Teaching Proper Soccer at a Young Age
“What do you put on your pizza?” asks Spencer Rich, addressing the dozen or so budding young soccer players that have come out to the […]
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Hoops And Humour
Lawyers, lumberjacks, Moms, party-girls … the list of women being extended an invitation to play in the Whitehorse Women’s Basketball League this season is an
Staking Your Coffee Claim
I like coffee. I might, dare I say, even love it. “How sweet coffee tastes! Lovlier than a thousand kisses, sweeter than Muscatel wine!”~ Johann
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Keeping the Hope Alive
BY GEORGE MARATOS In March 1977, a young 18-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C. had his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being
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From Broom Handles to Beijing
Fifteen years ago, a young Yukon girl, armed with just an old broom handle, would relentlessly practise her weightlifting technique and form. A member of
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Yukon Selects To Play For Alaska State Championship
BY GEORGE MARATOS Jake Hanson displays a soft smile as he speaks about the Yukon side he is taking to Wasilla, Alaska next month for
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Plenty of Changes for Whitehorse Men’s Soccer League
BY GEORGE MARATOS Another Whitehorse men’s soccer league is underway in the capital city this summer and, for 2008, there are some noticeable changes. For
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70ish Teams Vying For Dustball Crown
It is no surprise George Arcand, executive director of Softball Yukon, is busy when called at his Whitehorse office. “I’m just putting together the schedule
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Locals to Organize Dome Run
The Air North Midnight Dome Race is set to go July 19. The Saturday morning sprint that begins in front of the Palace Grand in
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Ladies Take to the Tee for Special Olympics
BY GEORGE MARATOS On July 4, 48 female golfers will hit the links at Meadow Lakes Golf Resort to take part in the inaugural Women’s
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World’s Best in Whitehorse
They have travelled from all over the world to the Yukon to participate in the 8th ISF Junior World Fast Pitch Championship. The 12 teams
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The Untimely Demise of Volcanic Joe
BY GEORGE MARATOS The pink roses fell gently from Miles Canyon Bridge and the ashes soon followed. Scattered from an empty case of 12-year-old Glenfiddich
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10th River Quest Biggest Yet
BY GEORGE MARATOS It starts with a boisterous sprint down Main Street in Whitehorse and ends with an arduous paddle to the finish in Dawson
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Kluane Chilkat: Grizzlies and Seniors and Rain (oh my!)
The bike relay that begins June 21 from Haines Junction consists of more than 1,000 cyclists, 225 teams and close to 300 volunteers. For me,
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Lifting Her Way to Beijing
“My legs I guess.” That is Jeanne Lassen’s response when asked if she has any good luck charms she attributes to her on-going success in
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Best of Both Musical Worlds
Alsek Music Festival, featuring some of the north’s most recognized music acts, will kick things off June 6 to 8.
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Rapping for Literacy
BY GEORGE MARATOS Jonathan Torrens may be best known by Canadians for his character “J-Roc”, the foul-mouthed trailer park rapping mama’s boy he portrays on
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Arts in the Park Returns for Year 12
Steve Slade has been the self-described “Jack of all Trades” with Arts in the Park since its inaugural season.
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Painting ‘The Entire City’
BY GEORGE MARATOS John Boivin‘s passion for his art is easily observed as he speaks about his latest works over lunch at a Whitehorse café. His
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Hey, Hi, Hello … I’m a Yukoner
“Hello, my name is George … and I nod my head.” I thought I should confess that right away and get it out in the
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A Brother’s Bond
As cross-country skier Gary Chaplin walked through the arrival gates at Whitehorse International Airport last month, gold, silver and bronze medals hanging around his neck and bagpipes playing, it was hard to determine who was more proud: Garry himself or his older brother.
Singing His Heart Out
BY GEORGE MARATOS He has sung with the Whitehorse Community Choir, played the role of a southern preacher in Dark of the Moon and most
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