Grandma Clara Frost’s House Grandma’s house was made of logs. She never had electricity. She used a gaslamp. Grandma’s house had a cellar. Grandma’s house […]
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How I learned to do it Why would I ask you to do such a thing? Because your liver rocks and, according to Anthony William,
[one_half] Don’t be caught off guard by perimenopause My child just went to a sleepover and my husband wondered why all her friends’ parents seemed
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Cultured Fine Cheese has become a specialty shop that offers the necessary ingredients for a fabulous meal and the perfect snack.
Inside Didee’s Purse You’ll find his knife. You’ll find his Bible. You’ll find his matches. You’ll find his rope. You’ll find his pipe. You’ll find
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What is it that makes some of my younger olders so reluctant to admit they’re collecting their pension, qualify for the senior discount, or that they’re a member of the Golden Age Society, ElderActive, or Yukon Council on Aging? I think it’s ageism.
Older, but not out of it Read More »
Heraldry is a way for individuals, institutions and groups to identify themselves visually. Coats of arms tell personal stories about the people they represent.
Curious about coats of arms? Read More »
Growing up in Thailand gives someone an appreciation for food. Like in any culture that is food-centered, you learn from an early age to appreciate the composition of various dishes.
Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Bell Laosomboon Read More »
When we moved to the Yukon, nearly six years ago, one of the pictures from Takhini Hot Pools Hair Freezing Contest had gone viral and
Yukoner Brian Horton Joins the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices’ Expert Advisory Panel on Climate Adaptation Brian Horton, Manager of the Northern Climate ExChange, has
Helping Northerners Deal with the Realities of Climate Change Read More »
How many does your child have? [one_half] Ever wonder why some young people grow up without difficulty while others struggle? Think back to your childhood
There are 40 of them Read More »
It’s a small world, at least along one of its dimensions – the line between Canada and Spain. There I was in Spain a few months ago walking the Camino de Santiago, a 1200 year old pilgrimage route, and already I’d met an orthodontist from Ottawa and two retirees from Saskatoon who knew friends of mine.
The Canadian Armed Forces have a long history in the North (harking back to the Yukon Field Force in 1898), and JTFN is honoured to take part in YSR and celebrate Yukon Heritage Day events.
Honoured to participate Read More »
“When your Japanese lifetime is coming out, drink all the sake you want. Have a little bash.” This quote was made famous by spiritual teacher,
Eight different ways to experience rice wine Read More »
The Yukon Quest has been described as the hardest sled dog race in the world. Luckily the Yukon Quest organizers have created a series of events so the public can get involved with this iconic event without the risk of frostbite or sleep deprivation.
Here come the mushers Read More »
The 2020 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR) Festival promises to be more inclusive than ever. The much-loved Superstar competition will be replaced by Hunt for a Headliner, open to all, including comedians, dancers, singers and anybody else with an entertaining skill!
Yukon’s got talent! Read More »
Growing a beard that contends for the winning length in the “Old Growth” category of the Strength and Style competition takes years of preparation, literally.
The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre is the place to be this February. That’s where the majority of events are taking place for the 2020 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR).
The Chainsaw Chuck is just the beginning Read More »
What is in a definition, and what if a word is ill-defined? Have you ever told a joke that just seemed to go too far
On vices and vises Read More »
A favorite story by Johnnie Johns pf being trapped inside a moose and nearly freezing to death, told often at the Caribou Hotel in Caccross.
My favourite Johnnie Johns hunting story Read More »
Buckwheat Donahue arrived in Skagway from Colorado in the 1980s. “He made an immediate impact in the establishments on Broadway,” said William Brady, secretary of
Thoughts of vibrant flower gardens seem whimsical when it’s -42 C and snow covers any evidence of those gardens. But seed catalogues are starting to
Five perennials for the northern flower garden Read More »
The theme of this year’s Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous is local, community participation. With a theme like that, it makes sense that when designing the festival’s
Rendezvous struts its stuff Read More »
Dennis has a tale of crashing an old Elan skidoo into a cop car I was driving to work this morning when I saw snowmobile
Calgary snowmobile Read More »
One of the main ingredients of doing mindfulness successfully is to be able to focus so that your brain and body can slow and calm down allowing you to relax.
