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Yukon’s Own ‘Game of Thrones’

Yukoners have been using the outhouses for a long-time. Sometimes they even race them. But whether they are made of old wood…

Milo the dog

Dog Culture: Milo

Milo, always young at heart, loved walking the Whitehorse trails at any temperature. She always led the way…

would poop here again

A bathroom review: Yukon see it here.

A bathroom review for City of Whitehorse Councilor Ted Laking, after he spotted one of her similar pieces at her mom’s workplace.

Yukon Photography: Ice fog rising

The morning sun backlit the ice fog rising from the open water in the marshlands on Fish Lake Road. Photos taken with a Nikon D7200

Eric The Red

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Brain Freeze Fox Taking in the Ice Fog

Beautiful fox having a drink from the Yukon River at -37 degrees. It took a drink, waited for the brain freeze to stop and then took another.

Canada Jays love their kibble!

The Canada Jays love their kibble!
They are especially happy when I keep them company while they eat it.

Photography: Fish Lake Rd. Marshlands

The morning sun back lit the ice fog rising from the open water in the marsh lands on Fish Lake Road during our recent -40 cold snap.  

Wildlife photos: Boreal chickadees

We have a family of four Boreal chickadees that spend their days travelling between our feeders and the nearby trees. They seem to love peanuts best, especially when it gets real cold.  Photos taken by Steve Wilson with a Nikon D7200. 

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

There are a lot of eagles at the Whitehorse Landfill. I photographed an adult and juvenile perched near the entrance. Camera: Nikon D7200

Dog Culture: Copycat!

My dog Finlee AND cat Jebediah. They sleep that way a lot. Submit your pet photos to What’s Up Yukon and see them in our paper too.

Sophie at the Humane Society

Sophie makes a Humane Society donation

Sophie Stuart, age 7, saw in What’s Up Yukon that the Humane Society needed donations. She sold some of her toys and donate the proceeds.

Yukon See It Here: Staycation

A staycation for me, my wife and friends at Southern Lake Resorts. Snowshoeing along a beautiful trail.  

moon in the sky

Yukon see it here

Submitted by Michele Clark: Downtown Whitehorse, where I live. I discovered the spooky “face” in the clouds, illuminated by the moon.

Dog Culture – Milo

A Yukon Mutt!In a lake, in the grass or lounging by  campfires, Milo loves it all. You can submit pet pics to What’s Up Yukon too.

Yukon See It Here – Christine Burke

I was up on the airport bluff to see a Condor airplane land in Whitehorse. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.

Yukon’s Best Friend: Sundance

This is Sundance!“This one big enough mom? It’s kinda heavy.” Submit your Yukon dog photo to What’s Up Yukon too.

For the love of dog, leash up!

Having dogs off-leash in the great outdoors can ruin a good time—for wildlife, dogs and the humans who love them both.

Starting off on the right foot.

Starting off on the right foot

Walking, hiking or backpacking is one of the most uncomplicated ways to connect with the natural world.

My Dearest 2020 Baby

My Dearest 2020 Baby

A mother’s open letter to her baby born in the midst of the Pandemic.

Yukon’s Best Friend Sally

Yukon’s Best Friend Sally

Yukon’s Best Friend Sally. The size of the stick has nothing on trudging through deep snow to get it! Submit your Yukon dog photo

Yukon Swallow and Bats on Farmlands

For the past two years, Maria Leung and team have been studying a few swallow species in and around farmlands in Yukon, namely Barn Swallow, Bank Swallow, Rusty Blackbird, and Little Brown Bat, with the support of local farmers and landowners.

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

There was lots of swan activity at the Quartz Road wetland on October 17, 2019. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife.

Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson

Lorne Mountain shining in the afternoon sun as seen from Annie Lake Road. Photo taken with a Nikon D7200. [box] Hello Loyal What’s Up Yukon Readers,  We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected][/box]

Dress Local

Audrey Levesque is the creator and maker of Made by Auds. She designs, cuts and sews her small garment collection from a room in a Gold rush-era hotel in Dawson City.

Textile recycling bin

Fashion Forward

Progressive designs, by Scott Dudiak Scott Dudiak is the program coordinator for Zero Waste Yukon Milan, Paris, New York … Whitehorse? That’s right, for another year the Rendezvous Fashion show exhibited the creative garment designs of Yukoners. Channelling their inner Alexander McQueen, this year all designs were made from used, repurposed, or waste materials. Rather …

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Yukon’s Best Friend: Arrow

Yukon’s Best Friend: Arrow doesn’t let her small size stop her from showing off! Submit your Yukon dog photo too.

Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson

The morning sun back lit the ice fog rising from the open water in the marsh lands on Fish Lake Road during our recent -40 cold snap. Photos taken with a Nikon D7200. [box] Hello Loyal What’s Up Yukon Readers,  We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a …

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Dog Culture – Juma

Yukon’s Best Friend: Juma’s stick stash from our walks behind Takhini North

A house you can finally afford

Artists Jared Klok and Bennie Allain collaborated on their sculpture “A House You Can Finally Afford.” It was displayed as part of the Riverside Arts Festival.

Yukon See It Here: Steve Wilson

The SS Klondike was doing its best to be seen through the ice fog rising from the Yukon River during our -40 cold snap in January.

Yukon’s Best Friend: Yabby Doo

Yukon Dog Culture: Yabby Doo and her best friend play dress up. Submit your Yukon dog photo to What’s Up Yukon too.

Yukon See It Here: Tamara Neely

A spooky house in Riverdale where we went trick or treating on Halloween Submitted by Tamara Neely [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Roxy

Yukon’s Best Friend: ‘This getting old shtick, is going to the dogs!  Photo submitted by Julie D. Mitchell [box] Submit your digital photo (don’t forget a photo credit), name of the dog and their person, and a caption of 15 words or less to: [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife – Peter White

Photo of a red fox walking along the road leading to Fossil Point. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife.

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson Coyote on Fish Lake Road

I saw this very frosty looking Coyote on Fish Lake Road on January 4, 2020. It looks like snow sticks to Coyote fur at -30! Steve Wilson Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera …

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Yukon See It Here: Kimie Izawa

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: Liam Cowan

The northern lights danced briefly in the Kluane Lake area before the clouds rolled in on February 5th, 2020.  Photo: Liam Cowan [box] Hello Loyal What’s Up Yukon Readers,  We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

A small flock of Eurasian Collared Doves showed up in downtown Whitehorse at the end of November. They are not seen around Whitehorse very often. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you …

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Yukon See It Here – Northwestel Challenge

As part of their 40th anniversary celebration, Northwestel hosted their 2019 directory recycling challenge winners from Yukon Montessori School. The winning students first learned the ropes in ‘Rawk Camp’ with Speed Control, then performing alongside the band in front of their families and friends for a private concert at MacBride Museum of Yukon History. Photos: …

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Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

I never expected to see a (winter) spider walking, albeit very slowly, across our driveway on November 20, 2019. Camera: Nikon P1000 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here: Brenda Hummeny

I took these photos of Yukon hiking life during the winter on December 2, 2019. [box]We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to <a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a>[/box]

Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson

I grabbed these sparkling photos in March 2018. Hey Rihanna, come to the Yukon! We have “Diamonds in the Snow!”  Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Reisha Turpin

I took these photos in June while on an early Sunday morning walk along the Yukon River path in downtown Whitehorse. I spent a week visiting Whitehorse and absolutely loved my encounters with wildlife awhile enjoy the natural beauty of this destination. Camera: iPhone [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. …

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Yukon See It Here: Steve Wilson

Spectacular sunrise over Montana Mountain in Carcross. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

This family of foxes are loose in the Preserve; they just seem to like it there. I suspect it is because of all the Arctic Ground Squirrels living there.

Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson

This is what a sunrise over the Yukon River looks like. The open water creates this steam when temperatures hit -30o. These photos were taken on Feb, 16, 2019, from the SS Klondike parking lot. Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with …

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Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

    This young belted kingfisher is trying to convince its parent that it was mealtime at Annie Lake. The reason its beak is always open is because it never stopped squawking. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s …

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Dog (and Cat) Culture – Kerri Scholz

Those crazy pets tried to help pack the camper. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send us photos of Yukon dogs and their people![/box]

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

A black-faced, cinnamon, black bear with very long ears seen crossing the road in southern Yukon on June 15th. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Robert Stitt

Here is Meeka Mike, a Canadian Eskimo Dog from Churchill, Manitoba, out for a stroll in her new home in the Yukon. The second photo is Meeka Mike and all grown up a year later. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without …

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Yukon See It Here – Charun Stone

This is a photo of the northern lights over Frances Lake that I took back in September. (Naturally Charun on Facebook) [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

Tree Swallow feeding its babies at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve June 28, 2019 Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson

I captured these beautiful autumn colours at Lewes Lake. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

A big, beautiful muskox shedding its winter fur at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, June 2019. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Celebrate Local Food – October 2019

This month’s Local Food Promotion winner is… Cindy Breitkreutz This is a Kugel made with local carrots, eggs and wild mushrooms (agaricus and oyster). So tasty!

