What's Up Yukon October 4, 2023

THE GUILD HALL

When the Guild Hall pivots from one show to the next, there’s often quite a bit of overlap. As artistic director Brian Fidler told What’s Up Yukon, auditions for the next theatre show will be held when its current one is still running, meaning that the team behind the productions needs to be well-organized and to work efficiently.

“We are lucky that we have several spaces to work with at the Guild, so we can be performing one show on the stage and rehearsing the next show in the OR (the Other Room, as it is

known),” explained Fidler. “It can be tricky moving two productions forward at the same time, but it’s also a wonderful challenge and we have an excellent board who supports our activities, pitches in behind the scenes and generally keeps things moving on the organizational front. It’s really a group effort to keep the whole machine rolling.”

With three shows running between this fall and next spring, Fidler and his team are hard at work making sure that everything that needs doing gets done on time.

The season’s first show is CoyWolf by Métis playwright Colin Wolf. The show is a co-production between the Guild Hall and Wolf’s own company, Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre Collective, and its run at the Guild will be its world premiere.

“At its heart, this is a play about family and follows the journey of a young CoyWolf (part coyote, part wolf) named Isidor,” said Fidler. “Colin and his partner Sydney, who is directing the show, describe the play as a cyber-folk

tale, in reference to the fantastical design elements that draw on cyber punk and the aesthetics of steampunk while, at the same time, the story functions as a fable or folktale with all of the characters being wolves, coyotes or coywolves. It’s a beautiful, passionate play that had us all in tears at the first readthrough.”

Next up is Mustard by Kat Sandler. The show centers around an imaginary friend named Mustard, who won’t go away. Mustard is present well into their person’s teen years, even becoming visible to the teen’s mom, with whom they go on a date.

“Things escalate when two goons from the Imaginary Friend Ministry come calling,” teased Fidler. “I laughed out loud a lot when I read it on the page, and I’m super excited to see it on the stage.”

The final show of the Guild’s upcoming season is the Canadian cult-classic musical Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The show will be directed by Allyn Walton, with

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The cast of El Crocodor, which Walton directed in 2019 with Scott Maynard as musical director

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The Guild Hall cont’d from page 2

musical direction by Scott Maynard.

“This musical is truly a wild ride,” said Fidler. “The story revolves around a group of Saskatchewan teenagers who die in a freak roller-coaster accident but are given the opportunity to come back to life if they can make the case to be saved by the carnival’s mechanized fortune teller. As we have seen over the last several years, there is an amazing generation of young performers in the territory, and we’re excited to work with these talented folks on this show!”

There have been changes to how Canadian theatre, in general, is done since the pandemic, according to Fidler, but some of these changes are positive.

“We have shifted our focus away from the idea that ‘the show must go on,’ and moved it to ‘How do we take care of our performers, volunteers and audience, and still deliver stellar shows?’” Fidler said. “In many ways, the pandemic has strengthened our sense of community, and we have truly

seen how loyal audiences and sponsors are to this little community theatre.”

Founded over 40 years ago, the Guild began, as a community theatre, to showcase local performers, designers and directors. The Yukon has changed a lot since the Guild opened, and the community that it serves has as well, according to Fidler.

“There are so many more

‘communities’ and diversity in the Yukon, and so we are always thinking about how to redefine ourselves and to reach out to all the communities in the territory.”

“We have initiatives such as Make it at the Guild, wherein we open our doors to non-profit organizations, newcomers and individual artists, to use the space at affordable rates. We work on a sliding scale with our rentals

and invite artists and not-forprofit organizations to contact us to see how we can work together. I think it’s important that the Guild keeps the doors open to the community and makes the space available to anyone who wants to bring their creative energy to the Guild.”

Another major change is that the Guild’s general manager, Brandon Wicke, is moving on from the theatre company this fall.

“We’re sad to see him go and are on the hunt for a new general manager to come and join our team,” said Fidler. “We’re looking for someone with strong community spirit, financial chops, some technical know-how in the theatre, and some great people skills.”

The Guild is inviting applications from all communities, and the team is happy to answer questions about the position. Interested candidates can send an email to guildhall@northwestel.net.

To learn more about the Guild’s upcoming season, visit guildhall.ca. ■

Allyn Walton directing El Crocodor

A cast reading for CoyWolf

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Jolene Queen Sloan during the inaugural year of Drag Storytime at the Guild. Jolene Queen Sloan— with Mary Sloan as producer—helped establish the tradition of drag storytime at the Guild. The Guild will be doing drag storytime again this year

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Waters has a new solo exhibit running throughout October at the Yukon Artists at Work Gallery

Edges is a new solo exhibit by watercolour artist Lauren Waters, which will run throughout October at the Yukon Artists at Work Gallery. The exhibit explores the meaning and purpose of edges, in all their various forms.

“The inspiration comes from one of the main techniques I use to create loose, atmospheric watercolour paintings,” Waters told What’s Up Yukon. “I paint predominately with soft and lost edges to give an elusive atmos-

To Waters, the name Edges also refers to the idea of “finding your edge.” In her art and in her life, Waters said she challenges herself to go beyond her comfort zone and push her own edges.

“I am always learning new techniques, new styles, and seeking new inspiration in nature,” she explained. “I also feel very strongly that our world is on the edge. Painting northern landscapes, coastal and boreal forest, wildflowers, and doing animal portraits, is my way of showing how important these are to the world.”

Waters said the most challenging part of preparing for this show was pushing herself to learn to paint new subjects, including animals like bears, porcupines, squirrels and fish, and also creating larger-sized paintings. Conversely, the most enjoyable thing for Waters has been simply spending most of her time painting.

To prepare for this show, I spent time in some of my favourite places in the Yukon. Here, on the Dempster Highway, I was sketching en plein air with my dog Karma

“Before creating in my studio, I immerse myself in nature and do sketches that will serve as reference material,” said Waters. “I spent time in some of my favourite places, such as Snafu Lake and the Dempster Highway, and also paddling on Marsh Lake, where I live. Many of my paintings are inspired by these places.”

