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n my room I have a desk where I work. And on the wall above that desk I have tacked a What’s Up Yukon article dated December 11, 2008. Titled “Worked Hard, Still Working,” it is about Roger Thorlakson, who settled here in 1964. I wrote it — it’s the first in my Yukon Icon series, in which I profiled indispensable Yukoners of all shapes and sizes over the following two years. Aside from narcissism (which I’m clearly not immune to), there are at least two reasons I’ve posted this particular piece at eyelevel. It was the first thing I’d published after I made one of those genuine fork-in-the-road decisions in my life. About a month before the article showed in What’s Up I moved back to Whitehorse from Edmonton with the newly vowed commitment to live by the written word, or die trying. So to cast a glance at this article on my wall is to be reminded of a promise I made to myself nearly half a decade ago.
The second, and more important reason to keep this story in my sightline is to remind myself of the reason why living by the written word is a noble objective in the first place: at its best it allows you to communicate meaningfully with others. From the masthead photo of myself — where I’m caught innocently beaming at the camera — to the last sentence, my articleon-the-wall is completely devoid of irony, much like the rest of the Yukon Icon canon. At one point in the article I wrote, “Thorlakson is the type of person who has earned the right to be himself, and as a result he has a quiet self-confident manner.” Undoubtedly true, but also very earnest. Earnestness can be embarrassing — a sign of naivety, or worse. But Dostoevsky was earnest; and so was Roberto Bolaño. In fact, I’ve come to believe that most of those who truly have words worth putting on paper hold sincerity close to their hearts, and keep
irony at arm’s length. Which is not to say that irony cannot be a powerfully subversive tool. One of the great quotes in cinema comes from Dr. Strangelove, when the President shouts, “Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the war room.” I, myself, occasionally enjoy the caustic thrill of an ironic tirade. But to make irony a personal default-setting, the natural lens through which to view reality, is to admit defeat. David Foster Wallace once described irony as the song of a bird that has come to love its cage. As such, it’s a faux-protest; a refusal to engage squarely with the world; a fast-talking cowardice. Ironists are clever people, but cleverness for its own sake brings to mind a fashion mannequin with an impressive exterior but a hollow core. To be earnest is to risk public ridicule, but it also shows guts.
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November 21, 2013
Festival of Trees offers a Forest-full of Christmas Spirit by Tamara Neely
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he Festival of Trees kicks off on November 21, giving Whitehorse’s high rollers nine days to pick out their gowns and dry-clean their tuxes for the Grand Ball. For the rest of us it means nine days of inexpensive, Christmassy, family fun. The Northwestel Festival of Trees is now in its 11th year, and each year it raises tons of cash for the Yukon Hospital Foundation. And we, the people, are the beneficiaries. For example, soon we’ll be able to access a $2 million MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. Yukon Hospital Foundation President Krista Prochazka says the goal of the event this year is to raise $400,000 for more equipment. “This is for equipment that will help make procedures less invasive, less painful – they’re all enhancements so care and recovery can be faster,” she says. An example of such equipment is an item used on babies called the BiliChek. “The BiliChek is a piece of equipment that enables nursing staff to see if a baby has jaundice without having to draw blood,” Prochazka says. “It uses light instead of a needle. You put it up against the (baby’s) finger to do an oxygen count, without drawing blood.” The Festival of Trees includes such events as a kick-off party (Nov. 21); a breakfast with Santa (Nov. 23); a dance party for seniors (Nov. 29); and the finale, a champagne-infused gala that includes a live auction of ornately decorated Christmas trees and deluxe gifts (Nov. 30). Prochazka says the festival has become quite popular over the years.
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Kids make crafts at the Northwestel Festival of Trees’ open house last year. This year the open house takes place on on Nov. 28. “We start getting calls in June about the Alkan Air Grand Ball and the Seniors’ Soiree,” she says. “These two events have been going on since the beginning, and they’re definitely events people look forward to every year – and there isn’t anything else like them here. They’re an opportunity to get dressed up and go out and celebrate.” The festival also offers moms, dads, kids, and grandparents an opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit – on the cheap. The Skookum Asphalt Santa Breakfast on Nov. 23 takes place in the Yukon Government Administration Building, and for $5 per plate families can have pancakes, sausages, juice, and coffee surrounded by the elaborately decorated Christmas trees. And Santa will be there
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looked like Tinker Bell. “There was a mannequin at the top, and they turned the bottom half of the (artificial) Christmas tree into a skirt,” she says. This tree sold at the auction for $750, and included a two-night stay with meals at the Inn on the Lake, a weekend get-away gift basket, and a fairy-sized Tinker Bell figurine. A big chunk of the fundraising comes through the folks with deep pockets buying $275 tickets for the Alkan Air Grand Ball on Nov. 30, and dropping big bills to buy flamboyantly decorated Christmas trees with gift-packages. Thanks to them, and to the families who drop $5 per plate for pancakes, the seniors who spend $30 for their night on the town, and to all the sponsors and volunteers who make it happen, the Yukon Hospital Foundation was able to raise $500,000 last year, although it’s goal was $400,000. We’ll soon see what the Christmas spirit brings in donations this year. Check out page 6 of this issue of What’s Up Yukon for a complete list of the Northwestel Festival of Trees events, including tree decorating days in Dawson City and Watson Lake.
Jickling’s Jabberings................ 2 Festival of Trees..................... 3 Jazz at YAC............................ 4 Didee & Didoo........................ 4 A Klondike Korner................... 5 Lou Reed............................... 8 The Cripple of Inishmaan.......... 9 Living with Wildlife.................12 Pet Portraits.........................14 Nicole Letourneau..................15 Northern Romance.................17 Time For Birds.......................20 Skiing is Believing...................21 Edible Yukon.........................22 Food for Thought...................23 Frost to Frost........................25 Step Outside.........................27
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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson
Dawson Hosts a Medley of Concerts to Check Out Dawson City band The River Bends closed out the evening at the Nov. 2 coffee house/open mic evening. They are Mike Perry, left, Ian Nyland, Luke Holland, Nijen Holland, and Jim Taggart.
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s winter approaches and the Yukon River finally begins to fill up with ice, it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot of music on tap for Dawsonites over the next few months. We normally have the pleasure of the Home Routes musicians on what they call the Yukon Trail circuit. So far we’ve been blessed with house concerts from the folk/ rock stylings of Matt Epp and his sideman, Brent Warren; followed by the bluegrass pickings of Adrian Gross and Darryl Poulsen, who are half of the Slocan Ramblers. On Nov. 26 we’re going to hear Miss Quincy, a bluesy rocker who sounds great on her recordings. House concerts are intimate affairs with just couple dozen folks at most. They are, for the
most part, acoustic in nature, but that’s fine, because the folks who attend really come to listen. The Home Routes lineup is just the beginning, though. Even before those house concerts began, the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture partnered with Jazz Yukon to bring us an evening with Kellylee Evans and her jazz trio (plus one) at the Odd Fellows Hall. In early October the Australian duo called April Maze performed here. The concert was held at the Anglican Rectory, also known as Stringer House, and was a special treat because performer Todd Mayhew is Bishop Isaac Stringer’s great grandson. He and his partner Sivan Agam have plans to come back and make a documentary about the Bishop
Who Ate His Boots, and they’ve already written a couple of songs to go with it. The Odd Fellows Hall was packed to hear Martha Wainwright in concert with her husband Brad Albetta on bass and piano, and Yuval Lion on drum kit and programming. And C.R. Avery and Sarah MacDougall will be entertaining us at the same venue just a few days prior to Miss Quincy’s house concert. I can’t omit the monthly coffee houses, which also take place at the Odd Fellows Hall, usually on the first Saturday of the month, although they’ve been bounced around a little this fall by other events. These evenings feature a wide range of talent from solo acts, to bands, to poetry read-
ings, with performances by young people and folks stretching out to my age. They generally run for about two hours and are a lot of fun. The next one is currently scheduled for Dec. 7. At around the same time, kids from age six and up will be rehearsing to take on local roles in the Northern Lights School of Dance production of The Nutcracker, with the aid of our Whitehorse friends. This year’s performance is scheduled for the afternoon of
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Magical events to remember Public Tree Viewing & Silent Auction
Main Yukon Government Building Thursday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 27
Capstone BAH Humbug Cocktail Party Main Yukon Government Building Thursday, November 21, 5:30 pm
Skookum Asphalt Santa Breakfast Main Yukon Government Building Saturday, November 23, 10 am
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Yukon Convention Centre Friday, November 29, 11 am
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Yukon Convention Centre Friday, November 29, 6 pm
Alkan Air Grand Ball
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Wed, Nov 20 The Cripple of Inishmaan: Preview 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Katherine McCallum 335-2288 A play of delightfully devilish Irish insanity. Thu, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 7 The Cripple of Inishmaan 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A play of delightfully devilish Irish insanity. Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Nov 27 The God That Comes 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre At the 2B Theatre. This performance contains course language, sexuality and mature content.