Stressed out? Try mindfulness – Part 2 Read More »
There are 2 approaches to improving the quality of life of individuals with dementia. Dementia friendly communities & community engagement..
Dementia and getting past the stigma, Part 2 Read More »
The Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) partners with Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and hosts entertaining skits, from the Sourdough Sams to live auction more expansive and exciting date packages.
Like a rhinestone Sam Read More »
They just like to play games They call each other names. Some of them look glad An’ some of them look mad. Their talk is
Didee & Didoo: Politics Read More »
On the cusp of 1999/2000, I was gainfully employed as cabinet communications advisor to the Yukon government. As such, I inhabited the inner circle of the territory’s premier, whom we still called Government Leader back then.
What should we think when decades and centuries turn? Read More »
More than 35 years ago, I was taught a simple meditation routine. I did not then or now completely understand the mechanics of the routine, but I did it daily for a year or so.
Stressed out? Try mindfulness – Part 1 Read More »
Dr. Andrew Kaegi lives in Whitehorse and he has dementia. Talking with Andrew and his wife, Susan Rae, it became clear that the impact of dementia on a person, as well as how each person initially reacts to the news, can vary greatly from one individual to the next.
Dementia and getting past the stigma, Part 1 Read More »
Wives Should Use Their Husband’s First Names Marion Schaefer should be Marion Esau. Debra Frost should be Debra Marvin. Brenda kaye should be Brenda Roger.
Wives Should Use Their Husband’s First Names Read More »
Yukon rivers all have currents, bends, gravel bars, log jams and usually decreasing water levels over the winter.
Ice fishing safety Read More »
The Thursday evening of the 2018 Easter long weekend was predicted to be perfect bluebird weather with warm temperatures. The snow had not been the best during the season, so it was time to come up with an adventure.
Spring snow-ventures Read More »
‘I jumped into cold water in the Yukon at -45.’ I figure it’s in line with ‘I used to have to walk two miles to school through waist deep snow, uphill both ways.’
The coldest pool party north of 60 Read More »
Christmas promises to be white as a Bing Crosby croons. As we Canadians hunker down for the Yuletide to come, let us raise a wassail bowl to the fact we don’t live in Iceland.
Trolls and ogresses for Christmas Read More »
In my fairly lengthy experience dealing with kids in and about outdoor activities, I have found that they are like sponges when it comes to
Time on the land – take a child with you Read More »
An axe. A wig. A bone. These are the three things people searched for most frequently on the City of Whitehorse’s What Goes Where waste app.
Heart your green cart Read More »
Let’s face it, some folks get really ramped up about the season of festive excess that descends upon us every December. For many of them (even
It’s beginning to look a lot like shopping Read More »
In many communities across Canada, all dogs must be inoculated with the rabies vaccine. It is not only wise to stop the spread of this deadly diseases to other animals, but to the protection of all people.
Vaxxing for canines – protecting your dog from rabies Read More »
When I began to walk my dog this morning, I noticed that she had a slight limp and was favouring her right front leg. I
The Christmas Bird Count is part of an international citizen science program for monitoring and conserving birds.
Christmas bird counts are fun for kids too Read More »
As long as I remember, I’ve travelled throughout the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Coast with my dad. We travelled all over during different seasons hunting or trapping different animals.
Part 1 of 2 One of the more common errors made by someone young or otherwise inexperienced in selecting a knife is to buy something
The magic of the 12 Days of Christmas Market, featuring unique crafts and festive cheer in The Yukon December 2019
Twelve days of holiday cheer Read More »
With just over 100 days to go until the 2020 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) kick off in Whitehorse on March 15, the drive for volunteers
Volunteers essential to success of 2020 Arctic Winter Games Read More »
It was 7 a.m. on a Sunday in late January. We put all the ski touring equipment in the car while trying to simultaneously keep
Feather adventures Read More »
Josephine explores where people started giving up their circus Send in the … elephants. I can’t help it; as a little girl I disliked clowns.
