Man’s best friend had sticky paws
Thieving pup gave a new meaning to the term “hot dog”
Man’s best friend had sticky paws Read More »
Thieving pup gave a new meaning to the term “hot dog”
Man’s best friend had sticky paws Read More »
McNaughton had rescued boxes of photographs showing the southern Yukon town in its heyday, and with that newly acquired collection, the Watson Lake Historical Society was born.
ensuring the history of Watson Lake is recognized–one site at a time Read More »
Check out how communities across the Yukon Territory celebrate Canada Day! With activities such as the Mayo Arts Festival and more!
Celebrate Canada your way Read More »
Building trust between a community and police is essential to addressing the extraordinarily high numbers of sexualized assaults and violence in the Yukon. Without this
Creating a safer community through relationship-building Read More »
It’s important to reflect each November 11th and remember those young men and women who gave their lives on behalf of their country.
We will remember them Read More »
Forty years ago this December, Big Brothers started in the Yukon as a volunteer-run organization to help boys, who were needing a male role model
‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ – spending time together Read More »
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
Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook Read More »
Conrad, on Windy Arm, is just the first of a new wave of Yukon campgrounds with eyes to the future.
Old tramways and new ziplines on Windy Arm Read More »
There was a not-so-urban myth out there that you could see the Tintina Trench from the moon. That is not true, unless the person on the moon had a good telescope.
The Tintina Trench Read More »
Remembrance Day is now as much an opportunity to recognize all those men and women who have served and returned home. We owe them thanks. That’s why we wear our poppies and hold our ceremonies, to support and remember.
MacLeod’s Books in Vancouver is a book lover’s dream. Books are piled up from floor to ceiling. Fortunately, the friendly staff helps you to navigate
An Inspiring Book, Found in a Unique Bookstore Read More »
Growing up, Kathy Jessup was always “the yakky little sister.” In Fort Nelson, where she was raised, she’s still known as “Kathy who likes to
The DuDrop In Gift Shop offers custom license plates while you wait – a memento from the Sign Post Forest to take home…
A Little Gift Shop with a Big Heart Read More »
Looking for something interesting to do on a Saturday afternoon? Look no further than the Watson Lake Farmer’s Market held at Historic Mile 635 in the famous Watson Lake Sign Post Forest.
Watson Lake Farmer’s Market Moves to the Sign Post Forest Read More »
What do you do with a ski hill in the summer? You hold a relay race! If you’re looking for a fun, exciting and challenging
Mount Maichen Madness Hits Watson Lake Read More »
Courtney and Joel Wilkinson, co-owners of Bee Whyld Yukon, are proud to show off their bee yard located just outside the town of Watson Lake,
Two Million Honey Bees Find Home in Watson Lake Read More »
May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) month. A drive through Watson Lake will give you an idea of just how important this month is to our
Watson Lake Generosity Supports Cystic Fibrosis Month Read More »
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
Living With Wildlife: Laura Hill Read More »
Trekking around the vast wilderness behind my grandparents home, I remember my grandma taking me through the wilderness teaching me about traditional medicines. I loved
Thank You, Grandma Read More »
“It’s sort of like a straightforward country approach to old-school, ’30s vocal jazz,” she says. “I would say it’s got folk roots, a bit of
Making her Own Trail Read More »
“To have local students take part in the project gives us something to be proud of,” he says. “Yukon College is always trying to meet
Thoughtfully Thrifty Read More »
Just a week or so ago the newly published Atlas Obscura, subtitled, “An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders,” arrived on my desk sporting an
The Sourtoe celebrated as a “Hidden Wonder” of the World Read More »
United Way Yukon is a charity that raises money to fund Yukon organizations. Its mandate is to fund programs that enhance the “physical, mental and
Creating Healthy Communities Read More »
There is a microwave placed awkwardly in front of the little, old fashioned split-glass window. The curtains are open and on the other side of
On Simple Pleasures Read More »
Did you grow up or work in Tungsten, in the Northwest Territories? If so, you’re invited to a party and might not even know it.