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Film Wed, Nov 20 Canadian Labour International Film Festival 7:00 PM YEU Hall Includes films from all over the world showcasing the realities of workers and families everywhere Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Jan 25 YT in 3D: Stereo Photos From Yukon 5:00 PM Arts Underground In the Hougen Heritage Gallery.
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Events Wed, Nov 20 Sursaut Danse’s BOO! 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Boo! rekindles the urge to pirouette, to mime, to play at puppets with ones feet. Wed, Nov 20 Adult Art Classes (14+) Beginner Pottery/Ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground . Thu, Nov 21 BAH Humbug Cocktail Party 5:30 PM YTG Building In the Administration Building Foyer. Celebrate the opening of the Festival of Trees at the BAH Humbug Cocktail party. Thu, Nov 21 Adult Art Classes (14+) Beginner Drawing 7:00 PM Arts Underground With Simon Gilpin, 6 sessions. Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 22 Christmas Card Workshop 7:00 PM Family Literacy Centre Scratch foam printing and embossed stamping techniques to create your own beautiful unique Christmas cards. Fri, Nov 22 Dress to Impress Dance Party 8:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fundraiser for Frostbite Music Society Sat, Nov 23 Santa Breakfast 10:00 AM YTG Building Administration Building Foyer.Part of the Northwestel Festival of Trees event. Sat, Nov 23 TEDxWhitehorse: The Power of Reinvention 10:00 AM Yukon Arts Centre At the theatre. Speakers and performers who will engage, enrich, empower and inspire our community. Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27 Acrylic Painting Workshop 5:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Acrylic painting classes with Jennifer Walden. Mon, Nov 25 Adult Art Classes (14+) Color Theory 7:00 PM Arts Underground Explore a variety of mediums with Suzanne Paleczny. Tue, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 29 Vest Making Workshop 9:00 AM Church of the Northern Aposties . Wed, Nov 27 Adult Art Classes (14+) Beginner Pottery/Ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground . Wed, Nov 27 Comedy Night Live 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon open mic stand-up Thu, Nov 28 Tree-mendous Open House 5:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre Enjoy multicultural food, music and dance,and visit the kids’ corner for crafts and fun. Thu, Nov 28 Create a film in 48 Hours 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Heather / 393-3456 Presented by KIAC and the yukon Film Society. Fri, Nov 29 Soiree Preview Lunch 12:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre Part of the Northwestel Festival of Trees – this very special luncheon truly celebrates the magic of the season. Fri, Nov 29 Book Launch” Whitehorse: an illustrated history” 5:00 PM The Old Fire Hall books signed by authors Hosted by Helene Dobrowolsky Sat, Nov 30 Winterval - Santa Parade 1:00 PM Main Street - Whitehorse The 6th edition of the Winterval Santa Parade will warm up Main Street, bring MAGIC to the winter + give a kick-start to the Holiday Season! Sun, Dec 1 Free Family Arts Class: Kids Kreate Holiday Crafts 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre
Ongoing Events Wednesdays French : Zumba or Zumba Gold 12:00 PM Centre De La Francophonie 668-2663 Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Golden Age Society. ¡Bienvenidos!
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Whitehorse String Ensemble rehearsal 6:15 PM at Hellaby Hall, 668-5530. New members welcome. Violin, viola, cello and bass Texas Hold ‘em 6:30 PM at 503 Steele, Royal Canadian Legion. Steven Grossinger Royal Canadian Legion Texas Hold ‘em Tournament. free poker tournament, all skill levels welcome. Training available from 6-6:30 PM Open Studio for Adults/Acrylic Painting Open Studio 7:00 PM Arts Underground With Neil Graham. Free English Classes 7:00 PM 108 Wickstorm Road in Whitehorse. For more information call:335-5443. Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM 633-4003 Located on Gray Mtn Road Range officers on duty Acrylic Painting Open Studio 7:00 PM Arts Underground easels and water containers on site. Please bring your paints, brushes, supports and rags. Contact: 667-4080 Yukon R/C 7:00 PM Mud Bog Motor-Cross Track Bring your R/C and meet other hobby enthusiast Voice/Movement Group For Adults 7:30 PM United Church Downstair Thursdays Feminist Book Club 5:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre a book club for feminists Merengue and Salsa lessons 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio Show up 10 to 15 minutes in advance to register and pay. Fridays Sally & Sisters Lunch Noon at Food Bank, 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome) ESL Conversation Club - 5:30 PM Multi-Cultural Centre on a drop in basis TGIF - Dinner 6:30 PM at 503 Steele, Royal Canadian Legion Steven Grossinger. Dinner and entertainment on Friday nights, with a variety of menu and entertainment formats. Salsa Yukon’s Latin Dance Classes 7:30 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio 335-0909 / salsayukon@gmail.com Beginners class. Salsa Yukon’s Latin Classes 8:45 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio 335-0909 / salsayukon@gmail.com Intermediate class. Saturdays Free Citizenship Exam Preparation Course for ESL learners 9:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Janet Pauch 667-4733 Yukon Amateur Radio Association 9:30 PM A&W Informal breakfast with YARA members, Hams from outside the Yukon often join
Grades 3-6. With Barbara Chamberlin. Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867668-4794 between the ages of 10 - 14 Fridays Young Explorers Preschool Program 10:00 AM at MacBride Museum Family Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library For children ages 3 – 6 who are accompanied by an adult. Family Health and Recreation Program 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Erica 667-2693 All kids under 8, moms, and grandmas are welcome. Sundays Sunday School 10:00 AM at Christ Church Cathedral, 668-5530 Polarettes Family Drop-in 2:00 PM at Vanier School, 867-668-4794. Enjoy a fun afternoon of gymnastics experience Toddler Church Service 9:30 a.m. Whitehorse United Church, 601 Main Street. Stories, songs, snacks provided and prayers 20 minutes Info: 667-2989
Tuesdays Romp & Run Playgroup 9:30 AM at Whitehorse United Church. Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 6673006 Art Smarts Kids After School Art Club 3:30 PM Arts Underground Marlene Collins (mcollins@northwestel.net) 667-4080 Ages 7-9
Youth Thu, Nov 14 MOVE! Training In Multimedia and Violence Prevention Workshop 4:00 PM BYTE Allison Furniss 667-7975
Mondays Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531 These qigong and tai chi exercises help with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength. Tuesdays Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30 AM at Greenwood Place. Lois at 667-6149 Elder/Active Bingo 6:00 PM at Elk’s Hall
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Wednesdays Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM 6209 – 6th Avenue, 393-2824 BYTE radio 4:00PM CJUC 92.5FM Yoga In The Alpine “Teen Yoga” 5:30 PM at Alpine Bakery. wallymaltz@northwestel.net Instructor Tammy Biathlon Junior Team Training 5:30 PM at Grey Mountain Road. Keith Clarke, ktclarke@northwestel.net
Fridays Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM Rec Night: manhunt, floor hockey, dodgeball and more. 6209 - 6th Avenue, 393-2824 Thu, Nov 21 Christmas Craft Club 3:00 PM Arts Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Underground Ages: 7-12.Kids will work with a variety Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 of materials and techniques to create a new seasonally BYTE radio 4:00PM CJUC 92.5FM inspired project every week. Strength & Conditioning for Snowboarders 5:30 PM FREE DROP IN at Yukon Family Literacy Centre Mon- Elijah Smith Gymnasium Head Coach, Mary Binsted 334Fri Noon - 3:00 PM, 2944 mary@snowboardyukon,com Registration required. Mon-Wed 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Youth Lounge 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre (2nd Floor of Canada Games Centre) Colleen/Stephanie AfterShock Youth Group 7:00 PM Church of the 668-8698 Free family learning fun! Nazarene 633-4903 Ages 12 to 18
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Wednesdays Learning Together Program 9:30 AM Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 667-3006 Thursdays Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 6673006 Tumble Time Playgroup 9:30 AM at Riverdale Baptist Church Kathy 668-7273 or 667-6620 (aged birth to 5). Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Pregnant women welcome! Kids After School Programs/Mix It Up (Mixed Media) 3:30 PM Arts Underground Instructor:Karen Rhebergen. 6 sessions. Kids Pop Choir 6:30 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio
Saturdays Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM Youth Chef Night we teach recipes for healthy food from scratch. Ages 11-18. 6209 - 6th Avenue, 393-2824 Fencing for Youth and Adults 10:00 AM at Takhini Elementary Yukon R/C 3:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Bring your R/C and meet other hobby enthusiast Youth Lounge 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre
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Wednesdays Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 456-4752 Open to all Whitehorse Lions Club [2nd Wed each month 6:30 PM Yukon Inn] & [4th Wed each month Captain Martin House] Thursdays Sundogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon 6336228 Open to all Fridays Whitehorse Rotary 12:10 PM Westmark Whitehorse Tuesdays Lake Laberge Lion’s Club [2nd & 4th Tues each month 7:00] Captain Martin House 668-7979 president@ lakelabergelions.com Whitehorse Midnight Sun Rotary 12:10 PM Yukon Inn Rendezvous Rotary 7:00 PM Yukon Inn
Mondays Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Girl’s Club 12:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Anna / 667-2693 All girls aged 11-19 are welcome to attend. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12
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Wed, Nov 20 YEU Local Y025 (Whitehorse Hospital Workers) monthly meeting 5:30 PM YEU Hall 6672331 . Thu, Nov 21 Resolving Conflict in Not-For-Profit Organizations 5:30 PM Centre De La Francophonie Sundays Bruno Bourdache 456-4304 This 2-hour interactive Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Gold Rush Inn workshop will explore the difference between conflict and Micah 336-4643 disputes. With Trainer Hank Moorlag. Adult Pottery Drop-in 2:30 PM at Arts Underground, Thu, Nov 21 The All-City Band Society AGM 8:30 PM Thursdays 667-2159. Clay is available for purchase. Equipment and F.H.Collins School Jennifer Ondrack 667-8044 (ext. 251) Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 9:00 PM at 6209 6th tools are provided. Closed Holidays. In the Secondary Library. Avenue, 393-2824 Ceramic Open-Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Fri, Nov 22 Family Health and Recreation Program Kid’s After School Art Club 3:30 PM Arts Underground SingAlongMessiah Collective Auditions and 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Erica / Yukon Art Society reception@artsunderground.ca 667Rehearsals 4:00 PM United Church Rachel 668-7502 To 667-2693 All kids under 8, moms, and grandmas are 4080 Ages 10-14 until October 25 perform a sing-along performance of Handel’s Messiah welcome. Kids After School Programs/Mix It Up (Mixed Media) on December 20th and 21st, 2013. Come try out. 3:30 PM Arts Underground Instructor:Karen Rhebergen. Tue, Nov 26 Brown Bag Speaker Series: Dr. Kathryn Aitken 12:00 PM Yukon College In Rm A2103. Theme: 6 sessions. Mondays Cut-throat competition – How birds and small mammals Archery For Youth: Ages 12 -18 Years 4:30 PM Takhini Sally & Sisters Lunch Noon at Food Bank, 334-9317 in our forests manage a real estate crunch Elementary School At the gym. Please register before Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome) Tue, Nov 26 Air Cadets Assembly 6:15 PM Whitehorse course starts Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 Elementary School Capt. Jennifer Lafreniere 668-7688 Northern Lights Judo Club 5:00 PM at Ecole Emilie PM 633-4003 Located on Gray Mtn Road Range officers For youths 12 - 18 years old. Tremblay School, judoyukon@gmail.com. Under 15 on duty Tue, Nov 26 Yukon Federal Green Party AGM 7:00 years PM MacBride Museum With Elizabeth May, via Skype. Shiroumakai Judo Club 6:30 PM at Vanier School, Tuesdays Pledge auction and election. judoyukon@gmail.com. Ages under 15 Free English Conversation Group 302 Strickland St., Tue, Nov 26 Amnesty International Action Circle. 7:00 Roller Girls Free Skate and Fresh Meat 6:30 PM lower level. 668-5907. Bring your own lunch PM United Church Upstairs. Letter writing to protect and Christ the King Elementary School juniorderby@ Bingo (Regular Games) 5:00 PM at Elks Hall promote human rights worldwide yukonrollergirls.ca Whitehorse Curling Club, 667-2875 Wed, Nov 27 YEU Local Y017 (Yukon Government) Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867Potluck Food Co-op - Info-Market 4:00 PM 5th Ave, monthly Executive meeting 7:30 PM YEU Hall 667668-4794 between the ages of 10 14 between Wood St. and Jarvis St. 2331 .
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Mondays Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 6673006 Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Pregnant women welcome!
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Dance-Based Leadership Group For Girls 15+ 4:30 PM Centre De La Francophonie Madelanne Astrie / 3364168 No class on the 14th Oct. Trampoline Training for Snowboarders 7:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Head Coach, Mary Binsted 334-2944 Improve your snowboarding under the supervision of trained coaches. Two Levels available for snowboarders ages 10+ Trampoline for Snowboarders 7:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Head Coach, Mary Binsted 334-2944 mary@snowboardyukon.com Registration Required Shiroumakai Judo Club 6:30 PM at Vanier School, judoyukon@gmail.com. Ages under 15
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The observations and guttural shock patient, drug dealer and find that sometimes there is a temptation to gloss over the comeback sounds of his 1989 New Syracuse English major who gradumore tempestuous aspects of a York album also have much to rec- ated under the mentorship of poet person that is recently deceased. ommend, but also are not quite Delmore Schwartz (for his literary skills) and under the influence Lou Reed might be the excepof every drug conceivable (for tion that proves the rule. his songwriting).” In his book The Velvet For me, Lou is at his very Underground and Nico, Joe best when he is dispensing Harvard compares Lou to tough love and dark truth. Raymond Chandler (one of He hits the mark on the Lou’s artistic fountainheads albums Songs for Drella – second perhaps only to the (1990) and Magic and Loss poet, Delmore Schwartz) say(1992). Here are songs and ing, “Lou Reed walked by sounds that consider the loss day, ate and drank and shat of friends and acquaintances like everybody else and also unflinchingly, but carefully. seemed to have pissed off In “Perfect Day,” Lou sang, anybody that came close to You’re gonna reap just what him.” you sow, in perfect pop irony To even the ledger, it’s fair and harmony. But by the time to say he was the tough-butMagic and Loss came around, compassionate, curious-buthe was able to painfully reknowing songwriter. flect: Who has never heard, “You pass through arrohummed along or shuddered gance. You pass through hurt. at the self-knowing political You pass through a maze of incorrectness of the do-op self-doubt. And it’s best not choruses and oral fixations of to wait for luck to save you. his pop hit “Walk on the Wild Pass through the fire to the Side?” PHOTO: istock light... That caustic dread inAnd the coloured girls side your head will never help go…. From The Velvet Underground onwards you out.… But you can’t be What made him a darling Lou Reed spoke to people as few do. Shakespeare and you can’t be of the pop-art underground, Joyce so what is left instead. associations with David Bowie and Andy Warhol aside? And what “the bomb” for me. The infec- You’re stuck with yourself and tious vaguely popular single “Dirty a rage that can hurt you. When made Lou so compelling? It’s not in the off-hand insouci- Boulevard” is more polished lyric- you pass through anger and selfance of “Heroin” where Lou lowly ally than a lot of what Dylan had deprecation and have the strength intones: I’m gonna try for the to offer, but Zimmerman came of to acknowledge it all. When the past makes you laugh and you can kingdom, if I can. Cos it makes me age in a more indulgent era. “Busload of Faith,” from the savour the magic that let you surfeel like I’m a man. And it’s not the murky S & M same record, packs a heavy punch vive your own war… There’s a bit fantasies implied in “Venus in with its enviable meat-and-pota- of magic in everything and then Furs:” Taste the whip and bleed toes electric guitar riffage and some loss to even things out.” At his best Lou made you feel for me. Mesmerizing, sure, but I’d lyrical reminder that; You can’t be kidding myself if I pretended depend on your family. You can’t better about being you — the I’d been privy to those visceral depend on your friends. You can’t “you” that exists in a state of depend on any churches. Unless becoming, never being — a little realities. It’s also not in the happy-go- it’s real estate you want to buy. bitter, constantly curious and lucky sugar pop of “What Goes You can only depend on one thing. questioning, open to love and afon,” the lovesick and influen- You need a Busload of Faith to get fection, but ultimately unable to put faith in absolutes, no matter tial “Pale Blue Eyes” or the Phil by. You can also access the more your shade of pale. Spectoresque “Sunday Morning.” Lou Reed passed away on OctoAlthough the last song mentioned, avant-garde aspects that Lou conwith its gentle yellow timbre, is nected with on the albums Ber- ber 27, at the age of 71. no second fiddle to Bob Marley’s lin (1973), Metal Machine Music “Don’t Worry” if a guy should find (1975), or The Blue Mask (1982). Ben Mahony is a local musician, According to Joe Harvard, Lou himself on an unfamiliar couch on bar stool philosopher, and was, after all, a “former electro- collector of human experiences. a Sunday morning coming down.
