist Church, and also feels that it’s important that residents understand why the churches and their congregations consider this a major part of their community contributions. “It’s important that ‘why’ is explained,” Norton said. “Part of the reason is that we are following Jesus’ example. His example was caring for and feeding the poor, and we want to follow that.” Individuals looking for more information, or looking to volunteer or donate, can visit the Whitehorse Food Bank website at www.WhitehorseFoodBank.ca or contact them via email at office@whitehorsefoodbank.ca or by phone at 867393-2265.

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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t really wasn’t too many years ago that campsites could be obvious almost forever due to the accepted practices of the day. Tents were different with straight sides, sloped roof and no floor. We kept the interior dry by trenching around the tent perimeter to allow the water to run off. Conscientious campers filled in the trenches while others just packed up and left the trenches. Either way in our fairly fragile environment it was obvious for years that a camp had been set up at that place. As well, a fire-ring was usually left in place and it often contained burned out cans, tin-foil and half melted aluminum pop/ beer cans. We didn’t used to have the high-tech (and quite comfortable) closed cell foam sleeping pads so we put pine boughs on the sleeping area to insulate us from the cold ground and make our bed comfortable. The pine boughs certainly worked, but it didn’t take long to denude the bottom 8-10 feet of all the pines within a short distance of the camp-site. The quest for wiener and marshmallow sticks did the same to willows and other shrubs nearby. Used toilet paper (which takes at least a year to biodegrade) has not ruined, but negatively affected, my first day in many remote camping spots. TP can be brought back and put into the campfire or, especially in group settings, put into a garbage bag at the latrine

site or along the trail back to the camp-site. A group camping together should dig a latrine, keeping the moss plug (the circle first dug out) intact to put back on top of whatever human waste went into the hole. Soft shoes for camp, such as sneakers or crocs are a Godsend for your feet after a long day in those foot protecting hiking boots. But what you may not realize is that the soft, light shoes have much less impact on the ground cover during all your walking around camp. Take apart your fire ring when leaving the site, never make an additional one except by moving the original. Tin-foil, pop and bean cans do not usually disappear by being burned. After burning any food traces out of these items, take them out of the fire pit and carry them out with you. Lots of things that start off in a can are easily transported in a Ziploc bag, which is always simpler to dispose of. In spring or early summer, before high-water, make your fires below the high water mark, which is always obvious along the shoreline or river

What’s Inside Spring Food Drive .................. 2 Step Outside ........................ 3 Aussie Girl: National Poutine Day Pt. 1 ............................. 4 Living With Wildlife ................ 6 End Plastic Pollution .............. 7 January Temperatures ...........10 Seasonal Recipes ..................12 Yukon’s Magniﬁcent 11 Pt. 5 ....14 Yukon College Research .........15 Dog Culture .........................16 Yukon See It Here .................19 Aussie Girl ..........................22

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Whitehorse Listings ................ 8 Highlights ............................17 Community Listings ...............20 Active Interests ....................18

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– and I have checked off – meet a Mountie, see a moose, bear and beaver, try maple syrup, go sledding, drive the Alaska Highway and Icefields Parkway. Others still on the list, yet to do, are see a professional hockey game, go iceskating, walk/swim in the Arctic Ocean, go heli-skiing and eat poutine! Yes, this Canadian delicacy was still on my list after being in Canada for well over a year. Why wait you may ask? I had thought I was only in Canada for two years – a very short time to see such a large and diverse country and I like to experience the “real-deal,” so I had thought I would first try it in Quebec. Since that was not going to be a reality and Canadians were constantly in shock that I hadn’t eaten it yet, I thought, “What better way to celebrate my time in Canada and my one year milestone in the Yukon than to have the most Canadian dish ever?” So here I am, in one of the farthest places from Quebec, the originators of this dish, but with the third largest Francophone community in Canada, wondering if, in fact, there is a perfect poutine in

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The excitement and anticipation of what this Canadian delicacy will taste like is beckoning. Will I be able to find the perfect poutine this far north? Will it be as good as everyone says? Will I start saying ‘Eh’ straight after? So many questions. Wait until next week’s issue to see the results… Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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arth Day is April 22. A day when we celebrate the planet we call home. This year’s theme is End Plastic Pollution. To end plastic pollution, we need to shift our attitudes and behaviours. Plastic pollution affects our health and the health of the animals and plants we share our planet with. The Earth itself is being overwhelmed with plastic pollution. Researchers predict that by 2050 there will be more plastic, by mass, than fish in the sea. Plastic can leach nasty chemicals that have been linked to negative health effects including early puberty, obesity, abnormal-

ities in the reproductive systems and chromosomes and damage to the cardiovascular system (www. EarthDay.org). The majority of plastic waste finds its way into the ocean and has a devastating effect on marine life. More than a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die every year from plastic — either from ingestion, entanglement or poisoning. Cows in Texas, camels in the United Arab Emirates and ravens in Whitehorse are eating plastic bags. During my morning walk, I come across myriad raven pellets — the pellets they regurgitate with all the “food” that they have eaten but can’t digest. Typically this in-

cludes things like animal bones and fur, but these pellets are all full of plastic. Making plastic requires a lot of non-renewable resources — the United States uses 12 million barrels of oil a year just to produce plastic bags. Once we are done with plastic, we throw it away. The problem is, there is no “away.” Plastics break down into smaller and smaller particles, but they don’t go away. The craziest part is that all of these nasty side effects from using plastic could be totally avoided. We know this because we didn’t even really use plastic until after the Second World War. Some people say that remembering to bring your own cloth bag is an inconvenience, but in the whole scheme of things, is it really? We just need to work on changing our habits. Do you remember when you were a kid and you didn’t have to wear a seatbelt? Now you don’t think twice about getting into the car and buckling up. We need to develop new habits to protect our health and environment. The best place to start is by reducing single use plastics. These are the plastics that we use once and then throwaway. Examples are plastic shopping bags, produce bags, water bottles and straws. Instead of putting groceries in plastic bags, put them in reusable bags. Instead of purchasing water in a bottle, fill a bottle with tap water. Instead of using straws, simply sip from a cup.