Waters is a former forester, and her knowledge and passion for nature plays a key role in her creativity.

“Like so many people in the Yukon, I love being in nature, she said. “The favourite part of my job as a forester was to be outdoors.

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PHOTOS: Lauren Waters

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I spent a lot of time completing ecological classification using observations of the trees, plants, geology, soils and climatic influences, to analyze and understand natural systems.

“In forestry, I was very aware of the edge effect, which is the boundary between two or more different habitats. This zone has abundant ecological diversity and is very important. But it is also very fragile and easily disturbed. So much of our Earth is at or beyond the edge, being adversely impacted by climate change, the destruction of our environment and the loss of biodiversity.

“Now, as an artist, I observe nature in a different way. I am looking at the light, the colours, and seeking a focal point. The interplay between edges has become a source of inspiration, like the edge between the forest and the lake, between the mountain and the sky, et cetera.”

The Yukon is a great place for any visual artist, with an eye for landscapes and wildlife, to find inspiration. Waters said the open spaces, the scenery and the light in the North provide her with endless possibilities to create.

“I love being able to go for a beautiful hike, do quick, spontaneous watercolour sketches to capture the essence, take photos and then use that as inspiration later back in my studio,” she said. “I also have had the fortune to meet Steve Wilson, an amazing wildlife Yukon photographer who shares his photos with me. They have inspired most of my animal paintings.”

Waters goes on to say that the arts community in the Yukon is very open and supportive.

“There are so many opportunities here to interact with and learn from amazing artists,” she said. “Last year, I had a show at Bullet Hole Bagels, and the year before I had a joint show at the Community Gallery at the Arts Centre. Joining Yukon Artists at Work (YAAW), this past year, has been a great opportunity to meet with other artists and show my work. It is a non-profit, artistrun gallery that has developed a strong and unified visual arts community over 20 years. YAAW is the place for artists of many disciplines to exhibit their new works and projects.”

Edges runs from October 3 through 28, with an opening reception on October 5 from 4–7 p.m. All proceeds from Waters’

Top Left On the Run (Bear)— Run-in with a bear in the woods Right

Lost and Found Edges (Porcupine)—a loose interpretation using lost and found edges of a porcupine on a limb (inspired by a Steve Wilson photograph)

Far Right In the Forest—Deep in the forest, looking towards the light

show will be donated to the local organizations CPAWS Yukon (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society); Kaushee’s Place, a transition home for women and gender-diverse people, and Yukon Artists at Work Gallery.

“I feel it is important to give back to the community,” said

Waters. “Nature is on the edge, so it is natural for me to support the main environmental organization of the Yukon, CPAWS Yukon. They do important work to protect the environment and raise awareness. I chose Kaushee’s Place because I feel it’s important to support a transition home that offers ref-

uge for women, and for genderdiverse people, who are experiencing violence.

“Finally, as a new member of Yukon Artists at Work , I want to give back to the gallery that has been supportive of the local art scene for the last 20 years and is currently struggling. Artists usual-

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Soft Edges (Snafu Lake)—Inspired by a canoe trip towards the end of Snafu Lake. For the mountains and trees, I used hematite paints, which is a heavy silvery-black mineral. When combined with pigments and water, it creates bold granulations

PHOTOS: Lauren Waters

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Clark School

Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School

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.

Thu Oct 12 Trapper Training Workshops

- Mayo 6:00 PM Nacho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation Want to get your trapping license? Complete the mandatory 4 1/2-day trapper training first. Trapper Training Workshops in Mayo

Mount Lorne

Thursdays Little Green Thumbs 10:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre A preschool drop in program for kids and families who want to spend time in the garden.

Thursdays Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre

Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Community Garden Drop-In Mount Lorne Community Centre Come lend a hand and be part of our community garden. All Members welcome –no experience necessary.

Mondays Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre

Mondays Drop-In Yoga 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre By donation all levels welcome

Tuesdays Boot Camp 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Tuesdays Garden Drop In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Fri Oct 6 & 13 Youth Yoga 6:00 PM Mt Lorne Community Centre 60 Drop-in yoga geared towards ages 8-13 taught by Ashley Gingras. All yoga materials provided.

Sun Oct 8 Plant Encounter: Willow 1:00 PM Wheaton River Gardens For Willow lovers who yearn to know the plant better, to deepen their connection to it, or simply listen to the call to work with the medicine it brings. Register online http://cuts2.com/sLhdp

Tue Oct 10 Youth Gear Loan Registration Deadline Mt Lorne Community Centre If your child is needing to use ski gear email lmcarecreation@gmail.com with your child’s name, age, weight, height and shoe size.

Tue Oct 17 Mt. Lorne Volunteer Fire Dept. Open House/AGM 7:00 PM Mt Lorne Firehall New directors and recruits needed. Info 668-2849.

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.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih

Tsal

Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays 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

Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM Live music every Monday

TAGISH

Wednesdays 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

Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library

2:00 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.

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM

Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays 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

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre .

Saturdays 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

Tue Oct 10 & 17 Tagish Ambulance Meeting 5:30 PM Tagish Fire Hall

Tue Oct 10 & 17 Carcross Tagish

Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Tue Oct 10 & 17 Tagish Fire Department Meeting 12:30 PM Tagish Community Centre

TESLIN

Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Thursdays Girls Volleyball 3:15 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Mondays Flag Football 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Mondays AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic Church Rectory

Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Outdoor 3D Archery 7:00 PM Sambow Archery Course – Meet at the ball diamond

Tuesdays Baseball 3:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Ball diamonds

WATSON LAKE

Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM

Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School

All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register

Saturdays Disc Golf 6:00 PM Raven Pines Rent discs at the Rec Centre or bring your fave. All welcome from expert level to beginner.

Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 5362932

Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Tuesdays Smart Recovery Meetings

3:00 PM Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey.mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187

Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

Until Sep 30 Tuesday-Friday Family Swim 7:30 PM Watson Lake Dennis Ball Memorial Pool

Until Sep 30 Tuesday – Friday Public Swim 3:30 PM Watson Lake Dennis Ball Memorial Pool

Until Sep 30 Tuesday & Thursday Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake Dennis Ball Memorial Pool

Until Sep 30 Saturdays Family Swim 1:00 PM Watson Lake Dennis Ball Memorial Pool 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 Jan 18 Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women

HOCKEY FEVER!

“You look a little pale,”

I tell Heinz, our sports writer, after I greet him.

“But I am feeling better, for sure,” he yells. He was sick for a few weeks and I was happy to meet him at the stadium, even though it’s so loud that we have to yell at each other. In 20 minutes, I will see my first ice hockey game in a stadium. I am excited. The fans of our local hockey team, the Wild Wings, are singing chorus after chorus on the right side of the stadium. On the left side I can see policemen lined up next to a group of fans from the other team, Adler Mannheim. Two rivals are playing against each other tonight and the place is full—5,000 people and hundreds of policemen. One could say they are like the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers—enemies. The fans of each team can get a bit … rough. That’s why the police are watching the whole stadium.

Schwenningen is a small town in the Black Forest region, with a population of 36,000. What makes this town special is its local ice hockey team, Wild Wings. They are playing in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), the German Ice Hockey League. Tonight is the first game of the season and I am sitting in the Edmonton Oilers press box with Heinz, our ice hockey expert for the newspaper I am working at. I am here to learn from him. A few weeks ago, he was sick, my co-worker was on vacation and I was the only editor left at the newspaper. I am working—writing about ice hockey. It was just a pre-game but, still, I had to report about it. The pregame was taking place in Switzerland, so I wrote the report while watching it online. It went okay. I followed the comments of the sports reporter but realized I had no clue about hockey. That’s what I am trying to tell Heinz over the noise of 5,000 fans. He looks at me and says, “But you have lived in Canada, right?”

I nod. Shame on me.

Anyway, tonight I will learn from Heinz, who is writing his articles live at the stadium. The game starts at 7:30 in the evening and the report has to be at the newspaper by 11 o’clock, to be printed in the next day’s issue. We are Schwenningen’s local newspaper, and ice hockey is important … don’t make any mistake.

Heinz has his laptop set up in front of him. Our row is full of reporters. I prepare my pen and paper. The moderator lets us know

that the game is about to start. He calls the players out, one after another, by name. The Wild Wings fans are cheering them on

already. I am familiar with some of the names: the Spink brothers, for example, are twins from Ontario. Tyson and Tylor Spink have

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been playing for the team since 2020. They are pretty good, and fast. The coach is from Ontario, as well—Steve Walker. I can spot him in the Coaching Zone.

Usually I am on the other side, sitting at my desk in the newspaper office and waiting for the hockey report. But now I am here and it’s already time for bully. The game has started and Heinz and I are following along. He explains the rules about the two blue lines on the ice, while typing notes on his computer. Suddenly he is yelling. I realize he is not yelling at me but at a player on the ice. Heinz is not only a reporter, he is a fan. He doesn’t even try to hide it or to be neutral. After the first period, everybody in the press box agrees that the Wild Wings are too slow. The Wild Wings didn’t have much of a chance against the other team.

That is changing in the second period. The Wild Wings are picking up speed and I am captivated. Heinz comments that they play unusually fair (no fights, so far, on the ice). After the second and third periods, the score is 1:1.

Now I am hooked.

The team is getting better, the fans are singing and the Wild Wings are fighting like no other team. The clock is ticking and, still, the score is even. Ten minutes to go. The team is fighting to get hold of the puck. Overtime. Penalty for Mannheim! Finally, Wild Wings player Max Görtz scores a goal and it’s 2:1 for Schwenningen.

They won! We won!

The stadium is bursting with joy. I glance at the clock and it’s 10 o’clock, already, and we still have to go to the press conference to get quotes from both coaches. We make our way through the stadium and rush to the conference. Photographers and reporters are waiting for the coaches and the manager.

The clock is ticking and I am nervous because we do not have much time left before our deadline. On my way back to the press box, I realized how quiet it is. The fans have left and the stadium is almost empty … just a few ice machines cleaning the rink. I dictate quotes to Heinz, so he can finish his article, and with five minutes left before the deadline, the article is emailed to the newspaper.

We won! ■

The house in the What’s Up Yukon logo was our very first o ce and is a famous structure in Whitehorse. It’s actually a photocopy from a sketch on a napkin of the Log Skyscraper. Follow

 Elke Reinauer’s first ice hockey experience

PHOTOS: Elke Reinauer

HOW TO COOK A LARGE ZUCCHINI

Let me count the ways

Who among us has not received a large zucchini from a neighbouring gardener, at the end of the summer? I was gifted a two-pound, 11.8-ounce monster in early September. It sat on the middle shelf of the fridge for three weeks before I could get to it during the busy harvest season. The problem with a very large zucchini is that it has grown tougher with age and cooks up best if grated into breads or muffins, or is chopped into a relish. When at last I could turn my attention to cooking my monster, I was tired of chopping, pickling and canning and wanted nothing to do with more relish. So, I turned to the easiest solutions: muffins and fritters. Both can be frozen to be enjoyed later, say in November, when we’re already missing fresh produce from our gardens and look back with longing on the abundance of summer.

and milk or yogurt.

4. Stir in grated zucchini. Add the zucchini mixture to the flour mixture and combine in a few swift strokes. Stir in blueberries and walnuts.

5. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling them to the top.

6. Place tin in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 30 minutes, until muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

7. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing muffins from tin. Serve warm or at room temperature, with butter, cream cheese, jam— whatever inspires. Store in the bread box for two days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Makes 12 large muffins.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Ingredients:

• 4 cups grated zucchini (about 12–13 oz.)