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The Guild Hall presents The Cripple of Inishmaan Nov. 21 to Dec. 7
by Carl Christensen
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he Guild is putting on one final show before the New Year: The Cripple of Inishmaan, by the respected Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. The comedy takes place in 1930’s Ireland, and is based on the true story of Hollywood filmmaker Robert Flaherty, who traveled to the island of Inishmore to film the movie Man of Aran. The movie aimed to document the difficult lives people lived on the small islands off the west coast of Ireland, and is now available for viewing on Youtube. In The Cripple of Inishmaan, word gets out that the movie is being filmed on the next island over, and young Cripple Billy, played by Roy Neilson, decides he must make it into the film. The Irish-ness is strong in this one, but director Brian Cochrane believes Canadian audiences will get it. “I think as Canadians we relate to the Irish a lot,” he says. “In the sense of the feeling of isolation and a sort of wrestling between the bigger world — America or wherever — and a desire to leave your small pond and go there, maybe not realizing how good you have it at home.” This will be Cochrane’s first time directing one of McDonagh’s plays, though he has been a fan of his work for years. “I’ve read his entire catalogue of plays,” Cochrane says. “For McDonagh, his style of comedy — his
cruel style of comedy — is pretty unique to him. “There’s a different attitude toward language which I think sets Irish work apart. Irish playwrights tend to capture a love of language and the way people talk to each other. There’s a lot more wordplay that’s sort of culturally embedded. They have a bigger vocabulary of slang and nicknames, and just a general love of language that has developed from an oral tradition. They’ve been speaking this language so much longer than anyone’s known how to read or write it. I’m not saying it makes it better than Canadian plays, but it’s certainly something that stands out.” The Irish also tend to be well known for their love of the drink, which is also highlighted by McDonagh. “There’s a lot of talk of poteen which is potato whisky, or Irish moonshine,” says Cochrane. “There’s a 90-year-old lady who really likes to knock it back.” Alongside its usual wine selection, The Guild will be serving Irish whisky at the bar so as to not leave the audience feeling left out. The stage will feature a lot of faces, nine to be exact, but many of them will be familiar to audiences, including Mary Sloan and Bronwyn Jones as Billy’s Aunties Eileen and Kate; Charlotte Courage as Slippy Helen; Mike Ivens as Johnny Pateen; and Dorothy Mar-
Cripple Billy Claven, played by Roy Neilson, works up the courage to approach Slippy Helen, played by Charlotte Courage, about stepping out for a walk in the play The Cripple of Inishmaan
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tin as Mammy, Johnny Pateen’s 90-year-old, foul-mouthed, alcoholic mother. “It’s a great ensemble piece, a great actor showcase,” Cochrane says. “You… don’t often get a play with such strong roles for women,
but McDonagh writes women’s roles very well so all four of the ladies in this have great material to play with.” The Cripple of Inishmaan plays at The Guild Hall theatre from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7 on Wednesdays
through Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Whitehorse Motors and all shows start at 8 p.m. Carl Christensen is a Whitehorse-based writer.
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Lynx Squad Registration for recreational 8-9 and 10-12 year olds Mondays from 4:30-6:00 Ski Lessons for Adult Learn to Ski and Classic Skills Clinics Ski and Snowshoe rentals now available at the Ski Base Upcoming Event: Coast Mountain Sports Winter Active Day Dec 8th For More Information Call 668-4477 or Email: info@xcskiwhitehorse.ca Register online at www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca Hours Mon-Friday 9am-10pm. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm
Mardi Tuesday 26 novembre November 26 Tuesday Mardi 17 h 30 5:30 pm 26 novembre November 26 17 h Thème 30 5:30 : pm
Cranberry Fair A Sale by Yukon Designers & Crafters
Exhibi� ons CURRENT Exhibitions: >> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS “How Does it Felt”
In the Focus Gallery: Planted Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012
Sunday, November 24th Westmark Whitehorse Doors open at 10:15 am for those with mobility difficulties. Open to all from 11am to 4pm. Hosted by the Northern Fibres Guild
Funding through Arts Operating Funds and Yukon Lottery Commission
Info: 335-6987 / cranberryfair@live.com
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture
Exhibit by Shiela Alexandrovich & Lyn Fabio Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi�Opens: on closesNov January 1-2926, 2013
>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES
Open Studio Sessions
In the Edge Gallery: >> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm Flight $5 per hour
Exhibit by Rob Ingram Opens: Nov 1-29
>> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio << with Neil Graham every first and third Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm $10 per 2 hour session
In the Hougen Heritage Gallery: To register YTcall:in867-667-4080 3D Email: recep�on@artsunderground.ca
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Join us daily for our Fall Training Runs at 9:30 am or 1:30 pm Call or Email to book your tour today 668-3647 or info@muktuk.com
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November 22nd 8:30 PM
Open Studio Sessions:
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Location: Located on the corner of 2nd and Princess
YUKON 48
Presented by KIAC and the Yukon Film Society Screening: November 28th, 2013 at 8:00 pm Screen the films that were created film in 48 Hours during the Yukon 48! Simultaneous screening at the Old Fire Hall (Whitehorse) and at KIAC (Dawson City) For more information go to: www. dawsonfilmfest.com/48hour
DAWSON CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
April 17th – 20th, 2014
Submissions are Open! Final Deadline: December 20th, 2013 www.dawsonfilmfest.com
Tel:(867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca
Every Sunday from 2:30-6:00p.m. $5 per hour paid to Studio Tech
Acrylic Painting Open-Studio with Neil Graham
Starting in September 2013 Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9p.m. $10 per 2hr session paid to Studio Tech
Christmas Craft Club for Kids Thursday, Nov 21 – Dec 12 3:30-5pm ages 7-12 $125 +GST
Fused Glass Ornaments Sat Dec 7 11-2pm or Wed Dec 11 6:30-9:30pm $85 +GST Ages 14+ For more information please contact Arts Underground at 667-4080 orreception@artsunderground.ca
Old Fashioned Christmas Sale 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Old Log Church Heritage inspired Christmas ornaments and more For info call: 668-2555
Sat, Nov 23
Christmas Craft Sale Seniors Centre 600 College Drive 10am to 2pm 668-6208
Sun, Nov 24
Boys and Girls Club of Whitehorse
Free Drop-In Youth Centre for kids ages 11 to 18 Wednesday to Saturday, 3 to 9 pm. Supper served daily at 6:00
Ceramic Open-Studio FRONTIERS IN REAL ESTATE – CHRIS FOSTER November 14th – Dec.13th, 2013 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday,
Mount Lorne Lorne Mountain Country Christmas Craft Fair Mt Lorne Community Centre For more info call 667-7083
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Activités Le comité viselocales la réflexionpar sur et pour lesdans jeunes différents sujets le but d’aider au développement et au Local by maintien desactivities arts et de la culture and forau youth en français Yukon. Les rencontres sont ouvertes à toutes et à tous!
Christmas Craft Fairs
Do you want to make a DONATION To assist the victims of Super Typhoon “Haiyan” in the Philipines? The Canadian Filipino Association of the the Yukon have distributed donation jars at various locations with Yukon businesses You may also visit the Canadian Red Cross Website
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Cranberry Fair 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Starting at 10:15 am for those with reduced mobility
Sun, Nov 24
Lingonberry at Rah Rah 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Rah Rah Gallery 6156, 6th Avenue Original work by Yukon and Alaskan artists.
Wed, Nov 27
Coffee & Chocolate Christmas Fair 5pm - 8pm Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters Limited Edition Hands of Hope Coffee.
Sat, Nov 30
First Nations Christmas Fair 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Carving, Traditional Beadwork, Tlingit Weaving, Concession, Bannock & Tea, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets
Opening Day December 11
The 12 Days Of Christmas Market Noon to 9:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Daily Draws Wide selection of hand-crafted items by Yukon Artisans & Crafters
Sat, Dec 14
Artful Things Christmas Market 10am to 4 pm Conference room 5 in the Westmark Hotel Featuring 12 local bakers, artists, and crafters.
