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ith its northwest orientation, Teslin Lake is considered a sort of bird funnel, directing birds south during fall migration. Many migrating birds are attracted to the lakeshore near the mouth of 10-Mile Creek. So many that a seasonal bird banding and monitoring station—the Teslin Lake Bird Observatory—was started there in 2005. Its aim is to support migration monitoring research and education, while also raising public awareness about Yukon’s bird life. Expert staff and volunteers
PHOTOS: Jennifer Trapnell (though there are few this year) operate the station each fall from late July until early October. It’s co-managed by Ted Murphy-Kelly (who runs the sister Albert Creek
Small cloth bags are used to hold and calm each bird after capture. Birds are measured and their age and sex recorded before banding and release
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work always takes precedence. The station is open to the public daily from sunrise, for six hours, until October 10. The Yukon Bird Club is organizing a field trip there on Sept. 15. Anyone interested is invited to meet at the Teslin Lake Campground at 8 a.m. Signs direct visitors to a path leading to the lakeshore station site. It’s a day trip you’ll remember. Happy birding! Jennifer Trapnell has a passion for birding and thinks we can all learn more about birds.
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The Orange-crowned Warbler is one of the many songbird species that are banded at the Teslin Lake Bird Observatory during fall migration
season so far, with over 20 species and 830 individual birds banded up to the first week of August,” Murphy-Kelly said. Migratory land birds are the main focus of bird-banding, but non-migratory birds, such as boreal chickadees, are also being studied. Tracking hawks and eagles (raptors) are a priority during “watches,” when staff use binoculars and scopes. Shorebirds, waterbirds and waterfowl are also monitored (the bulk of swans fly over in October), but banding
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While home to visit Inuvik this summer, Dennis drove for a visit to Tuk first week, I wasn’t putting the forks through any more sea cans or bouncing loads of dynamite off the forks anymore. Driving to Tuk was a whole different ball of wax though. We used to skidoo back that way to Husky Lakes to fish and hunt caribou, so I kinda knew the area. One time, me and my two cousins, Hans and Din, got lost while hunting in the area. We’d been chasing a herd of caribou through the hills and ended up in some unfamiliar territory. By the time we’d finished butchering our kill, it had gotten dark and we couldn’t see our landmarks anymore. I asked them if they wanted to just give up and die right on the spot, or try to make it home. We voted to live and try to make it home. Even though Hans was more experienced travelling on the open tundra, he looked at me for direction. There was just a sprinkling of light coming from the west, where the sun had set. I knew the Mackenzie Delta was to the west of us and if we just headed in that direction we would end up somewhere along the East Branch. Sure enough, about 90 minutes later, we crested a hill which dropped off down into the East Branch. We spent all afternoon driving around and visiting old family
friends. At one point, I was walking across the road from where we were visiting to see an old buddy when a tourist stopped me and asked me if I knew where to buy any arts and crafts for souvenirs. He said they’d been everywhere in town and were desperate to bring something back from the North. I told him to wait right there and I’d be right back. I ran into Billy’s house and, after a quick greeting, told him about the tourists outside his door looking for souvenirs. Billy had an old snow globe with an igloo inside and the word “Tuktoyuktuk” written on the base. “What about this?” he said. So I brought it out to the tourists who offered to pay $60 for it. I brought Billy the three 20s and he gave me one for commission. We’re thinking of going into business next summer. If anyone knows where to order those snow globes from, Facebook me. Dennis Allen is an award-winning filmmaker, forlorn songwriter and hopeless storyteller. He’s the only guy he knows who’s never seen the Stones.
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The amazing bat As a youngster, I watched my father and various neighbourhood men swat bats with brooms in an attempt to rid the town of what they saw as a witchcraft-y nuisance. It wasn’t until later in life that I got to better know these amazing creatures. When I was 24, I worked in the lab for the International Paper Company out of London ,Ontario. I was a pilot of small airplanes. In the winter, I flew some local deer yards, counting the deer in PHOTO: Murray Martin the winter yard. I then passed this on A bat house on the back side to the local conservation officer. of the Martin garage. In the One day he asked me if I wanted construction of a bat house, tack to become a deputy conservation officer. I jumped at the ofa section of rug inside of the fer and balanced day shifts in the house or rough up the wood so lab with evenings going out with that the bat can get a hold of him at night after deer poachers. On the weekends I joined him in something while it is hanging by its his patrol boat and learned the feet during rest or sleep periods ABCs of operating a patrol boat. Eventually I was offered the posack in the 1930s and 40s, ition of conservation officer. I many weird stories hung was 24, but because I had a baby from the tails of bats—they face, they wanted me to dress as would get tangled in your hair, a plainclothes officer in order to they were mixed up in witchcraft, help cut down on illegal commera bite from a bat would condemn cial fishing in the Erie district. At you to a life married to a witch. the same time, I’d just been notiThe list went on, despite the fact fied that the International Paper they were all rooted in fantasy. Mill would be moving to Toronto. I In reality, bats are almost a best didn’t want to follow, so I jumped friend to humans, partly because at the COs job. After months playing snooker of their diet of flying insects.
