What's Up Yukon, October 12, 2022

ODE TO THE END OF AUTUMN

that time of year again. The school buses are back on the roads, the trees are a few hard frosts and a couple of strong gusts of wind away from revealing their bare branches, and there’s a bittersweetness to each warm, sunny day. Fresh snow covers the mountaintops, and time seems to be flying by. Blink and you might miss the end of fall. Here are a couple of ideas for how to savour it a little bit more, so that hopefully the arrival of winter won’t feel quite as startling.

• Walk around outside, barefoot. For a large part of the year, here in the Yukon, it’s not really possible to walk on the bare ground, shoeless, and somewhere near the middle of winter I usually start yearning for that connection to the earth again. Benefits of earthing/grounding are said to include a decrease in inflammation in the body, improved sleep and mood, increased energy and lower levels of stress. Whether you believe in that or not, there’s something undeniably calming about being outside and having your bare feet touching the grass, and your bare skin soaking up some late-autumn sunshine while the geese and swans fly south. Mosquito season is behind us, and while the mornings and evenings can be quite chilly, try to give yourself a moment to relax and breathe deeply somewhere between cutting firewood and finishing your last outside yard projects of the year. Take off your shoes, peel off a layer or two of jackets and sweaters and appreciate the present moment, for a few minutes, before bundling up

again. At the very least, your body will thank you for the extra vitamin D.

• Go out in the forest. It might seem like the time for berry picking and foraging is behind us, but there are still a multitude of medicinals to gather in the woods. Cranberries and rosehips are at their best after a few frosts and are loaded with vitamin C, which is perfect for our long winters and the impending flu season. Juniper berries make for a wonderful herbal remedy to stock up on, with their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and diuretic properties. Labrador tea leaves can be picked year-round (even in the middle of winter) and have traditionally been used to treat colds, as well as many other ailments. Even mushrooms can still be enjoyed in late fall. While a frost may change their texture a bit, there are several fungi friends that can still be picked in September and October.

• Gather seeds in your garden.

The growing season in the Yukon isn’t long enough for the seeds of many plants to completely mature, but there are some that you can harvest in your own garden, either to plant again next year or to share with friends. Arugula, radishes, spinach, peas and cilantro are among these; and in the realm of flowers, there are also many that usually have enough time to produce seeds (among them are poppies, calendulas, California bluebells, clarkia, flax and many others). While it’s tempting to clean up your garden in late fall, in an attempt to get ready for next year’s spring, try to refrain from cleaning it all up (many birds will be grateful for the leftover berries and seeds in the depths of winter). There’s also no need to pull out vegetables such as kale and Brussels sprouts. Both can withstand many frosts, and even if you don’t finish eating them all, you may wake up one morning in December or January and find a moose enjoy-

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When you ask Jim Welsh, the hunter education outreach coordinator, with Conservation Officer Services, about his job and life in the Yukon, you can see just how much he loves it.

Welsh’s current job is to administer the Hunter Education Program for the Yukon, he said, and it’s a way to keep the idea of ethical and informed hunting, on the land, alive and well with each new generation of hunters.

The Yukon’s Hunter Education and Ethics Development (HEED) course (www.yukon.ca/en/hunter-education) is a great, free tool for new hunters to begin their first steps into the world of hunting in the territory.

Welsh added that there are many components to the program. “There is a legal requirement to do the Hunter Education course if you want to hunt, but, also, it’s about giving people all the tools they need to be able to go out on the land.”

The two-part process begins with online course material and then an in-class (or Zoom-style) component where Welsh is on hand to teach people how to be responsible and ethical hunters, which includes hunting laws and regulations, wildlife management, preparation for the outdoors, wildlife identification, field techniques and firearm safety.

“Anything to get people out and do it properly,” he said.

Welsh said his goal is to use the education course to help keep the active number of Yukon hunters

stable and to keep interest in the lifestyle up.

“The Yukon is unique in that people move here. So a lot of people don’t have mentors to be able to take on hunting, which is normally passed on from generation to generation,” he said. “And that cycle’s a little broken in the Yukon, and my goal is to make my program that bridge for people.”

After registering for and completing the program, which concludes with an in-class written exam, a new hunter can get their hunting license via a few steps online (www.yukon.ca/en/huntinglicence) or in person at one of the Department of Environment offices.

“Hunting is a big process. It takes a long time to learn all the rules, it’s complicated, and people are secretive about their places— so it’s a hard thing to break into,” Welsh said about the potentially intimidating prospect of taking those first steps into hunting. He added that’s why the course can go a long way into building new communities and groups of hunters who can lean on and learn from each other.

“A good place to start is that we built this program so that lots of new people come in, and we’ve seen communities develop and kind of evolve out of this. And these people get together and they go out together after attending these courses and recognizing that there is this community of people that need to get out together.”

The course runs almost month-

ly and goes all-year, Welsh said.

In recent years, Welsh has seen a real uptick in the attitudes of young and conservation-minded hunters who care about the land on which they hunt, as much as about the health of the animals they hunt. This ties in with the mantra that all hunters can help keep animal populations healthy and the environment healthy by reporting things they notice that are out of place, from sick animals, to contaminated land, to poaching. The latter is a serious concern and those with information on poaching can call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-661-0525.

“Right now, people are really engaged. The people that are out there … they want to learn—they want to do it right. And I see that

in these courses. Our courses sell out right away. It’s because people are passionate about it and they want to do things the right way.”

What makes the HEED course even more special is that it’s a very unique opportunity right here in the Yukon.

“I think I have the only job like this in the country,” Welsh said.

Information about upcoming Conservation Officer Services courses can be found on the Yukon Conservation Officer Services Facebook page, yukon.ca/huntereducation (in addition to HEED courses, the site includes other workshops as well). New hunters can join the e-list by emailing coservices@yukon.ca or by contacting the Department of Environment at 867-667-5652. n

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Jim right, on a hunt, with his wife Catherine and his grandfather Ken Manning

Ode To The End Of Autumn

ing the remaining leaves and stalks.

