Yukon Careers
Yukon Careers
Issue: 2018-07-11, PHOTO: WUY file photo/Alex Jegier
Paradise is ‘plugging in’
The Yukon’s annual electronic Paradise Music Festival is back and is set to take off July 27–29 at Kettley’s Canyon, at Marsh Lake. The Paradise Electronic Music Festival was born 13 years ago after festival founder, organizer and local DJ, Kevin... more
Jul. 11, 2018
Issue: 2018-07-11, PHOTO: James Weekes / courtesy of Iron Kingdom
Vancouver heavy metal band Iron Kingdom to play four Yukon shows this July
In the beginning, there was Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Motörhead, arguably the three most important bands in the history of metal music. The 1970s saw the rise of a dominant new scene, referred to as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, or... more
Jul. 11, 2018
Issue: 2018-07-04, PHOTO: Greg Runyan
Inspired by Place
Kristin Link is a visual artist based in McCarthy, Alaska, who works in natural history and science art. She creates interpretive signs and educational material about nature. She has a background in Environmental Studies and graduated from... more
Jul. 04, 2018
Issue: 2018-07-04, PHOTO: Becauseeditor via wikimedia commons
Banjo Sammy's lonesome ride
Sammy Shelor, 55, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, in the central Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina and southwestern Virginia, was literally born to play banjo on October 10, 1962. Both of his grandfathers were banjo pickers; and one... more
Jul. 04, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-20, PHOTO: Danny Macdonald
‘Beat the Heat’ with the XY Charlie Crew
Chad Thomas, manager of the XY Charlie Crew, is leading the development of top-level wildland fire professionals in the Yukon, for First Nations. Wildland fire management is an important part of our public safety services in the territory, and... more
Jun. 20, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-20, PHOTO: courtesy of Josh Winkler
From the California gold rush to the history of the Yukon
Josh Winkler´s work is no stranger to the Yukon. In 2016 his work was exhibited with two other artists at the Yukon Arts Centre; Cut Climb Conquer was the title of his exhibition. He used watercolour and printmaking to show the history of American... more
Jun. 20, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-13, PHOTO: courtesy of Lucie D and the Immortals
Lucie D and the Immortals
There is a new sound in town! On Thursday June 21, Lucie D and the Immortals will debut their new EP, Les Thèmes de la Vie (Themes of Life), from 7 to 9 p.m. at Baked Café. The new collaborative band consists of Lucie Desaulniers, as lead vocalist... more
Jun. 13, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-13, PHOTO: courtesy of BC/DC
BC/DC is back (not on Black, on Jarvis)
It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ’n’ roll, but British Columbia’s famed tribute act to legendary rockers AC/DC, aptly named BC/DC, is already there. Paying homage to a band that has inspired generations of musicians to learn to play... more
Jun. 13, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-06, PHOTO: Dan Davidson
The ODD Gallery showcases Tamika Knutson’s Skin
Tamika Knutson had not thought of carving out a career in art when she was in high school. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen grew up in Dawson and graduated from Robert Service School. After what she describes as a less-than-successful stint at an... more
Jun. 06, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-06, PHOTO: Erik Pinkerton
Play that funky music
Etienne Girard, bassist, songwriter and visionary for Major Funk and the Employment, is all enthusiasm as he lays out his plans for his band’s huge upcoming summer. “It’s been an impossible dream,” said Girard. “We’ve been working up towards this... more
Jun. 06, 2018
Issue: 2018-05-30, PHOTO: Cathie Archbould
Herbal passions
When Beverley Gray started her business, over 20 years ago, it began with filling a need for her own family. She was always looking for quality natural remedies for her two small kids, but found there just weren’t many around. Living in the bush... more
May 30, 2018
Issue: 2018-05-30, PHOTO: courtesy of GoNorth RV
A new home for GoNorth Whitehorse
“Summertime is RV time—for locals and tourists alike! Whether you want to rent an RV or you need your own unit repaired, GoNorth is proud to serve you,” said the new GoNorth branch manager, Keith Friendship. In 2012, GoNorth opened its first car... more
May 30, 2018
Issue: 2018-05-23, PHOTO: courtesy of Teslin Rocks Country
Are you ready for a good time? Love country rock?
On June 23 Teslin will again be hosting an electrifying country-rock concert called Teslin Rocks Country, featuring a slate of excellent contemporary Canadian country artists. Headlining the show will be two artists from from British Columbia:... more
May 23, 2018
