Many people wouldn’t be surprised to hear that long-time Yukoner Josée Carbonneau is a passionate fisher. Like many northerners, Carbonneau has an affinity for fishing. It’s what she does with the fish that leaves people...
Read MoreThere are two kinds of gardeners in the Yukon: those who can grow tomatoes and those who can’t.With Yukoner Bob Sharp’s Solar Growing Greenhouse Kit – a stable-temperature greenhouse that extends the growing season...
Read MoreThis year marks the 35th anniversary of French immersion programs in the Yukon and the École Whitehorse Elementary School decided to do something big to celebrate.That big project turned into a musical production of The Little...
Read MoreIf you are looking for a memorable and activity-packed March Break, there is no reason to leave town. In addition to normal family-friendly programming, many organizations are offering special camps for kids. If you missed your...
Read MoreWhat are those? “Whiffle balls.” What are they for? “Tic-Tac-Toe.” Five-year-old Nash Battersby is about to school me in the art of winning prizes at the Fun Fair at Whitehorse Elementary School, this Friday and Saturday. The...
Read MoreIt’s Christmas Eve and Vince Fedoroff and I are drinking happy hour beers at the Gold Rush. The place is packed. We chat for a bit before we begin the interview. Crystal Ball by Styx plays on the satellite radio and I admit to...
Read MoreAdults of all ages will be thrilled to hear that Nakai Theatre is bringing Fred Penner to Whitehorse.Sadly, many children today haven’t had the thrill of waiting for that magical moment when Penner would crawl through the...
Read MorePaula Thompson said it best.”I’m in awe of primary teachers. They’re amazing, amazing people. They just know what to do.”Thompson oughtta know. She’s a former teacher and a former principal. Now she...
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