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guy the “Yukon Duck Entertainer” of the year. This duck put on a show for me for over 15 minutes. Its gestures were priceless. I had a hard time holding the camera steady because I was laughing so hard. Wish I had more photos of this very funny event. This photo was taken with a Canon Rebel XSi with a 18 to 200 mm lens.
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Paintin Pets Dawson artist Ange Bonnici will render your Rottweiler by Gabriela Sgaga
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aving your portrait painted is a way of immortalizing yourself – popes, kings and queens have all done it. But what about pets? Ange Bonnici, programs coordinator at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City, has decided it’s high time to include pets in the everlasting world of portraits. In 2011, Bonnici wanted to give her parents a personal and unique Christmas gift. As a graduate of studio art from Capilano University in British Columbia, she decided to paint the family dog’s portrait. Bonnici has always loved doing portraits so it seemed a natural transition to move towards painting portraits of animals. “We love Larry,” says Bonnici of their beloved pet. “He’s a big part of our family. My parents were thrilled with the gift.” After Larry, Bonnici continued to paint pet pictures as holiday and housewarming gifts. They were a hit, so she started doing them on commission. “It kind of went from there,” she says. Bonnici usually asks for multiple photos of the pet. She starts off with either a solid colour background or the one in the picture she has chosen with the pose she likes. She might even mix backgrounds between the photos, depending on what she feels works best. Size varies according to customer preference. All of Bonnici’s work is done either in acrylic or oil. Each portrait is time consuming, especially with oil, so what if someone wants to order a portrait for Christmas? “I need to know now,” she says. Bonnici has noticed that it’s mostly dog owners that have requested a portrait. She’s done one cat, but hasn’t yet had requests for anything exotic, although she says she would be up for anything. “People who love animals can understand how nice it is to have a portrait of a beloved family
Kruzer, oil on wood panel, 2013
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Stanley, acrylic on canvas, 2013 member,” she says. “A painting is special because it’s a little more than just a photo – it’s something extra.” When asked what her future plans are regarding pet portraits, Bonnici says she doesn’t know. “I’m an artist and I enjoy do-
Leviathan, oil on canvas, 2012
ing these portraits, but I also do other art,” she says. “I’ll continue as long as there’s a demand, but I don’t want to limit myself to doing this primarily.” Bonnici loves a challenge and always likes to try new things. “I’ll just go with the flow,” she
says. For more information on price and size availability, or to order a pet portrait, please contact Ange Bonnici at AngeBonnici@gmail. com.
Gabriela Sgaga lives off the grid in her West Dawson cabin with her eight sled dogs. She enjoys mushing, skijoring and writing about everyday life in the Yukon.
Harry, oil on wood panel, 2011
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Building Better Baby Brains
by Glenda Koh
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e’ve all experienced stress, but when is it considered toxic? For infants and young children, when it happens often enough that it starts to change the way their brains develop, then it is toxic. Dr. Nicole Letourneau will tell us more about this topic at the seminar TEDx Whitehorse on Nov. 23. Then on Nov. 25, she will give a free public lecture: “Moms and Dads Matter: Building babies’ brains through everyday interactions.” Letourneau is a professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, where she researches, develops, and tests methods of supporting families where there is toxic stress. Letourneau explains that toxic stress can be caused by addiction, family violence, mental health issues, and any other situation that interferes with a caregiver’s ability to interact appropriately with a child. “We help parents understand the ‘serve and return’ relationship with their child,” Letourneau says. “This is a term we use to describe when a child does something a parent should respond to, and which creates a healthy dynamic. A simple little strategy like that activity and responsiveness predicts a whole host of health outcomes for kids.” In other words, when babies and children initiate contact with a caregiver, and the caregiver responds, it helps grow connections in a baby’s brain. If there is no response, that opportunity for growth is lost. Babies and children are constantly experiencing stress, says Letourneau. It can be mild, like being in a strange place, or serious, such as witnessing violence. If a caregiver buffers the stress, a child can become resilient, but if it is not mitigated, the stress interferes with brain growth. The stressed children are likely to see the effects for the rest of their lives. In a world that changes rapidly, children need brains that are prepared. “If we want children that are mentally well and cognitively flexible – kids that can go out there and interact socially and thrive in today’s economy, and be healthy functioning citizens – we know for a fact what children need,” Letourneau says. “It’s healthy nurturing relationships with parents or caregivers.” Letourneau’s research is focused on improving parents’ understanding of the importance of caregiver-child interaction, even in the face of their own stress. “I work with parents to tell them
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not only what they can do, but to help them understand what they do already; what, from their history, might have brought them to this point where they might misinterpret children’s and infants’ needs,” Letourneau says. “In all the work that we do we always assume that parents are doing their best. But their best might be contextual, so they might be doing the best that they can be in the situation.” Letourneau publishes prolifically, and her research is always based in the community. For example, she may work with a social service agency. Together, they identify the needs of the people they serve, develop a program, and test it. At the end of the project, the agency will continue the program and she can extract data, which contributes to the body of knowledge in this field. And this knowledge contributes to the ultimate goal. “We need to do more than raise a child today; we need them to be healthy and mentally well and a learner in the knowledge economy,” she says. Dr. Nicole Letourneau will be speaking at TEDx Whitehorse on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Yukon Arts Centre, see TEDxWhitehorse.com for tickets and details. On Monday, Nov. 25, she is presenting a free talk at the High Country Inn at 7 p.m. Glenda Koh lives in Whitehorse.
PHOTO: courtesy of Nicole Letourneau
Dr. Nicole Letourneau will be presenting a discussion on how severe stress can become toxic for children’s developing brains. Her discussions take place on Nov. 23 and 25 in Whitehorse.
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Northern Romance with Juniper Frost and Johnny Snowshoe
Dear Readers, d I have parted Charley Sprucetip an I have found an ways. Fortunately, and charming writing absolutely delightful shoe, who has years partner, Johnny Snow able insight on love of experience and valu and lust in the North. Juniper Frost
Dear Juniper and Johnny, I am originally from a large city in southern Canada and moved up to the Yukon a few years ago. I have found love, and lost it, a number of times since living here. Do you have any tips on how to co-exist with the exes in my social circle? Sincerely, Big Fish in Small Pond
Johnny says: Well Big Fish, if it was a notably messy break-up, try to avoid involving yourself in situations with the ex for the first little while. You both need space and time. If there is no way around this, as sometimes happens, restrict your alcohol intake. Drinking like a fish, although a good way to blow off steam and meet your rebound, can also precipitate public fights or even worse, a moment of weakness leading to the inevitable second time around break-up.
Juniper says: Depending on how many exes you have racked up in the past couple of years, you might want to seriously consider moving on to a new pond. The more that you have, the harder it is to avoid them. I hear B.C. has some well-stocked lakes. Or you could start to be a bit choosier about who you spawn with in the future. Why waste your time on someone that will cause issues for you downstream? If all else fails, always, always take the high road.
Hi Northern Romance Team, I met an awesome guy this summer and we had a great time. I knew from the beginning that he had plans to go off to school in the fall to finish up a graduate program. We got really close and decided that we would try to do the long-distance relationship thing for a year. Now as the darkness descends and the temperatures drop I am starting to regret my decision. Any advice for me?
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Johnny says: I rarely like to betray the soft heart that is hidden beneath my tough and rugged Yukon demeanour, but I am going to say this anyway: having someone to warm your bed isn’t everything. If he’s a good guy and you see a future with him, try and have some patience. School doesn’t last forever. On the other hand if the future looks bleak for you as a couple, don’t waste any more time and end it. No point in dragging out a doomed relationship.
Juniper says: Did you say you are living in Carmacks? I don’t want to be too much of a defeatist or anything, but the September Scramble is over and we are into Last Chance November. I don’t care how cold and lonely you might feel this winter, if you’ve found a good one you should hang on to him. Keep yourself busy this winter with some new activities and the time will fly by. Skype dates can be good, and trips down south for romantic interludes are always a treat.