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Whitehorse based artist of Tlingit and Irish descent, Wed. Apr. 18 TED Talk Huddle 3:30 pm (co)space Mark Preston’s contemporary pieces are inspired by coworking space` Each week we’ll select a new minimalism and abstraction topic/Talk and hang around to discuss! You never Thu. Mar. 8 to Sat. May 26 Art Exhibit: Ready know what amazing things some shots of mid-week Player Two by Brendan Lee Satish & Sonny creativity will spark. Assu Yukon Arts Centre Elements from science Wed. Apr. 18 Untie the Lines 7:00 pm Yukon fiction, comic book, and gaming cultures to consider Beringia Interpretive Centre One woman’s how these forms alternately reinforce and transcend determination to grab hold of her dream and making racial boundaries in youth culture. it reality, embarking on a three year long solo sailing Until Sat. June 30 Unfurled - The Yukon in Fur adventure. Learn about this summer’s programs, Arts Underground Exhibit held in the Hougen including kids’ camps and adult dinghy sailing. Heritage Gallery. The rich history and current Wed. Apr. 18 Untie the Lines Film - Yukon Breeze culture of trapping in the Yukon. Sailing Society Fundraiser 7:00 pm Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Yukon Breeze Sailing Society invites you to a “true wanderlust film” about one woman’s determination to grab hold of her Until Sat. Apr. 21 2018 Rotary Music Festival dream and making it reality, embarking on a three Yukon Arts Centre Watch and support over 1200 year long solo sailing adventure. For tickets email: young Yukon musicians! For info: 333-0748 yukonbreeze@gmail.com, $12 Wed. Apr. 18 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Apr. 18 Whitehorse United Church Choir Epic Pizza goes till we are done! Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Thu. Apr. 19 Brandon Isaak - Intimate and Wed. Apr. 18 The 25th Annual Putnam County Accoustic 6:30 pm Yukon Transportation Museum Spelling Bee 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Incorporating This intimate acoustic show is sure to impress. Get real audience members this hilarious musical is part your tickets online. improv, part wacky musical spelling bee. Thu. Apr. 19 Hip Hop Show #11 7:00 pm Splintered Wed. Apr. 18 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn Craft Same format as last month: With a ton of in the Boiler Room featured artists, then a free for all jam at the end. Wed. Apr. 18 Moon Almost Occults Aldebaran! Thu. Apr. 19 Anne Turner Jazz Jam 7:00 pm The 10:15 pm Grey Mountain Road - upper parking lot Social House Moon almost occults Aldebaran!, Excellent visibility Thu. Apr. 19 Jam Night with Ben Mahony 7:30 pm (to west). Open to public; donations welcomed. Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Apr. 19 Ginger Jam 8:00 pm Epic Pizza Fully Thu. Apr. 19 Free Yukoner Day MacBride Museum Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Valid Yukon ID electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and must be presented at time of admission. guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest coThu. Apr. 19 Brave, Honest Conversations hosts and performers. Thu. Apr. 19 to Fri. Apr. 20 Ed Lockington 8:30 pm 8:30 am (co)space coworking space` A one-day workshop about having the conversations that Whisky Jacks Pub & Grill matter most, so we can find solutions, together. Fri. Apr. 20 Steve Slade 5:30 pm The Cut Off Register online. Restaurant Thu. Apr. 19 Girl Guide Cookie Blitz Porter Creek Fri. Apr. 20 Parker Thomas Jazz 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Join Tom Connor, Nick Mah, 6:00 pm Super A Porter Creek or email if you need Adam Cripps and Gui Chan for an evening of Jazz. a cookie fix outside the alotted time or would like to learn more about Girl Guides. 667-2455 Jammers are always welcome. Thu. Apr. 19 Girl Guide Cookie Blitz Riverdale Fri. Apr. 20 Ice Palace Blues Dance Party with 6:00 pm Selkirk Elementary School Sparks, Brandon Isaak 6:30 pm Yukon Transportation Museum Blues fun and comedy with Blues Legend Brownies & Guides sell Classic Girl Guide Cookies, email or call if you need a cookie fix, or would like and Yukoner Brandon Isaak, tickets online. Fri. Apr. 20 Rotary Junior Concert 7:00 pm Yukon more information on the Girl Guides. 667-2455 Arts Centre Enjoy the music of the Rotary Festival. Thu. Apr. 19 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon College Fri. Apr. 20 KingSwardFish 420 Party 7:30 pm Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, Best Western Gold Rush Inn welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone Fri. Apr. 20 Friday Night Jams 8:00 pm Town & welcome to sit in on this game of strategy. Mountain Hotel Bring your instrument and your Thu. Apr. 19 Group Auditions for Bystander voice and get in the lineup of instant community7:00 pm The Old Fire Hall Come prepared to enjoy driven music and good times! a collaborative movement, storytelling, soundFri. Apr. 20 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 making experience. To book an audition email ad@ pm Town & Mountain Hotel gwaandaktheatre.ca Fri. Apr. 20 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Thu. Apr. 19 Energy Storage for the Yukon 7:30 Boiler Room pm Yukon Conservation Society Discuss with Ravi Fri. Apr. 20 to Sat. Apr. 21 Peggy Hanifan & Seethapathy how can we get more reliable power in Friends 420 Jam 9:00 pm Whisky Jacks Pub & Whitehorse from wind turbines or solar panels? Grill Thu. Apr. 19 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Sat. Apr. 21 Cutting Lose with Peggy and Jack Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral 5:00 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Thu. Apr. 19 The 25th Annual Putnam County Sat. Apr. 21 Rotary Senior Concert 7:00 pm Yukon Spelling Bee 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Incorporating Arts Centre Enjoy the music of the Rotary Festival. real audience members this hilarious musical is part Sat. Apr. 21 Incidental Musics Launch Party 7:00 improv, part wacky musical spelling bee. pm Elks Lodge 306 Local entertainment, short films Fri. Apr. 20 Beat the Heat Bootcamp 12:00 am and visual artists. Tickets at the door. Whitehorse, Yukon Registration closes April 20th, Sat. Apr. 21 Coffee House & Open Mic Night - AkYK show 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church In the 2018. Contact Chad Thomas to register 334 5519 basement of the United Church, contact Ray Tucker or by Email xycharliecrew@gmail.com Fri. Apr. 20 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches to book a slot 633-4580 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning

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Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome! Fri. Apr. 20 Afternoon Tea and Hymn Sing 2:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. Apr. 20 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Incorporating real audience members this hilarious musical is part improv, part wacky musical spelling bee. Fri. Apr. 20 Tush N Kush - A Burlesque Cabaret 9:00 pm The Social House Tickets available at Molotov and Bricks and Franchise Footwear Sat. Apr. 21 to Sun. Apr. 22 Yukon Wild Sheep Convention Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Educational Workshops, Dinner Banquet and Fundraiser, Tickets online. 334-9949 Sat. Apr. 21 Giant Community Yard Sale 10:00 am Yukon Convention Centre Sat. Apr. 21 Garden Box Build & 50th Birthday Potluck 10:00 am Yukon Conservation Society Learn how to build garden boxes hands-on then enjoy a potluck. all are welcome! Call 668-5678 for more information. Sat. Apr. 21 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 am The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat. Apr. 21 Spring Bog Artisans Market 11:00 am Westmark Whitehorse Featuring 47 of the most talented artisans the north has to offer, surprise draws and much more. Call or email for more info. 333-1419 Sat. Apr. 21 Guitar and Music Theory 5:30 pm Grace Space For intermediate-advanced players who want to ‘fill in the blanks’ of their understanding of music theory on their instrument. For more information or to register, contact Krista at kristaaustad@gmail.com Sat. Apr. 21 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome. Sat. Apr. 21 Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 6:30 pm Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre A trio of brilliant thinkers embraced an unconventional lifestyle and gave birth to an icon of female power. Sat. Apr. 21 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Incorporating real audience members this hilarious musical is part improv, part wacky musical spelling bee. Sun. Apr. 22 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. Apr. 22 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. Apr. 22 Japanese Conversation Classes 3:00 pm Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Call 393-2588 or email Fumi Torigai the instructor at jcayukon@gmail.com for more info. Mon. Apr. 23 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. Apr. 23 Available Light Cinema: Castle in the Sky 5:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle. 126 minutes Mon. Apr. 23 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. Apr. 23 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Apr. 23 Available Light Cinema: Western 8:30 pm Yukon Arts Centre German construction workers begin a challenging new job in the Bulgarian countryside, their sense of adventure is awakened, but so, too, are their prejudices. 120 minutes Tue. Apr. 24 Spring Food Drive Bag Pick-Up Days Whitehorse Baptist Church Please place your full bags on your front doorstep for pick up in the early evening. Contact Jeremy at jeremy@whbc.ca or 335-7524 for more information. Tue. Apr. 24 YTG Employment Information Session 1:00 pm Employment Central A 2 hour employment workshop with a representative from the Yukon Government Public Service Commission, Human Resources Department. first come, First serve basis. Tue. Apr. 24 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 pm Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463. Tue. Apr. 24 Super Hero Life Drawing 6:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles Real, Live Super Heros to draw, all ages event. Tue. Apr. 24 The Underachievers 6:30 pm Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty