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Part 1 of 2 in pool halls, connecting with poachers and following up with raids and court dates, word got around about a kid CO, so my boss offered a patrol area of my own in eastern Ontario. I drove home, anxious to talk to my wife about the possibility, when I noticed a large man coming towards me on the back road I was taking. He was walking away from a game reserve, carrying a double barrel shotgun and a couple pheasants. He cut down the railway tracks and I got out of my car, walked up to him and showed him my badge. A second later, he showed me the barrel of his shotgun. He pulled both triggers back and screamed that he hated cops. Fast forward a few months and I had moved to the small community of Winchester, just south of Ottawa. For a while, I continued working as a plainclothes officer, but eventually got detailed to a bat project. At the time, all I knew of them was what I’d learned as a child—their bodies were made up of very fine hair and they were pug-nosed creatures with membrane wings. But that next year, my job was to collect live bats for the lab. At the time, rabies was spreading across Canada and bats were the carrier of the deadly disease. And so we close with a quote from the late John F. Kennedy, former President of the United States of America. “A man does what he must–in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures–and that is the basis of all human morality.” Murray Martin is a former Ontario conservation officer and a longstanding member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada.
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Straight talk on joints Columnar joints, that is by Hugh Copland
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There is a geological feature that has caught human imagination for tens of thousands of years. It has been given names, where it has appeared in different parts of the world, including the Devils Postpile, Titan’s Piazza, Los Organos and the Giant’s Causeway. All are spectacular examples of what is called columnar jointing. We have our own here in the Yukon.
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olumnar joints occur when volcanic basalt erupts to the surface and starts to cool. Under the right conditions, it fractures into a regular pattern of six-sided hexagonal shapes. Individual columns can range from less than 50 centimetres to more than three metres across. Basalt is by far the most common volcanic rock to form columnar joints. When the basalts erupt to the surface, they can quickly form a pool of hot molten rock that measures many metres thick. This provides a large homogenous mass that contracts as it cools. Scientists have collected cores
of basalt from the Svartifoss (Black Falls) columnar basalt site in Iceland. In a lab, these cores were heated up to 1200 degrees Celsius, until the basalt melted, and then allowed to cool. Scientists found that around 870 degrees Celsius, the rock was solid enough to start fracturing. The slower the cooling, the larger the individual columns tended to be. The chemistry of the basalt can have something to do with the formation of columns, but by far the major factor is the cooling rate. Cooling is controlled by the size and thickness of the molten rock. The pattern of fracturing is the
most fascinating feature. Looking down from above, you see a series of three fractures forming from many points. The pattern is in the shape of a “Y.” Under ideal conditions, all the angles would be 120 degrees apart, creating a perfect honeycomb. Irregularities commonly occur in the form of five and seven-sided polygons, or, more rarely, three and four-sided ones. This pattern not only occurs in rocks, it also occurs in permafrost-influenced soils and in mud cracks on dry lake beds. Ice wedge polygons are common in the arctic where the active layer of the
Miles Canyon basalts 1900, prior to the dam
permafrost expands and contracts seasonally, fracturing the soil and forming hexagons. Ice wedge polygons can be several metres across. Why these materials fracture in such a regular pattern is still not known for certain. The process can be described with complex mathematic formulas based on hexagonal patterns maximizing the area-to-fracture ratio. You can have more fun by making your own columnar joints though. Someone discovered that corn starch will, under the right conditions, dry out and crack into perfect hexagonal columnar joints. Try it yourself by mixing corn
Miles Canyon columnar basalts today
starch and water in equal weights, then setting it aside to dry in a pan. I have tried it twice and have yet to be able to duplicate the exact conditions to develop perfect hexagons, but both times, definite regular fracture patterns formed. Throughout a number of locations around the world, conditions have been ideal for the formation of stunning examples of columnar joints. Giant’s Causeway in County Antrium on the northern coast of Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend has it that the great warrior leader Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) was starting to build a causeway across the water to Scotland. He wanted to get to his foe, the giant Benandonner, but turned back when he saw how big Benandonner was. Giant’s Causeway formed 60 million years ago when lava flowed down a valley until it dammed up and formed a molten lake 90 metres deep. There were several other eruptions that formed many other features you can see at the site. On the Isle of Staffa, on the Scottish side across from Giant’s Causeway, is Fingal’s Cave. Like Giant’s Causeway, the columnar joints seem to form steps coming out of the sea. The two locations actually formed from the same geological event. The unique feature at Staffa is a sea cave that is lined entirely with perfect columnar joints. The Celtic people named the location “Uamh-Binn” or Cave of Melody due to its unique acoustics. It has inspired songs from diverse artists such as Mendelssohn and Pink Floyd. Jules Verne visited the site in Victorian times. That visit inspired some of the fantastic settings that show up in many of Verne’s novels. cont’d on page 11...