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Beaver Creek Monday - Thursday BCCC Exercise Group 7:00 AM Beaver Creek Community Center Wednesdays Tot Time 9:30 AM School basement Open to all families with toddlers to come socialize and play games Exercise Group 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Center Thursday Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Center Monday Kids in the Kitchen 3:30 PM Beaver Creek Community Center for ages 6-13 Students will learn aspects of healthy food Exercise Group 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Center Tuesdays Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Center
Carcross Wed Nov 20 CTFN Health Fair 10:00 AM Ghuch Tla School in Carcross. Admission is FREE. Wednesdays Healthy Lunches cooking class 11:00 AM Old Daycare across the bridge open to pregnant moms and parents with children from 0-3 years old Sewing group 6:00 PM Capacity Building Thursdays Sewing group 6:00 PM Capacity Building Fridays Open Gym Night 7:00 PM Mondays Kids in the Kitchen 3:20 PM (starts Nov 4th) FREE for all kids 6-11 years of age. Registration required.Nadine Peters 3361131 Tuesdays Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM at the Old Daycare Reading Group 1:30PM Carcross library. Free snacks provided. Women’s Group Carcross Community Campus 7:00 PM Geraldine James 867821-4251
Carmacks Tuesdays & Thursdays Indoor Soccer 6:00 PM
Dawson City until Fri, Dec 13 New Frontiers in Real Estate KIAC Works by Chris Foster Sat, Nov 23 C.R. Avery and Sarah MacDougall 7:30 PM Oddfellows Hall Thu, Nov 28 Create a film in 48 Hours 8:00 PM KIAC Dan 993-5005 Presented by KIAC and the yukon Film Society. Sat, Nov 30 Christmas Art and Crafts Sale KIAC 993-5005 kiac@kiac.ca
On-Going Events Daily Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Sunday-Thursday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beside the Bonanza Market Wednesdays Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM TH Hall 993-5370 Dawson City Film Festival Selection Screenings 7:00 PM KIAC Classroom CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat a fundraiser for CFYT local radio Thursdays Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC Saturdays Hatha Yoga with Joanne 9:00 AM KIAC Youth Radio Broadcasting 12:00 PM Drop in Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Classroom Sundays Yoga with Jo 5:00 PM Robert Service School
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Mondays Hӓn Language Bingo! 2:00 PM Learn a little of the language of our land *subject to availability Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM TH Hall 993-5370 Dawson City Film Festival Selection Screenings 7:00 PM KIAC Classroom Tuesdays Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC Dawson City Minor Soccer 6:00 PM Crocus Bluff Soccer Field age 8 & under City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers Heather Favron .
Old Da Ku Adult soccer 7:30 School Gym Mondays Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku Tuesdays Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Takhini Hall Sewing Circle 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Dä Ku Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall
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Faro Sun, Dec 1 New Issue of The Frozen MukLuk Town of Faro Website Wednesdays Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Seniors Painting Workshop 1:00 PM CRIC with Jackie Irvine Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 994-2760 (Grades 1-8) Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM DVG School 994-2760 Kids After-School Crafts 3:00 PM Recreation Centre Youth Lounge Giant Board Games 3:45 PM Rec Centre Youth Lounge Tina Freake 994-2375 Join us for active, board & card games. Co-ed Basketball 4:00 PM Recreation Centre Gymnasium . Adult Floor Hockey: 7:00 PM Recreation Centre Gymnasium Equipment provided if needed. Thursdays Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Environment Club DVG School 3:45 PM Alternating Thursdays Crafting Club 12:30 PM Alternating Thursdays Youth Group Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca After School Tutoring 7:00 PM The Drop In Center Fridays Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM School Gym Mondays Glee Club 1:00 PM DVG School (All grades) 994-2760 After School Tutoring 7:00 PM The Drop In Center Tuesdays Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 994-2760 (Grades 9-12) Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Giant Board Games 3:45 PM Rec Centre Youth Lounge Tina Freake / 994-2375 Join us for active, board & card games Faro Kettle Café 4:00 PM Recreation Centre Concession Hosted by the Faro Youth Group Youth Group 6:00 PM Rec Centre Badminton 7:00 PM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca
Golden Horn Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 668- 6952. Under 15 years Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Terice 668-6631 Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641
Haines Junction Wednesdays Mun Ku - Craft Afternoons 1:00 PM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Mun Ku - Games Nights 1:00 PM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku Thursdays Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:30 AM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Southern Tutchone Classes 4:30 PM Da Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM
Wednesdays Kids Craft time 3:00 PM HJ Public Library Thursdays Playgroup for parents & tots 10:00 AM Noon Lorne Mountain Community Centre call Agnes 667-7083 for more information Fridays Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 1:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Questions contact Ruth Lera 668-5871 or email ruthlera@ northwestel.net Mt Lorne Ski club 4:00 PM for kids age 10 and up
Marsh Lake Sun Nov 24 Sunday Brunch 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre To reserve, call 660-4999 Saturdays South of 6 10:00AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 Parents and Preschoolers social time Fridays Dinner at the Jackalope Marsh Lake Community Centre every Fri, Steak/ Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Reservations welcome: 660-4999 Saturdays South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 Parents and Preschoolers social time Tuesdays South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 Parents and Preschoolers social time. North of 60 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 North of 60 Socialize, play games, meet neighbours!
Mayo Drop In Center Christmas Craft making with youths. Nov 25 Make a Fire Faux for the Drop In Nov 27:Mickey Mouse Tree Ornament Nov 28 Tree Skirt Making-begin Nov 30 Felt Angel Making; Sat Dec 7 NND Youth Mini Giant Bingo 12:00 PM OPEN and only 50 seats available! Weekdays Community Access Program 1:00 The Drop In Centre Wednesdays Kids Events 3:30 PM The Drop In Centre Bingo 5:00 PM Drop in Center Thursdays After School Tutoring 3:30 PM The Drop In Center Wii & Movie Night 3:30 PM The Drop In Centre Kids in the Kitchen 3:30 PM JV Clark School Fridays Movie Night 5:00 PM Community Hall Teen Drop in Gym 7:30 PM School Gym Saturdays Movie & Games 1:30 PM The Drop In Centre Mondays After School Tutoring 3:30 PM The Drop In Center Wii & Movie Night 3:30 PM The Drop In Centre Tuesdays Kids Events 3:30 PM The Drop In Centre Sewing 7:00 PM NND Drop In Center
Old Crow Thursdays Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Youth Centre Mondays Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Saniz at 966-3238
Tagish Thu, Nov 21 Performance and Jam by Claire Ness 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wednesdays Tagish Library and Tagish Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 NOON Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Community Centre 399-3407 calling for Christmas vendors for November Thursdays Advanced Osteofit Class 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Rec. Hall CATCH Kids Club 3:45 PM at the Centre encourages physical activity and a healthy diet. Parents are encouraged to participate. Tagish Music Jam 7:00 PM Community Centre Free. Just need an instrument or your voice or both! Fridays Pre-school Playdays 10:30 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 NOON Sundays Tagish Community Church 7:00 PM Tagish Estates Road. tagishcc@ gmail.com first and third Sunday every month community church service in Tagish Mondays Home School Social 1:30 PM Rec Centre Beginner OsteoFit class 4:30 pm Rec Centre Stay-fit for Everyone 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407
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Time for Birds with Jenny Trapnell
Worth a Second Look:
the Black-billed Magpie
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he laughing, cackling blackbilled magpie is one of the noisiest birds in the Yukon and one of the most noticeable at this time of year. Like its kin in the corvidae family of crows, ravens and jays, the magpie loves to talk and is drawn closer to communities for food in early winter. While other birds flee for milder climes, the magpie likes to hangout, often in large flocks, and roost together when the trees are bare and the temperature drops. They are a showy bird, with black heads, white bellies, and short rounded wings that open with a brilliant white patch in flight. Their tail and wing feathers shine with a blue-green iridescence that belies their inelegant chatter. A social bird, magpies often mate for life. They build big sturdy nests of twigs with a telltale dome design, often as part of a colony. One nest was observed this year on an island in the Quartz Road wetland. Popular lore says that when they come across a dead comrade, some species of magpie will gather for a kind of funeral, perching together in a nearby tree to show their respects for a few minutes before dispersing. Like most birds they like insects
and seeds, and are opportunistic eaters. That means that if they find easy sustenance – dog food, scraps, garbage – they will grab it. And while they are not considered serious predators of eggs and baby birds, they will gladly steal such meals from predator birds – like shrikes – if they can. While it’s not certain that magpie numbers are increasing in the Yukon, anecdotally, long-time observers say the populations seem to be higher – especially in Whitehorse – in the fall. Found mainly in western North
America, its northernmost range is southern Alaska and the Yukon. It migrates to the central Yukon in summer, but is rarely seen as far north as Dawson. Local birding expert Cameron Eckert notes that since communities are trucking more of their waste to the Whitehorse landfill, because of the no-burning rules, magpies are likely following. “I’ve seen flocks of up to 70 magpies at the Whitehorse dump during the Christmas bird counts,” Eckert says. To discourage magpies from
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hanging out at your bird feeder, Eckert suggests hanging a suet feeder on an angle. Small birds, such as the red-breasted nuthatches, can feed upside down, but magpies can’t easily hold on. So when you hear their chuckle in the trees, take another look while you can at the black-billed magpie. Winter will be here soon, and they won’t be standing around too long. Even for funerals.