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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. Apr. 18 Baby Talk Session: Adjustment to Parenthood 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones. Wed. Apr. 18 Fantastic Fibres 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages. Listen to a story, sing songs and create masterpieces with fabrics and fibres of all sorts. Call 668-8698 for more details. Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 19 Parent & Child Yoga 6:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness A flowing class for a parent and child of 6 years and up. Register online or call 3343479 for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Power of Painting 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre 18+ Months. Listen to a story, sing songs and create masterpieces with paint. Call 6688698 for more details. Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 20 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Fri. Apr. 20 Mommy Barre 1:30 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Focuses on strength, posture, core and flexibility. . Register online or call 334-3479 for more information. Fri. Apr. 20 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. Sat. Apr. 21 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. Sat. Apr. 21 Family Free Play Drop In 10:00 am Family Literacy Centre Read, make crafts and participate in imaginative play. Mon - Fri 10 - 3 pm Call 668-8698 for more info. Sat. Apr. 21 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 am Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give. Call 633-4903 for more information. Sat. Apr. 21 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. Apr. 21 to Sun. Apr. 22 MTG Dominaria Prerelease Weekend 10:00 am TItan Gaming & Collectibles New Magic The Gathering Cards, new Planeswalkers, tournament. Sun. Apr. 22 Kids Yoga 11:15 am Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 45 minutes of mindfulness, growth, and movement. We play games and tell stories - for ages 5-7. Call 334-8599 for more info. Sun. Apr. 22 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 Mon. Apr. 23 Eurythmics 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Ages 0-5. Enjoy a mix of music, movement and fun. Call 668-8698 for more details. Mon. Apr. 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. Tue. Apr. 24 Back To Nature 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages. Stories, activities and crafts to connect your child to their natural surroundings. Call 668-8698 for more details. Tue. Apr. 24 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Free, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. Tue. Apr. 24 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. Tue. Apr. 24 Youth Leadership Training 6:00 pm Yukon Association for Community Living 667-4606 Weekly free youth leadership training workshops, for youth ages of 13 and 21 of any mental and physical ability are welcome. Snacks and refreshments provided. Call or email to register.

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Wed. Apr. 18 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 Wed. Apr. 18 Yukon Community Crime Stoppers AGM 4:00 pm Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce All Welcome 867-633-4829 Wed. Apr. 18 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 5:30 pm Yukon Inn Understand the impact of conﬂict on children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 19 Monthly Coalition Meeting 5:00 pm CYO Hall Monthly Coalition (Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition) meetings are held every third Thursday. Everyone is welcome! Thu. Apr. 19 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. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Fri. Apr. 20 ArtsNet AGM 12:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library Coffee and tea provided, feel free to bring your lunch. Sat. Apr. 21 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 Sat. Apr. 21 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 pm Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Tue. Apr. 24 For the Sake of the Children 5:30 pm Yukon Inn Learn about family law, the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca Tue. Apr. 24 ACC Yukon AGM 5:30 pm Winterlong Brewing Co. A formal meeting discussing trip planning brainstorming and organizing.

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Do you remember when January was always cold? ...-40 all month? Are you sure? by Mike Gladish

anuary 2018 was only a short time ago, but our memories are probably quite variable. Many of us will remember the brief warm spell when we had a high of +7ºC and above freezing temperatures for about 48 hours. Trails, roads and sidewalks were icy and treacherous for a couple of weeks. Most of us may have forgotten that we had a 20-centimetre snowfall in early January and two cold spells in the -30s. In fact, January was only a bit warmer than the average of the last 30 years. What is a normal January in Whitehorse? Based on statistics, a “normal” January has an average daily high of -14ºC and an average daily low of -22ºC, with at least one day above freezing and one day near or below -40. The average January has 24 centimetres of snow. But very few Januaries are average. And most of us remember the extremes, not the averages. Analyzing 70 years of data, a typical January may be described as follows. Temperatures vary

widely from -40ºC to +1ºC. January has one to three mild periods, with large variations in temperature, usually over a 48-hour period. January is a dry month with snowfall ranging from none to 40 centimetres. We each tend to remember certain winters. Those of us born in the 1930s, may remember some extremely cold winters in the 1940’s. On January 31, 1947 a low of -52ºC was recorded. That translates to 62 below zero on the Fahrenheit scale, which explains why the old-timers talk about 60 below zero days. Those who were born in the 1950s might remember the 1960s as being very cold, for a good reason. Two of the coldest winters in the last 70 years were 1966 and 1969. January 1966 had 12 days below -40ºC and on three of those days the temperature remained below -40ºC all day. That is why our 60-year-old friends keep talking about when winters were always cold. The flip side of those cold mem-

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Was it always this cold in January? ories are the warm winters that have been forgotten. There were several mild winters in the 1940s. January 1942 had an average high of -3ºC and an average low of -10ºC. The coldest day was -32ºC and the warmest was +5ºC. January 1961 was also mild, with the coldest day being -33ºC. Most Januaries in the 1960s were close to the long term averages. The lowest temperature in January 1985 was -20ºC.

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The extremes of January may be best illustrated by the years 1981 and 1982. January 1981 was one of the mildest on record. There were 20 days that were 0ºC or warmer and the average low was -8ºC. There was a total of 43 centimeters of snow, but most of it melted. That was the year that Whitehorse had canoe races during Rendezvous and had to truck in snow for the first World Cup cross country ski race held in North America. The following year, January 1982, was one of the coldest on record. The warmest day was -16ºC and the average high was -27ºC!

There were 13 days below -40ºC and about 15 centimeters of snow. All those extremes only one year apart! At least one conclusion can be made about January in Whitehorse. We have never had a January with -40ºC recorded every day. The coldest and second coldest January in the last 70 years, 1969 and 1982/1966(tied) recorded minimum temperatures of -40ºC or colder on half of the days. In fact, our longest period of continuous -40ºC or colder is only seven days, and that was set in 1996. One of cont’d on page 11...

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Mike Gladish is a keen weather observer who trained as a Meteorological Technician 35 years ago.

A note about this data *** I arrived at the conclusions here by studying historical weather information provided by the Environment Canada website. Four temperatures were chosen for each January to represent the overall trends for the month. In general, the two warmest and two coldest temperatures were selected and distributed over the four weeks and shown on the graph as x’s. Data Based on Historical Weather information from 1949 to 2018 provided by Environment Canadaw over 70 years).

Environment Canada climate “Normals”, based on 30 year averages, rolled over each decade. 1961 - 1990 January mean maximum -14ºC January mean minimum -23ºC

1988 to 2018 30 year summary 2 cold 4 mild 18 without -40 2 without a 0+ 4 below average

1983 to 2018 35 year summary 2 very cold 5 mild 21 without a -40 2 without a 0+ 4 below average

1949 to 1982 35 year summary 4 very cold 4 mild 5 without a -40 4 without a 0+ 16 below average

1981-2010 January mean maximum -11ºC January mean minimum -19ºC

Warmest average January 1981 Coldest average January 1969 Second warmest 1985 Second coldest 1966/1982 Third coldest 1996

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the warmest Januarys on record, other than 1981, was in 1942. Another conclusion is that January, along with the rest of the Whitehorse winter months is more about wide fluctuations in temperature than it is about long cold periods. Whitehorse is only about 150 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean with a wall of high mountains separating us from all that warm water. If the cold, dense Arctic air mass settles over the Yukon, the mountains hold it in place. But if the arctic air moves southward from Alaska over the Pacific, it pushes the warm Pacific air over top of the mountain barrier and into the Yukon. The conversation isn’t complete without relating the data to climate change. In the last 35 years, January has definitely been warmer on average than the previous 35 years and more so in the last 10 years. The average daily high and low in Whitehorse for the last 10 years was -9ºC and -17ºC, compared to the averages of -14ºC and -23ºC for the period 1961 to 1990. To make conclusions about the whole winter, all of the months would have to be analyzed, because it is possible to have -40ºC on any given day, from November to March. An extremely cold November can be followed by a mild December and so on. Even though the global climate is on a warming trend, it is difficult to make conclusions based on average and extreme weather from a single location. Climate trends are measured in one-degree increments, more or less, over a period of one or more years. Our local weather variations can be as much as 50 degrees in 48 hours. Our weather memories are very individual and specific and we are prone to generalize to long periods, even a whole winter, based on very little data. Even traditional knowledge has to be studied carefully, because we humans have very subjective opinions about last week’s weather, never mind last year or last century.

The 70 year averages (average high and low over 70 years) January mean maximum -14ºC January mean minimum -22º

1969 was the coldest January since 1948 and had only 10 days with -40ºC temperatures. There were several mild Januaries in the 1940s.

Last 10 years average (2009-2018) January mean maximum -9ºC January mean minimum -17ºC

The average temperature for the last 10 Januaries has been 2 degrees warmer than the 30 year average and 5 degrees warmer than the 70 year average. January has been warmer than average for the last 10 years and recorded -40ºC or colder only twice since 2008.