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 small onion, minced

• A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (dill would work well, too, but don’t sweat it if you can’t find fresh herbs)

• 1 Tbsp dried mint

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 Tbsp cornmeal

• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

Instructions:

ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

There are so many recipes for zucchini muffins—pick a card, any card! This one is an amalgam of several. I added wild blueberries and walnuts, but you could throw in low-bush cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds or almonds. Zucchini muffins are a blank canvas, ready for anything. *This recipe used 6 oz. of my green monster.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 cup all-purpose, 3/4 cup whole wheat

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup melted butter, or

vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 Tbsp milk or yogurt

• 2 cups grated zucchini

• 1 cup wild blueberries

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with paper muffin cups.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices together in a large bowl.

3. Pour the melted butter or oil into a medium-sized bowl. Whisk in brown and white sugar, followed by the eggs, vanilla

It’s funny how we all gravitate towards the same recipes when there is an abundance of zucchini. As with zucchini muffins, zucchini fritter recipes abound in the ether and in cookbooks; you will find zucchini fritters with a Greek twist, a Sunday-morning waffle angle, or a keep-it-simple fiveingredient approach. This recipe, again, is a mix-and-match effort— a bit of feta, a touch of cornmeal for crunch, fresh or dried Mediterranean herbs (in case you’ve got some hanging around). Tip: the trick with fritters is to add enough binding, such as flour, breadcrumbs or cornmeal, to hold them together without making them stodgy. It’s a moving target.

*This recipe used an additional 13 oz. of my monster, leaving me with 24 oz. or 1.5 pounds, which I will turn into Zucchini Parmigiana. To be continued.

1. Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, into a colander set over a plate. Toss with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Pile zucchini onto a damp tea cloth or a piece of cheesecloth, gather the

corners together and twist, squeezing out as much juice as possible. Place zucchini in a medium-sized bowl.

2. Add onion, chopped fresh herbs, if using, and dried mint, and mix with a fork. Add egg and stir to combine, lifting with the fork to distribute evenly.

3. Sprinkle flour and cornmeal overtop and mix thoroughly, breaking up any clumps with the fork.

4. Stir in crumbled feta cheese, tossing to mix evenly.

5. Set a frying pan on the burner over medium heat, add oil, and heat until it shimmers. Form small patties of zucchini mix and fry in batches, cooking for 4 minutes on the first side, 3 to 4 on the flip side. Add oil to the pan as necessary.

6. Drain fritters on a baking sheet lined with paper towel and keep warm in the oven until all the fritters are cooked.

7. Serve with sour cream or yogurt, or a simple salsa verde made with the last of the summer herbs.

Makes about 20 fritters. ■

PHOTOS: Miche Genest

column with Miche Genest

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

2.

Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Fritters

HUNTING CASSEROLE

Sometimes a hunting trip goes well, and sometimes it doesn’t. This recipe works for this time of year because whether or not you end up successful, you’ll have a lovely supper. If you’re going out for the day, take this recipe through step 1 and then cool it. You can add anything you end up with from your hunt (or not) and continue the recipe when you get home. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

❑ 4 Tbsp butter

❑ ½ cup chopped onion

❑ 3 cups sliced mushrooms

❑ 4 Tbsp flour

❑ 5 cups stock (homemade, packaged or a dissolved cube all work)

❑ 1/2 cup cream

❑ Salt and pepper, to taste

❑ 3 cups cooked pasta

❑ 1–2 cups shredded, cooked meat (grouse, rabbit, chicken— meat is optional!)

❑ 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

❑ 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown, about 8 minutes. When everything has browned, sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until evenly incorporated. Add stock and bring to a simmer while stirring (the mixture should thicken). If there are any clumps, use a spoon to smooth them out. Remove from heat and add cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Stir in cooked pasta, meat and peas (if using) and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese, then place under a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly. ■

With meat and peas!

column with Sydney Keddy

Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as in other publications.

Hunting Casserole

Shredded grouse

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(Formerly Tony’s Pizzeria - We’re Back!)

Sauce ready for meat and peas

Cooked mushrooms and onions

GRATITUDE FOR THIS YUKON LIFE

we’re blessed with. Drink directly from an ice-cold mountain stream, on a hot summer day, and you’ll begin to understand what a gift this is. Whether you like fishing, kayaking, swimming or sailing, it’s all possible here. Water is life. May we always remember to take care of it.

THE LAND

If you’ve ever kept a gratitude journal, you probably quickly realized how much there actually is to be grateful for. Once you start paying attention, the things to be thankful for become endless. Studies have shown that gratitude can improve sleep, reduce depression and anxiety, and even support heart health. Life in the North isn’t the easiest life, and probably most of us, at one time or another, have thought about moving away … but if we really look around us, I think we’re pretty darn lucky to call this life and this place our home. Here are five things about life in the Yukon that I’m feeling thankful for this season:

THE SILENCE

In a world where noise pollution is becoming evermore widespread, silence is becoming a luxury. Nothing beats stepping outside on a cool autumn morning and hearing only the wind in the last golden aspen leaves, the gentle waves hitting the shore of the lake, and the last few geese flying south overhead. There aren’t many places left in the world like this. Our planet has become filled with overstimulation: the noise, the screens and the unceasing influx of information. Constant noise leads to constantly elevated stress levels. It’s not a coincidence that silent retreats and noise-cancelling headphones have grown in popularity, that various trains around the world now have “quiet cars” and that there’s even a barbershop in San Francisco that offers “silent mode” haircuts. Several years ago, the Finnish Tourist Board came up with a marketing campaign that drew attention to what they

called one of their best natural resources: silence. I think the Yukon stillness could give the Finns a run for their money. Whether you enjoy it on a mountaintop, in your sauna or under a starry night sky, take a deep breath and consider how many people on Earth very seldom get a moment of silence.

THE WILDLIFE

If you’ve lived in the Yukon for a while, close encounters with wildlife have probably become rather commonplace. We’ve all had our run-ins with bears and may even have lost a shoe or two to a mischievous neighbourhood fox. Despite the fears or annoyance that these encounters with wild animals can trigger in some people, I consider it a privilege to be able to share this land with these creatures, big and small. What a gift to be able to witness a moose cow and her calf wandering through the yard or to watch a tiny chipmunk nibbling on a ripe red raspberry. We get to see eagles catching fish in the lakes, and otters playing on the banks of rivers.