• Make some end-of-season bou quets of flowers. Fill your home with the last flowers from your garden. Inevitably, the temper atures at night will keep getting colder, and soon enough will come the day when there’ll no longer be any more flowers to pick. Make a bouquet of sweet peas and put them on your night stand. Cut some sunflowers and bring them into your kitchen. Gather an assortment of flowers and take them to a friend. A fun fall activity to do with your kids is to collect colourful autumn leaves and use them to decor

long winter evenings theor etically might seem perfect for get-togeth ers with friends and family, the realities of a northern winter provide more than enough motivation to potentially transform even the most-out going person into a tempor ary hermit.

The icy roads, warming up the car at -40 degrees, and the beginnings of seasonal af fective disorder (SAD), all make for legitimate

reasons to stay at home. So try to take advantage of this last bit of nice weather and gather your friends around a campfire. Go for a walk along the lake and listen to the sound of waves lap ping the shore, before the water freezes over. Take one final canoe ride on a wind less, sunny afternoon, or go fishing one last time before you have to pack an ice drill with your fishing gear again. Pull out your mountain bike and go for a ride through the colourful foli age. You’ll be thankful for these memories when the north wind is blowing around the corners of your home and all you want to do is cozy up on the couch, with a cup of hot chocolate, and binge watch your favourite TV shows. n

ate your home, or press flowers and leaves between the pages of books—to later make into Christmas cards. Gather some special rocks on your next walk; before you know it, all of these things will disappear under a blanket of snow for the next several months. Treasure the little things: let them act as hopeful reminders that warmer days will come again.

• Spend time with friends. While

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Collecting seeds

A campfire with friends

Fall foraging

D

ale Bradley’s roots run deep at the Pelly River Ranch.

In his front yard, there’s a slump in the grass where the former farmhouse once stood, and just inside the fence are weathered boards from the floor of the original barn.

When he looks upriver, he sees the spot where his Uncle Dick first crossed the still-frozen Pelly River, with a tractor and farming supplies, in 1954, starting the family’s legendary farming legacy in the Yukon.

For nearly 70 years, the acreage—located on the banks of the Pelly River in central Yukon—has produced tonnes of vegetables, grains and grasses. It’s nourished a herd of cattle, a flock of chickens and many generations of the Bradley family.

The Bradleys’ Yukon story began in the early 1950s, when Dale’s Uncle Hugh spent his summers working at the federal Experimental Farm near Haines Junction. In 1953, Hugh’s colleague John Stelfox was visiting farms north of Whitehorse, to collect seeds and to harvest data. Once he saw the Pelly River Ranch, he knew he’d found a special place. As luck and perhaps destiny would have it, the current owners were selling.

Dick and Hugh grew up on a farm in Alberta. They both knew that they wanted to farm for a living, but they weren’t in line to inherit the family farm, so they needed to find a place of their own.

“At the time, the cost of land in Alberta was outrageous,” said Dale. “This place was cheap, in relation; all it was going to take was blood, sweat and tears.”

So, they signed on to put in some “blood, sweat and tears.” The two brothers and two friends, Stelfox and Buck Goodwin, partnered to purchase the property in 1953.

The ranch has never been easy to get to. In April 1954, Dick came up the Overland Trail, from Minto, and locals helped him get his

equipment and supplies across the ice. A few months later, in June, Hugh and Buck walked in with four cattle.

“They came up the highway and then walked from Pelly Crossing, through the bush,” said Dale. “That was the start of the herd that we still have here today.”

In 1959, Dale’s father, Ken, came to the Yukon. He worked and farmed in Haines Junction and Carmacks before ending up with his brothers, in 1961. Dale was just an infant when they arrived at the Pelly River Ranch.

While growing up, Dale learned

the ins and outs of farming from his uncles and his father. As a young man, he left to explore the world. After working in gold mining and highway construction, he eventually found his way back to the ranch.

“I got tired of working for people and wanted to do something for myself … that’s what brought me back here,” said Dale.

Dale bought Dick’s share of the ranch when Dick retired in April 1990. Dale ran the ranch in partnership with Hugh, until Hugh passed away in 2012. Currently,

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

BATTERY

Batteries store energy that is needed to start your vehicle, there are a few things to remember about batteries. Regular maintenance #1 is making sure the battery is secured properly so it doesn’t vibrate, keeping connections clean and tight at the terminal, with loose connections you may run into problems like vehicles won’t start, alternator not charging properly and could cause battery and alternator failure. Making sure your battery is ready for the colder weather we see in the Yukon like adding a battery pad or battery blanket to keep it warm when the vehicle is not in use; by keeping the battery warm in colder weather you will get the most power out of the battery on start up. Here is a side tip: if you don’t drive your vehicle on a regular basis and are experiencing battery problems, you could ask you local mechanic to install a low amp battery maintainer; this will keep your battery fully charged even when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

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ART SHOWS

Until Oct 28 Posters from the Yukon Archives Collection Arts Underground Held in The Hougen Heritage Gallery Exhibit displays thirty reproductions of posters from the holdings of the Yukon Archives.

Until Oct 29 Our Relations by Dennis Shorty Arts Underground Exhibition shows a new body of work that took about 12 months to complete. It is of carved soapstone sculptures mixed with moose and caribou antler and copper.

Until Oct 29 Snow Bear: Grief and Second Chances by Lantha Greer Arts Underground Exhibit centres around the 2022 short film of the same title. Snow Bear deals with loss and grief from the perspective of a child.

Until Oct 31 Immigration in Texture by Maya Rosenberg Yukon Artists at Work An exploration of the immigrant expérience through paintings, by Maya Rosenberg.

Until Nov 5 Arctic Highways Yukon Arts Centre Across the Arctic landscape, culture and art has travelled effortlessly along with the movement of the wind, the sun and our reindeer herds, creating a network of Arctic Highways.

Until Nov 5 Dintth’in: Fire Starter by Kaylyn Baker Yukon Arts Centre Held in the main gallery An incredible collection of beadwork by Kaylyn Baker and fashion spans all four seasons sharing stories and memories from the land.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Oct 12 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar a open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Oct 12 VVinyl VVednesdays 7:00 PM Leftys Well Every Wednesday a local record junkie will be showcasing

their collections for you, and maybe sometimes trade or buy.

Thu Oct 13 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Oct 13 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar

Thu Oct 14 Strictly Rhythm 9:00

PM The Local Bar House Music all night long with local DJs Funky Kingston, Fraser & DJ Krahn. Cover Charge at the Door.