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

    A family of Horned Grebes having breakfastat the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Celebrate Local Food – September 2019

This month’s Local Food Promotion winner is… Sylwia Motała Saskatoon Berry Cake To make this beautiful Saskatoon Berry cake she used delicious antioxidant-rich berries grown in her front yard. The cake is covered with a homemade Saskatoon Berry chocolate sauce and fresh berries. And we have to love her email tag/quote: Life is uncertain; eat …

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Yukon See It Here – Jonny Wilkie

Jonny Wilkie shares some 1930s-era Fords that are still kicking around the Klondike. Jonny Wilkie (Lost Klondike Photography) [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Donald Graham

Although my daughter’s dog, Sadie, and my dog, Watson, did not live in the same house, they were always good buddies on the bush and mountain trails. This photo was taken June 10th, 2013 at one of their favourite spots when they were both young whippersnappers in their prime. I don’t think either one was …

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Dog Culture – Amy Kenny

Memphis is a beagle/basset mixwho, at more than 14 years of age,still enjoys a day at the spa. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send us photos of Yukon dogs and their people![/box]

Living With Wildlife – Murray Martin

Birds who flock together, stay together. It’s feeding time at the Martin household … for the birds, that is. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife – Annie Veilleux

I saw this incredible eagle at Marsh Lake who was looking at me with a very intense look.  Camera: Nikon D5200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Celebrate Local Food – August 2019

This month’s Local Food Promotion winner is… Jeszika Jeszika, has sent us many many photos simply loving Yukon grown and raised foods

Yukon See It Here – Jess Young

Brilliant fireweed. Fireweed is Yukon’s official flower and shares some brilliant colours. [box]We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected][/box]

Tattoo You: Kelly Lemoine

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 of how much she meant to me. She will always be on my arm and in my heart. [box]Do you have a tattoo that is important to you? Is it …

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Living With Wildlife

Driving to the fish ladder, I noticed something orange out of the corner of my eye. There was a mother fox with her 7 babies (kits) sitting on a driveway. They were everywhere! It looked like they were living in somebody’s yard. I ended up walking across the street to where they were hanging out, …

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Dog Culture – Steve Wilson

Lulu may be the smallest dog in the Yukon, but she is all Yukon. At a whopping five pounds, deaf and toothless, her bark is literally worse than her bite! We recently had some added excitement on our evening walk when we encountered a fox coming up our driveway as we were leaving. When Lulu …

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Celebrate Local Food – July 2019

This month’s Local Food Promotion winners are… Chris Potvin & Sara Nielsen The couple tried out Dennis Zimmerman’s recipe p.148 in The Boreal Gourmet, our locally loved recipe bible. Delicious pickled pike on mayo with pepper and sunflower sprouts planted by the birds in their yard. Their July prizes: YBAR Meats Horse Haven Farms $50 …

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Dog Culture – Chris Morgan

These were taken on the way to Sugills Landing in Skagway. My pal Chaplin, the black and white Alaskan husky, and Honey, the brown and white mix, had fun exploring.  [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of …

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Yukon See It Here: Jonny Wilkie

A vintage Yukon licence plate collection Submitted by Klondike Lost Photography (Jonny Wilkie) [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Steve Wilson

Even the dogs put on their finest for the 2019 Yukon Pride parade. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson

A nice flock of Redpolls visited us in February and hung around until the snow began to melt. Camera: Nikon D7200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Annie Veilleux

I took this photo of a beautiful grizzly at Marsh Lake, in September last year. Camera: Nikon D5200 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

DOG CULTURE – Ben Craigen

Six-month old Murphy enjoyed his first “snowless” adventure on Nares Mountain, near Carcross. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Living with Wildlife – Christine Burke

I took these photos at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve on Friday March 18, 2019. Camera: iPhone 8 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here: Shauna MacLean

Life if the Yukon with those box-store parking lot ravens. I think he wanted my attention. I took many more pictures of him, but this is my favourite. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you …

