Summer Salads
With summer’s arrival in the North (thank goodness it is finally here) come picnics and pot luck BBQs. Having a salad or two to make […]
Figure Study
BY TARA McCARTHY From the sprawling mountains to the vibrant blue lakes and autumn hues, the Yukon’s natural side has been well documented by a
Beer From a Wide-Open Space
Marketing beer is fun. When you have a product that so many people enjoy and you are told to “Go sell this!” you can have
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Didee & Didoo – Poem “The Bushman”
The Bushman The Brushman had a lonely life, so he went out lookin’ for a wife. He built a birchbark canoe, a canoe built for
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These Comedians are Ready for the Big Time
Deep down in the cockles of my President’s Choice Deluxe White Cheddar macaroni and cheese clogged heart, there’s a yearning for some recognition. But not
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Veggies Like a Warm Bed
If you haven’t planted your garden, now is definitely the time to get growing. Remember to plant your seeds — such as carrots, beets and
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Barbecued Buffalo Burgers
BBQ season is upon us and Buffalo Burgers are a great way to get started. Looking for something different to throw on the grill, a
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We Always Get the Community We Deserve
It’s been a little while and, I have to admit, I’ve had my first ever writer’s block. It wasn’t so much WHAT to say, because
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Sleeping Babies
The babies sat in the driveway, tarped over, covered in snow half-melted in the April sun. I brushed them off, to let the sun begin
Stones with Rare Integrity
The Black Muse guards the entrance to James Kirby’s solo Yukon Arts Centre show, Psyche: A Journey to the Source.
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Thine Art
Sonnet 1 The grace of she who moves like silken water, her feet the slaves to wild demanding beats. The master of motion and most
Creature Comforts
Family camping is like the third evolution of camping (after being taken out to Algonquin Park with my parents) … at least it is for
Happiness on Both Ends of the Leash
“What sort of dog would you like?” There were so many to choose from: small, medium and large dogs, short and long-haired dogs, quiet dogs
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Stretch
Active isolated stretching, PNF stretching, contract-relax stretching, facilitated stretching, ballistic stretching, stretching to increase flexibility, stretching to increase power, stretching for relaxation … there are
The Neptune Streamer
The Neptune Streamer was originally used for large brook trout in Labrador. Since its inception, it has also been used successfully for numerous other species.
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“Oh the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss.”
BY TARA McCARTHY Walking through the doors to the auditorium is like travelling into a world of storybook proportions – the air is filled with
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Feeling the Light
It’s taken 20 years, but Gary Bailie has light burnt into his soul. With a background of lighting up thousands of different shows, Bailie has
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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Kelly Bowers Has Found the Words
Kelly Bowers recently shared her writing with the public for the first time. Bowers, 16, has always enjoyed writing as a hobby, but she is
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Story of the Three Sons and a Pot of Water
There is an old story I read many years ago. I will do my best to retell it: A sword master was visited by an
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Atlin is Great for Young Explorers
We drove down to Atlin for the May long weekend for some family time. Atlin is one of my favourite getaway places. The town is
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MAD kids break the stereotypes
Are you worried about the state of our youth today? I have a cure for you. It is something that works for me every time:
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To Prop or Not to Prop
In the early 70s, when I began Hatha Yoga at the local Whitehorse YWCA, using props was not an option. We all bumbled as long
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Free Rides On That ‘Other’ Train
I’m sure that most of you are aware of the little yellow trolley that chugs along the waterfront every summer. But what you may not
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Endless Possibilities for Yukon Kayak Fishing
Christmas has come early for me. I have invested in a brand, spanking, new fishing kayak. I’ve tried and owned all kinds of watercrafts for
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