Sat Oct 15 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome. Music lasts until noon

Sat Oct 15 Velvet Steamroller, Unicorn Parts & Blackfly 8:00 PM Leftys Well Cover charge at the door.

Sat Oct 15 Patrick Keenan at Whiskey Jacks 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Keenan is “a pianoman of a different sort,” weaving complex, yet memorable melodies into the balance of light and dark that’s in his lyrics as much as on his keyboard

https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Oct 17 Live Music Mondays

at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM

Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https:// www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Oct 17 Steve Slade at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set.

GENERAL EVENT

Wed Oct 12 Community Kitchen

11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner

Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 6672693 for more info.

Wed Oct 12 Line Dancing 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Wed Oct 12 Lyle Lyle Crocodile 5:30 PM Yukon Theatre Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle,

Crocodile, starring Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Wed Oct 12 CAFN All Candidates Forum 6:00 PM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Citizens are invited to the 2022 All Candidates Forum to prepare you for the future of your First Nations.

Wed Oct 12 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Oct 12 Board Game Night 6:30 PM Polarity Brewing Our old pal Alix came back with a beautifully-curated collection of board and card games. Find a new favourite or play something familiar, from quick 15 minute rounds to epic multi-hour campaigns

Thu Oct 13 Glass Blowing for Beginners I 1:00 PM Lumel Studios & Lumel Glass Glass blowing beginners Level I with Elderactive. Create a one-ofa-kind Christmas Gift. What’s

Up Yukon your best place for Yukon Events https://event. whatsupyukon.com/glassblowing-2eeb92

Thu Oct 13 Public Speaking

Training - Toastmasters

12:00 PM Northwestel Building

Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.

Thu Oct 13 How Mitacs Can Help You Achieve Your Innovation Goals 12:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makerspace

Learn about Mitacs’ internship programs, discuss the application process, and explore how to create effective proposals. https:// bit.ly/3fFYXpw

Thu Oct 13 Membership

Event 4:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Renew your membership or join! There will be refreshments and a draw for some branch specific bling!

Thu Oct 13 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

Thu Oct 13 Music Trivia Night

7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.

Thu Oct 13 Emily the Criminal 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre A gritty and suspenseful LA noir that also serves to examine the structural issues that uphold wealth inequality in this country. https:// bit.ly/3RBMxwi

Thu Oct 13 Prayer 7:00 PM Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts.

Thu Oct 14 Nakai (Morning)

Training – Section B 8:00 AM

Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Morning warm up and learning for performing artists with Nakai Theatre’s Fall Training Cohort. www.nakaitheatre.com/ workshops

Fri Oct 14 Seniors Crib 1:00 PM

Golden Age Society

Fri Oct 14 Legion TGIF Dinner Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254

Fri Oct 14 Bros Yukon Theatre A smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about finding sex, love and romance amidst the madness. https://bit.ly/3CBpWf4

Fri Oct 14 The Territory 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-euwau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by illegal settlers. https://bit. ly/3C4B1ng

Sat Oct 15 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Oct 15 Klondike Cruisers Cars and Coffee Territorial Auto Parts 10:00 AM Show off your wheels everyone welcome to join and enjoy

Sat Oct 15 Hand Building Slabs with Chris Scherbarth 1:00 PM Arts Underground Learn a range of techniques for making ceramic objects from rolled out slabs of clay. https://bit.ly/3LIH0mh

Sat Oct 15 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.

Sun Oct 16 Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Mountainview Church Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse. ca/Watch

Sun Oct 16 Seniors Bingo 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Sun Oct 16 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun Oct 16 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Sun Oct 16 Clothing Room

10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Mon Oct 17 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you can sign in 2 guests MAX

Tue Oct 18 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Oct 18 Winter Medicine

Making Workshop – Plants of the Boreal 5:30 PM Solstice Disc Golf Make medicine with the plants found in our boreal forests. https://bit.ly/3C2xjdS

Tue Oct 18 Weekly Shuffleboard

Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Tue Oct 18 YWITT Home Renos: Basic Plumbing 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makerspace Learn the basics of toilet, drain, faucet repair and replacement as well as sink installation! https://bit. ly/3Cc2RxQ

Tue Oct 18 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Oct 18 Beginner Memory Keeping 6:30 PM Whitehorse Put away the busy in your life, slow down, and do something with your photos so you can more fully recognize and celebrate what’s truly good and valuable in life— relationships, experiences and memories. https://bit.ly/3LT5WHD

Tue Oct 18 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Tue Oct 18 Seniors Bridge 6:30

PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.

Tuesdays Free Super Smash

Bros. 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe

All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/ or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar

5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe

Every Wednesday

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays

5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Fridays Fridays Standard Format -

Magic: The Gathering 6:00

PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal

sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.

Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon

Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays

12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

Wed Oct 12 Polarettes

Preschool/Family Drop In 11:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practice skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Sat Oct 15 Will Stroet – Big Silver Spoon 11:00 AM YAC

Yukon Arts Centre high-energy blues, rock and pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded. https://bit. ly/3ydJhAk

Sat Oct 15 Polarettes Preschool/ Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practice skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Tue Oct 18 Youth Hunter Education Course 6:00 PM

Yukon University Students will complete both the course materials and an exam with Jim, but must have completed the online portion of the course before registering. https://bit.ly/3rzUKqe

ONLINE EVENTS

Wednesdays Live And Online

Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online

Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wednesdays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online

These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline.

Fridays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community

Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693

Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 3347693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online

These classes are intended to help

Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online

Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@ alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https:// bit.ly/3GTz6T5

Dale and his wife, Sue, are the main owners, and that means their skills must be wide and varied to make remote farm life work.

“Here, you’re an everythingkind-of-guy all the time,” he said. “You’re a carpenter, you’re a mechanic, an electrician and a veterinarian and anything else you need to be on that day.

The grinder and drill in the shop were used until electricity came to the ranch in 1960. Today, the farmhouses run on solar power, and the rest of the ranch relies on generators and headlamps for light on the dark days of winter.

The Bradley family story of remote northern farming has been drawing interest almost since the brothers first set foot on the property. Perhaps, most notably, they caught the attention of Marjorie Lucknow, a young nursing student in Ontario in the early 1960s.