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Yukon See It Here – Jonny Wilkie

Placer mining on Bonanza Creek (above) The Yukon Ditch pipeline bridge at Bear Creek National Historic Site near Dawson City. It carried water from The Twelve River to the hydraulic mining operations on Bonanza Creek. It last carried water in 1933 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution …

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DOG CULTURE – Matt Cook

Matt Cook shared this photo of three-month old Pumpkin, a bear dog cross, on the day he adopted her. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

These photos are Arctic ground squirrels we saw while walking on a trail at Fish Lake in August. Camera: Nikon Coolpix L840 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Jessica Pumphrey

This is Gertie, a mastiff/Anatolian shepherd mix I adopted from the Mae Bachur Humane Society on my birthday this past July. We hiked up the Sam McGee trail. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]

Living With Wildlife: Doug Spencer

This fox decided to take an afternoon nap on my shed on New Year’s Day. After the 45-minute nap, the fox stretched with a big yawn. My camera and lens combo allowed for the close-up images, yet from a safe distance.  Camera: Nikon D7500 with 200-500mm lens [box] We invite you to share your photos of …

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Living with Wildlife – Chris Morgan

I caught this fox sitting contently on the SS Tutshi while watching my dog in Carcross [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Annie Veilleux

I took this picture of a beautiful red fox, in Porter Creek, on October 30. Camera: Nikon D5200 camera [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Travis Friesen

A fox out for an evening pizza picnic [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Celebrate Local Food – April 2019

This month’s Local Food Promotion winner is… Mary Holozubiec Mary wrote: The Yukon just may very well be the kale capital of Canada. Kale is not just for chips anymore. You can put in smoothies, salads, spanakopita,soups, quiches, and frittatas. The sky is the limit. Here is one of her favorite recipes for KALE QUINOA …

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Yukon See It Here: Atticus Baker

Almost every weekend I wake up early just to go skiing. I love skiing. I love storming down steep hills, hitting big jumps and experiencing the feeling of that smooth landing … though I don’t always land the big jumps. I also like racing through the trees and flowing with the trail, no wind blowing against …

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Yukon See It Here – Murray Martin

Scenic Whitehorse was a “Winter Wonderland” as we walked along the shore of the Yukon River towards the S.S. Klondike. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

It’s always a pleasant surprise when some crossbills come to visit our deck in Golden Horn. Camera: Nikon Coolpix L840 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

It was very cool to see one of the Robert Service Way eagles out soaking up some sunshine on Friday, Feb. 8 Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to …

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Dog Culture – Kealan Campbell

I took this photo of Frost while we were on a walk overlooking the downtown on the escarpment [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Dog Culture – Kristen Stewart

Almost 3-year-old Winston is not your typical Yukon pup. Though born in Ontario, he has been living up north since he was only four months old. His “Northern Lights” collar is a celebration of this amazing territory. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the …

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Yukon See It Here – Murray Martin

It was a frosty day for the SS Klondike, as it lay in hibernation along the Millennium Trail. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

A pair of Canada Jays took a break from eating to enjoy a bit of sunshine. Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here – Jonny Wilkie

Jonny Wilkie submitted a collection of different photos, including these with early 20th century relics. Classic Yukon cabin walls familiar to those with cabin fever [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here: Murray Martin

Hoogan the raven, to the left, and Princess, his mate, on the right. Hoogan, has been with Lisa and Murray Martin for 11 years and feeds daily in their backyard, often right along side of Avalanche, their Siberian Husky dog. Ravens are said to mate for life. “What love birds!” [box] We invite you to …

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Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

This male Downy Woodpecker showed up on December 23 while we were doing our Christmas Bird Count. I was so happy that we had something a little less common to report. Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s …

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Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

Is there a better way to decorate a tree for the holidays? Seasons greetings from the Pine Grosbeaks in Golden Horn! Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon widlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Yukon See It Here: Steve Wilson

These photos were taken at sunrise on December 20, 2018. Above was taken at 10:22 a.m. looking over the Yukon River, back towards Chadburn Lake Road Below was taken at 10:27 a.m. looking out over Schwatka Lake Steve Wilson Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email …

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Celebrate Local Food – January 2019