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Sweet potato hash and eggs

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Sweet potato and onion

ment every season or any protein you wish to pair it with. Makes a fast hearty brunch or light supper. Serves 2

2 Tbsp butter, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 to 1½ pound sweet potato, peeled and cubed ⅓ cup water

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Magnificent 11

The Dempster (Highway 5) and Top of the World (Highway 9)

by Doug Sack

of the Yukon’s Magnificent 11 highways as members of the same family, the Dempster is the rogue son who went off on his own at a young age to break the family tradition. It’s the only one in the family built to service the oil and gas industry, rather than war or mining, and specifically a proposed natural gas pipeline from the MackPHOTOS: courtesy of the Government of Yukon enzie Delta to the Alaska Highway via the Klondike Highway Trips on the Dempster Highway can make you feel awestruck then onto worldwide markets. It was a pipeline that was just a polhe Top of the World High- Wade Creek. itical pipe dream. way is neither on top of the However, the Dempster did asThe stretch of Top of the World world nor is it a highway, but Highway to Tetlin Junction, near sist quite a bit of Arctic developis certainly one of the most mem- Tok on the Alaska Highway, is ment over the decades since and orable drives in both Alaska and summer-only, but the Yukon side is now a popular tourist road the Yukon. was year-round when the Clinton certain to soon get more popular Technically, it runs 127 kilo- Creek asbestos mine was running. since you can now drive it right metres from Jack Wade Junction in Alaska, which is the end of “The Top of the World and The the Taylor Highway, to the ferry landing in West Dawson and has Dempster are the crown jewels of been in existence since 1955 – but that’s the Chamber of Commerce Yukon highways.” version. ... Doug Sack It’s been well known since the days of the Volstead Act (Prohibition) in the early 1920s that, with The road is wide and good to to the shore of the Arctic Ocean only minor detours, the route was that turnoff, but gets a tad bushy at Tuktoyaktuk in the summer. used for bootlegging by dog mush- up in the border tundra and can Your humble, retired roadologist ers when Alaska was dry and Can- be quite scary for Cheechakos worked on the construction of ada was wet. the Dempster in the mid 1970s at (rookies) from the urbs. A book titled Tisha: the Story The secret to driving it safely Eagle Plains (driving dump trucks of a Young Teacher in the Alaska is going slow. Real slow. The Little and running bulldozers). I know Wilderness, as told to Robert Gold border crossing closes every the road well, yet still feel aweSpecht by Anne Hobbs, tells the night at 9 p.m. for 12 hours, so struck every recreational trip I memoir of a young woman who it’s one of the quietest and most take up it as an old man. Two spots left her home in Colorado to be- beautiful spots in the Yukon to stand out as favourites: come a teacher in Chicken, Alaska camp when all the traffic hunkers 1. The view of the velvet mounin the 1920s. The book documents down for the night. tains to the east from the POV of the hilarious rivalry between Chicken, so named because the the Arctic Circle marker, and competing bootleggers. And they old time miners who discovered 2. The big pullout up on the had plenty of customers; there it couldn’t agree on how to spell high Eagle Plateau just north of was considerable mining activity Ptarmigan, can be described in the Ogilvie River, with an amazing on both sides of the border with one word: Funky. It’s such an un- viewing platform facing due east. good pay streaks in both countries usual drive visitors either want to On your right (south) side are the on the same creeks like Forty- get it over with quickly or stay for Ogilvie Mountains, which were ravmile, which predates the Klondike several days to soak it all up. aged by the glaciers of the last Ice as a mining destination by about The Top of the World Highway is Age. On your left (north), are the 10 years. short, but rivals the Dempster for smooth, soft looking mountains of Some of the biggest nuggets dramatic scenery while it lasts. the same range, which were never in Alaska history came off Jack Speaking of which, if you think touched by any glaciers.

In between is the exact place where the Ice Age glaciers melted and retreated; the end of the trail for the glaciers if you will. It is startling to see the difference between glaciated and untouched mountains in the same range. That’s just one “must see” places on the Dempster and there are hundreds more that keep changing as you move north and the mountains keep getting smaller until they dive into the flat Arctic tundra like the tail of a sea serpent disappearing beneath the water. There are two ways for people in vehicles to reach pure alpine tundra in the Yukon. The first is to drive up a mountain until you get higher than the treeline and the second is to keep driving north on the continent until you leave trees and mountains behind and find yourself in the land of pingoes and whale blubber. You can do the first on the Top of the World Highway and the second on the (incomparable) Dempster, the crown jewels of the Yukon’s Magnificent 11 numbered highways.

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In the North; by the North; for the North: Science and Research Stories from Yukon College

Moving Mountains

Researchers investigate how Earth movement on the coast can affect inland mountains by Leighann Chalykoff

he white-capped Mackenzie Mountains, which spill over the border between Yukon and the Northwest Territories, are surprisingly active… for a pile of rock. Each year, the mountains are growing a few millimetres taller. It may not sound like much, but it’s significant in geological terms, where it takes thousands of years to form rock, and the fastest uplift rates — the speed of elevation change on the Earth’s surface — are about three kilometres over one million years. A team of scientists from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Colorado State University, and Yukon College has been exploring the cause of this movement through an international project funded through the United States National Science Foundation. Here’s what the researchers know: There’s a lot of underground tectonic action happening in and around Kluane National Park. Just to the southwest, the Pacific Plate meets the North American Plate in the Gulf of Alaska. When those two plates move and collide, they cause a space problem. And that triggers considerable seismic activity, which can result in earthquakes, like the one in Haines Pass in 2017. “It’s a high-stress environment,” said Dr. Joel Cubley, one

of the project’s researchers and an instructor at Yukon College’s Geological Technology Program. “A fragment of the Earth’s crust is wedged against the North American Plate, causing rapid uplift of the Coast Mountains in Kluane and southeastern Alaska.” It’s not surprising that this tectonic stress is causing coastal mountains to move, but astonishingly it also seems to be moving the Mackenzie Mountains, which are located more than 800 kilometres inland. Cubley and the team are trying to figure out what’s going on: How can that stress transfer so far? And what geologic structures allow for this movement of Earth’s upper crust? To find these answers, they’re using earthquake data to help image the Earth’s subsurface beneath parts of Alaska, the Yukon and the NWT. Between 2015 and 2017, the research team installed 37 seismographs and three GPS instruments along a rough line starting in Skagway, Alaska, crossing the Yukon and the Mackenzie Mountain range, and then extending to the edge of Great Bear Lake. These instruments record earthquake data and help geoscientists build a picture of geologic structure and activity far below the Earth’s surface. “It is such an intriguing pro-

PHOTOS: courtesy of the Yukon College ject,” said Sharon Busby, a Yukon College geological technology student who assisted the professional scientists with placing and monitoring the equipment. “It was a great learning experience for me to help with research that could potentially provide new insight into the inner workings of the Earth.” Busby came from Manitoba to study at the College after reading about the work and research opportunities available to students there. “I also love being outdoors,” she added. “Backpacking, mountain biking and hiking – anything that will get me to go out and explore the mountains.” In July 2016, when Busby and the research team loaded their gear into trucks to begin 10 days of field work, she knew she had found the adventure she’d sought. “I came to the College with an interest in geology, and it was so

Student Sharon Bubsy examines one of the seismometer stations in remote areas of the Yukon and Northwest Territories encouraging for me to be able to work alongside professional scientists,” she said. “It gave me the confidence that I could carry on with this type of work.” In fall 2016, they went back out into the field to check on the instruments and found that a few had been damaged: One had paw prints on it, likely from a bear encounter, and another had a bullet hole through it, possibly a stray from a hunter’s rifle. They repaired the damaged sites and replaced the instruments’ batteries, so they would continue providing accurate readings. In 2017, Busby graduated with a Geological Technology Diploma. With her combination of education and experience, she was able to springboard into a position with Golder Associates where she puts the skills learned at Yukon College

to use as a Geo-Environmental Technician. Meanwhile, the Mackenzie Mountain project continues. In summer 2018, Cubley and co-researchers will retrieve the sensors and begin to compile results to gain a greater understanding of the mountains’ movements and more broadly, the inner workings of the Earth. Yukon College is dedicated to answering northern research questions, supporting local innovation, and increasing student research capacity. This series explores the depth and breadth of northern research at the College. For more information visit www.YukonCollege.yk.ca/ Research.