As with any sort of cohabita-

tion, for it to be harmonious there needs to be a certain amount of respect from both sides. We are not gods here; we are only a tiny part of our complex ecosystem. Some places on Earth have become almost devoid of wild animals, while here in the Yukon we get to hear the slap of a beaver’s tail, while paddling out on the water, or we may need to slow our car down as a porcupine waddles across the road. We are fortunate enough to live with animals that others only dream of someday seeing.

THE WATER

Crazy changes are taking place around the globe, and for many people, clean water is becoming even more scarce than a moment of silence. Only a small percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater, and of that, an even smaller part is accessible and drinkable. Seeing the Yukon from the air, you quickly become aware of the abundance of the freshwater

We may not live in the freshfruit capital of the world (and a trip to the supermarket can quickly become very expensive), but we have so much nourishment around us to be thankful for. Whether it’s a fresh-caught lake trout, a cup of fireweed tea, some grilled grouse, potatoes from your garden, a comforting bowl of moose stew or some homemade cranberry sauce, this place we call home feeds and sustains us. And not only does it tend to our physical needs, it also does wonders for our hearts and souls. Where else can you find so many wild places to draw inspiration and healing from? This land holds and nourishes us and we get to be surrounded by its natural beauty, all year long.

THE PEOPLE

Living even in the most gorgeous place might feel empty if you didn’t have anyone to share it with. Whether it’s a friendly chat with the woman ringing up your groceries at Wykes Independent Grocer, or a helping hand from good neighbours, the Yukon still manages to instill a sense of small-town warmth and community on most days. In general, people here still treat each other like humans. If you’re pulled off to the side of a deserted gravel road somewhere, it’s not uncommon for a dusty pickup to stop and check if you need help; and people still share the rewards of a bountiful gardening season or a successful hunt, with each other.

No place is perfect, but a little bit of gratitude can go a long way to make us remember how lucky we are, despite the imperfections. What are you feeling thankful for? ■

Sometimes we take the most precious things in our lives for granted: our health, our families, the air we breathe

Jessica Surber is a writer who loves being in the mountains and working with plants. She divides her time between Peru and the Yukon.

PHOTOS: Jessica Surber

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ACTIVE AND WELLNESS EVENTS

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Mondays Judo For Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM

Mondays Rest & RestoreMeditative Yin 8:30 PM Avalanche Athletics Suitable for all levels, offering variations and props to support individual needs. Bringing a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended.

Mondays & Thursdays Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes.

Mondays & Fridays Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mondays & Thursdays Zumba with Bonita 5:45 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Mondays Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 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.

Mondays & Wednesdays Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre

6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate.http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Mondays Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays Brazillian

Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM

Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunchtime

Fitness Classes 12:12 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available.

Tuesdays Brazillian Jiu Jitsu

- drilling Eight Days Martial Arts

12:05 AM

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

Kids Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM & 6:00 PM

Tuesdays Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 7:00 PM Kobudo (Weapons) Karat.http://spiritbearkaratekobudo. ca

Tuesdays Salsa and Bachata

– Beginner and Intermediate

Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and person-centered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info

Tuesdays No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM

Wednesdays Zumba with Bonita 10:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Register online.

Wednesdays Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM Eight Days

Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wednesdays Ladies Kickboxing

12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wednesdays Line DancingBeginner 1:00 PM Experienced 2:00 PM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes. For further information call or text 867-333-4566.

Wednesdays Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM

Thursdays No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM

Thursdays Lunchtime Fitness Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit. ly/3oiTBVz

Thursdays until Dec 7 Noon Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Relax, energize and leave with more mental and physical space and capacity! Register online. http:// cuts2.com/gmGhI

Thursdays No-Gi Jiu Jitsudrilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Fridays Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yogaclasses

Fridays No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - teen classes Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM

Fridays Lunchtime Mat Class –Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https://bit.ly/3jPb9pX

Fridays Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Saturdays Flow & Fly – Vinyasa

Yoga 8:30 AM Avalanche Athletics

A dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered. All levels, Bring yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended. http://amitieyoga.ca

Saturdays No-Gi Jiu Jitsudrilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Saturdays Open Mat Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Sundays Circus Sundays 10:00 AM Avalanche Athletics We will have equipment for people to try out, including stilts, juggling stuff, aerial silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze, spinny things, balance things…

Mon Oct 2 K.S.A Board Meeting Sport Yukon klonsnow@gmail.com

Wed Oct 4 Scottish Country Dancing Holy Family Elementary School Email scdwhitehorse@gmail. com for more info.

Fri Oct 6 K.S.A AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon klonsnow@gmail.com

Thu Oct 12 Climb Yukon Youth Competitive Team Tryouts 12:00 PM Tryouts open to ages 13-18, and practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email to register climbyukoncoach@gmail.com

Sat Oct 14 Dance Movement Therapy: Workshops for Adults 4:00 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Meaningful Movement aims to explore the mind/ body connection to inspire creative expression for all. http://cuts2.com/ AIeDh

Sat Oct 14 Whitehorse Party in Pink - Zumbathon 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon Bust out those pink feather boas, tutus and everything pink! Lets Zumba for a great cause! All levels welcome!

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WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counselor 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.

Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Monday to Friday AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305

Wood St. Captain Martin House

Mondays Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.

Mondays New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

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

Tuesdays Yoga with Barbara until Oct 24 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Use side door All Levels Yoga. Email bfraingower@gmail. com

Tuesdays AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church

Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Tuesdays Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00 PM Christ Church

Cathedral Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778907-2701 for more info.