Two Wonderful Submissions! Received From Chef Berna O’Donovan of Cucina Berma Home cured Icy Waters Arctic Char Gravlax with Saffron and Hawaiian Red Salt. (above) Arctic char from Icy Waters Berna cured with salt, sugar, Yukon Juniper berries and Free Pour Jenny’s Solstice bitters. (right) Thank you Berma for answering our call and we’re pleased …

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Yukon See It Here: Partick Gardiner

A staple of Yukon winters, these ravens lined up on a Yukon-made truck-rack for things to scavenge in the Walmart parking lot. [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Living With Wildlife: Adam Skrutkowski

During early January’s cold spell, a chickadee needs to fluff its down feathers to insulate itself. I captured this brave bird outdoors on January 9, 2019. Camera: Fujifilm Finepix HS50 EXR, F5.6, 1/100 sec, ISO800 [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s …

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Yukon See It Here: Snowman-making

We gave a call-out for some readers to submit photos of their snowman-making exploits after the big snowfall in November.

Dog Culture – Kevin Taylor

Here’s a pic of ours (from last year) of our pupper Kävik, up on Mount Mac, looking down on Fish Lake. Anytime I tell him we are going hiking, Kävik is always good to go. This year, Rebelanne, Kevin & Kävik went hiking again on Fish Lake Mountain with Bonneville Lakes in the background. [box] …

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Yukon See It Here: Jon Wilkie

The Thistle Creek Dredge in fog. This dredge was operated by Yukon Gold Placers and ran from 1949 to 1952.

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living With Wildlife by Steve Wilson Chickadees are the perfect Yukon bird. The crappier the weather, the happier they seem to be. Camera: Nikon …

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Santa: A Superhero!

Santa Claus: known by many names in countless countries. He represents kindness, generosity, sharing, positivity and goodwill to all.

Yukon See It Here: Matt Cook

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected] I captured these evening photos after a day of kayaking on Fox Lake.

Dog Culture – Andy Paulson

Milo is a true Yukon dog who loves the snow in winter. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

The Yukon’s exclusive arts and crafts

Only two weeks to go until the 2018 Cranberry Fair, when, again, over 40 artists will gather to present the Yukon’s exceptional artistic craftsmanship.

Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living With Wildlife by Matt Cook I captured this little chipmunk getting a snack on a deck at Lake Laberge. Camera: iPhone 7

Yukon See It Here: Larry White

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected] I captured some photos of these eerie, Mordor-looking clouds sweeping down Grey Mountain, one morning, this October.

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living With Wildlife by Steve Wilson Gray jays, a.k.a. Canada jays, visiting our deck on Duncan Drive in the Golden Horn subdivision. We somehow …

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The Northern Seduction

Sebastian Fricke and Rose Seguin share their journey, their “inner compasses” with us as they travel and write on their way through Alaska and the Yukon Having completed our undergraduate degrees, Rose and I were very eager to break free of the bureaucracy and daily grind of city life. We followed our inner compasses north, …

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Dog Culture – Murray Martin

Dogs also enjoy a good game of hockey …Lisa Martin and our Siberian husky, Avalanche, playing hockey. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

The Junction and JAR (Junction Artist in Residence)

Landing in Whitehorse for the first time, Henry Navarro Delgado arrived in the Yukon knowing nothing about the place. Delgado wanted to remain as open-minded as possible when he settled into the coveted Junction Artist in Residence (JAR) Program in Haines Junction.

Dog Culture – Kerri Ann Scholz

    These pictures were taken in March, on a warm and sunny winter day, while Rose and I were playing with her ball. Rose is our golden retriever who loves the snow. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. …

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Dog Culture – Donald Graham

This is our dog, in his younger days, sailing on Marsh Lake. Would you not say he has a look of calm, cool and collected. No noise or gas fumes in the air to irritate his sensitive senses. Our dog is 14 years old, now, but still going strong as old dogs can. Maybe it’s …

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Living With Wildlife: Doug Spencer

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living With Wildlife by Doug Spencer This Copper Ridge fox jumped into our raised garden bed on a Friday morning this summer.

Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living With Wildlife by Matt Cook This fox was hanging out on the road just outside of Watson Lake. Camera: iPhone 7

Pelvic floor – Sorry, why are we talking about this?