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Wed. Apr. 18 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sun. Apr. 22 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. Apr. 22 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Sun. Apr. 22 The Last Knights 6:30 pm The Globe Theatre Starring Morgan Freeman, Clive Owen, Rated PG, All proceeds go towards the heating bill Wed. Apr. 25 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri. Apr. 20 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat. Apr. 21 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon. Apr. 23 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue. Apr. 24 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranﬁeld@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wednesdays AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Apr. 18 Elders Council 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Apr. 19 Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Apr. 19 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 19 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Apr. 19 Claire Ness and the Family Band 7:00 pm Carcross Community Centre Tickets at the door. Thu. Apr. 19 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranﬁeld, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri. Apr. 20 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sat. Apr. 21 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Apr. 22 Sewing Sessions 12:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Apr. 23 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Apr. 23 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Apr. 24 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Apr. 24 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. Apr. 24 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Apr. 24 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Apr. 24 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Apr. 24 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

CARMACKS

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sewing Group 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tage Cho Hudan Interpretive Centre. Sewing supplies available for personal projects or feel free to bring your own supplies and projects.

DAWSON CITY

Wed. Apr. 18 Birdland Film Screening 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Sheila, an ex-cop, hides cameras in her house to watch her husband cheating. When her husband is murdered, along with his lover, Sheila’s cameras connect her to the crime. Free Screening. Wed. Apr. 18 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio. Thu. Apr. 19 Handgames Club 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. Apr. 19 Art Night 7:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. Apr. 19 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. Apr. 20 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Apr. 20 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Apr. 20 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Apr. 20 Art with Ange 3:30 pm Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.com

Fri. Apr. 20 Gym Night 7:30 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Call or Email for more information. 9937100 ext 149 youthoutreach@trondek.ca Fri. Apr. 20 The Executives 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sat. Apr. 21 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. Apr. 21 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Apr. 21 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/ desert drinks, to a featured special. Sat. Apr. 21 Teen Movie Night 6:00 pm Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Call 993-7100 ext 149 or email youthoutreach@trondek.ca for more information. Sun. Apr. 22 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Apr. 22 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. Apr. 23 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Apr. 23 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Mad Scientists 3:30 pm Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.com Tue. Apr. 24 Cooking Club 6:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Tue. Apr. 24 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealﬁt(at) me.com 867-993-2520 Wed. Apr. 25 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wednesdays Archery 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre No experience or equipment needed. Wed. Apr. 18 Faro Arts & Recreation Association AGM 4:30 pm Faro Community Library Please drop by if you would like to become involved. For additional information call: Cyndy at 994-2211 Wed. Apr. 18 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Thu. Apr. 19 Shufﬂeboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Environment Club 3:45 pm Del Van Gorder School Fri. Apr. 20 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun. Apr. 22 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Apr. 22 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Apr. 24 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. Apr. 24 Shufﬂeboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information. Wed. Apr. 25 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

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Wed. Apr. 18 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. Apr. 18 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information. Wed. Apr. 18 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed. Apr. 18 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Apr. 19 Seniors Tai Chi 1:30 pm Haines Junction Thu. Apr. 19 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu. Apr. 19 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Apr. 19 Hatha Yoga 3:30 pm Village Bakery and Deli Thu. Apr. 19 Circuit Training 5:00 pm Haines Junction Call Steve at 296-6097 for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Restorative Yoga 7:15 pm Village Bakery and Deli Thu. Apr. 19 Open Mic 7:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. Apr. 20 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Mon. Apr. 23 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Kazoo - Music, Making and Movement 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Centre Kids will learn songs, make simple instruments and move to music. All kids 4 and under are welcome. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Held in the Mezzanine. Tue. Apr. 24 Romp and Stomp Music and Movement 10:00 am Haines Junction Community

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Centre In the Mezzanine Free, music and movement for kids 0-4 and parents, There will be a healthy snack provided. All welcome! Come get your wiggles out!! To register call 335 2583 Tue. Apr. 24 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Hatha Yoga 3:30 pm Village Bakery and Deli Tue. Apr. 24 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Tue. Apr. 24 Restorative Yoga 7:15 pm Village Bakery and Deli Wed. Apr. 25 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. Apr. 25 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information. Wed. Apr. 25 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays & Thursdays Choir Wed. 7:00 pm, Thu. 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Apr. 21 Watercolour Landscape Workshop 1:00 pm Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Local artist Daphne Mennell will be on hand to share tips with aspiring artists. Materials will be provided. No experience is required. Email envweb@gov.yk.ca for more info. Sat. Apr. 21 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Sun. Apr. 22 Bird Banding 101 1:00 pm Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Learn all about Yukon’s three bird banding stations from the experts themselves. Email envweb@gov.yk.ca for more information. Tue. Apr. 24 North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@yogawhitehorse.ca Tue. Apr. 24 Brownie Mountain Hike 6:30 pm Swan Haven Interpretive Centre This short but steep hike is also known as M’Clintock West Ridge. Email envweb@gov.yk.ca for more information. Please view the hike online beforehand. Tue. Apr. 24 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. Apr. 25 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. Apr. 19 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. Apr. 19 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. Apr. 20 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Apr. 22 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Apr. 23 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Tue. Apr. 24 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. Apr. 24 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. Apr. 24 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Sat. Apr. 21 Teen Movie Night 5:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Suffed Pita Pockets and Ice-cream Sundaes, please bring pillows and blankets. Showing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@ northwestel.net Sun. Apr. 22 TED Talk - “Watching the World Perception, Bias and Difference” 1:30 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Watch and discuss a selection of prerecorded TEDTalks. Admission is free, but please bring a plate of food to share

OLD CROW

Thu. Apr. 19 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Apr. 22 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. Apr. 24 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Wednesdays & Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. Apr. 18 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed. Apr. 18 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. Apr. 18 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu. Apr. 19 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 21 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Apr. 21 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@tagishyukon. org for more information. Sat. Apr. 21 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis. Tue. Apr. 24 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Wed. Apr. 25 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

TESLIN

Wed. Apr. 18 Claire Ness and the Family Band 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Tickets at the door. Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 20 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. Apr. 20 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. Apr. 24 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Apr. 24 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Apr. 24 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

WATSON LAKE

Wed. Apr. 18 Talking Union Basics Watson Lake Recreation Centre Union introductory course takes place on April 21 - 22, register by April 18th, call 6688593 for more information. Wed. Apr. 18 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu. Apr. 19 Parents and Tots 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. Thu. Apr. 19 Community Kitchen 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre A afternoon of being in the kitchen, cooks some nutritious meals and bake some goodies to take home. Thu. Apr. 19 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information. Thu. Apr. 19 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri. Apr. 20 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information. Sat. Apr. 21 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 am Andrea’s Hotel Come out for a relaxing time of inspiration, fun, and encouragement. For more information call Ruth Holt 536-7726 or Ruth Wilkinson at 536-4542” Sun. Apr. 22 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. Apr. 23 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Mon. Apr. 23 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information. Tue. Apr. 24 Parents and Tots 10:30 am Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. Tue. Apr. 24 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more information. Tue. Apr. 24 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. Apr. 25 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 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 #907-766-2666 Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: MonThurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:30-4:30| #907766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Homework Help, 5:30 pm Haines Public Library #907-7662545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays, Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wednesdays & Thursdays Pickle Ball 5:30 pm Haines Borough Alaska Wednesdays and Fridays Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays Strength and Stretch 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Apr. 18 Mining Forum Committee Water Panel 7:00 pm Haines Chamber Of Commerce Wed. Apr. 18 Southeast SER EMS Symposium Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Apr. 18 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Apr. 18 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Apr. 19 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Apr. 19 Episcopal Convention 12:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Apr. 19 Rivertalk 8:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Apr. 19 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Apr. 20 Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 am Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. Apr. 20 Career Day 10:00 am Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. Apr. 20 Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Apr. 20 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Apr. 22 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Apr. 22 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Apr. 22 Yoga with Melina 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts

Mon. Apr. 23 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Apr. 23 Chamber Strategic Planning 1:00 pm Haines Chamber Of Commerce Mon. Apr. 23 CIA Transportation Reception 4:00 pm Haines Chamber Of Commerce Mon. Apr. 23 Episcopalian Conference 8:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Apr. 23 HEDC Baseline Data Presentation 7:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Apr. 23 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon. Apr. 23 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Apr. 24 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Apr. 24 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Apr. 24 CIA Presents Dan Henry: “Everything from Afar Drifts Ashore: The Northern Hub of Tlingit Country.” 7:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Apr. 24 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Apr. 24 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. Apr. 25 Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Apr. 25 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Apr. 25 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Fri. Apr. 20 to Sun. Apr. 22 Conference 8:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts

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Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-9832679 for more info. Mondays & Wednesdays TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Noon Xpress Spinning 12:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays, Wednesdays, Mat Pilates 5:30 pm Mon/ Wed, 11:00 am Sat. Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Mondays & 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 Mondays & Wednesdays Hatha Yoga w/SherryALL Levels 6:15 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 Wednesdays, 6:00 pm Sundays, Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu. Apr. 19 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Apr. 19 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out. Thu. Apr. 19 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu. Apr. 19 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. Apr. 20 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement. Fri. Apr. 20 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Apr. 21 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat. Apr. 21 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. Apr. 21 Jess and JDot 8:30 pm Red Onion Saloon Sat. Apr. 21 Mental Health First Aid Course 8:00 am Skagway Alaska Call John at 907-983-2255 for more information or to register. Sat. Apr. 21 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. Apr. 22 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Apr. 23 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. Apr. 23 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Apr. 23 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Apr. 23 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Apr. 24 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. Apr. 24 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Apr. 24 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out. Tue. Apr. 24 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue. Apr. 24 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.

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Aussie Girl in Alaska with Kylie Campbell

have not made the trip to mainland Alaska yet, but my experience of those oddballs and genuinely interesting characters that live in the tiny village of Skagway truly are one of a kind. Hiking and camping are certainly a great way to get out and explore nature, and Skagway has some pretty spectacular scenery. It’s also a great way to meet new people and bond as you get cut off from electronic distractions and have to entertain yourselves. Skagway is a windy oasis of local and mainland misfits all living in a town away from the rest of the world. But Skagwegians certainly know how to enjoy a camping hike.

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1. Packing your boozebag Does your bag weigh more than yourself? No, well then put more beer in it. This isn’t the Yukon, where you take your motorized transport to the woods and comfortably car camp by the lake. Skagwegians pack themselves like a yak in the Himalayas. Cases of beer are an absolute minimum requirement to any overnight camping trip. Not to mention the various flasks of whisky and moonshine. Not only is alcohol pretty much the most important component to the camping hike, but so is food. Come the weekend, it makes sense how and why Skagway’s grocery store can be left looking like the apocalypse is coming with empty-looking shelves. I’m almost certain my weekly shop doesn’t look as big as one night with Skagwegians’ camping supplies. The main learning experience is, no matter how steep or long a hiking trail may be and no matter how heavy your pack is, beer is mandatory. Come spring, the warmer temperatures bid goodbye to the necessity of taking camping fuel and leaves even more room for beer. 2. It’s just as “ruff” for man’s best friend It appears to be a requirement in Skagway to have facial hair, I mean, can you be considered Alaskan without a beard? But a beard

isn’t the only requirement; so too is having a dog. These aren’t your ordinary kinds of dogs either, these dogs will run to Whitehorse and back and be ready to keep going. The good thing about reducing some of your backpack’s weight is your pup should be prepared to carry their own food as well. It’s only fair right? 3. Cut, stab, bang bang It’s ‘Merica isn’t it? This also had my first real life viewing and handling of a gun (not a rifle, a gun like in the movies). Hearing the sound of a round being dispelled from a chamber caught me unawares; my assumption was these kinds of weapons were for use on other people. Apparently they are in case of bears; I clearly have been learning to hike and camp incorrectly. And it’s not just a gun, but also a minimum requirement is to have multiple knives, because you never know – right? 4. Naked like the day you were born Not sure why, but Skagwegians have no issue with getting naked and it actually takes zero coaxing to do it. To be honest, they will most likely offer to do so anyway. Whether it’s an attempt at skinny dipping on the icy lake (and getting cuts and scrapes on the ice) or getting naked at the top of the mountain, it’s Alaska, so why not. Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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Garden City Artisan Market Shoppers unite! Support local artists! (You can sip cocktails while you shop!) Red Onion Saloon – 2nd & Broadway

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Spring Show of Winter Artwork See what we do in the winter! View an amazing array of work by local artists. AB Hall – 2nd & Broadway

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Elks Fundraiser Feed This is what small-town living is all about. Support the Skagway’s youth activities! Elks Club – 6th & State

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Teen Night at the Library. Skagway Public Library - 8th & State

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Skagway Arts Council’s International Folk Festival Hours of toe tapping music! Eagles Theatre – 6th & Broadway

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The Price is Right-Skagway Style Check out our twist on this classic game show! Happy Endings Saloon – 4th & State

Saturday, April 21 9 am-1 pm

Clean Sweep! Make it a volunteer vacation & join your neighbors in cleaning up the town during this fun Chamber of Commerce event. Participants have the chance to win door prizes and receive a free lunch at the Elks from 12 – 1:30 pm. Ferry Terminal & Broadway

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Community Rummage Sale Presbyterian Fellowship Hall – 5th & Main

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Rock Painting for Adults Bites on Broadway – 6th & Broadway

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Beginning Acro Class This fun practice blends yoga, acrobatics & Thai Massage. Call (907) 983-2679 to sign up! Skagway Recreation Center – 13th & Main

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Cornhole Tournament $100 Gift Card Prize for the winner! Happy Endings Saloon – 4th & State

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JDot & Jess Live Music! Red Onion Saloon – 2nd & Broadway

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All Northern. All Fun.

Photo: courtesy of the Yukon Chamber of Mines

Yukon Families Discoverb e n e a t h o u r f e e t s ’ t a h W The Exploration and Discovery Camp gives Yukon students a chance to learn about a major industry… See Page B2

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Braeburn Lake Christian Camp Register early and don’t be disappointed! For registration forms and details of the camp, go to sponsoring churches and/or www.braeburncamp.ca

Teen Camp (12-14 years) Monday, July 2- Friday, July 6 • $200 PeeWee/Jr (6-11 years) Monday, July 9- Friday, July 13 • $200 PeeWee/Jr (6-11 years) Monday, July 16- Thursday, July 19 • $175 Junior/Teen (9-14 years) Sunday, July 22- Thursday, July 26 • $200 50th Anniversary Family Celebration Weekend July 27-29 • $60 family

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The annual Exploration and Discovery Camp takes place adjacent to the SS Klondike during Yukon Mining Week, May 7-11 by Danny Macdonald Daphne Lovett-Barber with a portrait of herself drawn by the writer

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Students will visit the Exploration and Discovery Camp adjacent to the SS Klondike on May 11

he Yukon Chamber of Mines has prioritized outreach and community engagement as part of their programming. Heading into its 10th year, the annual Exploration and Discovery Camp, which is held during Yukon Mining Week each spring, is one of two major events geared towards that work. (Family Day, held during the annual Geoscience Forum in the fall, is the other.) Daniel Little, project manager with the Chamber of Mines, says that there will be some new things to check out at this year’s Mining and Exploration Camp on the Parks Canada grass near the SS Klondike.

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“It’s an outreach program to share and inform the community of what’s new this year,” Little said. “This year we’ve struck a deal with Parks Canada to open the SS Klondike early for the one day of the Discovery Camp when schools visit on May 11. “Students will tour the SS Klondike and it will touch on the roles that paddlewheelers played. And then students will get a chance to see the advancements that have been made.”