PHOTO: Cameron Eckert
With its shimmering wings, and sharp black and white body, the magpie is a gorgeous bird.
Jenny Trapnell has a passion for birding.
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Skiing is Believing with Knute Johnsgaard
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he in-between seasons: I never know what to do with them. Roller skiing is not an option as soon as the roads are graveled. I’ve had my share of near-death experiences going down Two Mile Hill and South Access without the road being littered with rock and ice. Skiing is also pretty herkyjerky. The sound of rock scraping plastic is a familiar one as the trails cheese-grater my skis. Running is a good alternative but I still usually end up on the ground once or twice during a workout. My plan was to miss all of this. I spent almost all of October in Arizona, a hot spot for endurance athletes from all over the world. It offers a unique training oppor-
tunity because you can drive from Flagstaff, one of the highest cities in the United States, to Phoenix, at relatively low elevation, in only a couple of hours. Because of the lack of oxygen at altitude, our bodies work hard to produce more oxygen-carrying red blood cells. When we suddenly return to low elevation where there’s plenty of oxygen, we still carry these red blood cells, giving us dramatic short-term benefits. We can train faster and harder than we normally would. That’s altitude training for you, a legal form of doping. We’d spend three days in Flagstaff, four days in Phoenix, and repeat. I roller skied by forests of huge saguaro cactuses and dodged the odd tarantula while endur-
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ing the 30°C Phoenix heat. It was pretty wild for someone like myself who hasn’t traveled much further south than Ontario. I can’t even imagine that place in July. Flagstaff was much more pleasant — similar to a summer day in the Yukon. The Internet kept me in tune with the weather back home. By the looks of it, I wasn’t going to miss the in-between season after all. I decided to stop in Canmore, Alberta on the way home to get some skiing in on Frozen Thunder, a two-kilometre loop made from last year’s man-made snow, stockpiled under an enormous mound of sawdust. It sounds crazy, but the skiing was actually really
good. It took about a week before I got tired of doing the same loop 20 times per day. It was time to go home. I’m back now and although skiing is still marginal, I’ve been able to enjoy other activities. I played hockey with what seemed like all of Whitehorse on Paddy’s Pond in Hillcrest and I’ve gone on some nice hikes with the shotgun, bringing back a couple grouse to eat for dinner. I’ve also been driving my truck down the back roads, trying to stockpile enough wood for the winter.
PHOTO: Colin Abbott
While roller skiing in Arizona I had to dodge the odd Tarantula.
Knute Johnsgaard is chasing the Olympic dream.
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Edible Yukon with Kim Melton
On the Road Again How I avoid the temptations of highway eating
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h, the lure of the open road. Horizons stretching off into the distance, no fixed schedule, no cell service, roadside coffee, and every other service station offering up the best cinnamon bun in the world. Little known fact: the cinnamon bun centre of the galactic universe is near Muncho Lake. At least, that’s what the sign there says. What is the connection be-
tween wild foraging and truckstop fare? With the rise of individualism, a lot of us are on our own when it comes to food choice, having moved away from strict religious or cultural proscriptions — instead we are constantly shifting our own rules to incorporate the latest nutritional, environmental or economic information. Sometimes these rules can get downright complex, and road trips provide
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Dehydrated zucchini chips are a great way to eat healthy on the road. chow down on a bag the perfect excuse to of potato chips from toss aside all of my the gas station. And I usual habits — to inknow if my homemade dulge in fast food or creations are not tasty junk food or any other enough to convince kind of ‘food’ that me to avoid buying I normally wouldn’t In southern climes I have heard that people lock their doors said potato chips, my touch with a ten-foot in zucchini season to avoid being the unwitting recipient of snacks will languish in pole. these long green gifts. I have never experienced such an over the cooler. I only have Yes, I enjoyed my abundance, partly because this recipe uses up any superfluity so much will power. cinnamon bun from the The ingredients Yukon Motel in Teslin. I may have. that are normal at However I also know home, which I have Two medium zucchinis my body, and that I put energy into gathcan only push it so far; ¼ c tamari ering and growing, I better have a stock 1 tsp chili powder (optional) become extra special of healthy, homemade 1 tsp garlic powder (optional) when I am a thousand snacks for the next 20 miles away and my hours to save me from Slice zucchinis 1/8 inch thick with a mandoline or sharp knife. foraging opportunities myself. Otherwise I Dip zucchini slices in tamari mixed with spices and lay them on are blocked by frost, will be spending a lot asphalt, and places of the trip recalling dehydrator trays. Dehydrate for 12 hours at 135oF, flipping chips that end in “–mart.” acutely why I normally halfway through to prevent them sticking to the trays. Chips will And, I have to admit employ the “ten-foot be a bit chewy, if you prefer crisper chips extend the drying time. I sometimes feel a tad pole” rule. These can also be made in an oven on the lowest setting, and are smug hurtling down Food is one mechthe highway nibbling anism, along with podsped along by propping the door slightly open and positioning a fan on salmon jerky and casts and digitalized to blow air across the opening. As each oven will be different, you dried mushrooms, sipmixed tapes from my may have to experiment with the length of time. ping yarrow-raspberry teenage years, that I leaf tea to keep me use to keep my mind (mostly) away from and body occupied as between Dawson Creek and Fort that roadside coffee. I whizz across huge distances while barely moving a St. John I won’t be too much muscle. For this I require variety the worse for wear — it’s about Kim Melton is an enthusiastic both in flavor and texture, and a the same as eating one zucchini, forager and gardener, inspired minus the water, and a table- by all things that make up good, balance of tasty and healthy. For example, if I eat a whole spoon of organic tamari. I cannot local food. bag of homemade zucchini chips say the same if I absent-mindedly
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Food for Thought with Katherine Beslisle
Do Supplements Even Work?
How to Spend Less on Supplements and Get More from Food
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s a nutritionist, I am often asked about the effectiveness and necessity of taking various vitamin and mineral supplements. Answers are rarely straightforward. This article series will explore why. Supplements are thought to buffer against deficiencies and disease, help manage chronic health conditions and aid recovery. A Statistics Canada survey of 35,107 Canadians found that 47 per cent of females and 34 per cent of males were regularly taking supplements. Use increased with income and education levels. Similar numbers were reported for Americans. This prompted the National Institutes of Health (USA) to conduct a review of long-term, randomized clinical trials in 2006. It found most synthetic supplements do not work as intended, and may make things worse. Of the 30-plus nutrients studied, only calcium, vitamin D, selenium and vitamin E came out as probably effective. Calcium and vitamin D were shown to increase bone mineral density and reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women, selenium showed some evidence of reducing risk for certain cancers, vitamin E seemed to decrease cardiovascular deaths in women and prostate cancer
deaths in male smokers, and vitamin D alone showed some cardiovascular benefit. Trials of vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, and folate showed no positive effect on chronic disease occurrence in the general population, there was little evidence to recommend beta-carotene (and some evidence that it may cause harm in smokers), and high-dose vitamin E supplementation increased the risk of death from all causes. Similarly, a famous Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) study on antioxidants found that treatment with betacarotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may actually increase mortality. Not too reassuring. Of course, as with most studies, there are detractors. The JAMA studies in particular have been criticized for using incorrect dosage, the least potent forms of synthetic vitamins, and failing to control for nutrient interactions. Many felt the studies were designed to benefit the pharmaceutical industry. In response to a JAMA summary that vitamins C and E had little effect on prevention of heart disease, Dr. Robert Verkerk, scientific and executive director for the Alliance for Natural Health, stated in one of their press releases
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There are a number of reasons why synthetic supplements may not work: the shapes of the synthetic nutrients are different and the body does not recognize them, they are incorrectly balanced with other nutrients, or they are missing essential co-factors needed to catalyze reactions. It does seem that science, as yet, cannot successfully reconstruct what Mother Nature has wisely put together in these tasty
little packages called “food.” So how can we obtain the nutrients we need — simply and effectively? Stay tuned to find out. Katherine Belisle is a registered holistic nutritionist and medical intuitive. She has a private practice and enjoys writing and teaching on a variety of topics related to natural health and healing. Contact her at info@ wise-bodies.com
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Lunch Hour Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga Studio with Sabu. all Levels welcome Ultimate Frisbee 12:00 PM Canada Games Center Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12. Box Lacrosse Drop-in 4:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School 668-2840 Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 1 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Activity Room Helen Dobrowolsky 668-3814 midnight@ northwestel.net A beginners tai chi chuan class focussing on the first section of the traditional Yang family 103 movement hand form Adult Biathlon Program 6:30 PM Biathalon Range Judy: 334-6726 or Vern 633-2297 Bhangra dance with Gurdeep 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre In the Wellness Studio. Polarettes Adult/Teen Drop-in 7:00 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 Whitehorse Badminton Club Adults 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School birdiebash@gmail. com Ring The Bell at front doors to join Yukon Amateur Boxing Association Training Sessions 7:00 PM Avalanche Combat Arts Centre. Jess 335-3831 Table Tennis Drop in 7:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary School. Dave 668-3358
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Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 2 6:00 PM Hidden Valley Elementary Gymnasium Pam Boyde 633-6034 ttntaiji@ pamboyde.ca This class focuses on the 2nd section of the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan hand form. Students should already know the first section Nia Technique 6:15 PM Yukon Arts Centre Susie Anne Bartsch 335-3442 In the studio(enter at back of the building).A combination of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts set to music. Roller Girls Free Skate and Fresh Meat 6:30 PM Christ the King Elementary School juniorderby@yukonrollergirls.ca Co-Ed Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary Soccer field Everybody is welcomed 336-0255 morrmic@hotmail.com Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Les Johns, 667-7349. New members welcome. Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM on Gray Mountain Road range; officers on duty. Traditional Yang Style Sabre Form 7:00 PM
Hidden Valley School Gymnasium Pam Boyde 633-6034 ttntaiji@pamboyde.ca An introductory tai chi weapon form that combines the smooth, easy movements of Tai Chi with the use of a sabre. Can be aerobic. Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 between the ages of 10-14.