If I told you it is possible to move your tailbone by contracting your pelvic muscles, would you believe me? Indeed, not many people know about the existence of these muscles in the pelvis called “the pelvic floor.” To contract your pelvic floor, imagine picking up a ping pong ball with your anus (or with …

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Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected] Living with Wildlife by Matt Cook I took photos of this porcupine hanging around at the Grey Mountain Cemetery. Camera: I used my iPhone 7

Yukon See It Here: Shannon Wyers

Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected] I worked a night shift on July 3. I got to see the sunset and sunrise.

Yukon See It Here – Gerry Whitley

Llellewyn Glacier at the south end of Atlin Lake. Taken a Cessna 172 at roughly 8,000 feet. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.

The Wild Things are coming!

It’s no secret that Alberta artist Kari Lehr loves bears. You only need to look at her bright and expressive bear “portraits” to see she has an affinity with animals.

Tai Chi? Why Not?

Many people I have spoken to about Tai Chi have the mistaken impression that it is tortuously slow or that one simply stands around holding weird poses for no apparent reason, or that there are no health benefits. Luckily, I did not have any of these misconceptions.

My Failed Pancreas …

Mikka and others with type 1 diabetes are sharing their stories at the event My Failed Pancreas: Life with Type 1 Diabetes,

Finding great finds

The Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society will be looking to open a local community-minded thrift store to repurpose your stuff!

Yukon See It Here – By Matt Cook

I took these photos while out kayaking on Fox Lake and enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the middle of the lake.

Dog Culture – Andy Paulson

As you can see, Milo loves the Yukon and her hikes on the trails. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send us photos of Yukon dogs and their people![/box]

Yukon See It Here: Shawn Pollard

I took these with a drone on a hike into the Samuel Glacier last weekend, this hike is off the Haines Road.

Dog Culture – Jen Sugden

I wanted to share this picture I took of my dog, Dexter, at sunset on Atlin Lake. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Dog Culture – Andy Paulson

Milo, a ten-year-old mix breed, enjoys her day at the lake. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Living With Wildlife: Philip Doehler

This little beauty watched me when I hiked up a hill by Schwatka Lake in Whitehorse. Lovely spot and there is always wildlife to admire.

First hunting trip, with the best guides

I grew up in the traditional way in and around Pelly Crossing, learning to hunt, fish and trap from my relatives and Elders. It wasn’t until I was 16 years old, though, in 1963, that I had my first real long hunting trip.

Dog Culture – Natalya Keller

I had a recreational dog team for 12 years. My dogs are not racing dogs or Quest dogs but touring/trekking dogs.

Living with Wildlife: Faye Cable

The Whitehorse Photography Club makes a photo trip to Skagway during June every year to photograph the field of irises at Dyea Tidal Flats. We always see bears on the road on the way home.

In praise of good fathers

by Michael Vernon Parenting is a huge endeavour and we should celebrate those doing their best I am not a father. I am in awe of my brothers, friends and peers who are. I am not a father, in part because my fear of failing the children in my care is greater than the sense …

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A new home for GoNorth Whitehorse

by Yvonne Freiderich GoNorth expands its car & RV rental business with RV service, repair and storage at its new location on Mt. Sima Road “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 …

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Dog Culture – Natalya Keller

I have a recreational dog team. My dogs are not racing dogs or Quest dogs but touring/trekking dogs. We used to go on sledding trips in the winter and hiking trips in the summer and I liked to take pictures of them. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the …

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Ten days in Germany

Sherri Green won our 2018 Condor competition with her ‘pretzel itinerary’ If I were to go to Germany, where would I go? There are so many possibilities. I usually have trouble deciding what to order off of a restaurant menu! I asked some friends and they helped me narrow down the possibilities. Their suggestion? Tour …

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Dog Culture – R Lendvai

My name is Szotyi, I’m a mudi (Hungarian shepherd) from Hungary. I live in Whitehorse. On this picture I was watching over Tagish Lake. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to …

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Are you ready for a good time? Love country rock?

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: Aaron Pritchett and The Washboard Union.

Dog Culture – Cheri-Lee Walters

Bear enjoys the water [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Yukon See It Here: George Dimsdale

Three generations of Yukon yogis: Darlene Dimsdale, daughter Sarah Gau and granddaughter Emma Gau, at St. Elias Lake last summer.

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

Here is a red squirrel in our backyard on Duncan Drive in the Golden Horn Subdivision enjoying some 50 per cent off bread from the Independent Store.

Picking our battles

As a nurse, I have a role in challenging systemic and individual racism. I challenge you to do the same.