The camp itself is an opportunity for the mining community to interact with Yukoners and inform them of the role mining plays in the territory, according to Chamber of Mines Executive Director Samson Hartland. “It’s a chance for the mining community to provide Yukoners with a better understanding of geology,” Hartland explained. “It’s a chance to share how much cont’d on page 27 ...

Sacred Caribou Calving Grounds Animals on all fours Play in the great outdoors. The calving grounds e never

touch ‘Cause our caribou means so much. At the caribou calving grounds We must speak for the caribou There’s only wildlife sounds. herd The water is clear an’ clean And their voices will be heard. And the land is so pristine. We will help our caribou to thrive It’s a place for the caribou herds Because we need them to And the migratory birds. survive. The caribou give birth When I see a caribou horn On their Mother Earth. I dream of the place where it When the calves arrive was born. We know we will survive. This is their precious home Allan Benjamin, Where they’re free to roam.

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June – August, eight to 10-day wilderness conservation camps for youth in grades 6 – 9. CAT campers canoe, hike, practice stewardship and make new friends in the great outdoors!

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the mining industry contributes to Yukon’s economy. “And also to share how in the Yukon it is done in a stable and safe jurisdiction, and in an environmentally safe way. “It’s a chance to educate not just the children, but the general public, about what the industry brings to Yukon.” The SS Klondike tours are not the only new things added to this year’s experience at the Discovery Camp, according to

Little. This year, Alkan Air will feature a flight simulator that students will have a chance to try out and Yukon College will be demonstrating small robots that have been programmed to move dirt. Past exhibits that are returning again this year include geode smashing, gold panning and heavy equipment displays. While the Discovery Camp is the main event during Mining Week, there are several other

Yukoners get a chance can see mining heavy equipment up close and personal

opportunities planned for the public. The Chamber of Mines has partnered with the Yukon Geological Survey to provide tours of the Copper Belt mining area. Geologists who specialize in doing surveys for the mining industry will be able to explain what goes into prospecting and how to identify minerals from the rocks. Mining Week will be proclaimed at Whitehorse City Hall on Monday and there will be a Speaker’s Series Luncheon, date during the week to be confirmed. For more information and full details on events, contact the Yukon Chamber of Mines by email at admin@YukonMiners.ca or by phone at 867-667 2090.

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 Fundraiser to help kids have a positive mentor in their life

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon 27th Bowl for Kids Sake, this year dubbed the 2018 Rock’n’Bowl, takes place on Sunday, April 29 at the at the Canada Games Centre on the ATCO surface

Supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon (BBBS Yukon) have been sporting their bowling shoes for the past 26 years to support the mentoring programs the organization offers. The tradition continues on April 29 with the 27th annual Bowl for Kids Sake, except that this year the event won’t be at Mad Trappers Alley, the bowling alley in town. “We’ve been very fortunate that Mad Trappers Alley has spon-

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hen we think of bowling most of us can feel the weight of the bowling ball in our hands as we release it down the lane, crossing our fingers that it doesn’t end up in the gutter. Some skilled (or lucky) bowlers might even recall the sound the pins make when they are knocked over by a perfectly bowled ball. Others might remember the comfort - or not - of wearing bowling shoes.

Families bowl for a great cause in 2017 : supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon to match youth with mentors who help them develop into healthy young paeople and face life’s adversities

sored our event for over a decade and their support has been an invaluable contribution to our biggest annual fundraiser,” said Becky Johnson, BBBS Yukon board president. However, the alley needs repairs to the roof and the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser could not be booked ahead of time in case it rains the day before or on the day of the event. So BBBS Yukon decided to brainstorm other options. In the fall that BBBS Yukon learned that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lloydminster has been holding their Bowl for Kids Sake event in a school gym for the past few years because of renovations to their local bowling alley. Brenda Olynyk, who transferred to work in Whitehorse from Lloydminster, mentioned that she participated with her colleagues in the annual event. “In Lloydminster we bowled in the school gym as the bowling alley had closed,” Olynyk said. “They had a theme every year and the teams would dress up, we all had a good time supporting such a great cause. CIBC has put a team in for the past three years there and it’s exciting to see Whitehorse Bowl for

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A bowler gets ready for her game in 2017 Kids Sake Yukon style. I’m looking forward to the event this year.” As luck would have it, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lloydminster did not need their weighted pins and bowling balls any longer as their bowling alley was reopening, so BBBS Yukon was able to purchase their equipment. “The challenge was how to get the equipment from Lloydminster to Whitehorse. Luckily, PNW Group was able to help us out,” Johnson said. “Then we needed to find an alternate venue. Re/ Max Action Realty has generously stepped up to sponsor the rental of (the ATCO dry floor).” The event, which has made between $15,000 and $25,000 over the past five years, covers about 20 per cent of the organization’s operating budget. BBBS Yukon supported more than 20 Big/Little matches over the past year and several more youth through group mentoring programs in the schools. The fundraising goal for the the 2018 Rock’n’Bowl is $30,000 so that even more Yukon children and youth can be matched with a mentor. This year’s event has a rock band theme so participants are encouraged to represent their rock’n’roll spirit through costumes and team names. Prizes will be awarded for best cos-

tumes and top fundraisers. “Yukoners are terrific community supporters and we are sure that we’ll see a great response to bowl again this year. We’re excited about the changes this year and we’re sure Yukoners will be, too.” Johnson said. As in years past, corporate challenges are planned so local organizations can bowl against each other for bragging rights. Even though a few things about the event are changing, the popular 50/50 draw and silent auction will continue, as well as free snacks for participants. The 27th Bowl for Kids Sake in the Yukon will be taking place on Sunday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Canada Games Centre and is open to everyone to participate. Call or email the BBBS Yukon office to have a pledge package dropped off and to book a “lane time.” For more information on sponsoring or participating in this year’s Bowl for Kids Sake, call 668-7911 or e-mail BBBSYukon@ gmail.com. Angela Krueger is the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon. She’ll be at Bowl for Kids Sake sporting her cool, rock star running shoes (not rented).

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Improvisation is key The Vanier Junior Jazz Band won first place in the Under 16 category of BYTE’s Battle of the Bands – again

Keyboardist Heather Mislang (left) and bass guitarist Ferdy Royle

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im Hart has spent 10 years shaping young Yukoners into polished performers and also building an appreciation for their community. As the music teacher at Vanier Catholic Secondary School, she teaches the Vanier Junior Jazz Band program that enables students to learn to perform on stage and the program is developing some excellent musicians. For the second year in a row, the Junior Jazz Band won first place in the Under 16 category of BYTE’s Battle of the Bands. The group is a mix of drums, keyboard, guitar and brass instruments and comprised of Grade 8 and 9 students. This year’s winning ensemble featured only two returning members, the rest of the group are new. Jazz improvisation and execution is a real key to the passion the students show for their music, according to Hart. “When you first introduce the improv aspect, it’s a leap of faith,” Hart said. “It’s fun to watch. They learn to play their notes, but create their own. Then they love it, because it’s their own music.” The ensemble performed Tito Puente’s 1963 Latin jazz classic “Oye Como Va”, the Benny Golson composed “Killer Joe”, and “St. James Infirmary”, which was made famous by Louis Armstrong in 1928. When asked what draws them to perform, the students agreed with David Cowx’s assessment that it was the opportunity to get on stage and do something you love. “Every time is fun,” bass guitarist Ferdy Royle said. “Personally, my family is musical and it’s in my blood,” drummer Jordan Keats added. “I’m a sixth generation drummer. My mom was one, too.” But the program isn’t all about competing and winning band battles, according to Hart. It’s about developing community minded citizens and helping them learn more about themselves and the Yukon. A significant part of the program are the trips around the

Yukon and northern British Columbia to rural communities. “The communities are always welcoming,” Hart said. “We host a community open mic night, which allows local students and adults to share their talents, too. “It’s fun for kids because the audience is so gracious and supportive. Young kids have come and our band members cheer them on.” It also provides an opportunity to learn more about their own territory, its history and it’s people. “We try to meet with the local First Nations in each community,” Hart explained. “It helps the students learn more about their own territory.” This year the Vanier Junior Jazz Band have a busy schedule following their win at Battle of the Bands. They will be performing in the Secondaire en spectacle, the Rotary Music Festival, spirit rallies at Vanier, touring Holy Family and Christ the King elementary schools, and traveling as part of the southern communities tour. This year the band will be visiting Atlin, B.C. from May 9 to 11. The school’s senior jazz band visited Dawson City in the fall and both groups visited Haines Junction, and Teslin last school year. But It has been three years since the band last visited Atlin, B.C. and it will be a first visit as performers for all the students. The band has a number of performances scheduled, including the open mic night on May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Atlin Community School. For more information on their Atlin events or future performances, contact Kim Hart by email at Kimberly.Hart@yesnet. yk.ca.

