After 48 years together, one of Rick Karp’s favourite words for his wife, Joy, is “B’shert”, a Yiddish word for destiny, or soul mate.It certainly felt like kismet when they met on April 16, 1966. “Joy was having a party and...
Read MoreIf you ask Andrew Connors to explain the appeal of film, the answer is simple and direct.“It transports me,” he says without hesitation.A self-professed “art nerd” who loves to read, Connors sees a strong parallel between the...
Read MoreFor anyone who finds themselves in Old Crow with time on their hands, I suggest strolling to The John Tizya Centre.It’s “downtown”, just off the banks of the Porcupine River. This quaint heritage center opened in 2008 after...
Read MoreIt’s an art show so big it needs two galleries to display it.With nearly 200 works by 70 young Weekday Warriors, it may be the biggest exhibit by emerging artists ever to hit the Yukon.Throughout the month of June, the Boys...
Read Morerri Johnny Paladin says, “Have you ever been to Montana? Why is the sky so big there?” He’s trying to explain the allure of the Yukon; he keeps interrupting himself to talk about the air and the grandeur of the sky. He compares...
Read MoreSolstice is nearly upon us, which means the annual Sunstroke Music Festival is almost upon us, too.For those who are new to the festival, it’s a non-profit fundraiser for Kona’s Coalition. The coalition helps animals in...
Read MoreIn spring, while we wait for the snow to melt, we check on the chives to see if there will be enough for a taste.Once the snow is gone we keep an eye on the rhubarb. This year I was also watching for asparagus to return.Last...
Read MoreI went on a trek to find the new eagles’ nest. I randomly went off the trail by the airport, and the nest was exactly in front of me.I think they wanted their pictures taken that day. And I was lucky enough to catch dad bringing...
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