Ken starts talking about pushing up… mushrooms Never, in any previous column, have I considered the need to provide a trigger warning. Regular visitors to
In the right sauce, mine could be a corpus delicious Read More »
There are many canoe paddles on the market today, made in many styles, of many materials. The key to buying one to fit you personally
The perfect canoe paddle Read More »
This morning, Kyle showed up with his bulging leather tool belt, his cordless shop vacuum, and a clutch of 16x25x1 furnace filters. It’s one of
In praise of those who actually know what they’re doing Read More »
At She/Ze, Vicki Saunders will take attendees on a journey of shifting our mindset with her mantra: “everything’s broken, what a great time to be
Everything is broken, what a great time to be alive Read More »
Murray is seen here as a young conservation officer in Ontario In the autumn of one’s life, one often sits back in the easy chair
The life of a conservation officer Read More »
Part 1 of 2 Different knives are for different purposes, so peeling potatoes is not as easy with a Leatherman as it is with a
Like most, I used to just take the butterfly for granted. Like most, I never gave it a thought other than that it was nice
The unknown life of a butterfly Read More »
After scraping to survive the half marathon on Skiathos and then eating and drinking my way through Greece, I approached the Oct. 5 run on Santorini with some hesitation.
Running on a postcard Read More »
As a musician, you put yourself out there in the public and you have to be ready to appease your fans. That means answering questions
Deals with the Anaatquuq Read More »
Awkwardness and vulnerability: uncomfortable and unwanted. Embraced, they can have a great impact. Maureen Johnstone, leadership coach.
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Read More »
Even after a year of operating in downtown Whitehorse, Eddie Rideout, co-owner of Wayfarer Oyster House, stresses that his restaurant does more than just oysters.
A pearl formed in these oysters Read More »
I turned 70 this year. I’m pondering what this means. At 55 and 60, various senior discounts kicked in and it seemed kind of fun.
The area around Telegraph Creek is in the northern cordillera volcanic province. Extensive volcanic activity affected the Tahltan people.
Telegraph Creek area Read More »
Based on their 107 regular season wins, the Astros should meet the Nationals in the 2019 World Series. Yes, the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners
2019 World Series Primer Read More »
Zero may be nothing in the world of math, but in weather the significance of this integer is amazing. October is a good time to
Much ado about nothing Read More »
When the aspen and willow are sporting their rich reds and yellows, some of the most scenic landscapes can be found in our backyard and
I had cataract surgery; you know, where they pop out your lens and pop in a new and improved one. Out with the old, in
Here’s mud in your eye… Read More »
There are two sides to every story, sometimes more. Entry-level journalism students are taught, ad nauseum, by wizened old editors to strive to present both,
The Joy of Northern Kleptoparasiticpredation Read More »
Looking west – that hill cuts an hour off an hour of direct sunlight every fall There’s a significant date that is fast approaching. No,
Time marches on, but backwards sometimes Read More »
There is an old saying, “I can’t see for looking.” That could be very true when it comes to actually seeing a “walking stick.” The
Walking stick – what you see, but don’t see Read More »
I love my cellphone. Let me rephrase that. I am addicted to my cellphone. I’m enslaved by it. In its absence, I feel abandoned, disoriented,
Something’s missing, but I don’t know what Read More »
I was certain of my ability to casually run and enjoy the 21-kilometre Skiathos Trail Race, taking photos and enjoying the morning. Reality, however, can be a jarring experience…
That’s not a trail, that’s a goat path Read More »
Walking past the library on a recent Friday evening, we passed a young woman pushing a stroller with a very young occupant. The baby was
Literacy is one of the best gifts you can give Read More »
Part 3 of 3 – West Kelowna and Kelowna Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the
Discover the Okanagan Read More »
With a little know-how and little or no tools, a snow shelter can save your life. It will amaze you how warm you are inside a snow structure.
Snow can keep you warm Read More »
Photos from our hike at Fish Lake. Great time with the kids! We did the hike to the top of the mountain and back in
Yukon See It Here – Bryan Sylvestre Read More »
Norman Mervyn Barrington-Foote is bringing his own unique combination of music, comedy and puppetry to Whitehorse for a Halloween-themed show on Oct. 10, 2019 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Music, costumes and Halloween are all part of Ready, Set, Howl.