While working in a hospital, Marjorie was reading to a patient— an 87-year-old retired farmer— when she came across an article about the Pelly River Ranch. The more she read, the more her patient wanted to know. He asked her to read the article over and over, and eventually persuaded her to write to the brothers on his behalf.

She also delighted in their dry sense of humour. For example, during his 58 years on the farm, Hugh monitored the Environment Canada weather station on the property. Marjorie wrote: “Usually, on wash days, I ask him what’s in store, weather wise. His only answer is, ‘Yep, we’re bound to have some.’”

To recognize their decades of contributions to the Yukon, the Bradley family received the first Yukon Farmer of the Century Award, in 1999. A tribute in the Yukon Legislature proclaimed: “The Bradleys have set an outstanding example for all Yukon agriculturalists, present and future. Their model of perseverance, dedication, and hard work, laced with a positive attitude and humour is something everyone aspires to.… Through the thick and the thin, they have succeeded in finding ways to make things work.”

“Yeah, I get to do it all … sometimes I don’t want to,” Dale added with a smile.

Along with the ranch and a strong work ethic, it’s clear that Dale also inherited his uncles’ sense of humour.

A tour around the ranch takes you through a well-organized maze of metal, wood and spare parts that speak to the farm’s self-sufficiency over the years. Nothing is wasted.

A stone’s throw from the farmhouse is a blacksmith shop full of tools and equipment that dates back more than a century. Some of the now-antique tools are still used in a pinch.

“There are rare tools in here that not everybody can say they’ve seen,” said Dale, holding up a V-belt made from wooden blocks that used to drive the fanning mill. “It’s older than you and me put together.”

The blacksmith shop was likely constructed in 1901 by the property’s original owners, Edward Menard and George Grenier. When Dick and Hugh arrived in the 1950s, they used the shop to make and repair parts for their farm equipment.

“Dick and Hugh’s old threshing machine took Babbitt bearings, so they would pour bearings heated up on that forge,” said Dale.

“The urgent need to know how anyone could make a living raising cattle and growing grains, where there is very little rainfall and winter temperatures could be minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, was almost too much for this old gentleman,” wrote Lucknow in a story she recorded later in life.

On a whim, she chose to address the letter to Dick because he was the older brother. Dick wrote back and, over the years, the couple developed an intimate relationship, which led her to board a bus and move to the Yukon with her young son, Glen, in 1973. She and Dick married the day after she arrived.

Later in life, Marjorie wrote a short history of the farm so that the personal parts of the Bradley family story would not be lost over the years. She was worried all that would remain from the farm would be the sterile, soulless official government records.

“How much reality, heartache, success and failure, to say nothing of the scenes of everyday life, can one find in a piece of paper?” she wrote. “We have never got rich, but we sure have a good life being poor.”

Marjorie described the brothers’ approach to life as “one straight line,” never showing “undue happiness, anger, frustration or discouragement.”

After Hugh, Dick, and Marjorie passed away, their ashes were

buried on a hill overlooking the ranch. Perhaps they’re keeping an eye on the current generations— Dale and Sue, their children, and family friends—who are still following that winning formula of perseverance and hard work combined with a positive attitude and welcoming sense of humour. They are still finding ways to make things work.

“It’s my home and I’m stuck with it now … I can’t get rid of it,” said Dale, with a smile that implied he wouldn’t want it any other way. n

Dale Bradley displays a string of handforged links that were made in the historical blacksmith shop on his property

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Dale Bradley pictured in front of his farmhouse at the Pelly River Ranch in July 2022

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LOST WATCH AND THE LAST OF THE BLUEBERRIES

On a fall day in Scotland, many years ago, a ruddy man in a Land Rover picked up my companion and me as we hitchhiked through the mountains of Glen Coe. He was kind and chatty, eager to tell us the lore of the region.

We drove by a stone church flanked by two mountain ash trees, their berries red and shining, and he said, “Aren’t they beautiful? Do you know why they plant rowans by the church door?”

We shook our heads. “To keep evil at bay and prevent enchantment. People around here believe the rowan has deep powers.”

I asked, “Do you believe?”

He replied, “Well, I may not believe, but I pay attention.”

I had cause to remember those words on a fall day, a few weeks ago, on the last day of blueberry picking. I was with my blueberry buddies, a bunch of women I see on scattered occasions throughout the year—bonfires, feasts—

where everybody always went, in hopes of finding what others had missed. At first it was disheartening: many bushes, few berries.

Definitely picked out. But the 12-year-old said if we kept pushing through the bush a little deeper, we might get lucky.

So we pushed through a little deeper, scrambling up rocks and stumbling into ravines, each exploring our own territory, poked by branches and bitten by black flies, shouting intermittently to indicate our position and well-being, and we each found treasure: the magic of a hidden bush just bursting with blueberries.

After a few hours, I put down my bucket to check the time. I pushed my sleeve up my wrist, and—my watch was gone. Fallen off somewhere. My heart sank. It was my dad’s watch. I used to wind it for him. There was no way

I could retrace my steps. There was no point in telling anyone else; it would just make them sad.

Blueberry Squares, Times Two

When I was making the first batch, I panicked and started a second batch with a slightly different method. But don’t you panic … they both work beautifully.

Chewy Blueberry Squares

The blueberries caramelize in the oven and become almost like candy.

INGREDIENTS

Filling

6 cups blueberries

3 cups sugar

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9x13-inch pan, line with parchment paper and butter the parchment paper. (This will make it easier to remove the squares and slice them.)

• Combine the berries, sugar and lemon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the juices are released and the berries are bubbling, about 15 minutes.

and always, without fail, at blueberry time.

We range in age from the mid’40s to the early 70s. The two in their 70s used to be teachers in the Catholic school system, and this comes out sometimes in conversation. On this day, our little band was graced with the addition of a 12-year-old, the cleanest picker in the crew.

We knew it was late in the season and discussed strategy all the way down the highway to Fraser B.C. We couldn’t cross the border to search our favourite spots because, ahem, somebody had forgotten their passport. (It might have been me.)