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Straight talk on joints ... cont’d see excellent columnar joints in our area is the road into Telegraph Creek, B.C. There will be a future Backyard Geology article on the amazing volcanic rocks in this area. One of the most fascinating parts of geology is observing how nature can produce such beautiful symmetry. It is evident all the way from the microscopic beauty of crystal formation to the largescale regularity and order of columnar jointing.
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At Devil’s Postpile in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, basalt erupted around 100,000 years ago. The basalt formed a lake over 120 metres deep. It then solidified into a mass of columns up to 20 metres high and more than a metre across. The location is near the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near a low pass that has been used as a trading route since humans first came to the area. Indigenous artifacts found there have been dated at around 7,500 years old. Devil’s Tower in the Black Hills of Wyoming was originally named Bear Lodge, or Tree Rock, by the Cheyenne, Lakota, and Shoshone peoples who first inhabited the area. They all have fascinating legends on how the feature was formed. The area is considered a sacred site and is still used for traditional ceremonies. Even extraterrestrials are drawn to the mountain. The climax of the 1977 classic movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” occurred at Devil’s Tower.
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The mountain is almost 400 metres tall and the size of a football field on top. Geologists have several different theories on how it formed. Rather than basalt, it is made of a rarer rock named phonolite. The rock sounds like a bell when struck with a hammer, thus its name. Locally, we have our share of locations to see columnar jointing. The most accessible are the columnar basalts in Miles Canyon, right near the suspension bridge. In his 1883 expedition down the Yukon River, Frederick Schwatka described what he called
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the Grand Cañon of the Yukon. “The walls of the cañon are perpendicular columns of basalt not unlike the diminutive Fingal’s Cave in appearance … ” he wrote. Geologists with the Yukon Geological Survey have dated the basalts at Miles Canyon at around eight to nine million years old. Similar (though younger) basalts of the same unit occur near Alligator Lake and Ibex Mountain. Near Alligator Lake, flows are up to 300 metres deep. The thickest flows exposed in the Miles Canyon area are on the river below the dam. They are 20 metres thick. There are also good columnar joints visible from the Alaska Highway just west of Rancheria. Those flows are related to the columnar joints you can see high on the bluffs at the confluence of the Pelly and Yukon Rivers, across from Fort Selkirk. These basalts are known as the Selkirk Volcanics and are two to three million years old. One of the very best areas to
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Sun Sep 1 SlamFest 2019 10:00 AM Mount Sima Enduro and Downhill Races. $500.00 in cash prizes and Air North flight passes, BBQ, lounge, music and food. Register online. Sun Sep 1 HIIT Circuit with Janice 10:30 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, active recovery periods, using a variety of equipment such as battle ropes, Call 633-5425 for more info. Mon Sep 2 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info. Mon Sep 2 Zumba 5:30 PM 7th Ray Studio A world music based dance fitness class for all levels of fitness. Register online or call 334-9605 info@7thraystudio.com Tue Sep 3 Spinning with Lydia 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info. Tue Sep 3 Daleydancefit 11:00 AM Avalanche Athletics Elevate the endorphin’s, challenge your brain and just give you a fun workout! Wednesdays at noon and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info. Tue Sep 3 Archery 5:00 PM Biathlon Range Tue Sep 3 Dragon Boating 6:30 PM Schwatka Lake Dragon Boat Racing originates from China and is a great team building activity, which can also lead to personal gains in strength and flexibility. Email flatwater@yckc.ca to sign up Wed Sep 4 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info. Wed Sep 4 Velocity 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Sep 4 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Sep 4 Red Fish, Blue Fish! 6:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Fisheries biologists will lead an evening walk to view Kokanee Salmon in their spawning colours. Meet at 10 Burns Road to carpool to Scout Lake (27 km, one-way). Wed Sep 4 Summer paddling with canoes or kayaks 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Enjoy evening paddling with other in recreational canoes and kayaks. Email info@flatwaternorth.ca or call 334-8121 for more info. Wed Sep 4 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Contact the club online to confirm match and details prior to attending match.
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principles. Register online or call 334-9605 info@7thraystudio.com Sun Sep 1 Drop-in Yoga 10:30 AM Montessori Borealis Preschool 90 minute drop-in yoga class are all levels and open to everyone. Beginners are welcome. For more information call 3352457. Mon Sep 2 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Sep 2 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Sep 2 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Tue Sep 3 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 6686429 for more info. Tue Sep 3 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@ weightwatchers.ca Tue Sep 3 Yoga 5:30 PM 7th Ray Studio Work at all levels to increase strength and flexibility, advancing to the more difficult asanas and yogic principles. Register online or call 334-9605 info@7thraystudio.com Wed Sep 4 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Sep 4 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports. Wed Sep 4 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance
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Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave. Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance. Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black St suite 120
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekend on the Rocks @ Tombstone Labour Day Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament Company of the White Wolf Medieval Battle Glow Ball Golf Tournament Marisa Anderson live at KIAC
Peabody’s Photo Parlour
KIAC
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) is a cultural and social centre, hosting courses, presentations, festivals and exhibitions!