Nursing in the North

  Wow … where to start … I’ve been a registered nurse for 24 years and have worked in four countries and in about 20 different positions, from frontline staff to director. The opportunities in nursing are endless. Nursing is a diverse profession with over 100 nursing specialties. In the Yukon, nurses work in a …

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Free the Beat Foundation

Growing beats in the Yukon

What do you like about beats? I like that our heart is one. Also, they seem to grow well in the Yukon. Daniel Mackenzie started Free the Beat Foundation with a mission to “encourage people to express themselves through the art of rhyming, singing, beatboxing, freestyling, playing musical instruments, producing, recording [and] scoring, on a …

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Dog Culture – Nadine Peters

Chihuahuas are the second-most euthanized dog in Texas. We adopted Emma through the Texas Chihuahua Rescue Network and she is now looked after by our beloved 11-year-old Chloe. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs …

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A rowdy night of feminism and tornadoes

The Yukon Status of Women Council (YSWC), in partnership with Whitehorse Blue Bin Recycling, will celebrate “badass women” by screening the over-the-top, action-packed film Twister.

25 Years and going S(tr)ong

The Whitehorse Community Choir is preparing for their 25th Anniversary Concert, to be held May 4 and 5 at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Shifting perspectives and behaviour

May is Sexualized Assault Prevention month in Canada. Here at home, the Yukon continues to have a disproportionately high rate of sexualized assault compared to the rest of Canada.

Living With Wildlife: Peter Zenkl

Grey squirrel shot with Nikon D3300, Tamron 70-300 mm, 1/125 sec., f4.0  along the Dempster Highway. Submit your wildlife photos too.

Dog Culture – Aline Aubert

I took this picture of Grizzly, Hutshi and Bingo on an adventure at Kusawa Lake. Florens Wurmer took this picture of Grizzly exploring Mendenhall [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to …

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Yukon See It Here: Marc and Mar Rodriguez

Even in winter you can see different colours in the Yukon River. We love it! Photo: Marc and Mar Rodriguez [box] We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to [email protected][/box]

Dog Culture – Cheri-Lee Walters

I took Bear on sunrise and sunset walks at home in Whitehorse this winter. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson

Here are two photos of a female fox who likes to visit us and clean up under our bird feeders in our backyard on Duncan Drive in the Golden Horn Subdivision.

The philosophy behind yoga

Yoga, or yoga shastra (science), is part of an ancient philosophical system from India that is thousands of years old. Yoga literally means “connection with the Ultimate.” 

Celebrating progress

March 8 is International Women’s Day. On this day we take the time to appreciate one another, mark the progress made, call for change, and celebrate the determination of community members to improve the lives of individuals who identify as women.

Pilates and older adults

For us of the older generation, staying fit is essential, but so many exercises can be hard on our bodies. Pilates offers a great way to stay in shape without stressing your joints, improves balance and actually reduces the risk of injury while it helps you build muscle.

Is stress the root of your health concerns?

As a Naturopathic Doctor in Whitehorse with a focus on women’s health, I see a lot of burnout caused by chronic stress. Often my patients don’t realize that their daily pressures are adversely affecting their physical health.

Yukon See It Here: Tamara Neely

I found this giant squash for sale at Wyke’s Your Independent Grocer, and was amazed and impressed, because I had never seen such an enormous squash. It’s a 37-pound banana squash, and I wondered who would buy it, and how they would cook it. I went back the next day and found that it had …

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Helping the youth to heal

Motivational speaker Mike Scott of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan has a created the “Sober is Sexi” social media campaign and will present a talk called “Finding the Warrior Within” The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council (YAWC) will host the Gathering of Youth-Family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Kick Off …

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What’s up with foot reflexology

Foot reflexology is an accessible touch therapy where a practitioner uses both light touch and deeper pressure techniques to stimulate points or reflex zones of the foot and lower limb. Reflexologists from all influences base their practice on the belief that our feet and lower limbs contain reflex points that share – or mirror – …

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Dog Culture – Natalya Keller

Yantar resting on top of Grey Mountain [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]

Unlearning for success

It’s the year of the woman, ladies. In the height of the #MeToo movement, Times Up, and many other global shifts, women are taking a stand and making change by acknowledging that we face unique challenges and tackling them head on.

Dog Culture – Jackie Taylor

“Every now and then Westy likes to drive while Lupa rides passenger” [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send photos of Yukon dogs and their people to [email protected]![/box]