So, Plan B. We’d go up that hill

But something prompted me to call out, “I lost my dad’s watch!” Cries of concern came from all around, and everybody drew in. G, in the clearing next to me, uttered a quick prayer to St. Anthony, the patron saint of lost items, and opened her mouth to say “Let’s start looking,” when “I found it!” she cried. “Here it is. Right at my feet.” St. Anthony had come through. I yelled to G, “Thank you, I love you!”

My spiritual beliefs are not tied to religion, though I was raised a Catholic. But, with my dad’s watch safely strapped around my wrist, and 11 cups of blueberries in my bucket, the words of the Glen Coe man ran through my head:

“I may not believe, but I pay attention.”

Here are a couple of recipes for the last of the blueberries, with thanks to the blueberry buddies: J, N, M and, especially, G. n

Base

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

Streusel

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

Makes one 9x13-inch pan, about 20 squares.

• Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into berries. Continue cooking until thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.

• Make the base: beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.

• In another bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder together. Stir into the butter mixture until thoroughly combined.

• Press dough evenly into the baking pan and blind bake (bake without the filling, first) for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.

• Make streusel: whisk the brown sugar and flour together. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

• Spread blueberries evenly over the base and sprinkle streusel over top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the whole pan is bubbling and the streusel is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Wait until completely cool before cutting into squares.

Blueberry Squares Two

Fluffier squares with a deep blueberry flavour (really good with ice cream).

INGREDIENTS

Base

Use the base recipe above.

Filling 4 cups blueberries

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Makes one 9x9-inch pan, about 16 squares.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch pan.

• Make base and press all but one cup into the pan. Spread blueberries evenly over top.

• Crumble the remaining dough on top of the blueberries, leaving spaces in-between clumps.

• Bake for 40 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden. Remove from oven and Let cool completely before cutting.

Michele Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Michele has also written two books The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North, and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.

PHOTOS: Michele Genest

Michele Genest

• Heat half of the oil in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat and, when shimmering, add the rice, ginger and sausage and cook until ginger is fragrant and the rice is toasted, about 5 minutes. Season to taste, with salt, and place rice on a plate.

• Place the pan back on the heat and add the remaining oil. When shimmering, break the egg into the pan and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is runny. Top the rice with the egg and drizzle with chili oil. n

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The Weekend Rice And Eggs Rice, egg, ginger and Chinese sausage

Grated ginger Chinese sausage Frying rice and ginger

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Maureen Johnstone

I’ll

have the bullet (the thought of which makes my teeth hurt).

The first mention of “bite the bullet” was, according to our friends at Wikipedia, in Rudyard Kipling’s late-1800s novel The Light That Failed. And you may have seen the movies, wartime and western, where, in the absence of anesthesia, a profusely perspiring patient was biting down on a bullet.

I can think of better things to bite down on—a steak, for instance. Or better yet just to scream and then pass out (I’m not known for my bravery when faced with excruciating pain).

Thankfully, the evidence is lacking and biting a bullet before

surgery is a myth. A leather strap would have been a more-realistic possibility. And more believable than that is the seventeenth-century reference to soldiers opening paper cartridges with their teeth before ramming gunpowder and lead balls into muskets.

History and mythology aside, I have used this idiom throughout my life. It’s reserved for those times when words just don’t suffice; when the upcoming trial, hardship or challenge is more than we can imagine facing in our own strength. And it’s used in all kinds of life scenarios, especially when we are having to call on an inner reserve that we don’t typically need. It’s time to take that step of

faith, to summon that inner courage, to face up to a painful situation, to accept that challenge and take the next step. It’s time to bite the bullet.

On a less-strenuous note and perhaps with a little less angst, biting the bullet might simply mean that it is time to face up to something unpleasant, to accept the inevitable and perhaps even learn to embrace “it” and see how it will be woven into the fabric of our lives. Sometimes facing the “unpleasant” can surprise us. Life has a way of surprising us.

Whatever the reason for the “bullet du jour,” I’m thankful it’s not for anesthesia.

Pass the potatoes, please. n

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The firewood rebate is available from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. People who purchased firewood on April 1 onwards are encouraged to apply.

To qualify for the rebate, firewood must be purchased from a supplier that is a Yukon-registered Business.

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TRAPPING IN THE NORTH AND LIVING OFF-GRID

What is trapping? I had no idea. But after meeting my future spouse, Paul, on a hot July day in Tagish, I slowly but surely found out that hunting and trapping is a passion and not a means to support yourself throughout the rest of the year (we’re lucky to be able to pay for a flight back to Whitehorse!).

Now, 20 years later, I can tell you that this living off-grid and out in the bush is the real thing. It can’t get any more serious, gorgeous, and grounding. Paul happily retired early and we are living on the trapline, nearly full-time, coming out to civilization for grub, tools, books and wool (thank you MatchGirl Knitting Shop!).

Paul and I are back out on the line, come September, in order to pick those berries and try for a moose. We have been trapping this gorgeous, mountainous area in the Pelly Mountains since 1999. It took many years to finally have a tin roof on every cabin—now all that is missing is a sauna. Our main camp is on a little lake pretty much beside the Liard River. As I am writing this (September 26), two adults and four young swans landed on the lake pretty early. I checked last year’s data and the first swans arrived on October 5. So there you go; it seems we’re going to have an early winter. As for snow fall, which we measure after each dump, we are getting more every year. Our trails are along the Liard River, but not on the river. We can’t travel on the river because there is jumble ice and sometimes just open water.

The main trapping season starts November 1. Our main critters that we trap are marten. We always try for wolves, but they’re cunning and won’t be deceived that easily. Two years ago, when the Whitehorse area had the lynx population crash, we got four! I snare squirrels around the cabin and around line cabins (a line cab-

River anymore, which became unpredictable. First it’ll ice over nicely, then we get a warm spot (usually around Christmas) and all you have is open water again. And once you hit Christmas, things slow down, too—critters seem to take a break.

Up here, the best time to trap is right when we can start (November 1). We need at least 40 centimetres of snow; that’s what the Ski-Doos will require, and off we go. We have a few interesting side channel crossings, too, where we’ll have to build a little bridge each year. If we can’t make it to a line cabin (10 kilometres away from main camp), we’ll have to go back and start over the next day, until we get either to the North Cabin, one year; or to the cabin in the south, the other year. We noticed that trapping the same trail, each year, will deplete our marten population too much, so we leave them be for a year or two so that they can move in around that trail again.

usually only a bit wider than a SkiDoo.