Ready, Set, Howl will visit Whitehorse for a show on Oct 10 Read More »
Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the world, according to Huffington Post and I had to
Discover the Okanagan Read More »
Back in the early 1970s I wrote a monthly outdoors column for an Ontario outdoors magazine. One evening, after a day spent hunting moose, we pulled
The history of the canoe Read More »
Whitehorse 2020 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) was cancelled due to COVID, but the mascot Däch’äw’s landed well with Air North.
Larry has some tips to keep your boat trailer, and boat, moving I frequently see trailered boats with the outboard in the “down” position. This
Boat trailering suggestions Read More »
How was your summer? That seems to be the question Yukoners ask each other at this time of year. Along with recounting various adventures, most
How was Your Summer? Read More »
Face it–the baby boomers are aging. Are Whitehorse and other Yukon communities ready for the growing aging population? Oct. 1 is the International Day of
Moving toward age-friendly communities Read More »
Adventure therapy is designed to enhance the support work done in the health, mental health, education, justice and related human service fields. The 7th Canadian
Get healthy, get outside Read More »
This year’s Teddy Bear Clinic will feature some new experiences for children and families. Karen Forward, Yukon Hospital Foundation president, said she and the staff
Check-ups for stuffed noses (and arms, legs and bellies) Read More »
Part 1 of 3 Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the world, according to the Huffington
Discover the Okanagan Read More »
I remember it like it was yesterday–sweaty palms, standing in front of a huge crowd (that was likely only about 50 people) at the Unicity
A Terry Fox story – how a Canadian hero was a common thread in my life Read More »
Shigwitrit gwidal My Working Tools Ai shi’ii I have snowshoesDii k’ee shi’ii I have a gunSrii shi’ii I have a knifeVah troo tr’it’ii shi’ii I have a sawGwik’ih shi’ii I
Let’s Learn Gwich’in: My working tools Read More »
My fondest memory of Mexico is the availability of fresh coconut water. In the mornings, I went out to get a fresh coconut off the tree.
I arrived in Inuvik for the first time in early July 1972. What first struck me as I toured the town was A) the 24
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon (FASSY) is marking International Fetal Acohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day on Sept. 9 with a barbecue lunch
Helping prevent FASD Read More »
I was back home in Inuvik this summer and I took the opportunity to drive to Tuk for the first time. It always hits close
A Tuk load of memories Read More »
When I accepted the call to become the ordained minister at Whitehorse United Church, I was living in rural New Brunswick. That was 10 years
Whether you’re into fishing or not, now is a great time to pack up the car and head to Haines to check out the salmon run. At this time of year, the rivers around the small Alaskan town are spotted with a waders-clad population, all hoping to reel in something tasty.
The pinks are running Read More »
Part 2 of 2: Showing the delights of why we choose to live in the middle of nowhere Day 2 We awoke to a ferry
Friends discover Yukon Read More »
What do mushrooms, squirrels, Kokanee salmon, a salt lake and elk have in common? They’re all things you can see in the upcoming Wild Discoveries
Wildlife viewing program offers free nature walks and talks Read More »
When you tell your friends and family that you’ve finally found the place you want to settle, they get a little excited. I mean, after
Friends discover Yukon Read More »
Cardboard boat competitions around North America challenge the engineering and construction skills of participants. Skills Canada is hosting a cardboard boat competition as part of
Soggy bottom boats Read More »
Are you keen on learning about drama, circus, dance or crafting? The Augusto Children’s Festival features a diverse group of workshops, with a roster that
Three days of family fun Read More »
The average reader may be surprised to learn that disc golf tournaments even exist. Indeed, many people are still unfamiliar with the bastard cousin of traditional ball golf.
My tattoo is in honour of my sweet little sister, Sara, who left us much too soon. She loved butterflies. This is a daily reminder
Tattoo You: Kelly Lemoine Read More »
I’m not a real connoisseur of fine dining, but I do enjoy trying out new tastes and exploring local foods, especially when I’m travelling. Portugal
A tasting tour of Portugal Read More »