Tuesdays TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Wednesdays1 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100 Lambert St. Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Wednesdays 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

Wednesdays Arka Brotherhood: Men’s Circle 6:30PM A weekly, confidential, structured space where we support ourselves and each other to move beyond selfsabotaging behaviors and selflimiting beliefs, find our edge and grow beyond our comfort zones, and connect to our best selves. More info: mjvernon@gmail.com 335-2496

Wednesdays Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon

Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Wednesdays No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

Wednesdays Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory

Thursdays Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or on zoom, Zoom ID 251363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.

Fridays Yukon Unity Group (O)

1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 482-5189588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more info.

Fridays Community Kitchen 4:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

Fridays Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Yukon Employees Union

Fridays Whitehorse Group (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Saturdays Detox Meeting (O, A)

1:00 PM 609 Steele St.1:00 PM

Saturdays Yukon Unity Group (O)

1:00 PM Online Zoom ID 482-5189588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more info.

Saturdays Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sundays Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609 Steele St.

Sundays Yukon Unity Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom – Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 For more info call 778-907-2971

Sundays Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon

Sundays Hospital Meeting (O, A)

7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

Wed Oct 4 & 11 Scent & Memory

Writing Free Workshop 12:00 PM Hospice Yukon Why do scents trigger memory in deep and profound ways? How can we use our sense of smell to process grief? Join Clea Roberts and Hospice Yukon staff to explore these questions in a two-part writing workshop. For more info email carlie@hospiceyukon.net

Thu Oct 5 Self-Heal Your Past Medical Trauma 5:00 PM Grace Space 4 sessions that will help you gain back some ground under your feet so that you can think back differently, find solutions and strategies to better cope. http:// cuts2.com/BYROi

Mon Oct 11 Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society – The Cache

Mon Oct 16 Caregivers Get Together 1:00 PM Hospice Yukon An hour to enjoy free snacks and tea, feel nurtured, and connect with other caregivers. Learn a short selfcare healing touch method you can do daily. To RSVP email carlie@ hospiceyukon.net

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.

MOVING WITH A PRESCHOOLER (AGAIN)

Moving to a new home can be an exciting time

The promise of a fresh start (empty rooms to make your own, and perhaps a little more living space) is extremely appealing. After all, change is good, they say.

Change means growth—it is the first step to moving forward and, if you’re lucky, towards something better than what you had before. Change signifies a time for adjustment as you adapt to the unfamiliar. It can be challenging, for sure—scary, even—but it also provides the perfect opportunity for us to spread our wings, learn, and turn the page on a new chapter in our lives.

However, the process of moving also brings with it a certain amount of chaos, uncertainty, the need for penny-pinching and massive stockpiles of boxes. Throw

a preschooler into the mix and things get a little more complicated.

Over the last year, my family has had to go through this process twice. As renters in a territory going through a housing shortage, hearing that your landlord is selling can cause an incredible amount of stress. Suddenly it becomes a race to find a decent place to live that meets your budget amidst the hundreds of others who are doing the exact same thing. You see a place you like and you need to go for it right away. Both times I found myself, in the wee hours of the morning, checking Facebook groups for rental postings that would work for my family. I knew I had to respond quickly, as the owner of the property was undoubtedly being swamped with messages from other potential renters.

Luckily, this most-recent housing search resulted in finding a place that truly feels like a longterm home. It’s cozy, clean, safe

and my son just loves it. In fact, on our first walk-through, he was giddy as he explored all the rooms and enthusiastically pulled me towards the room he had picked as his own.

As a parent, it really did warm my heart to know that he loved the new place so much. That the thought of living there made him this excited. That he wasn’t go-

ing to be devastated to leave the place he had called home for a little under a year. I didn’t want him to feel uprooted, so to see him embracing this new space allowed me a huge sigh of relief.

And so, with a place we were all happy with secured, we got to move on to the next part. The “oh-so-fun” part: packing.

Ugh!

To be fair, it turned out not to be so bad this time around. Having never really felt secure in the rental we were leaving, we had never fully finished unpacking

from the move before. We still had a lot of our collectables, personal items and rarely used possessions boxed up, which made the process go a little faster. Although, the fact that our three-year-old counted as one of our packers, this time around, ended up making up for that in the long run.

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Exploring the truck

PHOTOS: Elsie Jordan

Elsie Jordan made the Yukon her home in 2014. She has a passion for storytelling, with a focus on family (mis)adventures featuring a unique Yukon feel to them.

Freelance with Elsie Jordan

COMMUNITY EVENTS WHITEHORSE EVENTS

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ART SHOWS

Until Nov 18 Yukon Prize 2023

Exhibit YAC Yukon Arts Centre showcases six Yukon artists selected for the prize. Mediums range from Indigenous beadwork and fashion to soundscapes, drawing, painting, graphic novels and photography.

Until Dec 5 Matri Archs –Contemporary and Traditional Perspectives Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Held in the Nude Nju Ku Gallery Space.

Until Dec 31 Francophone Community Over Time La communauté francophone au fil du temps. AFY Building A journey through the evolution of the Francophone community’s involvement in Yukon society.

Until Spring 2024 Out in the Open – En Plein Art The Jim Smith Building An exhibition celebrating the 2023 acquisitions of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesdays Whitewater

Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM

The Local Bar An 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.

Wednesdays Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Wednesdays Live DJsThursday Throwdown 9:00 PM

The Local Bar.

Saturdays Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mondays 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. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Wed Oct 4 Bluegrass Jam 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 A fun jam of bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Medium tempos, lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not at all required. Email ian.boyce@northwestel.net for more info

Thu Oct 5 Jazz in the Hall features Claire Ness Septet 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Jazz in the Hall with Claire Ness Septet. ‘learn, listen and jam’ Open jazz jam for vocal and instrumental players http://jazzyukon.ca

Sat Oct 7 Folk Coffee House -

Featuring: Bria Rose and the Open Stage 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church An all ages event featuring local emerging and established musicians. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats! http://cuts2.com/BdMOE

Fri Oct 6 Junk! with Special Guests 9:00 PM The Local Bar Straight off having the #1 Rap Album on Canadian iTunes, Junk is headlining with special guests

Q the Comandante, Mobb Diggity and DJ Sweet Jones. Cover charge at the door.