The first trapper in this area had a dog team and made enough money from selling his furs to have some cash left over. George Darbyshire told

Hasselberg, said that maintaining trails is a never-ending task, and we can attest to that! We need the chain saw for a lot of brush, when coming back each November, and having to cut out the trees that fell over the trail or that broke off from too much snow load. But once the trail is broken in, Paul drives the Ski-Doo and I stand in

either auction (in Ontario) or tannery (in Manitoba). Some have the furs tanned and then work with them or try to sell them locally. Fur, as most of us know, is warm, green, recyclable, compostable and renewable. North America has the most-up-to-date humane trapping standards (see www.fur.ca).

in is a little hut to stay in while breaking trail), then I tan them myself, which works pretty good, and then make some crafts. We have a few otters, some beavers and wolverines.

In 2015, we built (bushwhacked) two new trails, so as not to have to cross the Liard

The fourday trapper course that the Government of Yukon puts on allows you then to become an assistant trapper (which is usually a good step before buying your own trapline). When you buy a trapline, you’re buying the things that are on the land, such as cabins, traps and Ski-Doos, but also the trails that are built. Trails are

Paul and his classmates at the 1997 trapper course that he pays for all of his gas with his squirrel pelts. Now that is some commitment. Another trapper, Fred

the back of the toboggan—therefore saving gas, which gets pretty expensive once it’s on our line (Alpine Aviation flies it in at the beginning of April, when they pick us up).

Trappers are conservationists out in the bush. They can tell you what critters they have around (if it’s a mouse swimming across a riverside channel, or not seeing any Redpolls anymore), how much snow falls and when they start getting it. The temperatures are recorded, and also how many furbearing animals they catch. Trappers make sure they don’t overtrap their area—that way you have marten each year. Some trappers go further and clean the skulls, work with lynx claws and tan their own squirrels. Most trappers bring their furs to the Yukon Trappers Association, to be sent off to

What do we do without TV, you ask. Paul and I are both avid readers, the dog keeps us laughing, and we do have a few movies that we can watch on our laptop— maybe once a week. I am trying out new knitting patterns, yearly, and have enjoyed felting. As for energy, we have four solar panels, which will run the freezer in September and in the springtime, and will charge our batteries (laptop, tools, etc.). Come November and December, we have to rely on our generator.

For Paul and I, this is what we do. It’s just something special. Watching the seasons and the light change, throughout the year, and welcoming and sending off swans, the snipe and the blackbirds. Trappers just need to be out on the land. It’s a way of living that keeps you healthy, mentally and physically, and lets you feel connected when you hear the earth hum, the birds chirp and the snow crunch. n

Sonja

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WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 11am

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Meet Bogart!

He is a 2-and-a-half-year-old, male, husky mix.

Bogart AKA Bogey Boy is sweeter than cupcakes from grandma. He is loving and affectionate, and calm for a husky. The way to this guy’s heart is belly rubs and more belly rubs! This large boy is working on building his selfesteem and would benefit from having a confident and outgoing dog friend to show him all the joys this lovely world has to offer.

Bogart is a quick study and learning the basics at a record pace. He would do well in a home with older children, and proper introduction to another dog. We do not know how he is with cats.

If you are interested in adopting Bogart aka Bogey Boy please fill out an online application at humanesocietyyukon.ca. If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards him.

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Chantal Rousseau:  Open Studio Oct 20 @7:30pm Macaulay House, Princess & 7th

Oct 22 – Dec 3 Z’OTZ* COLLECTIVE |  Habits of the Speaking Shadows

A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, have honest conversations, set goals and be accountable.

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Opening Reception & Artist Talk:  Saturday, Oct 22

Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In 6-9PM on Tuesdays

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Move and Groove!

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Sensory Science

• Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:30am In this hands on program, we will explore all of our senses together. It might get mucky!

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• Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am Clang, bang, sing, and play! Magical music-making for you and your little ones!

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ATLIN

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community

LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-6517900 Ext. 315

YUKON COMMUNITIES:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online

Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

CARCROSS

First Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St.

CARMACKS

Wed Oct 12 Toddler Time & Indoor Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 13 Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fri Oct 14 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (57PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)

Sat Oct 15 Disc Golf Drop-In 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre All ages! Free! The Recreation Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Sat Oct 15 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Sun Oct 16 Toddler Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mon Oct 17 Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Mon Oct 17 Carmacks Spikerz Volleyball 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Indoors at the VOCRec Center until the outdoor courts at Merv Tew Park & Tantalus School are ready! https://bit.ly/3Ot7cSv

Tue Oct 18 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tue Oct 18 Nerf Battle Dome 5:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

DAWSON CITY

Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Wed Oct 12 55+ Virtual Fitness Class 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites over Zoom Call 993-7400 ext 299 for Zoom link..

Wed Oct 12 Basia Bulat - The Garden Tour 8:00 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom The Garden gathers fourteen string arrangements by three different arrangers (Owen Pallett, Paul Frith, and Zou Zou Robidoux), revisiting material from all five of Bulat’s studio albums.

Fri Oct 14 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@cityofdawson.ca or call 9937400 ext 299.

Fri Oct 14 Disc Golf 3:20 PM City of Dawson Recreation Centre Throw some discs around the course at Crocus Bluff. https://bit.ly/3QnIaUV

Sat Oct 15 Free Drop In Art

8-12 11:00 AM Klondike

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Tue Oct 18 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto

Park Concession Building FREE Event. Format is commander – Bring your own cards / decks

FARO

Wednesdays & Friday’s Games & Walks 1:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM

Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Fridays Badminton 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 9942375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be pre-registered, for more info call 994-2375

Tue Oct 18 Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed Oct 12 Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

Wed Oct 12 Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy

Thu Oct 13 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fri Oct 14 HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit.ly/3KmBdBC.l

Sat Oct 15 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mon Oct 17 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mon Oct 17 Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

MARSH LAKE

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat

2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM

Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM

Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo

Recreation Centre

Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class.

Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043

Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo

Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St

Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

Wed Oct 12 Wednesday Night Craft Night 7:00

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St.