A Warm Home in a Cold Place Read More »
Barb McInerney came up to the Yukon in the 1970s to work in a camp kitchen. Though she worked in mining before starting at Kaushee’s
Props, actors, lighting, sound, marketing; these are some of the small but numerous little details which turn a “piece” into a “show.” These things need
As the days become shorter and colder, the desire to hibernate like a bear becomes stronger. Those dealing with stress, anxiety or depression may be
Making A Choice to Think Positive Thoughts Read More »
Jessica Vellenga will offer antique lace pendants and cowls created from old sweaters. A graduate of McMaster University with study abroad experience at University of
‘Tis the season: Christmas 2015 Read More »
Whitehorse director and playwright Arlin McFarlane strives to captivate. She has developed a unique, one-actor play about our ability to change our lives around thanks
“I was ready to live here permanently the day I got here – the land just drew (me) in,” says Velma Hull. The day she
Two Exciting Yukon Lives Read More »
Conquering exotic culinary worlds is exhilarating, but the dispiriting lack of some foods can make home feel very far away, indeed. For some people, a
A few years back, Craig Cardiff noticed he was only going through the motions at his shows. The folk musician from Waterloo, Ontario says he
Thirteen-year-old Piper Allen, of Watson Lake, and Mike Smith, Olympic-gold-medal-winning goalie and bonafide NHLer with the Arizona Coyotes, have two things in common: they love
There was a time when Barbara McInerney says she wouldn’t sit in the same room with Whitehorse RCMP officers. She’s the executive director of Kaushee’s
Staying out of the Trenches Read More »
It’s a season of traditions, and for thousands of Canadians this means taking part in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Called the “longest-running science project
Happiness is a Warm Bird Read More »
It was the Christmas season in 2005 in Whitehorse and my two great-grandsons, Dakota and his younger brother Garrison, were visiting us during their Vancouver
Mountain elephants and buffalo eyes Read More »
With the new market’s worldly selection of food in Watson Lake , you might be apprehensive to buy something. The market looks very simple and
Good Things Come In Small Packages Read More »
Residents of Watson Lake can now throw strikes and spares in style. The bowling alley at the Morgan Chaddock Recreation Centre is now computerized, which
Watson Lake Has a New Bowling Alley Read More »
Some gifts take time sinking in; others stare you in the face. We, our family of four in a VW Beetle, arrived late in Watson
Here’s a taste of how Yukon communities, from B to W, will be celebrating Canada Day on July 1: Beaver Creek festivities will kick off
There’s a party goin’ on! Read More »
The Yukon’s Gateway, Watson Lake, turns 25 years old this weekend. And, to celebrate, the town’s residents will be throwing a carnival in Wye Lake
June 2009 – Watson Lake turns 25 Read More »
I was disturbed to see a local writer publicly disapproving of how the Mount Maichen Ski Hill is operated. Her article depicts this hill as
Mount Maichen Ski Hill: A Tradition of Kindness Read More »
Marny Ryder seems to have her thoughts in order. The high-energy septuagenarian sits in her Riverdale dining room and recounts her life —in almost perfect
A Lifetime of Caring Read More »
How can one person transform herself into many people? How can one location turn into several without changing a thing? Go and see Café Daughter and you’ll
Tor Forsberg writes from Watson Lake. Her publishing credits include “Me Yukon”, which won the 2009 LUSH short story competition sponsored by subTerrain magazine, a
Writing from Watson Read More »
My wariness of bats – I won’t say abject terror, that’s far too strong – dates back to the Eisenhower era. I can even trace
Going Slightly Batty Read More »
My first exposure to the Yukon came last December, when I arrived in Dawson City for a stint as writer-in-residence at Berton House. Like many
By the time Ed Peekeekoot arrives in Watson Lake for a house concert on November 24, he will have given nearly 50 performances since July.