Hiking “Winter Mountain”
When the girl-gang goes hiking, we like to do as little driving as possible. The girls live in town. I don’t. So, we try to […]
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Mountain elephants and buffalo eyes
It was the Christmas season in 2005 in Whitehorse and my two great-grandsons, Dakota and his younger brother Garrison, were visiting us during their Vancouver
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Living with Wildlife: Carol Coote
I was working at my desk when this deer family sauntered past my window and gave me a prime opportunity to enjoy their beautiful faces.
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The Art of Design
It is a busy Monday afternoon when Margriet and Al Aasman open their office for an interview. They are sitting in the meeting room where
Quilters Without Borders
“ We might be copyright , ” says May Gudmundson, laughing . A pin with the words I (heart) Quilts rests above her heart. “There’s
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Food Bank Superstar
Four years after she officially retired, Robyn Ward-Clark still pulls two shifts a week doing what she’s always done: working with people. Following 31 years
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Coffeehouse Folks
Twenty-five years ago, the Folk Society of Whitehorse (FSW) began as an event for people of all ages to enjoy. Today, it is on a
The Nutcracker Comes to Dawson
The Nutcracker is coming to Dawson City just in time for the holidays. The Northern Lights School of Dance in Whitehorse is staging the traditional
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Celebrating Local Books
Writing tends to be a pretty solitary activity, but with their books completed and published, nine Yukon authors are ready to celebrate. Mac’s Fireweed Books
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Donations Can Go a Long, Long Way
Making donations to charities in lieu of giving gifts has become common practice for many people. Large organizations such as Oxfam and UNICEF have seasonal
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Rocking to Roll: Gordie Tentrees plays benefit concert for Paralympic hopeful Jessica Frotten Dec. 1
Whitehorse resident Gordie Tentrees is giving back to the community that has supported him throughout his 10-year music career. On December 10, the blues-rock musician
The Saskatchewan Embassy Hosts a Grey Cup Party
In December 2010 I moved into my current residence on Normandy Road in Takhini. Joining me as roommates were Gavin Gardiner from Saskatoon and Jayden
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