Luke’s Church 867-993-5381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Wed Oct 12 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John

Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wed Oct 12 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Mon Oct 17 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00

PM John Tizya Centre &Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 18 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 18 Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya

Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 18 Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00

AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM

Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

TAGISH

Wed Oct 12 Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wed Oct 12 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wed Oct 12 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Thu Oct 13 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thu Oct 13 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thu Oct 13 Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM

Mon Oct 17Line Dancing Lessons Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM Music, Dancing and FUN! For more info or to reserve your spot email recreation@tagishyukon.org

Sat Oct 15 Halloween Decorating & Pumpkin Carving 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Come out and help get into the spooky season! Decorate and carve some some pumpkins!

TESLIN

Wed Oct 12 Pickleball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 13 Seniors Lunch 12:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex If you are 55+, join us for lunch and discussion on what your social and recreational interests are. https://bit.ly/3M6YFUW

Thu Oct 13 Art Afternoon 3:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 14 Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Fri Oct 15 Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Fri Oct 15 Basketball Drop-in Teslin Lake Recreation Complex 7:00 PM

Mon Oct 17 Season Kick Off Party Registration & AGM 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Come register, stay for dinner and the AGM! Practices start October 19, all must be registered before getting on the ice! https://bit.ly/3CuKzJB

Mon

WATSON LAKE

Tue Oct

Tue

for more

PM Yukon University Mayo Campus Dust off your craft

and bring any unfinished projects or start

Thu Oct 13 Youth Meeting 4:00 PM Held at the Old Youth Centre downtown, ages 12+, snacks provided.

Call Shirley 996-2112 for more info.

Thu Oct 13 A Community Music Jam 7:00

MOUNT

This .30 calibre, accepted by the U.S. military, in 1906, is 112 years old and still high on the list as one of the mostversatile hunting cartridges in the world. Probably every huntable species on Earth has been taken with a .30-06 rifle.

In the Yukon, this cartridge meets the minimum standards for hunting wood bison, provided the hunter follows the ammunition regulations. Factory ammunition is available, with bullets from 130 to 220 grains, while the handloader has an even-broader range of bullet weights. Factory loads come with a very broad range of bullet types (shape and construction) to match your preference and are more accurate in your particular rifle. Depending on your choice of ammunition, a standard box of 20 rounds ranges in price from about $30 to about $100, with quality and accuracy increasing with the price. Ammunition is also available around the globe, and lower-priced ammunition allows you to afford to practice. It is important to sight-in and hunt with premium ammunition.

In recent years, the firearm industry has finally produced somewhat-smaller-overall rifles to be used by smaller-framed adults and youths. In prior times, rifles were all made about the same size, to suit the “average” size of shooters. This made them ill-fitting for larger and smaller shooters, which resulted in poor accuracy and often in bruised shoulders and cheeks, from recoil (kick),

when the gun was fired (the gun did not fit the shooter). These newer, smaller-fitting rifles have somewhat shorter barrels so that the rifle stays balanced. On some rifles, the buttstock length (length of pull) is adjustable through the use of wafer-like inserts fastened to the rear of the buttstock. Some rifles come with or can be fitted with adjustable-length stocks.

For most shooters, the recoil from a .30-06 is obvious but not painful. If the rifle is not held

properly or is ill-fitting, the recoil can be unpleasant. Learning to mount (hold) the rifle properly, altering the stock so it fits, or mounting a recoil pad, can ease that concern.

The .30-06 is so common that all firearm manufacturers produce them in the lower-cost rifles, described above, up to very-expensive, custom-built units at all prices in-between. Probably every business that sells used firearms will have at least one .30-06 rifle

on the rack, and ads in newspapers are common. Canadian Access to Firearms is a publication that advertises firearms and accessories for sale.

I would recommend a bolt action, as they are the most common, simpler, easily maintained and likely the safest choice due to its method of operation.

The sights that come on the rifle (front and rear) are adequate and should be practised with before installing optics (scope or red

dot). Optics are broken or quit, from time to time, so familiarity with the iron sights will allow you to continue on your hunt.

In closing, a newer cartridge (1956), for the .308 Winchester (WIN, a.k.a 7.62 NATO) is very close in energy to the .30-06 and is as common. A drawback for the .308 WIN. however in the Yukon is that it does not meet the minimum standard for hunting wood bison making the .30-06 the better choice. n

Community Development

column with Larry Leigh

Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and a retired hunter-education coordinator for the Government of Yukon.

PHOTO: Pixabay

Choosing a versatile rifle, from the start, can be a great way to ensure that the hunt is an enjoyable one

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Oct 12 Mt. Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 3:00 PM https://www.mountsima.com/bikepark/

Wed Oct 12 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Oct 12 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.

Wed Oct 12 Sass Class – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM Super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. Register online. https://bit.ly/3wkXVod

Wed Oct 12 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http://spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Wed Oct 12 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Thu Oct 13 Intro to No Bun Ballet – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM A low impact, medium/ high energy, basics class while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online. https://bit.ly/3cbyCOI

Thu Oct 13 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check athleticsyukon.ca often to see where this weeks run is TrackieReg.com/2022ThursTrailRuns

Thu Oct 13 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Thu Oct 13 NO-GI JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.

Thu Oct 13 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri Oct 14 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”

Fri Oct 14 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Oct 14 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Sat Oct 15 Mt. Sima Bike Saturday Mt Sima 12:00 PM The Mt. Sima Bike Park offers chairlift access to blue and green downhill mountain biking trails. Riders under 18 must have a parent signature prior to riding. https://www.mountsima.com/bike-park/

Sat Oct 15 Habit Cycle 10:00 AM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Mon Oct 17 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Oct 17 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM & 7:30 PM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”

Mon Oct 17 KIDS MUAY THAI Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defence along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Oct 17 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 & 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Oct 17 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Oct 17 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Tue Oct 18 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training. All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available.

Tue Oct 18 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old.

Tue Oct 18 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass.

Tue Oct 18 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”.

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person.

Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www. yawc.ca for info.

Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00

AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Wed Oct 12 Beginner with Experience

– Level 1 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30

PM Assumes some familiarity with the components of Sun Salutation A + B, foundational standing poses, use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule.

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Wed Oct 12 Hips Hams + Better Backs –

All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM Therapeutic work for healing, subtle work for strength. All levels welcome, pre-registration required and drop-ins welcome. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule.html

Wed Oct 12 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous

For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Wed Oct 12 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Wed Oct 12 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Thu Oct 13 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFowWQ

Thu Oct 13 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation

Thu Oct 13 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Oct 13 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon. cmha.ca for more info.