Wed Oct 11 Moontricks 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Tickets online. http://cuts2. com/PSrrb

Fri Oct 13 20 Years of CJUC 7:00

PM Lefty’s Well Broadcasting live on air with a special episode of @ sweetjonesdj. Good Wholesome Fun - birthday cake and door prizes including goodies from Molotov and bricks

Sun Oct 15 Jazz on the Wing with Vocalist Caity Gyorgy 7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Caity Gyorgy. 2022 JUNO Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, she’s already followed up with a new album… and another JUNO win in 2023. jazzyukon.ca

GENERAL EVENTS

Mondays Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.

Mondays Play Whist 1:30 PM Golden Age Society Classic English trick-taking card game which was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the rules are simple, there is scope for strategic play

Mondays Ladies Bible Study Join us on Monday’s from 6-8:30pm for our Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served at 6pm followed by the study at 6:30pm. For more info check out www.mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview. church. .

Mondays 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

Tuesdays Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15 PM Yukon Learn

A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.

Tuesdays 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

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

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

WednesdaysTexas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wednesdays Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 333-6081 for more info.

Wednesdays Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Thursdays Mountainview Church Community Group

If you’re 16 years or older come on by Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship. If you have any questions email aaron@ mountainview.church We hope to see you there!

Thursdays 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

Thursdays Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

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

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Fridays Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM

Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.

Saturdays Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W

Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Saturdays 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.

Sundays Mountainview Church

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

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

Sundays Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a afoundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sundays 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.

Sundays Sunday Gatherings

3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church Wed Oct 4 - 6 Dreaming Roots

7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre

An inspiring performance journey by and about Yukon First Nations people. Weaving together dance, music, drumming, theatre, storytelling, and more in both traditional and contemporary forms. Tickets online. www. yukontickets.com

Wed Oct 4 - 7 CoyWolf by Colin Wolf 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Colin Wolf’ CoyWolf: A world of Coyotes, Wolves and Coywolves out of stories and events from his Métis family and personal experience. www.yukontickets.com

Wed Oct 4 Arctic Comedy Festival 8:00 PM Yukon Inn

Comedy Night Featuring - Derek Seguin, Dez Loreen, Quincy Thomas, Natasha Lyn Myle, David Ohokannoak. Tickets online http:// cuts2.com/GPmFC

Until Oct 5 The Equaliser 3 Yukon Theatre 7:00 PM Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Matinee showtimes and tickets online. http://cuts2.com/SVEGD

Thu Oct 5 Wheel Throwing

Teapots with Larry Duguay 6:30 PM Arts Underground A 4-week workshop is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced potters to learn the tricks of making a teapot. Register online. http:// cuts2.com/bmTja

Fri Oct 6 United Way Yukon

Breakfast 7:00 AM Sternwheeler

Hotel & Conference Centre

Dine-in: for the full experience: scrambled eggs, buttermilk pancakes, pork sausages and red skin breakfast potatoes, and a hot or cold beverage. Drive-thru: egg, bacon and cheese burrito, hot or cold beverage and a muffin. https://unitedwayyukon.ca/

Fri Oct 6 & 13 Tarot Card

Readings with Sari Horvath

9:15 AM Baked Cafe Please use email to book appointments treasurebooksyxy@gmail.com

Sat Oct 7 Let’s Make a Floral Pumpkin Centrepiece 1:00 PM Whitehorse Make a beautiful floral centrepiece, perfect for your holiday table! Email imthegardenwitch@gmail.com to reserve your spot! http://cuts2. com/yAdpr

Sat Oct 7 Canadalands The Backbench is Coming North

2:00 PM Yukon Theatre Join host Mattea Roach at Yukon Theatre for the podcast’s first ever live show and recording North of 60. www.yukontheatre.com

Sat Oct 7 The Tom Cats Bachelor Auction 8:00 PM The Local Bar Bid on Whitehorse’s most eligible bachelors complete with a date package provided by donations from only the best Yukon business’. Comedy by Sharon Shorty & Megan Haddock with a performance by the Trash Cats!

Wed Oct 11 Yukon Energy

2023/24 General Rate Application Public Workshop

12:00 PM Mt McIntyre Recreation Centre Learn more about our rate application and the process surrounding the application.

Thu Oct 12 Maker MeetupsCommunity Maintenance Day

5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace For members only - pitch in and help us keep Makespace working well for all our members. http:// cuts2.com/yeswH

Fri Oct 13 Let’s Make a Pressed Flower Candle Holder 6:00 PM Whitehorse Make a pressed flower candle holder with locally grown pressed blooms - all materials included. Email imthegardenwitch@gmail.com to reserve your spot! http://cuts2. com/IwSFU

Fri Oct 13 Let’s Decorate a Mini Pumpkin with Pressed Flowers

6:00 PM Whitehorse Decorate a mini bone pumpkin with locally grown, pressed blooms - all materials included. Email imthegardenwitch@gmail.com to reserve your spot! http://cuts2. com/IwSFU

Fri Oct 13 Tools for Change

6:00 PM Mt Sima Skilled trades and tech workers from across the Yukon for a weekend in Whitehorse to celebrate what makes our fields exciting, fun, and challenging. http://cuts2.com/ dDFwl

Fri Oct 13 TGIF (For Members & Signed in Guests) 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets available in person the week of, no tickets day of at the door.

Fri Oct 13 & 14 Comedian Jarrett

Campbell Live 7:00 & 9:30 PM

The Boiler Room Jarrett Campbell is one of the fastest-rising talents in Canadian comedy. His work has been featured on MTV, Comedy Network, CBC, SiriusXM and his debut comedy album, ‘Straight White Fail’ Tickets online.