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Gearing up to explore ideas and the written word by Dan Davidson

The Yukon Writers’ Festival takes place May 2 through 5, with events throughout the Yukon

n 1990, a number of organizations joined together to meld the Young Authors’ Conference and the National Book Festival into a farther reaching Yukon Writers’ Festival to highlight the Canadian literary arts in the Yukon. The current sponsors of the

events are Yukon Education and Yukon Public Libraries. Five writers, usually with one from the Yukon, are engaged to participate in the week-long series of events. The Public Libraries’ author, mystery writer Owen Laukkanen, will sent outside the capital to a

ter, Tyrell Johnson, Jamella Hagen and Zsuzsi Gartner - will hold workshops over two days at F.H. Collins Secondary School (May 3 and 4), and will also join Laukkanen in a reading and reception at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on the evening of Wednesday, May 2. All of

the writers will participate in a public reading at the library in Haines Junction on Saturday, May 5. Additional events may be announced closer to the dates.

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set of rural sites tentatively expected to be Burwash Landing Library (May 1), the Carmacks Library (May 3), the Ross River Library (May 3), the Faro Library (May 4,) and the Isabelle Pringle Library in Carcross (May 5). The four Young Authors’ Conference mentors - Michael Win-

Last year’s Brave New Words public reading was held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Applause at the Young Authors’ Conference at the F.H. Collins Secondary School library last year. Student readings always end the two day workshop

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Jamella Hagen:

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Part of writing is being ready to write ing Arc, Event and The Malahat Review as well as in the anthologies Unfurled: Collected Poetry from Northern BC Women, Ice Floe: New and Selected Poems and The Best Canadian Poetry in English, 2010, and she has won sever-

covery is a big part of my process. “When I write prose, I do write with a plan and a structure in mind, at this stage of my writing career, though I didn’t at the beginning. And I still leave room for the unexpected to happen.” In either case, revision is part of her process. “I write many drafts of all my work, so what I initially planned may change several times over before I’m done.” She has done many workshops with students and likes to provide them with open ended prompts to stimulate ideas. In general, however, she offers this advice: “Read as much as you can, and write as much as you can! Write the kind of stories you like to read. Go to author readings to hear writers read their work aloud. Learn to as much as you can about the world of writing and literature. Consider studying literature or creative writing at a college or university. Above all, believe in yourself, keep writing and have fun!” Hagen will be reading at the Live Words event at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre as part of the Yukon Writers’ Festival on May 2 during the evening and will be participating in the Young Authors’ Conference at F.H. Collins Secondary School on May 3 and 4.

PHOTO: courtesy of Jamella Hagen

he local writer selected to be a mentor at this year’s Young Authors’ Conference is Jamella Hagen, who teaches creative writing at Yukon College. She describes her course as “a multi-genre class for second-year college students in which students write fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction.” Hagen grew up in Hazelton, B.C. and attributes her interest in writing and the arts to her parents. “(They) were both social workers, but they were also artists — my father was a music reviewer and my mother exhibited drawings in local galleries. Many of their friends played instruments and painted. I was always drawn to the arts in all forms, and I always loved stories.” She describes Hazelton as a place with “a vibrant arts community of musicians, visual artists, and writers” and credits several of her school teachers with encouraging her to write. “As a teen, I discovered Canadian writers like Margaret Atwood and Gwendolyn MacEwen, whose books opened my eyes to the way I could write about the stories I saw around me.” Defining herself as a writer was a slower process. “It took me a long time to start saying, ‘I’m a writer,’ but I think anyone who writes is a writer. Being a writer is about writing, it’s as simple as that.” Pursuing her passion led her to do a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. She is a former executive editor of Prism International, a literary magazine published in Vancouver, and has coordinated the Whitehorse Poetry Festival. Her poems have appeared in journals across Canada includ-

Yukon College creative writing instructor Jamella Hagen will be a mentor at the Young Authors’ Conference at F.H. Collins Secondary School on May 3 and 4 al awards. She says she likes to write every day when that is possible. “I agree with the many writers who report that when they’re actively writing, ideas come to them; but when they’re not, they don’t. So, I don’t think it’s worth waiting for inspiration to strike… you have to get to work so you’re ready for inspiration when it does come along.” She writes both poetry and prose, and has a somewhat different approach to each. “When I write poetry, I don’t write from a plan or outline, and my favourite thing is to let the poem surprise me as it evolves. I think a lot of my best work comes from unexpected places, so dis-

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Michael Winter: Keeping track of things in the world

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Newfoundland and Labrador writer Michael Winter will be a mentor at the 2018 Yukon Young Authors’ Conference at F.H. Collins Secondary School May 3, 4

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ichael Winter, one of the four mentor writers at this year’s edition of the Young Authors’ Conference, said he was first inspired to become a writer by watching his sister Kathleen (who just happens to have been one of last year’s mentor writers here, and who spoke highly of his work in her talks). “I remember seeing my older sister, Kathleen, type a story one summer on the backyard picnic table. I was about 16. She got a piece of mail – a rejection from a literary contest. In the letter the judges said ‘interesting story if a little cryptic’. I asked her what ‘cryptic’ meant. She said it’s when you say something obliquely, or infer something from evidence deduced in a roundabout manner. Well, that struck me as fascinating!” Winter is fascinated by other people’s stories, and has said in a number of interviews that he doesn’t really make up a lot of his own tales. For that reason, his family and friends, he said, sometimes feel a bit uneasy around him. Asked when he knew for sure he was a writer, he responded with a story about observing the symbolism in a tale his father told him. “My father told me a story of almost drowning after the open boat he was in capsized. He was drowning because the anchor rope was twisted around his body. His buddy dove under and unwound the rope. “When he told me this, the image of an anchor – this object that is supposed to offer safety and purchase – causing his near-death, I realized that I knew that it was a powerful image. And making a

his adventures rebuilding an old house in his home province of Newfoundland and Labrador (“There’s not one right angle in the house,”), as well as the time he fell into an incinerator at the local dump. Both events became parts of that novel, and the latter was also an essay at one time. “It’s hard,” he said, “for anyone to trust that small, true things written well can have power. Workshops are good for that realization.” He advises young people to observe and write things down. “Keep a notebook. Write down a physical occurrence or gesture that, for some unknown reason, your eye is interested in. Write it down as it happened, not with hindsight.” His writing practice seems to derive somewhat from the nervousness he said he feels. “I write in the mornings. I have a 10-year-old son, so I get him to school and then write. In the winter, it’s cold in the room where my novel is. So I zip up this small down vest. It’s a little snug, but I like it that way. It’s the vest’s way of giving me a little hug, of saying to me, as I zip it up, ‘everything is going to be ok.’”

note of it made me think I was good at keeping track of things in the world that are dramatic and poignant, which is one small ele-

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Michael Winter was inspired to write by watching his sister do it. Perhaps he will inspire some students during the Young Authors’ Conference at F.H. Collins Library on May 3 and 4 ment into being a writer.” To that end, he mines the personal experiences of himself, people around him, and people about whom he has read. He says he’s looking for contrast and honesty. Winter won the Writers’ Trust Notable Author Award in 2008, but he was nominated or shortlisted for numerous other awards between 2000 and 2016, including the Canada Reads contest. A 46-minute interview about his work, and the novel nominated for that contest, Minister Without Portfolio, is well worth a listen. You can find it on the www. CBC.ca website and then using the search function for “Michael Winter”. In that “Labrador Morning” show interview he talks about

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