In 1898, Ione Christensen’s great-grandfather and his four sons hiked the Chilkoot Trail on their way to find fortune in the Klondike gold fields. Over her lifetime, Christensen, who recently turned 86, has spent a lot of time on the historic trail herself.
In the footsteps of her great-grandfather Read More »
After considerable thought, I can’t come up with any similarity between black bears and pike except that a lot of people won’t eat either. That is sad, as both are delicious and easy to prepare.
Black bears and pike Read More »
In the delta, March meant one thing—muskrat trapping season was open. And trapped muskrat pelts fetched damned near $2.50 apiece back in 1976.
Celebrating Neurodiversity – Autism Spectrum Disorder [one_half] Just like no two snowflakes are alike, no two people—and no two brains—are alike. What do the following
April is Autism Awareness Month Read More »
For every Yukoner who has ever felt intimidated by a new recipe or technique in the kitchen Chef Catherine (Cat) McInroy is here to help. She is the owner/operator of the only privately-owned culinary education centre in the Canadian North.
Bringing the world of the culinary arts to Yukoners Read More »
A kidney for the giving. I was semi-retired, had the time and, I hoped, the health. I figured why not try to help out?
Sticking together, even when you’re not Read More »
Ginny and her husband, Grant, are in their mid to late sixties and have three adult sons – Danny, Kevin and Sean. Acquiring anything new, let alone two puppies requiring toilet and other training, was not something many couples in their age category were signing up for.
Ginny’s ‘Boys’ – the k9 ones! Read More »
We rely on our brains, but how much do we know about them and their inner workings? Seeing your own brain when a doctor illuminates an X-ray is not an experience one may ever forget, especially if the doctor points to it.
Seeing your own brain Read More »
I know computers and have taught school students the miracles of manipulating music and noise with software. I could turn my stories into podcasts!
Podcasting for fun and fortune Read More »
You’re excited for the arrival of your new pup. You have all the necessary, and maybe some unnecessary, gear. Here are seven tips to help your pup settle in for the first three days.
Seven tips for bringing home a new pup Read More »
Meet Lowell Tait: heavy duty equipment, truck and transport technician
Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Lowell Tait Read More »
The most annoying thing about being fully dressed to walk outside at -45 degrees Celsius is that I can’t see my feet.
Dawson in the deep freeze Read More »
On a cold day, cuddled up under blankets, this is the perfect escapism to enjoy with some loved ones.
Gravlax, just a few ingredients and some patience and you’ve got a beautiful cured salmon that will impress any guest.
Five Spice rubbed Gravlax Read More »
Whitehorse resident Kimie Izawa is an aurora enthusiast who takes pictures of the Northen Lights as long as time allows and thinks that the Yukon, especially Tombstone Territorial Park, is one of the best places for aurora viewing.
Yukon See It Here: Kimie Izawa Read More »