Step back in time at the finest little photo parlour in the Klondike! Get gussied up in our finest gold rush gear for your Klondike Portrait, or stop by for all your photo needs!
Check us out online to see upcoming events!
1-867-993-5209
KIAC.ca
Westmark Inn Dawson
DOWNTOWN HOTEL
WestmarkHotels.com
(867) 993-5346 downtownhotel.ca
Situated in the heart of downtown at 5th & Harper Streets, the hotel features turn-of-the-century charm, an expansive outdoor deck, free wi-fi in the lobby, Belinda’s Dining Room, and Keno Lounge. 1-800-544-0970
Downtown Hotel
Welcome to the Downtown Hotel, combining newly renovated rooms with Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the “Sourtoe Cocktail” “Home of the Sourtoe Cocktail”
Gold Rush Campground
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Klondike National Historic Sites
Steps from historical venues, shops, and restaurants.
Interpretive Programs and Guided Tours Available Daily
Fourth and York St. near the city core. 1-867-993-5247
Daily until September 22 Front Street, Visitor Information Centre 867-993-7210
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Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
Gift Shop, Guided Tours and Cultural Events. Open Monday to Saturday until September 20th. Closed Sundays. Across the street from the Visitor Centre.
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Experience Canada’s First Casino: Diamond Tooth Gerties. Replete with Klondike flair and featuring slots, black jack, roulette and the best cancan show North of Vegas. Open daily until September 21
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Grey Matters with Bev Brazier
Aging with grace
Bev had the opportunity to visit her friend Joyce for her 100th birthday this summer in New Brunswick PHOTO: courtesy of Bev Brazier
Photo: Government of Yukon
Welcome back to school
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hen I accepted the call to become the ordained minister at Whitehorse United Church, I was living in rural New Brunswick. That was 10 years ago, in 2009. It may be a function of my age that it seems, in some ways, like yesterday. All the feelings associated with that decision are still quite fresh in my mind and heart. I was excited. It felt right. (How to explain that inner knowing has always been beyond me, but there it is.) With the move came difficult goodbyes and the breaking of ties that also break the heart, but overwhelmingly I was ready for the move. In our church, the traditional time to begin a new call is July 1. I asked for a September start instead, for one reason—my friend Joyce. Joyce’s birthday is Aug. 6 and that year, she was turning 90. A group of us had been planning her party for months and I just couldn’t leave until we’d celebrated the birthday with her. Whitehorse United Church agreed. I stayed. Joyce’s party was a hit. As I left her that day, I was thinking … well, just what you’d imagine my thoughts would be, leaving my 90-year-old friend to move across the country. I hugged her extra close and waved to her as I drove away. I was sure that this would be the last time we’d see each other. This year, I was back in New Brunswick for Joyce’s 100th birthday. She’s living in her own home and our telephone chats include world events, updates on our families and the church family, and music. All of this has sparked in me an awareness of, and apprecia-
A Message from the Minister Happy Back to School Week! This is a very busy time for students, families, teachers and staff. New and returning school council members will be rolling up their sleeves and connecting with school communities. As students head back to school across the territory, safety on buses and our roads is a top priority. Please remember school zones, speed limits, and to STOP when buses are signaling. Parents and families, please talk to your children about how to safely ride the school bus and how to pay attention to cars to safely get to school. Safety is all of our responsibility! This is an exciting time for the Department of Education as we continue to modernize our education system and students continue to have new experiences and guide their learning. Yukon First Nations’ ways of knowing and doing, language and culture have been integrated into all grades. All Yukon students will benefit from a modern education system that reflects the rich and diverse cultural landscape of Yukon. I wish you all a safe and exciting 2019–20 school year!
Hon. Tracy-Anne McPhee Minister of Education
tion for, the elders in my life. I’ve been blessed beyond measure to have had an array of elders in my life who have formed and moulded me. Of all the things I could say about that, this is what I’m most aware of right now—so many of them were (and still are) fiercely activist. Brave, feisty, mouthy and unrelenting in the face of whatever injustices presented themselves at the time. I never want to romanticize these folks or make of them what they are not. But the truth is, many of the elders in my life have been models of resistance and advocates for social justice. Some of them farmed all day, cared for children and aging relatives and then, on the side, with whatever energy was left at the end of each day, they organized, strategized, served on committees and worked for unions or political parties that promised real change. They wrote letters to the editor, taught Sunday School (and if you think THAT’s not activist, let’s talk!) and prayed. (Ditto.) As I move into this time of my life when I’m the one who is the elder, a possible mentor to youth who will follow, I want to be brave and outspoken in the face of the outrageous injustice of our own day. I’m thankful for having lived long enough to be an elder. I hope and pray that I honour that gift well. Happy birthday, Joyce! Beverly Brazier is the ordained minister at Whitehorse United Church. She writes sermons regularly, but also enjoys the writers’ group at WUC that encourages her to expand her repertoire.