Thu Oct 13 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com

Fri Oct 14 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Fri Oct 14 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM

7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with

gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.

Fri Oct 14 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Fri Oct 14 Slow Flow + Resto – All Levels

Alpine Bakery Upstairs 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon. ca/yogayukon/Schedule.html

Fri Oct 14 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol?

Join the AA Whitehorse Group..

Fri Oct 14 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN

Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!

Sat Oct 15 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Oct 15 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info

Sat Oct 15 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule.

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Sat Oct 15 OPEN SPACE - A Movement Workshop with Shauna Devlin 10:00 Grace

Space This weekend workshop will be filled with open space for you to do your dance, your way with support of amazing music, gentle guidance and a held container. https:// bit.ly/3CczcVA

Sat Oct 15 Restorative Yoga – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 10:30 AM Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of backbends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply. To register email wallymaltz@mac. com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Sat Oct 15 Day Hospice 1:00 PM Hospice

Yukon A free monthly day hospice offers gentle activities, social time with peers, relaxation and live music. Call 667-7429 for more info.

Mon Oct 17 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Mon Oct 17 Grief Walking Group 6:00 PM S.S Klondike Get outside and connect with others who are grieving. Moving the legs and breathing a little deeper can help shift our emotions.

Mon Oct 17 Smart Recovery Addictions

Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building

Mon Oct 17 Live And Online Kundalini

Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before

moving on.

Mon Oct 17 Intermediate Yoga – Level 2

Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule.html

Mon Oct 17 Breathe + Stretch with Carrie

Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM A slow paced class to lengthen and stretch the body. The focus will be on the spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to help give you a better range of motion and the ability to move more easily. An hour and a half to slow down and recharge your batteries with Carrie Ekholm. Pre-register carrie.ekholm@gmail. com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Oct 17 Hips, Hams + Core – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:00 PM

Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Designed to dramatically increase core strength, stabilize, strengthen and open hips, safely regain hamstring mobility. All levels welcome. Preregistration required, email wallymaltz@mac. com. http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Oct 17 Absolute Beginners - Intro Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Get an introduction to yoga over 7 weeks with instructors Erica + Carrie. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html

Mon Oct 17 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Oct 18 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Tue Oct 18 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.

Tue Oct 18 Sisters in Spirit Vigil 11:30

AM Millennium Trail Everyone welcome, ceremony, prayers and silent walk. Bring your drum to honor the victims and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. https://bit.ly/3LqMfqm

Tue Oct 18 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Oct 18 intermediate-Level 2 5:30 PM

Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Oct 18 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Oct 18 Breathe & Stretch with Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs PreRegistration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Oct 18 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

PLEISTOCENE TO PRESENT

Thank you

to all our presenters, funders, sponsors, volunteers, attendees, and other supporters for making this event possible!

Atsushi Sugimoto

Cathy Hines

Chantal Rousseau

Christine de Brabandere

City of Whitehorse Facility Booking Team (Maris, Kat, and Patrick)

Corin Noble

Daryl Buckley Dawn Underhill Erik Pinkerton

Georgianna Low Glenda Bolt Gúnta Business Team (Jessie, Stephanie, and Blair)

Janna Swales

Juli Hnetka

Krystalee Johns Leslie Piercy Louis Gerberding Michael Gates

Legacy Builder — Funder Cultural Chroniclers

Monina Wittfoth

Nathalie Claing

Ricky Mawunganidze

Roch Shannon Fraser

Ted Ackerman

Tova Krentzman

Tracy Erman

Sally Robinson

Sylvie Binette

Yukon Archives

Heritage Enthusiasts

Friends of YHMA

Bean North Bullethole Bagels

Free Pour Jenny’s Tum Tum’s Black Gilt Meats

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

Basket Bonanza Cultured FIne Cheese

Danajo Zho Cultural Centre

Free Pour Jenny’s Tum Tum’s Black Gilt Meats

HISTORY Return to Eagle

This past July, Lowell Bleiler and Frank Taylor – along with Frank’s son Troy - toured Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine, enjoying in Bleiler’s words, “a trip down memory lane” encompassing their family’s near-century-long relationship with gold mining at Dublin Gulch.

“I was blown away at the size of the operation,” continues Lowell. “Andrew Ballance, our tour guide, provided a thorough review of all the mine processes. He is to be commended for his knowledge of the site. Hopefully we enriched his knowledge of the history of the area in which he works. As the mine’s advocate for many years, you (John McConnell, Victoria Gold President & CEO) should be personally commended.”

Bleiler’s uncle Theodore “Ted” was a schoolteacher from Alberta who began teaching at Keno City’s school in 1929; taking the summers to prospect claims overlooking Dublin Gulch. In 1932, he gave up teaching and turned to mining and eventually ended up as sole owner of the Dublin Gulch claims.

Meanwhile Fred Taylor – Frank’s father and Troy’s grandfather – heard about jobs mining silver at Elsa and Keno City so in the Spring of 1936 headed north and in 1937, hiked to Haggert Creek, where Ted o ered him work. Ted subsequently turned the Dublin Gulch property over to Fred, who continued to mine it for more than 30 years. As Fred’s sons (Frank and Jim) grew up, they joined him in his mining work and Troy continues the family tradition today in the Mayo Mining District.

For more than a hundred years, Dublin Gulch has seen continuous activity. First worked by hand and followed by increasingly large-scale and sophisticated technologies, and the area continues to be a steady producer.

The Eagle Gold Mine

within Victoria Gold’s

per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property

north,

Lowell Bleiler and Frank Taylor, pictured here at the Eagle Gold Mine Heap Leach Facility, during their visit to Dublin Gulch on July 12, 2022.

Frank and Jim Taylor and Lowell Bleiler practicing their skills as placer miners at Dublin Gulch in 1954.

To learn more about the Bleiler and Taylor family histories at Dublin Gulch and Victoria Gold’s journey to develop and operate the Eagle Gold Mine, you can find Yukon author and historian Michael Gate’s book Dublin Gulch: A History of the Eagle Gold Mine at Yukon bookstores or on amazon.ca