Ready for Christmas Eve
The cast including shepherds, angels, wise persons and citizens. PHOTO: Dan Davidson What...
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YOOP (Yukon Order of Pioneers)
The Dempster Highway: Past, Present & Future
There are two ways to Inuvik: either fly Air North, or drive the scenic route – the 735.5 km of the Dempster Highway.East of Dawson, branching off of the Klondike Highway, the Dempster begins. It follows the Klondike River...
Read MoreThe Tripod Stands to Mark the River’s Breakup
Given the odd behavior of the Yukon River this year, it’s not at all certain just how and when spring breakup will occur, but however it happens, the ladies of the IODE have it covered.What were some very wide open leads in the...
Read MoreMcQuesten’s Diary a Historic Treasures in a Box
I have been told the “winner writes history.” Taking this idea a bit further and you might think history is all about battles, economic or ecological, or just about power. But history is much more than that.I...
Read MoreBe Amazed at What We Can Grow Up Here
Whether you have a green thumb or not, you’re invited to the Horticultural Exhibition in Dawson City on Aug. 13.Tarie Castellarin and Helen Dewell have been involved in organizing the exhibition since 2013. The event itself...
Read MoreRendezvous’ Mr. and Mrs. Yukon Fit the Bill
Mayo resident Hilda Tuck was surprised to hear that she and husband Wilf had been offered the title of Mr. and Mrs. Yukon for the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous 2013.”I thought Wilf was just pulling my leg when he...
Read MoreAn Inspirational Elder: Alex Van Bibber
One could easily write a page-turning book about the life and accomplishments of outfitter, trapper, residential school survivor and honoured veteran Alex Van Bibber.I was lucky to have coffee with Van Bibber one morning in...
Read MoreWhen will the Ferry Be In?
Write about things that are going to happen about 10 days after you write them, the editor says. Oh, to be a Nostradamus at such times.About 10 days from now, the George Black ferry will slide down the wooden rails leading from...
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