Sat Oct 14 Medium Jenni

Ogilvie – Live 8:00 PM Best

Western Gold Rush Inn Jennie is an International Psychic Medium who is dynamic, very down to earth, no-frills, no-nonsense and definitely has no filter. Tickets online. http://cuts2.com/OFrZz

Sat Oct 14 Film Production

Workshop with Kelly Milner

10:00 AM Yukonstruct Makespace

2-day course, Kelly Milner will give participants an overview of the role of the producer from development, pre-production, production, post-production & distribution. Register Online. http://cuts2.com/BJbkc

Sun Oct 15 CNC Router 101 9:00 AM Yukonstruct Makespace 6 Hour Training to learn how to use Yukonstructs’ CNC Router, covers the basics of how to use, safety, design software, print settings, material and bit selection. Register online. http://cuts2.com/ eXjoY

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays Drop-In 9:00 AM

Polarettes Gymnastics Gym Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays Babynastics with Coach Stephanie9:30 AM

Polarettes Gymnastics Club

Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

Tuesdays Babynastics with Coach Naomi 10:15 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club

Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

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

Thursdays Babynastics with Coach Ewan 1:00 PM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

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 Standard FormatMagic: 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.

Saturdays Drop-In 3:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior Youth Group We meet 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Email elijah@ mountainview.church for more information.

Saturdays Grade 8 - 12 High School Youth Group 7:00 PM We meet 2nd & 4th Saturdays every month If you have a student in grade 8-12, we have a group for them to take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen their faith Email elijah@mountainview.church for more information.

Wed Oct 4 Parents & Babies: Music n’ Motion YAC Yukon Arts Centre 10:00 AM A free, dropin 30 minute session of music and movement designed for parents and babies led by Lianne Cranfield http://cuts2.com/WTkyu

Thu Oct 12 Climb Yukon Youth Competitive Team Tryouts 12:00 PM Tryouts open to ages 13-18, and practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email to register climbyukoncoach@ gmail.com

Until Oct 12 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Yukon Theatre A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. Showtimes are coming soon.

ONLINE EVENTS

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.

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.

Wed Sep 27 Managing Conflict After Separation or Divorce Workshop 5:30 PM Online Learn how to renegotiate personal boundaries and develop parenting strategies. Understand the process of separation. Preregistration is required for this workshop. To register call 4566721 https://yukon.ca/en/arts-andculture/events?page=3

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soon, it was evident that his heart was sad.

We did everything we could to make him feel better about it, and we decided to leave the toys he loved best out for him until the day before the big move, to make sure he had things to play with and bring him comfort in this big time of change. And while he did put up a brave front, you could still see a bit of downheartedness in his eyes until the big day came around.

That was tough.

We had arranged for a moving truck for a couple of days during the week, so Little Buddy would be at his child-care centre, playing with his buddies while we did the heavy lifting. And because we planned to space it out like this, we were able to focus that first day on getting our son’s room all set up for his first night at the new house. We got his bed, furniture, clothing and all of the toys over— ensuring that we could get it all set up before the end of the day. We even splurged on some Paw Patrol curtains to surprise him with. And it was so worth it.

that it’s going to take a long time for that memory to be topped. I wrapped him up in a giant hug and welcomed him home.

We were able to top this won-

Packing his cars

derful first day at our new home off with our sweet boy getting to explore and go for a quick ride around the block in the moving truck. He was ecstatic, and all it all accumulated in a much-needed full-night’s sleep for all of us. Which was just the perfect topping on an already delicious cake. ■

It was a hoot, though, getting to see his proud little face as he helped his mom and dad pack up boxes as we moved room to room. He did his best to be gentle, and I was surprised by just how into it he got. It became a countdown for him. He couldn’t wait to move to the new house, and because of that he would happily go along

with packing up more and more as we went along.

Until we got to his things.

Even though it was only a few days before, when his toys, including his beloved mountain of stuffed animals, were packed up (with exception of the few special ones he sleeps with), it was a totally different story. And even though he knew why we were packing them up and we assured him that he would see them again

When we picked him up at the end of the day and drove to the new place, he was over the moon! I can still recall the look on his face when he walked into his newly decorated bedroom, equipped with all the toys he had been quietly missing. His grin reached ear to ear; his arms spread wide as he exclaimed, “Look at my new room! It’s so beautiful!”

It was just the very best feeling I could imagine. And I know

Moving-truck smiles

5th Annual Golf Tournament Success for Students

On Saturday, July 15, Victoria Gold hosted its 5th Annual VGCX Golf Tournament in Whitehorse raising over $80,000 for Every Student, Every Day to support projects which help increase student engagement and attendance in Yukon classrooms.

Held at Meadow Lakes Golf Club in Whitehorse, the charity event hosted over 130 participants with support from over 50 sponsors and numerous volunteers.

“Once again this year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of Yukon individuals and businesses in their support of Every Student, Every Day and student success,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. “With 24 golf teams and an increase of 25 per cent in sponsorship over last year’s tournament, we are extremely grateful for and pleased with the fundraising result. These dollars will make a recognizable di erence in supporting attendance programs for children and youth in the territory.”

A special highlight of this year’s annual charity golf tournament was a Hawaiian theme with diverse sponsor-led contests at various course holes, which helped contribute to the funds raised.

Every Student, Every Day is a project funding initiative operated by the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society. Since its establishment in 2012, Every Student, Every Day has donated over $1.85 million to projects focused on helping address student attendance in the Yukon through support for more than 200 projects.

Every Student, Every Day is supported through annual fundraising events and donations from individuals and businesses.

To learn more about Every Student, Every Day, please visit everystudenteveryday.ca or facebook. com/everystudenteveryday/

If you are a Yukoner with mining experience, Victoria Gold

you to become a Yukoner At Work. Visit the “Work For Us” page at vgcx.com/contact/work-for-us/ and send your resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com

The Eagle Gold Mine is situated within Victoria Gold’s 100 per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property located approximately 375 kilometres north of Whitehorse and 85 kilometres north, northeast of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND). The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

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John McConnell, Victoria Gold President & CEO and Tara Christie, Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society President at the 5th Annual VGCX Golf Tournament at Meadow Lakes Golf Club in Whitehorse which raised over $80,000 for Every Student, Every Day to support increased student engagement and attendance in Yukon classrooms.