Myths, Legends and Storytelling
Tips for parents • Check the key dates for your school at: yukon.ca/school-holiday-dates
• Get in touch with your school council. School council members are there to listen to your ideas and help when you have concerns. School council members can also help you get involved in your child’s education.
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• Find your bus schedule at: yukon.ca/school-bus-schedules
Seeking tellers to come and share their stories Monthly evening gathering at WELL READ BOOKS 4137 4th Ave, Whitehorse. Dates to be confirmed. If interested, please email: walkBworlds@gmail.com
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Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT August 25th – 30th Film Lab August 30th, 7pm Film Screening
Boys and Girls Club of Yukon Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:00 pm Local produce and meats, hot meals, baked goods, plants, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more... For more details, please visit fireweedmarket.ca or call 333-2255.
Join us for Music@MacBride featuring
Soir de Semaine You definitely won’t want to miss them!
Members FREE • Non-Members $10
1124 Front Street Downtown Whitehorse
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305 Main Street, Whitehorse
August 29 MENTOR NIGHT: METALWORK, LASER AND VINYL CUTTING, SEWING 6 - 9pm ……………………….. REPAIR CAFE: PUBLIC EVENT 6 - 9pm ……………………….. September 1 MENTOR NIGHT: CNC ROUTER, LASER CUTTING, WOODWORKING, PROGRAMMING 5 - 6pm ……………………….. September 3 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5 - 6pm ……………………….. WOODSHOP ORIENTATION SPONSORED BY HOME HARDWARE 7 - 9pm ……………………….. September 4 MENTOR NIGHT: SEWING, WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND ILLUSTRATION, WOOD LATHE 6 - 9pm ……………………….. PUBLIC TOUR EVERY TUESDAY AT 12 NOON ……………………….. Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm
August 27 MEMBERS ONLY YOGA AT NORTHLIGHT 8 - 9am ……………………….. August 29 LAUNCHSPACE BOOTCAMP KICK-OFF CELEBRATION 6 - 8pm ……………………….. September 5 ENTREPRENEUR SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING DEN DESIGN’S ERIN HOLM 5 - 7pm ……………………….. WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 10:30am ……………………….. PUBLIC TOUR EVERY TUESDAY AT 12 NOON ……………………….. Open Hours Mon- Fri 9am-5pm
NorthLight Innovation Building 2180 2nd Ave
To register for any of the following workshops, visit Arts Underground or call 867-667-4080.
What:
: In FreeWhat Teen Drop Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal
Free Teen Drop In Wednesdays to Saturdays Where: 3 PM to 9 PM 306A Alexander Street Where: 306A Registration: Alexander Street Contact KhoiLook Truong,for ad@bgcyukon.com the orbig 867-393-2824 ext. 202 green door! Contact:
Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca
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The Best Things in Life are … Rescued! Love dogs?
ATTENTION BOARD GAMERS
Come Drop In Second Monday of the Month 6:30-9 pm at The Royal Canadian Legion
the CENTRE The FAMILYVisit LITERACY FAMILYwill LITERACY CENTRE return to the Upstairs in the CANADA GAMES GAMES CENTRE CANADA CENTRE September 4, OPEN WEEKDAYS 10am-3pm CLOSED for lunch10am-3pm, 12-12:30pm OPEN WEEKDAYS OPEN SATURDAYS 10am-2pm for CLOSED for lunch 12-12:30pm Family Drop-In OPEN SATURDAY’s 10am-2pm Programs are are FREE FREE Programs
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Meet people who love to play as much as you do! Aurora is a sweet girl looking for an active and loving home! She gets along with some other dogs and loves people. Come take her for a walk today!
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Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov TBA, and Dec 9
Available Light Cinema monday, september 16 yukon Arts centre
Website for Creative Businesses Selene Vahkaria Sept. 23 + 30 7:00pm - 9:00pm Intro to Life Drawing Sheelah Tolton Sat. Oct. 19 1:00pm - 8:30pm
For a complete list of our workshops visit, artsunderground.ca
May 23rd – September 13th To Talk With Others In the ODD Gallery/ Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Yukon School of Visual Arts
Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon
Emma Smith Sept. 14 + 15 9:00 am - 6:00pm
Brick Stitch Earrings Sheelah Tolton Sat. Nov. 16 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, September 20th Marisa Anderson, Live
Look for the big green door!
Finding Your Voice in Clay
Creation of Felted Soaps Joella Hogan Mon. Nov. 7 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 7pm – 9pm Life Drawing Drop-In
Tuesdays to Saturdays 3When: PM to 9 PM
WORKSHOPS
Screen Printing 101 Rebekah Senko Sept. 20 + 21 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 5pm – 8pm Screen Printing Drop-In
Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal When:
Members receive a 10% discount
Promoting Yourself as an Artist Selene Vahkaria Mon. Sept 16 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mondays, 6pm – 9pm Pottery Drop-In
6pm – Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Gromit is a goofy energetic boy who loves to adventure out on walks! Get to know him and his bright personality today!
Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm Saturdays - 10am-6pm 126 Tlingit St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J2 | Tel: 867 633 6019
Dir. M. Kehoe, J. Tosoni, 2019, Canada, 91 min. In Canada’s history, there are few people who signified the nation’s modern confidence in its arts more than Gordon Lightfoot. Sparing nothing about Lightfoot’s weaknesses and failures as well as his triumphs in a film that includes wonderful archival material and terrific performances. “While the film could easily indulge in baby boomer nostalgia, Lightfoot doesn’t let it. Now 80 years old, he’s gregarious and reflective.” ~ Richard Trapunski, Now Toronto
8pm – The Last Black Man in San Francisco Dir. J. Talbot, 2019, USA, 121 min. Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. A wistful odyssey populated by skaters, squatters, street preachers, playwrights, and other locals on the margins, this sweeping feature is a poignant meditation about hometowns and how they’re kept alive by the people who love them. “The Last Black Man in San Francisco is an indelibly beautiful story of love, family and loss in America from two childhood friends turned filmmakers.” ~ Manohla Dargis, NYT Tix: YAC Box Office + yukontickets.com YukonFilmSociety.com
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Community EVENTS ATLIN
Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Open Daily Courthouse Gallery Atlin Courthouse Gallery Open 11am-4pm Sat Aug 31 KABN 7:00 PM Atlin Classic blues and rock mixed with fun new originals. Enjoy music and the softball tournament. Wed Aug 28 Peter Steele Doctor on Everest Talk 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre A presentation by Peter Steele sharing stories and photos of Peter’s adventures as a Doctor on Mount Everest. Entry, coffee, tea, and desserts by donation Wed Aug 28 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Sun Sep 1 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Sep 1 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Wed Sep 4 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre
BEAVER CREEK
Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club
CARCROSS
Wed Aug 28 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Aug 28 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed Aug 28 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Aug 28 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed Aug 28 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 29 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 29 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 399-3321 Thu Aug 29 Open Mic Thursdays with Kevin Barr 6:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Listen to original songs and covers and take a try at open mic. Thu Aug 29 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Aug 29 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri Aug 30 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat Aug 31 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun Sep 1 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-6683129 Sun Sep 1 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun Sep 1 Steve Slade 5:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Sunday night dinner and music with fantastic covers of a wide variety of artists. Mon Sep 2 CTRRC Mtng 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Sep 2 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Sep 2 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue Sep 3 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Sep 3 C/TFN Communication Team Mtng 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Sep 3 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 399-3321 Tue Sep 3 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue Sep 3 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Sep 3 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue Sep 3 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251
DAWSON CITY
Wednesdays & Thursdays Sasquatch and the Unexplained 11 AM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre A North-end walking tour sharing stories of the unfamiliar. Stroll with a heritage interpreter up to the base of the Moosehide Slide for a truly super-natural chat about bush man encounters. Wed Aug 28 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Dawson City Thu Aug 29 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Join us for a short nature walk. Dress for the weather
Thu Aug 29 Hatha Yoga with Jennifer 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Thu Aug 29 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead. Fri Aug 30 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Aug 30 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Aug 30 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Aug 30 Harmonica George in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Aug 30 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Aug 31 Hatha Yoga with Diane 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Sat Aug 31 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 Aug 31 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Aug 31 Yukon River Cruise - Klondike Spirit 6:30 PM Dawson City Cruise on-board the Klondike Spirit, enjoy the sounds of Hank Karr and Barnacle Bob. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and silent auction. Purchase tickets online. Sun Sep 1 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Sep 1 Great Klondike International Outhouse Race 2:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Get ready for fast paced hilarity! It’s a race, it’s a scavenger hunt, it involves decorated outhouses on wheels! Visitors are encouraged to participate.Teams of 5 can sign up online. 993-5575 kva@dawson.net Sun Sep 1 The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon Sep 2 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Sep 2 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Sep 2 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon Sep 2 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead. Tue Sep 3 Dawson Film Lab 10:00 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A unique filmmaking experience, participants must provide a film outline or synopsis at time of application. Projects are open to any genre. Application forms available online. Tue Sep 3 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue Sep 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building
FARO
Wed Aug 28 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Thu Aug 29 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Fri Aug 30 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Sep 1 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Sep 1 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Sep 3 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided
HAINES
Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:304:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Aug 28 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Aug 28 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Aug 28 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Aug 29 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Aug 29 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Aug 29 Family Nutrition 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Aug 29 Kid Yoga 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library
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Wed Aug 28 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 Aug 28 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Aug 28 Jam Session 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Come along, make some tunes, tell a poem, do a standup comedy routine, or just listen. Thu Aug 29 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu Aug 29 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Aug 29 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu Aug 29 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Aug 30 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Fri Aug 30 Friday Night Salmon Bake Featuring - Diyet & The Love Soldiers 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information. Sun Sep 1 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Tue Sep 3 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Sep 3 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall
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Wed Aug 28 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Aug 28 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Aug 28 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend. Thu Aug 29 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 31 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 31 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue Sep 3 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Sep 3 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
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Daily, Monday to Friday & Sunday, Public Swimming Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Sunday at 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Daily, Monday to Friday Parent and Tot Swimming 11:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Fri Aug 30 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun Sep 1 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746
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Thu Aug 29 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Sep 1 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Sep 3 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center
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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 907-983-2679 for more info. Wed Aug 28 Open Hang Arial Practice 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Wed Aug 28 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Aug 28 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat. Wed Aug 28 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Aug 28 Pickleball for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Aug 29 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Thu Aug 29 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Aug 29 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu Aug 29 Celebrate Recovery Meal & Fellowship Time 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives. Thu Aug 29 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Aug 30 Open Hang Arial Practice 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Fri Aug 30 SpinYOGA 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Aug 30 Jewell Garden Farm Stand Friday! 5:00 PM Jewell Gardens Enjoy live music and more. Fri Aug 30 Volleyball for Adults 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Aug 30 Dance Night 9:00 PM Red Onion Saloon The original Dance Night at the Red Onion Saloon Fridays starting at 9pm. There will be a different DJ each week! Come show us your moves! Sat Aug 31 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Aug 31 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat Aug 31 Pickleball for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Sep 1 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Sep 2 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Sep 2 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Sep 2 Group Cycling w/ Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat. Mon Sep 2 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Sep 2 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 Sep 2 Ladies Night 6:00 PM Skagway Brewing Co. Live music featuring Eliza Tue Sep 3 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tue Sep 3 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue Sep 3 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tue Sep 3 Hatha Yoga with Foam Rollers & Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Sep 3 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre
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Wed Aug 28 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed Aug 28 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Thu Aug 29 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Sat Aug 31 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun Sep 1 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Mon Sep 2 Carcross Tagish Renewable Resource Council 12:30 PM Tagish Community Centre All welcome to attend. Tue Sep 3 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.
TESLIN
Wed Aug 28 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Aug 28 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring yourself for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri Aug 30 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information. Fri Aug 30 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. Sat Aug 31 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome! Tue Sep 3 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Sep 3 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 Tue Sep 3 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!
WATSON LAKE
Wed Aug 28 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information. Thu Aug 29 Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. Thu Aug 29 Community Kitchen 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre An afternoon of being in the kitchen, cooks some nutritious meals and bake some goodies to take home. Thu Aug 29 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu Aug 29 Parents and Tots Swim 2:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. Thu Aug 29 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information. Thu Aug 29 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Aug 30 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information. Sun Sep 1 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Sep 2 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Mon Sep 2 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information. Tue Sep 3 Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information. Tue Sep 3 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue Sep 3 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake
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By Monica Garcia border collie, bear dog and terrier mix. “But to me, he looks like a fox,” Peter says with fondness. “Basil’s just so easy and quite mellow. He often gets swarmed by kids and just lies back and takes it all in. He’s never tied up; he’s a free-range and freespirited dog.”
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Peter had been grieving his last dog, Oliver, and was not sure how he would replace his beloved companion. Then, one day, he needed some basil, so he grabbed $50 and jumped into his car to visit the Fireweed C o m mu n i t y Market.
Peter tells me, “People always ask why I don’t put a pack on him or why I don’t get him to pull a sled. And it’s because I just spoil him too much. You know, I couldn’t do it. I know he’d give
“What did I see (at the market) but the three cutest little puppies, in a pen, 8 weeks old!” Peter recounts delightedly.
his house, to other dogs in his rural neighbourhood of North M’Clintock. Both Nellie and Daisy live a few properties away, but they trot over to spend hours on end at Peter’s. Sometimes they arrive in the middle of the night, but they are welcome at any hour. Peter has designated dog couches and he’s proudly installed a dog door so they can all come and go, and lounge about, as they please. When the pack isn’t indoors, they are sprawled on his dock, his houseboat, his lawn or anywhere within Peter’s immediate vicinity. They don’t want to stray too far and miss the chance to go along on a bike ride, hike, ski or skate. Peter takes them out several times each day.
I asked if his past girlfriends have been Grizzly Valley accepting of his ultra Farms was selling dog-friendly home. Couch Surfers. From left to right, Daisy, Nellie and pups and it couldn’t Peter chuckled and a very young Basil have been a better deal. responded, “When we break up, I think it’s me that look like ‘what the heck’ . It’s “I was in the ‘market’ because I had lost my dog. And I had grieved long too late for him to become a working harder for them to leave Basil than enough and I needed a replacement. dog. I just want to see him running me.” So I bought him for $50, which was what I had to buy the herb basil. That was the price coincidentally. What a bargain for that dog! And of course I just had to name him Basil. It made total sense.”
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“I’ve lost too many dogs,” Peter says more seriously when we discuss their too-short-for-our-liking lifespan. “I want Basil to outlive me, so I don’t have to deal with the grief,” he half jokes. “But I have to have dogs in my life. I just crave them.”