Fridays
Moms and Kids Family Health and Recreation Program 10:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Erica 667-2693 All moms, grandmas, and kids under 8 are welcome to join us. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12 Strength & Conditioning for Snowboarders 5:30 PM Elijah Smith Gymnasium Head Coach, Mary Binsted 334-2944 mary@ snowboardyukon,com Registration required. Cardio Tennis Beginners 6:45 PM Canada Games Centre In the Flexihall. No class November 15 Punjabi Bhangra Dance 7:00 PM Family Literacy Centre Gurdeep 336-3344 a natural alternative to Cardio exercises, it requires energetic, rhythmic movements Whitehorse Badminton Club Adults 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School birdiebash@gmail. com Ring The Bell at front doors to join Salsa Yukon’s Latin Dance Classes Beginner 1 & 2 7:30 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio 335-0909 salsayukon@gmail.com Salsa Yukon’s Latin Dance Classes Intermediate 1 & 2 8:45 PM Leaping Feats Dance Studio 335-0909 salsayukon@gmail. com
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Tai Chi Practise 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Janet Maclachlan 633-5287 An open session to practise tai chi quan with other enthusiastic players. Everyone is welcome. Drop-in Yoga Class 10:00 AM 303 Hawkins Street 456-7123 All Levels welcome Ultimate Frisbee 6:00 PM Canada Games Center Kris 333-9393 Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Pat 668-4976. No experience needed. Drop-in Salsa and Merengue lessons 8:00 PM Leaping Feats 668-6517
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Archery For Youth: Ages 12 -18 Years 4:30 PM Takhini Elementary School At the gym. Please register before course starts Yoga In The Alpine “Level 2” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel.net. Instructor Erica. Yang Family Tai Chi Sword 6:00 PM Holy Family School Gymnasium Continued study of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 67 movement sword form from movement 39 Nia Technique 6:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Susie Anne Bartsch / 335-3442 In the studio(enter at back of the building).A combination of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts set to music. Yang-style Tai Chi 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room Laura Beattie 456-7609 A tai chi chuan class introducing the Yang-style form, suitable for beginners and for those who’d like to go back to beginner’s mind. Yang Family Tai Chi Push Hands 7:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Gymnasium Tai chi partner work to gain an understanding of the martial aspects of taijiquan & develop ting jing, listening skill Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Ron 456-2009. New members welcome.
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Frost to Frost... with Joan Norberg
Living on Farmer Time
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have always wondered why we need to adjust our clocks for daylight saving time here in the land of the Midnight Sun. It was originally adopted in Europe to extend the evening daylight hours during the summer months. Sure, it is necessary if we are to stay in sync with the rest of North America, however, it does not reflect our seasons very well. Here in the North we talk about living on Yukon Time, implying freedom from clocks and deadlines, and a more relaxed way of living. Our “rush hour” traffic isn’t anything compared to larger cities to the south. In the summer, our days don’t end at 6 p.m. because there is another five or six hours of daylight left to use. I was told once that Yukoners hibernate in the winter and party all summer. I think we just seem to live life a bit closer to the seasons because their changes are so extreme. It’s how I like to live. My son recently told me I live on farmer time. When I asked him to explain he said, “You don’t live according to the clock.” After thinking about it for a bit I realized how true this was. All summer we work and live according to what day it is rather than by a certain timeline. Thursdays are about the only day we are conscious of the clock – and that is only until the Fireweed Market has started. If the sun is up there is always something to do, and the sun seems to be always up in the midsummer. So does it really matter if I get up at 6 a.m. or 8 a.m.? Chances are I will still be doing something until the sun sets, or even later, if the situation demands it. This past June we had a boar staying on the farm who enjoyed breaking out of his pen at
As the climate changes around us I wonder how much difference we will see between the seasons and the calendar in the years to come. PHOTO: iStock
all hours of the night. On one occasion Al and I had to fix his pen just after midnight. Thankfully there was still daylight to work by. Our seeding and harvest times are determined not by a clock or calendar, but by how much sun and rain the garden has received. This year was the perfect example — with winter not losing it’s hold until well into May and the summer continuing well into October. We seemed to have about the same length of summer, just not during the usual months. As the climate changes around us I wonder how much difference we will see between the seasons and the calendar in the years to come. But with the flexibility of living on farmer time, or even Yukon time, we should be able to move and change with the times. Joan Norberg and her husband, Allan, run Grizzly Valley Farms. They grow an abundance of vegetables and raise pigs, chickens, and turkeys. Send her your questions at GrizzlyValleyFarms@hotmail. com.
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t’s been a long time since I was a child, but I clearly remember Coleman lights and stoves on my earliest family camping trips. These days Coleman produces various camping and outdoor equipment including canoes, coolers, tents, modern stoves, LED lights, and of course, old standbyes like lights and stoves, using either propane canisters or the traditional white-gas. Either fuel works well, but I prefer the older white-gas model because it seems easier to keep extra white-gas than it does to have an extra propane cylinder. Plus, white-gas can fuel both the lights and the stove, and in a pinch can be used carefully as a fire-starter. Both the lights and the stove need to be pumped to pressurize the fuel and this takes more effort when it is cold. The built-in pump system has a leather gasket that needs to be kept oiled to maintain the seal inside the pump tube (a small hole is provided for that purpose). However, other than routine cleaning, that is all the maintenance required. The cotton mantles in the lights are brittle, but are simple to replace and last a long time if the light is not handled roughly. Carrying the light in its original box or available metal case protects both the mantle and the glass globe. Be sure to let the lamp cool before storing it. Fuel is readily available in 4-litre cans and can be transferred to back-
packers’ fuel bottles. Be sure you take enough, plus a little extra to be safe. When filling either the stove or the lights, use a funnel with a fine mesh filter in it. The lights are available with one or two mantles and carrying a few extras is a good idea. Just be sure to choose the mantles designed for the light you are using. An add-on sparker is available for the light, but regular-length wooden matches are long enough to reach the mantle. Butane barbecue lighters work well for the stove or lights, but they always seem to be out of fuel. Both the stove and the lights radiate a lot of heat to warm the tent in cold weather, but adequate ventilation is essential to prevent possible asphyxiation. These lights and the stoves have been in use for well over half a century and are still very popular for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Many people have tried the newer high-tech gadgets and have come back to the old Coleman equipment because they are simple and dependable. 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 retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon.
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