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he fall weather is coming in hot and so are the salmon. This August long weekend I took advantage of the extra day and headed to Haines, Alaska to check out the salmon run. It’s not quite Coho season yet, but the river is full of pinks and sockeyes. Whether you’re into fishing or not, now is a great time to pack up the car and to Haines to check out this annual phenomenon. At this time of year, the rivers around the small Alaskan town are spotted with a waders-clad population, all hoping to reel in something tasty. Where is the best spot to set up shop? That’s up for wild debate. Everyone seems to have a secret spot they like to go to and a favourite lure to use. I can’t speak to a recipe for success, but I can tell you that if you see a bear, that’s not where you want to be. I haven’t fished since I was about five years old, so to say I was a little rusty is a generous understatement. With some careful guidance though, I was able to catch multiple rocks, trees and even a couple of lost fishing lures. All on my very first day out. Not bad for an amateur, right?
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PHOTOS: Lauren Humble
Pretty wonderful way to spend the day Close up of a roe sac, salmon eggs which are sometimes eaten or used for bait
The second day I even caught a not-already disintegrating salmon. I had no idea what to do with it once I reeled it in. Thankfully I had some skilled professionals on standby to take over the next steps. The following day we were unable to go out on our chartered
halibut tour due to bad weather, but it’s hard to complain when you have great company and a healthy pile of salmon reeled in. I contributed minimally to the salmon stock we collected, but had a wonderful time enjoying the outdoors and sometimes even casting in the intended direction. Warning: fish may still flop around hours after being caught, even when already gutted. If you are easily startled I recommend not standing near the water’s edge over a pile of recently caught fish because they may just start flopping around again and send you flying into the river.
Not into fishing? It’s still quite the spectacle to go for a drive along the coast from Haines up the Lutak Inlet towards the Chilkoot Lake Recreation site. There, you’ll see the frenzied spawning fish propelling themselves upstream and a huge collection of people wading the waters after them. It’s not uncommon to see bears raiding the plush rivers, or to catch sight of eagles soaring overhead. Plus, there’s tons of great hiking in the area and spectacular sight-seeing to fill up your day. Whatever adventures you get up to, it’s almost mandatory that you
Learning how to properly gut a fish, but standing far enough back that I can still run away close off the day picking out music on the jukebox at the Fog Cutter. I can also very highly recommend the wood fired pizzas at Alpenglow.
Lauren Humble is an accidental vagabond, an aspiring adventurer and avid snack finder who happens to take photos along the way.
Despite the potholes, this road is worth driving even if you don’t want to get in the river
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Clearing out Summer Apparel and Footwear.
4th and Spring St. 907-983-3663
New Arrivals
You COULD fly to Thailand. Or just drive to Skagway.
Come shop the great selection before it gets picked over! Skechers Footwear For The Whole Family
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great Thai food and so much more!
5th & Broadway 907-983-2370 Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm
www.starfirealaska.com
End of the Season MARK DOWNS Have started on Select Apparel, Gear, and Footwear! COME SCOOP UP THE GOOD STUFF BEFORE IT’S ALL GONE!
Shop our Famous Sale Loft here there is always a great deal! OPEN EVERYDAY 5th Ave, off Broadway - Skagway AK
907-983-3562
Best Milkshakes in Alaska! Huge bin candy selection, fresh fudge, gourmet chocolates
GREAT SELECTION OF NEW BIKES AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK
OPEN EVERYDAY! 5th & Broadway 907-983-3439
Not your average gift shop
Check Facebook for specials! www.konekompany.com
554 Broadway (Next door to the Days of ‘98 Show) 907-983-3850
Day Cruise Package
from Skagway or Haines
Come shop the Duff’s Kids Korner! Great Outwear, Fleece, and Boots for the kiddos!
BUCKSHOT & BOBBY PINS
Your stop for Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Fine Chocolates & Can� dies, Fudge & Drinks.
Fjord Express to Juneau
:::HAINES::: 24 Portage Street, 907-766-2869 Mon - Sat : 9 am-5:30 pm Open Year Round :::SKAGWAY::: 5th and Broadway, 907-983-2851 9 am - 6 pm Open 7 days
www.cyclealaska.com
AL A
$179 ROUNDTRIP
Departs Small Boat Harbors SKAGWAY: 8:00am-8:00pm HAINES: 8:30am-7:30pm
SKA FJORDLINES, INC
$135 ONE WAY
Continental breakfast and light supper provided
(907) 766-3395 • 1-800-320-0146 • www.alaskafjordlines.com
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building centre
August 28, 2019
SEASONAL CLEARANCE
Enjoy the Last Summer Days in Style and on Budget!
SAVE UP TO
60
%
STOP IN FOR EVEN MORE SALE SELECTION! In stock only, no rain checks, does not apply to previously purchased merchandise.
NOW OPEN EARLY! 7 am - 7 pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY
2281 SECOND AVE. WHITEHORSE 667-4478 or 1-800-661-0402 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-7pm, Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm
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